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audio review : Bobby Digital And The Pit Of Snakes ( album ) … Rza

audio review : Bobby Digital And The Pit Of Snakes ( album ) ... Rza

This Bobby Digital project is promoted as both the new Rza album and the “soundtrack” to his new graphic novel. Conceptually it works better as the latter. As a solo release, even a pseudonymous one, it makes for an odd affair as the hip-hop Clansman outnumbers himself with not just Snakes but eyebrow-raising guest crooners à la De La Soul’s Anonymous Nobody.

Some of those hooks make for the best parts though. Something Going On is a definite highlight. Even the Broadway-like harmonies of Cowards are pleasant enough on the ears. The music on these songs seems to be led by a live band of instrumentalists, which gives the album; with a mere seven songs, it’s actually more like an EP; a fresh, if not comically epic, vibe.

my rating : 3 of 5

2022

Brim’s Fried Pork Rinds

Brim's Fried Pork Rinds

There’s a Bible quote on the back of the bag about God’s everlasting “mercy”; Brimhall Foods is apparently a Christian company; but he’s not so merciful when it comes to swine. These Fried Pork Rinds are the remains of skinned pigs; the only other ingredient is salt; which makes for a decent snack. Beware of the dark ones though. They’ll put a chip in your tooth.

my rating : 3 of 5

Prairie Farms Premium Ice Cream : Strawberry Shortcake

Prairie Farms Premium Ice Cream : Strawberry Shortcake

This tastes more like Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream bars than actual strawberry shortcake, which is a good thing. I wish there were more of those “crunch pieces”, which the ingredients list reveals are actually bits of sugar cookies, as they’re confined mostly to the top layer.

The ice cream itself is a blend of vanilla and strawberry that doesn’t really taste like either. It’s sweet and pleasant enough, but the flavor suggests a slight hint of Pepto Bismol; a perception made stronger by its calming Baker-Miller pink appearance and creamy texture.

my rating : 4 of 5