Krautrock (Music For Your Brain) - Various Artists

Advantages: Great Krautrock
Disadvantages: Need To Be In teh Right Mood

...NEU! Were at the forefront of the Krautrock movement in the early 70's and have been credited as influences on the likes of Sonic Youth, Stereolab, The Sex Pistols and David Bowie as well as the current electronic movement. And the site http://www.astralwerks.com/neu/ goes on to say "Neu! Created a new kind of rhythm that bridged the gap between rock n roll's syncopation and dance music's four-to-the-floor beats. Neu's music is simple, natural, creating evocative soundscapes that are stimulating rather than tranquilizing. Sugarcoated melodies are balanced upon driving almost hypnotic beats." For a change the record company spiel is absolutely spot on. NEU! Comprised of former members of Kraftwerk, Klaus Dinger (Stimme, Prekussion, Gitarre, Klavier and Orgel) and Michael Rother (Gitarre, Piano, Synthorc, Elektronik and Stimme), and I... Read review

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Advantages: Music for all ages
Disadvantages: Cool of songs that could have been missed off

...This an absolutely fantastic Cd full of great songs, really gets you dancing round the room with your air guitar whatever your age. There is songs on from most decades and a one all the family will enjoy from young children to the grand parent's (Even those hard to please teenager's). Some of the songs on here include the great title track school of rock and my personal favourite Growing on me by the darkness. It also includes the classic song Under Pressure by David Bowie. It makes me wish that I had a teacher like Jack Black as my music teacher when I was at school. Artists and songs on this album are School Of Rock - School of Rock Substitute - The Who Under Pressure - David Bowie Touch Me - The Doors Sunshine of Your Love - Cream Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin Set You Free - The Black Keys Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks Heal... Read review

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Advantages: Interesting mix of musical styles
Disadvantages: Not exactly groundbreaking

..."I have long-term plans to dismantle music. I mean it". So speaks Jewish/ Canadian MC and self-styled "supervillain" Chilly Gonzales, a techno-terrorist plotting and scheming from the confines of an East German TV station. Having shot the video for last single "The Worst MC" in an old people's home, complete with freestylin' geriatrics, and claiming that he only spends two days a year on creating music, you'd expect him to walk it like he talks it. You'd expect something pretty unique. As it is, Gonzales Uber Alles is merely adequate; good but not great; a mish-mash of hip-hop, trip-hop, pop and jazz. Going by its title alone, you'd expect second track "Real Motherfuckin' Music" to be an impassioned rant against those artistes who simply don't come up to scratch. It's actually a vocal-free affair, cutting and pasting scratches... Read review

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