Superman Revenge Squad - Live Review

Artist: Superman Revenge Squad

Venue: The Green Dragon, Croydon.

Date: 20/09/08

Who actually goes to see acoustic singer-songwriters? No one. But I would go to see Superman Revenge Squad. And I will. Constantly. Instantly. Endlessly! This unthinkable mix of Johnny Cash and Morrissey makes for a heck of a listening experience. Whether he’s breaking your heart with “The Angriest Dog In The World”, making you chuckle with “Everyone’s Dead” or confusing you with the first four lines of “Ice Ice Baby” (in “This is a Happy Song”) – SRD knows how to get a reaction.

Despite facing the obvious limitations of being a one man acoustic show, SRD is a very personable performer who’s happy to chat and take requests from his audience. Unquestionably his brand of pop/folk/punk/indie/”etc” is rather niche, but those present today seemed very familiar with his songs and most were laughing at his jokes and the cheering quality of his lyrical wordplay. A thoroughly enjoyable performer: and a very good recording artist. Superman Revenge Squad comes highly recommended.

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I really *really* like this album, and it only costs £3.

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His album is great. It costs £3 inc. postage and there's no one else like him in the world. Anywhere.

I've already reviewed the CD elsewhere, so I won't do it here (but I will do a live review shortly).

But yes, please do investigate. He's re-written the rules. Literally nothing is sacred. No one is safe. He's really good.

Click here to buy his album.

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Awesome film of the month: Wizard of Gore

This are late. Do you know why? Because no one reads them, so they have no reason to be on time. Additionally the release date of Wizard of Gore was pushed back a month, AND Lionsgate decided not to release Sundown: The Vampire In Retreat in the UK.


Well anyway,



Wizard of Gore was actually pretty good (in an actually *good* way). Very showy, very creepy and hugely entertaining. For such a low budget film it looked really slick (director Jeremy Kasten's editing experience does wonders for the picture), and the performances were top dollar. Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator, The Frighteners, FORTRESS) makes the most of five lines and puts in a very memorable and almost unrecognisable performance, while Kip Pardue (Rules of Attraction) makes a very credible leading man. I could really have done without all the Suicide Girls though...it cheapened the whole thing in a cringy "horror fans like boobs don't they?" sort of way. That said, I guess we kinda do like boobs (plus I am going to tag those hussies up). Yawn, it's up to you.

7/10 or something.

If you want more *really* good information head over to www.jeffreycombs.blogspot.com as she gets exclusives and everything else. She's great. She's a geek with a cause. I'm just lonely.

And if you want...THE PLOT: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0765487/