Mike Rush
@mikerush.bsky.social
Archivist, Scoutmaster, record collector, preventative maintenance enthusiast.
Up first: Don Caballero's For Respect (1993). Pretty flawless debut album. Perfect for entertaining my subconscious mind without occupying my conscious mind. I have certain albums I turn to when I'm in deep writing mode, and this may join them.
January 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Up first: Don Caballero's For Respect (1993). Pretty flawless debut album. Perfect for entertaining my subconscious mind without occupying my conscious mind. I have certain albums I turn to when I'm in deep writing mode, and this may join them.
Hard mode indeed! I'll start with my list and see where my stamina stands when I'm done. Will report along the way.
January 4, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Hard mode indeed! I'll start with my list and see where my stamina stands when I'm done. Will report along the way.
I was going to omit Battles since I know them well, but why not listen to records I know are awesome?
January 4, 2026 at 1:42 AM
I was going to omit Battles since I know them well, but why not listen to records I know are awesome?
December got away from me, but I’m ready to dive into Don Cab+. Does this serve as a fairly comprehensive extended universe?
January 4, 2026 at 1:42 AM
December got away from me, but I’m ready to dive into Don Cab+. Does this serve as a fairly comprehensive extended universe?
Truer words, truer words.
December 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Truer words, truer words.
I KNEW this would be the first reply.
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I KNEW this would be the first reply.
Looking for my next discography listen. Candidates include Sleater-Kinney, De La Soul, and Don Caballero, or a compelling suggestion. Will post album reviews in thread. Any votes or nominations?
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Looking for my next discography listen. Candidates include Sleater-Kinney, De La Soul, and Don Caballero, or a compelling suggestion. Will post album reviews in thread. Any votes or nominations?
I believe in Ronnie Lane, which amounts to the same thing.
September 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I believe in Ronnie Lane, which amounts to the same thing.
They might be a little too late to qualify as British Invasion, but I ride hard for The Faces.
September 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
They might be a little too late to qualify as British Invasion, but I ride hard for The Faces.
Belonged to Jay Kayvius Jamiromaximus
August 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Belonged to Jay Kayvius Jamiromaximus
My wife - an avid collector of used children's books - keeps a hair dryer in our office for the sole purpose of removing price stickers.
August 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
My wife - an avid collector of used children's books - keeps a hair dryer in our office for the sole purpose of removing price stickers.
Nothing will engender institutional support for preservation better than making collection materials a reliable source of caffeine.
June 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Nothing will engender institutional support for preservation better than making collection materials a reliable source of caffeine.
We could use his espresso machine in the lounge.
June 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We could use his espresso machine in the lounge.
Man, I haven't revisited that album for a long time. Remember loving it and will revisit. I saw Spoon at Toad's Place soon after moving to New Haven, so it must have been to promote Gimme Fiction.
May 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Man, I haven't revisited that album for a long time. Remember loving it and will revisit. I saw Spoon at Toad's Place soon after moving to New Haven, so it must have been to promote Gimme Fiction.
You warm my hazelnut heart.
April 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
You warm my hazelnut heart.
I feel this as a special-ed dad. I was just unpacking yesterday with my wife yesterday why my first response to so many other parents with whom I ostensibly have lots of common ground is eff you. Martyrdom, racism, and ableism sums it up.
April 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I feel this as a special-ed dad. I was just unpacking yesterday with my wife yesterday why my first response to so many other parents with whom I ostensibly have lots of common ground is eff you. Martyrdom, racism, and ableism sums it up.
Cool, I’ll have to check this out. Headed out on an (overnight) backpacking trip with my scout troop this weekend in prep for a 5-day trek along the AT in June. Highly recommend that headlamp purchase. Black Diamond is my preferred brand.
April 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Cool, I’ll have to check this out. Headed out on an (overnight) backpacking trip with my scout troop this weekend in prep for a 5-day trek along the AT in June. Highly recommend that headlamp purchase. Black Diamond is my preferred brand.
Aren't we all Consumed by the Vitriol of Life these days?
April 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Aren't we all Consumed by the Vitriol of Life these days?