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!
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
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!
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!
Sunday, March 29, 2015
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!
Saturday, March 28, 2015
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!
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!
Friday, March 27, 2015
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!
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!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
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!
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!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
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.
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.
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