Music Reviews
Hot Fuss, 2004 Album by The Killers
Probably, if one assessed this album with a very strict eye, one could find some, maybe, several, faults with it. But I am not going to care about it so much, but instead will try explain why I personally love this record, why it is very special to me …
iAXE USB Electric Guitar
Aspiring rock Gods everywhere, listen up. If you can’t afford a pricy electric guitar but still want to rock like Hendrix, then the iAXE USB Electric Guitar is just what you’ve been looking for. It plugs directly into your computers USB port and plays just like the real thing, …
Miley Cyrus - Can’t be Tamed (album)
From being Disney’s pop sensation “Hannah Montana”, Miley Cyrus took a radical change and now claims she “Can’t be tamed”. Her second album as herself, entitled “Can’t be Tamed”, includes 12 brand new songs, all of which I found catchy. Here’s an idea of what to expect from each …
Blue Magic (2007): Jay-Z ft. Pharrell
Jay-Z ft. Pharrell
“Blue Magic”
American Gangster
Roc-A-Fella Records/Island Def Jam
Director: Hype Williams
“Blue Magic” is the first single and music video off of Jay-Z’s tenth album titled “American Gangster” which contains music that was inspired by the Ridley Scott film “American Gangster” (2007). Jay-Z reunites with the Jedi Master Yoda of music …
Megadeth - My Last Words (Song)
My Last Words is a song by Megadeth and is the final track on their record Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? The track opens up with an eerie sounding clean guitar riff by Mustaine before a distorted rhythm comes over it in a somewhat dissonant fashion which leads to …
Rihanna
Rihanna has come into the musical industry with quite a bang. And although she hasn’t been that instantly famous as some superstars had been, right fro the start, she has been really working hard to get to the top. From her first album, she was known to a few …
When You Say Nothing At All by Allison Krauss
When You Say Nothing At All is the best song that Allison Krauss ever recorded, in my opinion. It is the most amazing love song that you will ever hear. From lyrics to the beat, it is the most romantic song I can think of. She is telling her …
“I’m Your Angel” (1998): Celine Dion & R. Kelly
Celine Dion & R. Kelly
“I’m Your Angel”
These Are Special Times
Columbia/Epic
Director: Billie Woodruff
R. Kelly teams up with Celine Dion on her album titled “These Are Special Times” for the song and music video titled “I’m Your Angel”. R. Kelly shows up in his Pimp-Mobile wearing a professional suit (I guess …
The Strokes - Is This It?
Of all the bands to come out of the garage-rock revival of the early 2000s, The Strokes were probably the best — at least in their initial effort. Regarded as the then-newest saviors of rock and roll, The Strokes fashioned distinctly post-modern rock and roll. The dueling guitars, a …
White Zombie Let Sleeping Corpses Lie
This set is what man White Zombie fans have been waiting years for, I never thought it would happen, every White Zombie studio track ever released in a box set for $70, Gods on Voodoo moon, Pig Heaven, Psycho Head Blow Out, God Of Thunder, Soul Crusher, Make Them …
slicethepie.com
You love music and you want to contribute your voice to the new artist, you come to Slice The Pie. This is the place for new music artists; music fans; and music traders.
For the new artists, slice the pie helps them to raise money directly from their fans to …
The Rolling Stones - Good Times, Bad Times (Song)
Good Times, Bad Times is a song by The rolling Stones which appears on their record 12 X 5. The song opens up with an acoustic guitar pattern along with a harmonica lead over it which gives the song overall a very folk rock sound. Jagger comes in with …
Primus - Jerry Was a Race Car Driver (song)
“Jerry Was a Race Car Driver” happens to be one of the more popular Primus songs. This song shows up on their 1991 album “Sailing the Seas of Cheese” as track number 5. Although it isn’t technically Primus first single ever (that goes to their song John the Fisherman) …
Bob Dylan - Another Side Of Bob Dylan
Overview - Another Side Of Bob Dylan, Dylan’s fourth effort, continues in his traditional style of having excellent lyrics, basic instrumentation, and not so great vocal delivery. Despite the flaws in his voice, Dylan is really able to compensate for his lyrical talent, which is something he really showcases …
3 Doors Down (Rock Band)
The rock band “3 Doors Down” was one of the most famous bands back in the early and mid 2000s when I was much younger. At the time when they were popular, I liked several of their songs but I didn’t consider myself as much of a fan. Now that …
The Beatles - Oh! Darling (Song)
Oh! Darling is a track which appears on one of The Beatles’ later records, Abbey Road. Right from hearing the first few bits of the song you should be able to get a good sense that this is certainly a Paul McCartney track, and one of his better ones …
ReJoyce by Jessica Simpson Christmas CD
ReJoyce by Jessica Simpson is her first (and only so far) Christmas CD that came out in 2004. I love this CD and my only complaint is that I wish there were more than 11 songs on the CD. She has classics on there as well as new songs. …
Reflections of Nature Dreamstorm CD
I had been searching for a suitable CD of music to do meditation with, and came across the Reflections of Nature Series at a local store, and was drawn to the Dreamstorm CD after hearing parts of it play. I decided to purchase it for $9.99CDN partially due to …
Happy Holidays - Volume 33 CD
Happy Holidays - Volume 33 CD features a variety of different performers. This is one of those charity albums where a portion of the profits benefit the marine Toys for Tots Foundation. There are twelve tracks in all.
Judy Collins starts things off with a lovely rendition of …
Nelly Furtado singer
I first heard of the singer Nelly Furtado years ago when she had the world premiere of her song “I’m Like a Bird” on the Disney Channel. The first time I heard the song, I was not too taken with it even though I did not dislike it. However, …
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 …
You Reign by Citipointe Live
The song started with the introduction of choir who sand the first note with the accompaniment of soft keyboard sound. You can hear the great blending of the song as the lead vocalist Becky Lucas started to sing at the second intro of the song and then the instruments …
N-Dubz - Strong Again - Single
I never used to even know who N-Dubz were let alone be a fan of them. They have a pretty lead singer in Tulisa which is always useful for your popularity and two lads, Dappy and Fazer, Dappy is a white lad, though you would not guess this by …
Vengaboys - We Like The Party (Song)
We Like The Party is a song by Vengaboys that has a very fun sound to it and is really just a song that really does make you want to get up and move. For those of you who typically read my reviews you’ll see that I mainly review …
The Flaming Lips - Can’t Exist (Song)
Can’t Exist is a song by The Flaming Lips and the fourth track to appear on their sophomore release, Oh My Gawd. Opening up with some guitar feedback, an acoustic guitar surprisingly enters the mix and leads the song with a distorted guitar behind playing power chords. Coyne comes …
Iron Maiden - Wildest Dreams (Song)
Wildest Dreams is a song by Iron Maiden which appears on their album Dance Of Death. Wildest Dreams starts off with a pretty powerful guitar rhythm which has a pretty driving feel, it doesn’t seem to be all that aggressive but it certainly lends itself nicely to Bruce Dickinson …
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 4″ (2005): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 4″
TP-3 Reloaded
Jive Records
Picking up where Part 3 left off, we see Sylvester speeding home in front of a fake moving screen (you know the type) only to be stopped by a police officer Sgt. James (played by Michael Kenneth Williams). Sgt. James gives …
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 …
Linda Davis: Shoot for the Moon CD
First off, I want to say that Linda Davis: Shoot for the Moon CD has a great liner jacket. On quality paper, all of the lyrics are printed in a readable fashion, with a decent font and light background. Better still for her fans, when you open …
Satisfy You: Puff Daddy ft. R. Kelly
Puff Daddy ft. R. Kelly
“Satisfy You”
Forever
Bad Boy Entertainment
Director: Hype Williams
It’s hard to believe that this was the most successful single and music video from Puff Daddy’s sophomore effort, it’s not even a hit hit, it’s like sticking its head just above water on its tip toes in order to …
KISS ALIVE II
ALIVE II
Haven’t we been down this road before? KISS releases a second LIVE album and it seems more mixed than ‘live’ like the first ALIVE Album (which ironically was also mixed quite heavily in the studio)
Considering that the songs presented here are not present on ALIVE I you can’t …
CD KISS DRESSED TO KILL
DRESSED TO KILL
I give this one extra point for the classic album cover with KISS decked out in three piece suits.
KISS’ third album was another poor seller when first released and at this point, it seemed that KISS was never going to have any success recording in studio.
The only …
Epicon
I have always been a gigantic fan of orchestral music, so breaking out of the classical composer oriented soundtrack variety is somewhat refreshing, especially because of the cinematic sound that permeates Globus’s debut album, “Epicon”. Needless to say, I was impressed with it and would certainly like to hear …
Audioslave (Album)
The 21st century began with great news on the music world with the incarnation of some hard rock supergroups like “A Perfect Circle”, “Velvet Revolver” and “Audioslave”. This last one was created on 2001, when the remaining members of Rage Against the Machine (after Zack de la Rocha left …
The Beatles - Flying (Song)
Flying, an instrumental track by The Beatles is a song which appears on what I would consider to be their most psychedelic work, Magical Mystery Tour. Although I’m not really sure who wrote the majority of this song, or if in reality it was indeed actually shared, the song …
Take Me Home Country Roads
Take Me Home Country Roads is one of many songs John Denver does. It is a song about where he lived as a kid in West Virginia and how he loved coming home. He sings it as if he is remembering everything no matter how simple from the breeze …
Back To Black-music album by Amy Winehouse
Music is always in the background wherever I’m at. I find it vital to a relaxed, yet fun atmosphere. That said, I like all kinds of music also. About the only stuff you’re not gonna hear around me is heavy rap, heavy metal, or heavy elevator …
Music and Lyrics Album
Anyone who has seen this movie must have made an effort to look up the soundtrack too. I have watched this movie, fell in love with it, with the characters, the story, and even more with the soundtrack!
The soundtrack has 11 cuts, all of which are heard in …
Scars On Broadway - Exploding/Reloading (Song)
Exploding/Reloading is a track by Scars On Broadway which appears on their self-titled debut record. To recap, the first two songs on this record have been Serious and Funny, the former being quite an aggressive and fast track while the latter being far more melodic and moderately paced. To …
“Death Church” by Rudimentary Peni (LP)
Six years after releasing 2 phenomenal hardcore-packed EP’s, “Rudimentary Peni” and “Farce”, Rudimentary Peni released “Death Church”, one of the darkest, gloomiest, bleakest punk records ever pressed and by far their most solid release to date.
Nick Blinko’s vocal style changes yet again; here it is a lot like …
Donny Osmond: 25 Hits CD
In 1995, Curb Records put out Donny Osmond: 25 Hits CD which is basically exactly what it sounds like, a CD with a collection of 25 songs that were hits for Donny Osmond. A couple of them do include his sister, Marie. They also cover his career …
Call Me Irresponsible by Michael Buble
Call Me Irresponsible by Michael Buble is awesome. I have a copy of this and I think that it’s such a good buy. Michael Buble as we all know, have this oldies type of voice and especially gentle and soothing to the ears. It’s like hearing the …
Sometimes you can’t make it on your own (song by, U2)
U2 is an Irish rick band and they brought out an album a while back named “How to dismantle and atomic bomb.” Interesting title if I do say so myself.
I bought the album for one of the songs in particular, “Sometimes you can’t make it on your own.” …
The Offspring Americana
Americana is The Offspring’s 5th album, it was was produced by Dave Jerden and released in 1998, the album has sold 12 million plus copies, and had several very successful singles, Pretty Fly, The Kids Aren’t Alright, and Why Don’t You Get a Job?. I got into the album …
Nothing In This World by Paris Hilton
I love the song, Nothing In This World by Paris Hilton very much! Paris looks so adorable in the music video and if I’m right, this is one of the first few videos that she has released. Not sure which music record company she’s under, but if it’s …
Invisible Touch by Genesis
Invisible Touch by Genesis is a classic album from the 1980s. Released in the late 80’s the popular rock group Genesis, this album became popular very quickly. I remember waiting in line to buy the tape cassette when it came out. I was very enthusiastic about …
Danelectro Danoblaster Guitar
The danelectro danoblaster guitar that I recenty borrowed froma freind is a neat assembly of parts.This guitar was made in korea and has a floyd rose type bridge that lays flat against the body which only makes it good for diving.It’s painted black with a mother of pearl …
Fender Frontman 10G: 10w Guitar Amplifier
I got the Fender Frontman 10G with a “starter pack” from Guitar Center, which also included a Stratocaster and etc accessories. As suggested, I was pretty new to the guitar and didn’t really need anything massive to practice with. I found no problem entirely using the small 10w amp …
Complicated Music Video of Avril Lavigne
Complicated is a single of Avril Lavigne from her debut album Let Go. The story is Avril and her band crash the mall. They are harassing shoppers and causing havoc inside the mall. Her male band mates tried the clothes for woman and Avril is describing it in these …
Catfights and Spotlights by Sugababes
If you are not familiar with the girl band Sugababes, fret not. That is because they are a girl group band hailing all the way from UK. And they sound as sweet as sugar. As for this album, Catfights and Spotlights by Sugababes they score to me …
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