Album Review: The White Stripes, “Get Behind Me Satan” (2005)

The White Stripes have definitely gained a lot of attention in the past years. The rock duo (composed of guitarist/pianist/songwriter/lead vocalist, Jack White and ex-wife/drummer Meg White) has seen numerous hit songs (Fell In Love With A Girl, Seven Nation Army, The Hardest Button to…

Album Review: Coldplay, “X&Y” (2005)

Coldplay has recently become one of my favorite bands. Though I’ve always been interested in their music (and especially lead singer, Chris Martin) it wasn’t until my purchase of their 2000 debut,Parachutes that I began to call myself an actual fan. It was only natural…

Album Review: Aqualung, “Memory Man” (2007)

Aqualung has definitely grown on me. Though it took me months to appreciate Matt Hales’ (who alone makes up Aqualung) debut CD, Strange & Beautiful, once I began to enjoy the album I started to call myself a fan. Hales soothing indie rock sound is…

Album Review: Mandy Moore, “Coverage” (2003)

I’ve always liked Mandy Moore. Despite her disastrous debut album, I’ve always been somewhat interested in Moore’s career. Admittedly, I’m a bigger fan of her acting choices than her music, but I decided to take a chance recently and buy her fourth album, Coverage (released…

Album Review: Mika, “Life In Cartoon Motion” (2007)

The name, Mika (pronounced “mee-ka”), may mean nothing to you, but I’m predicting now that he will be the next big thing. The 23-year-old singer is the UK’s latest import and his glam rock/pop sound is just the kind of upbeat music that everyone’s been…

Album Review: Jason Mraz, “Mr. A-Z” (2005)

We last heard from Jason Mraz in 2002 with the release of his debut album, Waiting For My Rocket To Come. The album proved to be quite successful, but we didn’t hear from Mraz again until the summer of 2005 (save a live album that…

Album Review: Lily Allen, “Alright, Still” (2006)

Seems like the British Invasion is seeing a resurgence. From Corinne Bailey Rae and Amy Winehouse to Snow Patrol and James Morrison, plenty of British acts have made a successful journey across the pond lately. The latest to hail from the UK is singer Lily…