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Monday May 24, 2010

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All Songs Considered

The Music Of 'Lost'

by Robin Hilton

May 24, 2010 • When millions of people gathered to watch the series finale of 'Lost' last night, they bid farewell not only to the characters they'd come to love, but also to the brilliant work of composer Michael Giacchino.

Thursday May 20, 2010

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All Songs Considered

Drum Fill Answers

by Robin Hilton

May 20, 2010 • Thousands came to listen and many tried their best to identify our list of drum fills and breaks, but only a few got all of them right. Read more for the answers.

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Two New Arcade Fire Songs

by Robin Hilton

May 20, 2010 • Arcade Fire is teasing fans with samples of two new songs on its website. The only catch is they're on a virtual LP you have to spin by hand.

Wednesday May 19, 2010

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Name That Drum Fill

by Robin Hilton

May 19, 2010 • Some songs have drum fills and breaks so immediately recognizable that they ultimately define the entire cut. The All Songs Considered Blog put together a list of drum beats and breaks.

All Songs Considered

Ryan Adams Releases Metal Album In 'Extremely Limited' Supply

by Will Butler

May 19, 2010 • A few weeks ago, Adams warned fans to keep an eye out for the record, and sure enough, the record is here. The limited edition pressing of Orion materialized on his website last night, available on 180-gram clear vinyl.

Tuesday May 18, 2010

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Second Stage: Little-Known Bands You Should Hear

Second Stage: The Spend

by Robin Hilton

May 18, 2010 • The Spend's music is largely acoustic, introspective and intimate, wistfully exploring common themes like lost love, dysfunctional families, growing old and death.

Gills (Dry)

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A Postcard, And New Music, From Arcade Fire

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A Postcard, And New Music, From Arcade Fire

by Will Butler

May 18, 2010 • Over the weekend, the Arcade Fire posted a virtual postcard on its website, announcing some new music coming out. Though the postcard had few specifics, the split 12" could be released in the next couple of weeks.

Monday May 17, 2010

Ronnie James Dio: Remembering A Vocal Cannon

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Ronnie James Dio: Remembering A Vocal Cannon

by Lars Gotrich

May 17, 2010 • A venerated heavy-metal singer, Dio was a voice of triumph in the pits of bitterness and depravity. After a six-month struggle with stomach cancer, Dio died Sunday morning. He was 67.

Hear Robert Siegel And Melissa Block Remember Dio

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