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SIDE ONE:

  1. Return of the madness: A detailed glance at obsession, music and mental health through four Pearl Jam shows in three weeks
    A very personal account of following my favorite band on the road, travelling with friends and getting turned on to new music. This one tops 4,000 words. From Static and Feedback, June, 2006
  2. The Who are honored, not finished
    A long piece reviewing the taping of the VH-1 Rock Honors: The Who special in Los Angeles, as well as a look at the Who's place in history. Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, the Flaming Lips, Tenacious D and Incubus are also covered here. From Static and Feedback, July, 2008
  3. All thrills and no frills: Marc Ford tackles his music with no pretense
    Interview with guitarist Marc Ford, and a review of his concert in Phoenix. From Static and Feedback, June, 2007
  4. Gilmour hones his craft with 'On an Island'
    Former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour shows how to age gracefully in this review of his album, On an Island. From Static and Feedback, March, 2006
  5. Pharewell to Phish: Fans flock to final shows as band says goodbye
    A review of Phish's two shows in Mansfield, run on the day that their Coventry festival began. In 2009, though, Phish got back together. I didn't get a chance to see them. From The Standard-Times, Aug. 14, 2004
  6. John Lennon's death, 25 years later
    John Lennon was murdered about 18 months before I was born, but he's still had a tremendous impact in my life. From Static and Feedback, December, 2005

SIDE TWO

  1. Holmstrom finds tender connection to goalie
    A local goalkeeper from Dartmouth High School had a terrible car accident, but struck up a friendship with Revolution keeper Matt Reis. I can't imagine having to go through something like this, but she kept her sense of humor and spirits up the whole way. From The Standard-Times, Nov. 12, 2006
  2. Moss quieted by Giants' 'D,' Super Bowl loss
    Randy Moss was seething after the New England Patriots' loss to the Giants. Written on deadline from Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. From The Standard-Times, Feb. 4, 2008
  3. Brown has seen it all
    This Super Bowl XLII feature looks at the career and outlook of the longest-tenured member of the New England Patriots. From The Standard-Times, Feb. 2, 2008
  4. Gator sparks steroid shuffle
    A look at what would happen if we actually tried to correct every baseball award handed out since 1988. This was one of my most-linked columns, and coincidentally, Rick Reilly wrote practically the same thing in 2008. I'm fairly certain he has no idea who I am. From The Standard-Times, Feb. 18, 2005
  5. Confessions of a Pearl Jam junkie
    An earlier feature on Pearl Jam, this article chronicles my mini-trek following the band for two weeks on their Riot Act tour. This story was later published at www.giventowail.com, a Mike McCready fan site, as well. From The Standard-Times, July 27, 2003