Pantera
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Metallica
I knew right away that the arrival of Metallica’s …And Justice for All in my suburban home in June of 1989 was a pivotal moment. I didn’t even wait for my birthday party guests to disperse before sneaking up to my room to listen to it, even though its tone was decidedly at odds with the celebratory atmosphere. It was the darkest thing I’d ever been exposed to, forcing me to contemplate unvarnished truths about… See more →
Can’t overstate what Vinnie Paul’s superhuman drumming meant to me as a teen. His father has now outlived his whole family. So, so sad. RIP.
Links: December 2016
What’s Your Ideal Community? The Answer Is Political
It’s conceivable that people who live in cities come to value more active government. Or they’re more receptive to investing in welfare because they pass the homeless every day. Or they appreciate immigration because their cab rides and lunch depend on immigrants. This argument is partly about the people we’re exposed to in cities (the poor, foreigners), and partly about the logistics of living there.
The suburbs… See more →
A sharp read on Pantera’s penultimate album, though it sidesteps the fact that extreme angst was de rigueur in 1996. pitchfork.com/reviews/albums…
Ten years ago today, we lost Dimebag Darrell. That sucked.
Cowboys from Hell. Vulgar Display of Power. The day is off to a good start.
100 Cassettes