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Orr Shtuhl

Orr Shtuhl is a writer living in subterranean Washington, D.C., where he maintains Wordsworth, a superterranean music and lyrics blog. Email him here.

Oracular Spectacular, in Particular

Lyrics in music rarely get the scrutiny and attention they deserve. With an ear for meaning, ORR SHTUHL digs into the glam roots of MGMT’s critically acclaimed album. (Wordsworth | September 23, 2008)

Out of Arm’s Way

Lyrics in music rarely get the scrutiny and attention they deserve. With an ear for meaning, ORR SHTUHL dives deep into the unsettling content of Islands’ latest album. (Wordsworth | June 18, 2008)

Making the Case for Music Fanboyism

The critic is the defender of taste, often to diehard fans’ chagrin. But inside every critic is the ultimate fan, who must temper their gushing with honesty. ORR SHTUHL brings the evidence. (Op-Ed | December 6, 2007)


TODAY’S FEATURE

Go Climb a Tree

When all you want is get away from it all, just grab a branch, hoist yourself up, and leave your troubles below. RALPH GAMELLI guides you to a peaceful place.

OUR MAN IN BOSTON

Manguel on Reading

Alberto Manguel writes about his first love.

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