Ben Apatoff
@bapatoff.bsky.social
Author of Body Count (33⅓) and Metallica: The $24.95 Book. Working on a biography of Local H for J-Card Press, scheduled for 2027.
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Ben Apatoff
@bapatoff.bsky.social
· Jan 29
Body Count's Body Count
On Ice-T's 1991 classic O.G. Original Gangster, he introduced his all-Black hardcore band Body Count with lead guitarist Ernie C, bringing them on the first-eve…
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The first-ever book about Body Count, the most incendiary band in the world, featuring exclusive interviews with some of the greatest punk, metal and hip-hop artists who ever lived, for @3313books.bsky.social: www.bloomsbury.com/us/body-coun...
Please, libraries have always been better
Streaming? Out. Borrowing physical media from your public library? In.
Have libraries have become the new Blockbuster?
Streaming is over. The magazine is back. And everyone who’s too online is apparently getting off again. The time is ripe for an analog revolution. And where better to start than the stacks? A…
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December 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Please, libraries have always been better
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This time of year, my brain is always about 10% thinking about "Christmas Wrapping." I haven't heard the song yet in the wild, but it always excites me when I do. A few years ago, I wrote about the song's greatness! anniezaleski.substack.com/p/the-greatn...
the greatness of the waitresses' "christmas wrapping"
"A&P has provided me / With the world's smallest turkey"
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December 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This time of year, my brain is always about 10% thinking about "Christmas Wrapping." I haven't heard the song yet in the wild, but it always excites me when I do. A few years ago, I wrote about the song's greatness! anniezaleski.substack.com/p/the-greatn...
Last day to get 30% off 33 1/3 books at Bloomsbury! www.bloomsbury.com/us/body-coun...
December 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Last day to get 30% off 33 1/3 books at Bloomsbury! www.bloomsbury.com/us/body-coun...
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30% off holiday sale ends tomorrow!
Voodoo UPDATE! Bloomsbury US has my 33 1/3 book back in stock! Take 30% off the price during Bloomsbury’s holiday sale through Sunday 12/7. #booksky #musicsky #blacksky www.bloomsbury.com/us/dangelos-...
D’Angelo’s Voodoo
Voodoo, D'Angelo's much-anticipated 2000 release, set the standard for the musical cycle ordained as "neo-soul," a label the singer and songwriter wou…
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December 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
30% off holiday sale ends tomorrow!
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We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
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Our holiday sale is nearly over! 🎅 Stock up on stocking stuffers at 30% off until midnight 7th Dec (over on the Bloomsbury website).
December 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Our holiday sale is nearly over! 🎅 Stock up on stocking stuffers at 30% off until midnight 7th Dec (over on the Bloomsbury website).
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this is extremely funny
I wrote a bit for McSweeney's about Isaac Chotiner interviewing Santa Claus. Just a little something for the holiday season. Enjoy!
The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner Interviews Santa Claus
For several centuries, Santa Claus has been one of the most prolific mythical gift-givers in the world. Formerly known as Saint Nicholas of Myra, a...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM
this is extremely funny
RIP. Thankful for the Experience Music Project and Sci-Fi Museum in Seattle.
For anyone who remotely thought about being an architect, Frank Gehry was a god (I was lucky enough to study architecture for three years in high school, do internships, and study some in college). This is an immeasurable loss.
Frank O. Gehry, Titan of Architecture, Is Dead at 96
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December 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
RIP. Thankful for the Experience Music Project and Sci-Fi Museum in Seattle.
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Frog put the cookies in a box. “There,” he said. “Now we will not eat any more cookies.”
“But we can open the box,” said Toad.
“That is true,” said Frog.
“But we can open the box,” said Toad.
“That is true,” said Frog.
December 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Frog put the cookies in a box. “There,” he said. “Now we will not eat any more cookies.”
“But we can open the box,” said Toad.
“That is true,” said Frog.
“But we can open the box,” said Toad.
“That is true,” said Frog.
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Anyone want a free Friday night Hold Steady ticket hit me up…
December 4, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Anyone want a free Friday night Hold Steady ticket hit me up…
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James Cameron walks to chalkboard and writes "Thou$ands of Beavers"
in the end, the future of cinema is Hundreds of Beavers
December 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
James Cameron walks to chalkboard and writes "Thou$ands of Beavers"
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"All is lost" narratives are popular because people generally do not want to take action. Taking action is tiring so if all is lost, you are off the hook. Nothing is more seductive than not having to do anything.
December 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"All is lost" narratives are popular because people generally do not want to take action. Taking action is tiring so if all is lost, you are off the hook. Nothing is more seductive than not having to do anything.
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New, signed Body Count books on the @3313books.bsky.social shelves at @strandbookstore.bsky.social! I hear they make excellent holiday gifts. www.strandbooks.com/body-count-s...
December 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
New, signed Body Count books on the @3313books.bsky.social shelves at @strandbookstore.bsky.social! I hear they make excellent holiday gifts. www.strandbooks.com/body-count-s...
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New at No Fences Review: I pay tribute to the great Jimmy Cliff with a special edition of Turn It Up. Please share and subscribe!
Turn It Up - Jimmy Cliff Edition
Charles pays tribute to the great artist
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December 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
New at No Fences Review: I pay tribute to the great Jimmy Cliff with a special edition of Turn It Up. Please share and subscribe!
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Tom Stoppard changed my life. I tried to do him a tiny bit of justice today. www.rogerebert.com/tributes/joy...
Joy in Racing to Keep Up: Tom Stoppard (1937-2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert
A tribute to one of the best playwrights who ever lived. And he just happened to write Brazil, Indiana Jones, and part of a Star Wars movie too.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Tom Stoppard changed my life. I tried to do him a tiny bit of justice today. www.rogerebert.com/tributes/joy...
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
New, signed Metallica book at the Union Square @barnesandnoble.com! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/metallica-...
December 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
New, signed Metallica book at the Union Square @barnesandnoble.com! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/metallica-...
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Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
Rather than post Spotify Wrapped, read about a great song that will never be on Spotify, 30% for a few more days: www.bloomsbury.com/us/body-coun...
December 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Rather than post Spotify Wrapped, read about a great song that will never be on Spotify, 30% for a few more days: www.bloomsbury.com/us/body-coun...
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Happy birthday Ozzy, we miss you!
December 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Happy birthday Ozzy, we miss you!
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'Tis the gifting season 🎁 With over 200 books (and counting!) in the 33 1/3 series, chances are their favorite albums are in there.
Shop 33 1/3 books (30% off until Sunday 7th): https://bit.ly/4pvBAxu
Shop 33 1/3 books (30% off until Sunday 7th): https://bit.ly/4pvBAxu
December 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
'Tis the gifting season 🎁 With over 200 books (and counting!) in the 33 1/3 series, chances are their favorite albums are in there.
Shop 33 1/3 books (30% off until Sunday 7th): https://bit.ly/4pvBAxu
Shop 33 1/3 books (30% off until Sunday 7th): https://bit.ly/4pvBAxu
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it’s kind of insane it came out that the president might be one of the most notable pedophiles in modern history and he’s just still the president
December 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
it’s kind of insane it came out that the president might be one of the most notable pedophiles in modern history and he’s just still the president
Metallica: The $24.95 Book is now the $17.46 book—30% off for a short time! www.bloomsbury.com/us/metallica...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Metallica: The $24.95 Book is now the $17.46 book—30% off for a short time! www.bloomsbury.com/us/metallica...
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🔔 HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE! 🔔
Now through December 15, drop off non-perishable items at either Nitehawk location and receive a free movie pass*!
🥫🎄🥫🎅🏻 🥫🎞
Now through December 15, drop off non-perishable items at either Nitehawk location and receive a free movie pass*!
🥫🎄🥫🎅🏻 🥫🎞
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🔔 HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE! 🔔
Now through December 15, drop off non-perishable items at either Nitehawk location and receive a free movie pass*!
🥫🎄🥫🎅🏻 🥫🎞
Now through December 15, drop off non-perishable items at either Nitehawk location and receive a free movie pass*!
🥫🎄🥫🎅🏻 🥫🎞