Music Reviews
Apocalyptica: Inquisition Symphony
Well I have been following this band for some time and I must say that they have impressed me. This latest CD as well as the first, contain mostly covers but it is still a great work of art. It contains covers of Metallica, Pantera, Sepultura, and Faith No …
Bob Dylan - It Ain’t Me Babe (Song)
It Ain’t Me Babe is a track by Bob Dylan which appears on Another Side Of Bob Dylan. As with many of songs from Dylan’s earlier records, the instrumentation is extremely stripped down and primarily just features an acoustic guitar playing a basic pattern which Dylan sings over and …
Duran Duran Live From London DVD
This magical show was filmed at Wembley Arena back in April 2004 and the DVD was released in November 2005. I bought a copy as soon as it came out and I have to say that I haven’t stopped watching it since. I must have watched it a million …
Pantera Reinventing The Steel
This album was released in 2000 on East West Records, this is Pantera’s final album, they dedicated it to their fans. This was the second album that was recorded with Phil Anselmo’s vocals away from the band and later mixed in. The album was produced by Vinnie Paul, Dimebag …
Tattoo by Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks hit single tattoo was leaked on to radio stations and online august twenty third when the actual release date was august twenty seventh two thousand and seven. This girl is only seventeen and she was on American idol and won the competition. after she won she signed …
A Perfect Circle, Thirteenth Step
Starting with the album title, this CD has all the markings of a band that is representing a 12-step program. But, do not let that deter you from one of the best albums ever. Yes, I said ever.
Opening with “The Package”, Maynard (the lead singer), …
Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam (Album)
Strawberry Jam is an album released by Animal Collective to follow their prior record entitled Feels. To begin, I will say that after Animal Collective released Sung Tongs followed by Feels, they had quite an act to follow, but I can thankfully say that I think they did a …
She thinks my tractors sexy by Kenny Chesney
She thinks my tractors sexy by Kenny Chesney is a song for a guy who lives on a farm and has a girl friend who likes tractors. This song also ditches all other vehicles other than tractors. I listen to this song all the time because it talks …
The Flaming Lips - Hold Your Head (Song)
Hold Your Head is a song by the Flaming Lips which appears on their album Hit To Death In The Future Head. Opening up with some noise effects, actual instrumentation begins to come in after around twenty seconds to create an atmosphere which sounds pretty empty and confusing in …
Satisfy You: Puff Daddy ft. R. Kelly
Puff Daddy ft. R. Kelly
“Satisfy You”
Forever
Bad Boy Entertainment
Director: Hype Williams
It’s hard to believe that this was the most successful single and music video from Puff Daddy’s sophomore effort, it’s not even a hit hit, it’s like sticking its head just above water on its tip toes in order to …
The Roots - How I got over
Hip-hop Veterans delivers flawless work
The old boys from The Roots has for 17 years defined how the hand played hip-hop should sound without compromising with their artistic integrity and desire to explore the genre’s possibilities. With drummer and producer, Quest Love as the captain of the hip-hop flagship The …
Green Day - Stuck With Me (Music Video)
Overview —“ Stuck With Me, the second music video released for Green Day’s album Insomniac is definitely an interesting concept for a video and I personally love the music video of this song, but I’ll explain the video itself later. The song seems to deal with feeling out of …
C’Beyohn 1st Class, The Keep It Cool Collection (CD)
If you are at all on the underground scene in Atlanta, GA, you probably have run into this young artist. Once a member of the group, the Fresh Air Foundation, this artist has figured out a way to bring balance back to hip-hop while exhibiting his own …
Adelitas Way (Self-Named Album)
Adelitas Way is a rock band.They released their first album in 2009, with a self-titled name.Their style of music is at the same time strong and somwhat delicated.Their fastest songs still ahve a very melodic tone.They can keep a very low tone when playing a fast song, one carachteristic …
Album : Yes - Fragile (1971)
YES are another one of those bands that help to prove that the seventies was the creative peak of music as we know it. I’m not one of those people that thinks new music is bad, i just know that the expressionism in music is nowhere near today like …
Blackbird by Alter Bridge (album)
Hi everyone :)
I’m here to express my opinion about the album Blackbird of the american band Alter Bridge.
In first place, let me tell you a little more abou this band:
Alter Bridge is a band formed in 2004 by 3 ex-Creed Members(all except the singer) and the ex-Mayfield Four singer. …
Bob Dylan - Death Is Not The End (Song)
Death Is Not The End is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his record Down In The Groove. For whatever reason, I went into this track really not expecting all that much but to be honest, I was pretty surprised by the time the song ended. The …
Pantera Far Beyond Driven
Pantera released “Far Beyond Driven”, on March 15,1994.The album received mixed reviews and critical acclaim.It remains one of their most brutal efforts to date.The music itself is powerful, raw, formulated, inspired, aggressive, and unrelenting.Back in 1994 Pantera came full force delivering an honest message that was unknown at the …
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 22″ (2007): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 22″
TP-3 Reloaded
Jive Records
Chapter 22 of “Trapped In the Closet” is the latest and final (for now, at least) episode of the series and departs from recent formulas in past episodes in exchange for something new and different. The opening scene first shows us …
Waking Up In Vegas Music Video by Katy Perry
Katy Perry burst onto the scene with “I Kissed a Girl and I Liked It” being the catchy phrase that everyone remembered from her first major hit song. Since then, she has proved that she isn’t just a one hit wonder. To start with, she has both a beautiful …
Fast-Fret
One way you can recognize a guitar player is by checking the person’s fingertips for wounds caused by strings. There are several factors that make strings rust, such as proximity to the sea, sweat, humidity and storage. Whichever reason, the fact is that oxidized strings hurt the flesh much …
Pantera - Hollow (song)
“Hollow” is the last track on “Vulgar Display of Power”. The song happens to be one of the plethora of singles that appear on the album. Needless to say, this is a classic metal album that everyone should own. Although it is technically Pantera’s 6th studio album, most people …
The Chronic- Dr. Dre
The 1992 album, The Chronic, by West Coast rapper Dr. Dre is a classic. Even after 17 years, the album still sounds very fresh in my mind and I still play it in my car regularly to this day. The album was famous for three hit rap singles which …
The Verve: This Is Music The Singles 92 - 98
I love The Verve. They’re sound is similar to that of Oasis, very haunting and thought provoking. This is their greatest hits album. I don’t own many of their singles, hence why I decided to buy this album. The album is simply amazing. The standout track for me is …
Metallica
Metallica released the “Black Album” in 1991.To date it is the most popular album ever released in the Heavy Metal genre.I think the most significant thing about the album was it’s ability to recruit new fans who had never even heard of the band or the genre.The Black Album …
Metallica - Mercyful Fate (Song)
Mercyful Fate is a medley which Metallica chose to include on their cover record, Garage, Inc. and is obviously a medley of songs from the band Mercyful Fate. For those of you who know and have heard Mercyful Fate you’ll obviously be able to point them out just by …
Suicide Silence - The Cleansing (Album)
I have been listening to this album for over a week now. I even listen to it in bed before I sleep. The reason for this is very simple. It’s brilliant. Where do I even begin to review this band? First of all they call this genre Deathcore. I …
We Sing, We Dance. We Steal Things by Jason Mraz
Almost all the songs in We Sing, We Dance. We Steal Things by Jason Mraz are amongst my listening taste buds. Jason Mraz is a synonym name to talent in my world of music dictionary. And of course the ever so popular track I’m Yours is included inside. …
Metallica - The Day That Never Comes (Music Video)
Overview —“ The Day That Never Comes, the first video released by Metallica for the album Death Magnetic, is a video that takes place in an Eastern setting and goes from an approach that Metallica really isn’t gone with before. I do remember an interview where James Hetfield stated …
Alice In Chains - I Know Somethin (Bout You) song
“I Know Somethin (Bout You)” is a rather interesting song. It appears on Alice In Chains album “Facelift”. What makes this song so interesting is that it doesn’t really have that Alice in Chains feel to it, except for in the chorus. It actually sounds like it could be …
Back to December -Taylor Swift (Single)
Taylor Swift, wow words cannot describe her talent. Just when I thought her music couldnt get any better . . . shes done it again. This song has every quality amazing music has plus more. This song is pretty self explanitory. Its about an ex or someone you temporarily …
People Need The Lord (Stever Greene) Audio CD
People Need the Lord Audio CD of Steve Green never fails to delight me. It is a great collection of sixteen godly songs. The songs have inspired and blessed my heart over and over again.
The songs topped up by the lead song People Need the Lord are Mission, …
Do Ya Thang - Rihanna song
First off, I have never been completely hooked on Rihanna and her music before, well, before this song. Her whole new cd, “Talk That Talk” is the greatest cd ever. The whole album is so catchy. And this song is totally one of my favorite songs on the album. …
Chickenfoot Debut Album
The new super group joined in 2009 started when Sammy Hagar the vocalist along with Michael Anthony on bass, both from the band Van Halen jammed out with Joe Satriani, the legendary guitar soloist famous for his second album Surfing With The Alien, and drummer Chad Smith from th …
Cult Of Static
The band was founded in Los Angeles since 1994, the band did not offer something different, after five albums, Wayne Static, Tony Campos, Koichi Fukuda, and Nick Oshiro, still presents almost the same thing, just different doses. Released an album under the title Cult Of Static, Static-X remain faithful …
“Dedicated” (1992): R. Kelly & Public Announcement
R. Kelly & Public Announcement
“Dedicated”
Born Into The 90s
Jive/Zomba Recordings
R. Kelly & Public Announcement follow up their previous hits, “She’s Got That Vibe”, “Honey Love”, and “Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)” with “Dedicated”, the fourth and final single and music video from their album, “Born Into The 90s”. The song …
The Rolling Stones - New Faces (Song)
New Faces is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their record Voodoo Lounge. New Faces starts off with a harpsichord part, something I wasn’t expecting at all, which gives the song sort of a royal or majestic feeling. Jagger comes in with the vocals of the …
Pink God Is a DJ Single
I like the God Is a DJ single from Pink. There was a time when I would play it several times a day. Now, I only play it every now and then. The reason I am hooked to it is its dancy tune. It …
Garage Inc. (Album)
Garage Inc. is the eight studio album by heavy metal band Metallica. It was released on 1998, after Metallica’s Re-loaded album. This one is filled with cover versions of various heavy metal, trash metal and hard rock bands like Misfits, Mercyful Fate, Black Sabbath, Motorhead and many others. Garage …
Frank Zappa-Sleep Dirt(song)
Besides composing,arranging and even singing in his music. Frank Zappa was also a very good improviser when it came to jamming on the guitar. He may have not been the fastest and technical, which is why he hired Steve Vai for some fast parts he couldn’t play, but His …
Das Racist - Chicken And Meat (Song)
Chicken And Meat is a song by Das Racist which appears on their first album, Shut Up, Dude. The track opens up with a fairly quick tempo led by an electronic intro before the vocals come in with a quick delivery and some catchy lines. One thing about Das …
Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea (Album)
In The Aeroplane Over The Sea is the second and most recent album released by Neutral Milk Hotel. One of my friends considered this to be in their top five albums of all time, so I will admit that I went into the listening of the record with slightly …
“Snake” (2003): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Snake”
Chocolate Factory
Jive Records
I guess the ghetto-ness of songs like “Ignition (Remix)” and “Feeling On Yo’ Booty” were beginning to run dry for R. Kelly so now he’s decided to depart from his ghetto ways and do something out of the ordinary, taking a page from Mystikal’s “Danger” video …
Sandara Park and 2ne1
I am not a korean, I am just one of the many filipino fans of the rising star korean girl pop group 2ne1. One reason why I like this group is because of Sandara Park who is now using the name Dara when she joined 2ne1.
I am really …
Rela by Tila
Listening to Rela by Tila really is mesmerizing. It gives me a soothing effect and this song really touches me to the very core. Rela in Malay means ‘willing’. And this song is about this woman sacrificing her all just for this guy.
Even if you …
Star Trek - The Best Of Both Worlds by Ron Jones
Star Trek - The Next Generation: Music From The Original Television Soundtrack - The Best Of Both Worlds by Ron Jones is one of my favorite audio CDs to listen to because the music from both of these episodes is incredibly memorable and some of the best Star Trek …
Madonna’s Hard Candy
I would like to retract my perhaps harsh previous review of Madonna. I found myself glancing at the top 20 billboard chard for 2008 so far and decided to buy the full album and listen to it in its entirety; I had previously heard quite a bit of it, …
“The Secret Life of the Veronicas” by The Veronicas
Even though I am no longer a teenager, I like to keep up with the music that a lot of teenage girls listen to because I still feel young at heart. The Veronicas are the sort of artist that I imagine a lot of teenagers listen to. They remind …
Slayer - Disintegration/Free Money (Song)
Disintegration/Free Money is a song by Slayer which appears on their record Undisputed Attitude. Like the rest of this record, this song is a cover of a punk band known as Verbal Abuse. To be fair, I didn’t really like this record very much and didn’t think Slayer did …
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