I am amazed at how she managed to hold up such a long career with so few successes. She’s not bad, but that’s not good enough. This album consists of a bunch of Duffy rip-offs and boring soul. I know she has the talent, but she’s not pulling it off. She’s no Beverley Knight, you see… Even if the lead single is written by James Morrison.
She looks a hot mess with those poses.
It’s hard to describe. It’s pop at times, folk sometimes and occasionally country with a twang. But, it works and it’s quite good. I Came Around is her debut and her voice is impressive for her age. It’s a bit Anastacia with a Dixie Chicks twist. “Brand New” is on heavy rotation and the rest of the album is going down well.
“Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.” – Albert Einstein
So the grand old bitch decided that her true source of income is touring since her album are not selling anything at all when it comes to albums and single. But, she has to justify the fact that she extended her tour. So, why not go around the wanting world promoting a single that not only has has some radio airplay and remix releases, but also received the cheapest ass video in her entire career. I mean, she tapped into her fame. She doesn’t need to make lavish videos anymore. The greed has made the greatest video artist alive create such a hot unforgivable mess. Look it at, does it look like the workings of a legend?
The album finally got a release date from Arista Records officials. It’s slated for a September 1, 2009 release. No word on the title yet, but the one that has been floating around is Undefeated. But, wikipedia is now reporting that it will be called The Wait Is Over. The latter is a bit boring. The first single is called “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength” and that sounds just like the perseverance ditty that she needs. It’s weird that it’s also coming out around the same time as Mariah Carey’s Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel. Can’t wait!
What a great idea for conservationists who enjoy fishing but don’t want to mess up the food chain in the oceans, rivers or lakes. Catch a fabulous fish that was bred by humans, take a picture in the land of smiles and then return it. Next time I do the Bangkok, I will do that.
Little-known punk folkster and Adele’s best friend Jack Peñate is back with his sophomore album. This time around, there’s less scream more melancholy, less edge, more curve. The 9-track album is filled with the tracks that should be on their unlike Matineé, which dragged on a bit. The album is surprisingly lush with instrumentation and the shaky ska is no longer there. Everything Is New is smoother without being mundane. The highlight tracks are “Tonight’s Today,” “Let’s All Die” and “Give Yourself Away.”
As much as I hate to say it – I can’t stop listening to this song.
The gadget rumor-mill is filled with news of a new iPhone that will be launching sometime next week. The phone will allegedlly have a sleeker look, 32 gb storage, video camera, enhanced camera, more apps, a greater operating speed, a compass and will go for lower that $199. I don’t know how that is possible. But, that’s what they are all saying. Check it here and here.
It almost felt like 10 seconds in real time, too.
Who would have though that out of all the pop stars out there Liam Gallagher would launch his own fashion line called Pretty Green. And, from the looks of it, it’s not so bad. I mean it looks like the stuff he wears, and that’s not bad if you have a shaggy haircut and a britrock demeanor. Here’s the synopsis from the site:
“Pretty Green is an up-front, straight talking, classic clothing range owned, founded and designed by Liam Gallagher. The Pretty Green team is made up of key industry professionals.
The clothing range, which is entirely ‘limited edition’, will include classic designs across footwear, denim, knitwear, jackets, trench coats, parkas, t-shirts, hats, scarves and accessories; all subject to Liam’s final approval.
For Ceebo.
So, I stayed up ’til 6 am to watch Obama’s speech on live stream through YouTube and I must say it was worth it. Maybe, he came of as too catering to the expectations of the region and, maybe, he gave the conservatives in the US enough material to taunt him for the rest of his incumbency. But, to make recollection, there has never been a US President so humble, understanding and keen on helping the world as he is. It could be just propaganda, but that rhetoric is truly new territory for a President of the US and its foreign policy. He did his research and he looked as confident and direct as ever. It’s nice to have that after 8 years of buffoonery.
Another masterpiece that I randomly found when I thought i had seen them all. For those of you who don’t know. Know.
The funky divas of the 90s’ – En Vogue – are back together. This is the newest promo photo for their new venture. No more three-legged neosoul, or bitch-slap servings from Dawn Robinson. The foursome, as we have come to know them and love them, are back and even a Terry Ellis album can’t break them apart. They are doing some obscure festival dates to test their selves out and then pacing an album together. The still look sexual and healthy and weave-y. I can’t wait for their comeback. Now, we have to wait for For Real and Zhané (pronounced Ja-Nay).
She’s doing something different so it deserves and mention.
The sad all sods are trying everything to capture the younger market, I know the baby boomers Martha and Wendy don’t like this too much. And francly, after the cherry and multi-color prints. Nothing can rescue them but some sort of urban modern resurgence. I know they have great leather, but so does Tod’s. This looks good, might I add. But, the shit inside is still the same old crapola. So, what’s the diff?
Diane Birch’s album Bible Belt is on heavy-rotation at the Loft965.com office (whatever couch I am crashing on). It’s pure Motown slick and has quite the right amount of yule instrumentation without being a christian or christmasy. This is one of the best tracks on their, but the album is really all a treat. And there’s a song on their about a lost soulmate named “Ariel.” I mean, how biographical is that?
