R Rated Wolf Monsters
Tomorrow, 11/23, several albums are going to be re-released. The first is Rihanna's fourth studio album "Rated R." Upon the release of her first single 'Russian Roulette' (see the sexy, dark video here.) critics and music lovers weren't that impressed, but much like the track, the album takes more than one listen to appreciate it. Upon first spin, I had some favorite tracks, but the more I listened, the more tracks I enjoyed. Key tracks include: 'Cold Case Love' where the beat and the drums make this track so great and the lyrics are insightful. 'Fire Bomb' has heavy guitar and mellow verses, but she comes in strong with the chorus which makes this track so infectious. 'Rude Boy' gives Rihanna a more provocative edge with some sensual innuendo and some other references. Rihanna truly gets Rated R on this album with some choice words and some sexual lyrics that most critics find to be RiRi trying to hard, but spin the album a couple times and find out for yourself!The Lady known as GaGa is re-releasing her smash hit album "The Fame" with 8 new tracks on the "Fame Monster." Taking over the radio is 'Bad Romance' the banging hit, video below. As for my personal favorite 'Alejandro' also below, all 8 tracks channel the 80s and 90s dance tracks. 'Monster' is a Madonna-esque track where she boasts, "he ate my heart and he ate my brain" is asure dance hit, along with 'Dance in the Dark' and 'So Happy I Could Die,' a sensual hit. Then there is 'Telephone' a track with a little help from Beyonce. Her ballad 'Speechless' is a dedication to her father and proves GaGa isn't all beats, and she gets funky on the track 'Teeth'. Go get "The Fame Monster" and see what you're missing.
After being pushed back several times, Shakira's album "She Wolf" is finally being released. Her leading single 'She Wolf' or 'Loba' has been received with mediocre reviews, but still a track that will get stuck in your head. Stand out tracks include 'Men in this Town' a dance track where Shaki is seeking her prince in a world lacking someone for her. 'Did it Again' is her second single which has a catchy chorus and her traditionally breathy vocals, yet sensual, Check out the good video here with a great bed dancing sequence. Finally, 'Give it Up to Me' features Lil Wayne and Timbaland beats makes for a good weekend track.
Tomorrow: go grab these albums and set your holiday travels right!
