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The best Huey Lewis and the News ever did, though Sports and others are *** or more too
Huey Lewis, who is doing more stageacting than anythig now, is superbon this album and Chris Haynesnever did better on guitar! Greatjob guys! | 1positive
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missed this album
Still so awesome. I used to love this band years ago and this album holds up. Bought it used and it was perfect quality. | 1positive
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Diana Ross in 'Stardust' mode
Diana Ross is a living legend, and I think its amazing that she's still recording and selling out shows. But, when it comes to I Love You, even Diana Ross' die-hard fans may not like her very much. Diana Ross is better known for catchy pop songs, great ballads, and quite a few dance hits. This album doesn't contain any of the above. Its a collection of mostly really old songs that, according to her, were re-done by her to effect nostalgia. Well...I'm not feeling it, but if it works for her... I'm thinking that she could have come up with a much better production than this for what is very probably her last studio album. Not that there's anything bad about the songs she chose for this album but they just don't fit her style. She would have done better to re-record newer versions of some of her own hits from the past and a few new songs with a more cutting-edge producer. | 0negative
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Great
Whats with everybody calling Soul Asylum a pop and soft band! Any body who says this don't know what they are talkin about. They are a pure rock n' roll band. I admit they have mellow songs but not by far enough to call them pop. This album was fabulous because of the rockness of Somebody to shove, Black Gold, Keep it up, Get on out, April fool, Without a trace, Growing into you, and 99%. They aren't at all to soft for rockers, if anything to heavy. | 1positive
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dont buy this or any of their other albums
hey redawg stick to music in the uk. the raps on this cd are horrible. bone was and is better than they ever will be. their styles are whack the backyard country styles are something fit for west virginia and their pockets are now empty. stick to the farm cc, because you saw what happened when you tried something different | 0negative
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crying........
I couldn't believe what I was hearing: for the first time ever, I fast-forwarded some parts on a DT album I listened to for the first time. This album is metal, not progressive metal. It definitely could be called System of a Korn Bizkit... They obviously learned to play faster, and want to show it. Mike, shame on you, you sound like any other metal drummer. Snare on the beats (or the off-beats, thank God). John, it's just about B-flat guitar riffs and solo's over them. James: both perfect and made crappy by crappy electronic effects Jordan: where are you? And stop the horror flick thing you started on Metropolis 2... On the plus note, the last one is not so bad, and the first 5 minutes of the instrumental are kind of cool. But what a disappointment. The king started to fall in Metropolis 2, went deeper wit 6doit and has competely fallen now... Please, DT, listen to what made you the great band you are. Believe me: we don't listen to your latest albums with the same heart. You lost the emotions you managed to keep until Falling Into Infinity... Be prog again. | 0negative
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Don't bother...
Like i said before... Slayer sucks. I mean, i realy got into slayer when they released "reign in blood" but then season in the abyss realy bored me but then they did made me happy with south of heaven then after south of heaven i just remenber being let down by every other slayer album.There realy isn't any good songs here and it will realy bored you alot.If you guys want good thrash...Get any albums by these bands " the haunted" , "carnal forge" , early albums from "sepultura" but if you still insist on getting slayer then go with reign in blood for the most brutal release todate. Not recommended. | 0negative
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only 10 songs!!
Why buy this pseudo best of with only 10 songs, when you can get an album twice as long, and at least as good for the same price. There are so many good sublime songs that 10 isn't even an introduction. If you really want an intro to Sublime try the album Sublime; I'm pretty sure most fans won't agree with me but it's one of my personal favorites. Anyway fans would agree that Sublime the album is by far superior to this! this shouldn't be called a greatest hits. Please pay some respect. Moreover, even if all the songs are good individually, they really don't make a satisfactory whole; a no go. | 0negative
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great,worth listening to
i've listened to bad religion for awhile now and i found that this albulm to be one of my favorites, i am a big fan of old school punk and if you are as well you'll love this albulm. | 1positive
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Will the real Slim Shady please shut up
This may be one of the worst albums ever made, eminem is a horrible rapper, actor, person, and anything else he has ever attempted. All eminem does is rap and call his mom a b****. He tries to act tought even though he is afraid of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, who is a puppet.One star is way too much for this album, why can't amazon allow me to give this "album" zero stars. | 0negative
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KT comes out of her shell
The CD:IfEye To The Telescoperepresented a shell that KT Tunstall was tucked away safely inside in, Drastic Fantastic represents this shell cracking open and KT emerging, wanting to show herself to the world. After all, the former had a cover photo of a shy and timid KT, suggesting a retrospective and reflective album, which Eye To The Telescope essentially was. But after just one glance at Drastic Fantastic's cover photo it's apparent that KT now wants to (cliché as it is), rock. And I think she has pulled off a very worthy sophomore effort here, giving us something a little different while not completely abandoning the style and sound that we've come to love about her.It's true that Drastic Fantastic has a more commercial sound to it and one could say that it's more "poppy." As others have noted, it's also more polished. "I Don't Want You Now," "Saving My Face" and "Little Favours" are the rockers here. "If Only," "Hopeless," "Funny Man" and "Hold On" are more low-key. "White Bird," "Beauty of Uncertainty," "Someday Soon" and "Paper Aeroplane" represent the mellow acoustic tracks, all songs that could easily have been on Eye To The Telescope. So in a sense KT gives something for everyone here. I do think that the album would have benefited from having the last 3 tracks a) not back-to-back and b) not at the end...a rocker would have closed the album off much better IMO.The DVD:Contains a total of 3 segments. The main segment, a 1-hour documentary titled "All You Need Is Mud," is pretty much the main reason to get this. It is broken down into the following chapters:1) Opening Credits - "Turn Into You" 2) St. Andrews, Scotland 3) "If Only acoustic" 4) Telescope at St. Andrews, Scotland 5) "Suddenly I See" live at Fat Sam's, Scotland 6) West Sands, St. Andrews 7) "Saving My Face" acoustic 8) Dance Rehearsals "Hold On" promo 9) "Hopeless" acoustic 10) Behind-The-Scenes "Hold On" promo shoot 11) "White Bird" acoustic 12) Press at Outsider Festival, Scotland 13) "I Want You Back" live at Outsider Festival, Scotland 14) KT's birthday party 15) "Ain't Nobody" acoustic 16) Glastonbury Festival 17) "Hold On" acoustic. The acoustic performances of songs from Drastic Fantastic consist of KT outdoors jamming either with her band or just friends (I can't tell which). The other chapters are self-explanatory.The second segment consists of a 13-minute mini-documentary called "Interview: A Comic By Robin Footitt" and is exactly what it implies: a sit-down interview with Robin, the artist who created the comic booklet for Drastic Fantastic. This was interesting to watch once, but I can't see it calling for repeated viewings by most people.The final segment is merely a 3 and a half minute photo gallery with KT's music playing in the background.This version has a really cool color drawing of KT walking through a field of flowers.A quick note about the packaging of this deluxe edition. KT obviously had the environment in mind when laying it out. The CD is housed in a unique tray made out of some recycled material that seems to be a cross between styrofoam and an egg carton. As much as I applaud KT for this I'm a little skeptical about the durability of it, so you'll probably want to handle it carefully. And the DVD is housed in a pocket slit which is fine, but one must take care not to scratch it when removing it and putting it back.So, who should buy this CD/DVD deluxe edition? I'd recommend it to those who are big enough fans to want to learn more about KT's experiences before "making it big," and who are generally interested in some nice bonus features. For the everyday casual fan though, you'll probably want to just stick with the CD-only version. But whichever version you buy, Drastic Fantastic is one great album. | 1positive
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Duller than dishwater
I don't think Evanescence knew how big they'd become when they released Bring Me To Life but now they're everywhere. Unfortunately (though not so financially unfortunate for them) when an artist becomes big in either the US or UK, they are instantly hated by a swarm of people because they have a large fanbase which consists of a wide range of people. I personally think that's pathetic and it is not the reason why I've rated the album low.Anyway, I bought the album (as most people did) after hearing Bring Me To Life for the upteenth time on the radio and I was quite disappointed. Apart from My Immortal and Hello, all the songs on Fallen sounded exactly the same. After paying more attention to the album I started to notice the difference between songs and gradually got to like them. However, by around October time I invested in Comalies by Lacuna Coil and instantly I forgot about Evanescence altogether. Then a few weeks ago I found the CD and decided just out of curiosity to listen to it again. It was disappointing. If you're after an album that has no emotion or depth to it, Fallen is perfect. In all honesty it makes a pretty good pop album but that's it. To label it under Gothic rock is absurd and completely unfair to all the true artists who work hard to be in that genre. The songs on Fallen are well produced and polished to perfection but they're dull and uninspiring. The lyrics are clichéd and mind numbing and Amy Lee's vocals get tiresome after a while. I think the main problem with Fallen is that there's no originality at all- Evanescence themselves are no more than a poor man's version of Linkin Park with a female pop singer thrown in. Out of the 11 songs on the album, I only ever listen to My Immortal now. The fact that this song, a ballad, is the only thing worth listening to on a supposed rock album clearly signals that Ms Lee is singing in the wrong genre. Admit to being a pop singer and you never know, you might become the next Celine Dion..you're annoying enough.. | 0negative
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5,000 Stars For Mandy!
Believe me, I wasn't always a Mandy fan. I remember when she first came out in '99 and being annoyed by "Candy" every time I saw the video on MTV *back when MTV actually played pop..now all they play is the same 3 hip hop songs over and over.* Well, 2000 came and I remotely liked her ballad "I Wanna Be With You" but was till never motivated enough to buy any of her albums. Then came 2001's "Mandy Moore" and despite the fact that it received little commercial success, it was quite an album. It was teen pop, but yet had a mature, unique vibe to it that made it stand out.Well, "Coverage" is Mandy's best offering yet. It's a great collection of cover songs mainly from the singer/songwriter glory years of the 70's. Many of the big names from this era are represented including Carole King, Joni mitchell, Elton John, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, etc. Mandy does a great job with these songs by giving them her own flavor, yet staying faithful to the originals. All of the tracks are winners but there are a handful that stand-out. "I Feel the Earth Move" is given a light disco/dance touch and will be sure to have you grooving in your seat. EJ's "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" is wonderfully interrpreted by Mandy and is a definite favorite of mine. "Moonshadow" is gorgeous. Blondie's "One Way Or Another" seems like an odd to choice and is the one moment where Mandy's doesn't at all compare to the original, but nobody except Debbie Harry could truly pull off this song, yet Mandy gives a good and worthy try. The last three tracks are all highlights. "Anticipation" is as great as the original. The beautiful "Help Me" will have you swooning and the vocally outstanding track "Have A Little Faith In Me" closes the album.I can't praise Mandy enough. Maybe she doesn't get the radio play and CD sales that certain other more "exposed" females do, but I don't think she cares. She refuses to strip down and compromise herself for her record company and I say "Way to go Mandy!" She is a true role model. "Coverage" is a great and artistic leap forward for a young singer and it's a great opportunity to introduce young people to a fabulous collection of songs that they weren't around to hear the first time around. :) | 1positive
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Bunk set
This is a collection of probably the worst songs the Kinks ever recorded. Covering the seventies and eighties, the cd coordinator managed to find obscure songs not worth hearing to recognizable dial changers. Huge waste of money. Once you open it you're stuck with it. | 0negative
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Feel The P-O-W-E-R !
Gary Moore is known as a Blues Rock singer/guitarist. And is that it? Here, Gary Moore demonstrated what a maestro could do with a guitar. Gary got a great band with P-O-W-E-R and talent when recording this album. Gary himself played and sang every song with P-O-W-E-R and style. Any rock fan should not miss the classic "End Of The World" in which Gary showed he could play guitar with P-O-W-E-R and speed as Eddie Van Halen, and he could sing with P-O-W-E-R and vitality as Ian Gillan (ex Deep Purple). That's why I didn't mind paying more money for this import CD after its LP which I got was worn out. That's why I keep using this word "P-O-W-E-R". That's why this album is called "Corridors of P-O-W-E-R". | 1positive
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Fantasmically Disney!
This compillation of many of the best Disney songs such as "Ev'ry body's got a laughin' place" in Song of the South, "When you wish upon a star" in Pinocchio, "Supercalifragelisticexpialodocious" in Julie Andrew's Mary Poppins, "Mickey Mouse Club March" from the Mickey Mouse Club are just a few of the amazing songs mixed into this CD. A few weeks ago, my favourite CD of the first 4 was number three, now, it is number 2! So as you can see...they are excellent. I'd also like to point out that if you don't know some songs on the CD's...give them a chance. For example: "ON The Front Porch" is a very good song, even if I had never heard it before as well as "Ev'ry body's got a laughin' place"! Just listen to it and you'll drift away Part of another world or One Jump Ahead of Reality!!! | 1positive
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Essential for any serious Denver fan.
This 4 CD set does an excellent job of John Denver's career. All of the hits are here. But, it goes much deeper than that. It shows just how good a songwriter he was. While he didn't put out much right before he died, this is the way he should be remembered. These timeless classics should be heard by any person who says they are a serious music fan. | 1positive
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Entwined in Fusion
Ashley Maher's deep and intuitive connection to our planet is displayed in a very flattering and mature light on her fourth studio release entitled Flying Over Bridges. This seasoned singer/songwriter has seamlessly "entwined" the roots of jazz, folk and world music into a blossoming "tree of life" on her 2005 release available on Spin Wild Records."Seven" was the fist of several songs to catch our ears here at WomensRadio. Ashley's sweet and nymph-like vocals lightly dance atop the tribal sabar drum beat laid down by Aziz Faye while we are gently ushered into a deep and relaxing meditation.Another enchantingly provocative and danceable gem found here, is the fourth song, "Entwining Trees." Here we see a well-rounded production, featuring a sturdy base of a somewhat experimental jazz piano mixed with a little bit of a funk groove and the repeated mystical vocal hook, "like entwining trees".One other necessary listen is a beautifully written story involving the social and racial "distances" traveled by a taxi driver on "Taxi" which features the clear cut jazz-funk fusion created by band members Otmaro Ruiz on piano, Federico Ramos on guitar, Andre Manga playing bass and additional keys while Vinnie Colaiuta hold down the beat on the drums.In closing, we could all use a little more thoughtful music in our libraries, and Ashley Maher is one very thoughtful artist whose style comes from the heart and not the contract, so do yourself a favor and "entwine" your musical roots with this beautiful release, available right here on WomensRadio."Seven is the type of song that has the potential to make a serious change in this world"--Brian Ball, Music Editor | 1positive
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Seductive sixties sizzle!
The sophisticated sound of Brasil '66 is instantly recognizable on every track. The title track out sold the Beatles version and together with Scarborough Fair went Top 20!The soaring vocal harmonies of Lani Hall and Karen Philipp, coupled with the sexy, sultry arrangements (which are a trade mark of Sergio Mendes) make for spine tingling easy listening.Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas is a fan and his teaming with Sergio Mendes on the recent Timeless will hopefully bring Brasil '66/'77/'86/'88 etc to a new generation. | 1positive
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Good.
This movie was pretty good but not great.I don't even like Spongebob that much. | 1positive
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Great.
I first heard one of their songs (track#2)in the movie The Lucky Ones so I looked them up. I like all the songs on the CD. | 1positive
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top ten ever
yes, after listening to this one many times in the past few months, i believe it deserves that distinction. it has funk, and hipness to it that no album will will ever match. 'once in a lifetime', is also one of the best songs ever. | 1positive
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TAKE A LOOK AT THE COVER ART
The cover art of this album already signalize the listener that Gary is not feeling very well the way his career is going, and it's clealry weary of metal / hard rock. The cover has just his face in close-up, nothing more, typical of Barry Manilow, Mariah Carey and others solo artists. THis was the last record by Gary in which rocking was the rule. After this one, he made his famous transition to blues. THis album has his good moments, but they are so few ... | 0negative
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The Virgin Years revisited (and vandalised)
I can't decide whether Edgar Froese is basically insecure, a total perfectionist or just plain cavalier when it comes to revisiting the past achievements of Tangerine Dream. Perhaps it's a mix of all three? The "Tangents" boxed set of 5 CDs certainly demonstrates something of all of these attitudes.The music on these disks is drawn from the period 1973-83, during which time Tangerine Dream were signed to Virgin Records. The set ignores only "Cyclone" of the 12 principal TD Virgin releases and incorporates a single passing nod to "Pergamon" (CDs 1-3). It also covers the main OST releases of the Virgin Years, "Sorcerer (1977 Film)", "Risky Business", "Thief", "Firestarter", "Wavelength" and "Flashpoint" (CD 4). The final CD presents some 10 tracks (1 hour) of previously unreleased material, supposedly from the same period, and mostly credited to Froese alone. In all, the set contains almost 6 hours of material. None of this music - not even that of the final disc, I suspect - is presented in its original form, however. It has all been subjected to "re-recording" or "remixing" by Edgar Froese. Modernised, some might say; pointlessly vandalised, would be a more apt phrase, to my mind! So, be warned! A sampler set this is not.The alterations consist principally of the application of additional layers - usually lush synthesised orchestral or vocal washes - although some tracks have been completely re-recorded by Froese using new voicings. By and large, the overdubs seem to have been applied with little sensitivity to the inherent character of the originals - there are times, indeed, when the new layers fight quite badly with the earlier rhythmic or harmonic structures. This seems generally to be at its worst with older material and with that contributed by band members other than Froese, as though it is these that are most in need of obliteration, er, sorry, I mean updating. Light and delicate works have come off badly too, as though there was some deep underlying need for all ethereal or unsubstantial stuff to be beefed up. The effect is rather like listening to Mozart, say, played by a massive Romantic orchestra. The original beauty is still there to discern, but generally, one is left hankering for a more enlightened approach to it all.The additions tend to be all much of a muchness, too, imposing a quite tiring uniformity on what was once a fairly disparate and varied series of sound worlds. The previously unreleased tracks (which mostly sound as though they have been extracted from concert sequences, or else are rejected film score material) have an over-riding similarity of sound, too, suggesting that they also have been tinkered with prior to release. Just how much you like this set will basically depend on how well you know, and how much you love or value the original works. If these were concert performances, I'd probably be quite keen on them. Similarly, if I'd come to the CDs without knowing the sources, I'd probably be raving about them - production standards are high and the sound quality is immaculate: clear and punchy. As it is, though, I find the overly bright uniformity of the result rather too taxing on the ears to summon up much enthusiasm for it, overall.Collectors of the works of Froese and TD will simply have to have this set, of course, if only for disc 5 (although even that has lost much of its value since the release of the new remixed versions of much of that disc which feature in theAmbient Highwayseries). There is a nice thick booklet included, too, full of fun facts and pretty images. Equally, this collection would sit nicely alongside "Dream Roots Collection" for anyone who just wanted some chunks of not-too representative Tangerine Dream on hand, to listen to now and then. It doesn't beat having the originals, though. I'm prepared to give the set 5 stars for standard of presentation and sheer volume of content... | 1positive
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Perfect Title
I Used To Like Bon Jovi abit back in the 80's.but as time has gone on the more by the numbers they have become.they haven't changed their style at all.it's very by the numbers Product.Nothing on Here Matches their GOlden Run.it doesn't matter what time period you come from Quality is Quality&this isn't it. | 0negative
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A dream come true
I stumbled upon this recording by accident, and yet it has become my favorite recording of Otello. Domingo is spectacular; Freni is unparalleled. But in their studio recordings, Domingo has been paired with less than great Desdemonas (I never quite understood Levine's obsession with Renata Scotto), and Freni's Otello, Jon Vickers, just doesn't sound right to me--too Germanic, I think. This is the only recording that has Domingo with Freni. But there's more: Kleiber conducts a thrilling Otello; he conducts this opera as if he owns it. Piero Cappucilli is wonderful as Iago and brings the house down with his Credo. Vocally, he's an extraordinarily good match for Domingo and Freni. Finally, even though this is not a studio recording, but rather a live recording from La Scala, the sound is exceptionally good. I recommend this Otello without reservation. | 1positive
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cd
very disappointed. cd never showed up. owner claimed it was lost in shipping. not sure if I buy that or not. said it was his only copy. he did refund the money. | 0negative
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Forgettable and Disappointing
Every great band has a weak point or two and "Ram it Down" is Priest's. It's without a doubt the most forgettable and uninspired Priest album to be released.To me, it seemed that the band's collective fuel tank is pretty much on EMPTY for this one. Technically, the ablum is well-made. The muscianship is its usual brilliance. Rob "Metal God" Halford's wake-the-dead wail is there. The composition and arrangements are fine. Yeah, the album is functional, but it's missing Judas Priest's greatest strength: and that is the sense of rebellion, energy and edginess that just propelled earlier LP's.Without that energy, "Ram it Down" sounds just plain silly in most cases and difficult to take even a little seriously. About the only thing "Ram it Down" can do -- with tunes like "Hard as Iron", "I'm a Rocker", "Come and Get it" and "Love Zone" -- is make a fan truly appreciate their other material. | 0negative
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A definite buy!!
I thought the band would have one hit song and the rest would just be mediocre!.Wrong... The album is great. Specially like 'Face of the earth' and 'The Down Town'. Definitely a stand out among the many new bands around. | 1positive
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DON'T HATE, CONGRATULATE![.]
OKAY, I'VE READ SOME OF THE REVIEWS FOR THIS ALBUM AND ALTHOUGH SOME OF THE LYRICS MAY BE A BIT YOUNG IN NATURE, I LIKE THE CD.ALL IN I LIKE 13 OF THE 19 SONGS ON THIS CD....HER HARMONY IS GREAT AND MUTT LANGE IS GENIUS...MAYBE SOME MAY CONSIDER HER A SELL-OUT BUT I DON'T. BUT THEN AGAIN, I'M NOT A DIEHARD COUNTRY FAN EITHER. I WON'T SAY THAT THIS CD IS BETTER THAN "COME ON OVER". BUT IT'S GOOD. | 1positive
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She's a Glorified Dancer
Britney Spears is a beautiful woman no doubt about that. She can dance better than most pop stars for sure. She is also very charismatic but there is one major problem for this gorgeous hit making machine, she can't sing. You are better off buying a poster and admiring her looks, instead of listening to this poor musical effort. At least she is starting to write more of her songs proving she isn't purely just a corporate barbie designed to sell more soda to the masses. Of course the song she writes aren't any good but that's besides the point if you're watching her plastic T!ts jiggle in a video. The only decent song on here is I got That Boom Boom. The rest of the songs are been there done that dance/pop tunes. Although these songs do provide a glimpse into her fast paced world of snorting coke & doing a bunch of guys lifestyle. The best way to experience Britney is watch her with mute on. She is just a glorified dancer. If you want some real music check out Slayer's Reign in Blood or Slipknot's Iowa. If you want a beautiful woman writhing in heat wishing she could sing this is perfect for ya. | 0negative
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MAKE HIM STOP!!!
Hasn't the guy made enough money hamming up the blues for some time now? This takes the cake and is about as silly as Bush dressing up like a cowboy on his Texas ranch...actually this is worse. He should be smacked across the face for this stupid suit. If he's going to keep reliving the past why can't he just relive his own past and go back to Cream. That was the only time he did anything worth a crap-the new dvd is about as painful as this so I guess he should just stop recording period.This guy ONLY cares about a paycheck, or his manager is just shoving him into these stupid recording sessions. Either way it's still his fault for doing this cheesy blues-zak.This album should make the whitest man sick to his stomach. | 0negative
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Is Hip Hop Dead?
It's ultimately rare that a hip hop album this good comes out this late in the game. There should be no explaination involved for this cd. If you are a real hip hop head, or just love hip hop, then you need to have this album in your collection. A truely great collection of beats and lyrics that will stay in your radio and mind forever. Classic hip hop. | 1positive
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Burn this CD and try some real hip-hop
If you really dig this CD, well, you must be new school to the rap game...Try some of these groups CD's for size : A Tribe Called Quest, BDP, Public Enemy, EPMD, Jungle Brothers, Gang Starr, De La Soul, Eric B & Rakim, any of the Heiroglyphics crew, Ultramagnetic MC's, or most rap crews that were kickin it in the late 80's and early 90's.....Try some of these CD's and then rethink what hip-hop is all about... It AIN'T this albumAnd if you still think this album is still the bomb, pick up a copy of "Full Clip", the compilation album from Gang Starr to see what sampling, lyrics, and real hip-hop is about.Scott La Rock (peace) must be turning over in his grave right about now... (and if you don't know who THAT is, THAT'S where ya lost!) | 0negative
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The Last Dance By Spice 1 : One Of His BEST Albums Out.!
If you want a good west coast rap album.. this is the one great album to buy. It has a lot of west coast rappers such as C-Bo, Tha Outlawz and lots more. This album has good beats, rhymes, and good rappers. Get it now. You won't regret it | 1positive
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Hits?
At last, a compilation I've been anticipating: the final nail in the Backstreet Boys' coffin, also known as, "The Hits - Chapter One." Quite a bold title for a compilation that consists of singles, and folks, not all were hits (many were TRL hits, but that's where the hit making stopped). Similarly, chapter one? What gave the boys the impression that they will be around for a chapter two? Over the past few years, their popularity has waned, mostly due to the boys' inability to stop making the same cheesy ballad over and over again (not to mention the rise of Nsync, a more forward looking boyband, albeit still a boyband).Their fans can cling to record sales, spewing out that the Backstreet Boys sold 8 million records, in the US alone, with their last studio album "Black and Blue." As a matter of fact, they sold 5 million (in the first few months, afterwards, it was dead in the water), but it was certified 8x platinum. Meaning that they were overcertified by 3 million copies. How impressive..Anyhow, several months after it's initial release, it has hardly sold more than Madonna's last greatest hits (GHV2), released around the same time (both went platinum in the US). Madonna had no new single (unlike the boys), hardly any promotion (unlike the boys), yet, legitimate hits were found on her compilation.I sincerely hope that the group has invested their money well, because their days in the spotlight are over. | 0negative
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Just for the collection
As a DOKKEN fan,I didn't need to hear it to buy it..I would've for my collection anyway. And thats exactly what it turned out to be..for my collection. I was rather disappointed w/this release... DON should've never let the producer influence the direction of the disc. He tried to hard to get DOKKEN to go the way of Soundgarden, Pearl Jam,and whatever else was happening at that moment. I have only played it a few times because it was a let down. I am very pleased that DON saw the mistakes made and corrected them w/Erase The Slate. Its so good to HEAR the return of some of the best METAL ever...and DOKKEN didn't get enough credit during the 80's which is a damn shame. Hope they continue on w/Reb at guitar | 0negative
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Expected a little bit less...
I've been a fan of DFD for quite some time now, and I have to say that I was a little dissappointed in this album. It is just a little too polished and too "mainstream" for me. I usually have no problem with a band sidestepping their artistic side to go more mainstream if it works for them, but DFD was known for their funny/innovative yet brutal metal and intriguing time changes and signatures. Seemed to me on this album, they were just trying to record something to put it out. They left the artistic side out of this one a little bit. I still like it, but I expected less of an album. It's production quality is very high, but that takes away from a band like this if you ask me. | 0negative
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Why Must we suffer?
I am sitting here in an office being forced by my colleague to listen to this CD and what can i say but- Is he the male Celiene Dion? I just cannot get over how bland and truly awful the music is. If there were a Comission for Crimes Against Music he would be suspect number one. Everytime i hear his music my skin simply crawls.Please tell me i am not the only one?Back to the album- what i can i say but truly, truly appalling. | 0negative
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VERY GOOD ALBUM
This is a very good album. I love Elevation, the bass and guitar is excellent in the song and it is very uplifting too. It's a Beautiful day is a great song, I like New York All the songs are good. I am not too crazy about Wild honey--very Beatlesque (which is good but I am not crazy about his voice in it) I can't bear to listen to the song before it. I wish Bono had done a recut on his voice. The song is good and catchy but it sounds like he is straining his voice, and is in pain. Maybe he should have dropped his voice down an octave or something. In my opinion Bono sounds best when he sings sentences with dramatic pauses or shouts lyrics like in the song "Pride, In the Name of Love" (Of course, not featured on this album). All in all, I am glad to have purchased this album. The more I listen to it the better I like it. | 1positive
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"Celebrity" stands out from the rest
Nsync takes their pop boy band style to a whole new level with their new album "Celebrity". Not only do they write and mix their own music, they actual learn to play their own instruments. Almost every song was written by members of the group (some with a little producers help) but it is obvious they are stepping into the artist category. I can understand where people might have thought they were just another boy band and stereotyped them as the average group who would fade out in a few years, but obviously these boys (or should I say men) are hotter than ever with their third album. This third album takes all forms of music and throws them together to complete a great album. There are slow songs, dance beats, and their best forms of pop. The group introduces two step- a catchy club beat- and mixes in their own voices very well. They also throw in a pac-man video game sound in the song "The Game is Over". A bulk of the songs talk about relationship problems, but this comes in many sounds from slow to fast, and soft to up tempo dance beats. "Celebrity" satisfies all aspects of the pop scene and differs form track to track. The sound is obviously pop, and if you like popular artists such as Britney Spears, LFO, and the Backstreet Boys you will like this album. The differentiating sounds keep this album flowing and a great music mix all on one CD. | 0negative
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Give it a try
A weird wonderful mixture of Bruce, Warren Zevon and Robert Earl Keen. His lyrics make you want to hurry up & learn the words so you can sing along. A most enjoyable CD. | 1positive
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I'm Converted
How such power one man can posess in his voice alone is beyond me. The ability to produce such an all round superbulous compilation of tracks is out of this world. I recently bought a large black american style sports car with voice control technology and an integrated CD player at a car auction for $134.00. Imagine to my delight finding the CD player being already populated with this monster of an album! Driving at 103 mph David has the ability to make your whole body melt into the deep dark biege velour upholstery! experience. I actually climaxed and crashed the car into the central reservation when I was hit straight between the eyes by "Hot Shot City" A truly moving experience which should be played away from machinery and vehicular activity. | 1positive
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Dont believe the critics
Fantastic CD yet again from Billy Idol and I still cant understand why the critics slated it. Every song is a gem, with no week tracks. This CD has a sound thats way ahead of its time. I strongly advise anybody that likes this CD to purchase all of Billy's stuff, you won't be disappointed.Declan Byrne from Ireland | 1positive
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aMeRicaN RetArd
This album makes me ashamed that the the word "american" is being exploited by crap bands such as green gay. come on idiot and stop using auto tune, that is if your a real "punk guy". Green Gay has been scamming people with their shallow and universally interpreted lyrics for quite some time and it would'nt suprise if this sick cycle continued as long as people were "american idiot" enough to buy this crap fest of power chord garbage which is over produced, in tune(what???? punk is not sposed to be in tune ie. Naseua). So in other words I'd rather listen to a continuous loop of "cocaine blues" by the man in black than this ego manical garbage cuz atleast the cash man didn't have auto tune!!! | 0negative
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AMyth Is The Bomb
This album is very good. The most obligated songs to listen to are Tell Me How Ya Like It, Mamacita, My Body, In the Rain, Tender Love, and Never Gonna Let You Go. I really enjoyed this album. These guys have a great future ahead of them. Best of all these songs were produced by Detroit natives. | 1positive
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Just one good song
Take the overproduced, oversheened, 80's uberslop that horribly dates almost all of these songs and just apply it to the cover of T Rex's "Get it On (Bang a Gong)" and you have a cover that RIDICULOUSLY outshines the original and any other version. The reverb-turned-to-11, humongous drums, funk bass and in your face metalic guitar works perfectly with this anthemic song. | 0negative
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Gigantic !
Pure rock'n'roll. Great songs. This album is the best heavy music since... too long ! Melodic, musicians at their best...Deserve to notch up a notable success. This is for conquistadors ! Album of the year guaranteed. Stoner forever ! | 1positive
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How I threw Timmy-T out of K-mart
It was back in the days when I was working at Fresno Super K-mart. I was working the Home Electronics Dept. and we had just closed up my dept. for the evening. We, being myself and a co-worker. See the store was opened 24 hours, but our department would close at 10pm. We were just stepping out when woo and behold Mr. Timmy-T showed up. It was him and a lady friend on his arm. He wanted us to let him in to buy something, but we told him we were closed. He was very persisent on entering our dept. to buy something. He was upset and yelled out "Well, can you help me or not?!" My co-worker goes up to is face and yells at him "I can help you by teling you were closed!!" He got more irrate, so security and myself had to escort Mr. Timmy-T out of the store. I guess he wasn't a big enough star for us at little ol' K-mart. I look back at times like those and say how I wish they never closed Super K-mart. Good times, good times. Oh by-the-way, his songs suck. They sound so cheesy. Give me some feedback on this review. | 0negative
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MIKLOS ROZSA
Do not recommend the CD. These are okay instrumental versions of compositions by The Great Maestro Miklos Rozsa. They are not performed by The Great Maestro though. I LOVE the cut, "Prayer of our Lord" from the movie King of Kings; but, the one on this CD is not the one from the soundtrack. The title is misleading because Miklos Rozsa does not conduct the orchestra; these are compositions of his only. | 0negative
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As many reviwers have stated...
This isn't punk! It's pop, clear and simple-- you're just following the trend if you think listening to Good Charlotte makes you punk. I laugh when I see kids turn all "punk" (spike arm bands and ripped pants don't make anyone punk) and only to find out their favourite band is GC.I really can't blame any of the kids for liking Good Charolette though, because the RIAA and greedy major record companies force these kids to listen to it, paying off radio stations to prevent indie music from getting on the airwaves. The funny thing is though, while RIAA reported a drop in sales over the last couple of years, indie labels reported a significant increase.Kids, there is so much great music lying outside of MTV and your local major radio station that it really isn't hard to find at all. Be truely different and listen to music that none of your friends do-- now that's being more punk than GC ever hope to be. | 0negative
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To Old to Rock?
It appears to me that the die hard fans would have given 5 stars to anything. I have every AC/DC album, and bought this one the day it came out. That first day, I could barely make it through the first listen. I kept waiting for each and every song to kick in, but none did. Very repetitive and very flat. I have tried to listen to it since, but just can't. Definitely a dust collector. | 0negative
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Studio Bound
Dylan had just moved to New York the year before this release. He had made several recordings in hotel rooms, peoples' houses, low grade studios; he had played at coffee houses and other venues in Greenwich Village, and had even played at Carnegie Chapter Hall in late 1961. The time was now ripe for him to set his work to vinyl. The result is this first of Bob Dylan's studio albums. Surprisingly, given Dylan's reputation as one of the greatest lyricists of the last 50 years, there are only two Dylan originals here: "Song To Woody" and "Talkin' New York." Another surprise is the subject matter here - the number of songs about death and dying leaves the listener with some measure of morbidity. Hardly a good starting point for a musician who has maintained his dedication to the music industry for more than 50 years. What a meager beginning. So why should this album count as anything beyond Dylan's first attempt at professional work? It should for two reasons: 1) having few originals establishes Dylan as a creative stylist and vocalist. I know that might sound strange given Dylan's reputation as a "bad singer, but a good song writer." Well the bad singer reputation gains its momentum from those who never get beyond a cursory listen of Dylan's work. He's a great singer in his genre, though that realization requires some work commensurate with an acquired taste. What makes Dylan a great singer is his ability to turn a phrase such that the emotional appeal is optimized. This ability is apparent throughout this album. 2) This album establishes dylan as not just a coffee house performer, but a performer with mass appeal to the caliber of a concert hall and eventually as a stadium performer. It's a piece of musical history, which moves him forward from meager beginnings - it's the spark, that got the ball rolling for Dylan's long and tremendous career. So sometime in late 1961, after gaining a regular following by playing at Gerde's Folk City, where he received a favorable review in the New York Times after meeting Columbia Producer John Hammond several weeks prior, he entered the Columbia studio with a guitar and harmonica and recorded the following official releases and four outtakes:You're No Good (Jesse Fuller) - This is the opener and shortest song on the album, very reminiscent of Dylan's own "All I Really Want To Do."Talkin' New York (Dylan) An excellent introduction to Dylan's whimsical style on many of his original walking blues numbers like "Talkin' World War III Blues."In My Time Of Dyin' (Trad.) - Dylan's arrangements of traditional folk/blues standards often departed from the norm, and this is the first recorded example of this dynamic.Man Of Constant Sorrows (Trad.) - Dylan here departs from the bluegrass tradition of this song and performs it as a folk song with just guitar and harmonica. It works quite nicely - probably one of the highlights of this album.Fixin' To Die (Bucka White) - The 2nd death song after "Time of Dyin.'" - Here Dylan displays his full blues prowess with both his singing and his guitar playing.Pretty Peggy-O - (Trad.) Another Dylan arrangement of a traditional folk song.Highway 51 Blues (Curtis Jones) This song ends side one of the vinyl record. On this number Dylan builds in power and momentum and does not hold back. He's going somewhere here that is far more than simply a jaunt down an old highway. I think he wants us to know that.Gospel Plow (Trad.) Dylan repeats here the momentum of Highway 51 Blues. The harmonica here is used as a rhythm instrument here as much as for melodic backup. It's quite effective.Baby, Let Me Follow You Down (Eric Von Schmidt) I've always loved this song for Dylan's introduction "I first heard this from ah Rick Von Schmidt. Rick's a blues guitar player. I met him one day in the green pastures of ah Harvard University." It sounds like a compliment and an insult at the same time, depending on how you take it. And it's classic Dylan elusiveness.House Of The Rising Sun (Trad.) Dylan uses Dave Von Ronk's arrangement of this traditional folk song here and it works beautifully.Freight Train Blues (Roy Acuff) You'll never have as much fun listening to Dylan as with this one. He plays with it like it's a favorite toy. Quite enjoyable, though rather short.Song To Woody (Dylan) This is Dylan's first tribute song, and it's a winner. Few have covered this one, perhaps due to the lyric: "Hey hey, Woody Guthrie I wrote you a song...." not wanting to get into hot water with that claim.See That My Grave Is Kept Clean (Blind Lemon Jefferson) It's fitting that Dylan ends with a great blues number from Blind L Jefferson - a taste of things to come from this iconic performer, who has been influenced by nothing but the best.All in all "Bob Dylan" is an album that can be listened to often enough that the songs and lyrics become familiar. There are very few artists who are able to create something that is as lasting and enjoyable as Dylan's studio efforts.There were 4 outtakes recorded for this album - "He Was a Friend of Mine," "Man On The Street," Woody Guthrie's "Ramblin' Blues" and "House Carpenter." All but Ramblin' Blues can be heard on Dylan's first Bootleg Series album. | 1positive
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"Just say that you need me..."
First Band on the Moon by The Cardigans had the potential to be a great pop album but there are only 2 good tracks, Lovefool and Been It. Most of the time I don't care for the songs that were huge hits but the rest of the songs are boring and lifeless. The Cardigans have a great sound but too bad they couldn't churn out timeless songs. | 0negative
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boring
boring, boring, boring....the only song touching me was 'desert rose', and this because of cheb mami...the rest is a sleeping pill. i got all the sting-albums, but this is not a nessessarely one. even there are a lot of great musicians playing with him, this is not a garant for good music. sorry...just one star for that work. | 0negative
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Lovin' the Live Music
Stand by Your Van was one of Sublime's greatest CDs because it was a variance from the studio created stuff that sounds so clean and perfect. Live music is a little more raw and has more emotion to it. He had a pretty good set that night, although I would've liked to hear some of the newer songs live, like Garden Grove, Pawn Shop, or Jailhouse. It's a good thing I own Everything Under the Sun as well. I like how he changes some of the lyrics on some of the songs and just jams on some other songs. The standouts for me on this CD were DJs, Badfish, Work That We Do, Don't Push, Caress Me Down, and Let's Go Get Stoned. All the songs were good. Any true Sublime fan should have or at least have listened to this album. It's tight. Highly recommended.It does have poor sound quality at some points, but it doesn't really matter to me. There are some missing lyrics that got overwhelmed either by the instruments of the crowd, but if you listen very closely, you can still hear them.Edit: The reason they didn't have their newer songs is because most of the CD was recorded in 1994. The first 10 songs on this CD are brilliant. It kind of slows down after that, but then picks up with Ebin and Caress me Down, and KRS-One. I did the digital download and got screwed on Caress me Down and also it was clean. I had to buy the actual CD to get one song and two songs uncensored. This doesn't take away from the music, but I'm disappointed in Amazon for not saying the digital download version was the clean version. It also didn't say it was the Explicit version, so I suppose it's partly my fault too. Mucho gusto, me gusta Bradley. | 1positive
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Another Awesome Effort
Well, what can you say. Just incredible. There's been more negative reviews than I expected. I'll be honest, when I first listenend to this CD, I was a little skeptical, but that only lasted for a short time, as with all DT albums. Their music is so in-depth, that there is no way you can make a judgement without listening to it several times. This CD is just awesome! Each album of theirs is different from the last, but they've always stuck to their original plan...make music that they believe in...period (In addition to some of the sickest stuff out there). They've managed to create a following and make a living at this without a single song being played on the radio...at least I've never heard one. I just saw them live and I'm into Train of Thought twice as much now after seeing them perform it live, as I was when I bought it. They are by far the best live band I've ever seen. I just mentioned this because I totally got into Train of Thought even more, for a second time. It was like listening to the CD, with twice the energy. It just blew me away. Anyway, I rate this CD very high, as I do all of their CD's. How can you not if you're a true DT fan. People change, music changes...so what if they wrote a riff that sounds like Metallica. Who hasn't??? There's two things involved in writing music - What comes from your heart and the influences that have affected you or inspired you. It's been that way forever. Give props where it's due man. (...) This CD is just another chapter in their careers and it gets better each time! Just a great CD - All the way around! | 1positive
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Ok 4 Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer doesn't have a strong voice but that doesn't mean her album is horrible or that we should dis her. Her album has 2 ballads and the rest are dance. I think she could have done better if she worked with Rodney a little more. Maybe a track or 2 from Shek`spere. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis meybe, but anyways this album isn't great but it isn't horrible either. | 1positive
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Hard rocking CRUNCH
Good 2nd effort from the Boston 4-some... as hard and crunchy as it may be..... I like it a ton..... but, it sounds like it is more of the same (as their 1st self titled disc from 1998). Same in-yer-face attitude, hard guitars chords, lyrics chock full of sorrow, pain and anger - what is new here? Don't get me wrong - I like this disc. There debut was so strong and it broke new ground... along the likes of Creed (a strong first album, followed up by more of the same on their 2nd)... where is the creativity.... or something just a little bit different.... to leave a slightly different taste in your mouth. If you like the 1st Godsmack - and are looking for more of the same - you will absolutely DIG this disc. Buy the disc, hit yourself with a 2x4, and enjoy. Best songs... Sick of Life, Vampires, Forgive Me, and Black Magick. | 1positive
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Surely The Producers Could Have Done Better-An Abject Failure
I don't like to make critical comments concerning music. But I cannot say anything positive about this release either.I am familiar with the producers (Tommy LiPuma and Al Schmitt), whom collaborated on many fine late 70's and 80's Jazz releases for Warner Bros.Breezin. And Claus OgermanClaus Ogerman Featuring Michael Breckeris thrown into this swill-mix to conduct the orchestration.Marilyn Scott sang a rendition of "The Look of Love"Avenues of Lovewhich is the benchmark for today's torch singers. Buy her release. It is far superior for all of the contained songs.This release is uninspired. Do you like carbonated soda without the fizz? Powdered milk at room temperature? Well, you're in luck--this release is for you!Ms. Krall sang a rendition of "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" on this albumAll for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole TrioMarch 12, 1996 (see my Listmania Lists here on Amazon for my terse review), that is unequivocably; simply and absolutely incredible. Antithetical to this release--no worthy person could honestly adjudge comparison to this vocalization. This release is made to sell the cover rather than the music: And this is a profound shame indicative of the malaise within our culture. | 0negative
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Unfinished Musick #2, Life with the Liars
This is another example of sheer Lennon stupidity and Ono insanity. Unlike Two Virgins, where random noise was recorded and passed off as avante garde musick; Life with the Lions has a theme. However, that theme is sickening. First, you are treated to loud screeching accompanied by Lennon's feedback guitar. This collection of foolish noise takes you through Yoko's ridiculous "singing" and poetry, an infant's death, two minutes of absolute silence, and two people playing with a radio.Like Two Virgins, this collection of musick should be avoided at all costs. Don't waste your money on this CD, Two Virgins, and / or the Wedding Album. You'll be very disappointed.I really don't know why these collections of trash were released in CD format. They sold terribly as albums. Just what are they thinking? | 0negative
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An artist who continues to grow
I have been a k.d. lang fan since her early work in the 1980s. She continues to amaze me with her talent, her musical sensitivity and her interpretive ability. k.d. lang always has something new to say musically. Especially exquisite are her renditions of "Helpless" and "Hallelujah." New and old fans will love this. k.d. lang is a musical gift to the world. | 1positive
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Not real best of.
Don't buy this Cd. Complete RCA - Victor Mid - forties recordings (1944 -1946) is better way.Where are songs like Midriff or Work Song?In my opinion this is not real best of. There are better songs on Complete Mid - forties 3cd box. | 0negative
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The Definitive (if not complete) Beastie Boys
Remember MTV's Party to Go series? This is like a KFC Bucket of Party with some Party Biscuits and four large Parties to go with it. This is IT, this is the BODY ROCK of 'em all - the Beastie Boy Anthology. And yes, it is that finger lickin' good.Notable - Rare "Skills To Pay the Bills," the Fatboy Slim mix of "Body Movin'", hilarious "Boomin' Granny", "Country Mike's Theme" and "Railroad Blues," new track "Alive," and the excellent "3 MC's and One DJ (live)".Track order is excellent - put these side by side in your changer and you have two hours of party with no interruption. The booklet is filled with Beastie trivia, photos, nostalgia, and album covers, even if the box looks like it uses Window's default Times New Roman font and a Photoshop plug-in... <lol>Must buy for: anyone liking hip-hop, punk, turntablists (Hurricane and Mix Master Mike), and tha Booty Bass - it's all here in spades - plus beginning B-side and rarity hunters.Downers: Some missing classics - "No Sleep 'Till Brooklyn," "Flute Loop," "Professor Booty" - prevent this from being truly complete - but then, you might as well just buy the five main albums. | 1positive
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I love MEST...until now
What HAPPENED!!! I have every MEST CD and love them. They are punky, poppy and have a warped sense of humor. This CD is whining and sadness songs with boring melodic pith. Several songs are about "Goodbye", "Last Goodbye", "Sad Goodbye", and then 2 songs with "Nightmare", "this Nightmare" blah, blah, blah. I kept advancing the CD and waiting for the fun and humorous punk songs and...........NOTHING! BOOOOOOOORRRRING. Last MEST album I will ever buy. Sad to day. | 0negative
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Disappointed - sorry
I went mad for this guy during the American Idol trials! Sat down and watched and cheered each week; all excited when the album came out and more importantly arrived in Ireland! But when I listened to it; he didn't sound at all like he did in American Idol.I think his song choices on this album left a lot to be desired. Where were all the brilliant songs he sang on the American Idol show? That's what I wanted to hear, that's what I would WANT to hear if I went to see him live in concert.But other than that, I wish him well and hope he takes note of this! | 0negative
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Click zero...
Review for: Click 5Ages:7-10Instruments: GoodSingers: BadLyrics: R-E-A-L-L-Y bad!Related bands: Backstreet Boys, N'Sync,Good Charlotte. etc.Downside: Too many male groups sing about girl's who are bratty pop-stars or glittering drama queens,or how there girlfriends left them for another guy, this is one group, 1 down, 99 to go!Goodside: Change their lyrics, music style, and sense. Hey,they'd probably be good!Recommended groups & or singers: Michelle Branch, Hanson, Norah Jones, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson ...Not recommended groups & or singers: Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan,Britney Spears, Christina Agulaira, Backstreet Boys, N'Sync...Thanx! | 0negative
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A Disappointment
This album paled in comparison with "Control." While "Control" was fresh and funky, this album was bombastic and overprocessed. There are certainly some good songs on this album, but they just aren't that much fun. "Rhythm Nation 1814" was the huge hit that "Control" should have been. | 0negative
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VERY GREAT CD!
America is a great place for music an d all, but so is the rest of the world.While most of America is in the Hip-Hop and Dance stuf (which isnt a bad thing AT ALL), i really do feel that we do miss some great artists: thus the case with AnastaciaAnastacia has been around for quite some time now, but she is popular overseas and not in her native US of A. "America" really doesnt know what they are missing.ANASTACIA is her 3rd album, and third luck DOES have its charm!Anastaica shows some more "grown-up" sound and all in this one. Not That Kind and Freak of Nature are not bad albums AT all, but ANASTACIA (her new self titled album) is extremely different than ANYTHING she has put out in the past years.Standout songs in my opinion include:Seasons ChangeLeft Outside AloneTime (ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS SO FAR TO COME ALONG)Sexy SingleBut all in all, this is one ROCKING album and all.If you havent heard of Anastacia before, go GET THIS ONE!! It is something different and DEFINITELY a breath of fresh air.Isnt it time for a change anyhow? Chage is ALWAYS good! | 1positive
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I never, ever write into this stuff - but this is tough
Santana is a legend and combined with the vocal talents of Rob they are remarkable. And I am listening to MatchBox 20 after this on my system. | 1positive
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Wow
Wow, this CD really is terrible. I heard bad reviews about it, but I didn't understand what everyone was bashing it for. Now I know. It's just horrible, horrible music and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone ever. | 0negative
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"The Sea" cd written by Rod Mckuen
This cd is beautifully written. Nice to listen & relax to! In the 70s I purchased the "LP," which ended up broken. Was grateful when I found the cd! | 1positive
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one of best no limit cds
one of the tighter no limit cds from its era, soulja slim was one of the best rappers master p ever signed up there with c murder,silkk,mac,and mr.serv on,this cd is one to pick up, check out the following songs, after you listen to these i think you either will agree, or buy the album. 1.from what i was told, 2.street life,7.head buster,8.me and my cousin,12.imagine,14.wootay,18.hustlin is a habit,20. n.l. party, street life is the best song on the cd though | 1positive
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tupacs da boom. r.i.p
i love this cd.its one of my favorit cds.i got just about all of his cds.this is the best one.and i think nobody is going to forget tuoac form his music.anybody who dont like him dont know how good he is. R.I.P evey one still loves ya. | 1positive
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Just As Good As Their Debut
I got System of a Down's self-titled debut about a month ago and I LOVED IT! At the time, it was my favorite CD of all time. I think it still is, but Toxicity comes close to beating it.Toxicity is much more commercial than their debut. If you listen to a metal or hard rock radio station, you are likely to hear Toxicity, Aerials or Chop Suey!. That doesn't make this album bad, it just kind of wares out those songs. But, the radio can't ruin System of a Down. My favorite band releases another winner with Toxicity.I'll rate each song one by one on a scale of 1 to 10.1= horrible song, deserves to be burned10= AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1. Prison Song- Toxicity is a lot more melodic than "System of a Down." But this song isn't. Listening to this song makes you think this album is going to be like their first CD, but it's not. This is the hardest song on the CD. And it's the best. Although the lyrics aren't the best (They're trying to build a prison, they're trying to build a prison, they're trying to build a prison, for you and me, another prison system, another prison system, another prison system, for you and me.), the music is great and Serj Tankian (vocals for SOAD) sings fast and great. Necessity.Rating: 11/10 (off the charts)2. Needles: This song is pretty good. Although it's not near as good as Prison Song before it and barely not as good as Deer Dance after it, it's still good. The lyrics are much better than the Prison Song lyrics and the music is still really good. Awesome, but there's better.Rating: 8/103. Deer Dance: This is a GREAT song. The lyrics to the chorus are awesome and the music is also good. This is a great song, but unfortunately it's followed up by...Rating: 10/104. Jet Pilot: Usually, I like really really hard songs like this one, but this is just annoying. Half of the lyrics to the song are "Wired were the eyes of a horse on a jet pilot, one that smiled when he flew over the bay." They say that at least 50 times, and it gets IRRITATING AS HECK. Just filler.Rating: 6/105. X- All "X" is is filler just like Jet Pilot, only not as hard and not as oogd. Just like the horse lyrics on Jet Pilot, on this song, they say "We don't need to multiply." That sentence is said a lot and it's just as irritating.Rating: 5/106. Chop Suey!- YES! After two crap songs, System of a Down prove themselves once again with a great song that you've probably heard before on the radio. This song is about suicide, Jesus and many other things. The first single off of this CD, and I know why.Rating: 10/107. Bounce- Although I hate Jet Pilot and X because they say the same line over and over and over, I like this song. And all they say is "Bounce, pogo, pogo, pogo, pogo, pogo, pogo, pogo." Then they have a short verse, then there's more "Bounce, pogo, pogo, pogo, pogo, pogo." Awesome, but I have no idea why I like it.Rating: 10/108. Forest- This song is one of the slower songs on the disc. But the thing is who cares? Everything on this is at least sort of metal and it's all LOUD. This song is awesome and the lyrics are great.Rating: 9/109. ATWA- Okay, THIS song is the slowest. This song is good and the lyrics are just plain original. I like it, and you should too.Rating: 9/1010. Science- This song is about science failing our world. (as you can tell from the lyrics) This song is really good, just as good as ATWA or Forest.Rating: 9/1011. Shimmy- This song is like Bounce to me. It's one of the Top 3 songs of the album to me, and there's no reason not to like it. The lyrics are pretty good, but there's better lyrics on this album. I just want to say, IT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Rating: 10/1012. Toxicity- This is another song that you might have heard on the radio a lot. This song talks about how we are polluting and destroying the world. This is many peoples' favorite song, but this would be #5 for me. I'm not saying this song is bad, because it's not. There's just better songs.Rating: 10/1013. Psycho- This song is about cocaine-crazed groupie people. The lyrics on this song are awful, but the music and the great singing by Serj Tankian make up for that. This song is like Shimmy or Bounce, but barely not as good.Rating: 10/1014. Aerials- The third and final commercial song on the album. I take my statement back that I made back at #9. I said that ATWA was the slowest song on the album. It's not. That place is taken by this. This song is good and all, and it's very long, considering many System of a Down songs. It's slow and it's good. Although I like many others more on this CD, I still give this a 9.Rating: 9/10Okay, I'm done. Now, for the burning question in everyone's mind...WHICH CD IS BETTER? SYSTEM OF A DOWN OR TOXICITY?Well, I'd have to answer "System of a Down", just because the lyrics are better and there's no bad songs, like "X" or "Jet Pilot". If they would have replaced those two songs with two more great songs like the rest of the album, this could have placed ahead of their debut. I'm not saying Toxicity is bad, because it's still GREAT, but their debut is barely better, by about 0.0000010%. Just buy them both. Now, for the 5 best songs and the songs that just needed to be left off.#5. Toxicity#4. Chop Suey!#3. Shimmy#2. Bounce#1. PRISON SONG!Stupid FillerX...Jet Pilot...Although those two songs are horrible and deserve to be left off, System pulls off another complete album with their sophomore effort. | 1positive
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The Strongest DIO Era Sabbath
This one rocks. Period.Children of the Sea is as good as anything the original line-up ever did, but it stands on its own.Heaven and Hell, Neon Knights and Die Young are also classic.The second side sags a little at the end, but this is definitely worth a listen. | 1positive
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Not bad but...
This set is awesome, yes, but it is limited addition and costs way too much. This is a prime example of why people share files on the internet. $200? No way, download it. | 1positive
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British music press& the Oasis bandwagon.
Once again with baited breath we awaited the return of the 'saviours' of British rock music-Oasis and I have to say what a disappointment.Firstly I'm a keen fan of British rock music and a fan of Oasis.The first album received rave reviews,the second one was greeted with a sort of backlash-one magazine slated it and then realising they had made a terrible misjudgement proceeded to name it their album of the year!Then came 'Be Here Now' and the press realising Oasis now had considerable clout (how do you get Gallagher bros. to appear on the cover of your magazine if you pan their album) gave it great reviews.O.K. it wasn't the worst album but it wasn't a patch on 'Whats The Story...'.Now we have the new album 'Standing on the shoulders of giants'and most magazines give it very favourable reviews.I feel totally conned by these reviews as it by far their worst album yet.Once again the same 10 song format,once again the same Beatle influenced sound,once again the same awful lyrics(most notably on Liam's 'Little James'-'You live for your toys.Even though they make noise'-hopefully in a few years James might start writing the lyrics for his Dad),once again their album concludes with the Oasis 'anthem'.Oasis on this album sound tired.No catchy rock songs bar the single 'Go Let It Out'.Even Liam's singing which is normally excellent lacks it's usual punch and attitude.The group seem to have put out an album which is going through the motions.The few glimmers of hope suprisingly come from the two songs sung by Noel songs 7+8.I don't no where Oasis go from here-hopefully not on the long slippery slope to dinosaur rock domain.All I do know is that in a years time the British music press will call this album for what it is - a tremendous disappointment. | 0negative
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Sonny Sounds Colossal
The 20 bit K2 coding of this disc is astounding in it's rendering of Sonny in the studio as it makes it appear that he is hiding in your listening room (behind my gear rack, dead center). It is that good. I had my reservations and have not compared it to the JVC XRCD package but it is heads, hands and feet better than the original cd release. This is probably Sonny's best work and deserves the best mastering and premium treatment that can be bestowed upon it. Unlike some other premium packages, XRCD included, the content here is equal to the sonics. Buy this one or the XRCD and sell your other one at Disc-go-Round or better yet give it to a gen X or Y er and turn them on to jazz. | 1positive
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A bit of Clash, a dash of Kinks and a sprinkle of Costello
The Jam are an interesting lot. They're more genre defying than most bands of their time, but if you had to you could probably pin the mod/punk/new wave label on them.Paul Weller is an excellent songwriter and this album collects some of his best efforts. Great melodies, great lyrics and great songs. Favorites include 'The Modern World,' 'David Watts,' 'Beat Surrender' and 'The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow).' Most newcomers to The Jam would do well to start here and when you get to 'Absoulte Beginners' you'll find yourself saying, "Oh, yeah ...!"If you're looking for something with the edge taken off musically, but still delivers the goods lyrically then this is the album you want. It's really hard to go wrong with this one. | 1positive
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Capitol, drat you.
This is one of the greatest albums ever made. It also sounds like snot. My Shortwave radio sounds better than this remastering job! I don't know if they were asleep at the mastering studios, or what, but it really is awful. Everything sounds like it's under a fog - Frank may as well have a gag in, it's so muffled. Besides that, there's too much bass. I kept thinking I had the treble on my reciever down or something.Case and point : BUY THIS ALBUM, BUT BUY THE OLDER COPY. Easy way to spot it : the newer, often-bad remasters have "Voice Of the Century" printed on the clear side of the jewel case. The first issues from back in the late 80's do not. The Songs For Young Lovers/Swing Easy reissue suffers from the same problem. Sheesh, what a mess. | 0negative
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Save your money
Let me just start by saying OK Computer is one of my favorite albums ever. That level of creativity has rarely been approached by anybody. That being said, there is a reason these songs were not included in that album: it's because they're just not really that great. The material on "Airbag" just does not stand up to the OK Computer material.Airbag, which incidentally happens to be the only track on OK Computer, happens to be the best song on this EP. Most of the others seem disorganized and disoriented... "Pearly" is a clear step down from the track that precedes it. "Polyethylene" is decent, but would still only make an average (at best) song on OK Computer.If you already have all of Radiohead's material, go ahead and get this. But get the rest of it (with the obvious exception of Pablo Honey) first. | 0negative
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Their best ever
Having watched the movie as a little kid, I missed the days of the Talking Heads by about 5 years. But that hasn't kept me from loving them! The fact is, I have heard almost every CD that they put out... and this is my favorite. I first owned this as a tape. But the tape broke... so I bought the CD. And PAT McKENNA OF ALBANY STOLE IT! And so I ordered it again, and now I can listed to the Talking Heads, live in concert on my way to work in the morning. The best aspects of this CD is that the songs on the CD are their best... and it is in front of a live crowd. You hear the enthusiasm of the crowd in the background which inspired Byrne to be his most creative! Out of all the Talking Heads CDs, this is the one I would buy before all the others. | 1positive
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Great album for fans of music
Are you kidding? Where has this album been all my life? And I thought the song first/musician second idea only existed in prog rock. I guess you could use that statement as a barometer for understanding the vast appeal of this album. I have heard a lot of music, granted it is mostly progressive rock and thrash metal, but those are two pretty wide universes, and with limited exposure to truly different types of music, I must say this is simply one of the best albums I have ever heard. I am no stranger to sit-down-and-listen, and this album deserves full attention. Layer upon layer of intensely fun music at your fingertips. And the grooves...those precious, precious grooves. I thought all bass playing was white and angular. Great to hear fantastic, team-oriented bass playing that catches you in a groove yet doesn't obnoxiously take center stage in a pretentious showcase. I know this album has been around for some time, but it's new to me. Hearing soulful playing like this is almost like hearing Chapman stick-based music for the first time: fresh and rejuvenating. So for all you progressive rock and thrash metal fans out there looking for something just as intense but in a different vein, try this one out. | 1positive
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Booorrrriiinnngggg
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... 5 stars... for this - BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. This was one of the SUCKIEST albums I've ever heard!!!!!!!! :P | 0negative
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Perhaps not...
I bought this CD and while I found it mildly enjoyable - it is hardly deserving of the effusive reviews nor is Miss. Jones to be compared to Billie Holiday. She lacks the sophisticated improvisations, versatility, and interpretative talent of a true jazz musician. While she is certainly talented her delivery is uninspired at best.I understand that this is her first album and perhaps her potential will be developed on future releases or perhaps not...At any rate, I've put aside this CD since I found it disappointing and have taken refuge in the exceptional talents of her label mate - Cassandra Wilson..... | 0negative
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Uplifts your soul, takes your mind into the heavens
I have been listening to great scores for many years and this collection is truly inspirational in so far as the choice of different scores takes you on a journey of listening pleasure matched by only a few collections.The price is incredibly reasonable for hours of listening pleasure. Don't pass this one up | 1positive
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GREAT
Possibly the fastest guitar playing i have ever heard. bolin's control over his guitar is clearly as good as it gets. of course, one must not finish writing without mentioning the great composition and drumming of one of the MASTERS of fusion music... Mr. Billy Cobham. this album is full of talent. BUY IT NOW | 1positive
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steam (single)
I was looking for the album not the single and so was disappointed when the single came. But Ty comes through very well in this song. I love the song. So does my 16 year old son. | 0negative
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This is genius!
This live concert of family and friends playing with Nils Logfgren is so wonderful, the chemistry surrounding this self-effacing genius of folk rock playing his wonderful songs is just such a joy. There are no words! | 1positive
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Enough is Enough!
Well, having been a KISS fan over 25 years I must say I am upset with the guys. Starting in 1998 I thought I was in for a real treat with "Psycho Circus." Wow, was I wrong. It was over-hyped, poorly written, and it's lack of sales was no surprise. The "3-D" tour was a joke, too! They did the farewell tour right though, and that should've been their swan song.Alive IV is all about money, and they couldn't write good new songs if they tried!! Enough is enough, and I will not be buying anymore KISS-related items!! Hey, Gene get a freaking clue and listen to what the real fans are telling you. By the way, when was the last time one of your albums actually went PLATINUM? huh?? | 0negative
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About the cover
Has anyone notice that this cover looks alot like william hung"s cd cover. Of course it is not the same colors and all but santana is cherring and has his hand up in the air like that hung cover and there is people in the background. At This point Willam Hung is the more original artist. If that is not a bag on Santana then i do not know what is. The other thing i notice is that clive has people on this cd that have upcoming cds coming out or are on his label. And speaking of american idol why is Bo brice on this that is really lame, he while as well have gotten clay aiken. I cant believe this is the same guy who played with Hendrix, the Who, and joplin at woodstock after hearing this those artist are probaly rolling over in there grave. | 0negative
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Not Keiko Matsui-bland and piano in background
I have bought all of her prior albums, and many by her husband Kazu, and have usually been pleased with the distinctive variety of mix with piano and a variety of jazz or new age styles. But while this CD has a cut or two worth listening, most of this could be exchanged blindfolded with a large number of other boring lounge acts. Unfortunately, this album is like the many other "popular" jazz artists who tend to all sound alike, akin to the bland Americanized taste of a Mexican meal that is on the menu at almost every chain restaurant in the country. She used to be different, original and....I was listening to this for the first time in my office and someone came by and said "I thought you didn't like Kenny G." (I don't!) On many cuts, the main sound is sax, or some other not-her, so if you are looking for a variety of playing, like Wildflower to Dream Walk to others, it is not here. | 0negative
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Solid CD
Illusions the best song on this cd. It is the highlight to a good cd. One thing in closing about this cd I especially enjoyed was the track where they slam ice cube for ripping off the song for the friday sound track. Nowadays I look for old stuff that is good to listen to because this new garbage people are putting out is the worst music ever. So I am making up ground and this is one classic I missed but I have it now. And you need to get it. | 1positive
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Gotta Listen!
This first CD by Eric Dodge is one of the best Country CD's I have ever heard. The songs run the gamut from Love Songs, Fun songs, "What Would Elvis Do" "Momma Never Told Me" and others are entertainment par excellence. Eric uses his own label and his CD's are top notch.Why Not Today | 1positive
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Best LOA yet...
I have almost all of the Lords of Acid CD's. For the most part they are all great late night coding music for me. Usually an album has 2 or 3 really great tracks, and the rest tend to range from good to just ok.This CD contains many awesome tracks, some that you will want to play so loud your ears bleed. All of the tracks seem very well polished and professional (gasp!). A few have some repetitive bits in them.All of the LOA albums are pretty edgy, but this one seems a little tamer than the norm. Perhaps with a few tracks that could even play on the radio. Now, don't get me wrong... even a tame LOA CD is MUCH MUCH more graphic and vulgar than any other CD you are likely to purchase. They are definitely out there, so be aware.So... if you are an LOA fan, buy it, you won't be disappointed. If you are hard core techno fan looking for something edgy, buy it. If you are easily offended or you are under age 18, buy something else. | 1positive
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All For No One
"All For You" may be a little too over produced and way too boring. Janet was taking risks with "janet." and "The Velvet Rope". This album is way too short and way too boring and dull. "China Love" is the best song on the CD aside from "All For You" and a few others. The disc is just too easy and simple. Janet's already working on the follow-up to be released in early 2003. Hopefully she'll take a few more risks other than producing trashy songs like "Would You Mind". | 0negative
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Relaxing and not just for Yoga!
I was pleasantly surprised by this product.I, as most people do, have a hard time mediating. We feel in America that lives should be constantly on the go and stressful. So imagine my surprise when I was actually able to use this CD to relax.In addition to have trouble with mediation and relaxation, I find it difficult at times to stay focused on my yoga routine. This CD did give me the ability to focus and feel strong. I have recently had physical therapy for tendonities of my Achilles tendon and I now find my balancing exercies much easier.There are two drawbacks to this item:1-finding a quiet place is difficult for myself-so not thefault of the creator but many people may have troublegetting themselves relaxed if they can not find a goodquiet area.2-The segments were a little long for me. I do have troublemaking the time and I think 15 minute segments would havebeen easier for myself to digest and make time for.The best positives:1-It is great having two segments on one CD.2-The additional CD, a Guide to Self-Hypnosis. Is alsowonderful to get you started.I do recommend this for anyone who wants to help develop their focus and ability to relax. I have really enjoyed using the program and I hope to continue doing so. | 1positive
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Ummmm.......
I have been a fan of Henry's for a long time. In working my way backwards through his catalog over the years, I heard about the one-off Wartime project. So being something of a completist, I bought this. Even as a fanatic, I can't get into it. Now, one thing no other reviews have stated is where Henry was coming from musically with this. In his book "Unwelcome Songs", he talks about his love of go-go funk music. For those who don't know (and I didn't): go-go is form of dance music indigenous to Washington D.C. - A lot of party chant vocals, deep bass, and a real emphasis on the snare hits. It's pretty much what gave birth to New Jack Swing in a way. It has a sound that is very 80's, but still sounds pretty slammin' nowadays. One of the premier groups of the go-go scene was Trouble Funk, a band Henry saw often growing up in D.C.Now, if that was Henry's ideal, he fell a little short of the mark. The lyrics and delivery on this are tepid to say the least. Henry deals with alienation a lot (which I have NO problem with), but it seems he was just looking for words that rhyme well. When he's practically rapping on the bridge of "Wartime" (the `mindfield' line), I cringe a bit. "The Whole Truth" isn't too bad of a tune - it ended up being the single. And they do a cover of "Franklin's Tower" by the Grateful Dead. I'm no Dead-head, so you be the judge.And while Andrew Weiss is a great bassist and later ended up being a great producer for groups like Ween, this EP isn't salvagable for either reason. The grooves on here are boring. The drum machine doesn't help that problem, either. Sim Cain from the Rollins Band does some roto fills here and there, but it might as well be a Roland.As another reviewer said, it is amazing a pretty standard 80's record company like Chrysalis released this. What were they shooting for, the college-rock Red Hot Chili Pepper crowd? I don't know. This was actually the situation Henry talked about on one of his old Spoken Word albums about meeting the record exec and looking at pictures of Billy Idol.Also of historical interest - there was a music video made for "The Whole Truth". Look for it on Youtube. Henry Rollins in a suit with his hair done up? Say it ain't so! And the bicycle-pants-booty shaking spliced in here and there? No...Even if you are a Rollins completist, I can't recommend it much. | 0negative
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Run Away...
I bought this album with great expectation. In this day of 'Dumb' rock Metallica has always been above this with decent writing, great playing, and a true 'lead' guitarist. This sounded like Metallica trying to sound like everybody else out there (but not as good)... Most of the songs are at least twice too long than they need to be ... All of the songs are like this (most of them averaging between 5:30 to 8 minutes). The album is repetative, all the same vibe, and poorly mixed (would you please turn down Lars' snare drum, egad). It is such a shame that such a good band would put out such [a bad cd]. | 0negative
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