Aromatherapy - Geraint Hughes

Advantages: Powerful. Meditative.
Disadvantages: None

...Most of the time, you will stumble upon "Chillout" music in refined boutiques, shopping malls, and even garden-centres. They are often supported by a flimsy platform, with bright yellows tags that read "the ultimate chillout" - "put your feet up"... well you know... that kind of high-market overdramatic snobbery. What I am saying here is that the tag "chillout" music pretentiously implies it's core function, without consideration for the artists from whom the source material originated from. "Tranquil Chillout", yet another ostentatious title, is a rare compilation by performers Oliver Gillespie, Paul Cheneour, John Hartley, George Raphael, Mike Vickerage, Oliver Chung, Geraint Hughes, Christian Lacroix and Chris Glassfield. The whole oeuvre is divided into 3 CDs, each containing 5 tracks, totalling to a number of 15 tracks... Read review

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Advantages: Well produced, clear message, feat. Brooke Fraser
Disadvantages: Dissapinting versions of the two best known songs

...Tim Hughes new album 'Holding Nothing Back' is a real testament to the Christian faith. The opening track 'Happy Day' (well known to all Soul Survivor goers) is a positive message about the hope that Christian's have. Hughes includes two tracks 'Almighty God' and 'Be My Everything' which have already been out for a year or two now. These two songs have been changed from their original setting and for me this doesn't really come off. The whole album is passionate about the Good News that Jesus brings and Hughes humbleness is portrayed throughout. 'Clinging to the Cross' is the finest example of this. His collaboration with Brooke Fraser in this track works a treat and this is arguably the song of the album. This is a fantastic worship album and recommended to all Christians and those who want to discover more about the Christian... Read review

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Advantages: Everything to gain
Disadvantages: Too much gainage

...of Rhuddlan, a formal joining together did not arise until 1536, shortly after which Welsh law, which uncontrollably to be used in Wales after the conquest, was fully replaced by English law below the Laws in Wales Acts 1535-1542. The CD speaks all that in less words! Wales is habitually referred to as "the land of song", being predominantly famous for harpists, male voice choirs, and solo artists including Sir Geraint Evans, Dame Gwynneth Jones, Dame Anne Evans, Ivor Novello, Madam Adelina Patti, John Cale, Tom Jones, Bryn Terfel, Ozzy Osbourne, Mary Hopkin, Katherine Jenkins, Shirley Bassey and Aled Jones. None of these people are on this album. But you understand me because I understand you. Buy this album, appreciate Welsh!... Read review

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