Collection, The - Brendan Shine

Advantages: Consistently good songs, something likeable about every track
Disadvantages: Some lazy lyric-writing, hard to associate some tracks with their titles

...Criminally underrated songwriter Brendan Benson still remains relatively unknown in both the US and UK and, if mentioned in the press the words 'Jack White's mate' are likely to be mentioned. However, Brendan's own musical style is a far cry from the raw, rough-and-ready guitar-and-drums the White Stripes tend to offer. A multi-instrumentalist (playing many of the instruments on the record himself) Brendan proves his his adept songwriting talent with this selection of accessible power-pop tunes. Top 75 (just!) single, 'Spit It Out' opens the album, and is a great example of what is to come. The point I'm making is 'The Alternative To Love' is a record you can really enjoy listening to. There's a touching, earnest simplicity to the lyrics which adds something really nice to the music behind them, even if at first they seem a little... Read review

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Advantages: perfect for any occasion
Disadvantages: none

...Well, what can you say about this album? Madonna specialises in heart wrenching ballads, and her unique ability to adapt her vocals to suit a song is apparent here. Live To Tell, the most haunting and innocent ballad from Madonna shines in this collection, as does the cover of the Marvin Gaye classic "I Want You" - The collection misses nothing, and includes some of her biggest worldwide number 1 ballads to date. Perfect for a night in on your own, or a cosy meal with your loved one, these ballads warm the heart and stimulate the mind.... Read review

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Advantages: Great songs
Disadvantages: Bit short

...Pink Floyd, Wish You Were Here - This album is really good.Starts off with Shine on You Crazy Diamond Then it moves into the shorter songs the album is great to listen too from the first song all the way through to the very last one its one of these cds you could play all the time.The only downfall of the album is that it has not really got enough songs on it tracks included on this album are as follwed 1.Shine on you crazy diamond 2.Welcome to the machine 3.Have a cigar 4.Wish you were Here My favourite track has to be have a cigar this track is simply stunning it sounds excellent.It is a good album to get to add to your collection dont let the lack of songs put you off buying this in my opinion is a good album... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful