Best Of The Alexander Brothers, The - Alexander Brothers

Advantages: OK if you like Brother Beyond
Disadvantages: Perhaps a bit limited in scope

...The Very Best of Brother Beyond The Very Best of Brother Beyond might seem to be a contradiction in terms for the cynical. But, there's more to Brother Beyond than you might at first suspect. The tracks on this CD are: The Harder I Try. He Ain't No Competition Be My Twin Can You Keep a Secret? How Many Times? Chain-Gang Smile Drive On When will I See You Again Trust The Girl I Used To Know I Should Have Lied Act For Love The Harder I Try (12" version) Drive On (Apple Mix) Be My Twin (12" version) Can You Keep a Secret (89 extended mix) He Ain't No Competition (12" version) I must admit that I am intrigued by the slightly "Trompe l'oeil" effect of portraying this CD as a CD of 17 different tracks when, in fact, four of them are versions of another song on the CD. Oh, yeah. Sorry. I forgot. They are different... Read review

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Advantages: Quite original
Disadvantages: Little variation

...I hadn't heard of this group, Little Brother, until 2005, when they released their second album entitled "The Minstrel Show", obviously gaining a lot of criticism due to the name, it drew me in to find out more about what they are about. Since this album, they have brought out two EPs ("The Commercial Free EP" and "Separate But Equal"), leading up to this "Getback". Little Brother was a North Carolina-based Hip Hop trio, consisting of Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh and 9th Wonder, but since the latter member left they are now a duo. 'The 9th Wonder of Little Brother' left because his role was to be a producer for their beats, so he wasn't attending their tours, and his presence wasn't really required to make the group work. They have officially stated that there is no beef between the existing members of the group and 9th Wonder, so... Read review

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Advantages: Fabulous production, a real mix of styles
Disadvantages: None!

...throwing in a bit of the unexpected. This album is probably their most accesible to date, there is literally something on here that will appeal to everyone, whatever your taste in music. I really can't pick a favourite track off the album. The album art is big, dominant and in your face. "Push The Button" really does show that The Chemical Brothers are still on top of their game. If you ever have the chance to see the Chemical Brothers Live at a festival make sure you do; they put on one of the best lives shows I have ever seen, it is truely amazing. So, all it really remains for me to say is, go buy this album. You will not be disappointed. Thanks for reading! Some useful websites: www.thechemicalbrothers.com (official site) www.chemicalbrothers.net (unofficial site) www.themagicnumbers.net www.pias.com/timburgesswebsite (the... Read review

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