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Lyre Le Temps - Clock Master album review

Lyre Le Temps - Clock Master is an uptempo upbeat French electro swing album with English lyrics. The album has disturbing songs such as Brokopoly, Sad Swing, and Everything Moves. Many of the songs such as Everything Moves and Time Train are time themed songs which revolve around the concept of time.


Brokopoly is like monopoly but with poverty. You own nothing of monetary value. You know you’re out of money.

Everybody on their way to work and you stay. New generation. You’re a hobo in a house. There is nothing left here. You’ll be waiting for the next song to pay the bills and make someone answer one of your calls. You pay the price yet you are still breathing. You know you’re out of money. It's so dangerous but it's funny to swim with the crocodiles. Take your broke ass home.

Everything you had is not yours anymore. Even clothing. You played and followed society’s rules. You knew there were risks. Start from the bottom for one mistake. You can sink. It's a chance to take. Dark moments precede light and bright. Mornings for more seasons. You say you’re strong enough not to play games. Yet you are addicted. You need to win games. Drop the gold-digger's ego.


Everything Moves explains how everything moves by the grace of God. Time marches forward.

Everything moves by the grace of God. Everything's moving so fast. The best years are in the past. Now every morning is black. A rainy day is enough to make you stay on the couch with the world in the window.

I don't remember when it started. You don't remember when it started. I never really saw where the gap was. Neither did you. Maybe this is generational conflict evolution. That makes anyone panic. Sometimes you're sure and sometimes no but we know you know where we go. Mother fuckers can't stop.


Now Or Never is one of those songs that tells you not to be fooled and be ready for today.

For today or for never. Don't look back. Don’t be fooled. Don't you follow any rules? Don't be shy don’t be scared. Are you ready for today?

Think of all the time you spent just dreaming of today. Every night that you went and now you're wide awake. Trust me. You'll get away from that day to day. If you wanna do what makes you fly away. The hard way or the best way. Not any other day everything starts today.

It's alright with the time you've lost here. You'll find something that you love so. No matter how big the dream is you can grab it. If you really want something hard you can have it.

4/5****

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Lyre Le Temps - Outside The Box album review

Lyre Le Temps - Outside The Box uses offbeat and unusual production and sounds for an electro swing album. Yet the album remains jazzy and snazzy.


Here are the origins of the Swing Machine. The Swing Machine was a sunny little funny little melody that was started by a button on a MPC.

AD's rocking in the club now with LLT. Let me see everyone dance. Exciting like steppin' on stage bright lights. It's fight night. I’m quite hype. Nothing but a swing machine, are we? Let me hear you scream. It's easy. Believe me a little AD and LLT is what you need.

Bling-blingin backstage. It’s the swing machine. Hypnotic robotic singin' bringin' in the swing in. Chuck Berry's ding-a-ling and everybody doing their thing. Nothing but a swing machine. Competitors are better off not trying to drop a record right after Lyre Le Temps sets it off. You're soft and you don't stand a chance against the swing machine. Let me see everyone dance.


Souvenirs is about moments that lovers spent together. A picture of a lover is like a souvenir.

You sit down looking at your picture of you and your lover. Feels like that person you loved is far away from you. You won't forget their souvenir. That picture perfect memory.

Sometimes it happens like that when you lose a friend. Someone that's really close. And I can tell you how much they were close. All the moments that they spent together were priceless. Something you've never ever seen before. Those moments bring a smile. Sometimes it’s really like that. But sometimes a conflict arises between you and your lover. Sometimes when you it finish like that you lose a friend. You can always remember because it's in you. Even if you lose a part of your soul.

5/5*****!

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Matt Dusk - Back in Town album review

Matt Dusk - Back in Town was the comeback album for Matt Dusk back in 2006. This album marked his comeback in to the music scene and all that jazz. Songs such as Back In Town, Get Me To The Church On Time, More, and The Best Is Yet To Come bring a ray of brightness to the album.


Back In Town is about Matt Dusk coming back into town to see his lady.

It seems just like yesterday when Matt Dusk and his lady were standing here. A Yankees hat up on his head and her voice in his ear. He talked about the future and all the things they’d do. He never thought her lovin' words would frighten him from her.

Matt remembers when he sold his car to board that train. She said she was sure that he would not come back again. And now she sees with her own eyes and starts to realize Matt was not the man he thought he was. So she needs to try to sympathize.

The way she thinks about her life is gonna change tonight. Matt tells his lady, “The way you think about your life is gonna change tonight. Don't even try out that frown because your man is back in town.”

He is sure she has been thinking about just where the hell he has been. There were times he will admit his heart saw better days. But Matt is the type that has to lose to find he had it made. No use talkin' too much about things we cannot change. I know you think it's crazy but Matt is here to set things straight. Matt is standing here to say that he’ll give love a try. It's his complicated way to say he’ll simplify.

Matt tells his lady, “Baby, it's cool to take your time. I was a fool out of my mind. So let's jump off of this merry-go-round because your man is back in town.” He was drawn away but now he is back to stay.  He was wrong to think there was a better way. Matt asks his lady for forgiveness and tells her he will never leave her side.


Matt gives us the best of him on The Best Is Yet To Come. This is because the best is and has yet to come.

Matt picked himself a plum out of the tree of life. Then this lady came along and everything started to hum. Still it's a real good bet. The best is yet to come. You think you've seen the sun but you ain't seen it shine. Wait until their lips have met. Wait until the warm-up's underway. Wait until you see that sunshine day. You ain't seen nothin' yet. The best is yet to come.

They’ve only tasted the wine. You can bet they’re gonna drain that cup of wine dry. Wait until she is locked in Matt’s embrace which will draw her near. Wait till you see that sunshine place. There ain't nothin' like that sunshine place. There ain't nothin' like it here.


All About Me is about how Matt got himself into trouble. This song reintroduced us to Matt Dusk.

What a fine mess Matt has gotten himself into this time. Who'd of thought a guy like Matt would crumble? I’m sure that not a soul would ever guess that Matt is finding it hard to even stumble.

He used to think that he was strong. He used to think the world revolved around me. He never thought that he was wrong. Narcissistic and self-absorbed is what he was.  And this big foot doll almost drowned him.

But Matt is breaking out of his routine. And it’s about time that he comes clean. And it's all good and it's all new. Let Matt re-introduce himself to you. There's no way that he can't win. And a good man he will be. Once he learns it's not all about him. There was a day when the walls were covered with his face. Walking through you'd think it was his mothers. There was not a single hair out of place. One eyebrow just a little bit higher than the other. He used to think he was cool He used to think the world was for the taking. Going to a brand new school. Look at all the friends he is making.


Matt explains to his lady that his love he gives to her is more than simple words he tries to say. That is what the song “More” is about.

This love Matt gives to his lady alone is more than the simple words he tries to say. He only lives to love her more each day. More than she’ll ever know.

His arms long to hold her so. His life will be in her keeping whether she is waiting, sleeping, laughing, or weeping. Longer than always is a long time but far beyond forever. His heart is very sure no one else could love her more. More than she’ll ever know. This love Matt gives to his lady alone is worth more than the simple words he tries to say. This is the love Matt gives to his lady.


Who’s Got The Action is about Matt taking a chance to make a lady named Alice all his so she can be his lady and lover. Love can be like heaven and love can be a joke. But it's worth a gamble.

Alice is like a racehorse. Matt plays her to win. But if in any event he should lose her, another racehorse may come in. Love can be like heaven and love can be a joke. But it's worth a gamble. So Matt goes for broke. Matt is taking a gamble on make a lady named Alice all his so she can be his lady and lover.

Who's got the action? Who'll take a chance on love? Who's got a kiss for Matt? Give Matt 1 and you'll get back 3. Just lay it on the line. I'll bet you 10 to 1 Alice will be Matt’s.

Now once he had a Philly, but he ain't seen her since. Some can't go the distance because they're only good in sprints. Sweethearts stay together when it's fair and warm.  But come stormy weather, they don't run to form. They put on a long shot. Matt plays either way. All Matt needs is a winner and this could be the day for him. When he wins his parlay, he’ll be set for life. He’ll take all that money and go find himself a wife.


Get Me To The Church On Time is about Matt getting married in church. He plans to get to the church on time. A few more hours is all the time Matt has got before he ties the knot and gets married. There'll be drinks and girls all over the town. Matt is gettin' married in the morning. The bells are gonna chime. He plans to get to the church on time spruced up and lookin' in his prime. Girls come and kiss him.

5/5*****!

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Matt Dusk - Two Shots album review

Matt Dusk - Two Shots is one of the lesser known jazz pop albums of the 2000s. Many people have slept on this album. This is one of his darker albums with a realistic vibe.


Every Mother’s Son is about how once the web is spun for every mother's son that life goes on like a never-ending tale. A day will come for every mother's son.

They say life goes on like a carousel. Life goes on like a never-ending tale of love reborn from the cradle warm. A web is spun for every mother's son. Once the web is spun for every mother's son, life goes on like a spinning wheel. Never standing still.

The gods decide how blessed you are. The days to come for every mother's son and these footprints in the sand may be nothing grand. But if we leave a mark in somebody's heart, what more can I say? A day will come for every mother's son. A thorn a winter rose, some highs and then some lows.That's the way it's spun for every mother's son.


Precious Years is about those young youthful years of love.

When love is young, the tallest tree is there to climb is evergreen. In summer fields we dream our dreams when love is young. When love is young, the air is sweet. Forbidden fruit is all we eat.

An August moon is your conceit. These are precious years when love is young. Such intoxicating years when our innocence slowly comes undone. Hearts are spilt on purest silk when love is young. We conquer all like warriors when love is young. These precious years never will grow old. They are forever gold.


Lonely Road is about the lonely road Matt faces as his lover is not in his life.

He sits and stares at an empty chair. Another day without her has gone by. Each one for him can only be another day without her. The tick and tock of every clock seems so long. No good and bad when all you have is gone.

He puts the street beneath his feet, so not to think about her. But every sound and every sight unlocks a picture of her. With each memory comes a rush of joy and pain. If only he could hold her once again. This is the lonely road Matt faces and travels down figuratively.

This is the lonely road. No signs to lead you home. There's no lights to tell you not go. And nowhere is the only place that it goes. The only place that everybody knows. The Lonely Road.

They did it all together. It never once crossed his mind it wouldn't last forever. One mistake is all it takes and the you turn around to realize you're on your own again.

4/5****

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Lil Romeo - Romeoland album review

Lil Romeo - Romeoland was one of those kid friendly pop albums which has that 2000s sound. Everything about the album screams 2000s. You can hear the influence Southern rap, pop rap, and children’s music has on this album. Many of his songs have catchy simplistic lyrics, over the top chanting, uptempo drum patterns, and obnoxiously loud synths. All while keeping it kid friendly for children and family. Love ballads such as My Cinderella, My Girlfriend, Missin’ You, and The One are on his 2004 album.

His album was released when Southern rap was being a mainstay and was already mainstream. Rap was starting to become generic sounding at this point which is why Romeo received some flack and hate from rap fans, stans, and hip hop heads.

Myke Diesel produced a bulk of the album while Nick Cannon produced songs such as My Cinderella and The One. Myke Diesel produced those fire beats for the entire album. Of course Myke Diesel has produced many songs for Lil Romeo throughout the 2000s. That is why you can hear his sound and work all over the album. His production never fails to disappoint.

Now look at the lettering and design of the album. Romeo was inspired by Disneyland when he came up with the design and concept for his album cover. He used the bright iconic white Disney™ font for the lettering. Instead of “DISNEYLAND”, you have “ROMEOLAND”. Romeoland is a theme park which bears and resembles similarities to Disneyland. Notice the red ferris wheels in the background. Romeo decided to use the theme park design for his album since kids love theme parks.



Bobblehead was the catchy lead single for his 2004 album Romeoland. Everything about this song from the beats to the synths, horns, and pads along with lyrics screams mid-2000s. You can hear the influence Southern rap, pop rap, and children’s music have on this song. His cousin Lil D raps a verse on the song.

The song is memorable for its catchy lyrics and horns. The chorus is no exception. The catchy lyrics to the chorus which went like this.

[Chorus]
I didn't come to run, I came to make you move
Take it to the floor, and act a fool
Shake it, shake it, shake it like a bobblehead
Shake it, shake it, shake it like a bobblehead

Now Lil Romeo does use some kid friendly lyrics in the song such as “You got ants in your pants and you need to dance Bounce up and down like a rubberband”

Here are some of the catchy lyrics that were used in the song.

Work ya body, move your feet
Bounce it like a ball, shake it to the beat

Go shorty, it's your birthday
Like you school bell ring on the first day
Move it like a fly girl

You got ants in your pants and you need to dance
Bounce up and down like a rubberband

Lil Romeo didn't come to run. He came to make you move. So take it to the floor and act a fool. Shake it, shake it, shake it like a bobblehead.

Romeo’s in the house and the party is pumpin’. The crowd is jumpin’. Everyone is ecstatic. Work your body and move your feet. Bounce it like a ball and shake it to the beat. Go shorty, it's your birthday. Like you school bell ring on the first day. Move it like a fly girl.

Lil D is in here. You know that his wrist glow. If you came to party, shorty, you and Lil D can take it to the floor. If your girl wants to leave, Lil D suggests you let her go. So you better stay in line.

Making moves like a rollercoaster. Lean low then shake them shoulders. But first, you gotta bounce to this. Lil D’s chain so icy even his diamonds got diamonds. Lil D was born to be a soldier and has got a heart of a lion. No Limit don't mess with no fakers. They’ll make you lose your squad like the LA Lakers.

Lil Romeo is just chillin and them girls are partying. He is trying to see if they can move like Indians. You know work it a little bit. Dip it low a little bit like Christina Milian. Lil Romeo is like 50 and Young Buck because he  always roll with banks. So you know what’s up.

If you don't like Lil Romeo, then you not with him. But its most likely that he’s got the tank with him all over the globe, He is a coast to coast G. A living legend like Mike and Kobe. If you don't know then don't speak about him. His flow too sick and too hard to fix. You’ll probably need some medical attention for this.

Lil Romeo pays homage and tribute to The Notorious B.I.G. with these lyrics in Verse 1. “Girl you looking cute, you came to dance/I’m like Biggie, baby give me one more chance”


Everything about Whoodihoop screams 2000s. Especially 2004. This is because Whoodihoop has those catchy simplistic lyrics, over the top chanting, whistles, medium bass, uptempo drum patterns, and obnoxiously loud synths.

Here is one example of how catchy this song really is.

Whoodihoop, whoodihoop
Whoodihoop, whoodihoop
Whoodihoop, whoodihoop
Where them boys at
Where them girls at
Where them boys at
Where them girls at
Lean back, lean back
Lean back, lean back
Where them lil soldiers at? (lean back)
Where them lil soldiers at? (lean back)


Lil Romeo manages took his tough son of a hustler persona without being too explicit on the song Stomped Out. Myke Diesel produced those fire beats. Many of his songs have catchy lyrics over uptempo drum patterns and obnoxiously loud synths. This song is no exception.

Stomped Out has several references to basketball plays such as Vince Carter and Jason Kidd since basketball is Romeo’s favorite sport. That is why the song revolves around the theme of basketball. Hence the sports references.

If you ain't with Lil Romeo’s team, you can get stomped out. When he gets crunk, go and get stomped out. If you’re hatin on Lil Romeo’s team, you can get stomped out.

Kinda like Pierce in Boston, the truth is back. Now the Diesel on his team and his name ain't Shaq. Lil Romeo’s team is stacked because he only rolls with the best. Best believe that he’s got back-up. He’s leading the pack like his name was Garnett.

But that don't stop him from jumping up when Kobe Bryant jams a 36 and dunks. He makes it happen like Jason Kidd whenever he dunks the ball.  Lil Romeo is half amazing like Vince Carter, dawg.

Lil Romeo is going straight to the pros. Then he’s going to college. Now he ain't Lebron James but he is the youngest in the game. And he put it through the net like he was from New Jersey wearing a throwback jersey. He likes basketball games with a real good pace. Thats why he is watching Indiana take on Yao Ming. He is #1 like Tracy McGrady with a deadly jumpshot.What can I tell you? Lil Romeo was born to ball. His game’s so sick. His jumpoffs are so tricky.


My Cinderella was the lead single from Lil Romeo’s 2004 album which featured guest vocals and production work from Nick Cannon. The chorus heavily relies on sampling Shai - If I Ever Fall in Love. The chorus retains the original lyrics from that Shai song.

Lil Romeo is looking for a Juliet who will console him whenever he is troubled or something is bothering him. A little tight shawty who knows how to hold him tight. A little attitude but not controlling. A shawty with them pink Nike's and them passion jeans. He needs a girl sweet as a dove. Romeo sees and realizes he needs loving. He is looking for a Cinderella.

4/5****!