December 26, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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Graceland And Charm City

“So what kind of music do you like?” “I don’t know.” “You don’t know? How could you not know what kind of music you like?” “Elvis. I like Elvis.” “Elvis. Elvis Presley? The King?” “Yes, Munch.” “The King? (Performing a … Continue reading

January 7, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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Songs in Prose: Drive-By Truckers “Birthday Boy”

Which one’s the birthday boy?” she said. “I ain’t got all night.” “What your momma name you? You can call me what you like.” Every skinny’s a mystery, gotta make it hard some how. “Sit your narrow ass down hot … Continue reading

March 26, 2010
by Geoff Shannon
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Everything is Shiny, Always Gold…

I’ve been studying the two videos for Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness” (accompanied by MGMT & Ratatat) like the Zapruder film. The song itself is haunting, but the videos are a master class in the weight imagery and music work … Continue reading

November 18, 2009
by Geoff Shannon
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Muses: An Ode to Grace

The Muses of Greek mythology had to be women. I understand that now, after seeing rock goddess Grace Potter weave gold spindles of inspiration from her stage perch on an unseasonably warm November evening. Because of her, I’m ready to … Continue reading