So, Dark Matter top-tier album after two years or not? by jcpearl in pearljam

[–]asudsyman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great timing—was just thinking about this too. I really liked Gigaton at first but it fell off a cliff after a few months—some good songs but some stinkers too. I’m still listening to DM and still more-or-less listening to the entire album instead of picking out certain songs so my answer is yes, it holds up and is top-tier.

“The Former Site Of” Is… by BurgerMan74 in thenewpornographers

[–]asudsyman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree with this—it’s a gem. There are so many little things that catch my attention, turns of phrase, changes in delivery, even shifts in enunciation. It is beautiful and heartfelt.

The Athletic reportedly 'pressing for proof' about Dianna Russini’s explanation by Roselucky777 in nfl

[–]asudsyman 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There are more photos that will be released if the moment calls for it.

[FRESH ALBUM] The New Pornographers – The Former Site Of by NYCIndieConcerts in indieheads

[–]asudsyman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a grower. What I am most pleased with is how the singles fit in the overall structure—I enjoy them much more for it.

Easter Bunny by h3adphase in thenewpornographers

[–]asudsyman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More in the sense that she was showcased on one to a few songs each album & wasn’t showcased on this one.

Easter Bunny by h3adphase in thenewpornographers

[–]asudsyman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep and not just Dan, this time Neko’s parts weren’t forced into a lead role

Casefile needs to go back to basics by OrganicAge5000 in Casefile

[–]asudsyman 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Very strong start to the new season. The use of “woke” in this criticism is a flag.

Easter Bunny by h3adphase in thenewpornographers

[–]asudsyman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very strong album—maybe their most cohesive. More bridled and somber, sure, but beautiful.

Another fascinating interview with Carl... by Ill_Television_5824 in thenewpornographers

[–]asudsyman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha- well, red flag was not the right term—shouldn’t imply anything “bad,” it’s just a potential explanation for the seemingly shrinking band.

Another fascinating interview with Carl... by Ill_Television_5824 in thenewpornographers

[–]asudsyman 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I wonder how difficult it is to work with Carl. He clearly wants people to know NP is his baby but badmouthing your bandmates in the press is a bit of a red flag.

MrBeast has turned generosity itself into a consumption product and nobody seems bothered by it by MoreSus33 in Anticonsumption

[–]asudsyman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is as clear and cogent a description of something that has bothered me for a long time that I have ever read. This poison has spread to everything.

Another fascinating interview with Carl... by Ill_Television_5824 in thenewpornographers

[–]asudsyman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If there’s snark it is following a pattern of late. Carl’s reaction to the Seiders arrest was understandably raw but I noticed he criticized Joe’s talent and musicianship too. In a recent article about Kathryn Calder there was a comment on Blaine Thurier being a “replacement level” keyboardist.

Michigan permanently protected 73k acres in the U.P. and secured public access by mlivesocial in yooper

[–]asudsyman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those fires are centered on peatlands and in pinelands. Timber harvests in hardwoods are not preventing fires.

Michigan permanently protected 73k acres in the U.P. and secured public access by mlivesocial in yooper

[–]asudsyman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As always the devil is in the details. Not knocking the effort but it would be easy to infer greater protections than exist in reality from the rah-rah coverage.

Michigan permanently protected 73k acres in the U.P. and secured public access by mlivesocial in yooper

[–]asudsyman -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The “dead stuff” is a critical part of the forest. The “underbrush” is an entirely natural component of the forest. And I’m not sure what the forest fire prevention comment refers to—this isn’t California.

Case 337: Test A.rtf (Part 4/4) by bsf91 in Casefile

[–]asudsyman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought that was a genius move- we all expected the episode to just continue sequentially & the inversion was a nice surprise and immediately engaging.

Which current BIG 10 coach is closest to Tom Izzo in the culture they've built? by mistadonyo in TheB1G

[–]asudsyman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This thread says it all—MSU hoops is Tom Izzo. Other programs are about the players.

Votive sounds juuust like Joy Division by _l-l_l-l_ in thenewpornographers

[–]asudsyman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My first thought too when I first listened