Song: “Tiptoe Through the Tulips”
A 1929 hit re-released in 1968 as a novelty song hit again for an artist with a cult following.
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Review: “Music: A Subversive History”
A nicely framed history of music is readable, interesting, and enlightening
Review: “Athena Unbound”
A pro-OA book seeks to rebrand the movement as troubled but unassailable, while the author avoids digging in to obvious issues
The Deceptions Made for OA
The whiff of desperation is inescapable as OA advocates resort to outright lies to regain some momentum
Song: “Hazy Shade of Winter”
The Bangles covered a Paul Simon song, and ended up besting the original.
Some Key Events of 2023
Some of the top stories of the year reveal a few key — and encouraging — themes.
Song: “Christmas All Over Again”
With another Top 10 hit in hand, this Petty holiday song seems to be gaining in popularity as well, and may be destined to be a classic.
A Note of Thanks
I don't do this alone, so here's some gratitude at the end of 2023 to everyone who helps make this possible and good.
Is FOIA Broken?
Constraints, redactions, and response times have all increased, making this tool far less effective
Song: “I’m Shipping Up to Boston”
With lyrics by Woodie Guthrie, this 2:20 gem does the city of Boston proud.