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The exceptionally talented Rock group Van Halen have released their CD entitled 1984. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Van Halen fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of 1984 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.

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.

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 Van Halen most impressive releases ever.

If you’re even mildly into Rock music you’ll enjoy this album. Overall 1984 is an a great release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with one single track.

While the entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 5 – Drop Dead Legs, track 8 – Girl Gone Bad, and track 9 – House Of Pain.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – 1984. Outstanding!

1984 Release Notes:

Van Halen originally released 1984 on September 19, 2000 on the Warner Bros. Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. 1984 2. Jump 3. Panama 4. Top Jimmy 5. Drop Dead Legs 6. Hot For Teacher 7. I’ll Wait 8. Girl Gone Bad 9. House Of Pain

Van Halen: David Lee Roth (vocals); Eddie Van Halen (guitar, keyboards); Michael Anthony (bass, background vocals); Alex Van Halen (drums, percussion, background vocals).

Recorded at 5150 Studios, Hollywood, California.

These days no one dare asks, “who?” when talking about a certain English rock band that first formed in 1964. In fact The Who tickets have become so popular since the days when the rock group first formed that fans have to start searching months in advance before their tour to secure a pair of tickets. The Who have achieved international fame, mainly because of their extremely energetic live performances that ignited excitement among their followers throughout the 1960s and 1970s and on into today. They are still considered on of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

The Who initially achieved their fame thanks to their wild stage antics which involved repeated instrument destruction and much head banging and thrashing about. During this time they were most prominent in the United Kingdom, but soon crossed the ocean to the United States where they become popular after the released of their single “I Can See For Miles,” in 1967. From then on they became a regular household name in the U.S. and went on to release a series of albums, all of which would receive high marks on the charts. Those albums included: Tommy, Live at Leeds, Who’s Next, Quadrophenia and Who are You. The members where all dedicated to ensuring that their devoted fans did not lose interest in their type of hard rock and The Who toured continuously and made sure to have plenty of international dates scheduled. The Who tickets were fast becoming hot commodities in the world of rock music.

In 1978 The Who suffered a major setback when drummer Keith Moon died. Although his death was a sad and unfortunate event, not only to the remaining band members, but to all of The Who’s fans, the band continued to record and they released two more studio albums after Moon died. Those were Face Dances and It’s Hard, both released in the early 1980s, with new drummer Kenney Jones. The band decided to officially disband in 1983, although they still appear at numerous special events around the globe and they also have come back together for reunion tours.

The Who is one of those rock and roll bands that will never be forgotten. They made their mark on musical history and continue to write the pages of their story even on into today. Their performances are one of a kind and you will be sure to completely become immersed in the music of The Who. Get your own pair of The Who tickets as soon as possible.

Godsmack, very talented Rock group have released their latest album titled IV and Wow! It’s good.

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 IV. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

IV has a pleasantly varied, mix of 11 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly talented musicians. 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 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.

Overall IV is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Rock collection. Truly an outstanding Rock CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.

While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 3 – The Enemy, track 6 – No Rest For The Wicked, and track 11 – One Rainy Day

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Live In Sin. Wow!

IV Release Notes:

Godsmack originally released IV on April 25, 2006 on the Universal Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Live In Sin 2. Speak 3. Enemy, The 4. Shine Down 5. Hollow 6. No Rest For The Wicked 7. Bleeding Me 8. Voodoo Too 9. Temptation 10. Mama 11. One Rainy Day

Godsmack: Sully Erna (vocals, various instruments); Tony Rombola (guitar); Robbie Merrill (bass guitar); Shannon Larkin (drums). Recording information: Spiral Recording, Hollywood, CA.

The exceptionally talented Rock group Goo Goo Dolls have released their CD entitled Jed. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Goo Goo Dolls fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Jed 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.

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 Jed. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Jed has a pleasantly varied, mix of 14 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly superb musicians. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

Jed is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it two thumbs up. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy if you’re even mildly into Rock music.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 4 – 7th Of Last Month, track 7 – Down On The Corner, and track 14 – James Dean.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Out Of Sight. Great track!

Jed Release Notes:

Goo Goo Dolls originally released Jed on February 22, 1994 on the Metal Blade label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Out Of Sight 2. Up Yours 3. No Way Out 4. 7th Of Last Month 5. Love Dolls 6. Sex Maggot 7. Down On The Corner 8. Had Enough 9. Road To Salinas 10. Em Elbmuh 11. Misfortune 12. Artie 13. Gimme Shelter 14. James Dean

Ozark Mountain Daredevils, the richly talented Southern Rock group have released their latest album titled Itll Shine When It Shines and Wow! It’s good.

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, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

Ozark Mountain Daredevils is one of those groups that have the ability to just bowl you over with their collective talent. The kind of musicians it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.

Overall Itll Shine When It Shines is a solid release. Quite possibly Ozark Mountain Daredevils’s best to date. Really spectacular from beginning to end. If you’re even mildly into Southern Rock music you’ll enjoy this album.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 8 – What’s Happened Along In My Life, track 9 – It Probably Always Will, and track 12 – It’ll Shine When It Shines.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – You Made It Right. Outstanding!

Itll Shine When It Shines Release Notes:

Ozark Mountain Daredevils originally released Itll Shine When It Shines on November 11, 2003 on the New Era Productions label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. You Made It Right 2. Look Away 3. Jackie Blue 4. Kansas You Fooler 5. It Couldn’t Be Better 6. E. E. Lawson 7. Walkin’ Down The Road 8. What’s Happened Along In My Life 9. It Probably Always Will 10. Lowlands 11. Tidal Wave 12. It’ll Shine When It Shines

It’ll Shine When It Shines Album Notes Ozark Mountain Daredevils: Steve Cash (vocals, harmonica, percussion);

Randle Chowning (guitar, dobro, mandolin, background vocals); John Dillon (guitar, dulcimer, harmonica, keyboards, background vocals); Larry Lee (guitar, keyboards, drums, background vocals); Michael “Supe” Granda (guitar, bass, background vocals); Buddy Brayfield (keyboards, bacground vocals).

Additional personnel: Glyn Johns (guitar); Nick De Caro (accordion); Jody Troutman (background vocals).

Recorded at Ruedi Valley Ranch, Aldrich, Missouri in 1974. Originally released on A&M Records.

Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace topped the UK album chart and went platinum in Australia and New Zealand in its first week. The album has been certified Gold in the US, selling 168,668 copies in its first week and is entered at the Billboard200 album chart also. The album gained place in the Modern Rock Chart, with “The Pretender.” This Foo Fighters latest studio album is nominated in a 2008 Grammy for Album of the Year and Best Rock Album. Its song “The Pretender” has been selected for Record of the Year, Best Rock Song, and Best Hard Rock Performance.

One can see a different 70s-rock undercurrent in the tracks with early 70’s Zeppelin, late era Beatles, Bruce Springsteen together with loud, powerful and stadium-ready power tunes. Its opening track “The Pretender” is supposed to be a classic with excellent melodies. Other noteworthy track includes “Long Road to Ruin” “Stranger Things Have Happened” “The Ballad of the Beaconsfield Miners”. “But Honestly” and “Home,” track features Grohl playing piano.

The song tracks like “Let It Die” and “Erase Replace” changes stylistic modes in seconds.

“The Ballad of the Beaconsfield Miners” is almost in banjo-picking style. The songs in the album are based on Tasmanian miners who were trapped underground and rescued after long two weeks. This sixth studio album by Foo Fighters resembles modern hard rock group. The album is named Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace because of the theme. The record competes for the Most Self-Serious Album Title of the Year award. It has combination of hilarious song like “Let It Die” and humorous one such as, “Erase/Replace”.

This album forms an anthology of excellent new tracks by a great band called Foo Fighters. You can see unique blend of different rhythmic melodies in its different tracks like glam-candy Fighters in “Long Road to ruin,” the Southern-rock stompers in “Summers End” and Goth folkies on “Stranger Things Have Happened.” Dave Grohl, an ex-Nirvana drummer, singer and guitarist has managed successfully to spread uniqueness in whole album.

The exceptionally talented Rock group Fleetwood Mac have released their CD entitled Mystery To Me. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Fleetwood Mac fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Mystery To Me 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.

Unfortunately, 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 Mystery To Me. 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 Fleetwood Mac most impressive releases ever.

If you’re a Fleetwood Mac fan, or just a fan of Rock music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without.

While this entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 3 – Just Crazy Love, track 6 – Keep On Going, and track 12 – Why.

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

Mystery To Me Release Notes:

Fleetwood Mac originally released Mystery To Me on June 28, 1990 on the Reprise label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Emerald Eyes 2. Believe Me 3. Just Crazy Love 4. Hypnotized 5. Forever 6. Keep On Going 7. City, The 8. Miles Away 9. Somebody 10. Way I Feel, The 11. For Your Love 12. Why

Fleetwood Mac: Bob Welch (guitar, vocals); Bob Weston (guitar, slide guitar); Christine McVie (keyboards, vocals); John McVie (bass); Mick Fleetwood (drums). Additional personnel: Martin Birch (acoustic guitar).