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Artist:
Michael Buble
For his fourth studio album Canadian crooner Michael Bublé has headed into the studio with his live band to create an album of…autobiographical love songs. The outcome, according to Bublé, is the "ultimate record about the inevitable roller coaster ride of relationships". It’s true that from the dramatic opening--a great cover of Julie London’s "Cry Me a River"--the album swings like a pendulum between introspective balladry and exuberant pop. As is to be expected with Bublé, he has revamped plenty of classics along the way, tackling evergreens like "Georgia On My Mind", Van Morrison's "Crazy Love" and the Eagles' "Heartache Tonight" with typical aplomb. He also joins contemporary soulsters like diva Sharon Jones (of Dap Kings fame) on "Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)" and singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith to recreate one of Sexmith’s tunes, the sultry "Whatever It Takes". Bublé’s two self-penned songs fit in well with the overall high standard. The poppy single “Haven’t Met You Yet” is catchy and the folky “Hold On” also helps make Crazy Love yet another quintessential Michael Bublé experience. --Danny McKenna
 Michael at his best., 2010-01-28
Love this CD, Michael Buble at his best. Some old, some new, some borrowed and some blue, but all with great musical arrangements. This is a listen to anytime CD.
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Artist:
Florence + The Machine
Already the year’s most hyped new artist--not only first in the BBC’s famously unreliable poll of new talent and recipient of a special Brit award devised just for her--Florence Welsh has a lot to live up to, and thankfully the artfully titled and sleeved Lungs justifies the investment. The singles are undeniably the standouts. The impressive "Dog Days Are Over", neurotic and fierce, and the slightly more reserved follow-up "Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)" lead her debut collection, sometimes overshadowing her other material. Yet the extremes of "Kiss With A Fist", a jokey celebration of mutual domestic violence and noisy guitars that shamelessly steals its melody from the White Stripes’ charming "We Are Gonna Be Friends", and the showstopping, almost unashamedly stagy "Girl With One Eye" show off both her development and an already instantly recognisable voice. The gallows humour of songs like "Between Two Lungs", the daft "My Boy Builds Coffins" and the ferocious "Hurricane Drunk" where she threatens "I’m gonna drink myself to death" backed by a spirited choir of Florences, save her from accusations of self-absorption. The concluding, and hugely loud "Blinding" is all Kate Bush tics over bruising drum patterns. So a straightforward and affectionate cover of the classic Candi Staton and Source club banger "You’ve Got The Love", previously only available online, comes as a welcome chance to get one’s breath back. Much better than an apparent plan to position her as some kind of missing link between PJ Harvey and Avril Lavigne suggested, Lungs is a clever, catchy set, yet unresolved enough to sustain curiosity.--Steve Jelbert
Florence Regina!, 2010-03-04
OK, I'm a latecomer to all this. I came across Florence on 'Hootenanny' on NYE, and was immediately blown away! That voice, the lyrics! Amazing! As far as I'm concerned this young lady has it all in spades! Do your ears a favour, and let Florence into your life. I've listened to girl singers for years, but Florence is the only one to get the hairs on the back of my neck standing up! Yes, she's a bit Gothic, but is that a crime? She's a true original, and I look forward to the follow up, it's bound to be interesting.
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Artist:
Boyzone
Extremely moving but beautiful, 2010-03-09
I have been anticipating this album ever since Boyzone first got back together. Back then all I and the other fans had was total excitement at the thought of new material. After the tragic loss of Stephen this album was always going to be a totally different experience, both for the Boyz and for the listener.
Having Gave It All Away as the opening track was the right choice, and sums up the old Boyzone, from then on the other Boyz are left to fend on their own and they do extremely well. Far less ballads than we are used to with Boyzone albums, almost every song has an up tempo beat. Love Is A Hurricane is a belter, the fact that Mikey has lead vocals on a couple of tracks is fantastic and even Shane sings solo at one point!!
One of the highlights is One More Song, perfectly placed in the middle of the album as if to remind us why this album was recorded. The lyrics are beautiful, such as "without your voice, it's just not a song." This is a real tear-jerker and just makes you realise (as if you needed reminding) how loved Steo was. The ending of the song is particularly poignient, with the lyrics leaving us in no doubt who they are singing about.
Let Your Wall Fall Down has a fantastic choir at the beginning which was a real surprise, and the album closes with Stronger, the only other track that the Boyz had with Stephen's vocals on. To say this song is haunting would be an understatement, and it brings the album full circle - they start it as a five piece, and they end it as one. Stephen's absence on the majority of this album is heartbreaking, but I know he would be so, so happy with his bandmates and best friends for producing a truely great album. They have done him proud and I, as a fan since nine years old, am truely proud to call myself a fan of this brilliant group and their remarkable album. I urge anyone to buy it.
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Artist:
Andre Rieu
Happy and up lifting, 2010-03-16
Very enjoyable cd.
If you feel a bit flat and need a boost to your day, this cd is for you.
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Artist:
Paolo Nutini
Fans of Paolo Nutini’s debut album, These Streets might raise an eyebrow or two at this sophomore release. Produced by Ethan Johns (Kings Of Leon), Sunny Side Up features an eclectic and "rougher" range of songs that set it somewhat apart from its slick predecessor. Recorded in Ireland, Wales, New York, LA and the UK, Nutini--backed by his band The Vipers--tackles folk, reggae, soul and rock, with varying results. The Motown-esque "Coming Up Easy", the ballad "Worried Man" and the sea-shanty "Growing Up Beside You" are shining examples of Nutini's erudite songwriting skills, as is the charming, Dylan-esque "Tricks Of The Trade". But songs like "Pencil Full Of Lead" and "No Other Way", as well as his forays into reggae-lite and ersatz ragtime are less convincing, often sounding more like sketches than full songs. Whether Sunny Side Up is bravely eclectic or an incoherent disaster depends ultimately on the loyalty--and the patience--of the listener. --Danny McKenna
sunny and happy all the way, 2010-03-09
Great CD,does what it says on the label,makes you feel happy and sunny.Poalo Nutini has a wonderful relaxing way of singing,very soothing and yet foot tapping.I only heard of Poalo at Christmas and immediately loved his style, gentle with a hint of jazz.His songs have great lyrics,very romantic and a hint of comedy.
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Artist:
Alicia Keys
excellent, 2010-03-05
I really enjoyed the album. As expected Alicia delivered. Great to listen to in the car, or left in the background.
Would recomend to all.
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Artist:
Gorillaz
A must have for all Gorillaz fans!!!, 2010-03-13
I've always been impressed by the Gorillaz because they've always dared to be different. I was hoping for more of the same with "Plastic Beach" and I was certainly not disappointed. The collaborations with Snoop Dogg (in particular) Mos Def/Bobby Womack, Lou Reed and various others work wonderfully. The Gorillaz have shown that they can stand alone and join with other artistes seemlessly. Excellent album and very highly recommended.
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Artist:
Mumford & Sons
Superb Folk/Rock/Bluegrass Album, 2010-03-11
I can only repeat what others have said about this truly
magnificent debut album. I bought it after hearing 'The
Cave' on a tv trailer and was delighted to discover that
there were even better tracks on the album like 'White
Blank Page'and 'Little Lion Man'.
Soulful, poetic lyrics and, at times, thundering guitar
rhythm make this wonderful listening again and again in
the car or wherever.
I'm already looking forward to the follow up album and
in the meantile I'm advising all my fiends and rellies
to check out 'Sigh No More'!
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Artist:
Glee Cast
Great music!, 2010-03-14
The glee songs are great on screen and great on CD. It is a shame though that some of the songs featured aren't on here eg the mash ups and the song Kristin Chenoweth sang with the club. But overall a great CD perfect for in the car!
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Artist:
Lady Gaga
One of the greatest albums in history, 2010-03-10
This album has everything from deep meaningful songs such as speechless to super fun songs such as just dance to wierdly wonderful songs like bad romance. I think this is one of the top 5 greatest album in history and Lady Gaga is a lyrical genius.
The Fame
1.Just Dance-10/10 great start to the album. Fun and catchy
2.LoveGame-9/10 Wierd but funny and cool
3.Paparazzi 10/10 Really great and meaningful in a wierd gaga way
4.Poker Face-10/10 Great song
5.I like it rough-9/10 cool song
6.Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)-10/10 Really nice song thats beautiful in a gaga way
7.Starstruck-8/10 cool song kind of ke$haish
8. Beautiful, Dirty, Rich-7.5/10 Cool song but a bit annoying after a while
9.The Fame-9/10 Fun song
10.Money Honey-8/10 Cool but weak at part
11.Boysboysboys-9/10 Great song
12.Paper Gangsta-8.5/10 Good song
13.Brown eyes-Beautiful song-10/10
14.Summerboy-9/10 Funny awesome song
15.Disco Heaven-9/10 Very good
16.Again-10/10 Amazing song
The fame Monster
1.Bad Romance-10/10 Great vocals, Wacky and wonderful. Catchy and addictive
2.Alejandro-9/10 Great song
3.Monster-9.5/10 Really awesome and wierd
4.Speechless-Absoloutly amazing, Beautiful lyrics and my favurite Gaga song ever
5.Dance in the dark-Amazing song and the lyrics are meaningful in a wierd way
6.Telephone-10/10 Great song and beyonce awesome in it to. Strong vocals and catchy
7.So happy I could die-9/10 Excellent
8.Teeth-10/10 Really beautiful and catchy
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