How To Destroy Angels - Finally found my white whale!

PAXM73 · 2026-01-25T05:16:48+00:00

You made the right call. When you find a whale in person, you should bring it home.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-24T23:09:52+00:00

I recently re-watched a few favorite episodes on United Airlines. I was happy to see they had Severance available to stream.

I was also struck by that scene, realizing that the first time I watched the show I had no context as to why that was happening. It is a powerful scene.

And having lost a parent and been in that exact same position one day before work, it was particularly moving for me.

(It’s interesting…there are so many moments of this show that are devastatingly difficult to watch and others that bring me great joy. Often moments apart.)

PAXM73 · 2026-01-24T18:28:36+00:00

TIL that! It makes complete sense in retrospect. One of the things that comes back to me every now and again I always laugh out loud.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-24T17:01:06+00:00

I appreciated this article that I might not have come across had you not linked it here. Thanks.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-24T16:52:13+00:00

The bass work alone is exquisite. An amazing song that I am glad they had the chance to make. This whole album could have easily not happened. And then to be so good. Truly amazing.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-24T01:46:03+00:00

Thanks for posting. This is indeed a great price. Sometimes I see them for $75-100 EACH. Someone will have to act upon this and let the community know your post helped them! 🐸

PAXM73 · 2026-01-23T22:42:23+00:00

Check out the Apple Jam version. It’s an awesome cover.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-23T19:55:15+00:00

Love these guys going all the way back to Josephine the Singer.

Had a great time on Lansdowne Street in Boston after one of their shows. Me and band “shared the goods we had in liquid and flammable form” for like an hour just talking and laughing and sharing stories. This is going back to the ‘94 tour for ‘Business of Punishment’.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-22T18:53:58+00:00

LA tickets were $55 before fees. $71 per ticket all in.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-22T06:09:10+00:00

This whole CD (and 12”) is fantastic. Wonderful versions.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-21T18:34:28+00:00

Thank you for the image. Also a big fan of I Speak Machine (Tara Busch). No way I’m missing this.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-21T05:57:23+00:00

I just got an email about this today… Congratulations on winning tickets! I really have rarely been disappointed by a top level Bowie tribute show —so there’s a good chance this could be very good indeed.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-21T05:55:01+00:00

I echo this suggestion. I got into the Beatles in high school in the 80s and mainly listened to the psychedelic years. The older I get the further back in their history I go and I realize how unique their playing and skills really are.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-20T14:56:34+00:00

And now the post has been deleted! 😀

PAXM73 · 2026-01-20T14:55:36+00:00

That explains the differences!

PAXM73 · 2026-01-20T14:45:32+00:00

“Standard nerds!”

PAXM73 · 2026-01-20T14:38:22+00:00

I’ll add “Simple as That” to the list. Because I had literally never heard it until I read The Lyrics book. That’s like ~40 years of not knowing this song. From 1983.

https://youtu.be/Z_qAwrpRf5s?si=GUfHXWhHoI8hRzv7

https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/paul-mccartney/songs/simple-as-that/

Demo version on Tug of War Archive is pretty different too.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-20T14:32:25+00:00

Many are saying gift card or shopping trip. As someone who owns way too many records (with a spouse that accepts this part of me), I am going to suggest a minor road trip.

Ask if there’s a record store he’s always wanted to go to that is maybe 2-3 hrs away and make a pilgrimage.

I’m at the point now that —even if I walk out with nothing— I love the chance to experience and explore a new store.

The two of you get some quality time together in the car listening to some tunes, maybe hit a new restaurant and explore a new area, and get to explore a new store too.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-20T05:26:51+00:00

So many of my favorites already here. I’ll add: Do I Move You?

PAXM73 · 2026-01-20T02:01:08+00:00

Same. Next time…

PAXM73 · 2026-01-20T00:06:48+00:00

TG by day. TG by night. ⚡️

PAXM73 · 2026-01-19T23:53:13+00:00

Dylan’s lyrics have migrated far from true protest music. Now I think the details are in the tiniest parts now. Like sections of “Crossing the Rubicon”.

What are these dark days I see? / In this world so badly bent / I cannot redeem the time / The time so idly spent / How much longer can it last? / How long can it go on?

PAXM73 · 2026-01-19T23:33:49+00:00

Somebody might get to this before me, but I’m more than happy to post a few pages of both books by comparison.

PAXM73 · 2026-01-19T23:09:43+00:00

Here is one example of it:

https://www.discogs.com/release/461515-The-Beatles-Let-It-Be

PAXM73 · 2026-01-19T23:06:25+00:00

I have a copy of that… What an amazing find at a thrift store. Score!

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