Simplicity [Digipak] - Art Blakey

Art Brut - Bang Bang Rock & Roll

Advantages: Rock and roll....comedic style!
Disadvantages: Disadvantages?!

The world of rock music may be constantly changing with bands taking styles and "combining" them accordingly etc......however "comedy rock" was never really mastered, unless you count Spinal Tap! Tenacious D certainly seem to be the front-runners, however may I throw another band into the equation - Art Brut Released earlier this year, "Bang Bang Rock & Roll" is the band's debut album and vocalist Eddie Argos certainly seems to have, on first impressions, startling similarities to Mike Skinner of The Streets's "talking" style of vocals, combined with raw, rash rock and roll. Is he really talking? Or as I'm sure the band would agree; singing in a style that is so ground-breaking that we simpletons cannot understand it. Opening track "Formed a Band" does actually explain his vocal style to some extent - "this is my singing voice, it ...

carl.mcqueen 17.11.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Bang Bang Rock 'n' Roll [Digipak] - Art Brut

Complex Simplicity

Advantages: Loads of great tracks
Disadvantages: None really!

Teedra Moses is a name that will be unfamiliar to a lot of people, even those who claim to be a fan of R&B will struggle to recall a time at which they have stumbled upon Miss Moses. Allow me to enlighten you. Teedra Moses was born in Louisiana, New Orleans and later moved to California, daughter to gospel singer Shirley Moses. Complex Simplicity was the debut album from the girl who formally worked as a wardrobe assistant for the likes of R&B superstars R Kelly & Kelis amongst others. It has to be said, what a debut it is. The purest form of R&B beautifully executed and 100% underground, and extremely credible. 01. Be Your Girl -------------------------- The album kicks off with the highly addictive and sexually charged 'Be Your Girl'. A gorgeous track with a tried and tested themed. Vocally this is delivered so wonderfully ...

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Review of Complex Simplicity - Teedra Moses

A welcome return to simplicity

Advantages: Easy to use, fun, addictive
Disadvantages: graphics, getting to grips with the controller

Where to start with the Wii. I am a bit of a technophobe - I don't own a snazzy phone, my digital camera broke 6 months ago and I still haven't bought another one and I don't even have the internet in my house. It stands to reason therefore, that I'm not a massive console fan, especially those that over complicate games so you never have a clue which direction you're meant to be heading, getting more steadily lost by the minute. However, I do like the occasional dabble on something like the SNES or the GameCube simply because they're simple, easy to use and can become quite addictive. So when the Wii came out, I was quite happy to have a go - the simplicity of it appealed to me. And I wasn't unpleasantly surprised. The console itself looks good - it's clean lines and bright white shell is sleek and modern. The wireless controllers ...

charlie-clough 18.12.2007 · Read full review
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