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Oh I totally agree. I make a point to not buy a bunch of crap my family will have to deal with if I suddenly disappear. Do I have crap I need to get rid of, sure. But I do make a point to try to clean out that stuff regularly. I've been dealing with my Father-in-law's estate for the past year. We're talking 50+ years in one house worth of stuff in addition to the house. It's truly been a nightmare dealing with the legal system to even get to a point that we can liquidate. If they had planned better, the process would have been so much easier. A more specific will, downsizing when he was no longer able to maintain everything on his own, getting all of the financials in order....lots of things people just don't realize need to be done. I've been in healthcare for 25 years. I see this stuff all the time. Education on death & dying is severely lacking in the US if not all of the west. People just don't know what to do and much of it is costly which would bar many from pursuing it even if they knew. Everything is a business in the US, including death. Planning for your own death is probably one of the more important things you can do in life, and definitely the most neglected. For anyone interested in the concept of Death Cleaning (Döstädning), this is a reasonable place to start. The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter (The Swedish Art of Living & Dying Series) - Kindle edition by Magnusson, Margareta. Crafts, Hobbies & Home Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. What I was getting at from my perspective is that I am not "attached" to my stuff. There are things I do value and plan to keep until I shed this mortal coil. They still bring me "joy", so they're staying. Afterwards, however, I'm not concerned with where they end up. If someone wants them, they can have them. If not, dispose as you see fit. My many years of moving around the world for the military taught me well to keep my "pack" as light as possible. I've no compunction about getting rid of shit that is not adding value. Same for my family. If my wife or daughter go before I do, I may keep a few things that remind me of them, but the rest goes.

For those of the post-punk/goth persuasion. New album from Secret Shame due on October 28. Absolutely dig everything they have done so far and I expect this will be good based on the first 2 singles, the first of which is below. Secret Shame - Autonomy Autonomy | Secret Shame (bandcamp.com)

High Spirits - Another Night High Spirits - Hard To Stop High Spirits - Motivator

I have thousands of vinyl and CDs. Tons of digital files. I buy stuff that makes me happy or provides me with some level of entertainment. All crap that my poor family will have to deal with when I go on to my reward. Most will no doubt get chucked in a bin. My daughter might pick through some of the more "normal" stuff, but that's not guaranteed. Personally, I don't care what they do with them. I won't be here to worry about it. Same way I feel about funeral planning. My wife asked me years ago what I wanted as it was fairly certain my time was due. I told her to do what made her happy. It's not like I was going to be around to complain. That's how I feel about my "stuff". Makes no difference to me. If I go soon, give it all to one of my buddies who's into the sick demented music I listen to or at least give them the opportunity to pick through the collection before it goes in the bin. If I outlast them, then donate it to the library or whatever. Certainly their collection of Archgoat and Satanic Warmaster vinyl is lacking.

Because kids are stupid.

Just saw them and thought they were pretty decent live although the sound was a little off and Atilla's vocals were a bit buried at times.

Is pretty damn good. That Casket Cassette is not as polished but equally good. Read someone describe it as if Morrissey fronted Joy Division. A touch more on the punk side than the above, but this is actually my favorite for the year. I was thinking this morning that it came out in 21, but it is a 22 release. This tie of year I always start to lose perspective on what was release in the earlier part of the year. Crime of Passing - s/t

Was on a post-punk train this morning. Newer stuff. There's been quite a few good releases this year. Vandal Moon - Queen of the Night - probably my favorite at the moment Casket Cassette - s/t - also in the running for favorite rights Lords of the Northern Sky - Empty Rooms Denied Light Night Sins - Violent Age Executioner's Mask - Winterlong Pleasure Policy - Is Your Heart Still Unmoved Towards Us Several good EP's out this year too, but I'll save those for later today.

Heads up @FatherAlabaster and other Ouroborites. There's actually multiple albums coming out today. This one is about 10 years old per the band but just now seeing the light of day. Thurisa no digital so far. Only found an LP at https://blackomen.bigcartel.com/product/circle-of-ouroborus-thurisa-lp

Yeah, that's bullshit. I'm an analog kinda guy. 2D animation. Hand drawn art. That sorta stuff. More character than the new fangled stuff. Think Ghilbi studio vs Pixar. Give me Akira over Toy Story any day. Derek Riggs over AI. It's been going on for quite a while now. A lot of traditionally animators are going the way you are and saying the hell with it. I really hope it's just a fad and we'll get start moving away from it, but you're probably right.

You'll dig it.

Yeah, anything CoO is immediately required listening in my house. I'm digging this one.

Started the day (a very frustrating on by the way - been on the road all week dealing with bullshit issues in my clinics - feel like I've been hit by a truck) on the chill side: Violent Femmes - Country Death Song - if you only know these guys from Blister in the Sun, definitely worth a deeper dive. This rec courtesy of my daughter. Another daughter rec - St Paul & the Broken Bones - Moonage Daydream (Bowie cover) And finally, a little Northern soul for you crusty bastards. Durand Jones & The Indications - Is it any Wonder? Now, as @JonoBlade pointed out, it's bandcamp Friday. So I have submitted to my corporate overlords and made the requisite financial sacrifice. Will be spinning these for the rest of the day. Kingdom by Enslaved Moon Side Magnet Palace by psychedelic source records MANIAC by FUGITIVE Evidence Of Immortality by Conan Black Heaven by Earthless Rhythms From A Cosmic Sky by Earthless Cold As Weiss by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Autuala by Circle of Ouroborus Dark Metal by Bethlehem

Beat me to it. Instant purchase. No clue this was coming. Klemi (the vocalist) usually posts on the Revelation of Doom board when new stuff is coming. I track that board for that purpose only. He's been radio silent on this. Nice surprise though.

Never been a fan of the band or know anything about anyone in it, but I did see some talk and link to his post on Facebook. Without the context from his fellow bandmates, it comes off as genuine. With the band's perspective, changes things significantly. Lots of people fall into traps in life and make bad decisions. Fame, money, power, or influence even on a relatively small scale can do that to even those with the best of intentions. Some folks need a push (or shove) back in the right direction to get back to normal. Shame at your own actions or situation can motivate you to keep secrets you shouldn't. Doesn't seem to be the case here. I agree with the band, this is pathological. Dude needs to be under the jail and the family needs to get the hell away from him for good.

I've never found a spanner effective in preventing me from spinning a nut, but I guess the proper application of force is required. Seeing a bunch of other mens' tools is an effective deterrent however.

Guaranteed the pit wasn't as wild as at MDF this year 😝

Yeah, that's what I intended. Questionable was a questionable choice of words there. You summed up my thoughts better than I did.

Never go wrong with JB @MarkhantonioYeatts. That Doing it to the Death is one of my all-time faves. Impeccable musician, questionable human being, always entertaining.

And I blew my wad for the week just yesterday...moments before I got the email that they were bringing it back.

Certainly not something on my list to check out. Honestly nothing from them has been after the debacle that was The Burning Red. There was a moment or two on The Blackening where I thought they found the plot again, but alas it seems that was just fleeting. Not really surprising considering the lineup changes. They've had potential with various members in the band over the years to do something memorable but just never put it together.

What's the skinny on that new Machine Head? They're a band that surprises me every now and then with a good tune or two. The Blabber-Sucks media says this is the heaviest thing they've ever done.

Thanks for those recs. I'm familiar with the hits (Final Countdown, Cherokee) from the old days, and found Seven Doors Hotel via the Fenriz Spotify playlist. Have been meaning to do a deep dive for a while now but just haven't gotten around to it. Maybe just start with the debut and work forward after checking out your highlights.

Work from Home day which means access to my server and home office system. Also means I don't have to listen to my playlist at low volume to avoid disturbing coworkers. So going through my bandcamp spree from yesterday at unreasonable volumes. mgla - Age of Excuse mgla - Groza mgla - With Hearts Towards None Autonesis - Moon of Foul Magics Nightbringer - Apocalypse Sun Blackbraid - Blackbraid Sepulchral Curse - Deathbed Sessions

Can't say I know much about Swans earlier period, but this description has piqued my curiosity. Name dropping Joy Division will do that without exception. On my list to check out.