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10 iconic alternative albums that deserve to be certified RIAA gold

We’ve already established that there are some surprises that come with RIAA certifications. That said, there’s nothing more troubling than realizing that some of the most iconic alternative albums have never been certified gold. It’s not particularly surprising that there are some discrepancies between an album’s generalized reception and its certification standing. After all, the criteria […]

Is this a Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin or Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness lyric?

Andrew McMahon is arguably one of the hardest-working musicians in the alternative scene, having started his first successful band Something Corporate in high school. This band delivered such hits as “I Woke Up In A Car” and “Punk Rock Princess” from their major-label record Leaving Through The Window that McMahon still plays during his live […]