2022 – Liz Truss acts as UK Prime Minister for just forty-five days. 158 die in a crowd crush in South Korea. Russia wages war in Ukraine. Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, passes away at the age of ninety-six. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is shot and killed. Roe vContinue reading “2022: The Year In Music”
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I Fear “Steel Ball Run” May Be Peak
Today is March 19th 2026. The first episode of “Steel Ball Run”, Part 7 of “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure”, has just released on Netflix. I’ve been anticipating the next JoJo Part for a few years … And now, after watching this first episode, I can officially say it’s living up to the hype. I’m a casualContinue reading “I Fear “Steel Ball Run” May Be Peak”
“Getting Killed” (Geese) – Every Song Ranked
When “Getting Killed” garnered a lot of buzz in 2025, I paid it little attention. I hadn’t heard of Geese before and I just assumed them to be some pretentious New York upstarts whose fame would be gone in a flash. I couldn’t have been more wrong. After actually listening to the album, it becameContinue reading ““Getting Killed” (Geese) – Every Song Ranked”
Top 10 “Mock The Week” Panelists
After rising up from the depths of cancellation, “Mock The Week” made an unlikely comeback for its 22nd Season. Now on TLC, and with some new regulars on the roster, it looks like it’s here to stay once more. Watching the recent season got me thinking – who would be on my Mount Rushmore ofContinue reading “Top 10 “Mock The Week” Panelists”
Top 10 Albums of the 1970’s
I’ve recently been going through every year in music for my thorough retrospectives, and as such I’ve been exposed to some fantastic albums. I wanted to talk about some of my favourites – this time looking at the 1970’s. I reviewed fifty albums as part of that decade’s retrospectives (five per year), all of whichContinue reading “Top 10 Albums of the 1970’s”
2021: The Year In Music
2021 – COVID-19 vaccines are given out, and lockdown restrictions are eased. Hundreds of rioters storm the US Capitol building. A cargo ship blocks the Suez Canal for six days. The “Friends” cast reunite for a special episode. Italy beat England on penalties in the Euros final. Messi leaves Barcelona for PSG and Ronaldo re-joinsContinue reading “2021: The Year In Music”
“PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse” – REVIEW
2023’s “PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries Of Honjo” came as quite the surprise to all visual novel fans. In a year full of incredible games, it still managed to cement itself as one of the best, most underrated, most unpredictable stories of recent times. Needless to say, I was excited for this year’s sequel – “TheContinue reading ““PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse” – REVIEW”
My Worst Opinions
I’m approaching my sixth anniversary of running this blog all about my personal opinions, and that got me thinking – are there any opinions I’d retract in hindsight? Are there things I said in the past which seem stupid nowadays? And so I went back through every single one of my posts, and let meContinue reading “My Worst Opinions”
“…Like Clockwork” (Queens of the Stone Age) – Every Song Ranked
I’ve always been aware of Queens of the Stone Age and liked their work, but it was only when listening to “…Like Clockwork” in full for my 2013 Music Retrospective that I became a true fan. This is such an excellent album, front to back, and there are individual songs here that have become recentContinue reading ““…Like Clockwork” (Queens of the Stone Age) – Every Song Ranked”
Every “Hannibal” Episode Ranked
It’s been a few years since I finished “Hannibal”, and a couple of years since my re-watch. Even now, looking back on the series as an older and wiser man, I still consider it one of my favourite shows I’ve seen. I ranked the seasons a while ago (a short list considering there’s only three!),Continue reading “Every “Hannibal” Episode Ranked”
Matt Has An Opinion 