Album Review: Rent (Original Broadway Cast Recording) (1996)

Note: This review reveals minor details of the musical/movie’s plot. The Broadway Musical, Rent, has gotten a lot of buzz recently due to it’s theatrical release last year, but it’s been on the stage since 1996. Jonathan Larson (who unfortunately died before the show made…

Album Review: Jamie Cullum, “Catching Tales” (2005)

I first heard of Jamie Cullum about two years ago while flipping past VH1. His latest music video, All At Sea was in heavy rotation, and I immediately fell in love with the song. I investigated further by purchasing Jamie’s debut album, Twentysomething and was…

Album Review: The Phantom Of The Opera Soundtrack (2004)

So, I feel kind of bad, because I’ve never seen the stage production of The Phantom Of The Opera. Actually, I don’t feel bad, I just feel deprived. According to several friends that have seen it on BROADWAY, I’m really missing out.

Album Review: Plus One, “Exodus” (2003)

When Plus One first arrived on the music scene in 2000, they were labelled the “Christian boy band”. The five members, Jason Perry, Jeremy Mhire, Nate Cole, Gabe Combs, and Nathan Walters had good looks, tight harmonies, and love songs that were good enough to…

Album Review: John Mayer, “Heavier Things” (2003)

In 2003, John Mayer released the follow up to his platinum selling debut, Room For Squares. I was anticipating the release of Heavier Things– after all he hadn’t released any new material for almost two years.

Album Review: John Mayer, “Room For Squares” (2001)

John Mayer is high on the list of my favourite artists. The first time I heard of him was when the video for “No Such Thing” came on MTV. I immediately fell in love with the thoughtful lyrics, wonderful melody, and yes, John’s very cute face…