CD-Charts Position 231
Average Rating:

Graffiti The World

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Rehab

Release Date July 15, 2008
If you are buying this CD for the bartender song that is all you are going to get, the rest of the cd is no good.

CD-Charts Position 232
Average Rating:

The Colour and the Shape

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Foo Fighters

Release Date July 10, 2007
Good set from a good group that has continued to grow and expand their work. Set includes "My Hero" which has been used in the 2008 Presidential race. Interestingly, in 2008, Senator Hillary Clinton earned more Votes than any other Presidential Primary candidate in American history (hillaryclintonforum, the denver group)

CD-Charts Position 233
Average Rating:

Stay Positive

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: The Hold Steady

Release Date July 15, 2008
Stay Positive, when compared to the previous releases of THS, does have a feeling of a smirking smile, even in the midst of the subject matter. Everything from (dare I say) Springsteen style epic rock ballads and subject matter, to beat poetry and phenomenal lyrical story telling.

I've read that Craig Finn has indicated that he sings about the specific to describe the general"- and he does it quite well. Often times, its a bit didactic, hes repeating the same lines which didn't need underlining and emphasis. But there is brilliance, and pretty consistent brilliance.

Songs like "Constructive Summer " and "Sequestered in Memphis" are smooth and quite perfect- and "yeah sapphire" is a rock guitar gem. IF you like indie/alternative ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 234
Average Rating:

All Shook Down

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: The Replacements

Release Date September 23, 2008
Stay Positive, when compared to the previous releases of THS, does have a feeling of a smirking smile, even in the midst of the subject matter. Everything from (dare I say) Springsteen style epic rock ballads and subject matter, to beat poetry and phenomenal lyrical story telling.

I've read that Craig Finn has indicated that he sings about the specific to describe the general"- and he does it quite well. Often times, its a bit didactic, hes repeating the same lines which didn't need underlining and emphasis. But there is brilliance, and pretty consistent brilliance.

Songs like "Constructive Summer " and "Sequestered in Memphis" are smooth and quite perfect- and "yeah sapphire" is a rock guitar gem. IF you like indie/alternative ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 235
Average Rating:

Afterglow

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Sarah McLachlan

Release Date November 04, 2003
Afterglow is exceptional. Sarah has a beautiful voice and is one of the very best Jazz vocalists. This album is very good and a great pleasure to listen to.

CD-Charts Position 236
Average Rating:

Offend Maggie

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Deerhoof

Release Date October 07, 2008
On their latest record, Deerhoof are a band heading in the right direction, hitting a sweet spot between their characteristic experimentation and a more enjoyable, accessible kind of pop songwriting. Since 2005's The Runner's Four, the band has been moving more and more towards this kind of sound, blending unpredictable shifts with great hooks. On the opener, "The Tears of Music and Love," you can hear the band's typical style in the riff's dropped final measure, creating an unexpected jump to the beginning of the next measure. It's a great tool for the start of the record, creating interest and some unpredictability that keeps the listener engaged. "Chandelier Searchlight" and "Buck and Judy" are fun, pretty tracks that have a very J-pop oriented sound. The title track ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 237
Average Rating:

Hail to the Thief

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Radiohead

Release Date June 10, 2003
Hail to the Thief is in my opinion one of the best Radiohead cd's period. Most when thinking about Radiohead immediately think about Kid A, completely disregarding Hail. But! That's a mistake. Hail.. has the brilliant songs: Myxomatosis, Backdrifts and The Gloaming. If you don't already own it, get it now. And if you can, see them live. It will give you an even greater appreciation

CD-Charts Position 238
Average Rating:

Don't Tell a Soul

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: The Replacements

Release Date September 23, 2008
Hail to the Thief is in my opinion one of the best Radiohead cd's period. Most when thinking about Radiohead immediately think about Kid A, completely disregarding Hail. But! That's a mistake. Hail.. has the brilliant songs: Myxomatosis, Backdrifts and The Gloaming. If you don't already own it, get it now. And if you can, see them live. It will give you an even greater appreciation

CD-Charts Position 239
Average Rating:

Haarp CD/DVD Set

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Muse

Release Date April 01, 2008
It's quite disappointing to see some people dismissing this as another live album/DVD not deserving of attention.

This is a true reflection of the energy, dynamism, creativity and imaginsation of MUSE. I'm old enough to remember "Live & Dangerous" being considered one of the best live albums, but listening to it now it sounds bland compared to MUSE at Wembley.

The camera work and editing is terrific and completely reflects the atmosphere and energy in the band and the crowd. The frantic cutting in Stockholm Syndrome reminds me of the mosh pit.

I suspect those not impressed have never seen them live. Go see them then revisit the DVD. If it doesn't light up your eyes then you have no soul.

CD: There isn't a duff track
Read More:

CD-Charts Position 240
Average Rating:

Eliminator (Collector's Edition) (CD/DVD)

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: ZZ Top

Release Date September 09, 2008
ZZ Top's 1983 MTV classic 'Eliminator' brought a change of scenary for the band. Gone are the days of the "Texas tornado blues effect." This album is driven by the synthesizer work of Dusty Hill, who plays the synthsizers (uncredited), and does a pretty good job with it too.

After hearing 1981's 'El Loco,' I kind of figured ZZ Top was heading this way. And that's not a bad thing, either. While this isn't one of my all time favorite albums from them, it's still pretty awesome.

While I loved 'Sharp Dressed Man' and Hill's funky bass playing on 'Thug,' the real highlight to me on this album is 'I Need You Tonight,' a bluesy jam with no synths and no drum machines. Just Gibbons, Hill and Beard jamming. It could have easily been a hit on the 'Deguello' or 'Tejas' ... Read More: