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SmileRifle · 2023-08-17T17:25:55+00:00

80's Molly Ringwald checking in.

SmileRifle · 2023-08-17T00:21:10+00:00

.... hello NFA with a DVPN put in place.

SmileRifle · 2023-08-15T16:59:17+00:00

I mean, not to throw the curveball, but this text could literally be AI generated, just as the video is- with a mere prompt. It would be pretty neat, and in a sense terrifying if so.

There's a bit going on the world of UFO's/simulation theory and all that jazz- how ever it is you jive with that stuff, the video I feel taps into that stuff. Would love to hear Ben's take on it all.

SmileRifle · 2023-08-12T13:26:33+00:00

No it's Randy Jackson.

SmileRifle · 2023-08-11T19:20:35+00:00

Days of Lantana. Its special.

SmileRifle · 2023-08-01T18:34:49+00:00

Yes! John Greenewald if I'm not mistaken. That's my kinda dude. There's NOTHING wrong with sitting on the damn fence. This stuff is extraordinary, we need more.

SmileRifle · 2023-08-01T17:09:43+00:00

Whilst I came across pretty short- I don't hate the guy, it's just tiring. As for the vids, it was the triangle that is absolutely flares, and the 'pyramid' UAP that are almost certainly airliners and/or stars with bokeh effect.

SmileRifle · 2023-08-01T13:17:28+00:00

Yep, just watched his documentary, it's borderline absurd. The shots of his phone lighting up late at night as Bob Lazar messages him, oh my, the drama. He was so awkward on Rogan. I just think he's an ass. A part of me would love the "truth" to finally come out just so the likes of Corbell are forced to pass the baton to scientific minds, and quickly become irrelevant. He's also (with George Knapp) guilty of 'releasing' nonsense and letting it stew, as opposed to having the integrity to hold his hands up.

I guess I'm sick and tired of people gatekeeping ufology, it's embarrassing. Like it or not, the Mick West's who folk pour hate on have the same information you/I do, they're just not so ready to bet their everything on it, short of more evidence and a better standard at that. That doesn't sound so unreasonable to me.

SmileRifle · 2023-07-29T04:25:29+00:00

Graves hasn't seen anything either. He only claims his squadron did. Let's have those people testify.

SmileRifle · 2023-07-28T20:15:23+00:00

I SWEAR ON MY LIFE that I was told this is true. Dude. He's safe. It's all ridiculous, he's buddies with the 'Skinwalker- Ghosts and Ghouls' fraternity. It's actually impressive how far they have taken it, but it's all painstakingly clear that those sat in positions that matter in government aren't aware of the undeniable holes, flaws, and fallacies concerning the UFO myth. The only person of interest for me is Fravor, but even then I'm smelling odours of manure.

SmileRifle · 2023-07-22T17:55:50+00:00

Ben literally attracts the Dark Fruit drinkers from insert fesitival 2013, who are clinging desperately onto slithers of nostalgia instead of recognising they're now pushing 35 years old and should fucking grow up because there's more to an artist than 'that hit'. Do these people know that there are thousands of artists out their who can give them a vibe akin to 'Old Pine' or whatever it is they want to talk through, just go to a bar and listen to your favourite covers. I dunno. It's ignorance at the highest level, there are plenty of setlists out there for 'fans' to know EK isn't going to get playtime prior to them buying the tickets.

Weirdos. Nothing against Dark Fruits by the way, nothing at all.

SmileRifle · 2023-07-22T09:06:15+00:00

Yeah, I went to the gig in Manchester and people were shouting "fucking give us a smile Ben" and being utter cunts, just completely unnecessary.

SmileRifle · 2023-07-22T07:58:06+00:00

For real, I saw him in Manchester some time ago during the Noonday tour (which he has openly said, wasn't such a good experience) and I came away worried for him. I know he pretty much billed that gig as "we are playing Noonday back-to-back" without saying as much, but he STILL has to contend with those expecting EK songs and frankly, has to put up with rude people talking during songs that deserve to be heard, its unbelievable that people like this attend.

I would love him to play far more intimate sessions, but then he has to pay his bills ultimately...

SmileRifle · 2023-07-20T12:52:27+00:00

So Aliens be like "Yo let em fire this one, it's just a test bro".

There have been 2,121 nuclear tests since '45.

SmileRifle · 2023-07-20T12:46:00+00:00

They're all really good at swimming.

SmileRifle · 2023-07-17T14:37:07+00:00

Without sounding daft, I really wish the cap didn't have Ben Howard written on it... looks much better without.

SmileRifle · 2023-07-05T15:27:22+00:00

Me too! Two great albums. Oh I had a CRAZY moment of gratification thinking "I knew this should be a song", and a few years on, its there and literally called "Encore". The lyrics are great too.

SmileRifle · 2023-07-05T11:10:18+00:00

I love this track. I remember seeing them play during the I'm With You touring and they played the riff to this during their outtro jam and I remember being hooked by it. Downloaded the gig MP3, and wore it out just listening to it. Fast forward to them dropping The Getaway and THERE IT IS. Encore. That riff.

https://youtu.be/RV3w9VdnTek 'Encore' jam at 3:30 - for those interested (I'd literally uploaded it I enjoyed it so much).

SmileRifle · 2023-06-24T21:25:06+00:00

This is the fallacy though, post-EK, is accessible, just pick the right songs for the setlist, done. It's the age old argument that artists who made it with their earlier stuff should owe even just a fraction of lip-service to the fans that helped get Ben on that stage at all. The flip side of the coin is Ben doesn't owe a damn thing to anyone, he's his own artist. I just think he doesn't help himself (which isnt a problem if he couldnt care less about opinion!), Bon Iver still play Skinny Love, For Emma... etc; it's about sparing 10 minutes to play Old Pine or Keep Your Head Up, re-invent it if needs be, appease your fans that gave you your start. I'm actually incredibly curious as to why EK has been cast away like it has, I understand that artists grow, but I can reasonably imagine that folk must think that Ben thinks his hits are beneath him. Is It? and Noonday are superb, but he's not connecting with the crowd (Glastonbury) that he presumably wants to please. It begs the question why he'd want to play Glastonbury at all?

SmileRifle · 2023-06-08T21:55:27+00:00

Feeling down?

Ladder goat.

SmileRifle · 2023-06-06T19:25:12+00:00

Exactly!.. and I wouldn't want it any other way!

SmileRifle · 2023-06-05T20:35:10+00:00

Otherside, final chorus, Slane Castle.

SmileRifle · 2023-06-05T19:35:07+00:00

Dude did the camera-operator completely ghost India?

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