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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

"Does your dog bite?" "No. Worse. He judges you."

So much to choose from ...

That only works for drugs.

Someone trained a neural net on Heavy Metal band names and ice cream flavors. The results were ... unpredictable.

Ooh that sounds like my kinda thing! * wanders off to investigate *

RIP and cheers to Uncle Bob.

Tom Wolfe https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/obituaries/tom-wolfe-pyrotechnic-nonfiction-writer-and-novelist-dies-at-87.html

MAK or Memphis. Call me if you want to discuss — easier than typing everything out. I’ve had a Memphis for about a year now and have figured it out pretty well. From what I hear MAK is just as good — they’re more industrial-looking where the Memphis is more yuppie/designer. Question of taste.

Roxy Music -- Siren

There's room to park the truck at my place if you roll through the Bay Area. And an indoor shower!