Music Reviews

20 January 2009

Album Review: Leather mouth - XO

That was of course until I forgot about Frank and moved onto the hypnotic Mikey Way.Anyway, that’s not the point of this, Frank has now moved back up on my ...

20 January 2009

Single Review: Amy Studt - Nice Boys

Okay, so the only Amy Studt song I’ve heard is her hit Under The Thumb which I absolutely love and constantly play when I’m feeling a little down, so understandably, ...

20 January 2009

Album Review: Remedy - Strange Fast Now

I love it when a strong, female-fronted rock band comes onto the scene, there just aren’t enough of them in my eyes! From the first time I hear singer Jenn ...

19 January 2009

Single Review: Defend Moscow - Manifesto

Manifesto makes me feel like I’m sat at home on a velvet couch with way to many springs watching the titles for Starsky and Hutch, Charlie’s Angles or some equally ...

19 January 2009

Album Review: Franz Ferdinand - Tonight

Glaswegian dance-rock quartet Franz Ferdinand first shuffled into the Top Ten with shout-along standard Take Me Out, in 2004. Sharply dressed and scrupulously coiffured, they led the way in a ...

19 January 2009

Compilation Review: It’s A Misery Business

So we know from the outset, that A) this is going to be a ‘proper’ Emo record full of songs about heartbreak, self-harm and skinny fit jeans… and B) that ...

16 January 2009

Single Review: Staind - The Way I Am

When I was 16, Staind’s album Break The Cycle was never out of my CD player; I loved them more than I loved chicken nuggets and chips; but since that ...

16 January 2009

Single Review: Kanye West - Heartless

Best know for his classic releases of 'Gold Digger' and 'Stronger', Kanye West is set to release his second single from his latest album.'808s and Heartbreak' is the fourth studio ...

16 January 2009

Album Review: Fight Like Apes - Fight Like Apes And The Mystery Of The Golden Medallion

Fight Like Apes are the latest band to come out of Ireland, the wonderful little country that has given us the likes of Westlife, Boyzone and B*Witched - all successful ...

16 January 2009

Single Review: Innerpartysystem – Don’t Stop

Sticking to one genre is usually what keeps so many bands in one place, with one collection of fans, so when someone comes along with multiple influences, not only is ...

15 January 2009

Single Review: T-Pain - Can't Believe

With hit collaboration singles, 'Kiss Kiss' and 'Low' under his belt, rapper T-Pain is set to release his latest hip-hop single in March. His album Thr33 Ringz was released last ...

15 January 2009

Single Review: Fake Problems - The Dream Team

The Dream Team is just one of the exciting songs to emerge from the forthcoming album from Fake Problems which is released on March 16.At the start of the track, ...

15 January 2009

Album Review: Roger Sanchez – Renaissance 3D

Roger Sanchez might not necessarily be a name that we are all too familiar with, but that doesn’t mean that he’s not there in the music we listen to. More ...

15 January 2009

Single Review: Ray LaMontagne - You Are The Best Thing

You Are The Best Thing is one of those songs that you want as the theme to your life. Am I on drugs I hear you ask? Well no, you ...

15 January 2009

Single Review: Voluntary Butler Scheme – Multiplayer

With an opening of woo woos and hand clapping, the new single from Voluntary Butler Scheme is fantastically casual, laid back, and reminiscent of any Sesame Street song.Although his voice ...

14 January 2009

Single Review: Annie Lennox - Shining Light

I’ve got to admit, I have been a fan of Annie Lennox since my mum introduced me to her Medusa album when I was a child. But at the same ...

14 January 2009

Single Review: Skint & Demoralised - This Song Is Definitely Not About You

Ever since I heard their debut single, The Thrill Of Thirty Seconds, I have been championing Skint And Demoralised amongst my musical mates. The second single to be released form ...

14 January 2009

Single Review: Alesha Dixon - Breathe Slow

Fresh from her hit single 'The Boy Does Nothing', Alesha Dixon is set to release R&B ballad, 'Breathe Slow'.When I first heard this single I instantly started tapping my foot ...

14 January 2009

Album Review: Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavillion

Although notorious to some for their unusual methods for making music and their undeniable experimental nature, Animal Collective appear to be heading back to old roots with their newest album. ...

13 January 2009

Single Review: Marmaduke Duke - Kid Gloves

I have followed the adventures of Marmaduke Duke for some time now, and their latest single Kid Gloves doesn’t disappoint one bit.If you aren’t down with the kids, it’s worth ...

12 January 2009

EP Review: A Dark Orbit - The Voyager EP

A Dark Orbit is Basick Records' first signing from across the pond, and their first EP, A Dark Orbit is a half hour barrage of metal that refuses to give ...

12 January 2009

EP Review: Save Your Breath - Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy

Save Your Breath are the latest bunch of musical hotties to be exported from Wales and if you’re into pop-punk anthems delivered from a musical package of good-looking pretty boys, ...

9 January 2009

Album Review: Candi Staton - Who's Hurting Now?

Most well known for tracks such as Young Hearts Run Free and In The Ghetto, Candi Staton has had more than a dozen gospel albums released worldwide as well as ...

9 January 2009

Single Review: Lady Ga Ga - Just Dance

When I heard the name Lady Ga Ga, I thought this track would be just another one of those female rappers who really get on my nerves trying to act ...