The Brains, a Psychobilly band out of Montreal, just released their third album this month. The self-titled album is 11 tracks of psychobilly goodness. Although it isn't as good as their second album, Hell N Back, which featured some of the most memorable new psychobilly songs such as More Brains, Scream for Me, Lost and Blood, it is a solid album with some great tracks. The energy on the album is really good, the lyrics are their usual brand of zombies, blood and similar subjects.
The third track, Dead to Me, features Sarah Sin from the Creepshow and is a great song. Her voice really adds to to singer Rene's already amazing voice. It is definitely worth getting, but while you're at it pick up a copy of their second album (which also includes their first album) if you don't already have it.
As a huge fan of the Brains I wasn't let down by this newest addition. They are also planning a US tour this summer to look out for them coming to your city.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Battle Royale- Book vs. Movie
Well to start with- I love both! Many people have compared them to Lord of the Flies. I really don't see it. They both involve children on an island but to me that's where the comparison stops. The feeling and intent behind Battle Royale is very different from Lord of the Flies. Battle Royale deals with issues of facism, government control and horror. Lord of the Flies is a much more psychological book, dealing with survival and basic human nature.
The movie does change a lot of details and a few small timelines from the book but most stuff is very similar. I actually saw the movie first, so when I read the book I kept waiting for the story line where the instructor who is running the game interacts with Noriko... but that wasn't in the book. I was hoping that it would be explained better in the book.
They are very similar in general. The book includes a lot more sordid details- how some of the girls prostitute themselves or the criminal activities of some of the other participants.
Definitely read the book if you love the movie! And watch the movie if you love the book.
The movie does change a lot of details and a few small timelines from the book but most stuff is very similar. I actually saw the movie first, so when I read the book I kept waiting for the story line where the instructor who is running the game interacts with Noriko... but that wasn't in the book. I was hoping that it would be explained better in the book.
They are very similar in general. The book includes a lot more sordid details- how some of the girls prostitute themselves or the criminal activities of some of the other participants.
Definitely read the book if you love the movie! And watch the movie if you love the book.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
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