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Blood Stained Love Story is the fifth album from Saliva. Are they still as good as they once was or has Saliva finally dried up? Probably should get a glass of water and see!!

Jay Z is pretty busy for a rapper that put down the mike years ago. "American Gangster" is the second album he has released since he 'retired.' After the drubbing "Kingdom Come" received, "American Gangster" takes steps to repair Jay Z's credibility.

Holiday is a preachers’ son. Raised in the church by a hardworking mother, the pull of secular music was still too much for him to ignore. Fascinated by the early ‘90s R&B vocal groups such as Boyz II Men, H-Town and Jodeci, J. Holiday soon became enamored with hip-hop, marveling in the intricate rhymes of Jay-Z and OutKast. But it was during a high school talent show when a 14-year-old Holiday knew he had a passion for singing. However, local bands were unable to recruit the budding vocalist, whose mother had plans for her son to finish school before seriously pursuing music. Two years later, J. Holiday would discover the music of Marvin Gaye, an experience he calls a “revelation.” From myspace.com

Atlanta, Georgia based Sevendust released their seventh studio album Alpha in early 2007. Based on the success of their breakout single 'Driven,' and their relentless touring schedule, Alpha burned its way up the charts.

Melodic metal masters In Flames, co-creators of the Gothenberg style of heavy metal, released their 8th studio album "Come Clarity" in 2006. If you missed it when it was released, you're missing a lot. Brutal riffs and soaring choruses combine to create something wholly unique.