Breakdown: Blunderbuss is the debut solo album from Jack White from The White Stripes fame. The album is definitely an interesting one, which isn’t necissarily a bad thing. The album is incredibly unique and itn’t your normal alternative folk album. Although it’s recieved rave reviews, I think the album is a bit over-rated, however, there’s no denying that this is a stellar album.
Tracks We Didn’t Skip: 7 of the 13 did it for us.
Best Track: Freedom at 21 is our top choice.
Buy or Bye: If you don’t like alternative/folk music, stay away from this one.
Rating: 3/5
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Absinthe is the collavorative project from Cito (Wonderboom) and Paul E Flynn (Sugardrive). The two have always had fun performing together and decided to make it more than a random thing, thus creating Absinthe. The two have just released the music video for their track called ‘Love Will tear Us Apart’. The track has beautiful instrumentals and the music video is incredibly beautiful as well. Vocally, the track is also on par with some of the greatest tracks the two have released with their respective bands. Future hit? Time will tell…
Favourite lyric: We’re changing our ways, seeking different roads.
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Katy Perry is really at the top of her game at the moment. She has just rereleased Teenage Dream with the smash single Part Of Me and she will release Wide Awake as the next single. The track is something we’d typically expect from Katy Perry and although it’s a nice track, it doesn’t have that WOW factor her other tracks had. I’m still looking forward to see how well it does.
Favourite lyric: I am born again out of the lion’s den.
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Ne-Yo releases the brand new single “Lazy Love” from his forthcoming 5th album ‘R.E.D. (Realizing Every Dream)’. The mellow-dramatic track compliments couples who have that special and comfortable connection with each other. “Lazy Love” wis Ne-Yo’s first release under the Motown umbrella after recently exciting the Def Jam roster. “I’m definitely gonna make this one a little more simple,” Ne-Yo recently stated about the upcoming project. “I feel like with Libra Scale, I got a little too cool for the room. So this one is gonna be more about just listening to the music. It’s taking Ne-Yo back to a place he’s happy and comfortable.” The track is definitely old school Ne-Yo and we love it!
Favourite lyric: That’s when you wrap your legs around me and I fall victim to this lazy love.
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Toya Delazy has literally blown up here in South Africa over the past couple of months. Her first two singles did tremendously well on radio and her album ‘Due Drop’ has been getting rave reviews. Toya announced today that her 3rd single off the record will be one of my personal favourites off the album ‘Are You Gonna Stay’. The track stays true to her elecrtonic pop sound. The lyrics are great and funky as usual and for some reason I love when she says her name. Just gets me… Anyway… It’s definitely a standout track and I cant wait for the music video to premiere.
Favourite lyric: Yo, watup hey! I’m Toya Delazy
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You don’t have to be a Belieber to appreciate Justin Bieber’s new single, “Turn to You.” As a Mother’s Day present to moms everywhere, the 18-year-old superstar wrote the song for his mother, Pattie Mallette, and all of the proceeds from the track will go to help single moms in need. The song is really beautiful and Justin shows his incredible vocal skills on this track. Girls sure love boys who love their mom and it seems Justin has made the right move. Great track.
Favourite lyric: I admire you for the strength you’ve instilled in me.
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One Direction have literally taken the world by storm with their debut album ‘Up All Night’. While they’ve had 3 successful singles, the boys are planning the release of their 4th single, a track called ‘More Than This’. The mid-tempo pop ballad is a really beautiful track that showcases the incredible vocal skills of the boy band. One Direction, although they have more annoying fans than Justin Bieber does, have really impressed me with their album and this track is expected to be just as big as their previous singles.
Favourite lyric: I’ve never had the words to stay, but now I’m asking you to stay for a little while inside my arms.
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Kelly Clarkson is doing phenomenally well with her brand new album ‘Stronger’, having two hit singles so far. Kelly hopes to make it 3 as she has decided to replace ‘I Forgive You’ with ‘Dark Side’ as the 3rd official single off the album. The track is a typical Kelly Clarkson track and is a mixture of something you’d expect on albums ‘My December’ and ‘All I Ever Wanted’. It’s one of the strongest tracks on the album and I’m sure this is what she needs to create her winning streak.
Favourite lyric: Everybody’s Got A Dark Side, Do you love me? can you love mine?
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Swedish pop sensation Ola is back with some new music. The singer confirmed to me in my People Magazine interview with him that he will visit South Africa later this year but does that mean we’ll get a new album by then too? He released a track called ‘I’m In Love’ and although it’s not too unique or fresh, its exactly the kind of Pop music you’d expect from Sweden – and that’s a good thing. The track features some robotic influences in his vocals and it’s pretty catchy. Not as good as All Over The World, but it’ll do.
Favourite lyric: I’m a sucker when she pulls her game.
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Ex-Idols star has definitely been working hard releasing some great material since the show ended. Although not getting much support on 5FM, 94.7 are loving his music. Daniel has just released his brand new single titled ‘So Much More’ – a mid-tempo pop track. The track is pretty similar to all his other releases, however, it really is a beautiful little track and could become a hit. I hope this one does well for him!
Favourite lyric: Let go of your mistakes, nothing’s gonna get you down.
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