Surprising a lot of people [tag]Josh Groban[/tag]’s Christmas centric LP Noel, went from being just another carol record 10 weeks ago, to now being the best selling album of the year 2007, with over 2.8 million copies sold (the majority in the last few weeks). Thus surpassing “High School Musical 2” soundtrack (which has sold just over 2.7 million units) and Daughtry, the 2006 self-titled debut by “American Idol” finalist Chris Daughtry’s band, (2.3 million)….
You should not think of something very fancy. In fact should you guess what award he received would mean you should consider playing the lottery. [tag]Elton John[/tag] has received a specially made bird-feather cloak for his many visits to Maori communities. The man is known for his fabulous music but for other things as well. His personal life aside there are very few things he could be blamed for; in fact he has been involved…
Considered by many a talented actress, unbeknownst to many, the Tony award winner Idina Menzel (those of you who follow Broadway shows religiously, will undoubtedly recognize her from “Wicked” or “Rent”) is a very talented musician as well. In the past she’s released two albums, that unfortunately didn’t get the necessary attention it deserved and decayed into anonymity. Now, on her third studio effort, titled “I Stand” announces to be a hit record of the…
“Girl Power” has aged surprisingly well when you look at the way that the girls began their tour on Sunday night in front of nearly 16,000 screaming fans at GM Place. The five of them sang and appeared to be full of energy when doing their fun and often racy live act. The five Spices – Scary (Mel B), Ginger (Geri Halliwell), Posh (Victoria Beckham), Sporty (Mel C) and Baby (Emma Bunton) have not sung…
Artist name: Kylie Minogue Album name: X Label: EMI Group Gender: Pop/Dance Release date: November 26, 2007 ZMErating: 6/10 Website: http://www.kylie.com Considering what [tag]Kylie Minogue[/tag]’s been through this past years, we can only wonder if the energy and determination she’s put in, fighting and eventually beating breast cancer, could be conveyed in her most recent comeback. Her tenth album, suggestively titled “X,” is far from her best, like the perfection she atteinded with “Can’t Get…
I believe it’s safe to say that [tag]Michael Jackson[/tag]’s Thriller is one of the best records ever made, an album that brought a dose of fresh funk and at a same time a dash of claustrophobia to the back then transitioning music scene. It was the album, with song for everyone and anytime, from rock to soul, thus Michael’s Thriller got to influence much of the ’80s and although he is now just a shadow…
Artist name: Jordin Sparks Album name: Jordin Sparks Label: Jive Records Gender: Pop/R&B Release date: November 20, 2007 ZMErating: 8/10 Website: http://www.jordinsparks.com The girl won American Idol when it was obvious that there were better singers than her. But she has personality and she is very young at 17 and her talent could grow and turn into something very good. This release is not at her highest level as she could do better but it…
Artist name: The Goo Goo Dolls Album name: Greatest Hits Volume One: The Singles Label: Warner Bros. Records Gender: Post Grunge/Pop/Hard rock Release date: November 13, 2007 ZMErating: 10/10 Website: http://www.googoodolls.com The Goos are loved by both mainstream listeners and true rock listeners which is something very hard to achieve. But few people know that this release is a milestone for the band as they have been together for 21-years, and this is their first…
[tag]LeAnn Rimes[/tag] is a very talented singer and her voice is just breathtaking; it has wowed audience since she was just 13, when she made her debut with the hit album “Blue” and earned a best new artist Grammy in the process. But her work was not that respected. That is until she released Family. The critics are not retaining themselves from lauding the music that sings about the well-publicized drama she had with her…
The boy band saga is repeating itself for years. Just the names are different. Ryan and Dan Kowarsky were recognized earlier this decade for their polished, glossy pop sounds in B4-4. However, unlike groups such as the Backstreet Boys who still continue to milk that sound dry, the identical twins’ new outfit RyanDan and album of the same name is musically the polar opposite of prior efforts. “I think it’s different from what we did,…
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