Reviews and Unboxings Galore

HUGE NEWS

2012-07-18T22:23:00.000-07:00

I'm making a comeback! For the next couple of weeks, i'll be redesigning the blog, and the posts. I'm also going to stop using Flickr for my photos because that's a huge issue. I already have posts planned. Some of them are:

Track-by-track review of Marina & The Diamonds's new album "Electra Heart"
CD Tour of Electra Heart
Product tour of the new Skullcandy Ink'd 2.0
Lady Gaga x Terry Richardson Review (I know it's waaay too late)

Maybe some more track-by-track reviews of albums that came out during my hiatus?

New posts will come as early as the first week of August (MY BIRTHDAY!!) So stay tuned :)

About the album tours....

2011-10-07T19:16:00.000-07:00

I am really sorry if some tours won't play or are unavailable. Youtube blocks them worldwide. Do you guys have any suggestions for my alum tours? Please share a comment below or tell me which album tours aren't working so I can fix them immediately! Thanks for the support guys!

Review: Beyoncé - Countdown - The Video

2011-10-07T19:14:00.000-07:00

Beyoncé just released her latest music video for such a phenomenal song, Countdown. Beyoncé also recently revealed at the 2011 MTV VMA's that she is pregnant with Jay-Z's baby! You guys don't know how happy I am for her! Guess what this video features.... a huge baby bump!!!

Synopsis:

There isn't really a synopsis to this. The video features a full-fledged Beyoncé smiling, being happy, and dancing (even though she's pregnant)! Don't worry, this won't hurt Baby Sasha Fierce. I'm speculating that she filmed some of the choreography beforehand her baby's development.

It features a lot of mirror effects and color changes. Beyoncé also sports tons of hairdos in this video. She's just being happy and whimsical because she got her wish! "I'm try'na make us THREE, from us TWO, (you're) still the ONE" I see what you did there, Beyoncé.

Haven't you guys noticed? Her whole album 4 is gravitated towards wanting to have a family with her hubby, Jay-Z.

No just for this post, just watch the video! You won't regret it!

Overall Rating: 5 Stars!

Album Tour: Vanessa Hudgens - V

2011-09-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

Another request taken from a reader!

Vanessa has been in movies lately like Sucker Punch and Beastly. Her music career seems like it's over.

The Packaging: It's a typical debut album with the large booklet (which I like) and tons of promotional photos. The music is phenomenal

See The Album tour After the jump!!!

Album Tour: Ashley Tisdale - Headstrong

2011-09-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

A reader requested for this to be posted so here it is!

Ashley has been dormant lately and I don't know about her nowadays. I hope she comes out with new music.

The Packaging: It's really nice and teen-ish. It's all nice and the album cover folds out into a long pamphlet with the lyrics, credits, and thank you's.

See The Album Tour after the jump!

Album Tour: Katy Perry - Teenage Dream - Limited Edition Cotton Candy Scented Version

2011-09-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

Another album tour - Katy Perry!

Katy Perry has been running strong in this album era. The one thing I don't like about it? The cheesy collaboration remixes of the songs in this album. It's like a desperate attempt for the #1 spot.

The packaging: It's a really nice digipak. The cotton candy scent is addictive. I love the simplicity of the cover, and how it has a lot of promo photos inside. The CD looks like a candy or mint. I'm actually worried if the scent would wear off.

See the Album Tour After The Jump!!!!

Album Tour: Beyoncé - I Am...Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas

2011-09-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

I have another album tour for you guys!

Beyonce is such a nice and genuine person. I started loving her last summer. She is phenomenal; not to mention that she's friends with Lady Gaga!!

The Packaging: I bought this CD used at ZIA for only $10.99 and it's in a fair condition with a few scratches and tears. This comes with 2 CD's and one DVD so you won't be disappointed. The only one I don't like about it is its booklet. It's too short. Nothing much to show in the booklet.

See the album tour after the jump!!

Album Tour: Demi Lovato - Unbroken

2011-09-24T10:14:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!!! I'm back and I'll be posting album tours soon. I took the request I got into consideration and I'll be posting an album tour of V and Headstrong soon!

Demi's back. She is stronger than ever! She just released this CD this week and I really love all the songs.

If you didn't know, Demi underwent rehab because she was having issues with her childhood and bullying. She's now taking a stand against bullying and I am so proud of her.

The Packaging: The packaging is nice. The only thing I didn't like about it is its price. It's too expensive for 15 tracks. The booklet doesn't disappoint. It has tons of promo photos similar to Don't Forget and Here We Go Again. The CD is simple and it has a brownish-maroon color.

Watch the album tour after the jump!!

Review: Lady Gaga - Yoü & I - The Video

2011-08-16T16:56:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga just released her latest video for her new single Yoü & I. It features 2 of Lady Gaga's alter egos.

This song is for her "Nebraska Guy" also known as Lüc Carl.

The single cover shows her male alter ego, Jo Calderone aggressively smoking a cigarette.

Watch the Latest Video Masterpiece along with my review after the jump!

News: Lady Gaga - "Yoü and I" Single Covers Revealed

2011-08-05T19:02:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga took her twitter to reveal the Single Covers for her latest single, Yoü and I. Prior to revealing the single covers, "You&ISingleCover" was trending worldwide on Twitter. Lady Gaga added to the tweet: "You will never find what you are looking for in love, if you don't love yourself. #You&ISingleCover.".

The Single cover features her once-secret alter ego, Jo Calderone with messy hair, smoking a cigarette.

So monsters. What do you think of the single covers? Which one do you like better? Tell me in the comments section. :)

Album Tour: Rihanna - 3 CD Box Set

2011-07-18T15:01:00.000-07:00

This is the first ever box set that I have ever purchased and I am fairly satisfied with it. It features her 3 Albums, Music OF The Sun, A girl Like Me, and Good Girl Gone Bad.

The Packaging: It's a small box with 3CD's that is fitted for 4. The 4th Cd Slot has a label that says "Space Reserved to Complete Your Collection" I opened it and much to my surprise, it's a huge poster. I didn't know about that AT ALL so I was really happy. The CD's booklets don't have lyrics but they fold out into small posters like other albums.

Album Tour: Selena Gomez - When The Sun Goes Down (Target Exclusive Version))

2011-07-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

Selena Gomez's 3rd Studio album and it's amazing how far she has gone after Kiss & Tell + A Year Without Rain. Selena just only gets better and better.

The Packaging: It's a jewel case, but it is fancies a vintage look to it. The booklet is just so, amazing. I really like how she makes this album vintage-ish and she looks like a pin-up girl in one of the photos where she poses in front of a ship's steering wheel. oh god everyone must buy this amazing work. My favorite song is "Middle Of Nowhere"

Album Tour: Beyoncé - I Am...Sasha Fierce (2009 Deluxe Edition)

2011-07-17T15:13:00.000-07:00

Even though I wanted the Platinum Edition, this one sufficed because I think this is amazing. The music is really beautiful and The album booklet is just elegantly black and white.

The packaging: It's a jewel case in which there are several promo pics of Beyoncé from her album photoshoot. I really wanted the 2 CD version... But this did well too. THe music is amazing. Everyone should go out and buy this masterpiece.

My Favorite song from this album is "Smash Into You"

Album Tour: Lady Gaga - The Fame Monster (2CD Limited Edition Digipak)

2011-07-17T14:54:00.000-07:00

Here is Lady Gaga's 2nd Album, The Fame Monster. It's fairly old. It's probably one of the first CD's I have ever bought but I really take care of it still. I bought this Cd in the Philippines, way back before we moved here to Vegas.

The Packaging: It's a digipak, but slightly bulkier than the other ones because this has 2 CDs. The Booklet that comes with it has the booklets for The Fame Monster and The Fame. "The Fame Monster" is written on with Gold foil and it's kind of amazing. I'm aiming to buy the Standard version of The Fame Monster as soon as I can.

Album Tour: Lady Gaga - Telephone: The Remixes + Bad Romance: The Remixes

2011-07-16T21:14:00.000-07:00

Hunting CD Singles in Stores is like hunting for Horcruxes. UGGHHHH . lol

Nothing much to say about these Cd's but I love the remixes. :D

Album Tour: Miranda Cosgrove - Sparks Fly (Deluxe Version)

2011-07-16T20:52:00.000-07:00

Miranda Cosgrove ------ Sparks Fly: It's just really soulful and it's fun to see her versatility when it comes to acting and music. She's great, but I do advise her to turn down the autotune a little? Just a suggestion.

The Packaging: It's a neat little digipak that has 2 pockets inside. One for the poster and lyrics and on for the CD. The Cd, however isn't that aesthetic? Just saying. The album is amazing. My favorite track is Brand New You. She looks beautiful in the photoshoot!

No Jump.

Album Tour: Emily Osment - All The Right Wrongs E.P.

2011-07-16T20:46:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I posted an album tour and I apologize for that, it's just that I rarely find the time to make the videos now. But I'll post about 5 today or more to make up for what i missed. :)

Emily Osment: Well, I should start out to say that I love her music in this CD but her "Fight Or Flight " CD just lost her soul, I think. I know she likes that pop but in this E.P. she is really soulful, so to speak?...

Don't get me wrong, I'm still gonna buy "Fight or Flight".

The Packaging: It's really simple and green. It only has 6 songs, but it's alright. I bought it at Best Buy for about $6.99 ? I don't remember exactly. The cover folds out into a mini-poster, and at the back are the lyrics and credits and Thank Yous.

See the album tour after the JUMP.

Review: Demi Lovato - Skyscraper - The Video + Song

2011-07-13T19:13:00.000-07:00

Demi Lovato just recently released her latest single from her 3rd album.

Demi has been through A LOT during the late 2010's. This song is her "cry for help" as she says. She's a really strong woman and she's going to come back up like a skyscraper. She's been to rehab. To bring it to simple words. Because she has been suffering depression, cutting, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts because of various reasons and mainly because of bullying.

The Song: Well, It's a "Bring me Down, I'll come back stronger" song. It has that emotional Demi voice and it is evident that Demi poured her heart out into this record. Keeping in good thought of what she went through, this song is really an emotionally amazing song. Her voice in this song is slightly raspy. I have no other words for my amazement for Demi.

OVERALL RATING: 5 Stars

The Video: It's a really thoughtful video. It has Demi in a desert singing the song around a small red heart in a glass box. She holds up hollow frames; thinking they symbolize her public image, and she is showing her moving on from the Disney image and now an independent woman. She walks in glass, symbolizing her self harm issues and how she triumphed over them. Kudos to you, Demi. But it's kind of bland and boring so...

OVERALL RATING: 4.5 STARS

edit: Here's the official video! =)

Review: Beyoncé - Best Thing I Never Had - The Video

2011-07-07T18:58:00.000-07:00

Beyonce' just recently released her new video "Best Thing I never Had" and here's the scoop and review.

Synopsis:

So this is a video where Beyonce' is singing while preparing for her wedding. I guess that she starts remembering her old boyfriend that wasn't very good to her. So it shows an old prom footage from the 90's and it shows a young Beyonce dancing with her suckish boyfriend.

Is the video continues, Beyonce continues to dress up and in her wedding, she was all happy and whimsical. At the reception, her lingerie was removed by her husband. It's a common wedding standard which I don't know much about.

She ends the video by walking away in the dress all fabulously donning a similar walk to Lady Gaga's in her video Alejandro.

OVERALL RATING: 5 STARS

She turned up her volume and she's being heard. Kudos to you, Beyonce.

Review: Selena Gomez - Love You Like A Love Song - The Video

2011-06-23T18:16:00.000-07:00

Our lovely Selena Gomez just released her latest video for her 2nd single from her 3 Studio Album, When The Sun Goes Down.

Just a heads up to all Selena Fans out there: Her album is to be released next week, June 28 so be sure to buy it ! A heads up too to my album tour viewers is that I probably won't be able to post the album tour right away because I'm short on Ca$h. sorrrry. It's summer so I don't have any allowance but my Birthday is coming up so I guess i'll ask for something extravagantly expensive. lol.

BACK TO SELENA.

In case you didn't know, she's currently dating Justin Bieber, who is a year younger than she is; which is weird for me... BUT I'm happy for Selena.

The Video + My Review after the jumpp. hop. pagebreak. whatever you all it.

Review: Britney Spears - I Wanna Go - The Video

2011-06-22T00:40:00.000-07:00

So Britney just released her latest video for her 3rd Single off her latest studio album, Femme Fatale.

This video is totally out of the blue. I was just having my first listen at Selena Gomez's new album, When The Sun Goes Down, and then this video popped up on my Youtube Home page.

I won't put in any GAGA in this post as much as I can. I promise for all those Britney fans out there.

Britney just started her tour with Nicki Minaj, The Femme Fatale Tour. Apparently she actually sings LIVE now, but her vocals sound suspiciously similar to the original studio vocals. Just saying.

wellllll. off to the review and the video -->

Review: Lady Gaga - The Edge of Glory - The Video

2011-06-16T18:18:00.000-07:00

Vevo and Lady Gaga just released her new video for her 3 Single from her album, Born This Way.

The edge of glory is a song, dedicated to Grandpa Germanotta, who recently passed away about 7 Months ago. I love how Gaga somehow turns something sad, into a celebration. Instead of mourning for her grandpa's death, she instead made a song to celebrate her grandpa's living years. There is also a soulful saxophone solo from Clarence Clemons.

I would love to have this song played at my funeral. The video is finally here.

Watch the Video + My Review after the jump! =)

Review: Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - The Video

2011-06-15T12:45:00.000-07:00

Katy Perry just unveiled her latest video for her 4 Single off her 2nd Studio album, Teenage Dream.

But I have to say, Katy still looks beautiful with her nerdy ensemble. Ehem. In this video, Katy Perry isn't herself. She's Kathy Beth Terry. Her 8th-Grade alter ego. It's kind of unhappy with that because she made a Facebook page for this non existent girl, that posts videos that say "No One Likes Me. :(".. All I can say is.. uh huh. Yeah. Cool Story Bro.

She's also following the footsteps of Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga in alter egos. Nicki with Roman, Barbie, Martha, and Rrrrrrosa; and Gaga with her very hidden male alter ego, Jo Calderone.

Enough with alter egos! Review + Video after the jump!

Review: Selena Gomez - Bang Bang Bang - The Song

2011-06-07T13:11:00.000-07:00

Selena Gomez just released her new song "Bang Bang Bang" from her upcoming album "When The Sun Goes Down".

Selena has a totally amazing voice in my opinion. This is a more of a techie song than her previous 2 albums.

REVIEW: This song is obviously directed at Nick Jonas and Selena is bragging about her new boy, Justin Bieber. She hints that her new boy has SWAGGER. Who always says SWAG? Justin Bieber. So, Yes. Beliebers don't hate. Unfortunately this song still has to grow on me this week. I like it, but I think it sounds similar to La Roux's Bulletproof song. Just Saying. It's still amazing!

OVERALL RATING: 4.5 STARS

Listen to the song courtesy of VEVO:

Review: iWave - XBASS

2011-06-06T16:04:00.000-07:00

OKAY. First off, I am pissed. Pissed as pissed can be. The store I buy headphones from had a price increase from $9.99 to $16.99 So I didn't get to buy the Skullcandy Headphones I wanted. THEN, My dad and brother suggested these iWave XBASS Headphones because it boasts it has this so called "Crystal Clear" sound and Bass.

As I got home I was actually excited to try these headphones out. Turns out, those were all CHEAP LIES. Because first of all, All you hear is the thump. "BBP.BBP.BBP". The quality is just Downright shitty. I hate it.

If ever the vocals are loud enough, they come out really muffled. It's a piece of shit compared to all of my other previously reviewed headphones. The headphones look stylish enough but it.is.just.too.shitty.

Well that's what to expect with $5.99 Headphones. SHIT.

I rest my case.

So I DO NOT. I Repeat, DO NOT, recommend these to people with headphone standards because this is just so shitty.