78jazz

I have this on my Christmas wishlist. I hope I get it!

Alright, so on 78jazz's recommendation, I watched Beware of Mr. Baker. I have some thoughts. 1. Wow, what an a**hole. 2. Wow, what a varied career this guy has had. 3. It's almost amazing how many people he treated terribly who have nice things to say about his talent, ambition, and range. 4. I think I got lung cancer just from watching him chain smoke. 5. His second wife was the sister of his daughter's boyfriend! 6. I would recommend this documentary; it was quite good, even if the narrator was bit of a drip (he earned his access, though, that's for sure). 7. Godspeed, Ginger. Definitely #7. I think his character is less than ideal, but as a drummer he was/is one of the most important in the history of rock music. Also, +1 to Lorraine.

Nova, I would give Beware of Mr. Baker a watch. Neil is in it!

Too bad I can't just block Goose.

SUCKS.

For now. One half of football combined with last week's defense? That is how you get sent home in the postseason...which should be familiar to Chiefs fans. When they also miss the SB in 2020, it will have been closer to WWI than modern day times when they went to the SB last. Only the Jets have a longer drought in appearances in the Super Bowl era than the Chiefs.

Yes.

At least, never mind teams that show up. I called 10-6 in the off-season. I am not changing it now.

The lower your expectations, the less you are disappointed! (Full disclosure: I am what the fans would call a hater. However, I tend to think of myself as a realist about them. I may not be right on concering 10-6, but I bet I am not too far off and that defense may be what does them in this season.)

Hold on to that pipe dream. The Chiefs aren't the only team who can score 40 points.

Yet STILL a defense that is lacking. 10-6. They will go home at some point.

Maybe your system needs to go to 12 for them to appreciate Xanadu? Or maybe Cygnus X-1? (I only had half days in my final semester of high school, and when I would come home I would listen to AFtK every day. That is why I make the above suggestions.)

I am debating going to see Tool in October (about a 250-mile drive one way), but I am more interested in the opening act. If I go, I will certainly tape them. I may tape Tool. Maybe. It will really depend on that setlist (AKA if there are songs from previous albums I would like to see and are there enough of them to interest me).

Floyd and Tool are fairly far apart on most material. Pure chops, Tool wins easily. But Floyd, as you say, has some tasty sections that often get overlooked by Gilmour's guitar work. Most of the chops thing is Danny Carey. IMO Mason served the music better and was not a slouch on the drums. I would argue Floyd as a whole band had better chops. Plus, the sound of Chancellor's bass has a LOT to do with their success.

They do?......i keep wondering when tool's gonna play a song, lol. Mick This. All the way. Also, post 63 is entertaining.

Fixed. Their last balanced album was Aenima. Lateralus is when this stuff started. I was hoping for a more streamlined album this time, but no. I couldn't even make it through the title track. What they tried to build up to did nothing for me. I think they have 8-11 songs in their entire catalog I like. I'l grant you that PF had the melodies. And the guitar. But they have the world's most boring bass and drums. If they tried to play Tool, their vaginas would crack. I respectfully disagree. The rhythm section was very supportive to the music and was interesting to listen to. I also disagree with the Maynard/Morrison comparison. Morrison's talents are schools ahead of Maynard.

Nova, yes. I DO think key changes would have helped that. Alas...

I'm not convinced Geddy's voice was shot; I think his timbre started to become squirrelly. His pitches didn't seem off too often. I think in his case, it is father time.

Fixed. Their last balanced album was Aenima. Lateralus is when this stuff started. I was hoping for a more streamlined album this time, but no. I couldn't even make it through the title track. What they tried to build up to did nothing for me. I think they have 8-11 songs in their entire catalog I like.

You could just not watch college basketball. Problem solved.

Nova, you can like both! I prefer the Ric and the Jazz. I found the red Wal to be the least appealing. Also, the Precision on Roll the Bones on the R40 tour should be mentioned.

As someone who lives in the same area, I am also bummed. That said, my children (all under 8) want to go see this tour. I am somewhat debating a drive to Indianapolis to catch the show. Despite the rumors, I won't assume they return next year and stop here.

Here's to hoping for something other than St. Louis for the additional bonus material.

L series? Is that Pre-CBS?

They did a version of Animate too.