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don't waste your money
Don't know what happened...maybe it was Disney buying the company...but this video is about as educational as Mickey Mouse. The original simplicity and close up scenes of the past videos that moved slowly and were just right for babies is completely GONE! There are no opportunities to teach my baby anything and no good reason to watch this video at all! My ten month old, who loves all the other baby einstein titles, was completely bored by this one and wouldn't watch for longer than a minute. Too bad. | 0negative
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Niggly...Negley...I wish I'd never bothered
Last response, promise. "Smacks of racism"? I simply asked if Brazilians shared my point of view - Astrud IS a Brazilian, and Brazilians have varying opinions of her talent. No, I am not using a review venue as a chat room - I was responding to (like your "review") a personal attack. I did not start the rudeness. Yes, I am an audio engineer - no, I do not "claim to know everything". If you read my ORIGINAL review, you will see that I have an opinion that I expressed politely. Only after I was attacked personally (twice now) did I go any further. Such silliness!! | 0negative
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My Toddler Loves This!
This is an instant cry/ fuss-stopper in the car. The minute I put it on, my toddler stops crying and listens. The repetitive nature of the lyrics has taught my child the words "broom" and "bed". We shall see what else he learns from this fantastic cd. The songs are catchy and easy on the parental ear as well. I love it! My kid loves it! | 1positive
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I loved it!
All I could say was "Wow". I knew that Clay was talented, but I didn't expect him to sound so great. The songs Clay sang on American Idol were good, but they were a different style than this CD (more poppish). The first song "Invisible" sounds like the type of song Matchbox Twenty would sing. There is a style of this album that kinda makes it his own, and it is a style that you would like. Clay's voice is also more polished sounding, and more powerful. I must admit I like the beginning of the CD better than the end, but I still had to give it an overall five stars. He really does deserve the attention he has been getting - this album proves it for him. Way to go Clay!! | 1positive
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A Definite Trip Down Memory Lane
This is a great CD because the music is so soothing and it is the perfect album to play when driving home somewhere late at night or on a long car journey. This brings back a lot of memories in my family, because we have listened to it since I was incredibly young, and when I hear the songs now, I listen to the lyrics, and it really takes me back. The lyrics are great, the music is mesmorizing, the whole atmosphere is dreamy | 1positive
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OMFG, this album sucks @$$ !!!!
I am a total die-hard fan of Evanescence, and this Cd made me listen to more Evanescence. Ne 1 who isnt into Evanescence should buy this, because it makes u hate the tribute, and want to listen to the real Cd. I give this a 1 out of 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 stars.DO NOT BUY IT!! | 0negative
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Great ALbum
This is definetely one of the top ten albums of all-time. Brian Wilson was a true genius, I just feel ripped that I never got Smile it the form it was meant to be in. However, Sgt. Pepper's is still the best album ever, in my opinion. | 1positive
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Arrrghh!! This group is literally f*****g with my heart right now.
First time I heard this Don't Phunk With My Heart from the radio and couple of times thereafter it sounded quite impressive, but when the radio stations started to play it continously day by day, I finally got fed up. The last act was when my 9 yrs old little sister bought this munky biz, and still listens to it, especially song don't "f**k" wit my heart quite often, like she listens to that Gwen Stefani's sheit, L.A.M.B. too.Arrrghh! Damn, I can't take it anymore. It nearly makes me wanna do suicide or something when my ears have to suffer by the force of hearing this kinda music too often. | 0negative
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Long Time Bee Gees Fan Dissapointed
I've been a Bee Gees fan since the 70's and I just picked up a copy of this CD. I usually don't have to listen to Bee Gees albums before I buy them.But from now on I will. I think this album is a dissapointment.There is a little too much of Robin Gibb in this album.Barry Gibb sells albums. If Robin wants to be the main focus of the band he should go solo.If not he should get guitar lessons and contribute in other ways.There are a few bright spots on this album.Sacred Trust is good.Maurice's Walking on Air is also good.Barry's Technicolor Dreams has alot to be desired.If you liked to the last few albums you will be dissapointed with this one. | 0negative
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Excellent! simply...
Knowing Bonga style for quite a while I came to appreciate one of the most talented angolan and thus african musician...in this album he proves his ability to connect the past with the present without losing tradition...songs like Incaldido will simply make you stand up and dance and appreciate the richness of his melou voice with a rithm that is peculiar...listen on! | 1positive
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A nice twist on Bach
I don't listen to this album as much as I thought I would when I first bought it. Don't get me wrong, it's a good album in the typical Windham Hill fashion. However, when I'm in the mood to listen to Bach (or any baroque music for that matter), I listen to the real thing. This CD has some good tracks on it, but is usually makes me put in the real thing. | 1positive
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Absolutely Horrible!
I bought Aida along with LaChiusa's The Wild Party. How LaChiusa didn't win the Tony for best score I will never know- The Wild Party is far and out a superior work to Aida (musically) on every level.This work ...will never survive long on Broadway. It is absolutely horrible.I have about 100 cast recordings in my collection and Aida is conceivably the worst and that is no lie. I can think of nothing that is worse in my collection.The score is terrible and a pathetic attempt on the part of Elton John to come across as a serious composer... Tim Rice's lyrics are entirely laughable and just plain horrible. To think they take on a classic like Aida. Elton is not 1/10th of the composer Verdi is.It's so funny how this man...is viewed as a great musician yet Frank Wildhorn is brutally attacked. I don't see much difference...well:Aida vs. Jekyll&Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and even The Civil War---- I'd take Wildhorn over Elton! | 0negative
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It's totally wicked sweet!!!!
This is the best CD I have ever heard in my life. This is a CD that everyone should have. Like I said, It is totally wicked sweet!!!! | 1positive
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Swing with a little 90's edge to the lyrics!
I really enjoyed this CD. I love swing and this album has all the elements that make swing great plus some. | 1positive
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the funkiest song...
Of course this Album is genius but I dont want to reiterate what everyone else has said. Instead I will just say that Maybe Your Baby is probably the funkiest song ever written. When I first got a CD player, the first music I got was stevies fab four albums: Fullfillingness First Finale, Talking Book, Songs in The Key of Life and Inner Visions. These four records are some of the best music ever produced. If you have these four you have all the Stevie worth getting (unless of course you like some of his older motown stuff,tht's good too) | 1positive
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Too slow for Bossa Nova
These days when Bossa Nova is making quite a comeback, I don't really mind if old artists want to join in and fine tune their creative musings to the sound of sexy cool music.Unfortunately for Diana Krall, this does not look like one of her strengths. The orchestra dramatizes every song with sweeping intros and what-not whereas the heart of Bossa Nova is a Bongo and accompanied with classical guitar strings and the tempo is supposedly medium-slow as opposed to her downright slow and boring.In my old favourites like 'Besame Mucho' she sung like she did not take Spanish in one of her foreign language classes whereas in 'The Look of Love' like she has just lost love instead of found it.The thing here is slow, sweeping orchestration and a husky voice does not always equate sexy. I know she has talent but Diana needs to let it all come out and not 'try' that much. | 0negative
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What happended to Ian McDonald?
I am a big fan Of King Crimson. I have met Ian McDonald through my playing at the jam at BB Kings in NYC (I am a drummer.) I 've found Ian to be a very humble, modest musician and friend. When he told me he wasn't even consulted for this reissuse I was astonished. I really can't understand why the major orchestrater for this monumental piece of musical history was not contacted for it's reissue. | 0negative
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Love of the game
Mark Daly has really hit the mark with this CD. Every aspect from musicians to editing reveal his love of the mandolin and commitment to excellence. If you enjoy real music of any genre you will appreciate this album. | 1positive
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Louie Devito: Dance Factory 3
This was one of the worst albums I've heard. Very disappointed as I am a big fan of Devito's music. | 0negative
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Beautiful album
To be honest, I never paid much attention to drums in a jazz ensemble. Sax and piano (aka, "the tune") were the ones that determined my "ratings." However, this album totally changed my perception of jazz drums and drummers. The drums here not only accentuate and highlight other instruments, keep the beat going and fill in the blanks with delightful twists, but also take center stage and hold you in awe. Now as I listen to other jazz albums, I start to appreciate the different styles of drumming and how each adds a unique flair to the tunes.Every song is unique in its own way, and there is an even distribution of the fast and lively and the slow and dreamy. My favorites are New Scene, We'll be Together Again, Savoy Song, Clear the Way, and The Best Thing for You. Savoy Song is quickly becoming the Most Played song in my iTune Library. It's soulful, sensual, richly layered with sentiments, and makes a perfect song for midnight or early morning listening. The Best Thing for You features a long and impressive drum solo 1/3 into the song.Highly recommended. | 1positive
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very mysterious, haunting.
For those who saw 'Ghost', and listened carefully to the score in the background, should have expected to hear just that in this soundtrack. The music is haunting, yet interesting, for the most part it is good listening music. | 1positive
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A Hidden Gem
There are some recording and/or mixing problems with this CD .... and it is absolutely great. John was always best "in concert" and this was recorded late enough in his career so that he is in full, rich voice. The selection of songs is great and people who only hear his "young voice" on the hits played on radio will be shocked at his range, musicianship and overall talent. | 1positive
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KILLER!
Three amazing tracks, two of which are from soundtrack albums that really aren't worth buying (why should I have multiple copies of Bjork's "Hunter" or subject myself to Marilyn Manson defecating on the Sneaker Pimps' vocal tracks?) In addition, the radio version of "Welcome to the Fold" has been tightened up in the editing room to dramatic effect. Highly recommended if you can get it used at a low price. | 1positive
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Great Scenario-Author does nothing with it.
The whole basis for this novel, that the Nazi's won the war and Hitler's 75th birthday celebration is coming combined with a detective story is a "what if" readers dream but the author sets up a great premise and does absolutely nothing with it. Oh, there's a murder, and there's a secret behind the murder, but I can't believe all the other reviewers of this novel were even a bit surprised by the "secret" revealed. The only reason that even a moron couldn't guess what the "secret" is would be that there would have to be something else in a book this hyped, wouldn't there? Sadly there isn't. Also, the author pretty much stole the idea from Len Deighton's absolutely superb novel SS-GB which he could be forgiven if it was any good. SS-GB is the real thing and has an actual ending to go with the premise. Fatherland is a very poor imitation. | 0negative
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Not a Magik Journey, but Magical nonetheless
What happens when you combine many of today's bangin trance anthems and tunes with DJ Mag's #1 ranked DJ? This is the question that you shall answer yourself because if you want to experience the Majik that is Tiesto you WILL want to get this cd.First off, I will state that this is NOT my favorite trance album, or Tiesto album for that matter. The Magik series, Summerbreeze mix, and In My Memory (consisting of Tiesto's finest productions) have definitely made it hard to determine what I consider to be Tiesto's finest work. However, as far as this mix goes relative to what has been produced by other DJs I would have to rate this as one of the best mixes of it's time. And that is not easy considering the works of other heavy hitters such as Paul Van Dyk, George Acosta, Armin Van Buuren, etc..For anyone new to the Trance genre, this album will give you an idea of what is like to swim amongst a sea of glow-stick waving tranceaddicts in the most cosmopolitan cities of the globe. For those who have been loyal to the genre for years, you will not be disappointed. This cd is the next best thing to having the opportunity to appear at one of Tiesto's live performances.This is not one of those mixes that takes several play-throughs to develope an appreciation for. From the first track (M. Mayer), the beat immediately picks up, thrusting you into tribal rhythms (Acapulco, Planisphere). The beat dies down a little, only to be replaced by dreamy melodies (Darren Tate, Midway, Tiesto) and then soaring vocals (Jan Johnston, Sinead O'Conner). The only letdown of the entire cd imo were the cheesy vocals of "Electronic Malfunction", but that is immediately compensated for by Gareth Emery's "Mistral".The second cd starts off rather subdued with Catcher's Destiny Sunrise, but blossoms into quite a melody and a euphonic transition into Black Hole Production's Filterheadz "In Your Eyes". From then it keeps getting better with another Black Hole production (Andain's "Beautiful Things"), two tracks from superb remixers Solar Stone and the pychedelic '93 returning mix of James Holden's "Nothing" made famous by AvB's ASOT radio broadcast. After the excitement dies down with two tracks of melodic trance, "Forever Waiting" and "As the Rush Comes" , the mix kind of drags on with some more cheesy vocals from Tina arena. Fortunately, Tiesto manages to recover with P.O.S. "Remember" and one my personal favorites Solid Globes "North Pole".While not an impressive mix by the standards of a hardcore Tiesto fan, this certainly deserves a place in the collection of anyone who is a proclaimed tranceaddict. | 1positive
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Beautiful Story Telling
Whe nI first got this album, I wasn't sure if I would like it. I had been warned that it wasn't "normal" Ani music--and it isn't, at all. It IS, however, an album of beautiful, interesting stories about our past, present and future. I love to bring it with me on long car rides, especially when other people are with me. It keeps everyone's minds occupied and provides for good conversation afterward. | 1positive
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A WORK OF ART!!!
This album is AMAZING! I can't express it into words! Every song on this album was amazing! BUY IT BUY IT | 1positive
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GO ENYA
I USE ALL ENYA MUSIC FOR MY HOLISTIC PRACTICE, ALWAYS HAPPY TO HEAR HER TUNES. VERY PLEASANT, UNBELIEVABLY ABLE TO EXPOSE OUR MOST DEEPEST EMOTIONS. | 1positive
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I can't believe they've done this.
The concept of Pink Floyd's greatest hits is encumbered with two key flaws. 1) Pink Floyd never had any hits. They were an albums band. This endeavour is therefore a bit like trying to release Mahler - 20 Golden Greats or the Brian Eno - the Ultimate Collection. I suppose the good thing is that this release might help turn younger people on to the band, but this purpose would best be served by re-releasing the best albums in a cut-price version. 2) The selection is dodgy. In my opinion they should have skipped EVERYTHING after the Wall, as artistically there is nothing that even comes close to the band's 60s and 70s output.What's more I believe that some of these songs can only really be appreciated in the context of their albums. Money, for example, relies on the rest of Dark Side for its impact, so does Wish You Were Here. And...ah what the hell. I could go on until the cows come home. I would heartily recommend you getting Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and Piper at the Gates of Dawn. | 0negative
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he's a lier
He said that was going to be his last album but I heard he has another one coming out. He lied so he could make some money. I used to love Too $hort but he lied to all of us. | 0negative
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they really should have a negative rating system
these poor fools can't help but sing about pubertal angst. its a shame... what's more tragic is the fact that there are those who listen to such forms of music. | 0negative
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A well chosen album title
I was desperately looking through the internet for a tango "happy birthday" and the tune was there, in this album. After I purchased the cd, I read the booklet included and there I found mentioned that "the album's title is not merely a reference to the popular tune, but a celebration of the ensemble's anniversary". So, I was happy to have finally found a tango "happy birthday" but I was also disappointed because this was not the playful album I was looking forward to listen to.But this is a bit unfair for this excellent orchestra.If what you are looking for is innovations on the romantic classicals... well this could be it. The point is that this is an album for listeners who know their way into classical music.Other than that I should suggest that innovation regarding any classical music "playful" album would be to capture the listener's interest with more daring ways than that. | 0negative
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hit,hit,smash hit
A great smash hit. who could write,direct,sing 3 cds,pop,country and world music with 19 great written songs....that are all very good to fabulous....oh did i mention shania is hot......shes hot and perfect on all three cds. and her husband a genious song writer.....wow | 1positive
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Great!!
I am a long time fan of the Marshall Tucker band and was plesantly surprised by th quality of the cassette. It played wonderfully. | 1positive
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metallica at its best
this was the best metallica video i've seen out their! It by far has their best set including Feul, sad but true, So what, fade to black, i could go on forever it was so good. And if you buy it used you can pick it up pretty cheap. Definetly a Must have for metallica fans, you'd be robbing yourself if you didnt buy it also the fun goes on for over 3 hours. IS that great or what and even the second time it is still awsome, hell it gets better every time i watch it because you get to appreciate just how talented metallica is! Keep on Rockin and buy this video ! | 1positive
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Not a good album at all
Ma$e's new album, Double Up, is just awful!. All of the songs on the entire album have nothing. Virtually nothing on the album is good, except, I think, the song, "From Scratch". Being a rap fan, and knowing a decent amount about what constitutes a good album, I definately think that Ma$e should stop recording this instant! | 0negative
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save your money
It is pure garbage DO NOT buy this CD please | 0negative
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Sad
Frankly, I cannot believe someone put time and or effort into this work. I bought this in a bargain bin (no wonder...) and it is a collection of various people wrecking morricone tunes. Think sound quality on par with those little donkey kong hand held games beloved by kids in the 80s. It sounds like primitive midi-orchestrated synth cheese. Do not under any circumstances by this. | 0negative
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Leaders become followers
LZ was enormously influential in the rock world. The most influential? Maybe.So it's odd to hear these songs, which echo many of the people who imitated Led Zep.A couple of them, you could swear, were written by Rush or Chris Isaak. I can't hear any signs of musical progression -- this is standard rock that would be good for an average band. For guys with their pedigree, it's a disgrace. | 0negative
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The worst album of the year!
Can't wait for Ruben's album | 0negative
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Anointed; powerful!
Praise and worship that has touched believers and unbelievers alike; uplifting, anointed music and ministry | 1positive
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very poor
this album lacks any sort of musical depth and know how. there is a lot better experimental stuff out there by amon tobin, boards of canada, autechure, plastikman, richard james, among others. this is, quite simply, one of the worst buys i've had in some time. save your money. and you know it would be a very poor soundtrack too. | 0negative
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Can't Separate Nostalgia
I am Biased about this album. Many people's favorite songs or recordings are created at pivotal points in their lives. I'm sure anyone hearing this for the first time today will discard it due to dated production sounds. Some people dislike the pop-punk of the late eighties because it wasn't as hardcore as the 70's or early 80's. However, it was like its predecessor in that its goal was to disrupt and inspire. This album did just that for many people. If you like BR then this is the apex of all their material, in my opinion. | 1positive
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Pop at its pinnacle
I think that a lot of people were ready to clamber all over this and tell us how terrible it was. That is simply not the case. Where Britney Spears revolutionised pop music with her hit single 'Baby...One More Time', this expands on her winning formula. Unlike the last album, there's a lot less filler. The singles are all funky and sexy enough to appeal to any fan of pop music. Plus there's even a slice of reasonable intelligence with 'Lucky'.I'm sure that there's plenty of devoted fans of the Stones who'll say she's destroyed '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction'. Well, whilst it's not the album's best point, it's still pretty good and it's nice to see an artist cover a song and not keep it exactly the same. Congratulations to Britney for daring to cover and song and do it her way. And essentially that's what the album's about - doing it her way. Yes she may be the puppet of studio executives but there's no denying Britney's power and her message of self-assertation and not taking no for an answer are nothing if not punchy. There are even some good ballads on here, something which her rivals haven't managed to achieve - 'Lucky' and 'Where Are You Now?'.At the end of the day though, there'll be those that like this kind of music and those that don't. Britney isn't though-provoking or meaningful, but then she's not supposed to be. This is pure escapist fun, something you can dance to, something you can tap your toe to. Essentially, this is pop at its best. | 1positive
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Worst weezer cd by far
After pinkerton it's hard to follow up with something so good, and they failed miserably. this album is the same boring pop song over and over again. | 0negative
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Sad.....
...Excuse me, but I thought being a musician was about writing MUSIC, silly me. It turns out like all the sheep who listen to pop today that some people find it acceptable to write something for mere commercial value. Anyone who would say something like that is not a music fan at all. And myself being a "young fan", 23 years old, I know it's not by putting out drivel like this album that rock n roll is gonna make a comeback....I rated this album so low because from what I have been able to stomach so far, it is weak, and not rock....and one of the few bands out there who has the potential to ressurect rock n roll has failed. It's not just an issue of the music not being as "hard" or "heavy".....songs can be melodic and slow without being weak and poor musicianship.This album is sad indeed...looks like I won't be going to their next concert. | 0negative
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C'mon folks...this is a great Package
This DVD / CD does in fact capture Evanescence at a peak in their somewhat fractured career - yes, the video does jump around at times but I've seen far worse. Sound and video quality are excellent - which is not always the case with these packages. It was kinda cool seeing the multitude of different camera angles that otherwise, we'd never see. Add that to having the music videos and behind the scenes...only $9....Totally worth the $'s. They are back...but I think the world missed out on several years of what coulda shoulda woulda been from an incredibly talented singer and band. | 1positive
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good as always, but it's tougher to get into
i loved every second of tantric's debut-the intricate guitar work made me fall in love with the band.now with their second album, the guitar work is still there, but it is heavier by their standards.i think the classic "acoustic sounding" sound that they brought to the table on their first disc gave the band their signature style, and i do hear it with this album, just not in large quantities as the last cd.i also find myself having to listen to songs several times to get into them, rather than with the first album, i was jamming out to every song upon first listen.this is a great album, don't get me wrong, and i will continue to listen, but if checking out this band for the first time, stick to the debut for now.good effort guys.for fans of shinedown,3 doors down,revis,fuel,and days of the new (features former members of DOTN). | 1positive
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I'm a fruitcake, I'm a cheecake, I'm a baked apple
Ok, all kidding aside... I've been listening to Sapphiredaily. I love it. Yes, there are some duds. I stillskip past A.P.B., Sleeping with The Enemy, and I juststarted listening to Simmer Down. Everything else isvery hot. I laugh when people think Teena being 50 iscause for her not to be hip. She's always been at thecutting edge of the popular vernacular in urban culture,Be it hip-hop, jazz, rnb. She's timeless. I really likeLove Is A Gangsta. | 1positive
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Reggaeton is not hip hop
I hate this cd. The entire album is about sex and dancing in the clubs. I'm a 100% puertorican and I hate for real reggaeton. Kids in my Island are growing up listening to this (...) and don't know nothing about real lyrics and hip hop culture. I know that this reggaeton beats make u feel like dancing very sexy with the girls, but don't get confused that ain't hip hop. I hope that one day this reggaeton era would end. And one more thing, reggaeton is not original from Puerto Rico is started in Panama, so all the puertoricans that say is their music, they are wrong. | 0negative
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GARGABE!!!!!!!
I listened to this whole album and there are maybe 3 songs on there that are any good. The worst song is by far Gatman and Robin ( with Eminem ). The best song is piggybank. The production is good ( that's why I gave it a gracious 2 stars ) but the lyrics are terrible. I thought it was just me until I let a couple of my friends listen to it also and they all agreed with me. I was looking forward to this CD for a very long time. When I finally heard it I was very dissapointed. 50 is trying to sing on just about every hook on his songs ( isn't that one of the reasons why he dissed Ja Rule ) and he does not sound that great. If you are going to buy this and think it is anything like Get Rich or Die Trying, you will be dissapointed greatly.......Save your money!!!!! | 0negative
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Horrible Sound Quality
Why would a record company even release something like this? Steer clear of this album the sound quality is horrible. Maybe $4.99 should have been a warning. | 0negative
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fantastic introduction to opera
this really is an amazing set. rarely are compilation sets filled with such consistently good music as well as offering the breadth and diversity found here. also, this is THE introduction to opera, as far as i'm concerned. if you don't enjoy opera after listening to this set, then opera is probably just not for you. | 1positive
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Good Arrangements, Bad Singing and Stupid Lyrics
This is another one of those "lost masterpieces" that looks intriguing in the record shop, becomes more so as you read through the liner notes on the commuter train, but the by the time you get home and listen for five minutes, you know you've been had. How to describe this? Well, the instrumental arrangements are actually pretty cool, but the singing is mechanical and the lyrics are what I would call stupid. It adds up to an unpleasant mismatch sounding like a bad karaoke vocalist fronting a professional band.Also, the album cover is a little misleading. The front is just Judee next to a tree looking down, but the back shows her next to a tree playing a guitar. It suggests at least some self-accompanied guitar and voice songs, but there are none. | 0negative
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Suwannee
possibly my favorite c.d. garcia and grisman make magic together. what's with the 'arabia' bashing? that song is mint! this album has the most gorgeous rendition of 'friend of the devil' i've ever heard. you won't be disappointed with this recording! a must have for jerry lovers and grisman lovers both. Check Grisman out at Suwanneeee | 1positive
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Poor quality pressing
A fantastic band and a truly classic album but I had to return this item due to the quality of the vinyl LP pressing. Not only was there a large scratch on the first track that made it unplayable but there was a vicious level of surface hiss on the rest of the album. I have a newer Techniks turntable and the substandard audio quality is very evident. | 0negative
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GREAT RARE CLARENCE!!
OK first off I'm biased- I helped with this CD on remastering and remixing some of the stuff that never saw the light of day- or was remixed in stereo, so I'm biased but , I must say I love it! I grew up watching the Kentucky Colonels on Sunday morning TV in LA!!I mean -some of it isn't the best of Clarence White granted but, for most people who are just starting their Clarence White experience they will hear just how versatile he was and what was going on around him from 67 -72.Even if you are a hard core Clarence fan this stuff is great! and I must say a lot of "love" and attention went into the remastering of these tracks when need be. Please don't be put off by this other review- and no I am not on the record company's (ACE) payroll- | 1positive
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for completists only
True, theres a bunch of stuff here that wasn't included on the Peel Slowly boxed set, but...most of this isn't really anything to write home about. It's bottom-barrell leftover for the most part, but not without interest from a historical standpoint. If you've got everything else under their name and still want more, than buy it.I like "Hey Mr. Rain" and "Real Good Time Together" (which turned up on Lou's "Street Hassle" sounding radically different). "Coney Island Steeplechase" is a pretty cool song too. | 0negative
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I even stuck up for Load and Reload...but this?
I stuck with Metallica even through the Load, Reload, and Garage Inc. years. When everyone else was dissing Metallica, I always stuck up for them. But with this release of St. Anger, I feel like I shouldn't stick up for them anymore. The album is just a dismal effort, and I even find myself bashing them now; a day I never thought would come. The song frantic is rather good, and St. Anger is alright, but the rest of the album....ugg. This CD now sits on my CD shelf and never comes off, collecting dust, while Metallica's first 5 albums are always off the shelf getting scratched from being listened to so much. Go buy Anthrax's new album We've Come for You All instead. | 0negative
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To Be Born Again
Van Morrison's 1968 album is a brash testament to youth. In this album, the young Morrison - with his emotive guitar playing, scrappy, soulful vocals, and elusive lyrics - plays the cocksure Romantic poet, certain only of his muse-inspired vision. On this album Morrison plays his music his way.I specify "young" because it is almost impossible to imagine this album spawning from a middle-aged man. Van Morrison conceived this album before the greediness of the recording industry and the waning inspiration that comes with the passage of time had sucked out some (although certainly not all) of his vigor. On "Astral Weeks", Morrison plays the optimistic poet, ready and willing to expose his vision bare."Astral Weeks" was completed across three recording sessions that took place at the Century Sound Studios in New York on September 25, October 1 and October 15, 1968. From all accounts they were more like jam sessions - Van's backup musicians trying to figure out what the guy from Belfast was doing, how to drop rhythm under Van's scatting, improvisational vocals.Lester Bangs (the great Rolling Stone critic) has already paved so well the ground I tread now- that of contemplating this album.In his review, Bangs called the album both the "rock record with the most significance in my life so far" and "the product of an era." "Astral Weeks" is indeed a product of its era. But it also transcends all eras. I first encountered "Astral Weeks" more than 30 years after Morrison recorded the album. Its power moved me as it did Bangs decades previously.Van Morrison's creation transcends time because of its poetical and ambitious reach, emotional power, and interpretive ambiguity. The album's lyrics are like Silly Putty - to be shaped in the hands of the listener.Take the opening lines from the song "Beside You":Little Jimmy's gone way out of the back streetsOut of the window, into the falling rainAnd he's right on time, right on timeThat's why broken arrow waved his fingerDown the road so dark and narrowIn the evening just before the Sunday sixbells chimeAnd way out on the highwayAll the dogs are barkin' way down belowAnd you wander away from your hillside retreated viewWent to wanderin' Nordhbridge way out on the railroadTogether all the tipping trucks will unloadAll the scrapbooks built together stuck with glueAnd I'll stand beside you, beside youMorrison's lyrics and symbols are both highly personal and adaptable at the same time. The essence of Morrison's music is something listeners for decades have been able to adopt as their own.Underlying this mysterious, haunting, touching album is a redemptive quality - a horn rumbling through dense fog, showing us the way. | 1positive
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Buy the real thing
These "tribute" albums are no doubt intended as a compliment, but they usually do a disservice to the honored songwriter. This is especially true on this set, because Richard Thompson is a greater and more unique performer than arguably anyone who covers his songs here. Despite their punk roots, X and Bob Mould don't rock any harder than RT did on the originals of the songs they covered. The various folkies on the album have nothing on Richard, Linda Thompson, or Sandy Denny when it comes to great ballad singing. And so on...Be glad it's out of stock. Treat yourself to the real thing. | 0negative
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This CD gets REALLY old.
I'll admit it, I bought into the Natalie Imbruglia craze two years ago, and defended this CD to the death. I just played the album again in the first time for over a year and I'm really surprised how dated the melodies already sound. The problem isn't really with the melodies, which I guess are fine for the most part, but the production mixed with Natalie's singing voice and wannabe-poetic lyrics makes almost every song sound awkward and overproduced. Beneath the dancebeats and gimmicks of "Torn" and "Wishing I Was There" are some pretty good melodies, but it's really hard to notice when you're being cast into 1998 chick-pop Lilith Fair America. "Smoke" and "Pigeons and Crumbs" are brilliant ballads, however (especially the latter), and I'll stand up for them any day. The rest of this album...eh... | 0negative
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Wish I liked it more...
Melissa Etheridge is one of my favorite singers. Every other one of her CDs are ones I'd put on my "Deserted Island List." This one just doesn't do it for me. I love the singles "Like The Way I Do", "Similar Features," and, of course, "Bring Me Some Water." The rest, however, is fair to middling. I found the ballads just didn't work for me, particularly compared to the ones on Brave and Crazy, which I love. The quality of singing is as good as any other, and the musicianship is fine, but the whole package just doesn't come together for me. | 0negative
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Japanese One-Man Band Strikes Again
I hang around a lot of "Japanophiles" and Miyavi's name gets tossed around by them a lot. I tend to not buy into hype and this guy gets hyped all over the place, from conventions to concerts etc. But, I had $15 burning a hole in my pocket so I picked this album up. My first impression, within the first minute of the cd was: Wow. This guy can REALLY play guitar. I was expecting some sugary Japanese pop music, but I was rewarded with surprisingly soulful and complex music. I could listen to him play guitar all day, it just catches you.So, if you're a guitar enthusiast and enjoy bluesy/jazzy acoustic guitar playing with some good vocal accompaniment, pick this up. This guy will definitely surprise you. I can't wait to pick up his other stuff (I hear its electric but he already proves he's got the chops to play guitar) and see what else he's got.Get this! | 1positive
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cub away wif be
Norah Jones... either she ought to have her deviated septum fixed or she was suffering from a head cold when she cut this album. In either case, perhaps Amazon should put together a two-cd deal featuring Norah Jones and one of Jonathan Richman's records. Stuffy-nose pop fans, rejoice!But seriously folks, this stuff is not music. If you want to hear comatose jazz stylings, check out Blossom Dearie Sings Comden and Green or her version of Someone to Watch Over Me. This is pure heroin. You bang it in the mainline and fall back on the flophouse bed with the hypo still sticking out of your arm. Norah Jones, on the other hand, is not satisfied until her tracks ramp up to some up-tempo peak of countryfication. Just so you know she means it when she whispers out, "Cub away wif be... inna dight." Sounds suspiciously like the cold sufferer on a Nyquil commercial. | 0negative
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What A Shame...
Human Nature is a great song. Its one of the more R&B flavored tracks on her Bedtime Stories album. However these remixes are pitiful. It isn't wise to turn a R&B song into a dance remix first of all, she could of made R&B or hip hop type remixes. That would of been good, but these are pitiful. Don't even waste your money on this, just be satisfied with the album version on Bedtime Stories, because thats the best you will hear of this song. | 0negative
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process of virtualization
one of the best bands ever is goign virtual, this is a great album as every album of DT, in my opinion not as good as the gallery, in which they reached the perfection in melodic death metal, now they are going through other way (more electronic), it could be the beggining of something wonderful or it could be also the beggining of the end of "Dark Tranquillity", the legend. anyway it is a very nice album, i hope the fact of using clean voices so frecuent is not a sign of commercialization. | 1positive
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wish there were 0's cuz 50 sucks balls at rappin yet somehow people like him and would suck him off even if they were straight
Flat out plain and simple 50 cent sucks. G-Unit sucks. The game sucks. Almost any rapper you see on mtv sucks they are all the same garbage rappin about the same garbage about how gangster they are. Who cares i bet there are a lot more people who are a lot more gangster than any of these idiots on tv. They all just talk about how they get on all the hoes. Why don't you guys learn some respect women are people too they're not just used for sex and then throne out just like the condom they probably should have used cuz who knows what diseases they got from those dirty guys cuz you know they've done some dirty sluts in their days. Then they'll talk about all the drugs they do. Who cares drugs are played out they're just a waste of time and money and your life. Then they'll talk about all the people they've shot. I got an idea just sell your confession of murder to the whole world that's a brilliant idea why don't you just tell them who you shot and go to jail like the rest of em to become your overly huge cell mate named bubba's sex interest. Get real. If you like this cd you have no taste in music. This is not hip-hop, this is senseless rap. Whoever thinks this is hip-hop should listen to non phixion they're white and they're more gangster than any of these mtv fags. Plain and simple real hip-hop | 0negative
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Another Collection of Tunes That Are *Finn-tastic*
Neil Finn's first solo album like most of his other work, takes several listens to appreciate it's depth and richness. In this case I hope he gets the attention long deserved for a well produced CD.This disk is somewhat of a departure from the Crowded House "pop" sound being a bit psychedelic and moody. However, I highly recommend this CD to Split Enz or House fans, or for that matter anyone interested in good quality tunes. | 1positive
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Flawless Recording!!
This tribute album is by far one of my favorites. I have listened to it numerous times since buying it and have advised my friends to BUY THIS CD. The instruments, vocals and mixing is truly flawless. If you like great music, you'll love this CD. "Ride with Bob" is indicative of where music is going...it is going back to it's roots! | 1positive
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Wonderfull
A great stage compilation. Singers, musicians, stage performance... all well done to represent the spirit of far, distant and chilly Iceland. Modern sound and contemporary artists singing their lungs while musicians harmoniously pulling strings and banging drums. I liked it. HOWEVER! IF YOU WERE EXPECTING A SOLO Sigur Ros album - it is not. That is a compilation of various artists and Sigur Ros are only presented in the first and last pieces. | 1positive
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one singular sensation
my favorite movie of all time.....it captures the realness of broadway auditions and the friendships you make along the way....... | 1positive
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It's a dud
Entertainment Weekly was right on with their grade of "D+" for this CD. I bought it because I liked the previous Darkness release, but this one veers strongly into silly hard rock that is at best annoying and at worst completely lacking in any entertainment value whatsoever. There were moments on this CD where I heard traces of Boston, the "lite metal" of Scorpions or Def Lep, and most of all a whole lot of Queen. Unfortunately they've captured only the SOUND of those bands without any of the sparkle or melodic skill that made them special. I'm pretty amazed that there are people giving this album 5 STARS. (!!!????) It just goes to show, there's no accounting for taste (or a complete absence of it). | 0negative
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Actually, its completely painless!
What's there to say that hasn't been said about Yo La Tengo? A prolific, consistantly great band over a long long period of time. Here's to you, old friends! If nothing else, the songs "From a Motel 6" and "I Heard You Looking" make this worth a space in your collection, not only the two best songs on this great album, but two of Yo La's best. | 1positive
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Sex Pistols are horrible. Save your money
Alright, I used to be a huge fan of the Sex Pistols then I realized that there were WAY better bands out there then them. Sid Vicious was nothing but a coat on a hanger (only there for publicity purposes) and I don't understand how girls can find him attractive all he was, was a heroin addict who cut himself on stage (Yes Iggy Pop did this too but at least he was good and is an artist) he also ended up killing his girlfriend. He couldn't even play the bass!! Not to mention that horrible T-shirt with the swastika he used to wear and for what reason other than to make people mad and get attention. Johnny "Rotten" is just jerk off. If you want "Political" punk then save your money and get some Sham 69 maybe even some Crass, but then again there's only so much screaming one can take | 0negative
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Come away with me
I saw Norah when she first performed on TV with Willie Nelson and friends, I was floored by her voice and piano talent collectively.It was oddly enough Emmy Lou Harris @ 22, mixed with a touch of Patsy Cline, and a small dose of Bonnie Raitt. Incredible!! Can't wait for the nest CD. | 0negative
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Desperately Seeking This Album
I listened to this album when I was in graduate school in the early 90's, thanks to a friend of mine who somehow owned the music in a CD. It was the french version, although I didn't understand a word I was deeply moved by the songs. I've been trying desperately to get a hold of this album. Please please please have them make the wonderful music available again! | 1positive
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Not good enough
I feel that with Clay's incredible range, he can do far better. This CD is too unimaginative and bland. I'm returning mine unopened. Sorry, Clay, better luck next time. | 0negative
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jesse' s free fall(ing down)
Tempest and Gravity are real nice recordings by this artist.This one does not approach that level.Too many violins and middle eastern sounds.Do not make my mistake and keep your hands away from it.Govi - Guitar oddyseaAlex Fox - All his workLinstead - Sol luna tierraVillegas - Spanish kissThose are much better cd's. | 0negative
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Boston's Best Album!
Although Boston's debut album is by far their best seller, and seems to be the favorite Boston record of everyone I know, it's not mine. In my oppinion, "Don't Look Back" is Boston's best. I played this baby constantly in college, and it still sounds fresh today. Every song is so good, it's difficult to say which one is my favorite. Objectively, I would say "A Man I'll Never Be" and "Feelin' Satisfied" may be the best written songs, but "Don't Be Afraid" is the song I can't listen to sitting down. I'm not sure if I've heard that song in a long time without my voice screeching along with it.All in all, "Don't Look Back" is THE classic Boston album for me! | 1positive
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Off the hook!
Where to being... where to being...I was very shocked when I first listened to this CD. I was expecting it to be this huge hip-hop/dance CD, since I'm so used to hearing that kind of sound from Justin. Instead its... I don't want to say mellow, because it's not. The pop sound is toned down and replaced with more smooth R&B; licks. As I neared the end of the album, I kept thinking, "This is very Michael Jackson-ish." As soon as "Never Again" came on, though, all thoughts of that flew out of my car window.Althought I'm a diehard *NSYNC/Justin Timberlake fan, I was rather skeptical at first when I heard he was going to record a solo album. I bought it anyway just because I wanted to be a loyal fan, and I'm so glad I did. This record just proves how much Justin has grown as an artist after all of these years. His music has matured along with him, and I'm so glad that people get to see just how talented he really is. All of the critics that dissed him and *NSYNC are now praising him!My favorite song has to be "Cry Me A River". I love how he arranged the vocals on this track. It has a flow to it that hooks you. Timbaland was an excellent choice for a producer; I always love his instrumentals. As for the lyrics, all I gotta say is, "Hell yeah Justin! You bust that [person] down for breaking you!"Another favorite which I equally love is "Never Again". The emotion in his voice at the very end makes me wanna cry along with him! Listening to the hurt in his voice as he sings shows you his vulnerable side. You gotta respect him that can put all of his emotions for the world to see. Now that's a REAL man! | 1positive
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Why? Just because I'm a youth doesn't mean I don't want oil!
I'm fine with nice beats... I don't have a problem with them at all... I'm just wondering where the oil of initimacy is on this cd. This whole cd didn't even need the Holy Spirit to be produced : (What makes me sad is that I will probably get a bunch of other young people give me the thumbs down for this post or jump on my back because many of us are so brainwahsed that we will stick up for a "Christian artist" more than we will God. We call stuff holy but we leave out the holy spirit. That makes no sense! I love Canton but I don't love this cd at all._____Matthew 25The Parable of the Ten Virgins1"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4The wise, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.6"At midnight the cry rang out: 'Here's the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!'7"Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. 8The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.'9" 'No,' they replied, 'there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.'10"But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.11"Later the others also came. 'Sir! Sir!' they said. 'Open the door for us!'12"But he replied, 'I tell you the truth, I don't know you.'13"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. | 0negative
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Nothing Like Eminem
I personally have liked the past 2 Eminem CD's with great beats, lyrics, and choruses. On this D-12 album, lyrics mean nothing and there are absolutely no chorus'. If your a big fan of Eminem and black rap, this is for you. If you only like Eminem, don't buy this CD. | 0negative
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One of his two best cds
The other is Astral Weeks and I guess those were his two first ones.I used to see him at the Fillmore in the 60s when he was living in Marin County.Bill Graham must have liked him a lot because he had second billing most of the time in the shadow of Big Brother, the Grateful Dead and Airplane and many others.Then he moved back to Ireland and I think people discovered him through his recordings more than through his performances, though he has been a prolific performer all over the world ever since.One of the lyrical giants of Rock. | 1positive
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this is a horrible cd
nobody should buy this c | 0negative
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One hot band, one hot cd
If you've never caught Entrain live, this is what they sound like, drums and rythum, more drums and rythum. They are hot..and if you can't find something on this cd that makes you move, you must already be dead. Check it out. | 1positive
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GrEaT :0)
i'M nOt ReALLy iNtO tHaT hEaD-bAnGiNg MuZiC, bUt ThEn i HeArD oRgY & i WuZ LiKe WoW! i rEaLLy LiKe ThEiR MuZiC cUz iT'z DiFfErEnT :0) p.S. JaY gOrDoN iZ hOt... | 1positive
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Bwahaha...
Loaded up, hammered back, I'll smack you with my tire jack.All I gotta say and it's not even my quote. Buy it punks. | 1positive
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Josh Groban = Incredible
Words can't describe Josh Groban's voice. It is so full of emotion. You have to listen to truly appreciate it. Get this CD and you will not be disappointed. | 1positive
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definitely 2nd best
well...here comes another one. these guys kept promising something better...yet they keep delivering disappointments...their 2nd album was nothing comparing to the first...and this one has no difference...their music definitely comes after BSB's. | 0negative
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Aaron is a cutie & he can sing good to!
Dear person,This is a awsome cd! I lisson to it every day & I memorized every word, on every song. I have tons of Aaron Carter posters on my wall. He is VERY CUTE & CAN SING WELL!!! If I were you I'd buy it!!!Your typical Aaron obsessor, Elise Thompson | 1positive
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Wheres the hits?
I listened to this whole CD in my car on the way to work, and gave it a second chance on the way home. The second time I found myself advancing the tracks because the music was just nothing and boring. I was waiting for a big hit like NIN or Korn. No hits on this one, this is a stinker and goes into my bad drawer pile of CD's. I think that guy that is hosting the TV show seemed to be getting some hypes about this CD and that is why I bought it in the first place, his playing is really in the background and nothing special, the songs are run of the mill garage band stuff. If you can't keep up with the big boys, get out of the fire. | 0negative
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Masterpiece? Perhaps Not.
Sorry, I must be honest: ths is Not a masterpiece.I own many Bob Dylan albums, and I really like him, but this is -by far - my least favorite album of his.The whole album lacks melody. The lyrics are good, but the songs are long, even tough the songs are incredibly boring.The big problem is, you cannot say No to this album, because you're suffering in a really curious disease: you must say Masterpiece, to anything, you think you'll like, and this is Terrible!Let's face it: musically the album is weak, you must admit it. A little accoustic guitar and a bit of harmonica cannot satisfy me.Sorry boys & girls, I must take heart against your fury & your 'Not-helpful-review-voting-angry-mouse-clicking': this album is a BIG MUCKER. | 0negative
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Hey, what's happening with her?
Sorry, but right now I can understand why she was so desperately trying to claim attention with that ridiculous Superbowl performance. She knew that she's not inspired at all at these times (actually since AFY) and there are no excuses for her since she peaked with Velvet Rope and didn't need to leave the right way of doing music. She assumed in an interview that she sees Britney and Cristina as younger competition and this CD is a sad try to do teenage pop. The songs are simply BORING, she whispers all the time, the lyrics are VERY BAD, the rhythms are VERY BAD, the album is a waste of money, but I understand that everybody was expecting something better from her. This is sh_tty. | 0negative
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Beware which version
Make sure the version you purchase is not the German one, which cannot be downloaded onto your PC. I made that mistake and now have to buy it again. | 0negative
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Don't You Forget
I listened to Talk Talk with reverence when they first came out. They were a stately new wave, a band to be reconned with and not ignored. I argued with my 80's girlfriend about their lyrics and won her over. Fast forward so many years. I saw Gwen Stefani's music video remake of It's My Life and all I can say is Wow. She got it so right. Talk Talk is a timeless band. The songs they sing are true across the decades. Bittersweet. | 1positive
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It is 2005, not 1978. This is a mature album.
I have many albums that I loved on first listening, but have not had on my stereo in years. Like a meteor, they burned out fast after impressing with superficial flash.Then again, I have albums that took several times of playing through to "get it". These have more substance than flash, and they also have longevity. You hear something new on each subsequent listening.Shangri-La falls into the second category. Great melodies, finely honed deep lyrics, and songs that are actually about something make up this album. For me, it is almost a compliment that I like this album, which is rejected by people that are into reading the lists of the top 10 records of the week. I'll still have Shangri-La in my short list of CDs being run through my players in both home and car when those folks are on their 50th crappy album of mindless fluff.Knopfler is a grown man in his 50s now. His music should have and did change over the years. If you don't "get" this record, it might say more about you than the album. | 1positive
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One of my top-ten favorite albums of all time
I met Craig and his wife Nadia when they moved to El Paso. He had been tuning my piano for a few months. I knew he was an excellent musician, because after each tuning, I would know he was done when he did a "test" song - each one different, always haunting.One day at the local piano store the proprietor mentioned that Craig had produced several albums. He put one on, and I was blown away. I'd never heard anything like it. The variety of emotions evoked by the different songs is incredible. "Kissed by the Waves" will make you drift off into nirvana, yet "Train to Mombossa" makes you want to smile and laugh and jump for joy.His wife Nadia sings and also play violin on some tracks.This is the kind of album you can listen to over and over, yet never reach burn out. I've left it in my car's CD player for months, with no urge to change it. Craig plays all the flute parts, as well as the bongo-style percussion. He also is an expert at sound production (they owned a studio before moving to El Paso). The sonic quality of the album is stunning; crisp, clear, balanced - a great CD to show off your stereo system. One day while visiting his home, he showed me his flute collection. All wood, from around the world - Japan, Brazil, Spain, Mexico.I highly, highly recommend this, and the similar album "Bamboo". You will not be disappointed!By the way, Craig has been totally blind since he was 17. He and his wife are graduates of the Emil Fries School of Piano Tuning and Technology, where they first met some 30 years ago. | 1positive
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A musical odyssey
Actually this is one of the firsts reviews I write, but for this album I could write many more. This is with no doubt the best album of 2003, it is even better than radiohead's hail to the thief, and that is much to say. Absolution could take you from a chaotic end of the world to a peaceful landscape, song by song the album grows in itself until the end of the journey.There is no low points here, you don't even think in skip a song, and the best thing is that it starts to like you more with every listen.Even if you're not a muse fan this is the best way to get into their music, you'll feel the power of this album since the first song. | 1positive
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He Loves to be loved!
Bowie's star was rising so fast that it was hard to believe this album came less than a year after "Ziggy Stardust" and was followed almost immediately by Bowie's first of many announcements that he was retiring. But with the Spiders band firing on all cylinders, Bowie was writing songs so quickly that he had recorded "The Jean Genie" in one night, was playing it in concert the next day and saw it hit the charts in England by the end of the month.It was that kind of enthusiasm that informed "Aladdin Sane." While it may not have the knock out sensationalism that snuck up on unsuspecting listeners the way "Ziggy Stardust" did, it is still an amazing document of an artist in his element. The glam rock is still the predominant element, but pianos suddenly move forward and the music became as theatrical as the stage persona. "Time" has always reminded me more of Brecht and Weill than Marc Bolan. "Cracked Actor" also just oozes a sleazy Hollywood sentiment that mere rock couldn't. Bowie was aspiring to be "art" here and hit the mark pretty often.But it never meant he was passing on rock and roll. "Watch That Man" states that firmly, and "Panic In Detroit" is brilliant. The Spider's run through of "Let's Spend The Night Together" captures the directness of The Stones but getting Bowie's distinct handprint. "Lady Grinning Soul," the disc's closer, is one of the most intriguing numbers Bowie's ever written. As a whole, "Aladdin Sane" maintains its status as a great Bowie album.The remaster and bonus cuts are OK, but don't add much to the Ryko Version, and the liner notes are fun. The plusses to the bonus disc are the superior sax version of "John I'm Only Dancing," the single of "Jean Genie" as well as the live versions of "Changes" and "Drive In Saturday." ("All the Young Dudes" actually pales next to Mott's.) If we keep getting this kind of quality from the Bowie reissues, I anxiously await more! | 1positive
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