Epinions Recent Reviews for tkd_grant

The Book that Defined a Generation: Jack Kerouac's On the Road

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:18:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - On the Road is one of those books that reminds us of how uptight and conventional our society is today. We all get stuck in the same routine, day after day, year after year. We all get the urge to escape from our habitual, ordinary lives, but...

Freedom Writers: Inspirational, Real, and Emotional

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:32:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - After seeing previews months prior, I knew I wanted to see this film. Being a senior in high school in Southern California, I thought it would be interesting to see if the movie realistically portrayed what life was like on the streets of Long Beach or...

What's Your Dirty Little Secret?

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:07:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - Compared to its predecessor, The All-American Rejects’ sophomore album Move Along is miles ahead in terms of lyrical content as well as just the overall “feel” of the album. While still a good album, their debut,...

Finally, Some Good "Emo" Music - Hawthorne Heights

Sat, 23 Oct 2004 22:53:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - It seems as if the whole “punk/emo” scene is becoming very mainstream these days, especially among teenagers. Go to any high school today, and I’m sure you’ll find certain cliques that consist of guys wearing tight (often girl) jeans,...

Is This Really Where You Want to Be? Find Out for Yourself.

Sat, 21 Aug 2004 21:19:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - After seeing a clip of Taking Back Sunday’s latest single, ”A Decade Under the Influence,” I decided to buy TBS’s sophomore effort, Where You Want to Be on a whim. I had no prior knowledge of the band, except for the...

Sum 41's Half Hour of Power - A Completely Forgettable Experience

Tue, 3 Aug 2004 19:15:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - I won’t deny it… I was a fan of Sum 41’s sophomore effort, All
Killer No Filler. It boasted a few ‘teen anthems’ that were popular at the time, which do nothing but bring back good memories...

10th Grade Perceived Through the Eyes of a 10th Grader

Sun, 1 Aug 2004 20:50:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - As many of my faithful readers know, I’m a teenager – not an adult, like the majority of the writers on Epinions. To be exact, I’m going to be a sophomore in high school in Fall 2004, which is why I decided to read 10th Grade, by...

Dude, I Have Waggy Dick Lips. Is That Normal?!

Fri, 23 Jul 2004 19:28:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - Like so many other teens my age, I had never even heard of the pop-punk sensation known as Blink 182 until I had the pleasant (note the sarcasm) opportunity to watch three guys run around Los Angeles nude, in the ”What’s My Age Again?”...

The Creek - One of the Best Suspense Novels I've Ever Read

Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:23:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - The Creek by Jennifer L. Holm was a book I had no information on prior to purchase. The mysterious cover art and brief synopsis on the back were what really drew me in. The back cover talked about a story in which a boy who once terrorized an...

Anyone Up For a Beer? You Won't Be After Reading Far From Shore!

Sat, 17 Jul 2004 21:54:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - Whaddya know? Another review of teenage “coming of age” story written by tkd_grant. Yes, that’s right - something new, eh? I had no prior knowledge as to what Far From Shore by Kevin Major was about, but it seemed like my type of...

Learning... About... Noses!? Are You Kidding Me!?

Mon, 12 Jul 2004 23:23:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - For the last couple of months, my niece has found a fascination with books. Not only does she enjoy it when I read to her, but she loves to get involved with the stories. Know Your Noses by June English is a fun educational book teaching young...

This Album is a Waste... Fo' Shizzle!

Sat, 10 Jul 2004 01:13:32 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - Well, ladies and gentlemen, I have yet again committed one of the most addictive and deadly sins known to mankind – I purchased another one of these damn compilation albums. This time around it’s the BET Awards '04 Nominees album...

The Hobbit - Perhaps the Best Fantasy Story of All Time?

Mon, 31 May 2004 20:47:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien is one of those timeless classics that is destined to stay on the shelves of bookstores around the world for years to come. I, personally, am not a big fantasy-book type of guy; I generally like realistic fiction or...

My First Time... Ohhhh Yes - Suave For Men Deep Cleaning Shampoo

Sat, 22 May 2004 16:59:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - While browsing through your local drugstore, it’s pretty obvious to see that the majority of hair cleansers are made especially for women. You know… they often need the fruity-tooty kind, or maybe a sweet-scented lavender. But as for us guys?...

Doin' It "Doggy and Froggy Style" on Ludacris's Chicken and Beer

Sat, 1 May 2004 17:35:13 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - Ludacris is one of those few rappers that I can actually tolerate. Though I’m sure many people out there despise the Atlanta-native for being too commercial, no one can deny the fact that he manages to produce some hot beats and is capable of...

Linkin Park - Meteora - CD/DVD 2 Pack: Linkin Park Deliver the Goods on the Meteora CD/DVD 2 Pack

Sat, 24 Apr 2004 17:35:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - Linkin Park’s Meteora - CD/DVD 2 Pack set is really a great deal. Not only do you get the band’s second studio album, but you also get a thirty minute, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Meteora. I actually purchased this box...

Thinking About Using Drugs? Go Ask Alice and See What She Says...

Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:04:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - While sitting in my family’s time share in Palm Springs doing absolutely nothing, I had the strange urge to read something… anything. After the short trip to the Barnes and Noble in Palm Desert, I was browsing through “teen” section and...

Dear Yellowcard - Walking Down Ocean Avenue Was a Decent Experience

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:28:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - Dear Yellowcard, For the next few minutes I would like to express my opinions on your second full-length album, Ocean Avenue. But before I do that, please note that before I saw your catchy, emo-driven song ”Ocean Avenue”...

Meet Hoobastank, the Mediocre Pop-Punkers

Sat, 10 Apr 2004 18:36:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - Though the name Hoobastank might make some people question this pop-punk band’s credibility, Hoobastank truly isn’t that bad – they’re just average. They may not be the worst group to emerge, but let it be known that they are not...

In My Mind, Ace of Base's The Sign Is a Decent Pop Album

Thu, 8 Apr 2004 23:43:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - Once you finally approach the age where you start to listen and pay attention to music, no one is going to stop you from listening to what you want to listen to. As years pass by, it's often fun (and embarrassing) to look back on your first couple...

This Papercut Will Make You Bleed - Avoid It

Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:34:53 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - Back in the day when Hybrid
Theory was the coolest album to own on the planet, I felt like I had to have everything associated with Linkin Park. At the time their debut album was released, they were the newest,...

After Confessing, Usher Proves to Be an R&B Superstar

Sat, 3 Apr 2004 16:46:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - R&B superstar Usher must be feeling on top of the world right about now. After selling 1.1 million copies of his fourth studio album Confessions in its first week (due mainly to the success of the infectious ”Yeah!”), Usher...

Linkin Park Has Discovered Where They Belong, And They Prove It On Meteora

Sat, 27 Mar 2004 18:01:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - I actually purchased Linkin Park’s sophomore studio album Meteora when it first came out (March 2003), yet for some reason, it failed to impress me. Though the production sounded much more crisp and clear, I just felt that there was a lack of...

The "Now" Series - Buy Now, Shelve Later

Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:14:04 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - You know, I sometimes wonder why I purchase these Now That’s What I Call Music compilations in the first place. All of the songs featured on them I’ve heard a million times before (or, in some cases, I’ve never heard them at all), not...

"Rubbing Shoulders and Scratching Dandruff" - Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

Sat, 13 Mar 2004 22:02:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tkd_grant - Ok, I admit it... I’m one of those people who never paid much attention to the Outkast until their latest album(s) boasted the two widely-appealing, overplayed singles, ”Hey Ya!” and ”The Way You Move”. Even...