Friday, December 30, 2011
Unbroken Demi Lovato

- Original Release Date: September 20, 2011
- Release Date: September 20, 2011
- Label: Hollywood Records
- Copyright: (C) 2011 Hollywood Records, Inc.
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- Total Length: 52:36
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Brady James "BookBot" -This review is from: Unbroken (Audio CD)
ALL NIGHT LONG sounds like classic Timbaland with a cool guest rap from Missy Elliot Demi sounds a lot like JoJo on this track but its good all about going out with ur Guy.
WHOS THAT BOY features Dev she sounds good with Demi and it's a fun catchy track, very r&b!
YOU'RE MY ONLY SHORTY features Iyaz and is the only track I don't feel at all its just silly.
TOGETHER Demi is joined by Jason Derulo and its a good track bit it seems like the typical 'come together and be happy' song bit their voices do go well together l!
The second, heavier half of the disc is just Demi and therefore where she shines!
LIGHTWEIGHT starts off very GLEE -ISH but it quickly becomes amazing! Its Demi telling a Guy a friend the world that she's fragile and is easily affected, its my favorite track! Her voice soars and near the end u get a small taste of accapella which I loved!
UNBROKEN is very dancy and very freeing! It's about just giving love it all going through without regret! A solid amazing track!
FIX A HEART feels like Demi is letting u into her world around the time things really went bad referencing 'cuts' its bittersweet and beautiful!
HOLD UP is like a literal hold up but instead of a gun and violence its being faced with love and taking it regardless of consequence!
MISTAKE is pretty self-explanatory very catchy and reminiscent of her first album.
GIVE YOUR HEART A BREAK I just love this song its about falling in love from another perspective when u don't want it you simply need a break.
SKYSCRAPER this was a tailormade Demi anthem its about healing and rising above, perfection!
IN REAL LIFE feels like it would have fit just right on her second album verry bluesy and lounge like about an innattentive lover who is perfect only in her dreams!
MY LOVE IS LIKE A STAR comparing love to stars so beautiful always there even when out of sight.
FOR THE LOVE OF A DAUGHTER speaks for itself, heartbreaking!
There's also a remix of SKYSCRAPER which is cool the album is amazing and will be a hit!
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fixing a Heart In and Out of the Club, October 15, 2011
By
Jonathan -This review is from: Unbroken (Audio CD)
If you're hoping Skyscraper was a taste of what this album as whole would sound like, it's not. There are some beautiful moments, but you won't reach them until track five, the beautiful Lightweight. It's the sort of song that could have opened the album, but then that album would have been a beautiful artistic statement, something Demi doesn't seem ready for. Instead, the whole affair begins with thumping Timbaland beats and a Missy Elliot feature; hardly the sort of thing that a girl that has stared self-destruction in the face would be expected to record. It's a brilliant track, no doubt, being one of the best club songs recorded by an artist under legal drinking age this year. However, it is a catalyst to a slew of far inferior club songs, the nadir being the Dev-assisted Who's That Boy. It's completely unnecessary and nearly inappropriate, offensive at its worst. Why record a song like this when you have been through so much in your life, Demi? Why bother trying to get the club hits with an artist that is just beginning their career as it is? No strong argument comes to mind. You're My Only Shorty, with commercially-flailing Iyaz, marks another low point. Fortunately Demi pairs up with Jason DeRulo for the best song he's ever put his name on, and we begin to see a glimmer of hope.
The previously mentioned Lightweight begins the real album, perfectly performed and masterfully stripped, building slowly the feature a sparse array of instrumentation. It's one of the best moments on the album by a country mile, and what follows feels like the sort of record Demi should have kept herself to. Some beat-heavy up-tempo numbers such as the title track and Give Your Heart a Break feel genuine, though it's all eclipsed by the phenomenal Fix a Heart and tragic For the Love of a Daughter. The latter 2/3 of the album is a truly strong affair nonetheless, balancing well-penned dance songs with autobiographical heartache.
Bottom Line: Unbroken is a strong third album. It's just too bad that some poorly-crafted club tracks precede the truly great music.
Recommended Tracks: All Night Long, Lightweight, Fix a Heart, Give Your Heart a Break, For the Love of a Daughter
Skip: Who's That Boy, You're My Only Shorty, Skyscraper (Wizz Dumb Remix)
3.0 out of 5 stars
I'll always love Demi, but this album was not for me., September 22, 2011
By
deefromtx -This review is from: Unbroken (Audio CD)
NOW That's What I Call Music Vol. 40

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- Original Release Date: November 8, 2011
- Release Date: November 8, 2011
- Label: EMD
- Copyright: (C) 2011 NOW Joint Venture
- Total Length: 1:13:28
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Mix, December 18, 2011
By
L. Poulin (Florida, USA) -
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This review is from: Now 40: That's What I Call Music (Audio CD)
The great thing about this Brand of CD is the genre's it includes. It
has a little bit of everything and not always the latest on the Top 40,
which is nice because it exposes you to artists or songs you would not
normally listen too. That is also the case with the inclusion of 3 or 4
tracks now of new artists trying to make it big. I just love these
CD's and I actually have most of the 40 they've produced so far.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD, November 14, 2011
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This review is from: Now 40: That's What I Call Music (Audio CD)
I really enjoy all the NOW CDs. I have all 40 of them and for the mot
part happy with about 85% of the songs that make it to the CD. Good
Job!
All hit music!, December 25, 2011
By
Ron Goss "Love them movies!" (Atlanta, GA USA)
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This review is from: Now 40: That's What I Call Music (Audio CD)
This CD has a great collection of hits of 2011. If you want tto play the hits, you need this CD.
Songbook (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
MUST HAVE, November 21, 2011
By
T K (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songbook (Audio CD)
Chris Cornell absolutely is one of the greatest vocalists of all time.
Before Songbook tour, he had been constantly criticized for his unstable
vocal performances. I believe that the critics were somewhat right for
the Audioslave era in which Chris also admitted that he had problems
with alcohol and smoking that could have affected his vocal ability
during that time. But man... The Old Chris is back. I watched one of the
tours last May in Seattle, and his vocal performance was a way beyond
my expectation. After seeing his concert, I also have been watching his
Songbook tour videos on Youtube and I have to say that he sounded so
good throughout the tour. To me, he sounds even better than how he
sounded when he was in Soundgarden in the early 90s. The voice is more
mature and powerful than ever before. What surprises me is that his
vocal performance was so stable throughout the entire tour despite that
he had to perform without much gap between tour dates. Having just one
or two days off after performing more than two hours for three or four
days in a row, and then performing again, on and on, for a few months is
not an easy thing for any musician. Although this may not be much of a
problem for many singers whose songs do not require much of vocal range,
this is not the case for Chris, as many of his songs are above high C.
Also, we all know many vocalists, even those who are considered the
greatest of all time, could not maintain their quality of voice when
they turned about age of 40. Chris is almost 50 now...! He deserves much
respect for keeping his singing ability. As you may hear from the tracks, he does not have any problem with hitting right pitch. "Call Me A Dog", for example, goes up around high E or F, but he sounds just fine hitting that note. Now if you think about it, what kind of musicians nowadays can hit that note with power, timbre and soul like Chris's while playing a guitar at the same time? Not just this, but also, without losing voice after performing for more than two hours for three or four days in a row? I certainly can't think of anyone. Of course, vocal range and power are not the only factors that define a good singer, but they certainly indicate the singer's vocal ability. I am so glad to see that Chris gained his master vocal ability back, and I strongly hope he does more tour like Songbook in the future.
A tiny little complain I have about this album is that I wish they made it into two CDs because there are so many songs from the tour that could have been included, such as "Say Hello 2 Heaven", "Preaching the End of the World", "Billie Jean", "Getaway Car","Redemption Song", and especially "When I'm Down".
Anyway, just one unofficial acoustic album- Unplugged In Sweden - was not adequate for a great acoustic live performer like Chris; fans certainly want more. This Songbook album is a must have for all those who thirst for 'that vocal performance'.found
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chris Cornell raw!, November 21, 2011
By
Michael (Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Songbook (Audio CD)
Songbook is the new live acoustic album from Chris Cornell showcasing
his awesome vocals and songwriting ability as performed along his very
successful recent solo tour. Chris Cornell is a true survivor of rock
having had success with Soundgarden, Audioslave, and three solo albums
prior to this amazing collection of acoustic tunes. There was a little
taste of what this album contains with the hidden track at the end of
his previous solo album but Songbook is definitely what fans of this
iconic voice wanted to hear. Highlights include the amazing Temple Of
The Dog classic "Call Me A Dog", the brilliant version of the Audioslave
track "I Am The Highway", the dark sound of Soundgarden's classic track
"Fell On Black Days", and the memorable melodies of the Audioslave hit
"Like A Stone". It is amazing how he can turn relatively simple chord
progressions into memorable songs with his powerful voice and
interesting lyrics. I saw Chris Cornell perform these songs at The
Sydney Opera House recently and I can tell you it was a stunning show
and Songbook is a great memento of his tour. What more can be said about
Chris Cornell and his decision to please his fans with a gift like this
- essential listening!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Native American Flute Lullabies
5.0 out of 5 stars
Staring at the wall, August 19, 2011
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This review is from: Native American Flute Lullabies (MP3 Download)
I have had this review screen up for at least 10min. The mp3's on this
album are playing on the speakers of the computer and I just sat here
staring at the wall. This is some pretty deep trance relaxation music. I
cant believe its free. Another 10min of wall staring just happened.
Just get the damn thing! :)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Plaintive, and soothing, July 19, 2011
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This review is from: Native American Flute Lullabies (MP3 Download)
Flute hasn't always been my favourite instrument, but in this particular
sampler, it's taken on a different life. The songs are very soothing
and earthy, rather than (as is the case sometimes) airy and floaty. I
wanted something to play in the background while I try to get myself to
sleep, that would bring me down from a long day, and relax me. This
seems to fit the bill perfectly. Definitely give it a listen.
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a SUPERB freebie!, July 20, 2011
By
Mamabear Cherei (San Antonio, TX USA)
This review is from: Native American Flute Lullabies (MP3 Download)
If you've not heard the Native American flute played before.. you're in
for a real treat! It's a lovely combination of nature and the most
haunting flute you've ever experienced! Be one with ALL! Download this
one QUICKLY!
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