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Vslyke

@vslyke.bsky.social

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Music, sports*, TV, screaming into the void. Small piece of the BobServe team. *Braves/Pittsburgh Pirates/White Sox/Penguins/Titans/Carolina Panthers/UGA

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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

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 6h

"Antifa has been around in various iterations for almost 100 years in some instances, going back to the Weimar Republic in Germany."

- Jack Posobiec at Trump's roundtable on antifa

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 4h

He is once again an oath breaker.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 4h

"Chrome Dreams II" by Neil Young is a hodgepodge of old recordings, new recordings of old songs, and new songs. The album starts off strong with 3 '80s songs before tapering off. Due to its 20th century content, CDII is more rewarding than Neil's typical 2000s output.

3/5

youtu.be/yaF_LBOzqKo?...

Ordinary People

YouTube video by Neil Young - Topic

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josh (oldfriend99) @oldfriend99.bsky.social · 11h

The Traveling Wilburys never even toured.. they should have been called The Studio Wilburys

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 12h

Almost 15 minutes is crazy too

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not going to overreact to the Penguins win today: I'm still only expecting them to be the #2 seed.

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 1d

That worked - thanks!

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 1d

In case anyone wants it as a feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 1d

"Trill" by Bun B might be the most disappointing album I've listened to this year. The beats are almost uniformly terrible, the reliance on guest appearances badly dates the album, and Bun often seems checked out. Only the UGK recap track kept this from being a 1.

2/5

youtu.be/AFBeArgJ0JU?...

YouTube video by Bun B - Topic

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, I'll try that out tonight. Looking forward to the season!

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 1d

Is there any easy way to add a feed with this group? I'd love to have that as an option.

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 1d

1993's "Menace II Society" is a harrowing and bleak drama that does not give or accept any excuses. Even the joy and love sprinkled throughout the movie fold back into the grim plot. Evocatively shot and painstakingly authentic, this searing film overcomes a fairly thin and disconnected plot.

8/10

Poster for "Menace II Society"

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 2d

"Stumble Into Grace" by Emmylou Harris is another step away from her traditional country sound. However, instead of relying more on rock, she relies on spacier and more atmospheric backing, which I don't find to be as natural of a pairing for her still beautiful voice.

3/5

youtu.be/fLEU_okAcLg?...

Time in Babylon

YouTube video by Emmylou Harris - Topic

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 2d

"Spyboy" by Emmylou Harris captures her live shows following the release of the career defining "Wrecking Ball." While at times a bit too similar to the album versions, many of the songs stretch into new territory, creating a truly essential live album for her fans.

4/5

youtu.be/t2ZmghceBiU?...

Deeper Well (Live)

YouTube video by Emmylou Harris - Topic

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 3d

Can you explain the "Bank examiner" term?

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 3d

Bryce Young is going to get 0 praise from anyone for anything lol

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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 3d

A single image by the Sun-Times photographer Anthony Vazquez encapsulates our present moment: a masked soldier in the hatch of an armored military vehicle with blacked-out windows aims his gun at unarmed citizens filming with their cellphones.
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...

Border Patrol shoots woman on Southwest Side; agents, protesters battle for hours

The shooting occurred Saturday in Brighton Park when federal patrols were "rammed by 10 cars," according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security, which has yet to be verified. In the p...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 3d

ICE admits that up to 50% of arrests in its Chicago raids are "collateral.” These aren't statistics. They are parents taken from their children, neighbors taken from our communities. When does a "collateral" U.S. citizen child's trauma matter? This isn't law enforcement; it's a campaign of terror.

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 3d

I'm sorry, I simply refuse to believe this Steve Avery score. You're telling me ELEVEN percent of correct answers for that square were him?

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 3d

"Wrong Side of Memphis" by Johnny Dowd is as creepy and unique as billed. However, the songs cover familiar ground and the production is so sparse that a (hypothetical) record exec would have been right to meddle. This is "raw" but like meat you'd need a little seasoning to get it down.

1/5

Cover for "Wrong Side of Memphis" by Johnny Dowd

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 4d

Motion to call the Tigers/Mariners series the "Andy Van Slyke series"

Tigers coach Andy Van Slyke getting very cozy with Miguel Cabrera

Mariners coach Andy Van Slyke trying to cast a spell with a baseball bat

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 4d

In case anyone is surprised I didn't talk about Dylan, his 12th album was Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, which is definitely not in the running

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 4d

I don't know about "best" but this one absolutely whips

Cover art for Van Morrison's "Common One"

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 4d

1958's "Big Deal on Madonna Street" is a warm and comedic heist film that shows a bumbling group of criminals' attempt to pull off a complicated heist. Filmed on location, the movie manages to make the gang relatable, ultimately turning into an examination of the human spirit and camaraderie.

8/10

Poster for "Big Deal on Madonna Street"

Vslyke @vslyke.bsky.social · 5d

Mildly interesting: one of the "Big-Ups" in the liner notes is to Jeff Buckley