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November 2007

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The Tao of Foo

Aging gracefully with babies in tow, the Foo Fighters gird themselves for a long future together by following a few simple credos.

Kid's Nation

From his days as a Devil Without A Cause up until his rebirth as a Rock N Roll Jesus, has sailed through career highs and lows with a "what, me worry?" grin. After a decade of arena-rocking, the always outspoken Midwesterner shares his tips on how to survive a life in rock.

The Spin Interview: Dave Gahan

Having already endured megastardom, heroin addiction, and, um, dying for a couple minutes, Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan steps away for a little me time and comes to grips with his decadent legacy: "To be quite honest, I'm just your garden-variety junkie alcoholic."

"The Hottest Band on Earth Should Get Everything They Want, No?"

Of course they should -- but three years after their last album stiff, the Hives are working to regain that title with a little help from unlikely friends.

Breaking Out: Kate Nash

British bird turns romantic tragedy into pop ecstasy

The SPIN Interview: Beth Ditto

Everything about the Gossip's lead singer, Beth Ditto, is big: her mouth, her ambition, her ideas, and herself. "I don't judge women for feeling they have to be thin," she says. "I judge the world for being so antifemale."

Radiohead, Inc.

The release of In Rainbows turned the music biz on its ear. But what's the rest of the story?

Slash Is In Session

Entertaining and educational, the guitarist's autobiography, Slash (HarperCollins), offers a crash course for aspiring rock gods. Here's what we learned.

Lupe Fiasco

The globe-trotting MC takes us inside his suburban Chicago house.

Why Bruce Is Boss

Win Butler isn't the only breakout star of this decade with a fondness for the Boss. Hear what the Hold Steady's Craig Finn and the National's Matt Berninger have to say about Springsteen.

The Virgins

Manhattan party boys charm with their soul-dusted indie rock.

Lil Wayne

The New Orleans MC and self-proclaimed studio hound professes, "Different is needed."

I, Puscifer

He's the genitalia-obsessed frontman for one of rock's most successful bands. But with his new side project (and winery!), Tool's Maynard James Keenan wants to be nothing less than a one-man brand.

Album Reviews


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