200 KM/H In The Wrong Lane

Alright, This album is totally old school. It came out when I was about to enter High School, I got it then and I still have it!  t.A.T.u’s 2002 release of 200 KM/H In The Wrong Lane. This Russian duo have been known to cause controversy in Russia and yet was still able to be on top of the charts there and in the USA.

The first U.S. single to ever be released by the duo was “All The Things She Said” the video was known for its suggested lyrics and the provocative video, that MTV had to limit its airtime in the day, and limit the content during the late night airtime. But if and when you saw the video it was really good. Here’s the video from the duo

After the release of the video, they duo hit it big on the United States bringing along the rumors and the trouble. Now the duo say that they are Lesbians, and that caused a fire storm. Conservatives groups wanted the group to be band. Some tabloid reports said that they were lesbians, while others didn’t think so. either way the duo became popular. Yet the band, was still big. Even if you didn’t want them to.

The Album to me has its upbeat Russian techno beats. The music can be very mellow and dramatic such as “All The Things She Said” and “Stars” which is about them coming out to their parents and leaving. The Entire Album is danceable. Even in the United States they released Russian version of the first two songs.

When it comes to recommending this album, I would say get it. Get it if you are not freaked out by two Lesbians singing about their “love” for each other. Get it if you like the lyrics and beats..

Until Next Time….Stay Fly

Courtney A.

The Pierces: 13 Tales of Love and Revenge

This duo has become my favorite group, due to their infectious melodies and voices. I view them as rising stars in the folk and even mainstream music. The group is called The Pierces…

 

13 Tales of Love and Revenge

 

This group really isn’t a group to begin with. It’s a sister act. They hail from Alabama, but reside and record in New York City. The children of musician they began to hine thier skills while attending Aurburn University. They soon began to work on albums and moved to New York City. Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge is really there third studio album, the first two albums were flops and no one really noticed them. Until about 2007, the group was on the brink of giving up until they were offered to preform their song “Secret” from Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge on the new hit television show.. “Gossip Girl”

Here’s a video of the Song:

After this preformance then the release of their album came out in the fall. The claims and prasies from critics everywhere.

There album,in case you haven’t notice, is about  love and revenge… The tunes of the song go from falling in love with someone such as(Song), to keeping a secret from someone such as ‘Secret’, to getting even with someone like ‘Kill,Kill,Kill’ and ‘Sticks and Stones’ , they even take the time out and make fun of celebutanes like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan with ‘Boring’. you will love every single minute of this moment song. With their infectious use of banjos and guitars, the melodies will be imprinted in your mind for a while…

I would recommend this song to any girl who is either in love, just broke up with someone and you want to grieve or get even. The Pierces’s songs hit a tone with everyone…GO GET IT NOW

Until Next Time….Stay Fly

Courtney