Gentle Breeze, A - Johnny Hodges

Advantages: Original and fresh, something new
Disadvantages: Can get repetitive

...again through out the years I would seem. This epitomises what the album is about, really. A mixture of Nu-Metal and melody, of wistful Opera and broody indie.The third track is ‘Everybody’s Fool,’ which is another toe-tapper with loud guitars and great melody and next up we have the gentle, ‘My Immortal.’ Track Five is ‘Haunted.’ This is an interesting song, mixing all qualities of which this band are about.The second part of the album kicks off with the stomping ‘Tourniquet.’ Ben Moody’s guitar playing really shines here with a brilliant riff that you will keep humming for a while after and wanting to press ‘Repeat.’ The sixth song on the album is ‘Imaginary.’ This one is another goodie that emphasized Amy’s great vocal talent. Next up is ‘Taking over me,’ which is a bit clichéd and here we start to feel that the songs are beginning... Read review

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Advantages: Morrissey's best solo album
Disadvantages: You might not like Morrissey!

..."I bear more grudges than lonely high court judges" became somewhat ironic when 3 years later Morrissey (and Johnny Marr) were sued by ex-Smiths drummer Mike Joyce (Joyce was not happy with his percentage share of Smiths royalties) and taken to the High Court. 7/10 Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself Another beautiful song that gently pans out and is in perfect sync with Morrissey's haunting vocals. The song is about an aspiring singer and Morrissey's attempts to warn her about the dangers of fame and the people who will exploit and seek your money: "Why don't you find out for yourself ? Then you'll see the glass Hidden in the grass" 9/10 I Am Hated For Loving Another gorgeous song, this reminds me of one of those melancholic and beautiful Smiths weepies that they would put out as a b-side. Morrissey really digs... Read review

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Advantages: Perfect adult pop,great arrangements,some brilliant songs
Disadvantages: vocally weak at times, a couple of weaker tracks

...'Amorino' is Isobel Campbells first solo release.The former darling of Belle and Sebastian initially formed the under rated band 'The Gentle Waves' on splitting from the band and ex Stuart Murdoch.This album sees greater progression and she stamps her originality on it content wise. Isobel provides us with a 13 track album that is at lush whilst being fragile and as you would expect from an ex Belle and Sebastian member,intimate. Tracks 'Amorino'. The title track is a sad lament and decorated with flute.It has a very Europen sound to it and this is further reitereated by the fact that the majority of the lyrics are in French.It is a gentle opener on a gentle album but is melodic and creeps inside your head after a few listens. 'The Breeze Whispered Your Name'. Driven by a heavy double base line Isobel whispers the words... Read review

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