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Artist:
Vampire Weekend
You're the only band in the world to have moulded the fruity shimmering of sun-baked African pop with the leather-jacketed cool of 21st century New York rock 'n' roll, delivered it with the diligence of first-class honours students with tidy haircuts, and become a universally-lauded if unlikely international sensation as a result. You're not about to change your spots now, are you. It should come as no surprise therefore that with Contra, Vampire Weekend have delivered another full length album packed full with the same near-flawless, feather-weight indie with occasional knock-out tendencies as their eponymous first. What may be surprising though is how different a...
 Love this album, 2010-03-10
I bought this album 3 days ago having loved the first one. I actually heard the track "Diplomat's Son" whilst in a changing room in Next. I hadn't heard it before, but immediately recognised it as Vampire Weekend and thought it must be a new album so went straight out and bought it. On first hearing, I thought the album not as good as the first, but second and subsequent hearings later I absolutely love it too - in fact my next door neighbour is probably sick of hearing it through the walls. The African feel of the music is the stuff you have to dance round the room to - thankfully with only the dog as witness. When the album comes to an end you just feel uplifted and have to play it again. After a long winter, anything that makes you feel happy and bright with a promise of the summer to come (we hope) can't be a bad thing. I could write a load of intelligent stuff about the lyrics, musicianship etc, but so many others have done that already. If you liked the first album, you'll love this and if you don't have either, buy both.
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Artist:
Ali Farka Toure,
Toumani Diabate
Believe the hype, 2010-03-07
Do you really need another Ali Farka Toure CD?
Do you really need more kora from Toumani?
And you've probably already got their first CD together......
I was unsure whether to bother with this latest release but I'm so glad I got it.
It is simply incredibly. Two musicians completely confident with their cultures and abilities. The result is laid back, seamless fusion of different styles.
The tracks are almost totally just kora, acoustic guitar and a little bit of vocals here and there. There is a smattering of extra bass, percussion and backing vocals on a few tracks.
Outstanding - made me revisit and listen with more care to both artists previous releases. A wonderful tribute to Ali Farka Toure.
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Artist:
Fleetwood Mac
A great gift, 2010-03-13
I bought this as a gift. I had recently seen Fleetwood Mac live with my father and was blown away with just how good they were. Brilliant.
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Artist:
Peter Gabriel
Something very different, 2010-03-15
Not quite sure what I expected from this Album but it is brillant. Very different, quite haunting and memorable. Would love another album along the same lines but with bettter known songs for example what about a kate bush number?
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Artist:
Rolando Villazon
Tenor, 2010-03-15
Musical and some of the "lighter" arias by one of the top tenors of our time. Lost count of the times I listened to this CD already. Beautiful! A must-have for every Villazon-fan and for everyone with a taste for opera and musical. Don't question or hesitate, just buy it and enjoy!
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Artist:
Beyonce
The latest outing from former Destiny's Child starlet Beyonce is an intentionally schizophrenic affair. Splitting herself into two separate characters--herself and alter ego Sasha Fierce--is the artist's way of presenting what she obviously sees as an artistic duality. The first set, I Am... is intended give a glimpse beneath the surface of her usual R&B-pop persona. Featuring recent single "If I Was a Boy," the soaring "Halo", and ballads like "Disappear", and "Ave Maria", it seems her "real" self is way more saccharine than the lady that brought us sassy pop moments like "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". That side of her personality comes rushing back out on Sas...
Brillian Album, 2010-02-23
Absolutely worth the money i paid for it! And i'd even pay shop price for it!
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Artist:
Airbourne
100% Proof Rock n Roll, 2010-03-11
Forget about comparisons, whats been done before, or what might happen in the future. This is a great rock album. You want no frills, heads down, un pc, 70's/80's rockin then this is for you. These guys currently fly the flag for uncomplicated goodtime headbanging. Shure its a bit samey in places but they've have found their niche and they aint givin it up without a fight. You want progression, growth then go listen to Marillion! AC/DC, Status Quo, Whitesnake etc all found their "sounds" and have pretty much stuck to it with great success. Airbourne are a young band with tonnes of energy, and attitude that will keep a smile on the faces of rockers young and old for years to come. On the first album they said "Stand up for Rock n Roll" - they're walkin it like they're talkin it. Go and see them on the tour this month you will not be dissapointed. As for the album its an absolute must have.
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Artist:
Various Artists
A great time for British music, 2010-01-25
Looking down the tracklisting just makes you realise what a stunning year it's been for British pop artists - from Lily and Cheryl to Robbie, Paolo, N-Dubz & JLS they have covered the whole range of styles and influences and really make one proud. The international artists featured on here certainly don't disappoint either with Lady Ga Ga and Buble to name just two.
The 3rd disc is a great addition and really sets the album apart from other 'best of 2009/2010 Top 40' style albums around at the moment. It has some classic tracks from literally the biggest British bands of all time like U2, Take That & Oasis plus the Bee Gees and Seal & Adamski medleys are a very nice touch.
Highly recommended!
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Artist:
Kings of Leon
Already on course to be one of the year's biggest sellers, Only By the Night has sealed Kings of Leon's unlikely position as Britain's favourite American rock band. The Followill brothers (and cousin) have always been tagged as part of a southern rock tradition of family bands such as the Allmans and Lynyrd Skynyrd, a label they vehemently refuted. But the skinny lads certainly looked like a classic rock act, even as they took musical inspiration from indie contemporaries The Strokes and eighties new wave acts such as The Cure and New Order. Only By the Night is effectively a sequel to 2006's terrific Because of the Times, their third record and the f...
Great Album, 2010-01-19
What a brill album this is it was bought for my dad and he loves it.
Fast delivery and great price!!
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Artist:
Hot Chip
Hot Chip's last couple of albums--2006's The Warning and 2008's Made In The Dark--brimmed with the quintet's quirky brand of Prince-like soul, down and dirty hip hop and infectious disco-funk, spawning singles like "Over and Over", "Ready For The Floor" and the wonderful "Boy From School". On One Life Stand, Alexis Taylor and co. have fought against some of their more excitable tendencies and produced an album that's a bit less wild at heart but ultimately more coherent and satisfying. As the exuberant "Thieves In The Night", plangent piano and potent drums of "Hand Me Down Your Love" and pounding title track show, Hot Chip's destination is still very...
 Evene better than the last time!, 2010-03-13
Having grown up through the emergence of electronica in the late 70s and 80s, after reading all the press coverage about their style of music, when Hot Chip released their first album I immediately bought it. Impressed, yes, but blown away, far from it. This time round the purchase wasn't as immediate, but I bought the new album anyway for two reasons, firstly, I do a lot of driving and listen to a lot of music along the way, and secondly, quite frankly a lot of the music "out there" at the minute leaves me cold. Have to say I was completely surprised at the difference bewteen the two albums, and One Life Stand remained entrenched in the car CD player for the best part of 3 weeks! The variation in tempo and tone of the tracks made me pay more attention to the lyrics, which quite frankly made me chuckle at times, whimsical at others. I love this album - buy it, you won't regret it.
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