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 : Arch Enemy Album : The Root of All Evil (2009 Century Media) Tracks : 13 Artist website : http://www.archenemy.net/ OVERVIEW This is the eight studio album from Swedish metal band […]
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: Arkona – “Goi, Rode, Goi!”
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 : Arkona Album : Goi, Rode, Goi! (2009 Napalm Records) Tracks : 14 Artist website : http://www.arkona-russia.com/ OVERVIEW This one’s a first for us: A Pagan Folk Metal band by the […]
CD Review: Alice In Chains – “Black Gives Way to Blue”
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 : Alice In Chains Album : Black Gives Way to Blue (2009 Virgin/EMI) Tracks : 11 Artist website :http://www.aliceinchains.com/ OVERVIEW This album is the first full-length release of new material […]
CD Review: Schelmish – “Die hässliechen Kinder”
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 : Schelmish Album : Die hässliechen Kinder (2009 Napalm Records) Tracks : 14 Artist website : http://www.schelmish.de/ OVERVIEW If you couldn’t tell by the album title or name of the […]
CD Review: Protest The Hero – “Fortress”
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 : Protest The Hero Album : Fortress (2008 Vagrant/Underground Operations) Tracks : 10 Artist website : http://www.protestthehero.com/ OVERVIEW Fortress is the second studio album from Canadian progressive metal band Protest The Hero. […]
CD Review: Reba McEntire – “Keep On Loving You”
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 : Reba McEntire Album : Keep On Loving You (2009 Starstruck/Valory) Tracks : 13 Artist website : http://www.reba.com/ OVERVIEW This is the 25th studio album for country music legend Reba McEntire. […]
CD Review: Paramore – “Brand New Eyes”
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 : Paramore Album : Brand New Eyes (2009 Fueled by Ramen) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.paramore.net OVERVIEW : This is the third album of the female fronted American alt […]
CD Review: Olivia Broadfield – “Eyes Wide Open”
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 : Olivia Broadfield Album : Eyes Wide Open (2009 Vagrant) Tracks : 11 + 2 bonus tracks Artist website : http://www.oliviabroadfield.com/ OVERVIEW This is the latest release for British singer-songwriter, […]
CD Review: Martina McBride – “Shine”
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 : Martina McBride Album : Shine (2009 RCA Nashville) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.martina-mcbride.com/ OVERVIEW Ms. McBride is a woman who hardly needs an introduction to those of […]
CD Review: Little Boots – “Hands”
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 : Little Boots Album : Hands (2009 Sixsevenine) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.littlebootsmusic.co.uk OVERVIEW Hands is the debut album of British artist, Little Boots. This is a pop […]