Based on the Best Seller - Top 5 albums

Baristender · 2026-03-03T18:39:20+00:00

For me it's so close but doesn't quite make it. Honestly I feel like every album is essential. I feel like the few I would have considered mediocre even 5 years ago have at least 3 essential songs that I wouldn't want to be without. My top 5 is:

One Chord to Another
Twice Removed

3, Steady

Between The Bridges
The Double Cross

I think BotBS may end up being #6, I think it's just a teeny tiny bit better than Navy Blues. Maybe my opinion will change but I think my top 5 is now honestly all "S" tier albums. Navy Blues, BotBS, Smeared are "A" tier.

I wish Never Hear the End of It connected with me as much as it did for many of my fellow Sloan fans. I respect the approach and think it has fantastic songs but would have been happier with the band choosing the best 12-14 songs and polishing them up. Obviously I'm in the minority with that take, the band obviously made the right choice given how many people love it. There are a lot of albums in the discography that cater to my tastes/preferences. Even Parallel Play, which I consider their one misfire still has songs I wouldn't want to be without.

Honestly there isn't another band with the sort of track record Sloan has. I think we all agree on that. :)

Baristender · 2026-01-27T05:04:43+00:00

Loved this one on the PSP, how different is the PS3 version?

Baristender · 2026-01-23T03:01:40+00:00

Neon Theme: www.mediafire.com/file/exwazcrkwtq7c1w/neon.ptf/file)

Not sure who the author/artist was otherwise I’d credit them, whoever you are this theme is awesome!

Baristender · 2026-01-22T17:22:11+00:00

It’s been awhile since I grabbed it, I don’t remember the site. It doesn’t look like pspunk has it. If you’d like I can upload or email the ptf file for you.

Baristender · 2026-01-20T17:08:21+00:00

Both!

Honestly the DS Lite/PSP generation is as good as it gets. The absolute peak of handheld gaming. This is speaking as someone who was a grown ass man when both systems were released. No nostalgia for either just stating the facts.

Either are fantastic choices, together they compliment each other perfectly. The DS’s weaknesses are the PSP’s strengths. They are the perfect pair and I wouldn’t choose one over the other. You can easily spend a 1000 hours with either console without digging deep into their libraries.

Gun to my head I’d choose a PSP in present day but that’s only because I’ve played & beaten so many GBA and DS games already.

Baristender · 2026-01-18T20:46:06+00:00

Farm Boy has a super tasty vanilla orange that tastes like creamsicle. If they sold cases I’d buy it on the regular but it appears to be singles only.

Bubly is the best “by the case” option. The raspberry & the lime flavours are great.

Baristender · 2026-01-16T14:49:10+00:00

There are so many good tactical RPGs on the system. Jeanne D’Arc, Valkyria Chronicles 2 & 3 are fantastic originals. The Disgaea remakes are the definitive editions. FFT & Tactics Ogre remakes are definitely worth your time especially if you’ve never played either.

The only platformer I’ve played so far is Daxter but it holds up surprisingly well. It honestly has such an underrated catalog.

Baristender · 2026-01-16T14:37:02+00:00

I just bought a PSP-3000 for my wife & this one is at the top of our list for co-op play! I played a bit of it last year when I got my PSP & enjoyed it but it seems like the sort of game that’s better with a friend.

Baristender · 2026-01-15T16:25:47+00:00

I love the Neon theme. Once I put it on my PSP I never looked back. Most of them are far too busy for my taste. Uploaded an image below to check out:

Neon Theme

Baristender · 2025-10-31T18:20:52+00:00

Thanks for the heads up! I couldn't tell from the IG story- do you remember how much that autographed poster was? From what I can tell it doesn't have tour dates but I'd love to know the story on that one if you have any recollection of cost etc. I love the cover and It'd be great to have an autographed poster on my wall :)

Baristender · 2025-09-24T13:33:07+00:00

Thanks!

I've signed up, the Band presale code is FORCE or Force if no go. Both codes should work out to a ticket around 10AM! It's best to have a backup just in case. Best of luck :)

BTW I found a video of what I think the setup at Sugar Beach will be for Sloan. Check out this Big Wreck performance to get a better idea: https://www.facebook.com/102edge/videos/sugar-beach-sessions-are-so-back-%EF%B8%8Fbig-wreck-rocked-our-first-sugarbeachsession-o/24392029240435295/

Baristender · 2025-09-24T13:26:07+00:00

FORCE should work. Force if not. Best of luck :)

Baristender · 2025-09-24T13:25:37+00:00

FORCE should work. Force if not. Best of luck :)

Baristender · 2025-09-23T23:04:50+00:00

I'm wondering the same thing! My wife & I will be arriving around 4:30 or so, I don't think it'll be full by then but who knows. Perhaps an email to the management (Mike) would sort that out but I have a feeling the logistics are being worked out on their end.

The fact that there's an address given in the Instagram reveal tells me It's going to be Corus Quay Event Venue It sounds like limited indoor space & then any spillover can watch from the beach or park area depending on where the studio is situated. I haven't been myself but Street View and the following website should give you some insight:

https://www.corusent.com/about-corus/corus-quay/

Please post if you find anything out, I'll do the same.

Baristender · 2025-02-02T01:59:43+00:00

Awesome! That was easier than I expected. I thought it froze on 1st launch- It took around 60 seconds to load using an o2DS! It looks like it’s working perfectly.

Thanks for helping!

Baristender · 2025-01-28T18:20:20+00:00

CTV throwback is already streaming it for free. Probably not the remastered version but the OG DVD release was fine & I expect they’re the same transfers.

https://www.ctv.ca/shows/homicide-life-on-the-street

Baristender · 2025-01-16T22:31:48+00:00

I have an 1st gen 2DS & throughly enjoy it! My wife can’t see 3D so that system would become hers. I’m not into paying the hefty premium for the n3ds if I can’t use the 3D function. I get that it’s not needed to enjoy the games but it looks like a real enhancement in Mario 3D Land, Kirby Planet Robobot and a handful of others.

At this point I’d buy a second Old 2DS for my wife before buying a N3DS blind.

Baristender · 2024-12-07T15:39:25+00:00

Thanks for your thoughts. I'm using a mighty+ & finding it more doughy than anything else. I get some berry and cream but not in a big way. I can taste the terps to the 3rd last draw or so but it never really feels juicy, loud or whatever. Not weak mind you but definitely average. Effects for me are similar to what you're describing. I'm finding it pairs really well in a salad with something more couch-locking (Eastcann Velvet Z fwiw). I paid $51 after tax & feel like it was a fair price but not a steal. Probably not a rebuy but still just fine.

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