Week 5: Early Prayers by Tomorrows Bad Seeds

Oops, looks like I missed a week. Sorry guys. Anyway, this week I am reviewing Early Prayers by Tomorrows Bad Seeds. I first saw this band at a reggae festival in Park City, UT and immediately became a fan. The energy of the band members and the semi original sound made for an amazing experience. This CD is seventeen songs long which may seem lengthy but every song has a new sound and is just as catchy as the previous. Songs like Love Street and Vices which are most popular on Itunes have a melancholy tune yet always put a smile on your face and other songs like Ready Fe Rock and Gunslinger are much more serious with a rap style. Every single song on the album though is worth listening to so I definitely would recommend this album to everyone and if you have the chance, go see these guys live because they are killer! 5 out of 5 Stars.

 

Week 3: The Expendables

This week we are reviewing the self titled album by The Expendables. This album was released in September of 2007 and was immediately a hit. Starting out the album is One More Night a truly classic mix of reggae and rock. From here there are a few fast songs thrown in the mix but the overall feeling of the album drops to a much slower, more mellow tempo. Since the release of this album a few of the songs have been permanently burned into my top rated playlist. These songs are STD, Down Down Down, Paper Chains, and Sacrifice. All of these songs evoke so much feeling that I can't stop listening to them. My favorite song from the album though is also one of my favorite songs of all time; Minimum Wage. This song has slow yet strong chords with soft vocals that complement each other perfectly. I would recommend this album to any and everyone.
5 out of 5 Stars.

Week 2: EP by Rootdown

This week we have the relatively unknown band called Rootdown. This is their first album and although it only has four songs, it seems much longer because it just plays over and over in my stereo. Each song is unique and so powerful that you can't fight the impulse to move to the beat and sing along. These songs also provide positive messages as well, such as the song Pick Up Yourself, which states that when you fall, "you got to pick up pick up yourself, stand tall". The other songs are Real Love, Don't Walk Away, and Roots, all of which are incredible. The upbeat tempo mixed with positive lyrics give every listener a smile no matter their mood. All in all this EP gets an ic rating to make it epic! 5 of 5 Stars.

Week 1: Album by Stick Figure, The Reprise Sessions

This week we are reviewing the latest release by one of my personal favorite artists; Stick Figure. The album is called The Reprise Sessions and was released on 8/3/2010. This album debuted at #2 on the Itunes reggae charts so you know that the quality of the album is good. All 12 songs are true to the reggae style and it is evident that even with three new band members, the vibe is still alive. The album consists of new songs and some revamped older songs including Dead End Street and an acoustic version of Trouble Up There. The best songs though are Your Way, Gone, and Long Lost Way. If you are a fan of slow, smooth reggae, reminiscent of your favorite day at the beach, then I recommend this album. 5 of 5 Stars.