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: Regina Spektor Album: Far (2009 Sire) Tracks: 13 Artist website: http://www.reginaspektor.com/ OVERVIEW This is the fifth studio album by Spektor. She’s been labeled an alternative singer-songwriter. (Alternative to what?) The […]
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CD Review: Mando Diao – “Give Me Fire”
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: Mando Diao Album: Give Me Fire (2009 Universal Records Sweden) Tracks: 13 Artist website: http://www.mandodiao.com/ OVERVIEW This is the fifth studio album of Swedish band Mando Diao. This album offers some […]
CD Review: Jonathan Clay – “Back to Good”
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. Artis: Jonathan Clay Album: Back to Good (2007 Self released) Tracks: 11 Artist website: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanClay/ OVERVIEW This is the second album of Austin, Texas, based singer-songwriter Jonathan Clay. The writing on […]
CD Review: Depeche Mode – “Sounds of the Universe”
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: Depeche Mode Album: Sounds of the Universe (2009 Mute/EMI/Capitol/Virgin Records) Tracks: 13 Artist website: http://www.depechemode.com/ OVERVIEW This is the twelfth studio album for English electronic band Depeche Mode. The band are […]
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: 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: Lady Gaga – “The Fame”
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: Lady Gaga Album: The Fame (2008 Streamline/Kon Live /Interscope/Cherrytree) Tracks: 13 Artist website: http://www.ladygaga.com OVERVIEW: This is the debut album of Lady Gaga. This was far from impressing us. It just […]
CD Review: Taylor Swift – “Fearless”
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: Taylor Swift Album: Fearless (2008 Big Machine) Tracks: 13 Artist website: http://www.taylorswift.com OVERVIEW: This is country pop teenage sensation Taylor Swift’s second full length. Forget her age for a second […]
CD Review: Sugarland – “Love On The Inside”
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: Sugarland Album: Love On the Inside (2008 Deluxe Edition – Mercury Nashville) Tracks: 12 + 4 Bonus tracks + 1 Live track Artist website: http://www.sugarlandmusic.com OVERVIEW : This is the third […]
CD Review: Rob Thomas – “Cradlesong”
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: Rob Thomas Album: Cradlesong (2009 Atlantic / Warner Music Group) Tracks: 14 + 2 German Bonus tracks Artist website: http://www.robthomasmusic.com OVERVIEW: Rob Thomas rose to fame as the frontman of Matchbox 20. […]