5 - Ashley Hutchings

Advantages: Informative and musically pleasing document of tradition
Disadvantages: The electric tracks

...Ashley Hutchings' interest in English folk tradition, developed during his days in Fairport Convention and fully realised in the Albion Band, is highlighted in this intriguing mixture of speech and music which compares and contrasts the customs and associated dances of the Welsh border counties with those of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. All of this combines to point the way back to England's "innocent" past where a local festival was an excuse for a booze-up and, on occasions, a bit of property damage directed at locals who wouldn't join in the fun. The verbal quotes, which span several centuries, also demonstrate how modernisation and officialdom brought these pastimes to near extinction. The music - Morris and Molly dancing tunes from opposite sides of the country - is by and large a treat to listen to, and proves... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Brilliant songs and track quality.
Disadvantages: Might get on you nerves if you dislike the music style.

...CD a while ago and Im addicted to it! I especially love the songs Headstrong and He Said She Said. A brilliant album for teenagers everywhere. It has a very up-tempo pop theme like many other artist's but it is also very unique. Ashley Tisdale is a brilliant singer and her music is the type you can listen to over and over agin and never really get bored of it. Also the lyrics to them are very good and they make you just want to sing along. The sound quality on this CD is excellent and the pictures (on the front etc) are professional and good quality too. However, if you don't really like Ashley's style this CD would get on your nerves a lot. I'd rate Ashley Tisdale- Headstrong 5-stars and I highly reccomend it.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: great lyrics, rhythms and vocals
Disadvantages: some people don't like the tone of her voice

...Ashley Tisdale showed us her talent in High School Musical. Now with her very first album she really hits the stage. This album is great filled with excellent songs all for a wide audience. This would be an ideal gift to a child or pre-teen, but adults would like it too! The genre is pop music and songs are catchy and meaningful. A great buy! One of my favourite songs in the album is called 'Headstrong'. The song has a really good strong beat to it and the vocals are excellent. I got hooked when I first listened to the song! More of my favourite songs are called Be Good to me and He said she Said. As Ashley is still hound she has a lot ahead of her. The two songs I just mentioned are really catchy. The electronic beats make the song much more easy to listen to and the extra vocals work well with the song. They do not have... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful