Anthology - Bobby Bland

Advantages: Classics like Sabotage and Intergalactic
Disadvantages: Some mediocre songs

...The sounds of science is an anthology charting the progress of the Beasties from frat rock, to sublime hip hop. As such there will be a lot of variation on the album and this means you are unlikely to enjoy very song. However the way in which this album and the autobiography put this band into context is truly excellent. The noticeable evolution between “ Fight for your right “ and Sabotage is pleasing to watch from a retrospective angle This album really charts the maturing of a band who have reinvented themselves often and have become icons in their genre.... Read review

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Advantages: Well told biopic of a Rock n Roll legend with good mixture of story and songs
Disadvantages: May only appeal to those interested in 1950s style music????

...I understand Kevin Spacey was instrumental in bringing this biopic of Bobby Darin's life to the big screen. This passion is reflected in Spacey's performance and the film overall. Beyond the Sea is the story of the tragedy and excitement of Bobby Darins life and combines a truly interesting story line with the music of the great man himself. The supporting performances from Kate Bosworth and Waldon Robert Cassotto are well acted and look out for Bob Hoskins as Bobby's brother in law. There are plenty of twists and turns to the plot, which was Bobby Darins life and provide the perfect background to the performances of all his greatest hits. Kevin Spacey is utterly convincing as Bobby himself, and he can really sing it like it was!!! A good mixture of heart rending story, upbeat music, fun and comical action. The story was also... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent songs
Disadvantages: ...other than rock ones

...I guess it depends what you're into, but i don't like the BBs rock. It's just a bit rubbish.. The hip=hop and rap, and in one case - i can't remember the song name - a bit of acid-jazz-breakbeat. So they're pretty crazy. I love the hip-hop. It's great - and most of the songs on the anthology are hip-hop based - so if you're like me you;ll love the album - just skip past the rock bits. Sureshot, Alive, 3 Mcs and 1 DJ, Intergalatic, Fight for your right - all the classic singles are on there. If you're like me , and not sure what you think of the BBs =-you will enjoy this album; it's a great collection of their stuff, and because it's an anthology - you don't get the rubbish on it. Marvellous!... Read review

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