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White Paper: “Sleeping Satellite” by Tasmin Archer (1992): Authorial Intent, Documented Meanings, and Critical Reception

Posted on October 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Drawing on published interviews with Tasmin Archer and her co-writers as well as contemporary retrospectives, this white paper finds that “Sleeping Satellite” is explicitly about the achievement and aftermath of the Apollo Moon landings and the disappointment that … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Complicated History of the Release and Reception of Music from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Posted on October 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY) occupy a unique and paradoxical place in rock history — as both a symbol of musical harmony and a case study in artistic conflict. Their recordings, both together and apart, trace the … Continue reading →

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White Paper: From “Not Reckless II” to Global Arena Rock: What Bryan Adams Has—and Hasn’t—Said About Into the Fire, Waking Up the Neighbours, and 18 ‘Til I Die

Posted on October 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Adams has publicly framed Into the Fire (1987) as a purposeful break from the teen-nostalgia/romance formula of Reckless (1984), accepting that some listeners expected a sequel and didn’t get one. He has said he wasn’t fazed by the … Continue reading →

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On Themes In The Music Of The Bee Gees

Posted on December 23, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Bee Gees’ remarkable five-decade career was characterized by several consistent thematic and musical elements that helped define their distinctive artistic voice. One of the most prominent themes throughout their work was the exploration of romantic relationships in all their … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Humble & Kind

Posted on June 11, 2018 by nathanalbright

Humble & Kind, by Tim McGraw There is one little thing that nags me about this otherwise enjoyable book, and that is the fact that Tim McGraw is listed as the author.  Now, my feelings on Tim McGraw as a … Continue reading →

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I Love To Be The Underdog

Posted on December 7, 2013 by nathanalbright

This is the third time that words from an Imagine Dragons song have come up as I have pondered over a topic to write about [1], and in this particular case the song helps to unify some of the concerns … Continue reading →

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An Open Door

Posted on November 14, 2011 by nathanalbright

Through what doors or gates in our minds and hearts can information and growth and novelty come?  Each of us to some extent is a fortress, armed to the teeth against what we view as hostile incursions.  No matter how … Continue reading →

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The Tragedies Of Amy Winehouse And Jennifer Elliott

Posted on July 24, 2011 by nathanalbright

Yesterday, July 23, 2011, the talented British singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse was found dead of currently unknown causes. It will not take long for a movie to be made of her short and tragic life, making her out to … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Heart

Posted on July 17, 2011 by nathanalbright

Update: Heart was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the class of 2013. Introduction Heart is one of the bands that people ask about often and end up looking for them on my blog reading my … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: The Moody Blues

Posted on June 15, 2011 by nathanalbright

[Note:  The Moody Blues were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.] Continuing the series of bands unjustly denied their spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we come to the Moody Blues.  The … Continue reading →

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