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by louisiana

Godsmack Faceless Rock Music CD Review

Not sure what’s happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better Faceless gets. Faceless simply stated is one of their best CDs to date.

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

Faceless has a nicely varied, mix of 12 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly outstanding musicians. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

Overall Faceless is an outstanding release. Quite possibly Godsmack’s best to date. Really spectacular from beginning to end. If you’re even mildly into Rock music you’ll enjoy this album.

While the entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 4 – Make Me Believe, track 8 – Releasing The Demons, and track 12 – Serenity.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Straight Out Of Line. This is a great track!

Faceless Release Notes:

Godsmack originally released Faceless on April 8, 2003 on the Universal Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Straight Out Of Line 2. Faceless 3. Changes 4. Make Me Believe 5. I Stand Alone 6. Re-Align 7. I F****** Hate You 8. Releasing The Demons 9. Dead And Broken 10. I Am 11. Awakening, The 12. Serenity

Godsmack: Tony Rombola (vocals, guitar); Robbie Merrill (vocals, bass); Sully Erna (vocals); Shannon Larkin (drums, percussion).

Music video by Method Man performing Bring The Pain. (C) 1994 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Video Rating: 4 / 5

by solsken

Godsmack Godsmack Rock Music CD Review

The exceptionally talented Rock group Godsmack have released their CD entitled Godsmack. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Godsmack fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Godsmack their artistic excellence is on full display as they have once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be their best work to date.

I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Godsmack. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

These days it’s a very rare CD on which every single song is good or better than the one before it. This CD is certainly one of those rare CDs.

If you’re even mildly into Rock music you’ll enjoy this CD. Overall Godsmack is an outstanding release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with one single track.

While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 7 – Someone In London, track 9 – Now Or Never, and track 12 – Voodoo.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Moon Baby. Great track!

Godsmack Release Notes:

Godsmack originally released Godsmack on August 25, 1998 on the Universal Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Moon Baby 2. Whatever 3. Keep Away 4. Time Bomb 5. Bad Religion 6. Immune 7. Someone In London 8. Get Up, Get Out! 9. Now Or Never 10. Stress 11. Situation 12. Voodoo

Godsmack: Sully Erna (vocals, keyboards, drums); Tony (guitar, vocals); Robbie (bass); Tommy (drums). Recorded at New Alliance Studios, Boston, Massachusetts.

by louisiana

Yes Time and a Word Rock Music CD Review

Richly talented Yes have released their latest album titled Time And A Word and Wow! It’s good.

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

Time And A Word is a nicely varied, mix of 12 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly gifted musicians. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.

I’m of the opinion that Time And A Word is certainly some of this groups best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While this entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 8 – Time And A Word, track 9 – Dear Father, and track 12 – The Prophet.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed. What a nice track!

Time And A Word Release Notes:

Yes originally released Time And A Word on January 14, 2003 on the Elektra Entertainment label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed 2. Then 3. Everydays 4. Sweet Dreams 5. Prophet, The 6. Clear Days 7. Astral Traveller 8. Time And A Word 9. Dear Father 10. No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed – (original mix) 11. Sweet Dreams – (original mix) 12. Prophet, The – (single version)

Yes: Jon Anderson (vocals); Peter Banks (guitar); Tony Kaye (keyboards); Chris Squire (bass, background vocals); Bill Bruford (drums). Recorded at Advision Studios, London, England in 1969-70. Originally released on Atlantic (8273).

by Tiger Pixel

Yes Tormato Rock Music CD Review

The exceptionally talented Rock group Yes have released their CD entitled Tormato. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Yes fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Tormato their artistic excellence is on full display as they have once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be their best work to date.

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.

The nice thing about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if Rock isn’t your favorite style you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the musicians.

Listen and I think you’ll agree that the song choices are excellent, the production is outstanding and Yes is clearly a group that is in top form.

While the entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 3 – Don’t Kill The Whale, track 9 – On The Silent Wings Of Freedom, and track 18 – Everybody’s Song.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Future Times. Wow!

Tormato Release Notes:

Yes originally released Tormato on February 24, 2004 on the Rhino Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Future Times 2. Rejoice 3. Don’t Kill The Whale 4. Madrigal 5. Release, Release 6. Arriving U.F.O. 7. Circus Of Heaven 8. Onward 9. On The Silent Wings Of Freedom 10. Abilene 11. Money 12. Picasso – (previously unreleased) 13. Some Are Born – (previously unreleased) 14. You Can Be Saved – (previously unreleased) 15. High – (previously unreleased) 16. Days – (previously unreleased, demo) 17. Countryside – (previously unreleased) 18. Everybody’s Song – (previously unreleased, early demo of “Does It Really Happen”)

Yes: Jon Anderson (vocals, 10-string guitar); Steve Howe (acoustic & electric guitars, background vocals); Rick Wakeman (Hammond B-3 organ, Polymoog synthesizer; keyboards); Chris Squire (bass, background vocals); Alan White (vibraphone, drums, crotales, percussion, background vocals).

Recorded at Advision Studios, London, England. Originally released on Atlantic (19202).

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by kaysha

Daughtry Daughtry Rock Music CD Review

Daughtry is the latest Rock CD released by the very talented Daughtry who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Daughtry fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Daughtry’s most impressive releases ever.

I’m of the opinion that Daughtry is certainly Daughtry’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While this entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 6 – Feels Like Tonight, track 10 – There And Back Again, and track 12 – What About Now.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – It’s Not Over. Great track!

Daughtry Release Notes:

Daughtry originally released Daughtry on November 21, 2006 on the RCA Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. It’s Not Over 2. Used To 3. Home 4. Over You 5. Crashed 6. Feels Like Tonight 7. What I Want – (featuring Slash) 8. Breakdown 9. Gone 10. There And Back Again 11. All These Lives 12. What About Now

Daughtry: Chris Daughtry (vocals); Phil X (guitar); Howard Benson (keyboards); Paul Bushnell (electric bass); Josh Freese (drums). Additional personnel: Slash (guitar); Chris Chaney (electric bass).

by galimathies

Daughtry Daughtry Rock Music CD Review

Daughtry is the latest Rock CD released by the very talented Daughtry who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Daughtry fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Daughtry’s most impressive releases ever.

I’m of the opinion that Daughtry is certainly Daughtry’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While this entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 6 – Feels Like Tonight, track 10 – There And Back Again, and track 12 – What About Now.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – It’s Not Over. Great track!

Daughtry Release Notes:

Daughtry originally released Daughtry on November 21, 2006 on the RCA Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. It’s Not Over 2. Used To 3. Home 4. Over You 5. Crashed 6. Feels Like Tonight 7. What I Want – (featuring Slash) 8. Breakdown 9. Gone 10. There And Back Again 11. All These Lives 12. What About Now

Daughtry: Chris Daughtry (vocals); Phil X (guitar); Howard Benson (keyboards); Paul Bushnell (electric bass); Josh Freese (drums). Additional personnel: Slash (guitar); Chris Chaney (electric bass).

by fibah

Daughtry Daughtry Rock Music CD Review

Daughtry is the latest Rock CD released by the very talented Daughtry who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Daughtry fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Daughtry’s most impressive releases ever.

I’m of the opinion that Daughtry is certainly Daughtry’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While this entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 6 – Feels Like Tonight, track 10 – There And Back Again, and track 12 – What About Now.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – It’s Not Over. Great track!

Daughtry Release Notes:

Daughtry originally released Daughtry on November 21, 2006 on the RCA Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. It’s Not Over 2. Used To 3. Home 4. Over You 5. Crashed 6. Feels Like Tonight 7. What I Want – (featuring Slash) 8. Breakdown 9. Gone 10. There And Back Again 11. All These Lives 12. What About Now

Daughtry: Chris Daughtry (vocals); Phil X (guitar); Howard Benson (keyboards); Paul Bushnell (electric bass); Josh Freese (drums). Additional personnel: Slash (guitar); Chris Chaney (electric bass).

by kaysha

Buckcherry 15 Rock Music CD Review

The exceptionally talented Rock group Buckcherry have released their CD entitled 15. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Buckcherry fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of 15 their artistic excellence is on full display as they have once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be their best work to date.

Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with 15. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Buckcherry most impressive releases ever.

Overall 15 is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Rock collection. Truly an outstanding Rock CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.

While this entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 2 – Next 2 You, track 3 – Out Of Line, and track 11 – Broken Glass.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 11 – So Far. It’s a great track!

15 Release Notes:

Buckcherry originally released 15 on April 11, 2006 on the Eleven Seven label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. So Far 2. Next 2 You 3. Out Of Line 4. Everything 5. Carousel 6. Sorry 7. Crazy Bitch 8. Onset 9. Sunshine 10. Brooklyn 11. Broken Glass

Buckcherry: Josh Todd (vocals); Keith Nelson, Stevie D (guitar); Jimmy Ashurst (bass guitar); Xavier Muriel (drums). Recording information: Mad Dog Studios, Burbank, California.