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Due to no one caring including myself, I have decided to end this great experiment that was a blog. Romo's is funnier. Tina's is more practical. Andrew's is about football so therefore must be cooler. I had ideas for more posts (favorite music videos, baseball season), but who cares. I'll leave with these bits of opinion: "Have the Time" by The Slackers and "The Rascal King" by the Mighty

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The other day I was listening to a certain album and thought, "This is really good, more people should be listening to this". I started to think of the albums/bands I'd recommend the most. Then I started thinking of TV shows and movies, so then I decided to form lists. These, for the most part, aren't my favorite things of these categories. In fact, I tried to keep them limited to things that

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While the BBWAA did a good job with the Hall of Fame voting yesterday inducting Alomar and Blyleven, I still feel there are several guys on the ballot who should also be going in. While Edgar Martinez and Fred McGriff unfortunately went down in voting, Barry Larkin, Lee Smith, and Tim Raines had good showings. So one thing I often wonder who currently playing will be future members of the Hall

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Next Wednesday, the 5th, is the announcement for the 2011 class for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Last year I did some speculation about how I thought the vote would go, and I was pretty far off. My outlook at the Hall has changed pretty greatly since last year, so I wont bother linking my old thoughts. This year I'll once again talk about how I think the vote will go. I'll speculate how I think

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-73054738834650595542010-12-22T15:03:00.002-05:002010-12-22T15:54:49.992-05:00

2010 might have been the best year for new music, but it was good none the less. My iTunes playlist for 2010 is made of 353 songs, all added since last Christmas.Once again "of 2010" means it was released in 2010, while "new" just means added to my iTunes since last Christmas. Here it goes:Best New Artist: Dan. P (of MU330)Runner up: Toh KayThese were the only two artists who were added to my

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It has been a good year for music for me, especially with this. I counted down my 100 favorite songs and 75 favorite bands (too lazy to link). I've seen many of my favorite bands live this year, and seen some interesting new ones too. As I did last year, I have kept track of all the songs new to my iTunes in 2010. And by 2010 I mean since Christmas of 2009 because that's when I get most of my

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-57017083942383757482010-12-12T15:01:00.002-05:002010-12-12T15:29:35.075-05:00

As I sit here not studying for Footdick and instead watch "30 Rock" online, I suppose I should address the show as I did not with my other TV posts. I very much enjoy "30 Rock". Three months ago, I did not. I tried to watch some "30 Rock" in like season 2, and I was just not enjoying it. It was billed as the next "Arrested Development", which to me is like saying Fall Out Boy are the next Beatles

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-86119355737939899492010-11-20T19:37:00.002-05:002010-11-20T19:57:03.193-05:00

Last night's show I went to was very good. First up was Koo Koo Kangaroo, who kinda stunk and didn't really play music so I won't really talk about them. Next up were Suburban Legends, a band I saw 5 times in 07-08 and hadn't seen since. SL really steered away from a ska sound in favor of more disco-dance oriented music with their last 2 albums but it seemed they were back. The songs I didn't

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-32479018104385904252010-11-18T19:31:00.003-05:002010-11-18T19:54:43.981-05:00

The awards so far haven't been too upsetting, but I still need to weigh in on some of the results.Silver Sluggers are all fine. AL Gold GlovesC: Joe Mauer1b: Mark Teixeira2b: Robinson Cano3b: Evan LongoriaSS: Derek Jeter-OK, as a Yankee fan even I know this was stupid. He is awful at defense, but his fielding % was so high cause he doesn't make errors on balls he doesn't get to, and late throws

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-42039604142704962922010-11-07T21:23:00.002-05:002010-11-07T21:57:37.923-05:00

It's been a while since I did a post on my favorite TV shows (or any post for that matter), and I know I said I was going to do one for all of my favorite past and present shows, but that won't be happening. To resume I'm going to do a post about my favorite TV show of all time, "Arrested Development".Now I wasn't sure if the readers of this (believe it or not, I have found out people do read

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-49492203550831664542010-10-26T23:47:00.002-04:002010-10-27T00:01:43.925-04:00

Now you're probably thinking, "Gee Brian, the Yankees lose a series and you take your sweet time posting about it? Don't the Rangers deserve some praise? You're just bitter". If you are thinking that, you are correct. I am bitter. I'm miserable. The Yankees we're HORRIBLE that whole series and I didn't want to talk about it. Kudos to the Rangers, enjoy your rings (more on that below).

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-6487233786296116212010-10-22T19:07:00.002-04:002010-10-22T19:08:28.603-04:00

No time for this, Yanks did what they need to. That made me happy

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-88641719896257543922010-10-20T15:59:00.001-04:002010-10-20T16:00:27.710-04:00

This damn team doesn't deserve to win shit. Thank God Cano, Jeter, and Gardner are getting on base at least.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-50263068227773609602010-10-19T12:51:00.002-04:002010-10-19T12:55:31.840-04:00

Thank god the image uploading is down on this site because yesterday's game was brutal. I will say Pettitte pitched one of the best games of his career to waste, and I know Lee is good, but yesterday was just pathetic. Here are the "Bucks"YankeesAndrew Eugene Pettitte: 4 Bucks. Yes he got the loss so normally I'd give him three, but he was the ONLY bright light for the Yankees yesterday and

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Crappy game from the Yankee's fan perspective. Lee-Pettitte should be good tomorrow. Here are the BucksYankeesRobinson Cano At least one Yankee was showing life at the plate. Yankees Bullpen Joba, Robertson, Logan, Mitre....5 innings, 2 hitsPhil HughesJust the complete opposite of his ALDS outingRangersRangers Bullpen 3 and a third, one hit, huge improvementColby Lewis First time facing the

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Wow. What a come back. One of the best innings I've seen the Yankees put up since 8th inning, Game 7 2003 ALCS. But that game is done, now it's time to focus on game 2 later today.New face time awards, going with a Baltimore theme. A manager who turned the Yankees around in the early 90's and the Rangers around in the late 90's.YankeesYankees Bullpen Joba, Mosley, Wood, Mo....5 scoreless

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-64896437398670954582010-10-15T11:35:00.002-04:002010-10-15T11:53:37.155-04:00

Yankees-Rangers start tonight, here's my breakdown. Catcher: Jorge Posada vs. Bengie Molina, Advantage: Yankees. Molina had a good DS series and is valuable, but I'll take Posada's bat in any series. First Base: Mark Teixeira vs. Mitch Moreland, Advantage: Yankees. Not really too close. Second Base: Robinson Cano vs. Ian Kinsler, Advantage: Yankees. Probably one of the closer match ups

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-55379584953549142862010-10-12T23:18:00.002-04:002010-10-12T23:34:48.852-04:00

Championship Series are set, I'll do my best to talk about the NLCS here between the San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia PhilliesCatcher: Buster Posey vs. Carlos Ruiz, Advantage: Even. Both aren't bad, I like the spark from Posey and the experience from Ruiz. Call it even. First Base: Aubrey Huff vs. Ryan Howard, Advantage: Phillies. Huff is the lone star in SF's line up, Howard is

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-19823635273791773122010-10-11T19:58:00.007-04:002010-10-11T20:12:36.611-04:00

I've been super busy the past couple days so I haven't had the time to do this recap. Pretty busy now, so it'll stay short. Nice to see a relaxing series win, hoping the Yanks get to have the same thing happen next series. Here are the last Roy's:TwinsOrland Hudson At least someone on the Twins was able to drive in a runDenard Span Two hits, deserves some mentionBrian DuensingSee you next

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Overall that was a great game by the Yankees. Never panicked, got ahead, took advantage of umpire mistakes as well as ones by the Twins, and the pitching was just absolutely phenomenal. Worst part about the game was that it makes the team seem invincible and Pettitte can still struggle at any time, but I gotta hope he keeps pitching like this.Now for the Roy'sYankeesAndy Pettitte This is just

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-54626745039782729172010-10-07T11:20:00.008-04:002010-10-07T11:42:20.351-04:00

Bringing back the Yankee playoff game recaps. Game one was frustrating to say the least, but a win is a win. The Golson catch was what it was, but it didn't turn into anything so I can't dwell on it too much. Nice to see the Yanks take a lead when they were down, and glad they're off to a winning start in the series.I'm once again going to be doing the head awards for the game. Four is the best

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-30269798446335583372010-10-05T20:43:00.002-04:002010-10-05T21:01:53.622-04:00

As I depress myself watching "30 for 30: 4 Nights in October", why not make it worse and preview the Yankees and TwinsCatcher: Jorge Posada vs. Joe Mauer. Advantage: Twins. Both guys had injured years, but the reigning MVP is younger, a better hitter (minus power) and better fielder. First Base: Mark Teixeira vs. Mike Cuddyer. Advantage: Yankees. Mike Cuddyer is one of my favorite

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-13799286362586641532010-10-04T15:37:00.003-04:002010-10-04T15:55:57.922-04:00

Catcher: Bengie Molina vs. John Jaso. Advantage: Rangers. I was originally going to say that Jaso has the advantage but the Rays like to run, and Molina can stop the running game. First Base: Jorge Cantu/Mitch Moreland vs. Carlos Pena. Advantage: Rays. Pena had a pretty terrible year but the Rangers don't provide much more. Second Base: Ian Kinsler vs. Sean Rodriguez/Ried Brignac.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-50735556679935824332010-10-03T21:27:00.002-04:002010-10-03T22:03:10.560-04:00

Back to baseball! It's finally time for the playoffs so I'm going to do at a glance how each team matches up/predictions. I'll group both NL teams in this one post because I know less about them. Cincinnati vs PhillyCatcher: Ramon Hernandez vs. Carlos Ruiz. Advantage: Even. What a boring star to this! They're both average hitters with little power. Defensively, maybe Ruiz but in this case

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-62237183796482827662010-09-30T23:03:00.002-04:002010-09-30T23:10:30.286-04:00

Forgot "Futurama" is back, just finished its return season. Brief Plot Synopsis: 1999 pizza delivery boy is unfrozen after 1000 years. Good Episode for Beginner: Really any episode is good, it doesn't take much to get used to it. Favorite Episode: "The Farnsworth Parabox""Futurama" was great, FOX cancelled it, it got popular and now it's back on Comedy Central. This comeback season was kind of

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-14696529404760370392010-09-29T21:44:00.002-04:002010-09-29T21:55:30.520-04:00

Real quick post about the Gaslight Anthem show I went to last night at Rams Head Live...Show was a lot of fun. Crowd was good, nothing really to complain about the set list minus only a few "Sink or Swim" songs. Here's the set list from what I remember in no order: American SlangStay LuckyBring It OnDiamond Church Street ChoirQueen of Lower ChelseaBoxerBlue Jeans & White T-ShirtsBoomboxes and

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-81760412658338028662010-09-28T16:33:00.003-04:002010-09-28T16:46:32.879-04:00

Last of the current shows is by no coincidence the best show on TV right now (in my opinion), "Breaking Bad". It should be back in the Summer on Sunday night's on AMC.Brief Ploy Synopsis: High school chemistry teacher is diagnosed with cancer and becomes a meth cook.Good Episode for Beginner: "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (Season 1, Episode 7)Favorite Episode: "One Minute" (Season 3, Episode 7)The

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-22590268070965415832010-09-27T22:45:00.002-04:002010-09-27T23:00:25.357-04:00

Getting into my two favorite shows on TV now starting with "Parks and Recreation". It is on Thursdays on NBC and will be back as soon as "Outsourced" is cancelled. "Parks and Rec" was the funniest show on TV last year. You should watch it.Brief Plot Synopsis: Indiana city Deputy Parks Director and her over enthusiasm for her job where she works with the funniest co-works since "The Office".Good

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-65446202259473307312010-09-26T20:13:00.003-04:002010-09-26T20:26:13.204-04:00

I've covered all the shows that are currently on the air so now I'll get into the "current" shows that are one some form of a hiatus. First up is "Psych" which usually airs on USA at 9 on WednesdaysBrief Plot Synopsis: Guy convinces the Santa Barbra Police Department that he is a psychic but he is in fact just hyper perceptive. "The Mentalist" has the same plot 2 years laterGood Episodes for

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-83564412242653630642010-09-25T12:08:00.002-04:002010-09-25T12:19:16.765-04:00

Thursdays are busy, especially with the moving of "The Big Bang Theory" to 8pm on CBS. So two days later here is what I have to say about the #1 comedy on TV.Brief Plot Synopsis: Two nerdy scientists live across the hall from a hot girl.Good Episode for Beginner: "The Luminous Fish Effect" (Season 1, Episode 4)Favorite Episode: "The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary" (Season 3, Episode 5)"The Big

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"The Office" started up season 7 last night at 9 on NBC.Brief Plot Synopsis: Mocumentary about a Scranton, PA, based paper company and the characters who make it up.Best Episode for Beginner: "Health Care" (Season 1, Episode 3)Favorite Episode: "Conflict Resolution" (Season 2, Episode 21)"The Office" used to be my one of my favorite shows. Then season 6 happened. It wasn't terrible, but it was

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-76030153069863210982010-09-23T19:21:00.002-04:002010-09-23T19:29:23.842-04:00

Starting up at 8 is "Community", the best new show of last year in my mind. I begins its new season at 8 NBC.Brief Plot Synopsis: Former lawyer must go back to a Community College in order to gain his legitimate undergraduate degree.Best Episode of Beginners: "Spanish 101" (Season 1, Episode 2)Favorite Episode: "Modern Warfare" (Season 1, Episode 23)"Community" is ridiculous in every sense. But

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-32275263703578799942010-09-22T20:01:00.002-04:002010-09-22T20:11:53.875-04:00

Premiering tonight is ABC's "Modern Family", the Emmy winner for Best Comedy. It starts tonight at 9pm.Brief Plot Synopsis: Mocumentary that follows three related families: Gay Couple, Patriarch and his younger Latin wife and son, and traditional family of 5.Favorite Episodes/Good Beginner Episodes (All Season One): "Pilot" (Episode 1), "Coal Digger" (E5), "Fizbo" (E9)I was very pleased with "

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-64625575522485979362010-09-21T23:39:00.002-04:002010-09-21T23:48:29.043-04:00

First of the 2 Wednesday ABC shows I watch is "The Middle". It starts up again tomorrow night at 8:30.Brief Plot Overview: Mother of a lower-middle class family deals with her life and family.Favorite Episode/Good Beginner Episode: Block Party (Season 1, Episode 5)"The Middle" is not an amazing show. I'm not pretending it is. But it is good. It is certainly funny. Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn

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Nothing I'm watching tomorrow so I'll go with a show that aired last night, AMC's "Mad Men"Brief Plot Synopsis: Follows the star of a 1960's ad agency with both his professional and personal life. Good Episode for Beginners: "The Wheel" (Season 1, episode 13)Favorite Episode: "Shut the Door. Have a Seat" (Season 3, episode 13)Mad Men has won best drama each of its first 3 seasons. It is damn

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-91947094994846145562010-09-19T17:33:00.003-04:002010-09-19T23:40:00.467-04:00

Keeping up with my favorite TV shows. The season premier is Monday at 8 pm on CBS.Brief Plot Synopsis: The title of the show is pretty much the plot. We follow Ted Mosby and his 4 best friends from 2005 on his search for his future wife (or at least mother of the kids he is talking to).Episodes for Beginners: "The Slutty Pumpkin" (Season 1, episode 6), "The Pineapple Incident" (Season 1, episode

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-21341950788257485042010-09-18T15:51:00.003-04:002010-09-18T16:14:49.917-04:00

After exhausting pretty much all possibly music posts I figure I'll go into one of my other favorite hobbies: TV shows. So in honor of the new TV season starting on Monday, why not talk about my favorite shows past and present. For the best TV analysis, read the very good Alan Sepinwall of Hitfix.com here: http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching. His old blog is linked on the side of my

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-56754286289567321482010-09-08T17:00:00.004-04:002010-09-08T17:39:51.874-04:00

So you were born and that was a good day. Some day you'll die and that is a shame. But somewhere in the between was the life in which we all dream, and nothing and no one can ever take that away.At number one to little surprise is Streetlight Manifesto. They have already been mentioned on this with their connections with BOTAR and Catch 22. Wiki Says: Streetlight Manifesto is an American ska

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While this list has been very fun to do, it wasn't necessarily easy. As I said way back in the first post or so I wasn't really able to do 100 artists I truly like. 75 was also not too easy for the higher numbered posts because many of those bands I listen to like 5 songs. Still, there were many bands that did make this list that either I do enjoy a lot or would very much like to get into more.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-7594492724580268192010-09-06T17:57:00.004-04:002010-09-06T19:41:08.087-04:00

And dinner today sure costs a lot when 28 bucks is all you gotAt number two is Big D & the Kids table. A nice lengthy post will follow. Wiki Says: Big D and the Kids Table is a third wave ska band formed in October 1995 in Allston, Massachusetts when its members converged in college. Their first release was on their own Fork In Hand Records label, but have since teamed with Springman Records and

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00441738333396683390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837006301445123943.post-26101580332122054832010-09-05T16:53:00.004-04:002010-09-05T18:32:36.397-04:00

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?!?! WHAT ARE THESE NOISES?!?!?!?!Next are the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, the bad boys of plaid.Wiki Says: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are an American third wave ska band from Cambridge, Massachusetts.Formed in 1983, the Bosstones are often credited with the creation of the ska-core genre, a form of music that mixes elements of third wave ska and hardcore punk. The band released

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Because you can't see your cage doesn't mean that you are freeAt number four are the Rx Bandits. Are you ready for some football?Wiki Says: Rx Bandits is a four-piece band based in Seal Beach, California. The band formed in 1995 in Orange County, California. They have appeared on the Vans Warped Tour, at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and at The

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Simply because you can breath doesn't mean you're alive or that you really livedKicking off the top 5 is Rise Against. This will feature Romo's last official shout out. Wiki Says: Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Zach Blair (lead guitar, backing vocals), Joe Principe (bass

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My American dream is to have it a little bit better than my parents ever had itNext is Less Than Jake, who were for a while back in high school my #1 favorite. Wiki Says: Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a

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Ain't got no reason to be so bad except that I'm poor, untalented, and uglyNext is Reel Big Fish. Loyola has twice failed at booking them. Wiki Says: Reel Big Fish is an American ska punk band from Huntington Beach, California, best known for the 1997 hit "Sell Out". The band gained mainstream recognition in the mid-to-late 1990s, during the third wave of ska with the release of the album Turn

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Cause if I wasn't a fat kid in high school I would have never listened to punk rockNext up is Bomb the Music Industry! All their music is free here: http://www.quoteunquoterecords.com/albums.htmWiki Says: Bomb the Music Industry! (commonly abbreviated as BTMI!) is a musical collective originally from Baldwin, Nassau County, New York. They write, produce, record, and distribute all of their music

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I need more soul with my music. I got to have reggae, reggae music.Single digits kick off with The Aggrolites, who in a short time have become one of the most respected bands in the reggae scene.Wiki Says: The Aggrolites are an amalgamation of two previous Los Angeles reggae and ska bands, the Vessels and the Rhythm Doctors. They formed in 2002 as a live backing band for reggae icon Derrick

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Career opportunities, the ones that never knock"And then I heard it like a shot through my skull to my brain. I felt my finger tips tingle and it started to rain"-The Gaslight AnthemStarting off the top ten are The Clash. The top ten will have 20 favorite songsWiki Says: The Clash were an English punk band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk rock. Along with punk,

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But I used to wait at the diner a million nights without her, praying she won't cancel again tonightJust shy of the top 10 is The Gaslight Anthem. Listen to them. Wiki Says: The Gaslight Anthem are an American folk punk band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, consisting of Brian Fallon (lead vocals, guitar), Alex Rosamilia (guitar, backing vocals), Alex Levine (bass guitar, backing vocals) and

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From the convent to the rectory and over the the sacristy. I'm a Goddamn travesty and that's just my luckNext are the Dropkick Murphys. They were the first band I saw after I first came to LoyolaWiki Says: Dropkick Murphys are an Irish American Celtic punk/hardcore punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts. First playing together in the basement of a friend's barbershop, they blended traditional

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If Simple Plan step up we gonna crush them niggas. Good Charlotte step up we gonna crush them niggas.Lucky #13 is Whole Wheat Bread. They are friends with Lil' Jon which is pretty coolWiki Says: Whole Wheat Bread is a punk band from Jacksonville, Florida. They formed in 2003 and have so far released two albums and one EP, under the Orlando based record label Fighting Records...The rearranged

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It's quiet down in Boston, and that's a rarity these daysNext up are Westbound Train. I took pictures of them for one of my photo projects last yearWiki Says: Westbound Train is a ska band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2001. Their name originates from the Dennis Brown hit song by the same name.Westbound Train released their first album, Searching for A Melody, in 2003. The band

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I want to get to know you in the present tense. I want to get to know you in the biblical senseKicking off the top 15 are The Pietasters. The following 5 bands will have 15 favorite songs.Wiki Says: The Pietasters are a seven-piece ska/soul band hailing from Washington, D.C., with additional members from Maryland and Virginia...In 1990, a group of friends were attending college at Virginia Tech

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...And The Flatliners and Teenage Bottle Rocket. It was a great show. Quick rundown of set lists and thoughts...The Flatliners opened and were good as always. It was my first time seeing them since the release of their album earlier this year. Set list in no order aside from the order they show up on my iTunes so I guess it's be album: The Calming CollectionBleedFilthy HabitsFred's Got Slacks

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So on my earlier post that I'm too lazy to link, I forgot two of my favorite (probably top 5 of the list) fictional bands so here they are.Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem (The Muppet Show)Wiki Says: Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem is the name of a Muppet rock band of the The Muppet Show. Following The Muppet Show, they appeared in various Muppet movies and television specials, and have also

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Every day is Sunday when you're unemployedJust shy of the top 15 are The Slackers, who played the last show ever at the Bloomfield Ave Cafe and Stage in Montclair, New JerseyWiki Says:The Slackers are a New York City band, formed in Brooklyn in 1991. The band's sound is a mix of ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, soul, garage rock, and jazz. The Slackers' notability is credited to their prolific

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Cause we're strong, they are rude, rude people."Damn I was surprised when I heard 'punk rock changed our lives'"-Bargain MusicNext up is Sublime, the punk/ska/reggae band that was tragically never able to see their full recognitionWiki Says: Sublime was an American reggae fusion band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1988. The band's line-up, unchanged until their breakup, consisted of

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Said it before and I'll say it again, things were better off just dating Miss MichiganAt 18 are Mustard Plug. A poster for their album "Yellow #5" can be seen in Ted's bedroom in an episode of "How I Met Your Mother"Wiki Says: Mustard Plug is a ska band from Grand Rapids, Michigan.Formed in 1991, the band's original members were Dave Kirchgessner, Mike McKendrick, Colin Clive, and Anthony Vilchez

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I can still see my name up in the marquee lightsFirst entry in the teens is Left Alone, and I wore one of their shirts to the gym earlier todayWiki Says: Left Alone is a punk rock band from Wilmington, California. They were formed in May 1996 by lead vocalist and guitarist Elvis Cortez. Cortez formed his own label, Smelvis Records, to release Left Alone's records, and has since expanded the

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Drinking for 11, that's just what I do. When I'm not with you my heart goes to bedKicking off the top 20 are the Mad Caddies, who for some reason hate touring on the East CoastWiki Says: The Mad Caddies (or the Caddies) are a third wave ska band from Solvang, California. The band formed in 1995 and has released five full-length albums, one live album, and two EP's. The Mad Caddies sound has

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Drinking whiskey like it was AquafinaAt 21 are the Hub City Stompers, named for the nickname of East Brunswick, New JerseyWiki Says: Hub City Stompers are a ska/reggae/Oi! band based out of New Brunswick, NJ, formed in summer of 2002. The band has included former members of bands such as Foil, Proffesor Plum, Inspecter 7, The Schematics, Bomb Town, and other New York City and New Jersey bands.

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So we're done and in the end it wasn't all real fun. You were the one who ended up not being the oneNext up are the Arrogant Sons of Bitches, who will be getting a big mention in the top 10 (spoiler below!!!!)Wiki Says: The Arrogant Sons of Bitches (commonly abbreviated as ASOB) was a 6-piece ska punk band from Long Island and Baldwin, New York. The band was known for its strong DIY punk roots,

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I want to be strange. Why would I want to be like you?Next up are The Planet Smashers, and I'll be honest I'm too tired to come up with anything here for the introWiki Says: The Planet Smashers are a ska punk band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Since their formation in 1994, they have been a staple of the Montreal music scene. During the third wave of ska, they quickly rose to national, and

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There are some sad things known to man, but not too much sadder than the tears of a clown when there's no one aroundAfter another day off the countdown returns with The English Beat, or as they're known across the pond, The BeatWiki Says: The Beat (known in North America as The English Beat) are a 2 Tone ska revival band founded in England in 1978.[1] Their songs fuse ska, pop, soul, reggae and

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This is a promise, no, this is a threat. As long as we're alive then punk's not deadAt the 25 mark is Against All Authority, who if you take that quote literally....punk is deadWiki Says: Against All Authority (often abbreviated -AAA-) is an American punk band, formed in Florida in 1992. Playing in the ska punk style, their business practice follows a stringent DIY ethic.Discovery: Destroy What

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God I want to be a man but I don't want to die with a rifle in my hands. And as the planes blacken the sky it sounds like Heaven is falling."I bought 'Suffer' then I bought a thesaurus"-NOFXNext up is Bad Religion, probably the most respected band in all of punk rockWiki Says: Bad Religion is an American punk rock band founded in Southern California in 1979 by Jay Bentley (bass), Greg Graffin (

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Just because I don't look like you or act like doesn't make me any better or worseNext up is the first "major player" in my mind, The Suicide MachinesWiki Says: The Suicide Machines were an American punk rock band formed in March 1991 in Detroit, Michigan and disbanded in May of 2006. During the course of their career the band released six full-length albums on the labels Hollywood Records and

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If you really loved me, let me eat your brainsUp next are The Flaming Tsunamis, who announced their break up and final album back in 2008, but have still yet to do either of those itemsMyspace says: The Flaming Tsunamis were the youthful leaders of a local ska-punk revival that rose when the corpse of the regional ska scene was hardly cold. But in just a few short years, they’ve grown, and so has

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Monday hot dog, Tuesday tacos, Wednesday hamburgers and chocolate milk, Thursday sloppy Joe's with burritos in a bag. Friday was pizza day, the best day of the week!Next up are The Aquabats!, who are awesome for two reasons in addition to their music. 1) Travis Barker got his start with them (before he was stolen by Blink) as "The Baron Von Tito" (pictured below) and 2) Lead singer Christian

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I believe in miracles. I believe in a better place for me and you"Gabba gabba hey, punk is here to stay! Hey ho fucking let's go, they're sniffing glue all day"-The Casualties "The Ramones? They only play like three chords" "So I'll learn one more"-Freaks and GeeksRounding out the 30's are The Ramones. No introduction necessaryWiki Says: The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in

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A final word, it's not a call to action. We ain't no sect, no this ain't no fucking faction"Started in 87, ended in 89. Got a garage or an amp we'll play any time. Just the four of us, yeah the core of us. Too much attention unavoidable destroyed us" -RancidNext is Operation Ivy, who were good enough to be top 10 on this list if they were around for more than one album. Wiki Says: Operation Ivy

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So what's it gonna be? Are you real to me? Or are you non-dairy creamer?Continuing along is Third Eye Blind, who if this was done when I was in 8th grade would be right next to Linkin Park at the topWiki Says: Third Eye Blind (sometimes abbreviated 3eb) is an American alternative rock band formed in the early 1990s in San Francisco. The band's current line-up is Stephan Jenkins (vocals, guitar),

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We want our fight we want our thugs, we want our burns we want our drugs. Where is the violent apathy? This fucking record's rated GNext up is NOFX, the masters and jesters of punk rockWiki says: NOFX is an American punk rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1983 in Los Angeles. The band was formed by vocalist and bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin

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Rude boys don't cry, we realize. Dry your wet eyes, cause rude boys don't cryBack to back Canadians with Bedouin Soundclash, who will probably have at least 5 videos I post since I won't be able to narrow them down to favorites. Wiki Says: Bedouin Soundclash is a Canadian band currently based in Toronto. Their sound can be described as reggae...The band's current lineup consists of vocalist and

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What do you do when doing what you love gets you no where Taking a break from studying to return to this countdown with number 35, Canada's own Flatliners.Wiki Says: The Flatliners are a punk rock band from Richmond Hill and Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Since their formation in 2002, The Flatliners have been a growing influence in the Toronto punk/ska scene as well as other areas of the Greater

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Now a little bit past the halfway point so I figured I'd give a little salute to my favorite fictional bands from various TV shows. They're in no order, but still all great to check out.Duke Silver (Parks and Recreation)Duke Silver is the stage name of Rob fucking Swanson. He was born ready. Mouse Rat (Parks and Recreation) Mouse Rat has gone over many changes over the years. The most obvious of

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Ivan, Johnny, Ian, everybody come along cause our nations need to hear us, time to sing a new war songNext up are Fishbone, who after 40 years still put on bad ass showsWiki Says: Fishbone is an American alternative rock band that plays a fusion of ska, punk rock, funk metal and more. The band was formed in 1979 in Los Angeles by John Norwood Fisher (bass, vocals), with his brother Phillip "Fish

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Guns are indiscriminateNext up are the Street Dogs, up and coming stars on Hellcat RecordsWiki Says: Street Dogs are a punk rock band originally from Boston, Massachusetts. The band's current line-up includes Mike McColgan, former lead singer of Dropkick Murphys, Johnny Rioux, Marcus Hollar, Tobe Bean III and Paul Rucker. Discovery: Savin Hill (2003)Back to the World (2005)Fading American Dream (

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Darth Vader, he's the manContinuing along with The Taj Motel Trio, who list under 'Former Members' "Too many to name"Wiki Says: The Taj Motel Trio is a ska-punk band from Habersham County, Georgia. The band formed in 1997 and has released three full-length albums, and one EP. They have performed alongside Streetlight Manifesto, The OC Supertones, The Pietasters, Mustard Plug, Big D and the Kids

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It opens like the cover of an old Bible...And out come the wolvesThe first band to start with an Al is Rancid, the punk legendsWiki Says: Rancid is an American punk rock band from Albany, California, formed in 1991. Founded by Matt Freeman and Tim Armstrong, both of whom previously played in ska punk group Operation Ivy, the band is credited along with The Offspring and Green Day with helping to

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It's awfully cold for an April nightNext up we have The Miasmics, the primary reason ska had popularity in Verona which would one day result in my taste in music. Myspace says: The Miasmics were a 6(sometimes 7,) piece band from northern NJ. They play an eclectic mix of ska, rock, funk & reggae that continues to win over fans of all ages, while strong musicianship and an 8-year history of

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We're on the road see, we're not on MTV. And when we get there we won't shave our heads of be fags like CreedContinuing along, Pepper comes in at 41. I went to go see them in Virginia on Friday. We didn't get their until well after their set was over. It was a bit of a disappointment. Wiki Says: Pepper is a rock band originally from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. They play a mix of reggae, dub and rock..

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Well listen, Buster! You better start to move your feet to the rockinest, rocksteady beat of Madness. ONE STEP BEYOND!Next up are Madness, the most successful of the British 2-tone ska bands of the 70's and 80's. Wiki Says: Madness are a British pop/ska band from Camden Town, London, which formed in 1976. In 2009, the band have continued to perform with their most recognised lineup of seven

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When the paper's crumpled up it can't be perfect againBack from the All Star Break with Linkin Park, who would easily be number one if this was done 8 years ago. Wiki Says: Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum

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Couple day break from the music countdown due to a final/paper this week and the All Star Game.Back in April, I made my pre-season predictions for both The American League and The National League. Well it is now the All Star Break and time to see how I've compared.Brian Actual1. Yankees Yankees2. Red Socks Rays3. Rays Red Socks4. Orioloes Blue Jays5. Blue Jays Orioles1. White Sox White Sox2.

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I see their lips move, but all I hear is shitAt 44 is Goldfinger, who were forever banned from Late Night With Conan O'Brien after flipping him over their shoulders following an in-studio performanceWiki says: Goldfinger is a Los Angeles pop punk/ska punk band that formed in 1994...Since the band began, Feldmann has become a vegan and animal rights supporter, as can be seen briefly in the music

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I can't see a peaceful face for miles. All my friends are gone, and I think I'm ready to go homeNext up are Fatter Than Albert, who I only started listening to last summer but they have impressed me that much. No Wikipedia PageMyspace says: This six-piece ska powerhouse started building its empire in high school. Now twenty-somethings, the crew (West Bank born and raised), grew up with a steady

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Til I met you girl I was just waiting to get oldNext up are The Toasters, who have had so many members in nearly 30 years that only one of the guys pictured above are still in the band.Wiki Says: The Toasters was one of the first American bands in the third wave of ska, and may be the longest active ska band in the United States, although singer Robert Hingley is the only original member still

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Look around, check out me, the greatest pimp from New JerseyAfter a day off the countdown continues with The Superspecs, straight out of Bergen County, New JerseyWiki Says: no entryMyspace says: Straight outta Jersey, The Specs are a six-piece flamethrower of rock energy. With the urgency and attitude of punk, the melodic sensibilities of pop, and enough rock riffs to rock your face clean off,

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You wanna catch a peek but they look at you like you're such a freakNext up is No Doubt. You wouldn't be surprised I like them if you heard their first three albums. Wiki Says: No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album, No Doubt (1992), failed to make waves. The band's diamond-certified album Tragic Kingdom helped to launch

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Well I've woken up in too many beds with girls I didn't knowJust cracking the top 50 are the Long Beach Dub Allstars who came along following the end of SublimeWiki Says: The Long Beach Dub Allstars were a dub reggae/ska/rock band formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2002.Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh met in childhood (in 1979) and later started their first garage punk band, consisting of drums, bass and

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I'm not old school but I still wear my Chucks1/3 into the countdown we get to I Voted For Kodos, who I got into an online dispute with. Oh, and I'm going to start to take parts from Wikipedia to make them better for thisWiki Says: I Voted for Kodos (often abbreviated IV4K) was a ska punk and pop punk band, signed to Snapdragon Records.Their name comes from an episode of The Simpsons, "Treehouse

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And once again we're off to war, but I can't agree with what we're fighting forAt 51 are Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution, who was at the time of their EP a Catch 22 side project but now are a Streetlight Manifesto side project. Wiki Says: Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution, or BOTAR, is a musical collective of a varying and undefinable genre which includes influences from ska, punk, classical

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I'm proud and ashamed, every fourth of July Number 52 are the Descendents, who feature the smartest man in all of punk rockWiki Says: The Descendents is an American punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California.Thanks Wikipedia. I'll add in that lead singer Milo Aukerman has a Ph. D in biochemistry, and that the band is 3/4 of the members of ALL, who formed during their hiatus without

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Here's to you, to me, to usYou hate me so much then stop singing my songs -Streetlight ManifestoNext up are New Jersey's own Summer of Ska sensation, Catch 22. I lied, they have three original members, but have gone through several different lead singers. Wiki Says: Catch 22 is an American ska punk[1] band from East Brunswick, New Jersey. The band was formed by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter

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Well I got my bottled water and my nachos, they came in at under 20 bucksNext up are the Lawrence Arms, who are one of the few bands to ever be banned from the Warped TourWiki Says:The Lawrence Arms are an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999 and currently recording for Fat Wreck Chords. They have released five full-length albums and toured extensively. Their music and

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Please do not reveal the endingNumber 55 are A Billion Ernies, who you can download for free a lot of there music here.Wiki Says: nothing as they do not have an entry. However...Myspace says: Guten Tag! We are A Billion Ernies, a hardcore/ska (lolwut?) band from Germany. We enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, apple pie, baseball, and everything else that is stereotypically American. We are 6 broke foos

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So what do you say, your coffin? Or mine?At number 56 are Chicago's Alkaline Trio, one of many other bands on this list I first heard in 2004 on one of the Rock Against Bush compilations. Wiki Says: Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band that formed in McHenry, Illinois, in 1996. The band's line-up consists of Matt Skiba (vocals, guitar), Dan Andriano (vocals, bass), and Derek Grant (drums)

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Who do voodoo? We do, fuck you!Next up at 57 are the Voodoo Glow Skulls, who i believe are the last band on this list who I do not own a full length album of theirsWiki Says: Voodoo Glow Skulls are an American ska punk band formed in 1988 in Riverside, California by brothers Frank, Eddie and Jorge Casillas and their longtime friend Jerry O'Neill. Voodoo Glow Skulls first played out at backyard

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