Saga - 20/20 - The Return of Michael Sadler
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It's absolutely amazing how these guys keep turning out innovative and imaginative progressive rock over the past 30+ years. And they never seem tired. This is a fantastic CD and their musicianship is inspiring. Saga has always intertwined a positive message in their lyrics over the years with the few exceptions that were based in artistic expression. They apply their musical practice and discipline excellently in balance with vocals in their presentations.

An outstanding departure CD just prior to 20/20 is "The Human Condition" during Michael Sadler's sabatical. It's like a whole new band, but the elements of Saga are in it! Both CD's you will certainly enjoy if you are Saga fans.

20/20 is one Saga album I would introduce a new Saga listener to. House of Cards is a good introductory CD too for a new Saga fan.

Get Saga 20/20 -  "YOU'LL SEE!!"  :)
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Not having read any Spawn for a long time, this was an interesting return to a much-loved series. It seems to start straight after Spawns crucifixion and involves his quest for revenge for the death of loved ones (trying not to give too much away!). God and his envoy, Mike, lead Al to his next destination and quest. Belial is after Al and will try to get to him any way that he can. Archangel Gabriel also appears.

Its well-written and engaging and ends on a bit of a cliffhanger so theres more to come. The artwork is worth a look and I look forward to reading more in the future.
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GREAT CD!!! Evergrey is Back from that Mess "Monday Morning Apocalypse"  Most dissapointing cd of 2006, Zero flow to the cd it was more like a bunch of left overs  from the cutting room floor.. I WAS WORRIED...I thought they were done ...

  Thank God  I was wrong !!!
Welcome back,, this cd absoutly kicks, they are back with a vengence
  FROM MELODIC METAL KINGS EVERGREY,  COMES A FIRST CLASS EFFORT!!
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LOVE this series!  Why aren't they making any more?  C'mon Mr. Branagh I know you love the stage but we need more Wallander!  (Pssst! and bring back Hiddleston)
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As always, read with caution as I have no idea if what I'm about to type has spoilers.

The Good - we get to see the old gang again.  Jordan and Rook are still perfectly suited.  Jordan gets to be a kick butt and take names heroin.  We get a deeper understanding of Vince and the effects of the Scrape.  New characters are introduced that will bring big changes to the series!

The Bad - this is definitely not a stand alone book.  I've read the other three in the series and there were times I was confused while reading this story.  You know most of  the characters but aren't real clear on the story line.

The Ugly - Too short.  I was just beginning to get into it and understand it when it was over.  And really nothing was fully resolved.
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I met Mike Black in the late 90"s and have loved him all these years.  Roy Glenn is a superb writer. In "Out of Control" Roy once again allows his readers to take another thrilling ride with Mike Black.  I was left with so many emotions after this read.  I had to re-evaluate how I felt about Rain and Nick and the purpose of their characters, was very happy Bobby is back.  I love the chemistry between Bobby and Mike.  I can't wait for the next book.  It's time for Mike Black to be on film.  He is definitely ready for Hollywood.
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It was so nice seeing Baldair again!! I missed him a lot :( I really enjoyed this story. It was interesting to see how close Baldair is with Jax and Erion because you don't really see the relationship they have with each other in the Air Awakens series, brothers and best friends. I can't wait until the second book comes out :)
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#No spoilers#

In the epic return of the series it's smooth sailing between characters this time around.
As an avid fan I was chafing during iced and had a hard time following who's head I was in and why I was there.
Fever born follows the trend but with more fluidity.

We get to see all of our favorites, and I find myself sitting happily while Mac works out what motivates those who live in her world.

This one raises, in true series tradition, so many more questions than it answers.

The ending is shocking, and I find myself clamoring for more, saddened that we didn't get any sort of feeling of relief.

I'm also a little miffed that we still have very little information with regards to what one would call a main plot line of the hfk black holes. Although it is made clear that it's going to be a running issue amongst all of the characters as they work on it.

All said, twists and turns had my right when they should have, I love the new sides of old faces, I just wish we could get some moment of walking off into the sunset after a battle has been won, even if it's just for an evening in Mac and Barron's priya room!
Great read! I enjoyed it and even though it just came out I already can't wait for more!
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Great Show.  MICK TAYLOR IS BACK  !!
I sincerely hope Mick comes back  to the RS full time.
New Stones material with 3 guitar players.
Keith always talks about guitars weaving sound.
Midnight Rambler.  Ronnie, Keith, and  MT have never sounded better.
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Tufo created something special when he landed on the Michael Talbot character.  The entertainment factor is high with each and every book.  I'm a fan of sagas and I think the ZF series is officially a saga, a super entertaining saga.  Fun and engaging with a few surprises thrown in.
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Probing is Cycle Three in the Harbingers series of supernatural thrillers. Be sure to read Cycles One and Two before this one. This volume is comprised of four novellas; Leviathan by Bill Myers, The Mind Pirates by Frank Peretti, Hybrids by Angela Hunt, and The Village by Alton Gansky. While each novella does have certain elements which are tied up at the end, there is very much a huge overarching storyline that builds upon each previous novella.

This is my favorite book in the series to date! It's fabulous! The four main characters, Brenda, Professor McKinney, Andi, and Tank are once again facing extraordinary situations that are both thrilling and chilling. This time their adventures take them from Hollywood to the Carribean to Florida and then to North Carolina. This volume also has appearances from two other minor characters who first appeared in episodes 1 and 4 which I really enjoyed. Some questions which were raised in Invitation and The Assault are finally answered while others are brought up and left unresolved for now as the saga continues.

There were a few pages in the beginning of The Mind Pirates where I was very confused about the setting and what was going on. For a bit, I thought that Peretti had gone way too far into the realm of the fantastical and I was sort of annoyed. But then as the story progressed it began to make sense and when that novella concluded I found myself loving how it all wrapped up.

"Hybrids" might just be the creepiest of the episodes in the series thus far and I found "The Village" to be extremely interesting due to the references to parallel dimensions. I have been intrigued by the idea of parallel and/or alternate dimensions ever since reading Louis L'Amour's The Haunted Mesa a couple decades ago.

Overall, this volume of episodes 9-12 of Harbingers is a phenomenal read! The slight lack of cohesiveness that I felt with Cycle Two is gone in this book and it flowed very well across the four stories. Myers, Peretti, Hunt, and Gansky have again created a spellbinding collection of stories that draw in the reader and keep us guessing. The plot has thickened for sure and I eagerly await Cycle Four to find out what will happen next.

Recommended for 18+ due to some slightly adult themes in "Leviathan". There was nothing explicit at all, but the nature of some of the situations just didn't feel appropriate for under 18 to me.
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I have enjoyed seeing Mark Greaney's success since taking over the Clancy franchise, but his best work has been done with his own Gray Man. And Back Blast is the best of that series. I have come to look forward to new Greaney books the way I do Berenson, Thor, Coes, Childs or Taylor (or Fury or Flynn or Wood...). I mention those authors because Court Gentry is a character that holds his own against any of their protagonists, and Greaney can tell a story at least as well as all of them. If you are a fan of the genre, you will be a fan of Mark Greaney. He should be routinely at the top of the best seller lists.

Back Blast moves the Gentry legend forward and provides both closure to the primary mystery driving the first four books and a springboard for new story lines. I'm sure that the book would be fun for someone just being introduced to the Gray Man, but I think having the context of the previous books makes Back Blast more enjoyable. The past exploits somehow make the incredible of this story a bit more credible. This is escapist writing at its best. I'm ready for #6.
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Mike Rowe is back! HOORAY! And the graphics keep getting better (which I wouldn't have believed possible)
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Don't know who's crazier, Michael for taking a chance or Justin for putting up with Michael, but it worked! Bethany Anne would approve! Of Valerie, Michael and Justin! And way to bring back The Michael, the dark Messiah! Not exactly the Kutherine Gambit, it has a life, feel and flavor all its own, as it should. The same spunk, justice and honor with some work needed on the curse factor.....love the irony of Michael joking about language! Frank and Paul have some friendly competition now! Frank in Bethany's world and Paul in the Authors!
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Barry Sadler wrote a great series of books and The Cursed is a must to make the collection complete. I thoroughly enjoy Casca!
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Butcher did a wonderful job of going back to his strong suit.  After the lackluster Ghost Stories, cold days is a welcome addition to come of my favorite series.  This is the old beat up Dresden facing seemingly overwhelming odds.  A must read for fans of the series.
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I brought this video from you.  You saved me some money on it.
Here is the Bond man again as Mike Graham.
In this one you see a mutual chemistry between Graham and Sabrina.
He orders vodka martini, straight  up with a twist.
This one could have been longer too.
It was unusual  seeing Pierce with long hair, but you get the feeling by the opening that  he just got back from this mission before they send him off to help Sabrina  on a mission, and he just didn't have time for a hair cut and  shave.
Anyway, he still looks great to me.