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Billy Idol: ''The Very Best Of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself''

The man with the best sneer in music--and pretty much the best hair too--gets a tidy career synopsis in "Idolize Yourself." All the oddly affecting creep-rock classics ("Dancing With Myself," "White Wedding, Pt. 1") are here, plus two haunting new cuts.

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People tend to either love or loathe patriotic holidays, but whether or not you're feeling the country's direction usually has little to do with a tendency in all of us to fire up the grill with family each year in the name of freedom U.S.A. So we ran a theme through this playlist and hope you'll give it a whirl--along with a sparkler or two--this July Fourth.

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"Summertime - B.B. Seaton" by DJ Spooky: "In Fine Style: 50,000 Volts of Trojan Records"

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"Super Hero" by Sir Alice

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"Brown Eyed Girl - Born On The Fourth Of July" by Van Morrison: ''Soundtrack Hits''

filed under: R&B/Soul » Blue-Eyed Soul

"Anarchy In The UK (Denmark Street Demo July 76)" by The Sex Pistols: "Spunk"

filed under: Alternative/Punk » Punk

"Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol: ''The Very Best Of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself''

filed under: Rock & Pop » Pop/Rock

Finding Emo - Although "emo rock" may be more of a '90s term, contemporary bands such as Fall Out Boy have revitalized the genre. Some prefer "punk-pop," but whatever you call them, these bands are all emo-tional.

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Best of SXSW 2008 - We didn't see all 1600 bands that performed this year, but we did we stumbled upon some amazing shows. The crowds gravitated toward more popular acts (R.E.M., Ice Cube, Motorhead), but in many cases we found our favorite shows came courtesy of up-and-coming artists such as the Explorers Club, Guilty Simpson, and These New Puritans. Here are some of our favorites.

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Call it a comeback - Big names from the past are back in the spotlight again, and they are just as popular as their proteges. Some don't mind if you call it a "reunion," while others claim they never left the game.

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Indie To Go Vol. 13 - This iPod-friendly sampler features topnotch indie newcomers and chart-toppers. Stream now (while you work), then visit the artist pages to download the songs to go.

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Coachella pre-party - The lineup for the 2008 Coachella Music Festival was announced and, like every year, we're amazed. We can't wait until April, so let's get the party started now! Here are some key artists that will be playing.

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Grammy nominees - There's no denying that the Grammys stand as the most prestigious music awards out there. True, indie artists don't get much love, however the range of categories--108 in all, from pop to polka--keeps things balanced. And the nominees are...

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Hitmakers Vol. 2 - Yeah, dropping names of new artists that nobody's heard of can be fun...but we know what you really sing along to (in your car at full volume with the windows up). Features Rihanna, Fall Out Boy, The Shins and more.

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Indie To Go Vol. 12 - This iPod-friendly sampler features topnotch indie newcomers and chart-toppers. Stream now (while you work), then visit the artist pages to download the songs to go.

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Songwriter Revival - Feeling more like 1977 than 2007, a recent outburst of singer/songwriters has spread like wildfire. These acoustic dreamweavers know how to woo crowds with their modest, whisper-light melodies.

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The new '90s - The artists in this mix share the dubious honor of having hit their apex in the 1990s, which meant splitting the limelight with Monica Lewinsky and thinking Will Smith was fashionable. Somehow, acts from Sarah McLachlan to Barenaked Ladies survived to record in the next millennium--and it turns out they're making some fine new music.

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Indie To Go Vol. 11 - This iPod-friendly sampler features topnotch indie newcomers and chart-toppers. Stream now (while you work), then visit the artist pages to download the songs to go.

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Metal Madness - From Iron Maiden to Slipknot, these skull-crushers are the top metal acts today. Whether you praise death or simply like your rock at 200 beats per minute, there's something here for you.

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Katy Perry

Not since Peaches has a saucy songstress taken sass this far. Over singsongy antipop ballads, Perry skewers all that the scene--and plain good taste--holds sacred. Sample lyric: "You're so indie-rock it's almost an art/ You need SPF 45/ Just to stay alive."

The Best of Radiohead

We are in an era of high kindness from Radiohead--it's almost like the group is policing its own karma. Now add a greatest-hits LP (their first ever) to the donations-only disc and the generous touring. "The Best Of" corrals wildly eclectic anthems into an impressively natural order.

John Mayer

Every generation has its soul savior, and today all eyes are on John Mayer. With Claptonesque guitar riffs and heart-melting vocals, his solo efforts (and collaborations with stars such as Common) have made him the new king of pop.

Death Cab for Cutie

Though they left indie labels behind years ago, "Narrow Stairs" show Death Cab's indie cred's still in full effect. Singer-guitarist Ben Gibbard's confessional, heartfelt lyrics come wrapped in meticulously placed arrangements and straightforward production that results in sturdy, melodic music.

Coldplay

Much has changed on the British pop kings' fourth studio LP. Gone is the electro tetchiness of "X & Y," replaced by a grandiloquence and real classic-rock force. This is Coldplay as molded by Brian Eno, and the partnership is out to convince us that "arena group" is no slur.

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Billy Idol: ''The Very Best Of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself''

Billy Idol: ''The Very Best Of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself''

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"Summertime - B.B. Seaton" by DJ Spooky: "In Fine Style: 50,000 Volts of Trojan Records"

"Super Hero" by Sir Alice

"Brown Eyed Girl - Born On The Fourth Of July" by Van Morrison: ''Soundtrack Hits''

"Anarchy In The UK (Denmark Street Demo July 76)" by The Sex Pistols: "Spunk"

"Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol: ''The Very Best Of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself''

"Young Americans" by David Bowie: "Young Americans"

"Can't Hold Us Back" by Public Enemy Featuring Paris

"New Era" by Retro Kidz

"Life Is Good" by Jason Tyler

"What I Need (Drop The Lime VIP Remix)" by Drop The Lime

"Bright Stars" by Daedelus

"This World" by Supreme Beings of Leisure

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Katy Perry

The Best of Radiohead

John Mayer

Death Cab for Cutie

Coldplay

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