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 : Paramore Album : Brand New Eyes (2009 Fueled by Ramen) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.paramore.net OVERVIEW : This is the third album of the female fronted American alt […]
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: Olivia Broadfield – “Eyes Wide Open”
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 : Olivia Broadfield Album : Eyes Wide Open (2009 Vagrant) Tracks : 11 + 2 bonus tracks Artist website : http://www.oliviabroadfield.com/ OVERVIEW This is the latest release for British singer-songwriter, […]
CD Review: Martina McBride – “Shine”
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 : Martina McBride Album : Shine (2009 RCA Nashville) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.martina-mcbride.com/ OVERVIEW Ms. McBride is a woman who hardly needs an introduction to those of […]
CD Review: Little Boots – “Hands”
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 : Little Boots Album : Hands (2009 Sixsevenine) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.littlebootsmusic.co.uk OVERVIEW Hands is the debut album of British artist, Little Boots. This is a pop […]
CD Review: Lee Ann Womack – “Call Me Crazy”
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 : Lee Ann Womack Album : Call Me Crazy (2008 MCA Nashville) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.leeannwomack.com OVERVIEW Lee Ann Womack is one of modern country’s big stars. This […]
CD Review: U2 – “No Line on the Horizon”
Originally written by Jose for The Weekly Riff webzine between 2008 and 2010, for www.theweeklyriff.com These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : U2 Album : No Line on the Horizon (2009 Interscope) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.u2.com CD Review : Jose Bernardo OVERVIEW : This is the 12th studio album from Irish […]
CD Review: The Fray – “The Fray”
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 Fray Album : The Fray (2009 Epic) Tracks : 10 Artist website : http://www.thefray.net OVERVIEW This is the sophomore effort from American alternative rock band, The Fray. I […]
CD Review: Shadows Fall – “Retribution”
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 : Shadows Fall Album : Retribution (2009 Everblack Industries) Tracks : 10 Artist website : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadows_Fall OVERVIEW Retribution is the sixth studio album for Shadows Fall and it does not fall short […]
CD Review: Ensiferum – “From Afar”
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 : Enisferum Album : From Afar (2009 Spinefarm Records) Tracks : 9 Artist website : http://www.ensiferum.com/ OVERVIEW This is the fourth studio album for Finnish metal band Ensiferum. The band […]
CD Review: Behemoth – “Evangelion”
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 : Behemoth Album : Evangelion (2009 Nuclear Blast/Metal Blade/Mystic) Tracks : 9 Artist website : http://www.behemoth.pl/site/ OVERVIEW Evangelion is the ninth full-length album from Polish metal band Behemoth. I would venture to […]