Not bad. Cool "surprise" near the end (even if it was only to advance the plot).
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Chickenfoot Update
Chickenfoot is releasing a Deluxe Limited Edition CD + DVD set on November 1 that will include the original album, the bonus track previously only available on vinyl or if you bought the album via download, and a DVD featuring videos, live performances and some interviews.
I read that a few people were pissed about it (granted, the album was released on June 6, so, you know, less than 4 months ago), but it's a fun band who made a great album (some people say it was mediocre, I say "What the Hell were you listening to?")
If you haven't picked it up yet (and over half a million people have as it's gone gold), it can be had on BestBuy.com for $9.99 (free shipping). Not bad-- even cheaper than the original album at Best Buy.
Or, you can walk into your local Best Buy like I did and hope someone screwed up and put it on the shelves like my local store did.
So, I picked up the set, asked for and got the online price match (otherwise it would have been $13.99) and just finished watching it.
If you don't already have the album, it's a great one to get (as much or less than just the single CD album). If you do have the album, it's not mandatory (unless you want the bonus track, "Bitten By the Wolf"). But you will be missing the whole thing.
The DVD was a fun combo of interviews found on the "12 Days of Chickenfoot" podcasts, mixed with backstage footage and lots of live performance footage. Not every song got the complete treatment (some were edited and others faded out before the solos). "Avenida Revolucion", "Sexy Little Thing", "Runnin' Out", "Get It Up", "My Kinda Girl", "Turnin' Left", "Learning to Fall", and "Bitten By the Wolf" were edited, but each had some cool moments. "Soap on a Rope", "Down the Drain" and "Future in the Past" got the entire song and the videos for "Oh Yeah" and "Soap on a Rope" were here as well.
I was a little disappointed that more songs weren't in their entirety, but I guess that's what the inevitable live DVD will be for.
The CD packaging is the opposite of the regular release (the black album that was heat sensitive). This time, the album is all white with black lettering. The DVD gave a hint to look at it under black light (guess I need to buy a black light...)
I can see some people being upset that a deluxe edition came out so soon, but I'm a fan (and a completist), so I don't really care. I spent a grand total of $30 so far on this album (the original CD, the downloaded album via iTunes-- to get the bonus song-- and now the Deluxe CD/DVD). I've spent more on buying the U.S. and Japanese versions of '90s albums.
So, again, if you like '80s/'90s hard rock, pick this one up. It doesn't feel "old", but it's very much in the vein of those types of fun albums. Not a lot of whining and preaching here.
Maybe you can take it home now, but if not, the longest you need to wait is five days.
And since I haven't linked to this one yet, here's a video NOT on the Deluxe DVD, it's so new:
"Sexy Little Thing":
And one last thing: Chickenfoot will be playing on Jimmy Kimmel on Nov 6. I read somewhere that they may even play two songs (I don't watch late-night talk shows, so I don't know if two is the usual for Kimmel; I do know it's unusual for the others who barely give you one).
I read that a few people were pissed about it (granted, the album was released on June 6, so, you know, less than 4 months ago), but it's a fun band who made a great album (some people say it was mediocre, I say "What the Hell were you listening to?")
If you haven't picked it up yet (and over half a million people have as it's gone gold), it can be had on BestBuy.com for $9.99 (free shipping). Not bad-- even cheaper than the original album at Best Buy.
Or, you can walk into your local Best Buy like I did and hope someone screwed up and put it on the shelves like my local store did.
So, I picked up the set, asked for and got the online price match (otherwise it would have been $13.99) and just finished watching it.
If you don't already have the album, it's a great one to get (as much or less than just the single CD album). If you do have the album, it's not mandatory (unless you want the bonus track, "Bitten By the Wolf"). But you will be missing the whole thing.
The DVD was a fun combo of interviews found on the "12 Days of Chickenfoot" podcasts, mixed with backstage footage and lots of live performance footage. Not every song got the complete treatment (some were edited and others faded out before the solos). "Avenida Revolucion", "Sexy Little Thing", "Runnin' Out", "Get It Up", "My Kinda Girl", "Turnin' Left", "Learning to Fall", and "Bitten By the Wolf" were edited, but each had some cool moments. "Soap on a Rope", "Down the Drain" and "Future in the Past" got the entire song and the videos for "Oh Yeah" and "Soap on a Rope" were here as well.
I was a little disappointed that more songs weren't in their entirety, but I guess that's what the inevitable live DVD will be for.
The CD packaging is the opposite of the regular release (the black album that was heat sensitive). This time, the album is all white with black lettering. The DVD gave a hint to look at it under black light (guess I need to buy a black light...)
I can see some people being upset that a deluxe edition came out so soon, but I'm a fan (and a completist), so I don't really care. I spent a grand total of $30 so far on this album (the original CD, the downloaded album via iTunes-- to get the bonus song-- and now the Deluxe CD/DVD). I've spent more on buying the U.S. and Japanese versions of '90s albums.
So, again, if you like '80s/'90s hard rock, pick this one up. It doesn't feel "old", but it's very much in the vein of those types of fun albums. Not a lot of whining and preaching here.
Maybe you can take it home now, but if not, the longest you need to wait is five days.
And since I haven't linked to this one yet, here's a video NOT on the Deluxe DVD, it's so new:
"Sexy Little Thing":
And one last thing: Chickenfoot will be playing on Jimmy Kimmel on Nov 6. I read somewhere that they may even play two songs (I don't watch late-night talk shows, so I don't know if two is the usual for Kimmel; I do know it's unusual for the others who barely give you one).
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Premieres and Notables; October 26- November 1, 2009
Monday, 10/26
Cake Boss; TLC. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Tuesday, 20/27
Monica: Still Standing; BET. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Monica, who I guess is a singer, gets her own reality show.
Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel; HBO. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Hmmm. I didn't know this show-- which airs a new ep once a month-- had seasons.
But this is the perfect opportunity to mention it here. This is news-style TV at its best. Even if you don't follow sports (I sure don't), this show will hook you with its look at the humans and the issues behind the scores. Highly Recommended
Wednesday, 10/28
Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins From Outer Space; NBC. 7:00 pm CST. Special
The movie was okay (cute enough), but this half-shour special got some nice reviews, so it may be worth checking out.
Friday Night Lights; DirecTV Ch. 101. 8 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
Anyone who watches this show loves it, so give it a try. If you don't get DirecTV, then you'll have to wait for NBC to air it next year or wait even longer for the DVDs.
And this ep is directed by the film's and the pilot's director, Peter Berg...
Highly Recommended
Thursday, 10/29
Ace of Cakes (Food; 9 pm CST) Season Finale.
Didn't this just have a season premiere a couple of weeks ago?
The League; FX. 9:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A comedy that follows the players of a fantasy football league. God knows there's lots of funny to be had in the concept; not sure how the execution will work, though...
Saturday, 10/31
Shelldon; Qubo. 11:30 am CST. Series Premiere.
Something about a shellfish who goes on adventures in the water that follow a "green" theme.
My question is: What the Hell is Qubo?
The Locator (WE; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Cake Boss; TLC. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Tuesday, 20/27
Monica: Still Standing; BET. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Monica, who I guess is a singer, gets her own reality show.
Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel; HBO. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Hmmm. I didn't know this show-- which airs a new ep once a month-- had seasons.
But this is the perfect opportunity to mention it here. This is news-style TV at its best. Even if you don't follow sports (I sure don't), this show will hook you with its look at the humans and the issues behind the scores. Highly Recommended
Wednesday, 10/28
Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins From Outer Space; NBC. 7:00 pm CST. Special
The movie was okay (cute enough), but this half-shour special got some nice reviews, so it may be worth checking out.
Friday Night Lights; DirecTV Ch. 101. 8 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
Anyone who watches this show loves it, so give it a try. If you don't get DirecTV, then you'll have to wait for NBC to air it next year or wait even longer for the DVDs.
And this ep is directed by the film's and the pilot's director, Peter Berg...
Highly Recommended
Thursday, 10/29
Ace of Cakes (Food; 9 pm CST) Season Finale.
Didn't this just have a season premiere a couple of weeks ago?
The League; FX. 9:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A comedy that follows the players of a fantasy football league. God knows there's lots of funny to be had in the concept; not sure how the execution will work, though...
Saturday, 10/31
Shelldon; Qubo. 11:30 am CST. Series Premiere.
Something about a shellfish who goes on adventures in the water that follow a "green" theme.
My question is: What the Hell is Qubo?
The Locator (WE; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
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