Epinions Recent Reviews for mgewecke

For the money, a great DVD/VHS combo!

Fri, 28 Dec 2001 14:14:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - For those who have wanted to upgrade to a DVD player, but wondered what to do with a huge VHS collection, here is the solution: Go Video's DVR4000. With side-by-side DVD and VHS slots, this unit provied maximum funcionality for the price. ALthough not...

A gem--should be nominated for a Grammy

Fri, 21 Dec 2001 13:31:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Overview

"America Town" should be purchased by any serious music lover. Singer/Songwriter John Ondrasik has put together a vital and fresh collection of pop/rock gems on the vein of Ben Folds Five, Dave Mathews and Bob Schneider...

Better Than Good...Less Than Great

Mon, 26 Nov 2001 19:40:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Garbage scored big several years ago with hits such as "Stupid Girl". Mixing electronica and rock, with great results, lead singer Shirley Manson and Co. quickly rose to pop stardom.

Their latest, "Beautiful Garbage", will please existing and...

Jay-Z's back and confident

Mon, 29 Oct 2001 18:10:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - While not his best, "Blueprint" show us a side of Jay-Z that most of us haven't heard. Shying away from the thumping, synthesized flavor of his past three releases, "Blueprint" utilizes old-school soul and r&b samples to offer a fresh musical backdrop...

A versatile and powerful workstation

Wed, 3 Oct 2001 20:02:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - I have been using my XP-80 for 4 years, and I love it! Whether playing a club gig or doing home recording, this unit provides a wealth of sound patches and allows for easy sequencing. I don't even use a PC-based mixer, and I still get great results in...

Singer-Songwriter extraordinaire

Wed, 3 Oct 2001 13:12:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Hearing Mystery, the first single off of "Falling Forward", on a local radio station, I knew I had to get this album. In fact, I spent well over ten minutes calling the DJ to get the name of the artist. I don't regret my legwork at all, for...

A gritty study of despair

Sun, 30 Sep 2001 17:14:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Mexico City's grimy barrio streets house the poor and downtrodden. Octavio, a slim and handsome young man, is forced to pimp his husky Rottweiler as a fighting dog, because he has no money and no future. Of course, things get complicated...
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Wind-blown and tousled

Sun, 30 Sep 2001 02:03:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Imagine...

You are driving in a rumbling old Chevy, twisting through old country roads in the twilight. Crickets chirps fill the air, as the hot humid Southern winds blow through your hair. A song comes on the radio--a perfect complement...

A versatile beauty

Thu, 27 Sep 2001 18:07:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - I've had my violet-finish PRS for about 2 years, and it is the finest guitar I own. The body is slim, about 1.5", which allows for easy handling. The tones I can get range from Les Paul crunch to Strat wailing--and everything in between. The tone...

Great way to encourage creativity

Tue, 25 Sep 2001 20:33:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - We recently purchased MusicBlocks for our twin girls who are 2 years old. I liked the concept of combining colors, sound and coordination in one toy. The item is expensive, but we felt it would be a long-lasting tool rather than just a toy for tots...

Great SUV, but pricey!!

Tue, 25 Sep 2001 13:13:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - I bought my '99 black 4-runner(SR5) back in January 1999. The reason I went for this make is that I knew some other people who swore by their 4-runners, so at the time, I didn't balk at the 30K price tag for the car. Overall, I have been very satisfied...

Bleak and stunning

Tue, 25 Sep 2001 12:55:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Cave's "Murder Ballads" stands out as one of his darkest and most aggressive albums. However, it is a fine balance of beautiful music and dark, haunting lyrics. Each song tells the story of a death and/or murder (thus the title). Cheery, right?
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Expanding their repertoire

Mon, 24 Sep 2001 02:18:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - "The Band"

I have been following the Mother Hips for about 7-8 years now. They are an awesome live band, similar in style to the Beach Boys, Stones and the Byrds. This album departs somewhat from their usual alt-country rock sound. For one,...

CDNOW Online Store: One of the earliest and best music sites

Mon, 24 Sep 2001 01:56:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - The Internet offers a great solution for those seeking to buy commodities that are uniform in size, touch and content. In other words, books, movies and cd's are perfect because you don't have to touch these items to buy them. One of the earliest...

True like a knife

Sun, 23 Sep 2001 02:25:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Steve Earle's music leaves no room for waffling; either you appreciate his candor and soul, or you don't. "Corazon" (Spanish for 'heart') includes some of the finest country-rock-folk moments in musical history. "Fort Worth" is a heartfelt ballad set...

Jeepers Sleepers!!

Sun, 23 Sep 2001 02:07:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Taking a chance that this might be yet another Scream ripoff, I saw this flick in the theatres during matinee hours. While it certainly wasn't your average teen-shlock horror movie, the last half hour negates most of the chilling vibe that the...

A Musical Seduction

Thu, 20 Sep 2001 17:44:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - I first read about Bob Schneider in an indie rock 'zine. Apparently, here was an Austin, TX, based singer/songwriter who was selling thousands of albums in his hometown. Having previously fronted the band Ugly Americans, Schneider's album was...

An unusual horror/suspense film

Wed, 19 Sep 2001 01:42:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Suspiria rocks you with its opening: a young American dance student helplessly flags down a taxicab during torrential rains. She is whisked off to a daunting brick building which houses a famous dance academy. Brilliant red lights play on grim...

Half.com: a novel concept

Fri, 14 Sep 2001 01:58:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - If Ebay is the Internet's auction house, then half.com is the Internet's swap meet. All the items listed are sold by private parties or small businesses. Prices vary according to the seller. For buyers, you have to rely on the goodwill of the seller,...

"The Wall" on speed

Fri, 14 Sep 2001 01:38:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Having been duly impressed with the band's earlier "Images and Words" release, "Scenes" wowed me even more. For those who thought that Yngwie-style guitar mayhem and operatic songs a la Queensryche were dead, guess again.

Thoroughly a concept...

a revealing look at the selling process

Mon, 10 Sep 2001 17:23:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - "Spin Selling" teaches the opposite of what most traditional sales managers teach: that "closing" is the most crucial part of the sale.

This book emphasizes and outlines the importance of needs development in the sales process. Essentially,...

Motorola Timeport P935: blazing email speeds

Mon, 10 Sep 2001 17:01:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - I worked at Arch Wireless as a 2-way rep, so I have had a lot of experience both using and selling the Timeport 2-way device. Smaller than a laptop, yet larger than an average pager, the Timeport provides mobile email connectivity for professionals...

good'n'plenty

Thu, 8 Jun 2000 12:07:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Usually, you have to travel to Vegas to get a decent buffet, but Hometown Buffet brings a plentiful selection, great service and good prices to towns across the country. I have to stress that the service is ALWAYS friendly and quick, unlike many of the...

Cube comes strong

Sat, 20 May 2000 13:52:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Following the somewhat successful Vol. 1 disk, Ice Cube satisfies hip-hop fans with his latest offering. "War and Peace Vol. 2" is one the the best rap albums so far this year, and certainly ranks as one of Cube's better works.

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Rev em' up, boys!

Thu, 18 May 2000 13:00:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgewecke - Let's get this straight: I don't care for The Cult that much, but this album is one of the best hard rock albums of the past decade. "Fire Woman" is probably the most popular single, but the entire album is a well-balanced ode to blazing...