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Contributing Author blu cheez delivers a no-holds-barred assessment of which recording artists truly mastered the art of acting, and those still finding their dramatic footing. This comprehensive analysis separates the legitimate thespians from the one-hit wonders, examining everyone from David Bowie’s transformative performances to the jury-still-out verdict on Lady Gaga’s range.
Across decades of modern culture, here’s a look at a few artists who have chosen to step away at the height of their influence: Moments in history when departure -not endurance -became the defining stroke of a lasting legacy.
What if your favorite movie characters started a band? Contributing Author rollerboogie is our director for a witty, nostalgia-laced lineup—from Eugene Martone’s shredding to Kermit’s banjo. You’ll be casting your own dream band before the final “Roller Boogie” flute solo fades out
We’re too sexy for…. The Sexy 16! As voted by you, and painstakingly tabulated by Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois, here are the latest to advance in the bracket. Make your choices heard – next round voting is open now
Join Contributing Author Chuck Small as he takes us back to the days of the first CD, the final Episode of M*A*S*H, and: The 40 Biggest Billboard Artists of 1983
It’s an absolute fact: if not for an epic deep-dive into the pop charts by a renowned music writer, there would be no tnocs.com. Contributing Author Ozmoe is here to help us celebrate the 1000th Number Ones Column from our friend, inspiration, and fellow music maven Tom Breihan.
Battle scarred- yet undeterred from the “Wedding Bell Blues” review…
it’s Contributing Author Jon Deutsch, here to accept your challenge for another of his awesome Friday Flash Reviews. Nominate your favorite in the comments below
Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds brings the chart-stat science, the facts and figures, and even a handy punctuation guide in his look at Hit Singles, ‘Stone vs. ‘Board style
Join Contributing Author Chuck Small as he takes us back to the time of E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, Tylenol tampering – and the 40 Biggest Billboard Artists of 1982
Armed with evidence, a solid playlist, and a killer hashtag, Contributing Author rollerboogie posits a theory about fathers relating to their kids’ music – and he just might be on to something
Join Contributing Author Napoleon Of Birds for their latest look at four recordings – that can (just barely) claim “Top Ten” status
Asking a good mate from across the pond to work – on the US Labor Day Holiday? I’m the worst.
But, trouper that he is, Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds dutifully shows up on a vacation day to tell us about… his vacation
What Makes Doo-Wop, Doo-Wop ?
Just around the corner, under a streetlamp, and shoop-shooping his way into your heart: it’s Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois, with a harmonious new episode of Theoretically Speaking. Bonus points for the “bathroom reverb” reference