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Viva La Vida

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by: Coldplay

June 17, 2008
This is the kind of Coldplay sound I've been waiting to hear. I'm a Coldplay fan, and through their first 3 albums I could not help but be a little frustrated with each release. While I thoroughly enjoy all of their work, they were always a band I felt could be so much more. The songwriting and musical talent were obviously there, but there was a wall that they weren't busting through even though they had the necessary tools to do so. For all the accolades Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head, and X&Y recieved, there were tracks on each that seemed to be dull fillers that made it onto the album because they had that "Coldplay Sound."

This album has no dull spots. This is what happens when a band experiments successfully. ... Read More:

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All I Intended to Be

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by: Emmylou Harris

June 10, 2008
This is a very short review. I wanted to make a comment regarding those people who find the sad, soulful music in the album to be a "downer" and speak of winding down and such. I've been cheated on and divorced more than once, I've broken so many bones in my back I am in constant pain. My son went through a windshield and is in a coma these last 8 years. My father died, perhaps by overdosing on the morphine they gave him for the pain in his gut and now my mother is slowly dying. In the pit of despair, real pain, and real sorrow, the soft clear voice of Emmylou Harris telling of life, death and other people's pain has smoothed my brow and calmed my sinking heart. You don't always need or want a ho-down or a driving bass. Sometimes you really need to sit ... Read More:

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Where The Light Is:John Mayer Live In Los Angeles

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by: John Mayer

July 01, 2008
Everything about this release is flawless. Production, quality, performance, etc. My only suggestion is to buy the DVD or Blu-Ray versions so you can see and experience this incredible record.

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Rockferry

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by: Duffy

May 13, 2008
Having heard quite a bit about Duffy's rockin album Rockferry, I finally snagged a copy for myself and gave it a listen. The girl can definitely sing, the tunes are catchy, and her brand of soul feels a lot less manufactured than say, someone like Amy Winehouse.

Duffy's sound is a mix of 70's soul, motown, funk, and disco, with 50's/60's doo wop and pop, and a splash of modern brit pop rock style. Don't expect the same level of brash lyrics as found in Duffy's contemporaries like Winehouse or Lily Allen - her words are mostly sweet and from the (broken) heart.

Despite the popularity of Duffy's first soul-packed single "Mercy" (which ironically is the "yeah, yeah, yeah" to Winehouse's "no, no, no" from 'Rehab') don't expect the rest of ... Read More:

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The Slip

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by: Nine Inch Nails

July 22, 2008
Having heard quite a bit about Duffy's rockin album Rockferry, I finally snagged a copy for myself and gave it a listen. The girl can definitely sing, the tunes are catchy, and her brand of soul feels a lot less manufactured than say, someone like Amy Winehouse.

Duffy's sound is a mix of 70's soul, motown, funk, and disco, with 50's/60's doo wop and pop, and a splash of modern brit pop rock style. Don't expect the same level of brash lyrics as found in Duffy's contemporaries like Winehouse or Lily Allen - her words are mostly sweet and from the (broken) heart.

Despite the popularity of Duffy's first soul-packed single "Mercy" (which ironically is the "yeah, yeah, yeah" to Winehouse's "no, no, no" from 'Rehab') don't expect the rest of ... Read More:

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Mudcrutch

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by: Mudcrutch

April 29, 2008
I have loved Mr.Petty and his fine band since 1977. Just an amazing performer who has timeless songs. Not just the hits, the B sides are tremendous. Anything thats rock n roll, restless,spike, on and on and on, this band blows Springsteen and that overhyped Northern bunch away.

That said, for me the music stopped around 1994. Stan left because of the Ballads that were increasingly becoming the new music. Sure we would have an occasional hard rocking sound primarily driven by a wonderful riff by THE best lead guitar on the planet. Tom would have to write a lyrics to match. like Running down a dream. But they became far and between. Remember when you would buy Hard promises, your gonna get it, Torpedos, and EVERY single song was a sing along rocking masterpiece? ... Read More:

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Camp Rock

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by: Original Soundtrack

June 17, 2008
This cd is amazing. All the songs are very catchy and they all have great messages in them. In my opinion, the songs that are the best from the album are "We Rock", "Play My Music", "Who Will I Be", "This Is Me", and "Our Time Is Here". "Our Time Is Here" is truly my personal favorite. It has a very catchy beat and Demi's vocals really stand out. I recommend anyone buy this if you are a huge fan of the Jonas Brothers and Demi or if you really enjoyed the movie.

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Narrow Stairs

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by: Death Cab for Cutie

May 13, 2008
Let me start out by saying that I am not a huge death cab fan. I do, however, like some of their earlier work including several songs on Plans. This CD definitely seems like a step back for the band with most songs sounding like filler and the hit track "I Will Possess Your Heart" diminished by a never-ending intro. Narrow Stairs all-in-all turned out to be a forgettable effort.

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Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust

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by: Sigur Rós

June 24, 2008
Put it in, Turn up the volume, and Enjoy your vacation. Sigur Ros has this uncanny ability to warp the world around you, and it it well demonstrated in their latest album. Very few things get me in a better mood in the morning.

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Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live In Los Angeles

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starring: John Mayer

July 01, 2008
Having been a John Mayer fan since I first heard his Why Georgia song two years after it came out I knew there was more than meets the eye. So I explored and found all the JM info I could..and then Any given Thursday came out and City Love and Covered in Rain proved me right.. So needless to say I was waiting for him to come out with a lengthy live DVD, and people this is it.John Mayer approaching his prime, this is a great performance(specially Paparazzi part) and you won't regret this purchase. Mayer can shred with anyone out there alive right now.. BUY IT or and...
REMEMBER DUANE ALLMAN