Gonna Be Some Changes (1946-1954) - Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup

Advantages: Unique example of early nineties Pop
Disadvantages: Not enough of it!

.... For some reason, whenever I hear this song I think of Duran Duran, although its not really their style, I imagine they could have done a really cool rocked punked up version of this. The lyrics are about a freindship crumbling because of one not telling the truth or selfishness, its about these issues and how they contribute to ending a relationship, the person in the song is asking his lover to "change for the better" and see an end to this "decadence." If love were all If love were all is very different to the usual style of the pet shop boys. Its got a classical edge to it, and is quite slow reminiscient of the fourties or fifties! Similiar to a big band style, and reminds me slightly of Frank Sinatras work. Its simply about love, and the idea that the more you love a man the more you give him and trust him, but the greater you have... Read review

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Advantages: A brand new sound to an increasing overcrouded genre
Disadvantages: Some tracks take a few listenings to get used to - and you may not like them at all!

...Dubbed as one of the best singer/songwriters in 2005, Joseph Arthur actually has been in the business of making tremendous music and giving astounding live performances since 1997 (at least). Peter Gabriel of Genesis fame (although that had nothing to do with me listening to Joseph Arthur) recommended him to Real World Records in 1997, which lead to the release of Joseph's first album, "Big City Secrets". However, this, his latest work of art, is by far considered as his best yet. (On tracks 3, 5 and 6, the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra feature) THE TRACKS 1 - In Ohio - Less of a track, more of an opening intro into the album. Simply a line of very dark guitar chords and Joseph's echoey voice. 2 - Can't Exist - This could easily be the best track on the album. It's memorable and has all the features of a "best... Read review

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Advantages: Very original
Disadvantages: Sometimes production doesn't quite work

..."Boy In Da Corner" was the 2003 debut album from the London rapper Dizzee Rascal. This album will soon be seen as a classic as it marked a change in the UK urban music seen as between 1998 and 2002, the dominant music sub-genre, was the Electronica-based style of Garage (which then broke down in to the two main categories of 2-Step and 4x4). At these times, the music was all dance music and focused on female vocals over a new-age Electronica beat, but as males began to dominate the scene with the likes of So Solid Crew, Heartless Crew, and the More Fire Crew, Garage then declined and became the UK equivalent to Gangsta rap in the US. A short time after the release of this album saw this new form of Garage be named Grime, due to its grimey beats and hardcore raps, and this was the pioneering album release in this genre. Just... Read review

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