http://www.ipodobserver.com/ iPod Observer: Discover Vern Seward's New Music en-us http://www.ipodobserver.com/music/album/B0002RQ2RQ Thu, 28 Jul 2005 21:38:31 -0400 Take the voice of a young Billie Holiday and stuff it into a svelte, petite body with the face of an angel, and you have some idea of what it's like to experience the music of Billy Miles in her self-titled debut album. Her music is smoky, rich, and so full of textures that it makes you want to kick back, grab a cold one, and just hang out with your significant other. There's no pretense here, each song sounds fresh and at the same time, as familiar as your favorite pair of jeans. Check out Sunshine for an easy R&B beat and comfortable lyrics, or Your Love's A Lie for a bluesy melody that makes you want to get up close and real personal on the dance floor. Billy Miles is a singer/songwriter you'll want to pay attention to. Don't worry, it ain't hard to do. http://www.ipodobserver.com/music/album/B00006I05X Wed, 20 Jul 2005 14:20:59 -0400 With the new movie adaptation of H.G Wells' classic Sci Fi invasion tale, War of the Worlds, currently on theater screens everywhere, there's new interest in Jeff Wayne's rock opera version, and it is my considered opinion that Jeff Wayne's masterpiece stands up well after all of this time. Never mind the CGI eye candy, and Tom Cruise on the silver screen; Richard Burton's narration, the songs, music, and sound effects combine to make Jeff Wyane's War of the World a far richer, more frightening, and ultimately more satisfying experience than either big screen versions. iTunes Music Store offers up all of the songs and some of the narratives, but this is an album that is best consumed whole. There's a fresher, re-mastered version available from Amazon that includes 4 extra tracks, which should make any fan very happy. This is a really good album.