Boom Boom Pow

• Original Release Date: March 30, 2009
• Release Date: March 30, 2009
• Label: Interscope
• Copyright: (C) 2009 Interscope Records
• Song Length: 4:12 minutes
• Genres: Pop/General
• ASIN: B002236070

Okay, I'm apparently out of touch. Why is this group so popular? The lyrics of "Boom Boom Pow" sound like they were written by a three-year-old. If you loved "My Humps", you'll love this song, I suppose. I'll save my dollar for a higher-quality song.

Note To God (Single Version)

• Original Release Date: May 18, 2009
• Release Date: May 18, 2009
• Label: 143/Reprise
• Copyright: 2009 Reprise Records, A Warner Music Group Company.
• Song Length: 3:59 minutes
• Genres: Pop/General
• ASIN: B0029QELEY

So many great singers walk this planet, but Charice is among the very few who packs that emotional connection with her listeners; a rare gift that can't be learned by vocal training alone. For such a young age, she is able to combine that raw emotion with vocal acrobatics that is reminiscent of Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. Her voice touches your soul and makes you gain a better life perspective.

Know Your Enemy

• Original Release Date: April 3, 2009
• Release Date: April 17, 2009
• Label: Reprise
• Copyright: 2009 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.
• Song Length: 3:11 minutes
• Genres: Alternative Rock/General
• ASIN: B0026ND50Q

You gotta admit, they've come quite a long way since the early days.

From a band named after a weed score, and albums with giggle inducing names like 'Dookie' and songs about mastur----- and other snotty pursuits, they've now grown into one of the great voices in popular music.

'American Idiot' blew the old formula away (more or less) but now comes a true opus, a full rock opera ala The Who's Tommy and Pink Floyd's The Wall called '21st Century Breakdown'. I can't wait to hear it all. I sense something brilliant is at hand.

This first single however is a seemingly effortless standard GD song; probably written very quickly and with little new musically. It however has that perfected GD sound and musicianship that makes it a great hit single. An easily digestible piece of power punk pop (or whatever we are calling it these days).

Easily digestible,that is, until you start to chew on the lyrics. As a lead single which will probably be all over the airwaves in short order you've just got to give them big props for getting this out there ----

Do you know the enemy?
Do you know your enemy?
We gotta know the enemy (right here)

Violence is an energy
Against the enemy
Violence is an energy (right here)

Bringing on the fury
The choir infantry
Revolt against the order to obey

Overthrow the effigy
The vast majority
We're burning down the foreman of control

Silence is the enemy
Against your urgency
So rally up the demons of your soul

Do you know the enemy?
Do you know your enemy?
We gotta know the enemy (right here)

The insurgency will rise
When the bloods been sacrificed
Don't be blinded by the lights
In your eyes

Violence is an energy
From here to eternity
Violence is an energy
Silence is the enemy
So gimme gimme revolution

Do you know the enemy?
Do you know your enemy?
We gotta know the enemy (right here)

Overthrow the effigy
The vast majority
We're burning down the foreman of control

Silence is the enemy
Against your urgency
So rally up the demons of your soul

Knock You Down

• Original Release Date: March 24, 2009
• Release Date: March 24, 2009
• Label: Mosley / Interscope
• Copyright: (C) 2009 Mosley Music/Interscope Records
• Song Length: 5:26 minutes
• Genres: R&B/General
• ASIN: B001XJTB8E

I love how you can find new talent on amazon and spread the word

Tiec Tocc's new song Frozen.
and cant get enough people asking me where did i get it
love it
.wow and keri hilson is the real truth you have to have it.

Major Tom

• Original Release Date: May 5, 2009
• Release Date: May 5, 2009
• Label: Motown Records
• Copyright: (C) 2009 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
• Song Length: 4:22 minutes
• Genres: Rock/General
• ASIN: B0027RLGHA

This cover of Peter Schilling's 80s classic is very good. The Shiny Toy Guns add their usual modern electronic pizazz, with Sisely's soft vocals and once again we have a hit. True to the original, but with a delightful spin, this song is WELL worth listening to for any 80s fan, or Shiny Toy Guns fan. In fact, if you were a New Wave/Electronica fan, you might just love it too!!

I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) (Extended Mix)

• Original Release Date: March 17, 2009
• Label: Ultra Records
• Copyright: 2009 Ultra Records, Inc.
• Song Length: 4:26 minutes
• Genres: Dance & DJ/General
• ASIN: B001VG0JY4

The extended version didn't add much substance to the song. I was expecting a different beat at the beginning or end. Still a great song though, catchy. I'd get the radio edit if I had to choose.

Boom Boom Pow

• Original Release Date: March 30, 2009
• Release Date: March 30, 2009
• Label: Interscope
• Copyright: (C) 2009 Interscope Records
• Song Length: 4:12 minutes
• Genres: Pop/General
• ASIN: B002236070

The Climb

• Original Release Date: March 24, 2009
• Release Date: March 24, 2009
• Label: Walt Disney
• Copyright: (C) 2009 Disney Enterprises, Inc.
• Song Length: 3:55 minutes
• Genres: Soundtracks/General
• ASIN: B001W3T44W

Some may think this song is for 'tweens' only and dismiss this because it's 'Disney' and from the Hannah Montana movie soundtrack. Personally, I couldn't care less that this girl is only 15 or 16 or whatever she is...all I know it that I get chills every time I listen to this song.

Sure, it's cliche in a way, and obviously written to be a commercial success. But, the songwriters here have done a fantastic job of crafting an extremely inspirational tune...I love the fact you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out the message of keeping the faith, battling through our struggles and never giving up. It hits me right in the gut and the heart.

It starts soft with just piano and Miley's vocal and builds to a soaring chorus with full instrumentation. Although I've never liked a Miley Cyrus song before, she excels this time around and leans toward her country roots, passionately and sincerely delivering the message in a way that can make a 42-year-old man like myself almost tear up. Laugh at me all you want, but before you do, really give this song a good listen, because I believe many can and will be inspired by "The Climb".

Second Chance

• Original Release Date: June 24, 2008
• Label: Atlantic Records
• Copyright: 2008 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
• Song Length: 3:40 minutes
• Genres: Rock/General, Pop/General
• ASIN: B001AXJ0GG

Every now and again a song is released that stands unparalleled by the artist's previous work and you just know that this song will go down as the band's signature tune. Shinedown's "Second Chance" is one of these songs. I remember when I first heard Audioslave's "Like A Stone" and got the same feeling I got when I first listened to "Second Chance", both have a deep and powerful meaning that can be appreciated by any Rock music lover. Sure its emotional and seemingly heartfelt, but that is why it is so good.

Listening to the lyrics and feeling the rhythm make this song what it is. We all have times when we must sacrifice something for the good of many, this song is about redemption for something done in the past. It would seem appropriate to relate it to martyrdom, in the sacrifice of yourself for a cause you believe in. The chorus goes as follows, "Tell my mother, tell my father I've done the best I can. To make them realize this is my life, I hope they understand. I'm not angry, I'm just saying, sometimes goodbye is a second chance." Clearly a shot at redemption for something that occurred in the past. The heartfelt pleading to the parents indicates the hope of understanding he asks of them. I know that I can empathize with the lyrics and I know I have sacrificed myself at times for the benefit of others, and I think any listener should be able to sympathize with this song.

It seems to me that some rock groups make one great song, even when they are usually a faster rock band they produce one or two songs that stand out from the rest. The songs are usually slower and contain a message about life in general. "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Lonely Day" by System of a Down, and the aforementioned "Like A Stone" by Audioslave, all come to mind when I think of this category. "Second Chance" is a catchy and well thought out song. Sure, it could just be the band's conformation into Pop-Rock, but I like to think of it as a true testament to the band's quality and ability. Producing a song like "Second Chance" seems to require humility, song writing talent, and playing ability, Shinedown has proved that they are capable of this with this song.