Bad Brains CDs - Punk’s Powerhouse Pioneers
April 16, 2008
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Bad Brains CDs - Punk’s Powerhouse Pioneers
By Matthew Pressman
By melding punk with reggae and jazz, Bad Brains became one of the definitive American hardcore punk groups of the early ’80s. Although the group released only a handful of records during its peak, they developed a dedicated following, and continued to record and tour in varying line-ups; led by guitarist Dr. Know into the late ’90s, yet never managed to break out of their cult status.
Dr. Know (real name Gary Miller) formed Bad Brains (named after the Ramones track, "Bad Brain") in 1979, inspired by both the amateurish rage of the Sex Pistols and the political reggae of Bob Marley. Realising that the lines between punk and reggae were already blurred in the UK, with the likes of The Clash, The Ruts and The Specials morphing the two genres, he set out to replicate that situation in the USA. Recruiting several similarly minded musicians - vocalist Paul D Hudson (going under the stage name H.R., apparently standing for Human Rights), his drummer brother, Earl Hudson, and bassist Darryl Aaron Jenifer, Dr. Know set out to prove his point.
Such diversity in their influences combined with strong musicianship made Bad Brains one of the most popular punk bands on the East Coast; they were well-respected among their peers, and their live performances in tiny clubs throughout their hometown of Washington DC quickly became the stuff of legend, due in part to the relative novelty of an entirely African-American band playing punk rock, but also due to their high-energy performances. Bad Brains’ emphasis on extreme speed - most notably evident in Dr. Know’s machine-gun guitar playing and H.R.’s brutal vocal delivery - is widely regarded as establishing the template for hardcore punk.
H.R. was a muscular and unpredictable stage performer with a very wide vocal range, who often leapt into the audience or onto amplifiers. In 1979, Bad Brains found themselves the subject of an unofficial ban among many venues, clubs and hotels in Washington DC after a riot nearly erupted during one show. In response, Bad Brains recorded the tongue-in-cheek "Banned in DC" and set their sights on bigger and better gigs. The band subsequently relocated to New York City, where the likes of the Ramones, Television and Patti Smith were setting the punk flag alight.
In 2006, Bad Brains reunited for a few shows at legendary New York club CBGB’s, after the venue was threatened with closure. The shows quickly sold out. With a resurging interest in the band, in early 2007, the original line-up returned to the studio for the first time in over a decade. Under the supervision of producer, and long-time Bad Brains fan Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys (the Beastie Boys claim to have chosen a name with the initials BB as a homage to Bad Brains), the band recorded and released ‘Build A Nation’, an inspired attempt at returning to the band’s hardcore roots.
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Avril Lavigne "Let Go" Pop Music CD Review
April 16, 2008
Avril Lavigne "Let Go" Pop Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis 
I can describe the latest release from Pop sensation Avril Lavigne for you with just one word… Outstanding!
Avril Lavigne has been a heavy hitter in the Pop genre for quite a while now and Let Go is an excellent illustration as to why.
Let Go is a nicely varied, mix of 13 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are her own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
Listen to this CD and I believe you’ll find there’s not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Avril Lavigne’s voice is in top form. If you’re even mildly into Pop music you’ll enjoy this album.
While this entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 1, Losing Grip, track 4, I’m With You, track 9, Things I’ll Never Say.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore […as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 8, Anything But Ordinary. Great track!
Let Go Release Notes:
Avril Lavigne originally released Let Go on Jun 04, 2002 on the Arista Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Losing Grip
2. Complicated
3. Sk8er Boy
4. I’m With You
5. Mobile
6. Unwanted
7. Tomorrow
8. Anything But Ordinary
9. Things I’ll Never Say
10. My World
11. Nobody’s Fool
12. Too Much To Ask
13. Naked
Personnel: Avril Lavigne (vocals, guitar); Evan Taubenfeld (guitar); Mark Spicoluk (bass); Matthew Brann (drums). Producers: Clif Magness, The Matrix, Curt Frasca, Peter Zizzo.
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Avril Lavigne "Under My Skin" Pop Music CD Review
April 16, 2008
Avril Lavigne "Under My Skin" Pop Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis
The exceptionally talented Pop artist Avril Lavigne has released her CD entitled Under My Skin. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Avril Lavigne fans, and Pop fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Under My Skin Avril Lavigne’s artistic excellence is on full display as she has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be her best work to date.
I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Under My Skin. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Avril Lavigne is one of those musicians that has the ability to just bowl you over with her talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.
If you’re a Avril Lavigne fan, or just a fan of Pop music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore […as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 5, How Does It Feel. This is a great track!
Under My Skin Release Notes:
Avril Lavigne originally released Under My Skin on May 25, 2004 on the Arista Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Take Me Away
2. Together
3. Don’t Tell Me
4. He Wasn’t
5. How Does It Feel
6. My Happy Ending
7. Nobody’s Home
8. Forgotten
9. Who Knows
10. Fall To Pieces
11. Freak Out
12. Slipped Away
Personnel include: Avril Lavigne (vocals); Raine Maida (guitar, keyboards); Michael Ward, Ben Moody (guitar); Evan Taubenfeld (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, background vocals); Butch Walker (electric guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, percussion, programming, background vocals); Patrick Warren (strings, chamberlin, keyboards); Chantal Kreviazuk (piano); Jon O’Brien (keyboards, programming); Josh Freese, Brooks Wackerman (drums). Recording information: 2004.
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Beyonce "B’ Day" Pop Music CD Review
April 16, 2008
Beyonce "B’ Day" Pop Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis
B’Day is the latest release from Pop Superstar Beyonce, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.
B’Day has a nicely varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are her own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
If you’re a Beyonce fan, or just a fan of Pop music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore […as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 9, Irreplaceable. What a nice track!
B’Day Release Notes:
Beyonce originally released B’Day on Sep 05, 2006 on the Columbia label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Deja Vu - (with Jay-Z)
2. Get Me Bodied
3. Suga Mama
4. Upgrade U - (with Jay-Z)
5. Ring The Alarm
6. Kitty Kat
7. Freakum Dress
8. Green Light
9. Irreplaceable
10. Resentment
Personnel: Beyonce (vocals); Jay-Z (rap vocals). Recording information: Sony Music Studios, New York, NY.
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Nickelback "All The Right Reasons" Rock Music CD Review
April 16, 2008
Nickelback "All The Right Reasons" Rock Music CD Review
By Clyde Lee Dennis
All The Right Reasons is the latest Rock CD put out by the richly talented group Nickelback have once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Nickelback fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with All The Right Reasons. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Nickelback is one of those musicians that has the ability to just bowl you over with their overall talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.
Overall All The Right Reasons is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Rock fan. Really spectacular from beginning to end.
While this entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 1, Follow You Home, track 5, Savin’ Me, and track 8, Side Of A Bullet.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore […as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 7, Next Contestant. Outstanding!
All The Right Reasons Release Notes:
Nickelback originally released All The Right Reasons on Oct 04, 2005 on the Roadrunner Records label.
CD Track List Follows: 1. Follow You Home
2. Fight For All The Wrong Reasons
3. Photograph
4. Animals
5. Savin’ Me
6. Far Away
7. Next Contestant
8. Side Of A Bullet
9. If Everyone Cared
10. Someone That You’re With
11. Rock Star
Nickelback: Ryan Peake, Chad Kroeger (vocals, guitar); Mike Kroeger (bass guitar); Daniel Adair (drums).
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