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More Reviews. More CDs. Same Attitude.

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:25:00 +0000

Look for 2010 Single and CD reviews from Norma. I apologize for not writing as much as I use to. I have been busying. But I promise that I will return with more reviews of everything. I hope to go to the theater, maybe a play or muiscal in 2010. I will keep you posted.

Thanx for reading,

Norma

Coming Soon: Michelle Branch's new CD

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:20:00 +0000

THIS WILL BE REVIEWED. My apologies for the loooooooooong delay. I have the fall semester end in sight. IF for some reason you want to know what I'm doing (or writing) I have been updating the Campus Correspondent Blog. But the semester is nearing its end and I will soon have time to update new CD releases and other stuff. Share a few surprise, thoughts, and opinion on matter...musically speaking.

To be released January 2010!!!!

A Corina CD found after 17 years of looking

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:15:00 +0000

I found a CD that I have been looking for 17 years. It's the 1991 self-titled debut album of Corina Katt Ayala. Better known as Corina, this was an artist that I was a fan of when the album and three songs were extremely popular. The music that she was known to do was called, "Freestyle Music" and yes, I even was into it. Having known about her through the radio station KIIS-FM back when former radio host Rick Dees was on the air. But the smash hit, "Temptation" was No. 1 on the radio. But trust me, it's an album that I purchased on cassette tape.

The three singles that were released where "Temptation," "Now That You're Now," and "Whispers." Now that I have the album, that I found at Hollywood's Amoeba Music Store I am overjoyed to have found it. I wanted to say something to the artist herself, if I may. In hearing the album in its entirely, I can't believe that I still remember the lyrics. The album that I purchased on cassette tape I had it for a while before I unfortunately ruin it. I kept looking for the next 17 years.

In know that Corina Katt Ayala has written more music but I would hope that she would return to the recording studio for a new album. I mean it's been 18 years since this album was released. Why not give fans like me and anyone else who remembers to do what you love. Create and make music. I have seen "Cradle Will Rock" but I know that in hearing this debut album music is key to life. So, if Grace Jones can return for a performance thne Corina should and hopefully will think of returning.

Norma Palacios
aka "forevermadonna"

Madonna's in the mood for a 'Celebration'

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:35:00 +0000

Sorry for this late review of Madonna's Celebration album that was released on Tuesday, but I wanted to hear the album in its entirely before I did. Anyway, there is something to be said for the Queen of Pop's last studio album for Warner Bros. Records. There is something to be celebrated. A growing list of hits, and others that I wish were on it.

First, let me get to the songs that were included. Now why in the world would you edit the song, "Sorry?" AND I love the fact that you included "Justify My Love" because who else could read along the lyrics of that song. But over all I love this album that Madonna put out because she is the only other artist (besides the late King of Pop Michael Jackson) to ever have songs that mean a lot to fans and those fans that have made her famous.

Case in point, could you really see anyone else sing, "Like A Prayer" or "Cherish" or "Papa Don't Preach." Could you ever see anyone do a song that was tantalizing like, "Justify My Love" or "Erotica." AND who else could make line dancing hip when it was in the foreshadow in the song, "Don't Tell Me." Okay I won't. But there are songs that I wished that were included such as:

• "What It Feels like For a Girl"-I know the video for this was violent, (whatelse is new) but the song itself is appealing because of the line from the film, "The Cement Garden...

• "Angel"-Cute Madonna and even cutier lyrics...Madonna is so childlike.

• "This Used to be My Playground"-It was bad enough that it was NOT included in the soundtrack to "A League of Their Own" but you have to admit with any ballad Madonna turns it into her own.

To finish, Madonna will continue to be Madonna and we love her that way. Long live the Queen of Pop.

Rating: 5 out of 5

Coming: Madonna's Celebration album

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:20:00 +0000

It will be released Sept. 29. Yes, that album by Madonna, coming soon to Airwave Blog and Airwave Blog 2...

Stay tuned...

Madonna feels it's time for a 'Celebration'

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:30:00 +0000

For the last 27 years Madonna has proven herself as the Queen of Pop. And with the just leaked version of the upcoming single, "Celebration" that title is not going anyone. Yes, I just happen to listen to the version that will be released from the Greatest Hits and closing Warner Bros. Records album, Celebration and the title track is nothing short of brilliant.

Produced by the most famous and well known DJ Paul Oakenfold this title will make you dance from the beginning to end. Madonna, the ever evolving star is the woman who approaches someone she thinks she knows but doesn't because he has his clothes on, "Wanna dance/Yeah...What are you waiting for?"

But truth be told, Madonna has always had that instinct of what works and what does. The brilliance of Oakenfold. The DJ who has done numerous remixes for the 50-year-old star take her and keeps her in front of every other wanna singer who wants to be her. That is the appeal of Madonna, wanting to stay ahead and with this track that only proves her worth.

But I did have this question could and should Madonna work with Paul Oakenfold on her next album? I mean she worked with William Orbit, so why not?

Rating: 5 out of 5

Eminem shows 'Beautiful' side of himself

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:35:00 +0000

Coming soon: Daughtry's second album

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:45:00 +0000

"American Idol's" Chris Daughtry has returned with his band's second album, "Leave This Town" and the album will be out this month. Look for a review soon. The debut album was awesome. Please check here for a review of the debut album.

Review coming soon...

Thanx
Norma

Eminem goes into 'Relapse' on album

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:10:00 +0000

After a five-year hiatus, rap's most hated or (loved) star has returned. It's Eminem. Yes, that foul-mouth, wife beater, chemical dependent, newly clean of drugs has returned with an emphasize on the struggles to stay clean.

One thing about Eminem is that he never is afraid to mince words about anything, including his ex-wife Kim; to whom he has said everything and wanted to do "anything" to her. So, it is no surprise, and well, it shouldn't be that Eminem (born Marshall Mathers) takes on the subject of chemical dependency on the just released album Relapse (Shady/Aftermath Records).

His back to tell his struggles with the drugs that effected his brain (Crack the Bottle) to getting down right sentimental (Beautiful). If you have listen to him, Eminem has become the master of his own demise through those rhymes and he is able to expand and come up with the most interesting point of view's of his life.

But in all that the 36-year-old, Grammy and Oscar winner has done is put this album out as his own way of therapy. And since his debut album in 1999, this makes no difference. With the help of his mentor Dr. Dre, who produced all but one song, there is nothing that can make anyone any better than Emiem. He just has to stop wearing that protective mask. But then again, who said he'll listen?

Rating: 5 out of 5

Coming: Madonna's new single, 'Revolver'

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Fri, 15 May 2009 22:25:00 +0000

I had the opportunity to hear the new single, "Revolver" by Madonna. The song is from the upcoming greatest hits package that will be out in September. I will review it soon.

Thanx

Norma
Airwave Blogger

Lady Gaga shows her 'Poker Face' in song

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:45:00 +0000

Lady Gaga is a 23-year-old singer, who faced rejection but with her latest single, "Poker Face from the album Fame, she does okay. BUT in all honesty, the song, "Lets Dance" was not that hit.

It was trying to hard to appealing to Madonna. "Poker Face" does somewhat of a better job. But I still couldn't get over what she wore on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Nice boobs? Too small, yes. The orbit head gear. Too much but the performance was different.

Rating: 3½ out of 5

NOTE: The song, "Poker Face" has been out for a while...Sorry for the delay.

REVIEWS coming back Friday

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:05:00 +0000

Hello Everyone!

After a massive delay music reviews will return tomorrow, Friday, April 17. Look for them then

Thank you,

P.S. in the meantime check, Campus Correspondent blog

Norma

Reminder, check Campus Correspondent

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:20:00 +0000

As I am preparing to return to writing more music review, please check the Campus Correspondent blog for continued updates. I WILL have more reviews, just college is calling, but I will be back.

Norma

A delay in writing

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:40:00 +0000

Sorry for the late post. College is in session I will return to write reviews but at this moment my hands are tied. I know that all of you have been wondering what I have been doing. Please read update at Campus Correspondent and I will be back as soon as time permits.

Franz Fredinand's 'Tonight' album

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:20:00 +0000

The third album from Glasgow-based modern rockers. Tonight: Franz Ferdinand sees them taking a step back from the Post-Punk revival sounds that gave them their breakthrough.

With Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, the band are seen to incorporate more disparate influences such as Jamaican Dub and elements of electronica. What remains of the old Franz Ferdinand is its knack for locating a danceable rhythm and its gentle, deadpan humour. So glad that they have returned. I was beginning to wonder what happen. So much fame? Fans? What did I say?

The choice of Dan Carey as producer is in keeping with this new direction, the past credits of whose include CSS and Hot Chip. But Franz Fredinand has more, they know a good hook to its music they have since they came to the U.S. and fans like me love them for it. I know that they will never be like the Beatles, but I love them away.

Rating: 4 out of 5

Airwave Blog Reviews to return Feb. 9

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:35:00 +0000

Sorry for the delay, yet again. I have decided to hold off on any song and CD reviews until Feb. 9. It's a busy time for me, but I will return with full-length reviews and more. In the meantime, check out the Campus Correspondent blog for updates on what I'm doing.

Thanx,

N-dolla

Reviews will be posted soon.

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:20:00 +0000

I know that I'm behind but I will post brand new CD and song review soon. Please be patient, for I am in the middle of a busy schedule.

Thanx,
Norma

Back for more of that Student Rush...

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:07:00 +0000

Greetings everyone! Long time no speak. First: Let me say that it's great to be back with you in 2009, so how is it so far? I know that we are only a few days in but, I'm so excited. There is much to discuss, write, and bitch about that I don't know where to begin.

Well, as many of you know, there is a change of me going to Los Angeles City College and the spring semester starts Feb. 9, so I am very excited, new people, new blood and hopefully good results. But before I begin, I will say that I am back for another round of student rush at Cerritos College.

I am glad to do what I can, and hopefully make people laugh along the way. Its semester starts Jan. 12 and that will be hear before you know it. So, until the semester start at LACC, I will tell you what happens at the Cerritos bookstore until the first week of February. But until that time may you be reading, commenting, or laughing at what I write...or just press "next"...

Love to all,

Norma Palacios

P.S. More CD reviews coming...

Blog will be on HIATUS until 2009!

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:00:00 +0000

Just to let you all know that I will be on HIATUS until January 2009. This last year I have been blogging less than before. I know that most of it had nothing to do with college life but my blog next year will have more to do with college life. Promise. So, just in case you don't hear from me don't worry I will be back...

Love to everyone who reads this...

N-dolla

Coming Soon: 'Dream(ing)' with 'The Boss'

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:00:00 +0000

Note: Look for a full review soon.

Disc: 1

1. Outlaw Pete
2. My Lucky Day
3. Working On a Dream
4. Queen of the Supermarket
5. What Love Can Do
6. This Life
7. Good Eye
8. Tomorrow Never Knows
9. Life Itself
10. Kingdom of Days
11. Surprise, Surprise
12. The Last Carnival
13. The Wrestler (Bonus Track)

Disc: 2

1. DVD: 30 minutes of in-studio footage, dialogue, and recording of the album

Here's a look at Bruce Springsteen's album cover.

Spears' 'Circus' jams

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:15:00 +0000

Recent Rolling Stone magazine cover girl Britney Spears has returned with her sixth studio album and song after song on the latest Circus (Jive Records) and while I admire the jam songs on this album because of the sound, the song that I can't stand is the first track, "Womanizer."

The song makes Spears look like she is the one who likes to have more men then the average Joe.

Spears has lacked the direction of her image. She went from the girl next doors to sex slave to out-of-control megastar. IF you follow any of Spears recently episodes you know that she lack vocal range on all her albums. In addition, she is trying to be someone she wishes to be.

1. Womanizer
2. Circus
3. Out From Under
4. Kill The Lights
5. Shattered Glass
6. If U Seek Amy
7. Unusual You
8. Blur
9. Mmm Papi
10. Mannequin
11. Lace And Leather
12. My Baby
13. Radar
14. Rock Me In (bonus track)
15. Phonography (bonus track)

And with album due on on her birthday Spears can only hope that fans response. Fans did response to her last album Blackout (Jive Records), but STILL I wish she didn't include the song, "Womanizer."

Rating: 4 out of 5

Dido has a 'Safe Trip (Back) Home'

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:20:00 +0000

Dido Armstrong has returned with her third album Safe Trip Home (Arista Records) and I am glad to have her back after listening to the soothing sound of that other Dido-like vocalist, singer/songerwriter Jem. Dido who has taken up guitar lessons is returning to a place where she is comfortable and so am I.

Her previous two albums were multiplatium and I will not be surprised of this is too. Dido makes the most of trying to have fans view her in a different light and spotlight her in a way that is, cool, crisp and on a journey.

She had inadvertently set the tone for Safe Trip Home, a record whose smouldering, soulful songs were to eventually feature her playing guitar, piano, bells and the trusty old recorder she'd toured Europe with as a prodigious pupil of London's Guildhall School of Music. She's even responsible for some of the album's drums (most notably on the sumptuously melancholy Quiet Times).

It works.

Rating: 4 out of 5

Upcoming CD Releases...

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:20:00 +0000

Dido returns...
Here is the tracklist:
1. don't believe in love
2. quiet times
3. never want to say it's love
4. grafton street
5. it comes and it goes
6. look no further
7. us 2 little gods
8. the day before the day
9. let's do the things we normally do
10. burnin love
11. northern skies

Four years after the release of its landmark debut in 2004, MTV VMA Award-winning, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum Island Records group The Killers have completed its fourth album - and first new studio album in two years - DAY & AGE, featuring the new single, "Human" which debuted worldwide on Sept. 22, while the digital single was released Sept. 30. The new album hits stores Nov. 25 - two days before Thanksgiving.

DAY & AGE was produced by Stuart Price, a key figure in electronic music (Les Rhythmes Digitales, and a producer to Madonna's 2005 album Confessions on a Dancefloor) who previously worked with The Killers on "Don't Shoot Me Santa," its 2007 Christmas single; as well as music on its 2007 compilation, Sawdust. Over the past five years, Price has worked as a producer, mixer, programmer, and keyboardist, including The Killers' "Mr Brightside" remix which was Grammy nominated.

DAY & AGE comes one year after the release of Sawdust (November 2007), a 17-song collection of previously unreleased session tracks, B-sides, rarities and one-offs. The album was assembled at a recording studio in New York's Hell's Kitchen, where the Killers worked with Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Lou Reed two recordings. Two singles and videos were issued: "Shadowplay" (from the motion picture soundtrack of Control, Anton Corbijn's biopic of Ian Curtis), and "Tranquilize".

The Killers' RIAA platinum second album Sam's Town (October 2006) debuted at #2 and spun off two hit singles: the #1 Modern Rock "When You Were Young," nominated for Grammy Awards for Best Rock Song and Best Short Form Music Video; and "Read My Mind," the band's first #1 at Triple-A.

Its worldwide 5-million-selling debut Hot Fuss (June 2004) was the longest-running rock album inside the top 50 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for all of 2005, logging 94 weeks on the chart - 53 of those inside the Top 50.

The album spun off four solid hit singles - the Grammy-nominated anthem, "Somebody Told Me," the VMA-winning (and Grammy-nominated) "Mr. Brightside," the Modern rock hit "Smile Like You Mean It," and the Grammy-nominated "All These Things That I've Done."

Look for reviews soon...

Coming Soon: Britney's life a 'Circus?'

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:00:00 +0000

Britney's life has been a circus and yet, how funny that her sixth album is titled that. Here is a look at the album cover. Not original just like the previous album and this time it will be released on her birthday, Dec. 2. Look for a review soon.

The Cure's 'Dream' album

noreply@blogger.com (N-dolla) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:45:00 +0000

The 13th studio longplayer from the legendary Goth rockers led by Robert Smith. Now down to a quartet (Smith, Simon Gallup, Porl Thompson and Jason Cooper), the band continue to musically evolve while dealing with subjects like relationships, the material world, politics and religion.

1. Underneath the Stars
2. The Only One
3. The Reasons Why
4. Freakshow
5. Sirensong
6. The Real Snow White
7. The Hungry Ghost
8. Switch
9. The Perfect Boy
10. This. Here and Now. With You
11. Sleep When I'm Dead
12. The Scream
13. It's Over

The songs on 4:13 Dream are stripped down and 'in your face' while also sounding very much like The Cure. Includes the singles 'The Only One', 'Freakshow', 'Sleep When I'm Dead' and 'The Perfect Boy.'