William D. AndersonWhat we owe one another — an introduction (and another voice in the social media wilderness)My training is in political science and I spent some years considering Congress, the presidency, and leadership. I taught many…Sep 21, 2020Sep 21, 2020
William D. AndersonQuadrophonia: My Favorite 12 Albums and 20 Singles, 2018This year, I’ve tried to stay away from reading year-end lists. Pretty much. It’s nearly impossible anymore to avoid being influenced by…Dec 22, 2018Dec 22, 2018
William D. AndersonQuadrophonia: My Favorite 11 Albums and 13 Singles, 2017Year-end lists stink because the moment you read a year-end list, your own perceptions about what constitutes “good” or “great” immediately…Dec 18, 2017Dec 18, 2017
William D. AndersonNine reasons why Garth Brooks wins the customer experienceSioux Falls is experiencing a glut of Garth Brooks over the next week, with the star entertainer and his better half, Trisha Yearwood…Sep 18, 2017Sep 18, 2017
William D. AndersonQuadrophonia: Metamodern Lives of SinLet’s start here: Sturgill Simpson’s band is a stewpot of badass. These five guys made a record that, when played live, is filled with some…Jan 27, 2016Jan 27, 2016
William D. AndersonQuadrophenia: YHFT’s “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart”“I am an American aquarium drinker. I assassin down the avenue. I’m hiding out in the big city blinking. What was I thinking when I let go…Jan 22, 2016Jan 22, 2016
William D. AndersonQuadrophonia: YHFT’s “Radio Cure”Before reading on, listen to this version of “Radio Cure” from Wilco’s 2005 live album Kicking Television. It gives excellent context for…Jan 21, 2016Jan 21, 2016
William D. AndersonBlue-Eyed Soul and Blue Suede ShoesIn the wake of a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday and a chance to reflect on rights and responsibilities, I got to thinking about Adele…Jan 19, 2016Jan 19, 2016
William D. AndersonQuadrophonia: YHFT’s “Heavy Metal Drummer”One of my favorite Wilco live moments is from Kicking Television, their outstanding live double album. On it, the drum machine that kicks…Jan 18, 2016Jan 18, 2016
William D. AndersonQuadrophonia: Trotting Around the Yankee HotelQuadrophonia: A Facebook Music BlogJan 17, 2016Jan 17, 2016