Beginning To See The Light is a song by The Velvet Underground which appears on their album of the same name. The track opens up with a guitar riff and Lou Reed wasting no time with the accompanying vocals joining in immediately as well. Reed’s vocal melody throughout the …

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 …

Controversial rap performing artist Eminem is known for many things, and most of them not good. Loyal fans were angered several years ago when he announced his retirement, but to the surprise of some, the Detroit native has made a come back with a new album. The most popular …

One of Led Zeppelin’s semi know song is the track Heatrbreaker off their second album, Led Zeppelin 2. I like this song because it has that signature riff throughout the sing that is played in octaves. It really has that late 60’s tone to it and Robert Plant’s vocals …

For No One is a track which appears on The Beatles’ record Revolver and written by bassist Paul McCartney. I will admit that I typically prefer John Lennon greatly over McCartney, mostly because of how I prefer Lennon’s more psychedelic style of writing, but I have to say that …

I just love the nostalgic sound that the song Home makes, and the sweet croon that blends with it. It is, to say the least, an amazing composition, an original that beats with the times. Home is like a good book, the first time I read it, …

From A Buick 6 is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his record Highway 61 Revisited. The track starts off with a pretty energetic and the instrumentation sounds extremely full, similar to how it did on the title track for this record. Dylan’s vocal performance matches with …

Overview - Highway 61 Revisited, Dylan’s sixth effort and his first to feature a full backing band, is filled with brilliant songwriting and excellent lyrics, something I’ve always expected of Dylan after hearing a lot of his work. This album contains some of Dylan’s most well known songs of …

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 …

Overview - Ride The Lightning is Metallica’s second album, after their groundbreaking thrash album Kill ‘Em All. While Kill ‘Em All was pure thrash metal from front to back in just a constant assault, Ride The Lightning expands on this form of music while incorporating melodic aspects to it …

Whiplash Smile is Billy Idol’s third solo album, and (at least until 2005’s highly disappointing Devil’s Playground) the final Idol album to feature both guitarist Steve Stevens and producer Keith Forsey. While not quite up to the level set by the preceding Rebel Yell (what is, really?), it’s still …

Belle Isle is a traditional song which was arranged and performed by Bob Dylan for his album Self Portrait. If you’ve read my review of other songs which appear on this album you’ll see that I constantly am bothered by Dylan’s voice and openly admit that it’s certainly a …

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 …

In February 2007, multi-platinum recording artist, Josh Groban, kicked off his Awake tour as part of promotion for his new album of the same name. As an interested fan, I kept up on the tour dates to see if he would be visiting any nearby cities as he traveled …

Meshuggah is not a household name. Most people will go through their lives never hearing about an experimental Math/Metal band named Meshuggah. They are from Sweden, and are hailed as the Math/Metal gods(aside from Tool). Meshuggah are known for their complex, mind numbing time signatures, and their brutal almost …

The reason I know Brad Maule is from his role on the daytime soap opera, General Hospital, where he played Doctor Tony Jones. As a result of that role, I met him a couple of times at events and thought he was a nice guy. He sang …

‘Vaan Nila’ is a fantastic song from the movie Kadhal Virus. This movie was produced and directed by Kathir. A.R.Rehman scored the music for this song. The lyrics are penned by Vaali. The song sung by Karthi. This is one of my favourite song. …

I love avril Lavigne so much since she came up first time with the single complicated and skater boy in her first album let go, so do in the second album under my skin. Her songs feels so rock.
But in the third album the best damn thing, I feel …

Overview - Side I of The Wall, Pink Floyd’s most complex and detailed concept record, introduces the main character of this record and also explains a bit about him. Surprisingly, after re-listening to this side of the record I’d honestly have to say that for the most part, it …

Best of and greatest hits CD’s are always worth a good review regardless of the singer/band, which is what led me to writing this review. Hope this review will persuade you to by this CD is you haven’t done so already. Good music at any price!
U2 The Best …

No Scrubs by TLC is a song that is really cool in my opinion because it talks about how this girl does not want no Scrub. She then goes on to diss him in the song. This song in my opinion is like how I am when a guy …

Though the movie was great, the soundtrack was truly amazing. The soundtrack is comprised of:
Desolation Row by: My Chemical Romance
Unforgettable by: Nat King Cole
The Times They Are A-Changin’ by: Bob Dylan
The Sound of Silence- by: Simon and Garfunkel
Me and Bobby McGee …

The Osmonds: Gospel Favorites is yet another incarnation of these wonderful brothers. They combine in different groupings depending on what is happening in their lives. For this religious album, the four singing brothers are Alan, Merrill, Wayne, and Jimmy. Jay must have been trying a solo …

Overview —“ A Momentary Lapse Of Reason, Pink Floyd’s eleventh album and first without Roger Waters, tested the band to prove that they could make a good record even with the departure of their bassist, singer, and primary songwriter. I know that I said tested the band, but honestly …

One of my favourite musicians when I was much younger was the musician Sheryl Crow. At the time though, I didn’t know what her name was and so I spent years upon years trying to figure out who it was that sung her songs. In fact, I didn’t even …

“These Are My People” Is a song by popular American country music artist, Rodney Atkins. Country Music in general is a genre that I enjoy thoroughly in every aspect of it, from the memorable lyrics to the up-beat and catchy tunes, guitar riffs and the voices. There have been …

Carnivore is the debut album by the band fronted by Type O Negative vocalist Peter Steele, this was his second band, and first real release to my knowledge. The album was released in 1986 on Roadrunner Records (back when Roadrunner Records was a metal label) the album fast paced …

This is not the only song I love with Otown; it is just that this is memorable because someone sang it for me. What I am not sure is, if he deliberately means the words. This song uses metaphor to describe what this song is trying to convey.
Let me …

No wonder why Michael Learns to Rock wins the heart of many Asian fans. They play rock songs but they kinda do their music in moderation, but the quality is never in moderation. Let me explain. It is safe to say, their rock is somewhat …

Well it’s been a few years since the last Offspring album, Expectancy of One, which I honestly beloved, wasn’t all that good . However! They have finally returned! Two years ago in 2008 The Offspring released this album, Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace, and it truly is rebirth. …

“Bleed” is the third track off of Meshuggah’s 2008 album Obzen. Technically I believe it is a single off the album but I’m not quite sure. I do know that the song kicks major butt and that they do in fact have a music video for it. So going …

Hollywood Cantata is a song by The Grateful Dead which appears on their album Blues For Allah. The song opens up with a false start which I personally find unnecessary and purely filler. The track then goes into the actual take and opens up with an introduction which seems …

I have heard this song many times and find it to be a horrible song for our youth. Miss Underwood portrays herself to be a small town simple girl with a very faith based background. Now I don’t know her denomination of religion but I but its safe to …

A coworker of mine hipped me to this guy. I had never heard of him. But as soon as I took a listen to his lead single “Day n Nite” I was immediately hooked. This rapper is from Cleveland; and I have the feeling that …

Use The Man is a song by Megadeth which appears on their record Cryptic Writings. The song opens up with Mustaine singing right away along with an acoustic guitar strumming some chords as the lead guitar comes in and out throughout the intro along with the drum beat and …

I first came across the female musician called St.Vincent when she was a guest, along with David Byrne, on the Colbert Report. David Byrne is the leader of the legendary band Talking Heads, and I have been quite familiar with their music for years, while St.Vincent was an attractive …

R. Kelly
“U Saved Me”
Happy People/U Saved Me
Jive Records
R. Kelly delivers us the second and final single and music video from his double solo album “Happy People/U Saved Me” titled “U Saved Me”. I’m surprised R. Kelly cut this album’s music video lifespan short with only two of them (”Happy …

This is Avril Lavigne’s senior effort album and I think it shows. It’s got a more mature sound with less poppy music —“ OK maybe not so true about the pop part. But it brings me back to her earlier solid efforts with quality music. Also, …

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra has been becoming increasingly popular over the years, especially during the holiday season. I recently purchased The Lost Christmas Eve album, which, obviously is a Christmas album. It is hands down the best Christmas CD I have ever heard in my life. It …

Keith Jarrett who was a saxophone player, kicked off the music industry by releasing an album in June 1999. The album’s title is very simple, Simply Said and released under the label Warner Bros. This album is the fifth album, the results of cooperation with the recording company, …

I would recommend this song to all and sundry. Its appeal simply transcends all age boundaries, as evidenced by artist Susan Boyle’s unprecedented popularity in YouTube circles and the rest of the Web. For those who are not aware, Boyle was a much-maligned contestant of Britain’s Got …

21st Century Breakdown is the title track of the most recent record released by Green Day. The song opens up in a very simple fashion of just acoustic guitar chords coming in and out but the song gradually builds, particularly thanks to Cool’s pounding drum rhythm which gets louder …

Sledding With Tigers/Kids Split is a split release from Sledding With Tigers and KIDS put out in 2011. Just as a note, I will be focusing this review strictly on the four of eight tracks that Sledding With Tigers contributed to the record. The biggest issue with their songs …

Ok now allot of guys are probably thinking “EW.” but seriously if you look at it from a musical standpoint the album isn’t THAT bad. I know that girls overrate him and guys underestimate him but if we all look at it from the same point, you will see …

This song is one of my favorite songs from Hillsongs Australia. It was a very touching song that really sings from the soul. It talks about the love of God for us that He has given His only Son for us to be save.
Darlene Zschech is the popular female …

Emotionally Yours is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his record Empire Burlesque. Emotionally Yours begins with a mellow piano bit which gradually builds up as the introduction of the song progresses and as other instruments begin to join in as well. Dylan comes in with the …

Sad But True, the second song off of Metallica’s self-title album, certainly slows down the tempo and focuses on a heavy feel rather than a fast approach to the song. If you can think of a song like The Thing That Should Not Be, although slightly more commercial, I’d …

Who don’t know Destiny’s Child?? A great R n B trio who’s have a many great hits and great voice. I like this group, and I think everybody love Beyonce Knowles, one of the member of this group. They been succees since they are 13 until now.
I like their …

We Don’t Care is the final track on MGMT’s debut record, Climbing To New Lows. What’s interesting about this song is that I suppose it’s paired with We Care, the first “real” song on this record. As I said in my review of We Care, what I liked about …

Lord I believe in You is a song popularized by Crystal Lewis. I have a copy of this song of hers. A friend shared to me her MP3 of this popular song of Crystal Lewis. The copy is very clear and vivid.
What would I say of this song? Well …