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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · 1d

I like reading rock star autobios but some are just money grabs. This is one of them. Although Simmons admits to his faults, he’s still arrogant and runs down his bandmates. I skimmed the last few chapters. 📚💙 #booksky #genesimmons #kiss #autobiography

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · 1d

Some great music dropped today. Listening on streaming until the vinyl arrives. (Don’t shoot me!) Larkin Poe, Robert Finley, John Lennon, Maggie Rose. #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #larkinpoe #robertfinley #johnlennon #maggierose #newmusicfriday

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Bloom + An Acoustic Companion Vol. 2

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · 5d

After reading Killing Floor, I found Jack Reacher paperbacks at Goodwill (three in one visit). This one kept me engaged, but there is one huge clue that the otherwise smart Reacher totally misses. The plot feels a bit drawn out at times. 📚💙 #jackreacher #leechild #booksky

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · 11d

I finished the first Longmire novel. I watched the series when it was active and finally decided to read the books. Really liked this one and look forward to more. 📚💙 #longmire #craigjohnson #westernmystery

The cover of a novel titled The Cold Dish written by Craig Johnson

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · 16d

Maybe a dash of garlic salt.

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · 19d

Just finished reading. Better than the first book in the series. Love the many references to Native American culture and religion. Yes, I watched the series first so knew the ending, but still was fascinated with the storytelling. 📚💙 #booksky #recentreads #darkwinds #tonyhillerman

A photo of the cover of the book Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · 19d

Live 1975-1985 by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. A little heavy on the ‘80s and only one cut is pre-1978. But it’s a wealth of powerful live performances by one of the best. 🥩✂️ an 11+ minute version of The River #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #brucespringsteen #livemusic

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Sep 11

I already don’t follow you so I guess I’ll have to not follow you.

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Aug 30

JPEG RAW by Gary Clark Jr. Clark Jr. has dialed in his varied influences into a signature style. Socially conscious lyrics driven by a mix of soul, R&B, rock, hip hop, blues, and African rhythms. 🥩✂️ Don’t Start (featuring Valerie June) #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #garyclarkjr #valeriejune

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Aug 29

The Rolling Stones’ Black and Blue album will get a deluxe reissue with outtakes and a live performance from the 1976 European tour. The announcement should come within the next two weeks. #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #nowplaying #rollingstones

A photo of the cover of The Rolling Stones album titled Black and Blue

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Aug 25

Shadow Kingdom by Bob Dylan. The soundtrack to the performance film of the same name. Dylan reimagined some deep cut classics and performs most of these on tour. The band includes Don Was and T Bone Burnett. 🥩✂️ When I Paint My Masterpiece #vinylsky #vinylcommunnity #bobdylan #nowplaying

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Aug 25

This is so true. I’m reading a book right now I’ve had for years. Almost passed it along. Then decided to read it. Glad I did.

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Aug 25

The word “homosexual” didn’t appear in a Bible translation before 1946.

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Aug 22

She made a point to say it’s a direct order from the president. Usually when you pin a decision on your boss, the underlying message is, “this wasn’t my dumb idea.”

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Beatles are not the only ones doing this. Yes, it can be exasperating when a legacy band re-re-re-releases an album in colored vinyl with fancy packaging to entice you to buy it AGAIN. And I fall for it every time. 😆

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Aug 22

It would be more difficult to post someone who doesn’t look good in leather.

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Aug 21

Music Inspired by Lord of the Rings by Bo Hansson. Early prog instrumentals played on one of the first Moog synthesizers. Although it sounds primitive today, it was groundbreaking at the time and opened the door for Mike Oldfield and Rick Wakeman. 🥩✂️ Leaving Shire #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #lotr

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Aug 19

Oops! Wrong Planet by Utopia. Todd Rundgren’s Utopia leaves prog behind and goes arena rock. All members co-write and sing, but Todd’s fingerprints are all over this. Abandon City is a deep cut. 🥩✂️ Love In Action #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #utopiaband #toddrundgren

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Tom McCool @mccoolvinyl.bsky.social · Aug 17

What Happened to My Blues by Willie Dixon. Released in 1974, Dixon wrote every song and plays authentic Chicago blues with help from Lafayette Leake, Carey Bell Harrington, Clifton James, and Willie’s son Freddie Dixon. #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #bluemusic #chicagoblues #williedixon