© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-octoberman Recent reviews written by member octoberman en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_228134129284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - SONY CFD-G500 I wanted a music system for my office. I didn't want to spend too much money. I wanted to be able to play tapes and CDs, and I wanted a radio. I went to Target to see what was available, and after doing a little research, I settled... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~228134129284 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 11:46:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_228134129284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_183058665092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Psapp Tiger, My Friend I heard about this CD from the weekly new releases from the excellent Other Music, and I knew immediately that I would like it just from hearing a sample of one song. The band are from the UK and remind me a little... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~183058665092 Thu, 12 May 2005 20:15:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_183058665092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181685489284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Sony Walkman WM-FX290 This walkman has FM/AM radio, reception of some TV stations, a weather band, and a tape player. I know that most people these days prefer to wear iPods or at least portable CD players, or other digital machines, but I like to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181685489284 Sat, 30 Apr 2005 09:39:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181685489284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181374783108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - The Microphones The Glow, Pt 2 K Records The Microphones are essentially the work of one man, Phil Elvrum. They have released a number of CDs but I confess that this is the only one I have heard. Other reviews say it is their best... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181374783108 Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:29:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181374783108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181347389060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - The Decemberists Picaresque Kill Rocks Stars, 2005 I've been listening Picaresque for about a week now, quite often, and I'm struck by how much my mood affect whether I think it is any good. I know for sure that it is not one of my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181347389060 Wed, 27 Apr 2005 09:26:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181347389060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_177824304772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Don't Fall In Love with Everyone You See Okkervil River Jagjaguwar, 2002 About 46 minutes. The second album. It is hard to pigeonhole the sound of Okkervil River. It's sort of alt-country, with a heavy dose of Will Oldham/Palace gloominess,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~177824304772 Fri, 25 Mar 2005 14:41:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_177824304772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176306949764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Shannon Wright Over The Sun Quarterstick 2004 Guitar, piano, vocal by Shannon Wright Drums by Christina Files Recorded by Steve Albini Like a lot of work by Bonnie Prince Billy/The Palace Brothers, "Over the Sun" has a distinct Biblical... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176306949764 Fri, 11 Mar 2005 14:33:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176306949764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_175743929988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Overall, I was very pleased with this portable CD/Tape/Radio. I spent several hours researching online comparing different models on different sites and looking up specifications. I have had it for over two months now, and I have tried out most of its... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~175743929988 Sun, 6 Mar 2005 19:19:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_175743929988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_174085410436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Before I spend several hundred words making moaning noises about Speaking for Trees, I should say that really like Cat Power and own most of their recorded output. I wish I were more enthusiastic about this release. Most of Speaking for Trees... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~174085410436 Sun, 20 Feb 2005 14:58:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_174085410436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_168208731780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - It is true that there are not very many videos featured on this collection, but the ones here are excellent. The artists that Cunningham worked with here are heavily electronic. Even the Madonna song that is included (the least adventurous video of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~168208731780 Tue, 4 Jan 2005 11:18:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_168208731780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_166565351044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - The Mountain Goats make such simple music you would think that it would be very ordinary and much like the home made songs of thousands of unhappy teenagers, but in fact it is incredibly distinctive and unique. The challenge for the band now is to avoid... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~166565351044 Thu, 23 Dec 2004 10:42:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_166565351044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_163658174084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - I have the SONY MDR-EX51 headphones, and I've been using them a lot. I've been very pleased with them. (I don't know why they are listed here as "Apple Computer" since the ones I have are unconnected with Apple. I mainly use them to listen to the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~163658174084 Wed, 1 Dec 2004 10:01:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_163658174084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_163656076932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - I've been using this Walkman for about 4 months now. As you can see from the image, the electronic buttons operating the radio are on the front while the tape buttons are on the side. You have to be careful with the front electronic buttons... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~163656076932 Wed, 1 Dec 2004 09:27:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_163656076932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_124183547524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - A one-hour TV documentary about Bjork, featuring interviews clips with a number of well-known people who have rather uninspiring comments to make about the Icelandic singer. The talking heads include Sir Elton John, Thom Yorke, Missy Elliot, the RZA,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~124183547524 Fri, 2 Jan 2004 18:31:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_124183547524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_124182040196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Bjork Vespertine Live at Royal Opera House The bonus material is from the Minuscule DVD of behind-the-scenes footage from the 2001 Vespertine World Tour. It features interviews with the art/experimental electronic music duo Matmos, harpist Zeena... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~124182040196 Fri, 2 Jan 2004 18:20:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_124182040196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_109430935172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - 7 music videos, 1998-2002. I am not usually much of a fan of videos -- occasionally when I see them... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~109430935172 Sun, 17 Aug 2003 15:19:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_109430935172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_109151948420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Interpol Turn On the Bright Lights. New York's Interpol have made a name for themselves a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~109151948420 Thu, 14 Aug 2003 15:29:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_109151948420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_109046763140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Glass The Sea and Cake This 7-track EP (which also contains a video for the band's version of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~109046763140 Wed, 13 Aug 2003 16:47:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_109046763140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_108828200580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Mettle is the second album from art-music combo Hugo Largo. Mimi Goese has a remarka... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~108828200580 Mon, 11 Aug 2003 12:13:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_108828200580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_108474764932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Sebadoh The Freed Weed. Homestead Recordings, 1990. 01. (1:22) Temporary Dream... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~108474764932 Thu, 7 Aug 2003 11:29:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_108474764932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_108153310852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Meat Beat Manifesto are one of the mainstays of electronic/industrial music. By 1998, they w... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~108153310852 Mon, 4 Aug 2003 13:06:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_108153310852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_107083042436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - For those people who are familiar with those indie-greats The Go-Betweens, Robert Forster wil... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~107083042436 Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:35:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_107083042436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_107013377668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Meat Beat Manifesto have always made literate and savvy light-industrial music -- there's no... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~107013377668 Wed, 23 Jul 2003 17:46:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_107013377668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_106460515972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Idaho is basically a one man band -- that of Jeff Martin. He has been releasing albums under the na... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~106460515972 Fri, 18 Jul 2003 11:20:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_106460515972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_106384821892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author octoberman - Television Tom Verlaine This album is much lighter in tone than in Television's earlier work... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~106384821892 Thu, 17 Jul 2003 17:32:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_106384821892?linkin_id=8003929