Month: September 2009

Posted on: September 24, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Samuel Adams Summer Ale (Beer)

Hey! It’s the first time here at NeuFutur that we have had the honor of reviewing a beer, so what better than giving some time to one of the most well-known independent brewers in the United States – Samuel Adams. This time around, we are giving their Summer Ale a spin. There is a complexity present to the Summer Ale that is simply not present with many beers that can…

Posted on: September 24, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Safehouse (DVD)

Despite having a budget that would be dwarfed by any major Hollywood project, Safehouse is able to showcase every strength that is present, be it the cast, production, or scenery present. The film starts out focusing in on an island paradise that houses a fishing/tourist business headed up by Emily (Carolina Hoyos; Lethal Force, Golden Empire). To ensure that everything goes off without a hitch, Cooper (played here by Johnny…

Posted on: September 22, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 1

Alice in Chains Guitar Giveaway

To celebrate the release of Black Gives Way To Blue, Alice In Chains and neufutur.com are giving one lucky fan a chance to rock out with a brand new guitar. Enter now for your chance to win a G&L Rampage Jerry Cantrell Signature model signed by the band.

Posted on: September 21, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Mason Daring – S/T (CD)

“Travelin’ Man” may be a cover of the Ricky Nelson classic, but I feel that the richness of Daring’s vocal and the gusto that he has in placing the cover at the beginning of the album turns it into his own song. The vocal quality of Daring here is great, in that he both keeps the sanctity of the original track, he adds his own flair, and is still able…

Posted on: September 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Anna Madorsky – Incantation (CD)

“Bloom” is the first track on “Incantation”, and it showcases a wonderful interplay between the vocal and instrumental sides of Madorsky’s compositions. There is a timeless feel to this track that will ensure that all fans of music will be able to find something that they can appreciate. The pacing of “Bloom” is similarly strong; the more martial types of drums here are moderated by Madorsky’s unique voice. “Broken Artifacts”…

Posted on: September 20, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Emo Dagger – So This Is Me (CD)

There will be a lot of individuals that do not pick up “So This Is Me” because Emo is in the title. However, the music that opens up the intro to the disc is in no way connected to the emo style. “Just Believe” reminds me of a blend between Enrique Iglesias and Marc Antony; this is pop music done with a very light hint of Latin style to it.…

Posted on: September 19, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Toy Story Mania! (Nintendo Wii)

It seems that there are some problems when titles are based off of real-life attractions. When we had our last crack at a title that was based off an amusement park, the title felt to constrained by the real life park and kept things buckled down a bit too much. However, I feel that Disney has a hit on their hands with Toy Story Mania!, a title that works off…

Posted on: September 19, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Appleton Estate Extra 12 (86 Proof)

It has been a few days since the last time we’ve updated the alcohol review section, and felt that the Appleton Estate Extra (a deep-colored Jamaican rum) would be the perfect way to get back into the swing of things. The different rums that are used to create the Extra are the very least 12 years old, with some types actually making it up to the 30 year mark. When…

Posted on: September 17, 2009 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 2

Kill the Music by Michael G. Plumides, Jr. (Book)

Chances are, unless you were part of the early 90’s music scene in North Carolina, you have no idea who Michael Plumides, Jr. is. That doesn’t make his memoir Kill the Music any less interesting. The book is Plumides’ reflections on the late 80’s and early 90’s when he worked in South Carolina as a deejay at an influential college radio station and eventually moved on to become the owner…