
The Worst Year in Rock: Between Divorces, Diseases, and Our Patience with 'Product Categories' Running Thin
Iconic 90s bands like L7 and Hole reveal the pains and pleasures of signing with major labels and the dilemma of authenticity.
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The Worst Year in Rock: Between Divorces, Diseases, and Our Patience with 'Product Categories' Running Thin

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