Music Archive

Bo Hansson was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Bo Hansson and Lord Of The Rings together. This disc has all of the essential Bo Hansson classics. There is so much to love about Bo Hansson, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. Smart music for smart people.

Dreams In The House Of Healing - A strong beat. Homeward Bound And The Scouring Of The Shire - a classic song. The Horns Of Rohan - A nice song. Shadowfax has a beautifully haunting disco flavor. A Journey In The Dark - Well, here we get a bit more meaning.

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On Rise album, Herb Alpert have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke . . .’ school of songwriting. This nine-song debut EP shows the promise that Herb Alpert has. It has been eight years Herb Alpert’ last studio CD, “Rise” which won Array Emmy® Awards and was nominated for album of the year. This album is awesome.

Rise - Herb Alpert first major hit. Behind the Rain - This one makes me want to not only sing along. So much energy, so exciting a sound.

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Now signed to Cliff Richard’s EMI Records, the title track from second album “The Young Ones” leads Cliff Richard’s back-to-school campaign. This album has some very good songs like Friday Night and Got A Funny Feeling. The Young Ones isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. If you love Cliff Richard as much as I do, then Cliff Richard The Young Ones is the CD for you!

Cliff Richard must have run out of lyrics on the next track Got A Funny Feeling. Peace Pipe one of the best in my collection. Blew our minds when we first heard Nothing’s Impossible. Young Ones - I like this one. All For One - Well, here we get a bit more meaning. Once Lessons In Love gets in your head, it will NEVER leave.

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Lead single “Little Superhero Girl” and “Save Me” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. This compilation contains all of the biggest hits by Corrinne May. For older fans Safe in a Crazy World will put a massive smile accross your face. Safe in a Crazy World is the best essence of Corrinne May.

I like the agression and power of Save Me. Once Free gets in your head, it will NEVER leave. Everything in its Time is worth the money. Safe in a Crazy World - I just love it. I love the melodic melody of Let it Go and to this day it makes me feel good.

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Nina Hagen had quite a long carriere and they made many hits. Nina Hagen was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Nina Hagen and Om Namah Shivay together. On Om Namah Shivay album, Nina Hagen have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke . . .’ school of songwriting. IT makes me wanna dance!

Shri Siddha Siddeshvari Mata Haid… - I used to hate this song, but now it’s one of my favorites. Mrityunjaya Mantra! - a classic song. Jai Mata Kali Jai Mata Durge! is another favourite of mine. Blew our minds when we first heard Hare Krisna Hare Rama!. He Shiva Shankara! - This one is what it is: a powerful, primal invitation to love.

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Now signed to Edith Piaf’s Savoy Records, the title track from second album “Non Je Ne Regrette Rien” leads Edith Piaf’s back-to-school campaign. Edith Piaf had quite a long carriere and they made many hits. After seeing Je Suis + Toi, I had to have a good Edith Piaf cd. Non Je Ne Regrette Rien is preety good and all the songs have a good meaning behind them.

I like the agression and power of Les Amants Merveilleux. Edith Piaf must have run out of lyrics on the next track Le Vieux Piano. The song Boulevard Du Crime ending is my favorite… so catchy! Jerusalem - Well, here we get a bit more meaning. Je M’Imagine - This one makes me want to not only sing along. La Vie L’Amour (1:49) - Oh, this is one of my favorites! Les Bleuets D’Azur (2:54) a good melody. Quand Tu Dors - arguably the best track on Non Je Ne Regrette Rien album. Toujours Aimer - A catchy, upbeat tune. Le Billard Electrique - I like this one. Mon Vieux Lucien - a classic song.

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This disc has all of the essential Edith Piaf classics. On La Foule album, Edith Piaf have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke . . .’ school of songwriting. Since completing 2000’s ‘Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)’, Edith Piaf fulfilled their contract with Blue Note Records and where under no obligation to release another album. This is my first Edith Piaf Album and i must say i am blown away.

One Little Man (Un Petit Homme) - I just love it. Heaven A Mercy (Misericorde) (3:42) Not one of my favorites, but for a lot of people this is one of their best songs. My Lost Melody (Je N’en Connais Pas La Fin) - A strong beat. I Shouldn’t Care (J’m'en Fous Pas Mal) - This one is what it is: a powerful, primal invitation to love. I like the agression and power of Don’t Cry (C’est D’la Faute). Chante-Moi - This is a very lively song. Cause I Love You (Du Matin Jusqu’au Soir) - Okay, I just talked about depth. La Foule is worth the money. Salle D’attente - This one has a powerful beat and a good melody. Les Prisons Du Roy (4:02) a good melody.

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On the Germany charts, superstar Paul Anka’s career stalled before it left the starting gate. Self-described as Easy Listening with lots of words, Paul Anka comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. Mila Sparrow has compared writing for Paul Anka’s new album to that on ‘Rock Swings’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. Rock Swings is preety good and all the songs have a good meaning behind them.

Way You Make Me Feel - This happy song is an ode to optimism and an anthem. Lovecats great lyrics, dark, deep, angry and cool.Eyes Without a Face - This one makes me want to not only sing along. Hello one of the most beautiful songs i’ve ever heard. Next song Smells Like Teen Spirit is actually a funny song. Jump - I used to hate this song, but now it’s one of my favorites.

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On Christmas album, Canadian brass have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke . . .’ school of songwriting. Canadian brass had quite a long carriere and they made many hits. Christmas isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. Christmas constantly brilliant.

Send in the clowns one of the most beautiful songs i’ve ever heard. I Saw Three Ships has a beautifully haunting disco flavor. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (1:51) - awsome. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Tuba solo) - a classic song. Glory in Excelsis Deo - A catchy, upbeat tune. Holly and the Ivy good vocals. The song Parade of the Wooden Soldiers ending is my favorite… so catchy! I love the melodic melody of Sleigh ride and to this day it makes me feel good. The Toy Trumpet - I used to hate this song, but now it’s one of my favorites. Ave Maria is worth the money.

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‘Metamorphosis’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. Lead single “IV Chapter” and “Light Of Your Smile” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Enigma on ‘IV Chapter’. Smart music for smart people.

Light Of Your Smile has a beautifully haunting disco flavor. Metamorphosis - My least favorite song on this album. Start-To-End good vocals. Responsorium I - This one is what it is: a powerful, primal invitation to love. Snow Of The Sahara - A strong beat.

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