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Santogold

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Dance and Electronic
by: Santogold

May 12, 2008
I bought this album on the strength of Lights Out, and am really pleased with it. I would give it five stars but there are maybe 3 or 4 weak tracks but I don't mind that. I would rather have 8 quality fresh experimental tunes and 3 or 4 that miss the mark, than 12 tracks of boring averageness.

For less than a fiver it's a bargain, just take a chance and get it.

'You'll find a way' is brilliant and my current pick of the bunch but I tend to change my mind as I become more familiar with albums - in a month I may prefer a different track.

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The Best of Chicane 1996-2008

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Dance and Electronic
by: Chicane

October 06, 2008
Agree with most of the reviews listed. If, like me, you went to Uni in the early 90's and have been a fan of that genre ever since you'll have almost grown up with Nick Bracegirdle's music and all the myriad offferings it inspired and spawned

From the days of saltwater to the excellent maddening crowds CD, his music has always evolved, always delivered and always impressed

Keep it up for another 10 years Nick ..

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Hed Kandi - The Mix 2009

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Dance and Electronic
by: Various Artists

November 17, 2008
... a return to form for Hed Kandi... I don't know who is responsible for the A&R and mixing of this product but the quality has definitely been ramped up over recent Kandi releases. As another reviewer mentioned, this album doesn't take itself too seriously, and I think that's where HK have lost the plot recently. This is a fun, bright outlook on the world of current funky house which reminds me slightly of the Mark Doyle era, but evolved into perhaps something better.
If you've been disappointed with recent releases or are completely new to the Hed Kandi/funky house scene, then this is definitely worth your attention!

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Hard Candy

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Dance and Electronic
by: Madonna

April 28, 2008
What a total load of rubbish! the songs are neither good, polished or suit Madonna's voice at all. Such a shame! as Confessions was such a brilliant album, to be followed up by this! All the songs sound exactly the same (except the only 2 passable singles that she has released already) I cant belive she is actually touring and promoting this trash! I think the days of timberland and timberlake trying to help the aged is over! Please no more! Madonna needs to get back to her roots and come up with a stylish pop vibe, thats what she is, The Queen of Pop, not the Dowager Queen of dross! I feel I have wasted my money. Dont buy unless you can convince yourself you will like anything she will put out!

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Everything Is Borrowed

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Dance and Electronic
by: The Streets

September 15, 2008
I just can't understand why this album has got some bad reviews as it is Skinners best album by far.

There are some excellent tracks especially "Everything Is Borrowed" "On The Edge Of A Cliff" "Escapist" and "Heaven For The Weather" (which is irresistibly bouncy and singalong). Skinners softer side appears on the lovely "Strongest Person I Know".

Musically this is by far Skinners most accessible album with some really catchy tunes not just the hard beats we find so often on the other albums.

Lyrically, there are some gems but there are also some clunkers. However there are a couple of tracks where the theme seems to be uncomfortably anti-christian and this leaves a bit of a bad taste.

Its been on the ... Read More:

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Overloaded: The Singles Collection

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Dance and Electronic
by: Sugababes

November 13, 2006
I can't think of any reason for why people gives this album three or even one star??? How can you critisize an album which is made up by previous hit singles. After my opinion a Single Collection is never bad, and especially not this.
Here are all the favorite Sugababes songs gathered on one cd. Could it get any better?! No, of course not!!

Every single track on this cd is splendid; the no 1 hits Push the Button, Hole in the Head, Round,Round, and Freak like Me gives you a good headach. And not too mension the hit ballads Too lost in you, Stronger, and Ugly. And the new and sexy single Easy gives the single collection the final touch.
But we must not forget the other top-charts songs that is to find here; Red Dress, In the Middle, ... Read More:

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Some People Have Real Problems

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Dance and Electronic
by: Sia

January 14, 2008
As someone who had managed to avoid Zero Seven and Sia until now, this is a revelation. Intrigued by a stunning performance on Jools Holland's "Later", I decided to gamble on the album. A worthwhile gamble? Oh,yes! What we have here is a real singer, with passion and power combined with quirky rhythms and lovely melodies, sometimes jaunty, sometimes offbeat, but often heartbreaking. Reference points? Kate Bush for sure- but she's no imitation. her yearning, emotional vocals sometimes bring the Pretenders to mind- but then, when you listen to her version of "I go to Sleep",included here,all you hear is Sia.

Unique and engaging, full of that oddness which makes Tori Amos and Bjork so appealing, yet more grounded than either of those. And her voice ... Read More:

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Hold Your Colour

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Dance and Electronic
by: Pendulum

August 06, 2007
This is more of a warning than a review. Basically, every track on the album has two seconds of silence at the end, including the first track "Prelude" which should seamlessly merge into "Slam". Other than this one instance it isn't that annoying, but if that kind of thing would irritate you, you may be better off looking for the original version of the album, which was mixed properly: Hold Your Colour

If you are looking to put the album on a computer or portable media player (iPod, etc.) there are workarounds for this. Once you have bought and ripped the album to your computer, either download a replacement copy of "Prelude" from the original, or edit the track yourself using a program like Audacity. In terms of whether this album is better or worse ... Read More:

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Takk

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Dance and Electronic
by: Sigur Ros

September 12, 2005
My partner hates this album with a passion...He said it was like having sandpaper rubbed all over his face. I love it. Exquisite, strong, heartbreaking. J'adore Takk.

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London Undersound

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Dance and Electronic
by: Nitin Sawhney

October 13, 2008
I saw Nitin play in Bristol in early November 2008 and he gave the best performance of the 5 times I have seen him. A delicate and sensitive gig, with Nitin mainly playing acoustic guitar, accompanied by some sublime cello playing and indian flute and tabla playing - all mixed with dreamy singing. This album reflects all that. A true concept album - a 45 minute journey through life today. Such a wide variety of influnces - how wrong the last reviewer is! This is a great Nitin album,and I've loved him from the start. Turn it on, lie back on the sofa and let yourself drift away.