There’s a lot of anticipation building for Rihanna’s new album, “Rated R”, which comes out on 11/23. This morning, the album’s first single, “Russian Roulette”, was premiered. It’s a mysterious sounding ballad that was written by Ne-Yo. Due to the media exposure Ri-Ri’s received (good and bad) over the past year, it’s sure to be a big hit…
…I just don’t know if it’s a good first single, though. Rihanna’s pretty much made her name as […]
*Tim McGraw (along with the Dixie Chicks) spurred my interest in country about a decade ago. I’m not turned on by the especially twangy stuff, and McGraw’s songs had the right mix of country and pop/rock. The guy also has really good taste in material-“Live Like You Were Dying”, in particular, is an album with some really good songs. Let’s not mention the fact that he’s been name-checked in the title of a Taylor Swift […]
Adam Lambert’s debut single may be the most anticipated first single from an American Idol contestant in a very long time. I think most of us are very interested in what his go-to sound is going to be.
I wouldn’t expect this to be his money sound, but it’s a serviceable start. A Time For Miracles is a ballad so you won’t hear his screetching hijinx, but it does give him a chance to show […]