Tom asks on Blue Lines Revisited: "If you could have reviewed any record in history at the time it first came out, which would you choose and why?" This is my response, which will shock no one:

Ashlee Simpson's Autobiography. Who knows if I'd have reviewed it with insight, arriving cold; Mikael Wood's review in the Voice was excellent; the point ( Read more... )

Inspired by Josh Langhoff, I've decided to go slightly more technical than I did in my column. Here again are the opening lines to "Love Me For Me":

It's been three days
You come around here like you know me
Your stuff at my place
Next thing you know you'll be using my toothpaste

What I said about the rhythm and singing was "'It's been' [pause] 'three ( Read more... )

More Ashlee. I try to do right by the craftsmanship and the poetry. (Thanks to Nia for inspiration.) I also pose a question that I suppose is really "Why do we care about artistry?" Any thoughts?

The Rules of the Game No. 11: Toothpaste and Coffee

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The Rules Of The Game #10: Embracing The Ashlee Whirlpool


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Another Nonapology Apology From Britney:

I apologize to the pap for a stunt that was done 4 months ago regarding an umbrella. I was preparing my character for a role in a movie where the husband never plays his part so they switch places accidentally. I take all my roles very seriously and got a little carried away. Unfortunately I didn't get the ( Read more... )