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Yoni Stern Review

The first thing you’ll notice about this album is that the mixing and arrangements aren’t top notch. It seems like it was a low budget cd, which in understandable in these tough economic times. However, I’m here to tell you not to overlook this album, because you could be missing out on the album of

Generation MP3

It’s been a while since I posted. I know, I know, shame on me. It’s been a hectic summer, which lead right up until now, the chaggim. I hope this article settles your reading hunger for the time being. And look, I even drew a little cartoon for you above to show that I’m sorry

Miami Boys Choir (Mi La’Hashem Eilai) Review

I reviewed Yavoh, which seemed liked yesterday to me, I’m surprised how fast this new album came out. I know it’s been two years, but after a successful album, you usually want to take your time and really tweak the follow up album so that it has much success as the previous one. I see

Review: Shalsheles Jr. 2

Shalsheles Jr. 2 It’s nice to hear that Shalsheles Jr. is back and with more than just a single or guest appearance. With the passing of time, the former soloists voices have become to mature. Subsequently, there’s a new batch of children on this cd, including singing shensation Dovid Dachs, The rich mature voice of

Review: Michoel Pruzansky’s MP3

My thoughts on MP3, the third album from singer Michoel Pruzansky: Letav Uvid – I must admit, Pruz is the only singer who can sing the same words over and over and I don’t get tired of it. He doesn’t kvetch like Shwekey. He doesn’t whine like Fried. And he doesn’t croak like those who

REVIEW: Zevi Kaufman – Music: The Language of My Soul

Zevi Kaufman is a newcomer on the scene of Jewish music. If the last name sounds familiar, that’s because it belongs to singer Shloime Kaufman, Zevi’s cousin. Zevi has a mixture of styles on his album ranging from yeshivish to borderline Jewish music. He does push the boundaries on some songs, but no more than

Miami Solo Album Review

Guest Review by JM Darcuh Overall: There is a great selection of slow and meaningful songs on the album. The soloists all have good control over their strong voices. What’s unique about the album is that the soloists are boys and the choir that joins some of the songs are made up of men. Usually

Shlock Rock Hanukah Concert in Illinois

Torah Academy of Buffalo Grove presents Jewish Unity 2010 Hanukah Concert on Sunday November 21, 2010 at 3:30 PM. Starring Lenny Solomon of Shlock Rock and the Moshe Skier Band. Shlock Rock is a Jewish Rock Band that teaches Jewish ideas through music using song parodies, original music in both English and Hebrew and children’s songs. Lenny Solomon

WE AWAIT THEE O’ JEWISH MUSIC

There’s been a lot of downtime in the Jewish music industry. This time of year appears to be the great depression for Jewish music artists. Chanukah is usually the birth of new albums, just in time for people to make a new purchase as a chanukah gift to themselves or to an other. Regardless, there’s

Shalsheles V Review

Yitzchak Rosenthal is back with his expert compositions for Shalsheles V. Although the group remains intact, Simcha Sussman is now recording from Israel, his new home. Shalsheles has always been known to be “bed time music.” It’s relaxing, refreshing and not in your face. Last album, they changed that style with Yufyafisa and Kel Hakavod

Alternative Jewish Music – Spotlight on Emanuel Neuman

How many tracks are on this album and what are the names? On this Demo, there are 4 tracks: Ei’lecha, The Puzzle, Kanfei Nesharim, & Watching Closely [you can hear them at myspace.com/emanuelneuman] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] [Audio clip:

Review of Aryeh Kunstler’s “Our Eyes Are On You”

For those of you who are new to the Alternative Jewish Music scene, Aryeh Kunstler is the king, in my opinion. Aryeh blends the styles of contemporary secular music and English lyrics with gorgeous pieces of Jewish music and Hebrew lyrics. This is Kunstler’s second solo album, although it has the quality of a 4th

A.K.A. Pella Platinum Review by JM Derech

A.K.A. Pella is back and yes, they are better than ever. They definitely took their game up a notch with this new addition to their collection, “Platinum.” What they did, was take the best songs that have been released within the last couple of years (for the most part) and re-record them to perfection with