We are just having fun reviewing and discussing comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime/animation, music and movies that we have recently read, listened to or watched.
Take a listen to the latest single from Josh Stevens, “Hill Top”. The single also features Spencer Ludwig and is part of Stevens’ EP Story of Summer. “Hill Top”, starts out like it’s going to be a ballad and then it slowly builds until Josh transitions the single into a pop rock rhythm. Once into the single you get a great upbeat song that I had a fun time listening to. Check out “Hill Top’s” lyric music video through Josh’s YouTube channel – Richard:
We did the spot light on Nick de la Hoyde with his single “By My Side”. We enjoyed the single and now everyone can enjoy his music video for the same single. It is done in black and white style for the most part, which to me gives the video a classic feel to it. If you enjoyed Hoyde’s music you will want to check out his EP Passion that can be found on most digital services. Check out Nick’s music video for “By My Side” through his YouTube channel – Richard:
With the name Friday on Elm Street I expected a hard rock dark feel to this music. What we get with “Dear Beth” is a light pop rock single. Once I wrapped my heard of preconceived notions to what the band style is, I enjoyed the single. It is a synth heavy single and the lyrics are clear and everything has a catchy rhythm to “Dear Beth”. I don’t know it the style is through the rest of Friday on Elm Street’s music, but with this single my mind kept going back to what the Scooby-Doo cartoons would play within their episodes, just fun lighthearted music. Check out Friday on Elm Street’s lyric video for “Dear Beth” on their YouTube channel and pick up his album that drops on the 12th of this month – Richard:
The Autumn Stone duo is sharing with us their latest music video for their single “Vampires”. This single definitely has that psycodelic feel to it. However, if you can call a psycodelic song tame this one would be in that category. “Vampires” has that slow feel to it, but not to far out there in it’s musicality. The music video is probably more out there than the single. Because the single isn’t to far out there I think it will appeal more to a general audience, but you definitely know they where going for a specific genre when they recorded the single. Check out the “Vampire” music video from James Cassidy’s YouTube channel – Richard:
The Patternist comes to us by way of Portland and gives everyone a taste of his ElectoPop music with his lyric video for “Gone”. The beat to the single is catchy and keeps the listener interested in the single, however the vocals, to me, blend in to much with the instruments and at times is even over powered by the instruments. Gabe has a singing voice I want to hear more of. So for me tone down the instruments and give us those vocals for everyone to hear and appreciate. Check out the lyric video for “Gone” from Patternist’s YouTube channel – Richard:
Ep 8 ComicPop…corn Movies Robocop vs. Robocop
In this episode Jonathon and Richard discuss the 1987 Robocop film and the 2014 Robocop remake. Hear what some of the differences are and how each movie stacked up with the other.
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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.
Items Reviewed:
1) Robocop Blu-ray, Paul Verhoeven Director, 20th Century Fox, 1987. ASIN: B00GST8UB8, $14.98.
2) Robocop Blu-ray/DVD Combo, Jose Padilha Director, MGM, 2014. ASIN: B00JL64WC, $29.99.
Music Drops Used:
1) “Title Card”, Robocop Original Soundtrack, Pedro Bromfman, Sony Masterworks, 2014.
2) “Across the Board (End Credits)”, Robocop Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Basil Poledouris, Varese Sarabande, 1987.
Links:
http://strangefruituk.com/ – Strangefruit’s Website
https://www.facebook.com/strangefruituk – Strangefruit’s Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page
Autumn in June is hitting the scene with the single “HEROin KIDZ”. The single’s lyric might not appeal to some, but it is a legit topic to cover. The single’s vocals tend to get lost at times within the powerful instrumentals. The rhythm is good and catchy, but it isn’t a fast single or a slow one, it hits that in between stage. I also love hearing the trumpets. Some like the vocals to blend in with the instruments, I tend to lean more to nice clean and clear vocals, because the voice is an instrument in and of itself and needs to be in the spot light. Check out Autumn In June’s single “HEROin KIDZ” through Soundcloud – Richard:
Get ready to “nod” your head “away” again with Nodaway’s latest single “Hairspray”. Another great rhythmic tune and fun video. Keep delivering the fun Nodaway! Check out their music video from their YouTube channel- Richard:
It’s party time with Aer’s lastest “Keep You Here”, from the duo’s new album One of a Kind. Aer is sharing with us their music video to “Keep You Here”. The single itself has nice clear vocals and a simple clean catchy rhythm to this Pop/Hip Hop single. It’s a feel good song that really works well and I enjoyed. So check out Aer’s music video for “Keep You Here” and get to feeling good and have some fun – Richard:
Ep 7 ComicPop Licensed to Read Gossamer Hall by Erin Samiloglu
Join Logan, April, Luis, and Richard as they go to class in Gossamer Hall to study the Old West, which quickly becomes a study in Horror, in Erin Samiloglu’s Gossamer Hall.
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.
What we reviewed in this episode:
1) Gossamer Hall, Erin Samiloglu, Medallion Press, 2007. ISBN: 978-1932815894, prices vary.
Music clips used this episode:
1) “Ghost Riders in the Sky”, Ghost Riders, Outlaws, Arista, 1994.
Links:
http://medallionpress.com/ – Medallion Press’ Website.
http://www.the-mix-band.de/ – The Mix’ Website.
www.facebook.com/themixNE – FaceBook page The Mix is associated with.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page.