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Heavy Metal Hippie

@heavymetalhippie.bsky.social

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Father of kids, Gentrification researcher, Stoner/Doom/Desert Metal, Alt Country, Lifetime fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and all things Fighting Illini.

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 2d

I knew about Burzum before I ever listened to him so it was easy to ignore him.

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 2d

I also realize that my ignorance of black metal has meant that I have been able to avoid a lot of tough choices.

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 2d

I honestly don't care how good it may be. I'm just not going to listen to it.

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 2d

I am apparently someone who can't separate the artist from the art.

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 2d

The Smiths are so damn good but my enjoyment is always tainted by Morrisey being such an asshole. It's pretty clear that I can't separate the artist from the art.

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 2d

It’s also been my experience with The Smiths.

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 2d

I'm pretty sure that I miss out on a lot of good music because I can't tolerate band members being dicks. I know that Megadeath is really good and has made a lot of good music but Mustaine annoys me so much that I just never listen to them.

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 2d

Can't tell you the last time I listened to Megadeath.

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

I love threads like this for that reason!

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

As it should be.

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

As a sports fan you know that you must repeat that pattern for as long as it works.

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

I'm listening to Skeleta for the first time in a while and I just had the image of how awesome it would be to be in a bar full of Ghost fans singing along with this album.

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

I initially thought you meant the band and I was concerned.

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

Could not agree more.

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

I continue to love this album.

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

Does anyone else have to throw their fist in the air and shout "I Want Out" every time it comes up in the song???

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

First one that I already know. This song is so good!

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

I was lukewarm on this one until the guitar solo. Damn. That's a good one!

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

I've never been able to really get into power metal. So, since I trust you, this thread will be my soundtrack for commercial breaks while I watch tonight's World Series game. This song is working for me.

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

I’m trying to wrap my head around Shohei Ohtani last night. Nine plate appearances and reaches base every time. Four hits (two doubles and two home runs) and five walks (four intentional).

There’s nothing more badass than having the opposing team afraid to pitch to you.

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

I agree on both counts. And disrupting Lay Park for student housing will lead to more resentment.

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

I really like this project but the impact on Lay Park needs to be addressed in a very clear way. We don’t need another example of what can be perceived as student housing taking preference over residents.

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Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

“Do not take the bait, do not take the bait, ….”

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 4d

I can’t bring myself to “like” that but I do want to acknowledge it.

Heavy Metal Hippie @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social · 5d

Everything Else is doing that to a lot of us.

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