These poems are from a collection tentatively titled “Pink.” It’s a collection of love poetry that doesn’t shy away from grandiose imagery. The phrases are simple, sugary and steeped in high hopes for both clean, cuddly adoration and super lustful passion eternal. Rook Atop of the tower in the enchanted fields We are king… Continue reading Love in “Pink”
Author: Christopher Baldwin
The Zeitgeist of Dirges: A Review of Black Sabbath’s 13
Failure is often expected when a band attempts to rekindle past glory. You almost laugh when you hear news of a once highly respected and relevant band getting back together in attempt to get the creative juices flowing. This is usually because the band’s true intentions are financial. The members need more money to help… Continue reading The Zeitgeist of Dirges: A Review of Black Sabbath’s 13
Limericks: A Sample from the “Ketchup and Mustard” Mini-Collection
The girl that we like’s got some flub She takes up the entire tub She smells like old custard Her skin looks like mustard She’s dead, but we’re horny for grub –
Guilty Pleasures: My Spotify No-Nos
Guilty pleasures? I’ve got plenty of them! Being that I’m such an obvious music freak, you can be sure that a fair percentage of my music collection consists of things I steer clear from on my Spotify playlists. Not everybody on Facebook needs to know just how many Journey ballads tug at my heart strings.… Continue reading Guilty Pleasures: My Spotify No-Nos
The Grand Conjuration: A Review of Black Mass’s The Second Coming
I had the pleasure of listening to the new EP The Second Coming by Boston’s thrash metal enthusiasts Black Mass. They made a pretty clear indication of what I was going to expect, I just didn’t know it was going to be such high-quality. For one, the EP sounds great. The production is clear, loud… Continue reading The Grand Conjuration: A Review of Black Mass’s The Second Coming
Surfing Hellfire Waves: A Review of Ghost’s Infestissumam
What the hell makes Ghost so appealing? The band has gathered quite an eclectic fan base in a very short span of time, so what’s the deal? The songwriting isn’t complex, the music is easy to digest and covers a lot of familiar territory, and the Satanist theme is anything but a new concept in… Continue reading Surfing Hellfire Waves: A Review of Ghost’s Infestissumam
My God, They’re Full of Hair! A Review of Replacire’s The Human Burden
I had the pleasant opportunity to witness Replacire at Acoustic Café last March with local favorites No Remission and Xenosis. I didn’t know what to expect, but Xenosis lead guitarist Mark Lyon seemed very enthusiastic about them, so I decided to give them a chance. It’s a good thing I stuck around to watch them,… Continue reading My God, They’re Full of Hair! A Review of Replacire’s The Human Burden