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October 24, 2014

Ep 19 ComicPop Library Rockin’ in the Dirt with Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden

Join April, Luis, Logan, and Richard as they review and discuss the album The Shape, The Color, The Feel by Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden. Thanks to Zoe Brown of the MuseBox for the continued support of ComicPop Library.

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) The Shape, The Color, The Feel, Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden, Red Valise, 2014. Available on iTunes.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Blue Hotel”, The Shape, The Color, The Feel, Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden, Red Valise, 2014.

2) “Best Friends Love”, The Shape, The Color, The Feel, Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden, Red Valise, 2014.

Links:

http://katetuckerandthesonsofsweden.com/ – Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden Website

https://www.facebook.com/sonsofsweden – Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden Facebook Page

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

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

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

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

October 15, 2014November 24, 2014

Ep 2 ComicPopping Manga Style with “Attack on Titan”

Ep 2 ComicPopping Manga Style with Attack on Titan

In this episode April, Luis, Logan, Jonathon, and Richard review and discuss Hajime Isayama’s Attack on Titan.

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 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) Attack on Titan, Vol. 1, Hajime Isayama, Kodansha Comics, 2012. ISBN: 978-1612620244, $10.99.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Guren no Yumiya”, Attack on Titan Opening 1, Linked Horizon.

Links:

http://kodanshacomics.com/ – Kodansha Comics Website

http://www.phoenix-ash.com/ – Phoenix Ash’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixashmusic – Phoenix Ash’s Facebook Page

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

October 10, 2014

Ep 30 ComicPop Visits with Kazuha Oda, Lead Singer of Kazha

In this episode April. Luis, and Richard visit with Kazuha Oda, lead singer of the rock band Kazha. The crew had a great time visiting with Kazuha, so enjoy the show!

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.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Frozen”, Evolution, Kazha, Kazuha Oda, 2013. $15.00 for the physical CD.

2) “Break into Pieces”, Evolution, Kazha, Kazuha Oda, 2013. $15.00 for the physical CD.

Links:

http://www.kazuhaoda.com/ – Kazha and Kazuha’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/kazha.official – Kazha’s Facebook Page.

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

October 8, 2014

Ep 18 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Night Club

In this episode April, Luis, and Richard review and discuss the Los Angeles band Night Club’s EP Black Leather Heart. Thanks to Karla McDonald, of the MuseBox, for her continued support of ComicPop Library.

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.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Black Leather Heart EP, Night Club, produced by Night Club, 2014.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Camouflage”, Black Leather Heart EP, Night Club, produced by Night Club, 2014.

2) “Not in Love”, Black Leather Heart EP, Night Club, produced by Night Club, 2014.

Links:

http://nightclubband.com/ – Night Club’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/nightclubband – Night Club’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.

www.lolitadark.com – Lolita Dark’s website

facebook.com/lolitadarkmusic – Lolita Dark’s Facebook Page

http://www.patricknagel.com/ – Patrick Nagel’s Website

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

October 4, 2014

Ep 53: She Nancy Drewed Her Butt Over There, ComicPop Library

Ep 53 She Nancy Drewed Her Butt Over There, ComicPop Library

A new regular ComicPop Library episode after a few months hiatus. In this episode Matt, Chris, April, and Richard review and discuss the young adult novel Tokyo Heist, by Diana Renn, and the first volume of Jonah Hex: Face Full of Violence graphic novel by, Justin Grey and Jimmy Palmiotti.

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.

What we reviewed in this Episode are:

1) Tokyo Heist, Diana Renn, Speak, 2013. ISBN: 978-0142426548, $8.99.

2) Jonah Hex Vol. 1: Face Full of Violence, Justin Grey, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Luke Ross, DC Comics, 2006. ISBN: 978-1401210953, $12.99.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Train of Thought”, Andrew Lubman.

2) “Theme from an Imaginary Western, Plantagenet 3, musicalley.com, 2010.

Links:

http://www.dianarenn.net/ – Diana Renn’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/DianaRenn – Diana Renn’s Facebook Page

http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley Website

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=a0b7f6596422c80c407910fbc5f717e7 – Andrew Lubman “Train of Thought” at MusicAlley.com

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=0bd567b7af3b32974e34f9e521b95383 – Plantagenet 3 link to the song Theme from an Imaginary Western

http://metropolisamerica.com/ – Metropolis America’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/MetropolisAmerica – Metropolis America’s Facebook

http://peterpixie.com/ – Peter Pixie’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/peter.pixie?fref=ts – Peter Pixie’s MC Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/thepeterpixie – Peter Pixie’s Facebook Page

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

October 1, 2014

Vok’s Latest Single “Vio Vokum”

Strange was the first word that popped into my head when I heard Vök’s new single. I was immediately interested when the song started and got into the instrumentals right away. It was very flowy and smooth which reminded me of The Neighborhood. Hearing sounds that would normally clash work together so well is always amazing to hear. My only problem is the vocalist. I didn’t mind her singing in a foreign language because if she puts her emotions into the song I’ll still understand what she’s saying. I just couldn’t get passed how mellow it sounded. The song as a whole was very much like water and I needed a rock to anchor myself. In this case the vocals are supposed to be my rock but they were just another current.

-April B.

You can listen to “Vio Vokum’ here via SoundCloud to have their music flow over you:

October 1, 2014

Mammabear Latest Music Video

Already I love this band. From their style to their name, they’ve got everything I look for in a band. Not to mention I loved the music. The grinding of the electric guitars and just overall clash made for some amazing rock. The only critique I have is that the vocals need to be brought out more. When I hear the singer he sounds great (even with the voice modifications) because he fits the music really well but for the most part I can’t hear him. Even when I can hear him it’s hard to understand a thing he’s saying, which stops their message from getting through to others, if Mammabear fixed that small thing they would be incredible.

-April B.

Check out their music video here for “She Will F*** Your Mind” from City Bird Publicity’s YouTube channel:

September 29, 2014September 29, 2014

Ep 17 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Kazha

Join April, Luis, and Richard as they review and discuss Kazha’s latest rock album Evolution. Thank you to Kazha for their support of ComicPop Library.

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.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Evolution, Kazha, Kazuha Oda, 2013. $15.00 for the physical CD.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Breathe Again”, Evolution, Kazha, Kazuha Oda, 2013. $15.00 for the physical CD.

2) “One Hundred Years”, Evolution, Kazha, Kazuha Oda, 2013. $15.00 for the physical CD.

Links:

http://www.kazuhaoda.com/ – Kazha and Kazuha’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/kazha.official – Kazha’s Facebook Page.

http://lastoneoutmusic.com/ – Last One Out’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/lastoneout – Last One Out’s Facebook Page

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

September 25, 2014

Ep 2 ComicPop Heroes Take on “Activity”

For this episode Richard, Logan, Jonathon, and April review and discuss the first volume of Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads’ graphic novel Activity.

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.

Item reviewed:

1) Activity Vol. 1, Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads, Image Comics, 2012. ISBN: 978-1607065616, $12.99.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Hero in us All”, Shane Howard Band, musicalley.com, 2009.

Links:

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?pageNum_MusicList=4&totalRows_MusicList=35&BandHash=c12bd3fdcac242940094c8567ec58246 – “Hero in us All”, Shane Howard Band, musicalley.com, 2009.

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

http://www.freecomicbookday.com – Free Comic Book Day Website

https://www.facebook.com/freecomicbook – Free Comic Book Day Facebook Page

http://flyingcolorscomics.com/ – Flying Colors Comics Website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Flying-Colors-Comics-Other-Cool-Stuff/86210569569 – Flying Colors Comics FaceBook Page

http://www.youtube.com/user/FlyCoJoe – Flying Colors Comics YouTube Channel

https://www.facebook.com/flycojoe – Joe Field’s Facebook Page

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

September 24, 2014

Aers’ Music Video for Their Single “With a Light”

The first thing I noticed-before the video even began- was that it was roughly a 5 minute song, with that much time to fill it better be good. Sadly, I wasn’t over the moon for Aers. Their intro was very melodic and interesting but the voice plus the slow tempo didn’t do it for me. The voice is too flowy and to me sounded like a bad trip off mushrooms because it was injected with so many voice changes, the saddest part is that through all of that I can hear a really great voice if they wouldn’t doctor it up so much or even not at all. The tempo dragged the song on and I was leaning forward but not in the good way- I was leaning over to try to get the song to go faster. It seemed strange at such a slow tempo and was almost painstakingly slow. If Aers upped the tempo and took out all the voice modifiers I would definitely give them another listen to.

-April B.

Check out “With the Light” Music Video from AERS YouTube channel, it might be right up your alley: