Hailey, It Happens
@haileyithappens.bsky.social
Electronic pop/singer-songwriter music you can find at haileyithappens.bandcamp.com
Allison Janney, best known as the aggressively appreciative mom who is now coming to Cole’s for “everything but toilet paper and bananas” in the 1994 MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET remake.
September 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Allison Janney, best known as the aggressively appreciative mom who is now coming to Cole’s for “everything but toilet paper and bananas” in the 1994 MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET remake.
And just for perfect proof of the point, here’s what Google’s AI horseshit gives you when you search “1942 films in color” (sorry it’s split over two screenshots):
July 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
And just for perfect proof of the point, here’s what Google’s AI horseshit gives you when you search “1942 films in color” (sorry it’s split over two screenshots):
Finally got around to Edge of Darkness (1943) because it would have been my Nana’s birthday and she loved Errol Flynn. Absolutely fantastic movie. Ruthlessly brutal in showing what it takes to defeat fascist occupiers. I was repeatedly stunned by how powerful it was.
June 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Finally got around to Edge of Darkness (1943) because it would have been my Nana’s birthday and she loved Errol Flynn. Absolutely fantastic movie. Ruthlessly brutal in showing what it takes to defeat fascist occupiers. I was repeatedly stunned by how powerful it was.
#28. John Sykes - Loveland (1997)
A style that turned cliche almost 10 years before, but the man can crank out great rock songs in his sleep. He’s better with an engaging singer, which is why the Whitesnake album is a classic, but a handful of winners (and even more killer solos) here. #MWE
A style that turned cliche almost 10 years before, but the man can crank out great rock songs in his sleep. He’s better with an engaging singer, which is why the Whitesnake album is a classic, but a handful of winners (and even more killer solos) here. #MWE
March 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
#28. John Sykes - Loveland (1997)
A style that turned cliche almost 10 years before, but the man can crank out great rock songs in his sleep. He’s better with an engaging singer, which is why the Whitesnake album is a classic, but a handful of winners (and even more killer solos) here. #MWE
A style that turned cliche almost 10 years before, but the man can crank out great rock songs in his sleep. He’s better with an engaging singer, which is why the Whitesnake album is a classic, but a handful of winners (and even more killer solos) here. #MWE
#27. ZZ Top - Tejas (1976)
Whoah. They don’t get credit for how weird they were. The ingredients are still blues and boogie but the assembly is unique. Funky, proggy, even psych. Delivered with both swagger and humor. Closes with a really cool instrumental. Maybe my favorite record of theirs. #MWE
Whoah. They don’t get credit for how weird they were. The ingredients are still blues and boogie but the assembly is unique. Funky, proggy, even psych. Delivered with both swagger and humor. Closes with a really cool instrumental. Maybe my favorite record of theirs. #MWE
February 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
#27. ZZ Top - Tejas (1976)
Whoah. They don’t get credit for how weird they were. The ingredients are still blues and boogie but the assembly is unique. Funky, proggy, even psych. Delivered with both swagger and humor. Closes with a really cool instrumental. Maybe my favorite record of theirs. #MWE
Whoah. They don’t get credit for how weird they were. The ingredients are still blues and boogie but the assembly is unique. Funky, proggy, even psych. Delivered with both swagger and humor. Closes with a really cool instrumental. Maybe my favorite record of theirs. #MWE
#26. Wilson Pickett - In Philadelphia (1970)
He’s such a force that my only knock on some of his catalog is that he can overpower the material and arrangements at times, but Gamble & Huff match each gutbucket growl with a lush production detail & it works like gangbusters. Wish it was longer. #MWE
He’s such a force that my only knock on some of his catalog is that he can overpower the material and arrangements at times, but Gamble & Huff match each gutbucket growl with a lush production detail & it works like gangbusters. Wish it was longer. #MWE
February 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
#26. Wilson Pickett - In Philadelphia (1970)
He’s such a force that my only knock on some of his catalog is that he can overpower the material and arrangements at times, but Gamble & Huff match each gutbucket growl with a lush production detail & it works like gangbusters. Wish it was longer. #MWE
He’s such a force that my only knock on some of his catalog is that he can overpower the material and arrangements at times, but Gamble & Huff match each gutbucket growl with a lush production detail & it works like gangbusters. Wish it was longer. #MWE
#25. Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance (1978)
Tested my commitment to finish every record. There were moments where the unique groove and attitude were grabbing me and then it would either get too repetitive or drown it in unlistenable noise. Didn’t really care for his voice either. Just not for me. #MWE
Tested my commitment to finish every record. There were moments where the unique groove and attitude were grabbing me and then it would either get too repetitive or drown it in unlistenable noise. Didn’t really care for his voice either. Just not for me. #MWE
February 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
#25. Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance (1978)
Tested my commitment to finish every record. There were moments where the unique groove and attitude were grabbing me and then it would either get too repetitive or drown it in unlistenable noise. Didn’t really care for his voice either. Just not for me. #MWE
Tested my commitment to finish every record. There were moments where the unique groove and attitude were grabbing me and then it would either get too repetitive or drown it in unlistenable noise. Didn’t really care for his voice either. Just not for me. #MWE
#24. Cris Williamson - Blue Rider (1982)
Fantastic. A little more polished than Strange Paradise, but just as passionate. The recording quality is unreal. Strings and backing vocals that sound so alive they may as well be in your lap. “Leviathan” is breathtaking but there are zero duds here. #MWE
Fantastic. A little more polished than Strange Paradise, but just as passionate. The recording quality is unreal. Strings and backing vocals that sound so alive they may as well be in your lap. “Leviathan” is breathtaking but there are zero duds here. #MWE
February 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
#24. Cris Williamson - Blue Rider (1982)
Fantastic. A little more polished than Strange Paradise, but just as passionate. The recording quality is unreal. Strings and backing vocals that sound so alive they may as well be in your lap. “Leviathan” is breathtaking but there are zero duds here. #MWE
Fantastic. A little more polished than Strange Paradise, but just as passionate. The recording quality is unreal. Strings and backing vocals that sound so alive they may as well be in your lap. “Leviathan” is breathtaking but there are zero duds here. #MWE
#23. Nat “King” Cole - After Midnight (1957)
Nat’s simultaneous return & swan song to jazz, it’s as spectacular as you’d expect. Great song choices that aren’t all basic canon. Very accomplished soloists, too. Sweets Edison is the coolest & jazz violin is really unique to hear (outside Django) #MWE
Nat’s simultaneous return & swan song to jazz, it’s as spectacular as you’d expect. Great song choices that aren’t all basic canon. Very accomplished soloists, too. Sweets Edison is the coolest & jazz violin is really unique to hear (outside Django) #MWE
February 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#23. Nat “King” Cole - After Midnight (1957)
Nat’s simultaneous return & swan song to jazz, it’s as spectacular as you’d expect. Great song choices that aren’t all basic canon. Very accomplished soloists, too. Sweets Edison is the coolest & jazz violin is really unique to hear (outside Django) #MWE
Nat’s simultaneous return & swan song to jazz, it’s as spectacular as you’d expect. Great song choices that aren’t all basic canon. Very accomplished soloists, too. Sweets Edison is the coolest & jazz violin is really unique to hear (outside Django) #MWE
#22. Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven (2000)
An obvious artistic achievement, but a bit of a challenging listen. “Static” did nothing for me; I liked the other 3 a lot. But am I ever going to have an hour and a half where this is what I want on? #MWE
An obvious artistic achievement, but a bit of a challenging listen. “Static” did nothing for me; I liked the other 3 a lot. But am I ever going to have an hour and a half where this is what I want on? #MWE
February 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
#22. Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven (2000)
An obvious artistic achievement, but a bit of a challenging listen. “Static” did nothing for me; I liked the other 3 a lot. But am I ever going to have an hour and a half where this is what I want on? #MWE
An obvious artistic achievement, but a bit of a challenging listen. “Static” did nothing for me; I liked the other 3 a lot. But am I ever going to have an hour and a half where this is what I want on? #MWE
#21. Baaba Maal/Mansour Seck - Djam Leelii (1989)
Illuminating listen but didn’t click with me. Moments really grabbed me, but if you’re going to make repetition so central, I need a little more focus on groove, especially if I don’t speak the language. “Muudo Hormo” got the balance perfect. #MWE
Illuminating listen but didn’t click with me. Moments really grabbed me, but if you’re going to make repetition so central, I need a little more focus on groove, especially if I don’t speak the language. “Muudo Hormo” got the balance perfect. #MWE
February 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
#21. Baaba Maal/Mansour Seck - Djam Leelii (1989)
Illuminating listen but didn’t click with me. Moments really grabbed me, but if you’re going to make repetition so central, I need a little more focus on groove, especially if I don’t speak the language. “Muudo Hormo” got the balance perfect. #MWE
Illuminating listen but didn’t click with me. Moments really grabbed me, but if you’re going to make repetition so central, I need a little more focus on groove, especially if I don’t speak the language. “Muudo Hormo” got the balance perfect. #MWE
#20. Elis Regina and Antonio Carlos Jobim - Elis & Tom (1974)
Different than I was expecting. Less samba and more orchestrated balladry, but she’s got the voice for it and Jobim’s work is always sophisticated and exquisitely tasteful. Plus “Águas de março” is always welcome. An easy win. #MWE
Different than I was expecting. Less samba and more orchestrated balladry, but she’s got the voice for it and Jobim’s work is always sophisticated and exquisitely tasteful. Plus “Águas de março” is always welcome. An easy win. #MWE
February 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
#20. Elis Regina and Antonio Carlos Jobim - Elis & Tom (1974)
Different than I was expecting. Less samba and more orchestrated balladry, but she’s got the voice for it and Jobim’s work is always sophisticated and exquisitely tasteful. Plus “Águas de março” is always welcome. An easy win. #MWE
Different than I was expecting. Less samba and more orchestrated balladry, but she’s got the voice for it and Jobim’s work is always sophisticated and exquisitely tasteful. Plus “Águas de março” is always welcome. An easy win. #MWE
#19. Kunckle Puck - Copacetic (2015)
I mean, underproduction aside, this is basically perfect as late-wave emo goes. Great hooks, guitars actually hit hard, good song sequencing & dynamics, etc. I can see why it’s held as a new classic next to albums like Somewhere City and Peripheral Vision. #MWE
I mean, underproduction aside, this is basically perfect as late-wave emo goes. Great hooks, guitars actually hit hard, good song sequencing & dynamics, etc. I can see why it’s held as a new classic next to albums like Somewhere City and Peripheral Vision. #MWE
February 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
#19. Kunckle Puck - Copacetic (2015)
I mean, underproduction aside, this is basically perfect as late-wave emo goes. Great hooks, guitars actually hit hard, good song sequencing & dynamics, etc. I can see why it’s held as a new classic next to albums like Somewhere City and Peripheral Vision. #MWE
I mean, underproduction aside, this is basically perfect as late-wave emo goes. Great hooks, guitars actually hit hard, good song sequencing & dynamics, etc. I can see why it’s held as a new classic next to albums like Somewhere City and Peripheral Vision. #MWE
#18. Bill Fay - Time of the Last Persecution (1971)
Utterly unique & captivating. The yang to Godspell’s yin, a dark vision of the death of hippy optimism through apocalyptic scripture. A Gabriel’s horn as good as Ray Russell’s incredible guitar sure helps. Bet John Darnielle likes this one. #MWE
Utterly unique & captivating. The yang to Godspell’s yin, a dark vision of the death of hippy optimism through apocalyptic scripture. A Gabriel’s horn as good as Ray Russell’s incredible guitar sure helps. Bet John Darnielle likes this one. #MWE
February 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
#18. Bill Fay - Time of the Last Persecution (1971)
Utterly unique & captivating. The yang to Godspell’s yin, a dark vision of the death of hippy optimism through apocalyptic scripture. A Gabriel’s horn as good as Ray Russell’s incredible guitar sure helps. Bet John Darnielle likes this one. #MWE
Utterly unique & captivating. The yang to Godspell’s yin, a dark vision of the death of hippy optimism through apocalyptic scripture. A Gabriel’s horn as good as Ray Russell’s incredible guitar sure helps. Bet John Darnielle likes this one. #MWE
#17. The Osmonds - Crazy Horses (1972)
The two hard rock/metal (yep) singles are classics. Rest is mostly glam/bubblegum power-pop (“Hey, Mr. Taxi” could be Eric Carmen) or produced pop ballads like the two winners written & sung by Alan. Sure, a little corny. But absolutely worth digging up. #MWE
The two hard rock/metal (yep) singles are classics. Rest is mostly glam/bubblegum power-pop (“Hey, Mr. Taxi” could be Eric Carmen) or produced pop ballads like the two winners written & sung by Alan. Sure, a little corny. But absolutely worth digging up. #MWE
February 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
#17. The Osmonds - Crazy Horses (1972)
The two hard rock/metal (yep) singles are classics. Rest is mostly glam/bubblegum power-pop (“Hey, Mr. Taxi” could be Eric Carmen) or produced pop ballads like the two winners written & sung by Alan. Sure, a little corny. But absolutely worth digging up. #MWE
The two hard rock/metal (yep) singles are classics. Rest is mostly glam/bubblegum power-pop (“Hey, Mr. Taxi” could be Eric Carmen) or produced pop ballads like the two winners written & sung by Alan. Sure, a little corny. But absolutely worth digging up. #MWE
#16. NRBQ - At Yankee Stadium (1978)
Greatness that’s hard to describe. They do sound like a bar band, but more in how many genres/influences they pull into a sound that’s identifiably theirs. Nearly every song is a killer & delivered with just a little wink. Favorite was “The Same Old Thing”. #MWE
Greatness that’s hard to describe. They do sound like a bar band, but more in how many genres/influences they pull into a sound that’s identifiably theirs. Nearly every song is a killer & delivered with just a little wink. Favorite was “The Same Old Thing”. #MWE
February 20, 2025 at 3:38 AM
#16. NRBQ - At Yankee Stadium (1978)
Greatness that’s hard to describe. They do sound like a bar band, but more in how many genres/influences they pull into a sound that’s identifiably theirs. Nearly every song is a killer & delivered with just a little wink. Favorite was “The Same Old Thing”. #MWE
Greatness that’s hard to describe. They do sound like a bar band, but more in how many genres/influences they pull into a sound that’s identifiably theirs. Nearly every song is a killer & delivered with just a little wink. Favorite was “The Same Old Thing”. #MWE
#15. Mark Dimon - Brujeria (1971)
Always include something from Fania Records and they never miss. I’ve always loved the piano in salsa music but never thought to listen to a piano-led album. Dimon’s playing adds melodic sophistication and some serious jazz chops to the mix & it’s incredible. #MWE
Always include something from Fania Records and they never miss. I’ve always loved the piano in salsa music but never thought to listen to a piano-led album. Dimon’s playing adds melodic sophistication and some serious jazz chops to the mix & it’s incredible. #MWE
February 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#15. Mark Dimon - Brujeria (1971)
Always include something from Fania Records and they never miss. I’ve always loved the piano in salsa music but never thought to listen to a piano-led album. Dimon’s playing adds melodic sophistication and some serious jazz chops to the mix & it’s incredible. #MWE
Always include something from Fania Records and they never miss. I’ve always loved the piano in salsa music but never thought to listen to a piano-led album. Dimon’s playing adds melodic sophistication and some serious jazz chops to the mix & it’s incredible. #MWE
#14. Petey USA - USA (2023)
Fucking fantastic. Excellent, emotionally direct songs with an elastic sense of genre and no shortage of hooks. “The thought of dying ain’t bad, no the sad part is living like this” is a haymaker of a lyric. Hope he likes Mansions as much as it sounds like he does. #MWE
Fucking fantastic. Excellent, emotionally direct songs with an elastic sense of genre and no shortage of hooks. “The thought of dying ain’t bad, no the sad part is living like this” is a haymaker of a lyric. Hope he likes Mansions as much as it sounds like he does. #MWE
February 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#14. Petey USA - USA (2023)
Fucking fantastic. Excellent, emotionally direct songs with an elastic sense of genre and no shortage of hooks. “The thought of dying ain’t bad, no the sad part is living like this” is a haymaker of a lyric. Hope he likes Mansions as much as it sounds like he does. #MWE
Fucking fantastic. Excellent, emotionally direct songs with an elastic sense of genre and no shortage of hooks. “The thought of dying ain’t bad, no the sad part is living like this” is a haymaker of a lyric. Hope he likes Mansions as much as it sounds like he does. #MWE
#13. Living Legends - Classic (2005)
Perfectly solid soul-based hip-hop record. Some good lyrics. Beats are good & have groove. But didn’t really grab my attention all that often, and at over an hour in length, that’s an issue. Just aesthetically don’t love their voices, even with solid flow. #MWE
Perfectly solid soul-based hip-hop record. Some good lyrics. Beats are good & have groove. But didn’t really grab my attention all that often, and at over an hour in length, that’s an issue. Just aesthetically don’t love their voices, even with solid flow. #MWE
February 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
#13. Living Legends - Classic (2005)
Perfectly solid soul-based hip-hop record. Some good lyrics. Beats are good & have groove. But didn’t really grab my attention all that often, and at over an hour in length, that’s an issue. Just aesthetically don’t love their voices, even with solid flow. #MWE
Perfectly solid soul-based hip-hop record. Some good lyrics. Beats are good & have groove. But didn’t really grab my attention all that often, and at over an hour in length, that’s an issue. Just aesthetically don’t love their voices, even with solid flow. #MWE
#12. Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (1974)
Can’t escape feeling that these are the exquisite doodles of a guitar god genius slacking in the back of class, but I like it a lot more than the 2 Mothers I’ve heard, title track & “Cosmik Debris” in particular. But I bet his real essay would be amazing. #MWE
Can’t escape feeling that these are the exquisite doodles of a guitar god genius slacking in the back of class, but I like it a lot more than the 2 Mothers I’ve heard, title track & “Cosmik Debris” in particular. But I bet his real essay would be amazing. #MWE
February 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
#12. Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (1974)
Can’t escape feeling that these are the exquisite doodles of a guitar god genius slacking in the back of class, but I like it a lot more than the 2 Mothers I’ve heard, title track & “Cosmik Debris” in particular. But I bet his real essay would be amazing. #MWE
Can’t escape feeling that these are the exquisite doodles of a guitar god genius slacking in the back of class, but I like it a lot more than the 2 Mothers I’ve heard, title track & “Cosmik Debris” in particular. But I bet his real essay would be amazing. #MWE
#11. James Talley - Tryin’ Like the Devil (1976)
His laid back delivery and deceptively simple arrangements make it easy to miss at first that the songs are excellent. Doesn’t jump up and down for attention but the hooks sneak up on you. “She’s the One”’ is a haunted masterpiece. Outstanding. #MWE
His laid back delivery and deceptively simple arrangements make it easy to miss at first that the songs are excellent. Doesn’t jump up and down for attention but the hooks sneak up on you. “She’s the One”’ is a haunted masterpiece. Outstanding. #MWE
February 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
#11. James Talley - Tryin’ Like the Devil (1976)
His laid back delivery and deceptively simple arrangements make it easy to miss at first that the songs are excellent. Doesn’t jump up and down for attention but the hooks sneak up on you. “She’s the One”’ is a haunted masterpiece. Outstanding. #MWE
His laid back delivery and deceptively simple arrangements make it easy to miss at first that the songs are excellent. Doesn’t jump up and down for attention but the hooks sneak up on you. “She’s the One”’ is a haunted masterpiece. Outstanding. #MWE
#10. Ray Thomas - From Mighty Oaks (1975)
These orchestras go to 11. Traditionally my least favorite Moodies writer brings a set of strong songs, even if the lyrics are still a bit square. Smart enough to know his voice alone isn’t going to put it over and get impossibly lush arrangements. #MWE
These orchestras go to 11. Traditionally my least favorite Moodies writer brings a set of strong songs, even if the lyrics are still a bit square. Smart enough to know his voice alone isn’t going to put it over and get impossibly lush arrangements. #MWE
February 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
#10. Ray Thomas - From Mighty Oaks (1975)
These orchestras go to 11. Traditionally my least favorite Moodies writer brings a set of strong songs, even if the lyrics are still a bit square. Smart enough to know his voice alone isn’t going to put it over and get impossibly lush arrangements. #MWE
These orchestras go to 11. Traditionally my least favorite Moodies writer brings a set of strong songs, even if the lyrics are still a bit square. Smart enough to know his voice alone isn’t going to put it over and get impossibly lush arrangements. #MWE
#9. Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 - Herb Alpert Presents… (1966)
Herb’s easy listening touch works best on the feather-light Brazilian songs like the Jorge Ben cover & “Tim Dom Dom”. But the pop they mix in with the samba hits, too, especially their imaginative “Day Tripper.” Appealing formula. #MWE
Herb’s easy listening touch works best on the feather-light Brazilian songs like the Jorge Ben cover & “Tim Dom Dom”. But the pop they mix in with the samba hits, too, especially their imaginative “Day Tripper.” Appealing formula. #MWE
February 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
#9. Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 - Herb Alpert Presents… (1966)
Herb’s easy listening touch works best on the feather-light Brazilian songs like the Jorge Ben cover & “Tim Dom Dom”. But the pop they mix in with the samba hits, too, especially their imaginative “Day Tripper.” Appealing formula. #MWE
Herb’s easy listening touch works best on the feather-light Brazilian songs like the Jorge Ben cover & “Tim Dom Dom”. But the pop they mix in with the samba hits, too, especially their imaginative “Day Tripper.” Appealing formula. #MWE
The Jacksons - s/t (1976)
Gamble & Huff had burned through their A+ material/arrangements by ‘76, so even w/ MFSB it doesn’t have the quality control of The Spinners & The O’Jays, but it does have MJ, genius just starting to emerge, singing Philly Soul. So fuck it. Gimme all of that ya got. #MWE
Gamble & Huff had burned through their A+ material/arrangements by ‘76, so even w/ MFSB it doesn’t have the quality control of The Spinners & The O’Jays, but it does have MJ, genius just starting to emerge, singing Philly Soul. So fuck it. Gimme all of that ya got. #MWE
February 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The Jacksons - s/t (1976)
Gamble & Huff had burned through their A+ material/arrangements by ‘76, so even w/ MFSB it doesn’t have the quality control of The Spinners & The O’Jays, but it does have MJ, genius just starting to emerge, singing Philly Soul. So fuck it. Gimme all of that ya got. #MWE
Gamble & Huff had burned through their A+ material/arrangements by ‘76, so even w/ MFSB it doesn’t have the quality control of The Spinners & The O’Jays, but it does have MJ, genius just starting to emerge, singing Philly Soul. So fuck it. Gimme all of that ya got. #MWE