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End of the Aughts: Films of the Decade
As the decade comes to an end, it is always interesting to look back at the films that have influenced us, thrilled us, made us cry and made us think. Choosing one film as
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End of the Aughts: Videos of the Decade
Within this article sit our picks for the best videos of the decade. Has music video become obsolete with the devolution of MTV into a fraternity fuckfest? We here at Spectrum Culture think not.
Read More »End of the Aughts: Songs of the Decade Pt. 1
As the decade comes to an end, it is always interesting to look back at music has influenced us. We asked musicians to write about what they felt would be considered the song of
Read More »End of the Aughts: Gigs of the Decade Pt. 2
Our coverage of the Best Gigs of the ’00s continues with this second part. Sufjan Stevens 9:30 Club, Washington D.C., 09/27/05 The concert didn’t sell out instantly and cost only $15. If Sufjan Stevens
Read More »End of the Aughts: Gigs of the Decade Pt. 1
There is a beauty to the perfect live show that can linger with us for the rest of our days. Sometimes the show can be legendary (Radiohead in a club before they got huge)
Read More »End of the Aughts: 10 Should-Be Classics
Each decade has its defining films. The ’70s shepherded in gritty filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather) and Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver) while George Lucas and Steven Spielberg introduced us to the
Read More »Best CDs of 2008, Part 3
David Harris The year 2008 was all about life after death. I do not mean that in a West Coast-infused Karmic good time type of way by any means; sometimes death is preferable. For
Read More »Best CDs of 2008, Part 2
Chris Middleman Fleet Foxes - S/T [Sub Pop] “Red squirrel in the evening/ Red squirrel in the morning/ I’m coming to take you home,” sing the members of Seattle’s Fleet Foxes at the start
Read More »Best CDs of 2008, Part 1
Happy holidays! It’s that time of the year again where us music critics honor our favorite albums of the year. Since Spectrum Culture is new this year and has such a small staff, we
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