Inne And Amarach (+DVD) - Teada

Advantages: Jeff Healey (RIP) and Jon Lord
Disadvantages: Steve Morse, et al. See above.

...First of all, what is 'dual disc'? Well its a double-sided disc with a CD on one side and a DVD on the other. Neat. Except some players cannot play it. Its slightly thicker than either a standard DVD or CD so if you have slot-in loading system rather than the more traditional slide-out tray you could be out of luck trying to play a dual disc. Be careful. OK. Gillan's Inn. Well, I saw Gillan at a very small venue (Healey's in Toronto) while he was recording this album. We were about 6 feet from the stage and he was nothing short of exceptional. His voice range and power undiminshed by the ravages of time so I had high hopes for this album. The album is basically a collection of Ian's favourite songs from down the years re-recorded with some of his mates. (I'm not going to put a track list/personel list up - its on Amazon etc.) Sounds... Read review

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Advantages: Plenty to choose from
Disadvantages: Not up to her usual standards

...the effects and causes of terrorism. "Can someone tell me now, who is this terrorist, those girls that smile kindly, then rip your life to pieces?" 4. Jamacia Inn - again loosely based on betrayal, and those who take advantage of the vulnerable "The sexiest thing is trust" 5. Barons Of Suburbia - a critical look at those who rule society, which although is based in American administration is also applicable to our country. "I am piecing a potion to combat your poison" 6. Sleeps With Butterflies - the first single from the album, and that's all you can really say. It's pretty, and Tori's voice is beautiful, but it's nothing spectacular. Basically about the first tentative steps of a relationship, about giving not taking. "I won't push you unless you have a net" 7. General Joy - about the Iraq war, I believe, but it could be any recent war... Read review

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Advantages: for tomorrow
Disadvantages: none

...Now 7 years old, this is Blur's second album, and was, at the time, criminally ignored by the critics and the record buying public alike. At the time, Blur were not really very successful, and were being eclipsed by the grunge revolution of America. This is their awfully British fightback, and really is the birth of Britpop. It opens in a glorious fashion, with the single "For Tomorrow," which is a brilliant pop tune. The whole album has a real British vibe to it, as if it is saying "isn't Britain a brilliant place to live!?" from the checkout girls in Chemical World to the made up seaside inn of Villa Rosie. The musical style changes from pop to balladry to heavy "Song 2" style rock, most prominent on the short and punky "Advert," which quite coincidentally happens to be the second song on the album.... Read review

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