Jasper Coal – Drowning the Shamrock
Breaking back out the banjos and bouzoukis, the band pulls together fertile tales of Faulknerian loss and O’Connor-esque impoverished struggles. Review by David Feltman One of the most appealing aspects of folk music lies in the storytelling. The lyric ...
GWAR – Battle Maximus
GWAR’s punky thrash is still punctuated with plenty of ridiculousness. Review by David Feltman There’s something comically loveable about GWAR. Like a pre-pubescent fantasy of nerdy awesomeness, the band wallows in the oversized “metal-ness” of blood, ...
Tyr – Valkyrja
Avoiding the black metal trappings of bands like Enslaved, Tyr instead opts for arena-sized power metal riffs. Valkyrja is filled with majestic and galloping songs that are borderline patriotic in flavor. Review by David Feltman Tyr is kind of a sneaky ...
Elvis Costello and The Roots – Wise Up Ghost
There’s really no reason for a recording like Wise Up Ghost to exist, but there’s every reason to kick back and enjoy it. Review by David Feltman The collaborative project between Elvis Costello and The Roots sounds pretty much how you’d imagine it. T ...
Janelle Monae – The Electric Lady
Janelle Monae is easily the coolest cyborg strutting the stratosphere. Review by David Feltman Janelle Monae is easily the coolest cyborg strutting the stratosphere. Filling the gap left when spacey hip-hopster Andre 3000 all but vanished from the airw ...
Film Review: “The World’s End”
In the final installment of director Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost return as beer guzzling buddies battling alien robots. Review by David Feltman “I just punched my wedding ring out of a robot’s tummy.” In the final instal ...
Film Review: “Kick Ass 2”
The film does manage to mostly overcome the juvenilia to be an entertaining flick, but “Kick Ass 2” is strictly for big kids. Review by David Feltman “What did I tell you about taking the Lord’s name in vain?” Despite the cliffhanger ending, “Kick Ass ...
Film Review: “Lee Daniels’ The Butler”
Wisely placing his name above the title, “Precious” director Lee Daniels no doubt has visions of little gold statues dancing before his eyes. Review by David Feltman “I know the way.” Wisely placing his name above the title, “Precious” director Lee Da ...
CD Review: Doyle: Abominator
The ghost of Misfits past is inescapable on Doyle’s solo, but judging by the hairdo on the cover art, I think it’s safe to say that he isn’t trying to hide from it. Review by David Feltman Bringing with him Misfit drummer Dr. Chud, Doyle, or to call hi ...
CD Review: Phillip H. Anselmo and The Illegals: Walk Through Exits Only
If the lyrics weren’t clear enough, the music makes it evident that Anselmo isn’t interested in churning out the same old metal. Review by David Feltman With all the speed and fury of crust punk outfit Arson Anthem interspersed with the southern accent ...