#12"Single

[rastronomicals]

11:12 AM EDT July 18, 2024:

Tangerine Dream - "Dr Destructo (12 Inch Single)" From the Soundtrack album Thief Special Edition (March 1981)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

After which, I get off the boat.

[skulandcrossbones]

it's so wild to me that you absolutely cannot force a hyperfixation to happen. like you'll watch the most perfectly tailor-made-for-you content that everyone says you'll love and feel absolutely nothing, and then the thing you watch on a whim to fill time will reach through the screen and put its damn fingers in your brain and start rearranging the neurons right in front of you and every single time you're like THIS??? THIS??????? and this happens like every 6-12 months forever

[n0tsketchyy]

The Batfam definitely has a group chat called "Official Mission Communications ONLY" that Bruce created with the strictest instructions about its purpose.

It lasted exactly 12 hours before Dick sent a meme.

Now it's just chaos, but Bruce never leaves because secretly it's how he keeps tabs on everyone.

Every few weeks he'll respond to 74 messages of nonsense with a single "Focus." and everyone behaves for approximately 5 minutes.

The real mission communications happen in individual texts directly to Bruce, who feels a tiny spark of relief each time his phone pings with "OFFICIAL MISSION CHAT (217 unread messages)" because it means they're all still alive enough to be annoying.

Occasionally in the middle of arguments about cereal rankings and who stole whose equipment, Bruce will just type "Status?" and everyone immediately responds with their location and condition. No one ever comments on this ritual, but everyone participates without fail.

Even Jason, who once replied "bleeding out in an alley but the cereal argument is worth it" which resulted in five vigilantes converging on his location in under three minutes.

The most treasured screenshot in Tim's blackmail folder is from the one time Bruce accidentally sent "proud of you all" at 3:42 AM after a particularly rough night. No one has ever mentioned it directly, but Damian has it printed and hidden in his sketchbook.

[rastronomicals]

4:58 PM EST February 23, 2025:

Tangerine Dream - "Diamond Diary (12 Inch Single)" From the Soundtrack album Thief Special Edition (March 1981)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

After which, I get off the boat.

[reggae-vibes-com]

Double 12" Spin #39 = Roy Shirley/Big Youth/I Roy & Jah Larry/Ken Parker =

This edition takes a trip back to the 1970s, featuring several artists, many of whom are no longer with us. We begin with a 12" single by Roy Shirley with a medley of his biggest hits, called The Great Roy Shirley. The medley includes Hold Them, Feel Good (also known as In The Groove), and Get Ready (also known as Get On The Ball). The record was produced by the longtime partnership of Pete Weston and Lloyd Charmers, a duo responsible for numerous hits. Both Weston and Charmers went on to successful solo producing careers, with Canadian-based Weston finding success with the Micron Music label. Roy Shirley, also known as King Roy Shirley and The High Priest, launched his musical career in 1965 with the single Oh Shirley. In 1966, he recorded Hold Them, considered one of the first true rocksteady tracks, produced by Joe Gibbs. Roy's ecstatic live performances contributed significantly to his success, particularly during the 1960s and 70s. He made the UK his permanent home in 1973, where he established several organizations dedicated to mentoring artists and nurturing young talent. His final performance was at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in 2008. He passed away a month later at the age of 63. The B-side of the 12-inch single features renowned toasters Big Youth and I-Roy (credited here under his real name, Roy Reid). While the label lists two separate tracks, the two tunes blend seamlessly together, which is unsurprising as they both utilize the same backdrop: Roy Shirley's Hold Them, also known as the Leggo Beast riddim. Big Youth, born Manley Augustus Buchanan, is a reggae artist of exceptional stature. Emerging in the early 1970s, he quickly became one of Jamaica's top deejays, also gaining notoriety for his teeth, which were inlaid with red, gold, and green jewels. His 1973 album, Screaming Target, became an instant classic. Starting in the mid-1970s, he took control of his production, releasing music on his own labels, Negusa Nagast and Augustus Buchanan. He enjoyed continued success and prolific output until the mid-1980s, when the rise of digital riddims pushed him somewhat into the background. Since the turn of the millennium, he has returned to the forefront, frequently performing at festivals worldwide and regularly recording new music. I Roy's story, unfortunately, has a less positive ending. After working in the sound system circuit, he recorded a four-song set for producer Harry Mudie, which launched a successful career throughout the 1970s. He recorded popular tracks with various producers, and his 1973 debut album for Gussie Clarke, Presenting I Roy, was a major hit. His work with Bunny Lee is also well-known, including his "feud" with deejay Prince Jazzbo. He later signed with Virgin Records, which released several of his albums. Like many artists of the 1970s, I Roy struggled to adapt to the rise of digital riddims. He faced health issues and financial difficulties, even experiencing homelessness. He passed away in November 1999, penniless and alone, in a hospital in Spanish Town. The second 12" single features Jah Larry, a reggae deejay/singer, producer, and label owner whose output was relatively limited. Beyond his base in Clarendon, Jamaica, little is known about him. On this single, he collaborates with singer Ken Parker, who enjoyed a successful, though brief, career in the Jamaican music industry. During the latter half of the 1960s, Parker scored hits for both Coxsone Dodd's Studio One and Duke Reid's Treasure Isle. His biggest successes came with Treasure Isle, including the tunes Jimmy Brown and Can't Hide. Disillusioned with the music business, he left Jamaica in 1972, moving to the UK via the US. Since the 1980s, he has focused on gospel music and continues to perform occasionally. The track by Jah Larry and Ken Parker is a successful remake of The Techniques' 1967 hit, Queen Majesty, which itself was an adaptation of The Impressions' massive hit Minstrel And Queen. It's possible that Jah Larry and Ken Parker drew inspiration from The Jayes' version featuring deejay Ranking Trevor, famous for the iconic "takeover" scene in the film Rockers. The track is produced by Lloyd Charmers, a prominent artist and singer who has made a significant contribution to the Jamaican music industry. Read the full article

[idontmindifuforgetme]

yes girl I think it’s incredibly sexy how indecisive you are about every single decision in your life. I also love how you haven’t let anything go since you were 12. can we make out now