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The Week in Music: October 25-29

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Out.com Editors Oct 28, 2010
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The Week in Music: October 25-29 Some weeks the universe seems determined to shower us with gifts and this week was certainly one of them. In the last few days some of our favorite musicians released brand spanking new songs and videos and our heads are spinning and sweating with the velocity and fever of such brilliant music and visuals. From Robyn to Nicki Minaj to Men, here's what has us giving thanks to the music gods this week.

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