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Skrillex ~ Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:47:00 +0000

Skrillex's production quality is unmatched. Listen to this album in the highest quality you can find (~320 kbps) and with the best headphones/speakers you can find (for me it's the Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10), and his production will really stand out. Skrillex is incredibly talented and utilizes a highly unique sound. Part of his talent is his ability to draw from all forms of music- Electro, Dubstep, Rap (see: Scatta), Pop (see: Lady Gaga remixes), and his metal (see: The Sadness will never end) background to form an amazing and intense sound.

Skrillex ~ Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites Album buy from Amazon:

Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites EP [Explicit] [$5.99]
Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites Audio CD [$5.51]

Girls ~ Father, Son, Holy Ghost Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:38:00 +0000

The name of this San Francisco band pretty much consolidates every traditional pop song down to its root cause.

The band takes pop roots and branches them out, sometimes elevating them to heavy-metal heights and acid-rock lengths, as on the sprawling "Die," which contains the lines, giddily voiced, "None of us is gonna be just fine / No, we're all going straight to hell tonight."

Girls ~ Father, Son, Holy Ghost Album buy from Amazon:

Father, Son, Holy Ghost (Amazon MP3 Exclusive) [$5.00]
Father, Son, Holy Ghost Audio CD [$8.99]
Father, Son, Holy Ghost Vinyl [$22.55]

Alan Jackson ~ The Greatest Hits Collection

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:17:00 +0000

Alan's brand of traditional country, with just enough of a contemporary edge to appeal to a modern generation, provides a contrast with the prevailing pop country normally recorded by Nashville's major label singers. This collection contains all his big hits from the early part of his career.

Many of the songs are upbeat, happy songs but I was drawn to his music originally by Here in the real world, a sad song that Alan delivers superbly, which was the title track of his debut album.

Alan Jackson 'The Greatest Hits Collection' buy from Amazon:

The Greatest Hits Collection MP3 Album [$5.00]
The Greatest Hits Collection Audio CD [$10.79]

M83 ~ Hurry Up We're Dreaming Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:57:00 +0000

The style employed on "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming" feels like the front end of a burgeoning trend. Gonzalez has a keen sense for melody, which paired with his entrenched connection to ambient and techno sounds, creates something akin to hip-hop; a cut-and-paste form of new wave. "Dreaming," like M83's previous outings, is mostly a synth affair, but the band for the first time employs saxophone, acoustic guitar, flutes and strings to give the album a fuller flavor than, say, 2008's extroverted "Saturdays=Youth."

M83 'Hurry Up We're Dreaming' Album buy from Amazon:

Hurry Up We're Dreaming MP3 Album [$12.99]
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming Audio CD [$12.99]
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming Vinyl [$24.08]

Florence + The Machine ~ Lungs Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:45:00 +0000

Florence and the Machine is one of those little bands that seeps in under the pop radar, and becomes a sensation based on pure talent. And Florence Welch and Co. produce a solid debut, "Lungs," that blends delicate polished instrumentals and different genres -- there's little splatters of pop, punk and soul woven together, and cemented in place by Welch's lovely voice.

Florence + The Machine ~ Lungs Album buy from Amazon:

Lungs MP3 Album [$5.99]
Lungs Audio CD [$10.00]
Lungs [Vinyl] [$18.99]

Steve Miller Band ~ Greatest Hits: 1974-1978

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:30:00 +0000

If I was Steve Miller, i would have been appalled with the way the record company edited down all of these great tracks. What the heck were you thinking Capitol? Every song is edited even the classics like "the joker" and "jet airliner". The best part of "jet airliner" is the awesome opening guiitar solo, well thanks to Capitol Records they edited most of it out.It sounds terrible.
Don't waste your money on this highly edited album.
If you want Steve Miller Band's greatest hits, I suggest you get
Steve Miller Band "young Hearts"-the complete Greatest hits.

Steve Miller Band ~ Greatest Hits: 1974-1978 Album buy from Amazon:

Greatest Hits: 1974-1978 MP3 Album [$5.00]
Greatest Hits 1974-78 Audio CD [$8.01]
Greatest Hits 1974-1978 Green Box [CD + Eco Bag] [$10.94]
The Steve Miller Band: Greatest Hits, 1974-78 [Vinyl] [$19.59]

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band ~ Live Bullet

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:16:00 +0000

How can words convey the electricity swirling around southeast Michigan in 1975 when this lp was recorded at Cobo Hall in Detroit? At 12 I was still listening to AM and "bubblegum" music, but a friend let me borrow a copy of Seger's "Beautiful Loser" and I thought he was " a fox" (the lingo in those days). When the "Live Bullet" lp came out months later, both generations of my family.... parents, aunts, uncles, cousins....everybody had to hear it over and over. It helped that my cousin Debbie had tried to convince us 10 years earlier that Bobby would be a star someday and we hadn't believed her and now we were all eating humble pie (she should have made bets, she'd be rich now!)

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band ~ Live Bullet buy from Amazon:

Live Bullet (2011 Remaster) MP3 Album [$5.00]
Live Bullet Audio CD [$8.85]

Norah Jones ~ Come Away With Me Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:35:00 +0000

It is not just the timbre of Norah Jones's voice that is mature beyond her 22 years. Her assured phrasing and precise time are more often found in older singers as well. She is instantly recognizable, blending shades of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone without sounding like anyone but herself. Any way you slice it, she is a singer to be reckoned with. Her readings of the Hank Williams classic "Cold Cold Heart" and Hoagy Carmichael's "The Nearness of You" alone are worth the price of the CD. Jones's own material, while not bad, pales a bit next to such masterpieces. Jones has all the tools; what will come with experience and some careful listening to artists like J.J. Cale and Shirley Horn is the knack of remaining low-key without sounding sleepy--sometimes less is not, in fact, more.

Norah Jones ~ Come Away With Me Album buy from Amazon:

Come Away With Me MP3 Album [$5.00]
Come Away With Me Audio CD [$7.88]
Come Away With Me [Hybrid SACD - DSD] [$13.86]
Come Away with Me [Vinyl] [$16.97]

Coldplay ~ Parachutes Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:11:00 +0000

"Parachutes" is a really astonishing debut album from the British band Coldplay. "Parachutes" is best described as a mood piece--mellow, melodic, acoustic guitar, mopey at times but ultimately convinced that "Everything's Not Lost."

All the tracks on the album are worth a listen. Highlights include the sublime "Shiver" (truly swoon-worthy), "Yellow" (simply romantic), "Trouble," and the last track, "Everything's Not Lost."

Coldplay ~ Parachutes Album buy from Amazon:

Parachutes MP3 Album [$5.00]
Parachutes Audio CD [$7.59]
Parachutes (Vinyl Limited Edition) [$16.49]
Parachutes Audio CD (Import) [$20.33]

Puscifer ~ Conditions of My Parole Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:43:00 +0000

Been listening to it on my computer for weeks until the release day..... finally got to buy it and play it on my Bose system in my car and WOW!!!!! It sounds sooooo good. I cannot describe the difference this makes when putting it on a good system.

Do yourself a favor today, buy this album! If you are fans of Tool or APC, you may think some Puscifer's songs are a little strange. But I can tell you there is nothing strange about this album, it's a beautiful and true representation of Maynard's art at it's best. You won't regret it!

Puscifer ~ Conditions of My Parole Album buy from Amazon:

Conditions of My Parole MP3 Album [$7.99]
Conditions of My Parole Audio CD [$10.98]
Conditions of My Parole Vinyl [$26.47]

Foster The People ~ Torches Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:04:00 +0000

This is a highly anticipated CD release by the trio of Mark Foster, Cubbie Fink & Mark Ponitus since forming the band Foster The People in the late 2009. This great effort CD release (10 tracks), titled 'Torches' opens with a solid track/gem/stand-out track "Helena Beat" : a techno-pop track with wonderful high pitched vocals & melody. This is my favourite track from this CD & hence the title of my review. "Pumped Up Kicks" is a great 'altered voiced' second track. Other great tracks include "Call It What You Want" (up-tempo track with great vocals & melody), "Waste", "I Would Do Anything For You" (beautiful vocals/keyboard combination) & "Houdini" (a techno-pop-dance track with some interesting whistling sounds). Okay tracks include "Don't Stop (Color On The Walls)", "Life On The Nickel", "Miss You" (rather 'noisy' music track with good vocals) & "Warrant" (up-tempo track with drum/techno sound/bass combination).

Foster The People ~ Torches Album buy from Amazon:

Torches MP3 Album [$9.99]
Torches [+Digital Booklet] [$9.99]
Torches Audio CD [$9.00]
Torches Vinyl [$18.80]

Toby Keith ~ Clancy's Tavern Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:49:00 +0000

When Keith sings, "Don't expect too much and I won't let you down" don't believe him. On this his 15th album, Keith has up the ante again and has set himself a career high standard. After having no top 10 hits from his last disc "Bullets in the Gun" and with no gold albums since 2008's "That Don't Make Me a Bad Guy," Keith has wizened up and have packed this disc with his best music in years. Keith has teamed up with Eddy Raven, Scotty Emerick, Bobby Pinson to craft songs with less predictable storylines and more multi-dimensional characters. In fact, there are no wasted characters in his songs; every character help convey Keith's emotions in very believable capacity.

Toby Keith ~ Clancy's Tavern Album buy from Amazon:

Clancy's Tavern MP3 Album [$9.99]
Clancy's Tavern [+digital booklet] [$9.49]
Clancy's Tavern Audio CD [$11.99]

Sheryl Crow ~ The Very Best Of Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Yes, the biggest hits ("Strong Enough," "All I Wanna Do," "If It Makes You Happy") are here, and so are some small ones ("Leaving Las Vegas" and "Home"), but bona fide Top 40 hits like "Can't Cry Anymore" and the TERRIFIC "Anything But Down" are completely ignored. And the Grammy-nominated non-album track "I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday" is left off, in favor of non-hit material like "The Difficult Kind."

Sheryl Crow ~ The Very Best Of Album buy from Amazon:

The Very Best Of (Digital) [$5.00]
The Very Best of Sheryl Crow Audio CD [$11.68]

Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile Yo-Yo Ma ~The Goat Rodeo Sessions

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:24:00 +0000

Of all the Sony recordings with Edgar as the common denominator (Appalachian Waltz, Appal. Journey, Short Trip Home, his solo effort, Melody of the Rhythm), this one is by far the best! My favorite instrumental up to this point was "Look Away" with Edgar, Chris and Joshua Bell. The Goat Rodeo album is very much in the same spirit as "Look Away." Overall, an incredible blend of Celtic, Classical and Jazz/Funk stylings topped off with 2 tracks that include vocals by that lady from 'Crooked Still' and Chris. The addition of guitar, piano and banjolin (I think) makes it stand out even more from the other ones. Way to go, Stuart, Yo Yo, Chris & Edgar! The new Fab Four!

Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile Yo-Yo Ma ~The Goat Rodeo Sessions buy from Amazon:

The Goat Rodeo Sessions MP3 Album [$9.99]
The Goat Rodeo Sessions Audio CD [$9.99]
The Goat Rodeo Sessions [+video] [+digital booklet] [$10.99]

Rush ~ Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits (1974-1987)

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:08:00 +0000

Released in 2003, this is the 3rd Rush compilation, and it contains 16 tracks.As Rush dawned on their 30th Anniversary, their old label Mercury(Who they disbanded with in 1987) decided to release a compilation to commemorate the event. Taking songs off the many

Rush albums between 1974-1987, it manages to incorporate at least one song from each album released during that time period except for Caress of Steel, an underrated gem.

Rush ~ Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits (1974-1987) Album buy from Amazon:

Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits (1974-1987) MP3 Album [$5.00]
The Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987 Audio CD [$9.48]
Spirit of Radio: G.H. 1974-1987 Audio CD (Eco) [$14.37]

Five Finger Death Punch ~ American Capitalist

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:58:00 +0000

Five Finger Death Punch's third studio album American Capitalist firmly continues the formula which the band had established on their previous two releases, especially their sophomore release War Is The Answer. This 2011 album is comprised primarily three minute tracks full of bouncy riffs, flailing double kicks and a mixture or hard verses with radio choruses.

Five Finger Death Punch ~ American Capitalist buy from Amazon:

American Capitalist [Explicit] MP3 Album [$7.99]
American Capitalist Audio CD [$9.99]
American Capitalist Vinyl [$21.33]

The Beach Boys ~ The Greatest Hits Volume 1: 20 Good Vibrations

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:47:00 +0000

In 1999-2000, Capitol Records put out three separate volumes of the Beach Boys greatest hits. For the casual fan who didn't want to shell out for the box set GOOD VIBRATIONS, this seemed like a logical marketing decision. Volume I has the highest hit quotient and included all of their Sixties Top 10 hits (with the exception of "When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)"). The 12-page foldout booklet is a bit awkward, but it contains a terrific essay by Beach Boy author Brad Elliot, recording information on each song, and great photos (including a couple including one-time Beach Boy David Marks).

The Beach Boys ~ The Greatest Hits Volume 1: 20 Good Vibrations Album buy from Amazon:

The Greatest Hits Volume 1: 20 Good Vibrations MP3 Album [$5.00]
Beach Boys - 20 Good Vibrations, The Greatest Hits Audio CD [$8.03]

The Temptations ~ The Definitive Collection

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:31:00 +0000

If you love The Temptations, you'll love this collection of songs. But I wouldn't call it "Definitive" as it doesn't include songs like "Beauty's Only Skin Deep." And it seemed to me that a couple of the songs ended more abruptly and didn't completely "play out" as I remember they did on vinyl 45. Still, these are great songs and never fail to put me in a good mood.

The Temptations ~ The Definitive Collection Album buy from Amazon:

The Definitive Collection MP3 Album [$5.00]
Definitive Collection Audio CD [$11.68]

She & Him ~ Volume One Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:23:00 +0000

Zooey Deschanel is definitely a child of California's better nature. On her and M. Ward's first record, she harks back to the golden era of the Golden State, somewhere between Sweetheart of the Rodeo and Heart Like a Wheel, when singer-songwriters from all corners of the US, Canada, and Britain were all in Cali making laid-back, radio-friendly records with a country bent. From the first listen, it's clear how steeped she is in her parents' record collection. (They were both active in Hollywood during that time, so I'm assuming it's their influence. NB - Her father Caleb did the cinematography for A Woman Under the Influence. +1000 Cali points.)

She & Him 'Volume One' Album buy from Amazon:

Volume One MP3 Album [$5.00]
Volume One Audio CD [$9.25]
Volume One [Vinyl] [$15.67]

Sonic Youth ~ Hits Are For Squares

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:11:00 +0000

Sonic Youth's Hits Are For Squares, previously available only through limited outlets now available everywhere. Hits Are For Squares is a collection of songs from Sonic Youth's career curated by a diverse group of artists, actors, directors and musicians whose own progressive and unconventional style is akin to the freestyle expression of Sonic Youth's music. The artisans handpicked by Sonic Youth include Catherine Keener, Beck, Mike D, Radiohead, Portia De Rossi, Diablo Cody, Allison Anders, Dave Eggers and Mike Watt, Eddie Vedder, Michelle Williams, Flea, Gus Van Sant, David Cross, Chloe Sevigny, and The Flaming Lips. Also included is the track "Slow Revolution" written and recorded for the original release.

Sonic Youth ~ Hits Are For Squares Album buy from Amazon:

Hits Are For Squares MP3 Album [$3.99]
Hits Are for Squares Audio CD [$10.68]

Mumford & Sons ~ Sigh No More Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:43:00 +0000

Those of us who have been anxiously awaiting the U.S. release of Sigh No More are rejoicing! This truly amazing album is finally here.

Having come out in October in the U.K. and most everywhere else, Mumford & Son's debut album Sigh No More is without a doubt one of the best albums I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. The London-based quartet will sweep you off your feet with their stunning harmonies and musical craftsmanship.

Mumford & Sons ~ Sigh No More Album buy from Amazon:

Sigh No More MP3 Album [$7.99]
Sigh No More Audio CD [$9.00]
Sigh No More Vinyl [$16.82]

The Civil Wars ~ Barton Hollow Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:59:00 +0000

2011 debut full length from the Folk/Country duo. The Civil Wars consists of John Paul White, hailing from Florence, AL and Joy Williams, originally from Santa Cruz, CA, but now residing in East Nashville. The duo's chance meeting a year and a half ago fueled an immediate songwriting chemistry and creative synergy. Their second show ever, performed at a sold out Eddie's Attic, was recorded and released as a free digital album. Of the duo, Reg's Coffee House host, Scott Register, praises: 'In my 13 years on the radio, few of the artists I've championed had as immediate a reaction as The Civil Wars. When I first spun `Poison & Wine' listeners couldn't get enough of it and wanted to own it immediately. This band has the `it' factor that you look for. Don't miss out.'

The Civil Wars ~ Barton Hollow Album buy from Amazon:
Barton Hollow MP3 Album [$4.99]
Barton Hollow Audio CD [$9.89]
Barton Hollow Vinyl [$19.29]

Cake 'Showroom Of Compassion' Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:29:00 +0000

"Showroom Of Compassion" has standard classic Cake sounding fare like "Long Time", "Mustache Man (Wasted)" and "Sick Of You" that easily conjure up memories of former glories "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" and "Never There". Then there's some ballads like the Frank Sinatra cover "What's Now Is Now", the instrumental "Teenage Pregnancy", the country waltz "Bound Away", the Christmas-belled "The Winter" and the wry observational album closer "Italian Guy" plus the catchy "Got To Move".

Cake 'Showroom Of Compassion' Album buy from Amazon:
Showroom Of Compassion [$5.00]
Showroom Of Compassion Audio CD [$11.97
Showroom Of Compassion Vinyl [$18.68]

Various Artists ~ Pure 70's Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:38:00 +0000

The album starts with Free performing a huge hit for them entitled "All Right Now." This rocks hard and that guitar work does a lot for this song. Free sings and plays this like the champs they were and still remain; and the melody is catchy and even memorable! Boston's "More Than A Feeling" has a softer rock flavor to it; but those guitars come in big to rock on the musical interlude. Boston really knew how to turn out a rock ballad! In addition, The Allman Brothers Band does "Ramblin' Man" faultlessly, this country rocking tune never had them sounding better; the tune is also quite catchy and The Allman Brothers don't ever skip a beat--great!

Various Artists ~ Pure 70's Album buy from Amazon:
http://amzn.to/rVn63b [$5.00]

LMFAO 'Sorry For Party Rocking' Album

noreply@blogger.com (2Points Production) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:12:00 +0000

LMFAO is definitely on to something really fun. After listening to their hit single and really awesome music video for Party Rock Anthem (recommend everyone check it out on youtube) and their other really fun music videos I decided to buy the CD. Unfortunately aside from their really good singles there is only a couple of other songs on the CD that are up to the same quality level. None of the bonus songs on this special edition are particularly good either.

LMFAO 'Sorry For Party Rocking' Album buy from Amazon:
http://amzn.to/rzLIOT (Explicit) [$5.00]
http://amzn.to/tvuBL2 (Deluxe Version) [$7.99]

Party Rock (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version) [Explicit] [$5.99]