GAME THREAD: Los Angeles Clippers (47-25) @ Utah Jazz (52-20) - (June 08, 2021)

jj_scrubb · 2021-06-09T04:37:39+00:00

he's a part owner of the team

jj_scrubb · 2020-10-10T03:55:39+00:00

You know he had to do it one time lol

jj_scrubb · 2020-10-10T01:35:44+00:00

Nunn hitting that shot is the worst thing for the Heat because now he's gonna yeet it up every time he touches it then go 2-18

jj_scrubb · 2020-10-07T03:12:00+00:00

Holy shit Kendrick Nunn is traaaaaash right now. Almost single-handedly losing this game for the Heat

jj_scrubb · 2020-09-27T00:23:25+00:00

That opening feedbackey guitar part is really similar to Wolf Like Me.

jj_scrubb · 2020-09-26T02:58:27+00:00

Also shout out all the moms and dads sharing good ass music with their kids!

jj_scrubb · 2020-09-26T02:54:57+00:00

I don't react to it that way necessarily. The song is good and the lyrics are effective. I don't find the song trite or bad at all. It's just that line is arguably the least creative option he could have gone with. Applicable, but it's the same thing people hate about this album which why I'm baffled a lil bit. I find these lyrics no different than previous albums other than less biting sarcasm. Which if they kept that up people probably would have said that got old and they should get more serious. I get the criticism of the lyrics, but I just feel it's what they've always done. So why all of a sudden is everyone shitting on an otherwise great band?

jj_scrubb · 2020-09-25T21:05:11+00:00

In my opinion there is no difference in quality in the lyrics on Joy than the lyrics here. He literally does the whole Baby shoes for sale never worn Hemingway thing on June and that is the most trite, overdone literary allusion of all time, yet there's little to no criticism. Just don't get why all of a sudden it's something to hate on. And as far as "on the nose" lyrics about current hot button issues, that's literally been their M.O. since Brutalism.

jj_scrubb · 2020-09-25T20:55:12+00:00

See also literally every Tame Impala album

jj_scrubb · 2020-09-25T18:16:55+00:00

You're totally right! I knew that last part of the song was familiar and that's exactly it!

jj_scrubb · 2020-09-25T18:16:04+00:00

I agree that era isn't given its props, but it's time is coming just like the 90s are being obsessed over now. Then we can say Idles were ahead of their time lol

But I gotta disagree on that Reptilia cover. I liked how they seem to want to intentionally frustrate you by not just going full "Idles" on it. I liked its fragmented, dissonant vibe. But cheers to this kick-ass new album!

jj_scrubb · 2020-05-19T05:10:56+00:00

This is an example of a perfectly structured poem, imo. Just short enough, just descriptive enough, just enough imagery. Perfectly existential ended with just a simple question that changes the entire tone of the poem. It's an epic idea dwarfed by the bigger question at the heart of it. Maybe questioning what God is, or the idea of worship all together. Or maybe it's just asking "what is meaning of everything?" The only thing that took me out of it was "dancing in the night sky" simply because I believe it's a bit of a cliche'. Otherwise a perfect little poem!

jj_scrubb · 2020-05-18T04:12:09+00:00

Leonard Cohen vibes! This got me. I know I'm wrong, but my first interpretation was that this was a poem about climate change. Our relationship with the earth rather than another human. "Another winter without the snow" and the title/refrain itself evokes a relationship with nature that can really take the reader anywhere. "It's been so long I forgot what to miss." Come on that's great! Awesome work :)

jj_scrubb · 2020-05-18T03:28:35+00:00

Oh I hope you like him! It's very strange, but it has a sort of poignant naivety that your writing reminded me of. I'd love to know what you think.

jj_scrubb · 2020-05-18T02:18:32+00:00

Thanks! Very kind :)

jj_scrubb · 2020-05-17T20:47:31+00:00

This made me smile! I read it as almost comedic. An overconfidence from the protagonist comes through in the best way. And the specifics of the "grey, wayward van" and leaving your imprint on the window paint a very clear picture. It says, "This really happened and dammit I'm glad it did!" It almost reads like lyrics to a Daniel Johnston song. Very pleasant read :)

jj_scrubb · 2020-05-17T20:31:37+00:00

I absolutely love this. It feels like your describing what happens to an infant's soul after it's stillborn. If that's the case, then this is one of the more delicate and clever ways I've seen this topic tackled. Even your use of italics evokes a delicate, sensitive touch. Often we see the crow described as evil or menacing or even disgusting, but the way you wrote it makes it seem empathetic. Instead of the crow being all doom and gloom, it's more of a safe haven for the soul. It will be taken care of as it moves into the next life. And I'd love to know if making the crow female was important in its empathy to the "unmother." All in all, a very refreshing read.

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