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Westwood: The Jump Off by Various Artists

Review by sound.and.vision

Let me get this off my chest first of all, Tim Westwood is a twat. Tim Westwood, or just Westwood, was BBC's "main man" for the world of hip-hop and reggae in the early 2000s; it wouldn't be until 2002 that they would properly embrace this side of mu...

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The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett read by Stephen Briggs

Review by aerozol

Love love Terry Pratchett, and I will HAVE TO 5 star some other TP books to be able to sleep, but a few things knock this one down. Firstly, not my favourite story. If I was going for a Discworld ‘side story’, also possibly aimed at a younger audienc...

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The Very Best of Buddy Holly and the Crickets by Buddy Holly and The Crickets

Review by Chris Jones

This latest collection commemorates the 50th anniversary of the day that Charles Hardin Holley (sic) climbed aboard his last plane ride. Who, you wonder, really needs to hear the story one more time: of how the geeky boy from Lubbock Texas heard Elvi...

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COWBOY CARTER by Beyoncé

Review by kevin101

this shows her perfect versatility

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RAYFORCE by ZUNTATA

Review by UCHUBomb

One of the most unique shmup OST's for one of the most unique arcade shmups ever made, and arguably Tamayo Kawamoto's masterpiece. Not a single track here is forgettable or feels wasted. The game starts with some fittingly energetic tunes ('Penetrati...

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Beyoncé

Review by kevin101

Beyoncé is the queen of reinvention. From her Destiny's Child days to her solo reign, she’s consistently raised the bar. Her voice? Flawless. Her performances? Electrifying. She doesn’t just sing; she commands. Whether belting powerhouse ballads or d...