Epinions Recent Reviews for stankwalrus

Isn't It Lovely? An Examination of Pure Genius.

Thu, 18 Sep 2003 13:16:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - In the mid-1970s, there was no one in popular music running on the same level of artistic consistency of Stevie Wonder. That may seem like a bold statement; but from 1972-1976-in the span of four albums-Wonder pushed soul music (and popular music in gen...

BELLY-ache, or the 2nd worst movie I've ever seen

Tue, 3 Sep 2002 15:57:35 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - After reading some of the reviews recommending this trite, pretentious, poorly-executed piece of poo, I decided to write my own.

You may be familiar with director Hype Williams, who has directed some of the greatest hip-hop videos of the 90s. His...

Portrait of One Hungry MC

Sat, 8 Dec 2001 21:06:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - While everyone in the hip-hop world is drooling over what is probably the best rap record in the past two years, 'The Blueprint', I decided to come back to the album that made me a Jay-Z fan, and almost made me turn my back on the Brooklyn-born MC...

A taste of honey...

Sat, 8 Dec 2001 20:17:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - I bought Paul McCartney's 'All the Best' because I am a huge Beatles fan and I was familiar with his 80s hits like 'Ebony and Ivory' and 'Say, Say, Say.'I had heard every single one of his Beatles songs so I figured his solo greatest hits had to be...

They're on the swarm

Thu, 8 Nov 2001 17:29:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - OH, what a breath of fresh air this album was in '93!!!

After a steady diet of G-Funk for the previous two years.Wu-Tang Clan kicked in the door on East Coast rap with this heart-stopping, fist-pumping debut.The Wu was the most distinctive rap crew...

Tortured soul.

Wed, 7 Nov 2001 18:54:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - Tupac had been a star for about three years before this album. He had a (highly controversial)gold-selling debut album, a second album that produced two legitimate hits,(the album-'Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.',the hits-'I Get Around' and 'Keep Ya Head...

"He is I and I am him..."

Wed, 7 Nov 2001 18:27:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - In 1992, Dr. Dre released the seminal gangsta rap album, 'The Chronic,' and the hip-hop world forever. On 'The Chronic, Dre introduced the world to a skinny,laid back kid from Long Beach named Snoop Doggy Dogg. After a few stellar moments on 'The...

Early Zeppelin at their finest.

Mon, 10 Sep 2001 14:12:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - Robert Plant wails like a possessed rock banshee. John Paul Jones synthesized bass and strings make every song sound completely orchestral. John Bonham pounds the drums like no one before or since. Jimmy Page...

Oh my God, Jimmy Page.
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How can you NOT own this album?!!

Wed, 5 Sep 2001 00:12:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - Michael Jackson was a big star before this record. The Jackson 5 had been selling in the millions for a little over a decade and 'Off the Wall' had established Jackson as a viable solo star...

But this album was a monster.

Whether...

Can't wait for '6'!-the remix

Tue, 31 Jul 2001 20:16:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - Apparently, some of my fellow Epinion-ators felt that my previous review of Lenny Kravitz-5, well, sucked. I received the dreaded 'Somewhat Helpful'

Gasp!!!NOOOOOO!

So I decided to revisit this album.Now, understand that this is NOT...

I'm not gonna let the elevator bring ME down...

Tue, 31 Jul 2001 19:12:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - This is in my top five greatest albums ever made, ('Abbey Road','Nevermind','The Chronic','What's Goin' On',just in case you were wondering), and for good reason.Prince was at his artistic and commercial peak in 1984. This CD alone should cement his...

Samsung SCH 3500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: One of the best phones Sprint PCS has out right now

Mon, 30 Jul 2001 18:49:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - I bought the Samsung 3500 a little over nine months ago, and I must say I am very pleased. The clarity with Sprint PCS service is outstanding and the compact design of this phone is very stylish.

I love the voice-activation feature.This is nice when...

Stick it up ya..! Stick it up ya..! Stick it up ya..!

Mon, 30 Jul 2001 18:36:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - Now that the undying behemoth that is the current TRL-spawned pop craze has pervaded every crack of American music. I have decided to go back to an album that I consider to be one of the best of 98 as a life preserver in the shiny,well-choreographed...

He's UNBELIEVABLE!

Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:48:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - The Notorious B.I.G. was, without a doubt, the greatest lyricist who ever picked up a microphone,(sorry Rakim).Now, I know there are some Tupac fans who would hang me for that statement, but I stand by it.'Pac was the most introspective rapper I've ever...

A Breath of Fresh Air

Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:06:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - Two years ago, I went around telling anyone that would listen about a soulful, fiery red-headed songbird who burst onto the scene with a distinctive voice and a very catchy single and a style all her own. I just knew she was the 'next big thing.'
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Goodbye, clean-cut pop-hello psychadelic experimentation...

Mon, 23 Jul 2001 12:30:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - With Rubber Soul, the Beatles showed that they were capable of more than just a catchy pop tune. On Revolver, they achieved new heights of artistic expression and experimentation. Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison found their individual voices on this...

You NEED this compilation!!!pt 2

Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:31:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - Anyone who read my review on 'Past Masters Vol. one'-the same applies here.This is a wholly essential compilation to your Beatles collection.

'Past Masters Vol. two' is, without a doubt, slightly more enjoyable than it's sister-CD.It's not as long,...

You NEED this compilation!!!

Wed, 18 Jul 2001 21:28:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - The two 'Past Masters' CDs accomplish a rare feat in the world of compilations-being wholly essential to the featured artists' catalog.Anyone who has all 13 albums and does not have Vols. 1 & 2 does not have a complete Beatles collection.

'Why?'you...

The Beatles get serious.

Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:03:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - 1965 was a crossroads for the Beatles.They had tired of touring and playing live in front of hysterical crowds.They had outgrown their happy-go-lucky,loveably mischievous mop-top images.Their last two albums,'Beatles for Sale', and 'Help!' showed that...

The end was near...

Sat, 14 Jul 2001 21:22:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - The average fan probably couldn't see it at the time, but 'The Beatles' is as clear an indicator that the boys were about to call it quits as any.Each individual member is given plenty of room to shine on this one-(even Ringo,at two songs, is given more...

The most significant debut in history.

Thu, 5 Jul 2001 22:34:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - "One,two,three, faah!!!"

From Paul's exuberant countdown, you can feel the energy of this album.You hear four young guys excited to be making their first record. The boys brought every ounce of energy that they had from the Cavern Club days into the...

The exclamation point of their career

Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:31:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - I wrote an opinion on 'Abbey Road' before, but after re-reading it, I felt I didn't do this great album justice. So here's my second take on what I feel is the greatest album ever...

What can I say about 'Abbey Road'? The Beatles had done it...

It's like musical divorce proceedings...

Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:58:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - This is probably the most depressing Beatles album. From the opening of 'Two of Us' you can almost feel the life sucked out of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Then George Harrison re-emphasizes it on 'I Me Mine.'For once, I found myself almost wishing...

Meet the Beatles!!!...again.

Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:22:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - Well, even if you've never bought a Beatles album or have everything in their vast collection, this is an enjoyable disc. But, I only recommend this compilation to youngsters or anyone who is beginning to familiarize themselves with the Fab Four. '1' is...

"Life flows on, within or without you..."

Sun, 1 Jul 2001 18:30:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stankwalrus - In the span of four years or so, the Beatles had grown at an amazingly rapid rate as musicians. Who would'a thunk that the same four guys in matching black suits on Ed Sullivan singing 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' would be delivering an album like...