Here's a quick look at some of this week's new releases:
Swift "The Absolute Uncontrollable" - The Winston-Salem-based metal outfit has a new album they say is different than previous efforts. Their high-energy live show is worth checking out, too. They often play at Ziggy's.
All-American Rejects "Move Along" - I haven't heard the album, but something tells me it's probably "The poor man's Green Day." (I think this can (and will) be said about a lot of today's bands.)
Bronson Arroyo "Covering the Bases" - Hey, Bronson, have you ever heard of Dion, Shaq or the Chicago Bears? There's a reason that sports people shouldn't make albums. (Arroyo is a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox). I'm sure we can put this on the shelf next to Shaq-Fu and "Super Bowl Shuffle."
Pat Boone "Ready to Rock" - Something tells me Boone is "ready to rock" but I don't think this CD will. The novelty has worn off.
Bow Wow "Wanted" - I guess he's not so "Lil" anymore... But teens like rap too, so the album will probably sell a whole bunch. Seeing Bow Wow become a millionaire makes me wonder why I didn't become a rapper at age 8.
Circle of Dead Children "Zero Comfort Margin" - The album title says it all. Moving on....
Cirque du Soleil "Dralion" - A CD? What is Cirque du Soleil if you can't watch all the bendy people flipping and bouncing around?
William Hung "Miracle: Happy Summer From" - 14:58...14:59....15:00. Whew It's over.
Willie Nelson "Countryman" - The fact this album was recorded 10 years ago and shelved says something. Nelson shouldn't be attempting reggae music. I can hear it now, "Hey mon, y'all" Country and reggae don't mix. Nelson needs to stick with what he's good at.
Rick Springfield "The Day after Yesterday" - An album of covers by the man who's still looking for "Jessie's Girl."
Pras "Win, Lose or Draw" - Why haven't The Fugees reunited yet?
Transplants "Haunted Cities" - I'll review this one later this week. A great new album featuring Tim Armstrong and Travis Barker.
There are also albums this week (not kidding) from Piglet, Pelican, The Giraffes, Wolf Parade, Doleful Lions, Heron and Lion Fever.
Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at July 12, 2005 10:02 AM
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I would not be so quick to judge the Willie Nelson effort. I have listened to the "Still is Still moving" collaboration on the Toots and the Maytal's and heard the ole Johnny cash song , "Countryman". I thought they were quite good. Granted, Willie is not at the top of his game, but his iconic status, was earned. He still the coolest.
Posted by: marko at July 13, 2005 11:44 AM
