The Night Thread Salutes Robert Maitland, Architect
Wherever he may be, here’s hoping he has a bottle of Kirschwasser on this fine Steely Dan Day. Continue reading The Night Thread Salutes Robert Maitland, Architect
Category: Open Threads
“For fools rush in where angels fear to tread”
It’s the May Nineteen Day Thread
And you know what that means. Break out the hats and hooters, because it’s Steely Dan Day. Also, read this: St. Vincent Swears by Steely Dan’s ‘Kid Charlemagne’ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/st-vincent-favorite-guitar-solo-kid-charlemagne-1235557279 Continue reading It’s the May Nineteen Day Thread
Some Night Threads got it, some Night Threads don’t!
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“Day Thread? You’re alive?”
Night Thread of the First He-Man Commercial (But Not Really?)
It’s Julia’s Birthday Again – 5/17 Day Thread
I’m not sure exactly how it happened, but I’m now 53. I survived another year in spite of *gestures at everything* At least I know there are a bunch of chuds who are big mad that I still exist, so … Continue reading It’s Julia’s Birthday Again – 5/17 Day Thread
The He-Man Night Thread Cuts Onions
I’m not always silly with these, okay? Continue reading The He-Man Night Thread Cuts Onions
The Day Thread Celebrates “Mulholland Drive”
25 years ago today, Mulholland Drive, my favorite film of all time, debuted at the Cannes Film Festival. In honor of this milestone, I share an essay about what the film has meant to me over the years. Coming of … Continue reading The Day Thread Celebrates “Mulholland Drive”
Emigrate by Emigrate from Emigrate Night Thread
“Emigrate” is a song by Emigrate from the album Emigrate (2007) Have a Great Night Thread, Avocado! Continue reading Emigrate by Emigrate from Emigrate Night Thread
Another Disappointed William Day Thread
He’s not angry about the lack of a proper day thread. He’s just disappointed. Continue reading Another Disappointed William Day Thread
The Emergency Night Says a Late Happy Birthday to Stevie Wonder
And an early 50th anniversary to Songs in the Key of Life. Continue reading The Emergency Night Says a Late Happy Birthday to Stevie Wonder
Bull’s-Eye Day Thread
Bull’s-Eye was an early Green Arrow villain who first showed up in Worlds Finest #24 September – October 1946. Bull’s-Eye could move so fast that he could dodge the arrows fired at him Bull’s-Eye would also practice with his henchmen … Continue reading Bull’s-Eye Day Thread
Get to the Night Thread and Halfway Back
The 13 May Day Thread of “Radio Veronica: 40 All Time Greatest Hits (Period 1964-1974)” by K-Tel
Congrats! You’ve made it to the 50th K-Tel Open Thread! Radio Veronica was an offshore radio station that operated from 1960-1974. It was devised in The Netherlands by independent electronic retailers to offer an alternative to state run radio, but … Continue reading The 13 May Day Thread of “Radio Veronica: 40 All Time Greatest Hits (Period 1964-1974)” by K-Tel
The Night Thread Cannot Erase
Have a good song and a good night, Avocado. Continue reading The Night Thread Cannot Erase
The 12 May Day Thread of “The Best of Country Music, Volume 7” by K-Tel
Here we are, The Best of Country Music, Volume 7… don’t worry about the volume number, it will only confuse you. I’m left wondering about the word “best” in this context, as I’ve only heard of two of these songs. … Continue reading The 12 May Day Thread of “The Best of Country Music, Volume 7” by K-Tel
The Hey Now Songs Night Thread
Two songs that include “hey now” as part of their refrain: “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House (1986) “All Star” by Smash Mouth (1999) There might be more. There are lots of songs out there. Enjoy the night, y’all. Continue reading The Hey Now Songs Night Thread
The 11 May Day Thread of “Memories of Hank Williams, Sr.” by K-Tel
Gaze upon him: the all knowing, all powerful hologram of Hank Williams, Sr. He is the master of all he surveys. A1 Cold, Cold HeartA2 Half As MuchA3 I Won’t Be Home No MoreA4 Lovesick BluesA5 May You Never Be … Continue reading The 11 May Day Thread of “Memories of Hank Williams, Sr.” by K-Tel
The 5/10 Night Thread Yells SHINee’s Back!
I didn’t have an idea for this thread when I signed up, I just did it because it was still open a couple days ago. But this morning the most amazing thing happened, so now I have the perfect thing … Continue reading The 5/10 Night Thread Yells SHINee’s Back!
The 10 May Day Thread of “20 Power Hits” by K-Tel
Way back in the distant long ago time of January 26, 2026, I posted 20 Power Hits. However, that one was released in Japan in 1972, and is a totally different comp than this one. This one was released in … Continue reading The 10 May Day Thread of “20 Power Hits” by K-Tel
The 9 May Night Thread of “20 Explosive Dynamic Super Smash Hit Explosions!” by Pravda
That’s right, it’s once again time to shamelessly rip off another Avocado’s header gimmick! In 1991, Pravda Records had a fun idea – why not have modern bands do a tribute to all of the K-Tel compilation albums they grew … Continue reading The 9 May Night Thread of “20 Explosive Dynamic Super Smash Hit Explosions!” by Pravda