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Tag Archives: Rock

I Would Die 4 U

December 3, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: Drawing on new research and enlivened by Touré’s unique pop-cultural fluency, I Would Die 4 U relies on surprising and in-depth interviews with Prince’s band members, former girlfriends, musicologists, […]

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The Monster Club

August 26, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: In the tradition of THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD and TALES FROM THE CRYPT comes THE MONSTER CLUB, starring genre superstars Vincent Price and John Carradine. When elder vampire […]

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Film, Literature

Phonogram, vol. 3: The Immaterial Girl

January 29, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: The creators of the award-winning THE WICKED + THE DIVINE return to their founding critical smash, PHONOGRAM with THE IMMATERIAL GIRL. In a world where music is magic, phonomancer […]

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Literature, Music

Phonogram, vol. 2: The Singles Club

January 15, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: We’ve put you on the guest list. Don’t be late! This is one night you’ll never forget! The second series of Phonogram separates itself from the frenzied mob of […]

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Literature, Music

Phonogram, vol. 1: Rue Britannia

January 1, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: Britannia is ten years dead. Phonomancer David Kohl hadn’t spared his old patron a thought for almost as long… at which point his mind starts to unravel. Can he […]

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Literature, Music

Animal House

December 17, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: One of the most popular movie comedies of all time is also the film that made food fights an art form and John Belushi a star. This raunchy, screwball […]

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Film

Fatale, Book 4

August 21, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: Sex, drugs, rock-n-roll, and ritual killers all collide in the strangest and most exciting volume of FATALE yet. A strange woman with no memory stumbles into the lives of […]

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Literature

Blue Man Group: How to be a Megastar Live!

August 20, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: So, you wanna be a rock and roll star? There’s no better way to get into the megastar groove than with Blue Man Group’s HOW TO BE A MEGASTAR […]

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Prince: The Undertaker

August 6, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: 6 live direct 2 DAT tracks by Prince. *********************************************************************** Prince: The Undertaker 6.25 eyelights: Prince’s shredding. eyesores: the concurrent “storyline”. its lack of hooks. its low budget, home video […]

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Skandalon

July 10, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: “Skandalon,” found in the Gospels, refers to a persistent trap or obstacle, such as the one that confounds the mesmerizing, Jim Morrison-like lead character Tazane. He is a true […]

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Literature

She Likes Girls, vol. 1

March 9, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: These six exceptionally well-produced lesbian movies tell the stories of lesbian lives: from sweet love to poignant coming out. Highlights include the magical modern lesbian fairy tale, The Piper; […]

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Film

Howard the Duck

February 23, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: From executive producer George Lucas and the pages of Marvel Comics comes this unbelievably funny comedy about a fast-talking, cigar-chomping, beer-loving duck from a parallel universe who crashes to […]

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Film, Literature, Music

Ramones: It’s Alive 1974-1996

September 27, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Pioneers of punk the Ramones are one of the most celebrated rock acts of all time, and their place in music history is undeniable. As the quintessential garage band, […]

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