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I wonder that too... I guess there would have been even more people comparing BTD unfavorably to AKA though. (Not that it was a "sophomore slump" by any means.)

Yeah, it has a different vibe altogether.

But I don't have ep 1 hold me

West Coast (Radio Mix) takes on new life as SURF Noir, as opposed to Surf NOIR.

So could I start with last night's ep? (I think I recorded from ep 2 on)

And it's entirely possible an illness is making her feel too crummy to perform certain tasks she deems nonessential, but not too awful to pursue her life. Her basic business tbh. I do wish she'd reschedule Letterman tho

The three you mention are from 2011, so good guesses. Live or Die was supposed to have been on that 18-track preview before BTD, so I think that one is a very good guess. I think Hundred Dollar Bill works if you mean the 3:13 version. I don't know about Velvet Crowbar, though. It's from 2010 and more of a rock song, so it sticks out imo... but I don't think we can say with any authority what "belongs" or doesn't, so if you love it, leave it in Sounds like a good one; i'mma take a listen... I would end with AF or CH#2, personally. Hollywood makes a good opener. Maybe try this order for flow? : 1. Hollywood 2. Young and Beautiful (Demo) 3. Because of You 4. JFK 5. Starry Eyed 6. Angels Forever 7. I Don't Wanna Go 8. Chelsea Hotel #2

I don't pretend to be any sort of expert on criminal law in general, or rape law in particular, but I promised to get back with further thoughts. What I had in mind was an inquisitorial system in serious criminal cases like rape or murder, either replacing the adversarial system, or incorporating elements of the inquisitorial system into the existing system (which might be easier). In an Iq. system, the judge/magistrate acts as factfinder. In such a system, the goal is to uncover the truth through investigation and consideration of all evidence, as opposed to the Adv. system's emphasis on competition to make the best case (which arguably puts too much of a focus on *winning*). An Iq. system allows more evidence to be considered, because prejudicial effect is not (as much of?) a concern. Apparently conviction rates under both systems are similar -- they are different approaches with similar results -- but the Iq. approach itself seems more appropriate in cases of rape. Presumption of innocence and burden of proof on the prosecution *could* change under Iq. systems, but do not always. That is not at all what I had in mind; I have studied American criminal procedure in the past, and it's hard for me to imagine putting the burden of proof on the accused as a good thing. There are other alternatives to the pure adversarial system: rape shield laws which limit evidence concerning the victim, restorative justice, and specialized courts/police to deal with rape cases. Those are not what I had in mind, but I see potentially beneficial elements in those ideas as well. http://www.justice.govt.nz/policy/supporting-victims/sexual-violence/improvements Bottom line: I believe rape prosecution is in need of serious reform in the U.S. I am interested to hear perspectives from other people about the state of rape law/prosecution in their own countries. (Of course, none of this applies directly to a civil proceeding, as in Kesha's case. I will only point out that I suspect she has a much better chance of actually accomplishing something by pursuing a civil remedy as opposed to a criminal sentence. *If* she is successful in her suit, I do hope she pursues a criminal charge as well... but probably the statute of limitations has kicked in by now.) One more note: I don't know how to explain this adequately to people who haven't experienced it, but I'm not inclined to hold Kesha's apparent passivity up until now against her. I really think an individual's upbringing has *a lot* to do with how equipped they are to protect themselves/problem-solve/confront people who take advantage of them in life. It is entirely possible for a person to live with abuse, without having the thought process be so much "I want to keep/achieve such-and-such so I'll put up with it," so much as "this sucks, but it's part of normal life." To some extent, one needs to experience healthy relationships with appropriate boundaries, before one can identify which relationships need to be ended/renegotiated.

I should have qualified that having the adversarial system in criminal proceedings ***opens the door*** to treating victims this way, and rape cases are exactly the type where the problem occurs. There's plenty of room between the adversarial system and presuming guilt I'll add more details soon.

She really comes across to me as someone who is not so much obsessed with people's adoration, as resigned to the fact that sometimes she needs their approval.

Why do I get the feeling we won't get the full story on Charli's feelings about True Romance until after the Sucker era is over? Maybe it just takes that long for an artist to sort out what they've achieved vs. what they wanted to achieve vs. what they still want to achieve.

Apples and Cigarrettes demo 2 is live? It does have that recorded-in-one-take vibe, but that's what makes it neon awesome! We're talking about the 3:51 one, right?

And Sex Drive. Not off putting, just meh.

I love the demo more. It's nice to have the reworked versions of that one and Kill the Light, but I never listen to them.

Yet another reason to loathe the 21-year drinking age in the U.S. I mean, how ridiculous.

Worthwhile mainly for Cathedral, Why I Wait, and Lia

The problem with using the adversarial system in criminal law proceedings is that the victim is presumed lying until proven innocent

@@iseeyouupsidedown : EPs: Sunday School http://www.amazon.com/Sunday-School-Kitten/dp/B005197WKQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1413812300&sr=1-3&keywords=kitten Cut It Out http://www.amazon.com/Cut-Out-Kitten/dp/B008DL46DK/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1413812300&sr=1-2&keywords=kitten Like a Stranger http://www.amazon.com/Like-Stranger-Kitten/dp/B00EV0CXNC/ref=sr_1_4?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1413812300&sr=1-4&keywords=kitten

Do we have any year info for "Spraypaint"? (So simple, but I absolutely love it)

I remember when I first saw these and a credit to "Chuck Grant" and I was like, who is that, their pervy uncle?!? I was so concerned for them, and so relieved to find out Chuck = Caroline! Not seeing the "loving look," though. It's like Lana's scowling, as if to say "I can't believe you're making me do this."

Here for it! I want him to work Summertime Sadness into a various artist polka medley SO BAD

"He said I really luv your songs, I think they're sorta fantastic - they're trashy and nostalgic so I call em trash magic."

Watching it, I feel like I should be able to click on the fruits but I can't. Is that the point? Yeah, that must be the point.

Get Drunk

The guitar riff