Music & Art Reviews

Just Me * by Keith Sweat

Just PAINFUL to listen to!

a fan of good music

MAY

15

2008

In the analog's of modern r&b music Keith Sweat holds a place in it's history with his late 1987 debut Make It Last Forever. That Cd (3X's platinum) flooded the r&b airwaves and was played to the point of hating because it was that popular. I personally was not a big fan of the Cd because it was IMO bland, repetitive, and quickly forgettable (although I bet just about everyone I came up with would beg to differ...LOL)! Fast forward to 21yrs and with Just Me you get just what you got back then.....a bland, repetitive, and quickly forgettable Cd! The only difference is that… read full review »

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gitbean
Washington, DC

Frank Sinatra - Nothing But the Best

Title Says It All

a fan of good music

MAY

15

2008

"Nothing But the Best" says it all. The man may be gone, but the music and the legacy will live forever. "Ol' Blue Eyes" passed away exactly 10 years and one day ago from this writing. I never listened to much of his music until after I quit spinning records in the "Discos" back in '79, and started doing portable DJ jobs. I did everything from Jr. High dances to a FIFTIETH wedding anniversary. (The anniversary party was more fun.) Sure, there was always the typical drunk who wanted to hear "New York, New York". But the more appreciative fan wanted to… read full review »

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OldHippie
Saint Louis, MO

Madonna - Hard Candy

A mediocre Madonna album.

a long-time Madonna fan, 100% Parrothead, an easygoing, laid-back person, thirtysomething

MAY

14

2008

I picked up Madonna's newest release, Hard Candy, at Target last weekend. I've been a fan since I was a little girl and own almost all of her CDs. I loved Confessions on a Dancefloor and saw the Confessions Tour twice in 2006. I had high hopes for this CD and I plan to get tickets for her Sticky & Sweet Tour this summer, so I wanted to know what to expect. — After listening to the CD almost a dozen times, I must say that this CD isn't very good. Most of the songs are mediocre and forgettable while some are downright unbelievable--as in not… read full review »

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njchicaa
Beachwood, NJ

Nickleback

miss the town, i miss the faces....

an alternative listener

MAY

14

2008

Nickelback is awesome! I don't know that band too well but every single song i have heard on the radio is just so catchy! Savin Me is definitely the best song on their CD. If Everyone Cared is definitely insipirational and emotional. The video for that song is just amazing. And of course, their older songs are also very good. How You Remind Me was the first Nickleback song I have heard. Nickelback is awesome! I don't know that band too well but every single song i have heard on the radio is just so catchy! Savin Me is definitely the best… read full review »

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peterpanda
O Fallon, MO

Lil Boosie

New Orleans Allstar

appreciative of talent, a music lover, a hip hop fan, a rap lover, a woman

MAY

14

2008

Now if you haven't heard about Lil boosie you should know that he is a rapper from baton rouge, La. he is a good rapper. some people can not relate to his music but most of the urban culture can relate to him, his music and how he is living. He represents to the fullest. If you haven't heard his music go buy his album of the self and listen and tell me what you think about… read full review »

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charitymoore
Jacksonville, FL

Duffy - Rockferry

Pop upstarts take note!

a fan of good music

MAY

14

2008

On a weekly basis Itunes offer's up a free download discovery of the week and some weeks back this young lady was featured with the single Mercy.....a song that would make clear influences like Dusty Springfield DAM proud. By the end of the song with it's tight 60's soul/pop feel you are up and ready for more! If that was not enough Itunes released the second single Rockferry but made a major mislabeling mistake by releasing instead the song Stepping Stone. That slip up sent me into overdrive because in complete contrast to the rousing Mercy, Stepping Stone is… read full review »

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gitbean
Washington, DC

Taylor Swift by Taylor Swift

Another typical blonde who had everything handed to her.

a fan of good music, an alternative listener

MAY

13

2008

I was born and raised in Nashville. My parents and grandparents are all in the music industry, so i grew up to understand the music business. Although her music is radio friendly and catchy, she is very unoriginal in my opinion. I like that she writes her own music, but that's about all I enjoy. I work with a bunch of people who went to High School with her and I've heard stories about her personality and how she's always thought she was better than everyone else. She grew up rich so that's why I think everything has been handed to her. It doesn't take a lot to do well in English and to… read full review »

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casiann
Madison, TN

Taylor Swift by Taylor Swift

Taylor is Totally Awesome!

a fan of good music

MAY

12

2008

I love, love, love every song on this CD! Taylor Swift is a very talented you singer/songwriter and will go very far in her career! If you haven't hear this album, you should definitely listen to it! I can't wait for her next album to come… read full review »

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Dezi718
Midland, GA

Jamie Lidell - Jim

If Stevie W. and Amy W. had a musical baby his name would be JIM

a fan of good music

MAY

12

2008

The sound is bold, the music is tight, and the singing is soulfully sweet complete with gospel style grooves and a taste of hillbilly funk pulling together to make one diverse album. Jimis as strong as it is solid throughout and is a welcomed release in a sea "same ol music" styles that flood the current mainstream market. It is very possible that if you are not already familiar with Jamie Lidell that you have heard his voice featured on a series of Target commercials (a little bit more...a little bit more....a little bit more.....a little bit… read full review »

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gitbean
Washington, DC

Naked Brothers Band - I don't wanna go to school

I don't want to give this a star

a fan of good music, an alternative listener

MAY

10

2008

When i heard this song i could not believe what i was hearing.My son was listening to it on TV when I had walked by. I sat down and thought what was Nickelodeon thinking letting these kids sing this song? My wife had heard the song before so she already hated it.The song is about not wanting to go to school.I didn't listen to much more of it I had my son turn it down till it was… read full review »

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MDFBUZZ
Oklahoma City, OK

Jack Johnson

Easy listening

a classic rocker, appreciative of talent, a rap lover, an alternative listener

MAY

7

2008

This a great artist. Plays easy listening music that you can just chill too. Definitely will calm you down and relieve some unneeded stress. I would definitely recommend checking him out. Found out about him since 2002 and have been listening every… read full review »

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chadm1010spam
Marietta, PA

Step Up 2 - The Streets Soundtrack

Great... for the radio

a fan of good music

MAY

6

2008

This soundtrack has all the music you love from the movie. It has the hits that have been all over the radio and even some hits the radio stations missed. There's a great mix of hip hop and R&B that will make you think you can dance as well as they do in the movie. The major downfall is that it is so edited! For example, a song like "Hypnotized" by Plies featuring Akon has a decent edited version that you hear on the radio, but the one on the cd is the album version of the song with the swear words blanked out. A number of songs are like that on this soundtrack. You end up missing so… read full review »

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hotlikeAjia
Reseda, CA

Def Leppard - Hysteria

Die hard Def Leppard fan - all CDs are amazing.....

a fan of good music, a hip hop fan

MAY

6

2008

This CD is classic Robert John "Mutt" Lange material, who is married to and produces Shania Twain. He is an absolute productions genius. Hysteria is probably Def Leppard's best work and is one of the greatest rock albums ever. Due to Rick Allen losing an arm in an auto accident, the CD almost never made it to the studio for recording. Also, the band had disagreements with producers, and the album was in shambles before Lange came on board, writing songs and producing. … read full review »

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kc7brown
Sanford, FL

As I Am by Alicia Keys

Good music - but WAY too overplayed - I'm over it.

a hip hop fan

MAY

6

2008

This CD has great music, but when local stations play the same song or two every fifteen minutes it makes me not want to play the cd AT ALL! — Alicia, however, is a very talented pianist. She has a true talent on the keys, and she is fully capable of entertaining. The production is slick, but very commercial. The sound quality is top-notch, as well. — … read full review »

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kc7brown
Sanford, FL

Tantric - The End Begins

If you like rock, then you'll love this album!

a fan of good music, rock fan, a music lover!

MAY

5

2008

I should rate this album as 4 stars only because I could not find an explicit/unedited version of it at any store, but that wouldn't be fair to the artist! Two tracks are edited to remove the f-word even though it is still printing in the included lyrics. I have only been able to find the explicit version of this album via MP3 download, but I would have loved to have the actual unedited CD since I am a bit of an audiophile and collector... — This is Tantric's third album. The first one (Tantric) was awesome, the second one (After We Go) was pretty good could… read full review »

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shigadeyo
Harrison, OH

Just Me * by Keith Sweat

Frank Sinatra - Nothing But the Best

Madonna - Hard Candy

Nickleback

Lil Boosie

Duffy - Rockferry

Taylor Swift by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift by Taylor Swift

Jamie Lidell - Jim

Naked Brothers Band - I don't wanna go to school

Jack Johnson

Step Up 2 - The Streets Soundtrack

Def Leppard - Hysteria

As I Am by Alicia Keys

Tantric - The End Begins

An introduction to buying a clarinet

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