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 […]
Category Archives: CD Reviews
This category is for CD reviews written by Jose from 2016, onwards for this site as part of his personal blog. The opinions are his own. These are not paid reviews.
Reviews from the TWR era appearing here are clearly marked as such reviews. They also have the TWR logo in the post.
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 […]
CD Review: Rascal Flatts – “Unstoppable”
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: Rascal Flatts Album: Unstoppable (2009 Lyric Street) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.rascalflatts.com/ REVIEW OVERVIEW: This is the sixth studio album of this country rock act from Ohio, Rascal Flatts. Despite […]
CD Review: The Prodigy – “Invaders Must Die”
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 Prodigy Album: Invaders Must Die (2009 Take Me to the Hospital/Cooking Vinyl) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.theprodigy.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: This is the fifth studio album from this British electornic music […]
CD Review: Jordan Rudess – “Notes on a Dream”
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: Jordan Rudess Album: Notes On a Dream (2009 Self Published) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://www.jordanrudess.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: This year, 2009, is Mr. Rudess’ 10th anniversary as the man behind the keyboards […]
CD Review: AC/DC – “Black Ice”
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: AC/DC Album: Black Ice (2008 Columbia) Tracks: 15 Artist website: http://www.acdc.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: Consistency, it’s the one word that best describes AC/DC. Their sound is unmistakable. This is their 15th […]