Vslyke
@vslyke.bsky.social
Music, sports*, TV, screaming into the void. Small piece of the BobServe team.
*Braves/Pittsburgh Pirates/White Sox/Penguins/Titans/Carolina Panthers/UGA
*Braves/Pittsburgh Pirates/White Sox/Penguins/Titans/Carolina Panthers/UGA
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Vslyke
@vslyke.bsky.social
· Dec 3
Album rating system, out of 5:
1: nothing worth hearing again
2: a small amount of the album is worth hearing again (<35%)
3: 35% to 60%
4: 60% to 80%
5: 80% and up
1: nothing worth hearing again
2: a small amount of the album is worth hearing again (<35%)
3: 35% to 60%
4: 60% to 80%
5: 80% and up
The incredible material of 1976's "Heartworn Highways" allows it to overcome a lack of structure and the relegation of some of the best performances to the outtakes. Rewatching it emphasized how lucky we are to have this, especially for the Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark parts.
8/10
8/10
December 16, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The incredible material of 1976's "Heartworn Highways" allows it to overcome a lack of structure and the relegation of some of the best performances to the outtakes. Rewatching it emphasized how lucky we are to have this, especially for the Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark parts.
8/10
8/10
"Dirt Farmer" by Levon Helm has a painful fetishism of traditionalism that severely constrains its sound. It is no coincidence that the best songs were written by contemporary songwriters Steve Earle ("The Mountain") and Buddy & Julie Miller ("Wide River to Cross").
2/5
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2/5
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Levon Helm - The Mountain (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Craft Recordings
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
"Dirt Farmer" by Levon Helm has a painful fetishism of traditionalism that severely constrains its sound. It is no coincidence that the best songs were written by contemporary songwriters Steve Earle ("The Mountain") and Buddy & Julie Miller ("Wide River to Cross").
2/5
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2/5
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"Dirt Farmer" by Levon Helm has a painful fetishism of traditionalism that severely constrains its sound. It is no coincidence that the best songs were written by contemporary songwriters Steve Earle ("The Mountain") and Buddy & Julie Miller ("Wide River to Cross").
2/5
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2/5
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Levon Helm - The Mountain (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Craft Recordings
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
"Dirt Farmer" by Levon Helm has a painful fetishism of traditionalism that severely constrains its sound. It is no coincidence that the best songs were written by contemporary songwriters Steve Earle ("The Mountain") and Buddy & Julie Miller ("Wide River to Cross").
2/5
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2/5
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The human cost of Trump's gutting of USAID: By the time Tor Top’s mother was sick with cholera, the nearby clinic had been shuttered for weeks. He bundled her into a canoe & paddled toward the nearest hospital, 8 hours away. Less than halfway into the journey, his mother died.
New, @propublica.org
New, @propublica.org
Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera.
Behind closed doors in Washington, top advisers made a series of decisions that had devastating repercussions for the poorest country on earth. We went to South Sudan and found people who died as a re...
www.propublica.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The human cost of Trump's gutting of USAID: By the time Tor Top’s mother was sick with cholera, the nearby clinic had been shuttered for weeks. He bundled her into a canoe & paddled toward the nearest hospital, 8 hours away. Less than halfway into the journey, his mother died.
New, @propublica.org
New, @propublica.org
"Lilith Fair: A Celebration of Women in Music" collects highlights from the festival's first year. While a bit of a mixed bag, this compilation covers enough ground that there's likely something for everyone, even if there's probably no one that will love it all.
2/5
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2/5
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Going Back to Harlan (Live)
YouTube video by Emmylou Harris - Topic
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 4:52 AM
"Lilith Fair: A Celebration of Women in Music" collects highlights from the festival's first year. While a bit of a mixed bag, this compilation covers enough ground that there's likely something for everyone, even if there's probably no one that will love it all.
2/5
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2/5
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*Literally all investigations of firms with ties to Trump crypto businesses or involving Trump donors have been dropped.
*The pattern of non-enforcement for crypto is different from other SEC cases
*The pattern of non-enforcement for crypto is different from other SEC cases
December 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
*Literally all investigations of firms with ties to Trump crypto businesses or involving Trump donors have been dropped.
*The pattern of non-enforcement for crypto is different from other SEC cases
*The pattern of non-enforcement for crypto is different from other SEC cases
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if these kids were conservative influencers, it would not have been "things can happen"
December 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
if these kids were conservative influencers, it would not have been "things can happen"
"Trespass Original Score" by Ry Cooder is an effective score for an underrated film (8/10 for me) but generally does not translate outside of the film. The best tracks have a little more energy than the rest, helping them engage the listener more.
2/5
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2/5
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December 14, 2025 at 5:33 AM
"Trespass Original Score" by Ry Cooder is an effective score for an underrated film (8/10 for me) but generally does not translate outside of the film. The best tracks have a little more energy than the rest, helping them engage the listener more.
2/5
youtu.be/_xpUnP6Y8E0?...
2/5
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The RFK, jr effect.
December 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The RFK, jr effect.
December 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
"Class of '55: Memphis Rock & Roll Homecoming" has an all-star crew but pairs them with mediocre songs and badly dated 80's production. Only a solid solo Cash track near the end keeps this from the scrap heap, making this a terrible missed opportunity.
2/5
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2/5
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I Will Rock And Roll With You
YouTube video by Johnny Cash - Topic
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
"Class of '55: Memphis Rock & Roll Homecoming" has an all-star crew but pairs them with mediocre songs and badly dated 80's production. Only a solid solo Cash track near the end keeps this from the scrap heap, making this a terrible missed opportunity.
2/5
youtu.be/ELHVWELp8Gg?...
2/5
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so, this right here? this is one of the absolutely most lawless, brazenly unconstitutional impeachable offenses ever committed by any president other than trump in the history of our country.
like, this is an open and shut case. and it's a case which targeted *republicans.*
like, this is an open and shut case. and it's a case which targeted *republicans.*
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
so, this right here? this is one of the absolutely most lawless, brazenly unconstitutional impeachable offenses ever committed by any president other than trump in the history of our country.
like, this is an open and shut case. and it's a case which targeted *republicans.*
like, this is an open and shut case. and it's a case which targeted *republicans.*
"Silver" by Johnny Cash is a tale of two sides. The first side features several inspired covers with some overdubs that sound a lot less obstructive than they must have in 1979. The second side has lesser songs and instrumentals, making for a slightly deflating listen.
3/5
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3/5
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Bull Rider
YouTube video by Johnny Cash - Topic
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"Silver" by Johnny Cash is a tale of two sides. The first side features several inspired covers with some overdubs that sound a lot less obstructive than they must have in 1979. The second side has lesser songs and instrumentals, making for a slightly deflating listen.
3/5
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3/5
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"Happier Now" by Native Harrow is a slice of Americana that looks back to rock, 70's folk, and gospel to make a strong new blend. The majority of the album gels well, thanks equally to singer Devin Tuel's warm voice and the vibrant music led by Stephen Harms.
3/5
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3/5
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NATIVE HARROW - How You Do Things
YouTube video by Loose Music
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
"Happier Now" by Native Harrow is a slice of Americana that looks back to rock, 70's folk, and gospel to make a strong new blend. The majority of the album gels well, thanks equally to singer Devin Tuel's warm voice and the vibrant music led by Stephen Harms.
3/5
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3/5
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NEW: Pentagon lawyers asked State Dept. if US could send survivors of Trump's boat strikes to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Then Pentagon pushed to have survivors sent anywhere but the US — to prevent any US court cases. Gift link to our @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
Inside the Pentagon’s Scramble to Deal With Boat Strike Survivors
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
NEW: Pentagon lawyers asked State Dept. if US could send survivors of Trump's boat strikes to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Then Pentagon pushed to have survivors sent anywhere but the US — to prevent any US court cases. Gift link to our @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
"Something More Than Free" by Jason Isbell is an album of subtle pleasures, befitting a man both enjoying and wrestling with newfound sobriety. The lyrics are consistently solid but too often trip on themselves, leading to a satisfying but not memorable listen.
3/5
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3/5
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24 Frames (2025 Remaster)
YouTube video by Jason Isbell - Topic
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
"Something More Than Free" by Jason Isbell is an album of subtle pleasures, befitting a man both enjoying and wrestling with newfound sobriety. The lyrics are consistently solid but too often trip on themselves, leading to a satisfying but not memorable listen.
3/5
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3/5
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"Songs of Bob Dylan" by Joan Osborne benefits from unexpected song choices and the tracks where Joan adds some grit. On the contrary, the album is weakened in places by some overly pretty arrangements. All told, well worth listening to, even if you are not a Dylan fan.
3/5
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3/5
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High Water (For Charley Patton)
YouTube video by Joan Osborne - Topic
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
"Songs of Bob Dylan" by Joan Osborne benefits from unexpected song choices and the tracks where Joan adds some grit. On the contrary, the album is weakened in places by some overly pretty arrangements. All told, well worth listening to, even if you are not a Dylan fan.
3/5
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3/5
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"Jimmy & Wes: The Dynamic Duo" by Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery proves these two pair exceptionally well. Aside from the always cringeworthy "Baby, It's Cold Outside", every track is a winner, as Jimmy's organ and Wes' guitar pair like peanut butter and chocolate.
5/5
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5/5
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13 (Death March)
YouTube video by Jimmy Smith - Topic
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 5:04 AM
"Jimmy & Wes: The Dynamic Duo" by Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery proves these two pair exceptionally well. Aside from the always cringeworthy "Baby, It's Cold Outside", every track is a winner, as Jimmy's organ and Wes' guitar pair like peanut butter and chocolate.
5/5
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5/5
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Really interesting piece with some Dylan content about how this audio wizard salvaged some of the Empire Burlesque outtakes that appeared on Springtime
December 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Really interesting piece with some Dylan content about how this audio wizard salvaged some of the Empire Burlesque outtakes that appeared on Springtime
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don't worry, john roberts says this is a legitimate exercise of presidential power and if we did anything to curb it, we would be robbing the executive of the energy he needs to do his job
Trump rages that Henry Cuellar didn’t pay him back for a pardon by switching parties, blasting Cuellar for a “lack of LOYALTY.”
In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.
In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.
December 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
don't worry, john roberts says this is a legitimate exercise of presidential power and if we did anything to curb it, we would be robbing the executive of the energy he needs to do his job
1952's "High Noon" more than lives up to its classic status, as the simple tale of a sheriff trying to rally the town to confront the vengeful gang continues to resonate. Beautifully shot and scripted, it works as both a straightforward tale and an allegory of the 50's and of now.
9/10
9/10
December 7, 2025 at 6:50 AM
1952's "High Noon" more than lives up to its classic status, as the simple tale of a sheriff trying to rally the town to confront the vengeful gang continues to resonate. Beautifully shot and scripted, it works as both a straightforward tale and an allegory of the 50's and of now.
9/10
9/10
December 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
1973's "The Spook Who Sat by the Door" starts off slow but rapidly builds steam as it follows the fictional first black CIA agent. Shockingly confrontational, the themes of racial oppression and rebellion create a harrowing warning of a dark past, personified in a mindboggling riot scene.
9/10
9/10
December 7, 2025 at 4:40 AM
1973's "The Spook Who Sat by the Door" starts off slow but rapidly builds steam as it follows the fictional first black CIA agent. Shockingly confrontational, the themes of racial oppression and rebellion create a harrowing warning of a dark past, personified in a mindboggling riot scene.
9/10
9/10
For better and for worse, "Live: Hope at the Hideout" is a pretty good summation of a modern-day Mavis Staples concert. Great setlist, full on charm offensive from Mavis, too much from the backing vocalists, and a tendency to get a little overly cute.
2/5
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2/5
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Wade In The Water (Live)
YouTube video by Mavis Staples - Topic
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 4:23 AM
For better and for worse, "Live: Hope at the Hideout" is a pretty good summation of a modern-day Mavis Staples concert. Great setlist, full on charm offensive from Mavis, too much from the backing vocalists, and a tendency to get a little overly cute.
2/5
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2/5
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There are well upwards of a BILLION dollars (of OUR money) this year funneled to projects designed specifically to make Trump feel Good about himself: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trumps private and public furious response to the onrush of media coverage about his mind, health, age, sleep…
Trumps private and public furious response to the onrush of media coverage about his mind, health, age, sleep…
December 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
There are well upwards of a BILLION dollars (of OUR money) this year funneled to projects designed specifically to make Trump feel Good about himself: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trumps private and public furious response to the onrush of media coverage about his mind, health, age, sleep…
Trumps private and public furious response to the onrush of media coverage about his mind, health, age, sleep…