Thumpin' And Bumpin' - Ted Des Plantes Washboard Wizards (The)

Advantages: Bassy, punchy club anthems, ITS GOT LANGE MIXES
Disadvantages: Yeah like as if!

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Ciao members have rated this review on average off topic

Advantages: At least 10 amazing tracks.
Disadvantages: A couple of poor ones.

...In my opinion, this is without a doubt the best rap album of the year so far and will probably remain so. This album has everything you want in a rap album; bumpin’ beats; outrageous lyrics and an array of different rap artists. The first 10 tracks could be released as singles and storm the charts if the lyrics weren’t so explicit, but that is one of the reasons why they are good any way. The album features rap legends such as Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg, and also a little bit of help from newcomer Eminem. Not only does this album contain some memorable songs but has a couple of cheeky interludes, notably Pause 4 Porno. Si basically buy this album and it will be £12 well spent.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: beutiful music
Disadvantages: none

...Ted Hawkins busked on Venice Beech Florida, and attracted large crowds there before being bought to the attention of the UK audience by the globetrotting Andy Kershaw. The music itself is very simple, with in most cases simple accoustic guitar and Ted's voice as the only instruments, occaisionally joined by his wife on vocals and a couple of frindes on drums and bass. Within this setting Ted is able to wring every amount of emotion with just the tone of his voice, which is perfectly illustrated on the title track "happy Hour" when he realises his wife is chaeting on him. A slowburning delight... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful