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I was getting off the train and this guy noticed my Van Halen sleeveless tee and was like “cool tank top dude I love Van Halen.” And I was like “thanks man.” And then he was like “do you like Extreme?” (he was wearing a shirt from a band called Extreme). And I said “I’m not too familiar with their music.” And he was like “dude you gotta go listen to their new album, it’s SICK.” And I said “thanks for the rec man” and we fist bumped and it was wholesome. Anyways I got home and listened to Extreme and it wasn’t really my thing.

@mitchgruen

Sep 18, 2024

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@afrorory

the same Extreme that released “More than words“? ok that sounds like an unlikely bridge to cross to/from VH but I guess i could work?

Sep 21, 2024

@z_styles

A wholesome experience

Sep 19, 2024

@llq

this is how i feel when the man at the corner shop gives me a free clipper

Sep 19, 2024

@apinkdiamond

maybe the key is to be present in the real world and stop looking at our screens. or not

Sep 19, 2024

@coreydubrowa

Yes, super wholesome and yes, an amazing "recs captured in the wild" story that is actually how most IRL recs work (e.g., someone infers that if you dig VH you will automatically vibe with Extreme and.... well.... that's not always the case). Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt is a technical wizard (I have no idea how he does what he does) and I can respect the work and the incredible talent level even if I don't like it enough to ever actually choose to play it. I'm not a big "check out this solo" guy but you should really check out this solo because it feels like something stolen from the gods. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyduItVYqao

Sep 19, 2024

@mitchgruen

coreydubrowa ok yeah that section from 0:35 to 0:55 was nuts. also love that that was on a cruise ship lol

Sep 23, 2024

@paperpendragon

play with me by extreme is a banger (and the only song of theirs i know)

Sep 18, 2024

@mitchgruen

paperpendragon i’ll have to give that a try!

Sep 18, 2024

@alex

good of you to try it out though

Sep 18, 2024

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