Man, Seger gets a bad rap. His early stuff is gold and his mid-seventies aging rocker stuff is pretty damn great if you just let it be what it is: Elevated bar band rawk with a dose of melancholy to really make you think, man.

Chet!

Buscemi reference!

Sims and I largely agree this week. I sense a disturbance in the Force.

THE Gags Beasley?!?

Those Dallas "socialites" were insufferable. I'm sure it was editing trickery, but Tom's annoyed side looks were fun to watch.

I think Lucinda's Blessed is a nice return to form. Gillian Welch put out an excellent album and were my favorite concert of the year, so I'm always pulling for her.

Once again, the only albums I care about are in the Americana and Folk category.

Seriously, what's up with Paul Williams' mouth?

I vote Gonzo, since he's the last major Muppet to be performed by his original guy.

I have to admit, as soon as that sketch started, I paused the DVR, turned to my wife, and said, "The entire joke of this sketch will be that the audience hates the band."

You said "exacerbate."

Also, I think a review of the headline may be in order. Are we sure he "likes" to engage in this bizarre behavior? I honestly don't think Morrissey *likes* anything.

I will never, ever understand Morrissey fandom. I don't like to say "I don't get it" about things, but I don't get it.

I contend this gentlemen redefines the term "grizzled."

There's an emerging format of 90's/Grunge/Classic Alternative stations cropping up, e.g., Click 98.9 in Seattle, which plays the would've-been MTV hits of today with a massive helping of Pearl Jam/Nirvana era. I imagine that's where much of these square pegs will shake out to.

Agreed. How quaint that "Closer to the Heart" is considered a Lost Classic.

I was hired at my current job on the same day as my colleague who is ten years my junior. During our get-to-know-you time, I asked him what his favorite band is/was.

Same here, and I'm not ashamed to admit it in the least. Thanks, Ad Wizards!

The End of the Rainbow: An Introduction to Richard and Linda Thompson, despite its name, is an excellent, well, introduction to them. It has a harder edge than any Fairport stuff.