Divided we stand


Scott Stapp
The Great Divide
Wind up records

By: Keith Thompson

At the end of 2003, the break up of the band Creed really suprised the public. Im not sure if it was creative or personal differences, however undeniably the band still had alot of talent that would not stay rested very long. Last year we saw a debut albumn from the remaining members of Creed, form the band Alter Bridge shortly after the break up. Frontman Scott Stapp was also contribuitng to Mel Gibson's "Passion" soundtrack. Now as a solo artist Stapp offers his fans; The Great Divide. The opening track "Reach Out" sounds like a open letter to his former band mates, but I would not speak for the man. I hate to compare the track "The Great Divide" as sounding like Creed, but I think the formula exist in it. Other stand out tracks include; "Surround Me" and "Sublime". I would give a rating of four stars out of five, I accept this albumn with arms wide open.

Black Eyed Peas Monkey Business
A&M/ Interscope Records(2005)
By: Keith Thompson
The pea's are back with their fourth and first collective albumn: Monkey Business. Bringing with this time, an all star cast of familiar sounds and voices. Promising to give you more boom for your buck, The pea's get it started with the Dick Dale driven "pump it". The B.E.P crew lace the track with their infectious hip hop style, to deliver a soon to be club favorite. Elephunk guest artist Justin Timberlake returns on the Timbaland produced track "My Style", which I'm sure you wont be able to escape once the video drops on any music video station. Lead front man and producer Will.i.am expands the groups horizons by re mixing the Jack Johnson track "Gone Going". The biggest highlight on this albumn is when a opportunity of a lifetime takes place, when the pea's get to mix it up with the godfather of soul James Brown on the funktified track "They don't want music" Even former Police front man Sting participates on a remix of his song "Englishman in New York" into the B.E.P's version "Unity". The future hit " Don't lie" and the laid back hypnotic "Audio Delite at low fidelity" are tracks that increase the demand for this albumn. The Black Eyed Peas;Will.i.am,Apl.de.ap,taboo and vocalist Fergie divide their talents on a great hip hop/pop albumn, and show the world that their more than just Monkey Business.