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

Paranoid literally grabs your attention right from the very first note with War Pigs / Luke’s Wall and doesn’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Jack The Stripper / Fairies Wear Boots, which is another great track by the way.

Paranoid has a pleasantly varied, mix of 8 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. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

Overall Paranoid is an outstanding release. Quite possibly Black Sabbath’s best to date. Really spectacular from beginning to end. If you’re even mildly into Rock music you’ll enjoy this album.

While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 3 – Planet Caravan, track 6 – Hand Of Doom, and track 8 – Jack The Stripper / Fairies Wear Boots

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – War Pigs / Luke’s Wall. This is a great track!

Paranoid Release Notes:

Black Sabbath originally released Paranoid on October 25, 1990 on the Warner Bros. Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. War Pigs / Luke’s Wall 2. Paranoid 3. Planet Caravan 4. Iron Man 5. Electric Funeral 6. Hand Of Doom 7. Rat Salad 8. Jack The Stripper / Fairies Wear Boots

Black Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Tony Iommi (guitar); Geezer Butler (bass instrument); Bill Ward (drums).

The exceptionally talented Rock group Black Sabbath have released their CD entitled Master Of Reality. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Black Sabbath fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Master Of Reality 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 Master Of Reality. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

The nice thing 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.

Listen to this CD and I believe you’ll find there’s not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and this is clearly the work of a group of musicians in top form. So much so that if you’re even mildly into Rock music you’ll enjoy this CD.

While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 – After Forever, track 6 – Lord Of This World, and track 8 – Into The Void

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

Master Of Reality Release Notes:

Black Sabbath originally released Master Of Reality on October 25, 1990 on the Warner Bros. Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Sweet Leaf 2. After Forever 3. Embryo 4. Children Of The Grave 5. Orchid 6. Lord Of This World 7. Solitude 8. Into The Void

Black Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Tony Iommi (guitar); Geezer Butler (bass instrument); Bill Ward (drums).

Very talented Electric Light Orchestra have released their latest album titled On The Third Day and Wow! It’s good.

Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

On The Third Day has a nicely varied, mix of 13 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly gifted 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 personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

Overall On The Third Day is an outstanding release. Quite possibly Electric Light Orchestra’s best to date. Really sensational from beginning to end. If you’re even mildly into Rock music you’ll enjoy this CD.

While this entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 3 – Oh No Not Susan, track 8 – In The Hall Of The Mountain King, and track 13 – Interludes.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 13 – Ocean Breakup/ King Of The Universe. Great track!

On The Third Day Release Notes:

Electric Light Orchestra originally released On The Third Day on September 12, 2006 on the Legacy Recordings label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Ocean Breakup/ King Of The Universe 2. Bluebird Is Dead 3. Oh No Not Susan 4. New World Rising/ Ocean Breakup Reprise 5. Showdown 6. Daybreaker 7. Ma-Ma-Ma Belle 8. In The Hall Of The Mountain King 9. Auntie Ma Ma Ma Belle – (alternate take) 10. Auntie Ma Ma Ma Belle – (alternate take) 11. Mambo (Dreaming Of 4000) – (Alternate mix, Bonus Track) 12. Everyone’s Born To Die 13. Interludes – (previously unreleased)

Electric Light Orchestra: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar); Mik Kaminski (violin); Mike Edwards (cello); Richard Tandy (piano, Moog synthesizers); Michael De Albuquerque (bass); Bev Bevan (drums). Electric Light Orchestra: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar); Mik Kaminsky, Wilf Gibson (violin); Colin Walker, Mike Edwards (cello); Richard Tandy (piano, Moog synthesizer); Michael De Albuquerque (bass guitar); Bev Bevans (drums). Additional personnel: Marc Bolan (guitar).

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.

The super talented Rock artist Neil Young has released him latest CD on the Reprise recording label, entitled Greendale.

The CD opens with an outstanding track, Falling From Above, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It really is a very nice track.

Neil Young possesses the characteristic of being able to win you over with him talent alone. The kind of artist I frankly just flat out enjoy listening to.

Listen and I think you’ll agree that the song choices are excellent, the production is outstanding and Neil Young is clearly in top form. Overall Greendale is an outstanding release. Quite possibly Neil Young’s best to date. Really spectacular from beginning to end. If you’re even mildly into Rock music you’ll enjoy this album.

While the entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 4 – Leave The Driving, track 8 – Bringin’ Down Dinner, and track 10 – Be The Rain

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

Greendale Release Notes:

Neil Young originally released Greendale on August 19, 2003 on the Reprise label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Falling From Above 2. Double E 3. Devil’s Sidewalk 4. Leave The Driving 5. Carmichael 6. Bandit 7. Grandpa’s Interview 8. Bringin’ Down Dinner 9. Sun Green 10. Be The Rain

Personnel: Neil Young (vocals, guitar, harmonica, organ); Billy Talbot (vocals, bass); Ralph Molina (vocals, drums). The Mountainettes: Pegi Young, Nancy Hall, Twink Brewer, Sue Hall.

One word describes the CD Yer Album from James Gang… AWESOME!

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

Yer Album has a pleasantly varied, mix of 11 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly outstanding 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 real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

This is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it my highest recommendation. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy for the Rock fan.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 5 – Last Woman, track 8 – I Don’t Have The Time, and track 11 – Stop.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 2 – Take A Look Around. It’s a great track!

Yer Album Release Notes:

James Gang originally released Yer Album on June 6, 2000 on the MCA Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Introduction 2. Take A Look Around 3. Funk #48 4. Bluebird 5. Lost Woman 6. Stone Rap 7. Collage 8. I Don’t Have The Time 9. Wrapcity In English 10. Fred 11. Stop

The James Gang: Joe Walsh (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); Jim Fox (vocals, guitar, piano, drums); Tom Kriss (flute, bass, background vocals).

Additional personnel: Jerry Ragavoy (piano); Bill Szymczyk (organ, tambourine, maracas, background vocals); Marge, Linda, Ken, Jill, Barry, Crazy Jon (background vocals); The Seymour Barab Strings.

I can describe the latest release from Rock sensation Donell Jones for you with just one word… Outstanding!

Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

These days it’s a very rare CD on which every single song is good or better than the one before it. This CD is certainly one of those rare CDs.

Where I Wanna Be 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 CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 3 – Where I Wanna Be, track 8 – Think About It, and track 13 – U Know What’s Up – (bonus track, featuring Left-Eye).

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – U Know What’s Up. Great track!

Where I Wanna Be Release Notes:

Donell Jones originally released Where I Wanna Be on October 12, 1999 on the LaFace label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. U Know What’s Up 2. Shorty (Got Her Eyes On Me) 3. Where I Wanna Be 4. Have You Seen Her 5. This Luv 6. All Her Love 7. It’s Alright 8. Think About It (Don’t Call My Crib) 9. He Won’t Hurt You 10. Pushin’ 11. I Wanna Luv U 12. When I Was Down 13. U Know What’s Up – (bonus track, featuring Left-Eye)

Personnel includes: Donell Jones (vocals, various instruments, drum programming); Eddie Ferrell, Darren Lightly (various instruments); Sheldon Goode (acoustic guitar); Serban Ghenea (electric guitar); Tomi Martin (guitar); Kyle West (keyboards); Omar Phillips (percussion); Wesley Hogges, Scott Gaddy (drum programming); Left-Eye.

Producers: Donell Jones, Eddie “Eddie F.” Ferrell, Darren Lightly, Wesley Hogges, Eric Williams.

Engineers include: Mike Alvord, Rich Keller, Andrew Cardenas.

One word describes the CD Up from R.E.M…. AWESOME!

Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Up has a pleasantly varied, mix of 14 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly gifted 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, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.

I’m of the opinion that Up 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 the entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 5 – At My Most Beautiful, track 8 – You’re In The Air, and track 14 – Falls To Climb

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

Up Release Notes:

R.E.M. originally released Up on October 27, 1998 on the Warner Bros. Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Airportman 2. Lotus 3. Suspicion 4. Hope 5. At My Most Beautiful 6. Apologist, The 7. Sad Professor 8. You’re In The Air 9. Walk Unafraid 10. Why Not Smile 11. Daysleeper 12. Diminished 13. Parakeet 14. Falls To Climb

R.E.M.: Michael Stipe (vocals, guitar); Peter Buck (guitar); Mike Mills (bass).

Principally recorded at La Casa Del Elefante, Seattle, Washington; Toast, San Francisco, California; John Keane Studios, Athens, Georgia; Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta, Georgia.

One word describes the CD Ecstasy from Avant… AWESOME!

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 Ecstasy. 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 Avant most impressive releases ever.

Listen to Ecstasy and I believe you’ll find there’s not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and this is clearly the work of a group of musicians in top form. So much so that if you’re even mildly into Rock music you’ll enjoy this album.

While this entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 3 – Don’t Say No, Just Say Yes, track 8 – Six In Da Morning, and track 13 – Suicide

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

Ecstasy Release Notes:

Avant originally released Ecstasy on March 26, 2002 on the MCA Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Call On Me 2. What Do You Want 3. Don’t Say No, Just Say Yes 4. Makin’ Good Love 5. Sorry 6. No Limit 7. Thinkin’ About You 8. Six In Da Morning 9. You Ain’t Right 10. One Way Street – (featuring Charlie Wilson) 11. Love School 12. Jack & Jill 13. Suicide

Personnel includes: Avant (vocals); Cap-I, Sean Don (rap vocals); Steve “Stone” Huff (various instruments); Charlie Wilson (background vocals). Recorded at Stone Recording, Chicago, Illinois.