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: Boney James Album: Send One Your Love (2009 Concord Records) Tracks: 10 Artist website: http://www.boneyjames.com OVERVIEW Boney James is a new artist to me. I had never heard of him until […]
Category Archives: Blog
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CD Review: Stratovarius – “Polaris”
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: Stratovarius Album: Polaris (2009 Victor/Ear Music/Edel Music/Armoury Records) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.stratovarius.com OVERVIEW Timo Tolkki? Nope. He’s gone. As much as he may have claimed to have been the “heart […]
CD Review: Lily Allen – “It’s Not Me, It’s You”
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: Lily Allen Album: It’s Not Me, It’s You (2009 Regal) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://www.lilyallenmusic.com OVERVIEW This is a review of British pop singer Lily Allen’s sophomore effort It’s Not Me, […]
CD Review: Lacuna Coil – “Shallow Life”
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: Lacuna Coil Album: Shallow Life (2009 Century Media/EMI) Tracks: 12 + 1 Artist website: http://www.lacunacoil.it OVERVIEW Shallow Life is the fifth studio album from Italian Goth Metal rockers Lacuna Coil. This is […]
CD Review: Keri Hilson – “In a Perfect World”
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: Keri Hilson Album: In A Perfect World… (2009 Interscope) Tracks: 14 Artist website: http://www.kerihilsonmusic.com OVERVIEW Even though, Hilson has been in the industry for a number of years, this her first […]
CD Review: Andy Timmons – “Resolution”
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: Andy Timmons Band Album: Resolution (2006 Favored Nations) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.andytimmons.com REVIEW OVERVIEW Andy Timmons has been around for a long time. He was a member of the band […]
CD Review: Tsunami Bomb – “The Definitive Act”
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: Tsunami Bomb Album: The Definitive Act (2004 Kung Fu Records) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://tsunamibomblives.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: I was recently introduced to the music of Tsunami Bomb through a friend. I’m […]
CD Review: Simple Minds – “Graffiti Soul”
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: Simple Minds Album: Graffiti Soul (2009 Universal Records) Tracks: 8 + 2 bonus Artist website: http://www.simpleminds.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: Graffiti Soul is the 16th studio album for Scottish rockers Simple Minds. Having just […]
CD Review: Mastodon – “Crack The Skye”
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: Mastodon Album: Crack The Skye (2009 Reprise) Tracks: 7 Artist website: http://www.mastodonrocks.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: What an amazing album! If you’re a fan of progressive metal, you’re in for a treat. […]
CD Review: Marilyn Manson – “The High End of Low”
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: Marilyn Manson Album: The High End Of Low (2009 Interscope) Tracks: 15 Artist website: http://www.marilynmanson.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: This is the seventh studio album of industrial shock rocker Marilyn Manson. This is […]