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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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Guilty Gear X
Game: Guilty Gear X Platform: GBA Studio: Sammy Rating: 7/10 Game Company’s Description: In the 22nd Century, warring among the nations continued and a new breed of biological weapons called “Gears” was developed. Gears were programmed to blindly obey the orders given by their commander. One day a rebel arose in the Gear ranks named…
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Cracker – Forever
Artist: Cracker Title: Forever Label: Virgin Rating: 4/10 Cracker has always been just kicking around doing very little in the way of chart action. Personally I never cared for any of their music even with hits like “Low”. Their hits compilation last year was laughable. There were barely one or two songs worth of being…
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George Harrison – Brainwashed
Artist: George Harrison Title: Brainwashed Label: Capitol Rating: 8/10 George Harrison is always the last named Beatle whenever someone is asked ‘do you know the four members of the Beatles?’ It’s a shame too. Although George was labeled the shy one he absolutely cannot be overlooked. His contributions with the Beatles and as a solo…
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Dru Hill – Dru World Order
Artist: Dru Hill Title: Dru World Order Label: Def Soul Rating: 6.5/10 Dru Hill is back. Great: “Men Always Regret” – This is the track that takes the cake. This song is one that men and women can relate to, one that has touched us all at one time or another. “I Should Be…” –…
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