by isaokato | Jun 13, 2010 | Post
ZZ Top is a rare band for the following achievements: They attract a huge audience playing songs undistinguishable from one another. They went techno during the 80s yet the fans still love them. AC/DC is known for No.1, and Kiss for No.2. But do we know a band that...
by isaokato | Jun 6, 2010 | Post
Despite having one of the biggest groups of cult followers in the history of rock, the Ramones lacked the commercial success to match their fame. Or the band members thought so. Probably that’s why they agreed to sell out by joining a soundtrack of…a B-class horror...
by isaokato | May 30, 2010 | Post
Session bands are common, but none seemed as unbalanced as Contraband. A versatile drummer at the height of his career (Bobby Blotzer from Ratt), a bassist in an all-chick metal band (Share Pederson from Vixen), a guitar-god (Michael Schenker), a former partner of...
by isaokato | May 25, 2010 | Post
Not a single day goes by without seeing at least one update on newspapers regarding the ECFA (Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement), a proposed trade agreement between Taiwan and China. Everybody in Taiwan has an opinion when it comes to relationships with China,...
by isaokato | May 23, 2010 | Post
Surprise, surprise. John Parr sang not one but two movie songs. How have I missed this gem after all these years listening to 80s songs? (Your teenage songs dictate your life. We all need to get used to it.) Well, here it is. Enjoy the curly perm, flight jacket, fake...
by isaokato | May 23, 2010 | Post
A month has passed since the sensational debut of the iPad, and some people are starting to wonder if the fuss is sustainable. Early adopters are loving the iPad even more than the iPhone, but will the mass public follow? My verdict: No, for now.The iPad’s customers,...
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