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Slaughterhouse carves emcees and leaves them danglin' by bigd99999 Pros: Absolutely Blazing Production; Exquisite Rapping Talent
Cons: An overabundance of skits; Very little depth Throughout history, when forces have combined and united on the same front, it usually has lead to incredibly strong results (see Captain Planet, Voltron, and The Mega Powers, brother). In hip hop, time and time again we see alleged "supergroups" fail to ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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No one will sleep in Puccini's last opera by Stephen_Murray Pros: Corelli, Nilsson, chorus, orchestra
Cons: the opera has flaws in characterization and construction Starting in Santa Fe during August, I have explored a number of operas with which I was not previously acquainted. I have been working my way through a set of recordings of live performances from 1960-65, the peak of Italian tenor Franco Corelli’s ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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Eminem Relapses Back into Good Lyricism by mastaghostface Pros: Great lyricism; crazy beats; "Underground" and "Deja Vu"
Cons: Some pointless songs; some topics are not for everyone I had heard so much good about this album. I had also heard so much bad about this album. Honestly, I had to check it out and see if these varying opinions were justified. Now, everyone should know what’s been up with Eminem in the last few years: ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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Post-Debut and Pre-Homogenic, Björk narrates. by tjhassecrets Pros: Timeless. Ground-breaking. Björk's songwriting and singing skills.
Cons: Some songs are slightly better than others. = I go through all this Before you wake up So I can feel happier To be safe up here with you Safe up here with you… = Björk is considered to be a lot of things: a ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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An Angry Dude and a Drum Machine: Big Black's Debut EP LUNGS by xxxxer Pros: Vintage and very PO'd Steve Albini
Cons: Anti-social, violent, downbeat music that only a select audience would want to listen to I was first introduced to Big Black through a friend who handed me a copy of the notorious (and damn good) Songs About F_ucking album. It was my first true exposure to straight-up noise rock, and thereby could be considered an important part ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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Music To Catch An STD To: "Blackout" Is Generic Pop-Dance Music About...Britney Spears Having Sex! by wlswarts Pros: Short (listener does not suffer long)
Cons: Not a memorable tune in the bunch, Overproduced, Derivative of other artists, Short, Repetitive Unlike most of the U.S., I don't truly care for the whole Blonde Revolution where whatever thin blonde jailbait dangles herself in front of the cameras on MTV becomes the next big celebrity. It has been a long time since Britney Spears was considered ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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Aphex Twin's ON is Exactly That by xxxxer Pros: Four really neat electronic experiments that run the gamut between harsh sound and gentle ambience
Cons: The single is quite short British electronic musician has to be considered one of the most important and most talented creative forces in the electronic music scene. Starting in the late 1980s while still as a teenager, Richard D. James, who for all intents and purposes is ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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To Shorten the Winter: An Irish Christmas with Tommy Sands Showcases an Extraordinary Songwriter by bilbopooh Pros: Sands' songwriting skills, mostly original songs, wonderful accompaniment, detailed liner notes
Cons: many of the songs aren't specifically Christmassy, Sands' voice takes some getting used to I’ve always been extremely partial to Irish music, and since I’ve been immersing myself lately in Celtic Thunder, Ireland seems to be calling to me now more than ever. So it was that, while browsing the Christmas music display at the ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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The Regis Philbin Christmas Album Is As Cheerful As the Millionaire Maker Himself by bilbopooh Pros: chipper tone, Joy Philbin, Donald Trump cameo, Where Do We Go For Christmas?
Cons: several rather generic covers, odd background vocals in Silver Bells, no sacred music Whenever I think of Regis Philbin, that perpetually smiling, ever-youthful television personality host who’s logged more hours on the air than anyone else, I can’t help smiling. So while I’ve never thought of him as a singer, I was ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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Kristin Chenoweth's A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas Is What It Claims to Be by bilbopooh Pros: gorgeous vocals, three songs I'd never heard before, Do You Hear What I Hear?
Cons: Sleigh Ride / Marshmallow World is a bit campy I first became aware of Kristin Chenoweth several years ago, probably via a performance in the Macy’s Day Parade or some similar vehicle, but it wasn’t until she landed a co-starring role as Olive, the flashy but sweet waitress who secretly ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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Good singers in good form in an uninspired verismo opera by Stephen_Murray Pros: nothing stands out
Cons: nothing stands out Having only recently come to appreciate the 1896 verismo opera "Andreas Chénier," composed by Umberto Giordano (1867-1948), I thought that perhaps I had missed out and been mistaken about Giordano being a "one-hit wonder." I thought is ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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Chip n' Carrie's First Date: Promising by funslinger2003 Pros: Some sublime, edgy lyrics. Musicianship.
Cons: Carrie's twangy, over-reaching vocals overplay the bluegrass theme. "Let's Leave This Town" opens with a song, "Sweet Tequila Blues," that pretty much gives you what the rest of the CD offers: Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez singing a duet and playing guitar (Chip) and violin (Carrie). They're backed by a solid band ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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Great singers in top form in a major verismo opera by Stephen_Murray Pros: Singers and song
Cons: applause can get tiresome The set of live performances of the great Italian tenor Franco Corelli (1921-2003) in his prime (1956-62) has introduced me to the verismo opera first performed at La Scala in Milan on 28 March 1896, "Andrea Chénier" by Umberto Giordano ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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One of the Greatest Cover Songs Ever: 1000 Homo DJs SUPERNAUT by xxxxer Pros: The "Supernaut" cover is indispensable; really aggressive sounds on several tracks
Cons: The harshness and subject matter of, and language in, this release might limit its audience Industrial group Ministry may hold the record for being associated with the most amount of side project material out there. The band's founder Al Jourgensen has been involved with numerous one-off bands and records, including collaborations with ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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Giving a Listen to David Bisbal's New Album --- Sin Mirar Atras by mrkstvns Pros: David Bisbal has some outstanding new tracks on Sin Mirar Atras
Cons: There's a few predictable ballads and unimaginitive love songs too... David Bisbal has been getting a lot of airplay in my house lately because he's been doing interesting things musically, and he's been having a lot of success in building international appeal with last month's release of a major new studio album, ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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Nine Inch Richards Supports Bestiality: The CLOSER TO HOGS Parody by xxxxer Pros: The parody is amusing; the hokey country sound is pretty fun
Cons: The disc is pure fluff Nine Inch Nails's composer/front man Trent Reznor really crossed over into mainstream success with his 1994 album The Downward Spiral, a disc that fused hard-edged and rough industrial beats and instrumentation with more popular music ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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Indistinct The Rolling Stones: “Sticky Fingers” Is A One-Hit Failure! by wlswarts Pros: Good guitarwork, I suppose
Cons: Uninspired lyrics, Blasé vocals, Instrumentals are unsurprising and bland, SHORT! As November progresses and I listen to more of the music of The Rolling Stones, I find myself far less impressed, even by the earlier works that most people seem to like. Listening to “Sticky Fingers” on pretty heavy replay, is so unmemorable an ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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HOUSTON PERSON: "OLD SCHOOL" TENOR WITH SOUL by mike.holmes Pros: Houston Person's incomparable tenor sax playing, great songs and great accompaniment
Cons: None First, a correction. The Epinions database listing for this CD states that the genre is "Rock and Pop." Now, I have nothing against either of those genres of music, but, folks, Houston Person's "Mellow" is pure, unadulterated jazz tinged with ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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An Essential 1990s Album in Every Way by ahussain176 Pros: Vocals, lyrics, instrumentals, rythm, pretty much everything
Cons: Retro 1970s in a few tracks I will open this review by saying that this is an essential album from the 1990s and a must have for anyone who enjoys upbeat music. You can read up on Swing Out Sister and their history on the Internet which is probably the best method of getting ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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The boy next door is me by GregRadiohead Pros: An interesting and unique guitar rock album
Cons: None The Feelies, you ask?? Who the hell are The Feelies?? Well, the Feelies had a hipster cache in the 80s, thanks to bands like REM and critics like Robert Christgau talking them up. But the original line up fell apart after their first album, Crazy ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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I will love this album until death do us part. by tjhassecrets Pros: The grit. The candidness. The hooks! Her voice is amazing on this album.
Cons: Love Song is a sad joke. = The bruises, they will fade away You hit so hard with the things you say = For the Lean and Mean Write-Off: HERE It’s a little insane to think that I still had not ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Ani DiFranco by Ani DiFranco by cdm72 Pros: "Both Hands", "Fire Door", "Out of Habit".
Cons: Couple of rough patches and forgettable songs. Of Ani DiFranco’s 1990 self-titled debut album, her website, www.anidifranco.com, has this to say:"1990. Ani DiFranco’s first album is so revolutionary that the purveyors of status quo install women’s music sections in the ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Colour Me Free! Brings the Best of the Past to the Present by PacManY2J Pros: Excellent album with memorable songs and lots of soul
Cons: none Her third album, 2007's Introducing Joss Stone, gave those in the states unfamiliar with the British singer a chance to get to know her and her soulful vocal styling. Stone is now following that success with Colour Me Free!, another ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Message From The Underground. by siamesemuzzle Pros: A unique twist on the typical Amphetamine Reptile sound.
Cons: Not that long of a record. American Revolution, the debut album by Love 666. A band that defies genre and comes together like a counter culture rock and roll slurry. Released in 1995 this was a total new sound for Amphetamine Reptile records. They put the aggressive sped up ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Kate's story is innovative and scary-- mainly intriguing and enjoyable. by tjhassecrets Pros: Kate Bush is a freaking genius.
Cons: She's an acquired taste. =Heathcliff, it's meYour CathyI've come homeI'm so coldLet me in your windowHeathcliff...= Kate Bush is not exactly a popular force in the American music industry, and all things considered, I should not ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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