Erick H8
@misterh8.bsky.social
I'm currently the full-time professor of psychology and humanities at North Central Michigan College, as well as a former freelance music reviewer for "Alternative Press" and "Bust."
I am one of those tone-deaf pricks who wishes that Wednesday and Big Thief sounded more like Ratboys, a band that I instantly liked and have only grown more fond of, the entirety of “Singin’ to an Empty Chair” included in the fondness
February 8, 2026 at 1:32 AM
I am one of those tone-deaf pricks who wishes that Wednesday and Big Thief sounded more like Ratboys, a band that I instantly liked and have only grown more fond of, the entirety of “Singin’ to an Empty Chair” included in the fondness
After looking through 1% of 1% of the Epstein files, rewatching “Eyes Wide Shut” feels impossibly naive and quaint in comparison
January 31, 2026 at 8:51 PM
After looking through 1% of 1% of the Epstein files, rewatching “Eyes Wide Shut” feels impossibly naive and quaint in comparison
Can’t believe it’s been nearly three decades since I tried and failed to sell this record to anyone and everyone, save that one dude who wanted to use my rolling pin for his personal bake sale
youtu.be/86jRBz2OdpM
youtu.be/86jRBz2OdpM
The B-52's - Fred Schneider/Whip (Promo Video 1996)
YouTube video by rocklobster red
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Can’t believe it’s been nearly three decades since I tried and failed to sell this record to anyone and everyone, save that one dude who wanted to use my rolling pin for his personal bake sale
youtu.be/86jRBz2OdpM
youtu.be/86jRBz2OdpM
I live for that moment when a character says the name of the film they’re in, like when Leo struggled with his sunglasses and looked down the lens and whispered “man, it’s one battle after another” with defeated exasperation
January 21, 2026 at 11:16 PM
I live for that moment when a character says the name of the film they’re in, like when Leo struggled with his sunglasses and looked down the lens and whispered “man, it’s one battle after another” with defeated exasperation
At the risk of glazing Steven Wilson, his Atmos mix of “Grace” by Jeff Buckley is utterly sensational — an atmospheric and powerful version of a fantastic album, hushed virtuosity and thunderous intensity brought into detail and focus as never before. In other words, fuuuuuck.
December 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
At the risk of glazing Steven Wilson, his Atmos mix of “Grace” by Jeff Buckley is utterly sensational — an atmospheric and powerful version of a fantastic album, hushed virtuosity and thunderous intensity brought into detail and focus as never before. In other words, fuuuuuck.
Some days, wearing a stomach as a hat doesn’t seem like the worst option
December 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Some days, wearing a stomach as a hat doesn’t seem like the worst option
I like Cheerwine, but I absolutely positively LURVE the Holiday Cheerwine Punch like no other
December 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I like Cheerwine, but I absolutely positively LURVE the Holiday Cheerwine Punch like no other
I hadn’t heard the full Elton John + George Michael ‘80s banger “Wrap Her Up” in a while, so I was a bit taken aback hearing “NANCY REAGAN!” make the roll call
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I hadn’t heard the full Elton John + George Michael ‘80s banger “Wrap Her Up” in a while, so I was a bit taken aback hearing “NANCY REAGAN!” make the roll call
The joy of being my age in this body is the wobbly balance of decay and obsolescence and invisibility, each gunning for the most lines in the passion play of my life
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The joy of being my age in this body is the wobbly balance of decay and obsolescence and invisibility, each gunning for the most lines in the passion play of my life
I’ve never been to a city at night that made me feel like “Neon Lights” by Kraftwerk told me I would, all glittering motorik wonder and such
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I’ve never been to a city at night that made me feel like “Neon Lights” by Kraftwerk told me I would, all glittering motorik wonder and such
Just know, @traceythorn.bsky.social, that I’m frustrated that I hit the waiting list yet again — but I still love the idea of such intimate shows with passionate fans rather than chatty barflies
Spending $28 for plane WiFi, tho’, is patently absurd
Spending $28 for plane WiFi, tho’, is patently absurd
October 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Just know, @traceythorn.bsky.social, that I’m frustrated that I hit the waiting list yet again — but I still love the idea of such intimate shows with passionate fans rather than chatty barflies
Spending $28 for plane WiFi, tho’, is patently absurd
Spending $28 for plane WiFi, tho’, is patently absurd
Bruce Springsteen: 8. State Trooper - Live in Oakland (October 21st, 1984)
YouTube video by hazydavey78
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I used to love playing this before my main DJ sets, just to make the hicks and rubes wax quizzical for a bit while begrudging nodding their heads to the groove — forever grateful to Dave Ball for this and so much more playful darkness
youtu.be/FFvvLuomw0Y
youtu.be/FFvvLuomw0Y
The Grid - Swamp Thing (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by thegridVEVO
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I used to love playing this before my main DJ sets, just to make the hicks and rubes wax quizzical for a bit while begrudging nodding their heads to the groove — forever grateful to Dave Ball for this and so much more playful darkness
youtu.be/FFvvLuomw0Y
youtu.be/FFvvLuomw0Y
Please please please stop saying “red states” and “blue states” like it’s some team sport — it’s people across the country who are voting to reduce harm, but can’t agree what “harm” means
October 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Please please please stop saying “red states” and “blue states” like it’s some team sport — it’s people across the country who are voting to reduce harm, but can’t agree what “harm” means
One of the best voices of the 20th Century, or any century for that matter
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Judy Collins The '60s Singles Vinyl
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October 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
One of the best voices of the 20th Century, or any century for that matter
realgonemusic.com/products/jud...
realgonemusic.com/products/jud...
“Strange Powers” has percolated in my noggin for the past few days, and I can’t decide whether it’s my favorite Magnetic Fields song or simply the most Magnetic Fields song I can think of in this moment
October 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
“Strange Powers” has percolated in my noggin for the past few days, and I can’t decide whether it’s my favorite Magnetic Fields song or simply the most Magnetic Fields song I can think of in this moment
Cool people have six specific personality traits, and given that I have 1.86 of those traits, I am as emperically uncool as I had anecdotally thought
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www.apa.org
September 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Cool people have six specific personality traits, and given that I have 1.86 of those traits, I am as emperically uncool as I had anecdotally thought
www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
At least 10% of the crowd at NIN looks like they’re cosplaying members of the Endless
August 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM
At least 10% of the crowd at NIN looks like they’re cosplaying members of the Endless
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness,” said Twain, neglecting to add anything about the wonder and joy of watching puffins go about their puffin day when one lives thousands of miles away from puffins
August 2, 2025 at 7:34 AM
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness,” said Twain, neglecting to add anything about the wonder and joy of watching puffins go about their puffin day when one lives thousands of miles away from puffins
“Mix Tape” dropped this banger by The Comsat Angels early in the first episode, which should remind all music supervisors everywhere to use The Comsat Angels in shows and soundtracks as often as possible
youtu.be/wBvISx83JOs
youtu.be/wBvISx83JOs
COMSAT ANGELS home is the range 1980
YouTube video by SeagreenSerenade
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July 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“Mix Tape” dropped this banger by The Comsat Angels early in the first episode, which should remind all music supervisors everywhere to use The Comsat Angels in shows and soundtracks as often as possible
youtu.be/wBvISx83JOs
youtu.be/wBvISx83JOs
The Naked Gun | Comedy PSA (2025 Movie)
YouTube video by Paramount Pictures
youtu.be
July 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I know they’re just cuter squirrels or miniature deer, but I could spend hours watching baby bunnies munching the summer foliage and power posing from time to time
July 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I know they’re just cuter squirrels or miniature deer, but I could spend hours watching baby bunnies munching the summer foliage and power posing from time to time
Side effects of living in the woods and rewatching “Community” may include vivid dreams of teaching personality theory in a lecture hall to miniature versions of the cast while small white bunnies hop around the chairs and rows
July 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Side effects of living in the woods and rewatching “Community” may include vivid dreams of teaching personality theory in a lecture hall to miniature versions of the cast while small white bunnies hop around the chairs and rows
Waiting in line for ice cream and hearing an adult in front of me ask whether a pint or a quart is bigger made me stare off into space in stunned silence for longer than I planned
July 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Waiting in line for ice cream and hearing an adult in front of me ask whether a pint or a quart is bigger made me stare off into space in stunned silence for longer than I planned