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Daughtry is the latest Rock CD released by the very talented Daughtry who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Daughtry fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.

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 isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

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 Daughtry’s most impressive releases ever.

I’m of the opinion that Daughtry is certainly Daughtry’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While this entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 6 – Feels Like Tonight, track 10 – There And Back Again, and track 12 – What About Now.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – It’s Not Over. Great track!

Daughtry Release Notes:

Daughtry originally released Daughtry on November 21, 2006 on the RCA Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. It’s Not Over 2. Used To 3. Home 4. Over You 5. Crashed 6. Feels Like Tonight 7. What I Want – (featuring Slash) 8. Breakdown 9. Gone 10. There And Back Again 11. All These Lives 12. What About Now

Daughtry: Chris Daughtry (vocals); Phil X (guitar); Howard Benson (keyboards); Paul Bushnell (electric bass); Josh Freese (drums). Additional personnel: Slash (guitar); Chris Chaney (electric bass).

Richly talented Savage Garden have released their latest CD titled Savage Garden and Wow! It’s really a good one.

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 isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

Savage Garden is a pleasantly varied, mix of 11 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly superb musicians. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.

I’m of the opinion that Savage Garden is certainly some of this groups best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 – I Want You, track 3 – Truly Madly Deeply, and track 11 – Santa Monica

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – To The Moon & Back. This is a great track!

Savage Garden Release Notes:

Savage Garden originally released Savage Garden on April 15, 1997 on the Columbia label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. To The Moon & Back 2. I Want You 3. Truly Madly Deeply 4. Tears Of Pearls 5. Universe 6. Carry On Dancing 7. Violet 8. Break Me Shake Me 9. Thousand Words, A 10. Promises 11. Santa Monica

Savage Garden: Daniel Jones (vocals, guitar, keyboards, programming); Darren Hayes (vocals). Additional personnel: Rex Goh (guitar); Alex Hewitson (bass); Terapai Richmond (drums, percussion).

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

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 isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.

Amigos is a nicely varied, mix of 7 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

I’m of the opinion that Amigos is certainly Santana’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 – Take Me With You, track 5 – Tell Me Are You Tired, and track 7 – Let It Shine

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

Amigos Release Notes:

Santana originally released Amigos on January 1, 2002 on the Rock label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Dance Sister Dance 2. Take Me With You 3. Let Me 4. Gitano 5. Tell Me Are You Tired 6. Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile) 7. Let It Shine

Santana: Devadip Carlos Santana (guitar, percussion, background vocals); Greg Walker (vocals); Tom Coster (keyboards); David Brown (bass); Ndugu Leon Chandler, Armando Peraza (background vocals). Additional personnel: Maxine Willard Walters, Julia Tillman Walters, Ivory Stone (background vocals).

Recorded at Wally Heider Recording Studios, San Francisco, California.

The exceptionally talented Rock group Puddle Of Mudd have released their CD entitled Come Clean. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Puddle Of Mudd fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Come Clean their artistic excellence is on full display as they have once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be their best work to date.

Puddle Of Mudd have been a heavy hitters in the Rock genre for quite some time now and Come Clean is an excellent illustration as to why.

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

Overall Come Clean is excellent from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Rock fan. Really spectacular from beginning to end.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 3 – Out Of My Head, track 7 – Bring Me Down, and track 11 – P*** It All Away.

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

Come Clean Release Notes:

Puddle Of Mudd originally released Come Clean on August 28, 2001 on the Flawless / Geffen label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Control 2. Drift & Die 3. Out Of My Head 4. Nobody Told Me 5. Blurry 6. She Hates Me 7. Bring Me Down 8. Never Change 9. Basement 10. Said 11. P*** It All Away

Come Clean Album Notes Puddle Of Mudd: Wesley Reid Scantlin (vocals, guitar); Paul James Phillips (guitar, background vocals); Douglas John Ardito (bass, background vocals); Greg Upchurch (drums, background vocals).

Recorded at Third Stone Recording and NRG Studios, North Hollywood, California.