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I’d rather be talking about music, but because the vile MAGA fascists are taking power, I’m here to talk about that too. If you’re trying to sell me something - crypto, exotic mushroom concoctions, whatever - don’t bother.

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 2h

One of my favorite bands!

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 17h

Imagine having that kind of talent, and being in such an amazing group!

distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 18h

I mostly went by Apostate Hymnals. It’s been good to see people migrating over here.

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 18h

Hey, if I’m not mistaken, I remember you from that other, horrible site.

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 18h

Of these, X-Ray Spex

distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 20h

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge

1977

Day 12:

The Congos - Ark of the Covenant

music.youtube.com/watch?v=-5rv...

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 20h

#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge

Day 14: Song by a band with an animal or place in their name

The Manhattan Transfer - A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

youtu.be/Ofg8vUDGWQI?...

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 21h

#Howl-A-Ween

Day 14: Creepy

Steely Dan - Hey Nineteen

music.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ11...

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 21h

#80sTop30
#MusicChallenge

Unranked

Day 14:

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Statues

music.youtube.com/watch?v=tpcS...

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 21h

#MusicChallenge
#KillerTunes

Day 14: Corner - The Wolf House

Lisa Germano - Cry Wolf

music.youtube.com/watch?v=QMIm...

distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 21h

#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

Windy and Carl

2. The Eternal Struggle

music.youtube.com/watch?v=RUcD...

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 21h

#LookAndSee
#MusicChallenge

Vladimir Cosma - Sentimental Walk (from Diva soundtrack)

youtu.be/fxjxoQ3JMF0?...

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

One of my favorite Raspberries songs.

distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

Biko

distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

The Velvet Underground

distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

Davy Graham - Anji

youtu.be/qXhWgbmc9yU?...

Davy Graham _ Angi

YouTube video by Alf

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

#LookAndSee
#MusicChallenge

Tav Falco’s Panther Burns - Rumbetta

youtu.be/pvB5jxBRuWg?...

distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

That’s a great description! I’m a big fan of those bands too, as well as Jacobites.

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

I go back and forth on my favorite solo Lou album. Sometimes it’s The Blue Mask, for instance.

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

Windy and Carl

3. Ode to a Dog

music.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig-p...

distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

#MusicChallenge
#KillerTunes

Day 13: Reagan - The Exorcist

Guided by Voices - Demons Are Real

music.youtube.com/watch?v=97C4...

distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

#80sTop30
#MusicChallenge

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Day 13:

Magazine - A Song From Under the Floorboards

music.youtube.com/watch?v=kewk...

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

#Howl-A-Ween

Day 13: Bad luck

Lou Reed - Street Hassle

music.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sht...

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distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge

Day 13: Song From The Last Album You Bought

Saint Etienne - Glad

youtu.be/h5fWxY9IHkw?...

distanttrains.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social · 1d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge

1977

Day 11:

Bee Gees - Night Fever

youtu.be/SkypZuY6ZvA?...