Classic Blue Note Recordings, The - Dexter Gordon

Advantages: Interesting idea
Disadvantages: Not classic Hayward; repetitive

...). The instrumental is however inferior. 12. As Long As The Moon Can Shine ** The third and least distinguished of the Mike Batt compositions. 13. Stairway to Heaven ** An interesting idea; take the Led Zeppelin classic and give it a total make over. Mike Batt says in the cover notes I think it was the absence of the rhythm section which made the album “work”. Nobody could accuse us of trying to emulate Led Zeppelin by recording “Stairway to Heaven” with no bass, guitars or drums in sight’. Not for me! I wonder whether Messrs Page or Plant would recognise their opus. Even Dolly Parton has made a thundering success (in a totally different way) of this song. Overall, this album does not quite gel. Interesting enough for a quick listen but it is not destined to be incorporated in more than the most die-hard of collections. It is also... Read review

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Advantages: Love the sound - romantic and dreamy
Disadvantages: Some might think it is music for an ivory tower

...The Moody Blues were one of the most successful exponents of symphonic rock. Their Classic 7 lps, released between 1967-1972 established them with a messianic following, particularly in the states, who sought the answers to the universe in the group's lyrics. Musically they developed from using an orchestra in "Days Of Future Passed" to increasingly depending on sounds generated by the mellotron, a keyboard instrument pioneered by the Beatles, which had the capacity to both enrich and alter the other instruments. By 1972 however the band was exhausted from recording and touring and a decision was taken after the 1973 world tour to take a break. There were also undercurrents of discontent about financial affairs and keyboard player Mike Pinder's decision to emigrate to California to rear birds (the feathered kind) and develop his... Read review

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Advantages: Good Classic Hip-Hop Songs
Disadvantages: None

...As most of you will know, Kiss, the popular radio station and music channel are always bringing out various artist Rap/Hip-Hop and also R'n'B collections. This Hip-Hop classics is one of Kiss's most recent presentations. With 2 discs, there are some great hip-hop classics thrown into this collection. Whether you are a hip-hop fan or not, you will know most, if not all of these hip-hop classics from the 90's and some even earlier. This collection is a 2 disc set, which has 19 songs on each disc. So, on with the songs. (Note: Some will be explained long, but others not so long as I am reviewing 38 songs!) Disc 1 ●Dr Dre ft. Eminem - Forgot About Dre● This song is a fantastic one to start off a hip-hop classics album, as Dr Dre is the first, most popular and best selling hip-hop/rap artist and producer, closely... Read review

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