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 […]
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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: HammerFall – “No Sacrifice, No Victory”
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: HammerFall Album: No Sacrifice, No Victory (2009 Nuclear Blast) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.hammerfall.net OVERVIEW This is the seventh studio album for Swedish heavy metal band HammerFall. The bands experiment in […]
CD Review: Queensrÿche – “American Soldier”
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 […]
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: 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: 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: 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 […]