February 5, 2012

The League of Gentlemen TV series review

(originally published on Dooyoo several years ago about the first series)

I thought the phrase “ground-breaking” had fallen into disuse as a method of describing comedy. The ground has been well trodden. The League Of Gentlemen has managed turn over a patch of the compacted earth with their surrealist slant on black humour and hopefully planted something that will survive.

Guano Apes: band review

Originally published on Dooyoo.co.uk

I am on a mission, and I feel an almost evangelistic dedication to the cause. I have found something special and want to share it. I have found a Rock band with energy, attitude and with a catalogue of songs that I cannot fault.

Dream Theater: Metropolis PT2 Scenes From A Memory review

Originally published on Dooyoo.co.uk

Dream Theater is one of the most technically gifted bands I’ve ever seen and this musical showpiece is littered with technical wizardry that will astound you. How anyone could have sat down and worked out some of those intricate musical tangents is a mystery to me. Better still, to have achieved all that, while never straying from a groove and not being self indulgent, is no mean feat.

Black Lace review : Wally’s or geniuses?

Originally published on Dooyoo.co.uk

Once voted wally act of the year by the music press, it seems that few dare to praise them. There are even sites claiming Agadoo is the worst song in the world. Black Lace don’t take themselves too seriously though, they don’t even shy away from telling everyone on their official web site about the wally act of the year award. Their home page proudly announces, “This is Black Lace, a legend in their own lunch box!”

Worms Armageddon review

Originally published on Dooyoo.co.uk
(This game is several years old but still available. It’s the last great Worms game before they went 3d and spoiled it all)

This is the funniest game I have ever played and I reckon it should appeal to a wide range of people. Even someone not particularly fond of computer games could have fun with Worms Armageddon.