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The Matrix occupies an odd place in cinematic history, in that the mixed reception to the later installments tend to overshadow just how influential and groundbreaking that original 1999 movie was. Nearly twenty years after its original release, The Matrix remains one of the most engrossing, thought-provoking pieces of action/sci-fi storytelling in cinema, with a central plot that plays on cultural fears of rapidly advancing technology and a whole lot of Kung fu fighting for good measure. While The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions failed to live up to their predecessor — which, in retrospect, was a pretty overwhelming task the Wachowskis probably would have had a difficult time accomplishing regardless — they're still worthy and essential additions to the series, warts and all.
If it's been a while since you've watched the Matrix trilogy, there's a good chance you've forgotten just how jam-packed these movies are with Easter eggs and other fascinating secrets; a byproduct, no doubt, of the wide-ranging influences the Wachowskis were working with. Here are 20 hidden details you may not have noticed across all three Matrix films.
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20. "In Memory of Thomas Anderson"
In the final scene of The Matrix Revolutions, the bench the Oracle sits on has a small dedication plate on it dedicated to an extraordinary person. The plate reads "In Memory of Thomas Anderson," which of course is Neo's given (Matrix) name. At least the scene is presented in a positive light, as it's the only scene in the entire trilogy that features greenery and a blue sky, a deliberate visual design choice to help convey the artificiality of the Matrix.
19. Raindrop Codes
Sure, technically all the raindrops in The Matrix Revolution's final fight between Neo and Smith are bits of code (they are in the Matrix, after all), but some of those drops were made to resemble literal single lines of Matrix code, similar to the ones we see on various "real world" displays throughout the trilogy.
The Wachowskis used this visual effect to help symbolize the Matrix's destabilization. Naturally, it's easier to see these code drops on something like an IMAX screen, but it's also possible to see it in action on smaller televisions during close-ups of the fight scenes in which banded rain seems to jump like static.
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18. Saudi Arabia
Neo finally makes it to the surface of the Earth in the finale of The Matrix Revolutions, traveling to the Machine City to broker a ceasefire with his A.I. enemies. Of course, the planet looks unrecognizable and you'd be hard-pressed to figure out where the Machine City is located on a map. While the film doesn't explicitly reveal this information, we know based on information from The Animatrix that the Machine City's real name is "Zero-One" and is located in Saudi Arabia's Empty Quarter.
Though never mentioned by name, based on information from The Animatrix (2003) the Machine City is called "Zero-One" and located in the Empty Quarter in Saudi Arabia. This, as well as Zion as the last human settlement, would imply most of the main action of the film franchise takes place in the Middle East.
17. Norse Connections
In addition to its many Biblical connections, the Matrix movies also draw on Norse mythology for inspiration. The Zion ship referred to as the Hammer is named Mjolnir, which as we all know (thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe) is the weapon of Thor, the Nordic God of Thunder. Mjolnir always returns to its master, with lighting and thunder sparking along the way, and Revolutions contains a nod to this when the ship returns to Zion (it's master) with its lightning and thunder, which in this case is an EMP blast that disables the attacking Sentinals.
Additionally, the name of the climactic battle between Neo and Smith is "Neodämmerung," derived from the German word Gotterdämmerung, which means "twilight of the gods." This was the title of part of Richard Wagner's opera "Der Ring des Nibelungen ("The Ring of the Nibelung"), based on the Norse story of Ragnarok, a final, fatal battle which destroyed the home of the gods and the gods themselves. Much like how Neo fights already knowing his fate, the Norse gods fought knowing they would ensure the survival of mankind. Interestingly, Wagner had a strong influence on the movie's music, so this connection works on multiple levels.
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16. Mobil Ave
The name of the train station Neo is stranded at the beginning of The Matrix Revolutions is called Mobil Ave and links the Machine World and the Matrix. The station's name is significant, as Mobil is an anagram of Limbo, which is the traditional station between Heaven and Earth in Catholicism. And if you want to read further into things, there's an additional subtext to the station name when you consider that Keanu Reeves is dyslexic.
15. Trinity's Legit Hack
Computer hacking is one of those skills we just assume is portrayed inaccurately in movies — because well, it usually is — but The Matrix Reloaded holds the distinction of being the first major motion picture to show legitimate hacking in action. About two-thirds of the way through the film, Carrie Anne Moss's Trinity disables a power grid by pulling off a genuine hack. Specifically, she runs "Nmap," a widely-used freeware hacking tool that sends packets to a machine or network of machines in an attempt to determine what services are running.
Essentially, a Nmap port scan functions as a way of figuring out whether a system has any vulnerabilities to exploit. This is exactly how Trinity uses it too, as her computer clearly shows Nmap being run against the IP address 10.2.2.2. and finding open port number 22. She then summons a program called "sshnuke," which begins "attempting to exploit SSHv1 CRC32," an exploit that was discovered by in February 2001 by security analyst Michal Zalewski. This scene earned praise from hackers for actually getting hacking right … even if there were some errors, such as the film changing the text of Nmap's output to make it fit better on the screen.
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14. The Keymaker's Biblical Reference
During the scene in which the Keymaker discusses the plan for how to get Neo to the source, he mentions that the team will have to knock out 27 blocks of power, leaving them with exactly 314 seconds before the power beings to reroute. Unsurprisingly, this is yet another Biblical reference; specifically, the 27th book of the New Testament (Revelation), in which 3:14 speaks of witnessing the source of creation (in the Matrix universe, this would be the Architect).
13. Greek Mythology Connections
The Wachowskis borrow liberally from religious texts, pop culture, and the humanities at large in the Matrix movies, but some of the most explicit connections are to Greek mythology. Neo (which is also an anagram for "One") is Ancient Greek for "new"; Morpheus is the name for the "god of dreams and sleep," which is actually somewhat ironic considering Morpheus has the exact opposite role and awakens people from their dream states; and the entire Matrix storyline is a sort of retelling of the myth of Prometheus (Neo), the demigod who stole fire from the gods (the makers/keepers of the Matrix).
12. Agent Smith's License Plate
When Agent Smith pulls up in an Audi at the beginning of The Matrix Reloaded, his license plate reads IS 5415. This is a clear reference to Isaiah 54:16 in the King James Bible, which reads, "Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work, and I have created the waster to destroy." Seeing as how he spends the next two movies essentially laying waste to the Matrix by infecting it all like a virus, we'd say this Biblical quote is apt.
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11. The Hoverships
There are a total of twelve hover ships in Zion's fleet, and each one is named after a figure or item of antiquity. We've already talked about Mjolnir (the Hammer), but the other eleven are as follows: Nebuchadnezzar (piloted by Morpheus); Osiris (Thadeus); Logos (Niobe); Caduceus (Ballard); Gnosis (Ice); Vigilant (Soren); Icarus (Ajax); Brahma (Kali); Novalis (Tirant). The other two ships are only revealed in concept artwork and are called the Ganesha and the Vishnu.
10. 19 Month Timeframe
With the way the Matrix trilogy plays with time and reality, it's surprising to realize that there's a canonical time frame for everything. When Trinity and Cypher first speak, the "Trace Program" has a date of 2-19-98. Near the end of The Matrix Revolutions, when Neo is seen talking on the phone, the same trace program reads 9-18-99. This means that from the time we first meet Mr. Anderson toiling away in an office to when he saves the world, 19 months have passed. Of course, those dates only correspond to the Matrix itself, as the real world is set in the year 2199.
9. The Opening Scores For Each Film Were In Different Keys
Each installment in the Matrix Trilogy begins with the same introductory theme music (the rousing strings and horn blasts), but with some key differences (literally). The theme's key ascends by one semitone with each movie: The Matrix is in the key of E, The Matrix Reloaded is in F, and The Matrix Revolutions is in the key of F-sharp. Composer Don Davis paid close attention to the use of reflection in The Matrix when composing his scores, and also shifted the balance of the score's orchestral, choral, and synthesizer elements depending on whether humans or machines are the dominant subjects of a given scene.
8. Neo Runs Past A Television Playing The Prisoner TV Series
It kind of goes without saying at this point that the actual Matrix computer program is framed as prison humanity must escape from, so it's hardly surprising that the films contain relevant imagery. One such instance occurs just after Neo's first clash with Agent Smith at the subway station, as he's making a mad dash through the city to return to the real world. If you freeze the frame at the point where Neo runs past a television in one of the apartments, an episode of the classic TV series The Prisoner, which ran for one season in 1967 and dealt with a man trapped in a strange reality (in this case, a former secret agent is abducted and imprisoned in a mysterious coastal village). Another interesting connection is that both The Matrix and The Prisoner's protagonists are named after numbers: Neo (One) and Number Six, respectively.
7. Deliberate Lack of Color
This was touched on earlier in regards to the final scene of the trilogy is the only one featuring sunlight and a blue sky, but the Wachowskis were so adamant that the Matrix be as lifeless and artificial-looking as possible that they actually worked with Oakland city officials to remove all red and blue colors from any shooting locations in the city's downtown. This meant that things like sidewalk curbs had to be pained over and going a step further, there could be no greenery or plant life visible in the frame, so filming took place over the winter before tree leaves sprouted in the spring.
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6. That Bruce Lee Nose Rub
The Matrix revolutionized action filmmaking and a lot of that can be attributed to the film's blending of martial arts fight sequences with more Western-style action staples, such as extended gun battles. It's also a film in which the lead actors did many of their stunts, which required months of extensive martial arts training before the cameras even started rolling. Pretty much everyone suffered an injury of some sort throughout the filming of all three movies, but Keanu Reeves had a particularly rough time on the set of the first movie.
During his four months of training, he injured his spine and was unable to perform many kicks. One of the biggest influences on the film's fight scenes – particularly the dojo brawl between Neo and Morpheus – is Bruce Lee, so much so that Neo rubs his nose with his thumb in a similar fashion as Lee used to do; no doubt an show of respect on Reeves's part to the martial arts master and the grueling effort required to train for such a role.
5. Multiple Twins
One of the most interesting details in the original Matrix involves a scene during protagonist Neo's (Keanu Reeves) training. Taking place on a crowded street within the life-like Matrix computer program, the scene is meant to show Neo how the Matrix works, as he is distracted by a woman in a red dress who stands out from the crowd. The Wachowskis went one step further by putting doppelgangers of every single extra in the scene – and did so without CGI! Numerous identical twins were used for the scene, which is just a crazy amount of detail to put into something that most people would never even notice.
4. Neo's Questions
Before taking the red pill and freeing his mind, Neo is a man who can't help but question his reality. This is the driving force of the narrative, but did you ever notice just how many questions Neo asks? Quite a few, it turns out. In the first 45 minutes or so of The Matrix, Keanu Reeves has 80 lines, 44 of which are questions. This means that over half of his dialogue is just asking people things, which averages out to roughly one question per minute. "Whoa" indeed, Neo.
3. The Film's Art Director's Name in Anderson's Criminal Record
The interrogation scene with Agent Smith and Thomas Anderson/Neo has some pretty cool Easter eggs, such as the monitors at the beginning of the scene being the same ones lining the walls of the Architect's room in The Matrix Reloaded. When Smith starts reading from the papers in front of him about Thomas Anderson's life in the Matrix, a close inspection of the text will reveal that his mother's name is Michelle McGahey. In real life, McGahey served as the art director on The Matrix and was not, as far as we know, Keanu Reeves's mother.
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2. Simulacra And Simulation
When Neo first learns about the true nature of the Matrix, Morpheus shows him what the real world looks like and uses the expression, "Welcome to the desert of the real." Here, Morpheus is paraphrasing the writings of Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulation, a philosophical text that shows up in an earlier scene. Neo himself owns it when he's still going by the name Thomas Anderson. The book appears in the nightclub scene, as Neo opens his copy and reveals a secret compartment inside. The book itself had a significant impact on the film, so much so that the Wachowskis gave a copy to Keanu Reeves and told him to read it as preparation before he even had a chance to read the script.
Neo's apartment number is 101, but this wasn't just so it would be easy for him to remember! That number can be read as a nod to George Orwell's 1984 and its own Room 101 housed in the Ministry of Love. This is the room where protagonist Winston Smith is tortured by the Thought Police, as the room is designed to institutionalize inmates by exploiting their worst fears and forcing them to confront them. While Neo doesn't have any rat cages strapped to his face, his drab, hopeless surroundings certainly fall in line with the spirit of Room 101, and are soul-crushing in a different sort of way. The 1984 theme is picked up later in The Matrix Reloaded, when Neo, Morpheus, and Trinity meet the Merovingian. They have to first walk through a hallway with '101' posted at the front, which alludes to the fact that they have been betrayed and their lives are at risk.
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See details about how NUTS identifies different file types. Some spectrometers create multiple files for one data set, and the user must be careful to transfer all relevant files to the PC. In some cases, this involves creation of multiple layers of subdirectories, and it is important to create the subdirectories correctly on the PC, or NUTS may fail to locate part of the data.
For detailed information about the file format, see CDFF.
Data files can be displayed using the look (LO) command, useful for "hacking" apart data files.
Performs data translation "on the fly" and opens the translated file. NUTS automatically detects the source of the file and applies the appropriate translation.
For data from Unix computers, in most cases, multiple files are created when the spectrum is acquired. A directory is created bearing the file name entered by the user, into which all relevant files are placed. NUTS expects this file structure when it searches for the necessary files, so when files are transferred to the PC, the directory structure created on the PC must match that of the original data.
There are also some issues specific to Bruker data which may be important.
If a File Open (GA) command is attempted on a file which has not been translated into the NUTS format, a message appears asking if an auto-detect import should be attempted. If an import operation is to be included in a Link, use the GA command and not IM. The reason for this is when the GA command is used in a Link, the user is prompted for the file name only once. NUTS is smart enough to perform an import if necessary.
When IM is used, the original file remains unchanged with its original name. The translated file is given a file name consisting of a dollar sign ( $ ) appended to the beginning of the original file name. This file is then loaded into NUTS and becomes File A. For 2D data, the translated file is always saved to the disk. For 1D files, whether or not the translated file is automatically saved to the disk depends on which version of NUTS is being used. It is saved in the Win95/NT version only. This file name is printed at the top of the NUTS screen and is printed on all plots. Because DOS can only handle files with file names up to 8 letters, appending an extra character to the file name can create problems for file names of greater than 7 letters (not including the extension). The user can always save the file under a new name with SB or chose Save As under the File menu.
IM) and for the file Open and Save operations (eg, GA and SA) can be different and can also be set in the NUTS.INI file. (Note that this does not work correctly on the Mac.) The translated file is saved in the directory currently being used for Open and Save operations. The current settings for these directories can be viewed with the WP command.
The path name must be the full path name. If ZZ_FILE_TYPE = Auto is used the imported file will be auto identified using NUTS standard file detection scheme.
Used mainly for debugging data import operations. Reverses the byte order of floating point data. Data from some spectrometers requires this operation.
These can be useful to try when data does not appear to have imported correctly.
This is a keyboard command that displays the contents of a specified file, useful for "hacking" apart data file formats. The user specifies a format from the following choices, which controls how the file's contents will be displayed. These choices are available from the Display menu or by typing T.
The default starting position for displaying the file is at zero, the beginning of the file. This can be changed from the Edit or Display menu, or by typing P. Scrolling up and down through the file is possible using the Page Up, Page Down and arrow keys. The currently displayed information can be copied to the Windows clipboard using Control-C or from the Edit menu. A new file can be opened from the File menu or by typing F. To exit this subroutine, type<Enter> or choose Exit from the File menu.
This command was created to aid in the visual inspection of unknown data files. In the 2-lettered command mode, the command SE first brings up a dialog box and allows the user to select the file to look at. After this selection, another dialog box comes up which allows the user to specify how he wants to view the data. After selecting all the options and clicking OK, the data is imported without translation in that manner as a 1D file thereby allowing the user to visually "see". This can aid if finding actual NMR data in unknown files. Hint – It is often useful to first load an NMR file with NMR data of about the vertical scale size the user expects and then do an FS to fix the scale. This allows all the "junk" to be imported and go off-scale without shrinking smaller NMR data so small as not to be seen.


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Stardust – Highway to Heartbreak
Lockdown has been a bitch eh? For me cancelled gigs and no Solid Rock in Glasgow has been the hardest part of the "new normal". Let's be serious it is not the new normal, it's a temporary state. Anyway music for me has been a lifeline but despite that I've wallowed in nostalgia and not reviewed anything new for months. I couldn't be ar*ed and when I gave myself a massive kick up the butt I was too late for the new Perfect Plan album, I was a bit in despair and then Frontiers via Gary Levermore sent another chance.
Well let's just say the wait for me personally was worth it and I was intrigued by the first album by a Hungarian band called Stardust.
As an enthusiastic amateur I review bands by just listening to the tracks, will read the Frontiers blurb but do nothing else than just listen rather than a forensic search which will undoubtedly influence my listening.
Well thank you Gary (and Paul Chesworth for nagging me to actually write something). Stardust is the AOR/Melodic album of the year, name a year it will be still be up there. A stunningly wonderful piece of music.
The Frontiers promo said "hooky choruses, beautiful keyboards and vocal harmonies". Hooky to me reminds me of Only Fools and Horses as meaning "dodgy, not quite legal". Well I would describe the choruses as being sublime, pristine and more catchy than a disease off a hooker. I played the album the first time working from home to drown out my wife doing her contact centre job. Headphones in, sound turned up and BANG. What the actual fu*k was I hearing? I was blown away and after 3 or 4 songs thought that this has to bottom out but no, it just kept coming and I repeated it numerous times. My wife took the huff, "Would you rather spend your lunchbreak listening to that stuff rather than talk to me?" – Er yes.
So don't feel the need to read my clumsy attempts to describe each track, just buy the bloody thing, you will not be disappointed.
I'm left with a few questions and thoughts:
- Since when did Hungary name kids: Adam Stewart, Ben Martin, Dave Legrand, Facey and Tim Keeley?
- After finally tracking the band on Google how are they not better known?
- Also I now understand how good the sound is, they're basically classically trained musicians. Every one of the band contributes to make this album a classic.
- I also now get the Toto vibe.
- Ben Martin the bass player's first album was ACDC – Black Ice, I have underpants older than that album.
- Oh and my wife saw the promo pics and now thinks she might want to visit Hungary.
Anyway my thoughts on the tracks are as follows:
Runaway – A dramatic intro of atmospheric haunting sci-fi effects launches into classic melodic rock vocals over a heavier than expected bass and guitar although the keyboards are used to great effect to layer the song nicely. And we're off, a touch of multiple melodic sounds and it's better than decent.
Heartbreaker – Yes, that 'Heartbreaker' by Pat Benatar. Its got nice drum intro, menacing "Heartbreaker" chant and again a heavy guitar and bass line with the drum intro setting the tone, with drum driven vibe. "Heartbreaker, Dream maker, love maker, don't you mess around with me".
Bullet To My Heart – wow by now I'm getting seriously into this band, the screaming guitar note reminiscent of a Van Halen guitar scream before the song slams into some AOR layered sounds, the vocals wouldn't be out of place on a Journey track and the chorus is as catchy as f..k. The vocals of Adam Stewart sit nicely and rule the roost.
Perfect Obsession – Acoustic sounding guitar with a wonderful jangle to the riff and smoky vocal that would sit comfortably on any melodic masterpiece, I'm racking my head to link it to other bands, it certainly has the 80's US AOR vibe and I'm loathe to mention the likes of Toto, Age of Reflection, Poison, Warrant etc but I will.
2nd Hand Love – a lovely gentle guitar solo beginning and then we're away again. I still think of Don Henley and Bryan Adams feel especially the lead into the chorus. The lyrics are cleverly written not clichés. Another guitar solo that compliments the song and doesn't take over.
Shout It Out – rockier but with a classic chorus as if a title like Shout It Out could have anything else, catchy with the backing vocals pure class. It did remind somewhat of Myke Gray and his track Shout which is no bad thing in my book. It will be a classic played live.
Can't Stop Loving You – a solid ballad with Stewart's vocals just perfect. The harmonies again, are spot on.
Eye To Eye – let's rock. A full on blast of rock, keyboard and guitar solo and a real quirky vibe.
Hey Mother – Styx/Toto feel with the real melodic feel of the guitars in the background. Top guitar solo and to me it reminded me of Work of Art as the keyboards are superb. "Hey Mother can you rescue me", well sorry Mum, that ship has sailed. It as if Lars Safsund, Tommy Shaw and Steve Lukather had a ménage a trots and the resulting baby would be this!
Blue Jeans Eyes (Bonus Track) – I always wonder what a bonus track is. To me it fits in nicely, "time after time" as a lyric reminds me of Cyndi Lauper but that's where the comparison ends. The guitar sound is punchy and the chorus is nearly as good as the wonderful guitar solo. Blue Jeans Eyes is a great description to use
The River Is Rollin' – As there is no "G" on Rollin you know this gonna have a real Americana vibe, it doesn't disappoint. A great end to what is a wonderful piece of AOR/melodic rock. If you close your eyes you are back to Boys Of Summer and the lyric of a young girl growing up with the attention of jerks in leather jackets who just want to jump her bones but she's independent and is uninterested is wonderful.
Stunning stuff and cap doffed.
10/10 – it's a classic.
Review by Lawrie
Bullet To My Heart
Perfect Obsession
2nd Hand Love
Can't Stop Loving You
Hey Mother
Blue Jeans Eyes (Bonus Track)
The River Is Rollin'
Adam Stewart - Vocals, rhythm guitars
Ben Martin - Bass
Dave Legrand - Keyboards
Facey - Guitars
Tim Keeley - Drums
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Landfall - 'The Turning Point'
According to the PR bumf that comes through, Landfails singer, Gui Oliver (ex-Auras) is a ringer for Steve Perry. You know the people that you hear about in the news that get a knock on the head which causes anmesia, then when they come around, speak in a French accent. Well this fella got a right pounding and come back round with Steve Perrys clothes but Eric Martins voice, if Eric was singing in the bathroom next to you with the bathroom door shut. Its Eric, but not quite Eric if you see what I am getting at. This is the Trumpness that you sometimes having to contend with when emailed a press pack.
"I'm really glad to be back with Frontiers with a new band and new songs in a new perspective. I believe this is my best album so far. I was really impressed when I met the band for the first time. They are truly amazing, gifted and very prepared to do this with me," says Gui Oliver.
Landfall was originally started by drummer Felipe Souzza and guitarist Marcelo Gelbcke, who are childhood friends and have been playing together since they were about 15 years old. Some years later, bassist Thiago Forbeci joined up with them, adding new musical input and influences and the band decided to go in a new direction.
They began writing their songs and creating their own music repertoire to work off of and it was during this period that they recorded a few albums together and performed several concerts around Brazil, including opening for acts like Glenn Hughes and Mike Vescera.
Opening track 'Rush Hour' certainly gets 'TTP' off to a cracking start. It's a pace number that skips along and had a decent crunchy riff and an instantly singable chorus. 'No Way Out' ticks some boxes and is catchy enough. 'Jane's Carousel' follows a similar path. 'Across The Street' shows Landfall at their best and reminds me of early Ten, and 'Don't Come Easy' is one of the more pleasant ballads Ive heard recently, considering I'm not a massive fan of ballads any more.
Its basically 'wash-rinse-repeat' from here on in. 'Roundabout' and 'Sound Of The City' stand out in the second half of the album, and 'Hope Hill' offers up a singalong moment for the listener. Beyond that, its bang average, in a sort of an half decent way. The songs are pleasant, a couple are very decent, but there's not enough here to tempt me in for a second or third listen. Some people will think Im talking out of my Covid-larger-than-normal arse, but I just feel it has all been done before, and in a lot of cases, much better
Half of the album is good, but the balance is basically melodic rock by numbers. The production is good though, the playing for all is what I'd expect from a Frontiers AOR signed band.
I jest when I say that Oliver doesn't sound like Steve Perry, but really, he doesn't. Ok, maybe a few notes here and there, but he is not in the same sounding universe as Hugo Valenti or Arnel Pineda. Now those two are Perry ringers.
Score 6.5/10
Review by Paul Chesworth
Gui Oliver - Vocals
Felipe Souzza - Drums
Marcelo Gelbcke - Guitars
Thiago Forbeci - Bass
Tracklisting -
Rush Hour *
No Way Out *
Across The Street*
Don't Come Easy
Distant Love
Roundabout *
Road Of Dreams
Hope Hill
Sound Of The City *
* worth a listen
Perfect Plan - Time For A Miracle
Blummin' 'eck. Two years have shot by since the delights of the Perfect Plan debut, and in 'In And Out Of Love' it was one of the melodic rock anthems of 2018. So has two years done anything for them? Well, its No.2/sophomore album/2nd album syndrome, where you can soon tell if the songs on the second are not as finely tuned or honed as the originals as they (the debut songs) could have been in development for years. I'm a firm believer that cream rises to the top, and with a singer like Kent Hilli on board, that Perfect Plan will have no such problems. So. fingers crossed, eh?
Well, if you're going to rip off a band, then you might as well take a song from 1985 and hope the likeness isn't remembered due to bands and fans either being dead now, suffering from early onset dementia, or just punch drunk because of Covid. Well you can't fool me, you pesky Scandinavians! If you think you've heard the drum into to 'Time For A Miracle' it's because you have. It's pretty damn similar to the Scorps 'Crossfire' and nearly sent me round the twist thinking where I'd heard it before. The similarity ends there though, as beyond the drum intro is a finely executed song with single written all over it. 'Better Walk Alone' is upbeat and raids Lou Gramms note book (almost) for 'When we make love you know it's all understood'. OK so I'm a bit picky, but 'BWA' is Giant, Steelhouse Lane and Survivor all rolled into one. The sound is great considering its probably on a shoestring compared to budgets of the 80s. Two songs in, its heavier than the debut, and that for me is fooking great!
'Heart To Stone' evokes memories of Bon Jovi's 'Runaway' and that dear reader, is no bad place to pitch your tent. 'Fighting To Win' is the inevitable ballad. Piano and vocals kick it off, before everyone wades in for the chorus. I'm getting less tolerant of ballads as I'm getting older, but its part and parcel pretty much of most melodic bands so I admit its my problem. It's like Dave Bickley got the call. 'Every Time We Cry' gets PP back on track with more pace and some decent vocals from Hilli. More guitar, less parpy-ness. 'What About Love' again follows a music by numbers and is good, but I'm looking for 'great' And half-way through I don't yet have a stand out or goose-bumpy moment. That is until 'Nobody's Fool' it's a blues tinged number that is more rock n roll than anything so far, and rocks more than it rolls. 'Living On The Run' picks up the torch from 'Nobody's' and had these two been on 'Side 1' to use an analogy, my appetite would be well and truly whetted!! 'Just One Wish' evokes Robin Beck and Signal to good effect. 'Don't Blame It On Love Again' is anthem enough to make another single choice and Hilli's vocals are superb. 'Give A Little Lovin'' is energetic enough and Hilli again sings his arse off. Let's face it, when doesn't he? 'Don't Leave Me Here Alone' has more vim and vigour and is more of a stirring ballad with a nice guitar solo.
To be honest, Hilli sounds great, the production excellent, and its because of the heavier songs in the latter half of 'TFAM' that make it for me. Its polished AOR by numbers, and it will easily make lots of fans Top 10 lists come the year end.
To make a comparison, if you currently have a Survivor/Jim Peterik sized hole in your life, then Perfect Plan have the shovel.
Tracklisting-
Time For A Miracle
Better Walk Alone
Heart To Stone
Fighting To Win
Every Time We Cry
Nobody's Fool
Living On The Run
Just One Wish
Don't Blame It On Love Again
Give A Little Lovin'
Don't Leave Me Here Alone
Perfect Plan -
Kent Hilli - Vocals
Rolf Nordström - Guitar
Leif Ehlin - Keys
Frederik Forsberg - Drums
Mats Byström - Bass
Stryper - Even The Devil Believes
Back in the mid 80s a good friend of mine used to go to a good friend of his (who back then had a stellar record collection, and still does) to make me some mix tapes. It was his attempt to get me into what was basically hair metal. Ratt, Tesla, Loudness, TT Quick, Fifth Angel, Cinderella, Joshua, etc., etc., Its a long list of bands! It took me years to track down the albums of these bands for myself. I loved all the bands, and I particularly liked Stryper. The cassette tape introduced me to 'Make Me Wanna Sing', 'Battle Hymn Of The Republic', and 'Loud And Clear'. I have been a fan ever since. Few bands to this day from that 80s period are making new music, even less are turning out good stuff. In fact I think Stryper are on a (rock that makes me) roll as their last 3 albums have been some of their heaviest, most consistent and dare I say it, some of their best. They would even make the hardiest of fans give up lent in favour of these three (now make the four!)
Its always been a hard sell to your peers that you like Stryper. I don't know why. I'm not religious, though I would like to have faith. Is it because of the religion? The wardrobe? Or some of the ballads that graced MTV back in the day? I don't know, and I don't really care. I've never been one to be taken in my a lyric. I do have a few, but this is where I probably sell myself short as I go for melody, riffs and how a song makes me feel rather than delving into the meaning. Whilst I don't go for the faith aspect, I have however absorbed their music almost religiously. I've bought every album, I read Michael's book (we both have a best way of having toilet roll presented), and that was a honest and open story. I saw them in Italy, something I never thought I would ever do, and sang the first three songs in a harmony with Rob Evans and Sweets wife (!) and have interviewed Michael and his dog a few years back.
Anyway, I am in the camp of Stryper maintaining the heaviness of the past few albums. I'm not against the ballads, but they were always on the sugar sweet side for me, too sugary. The recent 3 albums have kicked some serious balls, so I'm hoping for the trend to continue here with 'Even The Devil Believes'. What can I say? Well, my hope and wish is well and truly granted. Like the four horsemen of the apocalypse Stryper come galloping over the horizon ready to conquer with a gut wrenching riff and banshee wail courtesy of Michael Sweet. As you would expect, harmonies are a thankful given, and there's added welly from the prince of pound and the new bass groove in Perry Richardson. Its a sterling opening track and is 80s metal personified. 'Make Love Great Again' should be subliminally played across the US to combat the hate and division that seems rife, without getting too political. We all need some love in our lives, right? Sweet (M) has his feet firmly planted in the 80s as the guitar work is worthy of this period when bands like Stryper ruled the waves - both FM and UHF!
'Let Him In' is short and snappy and gets to the point, sharply with its simple but effective chorus. 'Do Unto Others' is the lightest song so far in, but even this rocks, and I particularly like the guitar solo. If you're going to go big, then it should be on the track that the album bares its name, and 'Even The Devil Believes' almost gets there. The guitar tone ifrom Sweet and Fox s great and has some fab harmonies as you would expect, but I just wanted more, going for the jugular in length and scale. It's still a good song, but I want them to deliver a 'Heaven And Hell' moment for me. 'How To Fly' dips its toes into the 70s for a section that is very ELO/The Beatles inspired and delivers in both its modern and past sound. 'Divider' is a cool song, and brings all the best parts of Stryper into one song. I know that's every song, numbnuts, but very much so here. 'This I Pray' goes very Bon Jovi/Poison, with the stirring cowboy ballad. As Stryper ballads go, this one goes to eleven. Give me a song like this over the syrupy ones every day of the week. In fact, for 'This I Pray' Micael Sweet out-Jovi's Bon Jovi!!
'Invitation Only' is bright, and 'pop-py' and its the chorus and harmonies that bring this up to what could have been a bit standard affair. 'For God - Rock 'n' Roll' makes me want to dig out my spandex, foil covered cucumber, leg warmers and guy-liner as this would be welcome on any of their 80s output. It's a little belter. In fact, I think it's my favourite, and it should be an immediate addition to their live set. 'Middle Finger Messiah' is fast and frenetic and is I great title and a great song to finish off the album with.
With 'Even The Devil Believes' if this were the last album, then it would be some way to finish off as I/we can't really expect our 80s heroes to be producing music some 35-40 years later. The fact that Stryper are, and are doing so at such a level, and absolutely kicking arse is a (new) testament to their being. If they do continue then I look forward to being in the front seat and preaching from the hilltop as to how great they are.
Michael Sweet cant hit the high notes as regular as he did in the 80s and that suits me. The voice has mellowed, it's still one of the best in metal and he can pick his battle (hymn of the republic) when he goes high. When he does, it still makes me go all goosebumpy. He still remains one of my favourites. I'm a firm believer that a lot of the output from 80s bands hasn't been as good as it was back in the day (thats nostalgia for you), but even the blind, and deaf can see/hear that Stryper are in the best period of their career.
After listening to this, I get it. Even The Devil Believes.
Blood From Above
Make Love Great Again
Let Him In
Even The Devil Believes
How To Fly
This I Pray
For God - Rock 'n' Roll
Middle Finger Messiah
Stryper are -
Michael Sweet - Lead Vocals / Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Robert Sweet - Drums / Vocals
Oz Fox - Lead and Rhythm Guitar / Vocals
Perry Richardson - Bass / Vocals
Paul MacNamara - Keys/Moog/Organ
Keith Pittman - Additional Background Vocals
Read Out Loud ' 'Read Out Loud' Album Review
Read Out Loud
If you've ever been to gigs across the North West, and especially the wonderful venue that is Eleven, there's usually a guy in attendance that you know is a bit of a kindred spirit and looks the part like he should be in a band. Tim has had his talons into some very decent bands, such as Demon, Chrome Molly and probably the best tribute band I've ever witnessed, Limehouse Lizzy. The bloke has got some serious chops….and a black book to kill for.
If you're going to do a debut album then why not drag in some great mates to join the party. First to be in on the act was Demon drummer Neil Ogden, then they enlisted the services of producer and Demon member Paul Hume (owner of Eleven), and the three laid down the basic tracks for the album. Once completed the final pieces of the jigsaw were made, with FM's keyboard tinkler supreme, Jim Davis joining the ranks. And last, but by no means least the band is rounded out with Josh Williams. Before I've heard the album (apart from the live launch), I'm excited to listen to it as I'm expecting harmonies to die for as all the guys involved in Tim's band can certainly sing.
'Surrender' opens up as bit like FM's 'Tough it Out' with police sirens wailing, before an 'ever so 80s' sound that makes me go info a comfort zone of wonderfulness of bands like Only Child, Blue Murder et al……and as expected there's harmonies a-plenty. Read has a gravel and gruffness to his tone that does not detract from the songs. I was expecting more polish in his style, but its a good contrast. Read delves deep into his musical influences - from the Valley Of The Kings/Kashmir/Judgment Day influenced 'Nowhere To Run', to Down To Earth era Rainbow (oooh I love me a Hammond organ) 'Close To You', Theres a full red blooded high octane Malmsteen like 'The Girl Is Trouble', 'Playing With Fire' has undertones of April Wine's classic 'I Like To Rock', only with more menace and thunder, and there's the classy 'In My Heart'. Six songs in and Read is cooking with gas!
If you ever wondered what it would sound like if Phil Lynott made a band with Steve Harris (Iron Lizzy?), the outcome is 'Are You Out There?' A good homage to a great guy. 'Staring At The Sun' is the 'big' track on the album for me, it has that Blackmore, Kotzev guitar with the underlying organ. As a big rainbow fan, it ticks a lot of boxes for me, and it is fab. 'Talk To Me' opens up like it could be metalised Abba! 'Take No More From You' pulls everyone in for a highlight of their talents. 'You're My Angel's' piano sound evokes Styx, and is the poppiest sounding song on the album. 'Don't Go' is apt for a final song, as I found I wanted to listen to it all again. This shows another side to Reads persona, it's a ballad that screams 'class' from high and Read plays like one of his Lizzy cohorts Brian Robertson on the solo. Its a great ending for a great debut. I've changed my mind. THIS is the big song on the album!
I was VERY pleased with this cracking debut from Read. A mix of influences but with both his feet firmly planted in the golden era of rock. Unless Ive got it all wrong of course! Read has himself some great songs, pulled together one hell of a blackmail list of participants, and plays his part like any leader should. It's not called 'Read Out Loud' for nothing. In fact it does exactly what it says on the tin. Only sing it loud!
In the current Covid-19 crisis it's a difficult time for everyone, musicians in particular. If you can spare the money I can think of no better way of supporting the music we love and send some of it Read's way.
The Girl Is Trouble
In My Heart
Are You Out There?
Take No More From You
You're My Angel
Don't Go
Wicked Smile - 'Delirium' EP Review
Wicked Smile - EP
Australian heavy rock band Wicked Smile will release their debut ep titled 'Delirium' on July 1st.
The band is fronted by charismatic powerhouse lead vocalist Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear) with Stevie Janevski (The Radio Sun, ex Black Majesty) on guitars. The four song ep is produced by Paul Laine (The Defiants) who also plays bass and sings backing vocals on the ep.
Danny and Stevie are no strangers to the world stage, having both toured around the world with their respective bands and performed at prestigious festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Masters Of Rock, Metal Universe, Hard Rock Hell, and Screamfest amongst others. The boys have released a whopping twenty- five full length albums combined. Match fitness? - Absolutely!!
Guitarist Stevie Janevski goes on to say, "because we're a new band, we released our debut single 'We Fall', an in your face uptempo song to give everyone a taste of what we are about. It received such a fantastic response worldwide that people wanted to hear more right away. This was particularly pleasing to both Danny and I. We were both overwhelmed by the positive response. It was also fantastic to have so much support from Internet Radio who got behind us by playing our song, with some stations putting us on heavy rotation".
Vocalist Danny says "I've really enjoyed putting my stamp on these songs. It's allowed me to put my heart and soul into them and really capture the emotion of the lyrics. We cover important issues such as government and decision making in the song 'We Fall' and discuss the human state of mind in 'Daze Of Delirium'. Another talking point is the track 'Stronger' which was written by Stevie to highlight the issue of bullying in schools and in society as a whole.
We can't wait to get out there and launch things in a live setting. Songs like 'Love's Got A Hold On You' are going to sound huge. We're going to be loud and proud!"
From the first few bars of 'We Fall' it's what Ive been wanting (occasionally) from Stevie's other band The Radio Sun. I knew he had 'more metal' in him, it just needed a likewise parter to bring it out. It blazes with an 80s style riff, and oh my God has he got a fine singer to deliver the vocals in Danny Cecati. Ive only heard a didgeridoo once on a record and that was Cryptex, but fair play in opening with an Aussie musical instrument. The chorus on the other hand is very European, like Avantasia. It's a very good start. 'Stronger' digs deep into a Judas Priest vibe only with better harmonies. Its driven foremost my Janevskis metal riff, and its a song about Steves daughter Cassidy getting bullied. Well I guess they have both stuck two fingers up to the bullies, and is a great message for anyone you use for their armour. Stevie and myself both have a love of Rainbow, and I wonder if there's a bit of 'Man On The Silver Mountain' coming into play for the riff of 'Love's Got A Hold On You' ? It's a bit lighter than the other two but that doesn't mean its any less effective, and have a very catchy and immediacy remembered chorus. Well done Ritchie, I mean Stevie! Finally, it's 'Daze Of Delrium' again delivery a driving, pulsating beat, with some great backing vocals (all courtesy of Paul Laine). Laine also weighs in with bass on all four songs , and produced it, with catering by Bruno Ravel
I wasn't too sure what to expect as Im so used to The radio Sun, but Stevie and Danny have definitely pulled a massive rabbit out of the hat. Its four infectious songs all delivered in an 80s vibe that RAWK.
If this is an entree for what's to come, then my appetite is well and truly whetted! Bring it on
Wicked Smile Are
Stevie Janevski - Guitar
Danny Cecati - Vocals
Additional musicians
Paul Laine - Bass and BVs
TBR - Drums
Contact Wicked Smile :
Email : wickedsmileband@outlook.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/wickedsmileband/
YouTube : Wicked Smile (please subscribe)
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmileband/
Merchandise : official merchandise available via : https://store21429008.ecwid.com/
Cryptex - Once Upon A Time
You know that feeling you get when you go and see a band, but have no idea who the support act is, then get completely blown away by said support band. Well Cryptex was one such surprise back in 2012. A very nice surprise, in fact. I was reviewing and interviewing Pain Of Salvation for another site, and thankfully made it just in time to see Cryptex perform. There was nothing 'normal' about these three guys, and it made for one the best gigs of the year.
To describe them is like trying to decide which one of your two children is the favourite! As a bit of a broad example, think Meat Loaf, crossed with Jethro Tull and they made up the threesome with Queen, or Coheed and you might be getting somewhere close. They also look as if they might be the offspring of Fraggle Rock and a Tim Burton movie. Even with all this comparing, there's still no one quite like Cryptex.
To call Cryptex a rock band is like calling Queen a bit 'glam'. Like Queen, there's a lot more going on with Cryptex than a run of the mill band. Sure, there are couple of downright heavy songs in 'Reptiles' and 'The Promise Keeper', where Mertens lets rip with some serious riffage. Most if not all of the ideas come from Simon Moskon. And it's his vocals, and piano playing that come right to the fore. It's a big smorgasbord of ideas all clashing and colliding like the CERN particle accelerator, sometimes in just one song. How he puts it all down into a song only he knows, but the songs range from progressive (but not in a snotty prog rock way), but in pushing the envelope, to theatrical, to pomp. It took me about four songs to realise that there is hardly a guitar solo in sight, I was swept up in the storytelling and emotion to care about a traditional guitar solo. That's what I like about Cryptex. Theres no ' tradition', theres no formula. Rules, formulas and tradition are ripped up and spat out, and are all broken.
'Once Upon A Time' is a belting opener, with a pulsating bridge, before a gospel/choral choir style chorus. 'Because The Reason Is You' is folky at the off before expanding outwards into porosity and grandeur. 'Bloodmoon' is one of my favourites. One of the few 5min plus songs it really shows Cryptex at their finest moments, Moskon builds the tempo from his piano, with some wonderful harmonies and a great riff from Mertens. Also I feel that Simon Schroders drumming is carefully placed, and intricate. It is fair to say that Cryptex throw in the kitchen sink with regularity, but in this instance, it's the sink, fridge, washing machine, and the mix coming out the other end is lovely. Mid 'Body Language' we get a bit of Moskon's narrative, and it's not on the side of parody, but Tenacious D almost came to mind.
'Two Horned Crown' errs on the side of bands like Epica, Avantasia and Nightwish, again with some great layered vocals and harmonies. Greta Leona Hasenberg adds contrast to Moskon's vocals on the middle eastern sounding 'Haunted'. 'Reptiles' is the other long number, and it opens with a Tremonti style riff. It also highlights why the Cryptex harmonies are so good as also taking on lead vocals is Mertens, a pretty useful singer in his own right. Andrejkovits weighing in with BV prove Cryptex are not to be messed with. It is probably the closest to the term 'prog' as they come. I tell a lie, its the one song with a guitar solo, a song where you don't know where exactly it is going, but that make it part of the fun. 'I Dont Know Why' is where musical theatre meets Jethro Tull, with a nice electric piano refrain, and is another example of their diversity in a single song. 'The Promise Keeper' is an out and out rock song for the guys, and prove they can rock it out when the desire takes them.
'I See It In Your Eyes' is mainly Moskon and his piano. Its a reflective, and sombre piece. It even ends with whistling, which in itself is haunting and poignant. Who's have thought it? 'Leaving' is the final track, and it's a spoken word that Simon Moskon narrates with dramatic effect. It builds into a crescendo over the second half, and is quite atmospheric. Then ends. Suddenly. It leaves you wanting more, so I'll add the bonus track which isn't on my vinyl, 'Closer' which is definitely in the realm of bands like Porcupine Tree and Pain Of Salvation. It would have been a highlight of a (excuse the pun)….'Closer' had it been included.
'Once Upon A Time' isn't the most accessible album you will hear this year, but if you open your ears and your mind to these guys then a world of delights await you. I promise you. Cryptex are my favourite three piece this side of Rush.
Cryptex are
Simon Moskon - Lead Vocals / Piano & Keys
André Jean Henri Mertens - Guitars and Background Vocals
Marc Andrejkovits - Bass & Background Vocals
Simon Schröder - Drums & Percussion
Because The reason Is You
Two Horned Crown
The Promise Keeper
I See It In Your Eyes
A Mo(u)rning
Bonus track - Closer
https://cryptex1.bandcamp.com/album/once-upon-a-time
https://www.facebook.com/cryptex.band/
Vega - 'Grit Your Teeth' Album Review
VEGA's sixth album, "Grit Your Teeth" will be released on June 12th, 2020 and according to the PR bumf, is set to "blow the roof off". Working with "The Graves Brothers" (Asking Alexandria, Funeral for Friend, The Family Ruin), they've pulled out all the stops, disconnected the brakes, and produced their biggest songs for their biggest sounding album yet. Theirs is a brand of music that is as rewarding as it is challenging. This is not the end, but the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the history of Vega.
They've toured over the years with Skid Row, Last in Line, FM, Magnum, Joe Elliott's Down and Outz, Dan Reed Network, and have had festival appearances at DOWNLOAD, Planet Rockstock, Steelhouse, HRH AOR, Rockingham, and the Frontiers Rock Festival in Milan, that have all gone into shaping them into one of the UK's finest melodic rock bands. The fact that they are not more widely recognised is more down to bad luck than anything else, as anyone that has witnessed them live recently will testify.
VEGA's members have a rich history, including stints with Kick, Sugartown, and Paul Dianno, but it was their meeting of musical minds back in 2009 that would lead to the melodic rock genre receiving one of the finest releases of that year in the form of their debut album, "Kiss Of Life".
I think Vega are a bit of a marmite band. I asked recently if one of the other guys would like to review them as it's always been me, and I wasn't exactly met with enthusiasm from any of them. After many cracking albums, I must admit that I've expected them to kick on a bit. But even gigs the last few years have been poorly attended, and I cant put my finger on it as when faced with an audience like HRH etc, they go down a storm. And rightly so.
So what do we have with 'GYT'?
Well, on first inspection I'm met with a certain amount of moistness in the nether regions. I don't know if it's a concerted effort from the Vegaboys, or if it's a combination of the partnership with the brothers Graves. Although for me, not knowing who they are at all (Graves Bros - sounds like a removal firm!), I will put it down to a combination of efforts.
With 'Blind', Vega jump out of the starting blocks like a stabbed rat with a fire cracker shoved up its arse. There's a certain amount of vim and vigour that's being applied, still maintaining the strong melody, but with a bit of welly. '(I Don't Need) Perfection' proves that the opener is not just a one off. There's a substance and style here that shows that Vega mean big business with a capital B.I.G. The melodic sensibilities are still there for the fans that expect the anthems, but they are proving that this crocodile definitely has bite! In fact its probably the best Nick Workman has sounded (and he always sounded good!). Title track 'Grit Your Teeth' is a stormer, and Jon Bon Jovi should be getting on the phone begging to cover this. No one does anthems like Vega! 'Man On A Mission' has a southern drawl opening line before evoking latter day Shinedown, and that's not a bad comparison to make. 'Don't Fool Yourself Again' is probably the best song on the album. It's a very infectious number, and I strongly suggest you check out the video below, because if you don't like this, then there is no hope….
'Consequence….' Digs deep into the 80s for a Tears For Fears 'Mad World' influenced section that I'm sure people of my age will pick up on instantly. 'This Ones For You' is yet another positive track, and 'Battles Ain't A War' is a ballad of sorts and is nicely layered and assembled. It's a very cool track, and I particularly think Thurston's playing on this is exceptional. Before you know it we are at the sharp end, and there's still no slack on the horizon - 'Save Me From Myself' airs on the side of pop and deserves mainstream radio play; the positive and uplifting 'How We Live', and finally 'Done With Me' is short, snappy, punchy and rounds of a sterling performance.
I'm not going to single anyone in particular out as all the guys are on VERY top form. A new bar has been set for 2020 and any competition to the Vega throne will need to up their game. 'The Vega is dead. Long live the Vega'
Could this be the one? I'd certainly like to think so. It's all anthems and I expected nothing less. It's such a great listen, that I needed a good old rest at the end as I got cramp in my hand for singing into Gills hairbrush for the whole album.
For me, it's mainly about the melody, then the lyrics, but without the melody you have nothing. Thankfully Vega get their melody delivered by the truckload. With previous albums not being embraced as they probably should be a (much) wider audience, I was wondering what the next chapter would be in Vega's history. In the case of 'Grit Your Teeth' the new chapter is a blockbuster. If you hanker for the glory days of Leppard and Bon Jovi, look no further, as this is the album JBJ and Elliott would love to be able to make.
9/10 The best album of 2020 so far. I'm leaving room for further listens.
(I Don't Need) Perfection
Grit Your Teeth
Man On A Mission
Don't Fool Yourself
Consequence Of Having A Heart
This One's For You
Battles Ain't A War
Save Me From Yourself
Done with Me
Released - 12th June
McStine & Minnemann - 'S/T' Album Review
McStine & Minnemann - S/T
McStine & Minnemann is a new band consisting of Randy McStine (Lo-Fi Resistance) and Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats). Pre-orders for their debut album began on Friday May 1st, along with the release of their first single "Program" and its brand new music video. See further below.
The duo initially met in 2018 while working with other artists, but as they discovered their shared passion for an assortment of Rock, Pop, and Punk artists, they decided to embark on a collaborative project together. Although McStine and Minnemann initially set out to record an EP, they quickly shifted to making an album as their musical ideas and chemistry flourished.
Im a (sort of) fan of both people here. I first came to notice Minnemenn when he auditioned for the vacant Dream Theater position - I thought his was the best audition; and I love the Lo-Fi Resistance album 'A Deep Breath' (I know that there are more. ADB is my favourite of them). I never thought a collaboration of the two would be on the cards, as I think Minnemann is more of a technical drummer and think of him more of a proggy kind of member in bands like The Mute Gods, The Sea Within, and Levin Minnemann Rudess. And his splendid work with one of my all-time favourite artistes, Steven Wilson.
Let just say that both of these guys have a bit of form, therefore I suppose it shouldn't be much of a surprise that they got together, should it, Paul?
If 'all over the place' is a musical style, then opener 'Program" falls into this style, in a good 'all over the place' kind of way. It chops and changes from rhythmic drumming, clanging guitar work, and overlaid with McStines vocals, ranging from prog to pop in a matter of a single line. Its part Queen, Rush, ELO and everything in-between. They certainly won't get pigeon-holed, that's for certain. 'Falling From Grace' kicks off with a drill, clanging, and a pulsating bass and guitar riff, with some eclectic, and choppy vocal phrasing. It's the kind of song people won't be having as a first dance at a wedding, put it that way. Its a strange listen at first, but it definitely plants seeds as there's a hell of a lot to take in with just a single listen. I'm sure at one point, someone is playing a 1960s boiled egg slicer! 'Your Offenses' (thankfully) gives my mind and ears a rest, and it is more of a 'standard' song, if that description applies to McStine & Minneman. It's a very prog/pop song with some cracking drumming and guitar work. 'Catrina' gets us back on the 'eclectic' road. It's definitely a challenging listen so far, but there's enough going on to make me think 'WTF?', and I really like the tone of McStines vocals. 'Top Of The Bucket' again is more of a 'sensible' offering from Marco and randy, as in it is not that mental. 'Tear The Walls Down' is traditional, as in its Pantera jamming with Rush, but with Dream Theater's singer (it isn't by the way, it just sounds like LaBrie). It is my second favourite of the album so far after 'Your Offenses' (I'm offended by the non English spelling of 'offences').
'Fly' pulsates along on a grabbing base and synthesiser and is definitely an ear worm in the making. 'Activate' is another song that makes the album worthwhile for my more melodic sensibilities. 'The Closer' starts like a ballad, piano and layered vocals. I'm expecting a change in tempo, and the change is…..nothing, just a piano, lap steel guitar and vocals. Its rather nice. Quickly we are onto the final track 'Voyager', a darker song that only Minnemann and McStine can meld dark and dirty riffing with Beatles/ELO style harmonies! This typifies the album in one song.
If you remember that period that Tom and Jerry's studio did when they tried to save money and went to Gene Deitch in the Czech Republic in 1961/62? Well the music is like that. Its two blokes with a love of time changes, ambient sounds, progressive boundary pushing, with some pop/pock melody interspersed with some great (and strange) playing! And a bit of noise thrown in for good measure.I am sure they will think different to me (a heathen).
The songs are all quite short which is something I found appealing, because if they were in the 'prog' mould of being 10-15mins long, I think I'd have given up the ghost long ago. I think that if you love the outer reaches of prog then you will love this. Or if you're off your tits (or anywhere in-between the two come to think of it). I have to admit that I found it challenging, but Ive still ordered it, if that makes any sense.
OK, all those bands that brought me here - Lo-Fi, The Sea Within, Steven Wilson, The Mute Gods, well…most of it is nothing like any of that. But….for 'Your Offenses', 'Program', 'Activate', 'Tear The Walls Down', 'The Closer' and 'Voyager' alone are worth the 7.5 score. The rest I am hoping will grow on me.
Falling From Grace
Your Offenses
Top Of The Bucket
Tear The Walls Down
Vogager
Pre-Orders for McStine & Minnemann are now available on Bandcamp with several packages to choose from - PRE-ORDER HERE NOW
$8 Digital Download
$13 CD + digital download (shipping exc.)
$25 'Deluxe Version' CD + digital download (shipping exc.) with exclusive bonus content -
Private stream release of 1 new song per week (every Friday) from May 1st to July 3rd (in order of album sequence), as well as a Randy/Marco commentary track and Marco drum playthrough video per song
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Dave is a native Iowan, growing up in Waverly where he was a multi-sport athlete that earned 8 varsity letters in four sports. He attended Cornell College where he earned his Bachelor's degree while lettering in football and baseball. Dave also holds a Master's Degree from Truman State University. Before joining FCA staff in 1985, he spent 12 years teaching and coaching at the high school and small college levels. He lives in Indianola with his wife, Kathy, a life-long educator. He has two daughters and four "outstanding" grandchildren!
Steve is a graduate of Hoover High School in Des Moines. A three sport standout in high school, he took his passion for basketball to Central College, playing four years and serving as captain his senior year while earning his degree in business management and systems management. After college, he joined the Wetiz Corporation as a programmer and then IT Operations Manager. Steve was founder, Chief Operating Officer and President of Alliance Technologies from 1994 to 2016 when he sold the computer IT firm. Steve served as board chairman for FCA for several years. Steve and his wife Penny live in Des Moines where they are active at Meredith Drive Reformed Church. They have 2 grown kids.
Dave was born in Des Moines and graduated from Hoover High School in 1980. He played football at ISU for one year before transferring to Drake where he finished out his college career graduating in 1986. He married his high school sweetheart, Brenda, in 1984 and they have 3 grown kids: Cassie, Molly and Sam, and a granddaughter, Bella. After owning and operating several small businesses over the last 25 years with his brother and father, Dave is currently the Central Iowa Area Rep for FCA, serving coaches and athletes, helping them to make an impact in their schools for Christ. Dave and Brenda live in Urbandale where they are active in the community and passionate about serving and trying to make an impact for his Kingdom.
Des Moines Urban Area Rep.
Luis was born in a small village in Durango, Mexico. He first came to the USA when he was 12. He has played soccer all of his life, representing Texas in the Olympic Development Program in the Regional tryouts, helping lead Simpson College to its only undefeated conference season in 2000 and playing Division 1 at Universidade De Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2001. Luis was called to vocational ministry at 19 as an assistant Pastor in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. Luis spent 10 years in inner city Chicago while fnishing his Masters of Divinity at Moody Theological Seminary. He previously served in the missions department at Lutheran Church of Hope. Luis is married to Lindsey and have 3 children, Micah (4), Mateo (3) and Moises (1). They live in the urban area of Des Moines where they feel called and fully enjoy the diversity of the community.
South Central IA Area Rep.
Gary was born and raised in DeWitt, Iowa, where he graduated from Central High School in 1971. He participated in football, baseball and basketball. In 1978 he graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in English and received his education training there as well while playing soccer for the UI Club team. After graduation he taught secondary Language Arts for 35 years in Lakota, IA (1), Cascade IA (18) and Albia IA (16) while coaching football (29 years 17 of which as a head coach), basketball (31), baseball (18) and has been the head soccer coach at Albia since 2001. He has served as a high school huddle coach since 1985.
Gary is married to Sue and has four adult children Sarah (Gravert) Wood, Katherine Gravert, Jessica (Gravert) Nelson and Gabe Gravert.
RJ Sumrall was born on February 22, 1986 in Honolulu, HI and grew up in Orlando, FL where he attended Mt. Avery Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Winter Park High School and participated in track and football. He currently has the most point scored in track in school history. In football, he was awarded a full athletic scholarship to Iowa State University. At Iowa State, RJ was introduced to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where he got saved on October 5, 2007. RJ came on staff with FCA in September, 2014. He serves coaches and athletes in the Des Moines inner-city schools: Hoover, Lincoln, Roosevelt, North and East. RJ is married to Steff and they have a 4 year old son named Jackson along with twins named Parker and Brecken.
Andrea grew up in West Des Moines and attended Valley High School where she participated in cross-country, basketball and soccer. She continued her soccer career as a scholarship athlete at Iowa State and Drake while being an active member of the FCA leadership team at both universities. After graduating from Iowa State in 2015, she obtained a master's degree in mental health counseling from the University of Arkansas. Andrea has a passion to encourage athletes in their relationship with Christ through building intentional relationships and consistently extending Christ's love regardless of athletic performance so they more fully understand their identity as a child of God. In her role as an Area Rep for FCA, Andrea works mainly with female athletes and coaches in the Central Iowa area. In her free time, she enjoys journaling in her hammock over a good cup of coffee or staying active through CrossFit, hiking and biking.
Trisha grew up in Norwalk and attended Northwestern College in Orange City attaining a BA degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Management. She started working for FCA in September of 2011 after moving back to the Des Moines area from Estes Park, CO where she had been in an administrative position for over 16 years with the YMCA of the Rockies. Trisha lives in Waukee with her husband, Rob, and they have a eight year old daughter named Bethany.


Dedicated project management helps CPF deliver excellence.
Project management is critical: CPF has built a significant portion of its reputation on its expertise in planning, organizing, monitoring and delivering large projects, often several at one time.
CPF has systematized a flexible and rigorous process for handling any size fabrication job to guide it from kick off meetings, to purchase order, to shipment and installation. A critical stage in our project management strategy includes an initial manufacturing and engineering consultation meeting with our clients to discuss the scope of the project, layout a detailed manufacturing plan, determine any critical component areas, and review quality specifications and expectations.
Recognizing that every project has its own nuances and particular demands, CPF's project management approach assures open lines of communication with clients through precise weekly schedules that keep them updated on the progress and development of their projects. Working with clients, CPF establishes set procedures to ensure the successful implementation and completion of their project each and every time. For similar projects, optimization plans can be developed in order to facilitate improvements in fabrication, design and drawing standards, parts libraries and scheduling procedures. De-briefings on completed projects are conducted by CPF staff to ensure client satisfaction.


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Q: Current Location Not Display I've used below code for display current location.
But its not showing my current location.
I've enable setting-> location and setting -> use network provider and use gps satellite.
But not display the current location.
code is:
import android.content.Context;
import android.location.Location;
import android.location.LocationListener;
import android.location.LocationManager;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.widget.RelativeLayout;

import com.google.android.maps.GeoPoint;
import com.google.android.maps.MapActivity;
import com.google.android.maps.MapController;
import com.google.android.maps.MapView;

public class ShowLocation extends MapActivity {

    private MapController mapController;
    private MapView mapView;
    private LocationManager locationManager;

    public void onCreate(Bundle bundle) {
        super.onCreate(bundle);
        setContentView(R.layout.main);

        // create a map view
        RelativeLayout linearLayout = (RelativeLayout) findViewById(R.id.mainlayout);

        mapView = (MapView) findViewById(R.id.mapview);
        mapView.setBuiltInZoomControls(true);
        mapView.setStreetView(true);
        mapController = mapView.getController();
        mapController.setZoom(14); // Zoom 1 is world view

        locationManager = (LocationManager) getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE);
        locationManager.requestLocationUpdates(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER, 0,
                0, new GeoUpdateHandler());
    }

    @Override
    protected boolean isRouteDisplayed() {
        return false;
    }

    public class GeoUpdateHandler implements LocationListener {

        // Called when the location has changed
        public void onLocationChanged(Location location) {
            int lat = (int) (location.getLatitude() * 1E6);
            int lng = (int) (location.getLongitude() * 1E6);
            GeoPoint point = new GeoPoint(lat, lng);
            mapController.animateTo(point); //  mapController.setCenter(point);
        }

        // Called when the provider is enabled by the user
        public void onProviderDisabled(String provider) {}

        // Called when the provider is disabled by the user
        public void onProviderEnabled(String provider) {}

        // This method is called when a provider is unable to fetch a location or if the provider
        // has recently become available after a period of unavailability
        public void onStatusChanged(String provider, int status, Bundle extras) {}
    }
}

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Four-Mile 2022 BMW M 1000 RR Is a Street-Legal Track Weapon for Your Inner Daredevil
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Published: 7 Feb 2022, 16:18 UTC • By:
Silvian Secara
The M 1000 RR is arguably one of the most epic production two-wheelers born on German soil.
With as little as four miles on its digital odometer, the 2022 BMW M 1000 RR pictured above is practically a brand-new machine. It comes to life thanks to a twin-cooled 999cc inline-four engine that packs four titanium valves per cylinder and a massive compression ratio of 13.5:1.
This bad boy is connected to the Beemer's chain-driven rear wheel via a six-speed constant-mesh transmission with straight-cut gears. At approximately 13,000 rpm, the fuel-injected powerplant will go about delivering 205 feral horses, along with 83 pound-feet (113 Nm) of twist at 11,000 screaming revs per minute.
Upon reaching the ground, this force enables Motorrad's two-wheeled terminator to hit speeds of up to 189 mph (304 kph). The M 1000 RR weighs a mere 423 pounds (192 kg) when equipped with all the necessary fluids, which is made possible by an abundance of carbon fiber bodywork components.
Suspension duties are handled by 45 mm (1.8 inches) upside-down Marzocchi forks at twelve o'clock, while the rear end sits on an adjustable monoshock. Up north, ample stopping power hails from four-piston Nissin calipers and dual brake discs that measure 320 mm (12.6 inches) in diameter. At the opposite pole, you'll be greeted by a single 220 mm (8.7 inches) rotor and a twin-piston caliper.
Finally, the titan's fuel tank can hold up to 4.4 gallons (16.5 liters) of 94-octane fossil syrup, and its wheelbase is measured at 57.4 inches (1,457 mm). Now that we've talked about the bike's fundamental specs and features, it's time for us to wrap things up and cut to the chase.
BMW's missile is going under the hammer on the IMA (Iconic Motorbike Auctions) website at this very moment, so you could be the next person who gets to take it for a spin! The current bid is placed at a generous fourteen grand, but you'll obviously have to do a lot better if you plan on meeting the reserve price.
Editor's note: This article was not sponsored or supported by a third-party.
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The success of the Barkhamsted Youth Baseball & Softball League continues to rely on volunteers and generous sponsors, such as you! We are asking for your support to afford children throughout Northwest Connecticut the experience of playing on this premier field, as so many have done so before them. The Barkhamsted Youth Baseball & Softball League commits to not only teach the fundamentals of America's greatest pastime, but to also instill confidence and self-worth into the boys and girls that will lead us into the next generation. We strive to make differences in their lives through the wonderful experiences they have playing the game.
With your support, the organization can continue to provide this positive experience for our area youth!
The sponsorship fees for the 2019 season are listed on the enclosed form.
Should you be so generous as to purchase a sponsorship, we will proudly display your 8'x4' company logo sign along our outfield fence throughout the 2018 season. In addition, your company name and website address (if applicable) will be listed on our website.
On behalf of the boys and girls of Barkhamsted and the Barkhamsted Youth Baseball & Softball League Board of Directors, we thank you in advance for your anticipated support.
Sponsor sign at Riverton Baseball Fields and/or advertising on our web site.
Please mail your check made payable to Barkhamsted Youth Baseball League.


What is your ultimate New Zealand adventure activity ?
I would have to say go to Queenstown; such an amazing place!!! Every adventure activity you could ever think of (and more) you can organise in Queenstown. I would highly recommend doing the 'Canyon Swing'. It's a cross between a bungee jump and one of those swings at the local park..... except that there is a massive 60m free-fall drop.


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Thousands gather for annual AIDS walk
Since the first AIDS Walk in 1987, more than $74 million has been raised for Bay Area HIV/AIDS service organizations, according to official totals released by organizers.
Total donations collected by this year's volunteers, sponsors and participants will be announced at about 2:30 p.m. at a post-walk celebration at Sharon Meadow, where the 6.2-mile walk begins and ends. More than $3 million was raised at the event in 2010.
Opening ceremony speakers will include San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, actress Cloris Leachman, and actor Alan Cumming.
Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, city Treasurer Jose Cisneros and Supervisors David Chiu, Ross Mirkarimi and Scott Wiener are also expected to attend.
The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m., with walkers departing at about 10:45 a.m.


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        this.elements = elements;
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        }
        this.maximumDifference = Math.abs(max - min);
    }

} // End of Difference class

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        }
        sc.close();

        Difference difference = new Difference(a);

        difference.computeDifference();

        System.out.print(difference.maximumDifference);
    }
}

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