Vslyke
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Music, sports*, TV, screaming into the void. Small piece of the BobServe team.
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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
1999's "Drop Dead Gorgeous" is a deeply cynical look at a small Midwestern town and its beauty pageant. While the plot is not compelling and the mockumentary format dates the film, the performances bring this movie to life, bringing enough laughs to make this a fun watch despite the grim tone.
7/10
7/10
February 12, 2026 at 5:45 AM
1999's "Drop Dead Gorgeous" is a deeply cynical look at a small Midwestern town and its beauty pageant. While the plot is not compelling and the mockumentary format dates the film, the performances bring this movie to life, bringing enough laughs to make this a fun watch despite the grim tone.
7/10
7/10
"Sylvie" by Sylvie Simmons is the longtime music critic's first album. While the lyrics are solid, the overly simple instrumentals put too pressure on her vocals and lyrics, which makes the slightly more complex "My Lips Still Taste of You" the clear highpoint.
2/5
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2/5
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My Lips Still Taste of You
YouTube video by Sylvie Simmons - Topic
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February 11, 2026 at 10:56 PM
"Sylvie" by Sylvie Simmons is the longtime music critic's first album. While the lyrics are solid, the overly simple instrumentals put too pressure on her vocals and lyrics, which makes the slightly more complex "My Lips Still Taste of You" the clear highpoint.
2/5
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2/5
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RFK Jr/MAHA world say they're not reducing access to vaccines for anyone who wants them, only giving people "choice" to opt out.
But by refusing to even review new vaccines, yes, they are absolutely blocking those who want a new immunization from ever having access to it.
But by refusing to even review new vaccines, yes, they are absolutely blocking those who want a new immunization from ever having access to it.
Top FDA official Vinay Prasad overruled the agency’s reviewers--career scientists--when he refused to accept Moderna’s application for a new influenza vaccine www.statnews.com/2026/02/11/m...
Prasad overruled FDA staff to reject Moderna's flu vaccine application
The rejection is the latest instance of Vinay Prasad overruling career FDA scientists to place vaccines under harsher scrutiny.
www.statnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:54 PM
RFK Jr/MAHA world say they're not reducing access to vaccines for anyone who wants them, only giving people "choice" to opt out.
But by refusing to even review new vaccines, yes, they are absolutely blocking those who want a new immunization from ever having access to it.
But by refusing to even review new vaccines, yes, they are absolutely blocking those who want a new immunization from ever having access to it.
Reposted by Vslyke
2. The decision shows that FDA can't be trusted, because the FDA spelled out for Moderna exactly what it wanted in a drug submission. Moderna followed those instructions, and the FDA rejected the application anyhow without reviewing it. Goodbye US drug development.
February 11, 2026 at 2:29 AM
2. The decision shows that FDA can't be trusted, because the FDA spelled out for Moderna exactly what it wanted in a drug submission. Moderna followed those instructions, and the FDA rejected the application anyhow without reviewing it. Goodbye US drug development.
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[THREAD] Why it matters that the FDA is refusing to review Moderna's application for an mRNA based influenza vaccine.
1. Flu is a perpetual threat to human health, because it sometimes mutates and sparks major, deadly pandemics (including the 1918 flu). Our best defense is vaccines.
1. Flu is a perpetual threat to human health, because it sometimes mutates and sparks major, deadly pandemics (including the 1918 flu). Our best defense is vaccines.
"US regulators will not review Moderna’s request to license a new, potentially more effective flu shot – even though the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) previously gave the green light to the project ..."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... via @melodyschreiber.com @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... via @melodyschreiber.com @theguardian.com
FDA declines to review Moderna application for new flu vaccine
Moderna requests meeting to discuss refusal as decision could have implications for all new and updated vaccines
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:23 AM
[THREAD] Why it matters that the FDA is refusing to review Moderna's application for an mRNA based influenza vaccine.
1. Flu is a perpetual threat to human health, because it sometimes mutates and sparks major, deadly pandemics (including the 1918 flu). Our best defense is vaccines.
1. Flu is a perpetual threat to human health, because it sometimes mutates and sparks major, deadly pandemics (including the 1918 flu). Our best defense is vaccines.
"D&B Together" by Delaney and Bonnie is both bland and a mess. This album was originally withdrawn before being sold to another label and the unfocused and overstuffed album clearly demonstrates why. A lone Duane Allman appearance keeps this from being a 1/5.
2/5
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2/5
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A Good Thing (I'm On Fire)
YouTube video by Delaney & Bonnie - Topic
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 10:59 PM
"D&B Together" by Delaney and Bonnie is both bland and a mess. This album was originally withdrawn before being sold to another label and the unfocused and overstuffed album clearly demonstrates why. A lone Duane Allman appearance keeps this from being a 1/5.
2/5
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2/5
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"The Panther!" by Dexter Gordon is a well built mix of tunes that exudes an infectious and confident cool. While much of the second half is too laid back for its own good, the remainder is well designed to show off the considerable talents of Gordon and his band.
4/5
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4/5
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Blues Walk
YouTube video by Dexter Gordon - Topic
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 10:43 PM
"The Panther!" by Dexter Gordon is a well built mix of tunes that exudes an infectious and confident cool. While much of the second half is too laid back for its own good, the remainder is well designed to show off the considerable talents of Gordon and his band.
4/5
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4/5
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"The Sidewinder" by Lee Morgan fully lives up its classic status, as Morgan's compositions are excellent and the band expertly brings them to life. This is jazz that is both complex enough to be rewarding and straightforward enough to be enjoyable in any setting.
5/5
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5/5
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The Sidewinder (Remastered 1999/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
YouTube video by Lee Morgan - Topic
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February 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
"The Sidewinder" by Lee Morgan fully lives up its classic status, as Morgan's compositions are excellent and the band expertly brings them to life. This is jazz that is both complex enough to be rewarding and straightforward enough to be enjoyable in any setting.
5/5
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5/5
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Not sure Van Morrison ever came closer to doing yacht rock than this song, which is a shame because the song is a banger.
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Natalia (2008 Remaster)
YouTube video by Release - Topic
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February 8, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Not sure Van Morrison ever came closer to doing yacht rock than this song, which is a shame because the song is a banger.
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"The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1" captures Powell at the top of his career and with an incredible set of musicians surrounding him at both sessions heard here. While all the master takes were strong, "Un Poco Loco" stood out as a highlight due to the Latin percussion.
5/5
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5/5
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Un Poco Loco (Remastered 1998/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
YouTube video by Bud Powell - Topic
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February 7, 2026 at 8:18 PM
"The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1" captures Powell at the top of his career and with an incredible set of musicians surrounding him at both sessions heard here. While all the master takes were strong, "Un Poco Loco" stood out as a highlight due to the Latin percussion.
5/5
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5/5
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"Spirituals and Shout Songs from the Georgia Coast" by The McIntosh County Shouters is a vibrant demonstration of their "so old it is new" style. Ultimately I did not feel it worked for me as an audio only experience but it sounds like it would be engaging live.
2/5
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2/5
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Jubilee
YouTube video by McIntosh County Shouters - Topic
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February 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM
"Spirituals and Shout Songs from the Georgia Coast" by The McIntosh County Shouters is a vibrant demonstration of their "so old it is new" style. Ultimately I did not feel it worked for me as an audio only experience but it sounds like it would be engaging live.
2/5
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2/5
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Pour one out for every professional political pundit, writer, consultant whatever that has spent the last decade trying to pretend that the Trump phenomenon was about trade or opiates and not a big chunk of white america losing its mind over having a black president bsky.app/profile/kyle...
A screenshot from a video posted on Trump's Truth Social account: truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
February 6, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Pour one out for every professional political pundit, writer, consultant whatever that has spent the last decade trying to pretend that the Trump phenomenon was about trade or opiates and not a big chunk of white america losing its mind over having a black president bsky.app/profile/kyle...
1958's "Cry Terror!" is a decent thriller that primarily makes an impact through the strong cast led by James Mason and Inger Stevens. The plot is strained and unimaginative but serviceable and the cinematography is solid, creating a satisfying if fairly unremarkable film.
6/10
6/10
February 6, 2026 at 6:54 AM
1958's "Cry Terror!" is a decent thriller that primarily makes an impact through the strong cast led by James Mason and Inger Stevens. The plot is strained and unimaginative but serviceable and the cinematography is solid, creating a satisfying if fairly unremarkable film.
6/10
6/10
"The Lost Tapes" gathers long forgotten early 70's concert recordings of Ian & Sylvia that were rediscovered in Sylvia's home. While the album is far too long, all the songs are pleasant to listen to if not memorable, and some of the unexpected covers are true gems.
2/5
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2/5
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Starting All Over Again
YouTube video by Ian Tyson - Topic
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February 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
"The Lost Tapes" gathers long forgotten early 70's concert recordings of Ian & Sylvia that were rediscovered in Sylvia's home. While the album is far too long, all the songs are pleasant to listen to if not memorable, and some of the unexpected covers are true gems.
2/5
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2/5
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1951's "Detective Story" is a hopelessly dated melodrama that sinks under the weight of its dialogue. Kirk Douglas does his best to save the movie but the shocking for the time plot just doesn't hold the same power today and the cinematography is nothing special.
5/10
5/10
February 5, 2026 at 7:24 AM
1951's "Detective Story" is a hopelessly dated melodrama that sinks under the weight of its dialogue. Kirk Douglas does his best to save the movie but the shocking for the time plot just doesn't hold the same power today and the cinematography is nothing special.
5/10
5/10
"At the Gate of Horn" or "Mother Earth" as my copy is known captures Memphis Slim performing with a horn section and an electric guitarist. Outside of a couple songs, this is generic blues fare with the sax section often overshadowing the rest of the performance.
2/5
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2/5
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The Comeback
YouTube video by Memphis Slim - Topic
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February 4, 2026 at 10:37 PM
"At the Gate of Horn" or "Mother Earth" as my copy is known captures Memphis Slim performing with a horn section and an electric guitarist. Outside of a couple songs, this is generic blues fare with the sax section often overshadowing the rest of the performance.
2/5
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2/5
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"Live at Club 47" by Doc Watson is a shockingly high quality audience tape of a 1963 gig. While too long and meandering, this is a great document of Watson's live show shortly before he became famous and is a consistently enjoyable listen.
2/5
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2/5
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Somebody Touched Me (Live)
YouTube video by Doc Watson - Topic
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February 4, 2026 at 5:20 AM
"Live at Club 47" by Doc Watson is a shockingly high quality audience tape of a 1963 gig. While too long and meandering, this is a great document of Watson's live show shortly before he became famous and is a consistently enjoyable listen.
2/5
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2/5
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Kelly Vargas writes about what happened to her, her husband, and their 6yo daughter in the family camp in Texas.
Filth, illness, medical abuse—her child has lasting complications from being injured by a staff member.
We don't know the half of what's happening in the camps, but we know enough.
Filth, illness, medical abuse—her child has lasting complications from being injured by a staff member.
We don't know the half of what's happening in the camps, but we know enough.
My Daughter Lived the Liam Ramos Nightmare. It Turned Out Worse for Us.
The constant threats took a toll on my health. My daughter’s health deteriorated even faster.
slate.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Kelly Vargas writes about what happened to her, her husband, and their 6yo daughter in the family camp in Texas.
Filth, illness, medical abuse—her child has lasting complications from being injured by a staff member.
We don't know the half of what's happening in the camps, but we know enough.
Filth, illness, medical abuse—her child has lasting complications from being injured by a staff member.
We don't know the half of what's happening in the camps, but we know enough.
1990's "A Shock to the System" is a devilish comedy with modest aspirations that are wholly fulfilled. The cast is quite good and while the cinematography is nothing special and the plot is quite basic the film comes together nicely as a low stakes revenge film.
7/10
7/10
February 3, 2026 at 7:49 AM
1990's "A Shock to the System" is a devilish comedy with modest aspirations that are wholly fulfilled. The cast is quite good and while the cinematography is nothing special and the plot is quite basic the film comes together nicely as a low stakes revenge film.
7/10
7/10
"So Runs the World Away" by Josh Ritter avoids the prior album's mixing problems but often distracting production leads to an inferior set of songs. The lyrics are the high point but are not compelling, leaving only the Waits esque "Rattling Locks" worth revisiting.
2/5
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2/5
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February 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM
"So Runs the World Away" by Josh Ritter avoids the prior album's mixing problems but often distracting production leads to an inferior set of songs. The lyrics are the high point but are not compelling, leaving only the Waits esque "Rattling Locks" worth revisiting.
2/5
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2/5
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If a university student group had celebrated Charlie Kirk being killed, complete with a graphic made from an actual picture of the killing, the whole lot of them would have been expelled before the ink on the digital story was dry.
University of Illinois college republicans advocate for executing protesters as “traitors” with art that takes a disturbing killing and makes it even more extreme.
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‘Fell the enemies:’ Illini Republicans support ICE amid killings - The Daily Illini
In a post that included a graphic of a presumed officer holding a gun to someone's head, Illini Republicans stated that they “stand with ICE."
dailyillini.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM
If a university student group had celebrated Charlie Kirk being killed, complete with a graphic made from an actual picture of the killing, the whole lot of them would have been expelled before the ink on the digital story was dry.
"The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter" frontloads its two best songs, which builds excitement for the album before the poor mixing and challenging vocals become apparent. The lyrics were definitely a high point but they're not strong enough to carry this album.
2/5
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2/5
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Right Moves
YouTube video by Josh Ritter - Topic
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 5:28 AM
"The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter" frontloads its two best songs, which builds excitement for the album before the poor mixing and challenging vocals become apparent. The lyrics were definitely a high point but they're not strong enough to carry this album.
2/5
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2/5
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1973's "Electra Glide in Blue" is a breathtakingly shot and breathtakingly cynical movie about a motorcycle cop that yearns to be more. The senseless violence of Vietnam hangs over the film, as does America's inability to bridge the divides that produce a slow moving nightmare.
7/10
7/10
February 1, 2026 at 7:20 AM
1973's "Electra Glide in Blue" is a breathtakingly shot and breathtakingly cynical movie about a motorcycle cop that yearns to be more. The senseless violence of Vietnam hangs over the film, as does America's inability to bridge the divides that produce a slow moving nightmare.
7/10
7/10
"Nothing Personal" by Delbert McClinton has an exceptional A side but the B side is overwhelmed by melancholy songs that run together. The instrumentals are on the plain side, which helps the lyrics cut through but also places a tremendous amount of pressure on them.
3/5
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3/5
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Livin' It Down
YouTube video by Delbert McClinton - Topic
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February 1, 2026 at 4:07 AM
"Nothing Personal" by Delbert McClinton has an exceptional A side but the B side is overwhelmed by melancholy songs that run together. The instrumentals are on the plain side, which helps the lyrics cut through but also places a tremendous amount of pressure on them.
3/5
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3/5
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You CANNOT make this shit up.
I assume this outrageous graft will be considered to be part of his "official duties?" Totally immune?
I assume this outrageous graft will be considered to be part of his "official duties?" Totally immune?
Trump on his multiple suits against the federal government: "I'm supposed to work out a settlement with myself ... We could make it a substantial amount, nobody would care, because it's gonna go to numerous, very good charities."
February 1, 2026 at 2:51 AM
You CANNOT make this shit up.
I assume this outrageous graft will be considered to be part of his "official duties?" Totally immune?
I assume this outrageous graft will be considered to be part of his "official duties?" Totally immune?