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If nothing else, the Bible is literature that contemplates essential human themes: creation and death, loss and forgiveness. I don't mind thinking about those when I'm 30,000 feet above the earth in a metal tube powered by highly flammable gas.

God is Good is the first outing for the new look OM . The original two-piece that recorded the monumental stoner albums Conference of Birds and Pilgrimage has sadly parted ways. Founding member and drummer Chris Hakius now presumably wanders the earth on a pilgrimage of his own. Al Cisneros meanwhile continues his mystical journey along with newly recruited Grails drummer Emil Amos. For all of Sunn 0)))’s robes, it was always OM that appeared to have a more spiritual edge to them. Not co

Question: As I understand it, Harmony Gold’s death grip on the rights to Macross is preventing the domestic release of series like Macross 7, Zero, and Frontier. But that leaves me wondering, how on Earth did Macross II and Macross Plus make it to the R1 market? If they could be released in the US, why not the other Macross installments? Is there any hope at all that the companies involved could reach an agreement for the benefit of anime fans?Answer: Discussion of Macross licensing is a conv

VINYL: Those Darlins release their self-titled debut today; more after the jump. Against Me - The Original Cowboy Album comprised of demos from 2003’s As The Eternal Cowboy . Animal Collective - Summertime Clothes 12” Highlights the warm weather standout jam “ Summertime Clothes ,” accompanied by remixes from Dam-Funk (Stones Throw), Zomby (Hyperdub), and L.D. (Hyperdub). Broken Records - Until The Earth Begins To Part Scottish seven-piece releases their debut. T

Remake of the 1951 sci-fi classic: a representative of an alien and far superior civilization visits the Earth to determine whether humanity is capable of changing its aggressive nature. Otherwise, humanity may have to be destroyed to allow Earth to survive.