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Interview: David Grubbs
by Matt LeMay
David Grubbs discusses the recording of his latest album, The Spectrum Between, as well as meeting up with Swedish reedist Mats Gustafsson, teaching at the University of Chicago, and what he holds against expensive guitars...

The Ministry of Information:
Journey to the Center of Kid A

by Brent S. Sirota
Pitchfork gives birth to a new column. First order of business: the deconstruction of a future classic. Brent S. Sirota tears Radiohead's Kid A limb from limb, on the date of its release, to determine what makes it tick...

Interview: Summer Hymns
by Matt LeMay
Summer Hymns' Voice Brother and Sister has proven to be one of the most well-crafted records of the year, blending seamless vocal hooks with lush, intricate arrangements. After exchanging a series of e-mails and finally getting our schedules aligned, I called up Zachary Gresham at his home in Athens, Georgia to discuss the record..."


Blur:
The Best of Blur

by Richard M. Juzwiak

Career-spanning retrospective of Blur's greatest UK hits. Yeah, Gallaghers, who's winning the old "Blur vs. Oasis" debate now!


Fri/December 1st, 2000
Gas:
Pop

Mille Plateaux Records
Burger/Ink's Mike Ink achieves popping, hissing bliss on his third Gas album.

Unwound:
A Single History 1991-1997

Kill Rock Stars Records
We didn't write about this when it came out. Better late than never.

Hate Department:
Technical Difficulties

Restless Records
It's golden.

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Fri/December 1st, 2000
  • Palace Records to team with Drag City for new releases
  • New old David Grubbs music to be released next year
  • Japancakes prepare to hoist new LP on unsuspecting public

    Thu/November 30th, 2000

  • Tom Verlaine reunites Television for British festival
  • Brokeback to release second album for Thrill Jockey
  • Stereophonics to release new album this spring
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