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2009-12-20T00:27:00.002-08:00

I recently got a chance to listen to the The Jim Ivins Band's new 5 song EP. The best way to describe it is spartan and heartfelt rock of the non-try-hard variety. One thing I find markedly refreshing is the fact that the band itself is so honest and happy-go-lucky heart on their sleeve pussycat-sweet - there's nothing really spurious about them. Now, I'm sure by that description you probably assume you would be in for some sort of peppy go-go music, but actually, cynic, there is a lot of starry-eyed angst between them (at least musically).

The album starts off with "Fall Flat" with classic buzzing bee guitar riffs and flying "around the world" drums. The lead singer - Jim - has the perfect twin pistol vocal rage: high to low, it always hits its target - even when he decides to go for a copious amount of 9MM notes (which he does in this song). Overall, nothing really falls flat here - lyrically, the song breathes effervescent emotion and the slow fizzing bridge will squeeze your heart with fiber wire.

Another notable stand-out - and one of my personal faves - is "The Chance," which is just pure buoyant fun and features some of the album's most fervent lyrics ("I muster up the courage just to open my mouth wide, and give a glimpse of just what's going on inside"). The riffs have a certain happy yet doleful twinkle to them, almost Gin Blossoms-esque. This song is especially interesting due to how some of the lyrics are purposely anchored in ignorance and/or have an impenetrable avidity (see: "the excuses to meet you are all gone so I'll make one up."). As you can see, you can pretty much play chess with this song. There are a lot of things to consider.

The drums on "Back to Reality" are a real jawbreaker - calling them "face-boffing" would be an understatement - These drums could beat you into a state of permanent unconsciousness. As for the lyrics, they are simple yet covert ("I'll be waiting... in a memory"). It's hard to really say anything bad about them because they're sung in such a positively ear-kissing way, with ample conviction. Plus this song, like most of their songs, is pretty much constipated with good lyrics - see: "Nothing's real till she goes home."

Every Day's Another Goodbye is a nice fleecy acoustic song. The lyrics once again run an unpredicted hook through your mouth and quickly reel you in ("Goodbye to my stomach, my pride"). Ironically, one of the lyrics is "'cause it's up for interpretation." That pretty much sums up all their songs: Everyone is liable to walk away from them with something different (think: a Goya painting, only less dark... and a lot less baby eating).

How To Hold On immediately caught my attention with the following blatant contradiction: "Even though you're gone, just want to know you're not leaving." The line is a bite obtuse but catches the querulous longing, denial twists and ignorance that comes with love.The song also has a

This EP only makes me want more material, and shows what can be done on only a few songs and how an EP and the factor of 'less is more' can end up being more satisfying than a lotof full-length 13 track albums.

2009-12-20T00:27:00.001-08:00

I recently got a chance to listen to the The Jim Ivins Band's new 5 song EP. The best way to describe it is spartan and heartfelt rock of the non-try-hard variety. One thing I find markedly refreshing is the fact that the band itself is so honest and happy-go-lucky pussycat-sweet - there's nothing really spurious about them. Now, I'm sure by that description you probably assume you would be in for some sort of peppy go-go music, but actually, cynic, there is a lot of starry-eyed angst between them (at least musically).

Hellsing Episode 13 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:08:00.001-08:00

Hellsing Episode 13 English

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Hellsing Episode 12 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:07:00.001-08:00

Hellsing Episode 12 English

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Hellsing Episode 11 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:05:00.002-08:00

Hellsing Episode 11 English

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Hellsing Episode 11 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:05:00.001-08:00

Hellsing Episode 10 English

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Hellsing Episode 10 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:04:00.002-08:00

Hellsing Episode 9 English

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Hellsing Episode 9 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:04:00.001-08:00

Hellsing Episode 9 English

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Hellsing Episode 8 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:03:00.002-08:00

Hellsing Episode 8 English

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Hellsing Episode 7 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:03:00.001-08:00

Hellsing Episode 7 English

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Hellsing Episode 6 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:02:00.002-08:00

Hellsing Episode 6 English

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Hellsing Episode 5 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:02:00.001-08:00

Hellsing Episode 5 English

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Hellsing Episode 4 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:01:00.000-08:00

Hellsing episode 4 english dub

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Hellsing Episode 3 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:00:00.002-08:00

Hellsing episode 3 english dub

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Hellsing Episode 2 English Dub

2009-12-16T01:00:00.001-08:00

Hellsing episode 2 english dub

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Hellsing Episode 1 English Dub

2009-12-16T00:59:00.000-08:00

Hellsing episode 1 english dub

BLESS THY EARTH SHAMZIE@ YOU ARE MY DEAREST ANGEL. | MySpace Video

Afro Samurai Episode 4 English Dub

2009-12-15T08:56:00.001-08:00

Afro Samurai Ep. 4 "Duel"

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Afro Samurai Episode 3 English Dub

2009-12-15T08:55:00.001-08:00

Afro Samurai Ep. 3 "The Clan of the Empty Seven"

Andy | MySpace Video

Afro Samurai Episode 2 English Dub

2009-12-15T08:54:00.001-08:00

Afro Samurai Ep. 2 "The Dream Reader"

Andy | MySpace Video

Afro Samurai Episode 1 English Dub

2009-12-15T08:53:00.001-08:00

Afro samurai episode 1

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.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 12 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:46:00.001-08:00

.hack legend of the Twilight Bracelet 12

Patrick | MySpace Video

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 11 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:45:00.000-08:00

.hack legend of the Twilight Bracelet 11

Patrick | MySpace Video

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 10 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:44:00.001-08:00

.hack legend of the Twilight Bracelet 10

Patrick | MySpace Video

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 9 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:43:00.003-08:00

.hack legend of the Twilight Bracelet 9

Patrick | MySpace Video

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 8 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:43:00.001-08:00

.hack legend of the Twilight Bracelet 8

Patrick | MySpace Video

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 7 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:42:00.001-08:00

.hack legend of the Twilight Bracelet 7

Patrick | MySpace Video

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 6 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:41:00.000-08:00

.hack legend of the Twilight Bracelet 6

Patrick | MySpace Video

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 5 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:40:00.002-08:00

.hack legend of the Twilight Bracelet 5

Patrick | MySpace Video

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 4 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:40:00.001-08:00

.Hack//Legen d of the Twilight Episode 4: Tanabata Night

The Vibe | MySpace Video

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 3 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:39:00.000-08:00

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 3: The Pheonix Feather

The Vibe | MySpace Video

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 2 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:38:00.000-08:00

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 2: Kite's Bracelet

The Vibe | MySpace Video

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 1 English Dub

2009-12-15T00:36:00.000-08:00

.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Episode 1: Legendary Hero

The Vibe | MySpace Video

List Of Best Shoujo Manga

2009-12-14T23:08:00.000-08:00

This is my list of the best shoujo manga. I recommend it to pretty much anyone any chance I get (anime/manga fan or not, lol). These are *in my opinion* the best in shoujo manga and should be checked out, like, immediately.

Fruits Basket - To me this is the quintessential shoujo manga - it's got everything you could ever ask for: Love, drama, comedy, and cute animals. (Say it with me: Cute. Animals.)

Fushigi Yugi - One of the best for sure - quickly evolves from lighthearted to epic. A totally engrossing action-packed must-read. Gods, warriors, school girls in short skirts - you name it, it's got it.

Hot Gimmick - Very funny with some rather original artwork. Here's a basic synopsis: a girl is out buying a pregnancy test for her younger sister and she ends up being seen by some guy and he in turn blackmails her into agreeing to become his slave. Comedy ensues.

Those 3 are the cream of the crop imho (Beauty Pop isn't that bad either), and just a basic way to whet your shoujo manga appetite. If you really want your shoujo fix then be sure to also check out Absolute Boyfriend and Skip Beat! as well - both above-average shoujo manga and definitely worth your time, too.

That's all for now, I hope you enjoyed my list of the best shoujo manga. Thanks for reading. /hugs

Claymore Manga Volume 1

2009-12-14T17:50:00.001-08:00

One of my favorite manga in recent memory has got to be Claymore. To sum it up: it's pretty much "Berserk" but with women, and quite possibly more violence and exciting plot twists (you will not see some of this stuff coming). I've gone ahead and uploaded the first chapter of the manga (about 63 pages). I highly recommend the Claymore manga - and the anime - but be forewarned, doods: this stuff is incredibly violent. If you're not a real big fan of limb detachments and myriad blood spurts, then please turn back now (especially if you are under the age of 18).

Enjoy Claymore vol. 1, chapter 1 - The Silver-Eyed Witch below (zip file, 4.29 MB).

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3SDGZISM

An explosive mix of Anime and Manga

2009-12-14T16:47:00.000-08:00

You can tell where my priorities are - I already uploaded over 150 anime episodes without so much as a formal introduction. So, yes, welcome to Strawberry Napalm anime - an explosive mix of anime and manga. I'm going to be uploading a few series a day (English dub mostly) and updating the "Anime Wallpaper Of The Day" and adding a few more anime and manga-related goodies every now and then, so stay tuned! There's lots more anime-goodness to come!

When you want easy access to anime and manga you know where to go - Strawberry Napalm!