So…

July 7th, 2007 | by Craig |

What’s your take on lychee nuts?

Like ‘em, hate ‘em, indifferent, or never tried ‘em?

  1. 19 Responses to “So…”

  2. By Erica on May 20, 2007 | Reply

    This must be a damage control thing, after certain “truths” were revealed yesterday. We mustn’t be ashamed…after all, I had a thing for Boy George and the Culture Club in the ’80s. To my knowledge, I’m psychologically no worse off for it.

  3. By Craig's Spousal Unit on May 20, 2007 | Reply

    Geez Craig, after the hard time you gave me for liking a particular British rock group of the 80s, you of all people have no room to talk.

    Heh.

  4. By Randy on May 20, 2007 | Reply

    Where do folks sign up for the Neil Diamond Fan Club/Montana Chapter?
    http://www.sfolife.net/?p=2326

  5. By JP on May 20, 2007 | Reply

    Craig, for what it’s worth - I can sympathize. I’m able to sing along with a couple Roger Whittaker tunes for the same reason you’re able to sing ‘Forever in Blue Jeans.’

    And if Mark T’s memory is working well enough, he can probably attest to some of the worst radio ever produced when I hosted “JP’s ‘Diamond Lounge’” where I invited callers to sing along with the ND song of my choosing to win tickets to his show at the Metra back in the late 90’s. Of course, I sang along too. Poorly.

    SahwEEEET Carrrrolinnnne… BAH! Bah! buhhhh

  6. By Gman on May 21, 2007 | Reply

    Ok, Craig, here’s my “why I hate 80s metal” story for you. I went to see Rush in Salt Lake City for the first time in 1989 on their Presto tour. Being a novice, and apparently naive, concert-goer at the time (I was just 18) I didn’t pay a wit of attention to the opening act. Well, it was Mr. Big. At the time I already loathed glam rock, Mr. Big only succeeded in exacerbating my loathing. (What the heck was with the “love ballad” movement in glam rock anyway?) If I ever hear “I’m the One” again… Oh, in case you may be going through withdrawal, Craig, here it is…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QD5n98R_nk

  7. By Erica on May 21, 2007 | Reply

    My two cents: “To Be With You” (backing/harmony vocals aside, because they were kinda girlie) was an AWESOME song. Just imagine, hearing it on the radio…you don’t have to look at those retarded haircuts (or lack thereof), and the lead singer actually had a great bluesy/church gospel chorus-wannabe kinda voice. It really was a pretty good song. And Billy Sheehan, the guitarist…he was supposed to be one of the better “metal”–if you could call that metal–guitarists of the ’80s. Not Steve Vai or Joe Satriani…but pretty darn good. Hey, could be worse…remember “When the Children Cry” by White Lion? Now that was an “Oy.”

  8. By MetalMucil on May 22, 2007 | Reply

    [Joining Fogey-Rant in Progress] . . . and how bummed I was when MTV took Rachtman-era Headbanger’s Ball off the air. Of course this was waaaay back before you impudent kids with your goddamned boomboxes and thump-thump bass in your cars were even BORN [sharp cane-rap on floor for emphasis], dammit . . .

  9. By Gman on May 22, 2007 | Reply

    Erica, you have to understand that I was a prog rock fan back in the 80s and 90s — strictly a Rush fan. I also liked a lot of new wave like the Cure and Depeche Mode. So, no surprise, bands like Mr. Big and White Lion were hard to stomach. I will admit that the lead singer of Mr. Big was a talented guy. Now, Billy Sheehan is without a doubt one of greatest bassist ever. It’s just too bad he wasted his talent on Mr. Big. I think that was the case for a lot of the artists that got swept up in the glam band era of the 80s and early 90s. It’s no surprise that it fizzled out when serious heavy metal bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Smashing Pumpkins came on the scene. The Seattle grunge scene was really a direct response to the vacuousness of the glam era.

  10. By JP on May 22, 2007 | Reply

    I’m not going to rake on Billy Sheehan’s skills Gman - but I’m puzzled as to why a Rush fan would consider him one of the greatest when shone in the light of Geddy Lee? Personally, (and to keep with the Metal thread) I got hooked on Iron Maiden not only due to Bruce’s high-flying vocals, but Steve Harris’s metronomic bass lines. Up the Irons.

  11. By Gman on May 22, 2007 | Reply

    JP, Billy Sheehan has some amazing chops. I acknowledge his abilities for what they are. But, as I said, his choice in applying his abilities leaves something to be desired in my opinion. Now, when it comes to who I think the greatest bass player of all time is — Geddy Lee has it hands down. Geddy not just about chops, he’s also about melody. Sure, technical prowess is great, but if you can’t achieve a catchy melody just hang it up. You also have to consider Geddy’s abilities in conjunction with his band mates (the song writing). The combination of Lifeson, Lee, and Peart is quite amazing and unique. Rush is one of the few bands to pull off what I call “band solos” — where the whole band just goes off as opposed to one particular band member. The examples are too numerous to mention. My younger brothers, also committed Rush fans, were into Iron Maiden. They had all the videos and we’d watch them ad nauseum. Steve Harris is a great bass player but a little predictable in my opinion. Good to hear from you JP! Glad to see you’re conversant about Rush!

  12. By JP on May 22, 2007 | Reply

    A former roommate of mine and I would track through Roll The Bones, MP, and then pieces and parts of Chronicles over a case of beer - and we decided one of the best things about Rush was, the music was eminently listenable and enjoyable even if you removed the lyrics. That says a lot for the capabilities of the musicians.

    I’d probably put ‘Yes’ and Genesis in that category (at least select tracks) and could probably come up with a few other bands that would apply as well.

  13. By Craig on May 22, 2007 | Reply

    One word, er, number: 2112.

  14. By Gman on May 23, 2007 | Reply

    JP, you can’t lose with Moving Pictures, Signals, Permanent Waves, and, as Craig mentioned, 2112. I really enjoy Power Windows, Grace Under Pressure, and Hold Your Fire too. Their output in the 80s was bar none.

    Here’s the Wikipedia link for progressive rock:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_rock

    Yes’s “Fragile” is an amazing album and a must have for any prog rock fan.

  15. By Sean Hackbarth on May 24, 2007 | Reply

    The only channel I can find music videos of something other than teeny-bopper acts and gangster rap is VH1. Which is ironic because I grew up during the years when it was the “adult contemporary” wimp music channel.

    I was a metalhead growing up who eased my way into Rush because I heard Peart, Lifeson, and Lee were some of the best players of their respective instruments. I’ll still listen to the occasional Skid Row or Cinderella song from my back catalog, but I can always smile when a Rush song comes on my iPod.

    P.S. I’m going to utter a heresy: I like Yes but only with Trevor Rabin.

    Commence flaming now.

  16. By Erica on Jul 7, 2007 | Reply

    How about, after reading part of the Wikipedia entry, WILL NEVER eat them. They look icky.

  17. By Craig on Jul 7, 2007 | Reply

    They taste quite a bit like a grape, but with an aftertaste that I can only describe as “woody,” but can’t put a name to.

    I’ve shared them around at work, and they’ve been a hit, but the main comment I get is that the aftertaste reminds everybody of something, but no one can put their finger on it.

  18. By Cammy on Jul 7, 2007 | Reply

    I tried ‘em and I can’t seem to get pass the texture.
    There is a weird aftertaste that reminds me of something, yet I can’t seem to put my finger on it.

  19. By moos on Jul 15, 2007 | Reply

    oooh Cammy - the texture? I can’t even get past the name!

  20. By Cammy on Jul 15, 2007 | Reply

    Hey Karen!
    Yeah, the name too…
    I would’ve been fine except Craig happened to mention that the texture of Lychee nuts are kind of like the texture of “eyeballs”. ;)
    Yummy!

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