Heyyyyy, all you kats and kitties, Lynn McKenzie is here with today’s Day Thread! And today we’re going to talk about one of the most important things in music, the platters that matter, the swingin’ smashes, the music which moves … Continue reading The 6/8 A-Side Day Thread
Everyone has something which only they seem to know about and love. For me, it’s Steven Banks. Banks is an American actor, writer and musician, who had his first success on Showtime with Steven Banks Home Entertainment Center, filmed live … Continue reading The Steven Banks Day Thread
There were three kings and a jolly three too. The first one had a broken nose, the second, a broken arm and the third was broke. “Faith is the key!” said the first king. “No, froth is the key!” said … Continue reading The John Wesley Harding Night Thread
Naugles was my introduction to Mexican fast food, back in 1981, when I was at college at Washington University in St. Louis. Taco Bell was practically unknown then, and the consensus among students was that Naugles was much better. Besides, … Continue reading The Naugles Day Thread
I’d heard of Norma Rae and Sally Field’s Oscar nominated performance as the titular character when the film was released in 1979, but for some reason, I never felt motivated to see it. Something about it put me off. I … Continue reading Late To The Party: Norma Rae
Feel like you’ve never felt before Here we areWhere are weCast adrift on some uncharted seaI know we’ll find our wayI know we’ll reach the endIf you will say you’ll be my secret friend Night draws in, once againAs she … Continue reading The Night Thread Has A Secret Friend
McCartney III, the latest do-it-yourself project from Paul, is noticeably different from the first two in the series, probably because of the circumstances under which each was conceived. McCartney was born from Paul’s depression at the Beatles’ breakup and from … Continue reading Album Spotlight: Paul McCartney—McCartney III
I remember clearly what I was doing on Sunday night, February 9th, 1964, at 7:00 P.M. Central Standard Time…. …no, that’s a lie. I have absolutely no memory of where I was or what was going on, being only two. … Continue reading The Beatles on Ed Sullivan Day Thread
Well, it’s Groundhog Day….. …again…. Seriously, this is a great film. If you haven’t seen it, why not? Watch it today. Trust me. You’ll love it. It’s that good. And it’s pretty much spoiler immune. Even if you know the … Continue reading The Groundhog Day Thread
Ram, Paul McCartney’s second solo album (I do not count The Family Way soundtrack) and his only record credited to Paul and Linda McCartney, has always been a polarizing work. When it was released in May 1971, critics pounced on it … Continue reading Album Spotlight: Paul and Linda McCartney—RAM
October 9th, 2020, would have been John Lennon’s 80th birthday. [footnote]On February 7th, 2021, he will have been dead longer than he was alive, which is a really sad thought.[/footnote] His too-brief solo career included several fine albums, but the … Continue reading Album Spotlight: John Lennon—Imagine
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. Apparently Freaks and Geeks’ seventh episode was meant to serve as a “second pilot”, trying to catch the attention of people who might just be tuning in. … Continue reading Freaks and Geeks: S01E07 “Carded And Discarded”
Hello, poetry lovers! Well, it’s been over a year since I last posted this, so there goes my attempt to do it regularly. But I thought with all the time on our hands, I might resurrect it for today. What … Continue reading Poetry Corner
Some records are terrible from the first listen. Some take several hearings to assess. Very few are classics on the first time around. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is one of these. It’s a rock record which stands with the greats, such … Continue reading Album Review: Wilco—Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. This may be the hardest episode of F&G for me to watch, because I identify so strongly with Nick and his dream of being a drummer in … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S1E06 “I’m With The Band”
Because someone had to do it! Here’s a collection of threads about the winter solstice holidays (oh, all right, mostly Christmas) posted on the Avocado. I’m not including Day/Night Threads unless they’re specifically requested, at least for now. If anyone … Continue reading Holiday Threads On The Avocado
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. One of my favorite episodes, Tests And Breasts highlights two themes central to every high schooler’s existence: puberty and fear of examinations. That it manages to do … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S1E05 “Tests And Breasts”
For a review of the original album, see my post here: Album Spotlight: The Beatles—Abbey Road Abbey Road was the one Beatles album which needed no studio tinkering to improve its sound quality. It was the only album in their catalog … Continue reading Didn’t Anybody See?: Abbey Road Super Deluxe Edition Review
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. NBC initially refused to air this episode, saying it was too dark for the series. Watching it today, I completely understand this decision even if I don’t … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S01E04 “Kim Kelly Is My Friend”
Yoko Ono has always incited strong opinions. Put an album of hers on for friends, and most will turn white and flee the room before a minute has gone by. Many Beatles fans hate her with a gag reflex: she … Continue reading Album Spotlight: Yoko Ono—Plastic Ono Band
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. What makes Tricks And Treats such a great installment of Freaks And Geeks is not just the setting, which works because Halloween is such an iconic American … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S1E03 “Tricks And Treats”
