VIDEOCONTROLLEDROBOT by The Parlotones
Rating: 5/5
Reviewer: Jared Orlin
VideoControlledRobot could easily be a greatest hits album for the wildly popular SA band. The first disc has all their hits (Colourful, Funny Face, Giant Mistake, I’ll Be There, Here Comes a Man and Lisa se Klavier) and three bonus songs. The other disc has music videos, live recordings and a slide show of the band on tour. Pure rock gold.
CHINESE DEMOCRACY by Guns N’ Roses
Rating: 4/5
Reviewer: Alet van Zyl
The band has the same name but legendary Axl Rose is the only original member of Guns N’ Roses who plays on their new album, Chinese Democracy. After the band broke up it took Axl 17 years to write the songs for this CD. It was worth the wait though! Axl can still hit the high notes and with his familiar, abrasive voice around fans won’t miss the original band members too much.
OUR BRIGHT FUTURE by Tracy Chapman
Rating: 3/5
Reviewer: ER Lombard
It has been 20 years since the release of her first self-titled album and singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman has yet to stray from the characteristic style that has made her stand out from the pack. With the recent release of her new album she will again entice dedicated fans with her sophisticated lyrics, sultry voice and playful use of the guitar.
MOST DOWNLOADED SONG
Just Dance by Lady Gaga with Colby O’Donis
Website: BILLBOARD.COM
This infectious tune on The Fame, her debut album, has soared up local charts and is setting dancefloors alight. It’s no surprise that Just Dance is a hit because edgy Lady GaGa’s striking voice and songwriting skills combined with the sounds of Akon and protégé Colby O’Donis are a sure-fire recipe for success. Check out the video for this track - it’s hot!
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