Earl
@beernbugs.bsky.social
Microbiologist, molecular biologist, professor, amateur brewer. Music, ale, books, film/tv, food, sport. Retweet ≠ Endorsement. Opinions my own.🇺🇸🇸🇪🇳🇴🇱🇻🇺🇦🇵🇸🇬🇱🇨🇦🇲🇽🇵🇦
#5debutalbums1014
Minor Alps 🇺🇸 Get There (2014). 2 more of my faves, Juliana Hatfield and Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) team up to make this debut. A mostly mellow and soulful album. Here is a live If I Wanted Trouble from The Current via @YouTube. youtu.be/zy8HtVkWL6c?...
Minor Alps 🇺🇸 Get There (2014). 2 more of my faves, Juliana Hatfield and Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) team up to make this debut. A mostly mellow and soulful album. Here is a live If I Wanted Trouble from The Current via @YouTube. youtu.be/zy8HtVkWL6c?...
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#5debutalbums1014
Minor Alps 🇺🇸 Get There (2014). 2 more of my faves, Juliana Hatfield and Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) team up to make this debut. A mostly mellow and soulful album. Here is a live If I Wanted Trouble from The Current via @YouTube. youtu.be/zy8HtVkWL6c?...
Minor Alps 🇺🇸 Get There (2014). 2 more of my faves, Juliana Hatfield and Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) team up to make this debut. A mostly mellow and soulful album. Here is a live If I Wanted Trouble from The Current via @YouTube. youtu.be/zy8HtVkWL6c?...
#5debutalbums1014
The Both 🇺🇸 s/t (2014). 2 of my faves, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo connected by my all time fave, Scott Miller. This is a banging debut from 2 veterans. Here’s a live Milwaukee from KEXP via @YouTube. youtu.be/H1VjJo4K87I?...
The Both 🇺🇸 s/t (2014). 2 of my faves, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo connected by my all time fave, Scott Miller. This is a banging debut from 2 veterans. Here’s a live Milwaukee from KEXP via @YouTube. youtu.be/H1VjJo4K87I?...
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#5debutalbums1014
The Both 🇺🇸 s/t (2014). 2 of my faves, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo connected by my all time fave, Scott Miller. This is a banging debut from 2 veterans. Here’s a live Milwaukee from KEXP via @YouTube. youtu.be/H1VjJo4K87I?...
The Both 🇺🇸 s/t (2014). 2 of my faves, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo connected by my all time fave, Scott Miller. This is a banging debut from 2 veterans. Here’s a live Milwaukee from KEXP via @YouTube. youtu.be/H1VjJo4K87I?...
#5debutalbums1014
American Wrestlers 🏴 s/t (2014). Gary McClure recorded this album on eight-track in his house. This is a fun jangly album. Here is a live I Can Do No Wrong from @YouTube
youtu.be/M2uVgkK3_Mg?...
American Wrestlers 🏴 s/t (2014). Gary McClure recorded this album on eight-track in his house. This is a fun jangly album. Here is a live I Can Do No Wrong from @YouTube
youtu.be/M2uVgkK3_Mg?...
November 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
#5debutalbums1014
American Wrestlers 🏴 s/t (2014). Gary McClure recorded this album on eight-track in his house. This is a fun jangly album. Here is a live I Can Do No Wrong from @YouTube
youtu.be/M2uVgkK3_Mg?...
American Wrestlers 🏴 s/t (2014). Gary McClure recorded this album on eight-track in his house. This is a fun jangly album. Here is a live I Can Do No Wrong from @YouTube
youtu.be/M2uVgkK3_Mg?...
#5debutalbums1014
The Middle East 🇦🇺 I Want That You Are Always Happy (2011).
Dark Aussie folk rock. Not really my cup of tea, but I find myself strangely fascinated by it. Here are a dark slow song and a less dark fast song from KEXP at SXSW via @YouTube. youtu.be/F3BQUFb4R04?...
The Middle East 🇦🇺 I Want That You Are Always Happy (2011).
Dark Aussie folk rock. Not really my cup of tea, but I find myself strangely fascinated by it. Here are a dark slow song and a less dark fast song from KEXP at SXSW via @YouTube. youtu.be/F3BQUFb4R04?...
November 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
#5debutalbums1014
The Middle East 🇦🇺 I Want That You Are Always Happy (2011).
Dark Aussie folk rock. Not really my cup of tea, but I find myself strangely fascinated by it. Here are a dark slow song and a less dark fast song from KEXP at SXSW via @YouTube. youtu.be/F3BQUFb4R04?...
The Middle East 🇦🇺 I Want That You Are Always Happy (2011).
Dark Aussie folk rock. Not really my cup of tea, but I find myself strangely fascinated by it. Here are a dark slow song and a less dark fast song from KEXP at SXSW via @YouTube. youtu.be/F3BQUFb4R04?...
#5debutalbums1014
Det Vackra Livet 🇸🇪 s/t (2011).
The band’s name means The Beautiful Life. Definitely influenced by New order, but they add their own touches to make fantastic dream pop. If you don’t mind Swedish lyrics, check it out. Here is Kristallen live via @YouTube. youtu.be/ejClDLTEy1s?...
Det Vackra Livet 🇸🇪 s/t (2011).
The band’s name means The Beautiful Life. Definitely influenced by New order, but they add their own touches to make fantastic dream pop. If you don’t mind Swedish lyrics, check it out. Here is Kristallen live via @YouTube. youtu.be/ejClDLTEy1s?...
November 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
#5debutalbums1014
Det Vackra Livet 🇸🇪 s/t (2011).
The band’s name means The Beautiful Life. Definitely influenced by New order, but they add their own touches to make fantastic dream pop. If you don’t mind Swedish lyrics, check it out. Here is Kristallen live via @YouTube. youtu.be/ejClDLTEy1s?...
Det Vackra Livet 🇸🇪 s/t (2011).
The band’s name means The Beautiful Life. Definitely influenced by New order, but they add their own touches to make fantastic dream pop. If you don’t mind Swedish lyrics, check it out. Here is Kristallen live via @YouTube. youtu.be/ejClDLTEy1s?...
#5debutalbums1014
Ringo Deathstarr 🇺🇸 Colour Trip (2011).
Great noisy shoegaze from Austin, TX. Here is Two Girls live from SXSW via @YouTube. youtu.be/WBlhUWEVBVk?...
Ringo Deathstarr 🇺🇸 Colour Trip (2011).
Great noisy shoegaze from Austin, TX. Here is Two Girls live from SXSW via @YouTube. youtu.be/WBlhUWEVBVk?...
November 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
#5debutalbums1014
Ringo Deathstarr 🇺🇸 Colour Trip (2011).
Great noisy shoegaze from Austin, TX. Here is Two Girls live from SXSW via @YouTube. youtu.be/WBlhUWEVBVk?...
Ringo Deathstarr 🇺🇸 Colour Trip (2011).
Great noisy shoegaze from Austin, TX. Here is Two Girls live from SXSW via @YouTube. youtu.be/WBlhUWEVBVk?...
#5debutalbums1014
Das Racist 🇺🇸 Relax (2011).
Dismissed by some as joke rap, this album is great imo. I also say that as someone who likes very little hip hop post 1995. This is Power via @YouTube. youtu.be/GCcmKiQgamg?...
Das Racist 🇺🇸 Relax (2011).
Dismissed by some as joke rap, this album is great imo. I also say that as someone who likes very little hip hop post 1995. This is Power via @YouTube. youtu.be/GCcmKiQgamg?...
November 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
#5debutalbums1014
Das Racist 🇺🇸 Relax (2011).
Dismissed by some as joke rap, this album is great imo. I also say that as someone who likes very little hip hop post 1995. This is Power via @YouTube. youtu.be/GCcmKiQgamg?...
Das Racist 🇺🇸 Relax (2011).
Dismissed by some as joke rap, this album is great imo. I also say that as someone who likes very little hip hop post 1995. This is Power via @YouTube. youtu.be/GCcmKiQgamg?...
#5debutalbums1014
Twerps 🇦🇺 s/t (2011).
This Aussie jangle-pop band had a very enjoyable debut. If you like jangle, check it out. Here is a live version of Dreamin’ from @YouTube. youtu.be/LJcX84shEjU?...
Twerps 🇦🇺 s/t (2011).
This Aussie jangle-pop band had a very enjoyable debut. If you like jangle, check it out. Here is a live version of Dreamin’ from @YouTube. youtu.be/LJcX84shEjU?...
October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#5debutalbums1014
Twerps 🇦🇺 s/t (2011).
This Aussie jangle-pop band had a very enjoyable debut. If you like jangle, check it out. Here is a live version of Dreamin’ from @YouTube. youtu.be/LJcX84shEjU?...
Twerps 🇦🇺 s/t (2011).
This Aussie jangle-pop band had a very enjoyable debut. If you like jangle, check it out. Here is a live version of Dreamin’ from @YouTube. youtu.be/LJcX84shEjU?...
#5debutalbums1014
Northern Portrait 🇩🇰 Criminal Art Lovers (2010).
A great first effort. It’s easy to hear that they were heavily influenced by The Smiths. Worth a listen, especially if you like The Smiths. Here is a live version of New Favourite Moment from @YouTube youtu.be/Cp59AuUOF8E?...
Northern Portrait 🇩🇰 Criminal Art Lovers (2010).
A great first effort. It’s easy to hear that they were heavily influenced by The Smiths. Worth a listen, especially if you like The Smiths. Here is a live version of New Favourite Moment from @YouTube youtu.be/Cp59AuUOF8E?...
October 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
#5debutalbums1014
Northern Portrait 🇩🇰 Criminal Art Lovers (2010).
A great first effort. It’s easy to hear that they were heavily influenced by The Smiths. Worth a listen, especially if you like The Smiths. Here is a live version of New Favourite Moment from @YouTube youtu.be/Cp59AuUOF8E?...
Northern Portrait 🇩🇰 Criminal Art Lovers (2010).
A great first effort. It’s easy to hear that they were heavily influenced by The Smiths. Worth a listen, especially if you like The Smiths. Here is a live version of New Favourite Moment from @YouTube youtu.be/Cp59AuUOF8E?...
#5debutalbums8084
Those of you who know me are aware that I am a huge Game Theory fan. Their debut, Blaze of Glory, was released in 1982. They hadn’t adopted the iconic G yet. Scott Miller recorded the album on a 4-track in his bedroom. Here is Something to Show on @YouTube. youtu.be/5vaIuJuexUc?...
Those of you who know me are aware that I am a huge Game Theory fan. Their debut, Blaze of Glory, was released in 1982. They hadn’t adopted the iconic G yet. Scott Miller recorded the album on a 4-track in his bedroom. Here is Something to Show on @YouTube. youtu.be/5vaIuJuexUc?...
October 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
#5debutalbums8084
Those of you who know me are aware that I am a huge Game Theory fan. Their debut, Blaze of Glory, was released in 1982. They hadn’t adopted the iconic G yet. Scott Miller recorded the album on a 4-track in his bedroom. Here is Something to Show on @YouTube. youtu.be/5vaIuJuexUc?...
Those of you who know me are aware that I am a huge Game Theory fan. Their debut, Blaze of Glory, was released in 1982. They hadn’t adopted the iconic G yet. Scott Miller recorded the album on a 4-track in his bedroom. Here is Something to Show on @YouTube. youtu.be/5vaIuJuexUc?...
#5debutalbums8084
I hadn’t listened to Los Angeles by X in a long while. I forgot how great this album was. Definitely among the best of 1980, if not all 4 years. Here they are performing the title track back then via
@YouTube.
youtu.be/yOz2PVCdKf0?...
I hadn’t listened to Los Angeles by X in a long while. I forgot how great this album was. Definitely among the best of 1980, if not all 4 years. Here they are performing the title track back then via
@YouTube.
youtu.be/yOz2PVCdKf0?...
October 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
#5debutalbums8084
I hadn’t listened to Los Angeles by X in a long while. I forgot how great this album was. Definitely among the best of 1980, if not all 4 years. Here they are performing the title track back then via
@YouTube.
youtu.be/yOz2PVCdKf0?...
I hadn’t listened to Los Angeles by X in a long while. I forgot how great this album was. Definitely among the best of 1980, if not all 4 years. Here they are performing the title track back then via
@YouTube.
youtu.be/yOz2PVCdKf0?...
#5debutalbums8084
Boy was an amazing debut from U2. Here is my favorite U2 tune, Twilight, live from Red Rocks via @YouTube. youtu.be/ut8pHXKN21g?...
Boy was an amazing debut from U2. Here is my favorite U2 tune, Twilight, live from Red Rocks via @YouTube. youtu.be/ut8pHXKN21g?...
October 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
#5debutalbums8084
Boy was an amazing debut from U2. Here is my favorite U2 tune, Twilight, live from Red Rocks via @YouTube. youtu.be/ut8pHXKN21g?...
Boy was an amazing debut from U2. Here is my favorite U2 tune, Twilight, live from Red Rocks via @YouTube. youtu.be/ut8pHXKN21g?...
#5debutalbums0004
The first release of Dungen’s eponymous debut, was in 2001. If you’re into psychedelia check it out. It’s slightly less accessible than this breakthrough (Ta De Lungt, 2004). Here is Du och Jag… (You and Me…) from @YouTube. youtu.be/9sb_z5RgFIs?...
The first release of Dungen’s eponymous debut, was in 2001. If you’re into psychedelia check it out. It’s slightly less accessible than this breakthrough (Ta De Lungt, 2004). Here is Du och Jag… (You and Me…) from @YouTube. youtu.be/9sb_z5RgFIs?...
September 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#5debutalbums0004
The first release of Dungen’s eponymous debut, was in 2001. If you’re into psychedelia check it out. It’s slightly less accessible than this breakthrough (Ta De Lungt, 2004). Here is Du och Jag… (You and Me…) from @YouTube. youtu.be/9sb_z5RgFIs?...
The first release of Dungen’s eponymous debut, was in 2001. If you’re into psychedelia check it out. It’s slightly less accessible than this breakthrough (Ta De Lungt, 2004). Here is Du och Jag… (You and Me…) from @YouTube. youtu.be/9sb_z5RgFIs?...
#5debutalbums0004
The first release of Stockholm’s Shout Out Louds debut, Howl Howl Gaff Gaff was in 2003. I love this album! Here is the official video for 100° from @YouTube youtu.be/9puuQpZLeDo?...
The first release of Stockholm’s Shout Out Louds debut, Howl Howl Gaff Gaff was in 2003. I love this album! Here is the official video for 100° from @YouTube youtu.be/9puuQpZLeDo?...
September 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
#5debutalbums0004
The first release of Stockholm’s Shout Out Louds debut, Howl Howl Gaff Gaff was in 2003. I love this album! Here is the official video for 100° from @YouTube youtu.be/9puuQpZLeDo?...
The first release of Stockholm’s Shout Out Louds debut, Howl Howl Gaff Gaff was in 2003. I love this album! Here is the official video for 100° from @YouTube youtu.be/9puuQpZLeDo?...
#5debutalbums0004
Night on My Side (2002) was a great debut by Irish singer/songwriter Gemma Hayes. Here is a live version of Back of My Hand from @YouTube. youtu.be/TKSClGlIJOE?...
Night on My Side (2002) was a great debut by Irish singer/songwriter Gemma Hayes. Here is a live version of Back of My Hand from @YouTube. youtu.be/TKSClGlIJOE?...
September 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
#5debutalbums0004
Night on My Side (2002) was a great debut by Irish singer/songwriter Gemma Hayes. Here is a live version of Back of My Hand from @YouTube. youtu.be/TKSClGlIJOE?...
Night on My Side (2002) was a great debut by Irish singer/songwriter Gemma Hayes. Here is a live version of Back of My Hand from @YouTube. youtu.be/TKSClGlIJOE?...
#5debutalbums0004
Feel Good Lost by Broken Social Scene (2001) makes for great morning listening.
Feel Good Lost by Broken Social Scene (2001) makes for great morning listening.
September 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
#5debutalbums0004
Feel Good Lost by Broken Social Scene (2001) makes for great morning listening.
Feel Good Lost by Broken Social Scene (2001) makes for great morning listening.
#5debutalbums0004
The Eugene, Oregon synth punk / new wave band Epoxies had a great debut in 2002. Here is the opening track with live video from @youtube. youtu.be/8ZEFEN70v_k?...
The Eugene, Oregon synth punk / new wave band Epoxies had a great debut in 2002. Here is the opening track with live video from @youtube. youtu.be/8ZEFEN70v_k?...
September 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#5debutalbums0004
The Eugene, Oregon synth punk / new wave band Epoxies had a great debut in 2002. Here is the opening track with live video from @youtube. youtu.be/8ZEFEN70v_k?...
The Eugene, Oregon synth punk / new wave band Epoxies had a great debut in 2002. Here is the opening track with live video from @youtube. youtu.be/8ZEFEN70v_k?...
My second for #5debutalbums0004 ties in with my first. It’s AC Newman’s solo debut, The Slow Wonder (2004).
September 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
My second for #5debutalbums0004 ties in with my first. It’s AC Newman’s solo debut, The Slow Wonder (2004).
Why does Kash Patel look like a deranged moron? #KashPatel #Utah
September 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Why does Kash Patel look like a deranged moron? #KashPatel #Utah
This #ArtBlakey album, Mosaic. Stands a good chance of making my #5albums50s60s2.
June 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This #ArtBlakey album, Mosaic. Stands a good chance of making my #5albums50s60s2.
I just listened to BDDDB for #5albums50s60s2. What the heck was that?!
June 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I just listened to BDDDB for #5albums50s60s2. What the heck was that?!
I've always liked Time Out by #DaveBrubeck, but this time around, I'm finding myself favoring Jazz at Oberlin. I'm not sure I've actually heard that album before. #5albums50s60s2
June 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I've always liked Time Out by #DaveBrubeck, but this time around, I'm finding myself favoring Jazz at Oberlin. I'm not sure I've actually heard that album before. #5albums50s60s2
#JohnColtrane was an easier pick for me than #MilesDavis. There is no doubt that this is his album that will make my #5albums50s60s2.
June 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#JohnColtrane was an easier pick for me than #MilesDavis. There is no doubt that this is his album that will make my #5albums50s60s2.