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L'Histiore de Melody Nelson

Advantages: Glorious music, sounds like nothing else in the world.
Disadvantages: Too much narrating; not long enough.

I imagine that most of you will not have heard any of Serge Gainsbourg’s music. Those that have, will have probably heard the relatively famous “Je t’aime” once or twice, and as a result have dismissed Gainsbourg as rubbish. A few weeks ago, I was in that very position, and so it was with much scepticism that I got this album, purely on the advice of a friend. Firstly, this album sounds nothing like “Je t’aime”, ...
...and recorded this album in England, with the help of a group of session musicians. It is built around guitar, drum and bass, but also has sweeping orchestrations. I found out, after buying this album, that it’s a great favourite of Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead. After listening to this it’s easy to see where the inspiration for Kid A’s “How to Disappear” orchestra part came from. Opener “Melody” starts ...

thegrinder2k 08.04.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Histoire De Melody Nelson [Remastered] [Digipak] - Serge Gainsbourg

Distinctly, Decidedly, Average… 3 Words

Advantages: A few stand out tracks
Disadvantages: The majority is mediocre & forgettable

...Tracks *** 1) 3 Words 2) Parachute 3) Heaven 4) Fight For This Love 5) Rain On Me 6) Make Me Cry 7) Happy Hour 8) Stand Up 9) Don't Talk About This Love 10) Boy Like You 11) Heartbreaker The album starts off with the first of four tracks that feature Black Eyed Peas front man Will I Am. 3 Words is one of the more heartfelt songs on the album and Cheryl shines through over her collaborator. Despite Cheryl's vocals sounding surprisingly fresh on the ...
...during the chorus and unlike 3 Words the two seem able to strike up a good partnership with this record which makes for a very catchy number. Then comes yet another Will I Am collaboration with Boy Like You, with a heavy beat and Cheryl's subtle vocals that blend in well with the beat this is one of the more R&B focused songs on the album and is all the better for it. If you've heard Cheryl talk about this album she always expresses how R&B centred ...

Great_reviewer07 27.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of 3 Words - Cheryl Cole

very good

Advantages: everything
Disadvantages: nothing

...very big fan of the Jonas brothers and most disney stars so when this album came out i had to have it, its about time was their first album was very good but this album was so much better than the first and with every album they get even better so i recommend you buy every album they own because they have worked there way up to the top and they are very good, in america they are very popular so im england its very hard as you dont hear a lot about ...

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Review of Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers

Very good

Advantages: great songs
Disadvantages: should be more songs

My daughters absoultley idolise the jonas brothers so for christmas i thought i would buy this cd for them after listening to it everyday in the car i thought that its actually a very good cd & i like every song on there, i would recommend it to anyone , not just people with children or teenagers because even my mum likes then , also as my daughters love them i managed to get tickets to their concerts they were extatic, very goood. In my opinion ...

Jessica123123 26.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers

Have yourself a jolly little Christmas

Advantages: Mixture of Traditional, Children and Family Classics
Disadvantages: None

...Listing 1. Here Comes Santa Claus 2. Merry Christmas Everybody 3. All I want for Christmas is You 4. We wish you a Merry Christmas 5. Frosty The Snowman 6. Jingle Bells 7. Santa Claus is Coming to Town 8. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday 9. Rockin Around The Christmas Tree 10. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 11. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer 12. When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney 13. All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front ...
...16. Little Donkey 17. White Christmas 18. While Shepherds Watched 19. I Saw Three Ships 20. Silent Night My Opinion When I originally bought this I thought it would only be suitable for my 4 year old but even on Boxing Day this is still being played in our household and is loved by both children and adults alike. All 20 songs on the CD are family favourites and I would strongly recommend. Thank you for reading and best wishes for Christmas ...

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Review of Here Comes Santa Claus (20 Festive Favourites For Kids) - Various Artists