Parsad Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 6 hours ago, whatstheofficerproblem said: Agree with you there, except, Small Town is objectively very bad music and the only reason it is even on the charts is because of the controversy it stirred, and knowing the audience there, I'm of the opinion that Aldean did this on purpose to stay relevant. Rich Men North of Richmond is more like a libertarian/center-right song and I have seen people from both sides of the aisle enjoy it. One side for more or less the anti-control nature of the song and the other, well, because who can't relate to working for 'shit pay'. Don't disagree with you. But who are the "Rich Men North of Richmond"? Basically those above the Mason Dixon line...New Yorkers, Pennsylvania, Washington, etc. What's with the stuff on welfare recipients and their fudge cookies? The poor eat shit, because shit is cheaper than healthy food. Have you seen what a McDonald's hamburger costs or a box of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese...compare those to a bag of salad at the grocery store or a chicken rice bowl at Chipotle. Poor people eat crappy food because crappy food for some damn reason is cheaper than healthy food! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatstheofficerproblem Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, Parsad said: Don't disagree with you. But who are the "Rich Men North of Richmond"? Basically those above the Mason Dixon line...New Yorkers, Pennsylvania, Washington, etc. What's with the stuff on welfare recipients and their fudge cookies? Agreed. I think he was trying to place on emphasis on exploiting welfare, but that isn't really possible without grouping them together and bashing them. That part of the song raised eyebrows for sure, also agree with the food part, when I first came to this country I remember trying to eat healthy, cost me upwards of ~$6/meal minimum and this was peak inflation, eggs were like $20/60eggs, McDonald's Chicken burger was literally 2 for $1.99, guess what, I put on ~60lbs. Slowly losing it now but I get your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkbabang Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 21 minutes ago, Parsad said: Don't disagree with you. But who are the "Rich Men North of Richmond"? Basically those above the Mason Dixon line...New Yorkers, Pennsylvania, Washington, etc. What's with the stuff on welfare recipients and their fudge cookies? The poor eat shit, because shit is cheaper than healthy food. Have you seen what a McDonald's hamburger costs or a box of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese...compare those to a bag of salad at the grocery store or a chicken rice bowl at Chipotle. Poor people eat crappy food because crappy food for some damn reason is cheaper than healthy food! Cheers! We know exactly who he is talking about. There is one major city just north of Richmond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkbabang Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, whatstheofficerproblem said: 28 minutes ago, Parsad said: Don't disagree with you. But who are the "Rich Men North of Richmond"? Basically those above the Mason Dixon line...New Yorkers, Pennsylvania, Washington, etc. What's with the stuff on welfare recipients and their fudge cookies? Agreed. I think he was trying to place on emphasis on exploiting welfare, but that isn't really possible without grouping them together and bashing them. That part of the song raised eyebrows for sure, also agree with the food part, when I first came to this country I remember trying to eat healthy, cost me upwards of ~$6/meal minimum and this was peak inflation, eggs were like $20/60eggs, McDonald's Chicken burger was literally 2 for $1.99, guess what, I put on ~60lbs. Slowly losing it now but I get your point. The 2 of you are missing his point completely. No one cares what anyone eats, it is that we shouldn't be taxed to provide it. If you are 300 lbs you don't need my money to eat, whatever it is you are eating. Go to google type in the word "starvation" then hit images. Almost no one collecting food stamps in the US looks like this. Now type "300 lb woman" and hit images. There are plenty of people on the dole who look like this. Edited August 17, 2023 by rkbabang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsad Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 14 minutes ago, rkbabang said: The 2 of you are missing his point completely. No one cares what anyone eats, it is that we shouldn't be taxed to provide it. If you are 300 lbs you don't need my money to eat, whatever it is you are eating. Go to google type in the word "starvation" then hit images. Almost no one collecting food stamps in the US looks like this. Now type "300 lb woman" and hit images. There are plenty of people on the dole who look like this. By that same token, why am I paying taxes that go to subsidize the education of your kids RK? I don't have kids. Why am I paying to support public schools, colleges, etc. In fact, I don't have cancer, so why am I supporting cancer treatment clinics for your spouse or grandparent? Using that logic means that no one has to give two shits about anyone...not the welfare recipient, nor the coal miner. Who's asking him to work in a coal mine? Go get a real fucking job! That's the sentiment. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkbabang Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Parsad said: By that same token, why am I paying taxes that go to subsidize the education of your kids RK? I don't have kids. Why am I paying to support public schools, colleges, etc. In fact, I don't have cancer, so why am I supporting cancer treatment clinics for your spouse or grandparent? Using that logic means that no one has to give two shits about anyone...not the welfare recipient, nor the coal miner. Who's asking him to work in a coal mine? Go get a real fucking job! That's the sentiment. Cheers! I agree with you 100%. We need an absolute separation of school and state, medicine and state, science and state, etc.... I'm glad you are coming around to my side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkbabang Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Parsad said: Using that logic means that no one has to give two shits about anyone...not the welfare recipient, nor the coal miner. Who's asking him to work in a coal mine? Go get a real fucking job! That's the sentiment. Cheers! I think just the opposite is true. The state pretending to do these things and doing them badly gives everyone a pass to not worry about them. If people knew there were hungry people out there who needed help and didn't think "oh well the government takes care of that sort of thing" they wouldn't be able to just live as they don't give two shits about anyone. You would look for ways to help or at the very least for charities to give to. You would want to know that the organizations you were giving to were doing a good job, because you would have the option of putting your money elsewhere instead. Government is the excuse people use to not give two shits about anyone. "I pay my taxes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CassiusKing1 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Patiently waiting for the new album to come out on the 25th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkbabang Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 On 8/16/2023 at 11:34 PM, whatstheofficerproblem said: I'm a sucker for good song writing and passionate raw vocals. This one was right up my alley. 'Rich Men North of Richmond' Artist Turns Down $8 Million From Stunned Music Execs, Says "Nothing Special About Me" https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/rich-men-north-richmond-artist-turns-down-8-million-stunned-music-execs-says-nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatstheofficerproblem Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, rkbabang said: 'Rich Men North of Richmond' Artist Turns Down $8 Million From Stunned Music Execs, Says "Nothing Special About Me" https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/rich-men-north-richmond-artist-turns-down-8-million-stunned-music-execs-says-nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValueArb Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 My youngest wants me to take her to see a "singer" called Jazmin Bean. I am now officially a crotchety old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkbabang Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, ValueArb said: My youngest wants me to take her to see a "singer" called Jazmin Bean. I am now officially a crotchety old man. They/them seems like an interesting person. Should be quite a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spekulatius Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 31 minutes ago, rkbabang said: They/them seems like an interesting person. Should be quite a show. Hmmm - don't like the music: My guess is that this is this generation Rocky horror picture show. What can I say. This commentator in youtube says it all: @ungreth74 1 year ago Jazmin Bean songs are much like finding a severed head gift wrapped in pink ribbons on your doorstep. You can't be sure if you're supposed to feel horrified or delighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spekulatius Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 Since we are at Indy pop - I like the records from Caroline Polachek. She has an awesome voice, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 This from older generation sounds better? 9 hours ago, Spekulatius said: Hmmm - don't like the music: My guess is that this is this generation Rocky horror picture show. What can I say. This commentator in youtube says it all: @ungreth74 1 year ago Jazmin Bean songs are much like finding a severed head gift wrapped in pink ribbons on your doorstep. You can't be sure if you're supposed to feel horrified or delighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkbabang Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 7 hours ago, UK said: This from older generation sounds better? I think so. A lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatstheofficerproblem Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) Gents, I must admit, when I first saw the title of the song I was thinking "Who the hell goes to Michigan for the winter!?", but the writing and the music convey what the artist was trying to say here in a very beautiful manner, one of the very uniquely written songs I have come across in recent times. Looks like it is time for me to go to Michigan this winter. I'm going to Michigan for the winter 'Tween the dark and the light of the sky and the snow Most people go south for the weather But I just wanna be alone While I'm waiting out your memory Girl, the only place that I'm supposed to be Is sittin' in a chair with a Bible or a beer 'Til my heart don't hurt no more I'm going to Michigan for the winter Edited August 19, 2023 by whatstheofficerproblem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsad Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 On 8/18/2023 at 10:45 AM, rkbabang said: 'Rich Men North of Richmond' Artist Turns Down $8 Million From Stunned Music Execs, Says "Nothing Special About Me" https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/rich-men-north-richmond-artist-turns-down-8-million-stunned-music-execs-says-nothing https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rich-men-north-richmond-singer-215707251.html I stand corrected about his intentions! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwoodman Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 New puppy day in our house. We named him Louis. Obviously started our listening this evening with this one…..indeed it is. Looking forward to laughing off every chewed cable, shoe etc for the next year or so, but a small price to pay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkbabang Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 8/26/2023 at 11:05 PM, Parsad said: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rich-men-north-richmond-singer-215707251.html I stand corrected about his intentions! Cheers! Yeah, this guy’s the real deal. Just singing from his heart. Not a political hack with an agenda. I love how he disses the GOP for trying to co-opt his message and at the same time the D’s for trying to discredit him and twist what he’s saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkbabang Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) On 8/26/2023 at 11:05 PM, Parsad said: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rich-men-north-richmond-singer-215707251.html I stand corrected about his intentions! Cheers! I just heard that Joe Rogan has a new 2 hour interview with him. I haven’t listened to it yet. https://open.spotify.com/episode/68AVuziUVdUJhJZkClegOZ?si=ZnatZFaeTKCigHLZMgBUWA&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk Edited August 30, 2023 by rkbabang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hjorth Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) I would hardly call it "listening to", but by coincidence at some time ago, by conincidence, I some how managed to visit the following YouTube channel : YouTube - Malte Marten. Example : Sunset Meditation | 1 hour handpan music | Malte Marten. Since then, whenever I have been working or writing, reading, I have had this music running in a background tab on the PC, or on the Iphone. Before that first visit, I did not even know of the existence of the handpan as an instrument. -Perhaps this may even be of value to those CoBF members with babies suffering of problems to find rest to go to sleep, hitting the quality of life for the parents, too! Edited August 31, 2023 by John Hjorth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spekulatius Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just bought a ticket for Rhiannon Giddens. $41 is a bargain these days. Fantastic musicians: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsad Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Sun sets on Margaritaville! Goodnight Jimmy! https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/02/entertainment/jimmy-buffett-death/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooDiligence Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 All my old heroes are dropping like flies. I saw Gary Wright with Peter Frampton back in the 70's. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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