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: Jennifer Palor Album: Jenerations (2009 Tableau Records) Tracks: 9 Artist website: jenniferpalor.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: There is no question that Jennifer Palor is a gifted singer. That is quite clear on […]
Category Archives: Blog
All posts and categories live under the Blog category. This is Jose’s personal blog that spans many topics. Use the category menu on the right to see posts that are specific to that category or just browse through this category. Posts are organized here by publication date from newest to oldest.
CD Review: Gilberto Finol – “Past”
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: Gilberto Finol Album: Past (2008 Self Released) Tracks: 8 Artist website: https://gilbertofinolmusic.bandcamp.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: Gilberto Finol is a gifted artist from Venezuela who is based out of Spain. This album is […]
CD Review: Opaq – “The Doldrums”
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: Opaq Album: The Doldrums (2008 Self Published) Tracks: 7 + bonus Artist website: Facebook REVIEW OVERVIEW: Opaq is a trio based in New Hampshire, USA. The following is the trio’s own […]
CD Review: BJ Block – “Glitterball”
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: BJ Block Album: Glitterball (2008 Self Published) Tracks: 8 (35 minutes) Artist website : facebook.com/bjblockmusic/ REVIEW OVERVIEW: The first thought that came to my mind was this: “70’s funk?” Yes, […]
CD Review: Within Temptation – “An Acoustic Night at the Theatre”
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 : Within Temptation Album : An Acoustic Night At The Theatre (2009 Sony/BMG, Roadrunner, Gun) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.within-temptation.com/ REVIEW OVERVIEW : An Acoustic Night At the Theatre, […]
Lyrics: “Stargazer (All I Need Is You)” by Jose Bernardo
Stargazer (All I Need is You) Stargazer by Jose Bernardo and Eric Ecklund (This is track 1 from Jose’s debut album “Outside Looking In” available on iTunes or Google Play or CD Baby) (Verse 1) I see you And I know you see me I’m thinking How to describe what you do I don’t know if You’d be into […]
Lyrics: “Alicia” by Jose Bernardo
Alicia Alicia by Jose Bernardo (This song is track 2 from Jose’s debut album “Outside Looking In” available on iTunes or Google Play or CD Baby) (Verse 1 – spoken) As I look at the torn photograph in my hand The memories start rushing back …and it was over before it began… …ya know, those sudden feelings were gone in […]
Lyrics: “Sunday Morning Sky” by Jose Bernardo
Sunday Morning Sky by Jose Bernardo and Eric Ecklund (This song is track 3 from Jose’s debut album “Outside Looking In” available on iTunes or Google Play or CD Baby) Barely whisper I can feel the words you want to say Anyway Kiss me softly I want to feel your lips again Today (Pre-Chorus 1) Take me to another world […]
Lyrics: “Love You Endlessly” by Jose Bernardo
Love You Endlessly Love You Endlessly by Jose Bernardo (This song is track 4 from Jose’s debut album “Outside Looking In” available on iTunes or Google Play or CD Baby) (Verse) Tell me, all your secrets And I’ll keep them safe for you Tell me, all your worries And I’ll keep them in my heart (Pre-Chorus) You know that I’ll be […]
Lyrics: “Unconditional” by Jose Bernardo
Unconditional by Jose Bernardo (This song is track 5 from Jose’s debut album “Outside Looking In” available on iTunes or Google Play or CD Baby) Let’s skip the awkward part Where I ask you what we are What use are labels, when it’s understood It is all unconditional You never asked me where I’d rather be I never said I wasn’t […]