Scalped

[Limey]

In an act of team unity, stupidity – or maybe a bit of both – the Cardinals huddled around each other in the visiting clubhouse at Minute Maid Park and shaved their heads.

Classic.

[HudsonHawk]

On Cardinal fan quipped this morning:

"Great.  Now they're gutless *and* bald."

[Lurch]

The decision to shave their heads was made during a closed door, players only meeting Monday afternoon in which the Cardinals discussed ways to get themselves back in the NL Central race.

You can't make this up

Also, this gem:

Were still as cocky as we ever were and that’s good because that’s what it takes.

[Matt]

You can't make this up

Also, this gem:

How's that cockiness working out for them? Oh that's right everyone thinks they're dicks and whiny bitches.

[Ty in Tampa]

How's that cockiness working out for them? Oh that's right everyone thinks they're dicks and whiny bitches.

And now they even look more like dicks.

[Ebby Calvin]

And now they even look more like dicks.

Nice.

[geezerdonk]

I would empty my bank account (admittedly a small sum) if the after hours motoring oenophile would join in.

[Ron Brand]

Ryan Franklin: “Everybody cares.”

[Bench]

Ryan Franklin: “Everybody cares.”

Michael Stipe:  "Everybody hurts."

[Limey]

Michael Stipe:  "Everybody hurts."

Michael Franti: "Everybody Ona Move"

[MusicMan]

Michael Stipe:  "Everybody hurts."

"Everybody Hurts" and "Shiny Happy People".  How is it that 2 of REM's worst songs became 2 of their most popular?

[Bench]

"Everybody Hurts" and "Shiny Happy People".  How is it that 2 of REM's worst songs became 2 of their most popular?

And how is it that a fantastic show like Lost basically took the video from Everybody Hurts and built their final season around it?

[Matt]

And how is it that a fantastic show like Lost basically took the video from Everybody Hurts and built their final season around it?

Because they wanted everyone to hurt.

[strosrays]

"Everybody Hurts" and "Shiny Happy People".  How is it that 2 of REM's worst songs became 2 of their most popular?

First time I heard something off of Murmur, probably "Radio Free Europe" in '82 or '83, it got my attention.  At the time it sounded fresh and different.  But it was pretty much downhill from there, especially once Mitch Easter and Don Dixon left.

[HudsonHawk]

First time I heard something off of Murmur, probably "Radio Free Europe" in '82 or '83, it got my attention.  At the time it sounded fresh and different.  But it was pretty much downhill from there, especially once Mitch Easter and Don Dixon left.

I don't know...I think Document was their masterpiece.

[Ron Brand]

Document was the one that made me listen. I hate those Don Dixon timekeeping drums. Blap blap blap blap.

[Andyzipp]

I don't know...I think Document was their masterpiece.

+eleventy billion

[subnuclear]

I like all of R.E.M.'s IRS albums, but I felt betrayed when I was unable to find factories in Rockville. 

[chuck]

I like all of R.E.M.'s IRS albums, but I felt betrayed when I was unable to find factories in Rockville. 

I always sort of took that to mean a Jerry's Subs and Pizza.

[Ron Brand]

I like all of R.E.M.'s IRS albums, but I felt betrayed when I was unable to find factories in Rockville. 

Why did you go back there? To waste another year?

[strosrays]

Why did you go back there? To waste another year?

That song marked the beginning of my loss of interest in them.  Looking back now, I cannot say I regret it.

[subnuclear]

Why did you go back there? To waste another year?

More or less, but that's where I kept my stuff.  Also, lots of good Chinese restaurants in Rockville. 

[chuck]

That song marked the beginning of my loss of interest in them.  Looking back now, I cannot say I regret it.

Well, it was certainly the first song where you knew what the fuck the guy was saying. So, yeah, naturally one's interest would begin to wane.

[The Third Man]

First time I heard something off of Murmur, probably "Radio Free Europe" in '82 or '83, it got my attention.  At the time it sounded fresh and different.  But it was pretty much downhill from there, especially once Mitch Easter and Don Dixon left.

Wrong.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I liked the EP, Chronic Town, and the albums, Murmur and Reckoning, a lot. Then I started losing interest. They've had their share of good songs since but they also put out more than their fair share of weak ass shit too.

[MusicMan]

I can't say it was all downhill, because despite the fact that Automatic for the People includes Everybody Hurts, it also includes one of my all-time favorite songs in "Nightswimming".

[Arky Vaughan]

More or less, but that's where I kept my stuff.  Also, lots of good Chinese restaurants in Rockville. 

A&J's.

[Guinness]

I can't say it was all downhill, because despite the fact that Automatic for the People includes Everybody Hurts, it also includes one of my all-time favorite songs in "Nightswimming".

Everybody Hurts wasn't a bad song;  maudlin lyrics maybe, great tune tho.
I think they were relevant and great up to and including Monster.  After that, they sort of fell off.  Right about the time U2 became mostly irrelevant...

[Ron Brand]

What is relevant anyway, and how is that assigned?

[MusicMan]

Everybody Hurts wasn't a bad song;  maudlin lyrics maybe, great tune tho.
I think they were relevant and great up to and including Monster.  After that, they sort of fell off.

Sort of?  They fell of a cliff.  "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" was a disaster, then came the anyuerism (sp?), and then the terrible decision to go with drum kits.

Right about the time U2 became mostly irrelevant...

Disagree.  "All That You Can't Leave Behind" and "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" may not be on the level of the "Unforgettable Fire"-"Joshua Tree"-"Achtung Baby" trifecta, but they're very good albums.

[chuck]

What is relevant anyway, and how is that assigned?

Don't you know? Hudson decides. That's the only reason Night Ranger is still relevant.

[HudsonHawk]

Everybody Hurts wasn't a bad song;  maudlin lyrics maybe, great tune tho.
I think they were relevant and great up to and including Monster.  After that, they sort of fell off.  Right about the time U2 became mostly irrelevant...

U2 became totally irrelvant in 1985.

[Ty in Tampa]

That's the only reason Night Ranger is still relevant.

You can still rock in America, last time I looked.

[chuck]

U2 became totally irrelvant in 1985.

See?!

[Guinness]

What is relevant anyway, and how is that assigned?

Relevant as in not just going through the motions.  See the entry "The Rolling Stones Since Tattoo You"...

How to Dismantle and Atomic Bomb was a very good album, true, but it sounded pretty much like All That You Can't Leave Behind, just a better version of it.

[Guinness]

U2 became totally irrelvant in 1985.

That's arguable;  Joshua Tree was a pretty big departure, but I think they sort of got back to their roots with Achtung Baby and Zooropa.  Pop was ok, but after that it all sounds the same.  Like anything Rush did from Roll the Bones on....

[MusicMan]

Like anything Rush did from Roll the Bones on....

Don't even get me started.  Although I've heard great things about "Live in Rio".

[Ebby Calvin]

"All That You Can't Leave Behind" and "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" may not be on the level of the "Unforgettable Fire"-"Joshua Tree"-"Achtung Baby" trifecta, but they're very good albums.

Disagree.  I could never finish either of their last two albums.  But that's, like, my opinion, man.
And REM ended for me after Automatic for the People.

[Limey]

Everybody Hurts wasn't a bad song;  maudlin lyrics maybe, great tune tho.
I think they were relevant and great up to and including Monster.  After that, they sort of fell off.  Right about the time U2 became mostly irrelevant...

Thanks to you fuckers, I now have "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" stuck in my head.

[HudsonHawk]

That's arguable

No it isn't.  I've already made my pronouncement.  Now go forth, and listen no more.

[HudsonHawk]

You can still rock in America, last time I looked.

Better talk some sense into Chuck.  He's headed for a heartbreak.

[Guinness]

No it isn't.  I've already made my pronouncement.  Now go forth, and listen no more.

I meant that in a "you could be right" sort of way.  But just in case, I've deleted all my U2 to be safe.

[Astroholic]

I meant that in a "you could be right" sort of way.  But just in case, I've deleted all my U2 to be safe.

Bunch of music snobs.

[Ron Brand]

Don't you know? Hudson decides. That's the only reason Night Ranger is still relevant.

Every so often I like to add egg beater to troubled waters.

[EasTexAstro]

U2 became totally irrelvant in 1985.

There was a good moment in 1987....for me at least....due to U2.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Bunch of music snobs.

What came first, the shit or the snobs?

[JimR]

"you could be right"

this phrase is never associated with HH.

[EasTexAstro]

Don't even get me started.  Although I've heard great things about "Live in Rio".

I enjoyed it. I will say it seemed more like them using their talent in a mature, entertaining way rather than trying to be cutting edge.

[MusicMan]

There was a good moment in 1987....for me at least....due to U2.

And she was very happy that it lasted past the guitars kicking in on Where the Streets Have No Name.

[EasTexAstro]

And she was very happy that it lasted past the guitars kicking in on Where the Streets Have No Name.

I said, good for me.

[Lurch]

Like anything Rush did from Roll the Bones on....

Hey, Pete.  Fuck you

[S.P. Rodriguez]

Hey, Pete.  Fuck you

Second that...

[Guinness]

Second that...

I get that a lot here...I just don't think their output has been great for the last 20 years or so.
And fuck you and Lurch for liking Test For Echo.

[S.P. Rodriguez]

I get that a lot here...I just don't think their output has been great for the last 20 years or so.
And fuck you and Lurch for liking Test For Echo.

Like might be a bit of an over-statement.  It's definitely not up to past performances.    Let me put it this way.  It's in the library, not necessarily the regular rotation.  Compared to the crap that came out at the same time, from other artists, I'll take it. 

But that said, that was during a pretty rough stretch for Peart.  I was surprised they released anything, to be honest.  The retirement tour was actually a welcome announcement.

[Lurch]

The retirement tour was actually a welcome announcement.

The fuck?  These boys aren't retireing any time soon.  Check out Beyond the Lighted Stage if you haven't already.

Snakes and Arrows is fantastic.

[Limey]

There was a good moment in 1987....for me at least....due to U2.

IJTUIMMALB

[S.P. Rodriguez]

The fuck?  These boys aren't retireing any time soon.  Check out Beyond the Lighted Stage if you haven't already.

Snakes and Arrows is fantastic.

easy now.  I'm talking about Test For Echo. I haven't had a chance to pick up snakes and arrows, so I went to their website.  Whatever they are streaming was pretty awesome.  My boss walked up and said "Two things.  First whatever you are listening to ROCKS!  Second, keep it playing while we make a beverage run."

[Astroholic]

easy now.  I'm talking about Test For Echo. I haven't had a chance to pick up snakes and arrows, so I went to their website.  Whatever they are streaming was pretty awesome.  My boss walked up and said "Two things.  First whatever you are listening to ROCKS!  Second, keep it playing while we make a beverage run."

Hiring?

[Ebby Calvin]

IJTUIMMALB

I finally figured out what this stands for.

[toddthebod]

You can still rock in America, last time I looked.

Only in Karaoke bars.

In another sad note, a couple days ago I was actually thinking about the fact that I saw Night Ranger in concert at least two times (maybe a third time -- I don't quite remember).  Once they opened up for Black Sabbath at the Coliseum.  They headlined the second time.  I think it was at Astroworld.

[Astroholic]

Only in Karaoke bars.

In another sad note, a couple days ago I was actually thinking about the fact that I saw Night Ranger in concert at least two times (maybe a third time -- I don't quite remember).  Once they opened up for Black Sabbath at the Coliseum.  They headlined the second time.  I think it was at Astroworld.

Night Ranger opened for Sabbath?  Who the hell booked that venue?

[Andyzipp]

Only in Karaoke bars.

In another sad note, a couple days ago I was actually thinking about the fact that I saw Night Ranger in concert at least two times (maybe a third time -- I don't quite remember).  Once they opened up for Black Sabbath at the Coliseum.  They headlined the second time.  I think it was at Astroworld.

Night Ranger/Great White are in Galveston this weekend.

[Bench]

Night Ranger opened for Sabbath?  Who the hell booked that venue?

They were metallish before the sister christian years.

[Andyzipp]

They were metallish before the sister christian years.

Don't Tell Me You Love Me.

[BudGirl]

Night Ranger/Great White are in Galveston this weekend.

I don't really care one way or the other about Night Ranger, but I like Great White.

[Astroholic]

Don't Tell Me You Love Me.

Thats metalish?

[Bench]

Thats metalish?

In much the same way that AE was hitterish.

[Lurch]

Thats metalish?

Yes.
 -Ian Anderson

[Astroholic]

Yes.
 -Ian Anderson

BWWWHHHHHaaaa!  I get it. Clever.

[HudsonHawk]

They were metallish before the sister christian years.

Brad Gillis was a guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, prior to Night Ranger.  He played on Speak of the Devil, which was Ozzy doing all Sabbath tunes.

[BatGirl]

I don't really care one way or the other about Night Ranger, but I like Great White.

night ranger>greatwhite solely because of nugent
but, reo speedwagon>nightranger

when the hell is triumph going to tour?

[HudsonHawk]

night ranger>greatwhite solely because of nugent
but, reo speedwagon>nightranger

when the hell is triumph going to tour?

Nugent?

[BatGirl]

Night Ranger/Great White are in Galveston this weekend.

where are you guys sitting?

[BatGirl]

Nugent?

that motherscratcher is straight up crazy
he gets points for that in my book

[HudsonHawk]

that motherscratcher is straight up crazy
he gets points for that in my book

Yeah, but how does he make Night Ranger better than Great White?

[Astroholic]

Nugent?

Damn Yankees?

[Andyzipp]

that motherscratcher is straight up crazy
he gets points for that in my book

But he 'twernt in no gauldamn Night Ranger.

[Ebby Calvin]

But he 'twernt in no gauldamn Night Ranger.

Forget
It.
She's
Rolling.

[BatGirl]

deer lowered
night ranger=damn yankees in my head

where can i turn in my 80's hair band card?

[strosrays]

deer lowered
night ranger=damn yankees in my head

where can i turn in my 80's hair band card?

I've been listening to old Let's Active EPs for a couple of days now, just to clear my head of some of the crap mentioned in this thread.

[chuck]

I've been listening to old Let's Active EPs for a couple of days now, just to clear my head of some of the crap mentioned in this thread.

Oddly enough a friend of mine was their lighting director back in the 80's and he left an all-access pass with me a couple of days ago. Why he thought I'd want it I have no idea.

[dirty steve]

Sort of?  They fell of a cliff.  "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" was a disaster, then came the anyuerism (sp?), and then the terrible decision to go with drum kits.

bill berry had the aneurysm on the monster tour along with stipe and mike mills having surgical procedures.   they signed an (then record) 80 million dollar contract with warner brothers before the release of hi-fi.  hi-fi was recorded on the monster tour and berry left the band just before the beginning of sessions for "up."  i haven't kept up with them regularly since monster, although i did go see their tour in 2003 at a 1/3'd full woodlands.  

[HudsonHawk]

I've been listening to old Let's Active EPs for a couple of days now, just to clear my head of some of the crap mentioned in this thread.

This thread inspired me to bust out the ol' Randy Rhoads era Quiet Riot.  It was a hair metal night, what can I say.

[Outlawscotty]

deer lowered
night ranger=damn yankees in my head

where can i turn in my 80's hair band card?

There is Jack Blades though no?

[BatGirl]

years ago i was in harrah's in new orleans
minding my own business
when this rockstar-ish guy cruises past me
we lock eyes.  he smiles.  i smile.  and then i realize
it's jack blades from night ranger!

a few drunken minutes later, i spot him at a slot machine
so i waltz up and ask for his autograph
without taking his eyes off the machine, he takes my pen and dollar bill
and scribbles his name across it:
tommy shaw

[Andyzipp]

years ago i was in harrah's in new orleans
minding my own business
when this rockstar-ish guy cruises past me
we lock eyes.  he smiles.  i smile.  and then i realize
it's jack blades from night ranger!

a few drunken minutes later, i spot him at a slot machine
so i waltz up and ask for his autograph
without taking his eyes off the machine, he takes my pen and dollar bill
and scribbles his name across it:
tommy shaw

This becomes less Night Rangery by the second.

[Astroholic]

There is Jack Blades though no?

Randy Rhodes was the lead guitarist for Ozzy, may he RIP.  He also played Classical, so I still don't see the point Night Ranger being Metal because of their guitarist.


Metal = Metallica, Megadeath, Sabbath, etc.

Hair Band = NR, Twisted Sister, Poison, etc.

[HudsonHawk]

Randy Rhodes was the lead guitarist for Ozzy, may he RIP.  He also played Classical, so I still don't see the point Night Ranger being Metal because of their guitarist.

I was simply pointing out the connection between Night Ranger and Black Sabbath. 

[HudsonHawk]

years ago i was in harrah's in new orleans
minding my own business
when this rockstar-ish guy cruises past me
we lock eyes.  he smiles.  i smile.  and then i realize
it's jack blades from night ranger!

a few drunken minutes later, i spot him at a slot machine
so i waltz up and ask for his autograph
without taking his eyes off the machine, he takes my pen and dollar bill
and scribbles his name across it:
tommy shaw

I'm confused.  Why would Jack Blades sign his name "Tommy Shaw"?

[Astroholic]

I was simply pointing out the connection between Night Ranger and Black Sabbath. 

Oh okay, nothin to see here.

[Bench]

Randy Rhodes was the lead guitarist for Ozzy, may he RIP.  He also played Classical, so I still don't see the point Night Ranger being Metal because of their guitarist.


Metal = Metallica, Megadeath, Sabbath, etc.

Hair Band = NR, Twisted Sister, Poison, etc.

You're missing the point.  NR believed they were metal. 

[HudsonHawk]

You're missing the point.  NR believed they were metal. 

I think they knew they were "hair".  Interestingly, Night Ranger started out as the remains of a soul/funk band, with Gillis, Blades and Jerry Martini, formerly of Sly & The Family Stone.

[Astroholic]

You're missing the point.  NR believed they were metal.  

Yeah thats whats funny..but I thought HH thought they were.

[HudsonHawk]

Yeah thats whats funny..but I thought HH thought they were.

Because you think I know absolutely nothing about music?

[Astroholic]

Because you think I know absolutely nothing about music?

No I think you do, I just though you were misguided.

Where does Motley Crue fit in this discussion.  Hair or Metal?  I vote Metal.

[HudsonHawk]

Where does Motley Crue fit in this discussion.  Hair or Metal?  I vote Metal.

Well, I don't believe there's a sharp line, and I think "metal" encompasses a lot of area.  But given the choice between "hair" and "metal", Motley Crue is "hair".

[Astroholic]

Well, I don't believe there's a sharp line, and I think "metal" encompasses a lot of area.  But given the choice between "hair" and "metal", Motely Crue is "hair".

True.  I have been a huge fan of the Crue since Too Fast for Love.  For the most part, I have trouble placing them with the hair bands.

Kinda like AC/DC.  They were really strong when Bon Scott was alive.  Not sure where they fit.  I would say Rock, which all of the above (Air Supply included?) fit.

[HudsonHawk]

For the most part, I have trouble placing them with the hair bands.

I have as much trouble placing *them* in the same category as Sabbath as I do Night Ranger.  But lots of room in "metal" for lots of folks.

[chuck]

Say, where do you guys go to buy your white, high-top Reeboks? You know, the ones that look so rad with your acid washed jeans?

[HudsonHawk]

Say, where do you guys go to buy your white, high-top Reeboks? You know, the ones that look so rad with your acid washed jeans?

The opposite side of the mall from where they sell your black trenchcoat.

[Astroholic]

Say, where do you guys go to buy your white, high-top Reeboks? You know, the ones that look so rad with your acid washed jeans?

What do you mean Buy them, I still have mine.


Oh yeah your one of those snobs.  Tell me you don't like to blow some AC/DC out those speakers sometimes.

You just aint right.

[Astroholic]

The opposite side of the mall from where they sell your black trenchcoat.

Don't forget the plad shirt and dirty jeans.  Oh yeah berkinstocks.

[Ebby Calvin]

Say, where do you guys go to buy your white, high-top Reeboks? You know, the ones that look so rad with your acid washed jeans?

This cracked me up.

[Ty in Tampa]

Oh yeah berkinstocks.

Now you've done it.

[toddthebod]

night ranger>greatwhite solely because of nugent
but, reo speedwagon>nightranger

when the hell is triumph going to tour?

I love Triumph.  Been watching Fight the Good Fight on Youtube for about a month.

[toddthebod]

They were metallish before the sister christian years.

They played Sister Christian when they opened for Sabbath.

My friend won these tickets from 93Q.  The guys sitting behind us were wearing leather and spikes and my friend kept turning around (maybe not so discretely) because these guys were so over the top.  Finally, one of them says to my friend, "turn around one more time and I'm gonna rip your fucking head off."  My friend didn't move for the rest of the concert.

[Astroholic]

They played Sister Christian when they opened for Sabbath.

My friend won these tickets from 93Q.  The guys sitting behind us were wearing leather and spikes and my friend kept turning around (maybe not so discretely) because these guys were so over the top.  Finally, one of them says to my friend, "turn around one more time and I'm gonna rip your fucking head off."  My friend didn't move for the rest of the concert.

now thats metal.  Awsome.

[Astroholic]

btw  can't get the 'Don't tell me you love me' tune out of my head because of this post...thanks for that.

[BatGirl]

I love Triumph.  Been watching Fight the Good Fight on Youtube for about a month.

i wiki'd them and saw this -
"(there is a) small possibility of a Van Halen/Triumph tour that Live Nation might pitch to them for 2011"

[chuck]

Don't forget the plad shirt and dirty jeans.  Oh yeah berkinstocks.

Let's you and me get something straight right now. If you ever, EVER accuse me of wearing (I can barely type this it's so disgusting) Birkenstocks I will find out where you live and I will go Pete Townshend on your hair metal LP collection.

[austro]

Let's you and me get something straight right now. If you ever, EVER accuse me of wearing (I can barely type this it's so disgusting) Birkenstocks I will find out where you live and I will go Pete Townshend on your hair metal LP collection.

For chuck, it's Mephisto or nothing.

[strosrays]

Oddly enough a friend of mine was their lighting director back in the 80's and he left an all-access pass with me a couple of days ago. Why he thought I'd want it I have no idea.

So you are not a fan?  I'm not trying to start something, I'm just kind of surprised.  How about The Brains?  The dBs?

[Bench]

Here's an odd musical crossover:  On September 18, Warehouse Live is hosting The Rebirth Brass Band in the studio, and Bullet For My Valentine in the ballroom.  I can't imagine much mingling between patrons there.

[chuck]

For chuck, it's Mephisto or nothing.

You want me to come after you, too, tough guy? Let's see how Pretzel Logic sounds in a dozen pieces.

Probably about the same, actually, now that I think about it.

So you are not a fan?  I'm not trying to start something, I'm just kind of surprised.  How about The Brains?  The dBs?

Of course I'm a fan. I liked Afoot and Cypress quite a bit when they came out. I just have no idea why my friend left the lanyard and the pass with me.

I liked Let's Active fine but I was very into the dB's. What kind of Big Star fan would I be if I hadn't been? I saw them a bunch and especially like their first two records. I still drag them out every now and then.

[Astroholic]

Let's you and me get something straight right now. If you ever, EVER accuse me of wearing (I can barely type this it's so disgusting) Birkenstocks I will find out where you live and I will go Pete Townshend on your hair metal LP collection.

ewhhhhhh scary!

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I liked Let's Active fine but I was very into the dB's. What kind of Big Star fan would I be if I hadn't been? I saw them a bunch and especially like their first two records. I still drag them out every now and then.

Once opened for the dB's in the late 80s at the Antenna Club in Memphis. They were good guys. Nice but serious guys. Dedicated to their profession. We were guys with day jobs in a Zappa influenced band that had no plans but to get the crowd to party and to jam our asses off. Will Rigby the dB's drummer, really got a kick out of us. He told me he knew how the guys in Iron Butterfly must have felt after Led Zepplin opened for them. It was one of the nicest things anyone ever said to me. Peter Holsapple's only comment was, "too much." Which I also took as a compliment.

[toddthebod]

i wiki'd them and saw this -
"(there is a) small possibility of a Van Halen/Triumph tour that Live Nation might pitch to them for 2011"

Now that's an awesome show.

So these are the concerts I attended this summer:

Squeeze/Cheap Trick
Asia
The English Beat

In my defense, the only one of these that I bought tickets to was the Beat.  My wife dragged us to see the other shows.  As for the shows themselves, the Beat were great.  Squeeze was very good.  Asia wasn't terrible, but Steve Howe is really old.  Scary old.  Like so old, that he looked like Nosferatu the Vampire.  Like so old, I think he may even be older than Jim R.  Cheap Trick was indescribably bad.  So bad that I took out my blackberry and played texas hold em.   

[Limey]

Sphinx D:

Just noticed your sig.  That's an awesome song.

[Gleek]

I can't say it was all downhill, because despite the fact that Automatic for the People includes Everybody Hurts, it also includes one of my all-time favorite songs in "Nightswimming".

Also, "The River" is an all time favorite of mine.  Actually, aside from "nightswimming" and "the river" I was kind of meh on the entire album.

[MusicMan]

Also, "The River" is an all time favorite of mine.  Actually, aside from "nightswimming" and "the river" I was kind of meh on the entire album.

I always felt like I would appreciate "The River" more if it didn't immediately follow "Nightswimming".

[toddthebod]

So my Ipod was on shuffle today and in the middle of my lunchtime run, "You Can Still Rock in America" came on.  Great workout song.