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By Yancey Strickler, eMusic ContributorThe Chicago-based, New Orleans-originated Telefon Tel Aviv are respected, but not loved. Their first two records made clear that they have exceptional taste — and isn't that 50% of why you make a record? —… more »

By Michelangelo Matos, eMusic Contributor[Editor's Note: Shortly after this feature was submitted, Charlie Cooper, one half of Telefon Tel Aviv, passed away in Chicago. We have taken care to leave all of his quotes largely untouched.] Telefon Tel Aviv formed… more »