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Buh-bye, WMD. Hello ...?: The demise of one column, the birth of another. Plus, an exclusive free download of a strange and beautiful song by a soon-to-be star.; By Thomas Bartlett Feb 2, 2005
Turn da music up!: A brilliant remix of 2004's best hip-hop album, drunken elation from a Macedonian brass band and an intriguing tune from a latter-day U2 -- free.; By Thomas Bartlett Jan 12, 2005
Flash-forward 2005: The year ahead promises records from Beck, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, even Paris Hilton. Plus: Free music from Marianne Faithfull, Iggy Pop and more.; By Thomas Bartlett Jan 5, 2005
Holiday cheer: Christmas music that doesn't stink from the Silent League and Rickie Lee Jones. Plus: The best source for free, legal mp3s.; By Thomas Bartlett Dec 22, 2004
Checking it twice: The best music of the year included some likely suspects (Tom Waits, Madvillain), some underrated greats (Cee-lo), and yes, even a little Britney. Plus: The year's 25 finest free downloads.; By Thomas Bartlett Dec 15, 2004
What do they know?: Band Aid proves it's still clueless after all these years. Plus: Kiev's hottest rap riff and three songs from one of the year's best albums -- free.; By Thomas Bartlett Dec 8, 2004
Nothing to smile about: Am I the only critic in the universe who doesn't love Brian Wilson's "Smile"? Plus: Free music for jazz fans, Saturday Looks Good to Me admirers and Christmas-song haters.; By Thomas Bartlett Dec 1, 2004
Some you can leave behind: Is the new U2 record worth buying -- or should you just download two or three tracks? Plus, new free songs: The Unicorns, Scout Niblett and a Pixies classic.; By Thomas Bartlett Nov 24, 2004
Happy surprises: The incomparable Keith Jarrett Trio finds its way online. Plus: Live music from Wilco, a beautiful composition from Nick Drake, and songs from the forgotten and "quirky" -- free.; By Thomas Bartlett Nov 17, 2004
Why give up?: Postal Service, the band that stood up to the USPS, delivers music that justifies its fame. Plus: Free downloads from indie idol Neko Case, hipster favorite Vashti Bunyan and more.; By Thomas Bartlett Nov 10, 2004
Rainy days, doldrums and river towns: Let us now praise Blonde Redhead and CocoRosie. Plus: Music that's like "liquid ravioli," and free downloads galore from Pavement and more.; By Thomas Bartlett Nov 3, 2004
"Mosh" for the masses: The most important protest song of this election, courtesy of Eminem. Plus: Free new music from Tom Waits and the Pixies' Frank Black.; By Thomas Bartlett Oct 27, 2004
Good trill hunting: Minnie Driver's new album is deadly dull, but that doesn't mean it won't be a smashing success. Plus: A moment of pop unity from Nelly and Tim McGraw, and free downloads from "the next Most Important Band in Rock" and Elliott Smith's final album.; By Thomas Bartlett Sep 29, 2004
Let them wash over you: The disappointing brilliance of Bjork; pleasure, pain and exclusive free downloads from Diamanda Galas; and a great song from the most hyped band of the moment.; By Thomas Bartlett Sep 22, 2004
Grab your nyckelharpa!: An exclusive free download "Lord of the Rings" fans will love. Plus: New music from a Norah Jones precursor and an upbeat rocker from former Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg.; By Thomas Bartlett Sep 15, 2004
It's a hit!: The "song of the year" from a "redheaded love object"? Plus: Nonsensical piano doodles from John Cale and climactic music from a Japanese instrumental rock band -- free!; By Thomas Bartlett Sep 8, 2004
Crank the volume: Where are the new Marleys and Lennons?o?= Download the 25 best protest anthems today -- for free -- including several exclusive to Salon from Rickie Lee Jones, Xiu Xiu, Yuka Honda and more.; By Thomas Bartlett Sep 1, 2004
Staples of virtuosity: Exclusive free download: A new song by a member of the legendary Staples Singers. Plus: More from the musician who has inspired the most appreciative e-mail in the history of this column.; By Thomas Bartlett Aug 25, 2004
Stars of tomorrow ... and beyond: Free music from the next Suzanne Vega and from a European cult figure that every Beck fan should know about. Plus: What's wrong with borrowing a soul vocal trick or two from Kanye West, anyway?; By Thomas Bartlett Aug 18, 2004
Never meta girl like you before: Two exclusive free downloads from two of the year's most acclaimed records -- and don't take my word for it. Plus: A blissful, b-side Bjork.; By Thomas Bartlett Aug 11, 2004
Wilco she, or won't she?: The Fiona Apple album Sony isn't letting you hear, William Shatner's inept poetry-slam version of Pulp's brilliant "Common People" -- and free downloads from Badly Drawn Boy, Spoon and more!; By Thomas Bartlett Aug 4, 2004
Free soul: The best -- (nearly) legal -- MP3 blogs out there. Plus: An exclusive free download of an "eccentric soul" song from the '70s you've probably never heard of -- but definitely should have!; By Thomas Bartlett Jul 28, 2004
Fallen angel: Thumb-wrestling my way through a concert by the once great Elvis Costello. Plus: Edward Norton's favorite band, and free music from John "The Breakfast Club" Hughes' son.; By Thomas Bartlett Jul 21, 2004
Latter-day singers: New music from Rufus Wainwright and his little sister, Martha. Plus: A free post-"Grey Album" remix from Danger Mouse.; By Thomas Bartlett Jul 14, 2004
Don't you believe it: Fantasia is no Aretha, no matter how well she charts; Jeff Tweedy's guitar steals the show on Wilco's new album. Plus: A free download from the world's only great Mormon band.; By Thomas Bartlett Jul 7, 2004

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