Shades - Knights Of The Abyss

Advantages: Stark Minimalism And Intuition
Disadvantages: Should Be In Prison

...Seventeen Seconds is one of those “greater than the sum of its parts” type records. Despite the stylistic differences and the fact that a decade passed before either outfit would explode onto the music scene, “Seventeen Seconds” is guitar music’s second cousin to the early work of Massive Attack and Portishead. Seldom has an understated, atmospheric album contained so many shades and subtleties. “Seventeen Seconds” can sound relaxing, it can sound disturbing – it all depends what mood you are in. The album may have marked the start of Robert Smith’s own personal journey into the abyss, but in terms of the band’s career it marked the point where a group of young men truly found their own sound and set out to take it forward and onward. Not everyone loved them for eschewing conventional song-writing and musical presentation for so many years... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: catchy , enjoyed by all ages
Disadvantages: video

...Deeper shade of blue is a different style to what steps are used to , however it is a good song! On the cd , there are no b sides just a couple of remixes of deeper shade of blue which seem to go on and on and repeat themselves. As always the steps dance routine to deeper shade of blue is included. The video is also on the cd , but is very difficult to find which is a shame! Deeper shade of blue is one of them songs where you can get up and dance to! This song is one of them songs that people of all ages enjoy listening to. If it was just the song I was reviewing I'd give it 10/10 but because i'm also reviewing the cd features i'm going to give it an 8/10... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: the best songs by Brian McKnight spanning 13 years!
Disadvantages: there are some of his other fab songs missing

...Brian McKnight is a versatile singer, composer and producer. He is well respected for his skills on the piano and guitar as well as his outstanding singing! He is amazing at singing smooth R&B but can also perform beautiful gospel tunes as well.. He has a very smooth distinctive voice - there are few R&B/soul fans that will not have heard of him - if you love R&B, you will love this man & you will love this album.. Over the years, Brian McKnight has recorded with the likes of Nelly, Vanessa Williams, Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Kenny G. and many more!.. He is said to have sold over 26 million records worldwide (wow!!) and has gone double platinum with his previous album Back At One. Brian McKnight has been singing for over 12 years and this album spans from 1989-2002! - Brilliant!!!.. Here is the track listing 1... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful