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Kirby Ball
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more biased opinions from a cranky old man.... :sqerr:
1.) Be My Somebody – Norah Jones
Typical Norah Jones, laid back and mellow. I do like the slide guitar work, sounds like she was trying for a Bonnie Raitt sound. Really not a song I could listen to over and over again.
2.) No One Is To Blame – Katrina Carlson with Howard Jones
A remake/duet with the original artist….I’ll take the original, Thanks.
3.) Do It – Nelly Furtado Feat. Missy Elliott
Good uptempo Hip-hop song. It never caught on around here. Since I like this one, no one else will.
4.) Stronger – Kanye West Feat. Daft Punk
I’ll have to admit that this song is catchy, mostly due to the “lift” of the Daft Punk song. Again I'll have to go with the original as my favorite, but a very nice effort from Mr. West.
5.) Switch – Ashanti Feat. Nelly
Thump, Boom, repetitive and just plain needs to be “switched off”.
6.) Player’s Prayer – Lloyd
Another Ne-Yo wannabe….Let’s move along before we all go to sleep on this one.
7.) Heartbreaker – Tank
Yet another Ne-Yo sound, but this song has a bit of a melody and is listenable. Get rid of the “drum-machine” and bring up the piano in the mix and this could have been a whole lot better.
8.) They Like Me – Shop Boyz
Well I’m glad that “They” like you, because I sure didn’t like this one.
9.) Put A Little Umph In It – Jagged Edge Feat. Ashanti
Guys, go back and listen to Marvin Gaye or Barry White and please put a “little sock in it”. Big Yawn…Let’s move on.
10.) Celebrity Chick – Ludacris, Chingy, Small World & Steph Jones
Ok, sue me as this one is kind of interesting and after the last few songs is quite a relief.
11.) You Know What It Is – T.I. Feat. Wyclef Jean
I’m trying to figure out “what it is”, but I don’t think it’s worth it. Next, please.
12.) Watching Airplanes – Garry Allan
Gary, I think you’ve been sniffing the “airplane” glue. This song just never seems to “take-off”…
13.) Biker Chick – Jo Dee Messina
Country rocker that seems like it should be more of a Gretchen Wilson song, but Jo Dee has some fun with it. Bikers, tattoos, drinking all supported by a chug a chug tempo.
14.) You And Me And The Devil Makes 3 – Marilyn Manson
Hypnotic beat, with over-processed vocals. Heart Shaped Glasses was a much better single than this. Try again, Marilyn.
15.) Becoming The Bull – Atreyu
Starts off with a ballsy guitar riff and some heavy drums, but after that it just doesn’t seem to come together.
16.) Life Is Beautiful – Sixx A.M.
Love the guitar and drum interplay in this tune. Chorus is one of those, “you just got to sing-a-long”. Turn it up loud and let it rock.
17.) Do It Again – Chemical Brothers
Reminds me of Godley & Crème (10cc) on acid. Heavy dance beat, very entertaining considering I’m not much of a “dance” person.
18.) Because The Night – Linda O
Yes, this is the song that Patty Smith had success with on the radio. I really didn’t want to like this, but it really works. This song translates very well into a “dance” number.
19.) All The World – Point Of Grace
Uptempo, well produced. Good Christian Pop.
20.) Everything Glorious – David Crowder Band
Kind of a “Sugar-Ray” sound, but doesn’t have those hooks to grab you. It’ ok for background music.
AC - 1 & 2
CHR - 3 & 4
URBAN - 4-11
COUNTRY - 12 & 13
ROCK - 14-16
DANCE - 17 & 18
CHRISTIAN - 19 & 20
1.) Be My Somebody – Norah Jones
Typical Norah Jones, laid back and mellow. I do like the slide guitar work, sounds like she was trying for a Bonnie Raitt sound. Really not a song I could listen to over and over again.
2.) No One Is To Blame – Katrina Carlson with Howard Jones
A remake/duet with the original artist….I’ll take the original, Thanks.
3.) Do It – Nelly Furtado Feat. Missy Elliott
Good uptempo Hip-hop song. It never caught on around here. Since I like this one, no one else will.
4.) Stronger – Kanye West Feat. Daft Punk
I’ll have to admit that this song is catchy, mostly due to the “lift” of the Daft Punk song. Again I'll have to go with the original as my favorite, but a very nice effort from Mr. West.
5.) Switch – Ashanti Feat. Nelly
Thump, Boom, repetitive and just plain needs to be “switched off”.
6.) Player’s Prayer – Lloyd
Another Ne-Yo wannabe….Let’s move along before we all go to sleep on this one.
7.) Heartbreaker – Tank
Yet another Ne-Yo sound, but this song has a bit of a melody and is listenable. Get rid of the “drum-machine” and bring up the piano in the mix and this could have been a whole lot better.
8.) They Like Me – Shop Boyz
Well I’m glad that “They” like you, because I sure didn’t like this one.
9.) Put A Little Umph In It – Jagged Edge Feat. Ashanti
Guys, go back and listen to Marvin Gaye or Barry White and please put a “little sock in it”. Big Yawn…Let’s move on.
10.) Celebrity Chick – Ludacris, Chingy, Small World & Steph Jones
Ok, sue me as this one is kind of interesting and after the last few songs is quite a relief.
11.) You Know What It Is – T.I. Feat. Wyclef Jean
I’m trying to figure out “what it is”, but I don’t think it’s worth it. Next, please.
12.) Watching Airplanes – Garry Allan
Gary, I think you’ve been sniffing the “airplane” glue. This song just never seems to “take-off”…
13.) Biker Chick – Jo Dee Messina
Country rocker that seems like it should be more of a Gretchen Wilson song, but Jo Dee has some fun with it. Bikers, tattoos, drinking all supported by a chug a chug tempo.
14.) You And Me And The Devil Makes 3 – Marilyn Manson
Hypnotic beat, with over-processed vocals. Heart Shaped Glasses was a much better single than this. Try again, Marilyn.
15.) Becoming The Bull – Atreyu
Starts off with a ballsy guitar riff and some heavy drums, but after that it just doesn’t seem to come together.
16.) Life Is Beautiful – Sixx A.M.
Love the guitar and drum interplay in this tune. Chorus is one of those, “you just got to sing-a-long”. Turn it up loud and let it rock.
17.) Do It Again – Chemical Brothers
Reminds me of Godley & Crème (10cc) on acid. Heavy dance beat, very entertaining considering I’m not much of a “dance” person.
18.) Because The Night – Linda O
Yes, this is the song that Patty Smith had success with on the radio. I really didn’t want to like this, but it really works. This song translates very well into a “dance” number.
19.) All The World – Point Of Grace
Uptempo, well produced. Good Christian Pop.
20.) Everything Glorious – David Crowder Band
Kind of a “Sugar-Ray” sound, but doesn’t have those hooks to grab you. It’ ok for background music.
AC - 1 & 2
CHR - 3 & 4
URBAN - 4-11
COUNTRY - 12 & 13
ROCK - 14-16
DANCE - 17 & 18
CHRISTIAN - 19 & 20
