Music
This is where I throw in my lot with the opinionated, the verbose, the superciliously self-important, because the ability to appreciate music is far more important than actually being able to create it.
A Return to Dissonance: Portishead's Third
Through untold hours of listening, Portishead helped define an entire era of my existence. In lieu of such history, can the third time really be the charm?
Britney Spears - Blackout
After almost ten years, the perky pop siren has finally slithered from my screen into my music collection.
Inspector Gadget Original TV Soundtrack
Forget that ill-conceived money-grab of a movie. This is the real soundtrack die-hard Gadget fans have been waiting for.
Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile
From the moment I heard NIN's epic double album spectacular, I was forever changed, and have been obsessed ever since.
Ladytron - Gravity the Seducer
Cool, star-filled nights and vivid vistas are the order of the day for Ladytron's fifth outing, and the results are pure gold.