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Stay beautiful - forever

Advantages: One of the greatest albums ever
Disadvantages: Its took 10 years for most people to realise it

...On its first release, the Holy Bible was described by Sean as 'not the kind of album you would play at a party'. The Holy Bible was dark, deep, almost malignant evil, with lyrics of such power that they were sung through gritted angry teeth over a breathtaking rollercoaster ride of a soundtrack. It gets the respect it deserves with this edition, which is beautifully packaged and includes many new features, it's 3 discs including the much awaited ...
...exclusive DVD footage. The album shows the Manic Street Preachers at the peak of their powers, with scratchily metallic guitars, frantic drums and random samples, a glimpse of darkness and honesty which shone like a blackened beacon amongst a world of processed pop and meaningless lyrics. The lyrics are brutally honest, ranging from political correctness to the US gun law, to prostitution, concentration camps, the death of youth, slimming disorder ...

kevduts 30.08.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Holy Bible, The (10th Anniversary Edition/Remastered/Parental Advisory/+DVD) [Digipak] [PA] - Manic Street Preachers

A Re-Release of a Modern Classic!

Advantages: Bonus DVD and loads of extra features!
Disadvantages: None!

Everything Must Go was an album that gained the Manic Street Preachers a whole new generation of fans, after the much-mourned departure of guitarist Richey Edwards. With more accessible songs than their previous releases, but still possessing the edge that made the Manics heroes to so many fans in the first place - the ability to challenge conventions with their lyrics whilst still making catchy tunes - this album every bit deserves to be re-released. ...
...on the "main" disc, as there are plenty of reviews of the original release for that, however the extras on this edition are worth the cover price and more. Alongside live tracks and demos of both released and un-released material, are some of the b-sides most loved amongst fans, in particular the spectacular Stealth Sonic Orchestra remix of A Design For Life. Other highlights include Horses Under Starlight - a beautiful instrumental, the controversial ...

vixel 18.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Everything Must Go (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition/+DVD) [Digipak] [PA] [Remastered] - Manic Street Preachers

Not quite on the Boyle

Advantages: A nice album from a lady who has provided global inspiration
Disadvantages: Heard it all before, I'm afraid

...and I'm as surprised as I was the first time I heard her sing that I am the first reviewer of it. Such is the impact that SuBo has had internationally, and the diverse opinions that she has created, I thought there would be numerous reviews on the 'Love her or Hate her' recording artist. I am neither of these, incidentally, I think I'm more of a SuBo-skeptic. It cannot be argued that she must be one of, if not the, best known women on the planet. ...
...know her, and groan when I mention her name. She has certainly divided the globe. When I first saw her on Britain's Got Talent, I was shocked, and the genuinity of the expressions of the judges adds to her appeal. I must confess my own ignorance by confirming that I had never heard the song 'I Dreamed a Dream' before. The nearest I get to musicals is when I sing in the shower. It has, all of a sudden, become as known worldwide as the woman herself. ...

kevindye 05.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of I Dreamed A Dream - Susan Boyle

No-Man - Beautiful songs you should know

Advantages: Great, accessible introduction to the band
Disadvantages: none

...Their 6th official studio album Schoolyard Ghosts was released in May 2008, and took a week to leave the player. It's an infectious, beautiful work from an occasional collaboration that has consistently brought us a skilful combination of chill and chill-out for almost two decades. As with any band, there are echoes from previous releases here, I can hear some references from Carolina Skeletons and All That You Are (both from the Returning Jesus ...
...this album is definitely moving forwards. There's a depth of self-assurance coming out of these songs that I haven't heard in the previous releases, but that doesn't mean that they've rested on their laurels. Listening to the surround version on the accompanying DVDA, the layering of sounds envelops you, it's absolutely absorbing to shut your eyes and try to hear everything that's going on around you. Lyrically, life gets picked over with Tim Bowness' ...

melinda3536 05.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Schoolyard Ghosts (+DVDA) [Digipak] - No Man

ONE WORD, AMAZING!

Advantages: consistency throughout , excellent presentation, amazing sound
Disadvantages: would love some more songs!

Kings of Leon lastest album has seen a fresh approach to classic rock traditions and orginality. The 11 track album was worth every penny in my opinion. The tracks seem to get better and better the more you listen to them making you truely fall in love with a well compiled album with consistency throughout, youl find it hard to decide upon your favourite track. The brothers and cousin have for sure lived up to their 3 other excellent albums, whilst ...

okaythen92 04.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Only By The Night - Kings Of Leon