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UFC: Tapout
Game: UFC: Tapout Platform: Xbox Studio: Crave Rating: 8.5/10 Look: If WWF Raw looked great then Tapout is amazing. From the tattoos to the facial modeling you will be amazed but the amount of work Crave put into this game. Especially a game where it’s more about destruction, they sure put a good amount of…
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Seafood – When Do We Start Fighting
Artist: Seafood Title: When Do We Start Fighting Label: Nettwerk Rating: 6.5/10 Seafood is from the UK. The make rock music that sits somewhere between rock and atmosphere. Notable songs: “Splinter” – Somewhere between Brit-rock and good old fashioned noise. “Western Battle” – So far it seems enjoyable. “Pleasurehead” – A curve that is worth…
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The Flying Tigers – The Flying Tigers
Artist: The Flying Tigers Title: The Flying Tigers Label: Atlantic Rating: 5.5/10 Artist: The Flying Tigers Sounds like: Plain old rock. Flying: “Drive” “Break Me” – Finally they seem to have found their sound. “I Got Away” – Not great, but better than most on this album. “Hell For You” – The album actually gets…
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N.E.R.D. – Interview
Are you a N.E.R.D.? Well find out what it takes from Shay. How has life been? Great, I can’t complain. You are getting great reviews of the album. I know its overwhelming. I’m glad that people really enjoy this album. I’m excited. What happened to the first album that was supposed to come out? The…
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Darren Hayes – Interview
No longer savage, Darren Hayes tells us why solo was the way to go. When did you decide to make a solo album? It was a gradual process, and finally about a year and a half ago. Savage Garden, the two of us had this incredible run, towards the end of the second world tour…
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Michelle Williams – Heart To Yours
Artist: Michelle Williams Title: Heart To Yours Label: Columbia Rating: 7/10 Who? Michelle Williams is a member of Destiny’s Child. Sounds like? Destiny’s Child combined with gospel. Now hear this: “Heart To Yours” and “Heard A Word” – Lovely uplifting tracks. “So Glad” featuring Mary Mary – Again Williams finds a way to give us…
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Changing Lanes
Cast: Ben Affleck Studio: Paramount Rating: 6/10 An arrogant lawyer and a down-and-out businessman become involved in a minor traffic accident in Manhattan. As a result, the two men accidentally swap briefcases, the contents of which cause a heated battle with legal as well as financial repercussions. It’s Ben Affleck against Samuel L. Jackson. Both…
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Frailty
Cast: Bill Paxton Studio: Lion’s Gate Rating: 7.5/10 The story follows an FBI investigation in present day Texas. Fenton Meiks (Matthew McConaughey), a young man, approaches the lead FBI investigator (Powers Boothe), claiming he knows the identity of a serial killer who calls himself “God’s Hands.” The FBI agent is curious, but unimpressed until Fenton…
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Neil Young – Are You Passionate?
Artist: Neil Young Title: Are You Passionate? Label: Reprise Rating: 9/10 Neil Young is a legend; I don’t have to explain to you who the man is. But this record takes a turn for something bizarre but beautiful. Passionate: “You’re My Girl” – Motown has dropped by and Neil decided to give it a try.…
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Goo Goo Dolls – Gutterflowers
Artist: Goo Goo Dolls Title: Gutterflowers Label: Warner Bros. Rating: 5/10 You know who they are. They sing pretty pop rock songs that even your mother loves. Out of the gutter: “Sympathy” – Not a great song, but I felt, well, sympathetic. “Truth Is A Whisper” – Seriously the only good track this album has…
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