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There are no questions that David Archuleta is truly an adorable boy, every gesture, giggle and gasp are as cute as pie and I'm compelled to adopt him in the most desperate and creepy way… He can also be a very powerful singer.

Regrettably, neither trait is much in evidence here. Okay, sure, it's not a DVD, so naturally we can't expect to see him, but I would like to re-visit just a smidgen of what made his performances so captivating that he was propelled to the top of the AMERICAN IDOL heap. Alas, someone thought that wouldn't be…

This was my 2008 Soundtrack, the songs that I really …REALLY enjoyed, and they still sound amazing.

20 - Gabriella Cilmi - 'Sweet About Me'

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/2771/gabiia8.jpg A typically smart Xenomania confection: authentic and retro-sounding, but, thanks to some subtle electro flourishes, fresh and contemporary too.

19 - Coldplay - 'Violet Hill'

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/8268/violetakd7.jpg the lyrics mixed with some rumbling drums and muscular guitar chords from Jonny Buckland shows the band aren't afraid to test new waters on album number four. The result is a track that's good enough to justify its status as musical event.

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2008 was a good year for music right? This being the year pop went retro, Here are my 20 favorite albums.

20 - Girls Aloud - Out Of Control (Commercial Album)

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LOL at the (Commercial Album) thing… anyway, With Out Of Control we see the Girls cherry picking elements of their sound throughout their career and refining them, changing them into something that is at the same time the Girls Aloud we all know and love yet also something new, more mature, more emotional, exciting and as always with Girls Aloud, pop music at its absolute best.

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"Even country music needs its own Britney Spears." That's what the store clerk who check me out said about the album when I bought it. I was gonna spout off a quick reply, something like 'thanks but no thanks for your opinion,' but then I thought about it: If Britney represents her values to her fans thru singing and songwriting, then sure Taylor Swift represents her values to her fans in the same way … so I let the comment pass.

Bursting onto the scene not very long ago (this Fearless album is only her 2nd), Taylor…

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The one who turned out much saner than that other one is back with her greatest hits.
I absolutely love Christina Aguilera! She is such a amazing and versatile artist. What genre of music can't she do? That's what sets her apart from the others. There's actual vocal and artistic talent here. I actually bought the DELUXE edition of this album. For $13, it was a steal. 10 of her biggest hits, 4 new ones and her music videos. I really enjoyed most of them all and it really reminds you of why you fell in love with…

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I was very curious to get this album because I am such a huge fan of Kanye West's previous albums, but I was skeptical when I heard he sang instead of rapped for the entire album. I was pleased with the results. I can't put this in the category of "Graduation" or "Late Registration," but "808s & Heartbreak" is very good. And it's just so interesting.

We know that Kanye can't sing. And that's obvious on some of the songs, particularly toward the end of the CD. But for the most part,…

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The Killers have always been masters of imitation; their excellent debut Hot Fuss was New Wave synth-pop at its best, an eerie, slightly dark New Order/Duran Duran for the new millennium, while follow-up Sam's Town was an ill-advised stab at Springsteen-ian rock with "deep" lyrics and a bigger sound. Day & Age certainly does not see the Killers dialing down their desire to be an epic band; the production is ridiculously oversized, and they ape from so many different genres it's hard to pin down any definite influence. Luckily for them, most of the songs here are…

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P!nk is back with her new release 'Funhouse'. As a P!nk fan, I think this release definitely shows off her growth as an artist and her vocals are definitely on spot. I have to say that I felt 'Funhouse' is definitely different from her previous releases. It's more raw, gritty, featuring her vocals and ability to evoke emotion through her voice and words. This is not like any of her previous releases in that it's not overly produced and, to me, sounds a bit more stripped down and basic. Yet, it still works and stands out as one of…

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Beyoncé's new album is nice, I loved Dangerously in Love, but B'Day was kinda disgusting.

I love the fact that this new album doesn't sound like the others…that's what Artists are supposed to do…that's why they are ARTISTS, So, if you're looking for this album to just be a continuation of her last CD, you'll definitely be dissapointed.

This double album reveals a distinctly different side of her personality, character and sensibility, a forum for the yin-and-yang of her developing artistry.

The I Am… side, which is supposed to contain the most revealing music of her career,…