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
Bills: Prioritizing The 18 Free Agents
The Buffalo Bills have 18 pending unrestricted free agents that could hit the open market come March 14. I’ve taken the liberty of ranking all 18 in order I think the Bills should prioritize re-signing them. Keep in mind this isn’t a list ranking the talents of said free agents. How much the team needs … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#36) Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet
Year Released: 1986 Notable Songs: “You Give Love a Bad Name”, “Livin’ on a Prayer”, ‘Wanted Dead or Alive”, “Never Say Goodbye” Album MVP: “Livin’ on a Prayer” Why I Loved It: I can’t tell you how much I want to loathe Bon Jovi. Today it’s quite easy, especially if you’re a Buffalo Bills fan. … Read More
WWE: Why I’m Convinced Cena or Reigns Will Win The Royal Rumble
The hosting arena for a WWE show marketing a promotional poster for an upcoming event is one thing. The Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio doubled down, also releasing a promotional video advertising the upcoming Smackdown Live pay per view, Fastlane on March 11. If said poster and video are to be true, it’s telling about … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#37) Bryan Adams – Reckless
Year Released: 1984 Notable Songs: “Run to You”, “Somebody”, “Heaven”, “Summer of ‘69”, “One Night Love Affair”, “It’s Only Love” Album MVP: “Heaven” Why I Loved It: I put Adams on the same pedestal as Bruce Springsteen and John Cougar (Mellancamp—I hate typing that) as male 80s hit machine rockers. Adams had already made a … Read More
Thoughts On Jack Eichel Being Named To All-Star Team
Jack Eichel has earned his first trip to the NHL All-Star game as a member of the Atlantic team. The Buffalo Sabres forward, who leads team in goals (17), assists (22) and points (39) is Buffalo’s lone representative. The game is being played at the Amalie Arena in Tampa on January 28th (I may attend … Read More