Crucial Track for August 9, 2026

"Walk the Dinosaur" by Was (Not Was)

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Which song was the first one that made you realize music can give you goosebumps?

I remember listening to this when I was younger. My dad would take me and my bother roller skating and the neon lights would turn on when this song played. I remember trying to dance in my skates and just enjoying to feeling of joy.

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Crucial Track for August 8, 2026

"Sweater Weather" by The Neighbourhood

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Post one of your favorite weather-related songs.

This is a song that I came across a couple years ago. It’s haunting in that it just fills the space with a chill vibe.

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I loaned out my laptop to a friend a couple weeks ago and I kind of miss it being part of my writing workflow.

Honestly, he’s going to do more with it than what I was doing. He’s stuck in the hospital and I’m stuck running errands without a second to think.


I sometimes think about how our infrastructure slowly corrodes.

A power line with a rusty transformer.

A little more natur in your feed

Some trees.

Watched: Ludwig S1E6, Episode 6 🍿

It’s a really good series. I recommend it to anyone who likes murder comedies.


Just took a moment to take in the sites

Tree with red flowers.

Crucial Track for July 25, 2026

"Sweet Agnes" by Masayoshi Takanaka

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Post a song that uses an instrument in an abnormal way

This guy uses a surfboard shaped guitar. I took me a while to find a good picture of it.

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Feeling a little down. Going to plan some time to workout. πŸ‹πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ


I’m having trouble getting started today.