Here I Stand by Usher, Album Review
‘Here I Stand‘ is American R&B singer Usher’s fifth studio album, released on May 27, 2008 in the United States.
Multi-million selling RnB superstar Usher returns with the follow up to 2004’s ‘Confessions‘. ‘Here I Stand’ contains a range of diverse sounds, from club hits to slower paced love songs.
The […]

Emergency by Pigeon Detectives, Album Review
‘Emergency‘ is the sophomore album by Leeds band, The Pigeon Detectives.
Written and recorded in a three week blitz in the residential seclusion of Monnow Valley with uber-producer Stephen Street, (who has produced for bands such as Blur, Babyshambles, The Smiths, Feeder and Kaiser Chiefs) it’s a vindication for those who […]

Narrow Stairs by Death Cab for Cutie, Album Review
“Narrow Stairs” is the seventh studio album by rock band Death Cab for Cutie.
Death Cab For Cutie follow up the success of 2005’s ‘Plans’with ‘Narrow Stairs’, (which sold over 30,000 copies), an album that is often in stark contrast to its predecessor. While there are […]

In Silico by Pendulum, Album Review
“In Silicio” is the second full-length studio album from Australian drum and bass outfit Pendulum.
Best known for their heavy beats and menacing basslines, the follow up to 2007’s debut ‘Hold Your Colour‘ is a much bolder album, mixing various styles together, from rock to electronica resulting in a melodic and […]

Third is the third studio album by English group Portishead, released on April 28, 2008 on Island Records .
It is their first release in 10 years, and their first studio album in 11 years. Equaling the performance of their first two studio albums in their native United Kingdom, Third entered the UK Album Chart […]

We Started Nothing by The Ting Tings, Album Review
“We Started Nothing” is the debut album from indie pop duo The Ting Tings. Mixing pop and indie without diluting the power of either is no mean feat, but this album succeeds in spectacular style.
The Ting Tings are the Pop explosion made up of Jules De Martino […]

My Own Way is the second studio album by Asian UK R&B star Jay Sean.
Mixing slick R&B, Hip Hop and Desi beats, this album picks up where 2004’s debut Me Against Myself left off. Production duties are undertaken by Rishi Rich, Timbaland, Brian McKnight and The Underdogs amongst others.
The album is scheduled for release on […]

“The Age of the Understatement” by The Last Shadow Puppets, Album Review
The Age of the Understatement is the debut album by The Last Shadow Puppets, featuring Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane of The Rascals and Simian Mobile Disco member James Ford.
The orchestration of the tracks was recorded by the 22-piece London Metropolitan Orchestra. […]

Hard Candy by Madonna, Album Review
Hard Candy is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, the album was released first on 25 April 2008 by Warner Bros. Records.
“Hard Candy” is a brilliant up-tempo collection that adds a hip-hop beat to the cultural icon’s club sensibilities, thanks to collaborations with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, […]

Lessons to Be Learned by Gabriella Cilmi, Album Review
Lessons to Be Learned is the debut album by Australian singer Gabriella Cilmi.
Having been in a rock cover band -an unusual and unique musical background compared to her female contemporaries - Cilmi delivers a refreshing and assured sound on this release.
This girl is only 16 ! She […]