Newest CD/Album Reviews

Negotiations & Love Songs
Paul Simon
Negotiations & Love Songs
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Original Release Date: 10/18/1988
Re-Release Date: 10/25/1990
Review by: Bridgett M. (SingingInMySleep). - 4/30/2025 4:40 PM


"While I've enjoyed this collection since I purchased it decades ago, I have found that it even improves more with age (mine). Maybe I don't know his entire discography well enough to say whether substitutions should have been made, but there's really nothing I'm missing or wanting to skip with this. It includes many of the songs he is playing currently in the hits portion of concerts. I consider his Graceland album to be essential listening as well."

Brothers in Arms
Dire Straits
Brothers in Arms
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Release Date: 10/25/1990
Review by: Myles M.. - 4/29/2025 12:30 PM


"This is, in my humble opinion, the best album Dire Straits ever made. The title track is beautiful and haunting, and still relevant forty years later. Walk Of Life is just a fun song, and the sports-themed music video even more so. Your Latest Trick and So Far Away are well-written and a joy to listen to. And then, of course, Money For Nothing, perhaps the band's best-known song. A 'happy accident' of microphone placement landed that amazng guitar sound, unedited for the album. Sting's background vocals are fun and vital. The lyrics are at once both incredibly bizarre and a blast. I spun throught this album (on cassette) many times while riding the bus from my parents' home in Decatur, Illinois back to the Great Lakes Naval Base wqhile I was in electronics school, my first year in the Navy. It never disappointed."

Bob Seger - Greatest Hits
Bob Seger
Bob Seger - Greatest Hits
Label: Capitol
Original Release Date: 10/25/1994
Release Date: 10/25/1994
Review by: Roger D. (Dixiedale). - 4/27/2025 7:07 AM


"You can never go wrong with Seger.Raw and Real"

60'S R''N B' CLASSICS
60'S R''N B' CLASSICS
Review by: John M.. - 4/23/2025 7:21 AM


"Listing James Brown I Got You (I Feel Good). The Temptations Ain't Too Proud To Beg. Sam & Dave Soul Man Marvin Gaye I Heard It Through The Grapevine Otis Redding (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay Dusty Springfield Son Of A Preacher Man Aretha Franklin The Weight Wilson Pickett Mustang Sally Bobby Lewis Tossin' And Turnin' Eddie Floyd Knock On Wood Ray Charles What'd I Say Doris Troy Just One Look Carla Thomas B-A-B-Y The Impressions It's All Right Jackie Wilson (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher The Isley Brothers It's Your Thing Wilson Pickett In The Midnight Hour"

Captain Morgan's Revenge
Alestorm
Captain Morgan's Revenge
Label: Napalm Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 1/29/2008
Review by: Beverly F.. - 4/23/2025 5:38 AM


"My son really liked the album."

American Bandstand 80's
American Bandstand
American Bandstand 80's
Label: Traditions Alive Co.
Release Date: 8/30/2002
Review by: Kevin B.. - 4/16/2025 7:45 AM


"I traded for this on a whim, and I am very glad I did! There are a lot of great tunes from the 80's spread across the two discs. Greatest hits by various artists discs like this can sometimes only provide a few songs that one prefers over a bunch that don't hit the mark, but I was really happy with how many quality songs were included."

Taking The Long Way
Dixie Chicks
Taking The Long Way
Label: Sony
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 11/14/2006
Review by: Brina J.. - 4/11/2025 12:25 PM


"This album gives 0 FÂ¥x for the idiots who cannot recognise free speech, talented artists and their glorious music. These ladies have risen above the abuse thrown at them and are unafraid to call people out. All their albums are a revelation, with sweet, sorrowful, saucy, spicy and strong songs. The Chicks are always a good listen."

Taking the Long Way
Dixie Chicks
Taking the Long Way
Label: Open Wide / Columbia
Review by: Brina J.. - 4/11/2025 12:18 PM


"Takes courage to stand up to mobs. These ladies have a lot of talent and their music is a real delight. It's a pity when people allow their opinions to influence their reviews of music."

101 Dalmatians (Original Soundtrack)
Various Artists
101 Dalmatians (Original Soundtrack)
Label: Disney
Release Date: 8/13/2002
Review by: Braden M.. - 4/7/2025 8:56 PM


"Probably the only time the full soundtrack has been released officially. Sounds great and includes all of the details - even the Kanine Krunchies commercial. Also a nice bonus at the end."

Days of the New
Days of the New
Days of the New
Label: Fontana Geffen
Original Release Date: 6/3/1997
Release Date: 6/3/1997
Review by: Jason G. (jasong). - 4/6/2025 3:45 PM


"Listening back to Days of the New's debut album, 28 years after its release, I have come to appreciate and enjoy aspects of this album. Lead vocalist and main songwriter (Travis Meeks) was only 17-years old upon its release and it sounds like he was going through some dark times. Thrown on a press and concert tour must have been difficult especially without the proper support available to help him work though these issues. Musically, Days of the New are an acoustic post-grunge band that will instantly remind you of all their grunge forefathers. Some listeners from that era can't get past these comparisons, but there is some really beautiful guitar work on this album and the backing band (which ended up forming Tantric); play perfectly to Meek's heavy handed riffing. Favourite Tracks: Touch Peel and Stand, Now & Where I Stand"

Gift Of Screws
Lindsey Buckingham
Gift Of Screws
Label: Reprise Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 9/16/2008
Review by: Jason G. (jasong). - 4/6/2025 2:17 PM


"I have only just begun delving into Fleetwood Mac's members' solo discography. The most popular of them is Stevie Nicks' - but I have really loved Lindsey Buckingham's solo output. Gift of Screws is Buckingham's fifth studio album and it really surprised me on how immediate, refreshing and experimental it sounds. Both Mick Fleetwood and John McVie are featured on multiple tracks throughout the album, so that classic Fleetwood Mac rhythmic feel is present to balance out the experimental tracks. A must have for Fleetwood Mac fans. Favourite Tracks: Great Day, Time Precious Time and Bel Air Rain"

Third Stage
Boston
Third Stage
Label: Mca
Release Date: 10/25/1990
Review by: Jason G. (jasong). - 4/5/2025 3:55 PM


"Boston's third album is a must listen on headphones - the big thing about this release (as mentioned multiple times in the liner notes) - there was no orchestral or synthesizers used to create the sounds and it took 6 years to conceive and complete. There are some wonderful nuances to this album that really shine on repeated listens (how are those not violins at the end of âStill In Love")? I didn't grow up with this era of music, but to me this is classic AOR hard rock. Soaring vocals, expressive, driving guitar work and a traditional rockin' good times vibe. I have learned over time that you really can't go wrong with picking up a Boston album. Favourite Tracks: Amanda, Cool The Engines & Can'tcha Say / Still In Love"

Bounce
Bon Jovi
Bounce
Label: Island
Original Release Date: 1/1/2002
Re-Release Date: 10/8/2002
Review by: Jason G. (jasong). - 4/5/2025 2:54 PM


"Bounce is the eighth studio album from the band and is full of radio ready, stadium rockers with a few ballads thrown in for balance. This may sound like I'm writing it off, but I actually enjoyed the album. It's an easy listen and pretty much what I expected from Mid-2000's Jovi. Favourite Tracks: The Distance, Hook Me Up & Love Me Back To Life"

Never Too Far
Dianne Reeves
Never Too Far
Label: Capitol
Release Date: 1/11/1990
Review by: Katcha S. (Jain). - 3/30/2025 3:39 PM


"This is my second attempt to find and appreciate a Dianne Reeves album. The first cd was a Ella Fitzgerald 'clone' - scat singing which isn't a style I enjoy. This album reminds me of Whitney Huston in the 80s. Again, not what I was seeking. She does have a fabulous voice, just hope she can find HER 'style' and if that is 'soft jazz', I'll give that a try."

70s Greatest Hits
Various Artists
70s Greatest Hits
Label: Bmg Special Product
Release Date: 3/30/2004
Review by: Tracy B. (TracyB). - 3/25/2025 5:04 PM


"Good 70's Compilation. Original Artists 1.Rock the Boat - The Hues Corporation 2.More, More, More, Pt. 1 ("A Tom Moulton Mix") - Andrea True Connection 3.Turn the Beat Around (Radio Edit) - Vicki Sue Robinson 4.Saturday Night - Bay City Rollers 5.Native New Yorker - Odyssey 6.Slow Dancing - Funky Kings 7.You Can't Change That - Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio 8.Candida - Tony Orlando & Dawn 9.Brand New Key - Melanie 10.Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me) - Reunion Disc: 2 1.Rich Girl - Daryl Hall & John Oates 2.Count on Me - Jefferson Starship 3.Brother Louie - Stories 4.Clap for the Wolfman - The Guess Who 5.One Toke Over the Line - Brewer & Shipley 6.Coconut - Harry Nilsson 7.The Rapper - The Jaggerz 8.Joanne - Michael Nesmith And The First National Band 9.Amie - Pure Prairie League 10.My Angel Baby - Toby Beau Disc: 3 1.I've Got to Use My Imagination - Gladys Knight & The Pips 2.(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All - The 5th Dimension 3.Put Your Hand in the Hand - Ocean 4.Amos Moses (Buddha Remastered - 2000) - Jerry Reed 5.My Maria - B.W. Stevenson 6.Fire - The Pointer Sisters 7.Don't Cry Out Loud - Melissa Manchester 8.Never Gonna Fall In Love Again - Eric Carmen 9.Torn Between Two Lovers - Mary MacGregor 10.Lay Down (Candles In the Rain) - Melanie with the Edwin Hawkins Singers"

Scottish Holiday
Various Artists
Scottish Holiday
Label: Proarte
Release Date: 1/29/1993
Review by: Russell B. (Slim). - 3/19/2025 6:30 PM


"Nice"

You Are the Woman
Firefall
You Are the Woman
Label: Rhino / Wea
Original Release Date: 1/1/1970
Re-Release Date: 5/18/1993
Review by: Lory R.. - 3/13/2025 12:50 PM


"The songs are good but like so many of these "so-called" best of CDs, there are only 10 of them."

Scotland The Brave
Caledonian Heritage Pipes & Drums, Bill Garnen's Scottish Orcestra, Eric Rigler, Stuart Liddell, Tommy Scott's Pipes & Banjo Band, Denny & Dunipace, Massed Bands
Scotland The Brave
Label: Madacy
Review by: Russell B. (Slim). - 3/6/2025 4:09 PM


"I was requested to get music "Scotland the Brave" to do a Celtic dance called 'Gay Gordon'."

The Dreamer
The Dreamer
Label: walkin foot production
Review by: Robert P. (Boberty). - 3/2/2025 6:16 PM


"Jazz chanteuse, Kathleen Holman, with the following titles: 1. Let's Get Lost 2. Dreamer/Vivo Sonhando 3. Where do You Start 4. You Could Have Had Me Baby 5. Speak Low 6. You Hit the Spot 7. Little Boat/Barquinho 8. You Never Miss the Water 9. Fever 10. Detour Ahead 11. As Long As He Needs Me 12. Triste"

History America's Greatest Hits (Rpkg)
America
History America's Greatest Hits (Rpkg)
Label: Rhino / Wea
Release Date: 5/28/2004
Review by: Bridgett M. (SingingInMySleep). - 3/1/2025 7:52 PM


"History is an actually great greatest hits collection. I've listened to quite a few of America's albums and their other collections that have been released over the years, and I think this is as good as it gets for them. I feel a little guilty about "Muskrat Love," but I usually just sing along anyway--I can't help it. The rest of it is a guilt-free pleasure for me. If you are looking to add some America to your life and listening, you can't go wrong with this."

Classic Rock Bbq // Various Artists
Classic Rock Bbq
Classic Rock Bbq // Various Artists
Original Release Date: 1/1/2013
Release Date: 1/1/2013
Review by: Tracy B. (TracyB). - 2/25/2025 9:23 AM


"Lots of classic tracks by original artists. 1. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd 2. All Right now by Free 3. Hot Blooded by Foreigner 4. You ain't seen nothing yet by Bachman-Turner Overdrive 5. Born to wander by Rare Earth 6. Radar Love by Golden earring 7. American Woman by The Guess Who 8. Free Ride by Edgar Winter Group 9. Saturday Night's Alright by Elton John 10. Summer in the City by The Lovin' Spoonful 11. Can't Get Enough by Bad Company 12. Rocky Mountain Way by Joe Walsh 13. We're an American Band by Grand Funk 14. Hold On Loosely by 38 Special 15. Every Picture Tells a Story by Rod Stewart 16. Rock and Roll all Nite by Kiss"

Winelight
Grover Washington Jr
Winelight
Label: Elektra / Wea
Release Date: 10/25/1990
Review by: James F. (JimF). - 2/20/2025 9:35 PM


"If you are only going to own one Grover Washington CD, this is THE ONE to own. It is wonderful."

Harlem Saturday Night
Various Artists
Harlem Saturday Night
Label: Golden Stars
Release Date: 4/25/2006
Review by: Kevin G. (kkg-ct). - 2/14/2025 6:56 PM


"Very strong compilation of many of the greats. nitpickin about over representation of this or that artist , but if looking for that cut or an overview killer stuff. At best 3 disks a mere taste that hopefully drives the listener to exploring specifics. A bit of 1920's and fifties, but meat is 30's and 40's .Worth noting no Louis Armstrong , 5 Duke Ellington Consider the Ken Burns 6 disk collection to compliment and have a true overview....then get 10 or twelve hours of Ella & Louis hot 5/7 and groove"

Greatest Hits
Zz Top
Greatest Hits
Label: Warner Bros.
Original Release Date: 4/14/1992
Release Date: 4/14/1992
Review by: Russell B. (Slim). - 2/14/2025 3:32 PM


"got a lot of nice songs"

Whitney Houston - The Greatest Hits
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston - The Greatest Hits
Label: Arista
Original Release Date: 5/16/2000
Release Date: 5/16/2000
Review by: Patrick D.. - 2/13/2025 2:53 AM


"Please note that this UPC code 078221462624 is the U.S. 2 CD Edition with 36 Tracks, NOT the incorrectly-described U.K. version with 35 tracks."