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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 10h

#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#ArtistFaveLP

Album: House Tornado / Throwing Muses

Day 1: Track 8 / Drive

My fave album by my fave band. Kristin tends to be opaque about her lyrical content. That being said, love the lyrics to this song.

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Drive

YouTube video by Throwing Muses - Topic

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 10h

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 20 unranked

Madonna | Love Profusion

My second repeat artist. My go-to answer to "Fave Madonna" is Into The Groove, but low-key it's this gem. I love when Madonna has male background vocals.

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Madonna - Love Profusion (Official Video)

YouTube video by Madonna

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 15h

Not really one to slut shame, but watched the final Downton Abbey movie - Lady Mary's kinda easy. Not mad at it, but she's got a body count. #DowntonAbbey

Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 1d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 19 unranked

The White Stripes | Seven Nation Army

I recall this track from Elephant broke big and ushered in a full brigade of "stripped down/Neo-Grunge" bands like Interpol, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Modest Mouse, et al.

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The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by The White Stripes

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 1d

Naturally I have to run an errand in Harvard Sq the first day of the Head of the Charles. Tbh I expected more of a crowd.

Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 2d

Got mine and already sorted!

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 2d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 17 unranked

Kylie MInogue | Slow

My second Kylie song on this list - you're welcome! The live version of this from the Tension tour was amazing, FYI.

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Kylie Minogue - Slow (Official Video)

YouTube video by Kylie Minogue

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 2d

During my data masters, there's a case study on causation!=correlation, on the blow-by-blow of medical research vs big tobacco, til FINALLY we could say, yes, smoking >> cancer, thus the warnings. I feel like we're in a similar: Is the Right racist? We're forced to do stupid math to prove it.

Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 3d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 16 unranked

Christina Aguilera | Fighter

On 2002's Stripped, Fighter was released as a single in 2003. I loved this album. Fantastic video.

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Christina Aguilera - Fighter (Official HD Video)

YouTube video by CAguileraVEVO

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: We just secured a court order temporarily stopping the Trump Administration from demanding that states turn over personal, sensitive information about SNAP recipients to fuel their cruel immigration policies.

We'll keep fighting this in court as the case continues.

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 3d

Drop something MANIACAL 🖤

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Kristin Hersh @kristinhersh.bsky.social · 3d

morning xo

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 3d

Either I'm just old or this is the earliest I've contemplated taking my AC out of the window, bc...

a crowd of people are gathered in a room with a sign that says i said brrr it 's cold in here on it

ALT: a crowd of people are gathered in a room with a sign that says i said brrr it 's cold in here on it

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 4d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 15 unranked

Britney Spears Ft. Madonna | Me Against The Music

In an era dominated by "collabs", this is one of the best (imho). "Hey Britneyyyy, you say you wanna lose control".

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Britney Spears - Me Against The Music (Official HD Video)

YouTube video by BritneySpearsVEVO

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 5d

Boston looks forward to welcoming the world to our beautiful city, the cradle of liberty and city of champions.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Trump on moving World Cup games from Boston: "We could take them away. Your mayor is not good."

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 4d

It’s niche, but nothing pisses off Massholes more than outsiders not understanding that Foxboro is NOT Boston.

The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 5d

President Trump said that he could “take away” the 2026 World Cup games scheduled in the Boston area if he feels there are “unsafe conditions.” trib.al/SA9rK0a

Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 4d

clown doing clown things 🤷

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 4d

Only good thing about Seth Moulton's candidacy is it will unearth the simmering ageism among "progressives" like no other. We don't talk enough about how this dimension (a full year, pre-Gaza/Debate, attacking Biden re: age, whilst giving Pres Fatass a pass) contributed to where we are now.

Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks to @geodrew.bsky.social & @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social for hosting this challenge. It was a lot of fun 🎶🔥

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 5d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 14 unranked

Missy Elliott | Pass That Dutch

Extremely creative. The Aaliyah and 9/11 references. Such an amazing song. The video just makes it better.

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Missy Elliott - Pass That Dutch [Official Music Video]

YouTube video by Missy Elliott

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 5d

#ArtistFave15
#SuzanneVega 15>1

Tom's Diner / DNA Remix

A sometimes forgotten gem. I always loved how this song was used to develop the MP3 format: Suzanne's voice, almost speaking, almost singing, in tune but rich with texture.

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Suzanne Vega, DNA - Tom's Diner

YouTube video by SuzanneVegaVEVO

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 6d

A surprisingly great addition to a running playlist.

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 6d

#ArtistFave15
#SuzanneVega 15>1

Left Of Center / Pretty In Pink Soundtrack

From the Pretty in Pink Soundtrack, featuring Joe Jackson on piano.

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Suzanne Vega - Left Of Center

YouTube video by SuzanneVegaVEVO

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 6d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 13 unranked

The Killers | Mr. Brightside

I've seen the Killers a couple times live, I dig Brandon's rock-god swagger, something I feel is woefully lacking.

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The Killers - Mr. Brightside (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by TheKillersVEVO

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 7d

#ArtistFave15
#SuzanneVega 15>1

Ironbound Fancy Poultry / Solitude Standing

A real highlight of Solitude Standing. Fantastic songwriting.

"Fancy poulty parts sold here.
Breasts and thighs and hearts.
Backs are cheap and wings are nearly free.
Nearly free"

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Ironbound / Fancy Poultry

YouTube video by Suzanne Vega - Topic

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