Defiance

Defiance, 7 months ago to nba

Since we're talking #NBA right now, how do you feel about your team's special home court design for the In Season Tournament?

#DubNation I'm not feeling the "wine cork" brown color here. The lightning yellow stripe and the trophy look ok though. Some teams have some floor designs that look cool. OKC for example.

Do you like your team's design?

Defiance, 1 month ago to music

I was unaware Daryl Hall did this kind of power pop / post-punk music. Is all of his solo stuff like this? Digging this track rn. 🎸 🤩

#music #PowerPop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJaMfQtvuis

Defiance, 1 year ago to random

Us3 - "Cruising" (1993)

The debut album from British jazz-rap group Us3 really holds up.

Its mixture of jazz and hip-hop, with material from popular jazz musicians of the 20th century being reimagined, is such a cool concept. And all the samples are from old Blue Note Records classics.

#jazz #rap #Britain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MGyxXLJuUk

Defiance, 29 days ago to streaming

This "Wanda Vision" spinoff looks interesting. Darker too.

#streaming #tvshows #DisneyPlus

https://www.theverge.com/24156847/agatha-all-along-premiere-date-disney-plus-marvel

Defiance, 1 month ago to music

When did “the 80’s” start? 🤔

I like this answer from Reddit 👇

"I see five distinct parts:

80 - 81: Fast Times at Ridgemont High era, rock was popular, New Wave just showing up. J Geils Band, Asia, Billy Squier.

82 - 83: New Romantics era, New Wave becomes more widely accepted. Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, Missing Persons.

84 - 85: Monsters of Pop era. Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Cindy Lauper.

86 - 87: Stock Aitken Waterman era, where pop became a bit overproduced. Bananarama, Pet Shop Boys, Cutting Crew.

88 - 89: Hair Band era, where pop was taken over by teased hair and electric guitars. Poison, Def Leppard, Guns N Roses.

(Of course, the R&B charts had their own eras, and had very successful crossovers in every era, from Lionel Richie to Janet Jackson.)"

#music #GenX #80s

Defiance, 7 months ago to random

I'm still amused at how polarized we are on the subject of self-checkout. I LOVE it.

Here's today's hysterical opinion-presented-as-fact article on the topic.

Really weird claims at the start.

You still have to wait in line: Extremely rare and any line moves fast anyway.

The checkout kiosks bleat and flash when you fail to set a purchase down in the right spot.
WHAT?!! I've never had this happen anywhere.

Scanning items is sometimes a crapshoot: It's the same scanner the checkout clerk uses!! Is this author ok? 🤦‍♂️

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/10/self-checkout-kiosks-grocery-retail-stores/675676/

Defiance, 21 days ago to nba

I stay up late just to watch Inside The NBA guys goof around and talk about the games. Bummed next season is likely their last 😔

Also hate the idea of having to watch games on Prime Video (no pause or rewind, no idea how to record, not all games immediately posted when finished, etc.)
#nba

https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/nba-signing-contracts-disney-amazon-nbc-would-shut-out-tnt-inside-nba-reports-1903806

Defiance, 8 months ago to random

Interesting article on a new book that analyzes the large demonstrations in world capitals throughout the 2010's, noting that many of these countries ended up with leaders even more repressive than the autocrats that protests toppled.

Interesting quote:

"The reason that social media did not work as promised is not because we misunderstood the nature of the internet and the possibilities of digital connectivity, but because oligarchs took over the digital space."

https://www.vox.com/world-politics/23896050/protest-decade-2010-revolutionary-handbook-vincent-bevins-arab-spring-brazil-occupy-hong-kong

Defiance, 5 months ago to random

Am I the only one annoyed by the Microsoft chime sound that keeps playing randomly during these Warriors games? :warriors:
#DubNation

Defiance, 2 months ago to earthquake

A friend just sent me this terrifying video of boulders crashing down onto a road during the #earthquake in #Taiwan 😵

Dashcam video shows a few cars on a hillside road as they dodge huge boulders falling down onto the road.

Defiance, 6 months ago to history

#OTD November 19, 1991

Scottish rockers Teenage Fanclub release their 3rd album, “Bandwagonesque”

This was my intro to the band. Nothing but love for the wall of guitar sound and vocal harmonies.

It’s a beautiful record from start to finish. I have a lot of fond memories associated with this album. I

#AlternativeRock #PowerPop #JanglePop #NoisePop #music #90s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwgrrxr_9x8

Defiance, 7 months ago to music

#OTD November 4, 1987

Sonic Youth released the EP “Master-Dik”

This is a strange album. It feels self indulgent, hastily produced and lazy. A lot of caterwauling and carrying on. The KISS sample in the title track was cool to hear though.

For me, the only track I liked was their cover of “Beat On The Brat ''.

It’s really well done and was a welcome change from SY’s traditional sound.

#ExperimentalRock, #Garage Punk #NoiseRock #AlternativeMusic #music #80s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPSxff21LYQ

Defiance, 11 months ago to GoldenStateWarriors

Hey #DubNation they're going to waive Chris Paul, right? Hard to make this trade make sense.

#warriors #nba

Defiance, 8 days ago to vinyl

Pailhead – “Don't Stand In Line” EP (1988)
7", 45 RPM on Wax Trax! Records

One of the more interesting collaborations, featuring Ian MacKaye, Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen, Ministry bassist Paul Barker, and drummer Eric Spicer from Naked Raygun.

#VinylRecords #vinyl #industrial #electronic #music

Back of album sleeve. Blue and black design with lyrics for each song printed in white. Black 7" vinyl disc below

Defiance, 9 months ago to random

Just hangin' on a beautiful #caturday morning 😺

Defiance, 6 months ago to history

#OTD November 14, 1989
Ministry released their fourth album, “The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste”

Another move towards the industrial metal sound they’d become known for, this time with lots of guitars. In the 80s, they were a new wave synth pop band.

Their previous record, 1988’s “The Land of Rape And Honey” introduced a much more aggressive metal sound, though with more sampling and less guitar.

They toured a lot in support of this album, and iirc, the industrial metal sound was ascendent at this time (e.g. Pretty Hate Machine came out a month prior and was building a fan base).

#IndustrialMetal #IndustrialMusic #HardRock #AlternativeRock #music #80s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM5DOSC0jUo

Defiance, 9 months ago to HeavyMetal

#OTD Sept 7, 1988
Metallica release their 4th album, “And Justice For All”

Pretty much their last true hard thrash-metal album. Perhaps their best album to date. ??

I was just starting college and Metallica was getting popular, approaching mainstream status with the release of this album.

My older brother had all their records, starting with 1983’s “Kill ‘Em All”, so I was long familiar with Metallica. I loved most of their previous album, “Master of Puppets”, so was eager to hear this one.

What I recall noticing was an improved sound quality. And of course some great guitar work.

Favorite track is probably “Shortest Straw” 👇

#HeavyMetal #ThrashMetal #SpeedMetal #HardRock #music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1ZxoBk56jQ

Defiance, 9 months ago to music

#OTD Sept 6, 1989

Butthole Surfers release their third EP, “Widowermaker”

This is an interesting bridge in the band’s discography, as they move to a more accessible sound.

This EP is the release just before what I think of as their best album, Pioughed. Sounds similar, but less structured, more chaotic.

And it’s a particularly rare vinyl disc. Depending on the release, sometimes Helicopter is on the A side, sometimes the B side.

#NoiseRock #PsychedelicRock #AlternativeRock #music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ccUfdoNkZ8

Defiance, 29 days ago to TeslaMotors

The state of U.S. made EVs remains underwhelming and now looks to remain so for many more years to come. US automakers remain hooked on high margin trucks, and EVs are too often large SUV types or extremely short in range.

I don't want to promote the horrible labor practices that, in part, make Chinese EVs so much more affordable, but tariffs and bans don't seem like the best way forward.

#ev #electricvehicles #cars

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-to-announce-new-100-tariffs-on-chinese-evs/

Defiance, 11 months ago to baseball

Chuck D - “We Wreck Stadiums” (2023)

New baseball themed album from Chuck D as Mistachuck. A collection of songs that were originally written as MLB-TV promos.

#baseball #hiphop #rap #sports #music

https://chuckdasmistachuck.bandcamp.com/track/we-wreck-stadiums-featuring-the-hall-of-famers-chuck-d-rahiem-kidd-creole-dmc

Defiance, 15 days ago to Cruise

In case anyone is interested in being trapped on a boat with Handsome Dick and Exene for five days 😷

#concert #tour #boat #cruise #PunkRock #GarageRock

Defiance, 4 months ago to punkrock

One of the most memorable shows from my high school days.

Great venue (now it’s upscale housing), good friend group, and the weather was amazing.

We were all psyched to see X, and kinda meh on Social D (at that point they’d really gone mainstream).

What I was not expecting upon entering the arena was seeing some skinny, hyperactive dude on stage swinging his head around over and over again, violently whipping his long hair all over the place and belting out tunes with passion and energy. It was a real meth head vibe.

And since this was a month before their debut self-titled album was released, I was unfamiliar with Perry Ferrell or Jane’s Addiction. 🤯

#concerts #PunkRock #AlternativeRock #SoCal #80s

Defiance, 3 months ago to movies

Worrying about the new Repo Man film in development right now. These thing can go horribly wrong.

Reminds me how we dodged a bullet with the attempt to remake Logan's Run a few years ago.

#movies #film #remake #genx

Defiance, 10 months ago to Goth

#OTD August 6, 1979

Bauhaus released their first single, “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” ⚰️

What an amazing first release. Absolutely foundational to the “goth” genre of music. It was the first thing the band recorded together, only six weeks after the band had formed. And it was recorded in a single take too 🤯

I can’t recall where I first heard this, probably in junior high around ‘83, there were a few cool goths in my school, but I do recall being psyched for a song about one of my favorite “monster movie” actors. And Peter Murphy’s voice is unforgettable.

This is now a staple of any good Halloween mix 🎃

#Goth #GothicRock #UK #music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy9h2q_dr9k

Defiance, 16 days ago to random

The #alttext link in the web interface doesn't work for me so I've been trying other free services. Although it takes way too much time for what I'm posting (album covers and discs), I think I'll just keep doing it myself.

This is typical of what I'm finding 👇