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  • Hudson's Best of the 00's (Part Three)

    30. Built to Spill, There Is No Enemy (2009). After a couple of albums that were considered disappointing, Built to Spill rebounded this year with this album that marked a return to the sprawling, yet elegant, guitar wizardry of their 90’s heyday. Besides his incendiary guitar work, leader Doug Martsch’s [...]
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    Posted: December 03, 2009, 9:57pm EST
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  • Hudson's Best of the 00's (Part Two)

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    40. Broken Social Scene, Broken Social Scene (2005). Toronto was the surprise capital of this decade’s indie rock scene, and its incestuous scene found members of a handful of bands working on each other’s albums. The centerpiece of this scene was Broken Social Scene, which at times included over fifteen [...]
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    Posted: December 02, 2009, 8:51pm EST
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  • People of Walmart Pic of the Day

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    Posted: December 02, 2009, 11:32am EST
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  • Hudson's Best of the 00's (Part One)

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    For the past twenty or so years, I’ve concluded every year with a list of my favorite albums. The first ten years or so, these were prepared for Tempest Magazine, but sometime in the late 90’s I also used these essays to put together compilation albums for friends and family. Tempest [...]
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    Posted: December 01, 2009, 8:44pm EST
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  • Inspired by last week's KRRO rant, Scott ...

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    Inspired by last week's KRRO rant, Scott Ehrisman and I put this little piece of silliness together. [...]
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    Posted: November 08, 2009, 10:42pm EST
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  • Hey Developers - Where's Your Platting Fees?

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    To say that I have no faith in our city’s government is not much of an exaggeration. It’s always seemed to me that our dim-witted Mayor, along with the majority of our City Council, are in the back pockets of a handful of developers who have amassed substantial fortunes on [...]
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    Posted: October 27, 2009, 7:39pm EDT
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  • Jon Bon Jovi's An Artist?

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    Full disclosure - I've never been a fan of Bon Jovi. Few can deny, though, that they've pretty much coasted the last 10 - 15 years. They've become one of those acts that are continually booked onto television shows because they're safe; not because they have anything to say. You [...]
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    Posted: October 18, 2009, 5:40pm EDT
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  • More Proof The Media Are Dopes

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    This afternoon, I was attempting to get through another boring day of work when news came that the cable news channels were following a renegade balloon supposedly carrying a six year-old child. Like hundreds of thousands of people, I flipped around between the three networks for well over an hour [...]
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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 9:38pm EDT
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  • Reissue Mania!

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    Few people can argue that the record industry is in a freefall. Music sales this year continue to decline by double digits, and no release has managed to capture the attention of the general public. Yes, there are “stars”, both new and old, that continue to land on magazine covers [...]
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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 8:47pm EDT
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  • Most Hated Bands/Artists

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    I admit that I'm stealing this from the Postcard mailing list, but it really is right up my alley. As you may imagine, this is just a partial list, but I'm hoping that I'll inspire some of you readers to contribute your own list.1. Creed. Yeah, this is an easy' [...]
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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 6:32pm EDT
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  • A Partial List of People and Things That Need To Go Away

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    It’s list time again! As I’m sitting here listening to today’s new releases, including the latest by The Flaming Lips, I’ve been daydreaming about people and things that shouldn’t bug me but of course do. So here’s a partial list - feel free to add your own.1. Dave Munson’s insane [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 8:04pm EDT
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  • Earlier this week, a representative of a ...

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    Earlier this week, a representative of a new online magazine, thepostsd.com, solicited via twitter a call for anybody who had never attended the South Dakota State Fair. As I fit that category, I immediately responded, and I answered a few questions via email.The resulting article hit the web yesterday, as [...]
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    Posted: September 01, 2009, 10:33pm EDT
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  • 20,000 Seats? Bwahahahahahah!

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    A couple of days ago, the Argus had another editorial lecturing our legislators that they really need to change the sales tax laws so that our fine city could go ahead and start building the Sanford…I mean Event Center.Fine, I’m used to that. They’ve been pushing it for years, so [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 9:43pm EDT
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  • A "Second Chance" at Proper Customer Service?

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    Over the last few months, I’ve received quite a few tips regarding a local charitable organization. They’ve come to me through a variety of sources - emails, tweets, PM’s, carrier pigeon, etc.Unfortunately, the main issue surrounding this organization is not really something I’m confident in reporting on this site. I [...]
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    Posted: July 21, 2009, 9:32pm EDT
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  • A Plan To Fix The License Plate Fiasco

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    It's no secret that I don't have a lot of sympathy for the staffing problems at the Minnehaha Courthouse. Part of County Treasurer Pam Nelson's job is to schedule her staff to maximize her department's efficiency, and she's shown herself to be a complete failure with that task.Are we stuck' [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
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  • McCartney Joins Neil Young on "A Day In the Life" Cover

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    Posted: July 01, 2009, 8:56pm EDT
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  • My New Hero!

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    Today’s little rant may surprise my handful of loyal readers. I’m not here to bury anybody this fine day. In fact, I’m here to recognize somebody as the Official Voice of Reason for Sioux Falls.Before we get to that, however, I must set it up with my usual lack of [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2009, 11:05pm EDT
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  • The Phillps Moneyhole

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    Last week, Phillips Avenue was reopened amidst much fanfare. The Mayor was there, acting in his capacity as official greeter, as were developers, business leaders, and seemingly every other would-be city bigwig. Film crews from all three networks were present, along with reporters from the Argus Leader.Everybody present had nothing [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 9:50pm EDT
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  • Jay Bennett Dead at 45

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    Sad, sad news from Jim DeRogatis:Jay Bennett, a rock musician with deep ties to Chicago best known as a former member of Wilco, died early Sunday morning in downstate Urbana, where he had been running a recording studio, according to a spokesman for his family.The singer and multi-instrumentalist was 45 [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2009, 10:49pm EDT
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  • Augie's Bonehead Decision Regarding KAUR

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    Like most people, I was initially more than shocked at the announcement last Friday that Augustana College was pulling the plug on KAUR. As the day progressed, though, my anger did not dissipate but I also began to understand that it really was no surprise. Augie has been looking to [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 7:35pm EDT
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  • Scotty's Got a Squeezebox...

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    From the April edition of Prime Magazine:Call me old school, but I’ve never been a big fan of music playback on the computer. Sure, you can have a decent setup on a desktop, but that one spot you’re tied to is generally not the keen area for music listening. While [...]
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    Posted: May 17, 2009, 7:07pm EDT
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  • Twitter Me Impressed

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    If I would have to pinpoint one thing about the media that bugs me, it’s their rush to jump onto anything that’s considered hip. Well, hip is probably not the correct word to use, as there is nothing hip about the Shamwow, American Idol, “cougars”, Sex and the City, Myspace, [...]
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    Posted: April 07, 2009, 10:05pm EDT
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  • Doctors Just Don't Like Second Opinions (Or First Ones)

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    For better or worse, the rising presence of the internet has obviously allowed the common person to express their opinions on any topic. No longer does one need to be a paid “expert” to rattle on about the merits of music, movies, politics, or any other subject that garners a [...]
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    Posted: March 24, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
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  • Gimme Back the Real St. Patrick's Day!

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    One of my more surprising traits (or curses, depending on your opinion) is that I’m a traditionalist. I’m against the designated hitter, interleague play, three-step traveling non-calls, MP3-only releases, computer porn, Times Square and Vegas redone as Disney-ish family destinations, etc. etc. Yeah, I realize all of these examples perfectly [...]
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    Posted: March 17, 2009, 8:38pm EDT
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  • Sandy, Sandy, Sandy

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    Some people are just not cut out for politics. Take me, for example. While I certainly have the ambitions and narcissism required to make a run for office, I know that even in the unlikely event of a win I would be a disaster. I wouldn’t be able to handle [...]
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    Posted: March 03, 2009, 10:22pm EST
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  • There Are Times Our Mayor Should Shut Up!

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    A few years ago, my son and I were invited to spend a few days in the Black Hills with the rest of my family. Since his mother lived in Redfield, I had to leave a few hours early to pick him up. Instead of heading south to get back [...]
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    Posted: February 24, 2009, 8:10pm EST
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  • Grammy Thoughts

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    Radiohead - 15 Stepby AlisvideoPeople are always shocked when I tell them I managed to sit through the Grammy Awards. Hell, I’m sort of shocked, but definitely not proud, that I somehow manage to not throw my remote through my television at some point of the evening. God knows there [...]
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    Posted: February 10, 2009, 10:00pm EST
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  • Pre-Broadcast Grammy Winners

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    BEST FEMALE POP VOCAL PERFORMANCE - "Chasing Pavements," AdeleBEST POP PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS - "Viva La Vida," ColdplayBEST POP INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE - "I Dreamed There Was No War," EaglesBEST POP INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM - "Jingle All The Way," Béla Fleck & The FlecktonesBEST POP VOCAL ALBUM [...]
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    Posted: February 08, 2009, 6:58pm EST
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  • Tonight's Grammy Awards

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    Awards shows are never satisfying. Everybody wants their favorite acts to win every award on every show, and obviously that can never happen.But the Grammy Awards, just like the Oscars, are the most legitimate. Awards aren't handed out in exchange for a celebrity appearance, like they are at the VMA' [...]
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    Posted: February 08, 2009, 3:46pm EST
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    Posted: January 04, 2009, 6:47pm EST
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    Posted: January 04, 2009, 5:37pm EST
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    Posted: January 04, 2009, 5:00pm EST
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    Posted: January 04, 2009, 4:56pm EST
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  • Last.FM End of Year Charts

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    These charts really don't reflect the full years, as I really didn't utilize Last.FM's features until I purchased my iTouch in mid-April or so. Thus, it is no surprise that the album chart is dominated by the Replacements reissues and the various Paul Westerberg download releases...along with box sets and' [...]
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    Posted: January 01, 2009, 1:29pm EST
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    Posted: December 31, 2008, 11:57am EST
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  • Photo of the Day

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    Posted: December 28, 2008, 12:25pm EST
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  • Ugh

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    Posted: December 27, 2008, 2:37pm EST
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  • My Letter to Santa

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    Dear Santa,I’m sorry to bother you so late in the holiday season. I realize that you’re finishing off that huge payload that you’re going to deliver all over the world later tonight. Please hear me out, though, as I have some ideas that I think you’re going to love. It’s [...]
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    Posted: December 24, 2008, 6:30am EST
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  • The Scotties: A Look Back at the Year in Music

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    I realize that my opening remarks don’t vary much from year to year. But it gets frustrating to hear over and over how there isn’t any great bands or albums these days.It’s so untrue, at least from my perspective. Every era has great bands, great songs, and great albums. It’s [...]
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    Posted: December 23, 2008, 8:08pm EST
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  • Stupid KSFY

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    Posted: December 13, 2008, 8:18am EST
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  • The Other Infamous Vinnie Jones Incident

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    From Vinnie Jones was a professional soccer player who currently holds the record for fastest yellow card (3 seconds). This incident took place in 1987. The unfortunate chap on the receiving end is Newcastle United's Paul Gascoigne. I don't think Vinnie ever expected to be caught on film for it [...]
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    Posted: December 09, 2008, 11:22am EST
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  • Vinnie Jones Goes Nutso

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    Posted: December 08, 2008, 8:52pm EST
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  • Replacements Comic

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    Posted: December 07, 2008, 7:54pm EST
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  • Today's Goal: The Best of 2008 Manifesto

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    Posted: December 06, 2008, 1:07pm EST
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  • Sam: 1992 - 2008

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    It's a sad day, as I had to put down my dog today. He will be missed.' [...]
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    Posted: December 03, 2008, 7:29pm EST
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