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William D. Anderson

William D. Anderson

What 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, 2020

Sep 21, 2020

William D. Anderson

Quadrophonia: My Favorite 12 Albums and 20 Singles, 2018

This 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, 2018

Quadrophonia: My Favorite 12 Albums and 20 Singles, 2018

Dec 22, 2018

William D. Anderson

Quadrophonia: My Favorite 11 Albums and 13 Singles, 2017

Year-end lists stink because the moment you read a year-end list, your own perceptions about what constitutes “good” or “great” immediately…

Dec 18, 2017

Dec 18, 2017

William D. Anderson

Nine reasons why Garth Brooks wins the customer experience

Sioux Falls is experiencing a glut of Garth Brooks over the next week, with the star entertainer and his better half, Trisha Yearwood…

Sep 18, 2017

Sep 18, 2017

William D. Anderson

Quadrophonia: Metamodern Lives of Sin

Let’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, 2016

Jan 27, 2016

William D. Anderson

Quadrophenia: 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, 2016

Jan 22, 2016

William D. Anderson

Quadrophonia: 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, 2016

Jan 21, 2016

William D. Anderson

Blue-Eyed Soul and Blue Suede Shoes

In 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, 2016

Jan 19, 2016

William D. Anderson

Quadrophonia: 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, 2016

Jan 18, 2016

William D. Anderson

Quadrophonia: Trotting Around the Yankee Hotel

Quadrophonia: A Facebook Music Blog

Jan 17, 2016

Jan 17, 2016

William D. Anderson

William D. Anderson

I am a customer experience believer, bank guy, passionate dad and community member, and I go to more concerts than I should.

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