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Away From The Sun is the latest release from Rock Sensation 3 Doors Down, and I can only think of one word to describe it, and that word is AWESOME!

This is the groups 2nd album and follows their spectacular debut album The Better Life. I have to admit that I was somewhat skeptical of this album because of the success of their first release as it is very difficult to follow such a huge success like that. A lot of times there is just that let down because the expectations are so high. I have to say though Away Form The Sun definitely lives up to the expectations.

Unfortunately, it is not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just cannot force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Away From The Sun. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you have one of 3 Doors Downs most impressive releases ever.

If you are not a 3 Doors Down fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you do not even have to be a fan of 3 Doors Down, or even Rock to know is good. This is just good music. Period.

While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tracks are When I’m Gone – track 1, The Road I’m On – track 3, and I Feel You track 7.

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 5, Running Out Of Days. This is a great track!

Away From The Sun Release Notes:

3 Doors Down originally released Away From The Sun on Nov 12, 2002 on the Universal Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. When I’m Gone 2. Away From The Sun 3. The Road I’m On 4. Ticket To Heaven 5. Running Out Of Days 6. Here Without You 7. I Feel You 8. Dangerous Game 9. Changes 10. Going Down In Flames 11. Sarah Yellin’ 12. untitled – (hidden track)

3 Doors Down: Brad Arnold (vocals); Matt Roberts, Chris Henderson (guitar); Todd Harrell (bass). Additional personnel includes: Josh Freese (drums). Recorded at London Bridge, Seattle, Washington; Greenhouse, Burnaby, Canada and Ocean Way Studios, Hollywood, California.

The extremely talented group Who have released their latest CD on the MCA Records recording label, entitled Whos Next.

I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Whos Next. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Who most impressive releases ever.

If you’re a Who fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of lname, or even Rock to know is good. This is just good music. Period.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 3 – Love Ain’t For Keeping, track 14 – Too Much Of Anything, and track 16 – Behind Blue Eyes.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Baba O’Riley. Good stuff!

Whos Next Release Notes:

Who originally released Whos Next on November 7, 1995 on the MCA Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Baba O’Riley 2. Bargain 3. Love Ain’t For Keeping 4. My Wife 5. Song Is Over, The 6. Getting In Tune 7. Going Mobile 8. Behind Blue Eyes 9. Won’t Get Fooled Again 10. Pure And Easy – (previously unreleased, original version) 11. Baby Don’t You Do It – (previously unreleased) 12. Naked Eye – (live) 13. Water – (previously unreleased, live) 14. Too Much Of Anything 15. I Don’t Even Know Myself 16. Behind Blue Eyes – (previously unreleased, original version)

Who’s Next Album Notes The Who: Roger Daltrey (vocals); Pete Townshend (guitar, piano, organ, ARP synthesizer, background vocals); John Entwistle (brass, piano, bass instrument, background vocals); Keith Moon (drums, percussion).

Additional personnel: Leslie West (guitar); Dave Arbus (violin); Nicky Hopkins (piano); Al Kooper (organ).

Recording information: Olympic Studios, London, England.

One word describes the CD So What from Joe Walsh… AWESOME!

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.

Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known contributors on the project including Russ Kunkel and Randy Meisner plus a few other notables as well.

If you’re a Joe Walsh fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of Walsh, or even Rock to know is good. It’s just good music. Period.

While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 5 – All Night Laundry Mat Blues, track 7 – Help Me Thru The Night, and track 9 – Song For Emma

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Welcome To The Club. It’s a great track!

So What Release Notes:

Joe Walsh originally released So What on March 2, 1993 on the MCA Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Welcome To The Club 2. Falling Down 3. Pavanne (Pavane De La Belle Au Bois Dormant) 4. Time Out 5. All Night Laundry Mat Blues 6. Turn To Stone 7. Help Me Thru The Night 8. Country Fair 9. Song For Emma

Personnel: Joe Walsh (vocals, guitar, piano, Mellotron, synthesizers, bass, organ); Leonard Southwick (harmonica); Tom Stephenson (organ); James Bond (acoustic bass); Kenny Passarelli (bass); Bryan Garafolo (bass, background vocals); Joe Vitale, Ron Grinel, Russ Kunkel (drums); Guille Garcia (congas); Jody Boyer, Dan Fogelberg, J.D. Souther, Glen Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner (background vocals).

Engineers: Al Blazek, Bill Szymczyk, John Stronach.

Principally recorded at The Record Plant, Los Angeles, California; The Record Plant, Sausalito, California; The Record Plant, New York; Criteria Studios, Miami, Florida.

The exceptionally talented Rock artist Al Stewart has released him CD entitled Zero She Flies. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Al Stewart fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Zero She Flies Al Stewart’s artistic excellence is on full display as Stewart has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be him best work to date.

This one will grab your attention right from the outset with My Enemies Have Sweet Voices and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Lyke-Wake Dirge, which by the way is another great track.

Al Stewart is one of those musicians that has the ability to just win you over with him talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.

If you’re a Al Stewart fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of Stewart, or even Rock to know is good. It’s just good music. Period.

While the entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 2 – A Small Fruit Song, track 5 – Electric Los Angeles Sunset, and track 13 – Lyke-Wake Dirge.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – My Enemies Have Sweet Voices. Wow!

Zero She Flies Release Notes:

Al Stewart originally released Zero She Flies on June 22, 2007 on the Collector’s Choice label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. My Enemies Have Sweet Voices 2. A Small Fruit Song 3. Gethsemane, Again 4. Burbling 5. Electric Los Angeles Sunset 6. Manuscript 7. Black Hill 8. Anna 9. Room Of Roots 10. Zero She Flies 11. Stormy Night – (Bonus Track) 12. News From Spain – (Bonus Track) 13. Lyke-Wake Dirge – (Bonus Track)

Not sure what’s happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better Blink 182 gets. Blink 182 stated simply is one of their best CDs to date.

I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Blink 182. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the nicer things about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if Rock isn’t your favorite style you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the musicians.

If you’re a Blink 182 fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of lname, or even Rock to know is good. This is just good music. Period.

While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 5 – Stockholm Syndrome, track 12 – All Of This, and track 14 – I’m Lost Without You

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Feeling This. Good stuff!

Blink 182 Release Notes:

Blink 182 originally released Blink 182 on November 18, 2003 on the Geffen Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Feeling This 2. Obvious 3. I Miss You 4. Violence 5. Stockholm Syndrome 6. Down 7. Fallen Interlude, The 8. Go 9. Asthenia 10. Always 11. Easy Target 12. All Of This 13. Here’s Your Letter 14. I’m Lost Without You

Blink 182: Tom DeLonge (vocals, guitar); Mark Hoppus (vocals, bass); Travis Landon Barker (drums). Additional personnel includes: Robert Smith (vocals); Ken Andrews (various instruments); Roger Joseph Manning, Jr., Jon Morrical (keyboards).