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I ran / Listened to new music again on the mill, but no Taylor Swift
Rolling Stone ranked all 229 of Taylor Swift’s songs and just recently revealed the top 10: #1 All Too Well #2 New Romantics #3 mirrorball #4 Delicate #5 august #6 Long Live #7 Lover #8 Blank Space #9 marjorie #10 Dear John
The worst? Via her seventh album, Lover – it was the song “Me!”
65 days until EXIT PLAN
New Music Friday:
I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that!
Ending with a Brent favorite and Starting with a Brent favorite – it’s Run the Jewels. Not a truly brand spanking new album, but a new one. Their 4th album RTJ4 is going to be remixed entirely by Latin artists and will be called RTJ Cu4tro – it’s out on November 11th and will feature remixes and new versions of the tracks. I’m still excited. Today, you can hear a new version of “Walking in the Snow,” now titled “Caminando en la Nieve” – click here to listen to it on YouTube. I was afraid to play some clips.
The Atlanta four-piece band – Algiers (al jeerz) are set to return with a new album coming out February 24th. It’s called Shook. I don’t know too much about this band, but they did something that’s going to make me go back and listen to their past albums – they have like three other studio albums. This past week they unveiled a new song called “Irreversible Damage,” featuring Rage Against the Machine bandleader Zack de la Rocha.
Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has had its big time premieres shown. You and I can finally catch it on November 11th. Apparently – they did good and it doesn’t disappoint. Officially released today is Rihanna first solo single in six years – it’s taken from the Black Panther sequel’s soundtrack. The new song is called “Lift Me Up.” Remember, Rihanna is the halftime entertainment at the next Super Bowl.
Violinist Lindsey Stirling has a new album out and it’s Christmas music (play clip) As you can see, the video of the song “Snow Waltz” is showing the transitions from Autumn & Halloween to the winter holiday of Christmas. The Snow Waltz actually came out several weeks ago on October 7th but I waited. Like it or not, on Tuesday – that’s November 1st – you’re going to hear the “Queen of Christmas” – that’s officially Mariah Carey’s new trademark.
Finally, it’s a Brent favorite and as I’ve said before . . . this is one to chill out to in my house library: it’s Ben Cramer . . . professionally known as Old Sea Brigade. He has slowly released half of the album leading up to today – but now it is in its entirety – all ten songs – we get the album called 5AM Paradise.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “When you’re happy you enjoy the music, but when you’re sad you understand the lyrics.” by Frank Ocean
Tomorrow night – Game 1 of the World Series as my beloved Philadelphia Phillies take on those Astros from Houston. Here come the Bandwagon fans. I enjoy a bigger party and celebration, but I do have some angst here. Let me explain.
Back in 2000 – I was working in Baltimore for the first time at a Classic Rock station. Classic Rock that Really Rocks. Anyway, being an overall football fan, I was excited to have the opportunity to cheer on another team besides my Eagles. The Baltimore Ravens – they were in a whole other conference – no big deal. Tony Banks to Trent Dilfer. They didn’t even know the running back – Jamal Lewis. They thought it was still Priest Holmes.
I got picked on a lot for being a band wagon fan from . . . band wagon fans. So much so, that during the Super Bowl – I actually was cheering on the New York Giants.
So, my tips for bandwagon Phillies fans:
Bryce Harper is not a National and Zach Wheeler is not a Met
No – Chase Utley and Cole Hamels are no longer on the team
Yup – that Realmuto behind the plate not Chooch
Yes – that’s a rookie at shortstop, Bryson Stott – not J-roll and certainly not Larry Bowa.
Schmitty is not at 3rd base . . . that’s Alec Bohm who has a tendency to take his shirt off during the playoff celebrations. Some ladies have pointed that out. A lot of ladies.
And finally at first base – it’s not Rice Hoskins . . . it’s Reeeeeese (Rhys) Hoskins.
Go Phillies!
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” – by Babe Ruth
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Via Someone – “What’s going on for 2023?”Too soon?
67 days until EXIT PLAN
Welcome to AMA Wednesday –
Via someone – “What’s up with Jiu-Jitsu?” Last time I was there was last Wednesday, October 19th. Last night was the first time that I could sleep with my arm up. Close.
Via someone – “With you running . . . another race?” Well, there is the Turkey Trot – 50th Annual in Newark, DE. I’ve done that one twice. In fact, my whole family did it last year. BUT – we do have an event on the night before AND there are plans for the weekend. Not sure yet – I still have time. It’s Saturday, November 19th though. There’s also the Reindeer Run on Friday, December 2nd at night in Newark. We wanted to do that one last year, but missed registration – this year a conflict there too – my daughter has a dance performance.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Don’t worry about looking good – worry about achieving your goals.” – by Ray Dalio
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My Phillies are going to the World Series.
I literally just changed everything that I was going to do via a simple text from my brother.
45,485 people were in that stadium
Bryce Harper / Focus – everything goes silent, but his heartbeat
69 days until EXIT PLAN
GOAL SETTING MONDAY
I was listening to a Tim Ferriss podcast this weekend and it was an older one . . . one that I think I’ve even listened to before – from 2019. Anyway – it was Gary Keller from Keller Williams Realty. He’s written a book that’s on my list to get – The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results.
The goal is to have a great day by noon. Events of the morning will then drive your afternoon.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “If people aren’t laughing at your goals, they’re too small.” – by Bryce Harper
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I loved my run today on the mill. It zipped by as I was listening to all the new music that was out as well as the entire new Taylor Swift album.
72 days until EXIT PLAN
New Music Friday:
I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that!
Last night at Midnight, Miss Taylor Swift released her newest album: Midnights (play a clip), but a couple hours before that she had a teaser trailer played during Thursday Night Football – who won that game? nobody knows. (play clip) Actually, the Cardinals did beat the Saints. Anyway, as you just heard, she was thanking Amazon because that’s what the Thursday Night Football games are being played on this year. I began overthinking things last night and was concerned that she might have an exclusive with Amazon initially on the music. Around 1am this morning, I stirred in bed and honestly went to my Spotify account, just to make sure that it was there. It was – thank you, Taylor. Anyway, I’ve listened to it all. / From the beginning, when I was running on the mill this morning “Anti-Hero” jumped out to me – one of my favs on the album / also, “Snow on the Beach” with Lana Del Ray – enjoyed that one too. Watch the little ones though. Some lyrics sneak up on you. Actually, on the majority of these songs, I’ll need the radio friendly version for my daughter. I mean, one song – track 8 – let’s got hear “Vigilante . . . shtuff?” And that’s cool. I actually enjoy the raw, real, and dark lyrics that Taylor was spewing throughout this album – great music, too. Well done. Also, it appears that a ton of videos / short movies are coming our way with this album. I delayed the Babble this morning because at 8am she debuted the video for “Anti-Hero” – when I heard it first on the mill – I had no idea that it was coming. Once I dug in this morning, well . . . I had to wait. (play clip) At the beginning of this Taylor talk I actually played another clip from that video as well. Swiftie Heaven is upon us.
We’ve got new Arctic Monkeys – a whole new album called The Car – 10 songs / 37 minutes of tunage. The band continues to grow musically. I’ve enjoyed their past rock albums, but their most recent one from 2018 Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino was definitely a more chill, relax sound – not necessarily “rock”. This album – The Car – follows along with those similar sounds. (play cut) Appears we have another well done and musically sound album from the Arctic Monkeys – I haven’t listened to all yet, but definitely will this weekend.
Emmaline released a new single today “I Wish You Peace” (play clip) About a month ago, she did a collaboration with Anthony Strong and performed a cover of the Crowded House song “Don’t Dream It’s Over” (play clip) Just an amazing voice that I want to say that you don’t necessarily expect? She also rips it on the violin. She is doing a small round of shows in December called “Emmaline Sings the Christmas Classics Tour” – 3 cities New Hampshire / New York / and Philadelphia. My wife and I saw her last year AND we’re going this year too. The show is at the South Jazz Kitchen – awesome place for food but even better for the jazz music that you’re going to hear there. If you’re able to hit any of these shows – I highly suggest you get it onto your calendar.
Last new music highlight of the Babble, we get a 6 pack of new songs from Joe Bonamassa – the bluesy guitarist who’s also known for his vintage guitar collection. he has more than 400 guitars and 400 amplifiers – in his Bona-seum. Like that? Anyway, today we get Road to Redemption. I was simply digging on track 1 – “Black Roses” – if the other 5 are like that, we got ourselves a winner.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” by Taylor Swift
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HAPPY FRIDAY EVE AND SWIFTIE EVE!
Tonight at Midnight . . . it’s Midnights by Taylor Swift – 13 new songs. Apparently, she is releasing a “Midnights” teaser trailer tonight during “Thursday Night Football” via the Amazon broadcast of the New Orleans Saints and the Arizona Cardinals.
I didn’t run. Not going to push what’s happening here. Sort of like my shoulder. Baby steps of positivity happen and I must allow that to keep going. Last time, I did a 5k run on back to to back days was April 4th and April 5th
73 days until EXIT PLAN
Habits to Form: * 2 at night Do the dishes Lay out clothes for the next day
2 in the morning Make your bed Take an internal shower – drink a glass of water
Lastly – ENJOY THE NOW
When receiving a backrub – I always end up fearing the end of the rub. The double tap close on the rub.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “We build our character from the bricks of habit we pile up day by day.” – by Zig Ziglar
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I very much did NOT want to run today, but I did. Put in a full 5K. My monkey mind was fighting me the entire way.
74 days until EXIT PLAN
Welcome to AMA Wednesday –
Via someone – “Are you really running again?”
Sort of. I need to do something. I was really happy getting back at Jiu-Jitsu. I was really beginning to feel it again. And then – this shoulder issue.
Arch pads
Tomorrow is normally Friday Eve . . . this week – it’s Swiftie Eve
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Better to trip with the feet than with the tongue” – by Zeno //
He’s had a lot of guests that I’ve enjoyed listening to: Jocko Willink, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Ryan Holiday, James Clear, Robert Greene, Steven Pinker, Mark Manson.
Simple, relaxed conversations. He gets the guest to talk. Plus, he’s from the UK, so I enjoy that accent as well as anyone.
Just finished listening to Anna Lembke episode – from awhile ago – I hunted that one down. It was mentioned within another podcast that I was listening to. Anyway, there are some recent ones that I want to dig into Donald Robertson with Stoicism. Recent one, apparently goes deep into “The Mystery of Female Sex Drive.”
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.” – by Marcus Aurelius
