Album of the Week: Ministry of Sound One R n B

Okay, so incase you haven't noticed a trend here I Love (with a capital L) most CDs that are ministry of sound related.

This new edition which came out last month contains three CD's with number one's within the r'n'b world. The three CD's contain songs from the 2000s, 1990s and the 1980s (I hope I am correct in saying this although it could be 2010s, 2000s and 1990s - who knows).

CD one:
Favourite song - Literally too many to choose from maybe Earthquake - Labrinth and Tinie Tempah.
Least favourite song- I need a dollar - Aloe Blacc, but not because I don't like the song I just don't like this particular remix.

CD two:
Favourite song - Moving too fast - Artful dodger, completely love this song and had forgotten all about it

Least favourite song - She wolf - Shakira, don't think it belongs in the r'n'b song style myself?

CD three:

Favourite song - Don't let go - En vogue, how can anyone not completely love this song?

Least favourite song - Ginuwine - Pony.

Literally can't stop blasting this when having a drive in my car !
What are your favourite songs?

Album of the Week: Gotye - Making Mirrors

So I downloaded this the other week and haven't really had chance to listen to it properly, and I still haven't really apart from around 4 listens of the whole album, however I have thoroughly enjoyed doing so!

It's such a good album for when you really need calm, relaxed music. I have mostly listened to it in the morning when I don't want anything too crazy going on whilst I'm getting ready to go to uni.

The album is very similar in sound to the debut single 'Somebody That I Used To Know', soothing songs with a bit of a kick to them, or so to say haha !

I recommend this album to anyone who likes easy listening music that can quite easily be sung along to, definately a good summer album as well !!

Favourite song - Smoke and Mirrors

Least favourite song - Making Mirrors (Though I guess it is kind of the introduction)

Rating - 4/5 !

Album of the Week: The Saturdays - On Your Radar

I am aware this album has been out for quite some time, but with the weather attempting a pick-me-up and the fact that I haven't properly listened to it yet I thought it needed a chance.

This was however entirely my itunes fault as I have 'automatically add songs to fill space' set up on my ipod and this is what it filled some space with.

I have been a fan of The Saturdays ever since they came onto the scene and their other albums are one of my personal go-to's when I want a sing song (sometimes an angry one) or even to belt some notes out, but when this album came out I must admit originally I was a little disappointed.

As it was on my ipod I decided to give it a proper listen and was actually rather impressed. Although many of the tunes seem as though they have been 'danced up' so that they can be transferred easily into clubs and bars there are also some gorgeous ballads.

I reckon if you are a fan of a good boogie, and a fabulous girl band, as well as a good sing-a-long this is definitely one for the summer months! Whenever I get a car (hopefully soon) I will be sure to be blasting some of these songs out !!

Favourite song - Get Ready, Get Set
Least favourite song - I Say OK
Rating - 3.5/5

Album of the Week - XX Twenty Years Ministry of Sound

Firstly I would like to apologise for being so terrible at blogging this week, I have and am still extremely busy with deadlines for uni and I've been home to see my family and all other things.

So as I haven't had time to take any pictures I've decided to add something to my blog, this being ALBUM OF THE WEEK.

Now i'm not saying this is going to be a weekly thing forever, but hey I will try my best.

As the sun has been shining I found myself craving some holiday tunes to put me in the mood as well as put me in a happy one, and this album is absolutely perfect.

There are 4 different sections (of which should be listened to all the way through);

Rulin' - which is classed as a 'soulful journey through the biggest house tracks' including the likes of Ultra Nate, Spiller and Armand Van Helden.

Trance Nation - to 'get the hands in the air' including tracks by Faithless, Darude and Paul Van Dyk.

Smoove - this is all about 'Rip Groove' with the likes of Robin S. and Tina Moore.

And my personal fave Chillout Session - this is great for some downtime, whether in my case it's doing an essay or simply wanting to chill out on the beach, in the garden or in bed, a mix of Mylo, Jose Gonzalez and Example makes it one to beat !

Overall, this album has been extremely overplayed this week, I can't help but put it on for easy listening and the occasional cheeky dance!

Do you like Ministry of Sound albums? What are your thoughts?