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Jackson Browne -- The Pretender

Initial impression is ... odd. Produces a precise image and copious bass energy, but the musicians are six inches tall and apparently playing on the desk top?

You are not merely misguided, you are degenerate.

Off to the Apple Store for another HomePod to test out the stereo pairing capabilities in Airplay 2. Curious to see if two could be a viable desktop system. Apple suggests that they are doing some trick DSP on the processor in each speaker. We shall see.

I'm lazy enough to have spent time figuring out the absolute easiest way to cook a ribeye steak on the pellet pooper. Set to 325 degrees and throw the meat on the grill directly above the firebox once it hits 150 or so. The auger dumps a bunch of pellets in there at once to try and heat up fast, so there's a nice hot flame. Turn once, then remove to indirect heat and drink wine until the Chef Alarm goes off at 140 degrees internal temperature. Perfect medium every time with a nice, even crust. Top with Mt. Tam blue cheese and devour immediately. Do not rest, resting is bullshit. Total intellectual effort: Not so much.

Well, heck, I think we’ve finally found the actual Debbie Downer!

Chvrches -- Love Is Dead

New songs are all pretty strong. Looking forward to the new album. Big nod to The Cure here.

It’s official. Bezos rapidly becoming the benevolent deity of nerd TV.

He could say that, but it would be meaningless because there is never that clear an A --> B relationship in audio or, indeed, life -- however much we might wish it were so.

Wooden Shjips -- V Quality SF psych-rock.

Scratching my Jesus & Mary Chain itch ...

I'm getting a '50s-beatnik-in-Tangier vibe. You have achieved retro cool!

Shut it. New FOTM > Old FOTM. It is the order of things.

I too prefer fire. But sometimes water is the way to go.

Rib cap. Sous vide to rare then flamed on the hot grill (pour a little oil over so it flares up and chars/seals the crust). Cyprus salt flakes and sautéed spinach.

Pfft. Scroll to the bottom of this list. https://amazingribs.com/ratings-reviews-and-buying-guides/2018-amazingribscom-pitmaster-awards-luxury-grills-smokers [emoji857]

You should get a bike or something! No fucking biscuits.

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday!

Matthew Sweet -- Tomorrow's Daughter