Lifehouse – Smoke & Mirrors (Album Review)
Posted by Gallivanter in Music Reviews on 18. Feb, 2010 | 6 Comments
Lifehouse has scored a few big numbers in the past, with the lead singer’s unique vocals, the songs were even more memorable. I love songs like “You & Me”, “Blind”, “Come Back Down” and “Storm” – all classic tracks. Now these fellas return with a new album, and I must say that I’m slightly disappointed. [...]
Alicia Keys – The Element Of Freedom (Album Review)
Posted by Gallivanter in Music Reviews on 06. Dec, 2009 | Comments Off
Alicia Keys is in suppuration process. “The Elements of Freedom” plays up her ripeness as an artist. Although the song elements have little commercial attraction to please the masses, there are some poignant tracks that is grappling to the matters of the heart.
She stays true to her style that nicely complements her previous efforts. To [...]
Timbaland Presents Shock Value 2 (Album Review)
Posted by Gallivanter in Music Reviews on 03. Dec, 2009 | 3 Comments
I always rated Timbaland as a top producer who just simply can’t do no wrong. I put him on a pedestal, only for him to release a lackluster album that sounds like a collection of demo tracks, clearly nowhere near his best. What a bloody disappointment coming from a dude who has his fair share of contribution [...]
I Now Contribute to Junk Magazine
Posted by Gallivanter in Happenings on 25. Aug, 2009 | 16 Comments
Yes. It’s now moving into the third month. Finally, one of my dreams, albeit a teeny weenie one, but a dream nevertheless, has come true. I’m now an official music reviewer for Junk magazine Malaysia. Of course, I am part of a group of contributors. This is what I call NOT A JOB, because you’re [...]
Staind – All I Want (The Illusion of Progress)
Posted by Gallivanter in Music Reviews on 20. Sep, 2008 | 7 Comments
My favorite song from Staind is their 2003 hit, “So Far Away”. I didn’t really like their 2005 effort, and now their back with their latest album, “The Illusion of Progress”. It’s not a bad effort at all. 2 songs stood out for me, “This is it” and this track, “All I Want”. It’s more [...]
Sarah Connor – Under My Skin (Sexy as Hell)
Posted by Gallivanter in Music Reviews on 20. Sep, 2008 | 2 Comments
Firstly, I didn’t know that a name like Sarah Connor is something of a norm in Germany. She’s from Deutschland, probably real name Helga Zisswienerizgood, grew up loving the movie Terminator that she adopted that name. I have this song with me for the last couple of weeks now, and was caught between this tune [...]
Black Stone Cherry – Things My Father Said (Folklore and Superstition)
Posted by Gallivanter in Music Reviews on 24. Aug, 2008 | 3 Comments
What an album to listen to! It was a rocking good effort by Black Stone Cherry. I’m surprised that this band went under my radar since they were formed in 2001. It’s a throwback of rock n roll from the its heydays, with some fresher sound. This album was was produced by Bob Marlette, the [...]
Bryan Adams – 11 (Album Review)
Posted by Gallivanter in Reviews on 22. Mar, 2008 | 7 Comments
The man with the BEST male voice in the music business, is back with another album! OLE! 11 tracks. The first track, simply continues the Bryan Adams’ signature style. Heck, it’s much much better than Lenny Kravitz’s new album, which was a major dud.
Unfortunately, the downside of sticking to your guns, gets predictable after 11 [...]
