Spaghetti Junction November

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Brigade’s new release has a similar feel to early Biffy Clyro and Fightstar. The similarities with the latter are no surprise seeing as lead singer Will

Simpson is brother to Charlie, the frontman of that very band. The band used crowd funding to make their album by getting their fans to donate

towards the production costs. The album has strong melodies with a strong hardcore sound. The album gives the impression that this is a band on the verge of going Mainstream. I would say that this is a band worth watching

as I expect great things from them.

Album Review

Written by Steven SkerrittDesigned by Luke Kennedy

Classic Book

The Hobbit was written by J. R. R Tolkien, most famous for writing The Lord of The Rings and The Silmarillion. The Hobbit tells the story of a young Bilbo Baggins. It starts off in The Shire, a quiet town where nothing happens and no one goes on adventures. Then someone arrives that will change everything for one Hobbit. Gandalf the Grey, a wizard, chooses Bilbo for an adventure to the Lonely Mountain with a rabble of 13 dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield. On his Journey Bilbo will come across Trolls, giant spiders, goblins, elves and a dragon called Smaug. Bilbo takes on the role of the burglar as Thorin and company try to take back the mountain and the treasures within. This book is very easy to read (compared with the Lord of The Rings) and it really grabs you and draws you in. There’s suspense, fear, happiness and sadness, and Tolkien has an incredible knack of getting you emotionally attached to these fictional but loveable characters.

Director Peter Jackson is once again taking on a classic book and adapting it for the big screen. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is expected to debut some time in 2012. And I, for one, am looking forward to its release with childish anticipation, and I won’t be the only one (dad). Written by Alexandra Harrison Design by Leonie Brückner

“If this is the future of music, I hope I go deaf,” was the cry from one unnamed journalist when Corey Taylor and his crew first burst onto the scene in 1999. Two years after the release of that debut album, they returned, with ‘Iowa.’ Throughout the recording of this second album, conflict was rife within the band due to the extensive touring they had to do in order to publicise themselves, as radio play was almost impossible for a band like Slipknot.

So then, what was the result of this melting pot of young male anger and tension? A loud and extremely angry punch in the face which would make Mike Tyson think ‘what the hell was that?!’

Corey Taylor’s vocal work in this album is simply sublime, whether it be in ‘People=Shit’ where from the opening roar the audience is forced to listen, followed by Mick Thomson’s ability to make his guitar squeal. However, the strongest sense of why this is considered a classic Slipknot album is shown in ‘The Shape’ where between Corey and Joey Jordison’s epic drumming, they reach out right through your speakers and shake you to the core.

In my opinion, this album contains the bands best single, ‘The Heretic Anthem.’ When you reach the chorus of ‘If you’re 555 then I’m 666’ I’m pretty sure that you won’t be able to help but start shouting along at the very top of your voice.

‘Iowa’ can simply be considered the epitome of what a Slipknot album should be about: Loud, angry, but still showing extreme talent, whether it be Corey Taylors vocals, Jim Root and Mick Thomson’s guitar work, the powerful bass of the late Paul Gray, Joey Jordison on the drums, and of course not forgetting the work of those other members such as Sid Wilson on the turntables.

Classic Album

Written by Jonathan GrupmanDesigned by Luke Kennedy

Written by Mantas Jankus Designed by Luke Kennedy

Food Festival kicked off in Birmingham

The Food Festival was a 10-day event in Birmingham to introduce food lovers to various cuisines and dishes from all over the world, as well as to promote local and national restaurants and cafes. It kicked off on the 14th October with an

opening event in Victoria Square.

People had the opportunity to try some amazing foods such as Chinese, Thai and Greek, and many others, which for one moment transported them to that country to experience the tastes. Over 100 special restaurants’ offers,

free desserts and glasses of wine were available for visitors, who also enjoyed performances of dancing and singing.

Directed by Quentin Tarantino, and probably his best fi lm to date. Released back in 1994, Pulp Fiction revived the career of John Travolta and gave Samuel L. Jackson his most memo-rable role, as the bible-quoting hit man.

Despite there being plenty of action, it is the dialogue that keeps the fi lm moving along. Here you see hit-men talking about Amsterdam, we have the opening exchange between the couple at the restaurant (one of Tim Roth‘s most memorable roles despite it being a small one), we have the Ezekiel speech by Jackson. The dialogue is fast-paced, witty and memorable and is what makes the fi lm stand out above the rest.

Aside from the dialogue, however, the fi lm has a great cast, featuring the aforementioned Jackson, Travolta and Roth, as well as Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Christopher Walken and Harvey Keitel. The array of characters and their connecting storylines is another testament to the fi lms status as a classic. On top of that it includes a classic soundtrack that fi ts into the fast pace set by the movie.

In short, Pulp Fiction is a fi lm that has etched itself into popular culture and remains entertaining and enthralling throughout, despite having been released almost 20 years ago. It has enough to appeal to everyone thanks to its dialogue, acting, pace, humour and remains Tarantino‘s defi ning moment.

Written by Luz Mosquera Design by Leonie Brückner

C l a s s i c f i l m – P u l p F i c t i o n

Cooking CornerIs your idea of a proper meal beans on toast? Do you hope one day you’ll be able to cook a meal without the fire alarm going off? Look no further! In this issue we’ll be looking at ways to impress your housemates, friends and other halves though your cooking skills. This issues recipe is a classic ‘brummy’ chicken curry. The orange colour also makes it a great choice for Halloween so give it ago and see what you think! Bon Appétit!

Ingredients150g of skinless chicken breasts, diced5 tbsp of natural yogurt1/2 medium onion, chopped1x small tomato, chopped2 new potatoes, cubed75g of long grain rice1clove garlic1/2 tsp sugar1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp medium curry powder1 tbsp vegetable oil1/2 tsp mixed spices

MethodServes: OneDifficulty: EasyCost: £1.82 per servingPrep. Time: 5 minsCooking Time: 25 mins

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes until slightly browned. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is soft.

2. Stir in the mixed spices, chilli powder, curry powder, sugar and potatoes. Mix together thoroughly. Add enough water to cover the potatoes and bring to the boil. Then lower the heat, cover and simmer until the potatoes are cooked but not mushy.

3. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the packet instructions.

4. Stir the tomato and yogurt into the curry and season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, simply spoon the curry over the cooked rice.

Written by Megan CaulfieldDesign by Leonie Brückner

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