01.1 (Mixed by Rob Playford) - Timecode

Advantages: All songs better than 8/10
Disadvantages: Still thinking of one!

...The first two songs on the album are instantly recognisable as those that Rob Thomas has released since becoming a solo artist "This is How A Heart Breaks" and "Lonely No More". The album really is a step up from any previous works that Rob Thomas has had whilst part of Matchbox 20. Something to be is a mix of Daniel Powter, Bryan Adams, and to a certain extent, Carlos Santana. If you are a fan of Lonely No More, and would like to hear more like it, this is the album for you. Every song has a really catchy blend of ballad style singing and rock rhythm, it won't be long before you know the words to each one. It's a complete album, only faultering on about two songs, "All That I Am" , for example in which it kind of feels like his voice and lyrics have been lost within the beat. Something to be is definitely an album that I go back... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Great tunes exclusive to the dancefloor; Superbly mixed; Less commercial than other Dance CDs.
Disadvantages: Too long to wait for the next release!

...house music. This CD represents a landmark in the history of the kissdafunk brand, as it is their first CD and therefore represents a milestone in the development of the club. The CD ---------- The music itself consists of a mix of vocal, funky and electro house music, which is typical of the style of music played at kissdafunk. Generally speaking, CD One, mixed by Rob Tissera is more funky house, while CD Two is more electro dominated. The thing I really like about this CD is that many of the tunes are less commercial, but well known to genuine clubbers. Far too many dance music CDs today, consist of the same songs in a different order. Take Ministry of Sound CDs such as "Clubbers Guide" and "Funky House Sessions." Many of them contain the same overplayed, commerical tracks, such as "Fedde Le Grand - Hands up for Detroit... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: A really top album, with wide ranging appeal
Disadvantages: A bit dark and heavy for some in places...

..."proper" instruments being used liberally & vocals courtesy of Diane Charlemagne, a silky voiced associate showed this could be a mature style of music, not just for 16 year olds with a GlaxoSmithkline level of chemical content, covered head-to-toe in vicks vaporub and Burberry. The album was co-produced by one Rob Playford, who aficionados of the scene will recognise as the boss of the Moving Shadow record label, another great stable that has been turning out some of the most advanced and innovative music in this genre for well over a decade. Some people think that the greatness of the album was more down to Playford himself than Goldie, though this is debatable. Certainly it did no harm to have Playford's hand on the tiller. Here's a quick breakdown of what a few of my favourite tunes on "Timeless" sound like: Inner City Life... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful