Joe SupanPerfect Song #3: “I’ll Never Be Happy Again (Marfa Session)” by Eleanor FriedbergerIt’s always dangerous when a song sets out to be both funny and sad. David Berman made a career of it — Honk if you’re lonely tonight —…1 min read·Jul 6, 2023----
Joe SupanPerfect Song #2: “Thumbs Off” by The CleanNot everyone who has great taste loves The Clean, but everyone who loves The Clean has great taste. After seeing one show in 1981, Roger…1 min read·Apr 18, 2023----
Joe SupanTen years with Waxahatchee’s American WeekendThere’s a meme that resurfaces every once in a while about how, at some point, we all did something for the last time without realizing it…6 min read·Nov 9, 2021----
Joe SupanPerfect Song #1: “End of the Line” by Roxy MusicIt’s 1976. You’ve just broken up with Bryan Ferry. He’s a good guy, you think to yourself. You hope he doesn’t take it too hard. Think…1 min read·Jun 11, 2021----
Joe SupanFountains, Not DrainsCan the Cavs’ insane trade deadline salvage their season?6 min read·Feb 26, 2018----
Joe SupanOn Jerry Garcia’s “Positively Fourth Street”When does a cover exceed the original?2 min read·Jul 25, 2017--2--2
Joe SupanJulie Byrne Made the Best Album of 2017Julie Byrne tells the story of her second album like this: “It was the first warm afternoon of the year. I walked alongside the Atlantic as…4 min read·Jun 14, 2017----
Joe SupanWhat’s the best version of “Ceremony”?Ranking the top five covers of the Joy Division/New Order classic3 min read·Mar 1, 2017--2--2
Joe SupanHARSH 70s REALITYBlood on the Tracks vs. Berlin: Who Wore the Divorce Album Better?5 min read·Feb 8, 2017----