21St Century - Blue System

Advantages: New Sound
Disadvantages: Not enough

...I must confess to not being a fan of the music my son enjoys, but this album is truly magnificent. The sampling of early 20th century blues combined with 21st century dance rhythms shows that this guy is a real genius. "Natural Blues" is easily my favourite song at the moment, but I can't think of any track on the album where I need to find the skip button, not something I can say for many albums I purchase! Moby told Jools Holland that the tracks were recorded in a bedroom in his New York apartment - I just wish more artists would spend time at home if this is the standard of work that they would produce.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Great album
Disadvantages: none

...Serart is a colaboration between Serj Tankian, lead singer of the heavy rock band System of a Down and Arto Tunçboyacıyan, an Armenian world/folk artist. The album has elements from many genres, including world, rock, jazz, dance, and is one of the most unique albums in my collection. Its not as obviously political as System of a Down's music, its generally much more abstract, and the lyrics are used more as an instrument. One of the stand-out tracks, 'Narina', features a great female vocalist. The instruments used thoughout the album are unusual, (at one point it sounds like dice are being roled), this adds to the uniqueness of this album. Its not mainstream music, and there is no "single" material on the album but if your looking for something different this is great.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Some brillaint easy listening
Disadvantages: A few weak tracks

...I love Jamie Cullums voice and this is a showcase of this voice as was his first album. There are one or two tracks that I personally are not that fond of but that is the only down point of this album the other 13 tracks are superb and as always Jamie throws in a couple of covers including a brilliant version of Catch The Sun. Some of the lyrics I find myself really relating to such as photograph - a brilliant track which is all about memories stirred by photos. The lyrics will really make you smile and remember good times. 21st century kid is a brilliant track too and is a slant on what it means to grow up in the 21st century and has also has a brilliant chorus. A good album and very easy listening but I have to say I prefer twentysomething.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful