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Becoming Jane [CD]
Becoming Jane [CD]
 
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4 out of 5
4
Good film scoring
on May 25, 2018
Posted by: drummer1
from Ossining, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you like classical music in the British style, this is a very likable film score. It's appropriately very "British" in musical style. But do not expect orchestral arrangements on the level of Edward Elgar, Gustav Holst or Benjamin Britten. It's palatable listening nonetheless, and fitting for the movie.
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Piece of Mind [Limited Edition] [CD]
Piece of Mind [Limited Edition] [CD]
 
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5 out of 5
5
Classic Maiden!
on May 25, 2018
Posted by: drummer1
from Ossining, NY
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"Piece of Mind" was the follow-up release to Maiden's breakthrough "Number of the Beast" album and does not disappoint. It is one of the classic Iron Maiden records, in a string of classics from that era in IM's astounding career - including "Killers", "Number of the Beast", "Powerslave", "Somewhere in Time" and "Seventh Son of the Seventh Son". Highlights include "Flight of Icarus" and one of the all-time greatest metal tracks ever, "The Trooper".
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Waiting on a Song [CD]
Waiting on a Song [CD]
 
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3 out of 5
3
Not bad, but not that moving either
on July 31, 2017
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Dan Auerbach knows rock, blues and pretty much most the great American musical innovations of the last hundred years or so. As one-half of The Black Keys, he showed the world that The White Stripes wasn't the only garage-rock duo who can make a formidable living (and Japandroids is probably next great rock & roll twosome out there now). Since Auerbach has been living and working in Nashville, the last great musicians' haven in the world, the sundry influences he has absorbed show through on this record. But they come across to me as just proficient exercises in those quintessential American music styles (from rock to blues to country to gospel). I didn't hear anything that comes across as songs written as catharsis - an artistic process to work through life's challenges - which most (if not all) of those aforementioned styles usually represent. So the record is listenable, but I didn't find a lot of moving material in there. Maybe a few more listens may render a different verdict, but for now it's "not bad, but not that moving either".
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in•ter a•li•a [CD]
in•ter a•li•a [CD]
 
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4 out of 5
4
Different from the last one, as expected
on July 28, 2017
Posted by: drummer1
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'At The Drive In' can be considered an experimental band - not in the sense of their sound being undefinable or inaccessible to the mainstream listener, but in the sense that their revolving door of contributing musicians make each release an "experiment" of sorts. Their philosophy seems to be, "Let's see what happens if we bring this group of players into a room to jam." This apparently seems to be the unwritten rule for this band, so it's all by design in that sense. However, the musical output on each release - though cohesive - is all but predictable. On one release there may lots of synths and introspective lyrics, on another not so much. This time, it's a raucous rocker from start to finish. For fans of punk, noise-rock and hard-rock delivered in a raw and powerful way, this is the 'At The Drive in' record for you.
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The Order of Time [CD]
The Order of Time [CD]
 
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5 out of 5
5
An eclectic collection of great songs
on July 28, 2017
Posted by: drummer1
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Simply put, Valerie June has one of the most arresting voices out there. It simultaneously reminds me of the best there can be in both jazz and blues vocal styles. I would venture to say that there hasn't been a voice like that since Billie Holiday (a comparison I'm sure she gets often). Couple that with great songwriting, interesting arrangements, thoughtful instrumentation and a tight backup band - and you have June's sophomore release, "The Order of Time". In a world where impressive debut records are so often followed by mediocre follow-ups, this record demonstrates the opposite. I find this record to be even more impressive than the first one because it branches out into different sonic territories without sounding forced or contrived. Valerie's vocals are as exquisite as ever and the music flows in a very natural way. One of the best releases of the year.
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Believe [CD] [PA]
Believe [CD] [PA]
 
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4 out of 5
4
One of their best
on July 28, 2017
Posted by: drummer1
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As usual, Disturbed tackles the tough themes with sincerity and raw candor. They are still as heavy as ever in the musical sense too, on this release.
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Breathe in the Water [CD]
Breathe in the Water [CD]
 
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5 out of 5
5
One of the best of its kind
on July 28, 2017
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Kyng is similar to Rival Sons in the kind of raw, garage-band metal that they've been championing for several years now. But I rate this record as one the best of its kind out there. Their playing is tight, the music varies in tone and all of this makes for a very interesting and exciting record, as a whole. You can sense all of these things in a very visceral way upon listening to this record. With the multitude of hard-rock/heavy metal bands out here, that's not as common an occurrence as one may think. This is one of Kyng's best records to date.
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Scatterbrain [CD]
Scatterbrain [CD]
 
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4 out of 5
4
Solid follow-up to the debut album
on July 28, 2017
Posted by: drummer1
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This one picks up where the debut album left off, with varying influences of hard rock and heavy-metal, performed with conviction. The great thing about super-groups (in this case, a power trio) is what each veteran band-member brings to the table from their long-running careers with their previous groups (in this case: Dokken/Lynch Mob, Kings X and Korn). It makes for some eclectic rock/metal music, but with common thread of great performance running through it.
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Weezer [White Album] [CD]
Weezer [White Album] [CD]
 
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3 out of 5
3
Not as good a record as their previous release
on July 2, 2016
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I purchased this record with the expectation that it would at least "approach" the excellence of their outstanding 2014 release, "Everything Will Be Alright in the End". I would have been satisfied if it at least did that. But it didn't. It's not a bad record (with an apparent southern California theme running throughout). But lyrically and sonically (in my opinion), it doesn't come close to the high bar of their 2014 release. I see there was a different artistic direction on this record (which I respect), but the songs and the execution of the songs just doesn't come off as inspired and utterly moving as they did on "Everything Will Be Alright in the End". If you're a hardcore Weezer fan, you may differ with my opinion. But aside from that, I think the songs just needed to be stronger. Maybe the four-year hiatus between "Hurley" and "Everything Will Be Alright in the End" helped in the creative process. Maybe the two-year hiatus between "Everything Will Be Alright in the End" and this new release (unofficially known as their "White Album") wasn't enough. To be fair, if it was record company pressures that forced them to expedite the release of this CD, I understand. But nonetheless, for whatever the reason may be, Weezer has done better than this in the past. Hopefully, the next release will be better.
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Live and Acoustic at the Palace [CD & DVD]
Live and Acoustic at the Palace [CD & DVD]
 
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3 out of 5
3
A live acoustic record, nothing extraordinary
on July 2, 2016
Posted by: drummer1
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This is a fine acoustic live offering from The Used, including a cover of Lennon's "Imagine". Surely, it will be welcomed by staunch Used fans. But I believe a live record needs to offer something extraordinarily new, even if it's predominantly made up of already released material. It's a very high standard to live up to, but it's been proven to be possible with iconic live albums, such as "Frampton Comes Alive" and Cheap Trick's "Live at Budokan". If those comparisons are considered too unfair, then even Nirvana's "Unplugged" record offered a refreshing spin on familiar material, and a great Bowie cover as well. I was just looking for something more than just typical, acoustic versions of the songs, maybe a more "specially-arranged for acoustic" versions of the songs would be the more apt description of what I was looking for. Band of Horses did that to some extent on their live recording from the Ryman Auditorium not too long ago. If the comparisons to Frampton, CT or Nirvana were too unfair, then The Used can look to one their contemporaries (B of H) for a tutorial in worthwhile live acoustic offerings.
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