Beck - The Information by Paul Ashby
Paul Ashby places The Information as a return to top form and another masterpiece for Beck.



Mysterious Flames - The Fiction of Umberto Eco by J.L. Cranfield
J.L. Cranfield discusses the nature of Eco's novelistic qualities and his relief upon reading The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana.



Apologia Poesia (Or: why read poetry today, how it engages us, and how it is due for a revival) by Juha Virtanen
Juha Virtanen defends and discusses the role of poetry.



Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, part 1 by J.L. Cranfield
J.L. Cranfield discusses Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell and defends its current revival against the critical brickbats of the press.



The Explicit, Open and False Roles of Interpretation in Mary Rowlandson and Ralph Waldo Emerson by Juha Virtanen
Juha Virtanen discusses the patterns of interpretation in some of the early American writings.


Solitary Confinement: A Review Of Soledad's Soledad by Juha Virtanen
Juha Virtanen expresses his awe over a local band’s genre-defying, self-recorded effort.



The Unlikely Offspring of Good Soldier Svejk by Juha Virtanen
Examining the literary influence of good soldier Svejk, Juha Virtanen discovers similarities with surprising works and authors.




2005

The Lodging's High Light by Juha Virtanen
Cigarettes, Cynicism, Modesty and Music in an Interview with Lodger



Chuckfull of Shit by Juha Virtanen
Frustrated with the high regard given to Chuck Palahniuk, Juha Virtanen rants about his views why the author of Fight Club is undeserving for longevity.



British Film: An Industry In Its Current Form Doomed To Fail by K. Blythe
K. Blythe examines the problems of the British film industry, arguing for the need for cinema to stand independently from business interests.



Sceptic Purchase: A Review of Antony and the Johnsons’ I am a Bird Now by Juha Virtanen
Juha Virtanen realises that scepticism may hinder the expansion of your musical horizons if you let it.


The Yo Yo's: Camden Underworld by J.L. Cranfield
J.L. Cranfield presents his review and thoughts on The Yo Yos gig at Camden Underworld, 14th April 2005



Curtain's Call - A Review on John Frusciante’s Curtains by Juha Virtanen
Following on from his account of Frusciante's productivity in 2004, Juha Virtanen reviews the last album of the year.



"How much for the ape?" Hunter S. Thompson is Dead by J.L. Cranfield
J.L. Cranfield writes a heartfelt obituary of Hunter S. Thompson, parodying the writer's own piece written after the death of Richard Nixon.



Father and Sons by J.L. Cranfield
J.L Cranfield reviews Alexander Waugh’s semi-autobiographical book on the relationships of his famous literary family.



Morrissey At Earls Court by J.L. Cranfield
The man or the enigma? Morrissey’s recent gig at Earls Court as seen through the eyes of J.L Cranfield.



Ultimate Farce by J.L. Cranfield
J.L Cranfield savages Ross Kemp’s latest ITV vehicle Ultimate Force, and laments the quality of British television.



A Tale of Six CDs by Juha Virtanen
John Frusciante’s whirlwind year, as documented by Juha Virtanen.



A Fond Farewell by Juha Virtanen
Juha Virtanen reviews the final album of the late Elliott Smith, described by some as a suicide note.