And so we begin a new month, and with it we see the rise of some new journals. We also sadly see the demise, if directed and expected, of one major journal, but more about that later. We go, as ever, slaves to the alphabet, and so begin with
For Tomorrow, a new member who has already taken the plunge and begun their own journal,
http://www.musicbanter.com/members-j...c-journal.html where you'll find a feature on indie band The Veils, with more surely to come soon. Good start!
That brings us to
Janszoon, and the sad but epic end to his
http://www.musicbanter.com/members-j...e-all-die.html --- hey, we all knew that big ball o' rock was going to impact at some point didn't we? All life is extinguished on the planet we call home, but not before Jansz lets us in on some truly spectacular music and draws a scene of devastation and doom with his amazing prose, leaving just the smallest sliver of hope, from which perhaps something new may arise. Check it out now before the end...
Someone who's been around a good while but has only now decided to test the waters of journal-land is
Mankycaant, who intends with the strangely but interestingly titled
http://www.musicbanter.com/members-j...er-abroad.html to present a true picture of the passion they have for music, and says, in their own words, it won't be “just a collection of youtube videos”. We look forward to what you have to tell us.
Before we move on to me, a word for
Tore, whose
http://www.musicbanter.com/members-j...m-reviews.html has been getting some attention recently, even though the last time he updated was last year. Can we tempt you back?
And so inevitably we arrive back at my doorstep, where in
http://www.musicbanter.com/members-j...d-journal.html I've decided to try and concentrate for the next two months on reviews mostly of albums from this year, before 2013 is upon us. To that end, reviews should be coming thick and fast from today. As of now, new updates for the week just gone include reviews of albums by The Deadstation and Crystal Eyes, a special “Variations on a theme” for Halloween, “A Marriage Made in...” returns with the unlikely pairing of Tom Jones and the Art of Noise (!), and another glimpse into Eurovision Hell. Over at
http://www.musicbanter.com/members-j...i-reviews.html we have a review of the one and only album released by Dali's Dilemma and a strange little ambient electronic music affair by the enigmatic Dreamfire. Want to learn more? Step this way...
Still single-handedly writing the history of hard rock and heavy metal,
Unknown Soldier is into 1971, where in his
http://www.musicbanter.com/members-j...y-history.html you can find reviews of albums by Alice Cooper and Stray. He's also very responsive to suggestions, and has already amended his format at the behest of members, so comment and tell him what you think, and if you can see any way to improve his journal (hard to see how though).
That's it for this week, sportsfans! The more awake or eagle-eyed or nitpicky among you will notice that it's now Monday as I post the supposed Sunday update. All I can say about that is yah boo sucks to you! I was tired, okay? Point taken: I'll try to ensure Sunday's update goes up on Sunday. Just need to finish work on this army of clones I'm building and then, ah, um, forget you heard that. Nothing for you to worry about. Rumours? What rumours? Yeah, good album. Look, I have to run okay?
Toodles!