Author Archives: Max West

Roy Wood (Wizzard) – I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day (1973)

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Max West

Former founding member of The Move and ELO had a huge hit with this song in 1973. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnczB6LXkqE

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Paul McCartney – Wonderful Christmastime (1979)

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Max West

Some love it, some hate it. Count me among the former.

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Krampus (Redux)

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Max West

On still-existing Pagan rituals in Europe: The Krampus, a two-horned, hairy creature, is the first folkloric beast photographer Charles Fréger encountered during his two-year journey through 18 European countries documenting still-practiced pagan festivals. The Krampus, a legend in Alpine countries, … Continue reading →

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Murray Rothbard’s Influence on the Alt-Right

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Max West

In The Baffler, liberal John Ganz discusses the life and thought of pioneer paleolibertarian Murray Rothbard, whom Ganz sees as a “philosophical harbinger of Trump and the alt-right” (“The Forgotten Man”). Here’s a nice Rothbard quote from the piece: And … Continue reading →

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The Hep Stars – Christmas On My Mind (1967)

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Max West

Here’s a nice ditty by the Swedish pop-psych band The Hep Stars, who would later morph into ABBA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQLIEwts6Kc

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Greg Lake – I Believe In Father Christmas (1975)

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Max West

A seasonally atmospheric Christmas song by Greg Lake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqwqknq7nuI

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Elton John – Step Into Christmas (1973)

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Max West

Elton & Bernie peel off a nice soft-rock Christmas song.

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NRBQ – Christmas Wish (1978)

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Max West

A gently swingin’ Christmas tune by the Q. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwMCGaNzdvM

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OJ Pursuing the Real Killer

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Max West

Anderson Cooper definitely didn’t late-night, drunk-text this: No…. he was “hacked”, and he’s trying to get to the bottom of how this happened. just woke up to find out someone gained access to my twitter account. i have not sent … Continue reading →

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Jethro Tull – Christmas Song (1968)

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Max West

A powerful Christmas song by prog-folk masters Jethro Tull.

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