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Not speaking for Killface, but I'll chime in with a recommendation. It's Christopher Moore, who is, shall we say, a wacky absurdist. It's funny stuff, written in a light, breezy style. And it's very funny. I read it in chunks over a period of months simply because I didn't have the time to do it all at once. And it

I like Santana for what he did back in the day, if that makes sense, although I do tend to agree with guitar-dude opinions that he simply plays the same minor/penatonic licks over and over. Still, he fashioned his own style, his own band, made his mark and always kept it pretty tasteful.

Ooooooh, that's a good one. Don't see that mentioned anywhere else. The comment below me nailed it. Clapton was, I suppose, the first blues-based rock guitarist to cut through the muck of 60s psychedelia and make a mark with a new kind of sound. There just weren't a lot of screaming guitar solos of that ilk then.

Great comment…I think I stated something similar somewhere in this comment thread, but you put it much better. When I listened to them as a kid it was quite the experience. Now, it's often dull, colored by tinges of nostalgia. Now I really just like to listen to Bonham play.

Ha, I understand! "Scandinavian Skies" is a real fucking headscratcher.

I wish I knew! I'm not sure if the sequel is happening or not…I kind of hope so, but then, shit…why ruin the first one?

That bass. Damn good.

I like that logic! Mine would be "Cargo" by Men at Work. I guess I'll see myself out.

It was certainly nice to have George Martin at the helm to help focus and add those touches. And McCartney's songwriting certainly had more of a spark—reacting to John's solo album really refreshed him.

The Nylon Curtain! I still listen to it…and I hate myself for it.

This is true to a degree, but, of course, the reverse is true, too, which sometimes gets lost in the mix. While McCartney wouldn't say anything to the degree that what Lennon wrote was shit, he would strive to work with him to improve existing things, come up with a contrasting middle eight, and help Lennon keep his

I admit I do like "Symphony." They definitely have their moments, there is no arguing that. And they certainly elevate a Scorsese film!

I did many, many years ago as a wee lad. But I probably wasn't old enough to get it or appreciate it. I've heard others say that Exile is the way to go, so I'll give it another shot!

I just listened to Physical Graffiti on a road trip, and, well—it still rocks like a motherfucker, but it's so goddamned BORING in places. In My Time of Dying lasts for fucking ever, and side 4 is a pathetic waste of time. Zeppelin hits teenage boys between the balls and it was the same with me. I carried it all these

I totally get this one, too, as I've been trying to get in to her. I think she's a dynamic presence and a very interesting musician. I'm in love with "Birth in Reverse" because I think it has a well-stated and direct melody. I think if she stripped away some of the production and other ramshackle bullshit that her

I recognize that Tarantino is a great filmmaker and undeniably cool as fuck. But I think his movies are mostly ugly and boring even with some very cool isolated scenes and performances.

As a huge Elvis fan, I still totally get this. OUR DIFFERENCES CAN UNITE US.

I feel ya, man. I'm so tired of the zombie stuff. The only good zombie thing for me is "Zombieland," which is ridiculously clever and fun.

Great movie, so great. All of Sandler's quirks mixed with the best of PTA's quirks—it really is magic.

The Rolling Stones for me. I appreciate them, what they meant, what they did and everything in between. I love that they were the flip side to what The Beatles offered and that they were very important to the story and the development of music and culture in the 60s.