Did Sluggo hack your account?

Nothing pop, as will most likely be the case for the next couple of months.

I know I shouldn't be anymore, but I'm always surprised when an author everybody has read in high school where I come from is more or less unknown somewhere else (and I'm not even from a German speaking country).
You've already mentioned two of the most popular, the Chess Player was usually the entry point, his more or…

That's a bit of a stretch don't you think? I'll have to admit to not having read George Saunders yet, but even if I hadn't found Junot Diaz overhyped, saying that he's one of the most talented writers when there are still more than a few live ones who have written bona fide masterpieces is the kind of hyperbole that…

Great thank you, I live in the UK so hopefully they haven't made the US one the new world-wide standard.
And there is indeed a Primer, I'll look into it in more details.

Thank you.

I was going to write that being directed by James Mangold, there might be something to it; but checking what he's done since Copland, I'm not so sure anymore.

Thanks, I completely forgot it was Wednesday and pretty much missed the whole thing, but wanted to ask around what albums people would recommend, my regular record shop has them all for cheap, and payday is coming soon.

I'm just getting into The Rolling Stones, bought Exile on Main Street last week.

Rolling Stones - Happy
Still Corners - Cuckoo
Syd Barrett - Golden Hair
David Bowie - Because You're Young
Fiona Apple - Every Single Night

That's very exactly what I wanted to complain about, word for word.

Glenfarclas can be very nice and is relatively cheap (I've only had the 10 and 21, both recommended, I found the 21 amazing, but that's relative).
Glenlivet 15 is one of the best value bottles around.
I'll second the Bowmore recommendation for Islay, and will slip in Caol Ila 12.
As I was reminded at the weekend, Johnnie…

New to me more than new. I'm in love with dark dark dark at the moment. I should also see Still Corners again in a few weeks, their records are ok but they are wonderful live.

That sounds nice.

I miss being to listen to music at work, hope the next job will allow it.

Wouldn't part of the reason by that being Canadian, most of the artists would by definition be "alternative"?

I gave it the top spot.

My favourite (record) shop currently has most of Bowie (and the Rolling Stones) for about £5.00 each, I just hope that will last for about another week.

username too long's ranking of David Bowie albums

There is stil plenty of scope for righteous indignation, even more one might argue, have away.