Billy Talent III

Billy Talent III

The most recent offering from Canadian Punk Rock/Alternative band Billy Talent, comes Billy Talent III.

Tracklisting:

1. Devil On My Shoulder

2. Rusted From The Rain

3. Saint Veronika

4. Tears Into Wine

5. White Sparrows

6. Pocketful Of Dreams

7. The Dead Can't Testify

8. Diamond On A Landmine

9. Sudden Movements

10. Definiation Of Destiny

This is a difficult one to review really. In itself, it's a really good album, the songs are stellar and it has some real stand out tracks, but then you compare it to Billy Talent II and it just lacks that certain something. The opening track opens for a set of three fantastic songs, musically and lyrically, with Ben K's voice making them as unique as music can get these days. As it gets in to the mid-end part of the album, it goes downhill a bit, but still a good album to own as a Billy Talent fan.

Rating: 7/10

Stand out Tracks: Diamond On A Landmine, Rusted From The Rain, Devil On My Shoulder, Saint Veronika

Avoid: Sudden Movements

Bruce Springsteen - Working On A Dream

Bruce Springsteen - Working On A Dream

This is Bruce's 29th album, including all his live albums and compilations, which is an amazing back catalogue for any artist. His work has touched the hearts and lives of millions, and Working On A Dream is no different.

 Tracklisting:

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

Bonus Track: The Wrestler

Well, it's a typical Springsteen album, full of tales of his life, personal anecdotes and an undertone of the angst that was there in his earlier records returns in the album's highest point; Queen Of The Supermarket. The musical side of things is fantastic, and all the credit for this should be going to Nils, Steve and the gang, they all gel together like family, and it shines through. The usual singalongs are there, in Outlaw Pete, Working On A Dream and My Lucky Day especially, although the whole album is a high for The Boss and his E Street Band. There is a reason people call him that, and if anything, this album reassures everyone that the nickname is well deserved and very appropriate for a man of 60, who is still making albums of this calibre.

Ranking: 10/10
Listen To: My Lucky Day, The Wrestler, Outlaw Pete, Working On A Dream

Avoid: None, they all fit together to make the album what it is.

The first of many.

So, this is my very first blog. First of many I guess. 

I'll be reviewing music, films and gigs in this blogspace, so I hope you enjoy!