Absolutely shite

Posted : 4 months ago on 25 April 2008 06:02 (A review of Scouting for Girls)

Just going to reiterate what is said below; I burst out laughing when I saw the TV advert for this album...every single one of the songs they bosted sounded the same.

How they can have the audacity to charge £11 for this 'album' is beyond me, it should be sold as a single, there is definately only one track on this album. The bost benign, droning and repetative album I have ever had the misfortune to hear.

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Boring and samey

Posted : 4 months ago on 25 April 2008 05:35 (A review of Beautiful World)

Gary Barlow: We have one alright track for our comeback album....how do we fill the rest of it? I dont have the talent to right another 10 good tracks.

Music Manager: Dont worry Gaz; you've not got any real fans anyway, you're running on the publics nostalgia and fear of growing old. Fill it with covers and a series of forgettable songs that all sound the same and sound like they were written by 'The Fray'. People will only listen to 'Patience' anyway.


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Highlights From The Phantom Of The Opera: The Original London Cast Recording (1986 London Cast) review

Posted : 4 months, 2 weeks ago on 15 April 2008 05:00 (A review of Highlights From The Phantom Of The Opera: The Original London Cast Recording (1986 London Cast))

I'm not a fan of the 'sound track' genre; I'm usually the first to criticise it, as music for those who aren't music fans. However; when the score is such a fundamental part of the production, its a different matter.

Phantom of the Opera has one of the most famous scores of all musicals. It is the second longest running West End production of all time; to Les Mis. Sung by the amazingly talented Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman; this is a beautiful album from beginning to end, what's more, the tracks run together seamlessly.

This is an absolute must have for any Phantom fan. I picked it up for £15 when I was 11; it was 3 weeks worth of pocket money, but I never regretted the spend.

Don't tell me you're a phantom fan if you don't own this album.

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You just dont cut yourself to ABBA!

Posted : 5 months, 1 week ago on 18 March 2008 07:17 (A review of Abba Gold)

I've finally reached that stage in my life where I'm happy with the way I am and the cards I've been dealt....as a result I recently came out as an ABBA fan, and I have to say I feel great.

Yes they're dated, yes they're Swedish, yes they're cheesier than a deli counter..but they know how to make a catchy tune.

ABBAs songs aren't particularly moving and they're certainly not in my short list of funeral songs, but like it or not you WILL know every track on this album...they're more catching than typhus (that's the last metaphor I promise).

As proof of their timelessness and status as Pop Gods, ABBA are the most covered band of all time.

It's not cool to like ABBA, but I ask you? In modern music, with generic bands making forgettable ballads, 2-a-penny rap artists singing about gold and arses, and greasy haired pseudo Goths making millions of children carve the word 'hate' in their arms with compasses....I'm glad we have ABBA!

All their best songs are on here and its well worth the buy for anyone out there who has a last remnant of cheekiness about them.

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Rokk out.

Posted : 5 months, 1 week ago on 17 March 2008 10:09 (A review of Rokk I Reykjavik)

This is the soundtrack to a documentary into the Icelandic music scene, made in the 1980s.

In essentials it is a best of album..for an entire country. This covers music merging on rock, to ambient/electro. I can't list the tracks here, on a english keyboard...but I've pasted a comprehensive track list into the item description.

This album is hard to come by and can be specially ordered, if not downloaded. Icelandic music is an aquired taste, but those who like it will love this album.

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Bjork - Best of.

Posted : 5 months, 3 weeks ago on 9 March 2008 12:14 (A review of Bjork - Greatest Hits)

Obviously, if you are a true Bjork fan, a best of album is not enough.

Vespertine and Homogenic alone, include many beautiful tracks that are emitted in this album. However, this a a great place to start, the tracks cover a full range of Bjork's work..from the more mainstream tracks (Oh so Quiet), to those electro/ ambient tracks that have come to be more indicative of her work.

If you are a fan of electro and haven’t been introduced to Bjork yet, start here..you'll soon be addicted.


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Music to get lost in.

Posted : 5 months, 3 weeks ago on 6 March 2008 05:06 (A review of Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada)

I got very excited by the fact that this album only had 2 tracks. I like nothing more than an album, in which all tracks run together smoothly and complement each other perfectly. What can do that more than a two track album..(except maybe a one track album?!).

I had reason to be excited and wasn't dissapointed at all. It is nothing less than a masterpiece..orhestral and ambient but never boring, you will get lost in this album. In fact, its so good I make a point of not listening to it too often; I want it to always be a pleasure to listen to. There are two kinds of good music, the type that makes you want to sing along, and the (albeit rarer)type that stuns you into silence...this is the latter.

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Full of tracks that everyone should own.

Posted : 5 months, 4 weeks ago on 3 March 2008 11:40 (A review of Number Ones)

I personally think that this is the best, best of album of ol' Jacko's. No matter how you feel about his face or his personal life....he makes a damn good song.

If you only want to dip into the most well known MJ songs, from his prime; this album is perfect.

Beat it, Thriller, Man in the Mirror....all of the best songs from one of histories greatest performers.

This is a timeless album that will appeal to all ages and all music lovers. We may go our own ways into various genres, but there is no doubt in my mind that Michael Jackson has to be one of the most universally appreciated music artists.

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OK Computer Review

Posted : 6 months, 2 weeks ago on 10 February 2008 04:01 (A review of OK Computer)

This album is usually the least favourite of the hardened Radiohead fan, Headites such as myself prefer a dip into other albums such as Amnesiac or Kid A. EPs such as 'My Iron Lung' are also a big hit. However for first time Radiohead listeners, or those on their journey away from pop into good music, this is the first stop.

However, it is not a bad album, saying it is the worst of the lot is in no way an insult. For those who want to get out of the fake world of 'The Hoosiers' and 'The Fray'..this is your 'Red Pill'.

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Marley Legend Review

Posted : 6 months, 2 weeks ago on 10 February 2008 03:51 (A review of Legend)

There are a lot of 'Best of Bob Marley' albums floating around. A good deal of them are full up with lesser known stuff and covers. This album however has every one of his big songs and is a definate buy for anyone with ears.

Bob Marley is definately reggae for the masses, this album is accesible and a great place to start for any raggae virgins.

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