In X-ile [Digipak] - LaXula

Advantages: delivers some awesome songs and an overall great sound
Disadvantages: a few bad songs thrown in

...the best in town is the second full album released by the welsh post hardcore band , the blackout. Having listened to the previous album i had high hopes for the album although this is the first album on their new record label Epitah so my concern was that they would keep the right formula. The unique 6 member band fshowcase welsh talent for post hardcore rock music, their real unique feature is that of two singers for screaming and melodies which adds up to a very polished and individual sound. This album , the best in town proves to me that the success of the first full album was no fluke delivering a powerfull sound with heavy guitar riffs and scorching screamo amongst the melodic singing. The addition of a guest singer who is the lead singer of youmeatsix was also a pleasent surpirse when listening to the album. Tracklist: 1.Shut... Read review

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Advantages: Great lyrics and some wonderful tracks
Disadvantages: It was all downhill from here

...'Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors' was Fish's first solo album and was released in 1990. The was his first release since parting ways with Marillion and, while keeping one foot firmly in the prog rock camp, looked towards his native country of Scotland and included many traditionally Gaelic instruments such as pipes and whistles. The CD contains 9 tracks plus an extra five are available for the Special Edition release. 'Vigil' was seen by many fans as being the rightful follow-up to 'Clutching at Straws' which had been Marillions last LP with Fish as the flavour and lyrical content better matched their style. 'Seasons End' which was the REAL follow-up with new vocalist Steve Hogarth was a good record but somehow had lost the force of Fish'swords. Fish also employed Mark Wilkinson, Marillion's cover artist across their first three... Read review

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Advantages: A great chill out album, perfect for summer evenings
Disadvantages: Very similar songs, not much variation

...Everybody has those days in their life when they don't want to do much of anything. Maybe you've had a bad week, or things just haven't gone the way that you'd like them to. Whatever the case may be, it just seems like a good day to do nothing. And relish in it. Until recently, I called these days Mondays. But now I have a different name for them: "Johnson Days." (Now let's not take this to a weird place, it's far too early in the review for that.) I had never heard of Jack Johnson prior to In Between Dreams. A few months ago, my aunt purchased this CD that she was incredibly excited about. So she popped it in his CD player while we were driving and I was treated to my first meeting with Jack. Cool, mellow, simple Jack. Since that first listen, I guess you could say that I've been somewhat immersed in a world of soothing melodies... Read review

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