Since there’s been so many recent album releases I thought I would give a quick writeup for some that have caught my attention. Make sure you keep an eye on this space as over the next couple of weeks I’ll be giving a rundown of the new records from Panic at the Disco, The Matches, Pennywise, Millencolin, Anti-flag, No use for a name & New Found Glory.
It’s interesting to note that most of the albums I’ll be reviewing share a common motif of change and see the bands either moving on in style or contain a theme about moving on from the past. However, as you’ll find out not all change is good, but some is better than nothing at all.
Sunday the 30 March 2008 will go down as the day Gav, Stu and Paul ran for the kids. 12 weeks of intense training and it had all come down to this. A 14.14km race around the city and over a bridge with 27,495 other people.
We got in early to get into the spirit and get our minds on the big task ahead as none of us had run this distance during our 12 week lead up. (we were too slack during the 2 weeks that we were told to run 15k) Our pre race photo shows our high level of concentration.
Better late then never I guess but we’ve started a HundredPennies footy tipping competition and we want you to join!
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Get ready to cry like a little baby because the shit scare that is Condemned 2: Bloodshot will be released on the 360 next week. The first game was released way back during the xbox 360’s launch & featured the protagonist Ethan Thomas on the trail of a demented serial killer.
While the initial story was pretty simple things quickly got more complicated after you start to unravel the strands of a paranormal conspiracy that lead to a number of different endings. I don’t want to spoil things too much, but it left many questions unanswered & Ethan in a sorry state of affairs. It’s a shame that this game slipped under most peoples radars, because I found it to be the most atmospheric horror FPB (First Person Basher) that I’ve ever played.
Condemned 2 is released on xbox360. I’ve already preordered my copy & am really looking forward to this one. I loved the first one, which was released way back near the xbox launch. All the reviews say that sequel is even better and is more violent, creepy & scary than ever. I’ve also read that in one of the many brutal finishing moves you crush the heads of your enemies in a giant vice or stuff their head into a washing machine. Can’t wait!
Get ready because Daniel Sanders (vocals/guitar), Zoran Trivic (guitar/piano), Brad Campbell (bass) and Rob Nassif (Drums) are about to hit the big time with their newest release Breed Obsession.
This is Gyroscope’s 3rd album and follows on from their 2005 sophomore release Are you involved, which was recorded in LA by producer/mixer Mark Trombino (The Living End, Blink 182 & Jimmy Eat World). While this album perfectly showcased the tight knit and energetic nature of the band, Zoran has recently admitted that Mark’s production was “very clinical, in that they recorded with the drums first, then we come to lay down guitar tracks for the drums, [with] the vocals sort of put on at the end”.
Apple have just updated their AirPort Express so that it now comes with 802.11n bringing it inline with all of Apple’s other wireless products.
If you’re not familiar with the AirPort Express it’s a wireless router about the size of the MacBook / MacBook Pro power pack (very small) that allows you to share your internet connection and files with up to 10 users. Connect a printer to the USB port and it can also act as a print server allowing anyone on the network to print wirelessly.
Already have an AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule? The AirPort Express can extend your wireless coverage via WDS.
I want to give a huge shout out to our boys Gyroscope who’s newest album Breed Obsession debuted at number #1 on the Aria charts.
I would also like to take credit in shooting the guys to superstardom as I bought their album twice. You’re welcome guys!
Their album has been getting rave reviews and was also the feature album on Triple J. Also being featured on the AFL ads for Channel 10 Gyroscope have been getting maximum exposure and it’s paid off.
So we are now 2 weeks out from our big day. I had a good week and put in some Ks and feel better for it. This week has started off hot and that is not always good to run in but it is going to cool down to good running conditions for the end of the week. The training is starting to reduce this week with the big run just being 8k.
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