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Author: J. J.

  • You’re invited! Four events in and around Louisville

    I’m so thrilled about these upcoming events (3/7-5/4: two concerts, a play, and a lecture) that I’m inviting everyone. I’ll be buying my tickets in the next two weeks—and none of them are more than $25. Charles Bradley will be at Exit/In in Nashville on May 4th; the others are all in Louisville, through the…

  • A few album ratings – Part 6

    ********** 10 Rodriguez – Searching for Sugar Man – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (June 2012) ********** 10 Gregory Porter – Be Good (February 2012) ********** 10 Depeche Mode – Violator (March 1990) ********* 9 Tegan and Sara – Hearthrob (January 2013) ********* 9 Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city (October 2012) ********* 9 Father…

  • Are humans special?

    I’ve had a couple of conversations recently about evolution, particularly as it relates to modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens). I feel like I haven’t done a very good job explaining it in these recent conversations, so here are a few sources from experts on the topic, starting with the most basic.

  • Exploring the history of home video and music media

    I may need help (honestly). Anyone want to go on this data quest with me? It wasn’t until November, when Led Zeppelin offered their new concert film (Celebration Day) on Blu-ray, that I asked myself, “Is it finally time to stop buying DVDs?” So I began to dig into the history of home video formats,…

  • My IMDb films of 2012

    I’ve been using IMDb’s customizable lists and ratings system for at least 10 years. Here is a typed list of films and TV shows that were released in the Louisville area this year that I’ve seen. I’m also including screenshots of my complete list of ratings for the year: things I’ve watched and rated regardless…

  • Best Albums of 2012

    I’m always absorbed in music. There are innumerable ways to experience art in sound, so of course it’s impossible to quantify the quality of an album – although sites like AOTY are helpful as a general guide. This list is mostly personal preference, but with an ear to recommend both popular and obscure (mostly rock…