Category: Features

Posted on: April 2, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KACEY MUSGRAVES TO PERFORM TELEVISION DEBUT OF NEXT SINGLE “BLOWIN’ SMOKE” ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW

Mercury Nashville singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves will perform the television debut of next single “Blowin’ Smoke” on the Emmy Award-winning The Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 10. Check for your local listings for broadcast time and network. “Blowin’ Smoke” was shipped to radio this week and is the follow-up single to the top-10 hit “Merry Go ‘Round.” Kacey co-wrote “Blowin’ Smoke” with Shane McAnally and Luke Laird. Kacey’s album…

Posted on: April 1, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab DVD Set Review

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a feature-length presentation, a murder mystery which stars Oliver Ackland and is fleshed out with the inclusion of John Waters (Offspring, All Saints), Jessica De Gouw (Arrow, Underbelly), and Felix Williamson (Me and My Monsters, RAN). Based off a Fergus Hume title, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab will absolutely titillate any fans of mystery; with fleshed-out backstories and intrigue abound, few…

Posted on: April 1, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Paul McCartney Live Kisses Blu-Ray Review

This Blu-Ray captures the creative process of McCartney through the time spent on 2012’s Kisses From the Bottom. What viewers will immediately see is the sheer looseness of McCartney. Coupled with this friendly nature, an utter mastery of music pervades each of the jam sessions that occur. The sheer star power that is present here is astonishing, with Eric Clapton, Diana Krall, Stevie Wonder, and John Pizzarelli contributing their…

Posted on: April 1, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kayla Stockert Castles in the Sand CD Review

Don’t Go Messing With My Heart is the introductory track on Castles in the Sand, with an instrumentation that shines while highlighting Stockert’s imitable vocals. Stockert and the Como Brothers are able to make a very contemporary track built off the doo-wop and country traditions; a wide swath of listeners will be able to find something to appreciate. What They Say is a track that is destined for radio…

Posted on: March 31, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chicken With Plums DVD Review

Chicken With Plums focuses on the life of Nasser-Ali Khan, a masterful violin player. When an unfortunate act leaves eir violin in shambles, Nasser-Ali completely gives up on life. Not moving from eir bed, a period of self-realization has to occur to make Nasser-Ali’s life whole again. What Khan ultimately figures out in this dark period is the reason for taking up the violin in the first place. The broken…

Posted on: March 31, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Boundless Potential with Mark Walton DVD Review

Mark Walton is a tremendous resource when it comes to keep individuals active and lively when it comes to their occupation. During Boundless Potential, Walton is able to showcase the steps that individuals need to take to make themselves out to be great hires in this current, post-recession economy. With a greater segment of the workforce possessing a college education, those older workers need to ensure that they are not…

Posted on: March 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dungeons of Dread Book Review

This book is a compilation of four Advanced Dungeons & Dragons modules (Tomb of Horrors, White Plume Mountain, Expedition to the Barrie Peaks, and The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth). The glossy style of current Dungeons and Dragons releases does these old adventures well, creating something that provides dungeon masters with a much more focused approach than was present during the cardboard / paper module years. The Lost Caverns of…

Posted on: March 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

John Barleycorn Barleywine Ale 2011 Review

There is no sense that this beer is 11.1%. There is a silky smoothness that will draw imbibers in, while the cloying sweetness (and lack of an alcoholic bite) will allow individuals to sip with (measured) abandon. In the John Barleycorn Barleywine, there is a warming effect that sticks around long after the beer is drank. Hints of caramel, fig and even slight notes of vanilla will appear in each…

Posted on: March 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LG Sciences Form-XT Supplement Review

Form-XT is an anti-aromatase supplement that decreases the body’s potential to change testosterone into estrogen. The supplement contains Calcium Lactate, Ginger Root, Quercetin, Phellodenron root extract, and piperine. Taken together, the constituent elements of Form-XT ensure that the gains that one makes during their workout regimen will not be lost. Testosterone levels will stay high will continued supplementation with Form-XT, ensuring greater ease in packing on muscle and maintaining strength…

Posted on: March 28, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Swing Session Saison Beer Review

Swing is a wonderful break from the masses of heavy or hoppy efforts that have been everywhere through the fall and winter. Swing, what Victory calls a “session Saison) is pegged at a 4.50% ABV. The hazy initial flow of Swing provides a decently large heads. Initial tastes that become prevalent here include citrus (orange, lemon) and coriander notes and bits of pepper, opening up into something that is…

Posted on: March 28, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hemingway & Gellhorn Blu-Ray Disc Review

This drama/romance blend captures the real-life romantic relationship of Ernest Hemingway and Martha Gellhorn. The cast is star-studded (Nicole Kidman, Parker Posey, Clive Owen, Lars Ulrich), while the narrative explains well Hemingway’s creative output during this period of eir life. HBO has included a number of special features on this Blu-Ray. The audio commentary between Walter Murch (editor) and Philip Kaufman (director) shows that the duo has done their…

Posted on: March 27, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Gandalf Dreamweaver CD Review

The second part of Into the Rising Sun provides listeners with a considerably different set of instrumental elements than the initial one: Gandalf is able to link together the two through sheer ability, setting up listeners for Reaching for the Sky. Reaching for the Sky weighs in at 9 minutes (the disc’s longest), providing fans with an epic composition. The different movements in this track allow Gandalf ample opportunity to…

Posted on: March 27, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rajendra Teredesai Path of the Divine CD Review

Param Sukh begins Path of the Divine; the narrative qualities of Teredesai’s Bansuri flute provide a cogent and coherent story that is weaved throughout the entirety of the composition. Shakti Dhyana is able to keep close stylistically, despite possessing an outward sound that represents a distinct facet of Teredesai. The tracks on Path of the Divine provide listeners with a brief glimpse into Teredesai the human just as they do…

Posted on: March 27, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lincoln Blu-Ray Review

The turnaround that was present in the shifting of this film from its remaining theatrical engagements to the home video format is absolutely stunning. What is more surprising about the Lincoln Blu-Ray is that there are a substantial amount of featurettes that are present here. Living with Lincoln showcases the method style of acting employed by Spielberg; for eir cast to understand Lincoln, they had to adopt the trappings…

Posted on: March 27, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pro-NOS Whey Protein Review

The amount of protein-containing supplements that are offered is substantial, ensuring that individuals have to put in their fair share of education before picking out the one that is best for them. The Pro-NOS protein released by MRI should be given a serious look, as it contains a set of ingredients that will build muscle, reduce the amount of lean muscle that is catabolized, and keeps the overall health…

Posted on: March 25, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Official Truth The Inside Story of Pantera Book Review

Pantera seemed to come out of nowhere in the late 80’s with Cowboys From Hell, a rather apt title summing up these Texas-bred good ole’ boys with a penchant for blistering metal and plenty of booze. Though to be fair, they’d been at it playing and recording since the early 80’s – taking the punk rock DIY path of self-releasing – it just took the music world and the larger…

Posted on: March 25, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

How to Survive a Plague DVD Review

Though there are certainly many devastatingly sad aspects in the starkly beautiful How to Survive a Plague – the documentary about the early stages of the AIDs epidemic in the U.S. and the origins of ACT Up and TAG – it is also refreshing to see just how more compassionate we have become in this country in comparison. The Oscar-nominated film follows a group of gay men and lesbians…

Posted on: March 25, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Anders & Kendall Wild Chorus CD Review

Anders & Kendall may be a new band, but it’s comprised of a duo of music vets: Anders Parker, a solo artist and also former member of the Indie experimental band Varnaline, and Kendall Meade from Sparklehorse, Mascot and a handful of other groups. Wild Chorus, their debut, is a beautiful, bordering on precious (but not quite there thankfully) collection of nearly a dozen mellow, brushed drum, melody-drenched folk rock…

Posted on: March 25, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PGA Tour 14 Xbox 360 Review

PGA Tour 14 understands the entirety of the golfing experience. When on the PGA Tour, part of this experience includes possessing the capability to drive and putt perfectly when hundreds of individuals are watching. EA Sports has ratcheted up the quality of the crowd composition to capture every utterance and stare. While the game works admirably when utilizing the normal Xbox 360 controller, the game possesses a Kinect mode…

Posted on: March 24, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 3D Combo Pack Review

I came into The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey expecting a fairly solid fantasy film but something that would only be a pale shade of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Director Peter Jackson is able to imbue this introductory Hobbit flick with the same gravitas while establish a considerably different feel to An Unexpected Journey. Lord of the Rings had a number of single-film releases before getting a definitive Blu-Ray…