Music Reviews
Lady Down on Love
Lady Down on Love is a song by Alabama. This song is about a girls first experience with love. The song is fairly good but what it reminds me most of was the year that my family went to Fan Fair in Nashville Tennessee. I was about 12 …
My Love Essential Collection by Celine Dion
Of course the voice that sang the popular “Titanic” theme song is one of my favorites so I always find ways and means to purchase Celine Dion’s CD’s. One of my favorites is My Love Essential Collection by Celine Dion. This is a wonderful collection of songs which were …
Deftones - Saturday Night Wrist
It was during the summer of 2007. I walked into the library that was about 10 minutes from my uncle’s apartment. I went to the CD section and decided to try out some music that I hadn’t really listened to before. That’s when I saw the girl on the …
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 …
Lauren Wood’s Fallen Single
I must have listened to Lauren Wood’s Fallen single a million times since the movie Pretty Woman introduced me to it, and in my opinion it is peerless. Wood is an American singer-songwriter who began her career in the late —˜70s, formed a band, and shot to fame …
Akon sorry blame it on me
Akon sorry blame it on me is a song about how a fourteen year old girls parents let her spend the night at a friends house and went to a twenty one and older club. She then went on stage and humped akon and akon humped her back. He …
Hold It Don’t Drop It by Jennifer Lopez
Hold It Don’t Drop It by Jennifer Lopez works for me. I have always known the fact that J.Lo couldn’t really sing that well, but she is a person that tries her best and she has this style of choosing songs that could suit her vocal range. She …
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath is my all time favorite band. I own EVERY Black Sabbath album which Ozzy Osbourne features on, and many Vinyl’s I still have in my attic of some of the most legendary songs and records of all time. They are the true pioneers of Heavy Metal, and …
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions — Bruce Springsteen
In 2006, Bruce Springsteen released We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions, an outstanding collection of traditional songs either written by Pete Seeger or recorded by him early in his career. This CD of traditional folk songs and spirituals, with the combination of Springsteen, an wonderful group of supporting musicians, …
Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music
I have always been upset that I missed Woodstock and missed most of the 60’s. I have been jealous of those people who lived through that decade of peace, love and rock and roll. My music tastes, and sometimes even my taste in fashion and lifestyle have trended toward …
Megadeth - Elysian Fields (Song)
Elysian Fields is a song by Megadeth which appears on their album Youthanasia. The track opens up with some brief noise before leading way to a heavy guitar riff with Mustaine singing over it in his characteristic Mustaine snarl. The guitar riff on this song isn’t exactly thrash metal …
Lil Wayne - The Carter III
Lil Wayne’s Criticly acclaimed “The Carter 3″ is his most anticipated album yet, with featured guest such as Jay-Z, T-Pain, Babyface, Robin Thicke, Bobby Valentino, Fabolous, Juelz Santana, and more it will be a valuble asset to any hip-hoper’s Music Collection. The CD contains a variety of hip-hop and …
Taking Chances album
Taking Chances seemed very appropriate as the album title was taken by Celine Dion. By presenting some old songs and some new songs, which differ with the type of songs that had been sung. Dion to make a change. Since her last album, A New
Day Has Come in 2002, …
Aerosmith ‘Music From Another Dimension!’ album
Released in November 2012, “Music From Another Dimension!” is Aerosmith’s 15th studio album and the first since their last album released back in 2004 titled “Honkin’ On Bobo”. This latest album features 15 brand new songs and is full of great material that I think will be …
2010 X-Factor Finalists - Hero - Single
I have mixed feelings about the X-Factor finalists Hero song. I appreciate that it was all for a very good cause with all money raised going to Help The Heroes, but this is done each year in some format or another and whilst I appreciate the sentiment, I do …
“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 …
Been Around The World (Remix): Puff Daddy ft. Mase and Carl Thomas
Puff Daddy ft. Mase and Carl Thomas
“Been Around The World (Remix)”
No Way Out
Bad Boy Records
Director: Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs
This is the remix of the official fourth single and music video, “Been Around The World”, from Puff Daddy’s debut album titled “No Way Out”. Much like he did for his rock …
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 …
Lost in The Moment (Song)- Big and Rich
One night I was bored and googling good wedding songs for your first dance just out of curiosity because I love discovering new music about love and relationships. I am also a huge fan of country so when I saw Big and Rich on the list with this song …
Love You More - JLS - Single
The fact that JLS were chosen to do the Children In Need Song for 2010 shows how popular they have become. I think it was a lovely type of ballad that they did and another example that they have more than one string to their bow. It’s also easy …
Animal Collective - A Manatee Dance (Song)
A Manatee Dance is a song by Animal Collective which is the opening track to their second album, Danse Manatee. Opening up with a synthesized introduction, a listener is introduced to the noise-type of music that was somewhat prominent throughout Animal Collective’s debut record, Spirit They’ve Gone, Spirit They’ve …
Justin Bieber My World 2.0 Album
Justin Bieber , a Youtube discovery is now making millions and topping music charts worldwide.The album included his top selling single ” One Time ” and “Baby”.
Here is an individual reviews on my favorite singles in his album.
One Time - This for me is the perfect debut single for …
Cradle of Filth
I am not usually a fan of bands which ’scream’ in a sense, but Cradle of Filth shined a new light on the subject of ‘Black Metal’ for me and actually are responsible for bringing me in depth and in detail as a fan of the Black Metal Genre. …
If I never knew you by Jon Secada and Shanice Wilson
If I never know you is the official soundtrack of Disney’s Pocahontas. Jon Secada and Shanice sang it. The first time I heard it is playing at the ending of Pocahontas movie. The introduction of the song, specifically the instrument makes my heart skip a beat. The song is …
Digitech RP-250 Guitar Effects Pedal
Overview —“ The Digitech RP-250 is a multi effects pedal used for guitars which has a variety of sounds, effects, amplifier models, and recording uses. I was looking into effects pedals and figured I would try out this pedal because of how much this one pedal could do and …
Mushroomhead XII
This album is the closest thing to musical perfection in rock and metal that I’ve heard in a long time. Personally, I think that this is a musical masterpiece from Mushroomhead. The first track, “Kill Tomorrow”, begins slow and steady with Jeffrey Nothing’s vocal starting as well. Then the …
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 …
If It’s Over (1992): Mariah Carey
Artist: Mariah Carey
Video: If It’s Over
Album: MTV Unplugged
Label: Columbia Records
Director: Larry Jordan
“If It’s Over” is the second and final single and music video from Mariah Carey’s MTV Unplugged album, following the Jackson Five reenactment with Trey Songz titled “I’ll Be There”. Once again, we are treated to compiled footage …
The Mirror Has Two Faces soundtrack CD
The Mirror Has Two Faces CD is the soundtrack for the movie of the same name which starred Barbra Streisand and Jeff Bridges. It’s a love story about two very unlikely lovers. It’s about beauty, inside and outside, and the notes of the instrumentals reflect that beautifully.
Streisand …
Harry and the Potters
The self-titled debut album, Harry and the Potters, sounds as if it was recorded by a couple of high school guys with guitars sitting around in their living room–which, of course, it actually was. Ironically, that’s what makes this CD so great, particularly for fans of Harry Potter.
Harry and …
Green Day - Stuck With Me (Song)
Stuck With Me is a song by Green Day which appears on their album Insomniac. Right from the start, you certainly get hit with that traditional Green Day sound of distorted power chords played in a repetitive structure. I don’t mean for this description to sound unpleasant or anything, …
Handshakes at Sunrise - Circa Survive
As one of the earliest songs from Circa Survive, “Handshakes at Sunrise” remains one of my favorites, if only for its sentimental value. Displaying a sound that would become standard for the band, you get a feel for where they started, and how the sound of their early music …
Saving Jane (song, Girl Next Door)
Saving Jane is an alternative rock band which consists of five members, to my knowledge. The first song I ever heard from this band was called “Saving Jane”
I first heard this song on a local radio station and I think it relates very well to how many girls must …
Vengaboys (music group)
I can remember when I was still a child in the nineteen nineties and electronic dance music was very popular. I can remember certain music groups in particular had multiple hits such as La Bouche and others had maybe about one or two and I don’t remember hearing …
Just Stand Up Song
Just Stand Up was and is the theme song for the relatively new cancer fundraising event called Stand Up 2 Cancer. The first one was held in 2008 and then a second one was held just recently in 2010.
This single, Just Stand Up, was sung live in New …
Taylor Swift’s You Belong with Me Single
I first was acquainted with Taylor Swift’s music through her single You Belong with Me. I kept hearing it over the radio and I thought it was a catchy song. I am no teenybopper but somehow it was not long before the single appealed to me. …
Dilemma by Nelly and Kelly Rowland
Dilemma by Nelly and Kelly Rowland is about how much Nelly likes Kelly. This song is a love song if I have never even heard it and just read reviews about it I would figure that much out. This song is an awesome song in my book but that�s …
“The Joshua Tree” - U2 album
Before I even knew the name of their band, U2 was already one of my favourite rock bands back in the nineteen nineties when I was a little girl. All this was possible, thanks to the songs on their album “The Joshua Tree” which came out in the late …
Let The Ground Know Who’s Standing On Him
Let the Ground Know Who’s Standing On Him is the 2004 debut album of American singer/songwriter Anousheh Khalili. The album was a great find via Internet radio service Pandora.com. Running just over a half-hour in length, it takes the listener through a spectrum of emotion with soft piano ballads, …
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 9″ (2005): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 9″
TP-3 Reloaded
Jive Records
Part 9 in the “Trapped In The Closet” series picks up right after Part 8. Officer James begins to hear a noise in the kitchen and starts searching around - behind the fridge, under the table - nothing, but he does …
Sublime - New Song (Song)
New Song is a track by Sublime which appears on their debut release, 40 Oz. To Freedom. Opening with Nowell’s vocal delivery right from the start, an effect is placed on his voice which the band did somewhere previously on the record, but it unfortunately makes him sound distant …
Barry Manilow: A Christmas Gift of Love CD
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 …
MGMT - Of Moons, Birds, And Monsters (Song)
Of Moons, Birds, And Monsters is a song by MGMT which appears on their second album, Oracular Spectacular. The track gradually builds before VanWyngarden immediately comes in with the vocals and a bouncing rhythm behind him to back him up. I will say that right form the start, the …
Guns N’ Roses: Chinese Democracy album
Guns N’ Roses has been one of the best hard rock bands of all time. They were a major hit since their first record and rule the whole world from 1987 to around 1994. On 1993 they recorded they best album ever, the duo “Use your Ilussion” I and …
Sounds of Earth: Rainforest - Sounds Of The Earth Series
Sounds of Earth: Rainforest - Sounds Of The Earth Series is a wonderful audio CD to listen to. This CD offers a couple noticeable sounds in the background: the sounds of birds, the sound of a stream on track one, and the sound of thunder on track two. I …
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 …
Demi Lovato - Skyscraper (Song)
I never really pay attention to Demi Lovato. All of a sudden, her new single released and it was everywhere. It also went straight to #1 on itunes. I was so surprised so I did a little research and found out she had eating disorders, cut herself, and went …
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