http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php en-us Thu, 15 May 2008 15:45:13 GMT Thu, 15 May 2008 15:45:13 GMT http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php?id=P432 <img src="http://www.thabiz.com/funplexcd.jpg"/> The B52’s are back with their first studio release in over a decade. “Funplex” is a good time album that fans of the foursome will especially appreciate. The song “Pump” is a up-tempo song with a really good sound. The group really hasn’t lost any of the style that they captured in the 80’s. The group experiments with a lot of different sounds on “Funplex.” Songs like “Juliet of Spirits” and “Love in the Year 3000,” are... http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php?id=P431 <img src="http://www.thabiz.com/hardcandyalbum.jpg"/> Madonna has released her latest CD “Hard Candy.” The twelve track CD is her best release to date. The album is comprised primarily of up-tempo and dance tracks. The tracks are more melodic, urban and dance floor quality rather than techno. The album’s first single was the huge single “4 Minutes,” featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. “Hard Candy” is a very modern Madonna album. Fans of current pop artists will... http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php?id=P429 <img src="http://www.thabiz.com/thriller25.jpg"/> Michael Jackson’s album “Thriller” is one of the most well known album’s of all time. Featuring hit songs such as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Something,” the album stayed on the top of the Billboard Top 200 album charts for a great deal of the early 1980’s. Every song on the album was a hit and the album catapulted Michael Jackson to the pinnacle of pop music stardom. Sony has re-released... http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php?id=P430 <img src="http://www.imissthe80s.com/taylordaynealbumcover.jpg"/> Pop music icon Taylor Dayne is back with her first new album in over 5 years. “Satisfied” features 13 soulful new songs by Taylor Dayne. The album opens with the rhythmic up-tempo song “Beautiful.” “Beautiful,” the first single is a great song. “I’m Over My Head,” has a strong beat and showcase’s Dayne’s strong vocals. “My Heart Can’t Change,” is a melodic mid-tempo song. It’s a really catchy... http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php?id=P428 <img src="http://www.imissthe80s.com/richardsimmonsdvd.jpg"/> Richard Simmons is well known for his popular VHS/DVD “Sweatin’ to the Oldies.” Time Life DVD has released “Sweatin’ to the Oldies 20th Anniversary Edition.” “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” was a popular exercise program that featured musical numbers from the 1950’s and the 1960’s. The best-selling program was a popular seller throughout the 80’s and the 90’s. The release of the 20th Anniversary Edition DVD is... http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php?id=P427 <img src="http://www.thabiz.com/xanadualbum.jpg"/> The Xanadu on Broadway Soundtrack is sure to please fans of the stage play. The soundtrack features the classic 80’s score in an original Broadway Cast Recording. The 14 song soundtrack features the popular songs “Magic,” “Xanadu,” and “Whenever You’re Away From Me.” The packaging is a beautiful purple color. The songs sound fantastic and if you have seen the stage play you won’t be disappointed with this single disc... http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php?id=P426 <img src="http://www.thabiz.com/joshuatreeremastered.jpg"/> U2’s classic album “Joshua Tree” has been re-released in a special deluxe edition. It’s been twenty years since the pivotal album was released. Joshua Tree included the U2 hits “With or Without You,” “Where The Streets Have No Name,” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” The album is easily one of the groups most well known albums. The deluxe edition includes two discs. The first disc... http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php?id=P423 <img src="http://www.thabiz.com/featuringeazye.jpg"/> Eazy E was a rap music pioneer. In addition to being a member of the groundbreaking rap group N.W.A., Eazy had a successful solo career of his own. Capital and Priority Records have released an Eazy-E greatest hits CD titled “Featuring Eazy-E.” Featuring Eazy-E includes 16 Eazy E tracks. What makes this album different than previous Eazy E greatest hits CD’s is that this one focuses on Eazy E collaborations. The... http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php?id=P424 <img src="http://www.thabiz.com/nwacd.jpg"/> It’s hard to believe it’s been twenty years since rap group N.W.A. released their groundbreaking album “Straight Out of Compton.” Twenty years later, Capital/Priority Records has released “Straight Outta Compton-20th Anniversary Edition.” The re-released album includes all of the tracks from the original album and five bonus tracks. Fans of N.W.A. will remember this album for the big hits, “Straight Outta Compton,” “F*ck... http://imissthe80s.com/newsandreviews/weblog.php?id=P422 <img src="http://www.thabiz.com/rickspringfieldearlysoundsessions.jpg"/> Rick Springfield fans will enjoy “Rick Springfield The Early Sound Sessions.” If you like classic rock from the late 70’s and the early 80’s you will really dig this CD. Rick’s voice is in great condition as he belts out these early tunes. These songs may have appeared on later releases in various incarnations, but these songs on this compilation gel well together. The CD opens with the song...