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From the Archives: Talk Talk's "Laughing Stock"

The art-rock band ends it's run with a masterpiece.

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Kevin Alexander
Aug 04, 2023
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Note: For the last 2 years, I’ve taken on the challenge of reviewing 100 new (to me) records. I looked at this one early last year after On Repeat reader William Collen suggested it. This post sparked more comments and emails than anything else I’ve published- before or after.

In short, this record resonated with a lot of people. And a…

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