Have you seen that sweet-ass, hardcore movie Point Break? Do you remember that intense scene where Keanu Reeves was being strangled by some "locals-only" surf punks? You may recall that the oh-so-cool Patrick Swayze resolved the situation by uttering a few simple words to one of those grungy dudes-- "Back off Warchild, seriously."
Don't roll your eyes at the origin of this blog's title. As whether or not you think that movie is the seminal action movie of our time like myself does not matter in regards to the blog you're now reading. Point Break's Warchild merely provided the moniker for a blog of the sincerest music criticism.
Besides being an incredibly humorous name, Warchild was a strong choice for a title also because of the two words it follows in the film: "back off." I have been bothered with the idea that I may be told to "back off" with this blog; not in a physical sense, but in the fact that there are already many, perhaps too many, blogs with an aim exactly that of my blog. I have actually already been told to back off on more than one occasion, generally done with an eye roll or a comment along the lines of "douche bag." Regardless of the manner in which many may attempt to discourage, I will persevere. Mostly because this is just too fun, and I just enjoy music all too much. I won't be listening to any Swayzes.
Warchild is a blog about music for people who like music. Hopefully, assuming I get my mind and my free time interlocked, I will be able to post regularly. I will be doing album reviews, and some general music news. Readers can also expect to see what I have personally been listening to, as well as playlists I have made just for fun. As for the genre of those albums to be reviewed...well that is just up for you to pick up; I will make an attempt to listen to as many things as one individual young white male can do.
Feel free to email me about anything you see here on this blog, your criticisms of my reviews, general operation, look, album suggestions, and anything you see fit. (matthewklovett@yahoo.com)
Expect a Best of 2010 post to start off my dive into music. Stay posted. Welcome to Warchild.
- Matt Lovett
