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Turn-On: Make Beautiful Music

I'm instantly smitten with a guy who knows all about music. Musician or not, there's just something irresistible about a music nerd.

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Hot Spot: Love in a Record Store

Remember High Fidelity? That film single-handedly proved what some of us have known for years: record stores are the perfect place to fall in love.The key is finding your ideal record store.

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Setting the Mood: Something to Write Home About

Whether you're a hipper-than-thou Pitchfork worshiper and he/she's all about the top 40, one thing is certain: at some point in high school or college you both listened to The Get Up Kids.The Get Up Kids were one of those bands that helped shape you

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Setting the Mood: It Could Be Sweet

Whether you're looking for a sultry striptease soundtrack or a surefire way to get in the mood for an evening out, there's one album that you absolutely must have. For years, Portishead has been my go-to music when I need a sexy soundtrack.

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Playing This Guitar Won't Get You Laid

It used to go like this: buy a guitar, learn a few Counting Crows songs, get laid.It wasn't always a foolproof plan -- but when it worked, it worked.Now it seems that being kick-ass at Rock Band and Guitar Hero is enough to impress someone.

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Love Rocks

The news hit the interwebs yesterday, and it appears to be true: gothy rocker Trent Reznor has officially tied the knot, proving once and for all that rock stars don't just get all the ladies... they get ladies worth keeping!

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Be an Irresistible Jukebox Hero

A jukebox on its own is a pretty wonderful thing, but a jukebox loaded with goodies at your favorite bar -- well, that's magic waiting to happen.

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Setting the Mood: 69 Love Songs

If you're looking for the perfect soundtrack to back an intimate evening at your place, look no further: 69 Love Songs pretty much guarantees that you'll feel the love.The Magnetic Fields' acclaimed three-disc album celebrated its 10th anniversary in

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Take a Tip From the Boss: Rock Like Bruce

Women love rock stars, but if you can't be a rock star in real life, at least be one in your home.But actually learning how to play guitar can take so long.

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One Sweet Gesture: The Mix Tape

The mix tape: one of the most thoughtful gifts you can make for a person.

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