Reviews of Music, Movies, Anime & More

Holy crap… did I just use “fun, funky vibe” to describe a Kranky release?

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie is easily one of the most entertaining movies I’ve seen all year, easily holding its own with any of the big summer blockbusters.

Even if you finish the episode a little confused on the plot (and you will), you’ll still be blown away by the episode’s visuals.

There’s a genuine soul residing in this music, a gentle presence that is always welcome.

I could literally feel my teeth rotting as I watched.

This is just one of those special works of art, one that leaves you feeling humble and blessed to have seen it.

The film’s realistic approach is refreshing and the children’s performances are both cute and poignant.

I was excited to watch Whisper of the Heart, but I found it far more rewarding and relevant than I thought possible.

Wasabi isn’t a horrible movie by any means, but it’s a bit too whimsical and lighthearted for its own good.

The group’s intriguing use of jazzier elements ensure that their sound more than stands on its own.

A lyrical film about death, nostalgia, and the importance of honoring the wishes of those whose years are near their end.

I get the feeling that Meadowvale has listened to his fair share of Mountain Goats records, but John Darnielle he ain’t.

Intimacy is what this recording is all about.

Even diehard fans might find their patience tried as they try to make their way through Onko’s 67 meandering minutes.

Beneath Medicine Tree is not without its flaws, but it hints at so much promise.

While Hebden’s sonic layering can be bewildering, there’s a definite sense of exploration about it that never disappears.

A chance to rediscover a band that I’d been enamored with quite some time ago and then subsequently lost track of.

Whereas before I had heard a formless jumble of sounds, I found something beautiful and truly intriguing.

This is an electro-pop record that doesn’t properly belong to any movement or time period.