MISTER FADED GLORY
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Category Archives: Nostalgia
Chris Cornell, Salina, Kansas, Dec. 10 [Wistful Review]
You’re just not prepared for the voice. Gone are the days when grunge music powered MTV and FM radio. Once, Cornell’s Soundgarden stood alongside giants Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains as the acts who dethroned Michael Jackson and … Continue reading
Posted in Grunge, Music, Nostalgia
Tagged Audioslave, Chris Cornell, Kansas, Salina, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog
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“Must be an oral exam.”: The evolution of storytelling?
You know, I’m seriously funny when I’m all by myself. The title of this post is a callback to a Night Court deadpan line uttered by Roz, when Dan professed to be helping his boss’ niece with her studies. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Nostalgia, Writing
Tagged Dan Fielding, He can't be serious can he?, Night Court, Roz, Teri Hatcher
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LeBron vs. Michael, Heat vs. Bulls, and History vs. Honesty
Count me as one of the Miami Heat’s few admirers on the precipice of the NBA Finals. In fact, I take great pride in my bandwagon support of the Heat, securely rooting against most of sports media. I have nothing … Continue reading
Mr. Tony Details Secret of Facebook Success
Tony Kornheiser returned to his radio show on Tuesday after three days of vacation. As you know, Tony’s show is nominally about sports and current events, and mainly about him. He therefore used 15 minutes to describe the reason for … Continue reading
COLTS VS. H8TRIOTS HISTORY: November 30, 2003
Maybe this season is like 2003. You might remember. Another season deemed “wacky” and “wild” by pundits concerned mostly with anointing a Super Bowl champ after Week 10. But truly, through three months in 2003, few teams had separated from … Continue reading
Posted in Colts, Nostalgia
Tagged Adam Vinateri, Bill Belichick, Blasts from the past, Bob Sanders, Dallas Clark, David Patten, Edgerrin James, Foxborough, FREENEY, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Faulk, Marcus Pollard, Marvin Harrison, Mike Doss, New England Patriots, Nick Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Tom Brady, Tony Dungy, Ty La, Willie McGinest
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Pearl Jam’s Greatest Song.
Raise your hand if you saw this one coming. (grumbles.) All right, all right. Put all those hands down. Maybe being decidedly unpredictable is a quality, not a failure. It’s Porch. Of course it’s Porch. The full list is below, … Continue reading
Posted in Nostalgia, Pearl Jam, PJT50
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Almost there … Pearl Jam Top 2.
One song left. What is it? No way this was a totally predictable exercise, right? (4) Immortality, Vitalogy. Scrawled is all, cigar box on the floor. Note: This is the absolute best version of this song ever. Cherish this post. … Continue reading
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Picture an empty cup in the middle of the sea…
Our Pearl Jam Twitter countdown continues. I know you’re wondering, so, yes, I own Backspacer. No, I have not listened. I am in beautiful Atlanta, at a work conference, and I’ll spare you any particulars on the conference, because I … Continue reading
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Soon, an end to the tweeting PJ Madness … The top 10!.
Even I’m tiring of my act at this point. Undaunted, however, we’re into the top 10. (10) Footsteps, Jeremy (B-Side). And if there’s something you’d like to do. Oh, just let me continue to blame you. (9) Not For You, … Continue reading
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Quickly, to the top 10.
Anyone notice that this has never actually been a Twitter-only countdown? Well, that’s my fault. (Who else would it be?) I’m in love with my words. Yep. I’m a great writer. I don’t need your material things like “success” or … Continue reading
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Pearl Jam – Top 15 Ever via Twitter.
This countdown runs my life. Oh, who am I kidding? I have no life. Meanwhile, you’ve probably been waiting for the quick-hit list of Pearl Jam’s best albums. In reverse order: Binaural, Yield, Vitalogy, Riot Act, Pearl Jam, Vs., No … Continue reading
Pearl Jam Top 50 Continued…
Down into the top 20 now, with the release of Backspacer only a week away. I know it’s possible to find record cuts pretty much everywhere, but I haven’t listened. Don’t call me a purist, simply call me lazy. On … Continue reading
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Pearl Jam countdown continued.
And I can’t even count. Earlier on Twitter, I forgot song no. 28, a tune that charts surprisingly high, the highest off Riot Act, which might be Pearl Jam’s most underrated album. If that’s possible. (Probably not by me.) So … Continue reading
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Oh, so it is a Dirty Black Summer!
I found out last week my wife shares a birthday, June 23, with notable goth-metal-whatever legend Glenn Danzig. I also found out Glenn Danzig released his ninth studio album last week, which is unbelievable, ridiculous, and, well, totally awesome. Not … Continue reading →