Music Reviews, and music chart for the moment.

As promised, here's more reviews of the latest albums/singles/EPs!

First up, it's my new favourite - OneRepublic, with Waking Up. I'm really hooked on this album. Kinda upset that none of the songs on this album (or the album itself, in fact) is not charting on the UK Top 40 singles / Top 5 albums, even though it's been out for quite some time. But nonetheless, I still think it's got a great setlist. Especially love the first 2 tracks, Made For You and All The Right Moves (note that the first track leads in to the next, so you have to listen to them in the set order to fully appreciate them). OneRepublic is, in a sense, Timbaland if he were 4 people who can play musical instruments, sing, and be melodic. There's lots of gusto, which is probably good for the head-bangers and rock-star wannabes who'll pretend to be drumming while listening to these tunes on the train. You know what? You'll love this album. Go have a listen! Rating: 9/10

Must download: Made For You, All The Right Moves, Secrets, Good Life, Fear, Marchin' On, Lullaby

Next up, a closely related friend to One Republic, it's Timbaland, with Shock Value 2. My answer is yes and no. Yes, this is basically Timbaland & friends making music together, and releasing an album with Timbaland as the album artist and main man. Nothing wrong with that. I mean, you hear him a lot more in this album than in SV1, so he deserves some recognition for that. Oh wait, no, who am I kidding? No. I mean, who thought Timbaland and Miley Cyrus would make musical BFFs? No. And there's too much Auto-tune, and it's not Owl City kind of Auto-tune. This album is a Jedward - it's a bit irritating.

Ok, to be fair, there's some good bits in there, but unless you really like it after listening to the previews, I'd say don't bother getting this compilation. Rating: 5/10

Must Download: Morning After Dark, If We Ever Meet Again, Undertow, Timothy Where You Been, Marchin On (yes, again)

Ok, there you go. Music reviews. Now, there's one album that I'm going to do a review on soon, but before I do it, I thought I'd gather your opinions on it. Yes, it's a ronfiles homework! So, I want you to listen to "This Is War" by 30 Seconds to Mars (preview it on iTunes, or if you have their album already, then listen through it), and then tweet or comment under this post or tag on my tagboard, what you think of it, what score you'd rate this album out of 10, and what tracks you like. Doesn't have to be very wordy or long, just be honest about your opinions.

Ok, now that I've set that aside, here's a music chart for the moment!

Non-Christmasy Music chart for the Christmas season of 2009!

1. Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind

2. OneRepublic - Marchin On

3. Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé - Telephone

4. Alicia Keys - Doesn't Mean Anything

5. David Guetta feat. Estelle - One Love

6. FrankMusik - Re-Complete Me

(yes, it's a half-hour remix of his entire album)

7. James Morrison - Get To You

8. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.

9. Fall Out Boy - Alpha Dog

10. Cheryl Cole feat. will.i.am - 3 Words