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Britney Spears Returns to Stage

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Thu, 3 May 2007 21:39:00 +0300

Britney Spears
Britney Spears hit the stage May 1, with what was believed to be her first public performance in nearly three years.

Wearing a short skirt, go-go boots, a pink top, and a brown wig, the 25-year-old mother of two raced through her greatest hits at the House Of Blues in San Diego, California.

The set lasted less than 15 minutes, reportedly irritating some concertgoers who paid upwards of $125 per ticket. Mounting the concert under heavy security, the club advertised the headliners as "The M & Ms."

Attendees didn't know Britney Spears was performing until an hour after the doors opened. Rumors of a Spears show had spread via the Internet and local radio stations.

The House Of Blues web site advertised two more Southern California concerts by "The M & Ms": one in Anaheim on May 2, and the other in West Hollywood on May 3.

Depeche Mode - A Pain That I'm Used To

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:31:00 +0300

The second single lifted from the Brand New Depeche Mode album "Playing The Angel". This two track single version includes the "A Pain That I'm Used To"" album version plus the Exclusive B-Side "Newborn".

The Best Damn Thing..Avril Lavigne

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:41:00 +0300

CD
1. Girlfriend
2. I Can Do Better
3. Runaway
4. The Best Damn Thing
5. When You're Gone
6. Everything Back But You
7. Hot
8. Innocence
9. I Don't Have To Try
10. One Of Those Girls
11. Contagious
12. Keep Holding On

Kelly Clarkson - Never Again

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:26:00 +0300

back with the first single from her upcoming album My December. She's definitely in a rocking mood, and she doesn't sound happy. Listen to "Never Again"

Iris - Disconnect

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:09:00 +0300

Tracklisting
01. Lose in Wanting
02. Saving Time
03. Endless
04. Twilight
05. The Way I Live My Life
06. Annie Would I Lie To You
07. Danger is the Shame
08. Waves Crash In
09. Loom
10. The Picture
11. Annie Would I Lie To You ( Hereafter Mix )
12. Endless

There seems to be no end to the rising popularity of Texas-based Electro-act Iris ! Following the mega-success of their most recent album ''Wrath'' they now deliver a very special European re-release of their debut-album ''Disconnect'' for Germany's Infacted label. Complete with re-mastered quality and new artwork, this new Edition of ''Disconnect'' comes complete with two NEW and EXCLUSIVE specially recorded BONUS tracks too !

Zombie Girl - Blood, Brains & Rock'n Roll

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:56:00 +0300

Tracklisting
Disc 1 :-
01. Blood, Brains & Rock’n Roll
02. Jesus Was A Zombie
03. Creature Of Night
04. Living Dead Superstars
05. Go Zombie
06. Creepy Crawler ( Album Edit )
07. Dance Of The Headless Corpse
08. The Darkness
09. Today
10. Gonna Getcha
11. Funeral Pyre
12. Prey
13. Fading Away ( ZG Version )

Disc 2 ( Only Available With This Limited Edition Box Set ) :-
01. Bonesniffer
02. Jesus Was A Zombie ( MORTIIS Version )
03. Bleeder ( Industrial Strength Mix by Seb )
04. Symphony Of The Living Dead
05. Symphony Of The Living Dead ( Part II )
06. Trioxin ( Instrumental )
07. We Are The Ones
08. Elsie
09. Sex ( I’m A )
10. Screams From The Cemetery
11. House Of 1000 Corpses ( Bonus Track )
12. Flesheatear’s Online ( A Message To The World )

Nine Inch Nails

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:34:00 +0300

Brand New single from Reznor and Co - this Limited Edition UK 9" Vinyl includes includes the title track plus the Exclusive '_OpalHeartClinic_Niggy_Tardusted ( Escaped…' version....

Down load Survivalism

Eve - Tambourine (MQ)

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:13:00 +0300

Her last album was released about 5-6 years ago, so it's been a long wait. The new album is titled "Here I Am" and It's due out August 7th! Here is her first single produced by Swizz Beats, which im deff feelin, but feel it could've been better

Diddy [ft. Keyshia Cole, Yung Joc, The Game, Big Boi & Rich Boy] - Last Night [Remix]

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:57:00 +0300

This is the remix to Diddy' latest single Last Night

A Beginners Guide to Acoustic Guitar Strings

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:28:00 +0300

There will come a time when you have to consider replacing the strings on your first guitar, the question is when? That will depend on a number of factors, how often you play, how long you play for, your playing style and how well you look after your strings. A general rule of thumb is to replace the strings after 20-30 hours of play.

Why do I have to change the strings?

When you play, the oil in the skin at the ends of your fingers is transferred to the strings. This will further attract dirt which will collect on the strings. This will cause the strings to deaden and vibrate unevenly along their length. The sweat from your fingers will also cause the strings to corrode and you will notice this with a discolouration of the string over a period of time. The dirt will eventually find its way to the core of the string causing it to corrode and weaken. A good tip to prolong the life of the strings is to wipe them after playing.

What type of strings should I buy?

You should always replace strings with those designed to be used with the type of guitar you have. If you have a steel string guitar do not be tempted to re string it with nylon strings to overcome the effects of sore fingers for example. There are a number of reasons why a steel string guitar is not suitable for nylon strings. Without going into great detail these are - the nut slots will be too narrow for nylon strings and the saddle angle.
Even more risky is stringing a classical guitar with steel strings (although some classical guitar strings have steel wound nylon strings for the three lower E, A and D strings). Nylon strings are under less tension than steel string so the guitar construction takes this into account. The facing and internal braces are weaker and you might even pull the bridge off. Also, the neck of most nylon string guitars won’t have an internal reinforcement, a truss rod, to keep the neck straight. Without this the neck will bend causing the action (height of the strings above the fingerboard) to change and make playing very difficult.

What are strings made from?

There are three common types of steel acoustic guitar strings

Bronze Wound - These are the most common type and have a bright sound when brand new which fades quickly with time.

Phosphor Bronze Wound - Is a bronze and phosphor alloy which is used to give the string a warmer sound and extended tonal life.

Silk & Steel - The wound strings have a thin steel core which is surrounded by nylon filaments and then wrapped in silver plated brass windings. This type of string gives a much softer sound and is less durable than other types of string. The strings are under less tension which makes it easier to depress them.

Thick or Thin?

Using thicker or thinner strings allows you to change the tone and playability. A thicker, larger gauge, string requires greater tension which means the string will require more pressure to depress but will vibrate less. Less vibration allows you to reduce the action i.e. move the strings closer to the fingerboard. Thinner, lighter gauge, strings have the opposite effect. If you change the thickness of the strings on your guitar you may have to have it adjusted so that the action remains the same.

Finally, strings are a personal choice. Only by trying different makes and gauges will you fully experience each of the effects discussed above and be able to make a more measured decision.

The Evolution of Legal Music Downloads

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:10:00 +0300

Music companies and artists were enraged years ago by Napster, a website that allowed online enthusiasts to download and share music without any charge. As a result record sales dipped and many companies lost millions. People figured that since you can get songs from the internet, there was no reason to buy CDs. Cases were filed at Napster and many people were charged for stealing music. After finally being closed down by record companies, Napster and similar websites have been revamped to provide legal musk download.

Although many online sites still offer free music downloads, most of these music downloads are littered by spyware and virus. These sites are illegal and can wreck havoc to you computer. You may choose to download music from these sites but do at your peril. After being reincarnated Napster is now a safe and legal music download site that offer free membership. Restrictions have been placed on some songs but these are meant to protect the rights of the music companies and the singers who made the song...
hereType Today legal music download sites have replaced the illegal sites of the past and are becoming more popular. After realizing that paying for music downloads help the music industry, many people have become comfortable with paying for the songs they want. MP3 players have also contributed to the rise of modern digital music and legal music downloads. Those who still chose to defy the law to acquire free music are finding out the hard way that the risks of downloading music through illegal means can be costly mistakes.

The risks of downloading music on sites that are not for legal music download far outweigh the gains. With each song you download you also receive a bonus of spyware, malware, and viruses to infect your system. You cannot rely on firewalls and antivirus programs to protect you every time you download free music. Sure, they will be able to detect a few corrupted files but for how long? To be on the safe side and to avoid spyware, virus, and legal charges, support legal music download sites to enjoy junk free music.

My Chemical Romance

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sun, 8 Apr 2007 09:29:00 +0300

New Jersey hardcore band My Chemical Romance achieved a surprising degree of success with their Goth-tinged, woe-is-me take on punk. Labeled everything from emo and pop-punk to post-hardcore and screamo, My Chemical Romance are one of several bands from the early 2000s that created a potent, commercially viable blend of all the above subgenres. By also adding touches of metal, glam, and other unexpected sounds, the band has managed to keep things fresh and entertaining amidst all the angst and black eyeliner. My Chemical Romance: Gerard Way (vocals); Frank Lero, Ray Toro (guitar); Mikey Way (bass guitar); Bob Bryar (drums). Additional personnel: Cheech Lero, Jamie Muhoberac, Liza Minelli, Rob Cavallo. Recording information: Eldorado Studios, Burbank, California (2006). On this ambitious 2006 outing, My Chemical Romance boldly follows in the footsteps of Green Day, both in working with producer Rob Cavallo and in taking a conceptual route (a la AMERICAN IDIOT). The result is an impressive collection of songs that finds the goth-leaning New Jersey punk-pop group transforming itself into the title's "Black Parade," a darkly clad marching band that relates the woeful tale of "the Patient," as portrayed by frontman Gerard Way (who bleached his hair blond to convey the character's sickness). In addition to bringing--believe it or not--the equally dramatic and eye-liner-loving Liza Minelli on board for a guest appearance, My Chemical Romance proves its theatrical mettle by moving from the melancholy grandeur of "Welcome to the Black Parade," which bears an undeniable Queen influence, to "Cancer," an emotive piano-driven ballad. Lifted by its lush, inventive arrangements and Way's dynamic vocal performances, THE BLACK PARADE effectively stakes its claim as the SGT. PEPPER'S of the brooding Myspace set, and secures My Chemical Romance's shadowy space in rock history.

The All-American Rejects

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Fri, 6 Apr 2007 03:43:00 +0300

DIRTY LITTLE SECRET, the first CD off of the sophomore album from The All American Rejects MOVE ALONG, features two tracks--"Bite Back" and the title track.
Out of the backwaters of Oklahoma rose the power-pop clatter of the All-American Rejects, whose 2002 self-titled debut album, released on the indie Doghouse Records, yielded a huge fan base and the attention of several major labels. In a field crowded with Blink-182 imitators, the band stood slightly apart by favoring ornate instrumentation, transparently honest lyrics, and a real knack for hooks and sing-along choruses Although it took several years for the band to record and release a follow-up, 2005's MOVE ALONG was a big hit that yielded a charting single, the infectious "Dirty Little Secret."

Pearl Jam

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:47:00 +0300

Pearl Jam strode the middle of the neo-hard rock road manfully with their angst-ridden anthemic tunes bearing echoes of 1970s riff-rock. They arrived as part of Seattle's grunge explosion, with a sound less "punk" than Nirvana and less "metal" than Soundgarden.Radio, MTV, and fans responded accordingly, making them one of the biggest bands of the 1990s. Eddie Vedder's intense, impassioned style marks him as one of the most affecting vocalists in modern rock, and the group's battles against corporate giants like Ticketmaster have shown them to be a true "people's band."

Akon

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Mon, 2 Apr 2007 15:52:00 +0300

b. Aliaune Thiam, 14 October 1981, Dakar, Senegal. The son of jazz percussionist Mor Thiam, Akon spent his early years in the west African country of Senegal before his family returned to the USA and settled in New Jersey. His parents relocated to Atlanta while he was still at high school, leaving the youngster to make the most of his freedom by running into trouble with the law.A custodial sentence followed but the time inside was instrumental in turning Thiam's life around. When he was released he emulated his father by throwing himself into music. His home-taped demo impressed major label SRC/Universal and Thiam was offered a recording contract.

Green Day

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:32:00 +0300

This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Green Day: Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals, guitar); Mike Dirnt (vocals, bass instrument); Tre Cool (drums). Recording information: Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, California. Rock opera and punk are usually two mutually exclusive musical stylesThen again, Green Day has never followed any rock rulebook, so it's not entirely surprising that the trio crafted a punk-rock opera that takes the Bush administration and its policies to task. It doesn't get any more pointed than a couplet from the frenetic title cut that states, "I'm not a part of a redneck agenda/Now everybody do the propaganda!" Under the guidance of any other group of agitated punks, the results of such an undertaking could easily become didactic. But with creative spearhead Billie Joe Armstrong at the helm, AMERICAN IDIOT is melodically driven, with the kind of intellectual bent that allows for a pair of mini-operas, "Jesus of Suburbia" and "Homecoming." Trimmed with a light sprinkling of piano and a big guitar sound occasionally reminiscent of Mott the Hoople, the former skewers the hypocrisy that can pervade small-town life. The latter is equally effective, as clever time changes and sonic flourishes (glockenspiel, doo-wop harmonies, honking saxophone) serve as an intriguing counterpoint to the band's hook-laced riffs.

Coldplay

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 05:37:00 +0300

In 2000, Coldplay emerged seemingly out of nowhere to become a worldwide smash with their debut album PARACHUTES and hit single "Yellow." They're generally lumped in with the Britpop crowd, but, like Travis, they favor a more thoughtful, melodic pop approach than arena-rock chest-beaters like Oasis. One of the only British rock bands of their era to make a major impact on the US charts, Coldplay prove that simple, memorable, straightforward pop-rock can still be striking even in the post-everything 21st century.

Natalie Imbruglia

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 05:16:00 +0300

Australian pop singer Natalie Imbruglia started out as an actress, appearing on the TV show NEIGHBOURS (also the training ground for pop star Kylie Minogue), which took her on the well-trodden path into music. Instead of carefully crafted, studio-glossed dance-pop a la Kylie, she favored a more traditional pop-rock sound topped off with an angst-ridden edge that, even if it didn't quite match Alanis Morissette for alt-rock marketability, made for an effective alternative to many of her late-1990s peers. Personnel includes: Natalie Imbruglia (vocals); Sally Herbert (arranger); Gavin Wright (conductor); Phil Thornalley (acoustic guitar, keyboards, bass); Dave Munday (guitar, flute, Mellotron); Gary Clark (guitar, keyboards); Paul Statham (guitar, programming); Neil Taylor, Gary Clark (guitar); The Brilliant Strings, London Session Orchestra (strings); Ian Stanley (keyboards); Guy Pratt, Ged Grimes (bass); Maz, Chuck Sabo (drums); Marc Fox (percussion); John Dunne, James Banbury (programming); Tessa Niles (background vocals). Producers include: Ian Stanley, Pascal Gabriel, Gary Clark, Phil Thornalley. Engineers include: Ian Stanley, Phil Thornalley, Fred De Faye. This follow up to 1998's wildly successful LEFT OF THE MIDDLE is full of the pop hooks that propelled that album to the top of the UK and US charts; in addition the intervening few years seem to have left the Natalie Imbruglia with a somewhat more mature pop sensibility. Her voice is still reminiscent of Lisa Loeb or a less-unhinged Fiona Apple, but the Australian singer's previous eager-to-please quality is tempered by the world-weary narrative of tracks such as "Talk in Tongues" ("flowers in the bin/close this hole I'm in") that undercut the sunny textures of songs like the Joni-flavored "Satellite." Generally Imbruglia is at her best when she's least produced; her voice has more than enough commercial appeal without the assistance of tricky arrangements. Though some of WHITE LILIES ISLAND comes perilously close to falling into PJ Harvey-lite territory, the aforementioned brooding "Talking in Tongues," "Butterflies," and the powerful, anthemic, string-accompanied "Come September" point to a growing confidence in the singer that bodes well for the future.

Fergie

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:45:00 +0300

Through all the twists and turns taken by Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson during her 20-year career as an entertainer -- including a stint on Kids Incorporated, background vocals for Martika, two albums with adult contemporary/dance-pop group Wild Orchid, and superstardom with Black Eyed Peas -- she has always sounded as if she is trying really, really hard. That has been the lone consistent characteristic of her output, and it remains in effect throughout The Dutchess.The album has all the characteristics of a release fronted by someone who has been itching to go solo and prove herself, once and for all, as a versatile force all her own. Fergie does cartwheels and handstands, juggles three objects at once, balances books on her head, hangs upside down, rides a unicycle with her hands in the air -- all these things while wearing different outfits. The whole process, produced mostly by fellow Pea will.i.am, is mildly entertaining. There's throwback hip-hop ("Fergalicious," done to the tune of J.J. Fad's "Supersonic"), throwback soul ("Here I Come," done to the tune of the Temptations' "Get Ready"), reggae ("Mary Jane Shoes"), ska-punk ("Mary Jane Shoes"), scat ("Mary Jane Shoes"), vaguely torchy midtempo fluff ("Velvet"), and a classy string-drenched ballad (the appropriately titled "Finally"), among several other passable switch-ups, along with "London Bridge" -- which is terrific, provided you can block out the lyrics or prevent yourself from trying to decipher its meaning. One of the more convincing songs on the album, "Big Girls Don't Cry," sounds exactly like a 2006 version of Wild Orchid, with Fergie's Taylor Dayne kid-sister act in full effect. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide

Hilary Duff

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:21:00 +0300

As multimedia momentum goes, no one need teach 19-year-old Hilary Duff a thing. For the past decade, she has built a career that began on TV, peaking in 2001 with her title role in Disney's 65-episode "Lizzie McGuire," making her a name brand among tweens.
Two years later, she recorded a full-length studio album, "Metamorphosis," which catapulted to No. 1 on The Billboard 200, and the single "Come Clean" hit The Billboard Hot 100's top 40. The project sold 3.7 million copies -- and a MTV star was born.

With her upcoming "Dignity," due April 3 via Hollywood, Duff is coming out with the majesty of a high-class debutante. Duff co-wrote all songs on the album with A-lister Kara DioGuardi, including the uptempo single "With Love." The artist is also promoting her new Elizabeth Arden fragrance, With Love, in addition to a clothing line, Stuff by Hilary Duff, available at mass-market retailers Wal-Mart, Kohls and Target.

"I know how lucky I am, but I've worked hard," Duff says. "Who could complain? I've traveled the world multiple times with so many rewards."

For the new album, Duff insisted on being more involved. "I knew I couldn't do it myself, but working with Kara allowed me to talk about things on my mind. It was one big therapy session." During the songwriting process, Duff endured the full scope of a relationship -- true love, doubt, breakup and resolution -- all of which play out during the course of the set's 14 tracks.

Jewel

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:32:00 +0300

Influenced in equal measure by Tracy Chapman, the Indigo Girls, and Natalie Merchant, modern-day folk-rock singer Jewel hit it big in the late-'90s with her confessional and stark songwriting. Jewel has also branched out into other fields besides music--as a published poet and movie actress.
Influenced in equal measure by Tracy Chapman, the Indigo Girls, and Natalie Merchant, modern-day folk-rock singer Jewel hit it big in the late-'90s with her confessional and stark songwriting. Jewel has also branched out into other fields besides music--as a published poet and movie actress.

Hoobastank

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:05:00 +0300

Though the band's detractors consider them derivative at best and a direct knock-off of fellow agro-rockers Incubus at worst, Hoobastank's many fans couldn't disagree more. The California-based trio has built an impressive following and an equally impressive sales history, via relentless touring and a creative and technical confidence that belies their rather typical hard-rock approach.
After self-releasing their 1998 debut, the band signed to Island Records and released a string of successful albums during the early 2000s.

Rob Thomas

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 13:00:00 +0300

When Matchbox Twenty's first album became a hit, some critics lumped the band in with flash-in-the-pan rock acts of the day. What these early naysayers missed, of course, is that in vocalist Rob Thomas, Matchbox Twenty had one of the finest mainstream pop/rock songwriters in the business

Not only did Thomas rack up a string of hits with the Florida group, but he also co-penned "Smooth" from Santana's Grammy-winning 1999 comeback album, SUPERNATURAL. With SOMETHING TO BE, his solo debut, Thomas pulls out all the stylistic stops, revealing that Matchbox Twenty's alternative-rock format provided a somewhat limited forum for his considerable talents. "Lonely No More" mixes an insistent dance beat with an insanely catchy chorus that sounds straight out of the boy-band textbook. The title track is a sly lyrical dig at poseurs of all stripes, backed by an 1980s electro-funk groove, while the burbling synths and Eastern percussion of "All That I Am" recall the world fusion experiments of Peter Gabriel and David Byrne. An ambitious effort by a guy who knows his way around a hit single, SOMETHING TO BE is the sound of an artist breaking out.

Godsmack

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:04:00 +0300

Godsmack: Sully Erna (vocals, various instruments); Tony Rombola (guitar); Robbie Merrill (bass guitar); Shannon Larkin (drums). Recording information: Spiral Recording, Hollywood, CA. IV is the 2006 release from alt-metal outfit Godsmack. The band's sound, which draws from both traditional heavy metal and hard-hitting grunge-era acts like Alice in Chains, has remained largely consistent since their 1997 debut, and IV continues that pattern. Crunching distortion, snaky riffs, and thunderous rhythms make up the bulk of the sound, while Sully Erna's gruff, sometimes drone-oriented singing (which certainly owes a debt to Alice in Chains' Layne Staley) creates an evocative counter-balance. But while IV may not overflow with musical reinvention, it boasts the strongest batch of songs the band has written since their debut. The album's lead-off single, "Speak," is a case in point, as are the songs "Shine Down," with its bluesy intro, and the powerhouse "Temptation."

3 Doors Down

noreply@blogger.com (anakin) — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:44:00 +0300

3 Doors Down helped keep the grunge flag flying in the mid-1990s in the wake of the demise of genre founders like Nirvana and Soundgarden. Combining the mammoth, sludgy riffs of the aforementioned bands with a dose of pop melody and an eye on the top 40 charts, the band first gained public attention with its debut release THE BETTER LIFE.