Epinions Recent Reviews for Arazim

Pete Droge: Some secrets are too good to keep to myself.

Sun, 25 Feb 2001 09:03:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - It is the rare musician whose entire body of published work can make me stop, dead in my tracks wherever I am, whatever I'm doing, and bring my whole world to a stop until his/her moment has passed and the DJ has moved back into less intriguing...

John Cougar (Mellencamp): The art of adolescent seduction

Sun, 13 Aug 2000 05:36:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - Here's a story I've never told before, be it in print or spoken word. We'll have to travel back in time a bit, to the summer of '83. I'm fourteen, too young to drive, too young to drink, and full of hormones... which is enough to drive me to drink.
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Koong Thong - Auburn's finest dining experience

Mon, 17 Jul 2000 06:58:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - Here's a theory for you. I imagine there is a limited amount of luck to be had on this planet, and we're all entitled to an equal share. Some of us might get lucky in spectacular fashion, such as winning our state's lottery or being discovered in a...

Duncan, David J: And the award for Mr. Congeniality goes to...

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 19:35:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - I gather myself together here today in front of my keyboard and in the company of no man, with my monitor as witness, to pay tribute to a very special person who has touched and influenced my life in subtle ways since I first encountered him. A very...

The Songs of Vic Chestnutt

Sun, 11 Jun 2000 04:29:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - Every so often our heroes do something to justify the high regard in which we hold them. So it is with the handful of artists who have contributed to the "Sweet Relief" compilation series. With the 1993 release of Sweet Relief: A Benefit...

Dog's Eye View: From down here the view is all good.

Mon, 5 Jun 2000 03:30:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - Peter Stuart is a songwriter out for my soul. I can sense it upon every listen to his recorded words. Stuart doesn't so much write and sing as he does force upon the listener a sense of uneasy recognition, drawing on personal experiences and an intuitive...

You too can be Healed!

Fri, 26 May 2000 09:45:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - There are times when I get pretty full of myself. Head swells up a little, my walk develops a bit of a swagger, and roses bend in my direction just to get a whiff of me. My unchecked ego pops up and announces in a felonious voice "what the world...

An alternative to Prozac

Mon, 22 May 2000 08:38:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - While there may not be any bullfrogs named Jeremiah on this album, there is plenty of joy to the world. The infectious spirit and humble yet self-confident nature of these songs makes listening to Sister Hazel an unabashedly uplifting experience...

Amnesia be damned, this is unforgettable music

Mon, 15 May 2000 22:37:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - With a career that spans four decades and a legion of fans that hang on every note, its hard to fathom why Richard Thompson isn't a household name. A darling of the critics and held in high honor by fellow musicians, the unfortunate fact is that...

The only Dead tribute album you need to hear

Fri, 12 May 2000 08:30:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - Let's get one thing straight: there isn't a bad song on this album, though there are a few bad versions of great songs. More importantly, there are several fantastic versions of great songs. The latter heavily outweighs the former.

For some,...

forget cupid's arrow; their aim is true

Tue, 2 May 2000 08:15:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - This review is presented as an entry in the first official "CD OFF," in which several dedicated Epinionaters have chosen to review music purchased based solely on the strength of a review posted previously by another Epinions member. To do...

So this is what lightning caught in a bottle sounds like

Thu, 27 Apr 2000 10:53:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - There is no denying that lead singer and songwriter Kevin Martin is a man with talent. Candlebox's debut album is filled with sharp, crisp and intelligent lyrics and musical arrangements that more often than not succeed in creating the right mood...

This is the album for children of all ages

Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:53:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - You know Harry Nilsson. His voice and songs have been a part of your landscape since you first began recording memories. You just may not be aware of it. Celluloid fans may recall his "Coconut" song from the movies Reservoir Dogs, The Ice...

Raw Emotion II: a companion review to Alexisq's.

Fri, 14 Apr 2000 20:47:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - Don't ask me to listen to this album without getting leaky. You might just as well try to tell Forrest that life isn't like a box of chocolates. When I feel my soul is in need of a good old fashioned cleansing, this CD is one that I reach for, and the...

Zen and the art of fly-fishing

Wed, 12 Apr 2000 09:37:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - Rarely does an author come along that can transform you. Many welcome you into their worlds, introduce you to characters that resonate so vibrantly you swear they'll be a part of your psyche forever, yet somehow a few miles down the road, when you come...

The Rolling Stones: How legends are made.

Mon, 10 Apr 2000 08:52:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - Tattoo You proves there are certain constants in rock-n-roll that will not be denied no matter how much we may wish to: first, there are three basic chords that can provide the foundation for a solid, groovy sound that careers can be built on...

Doe Bay Village Resort - the Gem of the San Juans

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 07:45:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - There are going to be many people that will be very angry with me for spilling the beans on what has been a "best kept secret" for years and years, and I've been reluctant to write reviews of my favorite places for fear of having them spoiled...

Warning!!! Sexy,sexy music ahead!

Mon, 27 Mar 2000 12:37:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - Nobody has ever been able to accuse Greg Dulli, the lead singer of the Afghan Whigs of taking shortcuts, whether it be onstage, in the studio, or in his personal life. This brilliant songwriter seems destined to live out the lyrics of his songs, even if...

Life's lessons learned

Mon, 27 Mar 2000 08:52:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - There is a reason this review will sound biased. Jackson Browne is my father. Well, he's one of them. I have five actually, and even though my mother has only met three of them she was kind enough to introduce me to them all. And she took the time to...

Pack your bags, we're going back to camp!

Fri, 24 Mar 2000 15:09:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - I admit it. I was a summer camp junkie. Where else could you leave friends, family and whatever social stigmas you might have carried behind and reinvent yourself into whoever you wanted to be for an extended period of time? Course nowadays we have...

How come Jesus gets Industrial Disease?

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:58:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - 5 songs. That's it. Five songs, yet a full length release. Can you say epic proportions? Mark Knopfler has always been one of the most underrated guitarists in the history of the game, and the rest of the band has suffered the stigma of the MTV...

Yeah its the blues - but your gonna dance to it, I just know

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:33:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - Just take a look at the cover picture of this album. It says a thousand words. I'll probably add another 400 trying to explain why this is the best Blues album of the '90s, and deserving of the Grammy it won when it was released in 1994. I'll try to...

Mr. Mojo Risin'

Tue, 21 Mar 2000 13:13:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - So the Lizard King had died. The years rolled by and the band's fans found other things to help fill the void. Then 'American Prayer' appears on the horizon, seven years after his death, once again bringing Morrison and the Doors to center stage. The...

Wisdom from a Western Taoist

Mon, 20 Mar 2000 16:25:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - An irresistible find for Pooh fans, a vindication for the Chinese philosopher who dwells within you, and a wonderful book to read aloud to your children. This short, amazingly quick read (158 pages, including at least 40 sketches) will leave you feeling...

Songs to accompany your long, hot bath

Mon, 20 Mar 2000 12:13:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arazim - Here is the short list of what I love about music: intelligent lyrics, a good story, a good hook, musicians who know what to do with their instruments, and songs to fit every mood I might happen to find myself in.

I am easy to please, but...