From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Convince Me Political Change Is Unnecessary

August 29, 2008

Let me begin by saying I am not a fan of politics. In fact, I hate listening to pretty much all politicians. When I do listen, it simply to keep myself informed, and make sure the turkey in office, or up for election isn’t going to completely ruin my life.  I didn’t set up this [...]

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Is Progressive Rock Really Progressive: Part I

August 27, 2008

I am doing something a little different this time around by writing a series of posts about a topic that I have been contemplating a lot about these past few days – progressive rock.  When I first started thinking about this subject, I didn’t think I would have so much to say.  I learned that [...]

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Metallica Fan In Turmoil

August 21, 2008

Anyone who knows me well, understands one thing loud and clear – Metallica is one of my favorite bands.  However, I find myself in turmoil whether I should be excited as hell, or apathetic about the upcoming release of Death Magnetic.  It is less the four weeks until the release of the new album.  I [...]

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Is Internet Radio On Its Deathbed

August 18, 2008

I love Internet radio!  Unfortunately, it may soon be the end of it unless laws change ASAP.  In March 2007, new rates were forced on webcasters to pay for each song streamed to each user, and will steadily increase over the next few years.  It is unfortunate that Pandora may be the first Internet radio [...]

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The Agony of Allergies

August 16, 2008

This post has absolutely nothing to do with music, but what the hell, it has been a rough week.  There is nothing like starting the work week like going to jury duty.  Woohoo!! Clearly you can sense my excitement.  For anyone who hasn’t joined the wonderful journey that is our justice system, well you aren’t [...]

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Rockers Want Obama and McCain To Debate In New Orleans

August 9, 2008

The world watched the debacle of a rescue attempt after Katrina to save the people of New Orleans. Three years later, things are still a mess. Blabbermouth reported recently that Nine Inch Nails, R.E.M, Pearl Jam, Aaron Neville and several other rockers, totaling over 90 artists, have all signed a petition to persuade US presidential [...]

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Kid Rock – Lynyrd Skynyrd debate

August 7, 2008

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I will be the first to admit, I have a love/hate appreciation for Kid Rock. Hell, I own Devil Without A Cause, and yes I happen to like the album.  However, other albums are questionable.  Gerard at Unreality Music thinks it might be “blasphemous” that Kid Rock is using music from Lynyrd Skynyrd [...]

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The Ravinia Experience

August 5, 2008

One of the best parts of Chicago during the summertime is the Ravinia Music Festival.  Since Ravinia is an outdoor venue, Summer is the only time it is open.  After all, I seriously doubt anyone would be interested in attending during wintertime considering this IS Chicago, IL I’m talking about. The festival brings a nice [...]

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Opeth, Kamelot and Why July Sucked for Blogging

August 2, 2008

I don’t know about anyone else, but I was shocked as hell yesterday when I woke up and realized it was already August.  Where the hell did July go?  Work really kicked my booty during the month of July, and clearly sucked up a lot of my time.  As a result, writing was a little [...]

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