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Monday December 22, 2014

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All Songs Considered

Bob And Robin's Holiday In Space

December 22, 2014 • Every year, All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton go on a musical holiday adventure. This year, they take a rocket ride to outer space and are joined by a few special guests.

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Thursday December 11, 2014

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All Songs Considered

Robin Hilton's Top 10 Albums Of 2014

December 11, 2014 • Singer-songwriters dominate the list of All Songs Considered host Robin Hilton's favorite albums of 2014, but the pick that tops the list is a monstrous, breathtaking rock assault.

Thursday December 4, 2014

All Songs Considered: The Year In Music 2014

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All Songs Considered: The Year In Music 2014

December 4, 2014 • As the year comes to a close, All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton join NPR Music editors Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson to reflect on the best music of 2014.

All Songs Considered: The Year In Music 2014

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Thursday September 18, 2014

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All Songs TV

Chris Staples, 'Hold Onto Something'

September 18, 2014 • Chris Staples' American Soft is one of the discoveries of the year. This video captures the song's feeling of being unsettled as it follows a trio of characters who roam the streets in slow motion.

Tuesday June 17, 2014

New Mix: Tom Petty, Lana Del Rey, Adult Jazz, More

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New Mix: Tom Petty, Lana Del Rey, Adult Jazz, More

June 17, 2014 • On this week's All Songs Considered: Classic rock from a classic band, a dramatic and cinematic turn for singer Lana Del Rey, the strange, off-kilter sounds of Adult Jazz and more.

New Mix: Tom Petty, Lana Del Rey, Adult Jazz, More

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