Top 5: Fighting Games
Ever since I can remember, fighting games have played a large part in my growth as a human being. From my adolescent beginnings playing The Way of the Exploding Fist on ZX Spectrum, to the modern day where I cry …read more
Entertainment
Passion for music, movies and games is something shared by everyone at Richer Sounds so we love talking about the latest releases and discussing our favourites. If you fancy some recommendations from our team on what to watch or listen to next, just scroll down and take a peek.
Album review: Bob Mould – Patch The Sky
Those who aren’t familiar with Bob Mould may be familiar with his previous bands Hüsker Dü (a heavy influence on the grunge era bands of the 90’s such as Nirvana) and Sugar. They might recognise his song Dog on Fire as …read more
Film review: Zootropolis
Foreshadowed by a wonderfully humorous trailer (below) and with Disney’s pedigree for quality content, will Zootropolis become one of the classics?… Judy hops (Ginnifer Godwin) is a small town rabbit with big town ideas. Not content to live the life of …read more
Top games for April 2016
It’s month four in this beautiful year of 2016 and the games have been coming thick and fast with some absolute classics, and some absolute shockers. April isn’t huge for games, but there’s a few that have got me interested, …read more
Album review: Underworld – Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future
Underworld, hailing from Romford (lager lager lager), may always be remembered most for their mega hit from Trainspotting, Born Slippy (Nuxx), but there’s a lot more to them than that. This is their seventh album proper (as Underworld MKII), and …read more
Game Review: Tom Clancy’s The Division
Mysterious and dark, Ubisoft’s new release has everyone talking. However, it’s not their usual run-of-the-mill annual grind – has it got the potential to break the Ubisoft mould? The game opens unusually with a film of mock adverts, news and …read more
Top 5: Gangster films
With shady characters, wise guy patter and round upon round of ammunition, you can’t beat a great gangster movie. I’ve listed five of my favourites. Do you agree? 1. Snatch (2000) When most people think of gangsters, they think of …read more
Film review: Truth
In 2004 the CBS show 60 Minutes reported on inconsistencies in George W. Bush’s military service record. The report implied that the then-President avoided active service in Vietnam. Based on actual events, this film charts the process of producing that report …read more
Album review: The Coral – Distance Inbetween
The Coral, from The Wirral, Merseyside have been releasing quality albums since 2002. This is their 7th album of newly recorded material and the first since 2010’s Butterfly House. The first four were all Top 10 in the UK. This …read more
Book review: MOTOWN – The Sound of Young America
MOTOWN THE SOUND OF YOUNG AMERICA Motown has a long and illustrious history, from its beginnings in Detroit, to its relaunch in 2011. It’s a famous and influential record label, boasting names such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson …read more