Music Reviews
Airplanes Pt. 2 - B.o.B ft. Eminem & Hayley Williams
Great and Inspirational. That are just two words of the very many that I could come up with to describe this fantastic song. This is a second version of the song “Airplanes”. It includes its original artists B.o.B and Hayley Williams of Paramore, but it also includes Eminem, a …
Sade live performance DVD set
I really love my music and one of the artists that really stand out for me is Sade. I think she is one of the greatest musicians plying her trade in the entertainment world and I really rate her to be in a class of her own.
I went to …
The Doors - You’re Lost Little Girl (Song)
You’re Lost Little Girl is a song by The Doors which appears on their album Strange Days. The song opens up with an eerie bass rhythm before a guitar pattern along with a drum rhythm also come in. Jim Morrison comes in with the vocals pretty quickly and …
Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Step
SRV is the special musician who comes along very so often to reveal to the world the power of music and artistic expression.To me Stevie put a new spin on the idea of emotional music.His guitar playing is in tune with his mind and spirit.In Step is a beautiful …
Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday album
Nicki Minaj’s first release, Pink Friday, is probably the worst music purchase of my life. I bought the album sometime late last year in anticipation of it having “Knockout”, my favorite Nicki Minaj song, on it. You know the drill: I got to the store, couldn’t remember the name …
Trivium - Shogun
Trivium come back to their roots of pure metal and take a step away from the experimental The Crusade, with the help of producer Nick Raskulinecz they cut the frills on this album and do a good job keeping it heavy, this album is more aggressive than Ascendancy and …
Here I Am by Leona Lewis
I have heard from the radio that Leona Lewis is a winner of a show in Europe, I think in United Kingdom. If I am not mistaked, she won that ‘X-Factor’ show. After making that hit song ‘Bleeding Love’, I think the song ‘Here I Am’ as another great …
H.I.M his infernal majesty
H.I.M (His Infernal Majesty)
This band is one that has been around for a while, and has a good number of albums under their belt. HIM stands for His Infernal Majesty. Sound kind of dark? Well they are, in a way. Their lyrics are, essnetially, love lyrics …
James Blunt
James Blunt seems to be about one of my favorite singers when it comes to being sad and down, because he can just help me get all of my emotions all out at once. His songs are amazingly accurate, about how most people feel after break ups, extreme hardships, …
We rode in Trucks by Luke Bryant
We rode in trucks by Luke Bryant is a song that makes me think of the small town I live in cause I know what it is like to grow up like he is talking about. Trucks are a common thing among these parts. This song shows how it …
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 …
Bob Dylan - Two Soldiers (Song)
Two Soldiers is a traditional song arranged and performed by Bob Dylan which appears on his album World Gone Wrong. The song starts off with a nice and melodic acoustic guitar pattern which goes on for a while before Dylan comes in with the vocals a bit under a …
Metallica - The Unnamed Feeling (Music Video)
Overview —“ The Unnamed Feeling, the third music video in promotion of St. Anger, is a music video which focuses on various people experiencing a certain emotion or feeling. As with most Metallica videos, the music video shifts between a performance of the song and then the story to …
Neutral Milk Hotel - Naomi (Song)
Naomi is a song by Neutral Milk Hotel which appears on their first full length release, On Avery Island. Opening up with a strumming guitar pattern and simple percussive rhythm, Magnum comes in with the vocals for the first verse pretty quickly and I must say that I like …
Catfights and Spotlights by Sugababes
If you are not familiar with the girl band Sugababes, fret not. That is because they are a girl group band hailing all the way from UK. And they sound as sweet as sugar. As for this album, Catfights and Spotlights by Sugababes they score to me …
Animal Collective - Guy’s Eyes (Song)
Guy’s Eyes is a song by Animal Collective which appears on their 2009 record, Merriweather Post Pavilion. Opening up with a somewhat confusing sound, I personally find the several layers of vocals to actually sound confusing at the start of this track rather than creating a whole and harmonious …
Oh (2005): Ciara ft. Ludacris
Ciara ft. Ludacris
“Oh”
Goodies
LaFace Records
Director: The Fat Cats
Ciara’s “Oh” is the third single and music video from the “Goodies” album, following “Goodies” and “1, 2 Step”, the Fat Cats direct this time around. Ciara is sitting with little Ciara as she watches a video player which, upon zooming in, shows …
GZA - Duel of the Iron Mic (song)
“Duel of the Iron Mic” appears off of GZA debut album “Liquid Swords”. For those of you whom are unfamiliar, GZA is part of super group Wu-Tang Clan. In the early 90’s it was safe to say that the Wu-Tang Clan had a respectable ensemble of members in their …
I Can’t let go by Air Supply
I really like air supply’s music. I have heard “I Can’t let go” before but I did not know who sang that song. Until one time a friend of ours sang this song. I was really amazed because of the lyrics it gives. The song is really beautiful. Since …
Thinking of You by Katy Perry
One of the best songs I ever heard. This side of Katy Perry, which is somewhat serious, is very surprising. Katy Perry is a bold artist writing songs about realities in life. One of these songs is Thinking of You.
Its lyrics talks about losing a loved one and the …
Down Nola CD
Down is a joint collaboration of Phil Anselmo, Pepper Keenan, Kirk Windstein, Rex Brown, and Jimmy Bower.The musicians took a break from their musical commitments back in 1995 to record a pivotal record that would shape the musical landscape for years to come.The elements of the album were forged …
Nine Inch Nails - Suck (Song)
Suck is a song by Nine Inch Nails which appears on their EP Broken. Suck starts off with a fairly slow to moderate tempo with synthesizers having the main rhythm which gives the track that very characteristic industrial and eerie tone which has become associated with Nine Inch Nails. …
Damien Rice CD
This CD was recommended to me by a friend, I bought it and loved the CD, so I am writing this review in the hope that others will buy it and love it too.
First off it has to be said that there are many singer songwriters out there …
Naughty Girl (2004): Beyonce
Artist: Beyonce
Video: “Naughty Girl”
Album: Dangerously in Love
Label: Columbia
Director: Jake Nava
Beyonce Knowles reunites with director Jake Nava (who previously directed her first two music videos for “Crazy in Love” and “Baby Boy”) for her fourth and final single and music video titled “Naughty Girl” from her solo debut called “Dangerously …
The Close Lobsters - I Kissed The Flowers in Bloom (song)
The Close Lobsters are probably a band that a majority of you haven’t heard of. Hell, if it wasn’t for Pandora Radio, I’d probably would have never heard of them either. They are originally from Paisley, Scotland and did have a rather short lived career. Despite that, I feel …
Superhuman Chris Brown
I have never loved any R n b artist until Chris Brown. He is truly a brilliant artist with a very lovely and unique voice. Not that other singers don’t have his talent, but Chris Brown sure is one of the best I guess in the modern songs I …
Alan Jackson: When Somebody Loves You CD
I’m not sure why I have the Alan Jackson: When Somebody Loves You CD. I don’t remember buying it, but I just found it, still in its wrapping to be truthful, so however I got it, I’ve never listened to it until this evening. Very strange to …
Bone Thugs N Harmony: Creepin On Ah Come Up
Bone Thugs N Harmony’s Creepin On Ah Come up album is a hip hop classic and one of the best rap albums I have ever heard. From the intro with the devil laughing to the haunting singing of Bone Thugs, this album delivers the thug style. The hit song …
More than a Woman (2002): Aaliyah
Aaliyah
“More Than A Woman”
Aaliyah
Blackground/Virgin
Director: Dave Meyers
Dave Meyers follows in the directing shoes after Paul Hunter and Hype Williams for this third music video outing from the self-titled album, “Aaliyah”, called “More Than A Woman”. This video was actually shot a month before the second previous video, “Rock the Boat” …
Green Day - 80 (Song)
80 is a song by Green Day which appears on their album Kerplunk. The track opens up with a sustaining guitar power-chord, but the real interest during the intro of the track is the bass line played by Mike Dirnt which serves as the main rhythm, along with a …
Rain (1998): SWV
Artist: SWV
Video: “Rain”
Album: Release Some Tension
Label: RCA Records
Director: Darren Grant
“Rain” is the final single and music video from SWV’s third album called “Release Some Tension”, following “Can We” and “Someone”. Released in the Spring of 1998, Darren Grant directs this time around, taking a more low-key and mellower approach …
Oscar Wilde - Company of Thieves
Indie rock is a genre that seems to be in a state of forgotten identity as of late, often seeming to lose touch with itself. Company of Thieves is a band that has good indie sensibilities with a folky feel, offering a good blend of both throughout their library. …
Taylor Swift’s “Love Story,” from album, Fearless
When Taylor Swift’s newest single, “Love Story,” hit the radio waves in 2008, I was in Georgia, driving around lost. An impromptu road trip with a friend from the battle scars of a recent heartbreak. Being an English major in college and being naturally critical of Shakespeare’s …
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, …
Sublime - Hope (Song)
Hope is a song by Sublime and the nineteenth song on their debut album, 40 Oz. To Freedom. No pun intended, I will admit that after listening to the preceding track on the record, Date Rape, I was left feeling pretty hopeful for the remainder of the tracks to …
Johney Gaddaar Album
Johney Gaddaar has been directed by Shiram Raghvan and music has been composed by Shankar Ehsaan loy who have given recent hit music in hey baby. The , cast includes Zakir Hussain , Dharmendra , Rimi Sen , Vinay Pathak , Ashwini Khalsekar Title track Johney Gaddaar has a …
Music Video of Hung Up by Madonna
Hung up is the first single of the album “Confessions on a dancefloor” by Madonna. The music video was shot by Johan Renk. It is inspired by the movie Saturday Night Fever.
This video of Madonna is definitely one of the best videos of Madonna. Her style, dance, hair and …
in.com music site
This is a wonderful new music site launched just some time back. They have a wonderful collection of songs. You can easily search your favorite song on this site. I love Indian music and can find all kinds of Hindi songs from old songs to recent hits.
I have joined …
Don’t Stop the Music by Rihanna
This song came out a couple years ago when I actually liked Rihanna. Now, I just can’t stand her music. This song is really upbeat and is a great song to play in a club or at a school dance. I like music that I can have fun dancing …
Tama Rockstar drum set
The Tama Rockstar is a mid-level drum set with many upper-level features. For example, the drum set comes with tom racks that are tremendously useful and the Accu-tune bass drum hoops are great for lightweight travel and for suburb resonance that is topnotch in the world of modern bass …
A-punk by Vampire Weekend Music Video
Random yet consistent. Any fans of Vampire Weekend know that these two words describe the band pretty well. They also describe the A-punk music video. Even though the video is very simple and has a low production value it can’t help but grab your attention and …
Walking Away by Craig David
There had been this particular moment in my life when I was so down and so sad that I put on this song title over my CD radio and kept listening to Walking Away by Craig David repeatedly. That was when I was rejected by this guy in my …
Sara Bareilles’ Kaleidoscope Heart album
Sara Bareilles’ album, Kaleidoscope Heart, was recently released. The album is consistent with her previous works, but it seems to have reached an all-time high.
The album starts with “Kaleidoscope Heart”, an introductory chorale. It is the single most beautiful chorale I’ve ever heard featured on a pop album. The …
Metallica - Devil’s Dance (Song)
Devil’s Dance is a track by Metallica which appears on their second half of the double-record, Reload. I will be honest and admit that for the most part, I don’t like too many of the tracks on either Load or Reload, but I will say that I believe Devil’s …
Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark
Overview - Fear Of The Dark, Iron Maiden’s ninth effort, follows with the traditional standards I have for an Iron Maiden album: great vocal performance, excellent guitar riffs, harmonies, and solos, and just great songwriting in general. Most of Fear Of The Dark follows through on these standards aside …
Megadeth So Far So Good So What
So Far So good So What is Megadeth’s third album released in 1988 on Capital Records. The album features a cover of Anarchy In The UK by the Sex Pistols, while it isn’t my favorite as cover songs usually aren’t, it’s cool to see the band’s influences. The album …
Muse - Thoughts Of A Dying Atheist (Song)
Thoughts Of A Dying Atheist is the penultimate track which appears on Absolution, a record by Muse. Thoughts Of A Dying Atheist is led by a guitar riff which Bellamy sings along to for the introduction and verse of this song before going into the chorus of the song …
Pearl Vision drum kit
Me and my friends recently got the idea to start a band up. Ive also always had the nack to beat on stuff so i became drummer and purchases a Pearl Vision drum kit. The thing is amazing. It has a proffesional quality at an amatuer price. The Pearl …
Night Striker Complete Album
The album is the complete soundtrack to the popular video game series Night Striker. Joining the composition effort is mostly the SuperSweep team - people that composed music for many veritable and venerable shmups, among other popular video games. The Night Striker Complete Album offers a complete experience, as …
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