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Mark F. Griffin

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Unofficial Freegal – Gilberto with Turrentine

September 1, 2023June 11, 2023 by Mark Griffin
Cover of the 1971 album "Gilberto with Turrentine", with the words "Unofficial Freegal" superimposed.

The latest in a series of posts highlighting gems in the vast catalog of Freegal, a service that allows free mp3 downloads to library users.

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Unofficial Freegal – For the Birds: The Birdsong Project

September 1, 2023February 6, 2023 by Mark Griffin
Cover of "For the Birds" The Birdsong Project", with the words "Unofficial Freegal" superimposed.

First in a series of posts highlighting unsung gems in the vast catalog of Freegal, a service that allows free mp3 downloads to library users.

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Autumn Music: 5 Pop/Rock Albums That Sound Like Fall

September 2, 2021November 1, 2015 by Mark Griffin
photo by Heather Wilson Smith

Here are five of my favorite autumnal albums: sounds that emit a subdued, warm glow; and soft, round edges, manifested as organic, woody and resonant instrumentation.

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Favorite Albums of 2014

April 10, 2018February 8, 2015 by Mark Griffin

Bernhoft, Wye Oak, The Both, Real Estate, Kan Wakan, TEEN, Erlend Øye, Beck, Thievery Corporation, PHOX, Against Me!, Sharon Jones, and many more. Plus a note on why I never did this again.

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“Larks’ Tongues In Aspic, Part Two”, the gift that keeps on giving

February 3, 2023February 3, 2015 by Mark Griffin
king crimson, larks tongues in aspic

The amazing Rachel Flowers rekindles the memory of how I met one of my dearest friends.

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New Release: Sticky Wickets, by The Duckworth Lewis Method

April 6, 2018July 1, 2013 by Mark Griffin

You don’t need to know about cricket to appreciate the brilliant pop of The Duckworth Lewis Method.

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New Release: Once I Was An Eagle, by Laura Marling

April 6, 2018May 21, 2013 by Mark Griffin

If you like subtle beauty, do yourself a favor and pick up Laura Marling’s wonderful new album.

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New Release: Cleaners From Venus- Vol. 2 of Captured Tracks reissues now available for sale

April 4, 2018May 1, 2013 by Mark Griffin

Essential music from UK indie pop godfather Martin Newell.

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