"Cartel" is a sequel to "Power of the Dog," which was stunning in its breadth. All of Winslow's books save one ("Isle of Joy") are truly good....
"Don't Wanna Fight" -- Alabama Shakes
Holy shit. He co-founded Twin/Tone. I had heard of him but didn't know about him, if that makes sense. A sports writer who founded a record label?...
Come on ... why not "Pretty Vacant" instead?!
"Bad Liver and a Broken Heart" -- Hayes Carll "Death Letter" -- Charlie Pickett
"Why You Been Gone So Long" -- Jessi Colter "All Falls Away" -- Silos
Sportswriting isn't as fun anymore. No fucking shit.
Harry still is there. The others ARE gone.
"Check Please" -- Terry Anderson and the Olympic Ass-kicking Team "Roosevelt and Ira Lee" -- Tony Joe White
Having lived there for a while, I found there's a reason there are something like 12 school districts in the county, as opposed to the one within...
Lee Abrams basically founded AOR radio. For that alone, he should be hanged. This crap he's doing now -- holy Jeebus.
Obviously, we disagree.
Have to think Ed is the only NASCAR writer who, at least once a year, uses a Faulkner reference in his story. He is a great guy to work with, a...
"The Color of a Lonely Heart is Blue" -- Old '97s also, "Commando" -- Ramones. I'm pretty fucking angry these days and that song sounds much...
Damn right. But "Southern Rock Opera" by DBT has to be on list. The best album this decade, by far.
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