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The contents text describes the piece as looking at his status as a major figure of his generation and addressing controversy surrounding comments attributed to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther clearly visible features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsian Dub Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Chandrasonic selects favourite Rebellious Jukebox tunes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLo-Fidelity Allstars\u003c\/strong\u003e – feature covering the band during the 1998 festival season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOh Man! 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