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James Greene, Jr.About James Greene, Jr. James Greene, Jr. attended the same Florida college as Daunte Culpepper and the people who made The Blair Witch Project. His work has graced the digitized pages of numerous dot coms, including Ink 19, Crawdaddy, Den of Geek, and Orlando City Beat. Nicknames include Jim, Jimmy, Jawaharlal, JG2, Tab Man, Badge Man, James Franco, Ol’ Fatty Liver, and the Ghost of Bob Crane. Hobbies include collecting t-shirts with irreverent phrases/designs, doing so-so impressions of former Presidents, and stalking former child stars. You can read Greene’s blog at JG2Land. Features
The Misfits’ American Psycho (1997)This Danzig-less "reunion" album from the most recognized brand in horror rock isn't nearly as bad as you'd expect. [25 September 2008] Judgment Night: Music from the Motion Picture (1993)A look at the album that may have spawned rap rock and that supplies the missing link between Biohazard and Emilio Estevez. [4 April 2008] Reviews
Sammy Hagar: Cosmic Universal FashionThe Red Rocker covers the Beastie Boys; surprisingly, the world does not collapse into a fiery hellscape. [25 February 2009] 
Goblin Cock: Come with Me If You Want to LiveRob Crow side project continues its fine tradition of muted, foggy metal and brings to light the trials and travails of ghost boys. [12 February 2009] 
Megadeth: Anthology: Set The World AfireCheck your watch -- here comes another best of/greatest hits collection from that other popular metal band whose name begins with "M". [3 October 2008] 
Parry Gripp: Do You Like Waffles?The singer of Nerf Herder strikes out on his own with ditties strictly about consumer goods. 
Of Great and Mortal Men: 43 Songs for 43 U.S. PresidenciesA triple album of indie folk hailing every American chief that was actually forged in Canada (irony alert!). [11 September 2008] 
Mötley Crüe: Saints of Los AngelesMore songs about being totally bad-ass by a bunch of guys who used to be pretty bad-ass themselves. [1 August 2008] 
Bad Religion: New Maps of Hell [Deluxe Edition]Veteran SoCal punks supplement their last release with acoustic EP, concert DVD, and some nifty posters. [23 July 2008] 
The Three Stooges Collection, Volume Two: 1937-1939Larry, Moe, and Curly reign as supreme comedy gods on this second excellent short collection. [7 July 2008] 
Flobots: Fight With ToolsMidwestern rappers offer boring but globally conscious jams built on sparse beats and scathing viola. [11 June 2008] 
Mudhoney: The Lucky OnesSeattle’s elder statesmen of grunge return with another so-so, Lukin-free effort. [20 May 2008] 
Flight of the Conchords: Flight of the ConchordsHBO’s Kiwi sensation serves up some of their strongest material in a CD that could double as a pop-up book. [9 May 2008] 
Rocket from the Crypt: R.I.P.The last rockin’ hurrah from San Diego’s premier meaty, melodic punk band. [22 April 2008] 
Dead Boys: Return of the Living Dead Boys - Halloween Night 1986 [DVD]A reunion performance sure to appease true fans of this surprisingly mostly alive band. [8 April 2008] 
Human Giant: Season 1This show meets all my criteria for good humor, and it’s a welcome relief from all the wishy-washy, pussy-footing comedy that’s been grazing at my doorstep, lately. [7 April 2008] 
The Presidents of the United States of America: These Are the Good Times PeopleLame duck Presidents attempt to boost approval rating with new, uninteresting record. [31 March 2008] 
Black 47: IraqBronx-based Celtic punks Black 47 offer a weak, ineffectual Iraq war protest album. [18 March 2008] 
The Vines: The Best of the VinesA somewhat preemptive musical highlight reel from the most popular autism-afflicted Aussie rock band of the third Millennium. [14 March 2008] 
Death Angel: Killing SeasonWorthy of a couple spins and a few vigorous goat-throws. [11 March 2008] 
Perfect Strangers: The Complete First and Second SeasonsMay the world discover Balki, Larry, and their shared adventures anew, leading to a comeback hopefully not unlike the late '80s Monkees resurgence. [12 February 2008] 
StoneRider: Three Legs of TroubleThe debut album from these greasy Atlanta rockers fails to turn the musical engine over. [30 January 2008] 
Groundhog DayGroundhog Day still holds up as one of the great mind-bending, heartfelt comedies of all-time. [29 January 2008] 
Saviours: Into AbaddonRich, hard-charging metal from an Oakland band possibly obsessed with Apollyon the Locust King. [25 January 2008] 
Fuzz: The Sound That Revolutionized the WorldThe uninitiated to the fuzz scene might have difficulty telling their Maestro FZ-1As from their Vox Tone Bender copies. [2 January 2008] 
The Hives: The Black and White AlbumSassy Swedes return with a slick new album with enough pep for three rallies. Scandinavian rock isn't dead yet. [12 November 2007] |
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