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Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Plain White T's - Take Me Away

Artist : Plain White T's
Song : Take Me Away
Genre : Punk
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: Just lurve the lyrics. Probably the best song from them.

No Use For A Name - Dumb Reminders

Artist : No Use For A Name
Song : Dumb Reminders
Genre : Punk
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : I love pop punk for a reason. It's loud, it's fast, and it's generally about having a good time. "Dumb Reminders" has an incredible mind-sticking chorus that will have you singing along in no time topped with crunchy guitars.

Matchbook Romance - My Eyes Burn

Artist : Matchbook Romance
Song : My Eyes Burn
Genre : Punk
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : The guitars in this song offers some promise.

Hot Hot Heat - Goodnight Goodnight

Artist : Hot Hot Heat
Song : Goodnight Goodnight
Genre : Punk
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : Goodnight Goodnight skates along furiously in just over two minutes, packing in Elvis Castello-like vocals, whirling guitars, a rush of chorus and biting lyrics that bid farewell to a former lover.

Dragonforce - Trail Of Broken Hearts

Artist : Dragonforce
Song : Trail Of Broken Hearts
Genre : Slow Alternative
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : Classic slow rock and very uncharacteristics of the band who otherwise throws you super fast rock songs.

Nick Lachey - What's Left Of Me

Artist : Nick Lachey
Song : What's Left Of Me
Genre : Slow Alternative
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : What's left of him after his divorce with Jessica Simpson ? A new album !!! The leading track sounds like a clone of "Incomplete".

Mr. Konrad - Forever

Artist : Mr. Konrad
Song : Forever
Genre : Dance
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: For the vocal techno fans...Never fail to cheer me up when I'm down.

Madonna - Sorry

Artist : Madonna
Song : Sorry
Genre : Dance
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: 'Sorry' purrs addictively with its electric glow and powerful discotheque grip. Latest from the most successful international female solo artist in the world, ever.

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Shakira - Hips Don't Lie

Artist : Shakira
Song : Hips Don't Lie
Genre : RnB
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: A collaboration between Shakira and Wyclef Jean, comes across as inspired and original. Best of all, it is just plain fun. The song serves as an ode to the fact that a decent rhythm never betrays Shakira's hips. This song will undoubtedly restore Shakira's rep as a sexy mama.

Ne-Yo - So Sick

Artist : Ne-Yo
Song : So Sick
Genre : RnB
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : Shaffer C. Smith, aka Ne-Yo, draws his creativity not only from songs but also drawings, paintings, the martial arts and song writing. At only 22, he has written songs for Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans and B2K. Most notably, he wrote the hit song "Let Me Love You", performed by Mario.

Jon Secada - Window To My Heart

Artist : Jon Secada
Song : Window To My Heart
Genre : Pop
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : Thought he was like gone forever but he's back sounding more refreshed and revived ! He combines a light tribal beat along with soft synth stabs to go along with some well-executed Spanish guitar, making this song very catchy and addicting.

Jason Mraz - Geek In The Pink

Artist : Jason Mraz
Song : Geek In The Pink
Genre : Pop
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : An awesome song which drew camparison with Marron 5's style. The beat is fantastic ! Definitely my current No. 1. It tells a light-hearted tale of Mraz’s struggles with the opposite sex with really cute lyrics. Super highly recommended !!!

Bodies Without Organ - Sunshine In The Rain

Artist : Bodies Without Organ
Song : Sunshine In The Rain
Genre : Pop
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: It's the most typical Europop with the cutest lyrics and melody. Expect video clips with lotz of body parts in jars :)

Brad Paisley & Dolly Parton - When I Get Where I'm Going

Artist : Brad Paisley & Dolly Parton
Song : When I Get Where I'm Going
Genre : Country
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: An inspirational song which celebrates life after death. Especially emotional for Brad as his aunt just passed away 3 months before the recording of this song.

Banky W - My Regret

Artist : Banky W
Song : My Regret
Genre : Ballad
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: No idea who da heck is this but nice melody.

JJ Lin Jun Jue - Down

Artist : JJ Lin Jun Jue
Song : Down
Genre : Ballad
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : Simply irresistable ! Outstanding vocals. Can't resist lyrics with the lines of "I'll be your teddy bear, I'll be your clown". So blardy cute....Wish I could be someone's teddy bear :)

Billy Gilman - Everything And More

Artist : Billy Gilman
Song : Everything And More
Genre : Ballad
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : I was having doubts whether to classify this as Country or ballad. Anyhow, his voice sounds much different and more matured now. This is truly a beautiful ballad.

Soul 4 Real - The Saddest Song I Ever Heard

Artist : Soul 4 Real
Song : The Saddest Song I Ever Heard
Genre : Ballad
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : Felt so sad when I heard the lyrics. Just reminds me of "my song"...Anyway, this is a great son

Nina Gordon - Tonight And The Rest Of My Life

Artist : Nina Gordon
Song : Tonight And The Rest Of My Life
Genre : Ballad
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: Just lurve d slow buildup which crescended to a climax. It’s rich lush and lovely. Gordon’s voice is magnificent.

Ashley Ballard - Forever In My Heart

Artist : Ashley Ballard
Song : Forever In My Heart
Genre : Ballad
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : A typical love ballad. Nothing special but good overall.

Thursday, February 23, 2006

Gary Chaw - Bu Lang Man De Jia Huo

Artist : Gary Chaw
Song : Bu Lang Man De Jia Huo
Genre : Ballad
Language : Mandarin
Preview : Song
Review
: 2nd best song from his "Blue" album.

Gary Chaw - Superwoman

Artist : Gary Chaw
Song : Superwoman
Genre : Ballad
Language : Mandarin
Preview : Song
Review : One of the best song I've heard in months. What makes it sweeter is that he's a Malaysian ! Yes, it's a remake of the classic english song but soul flava is added to it to perfection.

Eason Chan - To My Friend

Artist : Eason Chan
Song : To My Friend
Genre : Ballad
Language : Cantonese
Preview : Song
Review : It's a song about frienship. Only slightly over 2 mins.

Ronald Cheng - Ring Lover

Artist : Ronald Cheng
Song : Ring Lover
Genre : Ballad
Language : Mandarin
Preview : Song
Review : Sad ballad

2moro - Qian Zhe Ni

Artist : 2moro
Song : Qian Zhe Ni
Genre : Pop
Language : Mandarin
Preview : Song
Review
: OK the band name sux....but the song is nt bad :)

Baby Zhang - Ai Ya Ya

Artist : Baby Zhang
Song : Ai Ya Ya
Genre : Pop
Language : Mandarin
Preview : Song
Review : Pls bear with the below par quality of this song. I just have to include it as it's a Happi song :)

Eason Chan - To My Friend

Artist : Eason Chan
Song : To My Friend
Genre : Ballad
Language : Cantonese
Preview : Song
Review
: It's a song about frienship. Only slightly over 2 mins.

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

K.R.U - Balada Hati

Artist : K.R.U
Song : Balada Hati
Genre : Ballad
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review : K.R.U is definitely da BEST Malaysian Group eva !!! A really nice piece of ballad.

K.R.U - Sampai

Artist : K.R.U
Song : Sampai
Genre : Balada
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review : After churning out hitz after hitz in Pop and RnB, they r now into Ballads. Their music is just...different.

Radja - Tulus

Artist : Radja
Song : Tulus
Genre : Balada
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review : Upcoming Indo band. Latest single from them. They make it with their music n talent n nt their looks. I'm nt saying they R ugly though :)

Felix - Warkah Berlagu Pilu

Artist : Felix
Song : Warkah Berlagu Pilu
Genre : Ballad
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review : Feeeeeellling.....

Kaer - Kini

Artist : Kaer
Song : Kini
Genre : Pop
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review : A product of Akademi Fantasia (Malaysian Idol Malay version). This is a great song. A breakthrough beat for a Malay song. An evolution is on the way ???

Fazley - Kerna Asmara

Artist : Fazley
Song : Kerna Asmara
Genre : Pop
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review
: Somehow this singer's songs title always contains "asmara". Interesting isn't it ?

Billy Zulkarnain - Hati Terluka

Artist : Billy Zulkarnain
Song : Hati Terluka
Genre : Pop
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review : Billy for a Malay name ??? This is a first for me :) Catchy pop.

Saiful - Ku Juga Mencintaimu

Artist : Saiful
Song : Ku Juga Mencintaimu
Genre : Pop
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review : "Qing Fei De Yi" Malay version....hahaha
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Radja - Jujur

Artist : Radja
Song : Jujur
Genre : Alternative
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review
: My favourite at the moment !!! Slow rock at it's best.

Radja - Cinderella

Artist : Radja
Song : Cinderella
Genre : Alternative
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review
: Ever heard of the Cinderella story told in Malay ? Here it is.

Peter Pan - Mungkin Nanti

Artist : Peter Pan
Song : Mungkin Nanti
Genre : Alternative
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review
: One of the top song at the moment by this extremely popular Indonesion group.

Leon - Saling Merindu

Artist : Leon
Song : Saling Merindu
Genre : Alternative
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review : An old slow rock but it's really one of the best for me.
Totally hooked on the chorus.

Habounen - Rahsia Luna

Artist : Habounen
Song : Rahsia Luna
Genre : Alternative
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review : Cheerful pop alt.

Flop Poppy - Rahsia

Artist : Flop Poppy
Song : Rahsia
Genre : Alternative
Language : Malay
Preview : Song
Review : Lurve the chorus.

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Sum 41 - No Reason

Artist : Sum 41
Song : No Reason
Genre : Rock
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : The first few lines reallys sounds like LP. Just my kind of alt rock songs :)

P.O.D - Goodbye For Now

Artist : P.O.D
Song : Goodbye For Now
Genre : Rock
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: Rap + Alt Rock.

Yellowcard - Lights And Sounds

Artist : Yellowcard
Song : Lights And Sounds
Genre : Rock
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : Back with a bang ! More alt-rock from them this time around.

Fall Out Boys - Little Less Sixteen Candles ..

Artist : Fall Out Boys
Song : Little Less Sixteen Candles A Little More Touch Me
Genre : Punk
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: Whatz up wif the xtra long titles ? Nevertheless good tune.

The All-American Rejects - One More Sad Song

Artist : The All-American Rejects
Song : One More Sad Song
Genre : Punk
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : No punk songs will sound sad....

Panic! At The Disco - Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have..

Artist : Panic! At The Disco
Song : Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off
Genre : Punk
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : The next big thing ! Not another Killer and Fall Out Boy. Sounds like 80's dance songs.

Dashboard Confessional - A Plain Morning

Artist : Dashboard Confessional
Song : A Plain Morning
Genre : Slow Alternative
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : Slow n easy

Gavin DeGraw - Just Friends

Artist : Gavin DeGraw
Song : Just Friends
Genre : Slow Alternative
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : "You were just friends. At least that's what you said. Now I know better. From his fingers in your hair." It's a nice little lyric, adding impressive emotional gravity to an easily identifiable everyday moment. Great great lyrics.

DJ 2xillusive - Love Bitez

Artist : DJ 2xillusive
Song : Love Bitez
Genre : Dance
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: This song really sounds familiar but I just can't figure out which song. I think there is this song with the title "Love Bites" but I could be wrong. Anyway, the lyrics and beat just blew me off.