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thought that "Johnson has a world-weary voice reminiscent of
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Grant, Kieran (February 24, 1996). "Johnson's
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DeRogatis, Jim (May 2, 1996). "Martin and Me: J Mascis/Year of
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McGuire, Judy (May 1996). "Mike Johnson Tries to Buy a Tie".
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