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Darnielle has been recording since 1991, when he worked as a nurse in Southern California. His reputation grew throughout the 90s as a lo-fi avatar, recording his erudite and sometimes recherché love songs on department store boom-boxes. He has since gained wider repute for his talent as a wordsmith and songwriter. In 2002 he joined the esteemed roster of famed British label 4AD, alma mater of the Pixies, Throwing Muses, and Cocteau Twins. Tallahassee, the first release on his new label, was a concept album that concretized the “alpha-series...
...Times—including a serious charge of widespread dateline fraud—are not likely to raise the right eyebrows, given the source. But Blair’s memoir, though doomed from the start, is a surfeit of fascinating concepts and compelling narrative which displays the talent that once served him so well at The Times. Too bad, then, that the author is unemployed—and unbelievable...
From the time of his initial retreat away from corporate life to the release of his book, Thurston has thrived in the lean mean world of stand up comedy, winning among other awards, a place as a finalist in HBO’s 2002 Comedy Arts Festival Talent Search. He also writes for The Boston Metro and ModernHumorist.com...
...unnecessary to excessively condemn Spartan, which will provide any reasonably discerning filmgoer with an enjoyable viewing experience. Nevertheless, it will leave many of Mamet’s fans frustrated that this great writer has squandered such an enormous talent and resigned himself to turning out moderately entertaining mediocrity...
Though already at a high talent level—Danis’ save percentage was second in the country during his sophomore season—doing “a good job with your rebounds” has been a primary concern of the past three seasons...