Musings on the past and present state of music, film, and pop culture. Get off my lawn.
The 13 Lamest Comic Book Characters I recently posted about why Batman’s the best superhero ever (check it out here). He is of course, one of many awesome comic characters, from the most well-known, to what’s referred to in comic geek circles as second tier characters (Daredevil or Green Arrow come to mind), or third […]
Fun Fun Fun Fest 2012 Lineup Announced After weeks of speculation, the Fun Fun Fun Fest 2012 lineup has been announced, and like years past it looks like a good one. With a diverse bill that includes everyone from iconic hip hop acts like Run DMC and De La Soul, post punk stalwarts PiL (let’s hope […]
Top 40 Darkest Rock Albums Part 1 I guess it’s the unrelenting summer heat and sunshine that’s making me crave some dark music. Or maybe it’s just because I’m a grumpy soul. But there’s something deeply satisfying in a work of tortured genius; they seem to stick with you more than breezy pop fluff. What […]
Top 20 Best Twilight Zone Episodes. It’s almost that time of year again! Syfy Channel will once again air its annual July 4th Twilight Zone Marathon. The Twilight Zone remains the best show ever made in television history. Creator Rod Serling’s classic fusion of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy has blown people’s minds ever since its debut […]
Top 20 Oddball Toys From the 70’s and 80’s Part 1 I don’t know how most of you felt about your toys growing up, but for this only child, they were prize possessions, and provided endless hours of entertainment. There is a clear demarcation with toy lovers born in the late 60’s or early 70’s, […]
The Top 40 Most Underrated Guitarists in Rock Part 1 What makes a great guitar player? Skill is important, but so is emotion. A guitar is the most versatile instrument in all of music, which range in tones, techniques and effects gives every musician their unique sonic palette. Sometimes the most innovative slip through the […]
The Top 40 Most Underrated Singers in Rock Part 1 Awhile back I did the Top 15 Lyricists in Alternative Rock. I decided its time to tackle another list, and this time to focus on vocalists. For my money, a great rock vocalist should do any or all of the following; make you feel […]
The 10 Worst Rock Videos Ever Made As promised in 20 Bad Rock Songs That I Hate Part 2, here is the companion piece, the Top 10 Worst Rock Videos Ever Made. So now your eyes can share the same misery as your ears. Fun! Music videos are going the way of the Dodo […]
The Top 15 Lyricists in Alternative Rock It’s easy to pinpoint your favorite vocalists. Lung power, pitch and emotion make identification easy. And not every song needs great lyrics. There are plenty of great songs where wordplay is negligible at best. But when you can find a song whose words hit you deeply, you’re […]
Hello and welcome to The Top 30 Best Worst Movies of All Time Part 1. There’s something inherently satisfying in watching a wretched film, and its often just as pleasurable as watching a cinematic classic. That’s why the phrase Best Worst Movie makes total sense to those in the know. I’m not sure at the exact […]