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<title>Taylor Swift’s New Album</title>
<link>http://www.musicouch.com/Genres/Country/Taylor-Swifts-New-Album.324491</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>The country music sensation, Taylor Swift, is releasing her sophomore album &amp;ldquo;Fearless&amp;rdquo; on Nov. 11. The album will contain 13 songs, all written or co-written by Taylor. The CD's first single &amp;ldquo;Love Story&amp;rdquo; is all about romance and destiny.</p>
<p>"I was going through a situation like that where I could relate. I used to be in high school where you see [a boyfriend] every day. Then I was in a situation where it wasn't so easy for me, and I wrote this song because I could relate to the whole Romeo and Juliet thing. I was really inspired by that story,&amp;rdquo; Taylor tells The Los Angeles Times.</p>
<p>&amp;ldquo;Fearless" is available in two pre-order options. A $75 limited edition box featuring a t-shirt, leather bracelet, photo album and sticker. One lucky purchaser of this box will win a trip to see Taylor in concert as well as an autographed guitar. Also available is just the CD for $13.88.</p>
<p>Taylor's freshman album was a blockbuster, selling more than 3 million copies. The talented singer/songwriter can also add Guinness Book of World Record holder to her resume. Swift landed herself in the pages for being the first ever female singer to write/co-write all songs on a million-selling debut album.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicouch.com%2FGenres%2FCountry%2FTaylor-Swifts-New-Album.324491"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicouch.com%2FGenres%2FCountry%2FTaylor-Swifts-New-Album.324491" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:51:19 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Alanis Morissette - Flavors of Entanglement Album Review</title>
<link>http://www.musicouch.com/Genres/Pop/Alanis-Morissette---Flavors-of-Entanglement-Album-Review.148953</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>I have been a big fan of Alanis Morissette, since I first heard that powerful voice coming at me from the television, while watching a music show. I fell in love instantly, all the emotion Alanis expressed when she bellowed those powerful words out, was so inspirational and comforting. Jagged little Pill became my favorite album in the world and still to this day remains so.</p>
<p>From the second album Supposed former infatuation junkie, to the release of her last studio album So Called Ciaos, Alanis experimented with many different sounds and structures in her music. Whilst the lyrics of her songs stayed of such an artistic high quality all in all it could still not stand up to the masterpiece that was Jagged Little Pill. I found myself missing that feeling of connection coming from her singing, and the nerve peaking pleasure that her music once delivered.</p>
<p>Though it seemed Alanis had settle in a Art house type of music seen since Jagged Little Pillburst back. Alanis's new studio album release  Alanis has now Flavors Of Entanglement is exactly what we all have been waiting for. I will admit having the old harmonica and rock band thrashing in the back would have been nice, but with songs like &amp;ldquo;straight jacket&amp;rdquo; and &amp;ldquo;giggling again for no reason&amp;rdquo; just make you smile and bop to the beat. Alanis has really left herself out in the street naked and emotionally exposed in songs like &amp;ldquo;Tapes&amp;rdquo; and &amp;ldquo;Madness&amp;rdquo;.</p>
<p>I have heard and read a lot of different reviews and seen some bad comments, like &amp;ldquo; its another dig at her ex&amp;rdquo;, but I can honestly say that's not what I see from this album. To me it is an exploration of all the feelings we have when we not only come to an ending chapter in our lives, but when we realize all the unnecessary pain we cause ourselves can take over and make you lose who you are.</p>
<p>So Alanis A+ from me though I would love to hear you play some harmonica on future songs.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicouch.com%2FGenres%2FPop%2FAlanis-Morissette---Flavors-of-Entanglement-Album-Review.148953"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicouch.com%2FGenres%2FPop%2FAlanis-Morissette---Flavors-of-Entanglement-Album-Review.148953" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:20:30 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Lyfe Change </title>
<link>http://www.musicouch.com/Genres/Hip-Hop/Lyfe-Change.117512</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>Where in his second album he seemingly made an attempt to go mainstream, this third effort is back to basics. Absent from this album are the song intros and interludes. Although they told a great story in his first album, the interludes were just annoying and over used in The Phoenix. Apparently, Lyfe learned a lesson.</p>
 
<p>Lyfe Change is a welcome regression to the heartfelt music of his debut, Lyfe 268-192.</p>
 
<p>The album gets off to an interesting start with an intro similar to those provided by Pain in the Ass on Jay-Z's first three albums. "The guy, who stays in the game the longest, is the guy that brings change." Lyfe is trying to make himself a fixture in R&amp;amp;B and stay in the game, this album certainly helps.</p>
 
<p>Keep On Dreaming - (4/5) - The track is very good. Jennings sings certain words with and island accent, it sounds good. Energetic chorus, very good way to start the album</p>
 
<p>Warriors - (4/5) - Good guitar solo in the break, inspirational music.</p>
 
<p>Never Never Land - (5/5) - "30 is not the new 20, it's the same old 30" This is the first song on the album that makes you pause and repeat. The production of the track and melody of the singing intertwine beautifully with a chorus that most everyone will sing along too. It's a great song with mass appeal.</p>
 
<p>Brand New - (5/5) - A very hip R&amp;amp;B and hip hop collaboration with T.I.</p>
 
<p>It's Real - (5/5) - A sexy track promoting safe sex. It's difficult to address contraceptives without it seeming corny and forced (see Trey Songz - Store Run), but Lyfe executes it nicely.</p>
 
<p>Cops Up - (5/5) - Yes! What a vibe. For some reason the chorus reminds me of Phil Collins. The content of the song is a bit typical but you can't deny good music. It's bound to be a hit.</p>
 
<p>You Think You've Got It Bad - (4/5) - Wyclef contributes his usual unusual sound and gives the song a great island feeling. As with a lot of Wyclef's work, it touches on real issues. The song is a reminder to everyone to count our blessings. The beat is reggae inspired and actually well executed. "No guts, no glory. No pain, no story."</p>
 
<p>Wild, Wild, Wild - (4/5) - Lyfe Jennings is the type of artist you want your daughter to listen to. His music doesn't just encourage kids to have relations without mention of consequences. Although the song is not entirely about that, the mere fact that it's mentioned is something different from other R&amp;amp;B artists.</p>
 
<p>Midnight Train - (4/5) - The showcase track. Beautifully produced track that allows Lyfe to show off his vocals</p>
 
<p>Hmmm - (3/5) - A song about his grandmother who recently passed away. It's alright, he's not mourning in this song, he's coping.</p>
 
<p>Old School - (3/5) - If you want a hit, get Snoop? It sure does seem that way; Snoop probably has more crossover appeal than any hip hop artist at the moment. The song is homage to Lyfe's car, and since old cars are all the rage in the west coast, Snoop makes an appearance.</p>
 
<p>Will I Ever - (5/5) - Must Be Nice II? Maybe, he says "Will I ever" before almost every line. It's a good track with commercial potential.</p>
 
<p>Overall, the album is very good. It was difficult to find things I didn't like about the album. Much improved from the last album, Lyfe Change is made for house cleaning and car riding, not necessarily love making. The production and songwriting are very well organized together, and Lyfe's voice is great as usual. This is one of the best albums to come out this year, alongside Mariah Carey, and Estelle.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicouch.com%2FGenres%2FHip-Hop%2FLyfe-Change.117512"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicouch.com%2FGenres%2FHip-Hop%2FLyfe-Change.117512" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 01:47:39 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Joanna Newsom</title>
<link>http://www.musicouch.com/Genres/Rock/Joanna-Newsom.71651</link>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_Newsom">Joanna Newsom’s</a>
 new album “Ys” is not catchy. Almost no repeating chorus to hum along with can be found. But it does grow on you like a forest after a rain. 15 minute long tracks, that you can get lost in, but which do not lose you. Her harp leading, with strings and winds backing up, her alternately screeching and soothing voice relentlessly telling a story. A story which is not linear, and is hard to grasp both melodically and lyrics-wise. She seems to have widened her artillery of intonations from her debut album, the “milk-eyed mender.” </p>
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And everything with wings is restless, aimless, drunk and dour
<br/>The butterflies and birds collide at hot, ungodly hours
<br/>And my clay-colored motherlessness rangily reclines
<br/>Come on home, now! All my bones are dolorous with vines
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<p>With lyrics reminiscent of Tori Amos’ good old days, and the occasional banjo and jaw-harp, This one is definitely a mood setter. A once in a lifetime chance to hear a pixie grow up intricately. </p>																					<a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicouch.com%2FGenres%2FRock%2FJoanna-Newsom.71651"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicouch.com%2FGenres%2FRock%2FJoanna-Newsom.71651" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:13:34 PST</pubDate></item>
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