niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
Sanctimonious crap . Steve Albini has got to be the most sanctimonious, self-possessed, pompous [person] in the entire music industry. He emerges in one hysterically pretentious band after another. He's hailed as some sort of guru by "alternative" people, when he's actually nothing but an uninformed, homophobic piece of ****. In the song "Jordan, Minnesota" he slanders innocent parents for molesting their children even though the true story is all over the net. Ever heard of research, Steve? Guess not, you've probably been too busy sleeping with prostitutes and pissing on other bands equipment (yeah, I read the tour diary). As for the "music", this is a record by and for people who hate music
Output: NEG
excellent album . When Layne died he didn't get enough respect. He stopped making music for a long time. If he died in 1996 is death would have been more meaningful like Kurt Cobains. Makes you think? Anyway this album is excellent and the last song is called over now. Get it
Output: POS
Something ain't right . Definitely not as good as "Down in Albion".  THAT record is magic.  This ep is...I dunno...nothing special.  It's missing something.  Mick Jones?  Junk?  Not sure.  I had high expectations from Pete, and this was a bit of a let down
Output: NEG
Extremely Beautiful Music . First of all, I am not a classical critic, and second of all, I have heard a lot of music in my time and this set takes the cake for the best of class. This music of Samuel Barber preformed by the New Choir of Oxford College exemplifies the title of this CD, Having not purchased the CD and just listening to the sample tracks available, I am sure I have not experienced it all. But, I urge you to buy this CD and to listen to it in it's fullest extent
Output: POS
More horrible rap... . As if Fiddy Cent wasn't enough to make me break some bones, this horrible trend of Kayne West comes in. What is there to be said that hasn't been said? Nothing, really; my work has been done by all the one-star reviewers. All I have to say is that I hope this rapper fades away from the universe sooner or later.    Want good rap? Go for Tupac (R.I.P.) or Public Enemy
Output: NEG
Inconsistent. . Following up a critically acclaimed debut is probably one of the hardest things that an artist can do, and more often than not, the album falls well short of expectations, because they're so highly elevated.  "Whip-Smart" is a decent, albeit somewhat inconsistent album, but its pales in comparison to "Exile in Guyville", and that unfortunately is how it will always be thought.    Probably the most important thing about "Whip-Smart" is that its not Exile Part 2, while some songs maintain that sort of lo-fi sound/overt lyric gig that the previous record got so much mileage from ("X-Ray Man", "Crater Lake"), the album actually does best when it drifts further away from the territory of Exile-- from the noise guitar over the familiar melody of "Chopsticks" to the haunting, moody, "Shane', where the tension is almost palpable to the brilliant, chugging "Jealousy".  Like Exile, it excels when the tension is at its highest, unlike Exile, its a lot brighter sounding.    Still, for all the good stuff on here, it sounds like Phair wasn't quite ready to issue a followup.  Several experiments in different veins sound incomplete ("Alice Springs"), fall apart ("Support System", "Go West") or are plain irritating ("Cinco de Mayo", "May Queen").    Its got its moments, but "Whip-Smart" is largely disposable-- start with Phair's debut, "Exile in Guyville", its everything its regarded as
Output: NEG
You're Just What I Need . Anyone looking for the song "You're Just What I Need" featured in this movie can find the song on the CD "More Than A Lot" by Rufus King.  It's a very hard-to-find CD because the band didn't have a label but I found it on cdbaby.com.  Don't know if it's still for sale there or not but the CD is worth it
Output: NEG
Disappointed in quality . As much as I loved the movie, I was very disappointed in the CD. I thought this was suppose to be a soundtrack. It is not!  The French songs in the movie were lovely, this version is not what I expected
Output: NEG
skip this, get the good songs elsewhere . Raven on her own is sophisticated, but cheetah girls is for little girls - cheezy! As are most of these tracks not by real artists with CDs, just kids stuck together. 2 of Jesse Mccartney's worst songs - sorry!  Some Chisty C. Romano tracks. "anyone but me" is a gem, get her EP instead. Hayden's "My Hero..." is great also, this girl can sing! She's also on the Ice Princess Sndtrck ("I Fly")which i recommend in addition to "Go Figure" If they let her, she has a huge future
Output: NEG
An interesting change . This is different from most classical and instrumental cd's I have. It is neat to hear the euphonium showcased. You can tell that Adam Frey has a great sense of humor, the album art is fabulous! The album has a great variety, Flight of the Bumblebee is fantastic!  I highly recommend this cd for anyone who wants a little something different in their classical collection
Output: POS
BEST PUNK BAND EVER . This is what punk is all about. Fast music, ripping bass solos, and good ... lyrics. The casualties is what hardcore punk is all about. I highly recomend this to any hardcore punk fa
Output: POS
Quality Retro . Whatever happened to melody, creativity, individuality and good old  beats?  Somewhere along the line it has been replace by singers who can't sing, write or play an instrument, songs without melodies and beats as monotonous as a flywheel.  Fortunately the Eurythmics are of the former school - turning out original, quality hits that showed a spark of genius at times.  ("Sweet Things" is perhaps the most famous song of the decade - deservedly so.) The haunting voice, odd instrumentation and artistic approach to every track makes this one a winner.  My grade:
Output: POS
Shock and Awe . I feel like such a fool!  This album is 6 years old and I heard it for the first time a few weeks ago.  What's more, I've since asked several of my friends who also love neo-soul music if they've heard it, and may of them didn't even know WHO I was talking about.  That is a crime, because this album is fantastic.  Fantastic, I say.  It's one of those albums where I did not have to look at the album credits to see who wrote and produced the songs.  It's obvious from how his voice perfectly compliments the music that his is not simply the voice chosen to sing these songs that someone else wrote.  This is what I appreciate most about the Neo-soul genre; the tendency for the artists who perform the music to be more than just singers.  They are musicians.  (This is what is so frustrating about Brian McKnight, incidentally.  He is a musician, but still refuses to sing in his vocal range.  Many of the songs that he has written for himself are too high for him!  That just shouldn't be)  In any case, go get this album if you like good music
Output: POS
CARS SUCK, ACDC SUCK, BOSTON SUCK, AND STEVE MILLER SUCK . THE CARS HAVE TO BE ONE OF THE MOST OVERRATED BANDS OF ALL TIME.  THEY HAVE ONLY MADE 1 DECENT SONG IN BYE BYE LOVE. REST OF THEIR SONGS JUST PLAIN SUCK. I MEAN WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE LOUSY BANDS IN  QUEEN, CARS, ACDC, BEATLES, STONES, WHO, STEVE MILLER, AND BOSTON? GOOD BANDS ARE REQUIRED TO BE DIRE STRAITS, FOREIGNER, GUNS N' ROSES, NIRVANA, GREEN DAY, AEROSMITH, AND JOE WALSH.  DON'T READ THE 5 STAR REVIEWERS FOR THIS TERRIBLE COMPILATION. GO GET A BETTER ALBUM FROM NIRVANA INSTED.  PS THE CARS SUCK
Output: NEG
all the songs sound the same . I think all the songs sound the same and like she is trying to sound like Avril.
Output: NEG
Not worth it. . Recordings sound like they were all done the same day,  in as little time as possible, with the least amount  of studio talent.  Terrible
Output: NEG
Moving smartly along ... . Well, let's put it this way ...    I bought this when the vinyl was first released.  Went with all the other APP albums I had.  My 700 or so vinyl discs have since been entrusted to an old friend.      I've since purchased *almost* all the APP CDs that I once had on vinyl.  Not this one.      For me, Pyramid was the pinnacle -- 5 stars.  Love the rest of the first four, as well as Stereotomy and Gaudi -- 4 stars.  I'd give 3 stars to Vulture Culture and Eye in the Sky.  But this one and Eve just didn't do it for me.    On a tangentially related note ... if you haven't heard Godley & Creme's Goodbye Blue Sky, try to find yourself a copy.  A rollicking good time
Output: NEG
Much better album to round out his shows . Just saw the "kid" the other night and the tracks he played from Long Time Coming blew the house away. What is missing on the studio versions are the blistering (understatement) leads he incorporated. The title track and Give Me Up Again both earned well deserved standing ovations. I can't wait for a live album. Myself, I just mixed a CD incorporating the best of all three albums and Long Time Coming makes it an all around great listen.
Output: POS
Done . SEAN COMBS....I will never call him that other name he goes by. LETS SAY THE SAGA STOPS HERE. SEAN MAY BE A GOOD BUSINESS MAN BUT HE IS NOT A RAPPER............. SEAN YOU SHOULD THANK BIGGIE EVERY NIGHT YOU LAY YOUR HEAD DOWN AND GO TO SLEEP...........    GREG LASSITER  www.misguidedproduction.co
Output: NEG
pure jazz . I was hapy to receive this cd and almost all of the songs play correctly but the last two songs will not play unless you do it manually. I Have a High end Harmon Kardon System so that is not why. I cleaned the disc but still no straight playthrough.   My wife is p'od since she doesn't know how to manually start these two songs.
Output: POS
One Star For the One Track I Liked . I'm going to the trouble of writing this review to warn you: this cd is not like the other Putumayo cds. No, it is not fun, hip, relaxing, good to dance to, or stimulating. It is a selection of hackneyed Sinatra-style slop sung by a variety of leery-sounding men with fake deep voices. I have this rule for music: if it makes me think of animated dogs kissing over pasta, it sucks. Consider yourself warned. If you like good music, try French Cafe instead
Output: NEG
Not Worth The Money!!! . As much as I like most of the songs on this CD...it's just too short. Also the production is lousy.  The recording quality sounds awful in places. Hopefully, the updated compilations are better. This one is not worth the money!!!
Output: NEG
Rifkin going from strength to strenghth . i have to admit Rifkin's version of the B Minor Mass, although shocked me a bit at first, managed to convert me to the one-singer-per-part theory. the point is that in Bach's sacred music human voices are used as instruments & usually pit against the instruments. so the chorus includes both the vocalists and the instrumentalists. with this in mind, Rifkin's theory works out fantastically in his musical directorship. the sounds are crisp, the balance between the vocalists and the ensemble is perfect. I got this CD after being convinced by the Mass in B Minor. Highly recommended
Output: POS
Dino Dino Dino!!! . I alway knew that Dean was a great camidian, but I wanted to find a collection of his greatest hits in song. I found it here on this disc. Dean had a great voice. No wonder the olive garden plays him so much in the background. I can even see why Regis Philbin plays him constantly in his office. This is a great disc to listen to. I did not grow up listening to this music, but over the last few years the music grew on m
Output: POS
Not All That . Dont buy this CD.  I dont know what all the hype is about, but boy was I fooled. The lyrics and the flow are below average, and yeah, there are some weird sounds in there, but the beats are nothing special either. I bought this, put it in my car, and within a couple songs I had to turn it off. I tried the next day, same thing. There is a lot of good underground hip-hop out there, so buy some of it instead
Output: NEG
incredible ...  worthy of more than 5 stars . Wow...what a great collection of songs, a wonderful album.  I am a fan of the Church, but even if you have never heard of them, you will find this disc amazing.  I am at a loss of words to decribe the songs.  My only regret is that there is not a DVD of performances of these songs. I would go upstairs and watch it all night
Output: POS
Dissapointment . In the past few months, I have gotten super into all of Devendra's other works, and was excited for another little delicious surprise like the others when I first picked this album up.  Oh, what a dissapointment I was in for.  The album does not carry through it's energy as many of Banhart's other albums do so well.  Also, having already heard many other versions of the same songs that are on here on his split album with Jana Hunter, I found these to be much more dull, and did not carry forward their emotion in the way that the other recordings do.  That being said, Devendra is always quite alright, if not wonderful.  I find his voice to be entirely charming, and he is generally a very talented song writer.      So, the moral?  If you couldn't really get into this recording, please don't give up on Devendra yet.  I highly recommend "Cripple Crow", his split album with Jana Hunter, and, if you are into music that is slightly more raw, "The Black Babies", which is my personal favorite
Output: NEG
Disappointing . I purchashed this CD remix single thinking it was a medley of the original songs, but it turns out it is just Prince remaking his old hits and blending them together.  It's a little deceitful that it doesn't say on the CD that these are re-recorded versions.  Very disappointing
Output: NEG
great listening . Nice listening and partying music from a seemingly low-brow but funny and wise movie
Output: NEG
Houston we have a problem!!!!!!!!! . Houston is doing it big.  Slim thug,Pall Wall, Chamillionare and Mike Jones.  All There albums are great.  But Slim thugs sticks out due to the neptunes.Like A Boss wouldn't have the same attitude if the neptunes hadnt made the beat.  1.Like A Boss  2.Click Clack  3.3 Kings  4.Already Platinum  5.I aint heard of that
Output: POS
A classic, blues or otherwise . Anyone who dismisses blues music as being sad and depressing and whiny should listen to this album. Sure, B.B. King sings about heartbreak and lost love in many of the songs, but he does so in such a way that it is uplifting, maybe just because you can relate to it and say "oh, that cat knows what I'm feeling". That, right there, is why this record is timeless. All of the songs, with the possible exception of "Help the Poor", are knockouts. This being a live album of course, the audience is absolutely IN LOVE with B.B. and the band, and people often shout out things like "Play it all night!" and "Tell it, B.B.!" If this were a studio album, it would not be nearly as good. The advantage of hearing blues live is that you get to hear a whole different atmosphere- people screaming, clapping, going wild for the sweet sound of Lucille. Which reminds me, not only is the guitar on this album fantastic, but also B.B.'s vocals are downright amazing! They range from a deep gravely tone to a sweet falsetto, and are some of the best blues vocals ever put to tape. If you do not own this, get it, just to hear classics like "Sweet Little Angel", "Worry Worry", "How Blue Can You Get", and "You Upset Me Baby". An absolute must-have
Output: POS
Soundrack itunes - not the movie - movie get's 5 stars . Oh, stop whining ... they're pretty smart in one sense.  They knew they had a good thing with "I Like to Move It."  Do I like it?  No.  Do I understand it?  Sure.  There are plenty of schmoes who will impulse buy and pay the whole thing.    Me?  I plan on buying it later when the price goes down.  To e-bay we go!
Output: NEG
Bob Dylan-Modern Times . This album is a masterpiece by a legend who, at 65 years old, topped the charts. Dylan is an extroadinary talent and seems to get even better with age. Every song is exceptional and showcases his great talent and songwriting ability
Output: POS
ONE SINGULAR SENSATION? YES, BUT ONLY THE ORIGINAL CAST ALBUM . It was, and remains, one singular sensation. A Chorus Line changed the face of American musical theater, with an urbane book by Nick Dante and James Kirkwood and sophisticated yet obvious lyrics and music by Ed Kleban and Marvin Hamlisch. The Pulitzer prize-winning musical has been resurrected in Broadway and on CD . . . And we can't wonder why. Those familiar with the original cast recording will cringe at the flatness of the "new" recording, a recording that's simultaneously intrusive on the memory and superfluous in any collection. Is this what Baayork Lee did for love
Output: NEG
Omglolz, he said "boobies." . What's wrong with BHG? Besides everything? Is it possible for them to write more than one good song in their pathetic lives? My sister burned this CD from a friend, most likely because she likes the Bad Touch song, and I'VE been the one having to hear it in the morning when she's getting ready for school. It's pathetic. I don't know how much I can stress the word "pathetic", but it's the only way to fully describe it. Out of 18 tracks, there's one, count it, ONE good song, "The Inevitable Return of The Great White Dope", because it's nothing like their other songs. Everything else on this album is just like "Fire Water Burn", "The Bad Touch", "Hell Yeah", you get the picture. Palm-muted, droning, songs with extremely explicit lyrics, which is the only reason people will remember them. Isn't it about time to come out of the 13-16 year old stage? Having lyrics about sex won't get you any. Bands like Blink-182, Sum 41, and System of a Down have funny songs, but they have their limits.  About the "music": 1)Palm-muting doesn't make a song good. I get it. You can palm-mute. So can most people who play guitar or bass. 2)Make your music more diverse and varied, or at least change your patterns. Elastica's self-titled album has 4-chord patterns, except they play faster, and the songs aren't much longer than two and a half minutes long (not that I'm comparing BHG to Elastica). 3)Do what you do "best", and don't try metal. "Magna Cum Nada" is BHG's horrible attempt to make something metal-ish. Stop.  The problem with Bloodhound Gang is that they just won't die. People like them somehow, and so they feel compelled to squeeze out more and more crap that gets worse and worse as it progresses, not saying that they were ever good.    Why don't we go through the songs and rate them, shall we?    1. I Hope You Die: See track 15  2. The Inevitable Return of The Great White Dope: Best song by BHG, but still not great.  3. Mama's Boy: See track 15  4. Three Point One Four: See track 15  5. Mope: See track 15  6. Yummy Down On This: See track 15    Catch my drift yet? I don't think I can fully show my displeasure with words. "1 star , because 0 is not an option" is exactly correct.    People, if you actually want Bloodhound Gang, copy it from someone. Maybe if they see their record sales go down, they'll actually think about quitting.    p.s. Track 15 is called "This is Stupid.
Output: NEG
What a Marvelous Album!!! Deitrick My Brother You've Done It Again . One thing I love about Deitrick, besides being annointed and a great singer, is that he stick with the themes of his albums names whether it be crossroads, or lost and found every song reflects what a person maybe going through in those stages. Nonetheless, Crossroads is a classic gospel album from start to finish. It should have gone a trillion times platinum, but hey he will get his recognition in due time. Amen to that. Ok, 7 days is mainly a celebration ablum, after all God did create everything in 7 days and that is something to celebrate about, with hot and funky beats that will have you dancing all over the place. Don't get me wrong the album does have traditional church songs and content but its a bit more funkier. Just imagine "God is Good" mixed with "Unity" mixed with "God didn't give up on me" through a whole album. This is the best way to explain it. Deitrick my friend, you are my favorite Gospel artist and truely annointed. I thank God for you everyday, Amen to that. Thank you Deitrick for obeying the Lords will to make wonderful music and most of all I thank God for creating you to make this wonderful music. All Glory is yours Jesus! Amen and Amen. Go and Get it!
Output: POS
Amazing Dance Song! . To tell you the truth, I can not find words to explain why this song is so amazing. The first time I heard the album version, I was like "Why choosing clocks, phones and ABBA samples for a first single? What is Madonna thinking?" After buying this single and hearing it loud at home, I could not stop dancing (specially the Stuart Price Remix). There is a feeling of "Leting go, forget your problems, feel free", not easy to describe everytime you hear it and dance to it. Even after, you will find yourself saying "Time goes by, so slowly, so slowly, so slowly...
Output: POS
One step forward two steps back . Following on from the fantastic 'The Duel' Allison Moorer's latest release 'Getting Somewhere' is a massive, massive  disappointment.  Quite simply the material on 'Getting Somewhere' is weak and gutless.   On the rare occasions Moorer tries to emulate the beauty and feel of 'The Duel' - such as on Hallelujah & New Years Day - Earle rips the heart out of the material with such an amateurish, pedestrian and thin production that you feel cheated ! Business and pleasure rarely mix and Moorer should take a long, hard look at this release and give serious consideration to re-installing RS Field next time around.    If Moorer wants a guitar groove that burns , drums that drive and vocals that mesmerise then Earle is simply not the man for the job.    Moorer is a fantastic talent who has one of the finest female voices of any genre (she can write a mean song too ! ) . This CD showcases none of her abilities and should be consigned to the bargain bins immediately
Output: NEG
Where's the Beef? . In the 70's there was American  British and Canadian rock. Its a shame that most living outside of Canada didn't get an opportunity to hear a lot more of the Canadian product. My biggest beef with all of the April Wine "greatest hits" compilations was the fact that most of the rocking early years has been largely ignored. Who put these compilations together? Where was lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Myles Goodwyn during all of this? Where is "Fast Train, Bad Side of the Moon, Drop Your Guns, Electric Jewels, Weeping Widow, Just Like That, You Could Have Been a Lady, Anything You Want, Victim for Your Love, Forever for Now, Cat's Claw, Come on Along, The Band Has Just Begun" etc etc etc? The albums "Electric Jewels, On Record and Stand Back" as well as "Live at the El Mocambo" are much more representative of April Wine. Canada rocked, we really did. You just wouldn't know it from this pap.
Output: NEG
Great Music! CD doesn't work in many players . These songs take me back and are all top hits! It should be noted that the CD will not play in some players. Some copy protected thing I guess. It would be nice if Amazon would list the players that don't work with these CDs so we could make a better buying decision. 2 stars for the player problems. 5 stars fot the music
Output: NEG
Kingston Trio . Listening to this cd took me back to my growing-up years.  I remembered all their songs I loved back then.  It's a great homecoming
Output: NEG
Buddha Bar VIII . You have Ike Turner and the King of Rhythm as artists for Buddha Bar VIII?  If I were to buy this CD? would this be accurate artists?  I would suggest  Amazon check their data base
Output: NEG
A young Sheryl Crow? . I bought this album because I liked her version of Underdog Victorious on Mountain Stage in Winter 2005.  I was disappointed with the version of Underdog Victorious on this album.  Her singing on the Mountain Stage show seemed more energetic and heartfelt whereas this album version seemed flat in comparison.  The album in general just sounds like a really young Sheryl Crow
Output: NEG
Incredible Mimick . Bubble from Ab Fab sounds exactly like Marilyn Monroe, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland and others.  What a talent.  She needs her own Las Vegas Show.  She would be beyond great!
Output: POS
should be black and blue for owning this . it sucks and the album cover is pretty boring to
Output: NEG
Good Soundtrack, but only if you LOVE the movie! . I enjoyed this soundtrack, but I love this movie also! Anybody that doesn't like the movie is more than likely not going to like this
Output: POS
A Wonderful collection of haunting songs. . ''Under A Violet Moon'' is a great CD for any Blackmore's Night fan. Lady Candice's voice is eerily haunting, yet comforting as well. Ritchie's miraculous guitar playing is perfectly blended with his wife's voice. A beautiful Masterpiece
Output: POS
wow !!! . i've got a few of the Colosseum cd's and i've never been terribly impressed with them...but this incarnation of the band is something else entirely. they take a much more rock approach and prog it out with fantastic results. the pace is driving and speeds along with purpose and supreme musicianship. every song is full of intricate time changes, killer solos, and great vocals. the second disc is a fine addition to the original. there's no sign of a filler cut...it's all outstanding stuff! a nice surprise, overall. i'm hooked
Output: POS
A few high points but mostly dull . Aphrodite must have been preoccupied when he mixed this one. For the most part the tracks drag on with no end in sight or build toward some invisible (and unmelodic) climax. There are a few with powerful beats and creative touches such as tracks 14 featuring Jungle Brothers and 13 featuring N.W.A. But for the most part the rappers take center stage and Aphrodite doesn't add much. If you really want to sample his talent buy his self titled CD
Output: NEG
HOLY S*IT . THIS ALBUM KICKS A*S, if you can't handle Angus Young in your face with amazing guitar solos then your p*ssy a*s needs too find music like Garth Brooks S*IT!
Output: POS
... BRUTAL PLANET ... seems too forced ... . "BRUTAL PLANET"    REVIEW:     In Alice Cooper's long and successful career (admittedly with ups and downs along the way), he has proved (to me at least) that he is one of the best lyricist in rock and roll history. Albums like "Love It To Death," "Killer," "Billion Dollar Babies," and "Welcome To My Nightmare" are just simply put - BRILLIANT. Alice was at the top of his game in the 70's. However, that is not to suggest that he's never released worthy material since then. In fact the quite opposite. Albums like his 1983 hidden gem "Dada," 1991's "Hey Stoopid" and the brilliant "The Last Temptation" (1994) is amongst some of Alice's best work.    However, in the summer of 2000, Alice unleashed BRUTAL PLANET, which was produced by Bob Marlette (Union - "The Blue Room") and executive produced by the great Bob Ezrin. While there are standout tracks like the title track, "Sanctuary," and "Take It Like A Woman" --- the album just falls flat. The new musical direction (Nu-Metal) seems too forced which is truly unfortunate because the album boasts some of the best lyrics Alice has ever written.     MUSICIANS:    Ryan Roxie ... Guitars  Phil X ... Guitars  China ... Guitars  Bob Marlette ... Bass  Eric Singer ... Drums    INTERESTING FACTS:    1. Released by Spitfire Records, "Brutal" Planet" peaked at #193 on the Billboard Top 200.    2. There was a Japanese/Australian bonus track called "Can't Sleep, Clowns Will Eat Me". That title was actually inspired by dialogue spoken in the hit animated show "The Simpsons".    3. The stage show - which can be seen on the "Brutally Live" DVD - is a post-apocalyptic landscape of wreckage that also features the Frankenstein machine, a Guillotine, two TV`s - and in some cases - three TV's showing weird video footage all through out the show.     PACKAGING:    The album cover - which was created by Kane Roberts' company PlanetFX - is a decent and once again, the booklet does feature  the album's lyrics.    APPROX. RUNNING TIME:    48 min. and 4 sec.    FINAL ANALYSIS:    Musically the album just plods along and is devoid of any real energy. Despite being lyrically well-written, "Brutal Planet" is certainly the most disappointing release from Alice since his 1989 album, "Trash". **1/2 out of 5.
Output: NEG
not what I remembered . i gotta say I used to love this album back in the late 70's . just purchased again thru amazon here and it really isn't as good as I remembered . . .they are quite loose, the songs don't stand the test of time, the playing not nearly as great as I remember it to be. . . surprisingly rough on groove. . . . not a true classic - i thought it wa
Output: NEG
Language, context and music . This is a somewhat interesting exploration of language, semantics and rhythm.  It is more surreal in it's use of deconstructed conversations placed with new and different contexts.  Some of it reminds one greatly of Korean Samul-nori music, which relies mostly upon percussion and rhythm that is based upon the Korean language (listen to No. 6, "An Animated Description of Mr. Maps" for a very clear example of such.  While some tracks are very ingaging and suggest a different musical line of exploration from much conventional music, there is a problematic sameness in instrumentation that is sometimes very uninteresting due to a lack of musical development. The Books could end up doing very well if they were to invest more time in their musical development of their ideas and instrumentation.  Layering samples can only go so far before it is boring
Output: POS
cd . When I got this cd I thought it was the music from the first version and that is the main reason I bought it. Its an ok cd just not my taste in music
Output: NEG
"Hank Penny" it's time to pay him his dues! . Back in the 40's and 50's (even the 30's going back to Milton Brown and Bob)Western Swing was in a class all it's own. Either you loved it or not,in most cases there was no inbetween. Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys swore to Great Fame as did Bob's steel player Leon. Milton Brown who started it all would of ruled the roost if not for his early death in the late 30's. Spade Cooley was a real favorite even had a TV show and at one time was bigger then them all except he ended up doing time for a murder rap. He was the first to coin the phrase "Western Swing". Over the years there were many others like Curly Williams,Tex Williams,Elton Brittand Pee Wee King to name a few.But when I want to hear some of the finest Swing music from who I believe to be the Greastest Western Swing song writer as well as artist there is only one choice,"Hank Penny and his Radio Cowboys". Hank is about the most under rated Country and Western artist ever to go on the stage. His music is second to none and his lyrics can stop a coon in it's tracks! If you want to really get the best music that Hank ever put out it is essential to get this CD"Crazy Rhytm" along with his 2CD set "King of Hillbilly Bebop". Both of these sets will open a whole new world of Western Swing to any listener. If you never heard of Hank Penny or heard his music you are in for a treat. His lead female singer was the great Jaye P. Morgan who had great fame in the 50's and 60's as a crooner. I admit that this music is not for everyone and i would bet that only about 10% of todays so called Country Music enthusiasts will apperciate this goldmine of classics. Hits like "Flamin'Mamie" and "Peroxide Blond" are some of the best "Hillbilly" music that will ever be recorded. "Wide Open Spaces" and "Little Red Wagon" are classics that only Hank could pull off.This is the real thing if your love of music is like mine (my wife has adopted "Western Swing"as one of her favorite sounds also). Again please keep in mind if your idea of Country Music is watching some half baked,half naked, B-girl, bimbo on a perverted modern video that they now show on TV singing worthless songs that sound no more Country then Perry Como ,but just like pop hits from the 70's then this classic music ain't for you,believe me it ain't. If your idea of enjoying music is sitting back and listening to Ernest Tubb singing "I'm like Driftwood on the River of Regret" then I'm certain you will dig Hank!                               "Enjoy" Joe Kopec
Output: POS
Traditional Lullabies . The title is misleading.  This is a collection of New Wave renditions of traditional songs.  Unless you are a New Wave fan, it may drive you nuts.  New Wave adults may love it.  My baby payed little attention in contrast to  BabyGenius' &quot;Favorite Nursery Rhymes&quot; which clearly draws his  interest and smiles
Output: NEG
Amazing studio-CD of Zucchero . This is a studio-CD with more songs then on the live DVD of the ZU & CO performance in The Royal Albert Hall.   It is a pleasure to listen to the high quality songs (solo and harmony) of Zucchero with world famous artists like Sting, Mouse, Pavarotti, etc.  Drive in your car for hours and hours listening to this CD and you never want to stop
Output: POS
One of those shows . That title probably gives the wrong impression. But there are a few different types of musicals. The ones that you have to see to understand, the ones you can just listen to and get the jist of it, and then those that some one has to explain it to you after you've seen and listened to it. This show is one that you have to see. I haven't seen the show, so this revue is based soley on my impression after listening to it, and I wasnt really entertained. A good bit of the music is tap dancing, and that just inst as thrilling as it would be if you were seeing it. So, know that a good bit of what you will be listening is tap dancing. The actual singing has some good moments. Its also has some extremly grating moments, which may have been for effect in the show, but not pleasent to listen to. I would definitly listen to samples of as many songs as you can before you decide to buy this one. Collectors should get it just because they collect, but others should probably not by this one blindly. If your getting a gift for someone who likes "musicals" this wouldnt be one to get. Fav song: "Lynching Blues"
Output: NEG
Mega Craptitude . this hippy master of CHEESE made my middle years a living HELL with his horrid M.O.R. sap toons! How can ANYONE actually praise these corntastic AM gold leftovers from an era that had some REAL music  going on? This is like putting AIR SUPPLY over the BEATLES as a GREAT ROCK BAND---wake up America!
Output: NEG
I'm a fan...but . this CD is not good.  Luckily, I only paid 5 bucks for the used copy.  I mean do we really want to hear incomplete songs?  I don't.  The couple of actual completed songs are pretty good so it gets 2 stars as opposed to the one star it probably deserves.  Bruce really took a page from Gene's book here and went after the money.  Should be an EP and nothing more
Output: NEG
NOT WHAT I  EXPECTED . I was thinking along the lines of the daughter father duo of Nat King Cole and  daughter. This was some what not up to what I was looking for. Skip it
Output: NEG
Simply the best . The cd includes versions of &quot;All or Nothing&quot; and &quot;Dov'and L'amore&quot;. The &quot;All or Nothing&quot; remixes are fantastic, specially 'Almighty Definite Mix'.  All &quot;Dov'e l'amore&quot; versions are great, with a special attention to 'Tony Moran's Anthem Mix' and 'Ray Roc's Latin Soul Vocal Mix', turning this new single one of her bests.  The beautiful cover follows the same style of the &quot;Greatest Hits&quot; collection and the show in Las Vegas, available in VHS and DVD, a must have!
Output: POS
You Won't Get Sick of This One . We've been listening to this one every night for 16months, and we still love it.  The music is beautiful, not cloying or sweet.  And maybe it's just because we don't understand the lyrics, but it doesnt' get tiresome or seem condescending like so much children's music does. Not every song is a winner - there's one that's slightly annoying -- but basically, this is music I'd listen to even if I didn't have twins. Plus, as soon as it goes on my kids start nodding off.  Maybe it's just a Pavlovian response, but hey, whatever works
Output: POS
Wonderful experience . I had the opportunity to see Tom Braxton play for an extremely happy crowd at his almamader, Dunbar Middle School (then Dunbar High School). "Julian's Smile" and "Bounce" are superbly played, smoothe and fresh sound. See him live if you get the chance, buy the CD anyway
Output: POS
Not Worth the Time or Money . Puddle of Mudd exploded into the contemporary pop/rock scene around 2000.  This album is representative of their entire catalogue.  For those music fans who want to hear true hard rock, pick up a good copy of any early Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath.  For anyone wanting true grunge, pick up any copy of an Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, or Nirvana album.  Puddle of Mudd shamelessly (and inaccurately) self-promotes their band/sound as both hard-rock and grunge, while living up to neither.  Since most of their fans seem to be pretty young, they've been able to pull this sham off, mainly because their audience has never been exposed to any of the aforementioned bands...and honestly has no desire to listen to any older music.  The songs on this album are extremely redundant, with little variation of riffs or overall aesthetics from one track to the next.  The lyrics are horribly compiled to offer nothing more than a vocal rhythm and subpar content.  This album is a waste of both time and money for anyone interested in listening to any worthwhile rock
Output: NEG
Amazing Melodic Death Metal . This is in my opinion the best performace from Anders. He mixes his higher pitched vocals found prominatly on the newer albums with the classic Melo Death vocals found on earlier albums. There is also some low talking thrown in a few songs, Bullet Ride being one of them.  Musically, while its not their best, it is very good. Similar to the vocals they mix old and new sound on this CD to create a masterpiece. Pounding and yet melodic guitar work is the In Flames trademark. Also, Daniel's drumming on this album is probably his finest hour, a standout for him being Brush the Dust Away.   Stand out tracks overall are:    Bullet Ride  Pinball Map  Square Nothing  Brush the Dust Away    All the songs on here are awesome those are just my favorites. This is a good CD for newcomers because it isnt too much like the old or new and its a great mix.    All in all, this is not only one of my favorite CDs from In Flames, but all time as well
Output: POS
Everyone please stop mis-leading people w/ 5 stars!!! It's about 2.5 . Look, Zakk rocks. I've followed his entire career, so when I say Pride and Glory is weak, I mean it. The southern rock twinge is actually pretty cool and Zakk plays some nice solos on the softer tunes on CD. But it always goes back to the same thing for every artist--SONGWRITING. It's just not good here. Too many tracks sound alike and the songs are just thrown together. Track 5 is OK. Rest is mostly filler. Nothing you will remember 5 mins. after you change the CD. Sorry Zakk, but it sounds like you threw this together in 1 drinking binge weekend. Good move to kill the Pride. Now if you want good acoustic and blues from Zakk, get BOOK OF SHADOWS. It blows away this lame effort. Pride and Glory should only be purchased from the bargin bin. ROCK ON BLS
Output: NEG
you could fit a puppy in there . woww oh yea um no talent. not fun to listen to, way to much unneccessary screaming. nothing goes well with anything. this is the only screamo band tht can give me a headache..sorry. the only ok song is TO the Readers. All the other ones are repetitive and just are not goo
Output: NEG
I see there is no 187 . Making it no reason to even consider getting this filler filled P.O.S
Output: NEG
Can I get my money back . This is at best a rip-off of the tremendous talent we have come to know as Shinia Twain, COUNTRY singer.   This music may have done well and good in it's time, but Shinia is a bonafide Country Queen now and for anyone to use her name and status to capitalize on anything but the country music star we have all come to know and love is a rip-off.   Yes, this album  is a rip-off as is. Were it presented as Shinia (Eileen), circa 1990, "Disco queen" It would have been a fairer description of this music then what it was.   Can I get my money back?    3of4  El centro, CA
Output: NEG
Classic EP from dem Cleveland Boyz . Bone's first official release (not counting the rare and hard to find "B.O.N.E. Enterprise" album from 92 or 93). Classic, not much more to say, even though it's only 5 songs, they're all classics or damn good songs. With all 5 members on here, Flesh was still around, you get the beginning to one of the best groups ever in rap, and in their prime, as what they did was something new and orioginal and everone loved it. Production is insane, like on E.1999, and mostly handled by the great DJ Uneek, who's beats fit them so well, and some help from Yella. A must have album     #3 - 10 (CLASSIC their first big song -- great beat)   #4 - 9 (tight beat)   #5 - 9.5 (tight beat)   #6 - 8.5   #7 - 10 (CLASSIC -- f/ Eazy E)     KRAYZIE -- Anthony Henderson -- b. 6/3/74 -- Cleveland, OH   BIZZY -- Bryon Anthony McCane -- b. 9/12/76 -- b. Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH   LAYZIE -- Steven Howse -- b. 9/23/75 -- Cleveland, OH   WISH -- Charles Scruggs -- b. 2/17/75 -- Cleveland, OH   FLESH -- Stanley Vernell Howse -- b. 6/10/73 -- Cleveland, OH     BONE THUGS!!!!!   check all my review
Output: POS
A soul crying out for love, like all souls do... . This is undeniably a tragic yet great album.  A friend of mine can't play it anymore, because he can't stand hearing a soul in torment, which is what the album is.  It's so naked emotionally.  Spence just bears everything, his very being, his very soul.  The only other albums that come close to this is Nick Drake's final studio album, Pink Moon, and Lee Hazlewood's emotionally wretching Requiem for an Almost Lady.  I won't recount Spence's back story, for other reviewers have done it very well.  The songs go right to your very being.  There is no BS here.  This was who Spence was at the time, warts and all.  It is a testament to another sensitive, young soul destroyed by celebrity, the "business", drugs, etc., etc..  This was Spence's only real solo album, and it's a true masterpiece, mysterious, moving, and beautiful.
Output: POS
These guys rock! . I first heard this band in the movie 'Desperado'.  I have a couple of their CD's and really enjoy the grooves while driving.  If you're a big top 40 fan, (Britney Spears, etc.) You may not like it.  The songs are not cranked out of the radio play tune machine and have bizzare subject matter.  Keep it up Tito!    P.S.  I have tried with poor success to get my friends into this band, but I stand by my taste
Output: POS
Pretty good . I'm not usually a fan of "power metal", but this was a pretty good cd all the same.  Some of the songs sound basically the same but there are few that stand out.  Great guitar riff on song 5 The Edge of Paradise. Overall worth buying!
Output: POS
Every track takes you 'across the pond' . You will not be disappointed by this delightful album!  This may be  sacrilege, but the Chieftains can get old after a while (well, they ARE  old)...and Altan is certainly a breath of fresh air.  These folks know what  they're doing, and you can hear it in their whimsical reels.  I look  forward to getting more of their stuff.  Highly recommended
Output: POS
This CD could have been way better! . This CD Sucks. I mean Bruce Springstein is such a has been. Dude retire please!  U2 also another has been group. I think someone needs to revamp the Grammy nominations and choose some really great music. Ya know songs that will last forever and never grow old!!
Output: NEG
It Took Me 4 Months To Buy....Now I Know Why . Although this album is a bit more insightful and less materialistic than his previous work, with the exception of BluePrint which is a classic and in a class of its own, I wasn't so anxious about him coming back or this album in general. He should've retired after Blueprint if he wanted to do it while he was ontop. The Black Album was alot better than the BluePrint2 which was one disc so-so to good and second disc made of 90% filler.   While this album shows a more storytelling, poet side of Jay-Z, it ain't exactly his best work. Actually this falls down at the bottom, right beneath his 1997 Vol 1 album. While his maturity as an artist has improved, his lyrical content has suffered. The first 5 songs are classic Jay-Z and the last two songs are classic hip-hop but the rest of the album in between sound more like demos of MC such&such. In my opinion, he has faltered quite a bit on this album, this is right under BluePrint2; BluePrint2 should've never been two discs let alone be a sequel to a hip-hop classic. Kingdom Come has a few good moments starting with the intro and leaving at Lost One, then coming back with Minority Report and ending altogether with Beach Chair, which could've had a better song title given the point of the song. Beyonce, Usher & Ne-Yo, John Legend and Chrisete could've been more utilized than singing hooks, let alone singing hooks on so-so songs. More thought could've been put into the album to make it a 3, and more could've been covered to make it a 4. But Jay is starting to let his Def Jam position affect him.
Output: NEG
Awesome collection of a variety of Bossa Nova! . This is a very good collection I stumbled across and has the original (and pretty much best) versions of all the hits - and I disagree with the last reviewer who cited &quot;Chega de Saudade&quot; as being bad without the  lyrics - it's one of my favorites and is such a perfect tune that it needs  no lyrics!  Get this album if you are even slightly interested in Bossa  Nova - it has quickly become one of my staples..
Output: POS
This IS baby making music. . Well, I am amazed that at 64 or 65 years old Ron Isley is still making incredible music.  However, some of the lyrics are explicit.  This CD would be great for a honeymoon.  The CD should have a sticker on it entitled, "SERIOUSLY, FOR ADULTS WHO WANT TO CONCEIVE CHILDREN!"  But I guess that's why the CD is entitled, "Baby Making Music.
Output: POS
Nothing More Than A Bootleg Of Poor Quality . My feelings are very mixed on the live performance by 2Pac. But in the end, I feel it is a CD that should be avoided unless you absolutely need everything issued under 2Pac's name.     The sound quality is terrible; it would not rate well if being issued as a bootleg. The CD starts off with a Live Medley, but drops in about the middle of California Love. Even the most idiotic bootlegger would not make such a mistake.    If you decide to continue listening, it is probably because there is a dearth of live material by 2Pac that has found its way to CD. But because of that, why would something of such poor quality be the best for a commercial release?     And at the end of the 40 or so minutes, it becomes obvious...Suge Knight was trying one more time to cash in on 2Pac's legacy before his label became totally insignificant.    The CD does not have the Amaru logo on it, meaning that Afeni Shakur did not approve the release. But Knight's name is written in bold letters anywhere it can fit.    After taking it all in, Knight should have done 2Pac's fans a favor and just made an appeal for donations on the Internet.
Output: NEG
repeat offender in the series that promises extended versions . This time around, we get a fair amount of 7" versions and edits. Track times:    1. Born to be Alive (6:05) (12" edit)  2. rock your baby (6:26)  3. you make me feel mighty real (5:29)  4. don't leave me this way (5:43)  5. macho man (5:14)  6. in the bush (3:35) (7")  7. hot shot (3:34) (7")  8. bad girls (4:59) (album version)  9. he's the greatest dancer (6:15)  10. planet rock (6:24)  11. swearin to god (4:04)  12. this time baby (5:53)(edit
Output: NEG