Music Features
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The No Ripcord Years: 2007-2009 (NR10)
In the final part of our No Ripcord Years series, we take a look at 2007, 2008, and the first first months of 2009.
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The No Ripcord Years: 2005-2006 (NR10)
2005 and 2006 go under the spotlight in the penultimate edition of our No Ripcord Years series. Sufjan Stevens, the Hold Steady, and Neko Case star.
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Albums We Overrated (NR10)
Even No Ripcord writers get things wrong from time to time. As part of our tenth birthday review, we look back at three albums that we memorably overrated.
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The No Ripcord Years: 2003-2004 (NR10)
The No Ripcord writers look back at 2003 and 2004, and albums from Arcade Fire, Mission of Burma, Tom Waits, and the White Stripes.
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The No Ripcord Years: 2001-2002 (NR10)
Radiohead, Wilco, The Strokes and Fugazi feature in our nostalgia-soaked look back at 2001 and 2002.
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The No Ripcord Years: 1999-2000 (NR10)
As part of our tenth birthday celebrations, I asked the current crop of No Ripcord writers to contribute a few words on some of their favourite records of the last ten years. This is not intended to be a definitive look at the last decade; think of it instead as a space for all of us to remember some of the great music of the period and to promote a few overlooked efforts.
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Top Ten Late Night Records (NR10)
Neil Insh selects his favourite nighttime records, which include albums from Wilco, The Dead Texan and Angelo Badalamenti.
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Top Ten Records For Every Mood Of Your Morning Commute (NR10)
For the better part of five days, every week, we are tied to a clock, forced to scrape out a living when we’d all much rather be having fun. At least we can listen to some decent tunes on the way to work.
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The Culture Bunker #7: NR10 Special
After years of silence, No Ripcord received a scribbled letter from Peter Mattinson after he heard of our 10th birthday.
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Top Ten Lost Gems (NR10)
Jody White selects ten overlooked favourites from his record collection.
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