Category: Digital Songs & Albums

LAY ALL YOUR LOVE ON ME {Cover} (by Amanda Seyfried & Dominic Cooper: Mamma Mia! movie soundtrack)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date February 6, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:29 Min.

For the 2008 Mamma Mia! Soundtrack, co-stars Dominic Cooper and Amanda Seyfried duet on this cover of the vintage ABBA hit.

REVIEW:

Over-indulging mid-80’s-style electronica at times, this tune is a mixed bag. As a result, Dominic Cooper’s contribution falls between an okay European disco tune and glorified karaoke. He sounds better blending in with his male back-up singers. Amanda Seyfried, however, is consistently terrific on this tune, both with and without her allotment of female back-up singers. “Lay All Your Love on Me” is by no means a must-have, but it delivers Seyfried’s sparkling pop vocals.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 6 Stars

Note: The duo’s rendition of “One of Us” on 2018’s Mamma Mia!: Here We Go Again soundtrack is preferable. Cooper’s vocals are improved, and the melody proves a better fit for them as a duet.

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HOUSE OF LOVE (by Amy Grant & Vince Gill: Greatest Hits, 1986-2004)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date February 2, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:17 Min.

“House of Love” is Amy Grant’s 1994 romantic pop duet with her future husband, Vince Gill, off her same-titled album. That same year, it served as the love theme for the Michael Keaton-Geena Davis romantic comedy, Speechless. This tune subsequently appears on Grant’s 2004 Greatest Hits: 1986-2004 album.

REVIEW:

With some country flavor thrown in, it’s a charming romantic duet. Amy Grant’s vocal chemistry with Vince Gill is terrific. Certainly recommended!

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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MYSTIFIED (by Leah: Knifed)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date February 2, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:26 Min.

This European-style, dance-pop tune was released by Canadian songstress Leah McHenry (aka Leah or LEAH) as the first track off her 2012 EP album, Knifed.

REVIEW:

It’s an intriguing departure from Leah’s usual Celtic metal style. Though it’s repetitive, the pulsating electronica melody is definitely catchy. Perhaps the song’s best asset is that the instrumentals don’t overshadow Leah’s appealing vocal performance. “Mystified” isn’t remarkable, but it gets the job done in terms of entertainment value. The song’s most practical use is as a download for workout playlists.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars

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MIAMI HEIST (by John Ottman: The Losers movie soundtrack)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date February 2, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 2:20 Min.

Performed by composer-conductor John Ottman, this ominous instrumental track appears on 2015’s The Losers film soundtrack.

REVIEW:

This track’s sinister tone is reminiscent of Nox Arcana, Shadow’s Symphony, and Midnight Syndicate. While its semi-creepiness isn’t distinctive by any means, “Miami Heist” offers a solid option worth considering for any spine-tingling instrumental playlists.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 6½ Stars

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HOT NIGHT (by Laura Branigan: Ghostbusters {1984} movie soundtrack)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date February 2, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:22 Min.

This dance tune was recorded by Laura Branigan for 1984’s Ghostbusters film soundtrack.

REVIEW:

With Laura Branigan at the top of her game, the mid-80’s vibe of Hot Night is well worth re-discovery. Reminiscent of Pat Benatar, Branigan’s confident vocals combined with can’t-miss rock instrumentals makes this up-tempo track an ideal download for any number of potential playlists, including workouts.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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KEEP YOUR EYES ON ME (by Faith Hill & Tim McGraw: The Shack movie soundtrack)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date February 2, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:11 Min.

For The Shack’s 2017 film soundtrack, husband-and-wife duo Tim McGraw & Faith Hill recorded this ballad.

REVIEW:

This poignant love song about devotedly keeping a troubled relationship alive delivers an inspired country-pop sound. Not only is this track well-performed, the elegant and gradually soaring melody completes one of Tim McGraw & Faith Hill’s best-ever efforts. “Keep Your Eyes on Me” is definitely worth adding to any number of playlists.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8½ Stars

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LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD {Cover} (by Maysa Leak: Love is a Battlefield)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date February 2, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:58 Min.

Maysa Leak revisits Pat Benatar’s 1983 soft rock ballad, “Love is a Battlefield.” Off her same-named 2017 cover album, it’s Track # 3.

REVIEW:

Impressively, Maysa Leak re-imagines this Pat Benatar radio hit by transforming it into a traditional R&B tune. With an even slower tempo than the original version, Leak takes her time pumping fresh life into the song. Still recognizable from the original song, the accompanying melody is ideal for her classy vocal performance. Making it sound like her own, all too easily Leak’s version could pass for a vintage R&B tune from the 80’s. If not for the familiar lyrics (at least, initially), one probably wouldn’t recognize Leak’s “Love is a Battlefield” as an actual cover.

This cover is definitely worth adding to a favorite R&B/Soul/pop-rock playlist.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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STRENGTH TO BELIEVE {Vocals} (by Epic Score: Strength to Believe)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date January 28, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 2:04 Min.

As the title track of the 2014 album, Strength to Believe, Epic Score released this tune (as Track # 7). Its alternate version (Track # 20) is a pure instrumental.

REVIEW:

Intense and ominously pulsating, it’s the ideal length for a quest in a sci-fi/action film or video game trailer. Yet, the relatively short run time for “Strength to Believe” could be a potential deterrent for epic theme enthusiasts, in terms of a download option. Further, the usage of background choral vocals adds some a smattering of extra depth, but it makes little difference. The instrumental rendition proves just as solid.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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STRENGTH TO BELIEVE {No Vocals} (by Epic Score: Strength to Believe)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date January 28, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 2:04 Min.

As the pure instrumental title track of the 2014 album, Strength to Believe, Epic Score released this tune (as Track # 20). The title track (with background choral vocals) is Track # 7.

REVIEW:

Intense and ominously pulsating, it’s the ideal length for a quest in a sci-fi/action film or video game trailer. Yet, the relatively short run time for “Strength to Believe” could be a potential deterrent for epic theme enthusiasts, in terms of a download option. When compared to its counterpart with vocals, both versions of “Strength to Believe” hold up equally well.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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