Binge-watch HBO's Vinyl with this expert guide written from the perspective of the music. Vinyl certainly had its flaws, but also contained real genius.
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This is my Episode 8 Recap of Vinyl (HBO). I call it Music Lessons for the "Record Man"
This week we learn about traditional chord progressions, Chuck Berry, Johnny Thunders, and Richard Hell. Meanwhile, Richie joins the cast of Goodfella's and Serpico while still fantasizing about Conway Twitty.
Enjoy!
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Vinyl has not been universally loved by critics. I am taking this opportunity to answer some of the most prominent and consistent criticisms of the show.
In particular, I am defending Richie's character arc, the treatment of female characters, and the criticism that the writers have made the female characters stereotypically "shrill." I also criticise the New York Times' coverage.
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Gene Simmons decided to let his grumpy old demon out in a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine.
Lowlights: He doesn't find hip-hop music melodic, thinks Rock music is dead, and wants Lady Gaga to get off the stripper pole.
Here is my response to "grumpy old Demon" Gene Simmons
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This is the recap for Episode 3 of Vinyl (HBO, "Whispered Secrets")I call it "Record Man vs. Music Man."
Every Monday throughout the season, you will find my recaps here early on Monday Morning. This weeks Richie remains in a drug-induced haze while everything continues to fall apart around him. You know...The usual!
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