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Show #118: 02.29.08
Reviews: Janet and Michael Jackson, Sia, Sons and Daughters, Black Mountain, Erykah Badu

It's been 25 years since fans first purchased Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Now the King of Pop has released a special edition of the landmark album, and Jim and Greg will tell you whether or not to shell out your dough a second time around. They’ll also review the latest from Jackson’s sister Janet, as well as Erykah Badu, Black Mountain and Sia.

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DIJ: (link)

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Show #117: 02.22.08
Topic: A Classic Album Dissection: The Beatles' Revolver

This week Jim and Greg will dissect one of the greatest albums of all time--Revolver--and talk with Geof Emerick, the man who engineered it.

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Show #116: 02.15.08
Topic: Best Soundtracks

Jim and Greg gear up for the Oscars by discussing the most important part of a movie: the soundtrack. Saturday Night Fever, Purple Rain, The Graduate...Tune in to see what made the cut.

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Show #115: 02.08.08
Guest:
Gregg Gillis aka Girl Talk, Bob Newhart

Gregg Gillis, aka Girl Talk, has become an underground sensation by using other people's music. This week the sample-based collage artist joins Jim and Greg for a discussion about dance parties, biomedicine and running from the law.

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Show #114: 02.01.08
Guest:
The Powerhouse Sound

The members of Powerhouse Sound, Ken Vandermark, Nate McBride, Jeff Parker and John Herndon, blend jazz, rock, reggae, punk and funk for a sound that defies boundaries. Tune in to hear their discussion with Jim and Greg, plus a special live performance.

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Bonus Song "Shocklee/Broken Numbers" Full Version: (link)

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