Aces Back To Back - Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Advantages: A few good tracks
Disadvantages: Bit disappointing overall

...I am Welsh, I love to see Welsh bands doing well. What do I say about the Phonics? I saw them at the Morfa Stadium at Swansea & I thought they were ACE! I enjoyed previous albums; 1. Word Gets Around 2. Performance & Cocktails 3. Heck- I even enjoyed JEEP (There were better tracks on this album than the newest one!!) The newest album contains singles; 1. Maybe Tomorrow 2. Movie Star 3. Madam Helga As far as I am concerned all of the singles were pretty weak, when compared to previous releases! My album did not include MovieStar either, so I had to buy the additional single to get this! As I have said, I do like the Phonics & I will not condemn their success, however, I would like to see them go back to their roots & rock the place, instead of sounding bland & samey! I hope to see their next release... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: heartfelt lyrics and great music to listen to
Disadvantages: would have liked to have seen a happier song to end the album

.... Singing, So long, Jimmy, so long. Sure we're glad for the experience, We miss you now you've gone. We're just swimming in your soul 'cause, Billy This is all about a guy named Billy who decided to cheat on a woman that he was with, and now he's left with nothing but an empty bed, sorrow for a soul mate and absolutely nothing left that's wholesome within his life. He had his fun, now he's paying the price by being alone. It's too late to turn the clock back no matter what. The lyrics are trying to say in this song as far as I know, that think before you do anything otherwise you could end up paying a big price for not thinking, then having nothing left at the end of it all. This has a great tune and is another one of James' great songs upon this album. Once he was a lover sleeping with another. Now he's just known as a cheat... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: An Outstanding album
Disadvantages: some weak tracks

...Amy Winehouse - Back to Black Amy Winehouse is truly a Diva of all Divas. In and out of rehab and really living the songs she sings. You would hardly think she is only 24 years old her birthday being in September of 1983. And her soulful voice sounds like something you would find in a 60's American club not coming from this girl born in Southgate London! Back to Black was her second album released following the not so successful album "Frank" which released in 2003. Back to Black was a top selling album of 2006 and was nominated for six Grammy awards five of which she won! I think most people have heard of this album if not actually own it. With 11 separate songs on this album the price I paid for it back in 2006 of £15 was definitely worth every penny. Nowadays though you could pick up a brand... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful