Dusty Chalk

The Neighbourhood -- I've been listening to a lot of Archive lately, and they've been reminding me of someone, couldn't put my finger on until just now -- and it's not just how close the songs "Fuck U" and "Afraid" are -- I just really dig this sound -- British, alternative, slightly trip-hoppity. Both are recommended. Archive are more ... I don't know, addicitve? ... to me, but The Neighbourhood are probably more accessible.

Looks like it needs charging. EDIT: Some reporter out there bought one in-store

<-- Troll quote victim. Also, there's an update at the bottom of the article.

Jay-Z?

HAPPYish series premiere -- oh my, I'm only 5 minutes in, and I'm laughing so hard I can't breathe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ryw5c5X3Ec&feature=youtu.be "Why bother with you at all, I could just get a bottle of wine and a blood pressure cuff." I'm crying. EDIT: Holy shit: "We're all sucking the same cocks...wincing at the taste doesn't make you a better man...it makes you a worse whore."

Okay, now I'm listening to No More Shall We Part. This is sublime. It seems they alternate between albums like Goldfrapp do -- this is in the same vein as Push the Sky Away. IMHO. Side note: yes, I am the musical equivalent of a schizophrenic -- I'm not even finished listening to one album before the whimsical desire to listen to another crops up. I can't listen to albums fast enough. This may be why my preferred listening venue is the car -- captive audience, don't want to be distracted from driving, so I feel obliged to let <whatever> play. Too bad no headphones. And road noise. I even named my (failed) music blog, "by the time you read this, I'm listening to something else".

...or do I? I mean, I can always use the backpack straps as a body strap, neh? "Single-shoulder it", as they said in 21 Jump Street.

Thanks for anticipating my request for the recipe...I wonder what I can substitute for cheese? It doesn't sound like it'd be as good without the cheese to compliment the spicy flavours.

Abattoir Blues/Lyre of Orpheus is/are still my favourites, by a long shot. First of theirs that I absolutely loved from start to finish; before that, I was only a haphazard fan. I do still appreciate their other work, but these two just do it for me like nothing else they've done. EDIT: And of course they're not on Tidal, so I'm listening to Time Out and Anniemal.

Right, all three. And thanks! I'll be in touch, figure out the best way for me to meet you for it. I'll bring beer.

I was looking at these, and I realized I finally figured out exactly what I want -- I want a vertical messenger bag that can also work as a backpack (I.E. with backpack handles)...or a backpack that also has a handle on top (for the short, briefcase carries), and a strap (as a proper messenger bag or satchel). Something like this. Is there anything that just stands out as the obvious choice, here? Is Saddleback a good company, should I go ahead and just get that one? (I've been having shoulder problems -- probably a barb or whatever they're called -- so carrying it satchel-wise for any distance at all is starting to become problematic, with a laptop, and two heavy books. I didn't even bring the books in today.)

The Demon's Rook -- started, couldn't finish.

Stumbled upon this discussion. "Is there a word which means "possessing a large gravity well/exerting much gravity"?" "There is nothing wrong with compact massive object. Physicists use it. – Peter Shor 13 hours ago " "Yes, there is. They're unsafe is what's wrong with them. Don't go near them. – John Lawler 13 hours ago" Cue: Yo mama so gravid jokes...

Eels fans!

Breeder cooties! Hrm...

That's better than the best price I've seen by almost US$100.

If so...oh well, it was good while it lasted. Agree.

Finished Marvel's Daredevil over the weekend -- my opinion of it does not waver, it's fantastic...even Wilson Fisk staring at a wall -- what other show could make that mean so much; caught up on Broadchurch season 2 -- bastids! I think they even changed the mix on the closing song (in s02e07), it's less minimal/more...wall-of-sound than previous versions. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Love the way they're contrasting the Millers with the Latimers, and the way the relationship between Ellie and Beth has evolved.

From Fasciabook, a quote from Ben Templesmith: Oh United. You're the Shia Lebeouf of airlines.

If you listen very carefully, he says, "ping" every once in a while while he was running.

I think I'd have an aneurysm if my guys at the rw&b (post office) did that to something of mine. Or go postal. Or go postal then have an aneurysm. Jesus, there's someone I haven't seen in a long time. How ya been?

What about the ATH-MSR7? That's on InnerFidelity's Wall of Fame. Also comes in a nice flamboyant pink -- no-one would dare steal those, neh? Although i'd probably get the gun-metal gray, just to avoid becoming too stereotypical.

I actually like the way they've been interspersing the drama with action...or the action with drama. But yeah, the henchmen are typical henchmen -- they can shoot 12 rounds and miss every time, but he clocks them with a gun clip once and they're unconscious.

I'm tempted to give the Sony MDR-Z7s a shot -- they keep showing up on the front page of Kuboten. How imposing do they look? I mean, I'd stick with the VTGs for the sound, but they just look expensive, with the wood and the grain and the shiny and the gloss. And how well do they isolate (the Sony, that is)? Anyone want to pick their most isolating? For me it's the Leatherhead and the DT770...nothing else -- short of an IEM -- comes close. Okay, maybe the Smeggy-ized Thunderpantses. But again, looks expensive. (wanders off to look stuff up on InnerFidelity page) I mean, look how quickly the DT770 drops of -- -10db by 300 Hz, am I reading that right?

Cheers! You know what else sounds surprisingly good on real, full-range speakers, considering it comes from YouTube? This: