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You Know They Got A Hell Of A Band ( story ) … Stephen King

This is a good story during its early stages as a married couple; Mary and Clark; drive down a back road in the “boonies” of Oregon. The two being lost, surrounded by wilderness, as the sun heads west conjure a genuine sense of suspense.

The road goes awry from there. Where they end up and what (who) they see when they get there is a major letdown in comparison to what came before. An engaging tale based in reality is spirited away to a silly dream-like fantasy world.

my rating : 2 of 5

1992

You Know They Got A Hell Of A Band ( story ) ... Stephen King

audio review : Sour Candy ( song ) … Lady Gaga ( featuring Blackpink )

Well, Lady Gaga does seem to have sticky fingers. Not only is the concept of this song similar to the opening theme to Madonna’s Hard Candy, it also sounds like Katy Perry’s Swish Swish, though that latter faux pas has more to do with producers BloodPop and Burns. They made the beat.

Blackpink; apparently every member is featured; come across as more of a novelty than artsy collaborators. Their parts, with all the “yeah”s, are kind of annoying. Gaga does better, especially at the bridge. “I’m hard on the outside,” she says, “but if you give me time, then I could make time for your love.”

my rating : 3 of 5

2020

audio review : Chromatica ( album ) ... Lady Gaga

Patti’s Good Life Sweet Potato Pie

Patti's Good Life Sweet Potato Pie

Yes, that’s “Patti” as in Patti LaBelle. This is her official Sweet Potato Pie, a market version of what I presume is her own home recipe. The main ingredients, according to the box, are sweet potatoes, butter and spice.

LaBelle recommends warming it in the oven “for that ‘just baked’ flavor”, but I prefer mine; the small ones are the best; cold from the fridge. It’s not only Good but among the best sweet potato pies I’ve ever tasted.

my rating : 4 of 5