Mick Wall has uncovered the definitive Black Sabbath story, along with the solo ride of Ozzy Osbourne in 'Black Sabbath: Symptom of the Universe.'
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Music Review: Various Artists – ‘AG Drive Soundtrack’
A game soundtrack with a driving beat that makes for a good plain listen.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Six Rounds of Vengeance’ by Qui Nguyen and Vampire Cowboys
Stylized fight sequences, monsters and vampires, and a post-apocalyptic dystopia, all painted with a broad comic palette. And a sweet, tragic love story too.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Perfect Game’ a Thriller by Leslie Dana Kirby
The Perfect Game is not a perfect book, but it is a tale that kept this reader happily turning pages.
Read More »Music Review: The Nighthawks – ‘Back Porch Party’ (Live & Acoustic)
This acoustic recording, which was done before a studio audience is refreshing, honest, and a whole lot of fun.
Read More »New York City Is Getting Coyote Ugly
As coyotes settle in and become New Yorkers, there should be a gradual acceptance of their presence, just like those extremely annoying cartoon characters in Times Square.
Read More »New Software Spotlight: SONAR Platinum from Cakewalk
SONAR remains one of the more powerful workstations on the Windows platform. It comes bundled with a wide range of plug-ins and other content providing a lot of value for the price.
Read More »Book Review: ‘End of Days” – Book Three of ‘Penryn and the End of Days,’ a Dystopic Novel by Susan Ee
Ee has given us a war and a world in turmoil. There is darkness and adventure, but also an underlying faith that will hold even in the worst of situations.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Love and Other Ways of Dying’ by Michael Paterniti
Each essay explores what it means to be alive, and feel. In the aggregate, the essays provide over 400 pages of the best reading today. Throughout, we are reminded that both beauty and loss can help us remain whole.
Read More »Board Game Review: ‘Evolution’ from North Star Games
Create your own species!
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