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Alan's avatar

Something pretty big happened on July 1st. Shinedown (a major rock band that debuted in the early 2000's with over 5.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, for those who don't know) released a concept album entirely focused on the events of the last couple of years. Can I recommend an unofficial multiplier that everyone go stream (or even purchase) the new album, even if you aren't necessarily a fan of their style?

Some sample lyrics:

"Hip, hip, hip hooray

Yeah, the world is a stage

Where you can act out loud and rattle the cage

And remove any doubt that you're enraged

Like a fool, I guess, at the end of the day

You might be woke but not awake"

"All hail, power to the people

Except you, you check the box we don't like"

"We've had enough of all these pointless points of view

Just cash the checks, you'll never have to tell the truth"

Perhaps my favorite:

"We don't need supervision

We don't want your religion

Too many cooks in the kitchen

And now we know

You don't know what you're doing

You don't care who you ruin

Just keep the fantasy moving

It's a hell of a show"

Some sample interludes:

"Welcome to Planet Zero. Planetary regulations require that you check your screens for a list of all approved speech, protected classes, and accepted behaviors. We hope that you enjoy your stay."

"We hope that you are enjoying your stay. We're always here to provide you with standardized experiences, as well as state-approved entertainment and re-education. Please remember, planetary regulations require that you provide clean papers upon request by any and all authorities. Thank you."

It gets better. I don't want to spoil all the surprises.

https://www.shinedown.com/

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Somehow I fear what will come after Boris. While he instituted the worst of the covid measures, he also was one of the first, if not the first, western leaders to lead his country out of the dystopia that is covid.

The covidians are not beaten, not by a long shot. There is still clamor for vaccines, endless boosters and mandates for kids. The fact that Eric Adams wants to force NYC kids says a lot about how much support such measures have. Then, masks. They just won't die. And I see them coming back in places because even now people still intuitively think they "help"

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