Mary Ann Cotton - Attrition

Advantages: A wide range of unique songs.
Disadvantages: Some songs are not so favourable to me, but they may be to you!

...Russian born, new york raised singer songwriter Regina Spektor never fails to bring a unique and interesting level to the music industry. The release Mary Ann and the Gravediggers, is by far her most inventive and most "out there" album, in my opinion. Track listing is as follows: Disc: 1 1. Oedipus 2. Love Affair 3. Poor Little Rich Boy 4. Sailor Song 5. Mary Ann 6. Prisoners 7. Consequence of Sound 8. Daniel Cowman 9. Lacrimosa 10. Pavlov’s Daughter 11. Chemo Limo 12. Us Disc: 2 1. Survival Guide to Soviet Kitsch 2. Us (Video) Most importantly, Regina's songs make the listener think, they are so widely varied, drawing on influences from greek mythology, with Oedipus, the myth of a boy who inadvertenly kills his father and sleeps with his mother, albeit unbeknown to him at the time... Read review

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Advantages: See op
Disadvantages: None

...(This review refers to the original album “No More Drama” not the re-packaged one, which features extra remix tracks) As you may know I have already written a review on one of the most influential artists of all time, now I am back reviewing her 4th album “No More Drama” which includes the fantastic hit “Family Affair” Who am I talking about? None other than Ms Mary J Blige. A fantastic singer, performer and songwriter. She has already had major success with her previous album, and has been around since 1994, where we saw a fresh face, now we see Mary J and recognise her as an extremely influential artist. Her first release from the album “Family Affair” was one of her biggest hits ever and her new single “No More Drama” is a masterpiece and hopefully will give her... Read review

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Advantages: Great songs - Both upbeat and slow. Excellent harmonica playing
Disadvantages: None

...Following a purchase of a harmonica, and a "teach yourself book", I have become interested in the Blues music scene. After watching a video by a proffesional harmonica player on youtube, I was directed to blues artists such as "James Cotton", "Little Walter" and others. Because he recommended their music to enthusiastic beginners, I decided to buy James Cotton - Living the Blues. I was glad I did! This album has both soul and passion, with catchy songs which make you want to grab a harmonica and play along! There are 13 songs in total, each of which I will give my thoughts on. 1) Mississippi Freight Train - Theres no singing in this song, just pure quality harmonica playing. The classic "train" on the harmonica, it sounds great! Starts off slow, and gradually builds up to a fast beat, with the train whistling as loud... Read review

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