This is their official promotional photo. I just know I’m going to wake up screaming tonight.
It’s like someone freeze-dried N’Sync. Terrifying.
REO Speedwagon is terrifying
June 24th, 2009 — Music, Pictures
Kudos to the eminently deserving: ChrisGoesRock and The Blog of Huddinge Hill
June 12th, 2009 — Music
I have always had a thing for obscure psychedelic music, and from the first moment I got online I noticed that whenever I stumbled across a rip of an incredibly rare psych LP — stuff like Dark, Comus, JPT Scare Band — it was almost always formatted in the same way in terms of bitrate, title, folder names, artwork and so on. Putting the pieces together, I deduced this meant that one incredibly dedicated individual was behind the distribution and popularization of this mostly hidden and fascinating corner of the universe of music.
As it turned out I was right. That individual calls himself ChrisGoesRock and his current venue is a blog called The Blog of Huddinge Hill. Through everything from blues to folk, vinyl rips to digital bootlegs, and the 1950s to the 2000s, he (I’m assuming he’s a he…which seems a safe assumption) maintains an incredibly high standard of quality without coming off at all like an elitist douche, which any reader of Pitchfork will be able to tell you is not at all easy to do.
The Blog of Huddinge Hill is one of my regular visiting spots, and ChrisGoesRock and the music he posts has given me many hours of enjoyment, so I just wanted to give my thanks and encouragement in hope that he continues digging up obscure gems for years to come.
Danzig on How To Write Awesome Fuckin Songs Shirtless
June 2nd, 2009 — Fashion, Music, Style
Loads of TPBs up for sale on Ebay now, cheap
February 15th, 2009 — Comics
I just listed a bunch of trade paperback comic collections (sometimes referred to as ‘graphic novels’) on ebay, with the intent of clearing out some much-needed shelf space as well as perhaps making a few bucks. There are several Justice League/JLA books in there, some Justice Society/JSA, and others as well. Check ‘em out if you’re interested–and if more than one thing catches your eye, be aware that I offer shipping discounts on multiple wins.
Please stand by
January 21st, 2009 — Copywriting, Music, Professional
A number of factors have led to my updating this blog less regularly of late, including working on my novel and other writing activities. Priorities, you know. However, I have finally gotten around to updating many of the other pages on this site, including the professional copywriting page, the homepage, the about page, and the music page, and I even tweaked the design a bit. So that’s something. Hopefully I’ll be able to post here a bit more often at some point in the future — we’ll see. In the meantime, it’s not like there isn’t plenty of stuff on the writing page to check out.
New music review: Guns N’ Roses - Chinese Democracy (full album review)
November 19th, 2008 — Music, Writing
A day some thought would never arrive is here: the debut album by Guns N’ Roses Mark II has finally found its way into the wild. Let’s get the unrealistic expectations out of the way first: no, it’s not as good as Appetite For Destruction, nor either of the Use Your Illusion discs, and no album short of a career-defining masterpiece could really justify the record’s protracted gestation period. Yes, it’s basically an Axl Rose solo album, but frankly to release this under any name but GNR — no matter how technically inaccurate — would be flushing millions of sales down the drain, and that would be stupid.
Suffice to say Chinese Democracy is not a masterpiece, nor does it accomplish the nigh-impossible task of matching up to the work of an almost completely different band from a lifetime ago. That said, it is a record that deserves to be evaluated on its own merits, which is what I’ll attempt to do here as much as is humanly possible.
The album doesn’t flow particularly well, betraying its fragmented genesis — songs lurch this way and that in ADD fashion, rarely settling into any particular groove for too long and frequently introducing distracting effects and instrumentation. Several WTF moments punctuate the disc (particularly the bizarre acapella intro to “Scraped”) and definitely burst any remaining illusion that this could be the product of an actual band rather than a single overwhelming force of ego.
Speaking of whom, Axl is in fairly good voice throughout, though it’s somewhat disconcerting to hear obvious use of autotune processing throughout the record. He also tends to emphasize the melodic aspects of his singing above raw power, his true strength, and it does get a bit wearying over the course of the album’s 71-minute length — one keeps hoping for the band to hit more on the heavy rock groove and less on the over-arranged Queen ballad side.
Altogether, while no, Chinese Democracy is not a classic for the ages or what one would maybe hope for from one of the biggest rock bands in the world, it’s a pretty solid record, on a par with a good Alice Cooper album, and will likely hold up for several listens even if it’s not likely to become a favorite. It’s hard to picture anyone singing any of these songs at karaoke night, but it’s equally difficult to picture a large percentage of longtime Guns N’ Roses fans being completely dissatisfied with this album. More importantly, now that Axl has broken the dam, perhaps he can get the next one out in a more reasonable amount of time and perhaps avoid the painfully labored-over, yeah-let’s-throw-the-kitchen-sink-in-too vibe that’s substantially in evidence here.
Some spontaneity would be a welcome novelty for the followup. And hey, how about some straight-ahead, flat-out rockers? Maybe listen to more AC/DC and less Queen. That’s be nice.
Tons of fresh news articles by San Diego, California copywriter Aaron Poehler
November 18th, 2008 — Copywriting, Law, Politics, Professional, Writing, health
Nebraska Governor Calls Special Session to Revise Safe Haven Law
“Governor Dave Heineman announced today that a special session of Nebraska’s legislature will be held next month to revise the state’s controversial safe-haven law…” Continue reading
Justice Department Approves Merger of Northwest and Delta Air Lines
“DOJ antitrust regulators announced today that they will not halt the merger of Delta and Northwest, approving a deal which will create the world’s largest airline…” Continue reading
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Massachusetts Construction Lift Collapse
“A construction worker was killed and another seriously injured when a hydraulic lift platform became unstable and toppled to the ground on the campus of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals in Waltham, Massachusetts…” Continue reading
14 Injured in Idaho Bridge Construction Collapse on Interstate 84
“14 construction workers were injured Monday afternoon in Nampa, Idaho when an bridge under construction collapsed under them while they were in the midst of pouring concrete for the structure…” Continue reading
7 Northeast States Petition EPA to Limit Mercury Emissions
“Seven Northeastern U.S. states have petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to limit toxic mercury emissions originating from sources outside of the region that contaminate waterways and fish…” Continue reading
Study Demonstrates Link Between Autism and Rainy Climates
“According to the results of a new study, children who live in areas with high precipitation appear to demonstrate higher rates of autism…” Continue reading
Supreme Court Evaluates Effects of FDA Drug Labels on Liability Cases
“The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case which could result in restrictions on lawsuits against drug manufacturers if the justices decide FDA approval conveys protection from liability claims…” Continue reading
French Researchers Claim Experimental Diet Drug Tricks Body Into Losing Weight
“A team of scientists at the University of Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg say that experimental drug SRT1720 encourages the body to burn fat reserves even on a fatty diet…” Continue reading
Bridge Construction Accident Sends Workers Tumbling Into Louisiana Lake, Kills 1
“One man is dead after a girder gave way and fell from a 30-foot piling into Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain from a new bridge under construction on Interstate 10…” Continue reading
Arkansas Voters Pass Ban on Unmarried Couples Adopting or Fostering Unwanted Children
“On Tuesday, nearly 57 percent of Arkansas voters approved a ballot measure barring adoptive and foster care children from placement in the homes of couples who are not married…” Continue reading
Oneida County Office Building Reopened Following Asbestos Scare
“The Oneida County Office Building in Utica, New York was reopened Thursday after test results for the presence of asbestos in air samples taken from throughout the building came back negative…” Continue reading
Former Morgan Stanley Broker Sanctioned for Robbing Accounts of Minor Malpractice Victims
“New York Stock Exchange regulators today banned stockbroker Charles Winitch from working for member firms for a period of five years after he pocketed over $100,000 making unauthorized trades using the accounts of injured children…” Continue reading
Hot current Lawyershop news articles by San Diego copywriter Aaron Poehler
October 29th, 2008 — Copywriting, Law, Politics, Professional, Writing, health
26 More Genes Associated with Most Common Form of Lung Cancer Identified
“The findings of a study published in the journal Nature show that researchers have identified 26 genes associated with adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer…” Continue reading
2 Small Planes Collide in Midair over Colorado, No Injuries Reported
“Two single-engine Cessnas containing a total of six people collided in midair Wednesday over Colorado, but all people aboard the planes survived and no injuries were reported…” Continue reading
8-year-old Boy Dies after Accidentally Shooting Self with Gun Club Uzi
“8-year-old Christopher Bizilj of Ashford, Connecticut died Sunday after accidentally shooting himself in the head while firing a fully automatic Uzi machine gun at a gun fair…” Continue reading
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Bayer over Unapproved Aspirin Products
“In warning letters issued today, the FDA stated that two over-the-counter aspirin-based medications marketed by Bayer AG make unsubstantiated health claims about fighting osteoporosis and heart disease…” Continue reading
Explosion at NW Louisiana Gas Transmission Station Injures 1
“Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a gas transmission station in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, where one man has reportedly been injured in the wake of a natural gas explosion…” Continue reading
Convicted Hedge Fund Swindler to Undergo Medical and Psychological Evaluation
“Judge Kenneth Karas has ordered convicted swindler Samuel Israel to undergo a thorough evaluation in order to determine whether or not Israel is competent to plead guilty to bail-jumping charges…” Continue reading
New search-optimized copywriting: The Law Office of Frank E. Tournour - East Brunswick, NJ
October 24th, 2008 — Copywriting, Law, Professional, Writing
I wrote the following ten new search-optimized webpages for the website of East Brunswick, New Jersey family law attorney Frank E. Tournour:
Matrimonial Law Super Lawyer Frank E. Tournour
Divorce Lawyers Gregg Rubenstein and Angela Pastor
Experienced Mediation Attorney Frank E. Tournour
Child Visitation
Grandparents’ Rights
FAQs About Divorce
Child Support FAQs
Annulment
Paternity Issues
Battered Women
Learn more about my copywriting services and contact me today at apoehler@hotmail.com to learn more about how a skilled, experienced copywriter can help set you ahead of the competition.
New search-optimized copywriting: The Roberts Law Firm, Newport Beach, California
October 17th, 2008 — Copywriting, Law, Professional, Writing
I wrote and search-optimized all of the copy for http://www.robertslawfirm.net/, the brand-new 20-page website of Orange County product liability and personal injury lawyer Jeff Roberts. Learn more about my copywriting services and contact me today at apoehler@hotmail.com to learn more about how a skilled, experienced copywriter can help set you and your business or organization ahead of the competition.
