2009 CD Reviews
3BE featuring Kelly Barnes - Rewind
3BE featuring Kelly Barnes' Rewind - Single Review of Rewind by 3BE featuring Kelly Barnes
Adam Lambert - 'For Your Entertainment'
Adam Lambert's For Your Entertainment - CD Review of For Your Entertainment by Adam Lambert
Adam Nickey/Tiff Lacey - "Letting Go"
Not only does Lacey have the incredible ability to uplift any musical track to another level with her airy and dreamy voice, she also has worked with some of the most talented artists in the field including Headstrong, Matt Darey, and my favorite, ATB.
Alan Connor vs Mike Melange - I Love the Sunshine
Alan Connor vs Mike Melange's I Love the Sunshine - Single Review of I Love the Sunshine by Aland Connor vs Mike Melange
Alex Moulton - 'Exodus'
Alex Moulton's Exodus - Album Review of Exodus by Alex Moulton
Amanda Blank - I Love You
Amanda Blank's I Love You - CD Review of I Love You by Amanda Blank
Andy Duguid - 'Believe'
I don’t get excited about much these days. Life is a little too complicated for all of that. So forgive me as I ‘bust-a-move’ to Andy Duguid’s artistic debut 'Believe,' which is in a word, incredible. And you had better be incredible when the street is talking about you like you are the next Tiesto.
Anjulie - Anjulie
Anjulie's Anjulie - CD Review of Anjulie by Anjulie
Annie - Don't Stop
Annie's Don't Stop - CD Review of Don't Stop by Annie
Argy - Focus On: Argy
Argy - Focus On: Argy
Armin Van Buuren - 'A State of Trance 2009'
Armin Van Buuren's A State of Trance 2009 - CD Review of A State of Trance by Armin Van Buuren
Armin Van Buuren - Universal Religion: Chapter 4
Armin Van Buuren's Universal Religion Chapter 4 - CD Review of Universal Religion Chapter 4 by Armin Van Buuren
Bad Boy Bill - 'The Album'
Bad Boy Bill's The Album - CD Review of The Album by Bad Boy Bill
Bad Boy Bill featuring Alyssa Palmer - "Falling Anthem"
Bad Boy Bill featuring Alyssa Palmer's Falling Anthem - Single Review of Falling Anthem by Bad Boy Bill featuring Alyssa Palmer
Basement Jaxx - Scars
Basement Jaxx's Scars - CD Review of Scars by Basement Jaxx
Blake Lewis - 'Heartbreak on Vinyl'
Blake Lewis' Heartbreak on Vinyl - CD Review of Heartbreak on Vinyl by Blake Lewis
BradElectro - 'Pinstripe Late Nite'
The gateway city of St. Louis, Missouri gives us one of the latest purveyors of electro-funk, donning his gangster thread in the form of Pinstripe Late Nite. His name is Brad – or BradElectro as he likes to be known, now hailing out of Oakland, Cali with nothing but his mid-western accent left and his formula of success that gives hope to all of us who have large vinyl collections and a computer. All he needed to get started was some music sequencing software.
Calvin Harris - Ready For the Weekend
Calvin Harris' Ready For the Weekend - CD Review of Ready for the Weekend by Calvin Harris
Cascada - Evacuate the Dancefloor
Cascada's Evacuate the Dancefloor - CD Review of Evacuate the Dancefloor by Cascada
Cazals - 'What of Our Future'
While the Cazals may appeal to some listeners with its 80s-inspired
infusion of synths and rock, the musical experience comes off as
generic and a bit tiresome after a few tracks into the album. Phil
Bush’s thin raspy vocals lack any real depth or range and seem to lack
the edge needed to support the somewhat lacking lyrics.
Chris Cornell - 'Scream'
Chris Cornell's Scream - CD Review of Scream by Chris Cornell
D1 Music Presents Club Christmas 3
D1 Music Presents Club Christmas 3 - CD Review of Club Christmas 3 by D1 Music
Dada Life - Just Do the Dada
Dada Life's Just Do the Dada - CD Review of Just Do the Dada by Dada Life
Darren Emerson - "Crash Jack"
Darren Emerson's Crash Jack - Single review of Crash Jack by Darren Emerson
Darude - 'Label This!'
It is probably safe to say that if you are reading this review, you have probably heard of Darude at one point or another in the past decade. Darude became an international sensation in 2000 when he released the single "Sandstorm" which became a worldwide smash; there was no escaping its power and influence and it seemed to pop up in every club and dance station around the world.
Dave Aude featuring Sisely Treasure - "Grass Is Greener"
"Grass Is Greener" is Dave Aude's third single from his record label,
Audacious Records. Featuring Sisely Treasure's vocals, it resembles
"Common Ground," released in October 2006. Equally catchy and
well-produced, it hopes to be as successful a hit as its predecessor.
The single, available on many digital download sites (BeatPort,
Masterbeat, Perfectbeat, TrackItDown, iTunes) has been awaiting its
release for well over two years.
David Guetta - One Love
David Guetta's One Love - CD Review of One Love by David Guetta
David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland - "When Love Takes Over"
David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland's When Love Takes Over - Single Review of When Love takes Over by David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland
deadmau5 - For Lack Of A Better Name
Deadmau5's For Lack of a Better Name - CD Review of For Lack of A Better Name by deadmau5
Depeche Mode - Sounds of the Universe
Depeche Mode's Sounds of the Universe - CD Review of Sounds of the Universe by Depeche Mode
Dizzee Rascal feat. Calvin Harris & Chrome - "Dance Wiv Me"
Dizzee Rascal, born Dylan Mills, has been assaulting the UK charts for years with his eclectic mix of hip-hop, R&B, garage, and electronica. His most recent siege has been "Dance Wiv Me," which reached the coveted #1 spot in the UK on downloads alone.
DVJ Vision - Club Visuals 3 DVD
Club Visuals 3 DVD by DVJ Vision - DVD Review of Club Visuals 3 by DVJ Vision
Ellee Ven's "Dangerous Diversion"
Ellee Ven's Dangerous Diversion - CD Review of Dangerous Diversion of Ellee Ven
Erika Jayne - 'Pretty Mess'
Erika Jayne's Pretty Mess - CD Review of Pretty Mess by Erika Jayne
Felix Da Housecat - 'He Was King'
Felix Da Housecat's He Was King - CD Review of He Was King by Felix Da Housecat
Ferry Corsten - 'Twice in a Blue Moon'
Understandably, when Twice In A Blue Moon came out, I wasn't
chomping at the bit to pick it up. But I eventually got my hands on
it and gave it a listen, and I can happily report that this album is
vastly more engaging, to MY ears, than his previous effort. Less
stadium anthem-y than his previous work, but Twice is such a gorgeous
and cohesive group of songs that it is hard to remember "Punk" or
"Watch Out."
Frankmusik - 'Complete Me'
Frankmusik's Complete Me - CD Review of Complete Me by Frankmusik
Heroes of the Dancefloor - "Torch"
Heroes of the Dancefloor's Torch - CD Review of Torch by Heroes of the Dancefloor
Holiday Music for Electronic Dance Music Fans
Are you ready to share the holidays with your loved ones but not sure which holiday CD is right for you? Rather than relying on the old standards, why don't you mix it up a bit with one of this season's new electronic CDs of holiday music. We have compiled the following wrapup of the different electronic holiday CDs that are in stores now!
Horace Andy and Ashley Beedle - 'Inspiration Information Volume 2'
Horace Andy and Ashley Beedle's Inspiration Information Volume 2 - CD Review of Inspiration Information by Horace Andy and Ashley Beedle
Horace Andy and Ashley Beedle - Inspiration Information Volume 2
Horace Andy and Ashley Beedle's Inspiration Information Volume 2 - CD Review of Inspiration Information Volume 2 by Horace Andy and Ashley Beedle
Immogen Heap - Ellipse
Imogen Heap's Ellipse - CD Review of Imogen Heap
Incognito - 'More Tales Remixed'
Incognito's More Tales Remixed - CD Review of More Tales Remixed by Incognito
Jan Wayne vs. Raindropz! - "Numb"
Jan Wayne vs. Raindropz!' Numb - Single Review of Numb by Jan Wayne vs. Raindropz!
Jan Wayne vs. Raindropz! - "Numb"
Jan Wayne vs. Raindropz!' Numb - Single Review of Numb by Jan Wayne vs. Raindropz!
Jason Antone - 'Start To Move'
Jason Antone's Start To Move - CD Review of Start To Move By Jason Antone
JJ Flores & Steve Smooth - 'Amp'd'
JJ Flores & Steve Smooth's Amp'd - CD Review of Amp'd By JJ Flores & Steve Smooth
Jupiter Rising - The Quiet Hype
Jupiter Rising's The Quiet Hype - CD Review of the The Quiet Hype by Jupiter Rising
Kaskade - 'The Grand'
Kaskade's The Grand - CD Review of The Grand by Kaskade
Kelly Clarkson - 'All I Ever Wanted'
Kelly Clarkson's All I Ever Wanted - Review of All I Ever Wanted by Kelly Clarkson
Kid Sister - 'UltraViolet'
Kid Sister's UltraViolet - CD Review of UltraViolet by Kid Sister
King Britt and Ashley Beedle - Southport Weekend Volume 8
King Britt and Ashley Beedle's Southport Weekend Volume 8 - CD Review of Southport Weekender Volume 8 Mixed by King Britt & Ashley Beedle
Kleerup - Kleerup
Kleerup's Kleerup - CD Review of Kleerup by Kleerup
Kristine W - The Power of Music
Kristine W's The Power of Music - CD Review of The Power of Music by Kristine W
Kristine W - "Love is the Look"
Kristine W's Love Is The Look - Single Review of Love is the Look By Kristine W
La Roux - 'La Roux'
La Roux's La Roux - CD Review of La Roux's La Roux
Lady Gaga 'The Fame Monster'
Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster - CD Review of The Fame Monster by Lady Gaga
Lady Sovereign - 'Jigsaw'
Lady Sovereign's Jigsaw - CD Review of Jigsaw by Lady Sovereign
Ladyhawke - 'Ladyhawke'
Ladyhawke is somewhat of a musical enigma. Music of her
caliber and style would easily storm the charts and rule the radio in
a fair and just world. This is not that world. Thankfully, those of
us with discernment in our nature and our ear to the ground have been
eagerly awaiting something just as this. Classy, humble, and sleek,
Ladyhawke's self-titled debut album is one of 2008's sleeper hits.
Lal Meri - "Bad Things"
Lal Meri's Bad Things - Single Review of Bad Things by Lal Meri
Larry Tee - 'Club Badd'
Larry Tee's Club Badd - CD Review of Club Badd by Larry Tee
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas - Buying the perfect music for…
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas - Buying the perfect music for your friends who love dance and electronica music
Leah Renee - "iBF (Imaginary Boyfriend)"
Leah Renee's iBF (Imaginary Boyfriend) - Single Review of iBF (Imaginary Boyfriend) by Leah Renee
Lesley Roy - "Unbeautiful"
Lesley Roy is a fresh artist from Jive records, hailing from Dublin. At 21, her gravelly and raw voice is a departure from the sugary-sweet norm, sounding more like Pink/Avril Lavigne/Kelly Clarkson combined with Melissa Etheridge than anything else. Her debut album, Unbeautiful, features a streamlined power pop sound, fast-paced and angst-ridden.
Lily Allen's - 'It's Not Me, It's You '
Lily Allen's It's Not Me, It's You - CD Review of It's Not Me, It's Not You by Lily Allen
Lisa Shaw - 'Free'
Lisa Shaw's Free - CD Review of Free by Lisa Shaw
Livvi Franc - "Now I'm That Bitch"
Livvi Franc's Now Im That Bitch - Single Review of Now Im That Bitch by Livvi Franc
Lolene - Sexy People
Lolene's Sexy People - Single Review of Sexy People by Lolene
Lovers Electric - 'Whatever You Want'
Australia is the new place for music these days, it seems, as the country is pouring out fantastic electronic and pop music by the buckets. The latest (and one of the best) offering from the land down under is 80s throwback/synthpop duo Lovers Electric. Eden Boucher provides the vocals (and some fun instruments) with an edge that hints at full awareness and emotional attachment to the lyrics.
Madison Park - 'Another Yesterday'
Madison Park's Another Yesterday - CD Review of Another Yesterday by Madison Park
Mark Farina - 'Mushroom Jazz 6'
Mark Farina has sorted through and handpicked recently released tracks
suited to circle and fill out his Mushroom sound. Downtempo, hip hop,
jazz, ambient, and funk are the primary ingredients, with other spices
mixed in to fare listeners to their destination in a casually decadent
fashion.
Mark Tara - 'Lola'
Once upon a time there was a musical that I never heard about called Damn Yankees which inspired Mark Tara to compose "Lola" as an homage. “The record Lola was actually going to be more of a spiritual record”, Mark explained to me, “Hence the bonus tracks "The Beginning”... (Which I think should have lead the album because its fantasy-driven lyrics really get your attention)
Marlon D - 'Nervous Nitelife: House Classics Remixed'
Marlon D's Nervous Nitelife: House Classics Remixed - CD Review of Nervous Nitelife: House Classics Remixed by Marlon D
Miike Snow - Miike Snow
Miike Snow's Miike Snow - CD Review of Miike Snow by Miike Snow
Mika - The Boy Who Knew Too Much
Mika's The Boy Who Knew Too Much - CD Review of The Boy Who Knew Too Much by Mika
Miss Kittin & The Hacker - 'Two'
Miss Kittin & The Hacker's Two - CD Review of Two by Miss Kittin & The Hacker
Moby - 'Wait For Me'
Moby's Wait For Me - CD Review of Wait For Me By Moby
My Dear Disco 'Dancethink LP'
It sure is wonderful that we have the past in music to
inspire our future. Without such musical staples as disco, new wave,
and alternative rock, My Dear Disco would have had no solid foundation
for their gorgeous sound. The band is comprised of members Play,
Stop, Eject, Rewind, Fast-Forward, Pause, and Record. They have
actual names but those are far more fun. The septet hails from
Michigan.
Nadia Ali - "Fine Print"
Nadia Ali's Fine Print - Single Review of Fine Print by Nadia Ali
Natalie Powers - Shattered Glass
Natalie Powers' Shattered Glass - CD Review of Shattered Glass by Natalie Powers
Oceanlab's 'Sirens of the Sea'
Oceanlab's Sirens of the Sea - CD Review of Sirens of the Sea by Oceanlab
Ono "I'm Not Getting Enough"
Ono's I'm Not Getting Enough - Single Review of I'm Not Getting Enough by Ono
Oral Tunerz featuring Naan "Till You Drop"
Oral Tunerz featuring Naan's Till You Drop - Snigle Review of Till You Drop by Oral Tunerz featuring Naan
Oscar G - 'Innov8'
Oscar G's Innov8 - CD Review of Innov8 by Oscar G
Osunlade - 'Mix The Vibe: King Street Goes Yoruba'
Osunlade's Mix The Vibe: King Street Goes Yoruba - CD Review of Mix The Vibe: King Street Goes Yoruba by Osunlade
Owl City - Ocean Eyes
Owl City's Ocean Eyes - CD Review of Ocean Eyes by Owl City
Paul Manchin - 'Expression'
Paul Manchin's Expression - CD Review of Expression By Paul Manchin
Pet Shop Boys - 'Yes'
Pet Shop Boys' Yes - CD Review of Yes by the Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys - Christmas EP
Pet Shop Boys' Christmas EP - Review of Christmas EP by the Pet Shop Boys
Plushgun - 'Pins and Panzers'
Thank God for The Postal Service. The band brought us emotive and soft vocals with introspective and heartfelt lyrics over gentle and moving electronica, but that isn't all. Not only did they deliver the music impeccably, setting the standard very high, but they also made it mainstream, thus opening the gates for like-minded bands to follow in their footsteps.
Roisin Murphy - 'Overpowered'
Roisin Murphy's Overpowered - CD Review of Overpowered by Roisin Murphy
Royksopp - 'Junior'
Royksopp's Junior - CD Review of Junior by Royksopp
Rudenko - "Everybody"
After his massive radio hit, "Summerfish,, (Leonid) Rudenko returns with "Everybody." Ministry of Sound America brings this fantastic song to the US market, but to what reception? In a post "Let Me Think About It" dance world, it really is possible to tackle the American club with an infectious and energetic track.
Sander Kleinenberg - This is Sander Kleinenberg 2
Sander Kleinenberg's This is Sander Kleinenberg 2 - CD Review of This is Sander Kleinenberg 2 by Sander Kleinenberg
Scott Hardkiss - Technicolor Dreamer
Scott Hardkiss' Technicolor Dreamer - CD Review of Technicolor Dreamer by Scott Hardkiss
Serge Devant - Wanderer
Serge Devant's Wanderer - CD Review of Wanderer by Serge Devant
Seria - 'Paradise EP'
Tampa, Florida based Seria's debut disc whets out palate with three tasty tracks. The first single, “Paradise”, was produced by Jesse Saunders who has taken her under his wing. The moving dance track “Body Heat” and an R&B-style ballad “The Same Old Song” finish off the EP. The legendary Saunders has inspired Seria the songstress and opened her eyes to the idea of working with other song writers. “Body Heat” is the most pleasingly playable for DJs, pretty dope and danceable too.
Simian Mobile Disco - 'Temporary Pleasure'
Simian Mobile Disco's Temporary Pleasure - CD Review of Temporary Pleasure by Simian Mobile Disco
Simian Mobile Disco - 'Temporary Pleasure'
Simian Mobile Disco's Temporary Pleasure - CD Review of Temporary Pleasure by Simian Mobile Disco
Sliimy - 'Paint Your Face'
Sliimy's Paint Your Face - CD Review of Paint Your Face by Sliimy
Solange - "T.O.N.Y"
Solange's T.O.N.Y - Single review of T.O.N.Y by Solange
Space Cowboy - Digital Rock Star
Space Cowboy's Digital Rock Star - CD Review of Digital Rock Star by Space Cowboy
Studio Apartment - "The Rising Sun"
King Street has been around since just about the beginning and still
can crank out the jams. This full-length album follows that pattern.
Studio Apartment is a Japanese production duo… who knew!
Taxi Doll's - 'Here and Now'
"Waiting" was a major addition to any dance fan's collection in 2006. Compiled with a bevy of mixes, the track was played incessantly on dance radio and in clubs across the country. "Waiting" even reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart and at least #27 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart!
The Bird and the Bee - 'Rayguns Are Not Just The Future'
The Bird and the Bee - Rayguns Are Not Just The Future
The Black Ghosts - 'The Black Ghosts'
While the Black Ghosts may not be as well known as many other artists out there, it is safe to say you have at least heard of one of their songs if you have gone to see the movie Twilight. It is not a surprise that they would have been chosen for such a movie since their music does seem to border the lines of dark and giddy at the same time while being occasionally perverse.
The BPA - 'I Think We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat'
The BPA's I Think We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat - CD Review of I Think We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat by The BPA
The Prairie Cartel - 'Where Did All My People Go'
The Prarie Cartel's Where Did All My People Go - CD Review of Where Did All My People Go by The Prarie Cartel
The Prodigy - 'Invaders Must Die'
The Prodigy's Invaders Must Die - CD Review of Invaders Must Die by The Prodigy
The Whip - 'X Marks Destination'
Despite that you've never heard of them, The Whip has been
pumping out a succession of singles starting in 2006. Well, now's the
time to take notice, since the band has re-released their rollicking
track, "Trash," and released their debut album, X Marks Destination.
Tiesto - Kaleidoscope
Tiesto's Kaleidoscope - CD Review of Kaleidoscope by Tiesto
Trona - 'Sound System'
Trona is a bit old school, in the sense of "old-fashioned" in the world of techno, and with a limited sound bank. Even though any breakbeat dance CD is going to pique my interests, not all dance compilations can tweak my ears to the pleasure point. Trona seems to rely on antiquated choppy analog production rather than newer, more synthesized sweeping soundscapes.
Utah Saints - "Something Good 09"
Utah Saints' Something Good 09 - Single Review of Something Good 09 by Utah Saints
Various Artists - 'Fuse Presents Deetron'
Pumping with versatile and entertaining dance music producer beats is the latest in the Fuse cavalcade of party music, 'Fuse Presents Deetron.' There are approximately seventy-eight minutes of non-stop groove music going on here! It is all hands on the dancefloor inclusive and stylistically sufficient for your every boogie need.
Various Artists - 'HedKandi Summer Mix 2008'
HedKandi is one of the leaders in dance music compilations. Every time
you turn your head you'll find another new release. This one is Summer
Mix 2008, which has two discs.
Various Artists - 'NovaTunes 1.8'
The concept is in the name with these eighteen songs of varying moods. The is something for almost everyone on this album that doesn’t pretend to be something that it isn’t. From reggae grooves to classic Dinah Washington with worldly sounds and arrangements, Nova Tunes 1.8 is a delightfully healthy musical smorgasbord.
Various Artists - A State of Trance: Collected Extended Versions Volume 4
Various Artists - A State of Trance: Collected Extended Versions Volume 4 - CD Review of A State of Trance: Collected Extended Versions Volume 4
Yves Larock - Manego
Yves Larock's Manego - CD Review of Manego by Yves Larock