Gloria Estefan has jumped on the dance bandwagon too with this hoochie coochie of a dance track that is littered with good saxes and old-fashioned melody that will take you back in the early 30s. DOWNLOAD Gloria Estefan – Hotel Nacional Mp3...
1979: Randy Vanwarmer – Just When I Needed You Most (Mp3 Download)
posted by Gallivanter
I cried to this song countless of times in the past, especially coming to grips with the death of my father when I was a child in 1986. It still hurts listening to this song and it’s one of a handful of songs that will never fail to bring me to tears – even know as I write it, I am...
1978 : Boney M – Brown Girl in the Ring (Mp3 Download)
posted by Gallivanter
A song whose lyrics do not make any sense, I wonder if it was a direct translation of an old Jamaican children’s ring game cause that’s what it was. This tune was Boney M’s B-Side to “Rivers of Babylon”, and both were excellent tracks outright. I grew up dancing...
JLS – Do You Feel What I Feel (Song Review)
posted by Gallivanter
“Do You Hear What I Hear”, a Christmas carol, is nicely picked apart by JLS especially with Christmas being around the corner. A potentially smart move by the band but “smart” here is a relative word depending on the music audience. The young would love it, the old...
My Dad’s 25th Year Death Anniversary
posted by Gallivanter
I cannot believe how time has flown by. It’s just like yesterday when I receive the news that my old man died, after I returned home from school, age 8 going on 9. My mom was only a housewife when dad left us, me and my younger brother who was 6 going on 7. I must admit it was a...
How to Get a Brain Freeze. Have You Experienced It?
posted by Gallivanter
Interestingly enough, not all of us experience this. How does one get a brain freeze? Well, by consuming something cold really fast, like ice cream or ice-cold drinks. Typically it can last up to 20 seconds, and the pain you feel in your brain is like someone pressing an ice cube on...
Puddle of Mudd – Re:(disc)overed (Album Review)
posted by Gallivanter
Puddle of Mudd, forever will be etched in the annals of rock music with the legendary “Blurry”, returns with a collection of old rock classics with a post-grunge makeover. From The Rolling Stones to AC/DC to Tom Petty to Led Zeppelin and Bad Company. Here are 3 songs off the album...
The Freshmen – Hello There (Song Review)
posted by Gallivanter
At first, I thought it was Verve Pipe, then I realized Verve Pipe’s tune was The Freshmen, and not the other way around. I guess this bunch were influence by song but did not show it here as this is a progressive rap alternative tune with an old school beat from the 60s, also similar to...
Karl Wolf featuring P Reign – Peace Out (Song Review)
posted by Gallivanter
When I heard Karl Wolf’s latest album, I can’t help feeling disappointed with his effort. Apart from “Ghetto Love” that relies on a sample from an old song, there’s nothing else worth shouting for. Artists should not release songs for the sake of...
Will I Keep My Goatee if it Goes All White? An Aging Conundrum
posted by Gallivanter
I always wondered if my goatee hair goes all white, how will I look and will I keep it? My wife tells me that I look like a small girl when I clean shave, perhaps something for me to fall back on when I hit 50? Haha! I do have a couple of white hair around the goatee, probably 10 to 15 –...
Cody Simpson – On My Mind (Mp3 Download) Review
posted by Gallivanter
The boy’s only turning 15 years old but he sounds very matured for his age. This song showcases his vocals and while he has his own style of hair, like Justin Bieber, for now, he’s not as annoying as Justin Bieber and has a less girly voice than the mop-head. For now. So, enjoy the...
Pop Evil – Purple (Mp3 Download) Review
posted by Gallivanter
Pop Evil’s new album is easy on the ears, ears that belong to someone who loves the genre of good old rock. There are a few songs here that are not too bad, but I think this is the best. The lead singer voice, the music accompaniment has a throwback to the 90s with a dash of 80s for good...
