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My guild actually got Pardon Denied by accident. The first time we tried to kill him, we had to wipe on purpose because everyone ran OOM, he just wasn't going down. So the second time around, we decided *he isn't going to get off a cast of anything, at all, ever* and we made it work. I, as an ele shaman, was put in charge of interrupting Stay of Execution. He only ever casts it after his channelled thing that almost kills everyone, so it's pretty hard to miss. I'm just waiting for him to release me so I can interrupt him ASAP.
But of course, my interrupt is on a 5s cooldown as an ele shaman which helps a lot.


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|photo (c) by Paul Ferrara (c) 1968
Jim at Griffith Observatory with Stone, the dog.
Note: Those of you who read an earlier version of this article probably noticed it has grown and has additions. It's a living project and as I find more info, I add to it. I'm in touch with some serious diggers who are looking hard for this car and I get info sometimes. Nothing solid enough to post here yet. When and if that time comes, it'll show up here. Still looking for an article that was done in a Shelby publication, Snakebite, about JM's GT 500 by author, Bob B. Anyone with a copy, I'd love to see it.
When Carroll Shelby released the GT500, it was warmly received by car fanatics and hipsters with money. It was double the price of a nice Mustang and hand finished in an ex Los Angeles airport facility Shelby rented. GT 500s were were boutique built cars. Many famous personalities like Lee Marvin and Steve McQueen owned Shelbys. Only 2,050 were made. One of the notorious owners was Jim Morrison, leader of the Los Angeles rock band, The Doors.
|Two ladies promoting the all new 1967 GT500.
|Most Nightmist Blue cars were black interior jobs, a run of 49 were made with parchment. Jim's was one.
Morrison's ownership of the car was shared with the accounting firm who handled the Doors finances. The California State Vehicle Registration shows James Douglas Morrison's name on top with "care of Johnson/Harbrand" below. Johnson/Harbrand was a chartered accounting firm and it exists today as Johnson/Harbrand/Foster/Davis. The registration paper was dated April 30th, 1969 and revealed the licence plate was VRD 389. From this data we know the car still was plated for the first half of 1969. According to "No One Here Gets Out Alive"a Jim Morrison biography by Danny Sugarman and Jerry Hopkins, Morrison crashed his car on Sunset Blvd by hitting a lamp standard. Sugarman's account has Jim walking away from the crash leaving it at the site.
Further research reveals that the Shelby was repaired and used later in the "Highway" film. There are many rumors about what happened to Morrison's Shelby. The most common myth is that Morrison parked it at an airport hanger where it was stored so long it was eventually towed away and sold. Another story has Morrison crashing the Shelby behind a Wilshire Division police station late at night. Close friends of Morrison, Frank Lisciandro, Babe Hill shared many rides in the car but nothing was mentioned of it's fate in "Feast of Friends" Lisciandro's photographic memoir of Jim Morrison. I decided to do some research and rattle a few skeletons in closets.
It gets even better when I come across Bret Matteson's web portal on the Morrison Shelby. Bret provides the basic background info including the usual famous stories. Bret went one further and purchased the registration title of Jim's car. He'd met up with Frank Lisciandro soon after a lady in Phoenix, Arizona called Bret for advice on how to sell "a dead rock star's car." Bret didn't "buy" a car, just the registration paper. The interesting detail is the paper shows the car was still titled and plated at the time. That doesn't mean the car still survived. Those papers are printed up to half a year in advance and survive long after a car perishes.
I discussed the car with Shelby American Auto Club (SAAC) 1967 Shelby registrar, Dave Matthews. Dave was very forthcoming and believes the car was destroyed by October1969. Dave has no details on accident other than as registrar he has never seen a car with Morrison's VIN number appear. The SAAC knows the VIN number and selling dealer so confirming this car would be a snap if it ever appears. The accident time period matches Frank's harrowing account of Jim Morrison crashing the car behind Wilshire LAPD station with Babe Hill, and Frank as passengers.
The most interesting person I've encountered is Christian Mixon, a film producer, movie actor and former classic car dealer who resides in Texas. Christian is producing a documentary about Morrison's Shelby. It would've been completed years ago had he given in to the money men's demands to sensationalize the film with lurid details of the rock star's life in a Geraldo Rivera manner. Christian's a car nut and he's been interviewing the key figures connected with Jim and the car. Christian's financing it himself so he can achieve the desired result which I understand will focus on the Shelby's known history and be a serious attempt to track its whereabouts. When he was a car dealer, Christian made many star car deals. He offered this perspective on the Morrison Shelby when I interviewed him in July, 2009.
|The Morrison Shelby used an early spec twin driving light version grill as seen here.
As we talked more, Christian brought up another angle, "It may be part of a deceased owner's estate waiting for due diligence and storage payment issues to be handled. I know of a couple of cars in that situation as well. We may never know what happened to it. That just makes it fascinating and we might be sorry to learn the truth." Christian Mixon's documentary is in production at press time and my latest conversation with him reveals he has done more legwork since our 2009 interview. Mixon can be reached at Nth Degree Productions in San Sabas, Texas.
UPDATES: It appears that an unconfirmed report on a Jim Morrison article's comment section has someone saying he had met and talked with Tony Funches, a bodyguard for Jim Morrison in 1969-1970 era. This individual states that Tony Funches said the Jim Morrison Shelby Mustang "didn't survive by any means."The source for this comment can be traced to this web article in the link below. Again, no official confirmation nor details at this point. The commentator is unnamed "Z" (not verified) and on Sunday 08/12/2012 "Z" made his comment. http://www.timelessrides.com/blog/automotive-history/jim-morrison-shelby-mustang-gt-500
Timeless Rides web author, Daniel Fehn, mentioned my attempts to track down the Shelby Mustang through Johnson/Harbrand. As for Daniel's inquiry about the legal ownership of the vehicle, the insurance company would've cut a check to Johnson/Harbrand IF it was indeed totalled.Who ever bought the remains would be the legal owner today. It's possible the car was melted down and turned into a refrigerator.The 'Care Of 'portion of the registration is typical of lease deals which is the only situation that makes sense for an accounting firm to have any claim on a registration for one of their client's cars.
That, my friends, is why interest was strong on that end of the telephone wire. Say a car is totalled, the insurance company writes it off, a check goes in the mail and life goes on. The insurance company usually sells the remains if its a valued car at an auction and being car crazy California and Los Angeles in particular, who's to say someone didn't buy it for the drive train? Just saying.....
More Evidence Indicating Destruction of Jimbo's Car: In an interview with Vince Treanor, Doors stage manager for a book chronicling Jac Holzman's business venture in Elektra Records, He recalled Jim Morrison's reckless behaviour in one telling incident. "He piled up his Cobra, destroyed the damn thing. Bill Siddons got the tow truck to go get it before the police picked it up. I saw a picture of that car. Nobody could have survived it, and yet he walked away. stone cold drunk on his ass," Vince doesn't mention the year so we aren't sure if this is crash #1, #2 or one in between! However, Vince met the Doors for the first time in New Haven CT in October. The night Jim was arrested onstage. He'd built some sound cabinets for the band's show. They liked the workmanship and was hired for 1968. Bill Siddons is mentioned in a managerial capacity as well which means it's later in the band's career. The severity of the wreck suggests this was the late 1969 crash behind Wilshire Division police station. It also fits nicely with Frank Lisciandro's account of Jim weaving badly in an alleyway with Babe Hill and himself as passengers.
Update: More crashes, less hope for survival....
If it did survive, it sure isn't going to be in good condition....An account by close friend of Jim Morrison, Babe Hill as told in Frank Lisciandro's book, Feast of Friends mentions the night Jim crashed his GT 500 behind a Beverly Hills Police Station. Does this guy have a knack for wiping out behind cop shops or what? I haven't looked at this book since I last used it for research years ago. I'll let Babe Hill describe what happened. An important clue I'd missed was the Shelby wasn't totaled in that particular crash. Vince Treanor's incident mentioned even earlier suggests that it was in fact the write off accident.
"I remember one night in The Blue Lady we went racing down some street. He just took off and the street ended, it dead ended. Jim was dead drunk and we had Violet (one of our cocaine queens) with us. I was just holding on to her, man, I said 'we're going to die'. And he hit the brakes and we went over the curb and went up on the lawn and dead ended against a tree. It just so happened we were in the back of the Beverly Hills Police Department. It didn't wreck the car but it more or less wiped out the undercarriage. We hit the curb straight on but it was a pretty high curb. So we sent Violet in and she called a cab and we left. The cops never even knew we were involved."
So let's see, that's crash number,3 is it? His first one on La Cienega in '67, a second one in 1968 with no particulars given. The Vince Treanor, write off accident from 1969 and this beauty from around the same time period with Babe Hill and 'Violet.' I have a description of the Treanor accident now. I found that in one copy of "No One Here Gets Out Alive" J Hopkins- D Sugarman. the 24th paperback printing.
I mention this only because this book is now notorious for the split run where alternate endings presuming the death or escape of Jim Morrison was suggested to juice sales. The first copy I read was in the 1980s. This one came out after the 1991 Doors movie and has a Micheal McClure afterward.
"The problems were piling up. Jim had another accident in the Blue Lady, this time leveling five young trees on La Cienega Blvd near the Clear Thoughts Building. He abandoned the car and ran to a phone booth to call Max Fink to say his car had been stolen." The timeline of events in this book are often out of sequence so we have no clear statement when this happened. Leveling five young trees doesn't sound terrible by itself. The front end would be a mess for sure but not a write off. Add the previous repairs and damage from the last two crashes and you're looking at a real messed up car. The inner fender partial VIN and Shelby tag will be AWOL. The underside will look pretty mashed up on the torque boxes and leaf spring perch areas. I can see an insurance adjuster looking at this car and cutting a check saying, "It was nice doing business with you. Don't call us, we'll call you, By the way, you're no longer insured with us as of this moment." What is amusing is by 1970 Jim Morrison was driving rental Dodges when meeting Patricia Kennealy. Ugly, horrid Dayglo colored Dodges according to her.
* text (c) by PHS Media 2010 pics by PHS Media except photo a by Paul Ferrara (c) 1968.


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Two years ago, Andruw Jones seemed to be on a path toward Cooperstown. Now, he is trying to avoid being released from his second team in two months and is facing questions that at one time never would have seemed fathomable.
Do you still love the game?
"No doubt. This is what I was born to do."
Do you understand why people doubt your dedication?
"I'm working hard every day. I'm trying to do as much to show people what I can do when I get on the field."
What do you do if nobody wants you?
"I'm not sure what's going on right now. I guess I'll find out soon. But I want to play."
By the time he was 29, Jones had won nine Gold Gloves, hit 342 home runs — well on a pace for 600 —played in five All-Star Games and placed as high as second in MVP voting as recently as 2005. He played through injuries. He was neither a clubhouse problem nor a chemical creation.
Now, Jones is, at best, a curiosity. He's in the Texas Rangers' camp in Arizona as a non-roster player. They considered releasing him last Friday but decided to keep him through the weekend. Now they're exploring keeping Jones as a part-time designated hitter. But no decision has been made and putting him on the roster would mean spending $6 million to release Frank Catalanotto.
The Rangers also could release Jones or send him to the minors. It doesn't appear Jones will opt out of his contract Monday because, well, he doesn't have a lot of options. How did we get here?
"I feel good. My swing is good. I had one bad year," he said by phone. "I don't really care what people think. Whatever team I play for, they'll see I can still play. I'm sure Texas has seen my work ethic and what I can do."
He's only 31. He should be in his prime. But he finds himself speaking like everybody in baseball is sitting in a jury box. You're OK? Prove it.
Terry Pendleton can't explain it. The Braves' hitting coach saw what happened to Jones in Los Angeles last season: The .158 batting average, the three home runs and 14 RBI in 75 games (he hit three homers alone in the 1996 post-season as a rookie). The bottom fell out. But Pendleton, unlike others, doesn't attribute the descent to weight issues.
"I don't think weight has anything to do with it," he said. "Andruw's as strong as an ox. I think it's a mental thing to tell you the truth. He's trying to do too much and there might be a lack of confidence. I wish I could help him get through that mental block."
The Dodgers signed Jones for two years and $36 million. Cash, meet blowtorch. Jones struggled. He was dropped to eighth in the order. He hurt his knee, had surgery and went on the disabled list.
In January, L.A. decided to pay him the balance just to go away.
It's believed the Braves were open to bringing him into camp. But Jones, at the behest of agent Scott Boras, opted for a minor-league deal with the Rangers so he could work with hitting instructor Rudy Jaramillo.
"This was all about working with Rudy," said Jones, who is hitting .273 in the spring with one homer in 33 at-bats. "I knew the Rangers were set in the outfield and I'd have a hard time cracking the lineup."
He's probably a little stunned himself about what's happened. But in his mind, to acknowledge that would be like accepting it.
"I can still be an everyday player," he said.
An unexpected declaration for a would-be Hall of Famer.
March 22nd, 2009
4:47 pm
I feel for Andruw. I hope he can get his swing back. Maybe the Braves will let him play in Gwinnett.
March 22nd, 2009
5:17 pm
At least we no longer have to see that goofy smile as he grounds out into a double play. He should make the HOF as a rally killer. He never was a student of the game- just a terrific physical speciman who got old and fat. Get lost Andruw Jones !!
March 22nd, 2009
5:34 pm
Dear Mr. JS–not. Your pal, Leland
March 22nd, 2009
5:35 pm
Worry about yourself, oh I forgot, you have to have a conscience and a brain to be capable of doing either of those things… Sleaze…
You need to be worried about that 90 games a year drain playing third base for the Braves… Any comment, or are going to lie and imply some sexual innuendo to that? People talking a doing their Oscar Mayer, you're a hypocrite…
Delete that…
March 22nd, 2009
6:16 pm
JSS — Make sure to take your schizophrenia meds before you post next time
March 22nd, 2009
6:33 pm
He wouldn't be the first player to fudge on his age.
March 22nd, 2009
6:49 pm
How many player do you think Terry Pendleton called "knot head?" Only one that I know of, Andruw Jones! The reason is Terry saw what all other knowledgable baseball fans saw. Andruw had flaws in his approach at the plate. He constantly tried to pull the outside slider and changeup vice going to the opposite field.
When he got into short term streaks of doing it, he raked the ball. But those times were few and he'd go right back to trying to pull those pitches and instead top over them hitting weak grounders, too often resulting in double plays.
This is why Bobby Cox had such a challenge with Jones. When he was using a proper approach at the plate he was among the most dangerous hitters in the game, a natural number four cleanup type hitter. But when he went back into his frequent bad habits, he was a liability.
This would be bad enough except that he compounded his lack of hitting discipline with poor conditioning. His weight gains were widely known and very apparent. While other talented players studied and worked their games, Andruw relied upon his raw talent far too long. And by doing so he set himself up for this fall.
The people who worked so hard to get Andruw to work harder at his game are not surprised by this, but are no doubt disappointed and sad. Andruw isn't the first player to experience this nor will he be the last.
At least he has the satisfaction of making huge sums of money which if he was wise with it will provide for himself for the rest of his life.
March 22nd, 2009
7:56 pm
JSS – Can I get you another beer? That post was completely incoherent.
AJ will never get back to his high water mark. We have all known a guy like Andruw. `Very talented but now real work ethic. How great was the decision to not sink 30 million on him last year? Kudos Shurholtz.
March 22nd, 2009
8:02 pm
i'm sure atlanta would sign andruw and let him try to pull it together in AAA this year. of course, i'd be really surprised to see andruw make that sacrifice, even if it meant saving his career. i'll always be a fan of andruw. watching him in CF was a great thing, no doubt. but if you saw his 2007 season, you know that andruw's biggest problem is andruw. wont take advice and seems somewhere along the line to have lost interest in the game. but the braves should re-sign him, put him in gwinnet and see if he can work his way back. nothing to lose there.
March 22nd, 2009
8:35 pm
Seems like a good fit for the Braves AAA club. People in the Atlanta area should support his attempt to return to form. Worth the gamble.
March 22nd, 2009
8:36 pm
Part of me says the Braves should offer him a spot in Gwinnett and see if he can get his sh!t together. Not much chance any team is going to sign him for a starting role and if he is going to be in the minors I'm sure he'd rather be close to home. Then again, the other part of me wonders why the Braves would do such a thing. What's in it for them? Best case scenario he gets it together and ends up signing with another team. The Braves don't need him in the OF, so if they did give him a spot in AAA it would be nothing more than a favor.
March 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
like most latin players jones obviously lied about his true age when he was originally signed by the braves. he probably closer to 40 than 31.
March 22nd, 2009
9:10 pm
What's this nonsense everyone keeps spouting that Andruw had one bad year?
Despite the power numbers, I'd say that .222 average in 2007 was pee-yoo stinky.
It's easy to see those power numbers differently now, but watching him that year was horrible. LA was only an extension of what Braves fans saw in his last year here.
March 22nd, 2009
9:25 pm
If you feel sorry for him, close your eyes and picture him on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Ted going down after flailing at 3 sliders 4 ft out of the K-zone…..and then walking back to the dugout with a smirk…..and then having the same at bat 3 more times, the last with the bases loaded….and then leaving the clubhouse to get in his silver Murcialago.
March 22nd, 2009
9:32 pm
What is wrong with you idiots? How do you have any idea whether Andruw Jones has a work ethic or not? Who are you to question whether he tries hard?
Are you suggesting he had a great work ethic for 10 years, then just quit? That's absurd. He is one of the most exciting players the Braves have ever had.
Have a little compassion, you jerks.
March 22nd, 2009
9:33 pm
he should walk away. banging into those walls really killed his hitting. he might still get in on defense. the bravos should retire his number.
March 22nd, 2009
10:03 pm
How many Andruw stories do we need?????? Get over it.
March 22nd, 2009
10:29 pm
Andruw Jones?!
Please. We've lost in so many different ways with him, we can lose just as easily without him–and his annoying grins upon striking out…
Move along, nothing more to see here…
March 22nd, 2009
10:32 pm
All of these ridiculous Andruw stories reminds me of another rah-rah Hero: Keith Brooking, late of the Falcons and master of the ankle-grab eight yards downfield.
Don't go away mad…Just, for the love of Atlanta, GO AWAY!!!
(With "leaders" like these, I don't wonder why these local sports teams have usually stunk…)
March 22nd, 2009
10:39 pm
ONE bad year? Andruw, you can't count, either….
March 22nd, 2009
11:03 pm
I really liked Andrew. I think he was a basically good human being. But he couldn't understand that he was getting older, his body was changing, and he needed to compensate in order to remain at a high level. And he just couldn't do it. Kept trying to rely on his raw youthful talent which had long since slipped away.
Another issue was listening to a knucklehead like Boras. Boras ain't a nice guy and wasn't a good fit for Andruw.
March 22nd, 2009
11:11 pm
AAA Gwinett? Being him to Class A Rome! He could be a role model TO our youngest Braves…how not to take care of your body and lead by laziness! MAYBE EARN HIS KEEP BY SELLING PROGRAMS & TAKNG NAPS IN THE BULLPEN.
March 22nd, 2009
11:29 pm
You would have to think a lower level team like the Nationals, Pirates, Padres or Orioles would take a flyer on him just in case he did turn it around, then move him at the trading deadline to a contender for whatever they could get.
March 23rd, 2009
12:33 am
andruw jones got lazy for a year. he is back in shape and it working on his swing u guys are a bunch of morons if u think he is a bad player. he was the greatest center feilder to ever play the game and also one of the good power hitters. most of u guys on here a idiots
March 23rd, 2009
12:41 am
To all of you with short "what have you done for me lately" attitudes, give me a break. You all talk about Andruw like he was the worst player we had around here. Personally, I'd like to see him do well but even if he doesn't make it back all the way to stardom he has still given us true fans alot of good memories to look back upon. If not with his bat all the time then certainly with his glove. All you negatives out there could have found a lot worse center fielders. There were plenty of other teams that would've loved to have him during his time here. You people sure like to kick somebody when they're down but it sure is funny. There isn't anybody calling ya'll up to come play. And you're right there on their side when they're doing good. Good Luck Andruw and Thanks for the memories. The good out number the bad the way I see it.
March 23rd, 2009
2:32 am
After last season, I saw a television piece about Andruw and his wife and their extremely comfortable existence at home. They were joking around with some female friend of theirs. He seemed, frankly, to be having a great time in general and non-chalant about baseball. I sensed his lack of seriousness clearly. They were even talking about his motivation to play anymore. Look, here's a 31-year-old guy who just made $36 million for doing nothing, on top of the $100+ million he already has. He's been playing in the bigs since he was 19. Isn't it possible that at least one super-rich potential Hall of Famer will turn 30 or 31 and just lose his drive to play anymore? This is obviously what has happened to Andruw Jones.
March 23rd, 2009
3:13 am
Boros? Hmm never heard of em. Maybe if he had had Scott BORAS as his agent he'd be getting a 5-year $120 million contract from the Yankees…
March 23rd, 2009
7:45 am
Gwinnett. Andruw can't afford to be proud, that is ridiculous. Go to the minors and prove you still can play.
March 23rd, 2009
8:12 am
If I remember correctly, Andrew had his best years while spending a lot of time at the Gold Club. Bring back the Gold Club and resign Andrew.
March 23rd, 2009
9:00 am
If Andruw thinks he only had one bad year, it is no wonder he was never able to see that he needed to listen to his coaches.
March 23rd, 2009
9:34 am
Anyone think Andruw might have ADD or something of the sort? It would explain the volatility of his performance.
March 23rd, 2009
9:37 am
Andruw, I've got three words for you: Grab Some Pine!
Your approach at the plate has always been amateurish. You've always overswung, tried to pull every pitch, tried to go yard everytime.
You were never willing to use the whole field, take the outside pitch the other way, or cut down your swing with two strikes to make more contact. For years, you got by on your amazing athletic ability. Now, you must pay for your hard-headedness.
Why didn't you listen to TP? You thought you knew more than that oldschool baseball lifer. You were selfish and greedy. You thought it would hurt your all-important numbers (HRs, RBIs, Slugging, etc.). You thought it would hurt your salary, your 'market value.' Tell me Andrew, what is your market value now?
Grab some pine, buddy. Have a seat next to Marlon Byrd and Frank Catalanotto and all the other Ranger bench jockeys.
March 23rd, 2009
9:45 am
In my opinion Terry Pendleton is doing Andrew a disservice when he says this comment""I don't think weight has anything to do with it," he said. "Andruw's as strong as an ox."
Andrew is 31 years old it used to be a lot of teams wanted him because his defensive prowess was so awesome. With the weight he is not the same in the field as he once was. Nobody can tell me a 31 year old player who did what he did over many years is over the hill. He just needs to get in great shape first. If he can prove he is the same defensive player he used to be and this will help with his confidence at the plate knowing he is still one of the best defensive center fielders in the game. Terry Pendleton could not fix Andrew while he was here. Andrew needs to get things worked out elsewhere and find somebody who Andrew will listen to. Atlanta is going young we had our shot at trying to fix Andrew we failed at it no need to revisit it..
March 23rd, 2009
10:01 am
I'm concerned about his health. Could something be wrong physiologically? I don't mean HGH or steroids, I mean latent health issues. Has he been checked out to see if his eye-hand coordination has dimished? Do clubs establish a bench-mark which they periodically moniter?
March 23rd, 2009
10:17 am
Andruw was an amazing defensive player at one time, but his arm is not what it used to be. He never developed into the kind of hitter his considerable talent suggested he would become. Is it "sad" that Andruw may not be in the majors? Not when you compare it to the millions of people out of work worried about keeping their homes and feeding their families. Andruw has no such worries, and if he really wants to play in the majors, he'll do everything it takes to get back there, including a stint in the minors. Watching Andruw in the outfield was a thing of beauty, but I shed no tears for him.
March 23rd, 2009
10:28 am
Did I read that the Rangers were thinking about having AJ be their DH?!?!?!? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
March 23rd, 2009
10:28 am
To "Jay" who thinks Andrew is the best center fielder to play the game, ever heard of Joe D or Mickey Mantle?
Get a life!
March 23rd, 2009
10:29 am
Actually Jeff, 'Adult ADD' is not uncommon to develop in the late 20's and early 30's.
Andruw's problem is DEFINITELY mental. Put him on Ridilin and that guy will be back nearly to his prime in no time. Try it. Guaranteed.
March 23rd, 2009
10:32 am
Dunderchief and JT, stay out of issues that are not addressed to you… Jeff "Benny the Beaver" Schultz knows what was meant by the comments that I posted… Only you stupid like your ilk go around self-medicating on alcohol; and only pseudo-idiot like Jeff Schultz goes trying act like what went wrong with Andruw Jones. It was a 4 decline, even his 51 homer year was full of warning signs about his swing and swing selection…
Hey Benny, I do know this, I know a certain sports columnist who daily writes columns that show signs of ADHD, narcissism, and and makes choices in content that show borderline tendencies that get most people 15 years to life in the State Penitentiary in Jackson…
Delete that….
March 23rd, 2009
10:35 am
Many years ago, I read a quote from Dave Winfield (who I believe is in the HOF) where he talked about advising John Olerud when they were both with the Blue Jays that Olerud should have himself videotaped when he was in the middle of a hitting hot streak (which happened often for JO) and to consult that footage when he was slumping.
Why do I bring this up? A). I don't think Andruw had anyone to mentor him when he first showed up in 1996; B). His early and subsequent years of success convinced him of his approach; C). His decline is also part and parcel with playing a huge number of games as a centerfielder (most physically demanding position on field next to catcher and the one least acknowledged as such);
March 23rd, 2009
10:39 am
So what should AJ do now? He needs to A). Swallow his pride, B). Go to AA or A to get his swing back, C). Play another less physically demanding outfield position (say, left field), and D). Get with an AL team where he can also DH. I think he can do all of the above with the Texas Rangers. Simple strategy with the hardest part being part A. It would be the worst thing for him to re-join the Braves and play in Gwinnett as the hecklers would ride him rough.
March 23rd, 2009
10:54 am
Well, JEFF you say that you think its mental. I'm not so sure. AJ never gave the appearance that he worried about too much. I wouldn't think his mental approach to the game would be inhibiting his career now.
March 23rd, 2009
10:59 am
Pendleton couldn't help AJ over several years and now he comments that his problems are mental. Has Pendleton ever helped anyone? (See: Francoeur, J.) He just props himself up on the dugout rail and gets his big salary for doing nothing of substance. Somebody said it best above, AJ needs to catch on with a low team and hope that he does well, then get traded to a contender.
March 23rd, 2009
11:32 am
Jim Goodwin, ever heard of a guy named Willie Mayes. He had 660 career HR's and was the greatest defensive center fielder everrrr. Only a Yankee would named Joe D and Mick above The "Say Hey Kid."
March 23rd, 2009
11:38 am
Andruw was always a streaky, stubborn, gifted hitter. His lack of coachability (remember when Bobby benched him for not running out a ground ball?) slowly changed over time, but his stubborn approach to hitting his way was always a two-edged sword. I think the Braves have turned the page and we will never see him in a Braves uniform again. His consistent inability to put the ball in play and instead strike out killed us.
If Boras was not his agent, he might still be a Brave. Think about it; Bobby said "We want him back, but that's too much (money)" or words to that effect.
March 23rd, 2009
12:00 pm
Didn't any of you play with that kid who was so much better than everyone else? As you got older though it seemed as though everyone else caught up to him or even surpassed him? Maybe that's what happened to AJ. He had been able to get by with natural ability and perform at a high level. As his body got older and he didn't take care of it his performance started to slide. Now, he's trying to get on with a AAA team instead of closing in on 600 HR.


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Facebook files to raise $5 billion in historic IPO
The offering would be larger than Google's 2004 IPO. The company has 845 million users and generated nearly $4 billion in revenue in 2011. The offering is expected to be completed in May.
Social-networking site Facebook filed for its long-awaited initial public offering today.
The company said it wants to raise $5 billion -- and probably more -- in common shares in the offering. The offering statement confirms that CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who turns 28 in May, is one of the nation's richest people already. His 28% stake in the company was valued at $15.9 billion at the end of 2011. If Facebook generates a valuation of $100 billion, the value of his holdings could jump to $28 billion.
Facebook, incorporated in 2004, had $3.7 billion in revenue in 2011 and $1 billion in net income. It says it has 845 million active users, who upload 250 million photographs a day and log 2.7 billion likes and dislikes every day. The users have 100 billion friendships.
Facebook's IPO is the most eagerly awaited since Google (GOOG) went public in a $1.67 billion IPO in 2004. The interest in the IPO was so great that it crashed the Securities and Exchange Commission's website late today.
Eighty-five percent of Facebook's revenue in 2011 came from advertising. That's down from 98% in 2009 and 95% in 2010. The rest of the revenue comes from payments derived from virtual goods used in social games.
Article continues below.The company's 2011 revenue was an increase of 88% over 2010's revenue of $1.97 billion. 2011's $1 billion in net income was a 65% increase from 2010's $606 million. The 2010 profit was up 164.6% from 2009.
About 44.3% of Facebook's revenue in 2011 camefrom outside the United States, up from 33% in 2009 and 38% in 2011.
Advertising accounted for about $3.15 billion of the company's ad revenue. Ads delivered grew 42% in 2011 over 2010. In addition, revenue per ad increased about 18%.
Fees generated by game develper Zynga (ZYNG) were responsible for about 11% of Facebook's revenue.
It gets a growing portion of its traffic from mobile devices. That business does not as yet generate much revenue. A challenge, the form S-1 statement says, is to find ways to generate revenue from the mobile traffic.
Facebook was started by Zuckerberg and a number of fellow Harvard students.
After Zuckerberg graduated, he started to build the operation into a for-profit venture. He was staked in part by his father, who was later awarded 2 million shares for his help.
in a letter from Zuckerberg that was part of today's filing, he insisted the profit was not the driving force. Facebook was "built to accomplish a social mission -- to make the world more open and connected."
Facebook has offices or data centers in more than 20 countries. It operates in Europe, Latin America and parts of Asia -- but not China.
Its competitors include Google, Twitter and Microsoft (MSFT), which already is an investor in the company. (Microsoft is the publisher of MSN Money.)
Zuckerberg will still control the company
The offering will be Class A common shares, which come with 1 vote per share. The company's Class B shares get 10 votes each. Zuckerberg owns about 28% of the Class B shares and has effective control of the company, the statement says.
The offering statement filed with the SEC does not specify the number of shares to be offered or the price. The $5 billion amount is a placeholder used to calculate fees and may change.
But the number is, in fact, smaller than the $10 billion that was expected as late as last week.
The smaller deal size reflects a decision to start with a conservative base and gauge demand for the shares before deciding whether to increase the size of the offering and by how much, International Financing Review said Wednesday.
The filing timetable appears to establish a framework for Facebook to finalize the IPO process by May, pending a smooth registration process with the SEC. One reason to get the offering done by May, according to CNBC's Julia Boorstin: It lets insiders, normally not allowed to sell shares before six months, sell by the end of the year, before capital gains rates rise.
The networking site has opted to hire five lead investment banks, known as bookrunners, to handle the offering, featuring Morgan Stanley in the coveted lead role.
Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays Capital and JPMorgan and Allen & Co., the boutique investment bank that specializes in media deals, round out the initial list of bookrunners on the deal. IFR said the could also grow.
Investment banks commit to buy the shares and market them to prospective investors.
Recent trading in Facebook stock on private exchanges has pointed to an $80 billion-plus valuation, IFR said. The value of all class B shares on Dec. 31 was about $52.3 billion.
Facebook's biggest outside stakeholder is venture firm Accel Partners, which first led a $12.7 million investment in 2005. Other investors include Microsoft and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel as well as Greylock Partners.
As the site's popularity grew, banks, hedge funds and mutual fund companies started buying stock. In January 2011, Facebook said it raised $1.5 billion in a financing round led by Goldman Sachs that valued the company at $50 billion.
Goldman Sachs, funds managed by the firm, and Digital Sky Technologies bought $500 million of stock, while Goldman Sachs offered $1 billion of shares to non-U.S. clients.
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Wake up everyone, here's the deal you can read and start to think how to compete against Facebook now that it will be obligated by coorporate greed. So if you are sick of facebook start to think how to develope another social media that can listen to what the people want? Now you will be on your way to millions $$$ and Facebook will be your Marketing Manager. BRING ON THE COMPETION......
fACEBOOK worth $100,000,000,000.oo US Dollars? ZuckerBERG??? Some of the "*BERG" names scare me - like the "IceBERG"... They seem to bring disasters around like in the Titanic movie....
LET'S BE REAL FOR GOD'S SAKE: Facebook is worthless and it only stimulates FART Production of the jobless / unemployed people that have lost their real jobs!!!!
FACEBOOK should be banned from doing online business as it motivates people to waste unneccesary time online and lose their jobs!!!!
This is like holding out a sucker to a child but then I have a real low opinion of Facebook to start with. Will not use it, will not do business with anyone trying to force me to use it and therefore will not be buying any stock. Problem is not sure how I can keep shares out of my 401k investment. Zuckerberg should be spelled with an S because there sure are a lot of them connected to Facebook.
WARNING TO ALL!! Facebook is a scam and will leave a lot of dissapointed investors in red!!!
These are times when even MicroSoft is downsizing and they do have some products outthere.
How can an idiot like Mark Z_Berg make his company grow from 8 to 100 Billions in a few years when every other companies were colapsing???
Again, WARNING!!! FACEBOOK is a SCAM and the F.B.I. should investigate it!!!!
FARTBOOK worth 100 bullion? Only because the last name is Z-BERG (just lhe in the IceBERG that hit Titanic) If the owner's name would be ANDERSON, MORRIS OR JOHNSON, the F-Book would be worthless...
As soon as mR Z-BERG gets his hands on the 5 Billion US Dollars he will move to Switzerland and file for BANKRUPTCY!!!
Thant is why the name was F-BOOK....
We opened up a little bit but we don't see it lasting; too many of these manipulators and we are sure they don't want a repeat of yesterday...Flat is good actually...We will hear what the Fed says, although you know they will find any excuse to do their thing...As always...Oh well. We will see.
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An Internet search for apple orchards in Minnesota provides astounding results. The Minnesota Apple Grower's Association lists over 100 different farms, but some of the most esteemed are just down the road from St. Olaf.
On a quest to find the best apple orchard in Northfield and the surrounding area, I started my mission at Fireside Orchard and Gardens, just off Highway 19. From the start it became clear that people in the "apple business" are friendly, respectful folks. Todd Harvey, who helps run Fireside, wasn't afraid to talk up his apple cider, which was chosen by Kowalski's, a grocery store in the Twin Cities, to be one of their fall staples. On first taste, there is definitely something different about Fireside's cider than the kind you might find at Cub. It really tasted like it came from the bushels of apples scattered around me in the cider making room and didn't have that common taste heavy on corn syrup and cinnamon.
If cider isn't enough of a draw, Fireside has apple-spice doughnuts. They were the reason a businessman from Chicago, who I met at the cash register, had driven all the way from the Windy City. Delicious and cheap, the doughnuts might have been the best part of my visit to Fireside. Besides having a wide variety of apples and the opportunity to pick your own, Harvey appreciates all the customers who come by.
"We really love the college crowd," Harvey said. "It's a big part of our business"
Next I trekked north on Highway 3 to Nelson's Apple Farm in the neighboring town of Webster, where I met Ross and Karen Nelson. This place boasts a seven acre corn maze with a mile and half walk-thru for the true autumn adventurer. But better than the corn maze are the Nelson's caramel apples. They claimed they were famous at farmer's markets across the Twin Cities, but I was a little skeptical. Oh how wrong I was. Perhaps the best caramel apple I had ever tasted, I wished I had bought seven more before I left. Karen Nelson credits Nelson's success to her husband's methods.
"He really knows how to grow apples," she said. "We're fussy about quality."
They speak the truth. In fact, eating one of those caramel apples on a hay wagon ride might be some sort of fall-time heaven.
Finally, my expedition came to an end at Applewood Orchard in Lakeville, where I had my first Honey Crisp apple courtesy of Kathy and Mark Parranto. The Parantos' opened Applewood with the idea to give their sons a more rural, hardworking childhood. It is one of the newer orchards, but it's obvious that Parranto loves it.
"The people you deal with are the best," she said.
The Parrantos abide by the principle that an apple a day really works. With apples like the one I ate, I wouldn't mind abiding by it either. Even though the Honey Crisp I had was second pickings, it was totally tasty.
Applewood also has your standard wagon rides and pick-your-own features, and they grow berries and pumpkins like Nelson's. But despite being geared toward school tours, Mark Parranto may have a new draw for college students. He is working on the development of hard cider, which may be available soon.
So the quest for the best apple orchard didn't exactly have the juicy competition I wished for, but each one had its own star attraction. So if you take my advice and find yourself back at St. Olaf with a bag of apples, I've included my mom's recipe for "Dorm Kitchen Apple Pie," a guaranteed sweet stress reliever.


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The Ghost of Louis in Black by Philippe Starck serves as an accent chair in the crown princess, Se-Na's apartment in the 2012 romantic korean drama, Rooftop Prince.
The Orange Slice chair by Pierre Paulin made an appearance in Kimie Bubier's new office as she makes her way to becoming a lawyer in the comedy TV series, Super Fun Night. Such a fun and versatile chair.
The molded plywood chair by Charles and Ray Eames were used as part of the dining set of Emma Swan's apartment in NYC in the ABC hit drama, Once Upon a Time.
The Spider Chair by Brickell Collection is used as a desk chair in Aria Montgomery's room for the ABC Family teen-drama mystery-thriller, Pretty Little Liars.
(Fun Fact: I saw Andrew Keagan [Toby] at an event once. He is gorgeous.)
The Carbon Chair by Zuo Modern, seen in white leather and chrome steel tube frame, is featured in the CBS TV comedy series, 2 Broke Girls, episode "And the Spring Break."
The Spun Chair by Thomas Heatherwick made a special cameo in James Franco's crib in the 2013 Apocalyptic Comedy movie, This is the End.
(Side Note: I personally sat on this chair at the Herman Miller Showroom. It is scary at first but after getting used to seating, leaning and rocking. It was kind of Fun.)
The Sly Chair by Nuevo was featured in the office of Miranda Priestly in the 2006 fashion driven movie, The Devil wears Prada.
The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in white by Charles and Ray Eames appeared in one of the longest Television medical drama, House M.D.
The Navy Chair with arms by Emeco is front and center in the popular ABC's TV series, Revenge. Seems like the cold and hard stainless steel material is fitting for the torturous scene involving Emily Thorne (the real Amanda Clarke), Nolan Ross, and the white-haired man.
The Seat Belt Chair designed by Nuttapong Charoenkitivarakorn for the Phillips collection became part of the dining set in the movie adaptation of the popular Young Adult Book, The Hunger Games. I cannot wait to see more designer chairs from the second series, Catching Fire. It excites me to know that The Capitol is filled with designer treasures.


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A major report on Asian carp came out this week, but it was buried by snow — along with everything else.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report Tuesday suggests a number of options for dealing with the Asian carp and other invasive species creeping into the Great Lakes.
Among the ideas on the table — or in the water, in this case — are:
- Reverse the flow of the Chicago River (restoring it after all these years)
- Inspecting and cleaning watercraft before or after entering a waterway
- Set up nets with openings big enough to let smaller fish through but big enough to trap Asian carp
- Use locks to zap water around barges and other vessels on the Chicago Area Waterway System
- Apply herbicides and pesticides
- Use electric fences
Environmental groups quickly jumped on the idea of physically separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River as the most effective way. They're right, of course, but the collateral damage could be severe.
That would shut down the shipping industry, a bad idea in an area whose economy is heavily dependent on transportation.
The report hinted at another idea, but it wasn't explicit. But first you should know why Asian carp are in our area in the first place.
They were in fish farms in the Deep South, then escaped the farms when the Mississippi River flooded some years back. Who can blame them for exploring new territory?
If they spread to the Great Lakes — and they're right on the doorstep — the Asian carp species could dominate, threatening the existence of other species in the lakes.
These fish are menacing, too. Just ask Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller, who took a boat trip on the Wabash River and came face to face with Asian carp. Zoeller wants an Indiana hearing on the Asian carp issue before Congress settles on a strategy.
By the time Congress acts, it might be too late to fight the spread of Asian carp to the Great Lakes. But even if the Great Lakes can be protected, what about the waterways they have already invaded?
The image most people have of the Asian carp is of giant fish leaping into boats. Or maybe they've seen the electric fences zapping the fish, thinking about what that might do to a swimmer.
That got me to thinking. If you're going to fry the fish anyway, why not dip them in batter first?
Here's my suggestion: Create a market for these carp by inviting top chefs to create recipes for them and make them a delicacy in top restaurants. Whether this is through a Food Network show or a Chicago restaurant contest, the aim is to make the public crave this fish.
That would create market-based incentives for commercial fishing of those species and boost sport fishing as well.
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Facebook has degraded our friendships, but do online relationships have to be limited to "Catfish"-like scenarios?
The sociologist and angsty, internet-addicted teenager in me really enjoyed this article. A really insightful commentary on whether or not criticisms of online social relationships (now and at the advent of the internet) are legitimate, and why this may be more true of Facebook than other sites.
The seating calculations of subway riders - where and when they choose to sit, though not necessarily why - were the subject of an observational study.
Fascinating study that, as they say in the article, seems pretty intuitive to people who take public transit often.
Dr. Benjamin Gilmer (left) gets a job at a rural clinic. He finds out he's replaced someone — also named Dr. Gilmer (picture) — who went to prison after killing his own father. But the more Benjamin's patients talk about the other Dr. Gilmer, the more confused he becomes. Everyone loved the old Dr. Gilmer.
I don't want to give away the ending, but this is a fascinating story that all people interested in psychology, psychiatry, medicine, and criminal justice will enjoy.
A while ago, I penned a fairly angry response to something circulating on the internet – the 21 Habits of Happy People. It pissed me off beyond belief, that there was an inference that if you weren't Happy, you simply weren't doing the right things.
I've had depression for as long as I can…
For anyone who struggles with depression: read this. Really.
A great TED talk on why what we think will make us happy or sad, and what actually does, can be surprisingly disparate.
So, this exists. I'm not into clinical psych, but this is still awesome.


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"L'amour est un oiseau rebelle
Que nul ne peut apprivoiser
Et c'est bien on vain qu'on l'appelle
S'il lui convient de refuse"
"Love is a wild bird
that no one can tame
It's useless to chase it
If it won't play the game "
God I am going to cum EVERYWHERE tonight.
Today at Work
I read some of my assigned reading, played lots of Drawception, got caught up on Reddit, and enjoyed the free snacks provided by my boss. awww yeaaa.
You are incompatible.
Winter Janessa, Winter Edition is here
That means i get a new personality.
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-ebay lover
- neurological disorders such as tourettes and cerebral palsy
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Comments about Personalized Karate Belt Rack:
This is my third belt rack purchase. Purchase #1 was for my grandson's belts and I had his name imprinted on it. Purchase #2 was for my grandson's additional belts. I did not personalize that one and we placed it upside down lining it below the first rack for the additional belts. Purchase #3 was for my granddaughter who needed one now that she has her 1st in a series of karate belts. I personalized this one for her. They are all great and look nice on the wall for their belts!!
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I bought 2 of these for 2 of my grandchildren. They have started Tae Kwon Do, and this is a great way to keep their belts organized and to display their belts as they earn the next belt. It shows their progress and accomplishments to keep them working hard to advance to the next level.
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my review of WOLF, song by song
song by song review of WOLF
I am going to break down my opinions and what I feel about every song, in order on WOLF. although I am biased in the sense I am a fan of Tyler, I will do my best not to let it sway my opinions in the reviews of these songs.
now back to the album
1) Wolf
This is the song that introduces us to some of the general concepts of the album. "Fuck you", "I know you think I'm crazy", "I think you're a fucking fag" are some of Tyler's general ideologies. This also coincides with the story being built in WOLF, how Sam (one of Tyler's alter egos) hates everyone. Maybe the fact that the name of the song is after one of the main characters in the story shows how Sam feels about Wolf, especially when he tells him to "fuck off". Overall, this song introduces us to the album in a creepily way, but nevertheless, the song is quite enjoyable and it does have many different sounds in it that introduces us to this new direction that Tyler is going in, and as soon as the majority of the instruments kick in, you feel submerged in a wonderland of music and comforting beats. I think although short, this song is essential on the album, showing us many elements and introducing us to certain things we would be confused with if this song wasn't on it.
Rating: 8.5/10
2) Jamba
It's no lie that this song goes hard and you can't help but feel pumped up when you hear this combination of Tyler and Hodgy. While the beat can't seem to escape your head and refuses to get soft, the lyrics are quite masterful and shows the true talents of Tyler and Hodgy. Whether it's Tyler's first verse which flows so well it's hard to not get in on it with him (assuming you know the lyrics), Hodgy's lyrical puzzle putting a whole new mindset for words that sound similar. Tyler's third verse suggest that he smokes, although it is known he is "straight-edge" meaning he does not use drugs, especially marijuana, seeing as his friends use it (Hodgy especially), so he could be mocking them. It also isn't a coincidence that Domo tunes in at the end sounding like everyone "C'mon my nigga you don't even smoke". This is somewhat a general consensus with people when they find out he does not smoke, saying how he's weak. Along with the super catchy chorus, the intense rhymes show the capabilities of his mind and his thought process.
Rating: 9/10
3) Cowboy
This is a song very similar to some of Tyler's older work. Not in the sense of the beat or the chorus, but when you listen to the lyrics, it has the same general set up of lyrics which seem to be controversial. My apologies if this is confusing; in GOBLIN, many of the lyrics seemed to piss people off and make them resent him. Although people have claimed that he has changed, he has, in some regards. He later says in the album (Tamale) "They say I've calmed down since the last album, Well, lick my dick, how does that sound? Umm". In here, he claims he hasn't changed all that much, and Cowboy is a prime example. In it, he says many things that would upset people. For instance: "In a black hoodie, with a Arizona and a bag of Skittles" references Trayvon Martin, a teenager killed who was wearing a black hoodie and recently purchased an Arizona and a bag of Skittles before he was killed. And also "I was with Whitney smoking sitting at the dock in the Bay" makes notice to Whitney Houston, and her addiction to crack/cocaine which eventually led to her death. Many other lyrics are some that might make certain people upset, showing how Tyler is still the same old person back on GOBLIN, with little to no change, according to him. The beat and lyrics on this song grow on you over time, and eventually you will learn to appreciate it for what it is-witty rhymes and a catchy chorus.
Rating: 7.5/10
4) Awkward
Ahhhhh this song. I think it's safe to say that we have all experienced something like this sometime in our life. Meeting someone who sweeps you off your feet and you feel like you have butterflies in your stomach. I think it's safe to say that this is one of the most songs on the album people can relate to the most (I certainly can). For now, I am going to ignore all of the "is it a song by Sam or Wolf" and just focus on the more important aspects. The beat is one that soothes and you could listen to forever, and makes you feel comforted, like you're with someone in a bed, holding them in the sheets, relaxing and just enjoying the time you have. The piano truly does add to this making the song feel that much more comforting. Now, the lyrics. The lyrics show that Tyler has a crush on a girl, and still gets nervous around her, but is so glad that he's found someone. He claims to be awkward, but he feels comfortable over time and really likes this girl. The first verse introduces us to Tyler at the time and shows that he is super psyched about this girl and how he's beginning to like her. The second verse confirms this saying how he can be insecure, but he really likes her a lot and he can't believe it. However, things take a turn for the worst in the third verse. He realizes that she isn't as invested into this as she is and she tells him that they aren't a couple, which seems to hurt Tyler a lot. He seems to put up a front saying "But hey, at least it was time spent" but later shows that deep inside, he still has her as his password so he is "always fuckin reminded" making sure he doesn't make the same mistake in the future so he won't be hurt like this again. Frank then tunes in to do the outro and his soothing voice could send anyone to sleep (in a good way!) and his high notes are that like no other. It's debatable that this song is the best on the album-it's certainly my favorite
Rating: 10/10 *favorite*
It wouldn't really be a Tyler album without some song like this. Like Cowboy, many lyrics in this song are some that people would see as offensive. Let's start with the beat. This sounds like something purposely made with the idea of mosh pits or some form of violence in mind (perhaps why the music video was of them wrestling?). It is an interesting beat, not necessarily one that gets in your head, but when you see the name of the song, you definitely remember what it sounds like. Now, the lyrics. The lyrics are typical ones you would find in a majority of his songs, not on WOLF though. On this album there are few songs like this. This song was definitely one people were chanting back when it came out on Valentine's Day, but since then, it has definitely continued to age and now seems a bit dry-not to say I don't like the song, but this song isn't a favorite of many people. Although a decent beat and witty lyrics, the song doesn't have much more to offer other than adequate rhymes and possible bruises the next time he plays it at a concert you go to.
Rating: 7/10
6) Answer
It is known throughout Tyler's music that his father left him before he had a chance to know him. His resentment towards his father and his eloquence about it has allowed him to be successful in his music, seeing as how he references him in many of his songs. Tyler seems to go back and forth about him hating his dad and how he is a "fucking faggot", but he also switches to him wanting to talk to him wanting to "pick up and answer". Syd offers some beautiful background and harmonizing, making it calm, but Tyler lyrics have a negative connotation (at least a majority of them do). Many of Tyler's fans (or just people in general) can relate to this song and share the same emotions that he expresses in his song. It is important to have this song on the album, showing how although he is changing (at least it's speculated that he is), he still has the same hatred for his father, but he would still be interested in talking to him. Although personally I can't relate this song does speak out to kids with no father, plus the harmonizing by Syd is beautiful.
Rating: 7.5/10
7) Slater
For those who don't know, Slater is the name of Tyler's BMX bike. This song offers a very interesting insight as to where Tyler is in his life right now and the progress he has made. While the beat isn't one of my favorites in particular, it is a unique one. The lyrics show where he is in his life right now and how he feels about it. In some regards, it's a cliche because Tyler often expresses how he was "pushed into stardom" and how in some instances he hates being famous and wishes he could quit. Some of the words do blend together nicely (for instance, the second verse of the song) and flow nicely. Upon my first listen, I wasn't all that impressed with a majority of the song. However, I do firmly believe that Frank's harmonizing adds to the song tremendously. The last part of the song where his "bitch is on my handle bars" is my favorite part of the song, mostly because of it's peaceful and relaxing.
Rating: 7.5/10
8) 48
Given the amount of praise over this song, it seems that this could be one of the album favorites from everybody, especially seeing as it is one of Tyler's favorites. The intro is Nas talking about the affect of crack on minorities. It then shows us the intro with Tyler and Frank about how you can get it from him in the continental United States (48 states I get it in). I think it's also worth noting that on Frank's album (Channel Orange) he had a song about someone who was affected from crack, maybe this song is coming from the dealers perspective and not the users. Overall, Tyler rhymes with words like he sells crack, but he has also noted that he doesn't use drugs. Overall, this song is somewhat catchy and the lyrics are kind of witty, but I wouldn't say this song is my favorite. I don't quite understand a lot of the hype about it, but I can admit that it is a good song.
Rating: 7.5/10
9) Colossus
This song is about how fans dickride Tyler often. Many times already this song has been compared to that of "Stan" by Eminem. The song does have lyrics that are interesting and make you keep paying attention so you can keep along. It's known throughout the song that the person that Tyler is talking to is psycho, much like Tyler himself sometimes. This fan seems to be exactly like Tyler, who is unique and often says things like "fuck em" and is his own person. He has his own opinions and encourages his fans to be unique as well. It's ironic that he loves and appreciates so much and does everything that he does, yet he isn't his own person. He would think being exactly like Tyler would make Tyler like him, but in fact because he's like him he would mostly likely not be too fond of him. It's noticeable that at the end Tyler would do anything to shut the kid up and take his photo and eventually it just leads to him getting pissed off. The beat on this song is quite interesting and one you could listen to for a long amount of time. The lyrics are interesting and keep you listening throughout the song.
Rating: 9/10
10) a. PartyIsntOver
The beat of the song is one that was expected out of WOLF, at least in my eyes. The echoing of Tyler's voice and the background vocals add an eerie but soothing effect on the listener. This is definitely a song that someone would smoke to, seeing as it is a relaxed beat and also has a deeper meaning. "The Party isn't over, we could still dance girl" and "take a chance with a nigga" show that he is talking about a girl (probably Salem). Overall, this song is fun to listen to and definitely not one to skip.
Rating: 8.5/10
b. Campfire
Ahhhhh campfires. Classic past time. Bundling up around a fire and making smores. Seeing as how Tyler loves lakes and camp and stuff, I'm surprised he didn't make this song sooner. The beat not only traps you in it's campfire like setting, but it becomes hard to pause when you don't want to miss one millisecond of this calming, laid back song. I firmly believe this is one of the most underrated songs on WOLF. If people heard this side of Tyler, they wouldn't have this misconceptions about other parts of his personality. You should play this song in your car on a relaxing road and put it on full blast. I wish it was longer, but oh well.
Rating: 9/10
c. Bimmer
Releasing Bimmer as the second single (technically speaking) was a smart move on Tyler's part, this song shows us some of the new style of music. The comparison of a girl he likes to a BMW car is one that isn't unexpected from him, but it still sounds super nice. The soothing piano chords make us want more and Frank harmonizing near the end makes this song one that should be shown to all people being introduced into Tyler's music. These three songs as a whole is one of the best combined on the album-one you shouldn't ever skip and you should put on full blast.
Rating (as a whole): 9.5/10
The fact that Tyler got to work with Pharrell in the first place is quite amazing, considering that is his idol. Arguably, this is a song that everyone can relate to. Whether it's being back and forth about how you feel about someone, or you feel like you're getting played; "what the fuck, is this practice?". He goes back to his old ways and he wants to strangle her and he hates her, but he actually loves her and she's perfect in his eyes. It is also a common character trait in Tyler that he goes back and forth and he also has multiple personalities and multiple opinions that go back and forth. Pharrell harmonizing in the back is beautifully done and when the key line "I'm in love" comes up, you can't help just melting and feeling the music hit your soul. But then Tyler takes it back around and tunes it back into the "I Fucking Hate You" which is much like Tyler's general style in music. This song is one of the best off WOLF and it's awesome they decided to make a music video for it.
Rating: 9.5/10
12) Pigs
Many kids who get bullied at schools can relate to this song, seeing as it's general theme is revenge for people who wrong you for being mean to you, or terrorizing you. Many fans of Tyler's can relate to the theme of bullying or not being that accepted in their school. Now, this isn't to say his fans are prone to school shootings or violence, but it is a common factor throughout his fans that they aren't "accepted" at school and feel alone and bullied. This song speaks for those people who would act on how they feel and bring violence to their school. In the third verse, Tyler clarifies a few details saying that "music had nothing to do with my final decision, I just really wanted someone to come pay me attention". Many times when a school shooting occur, this seems to be a general theme where the kid just wanted some attention or someone to listen. Michael Moore once asked Marilyn Manson "If you could talk to the kids of Columbine, what would you say to them?", to which he responded with the iconic "I wouldn't say a single word to them, I would listen to what they have to say. And that's what no one did."
Rating: 8.5/10
13) Parking Lot
This song doesn't have much of a deeper meaning. Although it sounds appealing and has a nice beat, the lyrics are so-so I'd say. It was a smart decision to get Casey Veggies to do the hook. The beat is something that you would probably expect out of GOBLIN, but in Tyler's third verse, some of the background beats start to turn into jazz, thus showing how he is progressing, not only in lyrics, but in beats as well. Mike G's verse is good, I wish it was longer though, seeing as it is but a few lines. His line about coals/diamonds is one that reminded me of Mike G's capabilities and how he is without a doubt the most underrated rapper in Odd Future. Certainly, I hope this song helps boost his career so he is more noticed. Tyler's lyrics are alright, not ones to be super excited about, but not his worst by far. This song is one that you expect on all of his albums, but no one gets that hyped about. Although it is a good song, it isn't the best on WOLF, but then again, not the worst.
Rating: 8/10
14) Rusty
Whether it's the catchy beat, the appearance by Earl or Domo, or the guest starring on David Letterman, this song is one that people will remember from WOLF. The classic beat sends us back to a simpler time (also noticeable that this sounds something that would EXACTLY come out of Domo's mixtape No Idols). It's catchy, gets stuck in your head, but you love every second of it. Letting Domo do the first verse and the hook is a smart decision, as he truly shows his talents as a rapper in this. Hopefully he will gain recognition for this that is much deserved (being Odd Futures' second most underrated rapper). Tyler's verse also is one that reminds us of his older self, but adds some new flavor that is noteworthy, and should be praised. Some of these lines are quite smart actually. "I'm harder than DJ Khaled playing the fucking quiet game" is one of my personal favorite lines. The style of the lyrics is similar to his old works, but he has improved a lot, so his lyrics are wittier. Sorry if this is confusing-similar style, but new and improved lyrics. Now, Earl's verse is one that is pretty decent, but is cut off early by Sam as he kills Earl (notice that Tyler kills all of his friends in Window, but Earl wasn't there to be killed, so he was offed in this album). Now, I wouldn't go so far as to say this is Earl's best performance, even in a Tyler song, but it isn't his worse. I sure would have liked to know what the end of his verse was before Sam killed him.
Rating: 9/10
15) Trashwang
You should know first of all that this is a joke song. Yep, it wouldn't be an album by Tyler without one. As he says on his Twitter, "TO THE KIDS WHO ONLY LISTEN TO THAT TRAP RAP SHIT DO YOU LIKE THE TRASHWANG SONG? I MADE THAT FOR YOUR KIND. LET ME KNOW." So, right off the bat I expected some ignorant shit. The beat is definitely one you could hear at a concert. If you don't wanna get in the pit at a OF show (I highly recommend going in) then you might wanna watch out when this song comes on. Now, the beat is one that gets you pumped up. Not much to speak about when it comes to the beat. It's good, but again, he made this song mostly out of spite, which makes it hard to review. The lyrics is just something to pump you up, not any real meaning to them-although it is funny to see Taco, Jasper, Na'Kel and Lucas on a track. There isn't much else to say about the song.
Rating: 7.5/10
16) Treehome95
After his second performance on Jimmy Fallon, we certainly all got hyped up when he performed this song. It send you back to a peaceful age, where you feel like you're in a field of grass just romping around, or lying down, looking at the stars and a overlooking a city (also one of the themes of WOLF as a whole). Not only are the lyrics sentimental, and the beat one that soothes you and makes you think happy thoughts, but the jazz like tune is one we want more of, and given that Tyler is a big fan of jazz and has expressed interest in making an album with it, if you like this song, you're in luck! There isn't much else to write about this song expect how peaceful and enjoyable this is. If you're ever introducing someone to Tyler, this song is a must have. I wish the song was longer, but hey, enjoy it while you can!
Rating: 9.5/10
17) Tamale
Ahhh Tamale. Arguably the most "turnt up" song of the album. It's no lie (especially if you look at Tyler's Twitter) that this is probably the song he looks forward to performing the most. There isn't much deep meaning behind this song, it's mostly just something to rap to at the concerts. As for my take on it, I thought it was interesting to have Tallulah do the hook. The beat is alright, not the best one on WOLF, but this song does provide some motivation, maybe to hit someone or work out, but something nevertheless. The lyrics don't have too much of an important role, mostly just some rhymes to pump people up. I'm gonna have to agree with my friend Chris (im-a-walking-paradox) on this one though; this song is annoying. Although it pumps you up, after a few times this gets super annoying and the song loses interest, making it not that great 2 minutes and 46 seconds.
Rating: 7/10
18) Lone
I'm gonna start by saying this: Lone is the most underrated song on WOLF, hands down. There is no doubt in my mind that this is one of the best songs on the album. If you're still unsure, let me break it down for you, nice and easy. Let's start with the beat. This is one that one can lay back to and relax, or go outside and skate around the city while putting this on full blast. This is the form of jazz that Tyler seems to be transforming into is one that is unique and mollify any troubles in your life. The violins and laid back piano, guitar and the saxophone (I believe) make this a beat you can let your guard down to, so you can really hear him speak from his heart. His first verse is just like him; complaining about his current troubles (e.g. annoying fans, mortgage, etc.) but then through the second hook he transforms into his general theme of first/last songs on his albums (deep, personal and often times dark). He talks about the death of his grandmother, who he has mentioned previously in his music, seeing as she put up a place for him and his mom back when he made BASTARD. He explains how she died, the situation they were in and the severity of the matter. Although the death is a serious matter, Tyler finds a way to express it in a calming, but still sad way. When he utters those final words "She died that night" I get chills; every time. To me at least, this song is easy to relate to (due to the recent death of my uncle, in a similar way to Tyler's grandmother), but people should appreciate this song for it's relaxing and emotion evoking power. This will always be a song to listen to when I'm down, happy, whenever. More people need to praise this song, this is the direction you want Tyler to go in. It's questionable if I will find another song that will speak to me in a special way this one did to me, and I hope if my uncle is out there, he knows that this song is what reminds me of him, because I know he would be proud.
Rating: 10/10
Overall Review
So overall, this album was pretty solid, in my eyes. Maybe it's the fact that I've been waiting for this song since GOBLIN came out, and it's finally out. I think some of the transitions in between songs really added to the whole "story" idea of WOLF. I do think some parts of this song could have been tweaked, but I still do enjoy what was given in this album. I see myself listening to this for a long time, and having a sense of nostalgia back to when I'm at my current age, outside, listening to this album and bullshitting around with friends. I can't wait to hear more of his jazz like progression.
Overall Rating: 9/10