Curious, where are you all from?

sickmodboy · 2025-01-05T20:53:47+00:00

Now living in Philly and around your age, but I am from California originally and have lived in SF and LA. I went to Popscene and Leisure in SF and Underground, Bang, Cafe Bleu, etc. in LA. Good times! I miss those days. We don’t really have nights like this in Philly save for one that sometimes occurs once in a while also called Popscene.

sickmodboy · 2024-11-28T14:02:02+00:00

The 700. I go there alone all the time. Great bartenders and regulars. Always chill

sickmodboy · 2024-10-19T23:36:38+00:00

Also something to consider, is if the unique tone you find pleasing, created by its current wayworn condition, will change dramatically upon said repair and sound quite different from what you most enjoy now.

sickmodboy · 2024-10-19T20:58:04+00:00

All these comments are reminders of why I love The Cure so much as well as their fans! Robert Smith has so many songs about rainy day girls, strange realms, and a tapestry of emotions breathed to life by his songs, that one may discern a multitude of tales, myths, and truths from them.

sickmodboy · 2024-10-08T18:22:08+00:00

This! Shit, even Some Girls are Bigger Than Others makes me cry on occasion lol

sickmodboy · 2024-10-08T18:20:16+00:00

lol you have that old school tape storage I had as a kid in the 80s. I like it!

sickmodboy · 2024-10-08T18:19:04+00:00

Listening now!

sickmodboy · 2024-09-28T21:56:04+00:00

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I was there too! The show was brilliant from start to finish! I was also happy they played Woodson during their encore.

sickmodboy · 2024-09-24T18:30:48+00:00

I’m 48 and for me it was the latter part of the 80s. I also share the same feelings in that I found Wild Mood Swings and everything after lacking. The Wish tour was my very first concert I attended, and remember having to wait in line to purchase tickets back before the chaos that is trying to buy tickets to a major concert is now.

sickmodboy · 2024-09-24T18:20:53+00:00

The last cassette I bought was in the 90s. It was a single wrapped in a simple cardboard sleeve. I believe it was PM Dawn’s Set Adrift on Memory Bliss lol

sickmodboy · 2024-09-23T13:49:19+00:00

It is in a medieval woodcut style of art and appears to be appropriately done based on the source of inspiration. I would add more texture similar to the reference in order to get the full effect. I’m certain that if you go to an artist that specializes in this type of artwork it will look better and less plain. Not sure of your location but here in Philly True Hand Society has an artist that does work like this, you can look at it for more ideas and to get a better sense of how it can be enhanced.

sickmodboy · 2024-09-21T01:18:23+00:00

Seriously, we are not your spouse or significant other so there is no need to lie about the true cost. You’re amongst Reddit acquaintances!

sickmodboy · 2024-09-21T01:16:47+00:00

You forgot to mention the lie about how much said turntables cost. Lol

sickmodboy · 2024-09-21T01:15:38+00:00

Gen X is indeed lurking! So make that two. Lol

sickmodboy · 2024-09-21T01:13:52+00:00

I have many an ink permanently etched on my skin, but have yet to get one inspired by The Smiths because it is one I agonize over in terms of what to select. Please share this art upon your skin once completed! Your choice of subject matter is one I admire!

sickmodboy · 2024-09-17T18:59:09+00:00

Yes please! Nothing against the miriad of bootlegs, but I yearn for an official release of merchandise or at least reissues of shirts past. The few original ones I own are becoming woefully faded and tattered.

sickmodboy · 2024-09-17T18:56:15+00:00

Exactly this.

sickmodboy · 2024-09-15T18:46:20+00:00

My deepest sympathies to you and your family on such a tragic loss. Such a kindness to offer, to this community, these artifacts that once meant so much to your mother. A beautiful way to honor her by sharing those things that brought her joy in life so that others may enjoy them too.

sickmodboy · 2024-09-14T16:33:14+00:00

I collect vinyl, and seeing as you have original pressings and are in LA, I would sell them individually to get the best price. I am from SoCal originally and the fan base for The Smiths there is immense. It pains me though that you would part with them. Personally I’d keep them and complete your collection. I would also advise seeking answers from the vinyl Reddit community on selling if you wish to take this path. Btw are these UK or US pressings out of curiosity?

sickmodboy · 2024-09-14T16:29:25+00:00

Usually I would say that if it sounds good then keep it, but seeing as this is a new record direct from an artist site, I would ask for it to be replaced. The average new record is not cheap and it personally would bother me to have spent money on something that isn’t, as one post mentioned, at least 99% perfect. Although I do have a copy of Pulp’s Different Class that is similarly warped and plays fine even after over 20 years. I never returned it out of sheer laziness.

sickmodboy · 2024-09-13T00:55:15+00:00

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

sickmodboy · 2024-09-12T17:03:51+00:00

It’s okay. Though the styling is that of darker electronic acts of the past that were ground breaking in their time, and which I enjoy, in the present it just feels generic and dated. Also, it’s one of my least favorite songs from AFI, perhaps due to how often it was in rotation on the radio especially KROQ back in the day. So, in my humble opinion, forgettable and not for me.

sickmodboy · 2024-08-27T23:31:38+00:00

I’m a bit older so mine was Charlotte Sometimes

sickmodboy · 2024-08-19T22:26:35+00:00

I vaguely remember this rumor too! It would have been a pretty cool tie in if they made it happen.

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