Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Do Make Say Think - Other Truths


If you don't have this by now, what are you waiting for? Best post-rock release since the last Do Make Say Think album. 4 fantastic tracks that flow better than any of their other albums, Other Truths is equal parts intricate and spacious. At first you might be left wanting something more to grab onto, like the crescendo in "Fredericia" or the wonderful drumming in "Executioners Blues" but give it time and the rewards of all 4 tracks (Do, Make, Say and Think) will reveal themselves in time. Awesome.

9.4/10.0

La Grande Illusion

Jean Renoir's Other masterpiece (besides Rules of the Game) is simply a must have for anyone who considers themselves film fanatics. Sure its long, in multiple languages and black & white, but it's also the greatest anti-war film ever made. Subtle in a way that modern film makers could take notes from, this story of a couple of PoWs is interestingly timeless. Funny, moving, sad but always optimistic, La Grande Illusion should be something you see. DO IT.

5/5