The Last of the Sad Bastards

The Last of the Sad Bastards
Filed under: cocaine addiction poems
In his music, Smith was the eternal sufferer. The New York Times obituary published after his death in 2003 called him “a luminary of independent rock” who wrote “bleak stories of turmoil, addiction, domestic violence and despair.” …. relying on the … Read more on Willamette Week

The Dismemberment Plan's "Uncanney" Comeback
Filed under: cocaine addiction poems
Of course, throughout his career Morrison has always been forthcoming about his love of punk and pop music; in interviews and in songs, he has frequently cited his attraction to hip-hop, R&B, and especially Gladys Knight & the Pips. The Dismemberment … Read more on Mother Jones