Welcome back to Thrak Attack, what's your adventure? This week was an emotional adventure for me but I had plenty of content and other adventures to keep me going! This week's adventures include Luigi Mansion 3 which could be the game of the year depending on how it ends and Kanye West's new album titled "Jesus is King". There was also a trailer for the new Pokemon Anime and a bunch of news. So let's get into it!
NEWS!
-Avengers 5 is now slated for 2023 which will be the finale of the slightly outlined Phase 5 but will feel like a very different movie.
-Jack White performs at a Bernie Sanders rally.
-Andrew Garfield has been casted to star in Lin Manuel Miranda's version of RENT
-My Chemical Romance announce a reunion in 2020... and then so did Rage Against the Machine. Who are you more excited for?
-Overwatch 2 gets announced... and then so did Diablo IV. Again, which one are you more excited for?
TRAILERS
The 2020 anime for Pokemon Japanese trailer has launched and it's a weird mix of Gen 1 and Gen 8. I don't understand why Generation 1 keeps getting love. They had the initial crazy in the late 98 and then the resurgence of fame with 2016's Pokemon Go. But we need to give some love to other generations. Especially with them retelling the story of Ash Ketchum's origins AGAIN! (almost bad as Batman). But I'm hopeful that this is only clips of Ash retelling his start to the new protagonist of this series who seems oddly similar to Ash in a way. It should be an interesting story arc for him and a different direction for the show. Unfortunately no new generation 8 Pokemon were shown off, only Scorbunny (the best new starter), Corvaknight, and Yamper. The rest were mostly Generation 1 Pokemon. I am planning on going all in on Pokemon Generation 8 and I cannot wait to watch the anime proper this time around!
REVIEWS!
Luigi's Mansion 3 is the latest triple A title for the Nintendo Switch and let me tell you, it is fantastic. From the comedic presence of scared Luigi, to nonsense of Gooigi, to the weird chatter speak from all the characters, to the amount of objects to mess with, to some really difficult puzzles, to some relatively easy but satisfying boss ghosts, to an amazing gaming experience all around! I am about halfway through the story and as of right now and could not be happier with my experience. As of now it's game of the year and will kicking out "Concrete Genie" if the ending is as satisfying as the end of that game. The issue I had with Luigi's brother's game (Super Mario Odyssey) was the ending was unsatisfying and weak. If the ending of this game is half as good as what I've been playing it will be game of the year! I mean who doesn't want to be Luigi as a Ghostbuster? It's fantastic and I'm sorry I don't have a lot to say about the game it's just so good there are no critiques! Oh yea, it's on the ultimate shelf for sure!
Kanye West's "Jesus is King"
I usually don't like hip hop music and I especially don't like Kanye West. He's an arrogant and obnoxious person who thinks he's better than everyone else. But that does not mean he's not a talented musician. The best in the world though? No. With my feelings on the artist aside, I really enjoyed this album. His use of vocals as the instruments in his music is super prevalent in this album. He also repeats some lyrics a few times which does has historical and musical precedence. A lot of classical and baroque composers would repeat licks or parts that they found interesting so people would hear it. So in the second track "Selah" when he repeats "I ain't mean I'm just focused." he really wanted to drive home that point. One nitpick I have is his lack of endings on songs, if he's so prolific as an artist can't you finish it? So anyway's here's my one sentence review of the album!
1. Every Hour- A great opener that sets the gospel tone. I love the harmonies and countermelodies
2. Selah- Some great lines but a horrible ending and the Hallelujah chorus is epic!
3. Follow God- The only good part about this song is the Jimi Hendrix sample.
4. Closed on Sunday- This is one of my favorite's on the album, somber and great analogies.
5. On God- This one is the most hip-hop song on the album, which is why I don't like it.
6. Everything We Need- Great use of vocals and the harmonies and beautiful.
7. Water- Such a s chill jam that is much needed with all the drama of the album.
8. God Is- This is the best song on the album and is catchy and emotional.
9. Hands On- I don't like this one because it's too much of "woe is me".
10. Use This Gospel- Great vocal line and that's all this song has going for it.
11. Jesus is Lord- seems like an epilogue to the album and way for Kanye to state the idea of the album which he didn't need to do.
Yes this album will be on the ultimate shelf. Never thought I'd see the day where Kanye West is on my ultimate shelf.
So that's it for the week! Next week me and my girlfriend are meeting my sister in Laguna Beach so it should be an awesome trip and will be the adventure for next week!
All the Best, Ross
NEWS!
-Avengers 5 is now slated for 2023 which will be the finale of the slightly outlined Phase 5 but will feel like a very different movie.
-Jack White performs at a Bernie Sanders rally.
-Andrew Garfield has been casted to star in Lin Manuel Miranda's version of RENT
-My Chemical Romance announce a reunion in 2020... and then so did Rage Against the Machine. Who are you more excited for?
-Overwatch 2 gets announced... and then so did Diablo IV. Again, which one are you more excited for?
TRAILERS
The 2020 anime for Pokemon Japanese trailer has launched and it's a weird mix of Gen 1 and Gen 8. I don't understand why Generation 1 keeps getting love. They had the initial crazy in the late 98 and then the resurgence of fame with 2016's Pokemon Go. But we need to give some love to other generations. Especially with them retelling the story of Ash Ketchum's origins AGAIN! (almost bad as Batman). But I'm hopeful that this is only clips of Ash retelling his start to the new protagonist of this series who seems oddly similar to Ash in a way. It should be an interesting story arc for him and a different direction for the show. Unfortunately no new generation 8 Pokemon were shown off, only Scorbunny (the best new starter), Corvaknight, and Yamper. The rest were mostly Generation 1 Pokemon. I am planning on going all in on Pokemon Generation 8 and I cannot wait to watch the anime proper this time around!
REVIEWS!
Luigi's Mansion 3 is the latest triple A title for the Nintendo Switch and let me tell you, it is fantastic. From the comedic presence of scared Luigi, to nonsense of Gooigi, to the weird chatter speak from all the characters, to the amount of objects to mess with, to some really difficult puzzles, to some relatively easy but satisfying boss ghosts, to an amazing gaming experience all around! I am about halfway through the story and as of right now and could not be happier with my experience. As of now it's game of the year and will kicking out "Concrete Genie" if the ending is as satisfying as the end of that game. The issue I had with Luigi's brother's game (Super Mario Odyssey) was the ending was unsatisfying and weak. If the ending of this game is half as good as what I've been playing it will be game of the year! I mean who doesn't want to be Luigi as a Ghostbuster? It's fantastic and I'm sorry I don't have a lot to say about the game it's just so good there are no critiques! Oh yea, it's on the ultimate shelf for sure!
Kanye West's "Jesus is King"
I usually don't like hip hop music and I especially don't like Kanye West. He's an arrogant and obnoxious person who thinks he's better than everyone else. But that does not mean he's not a talented musician. The best in the world though? No. With my feelings on the artist aside, I really enjoyed this album. His use of vocals as the instruments in his music is super prevalent in this album. He also repeats some lyrics a few times which does has historical and musical precedence. A lot of classical and baroque composers would repeat licks or parts that they found interesting so people would hear it. So in the second track "Selah" when he repeats "I ain't mean I'm just focused." he really wanted to drive home that point. One nitpick I have is his lack of endings on songs, if he's so prolific as an artist can't you finish it? So anyway's here's my one sentence review of the album!
1. Every Hour- A great opener that sets the gospel tone. I love the harmonies and countermelodies
2. Selah- Some great lines but a horrible ending and the Hallelujah chorus is epic!
3. Follow God- The only good part about this song is the Jimi Hendrix sample.
4. Closed on Sunday- This is one of my favorite's on the album, somber and great analogies.
5. On God- This one is the most hip-hop song on the album, which is why I don't like it.
6. Everything We Need- Great use of vocals and the harmonies and beautiful.
7. Water- Such a s chill jam that is much needed with all the drama of the album.
8. God Is- This is the best song on the album and is catchy and emotional.
9. Hands On- I don't like this one because it's too much of "woe is me".
10. Use This Gospel- Great vocal line and that's all this song has going for it.
11. Jesus is Lord- seems like an epilogue to the album and way for Kanye to state the idea of the album which he didn't need to do.
Yes this album will be on the ultimate shelf. Never thought I'd see the day where Kanye West is on my ultimate shelf.
So that's it for the week! Next week me and my girlfriend are meeting my sister in Laguna Beach so it should be an awesome trip and will be the adventure for next week!
All the Best, Ross
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