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Music reviews 4U by U - 2006

Unbreakable by Evermore

Reviewed by Maria

This is a real catchy song! It's real relaxing at the start then kinda gets into it with drums making it more exciting. it's a song i love to turn up loud and start singing along with and I've heard it's their next single so i totally suggest it!!

December 2006

sam's town by the killers

reviewed by jenny

this cd rox.the songs are really catchy.

December 2006

Pure by Hayley Westenra

Reviewed by Kezia

Pure is a lovely album, with a variety of music, both sad and happy. Hayley Westenra picks out her songs carfully, choosing ones that suit her voice, and the public enjoy. Pure was her best-selling album, with brilliant songs such as Who Painted The Moon Black, and Across The Universe Of Time. Ever since I listened to it, I have loved Hayley Westenra's cds, and I would recommend them to any teenage girl that likes classical music.

November 2006

Over My Head by The Fray

Reviewed by Maria

this song is real catchy and when its turned up its sooo fun to dance to and its not hard out rock either or rap so really worth listening to!!

November 2006

But its better if you do by Panic! At the disco

Reviewed by Caitlin

This is the prelude to I write sins not tragedies, although it was released after I write sins not tradegies.
Fun and cool! The lyrics are kinda weird but 9/10

November 2006

A fever you can't sweat out by Panic! At the disco

Reviewed by Caitlin

This album rox!! Its hard to pick the best track but "The only difference between suicide and martyrdom is press coverage" is pretty good

November 2006

The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance

Gorgeous, dramatic, fantastic with touches that make me think of The Wall. Hard to pick a favourite track but so far I particularly like Mama and Teenagers. They're giving away t-shirts at some record stores too.

October 2006

one blood by the game

Reviewed by dosage

VERY VERY GOOOD

September 2006

Reviewed by Gemma

christian rock
satilite
satilite the band that play at eastercamp each year rockz therve got a new cd out and its so kul!!

August 2006

Numb by Linkin Park

reviewed by koko

This song is soooo coool. it ROCK$ my boat. Linkin Park is the best.

August 2006

Breathe (2AM) by Anna Nalick

reviewed by Joanna Cho

This is just the greatest song, for me, because it kida reflects how i feel.. but she also just knows how to sing well!!

August 2006

Stadium Arcadium by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Reviewed by Caitlin

Its really good! I reckon anyone who likes the RHCP should get this album!!!

July 2006

savin' me

reviewed by Joanna

awesome song - it rocks

May 2006

Keane - Hopes and Fears

Reviewed by Geoff

Seriously cool album!!
It's pretty much one to do your homework by, or just chill with your girlfriend...

May 2006

"Transgression" Fear Factory

Reviewed by Angry

Best cd at the libary yet, need to get some more Fear Factory cant get enough

May 2006

Far Away by Nickelback

Reviewed by Rhio

I love this song. If you haven't heard it... hear it. Nickelback is altogether an AMAZING GROUP! I absolutely love them! Along with 'savin' me' and 'photograph' but everyone needs to hear NICKELBACK!

May 2006

When im gone by Eminem

Reviewed by Becky

I am going to write a review on the song by Eminem it is called when im gone anow i am a huge fan of Eminem he is a enspiration he is talented and has a special gift for rap hey is an amazing artist if you have not already heard this song i highly recomend it!!!

May 2006

The secret life of.....The Veronicas

Reviewed by Monique L

I was looking foward to listening to this CD and loved the 2 first songs '4eva' and 'everything I'm not' with it's head bopping rhythm and it's very catchy tune but all the songs following were too hilary duff mixed with the bratz dolls. there are really only 3 tracks worth listening to on this album-you'd be better off buying the single.
** 1/2

April 2006

Ne*Yo so sick

Reviewed by Samantha

And i'm so sick of love songs so tired of tears

April 2006

sugababes (UGLY)

Reviewed by Samantha

the sugababes are a cool fun and really fantastic band. when i'm 16 yrs old i'm going into New Zealand idol even my mum said that she thinks i will get past the top 5 cool aye thank you so much every1......

Reviewed by Samantha
Everybody talks bad about somebody and never relises how it affects somebody and you bet it won't be forgotten cause envy is the only thing it could be..... ooooohhhhh

April 2006

Baby Boy by Beyonce (we think that Vienna meant this song)

Reviewed by Vienna Ah Tong

The maddest song out. I met my boyfriend when this song came on and now we have a baby called Lexus.

March 2006

Fruits, by Ryan Prebble (SCUE RECORDS)

Reviewed by Phil Reed ****

Remember the name Ryan Prebble if this extraordinarily deep, soulful and sublime debut album is a guide, you’ll be hearing much more from the Wellington singer-songwriter. Prebble certainly has the pedigree to achieve great things, brother of the accomplished producer Lee (Blackseeds, Phoenix Foundation, Fly My Pretties, Fat Freddy’s et al) and well-immersed in the Capital mafia that has dominated New Zealand music for the past few years and on Fruits this talent is undoubtedly played out.

Opening with the Theremin-induced weirdness of ‘Escaping the Blue’, the album drifts like a paddle through the mysterious eddies of a Louisiana swamp; it is a soulful, mournful and atmospheric collection of bluegrass, blues and pop-folk enveloped in introspection. Prebble’s searching voice is impressive; as is his playing, nestled in tight production. What impresses most about Fruits is its completeness. Each track commands attention, yet does not demand it; and one is drawn to listen to the album in its entirety without any urge to flick forward to favourites. Subsequently, it’s hard to pick favourites from this bunch, but if one is pushed then the mid-album trilogy of the smoky bourbon-den blues ‘Sun in Your Eyes’, upbeat hillbilly ditty ‘Coming Along’ and the acoustic dub of the title track ‘Fruits’ make strong cases for being highlights. Moody, brooding and magnificent, these Fruits deserve to be picked.

March 2006

Green Day - Bullet In A BibleBullet In A Bible / Green Day

Reviewed by Kristin

Bullet In A Bible documents the two biggest shows that Green Day has headlined in their career, playing to over 130,000 people at London’s Milton Keynes National Bowl on June 11 & 12 2005. The DVD features over 100 minutes of exclusive performance, rare behind-the-scenes footage, including candid interviews with each band member discussing their career and life on the road, along with footage of fans demonstrating their deep commitment to the band. From start to finish, it documents the band effortlessly taking its music from studio to stadium and their intense love and dedication to performing live.

Reviewed by Natalie

This music CD/DVD combo is live footage of Green Day's Milton Keynes Concert. While the CD is full of live music, the DVD delivers Queen-worthy stadium rock-complete with onstage explosions timed to guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong's hand movements - in front of at least 130,000 crazed British fans. One of the key moments in this DVD  is when the trio blaze through a ten minute plus "Jesus of Surburbia”
It also contains backstage footage as well as comments/ interviews with the band as well the occasional "surprise".

January 2006