Mix
early U2, with a little Stone Temple Pilots and
Coldplay’s previous two albums and you have X&Y,
their latest release. A surprising mix of beautiful
lyrics, melody and music.
– Sophia Brigetter
Madagascar
Soundtrack
Various
artists
Universal
If
the idea of a dancing, singing Lemur voiced by
Sacha Baron Cohen (Ali G) appeals to you, the
Madagascar soundtrack should be right up your
jungle track. Hans Zimmer composed the soundtrack
but it doesn’t have the sparkle of his other cartoon
soundtracks like The Lion King.
– Lt Simone Heyer
Finally
Woken
Jem
Sony
Waking
up to Jem is no difficulty with her hauntingly beautiful
album, so different to everything else that’s out
there. Finally Woken is a mix of trip-hop beats,
with a slight Dido twist
– LT Simone Heyers
Demon
Days
Gorillaz
EMI
This
latest effort from virtual band the Gorillaz is
definitely a grower, but once it weaves it’s way
into your head there is no escape. Listening to
this well crafted work by Damon Albarn (Blur) and
cartoonist Jamie Hewlett is like tucking into a
stir-fry, full of meaty goodness with a few weird
bits chucked in.
– ABPH Kade Rogers
