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by 305 Engine
Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035206

Re: The TV thread

After a long interruption, I was finally able to finish Reacher. I was disappointed. Violence and overcoming daunting physical odds are certainly part of the Reacher character and mystique but if that's all there was, he'd be no different than a thousand other characters. What makes him special are...
by 305 Engine
Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: DBT Roots
Replies: 4
Views: 2073

Re: DBT Roots

Among this crowd of sophisticated and knowledgeable DBT listeners I don't think there are any mysteries about DBT's roots and influences from southern rock through punk & indie rock to muscle shoals soul to country. But as always, Elizabeth Nelson has her own unique, well said and insightful take. ...
by 305 Engine
Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20772
Views: 4817748

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

At minimum, a return to New Deal Liberalism/Keynesian economics. Expansion of the social safety net that has been eroded to the point of almost non-existence over the past 40 years. It strikes me that "the left" need to now be conservative in a sense and promise to return some things to where they ...
by 305 Engine
Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20772
Views: 4817748

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

BTW, zip, perhaps I'm the only one, but I have no idea what this means in this context. It's an explanation why so many people still cling to Trump. They were so gung ho about him as some maverick candidate in 2016 that they're not reticent to admit their mistake, so they just double down on their ...
by 305 Engine
Thu Aug 03, 2023 5:39 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035206

Re: The TV thread

Three episodes in to McCartney 3 2 1, the McCartney/Rick Rubin documentary and I'm loving it. Very different than the wonderful Get Back series of a while ago but equally good in its way. The episodes zip by incredibly quickly; I've been surprised when each one ended. Rubin may not ask the most poi...
by 305 Engine
Tue Jul 04, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: The Dirty South-Reissue Preorder
Replies: 52
Views: 20624

Re: The Dirty South-Reissue Preorder

I was a little cynical about this and unsure how necessary it really was. Wasn't that enthusiastic when it was announced. The original TDS is my favourite DBT album. If I was putting together a list of my top ten albums of all time it would 100% be in there. Listened through several times now and I ...
by 305 Engine
Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:35 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20772
Views: 4817748

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

Following up on a formerly big story, according to the Economist, 60% of Britons now wish the UK had stayed in the UK. More annoyingly, apparently in May Nigel Farrage, one of the most high profile leaders of the pro-leaving forces and the one who promised that hundreds of millions of pounds would ...
by 305 Engine
Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20772
Views: 4817748

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

Following up on a formerly big story, according to the Economist, 60% of Britons now wish the UK had stayed in the UK. More annoyingly, apparently in May Nigel Farrage, one of the most high profile leaders of the pro-leaving forces and the one who promised that hundreds of millions of pounds would ...
by 305 Engine
Thu Jun 08, 2023 3:57 am
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Wednesday
Replies: 31
Views: 16023

Re: Wednesday

If last night's show is a measure, they've built up a strong following in the UK very quickly. It must feel strange to have people shouting out song requests on your first european tour. And a lot of people with big grins singing along to "listen to drive by truckers" so i guess theres a fair bit of...
by 305 Engine
Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20772
Views: 4817748

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

You can always get a majority of this country on board with pissing on people who are poorer than them. This reminded me of a thread I saw on twitter recently from the writer George Monbiot. I won't cut and paste the whole thing, but while this reflects a fairly negative view of human nature unfort...
by 305 Engine
Thu May 25, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023
Replies: 215
Views: 363366

Re: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023

Only just caught up with this thread earlier today. Popped straight out to get an Uncut. Its a really good piece. Sttong quotes from the band and others. Evokes the Homecoming atmosphere well. Photo of PH in a dress slightly terrifying. Off topic: The Brian Jones doc that gets a feature on Page 6 is...
by 305 Engine
Thu May 25, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035206

Re: The TV thread

Im five or so episodes in and while good...as btb said, it is a lot. I think "Swingers and Spies" would have been a better title. :) Might be a UK/US cultural difference but I actually find a story about leading politicians all fucking each other behind closed doors perfectly plausible. In reality ...
by 305 Engine
Wed May 24, 2023 5:40 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035206

Re: The TV thread

Really enjoyed The Diplomat. Sharp writing. Excellent cast. No complaints. Im five or so episodes in and while good...as btb said, it is a lot. I think "Swingers and Spies" would have been a better title. :) Might be a UK/US cultural difference but I actually find a story about leading politicians ...
by 305 Engine
Tue May 23, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035206

Re: The TV thread

Really enjoyed The Diplomat. Sharp writing. Excellent cast. No complaints.
by 305 Engine
Tue May 16, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Wednesday
Replies: 31
Views: 16023

Re: Wednesday

https://www.normanrecords.com/features/ ... -wednesday

Thought this was a really good review of the album.

Managed to get tickets to see them in a few weeks.
by 305 Engine
Wed May 10, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: A very happy birthday to Beantown Bubba!
Replies: 8
Views: 3888

Re: A very happy birthday to Beantown Bubba!

Belated Happy Birthday pal.

May continue to navigate through life better than I navigated out of Atlanta airport.
by 305 Engine
Sat May 06, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Life is Unfair, Part MCXXII
Replies: 8
Views: 1894

Re: Life is Unfair, Part MCXXII

Looked up the video.

Life isn't fair but... she looks happy. And I understand shes still playing and recording new music.

Life isn't fair but I wouldnt mind betting she's happier than a lot of guys still on the road and going through the motions.
by 305 Engine
Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Wednesday
Replies: 31
Views: 16023

Re: Wednesday

Absolutely loving this album. Thank you to everyone on this thread that praised it.

I love the early 90s, shoegaze vibe they have but they're also absolutely 100% their own thing. Sorry I didn't see them in Athens.
by 305 Engine
Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:56 am
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023
Replies: 215
Views: 363366

Re: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023

The cue was Cooley describing an old roommate as"like trump without money". I never thought id enjoy a description of lubing Trump's ass but PH put it so nicely. Last night's show was good but I thought they were on fire tonight. I wush thus visit wasnt so abbreviated and I could stay for the next t...
by 305 Engine
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023
Replies: 215
Views: 363366

Re: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023

Rolank & 305: I get into Atlanta at 11:45 am on Tuesday and will be driving to Athens. If your timing is close text me @ 617 953 4759 w/ your arrival time & flight info and I’ll be happy to get you to Athens. If my flight is on time I can wait until around 1 pm. I’m on JetBlue # 1097 if you want to...
by 305 Engine
Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023
Replies: 215
Views: 363366

Re: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023

Currently on way to atlanta and should be into athens tomorrow.

I havent actually worked out how to get to athens without a car yet but looks like that shuttle service from the airport is ny best bet?
by 305 Engine
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023
Replies: 215
Views: 363366

Re: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023

Am getting excited.

If anyone sees a 6'3 guy with a receding hairline and a funny accent please buy him.a beer (it'll be me).
by 305 Engine
Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: Brighter than Creation’s Dark turns fifteen
Replies: 26
Views: 9315

Re: Brighter than Creation’s Dark turns fifteen

They could have cut this into a very strong 12 song album but I'm glad they released it as is. I like the White Albumish left turns the songs take, even if they aren't all fully formed.

Something triumphant about releasing something this good and diverse after the upheaval around JI leaving.
by 305 Engine
Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Who's Everyone Seeing Live?
Replies: 7465
Views: 2042974

Re: Who's Everyone Seeing Live?

Luke Haines and Peter Buck tomorrow night.

Mostly for the chance to see Peter Buck play at a small venue. Only ever got to see REM in stadiums.
by 305 Engine
Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023
Replies: 215
Views: 363366

Re: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023

1. wordmeester
2. beantownbubba
3. schlanky
4. glennrwordman
5. 305 Engine
by 305 Engine
Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20772
Views: 4817748

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

Sacrificing myself in the name of research, I now have first hand experience w/ the national health care system of Spain. W/out going into too much icky detail, I spent 7 hours in the emergency room of a major hospital followed by "imperative but routine" surgery. Here's the scorecard using the car...
by 305 Engine
Sun Jan 29, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035206

Re: The TV thread

I'm through, and I enjoyed it a lot. As good as season 1, maybe even better. Gary Oldman is great in this role. Can almost smell his BO and breath coming through the TV set. Finished it last nite and enjoyed it very much. My wife and I actually had that discussion about which season is better. I vo...
by 305 Engine
Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023
Replies: 215
Views: 363366

Re: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023

Booked in for 29th and 30th.

Look forward to meeting Mr Beantown over there and anyone else who wants to say hi.
by 305 Engine
Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023
Replies: 215
Views: 363366

Re: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023

RolanK wrote:
Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:39 am
305 Engine wrote:
Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:10 am
FUCK!

Alarm set on my phone for when the rest of the sale starts tomorrow.
At what time would that be?
Its saying 10am local so I guess thats 3pm for me and 4pm for you.
by 305 Engine
Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023
Replies: 215
Views: 363366

Re: HeAthens Homecoming 3/29-4/1 2023

FUCK!

Alarm set on my phone for when the rest of the sale starts tomorrow.