Rosella Red - Chris While

Advantages: First time for mother and daughter to sing together on cd
Disadvantages: none

...This album is a curio in the best sense of the word. Both Chris and Kellie While are famous for other collaborations; Chris' partnership with Julie Matthews and daughter Kellie for fronting the Albion Band (in succession to Chris and Julie), E2K, and most latterly as a promising singer/songwriter. This album doesn't represent the high water mark in either woman's career but it does afford the listener a chance to hear 'blood sing'. There is a symbiosis at work here and certain tracks such as Broken Things, Van Diemen's Land, Empty Hearts, and a song first aired on Kellie's debut album Tenacious, In My Room are compellingly effective. Aficionados of Chris and Kellie While will certainly want to add this album to their collection and it is a welcome reminder of their 2003 tour. Newcomers might be best advised to consider this as... Read review

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Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: Probably one bad song from 17...

...Chris Brown was born in the small town of Tappahannock, Virginia. He says it was quite hard growing up to be noticed in such a small place, but at only 16 years old, he released his self titled debut album, 'Chris Brown.' Now at 17, (18 on May 5th), he's living the dream after his album has sold over one million copies as of 2007. Winning himself awards, appearing on hit show 'The O.C' and having a lead role in dance movie, 'Stomp the yard' alongside Neyo, Columbus Short and Meagan Good. Tracklisting: - 1. intro 2. Run it! Featuring Juelz Santana 3. Yo (Excuse me miss) 4. Young Love 5. Gimme that 6. Ya man ain't me 7. Winner 8. Ain't no way (You won't love me) 9. Whats my name, Featuring Noah 10. Is this love? 11. Poppin' 12. Just fine 13. Say Goodbye 14. Run it! remix Featuring Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri 15. So... Read review

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Advantages: It has numbers next to track names on the back, it really bugs me when artists don’t do that.
Disadvantages: It's available to the public.

...“Lady in Red”. Some maybe worse, some maybe better… Maybe… * This Waiting Heart * Chris De Burgh was obviously a porn star in a previous (Or maybe just secret) life judging by the strange grunting noises that start this song. Then we get a treat of meaningless lyrics whose only connection is rhyme, “When I’m hearing the drums in the night, When I’m seeing rivers of light.” OK. Some lovely cheapo Yamaha drum kit sounds, a few random bursts of distorted guitar buried in the mix (That must be the where allmusic’s “Rock” thing comes from) and best of all – a Sax solo. Mmmm. Although the intro, bar grunting of course (I just don’t like the images it produces) isn’t to bad – the “O Leon” chanting is a nice touch. But I feel this song is... Read review

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