Category: Individual Tracks (CD’s)

JUSTICE IN THE BARREL {Young Guns II} (by Jon Bon Jovi: Blaze of Glory)

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Post date November 11, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 6:49 Min.

As the album’s longest track (including gunshot sound effects), this ‘inspired-by’ effort appears on Jon Bon Jovi’s 1990 Blaze of Glory soundtrack for the Young Guns II movie.

Note: Also portraying ‘Chavez’ in the film, Lou Diamond Phillips is among this track’s credited back-up singers.

REVIEW:

It’s too much of a good thing. Despite delivering one of the album’s best melodies, Jon Bon Jovi over-indulges this song, in part due to a lengthy, sound effect-laden intro. The lyrics are solid, as is the instrumental work, but this bloated track should have edited down by one to two minutes. As a download option, it’s accurate that listeners get their money’s worth, in terms of bang for the buck. Yet, “Justice in the Barrel” is really more a glorified middle-of-the-pack tune that works fine on playlists, including workouts.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 6 Stars

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WILD WOMEN DO (by Natalie Cole: Pretty Woman movie soundtrack)

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Post date November 11, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:04 Min.

Recorded by Natalie Cole, this upbeat pop tune is the first cut off 1990’s Pretty Woman movie soundtrack.

REVIEW:

An energetic Natalie Cole is absolutely on her game, as the appealing R&B/pop melody makes a perfect fit for her vocals. The downside, unfortunately, is that the suggestive lyrics brazenly play up inferences of Pretty Woman’s glamorous depiction of prostitution. It’s a shame, since Cole’s dynamite performance would otherwise make this dance tune a contender for re-discovery.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 6½ Stars

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YOU’VE CHANGED (by Kimberley Locke: One Love)

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Post date November 11, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:23 MIN.

American Idol alum Kimberley Locke sings this original R&B track for her 2003 album, One Love. Locke is also among the track’s co-writers.

REVIEW:

It’s a dose of surefire R&B from Kimberley Locke. Working with an ideal melody, Locke’s appealing vocals have a knack of making this song’s love-gone-awry lyrics come to life. At a minimum, “You’ve Changed” offers a persuasive advertisement to considering downloading Locke’s classy album — frankly, it’s an underrated gem of a debut.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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RED ZONE (by Robert Miles: Dreamland)

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Post date November 11, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 6:56 Min.

For his 1996 dance-electronica album, Dreamland, composer-musician Robert Cocina (aka Robert Miles) ends it with this instrumental (Track # 11). There’s also brief and foreboding sound effects, including an uncredited feminine voice murmuring her love.

REVIEW:

It is Dreamland’s only ominous tune, as there’s a vaguely sinister undercurrent worthy of a movie soundtrack. While “Red Zone” isn’t memorable, it’s still a pretty good option for dance playlists and various workouts.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars

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SWITCHBLADE 327 (by The Brian Setzer Orchestra: The Dirty Boogie)

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Post date November 11, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:30 Min.

It’s the tenth track off The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 1998 Dirty Boogie Album.

REVIEW:

“Switchblade 327” is an exhilarating combo of contemporary swing jazz with pop rock from Brian Setzer and his band. Enjoy it while you can — it flies by fast.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE TV SERIES THEME {Cover} (by “Weird Al” Yankovic: Dare to Be Stupid)

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Post date November 11, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 1:05 Min.

Covering the goofy theme song from the same-named 1967 cartoon series, “Weird Al” Yankovic includes his version on his 1985 comedy album, Dare to be Stupid. His rendition’s popularity later landed it on the soundtrack for the 1997 live-action film adaptation starring Brendan Fraser.

REVIEW:

In a rare instance of a straight-up homage, “Weird Al” Yankovic is at his best. It’s a fresh and endearing tribute to the cheesy Tarzan spoof. Though it’s only a minute long, this track is one of Dare to Be Stupid’s highlights.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars

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BACK WHEN WE WERE BEAUTIFUL (by Matraca Berg: Sunday Morning to Saturday Night)

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Post date November 9, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:40 Min.

It’s the sixth track from Matraca Berg’s 1997 album, Sunday Morning to Saturday Night. Berg also wrote the song.

REVIEW:

Known more in the country music industry for her articulate songwriting, Matraca Berg’s classy vocals brings to life her own poignant ballad. It’s about a widowed grandmother wistfully expressing to her grandchild/grandchildren some insights re: old age and of memories from her youth. Suffice to say, Berg infuses this song with some thoughtful storytelling magic. “Back When We Were Beautiful,” accordingly, deserves a welcome shot at re-discovery.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars

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EAT MY SHORTS (by Rick Dees: Hilarious! Greatest Novelty Hits)

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Post date November 6, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:39 Min.

It was recorded and co-written by radio personality Rick Dees for his 1984 Put It Where the Moon Don’t Shine album. This spoof of a marriage gone sour has resurfaced on some compilation albums, i.e. 2006’s Hilarious! Greatest Novelty Hits.

REVIEW:

Demolishing romantic pop/R&B drivel, Rick Dees nails this sarcastic parody of Late ‘70s-Early ‘80s love songs. Its inspired use of a blah disco melody against the cynical lyrics makes it hard to keep a straight face. A classy female R&B back-up group and Dees’ concluding pig snort are added bonuses. The best element of “Eat My Shorts,” however, is its comically embittered ode to divorce. Suffice to say, Dees and his back-up chorus have great fun ripping lazy, no-good philandering spouses. Other than maybe Steve Martin, it’s doubtful that any comedian could surpass Dees’ spot-on performance on this particular tune.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8½ Stars

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THE CURLY SHUFFLE (by Jump N’ The Saddle Band: Hilarious! Greatest Novelty Hits)

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Post date November 6, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 2:55 Min.

Recorded as a single by the Jump N’ The Saddle Band, this Three Stooges homage was released in 1983. For that time, its music video was a Stooges black-and-white clip montage. Among the compilation albums “The Curly Shuffle” has subsequently appeared is 2006’s Hilarious! Greatest Novelty Hits.

REVIEW:

For Three Stooges aficionados, obtaining a copy of this zany one-hit wonder is a must. In a tribute to all the Stooges, the Jump N’ The Saddle Band does some fantastic work remembering Jerome “Curly” Howard. Near-perfect imitations of Curly’s most well-known phrases and sound effects are included. As a pop culture nod to the world’s famous Stooge, “The Curly Shuffle” is a gem.

BRIAN’S 10-STAR RATING: 8 Stars