by bill biss rage recommends
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ROCK POOL Cate Le Bon When Cate Le Bon releasedCrab Day in the summer of last year, she realized she had a few more songs that deserved musical attention. The result is the four-song LP titledRock Pool just released on January 27. Her artistic expression is unique as you can observe from the video for the title track “Rock Pool.” A combination psychedelic excursion of black and white and color. Her sound brings to mind a feminine David Byrne from the early days of The Talking Heads. Available now
LIFE WILL SEE YOU NOW Jens Lekman Smooth and diverse musical grooves prevail with thought-provoking lyrics of many colors from Jens Lekman on his new CD. The tone is primarily upbeat with a world beat of sounds, which cascade in and out. There are a few somber songs added into his creation of ten songs. His musical inclinations mask even the sadder songs in a subtle, positive energy of instrumen- tation. Jens Lekman even adds a classic arrangement of the disco strut of strings and horns to “How We Met, The Long Version.”Available February 17
HIGHWAY QUEEN Nikki Lane “If it ain’t broke… Don’t fix it.” Since her debut as a mod- ern country, musical artist with a classic country style, Nikki Lane has stayed true to heart with her musical thoughts. Lane’s voice has all the elements of Nashville icons such as Loretta Lynn or Tammy Wynette, yet she has a spark that is both fresh and invigorating to be discovered and enjoyed. Nikki’s latest single, “Jackpot” has an energy of exuberance just like hitting “lucky” sevens. She carries this tradition on in spades. Available February 17
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RETAKE A mature, gay man attempts to recreate memories of a lost love. Utilizing the “pretty man” effect in this case, he takes a hustler on a road trip to the Grand Canyon. Leading men (Tuc Watkins) and (Devon Graye) have a resemblance to Josh Brolin and Rufus Wainwright, respectfully. Both actors
excel.Retake is reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock’sVertigo in certain ways. Love is sad when your mind is stuck in the past. Yet, the truths of love inRetake create an enthralling, cinematic trip.
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AKRON After a few unsettling moments,Akron begins again with two college students who discover a spark of romance with each other. The film is vibrant with the relationship of these two, young, gay men yet there is kismet in their meeting and a difficult obstacle to overcome. Does love triumph over all? Both lead actors have a natural chemistry together and the modernism of being openly gay is poignant to view from both their perspective and their families.Akron is a gripping film
to view. Available February 7
JONATHAN A stellar cast of actors, a well-written screenplay and exquisite cinematography and direction are all found in this German film of a son taking care of his cancer-ridden father on their family farm. Playing the title character, Jonathan is Jannis Niewöhner. An actor who visually captures the screen with similarities to James Dean and Channing Tatum. It’s a sad film of heartaches and the pain of regrets with a stunning revelation mid-way through. Truly a phenomenal film which encompasses so many emotions through the
characterizations presented. Available February 7
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LOVE IS LOVE Various artists including Phil Jimenez and Elsa Charretier The tragedy of the Orlando shootings in Pulse Nightclub and the loss of 49 people’s lives in June of last year is an unfathomable event. Honoring those lost and the LGBT community of friends and loved ones isLove is Love. Documented in graphic illustrations created in comic book form; the artists bring the reality forth with respect and love in the face of misguided hate. It’s a show of strength and poetry, personal stories from Equality Florida and heartfelt thoughts in remembrance .Available now
BOY ERASED: A MEMOIR OF IDENTITY, FAITH AND FAMILY Garrard Conley “To thine own self be true.” In the brilliant memoirBoy Erased, now released in paperback; Garrard Conley shares his journey into adulthood as a gay teenager living with his parents in Arkansas. A teenager living in a religious household who because of his conflicting sense of “right and wrong” agreed to a church-induced conversion therapy to strip him of his homosexuality. His story is both inspiring and heartbreaking and a testament to the strength of being yourself in the face of adversity. Available February 7
EMOTION: PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAVID VANCE David Vance There is a stunning and richly visual spark from the photography of David Vance. His collection of work titledEmotion, not only leads the eye in because of the physical sensuality and strength of the images but captures a sense of movement in time and how even in the stillest moments…Releases an energy of what’s to come or transpire. This is the artistry and beauty of Vance’s photos and well; the images may take on a life of their own in the mind of the imagination. Available March 1
FEBRUARY 2017 | RAGE monthly 17
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