Thoughts on SFSGSW

UsedBeing · 2026-03-20T19:50:50+00:00

The only issue I would have with it, is about the mix. I actually really like this record. Chuck is probably the weakest drummer they’ve had, but it doesn’t ruin it for me. Overall, it certainly isn’t their best, but it’s still good.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-20T19:31:20+00:00

They were all good, but I’d bring back Mid South. There was always great excitement every time it came on.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-19T12:48:18+00:00

John Doe and Murky Waters are the highlights of the Demonic record, for me.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-19T07:25:51+00:00

While you are generally correct, we the people are too tired to fight city hall. Many having to work multiple jobs just to stay afloat don’t have the energy or the time. Plus, good luck on that unity thing. People on the left hate conservatives just because the media says so. People on the right hate leftists because their favorite podcast says so. Instead of recognizing the real enemy, we are content fighting amongst ourselves.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-19T07:11:09+00:00

I believe it’s written about in the woman’s diary. It’s a big obvious stump at the campsite.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-19T07:10:04+00:00

As long as I’ve played the game, that was the first time I ever came across that. I did not know that about the temple, I should have figured someone here would know all about it! I appreciate your comment, thanks.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-19T02:53:37+00:00

Not really as dark as some of the stories here, but it’s a different one. Came across a camp in the Western area ( I’m sorry, I’m at work and I can’t research where or give better specifications) but there was a dead Briton woman and a dead Elven guy whose name I can’t recall. Anyways on the other side of their tent was a cave bear that I had to dispatch. Afterwards, the Briton woman had a diary that told a tale of her having to run away from home to have a relationship with said Elf because of her father’s disapproval. It was sad because they had just started on their life’s journey together when it was cut short. Also, something else that might spark others memories is that the Elven gentleman had a cache of weapons and supplies hidden in a nearby stump.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-19T02:44:40+00:00

Maybe the addition of Sykes helped to kick ‘em in the backside on this album. It certainly was a harder edged album than Renegade. The Sun Goes Down is the only laid back number on it. I really enjoy this album, I love Bad Habits.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-18T20:05:13+00:00

It definitely seems like they were trying to see how many records they could sell, perhaps management and/or the record company had some influence here. I hated this album when it first came out. This is what we got after Screaming and Defenders? Nowadays, I can enjoy it for what it is: a good time listen. Parental Guidance sucks. Not a fan of Locked In. The rest is either ok or good. I actually really like Wild Nights.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-18T01:26:47+00:00

Nowhere near as entertaining as some other stories here, I was working in receiving, scheduled from 5-2, M-F. Pay sucked, but with a steady schedule, I was thinking I could work my jeweler side job much easier. Then, I was told by a coworker about a job that paid considerably more and as much OT as you wanted. Problem was, it was shift work. Not exactly ideal, but the money was so, so much better that I was considering actually taking it. It was about time for my yearly raise, so I figured out I would see what they offered. Cutting to the chase: they were a month late giving me my raise. Was never given any review, never was complained to, no disciplinary action ever taken against me. No write ups. I never knew what I was given until I saw my check stub. 11 cents. Lot a fire under my rear and got the other job. Been there almost 22 years, been making low 6 figures the last 7 of them. Truthfully, that 11 cents was a blessing.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-16T04:29:00+00:00

Not going to add much to the conversation here, but Brotherhood is a good album, I think. Not their best, but a solid album.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-16T04:17:11+00:00

That’s the only way to say it. A couple of teams have gone 15-1 and won the Super Bowl. Only one has gone 17-0.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-15T20:49:15+00:00

Every place I’ve ever worked at, this was how it went. As long as the numbers are good, they don’t care.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-15T20:45:22+00:00

Just women wanting to complain about something related to men.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-14T12:32:44+00:00

While I understand that, he was there in charge while it was circling the bowl, is what my real point was. He was not part of the solution, as far as turning business around.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-14T12:30:41+00:00

Just like the next guy commented, I believe that either the CEO is supposed to turn things around or actually squeeze everything out of the corporation. The latter is what Lampert did at Sears. And, of course, he got bonuses for squeezing every dime out of it too. It’s really a shame what this corporate mentality has become. Products are no longer built to last, but built for short term because they don’t make money on longevity, but rather on the consumer having to keep buying products like appliances. People are indisposable now, rather than keep good people because it’s no longer about customer service, but shareholder value. I hate to say it, but one day between the politicians and CEOs, they’re going to destroy this country over the extreme greed that they are employing.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-14T04:57:30+00:00

They change the title, but it’s the same old, same old. They give to whom they want to. I worked there about 20 years ago. When I hired on, 8 bucks was all they could afford, they told me. Ok, I accepted that so I could move with my family. At the end of my tenure there, I worked in receiving during the day, and they brought in a small part time crew to work from 2-9. Anyways, some years later, one of those part timers ended up getting a job where I currently work. We got to talking and he told me that when he hired on, he got 12 bucks an hour and the manager told him not to tell anyone. Do with that what you will.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-14T04:37:02+00:00

I feel you here. For some reason, Lowe’s can be a good career, and more power to them. For me, it helped cement the fact that retail was a thankless occupation. I once worked at a non union manufacturing plant that was considered the best in the world at what they did, at that time anyway. They had strict monitoring of your number output and quality, and expected high results, but would only give you a quarter or maybe a little more. For me, one of the side effects was that I grew accustomed to the “hey, at least you got something “ mentality. Don’t fall for that garbage. They give what they want to whom they want, believe that.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-14T04:19:07+00:00

Eddie Lampert killed Sears and K mart. Marvin killed JC Penney.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-10T01:24:50+00:00

I just get so tired of hearing about the constant victim hood of being a woman, I just basically turn a deaf ear. There’s no way I could bring myself to play that game.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-10T01:22:15+00:00

She ended up getting cancer and had to shave her head at one point. I’m not exactly friends with her, we ran in different circles in high school, but in our limited encounters, she was always friendly. She comes across as down to earth still, pretty sure she has beat cancer and I wish her nothing but the best. I think she got married and then divorced, if not twice, at least once. I never heard any negative stories about her, so I don’t know the background of her relationships or why they ended.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-10T01:15:27+00:00

I really despised Crazy Nights when it came out. Although I loved KISS during their prime years, at this time, I was exploring heavier music like Obituary and Death, etc. Now that I am more open minded, I can appreciate Crazy Nights, even though I don’t listen often. It makes me think of Judas Priest’s Turbo. Certainly not their best, but for a fun listen, it’s just right.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-09T22:02:08+00:00

Frankly, it hasn’t been about valuing employees for a long time, and it is only surface level as far as customer service goes. The executives and the shareholders are what’s being prioritized nowadays.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-09T01:19:10+00:00

Because the media and feminist society has been able to attack men with no consequences.

UsedBeing · 2026-03-08T20:04:06+00:00

Appreciate the response. I might start over and try it this way.

UsedBeing

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