Author: James

Posted on: March 20, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Secretly Canadian is pleased to announce another sparkling, but rough cut gem from Richard Swift! Richard Swift As Onasis hits record stores April 8, 2008.

The double EP “Richard Swift As Onasis” is as creatively fortifying as it is unhinged and unpolished, a primal slab thrown into the fire for dancing and merriment during the chilly months while we await Richard Swift’s second full-length, and proper follow-up to last year’s colossal “Dressed Up For The Letdown”. Not long ago, the idea of a record was to capture a performance. Before the studio trickery of our…

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Posted on: March 20, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Sands of Oblivion

Sands of Oblivion / 2008 Anchor Bay / 94 Minutes / http://www.anchorbayent.com / Individuals may have seen Sands of Oblivion when it was first shown on the Sci-Fi channel. The basic premise of the movie is that legendary producer Cecil B. DeMille created a replica of ancient Egypt for eir The Ten Commandments. After everything wrapped up, DeMille ordered everything made for the movie to be demolished, instead of placed…

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Posted on: March 20, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

MOTU – Roadhouse Jesters

MOTU – Roadhouse Jesters / 2008 Dr. Richard Michelson / 13 Tracks / http://www.motu.net / This is the eighth release by MOTU, and individuals will be immediately attacked by the brand of blues and funk that the band inserts into each and every track. However, individuals should know that the band did not play together before this disc was recorded – some of the members did not even know each…

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Posted on: March 20, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Fancy Tour, Work with Justice Throughout March

FANCY, co-writers of Justice’s hit song “D.A.N.C.E.,” has been setting France on fire with its hedonistic glam-filled rock and have been handpicked by their Parisian pals to spread the flame across North America on the upcoming MYSPACE MUSIC TOUR. The month-plus journey also features Ed Banger Records’ Busy P and DJ Mehdi, and Philadelphia-based party starter Diplo on select dates.

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Posted on: March 20, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Indigo #15

Indigo #15 / :25 / $3 or trade / Half-Sized / Michelle Aiello, PO Box 180143, Chicago, IL 60618 / pinup1950@yahoo.com /  Aah! A zine that refers pretty heavily to the previous issue, which I don’t have! Anyways, Indigo is an amazingly cleanly-laid out zine that is dense as hell, yet incredibly informative and fun to read. The different approaches and topics that Mich puts in the magazine makes it…

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Posted on: March 20, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

The Salvador Santana Band’s Debut Album, SSB, Out Now

The Salvador Santana Band (SSB), featuring bandleader, vocalist, composer & keyboardist Salvador Santana, will release its debut full-length album SSB on February 26. Salvador also served as Album Producer, and the disc comes out on the artist’s VBE imprint with distribution through Tsunami Label Group. The band will celebrated with an album release party at Temple Bar in Santa Monica, CA on Saturday, February 23. The date also kicked off…

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Posted on: March 19, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 1

Strawberry Shortcake: Big Country Fun

Strawberry Shortcake: Big Country Fun / 2008 Fox / 44 Minutes / http://www.strawberryshortcakedvd.com / When I was a child, I was familiar with Strawberry Shortcake but did not watch any of the shows or available materials. I was surprised when I received “Big Country Fun” in the mail, due to the fact that the character design was much different than it was about twenty years ago. The characters are renovated…

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Posted on: March 19, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Nonesuch Records To Release Black Keys’ “Attack & Release” 4/1

“…rock of this caliber is really timeless.”–Rolling Stone On April 1, Nonesuch Records will release The Black Keys’ fifth full-length LP, Attack & Release. The album follows their 2006 critically acclaimed Nonesuch debut Magic Potion, which the Chicago Tribune proclaimed, “a gritty, wild, minimalist masterpiece.”

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Posted on: March 19, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

More Press Kudos for Fire on Fire’s debut EP

New England’s Fire on Fire released their debut recording with very little upfront fanfare but almost immediately music journalists began singing their praise and the press kudos and excitement CONTINUES to build.

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Posted on: March 19, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

New Found Glory – Hits

New Found Glory – Hits / 2008 Geffen / 12 Tracks / http://www.universal.com / http://www.ilovethatsong.com / New Found Glory has been around for a very long time when it comes to pop-punk bands. Individuals may have thought that the act started up in 1999, when their “Nothing Gold Can Stay” brought the world “Hit or Miss”. If individuals missed that minor hit, chances are good that they might have thought…

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Posted on: March 19, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Marty Stuart Works Grand Ole Opry Through 2008

Country music icon and longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry Marty Stuart kicked off 2008 with six Opry appearances in just six weeks and continues to make country music’s most famous stage a priority with more upcoming performances than ever. Opry fans can catch Stuart making unforgettable Opry moments happen on Feb. 29, March 1, March 7, March 8, and March 22 before he heads out on the road…

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Posted on: March 19, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Stretching Machine

Tools to extend one’s penis are interesting to me. Most of them just do not work. However, the X4 penis extender seems to rest on solid evidence. This penis stretcher really seems to work on the principle that things stretched out will be longer than those that are not. This Penis Enlarger should at least be considered by individuals that are not happy with their size.

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Posted on: March 19, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Incredulous #8

Incredulous #8 / :25 / $2.00 / 32S / Incredulous, 00730 Clute Rd, Boyne City, MI 49712 / http://incredulous.tripod.com / This issue seems a little more coherent than the previous one, but the humor is still fairly blunt and tangential at times. The Family Circus parodies just need to stop. All possible avenues of humor have been traversed umpteen times about a decade before by the Dysfunctional Family Circus, and…

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Posted on: March 19, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

PlayRadioPlay Release Video for “Madi, Don’t Leave”, Featured on Oven Fresh

Check out the video for “Madi, Don’t Leave” & be sure to vote for it on Oven Fresh! Oven Fresh airs weekdays at 2:30pm EST on FUSE, be sure to watch for it. Texas is releasing on March 18th, but you can pre-order it now at Newbury Comics and receive a signed cd. You can also enter to win two tickets to the  Yellowcard, Spill Canvas, and PlayRadioPlay tour. Check the details here

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Posted on: March 18, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Walk The Line: Extended Cut

Walk The Line: Extended Cut / 2008 Fox / 153 Minutes / http://www.foxhome.com / Most of America (or at least a good segment of the populace), watched Walk The Line. This story, about the earlier days of Johnny Cash, was given a number of accolades. The original (2006) edition of the DVD sold incredible amounts, with over three million copies of the original editions sold on the first day of…

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Posted on: March 18, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Richard Julian Rides Success of “Sunday Morning In Saturday’s Shoes”

Sometimes simplicity packs the most powerful punch. Upon the first listen to Richard Julian’s newest release “Sunday Morning in Saturday’s Shoes” you’ll first pick up on the simple and catchy melodies and the overall air of fun and light heartedness that Richard exudes. Listen more closely and attentively and you’ll notice that Richard’s slice of life lyrics and stories are metaphors for hope as well as the world’s indifference to…

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Posted on: March 18, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Tech School

There are a number of my friends that attend technical school. However, tech schools vary in the quality of education that they provide. Tech Training Schools provide individuals with the information they need to find it training that is cheap and well worth any incurred costs. If you are looking for something like this, check out the web site and find a future career.

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Posted on: March 18, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

The Bodeans Set to Release the He & He LP, Tour

Roots-rock group the BoDeans are touring this spring in support of their new album “Still,” which will be out March 4th. The first leg of the tour kicks off at SXSW in Austin, TX, and will cover the eastern part of the country. The group plans to visit the western half of the U.S. in a forthcoming second leg of the tour early this summer. “Still” is the eighth studio…

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Posted on: March 18, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Critically Lauded Label Truth & Soul to Release Second Volume of Fallin’ Off the Reel Series

Music from Volume 2 Includes Tracks Previously Only Available on Limited Edition 7″ Singles Plus Brand New Tracks Brooklyn-based record label Truth and Soul will release their Fallin’ Off the Reel Vol. 2 compilation CD on March 11th. The compilation features a combination of tracks from a variety of funk and soul artists that had previously been exclusively available as 7″ singles as well as new tracks from celebrated groups…

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Posted on: March 18, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Patapon (PSP)

Patapon (PSP) / 2008 Sony / http://www.us.playstation.com/patapon / Individuals that were fans of Pikman and of Black and White (or even Lemmings) will find something fun in Patapon. Your creatures, the Patapon, are directed by the tribal beat that you (as their deity and a player) provide on “talking drums”. Different combos that are beaten out on these drums tells the Patapon to do different things, whether it be attacking…

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