Best Of British - Final Test

Advantages: Great album, great listenability and powerful lyrics
Disadvantages: If you aren't into the indie scene, it can seem a tad samey

...This album is brilliant. I thought I'd start this review by saying that before I went into further talks on what it contains, because quite simply I love it. I'll do my best to avoid a fan bias, but I can assure you that when I first saw & heard these guys I was as unsure as you might be. I'm not one to go for fads or get interested in a band for their gimmicks-so I was delighted to discover this band have more to like than their gimmicks. In fact, they have no gimmicks at all, their slightly offbeat ways have merely been defined so by the mainstream industry. You may be confused about what I mean. Well if you ever see pictures or footage of this band performing, then you'll understand. Dressed in WW1 military attire, this band dominate the stage with more than just a defiant presence, but assorted foliage and stuffed birds too... Read review

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Advantages: It has every Maiden classic you can think of!
Disadvantages: A few tracks which really shouldn't be on there.

...suspiciously similar to music found in the computer game Final Fantasy 7! The Trooper: Perhaps the greatest ever Maiden track, and certainly my favourite. More epic than a chapter from Lord Of The Rings, and as much twin guitar you can shake a stick at. Tells the tale of the charge of the light brigade, from one British soliders point of view. The Number Of The Beast: A classic that has stayed with many fans as long as they've followed Maiden. This track is certain to get your grandmothers nickers in a twist when she hears Bruce Dickinson scream out "666, The number of the beast!" A track you simply cannot afford to leave out of a compilation. Revelations (Live): A simply superb mix of classic heavy metal, and soft, smooth slow verses. Truely a fantastic live song, with punching guitar riffs, and epic melodies. The Prisoner: "I am... Read review

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Advantages: Another great for the artist, good lyrics and great choice and mix of fresh music
Disadvantages: A strong language which could cause offense aswell a poor consistency

...Let me make my moment of fame known here while I introduce and represent the much awaited Missy Elliott and the album - This Is Not A Test. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MISSY E. - Introduction ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Missy Elliott, also known as ' Missy E' releases her latest album - This Is Not A Test. After building a huge empire around her Gold Mind Inc. from the early 90's much has progressed for her. She's dedicated herself to the music industry and her strong personality and attitude to life sure shows this. The female hip hop artist has long being putting efforts into her work, such as song writing and co-producing for big names including Whitney Houston. Though she were running high on success, the money too, she carried on and all her works now lead her to become the best female hip hop artist there is to date. Missy E has... Read review

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