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Semien puts the 9th inning nail in the coffin! 5-0 Rangers

Congratulations to the Texas Rangers ! Way to go Nathan.

Congrats, Rangers. You are no longer the Buffalo Sabres of MLB.

Something tells me Reggie‘s numbers would be a lot higher if he had 2 extra rounds of playoffs every year. Just like when Mickey Mantle‘s postseason home run record was broken, a big deal was made about it. No mention that Mantle’s home runs all came in the World Series, because he never had a playoff series.

Is there a new Mr. October?

I just can't really believe it. My dad took me to a Rangers game the first year they moved here. I've been a fan since, but it's been tough. I think the thing that is most satisfying about this championship is that they did it the way they have always played, with slugging. But they added enough defense and pitching to make it happen. I can't tell you how much I love this team.

Tomorrow I'll throw a chair in his memory.

his diction on awake sucks in general....lol i still don't understand the high parts in Innocence Faded Mick

Oh, you'll need the whole twelve ships from Star Fleet.

Happy Birthday , Babycat !! I hope it was wonderful for you and that things are going well!

Many Happy Returns Babycat!

It will be the most streamed song of the year. And then 2 greatest hits packages that are 50 years old that feature songs that are between 60 and 53 years old will be the most streamed/downloaded albums of the year. But sure, tell me how there are more influential bands in history.

Also one of his worse for understand WTF he's singing. When I think of it, there's a few tracks on Awake that fit this description. But it's still my favorite DT album. I wouldn't want James to sing the songs any other way, it's operatic and fits the material on the album perfectly. He's an underrated singer, most bash him because he's not metal. DT is a prog band ffs. Is he my favorite thing about DT? Definitely not, but he's as much a part of DT's sound as the shredding.

Don't knock Rush just because they were recycling before it was cool . . .

Good Sunday incoming: extra hour of sleep, Chiefs vs. Dolphins, Bills vs. Bengals, Cowboys vs. Tush Pushers. Better move the snacks closer to the couch.

Credit where it's due: good work, Rangers. Maybe in sharing Spring Training facilities, some of that stardust can rub off on the Royals.

Not terrible, probably won't listen to it again.

John Smoltz, for some damn reason, has had trouble praising the Rangers this entire postseason. After Semien's home run he did manage to sum up this team's run with one phrase: "They are relentless." Indeed. You have to play perfect baseball against the Rangers. If you make one mistake against them, you're done. You make an error or a bad pitch and it feels like you just gave up a 5-run homer. That's how fast it happens, and they've done that all year, especially in the playoffs. It was fun to watch.

You know, if I had heard Fade to Grey first I probably would have the Weapon lower. Is that fair? Not really. But it's true. It matters to me that something sounds original to me. And fair or not, I heard the Weapon when I was young and well before Visage. I will forever hear the Weapon out of the context of Visage, even while absolutely agreeing that I'd feel different otherwise. I will say that I genuinely like the Weapon better, though. That would be true either way.

Agreed that some of the flashy beeps, bells, and blasts of synth age poorly. But they clearly don't lose me like they lose you. Force Ten is overindulgent for sure. Love the song, but it's dropped big time over the years. I hate that synth intro to Between the Wheels, but the rest is so good I have it far higher. Tai Shan? Okay, that's fair. To me it works as an intro to an epic, but instead just continues like it's enough for a song in itself. Chemistry is the least of these (Tai Shan excepted). It's goes nowhere. The Weapon, Manhattan Project, and Territories? Oh man. You're killing me, Goose. The Weapon is a song that has risen over the years, initially I found it weaker. But I love it now. The way it keeps driving forward. Manhattan- that part you mentioned- that's what the song is all about! Building to that moment, the payoff is everything. And Territories is one of my favorites. That lyric you mention may not be strong, but it's intentional. It's simple because the assertion is that the mentality saying those things is simple. That lyric is a direct challenge to a simplistic mindset. Someone might disagree, of course, but it's well written for the intent I think. Of course, that song spoke to this adolescent perfectly, so I'm biased. It's my Subdivisions.

I wonder of they'll bury him face down like he requested. A great coach, and one I admired for a long time. Got to see him present a few times at coaching clinics, and he was always entertaining.

He reconciled with Indiana and his players in the last three years or so, so while you can never be sure, chances are good that he did (which, quite frankly, I didn't think would ever happen.)

Comments on his obit at The Washington Post were shut down after about 30 minutes. I was surprised that they were allowed at all. He passed away, but did he find peace? We may never know.

Happy Birthday baby!

Thank mew, blackhawkrush!

Have a very Happy Birthday!

Three time NCAA champion and controversial coach passes away at 83.

The Visage! The Fade to Grey!

Yeah, yeah -- what he said! That solo in "The Weapon"! The build-up! The slow burn! The vibes! Okay on the HYF stuff, of course . . . As much as I like Power Windows, I was that disappointed in HYF.

From "Hold Your Fire", I've had "Tai Shan" as the lowest, and on my list, bottom two. 143. Chemistry, song #3/8, "Signals (1982)" 144. Manhattan Project, song #3/8, "Power Windows (1985)" 145. the Weapon (Part II of "Fear"), song #5/8, "Signals (1982)" 146. Between the Wheels, song #8/8, "Grace Under Pressure (1984)" 147. Territories, song #5/8, "Power Windows (1985)" 148. Force Ten, song #1/10, "Hold Your Fire (1987)" 149. Tai Shan, song #9/10, "Hold Your Fire (1987)" 150. Cygnus X-1: Book One - the Voyage, song #6/6, "A Farewell to Kings (1977)" 151. Ceiling Unlimited, song #2/13, "Vapor Trails (2002)", and "Vapor Trails (Remixed) (2013)" 152. Half the World, song #3/11, "Test For Echo (1996)" 153. Spindrift, song #5/13, "Snakes & Arrows (2007)" 154. the Big Wheel, song #6/10, "Roll the Bones (1991)" 155. Seven Cities of Gold, song #7/12, "Clockwork Angels (2012)" 156. Bravest Face, song #10/13, "Snakes & Arrows (2007)" 157. Halo Effect, song #6/12, "Clockwork Angels (2012)" 158. Wish Them Well, song #11/12, "Clockwork Angels (2012)" 159. Carve Away the Stone, song #11/11, "Test For Echo (1996)" 160. You Bet Your Life, song #10/10, "Roll the Bones (1991)" 161. Everyday Glory, song #11/11, "Counterparts (1993)" 162. Virtuality, song #8/11, "Test For Echo (1996)" 163. the Color of Right, song #4/11, "Test For Echo (1996)" 164. the Speed of Love, song #7/11, "Counterparts (1993)" 165. Madrigal, song #5/6, "A Farewell to Kings (1977)"

Well that's interesting news. A signed letter? Actually? If he does that for every show, he won't be doing anything except signing stuff for at least a couple days...

Uncle Buck

Trading Places

Time to venture into the synth era. The stretch of Signals thru Hold Your Fire saw the increasing use of synthesizers and keyboards, as well as Neil rejecting fantasy writing in favor of exploring a range of social issues. The early two synth era albums have aged well for me, the other two not so much, especially HYF. Each has songs I really like or even love, but each also has a song or two that just doesn't do it for me. Here's Goose's Not So Magnifi-synth Seven: 149. Tai Shan (A bit much, isn't it?) 148. Force Ten (Too many 80s Casio noises) 147. Territories (Better people, better food, and better beer?) 146. Between the Wheels (Those keyboards are just grating) 145. The Weapon (Too meandering for me, and the lyrics don't do it for me) 144. Manhattan Project (I do love the "Pilot of Enola Gay flying out the shock wave..." moment) 143. Chemistry (Another meandering tune with little dynamics)

Kix

Dawn Patrol - Night Ranger

The Police-Message in A Box-The Complete Recordings.

The Invisible Man, 1932, with Claude Rains.

One day I'll listen to him again...when I replace my CD player that just fizzled out for good...

Sleepy Hollow

Rick Beato knows

There may be something to that...

I got two tickets for Boston, just about an hour drive for me. Anyone else going to the Boston event? Also, it looks like the book is included with the ticket and is provided at the venue when you get there, does anyone know for sure if this is true?