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. Artis: Jonathan Clay Album: Back to Good (2007 Self released) Tracks: 11 Artist website: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanClay/ OVERVIEW This is the second album of Austin, Texas, based singer-songwriter Jonathan Clay. The writing on […]
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CD Review: HammerFall – “No Sacrifice, No Victory”
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: HammerFall Album: No Sacrifice, No Victory (2009 Nuclear Blast) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.hammerfall.net OVERVIEW This is the seventh studio album for Swedish heavy metal band HammerFall. The bands experiment in […]
CD Review: Diana Krall – “Live in Paris”
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 : Diana Krall Album : Live In Paris (2002 Verve Records) Tracks : 12 (11 live + 1 studio recording) Artist website : www.dianakrall.com OVERVIEW If you like jazz with […]
CD Review: Revolution Renaissance – “Age of Aquarius”
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: Revolution Renaissance Album: Age of Aquarius (2009 Scarlet Records/JVC) Tracks: 9 Artist website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_Renaissance OVERVIEW So, here it is finally, Timo Tolkki’s new project after the whole Stratovarius thing. Earlier this […]
CD Review: Queensrÿche – “American Soldier”
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: Queensrÿche Album: American Soldier (2009 Atco Records/Rhino Entertainment) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://www.queensryche.com/ OVERVIEW Queensrÿche are back with another concept album. This time singer Geoff Tate takes on the complicated topic […]
CD Review: Depeche Mode – “Sounds of the Universe”
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: Depeche Mode Album: Sounds of the Universe (2009 Mute/EMI/Capitol/Virgin Records) Tracks: 13 Artist website: http://www.depechemode.com/ OVERVIEW This is the twelfth studio album for English electronic band Depeche Mode. The band are […]
CD Review: Saltatio Mortis – “Wer Wind Sæt”
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: Saltatio Mortis Album: Wer Wind Sæt (2009 Napalm Records) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://www.saltatio-mortis.com/ http://www.napalmrecords.com OVERVIEW This is perhaps one of the most interesting albums I’ve heard. This is the […]
CD Review: Leaves’ Eyes – “Njord”
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: Leaves’ Eyes Album: Njord (2009 Napalm Records) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://www.leaveseyes.de/ http://www.napalmrecords.com OVERVIEW Njord is the third album of Gothic metallers Leaves’ Eyes. The theme of the lyrics deal […]
CD Review: Brad Paisley – “American Saturday Night”
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: Brad Paisley Album: American Saturday Night (2009 Arista Nashville) Tracks: 14 + 1 hidden track Artist website: http://bradpaisley.musiccitynetworks.com/ OVERVIEW This is the eighth studio album for country mega-star Brad Paisley. This […]
CD Review: Wynton Marsalis – “He and She”
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: Wynton Marsalis Album: He and She (2009) Tracks: 22 Artist website: http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/ OVERVIEW: If you’ve never heard of Wynton Marsalis, you will remember him now. (Hopefully.) This was an absolute […]