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The National, Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith

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A beautifully fake empire from The National; New music from the epic Polyphonic Spree; Brilliant new pop from Scotland's Travis; Lennon via Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison; More of Lennon, covered by Postal Service; Spare folk rock from Lightning Dust; Surprising new cover tunes by Patti Smith.

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The National, Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith

Boxer

Fake Empire

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Fake Empire

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  • by The National
The Fragile Army

The Championship

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The Championship

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  • by The Polyphonic Spree
The Boy With No Name

Selfish Jean

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Selfish Jean

  • from The Boy With No Name
  • by Travis
Instant Karma: The Campaign to Save Darfur

Gimme Some Truth

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Gimme Some Truth

  • from Instant Karma: The Campaign to Save Darfur
  • by Postal Service
Instant Karma: The Campaign to Save Darfur

Grow Old With Me

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Grow Old With Me

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  • by Postal Service
Lightning Dust

Listened On

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Listened On

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  • by Lightning Dust
Twelve

Are You Experienced?

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Are You Experienced?

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  • by Patti Smith

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