Dusty Chalk

I, too, have the Ety's, only they were rebranded as something else, but I swear by 'em. Hold on, let me look... LOLOLOL I accidentally searched in "Prime Video" and got this: Kek, as the kids would say. I'm pretty sure I have the Hearos -- basically, rebranded Etymotics: Swear by 'em. Forgot 'em enough times that I went by the CVS near the ((no longer) new) 9:30 club, I've tried most of the foam ones, and they all change the sound profile (boomy). These are the closest thing to transparent I've found.

I have found exactly one fish and chips shop around here that meets my standards. That said, that one place was so good, I posted a Google review after just one visit. Oh well, I'm supposed to be on a diet anyway. Next time I'm out that way, we'll have to go to some of your favourite joints.

New release day: ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, XI: Bleed Here Now -- prog. Fantastic! Nice variety, very much enjoyed. Black Midi, Hellfire -- I'll be honest, I don't get Black Midi's rambling, free-form style. I just don't get it. I enjoyed it alright, but not something I'll ever resonate with. I'm not a lyrics listener, so that probably has a lot to do with it. Kekal, Envisaged -- pleasant surprise of the day! Absolutely ace, more Voivod than Voivod, (except Voivod's guitarist is still amazing) One from last week I forgot: Telekinetic Yeti, Primordial -- just a guy with a 7-string guitar and a drummer making music sounding much bigger than any twosome should be able to. Like a proggier, more stoner White Stripes or Royal Blood.

40 Watt Sun, Perfect Light -- insanely long slowcore album that I find blissful. Production values are next level.

Life's Been Good Turn to Stone -- all three-ish versions (familiar version from So What, live version from You Can't Argue With a Sick Mind, and the hard version from Barnstorm) Funk #49 Walk Away The Bomber Rivers (of the Hidden Funk) ...thanks, now I think I'm going to have to binge him for a couple songs...

Warpaint's first EP, Exquisite Corpse -- I'm familiar with about half of it, because of this concert, which I've listened to, about a brazillion times since its release a couple years ago: You wouldn't think I'd like this, but there's something about this song-oriented laid-back jamband-ish grooviness that carries a very particular charisma for me, hitting me at the same level as doomy stoner. They also make me think of a less testosterone-y* Black Midi, in their free-form stylings. *Yes, that probably rhymes with some sort of pasta.

Science today; album covers tomorrow.

Condolences, Chris.

Damn

Happy birthday, Jose! (party favour noise)

Happy birthday, Birgir! (party favour noise)

I'm just glad you finally got around to trying out this album. Day & Age (current album) is fantastic, too. Madlad just bought a Fairlight.

Happy birthday, Greg! (party favour noise)

I cannae get drunk enough to make me feel better about what happened in SC(r)OTUS...but memes of Lake Superior throwing shade...they make me feel somewhat better.

Joey Alexander -- freakin' CHILD good at jazz under 20 and already has 6 albums out? WTAF

Happy birthday, head Headamp guy! (that's actually a lot of fun to say out loud) (party favour noise)

I'm a huge fan of Nando's (marinade, not rub). I prefer it on chicken, but it works well on pork as well.

New Porcupine Tree -- sounds like they picked up where they left off after an almost 13 year hiatus. Mehappy.

Condolences, Jeff.

But there i...oh, you said, "easy"...

(party favour noise) (Sorry, had to)

Was trying to think of something snarky yet respectful to say...came up with this: Sorry, couldn't figure out a way to work "brexit" in.

Dir en Grey, Phalaris Extreme metal, proggy