Music Reviews
The Heavy Metal Band Pantera
This band has influenced me tremendously as a heavy metal vocalist just starting out. Of course, I have other influences such as the band Arch Enemy which has a female lead singer like me; but there have been many things I have adored about the band Pantera.
If you’ve ever …
Waking Hour by Vienna Teng
It is rare to see an Asian American songstress making a name for herself in America, despite the claim that there is no racial bias in entertainment. And so Vienna Teng’s presence upon the adult alternative music scene is very much refreshing and a welcome change from the numerous …
The Madding Crowd - Nine Days album
I was in my friend’s kitchen when I heard one of the prettiest songs ever. It was called “Wanna Be,” and I could easily imagine the song being in a romance movie. It was the last song on a CD called The Madding Crowd, by Nine Days. …
Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea (Album)
In The Aeroplane Over The Sea is the second and most recent album released by Neutral Milk Hotel. One of my friends considered this to be in their top five albums of all time, so I will admit that I went into the listening of the record with slightly …
The Rolling Stones - 2000 Lightyears From Home (Song)
2000 Light Years From Home is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their album Their Satanic Majesties Request. The track starts off with some brief noise before giving way to an extremely dissonant and just odd sounding piano. If you’ve heard Sysyphus Pt. 2 by Pink …
The Grateful Dead - Ripple (Song)
Ripple is a song by The Grateful Dead which appears on their album American Beauty. Ripple starts off with a very lighthearted rhythm led by an acoustic guitar along with a bass line, I can’t stress how truly lighthearted and just carefree this part truly sounds and it seems …
Tatu Friend or Foe
‘Friend or Foe’ is one of my favorite song from Tatu. I like their music, its always fresh and bring a new colorin music.
Like the other Tatu’s song, ‘Friend or Foe’ is bring an electronic pop music. They always can an upbeat music but it can also mixed with …
Anberlin
I first discovered Anberlin about three years ago when I went to visit my family in Wisconsin. I remember being in an F.Y.E. store in one of the local malls and seeing a white album with a statue’s head on it and there were blue flowers growing out of that …
“Vampire Weekend” by Vampire Weekend
I recently discovered a band by the name of Vampire Weekend. This band’s name may sound strange, but do not let that distract you from the fact that their music is wonderful. They have such a different sound than every other band that is currently on my iPod. There …
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 …
Quarantines - At The Drive-in
There are few progressive bands that have had as much influence on modern indie/progressive music as At The Drive-in. With a large library of amazing songs, it is hard for any of them to stand out above the others, not because some of them are so bad, but because …
Metallica - Seek And Destroy (Song)
Seek And Destroy, the penultimate track off of Kill —˜Em All, has to be one of the most well known songs from Metallica throughout their whole career and certainly, along with The Four Horsemen, the most well known song off of Kill —˜Em All. …
ZAYN - PILLOWTALK (Song)
More than a year ago or so, everyone was so devastated to hear that the heartthrob member Zayn Malik of the highly-popular band One Direction decided to leave the band. At that point, no one was sure why he decided to leave a band so popular. However, just a …
Van Halen
Van Halen burst on the scene with their debut album and changed the way guitar players played their instruments.Eddie Van Halen was so influential and practically everyone copied his playing style throughout the next decade.The front man David Lee Roth sparked a vital new energy that got crowds to …
Sneaky Snake by Tom T. Hall
The song sneaky snake is sung by Tom T. Hall. This song is sort of a joke because it is so funny. When I hear this song I think of the line about the snake drinking all the root beer. Somehow though that just seems impossible and silly. Snakes …
Music Video of Die Another Day by Madonna
Die another day is the soundtrack of the film “Die Another Day” of James Bond series. It is written by Madonna. The music video was shot by Tractor Brothers officially known as Tractor. The concept of the video is Madonna is caught and interrogation. She is grilled by getting …
Big Brother & The Holding Company by Janis Joplin
This it the title of the first album from Janis Joplin. It was released in 1967. Here Janis still has that fresh and young voice, which is already very specific and strong. The reason why it is still a bit “fresh” is because at that time she had not …
Slayer - Ghosts Of War (Song)
Ghosts Of War is a song by Slayer which appears on their record South Of Heaven. The song starts off with a very fast riff and an aggressive drum pattern as well, although I do have to admit that the actual tone on the instruments leaves something to be …
The Gorillaz - Fire Coming Out Of The Monkey’s Head (Song)
Fire Coming Out Of The Monkey’s Head is a song by The Gorillaz which appears on their album Demon Days. The track opens up with a groovy rhythm which is accompanied by a spoken word section over it which sets up the song. Though the spoken word section doesn’t …
“50 Ways to Say Goodbye” by Train
This is probably the most upbeat, pop-rock, hippie song I have ever heard and enjoyed. There’s not many that could make the trumpet seem like it belonged. I always thought it was a classic instrument that should strictly be used in belletristic composition, not in contemporary pop. “50 Ways …
Foreplay/Long Time by Boston
One of my favorite song by Boston is the song Foreplay/Long time. It is off their debut album anf Foreplay is sort of an instrumental that eludes into the track Long time. I have to say Tom Sholz is a genius for writing that instrumental. He even recorded the …
Paramore - decode accoustic
‘Decode’ from Paramore is the song that become the soundtrack of movie ‘Twilight’. I love this song so much and everyday I almost listen it. Usually I listen it in record version, like in the mp3, CD, or cassete.
One day I hear ‘decode’ from my local radio station, bt …
El Camino 2011 Album by The Black Keys
The Black Keys are really hot right now. And I feel sorry that I happened to find out about this band only along with everybody else, during the wave, the tsunami of their breaking into the mainstream, and not earlier than that.
El Camino is a great album, and I …
Stone Temple Pilots- Fast As I Can (song)
This song by Stone Temple pilots off their latest self titled album release. It is the last fast rock type song on the cd before the album ends with the two ballads called Maver and Last Kiss on Mars. This song like the others is very catchy. It …
The Mung - The Splatter Sessions CD
I finally picked up The Mung’s Debut cd “The Splatter Sessions” a couple weeks ago after putting it off for so long.
I realised i should have listened to this alot sooner as this release really got my attention from the first track.
Clocking in at around 15 mins, The splatter sessions …
Californication, 1999 Album by Red Hot Chili Peppers
This record is truly fantastic, and it is very diverse as well. There are several types of songs on this album, all of which sound appealing. This album has something to offer for all music lovers. I think that thematically this album can be divided into two parts, with …
Elliot Smith’s Album XO
When we think about Elliot Smith, several things may come to mind. We might be reminded of beauty, harmony, tragedy, love, and the mysteries behind our emotions. Elliot, before his tragic passing (suicide), released many impressive albums, with countless hits and demonstrations of incredible talent.
One of my particular favorites …
Vanessa Carlton (musician)
The first time I heard this young lady’s music was when I was in high school, and as the years have passed I’ve heard almost nothing from her. Thinking about it now, that could have been as a result of one of two reasons or probably both. The first …
The Rolling Stones - All Sold Out (Song)
All Sold Out is a track by The Rolling Stones which appears on Between The Buttons. All Sold Out wastes no time getting into the song and right when it starts Jagger nearly comes in right away. All Sold Out is pretty much led by the catchy vocal melody …
Teardrops on my Guitar a song from Taylor Swift
The first time I heard this one I have no idea about Taylor Swift. I thought it is Vanessa Hudgens singing country song. Speaking of country music, I am not a fan but this is an exception. However, this song sounds like it always puts you to sleep when …
“Save the Last Dance for Me” Single by Michael Buble
Imagine Frank Sinatra being reborn as a college boy in the 21st century, and you will have a fair picture of what singer Michael Buble is all about. I think he has a French last name, although he was born in Burnaby, Canada instead of the Quebecois region …
Static - X Shadow Zone
Shadow Zone is Static-X’s third album, produced by Josh Abraham, released on Warner Bros Records in 2003, this is the last album to feature Tripp Eisen on guitar. The album continues the same formula as the bands last albums, more of the last album Machine than Wisconsin Death Trip, …
Psycocandy by The Jesus and Mary Chain
One of my all time favourite albums. The debut album by the jesus and mary chain. This album is a masterpiece, beautifully crafted pop songs covered in feedback and hidden behine a couple of walls of white noise. There isn’t another album like this, its filled …
The Beatles - You Can’t Do That (Song)
You Can’t Do That is a song by The Beatles which appears on their album A Hard Day’s Night. The track starts off with a nice rhythm which gives Lennon a very good base to sing over. Lennon takes advantage of the rhythm and sings with a very good …
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. …
CD KISS HOTTER THAN HELL
HOTTER THAN HELL
Kiss seemed to believe they would capture the public’s imagination with this second LP but it didn’t work out that way despite its high quality.
Better than some have suggested.
This one also didn’t sell when first released but greater things was soon to come. Album contains Gene Simmons’ …
Sara Evans: Born to Fly CD
Sara Evans is a country singer who has had a fair amount of success. She’s slipped away a bit after some unpleasantness from her last marriage. She’s still around, but I don’t hear about her near as much as I was prior to the marriage collapsing. …
Song : Speechless by Lady Gaga
“Speechless” by Lady Gaga is probably one of my favorite songs by her for the simple fact it justifies her fame more than anything else she’s recorded. Don’t get me wrong. I love pretty much all her songs but I think Speechless shows off how good her voice …
“She’s Like The Wind”
“She’s Like The Wind”
Performer: Patrick Swayze
When I first saw “Dirty Dancing”, I was in fifth or sixth grade and the movie had been out for over a decade by then. Being a kid, I couldn’t really appreciate the movie itself, but I did enjoy listening to all the songs …
Alicia keys - if I ain’t got you
If I ain’t got you from Alicia Keys is a song that can become a lifetime soundtrack in my life. Though the song is pretty long ago, but it still great to listen it everytime.
The lyrics and the music both is so great and touch. Like the other …
Wait For You by Elliott Yamin
I love this song, Wait For You by Elliott Yamin so, so much. In fact, I would listen to this song track like almost everyday, it’s just impossible not to hear it. It would be so, so romantic if a guy could sing this song for me personally …
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 …
Neutral Milk Hotel - The King Of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1 (Song)
The King Of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1 is a song by Neutral Milk Hotel and is the first song to appear on their second full-length release entitled In The Aeroplane Over The Sea. Beginning with an acoustic guitar strumming pattern, Magnum comes in with the vocals of the track …
Arcade Fire - The Suburbs (Album)
The Suburbs is a track by Arcade Fire which is the title track to their most recent release. Right from the beginning of this song, the simple rhythm which is carried heavily by the percussion and by a piano creates a very feel good and easy mood which lends …
The Grateful Dead - High Time (Song)
High Time is a song by The Grateful Dead which appears on their album Workingman’s Dead. The song opens up with a simple acoustic guitar pattern which Garcia sings along with in a very melodic fashion. The song seems to have a little bit of country influence on the …
BOSS V-Wah Guitar Effects Pedal
I recently received one of these pedals as a gift and immediately tried it. At first it took a while to get used to it due to all the different effects available. I don’t find this pedal that good as it just changes an effect slightly when you hit …
BatMan Forever Soundtrack (CD)
The BatMan Forever Soundtrack has some really great music. The CD has some great artists like Bone Thugs N Harmony, U2 and even Method Man. I think the CD has an overall really good sound to it. One thing I really like about the CD is that it’s must better …
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