CD Review: The Fray – “The Fray”

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 : The Fray Album : The Fray (2009 Epic) Tracks : 10 Artist website : http://www.thefray.net OVERVIEW This is the sophomore effort from American alternative rock band, The Fray. I […]

CD Review: Lynyrd Skynyrd – “God + Guns”

  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 : Lynyrd Skynyrd Album : God + Guns (2009 Roadrunner) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.lynyrdskynyrd.com OVERVIEW If you need a long introduction to know who Lynyrd Skynyrd […]

CD Review: Porcupine Tree – “The Incident”

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 : Porcupine Tree Album : The Incident (2009 Roadrunner) Tracks : 5 Artist website : http://www.porcupinetree.com/ OVERVIEW Porcupine Tree’s tenth studio album, The Incident, is a daring double disc set that […]

CD Review: Pearl Jam – “Backspacer”

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: Pearl Jam Album: Backspacer (2009 Monkeywrench (US)/Universal Music Group (International) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.pearljam.com OVERVIEW Backspacer is the ninth studio album from one of the most important bands of the 1990’s, Pearl […]

CD Review: Muse – “The Resistance”

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: Muse Album: The Resistance (2009 Warner Bros./Helium 3) Tracks: 16 Artist website: http://www.muse.mu OVERVIEW This is the fifth studio album by English alternative rockers Muse. Until listening to this album, I […]

CD Review: The Horrors – “Primary Colours”

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: The Horrors Album: Primary Colours (2009 XL) Tracks: 10 Artist website: http://www.thehorrors.co.uk/ OVERVIEW This is the sophomore effort of British garage rockers The Horrors. The band’s sound is a bit […]

CD Review: Silver Sun Pickups – “Swoon”

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: Silversun Pickups Album: Swoon (2009 Dangerbird) Tracks: 10 Artist website: http://www.silversunpickups.com/ OVERVIEW Swoon is the sophomore effort of so-cal indie rockers Silversun Pickups. It’s the first we’ve heard of them. The […]

CD Review: Revolving Door – “Revolving Door”

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: Revolving Door Album: Revolving Door (2008 Smitt Records) Tracks: 5 Artist website: http://www.revolvingdoor.de/ OVERVIEW This is a review of a collection of 5 song excerpts by a new German band […]

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 […]