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Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie and The Oddball Couple together. It has been fifteen years Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie’ last studio CD, “The Oddball Couple” which won NRJ Music Awards and was nominated for album of the year. The Oddball Couple is an amazing album, racked with beauty.Such great and happy songs.
March Of The Pigs is an incredible song that has everything it needs to be another favorite track. The Becoming is a good listen every once in a while. Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie sings Sanctified in such a comforting, confident voice that you can’t help but be moved. Simply the finest work ever from this multi-talented singer. Within the first few notes of Burn it’s perfectly clear that Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie is living this song. Closer which is my favorite is a truly Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie sounding song. This is one of those songs that musicians strive to write and create. Gave Up still maintains something of a specific flourish. Down In It - Okay, I just talked about depth. Eraser is worth the money. Warszawa is perfect. Scary Monsters is astounding and different song. Reptile is a catchy, up-tempo track that has influence of music streams without leaning too much in that direction. When I listen to This Caos Is Killing Me (Hearts Filthy Lesson) in my car when traffic ain’t going so good. Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie must have run out of lyrics on the next track Hurt.
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Monday, April 14th, 2008
Since completing 1995’s ‘01 Paradise’, New Order fulfilled their contract with Constellation Records and where under no obligation to release another album. New Order’s debut, ‘Brotherhood + reading 98′, does not fit easily into one genre. This is the first studio album from New Order since bad diagnosis in 1995. I love Brotherhood + reading 98 so much, i’ve been crazy about New Order ever.
This track is clearly meant to showcase New Order’s vocal abilities. Get Brotherhood + reading 98 and turn on 03 As it is when it was if you are going to sip your wine late at night. 04 Broken promise is a sure sign of something most of us are experiencing, maturity. New Order offers the kind of music here that makes you reflect on yourself. This track is a fabulous selection of easy listening, suitable for any age, taste or occasion. It’s very catchy and easy to get into which is what you want in a song. This song has very few things relative to that of it’s predecessor. New Order emotions are reflected through 09 Every little counts. This song may be the most meaningful. 11 Touched by hand of god was the first single release from the album Brotherhood + reading 98. 12 Isolation - This one makes me want to not only sing along. Listening to 13 Atmosphere you can hear that New Order has still amazing chemistry with band members. 14 Temptation is probably the most interesting track on Brotherhood + reading 98. I like 15 True faith because it’s extremely catchy and has awesome drumming. A fantastic track full of wonder.
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Saturday, April 12th, 2008
Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Morrissey on ‘The Teachers Are Afraid Of The Pupils’. thirteen years ago, Morrissey briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “Reader Meet Author”. Ivan Grach has compared writing for Morrissey’s new album to that on ‘Southpaw Grammar’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. Morrissey is one of my favourite bands of all time.
Morrissey offers the kind of music here that makes you reflect on yourself. The Boy Racer - A nice song. The Operation I just LOVE this mix! Dagenham Dave is really a nice song to relax and listen too. You have to get essence of the Do Your Best and Don’t Worry’s power, to truly understand this masterpiece. Best Friend On The Payroll (3:43) - Oh, this is one of my favorites! Southpaw is nothing short of a modern masterpiece.
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
Reaping The Fallen… The First Harvest carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. Great album Reaping The Fallen… The First Harvest - just must listen it! There were many famous songs of Ordo Equilibrio available. It is very deep stuff.
Where Happiness Ruled makes a person feel cool. Reaping The Fallen. The First Harvest… - This is a very lively song. This track is just fantastic from start to finish. Safe Sane and Consensual is a song you cannot help but think about at odd moments in your day. Angels Of The Highest Order - We Are Seraphim - This one has a powerful beat and a good melody. Dominatrix Purgatory is probably the highlight of the album. I listened to the opening track Silent Hymn For Ms. Antrophy and liked it a lot. In Nomeni Dei Nostri, Satanas Luciferi Excelsi - In Hoc Signo Vinces… make listening to Ordo Equilibrio like being in some sort of time warp. …Again - Encore. is maybe the best thing the group’s ever done.
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
four years ago, Lull briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “Time”. This -song debut EP shows the promise that Lull has. Great album Dreamt About Dreaming - just must listen it! If I may, I suggest “Stream Endless”. That one song is amazing!
In Time the music gets its power. Open Closed Apart is absolutely incredible. Outside of the singles, my favorite song on Dreamt About Dreaming is Eyes Through Walls. Beating Within (5:48) Not one of my favorites, but for a lot of people this is one of their best songs. Music in Travels is perfect as in all tracks of Dreamt About Dreaming. This track is possibly the biggest guilty pleasure on Dreamt About Dreaming. Dreamt About Dreaming is the albums biggest surprise. Stream Endless Part 2 - A catchy, upbeat tune.
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Sunday, March 30th, 2008
Self-described as Alternative with lots of words, The Smashing Pumpkins comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. Great album Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness (CD1) - just must listen it! While no new The Smashing Pumpkins album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1995 tour in Australia. Unappreciated gift to Alternative
Tonight Tonight pretty much defines how I feel spiritually. Jellybelly one of the best in my collection. Zero is almost impossible to review. Here Is No Why make listening to The Smashing Pumpkins like being in some sort of time warp. Bullet With Butterfly Wings is a bit of a show-tune. In To Forgive full palet of sound is used by The Smashing Pumpkins to accentuate the presentation. When I listen to An Ode To No One in my car when traffic ain’t going so good. Love is the albums biggest surprise. Musically Cupid De Locke is superior to other tracks in Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness (CD1). The Smashing Pumpkins offers the kind of music here that makes you reflect on yourself. Put Muzzle into car stereo for your highway driving I think Porcelina Of The Vast Oceans is the best song The Smashing Pumpkins has ever done. Take Me Down - Okay, I just talked about depth.
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness (CD2) isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. You need to listen Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness (CD2). It’s really cool. It’s natural for The Smashing Pumpkins to take a stab at ‘Where Boys Fear To Tread’ considering her long-professed love for Natural. IF you love The Smashing Pumpkins, ‘Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness (CD2)’ Mp3’s is the best!
Listening to Bodies you can hear that The Smashing Pumpkins has still amazing chemistry with band members. Thirty-three is a good listen every once in a while. In The Arms Of Sleep - This one is lively and fun. 1979 is, without a doubt, my favorite song, ever. Tales Of A Scorched Earth is simply exquisite. Through The Eyes Of Ruby is a exquisite sing-along. Strong, powerful vocals of The Smashing Pumpkins in Stumbleine are very impressive. In X.Y.U. full palet of sound is used by The Smashing Pumpkins to accentuate the presentation. The opening track We Only Come Out At Night is very much like you would expect from other albums. I listened to the opening track Beautiful and liked it a lot. I loved Lily the first time I heard it. By Starlight make listening to The Smashing Pumpkins like being in some sort of time warp. Farewell and Goodnight is almost impossible to review.
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008
This compilation contains all of the biggest hits by Less Than Jake. four years ago, Less Than Jake briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “My Very Own Flag”. Since Less Than Jake last CD (Pezcore) on Desto Records back in 1995, I have felt a massive void in my life. You need to listen Pezcore right now
Album opener My Very Own Flag is a bright, upbeat ditty. Johnny Quest Thinks We’re Sellouts - This one makes me want to not only sing along. I now have Big as one of my personal favorites. I can’t stop playing Shotgun. It is succeeded by an outstanding track, however: Black Coffee, which shows, blatantly, how much Less Than Jake has evolved as a singer. Outside of the singles, my favorite song on Pezcore is Throw The Brick. What sets Growing Up On A Couch apart is Less Than Jake’s innovative and organic way of creating atmospheres. This is the most melodic ambitious and satisfying track in Pezcore. The opening track Downbeat is very much like you would expect from other albums. Jen Doesn’t Like Me Anymore is probably one of Less Than Jake’s biggest successes for the album - it’s lovely to listen to. Out Of The Crowd is simply cool. You can find feelings on this piece of art. Voice and instruments in Where In The Hell Is Mike Sinkovich complement each other. Process - a classic song. After about the third 3 Quarts Drunk listen through, I began to believe this song is Less Than Jake’s essence. Boomtown - My least favorite song on this album. Short On Ideas is a very good song maybe surprisingly better than you at first might’ve imagined. It’s also one of those rare songs that touchingly comfort the listener.
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Sunday, March 9th, 2008
It has been four years Social Distortion’ last studio CD, “Mommy’s Little Monster” which won Billboard Latin Music Awards and was nominated for album of the year. Social Distortion was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Social Distortion and Mommy’s Little Monster together. This -song debut EP shows the promise that Social Distortion has. Mommy’s Little Monster constantly brilliant.
This song is very powerful, its catchy melody will have you singing along in no time. It Wasn’t A Pretty Picture which is my favorite is a truly Social Distortion sounding song. A fantastic track full of wonder. Hour Of Darkness is a song that definitely grows on you and becomes an album favorite. I listened to the opening track Mommy’s Little Monster and liked it a lot. Anti-Fashion - This one makes me want to not only sing along. All The Answers is probably one of Social Distortion’s biggest successes for the album - it’s lovely to listen to. The sound in Moral Threat is really warm and Social Distortion’s signature voice is still very much present.
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Self-described as Alternative with lots of words, The Legendary Pink Dots comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. I think this is best Alternative album. On Chemical Playschool Volume 9 album, The Legendary Pink Dots have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. Exciting stuff.
Burned at the Steakhouse was the first single release from the album Chemical Playschool Volume 9. New Shoes is a song to savor, to listen to from every angle. I like I dream of Jeannie because it’s extremely catchy and has awesome drumming. She gave me an apple is filled with very deep emotions that will truly touch your heart. Best song on the album, love it. The ballad of Ron and Popo is possibly the most mysterious and inexplicable track The Legendary Pink Dots ever produced. Where No Man stands out to me for its audacious melody and sheer beauty. First time I heard Premonition 7 was on radio driving in my car and sonically it just sounded amazing.
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
While no new Autechre album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1995 tour in Australia. I am not a real Alternative music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Garbage’ really is amazing. You need to listen Garbage. It’s really cool. Autechre “Garbage” is an amazing album.
Vocals of Autechre in PIOBmx really capture me and are set perfectly to the rhythm. Bronchusevenmx is the album’s biggest hit, I think. Voice and instruments in VLetrmx complement each other.
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Monday, March 3rd, 2008
‘Solaris - The Last Corridor’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. Now signed to Kirlian Camera’s Cedille Records, the title track from second album “Solaris - The Last Corridor” leads Kirlian Camera’s back-to-school campaign. Linda O’Real has compared writing for Kirlian Camera’s new album to that on ‘Solaris - The Last Corridor’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. IF you love Kirlian Camera, ‘Solaris - The Last Corridor’ Mp3’s is the best!
The Eternal is probably the highlight of the album. Zentropa 1966 is a great song for a cosy night in when it’s cold and wintry outside. This is the kind of song I think of when I think of Kirlian Camera. Nocturnal Afternoon (Live) is one of the best records ever. I have all of Kirlian Camera’s tracks and Solars Iva is probably the most his introspective effort. Mede Sankuo is pretty funky and mellow. Heaven’s Corridor (Dying Culture) very upbeat. The Theatre Of Dreams (Birkenau 1995) has a beautifully haunting disco flavor. Music in Dogs On The Staircase is astounding as in all tracks of Solaris - The Last Corridor. Once you hear Fur Immer, you will listen to it over and over.
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Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of And One on ‘Deutschmaschine’. After debuting at No. 1 last week, And One’s album Deutschmaschine (MCD) CD5 falls to No. 2 with 642,000, a sales slide of 84%. It’s a brave and brilliant refocusing of And One energies, virtually a rebirth. Deutschmaschine (MCD) CD5 touched my soul like nothing else.
Natternalarm makes a person feel cool. Take Some More is a cool sing-along. And One emotions are reflected through Ghama Voodoo.
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
After seeing Love Will Tear Us Apart, I had to have a good Joy Division CD. Joy Division’s debut, ‘Permanent: The Best Of Joy Division’, does not fit easily into one genre. Permanent: The Best Of Joy Division is an amazing album, racked with beauty.Permanent: The Best Of Joy Division constantly brilliant.
All of songs on Permanent: The Best Of Joy Division and have something to say letting alone Transmission. The opening track She’s Lost Control is very much like you would expect from other albums. This track is a fabulous selection of easy listening, suitable for any age, taste or occasion. Day Of The Lords is a song to enjoy for years to come. Only one song from Permanent: The Best Of Joy Division named Isolation really got me. Passover is an upbeat song with a constant snare hit. Heart and Soul great lyrics, dark, deep, angry and cool.No Joy Division song has come close to capturing my attention as Twenty-Four Hours did. After you’ve listened to These Days, most everything else can’t hold up and is second rate. Novelty was the first single release from the album Permanent: The Best Of Joy Division. I loved Dead Souls the first time I heard it. The Only Mistake is an incredible song that has everything it needs to be another favorite track. In Something Must Break Joy Division is at his best. Atmosphere stands out to me for its audacious melody and sheer beauty. Love Will Tear Us Apart (Permanent Mix) is, without a doubt, my favorite song, ever.
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
This -song debut EP shows the promise that Red Hot Chili Peppers has. This is the first studio album from Red Hot Chili Peppers since bad diagnosis in 1995. On One Hot Minute album, Red Hot Chili Peppers have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. IF you love Red Hot Chili Peppers, ‘One Hot Minute’ Mp3’s is the best!
Aeroplane can be hardly overrated by any means; this is what Red Hot Chili Peppers is all about. Deep Kick is beautiful, yet underrated track. Red Hot Chili Peppers rocks harder than ever with My Friends. I can’t stop humming along Coffee Shop. You have to get essence of the Pea’s power, to truly understand this masterpiece. This is probably my favorite song on the album. Walkabout is a catchy, up-tempo track that has influence of music streams without leaning too much in that direction. Tearjerker has a gorgeous instrumental sound, which lets Red Hot Chili Peppers’s strong vocals come to the fore. One Hot Minute is a good listen every once in a while. This song is very powerful, its catchy melody will have you singing along in no time. Shallow Be Thy Name - This one has a powerful beat and a good melody. Transcending is a nice, innocuous song, and much better than anything Red Hot Chili Peppers released so far.
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Sunday, February 3rd, 2008
Laibach was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Laibach and Slovenska Akropola together. Now signed to Laibach’s Black Market Activities, the title track from second album “Slovenska Akropola” leads Laibach’s back-to-school campaign. Great album Slovenska Akropola - just must listen it! Unappreciated gift to Alternative
Krvava Gruda - Plodna Zemlja is the first taste of the new album. Vade Retro Satanas is an upbeat song with a constant snare hit. Raus! (Herzfelde) without a doubt is the standout song of Slovenska Akropola. I like the agression and power of Die Liebe. Vojna Poema is another strong production from Laibach. Vocal harmonies in this track are great and song structure is just right. Krst Pod Triglavom is the albums biggest surprise. Opening track Die Grosste Kraft shows the best of Laibach. Kapital is kind of track that compels you to skip back and drink it in one more time before moving on through Slovenska Akropola. Music and lyrics of Noordung creates, for me, fertile ground for daydreaming.
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
I am not a real Alternative music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Loved By Thousands Hated By Millions’ really is amazing. Loved By Thousands Hated By Millions really suprise for me from M.O.D.. Loved By Thousands Hated By Millions isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. If you love M.O.D. as much as I do, then M.O.D. Loved By Thousands Hated By Millions is the CD for you!
Aren’t You Hungry is simply marvelous. You have to get essence of the Spandex Enormity’s power, to truly understand this masterpiece. M.O.D. sings A.I.D.S. in such a comforting, confident voice that you can’t help but be moved. Although Hate Tank is very melodic it is far from sad. Don’t judge Goldfish on the first listening. Surfin’ USA - arguably the best track on Loved By Thousands Hated By Millions album. Voice and instruments in Surf’s Up complement each other. Within the first few notes of Mr. Oofus it’s perfectly clear that M.O.D. is living this song. No Glove No Love - A nice song. True Colors - Okay, I just talked about depth. After about the third Livin’ In The City listen through, I began to believe this song is M.O.D.’s essence. Get Up and Dance is the albums biggest surprise. Rhymestein is amazing and different song. Irresponsible is a song to savor, to listen to from every angle. Overall a nice softer song. The Ballad Of Dio is a song to enjoy for years to come. Bubble Butt is the more seemingly obscure song on Loved By Thousands Hated By Millions that bear up best to repeated listening. It took me a little time but I ended up loving Short Byt Sweet. Simple and heartfelt closing track Ode To Harry closes Loved By Thousands Hated By Millions on a high note. Vents is so unique, as each one of the songs is. Theme Song (2:11) - awsome. Bonanza - I like this one. Nice and different song. Clubbin’ Seals is absolutely incredible. U.s. Dreams is a very good song maybe surprisingly better than you at first might’ve imagined. I believe He’s Dead Jim is one of the most exquisite, heartfelt songs ever written. Only one song from Loved By Thousands Hated By Millions named Get The Boot really got me. Music in Color My World is gorgeous as in all tracks of Loved By Thousands Hated By Millions.
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Sunday, January 6th, 2008
There is no doubt that Zoviet France has talent and Digilogue is great.This compilation contains all of the biggest hits by Zoviet France. I think this is best Alternative album. Such great and happy songs.
Haze Polder - Okay, I just talked about depth. Charming song, great melody. Another Soft Helion is a song that takes you on the journey before it reaches the conclusion. The sound in Angel’s Pin Number is really warm and Zoviet France’s signature voice is still very much present. Carbon is one of the most beautiful songs ever to grace my stereo. I like the agression and power of Amber. Init is a strong cut, one of many.
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Friday, January 4th, 2008
There is no doubt that Lustmord has talent and Stalker is great.Lustmord’s debut, ‘Stalker’, does not fit easily into one genre. While no new Lustmord album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1995 tour in Europe. I greatly enjoyed this CD.
Elemental Trigger good vocals. Hidden Refuge is one of my favorite songs by Lustmord. Vocal harmonies in this track are great and song structure is just right. Get Stalker and turn on Point Of No Return if you are going to sip your wine late at night. Synergistic Perceptions is a song to savor, to listen to from every angle. The sound of Undulating Terrain is difficult to describe, as it seems to squirm in a sensual manner, unlike anything ever created.
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Sunday, December 30th, 2007
Proud Commit Comercial Suicide CD - one of the best in Alternative. Proud Commit Comercial Suicide carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. Since Nailbomb last CD (Proud Commit Comercial Suicide) on Disasters by Choice Records back in 1995, I have felt a massive void in my life. Wasting Away and Guerrillas is really good.
Get Proud Commit Comercial Suicide and turn on Guerrillas if you are going to sip your wine late at night. Cockroaches is filled with very deep emotions that will truly touch your heart. Listening to Vai Toma No Cu you can hear that Nailbomb has still amazing chemistry with band members. Sum Of Your Achievements is possibly the best song Nailbomb has come up. Religious Cancer is quite refreshing and sets the tone for what is going on in Proud Commit Comercial Suicide. This track is a great song that still never gets old. It’s also one of those rare songs that touchingly comfort the listener. This is the kind of song I think of when I think of Nailbomb. I like the agression and power of Blind and Lost. Sick Life has a gorgeous instrumental sound, which lets Nailbomb’s strong vocals come to the fore. Nailbomb is hitting on all cylinders in While You Sleep, I Destroy Your World. Zero Tolerance has a fun tempo.
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Saturday, December 29th, 2007
I guess you need to listen The Meeting Pool as soon as possible. There is so much to love about Baka Beyond, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. This disc has all of the essential Baka Beyond classics. The Meeting Pool album is a scorcher!
Ancestor’s voice is, without a doubt, my favorite song, ever. I was truly moved when I heard Lupe. Ohureo is probably the most interesting track on The Meeting Pool. In Meeting of Tribes it becomes nowhere more obvious that Baka Beyond has yet to define own style. This song may be the most meaningful. Although I prefer the faster paced music, I think Ndaweh’s dream is my favorite song on The Meeting Pool. Still going through The Meeting Pool and coming to appreciate Booma Lena more and more with every listen.
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Tuesday, December 25th, 2007
It’s natural for Guster to take a stab at ‘Fall In Two’ considering her long-professed love for South 65. Lead single “Fall In Two” and “Mona Lisa” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. ‘Parachute’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. Parachute album is in perfect progression from Guster!
Mona Lisa is a amazing, simple song by Guster at the top of his game. Song Love For Me is actually a funny song. Window is probably the most interesting track on Parachute. One of the songs that always stick in my mind is Eden because the melody in the chorus is so good. Scars and Stitches is a bit different from Guster stereotypical stuff. This track makes my mind whirl and vibrate with flowing energy. Dissolve is one of these floating songs. Cocoon is the best music that I have heard from anyone in any area of music. Happy Frappy is a song you cannot help but think about at odd moments in your day. Guster emotions are reflected through Parachute.
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Sunday, December 23rd, 2007
There is no doubt that The Legendary Pink Dots has talent and Chemical Playschool Volume 8 is great.I am not a real Alternative music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Chemical Playschool Volume 8′ really is amazing. Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of The Legendary Pink Dots on ‘A Triple Moon Salute’. I greatly enjoyed this CD.
What sets Cease your lonely mourning apart is The Legendary Pink Dots’s innovative and organic way of creating atmospheres. The song feels complete. Catch a match. A bang bang. A Flashing fist O’crackerjack. A smack. A lick. A char char. You’re all burned out. as well as many of songs is a short story in miniature. Invaders in the raita - This one has a powerful beat and a good melody. It is succeeded by an outstanding track, however: The Artificial Silence, which shows, blatantly, how much The Legendary Pink Dots has evolved as a singer. A Chrome Zone in Powder Park is one of the most beautiful songs ever to grace my stereo. Pandora’s Socks one of the best in my collection. Andromeda Suite is flawed, nonetheless pretty good song. The Legendary Pink Dots sings Pastorial in such a comforting, confident voice that you can’t help but be moved.
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
While no new Labradford album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1995 tour in Africa. I am not a real Alternative music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Julius [7'']‘ really is amazing. Julius [7''] one of my best. Julius [7''] is the best album I have heard in a long time
Columna De La Indepedencia - This happy song is an ode to optimism and an anthem.
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Friday, December 7th, 2007
While no new Less Than Jake album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1995 tour in Africa. This -song debut EP shows the promise that Less Than Jake has. This is the first studio album from Less Than Jake since bad diagnosis in 1995. Oh yes, this album gets out of
This track is full of harmonies and gets Losers, Kings, and Things We Don’t Understand off to a relaxing start. Whipping Boy is possibly the most mysterious and inexplicable track Less Than Jake ever produced. Time and A Half is kind of track that compels you to skip back and drink it in one more time before moving on through Losers, Kings, and Things We Don’t Understand. I’ve found myself listening to Econolodged back to back and back many times. Pez King is a pleasing, and full of overall coherence that goes beyond other creations. Where The Hell Is Mike Sinkovich - I used to hate this song, but now it’s one of my favorites. After you’ve listened to This Is Going Nowhere, most everything else can’t hold up and is second rate. Laverne and Shirley is really the reason why I recommend buying Losers, Kings, and Things We Don’t Understand. In Fucked it becomes nowhere more obvious that Less Than Jake has yet to define own style. 867-5309 (Jenny) one of the best in my collection. One of the songs that always stick in my mind is Dukes Of Hazzard because the melody in the chorus is so good. Shotgun one of the most beautiful songs i’ve ever heard. Down In The Mission has a fun tempo. Get Losers, Kings, and Things We Don’t Understand and turn on St. James Hotel if you are going to sip your wine late at night. Glumble - Well, here we get a bit more meaning. Lucky Day - Okay, I just talked about depth. A unique and uplifting song. I think Wish Pig is the best song Less Than Jake has ever done. Awkward Age sets the tone for the entire album. Good Time For Change - A strong beat.
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
It’s a brave and brilliant refocusing of Alternative - Various Artists energies, virtually a rebirth. After debuting at No. 1 last week, Alternative - Various Artists’s album Alternative cd 1 falls to No. 2 with 919,000, a sales slide of 80%. Great album Alternative cd 1 - just must listen it! Alternative cd 1 is my first Alternative - Various Artists Album and i must say i am blown away.
A Man Could Get Arrested is flawed, nonetheless pretty good song. That’s My Impression is simple, dignified and effective, Alternative - Various Artists refusing to over-emote, and demonstrating that less is more. Was That What It Was? as a highlight of Alternative cd 1 contains a ton of exquisite melodies. Voice of Alternative - Various Artists in Paninaro is honest and guitar work is subtle and poignant. Jack The Lad - isn’t quite as powerful vocally, but has a beautiful melody. You can find feelings on this piece of art. I have all of Alternative - Various Artists’s tracks and A New Life is probably the most his introspective effort. I Want A Dog is outstanding work of Alternative - Various Artists. Do I Have To? great lyrics, dark, deep, angry and cool.I Get Excited (You Get Excited (I Get Excited (You Get Excited) is one of the best records ever. The first time I listened to Don Juan I was struck by its exquisite sound. Simply the finest work ever from this multi-talented singer. When listening to One Of The Crowd, it gives me such an energy rush it’s unbelievable. Your Funny Uncle is a song to savor, to listen to from every angle.
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Friday, November 16th, 2007
The Snake one of my best. I think this is best Alternative album. It has been two years Shane Macgowan and The Popes’ last studio CD, “The Snake” which won Billboard Latin Music Awards and was nominated for album of the year. I love The Snake so much, i’ve been crazy about Shane Macgowan and The Popes ever.
Nancy Whiskey - a classic song. Shane Macgowan and The Popes rocks harder than ever with The Song With No Name. Vocals of Shane Macgowan and The Popes in Aisling really capture me and are set perfectly to the rhythm. Roddy McCorley has a fun tempo. Victoria as a highlight of The Snake contains a ton of astounding melodies. In That Woman’s Got Me Drinking full palet of sound is used by Shane Macgowan and The Popes to accentuate the presentation. In A Mexican Funeral In Paris it becomes nowhere more obvious that Shane Macgowan and The Popes has yet to define own style. The song The Rising Of The Moon ending is my favorite… so catchy! This song is like perfectly aged vintage bordeaux wine not a tequila shot. Haunted marked the continuation of Shane Macgowan and The Popes in style evolution. I’ll Be Your Handbag is the funkiest number on the album. Shane Macgowan and The Popes has created something that grabs you by the heart and gets you moving. Simply the finest work ever from this multi-talented singer. Bring Down The Lamp is the best music that I have heard from anyone in any area of music.
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Saturday, November 10th, 2007
Ron Shawn has compared writing for Sugar Ray’s new album to that on ‘Lemonade and Brownies’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. Self-described as Alternative with lots of words, Sugar Ray comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. There is no doubt that Sugar Ray has talent and Lemonade and Brownies is great.Snug Harbor and Rhyme Stealer is really good.
Simple and heartfelt closing track Rhyme Stealer closes Lemonade and Brownies on a high note. Iron Mic - I like this one. Hold Your Eyes is, without a doubt, my favorite song, ever. The Greatest is the perfect blend of moody yet optimistic tunes. Strong, powerful vocals of Sugar Ray in Big Black Woman are very impressive. Only one song from Lemonade and Brownies named Mean Machine really got me. Dance Party U.S.A. is one of those songs that will put you in a good mood. Once you hear 10 Seconds Down, you will listen to it over and over. Danzig Needs A Hug has a fun tempo. Drive By - This one makes me want to not only sing along. One of the songs that always stick in my mind is Caboose because the melody in the chorus is so good. Scuzz Boots is a song that takes you on the journey before it reaches the conclusion. Streaker is a romantic if not formulaic ditty.
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Monday, November 5th, 2007
I guess you need to listen Infernal Love as soon as possible. After debuting at No. 1 last week, Therapy?’s album Infernal Love falls to No. 2 with 645,000, a sales slide of 76%. Therapy?’s debut, ‘Infernal Love’, does not fit easily into one genre. One of Therapy?’s best albums yet.
Diane pretty much defines how I feel spiritually. Awesome song is really all that you can say about it. This track is full of harmonies and gets Infernal Love off to a relaxing start. Bad Mother without a doubt is the standout song of Infernal Love. Misery one of the best in my collection. Bowels Of Love still maintains something of a specific flourish. Therapy? allows each song to breathe and flourish. A Moment Of Clarity - I just love it. Stories is new, fresh, and hypnotizing. Epilepsy is a catchy, up-tempo track that has influence of music streams without leaning too much in that direction.
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Sunday, November 4th, 2007
Since Alternative - Various Artists last CD (Oobu joobu cd 14) on Dot Dash Recordings back in 1995, I have felt a massive void in my life. ‘Oobu joobu cd 14′ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. Mila Sparrow has compared writing for Alternative - Various Artists’s new album to that on ‘Oobu joobu cd 14′ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. Alternative - Various Artists is one of my favourite bands of all time.
Sweetest Little Show In Town is the first taste of the new album. If you are a Alternative - Various Artists fan, you will love There’s No Me Without You (The Manhattans; There’s No Me Without You (The Manhattans)). So much energy, so exciting a sound.Suzy Q have really caught my ear and imagination. Mr Froggie Went A Courtin actually sounds so joyous, that you can practically see a smile on Alternative - Various Artists’s face. This song is like perfectly aged vintage bordeaux wine not a tequila shot. In Soundcheck Song Alternative - Various Artists is at his best. Every Night was the first single release from the album Oobu joobu cd 14. Only one song from Oobu joobu cd 14 named Oobu Joobu Jingle really got me. Cook Of The House - Linda’s Recipe - This one is what it is: a powerful, primal invitation to love. Endless Days and Lonely Nights has to be one of the most beautiful tracks on the entire album. Be A Vegetarian is one of these floating songs. After about the third Ivory Madonna (UB40; Ivory Madonna (UB40)) listen through, I began to believe this song is Alternative - Various Artists’s essence. This track makes my mind whirl and vibrate with flowing energy. It’s a great pleasure to listen to Things We Said Today from the beginning to the end. Devoted To You is quite refreshing and sets the tone for what is going on in Oobu joobu cd 14. Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying gives good insight into the truths. Oobu Joobu Outro is a song that takes you on the journey before it reaches the conclusion. The Entertainer (Film Music; The Entertainer (Film Music)) is possibly the most mysterious and inexplicable track Alternative - Various Artists ever produced. Let Me Roll It is a great song to contemplate the modern music and what it really is all about. You can find feelings on this piece of art.
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Saturday, October 27th, 2007
On the Japan charts, superstar Sublime’s career stalled before it left the starting gate. It has been five years Sublime’ last studio CD, “Pure Anus” which won Academy Awards’½ and was nominated for album of the year. While no new Sublime album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1995 tour in Europe. If you love Sublime as much as I do, then Sublime Pure Anus is the CD for you!
The beautiful sound of this track makes you want to close your eyes and sway away with the music. New Realization the elegant and beautiful song on the album is hard to describe. Musically ‘89 Vision is superior to other tracks in Pure Anus. Battle Bradley (Dub) is one of my favorite songs by Sublime. Doin’ Time (Hip Hop Dub) great lyrics, dark, deep, angry and cool.Wrong Way (Demo) is maybe the best thing the group’s ever done. Loveline Session 1 - another great track from the Pure Anus album. I Love My Dog catches attention immediately, Still going through Pure Anus and coming to appreciate Loveline Session 2 more and more with every listen. April 29th, 1992 - is a breath or fresh air compared to many previous songs of Sublime. What I Got (Dub) - Okay, I just talked about depth. What sets Dogs (Dub) apart is Sublime’s innovative and organic way of creating atmospheres. In Kingstep (Dub) full palet of sound is used by Sublime to accentuate the presentation. This track is almost perfect, instrumentals and vocals combine awesomely. The song What’s Really Going Wrong ending is my favorite… so catchy! One of the more genuine-sounding songs is Little District. ‘89 Vision (Dub) rocked my world when I popped it into my car stereo. Doin’ Time is a fine track on any terms. This track is possibly the biggest guilty pleasure on Pure Anus. In Hong Kong Phooey you won’t find any flashy solos. Lou Makes Friends I just LOVE this mix! Music of Z-Man’s 40oz. / Robbin’ The Hood Commercial is gentle, never overbearing.
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Solaris The Last Corridor (CD 2) one of my best. IF YOU LIKE ALL Kirlian Camera’S SONG GO FOR IT! Self-described as Alternative with lots of words, Kirlian Camera comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. IF you love Kirlian Camera, ‘Solaris The Last Corridor (CD 2)’ Mp3’s is the best!
The Secret Of The 3rd Communication is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. This song has very few things relative to that of it’s predecessor. I find myself hearing bits of Letter To My Killer here and there throughout my waking hours. This track is just fantastic from start to finish. Excellent vocals and musical performances. The beautiful sound of this track makes you want to close your eyes and sway away with the music. Life Functions Critical: c.) Memories From Agony (6:48) - awsome. Life Functions Critical: d.) Flatliners is one of the coolest songs Kirlian Camera has ever recorded. Life Functions Critical: e.) Dead Inside (I Cannot Hear You) is the funkiest number on the album.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
After debuting at No. 1 last week, Nine Inch Nails’s album Further Down The Spiral V2 falls to No. 2 with 215,000, a sales slide of 93%. Nine Inch Nails was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Nine Inch Nails and Further Down The Spiral V2 together. Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Nine Inch Nails on ‘Piggy (Nothing Can Stop Me Now)’. Lots of variety between tracks. My favorite is The Art Of Self Destruction, Part One
This is the kind of song I think of when I think of Nine Inch Nails. Self Destruction, Part Three is one of the most beautiful songs ever to grace my stereo. Heresy (Version) is Nine Inch Nails’s best work in years. Vocal harmonies in this track are great and song structure is just right. Hurt (Live) - This one is what it is: a powerful, primal invitation to love. At The Heart Of It All is the albums biggest surprise. Within the first few notes of Ruiner (Version) it’s perfectly clear that Nine Inch Nails is living this song. Eraser (Denial, Realization) is one of the best records ever. Self Destruction, Final have really caught my ear and imagination.
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