Music Reviews
Animal Collective - April And The Phantom (Song)
April And The Phantom is a song by Animal Collective which appears as the second track on their debut record Spirit They’ve Gone, Spirit They’ve Vanished. Taking a less avant-garde than the previous track on the record, April And The Phantom opens up in a lighthearted manner which is …
Dont Fear The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
A big hit from the band Blue Oyster Cult is their song Don’t Fear The Reaper off their Album Agents Of Fortune. I really like this song because I’ve always loved the story behind it which is about eternal love but many fans interpret the song as a murder …
Through The Pain (She Told Me): P. Diddy ft. Mario Winans
P. Diddy ft. Mario Winans
“Through The Pain - She Told Me”
Press Play
Bad Boy Entertainment
“Through The Pain (She Told Me)” is P. Diddy’s fourth single and music video from his fourth album titled “Press Play”, following “Come To Me” with Nicole Scherzinger, “Tell Me” with Christina Aguilera, and “Last Night” …
Battle Born, 2012 Album by The Killers
To be honest I have mixed feelings about this album. There are certain aspects of this music that I really enjoy, that I truly appreciate. I think that the Killers moved onto a brand-new level that is worth praise. But at the same time there are those aspects of …
System Of A Down - Lonely Day (Music VIdeo)
Overview —“ Lonely Day, a second single and music video released by System Of A Down for Hypnotize, the second half of their double album, Mezmerize/Hypnotize, is a track which is primarily led from start to finish by Daron Malakian. All throughout Mezmerize and Hypnotize, Malakian had began to …
Sublime - Date Rape (Song)
Date Rape is a song by Sublime and the eighteenth song to appear on their debut release, 40 Oz. To Freedom. Opening up with some outside instrumentation such as a group of saxophones, Nowell comes in with the vocals fairly quickly and delivers the lyrics in the form of …
Animal Collective - Ahhh Good Country (Song)
Ahhh Good Country is a song by Animal Collective which appears on their second release, Danse Manatee. Opening up with a synthesizer intro that drags on for about two minutes, Ahhh Good Country then goes on in this instrumental fashion for about another minute before the vocal performance finally …
Bob Dylan - Absolutely Sweet Marie
Absolutely Sweet Marie is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his record Blonde On Blonde. In contrast to Dylan’s earlier folk works, the track opens up with an organ and Dylan quickly joining in with the main vocals. The organ stays prominent throughout the entire track and …
Death Cab For Cutie
This is one of the best albums put out my the band Death Cab For Cutie. We Have The Facts and We’re Voting Yes is a fantastic album, filled with indie rock like music that will get you singing. I recieved this album as a gift from a friend …
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 …
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 …
Can We Talk by Code Red
The song, Can We Talk by Code Red is a fantastic song. This song is a cover version and it is extremely nice and upbeat. Code Red is a British boy band but I think they are non-existent already.
If I’m not mistaken, they only manage to …
Always on My Mind by Willie Nelson
Always on My Mind is one of Willie Nelson’s best songs. It is a ballad about what he should have or did not do. Willie Nelson sings this song with a somber tone as is he is sad. That perhaps his wife or friend maybe has passed …
Peeps For Sale: Ghost Peeps CD
This was Ghost Peeps first album - one maybe two people heard. Oh and myself. The production quality is not as good as it could be but that only adds to some of the charm. This 8 song set only last 19 minutes and in that time we hear …
System Of A Down - Lonely Day (Song)
Lonely Day is a song by System Of A Down and is the penultimate track on Hypnotize, the second half of their double album Mezmerize/Hypnotize. Something to take note of is that Daron Malakian takes lead vocals on this track and this really isn’t a song to be listening …
My Heart Will Go on
My Heart will go on is the team song of Titanic. I find the Movie very Beautiful and the Song matches well.The song is simple but have a meaningful message for those people who are truly in love. Celine Dion really have powerful voice.The message of this song is …
Birdy - Keeping Your Head Up (Song)
Birdy was quite the unconventional type of singer these days. She managed to put out a very outstanding debut album full of covers from different (mostly unknown indie) acts and put her own spin to it. It went on to become an acclaimed important record to establish her career, …
Adele - When We Were Young (Song)
For almost a month already, the world has witnessed the undeniable star power of Adele. Her third studio effort titled “25″ managed to break all possible records there is! In a time where music industry is considered dead, 25 managed to become the fastest-selling album in the history of …
Gogol Bordello - Hat’s Off To Kolpakoff (Song)
Hat’s Off To Kolpakoff is a song by Gogol Bordello which appears on their album Multi Kontra Culti Vs. Irony. Opening up with an acoustic guitar pattern along with some rhythm instrumentation, the track interestingly enough sounds as if there’s a Spanish guitar style present which isn’t typically a …
Broken Strings by James Morrison song
This is one of the songs that broke my heart. Not anyone may have experienced what the writer must have felt. But I do. I really do. Maybe that’s the reason why it appealed to me that much.
Technically judging, the tune is not that sad enough to mean what …
Radiohead - Jigsaw Falling Into Place (Song)
Jigsaw Falling Into Place is a song by Radiohead which appears on their album In Rainbows. Opening up with a mellow drum pattern along with an acoustic guitar, the track soon changes to take on a far darker mood once the acoustic pattern shifts, the drum beat changes, and …
Let It Be a Secret - Biarlah Rahsia by Siti Nurhaliza
I could be listening to Let It Be a Secret - Biarlah Rahsia by Siti Nurhaliza for numerous times and still am not bored with it. This song is very melodramatic, very sad, poignant at its best and sung by the ever so popular Malaysian top singer, Siti Nurhaliza. …
Green Day - Warning (Music Video)
Overview —“ Warning, the second music video released by Green Day for support of the album of the same name is another music video where Green Day once again demonstrate their sense of humor. I have to say that I’m really not a huge fan of the entire Warning …
Oasis: Don’t Believe the Truth
Don’t Believe the Truth is the latest release by Oasis. As a die-hard fan, I am always anxious about their latest albums. Questioning if it will be good, will Liam’s voice sound okay, and what about the contributions from the newer members (Andy Bell and Gem Archer). …
Superstar song from Lupe Fiaso
The song Superstar from the American rapper Lupe Fiasco’s sophomore album “The Cool” was the breakthrough song that put Lupe at the number one spot on my favorite rappers of all time list. I first heard this song through my friend’s cell phone ring tone and immediately questioned who …
Krayzie Bone: Good VS Evil CD
The latest Krayzie Bone album called Good VS Evil is a musical masterpiece. This CD shows Krayzie Bone’s dark and good side. I think this is the best Krayzie Bone album that takes you deep into his mind. The productions and beats are very powerful and just great. Krayzie Bone …
System Of A Down - ATWA
ATWA, or Air, Trees, Water, Animals, is a track by System Of A Down which appears on Toxicity and is based on Charles Manson as the title is a phrase coined by him. This song is another track which can basically be described as a power ballad, although not …
We Are the Night by The Chemical Brothers
We Are the Night by The Chemical Brothers has a good cover CD. There are 2 palms facing side by side on the cover CD and the bluish coloring design is so gorgeous. And this CD has some nice songs too. If you love The Chemical Romance, …
Sami Yusuf (Nasheed singer)
Sami Yusuf is a great nasheed singer. He is one of the best worldwide. When I listen to the songs of his first album Al Muallim (Supplication) I got so carried away with it. He sings so beautifully and the deep sincerity in his voice has a soothing effect …
The Who - Tommy (Side III)
Overview —“ Side III of Tommy would have to be the side of the record where I feel that the tracks all connect the best together and the story really starts to pick up here. I had an understanding of what the concept behind Tommy is but this is …
Viva la white girl by Gym class heroes
Viva la white girl by gym class heroes is a song I like a lot but of course I normally like any song by gym class heroes. This song is about the lead singers addition to music not his addiction to cocaine. This song is a wonderful song in …
Epica’s Song Chasing The Dragon
Welcome angelic voice to my melancholy ears. Any Gothic Metal or Symphonic Metal fan is usually in search for this exact concoction. The song, Chasing the Dragon by Epica starts about being one of the sweetest serenades or lullabies ever produced by Epica’s …
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Overview - Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd’s seventh album which pays tribute to Syd Barrett, is basically a mix of three songs and two musical epics. After Dark Side Of The Moon, which was a bit more song based, Wish You Were Here still showcases the group strong …
Sergey Lazarev (Singer)
Sergey Lazarev is a Russian singer who is extremely talented unlike others. His talents like ice skating (very good balance), gymnastics, and dancing, even spinning plates on rods at the same time, etc He was really awesome!!. He also dubbed the High school musical in Russian language. He …
Beer for my Horses by Toby Keith
Beer for my Horses was one of Toby Keith’s biggest hits which was accompanied by country music legend Willie Nelson. It is a great song and it makes us think about what we would really like to do today to those who don’t pay attention to the laws. It …
Metallica
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 …
Pet Shop Boys (music group)
One genre of music that I can certainly say that I love is “Electronic Dance Music”. Of course this is a bit unusual for someone like me who is mostly into hard rock and heavy metal music. However, it is something that I have been interested in from I …
KISS Destroyer CD
Destroyer by KISS has got to be one of the best albums ever. I simply love it. The songs are awesome and the cover is one of their best!
The cover features all four original members of KISS (Paul, Peter, Ace, and Gene) in full makeup in a very …
Dimmu Borgir (band)
I am one of those people who used to think that there was nothing better than death metal in its purest form. However, when a friend of mine recommended the Symphonic Black Metal band Dimmu Borgir to me some years ago, I began to reconsider that notion because as …
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 …
The Lucksmiths band
A friend of mine who decided that they were going to get me hooked to indie pop music as well, decided that they were going to introduce me to an Australian indie pop band called “The Lucksmiths”. I think that they started their band in the nineteen nineties or …
Herbie Hancock’s Gershwin’s World CD
If you are a jazz-lover and you love the vintage songs of George Gershwin, you should purchase this CD.
This CD is a mixture of bebop jazz, free-form jazz, and classical piano music.
Hancock’s original arrangements make this music experience unique.
The old Gershwin vocals: “The Man I Love” and “Summertime” sung …
RZA - Fools (song)
“Fools” is the 8th track off of Wu-Tang member RZA sophomore album “Digital Bullet released in 2001. The song features Wu-Tang affiliates Killa Sin and and Solomon Childs.
This is by far my favorite song off of “Digital Bullet” The beats are mellow and slow paced with good use of …
Circle of Our Love song
Saturday’s Warrior, just an inspiration play that is beyond words, has many memorable songs from it, all from the hands of lyricist Doug Stewart and Lex De Azevedo, who did the music while also serving as the play’s producer. My third favorite song from this play is a …
“Wishing on a Star” (1998): Jay-Z ft. Gwen Dickey
Jay-Z ft. Gwen Dickey
“Wishing on a Star”
In My Lifetime, Volume 1
Roc-A-Fella Records
“Wishing on a Star” is a little known single and music video that can only be found on the United Kingdom release of his second album “In My Lifetime, Volume 1″. No wonder it’s so little known because …
Metallica - Hero Of The Day (Music Video)
Overview —“ Hero Of The Day, the second music video released by Metallica for the album Load, continues in the sort of strange symbolism that the band first introduced with Until It Sleeps. I don’t mean to come off as sounding as if symbolism is bad in music videos, …
Holding Someones Hair Back - Circa Survive
It is no secret that Circa Survive is one of my favorite bands, and that i tend to enjoy the bulk of the library. There are a few songs that stand out for me, and “Holding Someones Hair Back” is just one of these songs. While many of their …
Thunder by Boys Like Girls
“Thunder” by Boys Like Girls had been a hit maker for a couple of months already. Though I didn’t like the beat so much, it appealed to me through its lyrics and the choice of words they made. My sister was also into this song. However, playing it over …
Ibanez RG770DX
Ibanez has yet again created another guitar made for the guitarist in you! It is an RG770DX 1987 reissue that comes in either Ruby red or Lazer blue. The Neck is a Wizard neck that is thin for just gliding through easily with double octave or 24 frets. The …
Guns N Roses Chinese Democracy
For us those who are old enough to catch the tail-end of 80’s rock, rock icons Guns N’ Roses are definitely something we can be nostalgic about. Hard-core fans definitely miss the music of unique guitar sounds, equally unique and incredible song structure and craftsmanship and wildcat howls …
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