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“The Brilliant Enigma that is Franz Ferdinand” Trying to describe FF’s music is like trying to describe the expression on the face of the Mona Lisa. Their inscrutability is part of their charm. It’s a rock sound, but not in the traditional sense. It’s pop, but heavier than most. You [...]

“This Single Doesn’t Suck, it Rocks!” I am one of the fans who loved Kelly’s “My December,” album. The songs were thoughtful and well written. It just didn’t get the promotion it deserved. But now I am proud to say that Kelly’s new song has been on continous rotation on my iPod. If “My [...]

“Faith at her best” If you like powerful alto vocals, Faith Hill is your girl. The album is full of very traditional arrangements of Christmas carols. If you are looking for something that breaks new ground, is trendy, or somehow different from all the other Christmas albums, this is not your album.
If [...]

“fun music” I can be very critical of musicals that use quality actors who do not have quality voices. “Man of LaMancha” was a great disappointment. But ABBA’s music is so much fun you can overlook the “sing along” quality of some of the voices, and sing along too. It’s a fun movie to [...]

“Pretty good, but not as great as it should be” It pains me to finally admit this, as I usually have nothing but positive things to say about Umphrey’s McGee, but I have to agree with reviewer Mr Stanley, who flatly pointed out that MANTIS is just not as great as many of the [...]

“Practically Perfect” I’m not sure what the demographics and qualifications of the consumer reviewers are on this site but I don’t hold myself out as any more qualified. I will say, though, that I own almost everything Ryan Adams has released, from Whiskeytown on down. Like many “warm weather” fans, a number [...]

“Lots of fun” Willie and Wynton were obviously having lots of fun in this live recording. And the audience enjoyed it. Not great Jazz nor great country music, but a good CD to own and listen to, often.

“Great CD” I heard a story about her on NPR. I had not been aware of her, but I liked what was playing behind the story. On that basis, I ordered the CD. The CD is a collection of all excellent songs, not a bad one in the bunch. They are [...]

“GZA Does it Again” I had been looking forward to this Album for quiet a while. I was’nt disappointed either. I’m always skeptical when other producers take on the role of making beat’s for any of the Wu-tang members other than RZA. The beats are certainly influenced by RZA. The beats on this [...]

“it is ANYTHING” so amny years,MVB is still one of the most innovative band aheading a lot of contemporary bands,their music is gonna last forever young& fresh~ b.t.w.ISN’T ANYTHING & PSCHOCANDY are top 10 fav. albums of billy corgan~~

“I detect a lack of energy” This is sub-par to Finally Woken but still a very decent effort. There’s nothing extremely catchy here like “They” or “Wish I” and Jem sounds downright sleepy at times. I was hoping this would sparkle as much as her previous gem but maybe the next time she’ll master [...]

“Hank does it again!” Absolutely a great album. Hank continues to impress.
For those who like this tempo, along with that found on Straight To Hell, be sure to find his “unreleased” album called “this ain’t country” that his last record label refused to release. That is also an absolutely awesome album. [...]

“Great dance music” Awesome production by the artists in Anjuna. Great new sounds for the end of 2008, USA release date was pushed back a month or so but well worth the wait. If you’re wanting new sounds and beautiful vocals and love the above and beyond sounds, you’ll love this 2x [...]

“The last great album by the Rolling Stones” Legend says that when Some Girls was released the Stones were pretty much a messed up bunch, in great part courtesy of Keith’s dreadful state. So it took Mick Jagger to pull things together.
Clever Mick was right on the spot to keep up with the [...]

“WOW!” The young man can SING. And anyone who listens to all of these great songs will see that. His talent is shining and I hope he continues to make music. Way to go Sanjaya!