Steven Hyden
@stevenhyden.bsky.social
The Ween Of American Rock Critics. Author of six books. @uproxx culture critic. Host of podcasts living and Dead. https://stevenhyden.substack.com/
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Although I'm not much of a list maker (or consumer) anymore, Steven's always great, and this piece is worth it just for the "The formula goes like this" section.
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How To Read Year-End Lists
Plus: An Extended Recommendation Corner With Sharp Pins and Quannic
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November 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Although I'm not much of a list maker (or consumer) anymore, Steven's always great, and this piece is worth it just for the "The formula goes like this" section.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Very enjoyable GBV-esque album out today.
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Balloon Balloon Balloon, by Sharp Pins
21 track album
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November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Very enjoyable GBV-esque album out today.
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@stevenhyden.bsky.social had a good write up about the problem with Welles. One worrisome thing among many, he’s been pretty coy about who he voted for in 2024
The (Bland) Ballad Of Jesse Welles
Also: A great new Wednesday album and some good heartland rock from Brian Dunne
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November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
@stevenhyden.bsky.social had a good write up about the problem with Welles. One worrisome thing among many, he’s been pretty coy about who he voted for in 2024
The Rolling Stones - I Love Ladies
YouTube video by TheRollingStonesVEVO
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November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Hey, year-end lists is on the horizon so I put on my prognosticator hat and took some educated guesses for what I think critics will pick for 2025's best albums.
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Which Albums Will Critics Choose As 2025’s Best?
Looking at eight acclaimed albums and guessing what will do best among critics this holiday season.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Hey, year-end lists is on the horizon so I put on my prognosticator hat and took some educated guesses for what I think critics will pick for 2025's best albums.
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Watched CLUELESS tonight with my daughter and was reminded that the single rudest interview subject of my life was Dicky Barrett of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Watched CLUELESS tonight with my daughter and was reminded that the single rudest interview subject of my life was Dicky Barrett of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
Spent an hour looking for my ELO farewell tour t-shirt before giving up. (a short story)
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Spent an hour looking for my ELO farewell tour t-shirt before giving up. (a short story)
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I wrote about the late, great Todd Snider.
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Todd Snider, Runaway Locomotive, R.I.P.
Make 'em Leave My Boots On, On The Day They Lay Me Down
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November 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I wrote about the late, great Todd Snider.
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I wrote about the late, great Todd Snider.
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Todd Snider, Runaway Locomotive, R.I.P.
Make 'em Leave My Boots On, On The Day They Lay Me Down
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November 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I wrote about the late, great Todd Snider.
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The Highland Street Incident
YouTube video by Todd Snider - Topic
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November 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
RIP Todd Snider. One of the greats, an unheralded songwriters' songwriter and a genuine character. Loved and proselytized for almost as long as I've been a music critic. A guy not only influenced by Prine/Kristofferson/Jerry Jeff but he seemed to come out of the same world.
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
RIP Todd Snider. One of the greats, an unheralded songwriters' songwriter and a genuine character. Loved and proselytized for almost as long as I've been a music critic. A guy not only influenced by Prine/Kristofferson/Jerry Jeff but he seemed to come out of the same world.
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Following Radiohead's "Weird Era" Tour
Also: Meditating On Robbie Robertson and Martin Scorsese's Late '70s "Lost Weekend"
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November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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This was just posted on Todd Snider's Twitter account. Asking everyone who loves his music to send him good vibes right now. Really hoping he pulls through.
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This was just posted on Todd Snider's Twitter account. Asking everyone who loves his music to send him good vibes right now. Really hoping he pulls through.
Happy 80th birthday Neil Young. Ten years ago I was in LA and I saw him eating dinner with Daryl Hannah. This was his car parked outside the restaurant. Peeked inside and yes there was a huge Pono player.
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Happy 80th birthday Neil Young. Ten years ago I was in LA and I saw him eating dinner with Daryl Hannah. This was his car parked outside the restaurant. Peeked inside and yes there was a huge Pono player.
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For @the-ringer.bsky.social, I wrote a big thing about Robbie Robertson's new memoir, which focuses on his friendship with Martin Scorsese in the late 70s, a topic I've long been obsessed with. Also went deeper on their overall collaboration in Hollywood and beyond. www.theringer.com/2025/11/12/p...
The Enduring, Hedonistic Bromance of Robbie Robertson and Martin Scorsese
A new posthumous memoir by Robertson, ‘Insomnia,’ details his relationship with the director from the late 1970s until their final collaboration on ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
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November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
For @the-ringer.bsky.social, I wrote a big thing about Robbie Robertson's new memoir, which focuses on his friendship with Martin Scorsese in the late 70s, a topic I've long been obsessed with. Also went deeper on their overall collaboration in Hollywood and beyond. www.theringer.com/2025/11/12/p...
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Great piece but it needed more CARNY.
For @the-ringer.bsky.social, I wrote a big thing about Robbie Robertson's new memoir, which focuses on his friendship with Martin Scorsese in the late 70s, a topic I've long been obsessed with. Also went deeper on their overall collaboration in Hollywood and beyond. www.theringer.com/2025/11/12/p...
The Enduring, Hedonistic Bromance of Robbie Robertson and Martin Scorsese
A new posthumous memoir by Robertson, ‘Insomnia,’ details his relationship with the director from the late 1970s until their final collaboration on ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
www.theringer.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Great piece but it needed more CARNY.
Wrote about doing the couch tour with Radiohead's current run of European dates, and this weird era they're in of creative inactivity, TikTok popularity, political controversy, and live excellence.
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Following Radiohead’s Current Tour, One Video And Bootleg At A Time
The English band’s first shows since 2018 have been rewarding to follow from a distance.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Wrote about doing the couch tour with Radiohead's current run of European dates, and this weird era they're in of creative inactivity, TikTok popularity, political controversy, and live excellence.
uproxx.com/indie/radioh...
uproxx.com/indie/radioh...
For @the-ringer.bsky.social, I wrote a big thing about Robbie Robertson's new memoir, which focuses on his friendship with Martin Scorsese in the late 70s, a topic I've long been obsessed with. Also went deeper on their overall collaboration in Hollywood and beyond. www.theringer.com/2025/11/12/p...
The Enduring, Hedonistic Bromance of Robbie Robertson and Martin Scorsese
A new posthumous memoir by Robertson, ‘Insomnia,’ details his relationship with the director from the late 1970s until their final collaboration on ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
www.theringer.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
For @the-ringer.bsky.social, I wrote a big thing about Robbie Robertson's new memoir, which focuses on his friendship with Martin Scorsese in the late 70s, a topic I've long been obsessed with. Also went deeper on their overall collaboration in Hollywood and beyond. www.theringer.com/2025/11/12/p...
Big into this song lately.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IX4...
Bruce Cockburn - Lovers In A Dangerous Time
YouTube video by BruceCockburnVEVO
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November 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Big into this song lately.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IX4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IX4...
Wow the new Vince Gilligan is the first TV show I've been excited about for a while.
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Wow the new Vince Gilligan is the first TV show I've been excited about for a while.
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The Original Good "Bad" Album
Plus: The New Waxahatchee/MJ Lenderman Supergroup and RIP Donna Jean Godchaux
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November 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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The Original Good "Bad" Album
Plus: The New Waxahatchee/MJ Lenderman Supergroup and RIP Donna Jean Godchaux
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November 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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