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The Cure - Greatest Hits

Advantages: All the best songs in one place
Disadvantages: Not worthwhile for the aged-old fan

Being the impressionable 21-year old, I'm always keen to find new music to add to my collection or taste. But sometimes it helps to go back a few years as well.... A couple of years ago, if you'd have asked me to name a couple of Cure songs, I'd have said "what?" and the closest I'd be able to come is say "isn't their lead singer a bit 'eccentric' for an old man?".... However, upon a visit to the iTunes store and typing in 'The Cure', I recognised ...
...Well, I thought maybe it would be because Robert Smith & co have been doing rather well off royalty money from adverts/theme tunes/backing music in recent year.....no, it's because they've produced music that has stood the test of time and is just as good now as it was then. It's music that still gets played in rock nightclubs, radio stations, TV channels and maybe it does get the odd bit of 'extra' airtime. (E.g. "Close To Me" being on a BBC Three ...

carl.mcqueen 26.09.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Greatest Hits - Cure

Birth of The Original Goth.

Advantages: Some of the greatest ever songs of the 80's
Disadvantages: None. Except maybe not enough of their other classic songs.

Not many bands can claim that they gave birth to an entire cultural phenomenon. The Sisters of Mercy were undoubtedly one of the most influential bands in Pop-Rock music. They started a fashion and music movement that is still alive today. TSoM (The Sisters of Mercy), along with The Cure, are more responsible for the word "Goth" (in it's musical sense) being understood today than anyone else. From bands like Nine Inch Nails to Christian Metal bands ...
...be seen. At the start of the 80's, various bands pushed towards more abstract or non-formulaic music, contributing to the overall Goth idea, such as The Cult, the Damned, and The Cure. But it was TSoM who made their sound synonymous with Goth. They defined it. Later bands such as The Fields of Nephilim and The Mission borrowed from TSoM, as did all the 80's bands borrow and influence each other whether consciously or unconsciously. Except, TSoM, ...

NIRVANA7XXXSTACY 15.12.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Slight Case Of Overbombing, A (Greatest Hits Vol.1) - Sisters Of Mercy

Of Whales and not so much of the woe if you please!

Advantages: see review
Disadvantages: none

Of Whales and Woe is Les Claypool's first proper solo album. His name may not be familiar to all as he is better known as Primus' frontman bassist extraordinaire. This album was released back in 2006 on his own record label Prawn Song. (It was recently re-released on vinyl as of November 2009.) Not so much of the wacky lyrics on this album but a far more accessable feel than his previous works. Nearly every track featured here is bass-driven in his ...
...check this out! The arrangements of the other instruments like saxophone sitar, guitar and drums, etc sit really well together without drowning anything out. The songs themselves are really catchy and you'll find yourself singing along too by the end of it. There is even one track on here, Iowan Girl, written specially for his wife with some of the most amazing bass playing I have ever heard. There isn't a bad track on here in my opinion. TRACK LISTING: ...

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Review of Of Whales And Woe - Les Claypool

My review of Radiohead´s OK Computer

Advantages: A great number of songs are good. Highly original.
Disadvantages: No all the songs are that great.

Radiohead does it again. Highly original record. Most songs last forever. The in and out bass line of "Airbag" is brilliant. I also like the way this song slowly unfolds, specially the brilliant guitar. You might be surprised to hear that I don´t care too much for "Paranoid Android" one of their most famous singles. I thought "Subterranean Homesick Alien" was great too. "Let Down" is also a super song that must be in your collection. "Karma Police" ...

Prophet777 24.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of OK Computer - Radiohead

My review of Sarah Mclachlan´s Afterglow

Advantages: A few super songs.
Disadvantages: Some songs are not that good musically speaking.

I have always admired and been a fan of Sarah McLachlan´s music. Certain songs I find better than others. My favorite song in this record is "Fallen". It is a musically breath taking and perfect song in my opinion. It is one of those songs that lasts forever. I never get tired of listening to it. I also liked "Drifting", "Answer" and "Time". I didn´t care too much for the rest. She has great songs, the only problem with the album is that it is one ...

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Review of Afterglow - Sarah McLachlan