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 : Gloriana Album : Gloriana(2009 Emblem/Reprise/Warner Bros.) Tracks : 13 Artist website : http://www.gloriana.com/ OVERVIEW This is the freshman effort from country group Gloriana. The band was founded in 2008 […]
Category Archives: The Weekly Riff (2008-2010) Reprinted
TWR is a category for reviews Jose wrote for The Weekly Riff Ltd. webzine from 2008 – 2010.
CD Review: Oranssi Pazuzu – “Muukalainen puhuu”
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 : Oranssi Pazuzu Album : Muukalainen Puhuu (2009 Violent Journey) Tracks : 8 Artist website : http://www.oranssipazuzu.com OVERVIEW This is the debut album of Finnish atmospheric black metal band Oranssi Pazuzu. […]
CD Review: Kings of Leon – “Only by the 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 : Kings Of Leon Album : Only by the Night (2008 RCA) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.kingsofleon.com OVERVIEW This is the fourth studio album of American ambient rockers […]
CD Review: Joe Satriani – “Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock”
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 : Joe Satriani Album : Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock (2008 Epic/Red Ink) Tracks : 10 Artist website : http://www.satriani.com OVERVIEW To those uninitiated, let me introduce Professor […]
CD Review: B.B. King – “One Kind Favor”
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 : B.B. King Album : One Kind Favor (2008 Geffen) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.bbking.com/ OVERVIEW Mr. King is a man who needs no introduction. This is an […]
CD Review: Sonata Arctica – “The Days of Grays”
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 : Sonata Arctica Album : The Days of Grays (2009 Nuclear Blast) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.sonataarctica.info/ OVERVIEW This is the sixth album from Finnish power metal band, Sonata […]
CD Review: Megadeth – “Endgame”
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 : Megadeth Album : Endgame (2009 Roadrunner) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.megadeth.com/ OVERVIEW This is the 12th album from legendary American heavy metal band, Megadeth. Right off the […]
CD Review: Epica – “Design Your 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 : Epica Album : Design Your Universe (2009 Nuclear Blast) Tracks : 13 Artist website : http://www.epica.nl/ OVERVIEW This is the fifth full-length studio album from Gothic/Symphonic Metal band Epica. The […]
CD Review: Delain – “April Rain”
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 : Delain Album : April Rain (2009 Roadrunner) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.delain.nl/ OVERVIEW This is the sophomore effort from Dutch symphonic metal band, Delain. I had not […]
CD Review: Children of Bodom – “Blooddrunk”
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 : Children of Bodom Album : Blooddrunk (2008 Spinefarm) Tracks : 9 Artist website : http://www.cobhc.com/ OVERVIEW This is the sixth album from Finnish metal band, Children of Bodom. This […]