Geometry Of Sentiment, The - John Butcher

Advantages: Great photos
Disadvantages: Everything else !

...Barbara Windsor has been an idol of mine since childhood. I loved her in the Carry On films & now in EastEnders as Peggy Butcher, but this album is probably the worst one in my collection. I know she is trained as a singer & has a history in theatre work & musicals, it is not her talent that is so much in question, but this album is just awful - sentimental rubbish. Some of the songs are wonderful (As Long As He Needs Me, What The World Needs Now Is Love), but her version of them just doesn't do justice to the songs. What is worse are the duets, when she sings with Joe Longthorne & fellow EastEnders stars, Mike Reid & Steve McFadden, who should definitely stick to acting !! The only good part about this album is the lovely photographs on the cover & inside, but only buy it if you are a huge fan with no musical taste !... Read review

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Advantages: Mixture of genres
Disadvantages: aged content

...favorites in my collection. Also featuring a cameo appearance by UK Apachi to introduce Original Nuttah (Shy FX ft UK Apachi), this album really does deliver some of the greates tracks of the four genres it covers. In the Hip-hop section we have the likes of: Ice Cube - You Can Do It Khia - My Neck, My Back (lick it) **explicit** Punjabi MC - Mundian To Bach Ke Snoop Dogg - What's My Name Tupac & Dre - California Love Drum' n'Bass tracks include: Shy FX ft UK Apachi - Original Nuttah Q Project - Champion Sound Ganja Kru - Super Sharp Shooter Ray Keith - Chopper One of the Drum'n'Bass tracks actually features the voice of Mike Reid, also known as Frank Butcher Garage Dizzee Rascal - I Love You So Solid - Sentimental Things DJ Zinc - 138 Trek House Zombie Nation - Kernkraft Darude - Sandstorm Operation Blade (from the film) All in all... Read review

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Advantages: Simply magnificent
Disadvantages: None

...This album reinforces the fact that Led Zep are one of the greatest bands of all time and does so in some style. The opening tracks are taken from the first album and gently prepare you for what lies ahead. Obviously after 30 years these tracks have aged but they still sound great compared to the mince regularly being served up by inferior wannabes. The guitar solos are a joy and show that Page is one of the best if not the best guitarist ever. In particular the solo on Whole Lotta Love is the best of all time and the original is miles better than the butchered theme to Top of the Pops. Robert Plant redefines what is required of a rock vocalist and is also a good songwriting partner for Jimmy Page. The throbbing rhythm machine is provided by bassist John Paul Jones and John Bonham. Jones provides a beat but also doesnt wilt under... Read review

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