Category: Features

Posted on: August 31, 2010 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Secret Historian: The Life and Times of Samuel Steward, Professor, Tattoo Artist and Sexual Renegade by Justin Spring

Samuel Steward crammed more living into his 84 years, than most, juggling a handful of careers, often keeping each job a secret from his colleagues, meanwhile helping pioneer everything from tattooing to gay pornography. In the fascinating bio Secret Historian, Justin Spring paints a complete picture of a renegade and pioneer who was barely known outside of the world of gay erotica, despite being friends with everyone from Gertrude Stein…

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Posted on: August 31, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The exclusive double re-release of “Frailty” and “Source” by The Duskfall

The Swedish metal scene is known for many great bands, some of which became true legends of the genre. The Duskfall is yet another fine example of Scandinavian domination – their brutal, yet melodic sound captures all the most prominent features of modern metal music. “Frailty” was the group’s stunning debut, “Source” – their impressive sophomore release. This exclusive double re-release of both of these albums brings back a truly…

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Posted on: August 28, 2010 Posted by: Danica Comments: 0

Hennessy Privilege: Mexico 2010 Edition (Cognac)

The bicentennial of Mexican independence occurs on September 16th, 2010. The fine folks over at Moet Hennessy have created a limited edition run of their storied Privilege line in support of this, hand-numbering and providing imbibers with information about the cognac’s long history in Mexico. We were lucky enough to receive a bottle of Hennessy Privilege for review.

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Posted on: August 27, 2010 Posted by: Jesse_Hayges Comments: 1

Awesome Note: A Review (iPhone App)

Appropriately named Awesome Note is probably my favorite iPhone App for taking notes with. It’s has a wonderful, and tastefully customizable, GUI that allows for you to take advantage of this Apps many features without thinking too hard about. Simple like simple note claims, but strikingly handsome like something that might have come from Apple themselves. It also features something closer to a filing system than most note taking Apps,…

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Posted on: August 24, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Last Song (Blu-Ray + DVD)

Nicholas Sparks, who penned the original book that The Last Song was crafted on, is perhaps the best-known author at the current time. In much the same way, Miley Cyrus may just be the most well-known actress at this current moment. It is not surprising then that The Last Song is a title that is truly magnificent, with a storyline that anyone can identify with. The Last Song surrounds a…

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Posted on: August 24, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

RUSTY WILLOUGHBY CELEBRATES RELEASE OF LATEST FULL-LENGTH, “COBIRDS UNITE,” ON SPARK AND SHINE RECORDS

Rusty Willoughby is celebrating the release of his latest full-length, “Cobirds Unite,” featuring Seattle elite such as Rachel Flotard, Barrett Martin, Barb Antonio, Margrethe Bjorklund, Johnny Sangster, Scott Sutherland, Lisa King, and Tillman Herb. A Pacific Northwest songwriting mainstay, Rusty Willoughby has been writing, recording, and performing music since 1982. Largely known for his work with the rock/pop bands Pure Joy, Flop, and Llama, Willoughby¹s mostly lo-key, often lo-fi and…

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Posted on: August 21, 2010 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Life After People – The Complete Season Two (DVD)

The concept behind the History Channel’s documentary series Life After People sounds a bit dry on the surface, but is anything but. Scientists and architects go into fascinating detail speculating on the fate of monuments and iconic buildings after all of mankind has disappeared. Without man to repair cracks, remove vegetation, and basically maintain these structures, weather, evasive plants and animals conspire to dismantle these once sacred monuments.

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Posted on: August 20, 2010 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Jersey Shore Uncensored – Season One (DVD)

If you have yet to hear about MTV’s Jersey Shore, let me start by congratulating you on waking up from your coma. For everyone else, the concept has already been ingrained in you thanks to pop culture. The realty show follows eight (yes, there’s more to the show than Snookie and The Situation) mostly Italian American housemates that live and (occasionally) work together at the Jersey Shore.

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Posted on: August 18, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Alive in Stereo – S/T (CD)

Alive in Stereo come forth on their self-titled release with a very intense and emotionally-driven rock style. The band immediately puts everything into the red, with equal intensity given to the vocals, drums, and guitars, giving “Change Things” the perfect amount of oomph. “Impossible” improves on this first salvo, with a clarity of composition and grit that will remind listeners of Skillet and even Stabbing Westward. While “Change Things” was…

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Posted on: August 17, 2010 Posted by: Aaron_George Comments: 0

I-Doser Review (PC)

Oh goodness me, what do we have here? Okay, this is actually sort of an older deal, but I recently discovered idoser, which is a website that makes some pretty brash claims all based on sound waves. In short, idoser is supposed to get you high using audio frequency. The science actually has some validity to it all, but without getting too much into complexities lets just say that it…

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Posted on: August 17, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

James and the Giant Peach: Special Edition (Blu-Ray + DVD Combo Pack)

It seems as if Disney sticks more material and restores their films better with each subsequent title they take on. Their latest, 1996’s James and the Giant Peach, is no exception. While the title isn’t decades of years old like some titles that Disney could clean up, I feel that the restoration work done in bringing the title to Blu-Ray is solid. Colors are sharper, the world more immersive, than…

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Posted on: August 12, 2010 Posted by: Jesse_Hayges Comments: 0

Simple Note (iPad App)

Simple Note is a free App that boasts that it’s best feature is the one that can be find in it’s name; that is to say that the App is “Simple”. While this is true, the App is dead simple to use, there isn’t much else about it that makes it really all that appealing with the exception of it’s price; Free. I’ll be touching base on it’s GUI, ease…

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Posted on: August 11, 2010 Posted by: Jesse_Hayges Comments: 0

Livio Radio Car Internet Radio; Or The Tale Of The App Who Said Radio Once Too Often

It isn’t too often that I totally disagree with the title of an App, but this time I can’t hold back one iota. It’s confusing in reality because it’s referred to by this long, stringed together title that is actually it’s real name, the one you’d search for in the AppStore, and the name that is plastered all over the App itself. Though the confusion a customer might have concerning…

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Posted on: August 10, 2010 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

My Appetite for Destruction: Sex Drugs & Guns N’ Roses By Steven Adler (Book)

Just how fucked up do you have to be to get kicked out of Guns N’ Roses for being a druggie? If you’re originally drummer Steven Adler, pretty fucked up. In his highly addictive (see what I did there?) memoir, Adler with a little help from co-author Lawrence J. Spagnola, will likely garner very little sympathy from most. Yes, he had a rough childhood, kicked out of the house as…

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Posted on: August 10, 2010 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

The New Adventures of Old Christine (DVD)

CBS clearly had a sadomasochistic relationship with the sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine for the entire five season run of the show before finally putting the often hilarious show out of its misery earlier this year. The show, centering on Julie Louis-Dreyfus in a role even better than her iconic Seinfeld character, has her as a single mom still close with her ex-husband (Clark Gregg), and her clueless…

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Posted on: August 9, 2010 Posted by: Jesse_Hayges Comments: 0

Alice Cooper Lied

We have all heard that classic rock anthem for those who are about to, or already have, turned 18 – or maybe sixteen if you just wanna drop out ’cause really don’t care. We all have heard the promise that “school is out forever”, and for some of us, that is true. However, for the rest of us whom are not happy working at Mickey D’s for the rest of…

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Posted on: August 9, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Old Spice Odor Blocker Body Wash: Deo Fresh + Deo Sport (10 Fl. Oz Size)

It’s been a little while since we had the chance to provide coverage for an Old Spice product, but we were lucky enough to get a box of ‘shwag from the company. This box included Proctor & Gamble’s latest two additions to the Old Spice line – the Deo Fresh and Deo Sport Body Washes. There are a number of distinct elements to this line that will ensure that Old…

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Posted on: August 9, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Naughty Bear (Xbox 360)

I personally like when different companies marry “cute” with absolute intense, gory, or otherwise horrific themes. It’s a nice chiaroscuro, and one that livens up typically played-out genres and styles of games. Naughty Bear does just that, setting players in control of the titular character that has been utterly spurned by Daddles, whom is having a birthday party. Instead of keeping eir mouth shut, Naughty Bear looks to wreak revenge…

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Posted on: August 8, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur and Drive A Want To Give you an iPad

Enter for a chance to win an iPad from NeuFutur and punk rockers DRIVE A! The band just got off the Bamboozle Roadshow with All Time Low, and will be heading back out on the road this Fall with Bullet For My Valentine, Escape The Fate, and Black Tide.

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