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Vslyke
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Music, sports*, TV, screaming into the void. Small piece of the BobServe team.

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Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · Dec 3
Album rating system, out of 5:

1: nothing worth hearing again
2: a small amount of the album is worth hearing again (<35%)
3: 35% to 60%
4: 60% to 80%
5: 80% and up
vslyke.bsky.social
"Boats to Build" by Guy Clark is an album of subtle pleasures. While there is not a clear standout track, the lyrics are well crafted and the instrumentals and vocals effectively serve the songs. A few songs are a bit too plain but this is another strong Clark album.

4/5

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Jack of All Trades
YouTube video by Guy Clark - Topic
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December 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
vslyke.bsky.social
1947's "The Lady From Shanghai" is bonkers, due to Orson Welles' intensely specific vision, his simultaneous impulsivity, & the studio's meddling. Despite all that, this is one of the great film noirs, as the disjointed plot fuels the paranoid atmosphere & the cinematography is breathtaking.

9/10
Poster for "The Lady From Shanghai"
December 1, 2025 at 6:30 AM
vslyke.bsky.social
"A Treasure" by Neil Young shows Young's pivot back to playing country music live in the mid-80s. The set list is uneven, as the previously unreleased songs comprise both high and low points, but when the band catches fire the results are top tier country Neil.

3/5

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Grey Riders
YouTube video by Neil Young - Topic
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December 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
vslyke.bsky.social
2002's "Far From Heaven" portrays the extraordinary costs of defying 1957's dictates. This deeply painful film pays homage to the melodramas of the 50's while also bringing to life the characters torn between their carefully constructed lives and the desires that threaten their status.

8/10
Poster for "Far From Heaven"
November 30, 2025 at 6:49 AM
vslyke.bsky.social
"With a Little Help From My Friends" by Steve Cropper shows the guitar legend compiling instrumentals of many then-recent hits and a few originals. Some of the source material is poorly chosen ("Land of 1000 Dances"???) but the band is suburb and the album gels well.

4/5

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Crop Dustin'
YouTube video by Steve Cropper - Topic
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November 30, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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nycsouthpaw.bsky.social
This is murder. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a spoken directive, according to two people with direct knowledge of the operation. "The order was to kill everybody," one of them said. A missile screamed off the Trinidad coast, striking the vessel and igniting a blaze from bow to stern. For minutes, commanders watched the boat burning on a live drone feed. As the smoke cleared, they got a jolt: Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack - the opening salvo in the Trump administration's war on suspected drug traffickers in the Western Hemisphere — ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth's instructions, two people familiar with the matter said. The two men were blown apart in the water.
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
vslyke.bsky.social
"Come On and See Me: The Complete Solo Collection" by Tammi Terrell is gloriously comprehensive. That is for the best because many of the best tracks are relatively obscure as Motown didn't overproduce them. The live tracks at the end are a particular joy.

2/5

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Come On And See Me (Live At The Roostertail, Detroit, MI.,1966)
YouTube video by Tammi Terrell - Topic
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November 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
vslyke.bsky.social
1967's "Japan's Longest Day" is a detailed and enthralling look at the attempted coup that aimed to prevent Japan's surrender at the end of World War II. This epic effectively portrays the resistance to that decision and the agonizing night where portions of the army sought to prolong the war.

8/10
Poster for "Japan's Longest Day"
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
Trump makes the outrageous claim that “most” immigrants, which include over 25 million U.S. citizens, “are on welfare, from failed nations, or from prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels.”

As insulting as the “deplorables” comment, and on Thanksgiving day no less.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d
Trump calls Tim Walz “seriously retarded”
migrant earning $30,000 with a green card will get roughly $50,000 in yearly benefits for their family. The real migrant population is much higher. This refugee burden is the leading cause of social dysfunction in America, something that did not exist after World War II (Failed schools, high crime, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and large deficits, etc.). As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota. Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for “prey” as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone. The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both, while the worst “Congressman/woman” in our Country, Ilhan Omar, always wrapped in her swaddling hijab, and who probably came into the U.S.A. illegally in that you are not allowed to marry your brother, does nothing but hatefully complain about our Country, its Constitution, and how “badly” she is treated, when her place of origin is a decadent, backward, and crime ridden nation…
November 28, 2025 at 4:47 AM
vslyke.bsky.social
Tammi Terrell was unlucky that "Irresistible" hailed from the era when Motown was chasing a supper club audience. As such, this is draped in extraneous elements that distract from Terrell's vocals. It also does not help that the material is generally second rate.

2/5

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Tammi Terrell - Come On And See Me (by EarpJohn)
YouTube video by EarpJohn - Tammi Terrell
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November 28, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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loudpenitent.bsky.social
"a single person of this demographic may have committed a crime, therefore we must punish the entire demographic" is a policy response you may recognize from fascist governments dedicated to ethnic cleansing elsewhere.
reichlinmelnick.bsky.social Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 5d
It didn’t even take 6 hours.
USCIS @USCIS X.com Effective immediately, processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending further review of security and vetting protocols. The protections and safety of our homeland and of the American people remains our singular focus and mission. 10:04 PM • 11/26/25 • 2.1K Views
November 27, 2025 at 5:52 AM
vslyke.bsky.social
1995's "The Usual Suspects" toys with the viewer, turning a seemingly straightforward whodunit into something much more psychologically engaging and compelling. That enhances the excellent action sequences, creating a bewildering and thoroughly enjoyable film that fires on all cylinders.

9/10
Movie poster for "The Usual Suspects"
November 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
vslyke.bsky.social
"Off Broadway" by Jerry Orbach shows the musical theater side of Lennie Briscoe. While the early 1960's material consistently feels dated, Orbach's charisma is still able to carry a couple songs, showing a different side of the beloved actor.

2/5

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Portofino (Remastered)
YouTube video by Jerry Orbach - Topic
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November 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
vslyke.bsky.social
1983's "Under Fire" is well shot but can't decide whether it wants to be a love story or a war picture. The largely uninteresting love triangle storyline impedes the more interesting war movie, which also suffers from being hyper focused on the Americans and not the Nicaraguans.

6/10
Poster for "Under Fire"
November 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
vslyke.bsky.social
"Something Real" by Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real is a musical grab bag that crosses genres and styles wildly. While some of it lands, too much ends up being mediocre, resulting in an uneven listen that is unlikely to fully satisfy anyone.

2/5

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[Forget About] Georgia
YouTube video by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real - Topic
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November 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
vslyke.bsky.social
1972's "Trouble Man" is a solid blaxploitation movie with lots of character and a strong sense of place. The action and script are a bit clumsy but this is easy enough to overlook. The film benefits immensely from the Marvin Gaye score and the unshakable cool of the lead character Mr. T.

7/10
Poster for "Trouble Man"
November 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM
vslyke.bsky.social
"Crazy and Mixed Up" by Sarah Vaughan is commonly regarded as the last great album by Sassie and fully lives up to that billing. Vaughan's voice is in exceptional shape and the band does a wonderful job of letting her carry the album while giving tasteful support.

5/5

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That's All
YouTube video by Sarah Vaughan - Topic
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November 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
vslyke.bsky.social
"Live in Europe" by Rory Gallagher is technically impressive but the songs generally drag on for too long. Additionally, Rory had not found his voice yet, relegating most tracks to being mediocre blues tunes that do not represent the highs he would hit in a few years.

2/5

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Going To My Hometown (Live)
YouTube video by Rory Gallagher - Topic
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November 24, 2025 at 5:51 AM
vslyke.bsky.social
As the title suggests, John Coltrane is moving towards free jazz on "Transition." Remarkably, this album feels cohesive and is consistently rewarding to a casual listener despite this striking shift, reflecting Coltrane and his band's mastery of the genre.

5/5

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Transition
YouTube video by John Coltrane - Topic
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November 23, 2025 at 6:59 AM
vslyke.bsky.social
"The Complete Million Dollar Quartet" is an invaluable record of an informal jam session of Sun's biggest stars. As such, there's a lot of filler. However, getting 20 minutes of music where the songs click is pretty amazing considering this was a one-off jam session.

2/5

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Down By The Riverside
YouTube video by Elvis Presley - Topic
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November 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
vslyke.bsky.social
1943's "The Ox-Bow Incident" has a strong sense of justice and brutally demonstrates the mob mentality in the Old West. That largely makes up for some eye-rolling plot points and a general heavy-handedness that keep this taut film from reaching its full potential.

7/10
Poster for "The Ox-Bow Incident"
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM
vslyke.bsky.social
"That's How Rumors Get Started" has Sturgill Simpson producing Margo Price and their pairing exceeds the hype. While I didn't feel there was a career defining song, Margo's pen remains sharp. These songs are rich and varied and gel into a cohesive and thrilling album.

5/5

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Margo Price - Heartless (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Margo Price
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November 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
vslyke.bsky.social
Trying something new, live posting what I'm listening to for the next hour: The moment when the guitar kicks in on this Otis Redding version of "For Your Precious Love" is one of the greatest moments in all of soul music.

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For Your Precious Love
YouTube video by Otis Redding - Topic
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November 20, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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repvindman.bsky.social
Yesterday, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince in the Oval Office.

He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.

Release the transcript.
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
vslyke.bsky.social
"New Tijuana Moods" by Charles Mingus contains the original "Tijuana Moods" album and an alternate take for every song but one. This elevates an already good album to a great one, especially as the alternate take of "Los Mariachis" outshines the original take.

4/5

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Album cover for "New Tijuana Moods" by Charles Mingus
November 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM