Month: April 2011

Posted on: April 20, 2011 Posted by: Jesse_Hayges Comments: 0

SideFolders; or How To Do Things On The Sly (Mac)

Ever since the Apple made the Mac AppStore, I have made it a habit to go trolling through the different lists to find Apps that would make my Mac-loving-readers lives a little easier. On one such adventure, trudging through the endless deluge of crapware, I discovered a few gems. Among the list was the App; SideFolders. Said App is a wonderful way to gain access to commonly used folders and…

Posted on: April 19, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Fiddler on the Roof (Blu-Ray)

This is the last version of Fiddler on the Roof that you need to buy. This is because Fox has provided every single thing fans of this 1971 film adaptation of the Broadway musical could want. First off, the transfer from the original source over to the Blu-Ray format has been done masterfully, blending a slightly dark print with a stunningly sharp (for the age) focus. The audio is the…

Posted on: April 19, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Fantastic Pets (Xbox 360)

This title requires a Kinect to play, so make sure that if this game is a purchase that the giftee has one. Saying that, Fantastic Pets is a tremendous title and should be seen as an essential purchase for any young one that likes to play dress up or otherwise customize their stuffed animals, dolls, or the like. There is a feel always present to Fantastic Pets that one has…

Posted on: April 19, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Morgan Bracy – End of Cinderella (CD)

It seems as if a number of female singers have given up any desire to be unique and largely morph together into one bland mess. Morgan Bracy, during her “End of Cinderella”, looks to destroy this trend. “Between the Covers” is a track that works on a number of levels, whether it be country, pop, and even rock genres. Bracy’s soft vocals will bring listeners in by the barrelful, while…

Posted on: April 19, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Life After Liftoff – Memory of You (CD)

“Someday” is a track that is intense, emotional, and hard-edged all at the same time. Updating the sound of acts like Yellowcard and The Starting Line, Life After Liftoff craft a mature sound with “Someday”. The track can be enjoyed on a number of levels; while the overall emotive rock style will immediately gain a number of fans for the band, the interplay present between the different elements of the…

Posted on: April 19, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Shaky DeVille – Hot Asphalt (CD)

“Come Out Ye Black & Tan” is the first track on “Hot Asphalt”, and it blends together traditional rock, punk, and Irish music into a hard-hitting and catchy format. With vocals that will easily worm their way into any listeners’ heart, “Hot Asphalt” will quickly capture anyone lucky enough to listen. The title track to “Hot Asphalt” has a funkier groove to start out things, shifting towards a sea shanty…

Posted on: April 19, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

James Sera – Reality of the Fantasy (CD)

The guitar work that begins “Reality of the Fantasy” showcases a level of emotion that is a constant throughout the 9 cuts on the album. The care taken in the creation of these arrangements will immediately endear Sera to anyone listening in, all while creating a wholly unique style that resonates through the album. The rich narrative quality of the guitar work is something that is just not heard in…

Posted on: April 18, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

FUZE (16.9 Fl. Oz)

There are a number of different fruit-flavored drinks that are on the market that command a hefty price. Odwalla, for example, charges $3 for a bottle of their juice. FUZE is able to halve that price ($1.59 suggested retail) and include a variety of juice for a wide array of interested customers.

Posted on: April 18, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

GAT Jetfuel Pyro

GAT Jetfuel Pyro is the first energy-providing supplement that I have taken that has been captured in a liquid, rather than dry, format. We were able to experience Jetfuel Pyro for a total of 40 days, completely exhausting one of their 120 count bottles. Jetfuel Pyro may just be the best thermogenic product that I have ever taken, for a number of reasons. The 4-part multi process that is present…

Posted on: April 17, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Norwegian Wood: Original Music By Jonny Greenwood (CD)

With the decreasing effect that a band like Radiohead can honestly have in music, it only makes sense than a musician like Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead’s guitarist) will be trying to increase eir versatility. This is done well with eir soundtrack for Norwegian Wood, a Japanese film set in the early sixties that focuses on a couple that is tremendously affected by the death of one of their mutual friends. Charged…