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• The Desperate Hour #25

  by Alex Piandes March 14, 2010
  Abbey Lounge R.I.P. For the 25th episode of The Desperate Hour, Alex pays tribute to the Abbey Lounge in Inman Square in Somerville, MA. The Abbey was an integral part of the garage punk revival earlier this decade and was home to many bands that would enjoy popularity outside Boston and New Englan...

• The Desperate Hour #26

  by Alex Piandes March 14, 2010
  For the 26th episode of The Desperate Hour, there are no themes but still manages to play 61 minutes of great tunes about being great tunes. Featuring tunes by Armitage Shanks, Hell on Heels, The Boss Tweeds, The Flamin' Groovies' Chris Wilson and more... DOWNLOAD

• The Desperate Hour #27

  by Alex Piandes March 14, 2010
  On the 27th episode of The Desperate Hour Alex cobbles together 51 minutes of outstanding tuneage spanning six decades-just like the other 26 episodes. Featuring The Modern Lovers, Cramps, The Defectors, the pre-Sensational Alex Harvey and more... DOWNLOAD

• The Desperate Hour #28

  by Alex Piandes February 27, 2010
  Greek Independence Day...kinda On the 28th episode of The Desperate Hour, Alex kicks off with some vital garage rockers of unknown origin then proceeds to rock the Acropolis with Greek garage punk and pop in honor of 3/26/26...1826, that is. Featuring tunes from the Wax Museums, Wildebeests, Frantic...

• The Desperate Hour #29

  by Alex Piandes February 27, 2010
  On the 29th episode of The Desperate Hour Alex plays 57 minutes of easy listening favorites from the likes of The Dirtbombs, Superchunk, The Ugly Beats, Trashmen and more...DOWNLOAD

• The Desperate Hour #30

  by Alex Piandes February 27, 2010
  The 30th episode of The Desperate Hour features the soothing sounds of The Demolition Dollrods, The Midways, The Stalkers and more...DOWNLOAD

• The Desperate Hour #31

  by Alex Piandes February 27, 2010
  For the 31st episode of The Desperate Hour Alex spins the decades from the 50's through the 2000's. Featuring family favorites from Alien Christ, CoCoComa, Belchpop Frenzy, and The Shangri-Las.DOWNLOAD

• The Desperate Hour #32

  by Alex Piandes February 27, 2010
  On the 32nd episode of The Desperate Hour, Alex closes out the summer banging out tunes from the Surfaris, Malamondos, Jehosaphat Blow, The Flinchers, 13th Floor Elevators and more... DOWNLOAD SUBSCRIBE

• The Desperate Hour #33

  by Alex Piandes February 20, 2010
  On the 33rd episode of The Desperate Hour, Alex goes ape with a mix mash of tuneage which will have you screaming, "THAT'S 44 MINUTES OF MY LIFE THAT I CAN'T HAVE BACK!!!"DOWNLOAD SUBSCRIBE

• The Desperate Hour #35

  by Alex Piandes February 19, 2010
  After another 3 month hiatus Alex dishes out more tunes about denial, revenge and unrequited love. Did you expect different? Featuring tunes from The Bug Nasties, Chesterfield Kings, Tell Tale Hearts and The Branded. DOWNLOAD SUBSCRIBE
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