Music – Recording Connection

DIDO “GIRL WHO GOT AWAY” – ALBUM REVIEW

Recording Connection — Mon, 16 May 2022 00:48:20 +0000

Let no one say that Dido hasn’t found a niche in the electronic pop market. When you listen to a Dido song, you pretty much know what to expect: understated, melancholy, sleepy vocals set over a mid-tempo or down-tempo blend of electronic (and occasionally acoustic) instruments. Somewhere between Enya (without the effected voice and Celtic vibe) and Ellie Goulding (with a bad cold and a hefty dose...

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HIROSHI FUJIOKA TO RETURN TO KAMEN RIDER

Recording Connection — Wed, 11 May 2022 00:43:27 +0000

The tokusatsu phenomenon known as Kamen Rider owns a great deal of its success to the man who originally donned the grasshopper themed helmet, Hiroshi Fujioka. Fujioka will return to the franchise that he left nearly 38 years ago. Fujioka’s Hongo Takeshi aka Kamen Rider 1 will appear alongside the already announced Kamen Rider X actor Ryo Hayami. The theme of this years annual team up/crossover/

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INTRODUCING: ROBIN SCHULZ

Recording Connection — Tue, 10 May 2022 00:02:19 +0000

A husky-voiced soul ballad from Holland’s answer to John Legend and a twee folk-pop ditty from a little-known French-Israeli duo wouldn’t appear the most obvious candidates to become the two biggest dance anthems of 2014. But thanks to their sun-kissed remixes from German producer/DJ Robin Schulz, Mr. Probz’s “Waves” and Lilly Wood & The Prick’s “Prayer In C” have virtually defined this summer’s...

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KELLIE PICKLER “THE WOMAN I AM” –ALBUM REVIEW

Recording Connection — Thu, 05 May 2022 23:48:16 +0000

Despite her good looks, an endearing personality, a captivating story to tell, and the open embrace of the country music community, it seems like Kellie Pickler has always flown somewhere in the middle of the flock, barely visible. After finishing sixth in Season 5 of American Idol, she’s seen only modest success after three records with 19 Records/Sony Nashville, and high chart placement has...

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DJ KHALED “SUFFERING FROM SUCCESS” –ALBUM REVIEW

Recording Connection — Tue, 03 May 2022 23:36:29 +0000

DJ Khaled is the consummate merchant of posse cut whose deal with Cash Money Records revolves around his superior ability to get as many popular singers and rappers on the same track as possible. He has branded himself so well in this lane that it overshadows even We The Best Music Group, his label with major label distribution. The Palestinian-American started out as a Miami terrestrial radio...

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COACHELLA 2013 BANDS TO WATCH FOR: LITTLE GREEN CARS

Recording Connection — Mon, 02 May 2022 23:58:48 +0000

As Coachella 2013 approaches (April 12-14 and April 19-21 in Indio, California), we thought it would be a good idea to profile some of the acts slated to perform on one or both weekends—and not just the bands everyone knows, but some of the up-and-comers that you might miss otherwise. Little Green Cars definitely makes that list. A couple of important things strike me about this Dublin-based folk/

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SKILLET “RISE” AGAIN WITH POWERFUL NEW ALBUM (REVIEW)

Recording Connection — Mon, 02 May 2022 01:01:19 +0000

Let’s start by saying that hard rock band Skillet are an anomaly. It is not that uncommon these days for people of faith to form bands who succeed in the mainstream, but it is a rarity for a band to find mainstream success while being notably outspoken and open about their faith. It’s even more rare these days for a band that got its start deep within the Christian music niche market to break out...

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LECRAE “ANOMALY” – ALBUM REVIEW

Recording Connection — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:11:43 +0000

Okay, guilty as charged. I had never heard of the superbly talented spit-fire Christian rapper Lecrae, but after listening to his album, I wonder how I missed this boat (being a Christian and all!). Well, wait, I know how. Some “Christian rappers” fall into the category of powerful content but not so powerful delivery, so I usually write them off. But Lecrae has shattered my (ahem, judgmental)...

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ACE HOOD “TRIALS & TRIBULATIONS” –ALBUM REVIEW

Recording Connection — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:32:46 +0000

Disenchanted with his Def Jam debut album sales, Ace Hood was telling interviewers that he contemplated quitting rap. He probably wouldn’t be missed. The South Florida upstart didn’t get much traction in terms of album sales despite having charting hits in “I’m So Hood” and “Hustle Hard.” The singles didn’t translate into album sales, and there is a reason for that. At times, Ace Hood came across...

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BIG & RICH “HILLBILLY JEDI”: ALBUM REVIEW

Recording Connection — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:35:58 +0000

“Did you miss me? Well I ain’t been gone / I been makin’ little babies, I been writin’ big songs.” With these lyrics on “Born Again,” the opening track on Hillbilly Jedi, Big & Rich speak directly to their audience to announce their, um, triumphant return. After a five-year break during which Big Kenny and John Rich worked on their own stuff for awhile, Big & Rich (with occasional help from Bon...

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