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Ted Kennedy’s career shows that America is indeed the land of second chances.
In Britain, as today’s papers will no doubt reflect, Chappaquiddick remains a prominent feature of the Kennedy biography. That is partly because controversy – and heroism – maintain a far greater prominence for foreign audiences than domestic audiences. Americans witnessed his rehabilitation and [...]

When Burial emerged in 2006 with his self-titled debut album, the attention appeared to be split between the excellent content on the album and the persona of the artist who crafted it. Despite glowing reviews, the figure behind Burial never provided background, interviews, or even a photo indicating their existence. For all listeners could have [...]

The past month provided me with a much-needed break, one that allowed me to take a break during a time in which artists are usually reluctant to release material. After all, releasing an album in late December or early January bears the risk of being overlooked for year-end honors. It is not that most artists [...]