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Music musings with a personal twist

Every album tells a story. Most never get heard. We dig them out with podcasts exploring heavy 70s, 80s metal, 90s alternative, and 00s rock—forgotten masterpieces, lost classics, and legends that still have something to say.

Break up 💔 with social media

Digital product guy. Pop culture and politics nerd. Also: embarking on a project to rank the best 1,000 albums ever.