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Thursday, January 17th, 2008 105 views
Evanescence Fallen Rock Music CD Review
Fallen is the latest Rock CD put out by the highly group Evanescence and they
have once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident
Evanescence fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop
in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or
two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with
Fallen. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from
start to finish.
These days it’s a very rare CD on which every single song is good or better than
the one before it. This CD is certainly one of those rare CDs.
Fallen is a nicely varied, mix of 11 tracks that are very well written and
brilliantly performed songs by these clearly talented musicians. Most of the
songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen.
Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own real life
experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and
the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
If you're even mildly into Rock music you'll enjoy this album. Overall Fallen is
an outstanding release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be
disappointed with one single track.
Overall Fallen is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after
a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the
Rock fan. Really sensational from beginning to end.
While the entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 2 -
Bring Me To Life, track 4 - My Immortal, and track 8 - Taking Over Me.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"]
is track 10 - My Last Breath. This is a great track!
Fallen Release Notes:
Evanescence originally released Fallen on Mar 04, 2003 on the Wind-Up Records
label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Going Under 2. Bring Me To Life 3. Everybody's Fool 4. My Immortal 5. Haunted
6. Tourniquet 7. Imaginary 8. Taking Over Me 9. Hello 10. My Last Breath 11.
Whisper
Evanescence: Amy Lee (vocals); Ben Moody (guitar, percussion, programming).
Additional personnel: Paul McCoy (vocals); David Hodges (piano, keyboards,
programming); Francesco DiCosmo (bass); Josh Freese, Rocky Gray (drums); Zac
Baird, Chris Johnson (programming).
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Thursday, January 17th, 2008 90 views
Audioslave Out Of Exile Rock Music CD Review
The exceptionally talented Rock group Audioslave have released their CD entitled Out Of Exile. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Audioslave fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Out Of Exile their artistic excellence is on full display as they have once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be their best work to date.
I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Out Of Exile. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
These days it’s a very rare CD on which every single song is good or better than the one before it. This CD is certainly one of those rare CDs.
Overall Out Of Exile is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Rock collection. Truly an outstanding Rock CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.
While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 1 - Your Time Has Come, track 9 - Yesterday To Tommorrow, and track 12 - The Curse
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 5 - Drown Me Slowly. This is a great track!
Out Of Exile Release Notes:
Audioslave originally released Out Of Exile on May 24, 2005 on the Interscope Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Your Time Has Come 2. Out Of Exile 3. Be Yourself 4. Doesn’t Remind Me 5. Drown Me Slowly 6. Heaven’s Dead 7. Worm, The 8. Man Or Animal 9. Yesterday To Tommorrow 10. Dandelion 11. #1 Zero 12. Curse, The
Audioslave: Chris Cornell (vocals); Tom Morello (guitar); Timothy Commerford (bass guitar); Brad Wilk (drums).
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Thursday, January 17th, 2008 85 views
Red Hot Chili Peppers “Stadium Arcadium” Rock Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis
Stadium Arcadium is the long awaited latest release from release from Red Hot Chili Peppers. Like it’s predecessor, Blood Sugar Sex Magic, Stadium Arcadium is destined to be a smash hit.
RHCP fans will absolutely delight in this double disc, 28 song release. Probably will be the very best double album of the year.
Disc 1 starts with Dani California, the first single from the collection and frankly just rolls right through more than 100 hours of Red Hot Chili Peppers Utopia.
From the slowed down tempo of track 2, Snow (Hey Oh) to the bangin C’mon Girl, track 12 this CD is chock full of very well written, passionately played, and expertly produced tracks.
By the way the 2 Discs, though very similar in styles are titled Mars and Jupiter.
Overall the collection that is Stadium Arcadium is a delight to listen to. I give it two thumbs up. It’s a CD anyone who enjoys music will like a lot.
While this entire CD collection is outstanding the truly standout tunes are Charlie [track 3, Disc 1], Stadium Arcadium [track 4, Disc 1], and Hard to Concentrate [track 3, Disc 2]. My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 2, Disc 2, Tell Me Baby. Nice!
Release Notes:
Red Hot Chili Peppers originally released Stadium Arcadium on May 9, 2006 on the Warner Bros. record label.
CD track list follows:
Jupiter - Disc 1
1. Dani California
2. Snow (Hey Oh)
3. Charlie
4. Stadium Arcadium
5. Hump De Bump
6. She’s Only 18
7. Slow Cheetah
8. Torture Me
9. Strip My Mind
10. Especially In Michigan
Mars - Disc 2
1. Desecration Smile
2. Tell Me Baby
3. Hard to Concentrate
4. 21st Century
5. She Looks To Me
6. Readymade
7. If
8. Make You Feel Better
9. Animal Bar
10. So Much I
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Thursday, January 17th, 2008 83 views
Red Hot Chili Peppers “Californication” Rock Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis
Californication is the latest Rock CD realeased by the extremely talented group Red Hot Chili Peppers and they have once again have delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Red Hot Chili Peppers fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Californication. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Red Hot Chili Peppers’s most impressive releases ever.
Listen to and I think you’ll agree that the song choices are excellent, the production is outstanding and Red Hot Chili Peppers are in top form.
While this entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are Around The World [track 1], This Velvet Glove [track 11], and Right On Time [track 14].
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 9, Emit Remmus. Wow!
Californication Release Notes:
Red Hot Chili Peppers originally released Californication on Jun 08, 1999 on the Warner Bros. Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Around The World
2. Parallel Universe
3. Scar Tissue
4. Otherside
5. Get On Top
6. Californication
7. Easily
8. Porcelain
9. Emit Remmus
10. I Like Dirt
11. This Velvet Glove
12. Savior
13. Purple Stain
14. Right On Time
15. Road Trippin’
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Anthony Kiedis (vocals); John Frusciante (guitar); Flea (bass); Chad Smith (drums). Additional personnel: Patrick Warren (Chamberlin organ); Greg Kurstin (keyboards). Engineers include: Jim Scott, John Sorenson, Greg Fidelman.
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Thursday, January 17th, 2008 117 views
Nickelback “All The Right Reasons” Rock Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis
All The Right Reasons is the latest Rock CD put out by the richly talented group Nickelback have once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Nickelback fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with All The Right Reasons. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Nickelback is one of those musicians that has the ability to just bowl you over with their overall talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.
Overall All The Right Reasons is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Rock fan. Really spectacular from beginning to end.
While this entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 1, Follow You Home, track 5, Savin’ Me, and track 8, Side Of A Bullet.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 7, Next Contestant. Outstanding!
All The Right Reasons Release Notes:
Nickelback originally released All The Right Reasons on Oct 04, 2005 on the Roadrunner Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Follow You Home
2. Fight For All The Wrong Reasons
3. Photograph
4. Animals
5. Savin’ Me
6. Far Away
7. Next Contestant
8. Side Of A Bullet
9. If Everyone Cared
10. Someone That You’re With
11. Rock Star
Nickelback: Ryan Peake, Chad Kroeger (vocals, guitar); Mike Kroeger (bass guitar); Daniel Adair (drums).
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Thursday, January 17th, 2008 110 views
Garbage Bleed Like Me Rock Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis
Bleed Like Me is the latest release from Garbage, and is another great one from this talented group.
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
These days it’s a very rare CD on which every single song is good or better than the one before it. This CD is certainly one of those rare CDs.
Overall Bleed Like Me is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Rock collection. Truly an outstanding Rock CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.
While the entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 3 - Right Between The Eyes, track 4 - Why Do You Love Me, and track 8 - It’s All Over But The Crying.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 10 - Why Don’t You Come Over. Good stuff!
Bleed Like Me Release Notes:
Garbage originally released Bleed Like Me on April 12, 2005 on the Geffen Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Bad Boyfriend
2. Run Baby Run
3. Right Between The Eyes
4. Why Do You Love Me
5. Bleed Like Me
6. Metal Heart
7. Sex Is Not The Enemy
8. It’s All Over But The Crying
9. Boys Wanna Fight
10. Why Don’t You Come Over
11. Happy Home
Garbage: Shirley Manson (vocals, electric guitar); Duke Erikson (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, Mellotron, synthesizer, programming); Steve Marker (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer, bass instrument, programming); Butch Vig (electric guitar, bass instrument, drums, programming).
Additional personnel include: Dave Grohl (drums).
Recording information: Smart Studios, Madison, Wisconsin; Sound City, Van Nuys, California; The Boat, Silverlake, California.
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 77 views
Evanescence - Anywhere But Home - Rock Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis
Very talented Evanescence have released their latest album titled Anywhere But Home and Wow! It’s really a good one.
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
Anywhere But Home is a nicely varied, mix of 14 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly superb musicians. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
I’m of the opinion that Anywhere But Home is certainly some of this groups best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.
While the entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 3 - Taking Over Me, track 6 - My Last Breath, and track 11 - Bring Me To Life.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 7 - Farther Away. Outstanding!
Anywhere But Home Release Notes:
Evanescence originally released Anywhere But Home on Nov 23, 2004 on the Wind-Up Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Haunted
2. Going Under
3. Taking Over Me
4. Everybody’s Fool
5. Thoughtless
6. My Last Breath
7. Farther Away
8. Missing
9. Breathe No More
10. My Immortal
11. Bring Me To Life
12. Tourniquet
13. Imaginary
14. Whisper
Evanescence: Amy Lee (vocals); Terry Balsalmo, Johnny LeCompt (guitar); William Boyd (electric bass); Rocky Gray (drums).
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 79 views
Santana Supernatural Rock Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis
Supernatural is the latest release from Rock Superstar Santana, and is another great one by this talented musician.
Supernatural grabs your attention right from the very first note with Yaleo and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song The Calling, which is another
great track by the way.
Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known contributors on the project including Dave Matthews and Eric Clapton plus a few other notables as well.
I’m of the opinion that Supernatural is certainly Santana’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I
give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.
While the entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 - Love Of My Life, track 6 - Do You Like The Way, and track 10 - Wishing It Was
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is has to be track 5 - Smooth. What a nice track!
Supernatural Release Notes:
Santana originally released Supernatural on June 15, 1999 on the Arista Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
- Yaleo, (Da Le)
- Love Of My Life - (featuring Dave Matthews)
- Put Your Lights On - (featuring Everlast)
- Africa Bamba
- Smooth - (featuring Rob Thomas)
- Do You Like The Way - (featuring Lauryn Hill/Cee-Lo)
- Maria Maria - (featuring The Product G&B)
- Migra
- Corazon Espinado - (featuring Mana)
- Wishing It Was - (featuring Eagle-Eye Cherry)
- El Farol 12. Primavera
- Calling, The - (featuring Eric Clapton)
Release Notes Personnel: Carlos Santana (vocals, guitar, congas, percussion); Everlast (vocals, guitar); Dave Matthews, Rob Thomas, Lauryn Hill, Cee-Lo, The Product G&B, Fher, Eagle Eye Cherry (vocals); Eric Clapton, Francis Dunnery, Al Anderson, Sergio Vallin, JB Eckl (guitar); Danny Wolinski (flute, saxophone); KC Porter (accordion, programming, background vocals); Mic Gillette, Jose Abel Figueroa (trumpet, trombone); Marvin McFadden, Javier Melendez, William Ortiz (trumpet); Jeff
Cressman, Steve Turre, Ramon Flores (trombone); Alex Gonzales (drums, background vocals); Billy Johnson, Carter Beauford, Horatio Hernandez, Rodney Holmes, Greg Bissonette, Jimmy Keegan (drums); Karl Perazzo (congas, timbales, percussion, background vocals); Raul Rekow (congas).
Producers include: Carlos Santana, Steve Harris, Wyclef Jean, Jerry “Wonder” Duplessis, KC Porter.
Engineers include: Steve Fontano, Glenn Kolotkin, Mike Couzi.
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 51 views
Nine Inch Nails With Teeth Rock Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis
Richly talented Nine Inch Nails have released their latest CD titled With Teeth and Wow! It’s really a good one.
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.
One of the nicer things about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if Rock isn’t your favorite style you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the musicians.
Overall With Teeth is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Rock collection. Truly an outstanding Rock CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.
While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 1 - All The Love In The World, track 6 - Every Day Is Exactly The Same, and track 13 - Right Where It Belongs
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 12 - Beside You In Time. Good stuff!
With Teeth Release Notes:
Nine Inch Nails originally released With Teeth on May 3, 2005 on the Interscope Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. All The Love In The World
2. You Know What You Are?
3. Collector, The
4. Hand That Feeds, The
5. Love Is Not Enough
6. Every Day Is Exactly The Same
7. With Teeth
8. Only
9. Getting Smaller
10. Sunspots
11. Line Begins To Blur, The
12. Beside You In Time
13. Right Where It Belongs
Nine Inch Nails: Trent Reznor (vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass guitar).
Additional personnel: Dave Grohl (drums).
Recording information: 2005.
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 27 views
Porcupine Tree Deadwing Rock Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis
Deadwing is the latest Rock CD put out by the extremely group Porcupine Tree and they have once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Porcupine Tree fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Deadwing. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Porcupine Tree most impressive releases ever.
Overall Deadwing is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Rock collection. Truly an outstanding Rock CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.
While this entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 5 - Arriving Somewhere But Not Here, track 8 - The Start Of Something Beautiful, and track 9 - Glass Arm Shattering.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 6 - Mellotron Sctatch. This is a great track!
Deadwing Release Notes:
Porcupine Tree originally released Deadwing on April 26, 2005 on the Lava Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Deadwing
2. Shallow
3. Lazarus
4. Halo
5. Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
6. Mellotron Scratch
7. Open Car
8. The Start Of Something Beautiful
9. Glass Arm Shattering
10. Shesmovedon - (Bonus Hidden Track)
Porcupine Tree: Steven Wilson (vocals, guitar, hammer dulcimer, piano, keyboards, bass instrument); Richard Barbieri (keyboards, synthesizer); Colin Edwin (bass guitar); Gavin Harrison (drums, percussion).
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