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The Omen Speaks

@theomenrx.bsky.social
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Sufficiently flawed middle aged dude trying to be/do better. Happily married for 30yrs and proud dad of a daughter and son. 🚫Porn🚫Crypto🚫DM #Resist 🌊 #VoteBlue ✌️💙😊🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈💥👊 GoBills! #BillsMafia BearDown 🐻⬇️❤️💙 Love RUSH & The Hip. 🎼🎸🇨🇦🍁

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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Thanks to all who have followed, liked and commented. The community of music lovers is as good as it gets. This endeavor took me through a tumultuous time in my life while I’ve driven towards stability. Quite a ride. Grateful for you all. Rock on, my friends. 🤘😂🎸☮️❤️✊🫡💥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 100: RUSH - R50 To end this fun distraction for me, I end with the ultimate compilation of a tremendous career. These Canadian 🇨🇦 boys authored the soundtrack of my life. And, for that I’m grateful. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 99: Fleetwood Mac - Rumors In this penultimate albums post, FM’s ‘77 offering is exquisite. Hit after stellar hit. Songs that have stood the test of time. The diversity of their multiple vocalists, as well as constant drama, made them so damn interesting. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
I feel these are the Rock and Roll Legends whom I’d like to see resurrected. It tracks, after all, since the world went to hell after both iconic Canadians 🇨🇦 Gord & Neil succumbed to the scourge of glioblastoma in 2017 & 2020. 😢
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Days 97&98 Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Two offerings to cover the weekend. YF by The Hip hits all their shining stars. HYF by RUSH is an underrated offering which departed significantly from their norm (to mixed reviews). Love ‘em both and sop in them often. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Right there with you. Amazing mood in this one. 🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 96: REM - Automatic for the People The pride of Athens, GA gives us another entry. Released tracks get the attention (Drive, Everyone Hurts, MotM), it’s the flip side that has crazy great tracks (Ignoreland, Nightswimming & Find The River). Absorb those lyrics! 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 95: Poi Dog Pondering - Wishing Like A Mountain and Thinking Like The Sea A favorite album from ‘90 that, to paraphrase a critic, is an irresistible party of an album that is both infectious and impressive. Not all critics agreed. I don’t care, as I love it. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Thankfully, they reunited and toured in 2022and I FINALLY got a chance to se them. They did NOT disappoint. 🔥🔥🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 94: The GoGo’s - Talk Show This is the second entry from the LA-based female power quintet. While critic reception was bland, this is a fun listen to this day. Head Over Heels is a terrific song with great lyrics IMHO. The band broke up shortly afterwards in ‘85.🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 93: Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal formed in the early 80s and dropped this hit machine on us in 1985. Everybody Wants To Rule The World and Shout were huge hits. Unique writing and sound, T4F dominated the airwaves. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 92: Foreigner - 4 1981’s multihit 6x platinum offering from this British band gave us many classics. Juke Box Hero is epic storytelling. Waiting For A Girl Like You was featured at EVERY HS dance in the decade. Urgent bridged their hard rock to a more 80s style. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Brown Eyes is a song Kevin penned about his daughter, son and wife. The first verse describes my daughter as a little girl to a “T”. Rooty Toot Toot is a catchy tune that was the ONLY song I could sing (badly, of course) to my screaming baby daughter to get her to sleep. Thanks, Mr. Mellancamp.
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 91: Bacon Brothers - Forosoco & John Mellancamp - Lonesome Jubilee Today is a “twofer” as it’s my daughter’s wedding. This sappy dad will be dancing with the bride to “Brown Eyes” by the BBs and “Rooty Toot Toot” by JM. Two songs that make this dad weep with joy. 🤘🔥🥹
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 90: Steve Winwood - Back in the High Life Again The former frontman for Traffic, Mr Winwood went solo and charted a number of tunes in the 80s. Easy going music marked his contributions which peaked with Higher Love in ‘86. RNRHOFer in 2004 and owns two Grammys. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
💯
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 89: RUSH - Clockwork Angels After missing a day traveling, and in the midst of another, I thought I’d give props to The Holy Triumvirate’s masterful steampunk storytelling. Love this endcap on their studio albums. The Anarchist is perfection, both studio & live. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 88: The Police - Synchronicity 1983s AOTY Grammy (+2 others) was the pinnacle of The Police’s success. Yielded hit after hit, along with widespread critical acclaim. Iconic for their unique style and sound. They made an indelible imprint on music for decades. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 87: Nirvana - Unplugged Arguably, Nirvana gave us the best of the MTV Unplugged series in 1994. Released seven months after Kurt Cobain’s suicide (RIP 😢) it was a sad reminder of what could have been. Such a shame there’s only 3 studio albums from this great band. 🔥🤘
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 86: The Cars - Heartbeat City This band featured the unique style of Ocasek and Orr. Contrasts for sure. Their first 4 albums established their brilliance. This one gave ultimate 80s vibes. IMHO - Drive is a phenomenal song with Mr. Orr’s (RIP 😢) haunting vocals.
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 84 & 85: Led Zeppelin II & IV Missed a day, so I owe you two. The only thing arguable about this great band is which album is best. IMHO, II & IV are best, but love them all. Plant, Page, Jones & Bonham (RIP 😢) were magic. They bent the arc of music towards rock.🤘 🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 83: XTC - Oranges & Lemons Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding gave us the beautiful 🍊 & 🍋 which is an uplifting, semi-psychedelic retort to the bleaker and more cynical Skylarking. Mayor of Simpleton is elegant simplicity that is quite fun. King and Loving are 👍. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 82: Midnight Oil - Diesel and Dust In the under appreciated category, these Aussies 🇦🇺 definitely fit. The Honorable Peter Garrett is not only a tremendous musician, but also a former member of Parliament. He is truly a force to be reckoned with. Check ‘em out. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Respect, sir! 🫡
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
💯 This! 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Say what you want about the boys from Birmingham, but they’re stellar musicians. In the day, it feels like they were thought of as musical lightweights. Isolate the instrument tracks and you’ll find virtuosity in Roger’s drums 🥁 , John’s bass 🎸 , Andy’s guitar 🎸 and Nick’s magical keyboards 🎹.
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 81: Duran Duran While Rio got all the attention, this eponymous effort (‘81 release, ‘83 rerelease) ever got it due. On the original, Friends of Mine, Planet Earth and Girls on Film (ooh that absolutely rip. Reissue added Is There Something I Should Know? 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 80: The Scorpions - Love at First Sting The German 🇩🇪 boys follow their iconic Blackout with an arguably better album. Rock You Like A Hurricane is searing brilliance (hear intro guitar 🎸 now?). Over 100 MM records sold solidifies their status as hard rock gods. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
I think, and what I despise about the music biz, is that supremely talented young female artists get packaged by that toxic industry as poppy sexy lightweights. Hate that misogyny. Once these artists break away from those chains, as business savvy Ms. Swift did, we experience the best of them.
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Albums of Note: Day 79: Taylor Swift - Tortured Poets Department Please hear me out. 😂 As her writing has matured, my respect for her has grown. Thematically & musically, age has created, IMHO, a much better TS. Her humanity is on par with Dolly. Not quite rock, but well worth your ear. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 78: Stxy - Paradise Theater Chicago-based Styx was a prog rock fixture throughout the 70s and 80s. They’re still going strong, despite some band turmoil. Then, they was Kilroy ‘83 🤖 and it’s mixed reception. 🤷‍♂️ Regardless, terrific rockers who deserve their due. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The real question, my music appreciating friends, is WHO is the actual Rock and Roll face of New Jersey? - The Boss or Jon Bon Jovi Love them both, which makes this a bit of a “Sophie’s Choice” situation. Love to hear your thoughts. 🔥🤘
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 77: Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA Of course, The Boss belongs here. Many to choose from but the 80s point to this one. Too many mistake this protest record for blind patriotism (know the lyrics folks 🙄). Glory Days is a sad yet beautiful slice of life. 🤘🔥🇺🇸
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Interesting Side-note: While I know they named the album after the film of the same name. There is also a filming technique called “day for night” which is “a set of cinematic techniques used to simulate a night scene while filming in daylight”. IMHO - This captures the essence of this Hip album.
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 76: Day for Night - The Tragically Hip Another offering (1994) from the pride of Canada 🇨🇦. Cited as a pretty “dark” album. I’d argue it’s beautifully bleak. Nautical Disaster is perfection. Grace Too & Scared are emotive brilliance. Quite the mood album. #TheHip 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 75: 38 Special - Wild-Eyed Southern Boys These straight forward rockers from the First Coast of Florida were radio staples throughout the 80s. Never high profile, yet seemingly ubiquitous. Their music is immediately recognizable and feels like 80s comfort food. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 74: Depeche Mode - Violator Unique sound, distinct vocals and prescient words define these English new artists. If you’ve seen them live, they an EXPERIENCE. Personal Jesus, Enjoy the Silence and Policy of Truth are bangers (People are People merits mention too). 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 73: Asia - Asia This ‘supergroup’ comprised of prog rock royalty (Wetton, Palmer, Downes, Howe) put this one out in 1982. It was a promising start offering a unique sound. “Don’t Cry” from Alpha (‘83) is best IMHO. “Days Like These” last charted hit in ‘90. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Just doing my duty as a faithful member of our esteemed #RUSHFamily, my brother!
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Go and download #R50 now. It is awesome. 🔥🤘 #RUSHFamily
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 72: Dolly Parton - Rockstar If Ms. Parton is not the absolute GOAT of humans, I can’t fathom who is. Supremely talented, but her philanthropy and her HUGE heart is what distinguishes her. This offering, at age 79 😳, is epic. This crazy world NEEDS Dolly Parton. 🤘🔥❤️
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 71: Billy Idol - Rebel Yell Englishman Billy Idol’s shocking (for the time) White Wedding MTV video brought him to our consciousness. Rebel Yell went double platinum and Billy’s sound was an 80s fixture. Shout out to his amazing cameo in The Wedding Singer. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Agree! 🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Mine too. Fortunate enough to see them 25 times over the years. Best live band I’ve ever seen… and it’s not even close.
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Iconic Album Cover - Their Best IMHO #RUSHFamily
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 70: RUSH - Signals The third entry by the Holy Triumvirate. Signals was a departure into the new styles of the 80s. Subdivisions masterfully illustrates isolation and marginalization in high school. Losing it is sadly beautiful. 💔 Alex shines in Analog Kid. 🤘🔥🎸
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 69: Steely Dan - Gaucho If you want to relax, are there two better friends than Donald Fagan and Walter Becker? Smooth easy amalgam of all kinds of musical genre. They are singular in what they are, how they sound and the feels you get. Hey Nineteen is exquisite. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
She is under appreciated and deserves a much wider audience. I hope to see her star shine bright. Thanks for the comment. 🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 68: Kate Grahn - Ragdoll This young artist may be a new name to you, but @kategrahn.bsky.social, can rock. This EP, and many single releases, are stellaR, in writing and sound. Her vocals are uniquely enchanting. She is THE REAL DEAL. Please, check her out. 🤘🔥
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The Omen Speaks @theomenrx.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Audiophile Albums of Note: Day 67: Amy Winehouse - Back to Black Gorgeous soulful voice tragically lost way too young. Ms. Winehouse beautifully brought raw emotion of pain and trauma into her music. Sadly, her music depicted the pain and grief overtook her. 😢 Her voice will haunt me forever. 💔
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