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Mothership Does Not Go Down Like A Lead Balloon

Advantages: Epic, Classic, Instand Mood Changer
Disadvantages: None

...been previous greatest hits albums, Mothership is the first time that all their most celebrated songs have been brought together to create this must own cd. For those who are yet to buy or hear any Led Zep, this would be a really fantastic place to start. Every inch of this 24 track double CD collection pumps with instant classics. From the incredible opener of 'Good Times Bad Times', you can really feel the true rock 'n' roll, bluesy nature of ...
...- you only need to look as far as a comparison between 'Communication Breakdown' and 'Since I've Been Loving You' to see this clearly. Even though the second CD has the well known 'Kashmir', it is the first CD which stands out, having of course 'Stairway to Heaven', but also less well known but equally great songs such as 'Ramble On'. It goes without saying of course, that if you already own the Led Zep back cataloge, there is no reason why you need ...

theheathenchemist 21.11.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Mothership (The Very Best Of Led Zeppelin/Deluxe Edition/+DVD) [Digipak] [Remastered] - Led Zeppelin

Outstanding Kiss Album!

Advantages: Classic Kiss sound, Great Extras, Completely Re-recorded classics, DVD
Disadvantages: DVD not very long

When Kiss Frontman Paul Stanley promised the best KISS album in decades, we were all a little sceptial to say the least. Could KISS really produce an album as good as their earlier 70s work? Well the moment finally came and boy was his promise correct! The first track on the album happens to be the first single released, "Modern Day Delilah" and with the hard drums, rocking guitar solos and Pauls high pitched vocals, there is no doubt this is KISS, ...
...Animal" and in my opinion the new kiss anthem "Stand", each one sounding differant but still providing a great classic Kiss sound. "When Lightning Strikes" is new KISS guitarist Thommy Thayers vocal debut and he does a great job, sounding like a mix between Paul & Gene, and rocking a great tune. Drummer Eric Singer also has a Vocal track on the album entitled "All for the Glory" again this is definately an anthem that was made for the live shows. ...

Natonstan 30.11.2009 · Read full review

Review of Sonic Boom (Special Edition/+DVD) [Digipak] - Kiss

GaGa still brings the Excitement!

Advantages: 8 Great different sounding tracks
Disadvantages: Always leaves you wanting more & then you have to wait for her next masterpiece album.

...her earlier stuff on The Fame album. It reminds me of a summer track, listening to it whilst just chilling on the beach. It's not as catchy as the other songs but it does bring something different to this album. 8) Teeth - To be honest when i first listened to this song i thought 'What the Hell is she doing?!?' Its hard to describe this song. It reminds me of a song that would be performed in a cabaret bar and it really is an old-fashioned number. ...
...Dangerous album. He uses old school beats and strange sounding vocals to create a unique song for Lady GaGa. After a few listens to this song i found myself clicking my fingers and tapping my feet to the beat. I'm looking forward to seeing her perform this live when i go see her in concert in 2010. The album booklet is a simple black 14 page booklet which includes the lyrics to all the songs. There is also 3 pictures of Lady Gaga in her typical ...

djs89uk 09.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Fame Monster, The - Lady GaGa

Why it may not be Pulp, Jarvis maintains his solid solo catalogue

Advantages: Excellent, witty lyrics with a decent range of style. Jarvis is just too cool..
Disadvantages: No real 'big hitter' of a track that you'd find on a Pulp album if your a more general listener

...of the 90's. Further Complications is Jarvis' attempt towards a more indie Brit rock album which still oozes the class of a brilliant frontman. The title track is certainly a great opener, catchy and witty which pretty much sums up the rest of the Album. 'Angela' is one of those songs that will get in your head until people end up asking you why the hell you keep saying Angela in a funny accent and who the hell she is! other examples of this raspy ...
...tracks; not the sort that will come on your iPod shuffle and you'll skip. There are more soleful elements to the album too; Discosong and Hold Still, Hold Still especially as one of those typical 'I can barely hear him but it sounds so good' Cocker songs. It's probably become obvious that I mention nearly every song as 'Solid' but this is definately where this album comes in and it does not really contain a big chart hitting song. Then again, who ...

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Review of Further Complications [PA] - Jarvis Cocker

Excellent effort

Advantages: Not 1 bad track
Disadvantages: More tracks would make it more amazing

My boyfriend bought me this after 'Ignorance' had just been released, so I will admit I was expecting an album full of rocky songs almost screamed out. I was very wrong! A diverse range of slow and thought provoking sounds mixed with a good dose of rock. Favourite tracks include the sublime 'Ignorance', 'The Only Exception' and the fabulous 'Decode' taken hauntingly from the hit film 'Twilight'. I never got to hear theier earlier stuff, but if ...

Lisa215 08.12.2009 · Read full review
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