Astrojanitor

Love the Huskers. In my personal top 5. Every radio show I did in college opened with "chartered trips." Killer killer band.

Someone posted an interesting stat last week. Something about the Ravens essentially being undefeated in games Flacco threw less than 30 times and barely winning when he threw more. I would imagine a QB coach at OC would emphasize the passing game. If I was a Baltimore fan I'd be very nervous for the season. I saw someone stumping for Charlie Batch not long ago. There are pockets of delusion everywhere.

So it turns out Cam Cameron wasn't the problem..... Or maybe he was, I don't know. But I have never seen the Ravens look so hapless. Personally I think Flacco being a pinhead is the issue.

I agree Rush should be in, but your thoughts on VU and Ramones are completely insane. Those are two of the most important and influential bands in rock and roll history. The least original thing about me is I started my first band after hearing them. I don't know a single person who doesn't use those bands as a prime influence.

You're going to have a great time. Camper is still amazing after all these years. Only saw them once, in 2003, and they absolutely killed. Cracker I've never been able to get into, but I still listen to as much Camper Van Beethoven now as I did in 1989.

I would argue Monkees for their cultural impact as much as anything. They had this Zelig like ability to be involved in so many paradigm shifting moments. From their film lauching the new american cinema of the 70s, Nez being part of the invention of the Laurel Canyon sound, Nez inventing MTV, bringing Jimi Hendrix to the national consciousness, to simply writing some killer tunes. The Monkees were puppets only in that some vocal tracks cut for the show turned into 2 records they knew nothing about. The vast majority of their songs were self penned or covers. Though Boyce and Hart did write the early hits. It'll never happen though. Cheap Trick has been crazy influential too. I hear them in every power pop band, something they had a strong hand in inventing. Plus there's something to be said for just being awesome for 35 years. Their new stuff is still really great. How often does that happen? Extra persuasion: southern girls. But I'm biased. They are two of my favorite bands.

Hey kettle, you're black!

Bleach is Nirvana's first (and best) record, not Nevermind. Cheap Trick, The Monkees (especially Mike Nesmith) and Steve Earle all belong in yesterday.

As an afterthought, one of the main problems with this who induction concept is that they induct members of bands. So take something like Deep Purple. Those guys were essentially 4 completely different bands that all had the same name. A couple incarnations were awesome, a couple sucked. So who gets in? It's like Rainbow. Rising is one of the great albums, but are you going to induct Joe Lynn Turner? No. So no Rainbow. Or which of the 30 people who have been in KISS makes the cut. They deserve to get in, but Eric Singer, Mark St John, Vinnie Vincent, Eric Carr, Tommy Thayer et al sure don't. The HOF would be much much cooler if it inducted records and/or singles and not bands. That's something that would at least make sense. I mean those Donna Summer/Georgio Morodor (sp?) singles are amazing, but she didn't exactly have a hall of fame career. Anyway, long rant short, where's the record hall of fame?

As per usual Ron House says it best: The induction process is just a way to get bodies through the door. Now eligible are bands who recorded their first album in 1988 or earlier. Husker Du, Mats, Minutemen, Joy Division, New Order, PIL, Magazine, Sonic Youth, Meat Puppets, Television, Richard Hell, Jesus and Mary Chain, Monks, so on so on so on....all more important and influential than 90% of what's in there. But cult acts that didn't sell a ton of records. People will flock to see Jim Morrison's leather pants, but Tom Verlaine's jazzmaster? No one really cares. Besides, is there anything less rock and roll than a museum of rock and roll. It's a fun way to kill a few hours if you find yourself in Cleveland. But my advice is to never find yourself in Cleveland. The rock and soul museum in Memphis is one that's done right. It's at the site of the old Stax studios, really amazing exhibits, only like $7 to get in, and none of this silly ranking of bands inductions imply.

And just because you like to rant about the government it still doesn't mean they don't actually do good from time to time

Yeah, i'm just going to go ahead and take my experience from living through the storm and my company working with FEMA doing home inspections as far north as Rochester over some crybaby blog trying to prove a point, thanks.

The Robin Hood foundation is usually pretty good about getting the bulk of the mobey on the ground. Also to keep in mind, this is 2 months after the storm. By the time money gets to the people it will be another couple months. But for this storm the government was getting things done before Sandy even passed. They did a great job on this one. This wasn't a Katrina debacle, this was an example of the government truly rising to the needs of the people.

It's the cover of the first Squirrel Bait record. Which I chose because it was on my computer and I love Squirrel Bait. "Cool story bro" Don't got to tell me twice

At least not until we have the concert to benefit victims of the zombie invasion that happens in two weeks

You're not alone. Jimi Hendrix once called them a "psychedelic barbershop quartet." It was not a compliment. For my money the streak from Party to Surf's Up (1965-1971) is about some of the most perfect pop music ever created. I mean Pet Sounds? C'mon, perfect record. Brian Wilson really embraced the sadness inherent in the best pop. The stuff like Surfin' Safari I'm not wild about. But God Only Knows? Man, that song will crush you if you're not prepared. It's like a cross between a banjo and a dobro. Don't think I've seen one before

I assumed they wouldnt due to the hassle of clearing rights. I figured there was going to be a Foo Fighters song in there since Pat Smear is back in the band and Krist was on the last record. But i think i like it better this way

So that's the reunion that got so many people so uptight

Hot damn they are killing it.

Never would have pegged macca for a hockey fan

Sir Paul bringing his A game!

Think I'd have the same look on my face if I was jamming with Stipe. Dude's head looks like it's going to explode.

I can dig that. It's why I'm not a fan of those who denegrate music online. But everyone has that one guy or one band that is just nails on a chalkboard. Billy Joel is mine.

Oh I've heard it all. Even saw him in 93. Handfull of some early songs are within spitting distance of listenable.

Just offensively bland and soul less. We Didnt Start The Fire and River of Dreams are arguably two of the worst popular songs ever written. Such insipid dumb monkey garbage. Zero redeeming qualities. Honestly the only musician I actively hate. Usually if i don't dig something i can tune it out pretty easily. But the giant sucking sound coming out of that guy's face is too big to ignore. It's good to despise the music of someone, i think. Gives value to loving so much. I have it on mute and am listening to Mission of Burma and am still irritated. Only Billy Joel can be more annoying than MOB is awesome.