About Austin Krueger

Austin works as a cost analyst for TDS Telecom in the Government and Regulatory Affairs team. He has a marketing degree from UW-Whitewater and has worked in various departments including marketing, sales and network services since joining TDS in 2004. He is a huge sports fan – if he’s not at work, odds are you can find him at Miller Park, Lambeau Field, Camp Randall or the Kohl Center watching the game. In his spare time, he’s chairman of a local non-profit, avid music fan, rec sports MVP and an early adopter when it comes to most new technologies.
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A Twisted Christmas

Cheap Tunes Tuesday: A Twisted Christmas

There's a Christmas album that's a little outside of the box and unusual, but in a good way. A Twisted Christmas is an album of absolute classic Christmas songs played in a heavy metal style—with a few lyrical changes along the way. Critics seemed skeptical at first but were stunned by how much they loved the harder interpretations of the traditional carols. Give this fun one a try today!
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Beach Boys Christmas

Just when the British music invasion was sweeping the scene, Brian Wilson had a brilliant idea to stay in the spotlight: recording The Beach Boy's Christmas Album. The result took the music charts by storm and will put a little surf style into your holidays.
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Once Upon A Christmas

Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

It’s undeniable that this duo has some sort of chemistry that’s just hard to explain. Their voices blend as thought they grew up singing with one another and understood all the subtle nuance behind harmonizing so perfectly. With all that said, it’s easy to understand why this has sold over five million copies worldwide.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Barenaked For the Holidays

Holiday albums can be very hit or miss, but Barenaked Ladies' effort is on-brand quirky and filled with fun. Their interpretation of classics will bring a smile your face which is not a bad place to start this holiday season.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Lee Brice

With a bunch of CMT Award nominations and a couple wins, and even a Grammy nomination, go ahead and give Lee Brice a shot today. He’ll drive your truck, roll every window down, and by gosh, have you tappin’ your toes to the tunes. Happy Tuesday and be safe this week in your holiday plans!
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Sugar Ray 1459

Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Sugar Ray

Sugar Ray's third studio release, 14:59, came out in January of 1999. Leaking the lead single “Every Morning” a week early, the album debuted in the top 20 of the Billboard 200. After two underwhelming releases previously, the band realized the money is in making music with a more radio-friendly sound. This album was intended to be thirteen tracks of hopefully fun songs—something they accomplished, selling nearly 10 million albums worldwide.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Silverchair

When the members of Silverchair were just 15 years old, they put out their most popular—and critically acclaimed—debut album. After being a monster hit in Australia, it came to the U.S. where it left its mark. Take a listen it may be better than you may, or may not, remember.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Tantric

If you were listening to mainstream rock back in 2001, this will undoubtedly take you back to that era. For many, it was a simpler time— and sometimes that feels nice to reflect upon. Give Tantric a shot today, you might just find yourself astounded at the much-needed distraction it provides on this day in history. Happy Tuesday!
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow has one won nine Grammys, sold 60 million albums (and counting), and has acting creds too. Her career isn’t over, but if she decided to hang it up, she’d easily be one of the most decorated vocalists in history. And always remember, if it makes you happy—it can’t be that bad. Happy Tuesday!
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Rascal Flatts

They say all good things must come to an end. In January of 2020 this group announced they were calling it quits sometime this year...but that was before COVID hit. Will they come out with one more album? Who knows, but in the meantime, kick back and enjoy this monster hit album.
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