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Yeah we need a little more to work with here!

Wow that's in Japan, right? Yeah, I think east Asia is lightyears ahead of the rest of the planet. When I lived in China, you could access mobile networks with more data than most people need (I never ran out, for example) for less than $50 USD a month! Granted it was restricted Chinese internet (i.e. no Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc), but with a cheapish VPN you were up and running.

I think the problem here is that there is no competition in telecom. Most countries only have one or two providers, so they carve the monopoly up and work together to kep their sh*t service super expensive. It's so infuriating! 

I hate telecom companies in the Arabian Gulf. Overpriced, horrible service, hidden and very sneaky charges. I'm paying several hundred USD$ a month for the privilege of having to reset my router several times a day. Even then I'm often unable to connect certain devices (like for example my laptop is connected at the moment but the TV isn't). There isn't a limit on the number of devices that can connect; it just simply does not work and the service dummies can't figure it out.

My gears are so grounded! 

Hmm...I'll try a few more:

1984
One of the many Frankenstein movies (Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, etc)
Ghandhi

Inca II menu theme music is terrific! Wish it were a longer track.

A Clockwork Orange?

Haha I typed the above before opening Mandle's spoiler. Useful little disclaimer! 

So many inappropriate possibilities... 

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You've got to embed these, mate. This old tune was great, but honestly I kind of lost the plot at 'the bull that gored my dad'. wtf  Otherwise the relaxing vibe reminds me of Lawrence Welk, and that midcentury American big band sound:

 Gurok, also feeling it! Can't believe you found the full version! ( )

Did she die in 1603?

Yes! 1558 to 1603, the daughter of Henry VIII ~ your go, LameNick!

Their sound is unmistakable. Yeah that new track is pretty cool. Glad to see Keenan is off his wine tangent. (kidding)

I revisited Aenema a few months back. That's a really terrific album. I've always felt a connection with the title track, its range of emotions, and lyrics, which at one point are laugh out loud funny. If I remember correctly, the song is a full hate-fest on Los Angeles and references an urban legend where the tides rise and swallow all of South California, creating 'Arizona Bay':

"One great big festering neon distraction,
I've a suggestion to keep you all occupied
(whispering-->) Learn to swim, learn to swim, learn to swim"

Possibly a second generation Zork?

Two chances to get this question correct:

Name either the year of birth or year of death (bonus points for both!) of Queen Elizabeth I.

What sparked this thread?

Ah nice we're in to the emotional teen rock stage of this thread. Here's one from my days as a dazed and confused youngin':

Perfecto. Mucho gracias!

Looks awesome. I really love the painted artwork style - gives me nostalgia nerd sweats for that Beavis and Butt-head adventure title from the 90s.

Anyway, here's a great song: Highwayman

Wasn't sure I'd like it at first, but it is a nice track.

This is what I was listening to before I clicked that link:

Nice! Have to admit I've never actually listened to this guy before, although I've had him recommended to me before.

Happened to hear this today, and was reminded of what a beautiful song it is.

St. Vincent's cover of Nico's "These Days":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV4Rz8stPro

Lol Royal Tenenbaums has ruined this song for me forever.  I can't listen to any version without picturing the silencing of a bus and Balmer and Margot's faces. Oh crap I think I'm going to cry now 

https://youtu.be/1IwY_D3pnOs

It was used in the soundtrack of one of Argento's better films.

World's most chilled out drummer! 

St. Vincent's cover of Nico's "These Days"

Buffalo Springfield

It was used in the soundtrack of one of Argento's better films.

Thanks for posting!  All good tunes.  Enjoyed very much.  Hadn't heard St. Vincent's cover, but it's great.  Also hadn't heard Goblin, good stuff!

This was my last listen, stuck in my head lately.  Quite different from what's above, but I love it:

Wish this were a bit longer. Need some background music to study to like this. 

Could be Clarence and Ellen

or

Patrick and Jenny

or

Jerry and Jessica

or

Rumplestiltskin and Peggy

Have I got it?