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#6071 Re: The Sunset Strip » METALLICA Discussion » 935 weeks ago
FWIW I read the blog review. It went something like:
Song 1: Best Metallica song since Black Album, Rocks!!
Song 2: Similar to One, starts off Kirk finger picking very classical guitar solo, slowly gets heavier.
Song 3: Blogger wasn't a fan of.
Song 4: The 1st single, good song, typical 3-4 minute single though
Song 5: Blogger wasn't a fan of.
At this point they were asked if they'd like to hear song 6. Again, it was good. In the reveiwers eyes it was a good album, alot can depend on the last 4 songs, seemed a little underwhelmed though. We'll see, still hope & it's only 1 persons review. I'll see if I can still find it in my history.
#6072 Re: The Garden » Little Known Facts About America » 935 weeks ago
That's really all these are, out of context interpretations of treaties and court cases and someone makes a parellel summarization of the basis behind it.
ie. Pac Man Jones shot somebody and is legally allowed to play football again. Therefore:
32. In the US, NFL football players are allowed to commit murder and continue playing football.
#6073 Re: The Sunset Strip » Report: New AC/DC Album To Be Wal-Mart Exclusive » 935 weeks ago
The odds of me buying any album being sold thru Walmart only are slim to none.... and slim just walked out the door.
#6074 Re: The Sunset Strip » Kick Ass Videos » 936 weeks ago
^^ I agree Bono, Achtung Baby was a great transformation for U2. They saw the music landscape changing and took influences from other bands like Depeche Mode and transformed themselves, while still writing great music. Can't think of another band who has done that. Also, the songs sound like they could be released onto the radio today.
#6075 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » Guns N' Roses Tour Overview 1984-2007 » 936 weeks ago
Cool stuff, you must be pretty bored with work!?
A trivia note I thought about, if you begin with the AFD lineup, I come up with 19 members who have played live. (not including backup musicians etc)
4 drummers? (Adler, Sorum, Brain, Frank)
2 Bassists
8 Guitarists (Slash, Izzy, Gilby, BH, Huge, Robin, Fortus, BBF)
2 Keyboardists/programmers
1 singer
anyone else?
#6076 Re: The Garden » Governor Palin: A wise choice for McCain? » 936 weeks ago
On a local metro blog I goto a poster posted this about her makes some good point, I don't know the validitity to his facts or statements, i don't know much/anything about her:
Now that the party nominations have been shook out, it is time to wax philosophical and play pundit for Vice President choices.
I am going to put forth Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska. There are several points that I feel make her a strong aide to the ticket.
1) She is female. Yes, it is a calculated move, but one of the easiest ways to lock up those disgruntled Clintonians is actually giving them a female choice on the ticket. Plus, she is a professional woman while managing to raise 5 kids. A lot of working women can identify with that aspect of life (maybe not 5 necessarily!).
2) She is young and pretty. One of McCain's weaknesses is his age. He needs a younger VP to offset that. She is a 42 year old ex-beauty queen (that also won Miss Congeniality the same time). In the video/photo heavy world we are in, she will be a good physical focal point next to McCain.
3) She's a solid government official. She has held an 80-90% approval rating - the highest ranked of any politician in the US. It means you will most likely be hard pressed to drudge up too much negativity on her executive history.
4) She values ethics and is a REAL reformer. Part of Obama's appeal is "Change we can believe in". Palin is "Change that is happening now." She has a history of outing bad politics within the Republican party itself. She has a solid track record of cleaning up government. Obama is hope for change, Palin actually IS change.
5) Socially she is Right, but not Religious Right and she seems to go with the will of the people. This will help McCain with some of the Conservatives while embracing/not alienating the socially moderates.
6) She is classically Republican in the sense of Fiscal Responsibility and limiting budgets. The GOP itself needs to have more such prominent thought if it wishes to get back on track.
7) She is a hard worker and campaigner. She would probably bring a lot of energy to the campaign.
I like the idea of Sarah Palin on the Presidential ticket. Her strengths in philosophy regarding fiscal responsibility and a no nonsense approach to ethics and reform is great. In addition the fact she has actually acted on those beliefs and not just spoken about them is very refreshing. I would also argue that 4 years of Pelosi/Obama policies will be disastrous as well. I have been vocal about not being happy with the far right swing of the national GOP and will be just a vocal if the nation swings far left. A McCain Presidency with the Dems stomping the GOP in Congress will probably insure a moderate government for 4 years as opposed to any pendulum shift to either side.
#6077 Re: The Garden » Reunion Hats - an idea for JamesLofton » 936 weeks ago
Were they kindof a paper/mesh on top, with a solid paper around the sides bearing the the typical KFC stripes & logo?
#6078 Re: The Sunset Strip » TRANSFORMERS 2 TITLE IS ALMOST ASTONISHINGLY BAD » 936 weeks ago
After reading the title, I was expecting worse, but it is pretty bad. Especially considering how much time & money & ideas they come up with to choose from, that was the best?? Sounds like a lame copy of 'Revenge of the Sith' or 'Return of the Jedi'.
They should have called it, Transformers 2: Robots in Disguise
Nothing wrong with that, from the shows theme song.
#6079 Re: Guns N' Roses » Robin back in NIN. Temp or not is the question? » 936 weeks ago
Robin was a salaried employee of Axls, and was getting paid the last several years for his studio time & being in the band (I think they were annual salaries, regardless of time in the studio). Also, I'm sure he made a ton the last two years in touring. I forget myself, but Madagas may be right, it may be that the band got a salary but do not get royalties.

