Jeff Lynne - Long Wave

Long Wave

This album has Jeff Lynne singing many classic rock and roll and pop songs. All the songs on the album sound really good. Some of my favorites are "She", "Running Scared", "Smile", and "At Last". Other songs here are "If I Loved You", "So Sad", "Mercy Mercy", "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered", "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing", "Let It Rock", and "Beyond the Sea".

The Rolling Stones - GRRR!

GRRR!

This big collection from 2012 has many of The Rolling Stones' songs from the 60s to the 10s; the 2012 new song "Doom and Gloom". Some of my favorite 60s songs are "The Last Time", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "19th Nervous Breakdown", "Paint It, Black", "Under My Thumb", "Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?", "Ruby Tuesday", "Let's Spend the Night Together", "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "You Can't Always Get What You Want", "Gimme Shelter", "Street Fighting Man", and "She's a Rainbow". The 70s songs "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" and "Miss You". The 80s songs "Emotional Rescue", "Start Me Up", and "Mixed Emotions". The 90s songs "Highwire" and "Love Is Strong". The 00s songs "Streets of Love" and "Don't Stop".

Jackie Evancho - Songs from the Silver Screen

Songs from the Silver Screen

Jackie Evancho's new album has many popular songs from films. Jackie's voice sounds great on all songs. Some of my favorites are "Pure Imagination" (from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory), "The Music of the Night" (from The Phantom of the Opera), "What a Wonderful World" (from Good Morning, Vietnam), and "Some Enchanted Evening" (from South Pacific). I also like her O Holy Night, Dream with Me, and Awakening albums.

The Beach Boys - That's Why God Made the Radio

That's Why God Made the Radio

This new 2012 album has the 60s sound of The Beach Boys, with many songs in Baroque pop. Some of my favorites are "Think About the Days", "That's Why God Made the Radio", "Spring Vacation", "Beaches in Mind", "Strange World", and "Pacific Coast Highway". I also like their SMiLE album.

Avril Lavigne - Goodbye Lullaby

Goodbye Lullaby

Avril Lavigne's latest album Goodbye Lullaby is a fun to listen to album with very good songs. My favorites are "Black Star", "What the Hell", "Wish You Were Here", "Smile", "Stop Standing There", "Darlin", and "Alice" (Extended Version).

Adele - 21

21

Adele's album 21 is one of the best recent albums. Adele has great vocals on all songs. My favorites are "Rolling in the Deep", "Rumour Has It", "Turning Tables", "Don't You Remember", "Set Fire to the Rain", "He Won't Go", and "Someone Like You". 21 is a must hear album. I also like her 25 album.

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall

The most famous musical ever, The Phantom of the Opera has a great story and music. From London's Royal Albert Hall in 2011, the 25th Anniversary has a great cast and performances. The show has a large orchestra which is behind and above the stage. The stage is also used for the sets. The costumes for all the characters are extremely well done and very colorful. The Phantom of the Opera is set in 1911 in Paris, France, with the time then rolling back to 1881. The main characters are the mysterious Phantom of the Opera and his love for singer Christine Daaé. Raoul is also in love with Christine and attempts to capture the Phantom. Some of my favorite songs are "Overture", "Angel of Music", "The Phantom of the Opera", "The Music of the Night", and "Why Have You Brought Me Here?/Raoul, I've Been There". The original 1986 cast is also here, including Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford. They are brought on stage after the show ends and perform many songs with the current cast. This 25th Anniversary performance of this musical is a must see.

Jennifer Hudson - I Remember Me

I Remember Me

Jennifer Hudson has a great voice and shines on all songs on her album I Remember Me. Some of my favorite songs are "No One Gonna Love You", "Where You At", "I Remember Me", "Everybody Needs Love", and "Feeling Good" on this album of soul, pop, and R&B.

Kellie Pickler - 100 Proof

100 Proof

Kellie Pickler's 100 Proof is a very strong album of country music. Some of my favorite songs are "Where's Tammy Wynette", "Stop Cheatin' On Me", "Tough", "Turn On the Radio and Dance", and "Little House On the Highway". I also like her Small Town Girl, Kellie Pickler, and The Woman I Am albums.

Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert

Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert

Les Misérables is one of the best musicals ever. From London's O2 Arena in October 2010, the 25th Anniversary Concert has a great cast with all wonderful performances. The show has a very big chorus and three video screens. The stage is also used for some sets. Les Misérables is set in 1815 in France, and follows the stories of Jean Valjean (who is first shown being released from imprisonment after serving 19 years) and many other characters in their struggle for redemption and revolution. Some of my favorite songs are "Prologue: Work Song", "Prologue: What Have I Done?", "I Dreamed a Dream", "The Confrontation", "Castle on a Cloud", and "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables". The original 1985 cast is also here. They are brought on stage after the show ends and perform many songs with the current cast.

Britney Spears Live: The Femme Fatale Tour

Britney Spears Live: The Femme Fatale Tour

This Britney Spears concert from Canada is from 2011 and has many of her popular songs. The concert has lots of dancing and very nice sets. Some of my favorite performances are "Piece of Me", "Big Fat Bass", "Gimme More", "Baby One More Time", "I'm a Slave for You", and "Womanizer". The music videos "Hold It Against Me", "Till the World Ends", "I Wanna Go", and "Criminal" are also here. I also like her Blackout, Circus, and Femme Fatale albums. Her 90s album ...Baby One More Time is on my 90s Music blog.

Tony Bennett - Duets II

Duets II

This jazz album has many duets with Tony Bennet and other singers. Some of my favorite songs are "The Lady Is a Tramp" (with Lady Gaga), "Body and Soul" (with Amy Winehouse), "Blue Velvet" (with k.d. lang), "This Is All I Ask" (with Josh Groban), "It Had to Be You" (with Carrie Underwood), and "When Do the Bells Ring for Me" (with Mariah Carey).

Shakira - En Vivo Desde Paris

En Vivo Desde Paris

This Shakira concert from Paris, France is from 2011. The show is very lively and has lots of dancing by Shakira. Some of my favorite performances are "Whenever, Wherever", "Gypsy", "La Tortura", "Loca", "She Wolf", "Ojos Así", "Hips Don't Lie", and "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)". Many others are here including many Spanish songs. Some of the extras include rehearsals and Shakira golfing.

Madonna - Sticky & Sweet Tour

Sticky & Sweet Tour

From 2008 in Buenos Aries, Argentina, Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour has many of her popular songs from the 80s to the 00s. Songs from her 2008 album Hard Candy are also here. Some of my favorites are "Candy Shop" (Medley), "Human Nature", "Into the Groove", "Vogue" (2008), "Borderline", "La Isla Bonita" (Medley), and "Like a Virgin".

The Beach Boys - SMiLE

SMiLE

The never completed SMiLE album by The Beach Boys, from the 1966-1967 sessions, has some of the best songs in pop music, with many psychedelic songs. Some of my favorites are "Heroes and Villains", "Gee", "I'm in Great Shape", "Barnyard", "Good Vibrations", "Do You Like Worms? (Roll Plymouth Rock)", and "The Elements: Fire (Mrs. O'Leary's Cow)". I also like their album That's Why God Made the Radio.

Lauren Alaina - Wildflower

Wildflower

Lauren Alaina's debut album Wildflower is a fun to listen to country music album with strong vocals. "Georgia Peaches" is my favorite song. Others here are "Growing Her Wings", "Tupelo", "The Middle", "Like My Mother Does", "She's a Wildflower", "I'm Not One of Them", "The Locket", "Eighteen Inches", "One of Those Boys", "Funny Thing About Love", and "Dirt Road Prayer".

Ximena Sariñana

Ximena Sariñana

Mexican singer Ximena Sariñana's 2011 album of pop and Latin pop has good vocals on all songs. Some of my favorites are "Shine Down", "Echo Park", "Bringing Us Down", "Tomorrow", and "Wrong Miracle". The Spanish song "Tú Y Yo" is also very good.

Sia - We Are Born

We Are Born

Australian singer Sia's album We Are Born is a fun album of pop and dance-pop music. Some of my favorite songs are "Clap Your Hands", "Stop Trying", "Be Good to Me", "Bring Night", "Cloud", and "Big Girl, Little Girl". I also like her Some People Have Real Problems, 1000 Forms of Fear, and This Is Acting albums.

Symphony X - Iconoclast

Iconoclast

The new metal album by Symphony X is really good and has a lot of great guitar playing. Songs here are "Iconoclast", "The End of Innocence", "Dehumanized", "Bastards of the Machine", "Heretic", "Children of a Faceless God", "Electric Messiah", "Prometheus (I Am Alive)", and "When All is Lost".

Anthrax - Worship Music

Worship Music

Worship Music is a great new thrash metal album by Anthrax. Some of my favorite songs are "Earth On Hell", "Fight 'Em Til You Can't", "I'm Alive", "In the End", "Judas Priest", and "Revolution Screams". A very strong album all thrash metal fans will want to hear.

Christina Perri - lovestrong.

lovestrong.

Christina has a great voice. The songs on lovestrong. are mostly pop and are all very good. "Mine" is my favorite. Other songs here are "Bluebird", "Arms", "Bang Bang Bang", "Distance", "Jar of Hearts", "Interlude", "Penguin", "Miles", "The Lonely", "Sad Song", and "Tragedy". A very strong debut album.

Selena Gomez and the Scene - When the Sun Goes Down

When the Sun Goes Down

This new album by Selena Gomez and the Scene has very fun to listen to songs. The songs are dance pop and electropop. My favorites are "Love You Like a Love Song", "Who Says", "Hit the Lights", "Whiplash", "My Dilemma", and "Outlaw".

Jackie Evancho - Dream with Me

Dream with Me

Jackie Evancho's new album has amazing vocals. The standout song on the album is "Nessun Dorma". "Nessun Dorma" is an aria from Puccini's 1926 opera Turandot. My other favorites songs are "When You Wish Upon a Star", "Nella Fantasia", "O Mio Babbino Caro", and "Imaginer". I also like her O Holy Night, Songs from the Silver Screen, and Awakening albums