Pop music reviews

Step off, you twithead critics! Back down, you music connoisseurs! David Hasselhoff defies your attempts to label him!

Sure, you may write reviews of how he "stinks." You may dismiss him as a "hack," a "terrible, terrible, terrible attempt at a singer," or even "the most serious setback in the development of music in human history." But you know what? All that doesn't make a hill of beans difference, because I LOVE him.

That's because I have no taste. I cannot comprehend how awful his singing truly is. Unlike many others, I cannot make the comparison between his singing and the sounds a ostrich makes while violating a bucket of weasels. I have no frame of reference when it comes to "musical pitch" or "sense of shrill, unbearable caterwauling." But that's just me.

If I had to pick my favorite out of this batch of hass, it would probably be "Hot Shot City" because it is particulary good.

I hate it when people call me a racist, but David Hasselhoff is the greatest singer ever. Is that a racist statement? Does that put down minority groups like people think it does? Pish tosh. I think it's totally possible to sing the praises of Hasselhoff without putting down all the minorities out there. But what fun would that be?

God, I love David Hasselhoff. And if that is offensive to racial equality activists, then so be it. I am a huge, honking racist. I hate you fringe, other race groups who are not my own race! David Hasselhoff stands between me and you inferior others! You lowly, uneducated people of different ethnic backgrounds from my own! Eat it!

Not to get too specific, but "Hot Shot City" is like my race's anthem. It's particularly good for that.

How can you put into words the angelic nature of this sadly slim list of classics? Each song is delivered with such brilliance. From beyond the grave, Mozart, Brahms, and the other so called "masters" can only shrug their shoulders and turn their heads, as they have been clearly outmatched by the genuis of this former TV lifeguard. His time on the small or big screen is clearly time wasted, given his mastery of melody, his ability to take pain, love, and many other human emotions and turn them into the exact sounds that replicate the human soul. All in all, I'm so grateful to have my two feet on the same ground as this master of all singers. This is a can't miss, must buy, and in large quantities album.

Also, "Hot Shot City" is a cut above. It buries any song that would dare try to be Best Song Ever.

I have never liked Nicks voice much but it's been 4 years and I'm still listening to NOW OR NEVER and liking it. Too bad Nick didn't get the recognition he deserved, guess you need rap producers to make it in this buisness now-a-days.

What an excellent cd this is! I was using it at the hospital while my Mother was recovering from a stroke and several people asked for the name of it to obtain. Of course I said "I got it on Amazon!"

i loved his cd i was sad it didn't do better on the music charts and that he never released another cd. i saw him live and he was amazing

After witnessing a sweet performance and sweeter song on television's Ally McBeal, I had such high hopes for this CD. But a testosterone clone of the robot Charlotte Church was not on my agenda. Turgid ballads, irritating arias, a monotone baritone, and a misguided remake of "Vincent [Starry Starry Night]"; you have to wonder just who is responsible for all this. Then you notice roll call - David Foster, Walter Afanasieff, Richard Marx...then it all makes sense. My grade: C

I think that Josh Groban has about the most perfect natural male voice that exists. It may be true that he doesn't have a classic opera voice, and if that's true, then I'm GLAD! I, personally, don't care for the "heaviness" that opera training seems to give voices. I like a voice that sounds more natural... like Josh's.

You know... I was just reading reviews on a Celine Dion CD, and when you compare those reviews with these... it's ridiculous. The public, at large, just cracks me up. There are people complaining that Celine yells instead of sings, and then there are people here complaining that Charlotte's voice should have the power that Celine's has. Why can't people just enjoy what they like, instead of thinking that everyone should sing like their favorites? What's wrong with enjoying Celine's powerful voice AND Charlotte's soft voice? What's wrong with enjoying Boccelli's well-trained opera voice AND Josh's more natural style of singing? If you like more powerful voices then Josh's, and you were disappointed by them, then by all means rate the CD lower, and mention this, but you don't have to say it as though he can't sing at all! Millions the world over would give anything to be able to sing like he does!

That's my two cents...

I enjoyed the entire cd. His music inspires joy and calmness on a stressful day. I would recommend this cd to anyone interested.

I purchased this wonderful rendition by Clay Aiken to complete a display featuring all of Clay's recorded music. I already own this CD but wanted new and sealed for my display.

Although many artists have performed their own version of the song, "Solitaire", few have gained the acclaim by the song's composer that Clay Aiken did when he performed it on American Idol. "I've lost that song to you forever", Mr. Sedaka marveled.

From the heartfelt poignance of the words to the breathtaking "glory note" in this song, Clay Aiken totally controls the mood of this composition.

The accompanying track, "The Way", is taken from his multi-platinum first time album, "Measure of a Man". Hearing this song back to back with "Solitaire", is a complimentary CD that is worth having.

You came to the right spot on Amazon. Clay Aiken has a powerful voice and you can hear this stunning voice so clearly on Solitaire, especially after four minutes when he sings out one note so strong it may move you to tears. I believe this is THE American Idol, regardless if he didn't win. I don't think there has been talent on American Idol even close to Clay's honestly. And I know people will disagree, but when I heard Solitaire, I knew this was my ultimate American Idol.
I do not mean to neglect The Way though, for this is a beautiful song as well that I love, although Solitaire is stronger indeed. Yet they both are amazing ballads and Clay's voice shines on both. If you love these two songs then go out and get his full c.d., because there are other songs worth recognition on his c.d. definitely. The problem is they didn't put Solitaire on his official album so I had to buy the single. Solitaire is worth the money though. You won't regret it! Clay is truly talented and I eagerly await more from him!

I bought this one mainly because it had "Red Ragtop" and "She's my kind of rain". I hadn't heard of some of the other songs but once I played them, I'm hooked. The whole CD is fabulous. Another great one. How can it not be? It's Tim!

I took offense with one of the reviewers that stated that no self-respecting Texan would buy this CD. Well, let me tell you that this Texan bought it and loves it. Tim never said he wrote his songs. Most artists do not write their own music, but they do put their stamp on a song. This album is one of his best, and when other artists are still looking for so-called patriotic songs to sing, Tim will be singing REAL songs.

Tim's newest CD, "Fireflies" is a gut-wrenching collection of songs, but you have to LISTEN to the songs and feel them. Tim's grief was definitely in this album.

Keep it up Tim. Keep it real....

If you want to get into Tim McGraw this is the place to start. Now the great thing about this album is, that it may have one or two 'skipable' tracks as you may call them, they aren't so bad that you have to skip them. You can listen and maybe even get into them after a while. That's why this CD is so prime is that you can listen to it all the way through and enjoy it. So the CD starts off with 'Comfort Me' and then follows into 'Tickin' Away' which is great and 'Home' which is even beter. 'Red ragtop' is one AMAZING song about the choices we make and the con. they cause, you know how sometimes you think that your actually making things better when in the end you end up f@#$ing it all up...yeah that's what this song is about. It all comes down to the day she stopped loving me. 'That's Why God Made Mexico' is one of those 'not-so-awsome' tracks, but again, it's listenable. 'Watch The Wind Blow By' is amazing, just cool, calm and collected...you can just sit on the beach with a corona and be content listening to this song. 'Illegal' is my least favorite song, but I must admit that when he sang it in concert i was bopping my head a bit...see what I mean...it's listenable. 'Sleep Tonight' is the best song on the album. It's just a great love song about not wanting the time with her to end. Amazing job. 'I Know How to Love You Well' is decent as is 'Sing Me Home' but no love song compares to 'She's My Kind of Rain' which was actually one of my wedding songs. I love this song, it describes the feeling you get with the one you adore. 'Who Are They' resembles 'Back When' in a way, not my favorite choice but I can listen to it without cringing. 'Real Good Man' is my anthem. I had my bridal party dance to this with me...it was kinda funny. 'All We Ever Find' is a sweet song about finding true love in the arms of your wife. In closing I must say that 'Tiny Dancer' is almost BETTER than the origonal...that said, BUY THIS ALBUM NOW!

I'm not a Metallica fan. I just like about 6 tracks from them.
This song was pretty good, though not my favorite, Fade to Black.
I'll give this 1 because that song was ok.

I'm a big Metallica fan. I have every one of their CDs (including the rare original "Complete Garage Days," which is contained almost entirely on Garage Inc.) This is one of their best. "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "Fade to Black," "Creeping Death," and "Fight Fire With Fire" are all very good classic Metallica. For Who the Bell Tolls is my favorite lyric song (I love the lyrics). This album is slightly overrated but still good.

RIDE THE LIGHTNING IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST ALBUM FROM METALLICA AND IS BETTER THAN MASTER OF PUPPETS AND AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.THIS ALBUM IS TERRIFIC WITH ANTHEMS LIKE RIDE THE LIGHTNING,FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE AND FADE TO BLACK AND IS CERTAINNLY BETTER THAN ANY ALBUM FROM CRAPPY BANDS LIKE FOREIGNER,GREEN DAY AND NIRVANA.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Master of Puppets is a really overrated album, which I don't like music that just seems the same. I've bought a lot of Metallica CDs and thought, these guys are overrated, I mean James Hetfield can't sing, he just screams. He's not anything like Mark Knopfler, or Lou Gramm. Anyway, to this album, well, I thought this was a really annoying album, the title track is just nothing but screaming. Orion is about the only decent song off the whole CD. Rest of the other songs deserves zero stars. Metallica only made about 5 decent tracks, 4 of the others are off the Black Album. Listen to those 5 and stop messin' around with Metallica's lame songs. I will never forget Lars Ulrich, I like Metallica because he's a great drummer(one of the best drummers period!).
I'll give this 1 star because Orion rocks!! Rest of the other songs are crappy.......Buy this and the Black Album and avoid all the other CDs from Metallica. Thanks,

Brothers in Arms.

I'm not a Metallica fan. I just like 6, maybe 7 of their good songs if lucky, but mostly 6. Master of Puppets was rather bad than good because it was just screaming. I'll rate this a 2 because Orion is one of my new favorite tracks of all
time and it's great because it's instrumental. Just listen
to it, it will grow.... Buy today with Black Album.

I think my favorite track from all of Metallica is Orion. I'm not really a huge fan to them. I just like this and the black album.

I was first introduced to Lifehouse when I saw them opening for Matchbox 20 and Everclear. I was smitten, but I was 16, too. All my cd's were stolen a while ago, and as of late I'd been getting a hankering for some Lifehouse. Initially, the cd was refreshing to my ears, reliving old thoughts and memories through 'Hanging By a Moment' and 'Sick Cycle Carousel'. 'Everything' was one of the reasons I bought the cd. It's beautiful with little touches of a cello wafting throughout the song. Sadly, after listening to the cd, it began to feel a little dated in my current musical tastes. A lot of Lifehouse's sound gives me the feeling that you'd get from Christian Rock. They carry a powerful feeling, very positive, but with some darker undertones throughout their music. The reason I was really smitten with the band in the begining was because of their use of cellos or some pretty violins in some of their songs. They have the ability to make really pretty slow, soft songs, and enlightening, "perfect guy" type of love songs. These guys are perfect for any girl just ready to sway along to some cute guys professing their love for the ever impossible to find female in their lives. It's pretty music, but it gets boring after a while. Good for reliving the late ninties, and for some nice sing-along in the car music.

In a day when a great CD yields 3 good songs, Lifehouse delivers 12 per CD. Some songs you can't stop liking when you hear them over and over and over and over. If you buy a Lifehouse CD, any Lifehouse CD, you will have a problem, and that will be that you can't turn them off. Lifehouse is AWESOME and every song is it's own masterpiece. There really aren't enough stars to score these guys. I'll give them a solid 5. These guys rock.

Lifehouse will forever be remembered for their hit Hanging by a Moment, the first single off this CD. That is also why I got this CD in the first place. I can now officially say that I love Lifehouse! Their vocals are great, the guitars are nothing but superb and well, they're just plain close to perfect. If you like this CD, check out their new CD Lifehouse (which features another kickass song from them, You and Me) and their earlier CD, Stanley Climbfall. And just for fun, click the "yes" button to the proceeding question.

I was one of those people who dismissed Garbage when they first came out because I was a big fan of Curve. I know, I was a stupid boy. "Version 2.0" is when I realized this is an amazing band. I'd be shocked if any fan of techno, pop, alternative, or girl-fronted-rock-bands didn't love this disc. In itself it's almost the best of Garbage. They all sound like singles. Other than the obvious 3-4 hits, I was most impressed by "Temptation Waits", "Medication", "The Trick Is To Keep Breathing", and "You Look So Fine". If you've ever thought about getting some Garbage, especially this album, do it. Don't be a stupid boy/girl.

This is the best album this band has ever put out...at least it's the most consistant. From the opening track 'Temptation Waits' to the closing words of 'You Look So Fine' the album fits nice blaring out of your stereo. Shirley Manson and Butch Vig string together some brilliant electronic/rock tracks that are sure to please long standing fans as well as those new to the world of Garbage. I purchased this album when it was first released, and even know it is one of those albums that is hard to surpass for it is one of the only albums that has NOT gathered dust on my shelf. Classic tracks like 'I Think I'm Paranoid' and 'Push It' show the eletric borderline brutal side of Garbage with pounding bass and brutal beats acompanied by Shirley's distinct voice. And with songs like 'Medication' and the beautiful 'The Trick Is To Keep Breathing' SHirley and the boys show a softer side to the band. Radio hit's 'Special' and 'When I Grow Up' boast that this album is, as the later states, 'Special' but it's two songs in particular that really raise the bar...the brutal 'Hammering in my Head' and the cover 'Sleep Together' give to extremes of the spectrum. 'Hammering...' gives us pounding beats and blistering guitars while 'Sleep Together' boasts a beautiful melody and shining vocals. Garbage is truly cream of the crop, and this album is their shining moment!

Version 2.0 is my favorite album of all time. This is the first record i enjoyed every song from beginning to end. All the songs are so brilliant and genius. Shirley Manson is the best frontwoman that ever existed. God i love her voice, it so seductive and growls like an untamed tiger hunting for a simple kill. Butch Vig is a god! You look so fine, one of the best love songs of all time, the first time i heard it i was hooked when she leaps into the chorus, so gorgeous has great lyrics: "you look so fine i want to break your heart and give you mine." The song Medication is so raw with lyrics like: "Somebody get me out of here, i'm tearing out myself, nobody gives a damn about me or anybody else." I think i'm paranoid is so perfect i love this song, "I fall down just give you a thrill, prop me up with another pill..." Temptation Waits is so sexy and the guitars are layered beautifully: "You come on like a drug i just can't get enough..." Version 2.0 will be in your collection til the day you perish. It will be in mine. This album is sooooo good that i hooked my brother on this album as well, share with friends and family, it will get you talking, also check out Beautifulgarbage as well.

gotta love tupac. he was one of raps legends. all his songs bopped and this cd showcases his best works. a lot of these new rappers need to learn what being real means. they go around claimin to be gangsta but they run at the first sign of trouble.

The production in this was not top seeing some of Pac's early hits are noticably absent. However every song on this is Pac at his best with most of his 1991-1996 hits plus 4 previously unreleased tracks. This is a collection of hits from when he was alive so don't post silly reviews saying it should have later hits like I Wonder If Heaven Got A Ghetto and Do For Love. I rate the songs the following.

1. Keep Ya Head Up 10/10
2. 2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted 10/10
3. Temptations 9.5/10
4. God Bless The Dead 10/10
5. Hail Mary 10/10
6. Me Against The World 9.5/10
7. How Do U Want It 9/10
8. So Many Tears 10/10
9. Unconditional Love 10/10
10. Trapped 10/10
11. Life Goes On 9/10
12. Hit Em Up 8.5/10

1. Troublesome 96' 10/10
2. Brenda's Got A Baby 10/10
3. I Ain't Mad At Cha 10/10
4. I Get Around 9/10
5. Changes 10/10
6. California Love 10/10
7. Picture Me Rollin 10/10
8. How Long Will They Mourn Me? 10/10
9. Toss It Up 8.5/10
10. Dear Mama 10/10
11. All About U 6/10
12. To Live & Die In L.A. 10/10
13. Heartz Of Men 10/10

In conclusion this is a great album. If you are a big Tupac fan than you would have all the CDs most of these songs are from. However it is worth buying this to get the previously unreleased tracks
God Bless The Dead
Unconditional Love
Troublesome 96'
Changes

Man, this is the definitive 2Pac's greatest hits collection, it features some of the best songs he recorded while he was alive in 2 discs. It has some mistakes and a couple of missing tracks, but it's the perfect gift for Pac's begining fans.
Some of the tracks are edited and there's two missing essential tracks: The so-sampled "Me and my girlfriend" and "All eyez on me", that for some reason aren't included.
After all this is a gorgeous collection of hits and of 2Pac at his best.
It includes the songs that made him famous worldwide. favorites include GOD BLESS THE DEAD (Unreleased), HAIL MARY, which is one of the first songs I heard from him. ME AGAINST THE WORLD, the US #1 HOW DO U WANT IT, the melancholic SO MANY TEARS, LIFE GOES ON, where he talks about his own funeral and the infamous Bad Boy diss HIT 'EM UP. CD 2 is hot too starting with CALIFORNIA LOVE and the amazing ALL ABOUT U, both soulful tunes, TROUBLESOME '96, PICTURE ME ROLLIN', HOW LONG WILL THEY MOURN ME, TOSS IT UP, TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. and HEARTZ OF MEN, which is better than the remixed version of his remix album.
2Pac was an smart rapper, he had songs with a lot of topics, (Love, Teen pregnancy, Racism, etc...) and that's something I liked of him, because a lot of rappers talk on his songs only about one or two topics.