House, R&B, Soul & Rap > Brand New Heavies House, R&B, Soul & Rap

Advantages: Well arranged music
Disadvantages: None

The acid jazz overtones of the Brand New Heavies make them quite unlike any other band I have the fortune to have in my collection. You might never have heard of them, but it’s likely you know a couple of songs off this album, as they’re pretty well known. The two infinitely poppie tracks – ‘Dream On Dreamer’ and ‘Midnight At The Oasis’ rose fairly high in the charts in the mid-90s, and while they are great tracks, there’s some much better tracks ...
...‘Snake Hips’) are perfect examples, as they are both excellent tracks without the need for vocals, such is the musical skill of the rest of the band. N’dea Davenport’s smooth vocals make all the difference however, and her vocal power transforms some tracks from something brilliant into something altogether more exciting. Personal favourites of mine include ‘Back To Love’, ‘Fake’, ‘Worlds Keep Spinning’ and ‘Day Break’ – the five and a half minute ... Read review

Advantages: Good all round album
Disadvantages: Quite similar too previous offerings, but still good

The album "Shelter" is so funky !"The Brand New Heavies "have done really well with their mix of funky beats and laid back melodies. Such tracks as "Shelter" & "You are the Universe" are brilliant and some of the best I have heard in a long time. The album is made up of catchy tunes and time enduring lyrics which really make you get up and groove!. I have listened to this album over and over again and I never get tired of it, infact, it seems to ...
...to those who are already fans of the New Heavies but also to those who have never heard of them as this is a type of music nearly everyone will enjoy, and continue to enjoy for a long time to come! I take my hat off to them as they have really out done themselves with this musical offering. ... Read review

Advantages: Great production
Disadvantages: Little variation

"Ain't A Damn Thing Changed" is the 1991 release from the East Coast Hip Hop duo of Gregg Nice and Smooth B, Nice & Smooth. It comes two years after their debut album "Nice and Smooth" which managed to grab the attention of many as they came with humourous rhymes to act as a counter-balance to all the newnew a Gangsta rap which had built up on the West Coast of America. These New Yorkers bring fire in this release, showign how the East Coast can ...
...1991). 1. "Harmonize" Nice & Smooth blaze through with this one as they show what they have to offer in singing as well as rapping with this opener, they do this by harmonizing some of the lyrics, to contrast with the MCing which they perform. The production to it is very suitable to the subject of this as they display what they are capable of, they use Public Enemy samples to show where they have come from (musically). *Three Stars** 2. "Cake ... Read review

Advantages: Groundbreaking! Happy!
Disadvantages: None

This is truly one of the best albums I own! I am only 21 and have listened to Jackie Wilson since I was about 5. This man is a legend, and this album features his greatest tracks such as 'Reet Petite,' 'Higher and higher,' 'Sweetest Feeling,' 'Baby workout,' and 'Doggin around.' The great thing about Jackie wilson is that he always has the right song for any occasion, and the lyrics always seem to fit with how i am feeling! I feel Privaliged to ...
...that he is my ultimate favourite singer they always say 'Whos she?' So since I have owned this album, I have tried my hardest to introduce it to my friends and get them hooked! It is the perfect album if you want to relax and feel happy, or generally if you just fancy a good sing along!!!!! BUY IT NOW!!!!!!!! ... Read review

Advantages: Instrumental, Vocals...
Disadvantages: Some weak points...

...It Offend You, Yeah? - You Have No Idea What Your Getting Yourself Into... = When I was rummaging through a few of my CD's a few weeks ago, I thought to myself " I really need a change of music ". I had only become more interested in music a few motnhs before then, but I got bored with the usual pop music and some R & B classics, so I thought I would give some other artists work a listening to. ...
...untilI found Does It Offend You Yeah?.I looked up a little about this band and was quite impressed of how good they were as they were compared to the brilliant band of Muse. I decided to go on to Youtube and check out some of Does It Offend You Yeah's songs, and I was quite impressed, but was I right?... The next day I went on to Amazon and looked for any of the albums that Does It Offend You Yeah? have released. I noticed this album, and after ... Read review