Becca James

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Dusting 'Em Off: Wheatus - Wheatus

By Becca James on September 18th, 2010

Take a chance, lose your pants, and give this album another spin...

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Rock History 101: The Boomtown Rats' "I Don't Like Mondays"

By Becca James on September 5th, 2010

Just another manic Monday ...

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Break Yo' TV: Erasure - "A Little Respect"

By Becca James on August 19th, 2010

Even "A Little Respect" is too much for Erasure's 1988 music video.

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Cinema Sounds: The Boat That Rocked

By Becca James on July 7th, 2010

Looking for the perfect soundtrack to a shipwreck? Look no further!

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Dusting 'Em Off: Genesis - Invisible Touch

By Becca James on March 27th, 2010

Patrick Bateman was right: "undisputed masterpiece."

Cinema Sounds: <i>Clueless</i>

Cinema Sounds: Clueless

By Becca James on January 27th, 2010

"So, this flannel thing. Is that a nod to the crispy Seattle weather, or are you just trying to stay warm in front of the refrigerator?"

-Cher Horowitz

Listen: Camera

Listen: Camera

By Becca James on December 7th, 2009

Chicago trio Camera doesn't just look good on paper.

Break Yo’ TV: Dire Straits’ “Romeo and Juliet” and Men at Work’s “Down Under”

Break Yo' TV: Dire Straits' "Romeo and Juliet" and Men at Work's "Down Under"

By Becca James on December 4th, 2009

Two for one special -- just for you.

Dusting ‘Em Off: Rush – <i>Power Windows</i>

Dusting 'Em Off: Rush - Power Windows

By Becca James on November 15th, 2009

Attacking the Canadian band Rush is like attacking 80's pop music, which is akin to stabbing bodies in a morgue.

PBR and punk fuels FEST 8

PBR and punk fuels FEST 8

By Becca James on November 6th, 2009

With over 300 bands playing in a dozen venues throughout the city, paired with impromptu and house shows, the FEST is like a punk enthusiast's scavenger hunt to awesomeness.

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