Category: Features

Posted on: November 5, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Bob Dylan and The Band – The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series Vol. 11

Aside from (maybe) The Dead, no other artists’ fans have been more rabid about collecting every scrap of recorded music put out by that musician than Bob Dylan’s acolytes. Ever since his label started releasing their Bootleg Series in 1991 – mainly comprised of outtakes, demos and live recordings, many that had never been heard outside of Dylan’s circle – fans have been speculating about the existence of more songs…

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Posted on: November 3, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The 11th Floor Band Sweet Mystery CD Review

I Will Take You There is a high-energy piece of rock that blends together Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, and Warren Zevon. The band is able to create a cohesive sound that sets the stage for the rest of the tracks on their latest album, Sweet Mystery. Right Amount of Drunk is a country-infused track that keeps the same high momentum of the previous cuts on Sweet Mystery, while the act…

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Posted on: November 3, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger

Those familiar with the James “Whitey” Bulger story have been saying for decades how the tale of the ruthless Boston gangster and his look-the-other-way FBI handler is the stuff of Hollywood movies. The attractive, yet wildly violent Bulger grew up in South Boston and quickly rose up the ranks of the Irish mob, while another neighborhood kid who grew up down the street from the mobster, John Connolly, became an…

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Posted on: November 2, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HUG Water

The little barrel shaped Hug Juices are incredibly common in school yards, playgrounds, and sporting fields throughout the United States. There are a number of different flavors and kids actively desire hug juices no matter where they are at. The American Beverage Corporation (owners of the Hug line) company has expanded their product line to really capture those parents and children that may be looking for a healthier alternative to…

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Posted on: October 31, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

I’m the Man: The Story of That Guy From Anthrax by Scott Ian

It’s a pretty rare occurrence when the guitar player is the focal point of a band. Yes, Jimmy Paige, Eddie Van Halen and a slew of other gifted six stringers have all received God-like adulation from their fans, but Anthrax is one of those rare instances when you can name check their guitarist, Scott Ian, before the long pause comes as you search around for the name of the singer.…

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Posted on: October 30, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Brooklyn Brewery Wild Streak

There is a limited edition offering from Brooklyn Brewery that looks to go and define the American sour style. The beer comes ornately designed and can be purchased for around 25 to 30 dollars depending on where you are at. When one does open the Wild Streak bottle there are sour fruits and vinegar notes that issue forth from the bottle. The beer pours with a light orange / dark…

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Posted on: October 29, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History Blu-Ray Disc

Ken Burns, the noted American documentarist has spent a considerable amount of time delving into the nuanced relationships that existed between the different parts of the Roosevelt family. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is largely to do with FDR, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Teddy Roosevelt. There is so much information that is presented during this 840 minute documentary that individuals should dedicate the better portion of a day if they wish…

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Posted on: October 29, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

The Call (featuring Robert Levon Been of B.R.M.C.) – A Tribute to Michael Been (CD)

It’s always a tough act trying to replace a deceased front man. For every band like Big Country, who successfully (at least for a while) moved Alarm singer and longtime band friend Mike Peters to the front of the mic, there’s an INXS or Doors who have fumbled through various weak versions and ended up looking like sell outs. When the ‘80s band The Call lost its singer to a…

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Posted on: October 27, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Alice Sungurov Broke My Heart Single Review

Broke My Heart is a pop effort that possible considerable instrumental ability; Alice Sungurov creates vocals during this single that tie together Jewel, Kelly Clarkson, and Avril Lavigne. The spontaneous approach taken by the instrumentation on Broke My Heart imbues the effort with considerable replay value, something that is further bolstered through a larger than life arrangement. The track may be a hair over four minutes but all of the…

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Posted on: October 27, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Leonino Naked Tunes CD Review

I Think We Should Be Friends is the first track on Naked Tunes, and the effort provides listeners with a blend of styles that ties the track into the eighties (Pet Shop Boys), nineties (Julian Lennon, George Michaels) and something more current and contemporary (Robin Thicke). The presence of the guitar and strings during I Think We Should Be Friends provides additional complexity to the initial strains of Naked Tunes.

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Posted on: October 27, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Organized Mess Topography CD Review

Kansas City’s Organized Mess have just released their latest album, Topography. Glass Shards utilizes an interesting time signature to imbue the track with a distinct sound that resounds loudly through the reminder of the disc. The track links together Defiance, Ohio and The Devil Is Electric with a very approachable and radio-friendly alternative / emotive rock style. The violin solo that links together the two sides of Glass Shards keeps…

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Posted on: October 27, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Canary Burton Bird Song Review

Bird Song is the latest effort from Canary Burton, and it is one of the best albums we have heard this year. The One & Future Star has a wonderful opening that gradually expands into something that could be present in a Tim Burton film; there are so many things happening (And not happening) with the effort that listeners will continue to find new twists and turns after a fifth…

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Posted on: October 27, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

R.I.C.E The Proof No Religion Single Review

R.I.C.E The Proof is an artist that looks to completely place written and spoken poetry on its ear with No Religion. No Religion is a track thatstraddles rap and slam poetry while having all of the nuance and gravity of some of the most storied performers. The light amount of instrumentation that is present on No Religion provides a backdrop that provides highlighting for the relevant sections of R.I.C.E The…

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Posted on: October 27, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Sarantos Not Where I Wanna Be CD Review

Not Where I Wanna Be slows things down and provides Sarantos ample opportunity to create an expansive and sedate effort that continues to twinkle long after the song has ceased. The deliberate tempo crafted here will indelibly tattoo the rhythms and melodies deep into the psyche and hearts of listeners, something that the song shares with Are You Sure You Can Last Long. Are You Sure You Can Last Long…

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Posted on: October 27, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Snyder’s of Hanover Oktoberfest pretzels

Pretzels are quite possibly the most divine snack food for those nights when individuals have friends over. They are great alone, with beer, or any other sort of soft drink. The Oktoberfest pretzels that Snyder’s of Hanover are currently selling give a little more oomph to the average pretzels that are on the market. One is able to have considerable body to the pretzels with just the right amount of…

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Posted on: October 26, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Shivers Charades Anniversary Vinyl

Charades is an introduction to the complex and challenging efforts that are commonplace on the album of the same title. SoHo Party is a tremendously interesting effort, with the instrumentation setting up a narrative that is furthered through the alluring vocals – hints of Pinkerton-era Weezer can be easily discerned. I Could Care Less takes Tulsa emotive rock and links it to Death Cab for Cutie to establish something wholly…

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Posted on: October 26, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Cyclops Rechargeable Revo 900 LED Hand Held Spotlight

We were able to go camping for the first time in my life a few months ago and everything seemed to be great. The one thing that we did not anticipate was to have a flashlight or other light emitting source. This meant that whenever we went to the bathroom or had to conduct any business between different tents we were quite literally in the dark. Sure, most current generation…

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Posted on: October 26, 2014 Posted by: David S. Timbercrest Comments: 0

Midnight Show Review

Dirty Dog Bar in Austin, TX Midnight are Cleveland’s hooded kings of lucifer infused metal. They made a stop in Austin on August 31st to play 6th Street’s crowded Dirty Dog Bar on a hot, muggy night. The set was opened up with “Satanic Royalty”, the title track off of 2011’s album of the same name. The crowd exploded into a circular mosh pit as the first chord was struck.

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Posted on: October 26, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KickButt Amped Energy Ballz

There are a number of products that are released for the health market to increase the amount of energy that one has during the day. A number of these products merely contain caffeine and call it. KickButt Amped Energy Ballz look to provide a good taste with ample energy provided through the day. The ballz havew a number of extra vitamins, including vitamin B2, B3, B6, and B12, Taurine, Taurine…

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Posted on: October 26, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Duck Dynasty Season 4 – 6 Box Set

This may be the first item that we have received that is marketed for the 2014 holiday rush. It makes all of the sense in the world that this release would be surrounding one of television’s favorite shows, Duck Dynasty. This box set captures seasons 4 through 6 in a format that is easy to watch and encapsulates what has happened to the Robertson clan over the course of the…

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