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The O'Jays and the Importance of Context
On the brilliance of their breakthrough album, 'Back Stabbers'
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Robert C. Gilbert
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Streaming, Stereos and the Search for Pure Sound
Some thoughts on the ecstasy of music
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Robert C. Gilbert
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Life, Love and Brian Wilson
Remembering the guiding force of the Beach Boys
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Robert C. Gilbert
8
A Quiet Evening with Paul Simon
'Seven Psalms,' hits and deep cuts on a May evening at Toronto's Massey Hall
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Robert C. Gilbert
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Max Roach & Donald Byrd Go to the Choir Loft
Also: another check-in on what I've been reading and listening to, and on how my newsletter is doing
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Robert C. Gilbert
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Twelve Slices of Good, New Music
The only new release radar you need
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Robert C. Gilbert
Diana Marcovitz & Captain Beefheart: When the View is Askew
Pushing the musical envelope
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Robert C. Gilbert
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