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Good background music
This album is not what I expected as a long time fan of David Gilmour/Pink Floyd. I understand his approach and intention wasn't the same as his previous solo albums. For me, it took alot of temptation not to skip any of the tracks in the hope of finding a song that will rise above the rest. I would have hoped to at least have one decent song on this album. I have to admit; David still has a wonderful voice and is a awesome guitar player. However, I wished that I did not rely on his past success in order for me to buy this album. I recommend previewing the tracks before purchasing so you won't be disappointed. | 0negative
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No-anna Nuisance
This has to be the worst thing to happen to music in a long time. Talentless, tuneless warbling. This CD gets so much hype and is actually topping the charts in college radio. WHY?!? THIS IS NOT GENIUS. When this comes on my college radio station where I work, the entire room runs with their hands on their ears like there's some giant bee stinging us all. This is proof that modern music is only based on schtick and image and some new Vaudevillian trick. Oooohh, she plays the harp and sings about ice wizards. Whatever! Where are the songs? Where are the melodies? Where is the substance? I listen to some crazy avant stuff but this is not good. I listen to Can and Captain Beefheart and on vinyl too! OK, so I'm game for stuff like this but this don't got it. This is just an image oriented schtick fueled marketing ploy to hypnotize the kids into thinking they're being soooo alternative. Give me a break. Wake up people. What's next? A naked guy standing on his head playing tuba with his butt and singing about robots? O my god, it's so groundbreaking! | 0negative
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it just bites!
This hunk of @$$ has one good song. And that's only if you add together the half-of-song that "Walkin' on the Sun" and "Why Can't We Be Friends" are. Heavy radio and video play have made these fools, sheeps in wolves clothing. If you paid a dollar for it you wasted your money and if you got it for free you wasted your time. I wish I could hagve given it negative one star. | 0negative
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Can you wear out a CD?
My evenings are getting pretty full now. I am designing a mobile of all the CDs I don't think I will have time to listen to again.This one is playing on the stereo as I string up the others.Written in 74, the message is more current and vital than ever. The delivery is stunning. A landscape of sound and word that drives, dances, sparkles, and just feels with more power than a starlit night. It seems to fit anytime, and each time a new discovery. Only recent performers to come close are "The Wyrd Sisters"This is a treasure to share. If you haven't heard it, then your future is bright. Because there is still wonder before you. | 1positive
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A Kinder, Gentler George Carlin
Today George Carlin is as insightful, provocative, and hilarious as he ever was, but he's become something of a crank: on stage he's a confrontational, disillusioned old man who's shtik is that he's lost all hope in humanity. It gives his comedy a very sharp edge, and Carlin's current material is killer stuff. But some of the joy is missing."Occupation Foole," one of Carlin's best album of the 70s (a tough call between this and "Class Clown"), reveals a very different comedian. His bits on jobs, drugs, and growing up in New York are filled with sharp observations and huge laughs. Carlin's precision and timing are excellent here (as they still are today), but it's Carlin's delight in his fellow human beings that may surprise some listeners. In "New York voices" and "Hallway Groups" Carlin's pitch-perfect imitations demonstrate his deep appreciation for the ethnic hodgepodge of his native New York. And while it's not as overtly political as Carlin's current material, Occupation Foole doesn't shy away from controversy: "Filthy Words," "Childhood Cliches," and other routines carefully dissect mainstream culture as well any of Carlin's work.And Carlin makes all of this appear effortless, disguising his carefully constructed routines as pot-head riffs. For Carlin fans, Occupation Foole is a must-have. For any comedy fan, this is a classic from one of one of comedy's all-time greats. | 1positive
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It's quality Vs. quantity in this Stones album
I never could get all the praise and acclaim of this Stones album, and believe me, I tried because The Rolling Stones are one of two best and strongest rock bands ever in my opinion, the other being The Who. The Stones remain the best, not just because their career has spanned over 40 years, but because of the body of work they produced within those 40 years. It's over all quality and quanity with The Rolling Stones as a band, however "Exile On Main Street" is an example of quality vs. quantity. There are 18 songs here, making it a double album when it was release in 1972. So, they do have quantity here, but as for quality, "Exile" is definitely lacking. Far and away the best song on the entire album is "Rocks Off", one of their best songs. From the opening to the closing, "Rocks Off" really delivers the promise of a great album, it being the opening track. It's followed by an okay rocker "Rip This Joint", and at this point, it's still looking like it would be another great Stones album. As we move further, it just loses it's touch. The songs start to drag and are not memorable or strong, though they were not awful either. There are a few really good songs scattered about such as "Happy", "Tumblin' Dice", and "Shine A Light", but sadly that is all for me. Their two previous albums "Let It Bleed (1969)" and "Sticky Fingers (1971)" are their best albums because they deliver great and powerful songs all the way through, so the promise to deliver on "Exile" was even greater when it came out, but it just did not cut it for me as a whole. It did somehow cut it for many others. I still own this album for the sake of having the 'off the album' songs, "Rocks Off", "Happy", and "Shine A Light", but I never play the album as a whole. | 0negative
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Pure genius?... or just more of the same old crap?
Wow! what an incredible departure from the usual nonsense spewed forth from every "rapper" on this planet! even the title blows my mind-"get rich or die tryin'"- that's some pretty deep stuff...anyways, i actually think this is just more of the same old-same old and i wish that these poor fools("rappers" in general)would hurry the hell up and DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT, something UNIQUE for god's sake. it's really quite ridiculous and sad how these so called artists keep repeating themselves over and over and over and the masses lap it up like the sheep that they are....WHY? | 0negative
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kick ace rock!
I seen these guys on mtv2 rock countdown once. These guys are much better than any other band ive ever heard on the show.There drums are so cool sounding it reminds me of something expolsive. this cd is quite the head banging type with in your face lyrics and bone crunching guitar riffs (including a hidden riff between tracks 10 and 11). also dont let the fact that there christian stop u from buying this cd.They maybe christian but this is a secular release definetly that deserves more credit than it got :-(a must buy if u love good clean hard rock | 1positive
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One of the BEST albums of the 1995-2000 era!
Teenage Fanclub's Grand Prix is a Power-Pop masterpiece! Anyone who is a fan of the Beatles, Big Star, the Posies, or Badfinger needs this album."Sparky's Dream" has to be one of the best two or three single songs of the nineties. It is cathartic and rockin'! "Neil Jung", and "Don't Look Back" aren't far behind it."Mellow Doubt", and "Tears" are fantastic ballads!It's a shame that Teenage Fanclub aren't that well known. They really deserve to be as well known as the Beatles, Led Zepplin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, or the Eagles. They are really that good! | 1positive
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What Is This?
This is pure crap. For one, the singer cannot sing. Why does every other note have to be falsetto? Electronic drums (a la the beginning of "Time Stand Still")...are you kidding me? All the "oooo ooo"s in "Why Worry". ARRRGHH. I had to stop listening after to the CD at that point. This is far worse than any "pop-punk" label you can put on this music, in fact, who even says this is "pop-punk". If you like pop-punk, then surely you can realize NFG, GC, Starting Line, or for that matter, ANY POP-PUNK GROUP, at least can rock on a few songs. If you don't even like the style of those groups (TAAR is much cheesier), then don't even bother downloading a few tracks from this to test this CD out. Try Senses Fail, Fall Out Boy, Northstar, Don't Look Down, Autopilot Off, or Rufio if you are not ready to really rock your head off with harder punk groups yet, but want to get away from this garbage and at least listen to music. | 0negative
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More loving, but sappy, slow & repetitive DVD
There are several menu choices...There is the long lecture from Mark about what is yoga & his ideas of the universe... "without the sun, we're nothing... the sun is the same as the fluid in your spinal cord..." As other reviewers said it was slow & boring. The only thing I agreed with was that, "yoga isn't a goal... you can't become more enlightened by a special way, such as you can only be enlightened if you do yoga or this or that... is Buddha the only physical aspect of God? We all are... we all are perfect right now. Don't use yoga just for physical fitness, to always have goals... but to be a way to be aware of yourself & your breath... breath is life.. be happy you're alive... many people do drugs, are materialistic, etc. to avoid the suffering of life... life is suffering... the monks know this. The Dalia Lana was sad to see American were ashamed & guilty that they were not always happy while monks are told that life is suffering early on in life.This goes on for almost an hour. The rest is more sappy & many things I didn't agree with. He sounded like he had an answer for everything & even gave his "right" opinion to all of life's questions. I didn't feel right with his energy.There was 15 min of different tempos/styles of new age music while showing moving camera shots of beautiful photos.There was a 40 min very slow class on yoga... he almost never called out the names & gave minimum instructions such as after showing mountain pose & standing fwd bend, he taught what LOOKED like a lunge but looked up & arms in prayer like warrior 1 but never said. He never said if the knee should be bent or not. You just did what he did when he showed it once. You would repeat each pose MANY, MANY times. He always made sure you breathed at the right time at least. He showed plank as lying totally on your stomach, then upward dog correctly & then fast to downward dog.. There are over 10 people taking the class, 1 or 2 guys, rest women in their 20s to their 70s or older. I felt worried about the older woman, but he never gave modifications or ANYTHING. Some of the other poses he showed (if you call it that) was triangle, side angle.. I forget already, but there weren't many. He would show it once & then correct people... hmmm... actually he would only put his hands on the backs of the youngest, most in shape women..... The camera moved around a lot... badly.... a lot of zooming in & out & too long, very amateur.The best part for me was the 2 Indian musicians.. a father & son... the father on the Indian sitar? metal kinda guitar.. very large & then son on the tubla (percussion kinda like drums). The father & son are very talented & very fast, dexterous hands. The music was unbelievable... I would definitely buy a cd from them. That portion is about an hour with the father also teaching about how music is like speaking, etc. | 0negative
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VERY dissapointing
read the title, after Take it away theres not much to look forward to on this cd. All that we've grown to love about The Used in their first album someone got flushed down the toilet after the bands trip to mexico and a bad bunch of burritos. What happens in mexico stays in mexico.....unfortunetly for us | 0negative
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ADAGIO
If you are looking for some original music similiar to Culture,forget this one.Doesnot even fit the new age type of music. | 0negative
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lifeless and Dull
lifeless and Dull one more time. The masters used for this recording and digital processing just plain ripped the sparkle and air out of these 10 tracks. It's just awful to try and listen to this as I loved Nat style but this will never see my CD player again and let alone be ripped to my computer.Save your money and shame on the Canadian Company, Legacy for surely damaging or at least tainting a great singers work.10 tracks, 28 minutes. | 0negative
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Paying Roger Friedman from Fox News can't save this disaster
It is a very well known fact (and has been posted all over the internet) that Mariah's record company paid Roger Friedman (a laughed at entertainment reporter) from Fox News to hype this album up a month before it's release. They probably had to pay the very few critics who gave it good reviews. Most hated this album and they were right. Mariah Carey doesn't sing. Instead, she screams and screatches like a little puppy. She has employed various rappers to cover up for her lack of vocal talent. "It's Like That" might have been a good song had a real vocalist been employed to sing it..not an aging 45 year old washed up has-been. | 0negative
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Boring
Nothing here except Bolin's guitar. Cheesy lyrics, completely unnecessary pseudo psychedelic sounds,monotonous voice of very unoriginal singer. There is one agricultural song too ("I'll be Right Here").The lyrics are about drought, I couldn't believe my ears.How they got to make three albums is unbelievable. | 0negative
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You might not get what you ordered.
You will notice that the description on this page describes this item as a dual disc. Friends recommended this title to me, as supposedly the dual disc contains a nice surround mix. However, I have no way of knowing that, because the label that released this decided to drop the dual disc, release it as a plain CD, and NOT CHANGE THE ISBN NUMBER!!!!!!Would it really have been that difficult to actually create a UNIQUE ISBN NUMBER FOR A UNIQUE PRODUCT?Now how the heck am I supposed to know what I'm going to get when I order this? How many CDs am I going to have to buy to find the dual disc?So, take this as a warning, when ordering this item, there's no telling what kind of disc you will actually get. | 0negative
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Truly a Work of Art
Clearly this album represents one of the finer moments in rock history. The Beatles are a group that represents the diversity of music, with their stylistic variance from one song to another and use of different influences and musical instruments, particularly in this album. As George Emerick, the recording engineer on the album stated in the included booklet, "The Beatles insisted that everything on Sgt. Pepper had to be different," and that statement is evident throughout this musical experience. In no circumstances will the listener be bored.As the first conceptual art album ever, this classic CD opens with "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," introducing the image of a live concert being played to an audience with the fictitious lead singer Billy Shears. The first guitar riffs open the album on what can only be described as a rockin' note. With Paul McCartney's songs dominating on this thirteen-track disc, there are a few samples of the more up-beat love songs such as "When I'm 64" or "Lovely Rita." These ballads contain cute lyrics but have evolved much from the days of "I Want to Hold Your Hand." In contrast, "Within You Without You" is a superb taste of the Indian influence, with its smooth Sitar chords and hypnotic lyrics. George Martin's lyrics also offer a more philosophical take than other songs on this album. The melodic notes of the chord create an ambiance on "She's Leaving Home," but the beat is picked up a bit with the provocative "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!" Classics like, "With a Little Help From my Friends" and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" satisfy the need for the familiar yet entertaining. "A Day in the Life" ends this brilliant collection, which is one of the better known and more revered hits, for good reason. The sound effects and use of electronic distortion, mixing, and recreation differentiate this album from any of its time.Owning this album for the reasons of listening to the music is obvious, but it is strongly recommended that the owner investigate the cover art, booklet, and history that provide a base for this piece of art. The intriguing cover is explained in the booklet by the designer Peter Blake. You will also find a map, similar to those in boxes of chocolates, that gives the name and profession of each audience member chosen by the Fab Four (aka Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band). You will also learn of the original intention for the track order, as well as the original packaging of the LP. Unfortunately the tracks "Strawberry Fields Forever," "It's Only a Northern Song "and" Penny Lane" were left off this already genius album despite being recorded for Sgt. Pepper's. The lack of these great tracks, though, leaves anticipation for Magical Mystery Tour.According to Wikipedia.com, "Sgt. Pepper's" not only won the 1967 Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, Best Album Cover, Best Engineered Recording, and Contemporary Album, but was recently named the Number One Greatest Album of All Time in a `Music of the Millennium' poll. Whereas "Rubber Soul" was the group's first venture into depth of music, this album expresses their fine-tuning of their evolution as a rock band. Also noted on Wikipedia.com are the seemingly unconnected songs throughout the album, as John Lennon was not interested in adhering to the so-called theme. What is revealed, though, is that they all do share a common underlying bond of being divergent from "normal" music- with the electronic additions and unusual instruments.This album represents a celebrated rebellion to music of its time, and is additionally one that can be listened to over and over with growing enthusiasm. | 1positive
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Louis Armstrong
My granddaughter found a card for my birthday that played "What a Wonderful Day". It brought back so many memories. I loved his songs and had just forgotten how much I missed hearing them. So I went right on Amazon and got two CDs of his music. He is funny, gentle and just good to listen to. It did have a "jazzed up" version of "Georgia". I didn't like that one. I like the original "Georgia". But the rest of the CD makes up for that. | 1positive
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Get the real thing
This is like a top 40 cover group. Most of the songs are exact covers of the originals, and not played as professionally.They sound like amateurs | 0negative
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FINALLY MERENGUE MUSIC IS WORTH TO BE LISTENED
I have never liked merengue music until I heard this master piece by Chichi Peralta & Son Familia. These guys are real musicians and you can heard they put all the best in this work. It also includes some arragements by the London Symphonic Orchestra. Jandy Feliz is a great composor. JUAN CARLOS SANCHEZ | 1positive
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From a true fan
I was first in the door opening day for all 3 Indy movies. John Williams knows what he is doing. | 1positive
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A Failed Experiment
AS a avid Joni Mitchell fan I always looked forward to every album she released. For me, the lady could do no wrong. After all, she created such masterworks as, " Blue" and "Court & Spark". But, this album left me confused and cold. There was no passion, only failed musical experiments. The songs go nowhere. Their messages are unclear and esoteric. Joni was, I suppose, trying to expand her muse, but in the process created a artistic mess. The title cut is the only saving grace on this double album. Double album? A little indulgent of the lady I must say. This album foreshadowed her 80s and 90s failures. | 0negative
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Photography Sells It
I originally bought the CD not for the music, but for the photography. Judy Francesconi's work is simply breath-takingingly erotic and beautiful. To be offended by it, well, that is to say that you lack taste. Oh yeah, the music is nice too. | 1positive
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Bad Religion will have quite an epitaph
What can I say. I've had the New America since it was released and am beginning to wonder when it will stop growing on me.Despite being a big fan, I'll try and keep this as un-biased as possible. If your expecting 3-chord suffer, then you might be dissapointed, Bad Religion have been more advanced than that for some time now, and this album is again another big step forward, and an impressive one at that.When this album falls short on speed, there is more than enough and emotion and lyricism to keep you wanting more!Production is excellent, possibly the best ever, and I got a feeling these songs will sound particularly good live.I can't get the following songs out of my head: Hopeless Housewife Let it Burn Believe It....Overall, I'd rate it their third best ever. Congratulations Bad Religion. And please come to Australia again soon DAMN IT! | 1positive
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You hafta like Waits to enjoy
This 20+ track album was a surprise in 2 ways....it's lack of real musical tone, and that it grows on you. I bought it for one track, "Clap Hands" which I'd heard on a juke box, but I was taken back at how unappealing the album was at first. I have now heard it three times and I'm getting into it, but had I known the overall style of Waits, I'd have never purchased. | 0negative
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Best Concert DvD I've Ever Seen
This is the best concert DvD I've ever seen, hands down. The Cure was MADE to play live. Let me give you some advice: get drunk on Mai-Tais and watch all three albums in a row...you won't ever forget it. | 1positive
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A New Wave prog recording
After reading such great reviews about this recording, I was shocked when actually listened to it.It is basically an 80's new wave recording with experimentation and changing of tempos.Much better than Nomozo (excuse the spelling) and Are you Sitting Comfortably, which were bland radio airplay sellouts.It is like other prog acts of that era like Asia, Kansas, Yes that were forced to become radio friendly, or lose the recording contract.Thank goodness recording technology improved to make quality recordings and much less $$$$$, so bands could put out the music they wanted to like IQ brillant Ever cd | 0negative
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The best RHCP album
This album is at the core of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. They were four long-time friends then (Hillel was still alive, and Jack Irons, later with Pearl Jam, was on drums). They were at their drug limit, which is why Hillel did not make it to the next album. Basically they were shredding themselves and their music to pieces, in the best and worst ways. Catch the "Fight Like a Brave" video, in which Anthony is singing on the hood of a car driving down Hollywood Boulevard, to see what I'm talking about. And of course, the "Special Secret Song Inside" is immortal for the way it encapsulates that special RHCP brand of lust. This is THE album that seamlessly fused funk and rock. Sorry to be so bigoted, but I think anyone who does not dig this album cannot claim to be a true RHCP fan. John Frusciante's great, but Hillel's the one John wanted to be before he was ever in any band at all. | 1positive
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Incredible voice
I discovered Corrinne May through Amazon's 'recommended for you' and what a wonderful discovery! I have all of her cd's and can only hope she keeps recording. Her voice is perfect, and her lyrics are beautiful. She has become one of my favorite artists. | 1positive
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Somewhat beyond their grasp.
1970. Pink Floyd was having a rough time in the studio-- they'd honed themselves into a fine live act, and Roger Waters was developing as a songwriter, but as a band, they'd yet to accomplish a masterful studio album since the departure of Syd Barrett three years prior. "Atom Heart Mother" was an attempt at something grand-- a sidelong suite performed with an orchestra and choir.It was ambitious, and while such ambitious undertakings-- side-long suites, performing with an orchestra, etc. are often revered by fans, I've found that as time goes on, my expectations for such excursions gets higher. In truth, "Atom Heart Mother", for me, takes advantage of neither the capabilities of an orchestra nor the band. The arrangement is sparse, the band's performance is underdeveloped and as a whole, while the piece is not tortorous to listen to (I'll save that term for part of the second side), its pretty flat.The second side is different-- four pieces, one each from Waters, David Gilmour, and Richard Wright, and a group composition. Quite honestly, except for Waters, none of these guys were particularly accomplished songwriters and the material is a disaster-- instrumental "Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast" rambles on for 11 minutes without much point, and both Wright's and Gilmour's contributions are unessential in the band's canon (although "Fat Old Sun" would be a nice live vehicle). The gem though is Waters' "If", a live feature now and again on his solo tours, its a simple acoustic song with a lovely electric lead from Gilmour and a really brilliant lyric (very little he's written, before or since is comparable with "if I were a good man, I'd understand the spaces between friends"). Its the gem of the album, not the extended and somewhat lifeless title cut.In all, its probably not as bad an album as I make it out to be, but its certainly not a great one. I give it two stars, quite a bit of that for sincerity of effort. | 0negative
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Depeche Mode still #1
I went and saw Depeche Mode in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City last year and they are still the best ever. The 80's still rock on :) This new CD is awesome. Don't pass this one up!!!! | 1positive
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She set the standard
if anyone dominates my music collection, it's Joni. I first heard her in 1970, with 'Ladies of the Canyon',so I backtracked to this album, I believe I now have most, if not all of her work. She defines what an "Artist" is...she is art, the very expression of life. Pure, honest, raw, and powerful. So many Singer-Songwriters, when asked who influenced them the most, will say Joni Mitchell. She has been the Soundtrack for much more than 1/2 my life,,, | 1positive
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Overpriced, lousy sound
I am a big fan of CAB in the studio. This double live cd set has fairly poor sound, though the playing is terrific. With better sound, it would have been fantastic. It sounds like an audience recording. Bunny Brunel sounds like Muddy Brunel. You can also clearly hear people talking off and on. One woman deserves credit on the album, as she is constantly jabbering away, except there are no liner notes. No matter which site you buy this set on, it is overpriced given the poor sound quality. Whoever authorized this thing to be released without a warning and at such a high price should be ashamed. | 0negative
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bittersweet yet forgiving
this music gives me a blissful, somewhat cleansed feeling. there is a bittersweet yet forgiving tone throughout the album. i hear hints of brian eno's thursday afternoon, the moon and the melodies and this mortal coil's filigree and shadow. while listening to the pearl i sometimes remember dreams of living and breathing underwater. | 1positive
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VERY BAD!
I Thought she might be okay because she dated Ryan Cabrera and I like his music. I was not at all right. She can't write songs and she is not very good at singing at all. I didn't like Jessica's singing so I thought that Ashlee would be better but she isn't...not even close. This CD is a waste of money and time. | 0negative
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missing
Always the great voice & harmony but missing something.... not sure what. Standout tracks are Easy (would easily be a remix) and of course ....Log.Grand Canyon is fine on it's own, and remixing might only serve to ruin it, like too many dubs out there. She's obviously trying for her the unique sound, but retaining so much of Ben's influence. S@#! or get off the pot, Tracy!...But, please keep trying. | 1positive
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mandy, britney, they are all the same
aall right, i know it's been said a billion times before, but i am going to say it again. Mandy Moore is just like Britney Spears, they have talent, but not much of it. It's like, they record all their songs once and then lip sync the songs from then on and to me, that does not say TALENT.Mandy Moore looks anorexic and Britney(sorry guys) is all feke. that thing she said about a "growth spirt" was complete bull. they both will be forgotten soon and I will never have to look at them again. i hope my review has swayed your opinion about teen pop singers, except for Christina Aguilera because man can that girl sing! | 0negative
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Oh man... read my Revolution By Night review please...
Well... they must have had a contract obligation to produce another album... I cannot explain otherwise another load of such an uninspired junk. One song is more or less OK - "Beat'em Up" at least has some drive to it, tune and rhythm are pretty catchy there. The rest of it, though... oh yeah, consistency is there alright, but it's the wrong kind of consistency - that is, consistently weak music and, all of a sudden, weirdly bad (or is it badly weird) lyrics. Forget about it... | 0negative
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"TT's Rocket Blasts Off" Review Revised
Originally, for most of Rocket Science, I was inclined to give up to 4.5 stars. However, the comparatively weaker closing tracks, namely Cap'n Kirk and Econoline, negatively affected my final opinion. Since the album ended on a somewhat sour note, I therefore was harsher with my evaluation. However, the music on Rocket Science, just like on many previous TT albums, becomes more engrossing with repeated play--now, even Econoline gets an occasional replay. As such, I'm revising my rating from 3.5 to 4 stars.Ultimately, Rocket Science stands up well to TT's primal tracks. It can be grouped into the 4 to 4.5 star category with albums such as Tribal Tech, Face First, Reality Check, and Thick. Arguably, the 5 star mark tends to be reserved for TT's masterpiece Illicit. Illicit displayed TT's top-notch compositional and arrangement skills while simultaneously it foretold their subsequent transition to loser structures and improvising--as demonstrated on the extemporaneous tunes Riot and Aftermath--commonplace on their current releases.P.S. Since there are no half star rating increments in Amazon's selection menu, the original review was given 3 stars. In order to arrive at a desired 4 star grade, I'm rating this revision with 5 stars. | 1positive
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Schizo......Says it all!
The expressions say it all, I'm sad and want to be loved....I'm a damned hard worker and will get what I want, so can you.......I have feelings that I'm not afraid to show and share.....I can be a success by myself........I appreciate all the people who have put me where I am today....... In short, an album worth listening to and believing in. Inspiration for everyone. Good for you Geri! | 1positive
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She stole Jay Zs song and made a crap version of it
This girl does not get much from me the princess of R&BI Laugh she does not sing and she turnd Down another Classof 03 Graduate LeBron James this is crap before she sampledBiggie now she is sampling Jay next she will sample my fist | 0negative
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Alice Takes Over The World
Contary to popular belief,Love It To Death is the third Alice Cooper Group's album. After the first wo albums went belly up commercially,Pretties For You and Easy Action, the group led by lead singer Cooper got signed to Warner Brothers and exploded. This album is a classic. It contains Cooper's most famous song Eighteen, but also classics like Black JuJu and the haunting Ballad of Dwight Frye. This album is phenomonal and still sounds awesome today. This is one of those Cooper albums that is an essential for any collection. | 1positive
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Beautiful, Mystical
Vital to all catholics interested in the mystical nature of Christ and His church | 1positive
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Cash On Delivery
Tearing off the cellophane, I couldn't help noting that big, fat FBI anti-piracy warning stamped on there. Enough to make every audio pirate tremble in their boots. But loved the fine print above it: "This Artist Does Not Endorse The Following Warning. The FBI doesn't have his home phone number & he hopes they don't have yours".But the question on everyone's mind is, does he "deliver" on this? Yes & no. I have to say this one's pretty much all over the map. And there are a few things I could live without. His version of The Judgement for one. Let's just say, regardless of balls, the man will never be Solomon Burke. He may be going for catharsis but perhaps a more understated vocal approach wouldn't have made me cringe the way it does.Such is not the case with Heart Shaped Bruise. Infact, all his duets with Emmylou Harris are terrific. But this one might just be is enough to make Gram Parsons crawl out of his grave & snatch the mic out of Elvis' hand. A great song. Same goes for his other duet w/ Emmylou. Despite any orchestral leanings of late,, "Nothing Clings Like Ivy" goes to show Costello's biting wit hasn't quite dulled.Overall, there's an infectious devil may care playfulness at work here. And where Needle Time & Monkey To A Man work well, the more ambitious likes of Button My Lip & Bedlam don't have me reaching for the replay button.Other standouts include Country Darkness & a hilariously raucous duet with Lucinda Williams. And Scarlet Tide might just be EC's ukulele debut. I gotta say, am impressed with his chops. All of which ends this trip down South on a beautifully haunting note.Not to scare you, but this is a "concept" album. You know, like the JULIETTE LETTERS was. A guilt ridden narrative is loosely drawn around such names as Abel, Ivy, Vivian & Geraldine. Yeah, I rolled my eyes too. But Costello wisely keeps his pretentions ever so slightly under his cuff. For the most part, the songs stand on their own. Regardless of any "concept" there's more than enough on here to appease longtime fans. | 1positive
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Nothing To Get Worked Up About (2.5 Stars)
Street Love is an album that I just saw in the Amazon New & Future Releases section. I thought "Hey, its that guy with that song with Lil' Wayne". Yes, "You" is a pleasure of mine (even though the news report at the beginning and Lil' Wayne could be left out). So I decided to see what Lloyd does have to offer. Well, unfortunately he doesn't offer much but a mediocre album. There are some good songs on the album, but there are many problems, such as lots of disorganized production and vocal screw-ups that really make the album not worth checking out, at least in my opinion.Firstly, there's songs that completely suck, like "Certified", which doesn't do a thing for me. It's boring. The production is flat and lifeless, and sounds like Ciara's "Thug Style" thrown into a washing machine (gee, Jazze Pha produced this one too). Lloyd vocals sound really "dry" and not very ranged. Lloyd isn't really a great vocalist throughout this album, and goes off-key occasionally and doesn't have the range of more talented artists like Usher, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, or R. Kelly. Lloyd also trips on subject matter. Here, he is considered "a certified pimp" and has a certificate of some sort. How cheesier can you honestly get? Things get even worse with "I Don't Mind", (which made me want to say that) which is sub-par, with disorganized production that sounds like it tries way too hard to impress. Maybe it's because Lloyd isn't what you'd call a stellar vocalist, and this song proves it, since its hard to even hear him through some of the production beats. Also the lyrics are plain, and very, well, horny and sexual. And those two combinations are not good most of the time (ask Pretty Ricky).Then this goes to my next problem with this album. The subject matter gets very trite, and most songs (if not all) seem to capture love tunes, which isn't a huge issue, especially since this album definitely has the ladies in mind, but can become a bore repeatedly. "Hazel" takes the subject matter right out of these songs about "wanting to slow down and get to know you". Really there's nothing truly deep here, and the album really doesn't do anything outside of its comfort zone. Weakest lyrics come from "Streetlove" ("Baby your heart is labeled me", what?), with below average vocals that sound too breathy and poorly ranged.Another problem that this album has is that production also slumps a lot. The beats are okay, but only if they were stripped down. The producers seem to want the beats to sound 90s or old school, but they come off really, really bad sometimes, like in "Take You Home" which also has nothing that grabs out and jumps at you, and falls into the "I wouldn't turn it off if it were playing but I'd never be looking for it" category. And that's another problem aforementioned with Street Love. It's much too safe. Nothing on the album seems to take an experimental approach. And things start too sound too similar. "What You Wanna Do", which falls into being ridiculously disorganized with once again nothing being special about it. As a matter of fact, it sounds just like "Take You Home". Lloyd's vocals are again average, and the song goes into boring sexual activities. Even when Lloyd somewhat changes the subject matter in "One For Me", which has a smoother, more subtle production, the lyrics are cheesy, and one of those songs where the singer is writing a letter with gushy love-lyrics that are just "yeah, well, been there done that". Not to mention it doesn't make any sense. Lloyd's vocals are slightly better on this song than many others, but still come off occasionally off-key. And when Lloyd tries a few club bangers, most of them fail and don't really go anywhere, like "Get It Shawty" (and yes, Yung Joc still sucks). Lloyd has more vocal screw-ups than I could count, the production fails and tries to come off as a "bangin party jam" which it fails of doing, and suffers from a very weak chorus. "Killing Me" is another failed dance leaning R&B; song, where Lloyd vocals again get tripped-up. The production is boring and repetitive, and features weak lyrics and a terrible chorus.But, the "safe play method" means there's nothing truly intolerable (ok, occasionally nothing intolerable), and there can still be some decent cuts. Despite the album being mostly repetitive, there are songs like "Incredible" that bring out the best of Lloyd's mostly limited vocal range. While the song's title kinda hypes things (this song is good...but...), the production is summery, jammy, and fun to dance to even if its for the most part mid-tempoed. Here he comes off as a watered-down Usher and gives you resemblance of artists like Omarion. "Valentine" is also a good song, and seems to also capture the same grab of "Incredible". The production is soothing, summery, maybe something to listen to while you are laying down in the sand, and once again showcases most of Lloyd's average vocals. Another one of the better songs is "Player's Prayer", where Lloyd is on his knees begging his woman to take him back. Again, even with the album's title, you can tell a good majority of these songs are going to have some sort of typical love message, whether it be cheating, wanting to get to know you, or relationships, really that's all that's covered in Street Love. However, the song "Player's Prayer" is a great song, gets great range out of Lloyd (possibly the song that best showcases his voice), with a soft-R&B; beat that seems to aim at 90s R. Kelly meets Usher, which in my opinion are two decent artists to compare with.Overall, Street Love is nothing special and doesn't really put anything new on the table. Lloyd isn't an awful vocalist, but he doesn't quite match up to other artists like Usher or R. Kelly. Production wise this album is a hit or miss, but sounds like it "tries" to go in other directions but fails and falls into the disorganized category. Also subject matter is fairly slim and mostly talks about love and sex. And only liking about 4 or 5 tracks doesn't make the album worth the purchase to me. Sorry, but Street Love is nothing to get worked up about--and I don't see myself giving this more than one spin. 2.5 stars.Track Picks:"You""Incredible""Valentine""Player's Prayer" | 0negative
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As annoying for adults is as entertaining for little ones
This show borders on the scary for me.. creepy little aliens, popping in and out like mushrooms, where did they come from and where are they going next? However the kids (all under 10) are mesmerized and will almost hypnotized through the whole show. This is why we will only put it on about one time a month! | 0negative
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. . . on a day which is every day . . .
This is another of my favorite albums. With every year and every new album, Ani Difranco becomes more and more of a force in the music industry. Lyrically, she has become more imaginative. Musically, she has become more complex. And vocally, she has become richer. This album is an example of just this. Pay close attention to "Two Little Girls," it is by far one of the best tracks on the album (if I had to choose) | 1positive
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It was better in the 90's...
On a trip to Ocean City MD recently, a band covered the song "Farewell Jamaica". My boyfriend remembered the song as being sung by Harry Belafonte, but I had never heard that version - I'd only heard Sebastian sing it on a Little Mermaid cassette I had when I was younger! Immediately I turned to Amazon to try to find it. What I found was this CD... it's about 5 or so tracks short of the cassette I remember listening to when I was little. Sometimes I don't know why Disney does the things they do... maybe they'll re-release the other 5 tracks on a CD that you can buy separately from this one so they can make double their money. I will tell you these songs aren't terrible - I remember I got it for my 5th birthday and the songs are still etched in my memory - so that tells you I loved them. But I am very disappointed that Disney chopped this compilation down. | 0negative
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horrible...
damn gold digger's all over the airwaves and it's terrible! poor jamie foxx. starred in ray now he thinks he can sing like ray. much like jlo starring as selena made her think she could sing. what a bunch of clowns... | 0negative
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Pretty good, especially for a middle-aged rocker
So David goes retro, setting the clock back to the '70s - "Slip Away" almost retains the spirit of "Life on Mars?" - but keeping another foot firmly in 2002, which makes the album seem anachronistic and up-to-date at once. The choices of covers (an uneventful but far from bad version of the Pixies' "Cactus"; Neil Young's "I've Been Waiting for You", transformed from a nice love ballad into a roaring, Ziggy Stardust-like rocker with Dave Grohl on not drums, but guitar), and the half old-school, half up-to-date production on this album furthers this theory. "Sunday" combines both approaches, starting as a cold, emotionless ballad and moving to an aching climax (a la "Five Years"), while "Slow Burn" and "Afraid" have the heavy guitars, pounding pianos, brass, operatic vocals and Orwellian lyrics of Diamond Dogs, but with a distinctively modern sheen in the production. It works out very well for the guy, too, because he hasn't lost any ground whatsoever as a songwriter, spinning out hook after hook after hook with clever lyrics about the ups and downs of getting old. He really blows it on the slow, stoic "I Would Be Your Slave" and on the "spacey" "I Took a Trip on a Gemini Spaceship" - two attempts to carry songs on production alone. But when he matches the production with good songwriting and interesting structure, as on "5:15 The Angels Have Come" (think that's a Who tribue?), that's something different entirely. He also makes it work on "Everybody Says `Hi'", because he does very interesting stuff with all of those synthesizers. The record's just a couple missteps away from being a classic (the overblown title track), and I'd definitely call this a late-career milestone - I'd call it a return to form if it weren't for the fact that I haven't heard any other of his recent albums. | 1positive
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What was George smoking?
I don't know what would cause George Lynch to involve himself with this unprecedented degradation to his usually excellent taste in music; I perhaps have never been so shocked as when I listened to that junk while fully expecting to hear another of Lynch's usual--awesome hard rock. What happened? Korn? Oh, no... | 0negative
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Sinfully Soulful It's About Time
Where has she been. It's so nice to know that there are still real artists out there that don't find it necessary to explot women, down black men, insult peoples intelligence or curse in every other stanza. She has restored my faith in music. This is truly a work of Art. I hope she continues she is extremely talanted and I hope she's around for a long long time. | 1positive
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Lame
These guys are the epitome of crap. The singer sings about heart break and stuff but you would never know because he sings like he is happy. He has no emotion even though it may be the worst day ever. Yeah every day is bad after listing to this junk. | 0negative
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Odd and risky album that pushed the music limits a bit more
Ok David Bowie is an amazing musician, songwriter etc. His music has paved a new road in rock history for the more bizarre and outgoing. From glame rock, pop rock, blues rock, jazz rock, dance rock, space rock, and even some industrial work with later stuff.Bowie is incredible and his music is very fun, impressive, different, happy, upbeat and quite moving. This album is amazing and every song is great "Soul Love", "Star Man", "Five Years" etc. Also get most of his other records like "Station to Station", "Scary Monsters", "Space Oddity", "Hunky Dory", "Outside", "The Man Who Sold the World", "Aladdin Sane" and of course "Ziggy Stardust". I love Bowie, at first I was a bit iffy on him for some reason, but man did that change fast, I now own 14 of his albums, and love them all. He is my favorite singer song writer next to Neil Young. I got big into Bowie and you should too, and with that said here are some other bands I got into that are similar to the style of Bowie in some sort of a way.......ROXY MUSIC: A band I've always heard of, but when I actually heard them, I thought they were great. Very cool glame rock band with tons of talent.TALKING HEADS: Iffy on them for a while as well, but grew out of that, because they are great! I'd say they are a cross between Roxy Music + a happier version of Joy Division.JOY DIVISION: Really cool, and a nice find. Very dark version of The Cure in my book, very cool mellow strange band. Dark and ahead of their time.THE CURE: Very moving inspiring band that girls tend to really dig. Very upbeat and at times very nice and mellow.NINE INCH NAILS: Inspired by Bowie, but sounds quite different, for fans of Bowies darker, hard rock, industrial, electronic approach. Try out Bowies album "Outside" underated, Trent Reznor and Bowie cover a Bowie song from "Outside", Hearts Filthy Lesson.Elton John: Has a sound like Bowies Pop Rock songs. Great classic piano rock artist that everyone should already know.U2: Great band, but only really great in the early 80s, U2 in the 90s didn't do it for me, they just don't sound like they do with "October", "Joshua Tree", "The Unforgettable Fire", "Boy and "War".REM: Great band, I must say I pretty much like all of their albums almost equaly, well except for their most recent, its just decent. 80s and early 90s stuff is amazing.Billy Joel: 2 Disc Greatest Hits is all I really need, I grew up on him, all those hits on his 2 discer bring back old memories of my first house.Yes: Great band, well I like them anyways, even though they go a little overboard with some of their songs and make them really long, but very cool and fun.Bands David Bowie got inspiration from:The BeatlesThe Rolling StonesThe WhoBob DylanAnything else good before himDavid Bowie (The Man Who Sold The World)(Ziggy)(Rock Legend)Buy this masterpiece of an album, A huge step for him. | 1positive
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More Tranquil than Scottish
Though there was some nice piano music on this CD, I was very disappointed by its overall presentation. Two things I regret not doing before I purchased this CD was 1) not blowing up the picture of the CD to read the fine print under Scottish Tranquility that reads, "Piano and Orchestral Classics" and 2) not having a better computer so as to try out some of the samples. Had I listened to a few beforehand, I would not have chosen this CD for my library. True, the Tranquility part of the title is right on the mark. Music to sleep to. But when you play Amazing Grace and the most exotic instrument you use is a harmonica or an accordian, you've *never* heard Amazing Grace played the way it should be. The ultimate insult was the final track of Scotland the Brave. Instead of the inspiration I always get with this tremendous piece of music, I felt like I was sitting at a beginner's recital. Scotland the Brave was not meant to be played slowly, methodically nor without trills, and it left me saying one, two, one, two in my head, just like a young student would. Truly disappointed in this CD. The 2 stars is for the nice tranquil piano music and that's about it. Throw in the haggis. | 0negative
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Atmospheric
The music is not something you can listen to on a road trip. This is for people who like to listen to those relaxation songs with nice blends of nature sounds and classical music. Songs of Time is like that but instead of classical music, it has what I call eerie, atmospheric music. Some of this stuff even sounds alien. The nature sounds are, naturally, whale calls. Kinda significant because whales are some of the most beautiful singers in the natural world. For those who have played the game, listen to this, and you'll feel like your swimming in the waters of Atlantis again. Unfortunately, if you own the Sega CD version, the game itself is also the soundtrack. Just pop the game in any cd player, and you can listen to the music. This defeats the need for buying the soundtrack. | 1positive
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Amazing live...
I AM YET TO WATCH THE VIDEO... but i have seen them live on this tour. If the video represents half of what i saw live then it is absolutly necesarry to buy this DVD. The bonus features look interesting as well. | 1positive
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the king of flop
justin will never, ever be another michael jackson. And he will never be r&b, he's just pop trash disguised as hip hop/r&b. Where would he be without timbaland & neptunes helping him out. They should have just saved their tracks for a real r&b artist. If you want true r&b music, go buy alicia keys CD | 0negative
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Another star tests his musical talent
Roving Boy's sound is a mix of light pop, country, folk and rock n' roll. Unfortunately, this is more of a curiosity piece. The songs are so mellow that they come out bland. Kevin Costner does stay on key, but his vocals aren't spectacular. Strictly for his fans. | 0negative
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One of my favorites of all time!
This cd has such a good feel to it. You hardly ever hear mention of this cd but it is one of my favorites of Neil Young. Makes me want to get up and ride a Palamino to the nearest bar! | 1positive
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another noisy melody free album to shake the lugnuts
i dont know what it is, but it seems like pearl jam keeps making these albums layered with noise that mix heavy with the whines of eddie vedder. perhaps their goal has been to shake accessibility. they've succeeded. | 0negative
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Does not meet the hype by any means...............
For those who are previous fans of Ms. Keys and potential buyers: please borrow the CD from a friend or listen to samples online before buying. The CD got a great review in People magazine, and I rushed to buy it just to find out that it was an "average" work of art. Even a touch below average. She may have succeeded in not making a total sophomore slump, but definitely not worth my dinero. Check it out before buying! | 0negative
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Exceptional album
This is a marvelous album, even by the standards of "Pirates," long one of my favorites. The political songs burn with ferocious anger, while the lyricism of "Sailor Song" and "A Tree on Allenford" will bring an ache to your throat and tears to your eyes. Without question, one of the best CDs of 2003. | 1positive
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It's good!
I was here 1-st times & get many interesting thing as music etc | 0negative
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1 star less for the Velvet Underground theme ...artwork.
I'm sorry, but hailing The Strokes as a "modern Velvet Underground" and comparing them to THE STOOGES is just plain wrong. Being a major fan of both VU and the Stooges, I feel saddened that rock critics have stooped to the level of comparing The Strokes to these bands. First of all, I see absolutely no comparison at all between The Strokes and the Stooges. The Strokes have none of the rawness and genuine emotion of the Stooges and are not even in the same league as the Stooges. As for the Velvet Underground, I guess the Strokes are big fans of them and attempt to sound like them, but fail miserably. The Strokes' songwriting, compositions, creativity level, and values are no where near The Velvet Underground's, who in their own right made at least 3 untouchable, classic albums that put "Is this It?" to shame.If I was going to judge this album on its own merit, without considering any of the hype or utterly false comparisons, honestly I would have to say that "Is This It?" is fairly dull and emotionless, with an occasional good melody here and there. As my friend puts it, The Strokes simply "play their instruments." | 0negative
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Very poor.
Unoriginal fret work. Very poor song writing. Don't waste your money. | 0negative
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Don't judge a book by its cover!
I'll admit, when a friend first told me to check out the new Hanson cd, I found it quite ammusing. But I soon discovered my initial reaction was wrong...Hanson has emerged with an amazing cd that deserves to be listened to. Look past mmmbop and the Hanson from the past and give this cd a chance, you won't regret it! | 1positive
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Essential For Any New Order fans
Great album has all of New Order's singles. If you are a fan, this is a must-have. Even if you are not a fan, take a listen. New Order's pop songs stick in your head even if you don't always know what Bernard Sumner is singing about. | 1positive
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Arlo and Pete
I appreciate that this CD came from a library. The condition is excellent!! I've had the 2nd in the set for some years and decided to see if I could find the first part of the concert. I was very happy to find this set in such terrific condition! | 1positive
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St. Piece of Junk!
Yes, I'm angry. Angry by being fooled by this once beloved band. Angry with Lars. Angry with this lack of production being advertised as a "comeback to the old sound". THeir "Old sound" was Master of Puppets, Kill 'Em All. And thei had PRODUCTION and they DID NOT HAVE Bob Rock.That's it. | 0negative
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Not bad -- But not great.
I've always liked Megadeth for Dave's ability to come up with interesting guitar licks and lyrics. And the problem with this album is that its a split between the two, but never both at the same time (aside from a few). I don't care much for the first 3 tracks on the album as I find the lyrics trite and a little too sappy for my tastes. I've had this album for 4 years now and those songs still have not grown on me.Sadly, if I wanted to listen to songs like Use The Man and Trust I'd pop in a Pearl Jam CD. This is Megadeth, I need some heavy attitude. But thats just me. The riffs in Trust are particularily awesome, but I just can't get around the sappy lyrics. To each his own I guess.However, there are strong songs on the album. Mastermind is pretty good, among others like Vortex. BUT, the entire album just doesn't feel like an authentic Megadeth album - something that's been lacking for the past 8 years if you ask me. In a way though, I can respect Mustaine for going the route he has. Its just not a route I'm very fond of. | 0negative
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Great CD for the toddler set
My grandchildren, 4 and 18 months, love this cute little album and want me to play it everytime they come over. They dance and sing to it. Their favorites are "The Name Game", "Limbo Rock" and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". They are not the original singers but they are pleasant to listen to and not annoying like some children's albums I have bought. It's nice to have simple music with no inappropriate lyrics for the little ones. It's the perfect CD to play when the grandchildren visit, or to have at home for your own small children. It would also be good for party games at children's birthday parties. | 1positive
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The answer is "Another Pitiful Cry For Attention!"
Why in the world would anyone buy this album? She doesn't need your money! She certainly doesn't give a tinker's damn about what you think of her! And she must think she can disguise her total lack of musical talent by hiring a slew of her daddy's admirers to write the music to accompany her whinings about how sucky it is to be her!Throughout every track on this album, Lisa Marie cusses, whines, swears and generally sqawks about being so put upon by the world. Anyone who puts down her record-buying public so blatantly as she does in "Idiot" must have self-destructive tendencies. She sings "Believe in me as someone who's never gonna wish you well". She's just pathetic on "Now What" when she sqawks "who's gonna save me next time? Oh, it won't be you!" And what she does to Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry" is just a waste of tape.The only idiot in this album is the person who buys into this load of crap. It's too bad Amazon's star rating system doesn't go lower than "zero" because this album is a minus. | 0negative
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Aiken's album is tops for me
I have read a couple of articles on the new Clay Aiken album, Measure of a Man, and I have to say I am very dissappointed in how people are bashing the albums songs. Personally, I love the album, I think that he can sing any song and make it sound fantastic, because he has an amazing talent. Maybe everyone should stop critizing him for not being what they think he should be, and start appreciating what he truly is, and gifted singer with a strong solid voice. | 1positive
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This is a great dvd
This is the whole truth, this dvd is awsome. The sound is great , so is the picture quality.The Blasters material is a little stronger then when they play with there special guests.Phil s voice is just incredible.This dvd was made by the former Rhino people,and it shows.Enjoy this dvd..... | 1positive
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Everything I Have Is Yours:The Best of the M-G-M Years
This is a double CD of Billy Eckstine songs which are great, and which bring back memories of years gone by. I have no complaints of the CD's themselves, but of the Jewel Case they came in. In trying to retrieve them from their center "post", I could not, without risking breaking the CDs. I finally had to resort to breaking off the little plastic "grippers" that held the CDs in place. Now, of course, I must be extra careful when taking them out of the case since they are no longer stabilized. I had planned to purchase more of his CDs but wonder if I'll be confronted with the same problem. | 1positive
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Great Record!
First, I would like to address something that Deathbox13 wrote a few reviews down. The reviewer is calling My Ruin an Otep rip off.That reviewer does not know their history! Tairrie B started off as a rapper and was later in a rap metal band called Manhole. She rapped, screamed, and did spoken word in Manhole. Manhole's first release All Is Not Well was released in 1996. Otep's first EP Jihad was released in 2001. Who is ripping off who? Please do your research...This is My Ruin's finest hour. Tairrie sounds AMAZING on this record. | 1positive
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Best baby classical tunes for your buck!
This is one of the longest running CD's in the collection of classical music for babies. Others contain music running half the time of this one. For the most part, the music is upbeat - I'd recommend it for "awake time." Entertaining for all ages and will be a favorite even after baby is grown. I listen to it while still pregnant and enjoy it over all others I've bought. | 1positive
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Poppin Them Thangs
This is a nice debut for the G-Unit, this album is very solid, but certainly not a masterpiece. And anyone who says that G-Unit is just 50 Cent and his tag-alongs are sadly mistaken. Lloyd Banks & Young Buck definitely hold it down, Especialy Banks who could no doubt make a hot album on his own. As a matter of fact 50 Cent is outshined by his homies on a lot of the tracks. The album starts out great with two red-hot tracks, but then dies down a little until Wanna Get To Know You & Groupie Love saves the day. The album then again goes downhill until Smile comes along, this is a Lloyd Banks solo with 50 on the hook. The album then finishes strong with tracks like Salute U, G'd Up, and Gangsta S***. Overall this is a good album, but there is definitely some filler, and 50 kinda gets lazy on a few songs. Bottom line, if you liked Get Rich Or Die Tryin you should like this just fine. Once again look out for Lloyd Banks, he should be making some serious noise real soon. | 1positive
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Clay should have won the title, not Ruben....
Clay's CD is absolutely awesome!!! I've watched American Idol both seasons, 1 and 2, (on #1 Tamyra Gray should have won, not Kelly Clarkson) (and on #2 Clay should have one, not Ruben). Clay has the most wonderful voice and range...reminds me of Harry Connick Jr....the songs on "Measure of a Man" are wonderful, especially "Invisible", but really all of them are his own style and he's very humble about it. It went double Platinum and #1 on the Billboard charts...GO CLAY!!!! Keep your CD's coming, and that voice you have is a pure rarity. God has found our next Sinatra of THIS century. | 1positive
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A true rock/pop classic that gets better with age
In my opinion, this masterpiece is still progressive 35 years after it was created. The melodies are among the bext ever written, rivaling those written by Paul McCarteny. Lyrically honest and vulnerable. Certainly not as lyrically positive or shallow as the previous efforts. | 1positive
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GOOD VIBES!
This is a beautiful collection of tunes. It's soulful, hypnotic, warm flowing funk that's become one of my favorite CDs. Roy Ayers has created an intricate blend of smooth and sexy sounds that lead the listener through a journey of rhythm and grooves that is very catching and addictive. While holding fast to old school Rhythm & Blues, he adds contemporary sounds and vocals to create a fresh breath of soul music. Unlike most music, the more I listen to this one, the more I like it. I urge everyone to add this to your collection! | 1positive
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Destiny's Child's finest ; really good album!!
The reason why I say that is because this CD has a nice balance of up beat and slow songs. There's not to much or to little of one thing on this CD. Songs like "So Good" and "Hey Ladies" have really nice beats. And a song like "Jumpin' Jumpin'" will make you wanna get the party started. One of the best songs is "If You Leave" feat. Next. This collabaration was a great add to this album.The melody and harmony is really good. Two other really good songs that really made me think were "Sweet 16" and "Gospel Melody". I highly recommand this album if you would like a nice r&b album that has a good balance of up beat and slow songs. | 1positive
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A Place in Time - Mike Gibbins
Just a warning to anyone looking for the theme song to the 4400.THIS IS NOT IT!!!! This CD has nothing in common with the 4400 except for the title. I was forced to give it 1 star so that it could be seen. | 0negative
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JUNK
The Wu Tang is old news. I heard on the upcoming wu album ghostface supports Bush!!......what a sellout!This album is just sloppy, it seems like it was made in 2 days.Probably one of the worst albums to come out this year. | 0negative
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The Best Tracy ever
This CD has all the best songs and some of the best new songs I have heard from this man. His voice just keeps getting better and the new songs are heartfelt by all who hear them.Tracy had me hooked with the very first song and keeps me hooked over the years with his wonderful voice and songs.Want to to travel back in time just listen to this CD and sit back and all the memories will come flooding back.This man's voice and talent just keeps growing and getting better. | 1positive
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Better than ever with some great old favorites thrown in.
I have always loved this group. And, when Bud used it in the commercial it truly touched my heart. Growing up in farmland where I rode horses; I know how difficult it can be to give up something you have nurtured from birth, though sickness, and sold it off to another. But, when you treat your animal well it always remembers you.no matter how far it goes. My dad gave away one of my cats and three days later, through 5 miles of unknown woods; it appeared at our back door. Hungry; but happy. There is more feeling in "Landslide" than originally depicted. And, this album is a great mix of the new and old. | 1positive
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Captivated by Arular
My 10 year old daughter and my 61 year old butt can't get enough of Arular. Masterfully edited - as tight and rich as the Beatles at their peak. The dad loves the mechanical electronic aspects. The girl has to sing along with the singsong poetry and just dance to it.Maya's voice is awesome. My brother's reaction was that he doesn't like foreigh sounding funny voices in his music, so this isn't for everyone. But it's not just for open minded college students. This is the real thing. This is a most favored treat in our huge and eclectic music collection.As with other reviewers, we, too, are put off by the violent images, but for us it has the authentic feel of a window into the revolutionary third world. | 1positive
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wow, this is f$ck$ng hilarious, goes right in the trashcan..
wow, a 100 pound p%ssy and a crew called Murda Inc., you've got to be kidding, didn't he grow up in the suburbs, kids got some balls, well this album as well as all his others goes straight in the trash along with 50 cent, jay-z and all the other posers in the hip hop scene, going on TRL and pretending to be gangsters, so funny, this p#ssy needs to get his ass kicked severely, and then see what he thinks of thug life, just don't buy this crap and focus your interests on Ghostface "Supreme Clientele", and the Rza, and Wu tang, and even some Nas, where there are great stories to be told as well as lessons to be learned, real hip hop, even Mos Def and Talib Kweli, but Murda Inc and all these phonies should get clapped back son, word up. I wouldn't even take a crap on this cd. | 0negative
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WHOOPS........!
More than five stars for the CD cover and the tiny, tiny, tiny libretto with dy-no-mite photos circa 1957 ..... but in all fairness to the Young, Young Young cast ... this one's quite terrible.One has to in all fairness {or unfairness} compare this version to the original 1993 Australian version WITH SINGERS, and there really is no comparision. David Hobson set the bar way, way high for any future Rodolfo as did Cheryl Barker's unforgettable Mimi. This present version just does not work on CD due to the confusion of the mixed cast - especially the highly 'indicated' theatricality of one of the Mimis - great in the looks department - but the emoting .....!The original version tends to be a 'Method' Puccini - AND it works.Try to get that [imported] CD instead - besides the original was recorded 'live' so the stakes were higher ..... | 0negative
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Cum On, Try Somethin' Better
Rap and Heavy Metal, everybody said it wouldn't mix. But it did and this album isn't the best example of Rap/Metal. Limp Bizket are what kids call "Posers", Thinkin' that their cool even though their lyrics are cheap, Immature, and completly stupid. i can remeber when i was like 8 or 9 i thought the song "Rollin" was the coolest song ever. Now that i'm older and i am into more music i know a good song when i hear one and "Rollin","My Way", "My Generation" don't fit the cut. Also if you listen the same riff is used one more than 1 song. (Which isn't wrong at least if the song is different.) Bands like Anthrax and Rage Against the Machine (Now i see why that guy jumped on stage at the VMA's for they rightfully won the award unlike these guys) would be ashmed to hear where their legacys have ended up. Anthrax were the first to do rap/metal, Rage Against the Machine perfected it, and Limp Bizket destroyed it. | 0negative
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Maybe next album, Jess
This cd sounds like it was written by a twelve year old. Come on Jessica! I wish that she would create her own path in the music industry instead of just trying to imitate and become Britney. One Britney is enough. Jessica has such a beautiful voice that I am sad to see it go to waste on an album like this. | 0negative
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This album shoul have been called
50 cent and G-unit is destroying hop hop. Selling millions of records for this music ( if u could call it that). Game is good and made a grat album but that was it. every other album g unit album xcept for grodt was dreadful especially massacre and toapf( tony yayos album). He did exactly what he dissed ja for. If 50 realeses anymore of this garbage for an album he wont get to make a 4t album. Thank god for Kanye west he might save hip hop from this sh*t. And for that person using big letters and exclamation marks and calling people "haters" u need to get ur ears checked. This is garbage and quit making reviews.Get theese albums instead2pac greatest hits ( or any of his other albums)Biggie ready to die or life after deathkanye west late registration or college drop outcommon Be[...] | 0negative
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This album rocks
Every track on this album is gold. It feels a lot like The Damned during their transistion from punk to goth, the Black Album era, to be specific. I'd have to say this is the second best punk album to ever come out of Britain, if not the best.I don't know what the other guy is talking about when he says that the production is muddy, I think it's excellent, but perhaps he's used to overproduced albums like Combat Rock.Fun fact: Midge Ure was the Sex Pistols original vocalist (Glen Matlock was their bassist as well, not Sid Vicious, in case you didn't know). I'm kind of glad that he left the band, otherwise, this gem likely never would've been recorded, though the Sex Pistols might never have sucked. What a dilemna.In closing: This album should be in any punk fan's collection. Heck, this album should be in everyone's collection. | 1positive
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Awesome!
All in all a really good cd,and I was surprised to find "since I dont have you"and "sympathy for the devil"on there!...My complaint is that they only included 3 songs from appetite for destruction.The whole entire album is excellent and needs at least 5 or 6 songs from appetite.My recommendation would be to add rocket queen along with either ...mr.brownstone,it's so easy,my michelle,or night train.Also off gnr lies one in a million or used to love her would be good too.Take off aint it fun and yesterdays because they are kinda dull. | 1positive
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Awwww, poor little baby Nick Lachey is going through a divorce, how sad...
For his second album, Nick Lachey decided to feed off of the teat of the corporate cash cow by capitalizing on the media's obsession with him and the dissolution of his marriage to the equally talent-deficient Jessica Simpson. As the title would imply, What's Left Of Me is Lachey wringing his hands, crying his heart out and essentially throwing a long tantrum about his relationship coming to an end. That's right - this is Lachey throwing himself an album-length pity party, hoping that others would pay the cost of admission to attend (sadly, lots of people did, hence the high debut on the charts). Judging by the material on this album, one could conclude that Lachey actually has the gall to believe that he's the only person that ever went through a breakup or a divorce. Well, not all of us are fortunate enough to have a major record deal, a television series in development, a secure future with plenty of money, and the handsome appearance often needed to make it in this business ... what I'm saying is that Lachey should consider himself very lucky for everything he has going for him. Also taking into account the numerous flings that this guy has had since the split, does anyone really believe that he's genuinely suffering? My opinion: Lachey is a fraud.I'm not jumping to conclusions - I may be completely wrong about Lachey, and this album may actually reflect what he's been going through in the last few months. If it does, then the guy is a total pansy. I can definitely understand and identify with the sadness and disappointment that comes with the end of a relationship, but this guy just goes on and on and seems completely inconsolable. If Lachey sheds as many tears as this album would have us believe, then it's safe to assume that the city he resides in has been under a flood watch for a very long time. Seriously, Nick - get some counseling or something, you can definitely afford it with the money you've made from 98 Degrees and Newlyweds and the divorce settlement. Or you can go ahead and keep crying - at least the residents of your city can rest easy knowing they'll never be at risk of having a drought.What you'll find on What's Left Of Me is basically the same syrupy style of singing that Lachey has done over the years, only with a more organic background - the one bright spot on the album is the use of actual instruments as opposed to the usual synths, sequencers and drum machines. As mentioned before, the lyrics are painfully sappy and maudlin, and probably aren't even a reflection of what this playboy is really feeling. He's just trying to take advantage of his young fans by portraying himself as a hopeless romantic that was smashed into smithereens by a failed marriage that's trying to put himself back together again. First of all, this guy is too old to be a teen idol (33 or 34, I'm not quite sure) and should just grow up already. Second, he knows that his fans are young and naive and is taking advantage of them by apparently pretending to be something he's not. Does Lachey have any shame?Also, I recommend that you regard several of the glowing reviews here with skepticism. Many of the reviews that you see posted here were most likely written by members of the promotions team at Jive Records. The common phrase "I usually never post reviews" should be a hint - after all, these people need an excuse to cover up the fact that they've never written a review, so why not try that one? Do you honestly think they're going to say "I work for Jive Records and Nick Lachey is a brilliant artist"? Of course not.In summary: I really think that Lachey wants people to think he's suffering from the end of his marriage, hoping they buy his album out of sympathy. If I'm wrong and this is how he genuinely feels, the guy is a crybaby and should save his whining and crying for the only person that really cares - the guy staring back at him in the mirror. If I'm right, this guy should really be ashamed of himself. With all the good fortune he's had, you would think he would be at least somewhat generous and charitable, but he isn't in the slightest. You may be asking "Where's all that money going?". I'll tell you - after the record label takes their percentage, it's going directly to Lachey's nightlife fund, where any money that he receives will help him have more drinks with his friends and have some more one night stands! You know, to "ease the pain" of a failed marriage. Being Nick Lachey is not that bad, despite what he may have you believe. I suggest you avoid the treacly, saccharine, lyrically artificial mess of an album known as What's Left Of Me. | 0negative
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What the heck happened to M2M?
Shades of Purple was a great CD. It is by far one of my favorite CD's. It is everything great pop should be. It is fun and the love songs sound beautiful. "The Day You Went Away," "Girl in your Dreams," "Dear Diary" and "Our Song" are beautiful love songs that are very moving. They really touch your soul when you listen to them while the upbeat songs "Don't say you Love Me," and "Everything You do," put a smile on your face. It (the album) is as good as a CD can be."The Big Room" was LOUSY. The ballads were bad and there were no fun songs to make you smile. The lyrics were bad and the vocals were not as good as they were in "Shades of Purple." There is not one song that makes this CD worth buying. What happened to M2M? How in the heck could they have gone from pure perfection to this? I hope and pray that their third album (if they make a third album) will be as fun and as perfect as SOP. Marion Raven and Marit Larsen are very talented and they could do A LOT better than this. | 0negative
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not like the tbs i remember
okay so heres the deal, tell all your friends... amazing absolutely wonderful. where you want to be grew on me after the first few spins. louder now was a huge disapointment, i wasn't expecting the world with this album and i did buy this out of principle but i feel taking back sunday lost what i feel was magical about thier sound. nothing on the album meshes well. and there is only one catchy song. all in all i feel this album is for fans only or newcommers to the sound i almost guarentee if you hold this to the same criteria as the other two tbs albums you are setting yourself up for disapointment | 0negative
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Never Again, Sorry Joss
I realize this review is a couple of years overdue but I think everyone should know about the copy restriction on this CD. I had heard some of Ms. Stone's previous work on the radio and from friends. After seeing Stone being interviewed on every talk show imaginable I bought this CD with the intent of listening to it on my IPOD as I do every CD I own. I guess the joke was on me because there is software on the CD which prevents the CD from being loaded into Itunes. This infuriated me to the point that I've never actually listened to CD. Sorry, Ms. Stone and Virgin records, but this is unacceptable to me. As a librarian and a consumer I believe in the right to make a backup copy of anything I buy as long as it is for my own use. You've violated my rights. I am done with you. | 0negative
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