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  • The 25 best Stranger Things needle drops, ranked Movies The 25 best Stranger Things needle drops, ranked By Matt Mitchell January 4, 2026 | 1:30pm
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  • Daniel Blumberg’s score for The Testament of Ann Lee will make you shake and quake Daniel Blumberg’s score for The Testament of Ann Lee will make you shake and quakeBy Sam RosenbergDecember 23, 2025 | 10:30am
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Music Reviews
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  • Time Capsule: George Benson, Give Me the Night Time Capsule: George Benson, Give Me the NightRatingA
  • No Album Left Behind: Maria Somerville’s Luster is a transient, indescribable pathway No Album Left Behind: Maria Somerville’s Luster is a transient, indescribable pathwayRating8.0
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  • Time Capsule: Swirlies, Blonder Tongue Audio Baton Time Capsule: Swirlies, Blonder Tongue Audio BatonRating8.7
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  • Dove Ellis arrives out of nowhere with remarkable debut Dove Ellis arrives out of nowhere with remarkable debutRatingB
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