Epinions Recent Reviews for gamblinfamily

NASCAR on IMAX A sight to behold, even if it was short lived

Tue, 27 Apr 2004 15:32:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - Race Day Having a family that is militant into NASCAR made this a must see. The closest showing of this was at the Edwards Marq*E. This showing of course cost more than a regular movie, but it's not seen on any old screen either or on any old...

Scorsese Presents The Best Of The Blues - No Doubt

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 14:56:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - According to the insert enclosed in this collection this and its accompanying book are a Musical Journey. Furthermore they are also great compliments to each other. One can feel the music while reading the book. I did not opt for the book and can truly sa...

Me'Shell NdegeOcello's Bitter Is Anything But

Sun, 27 Jul 2003 19:56:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - Very few artists can tap into the pleasure and pain of love. Me'Shell NdegeOcello captures the tingl...

Roy Buchanan - Shows You What Happens When A Guitar Plays The Blues!

Tue, 12 Nov 2002 15:17:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - Roy Buchanan is one of those guitarists that had hot talent, but was not widely known. His life was full of blues, exactly what you need when you are a blues guitarist. It seems that some of the best blues has come from the gut and broken arteries of...

Debbie Davies Tales From The Austin Motel Is a Fabulous Blues Romp

Fri, 20 Sep 2002 23:09:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - Debbie Davis is a name that you should get acquainted with. Well, if you consider yourself a blues fan you already know her well! With this release she mixes plenty of sass, with blues and edge. She’s a cute little package, but don’t let that fool you...

Night & Day Deliver A Beautiful Song On A Jerry Springeresque Topic

Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:17:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - Before you start screaming Jerry! Jerry! take a moment to get to know Night & Day . Night & Day is made up of Tony Martinez and Gaz Hughes. Before their full album release, came this song dropped as a single. But, more on that part later...

Big Maybelle - One Of The Original Blues Wailers!

Fri, 13 Sep 2002 11:45:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - Modern urban blues never had it so good. Blues vocalist Big Maybelle added an ounce of jump to the already boogie blues of the 50's. Born in 1924, in Tennessee Big Maybelle was in the right place, just not quite the right time. It would...

Monica Says - NO! Don't Stop! - I'm Not That Kinda Girl..Tonight

Wed, 11 Sep 2002 12:21:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - While I was not a fan of Monica when she first came out, I have to admit her voice does captivate. While R&B singers are a dime a dozen, it seems that some just move out ahead of the others. They have a unique sound, and delivery that makes people take a...

Dr. Dre and The D.O.C. in 1989 Were Funk, Funk Funky Enough!

Fri, 6 Sep 2002 11:28:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - In the height of the old skool era Dr. Dre was making a name for himself, and his cohorts. As like now, then there was no denying his talent when put in charge of production. One of the artists to spring from his efforts was The D.O.C. . If you...

Is Naughty By Nature Written On Your Kitten? - Were You Down With O.P.P?

Thu, 5 Sep 2002 22:26:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - The early 90's brought us a group that dropped some serious funk and Hip-Hop on us. Almost every song on Naughty by Nature's album was a hit.

None was so big a hit as O.P.P. Which became an anthem at least it was for us in school. In...

Onyx - Throw Ya Gunz...A Song That Has Many A Speeding Ticket Attached!

Wed, 4 Sep 2002 15:17:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - It's no big secret that my driving could use a little, well work. I tend to toss something in the cd player and follow the music. This might be a good thing if my choices in music were somewhat mild, and relaxing. Trouble is my choices range from high...

Wes Jeans - Power And Passion On and off stage.

Mon, 8 Jul 2002 15:46:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - One of the artists I ran across while on one of my many Austin runs was Wes Jeans , a hot slinging Texas guitar player. It's not very often that I sink my teeth into new "young" talent.

Now with all due respect to Wes Jeans , I...

John Lee Hooker - He Knocks Me Out, Right Off My Feet!

Fri, 5 Jul 2002 22:29:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - In 2001 Blues music lost a voice that spanned over 50 years of broke down blues. Blues fans also lost the hands that could beat a guitar senseless, and leave you coming back for more again and again. Mississippi born John Lee Hooker, the father of...

Teddy Pendergrass - Makes Life A Song Worth Singing About!

Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:49:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - My young life was filled with gospel, soul, R&B and plenty of love. Artists I can remember my uncle playing 24/7 included but not limited to Al Green, John Lee Hooker, Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye and of course the remarkable Teddy Pendergrass . I...

Muddy Waters Proves Age Has Nothin To Do With Gettin' Hard Again!

Sun, 16 Jun 2002 15:45:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - Muddy Waters is more than just a name. Muddy Waters is blues, attitude, soul and that smile. His smile and belly could get even the toughest of blues critics to melt like hot ice cream on a Texas-sized cone. Muddy Waters was at his...

You Over There! -- Give Me Coffee NOW, and no one gets hurt!

Tue, 11 Jun 2002 14:59:58 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - CheapCheap, spillage, cold coffee

What a pain! I admit I ONLY have this coffee maker because my old one died. The super duper coffee maker to put all others to shame. My ex Mother-in-Law bought me a nice one a long time ago. I get along really...

Spendin' Wednesday Night In San Francisco With Albert King!

Thu, 6 Jun 2002 23:05:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - One of the blues legends in my book is Albert King. Mastering his profession of blues was something he did with seeming ease. The fire and passion he could pull from his guitar and vocal chords made him a staple in many people's lives. Just the...

Michel'le - Had Me Hooked On Her With This Single

Mon, 3 Jun 2002 16:32:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - The early 90's produced a lot of artists that we have either forgotten or are pretending like we didn't listen to. One of the artists that I had kind of moved to the very back of my cassette tape collection was Michel'le.

Most people might...

Keith Sweat And Athena Cage Make Beautiful Music Together, Like Nobody Else!

Fri, 31 May 2002 15:39:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - I think most of us can agree that Keith Sweat years ago was New Jack Swing. Curious as to what New Jack Swing is? Well take a dash of soul, a sprinkle of funk, and a slice of rap and you have New Jack Swing. A Perfect example could be Boyz II Men -...

Lois Duncan - Her Heartbreaking Search For Her Daughter's Killer

Thu, 16 May 2002 16:16:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - When reading Who Killed My Daughter by Lois Duncan, one feels a sense of compassion right away. Not only is the True Crime book about a mother search for her daughter's murderer. It is a book written by the mother.

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Mad Grats to Queen Latifah for Hip-Hop Appreciation W/O

Mon, 13 May 2002 16:43:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - It's that time again. The annual madtheory Hip-Hop Appreciation Week Write-Off. Of course when the invite was sent to me, I first thought....

Like you have to ask!

This year the theme is Gratitude . There are...

Adema - A Hard Hitting Self Titled Success

Sat, 11 May 2002 18:28:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - Since Buzzfest is looming, I am digging through and TRYING to review all the bands scheduled to perform. Which brings me to.... Adema. Quite possibly one of the greater CD surprises in my collection.

Ok, so I'm...

LL Cool J - This Lady Loves Cool James' Radio!

Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:09:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - Ripped, toned and poised to kick down the doors of the rap world was LL Cool J. A then nineteen-year-old who knew what he wanted from the music industry and set his sights on conquering the genre. It didn't seem to take much effort for LL Cool...

Fats Domino - Dominates The Piano And Seduces Your Soul

Fri, 22 Mar 2002 15:40:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - WOO-HOO! 200th review!

The man comes from a city of good eating, foot stomping, drink till you can't dance no more. town. Anyone who has been to New Orleans has no doubt either seen, ran into, or heard about the legendary Fats...

Ice Age - You'll Laugh, You'll Cry and Laugh Some More

Sat, 16 Mar 2002 04:40:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gamblinfamily - One might think that my now seven-year-old nagged me to the theater on opening day. If you are the one, you are wrong. No, my 22 year-old- brother drug me there. He might as well be seven though, if that counts for something.

I thought oh...