MISTER FADED GLORY
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Monthly Archives: April 2006
Grungedown No. 17
Intrepid readers of the site will realize we should actually be on Number 17. So, here it goes: 17. I Don’t Know Anything, Mad Season. It’s almost amazing that the killer riff from IDKA still survives on superrock radio today … Continue reading
Maturity – Cubs vs. Debut Starters
I’m extremely proud of myself. Last night, Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano squared off against the 4-A Florida Marlins, and a lefty rookie pitcher who had struggled so far this year, Jason Vargas. Naturally, as the game began, I had a … Continue reading
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Meet the New Busch, Same as the Old Busch
If there’s ever an easy time to be a Cub fan, Friday was not it. Nor Saturday. However, after Cubs ace pitcher Greg Maddux averted a sweep at the hands of the Demon Birds in their new facilitiy — then, … Continue reading
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Ugh. Lee out for the year.
Remember my post yesterday? Well, flush it down the toilet. Derrek Lee‘s out for the year, and as much as I try and avoid doom and gloom and typical Cub-fan pessimism, it’s hard to shake that feeling. On the plus … Continue reading
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Is it ever too early?
Is it ever too early to celebrate a win like this? The Cubs offense struggled mightily in Chavez Ravine this week, aside from Greg Maddux‘ masterful dispatch of the Dodgers on Monday. Sure, the Cubs had plenty of hits, and … Continue reading
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Grungedown No. 23
I’m sitting here, not really doing anything, not really knowing what to talk about. It would be fitting if today’s grunge countdown entry was Nothing to Say. However, it isn’t, and before we go any further, I want to convey … Continue reading
I swear to all that is holy I will never post about American Idol. Well, I swore.
Well, except for today American Karaoke has made a living out of butchering of pop, soul, motown, and even Queen classics. Right now, with seven contestants left (Remember, this is my take-one-for-the-team show), five of them have legitimate singing voices … Continue reading
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Vicarious – Tool tour, Pearl Jam, Misc.
Shhh! Tonight I’ve somehow managed to retreat safely in front of the computer until 1 a.m., listening to Pat and Ron call the Cubs’ west-coast tilt with the Dodgers, reveling in my favorite obsessions. Unbeknownst to anyone, as a matter … Continue reading
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Grungedown No. 19
Are these cathartic? They might be. Anyway, get Cincinnati out of town, do away with them, I don’t care to see them ever again. Assuming Adam Dunn played the Cubs each and every game, his line would be — .768, … Continue reading
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Pearl Jam’s SNL History
Well, Cubs win, 4-1, in a slopfest. So, for now, all is right with the world. And, in case you asked — and because NBC isn’t telling (?) — our friends are performing live on Saturday Night Live this week. … Continue reading
Your 2006 Baseball Preview
Well, I know it’s later than most, but my excuse is that I was relying on all 40-man-rosters being available to me at one of my most trusted sites. But, really, after only a week, what have we really missed? … Continue reading
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Cubs’ dream season dies, Cardinals condescension inflames
OK, so the dream of the undefeated season lies in ruins, after today’s Cubs loss against the Reds. No need to push the panic button or flip out. The Working Man, forced into duty as our number-two starter, gave up … Continue reading
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Grungedown
20. Sappy, Nirvana The Kings of Rock in the 1990s, Nirvana’s cult following splashes over into the mainstream and back again. Spare me any of your scoffs at the elementary and primitive nature of much of Nirvana’s music — somehow … Continue reading
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Cubs win, also, fan throws syringe at Bonds, everyone laughs, not ESPN
If you’ve been watching, listening, or reading any of the opinions from talking heads anywhere after this latest Barry Bonds saga has unfolded, then you no doubt have heard miles and pages and yards of criticism from ESPN’s numerous baseball … Continue reading
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Cubsessed, as always
Well, here we are again. Another baseball season. Usually my favorite time of year, to be sure. I tend to be a bit of an optimist when it comes to the Cubs, but I like to think of myself as … Continue reading
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