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Not For Lack Of Trying by dodie (2025) https://open.qobuz.com/album/ukgy6v7yfn6tb Example: Second time through the album, and like it better than the first time. Released the same day as queen T above. This will have staying power in my queue.

The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift (2025) https://album.link/6czzqws7wv6p3 Example: The internet needs more old white guy opinions of music that has nothing to do with them. So why not one more? I think it is overall a nice album. Very few musicians involved, this is a pure Max Martin and Shellback joint. As Rick Beato would point out, there are 100s of tracks per song. Having this dense of a production I hope goes away pretty soon. There are some funny moments and some poignant moments. Not going into rotation, but not mad at it.

I'm with her acquired. Everything else if gravy... Oh, and Cimafunk yesterday was a killer set.

I caught parts of Earle - but I got caught up in Courtney Barnett and just rode that out. Tomorrow is about clearing my calendar to make sure that - I'm With Her - is my priority.

Wish I was there --- Samara Joy was a good set. Dan Tyminski Band was a treat, watched the end of the Rose City after Samara. Sam Bush was fun. Watching some Cash until Tweedy. From yesterday I really enjoyed: Reverend Horton Heat ALO The Mother Hips Enjoy local team.

Day two - really enjoyed Tophouse so far...

thx...

Another Rick chat.

Sonny's Dream (Birth Of The New Cool) by The Sonny Criss Orchestra (1968) https://album.link/dt50d7jcxwtk9 Example: This rips.... 24/192 on Qobuz is nice.

New Dodie drop on repeat for a while.

^^ Volume helps a little bit, but it does not make up for distance. And I already listen to things loud. Anyway... Spring Session M. by Missing Persons (1982) https://album.link/dsbkwqmwbkf0c Example: Go Bozzio or go home...

^^ :{ no vid for me.. Chopin: Mazurkas, Vol. 1 by Ingrid Fliter (2025) https://album.link/mcwwxmh8wsm0b Example: The Mazurka's are not my fav for Chopin, but I had not seen a Linn recording in so long, I had to listen. Very enjoyable. Well recorded, but the perspective is a little far back for me (especially compared to the Osokins recording above). For piano only, I like to be a little closer.

Cheers Wayne - Happy birthday --

Speaking of Arvo, I had this in my queue. For Arvo by Georgijs Osokins (2025) https://album.link/cnccvbdpfrwff Example: Also worthy. And DG knows how to record piano.

Okay - maybe if there are more BEATPELLA covers I might be more sold on it...

Based on - https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.24088 Thinking of Shelly.. 🪢

TRON: Ares by Nine Inch Nails (2025) https://album.link/jq5ws98zwg6sx Example: Good not great for me. I think I could make a pretty nice listening set by making a shorter playlist out of the 20 tracks. I will see if my interest is piqued post movie.

Telekon by Gary Numan (1980) https://album.link/vxsxnrct8fzns Example: Fun with Gary.

Cheers Jim - Happy Birthdays...

The Resurrection Game by Emma Swift (2025) https://album.link/nxstkwqhrngnp Example: New to me - I really liked the vibe, and the mix had a lot of weight to it that I enjoyed. Some dark themes, also well done.

You know I have not heard from Colin in a while...

^ in my queue.. good to hear it seems to be worthy.

Churchwarden Afternoon Google AI thinks this And whatever this is. _storage_emulated_0_DCIM_Google Photos_20250922_163228-VIDEO_GEN.mp4 What am I chewing and it thinks I am married?

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