http://www.alexanderandzaia.com Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:58:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Radiohead was dismissed by many as one-hit wonders after the energetic Pablo Honey. However, with the release of their second album The Bends two years later, reviews were very favorable. The album started off slow with many of the singles hovering around the 20th mark on the ... http://www.alexanderandzaia.com/2008/04/11/radiohead-the-bends/ Interpol’s third studio album Our Love to Admire features a classic sound combined with something unmistakably new. Fans will appreciate the humor of the upbeat track “No 1 In Threesome” while “Pace is the Trick” reminds fans why the band remains mater of the dramatic. The evolution of ... http://www.alexanderandzaia.com/2008/04/06/interpol-our-love-to-admire/ Chamillionaire’s album Ultimate Victory seems destined to earn the singer the title of most outspoken rapper. “Hip-Hop Police” features a stomping beat and an appearance by Slick Rick and it’s a pointed attack on how the media portrays rappers. “The Evening News” also focuses on heavy subject matter. ... http://www.alexanderandzaia.com/2008/04/04/chamillionaire-ultimate-victory/ Nevermind catapulted Nirvana into the musical spotlight with the sound of pounding drums, grinding guitars and the distinctive voice of Kurt Cobain. The album managed to successfully combine 70s rock with alternative punk. The tune “Smells Like Teen Spirit” that speaks to alienated teenagers everywhere became an early ... http://www.alexanderandzaia.com/2008/03/18/nirvana-nevermind/ Many diehard Korn fans are disappointed with the band’s latest album. Although it is definitely different from their previous work, it’s remains uniquely Korn and is better in some ways. The band has taken the opportunity to experiment much more and evolve, and most of the tracks ... http://www.alexanderandzaia.com/2008/03/18/korn-untitled/ Jennifer Lopez has managed to produce one of the best albums of her entire career with Brave – her sixth studio album following her Spanish album Como Ama Una Myer. She effectively mixes elements of hip hop, dance, r&b and pop into a catchy album filled with commercial ... http://www.alexanderandzaia.com/2008/03/14/jennifer-lopez-brave/ In Rainbows has managed to generate more heat before its release than almost any other rock album. Radiohead made the controversial decision to offer the album as an MP3 download where fans can choose their favorite songs from the band’s own website. The band has also delayed ... http://www.alexanderandzaia.com/2008/03/13/radiohead-in-rainbows/ Alter Bridge’s latest album, Blackbird, prove that the band is definitely no one-hit wonder. With a more brash, aggressive and raw feel than One Day Remains, the band performs well together. The album begins with the aggressive metal track “Ties That Bind” that features the heavy guitar ... http://www.alexanderandzaia.com/2008/03/13/alter-bridge-blackbird/ With his debut album Undiscovered, singer-songwriter powerhouse James Morrison is destined for great success. With influences from greats such as Van Morrison, Otis Redding and Cat Stevens, Morrison adopts a more soulful route than many other contemporary artists. By drawing on many elements of his troubled youth, ... http://www.alexanderandzaia.com/2008/03/11/james-morrison-undiscovered/ Amy Winehouse has gained a reputation for being one of the most honest and original singers and songwriters in recent years with her debut album Frank. This classic album contains 13 great tracks that feature Winehouse’s husky vocals, soft trumpets, brutally honest lyrics, sparse guitar and laidback beats. ... http://www.alexanderandzaia.com/2008/03/10/amy-winehouse-frank/