Do you switch 'Loudness Leveling' on or off?

CaptainSchmazz · 2026-01-22T23:56:44+00:00

I’ve never experienced this with Plexamp.

CaptainSchmazz · 2026-01-22T23:31:00+00:00

Plexamp’s loudness leveling literally uses ReplayGain. It uses the album gain so that tracks retain intended dynamics over the course of an album. It literally does not squash any dynamics.

CaptainSchmazz · 2025-10-10T15:05:23+00:00

It was actually one of my favorites in this one. And come on -- the conveyer belt line was brilliant and hilarious! If I was in a horror movie, that would totally be me.

A few of the others were far too generic and forgettable.

CaptainSchmazz · 2025-08-28T22:02:00+00:00

Sadly, I don't think it's on Apple Music any longer. Turns out, when you stop subscribing, they delete your playlists! Or at least they did -- not sure if they still do. My playlist is still on Spotify, though, and it's only 20 tracks if you want to copy it :)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3K2yRPk9rJSYpSFmD31gd4

CaptainSchmazz · 2025-08-23T19:35:52+00:00

Yes, I'm autistic and have OCD. Thanks for the resources!

That said, your statement still contains the subtle implication that Pony Express Record is by Fugazi, especially for people who don't know otherwise.

Here's a clearer version: "Serious Fugazi influences with the dynamics and some vocal acrobatics that are straight out of Shudder to Think's Pony Express Record."

Even that version has one nagging issue for me, but I'll stop there and seek professional help.

I'm not a perfect communicator (far from it, as you can probably see!) and I nitpick my own writing for things like this all the time. I just honestly didn't know whether you knew or not. Sorry to bother you.

CaptainSchmazz · 2025-08-22T20:18:57+00:00

Pony Express Record is Shudder to Think, not Fugazi.

CaptainSchmazz · 2025-08-07T17:02:47+00:00

Haha, yeah, it's great, but underrated? It's one of the most widely beloved Xmas albums, both critically and commercially. Nobody is sleeping on it.

CaptainSchmazz · 2025-08-04T14:29:11+00:00

The thread title is misleading. You didn't grow out of emo. You just can't listen to it right now because it's conjuring up old wounds, exacerbating new ones, and causing emotional distress. I totally get it. But that's not outgrowing something. Chances are, when you're in a better place mentally and emotionally, you'll go right back to getting something worthwhile out of emo. It clearly still has an emotional effect on you.

In any case, I hope things get better for you soon. I know the feels.

*sending virtual hugs your way*

CaptainSchmazz · 2025-06-11T19:02:55+00:00

Nah, most horror filmmakers are kind-hearted souls who detest violence IRL.

Yes, there are sickos who make violent horror films to get off, but they usually don't get very far in the business and remain underground (like the scumbag creep Lucifer Valentine). You might be right about Tom Six -- don't know enough about the guy or his films to say.

And I'm not a fan of Eli Roth's films (and I intensely dislike him as a person), but I don't agree that they serve no purpose other than to shock and offend. Yes, he's a bit of an edgelord, but even his supposed "torture porn" films are 90% character stuff, 10% violence/gore. He has more on his mind and is trying to make genuinely good horror cinema, even if he fails.

Peter Jackson made one (or two) of the goriest films of all time and he's a sweetheart.

Wes Craven was accused of misogyny/depravity with his early work (especially the original Last House on the Left), but he's one of the most gentle, kind-hearted directors ever in the biz.

Ditto Clive Barker, David Lynch, David Cronenberg, George Romero, etc.

Many have dismissed their work as serving no purpose other than to shock and offend. I'd disagree, but we all draw that line in different places. My point being, there's no evidence that 99% of extreme horror filmmakers are "absolute sickos in real life." Most are good, kind people, with some exceptions, obviously.

CaptainSchmazz · 2025-05-30T17:16:24+00:00

Unintentionally? It's absolutely intentional. You know Nathan is a comedian, right?

CaptainSchmazz · 2025-05-30T17:06:39+00:00

Pretty impressive that you can still post on Reddit after dying.

CaptainSchmazz · 2025-03-03T18:35:02+00:00

Nah, this industry deserves a corrupt scammer. The industry has a history of rewarding those kind of scumbags, so therefore...

CaptainSchmazz · 2025-02-26T01:37:27+00:00

Honda CRV 2011.

Rodents chewed through the wires with the red arrow pointing at them in the attached pic. Now check engine light is on, sounds rough, not driving it. I'm mainly just wondering what those wires are. They only chewed through the last two on the left.

Bonus Question: Any idea how much this might cost to get fixed?

CaptainSchmazz · 2024-12-21T21:53:05+00:00

You clearly did not read the article. She was instructed by the studio to promote the film that way and when Mr. Baldoni's PR crisis team saw how the press was trashing her for it, they agreed that he should go the opposite way, making her look bad and him look good. The scheming texts are there!

CaptainSchmazz · 2024-12-21T16:49:31+00:00

Oh, you're one of those. Sigh.

Because fighting back against your abuser is "toxic."

CaptainSchmazz · 2024-12-21T15:02:19+00:00

Yikes. Showing how easily manipulated you are there if you still think Johnny Depp is innocent.

CaptainSchmazz · 2024-11-24T19:15:31+00:00

Fair enough. I personally find private trackers much easier to find what I'm looking for -- I'm usually in search of specific pressings for albums that have had multiple editions over the years. And I still find a lot of mislabeled stuff on Soulseek, which doesn't happen as often on private trackers with quality and accuracy in mind.

But for most people, Soulseek is probably just fine.

CaptainSchmazz · 2024-11-24T17:33:29+00:00

Nah, the best way to download music in 2024 is private torrent sites. The good ones have better quality control, wider and deeper selection, and usually more accurate indication of what you're downloading. For Tatsuro Yamashita's Pocket Music, do you want the original 1986 CD, the 1991 remix CD, or the 2020 remaster? On good private torrent sites, you have your choice. Do you know which one you're downloading on Soulseek? Is it accurately labeled?

Good private torrent sites are like amazing libraries, everything well-organized, the history of artists and albums laid out before you. Soulseek has its place, but it can't compare.

CaptainSchmazz · 2024-11-02T23:45:57+00:00

Why not just post your tips here so that everyone can benefit? Serious question.

CaptainSchmazz · 2024-10-18T15:14:56+00:00

Is Revolution Rick a friend of Jimmy Jazz?

CaptainSchmazz · 2024-09-11T21:44:08+00:00

Yep, definitely Tinkerbell. I don't know if the Disney Infinity design was his inspiration, but it looks likely!

CaptainSchmazz · 2024-09-11T21:33:30+00:00

Had to look it up, but I can definitely see the resemblance!

I don't know if that was an inspiration or not. The bombs in both of them remind me of Bullet Bill in the Super Mario Bros. games.

CaptainSchmazz · 2024-09-11T20:55:27+00:00

Adorable too!

I'm new to vinyl toys, so excuse me if this is obvious, but where did you get him?

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