Comments for The Hard-Boiled Wonderland http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews The Concretebadger.net Reviews Archive Mon, 12 May 2008 15:16:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Haruki Murakami: After the Quake by Still shaking on the inside in Japan. « The Hieroglyphic Streets http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2008/01/12/haruki-murakami-after-the-quake/#comment-1198 Still shaking on the inside in Japan. « The Hieroglyphic Streets Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:47:34 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2008/01/12/haruki-murakami-after-the-quake/#comment-1198 [...] (RALPH), and Hertzan Chimera (The Open Critic). And here are worthy blog posts from Howard Choo, Martin, Hazel Sheffield, and Tracy. One of the stories is being made into a movie, and Brian and A. Walter [...] [...] (RALPH), and Hertzan Chimera (The Open Critic). And here are worthy blog posts from Howard Choo, Martin, Hazel Sheffield, and Tracy. One of the stories is being made into a movie, and Brian and A. Walter [...]

]]> Comment on Gibson SG (guitar, electric) by Alex http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/11/05/gibson-sg-guitar-electric/#comment-894 Alex Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:02:05 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/11/05/gibson-sg-guitar-electric/#comment-894 the problem with SGs is that they just don't stay in tune. None of them. They're a pain in the ass, so much so that I only kept mine for a little under two years before I demanded the retailer take it back. The cheaper versions, such as the "Faded SG" are particularly prone to coming out of tune. If you want the Gibson sound, spend a little extra and get the Les Paul or an ES or even a Flying V or Explorer (though they're both stage-only instruments, terrible for practising on your lap). Otherwise, if your budget is in the $1000 range, go for a Fender or something Japanese. the problem with SGs is that they just don’t stay in tune. None of them. They’re a pain in the ass, so much so that I only kept mine for a little under two years before I demanded the retailer take it back. The cheaper versions, such as the “Faded SG” are particularly prone to coming out of tune. If you want the Gibson sound, spend a little extra and get the Les Paul or an ES or even a Flying V or Explorer (though they’re both stage-only instruments, terrible for practising on your lap). Otherwise, if your budget is in the $1000 range, go for a Fender or something Japanese.

]]> Comment on God is an Astronaut: A Moment of Stillness by Andy http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/11/17/god-is-an-astronaut-a-moment-of-stillness/#comment-729 Andy Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:11:50 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/11/17/god-is-an-astronaut-a-moment-of-stillness/#comment-729 i havent heard anything off a moment of stillness.but i own "all is violent,all is bright" and was impressed with it. i havent heard anything off a moment of stillness.but i own “all is violent,all is bright” and was impressed with it.

]]> Comment on My Bloody Valentine: Isn’t Anything by Martin http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/10/10/my-bloody-valentine-isnt-anything/#comment-177 Martin Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:29:18 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/10/10/my-bloody-valentine-isnt-anything/#comment-177 @J Wharton: cheers for clearing things up on the lyrics. I'll have another listen and see if it helps. @thelastarial: Duly noted. It'll take some tracking down though since I'm still on the lookout for their Tremolo and Glider EPs. @Hige: Lucky sod! :P I was joking when I said awhile back "FFS, we'll see an MBV reunion before My vitriol get their new album out!" I was more right than I knew...Apparently they're playing in London but Manchester's closer to me...£55 is still a bit pricey though. Hope you enjoy it! EDIT: on closer inspection it's closer to £22.50 plus booking fee...I'm very, very tempted! EDIT #2: *clicks 'Buy Tickets'* *feels poor* I'm there. Oh yes. @J Wharton: cheers for clearing things up on the lyrics. I’ll have another listen and see if it helps.
@thelastarial: Duly noted. It’ll take some tracking down though since I’m still on the lookout for their Tremolo and Glider EPs.
@Hige: Lucky sod! :P
I was joking when I said awhile back “FFS, we’ll see an MBV reunion before My vitriol get their new album out!” I was more right than I knew…Apparently they’re playing in London but Manchester’s closer to me…£55 is still a bit pricey though. Hope you enjoy it!

EDIT: on closer inspection it’s closer to £22.50 plus booking fee…I’m very, very tempted!
EDIT #2:
*clicks ‘Buy Tickets’*
*feels poor*
I’m there. Oh yes.

]]> Comment on My Bloody Valentine: Isn’t Anything by Hige http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/10/10/my-bloody-valentine-isnt-anything/#comment-176 Hige Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:56:44 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/10/10/my-bloody-valentine-isnt-anything/#comment-176 Did you hear about the 2008 gigs they're doing around the UK? The first Glasgow date sold out in 6 minutes but I still managed to get one :D Did you hear about the 2008 gigs they’re doing around the UK? The first Glasgow date sold out in 6 minutes but I still managed to get one :D

]]> Comment on My Bloody Valentine: Isn’t Anything by lastarial http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/10/10/my-bloody-valentine-isnt-anything/#comment-117 lastarial Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:11:21 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/10/10/my-bloody-valentine-isnt-anything/#comment-117 Back then this album was somewhat overshadowed by the mighty <em>You Made Me Realise</em> (back in the days when a band's greatest tracks didn't always eventually appear on the LP), which dominated my record player along with JAMC's <em>Barbed Wire Kisses</em>. You probably already have them, but both the EPs released in the same year are also well worth checking out, not least for <em>Thorn</em>, which is one of the B-sides from the <em>You Made Me Realise</em> EP, and one of my favourite tracks of all time. Back then this album was somewhat overshadowed by the mighty You Made Me Realise (back in the days when a band’s greatest tracks didn’t always eventually appear on the LP), which dominated my record player along with JAMC’s Barbed Wire Kisses.

You probably already have them, but both the EPs released in the same year are also well worth checking out, not least for Thorn, which is one of the B-sides from the You Made Me Realise EP, and one of my favourite tracks of all time.

]]> Comment on My Bloody Valentine: Isn’t Anything by J Wharton http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/10/10/my-bloody-valentine-isnt-anything/#comment-49 J Wharton Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:51:20 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/10/10/my-bloody-valentine-isnt-anything/#comment-49 Glad to see you like the album, but "Cupid Come" a failure? Seriously? Lyrically the highpoint of the entire catalog, as a composition it is the most fully integrated song on an album that is remarkably coherent (re: No More Sorry). A hint, the song is about sexual desire. Maybe that will increase your appreciation. Glad to see you like the album, but “Cupid Come” a failure? Seriously? Lyrically the highpoint of the entire catalog, as a composition it is the most fully integrated song on an album that is remarkably coherent (re: No More Sorry). A hint, the song is about sexual desire. Maybe that will increase your appreciation.

]]> Comment on Dir en Grey live in London by Nikku http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/08/05/dir-en-grey-live-in-london/#comment-33 Nikku Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:37:19 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/08/05/dir-en-grey-live-in-london/#comment-33 The gig was awesome. I was in the mosh pit on the Thursday night and the pure energy there was just amazing. Would love to see more of them in England in the future. oh, and I think the blood was real - when he cut himself the wounds didn't bleed instantly and just looked like scratches at first... surely stage blood would have been immediate? The gig was awesome. I was in the mosh pit on the Thursday night and the pure energy there was just amazing.

Would love to see more of them in England in the future.

oh, and I think the blood was real - when he cut himself the wounds didn’t bleed instantly and just looked like scratches at first… surely stage blood would have been immediate?

]]> Comment on House M.D. Season 1 by Martin http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/09/20/house-md-season-1/#comment-31 Martin Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:39:59 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/09/20/house-md-season-1/#comment-31 @Dianah: oops, my bad. Fixed. @Dianah: oops, my bad. Fixed.

]]> Comment on House M.D. Season 1 by Dianah http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/09/20/house-md-season-1/#comment-30 Dianah Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:01:34 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/reviews/2007/09/20/house-md-season-1/#comment-30 Percy was played by Tim McInnery. Hugh Laurie played George, Ludwig, and I think a drunken Lord. Percy was played by Tim McInnery. Hugh Laurie played George, Ludwig, and I think a drunken Lord.

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