Way Ahead, The - Archie Shepp

Advantages: A good quality indie/pop album
Disadvantages: Acrobat

...in their own way, which is what sets them apart and ahead of most other new wave, indie bands. 'The Coast Is Always Changing' holds some of the best lyrics on the album, about the fickle nature of love and the insecurities felt when young; "My heart is always changing"; "I am young and I am lost."; "Age makes no difference 'till you open your mouth." Tom English' edgy drum beats are especially good on this track and provide an upbeat and bouncy feel to the track, despite the echo of the organ as the line "though it saddens me to say, I'm only happy when I move away" is so emotionally sung. A softer, poppier feeling comes through on the final track of the album 'Kiss You Better' and the rather Beach Boy's like backing vocals in the intro and throughout most of the song are cleverly balanced with the harsher bass line from Archis Tikus. With lyrics... Read review

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Advantages: Great selection of tunes for under 5's
Disadvantages: Can be embarressing having Bob the Builder blaring full blast in your car

...Actually not sure what age group this CD is aimed for but I'd guess that any child over 7 would probably find it not for them. We bought it for our five year old daughter so it's best to review this from her point of view rather than from a 30+ male The CD includes a CD with 24 songs on ranging from TV themes (Bob the Bulider, Engie Bengie), pop songs (Busted, Fast food rocker, S Club and Kylie) to some rather, although poppy songs some unusual choices namely The Archies, Sugar Sugar. Our daughter loves this CD becasue quiet rightly it is aimed at her. Songs she can sing along too in the car or in he bedroom. There's no songs from people like Britany Spears or Christina so your guareenteed that the songs are safe to listen to. Also included with the CD is a bonus DVD of 16 songs. Again a mix choice of songs on this DVD (16 songs are same... Read review

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Advantages: Great for those who love Disney, great for the kids and many adults
Disadvantages: -

...'affaires, and coterie mean to my nieces as they listened along. Some filmtracks have lifted portions of this music for use as background material, which is another sign of successful composition. But, by far the high point has to be Robin Williams' vocal flexibility and ingenuity in the characterisation of the Genie. Alternating accents and impressions (at one point doing Edith and Archie Bunker, at another doing William Buckley, etc.) the rapid flow of the voices smoothly across causes me to wonder if the characterisations were improvisational, with the animation produced afterward to fit the flow of the changes. This is true both in the song 'Friend Like Me' and in the processional song 'Prince Ali'. I recommend this soundtrack most highly to children and to adults who love comedy. It is an interesting treat. Key Songs include: Arabian Nights One... Read review

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