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Film review: Invictus is Clint Eastwood’s best yet
11th December 2009 | 2 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
Invictus
I once read the films Clint Eastwood directed weren't big box office draws, but they did grab the attention of those handing out the Oscars. That might be true for some of his past projects, but Invictus throws that stereotype out the window. It's definitely his best film yet and, although it definitely will garner Oscar attention and praise, it will capture the fans at the box office...
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Like Kylie Minogue? Listen to her free Dec. 12
11th December 2009 | 1 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
Now that I have your attention, let me clarify. For one day only -- Dec. 12 -- fans can view Kylie Minogue's new live album -- days before it's released -- for free on her YouTube channel. The Aussie pop superstar is set to release the live digital album, titled Kylie Live in New York, Dec. 15. However, fans can listen to the first half of the album for 24 hours...
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Review: 7dayBinge debut album mediocre at best
7th December 2009 | 3 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
"7dayBinge"
7dayBingeRock Ridge MusicSide projects of well-known bands sometimes end up as popular as the original band that brought about fame in the first place. Take Stone Sour, A Perfect Circle, Dashboard Confessional, Jack's Mannequin, Gov't Mule and The Postal Service for example. The newest addition to the side project world is 7dayBinge. The band is set to release its self-titled debut album digitally Dec. 8, with a hard copy release... -
Artist Spotlight: Family of the Year
7th December 2009 | 1 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
I like discovering new bands. It's like stumbling upon a secret stash of chocolate. The lure is their openness, enthusiasm and often fresh approach to music making. Los Angeles-based Family of the Year is my most recent find.
Described as indie pop rock, the band formed just this year and already are leaving a mark. The group released an EP earlier this year called Where's The Sun, and their debut album, Songbook, hit music... -
NIN’s Ilan Rubin re-releases debut album as limited edition
23rd November 2009 | 3 comments | 2 people like this
"Coup"
The New RegimeIlan Rubin, the Nine Inch Nails' drummer and one-man band fronting under the name The New Regime, just re-released his debut album, "Coup," as a limited edition. The deluxe package includes a 180 gram vinyl, the CD, a DVD featuring live performances and interview with Rubin, 16-page color booklet and an exclusive Web site link to download instrumental mixes. Oh, and there's only 1,000 of these special editions... -
Film review: Ninja Assassin delivers action with every punch
23rd November 2009 | 3 comments | 2 people like this
"Ninja Assassin"
I am an action movie fan. I readily admit it. Growing up watching TV shows like "Kung Fu" or movies such as "The Killing Fields" from a young age, I learned quickly the difference between campy and impressive when it came to fight scenes. "Power Rangers" is campy. "The Bourne" series is not. I put "Ninja Assassin" is the same category as Matt Damon's action-spy thriller trilogy....
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Film review: The Blind Side solid film that pulls on heartstrings
20th November 2009 | 0 comments | 1 person likes this
The Blind Side
Warner Bros. PicturesThe Blind Side is an inspiring true story of beating the odds. It’s not Oscar material, but it is a solid film. You can’t argue with truth, and the movie proves a person doesn’t have to be dead or old to have a film made about his or her life that pulls on the heartstrings of the audience and leaves them asking the question: What am... -
Review: Norah Jones grows up musically in newest album, The Fall
16th November 2009 | 4 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
Norah Jones
The Fall
Blue Note RecordsJazz songstress and Grammy winner Norah Jones returns to the world music stage with the release of her latest album, The Fall, this week (Nov. 16 worldwide; Nov. 17 for U.S.). However, this time, she stretches her wings musically. Gone are the piano and jazz overtones, as evidenced with the release of the first single, “Chasing Pirates,” last month. Jones proves she’s a master of more... -
Review: Barren Earth’s debut EP — taste of melodic or brutality to come?
9th November 2009 | 2 comments | 1 person likes this
Barren Earth
Scandinavian bands have stepped up in the metal world the past few years. The latest addition is Finnish group Barren Earth. Comprised of former members of Amorphis and current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow and Kreator, the newly formed band is set to release its EP, Our Twilight, Nov. 9 (EU; Nov. 11 for Finland; Nov. 17 for U.S.). The four-track EP is a taste...
Our Twilight (EP)
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Review: Katatonia mixes the melodic and intense on latest album
9th November 2009 | 2 comments | 1 person likes this
Katatonia
The Swedes "get" music. It's their greatest export. Since the 1970s, Sweden has introduced the world to musical acts with international staying power - ABBA, Ace of Base, The Cardigans, Opeth, The Hives, The Sounds, Covenant and, of late, Basshunter, to name a few - and proven that no matter the genre - pop, rock, techno, metal - they do it best. Swedish quintet Katatonia...
Night Is The New Day
Peaceville Records
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Angelique Moon is a Virginia Beach, Va.-based writer specializing in entertainment. She began her career in 2002 for a military-related newspaper called Soundings and helped develop the entertainment section from a few pages of events lists and a story on activities in Southeastern Virginia to CD reviews of national and international music acts, feature articles on the artists, movie reviews for blockbuster films and restaurant reviews.
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