Music Reviews
Another Animal
Another Animal is Godsmack with a different vocalist Whitfield Crane of Ugly Kid Joe. The style is somewhat different than Godsmack, this self titled 1997 debut from the band is released on Godsmack’s record label Universal/Republic, the vocals aren’t entirely different than Sully Erna’s but aren’t exactly the same, …
Same girl by R Kelly and Usher
Same girl by R Kelly and Usher is about how these two guys are best friends and find out that they are dating the same girl. This girl also does not know that both of them are friends but what’s so funny to me is that they are not …
Bob Dylan - Forgetful Heart (Song)
Forgetful Heart is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his album Together Through Life. Though the music at the start of this track doesn’t go on for too long, I do enjoy the mood it establishes and I think that it fits perfectly with the tone and …
The Way You Look Tonight by Rod Stewart
The Way You Look Tonight is a song that Rod Stewart recorded much later in his career when he had a strong foothold on his audience. He became a much more mellow singer as he grew a bit older and the songs that he sings will melt the heart …
The Rolling Stones - Crazy Mama (Song)
Crazy Mama is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their album Black And Blue. The song starts out in a pretty laid-back fashion with sort of a lazy and casual guitar riff which gives way to a short lead played over it. Jagger comes with the …
Harder to breathe by Maroon Five
Harder to breathe by Maroon Five is an awesome song and the lyrics are pretty catchy. I like the beat though because of the drums and all that. This song I found by listening to it on the radio and I wanted to find out where I could get …
Lonesome Crowded West, 1997 Album by Modest Mouse
I think that this is not a very good full length album for a band like Modest Mouse. I remember how I first started listening to it after I listened to their first full length album, and I did not enjoy this record at all. It was because I …
The Beatles - Carry That Weight (Song)
Carry That Weight is one of the very last tracks on Abbey Road and although it is only 1:36 in track length, I feel like it offers quite a lot of music for that short amount of running space. I make a point to stress the time and length …
Natasha Beddingfield - Unwritten
‘Unwritten’ is the most my favorite song from Natasha Beddingfield. Everytime I listen this song, my feeling always happy and feel fresh to doing everything. This is a song that very good to declare as a happy spirit theme song for me.
The lyrics is very match with the music, …
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Axis: Bold As Love
Overview - Axis: Bold As Love, the second effort by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, is a bit similar to their debut album, Are You Experienced, but has a few more melodic songs, a nice touch. I’ll say right now that I personally thought Are You Experienced was a brilliant …
Sledding With Tigers - The Hill Sheep (Album)
The Hill Sheep is the second album released by Sledding With Tigers. Although I will say that some of the tracks on this album felt similar to some of the songs that were present on the band’s debut release, No Randy No, I can thankfully say that this album …
Stampeders Canada Day Concert
I have been a huge fan of the 1970’s Canadian rock band, The Stampeders my whole life. My parents loved them before I was born, so I grew up listening to them, and for the last 5 years I have been blessed to see them each year at the …
The Rolling Stones - If You Can’t Rock Me (Song)
If You Can’t Rock Me is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their album It’s Only Rock —˜N Roll. The track starts off with a distorted guitar rhythm along with a very brief lead being played over it. Jagger abruptly enters in with the vocals but …
Eluveitie (band)
I discovered the folk metal band Eluveitie who are from Switzerland when one of their songs was playing on a heavy metal radio station used to listen to a lot some years ago. At the time, it was my first encounter with folk metal, and I liked what I …
Metallica - Hate Train (Song)
Hate Train is a song by Metallica which was recently debuted at one of their 30th anniversary shows in San Francisco, California. Although the song has not officially appeared on an EP or an LP thus far, the studio version has been released and is expected to appear on …
A portrait of Fats Waller; double CD compilation
If you like Jazz, then this is a must buy. Rather than getting Billy Holiday or Nina Simone go for something a bit older. Fats Waller was one of the Jazz greats of the 20’s and 30’s and this double compilation CD shows exactly why. Don’t …
Acacia strain the band
The acacia strain band is a metal band whose music is actually quite decent but they can improve on a few things. I like the acacia strain because they can really belt out some deep growls and their voices sound scary when they are belting out metal. I can’t …
Taylor Swift Debut Album
Taylor Swift is truly a good singer-songwriter. I really love her debut album which really presents wonderful music with such a nice composition, arrangement and lyrics.
I really love the song ‘Teardrops on my Guitar’. According to Taylor Swift in an interview, this is a story of her personal experienc. …
Asphalt Cowboy - Jason Aldean (Single)
I was looking for good songs about missing someone because I recently went on a pretty long trip. Looking online someone suggested this song for me. I jumped on this song because I am an avid Jason Aldean fan. I love the meaning to his songs. Every song has …
Ibanez SRX200 4 string bass
I got this bass as my first instrument. All i can say is wow. it is beautiful. It is simple and perfect for learning on. The structural integrity of this bass is so amazing for how cheap it was. Its great for a beginner that trying to figure out …
The Flaming Lips - Stand In Line (Song)
Stand In Line is a song by The Flaming Lips and appears as the sixth song on their fourth album, In A Priest Driven Ambulance. Opening up with a somber atmosphere led by an acoustic guitar pattern and Coyne’s vocal performance, Stand In Line is interesting in that it …
Say my name
Say my name by Destiny’s Child is a song that is sad in the way that it talks about how this girl realizes her boyfriend is cheating on her and he is not willing to say her name anymore. That would rouse any girl suspicion when her boyfriend won’t …
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistol
Anyone compiling a collection of the ultimate collection of rock albums has to include this 1977 disc. I can still remember hearing this for the first time and being amazed that bands played like that. The foul language was shocking, especially the rant at the end of …
Take Me Home Country Roads
Take Me Home Country Roads is one of John Denver’s many top hits. It is a song about him growing up in hills of West Virginia as a boy. It talks about how he remembers so many things and how they change over the years. That if he listens …
No Time (1996): Lil’ Kim ft. Puff Daddy
Lil’ Kim ft. Puff Daddy
“No Time”
Hardcore
Atlantic/Bad Boy
In the booming years of Puff Daddy’s record label, Bad Boy Records, he was still putting his marketing niche together and churning out hits together at the same time as he continuously found the new talent and signed them up. By 1996, they …
Animal Collective - Good Lovin Outside (Song)
Good Lovin Outside is a song by Animal Collective and is the penultimate song on their album Sung Tongs. Opening with vocals right from the start, Good Lovin Outside takes on a tone which sounds somewhat hypnotizing to be honest. Perhaps this is just the way I hear the …
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (Single) - Luke Bryan
This is one of Luke Bryan’s amazing songs on his newest album “tailgates and Tanlines”. The first time I heard this song, I was not sure what exactly I loved about it, but the first time I heard it I really liked it. Usually it takes time for songs …
Keith Jarret : Simply Said
Keith Jarrett who was a saxophone player, kicked off the music industry by releasing an album in June 1999. The album’s title is very simple, Simply Said and released under the label Warner Bros. This album is the fifth album, the results of cooperation with the recording company, …
Rob Zombie-Past,Present,Future CD
This is a great collection, showcasing the best of Rob Zombie’s work, both with White Zombie and as a solo artist. With 19 songs, you certainly get your money’s worth. But as with all greatest hits collections, if you’re a big enough fan of the singer, you …
System of a Down The Hypnotize Album
Hypnotize and Mesmerize are both part of a double record sort of thing. When you buy both records you can combine the two boxes together for one whole double album. Hypnotize is the album that got me into this band, and is my favorite album out of all of …
Star Trek: Sound Effects from the Original TV Soundtrack
I am not sure there are very many people that will enjoy this soundtrack, but I sure did! If you are a fan of the original Star Trek, be prepared for an audio treat! On this soundtrack is not music, but actual sound effects that were used on the …
Megadeth - Holy Wars… The Punishment Due (Music Video)
Overview —“ Holy Wars—¦ The Punishment Due, the lead off track of Megadeth’s most acclaimed record, Rust In Peace, is only one of nine examples of why this album is praised to highly. Although not the only reason why this album was so good, but definitely one of the …
The Velvet Underground - Temptation Inside Your Heart (Song)
Temptation Inside Your Heart is a song by The Velvet Underground which appears on their album VU. One thing which should be noted about VU is that the album is not a typical or traditional studio album, it’s an album which is full of outtakes. I choose to point …
Led Zeppelin - Walter’s Walk (Song)
Walter’s Walk is a song by Led Zeppelin which appears on their record Coda. The song starts off with a quick blues sounding riff in the right channel from Page as Bonham comes straight down the center with a nice pounding drum rhythm as Plant comes in as well. …
Fast Car (song) Tracy Chapman
Fast Car is a folk rock song from Tracy Chapman from her self titled album. I first thought that Tracy is a woman but when I saw her face in the net I have doubts if she is really a woman. Even in the internet, people are being confused …
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
I used to sing with the band. Well, I can say that I really enjoyed every moment that I am in front of so many people and it gives me so much confidence whenever people gave me a warm applause.
I sing a variety of songs, from 50’s …
Lord I Believe In You by Crystal Lewis (MP3)
Lord I believe in You is a song popularized by Crystal Lewis. I have a copy of this song of hers. A friend shared to me her MP3 of this popular song of Crystal Lewis. The copy is very clear and vivid.
What would I say of this song? Well …
BoA Korean singer
Boa is my favorite Korean singer; I admire her since she was 16 years old (about 7 years ago?). She began her first debut at 13 and then tried to spread into Japanese songs too. Actually, her voice is average, but I think she has a high range and …
Go Girl (2008): Ciara ft. T-Pain
Ciara ft. T-Pain
“Go Girl”
Fantasy Ride
LaFace Records
Director: Melina Matsoukas
Ciara kicks back with her third album, “Fantasy Ride”, with the first single and music video titled “Go Girl”, yet another female empowerment track that proclaims itself as a control anthem for women. Her husband this time around, oops I meant guest …
Guitar Tricks Website
Guitar Tricks is a website where you can take paid guitar lessons. The site covers all different styles of music and has a decent selection of lessons for guitar players. For those who want to check the site out you’ll find twenty or so free guitar lessons to …
The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour (Song)
Magical Mystery Tour is the title track of a record released by The Beatles. This song is the starting track on the album and it’s actually a pretty good representation of what’s going to follow. The track opens up in a very energetic fashion and actually features an extremely …
Pink Floyd - Burning Bridges (Song)
Burning Bridges is a song by Pink Floyd which appears on their record Obscured By Clouds. The track starts off in an extremely mellow and melodic mood with a very light organ melody primarily leading the song as it first starts off. Something interesting about the vocals of this …
MGMT - Money To Burn (Song)
Money To Burn is the third track on MGMT’s debut record, Climbing To New Lows. What I mentioned about the previous track, We Care, is that the song features frequently changing dynamics from a loud intro, to a quiet verse, to a building pre-chorus, to a loud chorus. However, …
Ruff Ryders Records: Volume 4 Ryde Or Die cd
If you don�t know who the Ruff Ryders are by now you have been under a rock since 1998. Ruff Ryders is a record label which included Rap and R&B artists like DMX, Eve, Jadakiss, Styles P., Swizz Beatz, Cassidy and The Lox. This cd was released on July …
Vandoren Clarinet Lip Protectors
The Vandoren Clarinet Lip Protector is a long sheet of special wax paper than you can cut into pieces. After cutting, simply fold them into the desired shape for your mouth and place it onto your lower teeth. It protects against sharp teeth stabbing the inner lips.
Upon first …
Nirvana Bleach
This is Nirvana’s debut album released in 1989 on Sub Pop Records and produced by Jack Endino who also produced the album Screaming Life by Soundgarden. The album takes it’s name from an AIDS campaign telling heroin users to bleach their needles. Bleach is a good album, it features …
The Offspring Smash
Smash is the third album by The Offspring, released in 1994, produced by Thom Wilson, the album has sold over 16 million copies. The album is really good. The songs on the album are all really great, Nitro is one of the best, and the song Bad Habit, about …
ESP/LTD V-401 Guitar
Overview —“ The ESP/LTD, V-401 is ESP’s response to all our companies putting out V shaped guitars, which is pretty much every company to be honest. Just a note, I don’t personally own this guitar but I’m currently in the market for one so I decided to play one …
C-Bo
C-Bo is one of the best rappers from the west coast to ever touch the mic. He has such a great flow style and voice. He captures the true essence of real west coast hip hop. He has made some really great albums that show he is one of …
Green Day - American Idiot (Music Video)
Overview —“ American Idiot, the first music video released by Green Day in support of the album of the same title shows the band at a level of new songwriting and shows that they emerged from the time after Warning as being stronger and better than ever, musically, lyrically, …
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