PopTodd

Nice. Oddly, there are a couple of newer, solo songs that I really hope that he plays: "Sane" and "Thanksgiving Day" Neither are on that set list, but I hope that they make it in tonight.

ME TOO!!!

Happy Nigel Day, everyone! In honor of the day, enjoy this clip. I had never seen it before somebody posted it at Facebook today: Nige actually held his own pretty well with the old master.

Easily the best. I stopped reading the comics when Watterson threw in the towel.

This description intrigues me. Very, very much. Nice one. I'll have to check it out!

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion They grabbed a pretty big cult following in the mid-90's: one of those bands that you would have gotten sick of hearing about on boards like these (had they existed at the time). But now? They just kinda went away, even if they still are making music.

I don't think that it counts as a 2011 release. That said, it is my favorite Mercury Rev album.

Thanks. Can't hear the spelling.

True dat.

Media coverage: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/10/spinal-tap-nigel-tufnel-day_n_1082911.html?ref=weird-news

George Papandreau. (no I didn't look it up; I listen to NPR. )

Oh, and this site is brilliant: http://www.losanjealous.com/nfc/ "Swallow your poison, for you need it badly."

Not trying to be snarky or nasty. By all accounts he was a very nice guy who will be missed by many, many people. Just happened to write the most whitebread strip this side of... anything. And did so by his own admission, saying that he would rather just bring a smile of recognition to your face than make you bust a gut laughing. Rest in peace, Bil.

Bil Keane, creator of the mildly amusing daily comic strip is dead at 89.

Just life. Recording an acoustic EP. Solo and stuff. Hop on Pop exists in name only.

Sounds like classic Riviera, Derek -- with a touch of My Morning Jacket. All of which is, of course, a good thing. Excellent stuff, my friend!

I just haven't heard enough 2011 releases to do an extended list. So, have at it!!! And I will use these to find some new stuff to check out.

Yeah, this is a great record. Have to listen to it a few more times, but it might make the top of my list before long, too.