😎Mike😎

#dailylisten - 11/07/25
Ice Cube - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted ('90)

He was always my 2nd fav member of N.W.A. so glad to say I really enjoyed this. The Bomb Squad has insane production. Funny to me that ppl throw a fit over Tyler's early lyrics when this album is as acclaimed as it is & rightfully so.

#dailylisten - 11/07/25
Public Enemy - Fear of a Black Planet ('90)

Enjoyed the concept of this album more & lyrically it's definitely better than the previous album, but I think the overall beats are better on It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back. Some really great standout songs tho.

#dailylisten - 11/06/25
Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back ('88)

Plan on filling in the gaps of my hip-hop knowledge outside singles I know. Have always enjoyed their energy off stage, but liked this more than I expected to. Don't think there's a track I didn't like.

#dailylisten - 11/05/25
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez & Damo Suzuki - Please Heat This Eventually ('07)

Always pleasantly surprised when I randomly stumble into a Damo collab. Great 25min jam between these two.

#dailylisten - 11/04/25
Chat Pile & Hayden Pedigo - In the Earth Again ('25)

This is such a departure for Chat Pile, I'm honestly a bit blown away by the beauty found in this. I'm assuming that's where Pedigo is more responsible, but it plays off Chat Pile's grungy darkness in a really soothing way

#dailylisten - 11/03/25
Frank Zappa - Joe's Camouflage ('14)

Decent look behind the scenes as always. I might be done with this series of releases if there even is more, not sure. While it's interesting to see the behind the scenes it doesn't add much to the Zappa mythos for me personally.

Ya I've never understood how you could seek out a tattoo without searching for an artist that fits your style first

#dailylisten - 11/02/25
The Orchestra (For Now) - Plan 76 ('25)

Anticipated this one for quite some time. A decent followup to the debut ep goes in some interesting directions pulling a bit more from post rock at times. Much chiller than the debut, but I think the chaos was what I enjoyed from them

#dailylisten - 11/01/25
Frank Zappa - Little Dots ('16)

"That's where all the trouble began, that smile...that damn smile" ahh album cover. Feel like this era of Zappa is a bit underrepresented in the grand scheme of live releases. It's a shame because the Wazoo era has a lot of great stuff buried.

#dailylisten - 10/31/25
Frank Zappa - Chicago '78 ('16)

Won't say it's the best setlist he's put together, but the show is still good and there's a ton of fantastic solos throughout.

#dailylisten - 10/30/25
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Pogo Rodeo ('25)

I will say while they can sometimes feel a bit samey, it is a sound I really enjoy so I don't ever really mind. Feels like a companion piece to Carpe Diem, Moonman although I think I prefer the tracks on this release more.

I feel like when the majority of the populace wants slop it's really hard as someone trying to make a living not want to give in and just pour it in the trough, but my god for such a pure art form like tattooing it's so damn depressing

#dailylisten - 10/29/25
Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention - Road Tapes Venue #3 ('16)

This entire Road Tapes series has been fantastic. Just more and more great full concerts are getting released. The early 70s Mothers lineup was just having so much fun performing together.

#dailylisten - 10/28/25
Frank Zappa - Dance Me This ('15)

Have always enjoyed his more experimental releases, this one is no different. Last full album he finished before his death, not sure why it took so long to release. It's very interesting.

#dailylisten - 10/27/25
Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention - Roxy By Proxy ('14)

The more I hear releases from this lineup the more I'm convinced there is no better band Zappa put on stage. They play amazing off each other, individually & as a collective they're just all in their prime.

#dailylisten - 10/26/25
Frank Zappa - A Token of His Extreme ('13)

The quintessential live album from Zappa imo. Seeing this version of Inca Roads randomly on YouTube was part of what made me want to dig more into his music after bouncing off a few times. Best lineup, setlist, & insane performances

#dailylisten -10/25/25
Frank Zappa - Road Tapes Venue #2 ('13)

This band continues to be one of the best lineups he put together over the years. Easily my favorite live version of Montana so far, does a really good job of almost surpassing studio. Next to no notes, great show.

I still think the overall AI industry is doomed to fail at large scale, but I think for shit like this we've already lost the war.

#dailylisten - 10/24/25
Frank Zappa - Road Tapes, Venue #1 ('12)

Another great release in the full love series. Might be my favorite King Kong version to date. Transylvania Boogie was also really good. Not the best show, but good energy.

#dailylisten - 10/23/25
Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention - Carnegie Hall ('11)

The early to mid 70s iteration of the Mothers is one of my favorite linups. What it lacks in audio fidelity, it makes up in spades with performances. Great setlist, just fantastic show overall.

We're still dealing with the consequences of Andrew Cuomo's "experience."

I'm still so pissed about duskbloods

Still grinding with Elena, but been getting a bit frustrated with some of her options & getting destroyed nonstop. Have started branching out to see if I like anyone else in SF6, but so far nothing's really clicked. Have always loved Zangief, but trying to play him on leverless has been miserable.

#dailylisten - 10/22/25
Frank Zappa - Feeding the Monkies at Ma Mansion ('10)

Weird little experimental piece, very interesting. Think it could have done with a bit more, will probably seek out the cd bonus tracks at some point.

"Oxford commas are a sign you write with ai" I will find such a unique way to rip out your spine that they'll make a movie about it

#dailylisten - 10/21/25
Frank Zappa - Hammersmith Odeon ('10)

Another great full show release, some really fantastic performances. Muffin Man continues to climb the list of favorite songs from him. That riff just has the secret sauce for closing out a show.

#dailylisten - 10/20/25
Frank Zappa - Greasy Love Songs ('10)

I think the Project/Object series is hot or miss. This one mostly hits, but gets a bit repetitive. I've always liked Ruben and the Jets, so nice to see some alternate takes.