Starving Dept.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Non-media entry - Camel Lights

I don't like you much,
but you'll never know until
I run out of smokes

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Wilco - Wilco (The Album) - 2009

Having shaken off
their experimental whims,
band sounds comfortable

Myspace

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Mos Def - The Ecstatic - 2009

Forgot he spat rhymes?
Return to former glory
Perfect beat choices

Myspace

Monday, July 6, 2009

Porcupine Tree - Signify - 1996

Like Tool but minus
the pretension and ego:
prog heads come take notes

Myspace

Friday, July 3, 2009

Michael Jackson - Off the Wall - 1979

Thanks for the jams, Mike
I like this more than Thriller.
So controversial

Myspace

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

J Dilla - Ruff Draft - 2007

for those who seek real,
raw hip hop you need look no
further than this joint

Myspace

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Placebo - Battle for the Sun - 2009

Slicker production
Placebo cover band here?
Guess the name's now apt

Myspace

Rating Legend(ary)

Ph.D - The reviewer thinks that this is one of the best things that he/she has ever heard/seen in his/her life and really wants you to check it out.
Master's - The reviewer thinks this work is nearly perfect and believes it has a long shelf life. Really thinks you should check it out.
Bachelor's - The reviewer enjoyed this work and will probably revisit it in the future. Believes it has a wide appeal.
Associate's - The reviewer was slightly impressed and sees a lot of potential here. Cautiously recommends it.
High School Diploma - The reviewer believes this is just a little above average but still gets the job done mostly. Not as likely to recommend it, though.
GED - The reviewer was not impressed by this but doesn't think it's the worst thing in the world. Just forgettable.
High School Dropout - The reviewer finds a lot of glaring problems here. Not too many redeeming qualities about it.
Still in 3rd Grade - The reviewer is slightly annoyed that he/she had to listen to/watch/read this. Maybe one or two decent aspects about it but, overall, a waste of time.
Hay Look Wut I Droo! - Oh boy, the reviewer just hated this. He/She is pissed off that time was devoted to making this piece of work and wishes he/she could build a time machine to go back in time and unlisten to/unwatch this garbage.
Sucks At Life. - The reviewer killed himself/herself.
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