Review of Stop Making Sense (1984) by German M — 07 Apr 2009

Break out your big suit and your dancing shoes. Jonathan puts together one hell of a party!

This review of Stop Making Sense (1984) was written by German M on 07 Apr 2009.

Stop Making Sense has generally received very positive reviews.

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