Music Reviews
Silverchair - Neon Ballroom Album
This album was released back in 1999, and is one of my favourite Albums done by the Aussie band. The boys had started being in a band back in 1994 when they were young teenagers and has had a few heavier hard rocking albums before this one. I find …
If You Seek Amy by Britney Spears
Alongside Britney’s famous comeback comes her single “If You Seek Amy”. At first glance of the lyrics, who would ever guess the exact meaning of the song? The song as well as its music video has nothing to do with Amy. However, after dissecting and ‘decrypting’ the lines of …
Pulse CD
I always love tune to a good dance music. And in this Pulse album, there’s lots of reason to dance and at the same time, exercise. This CD album features lots of CD compilation albums and certainly every track gives me some kind of adrenaline pumping and …
The Cranberries - Promises (Song)
The Cranberries was one of the most famous rock bands of the 90’s. On 1999 they released “Promises” as a single of their “Bury the Hatchet” album. That song was a major hit and is my favorite Cranberries song and one of the best songs from the 90’s.
The song …
Helmut Lotti cd : The Crooners
After two years Helmut Lotti made a new cd : The Crooners. Helmut became popular because his classical cd’s. After these he made every year a new cd about a new item like : Africa, Latino Songs, Pop songs,and his previous one was : From Russia With Love.
I thought …
Green Day - 21 Guns (Song)
21 Guns is a song by Green Day which appears on their most recent studio effort, 21st Century Breakdown. I believe that this track is the second single released in promotion of the record, with Know Your Enemy being the first, and I firmly believe that 21 Guns is …
With Everything by Joel Houston
“Open our eyes, to see the things that make your heart cry, to be the church that you would desire, your light to be seen”. This is the first lyrics of the song by Joel Houston that I really appreciate since it was symbolic but with meaning to my …
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 21″ (2007): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 21″
TP-3 Reloaded
Jive Records
Part 21 of R. Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet” series opens with Sylvester and Twan paying a visit to a mobster named Joey. Sylvester tells Joey about some type of ‘job’ that can pull in a lot of money for all …
Gene Simmons CD ***hole
One of my favorite cds right now is Gene Simmons ***HOLE. A lot of people may be turned off by the title, but I think if you listened to it, the title soon would be forgotten.
The CD contains thirteen songs, one of which bears the ***hole title. …
MGMT - Weekend Wars (Song)
Weekend Wars is the second track off of MGMT’s second release, Oracular Spectacular. When I first started listening to MGMT, Weekend Wars was one of the first tracks to really jump out at me. I will say that compared to Time To Pretend, Weekend Wars changes much more, and …
Metallica - Orion (Song)
Overview —“ Orion, Metallica’s second instrumental and penultimate track on Master Of Puppets, is the song that I believe I consider to be my favorite out of Metallica’s nine albums and career. The pure musical genius that goes into Orion is unmatched by any Metallica instrumentals to precede or …
Been Around The World: Puff Daddy ft. Mase and Notorious B.I.G.
Puff Daddy ft. Mase and Notorious B.I.G.
“Been Around The World”
No Way Out
Bad Boy Records
Director: Paul Hunter
Puff Daddy and Mase reunite with Paul Hunter for their first big and epic mini-movie of a music video together. “Been Around The World” is the official fourth single and music video from Puff …
Stand up for Love (song) from Destiny’s Child
Stand up for love is an inspirational song coming from Destiny’s Child. I feel goose bumps every time it is playing. The message of this song is truly for the victims of Hurricane Katrina although it was written even before the hurricane happens. It makes my heart soft and …
3 Inches Of Blood Advance And Vanquish
This is the second album by the Canadian metal band 3 Inches Of Blood and the first on Roadrunner Records it was released in September of 2004 and produced by Neil Kernon. The style of the band could be compared to Iron Maiden, Mercyful Fate, and other classic metal …
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 …
Muse - Hysteria (Song)
Hysteria is a track by Muse which appears on Absolution. One thing I will say about Hysteria before really getting into the review, and probably something you will agree with me, is that once you start listening to the song, the rhythms which start the song and stay throughout …
Blame it on the Weatherman by B*Witched
I listened to this song over again when I broke up with my ex-boyfriend before. This song was sung by the girl-band B*Witched and I am so wanting them to make a comeback. I think they are no longer singing as a band; but none too sure about …
MGMT (band)
MGMT are an electro rock group from America in which I have recently took a liking to. I was at the gym at 17:00 on a treadmill and got a call from a friend saying that someone had backed out of going to a gig and that I …
Serj Tankian - Elect The Dead (Song)
Elect The Dead is the title track of Serj Tankian’s first solo album apart from System Of A Down. The track starts off with a moderately paced piano playing some simple chords which creates a sound which makes me believe that the song is certainly building to something. Tankian …
Young Girl (song) from Gary Pucket and the Union Gap
I discover this song while listening to RJ 100, a local radio Station in the Philippines. It is a song from the early 70’s that I just heard this 20th Century. Although it is old, I get attracted to the song as it gives continues rhythm that I never …
The Who - Tommy (Side I)
Overview —“ Side I of Tommy, The Who’s rock opera, is a track which starts out with probably one of their best songs up to this point but unfortunately goes downhill from there. After listening to Overture, I truly was in awe and I expected a really well written …
Like a surgeon by Weird Al Yankovick
Like a surgeon by Weird Al Yankovick is a parody of like a virgin by Madonna. Like a surgeon is so devilishly funny I can’t believe weird al wrote it. It’s all about a guy who just got through med school and became a surgeon. I went …
Hole band
Hole was a mostly female hard rock band that was popular in the mid to late nineties to early 2000s. It contains one of my favourite female hard rock singers, Courtney Love, who acted as the vocalist for Hole.
I am not sure if the reason the band is …
Muse - Citizen Erased (Song)
Citizen Erased is a song by Muse which appears on their record Origin Of Symmetry. The song starts off with an unpleasant guitar riff by Matt Bellamy before just about an equally unpleasant bass line and drum rhythm come in. However, at around thirty seconds the song thankfully gets …
Women And Children First album by Van Halen
The album that real defines Heavy Rock N Roll for me is the Album Women And Children First by Van Halen. You can really tell it is going to be an awesome experience listening to it just by the album art work that displays the whole band and the …
Bob Dylan - Political World (Song)
Political World is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his record Oh Mercy. Political World opens up in a somewhat eerie fashion, due to the use of some instruments in the left channel and some in the right. The song then establishes its mood and rhythm as …
Animal Collective - Derek (Song)
Derek is a song by Animal Collective and is the final track on their record Strawberry Jam. Opening with a sound that returns the band to the usual sound that was present on Strawberry Feels with the exception of the previous track, Cuckoo Cuckoo, Derek has an incredibly gentle …
JR Writer: History In The Making cd
For those who do not know who JR Writer is he is a young artist singed to Cam’ron under Diplomat Records.That built a buzz with Hip Hop fans by releasing several mixtapes including “Block Work 2″ which featured the hits “Pushing” and “Cold As Ice”.While his mixtape “Block Work …
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 …
Borns - Past Lives (Song)
BORNS is one of the up and coming musicians this year that really got me interested. From the first time I heard him in his wonderfully-crafted “10,000 Emerald Pools”, I knew that I will be captivated in his following efforts. And he never failed, far from it.
Past Lives …
Megadeth - Black Swan (Song)
Black Swan is a son by Megadeth which appears on their record United Abominations. The track starts off with a fairly paced melodic lead guitar line which slightly reminds me of Iron Maiden. The verse soon comes in with a nice riff but the track unfortunately has a very …
Jonas Brothers by Jonas Brothers
I was a very big fan of Jonas Brothers even I am too old at the age of 31 years old, I love them and really like them. When I heard their songs I used to stop in what I am doing and I sing along with their song …
Low by Flo Rida ft. T-pain
Low by Flo Rida ft. T-pain is a new rap song that is out which I like a lot. I know the words by heart and I have learned the dance. My one friend not long ago asked me to sing the song because I told him I knew …
Toto : Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit is one of the best albums owned by Toto. At least, it is my opinion, and I’m sure with many people who have the same opinion. Composition of sweet song and very melodic, even though I know that is very difficult to play songs that have Toto’s tempo …
Cry With You- Hunter Hayes
This song honestly gives me faith that there are guys out there that can express emotions and that really do care about you, and when they say they love you they really mean it. This song is so sweet. Whenever I am doubting my boyfriend I always listen to …
Aly & AJ: Chemicals React (song)
Chemicals react is one of my favorite songs of all time. This is done by my favorite sister duo, Aly & AJ. This song is about having a chemical reaction with someone. This is considered a love song, and it’s a darn good one at that; if you like …
Sublime - Smoke Two Joints (Song)
Smoke Two Joints is a cover by Sublime which appears as the second track on their debut record, 40 Oz. To Freedom. Opening up with an audio recording of dialogue, the bulk of the song comes in with a quick tempo that leads into a more melodic guitar solo. …
“Here Without You” by Three Doors Down
It may just be my personal preference for acoustics, but this song is just beautiful and breathtaking. Especially when I can relate to it.
From my point of view, this song depicts the loneliness and pain of having to live separate from your loved one, a.k.a a long distance …
The Beatles - Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite (Song)
Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite is a song written by The Beatles which appears on their album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. In terms of psychedelic music, the track which people think of when they hear the title of this record is obviously Lucy In The …
Deftones
The Deftones released their fourth album the self titled Deftones, in May of 2003, the album was produced by Terry Date and The Deftones. Hexagram is the band in their classic style, the perfect mix of loud and mellow. Needles And Pins has a darker feel that reminds me …
Ransom - Pain & Glory (Co-Starring DJ Clue & Big Mike)
Ransom “Pain & Glory (Co-Starring DJ Clue & Big Mike)” is a real good mixtape. Cosigned by both DJ Clue and Big Mike, Ransom is one half of the A-Team and he represents New Jersey. But with the split of Ransom & Hitchcock from A-Team, Ransom doesn’t …
Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin’
Overview - The Freewheelin’, Bob Dylan’s second effort, showcases more of Dylan’s original works rather than covers and traditional songs, which is what most of his debut album was made up of. Right from the start you can tell that Dylan has a knack for poetic lyrics and just …
Jose Angel Navarro My Metal Heart
If your looking for some amazing jazz fusion guitar then check out the CD My Metal Heart. it has a taste of alot of different guitar playing styles. The whole album was created in the studio of my guitar teacher Jose Angel Navarro. Jose Angel Navarro is an amazing …
Fall by Clay Walker (Song)
Clay Walker is one of those old-fashioned country singers who has been around since like the 1970s. Wonderful singer, wonderful performer and he has quite the heart for people. I haven’t heard much from him lately, but this is one of his older songs that I really enjoyed in …
Hoobastank (rock band)
Hoobastank was one of those bands that I remember had a lot of hits when I was a teenager. I wasn’t a huge fan per se, but I did like a lot of their music. These days, when going through some of their earlier music and listening to some of …
The Prince of Egypt - Nashville CD
The Prince of Egypt was a very popular animated movie and it inspired a few different soundtracks done by different genres. The Prince of Egypt - Nashville CD includes some of the best talents of the day singing the songs from the movie.
Probably the most well known …
The Doors - Ship Of Fools (Song)
Ship Of Fools, a song by The Doors which appears on Morrison Hotel, opens up with an interesting rhythm and is then led by Morrison’s vocals on the song. I believe Ship Of Fools is a good example of one of those songs where the music and the vocals …
Lady GaGa - Born This Way
The current queen of pop has released her long awaited 3rd album, and at least the cover of the album hasn’t dissappointed “little monsters” I feel this album has left me wishing for more, it doesn’t have the mass appeal or catchy chous’s of the Fame Monster but is …
The Rolling Stones - Hot Stuff (Song)
Hot Stuff is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their album Black And Blue. Right from the start of the track you definitely get a funk feel out of this song just because of the rhythm of the instruments and then the vocal pattern which Jagger …
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