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Note for Note: A Complete Guide to the Discography of Boyz II Men (Part One)

Note for Note: A Complete Guide to the Discography of Boyz II Men (Part One)

Get your harmony vocals tightened up and ready to go–we’re taking a look at the discography of Boyz II Men in a 2-part series.

Cold as Ice: Why Do We Bother?

Well, my Pens lost today. Mostly through a third period meltdown that saw them racking up the penalties and impotently trying to survive shorthanded again and again. It was a frustrating way to lose, and in all honesty, I’m a little bit bummed out now, even though I have zero personal stake in the game. It’s a question that comes up inevitably for all of us sports fans, when our team chokes and we spin into a brief, morose sadness: […]

The Carlton Shuffle, 2/9/13

The Carlton Shuffle, 2/9/13

Congrats folks – we’ve collectively made it through another week! As you decompress and recharge, take a listen to what the Popblerd staff have been digging this week. This edition of The Carlton Shuffle is a little more rock heavy than usual, though I’m not complaining. No, instead I’ll complain about the fact that there are no Black Sabbath records on Spotify. Alas! What have you been grooving to this week? Let us know in the comments!

The Carlton Shuffle, 2/2/13

The Carlton Shuffle, 2/2/13

Spring is getting ever closer, so piss off, January! Give a listen to this week’s Carlton Shuffle, while February comes in like a groundhog.

Popblerd! Predicts Super Bowl XLVII

Popblerd! Predicts Super Bowl XLVII

The Popblerd! Staff predicts the Super Bowl

The Carlton Shuffle, 1/26/13

The Carlton Shuffle, 1/26/13

Here’s your weekly dose of picks from the Popblerd staff – diverse as always! Have a great weekend, everybody – and thanks for checking in with us this week!

Cold as Ice: Time for Hasty Judgments!

Cold as Ice: Time for Hasty Judgments!

We’re a week into the new, short season of the NHL, but that didn’t stop fearless hockey fans Jay and Stephen from making a lot of rash judgments (Stephen more than Jay)! Should you give up on your team already? We’ll tell you now! Jay: So we’re not quite a week into the 2013 (I refuse to say 2012-13) NHL season? What are your thoughts? Stephen: So far, so good! There has been a lot of balance among teams so […]

The Carlton Shuffle, 1-19-13

The Carlton Shuffle, 1-19-13

Here it is folks – this week’s serving of what’s been moving the molecules around in the Blerdosphere. Although there’s not a strict theme this week, many selections reflect current events – I’m sure you’ll catch the pattern soon enough. What have you been listening to this week?

The Carlton Shuffle, 1/5/13

The Carlton Shuffle, 1/5/13

Here we are – the first week of 2013 behind us! And we’re back to business as usual over here at Popblerd. So no fancy themes this week, just the Popblerd staff picks of what’s been swimmin’ in our earholes this week. Enjoy!

The Carlton Shuffle, 12/28/12

The Carlton Shuffle, 12/28/12

Hello again! For this week’s Carlton Shuffle, we decided to put together a playlist featuring some of our favorites from 2012. So grab yourself a magnum of champagne, sit back, relax, and check out some of our favorite tracks from the past year. And while we’re at it, a big hearty “thank you” for visiting, reading, and listening to what you find here at Popblerd! We’re tickled that you’re here, and look forward to providing you with more music and […]

The Carlton Shuffle, 12/22/12: Holiday Edition

The Carlton Shuffle, 12/22/12: Holiday Edition

Ho ho ho, loyal readers! For this week’s Carlton Shuffle, we decided to get into the spirit by compiling a holiday-themed playlist. And true to form, there are very few ‘obvious’ cuts on here, so don’t pass this one over just because you’ve been spending too much time at the mall. It’s a solid hour’s worth of yuletide tunes perfect for giftwrapping, cookie baking, nog drinking, misteltoeing, etc. Enjoy, and happy holidays to all!

A Guide to the Discography of Bob Mould (Part Three: Post-Millennium, from Electronica to Rock God Again)

A Guide to the Discography of Bob Mould (Part Three: Post-Millennium, from Electronica to Rock God Again)

Part 3 of our look at Bob Mould’s career examines the twists and turns he took over the last decade, including forays into electronica and a return to rock.