Album Reviews
Scorpions
`Sting in the Tail'
(SonyBMG)
German rocker Scorpions have released ``Sting in the Tail,'' its last album before retiring from the music scene. After 40 years of music together, Scorpions have mastered the art of hard rock as shown in electrifying tracks ``Raised on Rock,'' ``Rock Zone'' and ``Sting in the Tail.''
Scorpions takes it down a notch with quintessential power rock ballads ``Lorelei,'' ``SLY'' and ``The Best is Yet to Come.'' Lead singer Klaus Meine still offers strong vocals, while the rest of the band sounds tight. ``The spirit of rock will never die,'' Meine sings on ``Spirit of Rock.'' Scorpions have definitely given it their all to make this final album a memorable one for themselves and their loyal fans.
/ Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Justin Bieber
`My Worlds'
(Universal Music Korea)
Unless you're a teenager, you probably don't know who Justin Bieber is. The 16-year-old singing sensation has been melting teenage hearts all over the world with his sugary songs, slick dance moves and cute looks. ``My Worlds'' is a special edition of Bieber's debut album, with additional tracks.
With Usher, Scooter Braun and LA Reid as executive producers, it's no surprise this is a sleek and well-polished pop album. Bieber works with top stars like Usher on ``First Dance,'' Ludacris on ``Baby'' and Sean Kingston on ``Eenie Meenie.'' Korean musician Shin Hyuk co-produced ``One Less Lonely Girl'' for Bieber. Young fans will probably find the songs like ``U Smile'' and ``Never Let You Go'' romantic, but older listeners may find it a tad cheesy.''
Goldfrapp
`Head First'
(Warner Music Korea)
In the mood for some 1980's music, but don't want to haul out your old CDs? Then pick up the latest Goldfrapp album ``Head First.'' The electronic music duo takes listeners back to the fun 1980s with glossy electronic pop tracks.
Alison Goldfrapp's breathy vocals are well-suited for songs like ``Rocket'' and ``I Wanna Life.'' Wilt Gregory creates playfully synthesized sounds that will get you grooving on the dance floor, such as the trippy ``Voicething'' and ``Shiny and Warm.''