This Top Ten list of albums from 2008 was due yesterday, but I waited until today to post it. Let’s pretend it was a tribute to “Chinese Democracy.” I want to let it go …. but I just can’t.
2008 sure was a fantastic year for music. For context, the mythical griffin, “Chinese Democracy” came out, [...]

Democrats lose presidential elections. It’s what they do best.
So, it only makes sense that, eventually, they would mistake losing for their ultimate goal, since it’s what they achieve best, and would aim to lose. Therefore, winning the election, because that’s the only way to lose when you plan to fail.
Republicans are, of course, losing their [...]

Why do we list?
Is it so that favorites in music are made more neat and orderly within our disorganized mind, so that some day when we are near crippled by Alzheimer’s or dementia, we will still miraculously remember that “No Code” is far and away the best Pearl Jam album? Is it to drive steadfast [...]

Here’s my problem with bubble gum ice cream.
I like to think of myself as a think-for-myselfer. I distrust authority, and I hate all my bosses at work, I dislike both political parties for different reasons, and I’m just never satisfied with either team in the Super Bowl. But, secretly – seriously, don’t you tell anyone [...]

The problem with Top Ten lists is that you can’t know for sure how much music the dude (or dudette) offering the list actually listened to for the year. Sometimes this makes no difference. Like when Rolling Stone or Spin writers put together their best-of lists, after having had every CD made sent to them [...]

Two top-ten album lists have posted in these hallowed halls, and it seems the third corner of the trilogy is missing. Maybe you think I’m lazy. Perhaps you think I just do not care. To the naysayers, I say … don’t stop believing.
I’ll get to the list, just as soon as the year actually ends. [...]

I’m officially designating my dog, Boof, as the official dog of this site. I can do so because of all my bold vision.
Boof and I were walking through the state Capitol grounds no longer than an hour ago, and we are practicing our winter tracking skills. What follows is the imaginary conversation Boof and I [...]

My name is Kelly, and I am Erik’s less-talented brother. I’m also shorter than he is. Fortunately enough for me, Rik is kind enough to venture forth in life then drag me along with, so I can continue to feed my family. Anyway, as you are about to find out, I am not a tremendously [...]