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Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Josh Friedberg as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible):  Patsy Cline’s "Crazy" Merle Haggard’s "Mama Tried" The La's’ "There She Goes" Aaliyah’s "Are You That Somebody?" Jason Isbell’s "Elephant"  Check out Josh Fr...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Cal Cashin as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible):  Slint’s “Good Morning, Captain” Life Without Buildings’ “The Leanover” Joanna Newsom’s “Cosmia” Suburban Lawns’ “Janitor” The Cleaners from Venus’ “Only A Shadow”  Cal Cashin has contributed to the Quietus, Line of B...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Julian Towers as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible):  Portishead’s “We Carry On” Three 6 Mafia’s “Ain't Barin’ That”   PJ Harvey’s “Long Snake Moan”  Deerhunter’s “Desire Lines” Camberwell Now’s “Working Nights”  Julian Towers is on https://letterboxd.com/julian...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Lindsay Patton as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible):  Charli xcx’s "Grins"  Janelle Monáe’s "Tightrope"  The xx’s "Islands"  Slayyyter’s "Dance" Tame Impala’s "Let it Happen"  Check out Lindsay Patton at https://nota...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Dan Bogosian as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible):  Elliott Smith’s “Between the Bars” The Strokes’ “Someday” Fountains of Wayne’s “Stacy’s Mom” Sufjan Stevens’ “Chicago” Weezer’s “Only in Dreams”  Check out Dan Bogosian at https://www.instagram.com/dlbogosian/, htt...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Julian Towers as they discuss Hall of Fame artists:  Eric Clapton’s “Pretending” vs. Lou Reed’s “My House” The Coasters’ “Yakety Yak” vs. Steely Dan’s "Pearl of the Quarter" Oasis’ “Hello” vs. Leonard Cohen’s "Steer Your Way" The Band’s “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” vs. Al Green’s "Beware" Grandmaster Flash and th...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Cal Cashin as they discuss Hall of Fame artists:  George Harrison’s “Got My Mind Set on You” vs. Laura Nyro’s “New York Tendaberry” Bobby Womack’s “Across 110th Street” vs. Wu Tang Clan’s “Da Mystery of Chessboxin” Beastie Boys’ “Girls” vs. Kate Bush’s “Suspended in Gaffa” Bill Withers’ “Use Me” vs. Kinks’ “Waterloo Sunset” Cream’s “I Feel Free” vs. C...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Zach Schonfeld as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible): Pixies' “Debaser” CAN's “Vitamin C” Clinic's “The Second Line” The Boo Radleys' “Thinking of Ways” Yo La Tengo's “Cherry Chapstick” Zach Schonfeld is a regular contributor to Pitchfork (ht...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Christian Kriticos as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible): Solomon Linda’s “Mbube” Danny & the Juniors’ “At the Hop” Miriam Makeba’s “Pata Pata” Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” Zager & Evans’ “In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)” Check out...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Callum McLean as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible): DJ Shadow’s “Midnight in a Perfect World” System of a Down’s “Aerials” Jorge Ben’s “Força Bruta” Aphex Twin’s “Window Licker” Björk’s “Play Dead” Check out Callum McLean at https://callummclean.me/! Intro music is...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with Meinard Cuskey as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (Hall of Fame artists not eligible): Bad Brains’ “Sailin’ On”  The Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” Inhaler’s “My Honest Face”  Incubus’ “Pardon Me”  Bon Iver’s “Flume” Check out Meinard Cuskey at https://www.instagram.com/meinardcuskey/ and https://www.tiktok.com/@meinard_c; and on Spotify...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Max Freedman as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible): Björk’s “Jóga” Mitski’s "Your Best American Girl" Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ "Y Control” My Bloody Valentine’s “Only Shallow” Perfume Genius’ “Wreath” Check out Max Freedman at https://lavendersound.substack.co...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Aug Stone as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible): Hanoi Rocks’ “Don't You Ever Leave Me” Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight, Tonight” Guided By Voices’ “Game Of Pricks” Rancid’s “Radio” The Afghan Whigs’ “Crime Scene Part One” Check out Aug Stone at instagram.com/augxst...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Stephen Deusner as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible): Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel’s “Make Me Smile (Come Up & See Me)” Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle” Candi Staton’s “Heart on a String” Dwight Twilley Band’s “Looking for the Magic” Status Quo’s “Paper Plane” Che...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Lindsay Patton as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible): Arthur Brown’s “Fire” Fiona Apple’s “Limp” Grace Jones’ “Pull Up to the Bumper”  Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own” Mazzy Star’s “Fade into You” Check out Lindsay Patton at https://notafitforourpublication.substack.com/...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Reed Jackson as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible): Captain Beefheart’s “Too Much Time” CAN’s “Oh Yeah” Arthur Russell’s “Close My Eyes” Helium’s “Pat's Trick” Shuggie Otis’ “Aht Uh Mi Hed” Reed Jackson is the managing editor of the Spectrum Culture website and...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Will Layman as they discuss Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artists: Elvis Costello & the Attractions’ “Man Out of Time” vs. Frank Zappa’s “Montana” Ray Charles’ “I Believe to My Soul” vs. The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me” Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” vs.  Stevie Wonder’s “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” Heart’s “Barracuda” vs.  J...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Josh Friedberg as they discuss nominations for the KoppenWithCritic Song Hall of Fame (for which Rock Hall of Fame artists are ineligible): Ella Fitzgerald’s “Summertime” (Live At Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, 1960) Velvelettes’ "He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'" Tracy Chapman’s "Fast Car" Lauryn Hill’s "Everything Is Ever...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Alex Gonzalez as they discuss Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artists: Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)” vs. Missy Elliott’s “Get Ur Freak On”  Chaka Khan’s “Ain’t Nobody” vs. Santana’s “Smooth” Carl Perkins’ “Glad All Over” vs. Eminem’s “Stan”  Impressions’ “People Get Ready” vs. OutKast’s “Git up, Git Out”  Dire Straits’ “Romeo &a...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Christian Kriticos as they discuss Hall of Fame artists:  Del Shannon’s “Runaway” vs. Paul Simon’s “All Around the World or the Myth of Fingerprints” R.E.M.’s “Fall On Me” vs. Bobby Darin’s “Splish Splash” Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus” vs. Queen’s “A Kind of Magic” Prince & the Revolution’s “Kiss” vs. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas' "...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Iain Key as they discuss Hall of Fame artists:  Bob Dylan’s “Murder Most Foul” vs. Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” vs. Pearl Jam’s “Go” Elvis’ “If I Can Dream”  vs. Willie Nelson’s “Stay a Little Longer (Live)” Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day” vs. The Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows” Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with So...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Max Freedman as they discuss Hall of Fame artists:  Hank Ballard’s “Hoochie Coochie Coo” vs. Janet Jackson’s “If” Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” vs. Madonna’s “Live to Tell” Parliament’s “Flash Light” vs. Prince’s “When Doves Cry” Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” vs. Jackson Browne’s “Somebody’s Baby” Radiohead’s “Let Down” vs. Nine Inch Nails’ “Head Lik...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Zach Schonfeld as they discuss Hall of Fame artists:  Michael Jackson’s “Don't Stop Till You Get Enough” vs. Outkast’s "Ms. Jackson" OutKast’s “B.O.B.” vs. Sam Cooke’s “Ain't That Good News” Guns n’ Roses’ “November Rain” vs. Nine Inch Nails’ "Hurt" The Beastie Boys’ "Sabotage" vs. White Stripes’ “Dead Leaves an...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Dan Bogosian as they discuss Hall of Fame artists:  Elvis’ “Long Black Limousine” vs. Stevie Wonder’s “Sugar” Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Aeroplane” vs. Paul McCartney’s “Temporary Secretary” Run-DMC’s “Rock Box” vs. Pearl Jam’s “Parachutes” Donna Summer’s “Love to Love you Baby” vs. Spinners’ “Rubberband Man” David Bowie’s “Heroes” vs. Chuck Berry’s “Alm...

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Jack Probst as they discuss Hall of Fame artists:  Platters’ “Only You” vs. Tom Waits’ “Hang Down Your Head” Funkadelic’s “Maggot Brain” vs. Bobby Blue Band “Lead Me On” Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out” vs. Yes’ “Roundabout” R.E.M.’s “The One I Love” vs. Cure’s “Love Song” Salt-n-Pepa’s “Push It” vs. Missy Elliott’s “Get Ur Freak On” They also discuss food c...