Horror anthologies were popular in the 80s. I'm not exactly sure why. Maybe people liked smaller stories that packed a concise punch. Movies like Creepshow, Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, and Twilight Zone: The Movie were just a few that managed to pull it off (more or less). Nightmares is not a very good anthology. The four stories are supposed to be based…
Apparently, I only listen to U.K. bands anymore. These guys are relatively new. They released their debut album Zaba a couple of years ago. If I had to classify their sound, I would say it's "indie electronic rock" but that really doesn't capture the finer nuances of what they do. If I had to classify them in D&D terms, they would probably be chaotic neutral. This…
I've been a loyal follower of Wild Beasts since I heard Two Dancers. They are from the U.K. and they have a fairly unique style that encompasses many facets of the rock landscape. They also have two vocalists, one with an airy falsetto and one with a deeper baritone. This new album, Boy King, is heavy on the synth pop and it's delicious. The…
Apparently people are bent out of shape because a few men arent standing during the national anthem at football games. How many of you were standing up in your living room while you were getting upset watching those men not stand up during the national anthem? - David DeVries Great point me. Lets look at why these men arent standing. Colin Kaepernick, the instigator…
This will be the 7th annual event. I've already begun the selection process and I'm excited about the options available this year. I'm going to work very hard to do all 31 reviews. I must do it for the sake of completeness. As always, I'm open to suggestions if anyone would like me to review something special. Below you'll find my tentative list: Nightmares…
Music streaming has become a huge money-making service for the companies that had enough sense to set up shop early on. Though there was resistance from the music labels (there always is), the general public has spoken and streaming is here to stay. The problem is that there are too many services and there really isn't any actual competition. They all charge virtually the…
After searching far and wide, my dreams have come true. I've found the holy grail of a 90s kid: Crystal Popsi. Way back sometime in 1992 or 1993, I remember going to this food fair thing they would do in downtown GR. Meijer was the main sponser and we'd go every year to get free samples and coupons. That year, they had a big…
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