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The flute is excellent

Advantages: Agressive lyrics, food for thought
Disadvantages: The audio quality

Initially I got hold of a vinyl of this album and during the upgrade period it was the third album to be added to my CD collections and I’m very proud to own it. Named after 18th century agriculturist, Jethro Tull came into existence in 1967 led by Ian Anderson. Basically from Blackpool & Luton, Great Britain. With typical flute work of Ian Anderson, they made the cross lead of guitar and flute their forte. Guitarist Martin Barre became a part of ...
...Ohara and Doane Parry. Drummer Bunker left the group after “Aqualung” was released. However their first foray “Sunshine Day” into the international scene was massive fiasco. But in 1971 Jethro Tull’s best ever work “Aqualung” was released but Ian Andersson’s lyrics became quite controversial because of his unadulterated statement on religion and society. But they undoubtedly cut out their niché with the magical flute of Ian Anderson and nervous but ...

roktimdutta 19.04.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Aqualung - Jethro Tull

SCORE - A great purchase

Advantages: Technically advanced, melodic, powerful, well produced
Disadvantages: No CD Inlay (Small pickup)

This late 2006 release follows in the footsteps of Metallica (S&M). The Digipak contains 3 discs. Disc 1 is just the band, Disc 2&3 includes the Octavarium Orchestra. I would recommend this album based on the following- - It is technically advanced - Great melodies and harmonies - A slightly different apporach to Progressive Metal - using complex rhythms and melodies, with an Orchestra. The pack does not come with a CD inlay/cover which I found ...
...This is only a minor pickup however - the music is brilliant. John Petrucci peforms well throughout the album - varying his guitar solos slightly (improvisation). Innocence Faded (Disc 1 Track 6) brings back the old school Dream Theater sound that never gets boring. The epic track Octavarium on Disc 3 - 27 minutes long. This is quite possibly the best track in the Digipak. If you are a progressive metal/rock fan, or enjoy complex and technical ...

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Review of Score (20th Anniversary World Tour - Live With The Octavarium Orchestra) [Digipak] - Dream Theater

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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Review of Brand New Eyes - Paramore