Bad Penny Blues (1955-1956) - Humphrey Lyttelton

Advantages: Probably the best release for 2001
Disadvantages: A couple of weak tracks before the end

...being played backwards so we here them the right way around. Unfortunately for me it falls in the same category as the last song as I cannot see the point. “Life In A Glass House” closes the album a heavily jazz influenced song. Radiohead playing jazz? It may sound totally bizarre but they accomplish it very well with the help of Humphrey Lyttelton on the trumpet. For me this is Radiohead’s best offering since the sublime “OK Computer” album. Although there are a few weak tracks present this album will probably be one the best released this year. Some people will complain it is still too experimental and that they should return to writing songs similar to those on “The Bends” and “OK Computer”. These albums were always going to be a tough act to follow but I believe they have done it pretty well. “Amnesiac” may lack a track... Read review

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Advantages: Some amazing, original tracks
Disadvantages: Not to everyone's taste

...sounds gorgeous. The whole track is however brought to life by Baby Blue whose great emcee style gives the song a real edge. 8/10 Track 3 - Blow My Mind When I first heard this I will admit I did give my CD player a massive whack, yet the skipping noise continued. I had soon worked out that the noise was deliberate, and once you realise it is not a sign that your CD is damaged you get used to it and even learn to love the quirky introduction. This track isn't as pretty as Sometimes, it has a heavier beat, and the background tune does sound like a bad CD, yet it is a great track, not to everyone's taste but I love the edge the song has. 7/10 Track 4 - Dreamin' parts 1 & 2 This is a continuation of Dreamin' from Out of the Blue volume 1, however if you like me did not buy her first mixtape then don't feel like you are missing out... Read review

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Advantages: Some decent rhythm and blues
Disadvantages: Film dialogue in the wrong places

...of the Blues Brothers, as Elwood Blues sings part of "Cheaper to Keep Her". It's an upbeat rhythm and blues number with some of the hallmarks of the Blues Brothers usual sound, with a horn section and a better use of the harmonica than the previous track. Whilst the earlier tracks weren't bad, as a fan of the music as well as the films, this is more like I expected from the soundtrack. Even more so, as I remember this song from the film, whereas I can't place the previous three tracks in that context. There's also a little dialogue at each end of the track, although the end part seems to be a lead in to the following song, which I don't like, especially if you're playing the album on a shuffle sequence as so many music players allow these days. That following song is another Blues Brothers classic, as I believe it featured in both films... Read review

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