Emigrant And The Exile, The - Eric Bogle & John Munro

Advantages: Some catchy songs. Good quality of tracks.
Disadvantages: A few weaker tracks.

...Formed in 1992, Strung Out is one of Southern California’s longest running punk bands and having been one of Fat Wreck Chord’s first signings they are continually going from strength to strength. Consisting of Jason (vocals), Jordan (drums), Rob (guitar), Jake (guitar) and Chris (bass), Exile in Oblivion is Strung Out’s best effort to date and follows on splendidly from the 2002 release An American Paradox. This time round the album is more polished than previous releases, with quality running almost throughout. Always lyrically impeccable, Strung Out have, in Exile in Oblivion, provided nothing to detract from this great compliment. Mention of Lucifer and vampires adds a dark and meaningful edge to what is essentially melodic punk with a twist and explores the band’s understanding of mystery within the complex reality... Read review

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Advantages: This is a live peformance
Disadvantages: It's not a triple album

...One More Car, One More Rider by Eric Clapton When this album came out I hadn't made my annual pilgrimage to see Mr Clapton for a few years as he seemed to be taking a break. So I was having withdrawal symptoms of live music at its best and that's what you get from this artist his best at every performance. So it was with great relief that I received this CD for a present for Christmas 2003. . Although in 2004 I saw him at the M.E.N. in Manchester. When putting the CDs on I would make sure you're not interrupted as this is a live CD. Tracks on the first CD Open with a sit down set. 1. Key To The Highway - written by William Broonzy and Charles Seegar - This song kicks the album off and it is one of the best and most covered blues. Most famously by Brownie McGhee & Sonnie Terry. But put this album... Read review

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Advantages: Another great album from Audioslave - RATM meets Soundgarden to perfection
Disadvantages: I truly can't think of any

...listening to this album. It really is a fine CD and I can see it being one of my favourite releases of the year. Audioslave are a fine bunch of musicians and in 'Out Of Exile' have created a truly amazing album.... Read review

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