The Lost Art Of Album Covers

Posted on May 9th, 2010 in News Stories,Rants,TJSky13,Visitor Contribution Needed :) by TJSky

The Art of LP - Artistic Album Covers

A new book was released “The Art of the LP:  Classic Album Covers 1955-1995″ by Ben Wardel and Johnny Morgan.  It goes into the imagery and art form that was the LP cover.    I use was, because, let’s face it, we have become increasingly digital.  I’m not sure how many people even know what the cover of their favorite album looks like anymore.
I personally still purchase CDs.  I tend to download a song if it’s more of a catchy fad-type dance song.  I may not necessarily want an entire CD of hollow beats with repetitive words.  I own the CD from Gillette, who did “Short Short Man”…the rest of the CD made my ears bleed…if only they had mp3′s back in the day.
Even my teenage step-daughter prefers to get CDs of her favorite bands.  She enjoys the art to match the mood of the music and lyrics.
A lot of my friends discover music and live via their iPods and Zunes.  Limiting the artwork they are exposed to and limiting the connection of visual, audio and emotional stimuli.
It’s very much like the death of music videos and music tv.   If video killed the radio star, what exactly killed the video star?
I’d like to know how you purchase music, what factors contribute, if you miss the visual art that once was vital to marketing an album, and if you miss the videos that once pushed songs out to the masses through your local cable company?
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America’s Favorite Birth Control Turns 50….

Posted on May 9th, 2010 in LOUD&lowbrow,News Stories by TJSky

…that was the headline of an article I was reading.

And I thought “How can it be only 50 years when people have been pulling out for centuries?”

Then I read on and it was about birth control pills.

My bad!

I pull out

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“Better Living Through Sarcasm”

Posted on May 8th, 2010 in Rants,TJSky13 by TJSky

I saw a bumper sticker today that had that exact saying. I chuckled and in my head I agreed. I’m a chronic user of sarcastic mechanisms…and I get a lot of flak for it.

I had expected after so many years family and friends would eventually “get” my humor. Some have grown to appreciate it, or at least tolerate it. I’m fortunate to have many friends who embraced it from the beginning. However, there are still those in my life who don’t understand it, don’t appreciate it, and are flat-out offended no matter how small and innocent the sarcastic remark.

Reflecting on that fact, I further realized that those who are repulse by my moments of jest are typically those in my life I view as finding the least pleasure in their own life. The most serious, the most solemn, and disturbingly compliant are the members of my circle that don’t even applaud a well placed “That’s What She Said” during a conversation. Their brand of humor, in my eyes, is non-existent. I should find no surprise that sarcasm will not rate highly on their list.

Local councils are always creating days or weeks dedicated to celebrating culture, health, and other causes. There needs to be a week to rejoice in the simple and accessible method of humor we know as sarcasm. A vehicle to a more enjoyable life; a better way to live.

better living through sarcasm

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Got Jesus?

Posted on May 7th, 2010 in Funny Pictures,LOUD&lowbrow by TJSky

Got a mechanic?

jesus demotivational poster

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Walgreens for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 5th, 2010 in Rants,TJSky13 by TJSky

walgreens logo 300x108 Walgreens for Mothers Day

Driving into work today I hear a commercial on the radio for Walgreens.   Nothing special.

This commercial is for Mother’s Day shopping.  Not only should you go to Walgreens to get Mom an exquisite gift, but Walgreens is also armed with a “personal shopper” in order to help you make the best selection.

Are you kidding me?

Walgreens is the place you buy a gift because you forgot and you are already en route to your holiday destination.  I’ve stopped in there many a time for a box of candy for a Christmas gift or a forgotten birthday card.

I just can’t wrap my mind around going in to a Walgreens and getting a personal shopper to assist me pick out the best paperback book or generic branded tunic for the woman who gave birth to me.

Why not just stop in 7 Eleven and shop for mom?  At least then you can pick up a Big Gulp and  a Spicy Bite while you are there.

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Cinco de Mayo…

Posted on May 1st, 2010 in LOUD&lowbrow,Visitor Contribution Needed :) by TJSky

…because St. Patrick’s Day just isn’t enough!

Happy Cinco de Mayo

For those who celebrate, share your plans, traditions, and stories (you know, the ones you lie and say you were too drunk to remember what happened) with all of us!

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you are what you eat…….

Posted on May 1st, 2010 in jDarden by jDarden

wow, add your own comments and posts….this one is for all of you Dirty Sun fans out there. Be a part of The Dirty Sun…..

Mine>>>>>>>>>>…who eats weed, really? because this “M” looks like he has been handed the “left hand cigarette” once to0 many times and then was sent to work in your local grocers freezer….

enjoy and thanks for being a TDS supporter!

*PoSt YoUr CoMmEnTs*

m and mmmmm you are what you eat.......

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