Overview —“ Morrison Hotel, The Doors’ fifth effort, is once again a good album put out by the band. One big thing that I noticed was that the musicians seemed to work very nicely together on this album and even when they all had pretty unique separate parts working …

The Rolling Stones are old. Some people say they were far too old to be playing at the Super Bowl a few years back. I say leave them alone. They have earned the right to age, they have put in their time as young people, but their music lives …

Astronomy is a track which was originally written by the band Blue Oyster Cult but for this review I shall be reviewing the cover version which Metallica reordered and placed on their cover record, Garage. Inc. I’ll waste no time in this review and state right now that out …

Aceyalone is one talented Rapper. Being one of the legendary members of the multi-talented group Living Legends and the Freestyle Fellowship, Aceyalone has paid his dues in the music scene, and has emerged as one of the top rappers in the West Coast Hip Hop scene.
With that out of …

Jay-Z ft. Babyface and Foxy Brown
“(Always Be My) Sunshine”
In My Lifetime, Volume 1
Roc-A-Fella Records
Director: Hype Williams
“(Always Be My) Sunshine” is the first single and music video from Jay-Z’s second album “In My Lifetime, Volume 1″ which follows the previous album “Reasonable Doubt”. Welcome to the Shiny Suit era of …

Black Label Society released their studio album,”Mafia,” in 2005.The album propelled the band to superstar status.Zakk Wylde had already received stardom while performing with legendary singer Ozzy Osbourne.However, Black label Society was Zakk’s own music, and songwriting.When Mafia was released it solidified the guitarist/singers own artistic endeavors.Black Label Society …

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 …

John Lennon will live on forever in his music. At this time when our nation is at war, it seems a mandate to re-explore the music of John Lennon and think about the themes of peace, love, and freedom.
The songs that move me the most in this collection …

Pieces Of What is a song by MGMT which appears on their second release, Oracular Spectacular. At this point in the album, the previous six tracks have all been brilliant, but unfortunately I’d say Pieces Of What is where the album goes from brilliant to just sort of solid. …

On the surface, Little Woman is a very simple song that isn’t all the complex. That may be how it is even below the surface, but this song captured the hearts of young girls throughout the United States way back in 1969. It’s called bubblegum music because …

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 …

Dying Days is a song by The Screaming Trees. This song can be found on their album “Dust” and their greatest hits album. I find it kind of ironic that the Screaming Trees have a greatest hits album because they really seem to be an underrated band. Nevertheless I …

No More Mister Nice Guy is a cover performed by Megadeth which appears on their record Hidden Treasures. The track starts off with that classic riff from Alice Cooper’s track but certainly with a more aggressive tone and just sort of more an electrified tone coming from Mustaine. Although …

This is the band’s Fifth album and first for Roadrunner Records, released in 2004. This is a great album by the band, it’s smoother than anything the band has released before it, it is really heavy, and at times has a lot of melody, and could be classified as …

All Hope Is Gone. This is the band’s fifth album and fourth album on Roadrunner Records, released in August of 2008 and produced by Dave Fortman and Slipknot. The band recorded the album in their home state of Iowa this time, and the album is heavier, faster, and better …

Danse Manatee is the second record released by Animal Collective. Following Spirit They’ve Gone, Spirit They’ve Vanished, the best way I can summarize this album is that it actually seems to be a decline and a step down in songwriting unfortunately. Though Danse Manatee does certainly have its moments …

As a longtime fan of progressive/experimental music, I often gravitate towards sound patterns that seem to buck the norm, and stand out as truly not heard in mainstream music. Closure in Moscow usually does a pretty decent job of creating songs that sound as though they were never meant …

One day while I was at Guitar Center, I was looking for a guitar amp to use in small gigs at my place and for recording. I needed something that could be turned up extremely loud without any static, cracking, or risk of breaking. It also needed to produce …

Ego Brain is a song by System Of A Down which appears on their record Steal This Album. The track starts off with a very nice acoustic guitar riff by Malakian before the drums kick in along with the vocals. Malakian and Tankian sing together on this track and …

Over the Holidays, one of my presents I received from my mom is the Valveking 212 tube combo amp. I was so excited to see what this amp had to offer, when I plugged it in along with my Ibanez RG 770DX guitar and I checked out the distortion …

I am hooked on Katy Perry’s repertoire these days. What got me started was her hit single, California Girls. At that time, about a month ago, I had no idea if this girl had much wider capability. As I heard her other songs however, I began …

Overview —“ Motorbreath, the third song to appear on Kill —˜Em All certainly does match up to the expectations which were set by following The Four Horsemen and unfortunately this song really doesn’t even match Hit The Lights. Motorbreath honestly just doesn’t strike me as that good of a …

The right kind of music soundtrack is crucial for a particular type of movie and for that, Defiance by James Newton Howard works for me. I listened to the songs inside and I certainly think it matched the concept of the movie, Defiance. On some circumstances, even if …

Rihanna is one of my favorite recording artists. Despite all the drama with Chris Brown being abusive towards her, she has remained a strong female figure that I can see inspiring a younger generation of little girls. She is a talented live singer who does not rely too heavily …

My Favorite Colors is a song by Animal Collective and is the third track to appear on their 2006 EP entitled People. While not exactly an instrumental, the vocal performance to appear on My Favorite Colors is basically just a lot of vocal humming over the top of some …

Overview —“ Hypnotize, the second half of System Of A Down’s double album release Mezmerize/Hypnotize, is a good album to pick off where Mezmerize left off and continue in a similar style, feel, and sound as the aforementioned album. I’m not positive but I believe that both were completed …

The band’s eight studio album and second on Virgin Records, the second without Brian Welch, and the first without drummer David Silveria. The band used Terry Bozzio, Brooks Wackerman and Jon Davis on drums. The band Re-Recording most of The Matrix’s tracks for the album, weeding them out entirely. …

Out of all the songs in Taylor Swift’s new album Speak Now, this song… Sparks Fly is one of my favorites. It’s just absolutly incredible, its a love story like no other, just playing in your ears. When I hear this song I just go through story after story …

Overview —“ Know Your Enemy, the first single and music video released by Green Day for their latest record 21st Century Breakdown features simple parts and structure yet still very catchy music in the song. I’ll admit that when I first heard Know Your Enemy, I really didn’t think …

As a college graduation present, my grandmother offered to buy me a horn. I wanted a Conn 8D like my professor and all the really good horn players had. I settled on the Holton Farkas model because it was more in our price range ($1200).
This …

A while back I found out about The Close Lobsters through Pandora radio. Basically they are an indie pop rock band from Scotland. I actually wrote a review on here for one of there songs which was “I Kissed the Flowers in Bloom” which is an excellent song. “Going …

My opinion of this band has changed dramatically over time. When I was about 14, I loved this band. I got their album “The Young and the Hopeless” for my 14th birthday and fell in love with it. Then I got their first album and loved that one too. …

I’m a progressive music lover and a long time fan of Dream Theater. But suddenly it occurred to me that I was simply not enjoying their music anymore. I started hauling the web for similar artists to Dream Theater. Some came up too metal, others too technical, and others …

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, …

Part of the lyrics, ‘I hate you, but I love you’ from the song, Stuck by Stacie Orrico. I think she’s half Latin or something. She looks kind of gorgeous and this song is super amazing. Something that I have listened to over the years but seemingly …

Artist: Mase ft. Blackstreet
Video: “Get Ready”
Album: Double Up
Director: Hype Williams.
“Get Ready” is the first single and music video off of Mase’s second album “Double Up” and it is perhaps the best song and video he did ever since “Feel So Good” (is it no surprise that both videos are …

Overview —“ War, as it’s name suggests is a song all about War, a topic that System Of A Down has explored multiple and various times throughout their career, probably at least once on each album. Generally I’d get sick about listening to the same topic if it kept …

Strange Days was a solid sophomore effort from The Doors.Riding the fire of their first release and enjoying a little commercial success the band recorded some memorable moments here.I like Strange Days and many of the songs on the album are dark and moody.Jim’s poetic nature is apparent on …

From 2002, Barry Manilow: A Christmas Gift of Love CD is a terrific salute to the holiday season. I love Christmas classics and I love Barry Manilow, so this was a natural CD to add to my music collection, and I wasn’t disappointed at all, except with the …

Overview —“ Lonely Day, a second single and music video released by System Of A Down for Hypnotize, the second half of their double album, Mezmerize/Hypnotize, is a track which is primarily led from start to finish by Daron Malakian. All throughout Mezmerize and Hypnotize, Malakian had began to …

P. Diddy ft. Loon, Ginuwine, and Mario Winans
“I Need A Girl, Part Two”
The Saga Continues…
Bad Boy Entertainment
Director: Benny Boom
“I Need A Girl, Part Two” is the second and final part that follows “I Need A Girl, Part One”. Once again, “I Need A Girl (To Bella)” is a single …

Honestly, the main reason I purchased the Twilight soundtrack was for Robert Pattinson’s song, “Never Think” and “Bella’s Lullaby” by Carter Burwell. Not only that, but there were a few songs I herd in the movie that I particularly liked. These songs included: “Supermassive Black Hole” by Muse, both …

‘Life in a Northern Town’ is a classic song, written and performed by the English folk group The Dream Academy.
The song’s wistful sound passes off a sense of melancholy over the amazing chorus chants and lyrics that transport listeners back in time. The song speaks of a a small …

As a singer, I’m not very fond of Alicia Keys. I think her voice sounds really weird and it is just not that pretty sounding. But I have to give her some credit because at least her voice sounds natural and doesn’t have any crazy sound effects on it. …

I have been a huge fan of the more experimental indie rock sound that started to become popular in the late nineties for just as long as it has been around, as it is just one of those sub genres that never ceases to provide me with surprises and …

Love Songs Are Dumb Songs, But I Like —˜Em Anyway is a song by Sledding With Tigers and appears as the fourth song on their debut album, No Randy No. In contrast to preceding songs on this record, Love Songs Are Dumb Songs, But I Like —˜Em Anyway actually …

Only, another track by Nine Inch Nails for their record With Teeth, is an interesting track which deals with a mental personality disorder which is reminiscent of films such as Fight Club, Secret Window, or Shutter Island for those of you who have seen these. Only opens up with …

If barbies could sing and they needed a song just for them the song would have to be Barbie girl by Aqua. This song is all about barbies and I find it funny because it is directed towards little kids but my one friend Always sung it all …

This mixtape is really good. I enjoyed every track on it. This is one of the few mixtapes that you can actually listen to all the way through without having to change tracks. This mixtape features tracks from Lil Wayne, U.G.K., Lil Flip, Chamillionaire & many more. Definitely something …

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 …