Blogcritics Author: Anna Creech

Music Review: Amy Ray - Didn't It Feel Kinder

Anna Creech — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:56:36 EDT

This album signals a shift to a more introspective Ray.
Amy Ray has been through a lot of changes over the past couple of years. Her musical partnership with Emily Saliers, the Indigo Girls, finished out their contract with Epic Records, and then signed with Hollywood Records. The album they released, Despite Our Differences, was well-received by their dedicated fan base and critics alike, but despite...

Criss Angel Mindfreak Giveaway!

Anna Creech — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:36:46 EDT

Enter to win a Prize Pack to celebrate the premiere of season 4, July 23 at 10pm ET/9C on the A&E Network.
The mysterious and mystical illusionist Criss Angel has captivated audiences around the world. With season four of the A&E real life series Criss Angel Mindfreak premiering July 23rd, Criss is conjuring up his alluring power over the eye and mind to shock fans once again. With all new illusions and tricks, Criss Angel's feats will seem...

Christopher Titus' Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding Giveaway!

Anna Creech — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:36:03 EDT

Here's your chance to win a copy of Christopher Titus' new double CD comedy album.
Christopher Titus' breakout hit one man show -- Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding -- is now available on double CD (July 22nd). Chronicling Titus' remarkable rollercoaster life with tales of insanity, parental fist fighting, and then some really crazy stuff, the show is an hour and a half of unbelievable, and unbelievably funny stories. Norman...

Book Review: The World is Your Litter Box - A How-To Manual for Cats by Quasi, with Minor Help from Steve Fisher

Anna Creech — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 09:46:59 EDT

Tips and tricks for getting and getting away with just about anything you want, if you're a cat.
A couple of months ago, I reviewed a book called Everyday Cat Excuses - Why I Can't Do What You Want by Molly Brandenburg, and now I am reviewing The World Is Your Litter Box: a How-To Manual for Cats by Quasi and Steve Fisher. I want to make it clear that I am not a crazy cat lady; I just happen to have cats and am amused by them.I am...

Music Review: Jaymay - Autumn Fallin'

Anna Creech — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:31:55 EDT

Layers of sound topped with delicate vocals, all sure to please anti-folk and indie pop fans.
Drawing comparisons to Feist and anti-folk songstress Kimya Dawson, Jaymay (Jamie Kristine Seerman) is attempting to carve out her own place in music history. If her major label debut is any indication, she has a fighting chance.The whimsical and endearing track "Gray or Blue" begins Autumn Fallin', setting the scene for the...

The Two Coreys Giveaway

Anna Creech — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:36:08 EDT

Enter to win a Team Feldman or Team Haim prize pack!
Corey Feldman and Corey Haim were the quintessential teen heartthrobs of the 80's. The "Two Coreys," as they instantly became known, starred in a series of films that would define a generation, including The Lost Boys, Dream a Little Dream, and License to Drive.The first season of The Two Coreys left Feldman and Haim at loggerheads...

DVD Review: Rosemary & Thyme - The Complete Series

Anna Creech — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:18:50 EDT

Amateur sleuths solve mysteries involving flora and fauna in this British television series.
My introduction to the British murder mystery series Rosemary & Thyme was courtesy of another pair of names, French & Saunders. The two comedians had spoofed the show in one of their Back With a Vengance sketches, with the punch line having the series stars Felicity Kendal and Pam Ferris show up and take their revenge upon the comedians.You...

Music Review: Ladytron - Velocifero

Anna Creech — Tue, 3 Jun 2008 22:20:55 EDT

This is an electro-pop/rock album you don't want to miss.
Ladytron comfortably reside in the current pantheon of electronica gods. If you haven't heard of them, then you are likely unfamiliar with the genre. The quartet are mainstays of college radio and independent stations; they have a large and dedicated fanbase that regularly sing their praises.One of the things the band is most known for is their...

Win a Limited Edition 12" Vinyl of The Revisionists Debut Album!

Anna Creech — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:11:18 EDT

Hear ye, hear ye! Vinyl fans and collectors rejoice! You could win a copy of this limited edition release.
Fronted by the director who brought you the eye-opening Wilco documentary, I Am Trying To Break Your Heart, alongside two ex-members of the mid-90's post-grunge band, Tonic, The Revisionists are releasing their debut self-titled album on June 24th on Loveless Records (The Shackletons, Voyager One). One lucky Blogcritics reader will have a...

Book Review: Everyday Cat Excuses - Why I Can't Do What You Want by Molly Brandenburg

Anna Creech — Sun, 18 May 2008 08:41:55 EDT

Take simple illustrations of cats, add in funny text, and you get this amusing collection of cartoons.
Molly Brandenburg is a creative soul who has expressed that creativity in a wide variety of ways. The most recent outburst of imagination from this comedy performer and former award-winning movie advertising copywriter is the book Everyday Cat Excuses. Written and illustrated by Brandenburg, this humorous collection of sketches initially published...