Music Reviews
Bob Dylan - Black Diamond Bay (Song)
Black Diamond Bay is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his record Desire. The track starts off with a harmonica lead over a very nice rhythm under it which establishes an excellent rhythm for Dylan and he certainly doesn’t disappoint, this track has always stuck out to …
Muse - Time Is Running Out (Song)
Now that I’m listening to a bit more of Muse’s music I’m realizing that a lot of it actually isn’t driven by guitar very much at all, and this is quite a contrast to the music which I’m typically accustomed to listening to. Obviously Muse does have guitar parts …
From the Bottom Up - Brownstone
Approximately 14 years ago in 1995, I had a chance to listen to the album From the Bottom Up by the R&B group Brownstone and I thought that the album was excellent, both from a music standpoint as well as a lyrical standpoint. I thought that all three of …
Animal Collective - No More Runnin’ (Song)
No More Runnin’ is a song by Animal Collective and the penultimate track on their 2009 studio record, Merriweather Post Pavilion. Opening with an incredibly gentle and melodic sound, No More Runnin’ may have one of the more melodic sections on the entire record, second to perhaps only Bluish. …
One step closer (song by, u2)
U2 is an Irish rock band and I decided I would give one of their Cd’s “How to dismantle and atomic bomb” a listen since I haven’t listened it for a while and I am in the mood to hear some of their music. One step closer is one …
Blueprint 3- Jay-Z
I had a chance to listen to the new Jay-Z album which is the Blueprint 3, and it is one of my most favorite music albums of the year. This is Jay-Z’s 10th album and even at almost 40 years old, he is still one of the best rap …
The Doors - Runnin’ Blue (Song)
Runnin’ Blue is a song by The Doors which appears on their album The Soft Parade. The track starts off with Morrison singing by himself which is a tribute to Otis Redding, and also serves as a nice opportunity to hear Morrison’s voice by itself. After this, a guitar …
AHK-toong BAY-bi Covered, 2011 U2 Tribute Album
I found it very shocking that this album did not work. I find it very strange. When I first found out about the fact that I was not an album coming out that was a cover of the iconic record by U2 from 1991, Achtung Baby, I was ecstatic. …
Bon Iver in Concert
I grew up in a house full of music. My father is a Grammy-award winner. We were raised on good music. I believe one of the pioneers of music today is definitely the band Bon Iver, led by Justin Vernon. I’ve seen a lot of great indie concerts over …
Kiss Alive III
Does all of you still remember the band Kiss? This album is something that I’ve listened to before, which is Kiss Alive III Album. I thought initially that I wasn’t going to love the songs inside at all, but I was quite shocked to find some pretty …
Calling you by Blue October
Calling you by Blue October is a beautiful song to me because it is talking about a person who is surprised this other person to pick them to go out with them. This song is also wonderful in the way it is talking about a person who is …
Green Day - Walking Contradiction (Music Video)
Overview —“ Walking Contradiction, the fourth music video released by Green Day for their album Insomniac shows the band in yet another hilarious music video. The music video for Walking Contradiction sort of reminds me of the music video for When I Come Around because both of the music …
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 …
A Perfect Circle
I first heard about the group “A Perfect Circle” in my final years of high school. At that time I didn’t consider them as my favorite band, or even one of my favorites. However, I did love the few songs I heard from them which as the time …
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 10″ (2005): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 10″
TP-3 Reloaded
Jive Records
R. Kelly’s tenth episode of the “Trapped In The Closet” series takes a turn for the worst as it becomes downright silly and stupid. PIcking up after Part 9 where Officer James discovers that his wife Bridget is cheating on him …
The Velvet Underground - The Black Angel’s Death Song (Song)
The Black Angel’s Death Song is a track by The Velvet Underground which appears on their first record, The Velvet Underground And Nico. This song starts out in a somewhat dissonant fashion due to an electric viola being played and then Lou Reed’s vocals coming in pretty abruptly, I …
System Of A Down Hypnotize
Released in November of 2005 (6 months after Mezmerize)as the second part of a two disc album recorded in the same studio sessions, the artwork like Mezmerize was painted by Daron’s father to give the album an abstract look and feel. The Digipak cardboard case fits into Mezmerize to …
Soundgarden - The Day I Tried To Live (song)
“The Day I Tried To Live” is just one of many singles off of Soundgarden’s absolutely amazing 1994 release “Superunknown”. Soundgarden was probably the most interesting group out of the Big 4 back in the day. Where Alice in Chains was known as being the heavier more “metal”, Pearl …
Slash Live in Manchester CD
If your looking for a good live music CD, one that I recommend would definetely be the Slash Live in Manchester album. Ever since Slash has released his new solo album he’s been doing awesome musically with his fellow Alter Bridge singer Myles Kennedy who sang on the …
Hoobastank : ForNever
Three years does not make Hoobastank experienced many changes, at least from their style of music. ForNever, the four albums that came after Every Man For Himself in 2006, seemed to be a repetition of this band. My Turn, the first single released on October 13, 2008, is the …
Nasty Girl (2002): Destiny’s Child
Artist: Destiny’s Child
Video: Nasty Girl
Album: Survivor
Label: Columbia Records
Director: Sanaa Hamri
“Nasty Girl” is the fourth and final single and music video from Destiny’s Child’s third album titled “Survivor”, following the previous singles and videos - “Survivor”, “Bootylicious”, and “Emotion”. Well, now we have come down to what I’d like to …
Muse - Invincible (Song)
I’m been listening to Invincible by Muse over and over for the last few days so I figured that I just had to write a review about it. The reason I started listening to the song was because Bellamy’s guitar solo on this track was praised so heavily for …
Animal Collective - We Tigers (Song)
We Tigers is a song by Animal Collective and the ninth track to appear on their release Sung Tongs. Opening up with a building percussive rhythm, the vocals of the track enter after a brief amount of time and come in with a simple repeating section. What I like …
‘Everytime’ by Britney Spears
To be honest, I don’t really care for Britney Spears in any way shape or form. Her live performances sound terrible and she truly did not and does not set an example for her younger fans, primarily girls in their ‘tween years. However, one song of hers has …
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 …
Metallica - Wherever I May Roam (Music Video)
Overview —“ Wherever I May Roam, a third music video released for The Black Album, along with Enter Sandman and Nothing Else Matters, focuses on a live setting which fits extremely well with the song in my opinion. The song is all about the life of touring and not …
Here We Go Again Album by Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato is a Disney channel star who got her big break on the Disney movie Camp Rock (and also starred in Barney many years ago). Since then, she has put out two albums. That is a lot of songs for someone so young. She is only 17 years …
Adele - When We Were Young (Song)
For almost a month already, the world has witnessed the undeniable star power of Adele. Her third studio effort titled “25″ managed to break all possible records there is! In a time where music industry is considered dead, 25 managed to become the fastest-selling album in the history of …
Viva Forever by Spice Girls
One of Spice Girls song that I love as well would be Viva Forever. It has a certain Italian and Spanish-like sounding quality and Viva Forever by Spice Girls will always be on my mind whenever I have memories of the Spice Girls’ brand of music and wanting to …
The Blitz, by Neuropa
Unfortunately the excellent Neuropa album “The Blitz”, with its (admittedly fairly obvious) World War 2 type plane design on the front, is not easily obtainable in physical form in the United Kingdom, although it is offered by Amazon in individual track form as MP3 downloads. This is rather a …
Only by the Night, by Kings of Leon
I wasn’t anticipating much from the Tennessee band the Kings of Leon when I foremost heard they were releasing a fresh album, and this is mostly since they haven’t done something major (in my view) like Aha Shake Heartbreak. Their final album, Because of the Times, did okay with the …
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, …
Bon Jovi - Living on a Prayer - Single
Show me someone that claims they dislike Bon Jovi, give them a couple of drinks and then whack Living on a Prayer on the Jukebox. I have to say that im not sure I have seen many tracks get a better reaction when it’s been sang at a Karaoke …
Cannibal Corpse Butchered At Birth
The Florida Death Metal band Cannibal Corpse’s 1991 follow up to the 1990 classic death metal album Eaten Back To Life ups the ante. This time around the album cover is even more shocking, (by the name of the album you can take a good guess as to what …
Sunoh Album
Lucky Ali is one of the good soulful composer than we have in Indipop world. His debut album Sunoh (which means ‘listen’) is a nice collection of melodic songs. There are songs on different subjects, and all of them have been blended beautifully by soulful melodic music. Ali has …
B’Day by Beyonce
This CD track was given to me by my sister, and she wanted me to burn songs inside for her. The album is from the ever sexy songstress, Beyonce, and the album is called, “B’Day”. I am not sure what that means, but I am sure enough …
North to Alaska by Johnny Horton
Jonny Horton sings the song North To Alaska. I like this song because it talks about something I have always wanted to do. I have thought about moving to Alaska for about twenty years now. I even went so far as to find land for sale in Alaska. I …
It’s a Sin (song) by Pet Shop Boys
It’s a Sin is one of the best known of all the Pet Shop Boys’ 1980s smash hits, and although it is perhaps not quite as famous now as it was in its heyday, it is still an excellent track that I feel is more than worth a listen. …
Act of Kindness - debut album by The Dan Bruder Band
The debut album “Act of Kindness” by the Dan Bruder Band was recommended to me by a good friend who told me it was one of the best new, pure-bred rock albums that was steeped in American rock roots he had heard in a long time. For those not …
Oasis: Don’t Believe the Truth
Don’t Believe the Truth is the latest release by Oasis. As a die-hard fan, I am always anxious about their latest albums. Questioning if it will be good, will Liam’s voice sound okay, and what about the contributions from the newer members (Andy Bell and Gem Archer). …
My Chemical Romance - To The End (Song)
To The End is a song by My Chemical Romance which appears on their album Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge. Opening up with a fairly dissonant sounding guitar riff and the vocal melody right away, I will admit that Gerard Way does a good job of giving the track …
Robert Fuller: Am Fub der blauren Berge CD
You just never know what you can find on CD, including this musical contribution from western actor, Robert Fuller. Now before you ask what a cowboy is doing singing German songs, a bit a background is important.
Fuller actually began as a song and dance man as part of …
Phillipia (Atlanta singer)
I have attended a few venues in Atlanta where Phillipia was performing.
I don’t know much about her except that she’s a 36 year old jazz singer who graces many stages around the Atlanta area (and I presume, beyond). She’s got a great set of pipes. But …
Change The Game (2001): Jay-Z ft. Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek
Jay-Z ft. Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek
“Change The Game”
The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
Roc-A-Fella Records
Director: Dave Meyers
Jay-Z, along with his pals Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek, runs an automobile shop for motorcycles and cars with a bunch of all-female employees whom are all just way too cute and sexy to …
Eminem - As The World Turns (Song)
As The World Turns is a song by Eminem which appears on his album The Slim Shady LP. As the opening rhythm comes in, Eminem does a good job of utilizing both a rhythm vocal track and a lead vocal song throughout the very start in the song but …
We Owned The Night (Single)- Lady Antebellum
Yet another hit from Lady Antebellum is out an released on itunes. I was so excited when this song came out after their last cd and this is just a continuation of some incredible music! This is your typical love song, about that feeling when you are with that …
Hot Like Fire (1997) - Aaliyah ft. Timbaland and Missy Elliott
Aaliyah ft. Missy Elliot and Timbaland
“Hot Like Fire”
One In A Million
Blackground/Atlantic
Director: Lance “Un” Rivera
Aaliyah follows up “4 Page Letter” with “Hot Like Fire” and, man, I will tell you right now, I have never ever seen so much red and…well… fire ever before in a video than this one …
She Wants Revenge
I am a huge fan of 80’s idie rock and alternative. Well, indie period. My favorite band is Depechmode, and for the first time I have found something that they can be compared to. Now I’m not saying they are equal, but almost and if you are a Depechmode …
Trisha Yearwood ; Jasper County
I have listened to country music all of my life and in today’s market of sell out sounds, this album is a breath of fresh air! Not one to be molded, Trisha stays true to her heart, album after album.
From the opening track, Ms. Yearwood makes evident …
Scars On Broadway - Chemicals (Song)
Chemicals is a track by Scars On Broadway which is on their self-titled debut record. I’ll say right now that although I like the song itself, I’m not a huge fan of the studio version and would certainly recommend a live version over the studio version. Throughout this entire …
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