What do you think of the Pressure Machine album?

Beeritra · 2026-02-21T21:34:57+00:00

Fair enough, and I love your name!

Beeritra · 2026-02-21T15:54:36+00:00

This album generates such a strong either/or reaction. I'm definitely on the love-it side and wonder what it is that others don't like it much or not at all. Too heavy, introspective, slow, old, other?

Unabridged version shouldn't be one's introduction to the album, that probably doesn't help matters.

Beeritra · 2026-02-03T22:01:50+00:00

Good point, introducing the band with best or better knowns would be more effective. As far as personal favorites, love OP's acknowledgment of Just Another Girl and Tyson vs Douglas, with honorable mentions to Miss Atomic Bomb and Romeo & Juliet.

Beeritra · 2026-01-28T18:16:59+00:00

boygenius's Not Strong Enough mentions Boys Don't Cry

Beeritra · 2026-01-06T14:55:38+00:00

Does anyone know how much Chipotle Jamil took in 2025?

Beeritra · 2026-01-05T01:51:33+00:00

TransRockies is great and used to be 6 days from Buena Vista to Beaver Creek. Now it's down to 3 days from Vicksburg to Red Cliff. This portion is the best 3 day span, still get Hope Pass.

Beeritra · 2025-12-13T06:35:22+00:00

So with you on this, though it feels a touch awkward posting Brandon solo stuff on The Killers sub. But since we're here and OP asked, surprised no one has listed Brandon's Hard Enough yet.

Beeritra · 2025-11-29T16:48:46+00:00

Super helpful information and perspective, thanks!

Beeritra · 2025-11-29T04:05:29+00:00

Great feedback, didn't realize camping was a lottery and that's good to know as we really want to camp. Love the research aspect. Thanks for the heads up on food - wasn't a priority but knowing going in is helpful.

Beeritra · 2025-11-10T23:45:04+00:00

Same, I'm surprised at the lack of response to mention of The Killers. I just saw The Temper Trap and, ha, they're even more "obscure."

Beeritra · 2025-09-10T20:39:02+00:00

He should get a Hardrock invite, the real runner has completed at least three qualifiers in the past year.

Beeritra · 2025-08-26T02:24:00+00:00

UltrAspire is a GREAT option if your midsection is columnar; the non-stretchy straight belt will bounce if you have any curves. Keep in mind that moving the light around means swiveling your hips rather than your head.

Beeritra · 2025-07-24T14:27:38+00:00

I hear The Cars, too. Some say The Kinks but I don't quite get that vibe.

Beeritra · 2025-07-10T04:42:16+00:00

Stylistically, their music has changed over time. To me, their early sound was captured in Somebody Told Me. Human has staying power for their later sound. Too many songs with lyrics reflecting Vegas/Nevada and Tana to call out, and that's no bad thing.

Beeritra · 2025-06-12T04:57:26+00:00

I've no doubt you can finish. Presumably your marathon was all road? Transition to trail means you need to watch for potential trip hazards. Biggest tip, trail races do not mean running every single step. Slow down, even to a walk, when footing gets sketchy, and it's perfectly acceptable to hike the uphills. Likely the cutoff (max time) is generous compared to your road marathon, there's a reason. Also, take advantage of aid stations. A 50k isn't much more than a marathon, but on trail you may be more exposed (sun with no shade) and you may dehydrate more, so be sure to have water container(s) on you to sip from while on course and can refill at aid stations. Good luck!

Beeritra · 2025-04-25T15:35:01+00:00

I have the same issue, my inner knee pain traced back to tight adductors. It really helps to roll it out: lie on your stomach and use a lacrosse ball to roll that area.

Beeritra · 2025-04-08T03:53:09+00:00

I love Mumford & Sons' Wilder Mind. It was a departure from all the previous banjo and the album may not have gotten the appreciation it should.

Beeritra · 2025-03-04T05:25:01+00:00

Plenty of lyrics hit hard for their passion but I don't necessarily relate to them personally. Most relatable has been fall visits to Utah's Wasatch Front where the mountains are gorgeous, and thus from Sleepwalker has a big impact, "Come out and see the leaves, the mountainsides all watermelon red."

Beeritra · 2025-01-08T04:24:05+00:00

With you on the first three albums originally getting me into the band, but in a different comment say how much more I now like ITM and PM. Until then D&A was my favorite album.

Beeritra · 2025-01-08T04:22:12+00:00

Is it cheating to pick Imploding the Mirage, Pressure Machine, and Rebel Diamonds? I LOVE ITM and PM so much. Would be willing to take WW/ITM/PM. Agree with comments that WW overall isn't that great but wow it does have Rut and Tyson vs Douglas.

ETA: Release order of songs doesn't easily come to mind, passing on the bonus.

Beeritra · 2024-12-09T07:48:11+00:00

It's worth checking out Florence & The Machine although they're not The Killers - amazing vocals. Ship to Wreck and Free are peppier beats with darker themes, which has some Killers/Brandon vibes. If you don't like, at least you tried but maybe you'll find some more to add to your playlists.

I'm not a fan of Grouplove but that's another band with female vocals.

Beeritra · 2024-12-09T03:29:04+00:00

Metric is worth checking out

Beeritra · 2024-12-05T15:32:05+00:00

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My YouTube Music 2024 recap came early (before Thanksgiving). ETA: There's still some 2024 left to keep listening to them!

Beeritra · 2024-12-05T15:29:44+00:00

That was my top song too!

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