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New Music for Old Rockers – Cold Hate and Hot Love Edition

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I was in the minority when Italian rock band Måneskin set the world on fire a year ago with their cover of the Four Seasons song “Beggin.” For me, hearing that song come on the radio or stream meant an immediate channel change or song skip. I hated that immensely popular song and the group’s overall sound. But now I feel vindicated.

Måneskin has released a new album, and this Pitchfork review completely excoriates it. If you don’t feel like clicking the link for the full review, here are some choice highlights for you.

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Another Edition of … Am I a Bad Guy?

~ Jim Flanigan

The Amazon is burning. The “lungs” of our planet are dying. I already sense less oxygen in our air. I’m planning to somehow get my hands on an asthma inhaler so I can suck in more air and oxygen than you can. Am I a bad guy?

And yet, this past weekend, while the Amazon is on fire, I defoliated our back yard.

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Shouldn’t I be planting trees rather than tearing them out? Am I a bad guy?

I feel the need to do something positive to turn this situation around. I think a good first step is to stop pulling weeds.