A shout-out for Sauna Youth's "Distractions", my second-favorite album of the year after To Pimp A Butterfly. Here's the allmusic review:

I'm convinced that line will work forever

The other thing with discovering bands retrospectively is that a discography could be viewed collectively instead of chronologically. I think it makes the quality of the underlying songs matter more, and the "era" or "phase" of the band matter less.

Teti, congratulations! I can empathize with your situation.

Sincere question: did Jazz fans come with him?

I agree - there's always an opportunity for somebody to discover the Beatles for the first time.

Especially with the breadth of songs of the Beatles, you have to try actively to *hate* everything they've done.

That second point is really interesting. Most bands will evolve or soften the edges over time. Additionally, most bands that change course have a smaller audience.

The whole scene with Peggy and Ed was as tense as the gang negotiation scene.

Great perspective, thanks for posting that link

I sincerely miss Onion Sports Dome…that show was ahead of its time.

Great observation. Brian Huskey is rad, and his inclusion in something is a pretty good sign I'll enjoy it. Chris Parnell is in the same class.

Also, Colin Farrell excepted, Mike has more charisma in 5 minutes of screen time than the entire True Detective 2 cast

We've discovered the harsh stoicism of Emily Elizabeth's family in Clifford the Big Red Dog.

I think Rage Against The Machine trumps Red Hot Chili Peppers for rap-rock influence.

You could easily apply the old Lionel Hutz "No, Money Down!" joke to the "Are the Carolina Panthers For Real?" section…

Noel, are you taking Power Hour requests? I'd love to read your take on the New Pornographers catalog whittled down to an hour.

Man, James Brown was the shit…it's impossible to go wrong with an hour of his music.

Teti, you were on fire this week.

I'm always excited for a new Radiohead album. I also have little desire to hear a new arrangement for "Lift" - that song is perfect!