Hail The Comforter - Luciano

Advantages: Very rich in styles
Disadvantages: Some songa a little too gloomy

..."One way ticket" is Luciano's fifth album, released in December of 1995. This album was his first on the VP label, which preceded many others. Track listings 1. "Black Survivor" - Has a very catchy chorus with uplifting verses to a very bassy beat. (4/5) 2. "Chant Down Babylon" - The chorus and the melodies of African drums is by far the best aspect of this song. (4/5) 3. "One Way Ticket" - My favourite song on the whole album. Even though the chorus and verses all have a very conscious message, Luciano's extraordinary vocal skills just captivates the listener. (5/5) 4. "Ragamuffin" - refers to the hardships of the times, with a sort of 'old skool" feel to it even for the 90's! (3/5) 5. "Bounty Lover" (with Lady G) - A classic love song featuring Lady G. Her dancehall style lyrics actually complement Luciano's singing... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent unconventional music, some beautiful songwriting
Disadvantages: Takes a while to grow on you.

...With their sixth studio album, Radiohead faced the unenviable task of sticking to their guns and producing an album which fitted in with their reputation of mutating musicians, while retaining the quality of their previous work. After all the fuss over the transition between OK Computer and Kid A, it would have been quite the let down for the boys to rest on their laurels and turn out a half-measured piece. Fortunately, laziness was never going to be a factor for the Oxford band. They remain one of the most intelligent group in the business when it comes to gauging their situation and taking the correct steps towards a successful new sound. Hail To The Thief received a great deal of press for its name alone. Many saw it as a jab at the American government, with Yorke particularly vocal in his dislike for the Bush administration... Read review

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Advantages: lyrics
Disadvantages: "difficult" to listen to

..."Hail to the Thief" is Radiohead's sixth Parlophone album and their latest. As any fan of the band will know their style changes dramatically with every album they produce. "Hail to the Thief" is in some ways a more mixed up album. Whereas "The Bends", "Amnesiac" and "Kid A" stick very firmly to such a well defined style, "Hail to the Thief" can feel like a bundle of surprises. The first track of the album, "2+2=5" is one of the most immersive through use of a catchy guitar riff and a lead up to a driving force that hits the listener half way through and keeps your foot tapping until the end. The easiest track to listen to for a newcomer to the band would probably be the single "There There" as it is probably the closest Radiohead would like to get to mainstream. The second track "Sit Down, Stand Up" is another one of Thom Yorke... Read review

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