Music Reviews
Kelly Clarkson ” To Make You Feel My Love”. A Song
I was listening to the radio today and heard Kelly Clarkson’s version of “To Make You Feel My Love” and fell in love with it. I love the song to begin with but her voice is great for this song. She really seems to feel it when she sings …
What You Want (1998): Mase ft. Total
Artist: Mase ft. Total
Video: “What You Want”
Album: Harlem World
Director: Joseph Kahn
The music video for “What You Want” begins with Mase juggling phone calls from his roster of girlfriends whom all don’t know about each other, sort of taking a page from the film “Def Jam’s How to Be A …
Busta Rhymes ft Linkin Park - We Made It - Single
If you want a song that really inspires you and shows you that you should never give in, then perhaps We Made It by Busta Rhymes ft Linkin Park is a song for you.
Some are not keen on rapping but Busta nails this intro whilst the piano of Linkin …
Alabama: When It All Goes South CD
There was a time when Alabama ruled the airwaves of country music and Alabama: When It All Goes South CD displays one of the reasons why. The title track itself has always made me chuckle since it starts with a scratch of music from Alabama with another song. …
Michael Buble’s “Crazy Love”
“Crazy Love” by Michael Buble is the latest album by a young man who has been quietly building a reputation as a modern-day Frank Sinatra. He draws upon a similar body of music and brings to it a freshness that it surprising in a canon which most observers would …
Bob Dylan - Rank Strangers To Me (Song)
Rank Strangers To Me is a cover performed by Bob Dylan which appears on his album Down In The Groove. Dylan comes in with his vocals right away singing in a pretty delicate manner along with a simple strumming acoustic guitar part. Dylan’s vocal tone isn’t all that bad …
Fearless by Taylor Swift
This young crooner, Taylor Swift is no ordinary singer. My sister has Fearless by Taylor Swift sitting proudly on her album shelf and she listens to it regularly. At first I thought it is just another Britney wannabe and I thought low of the quality of the songs …
Ronan Keating - When You Say Nothing At All
I can say that everytime I listen to Ronan Keating songs, I feel my emotion is flow with the song. His voice make my feeling so romantic and sometimes is preety much sad. Like the song, ‘when you say nothing at all’, it’s a slow ballad romantic that usually …
Opeth Still Life CD
With “Still Life”, Opeth expanded on their musical musings by infusing a much more Progressive sound with Death Metal, Folk and minor Jazz infusions, throwing them in a blender and funneling the resulting substance through masterful musicianship and impeccable song writing. The end result is “Still Life”, Opeth’s fourth …
Elton John
Elton John is a famous musician who now is properly called, Sir Elton John, since he was given the title by the Queen of England. Well deserved! Elton John has been around since before I even thought about music, but since I grew up in a family that loved …
A Day To Remember - Homesick (Album, 2009)
Homesick is another solid offering from the pioneers of so called “Moshcore”: A Day To Remember.
ADTR have gone through significant changes in terms of musical style over the period of time they have existed, some good, some bad. Homesick is somewhere in between. Right from the very first chugging …
The Best of Stargate SG-1 Season 1 soundtrack CD
The Best of Stargate SG-1 Season 1 soundtrack CD contains music from 9 different episodes of the hit science fiction series as well as the main title and end credits. I definitely want to mention the liner notes which has a brief summary of the episodes included plus …
Black Label Society Mafia
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 …
The Underdog Project - Summer Jam
This song from Underdog Project is not a new song, but I always miss this song to listen again and again. Though this song is becoming hits in 2001, until now, I feel that this music in this song is always fresh.
This song is can be a party song …
I Know (2008): Jay-Z ft. Pharrell
Jay-Z ft. Pharrell
“I Know”
American Gangster
Roc-A-Fella Records/Island Def Jam
Director: Philip Andelman
“I Know” is the third and final single and music video from Jay-Z’s “American Gangster” album which is based off of inspiration surrounding the 2007 film of the same name starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. I am sorry …
Together Again (song) from Janet Jackson
Together Again is a song from Janet Jackson. It is part of the album The Velvet Rope. It is originally written as ballad but they re-arranged it and come out with an energetic melody that you can dance with it. When I heard the first line of lyrics and …
Johnny Reb by Johnny Horton
Johnny Reb is a song by Johnny Horton. It talks about a soldier that fought with Robert E. Lee and how they fought hard in a battle. The soldier was shot but still fought for what he believed in. This song is basically a tribute to …
Santogold L.E.S. Artistes
I first heard this song in a club in March. I had never heard of Santogold but was struck by how this thumping electro-synth track was being played - and being very well received, too, I might add in a club that is almost exclusively the domain …
Green Day - One Of My Lies (Song)
One Of My Lies is a song by Green Day which appears on their album Kerplunk. The track starts out with a pretty raw sounding three-chord guitar riff before the bass and drums join in. Something I like about the sound thus far is that the production really isn’t …
Tomahawk : Anonymous
Anonymous does not play music like Faith No More like the previous albums. Kevin Rutmanis absence of a bass player, able to change the concept of music that normally hard, even though the age of the personnel are old enough. Tomahawk lowered the tempo in playing music? Tomahawk …
Arcade Fire - Black Mirror (Song)
Black Mirror is a song by Arcade Fire which appears on their second release, Neon Bible. For a fan who has only heard this band’s first release, Funeral, I will say that the overall sound on Black Mirror is going to strike you as very odd because of how …
Weezer - Holiday (Song)
Holiday is a song by Weezer which appears on their self-titled debut record, otherwise known as The Blue Album. Opening up with an interesting lead guitar line accompanied by the rest of the band, Rivers Cuomo comes in with the vocals after this brief intro with a vocal delivery …
Sevendust Next CD
I was a fan of Sevendust way back in my NU-Metal days. Their debut album was really good sans a few forgettable tracks, and at the time different from most of the music being released. Their vocalist, being R and B Soul singing trained, is able to present a …
Strangers On A Train- David Nail (Single)
For the past couple of months David Nail has been helping me past some really difficult things in my life. This includes accepting change.
This song, Strangers On A Train, will always have such a special place in my heart because no matter where I go in life, it …
Lifehouse: Who We Are album
This is probably the best album I have heard in a long time. It is pretty rare that I buy full albums anymore, since getting single songs is so much less expensive and makes my itunes playlist a whole lot less messy. But I had to get the …
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 1″ (2005): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 1″
TP-3 Reloaded
Jive Records
“Trapped in the Closet, Part 1″ is not only the first single and music video from R. Kelly’s seventh solo album “TP-3: Reloaded”, it is an ongoing narrative of sorts, a story revolving around a one night stand that spans off …
Vampire Weekend - A-Punk (Song)
A-Punk is a song by Vampire Weekend which appears on their self-titled debut record. As with more Vampire Weekend songs, the track opens up with a very light-hearted guitar riff which simply radiates with feelings of youthfulness and playfulness. The vocals soon come in with the first verse and …
Irreplaceable (2006): Beyonce
Artist: Beyonce
Video: “Irreplaceable”
Album: B-Day
Label: Columbia
Director: Anthony Mandler
“Irreplaceable” is the third single and music video, following “Deja Vu” and “Ring the Alarm”, from Beyonce’s second album titled “B-Day”. The music video closely follows the plot of the lyrics which depict Beyonce breaking up with a man who has been unfaithful …
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 …
That’s Right (2007): Ciara ft. Lil’ Jon
Ciara ft. Lil’ Jon
“That’s Right”
Ciara: The Evolution
LaFace Records
Director: The Fat Cats
Ciara brings us yet another song about female empowerment, this one being about a woman telling her boyfriend that she doesn’t want to let him ruin her fun in exchange for his selfish needs. Boo-hoo. The name of the …
12 Stones Album
12 Stones Debut Album was a rock album from the beginning to the end. It starts off with a guitar riff that automatically draws you in and has great a great rock sound. The songs throughout are full of awesome guitar riffs, guitar lead parts and strong vocals. The …
Falling Down (song) by Avril Lavigne
The meaning of this song is very deep. It takes me a thousand times before I could be able to get the meaning. I am not sure if Avril is the song writer of this song, but if she is, then she deserves to be applauded for writing this …
Megadeth - Train Of Consequences (Song)
Train Of Consequences is a song by Megadeth which appears on their album Youthanasia. The track opens up with a heavily palm-muted riff by Mustaine before a very ehavy bass line comes in beneath this. Mustaine comes in with the vocals which certainly has that characteristic snarl of his …
Battle Studies by John Mayer
Though I do not consider myself to be as obsessed with John Mayer as many other girls that I know, I am a moderately enthusiastic fan. I enjoy his music and would definitely hear it live if given the opportunity. I recently purchased his “Battle Studies” album. After already …
Fly Away - Jean Claude Ades
Many dance song increase more and more in this year, especially dance song with te DJ’s like trance, progressive, house, housemix etc. I like dance music especially trance. Listen this song from Holland, DJ Jean Claude Ades, Fly away. In 2006 and 2007 this song is so booming and …
The Beatles - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (Song)
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, a track written primarily by John Lennon for The Beatles’ record Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band would have to be one of the more psychedelic tracks which the band has written, or at least one of the tracks most heavily associated with …
Delta Goodrem
This Australian singer, Delta Goodrem makes some good music, or rather, sings some good music. I certainly think that she has some strong vocals and that if you are bored or just wanting to hear some love tunes, then go for this album. The title of her album …
Dirty Dancing: The Collector’s Edition CD Set
When you have a hit like Dirty Dancing, you just keep trying to do things better, or over again with some little perk to keep people buying. That’s what the Dirty Dancing: The Collector’s Edition CD Set is, a ploy to get people buying. It works, too.
This …
In the Time of Gods - Dar Williams
This album was released very recently - just on the 17th of April. I am a huge fan of all of Dar Williams’ music, but, although I had very high expectations, I was not at all disappointed.
As with all of this unique singer songwriter’s music, each song is completely …
X Ambassadors - Renegades
New York-based alternative rock newcomer, X Ambassadors might just get away with their new hit, “Renegades”. Already Top 20 in Alternative radios and Top 40 in iTunes, quite a rare feat considering Alternative Rock songs barely smash. But here they are, with a song worthy to take over the …
Cradle Of Filth Vempire or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein
Vempire or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein is a 1996 E.P. by the black metal band Cradle of filth. This was released on cacophonous records to fulfill the band contractual obligation. This is the band’s second release, it is better then the previous album in some ways, the vocals are …
Apocalyptica - Apocalyptica Plays Metallica By Four Cellos
Overview —“ Apocalyptica a Finnish rock band released their debut album which was filled with nothing Metallica covers, but the twist is, all of these covers are played on cellos. I mean the idea of a group releasing an album of Metallica covers doesn’t sound special or unique at …
“Dead Presidents” (1996): Jay-Z
Jay-Z
“Dead Presidents”
Reasonable Doubt
Roc-A-Fella Records
Director: Abdul Malik Abbott
Jay-Z returned after his debut single and music video “In My Lifetime” about a year later with his very first album titled “Reasonable Doubt”. This is the first single and music video from that album, “Dead Presidents”. The song concerns the underworld of …
“Do It Again” (1999): Jay-Z ft. Amil & Beanie Sigel
Jay-Z ft. Amil & Beanie Sigel
“Do It Again”
Volume 3… The Life and Times of Shawn Carter
Roc-A-Fella Records
Director: Dave Meyers
“Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)” is Jay-Z’s first single and music video off of his fourth album titled “Volume 3… The Life and Times of Shawn Carter”. Jay-Z reunites …
Elliott Yamin CD (by Elliott Yamin)
American Idol is one of my favorite TV shows. I’ve watched every show diligently and I must say that I have my favorites and one of them is Elliott Yamin from Season 5. Among the three finalists from that season, the other two being Katherine McPhee and eventual winner …
Korn Untitled
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. …
Higher Ground by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
HIgher Ground is a remake of Stevie Wonder’s original song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I really enjoy most of the music that the Red Hot Chili Peppers record, and Higher Ground is one of my favorites. Higher Ground, the Red Hot Chili Peppers version is a really …
Marshall Mathers LP 2 album by Eminem
I admit that I was reluctant to listen to this album. Ever since his release of the Recovery album, I really didn’t know what to expect from Marshall Mathers. So, I didn’t want to be disappointed.
The first song of the album, “Bad Guy”, shattered my doubts about Em. This …
Fast Car (song) Tracy Chapman
Fast Car is a folk rock song from Tracy Chapman from her self titled album. I first thought that Tracy is a woman but when I saw her face in the net I have doubts if she is really a woman. Even in the internet, people are being confused …
Akon-belly dancer
WOWW!! Akon is just too great with his albums,including the great hit he agve with the title”belly dancer”.i have only seen him once perform and it was really a pleasure been to a such auditoriom.
In the song title belly dancer,you would find out that a …
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