Mike Madden

Mike contributes to CoS from Minnesota. In addition to music, he's into basketball, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Arizona Mucho Mangoes.

Twitter: _mikemadden

Favorite artists: Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Kanye West, Van Morrison, The Clash, Jay-Z, Television, Titus Andronicus, Nas, Freddie Gibbs, Big L, Ghostface Killah

Articles by Mike Madden

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The Call Up: Sameer Gadhia (of Young the Giant)

By Mike Madden on February 16th, 2012

On "Rolling in the Deep", earning a fan in Morrissey, TV performances, and more.

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Stream: Shady Blaze - The Grind, Hustle, and Talent

By Mike Madden on February 15th, 2012

The Green Ova boys have done it again.

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Download: Brother Ali - The Bite Marked Heart EP

By Mike Madden on February 14th, 2012

Best believe the Qur'an influenced all of these songs.

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Download: Gucci Mane - Trap Back + Gucci Classics 2 mixtapes

By Mike Madden on February 5th, 2012

Are you ready for some footBURR!all?

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Album Review: Various Artists - Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan

By Mike Madden on February 1st, 2012

All-star lineup explores half-century of seminal songs, with mixed results.

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Album Review: Gangrene - Vodka and Ayahuasca

By Mike Madden on January 25th, 2012

Cali rap workhorses swing for the left-field fences.

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Album Review: Rick Ross - Rich Forever

By Mike Madden on January 13th, 2012

A rousing prelude to a potentially stunning album.

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Album Review: T.I. - Fuck Da City Up

By Mike Madden on January 5th, 2012

ATL overlord closes in on second wind.

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Album Review: Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire - Merry eX-Mas & Suck My Dick

By Mike Madden on January 3rd, 2012

Wu-Tang-style murk meets Def Jux-style quirks.

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Album Review: The Roots - undun

By Mike Madden on December 5th, 2011

A beautifully tragic concept album.

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