Magna Doors - Shaker Heights (The)

Advantages: Brillant stuff
Disadvantages: one or two lacking tracks

...Evanescence:The Open Door Evanescence a well know heavy metal'gothic' band (Although I wouldn't put the gothic in there') First released their debut album 'Fallen' in 2003 and followed that up with their live DVD 'Anywhere But Home' in 2004. In 2006 with Wind-UP Records they released this album 'The Open Door.' In my oppinion it is a great album, although I do prefer their previous album 'Fallen'. Their tracks 'Lithium' and 'Call Me When You're Sober' both have Music video's which are to a great standard. The Band Members Current Members Amy Lee ? lead vocals, piano, keyboards Terry Balsamo ? lead guitars Tim McCord ? bass Former Members David Hodges ? keyboards, piano, drums, backing vocals Ben Moody ? lead guitars Will Boyd ? bass John LeCompt ? rhythm... Read review

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Advantages: A wonderful story, beautifully filmed with exquisite perfomances
Disadvantages: Not a comedy. I repeat, not a comedy

...Before I begin, I feel I must nail my colours firmly to the mast. I love books. I love reading. One of my favourite authors is John Irving. One of my favourite books by Irving is 'A Widow for One Year'. Now, you may be wondering what in the wide, wide world of sports this has to do with my review of a film entitled 'The Door in the Floor'. Well, dear reader, read on and I shall explain... In 2004 a film was made. There is nothing curious in that minor fact. Of course there are hundreds, nay, thousands of films made every year. The film I am referring to, though, is based upon the first third of an existing novel. The novel in question is, funnily enough, 'A Widow for One Year' by John Irving. The screenplay for 'The Door in the Floor' was not written by Irving himself, although he is not averse to screenwriting (he adapted his... Read review

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Advantages: A strong pop effort with a darkier, edgier backbone.
Disadvantages: One weak track - Kyoto Song - doesn't fit in to the album.

...The Cure have always been a surprising band. After the new wave feel of the debut Three Imaginary Boys, and then Boys Don't Cry, they then turned their heads to the Gothic, heavily dark and depressing atmosphere for the trio of albums Seventeen Seconds, Faith, and the classic Pornography, which was at the height of depravity and pure moodiness, and of frontman and all together leader of Robert Smith. Then came Head On The Door. And this started to introduce The Cure as a much different band, one who could create fun, jumpy pop songs as well as the sombre gothic masterpieces. This album also introduced The Cure to the mainstream, as well as an exciting and innovative singles band. The album begins with one of these singles. 'Inbetween Days' is very much a classic Cure single: a simple melody driving along at an energetic pace... Read review

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