Music Reviews
Sledding With Tigers - Smile! Why Not? (Song)
Smile! Why Not? Is a song by Sledding With Tigers which is the penultimate song on their debut release, No Randy No. Opening up with a melodic interplay between an acoustic guitar pattern and humming vocals over the top, this track seems to drive the album in the direction …
CD: “What’s Left of Me” by Nick Lachey
For years, Nick Lachey has been trying to emerge from the shadows from either other boy bands such as NSYNC or Backstreet Boys or his own (now ex) wife, Jessica Simpson. In 2003, Nick released his first attempt at a solo career which to this day has only sold …
Abhirami’s MP3 Classical Instrumental
Abhirami’s MP3 Classical Instrumental is a 5 hours non-stop play audio compact disk. This has total 5 instruments. They are Veena, saxophone, flute, jalatharangam. Saxophone was played by Kadri gopalnath, Veena by Rajesh vaidya, Jalataharangam by Aanayampaty Ganesan, Veena by Karukurichi N.Balaji, flute by palghat k.l.sree ram. I …
Britney Spears: The Remixes
This is a decent remix album. I haven’t listened to a lot of remix albums so I may not know the difference between good and bad, but I know what I like and don’t like and I love this. It’s a great album to work out to for sure. …
Pink Floyd Poster
This poster is the first image that comes to mind when someone thinks of Pink Floyd. This is considered by many to be the cover of the best album ever created. Dark Side of the Moon was one of Pink Floyd’s breakthrough albums in the early 70s. …
Marilyn Manson Mechanical Animals
This 1998 follow up to the successful 1996 album Antichrist Superstar features controversial album art depicting Marilyn Manson in a body suit with fake breasts, and glowing red eyes. Marilyn Manson started a rumor that he got breast implants, and people ate the rumor up. This may be my …
“Your Body’s Callin’” (1994): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Your Body’s Callin’”
12 Play
Jive/Zomba Recordings
This is R. Kelly’s third single and music video, “Your Body’s Callin’”, from the solo album titled “12 Play”. This is the laid back and sexy themed music video of the batch from the album. R. Kelly performs mostly on a beach and on …
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 …
Nine Inch Nails - In This Twilight (Song)
In This Twilight is a song by Nine Inch Nails which appears on their record Year Zero. The song opens up with a heavy sounding industrial rhythm before Reznor enters in to start singing over it. Reznor sings in his characteristic laid-back fashion which doesn’t exactly go with the …
Secret by Heart from the album Brigade year 1990
I was searching for a certain video in the internet and I came across with a self-made video about a certain Asian girl. Well, the video made by the member of the site is good. But I was more attracted to the music. That music was entitled Secret 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 …
Animal Collective - Runnin The Round Ball (Song)
Runnin The Round Ball is a song by Animal Collective which appears on their second release Danse Manatee. Opening up with a building introduction which carries on throughout the entire track, the sound is interesting from the start and I only hope that the band do not disappoint by …
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell (1994)
I hate this album. I hate it just because this is the last Pink Floyd album, for good. That’s the only reason, other than that, this is the first Pink Floyd album I got to listen to as a whole, and the song that made me listen, was High …
Bad Boy For Life: P. Diddy ft. Black Rob and Mark Curry
P. Diddy ft. Black Rob and Mark Curry
“Bad Boy For Life”
The Saga Continues…
Bad Boy Entertainment
It was made apparent from the previous “Let’s Get It” and the current “Bad Boy For Life” music videos that P. Diddy had come back strong, stronger than ever. “Bad Boy For LIfe” is the …
Hank Jones: If You Were Mine CD
This CD — Hank Jones: If You Were Mine — is for the people who have influenced the singer. If you read the liner jacket for nothing else, read the bit about Tony Bennett. I was absolutely laughing at loud at the notation there. It’s priceless.
This …
The music of Ricky Nelson
When I heard from my fiance that he likes the song of Ricky Nelson. I asked him who is that guy? Then he started to introduce me Ricky Nelson’s songs.
Ricky Nelson was a son to a band leader Ozzie Nelson and actress Harriet Hillard. His …
Dennis Brown (musician)
The late reggae singer Dennis Brown has always been and still is one of my favourite reggae musicians. Even though I am quite young myself, in fact, too young to remember when he started singing or when many of his biggest hits were released; I just do not …
Ishq Bina Song
Isha Bina is a fantastic melody song from the Hindi movie Taal. The movie is directed by Subhash Ghai. The song casts are Akshay Khanna and Aishwarya Rai. A.R.Rehman composed the music for this song. The song sung by Sonu Nigam and Sujatha. …
The Flaming Lips - Summertime Blues (Song)
Summertime Blues is a song by The Flaming Lips and the final track on their album Hear It Is, if you own an early copy of the record which includes this bonus track. Opening up with a distorted guitar riff, the song takes on a more aggressive rock sound …
It Stops Today by Colbie Caillat
The song It Stops Today has become my signature song and it is sung by one of my favorite singers, Colbie Caillat. I first heard this song after a break up and it spoke volumes as to where I was in my life. I had always depended on others …
“Gotham City (Remix)” (1997): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Gotham City (Remix)”
“Batman & Robin” Soundtrack
Director: Hype Williams
First there was Prince, then there was R. Kelly, the second worst thing to happen to a ‘Batman’ film soundtrack in the history of the entire ‘Batman’ franchise. Well, it looks like the “I Believe I Can Fly” trick didn’t work …
The Who - A Quick One (Side II)
Overview —“ Side II of A Quick One is really nowhere near as good as side I with the exception of one song, the title track of the album which is nothing less but a musical epic. Side I had excellent songwriting and just brilliant songs throughout and I …
The Grateful Dead - New Potato Caboose (Song)
New Potato Caboose is a song by The Grateful Dead which appears on their record Anthem Of The Sun. The track starts off with a mellow organ line followed by a clean guitar riff and a faint bass line as well. The track starts off fairly quietly before further …
Michelle by Ben Harper
Artist: Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals
Like a lot of people said reviving Beatles’ song is such a scary thing because not only you need to make a good rendition but also the tendency to ruin an already perfect song.
True in fact that I have heard lots of Beatles’ …
I Go Back by Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney sings a song called I Go Back. It is about remembering the past. For most of us some of the best times were when we were kids. I know when your a kid if you were anything like me I could not wait until I …
The Clavia Nord Electro 3/73 Keyboard
This review describes and assesses the Clavia Nord Electro 3. The review is in three parts: a brief description, followed by an assessment of the design and function, and completed by a summary.
PART 1: The Description
The Clavia Nord Electro 3 is an electronic musical keyboard available with either …
Flogging Molly - Drunken Lullabies (Song)
Drunken Lullabies is the title track of an album by Flogging Molly. The track starts off with an Irish sounding riff which is very characteristic of the band. The track soon really gets going with more instrumentation joining in to double up on this riff and give the song …
Gone with the Wind soundtrack CD
This Gone with the Wind soundtrack CD is labeled as ‘The New Recording of Max Steiner’s Classic’. It was done with LaserLight Digital technology. It has one big plus and one big minus in my book.
The big plus is that this music is as wonderful as ever. …
Working Man by Rush
Many know Rush for their over the top progressive music with Geddy Lee on Bass with his crazy bass fills and high voice as well as his synth playing skills and of course Alex Lifeson with his awesome guitar tone and phrasing in many unusual scales as well as …
Paramore
If you like listen emo song, you should know about this band. Paramore is one of my favorite band ever, They formed in 2004 in Franklin, Tennessee, with five members, they are Hayley Williams (vocal), josh farro (lead guitar), Jeremy Davis (bass), Zac farro (drum), Taylor York (rhytm guitar). …
Animal Collective - I Remember Learning How To Dive (Song)
I Remember Learning How To Dive is a song by Animal Collective and is the final track to appear on their 2005 EP, Prospect Hummer. Opening up with an incredibly simple percussive pattern, Bunyan rejoins the recording and contributes the vocals to the track with a multi-layered vocal delivery. …
Animal Collective - Prospect Hummer (EP Album)
Prospect Hummer is an EP released by Animal Collective in 2005. Comprised of four songs, Prospect Hummer features the vocal talents of Vashti Bunyan who sings on three of the four tracks along with Avey Tare. In terms of a comparison I could make, Prospect Hummer sounds somewhat similar …
Green Day - Working Class Hero (Music Video)
Overview —“ Working Class Hero, Green Day’s cover of John Lennon’s classic work was recorded for the purposes of people who were forced to leave Darfur and I assume, to spread general awareness. I suppose that I would consider this the second song that Green Day recorded for the …
If You Seek Amy by Britney Spears
Listen to this song, If You Seek Amy by Britney Spears. It is not bad at all and in the music video, Britney looks exceptionally pretty. I am a big fan of hers and since she was single right up till now that she has become a mother …
8 Days of Christmas (2001): Destiny’s Child
Artist: Destiny’s Child
Video: 8 Days of Christmas
Album: 8 Days of Christmas
Label: Columbia Records
Director: Sanaa Hamri
“8 Days of Christmas” is a promotional single and music video off of Destiny Child’s 2001 Christmas album of the same name. Directed by Sanaa Hamri (who also directed “Nasty Girl” for them), the music …
Fender Frontman 25R Practice Amp Guitar
I recently purchased a new Fender Frontman 25R Practice amp for a room that I have set up, and I have to say that for a small, inexpensive amp, it does very well. I was able to play at fairly high levels, without hearing …
Bob Dylan - Talkin’ New York (Song)
Talkin’ New York is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his self-titled debut record. Something I should point out is that this is the first Dylan composition ever released on any of his records and along with one other original on this record, this is the only …
Harder to breathe by Maroon Five
Harder to breathe by Maroon Five is an awesome song and the lyrics are pretty catchy. I like the beat though because of the drums and all that. This song I found by listening to it on the radio and I wanted to find out where I could get …
The Jump Off (2003): Lil’ Kim ft. Mr. Cheeks
Lil’ Kim ft. Mr. Cheeks
“The Jump Off”
La Bella Mafia
Queen Bee Entertainment/Atlantic Records
Lil’ Kim hadn’t made an album since 2000 at this point and that was her second effort, “The Notorious K.I.M.”, which featured such hits as “No Matter What They Say” and “How Many Licks?”. I’m starting to notice …
Darrell Worley-I just came back from a war
The song “I just came back from a war” is sung by Darrell Worley. It is about a soldier trying to catch up on old times with a group of friends and how he has changed sinse comeing back from a war where he was not appreciated. This song …
“A Year Without Rain” Album by Selena Gomez
I have to admit that one of my guilty pleasures is listening to the music of Disney stars. Though not usually of the best quality, the music tends to be fairly catchy. Recently, I have become a fan of Selena Gomez. I just purchased her new album, “A Year …
The Rolling Stones - Back Street Girl (Song)
Back Street Girl is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their record Between The Buttons. This track starts off with a nice and melodic acoustic guitar pattern in the introduction of this song and also features what sounds to be a faint recorder as well. Jagger …
Jordin Sparks album: Jordin Sparks
Let me just say it’s a shame this album took too long to catch on. Jordin sparks has incredible vocal talents. I mean, she was just born to be a singer. I love her look; she’s not super thin and I hope she never goes that way; she’s just …
Sublime - Scarlet Begonias (Song)
Scarlet Begonias is a song by Sublime which is the tenth track to appear on their debut release, 40 Oz. To Freedom. I should mention that this is a cover of a pretty well-known Grateful Dead song which I’m pretty familiar with. What I particularly like about Scarlet Begonias …
Three Wishes soundtrack CD
The Three Wishes soundtrack CD is from the original motion picture which starred Patrick Swayze. The music is composed and conducted by Cynthia Millar. There is a lot of whimsy and light staccato movements in the opening because movie is, in a sense, about magic and make …
Iron Maiden - Sun And Steel (Song)
Sun And Steel is a song by Iron Maiden which appears on their album Piece Of Mind. The track opens up with a heavy guitar rhythm accompanied by the drums as well as Harris’ galloping bass line. The track is based on a Japanese essay and deals with the …
Lighters Up (2005): Lil’ Kim
Lil’ Kim
“Lighters Up”
The Naked Truth
Queen Bee Entertainment/Atlantic Records
Well, I was right about the Lil’ Kim trends which I mentioned a few reviews ago (the one for “The Jump Off”). An album every three years with only two music videos and singles (with the exception of her first album “Hardcore” …
Tegan and Sara: Sainthood
Sainthood is Tegan and Sara’s most recently released studio album. As a fun fact, it features the first two tracks ever that both twins collaborated to write, namely “Hell” and “The Cure.” The album is a throwback to their earlier work, sort of like a mix between So Jealous …
India.Arie’s Testimony: Vol. 2: Love and Politics
Real music strikes again, in the form of something a tad different from India.Arie’s (India Simpson) previous albums. While the soul in her voice remains, embedded and improved upon, the origins of the music used are as diverse as Middle Eastern and as pop as Britney Spears. Ms. Simpson …
Nirvana-Greatest Hits CD
Honestly, if you’re a fan of Nirvana, you probably already have all their other CDs, so there’s no particular reason to buy this one unless you’re a stickler for owning every version of a song ever recorded. The one advantage to this CD is that it’s great for …
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