April 17, 2006 Archive

Music

• Featured Artist: Interview with Al Stewart, Sept. 2005 (Part Two)

  Part two of our chat: Folk-rock legend Al Stewart waxes nostalgic about rock and roll, nonsense poetry, and delightfully bends words to his will.

  Interview in Music — by Natalie Davis — on Apr 17, 2006

• Featured Artist: Interview with Al Stewart, Sept. 2005 (Part One)

  Thoughtful, intelligent and funny as hell: Singer-songwriter Al Stewart talks about his latest LP and word games.

  Interview in Music — by Natalie Davis — on Apr 17, 2006

• CD Review: The Essential Judas Priest

  They truly are one of the greatest metal bands ever.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 17, 2006

• CD Review: People Under the Stairs - Stepfather

  Want to get a party started? Spin this.

  Review in Music — by Steve Carlson — on Apr 17, 2006

• CD Review: Chemical City by Sam Roberts

  It’s not the cherry on the sundae the critics make it out to be.

  Review in Music — by David Desjardins — on Apr 17, 2006

• Bruce Springsteen & The Seeger Sessions Band to Tour US

  Springsteen announces a 19-date tour for The Seeger Sessions. There had better be more.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 17, 2006

• CD Review: Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs - Under The Covers Vol. 1

  Songs you've heard before...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 17, 2006

• Concert Review: Dee Dee Bridgewater and the Fab French Quartet

  Ms. Bridgewater would arrive on stage "as soon as the pain pills kick in."

  Review in Music — by SVF — on Apr 17, 2006

• CD Review: Stoley P.T. - Lesson #1

  In a better world, Stoley P.T. would be the very definition of "radio-friendly."

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Apr 17, 2006

• O Bar Bands, Where Art Thou?

  ...an ideal world includes bars where bands play real music for real people.

  Opinion in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 17, 2006

• Music DVD Review: Pantera - 3 Vulgar Videos from Hell

  We are not likely to see anything like Pantera again.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 17, 2006

• CD Review: Margot & The Nuclear So & So's - The Dust Of Retreat

  Chamber pop has never sounded so good, and no band can claim sex folk -- or for non-sex fans, urban folk -- as its creation.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Apr 17, 2006

• CD Review: David Gilmour - On An Island

  Among the best albums in 2006 so far, this is a jewel we weren't expecting to find.

  Review in Music — by Manny Hernandez — on Apr 17, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Apple Firmware Update Issues and Browser Security

  Apple, Mozilla, Microsoft: BugBlog Report 4/17/06.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on Apr 17, 2006

• Celebrity Central Website Review: Rosie O'Donnell

  Rosie's outspoken political views create the biggest stir, but I personally applaud her courage to express what so many feel.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Ruthie — on Apr 17, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Mind Performance Hacks by Ron Hale-Evans

  Your mind is a terrible thing to waste. Learn how to use it better.

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on Apr 17, 2006

• Book Review: Creating We by Judith E. Glaser

  Change I-thinking to WE-thinking and get tools to use while working toward WE-thinking and changing the organization's culture.

  Review in Books — by Meryl — on Apr 17, 2006

• Book Review: Acqua Alta by Donna Leon

  In Venice the flood waters are rising. In the art world trouble is brewing: murder and relationships intertwine.

  Review in Books — by Howard Dratch — on Apr 17, 2006

• Book Review: Global Deception: The U.N.’s Stealth Assault on America’s Freedom by Joseph A. Klein

  Klein makes a good case for the threat he sees to our sovereignty.

  Review in Books — by Mover Mike — on Apr 17, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: Kekexili Mountain Patrol

  Can Lu Chuan's Kekexili Mountain Patrol Inspire Changes?

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Apr 17, 2006

• DVD Review: Dragonhead

  A spectacular but downbeat post-apocalyptic Japanese movie, which alternates action with drama.

  Review in Video — by Maximillian — on Apr 17, 2006

• TV Review: Black.White Series Ends - Racism Still Exists

  When I look back at my early reviews of the show, I just have to sigh.

  Review in Video — by Scott Butki — on Apr 17, 2006

• MTV Overdrive Headed To Europe

  MTV is expected to announce plans today to expand its MTV Overdrive broadband video service to Europe.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on Apr 17, 2006

• Troma Movies And More Now Available Through EZTakes.com

  EZTakes.com is offering mainly low budget movies, older movies, and Bollywood movies for download.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on Apr 17, 2006

• DVD Review: Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl

  A first-time director unleashes a bloody, quirky, gangster shootout comedy from Japan.

  Review in Video — by Maximillian — on Apr 17, 2006

• DVD Review: Sherlock, Jr.

  Do we care that the dream sequence is beyond the suspension of disbelief? Of course not.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Apr 17, 2006

• VHS Review: The Velvet Vampire

  Psychedelic Jesus freaks vs. groovy vampire chick.

  Review in Video — by Thomas M. Sipos — on Apr 17, 2006

• ClipBlast Video Clips For Monday April 17th

  An arrest relating to the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, and new cell phones.

  News in Video — by Barry Gold — on Apr 17, 2006

• Catholic Organization Calls for Da Vinci Code Warning

  We are not avaricious, misogynistic, self-flagellating, homicidal maniac cultist monks - just an FYI.

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 17, 2006

• Movie Review: Scary Movie 4

  No one is going to be talking about this film long after the DVD release. But go for the (sporadic) laughs.

  Review in Video — by Jessa — on Apr 17, 2006

• TV Review: What About Brian on ABC

  I'm thinking it's the Next Hit to Watch on free TV.

  Review in Video — by Jewels Richardson — on Apr 17, 2006

Sports

• Early Scores For Blogcritics' Two Eighty Fantasy Baseball

  The 11 contestants finally get a taste, albeit very preliminary, of what their fantasy teams look like so far.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 17, 2006

• MLB Week 2: Mets Roll, Chipper Hurt, Bonds' Slump

  "In 1000 Words or Less," the week in baseball through the eyes of bloggers. Plus: the Nine Most Wanted.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 17, 2006

Culture

• Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced

  The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Times-Picayune of New Orleans are the big winners.

  News in Culture — by Scott Butki — on Apr 17, 2006

• "Page Six" Scandal, The Streets, Pete Wentz, Taylor Hicks, Ice Harvest, The Dying Gaul, more

  Roy Trakin's Weakend Takes.

  Opinion in Culture — by Roy Trakin — on Apr 17, 2006

• Jolie to Give Birth in Namibia - Paparazzi Wars Heat Up

  "Namibia is a country where everyone has the right to freedom of movement." The more rich and famous, the more "freedom" you are entitled to.

  News in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 17, 2006

• Anger Management - Mars Square The Sun And Moon: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I feel I can’t handle my emotions.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Apr 17, 2006

Gaming

• Console Review: GP2X

  Think of the GP2X as an open source PSP without the DRM and software upgrades that lock out all the goodies.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Apr 17, 2006

• PSP Review: Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai

  Only fans need apply, and even then it's a good idea to stay cautious.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 17, 2006

• Building A Better Console

  New game consoles are coming out soon. We're used to paying more and getting less, but should we be?

  Opinion in Gaming — by Mark Buckingham — on Apr 17, 2006

• Nintendo Revolution Game Goes Black And White

  Sadness for the Revolution will be black and white instead of the eye-bursting color of most of today's games.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on Apr 17, 2006

• Mac Game Review: Chessmaster 9000

  The only option for Mac users who want to improve their chess skills.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Apr 17, 2006

Politics

• Satire: "ConBoy"

  The ballad of Tom DeLay.

  Satire in Politics — by Sean Aqui — on Apr 17, 2006

• A Fence Sitter's Take On Illegal Immigration

  The problem is not the cost, the number of immigrants, or the immigrants themselves. It's that it is uncontrolled.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sean Aqui — on Apr 17, 2006

• Nine Killed, 64 Wounded in a Terror Attack in Tel Aviv, Monday Afternoon

  An Arab suicide bomber returns terror to Tel Aviv's streets during the Passover holiday.

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Apr 17, 2006

• Thought-blocking Pettiness

  Is the debatable nature of intelligent design entirely in the mind of the beholder?

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Apr 17, 2006

Tastes

• New York Story: Dysfunctional Family Reunion

  What's a New Yorker to do when her boyfriend's cousin's uncle's dog's half-sister sends invites for an Oklahoma blowout?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Elvira Black — on Apr 17, 2006