LMFAO: SORRY FOR PARTY ROCKING REVIEW

The Grammy nominated Kings of Party Rock LMFAO have returned with a new album. Are you looking to sing the sophomore blues? There are no apologies needed but you shouldn’t pass on Sorry for Party Rocking. The established genre of Party Rock has become a worldwide phenomenon of style and sound. The single, Party Rock Anthem, was released earlier this year and has shuffled its way onto the radio giving the duo of Red Foo and Sky Blu enough ammunition to have another hit dance record. The catchy beats and lyrics have made this the kind of music that just grows on you until you find yourself spitting a hook or rocking a beat at any given moment. The title track Sorry for Party Rocking is a rebellious track that pretty much answers the group's critics before they can judge the album. Party Rock music and style gets an instant reaction from the masses but LMFAO and the fans are just having fun.  This track will ease the tension of those awkward stares from the members of the public that just don't get it. "People always say that my music's loud...Sorry for Party Rocking." Champagne Showers featuring Natalia Kills will give you visuals of your favorite model standing soaking wet on the box while you are throwing your fingers in the air. Take It to the Hole features Busta Rhymes, who is looking to find his niche in the Electro genre like LiL Jon and other rappers. Champagne Showers is one of those banging summer Jams that makes normal everyday people at work break into flash mobs of movement. The champagne is spraying as this is one of the strongest tracks on the album. Put That A$$ To Work keeps the momentum going with another solid freakish beat. It is a track that will keep the ladies bouncing on the dance floor all summer. The group is talented and they do a tremendous job on this album keeping up lyrically to hard Electro beats. LMFAO stays true to the Party Rock genre by making music for the club that ignites a party wherever ears can consume sound. The album defies today's pop formula while never loosing the spotlight of contemporary heat. LMFAO gives us just enough to be happy about by making songs that make us feel good. Although every track on the album may not be strong, there still enough to make you dance. Some of the sampled hooks are repetitive and corny but you will still find yourself singing along because hooks and lyrics are to remember. I think this group is still young and having a Party Rocking good time. They are not shy of confidence lyrically which makes them believable. When you see them perform live you can feel the elements of soul behind their voices. I truly feel that the moment they decide to step away from the auto-tune, something special is going to happen. The group seems to be extremely busy as they are featuring new Party Rock remixes, and there are rumors that they may be appearing on the new Pitbull album. That kind of momentum gives LMFAO credibility and could means that we will be hearing Rock the Beat III on the group’s third album very soon. Sorry, but it's difficult to dislike LMFAO for Party Rocking on this album.

 

THE WILL OF A GREEN LANTERN FAN

I just wanted to say thank you to all the Green Lantern Fans that willed Hal Jordan from the dead back to the pages of the Green Lantern Comic Book. I was one of the 3954 signatures that signed the Petition to bring back Hal Jordan back in 2000. The idea of actually seeing him in live movie was just a dream to the handful of fans that just wanted him to live again....this is our BRIGHTEST DAY! Hit or Miss we got it made...the Power of the Fans! Hats off to the creator of The Green Lantern Martin Nodell, John Broome, Gil Kane, Ron Marz (for being so bold), Geoff Johns(for finally giving the fans what they wanted) DC Comics, Warner Brothers(hope you didn't mess it up) and every artist that was ever involved with the comic book, cartoons, and toys...you guys ROCK! The FANS, you are the most passionate and opinionated individuals on Earth. THIS IS MY THANK YOU TO EVERYONE. I don't think the character would have ever reached it's present day height without the will of every individual that wore the rings be it plastic that was too small for our fingers, silver which was the wrong color, with green paint chipping off, custom made, and to to the ones that light up led style today. To anyone that rocked a red Alan Scott T-shirt or paid too much for the Green Lantern Logo T-shirt at your local comic book store. To anyone that read Emerald Twilight over and over again. To anyone that tracked down that Parallax figure from the Total Justice Series at every Warner Brothers store in the four surrounding states around them. To anyone that snaps off when someone calls GL the Green Hornet. To anyone that ever had a letter or published in the comic book. To anyone that made their own Parallax figure with paint white side burns and all. To anyone that forced people to read their comics to make a larger fan base. To anyone that put on a suit and tie and still rocked a green plastic ring. I just want you to know that I was with all the way and I think every GREEN LANTERN FAN deserves this moment.

Thank You,
The 8R8

FLYING ELBOWS ON VHS: THE MACHO MAN RANDY SAVAGE

It's honor to name the first ever inductee into The 8R8 HALL OF FAME....THE MACHO MAN RANDY SAVAGE. He was the kind of wrestler you wanted to be as a kid. I think back 3 days ago when I was standing on top of chair cutting my best Macho Man promo as I attempted to drop a flying elbow onto my significant other. I didn't drop that elbow though because of fear. I talked the good talk but couldn't fly like Randy Savage. I think about all times he dropped the elbow with no fear and sacrificed his body to entertain wrestling fans all around the world and know he was something special. The very first Pay Per View I purchased was SummerSlam 1991. I was twelve years old and I couldn't miss the wedding between the Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth. It was the match made in heaven to then WWF fans. I saved up my money all summer for that pay per view and was crushed when I realized my sister's VCR didn't record the program. I was so into the event that I was able to watch it again and again in my head and imagination so in a way I absorbed it all. The wedding didn't define the Macho Man's career. I started to become a smart wrestling fan as I scrambled to watch any tape I could get my hands on and learned the history. I started to realize The Macho produced great matches against wrestlers like Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior whom most of the fans cheered for. His match with Ricky the Dragon Steamboat at Wrestlemania III is considered by some wrestling fans as the greatest match of all time. I can tell you he was a multiple time World Champion and he held just about every major title in both the WWF and WCW but those accolades did not make him a permanent staple in American Pop Culture. It was his heart. His in ring abilities showcased a talent that was way before his time. We will never forget his interviews and promos that are still being mimicked by comedians like Daniel Tosh and entire generation of YouTube impersonators today. Professional wrestler Jay Lethal called himself Black Machismo which was a character inspired by Randy Savage. They say imitation is the one of the best forms of flattery and it is true some gimmicks never die. The Macho Man was more than a champion and more than a Hall of Fame-er. He was the wrestler I wanted to be as a kid. I am honored and fortunate to be one of his fans. I didn't drop that elbow 3 days ago because of fear but my hero, The Macho Man, was never afraid to fly. Welcome to The 8R8 Hall of Fame of Life Randy Savage. You more than deserve it.

TEAR JERKING PAGES #2 :OH MY GOD, IT'S JASON TODD

Some people don’t read comic books because they have no idea where to start. When I recommend comics for people that don't read comics books, BATMAN: HUSH is at the top of the list. Jeph Loeb, one of my favorite comic book writers, and the legendary artist Jim Lee produced, in my opinion, one of the greatest Batman story ever told. Some of the covers are breath taking works of art.  The words and storytelling are as stimulating as a Hyper Crush laser show. This story is packed with some of Batman's greatest foes but the mystery around the main villain Hush is what makes this series an awesome read. You can learn in any of the Batman films that Bruce Wayne is the evolution of the human brain when it comes to intelligence. The depths of his psyche are explored in Hush as his mind is put to the test. It took subliminal warfare to breach Batman's mind. Jeph Loeb's story telling in this series is genius. When I describe Hush to potential readers I describe it is part psychological thriller, mystery, action, suspense, drama, and love story. I am certain I am leaving a genre or two out because this tale truly has something for everyone. Loeb took Batman and Catwoman to places that this average fan boy would only dream about. The chemistry between these two characters highlighted one of the most mysterious and intriguing love stories set among the chaos of Gotham. I remember reading BATMAN #617 and having to run and tell my parents, who didn't read comics, about what just happened. I was so shocked I just had to tell anyone that would listen. BATMAN #617 was part 10 of the series and it left me reeling when these words were spoken by Hush, “The world's greatest detective, and you still haven't figured it out? Life's just a game, Batman... and this time, you lose.” The mummified wrapping came off to reveal Hush's true identity. It was a shocking moment and it appeared that Hush’s identity was a bombshell in form of one the most infamous Robins in the Batman Universe. Jason Todd was murdered by the Joker in the Death in the Family series which was published in 1989. The fans actually decided Robin's fate in that book. It rocked my world to see Jason holding a knife to the neck of the current Robin. (Tim Drake) The death of Robin was a very controversial moment for DC Comics that was well publicized in media. It marked the death of major character in the DC Universe and a kid for heaven’s sake. The look on Batman’s face as I turned the pages for the reveal was where I emotionally connected. I shared the emotion of shock in the pit of my stomach as I watched a stunned Batman stand in disbelief. This moment left me as a reader with the true uncertainty of where Hush was really going to go next. Loeb reminded me that I still had two more issues to go in this series. In the world of comics sometimes people, places, and things are not what always what they seem. There would be years of amazing Batman stories to come but Hush will stand the test of time as one of the greatest Batman stories ever told. This issue didn't produce tears from my eyes, but being a fan of Batman and knowing how the death of Jason Todd haunted him throughout the years had me emotionally invested in the story to come.