Music Reviews
Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death
Overview —“ A Matter Of Life And Death, Iron Maiden’s fourteenth effort and most recent album to date, is certainly one of Maiden’s most ambitious records where they certainly show off a lot of musicianship and excellent songwriting without worrying about track length at all. Just from looking at …
The Ramones band
Even though the band “The Ramones” became popular in the seventies and I mostly listen to a lot of newer bands, they have always been and still remain one of my faovurite punk rock bands. At first I thought that they were actually an English band since that is …
Billy’s Christmas Wish by Red Sovine
Billy’s Christmas Wish by Red Sovine is one of the few Christmas songs that makes me want to cry every time I hear it because of how it talks about a poor boy that has run away. This song is about a boy who’s dad is in jail and …
Metallica - Nothing Else Matters (Song)
Nothing Else Matters, the second ballad on Metallica’s self-titled record, is another one of the stronger songs in this record in my opinion. If you notice, the stronger songs on this record actually went more in the melodic direction which emphasizes the change that Metallica went through from And …
Metallica And Lou Reed - Mistress Dread (Song)
Mistress Dread is a song by Metallica and Lou Reed which is the fourth track on their collaboration album Lulu. Similar to the previous track, Pumping Blood, Mistress Dread starts out with an incredibly melodic sound which I personally think should’ve been the type of sound Reed should have …
X&Y (Coldplay)
I love Coldplay. They have this style that no other band has. Chris Martin’s voice is so unique that when you hear him singing, you instantly know that it’s him. Before I bought this album, I would often listen to “Yellow” and “The Scientist”. The album X&Y has so …
Different Trains/Electric Counterpoint
Different Trains/Electric Counterpoint is a full-length album composed by minimalist/experimental composer Steve Reich. It was released on the Elektra Nonesuch label. The pices are both long (Different Trains| about 27 mintutes long, Electric Counterpoint| 15 minutes long), and are both divided into three movements. Different Trains was composed in …
Crumbs from your table (song by, u2)
U2 is an Irish rock band and when I get in the mood I like to listen to their music. I decided I would give their CD entitled “How to dismantle an atomic bomb” a listen today as I have not listened it for a while and felt like …
Muse - Cave (Song)
Cave is a song by Muse which appears on their first record, Showbiz. The track opens up with an interesting sound led by a distorted guitar riff which has a space-like sound to it. Bellamy comes in with the first verse about forty seconds into the track with a …
Thom Yorke -Black Swan (Song)
Black Swan is a song by Thom Yorke which appears on his solo debut record, The Eraser. Although The Eraser did not strike me as an album which had that many great songs after a few listens, Black Swan was certainly one of the songs which did manage to …
Angels and Airwaves: We Don’t Need To Whisper
I have been a fan Of Blink-182 for a very long time but when I heard that they broke up, well I was not happy. Then I learned that the lead vocalist started his own band, Angels and Airwaves, and I was curious to see how they would do. …
Music Video of Love Game by Lady Gaga
Love game is the third single of the album “The Fame” by Lady Gaga. It is an electropop song that is very successful in charts.
The music video is so scandalous that some channels banned it. I think this video is so amazing and joyful. I can feel the inspiration …
Adele - Make You Feel My Love (Song )
I first heard of the legendary Adele back in 2010, when the world never cared for her the way it does now. The song that I first heard? A cover of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love”.
It’s not even a normal cover, it’s one of those gorgeous …
Kenny Rogers singer
While Kenny Rogers has certainly never been one of my favourite singers, the country and western singer seems to be beloved by many of the people in my country. I can even remember that he was invited to sing as one of the international artistes at the Air …
The Flaming Lips - Mountain Side (Song)
Mountain Side is a song by the Flaming Lips and is the ninth song on their fourth studio album, In A Priest Driven Ambulance. Returning to a more distorted and aggressive sound than the preceding track on the album, Mountain side opens up with a driving rhythm due to …
Death Cab For Cutie - Death Of An Interior Designer (Song)
Death Of An Interior Designer is a song by Death Cab For Cutie which appears on their record Transatlanticism. The song opens up with an odd drum rhythm before a calming guitar pattern comes in over the top and a subtle bass rhythm can also be heard in the …
Watching You by Rodney Atkins
This song is a great example for all the parents out there. And I like how the lyrics convey a serious issue in a very comical way. A lot of parents don’t believe that the way they act and what they say affects their children. But it really does. …
Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ by 50 Cent
Don’t buy this CD; it is really tasteless. Not to mention I am not really a big fan of this artiste anyway. But he is really talented I have to claim that. For this particular album, the songs are not that nice and I couldn’t relate to …
Survivor - Remix (2001): Destiny’s Child ft. Da Brat
Artist: Destiny’s Child ft. Da Brat
Video: Survivor (Remix)
Album: Survivor
Label: Columbia Records
Director: Darren Grant
This is the remix to Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor” single and music video off of their third album of the same name. Well, just like their remix video for “Jumpin’, Jumpin’”, I really don’t quite see what is …
Epiphone Les Paul Ultra guitar
If you’re looking for that Les Paul sound with not a lot of money but enough to get something like the Epiphone Les Paul Ultra, it is well worth the money. This guitar plays like a champ with its bright tone from the Classic plus pickups that sound great …
Shinedown-Leave a Whisper CD
This band made waves when they released a great remake of the Lynnard Skinnard song “Simple Man.” “Burning Bright” and “45″ were the other singles released to radio that were every bit as well-received as “Simple Man.” And while these songs are easily the best songs on …
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
I used to sing with the band. Well, I can say that I really enjoyed every moment that I am in front of so many people and it gives me so much confidence whenever people gave me a warm applause.
I sing a variety of songs, from 50’s …
Slayer - Violent Pacification (Song)
Violent Pacification is a cover performed and recorded by Slayer for their album Undisputed Attitude. The song starts off with a very rapid bass line played by Araya, with a pretty bad tone I may add, with some guitars coming in and out to reinforce the rhythm. I will …
Metallica - Fade To Black (Song)
Fade To Black, the ballad of Ride The Lightning, is certainly the song where I believe Metallica truly proved that they were much more than a thrash band from the 1980s who were completely driven by energy. I feel like the progression and development …
Perfect Day by Various Artists
Perfect Day by Various Artists is awesome! You guys have to listen to this song, it was featured a few years back. And the video ain’t that bad as well; truly colorful and featuring the various artists as bits of bits the voices sung through.
One line …
Green Day - Welcome To Paradise (Song)
Welcome To Paradise, one of Green Day’s most well known songs is a track which appears on Dookie. Aside from the tracks which are on American Idiot then I’d actually probably say that Welcome To Paradise, or Longview, would be the most well known Green Day song, and with …
The Verve: This Is Music The Singles 92 - 98
I love The Verve. They’re sound is similar to that of Oasis, very haunting and thought provoking. This is their greatest hits album. I don’t own many of their singles, hence why I decided to buy this album. The album is simply amazing. The standout track for me is …
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 …
Feel Good Inc. (song by, Gorillaz)
Believe it or not, this was the first song I had ever heard from the band named Gorillaz and was instantly hooked it and them! I had first heard this song on a local radio station and was pretty shocked when I learned Gorillaz was a “cartoon band”
Feel Good …
Hollywood Undead “Swan Songs” album
Hollywood Undead released their debut album “Swan Songs” in August 2008. It’s hard to describe their music genre, as they pull from so many different styles. They are most commonly referred to as rap rock, but I feel their music goes so beyond that label.
The …
System Of A Down - Chop Suey (Music Video)
Overview —“ Chop Suey, another music video and single released by System Of A Down for their second record, Toxicity, is one of their more well known songs, and for good reason I’d say. The song has a lot of energy behind it yet it still has some softer …
Starky Self-Titled CD Album
This offering from Australia band Starky follows the same vein as pop rockers The Killers and The Bravery, with a mix of new-wave and power-pop.
Having recently been singled to the UK’s Island Records (U2, PJ Harvey) and made a name for themselves internationally playing tours and festivals, Starky have …
Animal Collective - Street Flash (Song)
Street Flash is a song by Animal Collective and is the second track on their 2008 EP, Water Curses. Opening up lightly, the instrumentation on this track is pretty stripped down at the beginning as was the case with the preceding track. The interplay between the few instruments on …
Animal Collective - College (Song)
College is a song by Animal Collective which appears on their album Sung Tongs. The track opens up with a brief spoken section before the vocals to the track come in along with an odd background noise which I’m not sure how to characterize. The vocal harmony goes on …
“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 …
Aaliyah I Care For You
I realy love Aaliyah’s, smooth, sexy, sweet voice, to me she sounds like an angel and i tihnk this album is one of her best too.
The cd cover is of a beautiful picture of Aaliyah and a large pretty flower on the back. I must admit i came to …
Iyiyi- Cody Simpson (Single)
Iyiyi love this song!! (haha get it) This is one of Codys first songs on iTunes with the other one being Summertime. I came across Cody on YouTube actually and fell in love with him instantly. You cannot help but just fall in love with this talented aussie. This …
Wicked Soundtrack
This is an absolutly fantastic soundtrack. i haven’t really enjoyed a musical this much since RENT was released. This is an amazing show tha everyone should go see at leqast once. next time you’re in the New York area try and get tickets. You won’t be disappointed. I purchased …
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 …
Tiger In Your Tank by MonkeyJunk
I am a big fan of many types of music, so I would describe my musical taste as eclectic. I love rock, some pop, classical, alternative, rhythm and blues, jazz, soul, and gospel. A lot of the mixed CDs that I mix myself from my iTunes downloads or from …
Dani California Music Video
Off their album Stadium Arcadium the RHCP released the hit single Dani California. They also later released a music video for the song that refrences many bands from the 70s 80s 90s and modern music that spans from funk,death metal,classic rock,punk to even grunge with a part in the …
Get On The Bus (1999): Destiny’s Child ft. Timbaland
Artist: Destiny’s Child ft. Timbaland
Video: Get On The Bus
Album: “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack/The Writings On The Wall
Label: Columbia Records
Director: Earle Sebastian
“Get On The Bus” is a single and music video off of the original motion picture soundtrack to the 1999 film “Why Do …
Love Takes Time (1990): Mariah Carey
Artist: Mariah Carey
Video: Love Takes Time
Album: Mariah Carey
Label: Columbia Records
Director: Jeb Brien and Walter Maser
“Love Takes Time” is the second single and music video from Mariah Carey’s first self-titled album, following the previous single and music video titled “Vision of Love”. Jeb Brien and Walter Maser helm Mariah Carey …
Blood Sugar Sex Magik, 1991 Album by Red Hot Chili Peppers
I was listening to this album massively in my early teenage years. I was fourteen or fifteen at the time. And at the time my listening to this album was more an exception than the rule. At the time I was not into this kind of music at all. …
Bob Dylan - Three Angels (Song)
Three Angels is a track by Bob Dylan which appears on New Morning. Like the rest of New Morning, I really don’t find this track anything all that special and it surprises me that it’s by the same artist who wrote albums like Blonde On Blonde, Bringing It All …
Percy Sledge (singer)
One of the old time singers I can truly say I like and have always liked is the singer Percy Sledge. I actually did not know his name until recently when I heard one of his songs playing on the radio again and did a quick google search, but …
Bob Dylan - Million Miles (Song)
Million Miles is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his record Time Out Of Mind. The track starts off with a brief percussion section before the guitar and a few other instruments join in the track and establish sort of a blues feel to the song. Dylan …
Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls (Song)
Overview —“ For Whom The Bell Tolls, the third track on Ride The Lightning, is what I would consider to be one of Metallica’s most well known songs throughout their career. I’m aware that when a person thinks of Metallica they’ll most likely think of tracks like Enter Sandman …
Just like a Pill (song) by Pink
Since her first single Get the Party Started, I started to become a huge fan of Pink. I love her style, her body, attitude and performance. Actually of her songs are worth listening and even her videos are worth watching. Just like this song I am about to review …
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