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: Queensrÿche Album: American Soldier (2009 Atco Records/Rhino Entertainment) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://www.queensryche.com/ OVERVIEW Queensrÿche are back with another concept album. This time singer Geoff Tate takes on the complicated topic […]
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CD Review: Saltatio Mortis – “Wer Wind Sæt”
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: Saltatio Mortis Album: Wer Wind Sæt (2009 Napalm Records) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://www.saltatio-mortis.com/ http://www.napalmrecords.com OVERVIEW This is perhaps one of the most interesting albums I’ve heard. This is the […]
CD Review: Leaves’ Eyes – “Njord”
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: Leaves’ Eyes Album: Njord (2009 Napalm Records) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://www.leaveseyes.de/ http://www.napalmrecords.com OVERVIEW Njord is the third album of Gothic metallers Leaves’ Eyes. The theme of the lyrics deal […]
CD Review: Brad Paisley – “American Saturday Night”
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: Brad Paisley Album: American Saturday Night (2009 Arista Nashville) Tracks: 14 + 1 hidden track Artist website: http://bradpaisley.musiccitynetworks.com/ OVERVIEW This is the eighth studio album for country mega-star Brad Paisley. This […]
CD Review: Wynton Marsalis – “He and She”
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 […]
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 […]