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Swan Songs

Rock and roll ain't never easy. Sometimes bands just run out of steam at the end of their careers, often leaving behind a final lackluster album in their wake that becomes a kind of ho-hum footnote to their legacy. Still, while these swan song albums might not be the greatest of the respective bands' careers, they do yield some important treasures.

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Guest Curator:
T. Cole Rachel for Critical Mob
Category:
Miscellaneous
Air Date:
Jun 23, 2010
 

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