Spirit - Leona Lewis
The Deluxe Edition of Spirit is a must have album for any Leona fan, and if you are tentatively stepping into the arena of enjoying an X factor winners music, this is perfect for you too.
A celebration of one of the best vocally able artists of all time, Spirit provides 3 bonus tracks including the amazing rendition of Run, a hit for Snow Patrol last year.
Don't be put of by her questionable authenticity, what she lacks in background, she more than makes up for with her astounding voice. So if you want to listen to some truly beautiful songs, we recommend you add Leona's album Spirit to your collection.
Just head to Leona's website for all the info and access to the album.
A celebration of one of the best vocally able artists of all time, Spirit provides 3 bonus tracks including the amazing rendition of Run, a hit for Snow Patrol last year.
Don't be put of by her questionable authenticity, what she lacks in background, she more than makes up for with her astounding voice. So if you want to listen to some truly beautiful songs, we recommend you add Leona's album Spirit to your collection.
Just head to Leona's website for all the info and access to the album.
If you're one of the thousands that have been eagerly awaiting the return of The Prodigy since their last album release in 2005 with Their Law, then their amazing comeback single Omen couldn't have arrived soon enough. Four long years without music from the band that shook the mainstream music scene back in the 1990's has proven long enough and the bands album Invaders Must Die smashed into the UK No.1 spot.
For every Prodigy fan out there, we don't have to tell you that there new album is a music must have, you've already got it. But for the younger generation who are perhaps not familiar with their music but thrive on adrenalin pumping dance and techno beats with a fervent combination of dance - slash - punk lyrics, these are without a doubt the band for you.
To get a feel for what they were all about before, get your hands on Music for the Jilted Generation from '94 before blasting your senses with their newest offering Invaders Must Die. The journey will be one of musical and self discovery, with twists and turns down very random pathways, to a new dimension.
For every Prodigy fan out there, we don't have to tell you that there new album is a music must have, you've already got it. But for the younger generation who are perhaps not familiar with their music but thrive on adrenalin pumping dance and techno beats with a fervent combination of dance - slash - punk lyrics, these are without a doubt the band for you.
To get a feel for what they were all about before, get your hands on Music for the Jilted Generation from '94 before blasting your senses with their newest offering Invaders Must Die. The journey will be one of musical and self discovery, with twists and turns down very random pathways, to a new dimension.
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Although KOL have been doing what they do best since 2000, their untamed and fascinating music has only started to reach the ears of the British masses in the past 12 months.
They reached heady new heights with their first ever top ten hit and first British number one with the stunning single Sex on Fire, and appear to be staking their claim as one of the best bands of the 21st century so far. A bold claim possibly, but with a sold out month long tour of Britain and untold success in their home country of the USA, this family linked band can do no wrong.
If you aren't aware of the unfolding domination of the four boys from Tennessee, brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared and cousin Matthew; then prepare yourselves. The spine tingling vocals and addictive melodies of their Double Platinum Album "Only By The Night" will place you firmly on their ever increasing list of dedicated fans. Get your hands on it now via the bands website
They reached heady new heights with their first ever top ten hit and first British number one with the stunning single Sex on Fire, and appear to be staking their claim as one of the best bands of the 21st century so far. A bold claim possibly, but with a sold out month long tour of Britain and untold success in their home country of the USA, this family linked band can do no wrong.
If you aren't aware of the unfolding domination of the four boys from Tennessee, brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared and cousin Matthew; then prepare yourselves. The spine tingling vocals and addictive melodies of their Double Platinum Album "Only By The Night" will place you firmly on their ever increasing list of dedicated fans. Get your hands on it now via the bands website
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Alternative rock band Elbow released their 4th studio album The Seldom Seen Kid on 17th March 2008 to a rapturous audience, rocketing them to position No.5 in the UK charts and a well deserved No.2 in the U.S album charts.
Left in no doubt of their talents, the UK has fully embraced their innovative sound and has since awarded them with a Brit Award and a Mercury Music Prize.
Their evocative lyrics and unusual presence have kept them firmly on our radar since we heard the Newborn single off the album Asleep in the Back in 2001.
So we advise you - add The Seldom Seen Kid to your collection if you don't want to miss out on a classy piece of craftmanship full of true-to-life stories and provocative melodies.
Left in no doubt of their talents, the UK has fully embraced their innovative sound and has since awarded them with a Brit Award and a Mercury Music Prize.
Their evocative lyrics and unusual presence have kept them firmly on our radar since we heard the Newborn single off the album Asleep in the Back in 2001.
So we advise you - add The Seldom Seen Kid to your collection if you don't want to miss out on a classy piece of craftmanship full of true-to-life stories and provocative melodies.
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Music for the jilted Generation - Prodigy
Only By The Night - Kings Of Leon
The Seldom Seen Kid - Elbow
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Rihanna
After a year out of the spotlight for most of 2009, Rihanna has released the single "Russian Roulette" from her new album "Rated R" set for release on November 23rd.
The single, available to hear on youtube, has an unusual intro made up of electric guitars that wouldn't be out of place on an 80's movie. The pace is slower than the usual uptempo pop songs she offers, but will quite obviously work when speeded up and combined with a clubby dance beat for the nightclub scene.
The term "grower" comes to mind, as it does fail to immediately grab the listener, but the lyrics are good, and have more impact than her other songs. We can only say, download it, stick it on repeat, and you'll soon get to grips with Rihanna's more grown up single "Russian Roulette".
After a year out of the spotlight for most of 2009, Rihanna has released the single "Russian Roulette" from her new album "Rated R" set for release on November 23rd.
The single, available to hear on youtube, has an unusual intro made up of electric guitars that wouldn't be out of place on an 80's movie. The pace is slower than the usual uptempo pop songs she offers, but will quite obviously work when speeded up and combined with a clubby dance beat for the nightclub scene.
The term "grower" comes to mind, as it does fail to immediately grab the listener, but the lyrics are good, and have more impact than her other songs. We can only say, download it, stick it on repeat, and you'll soon get to grips with Rihanna's more grown up single "Russian Roulette".
Rihanna -Russian Roulette
X Factor Winner Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Burke
I don't care what you say, even hardcore fans of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" will have secretly enjoyed Alexandra's version of the song for her X Factor winners single last christmas. The vocal's were beautiful, and I guess that's why we voted her our winner. So what of her new album, released on 19th October 2009, "Overcome"?
Surprisingly, the album only consists of a couple of ballads. The majority are fun, frisky, lively pop tunes which apparently shows off her personality more " the tracks on my new album are fun, sexy, energetic, which is what i'm like".
If we go off her single "Bad Boys" released earlier this month, her album is going to be a party favourite, and it's popularity and success will be reflected in the UK charts.
I don't care what you say, even hardcore fans of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" will have secretly enjoyed Alexandra's version of the song for her X Factor winners single last christmas. The vocal's were beautiful, and I guess that's why we voted her our winner. So what of her new album, released on 19th October 2009, "Overcome"?
Surprisingly, the album only consists of a couple of ballads. The majority are fun, frisky, lively pop tunes which apparently shows off her personality more " the tracks on my new album are fun, sexy, energetic, which is what i'm like".
If we go off her single "Bad Boys" released earlier this month, her album is going to be a party favourite, and it's popularity and success will be reflected in the UK charts.
