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The Hot Chick
Cast: Rob Schneider Studio: Touchstone Rating: 4/10 Film Studio Synopsis: A “popular yet mean-spirited” teenage girl (McAdams) wakes up one day to find herself turned into a man in his 30’s (Schneider). Along the way to finding out how she ended up like that (and how to get back into her own body), she discovers…
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Sum 41 – Does This Look Infected?
Artist: Sum 41 Title: Does This Look Infected? Label: Island Rating: 7/10 Sum 41 has been cranking out records faster than the record industry likes. Their style of punk isn’t new, or completely refreshing. They don’t write big hits like Blink-182 or Green Day, but they do bring a certain absurdity that is fun. Absurd…
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System of a Down – Steal This Album
Artist: System of a Down Title: Steal This Album Label: Columbia Rating: 6/10 System Of A Down has given fans for their listening pleasure some oddities and never released tracks and B-sides. Good: “A.D.D.” – Interesting track. “Pictures” – Captures the essence. “Highway Song” “Thetawaves” “Streamline” – Slow but dutiful. Okay: “Chic N Stu” –…
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The Wallflowers – Red Letter Days
Artist: The Wallflowers Title: Red Letter Days Label: Interscope Rating: 5/10 The Wallflowers lead man Jakob Dylan has yet to live up to his daddy’s rep. Red Letter Days is the third attempt to break his group The Wallflowers out from the rock pack. Great: Nothing. Average: “When You’re On Top” – There is nothing…
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Craig David – Interview
Craig David is hot. It seems everyone wants a piece of him and we were no different. Life is busy. It’s been crazy, but I’m always ready and willing to go. Was there a lot of pressure following up the first record? I think so especially in the period of time that I had to…
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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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