:: CD ReviewsView older articles in our archive All Time Low - MTV Unplugged (with DVD)
But while the band look and sound great, and the audience are helping out at every opportunity, and the whole thing seems to give the impression that something truly special is taking place, I can’t help but feel that their overall performance is missing a bit of spark and imagination in terms of set list, and more than short on genuine surprise. More...Anthrax - Caught In A Mosh: BBC Live In Concert
As the name suggests, ‘Caught In A Mosh: BBC Live In Concert’ is a double CD live compilation, with the two discs capturing two of the New York thrash act’s performances in the U.K. during their peak in 1987. More...Backstreet Boys - BiggerCarnifex - Hell Chose Me
…‘Hell Chose Me’ is not a classic, and not all of the songs really stand out in the mind long after they finish. But it sure as hell eclipses the standard laid down with their first two releases, and that’s probably more than enough to ensure Carnifex’s survival beyond their current release. More...Charlotte Gainsbourg - IRM
Charlotte's unique voice is showcased throughout and her captivating voice is as varied as the material and results in a generally cohesive collaboration. More...Erika Heynatz - Kingdom
Despite the long wait and false starts, Erika should be very pleased with this gently sweet pop flavour and it's artistic quality. More...Genitorturers - Blackheart Revolution
Genitorturers have certainly moved on from their early sound to incorporate a bit of everything on ‘Blackheart Revolution’. And while not everything here is an absolute winner, there’s more than enough to keep fans interested and coming back for more when they hit the tour trail in support. More...Hansom Pilot - Season One
The punchy authoritative sound will grab attention and I've said previously that the band aren't far away from a major step forward. More...Kid Sister - Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet certainly doesn’t lack in personality. Kid Sister is still evolving as an artist and we should be prepared to exercise some slack in summarising the merits, or otherwise, of this album. More...Machiavellian - The Impossibility Of Death In The Minds Of The Living
But the biggest problem here is the songs. There’s no denying that every one of the four tracks have some interesting moments, but not a single one seems to flow in a natural manner, nor impress in the song writing sense. The guitarists churn out some great riffs, and the drums are pummelling throughout, and Smith’s vocals boast enough growl to keep the aggression flowing. But inevitably it all amounts to nothing when nothing within the songs stands out as memorable in any shape or form. More...Marina & the Diamonds - The Family Jewels
There are occasions where her vocal talent is slightly let down by the musical compositions and which mark down the album a little. But there's enough promise here to carry her through the hype. Marina is a unique performer who is determined to set her own agenda and, accordingly, attracts great appeal. More...Midlake - The Courage Of Others
They haven’t progressed forward but they haven’t gone backward either, they just seem to be sitting somewhere in the middle. Don’t get me wrong, the band’s latest album is very much Midlake with their typical warm electro-acoustic sounds but in comparison to their previous effort, this one just feels flat and empty. More...Omega Crom - Blood, Steel & Fire
Live, I have no doubt that Omega Crom absolutely slay. But on the evidence of ‘Blood , Steel & Fire’, it’s clear that the band need a little more song writing experience, and for Ketlo to develop some restraint and control on the vocal front. More...Overkill - Ironbound
Despite a couple of tracks that aren’t quite up to the mark, ‘Ironbound’ is a huge step up from anything Overkill have released in a long time, and an album that’s sure to keep the green and black brigade coming out in their droves when Overkill take to touring off the back of the album for the next couple of years. More...Rogue Traders - Would You Raise Your Hands?
Very instant with a touch of glam amid the pop vibe, it showcases a burst of anthemic instinct that augers well as the new album approaches release. More...The Solomons - Waiting For Something To HappenThis single is a good taste of what's to come as they have the ability to diversify their sound… More...The Tealeaves - The Tealeaves
My impression is one of a very tight unit that delivers serene folk music of high order. The Tealeaves play music that warms you up. Their songs are generated in the vein of meticulous songwriting with glorious harmonies and honest, sweet pop. More...Tobias Cummings - GoldmineYou'll hear a maze of synths, drums and strings amongst the darkness and it could leave you a little depressed to be honest. More...Various Artists - Wild Summer 2010: Mixed By Dj Gemstar & Mc Lady Lauryn (plus DVD)
Wild Summer '10 features the mixing exploits of two wild and charismatic Australian personalities DJ Gemstar & MC Lady Lauryn. It's another brilliant compilation by the team at WILD which have served up fantastic collections over several years More... |
The Tealeaves - The Tealeaves ![]() My impression is one of a very tight unit that delivers serene folk music of high order. The Tealeaves play music that warms you up. Their songs are generated in the vein of meticulous songwriting with glorious harmonies and honest, sweet pop. More...Marina & the Diamonds - The Family Jewels ![]() There are occasions where her vocal talent is slightly let down by the musical compositions and which mark down the album a little. But there's enough promise here to carry her through the hype. Marina is a unique performer who is determined to set her own agenda and, accordingly, attracts great appeal. More...Melissa Auf der Maur joins Roadrunner Records and is set to release new album Melissa Auf der Maur (MAdM) is set to unveil the first chapter of her multimedia solo project Out Of Our Minds (OOOM) with a new album set for release on April 5. Dynamic, multi-layered and independently produced, OOOM is a 21st century concept project that includes a solo album, short film, comic book, live performances and gallery presentations. More...Great new Flyleaf video on MySpace Music Flyleaf has premiered their great new video for the song “Missing” on Myspace Music. More...
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