1/29/2010
Many an angsty teen said to be devastated
J.D. Salinger, best known as the author of The Catcher in the Rye, died this week in New Hampshire at the age of 91.
What a run!
Salinger authored the somewhat controversial and yet beloved book in 1951, which is frequently taught in high schools around the nation. Holden Caulfield is the "hero" of...
11/3/2009
A fun, poppy and pleasant jazz mix, "Trading 8s" is the newest album from Carl Verheyen. There are 10 tracks to this album."Trading 8s" blends the genres of jazz and adult contemporary quite nicely. It is interesting that the album's title contains the number eight, as some of the songs are...
11/3/2009
As the album title suggests, Jim Davies' "Electronic Guitar" is packed full of head-bopping and impressive electric guitar riffs."Electric Guitar" has 14 tracks, each of which display Davies' impressive mastery of the gorgeous instrument. What is particularly neat about this album is how, despite...
11/3/2009
Static-X's newest album is "Cult of Static" and contains thirteen tracks suited for the hardcore metal/hard rock fan. There are many exciting melodies and intricate guitar work on display throughout this album. If you are familiar with the metal genre and enjoy it, this will be a great album to...
9/3/2009
A Clear Blurr may soon become your favorite band.
Blink 182 and New Found Glory: two incredibly beloved pop punk bands, and two influences for the up-and-coming punk rock band A Clear Blurr, which just released a new album, titled "Trigonometry." And music fans, get excited: all 12 tracks are pretty fantastic and full of great energy.A Clear Blurr...
7/3/2009
I went to my first Warped Tour... and it was great!
When going to something new, go in style. This past week, I was fortunate enough to attend my very first Warped Tour in sunny Southern California. This year's Vans Warped Tour was held in a number of lovely cities, including Pomona Ventura, where the weather was absolutely delightful. The sunscreen...
6/24/2009
Perhaps best known as a sidekick, Ed McMahon earned his place in people's hearts.
Perhaps best remembered as a late night television sidekick, Ed McMahon was also known for his work in a multitude of arenas, including his spokesmanship for sweepstakes and his cameos on television and in films.McMahon had recently been in the news for his home payment woes. He reportedly died at...
5/2/2009
Who can resist a hunk like Hugh Jackman?
Even if the "X-Men" comics/hit movie franchise isn't your thing, how can you resist that hunk of burning love known as Hugh Jackman?Apparently, not many people could this weekend, as the Jackman-starring X-Men Origins: Wolverine kicked (slashed?) its way to the top of the box office . . .
4/14/2009
For some reason, I thought this was going to be a country album, which I would have been happy with also, but it definitely is not.
4/14/2009
Interestingly, Undercovers with John Mayer should draw the attentions of both John Mayer fans and pop/rock/electronic/R&B fans. Yep, that's right: all of them.There are 19 tracks on this album, some of which have pretty entertaining titles ("Dear Ms.
