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romana-after-dark · 3 months ago

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Our Gentle Sins: Part 7

Dark!Logan Howlett x fem!reader

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Chapter summary: Past. Logan has a nightmare. Present. You have a nightmare.

Warnings: This fic features non con, pregnancy, and themes of religous trauma. I will not be saying everything that happens to warm you, by clicking read more you are prepared for extremely dark themes and that you at 18+. You are responsible for your own media consumption.

EXTRA WARNING!!!!: Pretty graphic. Again, I cant and wont tag everything but I dont wanna throw you off.

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Before

“Logan?”

Your voice broke through the noise, the sound of machine guns and children screaming and a bomb dropped in the distance but he heard you. Everything was disjointed, every war, just or unjust, melded into others. Nazi’s shot by WWI German troops, a confederate soldier beheading an English man, Indigenous tribes fighting alongside terrorists, a confusing group to say the least. Still, he heard you.

“Logan!”

You, standing in the middle of it all in a modest pink dress. You, pristine as if you were teaching a class but surrounded by blood and bodies and murdered innocents. You, who when he blinked, was covered in blood but not from bullets or beyonets or gunned up airplanes, but slashed up like Freddy Kruger was hopping his way into his dream. You were holding your stomach, scrambling to keep your guts inside yourself. He was trying to reach you, but hands pulled him back. He couldn’t see faces, but Logan knew they were the hands of all those he’d killed. In front of him, separating Logan from you now, were other. Scott, Charles, Jean, everyone who’d told him to stay away from you.

They aren’t helping you, they aren’t even trying. Instead, they just admonish Logan.

“See what you've done?” Jean asks, and Logan tries to push through.

“She’s bleeding! She needs help!” He screams and screams, watching as you fall to your knees, blood beginning to spill out your mouth. “I need to help her!”

Charles now, voice calm. “I think you’ve done enough.”

“No! I didn’t hurt her! I’d never hurt her! Please, Dolly! Dolly I’m coming!”

Scott, for some reason without his glasses. “We knew this would happen, we knew you couldn’t be trusted, Logan.”

“I wouldn’t hurt her! PLEASE! Just- Let me- DOLLY!!!”

You’ve collapsed, convulsing on the ground as you shout his name over and over again. Logan screams for you, using all his strength to try and get away, to help you, get you out of the war zone and to help, but the weight of the hands around him are too much. They pull and grasp and voices moan in agony behind him.

They pull him away from you.

“LOGAN! WAKE UP!”

Then his eyes are open, claws out and he’s scanning his dark bedroom for the danger, the danger he knows has to be there because why else would he be so fucking scared? But then he turns and he sees you, standing in the corner with your arms crossed over yourself and and he thinks back to the scene in his head where you were dying and Logan almost runs to you- but when he moves, he sees you flinch.

There is a long, long moment where the only thing breaking the silence were your ragged breaths and the pounding of blood in his ears, eyes inter looked in mutual fear. Logan looked at you like you were a spooked deer, even though it was him that felt an unyielding terror inside. You stood in PJ’s, and as his eyes adjusted he took in the new side of you, clothing revealing more than skin you didn’t show. You slept in a dress. Not pants and a top, not a dress meaning lingerie or something cute. Logan thinks for a moment of those outfits worn on the Amazonian Islands in the 70’s Wonder Woman show, how it was just lingerie. No, nothing like that. You just wore a dress, something akin to what he’d seen women wear more than 100 years ago, something a grandma would wear now, a skirt that went to the mid-shin.

Even in the privacy of your own bedroom, you weren’t free from the rhetoric. He bet you wore cotton panties.

You were the first to speak, voice soft and careful as if you weren’t the one shaking. “Are you… okay?”

You, sweet beautiful you, were concerned about him. He’d had a nightmare, because of course he had, of course he could never be free from all the before… but he was okay.

“Yeah, I uh…” Logan ran a finger over his face, shaking off the tremors. “Nightmare.”

A little nod from your head, then your voice, barely audible. “I get them too.”

Of course you did. Of course a sweet wonderful little doll like you was plagued like this.

Logan relaxes, shoulders slumping and he slides his legs over the side of the bed before burying his face in his hands. “I’ll kill him, you know.” He mumbles. “Just tell me anything, anything about him and I can track him down. Anything about you.”

The name you used wasn’t a real name. You’d chosen from some woman in the bible you admired, a jewish woman who used her beauty to seduce an enemy and slayed him. Judith was the subject of two Artemisia Gentileschi paintings, hence his familiarity. Logan wasn’t an art guy, but being the history teacher he’d had to brush up on his renaissance art. Your last name was fake too, something you and Charles drummed up and probably had some other religious significance, although he wasn’t religious enough to know. Maybe he’d ask Kurt.

It’d all been faked and slapped on some ID’s no one would ever be able to tell weren’t real. Your new identity was sealed. Even if you left the school, you could go on. Charles had even faked an education degree and high school diploma when you promised to not use it to do anything you weren’t qualified for. Charles didn’t want you to be trapped at the school, and since the school had been your only option at the time, you’d been given a freedom to leave. This was more than your husband had ever done, keeping you trapped and helpless, not even knowing how to drive.

All he needed was your real name, and he could track your husband down and bring his head on a platter like John the Baptist. Was that a Gentileschi painting, or was that Caravagio?

“I know.” Your voice breaks him out of his thoughts like you had done with his nightmare. “Which is why I won’t tell you.”

When Logan looks up, he sees you still standing so far away from him, and chuckles dryly. “You scared of me now, doll face?”

You shake your head no, but it’s not as confident as he’d have liked.

“I’m in my pajamas. You’re shirtless in shorts. There’s a bed.”

His eyebrows rose at that. “You think I’d do something to you?”

This time, when you shake your head, it’s much firmer. “No. Absolutely not. It’s just… I was always taught to never be in a man’s bedroom… or I might bring something on myself, or it would lead me to sin, or, or there’s something about the appearance of sin… I dunno, it’s just considered improper.”

He let the words settle into his skin. Sometimes, loving you was like the women he’d loved, bedded, courted so long ago. Such a different time, a different world. Yet you were still so different. Back then, women were just waiting for someone to untether them, give them an out, run away. They craved that freedom, the liberty sex brings. Logan didn’t know what you craved. There was nothing inside you that said you wanted to scream, to be unhinged, to let go. You weren’t a bubble waiting to pop, you were simply happy to be as you were, dresses and all.

“I understand, Dolly. Thank you for uh, for waking me. But you should really just let me be, next time.” Flashes of Rogue all bloodied in his arms flattered across Logan’s memory. Kayla, scratched up before his bones became the weapon they are now. “I might accidentally hurt you.”

Something he doesn’t recognize flashes on your face before you give a little nod. “Are you alright? I can go make you some tea?”

Part of Logan wanted to say yes, because he loved when you made him tea, but you looked tired. “No, thank you doll. I’m alright. Are you sure you’re okay? You’re acting weird.”

“Thanks kinda my thing, isn’t it?” You smile just a little, making a bit of a face as you walk sideways towards the door. “Little homeschooled teen marriage weirdo?”

Logan’s eyes narrowed at your weird behavior, not turning your back to him, but he decided he didn’t need to question your every move.

“You’re not a weirdo. You’re one of the coolest people I know.”

You laugh at that, eyes bright as always, and slide out the door.

After

You scream. And scream. And scream, over and over again. There’s blood everywhere. Logan tore everyone you loved apart; your students, your fellow teachers, Scott, Jean, Kurt, Emma, Charles. Every single one was hacked to pieces. Logan pinned you to the ground, pounding into your cunt as if you were just a lifeless doll. You didn’t fight. You didn’t scream. Were you screaming before? You can’t remember now.

Lifeless you lay, head lulled to the side as Logan fucked you. There was blood coming out of your cunt, but you didn’t know how you knew that. Spread and prone and stretched you took what Logan gave you, his soft words grunting in your ear.

“Isn’t this better, doll? Not fighting? See, I can make it good for you. I can make you wet. You’re so wet for me, my little submissive dolly.” It wasn’t blood between your legs anymore, it was cum as an uncomfortable orgasm swelled through your body. Still, ever so still, you never moved. Remy lay next to you, unrecognizable outside of intuition as he’s just a pile of slashed flesh now.

“My perfect, lifeless doll.” You’re pliant in his hands.

Suddenly Scott is in front of you, a bodiless head , eyes gouged out of his face, nothing but bloody pits. Still he speaks.

“You did this.”

No. No you’d never-

“You’re dangerous. Violence follows you. You’re a grenade.”

It wasn’t you! It was Logan!

“It hasn’t always been Logan. But it’s always been you. You are the common denominator.”

You blink and it’s no longer the friends and family and children of your new life. It’s your mom and dad, siblings, in laws, everyone who meant something to you before.

It’s your husband between your legs now, and you think there is nothing possible worse than this, nothing could be worse than him being back. Everything you went through, it’s never going to end. You’re dying. Maybe you’re dead because you’re watching from above now, your body on the ground and cold.

Your husband strokes your lifeless, compliant form. “The perfect wife.”

You’re back in your body, your mother lying next to you now. “Why couldn’t you just be good?”

You wake up to Remy shaking you.

His voice is an immediate calm, a recognition that he isn’t dead, he’s not a mass of gore on the floor while you’re being raped, killed for something you’ve done that you didn’t even know what. He’s alive.

“Remy!” You grab his shirt, pulling him to you and you don’t care that he’s a man half on your bed. He’s alive. Remy has often woken you from nightmares, his room right next to yours. Remy was closer, but Logan could hear you from further. Still, Remy was a light sleeper, so he usually got to you before Logan was aware.

Once you let go, Remy took several steps back, right up against the wall. This was something Remy did to prevent further anxiety. You trusted Remy fully, you never got an inkling that he wanted to fuck you or was playing the long game, just that he wanted to help you.

“They are getting worse again, pistache. It’s more often than when you first came here.”

You pull your blanket close to your chest even though you were fully covered. Remy slept in boxers, but he wore a robe around himself, something he bought after the first time he helped you through a nightmare. He came in in just his underwear and you were only three days into joining the school. Needless to say, seeing a man almost naked had scared the ever living hell out of you, so Remy bought a robe to cover up without having to waste time dressing. He was thoughtful like that.

“I know, I know. I just… stress… I got the prom coming up, been a lot.”

Remy frowned, “Planning a high school dance shouldn’t trigger nightmares. Is this because of what happened at the ball?”

You wince. That memory was a lot, something that you didn’t like to think about. You doubted Scott did either, and if his jaw was ever the same.

You took to long to answer, looking down at your blanket, so Remy continued. “I know that you and Logan have had… a falling out.” Your heart clenches at the words, heat flushing over your skin. Your blanket hid what you had been under loose clothing; a bump. You tuck your knees up so the blanket downs fall over your stomach. “I think he can fix it. You and him… well, I thought you’d get along before you ever met him. I brought your down stairs that first day because I’d seen him walking in, sent him to the store with you, sent him to have lunch… I think you two suit each other.” Remy gives you a smile. “You soften him. He protects you. It’s good for you both. Whatever it is, I think you can fix it. That’s all I’ll say.”

Remy stayed true to his word, not continuing about it… but you couldn’t help thinking how horrified he’d be if he found out what Logan did to you. He’s still gone, coming back any day now. Remy thought you softened him, and you suppose you did. For a while.

You let Remy get you a snack, a little sweet treat to get the sick taste out of your mouth and cheer you up. He was kind, attentive, but the memory of him as nothing but a pile of slosh haunted you. Logan was dangerous. You were already worried about Scott prying where he didn’t need to, worrying about him getting himself killed, but now you think about Remy. What will he do when he learned Logan raped a baby into you?

Logan returns to his dolly next chapter! Next chapter we have 2 dances. Past, a ball Dolly put on because of the pride and prejuduce unit for her lit class, and presant she put on a sort of prom for the teenagers.

That chapter is where we get another HUGE chunk of dolly's past! the final bombwill be nearer to the end. I'd LOVE to hear your thoughts on what you think dollys secrets are!!! There was a hint this chapter!

Ideas for a poll is always welcome! as are songs for the playlist

I need to make a better cover pic now that ive gotten a feel for the series and its themes

If you've read Rooms on Fire or The Wrong Way, you know I tend to write a similar type for these dark series. Dolly, Little one and Madonna are all girly, quieter, feminine, submissive types. I hope that those whove read it all, because i know some people have read most things i put out, don find dolly boring. I think all three are unique in their own ways, and Dolly has her own things too, even if she's quiet and nervous

I love all yall and am so thankful for the support ive gotten here!!!!!

please remember, comments keep me writing. It doesnt have to be a compiment, just something that shows engagment like "remy is a good friend"

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surrealisticduvet · 2 months ago

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Album Review: Live at the Palais (1978)

This album can do everything! Dice and chop, make pasta, serve a nice side salad… rush out now in a buying frenzy!

Starting off with the intro to “Grand Ennui” is fantastic, especially knowing how I felt about this album the last time I listened to it. I’m really pumping myself up to get back into this one; and hoping that my second listen provides new insights, as it often has with his music. For this review, I’m removing my section headers (“Favorites” and “Critiques”) as my opinions are so intermingled, and will instead go track-by-track.

Right off the bat, Michael’s lack of experience with this particular band lineup appears to be rather evident. They sound good, but certainly don’t have as much practice together as a band should before getting up on stage like this – they’re either playing too slowly for him, or he’s intentionally trying to sing more slowly than usual, maybe to stretch the show’s runtime. Either that, or he was trying to do an Eagles thing, which is a shame; he doesn’t need to. That being said, it does kind of work, especially towards the end as he gets into the groove of it (and, probably, over the nerves.)

“Calico Girlfriend” is nice – there’s a discernible effort to not sound like a “country” band, and a more lounge-rock arrangement is utilized. Again, he sounds wonderful. The 70’s really treated him well, vocally.

What did they do to my baby, “Propinquity”? I can’t even recognize her. It sounds like a bad cover.

“Joanne” gets a healthy bit of applause, and even a whistle from the crowd. I’m glad they slowed it down and stripped away some of the heavy accompaniment, giving Michael the freedom to sing soft and sweetly. There’s a lot of emotion in his voice during this one, which perhaps explains a bit of the next song…

“Roll With the Flow” is a bit of an unfortunate track - he’s not sounding his best, for one reason or another, and I think it made him nervous. Here again we see a lot of that semi-ironic “hammy” singing that I don’t think benefits a song that is so plain and honest. There is definitely an attempt to make this sound like the big arena rock hits of the day; it wouldn’t sound bad if this was your first introduction to the song, but for learnèd fans, it just doesn’t click.

“Some of Shelley’s Blues” is really a standout on the record for me. It has a slower start with some of those nerves still audible, but he quickly slides back into rhythm for it, taking us on a journey full of strong, echoing howls and slides. It truly gets the gist of the song, pleading for another chance, a little courage. You’re left, for once, wanting more.

“Silver Moon” is the show’s official closer, deceptively simple in its build-up to another hair-raising display of Michael’s vocal prowess. The end of this track (after he introduces his band, and himself as Burt Lancaster), showcases a full thirty seconds of applause and cries for an encore; for a second, you almost forget you’re not at a Monkees gig, the crowd being so full of desperate heart-felt screams.

As an encore, he plays Chuck Berry’s “Nadine (Is It You?)” – a good, lighthearted choice to close out the show with stomping and clapping. Michael puts on a good show here, but the band really gets the spotlight. I think this song, showcasing his affinity for good old rock’n’roll, might have been prophesying that which was just around the corner – his most hardcore rock record yet.

With that, we’ve finished what made up the actual Palais show in 1978 – any songs leftover on your album are bits and pieces of other shows thrown in for the 2001 rerelease. These are fine; it’s exciting to hear “Capsule” live, even though the intro is a little spacey (and I don’t love the song anyways); this version of “The Crippled Lion” is done very well and I enjoy it; finally, “Listen to the Band,” while served up with a hefty spoonful of awkward stage performance, is touching because of his genuine enjoyment of the band he’s playing with – he repeats the verses over and over, giving them each a chance to shine.

Conclusion:

Somewhere in Infinite Tuesday, Michael talks about being post-concert in Australia, sitting at a diner feeling miserable about how bad his performance the previous night was, when someone came up to him and said that they’d been at the show, and it was one of the best they’d ever seen. Therefore, I have to serve up a grain of salt alongside all my negative comments on this album: if I’d been there to see it live, I know I’d feel differently about it. It really does break my heart that he felt like his performance was so bad, enough so that he was hesitant to reissue it in the 90’s and early 00’s. It was an iconic night, reuniting him with his old drummer and marking the first time he performed with John Jorgenson and other future Hellecaster members, who he would work with in the 90’s. The album is really not that bad at all – it was probably just an off night, paired with a lot of stage anxiety and a few stylistic attempts that fell flat. It’s fine. It’s kind of fun to laugh about it. It’s Live at the Palais – she’s that girl!

#michael nesmith #mike nesmith #live at the palais #album reviews #feel bad being a hater on this one when i still gave it like 3/5 stars lolz

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hometownhistorychicago · 7 months ago

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40 Minutes Of Mayhem: The Fiery Riot That Killed A Cultural Movement Forever

Melissa Sartore

Updated April 22, 2024

On July 12, 1979, the term "disco inferno" took on a whole new meaning. As the "disco '70s" drew to a close, Chicago radio DJ Steve Dahl decided to speed up the process by promoting a Demolition Disco Night in between games at a White Sox double-header at Comiskey Park. He invited the listeners of his popular radio show to come out to the game and set some records on fire, and tens of thousands showed up to burn a farewell to disco.

But during the event, things got seriously out of hand; after a sluggish baseball season, the stadium hadn't seen crowds like this for quite some time. Riots, crazed fans, and crowd rushes can notoriously break out quickly at sporting events, and Comiskey Park Disco Demolition Night was a prime example of this. By the end of the night, disco records were in flames, fans were looting the stadium, and the White Sox had to forfeit their second game. Disco itself never quite recovered.

Steve Dahl Hated Disco And Wasn't Shy About Saying It

In 1979, Steve Dahl got fired from a Chicago radio station that changed from rock to all-disco. He wasn't very happy about this, since he was a rock-heavy DJ, but he got a job DJing at WLUP. Bitter about his loss, Dahl found an anti-disco cohort in new colleague/DJ Garry Meier, and the pair found an enthusiastic audience for fellow disco-haters. Together, they kicked off an idea for a public disco demolition event.

The White Sox Approached Dahl About Bringing His Pyro Party To The Stadium

The White Sox were slated to play the Detroit Tigers on July 12, a make-up double-header from games that had been rained out earlier in the season. The team already had a promotion on the books, one geared to toward teenagers. When Mike Veeck, son of White Sox owner Bill Veeck and White Sox promotions promoter got wind of a radio DJ blowing up disco records, he contacted the radio station to see if he would do it at the stadium.

The White Sox were struggling and attendance was down, so Veeck and Jeff Schwartz, WLUP sales manager, met to discuss the possibility of an event. Dahl had already mentioned he would be blowing up records at a local mall, so Veeck simply suggested Dahl relocate to the stadium.

Dahl's Disco-Hating Fans Were Known As The Insane Coho Lips

In his campaign against disco, Dahl and his co-host, Garry Meier, created an army called the Insane Coho Lips. These were their devoted listeners and disco-hating followers and the ones the DJs invited to show up at Comiskey Park on July 12. Cohos, as they were known, claimed disco music represented elitism and consisted of purely vapid sounds. They alleged rock stars like Rod Stewart had sold out and shifted to more disco-oriented songs with tunes like "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" ruining music in the process.

At Dahl's behest, the Cohos descended upon Comiskey Park to bring disco down. They hung up "Disco sucks!" banners, and drank a lot of beer, ready to protest against the enemy.

It Took Some Convincing To Get Dahl To Host The Event At Comiskey Park

Dahl wanted to blow up records but the thought of bringing a few thousand vinyls to Comiskey Park didn't seem very appealing. At the time, the White Sox were only averaging about 18,000 fans per game and an extra 5,000 wouldn't fill enough seats to make the event look like much of a success, in Dahl's opinion.

Disco Demolition Night Had An Admission Charge Of $.98 And A Disco Record

Dahl's radio station, WLUP, was 97.9 on the radio dial so it was decided that Disco Demolition Night would cost $.98 for attendees, as long as they had a disco record, too. The White Sox hoped that their Teen Night promotion combined with cheap tickets, Dahl's following, and general animosity toward disco would pack in a big crowd.

More Than 60,000 Fans Showed Up To The Game And Thousand More Jammed Up The Highways

The exact attendance of the game is in question - it was reported to be anywhere from 50,000 to more than 75,000 people crowded into the 52,000-seat stadium, but either way, Comiskey Park was packed with fans. Countless more tried to get into the game and some attempted to scale the wall to get in without paying. Thousands more tried to get to the stadium, tying up traffic on the Dan Ryan Expressway for hours.

On The Day Of The Game, Dahl Wore A Fatigues And An Army Helmet

The first game started at 6 pm. The White Sox lost but had another chance to beat the Tigers in game two of the scheduled double header. In between games, however, disco was going to meet its destruction. A little before 9 pm, Dahl, Meier, and radio "Loop Rock Girl" Lorelei Shark drove out onto the field in a Jeep. Dahl was wearing military fatigues and a helmet in anticipation of blowing up a box of disco records that had been brought out onto the field. Dahl started chanting "Disco sucks!" and the crowd joined in, reportedly shaking the rafters.

The Box Of Records Went Up In Flames And Fans Threw Records Around The Stadium

Dahl blew up the box of records and pandemonium broke out. The explosion itself, which took place near the center field wall, blew flames 200 feet in the air according to some, only 30 feet by other accounts. Smoke was everywhere and pieces of vinyl littered the field. As soon as the explosion took place, the crowds started to descend onto the field, still chanting "Disco sucks!"

Fans Stormed The Field, Stealing Bases, Bats, And Anything Else They Could Find

An estimated 5,000 to 7,000 fans ran onto the field at Comiskey Park in a mad rush. The fans who didn't get down to the field began throwing their disco records haphazardly in the air. White Sox pitcher Ken Kravec, who was warming up for the second game, later said he remembered shoes and records flying by his head. On the field, the crowd started pulling up bases, looting the dugouts, digging up grass, tearing down batting cages, and lighting fires.

The Jeep carrying Dahl, Meier, and Shark made its way off of the field. They were whisked away by security and taken back to the press room to escape the chaos. Paul Natkin, a photographer for the disco demolition, recalled hanging on to the hood of the Jeep as the driver sped away trying to avoid the crowd.

The Stadium Was So Damaged That The White Sox Had To Forfeit The Second Game

The damage to Comiskey Park was so severe that the second game couldn't go on. After an hour and 16 minute delay, the umpire Dave Phillips declared the field "unplayable." The White Sox had to forfeit, losing both games essentially. The forfeit on July 12, 1979 was the last one in the American League to date.

Almost 40 People Were Arrested For Destruction Of Property

Despite pleas by the game announcers to return to their seats, rioting fans continued to wreak havoc on the field. Dahl, Meier, and White Sox announcer Harry Carey all tried but nothing worked. Harry Carey hollered out "Can you hear me out there? OK! To make this an absolutely perfect evening, let's say we all regain our seats, so we can play baseball again!" and even started singing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame."

The Chicago police were called and began making arrests. Most of the crowd ran off when the cops arrive, but in the immediate aftermath of Disco Demolition Night, 39 people were arrested for destruction of property. There were only a few minor injuries.

The Night Was Deemed Both A Disaster And A Triumph

With the rioting of the fans, the forfeiture of the game, and the destruction to Comiskey Park, the media decreed the disco demolition event a "mob scene." However, from the perspective of the people in the seats — and Steve Dahl himself — it was a wild success. The Veecks wanted to bring people to the Park and they did. Not everyone got in, which was another aspect of its success, but Disco Demolition Night definitely made a mark on baseball and music.

Dahl Was Criticized For Being Homophobic And Racist In His Attacks On Disco

Because disco was had its origins in Latino, black, and gay communities, Dahl's actions were seen as an exercise in homophobia and racism. The disco "lifestyle" was the antithesis to rock music - white leisure suits and gold chains versus jeans and tee-shirts - and Dahl's attack was perceived as a social statement as much as a musical preference. According to Gloria Gaynor, rock n' roll promised egalitarianism... but disco actually had it. To her, "disco never got credit for being the first and only music ever to transcend all nationalities, race, creed, color, and age groups."

Dahl denies any homophobic or racist agenda and, in his own words, is "worn out from defending myself as a racist homophobe for fronting Disco Demolition."

Dahl's Attack On Disco May Have Helped Kill The Whole Musical Movement

When Disco Demolition Night took place, disco was dominating the charts. Songs by Gloria Gaynor, the Bee Gees, and Donna Summer were number one hits during the first part of 1979. The Bee Gees had their last number one hit, "Love You Inside Out," on July 9th, just three days before the event. Shortly after Disco Demolition Night, there was a shift in music. By August and September 1979, New Wave hits by groups like the The Knack emerged and began to take over the airwaves. Some argue that New Wave was heavily influenced by disco while others see the attack on disco as a positive moment for the genre. In Chicago, disco continued on in underground clubs and was reworked by synthesizers, ultimately creating house music.

#Disco Demolition Night #Disco Demolition #chicago #illinois #chicago history #white sox #Comiskey Park #Harry Carey #Bill Veeck #Mike Veeck #disco #disco sucks

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slowthunders · 4 months ago

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🧛🏻‍♀️ hello hello hello!

౨ৎ ˚⋆ name: cheri thunders

╰┈➤ [BASIC INFO] - she/her. intp. thirties. mexican. bisexual. slow as fuck. sagittarius ☼. cancer ☾. pisces ↑. grumpy. always tired. on the autism spectrum. add and dcd. grunge cowgirl groupie. with a taste for complex and messy characters. a box of useless information. i have a fucked up moral compass.

╰┈➤ [IDOLS] - daria morgendorffer. billie joe armstrong. buttercup. marianne faithfull. makoto kino. mark lanegan. marilyn monroe. claudia cardinale. jane birkin. nellie laroy. jane fonda. saphire and polexia from almost famous. nicki minaj. kat stratford. karen sirko. elaine parks. nancy downs. fiona gallagher. og disney princess belle. kim kelly. william miller. anita pallenberg. clair standish. john bender. nancy thompson. blair waldorf. samantha jones. disney's rapunzel. bebe buell. heather holloway. billy hargrove. brian slade. kurt wilde. maxine minx. elton john. mick jagger. andrew wood. scott weiland.

╰┈➤ [INTERESTS] - music. writing. books. photography. cinema. witchcraft. horror. fantasy. goth stuff. americana. bohemian/boho chic core. pop culture of the 60s 70s 80s 90s and 00s.

╰┈➤ [BOOKS] - the master and the margarita. the haunting of hill house. rebel heart: an american rock and roll journey. i'm with the band. the naked lunch. house of spirits. faithfull: an autobiography. salem's lot. fall to pieces. daisy jones & the six. everybody loves our town. please kill me. meet me in the bathroom. up and down with the rolling stones.

╰┈➤ [CRUSHES] - layne staley. chris cornell. jerry cantrell. johnny knoxville. ryan dunn. nick drake. bryan ferry. meg white. michael hutchence. angelina jolie. izzy straddlin. david gilmour. john frusciante. david from the lost boys. trent lane. marilyn monroe. st. jimmy and whatsername from the mv of green day's jesus of suburbia. bill skarsgård. dane dehaan. liam gallagher. albert hammond jr.

╰┈➤ [SOCIAL MEDIA] - instagram and discord, i'm as slowthunders too!

╰┈➤ [ARTISTS/BANDS] - alice in chains. britney spears. green day. roxy music. alanis morissette. the rolling stones. nicki minaj. lana del rey. soundgarden. pink floyd. marianne faithfull. sabrina carpenter. prince. hole. stone temple pillots. inxs. black sabbath. divinyls. the velvet underground. avril lavigne. lou reed. nine inch nails. the stooges. mc5. elvis presley. the clash. lady gaga. the smiths. television. mother love bone. the dandy warhols. dolly parton. bobbie gentry. mark lanegan. cky. whitney houston. blink-182. korn. the risin' sun. cheap trick. the who. combo musical los caquis. the moody blues. led zeppelin. sly and the family stone. mandy moore. nelly furtado. deftones. amy winehouse. blur. sublime. the cult. jimi hendrix. oasis. marc bolan. pearl jam. mariah carey. kylie minogue. robbie williams. audioslave. roxette. faith no more. janis joplin. nancy sinatra. the allman brothers band. gram parsons. johnny cash. waylon jennings. lil 'kim. bob dylan. beyoncé. mad season. pearl jam. fleetwood mac. the doors. ratt. charli xcx. mitski. pantera. joni mitchell.

╰┈➤ [FILMS] - moulin rouge!. the love witch. x. singles. say anything. the bling ring. beauty and the beast. beauty and the beast: an enchanted christmas. scream. home alone. babylon. performance. daisies. the secret garden. tangled. ten things i hate about you. my scene jammin' in jamaica. the lost boys. the craft. mean girls. casino. don't look now. paris, texas. walk the line. a nightmare on elm street. maxxxine. the breakfast club. trainspotting. almost famous. rocketman. the rocky horror picture show. practical magic. barbie. bram stoker's dracula. the exorcist. the panic in needle park. goodfellas. the shinning. once upon a time in hollywood. texas chainsaw massacre

╰┈➤ [COMFORT PALS] - hello kitty, spottie dottie. keroppi. pochaco. minnie mouse. psyduck. eevee. bulbasaur. winnie the pooh. eeyore

none of the icons, headers, pictures and edits are mine unless stated.

#about me #pinned post #about cheri 🎀#grungequette #coquette #lana del rey #pink blog #grunge #girlblogging #girlblogger #groupie #im just a girl #this is a girlblog

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partywithponies · 1 year ago

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have you ever read the father brown books? i've just started on the first one and like. there's some fun flambrown content if you're into that

i say "if" as if you don't plaster flambrown content across my dash every day dkfhfjd

(I typed a whole long answer and it refused to post so I've attempted to retype ashorter less rambly version of the original post 😭😭)

OH BOY

WHAT A SILLY QUESTION

I'm more into the books than the show, and I've consumed every single TV, film, and radio adaptation! Even the ones in German and Italian! Even though I don't speak a word of Italian! My blog header on mobile is actually Flambeau from the 70s Italian miniseries!

I'm also Aristide Valentin stan no.1, he's my poor little meow meow, I literally spent weeks researching pre-WW1 maps of London to try and figure out the route Valentin took from Liverpool Street to Hampstead Heath so that I could go on my own trip and follow in his footsteps. And literally no onscreen adaption has ever done him properly. 😭😭 The radio adaptations are better in that regard.

The 1984 BBC radio adaptation is the one and only adaptation that even pronounces Valentin's name properly. Coincidentally it's also the only adaptation to have an actual Frenchman on the cast. 😂 To by best count, Flambeau has been played by 3 Englishmen, 3 Americans, an Italian, a Welshman, a Hungarian, an Austrian, a German, and one (1) actual Frenchman.

As far as adaptations go, the 1974 TV series and the 80s and 00s radio adaptations are both the best as faithful adaptations, and the gayest, though the 1934 movie has a very special place in my heart. It has low budget early Hayes code charm. I love the flat painted London backdrop and the milk in wine glasses. I love the doggy and I love obviously Hungarian Flambeau because early hollywood just thought "as long as he sounds foreign".

But honestly every adaptation has something I love about it, even the really weird ones. You have to check out the failed pilot for an American modern day adaptation set in New York made in the early 80s sometime. It's barely recognisable as Father Brown but it's a lot of fun. Flambeau isn't in that one but Father Brown does have a dog which is nearly as good.

But I do hope you enjoy the books! The Secret Garden, The Invisible Man, and The Eye of Apollo are my favourite FB book stories by MILES

#father brown #flambrown

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starfirecentral · 2 years ago

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INTEREST CHECK RESULTS

Thank you everyone for your responses! We got a total of 73 responses for the 11 days that the IC was open, & we will be going ahead with the zine. Without further ado: the results!

General Interest

70% of you said you’d be interested in purchasing the zine, & another 63% are interested in being contributors! That’s 46 potential applicants (psst—applications are going to open soon, so keep an eye out!). We’re thinking of accepting 20 artists & 10 writers for the zine, but this is subject to change.

Zine Content

All of the choices seemed to interest a good amount of you! We’ll be including all of these in STARFIRE. Writers, you’ll have to work in a different format (& style) than you might be used to—fashion journalism is something else! Artists, start thinking about the kinds of pieces that would accompany that work well.

Physical Merch

Well, the people have spoken. We will definitely be producing physical merch! All of these will be sold along with the zine, save for two (they’ll be stretch goals for later!). Aspiring merch artists, it’s time to think up some ideas!

Digital Merch

Wallpapers galore! We’ll absolutely include wallpapers, icons/headers, & coloring pages for digital merch. Emojis are still on the table, though!

Guest Artists

12 artists were nominated for the role of guest artist! Mod Per (that’s me) managed to pull together a few of them to join our project. Who are they? Keep an eye out during contributor applications, & you’ll see soon enough.

Thank you all for showing your interest! The STARFIRE mods all appreciate your support for the project, & we hope that these results give you a better idea of what you’re applying for. Applications will be opening on March 1, so get your portfolios ready & think up some pitches!

#interest check #interest check results #zine info

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cliffburton · 2 years ago

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1 & 8 :3

hiiii <3 i will get rly talkative w these lol so . some might get under the cut but i think this one's short also scroll faster etc

1) 3 things you wish for

1) no 1 is stuff on my walls !!!!! ik i probably give the impression of some1 w a lot of posters on the walls but sadly that's not the case, i can't even hang shit bc the last time the room was (awfully btw) painted they took off the sticks and hooks which is ??????? anyways i don't think id get ppl, or maybe i would, but id have to feel Fine w that stare/them not really staring if that makes sense ex. my header i would 100% get that, or art in general but rn im particularly thinking of ana mendieta's silueta series esp this one and this one. i just don't like the emptiness of my room nsnsns

2) more lesbianism in my life a biiiiiit more clothes like ik materialism or something but i'm also probably poor-ish to american standards (monthly income ... reserved!) so a few more shirts n bells and etc won't hurt. ohhhhhh mygodddddddddd specifically thinking of those 70s star shirts now. light blue/red stars and red/black stars are both suuuuuuuuuch a combo i'm planning to do them myself

3) while answering this ask i realized tumblr should have like a color picker option for text i personally like adding color to text sometimes and ik how to do it with HTML on desktop but yeah! like not sorry [tumblr] dot com dot org yr color choices are ugly id go for a pinker purple

8) tv shows that you never get bored of

well i dnt rly watch tv but

1) la rosa de guadalupe in an ironical way. explained this to barbi zigmentality (🫀) but like basically it's just rly funny the way everything is like set up n ik ppl earnestly watch it bc it's on open tv but i blame that on televisa they have ties to the mx gvt etc. the issues they Ideate are like. my husband has a sugar baby. my daughter is an emo and ppl hate emos (well the way ppl hated emos here was actually kinda violent yes that punks vs. emos thing is was much real)

2) the simpsons, esp earlier simpsons. listen ik some bits are problematic or whatever but consider that the latam translations are better than the original to me and idk i sorta "grew up on it" so like it's not that i'm not ~critical~ w what i watch but like. ykwim

3) hhhhhhhhh what a moment to not rly watch tv,,,,,, does rewatching madoka magica count?

#em answers #tysm appreciated femmetual 🫶🏽

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atlantichurricanes · 1 year ago

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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook issued by the National Hurricane Center in Miami, FL, USA

2023-08-21, 08:00 EDT

Active Systems: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Franklin, located over the eastern Caribbean Sea, on Tropical Storm Gert, located several hundred miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands, and on Tropical Storm Emily, located a little over 1100 miles west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

Western Gulf of Mexico (AL91): Showers and thunderstorms are showing signs of organization in association with a broad area of low pressure located over the central Gulf of Mexico. Environmental conditions appear conducive for development of this system, and a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form before it reaches the western Gulf of Mexico coastline on Tuesday. Interests in southern Texas and northern Mexico should monitor the progress of this system as tropical storm watches or warnings are likely to be issued later today.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...80 percent.

* Formation chance through 7 days...high...80 percent.

Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL92): Showers and thunderstorms over the Cabo Verde Islands and portions of the tropical eastern Atlantic are associated with a tropical wave. Environmental conditions appear generally conducive for gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression is likely to form later this week while it moves west-northwestward across the eastern tropical Atlantic.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent.

* Formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.

Public Advisories on Tropical Storm Emily are issued under WMO header WTNT32 KNHC and under AWIPS header MIATCPAT2. Forecast/Advisories on Tropical Storm Emily are issued under WMO header WTNT22 KNHC and under AWIPS header MIATCMAT2.

Public Advisories on Tropical Storm Franklin are issued under WMO header WTNT33 KNHC and under AWIPS header MIATCPAT3. Forecast/Advisories on Tropical Storm Franklin are issued under WMO header WTNT23 KNHC and under AWIPS header MIATCMAT3.

$$ Forecaster Cangialosi

#meteorology #bot post #weather #tropical weather #tropical storm #tropical depression #hurricane #atlantic #atlantic ocean #caribbean #gulf of mexico #noaa #national oceanic and atmospheric administration #nhc #national hurricane center

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musette22 · 2 years ago

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I mean, there are other stuff I like, movies, books, shows, I even post stuff about them from time to time but... it's Stucky that keeps me here, they own my heart and I love this about them, I don't want this to end, I don't even think I could move on... Right now, writing to you and looking at your header makes me so happy that I almost cry (again) because of them... :-*

Oh baby 🥺💘 This is so lovely to read. I'm SO happy you love them so much and that it's such an enduring love for you too! I totally get that. I was thinking earlier that literally like 70% of the times I cry it's because of Stucky these days, and that's actually exactly how I like it. They make me feel so much, it's wonderful ❤️❤️❤️ I'm so glad to hear you feel a similar way!! Sending you a hug, honey ✨️

#stucky #and I like that you like other things too!#but that stucky is the most significant #that's amazing and I love it #minnie answers

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sossegato · 12 days ago

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It's 'cause it isn't evidence.

First link: "JK Rowling made headlines again for her anti-trans obsession with the discovery that she donated a hefty £70,000 (about $89,000) to a Scottish women’s organization challenging an inclusive government definition of “woman.”"

For anybody with a functional critical sense, that this already heavily-biased header still didn't manage to twist "women's organization" into anything more sinister would be enough giveaway.

Why don't you show your ass a bit more, calling a women's organization anti-trans isn't blunt enough.

TRAs insist "nobody's eroding legal protections for women" and yet call campaigning against this very thing (that nobody is doing apparently) "transphobia".

If gender is different than sex, like TRAs claim, why change sex in documents? In birth certificates? Why alter the legal definition of sex categories?

And why is it only ever male and female? Is sex a spectrum or not? Why is it that expression of your one million genders somehow always ends up with males getting an F on their driver's license?

Now, does it matter if I list all the ways in which self-ID is being harmful to women?

That TRAs have defunded two rape shelters, Vancouver Rape Relief and Tokyo Crisis Center, 'cause they were, like most services of the kind, exclusive to females? Even though there are other shelters that accomodate both sexes and this service was not unavailable to them?

That the Scottish Prison Service had to recind the scope of their policy of placing trans-idenfied men in women's prisons because of the volume of assaults against female inmates?

That since the MOJ instituted self-ID in prisons there was a 70% rise in trans-identified inmates since 2017, with 1 in 50 inmates claiming to be trans? And that 70% of trans inmates are in for sexual offences? That more than half of those are in for more than one sexual offence?

That rapists have gotten themselves off sex offender registries through self-ID (this happened in my country too, Brazil, and self-ID is more regulated here than in the UK or USA).

That owners of businesses which provide sensitive women-only services have been sued over refusing to service males? A women's beauty parlor which DOES NOT service men cannot refuse to shave balls now?

That Australian federal court ruled this year that women cannot, actually, have their own spaces, as not allowing men is apparently a human rights violation.

Do women get to have privacy? Do women get to have their own spaces? Does THEIR word matter? Or just the word of men who call themselves women? And why? Why does their word matter more?

Second link, a JK tweet: "I've been funding rape crisis centres for over 20 years. I founded a female-only rape crisis centre in my home city because there's no longer such a service here and women were crying out for one. A trans woman heads the only other rape centre in town. TW are already well-served."

FUNDING RAPE CENTRES FOR WOMEN IS ANTI-TRANS?????

I highlighted the part for you where she says EVERY OTHER SINGLE FUCKING SHELTER ISN'T SEX SEGREGATED.

HOW THE FUCK IN THE WORLD can you say with your full fucking chest that ADDING RESOURCES FOR WOMEN WITHOUT TAKING AN IOTA from resources that already cater to trans people is anti-trans and not implode with your own fucking misogyny? FUCK YOU.

Third link, another JK tweet: "If you believe in freedom of speech and/or think lesbians' careers shouldn't be imperilled by a lobby group whose CEO says same sex attraction is akin to 'sexual racism', you might fancy helping Allison out. (I've already put my money where my mouth is)."

Well you obviously think a life-long activist for black women and lesbians who got sacked for not believing in gender identities fucking deserved it 'cause she just doesn't get to not believe it and giving her money is some affront to trans people, which isn't surprising at this point.

Fourth link: It's fucking PinkNews. It's the rapists-who-harassed-half-their-staff's little playground publication. And it's a repeat of the same news as link one.

So much grasping, so little straws.

Fifth link is a fucking youtuber. Any real sources you'd like to add?

stores will be like THIS IS A SAFE PLACE 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ and then have an entire wall dedicated to harry potter merch

#you people really say her helping women is anti-trans #fucking misogynist animals

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usamarketerss · 18 days ago

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How Can SEO Transform Your Law Firm’s Online Reach?

In today’s digital landscape, law firms must establish a strong online presence to attract and retain clients. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the cornerstone of this strategy, helping your firm rank higher in search results and connect with potential clients when they need legal expertise.

Why SEO Matters for Law Firms

The legal industry is highly competitive, with clients often turning to search engines to find attorneys and law firms. Research shows that over 70% of people click on one of the top five search results. If your law firm isn’t visible on the first page, you’re losing potential business to competitors.

SEO helps your law firm:

Increase website traffic.

Target local clients searching for legal services.

Build credibility and trust through consistent online visibility.

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1. Targeting the Right Keywords

Keyword research is the foundation of SEO. For a law firm, it’s essential to target keywords specific to your practice areas, such as “personal injury attorney in [City],” “family lawyer near me,” or “criminal defense lawyer.” Focus on long-tail keywords to capture the intent of potential clients who are closer to making a decision.

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Your law firm’s website should be user-friendly, mobile-responsive, and fast-loading. Optimize page titles, meta descriptions, and header tags with relevant keywords. Include clear calls-to-action (CTAs) encouraging visitors to contact your firm for consultations.

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Publishing informative blog posts, FAQs, and case studies demonstrates your expertise and builds trust with potential clients. Content addressing common legal concerns, such as “What to Do After a Car Accident” or “How to File for Divorce,” can drive traffic and improve your rankings.

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Most clients search for legal services nearby. Claim your Google Business Profile and optimize it with accurate contact details, client reviews, and updated business hours. Use location-specific keywords to enhance local SEO efforts.

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Earning links from reputable websites boosts your domain authority and search rankings. Submit your firm to legal directories, collaborate with local organizations, and contribute guest posts to industry publications.

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govindhtech · 2 months ago

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Launching MSI M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 Expansion Card

A new storage expansion add-on card with EZ DIY capabilities for simple assembly is the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5. We would like to share additional details about this new accessory with you today.

Two M.2 slots at 2280-sized M.2 SSDs are supported by the PCIe 5.0 x8 interface add-on board M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5. The most exacting storage needs for both ultra-fast speed and expansion are met by each slot’s maximum PCIe 5.0 x41 bandwidth and 128Gbps data transfer speed. It’s thin, too. It fits most chassis because it is only 18.57mm thick (wide).

For high-speed M.2 storage, particularly PCIe 5.0 SSD, thermal design is crucial. To guarantee stable and high-performance M.2 storage, the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 has a 70 mm Double-ball Bearing fan next to two M.2 slots. This fan generates up to 19 mm-H2O air pressure. By connecting to the motherboard’s fan header, its fan speed can be adjusted or synchronized with the motherboard.

With the addition of the EZ DIY features to this add-on card, MSI continues to streamline the assembly process and make do-it-yourself projects simple. There won’t be any screws or screwdrivers needed with the Tool-free M.2 installation design. Through the removal and addition of the M.2 SSD from the rear of the chassis, the new EZ Slide design lessens the effort required for the M.2 update. To change an SSD, you don’t need to take out the motherboard’s expansion card or the thermal module. Each M.2 slot on the I/O side has two LEDs next to it that show the EZ Recognition storage state.

The need for more effective and potent storage solutions is growing along with the evolution of PC technology. The M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 is a recent system performance improvement.This next-generation PCIe Gen 5 expansion card is fast, efficient, and versatile for gamers, enthusiasts, and professionals.

What is the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5?

A cutting-edge extension card designed to work with the latest generation of M.2 NVMe SSDs is the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5. Users now want quicker storage options that can manage ever-increasing data volumes with the development of PCIe Gen 5 technology. With previously unheard-of data transfer speeds and improved cooling, the XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 seeks to offer the perfect solution for users who want to maximize the performance of their systems.

With this extension card, you may increase your system’s storage capacity without compromising dependability or speed. With its compatibility for numerous M.2 slots, the XPANDER-Z offers a large amount of storage on a small expansion card.

Key Features of the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5

PCIe Gen 5 Support

The M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 fully utilizes the PCIe Gen 5 interface, which can transfer data at 32 GT/s. With twice the read and write speeds of PCIe Gen 4, this reduces load times in demanding applications like 3D rendering, gaming, and video editing.

Versatility with Multiple M.2 Slots

The XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5’s ability to accommodate numerous M.2 NVMe SSDs is one of its best qualities. Users can install two M.2 SSDs at once with the card’s dual M.2 slots. For consumers that need both performance and lots of storage space, this increases storage capacity without sacrificing speed. This functionality guarantees that you’re always prepared for high-demand jobs, regardless of whether you’re storing huge game libraries, video files, or other data-heavy workloads.

Improved Cooling Architecture

NVMe SSDs produce more heat as they become more powerful and faster. The XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 has a high-end cooling system with an active fan and a sizable heatsink to solve this problem. By keeping the drives operating at ideal temperatures, this avoids throttling and keeps performance high even after prolonged use.

The XPANDER-Z’s cutting-edge cooling technology makes it exceptionally thermally efficient, extending the life of your M.2 drives and controlling the system’s total temperature.

Compatibility with Backward

The XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 is backward compatible with PCIe Gen 4 and PCIe Gen 3, but it is made to fully utilize the PCIe Gen 5 interface. For consumers who want to improve their system over time, this makes it a future-proof investment. The XPANDER-Z will provide notable performance enhancements even if you’re running hardware from an earlier generation, guaranteeing that your system will continue to be competitive for many years to come.

Simple Setup and Installation

The process of installing the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 is simple. It doesn’t need any extra connections or power supply devices because it connects straight to a PCIe 5.0 slot on your motherboard. The card is compatible with the majority of contemporary motherboards that support PCIe slots, and its user-friendly design enables speedy setup.

How Does the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 Enhance Gaming Performance?

Faster Load Times

Reduced load times are among the most obvious benefits of using the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 for gaming. Players may start playing games more quickly with PCIe Gen 5 M.2 SSDs’ lightning-fast read rates. The improved speed guarantees that you spend less time waiting and more time playing, whether you’re loading a new level, switching between cutscenes, or beginning a new game.

Seamless Game Installation and Updates

The XPANDER-Z’s dual M.2 slots allow you to store a lot of games while still getting the best performance. Rapid write speeds also make it easy to update games, guaranteeing that even large game updates are applied promptly, keeping you ready to play the newest content at all times.

Smoother Streaming and Recording

The M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 offers higher data throughput for gamers that also record or broadcast their gameplay, guaranteeing fluid performance during demanding gaming sessions. Rapid writing and reading of huge data reduces lag, stuttering, and missing frames, whether you’re streaming at high frame rates or capturing 4K action.