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WOW!!
This album is a must have for any true Bruce fan. There's a raw, gritty, non-mainstream sound with this show. Kitty's back has some shredding guitar licks, you don't want to miss. This is the Bruce I fell in love with all those years ago. | 1positive
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Love it!
My 2-year-old son LOVES this show, and I'm so happy that they have it on DVD since we don't have cable! He would watch this every minute of every day if I let him! He loves to dance to the Wonder Pets song, and he laughs and smiles throughout the whole video! Very happy!!! | 1positive
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the end.
This will probably be my final word on this CD. First of all, let me clarify some points. The honourable critic from Madison, on the 22nd of March mentioned the Oscars. Obviously the honourable critic of Pittsburgh should get an eye check for not seeing that. Now, as for me being an amatuer...well, "ha!". Look at the arguments in the review from Pittsburgh: that the Scatman is good because he helped people. I'm sure he did, but if that is the only reason why you should buy his CD then my point has been proven. The music is so bad he needs another reason to sell. Because the music is nothing. No meaning. Nothing special. Not innovative. I could go on. The fact that he's famous because of life achievements shows how commercial the music industry has become. There is no room for genuine talent. It is sad. The only thing the Scat man inspires me to do is to shoot myself when I think about what people like him have done to music. | 0negative
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a different approach
She has a great voice and the versions of the songs are certainly unique. I give a thumbs up for the C D! | 1positive
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Oops, sorry guys
Have to be a downer here, obviously some fans piled on the reviews. I saw this band on Bombshelter Videos or something like that, and was drawn to them by the girl on drums, who plays standing up, using a kettle drum as a bass. It gives them an unusual beat, and it's fun to watch her bounce around on "Bachelorette", the best song here. Unfortunately, while possessing some vocal talent, the songs on this album verge on silliness, that kind of giddy pop that indie bands sometimes make who think they're better than they really are (one of their albums is called "Are You Shakespearienced" . . . uhh, no, but actually "Spirit" is nice, save it if you find it)."Bachelorette" I saved from this disk, but it's hardly an "A" song. The rest are really difficult to listen to at all, an example being the absurdly overwrought vocals on "Lulu". If you don't like the first notes of that, forget the rest of it. Sometimes the market is correct, and if you wonder why you never heard of this band, there's a good reason. Not a lot here except for true believers. It's not that the band was bad, it wasn't at all, it's just that they never straightened up and stopped being fun and funky long enough to make some real music. Silly vocals don't work very long, you just can't live with things like "Snow Days" (from "Across the Universe").By the way, a couple of their CD's are out of print and very expensive on the used market, but they commonly appear in . . . uh, other areas of the internet shall we say? | 0negative
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johnson is rolling over in his grave!
sorry eric but you do not perform these covers with instrumentS. you should have only use one: your guitar/slide. you might as well have used a full on orchestra! don't waste your time on this...buy the originals. | 0negative
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Impressive
This cd was a wonderful surprise. After I bought Turn The Radio Off I didn't think that this would even come close to being as good ,but I was wrong. This cd is much poppier than Turn The Radio Off but it is a great change. This is reel big fishs second best cd. The songs on this cd are also much lengthier than usual but this is ska at it's best!1.Somebody Hate Me- A great opener, so catchy. 9/102.Brand New Song- Another decent song happy song. 8/103.She's Famous Now- A good melody but the lyrics are stupid. 7/104.You Don't Know- Gets old after a while but great at first. 8/105.The Set Up- A great song! Fast and very catchy! 9/106.Thank You For Not Moshing- The best on the cd! 10/107.I'm Cool- A lot of people loved this song, way to slow- 3/108.I Want Your Girlfriend- Another song I just didn't like- 5/109.Everything Is Cool- Fast and crazy, I loved this song. 9/1010.Song #3- Another slow boring song, theres nothing to it. 2/1011.Scott's A Dork- 2nd best song on the cd, quite funny. 9/1012.Big Star- I tried not to fall asleep during this one- 2/1013.The Kids Don't Like It- A good song late into the cd- 7/1014.Down In Flames- Way too long, repetitive. 3/1015.We Care- Worst on the Cd, way to slow! 1/1016.Victory Over Peter Bones- Very Very relaxing- 8/10Overall there are about 10 good tracks on this cd. This is a more layed back softer cd but it is still decent. I would pick this one up first then go to Turn The Radio Off because this is easier to get into although there are a few terrible tracks. | 1positive
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Buy the remaster
Buy the remaster, don't waste your money on this terrible sounding version. I can make better recordings with Garageband. | 0negative
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sinergy
This is a mediocre album at best. The music is ok but the singer really (...) - voice is sloppy. That's what has ruined the whole cd. | 0negative
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These "boys" aren't for real
I can see why certain people could like this kind of music. However, I hate to tell you this but the members in this band are all fake. All they probably do is listen to their managers and write and play their songs according to how they tell them to write them. A real rocker says to heck with the manager and writes their music how they want, regardless of how much fame and popularity they get for writing it. And how can you call them original, all they sound like is the typical green day wanna-be? This band sucks, and for them to be considered rock is a disgrace. | 0negative
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I think the album was awesome because I think Geri rules!!!!
The reason why I rate this album 5 starts is because Geri the a really good singer and I'm happy that she didn't give up on herself. She knew what her dream was and her goal and made it past her goal.. Now she is ranked in at the top 10 and she is just increadible... She really makes you want to get up and dance all over the place.. I'm really glade the she has gotton a good response out of her fans.... We love you GERI. YOU RULE!!!! | 1positive
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Bolan rocks!
This is classic; favorite make-out music from the 70's. Remastered, the C.D. concludes with an excellent interview between Marc Bolan and a radio disc jockey. | 1positive
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Recites Rosary too fast!
This CD is fine in terms of the audio, but the Rosary is said too fast for me to pray along with it. I'm older, so maybe I'm just too slow, but I will look for another Rosary CD in which the speaker talks slower. | 0negative
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Where are the tunes?
Rather than bore you with the easy "Exciter isn't that exciting" cliche(oooh, I just did , didn't I?), I'll attempt to give an explanation as to why. The beautiful melodies that sparkled over their earlier work are missing, only to be heard in echoes after repeated listenings. A lot of these songs are plodding, derivative affairs, such as "The Sweetest Condition", which cribs openly from "The Sweetest Perfection" from Violator, and "The Dead of Night", a bizzare, unappealing mix between Iggy Pop's "Nightclubbing" and any Nine Inch Nails song. These two tracks are perfect examples of whats wrong with the album, the tempo is all over the place and they are uncomfortable to listen to. The whole album plays like that, the sequencing jerks you around, nothing flows very smoothly, and the inclusion of two completely forgettable instrumental tracks makes you wonder if they wanted to pad the running time on this zeppelin. That said, true Depeche buffs will find solace in "Shine", a haunting trance number, and the last two tracks, "I am You" and "Goodnight Lovers", two lovely ballads. But three songs do not make a whole album. Prepare to be dissappointed. | 0negative
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Should of been better.
Pearl Jams 7th album "Riot Act" could of been there best and most satisfying listen if, as a band they actually cared a bit more about their band - namely their music and image.For a start "Eddie Vedder" does'nt make more than half the effort he made on singing on their previous albums, which brings this album down a alot.He seems to seem content to sing in the same tone the whole way through.Also the production of this album should of been a bit more rawer and not so polished sounding (although it does'nt sound overly polished) it still misses out on that idea in a big way, as it could of improved the entire overall feeling of the album.If you have seen Pearl Jams 2003 Show DVD "Live at the garden" the support tour of this album, you will know how bland and dull the band have become and they are now a shadow of there formerselfs.Also image wise the band have lost its image, it looks like the a couple of the band members have gained to much weight and Eddie Vedders short hair does not match his voice or the image as a whole for the band. And really they are getting older and should of called it quits back in 1995 after they released "Merkinball".You may scoff and say "that I should'nt judge a band by its image" but image and soul is just as important as the music, if you want your fans to actually care about what your doing.It makes me upset to see an album with so much more potential go to waste, especially with a song with as much feeling such as "Thumbing My Way".Pearl Jam - either shape up or ship out. Literally. | 0negative
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"The Warning" is an Awesome Display of Music...
I'll never forget the first time I heard it. It was 1985. My metal buddy came over and said "Drop everything. You have GOT to hear this." Knowing the source, I dropped everything. There was a mountainside nearby we would retreat to where no one would bother us and our long hair. You could lay back and watch the moon rise as the fog crept over the hill. That night when I put the headphones on, I wasn't prepared for the audible feast that I encountered. I was able to read the lyrics as Geoff Tate's voice completely mastered each soaring note. The songs were powerful and intelligent. "No Santuary" almost brought a tear to my eye. "Child of Fire" was so powerful, I wanted to climb to the top of the mountain and throw my fists in the air! The finale, "Roads to Madness" was all my mind could possibly absorb that night. I pulled off the headphones, looked at my buddy and could do nothing but shake my head and smile. What a great accomplishment Queensryche achieved with "Warning." Over the years, I first heard it on cassette, then I bought it on vinyl, now it's on CD, of coarse. I'd have to agree with the reviewer who said its time to digitaly re-master this release and give it the best sound possible. | 1positive
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Maybe they should have chosen another producer....
Maybe they should have chosen another producer..., maybe Andy Sneap, I don't know... The way it is, with Roy Z producing, the album seems more like a Halford solo project.There is absolutely nothing amazing about this album. It's not the masterpiece that hungry fans keep talking about. Anyway, it's a strong album, considering the extreme quality of everyone involved here. But it is one of the CD's that, without noticing, you will find that more and more time will pass before you listen to it again... | 0negative
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After The Goldrush
Neil Young-After The Gold Rush *****Neil Young released his seceond classic solo album in 1970. This time he elected to go it without the help of the grea Crazy Horse. Though he did use every member of the band at one point or another during the recording of After The Goldrush this was largley a solo album. A much softer and lighter album then it's predicesor Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, and actually accesable compared to the debut selftitled album. After The Goldrush is a much more personal album with more hearfelt lyrics and a far less dry recording then that of his previous albums.By this time Neil Young had already made a large name for himself working with the legendary Buffalow Springfield, the success of Everbody Knows This Is Nowhere, and he was beginning to work with Crosby, Stills, and Nash, so it was only logical that this album be a massive success.Songs like 'Tell Me Why' and the hit 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart' and 'I Believe In You' are very personal songs that have to be heard to appreciate and when heard one can since and feel the longing in Youngs voice for love. The cover of the country classic 'Oh, Lonesome Me' really sums up the entire feel of this album and Neil mood at the time, he was in a very low place and was longing for companionship of some kind. While tracks like the short 'Till The Morning Comes' and the equally as short 'Cripple Creek Ferry' seem up beat and peppy they are the shortest moments on the album and by the far the only half way forgetable ones on this classic. 'Southern Man' is a classic and it was destend to become so the moment it was recorded. Establishing Neil Young as a certified first rate guitar slinger, and the Godfather of grunge all at the same time. 'Southern Man' is one of if not the single most contraversial songs Young ever recorded causing a rivalry between him and the southern rock band from Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The title track on the album 'After The Gold Rush' is another Young classic and one of his all time best songs. It is a song about the renissance, the 1970's, and the future and how the world is changing and not changing and what we could be doing to fix things but are not doing. It is a calssic song that is for sure. 'When You Dance You Can Really Love' is one song that has always be given a bad rap and for what I do not understand the song is wonderful and one that I personally get lost in everytime I hear it. 'Birds' is without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs Neil Young or anyone has ever written and it is heart wrenching to listen to. You relaly must hear to understand what I mean. 'Dont Let It Bring You Down' is possibly the best song Young ever recorded. The melody line and the vocal layering is wonderful. The lyrics are spectacular, quite simply amazing. Do sit and write in a little review how amazing 'Dont Let It Bring You Down' is, is just frankly impossible. Just listen is all that can be said.After The Gold Rush has gone down in history and one of the all time greatest rock n' roll albums ever. Many best of, critics, and music fans alike. After The Gold Rush is an album all Neil Young fans and all rock n' roll fans around the world should own. It's an album of songwriting, and much more tendor then most of the other albums in Youngs cannon, Highly recomended. | 1positive
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Dedication
This CD is probably just a dedication to Kirk's love for his Wah-Wah pedal. The only song on here that I liked was "King Nothing." Then I learned how to play guitar and realized that it's the same riff as "Enter Sandman." I'm sure Slayer and Megadeth are really jealous of James' ability to write a great country song, "Mama Said." I'm sure Dave Mustaine's first thought after hearing "Hero of the Day" was "Damn, I wish I would have written that riff!" I can see why it took them 5 years to make. 4 of those years were probably spent solely on the lyrics to "Ain't my Bitch." To be honest, just listen to Megadeth, they're so much better. | 0negative
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I've given up on Radiohead
I will start out this review by saying I think OK Computer is probably one of the best albums of the last decade. However this CD, along with Kid A, has got to be the worst. It is a collection of incoherent meaningless noise. Anyone who thinks this is art is also the person who thinks someone is a genious because they can't understand them. I am not opposed to experimentation, but some experiments are failures; and these "songs" (much like an ugly baby)are something only their creator would love. What a disappointment. | 0negative
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Paula Morissette?
This is Ms. Cole's worst offering. I totally loved "This Fire" and most of "Harbringer". This album is laced with Mariah Carey sounding vocals (who's doing the high stuff? - NOT Ms. Cole), Alanis 90's disco grooves, and Dr. Dre sounding beats. Her lyrics I might give 2 stars to, but there very self-centered and pretentious most of the time. This was a drag becuase I have been a fan of Paula's since her days with Peter Gabriel - but this "Amen" album is terrible. I was totally dissapointed. Thanks for selling out, Paula. | 0negative
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Something for everyone!
A friend of mine told me that this album was awesome, and he was right! What he didn't tell me is that it has something for everyone. Some of the songs have dance beats and Latin rhythms and some have just really cool lyrics and accoustic guitar. Plus every song is about topics we can all relate to. I couldn't believe my Dad, my little sister, and I all loved the same CD! This is a definite crowd pleaser and I highly recommend it! | 1positive
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Insulting!
I don't feel how you can state that "The Great American Midget Toss" is humorous. I feel its a very degrading song, especially when it talks about throwing another minority individual. Would it be funny if they sang about tossing any other minority individual? Its a disgrace to those who have dwarfism, and its a disgrace to parents who have children with dwarfism. Would it also be funny if they sang about tossing those with Downs Syndrome, MDA, or any other disability? As a band, they should have used better wisdom and knowledge before they wrote a very degrading song. | 0negative
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Used item...
I think the price was high considering this item was a used item. Also page said it was a new item and it was not... | 0negative
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Introduction
Nine Inch Nails' "Pretty Hate Machine" is by far my least favorite of all their (his) releases. And yet I still gave it five stars because it is original and it's what got NIN into my earphones. But part of the reason that this album is last in my list of must-have Reznor collections is that I don't think Trent really had his heart in this release. The songs are fairly simple, and there isn't much variation between them. The lyrics are anxious and simmering but don't display the near-brilliance of his other efforts. I think part of the problem was that NIN was trying to get a fanbase going and get their stuff out there instead of really creating work that was personal and self-gratifying. I would recommend buying this if you are already a Nine Inch Nails fan, but if you are a newcomer to and want to know what NIN is really about, try the "Downward Spiral" instead. | 1positive
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post-hardcore can be quite impressive
not that a canadian living in alaska has much to say about an american east coast band that doesn't tour, i still gave this e.p. a five star because the song writing and lyrics will grip your mind and you will be humming their hooks for days if not weeks. | 1positive
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Stinky McStinker
This c.d, in every sense of the word, STINKS!I have never brought a stinkier c.d, i have alot of c.d's and this is definately the STINKIEST.I...am out. Raged. | 0negative
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when someone mentions Beck, I say "I love Jeff Beck!"
This album is the best rock instrumental album period. It's also one of the great all-time albums. There are only so many albums where every song is solid (Sgt. Pepper, Led Zep II, Nevermind) and this is one of them. It's the pinnacle of rock instrumental music, using a basic guitar/bass/elec.piano/drums format that creates something greater than the sum of the parts. It's in wonderful stereo with stellar production by the great George Martin, and is an interesting ride when listened to from edge to label. My favorites are: "AIR Blower", "Scatterbrain", and "Freeway Jam". Definitely a triumph of substance over style! | 1positive
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Not a Good Effort...Not Surprisingly, Either.
Fantasia, Fantasia, Fantasia...what happened? Okay, I went out and bought this album with Diana's, and I honestly have to say Diana's is much better. Only her I Believe song is the good one, all the rest need SERIOUS work. And like a Kid's Review said, she never dressed the way on her album cover like she did on AI.Fantasia, here's some tips for you:1) Close the coat. Seriously. You're supposed to be an IDOL.2) Get singing improvement lessons. Seriously.3) And did I mention close up the coat? | 0negative
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As Music, NO STARS. As a cure for insomnia, it rates a 5.
I checked out this album from my local public library, and Im glad I did not buy it. This has got to be one of the most boring, slow tempered albums I've ever had the misfortune to listen to. Its HORRIBLE!. Now, Im sure that Ms. Jones is a lovely person, but Im reviewing her album, and it stinks! How this won all those grammys is beyond me. Im a pretty eclectic listener and will give anything a chance, let me save you the trouble, DONT give this a chance. Its the musical equivelant of passing gas. | 0negative
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This record SUCKS
I can't believe all the 5 start ratings for this hunk (...). Metallica hooked me back in the Lightning days, and I was a fan until the Black album. I can not believe the sell-outs they turned into. When you start making music just to sell records, it means you sold out. It's as simple as that. These guys are ridiculous. Has any one of you actually listened to the old Master of Puppets? That used to be the baddest song ever done, but this (...) orchestra is awful. It sounds like elevator music. Plus, James Hetfield has decided to TRY to sing now, whereas in the past, he just yelled on key. Much better back then.I feel sorry for all you poor shmucks. You just dont realize good music when you hear it. DO me a favor, pick up a copy of Soulfly - Back to the Primitive, or Slayer - Reign in Blood if you want to hear good music. Metallica is for losers. | 0negative
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Mediocrity at it's best
This album is a disapointment to me."Higher"is a fine song, with it's good singing and catchy/burly guitar riffs."With arms wide open"is sweet(The strings version is even better).Those songs are worth the purchase of this Cd.How ever things go down hill after that.Some of the other songs are okay& some are just terrible.Think monotonous,bland,simplistic,sluggish& predictable.The lead singer has a good voice, but is monotonous. There's no blazing Pearl Jam-like guitars,crafty guitar work/rythyms of Alice In Chains, sharp/powerful tempo changes like Live and it just doesn't rock out like a Stone Temple Pilots Cd. I know the comparison will upset some people, but I would much-rather reach for and crank up something like that. As popular as this Cd is I expected it to be real good, despite a couple bright spots it just isn't. | 0negative
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Not for small children -- much too upsetting
I am a big fan of the Classical Kids series and recommend them frequently. My children, 4 and 6, love them and we listen to them constantly. We have all learned a lot from them. They are really wonderful. Except for this one.Of course the music is beautiful, but some parts of the story are really not appropriate for small chlldren -- a child being beaten by his "keeper", kept in a cage for days, being kidnapped back by his cruel keeper? What were they thinking? This is not how I want to introduce my children to the cruelties of the world.It's such a shame, because the rest of the series is wonderful, but I now won't play it to my children. | 0negative
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It doesn't get deeper
Everyone else has said it all already--this is the best of her folk period. She had several masterpieces, throughout her career (I thought Taming the Tiger was one as well). But besides Woodstock, if there were one song, and one song only, that I could listen to by Joni, it'd be Blue. She was really channeling God with that one. Brilliant work from a career full of brilliant work. Brava. | 1positive
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Bob and Lee, losing their trial ? I can't believe it !
As you have already noticed the amount of negative reviews on this release, you probably already know that former bassist (Bob Daisley) and drummer (Lee Kerslake) have been removed, not only from the record, but also from the photo inside. The album was re-recorded with current line-up bassist and drummer.But what really makes me sick is that I don't have the original version of 'Blizzard of Ozz'. It's out of print. That's why I can't understand the guys who say "I grew up with the original, I find this re-record stupid..." but hey, you own the original, so what's the matter ??To add something the other reviewers didn't say yet (well, I guess) is that Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake began a trial against the Osbournes, but for the moment, they are losing, because they couldn't prove they weren't paid the royalties they deserved for the first 2 Ozzy solo albums.But anyway, there's no reason why they shouldn't win.The answer may be given in the first months of 2003.To finish, let's put some quotes of Ozzy's wife that say it all :"Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake have harassed Ozzy and our family for several years."Because of their abusive and unjust behaviour, Ozzy wanted to remove them from these recordings."We turned a negative into a positive by adding a fresh sound to the original albums."HORRIBLE ! I can't even imagine how she could dare to say that ! | 0negative
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ahhhhhhhh
1 of this man's fingers equals all the pricks in paradise | 1positive
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Well Worth the Import Fee!
Having read the reviews posted I was cautiously optimistic about ordering the much more expensive import copy of the Kinky Boots soundtrack in order to get the over-the-top finale number... and believe me (and my iTunes playlist) that the extra money was worth it... I'm not sure if people outside the car would say the same thing but I ask you... who wouldn't sing along?! | 1positive
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Almost Unlistenable
There's no reason to get this mess. All of the tracks are inferior to the originals. Was probably a blast being an audience member on E at this show, but really, what isn't a blast on E? It's probably what posessed Shaun Rider to think it was a good idea to immortalize his pathetic, incessant whistling on a live album. In fact, the whistling kills whatever fun could've been derived from the party atmosphere and sinks my rating to a firm 1-star. | 0negative
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One of Nobuo Uematsu's best
What I personally think is Nobuo's best ever. This soundtrack is my favorite of the entire series. This soundtrack has a wonderfully put together collection from just about all the songs and themes in the game. It has the emotional theme of Aerith and the great chorus theme of the final boss called The One Winged Angel.I highly recomend it. The god Odin demands that you buy it! | 1positive
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I know I won't endear myself to her millions of fans, but...
SHE DID DO IT AGAIN! How she managed to, after the first release is beyond me. "Oops!" slips with the artist's very limited vocals and extremely weak lyrics. But, I suppose, she is perfect for the little girls who drool at Spear's every "note," outfit and dance "step." | 0negative
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Just plain bad
There is really nothing good about this album; the members of Blink 182 are pretty much bad at everything they tried to accomplish. Their singing is abysmal (hearing them live makes you sorry for them), their playing is equally bad, and their songs aren't good for ANYTHING. The only half-exception here is 'What's My Age Again?', basically a mistake in Blink 182's assumed attempt at producing the worst music listening expierence imaginable. Their songs have no point, no meaning. They are just THERE. Their lyrics add up to nothing and don't tell complete stories, or rather they just don't tell a story at all. The lyrics are just there to push the (awful sounding) music forward. Small children can make better music than Blink 182. Their songwriting procedure is basically as follows: Pick a word. Find something that rhymes with it. Repeat a good 10-15 times. You now have a song worthy of Blink 182. As I said before, their songs don't finish their stories if they even have stories at all (in 'What's My Age Again?', their only *real* song, the girl dumps the main character in the song, the main character calls her mom from a pay phone, and that's it. We never find out what happens after that). If you have little to no knowledge of music or how it should sound, give this album a go. I bet you'll love it. If you ARE a musician in any sort, do yourself a favor by listening to me. So, in conclusion, stay away from this album as far as you can. Run, do not walk, from Blink 182. | 0negative
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C'Mon, Indeed!
What happened? This is truly a 2-star (or less) record. The "Rolling Stone" review really nails it when they say it sounds like "a Sheryl Crow cover band fronted by Bob Seger." In general, the record boasts a few solid tunes, but many of them (especially the ballads, such as "Safe and Sound" and "It's So Easy"--a cringe-inducing duet with cheesy Don Henly) are over-the-top in a way that hasn't really been apparent on her previous records. To me, the best way to sum up the "sound" of this record is that she's going for a sort of mid-70's pop radio glammed-out Aerosmith kind of feel--and she succeeds at this. Whether or not that's a desirable goal is another question. I just don't "get" the direction she's taking here. She still retains the artistic control she gained with her second record: i.e. she produces again, and more songs are written by Crow alone than on any of her previous albums. And yet, perplexingly, this is undoubtedly her slickest, most commercial-sounding disc yet (even more than the oft-maligned but actually excellent country/pop "Tuesday Night Music Club"). The production is so glossy and seems aimed straight at adult contemporary radio, especially with the generic techno-lite beats unecessarily cluttering nearly every song on the record. Crow has used samples and beats much more artfully in past songs like "Sweet Rosalyn" and "Riverwide." If she was going so hard for this "vintage '70's" kind of feel, why muddle the overall effect by throwing in these "modern" sound effects?There are actually a few good songs on this record. "Weather Channel," featuring great-as-usual harmonies from Emmylou Harris, is a dark, hushed, middle-of-the-night beauty along the same lines as "Home" and "I Shall Believe" from her earlier albums. If only she would make an entire album of these kind of songs!Also, the title track ("C'Mon, C'Mon") is alright. It's one of the few spots on this record where she rocks out without sounding self-conscious. That's another aspect where the "Rolling Stone" review is dead-on: Crow seems to be second-guessing her abilities on this record. It's not really evident in the lyrics (which are fairly generic), but more in the calculated swagger of the music itself, which in the past was always her strong suit--simply through its pure, unpretentious rock 'n' roll. On this record, the combined melodies and production almost make it sound as though she was writing looking over her shoulder at her studio bosses--trying to write a "hit" and beef up sales, etc. Listening to this record, I'm hard-pressed to come up with another explanation. | 0negative
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good place to get a taste of avant-garde sun ra.
there are a lot of sun ra albums that i love, and a lot of them that i cannot stand. the pretentious avant-garde ones tend to fall into the second category. this one, though avant-garde in nature, is actually very listenable. featuring a lot of fantastic sax work from john gilmore, this is a great place to dip your feet into sun ra's freaky side. the great john coltrane was a huge fan of john gilmore, and it's easy to figure out why. the compostions on this album are 'out there' in nature, but yet easy to reach with your heart. i recommend this to those with a taste for musical adventuring. | 1positive
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WTF!
Find yourselves the original album or casette and play it for a pure sound. This cd release is remastered with added effects that deletes any history of what ZZ Top's original sound was. | 0negative
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uh, WOW.
this cd is amazing, i love it.i'm liking it more then there debut cd already,this is top knotch metal period,this cd is so good, they should seriously think about puttingiced earth and Blind guardian on the back burner and concentrate on demons and wizards.this cd i think is heavier and i like whenever anything can be a little heavier. Touched by the Crimson King has some defenit staying power and will get some serious rotation in my computer and mini-discman.and i know everyone's opinion will be different,but here are my 3 favorite songs in no particular order.Crimson King, Love's Tragedy Asunder, and Dorian,and i was pleasantly surprised by there version of the immigrant song.in closing for the love of god, please don't make us wait another 5 years for another D&W; cd. | 1positive
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Important collection of fine works, slightly let down by the sound quality
This is a welcome reissue of a fine release, including several minor gems (if no real masterpieces), performed with spirit and more than mere competence by the Holst Singers and Orchestra under Hilary Davan Wetton.The program starts out with the Two Psalms from 1912, scored for choir, string orchestra and organ, fine but not particularly memorable works. The Six Choruses for male voices and string orchestra op. 53 belong to a different league, but these complex pieces aren't exactly easy listening. The Seven Part Songs op. 44 are very fine works as well - they belong to the period of Egdon Heath and more or less to the same style; and they do indeed exhibit many of the same qualities; they really display Holst's ear for sonorities and delicate but interesting textures. At first listening they might come across as a little austere, but closer attention is rewarded by almost shimmering, subtle beauty. The Evening Watch op. 43 also belongs to the same group, but is in the end a less memorable work. The Nunc Dimittis is lovely.In the end, the performances do perhaps lack that last touch of drama needed to make the fullest impact, something which isn't exactly helped by a somewhat woolly sound quality. In fact, the sound quality is probably my biggest concern here, for it is not really up to Hyperion's generally excellent standards. Still, this is rewarding repertoire for the adventurous and with no alternatives readily available deserves a firm recommendation. | 1positive
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Overblown and Pretentious
For the album cover of 1968 award, my choice goes to Shine On Brightly. The cover features a bronzed nude female bending over the keys of a piano. Very alluring. Sorry, but the music just doesn't match the appeal of the cover. Cuts 1 through 6 are not only too long, they're also boring. `Wish Me Well" is a numbing and soulless catastrophe. `Rambling On' is a yawning lullaby. But final cut, the seventeen-minute classical rock suite `In Held Twas In I,' is revolutionary. Progressive rock (or rock symphony) hadn't been born yet. The suite has its moments (consider the lyrical confession on `In The Autumn Of My Madness' and the stark guitar leading into `Look To Your Soul"). Also, the vocal harmonies of the `Grand Finale" are mesmerizing. The composition is ground breaking (no one before had attempted a seventeen-minute track), but contains too many sleepy moments (like the opening Buddhist tale).I also dislike the muddy quality of `Shine On Brightly' - no amount of digital enhancement can cure the recorded-in-a-fishbowl sound of the original master tapes. From an historical perspective, `Shine On Brightly' is a pioneering effort; but musically it's overblown and pretentious. | 0negative
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The Most Overrated Band in Rock History
Thanks Kurt, for doing yourself in and sparing us from enduring album after album of this drivel. I guess all it takes to be a groundbreaking revolutionary band these days is to sing comotose behind a microphone, going off on rants about teen angst, rape and suicide. I guess you weren't completely worthless, if there was anybody who could take moaning, groaning and screaming to a new level, it was you.Somehow you managed to fool legion after legion of critics into thinking Nirvana was a sublime and trancendent experience, but I wasn't fooled in the least. Thank God the early 90s are over, the faster you fade away, the better. | 0negative
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DOESNT DO IT FOR ME
I have a hard time listening to most pop music that tries just a little bit too hard to please. The fact that this is Christian music makes it even harder. I am not a Christian but I have always loved old fashioned Gospel music , both black and white. In 1967 Elvis Presley recorded his Grammy award winning album "How Great Thou Art".To me this the greatest album ever released by a popular singer. The album is amazing in every respect. Elvis didnt try to conform to any particular audience. This is what made the album so special. Elvis wanted to do the Gospel music he grew up with ,so for this album he gathered the finest singers and musicians in Gospel music and the results were spectacular. Even listening to this album today ,you can see the originality he always brought to his music.Now almost 40 years later we have DC talk .If you enjoy the pop music of today then you will probably like this. If you are looking for something original you will be disappointed. It is just the same boring manufactured pop music you hear all the time.The Christian lyrics make it sound even weirder.Im sorry if I offend anyone but Im only giving my musical opinions.The upside is if this music is making people happy then its doing its work . For me personally its too mainstream and predictable.Peace to all. | 0negative
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Bomber
I think this cd is the worst they have ever made. I will NEVER BUY another cd from this group again! | 0negative
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Nobody is great all the time.
I understand that many people highly regard this last album by the original Danzig lineup. It is clear to me that I am out of sync with the rest of Danzig fans when I say this album is the pits. In my opinion, this album is amazingly ordinary with very bland, dull songs that all seem like filler to me. All except "Let It Be Captured" but that's just not enough. I consider myself a HUGE fan of Glenn Danzig (I LOVE ALL the Danzig-era Misfits, all the Samhain and the first three solo albums) but I must suggest trying other albums, perhaps ALL other albums, prior to trying this one. | 0negative
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If this is the "Best Of" Charlotte Church, I would dread hearing her worst!!!!
I have heard of Charlotte Church, and had to check out this particular CD from a public library to see what all the buzz was about. Ms. Church's voice is so thin and lacks any resonance, it makes my flesh crawl listening to it. Who is the schmuck that signed this gal to a recording contract, thinking she actually had singing talent? The musical selections she attempts to sing here do not match her vocal style. Either that, or her vocal instructor needs to be fired! The only song in this set worth a tolerable listen is "The Prayer" in which she shares vocals with Josh Groban. The rest of the album may satisfy those who appreciate an immature singing style that is somewhat reminiscent of chalk screeching across a blackboard! No thanks Charlotte, I'll stick with Sarah Brightman, Celine Dion, or Judy Collins for an "easy on the ears" female voice and REAL talent! | 0negative
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There aren't enough stars in the universe . . .
to rate this album properly. I won't waste words describing it. it speaks for itself. I can say that the remaster is a significant improvement in terms of clarity, especially on the vocals, though the bass is a little thin for my tastes. That goes for all the Dylan remasters I've heard, actually. On a good stereo it's still a net gain, I would say. | 1positive
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BUY CARRIE UNDERWOOD CD INSTEAD
This compact Discs is a joke and has only one good song on it "crazy." The people that nominated this over Carrie Underwood Some Heart for Album of the Year must have something good to drink the night before. This Cd is trash and awful to the ears. Buy Carrie Underwood CD instead you will love it!! | 0negative
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Proof positive that Aiken is nothing short of incredible
It was a sad day for many fans when Clay Aiken barely (and some say unjustly) missed the title of American Idol. Since the end of the series, however, record sales of his single have proven the breadth and loyalty of his fanbase. Clay's debut album will not disappoint those who have so eagerly waited for it.Measure of a Man is, as Clay himself put it in the liner notes, a CD that reflects who he is. Full of passionate power ballads, heartbreaking "we can never be together" songs and even a couple light-hearted love songs, plus an encore listing of This is the Night, this CD is definetly proof positive that Clay Aiken has incredible versatility, wide and diverse appeal, strong moral standards and obvious lasting power. From the upbeat, yet emotional Invisible to Run to Me, a ballad that will appeal to any hopeless romantic, from the title track to the mellow, but in-your-face I Survived You, Clay delivers something remarkable and memorable on these tracks. Sure it has a couple moments when it gets slightly borderline cheesy, but at the end of the day, talent and great songs far overpower it. After all, one of Clay's most appealing traits is his innocence and down home goodness. Like his fellow AI alum and predecessor, Kelly Clarkson, Clay's CD is proof that this boy can sing anything and make it amazing.Fans from the American Idol Season 2 days will certainly be thrilled to add Clay's album to their collection. Those who weren't fortunate enough to hear his incredible renditions of Mack the Knife, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Unchained Melody and even Build Me Up Buttercup will find Measure of a Man incredibly uplifting, moving, and yes, even just fun. It's the kind of CD that you don't feel guilty about listening to over and over againMy only regret is that the rating system here only allows five stars... :) | 1positive
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Superb! One of our favorite albums
We have owned this album for 3 years and still return to it again and again. Unusual combination of instruments - haunting, spiritual, soothing.Came looking for more Steven McNamara and saw no review for Yogitar so had to stop and say - amazing work. Thank you Steve - look forward to more of your music. | 1positive
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He's changed, but he's still Moby
Moby has changed so much from his early techno, and yet remains the same. Both of which are fortunate for music fans. 18, more mellow and subdued than his previous album, Play, continues Moby's musical expansion across various genres. Only one song, "Jam for the Ladies," comes close to his 'bodyrock' grooves that dominate his earlier music, but don't think that he has abandoned techno beats. This album alternates between steady-beat, instrumentalized songs with minimal vocals (the majority, in fact) to full lyrical songs like "We Are All Made of Stars," with a few purely instrumental, sweet songs like "18." Moby brings in several guest singers to this album, especially female, and employs gospel or blues-like lyrical lines into the majority of songs, such as "In This World" and "One of These Mornings." My personal fav's include "We Are All Made of Stars," "Extreme Ways," and "Signs of Love"; another standout song is the purely vocal "Great Escape."The entire album works very well together, progressing from song to song in a dreamy lanscape reminiscent of the cover art. Those expecting a high-tempo, lively album must be aware of this, and be warned that with this mentality some of the songs may start to blend together in a sort of mush. However, those who prefer Moby's later music, and enjoyed Play, will probably also enjoy this album, although of course I can't gaurantee this. If you're new to Moby, I highly recommend this album, but might first suggest Play to get a wider variety of tempos and styles. Still, 18 succeeds in giving Moby another boost in his musical career, and remains one of my favorite albums. | 1positive
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something between radiohead and backstreet boys
I bought this album because I'm a fan of Naohito Fujiki.That's the only reason why I bother to search for his album.His songs are not versatile, not noisy, monotonic-- they sounds alike from the first track to the last. You can play the entire album without knowing the endings of each songs.If you're really not a fan of Nao, I suggest you not to waste your money this album. | 0negative
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You can feel the pain coming through the speakers.
Eric Clapton was hurting bad during the year 1970. It had only been a month since Jimi Hendrix's death, Duane Allman had died also in that freak road accident...Eric was still reeling from the shock and wanted nothing more than to lock himself away in his mansion. Also he was insatiably in love with a woman who was somebody elses wife. You can tell during this concert that he'd ingested alot of substances including vast amounts of booze.He must've been shaking like a leaf. His voice is shot completely...barely audible at some points but this adds to the authenticity & atmosphere of the occasion. The songs are all wonderfully done. Eric plays it safe, he doesn't take any chances. Quite frankly i don't think he even remembers this concert because he is so juiced up.But inspite of all this Erics Fender Strat tone is incomparible to the thin one he has today and even though he misses alot of notes onstage his sound/style is on par with his idols Otis Rush & Buddy Guy. (especially on the version contained of "Have You Ever Loved A Woman?") You almost feel compelled to reach out and embrace him. No designer suits and silk shirts here. This is Eric Clapton at his most sincere.Clapton had the unenviable task of providing both rhythm & lead guitar during this session. Considering his frail health this must've been hell for him. They might've eased his load if they'd added a rhythm guitar to give Eric more space to breathe but nonetheless Eric struggles through admirably inspite of Bobby Whitlocks wrong key meanderings on the piano on certain songs.But this album is musically historic & authentic in detail.You can even hear the hum of the Marshall amps. This was the way it was in 1970. Back then there was just so much talent and everyone had their own individual story to tell. Clapton told his very well..just listen to the pain in his voice. The music was richly intense whether it was folk, jazz, rock or blues, to match the world political scene. Today the music scene is tame in comparison and the talent is computerised & false. | 1positive
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EaglesDVD
The DVD is excellent! If you're an Eagles fan you'll really enjoy this concert. I had forgotten how much I liked them until viewing this DVD. | 1positive
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Bruce is Bruce (is bruce is bruce, ad-infinitum)
World events have returned Bruce Cockburn to his former scathing self. He's a folk-singer, so it's certainly not uncharted territory, and Cockburn has never been shy about wearing his political heart on his sleeve. Most Rush Limbaugh fans won't have any of his works in their library and this album won't change that...more's the pity, because anyone could admire his songwriting abilities regardless of his (or the listener's) politics.Musically, this album has much in common both with "Breakfast in New Orleans..." and "The Charity of Night." If you're a Cockburn fan you're already familiar with the linear musical progression of his albums over the last quarter-century. If you're not an established fan, buy one of the two albums mentioned above before you buy this one, and then buy "World of Wonders" and/or "Stealing Fire". If you are then enthralled, buy this album.Bruce Cockburn is a significantly talented songwriter and musician, arguably the best songwriter Canada has ever produced (sorry Leonard Cohen and Gordon Lightfoot fans). He warrants a place in anyone's library. I just don't think this is the first of his albums you should add. You WILL add it in due course once you've listened to some of his other works. | 1positive
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I hate Gorillaz
Why people always think different is good? Gorillaz is bad, rap is bad, Damon is...mm...I don't like this album and I think their first album suck.This band have no heart, they're boring! | 0negative
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Bad Hockey Puck, Even Worse Music Album!
One time at my friend Leroy's house, we were just playin' some PlayStation 2 and drinking chocolate milk when all of a sudden, "BUM! BUM BUM BUM!" comes throbbing out of the room of his 13-year-old sister, Jerrica. We ran in the room with our hands cupped over our ears, screaming "JERRICA! WHAT IS THAT INFERNAL RACKET?!" and she said "Yo, it be da new Da Game album! All my friends have it!" (keep in mind she is white) Unable to stand such noise, me and Leroy decided to just go out and play some street hockey.So we set up our equipment and put on our jerseys, but, alas, Leroy didn't have a puck! He informed me that he traded it to his other friend Max for a Fudgesicle. So, angrily, we went back into the house, to find Jerrica sitting on the couch watching Hillary Duff. The ghastly music had been silenced. Suddenly, it hit both Leroy and I what we had to do.I have to say, "The Documentary" by "The Game" is, by far, the worst hockey puck I have ever played with. It's flimsy, it doesn't glide well, and half the time you will be trying to hit it but it's so thin, you'll just keep missing. About forty-seven seconds into our street hockey skirmish, it broke. Cheap piece of junk.So, in conclusion, I do not recommend this as an album or a hockey puck.All of the above is true except for the stuff I made up. | 0negative
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I can't believe this CD is out of print !!!
This is an endeavor where Jimi used the electronics of his Electric Ladyland studio to his best advantage. It is his rock work with some humour and upbeat offerings. Instead of being his normal otherworldly self, cuts like "My Friend" and "Belly Button Window" show Hendrix as he really was. A class A musician (perhaps the best rock guitar player of all time) and a person who could see both the seriousness of the failings of our time and the humour in that seriousness. "In From The Storm" has to be listened to several times to hear the elegance of the studio effect. Plus Emaretta Marks (of the original Hair musical cast) adds soaring vocals. I recommend it to any TRUE Hendrix fan. | 1positive
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An incredible collection of sonic heartbreak...
I'm not a giant fan of Beck. I've got Midnite Vultures & Mutations. I like them. But they are on par with other albums I have by other artists. With Sea Change, Beck raises the bar...substantially. It's hands down one of the best recordings I've heard in the last 10 years.Hendrix changed rock with Electric Ladyland. The Church created one of the most underrated recordings ever with Hologram of Baal.Beck made Sea Change. And it is incredible.He fuses the sound of a sober Gram Parsons with sonic tinkerings...I'm not even sure how to begin describing them. And the songs and sounds are heavenly, sad, and moving. Beck's in mourning and he hits the mark dead on with this amazing recording.I've recommended this CD to many friends and family, and each and every one that has taken the time to sit, listen and ponder, has been taken by it's beauty. It touched my soul and while that sounds incredibly sappy, it's pure truth.I like every cut, but LonseSome Tears is a clear standout.Get it and dig it. | 1positive
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The best of someting corporate
Wait, wait, wait... the review above by scott, no offense scott, says that if you arent into the whole emo thing, check out bands like the alkaline trio. Admitted, alkaline trio is awesome, one of my favorite bands, but they really really are emo.Alright, if youre into bands like the alkaline trio, check out this band. It is not exactly punk, its much more creative, more melodic, and very piano-centric music. I like it. It is emo though. If youre not into that, that sucks, but this is probably not for you.North is a much more mature album than the previous two, and in my opinion the best cd something corporate has put out. | 1positive
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Steve and Sonics... Studio Sublimation...
Never heard of Sonic Youth? Feel free to start here... Love SY? Feel free to start here... Open with a tune-up of an old blues standard, Thurston style, melting into your anti-corporate riot-grrrit of Kim Gordon's career as a super-model. Thrash me, bash me, and soak me in sound. By the time I get to Track 4, I feel like a Drunken Butterfly swimming around in Kim's stomach as she chants "I love you, I love you, I love you... What's your name?" *vomit spews* - - - This is what happens when you give a constantly shifting force of music (Sonic Youth) a corporate record producer and tell them to please their growing fan base. They please us... but we're the last one's to hear about it. If you've listened to some other SY albums, don't expect to find a familiar friend in "Dirty", it truly stands apart. The melodic insanity is there, the 5-string noodlings and erotic crooning are both there, but the package is somehow... SHARPER than the others. Sharp to cut, not sharp to impress. As you either know or will soon find out Sonic Youth is... well, Sonic Youth. You either HAVE to get it for your collection or you HAVE to distance yourself from the friend that recommended it. But if ONE SY album could fit in with someone's top 40 tapes AND someone's Sonicshrine... it would be this one. (Or Daydream Nation) - DV | 1positive
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The Ultimate Who Experience
How does one define classic? If I had to take a stab at it, something tells me this album would be somewhere intertwined in the definition. Not to call myself the greatest who fan (I only possess leeds and next), I still can recognize a classic when I see it, and this album most certainly qualifies.For years, I had planned to invest in this album, knowing Baba O'Riley from the radio and thinking that I had maybe heard some of the others (as it turned out, I had heard just about all of them). However, I put it off and made excuses until, one day, I stumbled upon this magnificent set. I had no $$ to purchase it (I was younger), and instead borrowed the original CD, without any bonus tracks, from a friend. The album passed the test, and eventually, I gathered cash and bought this for a fair price of just around $30.To say the least, I am blown away by the set as a whole. Every song is a classic, so why do a song by song review- Baba O'Riley, Bargain, The Song Is Over, Behind Blue Eyes, Won't Get Fooled Again...these are all songs that will forever be radio favorites, as well as classics. Love Ain't For Keeping is one of the greatest short songs I've ever laid ears on, My Wife is a great song from John Entwistle, and Getting In Tune and Going Mobile are fantastic tunes as well. The format brings the songs together as nine pieces to form one of rock's most classic albums.As if this weren't enough, the collection offers several bonus tracks, including alternate takes of Getting In Tune, Love Ain't For Keeping, Behind Blue Eyes and Won't Get Fooled Again, the original version of Pure And Easy, and the Lifehouse track Baby Don't You Do It. These tracks were all from an earlier session at the New York Record Plant Studios.The booklet is fantastic, and offers an in-depth look at the doomed Lifehouse sessions that would become the successful Who's Next Sessions, with an essay by Pete Townsend himself, and one by John Atkins, all laced with beautifully restored photos. As you read about the stories of the Young Vic Theatre, you can experience the extraordinary show on Disc Two of the set. The booklet then completes by offering track notes for every song on the set.So, for $30, you get: The classic album, all nine tracks beautifully mastered, New York Record Plant Studios tracks, remixed including two previously unreleased tracks, and The Young Vic Theatre show, straight from the Rolling Stones' Mobile Unit to your ears, all tracks but two previously unreleased, and a highly informative booklet, all packaged in a deluxe digipack and compacted in a slip sleeve. For all that, with a total of over 3 1/2 hours of music, this might be the best $30 I've ever spent.To conclude: If you haven't already, buy this album. If you have the original or extended jewel cases, scrap them and buy this incredible set: its rare that a classic is born, and double rare that its packaged this beautifully.5/5 | 1positive
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Where is Inet's Forrest???
Does any one know how to get Inet's Forest? What Cd is it on?? | 1positive
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Listener beware: this product is NOT what you think!!!!!!
Although incorrectly indicated on Amazon's titling, this CD does NOT contain music by various artists! These songs have been re-recorded by one band, and they are NOT the original artists for any of these songs. This is the equivalent to listening to a wedding band perform renditions of these songs. If you are seeking the original recordings for any of the great songs on this CD, you had best look elsewhere! | 0negative
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Greedy American A**holes are more like it
Macy Rockaway, this includes you! This album is so stupid. American Idiot is yet another cash-in on the entertainment world bashing on President Bush. The title track was crap. Boulevard of Broken Dreams s*cks. Wake Me Up When September Ends is just awful. Billie Joe is a woman in man's clothing as he wears mascara and eye-liner. Is he gay? Buy Pink Floyd's The Wall instead as that was a true concept album, unlike this trash! | 0negative
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Save your money....
If you're looking for a great follow up to her first CD, you'd be hard pressed to find it here. "Introducing Joss Stone" sounds nothing like her first album, all of the songs are R&B based (not the jazz/blues/soul music of the first) and most of the lyrics I couldn't understand. I would think twice in purchasing this if you really liked the first album and are expecting something similar. | 0negative
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Don't believe the hype -- I'm a fan, but this album is weak!
Sorry, I just don't get the hype surrounding this album. Maybe it's because it was Bon's last-- so fans are being overly sentimental, but it is not the strongest of the Bon era material. I love early AC/DC -- but this album pales in comparison to High Voltage and Dirty Deeds. Yeah, the song "Highway to Hell" is a classic -- and a couple of other songs are merely okay (The Girls Got Rhythm, Shot Down in Flames, Love Hungry Man). But this album is nowhere near a classic. If anything, it is the most monotonous album AC/DC ever made. You can skip this one. If you don't believe me -- fine, buy it. And watch how, after a couple of listens, it starts to gather dust. | 0negative
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Lets not buy this.
Cmon people,are you really going to spend [so much] for just 3 songs.The logic that im using should be enough to convince you to not buy this slbum.Ofcourse all the songs are remixes since this guy cant produce any new or original music of his own.Please dont buy this [item] and dont say I didnt warn you. | 0negative
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Well worthy of the 5 stars...
Let me tell you, this cd is the best cd i've ever bought. I'm semi-new to the metal scene and i had bought the Resident Evil: Apocalypse soundtrack. All the songs on it were pretty good, but Nymphetamine really intrigued me. I then decided to check out Cradle of Filth and see if all their songs were as good as Nymphetamine was. Not only were they as good, they were even better. I remember thinking, "Whoa, this is even better!" I bought Cruelty and the Beast along with the Nymphetamine album. I would have to say it is the better of the two. Nymphetamine is great and all, but this cd just blows it out of the water. Plus, i think Dani really outdid himself on both lyrics and vocals. I found myself reading the lyrics over and over again looking for details i had missed. The whole cd is fast and aggresive, it just picks you up and takes you on a wild ride, and even when its finished, your ears are still ringing from it. I would recommend this to anyone over the age of 14 as this cd is not for children or immature people. Of course, if your one of those people who does not listen to or care about lyrics then i guess it doesnt matter... Anyway, buy this cd, study the lyrics, follow Elizabeth Bathory's story, and you will not be dissapointed. I think this could be Cradle of Filth's best album, but i have just ordered Midian and am yet to recieve it, so i'll see if i am proven wrong... | 1positive
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What to say..
The songs are catchy, this I can't deny. "Come Clean" and "So Yesterday" are perfect songs for her and her vocal range. We all know she got by on this album due to the success of her movie and television program with Disney. They wanted to milk her for everything she is worth. And the sad part is - the kids fall for it. They don't need talent to automatically rank "artists" like Hilary as their favorite. Britney Spears, whom also is put down because of her voice, put out an amazing album "In The Zone" which outshines Hilary's from the get go. At least Britney's has some musical diveristy and a little flare. Hilary's album is very dry and there isn't a standout track. I've seen her "live" - well, if that's what you want to call it.I would suggest you purchase another Disney Records album by their latina recording artist, MYRA. Myra, whom is friends with Hilary, released her first album with the same record company. You may remember her from The Princess Diaries soundtrack with "Miracles Happen" or heard her hit "Dancing in the Streets" on the Disney Channel. If you want true talent behind some catchy songs, I suggest you pick up MYRA's CD. You won't regret it one bit. | 0negative
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The antidote to Britney 'N the Boys.
At last -- a true R&B album for grown-ups. And the fact that it's a great one is icing on the cake!I'd heard of Macy Gray, but didn't buy this CD until I heard "Why Didn't You Call Me" played at a restaurant. After rocking out in the restroom (the song came on while I was touching up my lipstick and held me captive 'til it was over), I asked the hostess who was singing. "Macy Gray." Good enough for me. It hasn't been out of my CD player since.It's a rare and wonderful experience to love every track on a CD. And I do, here. From the booty-bumpin' funk of "Caligula" to the lush lyricality of "I Try," every track brings new pleasures. Gray's voice has an androgynous quality that only heightens the sensuality of the music.If you're tired of R&B wannabes, give Macy Gray's "On How Life Is" a shot. She clearly knows more about the subject than any former mouseketeer pretender. | 1positive
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Prue Ska Greatness
Love this album. This is 45 minutes of prue ska bliss. These guys play a more traditional style of ska with excellent horn arrangements and at times some very funny songs. That being said the tempos and sounds of the songs are very different - this is not oneof those albums where all teh songs sound alike after a while. These guys are a serious and mature band and this album ctahces them in their prime.If I was to make the purchase again I would have bought the multi-pack that has this and there first two album together along with a live DVD. That being said this CD stands up on its own. A great addition to any ska collection. | 1positive
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A storming return
Well, a bit of a surprise. First, I'll deal out the negatives. Old school (first album) fans may not like this album - it is their most experimental and hip hop album yet. They are not selling out (as it was their sound in the first place) but it follows almost directly from where 'Evil Empire' finished (which I personally preferred to the first album). The only real disappointment for me was the bass - Tim's work was awesome on RATM, pretty funky on EE, but is becoming more 'synthesised' sounding - go back to the funk, Tim! Now, onto the good stuff. What a phat album! Some great tunes on here - the storming 'Guerrilla Radio', rocking 'Sleep Now In The Fire', fiery 'Maria' and funky 'New Millennium Homes' (great bass!). Verging on their best! Write me! | 1positive
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Unlistenable.
Don't get me wrong, Fantasia is one of my favorite movies and Stokowski my favorite conductor--a true genius. The problem is that these CDs were "restored" ("destroyed" would be a better word) by someone who has no idea what music sounds like. In a desperate attempt to preserve our ears from any (gasp!) noise, a brutal gating filter was used to destroy any semblance of the sound of real instruments. And, since optical recording of the time had very poor treble response, what treble there is has been boosted mercilessly, resuting in shrill, screechy strings. I really cannot bear to listen to these CDs.I see that someone has muddied the waters by uploading pictures of the 1980s digital re-recording of the soundtrack (the CDs with the brown background). Blasphemous as it sounds, that may be the better way to hear this music, at least until the Disney company sees fit to allow a proper restoration of the original soundtrack to be done. | 0negative
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1965 USSR / Svechnikov
The 1965 USSR recording conducted by Alexander Svechnikov completely captures the magnifience of the beauty in the russian litergical chant. In solists, choir and conducting, no others in my collection compare with the 1965. Read my review of this one and others on the Polyansky/Moscow Classics label.The 1965 on Chant Du Monde, sadly long out of print. | 0negative
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Fortunately, JLO maybe the end of her
This does not even deserve 1 star. Love Don't Cost A Thing is good and catchy, but there is nothing else on that album comparable. Im Real--sounds like its stolen from Janet Jackson's Nasty and Play is stolen straight from Madonna's Music--she even tells the dj to play the song that turns her on. The slow songs are the WORST and remind you that she CAN'T SING!! I would not buy this album unless you are huge fan. | 0negative
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Nice Packaging...
I've purchased other CDs from the Sepia label, so I was a fairly high level of sound quality (Sepia is generally near the top of the import labels that record from old records). Unfortunately, this album fell far below their usual standard.The sound is okay on the instrumental sections, but breaks up whenever Monica Lewis sings. Each of her words end in a garbled, crackling due to sound distortion on the recording. It's barely listenable.There aren't a lot of Monica Lewis albums to choose from, so I'm giving them a second star for making some of her work available.All in all, you're better off copying her songs that are posted at youtube. | 0negative
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An OMS single definitely worth buying
Contrary to previous One Minute Silence singles such as Revolution and We Bounce, this one is especially worth buying. Why, you might ask? There are three vital reasons why this is (almost certainly) the most worthwhile single the band`s released in the pre-One Lie Fits All era (One Lie Fits All is the title of their forthcoming, July 2003 release). Those reasons are as follows:#1 -- the title track here is NOT edited. Both "Revolution" and "We Bounce" were edited on their respective singles and were not available unedited until the release of the full-length CD. The version here is 3:27, whereas on I Wear My Skin 1 it is approximately 2:50.#2 -- the two b-sides here, "In The Boat" and "I Don't Want To Wear Your Grey", will not be featured on One Lie Fits All. "In The Boat" is particularly enjoyable because it's taken from Yap's experience with Slipknot's drummer Shawn; in which Shawn thought of a number of people he admired, and, consequently, put them in a boat (figuratively). Shawn said Yap would be one of the people in his illustrious boat.#3 -- duh... it's One Minute Silence! If you don't like OMS then why the heck are looking at this? However, if you know and love this band, this would definitely be a meaningful purchase.All three of these songs are excellent, and these three reasons should be enough to persuade you to buy this single. Sure, it's a little bit pricey for just three songs, but again, they are all great. And it's One Minute Silence. This CD-single acts only as an hors d'oeuvre for the main course that is One Lie Fits All. These tracks continue OMS's political statements and manipulating of humanity. So when all's said and done, just buy this. You won't be disappointed. | 1positive
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Sublime tunes from David Gray's early years.
Picked up this album on an Amazon special and I am so glad I did! It was easy to download music from Amazon's cloud player, too. | 1positive
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Disappointing Debut!!!
I didn't get into this album to much it was like real wack to me after listening to the first couple of songs. | 0negative
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Great start, bright future
Basically, this cat has the talent to go anywhere, and with his ear for good melodies, he'll be on the radio all day long. Although his playful first single, Stay, didn't catch on like it should have, So Sick picks up the slack. He's got a slew of other easy to listen to jams, and brings back flashes of Stevie and Marvin. Girlfriend has a Michael Jackson sound to it, and Let Go is a balad sure to appease any heartbroken listener. In My Own Words hits all the notes for a great first album. | 1positive
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still in the "pop" section
The offspring have somewhat changed there sound, but not by much. They try to sound more "raw" in a few songs, but they still stay in the pop-rock section. I wouldnt consider this "punk" anymore. over all I think the album was very poor. | 0negative
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Far from the best band ever
People always say how the beatles "changed" music. Please there are other bands that have had more influence on rock music than them such as sabbath and zepp. First of all the beatles are far from outstanding on their instruments so its obvious they didnt influence anyone in that area. Its all a bunch of chords and far from extraordinary. There only popuar because there old and they were good and MAINSTREAM at the time. There are so many better bands than this who actually have talent.The beatles fans who say they are te best band of all time probably dont listen to other music. They clearly dont listen to modern rock, 60s-80s rock/metal. The 60s-80s metal bands have influenced music way more than the beatles because they were 1000 times better on instruments and wreent mainstream. Look at metallica, there first 4 albums were awesome but they werent mainstream, but then when they made the black album (sef titled) they made it more mainstream and sold 12,000,000 so go figure. They along with every other rock band has more talent instrumentally than the beatles.Honestly, i dont get whats so great about them. The people that i know who say there the best only listen to old mainstream bands like the beatles and other people who know how to play a couple chords. One of my friends i guess you could say listens to all this crappy 60s music and its garbage. Hes been playing guitar for like 3 years and still sucks cuz all he knows how to play is these bands OOH A BNUNCH OF CHORDS, please go check out metallica "and justice for all" for some real musical talent | 0negative
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Iron Maiden with a Twist of Dickinson Solo=Machine Men
Well at first I would say you might think that they just ripped off Iron Maiden and Bruce Dickinson, but on the contrary they pay homage to thier Idols of Metal. The Singer sounds "ALOT" Like Bruce, and the production has that Roy Z feel to it..heavier than traditional Maiden, but still keeps the great melodies and guitar driven crunch. For thier first album it's preety darn good! | 1positive
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.....bliss
I have had this album for a long while now, and it is the best album that I HAVE EVER HEARD. It is completely perfect in every way. Whenever I put it in I make every one in the room shut up and chill out. I can't explain the sentimental attachment I have to this recording. It is my soundtrack to the summers of my life, which I think about alot. This album makes me feel really glad that i spend the "best years of my life" with this band.Well, on to the track listing. "my name is jonas" is a great starter track and is one of my favorites off the album. It's just awesome. "no one else"is a really good song about him being a jealous boyfriend. I can relate. It's another one of my favorites. "the world has turned and left me here" is my favorite song of all time. It's beautiful. Period. "buddy holly" is a great song to get you pumped and feeling good. "undone" is a good, long song about a decaying relationship. really great. "surf wax america" is a really good, fast paced song about everyone doing the same things all the time. So instead of taking the car to work, he's taking his surfboard. "say it ain't so" is another good standout. it expresses bottled up emotions and feelings and how they are released with drinking. "in the garage" is a really good song about being a loner, and finding comfort being alone when you make music and being a rock star in your own little world with an imaginary audience and expressing yourself through it. "holiday" is a really, really great song about a relationship with two many outside people butting their noses in, and wanting to get away from it all. "only in dreams" is one of my favorites. It is a beautiful song about a girl, with really great lyrics. It has a great build up as well.If you dont have this album, then you're a fool. So buy it now!! It will change you forever. | 1positive
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This Is Not Metal Or Even Rock
Hearing that Led Zeppelin was a heavy metal band,(and I am a huge metal fan), I decided to buy this album since I had heard it was pretty good.Well it stinks.Not anywhere on this lousy album is not even the slightest hint of metal. Actually The Beatles get heavier than this. Dy'er Maker is so un-heavy it should be included with Frank Sinatra. Only if you are a pop fan should you buy this album, so metalheads and headbangers, STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 0negative
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disappointing
Not in the same league as any Tommy Makem/Clancy Bros. disc. Selections and performances below par for this type of CD. | 0negative
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A TRUE ARTIST AND GROUNDBREAKING LP
It's very rare that a R&B artist of this magnitude comes along to take a musical artform back to its NATURAL origins and this is exactly what he's done with this MASTERPIECE. I recently had the opportunity to see him perform live at the Essence Music Festival and the funny thing is Jill Scott was performing at the same time and I stuck around to see him because I knew I was about to bare witness to something truly special. Almost like seeing Prince in his very early years. This GIFTED young talent can do it all from sing to songwrite to produce to perform live. Every song is extremely well written and produced. Even the CD cover booklet is extremely well designed. This CD has a timeless sound. The Bar Has Been Officially Rised For The Future Of Neo-Soul and R&B Music. Without Question. The Sky Is The Limit For Bilal. Believe The Hype. A Classic. | 1positive
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Don't set sail on the seven seas without this one!
I've yet to meet a young buccaneer who hasn't been captivated by this delightful album. The quality and variety of the songs holds up to repeated play and it's packed full of useful advice -- such as how to avoid scurvy!All the children (and a few adults) in my family are receiving this cd for Christmas! | 1positive
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Forgettable
With "The Senior", Ginuwine shows just how boring he can make something. There are a some very good songs, but they are so scarce that they don't make the CD worth buying.1. Mike Tyson - Intro - If anything, this deters people from buying the CD...2. Get Ready - 2/10 - Repetitive, annoying. Why do we need another intro?3. Chedda Brings - 7/10 - Catchy, but lacks something... and who is Jose Cenquentez?4. Hell Yeah - 1/10 - Even worse than Get Ready. I have no idea why it was the first single.5. In Those Jeans - 4/10 - Where Ginuwine lacks, the production of the song tries to make up.6. Stingy - 6/10 - Very good at first, but gets old fast.7. Love You More - 2/10 - I had to listen to it again because I don't remember it. A Boring ballad. Nothing worthwhile here.8. Bedda To Have Loved - 3/10 - I love the song, but the interlude really brings down the grade. Wayyy too long. I wish it had been separated from the rest of the track.9. Lockdown - 7/10 - It's okay, but it's not worth the interlude that precedes it.10. On My Way - 3/10 - Another boring ballad.11. Sex - 6/10 - Sole makes the track. Almost single-worthy...12. Bedda Man - 8/10 - Nice beat. Best song so far.13. Our First Born - 0/10 - Worst track. I especially hate the chorus. Too bad, because it's about the only meaningful song on the CD.14. Big Plans - 10/10 - The best song on the album, it's short and sweet. However, it would definitely be lacking if Method Man wasn't included.15. Hell Yeah (Remix) - 0/10 - Great... another one. As if hearing the song wasn't bad enough the first time around. I'd understand if this was a bonus track or something, but even then... Filler.16. Tigger & The Gizzle - 2/10 - Personally, I don't care what he has to say about how he's changed his style - especially since it was a change for the worse. I like the beat though.Don't bother with the CD. Just listen to "Big Plans", "Bedda Man", and "Chedda Brings" and ignore the filler. | 0negative
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Disappointing CD!
I love Loretta Lynn, but found this CD to be very disappointing. It didn't contain the original recordings, and some of the songs were just plain silly ("Hey Loretta", "Let Your Love Flow", "Me And Bobby McGee"). I wish someone had warned me before I spent my money on this CD. | 0negative
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an early classic
This was one of my first introductions to Le Orme (I got the LP decades ago). It is still among my favorites. Sure, it is not as grandly conceptual "F+S" or as precious as "Florian", but I feel that it is all-too-often underappreciated. If you are a fan, then this is an essential album, as you can hear the dramatic transistion from the lovely pop psychadelia of "Ad Gloriam" to the grand progressive sound for which they are best known. From the opeining number - the cleverly titled "Collage" - largely assembled from bits of pieces by Scarlatti and other great Italian composers of the Baroque era - the album combines strong classical references, heavy-keyboard laden prog, beautiful acoustic pieces such in a gorgeous tenor (sounds like a description for early ELP, yes?). Though many compare Le Orme with ELP, and I am one of them, this is not a negative comment on the Italian band. They are not derivative of ELP, they are contemporary practitioners of the same musica direction. "Collage" is from 1971, so just after the first ELP release. In my opinion, the early albums by Le Orme stand up as equals to the early ELP albums (and I am a huge fan of both). So rather than reading all those reviewers who pick nits about what is better, etc - my advice is simple - if you love the very early ELP albums (especially the first), then Le Orme's "Collage" will probably appeal to you very much. It's that simple - this is not a case of someone saying that a band sounds like old Yes and you discover that they sound more like Foreigner (I just had that unpleasant experience with the band Aelian). Le Orme is a contemporary band to ELP and equal in musical and vocal stature (sorry to all exclusively anglophile proggers, but Italian prog is essential too!). "Collage" is an essential album not only in Italian Prog, but as an early (and fantastic) example of Progressive rock's majestic blending of classical influence and mind-expanding daring. Plus, the singing is truly beautiful - Aldo Tagliapietra counts as one of the great prog singers from the era when good singing actually mattered (think Lake, Anderson, Gabriel, di Giacomo). I must disagree with the earlier reviewer who said that there are no memorable songs on the album - some of my favorite pieces by Le Orme are contained herein, melodies that I hum, songs that I sing. It is all here - get this one - it is to Italian prog what "The Yes Album" is to English prog (and you wouldn't even DREAM of not having "the Yes Album" now would you?) | 1positive
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Best Scene in the World
And this was one of it's corenerstones. Barely 15 minutes, no time for filler. While the New York/England punk scene might have given us the Ramones and the Sex Pistols, those bands were more or less standard rock and roll, just faster and with distortion. Then, the hardcore scene came along, as well as this masterpiece. This is the essence of punk: fast, funny, stoopid, un-pc and intelligent. Soundwise, think early Black Flag (Keith Morris was their original singer after all) but sped up, and funnier. But not funny in a Descendents kind of way. More like funny in a Fear kind of way, though not quite as offensive. Did I mention how fast this was? And how they managed to sound good? | 1positive
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Caveat Emptor
Think twice before laying out $ for this clinker. It's a tape of two half hour 1962 "Jazz USA" shows, hosted by Oscar Brown, Jr. The photography is grotesque, the sound is bad (my copy had static as well), and the lighting is terrible. Sure, Frank Rosolino is a great musician; buy his CDs. As a pundit and singer, he's awful. And what a shame to be barely able to hear the great Stan Kenton mellophonium orchestra. As for Brown, well, he's best forgotten. A dud, folks. | 0negative
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