I would argue Lore, and Dead Roots to a lesser degree, is a pretty big challenge to their stoner roots too but I get what you mean. Reflections was a natural progression, just not one I was able to follow them on fully.

If only Frontbench Jenny was as cool as Senator Jenny...

S/T, Dead Roots and Lore are the holy trinity. I dig Reflections... and Omens too, haven't connected with anything since as much even though I recognised they were objectively good too.

Trickle brown (note) economics

Tinkle down economics

Someone's got dark thoughts rising up deep in his mind

I haven't watched it yet but I hear you, I really need to get my act together and find somewhere/people to play

A part of me wants to believe it's because so many people are unplugged from the bullshit slurry factories and they're actively diminishing engagement whilst touching grass. I want to believe that: I don't, even casually listening to people prattle at work proves it wrong, but I really want to.

A conviction in Toowoomba would be a pleasant surprise.

Wasn't found guilty in a criminal court

Apparently liking the remake they did with Matt Leblanc in the 90s is a big bad thing too so go back to them saying William Hurt is a better Robinson than the OG guy. Make their hate really flow!

Gods, imagine a version of Metallica where Lars set the tempos...

Yeah I had no idea he returned during this period either, or maybe I knew but it's a footnote I forgot. Cool to see this though, really puts paid to the idea that he had lost his mojo post-Sabbath.