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Alt/Punk | Source Material
June 11, 2013
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Jimmy Eat World's Inspirations

Jimmy Eat World's Inspirations

by Evan Lucy
From Beck to Ram Jam to Toto and beyond, a few of their own favorite tunes.
Indie/Alternative | Source Material
May 27, 2013
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PJ Harvey, Rid of Me: Source...

PJ Harvey, Rid of Me: Source Material

by Annie Zaleski
The biggest influences and huge legacy of a thrilling, feral '90s alt-rock classic.
Alt Dance | Source Material
May 21, 2013
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Daft Punk, Random Access...

Daft Punk, Random Access Memories: Source Material 

by Philip Sherburne
The dance titans bow down to the '70s, from Chic to Moroder to 10cc.
Doom Metal | Source Material
May 3, 2013
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Pallbearer, Sorrow & Extinction...

Pallbearer, Sorrow & Extinction: Source Material

by Mike Gaworecki
The 2012 stoner metal hit's biggest influences, from Blue Cheer to Sleep.
Funk Rock | Source Material
May 1, 2013
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Blood Sugar Sex Magik: Source...

Blood Sugar Sex Magik: Source Material

by Justin Farrar
The albums that inspired 1991's alt-funk landmark, from Sly to Bad Brains.
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April 30, 2013
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Willie Nelson, Shotgun Willie...

Willie Nelson, Shotgun Willie: Source Material

by Jim Allen
Dive deep into the outlaw icon's electrifying 1973 breakthrough album.
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April 16, 2013
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Fall Out Boy, Infinity on High...

Fall Out Boy, Infinity on High: Source Material

by Rachel Devitt
The far-ranging influences behind the pop-punk gods' 2007 masterwork.
West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop | Source Material
April 9, 2013
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Source Material: Kendrick Lamar...

Source Material: Kendrick Lamar, good kid, m.A.A.d city

by Mosi Reeves
The big influences behind the young rapper's smash hit 'good kid, m.A.A.d city'.
Southern Rock | Source Material
March 29, 2013
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The Allman Brothers Band, At...

The Allman Brothers Band, At Fillmore East: Source Material

by Justin Farrar
Diving deep into the biggest influences behind their seismic 'Live at Fillmore East'.
Indie Pop | Source Material
March 25, 2013
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fun., Some Nights: Source Material

fun., Some Nights: Source Material

by Evan Lucy
The smash hit's biggest influences, from Queen to Kanye to Paul Simon to Sleigh Bells.
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March 20, 2013
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Justin Timberlake, Justified...

Justin Timberlake, Justified: Source Material

by Rachel Devitt
From 'Off the Wall' to 'Hard Knock Life', the big influences behind his smash debut.
Shoegazer | Descendants
March 7, 2013
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My Bloody Valentine, 'Loveless...

My Bloody Valentine, 'Loveless': Descendants

by Stephanie Benson
The various children of "Loveless," from Smashing Pumpkins to Radiohead to Yuck.
Cape Verde | Source Material
March 6, 2013
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Cesaria Evora's 'Cafe...

Cesaria Evora's 'Cafe Atlantico': Source Material

by Rachel Devitt
Digging deep into the 1999 classic from the Cape Verde superstar and "Barefoot Diva."
Indie/Alternative | Source Material
March 5, 2013
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Sonic Youth's 'Daydream Nation...

Sonic Youth's 'Daydream Nation': Source Material

by Seth Colter Walls
Unpacking the influences behind the single biggest album in indie-rock history.
Hardcore | Source Material
February 12, 2013
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Black Flag's 'My War': Source...

Black Flag's 'My War': Source Material

by Chuck Eddy
Diving deep into the influences behind a ferocious 1984 hardcore masterpiece.
Dream Pop | Source Material
February 5, 2013
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M83's 'Hurry Up, We're...

M83's 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming': Source Material

by Philip Sherburne
Dissecting the influences behind this epic, invigorating 2011 dream-pop beast.
Classic Rock | Source Material
January 30, 2013
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Source Material: Fleetwood Mac...

Source Material: Fleetwood Mac, 'Rumours'

by Justin Farrar
Charting the big influences behind one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Source Material
January 25, 2013
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Source Material: J Dilla, 'Donuts'

Source Material: J Dilla, 'Donuts'

by Mosi Reeves
Diving deep into the beloved hip-hop producer's final 2006 masterpiece.
Latin | Source Material
December 28, 2012
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Source Material: Jenni Rivera...

Source Material: Jenni Rivera, Jenni

by Rachel Devitt
Diving deep into the dearly departed Regional Mexican superstar's 2008 breakthrough.
Dance Pop | Source Material
December 7, 2012
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Source Material: Ke$ha, Animal

Source Material: Ke$ha, Animal

by Rachel Devitt
Diving deep into the polarizing pop tart's feral, whiskey-spewing 2010 smash.