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Worthy sophomore effort . Out of Exile, like the debut, rocks out of the blocks riding a rolling riff that once again confirms that these guys are actually steeped in classic hard rock folklore. Again we see Rick Rubin twiddling the knobs for a fine selection of mature hard rock. Chris Cornell is again in full possession of a voice capable of putting all sorts of feeling into his lyrics. Indeed the fact that Cornell writes all the lyrics is interesting - the fact that this band has had to work out how to operate after their still talked about former bands was another hurdle these dudes had to get over. Lucky for us that they did.    This second instalment of the Audioslave story sounds much like the first which is no bad thing. The riffs are so smooth - who let the 70's back in? - and the band show full well the way to alternate rockers with mellower stuff. This album does fell a little mellower overall. Not sure if that's why the album flopped to a certain extent in certain territories but the band have corrected the slight problem of too many tracks that affected the debut.    This ablum probably shut some of the naysayers up. Sure it's sales weren't up there with the debut but it's as consistent as the first album and it's showed that this band were a serious proposition and not just a one off project and that's a good thing as hard rock needs such gimmick free bands in the mix as a foil to some of the more hysterical bands out there. In the final analysis this is a four star release for those who like their hard rock from talented players and full off rollicking riffs for the melodies to ride along.    Token non musical gripe - why the dull/crap cover
Output: POS
eh, so so . Sounds just like the last record if you ask me.  Always has a great band, arrangements, and mixing, but Bob's still trying to paint the picture of natural disasters, old cars, the dustbowl, Annie, Frannie, Sarah, Ruth and whatever other old timey nonsense he can come up with.  God bless him
Output: NEG
Sting is the MAN! . I have been a fan of Sting ever since I was in college.  I actually got to see him in person in the late 80's.  I have just about every cd he has ever put out so when this one did I ran right out and bought it.  Every song on it is great and it IS one of my most favorite cd's I own.
Output: POS
Everyone whos ever reveiwed this is a idiot . Ok so i was reading the reveiw for this album and i heard a lot of people talkin trash, and a lot of people talkin candy canes and butterflys. So im here to set the record straight.     First of all, to all the folks who think this band is so great... Yes in the early years they had a good sound, and their songs ant bad, but they really sold out. You can walk into any mall right now and find sum 12 year old wearing a casualties shirt, or hat, or wallet, or patch, or toilet seat. They did the warped tour for gods sack. They obviously are worried more about money and fame then music. This has turned into teenybopper music, the same little @#!^'s that listen to blink 182 and sum 41 have this album. They go into a hot topic and buy it on cd with their mommys credit card, along with a 50 dollar pair of pants that look like sumone made in a clown college. This is not a great punk band, its punk for yuppies.    And to all the people that think its the worst band ever... I am so sick of hearing idiots that think they know everything about punk trashing the casualties saying they are fashion punks... Wether you wunna believe it or not punk has always had to do with clothes... Look at the new york dolls, alice cooper, richard hell, or the sex pistols. They all had a look, a image, and they started this whole thing. "they said hey richard are you going to go out tonight, i said i am unsertent, I ant feeling to right. But i WRIPED UP MY SHIRT, watched the mirror and flirt, yeah im going to go out, out into sight.". And im sick of hearing about how they dont know how to play... NO punk bands know how to play, one of the reasons that punk is so great is that anyone can pick up a guitar or a drum set and start a group.     So in closing, your all idiots that know nothing about punk music, old or new. your opinions reflect your ignorance about the punk scene and non of you should ever call your selves punks.
Output: NEG
Wild Ox Moan? . I special ordered this album after reading a review in Jazziz praising the artist and his work.  One week later I couldn't wait to unwrap it and stuff it into my CD player ...........AWFUL, pure and simple.  As I continue to read flowery reviews I am bewildered.  Weak and reedy voice, poor recording, background instrumentals muffled and distracting. The title Wild Ox Moan about says it all. Honestly, I cannot make it through a single song or through the album at a single sitting
Output: NEG
The Greatest Show On Earth . Most of Em's fans think that The Marshall Mathers LP is his best work but I beg to differ. The Eminem Show is his greatest album for many reasons. 1-He handled all the production except 3 songs ("Business", "Say What U Say", & "My Dad's Gone Crazy") all of which was produced by the great Dr. Dre, 2-he kept all guest appearances to a minimum, 3-his flow improved greatly. The best song has to be "Square Dance", a song that show how well he rides the beat with ease. Let's hope Em can put out another album that can match the intensity of The Eminem Show.    Top 5 Songs  1. Square Dance  2. Say What U Say f/ Dr. Dre  3. Say Goodbye Hollywood  4. When The Music Stops f/ D12  5. Til I Collapse f/ Nate Dog
Output: POS
Always on . I listen to this CD at least twice a week.  Definitely worth every penny and then some.  My faves are: I wanna be your lover, Do me, baby, delirious, I would die 4 U, If I was your girlfriend, Kiss, Sexy M.F., Gett Off, Cream, and of course, purple rain.  Highly recommended
Output: POS
This is garbage!! . Wow, they actually put this "anti-classic" on CD.  Seriously, this is a very bad album.  Practically none of the "superstars" can sing, other than Jimmy Hart, and they are mostly stuck with dumb novelty songs.  Not that they fare too well when they sing "serious" songs.  Nikolai Volkoff has a decent baritone voice, but his thick accent renders "Cara Mia" unintelligible.  Probably the worst singing here is by Roddy Piper, although Captain Lou Albano gives him a run for the money.  If you are a fan of bad celebrity singing, you should get this album
Output: NEG
2 dollar whore with a three dollar hairkut . This is the perfect example of why black women and women in general are disrespected. Lil kim is teaching generations of women to be nasty as you can be and to disrespect yourself. Then to top all of this off she is still hanging on the coat tails of biggie, the ultra fantasy gangsta rapper. Queen latifah never had to talk like this to get her name out or to make good music. This is ridiculous! Kim would be better off in a porn movie than in the rap game. Please please please spare us and stop rapping
Output: NEG
The only classic song is a cover song... . ... this is a subtle tip off that this album is not worth buying. Not for more than fifty cents.  Like I said, the ONLY good song on here is the Rolling Stones cover "I'm Free". And I even like The Soup Dragons' rendition better than the Stones' original. But the fact remains that the rest of this album is a dull drudgery of a mess to get through. This album is practically a single for "I'm Free", but with twelve extra songs of filler you'll never listen to more than once (if at all). Hmmm. What else can I say about "I'm Free"? Oh, yea... the music video for the song is quite awesome. Its so trippy and tie-dyed out! But that still doesn't change my review. Or stoic state of mind.    One star out of five
Output: NEG
Beyond the Sound Barrier there are no SONGS!! . Where the hell is the melody, the song? Just fragments of invention that rarely gel into a work of art. I think Wayne is playing the role of Miles, but has not controled his men in the same way. -think I'm crazy? Listen and judge. j
Output: NEG
not my favorite . When I started listening to Pompougnac I fell in love with the music. Some of my friends told me to start with number 5, I bough 3,4,5,6,and 7 the same day... thank god because number 5 was the one I liked the least... don't get me wrong it is a BEAUTIFUL CD and the songs are great but not the best of them... 6 and 3 are the best for me so I recomend to start with number 6 then 7 and then any of them....I have the whole Hotel Costes collection and it is just amazing. Stephane is a GENIUS...
Output: POS
Contains malware! . I had to return this album to Amazon after receiving an emil from them stating that it contained Sony malware.    Poor Jane! Caught up with these creeps!
Output: NEG
This is an entertaining new CD from Amos Lee . I love this new CD from Amos Lee.    The first single is entitled Shout Out Loud.  This song really puts me in a great mood.  His guitar playing is so energetic here.  My favorite track is Long Line Of Pain though.  It is a beautiful song about personal loss and loneliness. Sympathize is an another highlight on this disc.  Amos Lee's subtle voice is filled with compassion for people who are down on their luck.  Southern Girl is Amos' tribute to the  charm of a girl from the south.  Night Train is a very pretty love song. Skipping Stone is a bluesy sounding song about trying to move on after the loss of a loved one.  Freedom is an interesting track.  It is a reminder that the pursuit of  freedom should not lead to violence.  The lyrics of this song are true and thought provoking. Sweet Pea is a simple and sweet song about coming home to someone special.  Careless is an excellent song about the betrayal of a friend.  I love the feeling of loss and sense of  hurt in Amos' voice on this track.   Supply and Demand is a very entertaining CD by a talented young musician and song writer
Output: POS
one of the greatest early British hard rock albums . This album deserves to be (at least) as popular as Led Zeppelin's first two albums or Deep Purple's "In Rock" and "Machinehead" albums. Simply great. And by the way, you should check out Ten Years After's "A Space in Time" too.  The high point of the album, which includes many fine tracks, is "Come Together in the Morning". And the original version of "Wishing Well" is so much more powerful than the better-known version by Gary Moore, which just doesn't do the song justice. While many reviewers rave about Paul Kossoff's guitar work, I think this album is a real showcase for Paul Rodgers, one of rock music's greatest singers
Output: POS
Who is this band and what have they done with Modest Mouse? . Modest Mouse are reported to be living somewhere inside this album.  I, however, cannot find them.  This is the first music they have released that is completely forgettable.  It comes out of the speakers, into your ears and then disappears.  All of the previous MM releases, and I've heard, loved and lived them all, are unique, enduring and beloved pieces of music; this record is not of that ilk.  And that's a real shame, MM are one of the finest bands of the past 10 or 15 years, right up there with the likes of Ween, Built to Spill and all of the Jagjaguwar bands.  Oh well, a rare miss.  I'm still a huge fan, still gonna go see them whenever the tour rolls around (definately go see them live, when Isaac isn't too drunk, the shows can be legendary), still gonna love the freak rock phenomena that is Modest Mouse, just can't seem to get behind this release.
Output: NEG
A must for any cross country or track runner . I heard this CD when I was watching an indoor track meet. One of my dad's runners showed me the CD and I listened to it. My Mom bought it for me back in 1997 as one of the first CDs I ever had. It is probably the best classical music CD I have ever owned or to which I have listened. If you run cross country or track this CD is a must as it gets you going gradually, especially the song "Titles." A must CD for runners and anyone else who likes nice classical background music.
Output: POS
Beautiful debut . This is an excellent debut from Mindy. Her voice is beautiful and each song on here is good. &quot;Guys do it all the time&quot; is a fun slap in the face for all those &quot;macho&quot; types out there, the title song is my favourite though, but all are good, from the love songs to the fun songs. I hope she stays true to her roots though, and doesn't go the way of Leann Rimes and Faith Hill. One thing I have never understood though, is why nearly all country cds are limited to 10 tracks. This one for example is only 35 minutes long. Rock and pop cds quite often exceed 12 songs but country albums rarely even exceed 10. Anyway, thats just an observation, and doesn't take away from the worth of this album. Recommended
Output: POS
Greg lets his finest come to your ears.... . If you are familiar with Greg Brown, you probably are familiar with this release. If you don't have it, get it and treat yourself to an experience that take you on a journey of loves lost and loves to come. For those who are curious about Greg's work, this is an excellent place to start. There is not a bad cut here, and in particular, &quot;Dream Cafe&quot;, &quot;Spring Wind&quot; and &quot;Laughing River&quot; are a trio of songs that somehow work some sort of magic into allowing me to see into life a bit deeper for a period of time. Two other releases that go along well with this are &quot;Further In&quot; and &quot;The Poet Game.&quot
Output: POS
surprisingly good for a hit single . I got this album because it was recommended to me by Amazon.com's computerized recommendations system. Being adventurous, I bought it on a whim. I was very pleasantly surprised! Unlike many other popular trance anthems with female vocals, this one is not at all cheesy or monotonous. All of the tracks feature high-quality production and skillful mixing: no amateurish boom-tss filler anywhere on this single. Mavie Marcos has a gorgeously supple voice (reminds me of Kirsty Hawkshaw) and nice pronunciation (I know that it's not politically correct to say this, but it bugs me when the vocalist sounds like a chavette who has gone through accent-reduction training). I highly recommend this CD to anyone who has good taste! Even IDM snobs will appreciate the intricate layering of sound in these tracks
Output: POS
really good cd . hes great to listen to, his songs are really good and are easy to sing along to especially manifesto # 1 is my fave
Output: POS
ZZZZzzzzzzz . I've always seen Sheryl Crow as a middle-of-the-road rock artist.     My wife and I got a couple of her disc's, plus that "very best of" CD and was really looking forward to her latest, but this one...zzzzzzzz, makes me wonder what they're putting in Sheryl's coffee.     Some reviewers are saying there's "heart and soul" all over this album?   That may be, but it's also very slick dullsville stuff too.     As for the album cover graphics, I don't see the Roger Dean Yes covers or the 60's style psychedelia like one reviewer wrote, but a very "modern" graphic art that lots of artists and bands have been using. Kelly Clarkson, the Vines, the Donnas, the list goes on.    Highlights: Good is Good (I guess it's time for a new "very best of" collection)
Output: NEG
Definitely unhinged! . Wow! Can you handle derangement recorded on tape? The riffs are tremendous, and the mix is insidious and evil. And then there's Mr. Yow. He's just on another planet
Output: POS
What The F**k Happened? . I loved Amanda's first two albums. But this? Some of the dumbest lyrics I've ever heard. This cd totally sucks. Buy her first 2   cd's, but don't touch this one!! I love her, but this cd is rotten to the core
Output: NEG
Awesome album . One of my top fave Rasputina albums. Tons of great songs, very few joke songs, and great art work
Output: POS
Actually, I like these guys . They had a swagger at Monterey 67 and were in the right place at the right time.  I like about 3 tracks on this album (their first and best).  I can't recommend it to the masses, I purchased this mainly for historical purposes.  You MUST listen to Jefferson Airplane (first 2 albums only), Peanut Butter Conspiracy (first 2 albums only), Grateful Dead (skip first 2 ablums) before you dig this deep for lost nuggets
Output: NEG
This is OK-Vol. 2 is better . This CD is just okay. The early JB ballads are the thing here. Gives you a good idea of a good chitlin' circuit performance as typically done for Black audiecnes in those days with approrpiate audience response. The standouts here include the extended version of &quot;Lost Someone&quot; which leads into &quot;Please Please Please.&quot; Even without being able to see the infamous cape routine, it's quite entertaining. But overall, Vol. 2 is better since that CD plays up the more uptempo stuff that put JB on the map
Output: POS
motown dance  review by josephine yong . there is good tune you can dance over and over again "LET IT WHIP"  by the dazz band. the rest are  funky wild music not for elective taste
Output: NEG
Ocean Waves too high pitched and grating . This is anything but soothing. The tone is too high pitched; nothing like the deep bass of crashing waves along the rocky Carmel coastline that I was hoping for. I did buy the twofer and got the Ocean Surf CD by Dan Gibson and found it much more relaxing, even though it isn't a tumbling surf sound. I was able to fall asleep... which was my goal. Now if I could only return Ocean Waves.
Output: NEG
I thought they were being picky, but... . I have always loved Boz and everything he has produced so far.  So, when I read the reviews in preparation to purchase this album, I shook my head and said to myself, "Some people are just way too picky!  How bad could the drums be?"  Well, I found out.  The drum track in this album ranges from "mildly irritating" to "AAARRRRGGGHHHHH! Somebody shoot the drummer, please!"  The constant brushes on the cymbals on ALMOST EVERY SONG creates a background noise that makes you feel like you're listening to a radio station that isn't quite tuned in to the proper frequency.  I was SO disappointed, because Boz does such a beautiful job singing these lovely songs.  I can't make myself enjoy them, however, because I can't get my focus off of that freakin' drum noise!  So, if you think some of the previous reviewers are just trying to be a little aurally precious, I assure you that they have put forth valid points - points with which I sadly concur.  Can somebody tell Boz to remix this thing and cut out Irritating Cymbals Guy?  Sheesh.
Output: NEG
Not the answer for me . I have tested this CD several times and the results came out the same: I still could not sleep. It must work for some, based on the other reviews, but I found the melodies distracting if not annoying.
Output: NEG
Should be much bigger, all over the radio . That these songs are not already all over radio proves that radio is bad for music.  Good lyrics, great musicians, sincere, complex rock and roll that rarely sounds overdone.  Buy Air Stereo, then buy Bastards of the Beat, then call your local radio station and get this music out there.  I'm thinking Wild Stallions kind of world changing power here!
Output: POS
Doesn't get any better than this. . I am assuming if you are reading this, I don't really have to say anything technical about Mozart or these GREAT late string quartets.  I am only writing this review to let you know...  For anyone who is disappointed with the performance and sound quality of The Berg Quartet's EMI Mozart collection of these same quartets, this is a horse of a different color.  Recorded in the early 90s for Teldec before the  Berg's signed with EMI, These performances are sublime.   You would not belive this is the same group that made those horrid EMI records.  This is THE Bergs we all know and love and nobody before or since has made Mozart's string quartets sound this good.  Perfect intonation, TONE, blend, dynamics and yes, PASSION.  I've had many collections of these works and this leads the field. BY FAR.  THIS ONE HAS IT ALL....  And the Teldec sound stage is the cleanest and crystal clear you'll ever hear.  With wonderful front to back depth and air around every note.  Demonstration sound with great imaging and transparency.  You can "literally" step inside this recording. Well you know what I mean.  It really doesn't get any better than this
Output: POS
return of the frog queen . this cd is as good as people say it is.  if you're a fan of enigk, you wont be disappointed.  make sure to pick up his new album "world waits", its just as goo
Output: POS
Avoid . I bought this cd for one reason only- Kyu Sakamoto's "Sukiyaki".  Unfortunately, this 1994 compilation cd has a tremendous amount of hiss which makes for an annoying and disappointing listening experience.  You will be much happier buying one of Kyu's newer cds with better noise reduction technology, and as an added bonus, you will also be rewarded with his other material which you will not get with this bad cd.
Output: NEG
Para mi el es el mejor... . No importa lo que haga, no importa lo que cante, el es el mejor.  Yo no tengo que escuchar un disco de el para comprarlo, el solo hecho de que sea el es suficiente para mi.  Me gusto el disco y me encanto su nuevo look
Output: POS
Great music, unfortunately all re-recordings. . I've been a Merle Haggard fan all my life and this CD is about as great as he gets. But, if you want the original recordings of these hits, look elsewhere
Output: NEG
Because the Night . Great song. I love Patti Smith's version but this one's even better. That song alone is worth however much you pay for this album. Plus you get other rare gems (and great Bruce songs) such as Fire, Seeds and Paradise by the "C" (great title!), not to mention killer versions of Bruce classics such as Rosalita, Born to Run, Thunder Road, Badlands, Darkness on the Edge of Town, The River, Independence Day, etc. Whether you're a completist or a huge fan of The Boss (I fall in the latter camp), you really should pick this up.
Output: POS
Who cherishes the ladies?  I do . Clear, sweet voices are the main attraction of this CD, with well-chosen male guests to sing those songs best delivered in a masculine voice, like &quot;Bonny Blue-Eyed Nancy&quot; and &quot;Queen of Connemara.&quot;  The selections range from lively reels and jigs and the tongue-twisting (well, maybe not if you're Celtic) &quot;An Poc Ar Buile&quot; to the haunting &quot;Broom of the Cowdenknowes,&quot; &quot;Down by the Glenside,&quot; and my favorite, &quot;Erin Gra Mo Chroi.&quot;  This is another new-to-me group that I plan to collect more of
Output: POS
Good tunes just keep on coming from OCMS . After the profound impact of the David Rawlings produced "O.C.M.S.," to my music collection, my pre-order of "Big Iron World" came with pretty high expectations. I've listened to it three times since receiving it in the mail last night and though it doesn't sport tracks with the immediate staying power of "Wagon Wheel," "Big Iron World" does pull some wonderfully surprising punches. Though he doesn't capture OCMS's live act at it's fullest (and who really could), Rawlings' production once again manages to maintain OCMS's authenticity and pushes their "old-time" music into the modern area, without a hint of the tacky, over-produced, artificial, gimmicks, heard on other neo-bluegrass records.     "Big Iron World" is not an album stuck in history, or looking to bite of the accomplishments of the past. With "Big Iron World," OCMS once again displays its own sound, pushing the limits of bluegrass/county/rock/punk/folk forward, while paying its respect and harkening back to the fables of Woody Guthrie, the picking of Muleskinner and the late 60's albums of Dylan. Moreover, the songs of "Big Iron World" comprise a complete body of work. The pro-union, "Union Maid" and folksy "James River Blues" are the standout tracks on an album that works as a whole, with each song complementing the next. As with all of OCMS's albums, "Big Iron World" is a breath of fresh air in comparison to most other albums put out by artists of a similar age.  They have put together a great collection of songs to be enjoyed by fans of numerous genres.
Output: POS
best brit album of 04 . if you do not own this album you must get your hand on a copy. It is the best debut album since definatly mayby. Tracks like &quot;golden touch&quot; &quot;V.I.C.E&quot; well lets just say every song on the album is a bonnifide hit including the banging&quot;stumbble and fall&quot; which will have you tapping your toes from the first 2 seconds. If you like the libretines or the others or are just looking for a solid cd this is a must have
Output: POS
Could have been better, but it does still give you the hits. . Guns N'Roses are one of my all time favorite bands, so this album is a little disappointing, don't get me wrong, nearly every song on here is great there are just other songs that are more deserving. It just so happens though that record labels never get greatest hits album right, just look at Led Zeppelin's Greatist hits. The only reason the record label released this anyways was because Axl was taking way to long for Chinese Domocracy and they wanted some money, so they put this out, and it has gathered a good deal of money.  This Album does do a good job of confirming what all real rock fans already know, that Guns N' Roses are one of the biggest and best rock bands of all time. They came at a time when rock and roll needed a savior, and they did just that, they brought some soul and attitude back in to the music. Songs like november rain, welcome to the jungle, and paradise city really highlight the bands strong points, thus making this album a good starting point for a new fan. I would reccomend buying all their albums though, because all of them are genius, except for the spaghetti incident, which was just a cover album anyways.   This album did fail to include classic cuts like Mr.Brownstone, It Ain't easy, Nighttrain, Rocket Queen, and others and for that I am angry. Also, how on earth did the sympathy for the devil cover get on here, it is simply terrible, possibly the worst Guns N' Roses song ever. So, if you are already a huge fan and have all the albums, don't get this, save your money for chinese democracy it is going to come, there have been rumors of a release before the year's end. I have heard live versions of songs from the album and they are incredible, cuts like madagascar, the blues, Rhiad and the Bedouins reaffirmed my belief in Axl, and I think if this album ever hits the light of day it will be huge.  Also check out a band called Rose hill Drive, they are the most exciting band out today and any true fan of rock and roll should enjoy them.
Output: POS
Not what I expected!! . I have been waiting for this cd for a while and I must say it was a complete disapointment for me.I am a devoted fan and I must say this production is not even close to the previous cd's.The songs are too bland and the quality of the compositions is very poor and flat.Overall a bad cd
Output: NEG
Slim Gaillard is a musical genius . When you're young, it's quite fashionable to bemoan the lack of authentic individuals. When you grow older, you learn that you were correct. My Cherokee ancestors believe that adulthood begins at 51, and as I get closer to that age, I realize how right they are. Well, here's an individual for you. Slim Gaillard.     I have a four-CD set called LAUGHING IN RHYTHM. 1937 through 1952 from one of the great innovators in jazz. Musically creative, technically skillful, always soulful, lyrically hilarious, and perhaps an example of somebody under age 51 achieving adulthood. I can't stop listening to it. At home, in my MP3 player on the buses of China... Lemme get nuts here. If you ignore every other review I've ever written, note these three words. "Buy this one." It's like that, folks. Slim is da bomb.
Output: POS
Awkward, bombastic, shapeless . Amazon's editorial review declares that it's pointless to argue the appropriateness of harpsichord music on modern piano. Okay... De gustibus non disputandum. Rather than argue, may I suggest that you listen to the same music as played by Trevor Pinnock on harpsichord. Even more aptly, you might listen to Gould's Goldberg Variations in comparison to Pinnock or Bob van Asperen on harpsichord. And if it turns out that you enjoy both, then you are a lucky listener
Output: NEG
No More Vocals Please !!!!!!!!!!! . I Purchased the Winter Solstice Vol #3 thinking that it would be as good as the rest,was I disappointed. Tracks 5,6,7,10,11.13 are atrocious,the rest of the tracks are good.I cant get to my CD player fast enough to skip over them when they start playing.I now sample every song on the CDs and dont take for granted that all Winter Solstices are created equal.People,please start giving honest reviews and stop the false advertisement
Output: NEG
too much talking and not enough music . I did not expect a primer on Indian music.  I expectd, instead  examples of songs in different styles.  This CD does do that to a limited extent, but Ravi Shankar spends too much time instructing the audience.  The music that is presented seems rough and un rehearse
Output: NEG
The worst of all Tosca . I don't care what others stated...Sabata rushed the opera to fit the LP capability, Maria screamed at all times, no pianissimis, and everyone was super high charged like they must finish the recording on time to fit the album.  Best Tosca is Maria Callas with Pretre recording.  Don't buy this mono recording.  Maria did not understand who Tosca was during this moment
Output: NEG
FANTASTIC . THIS IS A GREAT CD IF YOU ARE A MUSIC LOVER AS I AM.BILLY COBHAM IS ONE OF THE GREATEST DRUMMERS EVER!!!
Output: NEG
Bob Dylan Rocks with the Band . Though Dylan and the Band had played together a lot before this record (the Basement tapes and the 1967 tour), this is the first recording of them together that was released and I must say the Band's playing on this record is vastly different than those times, different than the live "Before the Flood" as well. I get almost a lose, playful feeling from them here, driven by Garth's excellent keyboards and Robbie's stunning guitar work. Love songs, dirges, uplifting songs, tough songs and torch songs, this is a record for the ages. Yes, it was overshadowed by "Blood on the Tracks," but it's been years now and still "Planet Waves" stands the test of time. I really like this record
Output: POS
How Strange Inncocence- EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY . Wow I just don't know where to start with this album.Well, about the album itself: I think this is best explained by the band, so here's what they think- "How Strange, Innocence" was our first attempt at an album. We recorded it in January 2000 in Austin: recording took two days, mixing one day, mastering one day. Altogether we pressed 300 CD-R copies of this album...We had been a band about seven months when we recorded these songs. A lot of feelings (excitement/confusion/glimpses of visions/waking dreams/inability to play instruments) went into this record, but we didn't quite know what to do with those feelings, none of us had even really been in a studio before, and it shows in the recording, the songs show it, too--it's a young record. There are no tricks in it. There's a lightness in a few of the songs that we probably won't reach again. It sounds strange to say that instrumental songs are about something, but to us these songs were/are about such things as a couple walking through the park on a winter day, a child playing on 70's shag carpet, the story of a boy hero leading a revolution against the tyranny of the coal mines. We've had a bit of a love/embarrassment relationship with the record. At certain points along the way several of us wanted to buy back all the copies and burn them. Listening now to this album, it almost seems like a different band composed of four different people. We finally feel okay in re-releasing it, probably because we've now made a couple of records that are recorded better and that are closer to our visions for them. Anyway, we truly appreciate anyone who is interested and listening. Thank you."    That was on the CD itself- hope you found that helpful. I like this CD for two reasons. 1.The wonderful way Explosions in the Sky can tell a story through their instruments. 2.This album has a distinct sound- one all its own. If you didn't like Explosions in the sky before, you will once you listen to this album.  -Sherman.
Output: POS
Garbage..... . This is an awful record.  The beats are a complete joke.  Whoever produced this crap must have been strung out or somethin', cuz no1 in there right mind would let this sh** see the light of day.  And everyone already knows ja can't write so it's expected that the lyrics would be trash too.  Forget this record.  Murder Inc is dead
Output: NEG
By Far the Best Group These Days . Good music is easy to come-by ... GREAT music is rare. What an incredible combination of talent Ritchie and Candy have! I've known of Ritchie of years, from his 'rock' days and always respected his talent. But Blackmore's Night is probably one of the most wonderful convergences of talents I've encountered. I wish I could say I listened to Blackmore's Night on purpose, but it was quite by accident. Nonetheless, I was enchanted enough to look into what they had done. I'll never regret it. They are unsurpassed in the music world these days. Candy's voice and lyrics and Ritchie's guitar ... it doesn't get any better
Output: POS
Broke Boy (2 and 1/2 stars) . I'll state the obvious. Rich Boy's southern twang is so thick that its hard to understand what he is saying sometimes. This album has more bad tracks than good tracks so let me focus on the good then the bad. Standout Tracks: Throw Some Ds is a catchy first single that I didnt like at first and the remix with Andre 3000(he had the best verse on here), Nelly, Murphy Lee, The Game is a lot better than the original. Boy Looka Here is an alright second single plus I like how the beat breaks down. And I Love You had potential to be a great track till Pastor Troy delivers a crappy verse on it but Big Boi held it down on here. Lost Girls and Ghetto Rich(featuring John Legend) are two tracks that are worth hearing plus any song of substance I'll give credit for. Filler: Rich Boy pulls a Rick Ross and has way too many chick songs on here like What It Do, Good Things, Touch That A**(the worst out of all of them) and On The Regular. Role Models is weak and so is the fillerific Hustla Balla Gangsta Mack and Gangsta. Get To Poppin has to be the worst plus I've heard Pitbull spit over that same horrible beat(and that track sucked too). Bottom Line: 6 good songs are a good enough reason to skip this album. Yeah it might have some catchy cuts but the album is packed to the rim with skip material.
Output: NEG
Disappointing . Not nearly up to the standards of their first CD.  Includes too many sophomoric teenage love songs
Output: NEG
Worst band ever? . These guys are the biggest joke in rock music. All of these 5 star reviews are an even bigger joke. Ed Kowizsychik(SP) or however you want to spell it sounds as pathetic as he looks. This is garbage, plain & simple. Im glad radio is no longer saturated with their music. 20 years from now, no one will remember this group.
Output: NEG
Timeless . Probably one of the top 20 rock albums of the past 20 years, I still consider this to be Pearl Jam's best album to date. Possibly even Pearl Jam's career defining album, which is unusual for a band to be at the absolute peak of their game on releasing their debut.    Penned and sung by Eddie Vedder, without a doubt one of rocks great vocalists, this album has a fair few of PJ's best-loved tracks.    If you're relatively new to Pearl Jam's music, I would recommend you buy either this release or their greatest hits album, 'rearviewmirror: Greatest hits 1991-2003'.    Fan favourites on this album are "Jeremy", "Alive", Even Flow" and "Black".  Some tracks I rate highly would be "Alive", "Garden", "Jeremy" and "Release".    Still, if you don't fancy buying the album, at least download some of the tracks I mentioned. You won't be dissapointed.    If you're a fan of Pearl Jam you might also like The Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Audioslave, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots or even Nirvana. If you like this record I would highly recommend listening to 'Siamese Dream' by The Smashing Pumpkins, or 'Superunknown' by Soundgarden, which is apparently one of Eddie Vedder's favourite albums
Output: POS
A True Contender For Best Album of the Nineties . With Stanley Road Paul Weller has managed to prove to his fans and his critics that he is still an important musician even in his solo days. He hasn't written 12 good songs, instead, he's written one great album. A factor in any great album is the overall feel that perpetuates each song, making them all feel as though they deserve their place and complimenting the songs that come before and after them.    A mostly guitar driven album, Weller fuses good solos and riffs with his usual effective lyrics, often ending a song with a long instrumental that gently ushers in the next song, which gladly and competently carries the album along. However, there is the occasional song that primarily uses the piano evoking another great feel. Though these songs are quite different from the guitar based ones, they seem to come at just the right points in the album so that, not only are they a nice change of direction, but also they effortlessly fit in.    Stand-out songs are 'you do something to me', 'broken stones', 'the changing man', 'I walk on gilded splinters' and of course the title track. To truly appreciate this fine album start at the beginning and just let it play on to the end. It far outweighs the sum of its parts, and as these parts are so good, you're in for a great journey.
Output: POS
Best Female Singer Of The Past 40 Years. . Pat Benatar is a natural. This compilation has been thoroughly reviewed, so I will focus on four very different songs. Her phenomenal voice comes piercing through on "Heartbreaker," a jaunty tune with catchy lyrics & intense energy. In "I need a lover," she deciphers a females self-awareness that is rarely heard from in this genre of music. "We Live For Love," is a smooth sensual song that appeals to the romantic in all of us. This one is good for dancing or driving on a breezy autumn day. "Hell Is For Children," a deeply disturbing tune with its descriptions of child abuse. It brings out any decent persons protectiveness towards kids everywhere. Lastly, in "Love Is A Battlefield." She takes the listener on a roller coaster ride of emotions. The honest lyrics & her perfect delivery makes one ponder the title. All of her fans will be pleased with this entire compilation. It has no flaws
Output: POS
LOVE TO HEAR YOU ALWAYS YOU ARE GREAT . I HOPE THAT FREDDIE IS WELL AND HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON. WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST IN LIFE. LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT. YOU MAKE IT EASY LISTENING  HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO AL
Output: POS
Worth the Money . As a boy , I hated all country music, because my father hated Rock'n Roll.  But I knew that Hank Williams was something special.  I bought his 40 greatest several years ago, thinking that this was the ultimate collection.  However, for some reason, when this 10 CD collection came out, I bought it.  If anyone thinks Hank Williams was one of the greatest preformers ever based on his hits, YOU NEED TO HEAR THESE CD's.  His versions of songs such as &quot;Cool Water&quot; &quot;The Old Home&quot; &quot;Rocking Chair Money&quot; and many others make his hits seem tame.  These recordings are masterpieces
Output: POS
Below Standard, Poor Performance . Can this be the same D-12 that packed in witty rhymes in a non-serious demeaner? Well, I guess this really does prove they are only a side-show. Eminem has different production, so the group will have different production. Eminem went more serious, now the group is more serious.     Besides that, Shady himself (or what is left of what he use to be) is basically a no-show. In any track Eminem's in, it's usually the strongest, and that is the case here; However, that doesn't mean he was great. That means the CD itself is misconfusion, contradiction, and a side-show for Eminem's next CD ("Encore", which was better then this, but not that great overall, as well).     D-12 is the commercials to the Eminem Show, everyone's just waiting to get in between them. That's the case here
Output: NEG
It is Very Different Then Anything Else from G.M. . I like listening to George Michael as I personally feel he has a great voice but this album is not really for me. I like almost all of his music but I could have skipped this one and it would not have been a loss
Output: NEG
More reverb than a Def Leppard album! . I like Slayer.  I really do.  This is one of the fastest, heaviest metal bands in existance, but I could never get in to their early albums, especially Hell Awaits.  I tend to prefer their later albums like Reign in Blood, because they were much better produced.  Rick Rubin made those records sound the way a speed metal record should, with everything up front in your face.  Reign in Blood had the most "in your face" sound of any record I've ever heard.  Hell Awaits on the other hand is just soaked in so much reverb that it sometimes reminds me of "Pyromania" by Def Leppard!  This is one of the heaviest bands in existance.  How is a speed metal band supposed to sound heavy when their producer insists on making them in to the speed metal version of Def Leppard?  Thrash is supposed to be "in your face".  There's no place for reverb on a speed metal record.  You want to hear heavilly reverbed production, than go buy a Def Leppard CD!  I myself prefer a more aggressive style that fits this kind of music.  Down with reverb!  I HATE reverb!  Layers of reverb have no place in speed metal
Output: NEG
Pretty weak stuff . I have to admit that I had not really listened to Mika before I saw him in concert in Stockholm. He does what he does reasonably well for this genre. Good falsetto voice although it gets a bit loud and annoying during the show. Here is what made me lose all respect for this artist. During his show in Stockholm he only played for 60 minutes, including an encore. I am sorry, but no artist worth anything would walk away only playing 60 minutes. Overall I would say ok voice, pretty weak songwriting, and pathetic live show. I lost what little respect I gained for Mika during the first few songs. Weak, weak, weak.
Output: NEG
Still great after 15 years of listening . My mom bought this years ago and I still think it's wonderful music for Christmas.  Definitely buy this album.
Output: POS
Its Wack . Seriously you dont need me to tell you wack this album is, if you've ever heard it you'll know yourself the depths that this album plummets to.  I'll be honest, I heard Thug Lovin on the radio and thought it was O.K, all the other singles though, Mesmerize etc.. were s**t.  A friend of mine offered to burn me a copy, free of charge, and i thought fine, what's the worst that could happen, I was mistaken, I would compare listening to this with torture.    If your into sing along pop songs, with a little bad language for good measure, you may like this album.  To put this in the hip-hop genre is misleading, Ja actually attempts to 'sing' half the songs on here, and when he's not singing he does his best Tupac impression.  Thankfully at the time of writing this, his career appears to be over, if we can rid the hip-hop world of Nelly and 50 Cent as well, the world would be much better  for it.  Avoid any albums by this phoney.  Message to the honorable, agreed most of the rappers listed are s**t, but Ja destroying Snoop, Eazy-E, Mack 10 and DMX, don't talk s**t, this diva couldn't touch any of them.    After writing this I noticed someone was selling this album on Amazon for 1 cent, that should tell you all you need to know about it
Output: NEG
mostly, inspired power pop Christmas . There might be 2 clunkers on this disc but most of it is quite enjoyable.  For power-pop fans that might enjoy Christmas tunes.  Not necessarily for Christmas fans that might enjoy power-pop.  4.5 stars
Output: POS
Fantastic Captain and the Kid . I have held back from doing an online review because I recognize that my objectivity isn't well, very objective when it comes to Elton John.  I love everything he does (even "Victim of Love"!).  But I could no longer resist.  This CD is magnificent.  Elton John and Bernie Taupin have crafted a work that spans generations, bridges gaps and even pays homage to personal and artistic lapses over the years.  It is an honest, courageous and celebratory reflection of the terrain these two geniuses have traversed over some 37 years.  That's the depth of "The Captain and the Kid."  But let's not get lost in the depths here, either.  This CD is one great listen.  Even if you're not interested in the history...even if you're just a casual fan (can one just be a casual Elton John fan??)  or just like good music, "The Captain and the Kid" is great entertainment.  It has it all...great arrangements, great piano playing from Elton and of course, hooks abound.  No one...that's right, no one can write a hook like Elton.  These songs stay with you...they become your companions on YOUR journey, and like good wine, they get better and better.    I must also write a word of support for all who have written regarding so many artists doing retreads of old standards/hits.  I know, I know, this stuff is selling like there's no tomorrow.  I suppose, as much as I can't bear another Rod Stewart retread CD ( I loved Rod though most of his career...I just can't stand what he's done over the last five years...Rod...please STOP!) I guess the attraction/appeal of these CD's is that the buyer knows they're going to get a full CD's worth of good (or at least known) songs from a reliable artist.  True, it is not as easy as it used to be to find many CD's today that are original and good from start to finish...CD's tend to be longer than LP's and therefore run the risk of running out of steam, and let's face it...many do. Oh, the classic CD's, they're out there, you might have to do some mining before striking gold, however.  Sadly, "The Captain and the Kid" did not ignite the charts.  I cannot understand it. And I do realize that popularity has nothing to do with greatness. Yet, this IS truly a great CD, a work of art that deserves to be heard.  It is a throw back to the glory days, yet it is not dated in the least. And one listen...just one puts you right back on the yellow brick road, platform shoes and all! No, I suppose you can't go back...not totally anyway, but it is oh so nice take one more sweet ride with The Captain and the Kid.
Output: POS
sooooooooooooo   disappointing!!! don't buy it.  buy his first cd instead! . i loved marques houston in immature/imx.  his first solo cd was good.  he's a decent actor as well.  this cd, however, does not match up AT ALL with other stuff he's done.  all because of u and naked were good songs (and naked was a good video ;) )  i think there was one other good song - but, i sold this cd to a used cd store about 2 weeks after i got it.  i couldnt even listen to most of the songs all the way through.  boring.  vulgar language.  mh is just trying too hard by using the n-word a lot and talking dirty.  sex music can be classy - but not on his cd.  i was soooooooooooooooo disappointed with this piece of crap cd.  do NOT buy it!!!!
Output: NEG