Doves - Kingdom of Rust (Apr 24, 2009 - 10:29) | I was hoping I would hear this one on here... I should have known! Thanks Bill... love it!!
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Jem - Amazing Life (Oct 03, 2007 - 12:23) | Jem... she is truly outrageous... Truly, truly outrageous!
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The Donnis Trio - Gorgeous Mess (Aug 27, 2007 - 15:39) | Al_Koholic wrote:
Was that you, with the bells on? Was wondering what that was all about.
Hahahaha - you're funny. You traveled a long way to see me with my bells on!
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Modest Mouse - Dashboard (Aug 16, 2007 - 09:29) | Jacksonstat wrote:Saw them in concert last night, they kicked arse! So much fun :)
Lucky!!!!
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The Kooks - Naive (Aug 14, 2007 - 10:23) | This song has been in my head since I woke up this morning... thank you Bill!
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Dave Matthews Band - Crash Into Me (Aug 06, 2007 - 14:15) | hippiechick wrote: I listened to this album every day for 2 years, and I still love most of the songs on it, including this one.
I second that! I just turned it up and was singing along...
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The Donnis Trio - Tip of the Tongue (Jul 31, 2007 - 09:45) | ick wrote: I like what I hear... local too. I suppose that means that I'm gonna have to go out and hear them!
You should definitely check them out... they are great live and really wonderful guys too. (They always come up and talk to me after shows... just really down to earth guys) I've seen them play a few times now and love them!!
Check out their website for upcoming shows:
(click here)
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RJD2 - Smoke and Mirrors (Jul 13, 2007 - 08:45) | didstanbul wrote:
Thanks for sharing the info. Will try to check them out live. Great music.
RJD2 is wonderful live... if you have the chance to see him this summer - take it!!
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The Gourds - Gin and Juice (Jul 06, 2007 - 09:13) | This song makes me giggle every time I hear it... and it never gets old! Nice on Bill!!! Happy Friday!
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The Donnis Trio - Gorgeous Mess (Jun 28, 2007 - 15:15) | Anyone in the San Diego area... these guys are playing at the Surf and Saddle in Solana Beach tonight... tiny little dive bar. I'll be there with bells on!!
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Pete Yorn - Undercover (Jun 20, 2007 - 09:35) | I just love this guy...
He's playing at one of the Four O'Clock Fridays this year at the Del Mar races - giddy up!
He's great live, saw him at the HOB a few months ago and he put on a great show!
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RJD2 - Ghostwriter (Jun 07, 2007 - 11:09) | I just saw him live a few weeks ago and he put on an amazing show... if you have the chance, I highly recommend seeing him live!!
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Beck - Golden Age (May 25, 2007 - 12:19) | Such a sad song... this whole album is very sad. He needed a hug.
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Dave Matthews Band - American Baby (May 24, 2007 - 13:23) | I love Dave... I couldn't stand this song when it came out, until I saw the Abbey Road session where Dave explains what this song is all about.
Musically though, this song blows.
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Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah (May 24, 2007 - 10:11) | Holy crap this song makes me cry... but it's so beautiful I just can't stop listening to it.
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Ray LaMontagne - Empty (May 23, 2007 - 14:23) | I can't get enough of this song... I can't get enough of Ray, but this is one of my favorites. The emotion and passion... (sigh)
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Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds - Two Step (alternate version) (May 16, 2007 - 09:56) | cc_rider wrote:
Love Dave, Hate his fans. Hate? Yes, Hate. Self-absorbed sociopaths (redundant, I know.) Sadly, they get their attitudes from our so-called leaders: talk about a bunch of conscience-less criminals!
That's a very hasty generalization... not all of his shows are like that. Once again those idiot drunken frat boys have to ruin it for all of us.
I wish you could see him at a show where you are surround by his true fans that are there to really appreciate Dave, the band and their music.
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Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds - Two Step (alternate version) (May 16, 2007 - 09:43) | megannnn wrote: Wow, that was an awesome transition between Kaki King's First Brain and this. Oh, I see I'm not the first person to type this. Well, I'll have to leave it, because it's true.
I second (or third, or forth...) that! Holy cow... it slides from one to the next perfectly. Bill, you are the man!
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Gomez - How We Operate (May 15, 2007 - 15:23) | drtjdel wrote: Is this Dave Matthewsesque or what?
Hahaha - a friend of mine calls them Dave Matthews wanna-bes. He's a huge DMB fan. I love DMB too but this song doesn't really sound like DMB to me... more David Gray.
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RJD2 - Smoke and Mirrors (May 11, 2007 - 14:30) | He's playing at the Belly Up on Sunday for all your San Diegans... and it's not sold out!!
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Nada Surf - Always Love (May 11, 2007 - 10:49) | sunnysoul03 wrote: Words we could all benefit from by practicing
I second that!
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Slow Cheetah (May 11, 2007 - 09:37) | SmackDaddy wrote:
Yea it has, by you about a year ago. Two of your five comments in 4 years have been the same. Thank you so much for sharing.
You're funny! Thanks for starting my Friday off with a laugh...
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Vienna Teng - The Tower (May 10, 2007 - 12:53) | I just saw her play in San Diego on Sunday... beautiful venue and an amazing performance by Vienna. I highly recommend catching her on her tour!
And she has an opening act that will blow your mind away. The girl's name is Jenny Owen Youngs. My friend and I both left with her cd and LOVE it! (click here)
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Terry Allen - Buck Naked (May 09, 2007 - 10:01) | number6 wrote:
Look, nobody's claiming this is The Greatest Song Evar, but seriously (looking at ratings), does anybody here have a sense of fun? Anyone?
I agree... I think the song is yes, marginal, but it makes me laugh!! So I'm going to rate it a bit higher... how can you not laugh at this? Buck NAKID baby!! Hahahaha...
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Dave Matthews Band - Crush (May 08, 2007 - 11:53) | dogdokken wrote:
I have ... and it was fantastic music to accompany my nap.
Hahahaha - you sound like my ex-boyfriend!
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Dave Matthews Band - Crush (May 08, 2007 - 11:41) | riffster wrote:
I just don't get it I guess - I am underwhelmed by him. I don't hate his music, it's pleasant enough. But it isn't outstanding either. I think of DMB and of Hootie and the Blowfish as being of the same ilk - but maybe that's just me.
You must have never seen DMB live... you might change your mind!
I love this song, even though it was totally over played on those pop stations, the lyrics get me every time!
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Dave Matthews Band - Bartender (May 07, 2007 - 11:50) | Pipes wrote:
4) Great lyrics
5) Fantastic musicians
6) Great live shows
We might as well list the positive as well as your perceived negatives.
:D :D
I second that!!! Well put Pipes...
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A Perfect Circle - The Noose (May 01, 2007 - 15:53) | Gish05 wrote: APC is "over" according to Maynard in a recent French interview. I couldn't care less, but I figured I'd let all you fans know.
Maynard actually has a new group coming out... Puscifer. There are a few songs on the web site, check it out if you are a Maynard fan.
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A Perfect Circle - The Noose (May 01, 2007 - 15:45) | Bill, you are making my day here! I love that you brought APC back into the mix... So poetic!!
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Paul Simon - Graceland (May 01, 2007 - 13:20) | Franz Ferdinand into Modest Mouse into Paul Simon... only on RP. Great transition... I love it!!!
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A Perfect Circle - Weak and Powerless (Apr 25, 2007 - 13:17) | Oh HELL YEAH!!! I LOVE this song... anything with Maynard gets me ALL excited!! Rock on Bill, thanks for bringing them back into rotation!
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Pinback - Seville (Apr 19, 2007 - 15:18) | Their studio recordings are great... but these guys SUCK live. I've seen them 1.5 times... the .5 because I actually left the show I was so disappointed. And the first time I saw them with my sister and she fell asleep! Huge disappointment.
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The Donnis Trio - Tip of the Tongue (Apr 17, 2007 - 11:40) | Holy cow - anyone in the SD area, these guys are playing at Surf and Saddle on Thursday - TINY dive bar! I'm there with bells on! Hooray!
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Dave Matthews Band - Seek Up (Apr 17, 2007 - 10:28) | Beastie wrote: Utterly convincing artist, giving his heart and soul on stage. I think he's one of the best.
I agree with you Beastie - to all the DMB haters out there... take a second and really listen to the words in this song and maybe you will begin to understand why there are people that really love him. Then take a chance and see them live, you might just change your opinion!
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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Somewhere/Wonderful (Apr 16, 2007 - 12:54) | JCEntMan wrote: This is the kind of song that makes you stop working, close your eyes, and weep with a mixture of joy and sadness, reflecting on the happy and painful events that have occurred in your life. And you're not even exactly sure how the song can elicit such a response, but it does. And then you get back to work in your cubicle, not caring who sees you wiping your eyes.
Yeah, it's that kind of song.
You could not have said it any better, SO true. This is just a song that evokes emotion. I love it...
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The Kooks - Naive (Apr 12, 2007 - 11:47) | AliGator wrote:
I gave it a 7.
Me too - it's just fun with great vocals!
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Philadelphia (Apr 10, 2007 - 12:19) | MtnGoat wrote:
Sure smells like spam. Looking at it's other posts confirms.
Bill!
I was just thinking the same thing... all of his posts are advertising. I smell a RAT!
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Phoenix - Too Young (Apr 10, 2007 - 10:31) | Yippee!!! Great song - nice one Bill!
(chair dancing...)
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Sting - Shape of My Heart (Apr 09, 2007 - 12:39) | snakechaser wrote:I forgot how much I liked this song cause, of course, I would never hear it anywhere but on RP and I don't own the album. Thanks, RP!
You really should get this album, it is simply beautiful!
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Sting - Shape of My Heart (Apr 09, 2007 - 12:37) | Wow this song takes me back... so simple, but so beautiful - just like Sting himself.
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Ray LaMontagne - Shelter (Apr 09, 2007 - 12:30) | Sunman wrote: This is one talented cat...can't believe how low under the radar he is...
Seriously... this guy is amazing!!
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Pete Yorn - Life on a Chain (Apr 04, 2007 - 10:52) | So much fun in concert... and so lovely to look at too - what more could you ask for?!
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Beck - Dark Star (Mar 29, 2007 - 16:05) | I really need to get this cd...
I'm with you babyjuice, Beck is just yummy!
So sensual...
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Counting Crows - Anna Begins (Mar 29, 2007 - 11:52) | Ubaldo wrote:One of my very favorite CC songs. Super!
You beat me to the comment - love this one. It's even better live when you hear/feel the emotion!
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TV On the Radio - Things You Can Do (Mar 29, 2007 - 09:47) | darthblav wrote: I saw these guys Friday night in Madison and they totally killed. Definitely one of those bands you need to see live b/c there is a whole new energy and sound to them compared to the cd.
Yippee!!! I get to see them on Sunday, I'm so excited!
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Pete Yorn - For Nancy (Mar 26, 2007 - 09:50) | phillips wrote: delicious. both the song and the singer.
Hahaha - I was just about to say - hot/sexy man, great singer/performer... what more could a girl ask for?!
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Gary Jules - Mad World (Mar 23, 2007 - 14:23) | spacedad wrote:
Does anyone have the lyrics for this song?
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/garyjules/madworld.html
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Gomez - How We Operate (Mar 22, 2007 - 12:36) | First time I heard this song I thought it was David Gray...
Thanks RP for introducing me to Gomez.
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Beck - Missing (Mar 22, 2007 - 11:04) | Odyzzeuz wrote:
Critics love him mostly because he draws so effortlessly and affectlessly from so many influences. He picks bits from a mad bag and shakes them together into a surprisingly punchy mix. I personally think he's brilliant.
I second that... he's amazing and each of his albums have a different sound and feeling to them. He's a phenomenal artist.
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Damien Rice - Coconut Skins (Mar 21, 2007 - 16:00) | If you bought tickets for his summer tour make sure to check to see if the location changed. The San Diego location changed, and we have to go and switch our tickets to the new venue.
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The Cure - Lullaby (Mar 20, 2007 - 13:06) | I love this song... sexy, but creepy and seductive.
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Ben Harper - Steal My Kisses (Mar 16, 2007 - 15:43) | govna wrote: i gave this song a bad rating only because i like ben harper, and i feel that this song is an insult to him. i'm sure you all care.
Nope - I care, my thoughts exactly. I think this song is actually a little annoying. But I will still remain a Ben Harper fan...
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Allman Brothers - One Way Out (Mar 16, 2007 - 14:22) | This is just a fun song... wish I was dancing right now. Not really appropriate for the office. Bummer.
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Nick Drake - River Man (Mar 14, 2007 - 10:09) | Something about this song is making me think of Gordon Lightfoot, but I like it. Very soothing...
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Damien Rice - Coconut Skins (Mar 13, 2007 - 16:01) | pannaramma wrote:
and do they notate all the la la la's or just write "do a bunch of la's here"
you're funny...
He's touring this summer!!
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Tracy Chapman - Smoke And Ashes (Mar 13, 2007 - 15:50) | NiceGuy2005 wrote:
Well SFBDA, I respect your opinion, though I disagree with it. I love her music the more I hear it. It has certainly matured over the years. Also, some of it can be, in thought, rather upbeat. What I think I like most about her music though is the soulful feel of it. It's a feeling of perseverance, a sense of wisdom gained and character being built.
Well said!!!
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The Shins - Sleeping Lessons (Mar 13, 2007 - 14:49) | onlylynne wrote: Wow! I really like this and it's new to me!
Agreed... I think I might need to get this cd!
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Radiohead - Nice Dream (Mar 13, 2007 - 14:17) | Ray into Radiohead...
THIS is exactly why I love radio paradise. Nice one Bill!!
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Ray LaMontagne - Empty (Mar 13, 2007 - 14:11) | One of my favorite songs off this cd... it gives me goosebumps. I love Ray...
well i looked my demons in the eyes,
laid bare my chest, said do your best, destroy me.
you see, i've been to hell and back so many times,
i must admit you kind of bore me.
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RJD2 - Ghostwriter (Mar 13, 2007 - 10:07) | Love, love, love this...
If you live in the San Diego area, he's playing at the Belly Up (awesome venue) in May. I don't think the show is sold out yet... 
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The Beatles - A Day In The Life (Mar 12, 2007 - 17:02) | lester wrote: Bill always takes good care of the treasures. Like being careful never to step on that last held note. One of the many things -- the little things -- that I love about RP.
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Supergrass - Sad Girl (Mar 12, 2007 - 12:07) | Thanks for introducing me to these guys Bill, much appreciated!!
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Dave Matthews - Stay Or Leave (Mar 12, 2007 - 10:17) | NiceGuy2005 wrote: I thought this guy was dead...not really...but talk about a blast from the past...actually the song is interesting...but then again its is DMB...or is it just DM?
This album is just DM... but since then he's back to recording with DMB. He's always been around, his stuff just doesn't always make it to radio play.
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Radiohead - Karma Police (Mar 09, 2007 - 09:43) | Daniel_Pittenger wrote:
Hohum indeed. The only thing worse that Radiohead is a Radiohead fan. The passive, woe-is-me type. Ugg...spare me
You do know that Bill is a big Radiohead fan?!
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TV On the Radio - Things You Can Do (Mar 08, 2007 - 10:18) | rah wrote:
i couldn't get tickets to them anywhere in so-cal -- did you manage to get in somewhere?
I'm going to see them at the Belly Up on April 1st - awesome small venue. I believe the show is sold out... Check craigslist to see if you can get tickets there.
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Coldplay - Warning Sign (Mar 07, 2007 - 16:39) | *sigh* I love these guys... I can listen to their music for hours. This song makes me sad. (thinking of lost love...) Nothing better than music that really makes you feel something.
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Band of Horses - Our Swords (Mar 07, 2007 - 15:51) | Interesting that Bill chose to play the Shins right after this one...
I like both groups - a little similar, but different.
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Rolling Stones - Heaven (Mar 06, 2007 - 13:44) | YEAH! I was hoping you would play this next. By far one of my favorite songs!! Thanks Bill for introducing me to this amazing tune...
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I Monster - Heaven (Mar 06, 2007 - 13:41) | shutter wrote: I like this, darn it! Kinda Twin Peaks-ish.
Oooooo - good call on the Twin Peaks reference!
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Franz Ferdinand - 40 Feet (Mar 06, 2007 - 13:26) | These guys are so much fun live. If you get a chance to see them, I highly recommend it!!
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Radiohead - Street Spirit (Fade Out) (Mar 06, 2007 - 12:13) | It gives me the chills... I saw them last summer at the most amazing venue. Never before have I heard 10,000 people be silent!
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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Ka Huila Wai (Mar 06, 2007 - 10:47) | noemi wrote: i would like to hear his "somewhere over the rainbow" version. it is just such a great song!
I second that...
Pretending I'm in Hawaii... Mahalo Bill!
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Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum (Mar 06, 2007 - 10:13) | I like this cd, but this is one of my least favorite tracks... But the lyrics are pretty funny.
"Oh, but it's right hard to remember
That on a day like today when you're all argumentative
And you've got the face on"
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Supergrass - St. Petersburg (Mar 05, 2007 - 09:44) | Thanks Bill for introducing me to this group... great album, but this isn't my favorite song off of it.
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Bob Schneider - Flowerparts (Mar 02, 2007 - 15:30) | I just saw this guy a few weeks ago - holy cow he puts on an awesome show!! A little bit of everything all rolled into one. Good times...
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The Shins - Phantom Limb (Mar 02, 2007 - 11:59) | Detlaps wrote:Are you sure this isn't the Beach Boys?
Hahaha - that's exactly what I was thinking too!
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Beck - Think I'm In Love (Mar 02, 2007 - 10:54) | moonbat wrote: Think I'm in love with this song.
I think I'm in love with Beck!
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Elliott Smith - Wouldn't Mama Be Proud? (Mar 02, 2007 - 10:41) | A friend turned me on to this guy about a year ago... I was so sad to hear that he's no longer with us. What a shame, this guy's got talent!
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