Epinions Recent Reviews for btspartan

Thanks A Lot

Fri, 30 Jun 2000 08:34:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - In case you were all set to write 3EB off as another three chord, power-pop outfit in the grand tradition of Blink 182, let me offer this advice.....don't. Make no mistake, this is a very, very good rock n' roll band.

"Semi-Charmed Life"...

As The Crowe Flies

Thu, 29 Jun 2000 08:22:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - When I heard the Crowes first album, I thought they were a good southern rock band. When I heard the second, I thought they were a great rock n' roll band. When I heard Amorica, I knew they were geniuses.

This album absolutely rocks. But it also...

Good Reputation

Wed, 28 Jun 2000 08:21:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - The demise of the male singer/songwriter has been much publicized. They say the age of such artists is gone. Still, amidst that backdrop, Freedy Johnston carries the torch for a fading genre.

This album is classic singer/songwriter material,...

Chicks With Talent

Tue, 27 Jun 2000 08:41:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - I'm an all-around music fan and try not to judge by genre, but I'll have to admit there isn't much modern country music that moves me. This album is an exception. The Dixie Chicks are three immensely talented musicians who's sudden popularity is not...

If 60's Was 90's

Tue, 27 Jun 2000 08:23:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - This surprisingly low-profile album is a must-hear for anyone who loves modern music with a discernable 1960's flavor. Karl Wallinger (ex-Waterboy and Rocky Horror collaborator) shows his influences on this great rock album that abounds with audible...

Pure Comedic Genius

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 08:25:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - Quite simply the greatest movie ever made. Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin displayed nothing less that pure comedic genius in their debut effort. I know many people will pass this movie off as juvenile, drug-related (and now outdated) humor for teenagers...

A Baptism in Bob

Thu, 22 Jun 2000 08:46:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - I've heard many people criticize Legend as a homogenized, watered-down version of Bob, worthy of only the fair-weather listener. That, my friends, is pure, unadulterated nonsense.

In my opinion, everyone in this world should be exposed to Bob's...

Lenny Rocks On

Wed, 21 Jun 2000 08:27:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - What do you get when you mix equal parts of Al Green, Prince, Jimi Hendrix and Vernon Reid? You get Lenny Kravitz. LK continues to show his passion and versatility on this outing. He once again finds the formula for fusing soul, funk, and rock into a...

Soul Candy

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 08:48:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - How refreshing to see that this stellar outing for The Jayhawks was named to Rolling Stone's "Essential Recordings of the 90's'....and how right they are.

Truly a masterpiece of thoughtful music that will speak to you, and as my title...

Pure Sweetness

Fri, 26 May 2000 08:42:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - I remember the time and place I first heard this album...sitting in a hotel room in Roanoke, Virginia.....and I loved this disc on the first listen. That's a rarity.

Sweet touches all the bases on this one, from Beatle-esque pop to beautiful...

Closet Classic

Thu, 25 May 2000 08:34:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - On the heels of their first album, Blues Traveler went "experimental" for their sophomore effort.....and it worked. For most of this album, BT moved away from their blues based material into something a little less predictable. This has...

Be A Cracker Backer

Thu, 18 May 2000 14:46:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - This album, Cracker's first effort -- and Dave Lowry's first away from his Camper, is absolute masterpiece. Start to finish this disc will feed your soul with heads-up rock n' roll. Their fearless leader continues to blaze the path of Camper Van...

Sounds Good To Me

Mon, 15 May 2000 08:25:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - I've been wanting to upgrade the speakers on my PC, and I recently made a move to the LCS 2414i. I was looking for a budget system with good, solid sound, and I found it here. For under $50, this system delivers pretty solid performance. The sound is...

One Of A Kind

Mon, 8 May 2000 08:25:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - One of a kind. That's the only way to describe Sapphire. Unique, flavorful, distinctive. Sapphire has a taste all it's own, that stems from the globe-spanning list of flavoring agents used in it's creation.

A gin of versatility, smooth yet...

Think About It

Tue, 2 May 2000 08:41:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - Is there any discussion to be had? McDonald's is obviously the greatest restaurant in the history of the world.

Think about it. How many restaurants have more locations? How many restaurants have more customers? More sales? Located in more...

You Gotta Love Him

Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:10:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - Confession time.....I miss Barney. There, I said it!

Before I had kids, I remember swearing that when I did, they would never watch Barney. He's was just too annoying.

Then my kids were born, and Barney gradually crept into our lives. And...

Junior Varsity

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 09:29:04 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - Remember when drinking, throwing up, and lots of cussing was funny? Yeah, me neither. That's the story line for this movie though.

This flick had so much opportunity to say something, but failed to do so.

The rabid state of Texas High School...

Long Live The Egg

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:43:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - What a great book. Bently, the kind but slightly eccentric frog goes to all sorts of lengths to protect the egg of his good friend, Kack-Kack.

This is a great look at some basic human emotion, from jealousy (Bently doesn't want to be replaced by...

Great For The Novice

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:29:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - I moved to Utah a few years back, having never been on skis in my life. After a little convincing, my wife had me out there against my better judgement (she's been skiing for years). We chose Brighton as a place to start, and our choice couldn't have...

The Real "Real World"

Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:22:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - Give me sixty seconds, and I can remember a grade school classmate to match every character in Disney's Recess. The nerd, the jock, the tomboy, the sensitive chubby kid, the rebel. Disney covers them all perfectly in this entertaining look at grade...

This Ain't Blues Traveler

Wed, 19 Jan 2000 09:40:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - I'm a Blues Traveler Junkie. Maybe that's my problem, I was hoping John Popper would take the Blues Traveler formula and build on it for his first solo effort. Instead, he tries to go in a completely different direction, and I think he dropped the...

I Love It "This Much"

Wed, 19 Jan 2000 09:17:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - How can I put this without going overboard? This is simply the best book ever written for a father to read his children.

I've been reading this book to my kids since before their first birthdays, and it's still a favorite at four years old.
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I'm a Wannabe

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 09:43:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - OK, I have a confession.....I want to be a Kratt brother. Martin and Chris Kratt really hit the mark with this show. My kids (ages 4 and 2 1/2) can not get enough of this interesting, educational, and entertaining TV show. For that matter, neither can...

Williams-Sonoma Bread Machine: Well Bread Machine

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 09:23:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - Williams Sonoma is famous for their premium quality kitchen products, and this machine is no exception to that rule. We've owned this for three years, and it's still going strong. This is an extremely well made product.

We've made several...

Panasonic Auto Shutoff Iron NI-43GX: Flat Out Great

Mon, 17 Jan 2000 09:37:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author btspartan - I'm not happy about it, but I do a lot of ironing. I'm one of these people who's company has gone to "casual dress", which means I'm suddenly required to do a lot more ironing. This iron, however, makes it a lot more bearable.

This iron...