Critical Conditions by Wayne Robins

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Greil Marcus on 'Mystery Train' at 50
A Conversation with the Author
Sep 17 • 
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When mp3s Rocked Newspapers
In Y2000, Newspapers Teamed With Local Bands to Survive
Sep 12 • 
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Beyoncé Seeks Perfection
"Renaissance" is Almost Perfect. But is that good?
Sep 5 • 
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August 2025

Summer of Creem Part Two
50 Years Ago, I was the Editor of America's Great Rock Magazine
Aug 29 • 
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The Summer of Creem, 1975
50 Years Ago, I was Editor of America's Greatest Rock Magazine
Aug 23 • 
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First Chair, Billy Joel Desk
A Matter of Trust Was Essential
Aug 16 • 
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Heavy Metal in Gorky Park
A Night Off on the 1987 Billy Joel Tour
Aug 8 • 
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WANTED: ONE POET LAUREATE
According to this, rock and rap are poetry.
Aug 4 • 
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July 2025

LEGENDARY, ICONIC, ROCK STAR EATS LUNCH
SEO is SRO on Apple News Teaser Headlines
Jul 30 • 
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Learning to Like Oasis
North American Stadium Tour is Coming
Jul 25 • 
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The Rolling Stones in Ireland, 1965
"Charlie is My Darling" on the Criterion Channel
Jul 21 • 
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Diddly Bops, Sport Rats, and Beach Boys
A User's Guide to My LI H.S.
Jul 15 • 
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