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Small decisions make "Go All the Way" stand out from the pop rock pack
Little changes go a long way for Eric Carmen and the Raspberries.
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Shocking Blue's rocking "Venus" has a surprising country backstory
...and I only learned about it today.
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"DEAD RIGHT NOW," a reflection on fake friendship and love in the wake of stardom
One of the many highlights on Lil Nas X's debut album, its personal narrative stands out to me.
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"Love Me Again" is a love letter to both an old flame and an old sound
John Newman's hit starts slowly, but he soon unleashes its northern soul flavor.
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