No Music No Life 06/2008
itunes: Russell Watson, The Voice (2000)
I'm in the mood for classicals this morning, so Russell Watson comes to my mind. Hmmm well he is not exactly the hardcore opera vocalist but just genre crossover like Sarah Brightman. Sometimes it's good to listen to opera once in a while but most of the time it just irks me because they always sounded so dramatic, even for those pop music remakes hehe. However, there is always one song that strike a chord in me, it's the remake of Queen's "Who Wants To Live Forever". Really must check this out.
The list of CDs that I have bought in Jun 08:
Alanis Morissette, Flavours Of Entanglement (2008)
The sentiments that I have for Alanis, whenever she releases a new album, I would ask myself, should I even bother to sample and buy it? Eventually I would. With the legacy of Jagged Little Pill and Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie have left behind, the follow-ups albums I would say weren't solid and striking but still rocks. But this new one amaze old fans like me, yes indeed, Alanis is back. The most important thing is without this album, I would never have realised that she has grown to be older, wiser and tamer which triggered me to revisit the in-between albums that are considered as plateau works to me. The producer Guy Sigsworth (Bjork, Madonna) has made her songs more edgy and dancey which somehow make this album sweet and tasty. Old and have-beens fans, dun miss this!
Coldplay, Viva Lavida (2008)
Another comeback kid. The bland and disappointing previous album "X&Y" and Chris Martin's close association with Hollywood somehow washed away my confidence of Coldplay's creativity effect to produce another legendary "Parachute". This album amazed me a lot as Coldplay moves into a new frontier with great new sounds. Good job!
Kelly Rowland, Ms Kelly Deluxe Edition
I'm not a fan of Kelly Rowland except the singles from her last album are good. I didnt buy the original release of this album after sample it in the CD store. This is nearly a whole new album in its entirety, with only a few tracks left intact from the original release. This album sounded more lively than its predecessor, particularly I love the song "Daylight".
Sigur Rós, Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust (2008)
I brought back a lot of feelings for Iceland after spending 2 weeks there in May. This album came out just in time for me to indulge myself in the essence of Iceland. I came to know Sigur Rós when reading Q music magazine who raved a lot on this band. Indeed, I like their sounds but the pushing effect to buy the CD is not there yet until their third album "()". This new album reflects the sunny side of Sigur Rós, less ethereal than the previous 3. I would recommend this is the album to listen to for starters and then move back to listen the first 3. Looks like I have to re-visit their early release again. If Bjork is the Queen of Iceland, Sigur Rós is the King of Iceland.
鈴木雅之, Martini II (1995)
This is the second best of album from this Japanese singer songwriter. He is ugly and talented and I like his music. Oops what a word to describe. Believe me, he is still in the music scene and strong. I have just bought a new single of his and should be arriving soon from Japan.
I'm in the mood for classicals this morning, so Russell Watson comes to my mind. Hmmm well he is not exactly the hardcore opera vocalist but just genre crossover like Sarah Brightman. Sometimes it's good to listen to opera once in a while but most of the time it just irks me because they always sounded so dramatic, even for those pop music remakes hehe. However, there is always one song that strike a chord in me, it's the remake of Queen's "Who Wants To Live Forever". Really must check this out.
The list of CDs that I have bought in Jun 08:
Alanis Morissette, Flavours Of Entanglement (2008)
The sentiments that I have for Alanis, whenever she releases a new album, I would ask myself, should I even bother to sample and buy it? Eventually I would. With the legacy of Jagged Little Pill and Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie have left behind, the follow-ups albums I would say weren't solid and striking but still rocks. But this new one amaze old fans like me, yes indeed, Alanis is back. The most important thing is without this album, I would never have realised that she has grown to be older, wiser and tamer which triggered me to revisit the in-between albums that are considered as plateau works to me. The producer Guy Sigsworth (Bjork, Madonna) has made her songs more edgy and dancey which somehow make this album sweet and tasty. Old and have-beens fans, dun miss this!
Coldplay, Viva Lavida (2008)
Another comeback kid. The bland and disappointing previous album "X&Y" and Chris Martin's close association with Hollywood somehow washed away my confidence of Coldplay's creativity effect to produce another legendary "Parachute". This album amazed me a lot as Coldplay moves into a new frontier with great new sounds. Good job!
Kelly Rowland, Ms Kelly Deluxe Edition
I'm not a fan of Kelly Rowland except the singles from her last album are good. I didnt buy the original release of this album after sample it in the CD store. This is nearly a whole new album in its entirety, with only a few tracks left intact from the original release. This album sounded more lively than its predecessor, particularly I love the song "Daylight".
Sigur Rós, Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust (2008)
I brought back a lot of feelings for Iceland after spending 2 weeks there in May. This album came out just in time for me to indulge myself in the essence of Iceland. I came to know Sigur Rós when reading Q music magazine who raved a lot on this band. Indeed, I like their sounds but the pushing effect to buy the CD is not there yet until their third album "()". This new album reflects the sunny side of Sigur Rós, less ethereal than the previous 3. I would recommend this is the album to listen to for starters and then move back to listen the first 3. Looks like I have to re-visit their early release again. If Bjork is the Queen of Iceland, Sigur Rós is the King of Iceland.
鈴木雅之, Martini II (1995)
This is the second best of album from this Japanese singer songwriter. He is ugly and talented and I like his music. Oops what a word to describe. Believe me, he is still in the music scene and strong. I have just bought a new single of his and should be arriving soon from Japan.
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