Indymisanthrope
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MOFI, neither an acronym nor an initialism...
The Official Needles and Grooves 1001 Album Generator Project
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Whiteout75
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When I heard Oasis first single for the first time, I thought it sounded like a less funky The Charlatans. Their singles from the early ninties are pure fire. By the time this album came out, the tables had turned though. This sounds like an uninspired Oasis.
Hemotep
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MASH is still one of the only television shows that hit me like a train and has stuck with me for decades.
TenderLovingKiller®
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I did.
Also, he had a birth defect that caused the digits on his left hand to be significantly smaller than normal as a result most of the time when he appeared on camera he was shot in a way that either his left hand was out of frame or he had the view obstructed in some way.
Also, hot take: I much prefer the Altman movie to the TV Show. I really didn’t care much for the annoying laugh track and moments of drama. I much preferred the nihilistic world view held by Sutherland and Gould’s Hawkeye and Trapper John to the softer edge provided to the characters on the TV show, though I did enjoy Alan Alda’s portrayal.
TrainFan73
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Funny cause Alda is pretty much the reason the show was less than amazing the last couple of seasons.
They are very different things. Possibly because of nostalgia, the show is my all time favorite television show, warts and all.
I remember convincing my parents to let me stay up to watch the finale and falling asleep during it. Lol
TenderLovingKiller®
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Yeah, I only ever watched episodes of the TV show If I was watching my local Fox affiliate and was too lazy to change the channel once their prime time schedule ended or someone else was watching the throw. I didn’t see the movie until I got really into Altman movies when I was going through my “auteur appreciation” phase in my early 20s and loved it way more than the show. It even inspired me to go back and rewatch The MASH show and see if it would better click but I think it had an opposite effect.
I did read that Alda basically ran the show during the last few seasons and leaned heavily on to drama but I cut him some slack since he had been playing the same role for over a decade and like I said I man not a big fan of the show anyhow regardless.
TrainFan73
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11/17/2023
MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
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MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
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Oracular Spectacular by MGMT released in 2008. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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TrainFan73
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I haven't listened to this in a really long time. I was fairly obsessed with it when it came out.
TenderLovingKiller®
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It’s a really fun album. Something I can’t really say about any other album in their discography. Though right after Ocular Spectacular MGMT did one of my favorite things ever when they collaborated with Kid Cudi and Ratatatat on “Pursuit of Happiness”
Which led to Alt Country chanteuse, Lissie’s fantastic cover…
…that was ultimately sampled by Schooboy Q in his bad ass track “Hand On The Wheel”…
I love how music can shaped and molded from one amazing thing to another.
Hemotep
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I don't think there's a bad song on this album. The singles burned too hot on the radio so they overshadow the rest which is incredibly well crafted. I saw them on their first big tour after this came out and then again after their next album. The problem with having such huge radio singles is the crowd is full of people who come to hear one or two songs. The audience at the first one was decent, but at the second one they were unbearable and so low energy that the band seemed to just be going through the motions. Really disappointing experience that time. But this album still does it for me and I enjoy it front to back.
Whiteout75
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Pursuit of Happiness is one of those songs that brings a huge smile on my face everytime I hear it. Thanks for reminding me that that existed! It's a damn near perfect pop song!
And so is Time To Pretend and Kids. I don't care if they've been overplayed, they're still perfect. I haven't listened to the whole album that much though, and I certainly haven't listened to it in a long while. But it is a great album, from start to finish! More folksy and art-rock than I remembered. Will pick this up more often, for sure!
MadLucas
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11/17/2023
MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
Oracular Spectacular - MGMT | Album | AllMusic
Oracular Spectacular by MGMT released in 2008. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Surprisingly aged better than I thought it would... Might hit the turntable later.
4/5.
Bonus: the drummer Will is an old friend of mine, nice dude, hell of a musician.
Fleetwood-Matt
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I absolutely adore this album. Side A is absolute perfection (even though I do think “Electric Feel” is pretty overrated) and although side b isn’t perfect, it’s still fucking great!
Everyone always talks about the big 3 songs for good reasons but album cuts like “The Youth” and the masterpiece “Of Moons, Birds and Monsters” are what really elevate this album to its legendary status
Also want to note that “Time to Pretend” is my favorite song of the 2000s and would be a solid contender for favorite song of all time. Truly a perfect pop song while also being a great tongue in cheek stab at pop songs
Bohnjaggs
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The A-side is all hits and I don't recognize anything on the B-side at all
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TrainFan73
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11/20/23
Talking Heads - More Songs About Buildings and Food
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Talking Heads - More Songs About Buildings and Food
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More Songs About Buildings and Food by Talking Heads released in 1978. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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MadLucas
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11/20/23
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Talking Heads - More Songs About Buildings and Food
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More Songs About Buildings and Food by Talking Heads released in 1978. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Great album by great people
I have gotten to meet and work with Chris and Tina several times on an annual CBGB tribute night. They never fail to have fantastic stories and are always very, very kind and extremely supportive of those around them. Here I am in the Mr. Noisy shirt after last year's performance.
8/5 for the album.
(The guy in the background is Dave from The Zambonis and The Leevees. They have a fantastic Tiny Desk Concert coming out soon!)