Pac-Man Fever

Thanks to Ryan Byrd and his tremendous MixDay playlists, I ran across another 80′s classic on my ipod yesterday while riding my bike home from work — Pac-Man Fever. That brought back memories I had long forgotten about. This morning I immediately downloaded the entire album.

From Wiki:

Pac-Man Fever is a 1982 album recorded by Buckner & Garcia. It is also the name of the first song on that album. Each song on the album is about a different classic arcade game, and uses sound effects from that game. The album was released as an LP, a cassette, an 8-track tape, and later completely re-recorded for CD release in 1999, and 2002. The title itself is a parody of “Cat Scratch Fever” by Ted Nugent.

The title song was released as a single in December 1981 and became a top-ten hit, peaking at #9 in March 1982 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning gold certification by the RIAA. “Do the Donkey Kong” was the second single released from the album, but it failed to chart except on Billboard’s Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles at #103.

Here’s the full track listing:
1. Pac-Man Fever
2. Froggy’s Lament
3. Ode to a Centipede
4. Do the Donkey Kong
5. Hyperspace
6. The Defender
7. Mousetrap
8. Goin’ Berzerk

Pac-Man Fever – Buckner & Garcia

Filed under: Video Games

Nostalgia

This Pontiac / Spy Hunter commercial took me way back!

Time to hit up ebay.

Filed under: Advertising, Commercials, Nintendo, Nostalgia, Pontiac, Spy Hunter, Video Games

Movie Reviews

Man of the Year — 3/5 Liked It
I don’t know how much I would have liked this movie had I not watched it during this primary season. But having done so, it really made me laugh.

Identity — 3/5 Liked It
Kept me guessing pretty good. One more movie off of my Cusack checklist.

Once — 5/5 Loved It
This is the next movie I’ll be purchasing. I’m pretty picky these days about my DVD collection, but this movie and it’s soundtrack already have a spot dusted off in the Mud Puppy library. Hands down my favorite of this great list of movies. Don’t take my word for it, go watch it for yourself already.

The Last King of Scotland — 4/5 Really Liked It
Extremely well done. Forest Whitaker was made for that role I’d say. Great story about power though, and the pursuit of pleasure and comfort over doing what you know is right.

Talk to Me — 5/5 Loved It
Seriously, can Don Cheadle do no wrong? He killed in this movie. A great testament to being true to yourself. It also made me more anxious to get reading that Martin Luther King autobiography.

No Country For Old Men — 5/5 Loved It
Originally I had this slated for 4 stars, but after having it marinate for awhile it really is an outstanding movie. It had great depth, and the lack of a score added a sweet element to it. I’ve even grown to appreciate the ending.

The King of Kong — 4/5 Really Liked It
Tonia and I both enjoyed this documentary. I’ve never been much of a gamer, but I really do enjoy the classics. Galaga is my all-time favorite arcade game. Oh, and Billy Mitchell is a pansy.

The Untouchables — 4/5 Really Liked It
The score of this film really bothered me. It made it feel like it was much less serious than it could have been. It sure had a star studded cast though. Wow. Does DeNiro only do mobster movies?

Dan In Real Life — 4/5 Really Liked It
I miss me some Office. Steve Carell really showed his range in this one. It wasn’t a full fledged comedy, but it wasn’t a straight drama. Just a really well done romantic comedy.

Fracture — 3/5 Liked It
Decent mystery movie. Not much else to say about this one.

Filed under: Culture, Don Cheadle, Galaga, Movies, Once, Reviews, Steve Carell, Video Games