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On and On

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock
by: Jack Johnson

May 06, 2003
The fact that this guy would probably be a hit with John Mayer fans is a blow to this guy, since John Mayer is easily one of the worst hacks making music (no, muzak) today. I was hinted to call this guy a slightly more interesting John Mayer with an acoustic guitar. Sure, it's not deep music, it won't start anything, but it's breezy, chill music (not muzak, thank god). It's definitely worth getting.

The sound of Jack Johnson is a good one, it will definitely relax you. It's a very chill album, but it's soothing and makes you feel good, than rather making you feel drowsy, bored, and wanting to rip your hair out. Jack Johnson plays smooth, sharp, refreshing melodies on the guitar, and his very cool voice floats together. The ... Read More:

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The Sound Of Madness

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock
by: Shinedown

June 24, 2008
This is a great CD. It has a little bit of everything. Shinedown is one of those few bands that can pull anything off. If they were to sing the phone book you could still rock out to it.

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All Rebel Rockers

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock
by: Michael Franti & Spearhead

September 09, 2008
This is what music is all about to me--a great beat that makes it hard to stay sitting down, with a MESSAGE. This isnt your generic 'irie mon' reggae (which i love), this is ala bob or ziggy or stephen marley--inspirational words that make you think hard about important things, but make you realize you are happy to be alive. This crosses all genres of music-I cant imagine anyone not loving this and being inspired by it. Thanks Michael!

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Saving Abel

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock
by: Saving Abel

March 11, 2008
I decided to check out Saving Abel's cd, because I'm going to be attending a concert where they are the opening band. When I listened to this cd, I was suprised at how good the songs were. New Tattoo, Addicted, 18 Days, Sailed Away, Beautiful Day, Out of My Face, Running from You are all pretty good songs. If more newer bands would put out albums of this quality(more than one or two good songs), I would probably listen to more newer rock. I've seen a couple of reviews that said all the songs sound the same. I'd rather have a rock cd, were all the music sounds like rock instead one song being rock, and the rest just a mixture of styles of music. Saving Abel is the best debut album since Hinder's Extreme Behavior.

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Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock
by: Sigur Ros

June 24, 2008
amazon.com kept putting this band in my recommended section, so i bought it. then i wondered if i was going insane or whether the dude's english was just really bad. he was speaking icelandic! what the hell? i need to have an idea what the heck they are saying, without having to learn some obscure new language. it is also a little too soft for my taste. i mean, the band has some neat arrangements, obviously they have talent, but the foreign language and too soft tone makes it hard for me to say i really love it.

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Closer

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock
by: Josh Groban

November 11, 2003
They are calling it Neo-classical. It's the classically trained voice, singing with some "pop" quality, and singing newer compositions including modern instruments.

Josh Groban has a fabulous singing voice, and the selection of songs on this recording is nearly flawless. I love the fact that he is helping to bridge the gap between "pop" and "art" musics.

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The Complete Hit Singles

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock
by: Three Dog Night

May 25, 2004
Decent CD, the remaster is OK, probably good as can be expected with old recordings.

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We Started Nothing

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock
by: The Ting Tings

June 03, 2008
...I really should have kept to buying their singles on iTunes. The rest of the album is a slight departure from the three funky, dance, hits: "Great DJ, "That's Not My Name", and "Shut Up..."

The rest of the album is forgettable, and if you actually bought the whole thing, expecting amazing music- regrettable.

I'm usually reluctant buying whole album from new artists that I've only heard a few songs from, and this is exactly why.

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Come Away with Me

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock
by: Norah Jones

February 26, 2002
I purchased this cd shortly after it came out. It is a cd I put on when I want to gentle my mind. Her voice is warm and her phrasing is perfection. Every time winter comes around I listen to her constantly..Especially if it's rainy and cold. Her music just beckons for a glass of warm wine and a good book. A must have for any music lover. The songs "don't know why" & "come away with me" illustrate the great things about being in love and all of it's dynamics.

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The Christmas Trilogy (3CD/DVD)

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock
by: Trans-Siberian Orchestra

November 02, 2004
Last year a friend of mine introduced to me this Christmas Trilogy by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, an orchestra I've never heard about. I love Christmas but usually I'm very tired of Christmas music, especially because there're so many poor covers of Christmas classics. I get tired already in early November, so you can just imagine, how tired I am in Christmas Eve.

Before me and my friend sat down and listened to this compilation album, I, of course, really didn't expect anything at all and was fully prepared to prejudice it to pieces. But it turned out all my preparations were in vain. It didn't take long for me to realise: this is how Christmas classics should sound like: like classic rock ... and yet there was so much else to it than just that. ... Read More: