CD Review: Simple Minds – “Graffiti Soul”

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: Simple Minds Album: Graffiti Soul (2009 Universal Records) Tracks: 8 + 2 bonus Artist website: http://www.simpleminds.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: Graffiti Soul is the 16th studio album for Scottish rockers Simple Minds. Having just […]

CD Review: Rascal Flatts – “Unstoppable”

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: Rascal Flatts Album: Unstoppable (2009 Lyric Street) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.rascalflatts.com/ REVIEW OVERVIEW: This is the sixth studio album of this country rock act from Ohio, Rascal Flatts. Despite […]

CD Review: Kelly Clarkson – “All I Ever Wanted”

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: Kelly Clarkson Album: All I Ever Wanted (2009 RCA) Tracks: 16 Artist website: http://www.kellyclarkson.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: Well, what can I say that hasn’t been said before about the first American […]

CD Review: Jennifer Palor – “Jenerations”

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: Jennifer Palor Album: Jenerations (2009 Tableau Records) Tracks: 9 Artist website: jenniferpalor.com  REVIEW OVERVIEW: There is no question that Jennifer Palor is a gifted singer. That is quite clear on […]

CD Review: BJ Block – “Glitterball”

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: BJ Block Album: Glitterball (2008 Self Published) Tracks: 8 (35 minutes) Artist website : facebook.com/bjblockmusic/ REVIEW OVERVIEW: The first thought that came to my mind was this: “70’s funk?” Yes, […]