Hey everybody, so for those who don't know I really enjoy the band Creed as I think they have some truly great rock songs and some amazing ballads. Higher, My Sacrifice, With Arms Wide Open are just to name a few of their many hits but while those songs are good, their latest one might just very well be their best. It's off their upcoming brand new album 'Full Circle' which hits shelves late October and the brand new single that was just recently released to radio is called 'Overcome.'
The song has a great message behind it, especially coming from lead singer Scott Stapp and the rhythm section and lead guitar is just in your face rock and roll. It's a terrific track and if it's any indication to how the new Creed album is going to sound, well sign me up, cause this song is awesome.
Don't believe me have a listen:
CREED- OVERCOME
I mean I'm hooked from the moment the song begins, it just has that in your face guitar riff and I can't stop listening to it.
TK
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
TK reviews Inglorious Basterds
Well friends, it was one of those movies that I went into expecting some freaking violence and chaos and ultimately left the movies feeling a bit bummed out.
The film's cast first off is terrific in this movie as each character we are introduced to plays a vital role for the most part in the film's story, which of course takes two and a half hours to tell but we'll get to that later. The stars of the film of course are Brad Pitt and Eli Roth who ultimately steal every scene they are in. The two work well together and are quiet convincing as these soldiers and often throw some good one liners back and forth with eachother as well.
But where the two of them succeeds the film falls a bit short and here's why. For being as hyped as this movie was with a tagline stating- You haven't seen war until you've seen it through the eyes of Quentin Tarantino, the film lacks violence and the action I was craving to see.
Sure there are some scenes that live up to those expectations but the film just goes on and on and at times leaves you wanting to just leave yourself. There is too much dialogue in this movie and not enough action and it's kind of depressing. The film's plot just takes way too long to unfold and I think it could of been better condensed and we could of used more action thrown in at the same time.
Aside from Pitt who I think gives an incredible performance the movie just moves too slow for me and I think others will agree with me. Tarantino is hailed as a master film maker but I'm just not ultimately convinced.
The story and plot take too long to unfold and by the end you can almost predict how it's going to end. And that's not how I like my movies.
The story overall however is a good one but it could of been shorter.
TK's rating of Inglorious Basterds- 3/5 stars
The film's cast first off is terrific in this movie as each character we are introduced to plays a vital role for the most part in the film's story, which of course takes two and a half hours to tell but we'll get to that later. The stars of the film of course are Brad Pitt and Eli Roth who ultimately steal every scene they are in. The two work well together and are quiet convincing as these soldiers and often throw some good one liners back and forth with eachother as well.
But where the two of them succeeds the film falls a bit short and here's why. For being as hyped as this movie was with a tagline stating- You haven't seen war until you've seen it through the eyes of Quentin Tarantino, the film lacks violence and the action I was craving to see.
Sure there are some scenes that live up to those expectations but the film just goes on and on and at times leaves you wanting to just leave yourself. There is too much dialogue in this movie and not enough action and it's kind of depressing. The film's plot just takes way too long to unfold and I think it could of been better condensed and we could of used more action thrown in at the same time.
Aside from Pitt who I think gives an incredible performance the movie just moves too slow for me and I think others will agree with me. Tarantino is hailed as a master film maker but I'm just not ultimately convinced.
The story and plot take too long to unfold and by the end you can almost predict how it's going to end. And that's not how I like my movies.
The story overall however is a good one but it could of been shorter.
TK's rating of Inglorious Basterds- 3/5 stars
Saturday, August 22, 2009
TK reviews Nickelback's Dark Horse Tour
Hello everyone,
The morning after a concert is always fun. I'm still tired but that's to be expected after standing on my feet for 7 hours at work then an additional four at the show. But you people don't care about that, you people care about how rocking the show was.
First and foremost the weather was a bit uncooperative last night out at First Midwest Bank but luckily as Hinder/Nickelback took the stage the rain quieted down. But before that we had new rock group- Saving Abel take the stage. They got the crowd riled up pretty well and for being only 6:30 there was a decent size crowd already on hand. They played about five songs from their debut disc but two I only recognized including the closing song- Addicted To, which had the entire place up and singing.
Up next is a band who I think just rocks live, Papa Roach. The guys in PR tore through a set and played a lot of fan favorites including- Getting Away with Murder, Scars and of course Last Resort which closed out their set. These guys know how to rock and are very good at what they do.
Third was Hinder. Am a big fan of these guys but as for seeing them live, I'm not really sold. The guys can rock but the lead singing leaves something to be desired. He sounded great when the band blasted out Lips of an Angel which had the 19,000 plus size crowd singing along but on other tracks you couldn't really understand him too well and that was kind of a turn off. But other then that they mixed songs from their current album including Use Me with songs from their debut album including How Long and the closing rocker- Get Stoned.
Last but not least was Nickelback. I love this band and have never seen them headline a show, just open for Bon Jovi a couple of years ago. But now that they have their own headlining tour, the boys in Nickelback are proving they are all that and more. They blasted the opening song- Something in Your Mouth and went right into their countless of hits. They tore through Because of You, Figured You Out and Burn it to the Ground. They mixed rock with their slower stuff including terrific performances of Savin Me, Far Away, Photograph and an unreal performance of Rockstar.
The band even had Papa Roach and Hinder's lead singers come out for a jam session of AC/DC Highway to Hell which was freaking sweet! Nickelback defintely knows how to get an audience involved as frontman Chad Kroeger may have spent a little too much time talking last night instead of playing but the show still rocked. They also played If Today Was Your Last Day, Gotta Be Somebody and came out for two encores including Someday and of course Animals which was just surreal.
All in all one of the best shows I've seen this year and maybe for all time. Nickelback just has songs that mean something to me and it's so cool to hear them sung live. They sound terrific live and know how to play to a crowd. They brought pyro and fire and everything in between with them and know how to put on a good show.
TK's rating- 4/5 stars for the Dark Horse 2009 Tour
TK
The morning after a concert is always fun. I'm still tired but that's to be expected after standing on my feet for 7 hours at work then an additional four at the show. But you people don't care about that, you people care about how rocking the show was.
First and foremost the weather was a bit uncooperative last night out at First Midwest Bank but luckily as Hinder/Nickelback took the stage the rain quieted down. But before that we had new rock group- Saving Abel take the stage. They got the crowd riled up pretty well and for being only 6:30 there was a decent size crowd already on hand. They played about five songs from their debut disc but two I only recognized including the closing song- Addicted To, which had the entire place up and singing.
Up next is a band who I think just rocks live, Papa Roach. The guys in PR tore through a set and played a lot of fan favorites including- Getting Away with Murder, Scars and of course Last Resort which closed out their set. These guys know how to rock and are very good at what they do.
Third was Hinder. Am a big fan of these guys but as for seeing them live, I'm not really sold. The guys can rock but the lead singing leaves something to be desired. He sounded great when the band blasted out Lips of an Angel which had the 19,000 plus size crowd singing along but on other tracks you couldn't really understand him too well and that was kind of a turn off. But other then that they mixed songs from their current album including Use Me with songs from their debut album including How Long and the closing rocker- Get Stoned.
Last but not least was Nickelback. I love this band and have never seen them headline a show, just open for Bon Jovi a couple of years ago. But now that they have their own headlining tour, the boys in Nickelback are proving they are all that and more. They blasted the opening song- Something in Your Mouth and went right into their countless of hits. They tore through Because of You, Figured You Out and Burn it to the Ground. They mixed rock with their slower stuff including terrific performances of Savin Me, Far Away, Photograph and an unreal performance of Rockstar.
The band even had Papa Roach and Hinder's lead singers come out for a jam session of AC/DC Highway to Hell which was freaking sweet! Nickelback defintely knows how to get an audience involved as frontman Chad Kroeger may have spent a little too much time talking last night instead of playing but the show still rocked. They also played If Today Was Your Last Day, Gotta Be Somebody and came out for two encores including Someday and of course Animals which was just surreal.
All in all one of the best shows I've seen this year and maybe for all time. Nickelback just has songs that mean something to me and it's so cool to hear them sung live. They sound terrific live and know how to play to a crowd. They brought pyro and fire and everything in between with them and know how to put on a good show.
TK's rating- 4/5 stars for the Dark Horse 2009 Tour
TK
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Ok so it's been a while, so time for some catchup with TK.
Hey everyone, as some of you have noticed and have let me known, my blog has been a bit dull lately and I apologize because well things in my life are going great and I've just been so busy at work lately as well.
First and foremost I've spent the last two plus weeks with my girlfriend before she went back to school which she just did a couple of days ago and I'm happy to report everything is great. She is the greatest girl in the whole wide world (lol cheesy but true.) I've never been happier in my 23 years of exsistence and can't wait to see what happens next. So my time was focused elsewhere so the blog did suffer but yeah it was worth it.
Secondly, I've been working nonstop at work lately as the cashier team is down to just myself and another. So in turn that means I'm currently working 6 days a week, yes six. It's stressful after a while but I keep telling myself about the money that I'm making so I'll treat myself to something nice soon (Guitar Hero 5 perhaps), I think so.
So yeah that's what's been going on here. Still got the radio show every Tuesday from 12pm-2pm, so keep on listening to that. Of course my blog will return to it's normal form once the fall shows get back into swing, as I'll be recapping Heroes, The Office and who knows what else.
Things are just going so great in my life right now, I can't stop smiling, no joke. So I figured I'd post a quick update before bed just to let all you guys know what is going on. Thanks for checking the blog and I promise to post new things as they happen.
Night, TK.
First and foremost I've spent the last two plus weeks with my girlfriend before she went back to school which she just did a couple of days ago and I'm happy to report everything is great. She is the greatest girl in the whole wide world (lol cheesy but true.) I've never been happier in my 23 years of exsistence and can't wait to see what happens next. So my time was focused elsewhere so the blog did suffer but yeah it was worth it.
Secondly, I've been working nonstop at work lately as the cashier team is down to just myself and another. So in turn that means I'm currently working 6 days a week, yes six. It's stressful after a while but I keep telling myself about the money that I'm making so I'll treat myself to something nice soon (Guitar Hero 5 perhaps), I think so.
So yeah that's what's been going on here. Still got the radio show every Tuesday from 12pm-2pm, so keep on listening to that. Of course my blog will return to it's normal form once the fall shows get back into swing, as I'll be recapping Heroes, The Office and who knows what else.
Things are just going so great in my life right now, I can't stop smiling, no joke. So I figured I'd post a quick update before bed just to let all you guys know what is going on. Thanks for checking the blog and I promise to post new things as they happen.
Night, TK.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Friends..
Rejoice as I will be back and blogging better then ever this week:
To answer some fan mail I have received, yes there is someone new in my life and she is amazing.
I have some movies to review along with a couple of concerts to recap!
So have no fear because TK is coming back and better then ever!
TK OUT!
To answer some fan mail I have received, yes there is someone new in my life and she is amazing.
I have some movies to review along with a couple of concerts to recap!
So have no fear because TK is coming back and better then ever!
TK OUT!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Hey everyone...
hey everybody.. sorry it's been so long since my last posting but i've been very busy and have a lot of things happening in my life right now, but don't worry, i'll have some new postings when things slow down here don't worry.
tk
tk
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
A night out with friends you'll just never forget..
A Great Night out with two great hilarious friends...
So everyone has traditions and for me I have one that is near the top my list of traditions. The one I'm referring to here is the one where myself, Emily and Shannon hang out for a couple of hours and just catch up and hang out. The three of us became pretty close at Lewis and after graduation we all wanted to make sure we hung out occasionally and have kept that promise alive and well.
Whenever the three of us get together it's a few hours of just non stop laughs and reminiscing about the old times we had at Lewis and from other visits,and I wouldn't trade those moments/memories for a second. So the three of us went to T.G.I. Friday's a few weeks ago and decided that we need to hang out sooner rather then later because time between our last visits was much to long. So the three of us collectively brainstormed and came up with a fantastic (Shannon's word) idea. We mentioned the idea of going to the movies so we ultimately decided to go to Hollywood Blvd. Shannon and I have never been there, while Emily had once, so we figured, what a terrific idea.
So of course it wouldn't be an adventure somewhere without a great car ride featuring myself and Shannon. For those who don't know Shannon she is quite a loud and very funny individual who can make me laugh like no one else, and I mean that. (Just ask her to do a certain voice!) So we set out to find Hollywood Blvd and of course the two of us aren't very good with directions so it's always a journey no matter where we head out too.
Surprisingly we found the place with ease and got there in like record time, only took us just over 30 minutes, so that was nice. So of course we arrived a bit early and had to figure out what to do with our time. So of course we just start telling old stories and Shannon breaks into some random voice/video from Youtube and I nearly pissed my pants cause I was laughing so hard. Then a damn bee flew into my car and the two of us over reacted just a bit, seeing that it was kind of small but that's neither here nor there.
So after Emily arrived we all went inside and the place looks small for a theater but it packs a lot of people in and screens a lot of shows. And the best part of the whole experience aside from the people was the fact that we got to order food and they served alcohol at the movies! It's still kind of weird to see people ordering food and beer during a movie, but awesome at the same time. So yes we got the food and it was rather tasty and of course it was just a good time from here on out.
After the whole experience had come and gone we got to thinking we need to take some pictures of the three of us because we don't have a single one of us as a group. What happened next stole the night as we asked a random person to take a picture of us and at first they kind of looked at us weird and didn't help us but then some kid came over and took a picture. So he did and what made the picture is the fact that Shannon is attempting to do like a Captain Morgan type pose as she has her leg twisted to the side.
TK
So everyone has traditions and for me I have one that is near the top my list of traditions. The one I'm referring to here is the one where myself, Emily and Shannon hang out for a couple of hours and just catch up and hang out. The three of us became pretty close at Lewis and after graduation we all wanted to make sure we hung out occasionally and have kept that promise alive and well.
Whenever the three of us get together it's a few hours of just non stop laughs and reminiscing about the old times we had at Lewis and from other visits,and I wouldn't trade those moments/memories for a second. So the three of us went to T.G.I. Friday's a few weeks ago and decided that we need to hang out sooner rather then later because time between our last visits was much to long. So the three of us collectively brainstormed and came up with a fantastic (Shannon's word) idea. We mentioned the idea of going to the movies so we ultimately decided to go to Hollywood Blvd. Shannon and I have never been there, while Emily had once, so we figured, what a terrific idea.
So of course it wouldn't be an adventure somewhere without a great car ride featuring myself and Shannon. For those who don't know Shannon she is quite a loud and very funny individual who can make me laugh like no one else, and I mean that. (Just ask her to do a certain voice!) So we set out to find Hollywood Blvd and of course the two of us aren't very good with directions so it's always a journey no matter where we head out too.
Surprisingly we found the place with ease and got there in like record time, only took us just over 30 minutes, so that was nice. So of course we arrived a bit early and had to figure out what to do with our time. So of course we just start telling old stories and Shannon breaks into some random voice/video from Youtube and I nearly pissed my pants cause I was laughing so hard. Then a damn bee flew into my car and the two of us over reacted just a bit, seeing that it was kind of small but that's neither here nor there.
So after Emily arrived we all went inside and the place looks small for a theater but it packs a lot of people in and screens a lot of shows. And the best part of the whole experience aside from the people was the fact that we got to order food and they served alcohol at the movies! It's still kind of weird to see people ordering food and beer during a movie, but awesome at the same time. So yes we got the food and it was rather tasty and of course it was just a good time from here on out.
After the whole experience had come and gone we got to thinking we need to take some pictures of the three of us because we don't have a single one of us as a group. What happened next stole the night as we asked a random person to take a picture of us and at first they kind of looked at us weird and didn't help us but then some kid came over and took a picture. So he did and what made the picture is the fact that Shannon is attempting to do like a Captain Morgan type pose as she has her leg twisted to the side.
She looks at the picture and like runs to the window and is hunching over laughing so loud it's so awesome, and Emily and I are just looking at one another laughing and thinking 'good lord.' Then of course after the laughter subsided the three of us took some more pictures by the car as I couldn't get the three of us in one single shot and it was really starting to drive me crazy. So after a few attempts, like the one pictured below, Shannon tried and of course she couldn't either, but it was in the attempts that we just found more laughter.
The moral of our adventures and times together is that these two girls are two of my dear friends and we just have an unbelievable time together. We can make each other laugh like it's our job and the times are just instant classics and make for good stories down the road. I look forward to our next trip together because God only knows what's going to happen then! And oh yes, Emily managed to get a picture of the three of us that ultimately just sums up the night. Good times!
MMMMM alrightttt!
TK
Well the results are in... a new countdown has been decided.
Thanks to the two votes casted, yes two votes, come on people I expect more of my followers, my next top 10 countdown will be my TOP 10 FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL-TIME! Now it will take some time to figure out the list because I want to make sure it's the best of the best and that I don't leave a single deserving movie off the list.
the countdown will take some time, so don't worry I'll keep you all posted to when the list will begin to unveil itself.
Thanks to those who voted, and keep on checking!
TK
the countdown will take some time, so don't worry I'll keep you all posted to when the list will begin to unveil itself.
Thanks to those who voted, and keep on checking!
TK
Saturday, August 1, 2009
DEXTER season 4 sneak peek
For fans of the Showtime show, Dexter, this teaser poster for the upcoming season is a must see:
TK
TK
Bloom passing on Pirates 4
So was reading a little scoop on some movie news and am sad to report that Orlando Bloom will reportedly not be in Pirates 4. He apparently doesn't want to continue his character because he feels that his characters role was tied up nicely in the last Pirates film.
Hard to blame the guy because he gets to spend more time with his girlfriend Miranda Kerr, and can you honestly blame him? No, no you can't because she is smoking hot!
Well, sorry I havent had any new posts this week, it's been very hectic for me lately, so talk to you guys later.
TK
Hard to blame the guy because he gets to spend more time with his girlfriend Miranda Kerr, and can you honestly blame him? No, no you can't because she is smoking hot!
Well, sorry I havent had any new posts this week, it's been very hectic for me lately, so talk to you guys later.
TK
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