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I Am... Sasha Fierce [Deluxe Edition] [Bonus Tracks + Lyrics]

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by: Beyonce

Release Date November 17, 2008
Beyonce took a chance with this release. She really believed that her star power is strong enough to push a 60 minute double CD. Unfortunately it did not work, I feel sorry for anyone who bought the standard edition because they will really feel short changed. At 11 tracks (standard edition)this CD is not very different from her first two but the double CD packaging makes us expect more.

The 2nd problem I have with this release is the fact that Beyonce jumps on the pop rock bandwagon like Alicia Keys and John Legend before her. I enjoyed 'Irreplaceable' and 'No One (Alicia Keys)' as much as the next guy but I do not want a whole CD like that. Unfortunately for me "I Am" is a nothing but. Not to say the songs are bad but damn...whatever ... Read More:

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The Ballads

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by: Mariah Carey

Release Date October 20, 2008
...the record company left a few other underrated gems like "Never Too Far" which was the second single from "Glitter" and many more from her previous catalogues.
I think the proper title should be "the incomplete ballads" or "evil marketing-ploy for stocking filler ballads" since Christmas is just around the corner. What a pity. Still a great collection but not an excellent one.

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I Am... Sasha Fierce [2X CD]

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by: Beyonce

Release Date November 17, 2008
This is her best album to date. 18 wonderful tracks of Beyonce at her best.

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Greatest Hits [2CD]

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by: Mariah Carey

Release Date October 10, 2005
Disc 1:
1. Vision of Love. 10/10
2. Love Takes Time. 10/10
3. Someday. 10/10
4. I Don't Wanna Cry. 10/10
5. Emotions. 10/10
6. Can't Let Go. 8/10
7. Maake It Happen. 10/10
8. I'll Be There. 9/10
9. Dreamlover. 10/10
10. Hero. 10/10
11. Without You. 10/10
12. Anytime You Need A Friend. 9/10
13. Endless Love. 8/10
14. Fantasy. 10/10

Disc 2:
1. One Sweet Day. 8/10
2. Always Be My Baby. 10/10
3. Forever. 9/10
4. Underneath The Stars. 10/10
5. Honey. 10/10
6. Butterfly. 10/10
7. My All. 10/10
8. Sweetheart. 10/10
9. When You Believe. 10/10
10. I Still Believe. 10/10
11. Heartbreaker. 10/10
12. Thank ... Read More:

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Greatest Hits

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by: Craig David

Release Date November 24, 2008
Disc 1:
1. Vision of Love. 10/10
2. Love Takes Time. 10/10
3. Someday. 10/10
4. I Don't Wanna Cry. 10/10
5. Emotions. 10/10
6. Can't Let Go. 8/10
7. Maake It Happen. 10/10
8. I'll Be There. 9/10
9. Dreamlover. 10/10
10. Hero. 10/10
11. Without You. 10/10
12. Anytime You Need A Friend. 9/10
13. Endless Love. 8/10
14. Fantasy. 10/10

Disc 2:
1. One Sweet Day. 8/10
2. Always Be My Baby. 10/10
3. Forever. 9/10
4. Underneath The Stars. 10/10
5. Honey. 10/10
6. Butterfly. 10/10
7. My All. 10/10
8. Sweetheart. 10/10
9. When You Believe. 10/10
10. I Still Believe. 10/10
11. Heartbreaker. 10/10
12. Thank ... Read More:

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Roll With You

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by: Eli 'Paperboy' Reed

Release Date June 23, 2008
It's quite simple...

If you want something you can dance to or tap your foot to, then this is for you! If you want something light hearted, upbeat and funky then this is for you! If you like the upbeat songs from Al Green, Ray Charles, James Brown, and even the Blues Brothers, then this is for you! At under a tenner then it is well worth a buy and a listen to. Some of the tracks such as "Stake Your Claim" and "It's Easier" are among the best on the album and a perfect counter to the miserable British weather.

If you are anally retentive and break songs down by focusing on particular brass assortments, pitch and tone of a singer's voice or the overall construction of a song, then this is NOT for you! If you feel that Rhythm and Blues died ... Read More:

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Shine

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by: Estelle

Release Date March 31, 2008
She had a hit called "1980" a few years back but I dismissed her as a one hit wonder and to be honest I wasn't blown away by her raps. When I heard she was working with John Legend I decided to sample it at the music store and realised that I had been completely wrong about her, she is a singer who raps not the other way around. More than that is that she has a beautiful voice.

When I heard the George Michael sample on "No Substitute Love" it was over, I had to get the album. The album is so nostalgic to me, I don't know if it is the samples e.g. Bob Marley on "So Much Out The Way" or it is the fact that she reminds me so much of Lauryn Hill.

The multitasking (rapping, writing & singing), the eclectic sounds (Reggae, Rock & Hip-hop influences) ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 8
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Thriller [25th Anniversary Edition CD + DVD ] (Original Cover)

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by: Michael Jackson

Release Date February 11, 2008
thriller is a classic album but the remixes are pathetic but the dvd and packageing make up for that overall goodbuy!! the dvd love it thriller the video the best video ever!!

CD-Charts Position 9
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Take Me to the River: a Southern Soul Story 1961-1977

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by: Various Artists

Release Date September 29, 2008
First thing i have to say is that this release is truly perfect , a work of art,in fact,that is worth every penny .And i'm not even talking about the music yet !
From the evocative photo which adorns the front cover (taken at a Stax session in the 60's) , to the colours , typography and design of the track listing on the back and the extensive hard-back booklet with tons of info and facts on all the artists and songs it is so obvious that lots of care, attention and hard work has gone into this release by everyone concerned , it's a real labour of love . Thank you.
And , of course , there's the actual music itself .......
OK , i'm biased . Soul is my true love when it comes to music and , specifically , soul of the Southern variety .I was pretty much certain to love most of the tracks on ... Read More:

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Little Dreamer

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by: Beth Rowley

Release Date May 19, 2008
Was wondering what to buy recently when I saw a review of this album and an interview with the singer in a sunday magazine.Turns out that this is a brilliant album,and has traces of blues,gospel,pop,country,and a touch of the brilliant Karen Carpenter about it.

Stand-out tracks for me include the intense deep gospel of Nobody's Fault But Mine and One Cloud,and the lighter yet still uplifting pop of So Sublime and i Shall Be Released.

A varied collection then in some ways,yet with a pleasing undercurrent of blues running throughout the whole album to string it all together and give it a sense of identity.

Really uplifting and at times extremely powerful! For once the hype may be justified!