http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Tue, 13 Aug 2002 17:41:35 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/ Phillip WinnSunday, August 26, 2007, marks the switch of all Blogcritics.org article feeds from full-content to short-content. This is the result of several converging factors, and is unfortunately a permanent decision (as permanent as any decision can be on the web, that is). We are aware of all of the reasons that this is a Bad Idea, and we are aware that some of you will be quite upset about having to click on something to read the free content, and we're sorry. Unfortunately, despite great effort, full-content feeds are not currently economically viable. Two other factors are involved: full-content feeds have resulted in an unprecedented level of content theft, with BC content appearing on many websites, usually spam sites, without attribution or permission. This duplicate content causes a cascading set of problems, not the least of which is that search engines generally aren't favorable to duplicate content, and don't always guess correctly. Finally, our RSS advertising partner is strongly in favor of short-content feeds. We hope that you'll continue to subscribe to BC via RSS, and when an article grabs your eye, it's only a click away, still free on the BC website. Thank you for your understanding. Administration0@blogcritics.org Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:00:00 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/08/13/174135.php John BatesA recent find of mine was this excellent album. With rich warm tones and striking female vocals, Polyserena is a great debut CD by Australian group, George. Alternating from soft and smooth, lounge-type music to more uptempo and angst filled boppy songs this album is filled with quirky little numbers and surprising twists.Highlight tracks for me were "Release" and Bastard Son". Very different sounding tracks to each other. Release is special because of the amazing vocal range and distinctive sound of Katie Noonan. She has the voice of an Angel and the music soars because of this. Sometimes soft and quiet, other times overpowering. Release flows beautifully.'Bastard Son' features the other vocalist of George - Tyrone Noonan ( I think he is her brother ). This song is full of angst with a powerful expressive force. A bit more darker and bitter perhaps. In sum a great listen, recommended with you want to listen to Alternative Aussie band from Brisbane (also known as Bris-Vegas). This album shines. Music: Pop45@blogcritics.org Tue, 13 Aug 2002 17:41:35 EDT