December 2009
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An Atheist in Heaven
“I’m not a victim, I’m not a victim, oh I-I-I, I am an atheist. I am an atheist.”
— Vic Chesnutt, from the song “Speed Racer” off of 1990’s “Little”
About five minutes before I sat down to Christmas Eve dinner, I heard the news that Vic was in a coma. I knew that was it. I think everyone did. Don’t know why.
Vic was the first...
Vic Chesnutt in a coma →
It’s also being reported by the New York Times — very sad news to learn on Christmas Eve. Vic has tried on several occasions to take his life, and has battled depression for a long time. He’s way too valuable to lose and we hate that he’s been suffering so. We’re pulling for you Vic. Come back.
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And now you must listen to Neutral Milk because... →
Oral Roberts dead at 91 →
Growing up in an evangelical household, I was subjected to the teachings of this televangelist weekly for years. Didn’t stick.
What did, and then some, is this really interesting story that ran a few years back on This American Life about Carlton Pearson, who originally started out in the Roberts fold, preaching some serious Pentacostal hellfire and damnation and eventually heading up a...
Spandau Ballet to perform in space. Really? →
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Jeff Mangum, Bonnie "Prince" Billy and more on...
This just in from Merge Records:
On June 11, 2009, musician Chris Knox suffered a life-altering stroke at his home in Grey Lynn, New Zealand. Stroke: Songs for Chris Knox is a celebration of Chris and his music. He was instrumental in bringing New Zealand punk and alternative music to international audiences with Tall Dwarfs, Toy Love, and his solo work. Artists from the U.S. (Jeff Mangum, Yo La...
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