Category: Features

Posted on: March 23, 2011 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Billy Joel – Live at Shea Stadium (Legacy/Columbia)

Billy Joel’s decades long career has mirrored other pop musicians, most notably Neil Diamond: starting out a thoughtful writer/performer churning out one great song after another, before sliding into the over-produced slickness of the late 80’s, early 90’s churning out basic, paint by number radio ready hits with little effort or thought (“The River of Dreams”), laying low for awhile and finally hitting legendary status embraced by everyone from the…

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Posted on: March 21, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Teak Interview

What exactly brought Teak together? What significance does the name hold? We evolved out of an acoustic covers group that was developing its own tracks on the side. With the name Teak, we didn’t want to be locked into a certain genre or style that would restrict what we wrote.  We like the diversity and freedom of not being stereo typed. We wanted to write songs about things that we…

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Posted on: March 18, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial – Rose (Champagne)

Over the course of the last few years, we at NeuFutur have gotten a tremendous amount of different wines, spirits, beers, and the like. In that time, we’ve filled out our Alcohol Reviews section considerably, but it has always seems as if there was something missing. We received a bottle a while back that I believe brings our wine and spirits coverage to the next level. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on…

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Posted on: March 18, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Colin and Brad: Two Man Group (DVD)

Colin and Brad: Two Man Group is one of those rare comedy DVDs that has the same frenetic energy that their live show has; whether it is their quick wits or their tendency to get a large segment of the audience involved, Colin and Brad know what to do to get the chuckles rolling. Image Entertainment has given these two a sharp DVD release, ensuring that viewers do not miss…

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Posted on: March 17, 2011 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar and Joel Selvin (It! Books)

Sammy Hagar may have miscalculated a bit if he was looking to bolster his aw shucks good guy reputation with his just-released memoir. Before the book came out he was pretty much a clean slate, with many having little or no opinion about the red rocker. Sure he got dinged a bit for stepping into David Lee Roth’s shoes, but contrary to popular belief, he was a far better songwriter…

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Posted on: March 16, 2011 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

The Venture Bros.: Season 4, Vol. 2 (DVD)

A show like The Venture Bros. could only exist on the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Equally as impressive as anything the channel has turned out before from Aqua Teen Hunger Force to Metalocalypse, The Venture Bros. centers around the clueless brothers Dean and Hank Venture, their madman/ultimately an ok guy scientist father and his bodyguards. John B. Moorewww.neufutur.com

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Posted on: March 16, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Times of Harvey Milk (Blu-Ray)

The amount of help that Harvey Milk brought to the then-new LGBT movement cannot be understated. Exactly how much that cause was hurt after ey was assassinated cannot be understated in the same way. Where much is made of the murdering of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, Harvey Milk’s unfortunate path from this world is something that has not been given quite the amount of ink that it…

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Posted on: March 16, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

R.I.P. Nate Dogg (1969-2011)

We at NeuFutur are extremely sorry to report that Nathaniel Dwayne Hale has passed on. Nate Dogg contributed to a number of important hip-hop tracks during eir career, gaining the most notoriety for contributions on Warren G’s “Regulate”, Snoop Dogg’s “Lay Low”, and Ludacris’ “Area Codes”. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer…

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Posted on: March 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Prolab Amino Gel-Caps

Prolab is one of the best known names in fitness today, and it is due to the fact that they create such needed supplements. Their Amino Gel-Caps product is a focused supplement that will ensure the preservation of lean muscle even through the most grueling workout. While it is true that good nutrition will provide an individual with a good deal of amino acids, these Gel-Caps will make it that…

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Posted on: March 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Titan High Protein Cookie

Having good tasting and filling options for one’s pre and post workout regime is important, and should be seen at a level comparable to a good shake or other supplement. While many fitness-minded individuals will undoubtedly know about the different protein bars on the market, I believe that Titan High Protein Cookies have been largely ignored. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur…

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Posted on: March 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tools of Creation – Adventures in Chaos (CD)

The heavy bass line that begins “Adventures in Chaos” is reminiscent of Anthrax’s version of “Got The Time”. This properly-energetic track is the perfect introduction of the band to fans, and represents just one of the many high points that the disc has to offer. Intense vocals, splashy drums, and driving guitars all unite to create a track that straddles the line between rock and metal. “Bridge Too Far” switches…

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Posted on: March 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Blues Magoos – Psychedelic Lollipop (CD)

I absolutely love when there is a good remaster or reissue of a forgotten disc. Sundazed’s 2011 version of the Blues Magoos 1966 classic is without fault. A quick glance of this 1,000-print limited edition disc showcases absolutely brilliant and vibrant cover art, while sticking the album into one’s player will show a similarly intense quality. This is due to the fact that Sundazed has procured the Mercury master reels,…

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Posted on: March 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

OFF! First Four EPs (4×7”)

After faltering in the late nineties and early oughts, it seems as if vinyl has finally vanquished one challenger (cassette) and is looking for a tag team victory with iTunes against the flagging CD format. This blend of old music format and cutting-edge digital representations of music is mirrored perfectly in OFF!. OFF! is the new project by Keith Morris (Circle Jerks and Black Flag), taking up residence with Dimitri…

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Posted on: March 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Warrior Queen (DVD)

I graduated from college with a classics degree, along with a mountain of debt. I am familiar with Boudicca, but I believe that a number of other individuals have not had a chance to properly understand the impact that this Celtic queen had on any sort of rebellion against the Roman empire. Warrior Queen is a story about Boudicca’s trials and tribulations, and the lead role is filled by Alex…

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Posted on: March 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Joy Formidable – The Big Roar (CD)

A great many of the bands that come from the United Kingdom possess a certain musical pedigree that presents itself audibly during their music. It becomes an easy feat for a great many of these bands to succeed based on this pedigree along, but a special kudos has to go out to any sort of band that looks to break free of this style. I have to contend that The…

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Posted on: March 11, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jeff Beck Rock’n’roll Party: Honoring Les Paul (DVD)

This DVD was filmed last year at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City, and represents a killer show in memory of Les Paul. Jeff Beck provides the most brilliant star power of the night, but the ranks are filled out by legends like Gary U.S. Bonds, Imelda May, and Trombone Shorty. What results is an eclectic set of performances that never fails to impress. There is nary a…

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Posted on: March 11, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy’s Egg-cellent Easter (DVD)

Wubbzy’s Egg-Cellent Easter provides viewers with some of the newest children’s programming about the holiday, and this collection of episodes will keep children occupied for well over an hour. Far from being limited to the Easter holiday, this DVD marks the change in seasons. With a move away from the snow that has blanketed us here in Kent for the last few months, Wubbzy’s game of kickball with eir friends…

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Posted on: March 9, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mr. Funny Pants by Michael Showalter (Book)

The 90’s were a bad time for books by comedians. Apparently you were handed a publishing contact as soon as one of the networks picked up your sitcom, which explained such dreadful books that lined the clearance table by folks like Tim Allen and Drew Carey. Now that someone has obviously shut down the pipeline between the comedy clubs and paint-by-number sitcoms, it looks like publishing houses are finally showing…

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Posted on: March 7, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Fish Tank (Blu-Ray)

Fish Tank is a film that is interesting on a number of levels. First off, the plot – dealing with dancing as a way to get away from the trials and tribulations of life – provides something that viewers of all stripes can appreciate and understand. Second off, the music choices here (including “Your House” by Steel Pulse, “Juice” by Eric B and Rakim, and “Original Nuttah” by Shy FX)…

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