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Let It Go

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by: Will Young

September 29, 2008
This album is just BEAUTIFUL. There is a perfect mix of slow/ mid-tempo& upbeat numbers. But the stand out thing throughout the album is Wills faultless vocal prowess. His voice is just spinetingling in its smoothness and purity.
Our best British live male artist as well. Go & see him on tour & you will be blown away.

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The Promise

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by: Il Divo

November 10, 2008
I am a platinum member of their website. I have all their albums, dvds and have seen them live 5 times. I WAS almost obsessed - Siempre toned it down a bit but The Promise has all but killed it.
Whoever did the mixing likes the sound of a loud, no - very loud baritone. Carlos all but drowns out the other 3 on nearly every track at the crescendos. David, Seb & Urs all have wonderful voices but you can't hear them!! I am seeing them in February, but I have to say I'm not looking forward to it as much as I was. A very formatted album - sorry guys, but not my cup of tea.

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The Script

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by: Script

August 11, 2008
This album is absolutly amazing. The guys are sooooo talented and the album is sensational. Not many albums you can listen to over and over again in one go and not get bored, this is an exception! You must buy it!!

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Sacred Arias

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by: Katherine Jenkins

October 20, 2008
...and again and again.

There is no progression in her selection or style. She is just a singer of songs and after six albums of the same thing words like staid, formula and predictable come easily to mind.

This album is a setp backwards and the most deflating of the lot...a re-affirmnent of formula over progression. Maybe the change of record label may stir something but as it stands she will be successful, talented, rich and very dull. Surely dull is the most damning criticism that can be levelled at an artist.

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Rockferry

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by: Duffy

March 03, 2008
Much has been made of this album and the singles lifted from it, particularly the now grating 'Mercy' (surely a candidate for most annoying pop single of the year). Dont get me wrong I quite liked this when I heard it for the very first time but after a being force fed it by the radio several times I suddenly realised how weak it was. Its trying too hard to be something it is not ie a classic 60's pop song, its simply a pale approximation.

How she has been compared to the legendary Dusty Springfield is one of lifes great mysteries it must surely be simply a visual thing. Otherwise its like comparing cheap wool with silk. Will she be remembered in 30 years time? I doubt it.


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One Of The Boys

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by: Katy Perry

September 22, 2008
Katy Perry has to be one of the best musical talents of 2008, no questions asked! She is so different from everything else in the pop charts at the moment (which, let's admit it, is all pretty much r'n'b). She is a rallented singer and really doesn't get the credit she deserves!

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Black Ice

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by: AC/DC

October 20, 2008
AC/DC bounce back with an album full of fun and inspiration. Featuring their most catchy songs since the early 80's, the band have gone for hooks and melodies aplenty, apparently encouraged by producer Brendan O'Brien, who has also coaxed a more soulful, rather less strained performance from a very impressive Brian Johnson. Johnson, aged 60 when Black Ice was recorded, rolls back the years with a voice which whilst weathered, sounds strong and of more texture than for many a year. He sounds powerful and shrill in the style of his 80's heyday on tunes like Big Jack and Spoilin' For A Fight, adds his traditional gritty edge to superb, bluesy lines on Decibel, and just sounds altogether fantastic on the anthemic Rock 'n' Roll Train and Money Made.

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Now That's What I Call 25 Years

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by: Various Artists

October 27, 2008
With The Now series you know what you are going to get, a collection of great and not so great pop tunes which have graced the charts, in this case over the last 25 years. Now 25 years is a collection 60 tunes over 3 CD's which have done exactly that. Can you have a favourite yes, are you going to like everything probably not but pop fans can buy knowing that this is going to offer variety and top ten tunes for every occasion.

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The Best Bette

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by: Bette Midler

September 22, 2008

The Best Bette

Another great album from The Divine Miss M. Any true fan would be a fool to miss out on this classic collection of songs from the amazing career of Bette Midler. Songs dating back from her debut album to her more recent projects that will get you toe-tapping and singing along!

So go on and support Bette by buying this album - you will not regret it!

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Only Men Aloud (Last Choir Standing)

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by: Only Men Aloud

November 24, 2008
What a great cd. Only Men Aloud are unique - there are no other choirs around that can show such versality in their singing styles. They are just as comfortable singing pop classics to more traditional songs. I love their arrangements and their range of dynamics is phenomenal. What a pleasant change to be able to understand what they are singing too with such fantastic diction used. I thoroughly recommend this cd - it's great on loud in the car!