Simple Man - Klaus Nomi

Advantages: Restrained vocals, excellent guitar work, interesting songs
Disadvantages: A bit disjointed at times, the tracks don't flow well into each other.

...I've been a big fan of Simple Minds since the age 14 back in 1992. They had just released their Greatest Hits compilation as all bands do at some point in their career and I found myself listening to it in Our Price (remember them?!) one Saturday afternoon. I was fascinated and after buying a copy was hooked, I tracked down all their albums and taped everything about them on the radio and TV, my parents were somewhat perplexed by my sudden obsession seeing as just weeks before I had gone mad over Take That! I was being a typical teenage I guess. 17 years on and whilst still a fan of Simple Minds and their work my obsession has faded somewhat. Their last effort in 2005 failed to set me or the world on fire and did little to increase their profile and I daresay it their fan base. My partner is also a huge fan and in fact it's down to our... Read review

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Advantages: brilliant instrumentation, great vocals by Sia
Disadvantages: can sound a little bit too much like Air at times...

...Zero 7's 'Simple Things' was released last year to much acclaim. Garnering a Mercury Music Prize nomination, as well as many 'album of the month' awards, it will probably go down in history as one of the finest British chill-out albums ever. The London based duo of Sam Hardaker and Henry Binns manage to combine soothing strings with some modern electronica to provide some truly beautiful music. 'Simple Things's opener, 'I Have Seen' is a wistful and reflective song, complete with some filmic violin sweeps and moody vocals from Mozes. Sounding as though it's straight from the end credits of an old film, it sets the tone for the rest of a magnificent album. 'Polaris' continues the silver screen theme with a plush musical landscape, with some gorgeous strings once again taking centre-stage. An instrumental, it is reminiscent of Air... Read review

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Advantages: Great vocals
Disadvantages: Only snippets

...**Introduction** Thirty Five year old Joe Lewis Thomas or more commonly known as simply "Joe" has been one of the most consistent R&B solo artists for the past ten years and has worked with some of the biggest names in R&B having worked with the likes of Tyrese and Mariah Carey over that time and has also toured with the likes of Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight and Jodeci at various times throught his career. **Joe Thomas, New Man** Joe Thomas, New Man is the seventh album from Joe and was released on 23rd September 2008 on the Universal record label. The album so far contains two released singles which are E.R. (Emergency Room and Why Just Be Friends. The album is different to much of his previous stuff but still has that unmistakable Joe sound which he has carved for himself since the start of his music career. 1.) E... Read review

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