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Greg Kihn. I come back to this song every couple of years. It's a predictable and hardworking tune, yet it somehow manages to transcend its simplicity.

Echo & The Bunnymen. One of my favorites. In this live version of the song, the bass is too loud and the whole thing sounds like a British version of The Sonics' "Strychnine."

Linda Ronstadt should be more influential than she is -- either that, or not enough folks are 'fessing up to it.

Agent Orange. One of the first songs I ever learned to play on guitar.

Neu! Everyone should listen to this song at least once a year.

Nazz. Todd Rundgren. So young, so cute.

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Carrie Brownstein

Carrie Brownstein

Carrie Brownstein is a writer and musician. She was a member of the critically acclaimed rock band Sleater-Kinney. Her writing has appeared in 'The New York Times,' 'The Believer,' 'Pitchfork,' and various book anthologies on music and culture. Read Carrie's F.A.Q.

 

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