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little precious diamonds
on September 14, 2007
Posted by: cenobite7
from north carolina
for those not familiar with the work of tori amos, one could say that little earthquakes is the perfect place to begin. while by no means a commercial album, this one does carry universal appeal & seems to be the one that most tori fans fell heart & soul for. the other albums are great too but this is the one that turned me on to her complete body of work that would unfold in the next 16 years. little earthquakes is everything that a solo album should be. it's intimate, it's clever & it posesses that fiery passion which lets the listener know we will be hearing much more from the artist in the near future. one could even go so far as to say that tori amos is writing songs which are inspired by our diaries if we didn't know any better. yes, she is the real deal. her experiences & wisdom are every bit as necessary as the piano she plays so beautifully. tori also has the gift of a lovely voice. i would gladly state my pick of picks as far as tracks go here but every song is a winner. you simply cannot go wrong with any track on this album. if you have never purchased a tori amos album, you really need to get this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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deodato's masterpiece of cruelty
on September 14, 2007
Posted by: cenobite7
from north carolina
this is one of those films that everything you have ever heard is probably true. yes, cannibal holocaust may be one of the most revolting films ever to be shown in any theatre & it's perhaps one of the powerful pieces of cinema as well. how can that be? strangely enough, cannibal holocaust has somehow managed to have maintained qutie the cult following through the years. if you are going to check it out, viewing cannibal holocaust in the privacy of your own home is the best way to go. it's grisly, it's sick, & it's perhaps the most mean-spirited film ever made but it really does make one re-examine our culture & human nature. man perhps is the most savage beast on the face of the planet & we witness this in gory detail in less than two hours. after your senses have been mutilated by this film, you may wish to have dinner with a close family member/ friend. there is animal cruelty presented here, gruesome scenes of cannibalism, & countless encorachments which will leave many a viewer completely disgusted. thankfully, there is an option to watch cannibal holocaust without the animal cruelty. there are some really great extras here too such as some interviews & previews of other grindhouse classics. a must ahve if you are into this kind of film or if you apprecaite grindhouse cinema at it's best.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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only avail as an import currently
on September 14, 2007
Posted by: cenobite7
from north carolina
kelis must be one of the most underrated artists in the r&b scene today & wanderland is a clear statement of how enormously talented she truly is. sadly, most of the casual fans in the states only know her for the milkshake song & wanderland i still only available as a pricey import. needless to say, any true kelis fan knows this chick has far better songs on her cds than any we are apt to hear blasting on the local radio stations or on mtv. it's very hard to classify kelis. yes, the majority of her sound could fall into the trappings of alternative even though she is billed as an r&b artist. kelis also has one of those versatile voices that can switch up on you at any given moment & make you shake your head in disbelief. from her smoky chanteusse style (which could be compared to a jazz or folk singer) to her sly wax coated r&b side, probability suggests there is very little in the music industry which would be remotely foreign or untouchable. it's been a long time since we've had the pleasure of experiencing one female so versatile & the comparisons to neneh chewrry or lauryn hill are bound to fly like spaceships but kelis seems to have the capability of re-inventing her sound to stay afloat in today's music industry. or she has connections with the greatest producers who simply know how to bring out her greatest talents.
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torrini's sophomore effort
on September 14, 2007
Posted by: cenobite7
from north carolina
icelandic/ italian artist emiliana torrini made a departure from her days of electronica/trip hop with this second outing released about four/five years after her first release. this time around she is really going for the mellow. there is plenty of laidback acoustic guitar & the soft sound of the sea . there is even a sound of a boat rocking to give it that full effect. fans of the first album may have a hard time adjusting their musical taste to embrace this one but it's a rewarding listen nevertheless. my only general complaint is that fisherman's woman is too brief & could've been a little bit longer in my opinion.
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triumphant return of kate bush
on September 14, 2007
Posted by: cenobite7
from north carolina
after nearly twelve or thirteen years of silence, kate bush returns with a vengeance & gives us her latest masterpiece. although i still prefer the hounds of love or some of her earlier works, this one far better than her last outing in 1993 entitled the red shoes. kate makes it clear to us that she can still hang with the big dogs after all these years & that she can still make great quality music. yes, aerial is two cds filled with new material. i wish i could say that she would grant us all one last tour but that dream will never come true unfortunately. we still have her old records to play & the latest musical blessing but no given promise of any future tours nor anymore recordings to follow aerial. why kate? ok, so let's not be completely ungrateful. i was thrilled to see this cd hit record stores nearly two years ago & it made the top ten list of best albums for me that year. i mean, albums you simply couldn't pass up. all of the tracks are praise-worthy but some of my favorites are how to be invisible, somewhere in between, & nocturn. one cna only hope she has not hung up her music shoes now. i want another album in the near future atleast this good.
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one of the best live dvds i've seen yet
on September 14, 2007
Posted by: cenobite7
from north carolina
i usually don't enjoy buying live dvds of my favorite groups or artists but this one stands out. despite all the unsupported rumours i'd heard regarding the group's live shows, i invested in this dvd/cd combo & was not at all disappointed. in fact, it actually made me want to catch the next live show whenver they roll through my state. from the opeing track, evanescence doesn't waste anytime & knows aexactly what their audience craves most. they performed like this was the last show of their career & or like their music simply was going out of style. amy lee's voice sounded wonderful & i was left in awe of how talented she is to be sooo young. the band played most of the songs off of the fallen album & a few actually came from their solo cd which has never been made available to record stores (to be the best of my knowledge). there is even the surprise cover of korn's thoughtless which the band actually perfects. whether you love the ballads or the rockers, evanescence has it all waiting for you here. if you only buy one of their cds, this is just as good a starting place as any. see them in their glory live.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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one of the better cure albums
on September 14, 2007
Posted by: cenobite7
from north carolina
believe it or not, i actually would rank this as one of my all-time favorite cure albums right next to head on the door & ofcourse disintegration. if you love the cure & all their moody love songs or simply can't resist hearing robert smith, you probably already know what i'm talking about. in fact, this could almost be served as a sequel of sorts or follow up to their masterpiece disintegration as it covers similiar territory & addresses that same sense of dread. while quite beautiful in some places & not utterly depressing by longshot, no one will ever admit to playing the cure cds for a crowd of party goers. having said that, robert smith still sounds as good as always does & the songs are a welcome return to the band's form. i don't really have any favorite songs on this particular cd & yet there are no tracks to skip. bloodflowers may be the best record that they've recorded in many years & easily gets constant rotation in my cd player.
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tarantino's first calling card
on September 14, 2007
Posted by: cenobite7
from north carolina
not everyone in the independent film industry has the luck or the success that tarantino has with his first calling card. surprisingly, this one still looks good even after 15 years have elapsed. leave it to lions gate to give this film it's proper upgrade with a spiffy tin gas can case & a matchbook sleeve with spindle for the dvd. ofcourse, all the extras are here. you guessed it. the previews, deleted scenes, etc. what more could you want? the film was great upon initial viewing & still looks good today. i can highly recommend fans of this film or those who like gangster/ heist films take notice if you haven't already seen this. while not the best work tarantino has ever done, you won't feel cheated after viewing this one. the dialogue is still funnier than ever in that trademark tarantino way & the characters are still amusing after numerous viewings. i often refer to reservoir dogs as scarface on laughing gas.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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this is what freaks me out
on September 14, 2007
Posted by: cenobite7
from north carolina
go on & see this one please before american film makers finish the remake which i'm certainly not planing to see. by far, this has to be one of teh best asian horror films i've ever had the pleasure to rent or own. supposedly based upon an old koren folktale, a tale of two sisters works well on many different levels. the atmospher is extremely creepy & the isolated lakehouse is usually not well-lit making the perfect location for eerie activity to take place. don't walk into this one expecting a great deal of action or gore. in fact, you might be glad the film was subdued when you reach the film's ending. the ending will surprise you, shock you, & might even have you rewinding or re-viewing chapters again. tale has all the themes which make a great film such as betrayal, innocence, & unexpected tragedy. while many could easily classsify the film as melodramatic or simply a film which examines dysfunctional families, one couldn't deny the jarring effect it will have on it's audience. you may not understand everything you witness on the initial viewing but there are interviews with the cast & it's director which will help. i recommend seeing the film first so as not to ruin the overall experience for yourself.
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not as shocking as one might expect
on September 14, 2007
Posted by: cenobite7
from north carolina
if you are simply looking for something appaling or something that make your skin crawl like faces of death, look elsewhere. shocking asia 2 is nowhere near as graphic & actually bears more resemblance to the old docu films made in the mondo world series which was somewhat popular in the sixties. there are still a few scenes which will take some viewers out of their comfort zones but the vast majority of the film is no more violent or intense than an episode of ripley's believe it or not. there is a bit more flesh or adult material here however so viewers may not want to play this one for the whole family. viwers interested in other cultures or possible taboo facts will do far worse than shocking asia. i have purchased copies for myself & friends. all of us agreed this was definitely a fascinating series which prompted many discussions during our get togethers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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