Autolux Live Review 9/17 - Glass House (CA)

So, the band Autolux has made it through town again and I had to check them out after this new release "Transit Transit".



The band has changed (not thinking for the better) in eclectic terms and maybe to some people this band didn't really seem to portray a mellow style as much as they do now. The new release's songs are a very diverse set of styles (although it was mixed well to not suggest this), which is very mellow and electronic. Is this what we were hoping from a band that has a great driving rock sound? Not at all and this is what you would need to expect when you go out to see them live.

Overall we give this live set (9/17/10 in Pomona) a 7 out of 10, the show was good but we hope to see Autolux release a new album that truly rocks soon!

The Obama "Presidential Review"

So, it's been just over a year now and it is time for a review Mr. Obama.

We appreciate your efforts in the most trying times (since the Great Depression) this country has seen. To follow a person who created (Bush Jr.) a lot of problems (had some of the worst Presidential ratings in U.S. history) for the Middle Class is asking for some major changes, and not just ending the shady "tax cuts" for the rich.

Each area is graded between a score of 1-10.

1) International Ties- (Points 6) The big question that many had was how the U.S. would leave Iraq and how soon. Well, obviously you can't please all the people all the time. We have barely begun to leave Iraq, but we have increased the troop count in Afghanistan (not good if the economy is supposed to get any better). So we still have the major problem of a continued economic burden going abroad to the Middle East. NOTE: Of course if you don't give a lot of attention to a very aggressive country like Israel you will get your economy going by staying out of a war with Iran. Good job on this one Mr. Obama (maybe this is the reason he won the Nobel Peace Prize).

2) Economy- (Points 5) This economy has seen a lot of the same (although we saw a historic bailout for the U.S. banks). We have a public sector that has not grown enough to inspire the private sector yet. Yes, we need to leave the Middle East completely during this dark time. As we all know, wars will kill any hope of a growing economy.

3) Domestic Emergencies- (Points 7) Responding promptly is key to an emergency and no one can score brownie points without showing up to the scene fast. So We have to give Obama a 7 in the department of the BP Oil Spill.

4) U.S. Social Issues- (Points 9) This topic is one that needs to be taking into account the cultural times we live in and at this point, Obama has lived up to his expectations with his tone on Gay Marriage and Stem Cell Research.

5) Bonus Points- (5) Heck, none of us that put this review together have been alive to witness a President win the Nobel Peace Prize while they were still in office.


FINAL GRADE- 80%