I may be doing AUGUST 08 a huge disservice for his project Father by just highlighting “Funeral,” and for that, I apologize. However, this song is as beautiful as it is haunting as hell. It’s one of those tracks that grabs you with its honesty and never lets you go. AUGUST’s entire project is like that. […]
Read moreWhy Fallout 3 Is One of the GOATs
On the heels of the initial Fallout 4 trailer, I began to think about 2008’s Fallout 3. Upon further review, I feel the game is one of the greatest of all time. Now, I won’t go into details about the story, as it’s been seven years and you’ve probably already played through it (if you’re smart, […]
Read more"Let Nas Down" and the Absent Father
Editor’s Note: I’d like to apologize if this comes off as rambling in some points. I just wanted to speak on several issues.Now, I love hip-hop, and respect its “forefathers” and whatnot. So, this isn’t meant to be slanderous. But, “Let Nas Down” has got to be one of the saddest sappiest most-butthurt saddest songs in recent hip-hop […]
Read moreFive Reasons Why We Can’t Have Sex: National HIV Testing Day Edition
(Ed. Note: This segment originally went by a more ribald name, but, due to pressure from “advertisers,” Mr. SoTB decided to go for a slightly more family-friendly approach.) Here are some reasons why we could never have any type of sex, including a handjob. 1) You don’t know your status. Seriously, people. It’s 2012. Just […]
Read moreFathers: A Speed on the Beat Rantanalysis
Alright, time to chill on the happy-go-lucky jazz for a bit.::takes Waka Flocka off my playlist and fires up some Coltrane:: Sunday is Father’s Day. This is one of those obviously concocted holidays to push consumerism and all that other big business crap. But, it’s still one that hits close to home in several ways. […]
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