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The ArchAndroid Is A Delicious Gumbo Of Musical Delight by donkee Pros: Janelle Monáe is very talented; surprising/great mix of genres and sounds...
Cons: ...not every track is a winner. One of my best friends handed me Janelle Monáe's CD last year and said, "Listen to this- you'll like it, it's the kind of stuff you like." The kind of "stuff" I like? That could mean anything. I had no idea what to expect of her ...
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May 23, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Simple. Melodic. Honest. by akasashinai Pros: Relaxing, simple, balanced, touching
Cons: not as captivating as some other Bright Eyes albums Coming off the tail of the nearly disgusting simplicity of the early 2000s, artists had an eye out for new creative paths, sensing a need for progress. For many groups, progress meant an increase in complexity and scope. But for Conor Oberst ...
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May 23, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Helpful |
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I *believe* in “Tonight, Tonight” but just barely. by TheUnknown285 Pros: Three good songs
Cons: Four not-so-good songs I recently came to a very important conclusion. After much agonizing thought, I realized that Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness is my favorite Smashing Pumpkins album. Yes, I absolutely love Siamese Dream (it even has my ...
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May 23, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Tidewater Jazz Meets Kentucky Thunder: Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby by skbreese Pros: Dynamic blend of bluegrass, folk, jazz and pop music
Cons: Some die-hard fans of both musician may be turned off by this collaboration One is known as a legendary country/bluegrass and gospel star and the other an innovative improvisational pianist and gifted storyteller in the folk/rock genre, known for fusing elements of jazz into his music. Although, I would not have ...
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May 22, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Jessica Sanchez’s Me, You & The Music: Well…..at least there’s me and you. by Monnie1976 Pros: Her voice is undeniable, a few good moments
Cons: Most of the album fails to connect Jessica Sanchez, the powerhouse runner-up from season eleven from American Idol, blasted seemingly out of nowhere to dominate week after week. Yet, Sanchez has been working for her chance at stardom since before she could read. I, like most people with ...
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May 22, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Demi Lovato leaves Disney behind with fourth album. by Monnie1976 Pros: Some great song choices, Lovato has phenomenal voices
Cons: None really. When it comes to the vast array of Disney divas who have saturated the pop world market, no one could blame you for getting confused. They come in all variety. Most of them are a jack of all trades but master of none. While girls like Selena Gomez, Miley ...
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May 22, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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NO NO NO by divad23 Pros: The band wrings a few genuine highlights out of their trademark sassiness and experimentalism.
Cons: Deplorably repetitive lyrics, grooves that are all setup/no payoff, no sense of pacing whatsoever. It seems impossible to discuss the new Yeah Yeah Yeahs album, Mosquito, without first addressing the issue of its cover art. I think I may be one of the few people who wasn't horrified by it. Sure, it's garish. It's a cartoonish image of a ...
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May 21, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Hear Them Rap, Hear Them Scream by akasashinai Pros: Some radio staples
Cons: musically dry, boring, dated The early 2000s was a fairly dismal era for rock music. The biggest musical challenges offered by most groups included ear exhaustion and differentiating songs from a mess of sameness. The soft-loud shock factor had been weakened and ...
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May 21, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Helpful |
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The Throne of Odin - Burzum - Hlidskjalf by shopaholic_man Pros: Haunting beautiful instrumental ambient music that you could meditate with.
Cons: Norwegian prisons don't allow instruments besides synthesizers into prison recording studios. Hlidskjalf is referred to in the Norse Eddas. It is the throne of Odin himself, and from here, he can see into all the realms.Varg Vikernes wrote this album, his sixth album for his black metal band, Burzum. Although named after Odin's ...
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May 21, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Book Your Ticket For Kate Miller-Heidke's Nightflight by donkee Pros: Gorgeous vocals, beautiful songs and lyrics...
Cons: ...some of the tracks don't stand out as much as others. Before I moved to Australia, and my boyfriend and I were doing the whole long distance thing, one of the ways we tried to connect from afar was by sending each other music. We sent each other mixtapes all the time, but between mixtapes, my ...
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May 21, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A '60's Valentine for Any Occasion by majenta Pros: Everything!
Cons: Nothing--unless it's suddenly scarce again. I've heard the music of 1968 described as a "mixed bag" a few times: in DICK CLARK'S FIRST 25 YEARS OF ROCK'N'ROLL (Michael Uslan, Bruce Solomon); a Dr. Rock review of a compilation of the dance hits of the year 2000 (OK, the term wasn't used, but ...
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May 21, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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DOORS half-opened by silktempest Pros: Unafraid to arrive at
Cons: Unnacountable to start with Jim Morrison wanted, for a long time, to be a crooner. 1969’s The Soft Parade by THE DOORS, provided an odd opportunity. Estranged from songwriting duties by the infamous Miami incident, Morrison saw ...
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May 20, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Funky Monster Frolic Music : Masao Yagi's LEGEND OF DINOSAURS AND MONSTER BIRDS SOUNDTRACK by xxxxer The various soundtracks to Japanese monster movies have been among my favorites for a long time.&nbs ...
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May 20, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Daft Punk's 4th studio album's title "Random Access Memories" says it all by slylilfox  Pros: -Amazing list of artists
-Random style Cons: -Randomness Hailing from Paris, France the Daft Punk duo, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo made a mark on the French House scene in the late 1990's with their first release "Homework". They have since produced three more albums, "Random Access ...
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May 18, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Helpful |
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Lose Yourself To Daft Punk by donkee Pros: Eclectic mix of dance, pop, and 80's-inspired songs, energetic and fun album...
Cons: ...a few songs don't really make me want to dance. Daft Punk is easily at the top of the electronic music scene. French musicians, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, have created several big hits in the techno-pop world, including “One More Time” ...
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May 18, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Italo-Disco Nowhere To Be Found on Chromatics's Art-Punk Debut by xxxxer Pros: Weird, noisy, minimalistic, and unique
Cons: The same things that make it good ensure some listeners wouldn't care for it One of the best musical discoveries I made in the past year or so was the Portland, Oregon based group Chromatics, who released one of 2012's absolute best albums with Kill For Love, a sort of ambient electro album that seemed to update the best ...
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May 18, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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These Guys Are Artists. by akasashinai Pros: Energetic, honest, great lyrics
Cons: none Arcade Fire has seemingly had nothing to prove. Their full-length debut, Funeral, was a success among critic and fans alike, already establishing itself as a masterpiece of the indie music scene. It was an artistic masterpiece, crafted ...
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May 17, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Megadeth's Darkest Hour - Just not in a bad way by lordfrost Pros: A solid follow up to Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?
Cons: Nothing major - production could have been better Dave Mustaine's abrupt departure from Metallica and his subsequent formation of Megadeth in the early part of the 1980s is very well known among heavy metal fans. Mustaine, fueled by his desire for revenge, aimed to create a band faster, heavier, and ...
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May 17, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Um... What? by akasashinai Pros: Unique, energetic, some strong tracks
Cons: Lacks variety, exhausting listen This music is weird. That's a good overall statement to get out of the way. And I feel as if the weirdness of it all is what most often turns listeners away from System of a Down, yet also what often brings them fans. For me, this album ...
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May 17, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Always Changing by akasashinai Pros: Energetic, Immediate, Deep
Cons: none that stand out After a handful of albums delving into electronic atmospheres and dense textures, Radiohead emerged shrouded in the smoke of jagged guitars and a less cerebral sound. Thus Hail to the Thief was born. However, as is made evident on ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Helpful |
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Is There Anybody Going to Listen to My Story? by akasashinai Pros: Earthy, experimental, good writing, deep lyrics
Cons: none For their first five albums, the Beatles had followed a steady path of progression, save for the minor misstep known as Beatles for Sale. Albums such as A Hard Day's Night and Help! worked to establish them as masters of ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Classic My Bloody Valentine Lineup Comes Together : The STRAWBERRY WINE EP by xxxxer 1987 saw Irish alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine at an interesting point in their history.&n ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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He Has Dented a Name for Himself... The Ripper by dopejunkie Pros: Even more ameliorated lyricism, Mostly perfect/advanced production that fits Rip's style, No guests/interludes, Samples, CLASSIC
Cons: HEAVILY slept on, Indibisible instrumental, Too technical/brainy for some Hey guys! I'm sorry it's been a little while since I last left you with a review. My next review comes from the same artist as my last review and happens to be the album right after Mic Club which is Rip The Jacker. There's no need for me ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Nickelback: Here and Now by rmthunter Pros: Classic Nickelback, with a little pushing of the boundaries.
Cons: Not consistently strong selections, maybe didn't push enough. Nickelback managed to sneak out a new release last year while I wasn't looking, and since I'm trying to lighten up on the physical manifestations of various media, I downloaded it. (Another advantage -- MP3 downloads are cheaper than CDs, ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Weird Al's Music Isn't Just For The White And Nerdy... by donkee Pros: Perfect song parodies, funny lyrics, Yankovic manages to be funny without being offensive...
Cons: ...not every song is laugh-out-loud funny. I have a confession to make. I am a closet Weird Al Yankovic fan. I first discovered Yankovic’s song parodies at the wee age of eight; I became a huge fan, saved my allowance to buy his cassette tapes, and even saw him in concert ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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