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The long-overdue release of Vince Guaraldi’s soundtrack for You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown has finally crossed the finish line—and in style. Pressed at 45 RPM on black Eco Mix vinyl , this release from Lee Mendelson Film Productions gives jazz lovers, Peanuts fans, and vinyl collectors a reason to cheer. It’s more than a nostalgia piece; it’s a lovingly restored slice of 1970s musical experimentation from one of animation’s most influential composers. Originally broadcast in October 1975 , You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown was the 14th animated Peanuts television special, and the final one scored by Guaraldi to air before he died in early 1976. The motocross-themed special gave the jazz pianist room to innovate—and he took full advantage, blending his signature West Coast cool with funky synth textures and the electric energy of the era. While it’s often overshadowed by A Charlie Brown Christmas , this score is one of Guaraldi’s most ambitious and creatively rich, and the 2025...

Durry’s sophomore album This Movie Sucks is anything but disappointing — despite the intentionally self-deprecating title. What began as a viral TikTok project has matured into a fully realized musical identity for sibling duo Austin and Taryn Durry. Their latest release is a bold, deeply personal collection of songs that blend pop-punk punch, indie introspection, and working-class wit. If their 2022 debut Suburban Legend was a coming-of-age snapshot, then This Movie Sucks is the awkward sequel that confronts adulthood head-on — clumsy, unfiltered, and full of heart. The album kicks off with “Bully,” a ferocious opening track that sets the tone with crunchy guitars, shout-along vocals, and pointed lyrics aimed at online toxicity. It’s a defiant anthem that balances sarcasm and sincerity, with Austin growling “greetings, people of the internet” like a battle cry. There’s a rawness to the track — not just in sound but in spirit — that mirrors the album’s larger themes of burnout, disillu...