Music Reviews
Album : Survivor - Premonition (1981)
Before the worldwide madness of EYE OF THE TIGER, Survivor were slowly making their way in the music scene and Premonition is their second album. Though 1981 is actually my birth year, my musical taste is actually quite large and i feel i know these albums just as well …
Neutral Milk Hotel - Communist Daughter (Song)
Communist Daughter is a song by Neutral Milk Hotel and the seventh song on their second release In The Aeroplane Over The Sea. Transitioning out of where the previous track left off, the song opens up with a fairly confusing combination of sounds and noises which is really only …
Halo (2009): Beyonce
Artist: Beyonce
Video: “Halo”
Album: I Am… Sasha Fierce
Label: Columbia
Director: Philip Andelman
Allow me to present you the most annoying song of 2009 thus far - “Halo”, the fourth single and music video from the world’s most beloved hooker Beyonce (following “If I Were A Boy”, “Single Ladies”, and “Diva”) off of …
The Game : “The Doctors Advorcate”
The second cd by rapper “The Game” was titled “The Doctors Advorcate” but the title was deceptive since it included no tracks which were actually produced by Doctor Dre. The cd included the single “One Blood” which became a hit on the streets of New York and LA almost …
Neutral Milk Hotel - Avery Island/April 1st (Song)
Avery Island/April 1st is a song by Neutral Milk Hotel which is the seventh on the track listing of their debut release, On Avery Island. Something to point out about this track is that it’s another instrumental, so this could potentially be slightly discouraging to some listeners. In my …
Bob Dylan - Forgetful Heart (Song)
Forgetful Heart is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his album Together Through Life. Though the music at the start of this track doesn’t go on for too long, I do enjoy the mood it establishes and I think that it fits perfectly with the tone and …
Live: Songs from the Blackmountain
I am reviewing the newest album by Live.The group that was out before with all of the great music they had.Like, I Alone,Iris,All over You, Lighting Crashes ,as well of a lot of good other song that was on there first album.They just came out with a …
Hit “Sway” Single from Michael Buble
It was the Sway single that first introduced me to the music of international crooner Michael Buble. When I first heard the song, I thought it was so catchy, I just fell in love with the rhythm. It is certainly one nice song to dance to in …
Dire Straits ‘Brothers In Arms’ Classic Album
Now I have never been known to be a proper fan of rock music, but recently I came across a Dire Straits album, titled —˜Brothers In Arms’, that somehow enticed me to pop it in and give it a listen, purely because of the profound title and I was …
Best of Randy Crawford
I believe in getting the compilations of the individual albums from the artists, they are better than the individual albums. The best assortments come with the “Best Of” series. Now this collection has the very well known tracks from Randy Crawford from Give Me The Night to Everything Must …
Dressed Up As Life (Album from Sick Puppies)
Sick puppies is not a ery known band, it is known basically in the US and Australia.
At first i knew them by a video on youtube that lots of poeple might know it, since it had A LOT of views, it currently have more than 60 million views and …
Metallica - Load
Overview - Load, the first half of a double album, by Metallica marks a serious change in the band: in music but also in image. Although their previous record, The Black Album, was a commercial success, many fans were very disappointed with the style change Metallica went through. I’ll …
Franz Ferdinand,Music album
With a new album out already, Franz Ferdinand has been doing well on the road to success. I would suggest that interested listeners check out their first album, self-titled as “Franz Ferdinand.” The two disc version is well worth the extra dollar or two, as it comes …
Sugarfoot Rag by John 5
If you like a guitar instrumentals and also like a style of bluegrass type playing with a side of Metal. Then check out John 5 most particularly Sugarfoot Rag off his album Vertigo. Ive always thought John 5 was a strange guy with his make up and being a …
Stone Temple Pilots-Dare if You Dare (song)
Off of the new self titled album by Stone Temple Pilots, theres a track that I favor the most on this album. It’s the fifth track of this album called Dare if You Dare. This song is has a moderate tempo feel with a little bit of …
Looking At Me (1998): Mase ft. Puff Daddy
Artist: Mase ft. Puff Daddy
Video: “Looking At Me”
Album: Harlem World
Director: McG.
“Looking At Me” is the fourth and final single and music video from Mase’s debut album “Harlem World”, following in the line of singles and music videos that include “Feel So Good”, “What You Want”, and “24 Hours to …
If I Were A Boy video (Beyonce)
I have never really been a huge fan of Beyonce’s. But I am at least glad that she is breaking from some of that choppy singing that she does. In this song, she muses over the possibility of what it would be like if she were the …
Bob Dylan - Man Of Constant Sorrow (Song)
Man Of Constant Sorrow is a traditional song arranged and performed by Bob Dylan for his self-titled debut record. The track starts off with an acoustic guitar pattern primarily in the right channel of the song and Dylan’s vocals to the track primarily in the left channel. Dylan still …
The Beatles - Good Morning, Good Morning (Song)
Good Morning, Good Morning is a song by The Beatles which appears on their album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The track opens up with a very lighthearted rhythm which honestly reminds of sort of a faster and fuller sounding version of the rhythm for Being For The …
Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble - Texas Flood
Overview —“ Texas Flood, the debut album released by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble is a collection of excellent blues songs, and more importantly to me, excellent guitar playing by Stevie Ray Vaughan. I’ll be honest and say that I really don’t listen to very much blues rock …
Metallica - Garage Inc. (Disc 2)
Overview - Garage Inc. (Disc 2), is the second disc of the all cover album, Garage Inc. Unlike disc one, which had newly recorded covers, disc two is made up of covers that have already been recorded previously somewhere in the band’s career. Some covers date back as far …
Syd Barrett - Here I Go (Song)
Here I Go is a song by Syd Barrett which appears on his first solo record, The Madcap Laughs. The song starts off with some simple guitar chords which Barrett sings over in somewhat of a gloomy manner, but still retaining that sort of lighthearted feel from Barrett. Once …
Kill at Will: Ice Cube CD
Wow what can I say this Kill at Will album by Ice Cube was very violent! He was very pissed, and he spoke his mind on this album. Kill at Will has very explicit lyrics, and he is very violent on the album. This is a great album to …
Paper Dream song
From the play Saturday’s Warrior, Paper Dream is my absolute favorite. When I first heard it many years ago, I was floored by it. It went right into the middle of my heart and it’s never left. It has a lot of meaning for me. …
“Gotham City” (1997): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Gotham City”
“Batman & Robin” Soundtrack
Director: Hype Williams
In this song and music video for “Gotham City”, R. Kelly desperately yearns and reaches for that academy-award winning success he had with “I Believe I Can Fly” from the “Space Jam” soundtrack. This is from the “Batman & Robin” soundtrack in …
C-Bo
C-Bo is one of the best rappers from the west coast to ever touch the mic. He has such a great flow style and voice. He captures the true essence of real west coast hip hop. He has made some really great albums that show he is one of …
Shooting Shark by Blue Oyster Cult
The band Blue Oyster cult has a really big 80s hit off their album The Revölution by Night in 1983. It was the largest single off that album. This song was featured on a poor selling Cult album but I really like it because it fits the time of …
Teardrops on my Guitar a song from Taylor Swift
The first time I heard this one I have no idea about Taylor Swift. I thought it is Vanessa Hudgens singing country song. Speaking of country music, I am not a fan but this is an exception. However, this song sounds like it always puts you to sleep when …
When 2 R In Love (by Prince)
This is perhaps one of the most underrated songs that Prince has ever written. On his LoveSexy album, this song is the epitome of intimacy. The lyrics have this way of getting under your skin. Perhaps it’s the quiet inensity of Prince’s voice. Perhaps it’s …
Metallica - Purify (Song)
Purify is a song by Metallica which appears on their album St. Anger. I’ve read that a lot of fans regard Purify to be the worst song on St. Anger but I don’t think I’d go that far. Purify doesn’t sound too bad as it opens up, well until …
Jimi Hendrix - Lullaby For The Summer (Song)
Lullaby For The Summer is an instrumental by Jimi Hendrix which appears on his posthumous album, Valleys Of Neptune. The track starts off with a guitar riff coming through the left channel before the music picks up and it starts coming through both channels. Thus far I wouldn’t say …
Meghan Trainor - Like I’m Gonna Lose You (feat. John Legend)
From the moment I first heard “All About the Bass” more than a year ago, I instantly fell in love with Meghan Trainor. She gave something that not only reminded me of the 80’s but also the fact that she’s a newcomer, and with a concept that she’s trying …
Led Zeppelin - What Is And What Should Never Be (Song)
What Is And What Should Never Be is a song by Led Zeppelin which appears on their second record, Led Zeppelin II. The song starts off with Plant singing briefly before any of the instruments come in and then you gradually hear the instruments enter into the song quite …
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 …
Marilyn Manson Portrait Of an American Family
This is Marilyn Manson’s first major label album released in 1994 on Nothing/Interscope Records. The album was produced by Marilyn Manson alongside Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. The album starts off with Prelude the family trip it includes words from charlie and the chocolate factory, the song My …
Metallica - King Nothing (Song)
King Nothing is a song by Metallica which appears on their album Load, the first half of their double record Load/Reload. The song opens up with a guitar lead which gradually fades in along with a bass line that comes in a bit later which supplies the main rhythm …
Wolfmother
Wolfmother’s Self titled debut was released in late 2005 to mixed reviews, many critic’s attacked this album for it’s heavily borrowed riffs and song structure from many 70’s stlye metal bands, I have no problem with their borrowing bits and pieces, every good artists borrows. It took some …
The Rolling Stones - If You Can’t Rock Me (Song)
If You Can’t Rock Me is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their album It’s Only Rock —˜N Roll. The track starts off with a distorted guitar rhythm along with a very brief lead being played over it. Jagger abruptly enters in with the vocals but …
Nine Inch Nails - The Day The World Went Away (Song)
The Day The World Went Away is a song by Nine Inch Nails which appears on their album The Fragile. The track opens up with a very brooding and dark atmosphere created by a synthesizer and a sound that most Nine Inch Nails fans should be familiar with. After …
ELECTRO SHOCK BLUES by Eels
Eels were formed in 1995 by Mark Oliver Everett, the man generally known as E. Their first album, Beautiful Freak met to critical and popular acclaim due to its charming blend of tongue in cheek angst and eccentric musicality. His follow up to this happy go lucky, Beck like …
Subliminal-just when you thought it was over
Subliminal-just when you thought it was over
Subliminal’s new/ not so new album is something that was destined to get mixed reviews. On one hand, he continues his legacy of excellence and presents us with well crafted and executed songs. On the other hand, it is clear that …
Peaceful Evening
Peaceful Evening by David & Steve Gordon is an audio CD that captures a particular time of the day and transfers that part of the day into slow and soothing musical pieces. Much like the often warm sun that sets in the evening, these tracks too are composed in …
So Solid Crew - Broken Silence - Single
This is a track that takes me back to my last year at University, this was when it was released, 2003 I think. I don’t re-call many sharing my opinion as it was So Solid Crew.
Previous tracks had caused offense to some and they had been in the press …
KRS ONE
KRS ONE is a great rapper who really taught young people what hip hop is all about. He taught us that it’s not all about money or how hardcore you are. It’s about expressing yourself and helping make the world a better place through music. I think that he had …
Queen - It’s a Kind of Magic - Simple
It’s by Queen, so to that extent you think that it has to be a classic. It sounds good, Freddie leads it and it just sounds so passionate and inspired throughout.
Yet listen closely to the lyrics and this all sound pretty mad to me.
I can comfortably state that I …
Alan Jackson
My son and I are great country music fans and we enjoy going to see live concerts. I enjoy all types of music so does my son. Last year we were lucky enough to cathc a performance by Alan Jackson. He is this tall blonde blue …
She’s Royal (song by, Tarrus Riley)
She’s Royal is the first hit release from Tarrus Riley, a new singer on the reggae scene. This song is such a beautiful and wonderful song. It basically praises the woman he is singing about. It would make any girl feel special.
I personally love this song because the lyrics …
The Grateful Dead - Unbroken Chain (Song)
Unbroken Chain is a song by The Grateful Dead which appears on their album Grateful Dead From The Mars Hotel. The song starts off in an incredibly melodic fashion which includes an acoustic guitar, a piano, and a very melodic bass line as well. Phil Lesh takes lead vocals …
Candlebox - Far Behind (song)
“Far Behind” is quite possibly Candlebox’s biggest single. In fact, it is the only song I actually know by them off hand anyways. The song reached the Billboard Top 20 in July of 1993 but wasn’t officially released as a single until 1994. The song appears on their self …
Fender Dreadnought acoustic guitar [value pack]
This Fender value pack includes a shoulder strap, an electric tuner, extra set of strings, a string winder, a soft guitar case, an instructional DVD, and of course, a Fender Dreadnought acoustic guitar.
First off, I was skeptical of the quality of the guitar, but the solid spruce top gives …
|