Artist name: Neil Young Album name: Chrome Dreams II Label: Reprise Records Gender: Rock Release date: October 23, 2007 ZMErating: 9/10 Website: http://www.neilyoung.com Artist such as Neil Young are born to rarely. The Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and film director is known for the lyrics he makes and his distinctive guitar work. His signature nasal tenor (and frequently alto) singing voice appears to be on the verge of tears. The way he uses his voice and…
Artist name: Serj Tankian Album name: Elect The Dead Label: Serjical Strike Gender: Alternative Metal/Art Rock Release date: October 23th, 2007 ZMErating: 8.5/10 Website: http://www.serjtankian.com Probably the most recognizable voice in post-modern heavy metal, [tag]Serj Tankian[/tag] has finally broken loose from the SOAD tree and, to his fans delight, released his debut solo album, suggestively titled “Elect The Dead.” As you soon find out, it’s a album about our decaying civilization, the monstrosity of our…
Artist name: Jennifer Lopez Album name: Brave Label: Epic Gender: Pop Release date: October 8, 2007 ZMErating: 8/10 Website: http://www.jenniferlopez.com/ This is the fifth English language studio album recorded by [tag]Jennifer Lopez[/tag] and beyond any predetermined ideas it is not that bad. Her previous release which was named Rebirth lacked many things and the R&B act was not that good. She goes for a 70s/80s pop sound and manages to keep you listening to it….
Artist name: LeAnn Rimes Album name: Family Label: Curb Records Gender: Pop/Country Release date: October 9th, 2007 ZMErating: 9/10 Website: http://www.leannrimesworld.com With this release she shows that she has grown up into a true artist that can sing loud and soulful. She has made the difference from a great voice and a great vocalist. She also shows that she is a true songwriter. Co-writing everything but the two bonus cuts previously released duets with Reba…
Artist name: Megadeth Album name: Warchest Label: EMI Gender: Heavy Metal Release date: October 9, 2007 ZMErating: 10/10 Website: http://www.megadeth.com/ The tracks here are hand selected by frontman Dave Mustaine, including 30 audio and video tracks making their global release debuts, and an additional three tracks that have never before been released in the U.S. They have been cleaning out the vaults lately. This includes digitally remastered album cuts, soundtrack and compilation songs, unreleased live…
Artist name: Radiohead Album name: In Rainbows Label: None :) Gender: Alternative Rock Release date: 10 Oct 2007 ZMErating: 10/10 Website: http://www.radiohead.com Got up earlier then usual this morning, but the sudden lack of sleep has been complemented by the explosion of energy with which “In Rainbows” hit me. I received [tag]Radiohead[/tag]’s latest gem in my mailbox at around 6 AM, for a fair fee (??$), and was immediately hooked by the 10 track marvel….
Artist name: Vanessa Carlton Album name: Heroes & Thieves Label: The Inc Records/Universal Motown Gender: Pop Release date: 9 Oct 2007 ZMErating: 9/10 Website: http://www.vanessacarlton.com/ According to her this is “the best patch of songs I’ve ever written”. She also describes it as “pretty uplifting” and as having “a lot of layers … [There are] very complex arrangements but everything just makes me feel good and not in a simplistic way.”. She also says that…
Artist name: Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band Album name: Magic Label: Columbia Records Gender: Rock Release date: October 2, 2007 ZMErating: 10/10 Website: http://www.brucespringsteen.net/ It’s been 5 years since we’ve heard anything new from [tag]Bruce Springsteen[/tag] and the E Street Band, whom back then reunited for the first time in 20 years and made a 9/11 tribute album The Rising, condemning the devastating attacks. It was a huge success, the triumphant return of The…
Artist name: Katie Melua Album name: Pictures Label: Dramatico Gender: Acoustic/Jazz/Blues Release date: 1 Oct 2007 ZMErating: 10/10 Website: http://www.katiemelua.com/ There are those who admire and find great rewards in listening to Katie Melua and there are others who find that her music is just for your grandmother. But most listeners are just not understanding her. Her songs are not just sung, but emoted. They bind naivety, innocence, loss or hope and many other feelings…
The Voodoo Music Experience music festival has always been one of my favorites to watch, since it’s fist edition in ’99. Responsible for this is the top notch headliners and the ever present great crowd, few people are as greeting and open as the good townsfolk of New Orleans. This year is set to be nothing short of spectacular with headliners as [tag]Rage Against The Machine[/tag], [tag]Smashing Pumpkins[/tag], [tag]Wilco[/tag], [tag]Ben Harper[/tag], [tag]Sinead O’Connor[/tag] and many…
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