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Alexander Wildwood’s “Bad Blood”

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Love it! The hard beat and driving feel of ‘Bad Blood’ is amazing. Normally I would complain about the warped voice but it fits Alex’s voice and the fast tempo of the song makes it feel right. The organic, intense feeling I got from Alex’s music is truly exciting and makes me want to listen to his other songs. I can even picture him doing a slower song and it still working. It’s very rare for me to have few critics and even rarer for me to have virtually none. This is one of those rarer cases. Everything about ‘Bad Blood’ was working for me and I’m really excited to follow Alex and see what else he comes up with.
-April B.

Check out “Bad Blood” from Alexander’s webpage through SoundCloud below.  I think you might just like it:

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Maggie Rogers gives us “Little Joys”

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I was really intrigued by the intro of Maggie’s song ‘Little Joys’ but the treatment of her voice didn’t do it for me. I didn’t even mind the slower tempo most of the time. At some spots it felt a little draggy and could have been kept up a little better but I think the rhythm of the vocals pulled it along. The raw feel of her music is brilliant and I wouldn’t change a thing. Especially towards the end where only the strings are playing. As long as Maggie makes sure to not let her music get too draggy and fix that voice treatment she’ll become one of my favorites and others as well.

-April B.

Check out Maggie Rogers’ “Little Joys” from SoundCloud, this might be for you:

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Adventure Galley’s “Marooned”

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What is today’s bands deal with old, trippy sounding vocals? I was hooked from the very beginning of ‘Marooned’ and was taken out of it by the vocals. The electro feel they have going on is awesome and makes me instantly start to move. The voice treatment is what stops me from enjoying this song as much as I want to. I’ve run across this problem a lot over my time reviewing music and I wish it would just stop. Adventure Galley is an awesome name and the group has amazing potential if they would just fix that one little bit.

-April B.

This is were different people like different things.  I guess I’m one of those old timers 🙂 that likes this sound.  Like April said the beat gets you moving and for me the vocals remind me of some of the bands in my day.  The one that comes to mind mostly is The Cars and their style.  I also love the music video with the 1950’s SciFi Movie feel, right up my alley. Two differing opinions, which is great that’s what makes all of this interesting. – Richard

Check out Adventure Galley’s “Marooned” music video below provide by Vimeo:

ADVENTURE GALLEY – MAROONED (Official Music Video) from Treehouse Post on Vimeo.

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Ep 3 ComicPop…corn Movies Reviews Thor: The Dark World

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Ep 3 ComicPop…corn Movies Reviews Thor: The Dark World

In this episode the ComicPop Crew review and discuss the Marvel feature film, Thor: The Dark World.

For another fun time listen above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

Item Reviewed:

1) Thor: The Dark World, Alan Taylor, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 2014.  ASIN: B008JFUS0U, DVD, $29.99.

Music Drops Used:

1) “Thor: The Dark World”, Thor: The Dark World Soundtrack, Brian Tyler, Hollywood/Intrada, 2013.

Links:

http://yvonneventresca.com/ – Yvonne Ventresca’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/yvonne.ventresca.3?fref=ts – Yvonne Ventresca’s Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 1 ComicPop Heroes Take on “Rachel Rising”

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Ep 1 ComicPop Heroes takes on Rachel Rising

In this episode Richard, Logan, Jonathon, April, and Luis review and discuss Terry Moore’s, Rachel Rising Vol. 1: The Shadow of Death.

Join us for another fun episode by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

Item reviewed:

Rachel Rising Vol. 1, The Shadow of Death, Terry Moore, Abstract Studio Inc., 2012.  ISBN: 978-1892597519, $16.99.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “The Witching Hour”, Robin Brock, musicalley.com, 2010.

Links:

http://www.musicalley.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=e8c1b691821dbc52466b0b86e0b5ef28 – “The Witching Hour”, Robin Brock, musicalley.com, 2010.

http://www.musicalley.com/ – MusicAlley.com Website

https://www.facebook.com/NewGenerationFirstborn – New Generation Firstborn Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page.

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“Just Let Me Know” Single from Cabana Kids

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The Cabana Kids. Where do I start? I just can’t tell if I like this group or not. The instrumentals are beautiful and Give me an earthy, boho feeling. The vocals on the other hand sound a little flat in comparison, instead of floating on top of the music I thought the vocals were pulling it down at times. The lyrics are there and I can tell the vocalists have talent, I think the biggest problem is whatever treatment they’re using in their voices to get the particular sound you’ll hear. If they can fix that part they’ll have a group that’s 100x better, and they’re already good so can you imagine how great they’ll sound? I can, and it’s pretty sweet.

-April B.

Check out “Just Let Me Know” through SoundCloud below:

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Pravada Latest “Flatbush”

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Pravada is now officially on my playlist. I loved there fast pace and the gritty effect the electric guitars gave it. I got a humongous Jack White feeling from Pravada and you know that’s always a good thing. You can hear the emotion and really see that Pravada believe in what their playing about. Usually I don’t take to well to music that sounds like its been haphazardly thrown together but in Pravda’s case they make it work wonderfully. The video was also pretty good and I didn’t see anything wrong nor particularly good with it. Pravda definitely has a good start and can only go up from here.

-April B.

Check out their music video to “Flatbush” from their YouTube channel:

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Ep 14 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with the Resistor’s First World Problems

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Ep 14 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Resistor’s First World Problems

In this episode the ComicPop Crew review and discuss the album First World Problems from the artist Resistor.  A big thank you to Katie Trimble, of the MuseBox, for providing Resistor’s album for us to review!

Join us for another fun episode by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) First World Problems, Resistor, Self Released, 2014.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “First World Problems”, First World Problems, Resistor, Self Released, 2014.

2) “Choose Your Parents Well”, First World Problems, Resistor, Self Released, 2014.

Links:

http://resistorsings.com/ – Resistor’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/resistorsings – Resistor’s Facebook Page.

http://themusebox.net/ – The Muse Box’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/musebox?ref=br_tf – The Muse Box’s Facebook Page.

http://thewileyone.com/ – The Wiley Ones’ Website

https://www.facebook.com/thewileyone – The Wiley Ones’ Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page.

 

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Ep 28 ComicPop Visits with Yvonne Ventresca, Author of Pandemic

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Ep 28 ComicPop Visits with Yvonne Ventresca, Author of Pandemic

Join April, Jonathon, Luis, and Richard as they have a fun visit with, the author of the young adult novel Pandemic, Yvonne Ventresca.  Learn some of the behind the scene stories on Pandemic and how Yvonne likes to write.  Thanks to Rebecca Grose, of SoCal PR, for helping coordinate this visit.

For another great time listen above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Pandemic, Yvonne Ventresca, Sky Pony Press, 2014.  ISBN: 978-1628736090, $16.95.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Virus”, Sarah Fimm, Musicalley.com, 2009.

Links:

http://yvonneventresca.com/ – Yvonne Ventresca’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/yvonne.ventresca.3?fref=ts – Yvonne Ventresca’s Facebook Page

http://socalpr.net/ – SoCal Public Relations Website

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=d8596762629386b252e0d4d96853de35 – Sarah Fimm’s “Virus” on musicalley.com

http://www.musicalley.com/ – MusicAlley.com Website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page.

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AERS Blows in With “Blue Tempest”

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The beginning of “Blue Tempest” has a very peaceful sound and I enjoyed the acoustic guitar playing above it, however, I’m not sure I feel the same way about the vocals. Since the music is more subdued the vocalist should have a stronger, purer sound. The wispy psychedelic feeling of the vocals honestly put me off. At around three quarters of the way through the song the vocalist got a little clearer but I still think it should’ve been a little more and carried throughout the whole song. The instrumentals are beautiful-especially at the end with the low note fading out. If AERS works out the vocals they will easily become a favorite to me and I don’t doubt to a lot of other people.

– April B.

Oh wow this is one of those serine songs. I can see why this would not appeal to most teens. I see “Blue Tempest” appealing to your upper college age and adult listeners that just want to relax and let go for a while. This definitely won’t appeal to everyone, but listen below through SoundCloud to see if you might like “Blue Tempest” and AERS. – Richard