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R.I.P. Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse)

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  1. mic

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    :(

    Rolling Stone: Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous Takes Own Life

    Pitchfork: R.I.P. Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous

    Bummer. :(

    If you're unfamiliar with Mark Linkous' music, I definitely recommend it.

    R.I.P. :(

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    #1 mic, Mar 7, 2010
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    Its crazy how someone can take their on life.
     
    #2 RoxSqaud, Mar 7, 2010
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    What a kick in the junk. He was really talented.
     
    #3 BMoney, Mar 7, 2010
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    WTH? :(

    He was supposed to release an album with Danger Mouse in 2009, but it never got released due to a legal snafu.

    His music was an unique sound, very mellow and calming. A brilliant musician.

    They are taking our indie musicians fast this year.

    RIP+
     
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  5. nickb492

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    Dang that's sad. I really like Dark Night of the Soul.
     
    #5 nickb492, Mar 7, 2010
  6. Yonkers

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    Never heard of him. I do like the songs.
    Seems like these really artistic types can be really conflicted and depressed. Maybe that's why they can make the art they do.
     
    #6 Yonkers, Mar 7, 2010
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    They only released 5000 copies of the album with a blank disc. You're supposed to download it.
     
    #7 nickb492, Mar 7, 2010
  8. Rocket River

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    I don't know this man or even his music.
    I am always bothered when someone takes their own life.
    I can only imagine how they must have felt. How Alone.

    R.I.P. Mark Linkous

    Rocket River
     
    #8 Rocket River, Mar 7, 2010
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    How crappy. What an incredible songwriter.

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    It's almost inevitable...
     
    #10 DonnyMost, Mar 7, 2010
  11. Blake

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    Damn...I am a huge Sparklehorse fan. "It's a Wonderful Life" is in my top 20 albums of all time.

    Sad...
    :(
     
    #11 Blake, Mar 7, 2010
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    it never got officially released, but its easily available. really good too - every song has a different singer and sometimes that can make an album uncohesive, but it worked perfectly on this - david lynch even sang a couple tunes.

    honestly, i cant say im too surprised he took his own life - suicide/death has always been a theme in his music.

    probably my best sxsw experience was a show w/ sparklehorse, flaming lips, mercury rev and grandadddy. 4 of my favorite american 90's alt-rock bands on one night!
     
    #12 jo mama, Mar 7, 2010
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    Wow! What a shame. RIP
     
    #13 FranchiseBlade, Mar 7, 2010
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