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music : july 2009

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Posted by Technorati Search for: classic soul music on July 31, 2009 – 10:06 pm
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return of the micro-reviews by popular demand! marilyn manson - the high end of low [deluxe] a catchy bunch of ditties (teen angst anthems) - the bonus acoustic versions rewl kiss kiss - the meek shall inherit what’s left muse-ish math art rock - love it! - another best-of-the-year for me socalled - ghettoblaster klezmer vs hip hop yeah yeah yeahs - it’s blitz! all the old jagged edges now smoothed over - something lost but something greater gained - - - dj bc - glassbreaks a cl

Repost: Introducing Amanda Zelina

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Posted by Technorati Search for: classic soul music on July 31, 2009 – 9:39 pm
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Her only intention is to penetrate the hearts of all who listen. This is Toronto's Amanda Zelina . You couldn't tell from the classic nature of her music, but she's only 23 years old. She mixes blues, country, folk and soul with raw emotions and a haunting voice that stands apart from the current influx of female artists. She tried going the L.A. route to further her development as a singer, but after fighting some inner demons that failed to get the best of her, returned home to Toronto an

The Geek Guide: Lolita Fashion

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Posted by Technorati Search for: classic soul music on July 31, 2009 – 6:00 pm
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Everyone is passionate about something. My passions lie in things that most people refer to as geeky, such as anime, sci-fi, video games, or anything of the like -– I love them. The Geek Guide is here to explain, show, and review all things geeky. Lolita, and its various subtypes, are a fashion that have been sweeping through Japan, the United States, and many other countries.  Other than punk Lolita, I’ve only really seen Lolita fashions at anime conventions.  However, in Japan, many people

Concert Review: Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens and Burning Spear at Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn NY 7/30/09

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Posted by Technorati Search for: classic soul music on July 31, 2009 – 5:32 pm
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A frequently spellbinding show by two spiritually-inclined artists who don’t overstate their case. Brooklyn gospel veteran Naomi Shelton and her backing vocal trio the Gospel Queens – a recent addition to the Daptone roster – were backed by a capable four-piece band, their keyboardist sitting inscrutable behind his wraparound shades Brother Ray style. With her contralto rasp, Shelton doesn’t implore or go into a frenzy: she lets the songs speak for themselves. Likewise, the Gospel Queens – t

The 15 Movies To Be Excited About in 2009

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Posted by Technorati Search for: classic soul music on July 31, 2009 – 2:38 pm
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We recently brought you a list of The 15 Most Annoying Movies Yet to Come Out in 2009 . Today, we get a case of the “Optimisms” with this list of 15 Movies You Won’t Want to Miss in 2009, replete with trailers. Let us know which movies you’re excited to see this year in the comments! 15. The Fantastic Mr. Fox Release : November 13th Stars : George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray IMDB’s Plot : Angry farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with a sly fox, look to get rid of t