While I'm mainly a singles fan of the Cure—at one time I was into their mopey stuff, now I only enjoy their pop side—that's my favourite album of theirs.Kory wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 2:18pmI count the album that's from as one of the best of all time. Hard to top.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 10:41am
There are a handful of songs that have the capacity to cause time travel. I am instantly sixteen when I hear this—it's unavoidable; I am incapable of listening to it in the present or at any other age—yet, thankfully, I'm a much happier version of sixteen when it's playing. The first fifteen seconds signal so much fun.
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I've always enjoyed that one. Those mid 80's singles are the epitome of "tasty."Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 10:41am
There are a handful of songs that have the capacity to cause time travel. I am instantly sixteen when I hear this—it's unavoidable; I am incapable of listening to it in the present or at any other age—yet, thankfully, I'm a much happier version of sixteen when it's playing. The first fifteen seconds signal so much fun.
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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This is why you're much preferable to Heston.matedog wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 3:38pmI've always enjoyed that one. Those mid 80's singles are the epitome of "tasty."Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 10:41am
There are a handful of songs that have the capacity to cause time travel. I am instantly sixteen when I hear this—it's unavoidable; I am incapable of listening to it in the present or at any other age—yet, thankfully, I'm a much happier version of sixteen when it's playing. The first fifteen seconds signal so much fun.
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I quite enjoy the Japanese Whispers EP, too. The songs are a little less developed than this, but I like their mood.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 3:41pmThis is why you're much preferable to Heston.matedog wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 3:38pmI've always enjoyed that one. Those mid 80's singles are the epitome of "tasty."Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 10:41am
There are a handful of songs that have the capacity to cause time travel. I am instantly sixteen when I hear this—it's unavoidable; I am incapable of listening to it in the present or at any other age—yet, thankfully, I'm a much happier version of sixteen when it's playing. The first fifteen seconds signal so much fun.
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Maybe it's a case of overexposure, but I prefer the non-singles on that disc (mind you, I've never liked "The Walk").
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I agree (not about "The Walk"), but I do like how the verses transition to chorus in "Let's Go To Bed."Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 5:57pmMaybe it's a case of overexposure, but I prefer the non-singles on that disc (mind you, I've never liked "The Walk").
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Yup, I agree.Kory wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 6:39pmI agree (not about "The Walk"), but I do like how the verses transition to chorus in "Let's Go To Bed."Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 5:57pmMaybe it's a case of overexposure, but I prefer the non-singles on that disc (mind you, I've never liked "The Walk").
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I think that's the 2ND or 3rd Cure song Ive knowingly heard. It ain't bad but I don't know if I could take more than a few in one sitting. It's like a piece of cake it's good but really sweet so i may remove some of the frosting.
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That's a fair assessment, I think, given that you're not a pop fan.
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I think I'm officially Old. I had to go to a pharmacy this morning to stock up on vitamins and get some tiger balm for my back (I had almost recovered from the strain on Christmas Day, but shovelling a dump of snow we got a few days ago fucked it up again). I had over $60 worth of stuff and the woman at the till asked me if I was over 55, for a 20% discount. I laughed and said I'm still a few years off, but she said it was a tease to ask me and then not give me the discount, so, yay, my first senior citizen discount!
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Yay? For the record, I don't think you look 55.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑10 Jan 2018, 11:21amI think I'm officially Old. I had to go to a pharmacy this morning to stock up on vitamins and get some tiger balm for my back (I had almost recovered from the strain on Christmas Day, but shovelling a dump of snow we got a few days ago fucked it up again). I had over $60 worth of stuff and the woman at the till asked me if I was over 55, for a 20% discount. I laughed and said I'm still a few years off, but she said it was a tease to ask me and then not give me the discount, so, yay, my first senior citizen discount!
I have a cadre of facebook friends who sell MLM skincare products and claim to constantly be carded because their bullshit product makes them look 20. No, idiot, most places are required to card anyone under the age of 93.
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That's what the missuz said when I told her. Not that it bothers me one way or another. That I dress immaturely makes me look younger, but not in a respectable way. Side note: After my first class on Monday, a student asked to take a picture of the t-shirt I was wearing.JennyB wrote: ↑10 Jan 2018, 11:24amYay? For the record, I don't think you look 55.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑10 Jan 2018, 11:21amI think I'm officially Old. I had to go to a pharmacy this morning to stock up on vitamins and get some tiger balm for my back (I had almost recovered from the strain on Christmas Day, but shovelling a dump of snow we got a few days ago fucked it up again). I had over $60 worth of stuff and the woman at the till asked me if I was over 55, for a 20% discount. I laughed and said I'm still a few years off, but she said it was a tease to ask me and then not give me the discount, so, yay, my first senior citizen discount!
We take our comfort where we can find it.I have a cadre of facebook friends who sell MLM skincare products and claim to constantly be carded because their bullshit product makes them look 20. No, idiot, most places are required to card anyone under the age of 93.
edit: Additional side note: Holy crap but tiger balm penetrates the muscles. Definitely worth smelling like I'm wearing a cinnamon cologne.
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You know you are getting old when the injuries you used to get from playing sports you now get from doing fuck all and for no apparent reason.
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You may have read my post a few months back about throwing my neck out while washing my hair.101Walterton wrote: ↑10 Jan 2018, 4:19pmYou know you are getting old when the injuries you used to get from playing sports you now get from doing fuck all and for no apparent reason.
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I thought that was a euphemismKory wrote: ↑10 Jan 2018, 5:01pmYou may have read my post a few months back about throwing my neck out while washing my hair.101Walterton wrote: ↑10 Jan 2018, 4:19pmYou know you are getting old when the injuries you used to get from playing sports you now get from doing fuck all and for no apparent reason.