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Fully developed Canterbury sound . This excellent 1975 album shows Hatfield & the North adopting a full blown Canterbury rock sound - a nice mixture of quirky prog and jazz rock.  Although folks refer to a Canterbury style before 1975 (I include myself here too), the bands lumped under the Canterbury style pre-1975 were incredibly disparate and utilized a broad spectrum of musical styles.  The Henry Cow (experimental) - Caravan (pop prog) continuum comes to mind in fact.  It was not until the mid-1970s however, that a distinct Canterbury sound emerged (quirky, proggy, jazz rock) and this album is a superb example.    The core lineup includes a virtual who's who of Canterbury rock: Phil Miller (guitars); drummer Pip Pyle; Richard Sinclair (vocals, bass guitar); and Dave Stewart (Hammond organ, electric piano, tone generator.  The additional musicians are also among the Canterbury luminaries and include Jimmy Hastings (flute, soparano and tenor saxophone); Mont Campbell (French horn); Lindsay Cooper (oboe and bassoon); Tim Hodgkinson (clarinet), and finally the Northettes (Barbara Gaskin, Amanda Parsons, and Ann Rosenthal).  All of the musicians are absolutely top shelf and the individual performances are breathtaking.  The ensemble work is also very intricate and there are some fairly dexterous meter shifts.  I feel that Richard Sinclair's vocals (and bass playing) are both excellent and it is always a treat to hear him perform whether with Caravan, Hatfield & the North, or Camel.    The nine tracks on the album are arranged into two largish suites, including tracks 1-8 and the massive 20'13 Mumps suite.  As I mentioned, although progressive rock is the dominant style, there is a good bit of jazz rock.  In fact, there may be slightly more jazz rock than was found on the 1974 debut.  There is also the whimsical Canterburian sense of humor - I think this is also a distinctive feature of the Canterbury "thing".  Greater emphasis is placed on instrumental sections and lengthy "jams" are scattered across the album, where Dave and Phil really get a chance to shine.  The Northettes also add a very nice, dreamy touch to each piece, and the woodwind playing, (especially Jimmy's flute work), heighten this effect.  There are also brief experimental sections too - the last few minutes of Fitter Stoke has a Bath is a good example of this.  Overall, although I don't feel that Rotter's Club is much different than the debut, some folks might notice a bit of more of a jazz rock approach.      The bonus tracks include alternate takes of Big John Wayne Socks Psychology on the Jaw and Chaos at the Greasy Spoon, in addition to the extremely jazzy track Halfway between Heaven and Earth, the thunderous (it is unbelievably heavy) Oh, Len's Nature!, and the once again very jazz-rocky Lying and Gracing (it sounds live but there is no indication of where it was recorded).  These last three tracks are superb.    All in all, this is an excellent Hatfield & the North album and is highly recommended along with the 1973 debut
Output: POS
some wonderful songs but a boring album... . I'm a huge u2 fan but maybe I'm the only one on this world who doesn't like r.e.m. very much.I find songs like drive,everybody hurts and man on the moon(one of my favourite)very beautiful.But the other songs are boring and ripetitive.I don't know why people say that this is one of the best album in music.I hope one day I'll understand this band..
Output: NEG
Not So Like More of Mark . Another reviewer has stated that Mark often.It's good songs.Small package.Bring home some milk ok?It gets out stains too
Output: NEG
Finally available! . I'm so thrilled to discover this recording is out on CD as I've worn out my cassette. Brilliant playing, group interaction...the sense of urgency in this performance as Bill neared the end of his life his heart-rending.   I never write reviews but this is one of my favorite albums of all time
Output: POS
One hit album . I bought this album due to the song "Soak up the sun".  I was dissappointed when it was the only good song on the cd.  I still believe Sheryle Crow keeps it real(Just not on this album)
Output: NEG
Not A Very Good Debut... . Tony Yayo's "Thoughts of a Predicate Felon" suffers from the fact that Tony Yayo simply doesn't know who he is (or who he is supposed to be) on this album. Before I listened to this album, I expected to hear gritty, descriptive rhymes about Yayo's criminal life. Unfortunately however, I, like many of you, tuned into tracks such as "Tattle Teller," "Curious," and "Project Princess." For an ex-convict, that is not the type of message you want to project to an audience that is expecting something more... hardcore; something better. On tracks such as "Live By The Gun" and "Homicide," Yayo delivers my aforementioned desire for "harder" lyrics, but tracks such as these are few and far between. Hopefully Tony Yayo can focus on doing this for his next album but for now, this debut album is simply a dissapointment
Output: NEG
No Why Ruben . Ruben Did Not Do This Song Justice. If You Are Going To Cover A Song You Better Do A Better Job Then The Origal. If You What To Hear Flying Without Wings Song Like It Should Be Check Out Westlife
Output: NEG
Wow!!!!!! . BE doesn't live up to the hype?  Whoever wrote that editorial needs to be punished. The court jester doesn't deserve to live.  Not only does BE live up to the hype; BE is the hype.  Common and Kanye reminiscent of Quincy and Michael, the early years.  When Michael was still black and male.  Simply stated, BE flows.  If BE were any tighter we couldn't afford it.  No need to skip or go back. Just enuff songs to make you listen to it again.  Great work of art.  Common and Kanye - damn!!!!
Output: NEG
Absolutely righteous!!! . Great musicianship and well throughtout lirycs. It's brilliant, original, melodic, fast and vicious. Weel done melodies, incredible solos. Can't go wrong with this one!
Output: POS
Another Winning Williams Film Score . Although he had written a number of film scores prior, John Williams  really began to score as a film composer with Star Wars.  Since then he has  composed a number of winning film scores, this score from Amistad certainly  being no exception.  As good as the film is, this music is good enough to  stand on its own and is worth the listen, even if one has not seen the  film
Output: POS
Not the music from this movie . This is not the music from the movie. This purchase was a Major dissapointment. You would do beter searching for the music credits for titles, then download the tracks form your music subscriber
Output: NEG
They did it! . Boyz II Men's Coolhighharmony is 1 of the best CD's i ever bought. I LUV IT!!! first, i was only getting the cd for the hit, "End of the road". when i had just got the cd, i listend to the entire thing and soon i wasnt skipping tracks to go to end of the road, i was listening to the whole thing. Every song on this cd is good. its been almost 9 years and i still favor this cd
Output: POS
Puddle of Mudd - My New Favorite Album . If you like Nickelback and Theory of a Deadman, you are in for a treat. This group rocks! Where Nickelback's Chad punches out his lines (most excellent), Puddle of Mudd is very melodious and has a great all-round sound going. This album is absolutely their best work to date and I am excited to hear some new tunes from this awesome band. Keep 'em coming! :
Output: POS
One good song. . I absolutely loved that song "Carry On Wayward Son" which sounds like one of the greatest stuff in history. Rest of the other songs on this album are not that good. 2-stars
Output: NEG
I've just heard the best!!! . My wife and I just returned from the John Jorgenson concert in Jonesborough, TN.  We agreed that neither of us expects to ever hear a finer guitarist!  We bought two of his CDs during intermission (including Franco-American Swing).  As much as we will enjoy listening to them for years to come, nothing will replace the rare privilege of "seeing" this master play.  The experience can't be described with words.  The audience even gave him a standing ovation at the intermission of his two set show!  And two more before the end of the evening's concert.  Buy this CD ... you aren't likely to regret it.  And check out his web site www.johnjorgenson.com to see if he is playing anywhere near you.  It will be worth the drive to catch his show.
Output: POS
BEWARE - SUPER AUDIO CD Format Does Not Play!!! . With great anticipation, I purchased this CD but it came in some obscure "Super Audio CD" format by Sony. It is unplayable on my CD player and unreadable on my laptop. The Amazon product description does not designate this. Bummer. Now I have to go through some return/replace hassle
Output: NEG
WOW Gospel 2005 . This is a nice CD and should provide hours of listening enjoyment.   I had been waiting for this CD to come out and I an not in the least bit disappointed
Output: POS
Good sound but poor selections . Technicaly this is an excellent performance, however the choice of selections is doleful and does not bring much Christmas cheer to the listener.  The earlier CD releases by Chanticlier were wonderful but this one misses the mark
Output: NEG
A Hidden Gem . It seems that many want to place Kim Richey in a box and she just doesn't seem to fit in one.  Like Shawn Colvin, she is someone who just has her own category.  This is actually my favorite of all the Kim Richey I own, followed by "Bitter Sweet" and "Rise".  My favorite song on "Glimmer" is "Didn't I" and the title song is great as well.  Give this one a try and enjoy.
Output: POS
A Really a good Steve Vai CD! . I had lost track of Steve Vai for a while....In the early 90's I bought "Passion and Warfare"(an instant classic!!)but I did not buy anything after that, cause I just felt so good with Passion and Warfare that I didn't want to be let down by his next releases. Deep inside, I must have thoght that might happen...  Well resently I stopped by sony's website, and I fell in love with the sound clips for this CD. I bought it, and I have been enchanted ever since! It's a different CD, but no disapointments. Some fans don't like Steve's singing, but what he sings here is ok. It won't hurt. This is a statement, and I can't wait to hear part 2 and 3 when they are released
Output: POS
This album wasn't that good . I didn't like this album that much. Only songs i liked are The MC, Step Into A World, A Friend, Can't Stop Won't Stop. Just To Prove A Point song was horrible and i don't know why he tried to do a rock song. Putting Puff Daddy on the Step Into A World remix was a terrible decision by KRS. The songs were too short on this album also.
Output: NEG
The Best Cd Ever . I am 31 - but grew up on country music.  I love all music - but especially older country music.  I love Hank senior Johnny Cash etc.  This CD is one of my very best purchases ever.  I have a large music collection.  If you enjoy his music -this is a must buy.  Don't think twice. The best music is a souls essence released in song
Output: POS
Psychedelia Classic! . "The Who Sell Out" is one among ( at least 3 ) several Who master pieces. With its build up as a commercial radio station program with commercials in between the songs and overall great songwriting, the album may very well be the most varied and most entertaining Who album.    1967 was a year of psychedelia in rock music and the Who were among the pioneers of that trend. This is obvious from the first track of the album "Armenia in the Sky". The outstanding single "I Can See For Miles" is among the very best psychelia songs recorded.     The acoustic "Mary Anne With the Shaky Hand" is another Who favourite - beautiful melody, great rhythm and intelligent lyrics.  Actually the lyrics are overall great on this album  - with wit and homour.    Songs like "Odorono" and "Tattoo" are rarely included on Who compilations - and they're both bound to be great positive surprises to the first-time listener of the album.     "Our Love Was" and "I Can't Reach" are other fine tracks - both more in the style of their previous album "A Quick One".     I might be expected that the short commercials ( most of them musically done ) would be annoying after the first couple listens - but this is really not the case. These short tracks works great in the context of the album.     Only the final two tracks of the original album seem a little out of place. Townshend's acoustic "Sunrise" is quite beautiful, but "Rael" feels somewhat longwinded and dated.    Most of the bonus-tracks are great - most of the apparently were only left out due to lack of space on the vinyl format.     Try to shuffle the tracks - the bonus-tracks really fit in nicely with the originals.
Output: POS
5 Stars for Batman . What more is there to say about Danny Elfman's Batman score?  It's one of the most popular and well-known scores of all time.  Thousands of people have written their opinions of it.  What more can I say?  I can say how it affected me personally.  It was the first movie score I ever bought, and it was brought to my attention from my dad when we watched the film together as he said "listen to this music in the opening credits Riley".  Since then, my score collection has expanded 400 times, and my life and filmmaking career have thrived because of it.    What can I say, really?  I can't continue to bore you with pointless anecdotes.  I can say that this music is incredible and still in my top 5 of all time.  It's Elfman's best work.  It's heroic, it's dark, it's thematic (I dare you not to whistle the Batman theme when this CD is over), it's operatic, it's over-the-top, it's action packed, it's brilliant from start to finish.  There isn't any wasted space on this album.  Elfman has a job to do, and does it with rarely elsewhere seen success.  He practically created this idea of a "dark superhero theme", and while the movie was a slight dissappointment, this CD continues to thrill people of any generation.  What can I say?  This score is a masterpiece.  End of discussion.  cheers  K
Output: POS
Awesome Music!  Some of the best I've ever heard! . The movie is awesome, but the cd is equally amazing.  Awe-inspiring, from quiet, peaceful music to the full orchestra in the finale at the end, this is one of the best soundtracks ever written!  A great gift to yourself or friends
Output: POS
Not many lullabyes in Spanish . As others have noted, this turns out to be only a handful of lullabyes in Spanish sung by Maria Del Rey, plus nursery rhymes spoken by children and men (not very good for putting a baby to sleep), plus the whole thing repeated in English.  In addition, I had been looking for traditional Latin American pieces and apparently all of these are contemporary.  Don't waste your money...I'm planning on giving my copy away if I can figure out someone I know who could actually use it
Output: NEG
Awesome CD - MUST BUY . This CD is so great.  There is such a good variety of songs on here that you will be happy with listening to it over and over again.  "Save a horse, ride a cowboy" is an upbeat, witty song that will make you want to get up on the table and let loose!  Well worth your money
Output: POS
Excellent - but no substitute for seeing them live! . I love this album. If you are a jam band fan you will love this CD/album. Some one I know thought it sounded a lot like the Grateful Dead when I played it for them. I bought this CD after seeing them for the first time live. They are a great band and are very "together" with their sound. Found this CD addictive and never seem to get tired of it. GREAT BUY!     I only put 4 out of 5 stars because they are still better live than the CD.
Output: POS
Largely unessential remixes. . "Things Falling Apart" is the remix album that followed "The Fragile", and is remixes of material from that record.  After the high standard set by "Further Down the Spiral", I had lofty expectations, and that could be effecting my opinion of this one, I largely found that this album falls short of its predecessor in all ways.    It could be the choice of material-- largely sticking to the song forms, I think the remixers missed an opportunity to really place with something atmospheric and create something unique-- I mean, did we really need three versions of "Starf***ers, Inc"?  I find the original to be subpar, and remixing a weak song isn't going to produce a strong one, regardless of the efforts Sherwood, Oglivie, and Clouser put into their remixes.  Ditto for Hillibrandt's take on "The Wretched"-- its not one of the stronger pieces on the record.  And where's the remixes of "We're In This Together" or instrumentals like "Just Like You Imagined" or "Complication"?  This material has a depth and detail to it that suggest it could well receive a remix.    Now mind you, its not all bad on here, Reznor and Moulder's reconstruction, "The Great Collapse" (pulling in samples from at least a couple songs and layering them on top of a good beat) is very listenable, Benelli's remix of "The Frail" as a string piece may surpass the original in terms of delicate beauty, and the cover of Gary Numan's "Metal" is fantastic.  But overall, this is somewhat of a weak effort
Output: NEG
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY REVERB . PRODUCTION SUCKS THE LIFE OUTTA THIS RELEASE. GIVES ME A HEADACHE. WHINING, WHINING...THE VOCALS ARE REAL PATHETIC. SAVE YOUR MONEY
Output: NEG
LYKE OMG!!!! . I LUV FALL OUT BOY!!!!!!!!!    AWL SONGS GET 10 OUTTA 10!!!!!!    DESERVS ALL 6 STARSS!!!
Output: NEG
Nostalgic, wimpy pop . I grew enamored with Eric Carmen's music, drawn in by not only the many honest, complicated emotions of his first two solo albums (especially Boats Against The Current) but also by the occasionally hard-hitting pop of The Raspberries.  I got away from Carmen's work for a long time, but recently have been relistening to the old LP's and gave Change of Heart a spin.  After hearing it again, I was surprised at three things.  First, most songs seemed half-baked, with the chorus on most making a quick appearance and then repeating endlessly.  These are short songs, devoid of development and any compositional reach.  Second, the production seemed both overdone and timid at the same time.  Overdone in the all-star backing musicians (Danny Kortchmar! Leland Sklar!  Nigel Olsson!  Burton Cummings!  Jeff Porcaro!) playing very simple stuff.  Overdone in the too-thick orchestration.  Timid like the hand claps and piano glissandos on "Hey Deanie" and other examples throughout the album.  Finally, I was surprised by the brevity.  Only 8 tunes, with a syrupy orchestral variation on the title track.  Again, underlining the overall theme of an uninspired, tired work
Output: NEG
spots . sunspots is the type of song that makes you dance with the risk of imminent injury. 1 min in any dance major can feel trent in control as you spiral out...
Output: POS
What's not to love about Ludacris? . How can you not relate to Ludacris's music? It deals with every day life like chilin in da hood and slapin da bitchis an hos. It's so deep. I can identify with his music so much it's scary. i sure hope one day I can become a musical genious like him. Forget about no-name bands like Pink Floyd, Yes, and Radiohead, they're never played on MTV so saying that they're talented is like saying Ashlee Simpson didn't create rock n' roll! Ludacris-the most talented musician on the planet-is going to change the world!!!                                                                                                                                                                                                                     If you took any of that seriously, this album is for you
Output: NEG
GREAT COMEDY HOUR. . This is a great comedy CD.  Sabes que I BARELY GOT IT.  I heard it was very funny, but it didn't interest me that much.  I finally bought it and thought it was very funny.  It is a must have from George Lopez's fans.  I can relate to many of the things he mentions, which makes everything even more hilarious. Recomended
Output: POS
A gem that shines brighter with each listen . Carbon Leaf's sound continues to evolve, and the results are outstanding. The band says it has given up trying to "define" its style of music, since it's a shifting blend of so many influences and original ideas. In the past, Carbon Leaf has played variations of rootsy folk-rock with Celtic, bluegrass, and alt-pop flourishes. This new album is focused more on a clean but no less impressive, straightforward pop-rock sound that's catchy without being cloying, radio-friendly without being superficial. Even with this focus, there's excellent variety: "Block of Wood" has a gorgeous country-rock lilt, for example, while "International Airport" flirts with jazz. All in all, this is a polished gem that deserves to be the band's breakout album.    The songs range from engaging ("Bright Lights," "Love Loss Hope Repeat") to anthemic ("Learn to Fly," "Comfort") to heartbreaking ("Block of Wood") to humorous ("A Girl and Her Horse") to profound ("The War Was in Color"). If you enjoy infectious melodies, stunning harmonies, thought-provoking and often bittersweet lyrics, beautiful instrumentation, and pristine, finely crafted production, you will love this album.     There are acoustic rhythm guitars aplenty, neatly embellished with subtle electric guitar riffs and fills (Terry Clark and Carter Gravatt), anchored by a killer rhythm section (Jordan Medas on bass and Scott Milstead on drums) and some touches of mandolin (Gravatt again). This album also has a bit more keyboard work than some of Carbon Leaf's earlier releases, courtesy of guest musician Tim Lauer. Soaring above it all is the clear, resonant and at times hypnotic voice of lead singer Barry Privett, who also writes all of the band's lyrics.    This is my favorite release of 2006 so far, along with "Ganging Up on the Sun" by Guster. Both new and longtime fans of Carbon Leaf have much to celebrate with "Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat.
Output: POS
My ears are throwing up! . Wack rhymes make me puke via my ear canal. That's how wack Paul Wall is. After I have eaten a full meal and listened to Paul wall, My dinner is regurgitated through my ears. I am sooooooooooo tired of these garbage rappers polluting the airwaves with garbage. This guy wouldn't know lyrical content if I slapped him with a Mos Def CD
Output: NEG
Unfulfilled promise . The mixing on some tracks is awful, and at one point, vocals are lost altogether on The Rascals track. I love this music -- the soundtrack of my college days -- so having it on one disc for traveling (I commute 50 miles round trip every day) is great, but the quality could be lots better
Output: NEG
soulless . It's incredible how a band with so much potential and a great debut could follow it up with such a dud. There is close to nothing capitvating or engaging on this record. The songs feel like poor B sides to the original album, and while nobody ever claimed them to be geniuses they WERE catchy, but even their keen pop sensibility is pretty much lacking here. Slightly amusing for one spin, but in the long run utterly fogettable. Not even worth your time to illegally download.
Output: NEG
This may have been their breakthrough on the charts but..... . It sucks big time!!!!!!! Alot of this was experienced in my ears those first few months in Hell...I mean Florida. The first song I heard from this was "Today", and I thought it was good the first time I heard it as it was only a 30 second snipet that I heard, but then when I heard the entire song it was depressing, and then there was "Disarm" which I hated from day one, and the same with "Cherub Rock". I just felt like I shouldn't have even bought this at this particular time in my life, but I guess I was trying to give them the benefit of the doubt. However, with one song barely tolerable which is "Mayonaise" I'm ready to dismiss this as one of the worst of the 90's
Output: NEG
Technicial Blunder . I cannot imagine what Sony or their sad, sad technicians were thinking - or NOT thinking when they "remastered" this great musical.  I HOPE - and one can only hope - whomever it was that "remastered" this music (and I can't imagine why they would call it re-MASTERED) that they got FIRED afterwards or went back to basic recording school.  MASTERING a musical CD means that you check your levels and balance - something they either forgot to do or were too busy talking while they should have been listening to what they were doing.  Did Sony imagine they'd be able to sell this on it's own merits...that being an attractive, well known, sell-able music CD of a charming musical - while duping the buying public (sadly ME included) that it would be something worth having for any Broadway music collection??  Well I was most assuredly fooled.  Even with my cheap (Sony by the way) 2 track tape deck could have come up with better than this rendition.  I just cannot abide that some highly technical "master" of recording equipment couldn't fix this before the thing was committed to a glass cd master to be cut in quantity, offered and distributed as a "remastered" version that SHOULD have been BETTER than the original but sadly isn't even close.  I thankfully, still have a cassette tape version of this musical from when it was first released many years ago and prefer that to this impossible display of cd "mastering" I have EVER heard - and I've heard a lot of quality remastered CD's - but this isn't one of them.  THE ONLY saving grace of this CD is some of the extras that have been included.  But not at full price..if you ask me.  Think twice or at least understand at the outset what you're getting....a very poorly "rekindled - NOT remastered" CD that has some singers sounding as if the "technicians" forgot to bring up the volume on those tracks.  Pretty sad, pretty sad.  Disappointing.  Love the musical - HATE the lousy CD
Output: NEG
UNBELIEVABLE TALENT . YOUTHFUL PRAISE HAS ONCE AGAIN PROVED TO BE A DOMINANT FORCE IN THE GOSPEL INDUSTRY! THE CD IS FILLED WITH SO MANY INSPIRATIONAL SONGS, INCREDIBLE CHOIR HARMONY, AMAZING SOLOIST, AND SLAMMING MUSIC.  THEY HAVE GROWN AND GOTTEN SO MUCH BETTER SINCE THE VERY UPLIFTING "AWESOME GOD" DEBUT ALBU
Output: POS
Pull my finger... . See above for reviews that pinpoint some of the problems with this album.  Production quality (or uniquely bad production choices), lack of musical enthusiasm, appalling lack of catchy tunes or lyrics from a band I thought had true capabiities --pick the flaw that bugs you the most.  Any way you slice it this album is a stinker.  Better luck next time CYHSY.  (Your first album was gold.)  Consumers: make sure to listen to those samples before you buy this one.  If you are looking for more great songs like the ones on their first effort then this isn't it.  I'm convinced that the band knew what they had made this time around and that the title, "Some Loud Thunder," must be a witty, veiled reference to flatulence.
Output: NEG
nostalgic . i've always loved Pete Tong and his essential mixes.  then came this movie about the days long gone.  movie was awesome and so is this album.  every song has it's value.  day and night
Output: POS
POP GARBAGE . Something that someone who claims to be COUNTRY should NOT do. Even though these girls are already pop, remixing it to make it even more pop was a HUGE mistake! Then again, they have to do something to sell more cd's! LOL!!
Output: NEG
Linda -- what have you done? . This is definately NOT the Linda Ronstadt that I have loved listening to for the past 30 years!  I have been a Ronstadt fan since the early 70s.  Loved her Nelson Riddle big band stuff, her Tucson Sessions album with Emmylou Harris, and just picked up her "Frenesi" album and love it too.  But this... This is definately not the album to showcase her vocal talents.  I could not even finish listening to it.  The last CD I will buy without previewing the songs first.  Skip it.
Output: NEG
A Must-Have for Beatles Collectors . Of the three Beatles Anthology volumes, this first one is easily the most exciting for Beatles fans and collectors.  The idea here is to give a new spin to the old classics, and present alternate takes, working versions, live renditions, all of which are being released here for the first time.      This volume takes fans back to the very beginning, to 1958's "That'll Be The Day."  What a thrill.  Then we hear home demos that were recorded in Paul's garage.  This is followed by the material recorded in Hamburg with Tony Sheridan.  We are treated to five selections from the Beatles' Decca Audition.  Even if it wasn't the greatest tape the Beatles could've made, I'm sure Decca is stil kicking themselves now for not signing the Beatles!      It gets better and better as time goes by.  The Beatles sang "I'll Get You" at the London Palladium in 1963, and "All My Loving" on Ed Sullivan in 1964.  Both of those recordings are presented here.  Other highlights include:    *One After 909 - I actually prefer this version to the one that got released in 1970.  *Eight Days a Week - the tight harmony at the beginning works well.  Also the false starts were interesting.  *How Do You Do It - the unreleased single.  *Free As A Bird - a new Beatles masterpiece.    Die-hard Beatles fans will not be disappointed with this set!
Output: POS
Skip it! . I hate this music because it is boring, stupid, and downright weak. Let's go over the songs.    1. "The Tide Is High 0/10 I hate this song! Blondie is the worst group in music history.    2. "Dancing Queen" 0/10 I hate Abba to no end!    3. "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" 0/10 I hate Dusty Springfield until armageddon comes. I hate this album because it does not have any music of the macabre, sinister, and devilish. So if you want music then look somewhere else, otherwise, stay clear of this mess
Output: NEG
It Will Never Get Better Than This . Musical genius to the limit. It Ain't No Use it the most beautiful song ever written - I have listened to this over and over and over again for years, and will continue to do so.
Output: POS
Two great collaborators two Geniuses . Waller and Armstrong were of the same generation and were collaborators in music in the 1920s. Louis's first big leap to popular stardom beyond the tight group of Jazz musicians and performers came when he introduced "Ain't Mis Behavin'" on the Broadway stage. The audiences often forced him to do three or four encores.  Folks who had seen the show before would pay full price just to get in to hear Louis sing this one song.       The recordings in the late 20s by Louis with all the vocals are simply my idea of the best music ever recorded by anyone. Rather than get them selected this way, you might want to get one of the CDs or collections that covers that period of time with everything, rather than just the songs by Waller.    Likewise, while the All Stars were not as good as his original Chicago and New York Groups, particularly these later all-stars (I prefer the albums with the great Jack Teagarden), if you get into the music you will want that all too.         At any rate, there is no one else but Louis who can do these songs justice except the Fat man himself, Mr. Waller
Output: POS
Solid Gold . I admit, I rediscovered Spandau Ballet after hearing the song "Gold" over and over while playing Grand Theft Auto-Vice City in 2003.  So I bought this CD recently.  It's a very complete Spandau collection for the casual fans.  Die hard fans may find a missing song they think should be included but the major hits--"Gold," "True," "Communication," "Chant No. 1," are all here.  I'm not too much feeling the black and white cover, but the booklet and interior design make the set a very impressive "best of" collection
Output: POS
Missed Usher, but good soundtrack . Loved the movie and the music.  The soundtrack is good, but I was very disappointed not to have Usher's "Yeah" on the soundtrack - the dancing scene is one of the best parts of the movie for goodness' sake!  Oh well, still a good CD
Output: POS
I thought he was a changed man. . This must be the record for quickest backslide I've ever seen.    He went from U Saved Me to a potty-mouthed melodramatic soap opera that has already gotten old. This all shows he wasn't sincere about his spirituality. All the praise and glorifying was just relief of being given a free pass for using the wrong thing as a urinal.    I admit I was intrigued and entertained with Trapped in the Closet; but the continuations are just getting more and more ridiculous. To continue to extend the installments until you eventually get to Chapter 100 (which seems to be his plan to hear him tell it) is unacceptable
Output: NEG
Two GREAT songs, four lame ones . I can't believe the 5 star reviews this album gets.  (Well, it probably deserves it more than Yoko Ono and Syd Barrett's albums, which also get mostly 5 stars.)  "Golden Years" is an excellent track, one of Bowie's best (wa-wa-wa)..  The title track is pretty catchy too.  But the rest of it is just depressing, dull songs with little of the originality that marked his Hunky Dory/ Ziggy / Aladdin Sane era.  He just ran out of ideas I guess.  I can believe he doesn't remember making this album - he sounds detached and bored with it all.    I've never considered David Bowie a GREAT vocalist, it's a testament to the quality of his Ziggy-era songs that you don't notice his vocals are a bit thin and weak, and need lots of echo and studio effects to thicken them up.  And the songs on this album are more vehicles for an accomplished vocalist than a simple singer-songwriter.  I'll give him credit for improving his voice and learning good singing techniques - the vocals here are certainly more accomplished than those on his earlier albums.  But it's not enough to save this lot of songs.  I guess it all depends on what matters more to you, the quality of the song itself, or the vocalist's ability.  If you like the first, get Ziggy Stardust.  If the latter matters more, get this album.
Output: NEG
Breathtaking Simplicity... . Like all of Antony's Music, this EP has a chilling and superhuman quality to it. Unlike his other stuff, the production is toned down on the non-album tracks ("The Lake" and "The Horror Is Gone") to a stark, white-faced beauty that for me defines the core of Antony & The Johnsons. The album track, "Fistful of Love", is one of my favourite Antony songs, a soulful and grooving lament that makes a convincing argument for masochism as an uplifting and redemptive fetish.    Though the price is a bit steep, this is a great addition to any Antony fan's library
Output: POS
Sure these guys can shred and play fast...............but what else can they do ? . NOT A LOT ELSE TO BE HONEST.  So many people have been fooled in to believing this band is amazing simply because of the speed that they play at, but to be honest is speed really everything?  All the songs on the CD lack creativity and sounds pretty much the same as the last song .  Every fu**ing track on this album is plagued with fast drum beats, some crappy power metal riff that remains throughout the song and lightning fast guitar solos which is impressive when you've heard one but by the end of the CD its a drag.  Don't get me wrong, to be able to play this takes a hell of a lot of skill and ability, but they need to use that skill and ability to come up with something a lot more creative and inventive
Output: NEG
Looking for the closing credits song? . The title of that song is "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" by Baz Luhrmann. It is sometimes also called "The Graduation Song." Thought I'd help you all out
Output: NEG
I wanted so badly to like this. . I really couldn't wait to get this CD.  I wanted so badly to like it.  But - it is just too bluegrassy for me.  Every single song.  It would be great one or two songs, but every song gets old.  Plus, the recording quality doesn't seem that great.  You can barely hear the words, and most kids want to sing along.  Jenny Jenkins is a fun song, and Shenendoah is hauntingly beautiful, but For the Kids and NO! are way better CD's
Output: NEG
Garbage ! . Another great player selling out to sell more.  Seems like another outbreak of the Kenny bug.  I'm sure any jazz aficianado would agree with me when I say that Gerald Albright is a much more comprehensive player than this album suggets.   Check out the 'Live at Birdland West' album for a taste of what Mr. Albright is really about.
Output: NEG
Save Your Money . I am so dissapointed in this CD. I bought it because I have "Blow By Blow" and "Jeff Beck with the Jan Hammer Group" and I love those CDs. This crap sounds like somebody that heard those recordings, practiced for one week and tried to do an imitation of them. I don't like one cut on the entire CD. I only gave it one star because I couldn't find a way to give it less.
Output: NEG
THIS, is music . I recently put my vinyl onto a CD, and had a chance to revisit this be-UUU-tiful work.  I agree with another reviewer that "Sweetheart" alone is worth the price of admission.  If you like a combination of jazz, blues, pop ... heck, no labels necessary.  In the words of her own song (from another album: "Label it garbage/Label it art/You can't call it soul/You'll have to call it heart".  So if you love serious good music, get this album
Output: POS
This IS Pop,I Think! . XTC didn't start out with any remote idea of aspiring to the very stifling punk classicism of the day.The only relation   'White Music' has to punk is the simple three chord structures.   Otherwise tunes like the catchy &quot;This Is Pop&quot; and the offbeat,   quircky reggae of &quot;All Along The Watchtower&quot; have more relation to not only early British invasion music but to the more abstract musical experiments of American avante rockers.Neither is this in any way typical XTC-in years to come the band would   develope a sound much more melodic and sweet (neither of those   terms ever apply to this music) but the stuttering vocals and   Andy Partirdge's clever humor are more then enough to carry this album.From a guy whose more interested in funk and fusion normally I find this album worth a listen-'White Music' will   definately command your attention.And it's not too loud either
Output: POS
A sad triumph of greed over quality . BEP was one of my favorite hip-hop acts of the late 90's. Their Debut album "Behind the Front" and even their Sophomore album "Bridging the Gap" continued a musical approach and ideology more akin to Tribe Called Quest, Talib Kweli, De La Soul, and the Roots than the current Gangster Rap trend.    After this however, BEP apparently figured out that they can make more money with intellectually depraved dance tracks than they can with original music. And it's a shame.    Money Business is a perfect example of an album crafted from bottom to top for pop appeal. In 2004 (with Elephunk) BEP left the Artistic music community and joined the commercial music community. It was sad to see them go
Output: NEG
dancing fantasy is blue knights ,red knights ,and colors in motion . the group of dancing fantasy ,blue knights ,red knights  are together .looking for the cd os straight from the heart to complete the whole collection of the group.
Output: POS
This is only for the die hard fans! . If you have never heard Mecano before, DO NOT BUY THIS ONE. The new songs are garbage at best. And even as a greatest hits collection, this fails. Buy all of the albums except this one. The best albums to buy for a new listener are &quot;entre el cielo y suelo&quot; and &quot;descanso dominical&quot;. This features 7 new tracks, 1 remake, and 22 of the classics (but they left off several of their all time greatest like &quot;cuervas de esa chica&quot; y &quot;laika&quot; y &quot; el cine&quot;). I give it 2 stars because I have so much respect for the work they've done in the past. But this was a really lame production
Output: NEG
What am I missing??? . I hate this CD. I have most of the other Chieftan CD's, and their collaboration with other artists has always worked in the past. This collection runs the gamut from mediocre to ludicrous. To paraphrase a line from Spinal Tap:&quot;There's a fine line between clever and stupid.&quot; This one's over the line.  &quot;Tears of Stone&quot; is my current fave
Output: NEG
not as good as the original . If you have listened to the original cd you will find this one to be  terrible. It can never be as good as the original.  Also Snoop Dogg screwes  up in Gangsta Gangst
Output: NEG
Not as good as it shoulda, coulda been... . I know that it takes talent to make music, and I hate to criticize any musicians because I certainly couldn't do it, but this CD was just not that good. There are some cool beats, but they're pretty forgettable. Lyrics in electronic music aren't always deep or anything, but in some cases, I think she actually was trying to make a &quot;real song&quot;, so it was kind of sad. Her vocals are Madonna-esque, without the smooth production. Maybe she just didn't quite live up to the hype. I'm beginning to think that most female djs &quot;make it&quot; just because of the novelty of female djs. There was nothing to HATE, but there certainly wasn't anything to love, either
Output: NEG
So here's where the Beach Boys went... . When I first heard a song from this album (Sliding Doors) I was driving on I-5, on my way to Pasadena. I pulled off and bought the CD. I give it half a star over the 4 rating, and it would it be worth 5 if the boys had axed &quot;Right Kind of Girl&quot;. There is something painful about the 'siamese cat' line. Probably I just don't get it. &quot;Your Big Night&quot; is Steely Dan adeptly finessed into the 90s. &quot;Star Behind&quot; may have been inspired by The Moody Blues or the Hale-Bopp cult troop, I dunno, but I like the pulsating yet dreamy arrangement. My fave track is &quot;All Dreamed Out&quot;. It is a Satin Doombox
Output: POS
No impact . I'll probably never run out of music to discover. It seems that no matter how many stones I turn, no matter how exhaustive my search is, there will always be atleast a few gems I'd somehow overlooked. For me, XTC are one of those gems. I picked up Black Sea at the local record shop and it completely knocked me out. Maybe it was those huge drums, or the way everything felt like it was pulling apart at the seams. Regardless of what it was, I had to have more. Over the course of the next few weeks I proceeded to buy Drums and Wire followed by English settlement. Again, both were completely stellar albums, especially D & W.    Then there was Skylarking. It was supposed to be THE XTC album, their masterpiece. People compared it to the likes of Pet sounds and proclaimed it one of the best albums of all time. I'm sad to say it didn't live up to the hype for me. In fact, I find it to be downright mediocre. For me this is where they dropped the ball and failed to pick it back up. I'll admit that I miss the more raw, punk like energy that was found in early XTC, but that's not why I dislike this album. I actually enjoy alot of mellow, lavishly produced music, but Skylarking just sounds...bland. None of the songs seem to stand out and the production is borderline soft rock. Every time I listen I hear less of what made me love XTC in the first place and more of why I can't stand Phil Colins. Even the songwriting itself is weak, lacking strong hooks and any sort of weight to help the music rise out of the syrupy muck that Todd Rundgren laid out. I just don't see what all the fuss is about.
Output: NEG
Uh - seriously, can you go away? . Okay, so now you're on two hit songs.  Well done, I-20.  But that doesn't mean you should be a hit yourself.  To all the people that went out and bought this, I'm sorry but I really can't see why.    You can be a talented rapper.  Get an interesting voice with lots of expression, put in some good backings and you've got no problems.  But I-20 fails here on both counts.  Does anyone else think that he's got the most annoying voice?  That low drone is just a complete turn off and he doesn't even bother to vary his voice.  Maybe a good beat could have saved him, but there's no salvation here, either.    In fact, the key tracks are the ones where he collaborates with someone else and lets them have the centre of attention, only because we don't have to hear his voice - this makes Backstage & Hey Shawty bearable.  But, really, I-20 should take a good look at himself before he decides to make another album.  Feature on other people's songs, sure, then you can still be a star.  But at least then we won't have to listen to fifty mintues of you
Output: NEG
Disappointed . My first exposure to Leonard Cohen was hearing Allison Crowe singing "Hallelujah." I was awestruck so I decided to get the Essential Leonard Cohen. Bad decision! The man barely breaks out of a monotone and sounds like he's terrified that someone will hear him above the accompaniment.    He's another artist who should continue writing but let others perform his works
Output: NEG
this album is the reason I got into country music . From the pop title track, a duet with Kid rock protege Uncle Kracker,to the heartstring tug of There goes my life, this album has great range and thoughtful lyrics which are absent in many other genres. Chesney is perfectly positioned to become a crossover star, earning the status  more from his music than his pretty boy image. Aside from the title track, most songs refreshingly veer from his beachcombing, young jimmy Buffet beach anthems that are characteristic of his earlier work
Output: POS
Jane Eyre: The Musical from an Theater Fan's Perspective . Before I tell you all my opinion about this musical, I would like to comment that my recording is slightly different than the one here online. My is the original Canadian Cast. The cover has a gnarled tree against a blazing sunset on it...very interesting. For the most part though, the songs are the same. Some things have been added, taken out, or modified.  Anyway, I got mine at a flee market and couldn't wait to listen because I was a fan of the famous book. I listened and was slightly disappointed with it. Marla Schaffel (I might have spelled her name wrong) has a gorgeous voice and plays the part of Jane very, very well. I haven't heard the man who plays Mr. Rochester on this recording; I have only heard Anthony Crivello portray him. Although the cast matters a good deal, in this musical's case, I believe the score and lyrics count a tiny bit more.  Some songs are truly disgraceful, however, there are several that stand out. My favorites include 'As Good As You', 'Painting My Portrait', 'Secret Soul', and 'In the Light of the Virgin Evening'. I would probably have more favorites if I had heard this recording...unfortunately I haven't had the pleasure to hear 'The Orphan', 'Sirens', 'Finer Things', or 'Rain'. The music is over all very good once you become accustomed to it. The real quality that stands out in this musical are the lyrics.  Lyrically, this play is absolutely brilliant. Even if you ignore the music and the voices...just listen to the words and you will most certainly be moved. Being that Jane Eyre is adapted from a novel, I expected that the lyrics would be predictable and insipid...everything they are not. Over all, I can enjoy this play for not only the musical wonder, but the breathtaking lyrics.  Thanks to those of you who took the time to read my review!  Do any of you viewers agree
Output: POS
She Stepped It Up . You gotta admit that this is not the same Genie In a Bottle girl showing up on this album. This is a very mature album and glad that Christina took charge of her direction in music. It definitely paid off and anyone who listens to it won't be disappointed.
Output: POS
mmmmm.... . The reason I can never fully like this album is because of what it created in it's wake, the "float on" kids. I've been listening to modest mouse since when they began and I am disappointed going to a show and having a thousand kids scream at the top of their lungs for that song. If you listen to any of their other stuff, you will realize that it sounds nothing like original modest and they have made their first "mass produced" superhit. The album has it's moments with "blame it on the tetons" and "the world at large" but "dance hall" and "satin in a coffin" bring it down. If you enjoyed listening to modest mouse before this cd came out, don't buy it. You will be disappointed
Output: NEG
NOT THAT GREAT . I disagree with all others who reviewed this album. This album is somewhat decent for its time ('94) but overall, the beats are garbage. I think Eiht really stepped up his game when he came out with Death Threatz. The beats on that album are great and I give that album 5 stars
Output: NEG