General Jabbo
General Jabbo is a freelance writer who works in advertising in the Metro Detroit area. He has been published internationally and has written for newspapers, magazines, Web, radio and advertising copy.
Read More »
...
- Page Views
- 29,238
- Content
- 108
- Fans
- 2
- Contributor since
- 10/20/2007
Education/Experience
Oakland University, Bachelor's Degree in JournalismAffiliations
Masked Movie SnobsFavorites
Fans
Displaying Results 1 - 108 (of 108) for Yahoo! Voices
-
Elvis Presley - Elvis Country (Legacy Edition) CD ReviewIn the summer of 1970, Presley and his band went in the studio for some of the most fruitful sessions of the legendary singer's career. These sessions produced the material found on Elvis Country (Legacy Edition).
-
The Who - Quadrophenia: The Director's CutThe Who's classic rock opera, Quadrophenia, is being rereleased as a "Director's Cut" that includes a 100-page hardcover book with a 13,000-word essay by Pete Townshend, the original album, two CDs of demos, a 7" single, and a DVD with surround mixes of s
-
Elvis Presley (Legacy Edition) CD ReviewWhen Presley released his first two albums — Elvis Presley and Elvis in 1956 — he forever altered not only the rock 'n' roll landscape, but popular music in general. Now both of these landmark albums are available in remastered form as Elvis Presley (Lega
-
Tony Bennett - the Best of the Improv Recordings CD ReviewAs the 1960s wore on and rock 'n' roll became more ingrained into American popular culture, artists such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett faced a career crossroads.
-
Frank Sinatra - Best of Vegas CD Review"Don't you love the sound of the big band?" an exuberant Frank Sinatra asked his audience in a spirited version of "Pennies From Heaven" recorded in 1987 at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.
-
Jerry Lee Lewis - Mean Old Man: Deluxe Edition CD Review"If I look like a mean old man, that's what I am," proclaims Jerry Lee Lewis on the title track of his new duets album, fully embracing his elder statesman status in both the rock 'n' roll and country worlds.
-
Paul McCartney & Wings - Band on the Run: Special Edition CD ReviewAfter the breakup of the Beatles and the subsequent release of two quirky, yet charming albums '" McCartney and Ram '" Paul McCartney decided he'd missed being in a band and Wings was born.
-
Heaven & Hell - Neon Nights DVD ReviewThe world of heavy metal lost one of its most towering figures in May of 2010 when Ronnie James Dio succumbed to stomach cancer.
-
Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan - in Session DVD ReviewOn December 6, 1983, blues history was made when Albert King symbolically passed the torch to one of his most famous disciples, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
-
Elvis Presley - Viva ELVIS CD ReviewIn honor of what would have been Elvis Presley's 75th birthday, Cirque du Soleil set about honoring the King with a show in the city that became synonymous with Presley in his later touring years '" Las Vegas.
-
Ladies & Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones DVD ReviewThe year 1972 was a pivotal one for The Rolling Stones. They spent the summer as tax exiles in France, emerging from their drug-fueled haze to release arguably their greatest album, Exile on Main Street.
-
John Lennon - Gimme Some Truth (Sampler) CD ReviewWhen the John Lennon catalog was first issued on CD, the original mixes were used '" but so were liberal amounts of noise reduction.
-
Chuck - the Complete Third Season DVD ReviewSeason three of Chuck finds Chuck (Zachary Levi) at a crossroads in his life. He now has the Intersect 2.0 downloaded in his brain, enabling him not only to be able to "flash" on subjects to gain information on them, but also to gain abilities.
-
Electric Light Orchestra Live: The Early Years - DVD ReviewThe Move was dead, but from its ashes rose the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).
-
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Pictures at an Exhibition: Special Edition DVD ReviewProg rock has always been ambitious in its focus, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer are no different. Viewed by some as pretentious while others see them as genius, Emerson, Lake & Palmer have straddled that very line for the better part of 40 years.
-
Roy Orbison: The Last Concert - CD ReviewThroughout Roy Orbison's life, his stunning, operatic, angelic voice was admired not only by millions of fans, but by his peers as well, with artists such as The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, and Bono singing his praises.
-
Frank Sinatra - September of My Years CD ReviewThe year was 1965 and Frank Sinatra was soon to be 50 years old. While that may not seem old for an entertainer now, it was then, and Sinatra was facing a midlife crisis of sorts.
-
This is Elvis - DVD ReviewIt would be difficult at best to document the career of Elvis Presley in 102 minutes, but This is Elvis does a reasonable job of doing just that.
-
The Trouble with Girls - DVD ReviewThe Trouble With Girls was Elvis Presley's penultimate film of the 1960s. Based on the novel Chautauqua by Day Keene and Dwight Vincent, the film is oddly titled and conjures up images of mid-1960s Elvis movies films with girls in bikinis.
-
Charro! - DVD ReviewContinuing the more serious theme of his recent films, Charro! is notable in that it is the only Elvis Presley film in which he doesn't sing, with his only vocal coming in the form of the title song, played over the opening credits.
-
Elvis: That's the Way it is - Special Edition DVD ReviewIt was good to be the King and the time was ripe for a documentary of this rebirth. Filmed over several shows in August 1970, Elvis: That's The Way It Is - Special Edition is a brilliant snapshot of this period.
-
Live a Little, Love a Little - DVD ReviewLive a Little, Love a Little, finds Elvis Presley in a more "adult" role, moving away from the tired formula used in so many of his '60s films.
-
Speedway - DVD ReviewIn an attempt to possibly recreate the success of Viva Las Vegas, Elvis Presley stars as a racecar driver with a dynamic leading lady in Speedway.
-
Stay Away, Joe - DVD ReviewElvis Presley plays Native American bull rider Joe Lightcloud, who convinces his congressman to give his father 20 heifers and a quality bull to raise on their reservation in Stay Away, Joe.
-
Double Trouble - DVD ReviewIn Double Trouble, Elvis Presley stars as Guy Lambert '" an American singer on tour in England '" something the real Presley wanted to do, but was unable to throughout his career thanks to legal issues with the Colonel.
-
Spinout - DVD ReviewIn Spinout, Elvis Presley plays a singing racecar driver named Mike McCoy. While this isn't much different than the typical 60's Elvis movie fare, the film is more fun and Presley seems to be enjoying himself.
-
Harum Scarum - DVD ReviewWhile many Elvis Presley supporters claim he could have been a fine actor, given the right material, his detractors point to films such as Harum Scarum as their proof otherwise.
-
Tickle Me - DVD ReviewElvis Presley stars as Lonnie Beale, a singing rodeo rider looking for work.
-
Girl Happy - DVD ReviewElvis Presley cashes in on the beach-movie craze of the 1960s with Girl Happy.
-
Viva Las Vegas: Deluxe Edition - DVD ReviewElvis Presley made some forgettable movies, but he also made a few that have become classics. Viva Las Vegas is among the latter and is often cited as one of Presley's best films.
-
Kissin' Cousins - DVD ReviewElvis Presley expands his acting horizons, playing two roles in the low-budget comedy Kissin' Cousins.
-
It Happened at the World's Fair - DVD ReviewThe Century 21 Exposition, also known as the 1962 World's Fair is the setting for Elvis Presley's 1963 film, It Happened at the World's Fair.
-
Jailhouse Rock - Deluxe Edition DVD ReviewJailhouse Rock, Elvis Presley's third movie '" and first for MGM '" is widely considered to be one of his best. Certainly the dance sequence set to the title song is one of the most iconic moments of not only Presley's career, but for musicals in general.
-
Interview with Jerry Schilling; Producer, Music Industry Professional, and Friend of ElvisJerry Schilling first met Elvis Presley when Presley was a mere 19 years old and a mostly unknown singer. While Schilling was only 12 at the time, the two hit it off and formed a 23-year friendship that lasted until Presley's death in 1977.
-
Elvis on Tour - DVD ReviewNot just a concert performance, Elvis On Tour gives a behind-the-scenes look at Presley's tour with plenty of backstage moments.
-
Elvis: 75th Anniversary DVD Collection ReviewCounting the two concert documentaries, Elvis Presley appeared in 33 movies during his career.
-
This is the Blues: Volume One and Two CD ReviewThe blues genre has been graced with many greats over the years '" from Robert Johnson to B.B. King to Stevie Ray Vaughan '" and to honor them all would arguably take hundreds of volumes.
-
Judas Priest - British Steel: 30th Anniversary Edition ReviewIn music, "genre defining" is a phrase limited to the very best albums. It's a goal every artist strives for, but only a select few actually achieve.
-
Elvis Presley - on Stage: Legacy Edition CD ReviewWhen Elvis Presley returned to live concerts in 1969, he did so with a fire not seen since the earlier part of his career.
-
Live at Knebworth - CD ReviewWhile many festivals have boasted incredible lineups of music, the one held at Knebworth in June of 1990 has often been called the best British rock concert of all time.
-
Solid Dudes Kitchen - Season One DVD ReviewWhen one thinks of cooking shows, it often brings to mind images of snooty chefs in five-star restaurants making bizarre dishes in sparrow-sized portions. So what are regular folks who enjoy eating a good, hearty meal to do?
-
Paul McCartney - Good Evening New York City CD/DVD ReviewWhen the Beatles played Shea Stadium in 1965, it revolutionized the concert industry.
-
Chickenfoot - Deluxe Limited Edition CD ReviewIt's been a great first year for the super group Chickenfoot.
-
REO Speedwagon - Not so Silent Night CD ReviewIt's been a busy few years for veteran rockers REO Speedwagon.
-
The Transformers: Season Two, Volume One (25th Anniversary Edition) DVD ReviewAfter the success of the initial 16 episodes of The Transformers, the show was renewed for a whopping 49 episodes, 28 of which are collected on The Transformers: Season Two, Volume One.
-
Ace Frehley - Anomaly CD ReviewAfter the release of his classic album, Trouble Walkin', Ace Frehley repeatedly promised fans its follow-up was imminent.
-
Two and a Half Men Season 6 DVD ReviewSeason six of Two and a Half Men brings more of the usual antics from drunken womanizer Charlie (Charlie Sheen), his neurotic brother Alan (Jon Cryer), and Alan's dimwitted son, Jake (Angus T. Jones) but offers some twists.
-
Elvis - the Ed Sullivan Show: The Classic Performances DVD Review1956 is often viewed as the "Big Bang" year for rock 'n' roll and no star made a bigger bang than a young man from Tupelo, MS named Elvis Presley.
-
From Elvis in Memphis: Legacy Edition CD ReviewWhile it may be difficult to believe now, Elvis Presley's career in the late 1960s prior to his triumphant '68 Comeback Special was on the skids.
-
Watchmen (Director's Cut) DVD ReviewWhen Watchmen was first conceived, it was designed to be something unfilmable '" or certainly not something that could be contained in a standard two-hour movie.
-
American Gladiators (The Original Series) - the Battle Begins DVD ReviewWhen American Gladiators debuted in 1989, it took advantage of the popularity of professional wrestling sweeping America at the time.
-
Transformers: The Complete First Season (25th Anniversary Edition)Coming off the heels of two blockbuster live-action movies, and timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Transformers inception, Shout! Factory brings to DVD Transformers: The Complete First Season.
-
Let it Roll: Songs by George Harrison CD ReviewThe quiet Beatle gets the best of treatment on the career-spanning Let it Roll: Songs by George Harrison. At a single disc however, the problem with this collection isn't what was included '" it's with what wasn't.
-
Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76 DVD ReviewFew bands have managed to have as much success with as many lineups as Deep Purple.
-
Big Star - #1 Record/Radio City CD ReviewBig Star is one of those bands whose massive influence never translated into massive success. Bands such as R.E.M. and the Replacements worshipped the ground these guys walked on, yet many music fans have never heard of them.
-
Frank Sinatra - Classic Sinatra II CD ReviewNine years after the double-platinum Classic Sinatra, Capitol/EMI is following up that popular release with Classic Sinatra II.
-
Chickenfoot - CD ReviewEarlier this decade, when the chances of reuniting with Van Halen seemed remote at best, Sammy Hagar put together a supergroup...
-
Valkyrie - Two Disc Special Edition DVD ReviewDuring his time in power during World War II, there were numerous failed attempts to take Adolf Hitler's life. Among the most notable was Operation Valkyrie...
-
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: The Criterion Collection - DVD ReviewHow would life be if you were to age backwards? How could you sustain a normal relationship? These are among the questions pondered in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
-
Galaxy Quest: Deluxe Edition - DVD ReviewWith the new Star Trek film in theaters, what better time than to re-release the DVD of the movie that lampooned it so well 10 years ago? Now in a deluxe edition, Galaxy Quest is back and better than ever.
-
Frank Sinatra: Live at the Meadowlands CD ReviewAt 70 years old, most singers are long retired, or should be, which makes Frank Sinatra's inspired performance on Live at the Meadowlands all the more impressive.
-
Frank Sinatra - My Way CD ReviewIn 1968, Frank Sinatra took a stab at modern pop rock with his album Cycles.
-
Jeff Beck's Performing This Week...Live At Ronnie Scott's: DVD ReviewIt's not often a legendary guitarist at the height of his powers plays an intimate show, let alone a week's worth of them -
Star Wars - the Clone Wars: A Galaxy Divided DVD ReviewAfter the dismal reviews of the animated film Star Wars - The Clone Wars, fans didn't expect much from the TV show spun off from the movie.
-
Never Say Never Again Collector's Edition DVD ReviewAfter 12 years away from the role, Sean Connery returned as James Bond in 1983's Never Say Never Again, the title of which came from Connery's wife after he claimed he'd never play 007 again.
-
Quantum of Solace 2-Disc Special Edition DVD ReviewDaniel Craig's gritty take on James Bond gets a second go-around in Quantum of Solace, the 22nd film in the long-running franchise. It begins minutes after 2006's excellent Casino Royale ends with Bond in a high-speed car chase. -
Bruce Springsteen - Working on a Dream CD ReviewWhile on tour for his excellent 2007 album Magic, Bruce Springsteen quickly realized the fabled E Street Band was playing some of the best shows of its career. -
Frank Sinatra - on the Radio: The Lucky Strike "Lite-Up Time" Shows 1949-1950 CD ReviewThe end of the 1940s was a tumultuous time for Frank Sinatra. Waning in popularity, he worked more than ever to keep his name out there.
-
The Who - at Kilburn 1977 DVD ReviewWhen it comes to live performances, few rock bands match the intensity of The Who, especially in their original incarnation. That edge is in full force in the two shows contained in The Who - At Kilburn 1977 DVD.
-
Tropic Thunder - Unrated Director's Cut DVD ReviewThe idea of a movie about actors whose life ends up imitating their art is not new '" Three Amigos comes to mind as one of the more famous ones. Tropic Thunder is the latest in such a line of films and it delivers on all levels. -
AC/DC - Black Ice CD ReviewIt's been said that AC/DC has written the same album for over 30 years. While there is some truth to that, they still have albums that are better than others.
-
Lil' Bush: Resident of the United States - Season 2 DVD ReviewLil' Bush: Resident of the United States returns for a second season, entitled “Staying the Courses,†and continues to follow the exploits of Lil' Bush and the Lil' Cronies (Lil' Cheney, Lil' Condi and Lil' Rummy). -
Creedence Clearwater Revival - 40th Anniversary CD Reissues ReviewIn 1968, Creedence Clearwater Revival (or CCR) released their self-titled debut album and quickly became one of the biggest bands in the world. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of their first album, Fantasy has re-released a number of CCR albums. -
Two and a Half Men Season 4 DVD ReviewTwo and a Half Men tells the story of freewheeling jingle writer, Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen), whose hard-partying lifestyle is interrupted when his brother Alan (Jon Cryer) gets divorced and kicked out of his house. -
David Gilmour - Live in Gdansk CD/DVD ReviewIn 2006, former Pink Floyd guitarist and singer David Gilmour was invited to play the Gdansk Shipyard in Poland to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Solidarity. -
The Godfather - the Coppola Restoration DVD ReviewIt's been 36 years since the release of Francis Ford Coppola's classic mafia film, The Godfather, and in the ensuing years, the trilogy of films have not only come to be recognized as examples of great filmmaking, but have also become ingrained in American popular culture. -
John Mellencamp - Life Death Love and Freedom CD ReviewJohn Mellencamp delves into American folk, blues and country on his latest release, the moody Life Death Love and Freedom. -
Sinatra - DVD ReviewIt is difficult for any movie or television show to do justice to Frank Sinatra's remarkable career, which spanned parts of seven decades, yet, the miniseries Sinatra largely succeeds at doing just that.
-
Buckcherry - 15 CD ReviewBuckcherry came out of the late '90s Hollywood music scene as seemingly a breath a fresh air to those fed up with grunge and longing for the gritty rock and roll of yesteryear. -
Sinatra at the Movies CD ReviewThroughout his remarkable singing career spanning parts of seven decades, Frank Sinatra also appeared in 58 films.
-
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: John, Paul, Tom & Ringo DVD ReviewIn the near decade The Tomorrow Show With Tom Snyder aired on NBC, Snyder had a number of cutting-edge performers appear on the show. -
Cloverfield DVD ReviewOn a recent trip to Japan, producer J.J. Abrams saw a number of Godzilla toys in a toy store and realized the impact the fictional creature has on Japanese culture to this day. He then thought, "what if America had such a creature?"
-
Bushwhack CD ReviewWith their self-titled debut, Connecticut-based Bushwhack delivers an atmospheric blend of experimental prog-rock that conjures up thoughts of Dream Theater and Porcupine Tree while maintaining their own original sound.
-
Fight - War of Words: The Film with CD ReviewRob Halford stunned the metal world in 1992 when he announced he was leaving Judas Priest, the band he had fronted for many years. -
Lil' Bush - Resident of the United States: Season One DVD ReviewPresident George W. Bush has been fodder for comedians since virtually his first day in office. It is therefore no surprise there is an animated series dedicated to him. That series is Comedy Central's Lil' Bush: Resident of the United States. -
No Country for Old Men DVD ReviewWhat would you do if you discovered $2 million in untraceable, unmarked bills - drug money no one would miss? That's the question pondered in No Country For Old Men, the latest film from the Coen Brothers.
-
Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero/Batman - Mask of the Phantasm DVD ReviewDouble features are all the rage again with the release of two classic Batman animated features on one DVD. Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero (1997) and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) give fans a double dose of the caped crusader.
-
Sarah Brightman - Symphony CD ReviewCrossover superstar, Sarah Brightman, returns with Symphony, her first album of new material in five years. Recorded in Germany, and produced by longtime producer, Frank Peterson, Symphony is an exciting mix of classical, pop, and rock.
-
Honeydripper Sound Track ReviewAmerican music was at a crossroads in 1950. The big band music of the previous generation was fading in popularity with new forms taking its place.
-
Kissology: The Ultimate Kiss Collection, Vol. 3 1992-2000You wanted the best, you got the best. Kissology: The Ultimate Kiss Collection Vol. 3 is the third and, depending on who you believe (Gene Simmons claims there will be 10 volumes total), final volume of the excellent Kissology DVD series.
-
Frasier - the Tenth Season DVD ReviewFor over 20 years, Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer played the character of Dr. Frasier Crane, first on Cheers, then on his own spin-off show, Frasier.
-
U2 - the Joshua Tree Expanded Edition CD ReviewIt's been 20 years since U2 released their landmark album, The Joshua Tree.
-
A Charlie Brown Christmas CD ReviewIn 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas, the first of the animated Peanuts specials, aired on CBS. Though now considered a holiday classic, the special wasn't a sure thing when it first aired.
-
Gene Simmons Zipper Issue #1 Comic ReviewLong before he got into a rock and roll band, Gene Simmons of Kiss was into comic books.
-
Eric Clapton & Friends - Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 DVD ReviewIn 1998, after many years of dealing with his own drug and alcohol addictions, Eric Clapton founded the Crossroads Centre in Antigua, West Indies.
-
Live Free or Die Hard DVD ReviewWhen computer hacker Matt Farrell, played by Justin Long, finishes a program amidst competition from his fellow hackers, he unknowingly helps his employer
-
Blackmore's Night - "Paris Moon" DVD ReviewIt's been over 10 years since Ritchie Blackmore left the final incarnation of Rainbow to form Blackmore's Night - a fusion of Renaissance music, folk music, and rock and roll that really can't be classified as any one of them, yet has elements of all of them.
-
The McCartney Years DVD ReviewIt's been nearly 40 years since that other band Paul McCartney was in before Wings called it a day. During that time, he carved out one of the most successful solo careers of all time.
-
Shrek the Third (Widescreen Edition) DVD ReviewShrek, Donkey, and Puss in Boots make their comedic return in Shrek the Third. When Shrek's father-in-law King Harold (played by John Cleese) falls ill, Shrek has to fill in as king of Far Far Away.
-
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon DVD ReviewIt's been nearly 35 years since the last men set foot on the moon, yet the Apollo lunar missions continue to pique our curiosity.
-
Queen Rock Montreal & Live Aid DVD ReviewAt the tail end of 1981, Queen was at the height of its considerable powers, having topped the album and singles charts in both the UK and US, playing for over 130,000 people in Brazil and with the number one video in the UK.
-
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - the Palace of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hills, MI Concert ReviewOpening with "Radio Nowhere," one of nine songs featured from his new album, Magic, the band played a spirited set that went over two hours and rarely let up in intensity.
-
SiCKO DVD ReviewAcademy Award-winning filmmaker Michael Moore returns with SiCKO, an eye-opening look at the American health care system and all its flaws.
-
Ratatouille DVD ReviewDisney and Pixar have cooked up yet another great story with their latest hit, Ratatouille. Directed by Brad Bird of Incredibles fame, Ratatouille is the unlikely story of Remy the rat, voiced by Patton Oswalt.
-
Sammy Hagar Concert Review - Detroit, MI 11/2/07Sammy Hagar brought the Cabo Wabo Cantina to Detroit on Friday as he and his band, the Waboritas, rocked the Fox Theatre.
-
The Best of the Colbert Report DVD ReviewStephen Colbert, the former Daily Show correspondent and current host of The Colbert Report, recently announced he was running for president in 2008, but only in his home state of South Carolina and as both a Democrat and a Republican.
-
Robert Plant, Alison Krauss Raise Bar with Raising SandFor those who only know Robert Plant as the primal screamer behind such Led Zeppelin classics as "The Immigrant Song" and "Whole Lotta Love," his pairing with bluegrass star Alison Krauss may come as a surprise.
-
Van Halen Concert Review - Detroit, MI 10/20/07Van Halen returned to Detroit Saturday at Joe Louis Arena for the first time in 23 years with original singer David Lee Roth at the mic and for the first time ever without founding bassist Michael Anthony.