The money from Fidelity Investments hit my account immediately, but based on what Verizon said about those bills, I’m expecting maybe $200 back. They told me to bring in that extra bit of the other $100 just so they could verify it, but honestly, I doubt that'll lead anywhere. My credit card is totally fried—I need to get a replacement—my wallet looks like a crushed soda can, plus $20 for opening that account, plus another $100 down the drain... it’s such a shame regarding $333
Basically, she absolutely wrecked them—three $100 bills, two $67, one $17, and two $3.25. We’re looking at roughly $867 in total damage... One of those $100 bills is a lost cause; it's basically just a scrap now. The others are still mostly intact, you can even see the serial numbers (except for that one $17, but honestly, who cares?), though they've discolored quite a bit. They've turned this weird blue shade, but you can tell they were once legitimate. I'm just not sure if the damage is too extensive. I remember reading some regulation—I'm not sure how current it is—but the Federal Reserve should, in theory, be able to swap them out as long as they aren't totally shredded
If you're into prog rock or post-rock, you have to check out Long Distance Calling. Their latest album, Avoid the Light, is easily one of the best releases of the year so far.
Michael Perez9 said:As for Nirvana, I can tell you something, but as for the others, I haven't a clue. Back when Nirvana was playing in Canada, Chris Novoselić actually wanted to book a show in America, and they were negotiating with some manager. The fee was laughably low—maybe around $500 or $600. But the manager messed things up, and the whole deal fell through. Ultimately, Nirvana wasn't intimidated by the idea of playing in America. Kurt simply didn't care about whether a place was dangerous or not... 😁
I heard a similar story. Apparently, Nirvana wanted to come over even back when they were unknowns in the late 80s—probably around the Bleach era via Chris—for a measly $60 or so, but it all fell apart.
It’s a fresh market—an ex-communist nation hungry for something new. They maintain a relatively high standard of living given the circumstances, especially with their proximity to the US. 😬It's basically right on the edge of the Midwest—you're just a short drive away from the border, and once you cross, you're practically in Canada or Mexico. It's all connected.
What’s the vibe like for those who have actually been? I'm looking for the lowdown on everything—what time the sets actually kick off, when people usually roll up and head out, where you crash, where the restrooms are, and what the food situation is like...
fadedcanyon482 said:I don't know, enlighten me then... clearly you have a better handle on this than I do.🙄
Sure, it’s catchy enough to dance to. But honestly, this whole era of American rock is way too overrated. Personally, I don't consider it high-quality rock at all—not in terms of innovation, musicality, or any other metric (unless you're just counting how many people can headbang to it).
Jerry Rogers2 said:You just don't get it—I'm definitely not going to pay any mind to critics or reviewers. And I certainly don't care about reviews for albums or artists I don't even listen to anyway. Besides, I highly doubt you have any reason to listen to tens of thousands of albums, especially artists you don't even like! 😉
But how exactly are you supposed to discover new music then? It's not like that happens by magic. For instance, if you're into a specific subgenre and hear about a great band, that’s where the review comes in. Think of criticism as a tool for curation; it's there to help guide your selection. You shouldn't take it personally, but you shouldn't ignore it entirely either.
fadedcanyon482 said:I'm with you there! For me, nothing beats classic rock when it comes to great tracks.😉
I'm not entirely sure which specific dance vibe you're hunting for, but if you check out some old-school American classics, you'll definitely find some gems...🤷
They certainly count as rock if you consider bands like The Beach Boys part of the genre.😂
Look, "extreme" is a pretty subjective term—I basically pulled that definition from Wikipedia—but back then, it was absolute madness. I think most casual listeners who don't really dive into the genre assume anything labeled heavy metal is going to be incredibly intense, when by today's standards, it’s actually quite mellow. We’re talking about the old school legends here, like Blue Öyster Cult, Black Sabbath, or Iron Maiden...
Regarding their fame, I don't think they ever really built a massive cult of personality like other bands do. They went through plenty of lineup changes and constantly shifted their musical style, so they generally stayed under the radar rather than being constant media fixtures.
Even though they aren't household names, they're widely considered the architects of heavy metal. I honestly can't wrap my head around how they only moved about 14 million albums throughout their career, especially when you look at their peers like Black Sabbath or Led Zeppelin, who have cleared well over a hundred million. It’s almost insulting how some critics ignore them; I even saw one guy write an entire piece on the origins of heavy metal without mentioning Blue Öyster Cult once, which just earned him a massive backlash from everyone. It's worth noting, though, that Sandy Pearlman actually coined the term "heavy metal," and their album Secret Treaties is frequently cited as one of the most intense records of the 1970s.
Honestly, I didn't listen to anything until the 7th grade. I was pretty disillusioned with whatever pop or love songs were playing on the radio back then. Then, Hit Depo and MTV stepped in and basically saved my life. Phase 1: 7th Grade—Total fanboy era. It was all about Red Hot Chili Peppers. Before that, I liked them a bit, but I wasn't really listening to stuff like Scooter or Daft Punk.
Phase 2: Early High School—Along with the Peppers, I started diving into a trio of influences: Metallica, Nirvana, and Guns N' Roses (with a little AC/DC mixed in).
Phase 3: Late High School—The expansion phase. I really started broadening my horizons within rock and metal. I moved into Queens of the Stone Age, Alice in Chains, Tool, Pantera, Apocalyptica, Velvet Revolver, Rage Against the Machine, and System of a Down... just about everything, plus a touch of Depeche Mode.
Phase 4: College through today—The horizons kept expanding. I got into A Perfect Circle, Kyuss, and The Strokes. Looking back at the classics, I’ve always held Blue Öyster Cult and Black Sabbath in higher regard than Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd. From there, it was John Frusciante, Muse, Melvins, Nine Inch Nails, and some progressive metal like Mastodon and Tool. Then I branched into electronic music—Depeche Mode, Dave Gahan, Daft Punk, The Prodigy, Moby... essentially, if it’s high quality, I'm in.
I haven't stopped listening to any of this since I first discovered it (except for Guns N' Roses), and I take real pride in my taste🙂 because I never once fell for the nu-metal craze like Slipknot, Korn, or Linkin Park.
ambereagle86 said:There’s really no debate here. ND offers much higher quality and more distinct musicality across the board. It isn't just about "Don't Speak"—you actually need to sit down and listen to their entire catalog to get it. Someone mentioned Bathwater earlier, and I honestly can't believe I missed that in the previous posts.😲During that era, Gwen was actually letting her true personality and artistic vision shine through. Her solo career, however, became so heavily dictated by the media and public perception that she essentially merged with whatever trend was happening at the moment. It reached a point where the outfits and magazine covers were treated as being just as important as the music itself. That’s why the whole thing ended up like most modern music today—it's just total garbage.
nimbleheron3 said:I would sign off on this a million times over (is it actually pronounced Kyuss? 🤷) and I’m definitely voting for RATM and Audioslave. P.S. 😂 cheers to
+ Muse—their live shows are absolutely killer even if the vocals get a bit much for me sometimes—and The Strokes (even though I'm not usually a fan of those Brit-pop style rock bands).
As for Kyuss—honestly, nobody can even agree on how to say it. I heard some guy once pronounce it like "Kajas." It probably sounds like that because they wouldn't even bother with a hard "y"—it's more like "KAI-us." But who cares? They rock. 🙂
Look, his horizons will expand as he gets older 😬; don't go too hard on the kid, he's still young.
I usually listen to better music, but No Doubt is a solid band; personally, I think the solo career was a total flop. So many people really missed the mark there. It honestly feels like they just grew apart.
I'm not sure if this thread is specifically intended for this type of content, but I definitely recommend checking out A Perfect Circle, Queens of the Stone Age, Tool, Kyuss, and Alice in Chains.