My list needs updating after finishing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 this past week! It's definitely in my top 5, if not my top 3.

I was so impressed by the maturity of the storytelling, character journeys, and themes that I had to write down my thoughts.

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But did you find anything, or did you wake up JUST before digging up some hidden treasure/horror?

Welcome to "The Chicago"!

Stay warm and have a great weekend around the city, Prof! Looking forward to potentially meeting you at the Con.

I just finished Slewfoot by @geraldbrom.bsky.social. Great little supernatural/occult horror revenge tale about puritanical oppression and sexism with a bloody satisfying ending.

Next, it's time to make a dent in my TPB graphic novel collection, Allstar Superman or Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow.

Yebba, do you want burnout? Because this is how you get burnout.

But also, yes! yes! yes! Flex that Jira restructuring muscle!

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I sought out fellow music enthusiasts to share influences and expand musical horizons. I went from a gatekeeper to a gateway metal pusher - which is a hell of a lot more fulfilling.

I was fortunate to mature past childish mindsets, but not everyone is and they're likely stuck forever gatekeeping.

It wasn't until after college that I matured enough to be a welcoming advocate instead. Focussing on my career, I removed myself from my school peers and bad habits but missed the camaraderie of shared passions. So...

Fantastic episode, Jon! Great guest perspectives with @lindsayc88.bsky.social and Val!

My experience growing up with metal in the 90s aligns with Val's experiences. I've been on both the receiving end and, unfortunately, the giving end of gatekeeping - pre & post internet access.

Wee fingies!!!

Favorite metal album covers from the 12/6/24 releases:

1. Dark Lightning "The Demons We Create" (Diogo Soares)
2. Pillar of Light "Caldera" (Mariusz Lewandowski)
3. Detest "A World Drowning in Detest" (uncredited)
4. Sarcophagum "The Grand Arc of Madness" (Khaos Diktator Design)

#metalsky

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Of those 236 tracks I listened to from 12/6/24, I had 35 favorite tracks for about 3 hours of music. #metalsky

Standout albums from:
Chainmörder
Dark Lightning
NECKBREAKKER
Panzerchrist
Valdaudr
Vosforis

Guilty pleasure: HANABIE.

Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4Yj...

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My favorite metal album covers from the 11/29/24 release week were:

1. Wolvencrown "Celestial Lands" (uncredited)
2. Pestilent Hex "Sorceries of Sanguine & Shadow" (uncredited)
3. Konkhra "Sad Plight Of Lucifer" (Álvaro Valverde)
4. Dewfall "Landhaskur" (Khaos Diktator Design)

#metalsky

Of the 396 new metal tracks I listened to from the 11/29/24 release week, these were my favorites. (51 songs, ~5hrs)

Standout albums from Against I, Aoidos, Denigrate, Dewfall, Gorgon, Konkhra, Hidden Mothers, SKAM, and Wolvencrown during that week. #metalsky

open.spotify.com/playlist/3m0...

Congrats on this milestone! I've signed up and can't wait to see more of what you all have been cooking up over there.

I loved the Green Knight! Strong performance from Dev Patel, and every scene/shot in that movie feels like a painting coming to life. 🤩