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Ira Robbins

Ira Robbins is the editor of "The Trouser Press Guide to '90s Rock" and a 40-year veteran of rock journalism. He lives in New York with his wife, cat and records.

Record reviews: Who needs them?

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When he was cruel

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And life flows on

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Brian Wilson, card-carrying genius

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Links on the chain

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Ladies and gentlemen of the jury …

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Did Lester Bangs die in vain?

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Garageland

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Bowery boys

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50,000,000 Backstreet Boys' fans can be wrong

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