Monthly Archives: July 2011

August 2011 albums

Posted on July 27, 2011 by philipbrasor

Here are the album reviews I wrote for the August issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo yesterday. James Blake (A&M/Universal) Bon Iver (Jagjaguwar/Hostess) The pendulum swings eternal in pop, bringing old styles back into fashion and replacing … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, July 24, 2011

Posted on July 24, 2011 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, about the end of analog TV broadcasts, which takes place today at noon. In the column I touch on satellite broadcasting as an example of a standard system that might have made more sense than … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, July 17, 2011

Posted on July 17, 2011 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about a comment made by comedian Sanma Akashiya that he may stop appearing on TV after he turns 60. My feelings about Sanma as a comic are mixed. I can appreciate his quick … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, July 10, 2011

Posted on July 10, 2011 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about how express delivery companies now represent the spirit of Japanese service as well as the virility of Japanese men. Though the column dwells mainly on the role that Yamato and Sagawa have … Continue reading →

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