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The Over/Under: Kings Of Leon

Part of the early appeal of Kings Of Leon was their magazine-ready background story. Raised by an itinerant, defrocked minister,
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In The News: Green Day, My Morning Jacket, Devo, Iron And Wine, Jarvis Cocker And Free MP3s

In The News: Green Day, My Morning Jacket, Devo, Iron And Wine, Jarvis Cocker And Free MP3s

Starting March 24 and continuing throughout 2009, Reprise is releasing Green Day’s entire catalog on 12-inch vinyl. 1990's 39/Smooth and
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George Jefferson: World's Biggest Gong Fan?

George Jefferson: World’s Biggest Gong Fan?

This is one of the most mind-blowingly weird anecdotes MAGNET has ever published. Ten years ago, writer Mitch Myers profiled
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Wrens Watch Special Report, Jan. 9, 2009: New Wrens Single Out Now!

We’ve been fans of New Jersey’s finest since even before their first album came out back in 1994, so let’s
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John Petkovic Returns With J Mascis, Cobra Verde

John Petkovic Returns With J Mascis, Cobra Verde

“Most bands aren’t proxies for suicide hotlines,” says John Petkovic, frontman of Cleveland glam-rock outfit Cobra Verde. But it turns
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A Well-Respected Man: Artists Pick Their Favorite Kinks Songs

A Well-Respected Man: Artists Pick Their Favorite Kinks Songs

1. “WATERLOO SUNSET” (1967)Robyn Hitchcock: “Waterloo Sunset” threads through my life. The single came out during my psychedelic bar mitzvah
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Cat Power: Life Is Beautiful

Cat Power: Life Is Beautiful

A year ago, Cat Power’s Chan Marshall had hit rock bottom and was on her way to becoming indie rock's
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A Tale Of Twin Cities: Hüsker Dü, The Replacements And The Rise And Fall Of The '80s Minneapolis Scene

A Tale Of Twin Cities: Hüsker Dü, The Replacements And The Rise And Fall Of The ’80s Minneapolis Scene

Twenty years ago, the sound and fury of the Minneapolis scene defined the shape of alternative rock to come. At
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Absolute Power: MAGNET's Top 15 American Power-Pop Albums

Absolute Power: MAGNET’s Top 15 American Power-Pop Albums

THE BEAT The Beat (Columbia/CBS), 1979After warming the drummer’s seat in the Nerves, Paul Collins led the Beat through its
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Power Pop: What I Like About You: Artists Surrender Their Favorite American Power-Pop Songs

Power Pop: What I Like About You: Artists Surrender Their Favorite American Power-Pop Songs

STEVE ALBINIThe bands you mention (Big Star, Raspberries, Flamin’ Groovies, Cheap Trick, Dwight Twilley, Shoes, dB’s, Matthew Sweet, Posies) are
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Power Pop: The ’80s, Style Over Substance

Power Pop: The ’80s, Style Over Substance

As the early ‘80s unfolded, it seemed the spring in our pogo was perceptibly flagging. In fact, a none-too-subtle indicator
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Steve Earle: Runnin' Down A Dream

Steve Earle: Runnin’ Down A Dream

Chased and cornered by his demons six years ago, Steve Earle is now almost impossible to pin down, MAGNET hits
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