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#35 - one eskimo - amazing

uplifting, fresh start, motivational... welcome to 2026.

https://blossom.primal.net/8386b448e00671854d9071d44d486844774da71c84b36aac59b0a100dfe522a9.mp4

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#24 - dave matthews - some devil

this song was not supposed to apply to my life... whatever its true meaning, it really, really hit me this year... one slow sad note after another... I couldn't get it out of my head.

very sad.

https://blossom.primal.net/746ef3df0c21789f3ab52410b04e632e79be5c9b0901b0cf25ed5635780c0c66.mp4

dave matthews - some devil - lyrics

One last kiss, one only, then I let you go

Hard for you, I've fallen, but you can't break my fall

I'm broken, don't break me, when I hit the ground

Some devil, some angel has got me to the bone

You said, always and forever

Now I believe you baby

You said, always and forever is such a long and lonely time

Too drunken, still drinking

It's just the way I feel

It's alright, is what you told me

Cuz what we had was so beautiful

But I feel heavy, like floating, at the bottom of the sea

You said, always and forever

Now I believe you baby

You said, always and forever is such a long, lonely time

Some devil is stuck inside me

Why can't I set it free

I wish I was dead, and you're breathing

Just so that you could know

Some angel is stuck inside me

Why can't I set you free

You said always and forever

Now I believe baby

You said always and forever, such a long, lonely time

Stuck inside of me

**

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few's 2025 top ten tunes

I also enjoy year end top ten lists and thought it would be fun to put together a music list for 2025... it will be a fun way to document what I was listening to this year... the following songs weren't necessarily released in 2025, but instead were in my frontal lobe and on heavy rotation in my playlists.

1. iyah may - karmageddon

this song hit the bullseye... iyah may just came out and sang about it... she said what so many people were feeling... and then had her contract cancelled and was vilified for "noticing".

https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsy9hw74ryeh8cwl02cvc6qne7uv8mc6ln5pxvmruh26gh925arvaqvrsnlm

2. billy strings - gild the lily

the song satisfied in so many ways... I listened to a lot of birds singing this year... and I knew the words... and sang along.

https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsx272x444tg0naej28kemakwsvpx7n77p0m9vxa59a9h5rhyfakvg793rg6

3. conspiracy music guru - I told you so

child: "mom, what's a conspiracy theorist?"

mom: "somebody who figures out the truth before most people, dear."

https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsxan6tqkcuq0n9tuzmn2n8xee4fveuck2fnhscz7u4whfkf3kgw0gu7kshq

4. whiskey myers - feet's

this song gets you going... create a roadtrip playlist and put this one in the pole position.

https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsfms7enqet0xn0cjcfkuhmaz60qk7gvaa9u82wx33gqauxfqdh5pq8mtag8

5. amanda cook - you make me brave

I had a friend forward this song my way... my year was filled with lots of religious exploration, I purchased my first bible, and on this pathway I found this song inspirational.

https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsqz9ldfncsccn7dpw4cw8rtdeeytwegv7t3pfax4dycp00gq08c4cq304ss

6. sierra ferrell - fox hunt

this bluegrassy tune just felt good this year... it lifted my spirits and I really enjoyed it.

https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs0ezejmmgux8s46upju8gtfgphh3jg05yunmmgsn8jp34s9fxnkrcq4s96x

7. david guetta - perfect

I workout every day in some form or another and this song was simply perfect... it's a great pump on good days and motivational pump on the days it's hard to get going.

https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsgrvseppvznymfd4kf0gjuv8tjy6gjnmjpztjyk6h6d2v2ns2te5qx8jlpj

8. april wine - high roller

If I was down, this song would lift me up... it's a great, butt rockin tune that's always near the top of my rock playlists.

https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqszdtcpw5ta7amhj6yz8f36lkudxhz3tjtfpnfewwrr6zh0vruj96gyvwzzd

9. timmy trumpet - freaks

as a former trumpet player, this one fit the bill... nothing like a hard hitting techno tune featuring a trumpet solo... lol... and a great song to add to the workout playlist.

https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqstmltkc8m3ctnwfs7ezgqcda0pehlayf269a6mqe0avuv6ygdfzdcy20789

10. dave matthews - some devil

I had to add this to the list... I listened to this song many time in 2025... there were many sad moments... and this song was the right one for it.

https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqszls7zf2gvzxfrfd2mtxjvy6ka5yyuwae3skyetudxk8xmhcegpxqaw93sc

#34 - timmy trumpet - freaks

as a former trumpet player, this one fit the bill... nothing like a hard hitting techno tune featuring a trumpet solo... lol... and a great song to add to the workout playlist.

https://blossom.primal.net/b2b29e54f382f19daf4194c135af911af2556f040af92d8545879367352e17e5.mp4

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#33 - sierra ferrel - fox hunt

this bluegrassy tune just felt good this year... it lifted my spirits and I really enjoyed it.

https://blossom.primal.net/8b3cec7e7036e07af335d9bdd92a74100bd10318bdd4745007d604d3ea09972e.mp4

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#32 - amanda cook - you make me brave

I had a friend forward this song my way... my year was filled with lots of religious exploration, I purchased my first bible, and on this pathway I found this song inspirational.

https://blossom.primal.net/8b3cec7e7036e07af335d9bdd92a74100bd10318bdd4745007d604d3ea09972e.mp4

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#31 - april wine - roller

if I'm ever down, this song lifts me up... it's a great, butt rockin tune that's always near the top of my rock playlists.

https://blossom.primal.net/a8daa442d09dac65e392d57cd91e2843d14bdd236dfef0fe9ed4417ff209e84b.mp4

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#30 - whiskey myers - feet's

this song gets you going... create a roadtrip playlist and put this one in the pole position.

https://blossom.primal.net/e233e1b455f2d05adb0bdfee54204b9690aa74a5fdd45ee79753b72ecf38965e.mp4

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#29 - chicago - feeling stronger every day

the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it... john 1:5

https://blossom.primal.net/f2a3cdfa353fb0d62968b49065577bd2dcd74c82a16002d4631cafba4f0a5621.mp4

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#28 zach top & billy strings - things to do

it's time to move on...

https://blossom.primal.net/4ccee2d548eb499d643966963cadb76c209ff60bccd4aeb7bf7ee392548d8260.mp4

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#zachtop

#billystrings

#26 - tom odell - I think its going to rain today

when experiencing a period of solemn introspection, this song resonates... and it you've never embraced the cold and dampness of a dreary rainy day, you'll not truly be able to appreciate the warmth and glow of a glorious sunny days... peace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpZj9g62ePI

sadly, my file is erroring when I attempt to upload... so posting a link instead.

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#25 - chris cornell - seasons

the seasons roll on by... I love the four seasons... and I love spending time reflecting at year's end... so much to learn from the past... and so much to look forward to in the future. peace

https://blossom.primal.net/7669bb5fb2c70f3ae7ebd8212e855ae3c4f73afb6bf85d065a261b17b984975c.mp4

#24 - dave matthews - some devil

this song was not supposed to apply to my life... whatever its true meaning, it really, really hit me this year... one slow sad note after another... I couldn't get it out of my head.

very sad.

https://blossom.primal.net/746ef3df0c21789f3ab52410b04e632e79be5c9b0901b0cf25ed5635780c0c66.mp4

dave matthews - some devil - lyrics

One last kiss, one only, then I let you go

Hard for you, I've fallen, but you can't break my fall

I'm broken, don't break me, when I hit the ground

Some devil, some angel has got me to the bone

You said, always and forever

Now I believe you baby

You said, always and forever is such a long and lonely time

Too drunken, still drinking

It's just the way I feel

It's alright, is what you told me

Cuz what we had was so beautiful

But I feel heavy, like floating, at the bottom of the sea

You said, always and forever

Now I believe you baby

You said, always and forever is such a long, lonely time

Some devil is stuck inside me

Why can't I set it free

I wish I was dead, and you're breathing

Just so that you could know

Some angel is stuck inside me

Why can't I set you free

You said always and forever

Now I believe baby

You said always and forever, such a long, lonely time

Stuck inside of me

**

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#somedevil

#davematthews

#23 - good morning - snoop dogg

https://blossom.primal.net/27352709e1669b9576af62f0bb90cafe72f335f06f0d301df6a316707fc15412.mp4

don't forget to feed the good wolf.

the bad wolf will constantly push and cut to the front of the line.

peace.

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#22 - I'd love to change the world... ten years after

the world needs a change in a positive direction.

https://blossom.primal.net/427702724c475a1cd3a2c62356e039ad4a072526bc88478c11f57a9a3ec87488.mp4

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#21 - bitcoin bongo celebration

I think this is my favorite bitcoin pump video... perfect for #21, and still holding up pretty well... my favorite part has to be the bitcoin dancer... she has such an awesomely good vibe!

https://blossom.primal.net/625f41d0c76dd59b0ad36e87dee2ed3ca42bcfc8597b5717fc880739f20ff81b.mp4

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#pumpitup

#bongos

#20 - elvis costello - pump it up

an old skool pump for uptober 2025.

https://blossom.primal.net/4ffee995102319c0c89a5b33d701101443c5682813eb6063f55fae98eecc64b6.mp4

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#elvis

#19 - hilltop hoods - front row

if you like to jump around near the front row, this song will get your body movin'.

https://blossom.primal.net/c8688002fa9deb794d07b6d246e945a8ac0e11f76202484e711cafa4bf50bb2a.mp4

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#hilltophoods

#18 - peter gabriel - don't give up

I recently listened to this song, and it really hit with the recent emotion and roller coaster ride we are all on... with that said, don't give up.

there will always be challenging times... but be strong... stand tall... embrace the good... there will always be light at the end of the tunnel.

peace to you.

https://blossom.primal.net/0b667ab505b93ab58344f0dc29ac64bdaf19cf12cb92b50b8a83e0cc5ecff09a.mp4

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#katebush

How would you see that playing out... nukes getting tossed around the world? Are you mentally prepared to be vaporized in the potential fallout of that scenario?

I want to give people credit for having a brain... but they need to wake the eff up.

lol... I left off the vid... hahahaha... enjoy, this one... it's full of covid clotshot rage... iykyk

#16 - drowning pool - bodies

https://blossom.primal.net/97dcc456234373e258b98206064d571c2c00df6e0a50c281b2aa71df9f7027df.mp4

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#12 - I told you so - conspiracy music guru

when I listen to this song, my neighbors do too.

hat tip: @primal.net/p/nprofile1qqswqxqe6exew3p5858gr6kxek7r043nsh822m8saers3qd7ypgyalgdewlca

https://blossom.primal.net/b78793e925752b71c9e13dc9c4033d50341677a0a68bdb8e55f2b8a5fbac2363.mp4

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Funny story... one of my favorite playlists I like to listen to has dozens of long songs in it. They aren't of any specific genre, but they are all at least six minutes in length, with some over 20 minutes. Anyway, I like a good long song, as it can sometimes take you on a journey of musical sound and emotion.

Well, today I came across a user named nostr:nprofile1qyxhwumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmvqywhwumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttsw43zuam9d3kx7unyv4ezumn9wsqzp87w8t4r9v6kx7pcldzmwklryk2hgtskhvlywskvs2an658epplxwsm38g and I immediately thought of my playlist. Thus, I felt compelled to post a long song today... I always like to tease my wife when this comes on about stealing the covers during the winters... lol

#11 - the long winters - blanket hog

https://blossom.primal.net/f44c7e85f70443e4093ec3a37216d7417f44f7c1df5a8cff05a756958c6bcf84.mp4

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#10 - david guetta and mason - perfect (exceeder)

my best workout playlist is a mix of rock, techno, pop tunes that get the body pumped up and motivated to workout... this one does the trick... add it to your list.

https://blossom.primal.net/2252c9bdaa614e97dfe877a3ac403c097b30bc66d29cf2f667f1c253d2259880.mp4

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#4 - The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day

How do you listen to this and not be moved. What a beautiful, motivational song!

I'm on a spiritual journey, and this song helps me wake up each day and celebrate what is right and good.

May we all focus on the positive and optimistic path forward and downplay the dark and negative options that are pushed on us daily.

Oh Happy Day!

https://blossom.primal.net/f50b3321156a971b5dfe46a07a159c4439c5d4058765a24c3d18f9bc2311c33f.mp4

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#tunerstr

#ohhappyday,

#3 - Zakk Sabbath - War Pigs

Full kudos the Ozzy and Black Sabbath for this gem. I just thought this cover version gave it an extra kick.

Eff the war pigs.

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Nostr will fail to the extent that people can't tell an impersonator from the real thing. The number of reports I get about my impersonator indicates to me that nostr is failing. But it doesn't have to be this way! Web of trust fixes this.

Let's play a game of "spot the impersonator". I created a fresh impersonator account with a valid NIP 05 from nostrplebs and all the same profile data. I didn't bother to clone my notes or create a bunch of sock puppet followers, but that could easily be done, and would improve the resemblance.

Coracle:

Pretty good if I do say so myself. Social trust is shown in two separate ways: web of trust indicator and followers tab (although followers is not complete or sybil resistant).

0xchat:

Exactly the same, other than NIP 05 address, which I don't consider any sort of validation at all. This is a classic phishing maneuver, and recently allowed nostr:nprofile1qyfhwumn8ghj7am0wsh82arcduhx7mn99uqjzamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwwd5xzamw09jkzem9wghxxmmd9a5kucn00qqjqamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwwd5xzamw09jkzem9wghxxmmd9a3ksct5qy38wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnndpshwmnev4skwetj9e3k7mf0da6hgcn00qqjxamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwwd5xzamw09jkzem9wghxxmmd9ac8y6tkv96x2qpqclk6vc9xhjp8q5cws262wuf2eh4zuvwupft03hy4ttqqnm7e0jrqlg4lcf's impersonator to trick some people.

Yakihonne:

Some social indicators are shown, but are not sybil resistant. They're also down the page a bit, and might not be noticed by users.

Jumble:

No social proof indicated at all β€” the tabs at the bottom can easily be faked by the impersonator.

Nostter:

No social proof, and failed to validate the NIP 05 for the real user.

Nostrudel:

Nostrudel does something original in showing the public key color. But how often are you going to memorize a user's color? I'd argue this is even worse than nothing because it obscures the NIP 05, which _might_ tip you off.

Iris:

Iris shows wot-vetted "known followers", which is good. In other places, a wot-based check mark is shown next to user avatars. This should probably be added to the profile page too, but still, pretty good.

Amethyst:

Amethyst shows some social proof, but it's hard to tell exactly what those profile pictures mean.

Primal:

Like yakihonne, social proof is visible, but not sybil-resistant.

Let's take a look at search now. Some clients do a much better job at this, some do a MUCH worse job.

Coracle:

WOT indicators, correct sorting, complete results. Arguably, the impersonators should be filtered out entirely, but I personally prefer to have them included.

Jumble:

Same thing, minus WOT indicators. Not bad.

Nostrudel:

It's a pass, but I'm not sure if duplicates are filtered out on purpose or not. The check marks indicate NIP 05 validation, not wot validation.

Yakihonne:

Only shows the legit version, along with a badge (I'm unsure if it's NIP 05 or something else). Pretty good.

Iris:

Very limited results, WOT-based check, pretty good.

Primal:

Eliminates impersonators, show follower count, pretty good (though not sybil resistant in all cases).

The winners are Iris and Coracle for web of trust indicators, and Primal and Yakihonne in the "global view of the network" category. I'd love to see this get better though, and not just because I am now famous enough to have an impersonator. WOT calculations are low-hanging fruit, especially with the vertex DVM by nostr:nprofile1qythwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnswf5k6ctv9ehx2ap0qyt8wumn8ghj7ct4w35zumn0wd68yvfwvdhk6tcpzemhxue69uhk6mr9dd6juun9v9k8jtnvdakz7qg4waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxgctdw4eju6t09uq3wamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwdehhxarj9e3xzmny9uqzpa5rapcrtaadfazwpwvvl0v4xlskg4df9nfcem7yevcaka2h7hhjm9zju5 around. Getting this right is a core value proposition of nostr and is worth the effort.

we are close, but it looks like very soon that humans will not be able to trust digital data and information... too easy for ai to create fake and untrue realities.

Music helps make the world go round...

The world is a better place with the creation and playing of music...

Music resonates with some people more than others...

This account is for those that feel music in their souls...

My musical journey has taken me all over the world... enjoying some of the best and worst music the great people of this planet have created and composed. When I was younger, I had the joy of putting together a weekly 3-hour radio program. I was able to play everything from Mozart to Metallica... the Dead Kennedys to Dead Can Dance... Ice Cube to Vanilla Ice. It was an awesome experience and opened my eyes to so much music that was never on my radar. This has allowed me to appreciate music from all over the world.

Anyway, I love posting and sharing music... it just makes me feel good... or is a release... or fits the mood... or helps with the cope... or celebrates... etc. I'll start the first post with a nostr staple... the ever popular Good Morning... x2.

#1 - The Beatles - Good Morning Good Morning https://blossom.primal.net/c99c6843759240c6c8d0c7a53b7285da51f97fc9374801477682e996a3191c8c.mp4

Enjoy your own musical journey... and support your local musicians... peace!

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