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: Regina Spektor Album: Far (2009 Sire) Tracks: 13 Artist website: http://www.reginaspektor.com/ OVERVIEW This is the fifth studio album by Spektor. She’s been labeled an alternative singer-songwriter. (Alternative to what?) The […]
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: Mando Diao – “Give Me Fire”
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 […]
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: Diana Krall – “Live in Paris”
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 : Diana Krall Album : Live In Paris (2002 Verve Records) Tracks : 12 (11 live + 1 studio recording) Artist website : www.dianakrall.com OVERVIEW If you like jazz with […]
CD Review: Revolution Renaissance – “Age of Aquarius”
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: Revolution Renaissance Album: Age of Aquarius (2009 Scarlet Records/JVC) Tracks: 9 Artist website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_Renaissance OVERVIEW So, here it is finally, Timo Tolkki’s new project after the whole Stratovarius thing. Earlier this […]
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: Leaves’ Eyes – “Njord”
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: Leaves’ Eyes Album: Njord (2009 Napalm Records) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://www.leaveseyes.de/ http://www.napalmrecords.com OVERVIEW Njord is the third album of Gothic metallers Leaves’ Eyes. The theme of the lyrics deal […]