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Cardinology

Cardinology is Ryan Adams’ tenth album in eight years, and he is often (stupidly, in my opinion) criticised for being too prolific. There’s one answer to that – if you don’t want to hear it, don’t buy it. I’m going to see him for the fifth time this month and...
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By , Nov. 18, 2008

Vampire Weekend

Vampire weekend are a band that, at first, I felt completely neutral to. I totally respected their self-titled debut for what it was: an experimental indie record, with a retro 60’s beach boy sound and a fine ability to craft an infectious song (a la ‘A Punk’). Whilst I respected...
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By , Nov. 18, 2008

From Monument to Masses

This night was one of threes. The three-man band from three edges of the US manages to bring together a vast array of influences whilst retaining a strong feeling of ingenuity. From Monument to Masses’ songs from their upcoming third original release (excluding the album of re-mixes) provided some interesting...
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By , Nov. 18, 2008

Celebrity Sports Showdown

The latest offering from Electronic Arts for the Wii is set to be a worthy contender to the massively popular Wii Sports, boasting 12 different games to whet your appetite and a host of celebrities to play as and battle against.
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By , Nov. 18, 2008

First Look: Red Alert 3

Red Alert 3 is the eighth game (excluding expansion packs) to bear the Command and Conquer title. Considering that the gameplay is effectively the same as all the previous versions, it amazes me that it is still so much fun. The Command and Conquer series defined the real time strategy...
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By , Nov. 18, 2008

Fable II

Fable 2 is all about choice. Whether you decide to be an evil tyrant or a kind-hearted soul, the way your story pans out is in direct relationship to your choices in and out of the game. After all, the main plot is rather basic, and charging through at breakneck...
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By , Nov. 18, 2008