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Delaware’s Shittiest Democrats: Bob Byrd, Part II

By Alby January 4, 202011 Comments

Lobbyist Bob Byrd, who registers as a Democrat, had lots to say to Dace Blaskovitz in the radio interview sent out by the Caesar Rodney Institute -- more than one…

Song of the Day 1/4: The Beatles, “Rain”

By Alby January 4, 20202 Comments

For many years after its 1966 release, this song was one of the most difficult Beatles songs to find. Though recorded during the sessions for "Revolver," it didn't appear on…

Song of the Day 1/3: R. Crumb & His Cheap Suit Serenaders, “Alabama Jubilee”

By Alby January 3, 20201 Comment

The Mummers Parade is in trouble again, this time because two members of the Froggy Carr comic brigade wore blackface during their march. This has elicited, yet again, calls from…

Delaware’s Shittiest Democrats: Lobbyist Bob Byrd

By Alby January 2, 20205 Comments

Every few years Delaware Today or some other publication prints what purports to be a list of the "10 Most Influential People in Delaware." It's always a joke, because it's…

Song of the Day 1/2: Neil Innes, “Protest Song”

By Alby January 2, 20203 Comments

The obituaries mostly said "Neil Innes of Monty Python" died Dec. 29, age 75, but that shortchanges one of the best comedy-music composers since Spike Jones. Before he worked with…

Song of the Day 1/1: 20/20, “Yellow Pills”

By Alby January 1, 2020

This track, which appeared on the band's strong debut album, was one of the signature songs of the power pop/new wave boom of the late '70s. Its title was borrowed…

Biden’s Delusions of Comity Reach New Level

By Alby December 31, 20198 Comments

Maybe now people will understand why Barack Obama hasn't endorsed Joe Biden for president. Biden, who served loyally as Obama's vice president, told a New Hampshire town hall last night…

Song of the Day 12/31: Aqua String Band, “Auld Lang Syne”

By Alby December 31, 20191 Comment

As a poem, "Auld Lang Syne" dates to 1788, when Robert Burns sent it to the Scots Musical Museum with a note that read, ""The following song, an old song,…

So They Beat On, Boats Against the Current

By Alby December 30, 20193 Comments

Most people who aren't members of Cult 45 can see that Donald Trump and the GOP are peddling an idealized past to enchant their supporters. But the same people seem…

Song of the Day 12/30: Kai Winding, “Time Is On My Side”

By Alby December 30, 2019

This one's for Nancy Pelosi. Everybody recognizes this as a Rolling Stones song or, among soul music buffs, a track by Irma Thomas. But the first to record this tune…

Song of the Day 12/29: Jefferson Airplane, “Volunteers”

By Alby December 29, 20193 Comments

Some political scientists say the U.S. meets all the conditions for a country on the brink of a revolution. Much as I'd like to believe it, I've heard all that…

Song of the Day 12/28: The Clash, “Revolution Rock”

By Alby December 28, 20191 Comment

We're creeping up on the 40th anniversary of the U.S. release of "London Calling," the double album that validated punk as an essential rock genre while simultaneously transcending it by…

Song of the Day 12/27: Tom Petty, “The Waiting”

By Alby December 27, 2019

This one's for Donald, who is finding that waiting is indeed the hardest part. The lead single from 1981's "Hard Promises" reached No. 19 on the Hot 100 but No.…