October 21, 2007 Archive

Music

• Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, And Madonna: Three More Reasons That Downloading Music Isn't Going Away

  The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) needs to learn to embrace digital technology. Just ask Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails.

  Opinion in Music — by Tan The Man — on Oct 21, 2007

• Music Review: Pash - The Best Gun

  This debut album shows tremendous potential, but still needs a bit of work before hitting the big time.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Oct 21, 2007

• Music Review: Oliver Mtukudzi - Tsimba Itsoka ("No foot, No Footprint")

  Oliver Mtukudzi is, like the environmentalists, concerned about the size and nature of the footprints we leave behind...

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 21, 2007

• Music Review: The Crystal Method - Vegas (Deluxe Edition)

  The seminal electronic album holds up pretty well ten years after its release.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Oct 21, 2007

• Music Review: Missy Higgins - On A Clear Night

  With her second release in the US, this Australian singer/songwriter has continued to write about broken relationships and self-exploration.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Oct 21, 2007

• Concert Review: Overkill w/ Paradise Lost, Audible Thought, Crime Lab, Downfire at the Chance Theater, Oct. 19, 2007

  An excellent night of rock and metal. Perfect way to start the weekend.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 21, 2007

• Music Review: Cosmosquad - Acid Test

  Rock/jazz fusion that is a great and easy listen.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 21, 2007

• Concert Review: Van Halen - Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI - 10/20/07

  "Three quarters original, one quarter inevitable."

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 21, 2007

• Music Review: J.J. Cale - Rewind: The Unreleased Recordings

  A must-have for all J.J. Cale fans

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 21, 2007

• Music DVD Review: David Gilmour - Remember That Night: Live At The Royal Albert Hall

  David Gilmour mesmerizes the Royal Albert Hall.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Oct 21, 2007

• Music Review: Emmylou Harris - Songbird: Rare Tracks And Forgotten Gems

  A wonderful look at her life and career.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 21, 2007

Tastes

• Central Texas Barbeque: The Salt Lick

  Why make your own sausage if the result ends up like something you'd buy at Safeway?

  Review in Tastes — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 21, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: 28 Weeks Later

  The infected are back, but this time they are stronger, faster, and full of rage.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Oct 21, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Sonny Meets With Zacchara

  While Sonny meets with Anthony Z, everyone else argues about children.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 21, 2007

• DVD Review: Jericho - The First Season

  The post-apocalyptic Jericho is available on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Oct 21, 2007

• Movie Review: The Ten Commandments

  I just finished watching the newly released animated movie, The Ten Commandments, and I was thoroughly impressed.

  Review in Video — by Jill Hart — on Oct 21, 2007

• Senses Working Overtime: This Week in Television (10/21/07)

  Musgo Del Jefe offers suggestions on what's worth watching for the upcoming week.

  News in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 21, 2007

• Donnie Darko: An Alternative View

  She said, "Every living creature on earth dies alone."

  Opinion in Video — by Kendra — on Oct 21, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Fonts & Encodings by Yannis Haralambous, translated by P. Scott Horne

  If you have an interest in fonts and how they work, or to create them, then this is a good framework in which to begin.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 21, 2007

• Book Review: Tree of Smoke by Denis Johnson

  Renegade CIA operatives run amuck in Vietnam.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Oct 21, 2007

Sports

• Joe Borowski: A Fable

  A cautionary tale for Indians fans for Game Seven of the ALCS.

  Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on Oct 21, 2007

Politics

• Global School Lunch Program Before Senate

  The McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program is currently before the Senate as part of the 2007 Farm Bill.

  News in Politics — by William Lambers — on Oct 21, 2007

• Conspiracy Fanatics Invade Bill Maher

  The guy waving a sign and shouting at Bill Maher today might be the next MacVeigh or Kasinski a few frustrated years down the road.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 21, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: NBA Live 08

  EA hoops are on a comeback, but there's still work to be done.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 21, 2007

• Nintendo DS Review: Mega Man Starforce: Dragon

  Mega Man Hits the DS With An All-New Adventure!

  Review in Gaming — by Kris Valdez — on Oct 21, 2007