Top 20 Updated

1 - Chris Brown - Forever
2 - Karmina - The Kiss
3 - Qwote feat Trina - I Don’t Wanna Fight (Just Make Love)
4 - Newton Faulkner - Dream Catch Me
5 - Melissa - I Believed
6 - Chuck Wicks - All I Ever Wanted
7 - Casely feat Flo-Rida - Emotional Remix
8 - Fall Out Boy feat John Mayer - Beat It
9 - India.Arie - Heart of the Matter
10 - Boys Like Girls - Thunder
11 - Rodney Atkins - Invisibly Shaken
12 - Ace Young - Addicted
13 - Ne-Yo - Closer
14 - Usher feat Beyonce & Lil Wayne - Love In This Club Part II
15 - Jason Aldean - Relentless
16 - Sara Evans - Some Things Never Change
17 - Busta Rhymes - Don’t Touch Me (Throw Da Water On Em)
18 - Bullet For My Valentine - Waking The Demon
19 - Kylie Minogue feat M.I.M.S. - All I See
20 - Kate Voegele - Only Fooling Myself

Last Update - Wednesday April 30th 2008

FYI - I am now archiving the Top 20, starting with last weeks. 
I might be adding previous ones as well in the future.

As always, top 20 can always be viewed at:
http://williswho.com/williss-current-top-20/

The Roots - Rising Down

“It’s a dark and stormy night on “Rising Down,” the Roots’ 10th disc. There’s a sense of sonic dirt, political sharpness and clenched-teeth purpose that may be the result of label woes (the disc opens with a ‘94 phone screaming match between band members), or it may be just thanks to an ongoing, if kind of unbelievable, need to prove itself. Temporarily put on hold is the Philly collective’s long-percolating propensity for slow-rolling, low-light grooves, and the first salvo of tracks come like a series of punches designed for a second-round knockout. Elsewhere, “Criminal” and “I Will Not Apologize” find the group making its most acute, nail-driven points in years. Also, drummer Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson is, to use technical terms, absolutely nuts—check out his brain-melting work on the old-school jam “Rising Up” and, well, “Rising Down.” —Jeff Vrabel”

Matt Maher - Empty & Beautiful

“Matt Maher’s major-label debut is an impressive effort that marries his musicianship, evocative vocals and heartfelt songwriting into a compelling collection of songs. He opens with “Your Grace Is Enough,” a soaring worship anthem previously recorded by Chris Tomlin. “Look Like a Fool” is a high-spirited number about serving God with total abandon. On “As It Is in Heaven,” Maher delivers a potent musical version of the Lord’s Prayer, while the title track is a thoughtful ballad that’s a perfect showcase for Maher’s earnest vocals. A thoroughly satisfying album from one of the most passionate voices to emerge in Christian music this year. —Deborah Evans Price”

Jason Miles & DJ Logic - Global Noize

“Producer/keyboard wiz Jason Miles and DJ Logic are the chief conspirators on this innovative, genre-crunching project that also features Meshell Ndegeocello, Cyro Baptista, Vernon Reid, Christian Scott, Bernie Worrell and Karl Denson. There’s quite a sonic variety in these 11 tracks. Opener “A Jam 4 Joe” is emblematic of the album’s eclecticism. Miles and Logic are joined by Ndegeocello, Reid, Baptista and Indian vocalist Falu on a tribute to the late Joe Zawinul that’s at once uptempo and ethereal, jazz-infused with a hint of South Asia. “Quero Dancar/I Wanna Dance With You” offers a heavily syncopated chill vibe with a vocal by Vanessa Fallabella that’s more insinuated than sung. And “Exotic Thoughts” is a delicious, lazy funk-jazz tune animated by the extended interplay between Scott’s trumpet and Denson’s sax. —Philip Van Vleck”

Safetysuit - Someone Like You

Pretty good debut rock song.  7/10

Theory of a Deadman - So Happy

Getting a lot of play on rock stations, and could be crossing over to mainstream song.  Big fan.  8/10

Bullet For My Valentine - Waking The Demon

Very hard song, but i absolutly love it.  Sure to pump you up.  9/10

Bennie Maupin Quartet - Early Reflections

“While veteran multireeds player Bennie Maupin has enjoyed a rich history performing in bands led by Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, he’s also a potent leader in his own right, as evidenced on “Early Reflections.” A passionate outing of rumination and whimsy in the company of an all-Polish trio, the album serves up melodic gems by Maupin on tenor and soprano sax and alto flute, half of which develop fully in the two- to four-minute range. He’s playful on “Inside the Shadows,” soulful on the happy-go-lucky “Prophet’s Motifs,” swinging on the sprightly “Black Ice” and hushed on the gentle “Within Reach.” Best of the bunch: the slow dance “Escondido,” which Maupin delivers with earthy bass clarinet clarity, and two tunes featuring Hania Chowaniec-Rybka improvising wordless vocals in the mix. —Dan Ouellette”

Motley Crue - Saints of Los Angeles

Rock must has changed quite a bit since these guys faded away.  They haven’t changed their style, but i’m sure people will appreciate this track.  Pretty good, and sure to get a decent amount of spins.  8/10

Mariah Carey feat Jay-Z - Bye Bye Remix

I personally like the remix much better than the original.  I half exect this to get more play than the original too.  8/10

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