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“Thank you Arctic Monkeys”

Royal Blood, self titled album, released August 25, 2014

So, the story goes like this… I took my daughter to her first rock concert in Council Bluffs, IA (you read that right) it was in the outdoor arena behind a casino (again, you read that right) At 14, she was a huge fan of the Arctic Monkeys. Me? Not so much. But it was my gift to her. As we were waiting for the opening band I took…

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“Literally, listen without prejudice”

Listen Without Prejudice by George Michael, released on September 3, 1990.

I had a dubbed version of “Listen Without Prejudice” on cassette tape in high school (please don’t tell George Michael’s estate). I still don’t know what motivated me to copy this album from a friend. I think he had it because of “Freedom! 90” but I don’t think he listened to much of the rest of the album. I would…

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“Time Flies”

Jar of Flies by Alice in Chains, released on January 25, 1994

Yes, the headline is a dad joke. Maybe because most of us that grew up with that EP have children of our own now. I’m recommending one of the best grunge EPs of all time. I now see this EP with a new set of eyes. I am a little more mature after 25 years (I hope). Along with that maturity I can still drop the needle on this album and…

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You have to watch out for those scout troopers. #starwars #battleofendor #surpriseattack #daveandbusters (at Dave and Busters)

#starwars #battleofendor #daveandbusters #surpriseattack