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Man at His Best
Pop Music for Men
Franz Ferdinand’s new album is dance music for people who are into that sort of thing and—somehow— a revelatory set of 12 songs for those who aren’t
February
1
2009
ANDY LANGER
Pop Music for Men
ANDY LANGER
February
1
2009
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Man at His Best
Pop Music for Men
Franz Ferdinand’s new album is dance music for people who are into that sort of thing and—somehow— a revelatory set of 12 songs for those who aren’t
February
1
2009
ANDY LANGER
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