Album Review: No Doubt, “Rock Steady” (2001)

By the time No Doubt had released Rock Steady in 2001, I already considered myself a fan. I owned Tragic Kingdom, and I loved the songs on Return Of Saturn. I also really liked all the people in the band (for those who don’t know, Gwen Stefani provides lead…

Album Review: Sum 41, “All Killer, No Filler” (2001)

In the summer of 2001, Sum 41 released their first single, Fat Lip. The song quickly became one of my favorite songs that summer, and then after hearing their next two singles (In Too Deep and Motivation), I decided that I wanted to buy their…

Album Review: Jessica Simpson, “Sweet Kisses” (1999)

When Jessica Simpson hit the music scene in 1999, the radio was filled with songs by boy bands and pop princesses. It was fairly easy for new artists to get lost in the sea of Britney’s and Christina’s, but the thing that seemed to set…

Album Review: *NSYNC, “Celebrity” (2001)

Okay, so I’m going to go ahead and admit right now that I’m a huge *NSYNC fan. And yes, I do love their songs, and think they were robbed every year at the Grammys (I mean, sure it’s an honour to be nominated, but it’s…

Album Review: Kelly Clarkson, “Thankful” (2003)

America loves Kelly Clarkson. Or at least they should, since she won last years title of American Idol. I’ve never been a huge Kelly fan, but I always liked her voice, and thought she had a sweet personality. And being the big AI buff that…

Album Review: Justin Guarini, “Justin Guarini” (2003)

Last summer, I was one of the many people who religiously watched American Idol every week. I laughed at the deluded rejects, sometimes agreed with Simon’s brutally honest critiques, and sympathised with those who didn’t receive enough votes to make it to the next round….