Although I was technically forced to read this book, I LOVED it. This book gets you really thinking: What would happen in technology took over? What would happen if death could be reversed and emotions controlled? I found the main themes of the book, though easily found controversial, very intriguing. In a way, the book was a small sort of of last shout out to books before our age of technology takes over. One of the things that I fear most is books becoming like vinyls or cassettes or VHS: endangered beyond hope. Sure, people listen to vinyls still (my friend Max does), and I wish my record player worked, but who do you know who owns cassettes or VHS still and is always watching them?
This book had a funny way of showing the difficulties that would come with controlled literature. Ray Bradbury has an amazing way of bringing up the topic of corrupt government through a prepossessing man named Montag. I loved the mood and setting of the book, and the atmosphere it created. Mystery and curiosity swirling together, blending and breaking. Tension will build within you as you read, even if it isn't as suspenseful as Maximum Ride by James Patterson.
BTW This is part of a project my sister and I are working on, where we both review stuffs. Every once in a while we'll review the same thing.
bookwormincombatboots.blogspot.com <--- that's hers
Thursday, 23 December 2010
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Taylor Swift's Speak Now
Truthfully, I only wish to tell you about one song. Because I figured something out. I bet you're all narrowing your eyes saying "I thought you said you'd review GOOD music." And, yeah, her voice isn't all that good. But her lyrics and songwriting is amazing.
The lyrics to "Better Than Revenge" are amazing, and the song has enlightened me on something: stressing certain syllables gives the song a rhythm and also helps a listener focus in on the emotions and the main points of the song. I think Taylor used this technique perfectly in this angry song, and it was a good choice.
In the song "Speak Now," her rhyming isn't painfully obvious the way it is in some songs, like her earlier songs. It didn't bother me then, but it does sometimes. But the lyrics in this song fit together well and sound good together. Her voice is not the best, but it definitely isn't the worst you'll hear on the radio (Justin Beiber, anyone?).
The music is over-all well-arranged, and her lyrics are priceless. The main ideas come across clearly, and are very well emotioned. This album is good for someone looking for good music and lyrics, not good singing.
The lyrics to "Better Than Revenge" are amazing, and the song has enlightened me on something: stressing certain syllables gives the song a rhythm and also helps a listener focus in on the emotions and the main points of the song. I think Taylor used this technique perfectly in this angry song, and it was a good choice.
In the song "Speak Now," her rhyming isn't painfully obvious the way it is in some songs, like her earlier songs. It didn't bother me then, but it does sometimes. But the lyrics in this song fit together well and sound good together. Her voice is not the best, but it definitely isn't the worst you'll hear on the radio (Justin Beiber, anyone?).
The music is over-all well-arranged, and her lyrics are priceless. The main ideas come across clearly, and are very well emotioned. This album is good for someone looking for good music and lyrics, not good singing.
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Superchick
I almost die every time I hear the opening to "Princes and Frogs (Underdog Mix)" because the guys's harmonies are PERFECT. And the lyrics made me laugh the first time, which let me tell you is difficult unless I'm hyper or the joke is very... well, funny. I love that they wrote this song For Tricia (Which the original title of the song. JUST SAYING.)
This band's sound changes from song to song, fighting off the repetitiveness. I enjoy how in this particular album, Double Take, there is a song for a real girl in high school, but there is also a song about Tricia's, or a band mate's, relationship with the Big Guy Upstairs. The remixes are delightful, and show another side of each song. I seem to like the remix of the devotional "I Belong To You" more than the original. The sound and core of the band is strong, even when the songs are more acoustic. I think it's a bit difficult for a band to keep such a strong voice in so few values.
All in all, Superchick's songs, sound, core, and voice are strong. Their lyrics are spot on. And although there is a bit of sound editing going on there and they tend to be a bit more updated, I like the voice and value and tone.
http://www.superchickonline.com/blog/
Forever and Always
This band's sound changes from song to song, fighting off the repetitiveness. I enjoy how in this particular album, Double Take, there is a song for a real girl in high school, but there is also a song about Tricia's, or a band mate's, relationship with the Big Guy Upstairs. The remixes are delightful, and show another side of each song. I seem to like the remix of the devotional "I Belong To You" more than the original. The sound and core of the band is strong, even when the songs are more acoustic. I think it's a bit difficult for a band to keep such a strong voice in so few values.
All in all, Superchick's songs, sound, core, and voice are strong. Their lyrics are spot on. And although there is a bit of sound editing going on there and they tend to be a bit more updated, I like the voice and value and tone.
http://www.superchickonline.com/blog/
Forever and Always
Monday, 20 December 2010
Paranomalcy by Keirsten White (Girl's Choice)
I'm going to jump right in here.
Evie is different. it was obvious from the first page. The first few chapters pull you and pull you closer and closer to the center of the story, like a blackhole. It's impossible for any reader to stop reading, just how it is impossible for anything to escape the grip of a blackhole. The writing is fairly good, but the storyline takes the spotlight this time! Everything is so new to her, so the reader can follow the story.
No one knows what Evie is. She doesn't know it herself. What she does know is that she's always cold. She knows that her "babysitter" speaks primarily through sighs. She knows that it is odd that she can see the glamours, the things monsters (live vampires) use to look younger of different. She knows how to take vampires down. She knows that one of her only friends is a fish. She knows that a faerie is basically stalking her.
She doesn't, however, know what the creature in the locked room is.
But she does know that he is more powerful than everyone else. And that she might be falling for him. And that he got here... well, he got there. And that he is a better friend than her "babysitter" could ever be.
But what is she? Why are all the Paranormals dieing?
What does she have to do with it?
Apparently everything.
http://www.kierstenwhite.com/
Forever and Always
Evie is different. it was obvious from the first page. The first few chapters pull you and pull you closer and closer to the center of the story, like a blackhole. It's impossible for any reader to stop reading, just how it is impossible for anything to escape the grip of a blackhole. The writing is fairly good, but the storyline takes the spotlight this time! Everything is so new to her, so the reader can follow the story.
No one knows what Evie is. She doesn't know it herself. What she does know is that she's always cold. She knows that her "babysitter" speaks primarily through sighs. She knows that it is odd that she can see the glamours, the things monsters (live vampires) use to look younger of different. She knows how to take vampires down. She knows that one of her only friends is a fish. She knows that a faerie is basically stalking her.
She doesn't, however, know what the creature in the locked room is.
But she does know that he is more powerful than everyone else. And that she might be falling for him. And that he got here... well, he got there. And that he is a better friend than her "babysitter" could ever be.
But what is she? Why are all the Paranormals dieing?
What does she have to do with it?
Apparently everything.
http://www.kierstenwhite.com/
Forever and Always
WELCOME ALL!
This is just a little introduction. A little mission statement, if you will. I hope to inform you about the best of the GOOD music coming out, or that I discover. Yes, this includes oldies! I will review not only good books but bad books as well, and (only) good Paintings (if ever I come across one.) I shall also share with you the awesomeness of unkown Youtubers, TV shows... but mostly music. Because music my obsession (along with reading and writing.) So if you are ever in need of a good song, a good book, a good TV show, or just need something to do, I hope this is a good place to start.
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