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Look Ahead: Spring 2004

A special sneak preview of upcoming releases with an exclusive cut from Wilco's new album, A Ghost is Born. Also featured: New music from the Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith, Lou Reed and more.

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CD Review: Polyphonic Spree's 'We're Heavy'

Music critic Tom Moon has a review of the major-label debut from The Polyphonic Spree, Together We're Heavy. The band is a 26-member symphonic pop group from Dallas, Texas.

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The Best Songs of 2004

Below are the 20 most mentioned songs from both listeners and reviewers with randomly selected comments from some of those who picked them.

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The National, Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith

A beautifully fake empire from The National; New music from the epic Polyphonic Spree; Brilliant new pop from Scotland's Travis; Lennon via Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison and more.

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The Polyphonic Spree and Mark Olson in Concert

Few bands can rival The Polyphonic Spree's sound — not to mention its size. A whopping two dozen members strong, the group brings its commanding stage presence to a live performance at WXPN and World...

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An Epic Performance by the Polyphonic Spree

With two-dozen uniformed members, The Polyphonic Spree is more like a small army than a band. True to its image, the Dallas-based group makes high-energy, symphonic rock with the exuberance of a...

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The Polyphonic Spree: Euphoric and Cathartic

Few bands can rival The Polyphonic Spree's stage presence — not to mention its size: The group boasts a whopping two dozen members, who combine to make a sound that can be sprawling, inspiring and...

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All Songs Considered Holiday Music Mix '09

It's that time of year again, when we gather 'round the warm glow of a computer to air our grievances with one another, hug it out and spin some seasonal songs to make it all better.

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All Songs Considered Holiday Music Special 2011

There's more to the season than "Jingle Bell Rock." This week, the All Songs crew spins some holiday music you might not have heard before.(Image credit: iStockphoto.com)

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The Polyphonic Spree In Concert

The group's mix of upbeat, melodic songs and heavy themes has made The Polyphonic Spree known around the world. Tim DeLaughter and his bandmates stopped by World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.(Image...

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The Polyphonic Spree Covers John Lennon For The Holidays

The super-sized band is on a holiday music tour to perform seasonal songs, including a beautiful version of John Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)." In this video, the song is set to animated...

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The Polyphonic Spree: Tiny Desk Concert

The sprawling assortment of singers, horn players, guitarists and percussionists is the largest band we've ever hosted at the Tiny Desk. But Tim DeLaughter and his group say they're used to playing a...

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New Music From The Polyphonic Spree, Jon Hopkins, Eleanor Friedberger, More

Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share an epic, exuberant cut from The Polyphonic Spree. Plus the experimental folk-rock group Akron Family, Sweden's Goat, electronic music genius Jon Hopkins &...

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First Watch: Polyphonic Spree, 'Raise Your Head'

The band's latest video is an elaborately planned mousetrap that misfires, with hilarious results.(Image credit: Courtesy of the artists)

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The Polyphonic Spree On World Cafe

The gigantic band has taken its joyful, exuberant Christmas music on the road, touring the country with its "Holiday Extravaganza." Hear the group play classic Christmas tunes in this studio...

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CD Review: Polyphonic Spree's 'We're Heavy'

Music critic Tom Moon has a review of the major-label debut from The Polyphonic Spree, Together We're Heavy. The band is a 26-member symphonic pop group from Dallas, Texas.

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The Best Songs of 2004

Below are the 20 most mentioned songs from both listeners and reviewers with randomly selected comments from some of those who picked them.

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The National, Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith

A beautifully fake empire from The National; New music from the epic Polyphonic Spree; Brilliant new pop from Scotland's Travis; Lennon via Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison and more.

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The Polyphonic Spree and Mark Olson in Concert

Few bands can rival The Polyphonic Spree's sound — not to mention its size. A whopping two dozen members strong, the group brings its commanding stage presence to a live performance at WXPN and World...

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An Epic Performance by the Polyphonic Spree

With two-dozen uniformed members, The Polyphonic Spree is more like a small army than a band. True to its image, the Dallas-based group makes high-energy, symphonic rock with the exuberance of a...

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