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FAIR DISCO SONG FOR A B SIDE BUT NOT AS A SINGLE.
Cher has so many better songs on her CD "Believe" besides this weak disco waterdown mess "Strong Enough", which isn't. Try other dance confections like "Runaway" or "Taxi Taxi", or better yet "All or Nothing" - that should be the song of choice for the clubs. Forget your money on this one and buy the full length album for the stronger dance songs. | 0negative
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Disappointment
For a cross-over album there weren't many English language songs | 0negative
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AMAZING!
The povertyneck hillbillies (PNH) is an amazing band. From Southwestern Pennsylvania, they were a soley local band until they were discovered. This fresh, wonderful band produced a GREAT album with unforgettable songs. If you like country, you'll LOVE this album. Make sure you buy it! | 1positive
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Awesome CD!
I don't even speak spanish and this CD rocks! I was attracted by the thuggish looking cover. The music is sort of a Hip-Hop mixed with a little Salsa. Sounds great. Good buy. You get 2 CD's. Recommended if you're into latin music or are looking for something different. | 1positive
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Great film, average soundtrack
If you're a fan of this movie, I suggest you buy the film, don't be tempted to buy the soundtrack. To be fair, there are some good songs on the CD but most lose their listening appeal very quickly. The Robbin Williams audio clips are good, but again, if you're a fan of Robin, you should buy one of his many films or some of his standup material tapes/videos. | 0negative
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Pop-punk too can have merit
The Clash. Dead Kennedys. Good Riddance. Pennywise. Rancid. That's what my idea of great punk rock is, and the current MTV inspired pop punk fascination just really gets on my nerves.But, back in 1997/98 when I was first discovering the poppier side of punk, there were two utterly brilliant albums which for me defined this sound - Millencolin "For Monkeys" and Blink 182 "Cheshire Cat". Well Blink 182 are now responsible for more MTV friendly junk than Offspring and Green Day put together, and the newer Millencolin just seems to have gone the same way as Blink unfortunately.But let's not detract from this truly great album. Be aware that it's poppy in the sense that there's more melody combined with the traditional punk guitar assault - this is still not traditional radio pop song material.My favourite tracks are Lozin' Must, Boring Planet, Black Gold, Trendy Winds, Lights Out and my alltime favourite Millencolin song Twenty-Two (I was 21 during '98 and feeling a bit dejected myself). All of these are strong melodic fast punk songs that I'd hope even the most die hard punks could appreciate, and which could hopefully show the Blink/Offspring/Lit/Wheatus etc fans what can really be achieved!!!While not having quite the traditional "serious punk" lyrical content such as bands like Good Riddance/Pennywise/Clash, they don't quite descend into the puerile i-wanna-get-drunk-college-fratboy junk that the MTV bands (I'm not the biggest fan of MTV you'll ever meet...) often stoop to.My one issue with this album is the seemingly obligatory joke song Monkey Boogie. It's pretty pointless, but Lagwagon also do it, and so did Blink on Cheshire Cat (all of Blink's stuff nowadays is pretty pointless joke stuff as far as I'm concerned!!)These days I prefer the bands who can write melodic songs but while still maintaining that harder punk edge. For me the bands who do that the best are Pennywise and Good Riddance (and a South African band called The Vendettas who will never be as big as they deserve to be!!). Bad Religion and (pre-Heavy Petting Zoo) NOFX also do it very well even if NOFX do at times get a bit too jokey for my liking.Anyway, "For Monkeys" is a great album and will always have a place in my collection, and I hope it can maybe act as a steeping stone for some people towards some more "serious" punk stuff. | 1positive
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Summary
Love the music. Brings back memories. Wanted to hear it again before I saw the live play so I could go over the words. | 1positive
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Not Happy
don't buy this cd if you plan to listen to it in a cd changer. It's got the "bonus" dvd on the same disc as the music, which makes it too fat to play in the cd changer. I spent the evening taking my cd player apart to get out the cd that I plan to return. Never got as far as listening to it so that I could write a review of the music.. | 0negative
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SUGARJAY
To those of you first hearing the j's you might actually like this record. But to those of you who like the previous intelligent hip hop stylings of return of the new and improved, sing earthboy sing, and supermercado you might find yourself staring at your cd player thinking what is this? I had a promo of this record last year before they switched labels and i didn't really like it back then but i figured when the new version comes out maybe it will be better..sadly i was very let down. It's almost like they are a completly new band. More alternative sugar ray/gimmicky radio songs instead of hip hop. I think the fact that they lost amays and andy action had something to do with it but i could be wrong. if your a j's fan who knows you might like it. if this is your first time definatly pick up supermercado first | 0negative
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Don't waste your money! HORRIBLE....
Well, ain't nothing like the original soundtrack with Nell, Ken, Andre, Armelia and Charlaine!No soul, no "pop", no snap! | 0negative
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Amazing!
There is simply one word to describe this cd. Incredible!! Buckethead clearly put alot of thought and emotions into this masterpiece. If your the kind of person that likes thought-provoking music, look no further than this gem. Another great work of art from Buckethead. | 1positive
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quite good for that time
veary funny basicly a man with no clue about liveing in that area tries to live there and encountures prolbems with competers. no words only music. black and white too. | 1positive
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An Ambitious, Far Reaching Classic
21 years after it's initial release, "1999" still sounds innovative and fresh. Perhaps because Prince broke every rule of pop songwriting, arranging and sound and made up his own set of rules. After dispensing with the two biggest hits on this album (the full-length title track and the pop masterpiece "Little Red Corvette")Prince delves into much deeper creative waters with the rockabilly influenced dance cut "Delirious" and the still daring "Let's Pretend We're Married" both of which are anchored by his brilliant programming of his trademark Linn Drum Machine (a constant sound on his next 2 albums)an innovation that ties the entire LP together. While many have argued that "1999" is not a double album, the truth is, it's lengthy, exploratory tracks and multilayered needed ample space to evolve and deepen (a perfect example being the 9 minute "Automatic")while rushing the songs and paring everything to 3 or 4 minute songs would have robbed the listener of the experience of hearing just how far Prince had traveled in just 5 albums. In other words, YES, this is a double-album, in the grandest sense of the term. "Something In The Water(Does Not Compute)" is one of the finest vocals Prince has ever laid down and climaxes with a chilling scream that most singers could never muster! "Lady Cab Driver" is notorious mostly for it's sex/spoken word interlude, but is a personal favorite of mine for it's tight,funky, jazz inflected arrangement, truly the apex of his one man band approach. The ballads on this LP are some of the sweetest sounding in the Prince cannon, especially "Free", an optimistic, hopeful song whose title and meaning needs no explanation. Not a note or word is wasted on "1999" and Prince and The Revolution would only get bigger and better from here. A Timeless Album. | 1positive
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Predictable pop
I must say that Enrique is going a bit downhill lately. At first he was the great latino star with hits like "Bailamos" "Rhythm Devine" and "Be With You" all were a kind of trademark for his style, but the longer he's been singing the less of those songs we hear. This album is just blatant ordinary pop, it could have been sang by anyone. Well it works, he continue to sell albums and he'll score a few hits most likely but it's neither very good or entertaining. Let's just compare "Addicted" to "Hero" if that's possible. It's miles away from his last Cd's hitsingle. I Think "The Way you touch me" is one of the best here, also "You Rock me" should get mentioned. This album is not exactly a bad record, but it's far from what he can and should archive. | 0negative
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One of my favorite CDs
I make a point of looking for Toni's stuff. There isn't a song on this CD I don't like. I bought a second copy for my car! | 1positive
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What was I thinking?
My original review for "Hybrid Theory" I praised Linkin Park for their efforts, up to this day I am not sure why. Rap rock is a genre that should be sedated, crossing them has always produced disgust in me (Limp Bizkit). I should of learned after buying "Signifcant Other", but no, I made the mistake of picking this one up as well. Here is a hint for Linkin Park, ditch your horrible MC, trash the DJ and start over. Don't get me wrong, I listen to hip-hop, I am a big techno fan, so I have nothing against either of those two, but this is just horrible. | 0negative
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Harder than the rest of their stuff....this was their best by far
I am a huge Iron Maiden fan and I gotta say that I can't understand why this isn't considered one of their top three albums. It has a sort of metal/punk (more metal if you ask me) blend that just sounds great. Dianno sounds tougher than dickinson and harris has more bass solos than in any of their future albums. PHANTOM OF THE OPERA IS THE BEST IRON MAIDEN SONG...PERIOD. TRANSILVANIA IS THEIR BEST INSTRUMENTAL SONG AS WELL. Charlotte the harlot, a song about a [working girl]. How can this not be Iron Maidens best album? That being said, i truly believe that new metalheads (or to not hurt anyone, contemporary metalheads) will really like this album over the rest of their stuff (killers and Number of the beast are the only 2 albums that are on equal footing). | 1positive
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Tabla Beat Science meets Pink Floyd meets The Headhunters
I have never heard any of Robert Miles' stuff, but I am a Trilok fan, seeing him play live many times. This album jams. The whole thing is like one long piece. I think this is a very original album and the music really does not fall into any classification. There is a lot of electronic stuff going on, but the live bass and drums give the record a very organic feel. | 1positive
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Could do better...
I bought this CD for my girlfriend at Christmas, as she asked for it, not my personal choice I hasten to add. ...baby one more time has some 'nice' songs on it, but none can match the catchiness of her first single, the title track from this album. Britney's following singles like Crazy and Sometimes are pleasant sounding enough to keep you interested in the CD. Unfortunatly these tracks are at the beginning of the album and make this CD a big anti-climax, as the tracks on the rest of album, seem to be forgetable mushy, pop ballads. Britney is an appealing personality, but it seems most of this album was written in a very short space of time to meet the demand of Britney fans due to the well deserved success of her first hit. However this album seems directed towards the younger age group of fans, the same fans who would buy the Britney Spears doll and lacks any real substance to appeal anyone else. | 0negative
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Great!
I love Disney and these three CDs are great! Excellent music, you'll never get tired of listening. | 1positive
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Purposeless and Passionless
I've just been punched in the face by the generation gap. Yea, and it hurts too. `1974' opens Storefront Hitchcock with a verbal attack on "my generation" (no, not the Who composition - the generation who were teens during the early nineteen-seventies). But unlike the musicians of the late-60's and early-70's who led an anti-establishment cultural and political movement, Robyn stereotypes the older generation by trite physical features (hairs in the ears). Cheap shot - not at all poetic, insightful or inventive. Granted, he is a talented acoustic guitar player: his introduction to `Alright Yea' is rhythmic and harmonious. The compositions here experiment with the popular traditions of melody and rhythm, but it all sounds purposeless and passionless. Between the live cuts, Robyn communicates his liberal, pseudo-philosophical, anti-religious humor to the audience. Instead of the audience bursting with enthusiasm and laughter, their giggles are embarrassingly hushed and polite - as thought their response was rehearsed and forced. In fact, Robyn's music and lyrics sound forced. It's one thing to be witty and ironic - it's entirely another to feign cuteness. Storefront Hitchcock reminds me of junior high school sex humor. It'll have you rolling in the hall with laughter if you're twelve, but once you turn thirteen, the very same humor now sounds, well, childish. | 0negative
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Sha-sucks-ira
I figured this CD was a waste. Shes a waste, and there is nothing on this CD, or any of her other previous CD's. By far, Shakira, You suck. Shes a Cop-Off of alanis morset...who wants to listen to this garbage. | 0negative
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Waiting for more from Cal Bennett!
Whole Soul Stroll is required listening for any soprano sax player! Cal achieves superb tone! Some of the other tracks don't show off his skill as much as WSS but worth a listen just the same. | 1positive
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FAILURE
Trying to change the sound and their music to try to innovate is not bad at all. But doing it making lousy music that you can't figure out what they're about, is sad. HELLOWEEN was going through serious troubles at the time ( drummer Ingo was on his way to suicide ). This album was catastrophic to the band's career. | 0negative
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nickelback's best album
i love this album that nickelback back did and i listen to it all the time. i know all the words to all the songs too. | 1positive
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Great Big Band
"Smile" is an accurate representation of the excellent Ed Vezhino/Jim Ward Big Band. The band consists of the finest musicians from the Atlantic City/ Philadelphia areas. The charts are fresh and exciting. The soloists are all outstanding both technically and musically. Thank you for the great music. | 1positive
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Classic R&B From A Legendary Woman
This cd, I think is Aaliyah's best of her career. She gave us what she wanted to deliver in "Aaliyah", the passion, the strength, the sorrow, the emotions. This is what Janet Jackson wanted to make in "Control" and "Velvet Rope". If Aaliyah were to be around...this was just the beginning ladies and gentlemen. Now all we have is reminiscents of her legion and contributions to what modernized today's hip/hop and R&B. I am glad I lived through it all, I saw her debut with "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number", her rise with the classic album "One In A Million", and her matureness with "Aaliyah". Aaliyah's life touched so many and Im forever grateful to have seen her live...Someday we will all see each other again, and there she will be, rejoycing those airy and soft vocals with a touch of class and sensitivity that characterized her as "street but sweet". | 1positive
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Sorely Overrated
Hailed by many as the album of the 90s, S&E is really just a dissonant hodgepodge of subpar musicianship and angsty, overrraught lyrics. It's easy to crown an album and ride a bandwagon, but as the domino effect of fans undulate into a bedlam of uninformed fans, the musical merit is obtusely recognized, and for the most part, unjustified. Regarded as a paternal album in the indie world, S&E is merely a slanted effort at a disenchanted work, rendering a beloved album that garnered immense praise for nothing. Steve Malkmus' drawling lyrics are the first exhumation of Lou Reed's lyrically potent delivery in the 90s. But Lou Reed invented his own style, and his sui generis recordings are still readily available. Try The Velvet Underground or The Pixies for real musical forerunners. | 0negative
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Horrible!!!
I Hate to say it but it's retirement time for Mick Jagger. Dont buy this it's really bad. Bad songs, bad voice one of the biggest waste of money i've ever bought. Real cringe inducing stuff. The rolling stones havent made a decent album for 20 years and unfortunatly Mick solo career isnt doing any better. Mick should just politely step aside and let today's artists like Wilco, The Strokes, Flaming lips do their work besides bombarding people all over again with pieces of trite like this! | 0negative
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im ashamed that i own this cd
Yes, ASHAMED that i own hybrid theory. I can already see the kiddies jumping up and yelling at me for saying this. I'm also ashamed that I used to consider Linkin Park good metal. My head is hanging. I am also ashamed to see that this is the first one star review for this terrible piece of junk! I liked Linkin Park because of "One Step Closer" which i still consider to be a decent song. It startled me when i realized why this remains to be the only decent song on the whole album... could it be because... it doesnt have that obnoxious rapper dude in it? It just might be!!! My thought on Linkin Park is that they are attempting to be a mix of Slipknot and Limp Bizkit. Slipknot because they have a ridiculous amount of people in their band (and still cant make a good song) and Limp Bizkit because they are "rap metal pop" and they spell just as well. If you own this cd, give it to your little brother or sister who listens to sugary pop because it may act like a gateway for them into more hardcore music. If you dont have a little kid at home, my advice would be to run as fast as you can to the used CD store and sell it before one of your friends finds out. If you are thinking of buying it... DONT!!! Find some real metal! | 0negative
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what a disappointment ! ! !
after reading all the positive reviews i decided to buy this c.d. what a disappointment! ! ! this is definitely not the natalie i have known over the years. the problem is the sophomoric hodge podge of love themed songs. did she recently get remarried or something? it is an embarrassment to hear natalie singing "don't say goodnight". sorry, this is definitely not the sound of a mature artist. it sounds like a wannabe.don't waste your money on this - buy some of her older work. this will defintely be on the bottom of my pile of cds. | 0negative
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The most amazing and emotional album ever made
Well that's it in a nutshell. This was the God Machine's debut album, the songs are so powerful, I bought this 11 years ago and still listen to it constantly and it still sounds fresh and new. The soundscapes are amazing - if you are into Godspeed you black emperor or explosions in the sky - you should like this because of the sheer intracacies of melody and the wall of sound that is built up. My favourite songs on this are 'out' and 'purity'. These are beautiful pieces of work and full of power and emotion - guaranteed to still bring shivers down my spine and tears to my eyes.A truly wonderful album that is criminally underrated and far better than the pseudo-angst stuff that is available these days.Seek it out - your life will be better for it. | 1positive
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Brian Ayers
One of the best live albums from the best musicians in popular music today. The songs with the orchestra are really exceptional, as the orchestra really brings out the best in the music. The live version of "Six Degrees" is overwhelming, and ends in majestic fashion, really one of the most memorable 42 minutes you will hear in music. I was not thrilled with the songs selection, but after listening to it all the way through, it's perfect. Don't buy this without buying the DVD also, which I feel is the best produced of their DVDs yet. I have been to numerous DT concerts, and this DVD captures the feeling of being there to a T. | 1positive
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Pass the ear plugs please!
This would be a great album...if she wouldn't sing. Believe me, I tried listening to this with an open mind, but couldn't get past her howls and screeches. The only reason I purchased it was to hear J.P. Jones. | 0negative
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Waterlogged Pink Floyd
The nadir of Pink Floyd's recorded output, The Final Cut began life as a dumping ground for leftover songs from The Wall and soundtrack versions from the film of the same name. In the end, the soundtrack songs never made it onto the album. Of the leftovers -those that were considered not good enough for The Wall- Floyd guitarist Dave Gilmour said that if they weren't good enough to release before "what makes them any good now."Gilmour is right on the mark: the songs on The Final Cut rank among the worst in the bands history. There is a complete lack of melody on the entire album; the songs are slow, plodding and limp. One is hard pressed to even consider this a rock album. It is the ultimate spit in the eye of Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd, which was full of fun, excitment and musical inventiveness. The Waters lead Floyd heard here sounds more like a man occasionally waking himself up from a deep sleep by snoring too loudly.Since Waters completely dominated the band on The Final Cut all musical considerations are secondary to his half-sung lyrics. And Waters is, without a doubt, one of the worst singers in Rock, meaning that this is a worst case senario. In fact, a case can be made for never listening to the album again. | 0negative
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****STICK TO THE EARLY ORIGINAL ALMBUMS ****
This is from a huge fan. I only had the misfortune of owning this as I was buying the entire catalog in a misguided search for some new sounds. The arrangements of this music have taken great songs with original melodies and muddled them up with a bunch of noise and what's worse - you can tell by the horn sections and high producton values that its not for a lack of budget - these gents have TOTALLY lost the PLOT.The only track on two CDs and a DVD worth keeping was Notorious - and that is one of their most derrivative pop songs. TOTAL CRAP. AVOID. | 0negative
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Great Concert
Glad to see this show made it to DVD so we all can see ERASURE. Great show. | 1positive
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Ok
The music is nice and soothing. Please note that the CD is only 20 minutes. I don't think it is worth the 12.99 | 0negative
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Huge disappointment
Chimera has fallen far short of what I've come to expect... moving music that yanks on strings leading into the depths of my subconcious. The music has become as trite and devoid of meaning for me as most Pop and New Age.I like the earlier, darker, more industrial Delerium, but the Delerium that really speaks to me started with "Semantic Spaces", and continued on with "Karma". In those two CDs, Delerium created music that has an almost spiritual significance for me.In my opinion, one of the biggest reasons for this is that their vocals have just been another thread in the music. The music had almost the same emotional punch even if you didn't understand a word of the lyrics.In Chimera, the vocalists have taken over.Perhaps Delerium feels a need to cater to the pop scene that has recently discovered them. Or maybe its that the vocalists are pushing for more recognition. It must be hard to be a vocalist with such a beautiful voice (which is the only kind of vocalist Delerium has used lately) and not have your name be strongly associated with the music.Whatever the reason, I don't feel that Chimera is worth the money I paid for it. | 0negative
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You people are silly, this is a good CD
To all you who gave this a CD a bad review I say, grow up. I come from the Van Halen era.. I remember VH 1 coming out and spinning the LP listening to every Eddie lick on it.. and then attempting it on my guitar. I know what VH is about.. VH is VH and DLR is DLR. Lets face it, Dave is getting up there in years, and toning things down a but is natural. I think Dave's metal days are over. Metal is over BTW, as much as I hate to admit it.This CD in my opinion, shows off Daves voice for once. Its maybe a voice you haven't listen to all that much.. except for an original he doesn't attempt to hit a range he really cannot (most VH is out of his range, lets face it). Sure, this is the mature DLR.. If I want the old DLR, I'll throw on Skyscraper, or Eat em' and smile. I hope Dave continues down this path. This CD is plain old fun, easy to listen to and just good. FOr you audiophiles, this CD is pretty decent sound quality as well. Now that he's done these covers, maybe he or someone else can write some new material along the same vein. I would buy it in a second. | 1positive
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Huge fan
I have been a fan of das efx for about a year now. I first heard them in a skateboard video and went right out and bought Dead Serios. Straight up Sewaside is the second best album out by them. There will never be another Duo that can even compare to these two. | 1positive
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An extraordinary "Debut" by an extraordinary artist.
This album puts the beat back in dance music. An awesome experience from the clubby "Big Time Sensuality" to the painfully beautiful ballads. A classic!!! | 1positive
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some great songs
I agree with much has already been said. There are only 3 or 4 songs that made the charts. However, they are really great songs that are still being played today when lots of other songs have disappeared. These are well written songs that people can relate to. My favorite one is "Traces" which I have always liked. It is a very meloncholy song about an old love. There have been a number of songs like this one but it still remains one of my favorites even after all of these years. | 1positive
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is he the best?
Well Master P does not deserve credit for finding Soulja Slim considering Slim was C-Murder's discovery to begin with. He appeared on the Down South Hustlers album under the name of Magnolia Slim. There is no doubt thta Slim is one of the best rappers on No Limit. His vivid wordplay ranks him up there with Mac, Mia X , and C-Murder. The album was released in early 1998. It sold well for an album with little promotion(it debuted at #13 on the Billboard pop charts selling 83,000 copies in its first week).Although Slim lacks the creativity of, say, B.G., his flows are so quick and precise that you can't help but marvel. Just look at the 1st track. Only problem is the number of guest appearances. The entire No Limit family is here. The track with Snoop was the best, but the other rappers don't sound well with Slim except for Trenitty, Mac and C-Murder.Get it, ya heard? | 1positive
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Wonderful voice, Lame songs
I have always been a great admirer of Natalie Merchant, until now. While her voice has the same tender qualities as always, this album does not do it justice. With only one even half way memorable song it whines on till an unimpressive ending. I hope she gets back on track on her next effort. | 0negative
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A must for any SERIOUS Stevie Wonder fan
And that's not to say that this is a plug and play disc. It isn't. A (very) few of the cuts are almost what I would consider to be bad. Some are marginal. But the vast majority are absolute classics.There are some very socially conscious songs here. (Like that's a surprise) And some with great emotion. My personal favorites have to be 1) Never had a dream come true 2) Blowin in the Wind and 3) A place in the sun.Essential is a perfect name for this collection. Can't go wrong. | 1positive
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Who Knew?!
Of course I had heard of Donny Osmond--I live in Provo, Utah for pete's sake. But I was never a fan--until I heard him sing in "Joseph." Don't look for "One Bad Apple" here--little Donny Osmond is long gone and in his place is a singer with a terrific voice. My only critcism is the somewhat heavy-handed orchestration, but that is the fault of the mix, not the man. Donny is an outstanding singer--I especially enjoyed "No Matter What" from "Whistle Down the Wind." It is an excellent interpretation--best I've heard since I heard it at the Aldwych Theater, West End, London. If this is the moment, Donny--this is the CD! When can you do another? I'll be waiting in line! | 1positive
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Laserlight 15878
This is a wonderful CD. The Clarinet Quintet is perhaps the greatest of all Mozart's chamber works, K285 is the best of the 4 flute quartets, K80 is his first string quartet, an astonishing work for a child of 14, and K15, written in London when he was only 8, is charming. But my purpose in writing this review is to warn the buyer that he can't be sure what he's getting, as Laserlight has given the catalogue number 15878 to two different products. Just look at the cover of the CD, it's not the CD I just described! I have bought 3 as presents, and in each case the cover and the CD itself said it was string quartets K464 & K465, but when played it was the CD I have reviewed. Those 2 string quartets are also great, so if you really get them you should be happy. | 1positive
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Rainbow for lovers only...
The only exciting aspect of the CD is the cover art, of a night in medieval europe. Else after the first two songs, the rest sounds. well, sappy. I agree with another reviewer in that Ms Night does not stretch her voice. Subconscious comparisons are inevitable, especially as some of the songs have similar melodies with Rainbow songs. In fact Self Protrait is a Rainbow song. I don't expect Ms Night to sound like Dio, but she could maybe put some passion and anguish into her voice. Some songs remind me of the sounds of a saturday morning in a suburb.. kids' singalong programs on TV. Blackmore shines like the old times in one song. If someone is weaned on Purple and Rainbow, this album would be a certain disappointment. If you're looking for some mellow music to be played softly in the background, this would fit the bill. Intensity is whats missing, and it appears to be more so considering that Rainbow ( Dio era ) and Purple have played some of the most hair-raising rock ballads... | 0negative
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Heated small combo swing session
Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn split the piano duties on this set, so don't get disapointed to find out Ellington ISN'T on ever ycut. However Johnny Hodges warm sax is featured thruout. This is a prime example of 1950's small combo swing at it's hottest and coolest! | 1positive
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Nightmarish
I'm not a Garth Brooks fan, and this is his worst album yet. Is it any wonder there's 100 used copies for sale starting at 99 cents? | 0negative
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Typical middle period Siegel ...............
He plays better on this release than earlier ones but the compositions are fairly uninvolving so it doesn't really matter much. Get "Inside Out" (2004) where he finally put it all together. | 0negative
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These girls are definetely gonna get you!
Talk about amazing. These girls are definetely worth listening to. A couple months ago my friend talked me into downloading one of their songs. I caved in and did so. I listened to just a little clip of them, and I was immediately hooked. These girls have amazing voices, and you can definetely tell their heart and souls are in their music. I also think it's awesome that they are open about their sexuality. These girls aren't ashamed, and I believe that's awesome! These girls have awesome tracks like "All the things she said" a nice cover of "How soon is now", and one of my favs "Malchik Gay". If you feel like putting yourself in a good mood, and feel like dancing, then I definetely recommend this CD! Get them now, it's well worth it! | 1positive
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Incomplete and Outdated
Despite the fact that this particular album sold 10 million copies, it contains many flaws. While I enjoy all the songs here, much of the tracks have lost their magic due to unnecessary editting.Here's the track list:Dream On - Great song that helped jumpstart their successful career.Same Old Song And Dance - Yikes! This song was editted to last only 2 minutes on this album. Some guitar solos are missing.Sweet Emotion - Eek! This time, the bass riff and ending solos have been cut out. Those were the best parts of the song!Walk This Way - Classic song! But it's been cut down 30 seconds shorter than the original.Last Child - Awesome funky tune. No edits here. Thank goodness!Back In The Saddle - A song that is so cool that it turns around and kicks you straight up the .... No edits here either.Draw The Line - The song uses simple riffs but manages to really groove! Only minor problem is its horrible sound quality.Kings And Queens - Not the best choice for a greatest hits album but nevermind. At least make it stand out by including the guitar and piano solo! Those got editted out here!Come Together - A cover song taken from the Beatles. Aerosmith do a better job playing it.Remember (Walking In The Sand) - Another poor choice for a greatest hits album. There are far better song on Night In The Ruts than this one. This was taken from Shangri-Las and doesn't sound any better. Steve sounds drugged out.Overall, a disappointing album. Now don't get me wrong, I have been a proud and loyal Aerosmith fan for many years. I own practially every single Aero album available.Today, Aerosmith's catalogue contains far better greatest hits compilations to purchase from. My suggestion would be "O, Yeah! Ultumate Aerosmith Hits" since it includes most of their 70's hits included on 'Greatest Hits' as well as many others. In addition, it also features their modern hits making O, Yeah! a far more complete album.Unless you're trying to make a complete Aerosmith collection, skip this album. | 0negative
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The most significant and poignant album of the decade!
John's death was a death in the family to all of us who have loved and followed John and Yoko since the late 60's. The only light to follow this tragedy was the "Season Of Glass" LP. I thought she had outshined John on "SomeTime In New York City", and was every bit an equal on "Double Fantasy" and "Milk And Honey". But "Season Of Glass" dwarfed everything in the past. The LP cover was a punch in the stomach. It was suppose to be. It was relevant and to the point. The LP cover represented its contents perfectly. No double-talk. And now the CD release with "Walking On Thin Ice" makes it the most complete CD collection I own. I waited ten years for this collection to come out on CD. "I Don't Know Why" and "She Gets Down On Her Knees" both rock and scorch your soul. "Goodbye Sadness" is only second to her "Your Hands" powerhouse love ballad. "Dogtown" and "No, No No" are raw and to the point. I love the imagery of "Toyboat". And "Nobody Sees Me Like You Do" is so tender. Yoko's next two albums didn't have the cutting edge power as "Season Of Glass". Some great singles: "Dream Love", "Hell In Paradise" and "In Cape Clear" are sure hits. Her "Rising" CD is right behind "Season Of Glass". If you want to hear the beat of your soul, play "Revelations" a couple of hundred times. Brilliant! Sometimes Yoko's voice and music is difficult to listen to, but then sometimes life is too difficult. Yoko is intellectual and tender beyond what most listeners are tuned into. She pushes you over the edge. Right into the arms of your hungry and naked self. She remains as relevant, if not more so, than the Beatles, all these years later. John and Yoko were the only two people who made any sense to a young man in the late sixties and early seventies. Today, as an adult, Yoko continues to please and prick my mind. She has given so much to America, my generation and the world. Thank you Yoko. | 1positive
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It's worth it only for diehard La's fans
Now that I think of it, if you are a diehard fan you probably own this already. And I'm sure, like myself, you were a bit disappointed with the first listen. True, there are a few standout tracks (most notably "Open Your Heart"-truly amazing). "Sweet 35" as well as "Moonlight" and "Dovecot Dub" are very good, but overall the album is lacking. If you were hoping for lost Lee Mavers gems you will be terribly disappointed. Although Mike Badger can write some fair lyrics, he can't hold a light to Mavers' genius. Buy The La's instead, you'll be much happier. | 0negative
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Whats wrong
This Cd is first and formost a discrace to music. Yes Sublime is a very talented band with a good sense of music but what happened with this album? I'm looking at the inside cover and it says that all drums were PROGRAMED by Brad. WHAT, programed, the drums aren't real. How could a band with so much talent use a drum kit to make there album. Another thing is the songs sound [awful] because they were recorded in some dude's basement. I give it 2 stars because there are 4 or 5 good tracks. But if you want a real good CD with about 17 great tracks skip this and get 40. oz to Freedom or the self titled CD. | 0negative
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Amazing!
After listening to about three seconds of this cd online, I ran out to the store to buy it. This cd is so good, I still can't believe it. It's almost too good to be true. But anyway, this is a pure, flat out rock cd. And a great one at that. Fans of Switchfoot, The Classic Crime and Jimmy Eat World will definately like this cd.1.The Last Time (10/10) Probably my favorite song on the cd. A great faded beginning and also great lyrics. Cool backup guitar during the verses. Also, the bridge has an amazing solo that soon joins in with another one, making two completely awesome solos going at the same time. Every part of this song is fantastic.2.Encounter (10/10) Another one of the best songs on the cd. Cool riff that appears throughout the song. The verses are very cool with one guitar playing the two power chords and the other palm muting. Very catchy. Again, great lyrics and another great solo (only one guitar this time). Great song.3.The Need To Feel Alive (8/10) The only thing "eh" about this song is that I think that the lyrics can get a bit corny. Other than that, there's an aweseome guitar intro. Another good rock song.4.Something More (8/10) Another good rock song with great guitar. Good lyrics.5.Great Divide (8.5/10) Good theme to the song, that go with good lyrics. Cool palm muting during various parts of the song. Cool guitar riff during bridgeish part of song.6.Romance In Denial (10/10) Probably my second favorite song on the cd, although it's really hard to decide because they're all so good. The lyrics in this song seem a bit mysterious, making them cool. The bass and drums in verses are awesome, and all the buildups in this song are really cool. The different riffs throughout the song are awesome. Also, VERY cool bass solo, although not as good as the one on their newer cd. The singer hits some pretty high notes in this song. Very cool. An awesome 5+ minute rock song.7.The Vanity Letter (9/10) More "in your face" lyrics...kinda...sorta. Anyway, good song. Great guitars.8.Opportunity (We Could Be The Ones) (10/10) This song is another great rock song, yet it has a calming, more mellow feeling to it, maybe because of the piano during certain parts of the song that make it even better. Awesome intro in this song, and amazing lyrics. A very well done song. Really cool ending. Just a great song all around.9.Identical (7.5/10) Probably my least favorite on the cd, but that's not saying much cuz this is still a great song. The lyrics are about WAY back in the day when two different religions disagreed on who they thought God was, not thinking about the fact that they were still worshiping the same God. Good theme, I just find it a bit corny at times. Still, good song.10.Alone (8.5/10) AWESOME INTRO that builds up to the song. Again, lyrics are a bit corny, but whatever...The chorus is very good and catchy.11.Knoledge (9.5/10) Great piano in this song. It's not your typical slow piano song. Very well done instrumental arrangement, especially when it combines with the violin. Very good lyrics. I really like them. And I absolutely love the end of the song when the guitars and drums come in for the hard rock ending. Great bass drum during that hard rock ending. Perfect way to end the cd.If you don't have this cd...get it! | 1positive
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Anyone else miss Syd?
I miss the Floyd as they used to be;an introspective, experimental, phycadelic group who were not afraid to venture slightly beyond the realms of normal human understanding and experience. I just can't feel that much sympathy for Waters here, and the lyrics, while beautiful and poetic at times, do not convey subtle or layered messages, as his lyrics used to. Personally, I'd much rather listen to "Take up Thy Stethascope and Walk", which is an insanely dark song compared to this material. It seems like pretty much the only tradgity Waters has to go on is the death of his father when he was three months old. While that is certainly tragic, hey, my friend lost her dad when she was 11, which I think would be alot harder. Finally, I have a guestion to ask. After hearing this album for the first time, did anyone here say to themeselves "God Syd, I wish you were here".? | 0negative
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ever must we learn, ever must we learn...
First off, this is not Son Volt. There is no Boquist/Boquist/Heidorn. This is Jay and some hired hands, not Son Volt but Jay Volt. And as such, this sounds nothing like a Son Volt record. Why resurrect the name just to urinate on it with this slate of bland tuneless dreck? Even if this were a Farrar solo outing, it's easily his worst, worse even than the maudlin moping of Terroir Blues (another record i considered a disappointment.) I don't know what's going on with Jay, but he needs to pull together some tunes with some soul, not this sparkly, by-the-numbers, pop-rock garbage. Just 'cause you're name-checkin' Woody Guthrie and naming the album after his hometown doesn't mean you got the goods. This album manages to both meander and bore at the same time. What i'd give for that hat to be medicine, and for Jay to recover his songwriting ability. | 0negative
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It's ok I wish I was Conor Oberst too!
You know when an amazing underground genre and its scene gets some attention? and then a few great bands are thrust into the spotlight? And then of course afterwards the hordes of cheap imitators come and ruin it. It happened with glam, grunge, and screamo among others, this band is a perfect example of this problem and the only way to solve it and save the genre is to stay as far away from this wanabe Sh**t as possible. Seriously the bulk of the people who listen to this loser only do because they want to have a laugh at how much he sounds like Bright Eyes, don't buy into this crap if you want funny music buy music that is made to be funny not this pathetic rip off. | 0negative
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Overrated...Fred did it ONLY for the nookie!
Listen to this CD...All you hear is stupid, immature, meaningless lyrics that are yelled by some guy over tracks that sound like a car wrecking yard at peak hour. "I did it all for the nookie," screams Fred Durst. What do you think he did it for? The music? | 0negative
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Different but swell.
I love "How to Make a Human Heart" and "learning to Accept Silence". They are two overlooked albums in the harcore screamo whateveryouwannacallit genre. This album makes for a more mature sound, but I have to commend the band for not staying the same. Most bands who do not delevop like such, end up making dull sophmore releases that sound too much like everything else, this,is not groundbreaking, but it is a fresh and newer sound that I am glad of because the typical harcore sound is getting old and the market is so polluted.Usually when a band comes back with a release like this with a mature sound all the kids dont like it, but they are excellent musicians, and the album went in a new direction, which is harder to do than stick to the same and norm like most bands do. | 1positive
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Rap is GEY
This like most rap past the year 1997 is a joke. | 0negative
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who's playing live?
It is incomprehensible, if not insulting, that SONY/BMG includes no information about who is in the live band, when it was recorded, or at what venue. | 0negative
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Not all that
..there are a few catchy songs on the album, DIG and -1 a lot of the songs have no structure, its just non stop screaming, Kud does have an excellent singing voice, but on their next album they should work on making the songs a little more catchy ala Dig , | 0negative
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Wrong One
Wrong one. Still waiting on the Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt, and George Rose version. My only copy is on LD. Guess I'll have to burn my own DVD as MCA seems reluctant to issue it on BluRay or DVD. Too bad. | 0negative
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Sad...Rap is dying...
Thanks to him, 50 cent, and others...RAP IS DYING. Sure we may have good rappers like Kanye and Common but this guy is horrible. He cant rap. PROOF? Listen to the lyrics and you"ll find out by the 2bd bar or so. I just wish the bad rappers would go away and never come back because rap is supposed to be intelligent, not stupid. Do not support this guy, get LATE REGISTRATION or BE for some amazing lyrics and TRUE rap. | 0negative
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oh well......
Compare any song here to orion.... that's all I have to say.... | 0negative
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Rubbish - From a Big Country Fan
I was a huge Big Country Fan until the release of this album. I spent years trying to get into it, before eventually deciding that the band who had previously not released an album with a single weak track, had released an album with only weak tracks. The lyrics are cringingly puerile, and the music lacked any of the edge and interest of earlier efforts. Why I truly hate this album, though, is because it caused me to lose all interest in the band (presuming future efforts were just as bad). Consequently, I only recently discovered Buffalo Skinners and the sensational Road to Damascus. Nothing redeemable about this one, I'm afraid. | 0negative
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Worth getting for Without You......used.
This isn't a great Van Halen album, but the song Without You has grown on me, so at least listen to it once, it's VERY cheap used, so how can you go wrong??A career encompassing compilation must include that song!P.S. catch up with Sammy and Michael Anthony:Chickenfoot | 0negative
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Pure 8-Track Magic
Not sure what machine most of these tracks were recorded on (some 4, some 8, some 16 or 24 track), but the magic of Bradley is on every single one. Many songs, mostly short, which all roll together like a magical trip through a very weird place...this was a real turning point from 40oz in that the songs are much more "down" and dark...you can really hear the heroin and all the weight on Brad's shoulders speaking on a lot of the music, which evokes a very dark, sometimes sarcastic tone. There are plenty of exciting and somewhat hidden meanings and sounds in many of the songs, and this album deserves to be heard on a pair of good headphones. This album was concieved in a crackhouse when Bradley was obviously touched by both moments of what I consider genius as well as fear, pain and confusion...you can hear if for yourself! Not like their self titled at all, which was so heavily produced in my opinion that they lost a part of what made their earlier work like this so precious and genuine...Buy it today! | 1positive
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very bland
LL is one of the Greatest Rappers Ever,but this Album is so beneath him to me on a whole. most of these tracks feel so removed from what he does. the best stuff is LL Solo. unlike some Artists LL is better when he is allowed to create on his own. | 0negative
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Not My Favorite, But.....
I always preceived Sgt. Pepper as an event or a work of art, because that's what I was told. Before I owned my own copy I had been lectured to about it. I had read and watched and listened as this, along with many other Beatle albums, but this one in particular, was disected and discussed and hailed as their masterpiece.Sound familiar? This wasn't 1967. It was 1987. I had an LP of Pepper and later a cassette. I didn't get the CD until the mid 90's, and it was then that I sat down and listened, really listened, and made up my mind for myself.I found that, like the other Beatle albums I have, there are songs here I love, some a like, and some I just don't like.By far "A Day In The Life" is my favorite track. The opening, "With A Little Help..." and "Lucy" are all great, along with "Lovely Rita". I think the packaging is probably the best thing about the album and for me, it sort of overshadows and helps hide what may be the weaker songs. This is just my honest opinion. In the terms of Beatles albums there are just a few more that I love better and find much more enjoyable. I'm not in any way knocking Pepper.I have to agree with people who say that "Strawberry Fields" and "Penny Lane" probably should have been on here. | 1positive
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Great box set
I love Led Zeppelin, and this box set is worth every penny. You get all their great songs like Stairway to Heaven, Kashmir, Black Dog, Houses of the Holy and my favorite Ramble On. All their greatest hits are on here and there are some other great songs to. I would definitely say buy this box set. | 1positive
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HORRIBLE
I lost all respect for the band when they releases the new cd. i couldnt even list to it all the way through. the lyrics went down the drain and the all intensity definately left the band. i will never see them live again. they totally screwed themselves over with this cd. | 0negative
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The Stone is Rolling...
Great album. Full of rock'n'roll swagger and style. Mick sounds incredible. Keith's songs rock (of course). Can't really complain about this one, kiddos. Rockin' stuff. Best in years. Peace. I'll have it on repeat for the next month. That says it all. | 1positive
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songs
You need to list the songs so people know what's on the cd or mp3. I will not buythem if I don't see the songs listed. Good for people to know what they are buying | 0negative
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Two stars for dramatics!
This album is rubbish if you are looking for real music. There is no emotion, no tune, nothing. Just a lot of hype and drama. Listen to the songs, they build up like movies. There's more talking than singing. Britney Spears doesn't even sing properly.She lowers her voice. Why do small children go gaga over her? She's not a good role model for the youth. Look at how she keeps breaking up her marriages.Leaving aside her image, if you want to hear her best dance songs, stick to five major songs - 'Oops...! I did it again', 'Baby One More Time', 'You drive me crazy', 'Autumn Goodbye', and 'Overprotected'. If you want softer songs, listen to 'Sometimes', and 'Not a Girl Not Yet a Woman'. I find Lucky and Stronger very annoying now, though I used to like them before. Buy these single tracks online instead of buying the whole albums/cds (Baby One More Time, Oops..! I did it again, and Britney).The point is - Spears produced some really good songs before, which could be enjoyed, but now this album is stupid. I wasted 650 rupees buying this album. Don't buy it! | 0negative
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Embarrassing
According to the liner notes, Joni Mitchell was asked by Charles Mingus to put lyrics to some of his tunes. That's what she should have attempted to do; she should have attempted to put straight lyrics to them, NOT lyrics ABOUT Mingus, and she should have attempted to sing them straight and not sing "jazz". I don't say she's hopeless as a jazz singer, but if she wanted to sing jazz, she should have recorded an album of standards (standards that already had lyrics, that is).The musicians here do a fine job, especially Jaco and Herbie (some great horn arranging by Jaco, by the way), but that's the accompaniment. Joni's lyrics are embarrassing and her singing seems pretentious and phony.In any case, this record simply doesn't work, and it ain't a-happening--which is why it was received unfavorably in its day and continues to be received unfavorably (except by Internet fetishists), to the extent it isn't ignored completely. | 0negative
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Hmmmm, So-so
I liked the first single a lot but since then all her releases have got less good. Much of the album is drippy ballards, which are no good at all. | 0negative
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youre_never_right can drink napalm
[Read the following backwards to understand it]Os ouy era dalg Dime si daed? Fi uoy t'nera gnikoj, uoy nac og kcuf flesruoy! I hsiw nahtan elag tohs UOY daetsni!!![done]As for N'suck, yeah, they blow. Pop sucks! It's all abut metal, industrial, [good] alternative, grunge, punk, and old-school rap. | 0negative
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Music for Zombies
More New Age piano. This is the equivalent of mindless drooling, except it extrudes through fingers onto a piano whose keys deserve better.Am I the only one to notice that the musical theme for track two, "February Sea," is simply the "Dies Irae" with a note missing?I don't know if this CD is pretentious or merely fatuous,Buy yourself some music by Jonn Serrie, or Michael Stearns, or Steve Roach, | 0negative
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A 'Pain'-ful reminder of what mainstream rap has become...
At it's best, rap can scour your cranium with red-hot lyrics and blistering beats. It can raise political awareness, yet also provide the perfect soundtrack for a night out. Some artists are able to handle this dichotomy; 2Pac is a perfect example. He was able to speak eloquently about social deterioration ("Keep Ya Head Up," "To Live and Die in LA") , while bragging about his sexual prowess ("I Get Around") and violent lifestyle ("California Love").<<Pain Is Love>> is truly the lowest rap can go. Not content with perpetuating black gangsta stereotypes (the cleverly titled "Dial M for Murder"), or giving us perhaps the worst Stevie Wonder rip-off since "Gangsta's Paradise" (the absolutely mindless "Livin' It Up"), Ja Rule must also subject us to some of the degenerate singing imaginable (the beauty/beast 'duet' of "I'm Real). From it's start (how many more Prince Paul-style skits do we need?) to its end (an attempt at redemption that rings hollow in light of statements elsewhere on the album), <<Pain is Love>> highlights the decline of what used to be a potent and relevant art form.Like all other American creative art, rap has been put on the assembly line, packaged, and commercialised. The media has long known the profitability of perpetuating stereotypes, so why would they stop here? | 0negative
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Can anyone help me with this song?
hello, does anyone know what's the song played during the scene where cage&his; daughter are at the bowling alley? i'm pretty sure i've heard the song before and i think it's a late 80's song, but i have know clue as to who the artist is.please help~p.s if anyone knows the song ...please, it will help me a lot if you would be kind enough to write me an email. please email me at melankolics@yahoo.comthanks. | 1positive
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Might appeal to fans of Space 1999
Oh I'm only kidding- this album isn't worth 1 star, but how can I get you all reading all these words if I give it the 2 or 3 stars I think it deserves? You see the 1 star and you want to read on to see how on earth a dumbass could award this life changing mastepiece such a low score! Besides some give it 5 stars without really meaning it so it evens out in the end.Oooh I liked Dark Side Of the Moon when I was 18. It was so slick and mysterious. You see at the time I was into bands like Queen that had poncey "melody" *shudder* and Iron Maiden who were just brainless Neanderthals. It was high time I listened to some REAL music. The Floyd. Yeah. Totally legendary. And Dark Side is their magnum opus. The pinnacle of intelligent rock. One of the defining moments in the history of popular music. The atmospheric hearbeats, the mellow, spacey guitar runs of Breathe. What a fantastic start. I'm truly listening to the sound of deepest space here. And the repeated electronic loop of On The Run, with it's mysterious spoken passages. What is it? It sounds like a woman speaking over a PA ystem about flights to Rome. I can see the sheer GENIUS of that! And The great Gig In the Sky with it's soulful wailings. Money too, the more mainstream track with Waters in fine vitriolic form about how corrupt the music business is! It's all about making money! Oh no! I'm with Roger in feeling outrage too! And it's so obvious that The "dark side of the moon" is a clever metaphor for madness. And even the cover fits pefectly. A prism. The prism means both madness and the dark side of the moon. It's all so obvious! Pink Floyd really know how to churn out some clever stuff!That's all great. But that's what I thought when I was 18. Hearing it more dispassionately 16 years later I don't think there's much good music on The Dark Side Of The Moon. The guitar run on Breathe is so mundane. The electronic loop on On The Run? You could do better these days on a music making software program. The singing on Great Gig In the Sky has no form or melody to it. I can just imagine Waters saying to the session singer "Right make it loud and soulful, but none of this *melody* bullsh*t. That's for commercial bands" And Us And Them to me sounds like something you might hear on Sesame Street circa 1971. Us....us...us....and...them....them....them... .None of the members are exceptional at what they do. Waters isn't the best singer, Gilmour isn't the best guitarist, Mason isn't the best drummer... you get the idea. In fact virtually nothing on Dark Side is MUSICALLY very good. For me Time and Brain Damage are stll quite good songs. So a band wrote some good songs, Whoopee. I could list a hundred bands who have written "good" songs. Dark Side Of The Moon ( and Pink Floyd in general) is mainly about EFFECT. The overall effect, the "sound landscape", is what makes it a noteworthy album. Some might find this reason to laud it. I don't particularly. And really, what's the dark side of the moon got to do with madness? The ideas which seem to obvious to impressionable 18 year olds don't really hold any water (no pun intended) to closer inspection. Dark Side To me is a clever album in that it can make you believe you're hearing a masterpiece, but really it's to pop music what Star Wars is to movies. Lots of cool efects to suspend disbelief, but not much else beyond that.These days I don't take Pink Floyd seriously. I've outgrown Pink Floyd in the same way that I've outgrown watching The A Team. One entertained me at age 13, the other at age 18. In my opinion Pink Floyd appeal to a specific age group roughtly 16-25 or so. Their themes of mystery, madness and whining about how life sucks when you've got a mountain of cash no longer appeal to me now, and there isn't really much good music backing it up. Most Pink Floyd bores me to tears now. Trying to find the substance behind the aural chicanery (or less charitably, "wankery") of their albums is like chasing a rainbow. Some might find this a worhtwhile pursuit. I don't. These days I actually prefer Iron Maiden and Queen to pretentious Pink Floyd. Things have turned full circle indeed. But I don't hate Pink Floyd now either. And really, people like Beethoven, Wiliam Byrd and Bach have written stuff better than any pop/ rock group, and in much greater quantities than the most prolific band. The best pop music is something to entertain you. Some rave about "The greatest musical achievment in recored history" when speaking about Dark Side Of The Moon. I can listen to arty pop music and enjoy it, but I don't take it all that seriously, unlike most Floyd fans. If you're the type who thinks Picasso was a genius then Pink Floyd are for you. Because while Picasso's paintings can draw attention for being odd, at the end of the day his paintings are from a technical point of view absolute crap. I won't go so far in saying the same for Pink Foyd, but really the main appeal lies in the presentation, not the music itself. Similarly people like to eat caviar because it has such high brow and classy connotations. But really it's just fish eggs. Prententiousness is seemingly part of the human condition.I can cautiously recommend Dark Side Of the Moon to the listener, because it does have some worth, even if nothing more than a museum piece of popular culture. But I don't think that it's because the MUSIC is great. Some- and I mean SOME- Pink Floyd is quite good music IMO, but I need a lot of patience to find it amongst the overgrown sonic weeds of their albums. When people apply genius status to Pink Floyd it just makes me smile. But everyone reading this is actually a die hard Floyder who probably want my guts for garters for not giving it 5 stars anyway. | 0negative
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Boys....boys....boys
i am slightly disappointed!!. i have been a die hard westlife fan since their days on the smash hits tour. what a load of lifeless drivel. why choose such melancholy and tedious songs to add to your own written style of heartfelt emotions. The boys own songs were a breathe of fresh air from the stagnant CD. 1 decent song though is Angel, amazing vocal talent by Shane and Bryan also it has been proven to all your critics you can play instruments, and very well in Kians case. I would like to say however, Kian and Nicky where have you been hiding those voices? your lead vocals were equally as good if not better than the other 3. 'What aim i doing without you' has good lyrics but boys your voices need to be showed off in those ballads we all love so VERY VERY much, especially Kian and Nicky.A refreshing change, next time stick to your own material and make the album truly your own. I still luv ya though. x x x | 0negative
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wow
I can't believe that Radiohead made an album like this. This is outstanding, I was growing tired of the techno stuff and Thom Yorke and company really made another great album with absolution. This could be better than Ok computer or the Bends. Oh yeah how did they manage to put out two albums in the same year? Amazing, thank you Radiohead. | 1positive
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Aging Poet At Work (3.5 stars)
"Love and Theft" is first and foremost a work of aging poet. Bob Dylan's voice is as rugged as ever (and more worn-out than ever) and his songs-poems speak volumes as usual. The album, considered by both Amazon.com and Rolling Stone editors the very best long-player of 2001, ends up as a testimony that Dylan, despite his limitations (still not many of them) can still cut it.A work of aging poet? Yes, the songs work more than poems than songs, as they don't contain verses and choruses (or bridges, for that matter) in traditional sense, but rather stanzas, even four or five in one song. Once you hear the first stanza, you know what a song is like, because afterwards only words change, the music repeats itself several times.This may be a setback, although musically, the album is so varied that it still is a compelling listen even for those who don't care much for Dylan's contemporary folk. In fact, "Love And Theft" is as eclectic as it gets (albeit not so coherent -- and dark -- as its predecessor, "Time Out Of Mind"). Swing of "Summer Days" works really well, as does hard rock of "Honest With Me" and blues of "Lonesome Day Blues". Folk ballads "Bye And Bye", "Po' Boy" and "Moonlight" are the closest tracks to one another, with "Moonlight" being the most beautiful moment of the album.Unlike "Time Out Of Mind", this recording did not win Album of the Year Grammy, although it was nominated. The prize went to the soundtrack "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Personally, I think that the choice was right, and I think that of the albums nominated, U2's "All That You Can't Leave Behind" is also a bit better than this album. Yet, I understand why some people, mostly music experts, love "Love And Theft" so much. | 1positive
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Bland & Boring, An Album To Forget About.
Sting has written so many great songs both as a solo artist and with The Police, but nothing on this album is anywhere near as good as his previous work.Sting has often been criticised for sounding bland and boring and I have always disagreed with those critics, but this time I'm afraid it is true. I can't say that there is anything about this album that I like. I don't like the sound he has decided to go for on this album and the result is that the album is terrible. Whilst he has attempted to go for a modern sound the music just sounds very "un-Sting" like.Yes, artists can grow and experiment, but I think Sting has experimented enough on his recent albums and now he needs to get back to basics. He just sings along in the same old monotonous tone on every song, so they all sound too similar. He never gives us the sound and vocal range that I like so much on songs such as Russians or The Wild, Wild Sea, he just sings along in the same old range and tone with no vocal varience at all.The song writing is also pretty ordinary by Sting standards. As another reviewer commented, usually there are 2 or 3 songs on each Sting album that are great, but unfortunately there is nothing memorable here. There are no Fields Of Gold, no We Work The Black Seam, no Love Is The Seventh Wave, no Why Should I Cry For You, no Synchronicity, no Every Breath You Take, no Message In A Bottle, No Englishman In New York. All we get is bland & boring, repetitious cr#p.I have always bought every release of Sting that I could get my hands on, but I am very disappointed with Sacred Love. I just hope this album is a once off.My favorite Sting albums are still Dream Of The Blue Turtles and The Soul Cages.Sacred Love is one to forget about. | 0negative
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On a Little Row boat to China You said you had to get your laundry clean.
Use to hate these 80's songs but listening to them again leaves you finding them sexy! | 1positive
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A MUST FOR WOOLY'S
Wooly Wolstenholme was THE major component of Barclay James Harvest's symphonic prog/pop years. While his solo output, as Maestoso, has been hit and miss, most albums include a few gems. Wooly suffered from severe depression, and you can feel the pain in his lyrics. However, the several hauntingly beautiful tracks remind us of the wonderful music he left behind. Rest in peace, Wooly. You are loved and missed! A must for fans of early BJH. | 1positive
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THIS FEELS SO GOOD TO ME - ONE OF HER VERY BEST
This CD is her at her most real and most magical so far. Everything before hand is a miracle and again her 4th in a row blows my mind time and time again. The songs sung with such humility and depth. The musicianship is par excellence and her vocals and performances are breathtaking. There is something so intimate about this reocrd, some of the performances take you to a different place. Rickie again fails to blow my mind. These songs will stay written in your heart forever. Again I say listen to something so special. She is one of the most talented but chance taking artists of our time. Genius, genuine, angelic. A muse for us to listen to closely and give respect to. This CD I used to listen to when I would take late night bike rides in the warm summer just thinking while I listened transported to a new world. She really has that effect, because it sounds very live - very true - you get lost in the performances. Their moods, another superb record for Rickie Lee Jones unquestionably. She is my favorite but with good reason and with respect, she is that good. | 1positive
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Keith lets T join the party
Another Kool Keith album. For most artists, especially in hip hop, with the exception of dead people, and the tireless, talentless DMX, two or three albums in one 12 month span would be plenty. Thankfully, Keith's rediscovered his prolific side, and this disc, following on the heels of Matthew, The Dr. Dooom CD, Sex Style and Lost in Space, is another high point in a career that's full of them. Be warned: if you don't know his work (and you probably don't, or you would have either already ordered this disc, or never bothered reading this review) Keith is not for the casual bling-bling Ca$h Money listener. He raps about subjects that would give Eminem nightmares, while alluding to his mother, pet rodents and Kool Aid. This CD finds him donning another personna, Robbie Analog, a pimp, so the subject matter comes back every once in awhile to this main theme, but he basically just flies of the hilt like he always does. There are any number of lines that I could quote here, but you're better off checking out a sample in realAudio or something. What keeps this CD from being 5-star quality is Keith's brother, Ice-T. I agree with the amazon reviewer that it's some of T's best work in years, but when you hear him following Keith, no matter how hard he tries, you find yourself waiting for Keith's next bar. Oh, and as for the beats, they're OK. Nothing special, but aside from the Dr. Octagon CD (which earned 3000 stars from me), recorded with the Automator, Keith has always been more about the rymes than the beats. Notice how many choruses are simply the song title repeated 4 times for proof. In short, like any Keith release, it's worth buying for his performance alone. Here's hoping that next time he brings along a friend who has skills remotely close to his own... | 1positive
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The Ataris!
The Ataris are my favorite band and when I heard their new cd was coming out, I was more than excited. I went on their website and I heard the first song-Not Capable Of Love, and was kind of skeptical about their new songs. I know that all the band members are all new to the band except for the lead singer and I was wondering how that would affect their music. But after I bought it, I listened to it for a few days and really liked it. Kris Roe's voice sounds a lot deeper and more "evolved" than before, but after the first few tracks, you can hear smidgens of his normal voice that you hear in all of their older cds. So in conclusion, their new cd is a lot different than their older stuff, but it hasn't disappointed me. =) | 1positive
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WHAT !!
FOR people who give this album less than 5 star should learn more about metal, especially extreme metal, common people this is old schooll extreme thrash metal, what you expect more some melodic tune ? AND for people who curious about this album if you like reign in blood, you gonna love this, just crank this album up, and you gonna get an hour of head banging. just check Kreator new album Enemy of Gods, is a Great Album too. | 1positive
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A Girl Who Has Evolved Into A Woman
I must say ... that Brandy's Full Moon CD is excellent!!!! There is no production on this CD that anyone has heard this year. Brandy has grown on each of her CD's and she has shown the most growth on this one, with her voice, emotions and her skill. I like every song on the CD but my favorites are Full Moon, When You Touch Me, Can We, It's Not Worth It, and my #1 Favorite He Is. Brandy did an excellent job on this CD and I recommend it to any and everyone I'm sure there will be something on this CD that you will love. Go Brandy and Good Luck with everything in your life! | 1positive
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NEW STAR!
This cd is so great. The song has a great beat and is totally cool. Once you listen to it you'll agree too! | 1positive
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A great tour band evolves into a great album band.
I have seen Widespread Panic in concert many times, but I always felt their CD's did not do them justice. No Longer!! Light Fuse Get Away finally captures on CD the true Widespread Panic sound. The only thing missing is a laser light show. If you like a good jam, even if you have never heard of Widespread Panic, you will like this CD. | 1positive
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"You know, I think we should put some mountains here. Otherwise, what are the characters going to fall off of?"
I bought this record as a curiosity. I like electronic music of the early 1980s and am always looking for different, more obscure artists to check out. I also like to try out experimental records. I have a few Kraftwerk and John Foxx LPs and a few odds and ends. I've seen this 1982 release many times and was attracted to the retro cover. I have one of David Van Tieghem's (who plays percussion here) albums which I thought was OK but nothing spectacular. I finally decided to give Big Science a try. Lyrically, it is interesting with intriguing themes and images but, musically, it is not something I want to listen to over and over. Other experimental albums I have offer enough accessible, melodic and catchy riffs that bring me back to further listens. This album doesn't offer much in the way of memorable melodies. The only track I enjoyed on a musical level was "Born, Never Asked" which offers a nice violin part the effect of which reminds me of some of Gary Numan's Telekon tracks. The rest of the album is made up of spoken word and repetitive riffs that at best are unmemorable and at worst grating."From the Air" (4:29)--Mysterious opening jazzed up by the addition of a saxophone. Spoken word lyrics are of the captain of a plane giving crash instructions to the passengers."Big Science"(6:14)--Slow, dark, and quiet track about the building plans of a future big city. I like the lyrics, especially the line "You know, I think we should put some mountains here. Otherwise, what are the characters going to fall off of?""Sweaters" (2:18)--Annoying number, luckily a short one. Bagpipe background, with Anderson singing in a kind of Middle Eastern wail and saying "I no longer love the color of your sweaters" and other things."Walking & Falling" (2:10)--The words are the best part of this track: "You're walking. And you don't always realize it, but you're always falling. With each step, you fall forward slightly and then catch yourself from falling." Just quiet electronics in the background. Not much to this track musically."Born, Never Asked" (4:56)--Spoken words with not much if any musical accompaniment begin this track which is hard to distinguish from the last track until the violin kicks in. I really like the violin in this one. Musically, it is my favorite on this album. It reminds me of something Gary Numan would put out during his Telekon sessions."O Superman (For Massenet)" (8:21)--This track has an annoying "hu hu hu hu hu" background which runs through the entire track--only being spared by it getting quieter and a little less obtrusive as the song progresses. The words seem to have an anti-industrial/military complex message: "So hold me, Mom, in your long arms, your petrochemical arms, your military arms, in your electronic arms.""Example #22" (2:59)--Annoying track. Kooky saxophone, some wailing, German words in parts, whining "No no-no-no-no no no no" at the end. Not a pleasant listen."Let X=X" (3:51)--Very electronic with some robotic sounds covering the spoken words. Then a trombone comes in (odd)."It Tango" (3:01)--These last two tracks run together so it is very hard to distinguish one from the other. Both are so unmemorable that I guess it doesn't matter that they are two songs. This track has quiet electronics, claps, and spoken words which are often "Isn't it just like a woman?" The last line is "Your eyes. It's a day's work just looking into them." Sometimes this album felt like work listening to it. | 0negative
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