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 : Prince Album : LOTUSFLOW3R (2009 NPG) Tracks : 12 Artist website : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician) OVERVIEW In a career spanning three decades, LOTUSFLOW3R is the twenty-sixth studio album by Prince. He has […]
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CD Review: Norah Jones – “The Fall”
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 : Norah Jones Album : The Fall (2009 Blue Note/EMI) Tracks : 13 Artist website : http://www.norahjones.com OVERVIEW This is the fourth studio album from Ms. Jones since she took […]
CD Review: Reba McEntire – “Keep On Loving You”
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 : Reba McEntire Album : Keep On Loving You (2009 Starstruck/Valory) Tracks : 13 Artist website : http://www.reba.com/ OVERVIEW This is the 25th studio album for country music legend Reba McEntire. […]
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: Moby – “Wait for Me”
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: Moby Album: Wait for Me (2009 Little Idiot/Mute) Tracks: 16 Artist website: http://www.moby.com OVERVIEW This is the ninth studio album of electronic/pop/rock artist Moby. I’ve listened to his work over […]
CD Review: YeahYeahYeahs – “It’s Blitz!”
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: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Album: It’s Blitz! (2009 Interscope) Tracks: 10 Artist website: http://www.yeahyeahyeahs.com/ OVERVIEW This is the third album of New York based indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I […]