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Ashley Grant66 said:Really? I don't know much about them—honestly, they don't sound particularly post-punk, nor are they even discussed much in those circles—but there’s something there. During a superficial listen, only one track really stuck in my head; "Tomorrow" is actually quite good. And I'm seeing hidden nods everywhere—they have *154* on their album cover, which might be a little tribute to Wire, whom everyone was essentially ripping off back then. 😁 :tonycetinski:

wiredmason61 said:Yves Tumor - Kerosene ...

Jamie Davis9 said:Personally, I don't have a single bone to pick with capitalism.
The way I see it, just as things felt relatively decent under the old socialized systems we used to have, modern capitalism isn't all bad either.
People around here have always been professional complainers, usually about absolutely nothing at all. 🤷

Take me, for instance; as a public servant, I earn a perfectly respectable wage for just a few hours of work. I have everything I need, and if I play my cards right, I'll have a condo in downtown Chicago within a few years—though that earthquake a while back did mess with my budget quite a bit, but I suppose that’s just one of those unavoidable acts of God. 😬
Anyway, I built my own life from the ground up without a dime of help from my old man, who was likely just as much of a deadbeat as I am; he’s down South somewhere, probably too busy dealing with idiots instead of maintaining any properties, eventually leaving whatever scraps he has to his kids.
Because let me tell you, managing those rental units is a massive headache, not to mention dealing with the endless stream of tourists and other absolute nuisances.
Honestly, most of us couldn't care less.
And besides, how can you actually teach your children anything if you just hand them everything on a silver platter?

Regardless, I have what I want and all the time in the world to enjoy it. I absolutely loathe the whole "eight hours for work, eight for sleep, eight for play" grind; the idea is genuinely revolting to me. I spend my days doing exactly what I feel like doing.
But look at the United States, the supposed bastion of hardcore capitalism, and you'll see it's impossible to live like that. There, you end up grinding twelve-hour shifts for some boss and trying to convince yourself it's somehow acceptable.
This place remains the final stronghold of anarchy, freedom, wildness, and sunshine. 🙂
Anyone looking for a quick buck should just head to Dubai for a few years and get into escorting. It might be a little late for me, but you're still young enough to make that move. 😛

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For example, it's certainly important to vote.
Drew Lewis2, I know I've mentioned him a hundred times already, but what can I do when I'm just that fond of him? 🙄 😁

Jamie Davis9 said:Personally, I have nothing against capitalism.
I’d just say that much like how socialism used to have a human face back in the old days here, capitalism is doing the same today.
People around here have always complained—way too much, and usually for no reason at all. 🤷

Take me, for example... as a civil servant, I earn a very decent wage for just a few hours of work. I have everything I need, and in a few years, I'll even have a condo in downtown Chicago (an earthquake messed up my math a bit, but that's an act of God, so whatever 😬).
Anyway, I built it all myself. I didn't get a cent from my old man—he was likely just as much of a screw-up as I am. He’s down South, dealing with idiots instead of maintaining his rental properties, eventually leaving whatever is left to his kids.
Because those rentals? You have no idea what a headache they are. Between the tourists and the absolute cowards...
We've always been indifferent to that kind of stuff.
And besides, how are you supposed to teach your own children anything if you serve everything to them on a silver platter?

Regardless, I have everything I need, and I have all the time in the world. I despise the "8+8+8" lifestyle concept—it honestly terrifies me. I spend my life doing exactly what I want to do.
But look at the US—the land of hardcore capitalism—you can't do that there. There, you work 12-hour shifts for someone else and try to convince yourself it's fine.
This place is the last bastion of anarchy, freedom, wildness, and sunshine. 🙂
Anyone looking for fast cash can just head to Dubai for a few years and go into prostitution. It might be a little late for me, but it isn't for you; you're still young enough. 😛

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Actually, no—voting is definitely important.
Drew Lewis2, I know I've posted it a hundred times, but what can I do? It's dear to me. 🙄 😁

dustygardener43 said:Sunday melancholy

Jamie Davis9 said:Can you believe this?
Has anyone here actually attended a Romani funeral?
I have.
I was at one after my girlfriend’s mother took her own life.

By the way—on the local forums, the thread about the city's Romani community is still locked because the mods can't handle it.

Ashley Grant66 said:China - Questi Anni
Is it Anna Italian Hüsker Dü or what? 🙏 Puky, you recognize these?

Jason Mendoza said:Full upon her burning lips

dustygardener43 said:Walking && falling

Lawrence Ross4 said:Midlife - Magnificent Moon

Chloe Wilson46 said:After a really long stretch of feeling pretty low, I actually feel alive and happy today, and I just felt compelled to share that feeling.

P.S. In America, we find both our joy and our sorrow through soulful blues music. 😛[/I]

Well, if you say so,

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Chloe Wilson46 says: [I]P.P.S. I have to admit I had some totally unfounded prejudices against this guy, but then I actually heard him sing, and thank God my bias didn't win out, because otherwise I would have never known what I was missing. Are you seriously taking a jab at me because of those old stereotypes? 🙂 Because I’ve heard him sing too, and honestly, I’m not a fan! 🙂 🤣 Drew Lewis2 said::s :S :D Oh, please, just play it a hundred times over. Fine. Just don't come crying to me later when you regret it! 🤣 Drew Lewis2 said:Ugh, :( That sounds awful. What exactly makes a traditional funeral service different? I attended one about two years ago. To start with, it was held out in a rural area near a small town, and I was there with the women; typically, the women and girls don't participate in the formal ritual part, they just mourn privately on the sidelines. In reality, though—fundamentally—it isn't any different from any other American funeral. It's just soul music and mourning. Drew Lewis2 said:fdc Wait, is that Littlefinger I see? 😲 np: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Maid of Orleans

Jamie Davis9 said:it's ivanisevic 🤷

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Dennis Hall41 said:The video title doesn't show it, but the actual title of this classic is General Rojs - warrior, entrepreneur, and representative. 😁

Mile krajina edit

Edit: I've always been worried this album flew under the radar—so here it is:
https://www.discogs.com/Various-Pred...elease/6062192

Scott Long71 said:Look, just listen to this—and try your best to resist the rhythm and stay calm.

Muddy Waters & The Paul Butterfield Blues Band — Boogie Chillen

Jason Mendoza said:Juke joint jezebel.

dustygardener43 said:Independence Day by David Byrne. David Byrne Quote

dustygardener43 said:Money for All Quote

Jamie Davis9 said:Morning! )) Woohoo—I’m heading over to my sister's place today for a get-together. It's always a complete riot when we get together. 👋

Dennis Hall41 said:I maintain that this is all just a direct consequence of matter ruling over man. In other words—capitalism. No one is going to talk me out of it.

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Chloe Wilson46 said:It’s been a while—but today, I actually feel alive and happy. And frankly? I intend to hold onto that feeling. Share.

wiredmason61 said:Shilpa Ray—the ultimate manic pixie dream cunt. ...

Dennis Hall41 said:One of the most progressive soul tracks ever recorded:

Curtis