CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : U.D.O. Album : Dominator (2009 AFM Records) Tracks : 10 + 1 (Limited Edition track) Artist website : http://www.udo-online.de/ OVERVIEW This is the twelfth studio album from German heavy […]
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CD Review: The Veer Union – “Against The Grain”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : The Veer Union Album : Against The Grain (2009 Universal Motown Records) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.theveerunion.com/ OVERVIEW This is the second album from The Veer Union, but […]
CD Review: Prince – “LOTUSFLOW3R”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Prince Album : LOTUSFLOW3R (2009 NPG) Tracks : 12 Artist website : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician) OVERVIEW In a career spanning three decades, LOTUSFLOW3R is the twenty-sixth studio album by Prince. He has […]
CD Review: Mark Knopfler – “Get Lucky”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Mark Knopfler Album : Get Lucky (2009 Mercury/Warner Bros.) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.markknopfler.com/ OVERVIEW This is the sixth solo album from Mark Knopfler. This is an earthy […]
CD Review: Chris Young – “The Man I Want To Be”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Chris Young Album : The Man I Want To Be (2009 RCA Nashville) Tracks : 10 Artist website : http://www.chrisyoungcountry.com/ OVERVIEW This is the sophomore effort from country artist, Chris […]
CD Review: Toby Keith – “American Ride”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Toby Keith Album : American Ride (2009 Show Dog Nashville) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.tobykeith.com/ OVERVIEW This is country superstar Toby Keith’s 13th studio album. This album feels […]
CD Review: Norah Jones – “The Fall”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Norah Jones Album : The Fall (2009 Blue Note/EMI) Tracks : 13 Artist website : http://www.norahjones.com OVERVIEW This is the fourth studio album from Ms. Jones since she took […]
CD Review: Keith Urban – “Defying Gravity”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Keith Urban Album : Defying Gravity (2009 Capitol Nashville) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.keithurban.net/ OVERVIEW This is country superstar Keith Urban’s fifth studio album. I’m not at all […]
CD Review: Gloriana – “Gloriana”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Gloriana Album : Gloriana(2009 Emblem/Reprise/Warner Bros.) Tracks : 13 Artist website : http://www.gloriana.com/ OVERVIEW This is the freshman effort from country group Gloriana. The band was founded in 2008 […]
CD Review: Oranssi Pazuzu – “Muukalainen puhuu”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Oranssi Pazuzu Album : Muukalainen Puhuu (2009 Violent Journey) Tracks : 8 Artist website : http://www.oranssipazuzu.com OVERVIEW This is the debut album of Finnish atmospheric black metal band Oranssi Pazuzu. […]