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From beginning to end, the ladies were telling us a story:
An unsatisfying man, full of empty promises (Lose My Breath)
The type of man they wanted (Soldier)
How to treat this new man (Cater 2 U)
To how she misses him when he is gone (T-Shirt)
Why he doesn't act the same (Is She the Reason)
He cheats and her friends tell her to let him go (Girl)
Leaving is always difficult (Bad Habit)
But finally they let him go (If)
Now she is rid of him (Free)
They were hurt by what he did and are (Through with Love)
But true (Love) is in us and our friendships.
Saturday, 22 August 2015
Sunday, 16 August 2015
Zendaya - Zendaya
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With a strong resemblance to Cassie, and influences including Aaliyah, Rihanna and Bridgit Mendler, I'm very surprised I am only now aware of this debut. Zendaya has since been working with Timbaland, Diane Warren and Babyface on the follow-up to her 2013 release.
Earlier this year, Zendaya (which means 'to give thanks') starred as Cut-Throat in Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' video. For many, this was an introduction to the talented actress, singer and dancer.
With a strong resemblance to Cassie, and influences including Aaliyah, Rihanna and Bridgit Mendler, I'm very surprised I am only now aware of this debut. Zendaya has since been working with Timbaland, Diane Warren and Babyface on the follow-up to her 2013 release.
Earlier this year, Zendaya (which means 'to give thanks') starred as Cut-Throat in Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' video. For many, this was an introduction to the talented actress, singer and dancer.
Monday, 10 August 2015
Norah Jones - Feels Like Home
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I really love Norah Jones. I have always felt such a deep admiration for her as a major talent in the folk-blues genre. I travelled to Brussels to see her perform in 2012 and, since then, my respect has only grown.
With a debut album as extraordinary and exemplary as Come Away with Me, Norah Jones had a lot to live up to. Tonight I was reminded of the sheer brilliance of her sophomore. If I am ever in a degree of turmoil, Norah's work (along with Laura Marling and Agnes Obel) is a real tonic.
If your head is busy, or the day is running away from you, put this on and I assure you things will improve. Thank you Norah and band.
I really love Norah Jones. I have always felt such a deep admiration for her as a major talent in the folk-blues genre. I travelled to Brussels to see her perform in 2012 and, since then, my respect has only grown.
With a debut album as extraordinary and exemplary as Come Away with Me, Norah Jones had a lot to live up to. Tonight I was reminded of the sheer brilliance of her sophomore. If I am ever in a degree of turmoil, Norah's work (along with Laura Marling and Agnes Obel) is a real tonic.
If your head is busy, or the day is running away from you, put this on and I assure you things will improve. Thank you Norah and band.
Thursday, 30 July 2015
Linkin Park - The Hunting Party
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As mentioned earlier this month, Hybrid Theory is one of my favourite albums of all time. I remember listening to it non-stop when at school, and even now I put it on from time to time.
Reviewers tend to describe The Hunting Party as a step back towards where they started from. It is a lot heavier than anything the band have produced since Meteora, with a more hard rock feel to the album.
The artwork for this release is also top notch:
As mentioned earlier this month, Hybrid Theory is one of my favourite albums of all time. I remember listening to it non-stop when at school, and even now I put it on from time to time.
Reviewers tend to describe The Hunting Party as a step back towards where they started from. It is a lot heavier than anything the band have produced since Meteora, with a more hard rock feel to the album.
The artwork for this release is also top notch:
Friday, 24 July 2015
Jack Off Jill - Clear Hearts Grey Flowers
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I get to see them live in October! I'm seeing them live! *Breathes*
I get to see them live in October! I'm seeing them live! *Breathes*
Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Linkin Park - Living Things
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Listening to Living Things, which I so far prefer to last year's The Hunting Party, makes me wonder why I ever stopped listening to Linkin Park.
Seriously. Hybrid Theory remains one of my all-time favourite releases, Meteora held the pace well, after that they were outside my radar. If you're anything like me you need to catch up: this band are still fire.
Listening to Living Things, which I so far prefer to last year's The Hunting Party, makes me wonder why I ever stopped listening to Linkin Park.
Seriously. Hybrid Theory remains one of my all-time favourite releases, Meteora held the pace well, after that they were outside my radar. If you're anything like me you need to catch up: this band are still fire.
Monday, 6 July 2015
t.A.T.u. - The Best
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Is this the best greatest hits release? The answer may surprise you.
When t.A.T.u. released 'All the Things She Said' they were marketed as lesbians, and the music passed a lot of people by. They have several nice tracks such as '30 Minutes' and, my current favourite, 'Novaya Model'.
The English version of the latter, 'Perfect Enemy', appears on The Best, but I prefer the pronunciation and lyrical content (when translated) of 'Novaya Model', or New Model. Overall, this is a great collection.
Is this the best greatest hits release? The answer may surprise you.
When t.A.T.u. released 'All the Things She Said' they were marketed as lesbians, and the music passed a lot of people by. They have several nice tracks such as '30 Minutes' and, my current favourite, 'Novaya Model'.
The English version of the latter, 'Perfect Enemy', appears on The Best, but I prefer the pronunciation and lyrical content (when translated) of 'Novaya Model', or New Model. Overall, this is a great collection.
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