Adam Lambert - Trespassing
Adam Lambert could very much be the next Freddie Mercury. He
has the vocal range that will give your chills and his flamboyant on-stage
antics have fans wanting more. Adam's second CD is quite a fun affair.
Trespassing touches on a variety of genres, playfully prodding at electronica
and exploring the rock balladry of 2009 debut "For Your
Entertainment," but mostly, Adam just wants to dance. As Billboard
Magazine states, "The first half of "Trespassing" frolics
through well-worn funk, house and electro-pop tropes, but the club capers never
get stale, thanks to Lambert's vocal charisma and ridiculous power. A song like
"Shady" could collapse under its fatuous lyrics, but on the track,
Lambert demonstrates the raw energy that would make him a great front man for a
band like, say, Queen." Lyrically, the subject matter on his new CD ranges
from pro-freak anthems to carefree songs about partying all night to serious
political discussions about gay rights. If dance music or the club scene is
your thing, then you’ll love most of this album.
Marilyn Manson - Born Villain
Marilyn Manson continues to upend the mainstream with each
new release, and his new album Born Villain is about to take that a bit
further. "It sounds like the first record in that it's not afraid to do
anything. I had to remove myself from my lifestyle and start fresh. It doesn't
really sound like any of my old records," Manson says in an Revolver
magazine story. "In fact it sort of sounds like what I listened to before
I made records - Killing Joke, Joy Division, Revolting Cocks, Bauhaus, Birthday
Party…It's very rhythm-driven. I think this will probably be the grandest
concept record of all." The bonus track to the release not only has Manson
covering the endearing Carly Simon tune 'You're So Vain', but also features
guest guitar riffs from Mr Johnny Depp. On a first listen, this album didn’t
blow us away and it felt a little underwhelming considering the build up.
However, upon a few listens new musical flaunts rear their head as both
interesting and enjoyable. Marilyn Manson is back in style and re-born with a
vengeance.
Garbage - Not Your Kind Of People
Oh how we've missed alt rockers Garbage! Despite seven years
between discs, Garbage haven’t spoiled on their fifth album, Not Your Kind Of
People. Sultry Shirley Manson still purrs and howls with her signature recipe
of swagger and sensuality; drummer-producer Butch Vig still wraps her dark pop
melodies in a dense, sinister blanket of oversaturated guitars, shimmery synths
and edgy electronics. It sounds very much like Garbage. It’s interesting to
listen to the well written songs. The more you listen to this fifth album, the
more details you discover. Not Your Kind Of People isn't an explosive return of
any kind; this record is an unseen assailant, swarming around your person,
forcing its way under your skin. Welcome back Garbage, you have been sorely
missed.
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