On All Fours by Goat Girl
Album
Goat Girl’s new album “On All Fours” was produced by Dan Carey (Kae Tempest, Black Midi &...
The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse by Rob Zombie
Album
As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Rob Zombie has continuously challenged audiences...
22, A Million by Bon Iver
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22, A Million is part love letter, part final resting place of two decades of searching for self-...
Scaled and Icy by Twenty One Pilots
Album
Written and largely produced by Joseph in isolation over the course of the past year at his home...
Black Looks
Book
In the critical essays collected in Black Looks, bell hooks interrogates old narratives and argues...
Nothing More by The Alternate Routes
Album
In January, 2015 we went into the studio to record our fourth album, “Nothing More,” with our...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated Bruce Wayne: Not Super in Books
Oct 18, 2023 (Updated Oct 18, 2023)
This is a fun alternative take on Batman’s origins including cameos from other DC super heroes. The story was entertaining, and I laughed multiple times as I was reading. Be sure to look at the illustrations since some of the jokes are in there. This graphic novel is a very fun read.
Bong Mines Entertainment (15 KP) rated Could - Single by HOAX in Music
Jun 17, 2019
“We could be right or we could be wrong, together. When Daffodil Skies, they bloom in the darkest weather. Make up a lie. Tell yourself you’re fine like your mother and father did before. Eat yourself alive. You open up but the words are all tongue-tied.” – lyrics
‘Could’ tells an interesting tale of a young guy who knows that his relationship with his significant other is in survival mode.
Apparently, late one night, his mind is occupied with stimulating thoughts, which question the life that he’s living. While pondering, he realizes that he and his partner are wasting their time on mindless entertainment.
Later, he admits that behind their broken smiles, they struggle to find a reason behind their need to survive.
‘Could’ contains a relatable storyline, ear-welcoming vocals, and lush instrumentation scented with an indie-alternative fragrance.
“‘Could’ is the first snapshot of many narratives told in the forms of songs on the album that opens up a begrudging conversation everyone must eventually come to have with oneself. Questions that highlight the essence of BEING, which if not asked in a timely manner, might result in years and years passing by. Until you finally look backward through a telescope of regret.” – Michael Raj & Frantz Cesar
‘Could’ is an episode in a series of stories exploring the human condition of Being. The likable tune is the first single from HOAX’s upcoming debut album, entitled, “b?”, which took two years to make.
Also, the LP follows the narratives of thirteen different characters, thrown together in the aftermath of an otherworldly series of events.
The intertwined stories are centered around the abstract concepts of: “BEING”. An evident obsession of both the characters in the story and the band members themselves.
The dichotomy of BEING vs. DOING is highlighted through careful lyrical content on the album.
HOAX is the musical brainchild of Michael Raj and Frantz Cesar. They view themselves as “the beautiful sound of sadness”, a description coined by a close friend.
Their modern vintage sound draws from a wide range of influences such as ‘60s pop, ‘70s Motown, and alternative R&B music.
https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/hoax-could/
Modern Burdens by Tracy Bonham
Album
Tracy Bonham's major label debut, The Burdens of Being Upright (Island), achieved gold record status...
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Merissa (12066 KP) rated Smolder (Underground Encounters #1) in Books
Nov 7, 2017
This is a fast-paced novella, and that really is my only complaint about this book! I would have loved to have known more. I loved Nike, and her common-sense, no-nonsense, approach to something that she seriously wasn't expecting. Michel is a perfect partner for her, a case of opposites attracting. With attraction, danger, lust, and supernaturals, this book was very well written, drawing the reader into the world without any trouble. There were no editing or grammatical errors that I noticed, and I thoroughly enjoyed this first novella. Looking forward to the next book in this series. Definitely recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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