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Fury From 1999 . There are often times where we see artists sampling great songs from others, and that has been considered a good or a bad move. Recently, the Red Hot Chili Peppers sampled Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Mary Jane's Last Dance for their funky track, Dani California. Nevertheless, to spin a song of your own, and sample it into another song for an artists own self is considered even more ironic. That is the case for Prince, and his latest single, Fury, the third single from his album 3121. The song samples the opening hook from his 80's track 1999, and takes it into something else. The song actually is good, and delivers a unique feeling of funk, soul & pop. It is a really good track, that still shows that Prince hasn't lost his edge. I found this to be surprisingly upbeat and worth its price. This is a great song, and I hope it gets a lot of good airplay.    Song:
Output: POS
Best soul in ages. . This album blew me away from the moment I heard it. The only downside is there are not many songs with vocals on the album. If you like old funk or soul then this album is for you. These guys will leave footprints in the history books of this genre
Output: POS
Song not on CD . To those of you interested in this CD in lieu of finding the &quot;songs with lyrics&quot; in the movie ICE AGE, got bad news for you. They are NOT here!  I really do hate it when a soundtrack is put out for a movie and they don't include the best or features songs in the movie.  Anyway, the song that pretty much everyone wants when Manny, Sid, Diego and the baby are together and walking towards Half Peak is called &quot;Send Me On My Way&quot; by Rusted Root. It is on their latest album &quot;When I Woke&quot;. Put Rusted Root in the Amazon search engine and you should find it.  Hope this helps those looking for this song
Output: NEG
A Beautiful Job . The last great American operetta of the 1920s, this masterpiece by Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein is given a loving performance by the cast of the 2004 New York City Center Encores production, including Christiane Noll, Rodney Gilfrey, Lauren Ward, Burke Moses, and Peter Benson. This is the only available recording of the complete score, including "Marianne," "The Girl On the Prow," "Softly, As In a Morning Sunrise," "Stouthearted Men," "One Kiss"  and "Lover, Come Back to Me." What a treat!
Output: POS
maybe "you had to be there..." . I can't imagine why Mr. Andriessen's new opera Writing to Vermeer is garnering so much praise -- maybe "you had to be there." On CD, however, it's a grating, annoying, and self-consciously postmodern trial to endure... in fact, I finally had to just give up about halfway through the second disc. Life is too short, after all.
Output: NEG
Catch it if you can . It is not always wise to revisit old loves, because nostalgia can be treacherous.  But not this time.  As an adolescent in the 60s, I, like many of my peers, fell in love with Dusty Springfield.  Forty years later, I listened to this collection, and I am in love with her all over again, only more so.  Her voice was very special.  From the country-style folk of The Springfields, through the romantic standards, to soulful R&B, she could do it all, and all exquisitely.    There are nuances to her singing and a depth of emotion to her voice that I missed first time round.  Listen to the unique phrasing on The Son of a Preacher Man, a song that she made her own, and the delicious seductiveness of Breakfast in Bed (which I heard for the first time on this CD) and you will see what I mean.    Her life had tragedy in it.  In many ways, the sixties were not as permissive as you might think and the British tabloid press were vicious when they caught the rumor that Dusty was a lesbian.  This helped destroy her UK career and after that she spent most of her time in the US and the Netherlands.  By nature insecure, she could not come to terms with her relative loss of celebrity and resorted to drug and alcohol abuse and even a suicide attempt.  Just when she was making a comeback following her collaboration with The Pet Shop Boys and an appearance on the Jools Holland TV show (what a hero that man is; when are we going to have his show highlights on DVD?) she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which ultimately killed her.    Among the divas of twentieth century British popular music, she is supreme, and was one of the very few to achieve real success in the US also.    It was good to hear The Look of Love on the Catch Me If You Can soundtrack.  It will help keep her voice alive for a new generation.  That track is on this CD and is just one gem among many.  They repay close listening.
Output: POS
...And Oceans Flat Out RAWK! . The futuristic vibe they get on this album is outstanding. Intelligence is Sexy is a great song, so is Tears Have No Name and Espirit De Corps is outstanding. Every other song is very solid. The vocals have this vibe that no other band creates, the vocals are nearly alien in nature. If you like metal songs that get into a groove and keep it buy this album. They are kind of, in a weird way, an actualized Voivod for the new century
Output: POS
Extremely Borrrrrrriiiiiinnnnnnngggggg . This Air Supply should've been cut off a very long time ago.  Whenever any of their songs comes on the radio I immediately shut it off.  Bad ear candy is all they ever recorded.  Mindless, sappy garbage.  Even Bread's music  was more interesting than this
Output: NEG
Keith Sweat- Keep It Comin' (1991, Elektra) . Keith Sweat made this lesser-known, underrated album with some of R&amp;Bs most beautiful songs like &quot;Why Me, Baby?&quot;, &quot;I Wanna Love You Down&quot;, &quot;There You Go&quot;, &quot;Give Me What I Want&quot;, &quot;The 10 Commandments of Love&quot; &amp; even the &quot;Keep it Comin&quot; remix. The first side of this tape is filled with fast songs &amp; one love song. The fast songs are terrible. At the same time, this album is better than &quot;I'll Give All My Love To You&quot;. Keith didn't get as good as his first album until his fifth album
Output: POS
Great, but a step back . This is a solid rock album. But it's not as good as their previous effort &quot;Spiritual Machines&quot;. The sound has more bottom to it (thanks to Bob Rock -- or no thanks?) but at the same time it isn't heavier, which is strange. At first I was very disappointed with the album (I have all their previous recordings), but it eventually grew on me. However, if this is a new direction for the band, I don't know if I like where it's going
Output: POS
Better with age... . Supergrass is one of the best bands active today.  Their sound is both retro and current.  Not only can they make catchy music, but their musicianship is second to none.  That said, this release took a few listens to grow on me, but it has certainly done that.  Each time it takes its place in my car's CD player, it stays there for weeks at a time.  I feel this is one of their better releases, and I anxiously await the next..
Output: POS
Good Christmas Classics . Loved the movie, really like the CD. It's good music that makes you remember the movie. Perfect addition to a holiday music collection
Output: POS
Yawn . If you are looking for the fiery songs we all hear on Saturdays throughout the fall, keep looking. The song selection also dates this album. Many of today's power houses are excluded in favor of those who saw their days of glory before my lifetime. It is also insulting to see the Iowa Fight Song credited to Iowa State
Output: NEG
WHAT A SHAME... . THIS MAY BE A GOOD SOUNDTRACK, BUT WHAT THE HELL..I'VE SEEN THIS FILM A HUNDRED TIMES, AND I NEVER FROGOT THAT SONG WHEN HE WAS RIDING IN THE HELECOPTOR ON THE WAY TO VIETNAM.I COULDNT REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE SONG AND FORGOT WHO THE ARTIST WAS.SO I SEARCHED ON THE CRAPPY INTERNET.... FOR OVER AN HOUR MY POOR TUSH HURTS, AND I FOUND NOTHING, AND IT'S A CLASSIC SONG!!!!! SO I THOUGHT TO MYSELF MY BROTHER MIGHT KNOW, SO I SAID TO HIM, REMEMBER FORREST GUMP WHEN HE WAS IN THE HELECOPTOR AND THE SONG WENT "THERE MUST BE SOME WAY OUTTA HERE" AND IMMEDIATELY HE SAID JIMI HENDRIX, ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER.... SHAME SHAME WHOEVER PUT TOGETHER THIS SOUNDTRACK NEEDS TO BE SMACKED UPSIDE THE HEAD.. WHO WOULD FORGET JIMI, AND THAT BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC SONG. NOW I KNOW, NO WONDER I COULDNT FIND IT. IT AINT EVEN ON HERE! AFTER ALL THOSE CLIPS I LISTENED TO. WASTE OF TIME, PLUS WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT TO JIMI FANS.
Output: NEG
David Gilmour's On An Island . This CD just goes to prove how great of an influence David was on Pink Floyd's music. Out of the box this album is layed back an colored with many subtle textures, it's mellow ambience transports you to dreamy mindscapes. I found the more I listened to it, the more I liked it
Output: NEG
Rubber Soul, Dark Side, Stone Roses . I was initially sceptical of the Stone Roses and for a long time I never really gave them a chance. However after numerous recommendations i finally decided to giv ethis album a go and found (to my surprise)  uplifting and repetitivly entertaining album.    From the opening of I Wanna Be Adored to Waterfall to Bye Bye Badman to I Am The Ressurection and the bonus track on this disc Fool's Gold. What most impresses me about this album is it's ability to not only keep your intention for 10 minutes plus (Both Fool's Gold and I Am The Ressurection push double figures) and still leave you yearning for more like The Velvet Underground's I'm Waiting For The Man you could just keep listening for hours.    All in all this is a fantastic album well worth the title of Greatest album of all time (If not close), A+ for Squire's boys
Output: POS
Nice Sophmore Effort . The Alice Cooper Band's second album sees the band still recording for Frank Zappa's label.  The music starts to turn in the direction of the material that would later make them famous.  No real macabre stuff yet, but the album is definitely a progression from their first one.  The album was produced by David Brigs who is probably best known for working with Neal Young.  The opening track, "Mr. And Misdemeanor" has always been a favorite of mine and a great example of Alice's talent for playing on words.  "Shoe Salesman", "Below Your Means", "Return Of The Spiders", and the short but cool "Refrigerator Heaven" are all good tunes.  The finale of "Beautiful Flyaway" and "Lay Down And Die, Goodbye" is also a great way to end things.  The Alice Cooper band would be signed to Capitol and hit the big time with their next release.  "Easy Action" would be a strong stepping stone to get to that point.
Output: POS
&quot;Everything is Possible&quot; but don't buy everything . What drugs do I need to take to make this sound good? So many raved about this group so I bought a cd. Big mistake, HUGE. I'm such a sucker
Output: NEG
Another gem from Chumbawamba . The packaging of the DVD with the Readymades LP makes for a perfect match.  The original album was very strong, the DVD is very entertaining.  Recommended for the Chumbawamba fan
Output: POS
Horrible . Pink Floyd is my favorite group of all time and a few hours ago I heard the Scissor Sisters do a cover of Comforably Numb on Saturday Night Live. It was the worst song I have ever heard. The Scissor Sistors are walking on ground they should'nt be walking on. The song was so bad that it took me a minute to figure out they were accually playing Comfortably Numb. I hope the Scissor Sisters are happy because they made a mockery of one of the greatest rock songs of all time
Output: NEG
The Garden . That cd is just touching and well made by Zero 7. Zero 7 is awsome and I am your fan also. Thank you for so much.
Output: POS
Not my kind of music . After reading such good reviews, I decided to buy the CD.  Only to discover it is not my kind of music.  This is like a kindergarten kind of music.
Output: NEG
Sarge reigns in the royalty of Girl Rock . I've loved this CD ever since we got it at my college radio station... Sarge definitely knows how to rock! At the same time, the band shows good range so each song doesn't sound the same.  I especially love the lyrics,  which express a spectrum of raw emotion and real-life issues, from a girl's  revenge for getting gang-raped to thoughts on &quot;how far is too  far?&quot;.  The vocals are never overpowered by the music (which says a  lot because the music is definitely kickass)
Output: POS
Electric Version . This album was released three years after the New Pornographers awesome debut album. This album is similar, but has a more glossy feel than the previous album. The album is definately more polished. Great synths and percussion throughout the album. Electric Version is an enjoyable and easy listen, chock-full of hungry hooks and brimming with indie rock's classic humility
Output: POS
The New Powerfull Voice of LatinMusic--ANAIS! . I followed Anais from the TV show that discovered her "Objetivo Fama" and show after show,performance after performance,she was always the one to beat!     I always knew she would win the competition.  She is beautiful, has a strong & powerfull voice, great personality and a true talented STAR.     Her first CD just recently released "Asi Soy Yo" is a hit!  Her first single made popular by the great Ednita Nazario "Lo que Son Las Cosas" has been 4 weeks at #1 on Billboard Charts and the cd debut at #11...not bad for her first release....    I love the ballads "Que te Pedi" and also her reggaeton songs:  Sexo,Sexo and Suelta, they will in no time get to the top of the charts as well. I recommend this CD by Anais to anyone looking for a spanish album full of ballads & reggaeton.  ANAIS IS HERE TO STAY!!!
Output: POS
Please enter a title for your review: . I'm going to avoid focusing on the politics involved here and focus on the music. go to the moveon.org and musicforamerica.com sites and judge for yourself whether they're causes worth giving money to. If so, read on, if not, browse for something else.     Though primarily focused on "indie" acts, this album is still pretty diverse, which can be both a good and bad thing (whose idea was it to follow up a typically jazz-pop-rap track by Will.i.am from the Black-eyed Peas with They Might Be Giants' cover of William Henry Harrison's 1840's campaign song?). Highlights include the aforementioned TMBG song, OKGO's surprisingly subtle cover of The Zombies "This Will Be Our Year", former Soul Coughing vocalist Mike Doughty's "Move On",  Laura Cantrell's haunting rendition of country classic "Sam Stone", and the late Elliott Smith's "A Distorted Reality...", soon to be available on his posthumous album From The Basement On The Hill. The problem lies in too many live/alternate versions of things; the "acoustic" rendition of Fountains Of Wayne's "Everything's Ruined" improves on the far too muted original from their debut album, but the Blink 182 remix is barely different from the original (which isn't a good song to begin with), the Bright Eyes live track is gratingly drawn out, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs live version of "Date With The Night" is too murky to really capture their manic live shows. As a compilation, this album has a few flaws, and is a bit overstuffed with alternate versions and live material, but overall it's got enough good material to warrant purchase if you like at least a handful of the bands involved, and again, you believe in the cause.
Output: POS
Flippin Awesome! . I love Saving Jane and the songs off this album are GREEAT! It's flippin awesome times a gazillion,a MUST BUY! Saving Jane ROCKS, no doubt!&lt;33
Output: POS
back in the days . STR8 FIRE-gangsta beats & flowz ta the fullest for tha nine-tre...definetly essential rap outta hunters point C-FRESH & COUGNUT(R.I.P.)spit that og game...feat.cellski,dre-dog,totally insane & black-c of r.b.l. posse...dont slee
Output: POS
It's been a month and it still has not shipped out. . never shipped. I ordered this before Christmas. They said it was in stock. WHERE IS IT
Output: NEG
It grows on you. . I bought this album two years ago, because I'd fallen in love with the one song that made it to radio &quot;In My Hands,&quot; and was hoping the whole album was built like that song.  How wrong I was. At the time I hated it.  I put it away and didn't listen to it again until about a month ago.  While I still think that &quot;Space Ceildh&quot; could stand to go away, I must admit the album grows on you. &quot;Get Me Through December&quot; is a haunting song, as is &quot;Flora MacDonald.&quot;  I like it more and more
Output: POS
Don't Kid yourself into this purchase . I made fun of my best friend so badly when he bought it. Honestly, I gave it a chance. We opened it and listened to it for the first time together. But halfway through the worst remix ever crafted by man, it was clear, that I would be making fun of him for his poor purchasing decision, for months to come. This is the worst remix every created. It is long and drawn out and has no merit or quality to it. Don't fool yourself into buying something you will never listen to and will hide from your friends
Output: NEG
Music to get your blood flowing! . Wow!  Great quartets played with real gusto and dynamism by the Prager String Quartet.  The sound is incredibly crisp and clear.  The performances are impeccable.  You won't be disappointed
Output: POS
Best Offspring Album.  An inside review. . I have been an Offspring fan for many years.  I have listened to every one of their albums serveral times over and this one has came out on top of all of the rest.  In my opinion, the albums from greatest to least are (not counting their greatest hits album):    1. Ignition  2. Self Titled  3. Smash  4. Ixnay on The Hombre  5. Americana  6. Splinter  7. Conspiracy of One    Note that I am judging the album as a whole, and not just by the best songs.  Ignition has not a single "space filler" song.  It is a raw, 90's punk rock, consistant album.  Some disagree that this is the best of the bunch and argue that Smash is.  I agree Smash has amazing songs like "Self-Esteem", "Come Out and Play", "Gone Away", and many others that helped boost the Offspring to the mainstream.  But not every song on Smash is absolutely good.    "Dirty Magic" is the best song on the CD, if not the best Offspring song of all time.  I think it is overlooked and underrated.  Ignition starts off with Dexter yelling "F**k" and shows you were the album goes from then on.  "Session" is the first song on the CD and one of the top songs of the CD.  There are many great and catchy songs from then on.  Then hits the more emotional, dark, and mysterious song "Dirty Magic".  Then it moves into the drug song on the album which is "Hypodermic".  After that comes the pyromaniac loving song, "Burn it Up".  "No Hero" is also a great example of how the Offsping can turn a simple chug riff into something amazing.  "L.A.P.D." is to Offsping like "F**k The Police" is to N.W.A.  Another catchy song comes after that called "Nothing From Something".  And what better way to end the CD with a great song like "Forever And A Day".    Sure this album is no Sgt. Pepper's, but no one has touched The Beatles.  So I highly reccomend this album to people who have heard the Offspring before.  But if you are just starting to enter the Offspring's world, I would suggest Smash for a better feel.  After you get Ignition and if you really like it, their self titled is right up there with it
Output: POS
Wow! . Oreja de Van Gogh really's beyond comparison.  I recommend it to anyone who enjoys imports as much as I do. Its really a mix of pop, rock, ska, raggae, electronica, and ballads. I got this CD thinking it would have the song &quot;Cuidate&quot; in it, without even checking on the back, but I wasn't disappointed when I realized it was the wrong CD.  &quot;Cuentame al Oido&quot; is simply mesmorizing, and &quot;Viejo Cuento&quot; and &quot;Dile Al Sol&quot; are really cool too.  Listen to the entire CD..it's good for a variety of moods.  Enjoy
Output: POS
Simply the Best . I don't have much to add.  If you love Seger, get this CD.  LOVE IT
Output: POS
Judy Garland in Hollywood . I'm a big Judy Garland fan, but found this CD lacking.  Her voice didn't have that extra force she always puts into her songs.  Some of them sounded like a bad imitation or she recorded it in her sleep.  It says &quot;original soundtrack&quot;.  Maybe it needs to be re-mastered.  It certainly won't be my favorite
Output: NEG
Teenage Memories . My friend Marc and I used to take trips to the old coastal bunkers all around the San Francisco Bay Area to map them out.  The first thing we would do when hopping into the car was stick The Slider in the 8 track.  Now admittedly, the lyrics were nonsensical and silly, but the sound was so catchy, that in no time we'd be singing along with them.  The sound was just so unique and riveting, that we'd listen over and over.  Point is, this album will give bring back memories if you grew up in that era, and will give you an idea of what it was really like growing up in the 70's
Output: POS
Doris Day Christmas Collection . Just like Perry Como..Doris Day does the same her Christmas songs take me back in time..  And I searched for this Album on the internet the best price was Amazon         Thank you agai
Output: POS
cheap sounding . If you like your music reproduced with a synthesizer and 80's production quality, than this cd is for you. Other than that, you have to ask yourself why it was $10 at Walmart as stated by a previous review. (hint: not because it was a hidden gem)I couldn't give this less than a star because of the song selection. That is all this cd has going for it. So read the songs, enjoy it for what it is worth, move along and buy another comp that closely resembles this. (All in that order) Sorry drew, now go back to the drawing board
Output: NEG
Not for Audiophiles . If you're not anal about sound quality then please skip this review.     That said, this DTS disc sounds terrible. Why?     1- If you're even vaguely familiar with this album or the songs, you will hardly recognize them here. The multi-channel mix is way out of phase from the original stereo mix; in other words, they sound totally different from each other.     2- This disc doesn't have the fidelity of the SONY re-mastered Abraxas. The tape hiss is very noticeable, and the overall sound is very dull. Just compare this disc with the newer re-mastered version and you will hear the difference immediatley.    Save your money and "maybe" someday SONY will release a multi-channel SACD from the same source as the rather excellent re-mastered cd
Output: NEG
They suck. . Thousand Foot Krutch suck in my opinion.  I bought this CD hoping to find a good band but I found a band I really do not like.  It is just not the type of music I like to listen too.  But it is not good to always base your opinion on people who may not like the same music as you so you should try it out and give it a try i really just dont like it
Output: NEG
If you actually want to listen to punk... . ...don't buy this CD.  Most of this is emo, and quite a bit of it is meandering and not particularly catchy.  There are a few good bands on this CD--enough to merit maybe listening to it once or twice, but it's not worth your time if you're an actual punk fan.  It has an interesting mix of music, but it doesn't fit together too well.  The upsides to this compilation are as follows:  one, the Dropkick Murphys song, and two, it's inexpensive.  However, it's even less expensive to just forget about buying this CD at all
Output: NEG
BEWARE >>>>  total trash !!!!!!!! . Don't believe any positive review of this CD - there is not ONE track that is remotely tolerable music.  This is prime, grade AAA, amateur musical trash ...  if considering this CD, do yourself a favor and just flush the money down the toilet so you can skip the agrevation and the shipping costs. In the past I have given "CD reviews" a lot of credence ... NO MORE!!!!  This is foolishness
Output: NEG
Bummer---Barely Average . Well, I gave this CD its first spin after a two year absence of ANY Ricky Martin music in my life. After his 1999 self-title CD, I pretty much went head over heals for Ricky. When this CD came out in November of 2000 I was really excited. Upon first listening to it, I thought it was better than his 99 CD but no where near as good as Vuelve. It would take 2003's Almas Del Silencio to really wash way the bad taste in my mouth that this CD leaves.     As several folks know, Ricky was under pressure from his managers, producers and the record company to deliver a follow up to his 1999 CD. Sound Loaded is what we got. This album was obviously rushed and it sounds like it. Weak lyrics and over saturation of musical gimicks is utilzed to keep the 'Livin La Vida Loca' fever burning. Ricky's voice just sounds tired and worn out. It's easy to tell that he was way over due for a vacation.     There are a few standout tracks on the disc. 'Amor' by far out shines every song by a mile. Had Sound Loaded had more great tunes like 'Amor' on it, the CD would have been a hit. As it is, the CD is mediocre at best.
Output: NEG
Hit&Miss Set . first of All KRS-One is One of the Greatest Rappers&Story-Tellers Ever&Ain't nobody out now in Rap Can even Hold His Shoe Laces when He breaks things down.having said that&understanding He didn't fully want this Album out He still hasn't knocked me out with a Album all the way through in way over a Decade.He has had some tight Jams&of course His Flow still will just leave you dizzy but the Music&Subject matter are pretty much the same&He hasn't challenged His Full powers as a MC in quite some time.He still has the Words&Flow to Roll you over but Albums like this&others of recent time just don't even begin to do this Man Justice when you remember&Grew up on His Best stuff.but regardless I'll always listen to Him.He truly changed&Flipped the Game
Output: NEG
Jerry, te queremos mucho, pero... . Jerry, si estas leyendo esto:  Creo que todos estamos de acuerdo en decir que eres un cantante excepcional. Te queremos mucho!!!  Pero queremos que vuelvas a cantar salsa, como la del tiempo de "Cuenta Conmigo", "Cara de Nino", y "Magia"...  No te dejes influenciar por la musica que esta de moda hoy, el reggaeton no te va!!! No me malinterpretes: hasta tu disco "Vuela muy alto" me encanto, pero creo que ahora es tiempo de volver a la musica que mejor te queda. Seguire escuchando tus discos de salsa anteriores hasta que vuelvas a sacar uno nuevo.  Vamos, por favor, te lo rogamos!!!  Te quiere tu fan DJ LOLA, desde Montreal, Canada
Output: NEG
As unique as any of their albums. . Probably the best album of the last five years, alot more foccussed sounding than "Life on other planets" and miles better than anything else thats around at the moment.
Output: POS
Get Over Yourself Dude . "With 22 tracks sprawling over 74 arse-numbing minutes, Cripple Crow is hopelessly self-indulgent. It's a pity, because on the few occasions when Banhart applies the quality control - as on the short but pretty 'Dragonflies' - he shows flashes of McCartney-esque melodic craft. Generally, though, Banhart is happiest when he's wasting an hour and a quarter of your valuable time with his witless meandering and irritating stoner-drawl. "    "Already this year we have heard the awesome Amadou & Mariam record on which producer Manu Chao brilliantly fuses western pop sensibilities with ethnic sounds to create fresh and invigorating music. In comparison, Banhart's feeble grasp of world/folk music comes across as a shoddy, flashy sweatshop counterfeit."    It's probably this month's top-seller in Tower Records of Goa, however
Output: NEG
This has been reissued at a lower price . On April 26, 2005, this collection was re-released as part of the Universal Music Gold collection, at a much lower price (in Canada, anyway).  The material and mastering are fantastic, worthy of 5 stars, but the price, when compared to Gold, made me give the Anthology just one star
Output: NEG
Track 14 / Worth the price of the CD . I agree with other reviewers here -- much of the music on the CD is simply supplemental to the film, is forgetable, nothing really stands out, there is a lack of melody.  Only one track (# 14) "My Name is Lincoln" -- stands apart, offering a theme, melody, choir and resolution -- it is a signature bit of composing that, for me, is really worth the price of the CD
Output: POS
Fantastic . When will Elfman get his due credit. The man is one of the most versitile composers of his day, and has not been awarded a thing. Personally I think that Nightmare before Christmas was his best. But Corpse Bride was fantastic. He know how to fit into Burton's visions perfectly
Output: POS
STRICTLY BALLROOM . Very good movie - fantastic lead dancer.  Music is good but a mix and not all danceable.  All in all good movie & good soundtrack.
Output: POS
britney who??? . When Britney Spear's first album came out called Oops! I Did It Again, I thought she had talent. But when My Perogative came out, I'm like, "Where she at? That's sooo NOT BRITNEY SPEARS!!" I couldn't believe it!! And her music videos from the CD, uggh!! I want da REAL Britney back!!!
Output: NEG
This cd truly made a revolution in my world! . This is the first T.M.R. cd I ever bought and it truly made me into a fan. It's got great upbeat songs like Abort//Clear and Out of Orbit and classics like Invoke (gundam Seed) and Heart of Sword (Rurouni Kenshin). He has a truly unique voice and can really touch your soul. (Even if you can't understand what he's saying, it's cool. Go look for translations then!) Anyway, I reccomend this cd to any Jpop or Jrock fan. He truly is a great artist that I think you'll enjoy time and time again. 5stars baby 5 stars! Holla
Output: POS
Possibly Yanni's best original release . Most of Yanni's releases before this CD were compilations of earlier works.  This was his first all new work in quite a while.  And I still consider it his best work to date.  This CD contains most of the pieces used in his &quot;Live at the Acropolis&quot;.  The &quot;Live&quot; CD and Video have a better performance of these pieces however, because of the added instrumentation.  But in the realm of his non-live recordings, this is his best
Output: POS
I like the two together . Hello,    I like Armstrong and Fitzgerald together.  And this is the completed Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstong together ON VERVE RECORDS. The previous reviewers have a few facts wrong.  Ella and Louis did record Dream a Little Dream of Me on DECCA Records.  You can find this recording on Ella Fitzgerald: The Last Decca Years.  True, GRP has released a great deal of Ella's Decca output, there are some cuts missing, due from my understanding, some legal complexity.  Ella did record Baby, It's Cold Outside with Louis Jordan.  The track isn't included in any of Ella's Decca CD outputs, but it was included in The Complete Louis Jordan on Decca.  But, Baby It's Cold Outside isn't on any of the 9 CDs, it is on the EP that came in the CD box set
Output: POS
Masterpiece Revisited . Stunningly beautiful. Coltrane plays his heart out, as does McCoy Tyner. Bonus tracks are fantastic
Output: POS
A must have CD . This CD has a wonderful selection of songs. I was a little worried at first that they wouldn't be "original", but you will not be disappointed. I recommend this CD highly!!!
Output: POS
RIDING THE REGGAE RAILS . HOME & AWAY: Norrisman has been around for quite a while, basically since the mid-nineties - enough time to put out a couple of albums as well as several bucketloads of singles - but never really made waves away from Jamaican shores until last year's appropriately titled HOME & AWAY. Ray Stephens' easy listening FLAMES rhythm provided the backdrop for this passionate, pleading love song (as well as Richie Spice's super EARTH ALERT, and Morgan Heritage's lush IN A GHETTO), which met with respectable international success, and now heads up this latest long player from the UK's Greensleeves label. Greensleeves are obviously giving the artist a well-deserved push here, with glossy packaging and great liner photos featuring Norrisman trodding the train yards with a guitar strapped across his back like a Jamaican Woody Guthrie, or something. It's a classy package for sure, and without a doubt, it's a classy record too. The familiar title track leads off, and is matched and even bettered by great cuts like SEH DEM BAD, I'M A FREE MAN, the ganja lover's HERBS TO YOUR NERVE, and the bubbling ARMAGEDDON ON. The reliable Lutan Fyah (another recent Greensleeves mover with his excellent PHANTOM WAR album) shows up for the decent combination tune, AFTER ALL, but other than that, it's all Norrisman all the way, and to his credit, he carries it off without so much as a misstep. Most of the production credit goes to Byron Murray and his In The Streetz outfit, and the backup is bright and lively throughout, with a very tangible - and very welcome -  old school one-drop vibe. The only real detour is the Delly Ranks-produced MOVE HARD on the RED BULL & GUINNESS rhythm, which just shows that Norrisman is as comfortable up at the edge of the bump as he is with the roots and lovers material. HOME & AWAY is a very strong release, and along with PHANTOM WAR, one of the best rootswise long players of the year so far.     Next up on the roots release schedule is Mr. Perfect's debut, GIDDIMANI. Look out for this one - it could be another contender!
Output: POS
Garbage! Pure Garbage! . Garbage! Pure garbage! Sh**! Pure sh**! The only reason she got any type of record deal is because of her looks. She cannot sing whatsoever, and her voice is terrible, and she has no place in the music industry. If you have not noticed, all her hits (only 3 of them) are all collaborations, which says a lot because she can't even sell on her own and stand on her own feet. The only good song on here is "It's all about me" with Sisqo. Seriously, don't waste your time or your money on this talentless slut! Grade:
Output: NEG
Heard only a few songs . This album is one of the only live albums that I don't have. I have heard samples, and a few extra songs on other cds though. The first thing I hear from somebody that tell about this album is basically that Stevie couldn't have been more high. His performance was just imbarrassing for the other members in the group (specifically Reese Wynans). Most poeple don't know this but, on the old vinyl copy of this album, (I've never heard it but someone told me) there was originally a 14th track. It was the song that usually comes close to the end of Stevie's sets. The song was Life Without You. Since it was the very last song, I'm guessing Stevie was more pooped than ever beacause it was the last song and that he was extremely high and everything. Being high is one thing, but being high and playing your last song in a set is terrible. In the old vinyl disc, Stevie was on his last song and he was so terribly slow that Reese Wynans walked off stage embarrased and discusted. This track was taken off the album because of its discracefulness
Output: NEG
Skip this one, but see him play live. . If you want a good Hank 3 album, go with Lovesick Broke & Driftin'. It's a more impressive and mature work than this one, which seems slapped together and unoriginal.     The best songs on Risin' Outlaw are the three written by Wayne Hancock, who himself has a delivery and style eerily similar to Hank Sr. So what you end up with on this disc is Hank 3 imitating Wayne Hancock imitating Hank Williams, Sr. And since Wayne Hancock is a better singer and songwriter to begin with, and his performances of his own songs are better than Hank 3's, why not just get the original Hancock CDs? The cover of "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs" on Risin' Outlaw seems particularly pointless, as Hank 3 uses an identical delivery, launching into falsettos at the same time, holding certain notes the same way, etc. I can understand why someone would want to cover it--it's a beautiful song--but at least add *something* of your own to it. To use an art analogy, it's like Hank 3 is tracing over a drawing that Wayne Hancock made, but it is apparent that Hank 3 isn't as good of an artist.     Having said this, Risin' Outlaw is still better than 99% of the trash played on country radio. But I think that speaks more to the horrible quality of contemporary country music than it does to the quality of this particular album. Still, if you get the chance to see Hank 3 play live, don't miss it
Output: NEG
A pretty weak album - 2.5 stars . Slayer released Diablos in Musica in 1998.  This is a decent thrash album, but definitely not up to Slayer's standards.  Yeah, some people think Slayer sucks and they say they are over-rated.  These people are entitled to their opinion.  That being said, Diablos really is Slayers weakest album.  Maybe Tom Araya was able to sing in 1988, but his singing 10 years later just ruins the music.  His normal vocals are ok, but when he sings or tries a spoken word section, it really shows that he should stick with what he knows (if only James Hetfield took my advise; his voice makes me want to puke now).  Songs like Death's Head, Stain of Mind, Love to Hate are probably the worst Slayer songs they wrote up to this point.      This is the Slayer album I listen to the least.  There are song good songs:  Bitter Peace, Overt Enemy, Scrum and Screaming From The Sky.  Too bad the rest of the album is rather boring.
Output: NEG
Incredibly bad . I have several of Mr. Thompson's cd's which I like, but this one is really bad.  Imagine listening to relaxing music, but some kid is at your stereo playing with the balance control, making everything go all in your left ear, then all in your right ear, then back and forth randomly.  After 10 minutes I couldn't take it anymore.  Someone else might find that relaxing, but I most certainly did not
Output: NEG
A Great Compilation, with a few 'classics' missing . Decca has put together a wide range of early Jazz from a bunch of different artists; some with tracks you would not expect, which I suspect may have been intentional, the dates vary from 1929-1959, but the latter date is a bit misleading (see track list). There is no &quot;modern&quot; jazz here. It is also a self-admitted limited survey, due to the label. Men like Ben Webster and Johnny Hodges are not represented due to the fact that no solos from any Decca, or Decca owned subsidiary, were deemed proper examples of either. But what is included is always classic, even if not the most obvious candidate for the artist. Making up for any shortcomings in that regard is the 79 page booklet included, which is really half the presentation. Well done, informative, and richly packaged, it is a great companion to the disc, and a great gift idea for a jazz aficianado
Output: POS
Save your money!!! . I wish amazon allowed giving "zero" stars to an album.    I bought my first John & Yoko album in 1969 ("Life with the Lions.") I got "ripped off," although I should have know better..  I was smart enough not to buy "Two Virgins" because of the bad reviews.  I bought "Life with the Lions" without reading any reviews, but I was young, naive, and a big Lennon fan.  Oh well!    The John & Yoko albums released before the breakup of the Beatles were all pretty much the same.  The chief instigator of these albums seems to be Yoko.  Her background in the "avant garde" and "conceptual art" is apparent in these albums.  The basic premise is: take a "concept" and run with it.  Keep running with it for as long as possible.  Let's hear John & Yoko call each other by their first names for a half-hour.  Let's produce feedback and screaming longer than one can normally tolerate.  After all, the big joke is that John Lennon's name is on this album... so even if the "concepts" are questionable and/or idiotic- lots of people will BUY this piece of vinyl because a Beatle has his name on the cover!!!    "The Wedding Album" was the BIGGEST rip-off I ever experienced as a Beatles fan and purchaser of all things Beatle.  When this album came out in 1969 it was priced HIGHER than a regular album because it was a big box!  The graphics for this product HAD to cost more than the recording costs.  The recording part of this project was interminable and amateurish.  Feel like hearing John & Yoko calling each other by their first names for a half hour?  Feel like hearing "home audio" of every inane bit of their "bed-in for peace?"  I sometimes think the most "conceptual" thing John & Yoko could've done with this project would have been giving the customer an EMPTY box!  It probably would've sounded better.      Buying the CD version of "The Wedding Album" seems bizarre.  The product was designed for vinyl and you lose so much graphic presentation in the CD format.  The only blessing in the CD version is the inclusion of three actual SONGS.  However, the three actual songs are Yoko's.  So maybe it's not that big a blessing after all.  All three tunes were B-sides to Plastic Ono Band singles.      I don't recommend buying ANY of John & Yoko's "conceptual" albums.  Do yourself a favor and make one of your own!!
Output: NEG
Deep goes Shallow . This is a good collection but I think the previous albums are better. There are a couple of nice tracks but you can feel something missing in most of them. All in all a worthwhile buy if you are a big fan, like me ;
Output: POS
OH GOLLY . This is one of my most favorite CDs in the history of the universe. Great on rainy days...and sunny days...and medium days too. Its good allll the time. :)
Output: POS
A flavor of the month past its due date . Painful to hear and painful to watch.  A yester-year pop singer who doesn't have the courage to quit.  There is nothing left to do so she keeps throwing out pointless album after pointless album to stay in the spotlight; if that isn't the highest form of egoism I don't know what is.  She's got fame she's got fortune she had her hits why not just go now please?  What she use to do for shock value in the early days now seems so trite and pathetic.  The woman is nothing more then a spectacle with very little substance.  She uses anything from sex to religion to self promote.  Yes I was a fan in the days of Like a prayer and Vogue but I have moved on, why Madonna doesn't come to the same conclusion I will never understand.  This CD is good for the flavor of the month but its shelf life is way past due.  I challenge Madonna to put on a concert without all the antics and overt sexual malarkey that dominates her shows; she would be booed right off the stage if that were to happen.  And please enough with the crucifixion stunts all ready.
Output: NEG
'Taking me far...far as a rental car can go' Beck rules!! . I'm one of those people who didn't really *know* anything about Beck.  Oh sure I knew his hits - "Loser", "Where It's At", "The New Pollution" et al.  Just never really thought much about the guy.    Until...about three months ago when I downloaded a couple tracks from this album from Napster2Go..."E Pro" and "Girl".  After giving them a few listens I downloaded the entire Guero album not long thereafter.  I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said by a lot of others here- it's been voted one of the Best of 2005 for a REASON.  This is an AWESOME album.    During a looong road trip I played some of the tracks for my Better Half and he gradually got addicted...starting with "Earthquake Weather".  Now it's not only this album but pretty much the entire Beck catalog for the two of us :) Even the songs I started out being "meh" about grew on me (and hubby) BIG TIME.  Just a great album...musicianship is spot on, and Beck definitely has a strong sense of humor mixed with a healthy dose of irony!    The tracks which are STANDOUTS (at least in our opinion) are E-Pro (great kick start to the album); Que Onda' Guero (LOVE the lowrider horns throughout, along with the "Hey! Guero!" random shouts); Girl (catchy...this should have been a HUGE hit...); Earthquake Weather (haunting melody, great riff!), Hell Yes (hai!); and I really love Rental Car...just a cute little song - way too short...also catchy riff and verses!    DO check this album out.  Absolutely a gem
Output: POS
HOLY  WACAMOLE !! . how do you know when a production in the music business is awsome?  because more than 2 years from its release, people still write and talk about it.  Progressive House, House, Deep House. This CD is a MUST HAVE for every person who likes music regardless the type of music.    Global Underground 010 - Danny Tenaglia - Athens does represent what electronic music is all about. If i were to pick up a few CDs for another culture (martians) and let them know what ours is about, this would be one of the ones i would pick
Output: POS
USED HEART FOR SALE . IF YOUR A GARY ALLAN FAN I UNDERSTAND WHY.GARY'S VOICE IS GREAT BUT THE SONGS HE SINGS USUALLY [ARE WEAK].OF ALL HIS ALBUMS THIS IS THE WORST...
Output: NEG
...remains the favorite. . It's a tough call between this Red House offering and&quot;One More Goodnight Kiss&quot;, but this record remains my favorite Greg Brown album and one of my All-Time Favorites (mind you, most of Greg's albums appear on  that ATF list!). Each song takes you through the country, no matter wh'er  you live there or not. If you've ever sweated in a growing season or you've  walked a gravel road, this album's for you..
Output: POS
WOW!!!!!!!! . TERMINAL HEAVEN'S ROCK IS A GREAT SONG! Sick Vibration and OVER AMP are pretty good too. OVER AMP has usual weird english lyrics. "She lives by fake slide away".    I highly recomend you get this. It's 12 minutes, 8 seconds a pure good songs. You will listen to them at least three times each time you pop it into your CD player
Output: POS
Adaptation Soundtrack . I purchased the Adaptation soundtrack thinking the song from the trailer and the V.W. commercial would be on it. The soundtrack is nothing more than very horrible sounds, nothing from the trailer and very expensive. False advertising at it's best
Output: NEG
Fuzzy SpectorSwede Power Pop . If you mix up the awesome Primitives from the 80s, with the Spector wall of sound , in a Swedish garage with some power pop licks you might get something like The Legends.  That being said they are not rigidly classifiable.  Just great music.  This was one CD I was glad I got and have played it the most in the last couple of months.
Output: POS
Beautiful Music . The Music of Aaron Copleand is timeless and purely Amerian.  Thus, it is the best choice to be in a movie about basketball, one of America's favorite sports.  This collection of Aaron Copland's music introduced me to  this great composer and is a perfect start for new classical listeners.   SUperb
Output: POS
I Don't  Understand Why This Is So Loved . I have to disagree with the majority of folks here who consider this cd the jazz end all. I find it grating, and darn near unlistenable. I have built a small but quality jazz library the last few months. Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, Cannonball Adderley, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Wes Montgomery, Bill Evans and Thelonius Monk to name a few. This guy is by far my least favorite. His playing on Miles Davis cd's I have and with Monk is largely enjoyable and I know he's a giant. But this stuff?. The live recording on disc two was so grating I couldn't make it through. It sounded to me like a bunch of Geese being slaughtered. Give me the other guys anytime
Output: NEG
Monster 80's Volume 2 . I was going to order this, having ordered Volume 1 of the same title, when I noticed that this has a track on it that is ALSO on Volume 1, &quot;Goody Two Shoes&quot; by Adam Ant.  Why in the world would anyone publish a 2nd Volume of a CD set and include a duplicate track on it???  RIP OFF
Output: NEG
More than surprised... . I heard "Dirty Harry" on Upop XM and began thinking about taking a chance on buying the album.  Then my wife came home one day and said she heard a song on a local station and really liked it-but she didn't know the title or artist.  The station helped when she emailed them and it turned out to be "Feel Good Inc" from the same album!  The choice was now clear!  Log on the Amazon!  A first listen to the whole album was good, but not as good as I had anticipated. The second, third, and fourth listen hooked me good!  I even like the 2 cuts I first thought were terrible.  Now I will be getting a second album so I don't have to share
Output: POS