CrazyTown "The Brimstone Sluggers"

Whether you require a "Backpack," or simply " The Keys" to drive to CrazyTown matters not, but neither does my opinion, yet I am relaying it anyway. When it comes to their most recent release, Brimstone Sluggers, it stays partially true to the title. With any baseball game there are bound to be homers, triples, pop flies, walks, etc. This is one of those games that you may want to hear for yourself, and as for the brimstone, preaching is not really present; it is more about the action (getting it or making it happen). I didn't hear many curveballs, but the they were able to make due with what they have.                                                                                                                                                You can be impartial to a team and still recognize when they play a good game. Like the sport itself, I am not really invested to where I have a specific team that I support. This group I haven't really connected with, yet they did have some good songs featured on the record.  Aside from the aforementioned, the "slower" songs may prevent you from eating their dust, but I recommend you catch some "Ashes. "  If I gave the album "A Little More Time," I might have had more to say, but I already made the pitch, the rest is up to you.

Worries Little, I Will Only Critique the Magic! (Although Briefly)

An exclamation point often denotes enthusiasm regarding concepts or ideas, or the more physically tangible such as people, objects, and places. For that reason, I will refer to the band as MAGIC, and I'm not trying to be "Rude," nor is any there ill intent when writing this; even though their first single did intrigue me, and the second track convinced me to give the rest of the album a try, but I have yet to believe they are to that point yet.     

Streisand "Partners"

I have never been a Streistan, and not for lack of talent, but due to disinterest; I haven't listened to much of her back catalog. My interest was piqued by reading her line up of "Partners," and what a  cast it is.  She is a fantastic host, and her versatility is affirmed by this collection of collaborations. From Stevie Wonder to Andrea Bocelli, I believe there is something for everyone. While I appreciate the vocal talents of Buble, it was to be expected, and a good way to start the record. "People" showcases the vocal talents of Mr. Wonder, but subdues his musical personality; they achieve equilibrium when it comes to the spotlight.                                                                                             An "Evergreen" will remain true to itself; it's a tree what is that supposed to mean? Either adaptation or a "New York State of Mind," which features an appropriate and adept performer, Mr. Joel, will not deter self-imposed sunshine. While valiant efforts were made by Babyface, Shelton, and Legend, I felt that they were overshadowed by that of Bocelli; they are all talented in their own rights, I just felt they were holding back, when Streisand doesn't require a handicap. Sometimes the connection with the original song debilitates objectivity, but that was not a factor in that comparison, it was something I noticed.                                                                                                                                                  While I appreciated Lionel Richie and Josh Groban's contributions, it was Streisand's first studio-recording with her son, Jason Gould, that was a standout, and who can forget the duet with the King? "How Deep is the Ocean?" Let's rate it Lake Moderate Appreciation.                                           Favorites: It Had to be You, People, Come Rain or Shine, New York State of Mind, The Way We Were, How Deep is the Ocean, and Love Me Tender.