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HBO's 'Vinyl': Let's Just Say It - Pitchfork Was Wrong
HBO's 'Vinyl': Let's Just Say It - Pitchfork Was Wrong

Yesterday, HBO announced the cancellation of its show Vinyl.

Today, Pitchfork wrote an article congratulating HBO for cancelling the show (written by a nice fellow named Eric Harvey).

This is my response to that article.

Enjoy!

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Vinyl (HBO): My Requiem
Vinyl (HBO): My Requiem

The sad news was released today that HBO cancelled it's 1970's music show Vinyl.

My thoughts on the cancellation (literally days after I released my Vinyl-based eBook).

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I Love Vinyl (HBO) - Am I "Rockist" or Right?
I Love Vinyl (HBO) - Am I "Rockist" or Right?

Time again to decide if I am "Rockist" or Right.

This week I am putting my love of the television show Vinyl (HBO) in the firing line.

Vote on my Twitter profile or by leaving a comment!

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Vinyl (HBO): Meet The Ghosts
Vinyl (HBO): Meet The Ghosts

Vinyl is a television universe populated by musical ghosts.

Over the first four episodes I have pointed out nine "ghosts" who have appeared on the show to highlight or help demonstrate something about the characters on the show. 

But each of these "ghosts" also represented a real figure in music history so I am using this article to  bring some more attention to each of them.

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5 Reasons Why Vinyl (HBO) is Awesome
5 Reasons Why Vinyl (HBO) is Awesome

Not sure you want to dive in and start binge watching Vinyl (HBO)? 

Here are five strong reasons you should take that plunge and start loving Vinyl!

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Vinyl Episode 1 - Darkness at the Heart of "Record Man"
Vinyl Episode 1 - Darkness at the Heart of "Record Man"

This is my recap of Episode 1 of Vinyl (HBO, "Pilot").

I call my recap "Darkness At The Heart Of Record Man."

In this, the first, episode Record Mogul Richie Finestra considers selling his label American Century Records + discovering hip-hop and punk all while inhaling large amounts  of cocaine.

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Vinyl: 3 Reasons I am Excited For The HBO Premier
Vinyl: 3 Reasons I am Excited For The HBO Premier

This is my pre-cap of the television show Vinyl (HBO). 

These are the three reasons I am very excited for the series premier later this month!

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