Archive for May, 2008

Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

Monday, May 26th, 2008 || fewr

It was hard to understand this album. All reviews mention that he (Justin Vernon) broke up with his band and with his girlfriend, and decided to go live in the mountains by himself for about four months and apparently all he did was hunt deers and create this album. Yes, it reminds everyone of that book Walden (which is basically the same idea minus the band and the girlfriend and with more leftist politics if y memory doesn-t fail me). The story behind the album helps the listener understand the contrast between the quiet music (his voice, his guitar and some drums and trumpets here and there that were recorded after) and the lyrics full of rage, sadness and disappointment (perfect combination). I-ll show you the best tracks, then I-ll write a quick summary of my favourite albums so far. (more…)

Out this week: Super Dodgeball Brawlers

Monday, May 26th, 2008 || fewr

Games:

World:

  • Wednesday 28: Nepal abolishes monarchy.
  • Saturday 31: Democratic decision.

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Out this week: Wii Fit

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 || fewr

Games:

World:

  • Monday 19: Burma disaster aid.
  • Tuesday 20: US presidential primaries.
  • Wednesday 21: Georgian elections.
  • Friday 23: Cypriot peace talks.
  • Saturday 24: Burmese constitution.
  • Sunday 25: Cannes film festival.

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Out This Week: FFCC: My Life as a King

Sunday, May 11th, 2008 || fewr

FFCC My Life as a KingGames:

  • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
  • Lost Winds

World:

  • Tuesday 13: Merkel visits Latin America; Lebanese election; US presidential primaries.
  • Wednesday 14: Cannes film festival.
  • Friday 16: Dominican elections.
  • Saturday 1: Kuwait elections.

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A review of the Yahoo game Taxi gone wild.

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 || Renaults

Now I know this isn’t the coolest game or even that well known, but this game is addictive and really fun. While I had some down time today and was bored as hell I decided to play it. (more…)