David N

I've heard rumors that bands do it, but I haven't seen very many examples of those that actually do.

I woke up with a slight headache, and very swollen, puffy eyes. Underneath my eye, the bone there, is especially painful. When I blink, it hurts the most. The area underneath my eyes is red/purple tinted. Apart from this, I've been a little sluggish, but that's it.

It's not due to lack of sleep, because I've been sleeping more than normal. I haven't been exposed to anything new, so it's most likely not allergies. They were not exposed to any damaging physical contact. And I don't have any other symptoms.

Any thoughts?

I'm still stuck without a car with a cassette player. Such a bummer. I basically put my iPod on shuffle to pick these, but they worked well.

1. Swing the Heartache - Bauhaus

2. Distillation - Blue Phantom

3. Symphony 8 Movement 3 - Dmitri Shostakovich

4. Occurrence on the Border - Gogol Bordello

5. Spheres of Madness - Decapitated

6. Very Ape - Nirvana

7. Joystick - Dazz Band

8. Misfit Love - Queens of the Stone Age

9. Phantom of the Opera - Iron Maiden

10. Song for a Future Generation - The B-52s

11. Ether - Offenbach

12. Carolina Hardcore Ecstasy - Frank Zappa

13. Oh Me - Meat Puppets

14. The Gardener - The Tallest Man on Earth

It's a newer car, only four years old. The other day, I was trying to start it, but the key wouldn't even turn. So we figured it was a problem with the battery. We took the battery in to be charged overnight, and the next day it worked just fine, except the stereo, which wouldn't turn on. Today, the lock-unlock button on my key wouldn't unlock the car. Manually going in, I tried to start it. The key would turn, but it wouldn't make any noise at all. I imagine it has something to do with the battery, but I can't be certain, because I'm not the best with car knowledge. Any thoughts as to what may have happened?

They've agreed to a two year deal with him. The number isn't specified. I find it strange, because it's literally the same day they agreed to a one year deal with Nyjer Morgan. I think they're anticipating Braun will be suspended. As much as I believe he didn't take PED's, and it was a medication for his STD, he should have reported it to the team doctors. And for not following such guidelines, they'll probably suspend him.

ANYWAY. He was a phenomenal player in Japan. Obviously that doesn't always transfer to the MLB, but what kind of potential do you feel he has?

His last season showed a bit of a slump, which isn't promising. However, that doesn't always mean the player is going downhill. I don't think he'll be Ichiro status, but I could see him being a Hideki Matsui type of player.

Thoughts?

BQ: Do you think it would be beneficial to trade Nyjer Morgan for a middle reliever, despite how well he gets the crowd going? (if you've ever been to Miller Park, you know what I'm talking about)

BQ2: Despite all the media attention they've been getting, do you honestly feel the Cubs have a chance at making it to the playoffs in the next three years?

Some stuff with an aura of power. Stuff along the lines of Immolation's latest album, The Monolith Deathcult, Meshuggah, Gojira, Septic Flesh, some Emperor, Sear Bliss, some Dimmu Borgir, Fleshmould, Hypocrisy, Decapitated, Psychotic Waltz, etc. Some good technical death, some powerful black, anything with atmospheric elements, be creative. I'm not too picky on genre, as long as it has a doomsday kind of feel to it. Links are appreciated. =)

So I'm driving a different car for a couple weeks, and it doesn't have my iPod to car adapter like my other one does. Therefore, I'm forced to make a mix CD. I just thought of an uplifting one on the spot. It's pretty random.

1. Tropical Hot Dog Night - Captain Beefheart

2. Caligulove - Them Crooked Vultures

3. Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes

4. No Parking On the Dance Floor - Midnight Star

5. Three Evils - Coheed and Cambria

6. Rag and Bone - The White Stripes

7. Symphony #10 Movement 2 - Dmitri Shostakovich

8. Phantom Lord - Metallica

9. California Uber Alles - Dead Kennedys

10. The Laughter Castle - The Outskirts of Infinity

11. Genius of Love - Tom Tom Club

12. Aurora Borealis - Meat Puppets

13. Tommy the Cat - Primus

14. I'm Your Torpedo - Eagles of Death Metal

15. And the Beat Goes On - The Whispers

16. The Planets Suite: Uranus - Gustav Holst

17. True Faith - New Order

MQ: What do you think of it?

BQ: Favorite and least favorite artist?

You know, the ones where you can just kick back and relax to? Somewhat uplifting, but not too much? I'm not too picky in terms of genre, but I'd prefer something I haven't heard before. So the less well known the better. Couple examples:

Champagne Supernova - Oasis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3C7DECI0jU

Mediterranean Sundance - Al Di Meola

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhccIfevjCU

Beautiful Jam - Grateful Dead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1igVj3w8KE

Follow Your Bliss - The B-52s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Txo2wEfm-Q

Caribbean Breeze - Rippingtons

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lCWRPpuKzc

You know, before it becomes too over the top? I was listening to some tracks today, looking for new music, and I found this. I think I'm lost in my own thoughts. WOW.

The Ocean is the Ultimate Solution - Frank Zappa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec2wiVk18gI&feature...

List each team by division from favorite to least favorite. Put a star next to your favorite, and two stars next to your least favorite. Example:

AL West:

Mariners*

Angels

Athletics

Rangers

AL Central:

White Sox

Tigers

Twins

Royals

Indians

AL East:

Rays

Blue Jays

Orioles

Red Sox

Yankees

NL West:

Rockies

Padres

Dodgers

Diamondbacks

Giants

NL Central:

Brewers

Reds

Pirates

Astros

Cardinals

Cubs**

NL East:

Braves

Mets

Marlins

Nationals

Phillies

In the past six months, Frank Zappa has become my second favorite artist of all time, inching closer and closer to first. Although, I don't purchase entire CD's. And going through each and every one would take an extremely long time. So I don't have too many songs by him. Here's what I have; tell me which gems I'm missing?

Andy

Apostrophe

Black Napkins

Broken Hearts are for A**holes

Camarillo Brillo

Cocaine Decisions

The Duke of Prunes

Easy Meat

Flakes

Hot Plate Heaven at the Green Hotel

I'm the Slime

I Have Been In You

In France

Inca Roads

It Must Be a Camel

Joe's Garage

King Kong Part 1

Little Umbrellas

Muffin Man

My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Momma

Orange County Lumber Truck

Peaches en Regalia

Po-Jama People

RDNZL

San Berdino

Sinister Footwear II

Son of Mr. Green Genes

St. Alfonso's Pancake Breakfast

St. Etienne

Stinkfoot

The Gumbo Variations

The Sheik Yerbouti Tango

Watermelon in Easter Hay

Willie the P*mp

Yo Mama

Zoot Allures

I ask myself this question probably on a daily basis. Your thoughts?

That's what I'm craving right now. Any suggestions?

My collection may be large, but it isn't large enough. I always love hearing suggestions from people on here, and discovering new material. So this time, I'm looking for artists from the following genres:

Progressive rock

Art rock

Funk

Post punk

Experimental indie

Black metal

Jam bands

Proto-techno

Stoner rock

Blues rock

Psychedelic rock

The more unknown the better, because there's less of a chance I already know the artist. And posting links from some of their songs is always nice, too. Thanks in advance. =)

The more I hear them, the more I want to hear more.

Just to get a feel for what I'm looking for, these are my favorites:

Lykathea Aflame

Meshuggah

Decapitated

Fleshwrought

Atheist

Cynic

Rings of Saturn

Fleshmould

Wasn't too fond of them at first, but then Tommy the Cat got me hooked. Any favorites?

Bands that are extremely good or talented, but have a very small fanbase. Can you think of any?

Recently I was looking around at some stuff by Bootsy Collins, and ran into this cover of "If 6 Was 9" by Jimi Hendrix.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPJ5abyhJcQ

MQ: Discover any good covers lately?

BQ: What do you think of this cover?

I'm curious. If you aren't familiar with one, just don't include it.

1. Queens of the Stone Age

2. Frank Zappa

3. Meat Puppets

4. Bauhaus

5. Dmitri Shostakovich

6. Funkadelic

7. Alice in Chains

8. Sting

9. Pink Floyd

10. Dead Kennedys