Melanie C: Reason Album Review

 A third album review?!?!  I'm on a roll today!  When I started this blog I never thought I'd ever review an album from one of the "Spice Girls" but then again when I first started this blog I wasn't bored out of my mind wanting to hear new music.  Well, not new as in just released I meant new as in me never hearing the songs before.  Anyway, I'll be reviewing "Melanie C's" second album, "Reason".  Melanie C got her start in the music industry being known as "Sporty Spice" in the "Spice Girls".  Here's my track by track review:

1) Here It Comes Again: The first single from the album.  It's pop/rock song that about being there for someone.  I like that it's got a positive feeling to it.  The song peaked at number 7 in the U.K.  10/10

2) Reason: The title track.  The song is about asking your lover to stay with you and being thankful that they've stayed with you through troubled times.  It's also an amazing piano ballad.  10/10

3) Lose Myself in You: The song has a sensual , R&B vibe to it.  I haven't listened to the song that much but after I'm done with this review I'll likely be listening to it.  I think that the song is about how the narrator wants the person they are singing about to talk to them because they feel a connection with them.  8/10

4) On the Horizon: The second single from the album.  It's an upbeat song about how the one you love has made you see life in a positive way.  It's my second favorite song on the album.  The song peaked at number 14 in the U.K. which is surprising because I feel it should've been a top 10 hit.  10/10

5) Positively Somewhere: This song is about being happy to be yourself.  It's a mid-tempo pop/rock song that has a happy, positive vibe to it.  7/10

6) Melt: This song was released along with "Yeh Yeh Yeh" as the fourth and final single from the album.  This song was not supposed to be a single but after Melanie injured her knee on "The Games", her label felt it was easier to promote a ballad more than an upbeat song.  The plan didn't work as the single peaked at number 27 in the U.K. and was her last release with then label "Virgin Records."  It's sad because this is my favorite song on the album and I wish it peaked higher on the charts.  10/10

7) Do I: This song is kinda boring.  I don't really listen to it.  5/10

8) Soul Boy: Another song I skip.  Like "Do I" this song is kinda boring.  5/10

9) Water: When I first heard the song I thought it was boring but after a couple more listens I liked it.  While it doesn't scream "single material" it's a great album track and I like how the lyrics to the chorus change near the near the end of the song.  8/10

10) Home: This song has a dark vibe to it.  I don't listen to the song that much but it's pretty good and I'll try to listen to it more in the future.  7/10

11) Let's Love: This song was the third single from the album but it was only released in Japan and it didn't have a video.  I wish it had a video because the song is a great upbeat pop/rock song.  The production, lyrics, and vocals are awesome.  10/10

12) Yeh Yeh Yeh: This song was released as the fourth and final single with "Melt".  Originally this song was going to be released without "Melt" but after Melanie injured her knee on  "The Games" her label felt it was easier to promote "Melt" because it was a ballad while "Yeh Yeh Yeh" was an upbeat pop/rock song.  The song has a more aggressive feeling to it than any of the other songs on the album.  Sadly the song peaked at number 27 in the U.K.  It's a shame because this song was also amazing.  10/10

 While "Reason" was Melanie C's last album with Virgin Records, it was not the last album she'd release.  She's currently working on her seventh solo album, which is more solo albums than any of the other Spice Girls have released.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Melt", "On the Horizon", "Yeh Yeh Yeh", "Let's Love", "Here It Comes Again", "Reason", and "Water".  Out of 120 points I give the album 100 points which is 83%, a B.  

   Hope you enjoyed my reviews today.  I'll try to post more soon!   Thank you for reading!

Mandy Moore: So Real Album Review

 Two album reviews in one day?  Yes I know it's shocking.  This one is for Mandy Moore's first album, "So Real".  Some of the songs were on the previous album review of "I Wanna Be with You", so this album is kinda half-a**ed.  Sorry!  Here's my track by track review:

1) So Real: The third and final single from the album, as well as the title track.  I've already reviewed this song on my review of "The Best of Mandy Moore".  There is also a french version of the song called "C'est Si Facile" that is apparently very rare.  5/10

2) Candy: The first single from the album as well as her debut single.  This is the only song that Mandy still performs to this day, however instead of its original bubblegum pop sound, Mandy performs it with a folk/blues vibe.  7/10

3) What You Want: Apparently this was the first song that was recorded for the album.  This song is weird.  It's about being the kinda girl that guy she's crushing on wants and how she'll be what he wants as long as he loves her.  I don't know if it's the production, the lyrics, Mandy's voice or the fact that she was 14 when she sang this but the song is just weird.  6/10

4) Walk Me Home: The second single from the album.  It's an okay ballad but compared to the rest of the ballads she's released since this song, it's just not up to par.  5/10

5) Lock Me in Your Heart: I already reviewed this song on my last review.  8/10

6) Telephone (Interlude): It's a 15 second interlude, so I won't be giving it a score.

7) Quit Breaking My Heart: This song is about how Mandy wants her boyfriend to stop breaking her heart because it's ruining their relationship.  No offense but if your boyfriend keeps letting you down then dump him because he's not worth it.  But that's just my opinion, the overall song is okay.  6/10

8) Let Me Be the One: This song was originally recorded by the band "Five Star".  The song is about wanting to be the only one your boyfriend thinks about.  It's okay.  5/10

9) Not Too Young: This song is the most aggressive song on the album.  When I was younger it was one of my favorites, but over the years it's become weird to listen to.  The song is about seeing through a guy's advances despite him thinking you're easy because you're younger.  The chorus is pretty good.  7/10

10) Love Shot: This song is a guilty pleasure of mine.  It's about asking a guy if he can handle you and your love.  It's more in a cutesy puppy love kinda way instead of a "come and take me now" kinda way.  8/10

11) I Like It: I already reviewed this song in the last review.  7/10

12) Love You for Always: A mid-tempo song about a guy who made everything in your life better and how you want to stay with him forever.  7/10

13) Quit Breaking My Heart (Reprise): A short acoustic version of track number 7.  While it's pretty good, it's short meaning I won't give it a score.

 Mandy herself has admitted that the songs on this album weren't that good, so I don't feel as bad about the score I'm giving the album.  I don't really have any favorite songs on this album.  Out of 110 points I give the album 71 points which is 64%, a D.  This is the second time I've given an album a D.  The first was Taylor Swift's "Red" which got 65%, meaning that the score for "So Real" is lowest score I've given.

Mandy Moore: I Wanna Be With You Album Review

 I meant to do some reviews last July due to surgery and not having anything to do, unfortunately I got lazy (lazier than I usual) and didn't do any reviews.  Anyway, I'm gonna post a few reviews today because I felt the need to do some.  Today I'll be reviewing Mandy Moore's second album, "I Wanna Be with You".  I got this album for my 10th birthday and would listen to it almost everyday as a kid.  Here's my track by track review:

1) I Wanna Be with You: The first, and technically only, single from the album.  The song is Mandy's highest charting single in the U.S. peaking at number 24 making it her first, and to date only, top 40 hit.  Funny how people see "Candy" being her signature song while "I Wanna Be with You" peaked higher on some charts and never gets performed anymore.  Maybe Mandy will perform it when she promotes her new album (whenever it gets released that is).  The song is about crushing on someone.  It was also in the movie "Center Stage".  10/10

2) Everything My Heart Desires: When I first heard this song, I thought it was amazing.  Years later I found out that it was a cover.  The song was originally performed by "Adam Rickitt" and was the second single from his first, and only album, "Good Times".  Mandy's version of the song is much better than his though and I wish Mandy had released this song as a single.  10/10

3) Want You Back: This song is about seeing your ex for the first time since you had broken up and regretting the breakup and you want to get back together with that person.  Like the last two songs, this song is amazing.  10/10

4) The Way to My Heart: Continuing with the "being in love theme", "The Way to My Heart" is about how Mandy doesn't want to lose her boyfriend because he's the one who makes her feel happy.  In a way it picks up where "Want You Back" left off.  10/10

5) So Real (Wade Robinson Remix): This is the remixed version of her third single from "So Real" .  The remix makes the song edgier and more fun to dance to but it's not as great as the previous four songs.  7/10

6) Lock Me in Your Heart: In this song, Mandy sings about a how she wants her boyfriend to "lock her in his heart" and show her how love is supposed to be.  8/10

7) Walk Me Home: The second single from her first album, "So Real" and it was also re-released as the second single from this album.  This was a bad move because the song still didn't make a dent on the charts.  5/10

8) I Like It: Co-written by "Howie Dorough" from the "Backstreet Boys", the song is about liking a guy and how being with him feels so right.  7/10

9) So Real: The third and final single from "So Real".  I already reviewed this song on my review of her album "The Best of Mandy Moore".  5/10

10) Candy (Wade Robinson Remix): The remixed version of her debut single.  Like "So Real", this song sounds edgier than the original and is also fun to dance to.  8/10

11) Your Face: I've ignored this song for several years because it was never as memorable as the rest of the songs on the album.  While it showcases Mandy's amazing vocals, it's a song that I usually skip.  7/10

12) I Wanna Be with You (Soul Solution Remix): Why would they remix this song?  While it's an okay to dance to, the song didn't need to be remixed as it's perfect the way it is.  The remix wasn't really needed.  6/10

 While some critics saw the album as more as a remix album with a few new songs, the album was more successful on the charts than "So Real".  My favorite songs on the album are: "I Wanna Be with You", "Everything My Heart Desires", "The Way to My Heart", "Want You Back", and "Candy (Wade Robinson Remix)".  Out of 120 points I give the album 93 points which is 77%, a C+.  Mandy's taken a break from music but will hopefully release some new music in 2016.

Hilary Duff: Breathe In. Breathe Out. (Standard, Deluxe, and Fanjoy Edition) Album Review

 I meant to do this review days ago but I lost track of time.  Anyway, today I'll be reviewing Hilary Duff's new album, "Breathe In. Breathe Out.".  Hilary had taken a long break from recording music before the album was released.  In fact the album is Hilary's first album since her last album, "Dignity" was released 8 years (if count "Best of Hilary Duff" than it's been 7 years).  Either way it's a relief to finally hear new music from her.  For this review I'll be reviewing the standard, the deluxe, and the fanjoy editions of the album and I'll be giving each edition a different score so without further adieu, here's my track by track review:

1) Sparks: This song was initially the third single from the album but when the first two singles weren't included on the standard edition, it became the first single from the album.  The song is very catchy, is fun to dance to, and will hopefully become a hit on radio.  I didn't really like the video, not because it showed her on her Tinder dates, but because her hair color made her look strange.  The song overall is great and a perfect way to start the album off.  10/10

2) My Kind: When I first heard this song, I thought it sounded a little bit like "Taylor Swift's" song, "Style".  The song is very catchy and another really great song.  10/10

3) One In a Million: This song sounds like something "Tove Lo" would release, which funny because she co-wrote this song.  The song is a mid-tempo ballad and it instantly became one of my favorites on the album.  10/10

4) Confetti: The first few seconds of the song sounded very similar to "Girls Aloud's" single, "Untouchable".  That being said, this song is an amazing pop/party song that should be released as the second single.  I love the "Heaven is a Place on Earth" sample, it just makes a song perfect.  10/10

5) Breathe In. Breathe Out.: From a happy upbeat song to a dark mid-tempo ballad.  The song is the title track and it talks about how a relationship that has recently ended and even though you feel sad, you know you'll be okay.  I hope this song will become a single.  10/10

6) Lies: Continuing with a dark vibe, "Lies" is about how Hilary is fed up with her partner's constant b.s. and lies.  It's my favorite song on the album and also one of the songs that Hilary co-wrote, which many explain why you can feel the anger in her voice a little bit on this song.  It is still a brilliant song with a catchy hook.  It needs to be a single too.  10/10

7) Arms Around a Memory: A sad dance-ballad that was written by "Matthew Koma", who also co-wrote the title track and "Confetti" for this album.  The song is about reminiscing about an ex that you still miss.  I love the song but I wish it was a little longer. 10/10

8) Stay in Love: Like "One In a Million" and "Sparks", this song was co-written by "To-Love".  The song is an upbeat pop song where Hilary is questioning how people stay in love with someone when it feels so hard with all the work it comes with.  Again another terrific song.  10/10

9) Brave Heart: After 8 pop/dance songs, the album switches to a folk-pop sound that Hilary initially started with (I'll get to that part later).  The song is about how being out of a relationship and although you're a little scared of being alone, you'll be okay because you're strong.  The song took a couple of listens before I started to like it.  9/10

10) Tattoo: When Hilary was working on a folk-pop album, this song was one of the songs that was almost the first single from the album.  While the folk-pop was somewhat scrapped, this song was put on this album.  The song was co-written by "Ed Sheeran" who provides background vocals on this song.  Like "Brave Heart", this song took a couple of listens before I started to like it.  9/10

11) Picture This: Before the album was released, I noticed on most of the forums that people felt this song was the weakest song on the album.  I didn't want to believe that and when I first heard the whole album I was sad that I have to agree.  The lyrics are great but the overall song is weak compared to the other songs on the album.  It has grown on me a little bit though.  6/10

12) Night Like This (featuring Kendall Schmidt): This is the last song on the standard edition of the album.  The song features "Kendall Schmidt" from "Big Time Rush" and "Heffron Drive".  I don't listen to either band so I had no idea what to expect with this song.  Thankfully the song is amazing.  Kendall and Hilary's vocals work perfectly on this amazing song.  10/10

 These next two tracks are on the deluxe version of the album:

13) Belong: This song has a folk-pop sound to it like the last 4 songs on the standard edition of the album.  To me, song kinda feels like combination "fun.'s" "Some Nights" and "Taylor Swift's" "New Romantics".  It's a pretty good song.  9/10

14) Rebel Hearts: I was really excited about this song because it was co-written by "Kara DioGuardi", who co-wrote a majority of Hilary's last album "Dignity" with Hilary.  The song blends both folk-pop with dance-pop and sounds very similar to Avicii's "Wake Me Up".  Still an amazing song that should've been on the standard edition.  10/10

 These next four tracks are available if you bought the fanjoy edition of the album:

1) Chasing the Sun: This song was initially the first single from the album but it didn't make the standard edition of the album.  I was kinda glad it didn't make the standard edition because I feel it's a boring song.  "Colbie Calliat" co-wrote this song and I think that the song would've sounded better if Colbie sang instead of Hilary.  I'm not saying Hilary's voice is bad because she has a great voice, I just feel this song is suited more for Colbie than Hilary.  4/10

2) All About You: The song was initially the second single from the album but like "Chasing the Sun", it didn't make the standard edition of the album.  Thankfully it was available on the fanjoy version of the album (as well as iTunes).  I love this and I feel it's way better than "Chasing the Sun".  The video was pretty good.  10/10

3) Outlaw: A snippet of this song was played on Hilary's show "Younger".  Sadly when Hilary revealed the name of the song on "twitter" she said that it wouldn't be on the album.  Thankfully she put it on the fanjoy version of the album.  It has a folk-pop sound to it, which makes me wonder why Hilary didn't just put out a folk-pop album first and then release a pop album afterward.  It was surprising to hear her swear on the first verse but the song is still amazing.  9/10


4) Chasing the Sun (Dave Aude Remix): Sadly the remixed version of this song doesn't do anything for me.  4/10

 It's good that Hilary finally released a new album, however before the album was released there were over 20 tracks that were recorded for the album.  This is because Hilary had originally recorded a folk-pop album that was set to be released in October 2014, but that didn't happen.  And even though there are overall 17 songs on this album, there are still 21 (or 20) songs that didn't make the album.  These are the known titles of the songs:

"17", "Better Days", "Hurts", "Northern Star", "Feel Alive", "If I Fall", "This Heart", "Falling", "Whistling Dixie", "Carry On", "Where the Gods Play", "Take It for What It Is", "Before the Light Changes", "It All Starts Tonight", "Tearing Down Walls", "Snow Globe", "Wild Night Out", "Wherever You Go", "When We Were Young", "Breathing Room", and "Rebel Heart" (which was likely re-titled as "Rebel Hearts" for the album but I felt it needed to be mentioned anyway.  I'm hoping Hilary will release another album with these songs on it because I've been wanting to hear "Northern Star" since she posted a picture of the lyrics on her instagram.

 Overall Hilary Duff's "Breathe In. Breathe Out." was worth the 8 year wait.  I hope she doesn't wait 8 years to release another album.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Lies", "Breathe In. Breathe Out.", "All About You", "Confetti", Stay In Love", "One In a Million", "My Kind", "Rebel Hearts", "Arms Around a Memory", "Night Like This (featuring Kendall Schmidt)", "Belong", and "Sparks".  So basically I love the whole album.  For the standard edition, out of 120 points I give the album 114 points which is 95% making it an A+.  For the deluxe edition's score, out of 140 points I give the album 133 points which funny enough ends up being a 95% as well, another A+.  For the fanjoy edition of the album, out of 160 points I give the album 141 points which i 88%, a B+.  This is an amazing album and if you haven't got the album yet, then go out and buy it because it's one of the best albums that has been released this year!

Miley Cyrus: Can't Be Tamed Album Review

 Today is the last day of March!  That means I've done a review everyday for this month (whether they were good or not is another story...)  After today I will take another break from doing reviews but it won't be a long one!  Anyway, today I'll be reviewing Miley Cyrus' third album, "Can't Be Tamed".  The album was released back in 2010 and is my favorite album of hers.  To make a long intro short (or shorter than I had intended it to be) here's track by track review:

1) Liberty Walk: This is an empowering song about not letting anyone hurt you or say you can't do this or that.  I was surprised that Miley rapped the first verse but the song is amazing.  While the song wasn't a single, the song was remixed and had a video.  10/10

2) Who Owns My Heart: The second and sadly last single from the album everywhere except Australia.  Almost 5 years have passed and I still don't know what the song's about, but that doesn't stop me from dancing to it.  That being said, it should not have been released as a single.  8/10

3) Can't Be Tamed: The title track and first single from the album.  The song is about breaking free and being able to express yourself.  The chipmunk part in the second verse is funny but the video was strange.  This is the only song from this album that Miley sang on her "Bangerz" tour.  It peaked at number 8 in the U.S.  9/10

4) Every Rose Has Its Thorn: This was song the third single from the album in Australia.  Why it didn't get a video or get released in the U.S. is a mystery.  It is a cover song originally performed by the band, "Poison".  "Brett Michaels", the lead singer of that band, sang backup vocals on Miley's version.  She did a good rendition of the song.  10/10

5) Two More Lonely People: This song is about a relationship that has ended mutually.  It's has a little bit of a pop rock feel to it.  I love the third verse.  10/10

6) Forgiveness and Love: This song was performed at the "American Music Awards" back in 2010.  It was rumored to be the third single from the album, but it instead became a promo single released only in Germany.  While it's a good ballad, I usually skip it.  8/10

7) Permanent December: Despite the fact that the song uses a lot of auto-tune, the song is still amazing and is my favorite song on the album.  The song is about how a girl has been around the world and despite meeting guys (not sexually just friendly) none of them come close to her boyfriend back home so she decides to leave to be with him.  Wish this song had a video!  10/10

8) Stay: Despite not being a single, the song peaked at number 75 in the U.S.  The song is a ballad about a relationship that has ended but one person misses the other person and if that person wanted them back, the first would rush to be by their side.  8/10

9) Scars: This song is about running into an ex and pretending you're fine but you still have feelings for them.  A lot of people can relate to that.  Great song.  10/10

10) Take Me Along: The song should be titled "Take Me With You" because that lyric is in the song, not "Take Me Along".  Anyway the song is ballad about a relationship that's ended (there seems to be a pattern on this album) and telling the ex that they never find someone that's loved them as much as you loved them while questioning if they ever loved you at all.  10/10

11) Robot: This song is about not wanting to be controlled.  Maybe Miley wrote it about how she was sick of being told to be "perfect" because she was on "Hannah Montana".  Either way, the song is awesome and should've been a single.  10/10

12) My Heart Beats for Love: Finally a happier song.  The song is about being love with someone but no one approves of that relationship but you both stay together because it's a love worth fighting for.  Should've been a single.  10/10

 Since this album release, Miley's released her fourth album, "Bangerz" and as of 2014 she is working on her fifth album.  I love all the songs on the album.  Out of 120 points I give the album 112 which 93%, an A.  I hope you enjoyed this one and all the reviews I did this month.  Thank you reading this review!

The Veronicas: Hook Me Up Album Review

 Today I will be reviewing "The Veronicas'" second album, "Hook Me Up".  "Hook Me Up" was released 2 years after the twin's first album "The Secret Life of..." and was more of a pop/ dance-pop album whereas their first album was pop/rock.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Untouched: The second single from the album.  When I heard this song, I was excited about the album because it sounded cool.  The song is their most successful song in the U.S. peaking at number 17 on the charts.  The song and video have a dark vibe but both are awesome.  10/10

2) Hook Me Up: The first single from the album.  The song is about being tired of how your life is and want to get away from it for a little bit.  Lyrically it's great but the music is kinda boring.  The song became their first number 1 in Australia.  7/10

3) This Is How It Feels: The music overpowers the girl's vocals on this one.  The song is about how a guy is trying to get back with his ex but she doesn't want him back because he was the one who broke her heart and ended the relationship.  7/10

4) This Love: The third single from the album.  This song was co-written by "Ke$ha".  The song is about being in love with someone and not wanting to end the relationship because this person is the one.  It's a pretty good song.  9/10

5) I Can't Stay Away: Apparently this song was a promo single that was released around the same time as the album's fourth single, "Take Me on the Floor".  It is one of two songs that the twins didn't write on, the other being "This Love".  The song is about not being able to stay away from a person despite the fact that they're bad for you.  The song has a dark vibe and it's one of my favorites on the album.  Wish it had a video.  10/10

6) Take Me on the Floor: The fourth single on the album.  When the girls stated in an interview that when they wrote the song, they were thinking about having fun.  The video caused a little bit of controversy, so when the song was released in the U.S. a video of the girls performing the song on tour.  It's a pretty good song.  10/10

7) I Don't Wanna Wait: The song starts out with a weird intro and then it goes "I Don't Wanna Wait" five times.  The song is about not wanting to wait for a guy to make a move.  I don't really listen to this one much.  6/10

8) Popular: The fifth and final single from the album.  On this song the verses are rapped.  The song is about someone who feels their better than everyone.  The girls wrote song the song as a joke to the celebrity life.  It's fun to dance to.  I only wish the song had a video.  10/10

9) Revenge Is Sweeter (Than You Ever Were): From a fun song to a serious one.  The song is about how a relationship ended because the person you were with cheated on you and broke your heart.  This song should've been a single instead of "Hook Me Up".  It's one of my favorites.  10/10

10) Someone Wake Me Up: The song is a ballad about a breakup that doesn't feel real.  It also doesn't help that both people have the same friends so when they see each other it kills the narrator of the song.  It's a great song that, like many songs on this album, should've had a video.  10/10

11) All I Have: In this song the narrator makes the mistake of cheating on her boyfriend and though the boyfriend forgives and stays with them, the narrator still feels guilty for being unfaithful and wishes that it never happened.  The verses are amazing but the chorus isn't as good.  8/10

12) In Another Life: This is a ballad about how two people had promised each other they'd marry when they get older, but as time went on you changed and can't fulfill that promise and maybe they'll be together in another life.  The girls cried while recording this amazing song.  8/10

 "Hook Me Up" is pretty good album and it's strange to think that the album was released almost 8 years ago.  My favorite songs are: "Untouched", "Revenge Is Sweeter (Than You Ever Were)", "I Can't Stay Away", "Popular", "Someone Wake Me Up", and "Take Me on the Floor".  Out of 120 points I give the album 105 points which is 87%, a B+.  Thank you for reading this review!

The Veronicas: The Veronicas Album Review

 One of my favorite bands is the amazing, Australian duo, "The Veronicas".  The band is twin sisters "Jessica Origliasso and Lisa Origliasso".  Their first single "4ever" was released almost 10 years ago, and since then the girls have continued to be success.  Their third album, the self-titled, "The Veronicas", was released in late 2014 (last month if you live in the U.S. and about 2 weeks ago if you live in the UK).  The album took the girls awhile to released.  It was initially recorded as "Life on Mars" and they had started working on it back in 2010.  However 3 years went by and only one single was released called "Lolita".  Despite the song's success an album wasn't released and the girls left their then label, "Sire Records".  Thankfully they signed to "Sony Music Entertainment" in 2014 and released "The Veronicas".  Here's my track by track review:

1) Sanctified: This song has a dark southern rock kinda vibe to it.  The song received a remix that's pretty cool but that remix made the song less than a minute and a half.  The overall song is amazing and I wouldn't be surprised if it was released as the fourth single in the future.  10/10

2) Did You Miss Me (I'm a Veronica): In this song the girls rap like they did on "Popular" from their last album, "Hook Me Up".  In this song the girls have made it clear that they're back and they're here to stay.  Part of the song was used in their two episode webseries also titled "Did You Miss Me".  Well a lot of people did miss them and we're glad they're back.  10/10

3) Cruel: The third single from the album.  This is my favorite song on the whole album.  I was so excited when it was released as a single and had a video.  The song is about being out of a relationship with someone and even though you don't want them back, you hate seeing them with someone else.  In the video the girls trap a guy in their car, but he escapes to a hotel only to be captured by the girls again.  They tie his hands up but he's able to get the rope off while they're driving.  At the end of the video it seems the guy has won as he drives off feeling victorious, that is until one of the girls presses a button that causes the car to explode.  10/10

4) Line of Fire: When this song was released to the public, there were rumors that this song was the second single.  The rumors were later false as "If You Love Someone" was the second single instead.  The verses start off a little soft and low before the chorus comes in loud!  Another great song, hopefully it'll be a single.  10/10

5) Teenage Millionaire: This was one of the songs the girls wrote after they left their old label.  It has an awesome guitar intro in the beginning and the chorus is also amazing.  It's about how someone makes you feel happy.  10/10

6) Born Bob Dylan: Continuing with amazing songs is this amazing ballad.  It was originally on the album they recorded with their previous label before that album was scrapped.  It's about wishing you had the confidence to speak your mind and not be afraid of how people would feel about what you say.  It's an amazing song musically and lyrically.  10/10

7) Always: Like the last song, this is also a ballad.  It was co-written by singer/songwriter "Emeli Sande".  It's an okay song but I think I'd would've been better if it was performed by Emeli instead.  6/10

8) Mad Love: One of the more pop sounding songs on the album, this song is about how you love someone so much but they drive you insane.  Anyone relate to that?  I would love to see a video for this song and it's strange to think they been singing the song live for over a year before the album was released and that the song is just as amazing now as it was then.  10/10

9) You Ruin Me: The first single from the album.  The song is a piano ballad about a relationship that has ended.  The vocals and music are flawless.  The video was also amazing, especially when they put they tied up the guy in the trunk of their car...  Now that I think about it, made this song's video was the prequel to "Cruel's" video.  Plus "Cruel" was heard in the beginning of the video.  The song hit number 1 in Australia.  10/10

10) More Like Me: This song is about an ex's new girlfriend who is jealous of you because she's not as great as you were.  Funny thing is you don't care but the current girlfriend does.  The lyric "If you were more like me, you'd have f***ed a little harder" because it shocked me at first but it's one of my favorite parts of the song.  Props for going there (I don't mean for that to sound dirty!)  10/10

11) If You Love Someone: The second single from the album.  It's a very upbeat song about how the narrator encourages the listen, if they love someone, that they have to do something about it.  I really like the song and it was a hit in Australia where it peaked at number 5.  10/10

12) Cold: This song is about a relationship that is done.  You can feel the raw anger and emotions in this song.  I'd hate to be the jerk that inspired this song.  9/10

13) Let Me Out: This song is mainly played on acoustic guitar.  It's about not knowing where you stand in the relationship and the worst part is the other person doesn't really care.  It's a sad song.  8/10

14) You and Me: This song is more happy sounding song than the previous songs.  This seems to be about the twins relationship with each other and how no matter what happens they'll always have each other's backs.  Perfect way to end the album.  9/10

 The Veronica's third album is, in my opinion their best album so.  They're planning on releasing a deluxe version of the album with 7 new tracks.  I can't wait for that!  I love all the songs on the album.  Out of 140 points I give the album 132 points which 94%, an A.  Thank you for reading this review!

The Corrs: Home Album Review

 It's seems pretty obvious that I'd be reviewing The Corrs' fifth, and to date final album, "Home" today because I reviewed there first four albums in the last four days.  The album was released almost 10 years ago.  The album is made up of both traditional and non-traditional Irish song and covers.  Here's my track by track review:

1) My Lagan Love: The song was released as a promo single.  It's a beautiful version of the traditional song but I don't listen to it much.  7/10

2) Sspancill Hill: This is one of my favorites on the album.  I wish it was released as a single.  The song is a traditional Irish song written by Michael Considine.  At the 3:37 point, the song turns into the instrumental, "Rakes of Kildare".  Both Amazing.  10/10

3) Peggy Gordon: This is actually a Canadian folk song but still a beautiful song nonetheless.  I didn't listen to the song until I heard it at the end of the band's documentary "All the Way Home (A History of the Corrs)".  It makes me sad but I still love it.  10/10

4) Black Is the Colour: A traditional folk song that is usually goes by "Black Is the Colour (of My True Love's Hair)".  It has a little bit of a darker tone than the other songs on the album but still a beautiful rendition of the song.  10/10

5) Heart Like a Wheel: This was released as a double A-side single with "Old Town".  The song is a cover that was originally performed by "Kate and Anna McGarrigle".  It's a beautiful piano ballad but unfortunately the song is the band's lowest charting single in the UK.  This may have been because it had no video and the cd single had nothing new to offer fans who had already bought the album.  Still a great song.  9/10

6) Buachaill On Eirne: No the name isn't Gibberish.  It's Irish for "Boy From Erne".  The reason for the title being in Irish is because the song is sung completely in Irish.  I'm relieved the CD booklet came with the English translation because I'd be very confused what Andrea was singing.  Good song though.  8/10

7) Old Hag: I actually thought they had sang on this song.  That's what I thought until I found out it was instrumental.  My bad!  It's really good though.  10/10

8) Moorlough Shore: This was released as digital single when I first heard it.  The song is a traditional Irish love song and I wish the song had a video.  9/10

9) Old Town: This a cover that was originally performed by "Philip Lynott".  The Corrs had performed and released their own version of the song on their "The Corrs: Unplugged" as a single.  It's interesting to see it on the album but I'm not sure why they released it as a single again.  7/10

10) Dimming of the Day: Unlike almost all of the group's songs, this song is sung lead by Sharon instead of Andrea.  It's a beautiful version of the song and it's cool to hear Sharon singing lead on this song.  9/10

11) Brid Og Ni Mhaille: If you think it's weird to read it, imagine typing it.  The song is "Bridget O'Malley" in Irish.  Like "Buachaill On Eirne", I would've loved to hear an English version but I still like that they sang the song in Irish.  It's beautiful.  8/10

12) Haste to the Wedding: An instrumental that band had been playing for a long time.  Glad it was finally put on an album.  Both the album version and live version on the special edition of "In Blue" are great.  9/10

 It's sad to think that "Home" is last album The Corrs released but hopefully they'll release another album one day.  I love all the songs on the album.  Out of 120 points I give the album 106 points which is 88%, a B+.  Thank for reading this review!

The Corrs: Forgiven, Not Forgotten Album Review

 Today I'm reviewing The Corrs' first album, "Forgiven, Not Forgotten".  The album was released in September 1995, almost 20 years ago.  Wow how times flies.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Erin Shore (Intro) (Instrumental): An amazing shorter version of the last song on the album.  Given that it is less than 30 seconds I won't give a score.

2) Forgiven, Not Forgotten: The title track and second single from the album.  The video was very dark and had the band performing on a rotating platform.  Andrea stated that she felt seasick after being on the platform for so many hours.  Can't say I blame her.  Good video and song though.  10/10

3) Heaven Knows: Apparently this song was released as a promo single.  The song seems to be about someone pleading to their lover to stay instead of leaving them for someone else.  Good song.  10/10

4) Along with the Girls (Instrumental): It's pretty short but still amazing.  Since it's shorter than a minute, I won't give it a score.

5) Someday: This song is about a relationship that going nowhere and how everything you felt that was there before such as the love and passion is gone.  Sharon's violin solo is my favorite part of the song.  10/10

6) Runaway: The first single from the album.  It's an amazing love song that was remixed and re-released as the seventh and final single from "Talk on Corners".  I prefer the version on this album.  The video was also amazing.  10/10

7) The Right Time: The third single from the album.  This song is so annoying to me.  Why couldn't the band have released "Someday" as the third single instead of this song.  The video was okay.  The song received a remix that still doesn't make the song any better to me.  3/10

8) The Minstrel Boy (Instrumental): An amazing instrumental that feels like it's from a romance film.  Very beautiful.  10/10

9) Toss the Feathers: Another instrumental.  This song has been performed on every tour the band did.  The difference between the live version and studio version is that the was an extended drum solo when the band performed it in concerts.  Either way it's still amazing.  10/10

10) Love to Love You: The fourth single from the album.  It was given a radio version which made it 40 seconds shorter.  Despite that it's still my favorite song on the album.  The song is about wanting to love a person as much as they love you but you can't because you've been hurt before.  The video showed the band traveling and performing.  10/10

11) Secret Life: I'm gonna be honest, I have no idea what this song is about.  That being said I still love the song and it's one of my favorites on the album.  Sharon's violin solo is amazing.  10/10

12) Carraroe Jig (Instrumental): While it's less than a minute, it's still really good.  There was an extended version of the song that band would play but the title of the song would be "Joy of Life".

13) Closer: The fifth and final single from the album.  It's the only song that didn't get a video.  It has an amazing piano introduction and the song gets only better after that.  9/10

14) Leave Me Alone: Like "Heaven Knows", this song was also a promo single.   The song to be a little bit angrier than any of the other songs on the album.  It's okay but it doesn't stand out like most of the other songs on the album.  7/10

15) Erin Shore (Instrumental): This album has a lot of instrumentals!  This song would later be known as "(Lough) Erin Shore" when it was performed live.  Regardless of the what the name of the song is, it's still great and a perfect way to end the album.  10/10

 Hard to believe it's been almost 20 years since this amazing album was released.  I love all the songs on the album.  Out of 120 points I give the album 109 points which is 90%, an A.  Thank you for reading this review!

The Corrs: Talk on Corners (Re-Release) Album Review

 Continuing with "The Corrs" albums reviews, I've decided to review my second favorite Corrs' album.  The re-release of "Talk on Corners".  The album almost wasn't released because their label wanted them to record more songs and the band refused.  Thankfully their manager stepped in and the album was released.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Only When I Sleep: The first single from the album.  The song is about falling for someone who only exists in your dreams.  For some strange reason the song only peaked at number 58 in the UK.  No idea why when it's a great song.  10/10

2) When He's Not Around: This song was released as a promo single.  The song seems to be about how someone makes you feel so good that you can't breathe without that person.  It would've been awesome to see a video for the song.  10/10

3) Dreams: The fourth single from the album.  It is a cover of "Fleetwood Mac's" hit single.  The song was initially not on original version but it was later added onto the re-release of the album and became a hit.  It peaked at number 6 in the UK which was a higher peak than the original version of the song.  10/10

4) What Can I Do: The third and fifth single from the album.  No, that wasn't a typo.  The song was originally the third single from the album and peaked at 53 and when the album was re-released it was given a slight remix, only to be remixed yet again and was released as the fifth single.  This time it peaked at number 3.  Funny that their label didn't like the song and it ended up being successful.  9/10

5) I Never Loved You Anyway: The second single from the album.  The title alone says it all.  The song is a breakup song and you're happy the relationship is over because you never loved that person anyway.  The song peaked at number 43 in the UK, it should've peaked at a high position since it's an amazing song.  10/10

6) So Young: The sixth single from the album.  The label didn't want this song on the album but it was remixed when it was released as a single and peaked at number 6 in the UK.  Proof that record labels aren't always right.  The song was written by Sharon.  9/10

7) Don't Say You Love Me: The song is about how a girl who's boyfriend has let her down so many times and she's gotten to the point where if he doesn't take the relationship as serious as she does than they're finished.  9/10

8) Love Gives Love Takes: An amazing ballad about the ups and downs of love like how it can make you happy one minute and sad the next.  It's one of my favorites on the album.  10/10

9) Hopelessly Addicted: This one took a little more time for me to like then the other songs on the album.  It's about falling in love with someone that had been there from the beginning but it took time realize that.  9/10

10) Paddy McCarthy: An amazing instrumental.  How are they able to write these amazing instrumental pieces?  They performed this on their "In Blue Tour", the video can be found on youtube, it's awesome.  10/10

11) Intimacy: This was the only song on the album, besides the two cover songs, that wasn't written by The Corrs.  It's a beautiful ballad and the tin whistle solo is amazing.  10/10

12) Queen of Hollywood: The album's title comes from the lyric in this song, "and her friends they talk on corners".  The song is about a girl who wants to be a star and while it happens for her, she's had to do things she's not proud of in order to become the star she wanted to be.  While I like how the song tells an amazing story, this is my least favorite song on the album.  5/10

13) No Good for Me: Like "When He's Not Around", this song was also a promo single.  This is a song about being with someone who can't love you back because they love someone.  UGH!  One of the worst feelings ever.  It's also another of my favorites on the album.  10/10

14) Little Wing: The song is a cover.  It was written by "Jimi Hendrix" for the band, "Jimi Hendrix Experience".  I ignored the song initially but then I gave it a chance and liked it, especially the parts where the instrumental parts.  8/10

 To this day, "Talk on Corners" is the band's most successful album everywhere except for the U.S. where "In Blue" is their best.  I love all the songs on the album.  Out of 140 points I give the album 129 points which is 92%, an A.  Thank you for reading this review!

The Corrs: Borrowed Heaven Album Review

 Continuing with "The Corrs'" music, I'll be reviewing their fourth album, "Borrowed Heaven".  If you're wondering why the review is early, it's because I got sick and thought "I should do this review so I won't wait 'til later.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Summer Sunshine: The first single from the album.  The song is about a doomed relationship.  It's my favorite song on the album and the video was pretty cool.  10/10

2) Angel: The second single from the album.  The song was about the group's mother who had passed away before their previous album, "In Blue" was released.  The acoustic version of the song makes me cry.  10/10

3) Hideaway: This song feels like it's about being more independent in a relationship instead of co-depending on the other person foe everything.  10/10

4) Long Night: The third and final single from the album.  Like "Hideaway", this song was written by Sharon.  The song is about breaking up with someone.  Only Sharon and Andrea appear in the video.  10/10

5) Goodbye: Like the previous two songs, this song was written by Sharon.  The song, like "Angel" is about their mother.  It was remixed and released as the band's final single to date, in 2006 for their second greatest hits album, "Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection".  There is also a demo version of the song where Sharon sings lead.  10/10

6) Time Enough For Tears: This song was used in the film, "In America" and was the only song on the album that the Corrs didn't write.  It was written by "Bono" from "U2" and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.  Sadly the song feels out of place for me.  5/10

7) Humdrum: The title means dull.  The song is the opposite.  The song is about how a relationship that has grown dull and boring over the years.  Didn't like it at first but it's grown on me.  10/10

8) Even If: This is a happy love song.  It's feels like "Breathless Part 2" in a way.  Despite that I love the song.  10/10

9) Borrowed Heaven: The title track.  It features vocals from "Ladysmith Black Mambazo".  The band has said that the song is a prayer.  It's very beautiful.  10/10

10) Confidence for Quiet: The song is pretty good, but I have no idea what it's about.  7/10

11) Baby be Brave: This song is a little bit darker than the rest of the album.  I love Sharon's part, "confide in me, tell your story, it's your fear that makes you worthy".  10/10

12) Silver Strand: This an instrumental piece that was written by Caroline and Sharon when they were recording their first album, "Forgiven, Not Forgotten".  It's amazing.  10/10

 "Borrowed Heaven" is my favorite Corrs' album.  I love the whole album.  Out of 120 points I give the album 112 points which is 93%, an A.  Thank you for reading this review.

The Corrs: In Blue Album Review

 One of my favorite bands is "The Corrs".  The Corrs are an Irish band made up of siblings: Jim Corr, Sharon Corr, Caroline Corr, and Andrea Corr.  Jim played guitar, Sharon played violin, Caroline played drums, and Andrea played tin whistle as well sang lead.  They released 5 studio albums as well as a few live and greatest hits albums.  Here's my track by track review of their third album "In Blue":

1) Breathless: The first single from the album.  It's my favorite song on the album and it's also the band's most successful single.  It was a hit in U.S., which is how I heard it.  Funny enough when I first heard it, I had no idea who sang it until 8 years later when I went on iTunes and the song was recommended for me and I freaked out when I found out it was the song I had heard all those years ago.   It was nominated for a Grammy and is 1 of 3 songs that were co-written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange who has written and produced for "Shania Twain", "Def Leppard", "Heart", etc.  10/10

2) Give Me a Reason: The third and final single from the album.  The album title comes from the lyric "it's not romantic here in blue, swimming, swimming in blue" in the beginning this song.  The video showed the band in a large building at a party.  It was a great choice as a single but for some reason it peaked lower on the UK charts than "Irresistible" which is strange when this song is way better.  10/10

3) Somebody for Someone: The song is about longing for love.  It's a pretty good song but not as amazing as the previous two songs.  7/10

4) Say: I "say, say, say" this is a boring track that I usually skip.  4/10

5) All the Love in the World: This song was remixed and released as a promo single for the film "America's Sweethearts".  The is about wanting a love that will last forever.  The song is the second out of the 3 songs that Robert John "Mutt" Lange co-wrote.  The isn't bad, but it shouldn't have been released as a single.  7/10

6) Radio: This song was released as a single for the band's live album "The Corrs Unplugged".  The song was initially set to be on the band's second album "Talk on Corners" but the song wasn't finished in time.  The band later recorded this amazing version of the song.  Sharon wrote the song and it's one of my favorites on the album.  10/10

7) Irresistible: The second single from the album.  This was the third and final song on the album that "Robert John "Mutt" Lange co-wrote.  It's not a bad song but it's not a strong choice for a single.  The video however was pretty cool and somewhat makes up for it.  7/10

8) One Night: This song was released as a promo single and had a video.  It's a beautiful ballad and the video was also good.  8/10

9) All in a Day: This song is kinda a filler track.  Andrea even sounds bored as she sings this song.  4/10

10) At Your Side: Like "Radio", this song was also on "The Corrs Unplugged".  It's about always being there for a friend.  While it's more poppy than the unplugged version, it's still a great song.  9/10

11) No More Cry: This song was written by Andrea and Caroline for their father to help him get over his grief for his wife, their mother, who passed away before the album finished.  It was hard to listen to the song for awhile because I would cry when I heard the song because it would make me think of my grandmother.  It's an amazing song though.  10/10

12) Rain: From an amazing song to a boring one.  I ignore this song a lot.  3/10

13) Give It All Up: This song is pretty catchy and fun to dance to.  8/10

14) Hurt Before: The song is a sad ballad with a great violin solo from Sharon.  I don't listen to the song much though.  6/10

15) Rebel Heart: This is an instrumental piece that was composed by Sharon for a four part series, also called, "Rebel Heart".  It's amazing and makes me cry sometimes.  Perfect way to end the album.  10/10

 While "The Corrs" have been on a hiatus for about 10 years, their music is still great.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Breathless", "Radio", "Rebel Heart", "Give Me a Reason", "No More Cry", and "At Your Side".  Out of 150 points I give the album 113 points which is 75%, a C+.  Hope you liked this review!

Marion Raven: Set Me Free Album Review

 Today I will be reviewing Marion Raven's "Set Me Free".  The album was her debut album in the U.S. and Europe while in other countries her debut album was "Here I Am".  The album was more rock than anything she had released with her band "M2M" which sang pop music.  "Set Me Free" was also made up of 3 new songs, 5 songs from "Here I Am", 3 songs from her ep "Heads Will Roll" and 1 song that was on both "Here I Am" and "Heads Will Roll".  Here's my track by track review:

1) Set Me Free: The title track that should've been a single.  The song is about wanting to be out of a relationship and be set free.  It's an amazing song.  10/10

2) Falling Away: The first single from the album.  It's an uptempo ballad where the narrator feels that her relationship is slowly falling apart.  The video was show in the snow and many snowboarders where in the video such as Marion's then-boyfriend, now husband, Andreas Wiig.  10/10

3) Crawl: The song starts off slow with a piano before turning into an uptempo rock song.  The song talks about how you thought the person you were with was amazing but as time went on, you realized just that person is like.  Didn't like when I first heard it but a couple more listens and I was hooked on this song.  10/10

4) Here I Am: This was the third single and title track from Marion's "Here I Am".  I'm pretty sure that she's talking about a relationship where the person you're with keeps making promises to you but keeps breaking them.  It's an amazing ballad.  10/10

5) Thank You for Loving Me: We finally have a happy song!  This is a love song that is about wanting to be with the one you love forever.  It's a great song.  10/10

6) 13 Days: This is the song that was on both "Here I Am" and "Heads Will Roll".  Marion has said that the song was about a boy who came to visit her.  They had nothing to talk about, she felt he was boring, and she felt trapped in her own home.  He also wrecked her car.  On the plus side she wrote this awesome, haunting rock song about it.  10/10

7) Break You: The second single from "Here I Am".  The song is the only song on the album that Marion did not co-write.  You know the saying "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"?  Well that this song is one of the reasons for that.  You can feel her rage for the ex that screwed her over.  The song almost rumored not to be on the album after it was covered by "Megan McCauley".  Megan's version is pretty good though and in the end "Break You" was included on this album.  It's a great song and had a great video.  10/10

8) Heads Will Roll: When I found out that this song had a video I was shocked.  Not because I didn't like it because I do, but because I didn't know it was re-recorded.  The re-recorded version of the song, which was the version put on this song, is a million times better than the original.  Also there are two versions of the video.  I'm going to leave it at that.  10/10

9) For You I'll Die: This song was inspired by the love that was shared by "Jim Morrison" and "Pamela Courson".  In fact Marion wrote the song after reading his biography.  It's a beautiful ballad.  9/10

10) At the End of the Day (featuring Art Alexakis from Everclear): This song is the most pop sounding song on the album.  Marion wrote the song about the first time she fell in love.  It's an okay song but I would've preferred "End of Me" being on this album in this song's place.  7/10

11) All I Wanna Do is You: This song kinda reminds me of "Jet's" song "Are You Gonna Be My Girl".  It's a pretty straight forward song.  I don't really listen to this song.  6/10

12) Let Me Introduce Myself (Acoustic): This is hidden track on the album.  Marion recorded an acoustic version of the song because she didn't feel the version on "Here I Am" had the essence of the song.  The song is about her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend.  10/10

 Three years after this album was released, Marion released a new single called "Flesh and Bone" which followed up with another single called "Found Someone".  The songs were set to be on her album, "Nevermore".  I loved the songs and was excited for the album.  Unfortunately the album wasn't released.  Some rumors were that Marion didn't release it because she didn't like the finished product and other are that her label dropped her.  Either way, "Nevermore" was shelved with only the two singles being released and a snippet of a song called "Heartless" that was leaked onto the internet.  Despite it being shelved, rumors are that a few people were able to get the songs and I'm so jealous.  Anyway back to the review.  I like all the songs on the album.  Out of 120 points I give the album 112 points which is 93%, an A.  Thank you for reading this review!

Linkin Park: A Thousand Suns Album Review

 What's this?  An album review this early?  Yes!  I decided to do one this early instead of waiting 'til the last minute, for once.  Today I'm reviewing Linkin Park's fourth album, "A Thousand Suns".  I'm gonna be honest and say this is my least favorite album of there's.  This is because the album sounds a little bit more pop than any album they've done.  This is my track by track review:

1) The Requiem: The first track is mainly instrumental, except for the part where the chorus of "The Catalyst" is played but it's a little higher than it is in that song.  It's okay but a little weird.  7/10

2) The Radiance: All this is, is 18 seconds of a speech by J.Robert Oppenheimer.  I won't give it a score because it's short.

3) Burning in the Skies: The third single from the album.  The song is about looking back on past mistakes.  I love Mike's part where he sings "blood of innocence burning in the skies".  The video was pretty good but the single wasn't released in the U.S.  9/10

4) Empty Spaces: Only 18 seconds and I actually thought it was the introduction to the next song on the album.  No score.

5) When They Come for Me: This is one of my favorites on the album.  The song is said to be about the comments that the band got for going in a different direction instead of making another album like "Hybrid Theory" or "Meteora.  It should've been a single.  10/10

6) Robot Boy: The song may be about someone who feels like a loner.  I don't listen to the song mainly because it doesn't feel like there's buildup to anything in the song to keep me interested.  6/10

7) Jornada Del Muerto: What is up with all these interludes?  It's getting a little annoying.  Still pretty good though.

8) Waiting for the End: The second single from the album.  I hated the song at because it sounded to mainstream but after hearing so many times, it began to grow on me.  My favorite line is, "all I wanna do is trade this life for something new, holding onto what I haven't got."  The video was a little strange though.  9/10

9) Blackout: This song was a promo single and was also rumored to be the fifth single at one point.  The song is an angry song and one of the few songs where Chester screams.  It was remixed as "Blackout (Renholder Remix)" for the "Underworld: Awakening Original Motion Picture Soundtrack".  9/10

10) Wretches and Kings: The song samples a little bit of Mario Savio's speech, "Operation of the Machine".  Why this song wasn't released as a single still confuses me.  It's one of the best songs on the album, as well as my favorite song on the album.  10/10

11) Wisdom, Justice, and Love: This song features a speech from Martion Luther King Jr.  It also features a piano playing in the background.  It's weird when the voice gets deeper near the end of it.

12) Iridescent: The fourth and final single from the album.  I had no idea what the title meant until I just looked it up (hehehe).  The was also used to promote the movie, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon".  I think there's a little too much production which kinda overpowers the song.  8/10

13) Fallout: How many interludes are we at now?  4?  Geez!  The band might as well have released an ep instead of putting so many interludes on the album.  I find it weird hearing a clip of an auto-tuned version of "Burning in the Skies" here as well.

14) The Catalyst: The first single from the album.  The album title comes from a lyric in this song, "will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns".  While it was different from what the band had released prior, the single was still very successful.  10/10

15) The Messenger: This is just Chester singing on acoustic guitar.  His voice is awesome as well as the lyrics but (and I feel bad for saying) the song is a little forgetful to me.  7/10

 "A Thousand Suns" is my least favorite album from the band.  I understand artists want to change their sounds every once and awhile but this was a drastic change that I'm pretty sure no one saw coming.  Thankfully their next two albums, "Living Things" and "The Hunting Party" were amazing.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Wretches and Kings", "When They Come for Me", "The Catalyst", "Waiting for the End", "Burning in the Skies" and "Blackout".  Out of 100 points I give the album 85 points which is 85%, a B+.  The score would've been much lower had I included the interludes.  Thanks for reading this review!

Linkin Park: Minutes to Midnight Album Review

 Today I return with another Linkin Park review late at night.  When I review an album tomorrow I promise it will be typed earlier.  Anyway today I'll be reviewing Linkin Park's third album, "Minutes to Midnight".  The album was released was released 4 years after "Meteora".  This is the longest time apart from any album they released.  These days they release a new album every 2 years, and since their last album already had 4 singles I'm not waiting for their 7th album.  But back to the review.  The album was different from Linkin Park's previous albums and didn't was more somber and rock instead of the nu metal sound that "Hybrid Theory" and "Meteora" had.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Wake: This is an amazing instrumental.  It starts off soft then gets big and loud near the end.  That being said, because it's short I won't give it a score.

2) Given Up: The fourth single from the album.  The song was supposed to be the second single before being changed to the fourth.  You can feel the anger on this song.  The song talks about how you've had enough of the crap people are giving you to the point where you scream, "put me out of my misery!"  Really scary.  The video was of clips of shows with Linkin Park doing a performance.  The jingle sound was a little weird.  The song was the least successful of all the singles.  9/10

3) Leave Out All the Rest: The fifth and final single from the album.  The song talks about how the when the narrator's "time comes" when he passes away that he wants people to remember him for the positive things he's done and not the negative.  The video had the band in space, which doesn't make sense to me.  The song was on the "Twilight soundtrack" which may or may not have helped it do better on the charts than "Given Up".  10/10

4) Bleed It Out: The second single from the album.  It is one of two songs that Mike raps on.  The video was of a bar fight that was reserved showing how it happened.  When the band play it on tour it's given an extra drum solo.  10/10

5) Shadow of the Day: This was the third single from the album.  The song is a ballad and the video for it only featured Chester.  The song has a dark vibe to it and it showcases Chester's awesome vocals.  10/10

6) What I've Done: The first single from the album.  Chester said that the song was a goodbye to how the band used to be.  It took me some time to like the song but when I listened to the lyrics I began to like it.  The video showed the band performing in a desert.  10/10

7) Hands Held High: This is the second song where Mike raps.  The song talked about war, the difference between rich and poor and was basically a f*** you to Bush who was president at the time of the album's release.  It should've been a single.  10/10

8) No More Sorrow: Another angry in your face song.  It was originally titled "EBow Idea", they have the strangest working titles for songs.  It is the heaviest song on the album and would've been perfect as a single.  10/10

9) Valentine's Day: Like "My December" this song is about not being with the one you love.  The difference is that it's about losing that one you love.  It has more of a pop sound than the rest of the songs on the album.  9/10

10) In Between: Instead of rapping, Mike sings on this song.  The song sounds like the narrator is apologizing to his lover.  I don't really listen to the song but as I listen through the album right now (I do this when I review every album) I think it's pretty good.  8/10

11) In Pieces: The song is about how much of a jerk your ex was.  It's an okay song but it doesn't stand out as much as the other songs.  6/10

12) The Little Things You Give Away: Despite the song being past 6 minutes, it's pretty good.  Brad's guitar solo's are amazing.  It's still growing on me though.  7/10

 While "Minutes to Midnight" wasn't like the band's previous two albums, it's still a good album.  I like all the songs on the album.  Out of 110 points I give the album 99 points which is 90%, an A.  Thanks for reading this review!

Linkin Park: Living Things Album Review

 Today I'm continuing with Linkin Park album reviews, and typing reviews at the last minute.  I really need to start these early.  Today I'm reviewing the band's fifth album "Living Things" which was released in 2012.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Lost in the Echo: Initially titled "Holding Company", this song was the second single from the album.  The song talks about a friendship that started out well but as time when on the relationship began to dissolve.  The video was an interactive video where people who logged on from their facebook accounts would see pictures that they had posted.  I tried it and it shocked me a little bit.  10/10

2) In My Remains: I love that the ending has a military feel to it with the drums.  I'm not sure how interpret the song but I still really like it.  Wish it had a video.  10/10

3) Burn It Down: The first single from the album.  The song was originally called "Buried at Sea".  The song is about a relationship (whether it be romantic or friendship) that goes back and forth.  My favorite part of the song is Mike's rap.  10/10

4) Lies Greed Misery: The song had two working titles that were "Piledriver" and "Breaking Point".  You can feel the anger on this song and it's fun to listen when you're having a bad day.  It should've been a single.  10/10

5) I'll Be Gone: This song was almost the second single from the album but "Lost in the Echo" was released instead.  The song is about leaving a relationship that has failed.  It took me awhile to like this song.  9/10

6) Castle of Glass: The third and sadly final single from the album.  This is my favorite song on the album, so when I heard it would be a single I freaked out in excitement.  The song was used to promote the video game, "Medal of Honor: Warfighter".  The video showed a family in mourning.  It's hard to watch.  10/10

7) Victimized: While it's barely two minutes long, I'm choosing to review this song.  It's very in your face and my only negative is that the song is too short.  10/10

8) Roads Untraveled: Like "Castle of Glass" this song is a ballad.  It has a different kind of vibe than the rest of the songs on the album.  It's about not dwelling on the past.  9/10

9) Skin to Bone: This song is kinda boring.  I don't think I've listened to the full song.  Maybe I'll listen to the full the song in the future, but for now I give the song a 5.  5/10

10) Until It Breaks: I ignored this song for awhile until I heard the ending of it.  The ending is sung by the guitarist, Brad Delson.  His vocals are awesome but the beginning of Mike's rap in the first verse sounds weird.  9/10

11) Tinfoil: Every Linkin Park album has an instrumental and here it is.  It's pretty good and the ending leads perfectly to the last track.  9/10

12) Powerless: This song was released as a digital single from the "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter soundtrack".  The song has a somber feel to it and showcases Chester's amazing vocals.  The video for the song was used not just not promote the film but also promote "Music for Relief".  9/10

 "Living Things" debuted at number 1 in the U.S., selling just 1,000 more copies than "Maroon 5's" album "Overexposed".  I love all the songs on the album.  Out of 120 points I give the album 110 points which is 91%, an A.  Thank you for reading this review!

Linkin Park: Hybrid Theory Album Review

 Continuing with rock album reviews and posting reviews really late (my bad) I'll be reviewing Linkin Park's first album, "Hybrid Theory".  The album was released almost 15 years ago, wow I feel so old now.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Papercut: The third single from the album.  The song is about paranoia.  This is my favorite Linkin Park song of all time so you can guess how excited I was when I found out it had a video.  Although the person on the other side of the room where the band was creeped me out, the video is still awesome.  10/10

2) One Step Closer: The first single from the album.  The song, like most of the songs on the record, is about anger.  It's when you've hit your breaking point and just want to shout "Shut Up!"  We've all had days like that.  10/10

3) With You: I didn't start listening to this song until last year.  It seems like the song is about a relationship that goes back and forth from being good one minute and bad the next.  That's at least what I think when I hear it.  Apparently it was also set to be a single after "In the End" but was cancelled, but that's just a rumor I heard.  10/10

4) Points of Authority: This song was originally called "Vertical Limit", not sure which title is weirder.  The song was remixed and re-titled as "Pts.OF.Athrty" and was released as single from their first remix album, "Reanimation".  I prefer the remixed version.  9/10

5) Crawling: The second single from the album.  I had this song for almost 3 years before I gave it a chance and started to like it.  The song is about taking responsibility for your actions.  The song won the band their first grammy award for "Best Hard Rock Performance" in 2002.  10/10

6) Runaway: While this song wasn't a single, it did chart on the U.S. Modern Rock Songs at 40 and the Mainstream Rock Tracks at 37.  The song about feeling like no one understands you and you want to run away from all the hell.  10/10

7) By Myself: This song is about how the narrator everything will go wrong even if he tries to make something work.  It's still growing on me.  7/10

8) In the End: The fourth and final single from the album.  It is currently to this day the band's most successful single peaking at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart.  Apparently Chester didn't want the song to be a single, how weird.  The song is about growing up and looking back on the hell you went through and realizing all of it didn't matter.  10/10

9) A Place for My Head. The guitar part in the beginning is awesome.  The song is about being sick of going through the same problems with your lover or friend because it's exhausting.  9/10

10) Forgotten: The song was initially called "Rhinestone" and it was on their demo "Xero" with a different lead singer.  The song is about feeling lost and it was remixed and had an animated video.  10/10

11) Cure for the Itch: Where do they find the titles for their songs?!?!?!  Anyway this song is an instrumental.  It's really good.  10/10

12) Pushing Me Away: This song is about still having feelings for an ex and knowing that you can't get back with them because of what has happened in the past.  They performed a piano version of the song back in 2008.  10/10

13) My December: Now for bonus tracks!  This song is completely different from the rest of the album.  It's about being away from the ones you love.  It showcases the band's softer side.  It was also a b-side for "One Step Closer".  10/10

14) High Voltage: The line "Coming at you from every side" was used on the band's song "Nobody's Listening" from "Meteora".  It was also a b-side for "One Step Closer".  It's a great song that should've been a single.  10/10

 The band performed the album in it's entirety (minus the last two songs) last year at the "Download Festival".  I love all the songs on the album.  Out of 140 points I give the album 136 points which is 97%, an A+.  Thank you for reading this review and I'm sorry for posting so late!

Linkin Park: Meteora Album Review

 I have done so many pop album reviews that I feel I should switch it up and do a rock album review.  So today I'll be reviewing Linkin Park's second album, "Meteora".  The album was released in 2003, 12 years ago.  It had 5 singles (6 if you count the one that was released as a promo single and I do) that performed pretty well on the charts.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Forward: Given that it's thirteen seconds long, I won't give it a score.  I like but I wish it was longer.

2) Don't Stay: This song is about a breakup.  Chester's voice switch from being soft to being loud and screaming.  In the song the narrator wants their ex to leave him and alone because he's sick of being around that person.  You can feel the rage in his voice.  10/10

3) Somewhere I Belong: The first single from the album.  The song is about feeling alone and out of place.  I can relate because that how I felt as a teenager.  Ahh, the memories...  Anyway, the song is amazing and was a great choice for a single.  10/10

4) Lying from You: This song was the one that was released as a promo single.  The song about pushing a person away.  It was one of the songs that was used for the band's collaboration album "Collision Course" with "Jay-Z".  The song did very well on the charts, even peaking higher than "From the Inside".  It didn't have an official video but a video of the band performing the song from their "Live in Texas" dvd was used.  10/10

5) Hit the Floor: I initially ignored the song when I first got the album, but one day I was curious about it and gave it a chance.  The song is about how someone, whether it be your friend or lover or anyone else, treats them like s*** and that person allows until it gets to the point where they've had it.  I could relate to this song, high school memories.  Oh how I don't miss them at all.  10/10

6) Easier to Run: It's strange to think that I didn't listen to the song much when I got the album, but nowadays I wish it was a single.  The song talks about how a person wishes they could change but feels that "it's easier to run" then face their problems.  Another song I can relate to thanks to high school.  10/10

7) Faint: The second single from the album.  The song is about wanting to be heard and not be ignored.  The beginning of the song is amazing and while it's less than three minutes it's still one of their best songs.  10/10

8) Figure.09: This song is about how someone became a person they never wanted to be just to please someone.  It's a great song, but I still question why it was titled "Figure.09" when that word never comes up in the song.  So if anyone knows why, please comment and tell me.  10/10

9) Breaking the Habit: The fifth and final single from the album.  This was actually the first Linkin Park I ever heard.  I saw the video where it used anime to show different story lines.  The song scared me for awhile because it was pretty dark but I'm not scared of it anymore.  The is about struggling whether it be with addiction, self-harm, alcoholism, and they want the pain to go away.  10/10

10) From the Inside: The fourth single from the album.  I was actually shocked when I found out that this song was a single.  The song almost didn't make the album because Chester was sick and wasn't able to record for awhile but it made the album in time.  Unfortunately the was the least successful single from the album.  It had a good video though.  10/10

11) Nobody's Listening: How was this song not a single?!?!  The song is about pain and stress, as well as feeling like nobody hears what you're saying.  The song all samples part of the band's song "High Voltage".  Amazing song.  10/10

12) Session: It seems every Linkin Park album must have an instrumental track.  "Session" is that song for this album.  It's really good, in fact it was so good that it was nominated for "Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance" back in 2004.  While it didn't win the award, it's still one of the band's best instrumental songs.  10/10

13) Numb: The third single from the album.  In this song the narrator talks about how their parents have high expectations and all he wants to do is be himself but they don't feel that's the right thing to do.  A lot of teenagers (and young adults) can relate to this song.  It was remixed as "Numb/Encore" with "Jay-Z" and won a Grammy.  Amazing song.  10/10

 "Meteora" is my favorite Linkin Park album and I keep hoping one day they'll make another album like it.  I love all the songs on the album.  Out of 120 points I give the album 120 points which is 100%, an A+.  Thank you for reading this review, I hope you liked it, and I'm sorry I'm posting it so late!

Natasha Bedingfield: Strip Me Album Review

 It's hard to believe that almost 11 years ago, 10 in you live in the U.S. like me, that Natasha Bedingfield released her debut album "Unwritten".  The album was a success and she 3 years later released her second album ("N.B." in the UK, "Pocketful of Sunshine in the U.S.) which were both successful as well.  3 more years went by and Natasha released her third album, "Strip Me" in the U.S. (in other countries it was released as "Strip Me Away".  "Strip Me" will be the album I review today so here is my track by track review:

1) Little Too Much: The song was used a trailer for the film "Something Borrowed".  It's about being in love and it can be scary too fall but in the end it's worth it.  9/10

2) All I Need (featuring Kevin Rudolf): This is one of my favorites on the album.  I was completely shocked when I heard the chorus to Kevin Rudolf's hit song "Let It Rock" on the song.  It was really cool and I wish it was released as a single!  The song is about being happy because all you need is what you have.  10/10

3) Strip Me: The second single and title track.  In this song the narrator says you can everything away from me but at the end of the day I'm still the same.  It's very empowering and was the only single from the album to chart on the Billboard U.S. charts.  The video showed Natasha in many different outfits.  10/10

4) Neon Lights: No this not a cover of "Demi Lovato's" song.  The song was featured in the film, "What's Your Number?"  I ignored the song until I heard the movie.  Now it's one of my favorites on the album.  It's very catchy.  10/10

5) Weightless: This was the third single, or at least it was announced as the third single but someone at her label dropped the ball on the single release.  Also Jamie Fox was featured on the single version.  I love hearing this song because it helps me out when I'm having a bad day.  Wish it had a video because it's an amazing song.  10/10

6) Can't Fall Down: The song is about feeling that nothing you do makes anything better and feeling that if you stay down, nothing bad will happen.  Or at least that's how I view the song.  It's pretty good.  8/10

7) Try: This song is a love song about being in love with someone and not giving up on being with them.  It's an amazing ballad.  8/10

8) Touch: The first single from the album.  The song is different from the rest of the album.  It's more dancey than the rest of the album.  I feel it doesn't fit on this album and it's kinda boring.  5/10

9) Run-Run-Run: I liked it at first but after awhile I think it was boring.  5/10

10) Break Thru: I actually haven't really listen to the song until now.  It's pretty good though.  7/10

11) No Mozart: One question, why wasn't this song a single?!?!?!  It's Amazing!  I love part "you don't have to be a Mozart, if you just play it from the heart."  It took awhile to grow on me.  10/10

12) Recover: A piano ballad that talks about healing from the bad things in your life.  It's a great song.  8/10

13) Weightless (Less Is More Version): A stripped back version of the song.  Still an amazing song.  10/10

 "Strip Me" is a very empowering album, however the album was a commercial failure in the U.S. peaking at number 103 on the album charts in the U.S.  My favorite songs are "Weightless", "Strip Me", "Neon Lights", "All I Need (featuring Kevin Rudolf)", and "No Mozart".  Out of 130 points I give the album 111 points which is 85%, a B+.  Natasha's next album "The Next Chapter" is rumored to be released this year.  Thank you for reading this review!

Vanessa Carlton: Heroes & Thieves Album Review

 While I wait for Vanessa Carlton's "Liberman" album to be release, I'll review her third album "Heroes & Thieves".  Vanessa started recording the album when she went into the studio to work with Linda Perry and The Matrix for a re-release of her second album, "Harmonium".  The re-release didn't happen as she left the label after promotion for the album ended.  She would later sign a new record deal with "The Inc. Records" and release "Heroes & Thieves".  She worked on the album with Linda Perry and her ex-boyfriend Stephan Jenkins, the lead singer of "Third Eye Blind".  Here's my track by track review:

1) Nolita Fairytale: The first single from the album.  The song was originally just called "Fairytale" and talked Vanessa's life in Nolita.  The video showed a few fairytale characters as well as Vanessa paying homage to her first video "A Thousand Miles" in the beginning of the video where she sits down to play the piano and it begins to move.  The difference is the she does since for a few short seconds before she stops playing, gets up and leaves while the piano is destroyed by a car.  Great song and video.  10/10

2) Hands on Me: The second and unfortunately final single from the album.  It was originally titled "Put Your Hands on Me" but the titled was shorted because "Joss Stone" had a song with the exact same title on her album, "Introducing Joss Stone".  It's a beautiful love song and it had a simple, but great, music video.  10/10

3) Spring Street: This song is a little bit more serious than the first two songs.  In the song, the narrator talks about their life throughout the years.  For example in the first verse she goes to spring street with a suitcase as she leaves her mother, while in the third verse the narrator is now a mother with child of her own.  It took a couple listens to like it.  I can relate to the lyric, "And everything changes and friends become strangers", which makes me wanna cry sometimes.  10/10

4) My Best: This song is about the aftermath of a relationship.  In this one the narrator says that while they didn't work out, the narrator wishes them well.  A real departure from how Vanessa was when she released "C'est la Vie".  The song is pretty good but it doesn't stand out as much as the other songs on the album do.  8/10

5) Come Undone: This song about being in love with someone who makes you feel comfortable to tell them everything without feeling judged.  Loved the song from the first listen, I especially love the instrumental parts in the beginning and the end of the song.  10/10

6) The One (featuring Stevie Nicks): This was the first song I had heard that had Stevie Nicks on it.  Keep in mind I listened to mainly mainstream music at the time.  Anyway, the song was inspired by a conversation Vanessa had with Stevie about relationships and the search for "the one".  Stevie sings background on this song and it would've been cool to see a video for it.  10/10

7) Heroes & Thieves: The title track track and my favorite song on the album.  Because the song was performed as much as the singles from this album were, it makes me believe that this would've been the third single had Vanessa not left the label after promotion for the album was done.  The song is about not being able to tell who the heroes are and who the thieves are.  Very relatable song.  Wish it was a single.  10/10

8) This Time: This song took me awhile to like it.  The song is about trying to keep a relationship going when it's not working but you don't want to give up on it.  I like it but sometimes I feel it's a little too long.  9/10

9) Fools Like Me: I love this song.  The song talks about loving someone despite knowing it'll end badly.  I think everyone can relate to this song.  I wish it was a single!  10/10

10) Home: This was almost the second single from the album before "Hands on Me" was chosen instead.  The song is a beautiful ballad about how someone makes you feel like you're home when you're with them.  I love the song, especially the instrumental part at the end.  10/10

11) More Than This: I went through a couple years of ignoring this song before I listened to it.  I feel bad for ignoring it when it's a great song.  The verses made me sad at first but I like it a lot more now.  Her dog also barks at the end of the song, which was very surprising.  Vanessa also performed a stripped down version of the song for the album "Songs for Tibet".  10/10

 Like I mentioned for the review of the song, "Heroes & Thieves" Vanessa left "The Inc. Records" after promotion for the album ended.  It's a shame because the album is amazing and is my favorite album from her.  I love all the songs on the album.  Out of 110 points I give the album 107 which 97%, an A+.  Vanessa Carlton's fifth album, "Liberman", will be released later this year.  Thank for reading this review and I hope you liked it!