Their early work was a little too new wave for my taste, but when Sports came out in '83, they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear crisp sound and a new sheen of consummate professionalism, that really gives the songs a big boost. He’s been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor.
In '87 Huey released this, Fore!, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is “Hip to be Square.” A song so catchy that most people probably don’t listen to the lyrics, but they should, because it’s not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it’s also a personal statement about the band itself. Hey Paul!
“Here’s Johnny!”
Your honor i plead insanity, the axe told me to do those hainus things. The axe speaks, it just says
Do, it!
How am i not supposed to? What do you mean free will? What do you mean mortality? DO IT
Hey-anus
It does suggest more on a axe than a ultra cheap thermostat.
Heat and cool at the same time!
HEEEEEERE’S KOLANAKI!
I think we should all band together and have a day where the intrusive thoughts win. I’ve been wondering how much damage I could do at the local hotel being as I’ve got an employee uniform for the construction crew doing the remodel sitting in my closet.
What kind of fancy ass Patrick Bateman designer crap is this?
First time seeing one of those online I commented that it looked like plasticky Chineseum. Looks like the head would just snap off. Other folks said they’re actually great axes. Anyone?
I have a fiskars branded one and it’s a great axe. The balance is much better than a wood handled one, since the center of gravity is closer to the head it feels like the head maintains more momentum as you swing and more of your swing energy is transferred into the wood. It’s hard to describe but I much prefer this style, it just feels more efficient. Plus mine has held an edge really, really well and hasn’t rusted much at all (and I’m rough on it) but that depends on the steel they use more than the handle design.
