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    Shane MacGowan, leader of The Pogues, dies at 65

    Shane MacGowan of The Pogues died today at 65. I feel drunk just looking at pictures of him. I know what I'll be listening to tonight.
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    Top 5 most overrated albums

    Ok, now let's do albums! What are your five most overrated albums? 1. Trout Mask Replica - Captain Beefheart. I saw a review that said you need to listen to it six times before you "get it". F--k that. That's just your cognitive biases kicking in and your brain tricking you into liking it...
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    Favorite Song Lyrics - Out of Context

    What are some of your favorite lyrics, even taken out of the context of the song. They're just straight up cool lines. Some of my favorites: I run on whiskey and risk and ennui and impatience. I like to sleep with the windows open, and you keep the windows closed, so goodbye. This really blew...
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    Favorite Music Venues

    Combining Ted's favorite bars thread and Ope's live music thread, what are you favorite music venues? Mine: 1. The Armory - LOVE the remodeled mid-century art deco feel. Perfect mid-size venue. Plus, the bathrooms are spacious and clean, appreciated by those of us with stage fright. 2...
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    Name a Snowplow

    MNDOT put out this survey to name a snowplow. Some of these are pretty funny. Well done, MNDOT. Happy Friday! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nameasnowplow?fbclid=IwAR05S_C3KAYUXeaAWQFu_5ORxfigr0VXQ0FPJbdqaxU9ibFPZQmsWDAW9As
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    Movies that hold up vs. those that don't

    We've been watching a few 90's movies with the kids over the past year or so -- Sandlot, League of Their Own, Jurassic Park, Beethoven, stuff like that. Some definitely hold up better than others. For example: Holds up: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids -- the gender roles are a little stereotypical...
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    LEGO Minneapolis Bars

    Treat for you Minneapolitans. Stumbled across these dudes who make LEGO models of classic MPLS bars. If you search Slye Fox & Jeff Esler on Facebook, they have lots more photos including interior. (I don't know them, and their photos are public, so hopefully this is all ok posting.)...
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    City Pages Closing

    Well this sucks! Did NOT see that coming. Another 2020 punch in the gut. I wonder if CP could do something like The Current -- independent, member supported. I don't read it as much since moving to Rochester, but it always seemed to have a strong following. Or maybe MPR/APM could just buy...
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    Favorite Instrumentals

    So as to not hijack Bleed's thread, what are some of your favorite instrumentals? I actually really like the Beastie Boys' various instrumentals. Here are two of my favorite:
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    Favorite State Fair Concerts

    The State Fair is a great place to catch some live music. Since we won't be seeing any this year, let's reminisce. What are some of your favorite State Fair performances? Here are my top 3: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings: I've seen them a few times, but this show was unique. The band drew in a...
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    Something You Hate That Everyone Loves

    What's something you hate that everyone else seems to love? I'll start by saying loud music. Whether at a concert or my wife's stereo, I hate loud music. I prefer to listen at a reasonable volume where I can actually enjoy the music without blowing out my ears. I like going to shows but have...
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    Composer Ennio Morricone Dies

    Composer Ennio Morricone died yesterday. In the Top 5 Things thread, I listed The Hateful Eight as one of my favorite movie scores. I don't know much about Morricone except that Quentin Tarantino likes him. But I absolutely love The Hateful Eight score. Very haunting & stirring and not...
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    All Things Fashion

    Lots of talk about cargo shorts in some of the more heady threads. So I thought I'd lighten the mood around here with an all things fashion thread. What are some of your tips, go-to staples, faux pas, songs about fashion, etc? I'll start things off with my personal no-nos. Top 5 things...
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    Mark Coyle, Jedi Master?

    AD Coyle is universally despised on this board, but could it be he handled this whole episode masterfully? It turned out as well as possible for everyone involved, all things considered. Consider: Tracy Claeys: got fired, but it appears it was inevitable. He got to coach the bowl game and end...
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    Which "official" viewing party sounds the best?

    Which "official" viewing party sounds the best? Don's making a strong case for MM's in FF.
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    Cool Video of the Marching Band

    This guy timed his ride on the gondola perfectly. Follows the marching band all the way down the street from above the MN State Fair. I have no idea who shot the video, just came across it on the 'net. Any GHer want to take credit? You can spot the Nokomis family watching the parade around...
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    Selling Two Tickets to Western Michigan, Syracuse & Purdue plus parking pass

    Selling them at face value. Home side, upper deck, 20 yard line towards open end, chair back Parking pass in C86 -- tailgating lot next to Law School -- nice walk through campus 9/15 Western Michigan 2 tix plus parking pass -- $70 9/22 Syracuse 2 tix no parking pass -- $80 10/27 Purdue 2 tix...
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    Le'Veon Bell

    The guy is a magician. The run where he lept over the defender and the one where MSU had like 3rd & long from their own 5, was dead behind the line, then somehow broke off 25+ yards, were incredible. It's only Week 1, but Boise St is no slouch and with Robinson laying an egg against 'Bama, the...
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    Bar Roll Call

    Where are you watching the game tonight? I gather most fans don't get CBS Sports Net, so where you bellying up. Sounds like Senser's is the "official" place; I also saw Carbone's in Burnsville. A couple buddies and I plan to be at Big Ten in Hopkins. Copy the list and add yours to the...
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    Saw Norwood Teague

    At The Fair today in the DNR Wildlife Building. Glad to see he's embracing MN culture, like eating fried food while observing taxidermy.



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