Return to Music Ed. 101!
Oh my my my, this has
to be the column that everyone missed the most over the past four years,
right? OK maybe not. It is, however, by far the most controversial
article in past issues. This is the column in which I tell you what
music you should like or not like. There is no room for debate or error
- my tastes are the true representation of the SM staff and I will
convince you that I'm right too. If you aren't convinced of my truths
then you are being deceived....no you're just WRONG. On to the reviews.
Sammy Ward
- My Passion - Let's just say, because of low album sales,
Brain Barrett has changed his name.
Nicole C.
Mullen - Nicole C. Mullen - yeah I know, another album that is
self titled. I'll never understand the unoriginal thinking behind that.
Too bad, because this is a good CD. This made the black side come out of
me, and I liked it. She has an emotion driven mega hit with "Redeemer"
and a remix of the Jaci Velasquez hit "On My Knees", which Nicole
actually wrote. You may recognize her from singing the Larry Boy Theme
Song. Good stuff.
Luna Halo
- Shimmer - Oh My Goodness, what is this junk?!? After talking
to Nathan in mid- January, and him having said this is better than
Reality Check, I had big expectations. Let's just say this is a good one
to use as a coaster, frisbee, etc. I am sorry, but whatever "Luna Halo"
means, to me it means "lame CD."
Tammy
Trent - Set You Free - interesting how she has another CD out
just in time for the come back of SM. Another great CD. She is now on a
much more stable record label, and I think she will get a lot more
publicity now that she is with Chordant. A reader from SM's very own
mailing list, thanks for more great music.
Scarecrow
and Tinmen - Superhero - Supercrap should be it's title. After
looking at a horrific cover, I cracked it open to see if it was
salvageable, and I was not surprised. Former superheroes Adam West and
Christopher Reeve could take on these guys any day, even in the state
that they are in.