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Arcade Fire and Superchunk, Day 1: Greensboro | Live Review …

Superchunk, in its first North Carolina appearance in nearly two years, received a mild reception at best. When frontman Mac McCaughan said “There’s nothing that makes you want to vote in 2008 like music made in 1993,” the humor and … There was a Magnetic Fields cover, the epic guitar sweeps of “Driveway to Driveway” and, in true form, band banter. Frontman Mac McCaughan told the crowd (who sort of listened) that guitarist Jim Wilbur agreed only to play when he was …

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We're Awakening!: a Unique Switchfoot Site: Music Builds Tour …

Spin exclaimed this album is “their liveliest record, full of dive-bombing guitar fuzz, juicy arena-alt choruses.” “This is an outstanding record in every sense,” raved Associated Press. MTV’s “Life of Ryan” tapped the album’s title … MySpace has created a connected global community by integrating web profiles, blogs, instant messaging, e-mail, music streaming, music videos, photo galleries, classified listings, events , groups, college communities, and member forums. …

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