text
stringlengths 9
8.44k
| label
class label 2
classes |
|---|---|
Rockabilly from the North
I stumbled upon Cousin Harley while going through videos at youtube. I decided to take a chance and buy both his cds. I'm glad I did. There is some good pickin' on this album and songs to get you jumpin. If you're a fan of rockabilly you'll enjoy this record. I highly recommend both his releases. Heck, I enjoyed them so much, I ordered his instructional videos! | 1positive
|
One of the best albums ever made
This album is excellent, every song in its own right is exceptional. It my opinion it just pips Nevermind, Muddy Banks and MTV unplugged to become the best Nirvana album; and one of the best albums ever made. | 1positive
|
Gulp, origins of hair-metal!
There is a reason hair-metal came to be and this one of the main ones. It's both a blessing and a curse. This album and it's immediate follow-ups were so good that it couldn't be stopped. Other bands liked it and began to imitate it, soon it became mainstream and every one was doing it...just not as well.The main difference between this and-hair metal is that this was the source. Scorpions created great songs with fast guitars, ripping solos, good arrangements and great production. By the time Poison, Warrant, Ratt and other posers came along they neutered and formulised it. Gone was the edge and originality. Unfortunately, the Scorpions, too, sold out and went commercial around Love at First Sting and, well, too bad. At least we have this.There is not one clunker on the album. The sequencing is great and the songs are all different. Another Piece of Meat and Can't Get Enough are balls-out rockers. Lovin' You Sunday Morning and Lovedrive are also pretty heavy and their original power ballads Always Somewhere and Holiday created the formula that so many other bands made careers of ripping off.I'll always have an appreciation for the heavy bands of the late 70s and the early (pre-84) 80s. They did it right and it's a shame that by the time metal became mainstream the great ones had to sell out or become irrelevant. The other worthwhile albums by Scorpions are Animal Magnetism and Blackout. Great, but in a different vein is Tokyo Tapes. | 1positive
|
Sux, and why no massive attack?
I was kinda dissapointed with the soundtrack. Don't like prodigy and I hate manson. Pretty unremarkable artists in this one. I was hoping to see some massive attack tracks, like the one kianu was listening to in the movie, but no dice. | 0negative
|
Fantastic Brazilian Jazz
The previous reviewers have said it all about this CD; and I agree totally; Leo has been the best Jazz Instrumentalist in Brasil like 7 out of the past 10 years or something like that, and he deserves it amply.In this CD I just want to point out the great musicians participating:- Leo Gandelman / The whole saxophone family, piano, keboards, percussion and arrangements Wow!!!.- Eddie Gomes / bass- William Magalhaes / piano and keyboards- Celso Fonseca / guitar, violao and vocals- Ricardo Silveira / guitar and violao- Nico Resende / arrangements and vocals- Egberto Gismonti / piano- Marcos Suzano / percussions- Paulo Braga / drums- Jacques Morelenbaum / string arrangements- Arturo Maia / bassetc. etc.~~~*** A highlight that needs to be pointed out is the terrific rendition Leo makes of Sting's superb hit "Fragile", W.O.W. is absolutely a knock out ***~~~If you have a Brazilian jazz collection, you've got to have this in it; if you only like Jazz or Saxophone with lots of spices, you also have to make this one yours. | 1positive
|
Nothing to shout about.
This cd was okay, I guess. There's really no depth to it whatsoever, but what are you gonna do, it's typical teenybopper pop. This is a cd you can play at a party and dance to, but if you're looking for really good, deep, meaningful, creative pop music, go look up savage garden. | 0negative
|
I beg to differ; NOT the Tempts I used to know and love
I don't think you could find a bigger, more honest fan than I am regarding the Tempts. Over the yeays I have loved their every move, album, song, etc, with the exception of AWESOME. I did not think it was awesome at all. Now "For Lovers Only" was truly awesome, but this one left me missing the powerful leads of Ali Ollie Woodson, Dennis Edwards, and David Ruffin -- all very capable of rendering distinctive readings. But nothing on this CD comes close. I recently bought Woodson's solo CD and feel he should have stayed with the Tempts. They really need him now and he needs them. .... These are NOT the Tempts that I have known and loved. Save your money and do not buy this CD. | 0negative
|
Great CD!
I would just like to thank all the positive reviews that influenced my decision to purchase this cd. DT is quite good. This album is very technical, fast and furious. I personally like the mixing of the death/black vocals and the clean vocals. They do a great job with both. This band is pretty awesome, but given the nature of how heavy this style of music can get... it may not be for everyone. My only gripe, is that I think that some of the music on this cd is not that original. Some of their songs sound suspiciously similar to a power metal band I know of. Still they do have more talent than most the mainstream artists out there, especially the ones in the heavy metal genre. I would also recommend all those who enjoy this style of music (clean and heavy vocals) to check out an even better band... Opeth. If you think DT creates some intelligent and complex music... you owe to yourself to get Opeth's last two offerings,"My Arms Your Hearse" and "Still Life". | 1positive
|
Return to form - Best KISS album of the 1980's
THE BAND: Gene Simmons (bass), Paul Stanley (guitars), Eric Carr (drums & percussion), Ace Frehley is on the cover, but is absent on writing or playing anything here... instead - Vinnie Vincent and Bob Kulick are featured on guitar.THE DISC: (1982) 9 songs clocking in at approximately 39 minutes. Recorded at The Record Plant in Los Angeles, CA. This remastered edition was released in 1997. Much improved sound in my book (deeper bass guitars and crisper highs). Liner notes are slim - a 3 page fold out with song titles, writing credits, song times and lyrics. Underneath the disc on the inside cover, there's an informative 6 paragraph history of what the band was going through at the time.COMMENTS: Ace (frustrated by his diminishing role in the group) departed the band prior to recording. In steps Vinnie Vincent and some lightning-fast guitar riffs. Disappointing sales from "The Elder" and "Unmasked"... Kiss was really hoping to regroup and return to their hard rock roots. They accomplished their goal (despite lousy record sales for "Creatures"). This is a heavy rocking album. An underrated gem with 9 blistering songs (no filler). Eric Carr (R.I.P.) was a master of the drum kit on this album, and he was never better than here on "Creatures". The drums on this album are first and foremost - loud, pounding, and monsterous. The rock and roll dosage on this release is mostly fast and extremely heavy. 8 out of 9 songs truly rock! Paul's 6 minute "I Still Love You" is a powerful and emotional song and perhaps my favorite ballad in the entire Kiss catalog (it also features Eric Carr on bass). My least favorite track is "Keep Me Comin'". The remastered series has brought the original cover back... along with crisp sound production. The album cover featuring the blue-lit band member faces is right up there with my other favorite album covers ("Alive!", "Rock & Roll Over" and "Dressed To Kill"). In my opinion, "Creatures Of The Night" is their absolute best album from the entire 1980's. It's also one of my favorites in their entire catalog. Great disc. | 1positive
|
Awesome music
I bought this cd and i just couldn't put it down. There was a two week period where is you asked me my favorite band, i would say shadows fall. But now they have slipped and that is why AoB only recieved four stars, because it can get kind of old.Idle Hands, thoughts witout words, Stepping outsid the circle and the idiot box, are awesome tracks, the rest i like but don't love (anymore) | 1positive
|
Beginning to slip?
I am a casual fan of Coldplay but I do own both their albums 'Parachutes' and 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head' on CD, but after hearing many of the songs on X&Y; elsewhere I don't think I will be purchasing it. Why?I agree with another reviewer who said that Coldplay's lyrics seem to be subpar than the ones on their earlier albums. Also there don't seem to be any real memorable melodies except for 'Fix You' and just (and I really do mean JUST) 'Speed Of Sound'.If you are thinking of buying this album I'd wait until you can get it much cheaper on ebay. | 0negative
|
hasn't aged well
aside from a couple of songs this disc is very forgettable.it hasn't aged well at all.the movie is better.hearing John Travolta sing is a bad joke. | 0negative
|
Lost Again Forever
Suicidal T., whom started out as the strongest punk/metal fusion band ever go completely limp here in their 5 outing. This is commercial rubish not even worth a listening to. It is a testimony to the sad direction (Infectious Grooves)that Muir was to take ST. If you have ordinary taste you will like this album. If you crave something original and worthwhile check out Join the Army or ANY Sui album BEFORE this one. | 0negative
|
HWANG!
Oh, my gosh. That one kid is such a Kogeko. And omg, these people are crazy. For one thing with artists like Cyndi Lauper, Naomi Tamura, and The Corrs out there. That don't even get recognized for their great talents. It's pretty sad that this loser gets a CD. He's just an annoying little boy who thinks he's funny when he's not. "Don't be scurred!" what the hell is that? WHAT A LOSER. Btw, I think that George Gotfryd should come out with a new CD, he's the best!!!! GO GOLDEN GIRLS FOREVER!!!! PIMPLES. FABRICS, FABRICS, AND MORE FABRICS. | 0negative
|
A must-have for fans of trance
This is a great cd to listen to during the holidays; it's a little expensive but the remix of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is well worth the price. | 1positive
|
It's a great grunge cd but defenetly not a dokken album
This Album was a great disapointment for me. It has nothing to do with albums like "Under look and key" and "Tooth and Nail". "Dysfunctional" was still Dokken but this kind of music has nothing more to do with the music and the sound of the 80's Dokken. Dokken's last chanche:"Erase the Slate" (I heard it's more better then Dysfunctional and Shadow life.I Always hate Grunge and i hope nothing more to hear about this music from this Band | 0negative
|
"What is that noise?"
The compositions on here are one from Miles, three from Wayne Shorter, one from Eddie Harris, and one from Jimmy Heath. The on the spot improvisation makes for an exciting and unpredictable if somewhat jarring listening experience.What's interesting from the liner notes is they improvised this whole recording without doing any second takes. | 1positive
|
Ugh! Redman please!
Warning to anybody who was a Redman fan PRIOR to the release of this crappy album! Dont buy this! I was gonna give it 1 star but figured because of past albums like "Muddy Waters" and "Whut? Thee Album" he deserved some credit. He has fallen into todays trash "rap" as previous greats Jay-Z, and Dr Dre have too. This is pretty damn bad! | 0negative
|
Inconsistent, lots of filler unless you're a diehard fan
If you are a die-hard Winwood fan, you'll probably like this album well enough to own it. There are definitely good songs on this album, but they are the exception. You get the sense listening to this album that record company execs pressured Stevie for a couple of cookie-cutter hits and a quick release date."Shining Song" is my favorite; it is a variation on the upbeat lyrics of "Still in the Game" and "Back in the High Life Again." "Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?" is possibly the best beer ad ever made, but for anyone who watched TV ads in the late 80's it will be hard to separate from the commercial. "Roll With It" is catchy at first, but after a few listens it seems like a pale imitation of "Gimme Some Lovin'." And "Holding On" probably bored itself into your brain if you watched MTV in 1988, but you might not need to hear it again just yet.The rest of this album isn't really listenable except as background music. This isn't an album I can just pop in and listen to front-to-back, over and over, like Arc of a Diver or Back in the High Life or Talking Back to the Night. I'd say those are all better choices. | 0negative
|
GODSMACK IS BACK, IN A HUGE WAY!
This album has taken me by no surprise. Their sound and lyrics have gotten harder and better! Every song on this cd has a unique sound that invades and captures the listener. Sully has taken his talent even further. All the guy's have. The anger or pain they feel is expressed and felt. When the talk you listen. That can't be denied, by anyone! I rated these song's on a scale of 1-10, see If you like them or not. 1. SICK OF LIFE - 9/10 Listen to that If you have a bad day. 2. AWAKE - 10/10 Good song to "let It all go". 3. GREED - 10/10 Very agressive and loud! 4. BAD MAGICK - 10/10 I have to say this is my fave off the cd. 5. GOIN' DOWN - 8/10 Good song not dissapointing at all. 6. MISTAKES - 9/10 This is so easy to relate to! 7. TRIPPIN' - 10/10 Great sound~ 8. FORGIVE ME - 10/10 Great sound and lyrical content! 9. VAMPIRES - 10/10 I think It's great as a instrumental It wouldn't have the same affect with lyric's. 10. THE JOURNEY - 8/10 Good song.11. SPIRAL - 10/10 Great vocal arranging, lyrical content, and Katrina Chester's vocal's topped the song off She added a great sound! Over all this album Is GREAT! They topped the first cd. No matter who people compare them to, they are truly talented guy's. I look forward to seeing them on tour! | 1positive
|
Some ALL TIME classics!!!!
Nirvana was one of my favorite bands when i was a teenager, and Nevermind got ALL TIME classics like Smells like teen spirit, Come as you are and Polly...By the time nirvana became a Huge band, there's many other bands that are WAY WAY WAY better, like Alice in Chains, Faith No More, Pantera and Soundgarden...but nevermind got some real classics, and deserves its space on the all time classic albuns... | 1positive
|
Am I the only one that doesn't get it?
What was the big deal with this album?... One is good, yeah, it's the one Metallica song everyone knows, I don't care who you are, where you live or how old you are. Yeah, it's great. Everybody knows that guitar part in the middle, I don't have to describe it, you know what I mean... Didn't this win some kind of Grammy or something, for what, worst album of the year? Buy the single of One, excellently inspired by Johnny Go HIs Gun (movie/book) and the video is great, one of the most groundbreaking and memorable. Ok wait, let's just run One on here 6 or 7 times and rename it One, then it'll be good. | 0negative
|
Triumph of Mediocrity
I don't like it. I try hard to digest how this group sells a lot. The tone of her heavy filtered voice is unacceptable and the compositions are totally uninspired. The repetition of nothing.Some people think that this Evanescene thing is some special kind of music, when in real there are other groups out there far superior in this genre.Try Listening to "The Gathering" from Holland. You will love Anneke's haunting voice.If you have normal hearing abilities and some taste in music or even better some adequate musical education you will see what I mean.Give out your money to the best and not to the commercial super market forgetable nonsense that has been promoted by the companies. | 0negative
|
THIZ IZ NOT RAP...THIZ IZ POP
People that listen to thiz fool rap are idiots...i dunno what kind of muzik thiz iz....but it soundz str8 up gayish...whatz wit tha band aid on hiz face....did he get dicksmacked?....Dont buy thiz crap on a disc from a singer that gotz aids...listen to 2pac, 3-6 mafia or tommy wright III muzik if you wanna hear some real good rap....If you disagree what i said...then your the type of person that need some friends and want to fit in...what a bunch of lamez nowadayz....rap iz dead in the year 2003...and all i hear iz muzik with that embarrassing beats that makez me laugh.......UNDAGROUND FO LIFE...YA DIG!!! | 0negative
|
The Chopped-up Single-disc Version
For some weird reason, record companies have just assumed that British and American audiences are so different, that even the way music is packaged must be differently. This is why Beatles' albums were first released in the US with single tracks replacing album tracks, etc. It continued in the 70's with the first Clash album. And in 1991, it happened with the Orb. The two-disc version that you now find everywhere wasn't released in the US until 1994. Polygram released the one-disc, Island the 2-disc. So why is this version so terrible? For starters, Side B (Back Side of the Moon and Spanish Castles in Space) are gone, mostly because as Dr. Alex pointed out, how do you edit them down? The whole point was the lying back and just listening. This isn't even the worst thing done to the album. Apparently deciding that Perpetual Dawn wasn't already accessible enough, they switched it out for the Solar Youth mix (also found on U.F.Off), a 4-minute long version with really stupid lyrics thrown on. Usually Youth did better when working with the Orb, but this was just terrible. Then, they switched out the original Star 6 & 7 8 9 for the "phase II" mix (on a side note, both the Solar Youth and Phase II were found on the Perpetual Dawn single. Why not just leave them there?) that is nowhere near the sweetness of the original, and while very Orb-like, was a switch for the worse. Of course, this version has now become a collector's item, mainly because when American could get the real version, they did so, and this version disappeared. Your best bet is to get the 2-disc version and if you liked these versions, to get the Perpetual Dawn single. It's a fairly common occurence on Ebay, and has the very nice Ultrabass mixes of Perpetual Dawn on it. | 0negative
|
A Sort of Review
I don't usually write reviews online, however I felt that a masterpiece such as this deserves a good review and more. I agree with pretty much everything that has been said about this album so far. There's no doubt that it's amazing, but a few things bother me about what others are saying. How come some people give this album a one or two star rating when it doesn't hold up to the likes of the Joshua Tree or AB (in their minds)? Or why do some say that it's no good because it doesn't fall back on the roots that launched the band in the early 80s (Boy-Unforgettable Fire). The idea that surrounds U2 is reinvention. They never want to repeat themselves or sound the same. They always try to make dynamic music that matters. This is exactly what this album is. It is fresh and unique, but still classic U2. Because it doesn't stand up to the likes of other U2 albums (in your own respective opinions) doesn't mean that it deserves an embarassing rating. We must all realize that this album is a sort of homecoming for the band in many ways, but still a step forward. This isn't the album that should divide people (Pop) but more one to reunite the masses that have looked to U2 as gods of rock. | 1positive
|
Excellent stuff
Franz Ferdinand are, without doubt, the most talked about new British band of the moment. Almost a synthesis of the coolest music of the last few years, with some late Britpop crossed with punk-funk and a dash of Coral/-ish madness, their two first singles are almost stunningly great. Great concern, then, that the album might not live up to it. Opener 'Jacqueline' sets worries at rest from the first moment: it begins acoustically before exploding into a rumbling, dramatic song with two brilliant riffs that sounds like The Libertines if they had musical brains about them. Like that band, The Jam is a keen reference point, but there's a dash of The Fall in there too.Poppier offerings like the disco-ish 'Tell Her Tonight', 'Come On Home' and of course the brilliantly shoutable surprise mega-hit 'Take Me Out' (with at least 3 distinctive brilliant sections, at least 3 brilliant riffs, and a impossible swaggering groove), strike a blow for arthouse indie-disco, referencing Talking Heads and reviving a genre that had become inextricably linked with the hopeless Reef and the slightly less hopeless Charlatans. 'Auf Achse' represents the other side of the album, sitting closer to the crop of 80s revivalists such as Interpol and Stellastarr* than the punk-funk of The Strokes or Hot Hot Heat, and referencing, further back, The Smiths, The Fall and of course Joy Division.'Cheating On You' is reminiscent of the art-punk of Sonic Youth at their poppiest, except with more British vocals more reminiscent of Robert Smith of The Cure. Blur, too, are a reference point - there are huge numbers of reference points for this album - its not the most original ever - but it is a great synthesis of fantastic styles that perhaps have never been brought together before. The album is also carried by a stunning array of tunes and riffs that convince every time, bleeding cool, sex and brilliance. 'Darts of Pleasure' is just as brilliant as it was the first time you heard it; 'Come On Home' is, and eerie, shuffling closer '40 Ft' rounds things up in inimitable style. This is a classic British album and one to seriously treasure. Its array of songs is incredible and it strikes a blow against the increasingly Americanised world of the 'in' music. | 1positive
|
Not bad for a "Pop" Rock band
P.O.D's "Satellite" is a fun, catchy pop rock album, and this is coming from someone who cant stand 99% of todays pop music. I was surprised that I would enjoy this album so much, as I was always a fan of "Youth of a Nation" I understand that the band takes a beating sometimes because they are considered a "Christian" rock band, but that doesnt take away from their musically ability. With 15 tracks on this album, there is very little filler, which is impressive when you consider that most of these type of rock/hip-hip type bands are one hit wonders (Crazy Town anyone??)Even though there isn't really anything special going on musically, even though I will admit the bassist and drummer are above average, it still a pretty "tight" and most of the tunes are catchy, even though I hate to admit it. This is a solid, above average album, that I am sure fans of all musically genres will enjoy. | 1positive
|
AWFUL...BYE BYE BS (kind of funny...bs, Britney Spears/Bull @#$%)
OMG, seriously.Why Britney Spears sucks/Why you should buy real pop like Natasha Bedingfield and Anna Nalick- Lip-synching! Now, we've all heard about the Ashlee Simpson dance. Guess what, Britney's lucky she hasn't been caught! I HAVE a recorded from MTV concert of Britney not lip-synching. Hilarious! She sounded awful! To the point where I labeled the concert as comedy on the tape. Yet, if you've seen her show Chaotic and watch her perform and/or seen her live, the vocals sound similar to the CD. Umm...this could be becuase the CD is PLAYING!- Vocal enhancing. Now, I understand some artists use this for touch-ups, and even without it, they'd be fine. Britney Spears basically RELIES on this for her voice. Enough said. She's fake.- MTV and Top 40 radio. Now, I like top 40 radio. Well, sometimes. I like real pop, like Natasha Bedingfield, Beyonce, and people that write, use real voices, produce, etc. Well, what if that didn't exist? Who would be recognized? Beyonce, Natasha Bedingfield, Anna Nalick, etc., etc. How about Britney Spears. There's no voice enchancements, no MTV, and no top 40 radio. Guess what would happen. She would be walking out of her stage, crying, because she would've SUCKED!Even with voice enhancements, MTV, and top 40 radio, it seems this baby star is GONE! Yeah, I did hear that she IS making another album that will be out in spring. But guess what, here I will be, writing another 1-star review to save your money...per usual with this fake.Yeah, go buy some Natasha Bedingfield or Anna Nalick. And, if your into rock, Chevelle and MxPx are good. Or if you like metal, and earlier review below posted some great metal bands.As for this CD, and Britney, her 15 minutes is tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock, DING!!!!!!!! | 0negative
|
More Sounds of Summer
In our household, each release of the Jazzmasters is viewed as the official beginning of summer. This year's entry is quite nicely packaged. The cover alone will set the mood!! Play this with soft lights and a bottle of champagne (Korbel, of course). Helen Roger's take on "Dreams" is tastefully done and is worth the price of admission. Welcome to summer! | 1positive
|
Who would have thought?
Who would have thought that Callas, who had the great voice for Verdi, Bellini, Rossini, Donizetti, Spontini, Cherubini, Bizet, Giordano, Gluck, Massenet, Haydn (yes, she performed a world premiere for a long forgotten opera called Orfeo ed Euridice), great Puccini roles, and Wagner, would have succeeded at an AMAZING Mimi, a frail role associated with light sopranos who play around with the character. From her very first breath to the last utterance by the flower girl in her death scene, no other soprano could have bettered Callas in both voice and dramatization in this indelible recording of Puccini's favorite opera (ask around, it's not Madama Butterfly). Of course, since Maria Anna Sophia Cecilia Kalegoropoulos was born a natural tragedienne, she was undoubtedly going to succeed in this role. This is one of the many reasons, possibly the most important reason, why this Boheme should not be overlooked.Then there is Giuseppe di Stefano, the passionate Italian tenor who sings Rodolfo like no one ever did or ever will. He sang it with an ardour which would leave one in tears. He is the ideal Rodolfo voice, with his ability to color phrases with shades and tones of passion and love and hate and anger. In this aspect, he was almost Callas' equal. He doesn't sing it like Pavarotti, who I believe sings Rodolfo like a cow being dragged into the slaughterhouse. Pavarotti screams too many of his high notes, and he only became world famous for his nine high C's in the Pour Mon Ame aria from Donizetti's La Fille du Regiment. He fails however, in darker composer works like Puccini and Verdi. He should have stayed in the bel canto repertoire where he could have done more wonders with his voice.Then there the HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT and FIERY Anna Moffo as the controversial Musetta. How fortunate we are to have this first-rate prima donna in this recording side-by-side with Callas and di Stefano. And Rolando Panerai...stellar cast!Not a recording to miss. | 1positive
|
I can't stop listening
An amazing followup CD. The band sounds incredibly tight, and, of course, Rob Thomas' vocals are great.We've all heard "Bent" already, but also check out "The Last Beautiful Girl", "Black and White People", "Bed of Lies" -- in fact, all the songs on this CD -- I haven't found a wasted track on the whole CD. | 1positive
|
Two Words "KICK BUTT"
The Daddies have a great combination of punk, ska, and swing on this album. This is a must for anyone who likes blaring brass mixed with punkish guitar sounds.Even better is that the album is named after my old hometown, Rapid City, and has a song, Skyline Drive, named after the most well known street in town. Plus Hazel SD is less than 50 miles from my home in Brookings SD.If anyone knows what the connection is between the Daddies and Rapid City SD, please email me. | 1positive
|
Purely great Maiden as usuall!
Ok people all 8 tracs wonderfully written and done, with killer vocals, drumming,of course bass playing, and great guitar riffs, the solo bass and lead guitar on stranger in a strange land was simply magnificent, u could just repeat thatoveragain, Adrian Smith is an awesome guitarist, definitely one of the best, but so is Dave Murray,he was the original and is the head honcho of it all, just listen to him on Heaven can wait, and alexander the great. Another great maiden score of an album! Up the Irons! | 1positive
|
Pretty neat stuff!!
What a neat bunch of guys!! This band injects fun into all that they tackle. I have great respect for such a band!! I'm thinking big things for Judas Priest!! They toured with Guns n' Roses back in '88!!What a neat and solid bunch of records this one is!! I would recommend it over most new wave heavy metal records!! Better than "Slippery When Wet" and the like.These are neat records for music fans all over the world!! | 1positive
|
1 good song...
dangerously in love is honestly the only good song on the cd. i was very disappointed. let this be an example to the music industry of why people pirate music. beyonce' has talent, i just hope she shows it in her next cd. download dangerously in love off of ITUNES for .99 and pretend the rest of the cd is one of those AOL disc you get in the mail....stay away. | 0negative
|
Awsome!
This CD, is very very good! The music is kind of jazz, kind of blues. Ruth has a strong, yet peaceful voice. I recomend anyone who likes jazz or the blues to buy this album. I listen to it all day, and still haven't got tired of it yet! | 1positive
|
Dessay at her best!
Mozart's concert arias are spectacular, gorgeous melodies and Dessay's sweet high soprano is what they need to blossom. She sounds French from start to finish and occasionally yodels a bit but it's charming. The top A also is a scream but she gets the marks for attempting it. Few others have it anyway. On the whole, this is a lovely recital to admire this singer. Play it on a sunny Sunday morning and it'll brighten your day! | 1positive
|
Luna
He comprado este disco por esa canción, Luna, la había escuchado uno o dos veces y su estribillo es lo único que recordaba, lo canté solo una vez a mi hija de dos años y enseguida se le quedó dentro, no hay vez que no cante la canción a voz alta y con pasión cuando ve la luna. Lo recomiendo y no por eso, Mercedes Sosa tiene una voz particular, no se confunde con otra, es bella, te toca las fibras del alma, a veces me olvido de la letra de las canciones y me dejo solo llevar por su voz. Yo ya la conocía claro y ciegamente compro cualquier disco de ella, pero lo recomiendo a cualquier persona que busque una cantante latinoamericana. | 1positive
|
Nothing but the best
I've been listening to BT for many years now, and this album is nothing but great!! I didn't expect any less from him, great beats and lyrics. I'm glad he finally had his "breakthrough", but people don't even realize he's been doing this for years!! He is the creator of Trance (hence Brian Transeau), what an honor to hold such a title, a great creator and composer of music! He's collaberated with so many other great artists, and done so many great albums(Nsync, Paul van Dyke, & Fast and the Furious). So to anyone new to listening to him, you should do some research, this is just one of his MANY great albums!! | 1positive
|
Musicfan "afi" Is a dumbas*
This cd is not overrated in the least bit. First of all, its posers not posuers, wtf, and second of all 50 cent is a thug. I guess you dont consider him being shot 9 time as proof. Now about the album. All of these tracks are off the hook. It also may contain one of the most heartfelt songs of all time Kim, which happens to be my favorite songs of all time. This is a must have for anybody who likes rap. It may not be as good as Ready to Die, but it is still one of the best cds to come out in quite a while. Of course the cd is going to be top notc with Dr. Dre doing an unbelievable job producing. | 1positive
|
A Modern Day X-Ray Spex
The similarity between Love is All and X-Ray Spex is undeniable. However, for those of you who find X-Ray Spex a little grating and unrefined, Love is All fixes that. The production is good and clear and her voice is not quite as, well, annoying as that in X-Ray Spex (I actually love that about X-Ray). This is one of my favourite albums from that year. | 1positive
|
5 stars
One of the best bands to come out in the last 10 years! Colin Malloy is in my opinion a musical genius that comes around every decade or so. there are so many musical styles in his writing that make it so hard to pin down the style of music you are listening to. I have heard a lot of music over the years as I grew up in the fabulous Beatle era, not that I would compare the Decemberists to the Beatles, but if your looking for something completely different and intelligently written and performed than this album or even their previous albums are for you! | 1positive
|
The album Rocks
Although it isn't as aggressive as the Foos said it would be prior to the album's release,it is a lot heavier and darker than any of the previous albums.It isn't as poppy as the others,but it still has the Foo touch on it.It is something that no other band could put together.Dave Grohl is a musical genius.From the first track to the last track,there are no songs that I skip.Some songs tend to be a bit longer than they should be.Once again the album closer is one of the best tracks on the album."Comeback"is a 7 minute ,long masterpiece with an acoustic part in the middle of two hard rocking parts.This and the drumless "Tired of You"are the two tracks that sound unliike anything else the Foo Fighters have ever made.The best tracks are All My Life,Low,Have It Alll,Times Like These,and Comeback.All in al,this is a good album in a world ful of pop and hip hop albums. | 1positive
|
Funky stuff
I bought this album in '73 (21 years old) and loved it rightaway. It sounded great at the time, so well produced. I had never heard an accoustic bass so clearly on a record. Great playing by Cleveland Eaton and the others. | 1positive
|
Raffi is the most fun!
My name is Brittany, and I am five years old. I love Raffi the most of anyone I have ever heard. He makes me laugh, sing and have lots of fun. We listen to this tape in the car all the time. I like when my daddy dances with me to Raffi. I love all of Raffi's songs so much. Thank you Mommy for helping me! | 1positive
|
Absolutely Fabulous
Simply the best R&B and Soul album on the market right now. R Kelly doesn't hide his fantasies or sexual experiences and joys. While other R&B or Rap artists talk about sex and women quite nasty, Kelly shows nuff respect to women. A true classic.... | 1positive
|
I WOULD HOPE THERE'S AN APOLOGY COMING...
This album hasn't aged well. | 0negative
|
Awesome indeed!
I bought this album on iTunes a couple of months ago and loved it. I stumbled on it by accident, while searching for a rendition of "Awesome God." I'm glad I found it, because this is one of the best sacred acapella recordings I've ever listened to.Amazon does not provide this information, but the choir on this CD is conducted by Keith Lancaster. He does an amazing job. The sound is very clear and vibrant. As a singer myself, I think the choir does a great job of having a clear "forward" sound without sounding nasal. In addition, the blend between the men and women is just right. The first track is an excellent acapella rendition of the popular worship song "Awesome God," and is my personal favorite on this CD. Some of my other favorites are "Give Thanks to the Lord," "We Trust in the Name of the Lord Our God," "My Life Is In You," "That's Why We Praise Him." One other noteworthy thing about this recording: the way the track changes are edited, it doesn't sound like the choir ever stops singing; it sounds like they recorded everything in one take. I don't know if this actually happened or if it's just the result of clever editing, but it sounds great! In conclusion, this is a must-own for sacred acapella fans. 5 out of 5. | 1positive
|
HOW CAN U CALL THIS RAP?
I was just reading other reviews of this and the people who gave this 5 stars is either KrayZ or just dumb. I listen to real rap and this is just pop rap for little kids, who also like crap like Nelly. Anyway I must of been high cause I bought this (?????) when I was 11 or something in 2001 or whenever It came out I think I used to like it but now I say F*CK DIS it aint rap it just garbage you should use as a frisbee, so F*CK BOW WOW AND F*CK DA RECORD COMPANY DAT MADE THIS! | 0negative
|
Jack Johnson is beautiful.....LOVE this CD
The seller for this CD had it delivered quickly, and it was in excellent condition. This is one of my fave albums by Jack Johnson....although they are all great. You will love this one if you buy it... : ) | 1positive
|
The most depressing 82 minutes of music ever recorded.
Depending on your take on this epic masterpiece, you can either walk away from it with a positive attitude, or, never be the same again. It is a constant reminder of just how far the human mind will go before it cracks. This is without a doubt the bravest, most raw, in your face, statement ever (possible exception of Plastic Ono Band). This is Roger's lyrical masterpiece and in my opinion is often imitated, but never equaled. The album contrary to popular belief, is not hard to follow, and will keep you on edge until the final note. Warning: This album is incredibly opinionated and depressing. You will hear things that may make you cringe. Racisism, rape, drugs, extreme violence, and fascism are abundant. It is of course, part fiction, part Non-fiction, but the real scare of the album is trying to decipher which is true and what is made up. Everyone in their own little way has experienced their own personal Wall. Remember your inside hate and anger and fear. That is what is openly expressed here. Sheer brilliance!!!! | 1positive
|
Words Can't Explain
Theres rarely a day that passes where i don't listen to this amazing album.It's a soundtrack to my life.If you even remotley like music, but it =). | 1positive
|
She exceeds the age limit for "britney" type pop music!!
Wow! what a waste of money....From the look of the front of the CD I thought I was in for a real treat...but it turned out to be a real flop! She seems a little old for the whole teenager pop thing. Voice needs work. Maybe with some coaching it may improve...And switching to a different market...like adult contemporary, or something, may increase her chances of success. But selling herself as a pop girl is just not going to work. Songs are way cheesy!!!! Not work the buy. Just my 2 cents. | 0negative
|
Where did they leave their ideas?!
The Chemical Brothers experimented with sound-effects, voice boxes and ambient sounds. Some songs work ("Sunshine Underground", "Surrender") but in the very end, they're just (unfinished) experiments. And not to forget very unmotivated ones."Surrender" would have worked if it was an EP with some of the best tracks, but for a whole album it's just too bleak, too simple, too much routine. And the way they worked sounds somewhat indifferent and discouraged. Let's wait for the next album when they finally know which way they want to go. The Brothers have to work it out! | 0negative
|
gigbender
Concept is good, songs are the funk and acid jazz you'd expect, but the cd sound quality is so poor it'll begin gathering dust immediately. | 0negative
|
Oh my god.......
This is the best album of TSOL's by far. I am madly in love with Code Blue... it's one of the most incredibly addictive punk songs ever written. Anyone thinking about buying this album.... think no longer, no punk/rock music compares. | 1positive
|
Good Solid Album
This album is solid. With D'Angelo gone, van hunt filled his shoes. This is good crusin' music. | 1positive
|
Little Things is amazing!
Toby Lightman's Little Things contains the perfect blend of Sheryl Crow and Lauryn Hill, with a soulful light rock sound that really touches you. The CD is a wonderful and powerful compilation of songs that you can actually relate to. I'm definitely looking forward to the next album. | 1positive
|
It ranks #1 for all time soundtracks
The CD is the closes thing you can get to buying the movie. From the saga to Macross 2, it has been about music. Macross Plus is not an acception but more like a new level of life because life is music. So I rank it best and anything else an't a anime sountrack | 1positive
|
The One To Get
This album has melody, charm, wisdom and everything ui want in a good album. This album is mu favorit so far of 2001.Everyone get if.if u dont ahve it already | 1positive
|
Great idea but no songs
I have to agree with Anthony from Brownsville. I am a huge Skynyrd fan and really wanted to like this album. I remember everything from those times in the 70s. Anyway, the concept is great, the lyrics are actually well done, but the songs are totally unmemorable.As the Who have proven, rock operas that stand the test of time have songs that can stand on their own. Unfortunately, they aren't here. | 0negative
|
scarling ---- Band Aid Covers The Bullet Hol [EP]
This is the best cd ever very good but can be depressing as sad lyrics and beat can be described as gothic rock but also a bit like courtney love and hole not as punk as jack off jill though i would defently recomend this cd to absolutely anyone at allI LOVE THIS CD i really am in love with it the songs are great | 1positive
|
One of the most talentless bands ever
There is no band in this world that I hate more than Nirvana. Never before has somebody so devoid of talent gotten so much respect for blowing his head off! You Nirvana fans do realise that it's the only reason Nirvana is praised so much right? Before Kurt gave his shot gun a blew job, they were not that popular. Their record sales were slow, and both Nevermind and In Utero sold rather poorly. Then once the rock journalism establishment got wind of Kurt's cowardly suicide, they set out on a mission to make Nirvana into the most famous band in the world! For some bizzarre reason I'll never understand, rock critics started hyping up Nirvana and hailing them as the "Saviors of Rock" who "killed off hair metal" and "saved rock n roll" Yeah right, I think it would be pretty hard for Kurt "The Suicider" Cobain to "save rock from hair metal" when nobody outside of the Seattle grunge scene has even heard of you! The truth is, virtually all of Nirvana's popularity occured AFTER Kurt pulled the trigger on his Remington Sure Kill Suicider shotgun! Nevermind has gone 12 times platinum since his death, yet had not gone platinum yet when he was still alive. So Nirvana fans, tell me this: If Kurt Cobain really is the musical genius you say he is, than why didn't you jump on the "Kurt Cobain is a genius" bandwagon before he died? Oh yeah that's right, because the Nirvana bandwagon hadn't started yet! Back when he was still alive, nobody had been blinded by his suicide. Everybody saw Kurt Cobain without the rose coloured glasses of his early death. Most people who were exposed to that grunge music in the early 90s thought it was complete cr@p: angry yelling, overdistorted guitars, senseless lyrics you couldn't understand, and a complete lack of musical talent. But then after he died, things changed. A man who everybody knew was completely talentless was suddenly being hailed by rock critics as a genius just because he killed himself. The relentless praise of Nirvana has gotten so out of hand! Their popularity has nothing to do with talent, and everything to do with hype. If it weren't for these rock critics hyping up the "musical genius" of Kurt Cobain, nobody would even remember Nirvana. They'd be just another long forgotten fad of the 90s, just like Vanilla Ice, The Spice Girls, and Tamagotchi virtual pets! Nirvana is the worst band ever and had ZERO talent! The only reason millions of people worship this band is because Kurt Cobain inflated his legendary status. If he was still alive, nobody would like them at all! | 0negative
|
Totally "blue"
I admire his voice, talents of music, looks, etc. and also I'm one of his fans, but saw and listened to this album it was just sad. besides CD,he also released the DVD version for this album. Last winter 2003, his name was just started to be known around the world. after listening his "FEVER" album, I was so anxious to see his live performance on dvd. so, I thought this album was the live version of "FEVER"album on DVD. I still remember, it was a cold night in downtown Toronto,Canada. I stopped by at HMV store to look for Buble's live concert dvd, and when i asked the cust.serv they showed me this "Totally Buble" dvd album, and without asking further question i directly went to the cashier. soon i got home, i played this "Totally Buble" dvd and IT REALLY TURNED ME DOWN, THIS DVD is "TOTALLY BLUE" this dvd is more into music videos instead of his live concert performance. Most of the songs were unrecognizable. so,for those of you want to buy his "totally buble" dvd or cd album, you may want to think twice before you buy it......THIS "TOTALLY BUBLE" ALBUM IS "TOTALLY BLUE"ALBUM | 0negative
|
Second Consecutive Disappointment From Paul's New Label
From the outset I'd like to say, emphatically, that my problem is not with the contents of this album. It not only contains some very interesting McCartney music, it conjures memories of a very exciting time as a young Beatle fan: the anticipation of a solo album by one of the two main songwriting Beatles. Enough said on that.While the CD counterpart of this re-issue is quite good, this vinyl release-like it's predecessor, Band On The Run-is a major disappointment. As a remaster, there is barely any difference at all from the original vinyl release (my original copy happens to be in mint condition hence, I'm able to make a very fair comparison between the two).The primary disappointment, however, is with the vinyl pressing itself. Here's one for the irony files: my original pressing has next to no pops and clicks whatsoever while this brand spanking new re-issue is full of them-as is my 180g of Band On The Run.Now we get to the packaging; a very attractive cover package in and of itself but, unfortunately, not a very practical one. Again, as with BOTR, the paper grade utilized for the jacket is too thin to house a heavy vinyl, double album set.Secondly, pulling the albums/inner sleeves out of the jacket is quite an ordeal; the fit is so tight that you have to endlessly rock the record back and forth in order to pull the thing out of the cover. Taking the record itself out of the sleeve is just as painful. Again, to due an overly tight fit, one ends up soiling the edges of the disc in the effort to take it out.These are not minor complaints. They completely take away from the pleasure of the "vinyl experience". Perhaps the people over at Hear Music/Concord/Starbucks don't have too much knowledge or care on the subject. There are very specific reasons as to why some of us still love the vinyl medium. Thank goodness there are a handfull of classic album re-issue companies who, indeed, have an understanding of what it's "all about". Hear Music is very clearly not one of them.Hopefully, Paul's current label will get enough complaints which will serve as incentive to improve their product. In past interviews, Paul has stated how, as a child, he used to save his pennies to buy a quality record by his favorite artists of the day.Times haven't changed much, Paul. For those of us who have lived our lives through your music, it's just as important to purchase that quality record; and if you're a completist such as myself wanting all configurations available, it's just as hard saving those pennies. I hope SOMEONE is listening. | 0negative
|
Just dosen't cut it
You know, if I were to be your advisor, I would say delete that. I don't know about you guys, but for me, it dosen't cut it. | 0negative
|
horrible, get now you see inside instead
i'm more of a fan of the sugarcult, good charlotte, and sum 41 older stuff sound. if you are too, get now you see inside. that is a better overall album. this cd is horrible. | 0negative
|
The sell out is now complete.
I stood behind Metallica after "Justice" sounded terrible. I stood behind them when the "Black" album was slower than their Thrash Metal past. I became weary after the "Load" of alternative metal that came out in 1996. I was disgusted when they "Re-loaded" in 1997. I got down on my mosh-pit scarred knees and prayed to the metal gods to give me back my Metallica. I even held out hope after they teamed up with Michael Kamen and a symphony orchestra. I couldn't give up on Metallica. They've been with me more than 20 years. There's hope left......right?Fast forward to late 2002. James is out of rehab and the boys are back (Jason wisely bailed out.) Interview after interview came out saying that this was going to be the biggest album since "Master of Puppets." To make things more exciting, Bob Rock would both produce this new album and would fill in as bass player. Remember Bob Rock who produced the "Black" album? That had a great production, so I looked forward to this. So.....finally.....2003......."St. Anger" hits the shelves, and.......it's NU-METAL! Even worse, it's poorly produced, poorly performed really bad nu-metal.The aftermath; Metallica promptly hired a new bass player (Robert Trujillo) so they could begin touring. The opening bands for their tour would be Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and Mudvayne. Ten years ago this would have been an outrage, but now Metallica is catering to a newer, younger, and much stupider audience. They're catering to the attention deficit kids who lose interest in a song with a guitar solo. With that being said there are no solos on this album. The drums sound like garbage can lids, and James had the worst vocal performance of his career.There is good news however. Anthrax is back with it's classic lineup and is touring. Megadeth has just put out their best album in ten years. Slayer is still going strong and the legendary Dave Lombardo is back in the band. Exodus and Nuclear Assault are back together and are recording and touring. There are also some awesome newer bands that are making great music (Children of Bodom come to mind.) The Thrash Metal flag is still flying high. It's just unfortunate that the once mighty Metallica have switched sides and are now trendy nu-metal sell-outs. | 0negative
|
Greg Rolie proves he can rock!
The storm takes over where Journey Left off. Greg Rolie has proven that he was a big part of creating the classic journey sound. Josh Ramos' Guitar playing is also great. If you love Journey, You will love this album | 1positive
|
Letdown.
I wanted to love this CD. Just look at the artwork in the booklet and behind the CD! A man shot in the head, his blood all over the wall behind him, a whole line of needles sticking in the underside of someone's arm, and a pair of lips sewn shut! Rock on!But sadly the music just doesn't live up the imagery. Standout tracks are only "Bitter Peace" and "Point" which are the two more aggressive songs on the CD.This was Slayer's most experimental album, an attempt to incorporate elements of the popular (and very awful) nu-metal genre which had appeared around this time. It's somewhat interesting to listen to, but the songwriting just feels weak and lacking compared to earlier works. Something just doesn't quite work in most of the songs but I can't figure out definitively what.You'll have to really be into Slayer to jump for this one. | 0negative
|
Don't waste your $
I only listened to the samples...but just from listening to them I can hardly stand to listen to 30 seconds of some of these songs. There are only about 3-4 good songs. Those would be "Slave", "Overprotected" "NAGNYAW", & "Cinderella" The rest are awful! I was turned off just by "I Love Rock & Roll" It cannot even be compared to the original! It's so bad. She sounds like her nose is plugged! But then again she does in about half of her songs. She seriously needs to learn how to SING and get rid of that funky "techno" stuff that makes her voice sound even more (...). Just my opinion. I usually like any music, but this is just awful. I liked "Baby One More Time" and "Oops" but each time she gets worse. This is definitely not her best work. | 0negative
|
A great introuduction to a unique musician...
This album was my intro to Ani DiFranco about three years ago. I fell in love with it and began collecting her stuff madly. "Shy" is a great, new perspective on the formerly male dominated arena of one nighters, and "Cradle Will Fall" is funky and memorable. This album is a great way to familiarize yourself with an artist who will surely become a favorite. | 1positive
|
Boring
I realy did not enjoy fata's disc " too bad you're beautiful " and the sad thing is ? I was actullie looking forward to go crazy while playing this disc on my stereo but it just didn't happen with this disc. There's isnt one track that has any intense sound and it just seems to get worse and worse track after track ! Fata is sure one boring band and while listining to every song i almost fellasleep but my friend kept waking me up. Even the acoustic here sounds terrible and the singing ? oh, god! This vocalist needs to work on his vocals real bad i mean real bad! Do not waste your money of this boring garbage insted go for the new underoath " the changing of times" or Normajean" Bless the martyr & kiss the child" or the new hopesfall " the satellite years" or even any thing from atreyu those guys own! If you see from autumn to ashes in the cd store skip it ! | 0negative
|
Stunning choral works and performances!
The beauty and purity of the music and sound here cannot be overstated. How does one describe the effect of a hundred voice choir singing? I don't have the words. The works here are by mostly contemporary composers whose roots go back centuries. The title work is the only piece that has a sparse but beautiful horn accompaniment. The Seattle Choral Compnay and its director, Fred Coleman, are to be warmly applauded. Marvelous. Highly, highly recommended! | 1positive
|
I've heard this as Korean +3 bonus track release!!!
At first, I've heard of 1 song of this album from the Nuclear Blast promo CD, and I was very shocked that song was very cool. Finally, there comes Korean release + 3 bonus tracks, and that was very very cool!!! If you like Heavy metal, you must have their albums!!! | 1positive
|
Dissapointing
Bleeding Through gets too much credit. I thought this would've been better, because I had seen so many reviews and such that said it was outstanding. Most of the songs sound exactly the same. "On Wings of Lead", "Revenge I Seek", "City of the Condemned", and "Love Lost in a Hail of Gunfire" are pretty much the only good/alright songs on this album. I wouldn't buy this album, unless it was 7-9 $. Not something I'd expect from Trustkill. | 0negative
|
Wonderful Musical Score
As I have said in other reviews of motion picture musical scores, it is great to hear composer's writing motion picture scores, than scores written in an attempt to hit a top 40 rating. This musical score is a wonderful musical production that will take you on an epic journey to the days of the civil war. I wish I could tell you by what symphony peformed this piece, but rest assured it is performed by a very talented full instrumental group. Randy Edelman created this masterpiece for those enjoying a more artistic musical experience. | 1positive
|
Disappointing
* Another Luther Vandross collection, another "Ultimate Luther Vandross", another one disappointing.* It includes ten tracks from the Epic era, two tracks from the 2001 album, four from the 2003 album, two unreleased songs but none from the 1998 Virgin album (not even the marvellous "I'm only human" with Cassandra Wilson).* First of all we have the same old songs we have on the other compilations in the same versions. Worse, here, they are sometimes edited ("Superstar/Until You Come Back To Me" for example). Then we have the two unreleased songs. "Got You Home" has no personality and samples "Take you out" when "Shine" samples a minor 1979 hit from Chic ! And we can be suspicious about both, recorded two years ago and remixed yesterday : Luther Vandross would not have allowed anybody to do that.* On cd 2 we just have less than 40 minutes of remixes and it's not a complete overview like cd 2 on "The ultimate Prince" Warner released. The first song is an edited version of "Shine" remixed by Freemasons. Why don't we have the 7:38 version ? "Power Of Love/ Love Power" and " Stop To Love" are remixes already availables on the double cd "The essential LV". "Take You Out Tonight" is a 7" remix from the 2001 cd single. "I'd Rather" is in its short edited version and not in the superb 8:52 one ! "Can Heaven Wait" and "'Til My Baby Comes Home" are the only true 12" mixes.* When will we have a compilation with a majority of versions unavailable on the other ones? Vandross, like the Motown acts or Dionne Warwick, seems doomed to the same old tired anthologies. Some songs are usually hard to find and they would fit perfectly on a good compilation : the duet with Cheryl Lynn "If this world were mine", "She's so good for me" (from "The Goonies"), "That's what friends are for" live with Whitney Houston & Dionne Warwick, "Treat you right" (1989), "Doctor's orders" with Aretha Franklin, "Heart of a hero" (from the 1992 movie "Hero")... And some excellent mixes are waiting to be released on an innovative compilation : "I'd rather" (Metro mix), "Your secret love" (Charles Roane mix), "The rush", "Power of love/Love power" (the original Shep Pettibone 12" or the Colin Peter & Carl Ward 1995 mix), "She won't talk to me", "I really didn't mean it", "Bad boy/Having a party" to name a few, without speaking about all those stunning acappella versions available on the original 12 inch records.* The best LV collection is still "The essential LV" and for the 80's remixes a UK collection of four 12" ("Twelve inch mixes"). And if you like "Shine" the vinyl is excellent with the lp version, the Freemasons 12" (7:38), the Freemasons dub (6:32) and the acappella (4:34). This new double set "The ultimate LV" is a wasted opportunity, interesting just for completist fans or people who don't own any record of Vandross.* Here are the trackslist and the timings :1. Shine 4:502. Got You Home 3:383. Never Too Much 3:514. Take You Out 3:265. Superstar/Until You Come Back To Me 4:326. Here And Now 5:227. Dance With My Father 4:258. A House Is Not A Home 7:069. Give Me The Reason 4:4510. I'd Rather 4:1911. Any Love 5:0012. Power Of Love/Love Power 4:1913. Think About You 3:2814. Wait For Love 4:1615. Your Secret Love 4:0116. The Closer I Get To You 4:2517. Buy Me A Rose 3:4818. Endless Love (Duet with Mariah Carey) 4:1819. Shine (The Freemasons Mix) 4:5120. Power Of Love/ Love Power (The Dance Radio Mix) 6:3021. Can Heaven Wait (David Harness Soulful Club Mix) 7:1922. Take You Out Tonight (Allstar Remix) 3:4523. I'd Rather (Mike Rizzo Global Mix) 3:3624. 'Til My Baby Comes Home (Dance Version) 7:3825. Stop To Love (12" Mix) 5:32 | 0negative
|
Hot Album!
I think this is a hot album. I just think it needed to be promoted more. If it was promoted more it would have sold more. | 1positive
|
Great package, greater music
Volume 3 of the May Your Song Always Be Sung series offers great packaging and even greater music. Most of the tracks are in the acoustic singer/songwriter mold, with artists ranging from the well known to the unknown. Most are independent or unsigned, fom all corners of the world, including Germany, Italy, England, Japan, Sweden, plus translated versions from Spain, Romania and Norway.The packaging is well done. The booklet has extensive notes for each track, some written by the artists, along with photos of the artists and some vintage Dylan memorabilia. This is housed in a tri-fold digipack in a slip-case cover.A must-have. | 1positive
|
A kind of return to form for Yes
This is a very maligned album for this line up. Certainly, Trevor Rabin is all over this one, since he co-wrote most of the songs, produced it, mixed it, added some digital percussion and reportedly re-recorded some of the other members parts as well (alledgedly). So in essence its a Rabin solo project. I could be put-out by that, except that its the second best 'Rabin era' YES-west album ( #1 would be <u>90125</u>).The songs on this CD are no different than the songs on other YES-west albums. There are a few duds. No, its not that they suck, its just that they bog down the rest of the songs in that they seem to have the same mechanical feel that some of the songs off the <u>Big Generator</u> album do. The good songs, like The Calling, I Am Waiting, and their best epic-length song since the album <u>Going For The One</u>, Endless Dream, find this line-up at its most cohesive in years. State Of Play, a decent song, with Rabin's guitar up-front and in your face, is a tad out of place, while Real Love sounds like it could've been cut from the <u>Big Generator</u> album and Walls is dispensible.My favorite track is the superb I Am Waiting, with its melodic, soft verses and its soaring chorus, repleat with Rabin's best showing at the guitar is as good as anything Jon Anderson has written in 25 years.This album is every bit as good as the much acclaimed <u>Keys Studio</u> album. Recommended. | 1positive
|
Great Cd
If your a sabbath fan you will love this album its setup great an it doesnt stop from start to finish dont wait just buy it. | 1positive
|
Terrific album--way better than anything Nirvana
I'm sure the "music critic"-minded crowd will laugh at my review title and hence the review to follow. Nonetheless, I stand strongly by that observation. Dave Grohl has put together a band that combines a lot of the best elements from the past few decades of rock music. On this album, it all comes together. The combination of melody and rockability remind me of some of my favorite "guitar rock" of the '70's and "melodic metal" of the '80's, and yet there is also a '90's alternative-rock flavor that make this collection of songs even more inspired-sounding and interesting. "Stacked Actors" and "Breakout" are two solid rock tracks that lead off the album. Both got radio airplay but are certainly not slow songs. Then comes the big pop and rock radio release "Learn To Fly"--clearly the poppiest release that the Foos had put on the radio to date but a great melodic song nontheless. The rest of the album follows with a variety of sounds and tempos, with other highlights including "Generator", "Next Year", and "Ain't It The Life". All in all, another great effort by the Foos (following their also-fantastic release from a couple of years earlier "The Colour and the Shape"). I greatly anticipate future releases from this fine band. | 1positive
|
Difficult listening indeed...
This compilation of leading experimental/industrial acts features some rare CD appearances by the likes of Portion Control and Bushido. The music is difficult to listen to in the sense that you have to put up with annoying vinyl surface noise, something we thought we would not have to put up with anymore. Some of the entries (eg. SPK, NWW, Coil) are actually available in clean digital form on original albums by the respective artists. It's worrying to think there now seems to be no original master tapes in existence for acts like PC! | 0negative
|
Christmas At Home
I love the new song "Christmas time" It's new romantic and sexy. Bravo, Donny!As for "Christmas at Home. It's amazing. This is just one song as an example, I always noticed the special blending of voices in "Baby, What you Gonna Be". How interesting to find that Donny sang 34(?) tracks to this song and its Donny doing every part in the song. It's a masterpiece! ..."...The wise men who bow unto you"... the harmony and the melody are pure art. The song has so much depth musically, there are 3 vocal parts, maybe more, I hear each part and it's like listening "into" the song, you know what I mean? Kind of like looking into one of those odd picture where you look into the picture to find another picture, that's the real magic of the piece. Simply beautiful to listen to...Another song he performs compelling me to comment, is "When December Slips Away", when the voices are in harmony and sound like bells.For me each track on the CD is a listening pleasure. Donny's approach to all the classics are unique with snappy changes and harmonies to delight the senses. | 1positive
|
Amazingly catchy and entertaining...makes me wanna sing
I watched the American Idol show and wanted Kelly to win all the way. Her talent is beyond this CD...but it showcases her strengths nicely. "Just Missed The Train" and "Miss Independant" are the best tracks by far. All others are good...some better than others, but this is a great CD overall. I recommend it if you like Kelly's voice and really want some quality song writing...although very much submerged in the Pop genre. I look forward to see her to represent her voice appropriately!! | 1positive
|
If They were Metallica it would be called "LOAD"....
This is perhaps the worst album of the year. I had high hopes, but upon first listen I discovered this album really lacked everything previous albums had. Even "CLAYMAN" which I also thought was a very horrible album beats this. It's main problem is its not In Flames. It sounds like some Nu-Metal band trying to be something their not. I do like Nu-Metal, but In Flames isn't that type. They never have been, and they shouldn't have changed. They made a big mistake with this album. They also created a void in fans with this album. Even if their next album were back to basics it wouldn't be able to save this fan. I like change, but I like change for the better. | 0negative
|
Second Mistep In A Row
This is a popular debate amongst Slayer fans, but I don't believe that 1994's Divine Intervention was all that bad. It was fast and heavy, and seemed to be a sign that times were good for Slayer.Then that punk album came out and things started to get screwy.The first BIG mistake was 1998's Diabolus In Musica. Although it had some good thrashers, it was a weird, almost nu-metal sounding Slayer, complete with ridiculous amounts of down-tuning and Tom Araya almost rapping. It wasn't really experimental or innovative - it just sucked. Now, Slayer returns with what many hoped to be the band's glorius comeback, God Hates Us All.If this album is proof, He really might.The guitars are tuned down as much as B. Araya's vocals have for the most part been distorted via what sounds like my little brother's amp. Kerry King's flat-out laughable lyrics are a pitiful attempt to sound "street-smart". And what is truly disturbing is that for the first time ever, Paul Bostaph's drumming is actually the best thing on the record. He has improved tremendously since filling Lombardo's gigantic shoes, but his prowess doesn't salvage the album's most fatal flaw: poor songwriting. Although almost unlistenable due to the terrible, muddy production, "Disciple" could almost be a Slayer classic, "Deviance" has some eerie hooks and lyrics, "War Zone" has some Lombardo-esque drumming for about six seconds, and "Bloodline" is decent enough. However, the rest simply blows. "Exile" is basically a rap-metal number seriously lacking in creativity, and "Payback" has the glorious combination of annoying vocals and ridiculous lyrics. Of Slayer's two main songwriters/guitarists, Kerry King is generally considered to be not quite as talented as his counterpart, Jeff Hanneman.Then it should come as no surprise that this album is mostly King's creation.This is pretty much very fast nu-metal. To be horribly blunt, I actually prefer Diabolus, simply beacause there are some well-crafted songs and the production doesn't bury everything. Now that Dave is back in the band, I have high hopes for the next record, but if God Hates Us All is any representation of what's to come, then Slayer may be ready to meet the grave they've sung about for so long. | 0negative
|
Orgy kicks @$$!
Orgy isn't your normal Metal band because they aren't really Metal because the music isn't overdriven by the guitar. The vocals are really good and easy to understand. A good band if you like good Hard Rock. | 1positive
|
Same formula with a little more angst (3.5 Stars)
After the commercial and critical success of their multiplatinum, breakout smash Dookie, Green Day found themselves being cast out by their punk peers. The clubs they called home would no longer take them in (and due to Green Day's popularity, couldn't even if they had wanted to). Green Day's response to their rejection was Insomniac: a snottier, angrier and wearier album than its predecessor. Sometimes brilliant, sometimes boring, but always stuffed full of the same angst and paranoia as before, Billie Joe uses the same formula but works with some darker overtones this time around. "Brat" shows him waiting for his parents to keel over to get inheritance, "Geek Stink Breath" is a nightmarish tale of amphetamine use, "Jaded" is a dizzying attack of punk muscle, and "Walking Contradiction" is a classic example of Billie Joe's cynicism. While these songs are particularly strong and give us an inkling of just what Billie Joe's capable of creating, it's on the songs that aren't particularly about anything at all where the album starts to lose its edge. The weaker songs impact it just enough to make Insomniac the lesser of Green Day's previous works but with five stellar singles, including the technically stunning "Stuck With Me" and the dreary hit "Brain Stew," this is an album that Green Day fans can't pass by. | 1positive
|
Well, this is a bit different.
Before I write this, know that I do not usually stoop to the level of writing track by track specific reviews, but "With Teeth" is not so much a cohesive "album" per se as a NIN album like "The Downward Spiral". This is definitely Reznor's most different album, with the majority of the influence drawn from "Broken" and "The Fragile", in my opinion. The heavy tracks are heavy, and the mellow tracks are mellow (for the most part). Also, this album would probably get 4.5 stars, but since that option is unavailable, and also to try and average out the terrible 1-star "OMG TRENT SUX" reviews."All The Love in the World" - The opener is a brilliant piece of music, creating a pulse that throbs until 3 and some odd minutes into the song, where the lovely piano line takes over. From this, Reznor rides the line until the end of the song, with a stong returning vocal performance. 9/10"You Know What You Are?" - The first kick to the face. Speedy double-bass drums and Trent's enraged vocals bring the listener back to the "Broken" days, with the chorus completely exploding through the listener's speakers. A stellar track. 8.5/10"The Collector" - A weaker song, much more laid back and different from the first two. The lyrics are also lacking, but the synth/bass line holds the song together very well. The vocals aren't as impressive as the first two tracks, but the song is decent nonetheless. 7.5/10"The Hand that Feeds" - Ah yes, the object of so much controversy, hype, excitment and all else. It is also probably the most simple song on the album. The lyrics are still down a bit, but the effectiveness of the song writing on this track are evident, and it's message is carried across very well. 9/10"Love is Not Enough" - This will take most a few listens to appreciate, but it's industrial to the core. Vaguely a reminder of "The Collector" in it's "New-NIN" style, I find it to be a charming song, with a neat little synth in the chorus. Still, the best is yet to come. 8/10"Every Day is Exactly The Same" - Arguably the album's breadwinner. Lovely chorus, effective use of synth in the verse and overall a heartfelt performance. The songwriting is utilized to perfection on this track, definitely one of NIN's best ever. 10/10"With Teeth" - This one is bound to be misunderstood. An awesome, industrial, heavy song, with an unexpected break in the middle, leading to an absolute explosion of am ending. The lyrical content is also nice, with Reznor's "obsessiveness" shining through clearly. "AWITHA TEETHA"! 9.5/10"Only" - Without a doubt, the album's strangest song. A sort of Michael Jackson influenced drum beat, with a very, very 80's style synth. Reznor sounds absolutely upbeat here, seeming to have a good time. This one is definitely a love or hate. I appreciate it, but it's not one of my favourites. 8.5/10"Getting Smaller" - Probably the most "rock" song on here, it's a bit strange after the last track, but very nice. The live drumming is a wonderful touch on this album, and is wholly evident here as an asset. 8.5/10"Sunspots" - Here we go. A killer synth line, beautiful lyrics. One of the best tracks, has to be heard. 9.5/10"The Line Begins to Blur" - Quite the "steam of consciousness" of the album. It's not quite "The Day the World Went Away II", but it's close. Not one of my favourites, just because the next song completely blows it away. 8.5/10"Beside You In Time" - A song to be heard under the influence. Probably the best song on the album, in my opinion. Emotional, trippy, beautiful. 10/10"Right Where It Belongs" - A new "Hurt"? No, (I will get crucified by the NIN fanbase for this ) I feel that it is a much better song. The chord progression is completely astounding, the lyrics are beautiful, as all as the piano line. NIN really puts together the total package for the last track here, and walks away with another winner. 10/10Overall, "With Teeth" is my choice for the best album of 2005 thus far (Today being May.15). I can only hope that NIN will continue to produce such excellent music in the future. Definitely a worthwhile purchase, and also a landmark in the realm of modern music. | 1positive
|
Life- a review as we know it
This is one of Neil's and Crazy Horses best works. Rates right up there with Live Rust and Freedom! | 1positive
|
Proof That Death Metal Is Far From Dead
I just listened to these guys today. I bought both albums on a whim, and I have to say, this is some of the best death metal I have ever heard. I'm more of a prog death fan, as indicated by my love for Opeth, but these guys rule.They combine death, thrash, and progressive metal in one seamless blend. Just listen to "Black Seas Cry". Amazing stuff.Crushing riffs, keyboards truly used for atmosphere rather than to carry the tune, a guitarist whose solos can stand on their own...the only thing one can complain about Omnium Gatherum is the style of the vocals. They are about as brutal as it gets.Well worth the money. | 1positive
|
Great album, horrid remastering, irrelevant bonus tracks
Those pop culture curators and preservationists over at Rhino usually do a fantastic job of remastering and repackaging old classics for the new century (see, for example, the excellent reissues of The Stooges, Gram Parsons, The Cure, etc.). Unfortunately, they completely and totally butchered the sound on this otherwise fantastic folk-psychedelic gem.I am not an audiophile so forgive my non-technical description but basically they cranked up the bass which muddies and overwhelms the vocals, guitars, horns, and strings--essentially all other sounds. Further diminishing the sound is their unnecessary separation of said instuments: you have the acoustic guitars isolated to, and hence, coming out of only the left speaker, the horns coming out the right one, etc. This has the effect of providing neither good mono nor good stereo but some sort of crappy offspring of both.Given the fact that the bonus tracks are ho-hum at best, you'd do best to seek out the now out-of-print original issue. It's cheaper and the sound quality is better by some distance. (I'll give the Rhino folks one mulligan or two, but please don't ever ruin one of my favorite albums like this again!) | 0negative
|
no sound at all
This is one of of Police records I like most. Unfortunately, there is something wrong with SACD Amazon sent. It is not recognized by my McIntosh MPV861, so I get not sound at all. I tried to send it back from my country but Amazon's shipping agent in Venezuela (UPS via Aerocav) is charging almost USD 120 to return it, so at the end it is cheaper to keep this not sounding sacd here at home. | 0negative
|
Misses tremendously with this one!
I'll be the first to admit that what you hear on the radio as far as hip-hop isn't what it really is and if, as some of the reviewers here have suggested that this lp by Mos Def is refreshing because it doesn't conform to all the mediocre crap that's heard in regular rotation, I would have to agree. But considering that there have been so many wonderful releases this year (you want real creativity check out "Foreign Exchange" the connection w/Phonte of Little Brother and Nicolay from Europe on the production-now there's real creativity) like Jean Grae, Jedi Mind, Masta Ace and Killa just to mention a few, this lp doesn't even compare. I'm also one who loves to see the evolution of an artist as well as some experimentation, but much to the detriment of Mos Def, much like Common's "Electric Circus" does a lttle too much experimentation. He seems to have hard time determining if he wants to rap, sing, chant or do spoken word which definitely effects the continuity of the lp. Because of this Mos looses the depth and feel of what he's trying to accomplish with this release.First off, I'd rather much hear Mos spit flaming darts (which he's very good at) instead of sing, which he's not very good at. Sure, he did sing on "BOBS" but you still could get into the rest of that lp because it's good hip-hop. On this release, he starts off singing on "The Boogie Man Song" which is not the best thing, but it's bearable. But the fact that he chooses to sing on a number of the tracks had me hitting the skip button way too many times. Then there's the rock guitars, which again isn't all bad, but as we've seen with hip-hop artist, they seem not to understand the art of meshing the two genres together and on this lp there is nothing that would make one feel any differently. Most of the production is handled by Minnesota, most of which is sub-par to mediocre at best with two joints being produced by Kanye West (maybe it's me but why do cats want to keep working with this guy-his sound is so tired) which doesn't boast too well for the lp that the second of his two tracks is actually the best. Even Phyco Les (the ever consistent Beatnut) dropped a less than stellar track. The only thing that doesn't keep this from being a total flop is the fact of it's lyrical content-that is when Mos decides he wants to spit.For fans of Black Star, Medina Green, Mos Def in his Lyricists Lounge days or even BOBS, this album is not for you and believe me-YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED. If you are craving some Mos Def when he was strictly a b-boy/emcee, cop any of the aforementioned lp's if you haven't already. For those of you, who, like some of the other reviewers enjoy the mix and fusion of genres and experimentation, or if you enjoyed Common's "Electric Circus" then this lp is for you. Or if you're brave and have some extra cash to WASTE (not too much though) then give it try. You may or may not like it which will no doubt depend on your mood or the kind of day your having. You may even have to give it a number of listens before you actually start to like it, which if you like me have bought some really good lp's this year that remain in steady rotation or you're listening to the old stuff, then you won't give it a second listen after hearing it the first time. Maybe both he and Talib (who also misses with his latest but not nearly as bad as this) can get it together if they ever reunite as Black Star. | 0negative
|
5 is not enuff - this gets a 10
This album by Mitchell has to be the finest piece of music written about love, lost love, found love. It is honestly heartfelt and true to Joni. If you don't own this one, you don't love music!!!! No other work out there will take you on the emotional trip that this one does. I can't rave enough about this. I have a copy of this CD in my house as well as in the car, I will not be left without it, you never know when you'll feel the need for it.PS For all you Tori Amos fans, listen to this and you will see where Tori copped her style. | 1positive
|
Great album - very listenable
Hard rock, acid rock , jazz, television theme songs- showtunes?? Yep, all mixed together, and it works great.Awesome album. | 1positive
|
Not as good as I hoped
I was excited to get this CD but unfortunately the songs are too short- a fact I overlooked as I like to 'get on in' to my classic grooves, and I don't play it much at all. | 0negative
|