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    April 30, 2008
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5
Got it on sale
on July 6, 2013
Posted by: yoda87960
from Bourbonnais, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's a good buy. Unfortunately Microsoft puts a lot of services behind a gold subscription, but when I got it during a special deal, I got free bonus points which took the edge off.
My Best Buy number: 0555969777
My Best Buy number: 0555969777
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4 out of 5
4
For Todd Snider fans only
on November 6, 2008
Posted by: yoda87960
from Bourbonnais, IL
I enjoyed Todd Snider’s last album, “The Devil You Know,” immensely and I’ve been buying up Todd Snider records ever since to find one as great. While his other efforts have been good, none are as thoroughly excellent as “Devil” was. Rather than be disappointed, I have just grown to admire that record more and more. So, I was very excited to read that Snider had a new CD coming out with such a hilarious title and cover. Unfortunately, it too did not reach the heights of “Devil,” but it seems like Snider knew it wouldn’t. The range and scope of this CD are almost intentionally limited. Snider just decided to pick a general political theme, and only record an EP’s worth of material to get his point across. On these grounds, it’s hard to criticize it as being unsuccessful. It gets the job done, makes some interesting political points, and rocks a little bit. The biggest surprise about the CD is not that it is critical of Bush and the economic climate, but that it actually manages to make its points in ways you haven’t quite heard before.
However, certain choices on here come off as a little half baked and a little vain. For example, “Is This Thing Working?” and “Is This Thing On?” have the same exact lyrics, only the first is done as spoken word and the second is done as an acoustic blues song. The spoken word version is a lot more powerful and effective than the song version, and I wonder why they didn’t decide to go with one over the other. And after the instrumental track, there is a section where Snider speaks over the track and explains himself. The whole thing feels like it would have been better without obvious explanation. Aside from these small artistic choices, the actual songs are pretty good. “Cape Henry” is a catchy country tune, and “Stuck on the Corner” has the great story/rapidfire writing that Snider is so good at. The version of “Fortunate Son” is unlike anything you expect. While this was once again not a continuation of “The Devil You Know,” it is entertaining enough to spend the 8 or 10 bucks it costs to buy it. Still, the CD cover is weirder and more interesting than the actual contents.
What's great about it: Well written and clever songs as always
What's not so great: Short and lacking in substance in places
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4 out of 5
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Solid comeback and possible finale
on October 4, 2008
Posted by: yoda87960
from Bourbonnais, IL
This is an above average reunion album that not only reinforces that this band can still play, but it also expands their legacy with a few great songs: specifically “I Am Right!” and “P**** and Money.” These two rock just as hard as anything on Bloodbrothers and are just as funny as Go Girl Crazy. The rest of the record is not nearly as good, but the great guitar playing and occasionally insightful lyrics make this an enjoyable listen. Songs like “The Savage Beat” and “Moronic Inferno” are a little too simplistic for their own good and come off as generic. It’s just a little boring hearing lyrics about the good times of rock and roll while currently listening to a rock and roll record. It’s redundant and I wish they spent their time writing about more interesting subject matter. Nonetheless, Avenue A rocks out, Channel Surfing is a good instrumental surf homage, and Jim Gordon Blues is catchy and funny. If you like The Dictators and are starving for more, this is a must have. If you’re a little sick of the routine, it would be understandable if you skipped it.
What's great about it: Still rock as hard as they ever did
What's not so great: Some songs are too simplistic
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
Chris Isaak’s best record
on October 2, 2008
Posted by: yoda87960
from Bourbonnais, IL
Silvertone is like nothing you have ever heard before. From the first track, the rhythms twist around themselves, while a great reverberated guitar drags you down into the murk where a Roy Orbison record is playing. At first, the Silvertone’s brilliance sort of flew over my head, though I could recognize that it was pretty good. I just went back to listen to the two most forgettable songs, “Tears” and “Happiness,” so I could level some complaint about them. Not only did I smack my head in a “duh” moment when I heard them, but I was sucked back into the distinctive sound of the record all over again. I almost blew the whole day just to hear every song again. There is nothing out there that sounds quite like Silvertone; not even Isaak could replicate it. I should know, since I went and bought almost every CD he made after this because I wanted more. Don’t waste your time with the Greatest Hits because it doesn’t have every single song that was on this first record. It’s really that good. The guitar line in “Back on Your Side” is a million times more provocative than “Wicked Game” or “Baby Did a Bad Thing.”
What's great about it: Spooky and catchy
What's not so great: The Lonely One goes completely over the top, but that might just be a pro
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
Feeling Blue
on September 25, 2008
Posted by: yoda87960
from Bourbonnais, IL
I've often seen this cited as a lot of fans' favorite Chris Isaak album and even from track one, it's clear to see why. His band and his songs sound much more developed than they had been in awhile. The main problem I had with Isaak's previous two albums is that the songs often sounded like instrumentals that Isaak just sang on top of. Sometimes this worked really well, but it often felt a little cheap, too. Here it sounds as if he wrote the songs ahead of time and had his band figure them out in the studio. I'm not one to make assumptions, but I think the addition of the new guitar player did a lot towards the band's method of recording. The new guy isn't as flashy as Wilsey was, but he has a load of talent and I prefer his restraint on some of the songs. Everything on this CD just gels really well. Even the corny synthesizer on the first two tracks is a lot more palatable than it was on Heart Shaped World. It's great to hear the organ playing make its way onto the record from San Francisco Days. There's also some really good steel guitar on some of the songs. The songwriting is much better than it was before, avoiding the standard rock cliches by twisting them around just enough to make them thought provoking and new. There's country, 60's pop, blues, and a little bit of jazz to it. It's all feels very appropriately blue. Even my CD came in a neat blue case. One can listen to this just as faint background music, or crank it up to soak in the bittersweet mood and the sad, regret-filled lyrics. If you like Chris Isaak at all, this record is a must have.
What's great about it: The best and most fully realized Chris Isaak album since Silvertone
What's not so great: A few of the songs sound the same and blend together
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
Hard blues rock for angry and frustrated men
on September 23, 2008
Posted by: yoda87960
from Bourbonnais, IL
Granted, this is strictly a album for a specific mood. If you are happy, content, and have a girlfriend, then you probably are not going to get much out of this CD. It would just come off like some loud and creepy metal blues songs that you won't listen to very often. But, if you are like me and feel like you don't have much of a place in the world and that you don't really mean much to anybody anywhere, then this is the CD for you. Songs like Honey Bee Let's Fly to Mars sound like they were written specifically for our demographic. After a long, frustrating, and pointless day at school, this is the music that lets out some of the tension. This is right up there with my all time faves like The Stooges and Sabotage/Live by John Cale. It's not a disc of songs, but it's an experience. Many of the songs have great and thick basslines that do not build to an expected guitar riff, but an explosion of feedback and synthesizer noise. It's wild and out of control and never does precisely what you think it's going to do. It's macho, but desperate. It's a party, but feels lonely. I've never listened to, or even heard of Nick Cave when I saw these ragged and creepy old dudes tear the house down on Letterman. I probably will be buying up his back catalog, but I don't know if any of them will match the intensity of this record. Don't get me wrong, this music will be off putting to most listeners, but who needs them? "Tell the women that we're leaving."
What's great about it: Bitter and mean and loud
What's not so great: Bitter and mean and loud
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4 out of 5
4
Surprisingly top quality
on September 18, 2008
Posted by: yoda87960
from Bourbonnais, IL
I am (at best) a casual Offspring fan, so I can’t really comment on whether or not I think this is good in comparison with their first few albums. The only one I have is Americana, which was allegedly a sellout, even though it is an album I enjoy a lot. In comparison to Americana, this record is pretty good. Granted, it doesn’t have super fast and catchy songs, like No Brakes, but it also doesn’t have the horrible must skip ones like Pretty Fly for a White Guy. The worst song on the album for me is track one, and it really isn’t that bad. My main issue is that it has an overly dramatic chorus as if it was an attempt to cash in on sounding emo. The rest of the CD does not have that problem and the songs improve track by track. I’ve read complaints in some reviews about the production because it was produced by Bob Rock, who also produced a horrible Metallica album. I really liked the production job Rock did here. It still sounds exactly like The Offspring, but there are subtle effects like echoing vocals, synths, and keyboards to give it some variety.
There are also some corny ballads on here that are so formulaic that they don’t sounds like something an aging rock band would write, but rather songs a teenager would sing at a talent show. That’s what I like about it. There’s something about the way they sing “I wish I could fix you” that breaks down my critical defenses and makes me feel like I’m fifteen again. The obvious single for the record would probably be “You’re Gonna Go Far,” which is filled with the great hooks this band is known for (but it does have the f-word, so it probably won’t get radio play). I also really liked “Stuff is Messed Up.” It’s a hilarious parody of socially conscious rock songs of today with an unabashed shallowness to it that makes me laugh out loud every time I hear it. As I said, the songs generally improve as you go, and the last two tracks are probably my favorite. The black and red cover suggests that they are kinda copying Green Day a little, and they are. But, Green Day was never that original a band, and a pop hook is a pop hook, no matter where it comes from. This isn’t an instantly memorable disc that you’ll hum all day, but it is a good one that you’ll enjoy while you’re listening to it.
What's great about it: Still sound like they always did
What's not so great: Slightly less catchy and not as fast
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4 out of 5
4
Underrated and virtually unknown
on September 17, 2008
Posted by: yoda87960
from Bourbonnais, IL
I'm the type of B-52's fan who only really liked the first two albums they put out, mostly because of the fantastic guitar playing, the great harmonies, and Fred Schneider. But, this album is something entirely different. It's downright brutal in places, but makes for a great angry sing along from a lousy day at work, or a shot of adrenaline just when you need it. I wouldn't listen to this music with another person in the car, however. If you don't like this from track one, you might as well not bother. But if you are a fan, like me, you'll love the snotty and flamboyant voice singing ridiculous metaphors like "your kiss is a whip" and "somebody put sugar in my hog." The bands featured provide rocking back up, and the mix is set for maximum head banging. I doubt Fred will ever get to put out another album like this one, but what we have, we can enjoy. It's modern loud punk garage rock (borderline rockabilly at times) that rivals anything the White Stripes, The Hives, or any other band claiming to rock in this day and age. Stroke of Genius!
What's great about it: Rocking loud obnoxious punk rock
What's not so great: Requires one to be in the proper mood for music this abrasive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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3 out of 5
3
Great songs on an overall mediocre record
on September 16, 2008
Posted by: yoda87960
from Bourbonnais, IL
Before I begin, let me note that I'm not just a casual fan who happens to like one or two Chris Isaak songs. Actually, I bought his first two records before this one, so I was able to hear them in the order they originally came out. Compared to the first two CDs, this one was a disappointment. This was surprising, since this had his major breakthrough hit on it and it sold more copies than anything he had ever put out. Even diehard fans often cite it as his best. It starts out pretty good, with Heart Shaped World and I'm Not Waiting suggesting that Isaak really did hit an artistic breakthrough. The lyrics are smart and cutting, while the melodies are instantly memorable and catchy. This all comes crashing down at track three and the record never fully recovers. Don't Make Me Dream About You just reeks of cheesy 80s production technique, lazy songwriting, and (I hate to say it) uninspired guitar playing. The fact that just about everything Isaak ever did up to this point avoided all these pitfalls was what made me like his music in the first place. It's just awful. The rest of the CD isn't that bad, but it never rises above "just okay" again, except for Wicked Game and Blue Spanish Sky. Another problem comes in on Heat of the Jungle and Diddley Daddy. Both of these songs sound like intentional jam sessions, which would be fine, except for the fact that no one bothers to do a solo the whole song. They just play the same boring line over and over again, until they just stop dead. It was like "Okay, I think we're done now. Did you like it?" Isaak didn't put out another record for five years after this one, probably to make sure he had more good ideas before starting another project. If you're in the market for a CD that has songs that sound like Wicked Game, but that you haven't heard before, buy Silvertone. If you want a one stop overall CD to cover Isaak's career, buy the best of. If you're a collector like me who has to try everything, buy Heart Shaped World. Otherwise, don't waste the money.
What's great about it: Wicked Game, Blue Spanish Sky, I'm Not Waiting
What's not so great: Don't Make Me Dream About You, generally weak songwriting and production overall
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Learn more about Bioshock - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) SynopsisImagine flying high above the arctic seas, anxiously awaiting your descent to dry land. Without warning, the plane plummets to the cold and unforgiving water at unimaginable speed. Once the aircraft makes contact, you realize that falling from the skies is only the beginning of this nightmare. Wrenched into Rapture, a doomed city beneath the sea, you come across a rusted bathysphere. You learn that this once idealistic society, the brainchild of a hopeful group of scientists, artists and industrialists, now has corpses littering the city limits.Going beyond run-and-gun corridors BioShock presents a unique and unpredictable first-person shooter experience in real time. In order to survive an onslaught of assailants, you must take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, capturing security towers and crafting items to protect yourself. Upgrade your weapons and genetically modify your body to evade the grotesque ghouls who are after you. Make meaningful choices and mature decisions to ultimately answer the question: Should you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture or save them?
 
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3 out of 5
3
Frustratingly samey
on September 15, 2008
Posted by: yoda87960
from Bourbonnais, IL
The first ten minutes of this game are amazing - just breathtaking. The gameplay concepts introduced, along with the art design is some of the best I've ever seen in a video game. However, after about six or eight hours of gameplay, I was having trouble convincing myself that it was worth playing at all. After awhile, it seems like the programmers quit trying to wow you with visuals and the levels turn in to the standard science labs and grungy hallways you've seen in every first person shooter. The RPG elements are really cool at first, until you realize most of the upgrades are just to make certain items and abilities work the way they were supposed to in the beginning. For example, you need to get very far in the game for a health pack to actually fill up your health meter. You can purchase fire and ice power up, which seem very cool at first, until you realize that they have almost no effect on enemies. Again, you have to upgrade them twice before they do anything. It's fairly easy to find Adam ( what the game calls experience points) in the game, but the upgrade stations can often be few and far between. When you have a lot of Adam, you can't find them, and when you have none, they are everywhere. An extra annoyance is the ability to use up health packs when your health is full. Used to GTA, I kept hitting B to reload, but I was just burning up valuable items. The shooting mechanics have almost no strategy to them at all and bullets are at a premium, so most encounters are solved by whacking enemies with a wrench. Next generation gaming, huh? Everyone told me I would LOVE this game, but really, it was only barely worth the clearance price I paid for it. The final boss was a cliche on top of a cliche, and easy to boot. I felt had accomplished nothing by completing the game and I got the "happy" ending. Oh and the security cameras. If those go off, you should just let the robots kill you. Don't waste your time. In fact, if they take awhile to kill you, its even worse because you have to wait. Waste of my time. I thought cameras and sentry guns were dated in Goldeneye, ten years ago.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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