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 […]
Category Archives: Reviews
This category is for the different reviews Jose does. The category is further organized into subcategories that include reviews for CDs, books, and DVDs.
CD Review: Kenny Chesney – “Lucky Old Sun”
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: Kenny Chesney Album: Lucky Old Sun (2008 Blue Chair/BNA) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.kennychesney.com/ OVERVIEW: This is the twelfth studio album for country star Kenny Chesney. This album is a very […]
CD Review: Guns n’ Roses – “Chinese Democracy”
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: Guns N’ Roses Album: Chinese Democracy (2008 Geffen) Tracks: 14 Artist website: http://www.gunsnroses.com OVERVIEW: Guns n’ Roses were important to me as a teenager. I loved GNR and Slash was my […]
CD Review: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson – “United States”
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: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson Album: United States (2009 Mascot Records) Tracks: 10 Artist website: http://www.paulgilbert.com http://www.freddienelson.com OVERVIEW: This is a stellar pop/rock album! Beautiful songwriting chops coupled with […]
CD Review: Paul Gilbert – “Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar”
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: Paul Gilbert Album: Silence Followed By A Deafening Roar (2008 Shrapnel) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.paulgilbert.com OVERVIEW: In the world of guitar, Paul Gilbert is a king and needs no […]
CD Review: Lacrimosa – “Sehnsucht”
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: Lacrimosa Album: Sehnsucht (2009 Hall of Sermon) Tracks: 10 Artist website: http://www.lacrimosa.ch OVERVIEW This is the tenth studio album of Lacrimosa. They are a gothic rock/metal duo made up of […]
CD Review: Frost* – “Experiments in Mass Appeal”
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: Frost* Album: Experiments in Mass Appeal (2008 InsideOut) Tracks: 9 Artist website: http://frost.life OVERVIEW: This is the second album of neo-progressive rock band, Frost*. It’s the first one we’ve heard. We […]
CD Review: Atomstation – “Exile Republic”
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: Atomstation Album: Exile Republic (2008 Marion Records) Tracks: 10 Artist website: https://www.facebook.com/Atomstation-155571424748/ OVERVIEW: Atomstation are a band from Iceland. The music is definitely hard rock and very fun to listen to. […]
CD Review: Slipknot – “All Hope is Gone”
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: Slipknot Album: All Hope Is Gone (2008 Special Edition – Roadrunner/Nuclear Blast) Tracks: Tracks: 12 + 3 Bonus Tracks Artist website: http://www.slipknot1.com OVERVIEW: The first Slipknot album I was introduced to was Vol. […]
CD Review: Metallica – “Death Magnetic”
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: Metallica Album: Death Magnetic (2008 Warner Bros./Vertigo/Mercury/Universal Music Japan) Tracks: 10 Artist website: http://www.metallica.com CD Review: Jose Bernardo OVERVIEW Metallica are a band that hardly need an introduction. So we’ll keep this […]