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Missy Elliott – Under Construction
Artist: Missy Elliott Title: Under Construction Label: Elektra Rating: 7.5/10 Missy Elliott always brings it hot. Perhaps the most interesting track is the actual record intro where she asks for peace, love and harmony among hip-hoppers and for the rest of us to take some time and smell the roses. Flow: “Go To The Floor”…
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Mariah Carey – Charmbracelet
Artist: Mariah Carey Title: Charmbracelet Label: Def Jam Rating: 7.5/10 Mariah Carey has had a tough year or two. Her move from Sony to Virgin records was disastrous with a sub par album. Has her new move to Def Soul finally found Mariah at peace? Glorious: “Through The Rain” – You feel Mariah in this…
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Steve Tyrell – This Time Of The Year
Artist: Steve Tyrell Title: This Time Of The Year Label: Sony Rating: 6/10 Steve Tyrell has a great raspy jazzy voice and it works wonders for Christmas songs and spirits. Winter Wonderland: “This Time Of The Year” – Perfect. “Here Comes Santa Claus” – Wonderful rendition. “Winter Wonderland” “The Christmas Song” – Mel Torme would…
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Rockapella – Comfort And Joy
Artist: Rockapella Title: Comfort And Joy Label: Amerigo Rating: 4/10 Here comes Christmas a cappella style with Rockappella. Winter Wonderland: Nothing good here. Snowflake: “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” – Cute. “Please Come Home For Christmas” – Almost sounds like the Jon Bon Jovi rendition. Melting: “Little Mary Snowflake” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” – The…
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Johnny Mathis – The Christmas Album
Artist: Johnny Mathis Title: The Christmas Album Label: Columbia Rating: 6.5/10 Johnny Mathis is in his late 60’s and still going strong. He delivers a very traditional offering. Winter Wonderland: “Joy To The World” – Mathis makes it sound easy. “Have A Holly Jolly Christmas” – It’s impossible to do Burl Ives, but Mathis makes…
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King of Fighters EX
Game: King of Fighters EX Platform: GBA Studio: Sammy Rating: 7/10 Game Company’s Description: In the long tradition of King of Fighter tournaments, only two names have become truly legendary: Kyo and Iori. Since the two fighting greats had their last showdown years ago, Iori can find no other worthy challenger. Now rumors are flying…
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The Brian Setzer Orchestra – Boogie Woogie Christmas
Artist: The Brian Setzer Orchestra Title: Boogie Woogie Christmas Label: Interscope Rating: 5/10 The Brian Setzer Orchestra gives some style to Christmas. Cool: “Santa Claus Is Back In Town” – Although Setzer’s vocals occasionally make you cringe you feel like he nailed this one. Luke-Warm: “Jingle Bells” – Starts off with a bang, but when…
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Tupac Shakur – Better Dayz
Artist: Tupac Shakur Title: Better Dayz Label: Interscope Rating: 5/10 Back from the dead? You’ve got to wonder where the hell they keep coming up with 2Pac material from. Better Dayz features twenty new tracks the big question is are they even worth the time? Almost every track features another rapper to make up for…
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Barry Manilow – A Christmas Gift of Love
Artist: Barry Manilow Title: A Christmas Gift of Love Label: Columbia Rating: 5.5/10 Barry does Christmas, again. Winter Wonderland: “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” – Lovely rendition. “Home For The Holidays” Snowflakes: “Winter Wonderland” “The Christmas Waltz” – Both hits and misses. Grinch: “Happy Holiday/White Christmas” – Bad medley. “I’ve Got My Love To Keep…
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Plus One – Christmas
Artist: Plus One Title: Christmas Label: Atlantic Rating: 4/10 Plus One does their boy band type of Christmas. Santa: There is nothing great here. Elves: “Medley” – The do an okay job at combining a few traditional Christmas songs. “O Holy Night” – Even though it seems somewhat sacrilegious its not entirely bad. “It’s The…
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