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Book Review: Revolver: How the Beatles Reimagined Rock ‘n’ Roll by Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez thinks The Beatles Revolver is far superior to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Read More »Book Review: The Duke Don’t Dance by Richard Sharp
Friends from a liftime ago stick together and help each other during times of turmoil and grief.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: Zeus and the Rise of the Olympians by Ryan Foley, Illustrated by Jayakrishnaned
The rise of Zeus in pictures.
Read More »Music Review: Silversun Pickups – Neck of the Woods
SSPU may finally get recognized for having their own sound on their third record, but is it better or worse than previous efforts?
Read More »Music Review: Lost Bayou Ramblers – Mammoth Waltz
With their latest album The Lost Bayou Ramblers mix rock and roll with Cajun music, getting pure power and energy.
Read More »Book Review: At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson
Author Bill Bryson takes readers on a tour through his home, and an eclectic assortment of stories that strike his fancy along the way.
Read More »Book Review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits: An Adventure with Scientists and An Adventure with Ahab by Gideon Defoe
Gideon Defoe's The Pirates! series is goofy, anachronistic, and downright silly. It is also a very fun and enjoyable read.
Read More »Music Review: Rachael Sage – Haunted by You
New album from Rachael Sage examines the poetry of passion.
Read More »Music Review: Joel Frederiksen and Ensemble Phoenix Munich – Requiem for a Pink Moon
A brilliant mix of centuries old lyrics with the music of Nick Drake.
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