LouderVoice Reviews by famron

The New Yorker

2006-09-24T11:28:00Z

rating: 5
Who loves ya baby?

Little Miss Sunshine

2006-09-26T16:54:00Z

rating: 5
Go, go, go to this film!

Jamie Oliver's Italian Series by Tefal – 30cm Ragout pan

2006-10-09T10:14:00Z

rating: 4
A bit of luxury in the kitchen

Pheasant's Tail grass

2006-10-10T16:32:00Z

rating: 1

Yummy Cafe Paradiso

2006-10-11T16:56:00Z

rating: 4

Aquafresh foam impact aerosol

2007-01-08T05:41:59Z

rating: 3
Toothfoam is hot!

Apocalypto Movie

2007-01-08T06:28:48Z

rating: 4
Run, boy, run

Run, boy, run

2007-01-08T10:35:00Z

rating: 4

Discworld novels

2007-01-09T04:29:43Z

rating: 5
Fantasy with a laugh.

Laptops Direct

2007-01-11T08:59:49Z

rating: 2
Bad customer service experience.

Powerscourt Springs Health Farm

2007-01-11T13:51:30Z

rating: 4
A wonderfully relaxing way to spend a day

Little Miss Sunshine

2007-01-11T13:56:32Z

rating: 5
It certainly brought light and laughter into my evening.

Publishing Fundamentals: FrameMaker 7

2007-01-16T06:46:17Z

rating: 4
Excellent reference for tech writers.

Lafe's Natural and Organic Deodorant Stick (Lavender)

2007-01-26T04:24:10Z

rating: 3
Organic deodorant smells nice, but does it work?

iPod Video 30MB

2007-01-30T03:31:38Z

rating: 5
iPod and its accessories are a rich experience.

Nokia 6111

2007-02-14T15:25:13Z

rating: 4
A definite improvement on my last phone with easier to use buttons!

The New Yorker Magazine

2007-02-14T15:28:25Z

rating: 5
I love this magazine

Future Forests

2007-02-14T15:45:27Z

rating: 5
Great Nursery and Garden Centre in West Cork.

Cork Film Festival - Silence of the Lambs - Drive In

2007-02-14T15:52:03Z

rating: 4
Good drive in experience, will go again.

Cafe Paradiso, Cork

2007-02-14T15:55:13Z

rating: 4
Yummy Cafe Paradiso

Jamie Oliver's Italian Series by Tefal – 30cm Ragout pan

2007-02-14T16:00:58Z

rating: 4
New saucepan is a winner.

Aloe 80, Dead Sea Spa Magik Mineral Shampoo, Aloe Dent Mouthwash

2007-02-15T09:12:09Z

rating: 4
Organic toiletries: smell good, pricier, but better for you.

Hannibal Rising

2007-02-16T05:10:31Z

rating: 1
A load of violent hooey.

Goji berries

2007-02-21T21:53:00Z

rating: 2
Goji berries are full of benefits, if you like dried fruit.

Starbucks thermos cup

2007-03-08T17:46:28Z

rating: 5
Keeps your drinks hot, hot, hot

Gleeson's restaurant

2007-03-20T12:14:12Z

rating: 4
Super top class food.

Inchydoney Lodge and Spa

2007-03-20T12:19:56Z

rating: 5
The ultimate in pampering

Car crash companies

2007-04-05T15:17:00Z

rating: 5
A bunch of organised women

La Normandie Brasserie

2007-09-03T13:07:00Z

rating: 4
Super French restaurant in Torremolinos suburb

Irish Florists

2007-09-07T19:14:00Z

rating: 4
Two bouquets, same price, big difference in quality.

Faithlegg House Hotel

2007-10-22T13:02:00Z

rating: 4
Scenic setting with spa treatments and tasty fare in Co. Waterford

Bob Martin Liver Bites

2007-11-05T09:05:10Z

rating: 5
Natural dried treats for your dog, mine adores them.

Miami Ink

2007-11-09T15:10:00Z

rating: 2
Unimaginative, boring, reality TV

Bandon Beauty Clinic

2007-11-19T15:56:35Z

rating: 5
Eyebrow wax n shape. Great job, only 9 euro.

Stardust

2007-11-20T09:25:00Z

rating: 4
Undemanding enjoyable fantasy romp (PG)

Spirit If Kevin Drew

2007-11-21T13:38:23Z

rating: 3
Member of Broken Social Scene, continues in same musical vein, though more laid back.

Hvart Heim Sigur Ros

2007-11-21T13:41:57Z

rating: 3
Think of a muscular ethereal sound and music, with lyrics in a made up Nordic-type language. Original.

Strawberry Jam Animal Collective

2007-11-21T21:46:08Z

rating: 4
Jagged manic multi-layered music from another Canadian band. Check out the Peacebone track.

Broken Social Scene

2007-11-21T21:51:55Z

rating: 5
Haven't tired of their music at all this year. Stunning tracks with driving rhythms, other mellower songs are equally addictive.

Seats cafe, Howard's Court, Bandon

2007-11-27T18:59:16Z

rating: 4
Good lattes n scones. Slightly haphazard service. Nice outdoor space for smokers.

Exile in Guyville - Liz Phair

2007-11-28T14:43:12Z

rating: 5
Classic 1st album from smart, knowing lyricist. Indie music with a country tinge.

Giovanni Di Firenze sundried tomatoes with garlic

2007-11-28T18:24:43Z

rating: 2
Tasted of musty mould. And well within best before date.

Hips And Makers - Kristin Hersh

2007-11-29T16:20:00Z

rating: 5
As intense as ever, but this time to an acoustic sound. For 'acoustic' dont read 'easy listening', she's hard core.

Rarely Seen Above Ground

2007-12-06T08:53:50Z

rating: 5
Support act for Jape in Cyprus Avenue Cork on 5th Dec. The sole band member (Jeremy Hickey) is amazing, he beats the hell out of his drums, in accompaniment to pre-recorded backing tracks and a virtual band on screen. The most obvious influence vocally...

PJ Harvey - White Chalk

2007-12-06T15:53:00Z

rating: 3
When I read that Polly Jean's latest album was mainly piano-driven I had visions of another Tori Amos (who I've never appreciated), thankfully it's not. Her themes remain dark and her use of the piano doesn't lighten the mood.

Glenilen Farm Raspberry Mousse

2007-12-06T19:30:35Z

rating: 5
Fluffy, stunningly fruity, delicious treat.

LoTide Seaweed sausages

2007-12-17T11:06:43Z

rating: 2
Couldnt decide if I liked them or not, on balance no, won't be buying them again.

VO5 styling wax

2007-12-18T07:02:56Z

rating: 5
The best wax/hair gel I've found over the years. It's light and gets rid of my fluffy hair / Orville look.

Oliver Twist BBC1

2007-12-18T21:09:49Z

rating: 5
Fantastic cast. Grimy period drama as only the brits know how, the teeth alone are worth it. It's on each night this week til Saturday.

Cranford

2007-12-19T13:28:00Z

rating: 5
Wonderful BBC drama

M & S organic lemon & coriander houmous

2007-12-19T19:05:37Z

rating: 4
Perfect if you love coriander cos there's lots of it, with a hint of lemon as an aftertaste. Texture a bit sloppy.

Dunnes Stores 100% Pure Pressed Apple & Mango Juice

2007-12-20T21:07:52Z

rating: 2
Not appley enough and doesnt have a very pleasant mango flavour (too thin) .

The Interpretation of Murder

2007-12-26T12:52:35Z

rating: 3
The book starts off well, but the Freudian politics becomes a drag and a distraction. Plus flawlessly beautiful heroines are a cliche by now.

Tesco Pressed Apple & Mango juice

2007-12-30T21:08:16Z

rating: 4
Nice balance of apple n mango, tastes good.

www.iwantoneofthose.com

2008-01-03T16:34:00Z

rating: 1
Don't touch with a barge pole

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/

2008-01-03T16:34:00Z

rating: 1
Don't touch with a barge pole

Regatta MW300 Byrne Overtrousers

2008-01-04T18:27:31Z

rating: 4
Waterproof, comfy. Openings give access to pockets. Zips from ankles to knees help when taking on and off. Ideal to wear for winter dog walking.

Rhubarb meringue pie - Seats Cafe, Bandon, Co. Cork

2008-01-05T18:25:33Z

rating: 5
Amazingly high wobbly light pie, delicious.

Sense and Sensibility

2008-01-08T10:50:00Z

rating: 4
Stylish BBC period drama

Fight Like Apes EP

2008-01-11T12:34:20Z

rating: 5
The EP is called "David Carradine is a bounty hunter whos robotic arm hates your crotch". Love it. Grungy and additional keyboards gives music great depth. MayKay does excellent shouty vocals but girly too.

Grinderman

2008-01-11T14:45:00Z

rating: 4
Nick Cave's latest band. Bluesy music, witty lyrics. The No Pussy Blues track is hugely funny.

The National - Boxer

2008-01-11T15:42:58Z

rating: 4
Excellent melodies, lead singer has a striking low key baritone. Verging on singer/songwriter music territory, but more interesting, with more variety in sound than that implies.

Harvey's Bistro, Academy St, Cork

2008-01-14T11:55:16Z

rating: 4
pleasant spot for lunch in town. Good salmon fishcakes, crab burgers, beef stroganoff, and banoffee pie. Suitable for Coeliacs. Table a bit tight for 5.

LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver

2008-01-15T12:16:06Z

rating: 3
Two standout tracks "all my friends" and "north american scum", so far most of the rest is unremarkable techno-style music.

Panda Bear - Person Pitch

2008-01-16T15:55:34Z

rating: 4
Happy clappy, dreamy multi-layered, multi-instrumental Pet Sounds-type #music. Great if you're into that sort of thing. Think I'll pass.

Primeval ITV

2008-01-19T20:01:27Z

rating: 3
Monsters from another dimension. Preposterous low rent fun. Nice cheesey performances from the regular cast.

Cully & Sully Chicken & Vegetable soup

2008-01-20T18:19:30Z

rating: 4
Delicious, really flavoursome, quite carroty. Although more Vegetable & Chicken than vice versa.

Bandon Acupuncture Clinic

2008-01-21T08:41:00Z

rating: 4
Excellent local massage therapist

Banna Thai, Ballincollig, Cork

2008-01-31T15:39:25Z

rating: 3
Not exceptional, but acceptable Thai restaurant. Tasty, if a little oily, stir fried veg with noodles. #restaurant

Dawn Landes - Fireproof

2008-02-07T15:14:57Z

rating: 5
Filled with melodic, country-tinged tunes, Dawn Landes' voice has an amazingly pure quality. Thankfully though there's nothing sentimental about this girl.

Crozier Blue Cheese

2008-02-07T19:26:06Z

rating: 5
Yummy mild creamy blue cheese, made from sheep's milk.

Alice Munro - The View from Castle Rock

2008-02-08T11:48:06Z

rating: 3
Lovely writing in this collection of short stories based on her ancestors' lives. But unfortunately too worthy for me, and with ne'er a laugh. #book

Glenilen Farm Natural Yoghurt & Crushed Raspberry

2008-02-10T19:49:57Z

rating: 5
Perfect combo of tart yoghurt with lightly sweetened raspberry. Best eaten with the 2 layers slightly mixed. (Rhubarb version not as good.)

Dawn Landes 'Fireproof'

2008-02-15T11:35:00Z

rating: 5
Utterly divine

frusi

2008-02-15T16:23:27Z

rating: 3
Mango and raspberry frozen yoghurt. An odd concoction. A layer of dried oats n nuts under frozen yoghurt which is topped with chopped raspberries n mango. The frozen pieces of fruit dont work for me. Someone else let it thaw for a few minutes before...

The Poacher's Inn

2008-02-18T08:35:43Z

rating: 4
Restaurant does great fish dishes and wine list prices are reasonable.

Hillside Nurseries

2008-02-25T12:20:00Z

rating: 5
Great for trees and shrubs

Uh Huh Her gig

2008-03-02T18:01:05Z

rating: 4
Cool grungy music for fans of the LWord. No need to mention leprechauns though Leisha!

Uh Huh Her

2008-03-04T09:32:48Z

rating: 4
Up in Dublin at the weekend to catch up with the sisters and friends, and go to the Uh Huh Her gig in The Village, which was so enjoyable. The music didnt totally blow me away (possibly lack of familiarity on my part), but I definitely like the...

Leonardo's Bistro, Ballincollig

2008-03-05T09:00:41Z

rating: 3
Plenty of food and hot. But BLT was in a small roll and spicy enchiladas weren't. Good mocha though.

Tegan & Sara - The Con

2008-03-11T07:13:17Z

rating: 3
Like 2 or 3 numbers, esp The Con. Would love to love it, obviously, but find the voices a little thin n irritating ;-(

Uh Huh Her - I See Red EP

2008-03-11T07:45:30Z

rating: 4
loving the Say So and Explode tracks. Sweet harmonies from the cool chicks.

Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree

2008-03-20T03:30:13Z

rating: 4
slightly folky, with hints of the Cocteau Twins. Very English. Standouts so far: A&E, Happiness, Clowns. #music

Mac Curtains pub Bandon

2008-03-25T09:35:57Z

rating: 4
Excellent, genuine old style pub, with beer garden, and importantly, good Guinness. Located up by Th

The Breeders, Vicar St

2008-04-07T17:31:29Z

rating: 4
Slamming guitars and drums opened the gig, contd with new tunes, and more from The Last Splash and Pod, fabulous, but too short at only an hour.

The Breeders gig

2008-04-09T08:05:12Z

rating: 4
Ive been a huge fan of the Pixies, and then The Breeders, for a long while. Testament to this is a scrapbook I found recently with photos and gig tickets from the mid-90s, including one from 1993 in The Tivoli with The Breeders (supported by Grant Lee...

Sorrento restaurant, Bandon

2008-04-10T07:18:17Z

rating: 3
Went out for a quick meal last night in Bandon. Decided on a local Italian, Sorrento, based on the brothers recommendation about their steaks. Wanted just a shared nibble to start, and went with a foccacia (allegedly). Essentially a cold pizza base...

Foyles War, ITV

2008-04-13T14:02:56Z

rating: 3
Not sure why I watch it. Foyle has a similar range of annoying expressions as H (need I explain?). And the best thing about the actress Honeysuckle Weeks is her name. Slow moving and kinda dull.

Vampire Weekend

2008-04-24T09:56:05Z

rating: 4
Poppy, fun, clever. Had resisted the hype, but now charmed. Especially enjoying Campus, M79, Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa. #music

Los Leones chiringuito, La Cariheula Torremolinos

2008-05-04T08:06:30Z

rating: 4
Great spot for Sunday lunching Spanish families. BBQ sardines, deep fried thinly sliced aubergines, mixed salad, potato omelette. Loud and busy, fab!

The Three Evangelists by Fred Vargas

2008-05-09T14:38:05Z

rating: 4
Great holiday murder read. Marvellously eccentric detectives. Will definitely look for more of her writing.