Music Reviews
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - Trout Mask Replica (1970)
Little did I know that so long as 50 years ago, a guy known as Captain Beefheart was out there satirizing the music industry and composing ridiculously respectable tuneage that can only be described as eclectic. Nana insert words here. Other possible terminology includes avant-garde, jazz, blues, and some …
My December Album by Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson has attained many achievements since winning American Idol many years back. Her third album was called “My December” and it came out during a really rough time for her. She was having issues with the people who were managing her plus she canceled a tour. It seemed …
Elephant Man (dancehall deejay)
Most people who know me know that I am generally not interested in the particulars of dancehall music. However, when the dancehall deejay Elephant Man went solo a few years ago after he left the infamous dancehall music group the “Scare Dem Crew”, I could not help but notice …
I Just Wanna Say I Love You
I Just Wanna Say I Love You is a first single released by Potret (Melly Goeslaw, Anto Hoed and Wong Aksan) from a soundtrack album for Indonesian Movie called “Chika”. What I love about this song is, Melly as the composer gives a real evident that lyric is nothing …
Album : Charles Bradley - No Time For Dreaming (2011)
I got a copy of this due to a recommendation from a good friend in the music biz that knows my taste pretty well and always seems to introduce me to things i like.
when he told me to seek this album out i had to call him to …
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 …
Placebo’s Album “Battle For the Sun”
At first, I was going to write a bad review for Placebo’s new track “Battle For the Sun” off the album of the same name. Then I took a chance to hear it for a second time. It wasn’t as bad as the first time I’d heard it when I …
DJ Chuck T - Down South Slangin Countdown Vol. 9
This is the 9th installment of DJ Chuck T’s “Down South Slangin Countdown” series. In this mixtape he showcases the top played tracks around the nation that are getting heavy spins at the moment. He has tracks mixed from various artists including Flo-Rida, Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne & many …
Green Day - Church On Sunday (Song)
Church On Sunday is a song by Green Day which appears on their album Warning. The track starts off with a very brief drum part before leading into the traditional power-chords from Armstrong which Green Day has become associated with. Armstrong soon joins in with the vocals in a …
Metallica - Some Kind Of Monster (Music Video)
Overview —“ Some Kind Of Monster, the fourth music video for Metallica’s record St. Anger, follows the band through various interviews, live shows, and recording during the time of St. Anger. In my opinion, one way to think of the music video of Some Kind Of Monster is to …
Get Right of Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is very popular as singer/musician as well as actress. But especially I like her song “Get right”. It is something that could very well be her best track to date she has produced. Not only me think so. In 2005 she sold 1 million copies of the …
Justin Timberlake - Can’t Stop the Feeling (2016 Song)
Now let’s not kid ourselves, shall we? Justin Timberlake is basically one of the most recognizable pop star this century. I’m not familiar with most of his work when he was with N’Sync and his pre-2010’s solo work but his comeback this decade is just phenomenal. He is getting …
Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music
I have always been upset that I missed Woodstock and missed most of the 60’s. I have been jealous of those people who lived through that decade of peace, love and rock and roll. My music tastes, and sometimes even my taste in fashion and lifestyle have trended toward …
Spotlight (by Jennifer Hudson)
I have to admit that I really expected a little something different with Jennifer Hudson’s first big hit single. The production certainly sounds clean. But for some reason, the feel of the song sounds dated. Jennifer has an absolutely beautiful voice. And I think that …
Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses Tune Up for Austin City Limits
House of Blues Dallas, TX 10/7/2010
After a fun set from local troubadour, Scott Copeland, the sold out HOB audience anxiously anticipated the headliner: Ryan Bingham and The Dead Horses. As they took the stage, the crowd broke into frenzy.
Fresh off the release of their 3rd album and with …
Cannibal Corpse Kill
Produced by Erik Rutan and Cannibal Corpse, released on Metal Blade Records in 2006, this is the band’s 10th album, and first not to feature explicit artwork, they decided to put the artwork intended for the cover on the inside of the album. Unlike most albums by the band …
Less Than Jake- Anthem/ Live performance
Less Than Jake are a ska/punk band from Gainesville and Anthem is a great release. Great horn sections good vocals, crunching guitars, bass and drums.
The first track is calling all people who felt they have never fitted in with life its called “welcome to the new south” and …
Adele - Hello (Song )
The Queen is BACK. I repeat, the QUEEN is back!
No other singer took the storm the way Adele did when she surprised released her post-21 song, “Hello”.
I know everyone knows Adele’s name ever since 21 became a global phenomenon a few years ago. Songs like “Rolling in the Deep”, …
4 Page Letter (1997) - Aaliyah
Aaliyah
“4 Page Letter”
One In A Million
Blackground/Atlantic
Director: Daniel Pearl
Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad, came up with the concept behind the video for this song, “4 Page Letter”. The video takes place deep within a forest-type setting where Aaliyah is first seen observing a male dancer in the middle of the forest. Next …
Iris - Goo goo dolls
This song is my old time favorite. I first heard this song when I watch the movie ‘city of angels’ years ago. This is one of the official sound track of the movie.I downloaded this song so I can hear the real meaning of it. I fell in love …
Slash-Godfather Theme (song)
Often during live performances with Guns N’ Roses, Slash would perform his guitar solo spot that transitioned into the first note that many ears would easily recognize as the theme to the Godfather Trilogy. It starts off with slow with a lot of sustain and vibrato. Then once it …
Best I Ever Had by Drake
I remember when Drake was just this little kid on the Degrassi show filmed out of Canada. I would watch it every time it was on. He was the kid who ended up in a wheelchair after he got shot pretty much for no reason. During the show, there …
Green Day - American Eulogy (Song)
American Eulogy is the penultimate track of the record 21st Century Breakdown, a record by Green Day. Before I begin, this track is somewhat similar to the two musical epics, as I describe them, from American Idiot of Jesus Of Suburbia and Homecoming. Yes, American Eulogy is shorter but …
Green Day - Insomniac ( album)
Green Day has been my favourite band for many years. I first listened to them when i was 14, and that was more than 10 years ago. Even if now I’m not as fan as I used to be, I still think they are a great band, and that …
Song: Do You Want Fries With That? by Tim McGraw
Do you want fries with that is about a man who is struggling to keep up with paying his exes bills by working a second job at a fast food place. It’s a bit tongue in cheek and he is definitely a bitter man. He isn’t so much worried …
Carnival Ride by Carrie Underwood
I think there’s nothing that this sweet lady can’t do. Carnival Ride by Carrie Underwood is something that Carrie’s fans should listen to. I love the CD cover album; all yellowish looking and filled with beautiful and smiling Carrie.
Coming to the songs in this album, there …
The Only Other Broadway CD You’ll Ever Need CD
It’s a weird title, but The Only Other Broadway CD You’ll Ever Need is really the name of this CD, which features a variety of Broadway standout numbers from a slew of performers.
The liner jacket covers each song, the play it’s from, and the performers, so it gives the …
Lips Of An Angle by Hinder
Lips Of An Angle by Hinder is a song I like because it talks about how a guy still has feelings for this other girl and it goes into details about how this girl gives the guy a phone call and the guys girl does not know it is …
“Hair Braider” (2008): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Hair Braider”
Untitled Ninth Album
Jive Records
“Hair Braider” is the first single and music video from R. Kelly’s currently untitled ninth studio album. The song is about him fantasizing of having sexual relationships with different women who braid his hair yet the music video only shows him having his hair …
Autobiography CD (Ashley Simpson)
I don’t know who Ashley Simpson was until I heard the song “Pieces of Me”. I didn’t even know that she’s the sister of Jessica Simpson. It actually came as a surprise to me because they are so different from each other, personality-wise and style-wise. Quite frankly, I like …
The Lumineers, 2012 Album by The Lumineers
I have never been a huge fan of folk music. I never was particularly interested in it even though of course I’m a huge music fan, and I do not mind any genres by themselves. But it was very rare that my heart would be drawn by itself to …
Pink Floyd - The Wall (Side II)
Overview - Side II of The Wall by Pink Floyd is a huge improvement after side I, which wasn’t terrible but at the same time it didn’t really make me too eager to hear the rest of the album. Side II just had better songwriting overall, and although there …
The Black Crowes Lions
The Black Crowes released the studio album,”Lions,” in 2001.The CD received mixed commercial success due in part to singles like “Lickin’” and “Soul-Singing”.I found the album to combine elements of Southern Rock, Gospel, Blues, and Folk influence.The album succeeds in using all of these elements for a solid listening …
Cater 2 U (2005): Destiny’s Child
Artist: Destiny’s Child
Video: Cater 2 U
Album: Destiny Fulfilled
Label: Columbia Records
Director: Jake Nava
“Cater 2 U” is the fourth single and music video from Destiny’s Child’s fourth and final album titled “Destiny Fulfilled”, following the previous hit singles and music videos - “Lose My Breath”, “Soldier”, and “Girl”. Filmed at Red …
If It’s Over (1992): Mariah Carey
Artist: Mariah Carey
Video: If It’s Over
Album: MTV Unplugged
Label: Columbia Records
Director: Larry Jordan
“If It’s Over” is the second and final single and music video from Mariah Carey’s MTV Unplugged album, following the Jackson Five reenactment with Trey Songz titled “I’ll Be There”. Once again, we are treated to compiled footage …
“I Kill Hippies” 7″ by Jack Tragic & The Unfortunates (Single, 1983)
Jack Tragic & The Unfortunates were punk band from Connecticut, USA, who released full-blown, phenomenal hardcore during the time punk was on its way down. These guys were just about as obscure as they got and seemed to surface a couple years late. Their 1983 single, “I Kill Hippies”/”Mind …
Sounds of the Earth: Waterfall - Sounds Of The Earth Series
Sounds of the Earth: Waterfall - Sounds Of The Earth Series is an audio CD that does not sound like much as it only offers the constant sound of waterfalls. However, I find that listening to the sound of falling water to be quite relaxing and pleasant. The recording …
Same girl by R Kelly and Usher
Same girl by R Kelly and Usher is about how these two guys are best friends and find out that they are dating the same girl. This girl also does not know that both of them are friends but what’s so funny to me is that they are not …
Johney Gaddaar Album
Johney Gaddaar has been directed by Shiram Raghvan and music has been composed by Shankar Ehsaan loy who have given recent hit music in hey baby. The , cast includes Zakir Hussain , Dharmendra , Rimi Sen , Vinay Pathak , Ashwini Khalsekar Title track Johney Gaddaar has a …
I Need A Girl, Part One: P. Diddy ft. Usher and Loon
P. Diddy ft. Usher and Loon
“I Need A Girl, Part One”
The Saga Continues…/We Invented The Remix
Bad Boy Entertainment
“I Need A Girl, Part One” serves as a third single and music video from P. Diddy’s third album “The Saga Continues…”, following “Let’s Get It”, “Bad Boy For Life”, and “Diddy”, …
Coutesy of the Red White and Blue
Courtesy of The Red White and Blue is one of several songs that came out after 911. It is sung by Toby Keith. Having spent twelve years in the Army this song has an extra special meaning to me. It makes you feel proud to be an American first …
Adele’s song “Could of Had it All”
Adele has been a performer on shows like, “Dancing With the Stars”, and her songs have been used by contestans on American Idol as well as flooding the radio with her one of a kind voice. She isa very talented artist with powerful songs that I, and I’m …
Megadeth - Foreclosure Of A Dream (Music Video)
Overview —“ Foreclosure Of A Dream, another single released by Megadeth for their critically acclaimed fifth release, Countdown To Extinction, would be the one track on the record that I would choose to call the power ballad. Up until I just read about the track I didn’t know that …
Megadeth: Killing Is My Business And Business Is Good
Overview - Killing Is My Business And Business Is Good, the debut album by Megadeth, is an album of eight songs which are all basically thrash metal. Dave Mustaine starts right from the beginning with extremely aggressive tones behind his
music and he closes it in the exact same way. …
Muse - Time Is Running Out (Song)
Now that I’m listening to a bit more of Muse’s music I’m realizing that a lot of it actually isn’t driven by guitar very much at all, and this is quite a contrast to the music which I’m typically accustomed to listening to. Obviously Muse does have guitar parts …
The band Korn
The rock band Korn sucks and are way too over rated. I mean looking at the guys first glance I though they were a bunch of women, they all look way too feminine to have been singing hardcore music. I am saying this right now that all there songs …
Bartender by Rehab
Bartender is a fun song that most people will love. Even if you don’t usually like this kind of music, it is just a completely fun song that will make you laugh at the thought of doing such a thing. I love this song although the language is rather …
Fergie - mary jane shoes
I like all Fergie’s song in her solo album, it’s sounds energic and waken up my spirit to do all the things.
Like this songs, mary jane shoes, I feel when I hear this song I feel like Fergie, wanna dance and escape from the blues. This song is unique, …
Hurt - Vol.1
In 2006 this band emerged from seemingly nowhere, and I’m glad I found out about them because they are a good and interesting band to listen to, upon first hearing them I immediately thought “I’ve heard this before, another band cashing in on the likeness of Tool, another MJK …
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb 2004 Album by U2
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb is a very strong album of songs. I feel a little anxious reviewing it because I predict that most potential readers have heard songs off this album, since it is U2 of course, arguably, the most famous currently active band in the world, …
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