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Another Talented Melodic Death Metal Act...
While not being one of the best Melodic Death Metal Acts, Nightrage has proved themselves to be a force to be reckoned with. The vocals are excellent. The Death Metal growls are done by Tomas Lindberg of the legendary band At the Gates, and the clean vocals are of Peter Englund of the Progressive metal band Evergrey. This is, if you are familiar at all with Swedish metal, a winning combination. Members of Dream Evil and The Haunted are also present, and the "rage" of this album comes from its all-star members. Nightrage is a promising Heavy Metal act that should breathe new life into the Gothenburg-inspired Death Metal scene. This band is definitely for fans of At the Gates, Dark Tranquillity, or Arch Enemy. If you like those bands, my instinct tells me you will enjoy this as well. | 34 stars
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Burnin!
This album is one of the best I have ever purchased. I must own more than 300 Jazz CDs and this ranks in the top 10%! The CD is divided into two parts: a jazz quintet part (sax, trumpet, drums, etc..) and then as the title indicates, with strings. The chronology of Parker's life (which is the entire first part of the CD) as protrayed through this recantation of the book along with musical examples is a brilliant way to get folks to learn a little more about Bird. The second half of the CD is more than impressive as well.The playing on this album is some of the best I have heard. Peter King, inparticular, is an amazing saxophonist, and I wish I had been introduced to his playing sooner. There is little out there by him in the United States (I am assuming this is b/c he is from England), and because of this, I feel he is overlooked. However, his tone sings right through and his licks are as smooth as Stitt's but sound more like Parker's combined with King's improvisational concepts, which are right in the pocket and never "out."I would highly recommend this album to any Bird and/or Bop fan. Wonderful playing. I hope to hear more from these guys very soon! | 45 stars
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Better than the Beatles???
I keep hearing comparisons between Oasis and the Beatles. Give me a break. Just for samplers, the Beatles produced 13 albums in 7 years with 20 No.1 hits. Oasis - 9 albums in 12 years with 2 No 1. hits. There's no comparison - Oasis is like a small shrimp compared to a Giant Walrus - The Beatles.The Beatles had other more impressive results - Most no. 1 singles in the Billboard Hot 100 charts (20 no.1s).Most no. 1 albums in the Billboard Top 200 albums charts (19 no.1 albums).Most weeks at no. 1 in the Billboard albums chart (132 weeks at no. 1).Group with most weeks in the Billboard albums chart (2,184 weeks, second only to Frank Sinatra with 2,211 weeks).Group with most weeks in the Billboard Hot 100 chart (609 weeks).Group with most weeks at no. 1 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart (59 weeks at no. 1).Most songs inside the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time (14 songs on April 11, 1964).Most songs inside the Billboard Top 40 at the same time (7 songs on April 11 and 25, 1964).Most songs in the Billboard Top 10 at the same time (5 songs on April 4, 1964).Most songs in the Billboard Top 5 at the same time (5 songs on April 4, 1964).Most chart entries in the Billboard Hot 100 within a calendar year (30 charted songs in 1964) The only group to replace themselves at no. 1 in the Billboard Hot 100 twice (March 21 and April 4, 1964). It would be forty years later when Usher would tie the record.Most complete ever domination of the Billboard Hot 100 singles and albums chart by occupying the first 5 positions in the Hot 100 as well as the first two in the albums chart simultaneously (April 4, 1964).Most consecutive no. 1 albums in the Billboard albums chart (8 consecutive no. 1 albums from 1965 to 1968).Most consecutive top 5 albums in the Billboard albums chart (16 consecutive top 5 albums from 1965 to 1977).Group with the longest span of no. 1 albums in the Billboard albums chart (36 years and 51 weeks, 1964 to 2001).Group with most consecutive no. 1 hits in the Billboard Hot 100 (6 consecutive no. 1 hits, record shared with the Bee Gees).Most no. 1 albums in the Billboard albums chart in a calendar year (3 no. 1 albums in 1964, repeated in 1965 and 1966).Most no. 1 singles in the Billboard Hot 100 in a calendar year (6 no. 1 singles in 1964)The only act to have held the no. 1 and no. 2 position in the Billboard albums chart for 9 straight weeks on two separate occasions (March 2 to April 27 and August 29 to October 24, 1964).Most top 3 albums in the Billboard albums chart (27 top 3 albums).Most transatlantic no. 1 hit singles (12 songs reached no. 1 in both the U.S. and Britain).Group with most consecutive top 5 hits in the Billboard Hot 100 chart (17 consecutive top 5 hits from 1964 to 1969).Group with most consecutive top 10 hits in the Billboard Hot 100 chart (24 consecutive top 10 hits from 1964 to 1976).Group with most consecutive top 20 hits in the Billboard Hot 100 chart (27 consecutive top 20 hits from 1964 to 1976).On April 4, 1964, the Beatles occupied the first 5 positions in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the top 2 in the Billboard albums chart, the no. 1 position in the British singles chart, the first two positions in the British albums chart and the no. 1 position in the British EP chart, making this the most complete ever domination of the British and American charts in history.Most no. 1 singles in the Cash Box Top 100 charts (22 no.1s).Most no. 1 albums in the Cash Box albums charts (15 no.1 albums).Most weeks at no. 1 in the Cash Box albums chart (127 weeks at no. 1).Group with most weeks in the Cash Box albums chart (722 weeks up to 1974).Group with most weeks in the Cash Box singles chart (601 weeks up to 1986).Group with most weeks in the Record World albums chart (849 weeks up to 1982).Group with most weeks in the Record World singles chart (520 weeks up to 1980).Most no. 1 singles in the Record World Top 100 charts (23 no.1s).Most no. 1 albums in the Record World albums charts (17 no.1 albums).Most weeks at no. 1 in the Record World albums chart (123 weeks at no. 1). | 23 stars
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This Is A Mandatory Rap CD!
Art of Storytelling and this album, Great Adventures of Slick Rick are 2 must have albums. Old School roots with New School sounds and Doug E Fresh making the beats, you know why the Ruler's Back!! | 45 stars
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The greatest Argentinian band
"El libro oculto" is Rata's fourth record and it starts a new era in the band. No more Purple or Rainbow influences, but a more heavy sound like Accept or Judas Priest. Guitar player Walter Giardino (one of the most talented in the world)leaves his ego behind and let the band write most of the songs. The sound is great (specially in "Agord, la bruja" or "Basura") and the album shows a mature and powerful heavy metal band. The new Rata Blanca sound would be shown in their next album "Entre el cielo y el infierno" with a new line up. | 34 stars
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The best CD I've ever heard
This CD is the best CD that I have ever listened to. Bowling For Soup became my favorite band the minute I heard "Girl All The Bad Guys Want" (track #3) and then I bought the DETD CD about 2 months later. Well, now I can't stop listening to it. My favorite tracks are #1,#2,#4,#6,#7,#9,#12,#14,and #15. I like all the songs on the CD, but Girl All The Bad Guys Want gets kind of annoying after awhile and Surf Colorado is just a bad song. But that doesn't stop me from giving this CD 5 stars! | 45 stars
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...As If I Could Have Had A Doubt...
This a great album, full of twists and turns and musical lanscape. From the opening "Yo George" until you rock along with "Almost Rosey" until you breathe in "Dragon" I know you will be hooked. "Miracle" the itunes bonus track was well worth the price of the digital buy as well as the physical buy. I wish "Miracle" would have made the album. All in all, I highly recomend this album for all Tori fans, old and new. | 45 stars
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Cuban Talent in a "not to miss" CD!
This is a GREAT Cuban CD. The artists are VERY talented, and I like love 14 of the 16 pieces of music. Very rare for a CD. I liked the other two cuts as well. Highly recommeded for "toe tapping" "uplifting" music to make your day! | 34 stars
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Beutiful album
This album just reeks of brilliance... where to begin... First off, each song is great. Every song on this album is catchy but have a certain level of depth that keep the songs from getting irritating after a while. For example, most pop songs today and in history have a short lived populatrity because people get bored of the catchy hook... however with the tracks on Revolver, the songs stay fresh even after the 100th listen (with the exception of "Yellow Submarine" which I find is the only annoying song on the album"). The Beatles incorporated the perfect amount of psychadelia in this album, which is unlike many bands who go totally overboard, and thats just annoying. IF YOU WANT AN ALBUM WHICH YOU CAN SIT THROUGH WITHOUT GETTING BORED FOR A SINGLE SECOND, BUY THIS ALBUM. | 45 stars
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Botched remaster
As Dylan fans know, Blonde on Blonde is astonishingly good. It is one of Dylan's best albums and one of the greatest rock & roll albums of all time.Unfortunately, though the packaging is great, the remastering is very disappointing, a far cry from the wonderful Rolling Stones hybrid CDs. To my ears, Blonde on Blonde now sounds much too bright and has a "metallic" sounding edge to it. The earlier CD, though not perfect, sounds much better, closer to the original vinyl.I've heard the Freewheelin' hybrid as well, and that too is much too harsh and edgy-sounding. Hopefully Sony will fix this soon! | 23 stars
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I love it even after all these years
I saw the movie when I was in HS back in the 80s and have always enjoyed the songs when they come on the radio. I decided to finally buy the CD and I'm not disappointed. Even my kids enjoy the music. We especially like "How can you eat your pudding if you don't eat your meat?" "We don't need no thought control." Pink Floyd has stood the test of time. I ended up purchasing Dark Side of Moon, too. | 45 stars
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Awesome!
I loved this band by hearing them on thesixtyone.com that I had to buy the album. AWESOME! | 45 stars
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CLEOPATRA COMIN ATCH YA!!!!
This group of teen girls is awsome! surely they sound different now, but I like this, it's a lot better than their new stuff, I think so anyway. This R&B group of three young girls, the youngest, 14 made this album about two years ago. They have an exiteing fresh young sound that is great for kids and teens! | 45 stars
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Very Funky Caribbean Rap!
It's Caribbean Rap Music! I'm a real fan of the "island sounds", and this CD although different than anything i've heard before is very good, allot of fun to listen to, and makes me want to dance! | 34 stars
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Sinatra swooning and swaying?
This is a good CD, but i am not the biggest fan of Billy May's silly orchestrations and arrangements, so to that end this CD can get rather campy. As far as Sinatra however, he is at the top of his craft and this is a great example of his maturing voice. | 23 stars
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bravo/respect
This recording would appeal equally to reggae or jazz fans, and since I'm both, I couldn't be happier. The reggae fans will recognize many of the tunes, of course, but they should note that this is not a typical "dub" reggae album with lots of echo and drum & bass as the lead instruments. Jazz fans may be more familiar with Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander who gets equal solo time with Ranglin, but make no mistake, Ernest Ranglin is the star here. Ranglin is a dead ringer for Wes Montgomery with his octaves, and he pulls off single note runs on a par with Kenny Burrell or George Benson. In short, he has jazz chops in abundance, in addition to having a feel for Jamaican music as one of its founders and a key figure in its evolution from ska to rock steady to reggae. This record is a great vehicle for jazz fans to become familiar with reggae, and vice versa.Every tune is outstanding and needs no commentary, but I'd like to add some observations on a few of them. _Surfin'_ is a dub classic first recorded in the early 70's by Ranglin, and it's fun comparing this jazzy version to the original. _54-46 (Was My Number)_ starts with a very bluesy intro by Ranglin and then gets very funky. (It's also quite likely that Ranglin was the guitarist on the original recording by Toots & the Maytals, although the notes don't say so. For that matter, Ranglin may have been the guitarist on all the tunes here that aren't Ranglin originals.) _Ball of Fire_ features an appearance by saxophonist Rolando Alphonso of Skatalites fame. _Black Disciples_ features a cool quote by Monty Alexander from _I Heard It Through The Grapevine_. On another tune, Alexander quotes from the _Habanera_ from the opera Carmen. I'm sure there are many more quotes in Alexander's and Ranglin's solos, but those are the ones I noticed. Finally, _Bourbon Street Skank_ is most probably _Heavenless_ by Don Drummond & the Skatalites, on which Ranglin most probably played the guitar lead. | 45 stars
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This album charms even Butterfly
This album by Mariah is the best one yet. Smooth R & B tones that have you singing along in no time. Soft rhythms and lyrics that anyone can relate to. This album really is too great to put into words! | 45 stars
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So cool
Miles Davis is the epitome of jazz and the coolness of it. Kind of Blue makes me more than kind of happy! | 45 stars
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Disappointed - Not her best
I have listened to Mariah Carey since I was a little girl. This CD is by far at the bottom of the list. I just felt like she was lacking emotion and heart. Maybe this was made when she was going through tough times or something?! | 01 star
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Good
The new single that they have out is really cool. I hope that this one is as good as three dollar bill yall. | 45 stars
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Great CD!
Bon Jovi's Have a Nice Day album is their best ever! They just seem to get better and better with age. I was totally blown away with this CD and the songs on it. My favorite song would probably have to be "Last Cigarette". The song has a very catchy rhythm to it. I also loved hearing "Who says you Can't go Home" with Jennifer Nettles, it has a country feel to it and it makes it sound really good. Honestly every song on this CD could be a #1 hit for the guys. You won't be dissapointed with this CD, I guarantee it!! | 45 stars
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A fantastic, jazzy, moving, and adventurous soundtrack
I began watching the first season of "Lois & Clark" on DVD a few months ago. Immediately, I loved it. Not too long after I began watching it, I realized that the show had a fine soundtrack, and so I set about picking it up. I finally found a copy on sale at an FYE store. So I bought it and I listened to it.Having not seen anywhere past the first season of the show, I can't really say that the songs bring to mind images from the episodes. The opening title theme is absolutely fantastic. Adventurous, cheery, exciting - it makes you picture Superman, flying through the sky. "Lois & Clark Courting" is a great song, with the jazzy sax parts. "Clark's Salsa" is a great conga piece. Without a doubt, the most moving song on the album is "Superman Says Goodbye". It's really a sad piece; definitely not the sort of thing you'd expect for a romantic comedy show. "Baby Dreams" is a cute little piece. One of my favorites is "Superman Flies Home", which starts off well and then gets great with a sound that just captures the feeling of magic perfectly. The album ends with an "extended mix" of the main title theme, which actually sounds quite a bit like something that would be on "Seinfeld". It's a cool song.If you're a "Lois & Clark" fan, this is essential. It's a great CD, and certainly nothing like what I'd expected. It's jazzy, moving, and adventurous. I love it! | 45 stars
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Classic Dio
Okay...just finished watching the dvd.......and its amazing...much better sound than the cd....I don't know why....Guitars are louder....and Mr Dio performance is just without faults....excellent....his ability to sing these songs is still there....all the reviews about his voice being past it...are a load of crap!The Godfather of Metal....is still sitting on top of the mountain...and nothing will knock him down!Rudy shows us why he is one of the best bass guitar players out there....magnificent is all I can say...Simon....is the imposingly splendid thunder....his drums will shake your bones,outstanding solo from Simon,Scott's playing is really good....for a metal band....you can hear Scott playing and is not missing from this Dio symphony of classic songs....which is good.I will not spoil it too much for the fans.....get out there now and get your copy now!There is great interviews from all the band......you got digital sound 5 and 1.....DTS....the whole lot!One thing I did notice from the inner notes....apart from the mistake about ''Goldy''featured spot....when it should have been Doug.....there is no pictures of Doug on the dvd package....or inside....oh well ....we are not perfect....anyway thats just minor details....I am not a fan of Doug's playing and I will ADMIT....he is brillant on the dvd...I am just don't know what happened with the cd.....also Doug played better in London....than what he did in Glasgow..But this dvd is about the outstandingly good and skilful Mr Dio.....this is an amazing singer....who just gets better and better...Mr Dio should be proud...this is an accomplishment of something very special for the fans.....and I thank him for sharing his talent with us....Long Live Rock and Roll.Holy Diver is a classic cd....timeless...and you get the whole cd in the show...plus classic tracks from the Rainbow and Black Sabbath days,like Tarot Woman,Gates of Babylon and much more..you also get One Night in the City and of course Heaven and Hell.This is classic Dio. | 45 stars
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Sabbath lovers delight
This is a great and unique album. Very heavy and melodic, similar to Sabbath's album Technical Ecstasy. Geat guitar riffs and very unique straight ahead vocals. Requiem of Youth and Love on Smack are classics in my book. Quietus is the best tune on the album, very early Sabbath like, nice jam at the end. Overall I would rank this album as one of the best early 80's NWBHM releases. Sadly the best Witchfinder General song, Soviet Invation is not avaiable on CD, only on rare ep vinyl. | 45 stars
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EXPERIENCING THE HARD LIFE
Sad, but moving. Goes in depth with the lives of these men. Truly makes you think about violence, and hate. You get to experience what it really is like behind bars. The movie was truly magnificent. You keep wanting to watch it over a thousand times! | 45 stars
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Perhaps Rage's best yet
This is a politicaly inspired album that is a great blend of hip-hop and rock with the sound and fury that can only be rage. Zack's lyrics are just as good as the self titled and better than Evil Empire. Tom Morello's work on the guitar blows my mind on The Battle of Los Angeles just as much as the other two albums. My favorite songs are "Testify", "Born of a Broken Man", and "Voice of the Voiceless". It is good to see music and political activism back together. Rage is a band with a purpose in a time when fluffy pop is all over the radio and bands like Limp Bizkit are screaming about "nookie". Great album, go buy it. | 45 stars
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Absolutely great!
What would a karaoke machine be without these wonderful songs? For kids and oldies alike! Great fun!!! | 45 stars
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Not as good as "Adventures", but still fun
Hard to follow what I thought was a perfect album ("Adventures in Imagination"), but MS does a pretty good job. This is more of a concept album. I think his hardcore fans will probably enjoy it more than some people not familiar with Michael. I have to admit, I was thrown by the production. Some songs are broken up into very small bits and end when you would not think they would. However, the mind-altering guitar work is still there. I pray this guy keeps making records like this. No offense, but I think UFO and MSG have outlived their shelf-life. Michael as a solo player, with no singer, is what I like best. | 34 stars
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Good for a live recording.
I like Survivor and have most of their cd's. This is a live cd, warts and all. I like it because of the honest performance, Jimi Jameson's voice is mostly great, but he occasionally hits a flat note or his voice cracks. I saw them in concert once and this reflects the show I saw, and liked, accurately. If you're a fan of live cd's and Survivor, you should like most of the performances here. Otherwise, buy the greatest hits. | 34 stars
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Sensational blu-ray image
The five stars are for the blu-ray image which is far beyond what I anticipated for this 20+ year old film. This is a good concert, a nice memento of Bill Wyman's last tour as the Stones' bassist, and it's got most of the old favorites in terms of song selection. But the restoration of the Imax image is really extraordinary, especially since this concert was available for a long time only on a really sub-par, washed-out looking dvd. I actually use this as a demonstration disc for my blu-ray system and hdtv. It blows away even the most recent movie blu-rays in terms of image quality, depth, crispness, and detail. Stones fanatics will get this for sure, but even casual fans might snap up this very affordably priced blu-ray. | 45 stars
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Reno & Smiley: 1959-1963
This is the music I was raised up with. Reno & Smiley had a clean, entertaining show and produced the finest music. They set the bar high when it comes to groups that have followed in their footsteps, but we do have groups that are BRILLIANT, such as Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, and Dailey and Vincent, just to name a couple. | 45 stars
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This Music is Divinity and Best of MJQ
This music is the finest example of chamber jazz and for that matter tops in the Desert Island category of all times, jazz or otherwise. The compositions of each of the members is represented here. The often maligned pianistic style of musical director John Lewis is the epitome of standing behind the beat and simultaneously etching the loveliest of melodies. Just think, three Taurus and one Cappy, that would be Milt, bring the subject of jazz down-to-earth, swinging, and easy to embrace. Gorgeous and flowing lines from Milt's vibes, soft but sturdy bass from Percy, and the most ringing of percussion from Connie. This is my idea of Holiness. It doesn't get any better. BTW buy this version. It includes John's in between remarks to the appreciative and attentive crowd that April night. Other versions have cut this out endeavoring to cram all on one disc. Get this while it's still available. Cheers to MJQ | 45 stars
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Talk About a Musician that is Far Far Ahead of His Time!
My God. No matter how many times I listen to this CD, I don't get sick of it and always amazes me. As the name says, this Casino is definitely a winner. My hat is off to you Mister D. :-) | 45 stars
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Roy Orbison A Black and White Night.
Roy Orbison has to be one of the best out there although looking at Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen's smug mug and Ugly K.D. Lang(whatever happen to her?) as well as Sandra Ugly Bernard makes an otherwise pleasant Night into an unpleasant one,All I need is Orbison,Tributes are always about someone other than the one receiving the tribute,Still What a treat To have such a voice and style grace the stage something my generation will never have sadly. | 45 stars
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(A Music Fan Written Upside Down)
Rome written upside down is a short and sweet EP that leaves you stunned with multiple jabs of twisted genous. Although some may find the sound of Les Savy Fav's early years a little unfrinedly, expect nothing less than brilliant lyrics and clever arrangements...you must get this if you are an LSF fan. | 45 stars
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Wonderful and Original
System Of A Down has to be the most original band on the nu-metal scene right now, spare Incubus and Mindless Self Indulgence. They have one of the best singers I have ever heard in Serj Tankian, with his inane ramblings, psychotic whimpers, and whisper to a scream verses/choruses. He is original and charismatic, and he holds an amazing stage presence. If you have a chance to see them live, go see them, they are amazing. Serj holds not only personal anger, he also holds anger towards the Armenian government, the country where the band originates. They are a political band, believe it or not, although they do sound a little like the metal scenes' comedians at first listen. The band are all excellent musicians, and every instrument is very clearly brought out by Rick Rubin. Shavo's bass is excellent and is very easy to hear. There are even occasional bass solos on this masterpiece. Daron's guitar work is also wonderful, and he often explodes into huge choruses and such. John is a good drummer, and very consistent as well. They all come together to make one of the most awesome bands I have ever heard. They are a mix of funk, rap, metal, folk, and politics. No one dared do this kind of thing before them, and that is why they are so original. My favorite songs on here are P.L.U.C.K., Sugar, Spiders, War?, CUBErt, and Know. This one also comes with a limited edition ECD that has four of their best tracks live, although I really don't think it does justice to their great live show. It also has the video for Sugar, which is nothing short of superbly produced. Also check out Nuclear Rabbit, Tribal Disco Noise, Linea 77, and Toxic Field Mice. | 45 stars
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This is one of my Favorite Cds ever!
I've only recently started listening to christian rock regularly, and one of the first cds I listened to was Third Day's "Offerings." I had no idea what I was in store for. This cd has remained one of my favorites over the last year because of its southern style and its mixture of slow and fast worship. "King of Glory," "Agnus Dei," "Consuming Fire," and "Love Song" are all songs that I can't get out of my head once I've listened to them. I highly recomend this recording to people who are looking for a nice blend of slow tunes and fast fun tunes.Enjoy, and God Bless! | 45 stars
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Will not buy
I'm glad others mentioned the copy protection. I was going to buy this CD to check them out since they are touring with Social Distortion. Now I will not buy their CD or any merchandise at the concert. I listen to music exclusively through my PC or my OGG Player hooked up optically to my stereo. Guess the Dead 60s are not for me. | 01 star
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they will soon be known
This CD is great. Asteria isn't quite popular yet but they are on their way there. I recommend this CD if you enjoy acoustic/indie music!Peace | 45 stars
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La Ritournelle becomes a suite
The remixes fail to improve on the original (included), but this single is programmed like a suite with the 2 new remixes of "La Ritournelle" bookending the original and a brief, moody string instrumental from the album "Politics", "Slow Lynch". Just shy of 20 minutes playing time (bizarre UK regulations governing the length of cd singles), each track segues beautifully into the next. As they say in the trade, if you love the original you'll love this single. | 34 stars
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Flusher~ Constipations
Usher, oh well I prefer Flusher, has never done much for me. Unfortunately he has to my art teacher. Upon purchasing this CD she brought it to school and the guys in my art class found it. They put it in the CD player which we are allowed to listen to in art class. So of course, I am forced to listen to this album over and over and over again. I was hoping for some guitar solos and screaming vocals but all I got were a bunch of dance beats and mumbling. 'Yeah!' is an extremely lame and cheesy song, much like all of its fans. Flusher sings about 'in da club with mah homiez/tryin to keep it down on da low key' and then he says 'she looked at me and said baby let's go/so I said yeah!' Urgh.. so much cheese it'll make you lactose intolerent from one listen. It will make you constipated. Thus, it is called constipations. I wonder what other sewage will come along this year. Good thing I unplugged TRL and local teen radio. | 01 star
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Very good album
I loathe Sherwood's participation in Yes. I decided to buy this one as a die hard fanatic of Chris Squire. What a nice surprise! It's quite entertainig. Good ideas (no stupid tunes like abominable `Man on the Moon' of `OYE'), progressively arranged (complex and interesting), skillfully played (even Sherwood is Ok most of the time) and b r i l i a n t l y produced.I recommend it to every Yes-fan. As a Squire-maniac I regret only that his phenomenal bass is not so in front of the mix and that he is not lead singer on all of the tracks. Sherwood's vocals are Ok, vocally album is strong (harmonies are equal to Yes) in general but these are Squire's leads that are really phenomenal. Kind of sci-fi twin brother of Ozzy.`The Unknown' is one of the best concept song for (Yes)years. I enjoy it more than best moments of `Magnification'. And I'm hard core fan of Yes.Note that I don't care for the lyrics though. Not being fluent in english I can luckily switch them off mentally. | 45 stars
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Follow Up to "La Voce Del Padronne"
I have always been a big fan of Franco Battiato. His limited, but effective, vocals; coupled with keen musicianship on the electronic keyboards work very well for him.Back in the late 70's - early 80's, Mr. Battiato released his "La Voce Del Padronne" album. After years of experimental music, this LP was a huge commercial hit in Europe for Franco Battiato.Unfortunately for Mr. Battiato, his newly found following expected subsequent recordings to be as good and "commercially sound" as "La Voce Del Padronne."Sadly, "L'Arc di Noe" falls a bit short of the mark. Don't get me wrong! The material on this collection of songs is very good -- probably better than most of the junk being passed off as music these days. But, it simply doesn't live up to "La Voce's" commercial success -- mainly because Battiato's intent is not to become an "AM Mogul.""L'esodo" is by far the strongest offering on this CD. The chorus to this song is hypnotically interesting.I strongly recommend this CD to those who like progressive rock / pop music. You won't be disappointed. | 34 stars
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Albums "like this" are pathetic--
--especially when the label provides no documentation whatsoever as to exactly what the buyer is getting--but, of course, they never do, because hardly anyone would ever buy the album! If you are some sort of Eric Burdon and the Animals completist who's interested in having ALTERNATE VERSIONS of their classics, you might enjoy this album, otherwise you'll likely think it's garbage. I won't even dignify this release by describing the sound quality of the album or the relative merits of these versions of the songs. I will say that, despite the label's attempt at "pretty" packaging, the liner notes were non-existent--and the back of the CD booklet even said, something like, "see inside for licensing info," but when you open up the "booklet," it's blank inside! --nice presentation, guys!As a collector, I had an inkling that this might be one of "those" albums, mainly due to the suspicious lack of information accompanying the album listing, but I had an Amazon gift certificate, so I decided to "take a flier" on it, because I'm trying to replace an old beat up Animals compilation tape I had, and this album had some songs that one can't normally get, all together, on other compilations. Well, here's another example of "if something seems too good to be true, it probably is."I couldn't even bring myself to perpetuate this fraud on to another misguided soul, by trading it in at a used CD store, so I did something I've never done before: salvaged the jewel case, recycled the pitifully uninformative paper inserts, and broke the CD right in half! Yeah, gift certificate down the drain, but it was somewhat therapeutic taking this CD out of circulation forever.[Note to Amazon: How 'bout another gift certificate when you get a chance, to replace the one I squandered on this CD? And my advice to you is to be careful, as well, when YOU buy things from one of these "fly by night" labels, that provide no documentation about the origins of the recordings on the albums they release. Albums like this are blemishes on your catalog.] | 01 star
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What the hell is this ...?
I find it quite hilarious how people call this great music.It's just TERRIBLE music.I've seen dogcrap with more musical talent than these bunch of idiots.What talent do these guys have?The answer would be NO talent whatsoever.If you have an IQ of at least 55,you will be smart and avoid this garbage that has unfortunately been put out. | 01 star
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Glad I bought it!
I debated for months before buying this CD, but I am glad that I finally did. Macy's voice is truly something else, but if you don't find the voice appealing, just listen to the words and you'll be hooked. "Do Something" should be the anthem of the new millenium. And the beat on "I've Committed Murder" will definitely get you moving. Pop in this CD, sit back, relax and listen - and get ready to groove. | 34 stars
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There Great!!
I forgotten how great vinyl sounds, when the rain starts holy crap! This was a xmas present to my son I am so proud he is discovering the great sound of vinyl and I am glad it is back. I don't care what anyone says MP3's ruin the sound, to really hear and see the music you have to listen to vinyl. | 45 stars
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God-awful
Let me say that I am very open to adaption of the Goldbergs. I like the Goldberg's on two-manual harpsichord (which is what they were written for), but I have heard and enjoyed many recordings of the work on other instruments, including instrumental ensemble and organ, as well as piano. Nor am I averse to unusual interpretations, since I've listened to and enjoyed Gould's recordings, Anthony Newman's harpsichord recording, even Joao Carlos Martins' eccentric recording. This is not a question of "purist" nitpicking.After listening, appalled, to this recording I can only think that Uri Caine hates the Goldberg variations and has made this recording to exhibit his contempt for them. First, there are the (relatively) conventional tracks: It's pretty clear even from the opening aria, before you understand just what depths of depravity he's heading for, that he has absolutely no feeling for the work as it was written...his hummingbird-fast ornaments are entirely wrong, his tempo wrong...the idea of using a Silbermann fortepiano is a good one, but there is little feeling in his mechanical playing. His 25th variation is just blah...like it is being played by a bored teenaged piano student, which in a sense it is. And some of his tracks of the original variations with original instrument ensemble are just ... okay, nothing to write home about. If the recording consisted of only these tracks, it would be at worse laughable, at best ignorable.On other tracks, however...sigh...how can I put this? It's like going to a gallery to see Rembrandt and then in comes Uri with his magic markers and crayons. Not only does he think his scribblings deserve to be on the wall by Rembrandt's masterworks, but he proceeds to draw *on* the paintings themselves. Then he brings in a gaggle of other artists to urinate, vomit and defecate on the result. All the while we're supposed to applaud this juvenile irrationality.Is my analogy an exaggeration? I think not. The Goldberg ground bass is put through a number of hip, yuppie, groovy treatments: jazz, MoTown, R&B;, gospel, stride piano, etc., all of them adding, in the process, nothing to the original work, and demonstrating, by their proximity to it, an embarrassing inferiority. Then there are the "variations" that border not merely on the weird but the perverse. Most of these involve "vocalist"(?) David Moss's crazy-homeless-guy-on-the-street-corner Tourette's Syndrome outbursts...weird, annoying, ultimately juvenile, ceaseless and boring nonsense that belongs nowhere in recorded music, and is obviously just a deliberate attempt to shock the listener.In fact, I won't go on, because to do so is to play into Uri Caine's hands. He obviously *wants* to shock more than he wants to create beauty. He wants people to gasp in comic horror at his outrageous stunts so he can say, "see I'm a real artiste...on the cutting edge of the avant garde. I can make 'em wince." This is of the "art-as-prank" school of "thought". If it shocks, if it makes you angry, goes the cliche, it's "doing its job as art", as if art is nothing more than a stunt, a toilet-paper-spewing practical joke by the graduating senior class, having nothing to do with beauty or ecstasy, but only expressing vague adolescent contempt for the older generation. What can I say? I hate everything that Uri Caine stands for musically. I don't think I've presented a straw man here. In fact, if anything, I've been unusually kind and restrained. Now that I know who I'm dealing with, I will avoid him like the plague.If you want to hear the real Goldberg variations, which even in the worst performances tower head and shoulders above this farce, I suggest, among many, Trevor Pinnock's simply jaw-droppingly amazing, steely-fingered harpsichord rendering, or, if you prefer piano, either of Gould's studio recordings, or Sergey Schepkin's recording, if you can still find it. | 01 star
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Art Lande's Rubisa Patrol
Just wanted to let folks know that this album, in CD form, IS available from ECM. I got it a couple of months ago. Not inexpensive, but brand new, not used, and worth the price. | 45 stars
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Somebody Release this on CD Please
I had this album on LP a few years back. It is a collection of some truely unique Bill Monroe tunes, quite different than the typical Bluegrass Boys music, but still very Monroe! Sadly the mastering on the original album left a lot to be desired and there are some tracks that need to be remixed. I agree with the previous comment... Why oh why hasn't this exceptional piece of history been released on CD. It is well worthy of remastering and re-release. | 34 stars
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Nevermind has stagnated modern music
The music industry's in such a sorry state these days. Nevermind has frozen music for the past twelve years. The music industry is stagnant. It ain't going anywhere. That is THE sign that we need something fresh. Everything that comes out nowadays is hawked as "alternative rock" when it's as disgustingly popular and manufactured as Backstreet Boys pop. So-called "alt. rock" isn't alternative when it's the norm. Every kid on the block wishes they were lonely and alienated because that's how MTV tells them to feel. So what's the first step they do after listening to MTV's brainwashing? They go to Tower Records and buy Nirvana's Nevermind on CD for $20. Kurt didn't start a revolution, he started a mass pollution of purposely poorly-produced hate rock.Here's some folksy rock & country albums I recommend instead:Willie Nelson: The Demo SessionsRobert Clyne & the Peacemakers: Honky Tonk UnionMelissa Etheridge: Yes I amThe Refreshments: The Bottle & Horses | 01 star
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MOST AWESOME CD EVER
Kick Ass Punk...This CD punches u in the crotch and kicks u in the head twice while ur down...that wat this amazing cd does to u...if ur thinking about getting it...then get it!!! | 45 stars
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Just Can't Get It Right, Can We? (Rating: 5 out of 10- -2.5 stars)
I hate censorship just as much as the next person, but personally don't care about the music videos lyrics being censored. If I wanted to hear the uncensored versions of the songs, I would just listen to the CD.What I a dissapointed with this DVD is that there are a lot of music videos that aren't on here. Being a fan and growing up listening to Outkast, I bought this DVD hoping to see all of their music videos (I should have looked on the back cover). This DVD does give somewhat of an overview of the music videos (mainly their most popular that were shown). But what isn't on here are "Rosa Parks", "Jazzy Belle (remix)", "Skew It On The Bar B" and the list goes on. That to me was a very big dissapointment.Also we have "Hey Ya!" and "The Way You Move" on here TWICE. There are two seprate videos, and we have them together in one long music video. I just don't understand that at all.This DVD does showcase the music videos by Outkast, but some are not on this list, which I wasn't too happy about. This does have videos that everyone liked such as "B.O.B.", "Ms. Jackson", "Players Ball", "ATLiens". So casual fans of Outkast will like this. Me being a big fan of their music, this was a very big dissapointment. Buy this DVD, if you're into their most later hit songs, and want to check out how they were back in the day. Peace! | 12 stars
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A step away
A bad Jamiroquai album is much better than anything else coming out today...However, this record is a step back from the previous releases. Appart from Canned Heat there's not much funk to it. The instrumentals are OK, but not great. Black Capricorn Day is a bullet in the head to all the "old" Jamiro fans...I expected more. | 12 stars
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Morbid Entertainment
This is Juan Carlos Lozano's (Moenia's ex-vocalist) first solo project. Since he left Moenia to pursue his own project he spent several months working on this "innovative" musical style. Whether the music is innovative or not is up to the consumer, especially if they listen to spanish music. The album is great due to the well-written songs, the ones that stand out the most are "Ensename," "Hoy," and "Se Me Acaba." However, if you purchase this album the beats, blended with synthesizers and acoustic instruments, will have you constantly repeating it several times. Just listen to the haunting-sounding "No Es Lo Mismo" and "Falaz," the latter which is greatly accompanied by a female vocal which makes this song stand out the most. As a matter of fact, this is the only track where any back-up vocals are used, and this is one of the aspects that makes "Morbo" unique. Most of these songs are written by Juan Carlos Lozano, several are co-written with his brother Alejandro, and track #10 "Tengo de Ti," is co-written with Juan Carlos' ex-Moenia's band members (Jorge and Midi, and current Moenia vocalist Alfonso). This song is easily distinguished from the rest because it should have been included in a Moenia cd due to its fast, upbeat and electronic nature. Overall the song is fair but does not fit "Morbo's" style. You decide whether it's innovation because there are some beats and sounds that I have never heard in spanish music, then again the genre of electronic/synthesizer music is not really popular in Mexico. Plain and simple, this cd is unique and Juan Carlos adds spice with his voice. Buy this album if you are a Moenia fan, especially if you loved their first self-titled cd because whether you want to accept it or not, "Morbo" is innovative in it's own right. (...) | 45 stars
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B>S.
This does not exist. I can sell you burned cd's if you would like. I'll tell you what I'll give you an even better deal. Pantera makes no money off of this. This is not an official release. | 01 star
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Wonderful CD! <3
I'm a major fan of Yoko Kanno, and although this is one of her earlier works, Macross Plus OST 2 is one of her very best ever. For the complete Kanno newbie, there's the joy in discovering all the various styles of music on this CD, and let me say that there are as many styles as there are tracks. For more experienced Kanno fans, it's worth buying this to see some very early examples of themes and styles that she used later (for example, some of the songs wouldn't sound out of place in Cowboy Bebop). There are no tracks that aren't wonderful on this CD. If you want a CD unlike anything else on the market at a highly reasonable price, get Macross Plus OST 2. You don't even have to have seen Macross Plus to like this; I haven't seen it and this is still one of my favorite CDs ever. | 45 stars
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she loves her!
ilove her!he loves me makes me cry everyday,cuz i hav nevr heard a song like that!damn! | 45 stars
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Never Disappointed
Keeping in the tradition of bringing the masses something new every time; just when you thought they couldn't sound any wackier or intense, they go back to the basics and bring back sounds of their earlier music, which has always been the best. Earlier albums such as "Behavior" which is more of a mellow jazz sound, and "Bilingual" which is a completely new sound altogether, have shown how diverse Pet Shop Boys can be and it's no wonder that they have fans all over the world. Their latest Nightlife, reminds fans that have been with them since the beginning of why they orginally became so big. The steady beat of techno pumping through the chords, with Neil's voice singing, whether it be high or low notes. Chris never fails to bring up new chords of music and combines sensual rhythms and notes in old and new ways. The music is sexual, the words are intellectual and they continue to show beauty in the most curious ways. And they will never disappoint the old and the new fans who always understand why Pet Shop Boys will never be considered "typical techno". I recommend listening to this album at any time, whether feeling frisky, wanting to dance, or just when your feeling calm and feel like appreciating the intensity of their appeal. Lay back, close your eyes, sip on a drink and listen... | 45 stars
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FANTASTIC-A MUST HAVE
My son absolutely ADORES this cd. Since he was 3 months old he has loved to watch Arthur on PBS. If he's way past tired or on a long road trip this calms him down INSTANTLY. It has the real theme song not that regaee version. And Art Garfunkel singing The Ballad of Buster Baxter is incredible. We couldn't live without it. I'd recommend to EVERYONE!!! | 45 stars
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Traditional Music from the Philippines
I love Mickey Hart's "The World" series. Almost every CD in this series has been a wonderful addition to my collection, ranging from Mickey Hart's own efforts to create modern music which defies any known genere, to various ethnc artists feaured under the label, to historical recordings of indigenous cultures. This CD is one of the latter, focusing in on the T'boli natives of the Philippines, a region whose indigenous musical traditions have long been ignored. I had very high expectations for this CD when I ordered it, and I was not at all disappointed. There is a great deal of diversity in the instruments and styles presented here. All manner of stringed and wind instruments were used by the artists on this CD, many of which are similar to those found across Southeast Asia. And, of course, there are also a number of gongs and percussion instruments, many reminiscent of Indonesian Gamelan. Other vocal foms of music on this CD focused in on the shamanic and poetic traditions of the T'boli. I really love this CD. The music is very beautiful and exotic, and yet so familar. The music is uniquely Southeast Asian. | 45 stars
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The best pop CD In at least 2 years!
This CD is by far, with out a doubt, the best pop CD to come out in at least two years. I am a CD addict. I buy CDs as they are released and am rarely satisfied with the CD as a whole, only listening to one or two songs. Patience is the exception! This is the first CD is have purchased since 2001 that I can listen to from beginning to end and back again. Amazing is an Amazing track. American Angel and Please Send Me Someone are touching. Precious Box and Flawless are, well, Flawless. This CD screams "Welcome to 2004!!!!!!" What else can I say? This album is one of the very very few pop albums with orginal style and music. It has been well worth the wait. I hope this album brings George back to the spotlight and convinces him to record a couple more. Buy it! It's a definite classic! | 45 stars
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its ac/dc mach 2, what more do you want?
with the exeception of the awful let me put my love into you (thats really sweet, guys), this is only a cut below highway to hell. my one complaint is that the humor is not all there, but given the circumstances of creating the album right after bon scott died, its quite understandable. that said, this album definitely stomps. brian johnstons vocals were once described as "singing as though someone was holding a cattle prod to his scrotum" and the description holds up here, the vocals are inhuman! the riffs behind you shook me, what do you do for money, and back in black are phenomenal, the solos sizzle, its simply one of the best hard rock albums of all time. after this, there was nowhere to go but down. | 34 stars
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A good beginning
I really like The End and this CD. They could be a really good club band (which I think they must be, but I've never seen them in person). The music is so feisty with a good rhythm, but also heart-felt and kind of sensitive. They sing about pretty poignant themes; sometimes it doesn't match with the music, but it is a really interesting juxtaposition. For a debut album, this is worth collecting. | 34 stars
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NOT WORTH THE FULL PRICE.
Reba's music is interesting to listen to but I wouldn't pay full price for any of her music (except her real traditional country stuff). This CD contains some tunes that would have best been left for the pop singers of the day. They aren't for Reba. Tunes like "Heart is the Lonely Hunter", "Everythat that You Want" (That's so awful) "Why Haven't I Heard From You" (a stupid song). Even most of the ballads lack the credibility needed to sustain the listener's interest. I'm glad I got this from Amazon used sellers for just a few nickels and dimes. | 01 star
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Pam's best of the nineties
Pam was very successful for a few years with her brand of contemporary country music, but the momentum was not maintained in the late nineties, although she is still active and still making great music.All the tracks have appeared on at least one other Pam Tillis album, and eight of them were included on Pam's 1997 greatest hits package, so Pam's diehard fans will not find anything new here.This was only my second album of Pam's, but the quality of her best music, as showcased here, is very high indeed, and makes me wonder why I didn't already own more of her wonderful music.My favorites here are Mi vida loca (her only #1 hit) and When you walk in the room (a cover of the sixties classic, and a #2 hit for Pam), both of which first appeared on her Sweetheart's dance album (which is the best as well as the most successful of her original nineties albums).If you haven't got any of Pam's music, this is a great place to start. | 45 stars
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This is how SLAYER should sound!!!
THE HAUNTED have assembled an album of infamous proportions in "One Kill Wonder". It's a wonder (no pun intended) why SLAYER (who are an obvious influence) don't play with this unbridled passion! This a thrash metal album through and through and, why this may not break any new ground musically, the sheer intensity of the performance here in more than makes up for that. From the un merciful, "God Puppet" on to the downright crushing, "Everlasting", THE HAUNTED deliver an album that is devoid of any filler material. 80's thrash enthusiasts will rejoyce at the palm muted, bay area tinged, guitar assault and the more-lomabardo-than-lombardo drumming of Per Möller Jensen. Marco Aro's vocals walk the fine line between death metal growl and hardcore-thrash attitude. The songs have memorable riffs and well defined melody lines. While I wouldn't consider THE HAUNTED to be a retro-thrash band, old school thrasher will certainly slam dance to every single tune on "One Kill Wonder". A must have for any serious metal head! | 45 stars
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Too one sided to be a truly great book
I must confess that I both oppose the war and consider myself to be quite liberal. This collection of letters is quite intriguing, and we certaintly can not discredit it as the letters come from real troops with real concerns. I must fault this book, however, because the book clearly does not give a complete picture of the sentiments of our troops. In a time when we really need to reconcile the differences between "Red" and "Blue", or liberal and conservative, this selection of letters does little for that goal. A more accurate representation of the letters Moore recieved, with both sides of the argument, would have made this a far more useful read. Overall I would say read this book for what it is, a selection of letters from disenchanted troops, and try not to let it's clearly liberal leanings boil your blood. | 12 stars
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"Honey! DID YOU WRITE THESE SONGS?"
...as he excitedly came in the house with this fabulous CD! My hubby couldn't believe, when he heard the lyrics of N. Jones, that I hadn't written them! "Reminds me so much of your writing style"...he's still grinning! Beautifully done, sweet, rich voice and mellow background music...hauntingly beautiful and simple songs of life... | 45 stars
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Heavy Progressive Rock
On this album, Rush showed a maturation of their progressive rock style. There are a few shorter songs (including their first AOR hit, "Closer to the Heart") but the meat of the album really lies in the longer pieces: "Cygnus X-1" and "Xanadu". The latter in particular is fantastic, one of Rush's all-time classics. The title track is also wonderful and one of the band's most underrated tunes; the start-stop middle section may grate on some, but if you aren't bothered by Geddy's screeching on "Cygnus X-1" then it shoudl be of no consequence. This is an album well worth picking up. | 34 stars
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EHH!
Not so good,Easy had a lot better songs and mixes than what was on this disc.I listened to it once,not even fully,then I traded it in at the local music shop,towards some Beasties,I probably got maybe $1.80 back on a $7.20 original purchase price,do not buy. | 12 stars
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NOT WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM SOISXIE
I FIRST HEARD THIS MANY YEARS AGO IN HIGH SCHOOL. I WAS HOOKED IMMEDIATELY. I LOVE SIOUSXE'S VOICE,IT BLENDS PERFECTLY WITH THE HAUNTING BEAUTY OF THE MUSIC. IF YOU ARE EXPECTING THE USUAL SIOUSXIE AND THE BANSHEES YOU MAY END UP A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERNT THIS IS FOR YOU. | 45 stars
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Hoping It's Not The Last Time
I am the Stones Authority. It is heartening to read so many favorable reviews of this album. Actually a relief, a relief to know that I was not going out on a limb and just looking like some some sort faded jaded Stones junky that has lost all objectivity. I love the album. From the opening track "Rough Justice" leading into my personal favorite "Let Me Down Slow", the album takes off at a sprint and doesn't let up until they feel it is time for you to catch your breath, just to let you know that they understand everyone thinks they are old, but they can still kick your ass. "It Won't Take Long" is a mean, choppy rant that hooks you, and you'll be humming it to yourself later.Now, there are some bad songs, just a couple. The worst is Sweet Neo Con. I don't need political commentary from my rockers. That was one thing that I always liked about the Stones was that they were not preachy. They were not trying to save the world. It's Only Rock and Roll. I don't need the contrived self-righteous Bono trips and Springsteen screeds of the common man - for crying out loud - have seen the joints that these two nitwits live in. Al Gore just bought an 8 million dollar mansion on the beach, with cash, clearly he ain't that worried about rising sea levels! The point being, when you preach, you can't help looking foolish and hypocritical.But this is a small sin towards the end of the album, so you almost don't notice it after you are hit by another long string of great tunes preceding it, such as "Streets of Love", "She Saw Me Coming" and "Biggest Mistake" - another personal favorite of mine on this album. And fortunately, despite the lapse into preachiness, the album finishes strong, with even a goodnight kiss from Keith.We had to wait so long for this one. I don't want it to end. Just one more like this one, one more before we say goodbye.The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World. Tell me that I am wrong. | 34 stars
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Loved It!
I just purchased both the Wanderland and the Kaleidoscope CD's.I love this CD the best (Kaleidoscope). The neptunes do a really great job of producing the CD, giving it that funky edge that just makes you get excited.Plus Kelis's style is just amazing. So different than anyone else's.I totally recommend this CD. The more you listen to it the more the songs just play over and over in your head. | 45 stars
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HARD TO BEAT
One of TP's best albums, every track is great, especially with the awesome SHM. Must have for any CD collection, but don't pay these ridiculous over-inflated rip off prices. I purchased mine from The Music Specialist on E Bay, save yourself a ton of cash! | 45 stars
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Great CD
This is my favourite cd out of the two that they have. The songs are not as upbeat but still it keeps the same Simple Plan sound great for all ages and rockers! I love the cd! | 45 stars
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Masterpiece
This album can't really be categorized as trance or techno. It's really a new type of completely software oriented sound that is one of the most stunning albums I have. The drums and production are varied and brilliant, with the production on tracks like "Until the End of the World" representing the best I have heard. These boys have done a plethora of great remixes, actually turning Madonna crapfests such as "Die Another Day" into coherent music. Their new album is out some time in June, and I can't wait. | 45 stars
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Great Record from the Scottish Janis Joplin
"Queen of the Night"(1974) was the first solo album released by white, soul /blues belter, Glasgow-born Maggie Bell, sometimes called the Scottish Janis Joplin, and it's one for that mythic desert island. Bell, formerly lead singer of the well-known Scottish group "Stone The Crows," has a voice unrivalled for its passion and power. She came from a musical family, began singing with local dance bands as a kid, and went to Germany in the late 1960's, to sing at the American bases, where she certainly picked up a few songs for the repertory. But let me make one thing clear, upfront: Bell concerns herself, in the repertory I know, at least, with women's issues. To make another thing clear upfront: I have loved her work so well and so long, that I am sitting here looking at this album in vinyl, one with the notch through the side, that I managed to find, and I don't mind telling you, it's gotten me through some long and lonely nights.The album, by Atlantic, was produced by the famed Jerry Wexler (they did "Suicide Sal," as well.) And Atlantic just threw high-priced, top-drawer talent at it. Though, Bell says, "The funny thing about `Queen of The Night' is that I made two previous albums for Atlantic in New York - one with Felix Papalardi of Mountain, and the other with Felix Cavaliere of the Young Rascals - which were never released." And the studio threw top-drawer talent at those, too: Luther Vandross backed her.Nevertheless, the talent on "Queen" was superb. Reggie Young and Cornell Dupree played lead guitar; Dupree, who later took up residence in England, played the rolling thunder piano on "As The Years Go Passing By." And I prefer their take to Albert King's. John Hughey played pedal Steel; Chuck Rainey, bass; Steve Gadd, drums; the Sweet Inspirations, a Stax group, backup. But the true glory of this record is the eleven songs that are its content.It opens with "Caddo Queen," Confederate rock. "Oh My My," was, of course, written by Ringo Starr of the Beatles. The title song was written by Ronnie Leahy, keyboard player with Stone The Crows. "I always had it in mind to do that song," Bell has said, and no wonder, it certainly has functioned longtime as her signature. Then there's "A Woman Left Lonely," country-western, also done by Rita Coolidge. "Souvenirs" by John Prine, followed by "After Midnight," by J.J. Cale, also done by Eric Clapton. "We did a Latin American treatment on our version with lots of percussion," Bell said. "'The Other Side' was done in a kind of Mae West style. 'Hey Mister - can you help me! I'm looking for a ride over to the other side.' It's got a very American, razzmatazz feel." "As The Years Go Passing By," the best. "Yesterday's Music," "We had It All," "Tradewinds." A few years ago, my darling partner was gifting me with all the Maggie Bell then available at Amazon, and he remarked that, according to the company, he was sending me the last available copy of this record, sitting in a Glasgow warehouse. But they've remastered and rereleased it. Don't miss your chance, girls. | 45 stars
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King of the Delta Blues! Absolutely!
The reviewer below gave this 1 star because he/she couldn't play the audio samples!! What's that go to do with the CD!? The person doesn't even OWN the CD. Sheesh, ok, Charlie Patton is arguably the best delta blues musician. You bought Robert Johnson, because it was the "in" thing to do. Buy this one too. | 45 stars
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Personal Raitt longing...
Seems that becoming a critical darling after scooping up all those Grammys for Nick of Time did Bonnie's creative juices some good. I have to admit to not being too familiar with Luck of the Draw outside of its couple radio hits. Generally that album receives the most kudos of the late 80s/early 90s Raitt releases. But I immediately like the fact that BR has penned and/or produced half of the songs on Longing In Their Hearts. It certainly helps give the songs a more personal touch than previous efforts. I always got "Love Sneaking Up on You" and "Something to Talk About" confused with one another. But on further listening, that's not really fair; "LSUON" is more earthy, more popping bass, less commercial... although the lyrics still lack much to bite into.I'd say the story song title track is among her strongest (co-written by hubby), enhanced by some great use of the mandolin. The subsequent songs flow and ebb nicely, creating serenity "You" and "Dimming of the Day" to darker imagery "Circle Dance" (written by Raitt) and "Storm Warning" interwoven between more carefree songs "I Sho Do" and "Hell To Pay." Speaking of, I'd say "I Sho Do" is the only bit of filler present, but is even tuneful enough to forgive for this light departure. The only complaint with the overall set I may have is nothing sonically sticks out much, giving LITH not a chance to overtly impress on first listen. But give this one a chance, the hues will peel back with repeated listens. | 34 stars
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magnificent, moving, exciting score! an instant classic...
WOW!!! i was awestruck by the end of this remarkable cd! john williams is the master yoda of the music world and damn, does he ever use the force! the soundtrack was far better than i ever thought it would or could be. what a marriage to the film. mixing the old with new and even more haunting themes, mr. williams has created a true masterpiece that will live on forever, long after all this initial hype wears down--now i can't wait to see the film! i could not remove my earphones and played the cd straight thru twice. do not hesitate-get in line now for this cd. truly epic and awesome. | 45 stars
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REAL Metal at its best..
If you cant give any of the MONSTERS Of METAL 4 or 5 stars, then obviously you have no idea what Metal is. This is a Definitive and a must have compilation, I bought Vol. 1 because of IN FLAMES and MNEMIC. To my surprise, I ended up likeing 99% of the bands on any of the previous 3 Volumns. If it wasnt forIN FLAMES, MNEMIC and this series I would have missed out on alot of GREAT METAL, real METAL!! No SLIPKNOT, No KORN, No MUDVAYNE!!!GET ANY OF THE 4 VOLUMNS NOW!!! YOU WILL NOT BE LET DOWN..AND NUCLEAR BLAST (Century Media) IS HE BEST METAL LABEL ON THE PLANET! | 45 stars
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BABYFAT RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
woo hoo!!!!! this is a REALLY good album!!!! released 2000, um, no. i have it. it was released in 1994 but was VERY hard to find. this album is one of the greatest made. Shonali Bhowmik and Michelle Dubois debut their musical talent that keeps me in awe. if you want this but cant wait, i recomend their other release, SILVER TONES SMILE, where they go by the name ULTRABABYFAT. | 45 stars
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Difford squeezes out a fine solo debut
I always enjoyed the few Squeeze songs that Chris Difford sang. Although they were few and far between, and I love Glenn Tilbrooks voice, the sound of Chris Difford's voice always had a strange and magical feel. When I first listned to this CD, I wasn't so sure about it. After repeated listenings, though, I found myself singing along with my favorite tunes, like I would on any classic Squeeze album. Highpoints (for me, anyway) include "Tightrope", "Trafalgar Square", and the haunting "Parents"...a beautiful ode to Chris's parents, complete with answering machine messages from the two of them. All in all, a fine first solo effort, and one well worth owning. | 34 stars
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Alte Tränen
Du wirst nie vergessen. Eine der tief- und feinsinnigsten Keyboarderinen und sänderinen, die es je in Deutschland gab. Viel zu früh verstorben. R.H., ich verstehe, dass Du 10 Jahre keine Musik mehr nach ihrem tod machen konntest. Mach auch für sie weiter. | 45 stars
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Nice Work
Eric Clapton had reached the height to be one of the greatest guitarist and solo artists in the world. Cream of Clapton is a great of overview of this amazing musician. Nineteen of Clapton's biggest hits are loaded onto this CD. It is best Clapton greatest hits CD around. It captures his career starting back in the 1960's. For a beginner of an average fan this is the best collection to get. But if your willing to cough up forty more dollars the Crossroads box set is the way to go. Cream of Clapton contains "Sunshine of Your Love" "White Room" and a couple other of songs from back in his Cream days. It has some of his Blind Faith music, but is best music came with Derek and the Dominoes in the early 70's. "Layla" and "Bell Bottom Blues" are from the amazing album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. After that the CD branches off into Clapton's solo music "Cocaine" and "I Can't Stand It". But for the value this album is the way to go. The only problem is that it doesn't have "She's Waiting". This album is still the choice. | 34 stars
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You can't beat the Clash
I want to start out by saying you cant beat The Clash, there is not a punk band better! Every one of their albums has a diffrent variety of types of music. This album (self titled) Is one of my personal favorates. White Man in Hammersmith Palais (track 6) and Career Opportunities (track 10) are my two favorates off this album. All the songs are diffrent in there own way. So if you want to get a Clash album (though I recommend all of them) get this one. THE CLASH ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 45 stars
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A Fresh Sound to Christmas
This album exhibits the guitar artistry for which the late Charlie Byrd was known and loved. The album includes traditional seasonal music. It is a wonderful balance to another Christmas album by Byrd on the Columbia label released during the early 60s that showcases religious music of Christmas. | 34 stars
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"The pied piper of children's music"
"Mommy, oh mommy, what can I do? I want to go out and I can't find my shoe!" "Did you look in the closet?" "I didn't." "Well, do! You're not going out with only one shoe!" So begins the catchy tune, "Only One Shoe," on Tom Chapin's CD entitled, "Some Assembly Required." This song and others like "Puppy at the Pound," a tune about a family trying to pick out the very best dog, had me believing that perhaps Chapin had taken up residence at my house!My son still likes children's music, even at the ripe old age of nine, but not "baby songs." Chapin has managed to put together a CD that fits the bill for older kids as well as tiny tots. "Some Assembly Required" is that rare CD that delights both parents and their children alike and seems like in no time you know all of the lyrics by heart. In my house it is one that we put on in the car, at bedtime, and just while we are playing or hanging out.If you haven't seen three time Grammy winner Tom Chapin in concert it's doubtful that it is because he hasn't toured somewhere near where you live; it seems that he has been around the U.S. and back again time and time again. You can track his concert schedule on his website. His concerts are truly family events and he is a wonderfully engaging performer. In fact Parents Magazine has dubbed him "the Pied Piper of children's music," a title that is well deserved. - Carol Laliberte | 45 stars
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GREAT
Another great group of songs for any age. Will order another album too because he makes oldies current for any age. | 45 stars
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Sounds like Tiny Tim Reincarnate
There is nothing hard or old school about this crap. If tiptoeing through the tulips is heavy to you, you must be walking the trough when you hear Jewel. | 12 stars
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the best wasp album ever
only 4 words....blackie is the best!! | 45 stars
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A Rare Treat
Though I first became a fan of Klaus Doldinger and Passport back in the 1970's, my interest in his music gradually diminished over the years mainly because he was "under the radar", garnering almost no airplay and precious little critical notice. But today with the proliferation of sites like amazon, almost no one is really so obscure you can't find a way to hear them. And so I have been trolling the listings of all favorite performers to see what delights I might have missed during the years when it was harder to obtain info on new releases.As it turns out, Passport Live is one of those I missed and am now very happy to have found. This is a grand recording and a rare treat, giving the listener well over an hour of delightful jazz in the singular style pioneered by Klaus Doldinger. One reviewer rates Blue Kind of Mind and Happy Landing as the best cuts on the album. I absolutely agree. But I also find that Green Lagoon, Jungle Song, Escape, and Tatort fire me up.If anything about Passport Live disappoints me, it is the paltry insert that accompanies the CD. It contains only the most basic album information and nothing else. I would have liked a little information about the band. That minor complaint aside, Passport Live is highly recommended. It really cooks. | 45 stars
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Wow
Amazing CD. Every track delivers great quality, emotion, and depth. The best comprehensive CD I've heard in quite some time. Highly recommended for melodic rock. | 45 stars
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Ambrosial at Best, A Little Repetitive at Worst
I love the Angels of Venice, but this is not one of my favorite recordings by them. The music on this CD feels a little uneven; the lyrical beauty of pieces such as "China Moon" seem almost too melodic compared to more vocally twisting pieces like the rather eerie lullaby, "Nana." But eerie is very much the feeling that Carol Tatum seems to be focusing on: the sharp steely vocals on "Nana" seem to be the rule rather than the exception -- "Three Nightingales," and "Awake Inside a Dream" carry hallmark haunting voice and speech renditions."China Moon," "Lionheart," and "Chanter Mer" (also a vocal piece) are definitely the shining gems on this CD. The other pieces are all rather similar sounding, but still interesting, and worth a listen. | 34 stars
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The Power of Madonna
To write a review that is good, I believe that you have to listen to the CD at least once or twice, and then more (if you don't have to force yourself to listen to it). Tha means I usually sit down about a week after I buy a CD to write a review. Not for this CD. I have already listened to it 3 times since I bought it earlier today. It is a really really good CD. My favorite songs are THE POWER OF GOOD-BYE, RAY OF LIGHT, FROZEN, TO HAVE AND NOT TO HOLD, and SHANTI/ASHTANGI. The Power Of Good-Bye is an awesome song, probably one of my favorite Madonna songs. Ray Of Light has tons of cool futuristic sounds and upbeat noises in it. Frozen is just great. It is probably one of my definite favorite Madonna songs. To Have and Not To Hold is really good and it has a great beat, that all I can say about it. I like Shanti/Ashtangi because it is really different. Even though I cannot understand whatever language she's speaking, I still love it. I really recommend this to anyone who likes upbeat music and electronica music. Even the occasional Madonna listener and those out there who have never listened to Madonna music before should try this CD out. The videos for all the songs are really cool, too. I love the FROZEN video. I recommend this CD to everyone. You won't regret this purchase. ENJOY!!!!! | 45 stars
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One of the best bands you've never heard of
I came across Califone quite by mistake, but it was one of the best mistakes I've made this year. It's hard to describe the sound of Califone, but it's definitely incredible. It's laid back, takes its time. Great music for cross-country driving, as I discovered last weekend.It's hard to choose a favorite track from this album, as they are all excellent. I would pick "Bottles and Bones," "Porno Starlet vs. Rodeo Clowns," and "Slow RT. Hand" as the best on the album, but that is subject to change as I listen to it more.I have listened to it five times now since I bought it last week, and it isn't getting old yet. I don't think it ever will get old, because everytime I listen, I hear something new.Buy this album! You won't be sorry! And don't forget to check out their newest, Sometimes Good Weather Follows Bad People, which is a compilation of two EPs. | 45 stars
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Best Disney Soundtrack yet!
When I saw the preview for the movie I was spellbound. I wished they had released a single of just the preview soundtrack!This soundtrack will not dissapoint you...the movie isn't too bad either. Though, I must confess there were times when I closed my eyes during the movie, so as not to detract from the music! | 45 stars
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Unico Entre Mil
Exelente Album, Del Grupo Libra. Fue realizado en el año 1993. estas son las canciones romanticas de este album:1. Cuando seamos novios2. Que te ha dado esa mujer3. Unico entre mil4. Atado a tus caprichos5. Ya no me vengas a buscar6. Te maldije7. Hasta el perro8. Tus consejos9. Ni que fuera gripa10. Luz verde | 45 stars
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h-o-r-r-i-b-l-e c-r-a-p
this guy just cant sing at all .i wonder on what category did this nerd get his grammy award. this album is full of deplorable and cheesy pop songs.avoid this crap like the plague. | 01 star
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