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The '70s may forever be remembered as the decade of the "live album," where many rock artists (Kiss, Peter Frampton, Cheap Trick, etc.) used the format for their commercial breakthrough. While Rush's All the World's a Stage is not as renowned as the aforementioned bands' live albums, it is still one of the better in-concert rock releases of the decade, and helped solidify the trio's stature as one of rock's fastest rising stars. Eventually, Rush would polish their live sound to sound almost like a studio record, but in the mid-'70s, they were still a raw and raging hard rock band, captured perfectly on All the World's a Stage Comprised almost entirely of their heavier material, the album packs quite a punch -- "Bastille Day" and "Anthem" prove to be a killer opening combination, while over-the-top renditions of their extended epics "2112" and "By-Tor & the Snow Dog" prove to be standouts. Even their more tranquil studio material proves more explosive in concert ("Fly by Night," "Something for Nothing," "Lakeside Park," "In the End"). All the World's a Stage was a fitting way of closing the first chapter of Rush, as the liner notes state. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
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Run Leona Lewis |
| What started life as a Radio 1 Live Lounge performance, has ended up as a clever instrument for world domination by Simon Cowell. The Snow Patrol cover hasn't officially had a UK singles release, instead it's been added to the Christmas re-released 'Deluxe' Edition of the album, with a brand new artwork, just to tease us all a bit further into forking out again for the CD. It seems to have worked as it went to number one the week after her amazing X Factor appearance and even managed to hold off Dido's comeback record. Having said all of that and without meaning to sound like Mr. Cowell himself, it's all about the music, right? And despite the plethora of low notes she has to contend with at the beginning of the song, there is enough soaring moments later in the piece to showcase her wonderful voice beautifully. It packs a huge emotional punch and, for once, a gospel choir kicks in at the right place, without being cliche. There are not too many Leonas around and love or hate her style, you cannot fault her vocal range, effort and the team behind her choosing the right songs and producers to work with. 'Run' is pretty faultless, but it's new material we want from her and to that end wish her all the best for 2009. ©2008 Shazam Entertainment Limited. All rights reserved. | |
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