Parcbench’s Oscar Picks
by: GregVictor
EDITOR’S NOTE: No one on the Parcbench staff had the cojones to go out on a limb with their Oscar picks. No one except Greg…
Thanks to an email message sent by a producer of “The Hurt Locker” (asking voters to vote for his low-budget indie film over a certain $500 million budget 3-D contender), there [...]
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Peter Gabriel – “Scratch My Back” (Music Review)
On March 3, 2010 at 8:26 am
** ½ (out of 4)
Label: Virgin
Scratch “Scratch My Back.” Peter Gabriel’s first solo album in eight years is a set of covers that are an embarrassment to the memory of one of rock’s great artists. I guess making one of these cover albums is a requirement when becoming an old rock ‘n’ roller (Peter Gabriel [...]
EASTON CORBIN – (Music Review)
On March 2, 2010 at 8:22 am
**** (out of 4)
Label: Mercury Nashville
It’s a great day for country music. Today the self-titled debut album from Easton Corbin is finally released. The album is a consistently easy blend of near perfect vocals and incredibly listenable arrangements that would make anyone fall back in love with country music. Some have even called Easton “the [...]
Shannon Curfman- “What You’re Getting Into” (CD Review)
On February 28, 2010 at 12:24 pm
***1/2 (out of 4)
Label: Purdy Records
Singer/songwriter/guitar player Shannon Curfman’s 4th Album “What You’re Getting Into” was released on February 9th of this year and is currently #12 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart.
In 1999 Curfman released her debut album “Loud Guitars, Big Suspicions“- at the tender age of 14- to rave reviews. The impressive blues [...]
A Critic Re-Reviews (Josh Turner’s single “Your Smile”)
On February 26, 2010 at 9:05 am
Last week I reviewed Josh Turner’s latest album, “Haywire.”
Josh currently has the number one song on the country charts (”Why Don’t We Just Dance?”). In the review I mentioned a song (“Your Smile”) that left me feeling frustrated. I jumped to the conclusion that the lyric was “corny” without considering that the song itself may [...]
Get Ready for 2010’s Summer Country Concert Lineup
On February 25, 2010 at 9:09 am
Today Live Nation announced their Country Music 2010 Summer concert schedule (and the return of the Country Megaticket season ticket). Plan ahead so you don’t miss out on what is lining up to be a great summer of country music.
With a Megaticket, fans can buy a country music season ticket that lets them get the [...]
Joshua Bell – “At Home With Friends” (Music review)
On February 24, 2010 at 8:21 am
**** (out of 4)
Label: Sony Classical
There are a few classical CDs that everyone should have on their shelf. These include: Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 5,” “The Three Tenors,” Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring,” and a good collection of Mozart’s “Greatest Hits.” Add Joshua Bell’s “At Home With Friends” to the list. Joshua Bell is [...]
Mitt Romney LMFAO!
On February 22, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Mitt Romey and his wife were leaving Vancouver on Monday after attending the Winter Olympics. They were sitting in coach section of a Canadian airline when the passenger in front of Mrs. Romney reclined his seat into her lap. The tactlessness notwithstanding, passengers are not allowed to recline before the plane has left the gate.
The [...]
Jessica Simpson Finally Gets a Good Review
On February 17, 2010 at 9:02 am
John Mayer gets a lot of press for being a douche.
Even though that appears to be the word du jour to describe him, I personally always thought him to be more of a tool. To be honest, I never really judged or thought about him that much, but the recent hype surrounding his Playboy interview [...]
“A Little More Country Than That” – Maybe the Future of Country Music (and it’s free!)
On at 8:22 am
Country music rising star Easton Corbin is this week’s iTunes free “Single of the Week.” This may not be much of a story now, but in a couple years, when Easton Corbin is headlining sold-out tours and selling millions of albums, you’ll be able to remember the day you got his first single for free.
I’m [...]
“The Team USA Soundtrack” (Music review)
On February 15, 2010 at 9:12 am
*** (out of 4)
If the Opening Ceremonies to the 2010 Olympic Games got you all excited and optimistic about the achievements of athletes around the world, then have I got a CD for you – the “Team USA Soundtrack.” (Speaking of the Opening ceremonies, let us give credit where credit is due… to David Atkins, [...]
Josh Turner – “Haywire” (Music Review)
On February 11, 2010 at 8:11 am
*** (out of 4)
Label: MCA Nashville
I have a free Josh Turner “Haywire” CD to give away to one lucky Parcbench reader. As a bonus, the winner will receive some other promotional materials from Josh’s record label as well!
To Enter…
1) Email me at: Greg@parcbench.com
2) Leave me a comment telling me what your favorite Josh turner song [...]
