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The Dandy: Getting Romantic with Ken Stringfellow

Everett True, The Stranger, 1999

CONFESSION: I never liked the Posies. Felt they were too much in thrall to the sweet, spiked pop of Big Star. Disliked their skinny ties and fey mannerisms. Didn't understand why pop had to sound so rounded off, so sweetened.

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