Holes in the Valley

Holes in the Valley
Nations by the River
BMG

Think folksy, think whimsical, think something you might remember from the Forrest Gump soundtrack. Nations by the River is a band with members from The Sleepy Jackson, Old Man River and Gelbison. The music is perfect for a chilly spring day, sort of bleak and blustery and better with a few glasses of red.

– Lt Simone Heyer

All the Best

All the Best
Tina Turner
EMI

For over four decades iconic diva Tina Turner has been making music.

All The Best is a double CD that follows the journey from her early 60s soul releases, to her 80s power ballads and this year’s three releases.

As the performer’s hairstyle has developed over the years, but structurally remained the same, so to has the energy of her music.
No matter what age you are, Tina’s songs will pull memories from some stage of your life.

– Pte Shannon Joyce

Worlds Best Ever Beer Songs 2005

The World’s Best Ever Beer Songs 2005
Various artists
EMI

Compilation albums like this have become common over recent years, and normally I enjoy them a great deal.

While there are great thumping tunes, the pulse of this album is all over the place due to the line-up of the songs. There are classics that I’ve always wanted on CD, but I think I’d rearrange the double CD and produce a hard rock album and a more sedate rock album. A great stocking filler.– Cpl Cameron Jamieson