Category Archives: Reviews

Metallica is “Some Kind of Monster”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by theurbanllama

Under the heading of better late than never, I finally viewed a copy of the 2004 Metallica documentary “Some Kind of Monster.” This film captures the creative and personal tensions erupting between band members during the recording of their 2003 … Continue reading →

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2012 Year End Review

Posted on January 5, 2013 by theurbanllama

With January having arrived it’s fitting to pause for a moment and glance back upon the year just passed. Lord knows 2012 went out kicking and screaming as the ominous “Fiscal Cliff” negotiations in Congress dragged on through the first … Continue reading →

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Justin Cronin’s “The Passage” Shakes the Foundation

Posted on December 30, 2012 by theurbanllama

This book was published in 2010, debuting at #3 on the New York Times best-seller list, and is part of a trilogy that is still being written. “The Passage” takes a look at the fall of civilization after scientists and the … Continue reading →

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“Rise of the Guardians” is Spellbinding Fun

Posted on December 6, 2012 by theurbanllama

Maia and I took Gabriel, 9, and Jacy, 8, to see the new DreamWorks Animation adventure, “Rise of the Guardians” Sunday, and found this roller coaster ride of a story extremely enjoyable for the whole family. I wasn’t sold on going … Continue reading →

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WHOOP ‘EM GANGNAM STYLE

Posted on October 3, 2012 by theurbanllama

This song needs no more hype, except I can’t stop watching the video. It’s like some zombie infection. Please get it out of my headspace. At last count it had been viewed 355,235,136 times on YouTube. I only heard  “Gangnam … Continue reading →

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END OF SUMMER MIX IS OUT

Posted on September 25, 2012 by theurbanllama

New tunes out this week as the temperature in Kentucky shifts from summer towards fall. This is an eclectic batch of songs that I’ve had hanging around for a minute. Some are leftovers from previous mixes, others, like Portland, Oregon … Continue reading →

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The 2012 London Summer Olympics

Posted on August 15, 2012 by theurbanllama

Bravo London, bravo! The games of the 30th Olympiad came off smashingly. That by itself is reason enough to celebrate these days. There were concerns going in to the Games that London organizers had insufficient security personnel, but Sunday the … Continue reading →

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DIXIE CHILI

Posted on July 28, 2012 by theurbanllama

Chili is nothing new to the folks living in Kentucky. It’s not exactly a customary dish, but with Cincinnati less than two hours north there is plenty of love to go around for this spicy meat concoction. Two of Cincinnati’s … Continue reading →

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NEW MIX TAPE

Posted on July 1, 2012 by theurbanllama

I love putting a good mix together, then hopping in the car for a little road trip. I thought I had this new one finished three times now, but it kept falling apart towards the end. Originally I burned these … Continue reading →

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Imperial Teen Sing Runaway

Posted on June 30, 2012 by theurbanllama

I hate it when I’m looking around for a song and can’t find the one I need. I’ve been working on a mix and needed to fill a hole; something indie/alternative, that could blend with a trancy/house atmosphere, along with … Continue reading →

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