A Funky Beats: March 2006

Funky Beats

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.