“Halfway†is the first track that listeners will get the chance to hear on this self-titled release, and they will immediately be buffeted with an interesting bit of country rock that is not happy with staying within the boundaries of that genre. There are nods, both subtle and obvious, to alternative rock and pop, making this introduction into something that will ensure that listeners will stick around for a good…
“Sick Wrong World†is one of the most interesting tracks to be heard on “Transgradulateâ€, meaning that there is a definite step taken to craft a rich foundation that later parts of the track can then work off of. When the vocals do finally enter into the equation, there is a darker, more earthy feel to “Sick Wrong World†that touches on a number of different genres and styles. This…
NeuFutur has been lucky enough to review a number of titles of Cohen’s discography, and we were presented with a copy of eir latest, “How I Want To Dreamâ€. The disc starts out with the titular track, which melds absolutely sick guitar lines with a slower set of vocals. The track, despite only taking up about three minutes of the total time on the disc, sets the stage well for…
This album is based around a theme, being “A Folk-Punk History of the Hebrew Nationâ€. The tracks on this CD go throughout the entirety of Jewish history, bouncing through the distinct segment of the group’s history. The disc starts out with “Exiled To The Diasporaâ€, a driven type of track that will have the drums firmly implanted in listeners’ ears by the end of the track. “Diaspora†moves on to…
“Black Sundress†is the latest single by Wedlock, and long-time readers of NeuFutur will remember our review of Wedlock’s last single “Reverend Charisma†– https://neufutur.com/?p=6628 . This track showcases significant evolution by Wedlock, giving listeners a different facet of the band.
“Turn Of The Radio Age†is a somber, slow song that gives listeners a small sample of the allure of Buckfast Superbee. Individuals feel as if they are at the edge of a mountain; they make a plunge that sets them up perfectly for the tempest that is “The Heavy Persuaderâ€. “The Heavy Persuader†is an stellar track that operates that the intersection of punk, melodic rock, and emo music;…
Did you know that Galaxy Quest was the first movie in which Justin Long played a major role? This means, as is the case with the movie itself, Long’s career has reached out over the space of a decade. The movie itself provides ample comparison to Star Trek; the path that each of the actors took after Galaxy Quest ended in the film is eerily similar to that experienced by…
A Plumm Summer has been out in some form since 2007, but it is only just now that it is seeing its DVD release. The film itself surrounds the theft of a frog puppet, and showcases the acumen of a set of children, at some points exceeding that of the FBI in regards to solving the case. The film itself is based off a real-life event that hit the town…
The Munchables blend equal parts Pac-Man and Katamari Damacy. The graphics fit extremely well for the title, despite not being of the hyper realism school that is all the rage in current games. All players have to do here is to om nom nom nom on their enemies – by eating baddies, the characters will grow larger and be able to take on more in the way of obstacles. The…
Aqua Vit is one of the first spirits that we here at NeuFutur have had that are full-powered (or are relatively full powered) that do not easily fall into a whiskey, gin, vodka, rum type of connotation. The spirit itself is created by the owners of the titular restaurant, which has locations in the United States, Sweden, and Japan. The “type†of Aqua Vit varies dependent on where exactly one…
In the last year or so, I have felt that I have become increasingly isolated from the hip and happening land of independent magazines and comics. It sucks, to say the least. However, Noah Van Sciver has been gracious enough to begin and continue to foster a working relationship with NeuFutur in the last year or so.
Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl! was created by Noaki Urasawa, who was attached to Monster and Master Keaton. The show starts off with a young female named Yawara, who has been forced into learning judo through the exhortations of a grandfather that sees Yawara’s tremendous talent. Other characters, such as Yawara’s rival Sayaka and Yawara’s coach Shinnosuke, further pad out the cast. Beyond the humor that I present in the…
Melon is, I suppose, the hottest flavor this summer. We just reviewed the Smirnoff Melon Vodka a few days back, and we just received the Malibu Melon rum. Melon is a good flavor to lead off the summer, because it imparts a lighter flavor to any drink that the individual may make. The spirit may be a little on the light side in terms of alcohol content, but the taste…
Unless I am forgetting something, I believe that this is the first time that we here at NeuFutur have had the ability to go and feature a Blu-Ray edition of a show’s complete season. Where a number of the different series’ seasons have crept into the 5 and 6 DVD releases, the increased storage size of the Blu-Ray ensure that what viewers are left with is something much less unwieldy.…
Rounding out our Blu-Ray coverage for tonight would have to be a review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The film itself is adapted from a 1921 F. Scott Fitzgerald work, in which a baby boy is born with all of the hang-ups and problems presented typically to older individuals. As the years go on, the older looking Benjamin seems to grow physically younger. With all of the events…
Operation Valkyrie: The Stauffenberg Plot to Kill Hitler is a historical piece that looks to showcase information about the real life plot that was the influence for the 2008 hit Valkyrie. At over three hours (including bonus materials), it looks to go into the finest detail regarding every single aspect of the plot, plus a number of ancillary matters that were important for setting the stage for the plot (as…
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2, as people may expect, is a sequel to the similarly-named 2006 title, which itself had a rich heritage. The game itself is set in an alternate timeline in 1930s Japan, where the Taisho period (which ended in 1926) had maintained stability into the 1930s. Players assume the role of Raidou, whom along with eir cat Gouto pull double-duty as detectives and devil banishers. The…
Smirnoff is coming out with a number of different releases in the last few years that could be seen as shaking up the alcohol world. Their Tuscan Lemonade brought Limoncello drinks back, while their Melon interpretation of vodka really made a lighter flavor of that genus popular. Their Pomegranate one shares some similarities to the Melon one, but comes at the problem of providing a fulfilling spirit in a slightly…
The amount of different pieces that are present in an average issue of SLUG is just impressive. I know that we here at NeuFutur have given a number of different SLUG issues a review, but sometimes I just have to take a step and see exactly how much work has been done in the creation of an issue. The star power that is present in this issue is impressive, focusing…
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is one of the biggest movies of 2009, and Activision is gambling that it will be one of the biggest games of this year as well. This title, of which we are reviewing the Xbox 360 version, is an action title that will keep players on the edges of their seats throughout the entirety of the game. The first thing that players will notice after popping in…