Hurt No More review

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 16 March 2007 09:08 (A review of Hurt No More)

Utterly boring and predictable.

Despite the subject matter, I really like the song "Don't Wanna Know" as a good groove song and to just sing along to. Unfortunately, the rest of the album made me wanna gag. I was literally bored with the songs, as if they were unfinished demos or rough cuts. The production left much to be desired, and frankly I just couldn't get into them.

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Get Behind Me Satan review

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 16 March 2007 09:08 (A review of Get Behind Me Satan)

After a couple of listens, I'm so far disappointed. It just doesn't seem to have the same power and ambition Elephant did.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Once More, with Feeling review

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 16 March 2007 09:07 (A review of Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Once More, with Feeling)

Whether you're a fan of musicals or Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, this album is a hoot... Seriously, and I don't use the word "hoot" lightly...

"They got the mustard out!"

Just a fun and quirky addition to the whole Buffy phenomena

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American Idol Season 2: All Time Classic American Love Songs review

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 16 March 2007 09:07 (A review of American Idol Season 2: All Time Classic American Love Songs)

I wouldn't pay money (and I didn't) for the mediocre caliber and massive butchering of "classic" love songs. Gag me.

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Punk Goes 80's review

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 16 March 2007 09:06 (A review of Punk Goes 80's)

I'm a sucker for 80's music and a fan of punk music.... Although not any award winning songs, it's certainly fun to listen to.

Great covers:
"I Ran" - Hidden in Plain View (originally by A Flock of Seagulls)
"Don't Forget About Me" - Rufio (originally by Simple Minds) ... History has shown they're fantastic with cover songs, and this one's no different.
"Straight Up" - Halifax (originally by Paula Abdul) ... This one is sure to get a chuckle
"Power of Love" - The Early November (originally by Huey Lewis and the News) ... This will have you sitting up in your chair. A very different by interesting take on the song, slower and more melodic. Fantastic!

Too Much Like the Original:
"Wrapped Around Your Finger" - Brazil (originally by The Police) ... it seems to me the sing tried a little too hard to sound like Sting

All in all, another great addition to the Punk Goes series

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Punk Goes Pop review

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 16 March 2007 09:05 (A review of Punk Goes Pop)

An incredible fun album for both punk and pop fans alike. Covering songs from artists like Britney Spears, *N Sync, Backstreet Boys, Mandy Moore, Belinda Carlyle and others, these typically punk artists have created a some awesome tunes.

Notable listens:
"Like a Prayer" by Rufio, "Send me an Angel" by Thrice and "I'm Real" by the Starting Line

Worth every penny!

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XXX review

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 16 March 2007 09:05 (A review of XXX)

Not a terrible soundtrack. Mostly, you can't beat the 2 discs for the price of one. The first disc has most of the harder-edged rock/nu-metal songs, and they're actually in the order they appear in the movie. The second disc has most of the softer rock songs and rap.

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Romy And Michele's High School Reunion / More Romy And Michele's High School Reunion review

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 16 March 2007 09:05 (A review of Romy And Michele's High School Reunion / More Romy And Michele's High School Reunion)

A sweet movie with a sweet soundtrack to the eighties. Generally filled with songs over-played but undoubtedly classics of their time.

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The Craft: Music From The Motion Picture review

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 16 March 2007 09:03 (A review of The Craft: Music From The Motion Picture)

Generally, quite pleasing to the year and a great mix of songs.... In all honesty, though, I bought this specifically for Our Lady Peace's cover of "Tomorrow Never Knows"

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Trapt review

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 16 March 2007 09:03 (A review of Trapt)

Take this album as is - another in the recent trends of radio-ready hard-screamo rock - but don't be ignorant about it.

I was quite surprised at how much I found myself enjoying this album. It's one of those, that with repeated listening, grows on you immensely. Although the lyrics are not mind-blowing or overly-introspective, they do have a knack for making sense and allowing you to relate.

In the growing pool of Hoobastank-like artists... Trapt stand their own. It's definitely worth a few listens and don't regret buying it one bit.

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