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I am Rich Leigh and music is a massive part of my life. I have a music reviews website online at Alt-UK.com which combines two of my interests (music and writing), and gives me a firm platform to showcase my love for music journalism.

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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Wolf Creek: 1 of 4
'Wolf Creek' is a 2005 Horror Film set in the outback of Australia focussing on the journey of three travellers; two British women and one Australian man. The film was marketed as being 'based on true events' in the same sense as that of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre', however it must be noted that whilst inspiration is drawn ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Game reviews: Football Manager 2007: 1 of 4
Having been a fan of the series for some time, dating back to the early days of Championship Manager 2 which was released some 10 years ago now, every time a new edition is released - I am quick to get out there and bag myself a copy of what I would consider to be the best football management game that there is available. You... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Dawn of the Dead (1978): 1 of 4
In 1968 there was 'Night of the Living Dead', George A. Romero's first film as director which would spawn a number of sequels and inevitably remakes also. Although four films have since followed, it was not until ten years later in 1978 that the man followed it up with 'Dawn of the Dead', the first of the George A. Romero zom... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Jeepers Creepers 2: 1 of 4
In 2003 the second 'Jeepers Creepers' film in the series emerged from the director Victor Salva. Having been quite a fan of the original film I was looking forward to seeing this and it certainly didn't disappoint. It's not as good as the original I feel, still however it's a decent film from Victor Salva and one that I have ... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: The Black and White Album, by The Hives: 1 of 4
The Hives are a garage rock band from Fagersta in Sweden. Forming in 1993, the band have so far written and released four studio albums, and a compilation of material in the form of their 2001 release 'Your new Favourite Band'. Characterised by the howling vocals of front man Peter Almqvist, since 2001 the band have become ex... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Pocket Full of Sunshine, by Natasha Bedingfield: 1 of 4
Natasha Bedingfield is an English Singer/Songwriter from London. Her first album 'Unwritten' was recorded in 2004 and her second album 'N.B.' was released in the April of 2007 in the UK and Ireland. In the U.S. however, her second album is entitled 'Pocketful of Sunshine' and whilst it features six tracks from the album 'N.B.... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Song reviews: Crazy, by Simple Plan: 1 of 4
Simple Plan is a sensational pop punk band that I personally enjoy the music of greatly. Every time this band returns with a new album always the music impresses me and never does this band cease to amaze me. In 2004 the band released the album 'Still Not Getting Any...' and included on this album was the fantastic song 'Craz... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Yours truly, Angry Mob, by Kaiser Chiefs: 1 of 4
When Kaiser Chiefs released their debut album 'Employment', I found their music greatly enjoyable. When their second album 'Yours Truly, Angry Mob' was released on the other hand, I was actually dreading listening to it having heard and hated first single 'Ruby'. I wanted to like the album, I truly did, but I just didn't see ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Why Facebook is so much more popular than MySpace: 1 of 4
Not too many years ago, MySpace was the leading name in the social networking scene, and Facebook was just a place where students of certain American University's could connect with classmates. Facebook started small, initially only open to students of Harvard University, eventually expanding and becoming open to more and mor... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Fall Out Boy: 1 of 4
Taking the name of a character from the hit Matt Groening cartoon The Simpsons, Fall Out Boy formed in Chicago back in 2001. To date the band has released a total of three full length studio albums, the last of which titled 'Infinity on High' hitting the Billboard 200 at number 1. This American band has accomplished a lot in ... More..