Year Released: 1988 Notable Songs: “Please Don’t Go Girl”, “You Got It (The Right Stuff)”, “I’ll Be Loving You Forever”, “Hangin’ Tough”, “Cover Girl” Album MVP: “Please Don’t Go Girl” Why I Loved It: When I reflect back on the ‘80’s there’s a handful of memories I have that stand out more than others. Jordache … Read More
Author: Patrick Moran
The Trailer For Super Troopers 2 Is Amazing
17 years in the making, the official trailer for Super Troopers 2 is now out in advance of the movie hitting theaters on April 20. A “420” release date—how (not) ironic. IMBD.com describes the plot: “when a border dispute arises between the U.S. and Canada, the Super Troopers are tasked with establishing a Highway Patrol … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#31) Madonna – Madonna
Year Released: 1983 Notable Songs: “Holiday”, “Lucky Star”, “Borderline”, “Everybody”, “Burning Up” Album MVP: “Borderline” Why I Loved It: This album is truly a pioneer in the genre of dance music, setting the bar extremely high not just in the mid-80s but for many years since. “Borderline” is the first of what would be countless … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#32) The Police – Ghost In The Machine
Year Released: 1981 Notable Songs: “Invisible Sun”, “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”, “Spirits in the Material World”, “Secret Journey” Album MVP: “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic” Why I Loved It: There’s a handful of albums on this countdown in which their position will be questioned more than others, and this is … Read More
5 Takeaways From Smackdown Live (1/16/18): The Smackdown Slump
Here’s my five primary takeaways from Smackdown Live last night in Laredo, Texas. If you want match-by-match results or expert full commentary you’re barking up the wrong tree. These are simply five takeaways of mine based on the show. ♦ Bobby Roode is a cool robe and even better entrance music. Sorry, but that’s all … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#33) Toto – Toto IV
Year Released: 1982 Notable Songs: “Rosanna”, “Make Believe”, “Africa”, “I Won’t Hold Back”, “Waiting For Your Love” Album MVP: “Africa” Why I Loved It: It’s hard to put into words how much I love the single “Africa.” Let me put it to you this way – last year on this very blog I ran a … Read More
5 Takeaways From Monday Night Raw (1/15/18): Get These Hands!
Here’s my five primary takeaways from Monday Night Raw last night in San Antonio, Texas. If you want match-by-match results or full expert commentary you’re barking up the wrong tree. These are simply my five takeaways based on the show: ♦ Braun Strowman’s the best thing to ever happen to professional wrestling if not my … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#34) Def Leppard – Pyromania
Year Released: 1983 Notable Songs: “Photograph”, “Rock of Ages”, “Foolin”, “Too Late for Love” Album MVP: “Rock of Ages” Why I Loved It: First and foremost when I recall this album I instantly think of its unforgettable cover. I was only around 12 years old when Pyromania came out and I vividly remember going with … Read More
TV Review: “Love” (Seasons 1-2)
I’ve spent nearly the past two years of my existence not watching “Love” on Netflix; an original series created by Judd Apatow, Paul Rust and Lesley Arfin. Before proceeding let me say this —- “Love” is as a romantic comedy with some bite, something you’d expect from an Apatow adaptation but make no mistake about … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#35) Heart – Heart
Year Released: 1985 Notable Songs: “What About Love”, “Never”, “These Dreams”, “Nothin’ at All”, “If Looks Could Kill” Album MVP: “These Dreams” Why I Loved It: As I got older one of the things that bothered me about long time Heart fans is their accusations that the group became “sell-outs” with this album. I feel … Read More