Impressed (24 Groups Inspired By The Legendary Impressions & Curtis Mayfield) - Various Artists

Advantages: Akon shows he's one of the greatest talents around
Disadvantages: 50 doesn't really showcase his talents in anyway

...clothing line, and he took on the ultimate publicity challenge - something that maybe Eminem wouldn't even do - when he agreed to go head to head with Kanye West on an album release date. Slated as a friendly rivalry, we have never seen anything that has revoked that statement, but 'Graduation' and 50's third album, 'Curtis' (titled after his actual real name) are two very different productions. Whilst 50 did enter the business with that mainstream buzz, it was Kanye who could now say he has the most fans, as well pretty much everyone in the world currently knows he has a new album out - whereas I'm not people are so sure about 50, even though he has brought out a heap of single releases from the album in a bid for publicity. When I talk about the differences between the artists, no difference is more obvious than the background 50 comes... Read review

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Advantages: Contains all the familiar classics
Disadvantages: None

...the perils of ghetto life and propelled themselves into wordly, sophisticated, all-round enteratiners. They undoubtedly had SOUL! They were also extremely versatile sounding just as much at home performing a glitzy showbiz standard as they did on their latest smash hit single. They were also innovative in that they were able to transcend traditional R&B styles and adapt them to intertwine with a mainstream Pop sound which allowed them to be popular with both blacks and whites. I guess this is why myself, a white boy living in Bolton in the U.K can appreciate the black sound of Detroit. They remain the worlds most popular and successful female vocal group in history and Diana Ross to this day continues to be an enthralling and extraordinary artist, remaining an icon and inspiration for the new generation of black singers and entertainers. Diana... Read review

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Advantages: starts of well
Disadvantages: lacks consistency

...When The Strokes first emerged, critics and the public hailed their debut album as the start of the 'new rock age.' The follow up to thier debut called 'Room On Fire' was somewhat disappointing, now The Strokes are back but not quite with a bang with their new album 'First Impressions Of Earth.' The Strokes are an American rock band that formed in 1999, and were hyped as the saviours of rock. The Strokes formed at a young age. Julian Casablancas (singer), Nick Valensi (guitarist) and Fabrizio Moretti (drummer) met at school. Casablancas was sent to boarding school in Switzerland at the age of 13 as he had developed drinking problems at a young age. Here is where he met Albert Hammond Jr, who would later join the band. The Strokes third album 'First Impressions Of Earth' was released in January 2006 to mixed reviews... Read review

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