Month: April 2009

Posted on: April 30, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Into the Blue 2: The Reef (DVD)

Into the Blue 2 deals with a couple of scubaers; Dani (played here by Laura Vandervoort) and Sebeastion (Chris Carmack) and their adventures around the scenic locale of Hawaii. Where fun is fun, things take a decidedly more serious turn after they are offered a large sum of money by some shady characters. After things take a turn for the worse, it really is a testament to the skills of…

Posted on: April 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Bow Wow Wow – We Are The ‘80s (CD)

This disc is marketed specifically to those individuals who remember who Bow Wow Wow is. I know that they did “I Want Candy”, but beyond that, I have no clue what else they charted with. Apparantly, there are thirteen other tracks that VH1 Classic and Sony deemed it essential to put on this album. Many of the songs feel a little dated, as we are listening to a Bow Wow…

Posted on: April 30, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Bulleit Bourbon (Whiskey)

Before this, I thought that Knob Creek was the best whiskey out there. However, after getting a chance to review Bulleit Bourbon has revealed that there is a serious contender to Knob Creek’s throne. Don’t let the bottle’s retro flair fool you: despite claims to the contrary, what is present in each bottle of Bulleit Bourbon is complex, full-bodied, and will be a whiskey experience that imbibers will not soon…

Posted on: April 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Leslie Bowe – Gypsy (CD)

The title track shows Leslie Bowe as a singer that is in the Edwin McCain style of indie rock. There is a certain timeless nature to eir music that will increase listenership, for sure. However hopeful and smooth Bowe’s vocals are on this track, the fact remains that Bowe brings a delightful despair for anyone that is listening to the disc. This same soulful sound is present during “Fall”, which…

Posted on: April 30, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Dragon Ball: Evolution (Sony PSP)

There have been a number of different Dragonball Z games over the course of the last fifteen years, and Dragon Ball: Evolution is the one that really tends to break free of the molds and bring something new to the line. Despite the fact that the game is on a portable console (the Sony PSP), there is a certain vibrancy and quick pace to the action that belies the slower…

Posted on: April 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Bound Stems – The Logic Of Building The Body Plan (CD)

The style of rock that Bound Stems play is interesting, to say the least. There is a fury to the composition that is not paralleled in the sound, especially during the very soft-spoken “Crimes and Follies”. The sometimes shrill guitars present on this track allow the perfect amount of distortion to find its way onto the track, while the at-times raspy vocals really give this track a Protean sound (that…

Posted on: April 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Botch – Unifying Themes Redux (CD)

“God Vs. Science” actually, however little it has obvious harmonies, works as a track. The title of the song is a perfect indicator for the style of music that will be issuing forth on your speakers. The back and forth screaming that is such a hallmark during “God Vs. Science” continues into “Third PPPlay In A Tragedy”, but Botch adds a few different things to this introductory track. This is…

Posted on: April 28, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Boroughs – Ostrich (CD)

The crunchiness that starts off “Gone Too Far”, along with the vocal sneer given the track by the band, really casts The Boroughs as a mixture of The Ramones and early Husker Du. The presence of guitar distortion is always there, and the simplstic lines that create the track make sure that tracks like “Gone Too Far” are easy to remember, no matter how individuals’ tastes run. Continuing these catchy…

Posted on: April 28, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 8

Smirnoff Cocktails: Tuscan Lemonade (Cocktail)

Most the time, whenever I have some sort of mixed drink, there seems to be mounds too much sugar and not enough in the way of alcohol for me. However, Smirnoff has done the impossible and has created what I consider to be the best cocktail I have ever had. Their “Tuscan Lemonade” seems to be a shade or two darker than most lemonades, but the inclusion of Limoncello (Italian…