![]() Now, just in time to capitalize on the success of the Brit’s breakthrough, “Back to Black,” the debut is appearing stateside for the first time. fans likely discovered Amy Winehouse through her stellar 2003 debut, “Frank,” the album flew under the American pop radar. It explains why the band’s innovative cover of the Police’s “King of Pain” got the nod. ![]() Core followers also prefer tunes packed with hooks. The smaller surprise is that fans crave earlier incarnations of Mudvayne staples like “Death Blooms” and “Not Falling,” heard here on eight well-polished demos. It was no shock that “Dig” made the cut - a raw, thudding take of the song was captured from 2003’s Summer Sanitarium tour. No matter what tag the industry puts on these guys, the bottom line is that they continually make great music with broad-based appeal.Īlternative metal crew Mudvayne let fans choose the track listing and album art for this pseudo-greatest-hits set, and the masses have spoken with a coherent voice. Amid the sea of overtly spiritual songs, the Beatles-esque “Goodbye Ordinary” has solid crossover potential and could land the band back on the pop charts. The first single, “God With Us,” is already saturating Christian radio, while “You Reign” is a classic-sounding worship anthem. A prime example is “Time Has Come,” a buoyant number that celebrates being children of God. ![]() This Texas-based group is once again singing primarily to the choir on “All That Is Within Me,” which finds frontman Bart Millard and his compadres serving up strong songs geared more toward the church. ARTIST: MERCYMEĪLBUM: ALL THAT IS WITHIN ME (INO Records) “Fuego” has pleasing retro touches that recall “Planet Rock.” Of the slower songs, the best is the refreshingly serious “My Life” If you don’t mind the 2 Live Crew-ish blue streak on this set, turn it up. There are some party-perfect club tracks, particularly “The Anthem,” a fun hip-shaker featuring Lil Jon, and “Midnight,” featuring Casely on the hook. The talented Miami MC shows his range here, deftly transitioning from uptempo dance to R&B to everything in between. Pitbull’s signature combination of clever, in-your-face Spanglish lyrics and frenetic dance beats is at its best on this album, where he plays to his less excessively crude sensibilities. ![]() At times, the oh-so-serious vibe makes one long for the old reckless Ryan, but with songs this compelling, it’d be a crime not to listen. This seven-song EP comes three months on the heels of the full-length “Easy Tiger,” blending some country-leaning new songs with alternate versions of old tunes and (don’t laugh) a cover of Alice in Chains’ “Down in a Hole.” Best of the new bunch is the bittersweet, pedal steel-flecked title cut, while banjo and ace harmonies enrich “My Love for You Is Real.” Later, “Is This It,” previously a shiny, new wave homage on Adams’ underrated “Rock N Roll” album, is transformed into a sparse but still urgent ode to burgeoning love. Ryan Adams used to attribute his robust output to the fuel of drugs and alcohol, so it’s nice to see that he can still crank out top-notch material in rapid succession even when sober. A bonus disc features a host of remixes, including three versions each of “DARE” and “Kids With Guns.”ĪLBUM: FOLLOW THE LIGHTS (Lost Highway Records) “Hong Kong,” originally recorded for a Warchild benefit album, is a different animal: Albarn is at his Blurriest, his voice melancholy yet hopeful as he muses over a river of gently plucked strings. “People” is also a great listen the song is a demo version of “Demon Days” single “DARE,” but here it has a completely different lyric and melody, sung by bandleader Damon Albarn (aka 2D) instead of eventual guest vocalist Shaun Ryder. Opener “68 State” is a sexy, fractured instrumental, propelled by a haunting bassline. We recently caught up with the "Do You Still Love Me?" artist to chat about new LP Prisoner - check out what we learned.Īdams today announced a bunch of new UK/Ireland shows - tickets are available from 24 February.Gorillaz’ second rarities compilation covers “phase two” of the cartoon-avatar band’s career, centering on its second album, 2005’s “Demon Days.” It’s not all killer, but some impressive tracks lurk within. #Prisoner drops tonight! AND he's got a new show, #MidnightWave, on Beats 1! Saturday night: /b6FFOmtSIZĪdams will be chatting about various topics (including UFOs), giving Sad Advice, and playing some fairly classic rock tunes - including KISS, Alice In Chains, The Cure, and Black Flag.Ĭheck out a clip below previewing new segment Twitter: Trump or Morrissey. Adams says it's "like Wayne’s World, but for real." The show begins on 19 February at 12am EDT, with a repeat airing three hours later.
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