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One of the best
This is one of the best Texas live albums I've heard. It you like real, honest country musice you have to have this album. Lots of special guests too. | 45 stars
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Mediocre
This is not truly a step down from their last album. (I still believe it is above Coldplay.) But this album is too smooth. There are just too many weak clichés and earnest heartfelt vocals. There is nothing original here and the band lacks any real substance. That being said this is a very tolerable album and is not trash and while the other album was not great, not a single song on this album matches "Your Eyes Open" from their last. "Is It Any Wonder?" is a little edgy but it feels extremely commercial as it gets old after several listens.Overall - 5/10 If you liked their last album this is more of the same and should suffice. | 23 stars
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Think of Roses
Guy Forsyth's "Needle Gun" joined my collection eons ago back in the vinyl days. It's been a long time since I pulled it out. I was on a search for Mark Addison whose bandBorrowersdid a stunning CD that was stunningly obscure. So I decided to check out this 2005 CD, Guy's latest as far as I know, "Love Songs: For & Against." Wendy Colonna who at times sounds like she's channeling Bonnie Raitt on her own CDRight Where I Belonghelps on background vocals on "Brand New Day." It is an excellent song about a fantasized breakup, "I'll be on my way, some day you will hear me say." "Rise Up" is an incredible blast of energy with Guy's spoken opening that breaks out into a blistering guitar attack and Forsyth's vocals passionate and moving, "Seize the sign, voice of the people, you are mine, rise up." "Take Advantage," written with Darden Smith is a slow bluesy smoker about a woman who gives too much. Fred Eaglesmith sings a song "105" about the speed he likes to drive. This isn't that song. Forsyth's "105" is about a day so hot that the guitar wails and boogies like a summer maelstorm where even the gates to heaven are locked, "This land is spoken for, this land don't belong to you no more." "When I say 'red,' I think of roses; When you say 'red,' it's bloody noses," Guy sings on a catchy track written with Mark Addison. The CD concludes with the silly washboard track "Shake It in a Circular Motion." This is an excellent set from one of Austin's brightest lights. Enjoy! | 45 stars
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great CD, good clear recordings
Oh man, Just take a listen to "clyde" and youll know what I mean, I got the cd before I went out with a group of friends on a friday football game, we listened to that about 15 times with 10 people in the back of my truck. Excellent CD. | 34 stars
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They're the best
I think that the Nsync c.d is really good and i just cant understand why people dont like them. They are really good and I dont think people should dislike them that much. They are really good singers and I for one loved their album. | 45 stars
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Ever Cool, Ever Fresh, ever WASP!
(My review scale: 1- Bad, 2- Average, 3- Good, 4- Very Good, 5- Excellent/Classic)Of course it was easy to be fresh if you were WASP in 1984, and that's what this furious debut was, even if it wasn't completely original. WASP's debut fits alongside Ratt's, Out of the Cellar; Quiet Riot's, Metal Health and Motley Crue's, Shout at the Devil, in terms of 80's metal impact! It is a masterpiece of melodic metal pounding!WASP, fronted by Blackie Lawless (who's only former claim to fame was being a member of the New York Dolls for about 10 minutes) came storming out of the L.A. club scene with the kind of reputation reserved for criminals. Stories of their wild stage show, featuring naked women chained to racks, raw meat, beheadings, and discount ticket prices for fans showing up at shows with a pint of blood (all donated to the Red Cross) made WASP legends before they ever had a record deal. A hard legend to live up to, but with this 1984 release, man, did they EVER live up to the billing. The bottom line here is that while it could be easy to dismiss WASP due to their over the top theatrics, there's not a single throwaway track on this album!!!You start with the ultimate WASP anthem, "I Wanna Be Somebody", which is among the best metal songs of all time. Then the almost as catchy "L.O.V.E. Machine", which came along with a video that video channels refused to play in many countries, including Much Music in my own beloved Canada. (It does get airplay 20 years later on the Much Loud channel)Smoking rocker "The Flame" continues side one's relentless pace, as it stretches Blackie "Doom Brother" Lawless' vocal range. Side one ends off with good rockers, "B.A.D." and "School Daze".From the good old vinyl days, side two of this disk just keeps blasting! "The Hellion" is furious energy! "Sleeping (In the Fire) is a nice power ballad. The last three songs on this disk just COOK! "On Your Knees" is one of their best, while "Tormentor" foreshadows Blackie's future sound a bit. The album closes with the heavy and fast, "The Torture Never Stops".This album is just so damn good! It features the original and BEST lineup of the band, Blackie, Randy Piper, Chris Holmes and Tony Richards. Leather, studs, bolts, nails, chainsaw codpieces, blood, sex, violence, lunacy...and rock and roll! This special 80's Metal release will always be among my faves! The added songs on the CD release are totally unnecessary. Buy it! | 45 stars
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Great song, two mixes
Soda's Handsome is a fun dance pop song in the vein of Britney or Mandy Moore. The bonus for buying the single is a fun more dancey version of the song. | 45 stars
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Richter's Unmatched Insights Are Well Worth the Price
Unlike many pianists, Richter, a Russian-German from around the Ukraine who was famous for being his own worst critic, would not perform a piece unless he felt he could add something to the way it had been interpreted by others. This CD is an outstanding example of just how much Richter could add. He opens so many new windows onto these compositions that even if you have heard them for many years, you will find new insights and ways to hear, understand and enjoy this music. These are exquisite performances. It is almost as if Richter demands that he be able to justify each note as an intrusion on silence, and hews to a sort of baseline of calm, departing from it only when the music requires it, or perhaps examining each work from the ground up. There is no "wallpaper" here. I could not take any of these selections for granted. Richter has this effect in many cases, his Appassionata sonata, Rachmininoff 2d concerto and Tchaikowsky 1st being only the first examples I encountered as an adolescent. Over the ensuing years I have grown to understand how this man came to be lionized by so many. Though some pieces seem simple, Richter, through his unmatched capacity for reflection and interpretation, draws from them their inherent beauty, power and passion. The music on this recording enriches one's emotional and intellectual life. It is the opposite of New Age. | 45 stars
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Not sure yet
Incredible. Yet again the chilis have taken a new direction, now combining the funk of BSSM, the psychedellia/alternative of Californication, and the pop-rock of By the Way into one massive album. Even elements of One Hot Minute are evident in "Readymade."Ranking this up to the others is too tough to tell right now. I'd probably still put BSSM and Californication above this effort, but then again those are classic top 500 albums. Maybe when the dust clears I'll get a better grip on where this lands, but for now, a great album a step below the previous mentioned. | 45 stars
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Great if you're looking for a melodic onslaught
Ok, like many others have said, Norther does sound like Children of Bodom in many ways, but they do have their own sound, it just doesn't jump out at you right away. But if you listen closely and more than once, you will find that Norther is not a "Bodom ripoff" as some have said. The keyboards are used for more than just dueling solos and the guitars are not tuned down on this album, as opposed to COB who does tune lower. There is a lot of melodic riffing and soloing, with some very harsh vocals to boot. Petri Lindroos is a strong vocalist in the vein of Alexi Laiho, but again, with a few listens, you'll be able to distinguish his voice from Alexi's. Overall, a good listen and worth your money - I still prefer Children of Bodom over this band, but that doesn't take away from the skill that this Finnish band has. Check 'em out. | 34 stars
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One of the best from russia
This is russian music and singing at top level. Here you have Moussorgskys OWN versions and not the softer, in my opinion a bit duller Rimsky-Korsakov version.I go for the so called (most) original, the last one here and if you just want one you can buy it as a one single opera cheaper but this set with two different versions is still a bargain and well worth its money.I think this is THE most russian opera you could get and Moussorgsky was a genius. And how about Gergiev et al? They are not so bad either (they are VERY good about this) so do youself or a friend a favour and buy this. | 45 stars
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Excellent
Non-trashy, which is Alice in Chains better music. Soft, somewhat melodius songs that are enjoyable to listen to, but still have that sick twinge of grunge. Very good album. | 45 stars
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Smite 'em! Smite those Midianites! Smite 'em again!
Neapolitan Nicola Porpora ( 1686-1768) wrote at least 53 operas as well as reams of instrumental music. One of the most international of composers, he held lucrative posts in Italy, Austria, and Germany, and in 1729 moved to London to establish an opera company in competition with Handel. The Oxford Dictionary of Music declares that he failed there because he was "no match" for England's favorite adopted son; the truth is that Handel's opera company was failing also in the neo-puritanical London of the 1730s. In any case, Porpora returned to Vienna, where he was briefly the teacher of Joseph Haydn.Il Gedeone is, historically speaking, an Italian oratorio rather than an opera, though I can easily imagined it on stage, perhaps in a modern setting on the model of the Christie/Sellars staging of Handel's Theodora, with the Midianite Prince Oreb looking suspiciously like Sadam Husein. The plot is the Biblical story of Gideon, another youngest son blessed by Y_w_h with preternatural confidence and craft. Most of the action, of course, takes place off stage, as was typical of Baroque opera, and is narrated through the extended recitativos. Porpora's recitativos are faultlessly conventional; aside from some interesting instrumental accompaniment, in other words, they cry out for visual support. Otherwise, you might find yourself fast-forwarding to the next aria. But then you'll be rewarded; some of the arias are truly eloquent. My favorites are Gedeone's first, Oreb's lament at defeat, that of Gedeone's father Ioas in solemn celebration of victory, and Gedeone's final aria 'cogliete amici' with a brilliant trumpet obbligato. The polyphonic choruses at the end of each act are also quite grand and dramatic.Porpora's music is remarkably similar to Handel's. I wouldn't be at all surprised to discover that they gleefully plagiarized each other. If you're a Baroque addict who just can't get enough of 'Il Sassone', Porpora will answer your needs.But, as I said above, Il Gedeone was written as an oratorio, in the Roman tradition of opera-like works to be performed at the altar. Porpora wrote it in Vienna, the second great center of counter-reformation oratorio composition, supported by the Hapsburg Emperor Leopold I, himself a composer. One of the attractions of this 2-CD performance of Il Gedeone is the brief but lucid history of the Hapsburg oratorios in the notes, written by Jürg Stenzel. The libretto, by the great Pietro Metastasio, is included in Italian and English.Martin Haselböck conducts the Wiener Akademie in a spirited, stylistically flawless performance. Countertenor Kai Wessel sings Gedeone, countertenor Henning Voss sings his retainer Fara, and both reach their technical apogee at the critical moments of the libretto. The same can be said of bass Ulf Bästelein. All three get better and better along with the music, sounding thin in their recitativos but glorious in their major arias. Male soprano Jörg Waschinski follows the same pattern; his first act singing seems strained -- a falsetto that rings a little too false -- but his final aria, noted above, redeems him. All in all, this is a forceful performance, possibly the best example of the art of Nicola Porpora available. | 45 stars
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Outstanding film!
Our kids love this one, can't see it enough! And it actually has plot, a star cast, and excellent special effects! | 45 stars
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One of the best albums I've heard in a long time!
This is just a brilliant disc, sounding like no one but Type O Negative. The band sounds tighter than ever, but at the same time this album has a looser feel than previous albums. More confident, even. TON keep getting better and better! Get this disc!! | 45 stars
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If you like "Time Out", you'll go for this too
Most people who listen to this album have already heard "Time Out" and are quite familiar with the Quartet's innovations with 5/4, 6/4 and 9/8 time. But many may not know how those ideas may have come from the previous year (1958), when Dave, Paul, Joe and Joe toured Europe and (South) Asia. If you like "Time Out", this music will sound right at home.While every track is excellent, "Brandenburg Gate" with its circle-of-fifths modulations is lovely, as is its Polish-inspired companion piece "Thank You". For those who like a driving rhythm, "Nomad" will suffice quite nicely, while "The Golden Horn"'s speed puts you in mind of the later "Blue Rondo" (from Time Out). "Marble Arch" swings easy, while "Calcutta Blues" is simply beyond description. It must be heard - and felt.Another bonus with the CD are new liner notes written by the artist in 1991's "Revisit with Dave." For the Brubeck enthusiast, this disk MUST be part of your collection, while for the jazz lover, here is yet another example of how an American-originated art form travels - and translates - quite nicely into other settings. | 45 stars
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Deceptive
I really enjoy the quality and presentation of all the Celtic Woman DVDs.Now that I've had said that; allow me to to say that I hate to be deceived.Since this was nothing but a montage of the previous concert DVDs, the producers should have made that clear. Yes, the DVD is high quality and the performances are fantastic as they are on the first two DVDs.Since I already have the first two DVDs this was a waste of money. | 12 stars
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Parallel to the Stone Roses "Second Coming?"
In 1994, the Stone Roses released the fine album "Second Coming," in which, I believe, the band paid tribute to several legendary bands, including ZZ Top ("Driving South"), Led Zeppelin ("Tears") and The Grateful Dead ("How Do You Sleep"). A year later, the Charlatans U.K. (who are often compared to the Roses) released their self-titled album, which, though I don't feel is quite as good as their first two, was a definite improvement over their third album "Up to Our Hips." Like "Second Coming," the Charlatan's album pays tribute to several classic rock bands, and especially the Rolling Stones.I like the way this album starts and ends, with funky instrumentals. "Nine Acres Court" also has sort of gospel feel to it, as do some of the other songs. Tracks two through five are solid songs that represent a good example of the range of the band, from acoustic through electric, plus the ever-present organ, but now more of a background instrument as opposed to in the band's first two albums. As a prior reviewer noted, "Here Comes A Soul Savior," copies the primary riff of Pink Floyd's "Fearless" (from "Meddle") so blatantly that I'm sure it was intentionally done. Next, comes my favorite track on the album, the obviously Rolling Stones inspired "Just When You're Thinking Things Over," with some superb piano work from Rob Collins (who was tragically killed in a car accident a year later). "Tell Everyone" sounds to me like it's part Rolling Stones (perhaps "Fool to Cry") and part The Allman Brothers (perhaps "Sweet Melissa"). Compare "Toothache," to the Stone Roses "Driving South." My second favorite song on the album "No Fiction" starts off exactly the same way as Neil Young's "Down By the River," surely one of that artist's best songs. In an album chock full of hooks, "See It Through" has one of the best.When one band tries to sounds like another, one can think of it as a form of plagiarism or tribute. Since the Charlatan's have their own distinct style, in the case of this self-titled album, I consider it to be the latter. | 34 stars
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It Won't Break Your Heart...
Merchant returned to true form with this album. I for one did not care for the midle of the road pop tunes on her debut disc, Tigerlily, and was genuinely impressed by her sophomore effort.Ophelia is a model album, and although it does delve into dark and somewhat contemplative thought, it's soul is spirit-lifting. From the haunting and all-encompassing title track to the eerily anachronistic remake of an 1887 song (When they ring the Golden Bells), Natalie is at home in the material.Unfortunately for Merchant, her chief single from this album was the throwaway pop track "Kind and Generous." The far superior single "Break Your Heart" was largely ignored, and it is a pity for it had lush trumpets, beautiful rhythums, and Merchant's warbling voice to ease between the notes. Flip in this CD for an evening of enjoyment!While it admittedly can be less than inspiring at times, Ophelia is a maserfully crafted album. | 45 stars
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I can't help but roll my eyes...
The negative reviews here almost all have one thing in common: the people criticizing this album are doing so because it's different, not because it's bad. Or, perhaps it would be more accurate to say that these reviewers are saying "It's bad because it's different." And that's ignorant.It's true, though. Finch is different form what they were.For one, the utter change in sound between this release and their first should make Finch stand out above most other emo bands, save for Brand New who did the same thing between Your Favorite Weapon and Deja Entendu. I've realized from reading several listener reviews (it's hard not to) that words such as "shocked" or "surprised" frequently come up at the reaction of Finch's new direction, and this bothers me.It bothers me because these are the people who, somewhere in their review, say, "if you were a fan of `Grey Matter' or `Project Mayhem,' you'll probably like this album." Well, if the band released songs like that on their first album with sprinklings of similar sound throughout, then why shouldn't we expect this? Not only that, but three years between two releases is a long time - and I know that if Finch had sounded the same way they did on What It Is To Burn after that long, I would have been disappointed.After all, any emo band could have done What It Is To Burn; the fact that a band named "Finch" did it makes no difference at all. The difference comes in with this release, in that Say Hello To Sunshine is really difficult to compare with anything, as I have yet to hear anything that's really at all similar to it. In fact, I'd say that the most unfair comparison you can make in regards to Sunshine is with What It Is To Burn, as the sound of both albums has become so polarized (along with most of the band's fanbase).I've been reading about how Finch has matured (from the people who actually like Sunshine, that is), and I think that's true in some ways and false in others. In terms of sound, I think that yes, the band has aged quite nicely and definitely has a more solid sound. In terms of lyrics, though, I'm not so sure. Re-listening to Burn makes me realize that the band wasn't too "mature" to begin with (as most emo lyrics would reveal), and I can tell you that I know a lot of immature people that could write lyrics like those found on Sunshine. Gone are the songs about love and relationships, replaced by commentaries on insanity, depression and faith. Which works, considering the new direction the band has decided to take.Nate's voice has vastly improved over these three years; his vocal range has increased dramatically and it allows him to convey emotion like he never could on Burn. Songs like "The Casket of Roderick Usher" (a song reminiscent in some ways of "Project Mayhem") demand his voice to be volatile, while the song "Ravenous" does nothing but show it off (albeit very thoroughly).Here would be a good place to mention some of the album's standout tracks; "Insomniatic Meat" opens the CD and proves the band's not who they were. The lyrics to this song are well-written and the ending reminds me of "What It Is To Burn's" anthem of "SHE BURNS!" "A Piece of Mind" has a more mainstream sound with a nice balance between screaming and singing. Nate sounds like he's on the brink of insanity in "Hopeless Host," a song that has to grow on you as it successfully breaks from the verse-chorus-verse standard. And, of course, "Bitemarks and Bloodstains," the CD's single, is catchy in its own right and it really sounds appropriate for the band as a whole. In fact, every song on here has something about it that stands out. This is an easy listen from start to finish.Anyway, if you haven't figured it out by now, the sound on Sunshine is much heavier to compliment the darker overall tone of the album, and although sometimes it feels like the music was made solely to fit the lyrics or vice-versa, it almost always comes together in the end. People who wanted What It Is To Burn 2 can find it elsewhere - get cookie-cutter emo albums such as Where You Want To Be by Taking Back Sunday or Remember Right Now by Spitalfield.For the skeptics who absolutely must compare Finch's two albums, don't look at it like What It Is To Burn by Finch vs. Say Hello To Sunshine by Finch, look at it like What It Is To Burn vs. Say Hello To Sunshine by Finch. And if you're looking for something on What It Is To Burn that might give you an idea of the content on Sunshine, don't listen to "Grey Matter" or "Project Mayhem," as neither really sounds anything like Sunshine does, though you can tell it's the direction Finch was taking. I think the most Sunshine-esque moments in Burn were when Nate screamed "It's sharpening!" in "Untitled" and "With my hands around your neck, who will stop me now? WHO WILL STOP ME NOW?!" in "Three Simple Words."Finch has changed. You can tell that by the fact that every single review here says so, because even the titles of the songs show the band's new focus, and because it should have been obvious that the band would have over three years. But you'll never understand until you listen to the CD's opening words - "Oh my God, I think I'm blind" - to its last line - "I wrote it down in blood!" Then you can judge for yourself, because no matter what anyone here tells you, it's not what you expect. | 45 stars
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WOW!
a great album. with such deep lyrics in songs like "never gone" it is difficult not to shed a tear. what seemed like a long 4 year wait for the Backstreet Boys return to the music charts today was well worth it. With great dance tunes like "Beautiful Woman" to edgier rock pop tunes like "Climbing the walls" this album is overall amazing. Go get it! | 45 stars
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Get the album or Die
New Edition has truly shown the fans that they have nothing but One Love for all of us. With this much anticipated album, they have generated talk even among people such as myself of the young age of 20. Tracks on the album that are just off the hook are of course "Hot 2 nite" which sets the atmosphere for a club dance. The Conference Call which sets the atmosphere for the record and grabs your attention, lets you know right away that the album is off the hook. New Edition was formed in the year of my birth, so this is like a part of my history, and I am glad to be in it. If you haven't copped this album yet, WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU WAITING ON!!!!! Go out and get this ablum "One Love" and get Hot 2 Nite with New Edition!!!!!!! | 45 stars
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Solid
All instrumental fare. Very flashy, very impressive, but not really the place to start for Thompson neophytes. | 34 stars
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Great Movie!
Funny and excellent continuation to another classic movie. Both movies are a must see. The picture quality on Blu-Ray is awesome. You never get bored to see it over and over again. | 45 stars
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Good Compilation But Missing Other Wanted Stuff
Why Isn't Mr. Incognito included. Excursions, Words Spillin off my tongue, and even Push it along??? Im a big ATCQ fan but im disappointed... Nothing in it would make me pick this up.. This is a great album for people who never bought any or all ATCQ albums... WHERE CAN WE PICK UP MR. INCOGNITO? Im glad i got this as a promo | 34 stars
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Sweet Licks
This was one of those CDs that you buy because you like one or two songs and then you get it home and it's just amazing. At first listen it's the kind of music your parents call "noise", but then you start thinking "Hold the train there, buddy! Is that a melody I hear? Har-mun-ee? OH MY GOODNESS!! This is MUSIC!!" It's a great blend of thumping rhythm, sweet guitar licks, and vocals that just penetrate. An excellent addition to any music collection. | 45 stars
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The sleeper album in Sabbath's canon, given the Deluxe treatment
Originally released in 1983, this is the the lone, unjustly overlooked amazing album released by Sabbath. After the falling out with Dio(R.I.P.) and the infamous Live Evil album, Sabbath was left with only Tony and Geezer(Vinny left by this time as well). They recruited former Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan for this album, and welcome back Bill Ward on drums. When the album was released, there was a great travesty surrounding it, particularly over the final mix of the album, to which Ian is reported to have 'puked when I heard it'. No matter the mix, Sabbath had turned out an all out hard-rock/metal album, filled with some of Tony's best riffs to date. Even Ozzy stated how much he enjoyed the album. But as soon as things came together, they fell apart just as fast. Bill was unable to tour, so ELO drummer Bev Bevin was brought in four the tour, now famous for the pre-Spinal Tap stonehenge stage sets and midget devils. After the tour, Ian parted ways to re-join his Deep Purple Mark 2 line up band mates for their reunion the following year with Perfect Strangers. Sabbath was inactive for a few years afterwords.As for this 2011 Deluxe Edition, it is one of the best yet. For the sound, it's not a remix like they were hoping to do, unfortunately the tapes could not be found(really Sony??) but it is stated they still want to do a remix when/if the tapes are found. But overall, it sounds alot better than the version before it. Alot of the harshness is gone, it sounds alot less distorted and balanced out correctly. It's nicely cleaned up as well. I would say it's the closest to the vinyl, if not better, because even the vinyl's mix was distorted. Overall, it's good for what they had to work with. As for the 2nd disc, the outtake track The Fallen is nice little song, could have definately fit on the album. The extended version of Stonehenge is also cool, but nothing more than just an extended version. Apparently Tony plays flute, but because of the mix, you really can't hear it. The Reading Festival show is really worth it for the price, this is some of the best live Sabbath I've heard. Ian really knows how to get the crowd rolling, and his singing on Sabbath classics like 'Black Sabbath' are just downright frightening at times. This is definately a must-buy for the fans, for the cleaned up sound and the impressive extras. I myself can't wait for the next Deluxe Editions of the Tony Martin Era albums, espeically the epic Headless Cross album. | 45 stars
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Much better then "How You Remind Me"
I disliked the song "How You Remind Me". It was over played and too soft but my sister loved it so she bought the cd. Wow. It's amazing. The vocals are outstanding, the guitars are incredible, and drums were superb. The entire cd(except "How You Remind Me") was hard core rock. They have great music written about things that most people don't have the guts to sing about. All in all if you like loud, provocative, genuine music this is right for you. | 45 stars
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Disapointment
What a major disapointment from U2 in there lastest effort of a greatest hits album. With so many of there great songs missing from the line up, such as "Walk On", there best single in years, and winner of a grammy! How about "Please", from POP? But you have tracks like "The First Time" that fails to inspire in the ways of "Walk On" and so many others! | 23 stars
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James Taylor can apparently do no wrong
I really like the album. He definetly suprised me with the blues cause I know him mostly for folk music. Real calm and sunny day music | 34 stars
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Le Martyre de Saint Sebastion
To me this is quite a departure from Debussy's usual, more recognized compositions (la Mer, Clair de Lune, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun). A bit heavy-duty in spots but a unique combination of orchestra, chorus, solo and duet voices and narrative. The narrative is in French, which I don't understand, but will be meaningful to those people who do. Not "easy listening" or background music for your morning workout. This is a sit-down-listen-on-purpose piece for 66 minutes. The soloist, Ann Murray, is not the Ann Murray that comes to mind. | 45 stars
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Ok could you help me?
I would like to say I hate Pokemon but the soundtrack is awesome. I love it. It has almost every Pop Superstar on it. But some of these people who are they? Like Mandah? Who is she? Or Ashley Ballard? Please if anyone could tell me please do! Thanx ~~Lindsay PS it's nycki8_a@hotmail.com if you have the stuff I asked for! | 34 stars
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Just Simply a Good Album
I love Radiohead. They are one of my favourite bands. I just love them and everything they put out is great. They are inspiring musicians and this album is evidence. | 45 stars
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Linkin Park's Theory
The rap techno group Linkin Park made their debut back in late 2000. The band consisted of two singers, a tenor and barritone. A drummer, bassist, guitarists, and a talented keyboardist back up the two singers with their rhymes. Linkin Park has a very distinct sound of a rap lyrics sung on top of heavy electronical rock progressions. The end product is well worth hearing and HYBRID THEORY is a great piece of work for this type of genre. The rhythm section is not anything really special for this record, but it works for the very melodic vocals given by Chester Bennington. The thing about this album, is that its sound was still in the experimental stage. It is a major work that helped pave the way for future techno fusion genres. HYBRID THEORY is a good album, and one that should be given some attention.Stand out tracks include:"Crawling""In the End""A Place In My Head""Forgotten""Cure For the Itch" | 34 stars
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They're No Rejects!
The All-American Rejects cd is definately one of the best ever. Each song is written beautifully and has a wonderful meaning in it. Almost anyone can relate to these songs. They also don't have to swear to get their point across, which is nice. The vocals on every song are amazing and perfectly done. I would highly recommend buying this cd. It's a must-have for anyone! | 45 stars
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If you don't accept "Barney" just leave him alone !!
For everyone that seems that barney is a no good dino,I'm sure he thinks the same as you. My son is only turning 11 mths. old & has been watching barney since he was alot younger. Even if he couldn't understand it sure has helped him.He has learned to speak so many words and not by my family's teaching, he has become a very bright child and a very happy one also. I couldn't imagine taking his barney away!! My son is white/hispanic his father speaks spanish to him but his family dosen't live close by for my son to hear it constantly, so i bought him the spanish version and he is as much interested in it as he was when we rented the american version.I'm tired of people talking bad of barney can you think of what your putting in our childrens mind? A Concerned Parent | 45 stars
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I give 4 Stars
Ja's first album was an undeniable Gangsta-Classic. Since then he's mellowed out, be it due to success I'm not sure. He's certainly found a succesful formula commercial-wise by singing pop-hooks. Hey it works, so I really can't fault it. But many long-time fans may feel a bit slighted (myself included). Of course, "Last temptation" is nowhere near "Venni Vetti Vicci', though it's not a total disappointment either and overall a solid offering. The album cover is probably his best to date, with the new revamped logo. "Murder Reigns" is a stellar song that makes clever use of the Toto song "Africa". It was great to hear Bobby Brown not for his legal mishaps, but in "Thug Lovin". "Pop Niggas" is a harder track that will please fans of "Venni Vetti Vicci". | 34 stars
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12 Songs of Christmas
Jim Reeves would have been able to sing a grocery list and make it sound awesome. The guy had so much talent. It might be said a lot but he certainly did have a velvet voice! | 45 stars
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Innovative strong debut, but long way still to go.
Now-a-days R&B; records are homogenous. They address the same themes, contain the same musical instruments/beats and are produced by the same old celebrity music producers. So essentially you would predict Beyonce's first solo effort to be the same as her fellow R&B; starlets.But surprisingly Beyonce does something completely individual, she delivers what she promises: a classical'n'contemporary R&B; record. Combining her illustrious talents learnt from working on Destiny's Child, with the talents of celebrity and fresh new producers, they create a state-of-the-art R'n'B record, that sounds one part futuristic, one part modern and one part '60s soul.Ranging musically from reggae 'Baby Boy', to rock/funk 'Hip-Hop Star' (noticeably influenced by Outkast's Big Boi) to the slick computerized R&B; of 'Be With You'.Her vocals are also splendid here, and range from a sexy provocative tone on 'Speechless' to a teenage yelling blissfully on the album's intro: 'Crazy In Love'.Beyonce also covers a variety of themes on this record. From an emotional ode to her 'Daddy', to female empowerment on 'Me, myself & I' and 'Yes', to ineffable love with the title track.Album highlights include: the very very very sexy and special 'Speechless', the intelligent and cute Missy Elliott-created ode to the zodiac 'Signs'. The romantic and cute -lovey dovey mixed with gangsta thugs- track "That's How I Like It", "Yes", and the very emotional 'Dangerously In Love 2'.Though this album reveals how much Ms Knowles has come from 'No, no, no', she still has a long way ahead of her if she wants to reach her full potential. Also though this album is innovative, different and special, some tracks do fall near mediocre. So Beyonce next time you should concentrate on perfecting 20 songs instead of 45!***At this years Grammys, Beyonce took home 5 Grammys -Best Contemp. R&B; Album, Best Female R&B; Vocal Performance, Best R&B; Song, Best R&B; Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best R&B; Collaboration with Vocals. This feat ties with Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys and Norah Jones, who unlike Beyonce, have won in the "General" category.(...) | 34 stars
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Who would have thought......
Merzbow is an acquired taste. Japanese improvised electronic noise. Like historic noise groups such as AMM ,MEV and even Borbetomagus getting used to pure noise and knowing the difference between say garbage and talent is a tricky thing. AMM were the very best and still going since 1966. MEV were a sixties oddity and Borbetomagus are hit and miss talent wise but all were acoustic. Merzbow is electronic and pure sonic distortion. His early stuff was cut up tape manipulation followed by electronic/keyboard shriek. Then to now lap top computer. This album is pure WHITE NOISE. Pretty much nothing else! One of his most successful and most extreme releases. At first I thought this thing was absoloutely mad but then I was drawn in. At the right level and in the right mood this album is hypnotising. Bending twisting manipulated wall of white noise. It will clear a room and leave you wanting more. Shocking! | 34 stars
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Bruckner's chamber music on a single disc.
Anner Bylsma and his associates play period instrumentsquite splendidly, and have an excellent feel for the greatBruckner Quintet. They also make the "student" worksfrom Bruckner's Linz period (he was, in fact, in his latethirties) sound like very good music indeed. I write thisbecause today's report from Amazon.com is that onlyone disc remains to sell, and that for almost twice theprice when it was new (1994). Please, Sony, press up a newbatch and offer this outstanding disc at your usual price. | 45 stars
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WOT! Its their BEST
I have all of Twisted sisters albums and obviously opinions are like... Stay Hungry has their 2 most recognisable tunes but this is even still more consistently anthemic which is what most people love about this band. My personal belief on why it didn't carry on where Stay Hungry left off is down to a few reason. I don't believe it was a backlash from radio stations in retaliation to Dee's defiance toward the PMRC but more a very poor choice of singles to promote the album. The tracks they chose, "be cruel to your school" and "leader of the pack" are the worst tracks on the album! Elsewhere the title track is as rollicking a metal song as you would here anywhere. You can hear what Dee means when he said he wanted this band to by a hybrid of ACDC and Judas Priest. And there are plenty of great rock & roll chanting anthems like "believe in rock n roll", "I know what you want" etc. For me the stand out tune on this cd is "out on the streets". Everything about it is beautifully constructed and it is a song that Dee should be forever proud for writing. It has an epic build up with a great, melodic chorus. When I first got this release it had Stay hungry on one side and Come out and play on the other. More often than not I would keep fast forwarding Stay Hungry to re-listen to this. Oh yeah. Dieter Dieks (spelling?) who many a rock fan would be familiar with for producing classic Scorpions has given this album an excellent shine and crunch! Regardless of the ordinary singles this album should not have been the failure that it unfortunately was. They're back, but is it too late? | 34 stars
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i always love tlc
we don't have to say a lot for a great fantastic so-called masterpiece album..right, folks? | 45 stars
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It corny for me!
This album is came out when i was a young kid and I thought it was ok. I didn't think anything was too speial about this. I think the concept of this album is way too corny and the ballads are way to sleepy. Compared to alot of her other work I think Glitter and Charmbracalet are alot better. Heartbreaker, boring. I can't really think of the names of the other tracks. i did think her ballad with joe was pretty decent. Other then that she has releasded alot better stuff then this. | 12 stars
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Oops, she did it again
Banality (Spears-like) is not in Mercedes "La Negra" Sosa's dictionary. After experimenting and succeeding with other music styles, with this CD La Negra goes back to her roots: Argentine folk music. I'm always amazed by her ability to choose songs. In her songbook there are no meaningless tunes. She chooses each one to express herself, and in WHAT classy way!! This is not her best CD but is very close to be it. If you know Spanish only if you were the Tin Man will not feel moved by "La Villerita" (by other Argentine folk giant: Horacio Guarany). It describes a teenager forced to prostitute herself to survive in a slum in the outskirts of Buenos Aires. I heard this song live and La Negra's emotions are for real, believe me. "Al Despertar" is another milestone in La Mecha's career. | 45 stars
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gansta e
eazy e of n.w.a. released his first solo album in 1988 and that was one of the first albums that had the parental guidance label on the cover.in this album he has plenty of cuz words and old school rhymes.with help of his n.w.a. band mates,he puts out a good album.this album contains classic's like, "eazy duz it","we want eazy","radio" and a "boyz in the hood" remix.eazy e was one of the best and most influential rappers in the industry. | 34 stars
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Absolute perfection
I was not a real big fan of Julieta Vegas when i bought this, but after viewing this blu-ray I'm a big fan. The video quality is superb. The stage has beautiful colors and the illumination makes for some very interesting shadow details. The soft sound of Julieta's voice is immersing, it sounds so supple yet so sharp that it's beautiful. There is a great variety of sounds here, from chelos to mandolins, pianos, harmonicas and tons of instruments that make for a beautiful sound stage. Buy this Blu-Ray, you will not be disapointed. | 45 stars
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AMAZING ALBUM
This album is incredibly good. I highly recopmmend this album if you are interested in bands that can rock out but still have agood beats and voices. | 45 stars
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Great duo of compliations.
If you don't have Rock of Ages or Best Of then I reccomend both of them. Interesting to note that the first disc of Rock of Ages is essentially Vault with Heaven Is and Switch 625. The first disc of Best Of is essentially the British version of Vault plus Long Long Way To Go. If you had to only pick one of these I'd go with Rock Of Ages for three reasons.1.The album art is far more intruiging. I hate the country I live in anyway so i'm 100% comfortable saying I'm very fond of the amazing British flag glass monolith eyeball design. Best Of is only a blue background with the band logo.2.Best Of is missing some Highlights from Rock of Ages such as Mirror Mirror as well as Miss you in a Heartbeat. I guess this depends on what kind of Leopard fan you are. Best of does have Long Long Way to Go and Make Love Like a Man which I am very fond of.3.This is actually kind of a tie. The sequence of disc two is all screwed up. Billy's Got a Gun belongs at the end and Foolin' belongs on disc one. Also many of the songs from High n Dry that belong at the beginning of the set are placed near the end. Honestly this is a minor annoyance. My real problem is the Bringin' On The Heartbreak edit. I do not care if your a newcomer to Leopard or a veteran diehard Switch 625 should be here and it isn't. Call me crazy, but the lack of this song is the only reason I gave this a four instead of a five. | 34 stars
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guns and posers
you posers. this is pop music. good chgarlottoer is real metal!Welcome to the junge is the worse sogn eva. i hate that song! dlisten to the collerst song in the world: old mcdonald. now that real rocks! | 01 star
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One of the best albums I've ever heard
I am not one of those zealous fans who waxes rhapsodic over every album his or her favorite band puts out. Tori Amos is not a singer I seek out anymore; her songs jumped the shark for me quite a few albums ago, and now they seem way too self-indulgent and inaccessible. But on this, her first official album (not counting her dance misstep), Ms. Amos connected on all cylinders and in every way possible. I have listened to this album over and over and over again. I am perpetually astonished by the range of emotions and moods the songs both encompass and engender. It has not dated; it has not lost its edge or relevance. Simply put, this is as fine a complete album, top to bottom, as has ever been released, by any act, ever in modern popular music. I would offer you your money back if you're not satisfied, but that's not feasible. Suffice it to say if you for some reason don't like this, then please don't listen to another word of any of my reviews, because I clearly don't know what I'm talking about as far as you're concerned. I believe that these songs will move, touch, thrill, provoke, excite, astonish, and engage you in a way few albums ever have. Take a chance and download it, and write me back with your experience of it.Happy holidays! | 45 stars
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Good Stuff...
Simply an incredible album. A reference rock recording...lyrics, musicianship even the presentation of the CD and jewelcase are outstanding. Top 5 greatest albums ever for me. | 45 stars
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Finnish glam metal band already big in Japan!
I first heard about `Negative' a few years back, on Amazon.jp. The band is a glam metal outfit from Finland which have enjoyed considerable success in their home country and Japan in particular so I was intrigued to get a hold of their work; Unfortunately, I never came across any of their albums in stores- that is until today!"Anorectic" (2006) is the band's third studio album and the second album to reach number one at the Finnish charts. Although their sound is unmistakably metallic, featuring thick rhythm guitars, forceful lead vocals and lead guitar parts in no shortage, the album benefits from a very polished production bringing to front some very subtle and melodic keyboards and minor orchestral arrangements.Although it is generally accepted that glam metal bands are represented better by rough mixing, in the case of `Negative' the polished sound works to their advantage; a fact that becomes clear when one concentrates on their slower songs where the listener comes to appreciate the clarity of the string instruments, not to mention that it makes the end of the song even more climactic.The `Anorectic' line up features vocalist Jonne Aaron, guitarists Larry Love and Sir Christus, bass player Antti Anatomy, drummer Jay Slammer and key player Mr. Snack.Another very positive attribute of `Anorectic' is that the latter part of the album is all the more aggressive and electric moving further away from the radio friendly rock sound that probably characterizes the first songs of this release. Favorite tracks include `Planet of the sun', `Sinner's night', 'Stop f@cking around' plus slower/climactic tracks `Song for the broken hearted' and `Embracing past'.So this is rather straightforward; if you enjoy modern glam rock/metal, `Anorectic' is a very promising album. | 45 stars
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What happened here?
Hey--the guy from Belle and Sabistian is making an album influenced by electronic music. A fantastic next step? The natural evolution of a great artist?Not even close. There is not one interesting track on this album. It is flavorless ear candy that doesn't even stay in your head while the album is playing. Staurt David--with Belle and Sabastian--did two of the most beautful and memorable albums in my collection. He could have taken that band a step further, mixing their wonderful tunes with his eletronic experiments. Why is he wasting his obviously giant talent doing projects as boring and void of subtance and as Geometrid?If you like B&S--DON'T BUY THIS! | 01 star
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Melodic, funky, heavy, soulful, and insightful
This is one of the best albums I have heard in 1999...Incubus is not the Deftones or Korn. Rather they are truly the most creative group on the planet. From the blistering opener "Priviledge" to the heart wrenching "I miss You" this album is everything you could ever want...If you like this call your local radio station and request "Pardon Me." Bands like this need your help...Korn and Limp Bizkit have made it. Help out the up and comers-Incubus, Kilgore, Staind, SlipKnot, System Of A Down...these people need your help. | 45 stars
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Beautiful, just beautiful...
The only sadness that comes from this CD is knowing it was the last that Crowded House would put out (though you can get "Afterglow", and I highly recommend that one, too!). Neil and the boys perform their usual magic with these songs, and it is simply full of fun and love and energy and beauty. Sing along with it, dance to it, leave it in your car CD player for weeks on end, and you won't be disappointed. | 45 stars
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Beyond the edge
This album really has three parts, rather than three songs. So I will discuss all three for the benefit of those who are looking to buy.Close to the Edge. And beyond. This piece of music is no rock song. It is no pop song, nor any creation similar to that of it's time period. It is, for the most part, unprecidented. The opening, after the fade in with the wind chimes and birds chirping, is such an amazing blend of sounds that it is hard to tell who is doing what... you just have to sit back and not think about it to get it. At first or second listen, the beginning seems to have no structure at all, but when you hear the finer points... especially in the bass... you realize that they are really doing something. Howe's solo is as creative as ever, his guitar skills really fit the band the way no other guitarist would. He is, simply put, a virtuoso.The first and second movement, and that's what they are: movements, sound similar, but are different... different keys, different nuances... so many small musical differences that are almost impossible to hear. The words... does anybody really get it? And rearrange your liver to the solid mental grace? What does that mean? Something, I guess.The middle section... so much going on. Keyboards, organs, bass, vocal harmonies...This could go on for hours, but I'll cut it short. Simply put, when you reach the hills to view the silence of the valley, if you are not in tears, something is wrong.And You and I is a beautiful love song, and Siberian Khatru is an excellent rocker. Overall, one of the best albums not only in rock, but in any genre ever. | 45 stars
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Nightclub Barbra
I love this album as Barbra's "first" - well big first with Columbia, anyway, though I adore the songs on her Third Album more - they convey the absolute musicality of her voice.As the reviewer below said, this was meant to be a live album, and was recorded (minus about 3 songs including Big Bad Wolf) at the Bon Soir. However, for whatever reason, the recording wasn't deemed good enough. Happily, at least some of that Bon Soir recording IS available - on the 1992 release ' Highlights from barbra Streisand: Just For The Record", including my two very favourites: Cry me A River and A Sleepin' Bee. | 45 stars
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The Wu is BACK!
This album is amazing! I had my doubts because of recent Wu releases(U-God) and the so-so Inspectah Deck. But this is a return to what made Wu cold in the first place. RZA executive produces the album, giving it the sound that you expect from Wu:ill samples, and hard percussion. Ghost shines as usual, even though sometimes its hard to keep up with his twisted terminology. Check for the ill intro, the first track(Nutmeg), One(produced by JuJU of Beatnuts) and this ill RZA track where he flips a sample with a backwards scratch that is one of the most innovative things Ive heard in a minute. Bottom line, if you love Wu and miss them the way they were, buy this album immediately! | 45 stars
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Angry, young & a fantastic beginning!
EARLY version of the Melvins who were in their late teens at the time of this recording! Very in your face/spastic great punk rock songs. They might have thought they were just creating noise, now turns out as legendary. COUNTLESS bands ripped the Melvins off leaving their legacy forever.Thank you MIKE PATTON for releasing this on your label. FAITH NO MORE, now that's another underrated story... | 45 stars
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Terrific melodic rock album
Steelhouse Lane was a melodic rock group put together by songwriter/guitarist Mike Slamer (City Boy, Streets) alongside up and coming vocalist Keith Slack. The band had a sound inspired by Journey, Survivor and Night Ranger, and although they only stuck around long enough to release two albums, they definitely made their mark on the melodic rock scene.1998's Metallic Blue was Steelhouse Lane's debut album, and while it's not quite as good as 1999'sSlaves of New World, it's still pretty impressive. It's a great album that's a total throwback to the late 80's melodic hard rock sound. Slamer lays down some sweet guitar hooks and melodies, and Slack gives a killer vocal performance. Some of the songs on Metallic Blue may sound familiar to serious melodic rock fans, as they were co-written by Slamer for other acts. Those songs include "Metallic Blue" and "Find Your Way Home", which were originally recorded by House of Lords, "Dr. Love" is from Hardline's debut, and "Addicted", which was originally performed by Wall of Silence. Closing ballad "Brighter Day" was later recorded by James Christian on hisRude Awakeningalbum.As good as Metallic Blue is, the follow-up albums Slaves of the New World is even better. If you're a serious melodic rock fan, I highly recommend hunting down a copy of both Steelhouse Lane albums. They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny. I also highly recommend Mike Slamer's solo album Nowhere Land, which features former Strangeways vocalist Terry Brock. | 34 stars
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Great Album, Best Songs Are Too Short
Compared to all the other crap released lately this album is a breath of fresh air. Janet always maintains to keep the quality in her music. My only complaint is some of the best songs on the album are too short. "Damita Jo", "All Nite" and "SloLove" are great but are cut way too short, those songs should be at least 5 or 6 minutes long. Judging from the material it seems Janet is happy right now, thats all that really matters anyway. | 34 stars
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Great collection for Buddy Holly fans!
Love it! I had this same collection on cassette but not longer had a way to play it. Glad I found it on CD! | 45 stars
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Not given the credit it deserves
I think this album is being underapreciated or undermined. This is the new generation of synth duos, the days of Air, Zero 7 and such while not passing, but are stalling a bit. This is the next step towards synth perfection. "Gunnera" is one of the best songs I've heard, period. Any genre. And i do listen to a few. The middle of the album is explosive with pretty agressive beats while it starts and finish in a sort of experimental ambiental groove of sounds in unison. I think "Meet next life" is a far more complete album than "Lucky Cat" The sound enhancement, melody ingenuity and near perfect fixtures of beats and a billion sounds over their other albums has to be obvious. IRIEPLUR | 45 stars
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One reviewers garbage is this reviewers GOLD
Junior, in my humble opinion has done it again. Mixed bag is just as the title says, Junior jumping from one style to another and doing it quite well I might add. When Bob Dylan went electric there were people even during his performances calling him "Judas". I have been to a couple of Mr Brown's live perfomances and they too have been a "Mixed Bag" all the way from an excellent homage to Hendrix with even a tribute to "Close Encounters" to bringing smiles to a country crowd with his "Bandera Waltz".Junior "smokes" Jerry Hubbard's "Guitar Man". "Aint gonna work today" is done in the great tongue-in-cheek style that only Junior can do, which kind of causes this reviewer to compare him with Mississippi John Hurt in his humorous seasoning of his creations. "Riverboat Shuffle" is probably the one cut that would cause a bit of dissent among dyed-in-the-wool enthusiasts of Junior's style. I feel that, as with any artist especially one of Juniors virtuousity, it is departures like this one that cause the artist to grow and create a little "elbow room" for up and coming new feats. The track seemingly does not want to belong but after giving it a couple more listens, I can see where "Loonier Junior" is coming from. I had the same misgivings about "Hong Kong Blues" off another of Junior's albums. Cagey Bea is one song that I must thank Junior for recording. After hearing it live I wondered who had written it and now my curiosity is satisfied. "Catfish and Collard Greens" is a good example of what to expect from Hard driving start to Guit-Steel faux toss finish of one of Junior live shows. Gol, durn it Junior, You've done it again. Good Job Pardner!!! | 45 stars
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One of the best guitar bands of the '90s and beyond
The Colour And The Shape (1997) by the Foo Fighters reminds me in some ways of Nirvana's music (guitarist and vocalist Dave Grohl used to be Nirvana's drummer) but instead of it being straight grunge, it's more true rock 'n roll. By 1997 grunge had pretty much faded away, so I view this album as a springboard to the next level or next career phase for former Nirvana member Dave Grohl. Grohl plays guitar and some drums on this album. If you like lots of heavy guitars, then this is your band and this is your album. The '90s featured a lot of guitar bands and Foo Fighters have been one of the best. This album rocks all around. My personal favorite song is Everlong, but this album contains a lot of other good songs, such as My Hero.After this album was released, the Foo Fighters went on to release many more good albums. Check those out as well. | 34 stars
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Great music successfully transferred to DVD
I have always been a Steely Dan fan, since their first album in the early seventies. When I first heard this DVD of one of their live performances from the late 90's, I was sceptical. Was it possible to transfer their high standard of audio quality to DVD? Oh yes, this recording sounds great (but I am still waiting for their first DVD Audio disc to arrive ; ) The way the band is mixed is quite experimental with the musicians placed all around you. Still, you don't feel that you are sitting in the middle of the orchestra, just that you are completely surrounded by the music. I don't think Steely Dan has the magic of their 70's albums, but it is impressive that they still sound so great as on this DVD, after all these years! [...] | 34 stars
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Marry this CD!
I discovered this CD while in Paris and can't stop playing it. Get this disc immediately and crank up the volume! | 45 stars
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At last...
I owned this on a cassette and played the hell out of it but couldn't get a Cd version until recently. This may be the finest live reggae period and that includes marley and tosh. This is a full company of musicians playing more complex arraignments. Three piece brass combo and all the percussionists playing hypnotic reggae at it's best.The drummer here is a guy i had never heard of and he is just sick! Better than sly dunbar. He drives a riddim section that is superb and burning spear is the master of ceremony with his perfect timing and passion. the sound is as clear and pure as any live album you ever heard.The pulsating sounds will energize you and make you want to start chucking! If not then you don't have a pulse.. | 45 stars
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Suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat!
This movie with Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones no doubt will leave you on the edge of your seat! From the moment it begins to the end it is first rate drama. Well worth the two hours of your attention! Best drama movie around for my money!! | 45 stars
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The first fantastic Summer album for 2007
Unlike some of the other reviewers, I think this album is brilliant. It's pure, fun pop music. The hooks in all the songs are catchy beyond belief, and the production is crisp, clean, and really funky.I've actually recommended this album to lots of my friends. I usually listen to more indie stuff, but there's nothing like a great pop record."New York City Lights" is what Madonna's tribute should have been. In fact, this is what the latest Madonna album should have sounded like. Fantastic. | 45 stars
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Disappointment
My son loves Barney and I think the messages are great about sharing and accepting others etc. The problem with this DVD is that Barney's voice is muted and not as "excited" as he usually is on the TV show. It is noticeable enough that if your child is really into Barney--I would not recommend it. If it wasn't for that --which is a big part of the DVD since Barney talks throughout it--the actually animal presentations are nice. | 01 star
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Fabulous, Creative, and Fun
I was hesitant. I was nervous.I was delighted. The album grows on you to the point where even songs you thought were "just ok" the first time around now impress.Favorite tracks include "intuition", "2 Find U" and "2 Become 1". The songs are infectious. Catchy and light. I'm not sure what's wrong with having catchy choruses, upbeat beats, and sing along lyrics (in response to the negative feedback this disc is getting), but why should jewel only be "allowed" to strum her guitar and be somber? EVERYONE needs to cut loose and dance once in a while. This cd will help.Jewel enters ABBA-ville and EURYTHMICS-land on many of the tracks here which may sound like an awful idea - but it all surprisingly works! And for the die-hard fans she supplies some "Trademark Jewel" fare w/ tracks like "Fragile Heart" and "Doin Fine."give it a chance! | 45 stars
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Tribal Polka? Zydeco Lounge? :: Tom Waits
When I first heard the first few songs of this album, I thought it sounded like a psychedelic zydeco experiment gone extrememly bad. But at the conclusion of one listening, that all changed. This was my first Tom Waits experience. He really knows how to drop you into the world that he has created. That is something only a really good album can do. The music is loose, almost sloppy, but done so on purpose. The songs are mostly stories of some sort. They don't try to establish a cohesive plot, they establish a mood. He blends so many different elements, surf guitar, polka, jazz, tribal rhythms, rockabilly, etc, to create a sound that is an interesting homogenous unique Tom Waits sound. I strongly recommend this. Also check out swordfishtrombones. | 45 stars
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A Noble Effort
Broadway is most known for its upbeat showtunes, finding the terrific ones shouldn't be too hard right? Well kind of. The best songs on this album were the ones I had never heard of - I had no idea Lucille Ball was on Broadway, other than her movie attempt in "Auntie Mame", but her song "Hey, Look Me Over!" is one of the best on the album. Liza Minelli's Broadway debut song, "Sing Happy" is another winner, along with Grand Hotel: The Musical's "H-A-P-P-Y/We'll Take A Glass Together". I think though, that if I hear Oliver's "Consider Yourself" one more time I'll have to hurt someone. I give it a 4 stars, but I think they got lucky - the songs are good but none of them truely memorable. | 34 stars
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One of Lawrence Welk's earliest albums
I still recall when I first saw this album. My parents were huge fans of Lawrence Welk's TV show, and growing up several of his early-1960's albums were very popular with me as well. (In fact, I always preferred his records over the show!) And Welk looked awful YOUNG on the cover photo! Turns out this was his 2nd album, right after POLKA AND WALTZ TIME (anyone more knowledgeable please correct me if I'm wrong here). As always, Welk's band gives a light and bouncy touch to any song they do, including a very different take of "Stompin' At The Savoy" from others I've heard.I only recently noticed something slightly odd about this CD. It's missing 4 of the songs the LP had-- but includes 2 at the end that were not on the original. Considering how much you can fit on a CD, I'd say someone should correct this some day, as the LP has the slight "edge"-- if yours hasn't been scratched up from being played to death over the decades! | 23 stars
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Refreshing Common Album
Regardless of any bad reviews U may read on this web site, this CD is great effort from Common and Kanye West. These two have great chemistry on this short CD. Every track on here is well put together. Common is another tight lyrist, semi-mainstream, but I don't think that hurts his underground crediblity like Mos Def. We need more cats like this in the game keeping hip-hop refreshing and NEW!!!I'm not really a Kanye West fan even thought he can produce some great tracks and also is very creative.I like this CD cause Common does not yell Kanye's name allover every track on this CD. He just sticks to tight flows and story lines. I like every track on this album. Nothing on this CD is worth skipping.The tracks that stand out for me are Be (Intro), Love Is, Real People, Testify, They Say and It's Your World, Part 1&2. Like I said I like every track on this Disc, lol!!!!Common can't go wrong on the MIC. He is a very creative artist that actually knows how to hold The M.I.C!!! | 45 stars
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Diverse, a Tour de Force
Led Zeppelin really showcase their versatility on this fantastic album/CD. Look/listen no further than the back to back tracks of D'yer Mak'er & No Quarter to realize how mush this super group had to offer. Still great after repeated listenings. | 45 stars
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Boomkat, or Boomkrap!? WTF
When I first heard the single that wanted me to get Taryn's and Kelin's CD "The Wreckoning" I was all over it but then I only figured there are only 2 songs I like "The Wreckoning" and the the 3rd single off the "8-Mile" soundrack "Wastin' My Time" Bomkat isn't good at singing but great at acting, she should stick to more acting and less singing, do not buy this album, look for the songs she sings and download them, and maybe you'll like it and buy it. | 12 stars
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...What I think of this copy protected bullshiite
I will not buy this cd ever due to the fact it is copy protected, infact I will download it and share it to anyone who asks just to spite the company who produced the cd. | 01 star
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Best metal album ever, HANDS DOWN!!!
I'm gonna keep this short and sweet. This is one the greatest cds i have ever heard. They are harder then ever, and better then ever. They're useing all 9 members to fullest,loudest, greatest, etc. potential. I highly suggest this album to anyone who likes crazy death metal. | 45 stars
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THIS ALBUM IS GREAT
Nirvana was great and this album reflects their abilities. This CD is worth getting because of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" which is a period piece. "Lithium" and "Come As You Are" are absolutly awesome. A Perfect Ten. | 45 stars
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Before They were sellouts.
If ever there was a soundtrack for the disgruntled youth of America this would be. Yea we all know that they sold out, but N]no matter what type of watered down alternative rock they're playing now, it can't change what this album is, and that's a punk classic. Even the most punkest punks out there will probably admit they like this album, its hard not to. The songs just flow so well together that it makes listening to the cd the whole way through quite easy. There isn't one song on here that you'll want to skip over. To put it simply even if you don't like Blink 182 anymore (like me), you should still give yourself the benefit of listening to this cd. | 45 stars
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It's Okay For Those Hard Core Bon Jovi Fans!!
It's Okay For the Hard-Core Bon Jovi Fans!!. Although I waited three Years To Get This Cd Because I Did'nt Have the Money To get it. It's Kind of a Dis-apointment. The Only Song I Like is "It's My Life". Anyways thats All | 23 stars
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You must buy this!!!
I highly recommend this cd! It's different than their first cd, No Name Face, but it is wonderful. Lifehouse takes their music to a new level both instrumentally and vocally. I personally think this cd sounds more alternative-rock than No Name Face, which many people classified as pop-rock. However, that does not mean these songs are not top-40 radio friendly. Their first single off Stanley Climbfall, entitled "Spin" is quite a catchy tune, comparable to their successful hit "Hanging By A Moment." Stanley Climbfall has such a diverse sound to it that there's sure to be something on it for everyone! You won't be disappointed! | 45 stars
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A touch like that of no other; Key to my heart & soul.
This CD, "Keep It Coming has it going on. I'm into every song on the CD, especially the ones on the bedroom side. "(There You Go)Tellin Me No Again" and "I'm Going For Mine" really touched home. "Why Me Baby"; A question I'm Still asking. From day one Keith has really done it for me. In 1987 when I first experienced Keith, it was like seeing the reality of true love for the very first time. When I heard him sing "Something Just Ain't Right", I knew right then something just wasn't right with the relationship I was in. "Right And A Wrong Way" definetly made me take steps backwards. And "Why Me Baby" helped me to realize, I deserve better. So Keith, I am a Piscean lover of life and true inner love. And you are a Cancer? Perfect match from what I've read. In a sense, from "Make It Last Forever"(which I think and feel the title song, "I Want Her" is about me) to "Still In The Game"(in which the title songs "I'm Not Ready" and "In Your Eyes" touches your heart and pierces deep into the depths of the soul), Keith has made a major impact on my life. His music and the twang in his voice just makes anything he sang sound too good. If he sang "Mary Had A Little Lamb", I would be moved. Some people can sing and imitate others, but no one can sang like my baby, Keith Sweat. Keith is more than the naked eye can see and much, much more than the average mind can even begin to conceive and understand. Keith touch is like that of pure gold. If he is involved, you know it's a winner. Looking forward to your upcoming CD, "Didn't See Me Coming". Keep going for what you know love, cause you are number one and only in my heart & soul.Luv You Baby/ Always & Forever, Pamela T.(Sweat)P.S. "For You My Darling, cause you do possess all the finer inner qualities I look for and admire in a real man." P.S.S. Also I saw a Video of, I believe it was from the title song, "Keep It Coming" where Keith was either on, under or working on a car and then on the beach dressed in fitting jeans and a shirt that displayed his biceps/muscles. I really would love to get my hands on that video as well as other videos plus the two movies(not "New Jack") he co-starred in. If you have info on this please e-mail me at <pdianet5775@yahoo.com>. Thanks! | 45 stars
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'That Song' is perhaps the best 'pure' rock song of the year
While I haven't heard most of the album, "That Song" is one of the best rock songs I've heard in years. It reminds you of the best of Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, etc, yet doesn't sound tired out.I listen mostly to techno/dance/house music these days, but I grew up listening to classic rock. "That Song" strikes the same resonance in me that such songs as "Heartbreaker", "Won't Get Fooled Again", as well as such alternative songs such as "3 Strange Days" and "Dream all Day" did in the early 90s. So in other words, it's really really good. | 34 stars
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a revolution for me
i was going to get this cd immeadiately when i heard it was coming out but then i found out it was all score pretty much. i just can't get into score music so instead i bought sarah mclachlan's new one. then i saw the movie and immeadiately loved it so i was like wanting to have anything that has revolutions on it. i decided to get it. to my surprise i ended up liking the cd. a lot too. i normally don't like score music. i've owned score soundtracks before but mainly because i was into/obsessed with the movie. i ended up selling them later. this cd though is quite addicting. this year i started doing soemthing different with my music. when i first buy a cd instead of listeining to it once then putting it up, maybe never hearing it again for months, i now play it for a few days straight or a couple of weeks. that cd and that cd alone. my bf turned me on to this. well this is score music which i don't like and i've already played it through twice today and i wll play it again after work. i love the tracks with juno reacto. but i also love neodammerung. but the best thing about this cd is the genius in naming a song why, mr. anderson. this is an excellent cd full of not so typical score muisc. a fitting end musically to the best trillogy of our time. | 34 stars
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It's Fresher Than You
"No Delaying" and "Funky For You" are two of hip-hop's most treasured instrumentals... | 34 stars
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The voice of my lost teenage years
Many consider that art and on further analysis music is the ultimate expression of one's soul and heart and for that reason alone , no other has the right to judge it . In modern music reality though , where sales are often considered more important not only by record labels but by the artists themeselfs , cd releases can and should be subjected to fair critisism . Cat Power's " You're Free " though sounds so personal in parts that it feels unfair to reject it .The key element behind it's magic is Chan Marshall's voice . It's difficult to actually explain the whole experience with words . It's just something so intimate , like your best friend calling in tears asking you to ...well , listen . As a songwritter though , she still has a big road ahead of her . Her short guitar and pianno themes repeat themselfs over and over and in many cases ( " Evolution " , " Maybe Not " ) the result would almost be irritating if it wasn't for her fragile perfomances combined with the most haunting backing vocals i ever heard in my life . Only the sweet panic of " He War " seems to have legs of it's own .In concusion , Cat Power is undeniably a gifted artist . She can sing about a cake recipe and make it sound the most heartfelt thing ever recorded . Her presence in today's female music scene is surely interesting . Still , with some stronger , more complex melodies in the future she could make miracles happen . | 23 stars
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Perfect
This CD is mandatory to J5 fans.They show the magic and the talent of this amazing group. | 45 stars
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If you only have one reggae cd, make it this one.
Everybody should have this cd in their collection. It is a great album...I also suggest the cd Natural Mystic which is a nice compliment to Legend. | 45 stars
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His style is not my style
Although the arrangements are good, Michael's voice is just too shrilly for my liking. I really, really tried to look out for what everyone else is raving about but I'm sorry I just didn't hear it. | 01 star
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Alannah Myles- A-lan-nah
I was pleased to receive this cd as I was unable to obtain it from a music store. The process was not complicated and it was delivered within the estimated shipping time. Thank-you | 45 stars
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Awesome DVD
I've been big fan of Neal Schon since Journey became big due to their Escape album. Since then I've been an avid follower of Neal whichever band he plays with from HSAS to Bad English to Hardline to Soul Sirkus and to his solo projects. Having to own one of Journey's biggest tour DVD, The Escape tour is really a big part of my collection. All their hits on their Escape album were included in the DVD. Steve Perry is really tops on stage! This is a must-buy! | 34 stars
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Pure fake
Driven by the shipload of 5 stars I bought this CD (actualy I bought 2 taking "advantage" of a combined offer) hoping to get something that could compete with This Mortal Coil, say Cocteau Twins or Dead Can Dance. It doesn't compete at all: it's a pretentious insult to the whole movement!As one said, pure cliché. On "Mesmerized by the Sirens" some lyrics are in French - I guess because it's a "chique" language - and, living near France, I can assure you that your Spanish is better than this.I used to wonder why this "frozen beauty" wasn't available in Europe... That seems pretty obvious now. | 01 star
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The album sounds "artifical"--doesn't lack "intelligence" when it comes to the music and lyrics--not a bad album just not great
John Cale has made a lot of classic albums. This isn't one of them. There are a handful of good songs on the album but there's also a fair amount of filler and a couple of down right BAD songs on here.The problem with "Artifical Intelligence" is the dated production, overuse of sythesizers and none of the cutting guitar parts that characterized his trio of best albums on Island ("Fear", "Slow Dazzle" and "Helen of Troy" all available onThe Island Years)or the brilliant orchestrations that characterized his first soloVintage Violencealbum andParis 1919.This reissue on Beggar's Banquet doesn't have any bonus tracks, nor any unreleased stuff or even any notes from Cale on what he was trying to accomplish on this uninspired mess. The album would have received an injection of energy if Cale and his co-producer guitarist David Young had used REAL drums rather than drum machines on the album."Dying on the Vine" is an unqualified masterpiece (although the live version of the song available elsewhere is a much better interpretation than this version)as a song while a couple of other are quite good. The songwriting and production are inspired compared to the messy, murky and weak production/songs on 1984's "Caribbean Sunset".I'd listen to the tracks in mp3 form to decide whether or not this is a worthwhile album for you but it isn't among Cale's best nor is it among his worst just...uninspired. | 23 stars
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They don't call her The Queen for nothing ...
Mary J. Blige has a fantastic singing voice. And since the pop music scene is filled with photogenic sexpots who can barely carry a tune, that would probably be enough. But Mary also has a knack for pouring her personal experiences, struggles, and emotions into her lyrics and music, and that's what her fans really respond to. "No More Drama" is more than just the title of this album and it's centerpiece song ... it's a manifesto. On this CD, Mary is putting her old troubles and demons behind her, and opening a new chapter in her life: one which focuses on growth and spirituality. Mary deserves the title "The Queen of Hip Hop Soul", because she rules. | 34 stars
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Downright sexy
This is one of the most sexiest smooth jazz albums I've ever heard. Everything in it transpires sensuality, even a song is named after it. Culbertson knows exactly how to execute it from A to Z and it's hard to resist the slow infectious grooves of the entire album. Long time collaborator Stephen Lu plays a major role in the process and many of the featured artists are hand picked with a written song in mind. For example the title track "It's On Tonight" seems to be designed for Will Downing. "Secret Affair" showcases another master of sensuality, trumpeter Chris Botti and a beautiful piano work by Brian. In "The Way You Feel" another remarkable horn player, Boney James, delivers a sensual mood to Culbertson's silky melody. Finally Patti Austin's vocals and particularly saxman Kirk Whalum provide an awesome performance in "Love will never let you down" giving a certain bluesy feel to it . I'd like to mention Ricky Peterson, one of my favorite keyboardists who unselfishlly supports Culbertson in most of the songs, playing a subtle Hammond B3. The only downside to this great album is the excessive mellowness, of course, that's a matter of personal taste. Many people won't get enough of it and will be asking for more silky, sexy, sensual melodies. It's all good, Brian Culbertson is ready for that. | 34 stars
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A TREAT FOR HER FANS
I was not really expecting a great sounding recording after reading how the the old master tapes from Sandy Denny's final performance had deteriorated over two decades. I have to say that I was more than pleasantly surprised when it arrived. Great care was taken to add new guitar and backing vocal tracks. The sound is wonderful with the exception of the first verse on "I'm A Dreamer" She sounds like she's singing about 20 feet away from the microphone. Her voice is a bit strained on a couple of tracks, (She was battling a nasty cold at the time) but there are some moments here where she outshines the studio renditions. "The Sea" is spellbinding and the version of "John The Gun" is even better than the one found on "Live Covention". "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" is absolutely haunting.If you have not yet had the opportunity to listen to this wonderful singer/songwriter I would recomend that you start with the import "Sandy" or perhaps one of the Fairport Convention albums that feature her. If you like any of that then I'm sure you will be drawn to this | 34 stars
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