Live Review: Spoon with The Walkmen and White Rabbits at Center Stage in Atlanta, April 14, 2008 In The Company Of: Thomas S. There are many categories of success in the music industry. Some bands have the backing of a record label and are heavily marketed. Other bands […]
Live Review: Explosions in the Sky with Lichens at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, April 13, 2008 In The Company Of: Thomas S. When a friend calls and says, “There’s a great instrumental band playing this weekend,” it can be off-putting. Especially when you love lyrics so damn […]
New Music: R.E.M.’s Accelerate (Warner Bros. Records) Legend has it that guitarist Peter Buck was working at Wuxtry Records in Athens, Georgia when Michael Stipe strolled in. They talked about music and bands. The rest is history. Twenty-eight years and fourteen albums later R.E.M. has become the little […]
Live Review: Liam Finn with The Most Serene Republic and Miracle Fortress at The Five Spot in Atlanta, 3/17/08 In The Company of: myself The cozy Five Spot in Atlanta’s Little Five Points was host to the Next Big Thing: Mr. Liam Finn. You may recognize the name […]
Live Review: They Might Be Giants at The Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, March 15, 2008 In the Company of: Mi Familia One look at the crowd on this Saturday afternoon inside Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse would convince an onlooker that Barney was in town. Or the Wiggles. This could […]
The F-bomb is dropped an estimated 260 times in The Big Lebowski. This may be more than some people can endure. A few critics at the time of release called the language unnecessary existing only to fill the void where dialogue was missing.
While the guitar, bass, and drums are expertly handled, it’s Nina’s voice that will leave you craving more. She sounds much more seasoned and mature than her nineteen years should allow.
New Music: Liam Finn, I’ll Be Lightning (Roundhead Music) Some things are just meant to be. For example, Liam Finn was meant to create a musical career for himself. Forget about his place in the Finn Dynasty. He can confidently stand his own merits and talents. This is […]
Live Review: Van Halen with Ky-Mani Marley at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, February 10, 2008 In the company of: Steven W., Joe B., Lisa W., Austin W., Teia G., Amy P. The Reunion That No One Bet On They say all good things must pass. David Lee […]
Live Review (Movie): U23D at The Mall of Georgia IMAX Theater With: Ethan Turn It Up Loud, Captain! What could possibly be considered innovative for the band that’s done it all? A 3D IMAX film? Yes, that would do it. Since their first album, Boy, was released in […]
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