When it comes to Metal Gear Solid fan boys, there are few who are truly as dedicated as I am. Let me run some numbers for you so that you can begin to understand: Metal Gear Solid (PSOne)– Beat it once (Beat it 4 more times when it was released on Game Cube as Twin [...]
Archives for April 2009
“Space and the Woods” by Late of the Pier
Song of the Day Late of the Pier released Fantasy Black Channel was released last August,
Dead Space (XBox 360/PS3)
In the realm of zombie games, there are Smirchers and there are those without Smirch. Dead Space is the latter. One of the most compelling survival horror games to every grace a game console. I will not be the first to say, “if there had been no Resident Evil 5 within the last year, this [...]
“Walking on a Dream” by Empire of the Sun
Song of the Day Empire of the Sun is not the movie that starred Christian Bale. It is a synth / psychedelic / electronic / dance group that great. They have released their album Walking on a Dream. I have not picked it up (can’t find it at retail), but I have fallen in love with [...]
The Walking Dead: Issues 49-54
“His hands cover his face, hiding the tears that flow abundantly to his shirt. Dr. Mirth does not respond to me for many moments. The concrete is slightly wet, and he looks as though he has been dragged across the grimy mess. I can sense that he has experienced a great loss, and the madness [...]
“Please Read the Letter” by Robert Plant and Allison Krauss
Song of the Day I am not a country fan. When I first heard about Robert Plant mixing it up with the country songstress Allison Krauss I put aside all of my hesitation towards country. It was Robert Plant after all, a rock god in so many respects. I am glad that I did because [...]
The Venture Brother’s Season 3: Venture a Gander?
I know that The Venture Brothers is a TV show. I also know that this is Mirth’s Movie Monday, but I figure that I viewed the majority of the episodes in DVD format so it counts as film. For a few years now I have been an extremely dedicated fan of the series, so you [...]
Under the CD Player. Week 2.
Under the CD Player This is the second week. This last Saturday was a very special day, very special. It was a day of musical glory! It was RECORD STORE DAY! Not only is this a day for all the Record Stores throughout the country to open their doors with deals and live music. It [...]
“The Lowering (Sad Day in Greensville Town)” by Avett Brothers
Song of the Day If any of you followed my old blog you should recognize this band. The Avett Brothers are made up of Seth and Scott Avett. The best way to summarize the way they sound is folk/bluegrass that has been emotionally charged with rock and roll power. That may seem broad, but the [...]