Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt: A 30-Year Celebration
Few debuts are bonafide classics. Jay-Z’s 1996 album, ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ is one of those classics. Take a ride with SOTB to celebrate the album during its 30th anniversary and find out why SOTB still finds inspiration in it today.
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You and I Are Polar Opposites: A Take on Romance Typically Unseen in Anime
‘You and I Are Polar Opposites’ is my favorite 2026 romcom anime so far. If it continues the good vibes, laughs and story? It may end up being my favorite from the 2020s, period.
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Remembering Prince’s Unique Take on “I Can’t Make You Love Me”
There’ve been dozens of takes on Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” For me, Prince’s version is my favorite for two distinct version
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Why SOTB Doesn’t Cover Many Recent Releases
Simply put, I don’t want/like the TMZ-esque vibes that come with covering modern music in 2026.
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It’s About the Little Things: A ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Season One Review
‘Witch Hat Atelier’ season one, story-wise, is solid. Your mileage may depend on your tolerance for cute girls (and creatures) doing cute things in the midst of a “dark” world–and first seasons dedicated to world-building. That said, stay for its appreciation for “the little things” and the small victories in life. That’s where ‘WHA’ truly shines.
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Is Mike Elias the Reason for the Orioles’ 2026 Struggles?
Everything, eventually, runs its course. Has Mike Elias’s tenure in Baltimore done so as well?
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