Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
Concert Review: Riot Fest Chicago Day 3. The Stooges rock the Windy City. I had a great time in Chicago. Visited some old friends, ate some great food and topped it off by going to Riot Fest Day 3 in Chicago’s Humboldt Park to check out Jesus & Mary Chain and Iggy & The Stooges. These […]
Get a sneak peek of the long-awaited animated movie adaptation of Frank Miller’s ‘The Dark Knight Returns’ Ever since DC Comics launched their PG-13 animated straight to DVD/Blu-ray line, fanboys have clamored for an adaptation of Frank Miller’s iconic 80’s Batman tale “The Dark Knight Returns”. And now they’ll get their wish. I’ve been impressed […]
The XX ‘Coexist’ Review [rating=4] *British trio The XX play it safe on their sophomore album ‘Coexist‘, but if it ain’t broke, why fix it? I just wrote about bands that Peaked With Their First Album. Sometimes a first release is so perfect that its impossible to top. The XX’s 2009 self-titled début was a perfect album. […]
Stream The New XX Album ‘Coexist’ The XX are allowing everyone to stream their new release ‘Coexist‘ off their website, a week before the official release. Check it out here. Besides getting a free preview, there’s the extra cool touch of seeing a global map, showing all the parts of the world where folks are […]
The iPod Playlist Of Paul Ryan: It Speaks Volumes I didn’t watch Paul Ryan’s speech at the RNC last night. I suffer from acid reflux, and don’t need any extra aggravation. But I read some articles today (here’s one from the Huffington Post), and one line annoyed me more than any partisan jab: “We’re a […]
Alright folks, here we are to wrap up the 70 Most Underrated Guitar Riffs Of All Time Part 3. Be sure to check out Parts One and Two if you haven’t already, to see what other hidden gems I’ve covered. Want to preview or buy on iTunes? Check out my playlist at the bottom of […]
Okay guitar fans, welcome to the 70 Most Underrated Guitar Riffs Of All Time Part 2 . I’ve scoured my brain and cd collection to make a unique list of riffs that deserve more credit, and are just cool as the same old songs that always grace Rolling Stone and Guitar World best of lists. Be […]
The Darkness: Hot Cakes Album Review *England’s Glam Rock Goofballs retain their hard rock wit but still can’t top their killer début. [rating=3] [amazon_image id=”B008WHTFL8″ link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]Hot Cakes [Explicit][/amazon_image] Only The Darkness are ridiculous and cheeky enough to call an album “Hot Cakes”. But that’s what makes them so endearing. The Darkness were sorely needed in the early […]
Jaws Blu-ray Review (A Universal Release. Rated PG). [rating=6] If you’ve been watching Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, you’ve likely seen ads for the new ‘Jaws’ Blu-Ray. [amazon_image id=”B007STBUIW” link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]Jaws [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy + UltraViolet] (Universal’s 100th Anniversary)[/amazon_image] “Jaws” brings back fond memories. It came out when I was 5, […]
Welcome to The 30 Most Underrated Movies Of All Time Part 3! Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t done so already to see what other underrated films I’ve already covered. If you’d like to add any of these DVD/Blu-Rays to your collection, just click on the image to go to Amazon. […]