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slaughter revolution – this fourth studio album from slaughter , revolution , may not bestow that same 90 ’ s arena - style heavy rock which skyrocketed this band up the charts ; still this is a slaughter album that deserves to be revisited for its psychedelic backdrop meets late 90 ’ s hard rock . truthfully , the album cover is much more psychedelic than the songs ! back when post - grunge was heating up the airwaves and heavy metal was not getting anymore love from the media , for me , slaughter honestly released a very memorable album with revolution back in 1997 . the vocals of mark slaughter are toned down here and there on revolution , yet tongue n ’ groove is a song that mark slaughter nails with excitement ! believe me , mark slaughter has his classic moments , vocally , on this album . there ’ s something about the ambiance of it all , some special slaughter potion was added here that makes this album still rock like crazy for me . the album opener american pie makes me feel like it ’ s 1970 ; only in a good way . this american pie song has all the retro / psychedelic flavor one could ask for and it seriously sucks me right in . the ( legendary ) joe walsh gem from 1973 , rocky mountain way , is covered here by slaughter and it sounds exceptionally groovy . metal as my witness , slaughter made this song their own … still , the original can never be topped . from beginning to end , revolution is worthy of listening to in its entirety . i truly don ’ t want to skip a song on revolution , each time i listen to it . a sad fact about revolution is it ’ s the last time guitarist tim kelly would shine on a slaughter studio album . tim kelly had passed away in an automobile accident the following year of 1998 . i ’ ve seen revolution for sale on amazon . com as an import cd , along with the mp3 album . if you ’ re looking to get your ears into a 90 ’ s hard rock album without all the bells and whistles featuring the flavor - of - the - month from that era , then revolution from slaughter just might do the rockin ’ trick . by the way , my media version of revolution is on cassette and it sounds grand while i ’ m driving my 2000 ford taurus . metal be thy name . i agree . strong and sadly overlooked album . white lion ’ s final album is another killer album that is sadly overlooked . keep up the good work stone . revolution was produced and arranged by dana strum and mark slaughter ; album was recorded and mixed by dana strum . this entry was posted on march 10 , 2013 at 12 : 10 am and is filed under classic rock , classic rock albums , hard rock , hard rock albums , music , rock albums , rock music , rock music news with tags 1990 ' s hard rock albums , classic rock , hard rock news , rock music news , slaughter , slaughter revolution . you can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2 . 0 feed . you can leave a response , or trackback from your own site . revolution was released via cmc international records . rest in peace , tim kelly . double woah . it ’ s a brave band that commit a version of ‘ rocky mountain way ’ to vinyl ! having said that , it ’ s a song i love to cover live . \ m / enter your comment here . . . you are commenting using your wordpress . com account . ( log out / change ) you are commenting using your twitter account . ( log out / change ) you are commenting using your facebook account . ( log out / change ) you are commenting using your google + account . ( log out / change ) notify me of new comments via email . notify me of new posts via email . sorry , your blog cannot share posts by email .

the album received positive reviews . all music claimed " a retro / psychedelic vibe permeates the album , clearly evident on such highlights as " american pie " and the long and winding epic " heaven it cries . " but slaughter didn ' t completely turn its back on its previous direction , as evidenced by such tracks as the ballad " can we find a way , " and the rocking title track . "

Slaughter Revolution received positive reviews.

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james carter / cyrus chestnut / reginald veal / ali jackson : “ gold sounds ” original version from pavement ’ s “ brighten the corners ” obviously , jazz interpretations of popular songs are as old as the genre itself . as far as the 90 ’ s are concerned , i believe herbie hancock was the first major jazz artist to take a stab at it when he recorded nirvana ’ s “ all apologies . ” personally , i found herbie ’ s interpretation to be somewhat flat and conservative . sometime later , i overheard john scofield say that herbie didn ’ t even know who nirvana was at the time , so that probably explains it . as the 90 ’ s wore on , major label jazz albums became increasingly gimmick orientated and unadventurous . it seemed like every artist was forced to put out tribute records or feature a popular musician on one or two tracks . in the midst of all this debris , one album that stood out to me was james carter ’ s “ conversin ’ with the elders . ” here , carter paid tribute to the usual suspects : bird , lester young , and monk . however , along the way he snuck in an obscure composition by experimental improviser , anthony braxton . my opinions on braxton are fairly complex but what caught my attention was the fact that carter chose to pay tribute to someone so divisive . i would later learn that carter ’ s broad - mindedness is actually empirically identifiable in the execution of his sound . for example , one can objectively identify the influences of both ben webster and rahsaan roland kirk in his tone . suffice to say , i have been a fan of carter ’ s for some time . i stumbled on “ gold sounds ” a few years ago during a lengthily james carter youtube viewing session , which included his amazing “ cutting ” session with joshua redman . one thing the reader should know from the get go is that pavement is easily one of my favorite bands of all time . despite lead singer stephen malkmus ’ s insistence that he couldn ’ t sing in - tune or play guitar very well , i don ’ t think pavement has put out a single album that is anything less than brilliant . incidentally , i also think that malkmus is one of the greatest lyricists of his generation . of course , i also think that the performances on this record are remarkable but i don ’ t want to add to any preconceived notions one might already have about it . it ’ s entirely conceivable that someone who isn ’ t a pavement fan might find the collection to be somewhat mundane . i ’ ve posted two clips above in order for the listener to get a sense of how pavement ’ s music is converted to an improvisational medium . by the way , i recently learned that james carter said he first encountered pavement ’ s music while watching an episode of “ beavis and butthead . ” isn ’ t that enough to at least garner a little bit of interest in this record ? - tone track listing : • stereo • my first mine • cut your hair • summer babe • blue hawaiian • here • platform blues • trigger cut personnel : • james carter : tenor and soprano saxophones • cyrus chestnut : fender rhodes , piano , hammond organ ; • reginald veal : acoustic and electric bass , voice ; • ali jackson : drums , voice . label : brown brothers recordings year : 2005 this is james carter in the present tense , at the full height of his jaw - dropping powers , swooping through a new concerto he premiered in october with the detroit symphony . make no mistake : carter who has emerged as one of the brightest stars in jazzdom , was the man . his performance was nothing short of a virtuoso clinic , a toe - tapping , heart - stopping , smile making romp . this entry was posted in uncategorized . bookmark the permalink . japan only / u . s . release in 1994 american international artists , inc . enter your comment here . . . you are commenting using your wordpress . com account . ( log out / change ) you are commenting using your twitter account . ( log out / change ) you are commenting using your facebook account . ( log out / change ) you are commenting using your google + account . ( log out / change ) notify me of new comments via email . create a free website or blog at wordpress . com .

allmusic awarded the album 3½ stars with its review by scott yanow stating , " switching between tenor , alto , baritone and bass clarinet , carter makes each of his guests feel at home while pushing them to stretch themselves . a consistently colorful and generally swing - oriented set " . critic robert christgau rated the album an " a " saying " a jazz album , absolutely . but one any rock and roller who can abide a saxophone could love " .

James Carter's "Gold Sounds" received positive reviews.;

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© 2017 ross & ross food | 10 worcester road trading estate , chipping norton , oxfordshire , ox7 5xw - wordpress development by toast design . seo by searchworthy . ross & ross international . © 2017 rossross . com . all rights reserved . 650 - 866 - 5517 the principals behind ross aviation have actively owned , expanded and operated fbos since 1992 . collectively , the ross aviation team has more than 100 years of industry experience , has owned and operated over 25 fbos at a wide variety of airports ranging from non - hub general aviation relievers , destination resorts to major commercial hubs . since 1992 , teams led by jeff ross have acquired and successfully operated a total of over 25 fbos including vail / beaver creek jet center , million air la quinta at the desert resorts airport , million air palm springs at the palm springs international airport , and the newport jet center at the john wayne airport . additionally , jeff ross is a managing member of the palomar airport center at the mcclellan palomar airport in carlsbad , california . at each fbo jeff ' s team increased fuel sales , market share , operating profits and ultimately invested capital . this growth was driven by a strict attention to details , well trained and motivated employees and industry growth . ross names william f . owen , md , dean and chancellor . read more © 2016 ross university school of medicine . all rights reserved . jeff ross graduated from the university of pennsylvania and holds a m . b . a . from the wharton school of business . he has lived in denver since 1981 and is active in community and charitable organizations . previously , from 1979 through 1991 , jeff was president of the cairn companies , a real estate acquisition and investment firm with a strong presence in denver and atlanta . additionally , from 1985 through 1991 , jeff was president of southeastern capital corporation . while at southeastern , jeff directed the acquisition , sale and recapitalization of a number of operating companies . jeff ross is also a managing partner of capex , l . p . capex is a $ 60 million mezzanine and equity fund based in denver , colorado investing in private and small public companies . capex provided financing to a variety of industries including aviation , manufacturing , service and distribution . ⓒ 2016 - 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fred miketa of xlr8r reviewed the cd , giving it 8 / 10 and saying , " you can call ross ross ross fucked - up techno or chopped electro , but don ' t say that it isn ' t ahead of its time . " gareth thorton of glasswerk gave it another favourable review , highlighting in particular the title track : " in terms of high points it ’ s hard to look beyond title track ross ross ross , a raucous mesh of truncated samples causing the involuntary thrusting of body parts . " lara moloney of the skinny gave it three out of five stars , noting , " good tracks to listen out for are the ross ross ross production and cut copy ' s going nowhere remix which has a more enthusiastic dance beat . "

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people often talk about the future of hip - hop music like it isn ' t right now . as if the future were some far off paint splotch occupying our collective imagination . on the contrary , the future is now , and some aren ' t afraid to take it where it ' s going . enter social club misfits , the miami duo whose built a cult following on the strength of their provocative oeuvre and singular , quick - witted approach . comprised of marty and fern , social club is the after - effect of two distinctive personalities meshing to create an invigorating sound . the self - monikered " misfits " are disruptors in every sense , challenging norms and bringing other misfits along for the ride . with a host of projects and eps under their proverbial belt , including the billboard - charting full lengths misfits 2 and us , social club misfits has made a sport of pushing boundaries and redefining the possibilities of what faith - based music can accomplish . from headlining sold out tours across the country to spawning imitators the world over , it ' s clear the duo has struck a chord with listeners from all walks of life . they have bypassed perceived gatekeepers in favor of carving their own lane and fueling their purpose . while some are content with moving wherever the current leads , social club misfits has embraced their calling as leaders of a more intentional school of thought . the misfits are now . their latest project , the misfit generation ep is available now ! this is a great album , if you like danzig ' s vocals , check out the new band " the barstool saints " their debut album is available here at amazon for mp3 download . misfits - the misfits box set - amazon . com music though you need to purchase " walk among us " to get the best version of several songs , that paired with this box set is all you ' ll ever need for a complete misfits collection . i received this as a gift and i am more then pleased . although i ' ve always loved the misfits , i rarely could make out the words . included in this box set are lyrics to every song ! ! ! the pin and the velvet lined coffin box are a sweet bonus . an explosive effort that every fan should have ! the misfits - box set is a coffin - shaped cd package that exhaustively covers all the releases the late - ' 70s / early - ' 80s version of the group put out ( the exception being walk among us due to a label - rights situation ) . the first 2 discs feature , respectively , the material on the 2 collection releases and legacy of brutality , evilive , and earth a . d . . the third compiles a slew of different demo and recording sessions , including the original trio lineup ( with danzig on electric piano ) . the fourth presents the planned - but - never - released - as - such static age for the first time . the accompanying booklet features a great band history from then - roadie / photographer and future danzig bassist eerie von , complete lyrics for every song , a slew of amazing photographs from concerts and other shoots , and an exhaustive discography . there are alot of back and forth reviews on this boxed set but just consider how brief and rocky the misfits ' career was with glenn danzig and this kind of illustrates it . read more this box set replaced some of my old tapes . gotta have this set if you are a fan of the misfits . my only gripe is that ' walk among us ' was not included in this box set . misfit anthem ( feat . riley clemmons ) this shopping feature will continue to load items . in order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading . $ 75 credit after first amazon . com purchase on your new card within three months of approval * see terms . apply now . 2 . legacy of brutality : t . v . casualty 2 . static age : t . v . casualty note on boxed sets : during shipping , discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage . please examine and play these discs . if you are not completely satisfied , we ' ll refund or replace your purchase . average customer review : 4 . 2 out of 5 stars 116 customer reviews this was a xmas gift for my son . he really enjoys this group ! ( not my cup of tea ! ) be he loves them i highly recommend buying this box set for too many reasons to list . it ' s got all the stuff you need and even a discription of the band . all the songs are by glenn . you also get a cool badge . buy it now published 1 year ago by shelley d . bowen the condition was not as described . what a dissapointment ! this is not the original box set . . . the original had slimline embossed jewel cases this is the second printing published on april 9 , 2010 by p . lager published on january 9 , 2010 by w . s . christopher all of the music on this box set comes on a 2 disk set and packaged in a big cardboard cofin box . i think this is a little overkill . read more 5 . 0 out of 5 starsi ' ve got something to say , order this box set today . this box set rocks . there isn ' t much to be said that hasn ' t been said before , so get this ! pages with related products . see and discover other items : college bookstore , writing center there ' s a problem loading this menu right now . learn more about amazon prime . prime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .

the compilation was well received , with allmusic saying that for the " benighted , " the album is the best place to start . " everything that made the misfits great is here . . . the band is loud and defiant , as is glenn danzig , whose considerable vocal chops are well displayed here . "

Social Club Misfits received positive reviews.

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peabo bryson switched labels in 1989 , returning to capitol , the place where he ' d enjoyed his greatest success in the late ' 70s and early ' 80s . the results were both immediate and satisfying . this album was not only one of his strongest in many years , but such songs as " show and tell " and " palm of your hand " got widespread urban contemporary airplay , and d ' atra hicks got a career boost from doing a duet with bryson on the album . allmusic relies heavily on javascript . please enable javascript in your browser to use the site fully .

released in spring 1980 , this album would chart on the r & b album charts at number thirteen .

Peabo Bryson's return to Capitol Records resulted in one of his strongest albums in years, with hits like "Show and Tell" and "Palm of Your Hand.".

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" happy " is a song written by marina diamandis , registered on warner / chappell . [ 1 ] it is the second single from diamandis ' thrid studio album , froot . the song was the second froot of the month , and the froot was a lemon . happy performed well across itunes charts worldwide and was certified silver by the bpi for shipments of 200 , 000 units . although the song was not released as a single , upon release it reached number 1 on itunes in 9 countries , number 6 in the us , and got to ten in the uk . [ 6 ] the song failed to chart in any country ; in the uk , the song was ineligible to chart since most of the purchases came as instant gratification downloads for album preorders . " happy " is track number 1 . diamandis described the song as difficult to write , taking over three months to complete the lyrics . after initially writing a verse , she was unsure of what emotion the chorus should express . [ 2 ] the song received critical acclaim from reviewers . bradley stern from idolator called the track a " gentle , soul - searing ballad " with an " underlying message of hope " . [ 3 ] michael cragg of the guardian said the track sounded " utterly redemptive " and that the line ' i believe in possibility ' refracted like " sun from a cloud " . [ 4 ] michelle geslani from consequence of sound said " the song is a bare - bones ballad that ' s quietly backed only by the delicate purr of a piano . however , its austerity serves as its greatest strength and allows the welsh singer to convey joy and exultation on her own terms — intimately , with much contemplation , and through the use of her emotive , porcelain - like vocals . " [ 5 ] the song didn ' t have an official video but was released as an acoustic band video on marina ' s youtube channel . premiered on december 18 , 2014 . as of august 2016 , the video has 1 , 761 , 510 views . ↑ " track by track of froot - marina and the diamonds . " youtube . 26 march 2015 . retrieved 23 april 2015 . retrieved from " http : / / marinaandthediamonds . wikia . com / wiki / happy ? oldid = 15660 " wikia is a free - to - use site that makes money from advertising . we have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers wikia is not accessible if you ’ ve made further modifications . remove the custom ad blocker rule ( s ) and the page will load as expected . can ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic . marina and the diamonds wiki is a fandom music community . content is available under cc - by - sa . or register ' : ' style = " margin - right : 3px " > hello - user - . ' . replace ( / - user - / , escape ( a ) ) ) + " " ) } catch ( b ) { document . write ( " " ) } } ) ( ) ; what does this price mean ? this is the price ( excluding postage ) a seller has provided at which the same item , or one that is very similar to it , is being offered for sale or has been offered for sale in the recent past . the price may be the seller ' s own price elsewhere or another seller ' s price . the ' off ' amount and percentage signifies the calculated difference between the seller ' s price for the item elsewhere and the seller ' s price on ebay . if you have any questions related to the pricing and / or discount offered in a particular listing , please contact the seller for that listing . a brand - new , unused , unopened and undamaged item . see the seller ' s listing for full details . business seller : badlandsuk ( 646052 ) 99 . 7 % positive feedback ask a question about this product . trending price is based on prices over last 90 days . trending price is based on prices over last 90 days . this item doesn ' t belong on this page . thanks , we ' ll look into this . copyright © 1995 - 2017 ebay inc . all rights reserved . user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice norton secured - powered by verisign

adventure received positive reviews . sputnikmusic stated that while many debut albums by other dance music artists received poor recognition , madeon has made a solid effort . while criticizing a little on the lyrics , sputnikmusic said that " all of these songs [ in the album ] have the potential of breaking into the edm stratosphere and becoming a hit . . . this is certainly an album that needs to be in your upcoming summer playlist . " digital spy declared that madeon managed to put his own style of music into the album . digital spy further stated that " . . . it ' s his steely determination to not compromise his art that will serve him best in the long run - and it ' s that boldness that makes his debut album the strongest of starts to his adventure . " pitchfork meanwhile said that adventure is " a strikingly versatile collection . " and further stated that " adventure " provides madeon with many different ways for him to choose from for his future music . edm chicago meanwhile remarked that " adventure is proven to be a catalyst for both pop and dance fans alike . . . it serves an emotional and meaningful purpose that hands - down has propelled it into being definitively one of the best produced records this year . " in a five - star review , we got this covered said that the album is " . . . one which is filled with good vibes , catchy pop sounds , and a lasting state of euphoria . " the fader ' s author larry fitzmaurice commented that the album is an " . . . expansive , impossibly beautiful landscape that evokes sounds from electronic music ' s past and present . . . all coalescing into one of the most radiant pop albums in recent memory . "

The text describes the reception of the song Happy by Marina Diamandis. It received critical acclaim from reviewers, with many praising its gentle, soul-searing ballad and underlying message of hope. Despite not being released as a single, it performed well on iTunes charts worldwide and was certified silver by the BPI for shipments of 200,000 units. However, it failed to chart in any country due to most of the purchases coming as instant gratification downloads for album preorders. The song is track number 1 on Diamandis' third studio album, FROOT, and took over three months to complete the lyrics due to Diamandis being unsure of what emotion the chorus should express.

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" happy " is a song written by marina diamandis , registered on warner / chappell . [ 1 ] it is the second single from diamandis ' thrid studio album , froot . the song was the second froot of the month , and the froot was a lemon . happy performed well across itunes charts worldwide and was certified silver by the bpi for shipments of 200 , 000 units . although the song was not released as a single , upon release it reached number 1 on itunes in 9 countries , number 6 in the us , and got to ten in the uk . [ 6 ] the song failed to chart in any country ; in the uk , the song was ineligible to chart since most of the purchases came as instant gratification downloads for album preorders . " happy " is track number 1 . diamandis described the song as difficult to write , taking over three months to complete the lyrics . after initially writing a verse , she was unsure of what emotion the chorus should express . [ 2 ] the song received critical acclaim from reviewers . bradley stern from idolator called the track a " gentle , soul - searing ballad " with an " underlying message of hope " . [ 3 ] michael cragg of the guardian said the track sounded " utterly redemptive " and that the line ' i believe in possibility ' refracted like " sun from a cloud " . [ 4 ] michelle geslani from consequence of sound said " the song is a bare - bones ballad that ' s quietly backed only by the delicate purr of a piano . however , its austerity serves as its greatest strength and allows the welsh singer to convey joy and exultation on her own terms — intimately , with much contemplation , and through the use of her emotive , porcelain - like vocals . " [ 5 ] the song didn ' t have an official video but was released as an acoustic band video on marina ' s youtube channel . premiered on december 18 , 2014 . as of august 2016 , the video has 1 , 761 , 510 views . ↑ " track by track of froot - marina and the diamonds . " youtube . 26 march 2015 . retrieved 23 april 2015 . retrieved from " http : / / marinaandthediamonds . wikia . com / wiki / happy ? oldid = 15660 " wikia is a free - to - use site that makes money from advertising . we have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers wikia is not accessible if you ’ ve made further modifications . remove the custom ad blocker rule ( s ) and the page will load as expected . can ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic . marina and the diamonds wiki is a fandom music community . content is available under cc - by - sa . or register ' : ' style = " margin - right : 3px " > hello - user - . ' . replace ( / - user - / , escape ( a ) ) ) + " " ) } catch ( b ) { document . write ( " " ) } } ) ( ) ; what does this price mean ? this is the price ( excluding postage ) a seller has provided at which the same item , or one that is very similar to it , is being offered for sale or has been offered for sale in the recent past . the price may be the seller ' s own price elsewhere or another seller ' s price . the ' off ' amount and percentage signifies the calculated difference between the seller ' s price for the item elsewhere and the seller ' s price on ebay . if you have any questions related to the pricing and / or discount offered in a particular listing , please contact the seller for that listing . a brand - new , unused , unopened and undamaged item . see the seller ' s listing for full details . business seller : badlandsuk ( 646052 ) 99 . 7 % positive feedback ask a question about this product . trending price is based on prices over last 90 days . trending price is based on prices over last 90 days . this item doesn ' t belong on this page . thanks , we ' ll look into this . copyright © 1995 - 2017 ebay inc . all rights reserved . user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice norton secured - powered by verisign

in may 2013 , leclercq stated in several interviews that he had begun working on his debut album with it being in a very early stage . at this time , the release was still expected to be in early 2014 . he revealed his intention to release at least eleven new tracks in 2014 , further hinting a possible album release in 2014 . in may 2014 , he predicted a release date for the second half of 2014 . in early 2014 , leclercq took several months off touring " to focus on writing [ his ] album " . leclercq began creating " an adventure sample pack and a collection of a few signature sounds to use throughout album [ . . . ] before writing more songs " . in june , porter robinson , a good friend of leclercq , answered a question regarding adventure in his reddit ask me anything as : " i ' ve heard madeon ' s album and it ' s fucking magificent . i ' ve been singing one of them all goddamn day [ sic ] " . leclercq later confirmed on twitter that robinson was referring to the third single " pay no mind " . later in 2014 , leclercq gave out first details about the album . in july , he answered a question on tumblr on how to describe his album as " start [ ing ] somewhere and tak [ ing ] you somewhere else . it goes from euphoric and pop to emotional and widescreen " . in an interview , leclercq revealed that the album will feature " not just club tracks [ but ] songs and music that touches [ him . it ] uses electronic elements , but goes beyond the dj - role format " , also suggesting a new show after the album . in november , leclercq promised new music , hinting the release of " you ' re on " , and finished the official artworks for the album a few days later . leclercq announced the album ' s name , adventure , on 8 december 2014 and premiered of the second single " you ' re on " . the official album announcement followed on 19 january 2015 , which included a release date of 30 march , the official track listing in standard and deluxe edition , both artworks and pre - order links for all editions . madeon ' s press release states : with adventure , i wanted to capture the feeling and sensibility of my teenage years . i wanted the album to start very vibrant and pop and end with a more contemplative tone . in making the record i both collaborated in the studio with some of my favourite musicians , and wrote and performed vocals on songs myself , two things i hadn ’ t really done before with my own music . in february , leclercq tweeted that he was working on his new live show adventure live . the show began on 10 april 2015 in san francisco , and is a 22 - stop tour in north america . the show premiered in london on 31 march . on 18 march 2015 , the adventure machine was launched as a promotional tool . the web app allows anyone to mix selected stems from adventure together using their phone , tablet , computer or novation launchpad . madeon posted on facebook , stating , " you can combine samples from my album and create new mash - ups / mixes . " the app was nominated for a webby award . on 24 march 2015 , adventure premiered on spotify and itunes for streaming . on the same day , leclercq did a reddit ama .

The song Happy by Marina Diamandis received positive reviews. It was the second single from Diamandis' third studio album, FROOT. The song was not released as a single, but upon release it reached number 1 on iTunes in 9 countries, number 6 in the US, and got to ten in the UK. The song didn't have an official video but was released as an acoustic band video on Marina's YouTube channel. As of August 2016, the video has 1,761,510 views.

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upon its release , the fool received generally positive to mixed reviews from critics . at metacritic , which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics , the fool received an average score of 65 , based on 13 reviews . writing for consequence of sound , lyndsey havens stated that the album " spins on like a series of diary entries " , while comparing weaver ' s vocals to those of florence welch and imogen heap . in a mixed review , pitchfork ' s miles raymer claimed that the album had nothing close to " matching the intense pop rush " of her debut single " octahate " . on a positive note , jon parales of the new york times highlighted the album ' s experimental tone , saying that weaver channeled stevie nicks while also noting the track " travelling song " as the best track of the album , stating " it ’ s ardent , musically confident and openly careerist . "

The text announces upcoming top 40/m hits.

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the fool sold 13 , 800 units in its first week . it debuted and peaked at number 30 on the billboard 200 .

Top 40/M Future Releases provides information on upcoming hits.

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besides , “ cavern ” charges right into the time ’ s “ jungle love ”— the most thrilling , and hilarious , segue i heard all year . and the glimmers and tjon ’ s choices are all over the place in the best way . the track list is like a smart collector ’ s want list , resurrecting the forgotten likes of brandon cooke & roxanne shanté ’ s “ sharp as a knife ” and kid frost ’ s “ la raza , ” as well as throwing in newer cuts like switch ’ s remix of jacknife lee ’ s “ making me money . ” the find for me was adriano celentano ’ s “ prisencolinensinainciusol , ” from 1973 ( video above ) , which sounds like it could have been made tomorrow with someone ’ s trusty sampler . it says a lot about poplife presents poplife sucks that it wouldn ’ t even need its best selection to sound as great as it does . horrible cover art : dead - eyed woman passively mouthing barber pole in the manner of patrick nagel , ’ 80s playboy magazine icon . but to my ear this is the compilation of the year . not a mix : these 19 tracks , selected by the glimmers and olivier tjon of the belgian club night poplife ( the cd is an anniversary celebration ) , are overlapped slightly , not dj ’ ed . and it comes closer than any comp i know to matching — in spirit if not sound — tommy boy ’ s criminally out of print the perfect beats , vol . 2 . the two comps share one track ( liquid liquid ’ s “ cavern ” ) , but where the perfect beats is an after - the - fact time capsule , poplife sucks speaks to the present . its sensibility is a current one — disco and / or electro revivalism , yes , but without succumbing to retro cute or wedding - dj cheesiness . adriano celentano , “ raffaella carrà ” [ a . k . a . “ prisencolinensinainciusol ” ] [ youtube ] 80 ’ 08 ( and heartbreak ) idolator . com is owned by hive media group .

steven hammond writes that the album is " a schizophrenic collage of styles and artists " and the reason it " works is because it is produced as a dance mix with seamless transitions between each song " but goes on to warn listeners that " a cd that mashes together extremely different genres of music could sound like one giant headache " . michaelangelo matos called it the compilation of 2008 , saying it " speaks to the present " " without succumbing to retro cute or wedding - dj cheesiness " calling the track list " a smart collector ’ s want list " . rick anderson refers to the compilation as " defiant eclecticism " . tony ware calls the tracks " sonically engaging without being self - absorbed " . the album has also been called " all - inclusive party celebrating dance music across all genres that doesn ' t discriminate " and " an endlessly playable party mix that ranges freely from the ’ 70s to the ’ 00s " .

The reviewer praises Poplife Sucks, a compilation CD released by Belgian club night Poplife. The reviewer commends the tracklist, which includes both classic and contemporary tracks, and notes that the compilation is not mixed but rather features tracks that overlap slightly. The reviewer also praises the compilation's sensibility, which avoids retro cute or wedding-DJ cheesiness.

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for those readers unfamiliar with the kronos quartet , they are very well - known in modern & avant - garde music circles . they also have a certain predilection for " new age " - type music , and their entry into early music will be seen as an event by some . the present recital includes some other performers on some tracks , and is unfortunately given with no notes on the music other than specifying what it is , but is primarily string performance . the famous em pieces are handled with flair , but easily recognizable , and the modern and / or world music pieces are generally in a similar idiom . david lamb ( b . 1935 ) : långdans efter byfåns mats harry partch ( 1901 - 1974 ; arr . ben johnston ) : two studies on ancient greek scales jack body ( b . 1944 ) : long - ge john cage ( 1912 - 1992 ; arr . eric salzman ) : totem ancestor traditional - sweden ( arr . mikael marin ) : brudmarsch frå östa kassia ( 810 - 867 , byzantium ; arr . diane touliatos ) : using the apostate tyrant as his tool louis hardin ( b . 1916 ) : synchrony no . 2 purcell : four part fantasia no . 2 traditional - tuva ( arr . steve mackey ) : uleg - khem alfred schnittke ( b . 1934 ; arr . kronos ) : collected songs where every verse is filled with grief to purchasing information for this disc . to faq references to this recording . to faq cd index page .

rick anderson on allmusic praises the album ' s " overriding mood . . . of sadness and devotion . . . like most of kronos ' best work , this is dark , lovely , eerie stuff . " the jerusalem post called it one of the most intriguing kronos albums to date . allan kozinn featured it as a critic ' s choice in the new york times .

kronos quartet received mixed reviews.

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on this reissue cd of a contemporary set ( bassist leroy vinnegar ' s first as a leader ) , six of the seven songs have the word " walk " in their title , including " would you like to take a walk , " " walkin ' my baby back home , " " i ' ll walk alone , " and vinnegar ' s original " walk on . " vinnegar actually does not take much solo space and generously features his talented sidemen : vibraphonist victor feldman , trumpeter gerald wilson , tenor saxophonist teddy edwards , pianist carl perkins , and drummer tony bazley . a fine , straight - ahead session . allmusic relies heavily on javascript . please enable javascript in your browser to use the site fully .

the allmusic review by scott yanow called it " a fine , straight - ahead session " .

the review was positive, highlighting the strong performance of the sidemen and the straight-ahead nature of the session.

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hurt & the merciless marks a musical culmination for the heavy , a mesmeric blend of their trademark rock ’ n ’ roll classicism and funk and soul grooves with added sonic experimentation . self - produced , the aim was to capture the powerful blasts of the bands live show , that life - affirming spark of rock ’ n ’ roll when anything feels possible . the 12 track album which features the lead single " since you been gone " plus the spiky garage - rock anthem " what happened to the love ? " , is a batch of . . . hurt & the merciless marks a musical culmination for the heavy , a mesmeric blend of their trademark rock ’ n ’ roll classicism and funk and soul grooves with added sonic experimentation . self - produced , the aim was to capture the powerful blasts of the bands live show , that life - affirming spark of rock ’ n ’ roll when anything feels possible . the 12 track album which features the lead single " since you been gone " plus the spiky garage - rock anthem " what happened to the love ? " , is a batch of their strongest songs yet . hurt & the merciless marks a musical culmination for the heavy , a mesmeric blend of their trademark rock ’ n ’ roll classicism and funk and soul grooves with added sonic experimentation . self - produced , the aim was to capture the powerful blasts of the bands live show , that life - affirming spark of rock ’ n ’ roll when anything feels possible . the 12 track album which features the lead single " since you been gone " plus the spiky garage - rock anthem " what happened to the love ? " , is a batch of . . . hurt & the merciless marks a musical culmination for the heavy , a mesmeric blend of their trademark rock ’ n ’ roll classicism and funk and soul grooves with added sonic experimentation . self - produced , the aim was to capture the powerful blasts of the bands live show , that life - affirming spark of rock ’ n ’ roll when anything feels possible . the 12 track album which features the lead single " since you been gone " plus the spiky garage - rock anthem " what happened to the love ? " , is a batch of their strongest songs yet . © 2017 the heavy . all rights reserved . contact us | site by kerve

hurt & the merciless was released on 1 april 2016 through counter records and the bad son recording company . it was released as a cd , a digital download , and a vinyl . a deluxe box set , limited to 1000 copies , were also released , containing both cd and vinyl copies of the album , a code containing an mp3 download of the album , badges and stickers , a poster , and two 7 " vinyls , with one featuring the first two tracks on the album , " since you been gone " and " what happened to the love ? " , and the other containing two bonus tracks titled " panic attack ! " and " wtf ? " . " since you been gone " was released as the album ' s lead single on 4 february 2016 , the same day the album was announced . a music video for the song was also released , directed by focus creeps and starring thomas turgoose and abigail hardingham . " turn up " was released as the album ' s second single on 23 february , with a lyric video being released for it , and " what happened to the love ? " was released as the third single on 31 march , alongside a music video .

hurt & the merciless is a strong album.;

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nattens madrigal is a concept album written about a man who immerses himself in ' evil spirits ' and becomes a werewolf . nattens madrigal translates to ' madrigal of the night ' and the sound of the music would certainly reflect the title . hymn vi , a major highlight of nattens madrigal is a surprise and a completely unique black metal track . the opening riff is incredibly happy and switches between furious black metal and the happy riff . not only is it unique , but it is a brilliant song . the songs on nattens madrigal have plenty of diversity for a black metal album , certainly much more than your average darkthrone or gorgoroth album . they even pull out a piano for hymn viii . really , the problem with nattens madrigal is it ' s production , which , for a good portion of it ' s listeners , isn ' t a problem at all . nattens madrigal , despite it ' s production , is a strong contender for greatest black metal album ever . like emperor before them , ulver inject something into black metal which is impossible for most bands : beauty . ulver ' s first three albums are seen by many fans as their ' black metal trilogy ' . one has to wonder why , considering that the centerpiece of the trilogy , kveldssanger was an entirely acoustic norse folk album . bergtatt , ulver ' s first album is a blending of the two styles seen on nattens madrigal and kveldssanger . nattens madrigal is am extremely raw black metal album . allegedly recorded in a forest , ulver ' s third album is not the easiest listen . the production causes the vocals to be mixed lower than the guitars , the drums to be hard to pick out and the bass to be literally impossible to hear . with all of this in mind , nattens madrigal is very possibly the greatest black metal album ever recorded . it ' s rawness , for black metal fans is an added bonus , while for non black metal fans , is an annoyance . the album opens up with a raw tremolo picked riff . just 30 seconds into the first track , we hear a raw and very speedy guitar solo . this is the sound that is present throughout virtually the whole album . the whole disc , aside from a few short ( and incredible ) breaks , is raw and grim black metal at it ' s blackest . so what makes it so special ? in every song , there are some incredible and beautiful melodies , sometimes pushed into the background of the sound and sometimes being a huge part of the sound . one of the best parts of the album is hymn i . about 1 minute into the track , the instruments drop out to leave harmonising acoustic guitars picking folk melodies . this displays the early sound of ulver and unfortunatly , this is the only taste of ulver ' s folk sound on the album . the ends of songs are followed by ambient parts , hinting at the future of ulver . nattens madrigal is the definition of cliche black metal . with all the traits that make up the genr . . . translation of the album title : the madrigal of ( the ) night - eight hymnes to the wolf in man . rate it awful - 1 very poor - 1 . 5 poor - 2 average - 2 . 5 good - 3 great - 3 . 5 excellent - 4 superb - 4 . 5 classic - 5 beneath the savagery and carnage lies immense beauty and passion . . . just keep peeling the layers bac . . . i ' ve only really heard stuff from kveldssanger and i didn ' t like it much to be honest . i ' ll see if this changes my mind about them . nice review as usual . bergtatt is probably a better one for you to get . if you get stuff from this , get the three reccomended tracks . nice review , excellent album . my favourite track ? ' hymne i ' or ' hymne v ' i would say , but i think that the album has to be experienced start to finish to be properly appreciated . this message edited on 09 . 03 . 05 those are my favourites too . this actually seems like it would be kind of cool , and i hate most black metal . very classic . it takes raw to another level , and it just rules . the lyric sheet that i got has the lyrics in the language they use , and then english . the lyrics are so evil . this message edited on 10 . 26 . 05 because that ' s what they play now . i like this album a hell of a lot . i won ' t give it a 5 for personal reasons , although it is easily a classic . ulver is such a hard band to classify . only one of their three " black metal " albums is purely bm , being this one . bergtatt is bm influenced though , but a little more experimental . kvevsetessenslar ( dont remember how to spell it , haha ) is a folk album , more or less . then they became a trip - hop / electronica band and now , with blood inside , i haven ' t the slightest idea on what to classify them as . we need an avant - garde section . for whatever reason , this is the one album with this style of raw production that actually makes it work . it ' s like melodic static and i love it . i ' ll have to re - download this album . the one i had didn ' t have the tracks labeled so i deteled it because i am an indiot . this review really makes me want to go download the album . i am now . i love this album so much . i really like the raw gritty production i don ' t mind it . definitivamente el mejor album de ulver , totalmente bestial , el sonido raw es exactamente lo que necesitaba para ser una verdadera obra maestra del verdadero black metal . el sonido de las guitarras es perfecto y penetrante y la manera en que la bateria " ametralla " tus oidos es estimulante . si te gusta el black metal creo que este es el mejor disco de la famosa trilogia black metal de ulver , ya que es el unico que es en realidad black metal . nelg665 @ yahoo . esthis message edited on 09 . 20 . 06 didnt really like this album cuz of the weird production and sound quality . i cant deny the brilliant songwriting and musicianship but its hard for me to enjoy when i have to strain to listen to it . i prefer their advant - garde stuff drumming & bass are not good at all mainly because of the bad productionthis message edited on 01 . 19 . 07 [ quote = shadows ] user album rating : 1 . 5 because that ' s what they play now . i like this album a hell of a lot . i won ' t give it a 5 for personal reasons , although it is easily a classic . [ / quote ] change ur mind much you have to be logged in to post a comment . login | create a profile site copyright 2005 - 2017 sputnikmusic . com read one of my all - time . . . 99 % daemonlord july 17th , 2011 read whoever thought ugly would . . . 100 % jiri777 january 3rd , 2009 read ulver go raw bm with . . . 45 % lord _ ghengis august 25th , 2008 read classic black metal from an . . . 96 % moses2792796 september 5th , 2007 read black metal for the beast . . . 88 % woeoftyrants january 16th , 2007 read another brave step from ulver . 96 % t _ july 30th , 2006 read to the wolf in man . . . 94 % perplexed _ sjel march 27th , 2006 read the predator within . . . 85 % crimsonfloyd april 14th , 2004 the album ' s title as well as all the lyrics are written in the style of archaic 19th century dano - norwegian . no song titles were given for this album initially ; the tracks were simply listed in the booklet using roman numerals . their actual titles are known from promo editions and reissues . the official ulver site states this as a 1996 album , in fact it was released in 1997 : the european version came out in march and the us version in april . composed and arranged during the first half of 1995 .

writing for allmusic , steve huey said “ it ' s so fast and ferocious and the vocals so garbled that it ' s best just to take the sheer sonic force as reflecting the band ' s concept , rather than trying to piece it all together . ” nattens madrigal thus has to be taken on two levels : the actual immediate aesthetics of the production and then the compositional department . based on songwriting alone ( which takes a bit of effort to discern ) , nattens madrigal is a tour de force that would have redefined the most extreme of black metal had it been more palatable . played at warp speed with hidden melodies , sublime guitar leads and a sense of apocalyptic devastation , nattens madrigal is one of the most impressive albums of its kind . that is , of course , assuming one has put aside the way it sounds . it ' s a bit like ignoring the quills of a porcupine and telling others what a cuddly housepet it makes . ” in 2009 , ign included nattens madrigal in their " 10 great black metal albums " list .

Nattens Madrigal is a concept album about a man who immerses himself in evil spirits and becomes a werewolf. The album's title and lyrics are written in the style of archaic 19th century Dano-Norwegian, and the sound of the music reflects the title. The album is considered to be a strong contender for the greatest black metal album ever, despite its production, which is hard to listen to due to low vocals, hard to pick out drums, and an impossible to hear bass. The album is considered to be a classic and is highly recommended for black metal fans.

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nattens madrigal is a concept album written about a man who immerses himself in ' evil spirits ' and becomes a werewolf . nattens madrigal translates to ' madrigal of the night ' and the sound of the music would certainly reflect the title . hymn vi , a major highlight of nattens madrigal is a surprise and a completely unique black metal track . the opening riff is incredibly happy and switches between furious black metal and the happy riff . not only is it unique , but it is a brilliant song . the songs on nattens madrigal have plenty of diversity for a black metal album , certainly much more than your average darkthrone or gorgoroth album . they even pull out a piano for hymn viii . really , the problem with nattens madrigal is it ' s production , which , for a good portion of it ' s listeners , isn ' t a problem at all . nattens madrigal , despite it ' s production , is a strong contender for greatest black metal album ever . like emperor before them , ulver inject something into black metal which is impossible for most bands : beauty . ulver ' s first three albums are seen by many fans as their ' black metal trilogy ' . one has to wonder why , considering that the centerpiece of the trilogy , kveldssanger was an entirely acoustic norse folk album . bergtatt , ulver ' s first album is a blending of the two styles seen on nattens madrigal and kveldssanger . nattens madrigal is am extremely raw black metal album . allegedly recorded in a forest , ulver ' s third album is not the easiest listen . the production causes the vocals to be mixed lower than the guitars , the drums to be hard to pick out and the bass to be literally impossible to hear . with all of this in mind , nattens madrigal is very possibly the greatest black metal album ever recorded . it ' s rawness , for black metal fans is an added bonus , while for non black metal fans , is an annoyance . the album opens up with a raw tremolo picked riff . just 30 seconds into the first track , we hear a raw and very speedy guitar solo . this is the sound that is present throughout virtually the whole album . the whole disc , aside from a few short ( and incredible ) breaks , is raw and grim black metal at it ' s blackest . so what makes it so special ? in every song , there are some incredible and beautiful melodies , sometimes pushed into the background of the sound and sometimes being a huge part of the sound . one of the best parts of the album is hymn i . about 1 minute into the track , the instruments drop out to leave harmonising acoustic guitars picking folk melodies . this displays the early sound of ulver and unfortunatly , this is the only taste of ulver ' s folk sound on the album . the ends of songs are followed by ambient parts , hinting at the future of ulver . nattens madrigal is the definition of cliche black metal . with all the traits that make up the genr . . . translation of the album title : the madrigal of ( the ) night - eight hymnes to the wolf in man . rate it awful - 1 very poor - 1 . 5 poor - 2 average - 2 . 5 good - 3 great - 3 . 5 excellent - 4 superb - 4 . 5 classic - 5 beneath the savagery and carnage lies immense beauty and passion . . . just keep peeling the layers bac . . . i ' ve only really heard stuff from kveldssanger and i didn ' t like it much to be honest . i ' ll see if this changes my mind about them . nice review as usual . bergtatt is probably a better one for you to get . if you get stuff from this , get the three reccomended tracks . nice review , excellent album . my favourite track ? ' hymne i ' or ' hymne v ' i would say , but i think that the album has to be experienced start to finish to be properly appreciated . this message edited on 09 . 03 . 05 those are my favourites too . this actually seems like it would be kind of cool , and i hate most black metal . very classic . it takes raw to another level , and it just rules . the lyric sheet that i got has the lyrics in the language they use , and then english . the lyrics are so evil . this message edited on 10 . 26 . 05 because that ' s what they play now . i like this album a hell of a lot . i won ' t give it a 5 for personal reasons , although it is easily a classic . ulver is such a hard band to classify . only one of their three " black metal " albums is purely bm , being this one . bergtatt is bm influenced though , but a little more experimental . kvevsetessenslar ( dont remember how to spell it , haha ) is a folk album , more or less . then they became a trip - hop / electronica band and now , with blood inside , i haven ' t the slightest idea on what to classify them as . we need an avant - garde section . for whatever reason , this is the one album with this style of raw production that actually makes it work . it ' s like melodic static and i love it . i ' ll have to re - download this album . the one i had didn ' t have the tracks labeled so i deteled it because i am an indiot . this review really makes me want to go download the album . i am now . i love this album so much . i really like the raw gritty production i don ' t mind it . definitivamente el mejor album de ulver , totalmente bestial , el sonido raw es exactamente lo que necesitaba para ser una verdadera obra maestra del verdadero black metal . el sonido de las guitarras es perfecto y penetrante y la manera en que la bateria " ametralla " tus oidos es estimulante . si te gusta el black metal creo que este es el mejor disco de la famosa trilogia black metal de ulver , ya que es el unico que es en realidad black metal . nelg665 @ yahoo . esthis message edited on 09 . 20 . 06 didnt really like this album cuz of the weird production and sound quality . i cant deny the brilliant songwriting and musicianship but its hard for me to enjoy when i have to strain to listen to it . i prefer their advant - garde stuff drumming & bass are not good at all mainly because of the bad productionthis message edited on 01 . 19 . 07 [ quote = shadows ] user album rating : 1 . 5 because that ' s what they play now . i like this album a hell of a lot . i won ' t give it a 5 for personal reasons , although it is easily a classic . [ / quote ] change ur mind much you have to be logged in to post a comment . login | create a profile site copyright 2005 - 2017 sputnikmusic . com read one of my all - time . . . 99 % daemonlord july 17th , 2011 read whoever thought ugly would . . . 100 % jiri777 january 3rd , 2009 read ulver go raw bm with . . . 45 % lord _ ghengis august 25th , 2008 read classic black metal from an . . . 96 % moses2792796 september 5th , 2007 read black metal for the beast . . . 88 % woeoftyrants january 16th , 2007 read another brave step from ulver . 96 % t _ july 30th , 2006 read to the wolf in man . . . 94 % perplexed _ sjel march 27th , 2006 read the predator within . . . 85 % crimsonfloyd april 14th , 2004 the album ' s title as well as all the lyrics are written in the style of archaic 19th century dano - norwegian . no song titles were given for this album initially ; the tracks were simply listed in the booklet using roman numerals . their actual titles are known from promo editions and reissues . the official ulver site states this as a 1996 album , in fact it was released in 1997 : the european version came out in march and the us version in april . composed and arranged during the first half of 1995 .

part three of what has become known as ulver ’ s “ black metal trilogie , ” nattens madrigal - marked the band ’ s international debut and showcases a black metal style similar to bergtatt , abandoning the acoustic and atmospheric elements , with an intentionally underproduced sound . the album has been described as “ raw and grim black metal at its blackest . ” a common myth about the album is that band spent the recording budget on armani suits , cocaine and a corvette ; and recorded the album outdoors in a norwegian forest on an 8 - track recorder . kristoffer rygg , however , has stated that this is not true ; and possibly a rumour started by century media . metal injection concluded " kveldssanger had no electric instruments , nattens madrigal had no acoustic instruments , but bergtatt , has both acoustic and electric instruments ; it ’ s like they spliced the elements from bergtatt into two separate albums . if that ’ s the case , then nattens madrigal really showcases the black metal prowess of the band . the album answers exactly why people were so angered by ulver ’ s transition away from black metal , and why people are still bitter at their direction today . ” commenting on the rumours surrounding nattens madrigal , rygg said , " do you really think that century media advanced us so much that we could buy a black corvette ? maybe some suits and drugs ; i won ' t deny that . or deny that we recorded it cheap . i ' ll let the myth carry on . ” continuing , " we didn ' t have anything to do with those rumours . the moment the big labels picked up black metal , that was the beginning of the end of black metal as far as i see it . they started to exploit the genre by stuff like that - dumb sales pitches - that took the heart out of a lot of it . it became very banal . i ' m not blaming century media , but i definitely think that that marked the beginning of the end of black metal for me . putting out nattens madrigal via a big label was kind of an antagonistic move . they probably expected a prettied - up bergtatt , you know ? we didn ' t want to conform to any business model . we still don ' t . it got into the mainstream and people became very adept at playing and producing professional records , and as a result of that it lost a lot of the magic that it held to me when i was a teenager listening to old celtic frost rehearsals , or old mayhem demos . i ' m still very much like that . i ' d rather listen to old lo - fi recordings than the perfect retro - band , you know . so i was part of a different scene , a different vibe . " adding , " we composed nattens madrigal quite quickly after bergtatt . and while we were rehearsing the madrigal we recorded kveldssanger , the second one . so i think that we spent about a year on that record . it was written in ' 95 , recorded in ' 96 , and was finally released early ' 97 . "

Nattens Madrigal is a concept album about a man who immerses himself in evil spirits and becomes a werewolf. The album's title and lyrics are written in the style of archaic 19th century Dano-Norwegian, and the sound of the music reflects the title. The album is considered to be one of the greatest black metal albums ever recorded, despite its raw production.

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the 1d star even pimps his new rap album , joking , " yo , mc nialler in the mix . . . new album coming soon . " coolio : : gangsta ' s paradise : : tommy boy / warner bros . niall horan and liam payne show off their rapping skills in a new instagram video where niall spits the " gangsta ' s paradise " lyrics . too funny ! is a rap career in the cards if the whole one direction mega popular boyband thing doesn ' t work out ? niall horan raps ? ! niall gives his best rapper impression a whirl while spitting the old school classic " gangsta ' s paradise " by coolio . louis tomlinson laughs as he ' s playing during niall horan ' s charity football match in leicester , england . harry styles and ed sheeran was seen arriving at one direction ' s hair stylist lou teasdale ' s book launch party in london . want to share imdb ' s rating on your own site ? use the html below . well . . for me it was very interesting to watch a movie like because it shows how a bright person can change a ' ' dangerous mind ' ' and make them active rather than rejecting them and drive them to the streets selling drugs and the likes . . . the ideas is this movie were very awesome and hitting on the core of the american society in the early 90 ' s , so that it criticizes the whole daily life in an inner city as a prototype . . . family , relationships , fear , fights , power , those are some of the crucial themes the movie . actually , the teacher did a good job with the collaboration and curiosity of those students , because they feel that there is something special about the new teacher which they lacked with the previous one and also because she gave them more freedom and behaved toward them as friends not students , , , : ) well done teacher ! ! ! well , let ' s let that one sink in for a minute . the boys performed live at radio 1 ' s big weekend at glasgow green in glasgow , scotland . liam payne had a big smile on during radio 1 ' s big weekend at glasgow green in scotland . niall horan looks into the crowd at radio 1 ' s big weekend at glasgow green . zayn malik onstage live at radio 1 ' s big weekend at glasgow green in glasgow , scotland . louis tomlinson rocks his longer hair at radio 1 ' s big weekend at glasgow green . harry styles smiles onstage during radio 1 ' s big weekend at glasgow green in glasgow , scotland . liam payne was spotted on the field during niall horan ' s charity football match in leicester , england . harry styles in action during niall horan ' s charity football match on may 26 , 2014 in leicester , england . harry styles was seen leaving craig ' s restaurant with friends in los angeles . " the boys backstage in melbourne . . . only 3 shows to go in oz : ( it ' s been ace ! 1dhq x " harry spotted outside rio ferdinand ' s restaurant in manchester . liam takes a goofy picture on the red carpet of season 2 ' s finale of " the x factor . " niall arrives at london ' s heathrow airport after visiting family in dublin . stay fetch . sign up for the cray , our daily roundup of all things buzzworthy . from kylie jenner ' s trendsetting style ( btw , puberty goals af ) to life - changing tech news ( tweeting an emoji to order a pizza # yes ) , the cray is all you need to impress the squad . there was an error trying to load your rating for this title . some parts of this page won ' t work property . please reload or try later . keep track of everything you watch ; tell your friends . added to your check - ins . an ex - marine turned teacher struggles to connect with her students in an inner city school . michelle pfeiffer , george dzundza , courtney b . vance | see full cast & crew » " big little lies " star laura dern reflects on her win for outstanding supporting actress in a limited series or movie and provides a tribute to some of her unsung heroes . criterion reflections – mr . freedom – es 9 see our favorite photos from the 2017 emmys , from history - making wins to celebrations backstage and the party scene . search for " dangerous minds " on amazon . com you must be a registered user to use the imdb rating plugin . favorite ' youth - defining ' film . . . louanne johnson is an ex - marine , hired as a teacher in a high - school in a poor area of the city . she has recently separated from her husband . her friend , also teacher in the school , got the temporary job for her . after a terrible reception from the students , she tries unconventional methods of teaching ( using karate , bob dylan lyrics etc ) to gain the trust of the students . written by claudio carvalho , rio de janeiro , brazil she broke the rules . . . and changed their lives . michelle pfeiffer was pregnant during production . although shot out of sequence like most films , it becomes apparent when methods are used to hide the actress ' stomach . methods such as long skirts and bulky sweaters along with scenes where pfeiffer is shown carrying large objects were used . see more » when louanne walks in on the first day nikki ( girl in the overalls ) is sitting , the next scene she is standing , then back to sitting . see more » louanne : they gave me candy and called me their light . hal griffith : that ' ll do it . this faq is empty . add the first question . 12 of 15 people found this review helpful . was this review helpful to you ? mrs . carla nichols mary benton waiter irene roberts callie roberts cornelius bates gusmaro rivera durrell benton nikki - - - - - - - - - - - more . . . it was a star - studded night at the emmys . visit our emmys guide for the full list of winners , videos , photos , and more . niall and liam payne are seen rapping in this new one direction instagram video and we are loving mc nialler . liam adds some " uhs " for a little added background . . . and is that harry styles we see sneaking through ? liam payne and niall horan attended the private launch of david beckham for h & m swimwear at shoreditch house in london . niall horan posed with former irish boxer barry mcguigan at a reception for the irish community at buckingham palace in london . liam payne and his girlfriend sophia smith attended the fudge urban lou teasdale book launch party in london . one direction arrived at the 2014 brit awards . liam payne at the 15th nrj music awards at palais des festivals . harry styles at the 15th nrj music awards at palais des festivals . zayn malik at the 15th nrj music awards at palais des festivals . louis tomlinson at the 15th nrj music awards at palais des festivals . niall horan at the 15th nrj music awards at palais des festivals . the boys were color coordinated as they attended the 15th nrj music awards at palais des festivals in cannes , france . niall horan and liam payne watched the orlando magic play the new york knicks at madison square garden in new york city . louis tomlinson and niall horan were spotted leaving their hotel in milan , italy with the rest of one direction . arriving to a studio in london with the rest of one direction , niall horan smiles for the cameras . zayn malik and louis tomlinson keep a low profile as they entered a studio with the boys in london . harry styles holds onto his phone as he arrives at a studio with the rest of 1d in london . one direction wave to their fans during an event for their film one direction : this is us in makuhari , japan . 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spin gave the album 8 out of 10 , and said , " today ' s rappers aren ' t interested in sharing any knowledge with outsiders . coolio is the great exception . . . the most stylistically broad mainstream rap album you ' ll probably hear all year . even upon first listen , it sounds like a collection of hits . " entertainment weekly ranked the album # 4 on ew ' s top 10 albums of 1995 , and said , " the level - headed street philosopher , preaching respect for black women , fatherly responsibility , and safe sex . . . continuing in the great tradition of sly stone and stevie wonder . . . coolio and his crew make the ghetto seem not just a place of desolation , but of hope . " the source gave the album 4 mics out of 5 , and said , " the crazy braided one brings skilled and insightful lyrics that reach and relate to all levels of the black experience . . . sets standards that corny lyrics and catchy loops can ' t compete with . . . few artists can straddle the line between commercial and underground hip - hop . " musician said , " coolio ties his music to a message that ' s as deep as the groove . " rap pages gave the album 7 out of 10 , and said , " maybe because he rapped for a decade with no props , got yanked on record deals . . . this cool - ass homie from compton has stayed grounded . . . coolio rejoices in the only life he knows . " nme gave the album 7 out of 10 , and said , " instead of playing the role of the uzi - toting big - shot , he adopts a more reflective view of urban life in los angeles . . . in doing so , coolio takes a deliberate step forward from last year ' s light - hearted debut . "

krieg received positive reviews.

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shipp hardly needs an introduction at this point thanks to a career of over a quarter century , including not only many acclaimed albums under his own name but also a long and prominent tenure in the david s . ware quartet and a vast array of collaborations with the likes of spring heel jack , ivo perelman , sabir mateen , darius jones , joe morris , jemeel moondoc , and more . " matthew shipp has become an elder statesman in the jazz world . how that happened can be boiled down to two simple elements . one : he has created a unique sound and language for improvised music and two : shipp has become a doyen of cutting edge music making and opinion . " – mark corroto , all about jazz walerian is the younger of the two , and because of that and americans ' myopia about foreign jazz masters , many jazz fans are not as familiar with his work as they are with shipp ' s . we think that one listen to this album should convince everyone of the imaginative depth of his musical vision and the likelihood that he will soon be counted among the avant - jazz scene ' s international stars . largely self - taught and deeply immersed in eastern philosophy , his approach to improvisation is unique and compelling . matthew shipp , the supreme jazz pianist of his generation , and mat walerian , the finest polish jazz woodwind player of his , have combined their talents in concert on several occasions . this album documents one such event on may 15 , 2012 . in this new album matthew appears with mat walerian , whose playing reminds me of the japanese paintings of sesshu , full of fine lines , images , and sounds that tell haiku - like stories , arresting and mysterious . as the music progresses from clarinets to alto sax to flute , you can hear sound and space disrobe to reveal villages with beautiful clouds over trees laced with seraphic hues and birds dancing . the musicians are never concerned about style or genre . what do i call this music ? one word comes to mind : " exquisite . ” " liner notes by william parkerfor the past 30 years matthew shipp has kept his music and musical associations true to himself and the higher laws of the universe . he has done this by having the courage play uncompromising music , unafraid to bring us tears and flowers wrapped up in the blues . not intimidated by jazz history , matthew has spent his life learning how to feel comfortable stepping into the unknown part of the tone world . throughout his musical career , shipp has been able to accomplish a rare thing . that is to be able to find the center in the music every time he plays . this music is more concerned with poetics because it is poetics , not technique or academics , that will allow the music to go inside and change the soul of the listener . it is transcendence of music that will lead us to transcendence . i enjoyed this music on many levels ; the more i listen to it , the more layers of brilliance i discover . so remember , give it repeated listening ; accept it for what it is , not for what it is not . mat walerian plays some of most lovely and relaxed uncompromised beauty that i have ever heard in a long time . now some might ask , who is this saxophone player ? who has he studied with , where does he come from ? i say accept him , he loves music and has risen to his apex in this duet with matthew shipp . the most important thing is not who he studied with , the most important thing is that he is alive on the scene . mat walerian is one of the special ones , and along with matthew shipp they have created a new music called elusive beauty . i invite you to enjoy it and learn how to cherish life . press quotes " [ walerian ] is one of the most talented young jazz musicians on the polish scene , if not the most talented . " – maciej lewenstein , polish jazz recordings and beyond " walerian ‘ s playing is rooted in the early free - jazz , with heavy echoes of bluesy tone . his lines can be jazzy in the spirit of post - bop as well as angular and abstract , he goes for more direct approach on alto , while searching for more sonic shades on bass clarinet . he tends for modest and minimal , selecting carefully the means of his expression . . . his playing ( is ) warm , very melodic , while not being afraid of some tone and timbre explorations . fresh and inspiring is the contrast between the free - jazz boiling section behind him and his cool , thoughtful lines and very jazz phraseology , moving from blues , bebop , free - bop up to some not too extreme free improv . “ – ( free ) jazz alchemist this is polish multi - instrumentalist mat walerian ’ s third cd , all for esp and all with matthew shi . . © 2015 esp - disk ' ltd - all rights reserved . no part of this website may be duplicated , redistributed or manipulated . in gaining access to its pages , you implicitly accept the copyright and terms of use .

the jazztimes review by mike shanley states " jazz duets often get described as ' conversations ' between the two players , and this session clearly falls into that category . while a topic or two goes on a little too long , the overall discussion yields sharp points and empathetic support . "

krieg received positive reviews.

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suzie mcneil lyrics provided by songlyrics . com suzie mcneil lyrics provided by songlyrics . com do you like this album ? leave a review . note : when you embed the widget in your site , it will match your site ' s styles ( css ) . this is just a preview ! please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus .

reception of the album was good with the critics . matthew chisling of allmusic stated that broken & beautiful was a strong effort where " . . . every single track individually is strong , and the best moments on the album are stronger than anything kelly clarkson ever recorded . with any luck , broken and beautiful will be a commercial success and mcneil will become the household name she deserves to be . " it received a good review of 4 / 5 stars on that website .

krieg received positive reviews.

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this band formed in 1999 in mesa , az , when lead singer david jensen and guitarist hans ringger joined forces . both had attended high school together and then did some traveling before hooking up again . citing fugazi and the diy ethos as major influences , before braille slowly began composing songs , adding bass player brandon smith and then drummer kelly reed . in march of 2002 , the group released its debut four - song ep . the ep garnered press and college radio play for its emo sound . the band also shared the stage with jimmy eat world , among others . in the fall of 2002 , before braille released its debut album , the rumor , on aezra records . the band has performed throughout the american southwest and pacific coast . ~ jason macneil , all music guid . this band formed in 1999 in mesa , az , when lead singer david jensen and guitarist hans ringger joined forces . both had attended high school together and then did some traveling before hooking up again . citing fugazi and the diy ethos as major influences , before braille slowly began composing songs , adding bass player brandon smith and then drummer kelly reed . in march of 2002 , the group released its debut four - song ep . the ep garnered press and college radio play for its emo sound . the band also shared the stage with jimmy eat world , among others . in the fall of 2002 , before braille releas . . . read more in addition to this they have released several other ep ' s and lp ' s with the addition of guitar progressive rajiv patel who helped with recording on the rumor they have evolved their sound to be unique with every verse and every lyric , no hook lines repeated over the same chorus here , just poetry turned into music , art at its finest . « hide check up - to - date album ratings of our entire catalog on rateyourmusic . com at the bottom , i have included other albums that i liked enough to keep in my music library over the last decade , but didn ' t make the top 100 . 100 albums is quite the task . i ' m glad to see national , great lake swimmers and the format made the cut . please go to the new blog , desert island mixtapes for all the latest posts . · bright eyes - lifted , or the story is in the soil . . . [ 2002 ] · panic at the disco - pretty . odd . [ 2008 ] · the gift of gab - supreme lyricism vol . 1 [ 2006 ] on a nostalgic whim i decided to re - visit some of my old favorite records and this was one of the only sites that mentioned phosphate antigen in any meaningful way . loved that cd . great list . new blog at http : / / desertislandmixtapes . wordpress . com this blog is now closed . ranking this many albums is tough , and i ' ll admit - largely arbitrary in its exactness . every time i look at it , i move stuff around , and have decided that i just need to post it . so , this is a very generalized list . i am pretty solid on my top 5 , but after that a bunch could probably be moved around quite a bit . 49 . sigur ros - takk . . . [ 2005 ] · ben kweller - freak out , it ' s . . . ben kweller [ 2000 ] follow us on hypem . com awesome inc . theme . powered by blogger . site copyright 2005 - 2017 sputnikmusic . com

the rumor received favorable reviews from professional critics . while this album gained many comparisons to jimmy eat world , a contemporary critical success that also hailed from mesa , arizona , jeff marsh of adequacy . net contends that " before braille has their own sound " and calls the rumor " a pretty impressive debut . " jenn sikes at splendidzine . com found that " before braille gives listeners a lot to love . " while not totally engaged in the emo movement of the early 2000s , sikes found that the rumor " has combined the most desirable and enduring features from a variety of emo bands , creating a sort of ' optimized ' aesthetic . it works , too - - just when i ' d decided that i could no longer be tickled by emo , before braille proved me wrong . " eric snider at the daily herald also had praise for this debut , saying that it " is brimming with melodic , fully developed emo / indie sound . it is mainstream and catchy without being trendy , and deep but not pretentious . " finally , brad filick at cmj new music weekly found that the rumor has staying power . he described the record as having " heartbreaking lyrics delivered passionately over syncopated , but poppy guitar crunch that has come to define the term ' emo . ' " he continued , however , to note that even " if emo goes out of style , before braille will likely still be rocking shows long after most of the chris carraba wannabes have left the building . " this record would also garner some accolades for the band . in 2003 , the association for independent music nominated before braille for an indie award in the alternative rock category for its work on the rumor . in addition , at the end of 2009 , the editor of music snobs anonymous listed the rumor as one of the 100 best albums of the 2000s .

The band received positive reviews for their EP and album.

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this band formed in 1999 in mesa , az , when lead singer david jensen and guitarist hans ringger joined forces . both had attended high school together and then did some traveling before hooking up again . citing fugazi and the diy ethos as major influences , before braille slowly began composing songs , adding bass player brandon smith and then drummer kelly reed . in march of 2002 , the group released its debut four - song ep . the ep garnered press and college radio play for its emo sound . the band also shared the stage with jimmy eat world , among others . in the fall of 2002 , before braille released its debut album , the rumor , on aezra records . the band has performed throughout the american southwest and pacific coast . ~ jason macneil , all music guid . this band formed in 1999 in mesa , az , when lead singer david jensen and guitarist hans ringger joined forces . both had attended high school together and then did some traveling before hooking up again . citing fugazi and the diy ethos as major influences , before braille slowly began composing songs , adding bass player brandon smith and then drummer kelly reed . in march of 2002 , the group released its debut four - song ep . the ep garnered press and college radio play for its emo sound . the band also shared the stage with jimmy eat world , among others . in the fall of 2002 , before braille releas . . . read more in addition to this they have released several other ep ' s and lp ' s with the addition of guitar progressive rajiv patel who helped with recording on the rumor they have evolved their sound to be unique with every verse and every lyric , no hook lines repeated over the same chorus here , just poetry turned into music , art at its finest . « hide check up - to - date album ratings of our entire catalog on rateyourmusic . com at the bottom , i have included other albums that i liked enough to keep in my music library over the last decade , but didn ' t make the top 100 . 100 albums is quite the task . i ' m glad to see national , great lake swimmers and the format made the cut . please go to the new blog , desert island mixtapes for all the latest posts . · bright eyes - lifted , or the story is in the soil . . . [ 2002 ] · panic at the disco - pretty . odd . [ 2008 ] · the gift of gab - supreme lyricism vol . 1 [ 2006 ] on a nostalgic whim i decided to re - visit some of my old favorite records and this was one of the only sites that mentioned phosphate antigen in any meaningful way . loved that cd . great list . new blog at http : / / desertislandmixtapes . wordpress . com this blog is now closed . ranking this many albums is tough , and i ' ll admit - largely arbitrary in its exactness . every time i look at it , i move stuff around , and have decided that i just need to post it . so , this is a very generalized list . i am pretty solid on my top 5 , but after that a bunch could probably be moved around quite a bit . 49 . sigur ros - takk . . . [ 2005 ] · ben kweller - freak out , it ' s . . . ben kweller [ 2000 ] follow us on hypem . com awesome inc . theme . powered by blogger . site copyright 2005 - 2017 sputnikmusic . com

the rumor made a very strong debut as an independent release . in its first week , it was the most added record on college radio . the record also made a significant run on cmj ' s new music charts . in its second week , the rumor hit number 28 on the cmj radio 200 , and would continue to make a 9 - week run on that chart .

The band formed in 1999 and released their first EP in March 2002, which gained press and college radio play. They released their debut album, The Rumor, in Fall 2002 on Aezra Records. The band has performed throughout the American Southwest and Pacific Coast.

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it came in blonde , ginger , and brown , and laid straight against your head . in my eyes it was beyond beautiful and i idolized those who wore it . at 13 , my fascination became unwavering and slowly grew into self - loathing , and in desperation , i turned to my mother , my hair advisory , and asked the dreaded question to every natural hair personnel : to straighten my untameable locks . popularity : 449 users have visited this page . you chose not to cry . never have to be alone . once a month i have an epiphany . i completely reassess the way i have been living my life as of that moment and decide , against the glow of my computer screen that a change is necessary . with the words “ box braid ” typed and entered into the google search bar , i stare in awe at the new wave of beauty that ’ s entered my life . the likes of keke palmer , solange and beyoncé sprawled across the screen in all their natural beauty , in their long wonderfully braided tresses , completely captivating . i pull back a lock of my own relaxed hair behind my ear and envision myself , a natural beauty . with these moments of review , my phone consists of endless screenshots and saved “ hair goals ” of black women in braid outs , senegalese twists , marley braids , and faux locs ; a galore of natural hairstyles , woven in between selfies and the occasional meme . for the time it lasts , these impulsions see me discuss the topic of hair for hours on end with family and friends , letting them know in advance that a “ new me ” is set to enter their lives . as strong as these desires are in the beginning , they ’ re ultimately never seen through to the end and alas , i ’ m left behind whilst the internet gets on board with the movement . for me , it ’ s easier said than done to swap my relaxed hair for its once kinky roots . growing up , the pressure of hair was never a weight on my shoulders and the decision of what to do with it was never under my control , a thankful position to be in . my mom was the decision maker , my hair consultant , and the one with the final say on what do with my afro tresses . i sat crossed legged on the floor of our living room , my head in her lap as she cornrowed from left to right . despite all the wincing and squirming , the tears and exhaustion , all that hair combing , grease and endless hair bobbles , my locks were always healthy and taken care of , and that was my mother ’ s main concern . i won ’ t pretend that in growing up , this idea of “ healthy hair ” did not fall down in my own list of priorities , and soon the bombarding images of eurocentric beauty took hold of my young impressionable mind . at 13 , i had established my image of beauty to fit under an umbrella term easily identified as “ white ” . beauty was long , flowing hair that fell past your shoulders . it was hair that could be picked up by a passing wind , the type of hair showcased in television adverts for up - and - coming shampoos and conditioners , that sashayed as you walked in and out of rooms . with her approval , and my first feel of a salon chair away from home , i started a cycle of monthly visits that went from manageable straightening to even more dangerous territory in the black hair community ; i felt the cream to my head , the itch of my scalp , and the slow transformation from virgin hair to altered locks . a mantra that stuck with me in the first few years was good looks meant good hair , and good hair meant white hair , a clouded sense of judgement that only continued to sound authentic as the ring of compliments fell to my ears . the hours spent in a leather spin chair , unnerved by the orchestrated movement of cream to sink to steamer to rollers to drier to mirror with salon hands giving my altered locks a final spray of virgin olive oil was all worth the awe and fascination . i looked new and different , it was unsettling but somehow felt right and i could not escape the expanding smile on my face as i dared to say , even think , that the person in front of the mirror was finally beautiful . i was suddenly deserving of a second glance , of a warm compliment edged with dull jealously . the unyielding positive reception made me feel special as i gained the approval of absolute strangers , and the admiring attention of friends and family . my hair was center stage like it had never been before , but whilst my hair took to the spotlight in a further bid to win over its adoring fans , i was left unsure of where i stood . “ it ’ s because it ’ s white ” , four words voiced in spite and playful jab ; i felt my stomach turn . with every compliment it was not long before involuntary critic reared its ugly head , and in the haze of unwavering praise came the biting bitter truth . the petting and stern asking of “ was it all mine ? ” , the rash acts to show its authenticity and the brazen exclamations of “ white ” ; my hair was a sham , a play for white beauty , and with every relaxer i took to my head i could not escape its association . my hair did not receive praise for what it was but what it seemed to be . i had infiltrated the sanctity of beauty and had stolen a word that did not belong to me : beautiful . “ hair like a white girl ” didn ’ t carry the same allure it had in my younger years , bringing instead on a pang of guilt as i wondered if the monthly hair rituals were worth all this white - washed approval . it took years before i began to question this idea i had internalized for so long , that black couldn ’ t be beautiful unless it looked white . whether it was the darkness of my skin , the roundness of my nose , or the kinkiness of my hair , it was years after the impressionable 13 year old had embossed the word “ ugly ” to her black body that i fully began to appreciate the parts of me that stood for my blackness . journeying into self - acceptance that started first with loving my skin tone and is fit to end with loving my natural hair , i feel myself stationed on a platform with one foot on the train as if ready to board . and even though , one foot is left outstretched on the train floor , the other wedged to the station platform , i ’ m further than i ’ ve ever been to loving myself . looking to the future now , and the feeling of dread which used to engulf my insides at the thought of no more relaxers having melted away , i know it won ’ t be long before i take both feet off the platform floor . for 18 years now , i ’ ve taken refuge in my long relaxed hair but for the year 2016 , i want more . i want more than the masked feeling of security flowy hair brought me ; instead i ’ m looking for security in my own natural hair , in my kinky curls . i want more than the attention these altered locks gave me and the approval i got from strangers ; instead i ’ m looking for fun and daring underneath the flat and boring , to unearth my kinky roots and really embrace the curly hair i constantly redo with the relaxers every few months and hide away . i want more than jealously and envy , other women looking down on themselves the way i had all those years ago ; instead i want my personal journey to inspire others the way others have done for me and to rid young black girls of the rhetoric that who they are is not good enough . and if that starts and ends with them siting crossed legged on the floor of their living room as their mother cornrows from left to right with the notion “ they are beautiful ” iterated with every braid , then so be it . i completely agree with your viewpoint and am excited that you ’ re now a member of # teamnatural , but i don ’ t entirely agree with the idea that relaxed hair is boring . i went natural almost three years . the only reason for me going natural was because i couldn ’ t afford to spend $ 60 on perming my hair . i don ’ t agree with some women with natural hair who attack perm . yes it is damaging to your hair , but honestly if i still relaxed my hair , i ’ d feel bad reading stories like this . as the writer of this article i really in no way intended to hurt someone . it was me talking on my own personal experience and how those monthly perms had manifested . i respect the way any woman chooses to wear her hair and do believe it is completely her decision . my reason behind the article was just me coming to terms with a change in my own mindset after years of a lot of self hate . from what i ’ ve heard this outlook on beauty is the same for some black women . i guess what i wanted from the article was … read more » myblackmatters . com is an online community dedicated to appreciating , empowering , and discussing matters relevant to young black women . this blog is committed to giving young black woman an outlet where they can openly share their personal experiences , opinions , and insights on the trials and triumphs of being a black woman from a raw , genuine , unfiltered perspective . sorry , your blog cannot share posts by email .

the allmusic review by dave nathan awarded the album three stars and commented that " there ' s no brass in the orchestra , just flutes , woodwinds , and strings . the result is that the arrangements are tame compared to charts may turned out when he had trumpets and trombones to work with . on some tracks , one gets the impression that lee got bored with some of the complacent arrangements and shows her indifference by having a bit of fun using overly broad vowel pronunciations on such tunes as " pretty eyes . " but on the better stuff , such as the swinging " it could happen to you , " " too close for comfort , " and " fly me to the moon " done as a slow ballad , she holds nothing back . although her bountiful vocal gifts are occasionally held somewhat in check , there ' s still enough here to satisfy lee and vocal fans alike " . the allmusic website ' s use of the title " fly me to the moon " for track 11 is incorrect . this album uses the song ' s original title " in other words " on the rear sleeve and side 2 record label .

The author describes her relationship with her hair, including her desire to straighten it and her eventual transition to natural hair. She reflects on the societal pressures that influenced her views on beauty and how she learned to love herself and her natural hair.

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while an oft - powerful document that draws attention to kalnoky ’ s literary gift , its release begs a slightly unsettling question . it ’ s been four years since somewhere ’ s release ; in that time , streetlight manifesto have put out an album of covers , and kalnoky put out a split with mu330 ’ s dan potthast of all covers , and now this . while streetlight lullabies puts these wonderful compositions into a slightly different light , it ’ s hard to see this as artistic progress . one hopes with at least four years to pen a batch of new songs , kalnoky ’ s sitting on a stunning batch of material — because by now , anything else would be a major disappointment . streetlight lullabies unfolds in a sort of reverse chronological order , running backward from their last release , 2007 ’ s somewhere in the between , through 2006 ’ s keasbey nights ( itself a retread of catch 22 ’ s 1998 classic ) and 2003 ’ s everything goes numb . almost the entire first half of the 10 - track album comes courtesy of somewhere . the chronology ’ s only interrupted by “ dear sergio ” ( off keasbey nights ) before continuing to sixth track , “ would you be impressed ? ” a highlight of both somewhere and this album . tomas kalnoky faces a particular challenge translating the horn - laden songs of his ska - punk band , streetlight manifesto , into his solo acoustic guise , toh kay . not that there ’ s a lot of choice involved : he turns streetlight ’ s boisterous , hard - skanking sound inward , becoming as quiet , understated and meditative as the lyrics . revisiting 10 songs culled from his band ’ s two albums of originals ( as well as brief back - catalog pit stop of his former band , catch 22 ) , kalnoky swaps the hoarse folk - punk bellow for a hushed croon more appropriate to the material . indeed , given its ruminative , moribund tone , there ’ s an argument to be made that this is the most fitting medium for these songs . at any moment you half - expect b . b . king to walk in and say , “ you ’ re mighty young to write such heavy lyrics . ” ( it ’ s a losing argument ultimately as his band ’ s irrepressible energy nicely balances the songs ’ deep , deliberative subject matter . ) ‘ rick and morty ’ co - creator dan harmon tears down . . . taco bell serves up an egg - cellent breakfast with . . . limbs have signed with equal vision records and . . . this ‘ hocus pocus ’ - themed beauty line is a . . . there ’ s a petition for wonder woman to . . . instagram might change its classic 3x3 photo grid . . . everything you need to know about emo past . . . marilyn manson opens up on how columbine affected . . . broadside premiere new music video for “ i love . . . members of korn , system of a down , bmth , . . . lush introduces spooky new halloween line rife with . . . disneyland has released an oogie boogie popcorn bucket . . . nirvana ‘ in utero ’ microphones being auctioned off by . . . “ would you be impressed ? ” is one of the more adventurous adaptations , employing a classical - guitar opening and what sounds like fine fingerpicking throughout , as well as a bit of whistling that brings added flavor . if there is a complaint , it ’ s just that — while the songs are smart and well written , they can be a little monochromatic in this format . thankfully that only turns attention to the czech - born artist ’ s lyrics , which shine with perspicacity and poignancy . many of kalnoky ’ s songs are preoccupied by death and the intervening struggle , something exemplified in the name of somewhere in the between ’ s title track , where the tempo subtly picks up near the climactic close , as he sings , “ someday soon my friends , this ride will come to an end / but we can ' t just get in line again . ” it ’ s a similar story with the next track , “ forty days . ” in it , kalnoky surveys the idea of sin alongside the pregnant pain and wonder that gives us pause at life , counseling , “ you ’ ll think about it much , but you need to know how the story ends , so you ’ ll sit around even though you should just go . ” he saves the best for last , though , closing with the pretty , tender six - minute ballad , “ a better place , a better time , ” putting a fittingly upbeat cap on the disc . a heart - rending anti - suicide paean to a girl , he offers almost anything to dissuade her : “ fuck buying flowers for graves / i ' d rather buy you a one way non - stop to anywhere , find anyone , do anything , forget and start again , love . ” always stay up to date . sign up for the ap newsletter

the album has received positive reviews , with many critics commenting positively on kalnoky ' s skill as a guitarist and ability to keep the songs interesting despite the simplicity of the instrumentation . negative comments usually focused on the derivative and unoriginal nature of the album ( with all the material on the album being songs previously recorded by streetlight manifesto ) .

Streetlight Lullabies received mixed reviews.

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brandon has been exposed to a world of musicality his entire life . while he was growing up , his stepfather was acclaimed songwriter and music producer , david foster . brandon would spend hours observing many of the world ’ s greatest musicians record in david ’ s home studio . michael jackson , barbra streisand , whitney houston , chick corea , nathan east , all for one , josh groban and michael buble frequented the studio among many others . brandon ' s mother , linda thompson , is also an academy award and grammy nominated songwriter . she wrote the christmas classic “ grown up christmas list ” and along with david , the number one song “ i have nothing ” from the bodyguard soundtrack . along with his wife , leah , he wrote and co - produced their award - winning debut ep " cronies " , which was released in april of 2013 . that ep reached # 3 on the itunes pop chart # 82 on the billboard 200 chart , # 16 on the billboard independent albums chart and # 24 on the billboard digital albums chart . their subsequent ep , " together " was released in october , 2014 , and shared equal success . their song " showstopper " was used as the theme song for " kourtney and kim take miami . ” brandon and leah were signed to a record deal at warner brothers records , but as many artists are doing today , they soon opted to release their music independently . [ his solo ep was inspired by society , the love he has for his wife , and the feeling of becoming a father . brandon wrote and recorded the record at his home studio in malibu . it was co - produced by tony berg ( jesca hoop , blake mills , andrew bird , joshua radin ) and jorge vivo ( diana krall , natalie cole , michael buble ) . cd releases to date include " heavyweight " ep ( 2012 ) , " noisetrade mixtape " ( 2012 ) , " chesapeake " ( 2011 ) , " elephants " ( 2008 ) , " loose ends " ep ( 2007 ) , " live at the loft " ( 2005 ) , " happenstance " ( 2004 ) , and " rachael yamagata : ep " ( 2001 ) . we rebuilt the site from the ground up - - and added a lot of new features along the way . everything runs faster and smoother than before . – 140205 jtbc the great marriage ep . 8 * shut up ( ft . simon d ) rachael has performed with bette midler and sheryl crow at senator harry reid ' s 2008 fundraiser for president obama ; at the white house cherry blossom festival for first lady michelle obama ; twice at deepak chopra ' s sages and scientists symposium ; as part of the r . e . m . tribute concert ; with steve earle and allen toussaint for the woodie guthrie tribute ; collaborated with artists including toots and the maytals , ryan adams , ray lamontagne , conor oberst , jason mraz , and katherine mcphee ; and australia ' s " the voice " winner karise eden reached # 1 with rachael ' s song " you won ' t let me . " she ' s toured with many of said artists , as well as the swell season , sara bareilles , amos lee , liz phair , and more . rachael was invited by the white house to take part in its official white house ' tweet up ' in the west wing with fans , and was one of chopra ' s music playlist selections featured on oprah winfrey ' s website . brandon jenner is a malibu , california native , who ’ s music embodies the " surf and sunshine " laid back disposition that locale might suggest . he is a unique singer songwriter who has garnered enough life experience in his young years to write sensitive , intelligent , meaningful , relatable , and inspirational lyrics . those insightful words accompany his finely crafted melodies and palatable musical arrangements that provide the vehicle for his smooth , poignant vocal delivery . brandon jenner is a strong presence on or off the stage exuding an indefinable charisma . his song " burning ground ” has received air play on sirius radio station " coffee house " and is currently featured in spotify ’ s “ your favorite coffeehouse ” playlist . brandon achieved worldwide recognition for his music with the duo " brandon and leah ” and has just released his first solo ep . he conceptualized , produced and directed videos for the five songs on this record , an early goal as he set to provide a visual representation to the collection of meaningful songs . with hit tremendous number of loyal social media followers , those videos have been viewed around the world . your browser does not support html5 video . no need to have your hand histories with you once they ' re loaded into pokeit cloud storage . windows & os x compatible © 2017 pokeit llc . all rights reserved . pokeit is an easy to use , web - based tracker for your poker hands , stats , and graphs . – 121210 mbc beautiful concert ( feat . lang lang ) secret love – b . a . p heaven ( rock ver . ) ( short ) * don ’ t leave me ( ft . shorry j ) * into the storm ( ft . verbal jint ) * my love ( ft . swings ) * catch me if you can ( decipher ft . ailee ) * catch me if you can remix ( decipher ft . ailee , jay park , j . reyez , dfd , flowsik , chan & johnnyphlo ) * destiny ( shogunna ft . ailee ) * girl from around the way ( decipher ft . ailee ) * let it go ( decipher ft . ailee ) * life or death ( ls ft . ailee ) * nobody remix ( decipher & johnnyphlo ft . ailee ) * rollercoaster ( johnnyphlo ft . ailee ) * the storm in my eyes ( rousseau ft . ailee ) * white lie ( johnnyphlo ft . ailee ) * letting go ( feat . amber ) listening to your cover cersion of “ one night only ” on youtube i would love to by the mp3 or even better a cd . but i do not find any way to do this on the web . please send me a link . time limit is exhausted . please reload captcha . − = 4 proudly powered by wordpress | theme : oria by justfreethemes . price is the same online , over the phone , or in the box office . love and the complications surrounding it have long proven to be joshua radin ' s songwriting forte . though he never intended to be a live performer , there was little choice when the first song he ever wrote , " winter , " was featured on an episode of " scrubs . " the resulting fervor around the song soon led to a record deal , and over the last decade , radin has toured the world countless times , sold hundreds of thousands of records and topped the itunes charts , earned raves from rolling stone to the guardian , performed on " the tonight show , " " conan , " and more , played ellen degeneres ' wedding at her personal request , and had his songs featured in more than 150 different films , commercials , and tv shows . radin , born in cleveland and now living in los angeles , will be releasing a double live cd featuring all of his most popular songs . the recordings will be released in april 2016 . " finally the heir to bonnie raitt . " - ann powers , npr music " restoring female pop ' s good name . " - philadelphia inquirer " rachael ' s voice is so soulful that it could inspire a tiger to chuff , an elephant to trumpet and whales to sing . " - gregory colbert rachael yamagata is not your ordinary singer / songwriter . yes , she has released numerous albums ; had record label deals ; toured the world multiple times with sell - out concerts ; built a loyal and ever - growing fan base ; earned her place as a media ' darling ' ; made appearances on jay leno , conan o ' brien , carson daly , " 30 rock , " " one life to live " and " the o . c . " ; been an npr profiled artist ; made a cameo appearance as herself in sony pictures ' to write love on her arms ; had song placements in hit tv shows including " ncis : new orleans , " " vampire diaries , " " grey ' s anatomy , " " alias , " " how i met your mother , " and in and hollywood movies including " hope springs , " " prime , " " monster - in - law , " and " sisterhood of the traveling pants " ; been nominated best female vocal by the chicago music awards ( 2012 ) ; opened for artists including patti smith , david gray , and pete townsend ; and performed at venues including madison square garden , radio city music hall , carnegie hall , sxsw , austin city limits , glastonbury , and bonnaroo . but there ' s so much more . . . artist / filmmaker / photographer gregory colbert , best known for his acclaimed project " ashes and snow " which , to date , is the most attended solo exhibition by any living artist in history , asked rachael to be a guest vocalist on his upcoming project . rachael and john medeski ( medeski martin & wood ) covered director robert altman song " let ' s begin again " featured in the opening scene and end credits of the documentary , " altman " ( 2014 ) . medeski said , " rachael blew my mind with her performance . she ' s a natural jazz singer . " fans span the spectrum from 14 - year - old girls to 65 - year - old men , from spiritual healers , helicopter pilots , and military women , to hostage negotiators , heads of television networks , and single mothers . rachael continually hears from fans that her music helped them through something in their life . famed korean photographer jungman kim calls rachael ' his muse ' and writer / journalist / broadcaster katherine lanpher cites rachael as the only twice invited guest of the barnes & nobel series , " upstairs at the square " ( with novelist alaa - al - aswany , " the yacoubian building " and bill clegg , " portrait of an addict as a young man " and " 90 days " ) . on the business front , rachael was a guest speaker at 2013 chicago ideas week , and profiled in two separate topspin berklee school of music marketing classes with her pledge music diy campaigns being used as part of the course curriculum . rachael breaks the mold of the singer / songwriter stereotype , and the diy indie - artist model as , for the past four years she has be working without management representation . her latest album , currently titled " tightrope walker , " is slated for a fall 2015 release . it showcases her calling card ability to articulate humanity ' s struggles within relationships and the freedom that comes from celebrating that which we face alone and head on . the production is riskier and cinematic - - think tom waits meets roberta flack , nick cave hanging with rufus wainwright . rachael confounds a labeled genre and instead embraces the production that serves the story . the paradox of her art mirrors that of her career and proves that we are never simplistic , but always full of surprises . as an avid surfer and adventurer , brandon has traveled much of the globe and has been exposed to many different cultures . his love of travel has taken him to japan , kenya , tanzania , indonesia , costa rica and switzerland among others . this is reflected in the songwriting as each track and lyric transcends genre in a way that is very rarely heard these days . as a guitar player , brandon has a delicate and deliberate touch which can be heard on many platinum records including michael bublé ’ s “ it ’ s time ” and josh groban ’ s “ closer . ” he has always been attracted to things that reward touch , timing and finesse which is why he has become an accomplished race car driver and pilot including aerobatic ratings as well as a commercial helicopter license . brandon lives quietly in malibu with his wife , leah , rescue dog , gus and daughter , eva , and are civically active in their community . his life and music can be described using many of the same adjectives : honest ; steady ; simple ; evolved ; inviting . has a diverse and colorful past that continues with a thriving present as one of the premiere concert venues in the nation . opened in 1906 as curran opera house by wealthy billboard sign owner . . learn more

charice appeared in nbc ' s christmas tree lighting at rockefeller center on november 30 , 2010 , where she performed " grown - up christmas list " and " jingle bell rock " accompanied by david foster . she also appeared on japan ’ s mezamashi tv , where she performed " happy xmas ( war is over ) " . her promotions also took her to japan radios where she performed " happy xmas ( war is over ) " live on j - wave .

brandon jenner is a malibu, california native whose music embodies the " surf and sunshine " laid back disposition that locale might suggest. he is a unique singer songwriter who has garnered enough life experience in his young years to write sensitive, intelligent, meaningful, relatable, and inspirational lyrics. those insightful words accompany his finely crafted melodies and palatable musical arrangements that provide the vehicle for his smooth, poignant vocal delivery. brandon jenner is a strong presence on or off the stage exuding an indefinable charisma.

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after moving to new york city in the early 80s , the mississippi native met saxophonist steve coleman and became one of the founding members of the m - base collective . her landmark 1993 solo album blue light ‘ til dawn opened the door for a new generation of jazz singers seeking an approach and repertoire that challenged the supremancy of the american standard songbook . in the years since blue light ‘ til dawn , wilson has continued to establish innovative ways of engaging vintage blues , country and folk music with jazz , while winning awards of distinction that include two grammys , the django d ’ or , the edison music award , and a marker on the mississippi blues trail . as the critic gary giddins once wrote , wilson is “ a singer blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack who has expanded the playing field . ” dawn _ to _ dusk _ club . pdf dawn to dusk limited are an out of hours wrap around childcare provider based on the school site at morpeth all saints church of england aided first school . dawn to dusk limited operate throughout the year . nursery pupils can access the school ' s additional top up nursery sessions but still also use the dawn to dusk limited wrap around out of hours childcare service . please contact mrs taylor for further details . http : / / www . childline . org . uk / pages / home . aspx nursery ( indigo ) mrs . jennings / mrs . roberts prevent is about safeguarding people and communities from the threat of terrorism . prevent is 1 of the 4 elements of contest , the government ’ s counter - terrorism strategy . it aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism . how will we sustain improvements within pe should the funding stop . we use cookies to track usage and improve the website . click here for more information . known for incorporating a heady mix of roots blues , country and even rock influences in her music , american jazz vocalist cassandra wilson makes her austin city limits debut performing songs from her newest release . released in 2015 , coming forth by day pays tribute to billie holiday and finds a way to revive the sound and spirit of lady day with a fresh , creative approach . for her nineteenth album , wilson made it a priority to conjure holiday ’ s spirit more than her historic sound . “ the idea was to find her essence , the sacred center of her spirit and bring it through our treatment of her songs , ” wilson said . coming forth by day has received overwhelming praise . associated press called wilson a “ masterful interpreter of songs , ” and the new yorker wrote , “ cassandra wilson , jazz ’ s reigning diva , puts a post - modernist spin on classic holiday performances . ” cassandra wilson taping to stream live on apr . 28 if you like cassandra wilson , you might also like . . . rodrigo y gabriela with c . u . b . a .

rolling stone reviewer john milward gave the album three and a half stars out of five . he praised wilson ' s choice of blues tracks by robert johnson and guitarist brandon ross ' arrangements . he also liked wilson ' s title track , but was less fond of her interpretations of joni mitchell ' s " black crow " or ann peebles ' " i can ' t stand the rain " . ron wynn of allmusic gave the album a rating of five stars out of five . in contrast to milward , he enjoyed wilson ' s " piercing version " of " i can ' t stand the rain " . a reviewer for gramophone called it " more spacious and flexible " than her previous albums , praising the musical juxtapositions and describing wilson ' s voice as strong and sensuous . they cited " come on in my kitchen " and " i can ' t stand the rain " as highlights , but did not enjoy her versions of " black crow " or " hellhound on my trail " .

cassandra wilson received positive reviews for her album coming forth by day.

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we invite you to join us at this year ’ s glitzy affair . enjoy the cocktail party as you bid on those lavish silent auction items . delight on fancy canapés and concoctions of giggle water while mingling with fellow flappers and gents ! indulge in the great gatsby inspired dinner while listening to the wonderful stylings of a local jazz orchestra . the dj party featuring one of our very own — dj crossworkz will keep the guests swingin ’ late into the night . the 1960 albums keep swingin and spiritsville marked the leader debut of trombonist julian priester on record . blessed with a fluent technique , a stirringly deep - down sound and a light , sure tone , he was a commanding soloist with unfailing swing and ideas . original cover design by paul bacon , ken braden , harris lewine ( keep swingin ' ) and ken deardoff ( spiritsville ) . fraser annual benefit , fundraising event dinner reception | minneapolis st . paul we are excited to announce our 2017 fraser annual benefit , presented by u . s . bank on saturday , november 18 , at the swanky hilton minneapolis . this year ’ s theme the “ roaring 20 ’ s ” will celebrate the sense of freedom and defying conventions that the 1920s embodied . that euphoria felt by those who came through the war and the embracing of the future , youth and explosion of creativity and invention — an era that truly helped shaped the world as we know it today . just as the 1920 ’ s saw incredible growth and changes , fraser has been serving children and families for over 80 years and is recognized as an innovator in supporting those with special needs . from our humble beginnings as a home study school with only 8 children to today ; fraser serves more than 9 , 200 individuals and their families through our programs and services . we also reached more than 5 , 000 people through education , training , and community events . exclusive and table sponsorships are available as well as individual tickets . for more information , contact rose rosario at rose . rosario @ fraser . org or 612 - 798 - 8343 . if you ’ re interested in volunteering at the event , contact claire sandahl at 612 - 798 - 8337 or claire . sandahl @ fraser . org . support fraser by making a donation today . " there are people that will impact you forever , and form a support system around your family . i would say the majority of those people we ' ve met through fraser . " get our freshest content and news in your inbox . there are 0 items in your cart . there is 1 item in your cart . total products ( tax incl . ) total shipping ( tax incl . ) to be determined total ( tax incl . ) but he also stood out as a jazz composer with the intriguing ability to always bring fresh ideas to his compositions and an earthy command of the blues . his was a truly unique jazz voice . the main solos of these fine sessions are his , but tenorists jimmy heath and walter benton , and baritone charles davis are also top - table talents in excellent form . both rhythm sections back them with drive and vivacity , with special emphasis on the stellar pianists , particularly tommy flanagan , who really stamps his authority on the section . mccoy tyners approach is fresh and alert , and he can be as compelling when he comps behind a soloist as when he plays solo himself . the results were two warm , unpretentious small group dates that still seem timeless and fresh . total time : 77 : 00 min . julian priester ( tb ) , jimmy heath ( ts except on # 3 , 5 , 8 ) , tommy flanagan ( p ) , sam jones ( b ) , and elvin jones ( d ) . julian priester ( tb ) , walter benton ( ts , except on # 11 ) , charles davis ( bs , except on # 11 ) , mccoy tyner ( p ) , sam jones ( b ) , and art taylor ( d ) . " trombonist julian priester sounds very much under the influence of j . j . johnson during his debut as a leader , a riverside date . the repertoire is comprised of four priester originals , one apiece by jimmy heath ( whose tenor makes the group a quintet on five of the eight songs ) and baritonist charles davis , and two standards . priester is heard in his early prime on a warm version of " once in a while " and plays solid hard bop with pianist tommy flanagan , bassist sam jones , drummer elvin jones , and sometimes heath on this swinging , modern , mainstream session . " you can manage your wishlist here . you must sign in to manage your wishlist . no customer reviews yet . login to leave your impressions ! thanks for sharing your thoughts . your review has been added and will be available once approved by a moderator . out of this world ( audiophile 180gr . hq vinyl ) email : info @ blue - sounds . com this website uses cookies to improve user experience . by using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our cookies policy .

the allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars calling it a " swinging , modern , mainstream session " .

the 1960 albums keep swingin and spiritsville received positive reviews.

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for the first time ever , smith isn ’ t in charge of production . ross robinson , who ’ s worked with [ a ] slipknot [ / a ] , [ a ] korn [ / a ] and at the drive - in , drove the band to near - mutiny in his search for the ultimate performance . and it shows . no easy walk through a few pop moments and the odd glum one for the old skool , it is startling from the first listen . opening with the brooding dirge of ‘ lost ’ , the band are heavier , more menacing , more rhythmic than ever . smith recalls being “ so happy and so young ” , but admits , “ i got lost in someone else ” , perhaps his own myth . ‘ labyrinth ’ barely lifts the mood , its deep blue psychedelic heart carrying smith ’ s tortured performance . “ the day is done / the house is dark / it ’ s not the same you ” , he cries , his voice rising to a scream . [ a ] cure [ / a ] haven ’ t sounded this malevolent since ‘ pornography ’ and robinson is intent on not allowing smith ’ s melodic side to throw easy pop bait over the side of his sleek , black destroyer . when the classic [ a ] cure [ / a ] moments come – and ‘ taking off ’ , ‘ before three ’ and ‘ the end of the world ’ are up there with the best – they ’ re still heavy , still focused on moving [ a ] cure [ / a ] forward if , at the same time , smith ’ s lyrics are as unguarded and romantic as ever ( “ we were so in love / in the sea of gold ” , “ tonight i share with you / tonight i ’ m so in love with you ” , “ i ’ m trying to be the one for her / trying to be in love ” ) . the cure & apos ; s robert smith is a love cat with nine lives . he & apos ; s the groovy big sister you always wished you had , a swirl of big , sticky hair and lipstick and new wave angst . he still reigns as the coolest lesbian rock star of all time , even if he & apos ; s technically a straight guy . the cure are on a roll these days , and the new album is their most adventurous and passionate since disintegration . " before three , " " lost " and " ( i don & apos ; t know what & apos ; s going ) on . . . " are jaw - droppingly great hymns to romantic obsession — the cure & apos ; s specialty . the first big surprise on the cure is how loud and resonant the guitars are , with no neo - eighties keyboards at all . the next big surprise is smith & apos ; s huge vocals — he sounded wispy on the erratic bloodflowers ( 2000 ) , but he emotes live and direct here . people tend to associate smith with adolescent gloom , but he & apos ; s always sung smart adult love songs — " the lovecats , " " just like heaven " — and he hits one of his all - time romantic peaks here , wailing the twisted devotion of " before three " : " whispering dreams , so fucked and high / it & apos ; s hard to hold this night inside . " it & apos ; s the grooviest thing , it & apos ; s a perfect dream . [ a ] cure [ / a ] have been together longer than most nme readers have been alive . robert smith , his hair , his lipstick , his band , his songs about claustrophobia , love , loneliness , love , huge spiders and love , they ’ ve always been there . twenty - five years since their debut , the band ’ s influence is all over the place , from [ a ] hot hot heat [ / a ] ’ s fevered thrum to [ a ] rapture [ / a ] ’ s spectral dilation . but it ’ s been close to 15 years since their last truly great album ( the still stunning ‘ disintegration ’ ) . each new record comes with the veiled threat from smith that he ’ s about to pull the plug on the whole affair – seemingly much less veiled on this than many others . but he ’ s been threatening that since 1982 , so why worry ? because if this wilfully aggressive , powerfully dark record really is the final one , then it ’ s a staggering way to go out . none of this surprises robert smith . " this sudden groundswell must & apos ; ve come from kids listening to disintegration and then growing up and starting bands , " the cure singer says . smith is working on a new cure release , due out next spring . " it & apos ; s going to be a very heavy album , " smith says , " cure heavy , not new - metal heavy . " elsewhere , ‘ i don ’ t know what ’ s going on ’ finds smith scat - singing his way to a falsetto chorus that ’ s so un - [ a ] cure [ / a ] it ’ s like a tiny , pointed reinvention all of its own . ‘ anniversary ’ has a moroder - ish disco tint and an operatic chorus . ‘ alt . end ’ rides a riff halfway between [ a ] cure [ / a ] of 1980 and [ a ] u2 [ / a ] ’ s ‘ new year ’ s day ’ as smith celebrates this “ big , bright , beautiful world ” while insisting , “ i want this to be the end / i want this to be the last thing we do ” , while ‘ us or them ’ ( a reaction to 9 / 11 ? ) is the angriest [ a ] cure [ / a ] track since ‘ shiver and shake ’ . " when we were just kids , the cure were always there , " says paul hawley of hot hot heat , who admits his band was inspired by the goth rockers & apos ; early work . " it & apos ; s amazing what comes back through your subconscious when you & apos ; re older . " even the little girls understand . " they talk about stuff we & apos ; re going through - - sadness , depression , love , " says fan melissa loza , 18 . " bands our age just don & apos ; t do it like the cure . " ‘ the cure ’ is not an easy album to love . it ’ s oppressive and relentless at times , it never , not once , lets you off the hook without a fight . but it shows a band on the verge of a whole new future . whether they actually want it or not is a lot less clear . rob fitzpatrick this is the first new music from the cure since 2000 ' s bloodflowers , and their debut for ross robinson ' s i am label , with robinson also climbing aboard as co - producer with robert smith . smith had allegedly " retired " , but the recuperation period seems to have worked wonders because this strikes a near - perfect balance between the various facets of the band ' s history . as you ' d expect , there are great fog - banks of opulent gloom , which come rolling down the sinister corridors of anniversary and boil up through the slow - motion churn of the promise , but however racked and agonised smith ' s singing and lyrics become , the album always feels carefully shaped and balanced . " the cure are the led zeppelin of the fucked - up generation , " says carlos dengler , bassist for interpol . " they will never get old . " dengler & apos ; s band opened for their musical idols at the kroq inland invasion show last month in los angeles , where vintage new wave bands such as bow wow wow and duran duran mixed with eighties - influenced newcomers like hot hot heat . but it was the cure , who have been absent from these shores for three years , that had everyone talking . smith has said of this record , “ if you don ’ t like this , you don ’ t like us , ” and when you give your album the same name as your band , you need to be sure you can stand by every moment . they can , and they undoubtedly will . there ' s nothing here as gleefully skittish as the love cats , but the end of the world is as nifty a single as they ' ve ever devised , while the closing track , going nowhere , is an elegant and baleful ballad . a masterly performance all round . in the meantime , you can listen to today & apos ; s cureheads - - interpol , the rapture , afi and hot hot heat - - smith does . " i try and spot how i & apos ; ve inspired these young bands , " he says . " i buy their albums on amazon . " ranked on a scale from 1 to 10 , the trending score reflects the number of users reading a story in real time . ranked on a scale from 1 to 10 , the trending score reflects the number of users reading a story in real time . please enable javascript to sign up for the newsletter . we may use your e - mail address to send you the newsletter and offers that may interest you , on behalf of rolling stone and its partners . for more information please read our privacy policy please enable javascript to sign up for the newsletter . we may use your e - mail address to send you the newsletter and offers that may interest you , on behalf of rolling stone and its partners . for more information please read our privacy policy if it ' s really the end , it ' s some way to go . . . chili peppers ' ' blood sugar sex magik ' : 10 things you . . . see justin timberlake , chris stapleton reunite for . . . sign up for our newsletter to receive breaking news directly in your inbox . chili peppers ' ' blood sugar sex magik ' : 10 . . . all 115 of taylor swift ' s songs , ranked by . . . see justin timberlake , chris stapleton . . . flashback : shelley duvall and stanley kubrick . . . bono on how u2 ' s ' songs of experience ' evolved , taking . . . foo fighters ' frustrated ' after fans turned away from . . . hear howard stern read marilyn manson ' s biting texts to . . . sign up for our newsletter to receive breaking news directly in your inbox . bono on how u2 ' s ' songs of experience ' . . . foo fighters ' frustrated ' after fans turned . . . hear howard stern read marilyn manson ' s . . . see jason isbell ' s haunting ' if we were . . . thursday 24 june 2004 21 . 11 edt first published on thursday 24 june 2004 21 . 11 edt © 2017 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved . © copyright time inc . 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critical response to the cure has been generally positive . metacritic calculated the weighted average score given to the cure at 75 out of 100 . adam sweeting of the guardian described it as a " masterful performance all round " , highlighting the songs " the end of the world " , " going nowhere " , " anniversary " and " the promise " . rob fitzpatrick of nme described it as " startling from the first listen . " rob sheffield of rolling stone wrote " it ' s the grooviest thing , it ' s a perfect dream " , and pointed out the album ' s highlights as being " before three " , " lost " and " ( i don ' t know what ' s going ) on " . while stating that " as with prince on musicology , smith allows the cure ' s current lineup to become his own tribute band " , david browne of entertainment weekly nonetheless concluded that the " newly - vibrant music looks back lovingly as well on a time when cure songs managed to combine a throbbing , oingo - boingo springiness with the depressive angst of suburban - basement isolation " . allmusic ' s stephen thomas erlewine was mixed in his review of the cure , qualifying it as " the type of record that sits on the shelves of diehard fans , only occasionally making its way on the stereo " . andy greenwald of blender felt that the band " come off more than ever like a caricature " , writing : " there are a few breaks of sunlight , including the single ' the end of the world ' and ' taking off , ' a strummy echo of 1992 ’ s chart - topping wish . after that , it ' s right back into the abyss . " the independent ' s andy gill panned the album as being " just as stunted musically as emotionally , the bleak chordings and grey washes barely differing throughout , whatever an individual song ' s outlook . "

Smith received positive reviews.

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for the first time ever , smith isn ’ t in charge of production . ross robinson , who ’ s worked with [ a ] slipknot [ / a ] , [ a ] korn [ / a ] and at the drive - in , drove the band to near - mutiny in his search for the ultimate performance . and it shows . no easy walk through a few pop moments and the odd glum one for the old skool , it is startling from the first listen . opening with the brooding dirge of ‘ lost ’ , the band are heavier , more menacing , more rhythmic than ever . smith recalls being “ so happy and so young ” , but admits , “ i got lost in someone else ” , perhaps his own myth . ‘ labyrinth ’ barely lifts the mood , its deep blue psychedelic heart carrying smith ’ s tortured performance . “ the day is done / the house is dark / it ’ s not the same you ” , he cries , his voice rising to a scream . [ a ] cure [ / a ] haven ’ t sounded this malevolent since ‘ pornography ’ and robinson is intent on not allowing smith ’ s melodic side to throw easy pop bait over the side of his sleek , black destroyer . when the classic [ a ] cure [ / a ] moments come – and ‘ taking off ’ , ‘ before three ’ and ‘ the end of the world ’ are up there with the best – they ’ re still heavy , still focused on moving [ a ] cure [ / a ] forward if , at the same time , smith ’ s lyrics are as unguarded and romantic as ever ( “ we were so in love / in the sea of gold ” , “ tonight i share with you / tonight i ’ m so in love with you ” , “ i ’ m trying to be the one for her / trying to be in love ” ) . the cure & apos ; s robert smith is a love cat with nine lives . he & apos ; s the groovy big sister you always wished you had , a swirl of big , sticky hair and lipstick and new wave angst . he still reigns as the coolest lesbian rock star of all time , even if he & apos ; s technically a straight guy . the cure are on a roll these days , and the new album is their most adventurous and passionate since disintegration . " before three , " " lost " and " ( i don & apos ; t know what & apos ; s going ) on . . . " are jaw - droppingly great hymns to romantic obsession — the cure & apos ; s specialty . the first big surprise on the cure is how loud and resonant the guitars are , with no neo - eighties keyboards at all . the next big surprise is smith & apos ; s huge vocals — he sounded wispy on the erratic bloodflowers ( 2000 ) , but he emotes live and direct here . people tend to associate smith with adolescent gloom , but he & apos ; s always sung smart adult love songs — " the lovecats , " " just like heaven " — and he hits one of his all - time romantic peaks here , wailing the twisted devotion of " before three " : " whispering dreams , so fucked and high / it & apos ; s hard to hold this night inside . " it & apos ; s the grooviest thing , it & apos ; s a perfect dream . [ a ] cure [ / a ] have been together longer than most nme readers have been alive . robert smith , his hair , his lipstick , his band , his songs about claustrophobia , love , loneliness , love , huge spiders and love , they ’ ve always been there . twenty - five years since their debut , the band ’ s influence is all over the place , from [ a ] hot hot heat [ / a ] ’ s fevered thrum to [ a ] rapture [ / a ] ’ s spectral dilation . but it ’ s been close to 15 years since their last truly great album ( the still stunning ‘ disintegration ’ ) . each new record comes with the veiled threat from smith that he ’ s about to pull the plug on the whole affair – seemingly much less veiled on this than many others . but he ’ s been threatening that since 1982 , so why worry ? because if this wilfully aggressive , powerfully dark record really is the final one , then it ’ s a staggering way to go out . none of this surprises robert smith . " this sudden groundswell must & apos ; ve come from kids listening to disintegration and then growing up and starting bands , " the cure singer says . smith is working on a new cure release , due out next spring . " it & apos ; s going to be a very heavy album , " smith says , " cure heavy , not new - metal heavy . " elsewhere , ‘ i don ’ t know what ’ s going on ’ finds smith scat - singing his way to a falsetto chorus that ’ s so un - [ a ] cure [ / a ] it ’ s like a tiny , pointed reinvention all of its own . ‘ anniversary ’ has a moroder - ish disco tint and an operatic chorus . ‘ alt . end ’ rides a riff halfway between [ a ] cure [ / a ] of 1980 and [ a ] u2 [ / a ] ’ s ‘ new year ’ s day ’ as smith celebrates this “ big , bright , beautiful world ” while insisting , “ i want this to be the end / i want this to be the last thing we do ” , while ‘ us or them ’ ( a reaction to 9 / 11 ? ) is the angriest [ a ] cure [ / a ] track since ‘ shiver and shake ’ . " when we were just kids , the cure were always there , " says paul hawley of hot hot heat , who admits his band was inspired by the goth rockers & apos ; early work . " it & apos ; s amazing what comes back through your subconscious when you & apos ; re older . " even the little girls understand . " they talk about stuff we & apos ; re going through - - sadness , depression , love , " says fan melissa loza , 18 . " bands our age just don & apos ; t do it like the cure . " ‘ the cure ’ is not an easy album to love . it ’ s oppressive and relentless at times , it never , not once , lets you off the hook without a fight . but it shows a band on the verge of a whole new future . whether they actually want it or not is a lot less clear . rob fitzpatrick this is the first new music from the cure since 2000 ' s bloodflowers , and their debut for ross robinson ' s i am label , with robinson also climbing aboard as co - producer with robert smith . smith had allegedly " retired " , but the recuperation period seems to have worked wonders because this strikes a near - perfect balance between the various facets of the band ' s history . as you ' d expect , there are great fog - banks of opulent gloom , which come rolling down the sinister corridors of anniversary and boil up through the slow - motion churn of the promise , but however racked and agonised smith ' s singing and lyrics become , the album always feels carefully shaped and balanced . " the cure are the led zeppelin of the fucked - up generation , " says carlos dengler , bassist for interpol . " they will never get old . " dengler & apos ; s band opened for their musical idols at the kroq inland invasion show last month in los angeles , where vintage new wave bands such as bow wow wow and duran duran mixed with eighties - influenced newcomers like hot hot heat . but it was the cure , who have been absent from these shores for three years , that had everyone talking . smith has said of this record , “ if you don ’ t like this , you don ’ t like us , ” and when you give your album the same name as your band , you need to be sure you can stand by every moment . they can , and they undoubtedly will . there ' s nothing here as gleefully skittish as the love cats , but the end of the world is as nifty a single as they ' ve ever devised , while the closing track , going nowhere , is an elegant and baleful ballad . a masterly performance all round . in the meantime , you can listen to today & apos ; s cureheads - - interpol , the rapture , afi and hot hot heat - - smith does . " i try and spot how i & apos ; ve inspired these young bands , " he says . " i buy their albums on amazon . " ranked on a scale from 1 to 10 , the trending score reflects the number of users reading a story in real time . ranked on a scale from 1 to 10 , the trending score reflects the number of users reading a story in real time . please enable javascript to sign up for the newsletter . we may use your e - mail address to send you the newsletter and offers that may interest you , on behalf of rolling stone and its partners . for more information please read our privacy policy please enable javascript to sign up for the newsletter . we may use your e - mail address to send you the newsletter and offers that may interest you , on behalf of rolling stone and its partners . for more information please read our privacy policy if it ' s really the end , it ' s some way to go . . . chili peppers ' ' blood sugar sex magik ' : 10 things you . . . see justin timberlake , chris stapleton reunite for . . . sign up for our newsletter to receive breaking news directly in your inbox . chili peppers ' ' blood sugar sex magik ' : 10 . . . all 115 of taylor swift ' s songs , ranked by . . . see justin timberlake , chris stapleton . . . flashback : shelley duvall and stanley kubrick . . . bono on how u2 ' s ' songs of experience ' evolved , taking . . . foo fighters ' frustrated ' after fans turned away from . . . hear howard stern read marilyn manson ' s biting texts to . . . sign up for our newsletter to receive breaking news directly in your inbox . bono on how u2 ' s ' songs of experience ' . . . foo fighters ' frustrated ' after fans turned . . . hear howard stern read marilyn manson ' s . . . see jason isbell ' s haunting ' if we were . . . thursday 24 june 2004 21 . 11 edt first published on thursday 24 june 2004 21 . 11 edt © 2017 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved . © copyright time inc . ( uk ) ltd . nme is part of time inc . ( uk ) ltd fashion & beauty network . all rights reserved .

the cure is the first record by the band released by producer ross robinson ' s i am label , with whom the cure signed a three - album deal . to promote the album , the band appeared at several festivals in europe and the united states in spring 2004 . they also premièred the song " the end of the world " on the tonight show with jay leno . in the summer of 2004 , the band launched the curiosa festival , where they performed shows across the united states with a number of bands who have been inspired by the cure , including mogwai , interpol and muse . the band then performed in mexico , followed by additional festivals and televised performances in europe , culminating with the end of 2004 . by the end of the year , every song from the cure had been performed live by the band .

Smith is pleased with the album.

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for the first time ever , smith isn ’ t in charge of production . ross robinson , who ’ s worked with [ a ] slipknot [ / a ] , [ a ] korn [ / a ] and at the drive - in , drove the band to near - mutiny in his search for the ultimate performance . and it shows . no easy walk through a few pop moments and the odd glum one for the old skool , it is startling from the first listen . opening with the brooding dirge of ‘ lost ’ , the band are heavier , more menacing , more rhythmic than ever . smith recalls being “ so happy and so young ” , but admits , “ i got lost in someone else ” , perhaps his own myth . ‘ labyrinth ’ barely lifts the mood , its deep blue psychedelic heart carrying smith ’ s tortured performance . “ the day is done / the house is dark / it ’ s not the same you ” , he cries , his voice rising to a scream . [ a ] cure [ / a ] haven ’ t sounded this malevolent since ‘ pornography ’ and robinson is intent on not allowing smith ’ s melodic side to throw easy pop bait over the side of his sleek , black destroyer . when the classic [ a ] cure [ / a ] moments come – and ‘ taking off ’ , ‘ before three ’ and ‘ the end of the world ’ are up there with the best – they ’ re still heavy , still focused on moving [ a ] cure [ / a ] forward if , at the same time , smith ’ s lyrics are as unguarded and romantic as ever ( “ we were so in love / in the sea of gold ” , “ tonight i share with you / tonight i ’ m so in love with you ” , “ i ’ m trying to be the one for her / trying to be in love ” ) . the cure & apos ; s robert smith is a love cat with nine lives . he & apos ; s the groovy big sister you always wished you had , a swirl of big , sticky hair and lipstick and new wave angst . he still reigns as the coolest lesbian rock star of all time , even if he & apos ; s technically a straight guy . the cure are on a roll these days , and the new album is their most adventurous and passionate since disintegration . " before three , " " lost " and " ( i don & apos ; t know what & apos ; s going ) on . . . " are jaw - droppingly great hymns to romantic obsession — the cure & apos ; s specialty . the first big surprise on the cure is how loud and resonant the guitars are , with no neo - eighties keyboards at all . the next big surprise is smith & apos ; s huge vocals — he sounded wispy on the erratic bloodflowers ( 2000 ) , but he emotes live and direct here . people tend to associate smith with adolescent gloom , but he & apos ; s always sung smart adult love songs — " the lovecats , " " just like heaven " — and he hits one of his all - time romantic peaks here , wailing the twisted devotion of " before three " : " whispering dreams , so fucked and high / it & apos ; s hard to hold this night inside . " it & apos ; s the grooviest thing , it & apos ; s a perfect dream . [ a ] cure [ / a ] have been together longer than most nme readers have been alive . robert smith , his hair , his lipstick , his band , his songs about claustrophobia , love , loneliness , love , huge spiders and love , they ’ ve always been there . twenty - five years since their debut , the band ’ s influence is all over the place , from [ a ] hot hot heat [ / a ] ’ s fevered thrum to [ a ] rapture [ / a ] ’ s spectral dilation . but it ’ s been close to 15 years since their last truly great album ( the still stunning ‘ disintegration ’ ) . each new record comes with the veiled threat from smith that he ’ s about to pull the plug on the whole affair – seemingly much less veiled on this than many others . but he ’ s been threatening that since 1982 , so why worry ? because if this wilfully aggressive , powerfully dark record really is the final one , then it ’ s a staggering way to go out . none of this surprises robert smith . " this sudden groundswell must & apos ; ve come from kids listening to disintegration and then growing up and starting bands , " the cure singer says . smith is working on a new cure release , due out next spring . " it & apos ; s going to be a very heavy album , " smith says , " cure heavy , not new - metal heavy . " elsewhere , ‘ i don ’ t know what ’ s going on ’ finds smith scat - singing his way to a falsetto chorus that ’ s so un - [ a ] cure [ / a ] it ’ s like a tiny , pointed reinvention all of its own . ‘ anniversary ’ has a moroder - ish disco tint and an operatic chorus . ‘ alt . end ’ rides a riff halfway between [ a ] cure [ / a ] of 1980 and [ a ] u2 [ / a ] ’ s ‘ new year ’ s day ’ as smith celebrates this “ big , bright , beautiful world ” while insisting , “ i want this to be the end / i want this to be the last thing we do ” , while ‘ us or them ’ ( a reaction to 9 / 11 ? ) is the angriest [ a ] cure [ / a ] track since ‘ shiver and shake ’ . " when we were just kids , the cure were always there , " says paul hawley of hot hot heat , who admits his band was inspired by the goth rockers & apos ; early work . " it & apos ; s amazing what comes back through your subconscious when you & apos ; re older . " even the little girls understand . " they talk about stuff we & apos ; re going through - - sadness , depression , love , " says fan melissa loza , 18 . " bands our age just don & apos ; t do it like the cure . " ‘ the cure ’ is not an easy album to love . it ’ s oppressive and relentless at times , it never , not once , lets you off the hook without a fight . but it shows a band on the verge of a whole new future . whether they actually want it or not is a lot less clear . rob fitzpatrick this is the first new music from the cure since 2000 ' s bloodflowers , and their debut for ross robinson ' s i am label , with robinson also climbing aboard as co - producer with robert smith . smith had allegedly " retired " , but the recuperation period seems to have worked wonders because this strikes a near - perfect balance between the various facets of the band ' s history . as you ' d expect , there are great fog - banks of opulent gloom , which come rolling down the sinister corridors of anniversary and boil up through the slow - motion churn of the promise , but however racked and agonised smith ' s singing and lyrics become , the album always feels carefully shaped and balanced . " the cure are the led zeppelin of the fucked - up generation , " says carlos dengler , bassist for interpol . " they will never get old . " dengler & apos ; s band opened for their musical idols at the kroq inland invasion show last month in los angeles , where vintage new wave bands such as bow wow wow and duran duran mixed with eighties - influenced newcomers like hot hot heat . but it was the cure , who have been absent from these shores for three years , that had everyone talking . smith has said of this record , “ if you don ’ t like this , you don ’ t like us , ” and when you give your album the same name as your band , you need to be sure you can stand by every moment . they can , and they undoubtedly will . there ' s nothing here as gleefully skittish as the love cats , but the end of the world is as nifty a single as they ' ve ever devised , while the closing track , going nowhere , is an elegant and baleful ballad . a masterly performance all round . in the meantime , you can listen to today & apos ; s cureheads - - interpol , the rapture , afi and hot hot heat - - smith does . " i try and spot how i & apos ; ve inspired these young bands , " he says . " i buy their albums on amazon . 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the cure was released on 29 june 2004 . it debuted at no . 7 in the united states , selling 91 , 000 copies in its first week of release , and no . 8 in the united kingdom . the album also debuted in the top 30 in australia . it has since sold 2 million copies worldwide . according to nielsen soundscan , as of january 2007 american sales stand at 326 , 000 copies . initial pressings included a bonus dvd containing a documentary of the conception of three songs from the album , titled making the cure .

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interestingly , the kitchen also finds the already deep hiero group enlisting sacramento , ca based dj crew the sleeprockers to navigate the album ’ s being put together . the result is a project that is obviously handled by dj ’ s / turntablists and overall ends up carrying a fitting vibe . unlike the almost quota - based cuts that many emcees and producers feature on a song ’ s hook , the sleeprockers themselves have nursed hiero productions and tracks into a full - out , dj - sequenced album . the record ’ s first real song is the second track , “ livin it up . ” the song is built mostly out of a thumping bass and simple horn riff , the ensuing handclap is the last main piece of the beat and just like the introduction , the song also features a heavy dj presence on the hook . the fourth track , “ golden , ” finds the album and the group settling in a bit more ; the result is a nicely looped up electric rhythm guitar on the upbeat and crisp as ever snares . “ golden ” also opens with authentic beat juggling on the sleeprockers part and not the more common pre - song airing out of a sample via drum pad mashing . the song ’ s hook , like the rest of the track , isn ’ t particularly ambitious but it is delivered to great effect : “ just like the tombs in egypt / soon as you see it / you ’ ll be speechless / golden / no jive when we slide through / we gon ’ provide you / with something to ride to / golden . ” like other tracks on the album , “ golden ” ends with an interlude leading into the next track . this time , the “ it ’ s always sunny in philadelphia ” jacked snippet ends with the perfect setup for hiero ’ s politically weighty ensuing song : “ charlie , my boy , you ’ ve got the gun fever . ” in some ways it ’ s hard to believe that the hieroglyphics have only just released their third record . the oddball , oakland - hailing crew is an amalgam of well - enough - known individuals and groups that it ’ s just as likely a fan would hit up a hiero show to get a glimpse at del the funky homosapien or souls of mischief on their own as they would for the collective material . in an endearing way though , the group seems to offer a portrait of functional sustainability in hip hop . on the cusp of the twentieth anniversary of souls of mischief ’ s debut , 93 ‘ til infinity , the larger group continues to act as a vehicle for all of its members to keep making — and touring — music in 2013 . later , hiero flip the notion of “ work ” ( in either a cliche drug reference or a sexually vulgar brag ) into their own celebration of successful merchandising , chanting “ clocking that merch / stocking that merch / rocking that merch / we got that merch . ” while it is slightly tongue in cheek throughout , the song , which belongs solely to hieroglyphics member pep love vocally , also offers up a true glimpse at an artist ’ s financial grind : “ i got my own , i got my crew too / sweatshirts , stickers and hats is what the booth do / for my true blues we bringing good news / and you can get it from us , i thought you knew . ” given the ubiquity of the group ’ s third - eye equipped logo , a track about selling t - shirts isn ’ t stale or forced either . besides the general tightness and funkiness of “ gun fever ’ s ” production , the song is an obvious standout on the 17 - track album , given it ’ s more directed subject matter . the track also offers up a nice example of how digestible hiero ’ s short verse format can be : packed with five appearances the track doesn ’ t end up feeling long - winded or too quickly revolving either . truthfully , hiero doesn ’ t get too deep into the political debate at hand , but they paint a scarily accurate picture of the often - untold gun violence in this country ( aside from the sensationalized mass killings , all members seem to point back to the type of inner - city violence that all too often fails to make headlines ) . souls of mischief member ’ s tajai ’ s verse works particularly well mostly due to his voice and flow fitting so well on top of the beat , and despite the iraq reference , taj is clearly rapping about cities like his own oakland : “ come visit man , it ’ s real iraq / just had to wield my ratchet just to build my racket / these youngsters ain ’ t asking , they running up and they clacking / assassins gassing , hey you ’ re gasping for your last one . ” the ever paranoid del the funky homosapien couldn ’ t be more justified in his fears of gun violence with his final verse : “ seeing this vicious cycle in my vision / keeps me suspicious of passerbys and citizens / people pack pistols in their pocket for protection from predators / you never know when they might set it off . ” ultimately , the kitchen is a fun , easy listen . given the laid - back , summery vibe and our own current weather , it acts as a great , mostly carefree release for the warmer months . throughout , the sound is reliably smooth , both in the use of soul and funk samples as well as in the production ’ s execution . the addition of the five - man sacramento dj crew actually ends up lightening the album ’ s feel — a couple random interludes littered throughout don ’ t hurt either — rather than overloading it with yet another cast of characters . and while hiero aren ’ t exactly reinventing the wheel here , their constant relatability ( hearing casual rap about his girlfriend ’ s annoyance with his madden playing on “ all as above so below ” will soon be memorized by droves ) and unforgiving passion are hard to knock 3 . 50 review : a $ ap mob reaches synchronicity on cluttered " cozy tapes vol . 2 : too cozy " 4 . 90 review : kendrick lamar ' s " damn . 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john bush of allmusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5 , calling it " the best record of their career . "

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in 1994 , the ten - year - old raven recorded a collection of children ' s songs for emi norway with her friend marit larsen . the pair went on to form m2m in 1998 , a doe - eyed addition to an overstuffed pop scene reigned over by britney spears and christina aguilera . they scored a modest hit for the first pokemon movie , but disbanded in 2002 . in 2005 , raven released her first solo album , here i am , with atlantic records . it included songwriting credits from max martin , dr . luke , art alexakis ( of everclear ) , raine maida ( of our lady peace ) and his wife chantal kreviazuk ( avril lavigne , kelly clarkson , mandy moore ) , as well as mötley crüe bassist nikki sixx . songwriting credits also went the other way , as she wrote songs for other singers , including lindsay lohan and pixie lott . she also duetted with meat loaf on his 2006 track , " it ' s all coming back to me now " and released set me free in 2007 , which included a mix of songs from her debut and a few new tracks . she served as judge for the norway versions of the x factor and idol before recording nevermore in 2009 , which was never released due to label disputes . almost eight years after her debut , she released her official second album in april 2014 . songs from a blackbird included a markedly different sound . whereas her debut was packed with rock - infused pop more reminiscent of alanis morissette and kelly clarkson , blackbird had a softer , prettier edge that recalled natalie imbruglia and the cardigans . the international version included teaser tracks for her 2015 release , the two - volume scandal ( song music norway ) . ~ neil z . yeung , rovi the problem is that while their albums tend to be written and produced by a consolidated team over the course of a year or so , set me free has been rather longer in gestation . several tracks appeared on the 2005 ep , heads will roll , and the variety of songwriters raven has worked with means that the album doesn ’ t hang together as an edifice despite highlights such as the soaring ' ' 13 days ' ' . added to this , the songs have a tendency to be rather ‘ me me me ’ and both of these faults might have been mitigated by a shorter time - frame , or even a consistent band to back her up . marion raven is a singer - songwriter of norwegian extraction who we ’ ve not heard much of in britain but who ’ s been plying her trade around the us , europe and asia for quite some time now . well , sort of . up until 2002 a teenage marion was cutting her teeth with girl group m2m and set me free is her first full - length solo release , as well as an attempt to put aside childish things like bubblegum pop and to embrace the great god rock . rising from the ashes of late - ' 90s teen pop ephemera , marion elise ravn ( known as simply marion raven ) has been around for a while . to this end raven ( her real name ; no sneering people , she got lucky ) has been hanging out with rockers in order to darken up her sound . motley crue ’ s nicky sixx is effusive about her talents and co - wrote and produced the album ’ s eighth track ' ' heads will roll ' ' . meatloaf is also a fan and the pair are touring europe together at the moment , having dueted on ‘ loaf ’ s ' ' all coming back to me now ' ' , and she will also be opening for pink later in the summer . tracklistings come from musicbrainz . you can add or edit information about set me free at musicbrainz . org . find out more about our use of this data , and also our policy on profanity tracklistings come from musicbrainz . you can add or edit information about set me free at musicbrainz . org . find out more about our use of this data , and also our policy on profanity raven broke a big money contract with atlantic records in order to gain more musical freedom but that freedom has proved to be this album ’ s undoing . listen to marion ravn now . listen to all your favourite artists on any device for free or try the premium trial . so far , so good you might think : she has approval from some pop rockers , but what ’ s her stuff like ? in a word : mixed . much of her press compares her to avril lavigne and kelly clarkson but with a ‘ darker edge ’ and this is a good place to start , with ' ' here i am ' ' sounding an awful lot like kelly and ' ' break you ' ' sounding an awful lot like avril . this is not necessarily a bad thing , both girls have talent and raven compared favourably with them in terms of vocal power and musical ability while spitting invective better than either . the bbc has updated its cookie policy . we use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . this includes cookies from third party social media websites if you visit a page which contains embedded content from social media . such third party cookies may track your use of the bbc website . we and our partners also use cookies to ensure we show you advertising that is relevant to you . if you continue without changing your settings , we ' ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the bbc website . however , you can change your cookie settings at any time . this page has been archived and is no longer updated . find out more about page archiving . like this ? try these . . . reviews available at www . bbc . co . uk find out more about our use of this data . the norwegian ex - girl band singer embraces the mighty sound of rock , with mixed . . . this work is licensed under a creative commons licence . if you choose to use this review on your site please link back to this page . clips taken from original discs may contain strong language . copyright © 2016 bbc . the bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites . read about our approach to external linking . this browser doesn ' t support spotify web player . switch browsers or download spotify for your desktop . to play this content , you ' ll need the spotify app . you look like someone who appreciates good music .

set me free was made available while raven was on tour with meat loaf , as an opening act , in the entire month of june 2007 , with raven being present to autograph the albums . the album was sold out when it was made available in ottawa , canada , while raven was part of meat loaf ' s canadian tour . townsend records praised the album for being " heated , intense and heart - felt " . german website soundbase - online gave the album 9 out of 12 stars , commending raven ' s ability to emote her feelings through her songs . max . de praised raven for using life as an inspiration for her music , and on being a genuine pop artist . mix1 . de commended the mixture of heart - felt histronics of grief and of illusions on many of the album ' s tracks . bbc reviewer , harry holgate , praised raven ' s vocal ability as being on par with kelly clarkson and avril lavigne as well as commending raven ' s invective nature as better than either of them . however , set me free was criticised for its long production time and the lack of a consistent band , questioning raven ' s decision to leave atlantic records .

Marion Raven's Set Me Free received mixed reviews.

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the first south american band to be signed to the label , their debut album cansei de ser sexy ( portuguese for “ tired of being sexy ” – something beyoncé knowles once said she was ) was released on sub pop in july of 2006 . danceable electro / rock songs littered with pop culture and sexual references translated with ease from the virtual online to live audiences , making css one of the most in - demand live shows from europe to japan . the band found themselves on the road with the likes of gwen stefani , klaxons , ladytron , and diplo on an unending world tour . the constant touring kept the spotlight fixed on the band and their popularity steadily growing . early on , the new york times described css as , “ a gleeful throwback to early - 1980s art - school pop , ” on whose debut album , “ smart , insubordinate fun reigns …” the guardian pegged them as , “ an unlikely , brilliantly wrong fusion of tom tom club , dance culture and the fall . ” under the radar commented on cansei de ser sexy , “ css ’ s debut is the real deal : eleven cuts of infectiously syncopated , tuneful post - punk that just may be the summer ’ s perfect soundtrack . ” soon , vocalist lovefoxx showed up at # 3 on nme ’ s 2007 “ cool list . ” and , in late 2007 the band ’ s “ music is my hot , hot sex ” was used in a worldwide ipod touch ad , driving the song , nearly a year - and - a - half after its release , to become the highest charting single by a brazilian band in the history of the billboard hot 100 chart . director michaël dudok de wit teams up with beloved animation house studio ghibli for this charming film . director michaël dudok de wit teams up with beloved animation house . . . hmv | music , films , & games | hmv . com " hiss is the life force , and spun is the hangover and the withdrawals " - chelsea wolfe talks about her powerful new album hiss spun . . . king arthur - legend of the sword , baywatch , the walking dead and more , it ' s this week ' s new dvds at hmv . . . the killers , van morrison , enter shikari and more , it ' s this week ' s new albums at hmv . . . " it ' s making fun of itself , but it ' s still paying homage . . . " hmv . com talks baywatch with zac efron , alexandra daddario and priyanka chopra as the horrors return with new album v , we run down their finest moments to date . . . best tv of october 2017 : hmv . com previews the top five . . . it ’ s been five years since the killers released their fourth album battle born , years they ’ ve filled with solo projects , greatest hits collections , lengthy tours and long breaks , but now they ’ re back with new lp wonderful wonderful . produced by jacknife lee with contributions from stuart price , brian eno and mark knopfler as well as super songwriter ryan tedder , the album sees the band embrace widescreen electronics and thundering guitars . the album features hit single ‘ the man ’ as well as new jam ‘ run for cover ’ . it ’ s been five years since the killers released their fourth album . . . the gothed up songstress unveils her fifth studio album this week , an album recorded with converge ' s kurt ballou and featuring guitar from queens of the stone ' s troy van leeuwan . click here to read our interview with wolfe . the gothed up songstress unveils her fifth studio album this week , an . . . the much - acclaimed fivesome have teamed up with adele / bloc party producer paul epworth for their fifth full - length effort . the lp is the follow - up to 2014 ’ s luminous and sees the band embrace electronics and jarring guitars in a big way . click here to read our full preview . the much - acclaimed fivesome have teamed up with adele / bloc party . . . the iconic singer - songwriter releases his 37th studio album , which features 10 covers and five originals , including new takes on tracks by sam cooke , t - bone walker and mose allison . the iconic singer - songwriter releases his 37th studio album , which . . . after vastly expanding their horizons on 2015 ’ s the mindsweep , the st albans noiseniks have embraced a poppier sound on their new effort . recorded with bat for lashes / everything everything producer david kosten , the album features 11 tracks , including the excellently titled ' an ode to lost jigsaw pieces ’ ( in two movements ) ' and the irony - clad ' take my country back ' . click here to read our interview with the band . after vastly expanding their horizons on 2015 ’ s the mindsweep , . . . guy ritchie is behind the camera for this new lavish retelling of the classic story of king arthur and the knights of the roundtable . sons of anarchy star charlie hunnam leads the film as arthur , with pirates of the caribbean : on stranger tides ' àstrid bergès - frisbey playing guinevere , eric bana playing uther pendragon , arthur ' s father and jude law as villain vortigern . in this new take on the story , we find arthur on the streets , completely unaware that he is actually the one true king until he draws the sword excalibur from the stone . this discovery gets arthur a dilemma , will he throw his lot in with the resistance and an enigmatic young woman named guinevere and unite the people to defeat the tyrant vortigern ? or will he choose a quieter life ? it ’ s unlikely to be the second one . . . click here to watch our interview with hunnam . guy ritchie is behind the camera for this new lavish retelling of the . . . it follows a man who finds himself shipwrecked on a deserted island and encounters a red turtle , which changes his life . the seventh season of the all - conquering zombie thriller arrives on dvd this week . in this season , the group must learn to live under the leadership of their new commander negan , a fearsome and unpredictable sociopath with a deadly band of followers . click here to read our full preview . the seventh season of the all - conquering zombie thriller arrives on dvd . . . julia stiles and game of thrones ’ iwan rheon lead this glossy drama , which arrives on dvd this week . stiles stars as georgina , who thinks she ’ s got it made when she marries billionaire constantine . but when he is killed in a yacht explosion , she is shocked to discover the fortune and lifestyle he maintained was surrounded by violence , lies and murder . neil jordan , writer of byzantium , the crying game and the borgias , is on creative duties here . julia stiles and game of thrones ’ iwan rheon lead this glossy . . . the beloved tv series gets a big screen reboot with dwayne johnson , zac efron and alexandra daddario leading the way . kelly rohrbach , ilfenesh hadera , jon bass , priyanka chopra and hannibal buress are also in key roles , while original stars david hasselhoff and pamela anderson also have small roles in the new movie . baywatch has been directed by identity thief and horrible bosses man seth gordon . he works from a script from friday the 13th reboot writers mark swift and damian shannon . click here to watch our interview with efron , chopra and daddario . the beloved tv series gets a big screen reboot with dwayne johnson , zac . . . belinda carlisle will be meeting fans and signing copies of her new album & copies of the 30th anniversary edition of “ heaven on earth " . . . wolf alice will be performing live and then meet fans and sign copies of their new album “ visions of a life ” . . . astroid boys will be promoting the release of their new album “ broke ” . . . the darkness will be performing live , meeting fans and signing copies of their new album ' pinewood smile ' . . . jp cooper will be performing live , meeting fans and signing copies of his debut album “ raised under grey skies ” . . . matt lucas will be meeting fans and signing copies of his new book “ little me : my life from a - z ” . . . scouting for girls will be performing live , meeting fans and signing copies of their latest release ' ten add ten ' . . . # baywatch is out now in - store & online we got a chance to talk to the cast of the film . . . https : / / t . co / 5qgi3qstzy pic . twitter . com / vn1ssc2uje pink floyd , deftones & kiss . @ enslavedband ' s ivar bjørnson discusses his record collection . . . … https : / / t . co / cyd08q6ehp pirates of the caribbean , house of cards & so much more . check out next week ' s new releases . . . … https : / / t . co / jssjnvwis5 formed in 2003 in são paulo by a group of friends with an unquenchable thirst for good times and indulgence in all things pop and art , css rose to notoriety with the help of a thriving creative community , underground club scene and a little thing called the internet . pulling together their numerous talents , the band drew legions of international followers entranced by a universally accessible , albeit original and off the wall , look and style . in november of 2007 , the band began to craft their follow - up album , donkey , in their são paulo studio . produced in brazil by the band ’ s own adriano cintra and mixed in los angeles by mark “ spike ” stent ( whose credits include madonna , bjork , massive attack , u2 , m . i . a . , and arcade fire ) , donkey is tough , street - ready , and recreates the frenetic energy of their live shows . and really , with css the live show is the thing . equal parts dance party , urban circus , and out - and - out chaos , the band ’ s unaffected , unbridled joy in performance is for real and for you . the new album ’ s 11 tracks , honed to sharp perfection , shine bright and sacrifice none of the aggressive , unpretentious edge their audiences around the world have come to love . this summer it ’ s time to ride the donkey ! attempting to separate themselves from the new millennium surge of post - punk bands , the ladies of the organ came together in 2001 to design their own original modern sound . katie sketch ( vocals ) , deb cohen ( guitar ) , jenny smyth ( organ ) , shelby stocks ( drums ) , and ashley webber ( bass ) hail from vancouver , and each has an appreciation for bands such as the cure and the smiths . in summer 2002 , the organ introduced their dark style with the release of the sinking hearts ep . the canadian press and indie publications across america praised the organ ' s dream pop - inflected presentation . by january , the organ signed to chad kroeger ' s 604 imprint and mint records . plans for a full - length album got on their way almost immediately , with the organ asking producer / new pornographers drummer kurt dahle to produce the cd . unfortunately , those sessions proved difficult , forcing the organ to scrap the material and start over . producer paul forgues soon jumped on board to complete grab that gun ( out locally on popfrenzy , which arrived in winter 2004 . dates for an international tour quickly took shape , but shifts in personnel once again prevented the organ from getting grab that gun off the ground . bassist ashley webber left in december due to creative differences , only to be asked back shortly thereafter so that the band could fulfill previously scheduled european dates . singles such as " brother " and " memorize the city " seemed to get things back on track ; both were well - received in the press in mid - 2005 , while " brother " appeared in an episode of the l word during its second season . webber eventually left the band for a second and final time while performing in europe , and was later replaced by sketch ' s young sister , shmoo . with a revived lineup and a brand new distribution deal with too pure , the organ continued their trek through the u . k . , performing new songs on bbc 6 music in november 2005 . by the following summer , rumors of a split started to circulate after the organ canceled the final dates of their u . k . tour , including appearances at the reading and leeds festivals , due to an illness within the band . but such rumors proved true come december 2006 when the organ announced their breakup via their myspace page and their official website . after the split , sketch focused on her modeling career , appearing in the u . k . edition of vogue , among other publications , while cohen began work on another project , lovers love haters . the organ reunited briefly to put the finishing touches on the songs they ' d written and recorded for what would have been the follow - up to grab that gun ; the results were featured on the posthumous ep thieves , which mint records released in 2008 . © popfrenzy 2017 , all rights reserved . site by w $ yk

the album received mainly positive reviews — it was featured on uncut ' s list of the 50 best records of 2006 at number eighteen , nme ' s list of the 50 best records of 2006 at number five and q ' s list of the 100 best records of 2006 at number eighty - nine . despite the reviews , it failed to chart in the united states . the album won the 2007 plug independent music award for best punk album .

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the performances throughout are top - notch . watson ' s flawlessly fluid guitar work is a wonder ( most notably on instrumentals like " beaumont rag " ) , and he sounds as at ease singing a cappella ( " down in the valley to pray " ) as he does backed by additional musicians ( " the train that carried my girl from town " ) . the program includes traditional songs ( " tom dooley " and " little omie wise " ) , as well as tunes by jimmy rodgers ( " i was a stranger " ) and dock boggs ( " country blues " ) , with watson bringing each song to life with his incisive , sincere renditions . as a one - stop , economical introduction to this folk legend , the essential doc watson is hard to beat . the essential doc watson includes 26 tracks of watson in his most traditional , folksy mode , with his stunning flat - picking guitar technique and warm , unadorned singing in fine form . the album ' s first half focuses on studio sessions - - some solo , some with accompaniment - - while the second half is taken from watson ' s mid - ' 60s newport folk festival appearances . our discography uses a comprehensive database of doc watson ' s recordings and includes track listings and other information . because of the large number of albums doc recorded , you can view the discography information several ways . when you first open this page , you ' ll the default sort : by the year released ( with the most recently released at the top ) . you can also sort the list by album title , year recorded or year released . click on the column head link to resort the list . to reverse the current sort order , click on the column head link again . click on the title link see the details about an album , including track listing , cover photo and other details . albums available on cd include a link to amazon . com for ordering online . please enable javascript in your browser to use the site fully . will the circle be unbroken vol . iii 2002 2002 will the circle be unbroken vol . i & ii 1972 1972 allmusic relies heavily on javascript . copyright © 2003 - 17 , docsguitar . com . all rights reserved .

writing for allmusic , music critic bruce eder gave the compilation 5 of 5 stars and wrote of the album " as for the music itself , it ' s about as wide and varied a body as one could wish for . . . although it ' s not as thorough an account of his musicianship as the four - cd vanguard years compilation , this disc does give any neophyte a good look at what he ' s about , and the music is excellent on its own terms . "

the essential doc watson received positive reviews.

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on october 19 , adm . james stavridis will deliver a keynote address as we celebrate boston ’ s diplomatic community in the beautiful harborview room on the top floor of the federal reserve bank of boston . be sure to keep an eye on our events page for the latest details and a registration link later this summer ! sponsoring the consuls reception provides critical support for worldboston , a 54 year - old nonpartisan organization which embodies the slogan , “ the world in boston and boston in the world ” . this year worldboston ’ s citizen diplomacy program is hosting over 500 international leaders in their fields , and connecting them with peers and professional resources in greater boston . and our global education program is offering over 40 events , such as our chat & chowder and great decisions series and our exciting high school international affairs tournament , to engage internationally - minded bostonians in topics of global importance . worldboston ’ s annual consuls reception , in honor of the consular corps serving boston and new england , is a landmark event in boston ’ s international calendar . join leaders from business , government , education , and the arts for a lively evening of networking , delicious light food , and drinks . sponsoring the consuls reception provides exceptional visibility for internationally - minded individuals and organizations . this landmark event in boston ’ s international calendar gathers the nearly 60 - member local consular corps and some 200 leaders from business government , education , and the arts for a lively evening of networking , delicious light food , and drinks . past speakers have included john fish of suffolk construction , governor deval patrick , ambassador nicholas burns , juliette kayyem , and others . sponsoring the consuls reception provides benefits that last all year . sponsorships at the diplomat level and above translate into worldboston institutional membership for a full year , including early access to worldboston events , gift memberships , deep discounts on tickets , and more . sponsorships close october 1 ! click here for more information regarding sponsorship levels , and contact mary yntema at myntema @ worldboston . org for more information or to become a sponsor . © 2017 worldboston . all rights reserved .

tower records - " . . . his approach to hip - hop is very much in line with snoop ' s style . the classic g - funk sound jumps out of every track here , that laid - back groove insinuating itself into one ' s bones . . . tray deee manages the difficult feat of presenting a hardened character comfortable with violence , crime , and misogyny while somehow managing to maintain a light - hearted , even likable tone . . . "

WorldBoston's Consuls Reception was well-received by attendees, featuring a keynote speech by Adm. James Stavridis and networking opportunities for leaders in various fields. The event supports WorldBoston's Citizen Diplomacy Program and Global Education Program, providing opportunities for international engagement and dialogue. Sponsors receive benefits throughout the year, including institutional membership and early access to WorldBoston events.

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ducktails doesn ’ t do much to set itself apart from that scene , but not every band needs to be innovative . when his songs hit , monandile can craft a lo - fi gem with the best of them . when they miss , they fade away into the background like — cough — a sunset on the beach , with not much of a stir . they do both in about equal measure on ducktails iii : arcade dynamics . to his credit , monandile attempts to change his formula a bit here by singing much more frequently than on past ducktails releases . the presence of his vocals proves something of a mixed blessing . when a singer enters into the compositional scene , a song immediately jockeys for a more premier position in the attention span of its listener . that ’ s not to say that instrumentals can ’ t do the same thing , just that a human voice , by definition , calls attention to itself when we hear it . the eastern seaboard caught in the tail end of winter would be one of the last places to find frolicking waves galloping towards sun drenched sand , and yet this hasn ’ t discouraged new jerseyan matthew mondanile from remedying his cabin fever one bit on ducktails ’ third album , “ ducktails iii : arcade dynamics ” . sounding like the lovechild of ariel pink and panda bear , mondanile ’ s latest project takes a more scenic route , diverting from the fuzz charged and sunbeam totting guitar pop of his previous releases in favor of a more relax and chilled sound . there ’ s a gentle and warm drone that lingers and washes over the waves of reverberated guitar lines , almost as if he placed a microphone on the shore of a beach and allowed it to capture the foamy hiss of the incoming tide . choosing instead to house these pop gems within cassette tapes , the crackle and hiss is left to create a distant sound resulting in something both lonely and spacious . “ ducktails iii : arcade dynamics ” is a wonderful piece of fake imitated nostalgia , invested in the images of plastic palm trees , cheap coconut shaped cups , and dollar store leis . growing up in california and spending countless weekends with my dad playing with mix tapes and worn down home video recordings , i can ’ t help but have a soft spot for this sort of fuzzy , “ glo - fi ” nostalgia . listening is akin to dreaming while half awake and half asleep ; lucid hallucinations and dreams stirred together into an anabolic mixture . it ’ s a testament to what steve albini once said , “ the future belongs to the analog loyalists . * * * digital ” , and bedroom bound narcoleptic analog whizzes like matthew mondanile seem to be the inheritors . it goes a long way to say , then , that the songs on arcade dynamics are often at their best when they allow themselves to settle pleasantly into the background , surviving on vibe rather than musical chops . it ’ s interesting that monandile would explicitly ask his audience to study the dynamics of this record , since most of the songs have anything but a sense of movement . again , that ’ s not necessarily a complaint . “ killin the vibe ” moves from verse to chorus with a breezy efficiency , hardly shaking the boat at all in the process , and it ’ s a wonderfully cheerful piece of pop songcraft . similarly , “ arcade shift ” , “ in the swing ” and “ little window ”— all instrumentals — tap right into your dopamine receptors without seeming to try that hard in doing so . “ porch projector ” may be the arcade dynamics ’ s key . at once at outlier ( its 10 - minute running time is far - and - beyond the longest on the album ) and an anchor ( its spaced - out instrumentation serves as the palate for much of the songwriting here ) , it works best when you shut your eyes and let it set a certain tone . it ’ s difficult to dislike arcade dynamics , maybe even impossible , given that it ’ s so relentlessly inoffensive . on the other hand , it ’ s not an album likely to engender much passion , either . whatever the case , if you need another soundtrack for a summer afternoon , you could do worse . http : / / betterpropaganda . com / images / artwork / ducktails _ iiix _ arcade _ dynamics - ducktails _ 480 . jpg gentle and brief toe tapers make up a good half of the album , as mondanile ’ s mastered blend of surf rock , psychedelic , and folk guitar playing takes the spotlight , crafting multiple melodies that bubble and move against one another . relax and lose focus , and it all blends seamlessly together into the sound of pastel painted hammock hideouts . the balance of noise and pop is expertly executed in songs such as “ in the swing ” , “ hamilton road ” , and the ode to slackers , “ don ’ t make plans ” ( “ hey man , do you have a plan ? / i don ’ t have plans to be a man / hey man , what ’ s with all your plans ? / i don ’ t make plans , i waste them man ” ) . while these songs don ’ t accurately portray ducktails ’ more unique sounds , the guitar work transforms these blissful and perfectly enjoyable tunes into finely crafted works . as the album continues on , the light and fluffy exterior sometimes slowly begins to melt into stranger and spacier drone pop pieces . the dripping “ the razor ’ s edge ” and hazy “ sunset liner ” are perfect examples of this . possibly the album ’ s strongest moment is on the noah lennox collaboration , “ killing the vibe ” , and the ten minute long formless and wandering drone of “ porch projector ” . both songs hold strong as ducktails ’ finest ventures into both the pop and drone territories . new jersey ’ s ducktails has been making a name for itself ( or , really , for himself — this is the project of real estate ’ s matthew monandile ) in the chillwave scene for the last couple of years . an opening line like that will either make you cringe or make you reach for your wayfarers and beach blanket . in other words , chillwave has made the transition from genre fad to , well , genre . ever since panda bear ’ s solo work spawned the dna that would lend itself to sunny stoned songs from washed out , toro y moi , neon indian , and , yes , real estate ( not to mention the dozens of less interesting copycats ) , songwriters have been cranking up the reverb and selling their extra guitars for sequencers and effects pedals . deerhunter + casino versus japan + ducktails : 12 october 2010 - washington d . c . real estate side project offers similarly chilled - out soundscapes for your summer haze . corey beasley is a staff writer at popmatters and cokemachineglow . he graduated from george mason university with an mfa in creative writing in 2011 . he lives in brooklyn . you can contact him at coreylaynebeasley _ at _ gmail _ dotcom , but he will only read your promo email if you open by naming your favorite fugazi song ( it can ' t be " waiting room " ) . we all know how critical it is to keep independent voices alive and strong on the internet . please consider a donation to support our work . we are a wholly independent , women - owned , small company . your donation will help popmatters stay viable through these changing , challenging times where costs have risen and advertising has dropped precipitously . popmatters needs your help to keep publishing . thank you . please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus . built around a long , wholly - improvised concert performance , this solo piano recital from fred hersch . . . anticipation runs high and there ’ s a sense of history in the air as fans fill the famed mountain a . . . the horrors get their mojo back with songs to match the swagger . . . . on the band ' s third album , there is a constant search for a frequency that is thrilling and a commit . . . their voices blend together well , especially on the title song . the roughness of stephen stills ’ l . . . randy newman puts together a variety show with comedy , tragedy , and romance ( and , yeah , some farce ) . . . . the elements represents joe henderson ’ s sole full immersion into the avant - garde , with help from a . . . " on the elusive yet clearly existential sadness that adds layers and textures to music . e pluribus , plur . electric zoo 2017 embodies festival diversity ( photos ) deer tick ' s acoustic clusterfolk newport after party previews ' vol . 1 ' © 1999 - 2017 popmatters . com . all rights reserved . popmatters is wholly independently owned and operated . review summary : “ the future belongs to the analog loyalists . fuck digital ” rate it awful - 1 very poor - 1 . 5 poor - 2 average - 2 . 5 good - 3 great - 3 . 5 excellent - 4 superb - 4 . 5 classic - 5 please tell me this thread will be dedicated to the show . i have this guy ' s first album but haven ' t listened to it . i ' ll probably get this here ya go , thanks a ton . like i mentioned in the for the meds thread , artwork has been wonky for me lately . nice review . gonna listen to this this weekend hopefully , landscapes was chill , and i love real estate . man , you ' re really on a roll with these reviews , sloppymilkshake . yet another really well - written piece . pos . thanks a ton for the positive feedback . this is fantastic . all this jersey lo - fi underwater peoples stuff that ' s coming out is fucking awesome ( though i ' m prob a little biased , as i from jersey ) . " art vandelay " is my favorite . the killing the vibe with panda bear is great too i dont know what it is about this album . i ' ve been listening to it atleast once a week for since aboout a year ago , and i love it even more then the first time i heard it . it continues to suprise , and entertain me . one of my favs of all time ! you have to be logged in to post a comment . login | create a profile site copyright 2005 - 2017 sputnikmusic . com spectre folk – the blackest medicine , vol . ii – 12 ″ raccoo - oo - oon – mythos folkways vol . 3 “ divination night ” – lp

in a positive review for pitchfork , nick neyland praised the album ' s song - based direction , writing : " fortunately , and perhaps wisely , considering the glut of soupy material out there , arcade dynamics is a step away from the nebulous constructs of ducktails ' last full - length record landscapes . instead , it edges closer to the conventional song structures of mondanile ' s work in his other band . "

krieg received positive reviews.

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ducktails doesn ’ t do much to set itself apart from that scene , but not every band needs to be innovative . when his songs hit , monandile can craft a lo - fi gem with the best of them . when they miss , they fade away into the background like — cough — a sunset on the beach , with not much of a stir . they do both in about equal measure on ducktails iii : arcade dynamics . to his credit , monandile attempts to change his formula a bit here by singing much more frequently than on past ducktails releases . the presence of his vocals proves something of a mixed blessing . when a singer enters into the compositional scene , a song immediately jockeys for a more premier position in the attention span of its listener . that ’ s not to say that instrumentals can ’ t do the same thing , just that a human voice , by definition , calls attention to itself when we hear it . the eastern seaboard caught in the tail end of winter would be one of the last places to find frolicking waves galloping towards sun drenched sand , and yet this hasn ’ t discouraged new jerseyan matthew mondanile from remedying his cabin fever one bit on ducktails ’ third album , “ ducktails iii : arcade dynamics ” . sounding like the lovechild of ariel pink and panda bear , mondanile ’ s latest project takes a more scenic route , diverting from the fuzz charged and sunbeam totting guitar pop of his previous releases in favor of a more relax and chilled sound . there ’ s a gentle and warm drone that lingers and washes over the waves of reverberated guitar lines , almost as if he placed a microphone on the shore of a beach and allowed it to capture the foamy hiss of the incoming tide . choosing instead to house these pop gems within cassette tapes , the crackle and hiss is left to create a distant sound resulting in something both lonely and spacious . “ ducktails iii : arcade dynamics ” is a wonderful piece of fake imitated nostalgia , invested in the images of plastic palm trees , cheap coconut shaped cups , and dollar store leis . growing up in california and spending countless weekends with my dad playing with mix tapes and worn down home video recordings , i can ’ t help but have a soft spot for this sort of fuzzy , “ glo - fi ” nostalgia . listening is akin to dreaming while half awake and half asleep ; lucid hallucinations and dreams stirred together into an anabolic mixture . it ’ s a testament to what steve albini once said , “ the future belongs to the analog loyalists . * * * digital ” , and bedroom bound narcoleptic analog whizzes like matthew mondanile seem to be the inheritors . it goes a long way to say , then , that the songs on arcade dynamics are often at their best when they allow themselves to settle pleasantly into the background , surviving on vibe rather than musical chops . it ’ s interesting that monandile would explicitly ask his audience to study the dynamics of this record , since most of the songs have anything but a sense of movement . again , that ’ s not necessarily a complaint . “ killin the vibe ” moves from verse to chorus with a breezy efficiency , hardly shaking the boat at all in the process , and it ’ s a wonderfully cheerful piece of pop songcraft . similarly , “ arcade shift ” , “ in the swing ” and “ little window ”— all instrumentals — tap right into your dopamine receptors without seeming to try that hard in doing so . “ porch projector ” may be the arcade dynamics ’ s key . at once at outlier ( its 10 - minute running time is far - and - beyond the longest on the album ) and an anchor ( its spaced - out instrumentation serves as the palate for much of the songwriting here ) , it works best when you shut your eyes and let it set a certain tone . it ’ s difficult to dislike arcade dynamics , maybe even impossible , given that it ’ s so relentlessly inoffensive . on the other hand , it ’ s not an album likely to engender much passion , either . whatever the case , if you need another soundtrack for a summer afternoon , you could do worse . http : / / betterpropaganda . com / images / artwork / ducktails _ iiix _ arcade _ dynamics - ducktails _ 480 . jpg gentle and brief toe tapers make up a good half of the album , as mondanile ’ s mastered blend of surf rock , psychedelic , and folk guitar playing takes the spotlight , crafting multiple melodies that bubble and move against one another . relax and lose focus , and it all blends seamlessly together into the sound of pastel painted hammock hideouts . the balance of noise and pop is expertly executed in songs such as “ in the swing ” , “ hamilton road ” , and the ode to slackers , “ don ’ t make plans ” ( “ hey man , do you have a plan ? / i don ’ t have plans to be a man / hey man , what ’ s with all your plans ? / i don ’ t make plans , i waste them man ” ) . while these songs don ’ t accurately portray ducktails ’ more unique sounds , the guitar work transforms these blissful and perfectly enjoyable tunes into finely crafted works . as the album continues on , the light and fluffy exterior sometimes slowly begins to melt into stranger and spacier drone pop pieces . the dripping “ the razor ’ s edge ” and hazy “ sunset liner ” are perfect examples of this . possibly the album ’ s strongest moment is on the noah lennox collaboration , “ killing the vibe ” , and the ten minute long formless and wandering drone of “ porch projector ” . both songs hold strong as ducktails ’ finest ventures into both the pop and drone territories . new jersey ’ s ducktails has been making a name for itself ( or , really , for himself — this is the project of real estate ’ s matthew monandile ) in the chillwave scene for the last couple of years . an opening line like that will either make you cringe or make you reach for your wayfarers and beach blanket . in other words , chillwave has made the transition from genre fad to , well , genre . ever since panda bear ’ s solo work spawned the dna that would lend itself to sunny stoned songs from washed out , toro y moi , neon indian , and , yes , real estate ( not to mention the dozens of less interesting copycats ) , songwriters have been cranking up the reverb and selling their extra guitars for sequencers and effects pedals . deerhunter + casino versus japan + ducktails : 12 october 2010 - washington d . c . real estate side project offers similarly chilled - out soundscapes for your summer haze . corey beasley is a staff writer at popmatters and cokemachineglow . he graduated from george mason university with an mfa in creative writing in 2011 . he lives in brooklyn . you can contact him at coreylaynebeasley _ at _ gmail _ dotcom , but he will only read your promo email if you open by naming your favorite fugazi song ( it can ' t be " waiting room " ) . we all know how critical it is to keep independent voices alive and strong on the internet . please consider a donation to support our work . we are a wholly independent , women - owned , small company . your donation will help popmatters stay viable through these changing , challenging times where costs have risen and advertising has dropped precipitously . popmatters needs your help to keep publishing . thank you . please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus . built around a long , wholly - improvised concert performance , this solo piano recital from fred hersch . . . anticipation runs high and there ’ s a sense of history in the air as fans fill the famed mountain a . . . the horrors get their mojo back with songs to match the swagger . . . . on the band ' s third album , there is a constant search for a frequency that is thrilling and a commit . . . their voices blend together well , especially on the title song . the roughness of stephen stills ’ l . . . randy newman puts together a variety show with comedy , tragedy , and romance ( and , yeah , some farce ) . . . . the elements represents joe henderson ’ s sole full immersion into the avant - garde , with help from a . . . " on the elusive yet clearly existential sadness that adds layers and textures to music . e pluribus , plur . electric zoo 2017 embodies festival diversity ( photos ) deer tick ' s acoustic clusterfolk newport after party previews ' vol . 1 ' © 1999 - 2017 popmatters . com . all rights reserved . popmatters is wholly independently owned and operated . review summary : “ the future belongs to the analog loyalists . fuck digital ” rate it awful - 1 very poor - 1 . 5 poor - 2 average - 2 . 5 good - 3 great - 3 . 5 excellent - 4 superb - 4 . 5 classic - 5 please tell me this thread will be dedicated to the show . i have this guy ' s first album but haven ' t listened to it . i ' ll probably get this here ya go , thanks a ton . like i mentioned in the for the meds thread , artwork has been wonky for me lately . nice review . gonna listen to this this weekend hopefully , landscapes was chill , and i love real estate . man , you ' re really on a roll with these reviews , sloppymilkshake . yet another really well - written piece . pos . thanks a ton for the positive feedback . this is fantastic . all this jersey lo - fi underwater peoples stuff that ' s coming out is fucking awesome ( though i ' m prob a little biased , as i from jersey ) . " art vandelay " is my favorite . the killing the vibe with panda bear is great too i dont know what it is about this album . i ' ve been listening to it atleast once a week for since aboout a year ago , and i love it even more then the first time i heard it . it continues to suprise , and entertain me . one of my favs of all time ! you have to be logged in to post a comment . login | create a profile site copyright 2005 - 2017 sputnikmusic . com spectre folk – the blackest medicine , vol . ii – 12 ″ raccoo - oo - oon – mythos folkways vol . 3 “ divination night ” – lp

prior to the album ' s release , mondanile described the album as the third part in a trilogy , stating : " my first record was like when you go on vacation , and you ’ re just like [ dipping your toes ] in the water . then the second record was like , ' alright i ’ m gonna do this , ' and it was this moody kind of basement thing . this record is kind of rockin ’ . i named it ducktails iii : arcade dynamics because it ’ s all about the effect of putting on a record and listening to it over and over again , and driving around and going to an arcade like when you were little . "

The Blackest Medicine, Vol. II is Raccoo-oo-oon's second LP in the Mythos Folkways series. It features four tracks of dark, atmospheric folk music that explores the concept of divination. The album is a continuation of the band's exploration of folk traditions and mysticism, and it showcases their ability to create haunting, evocative music that transports the listener to another world. The Blackest Medicine, Vol. II is a must-listen for fans of Raccoo-oo-oon and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of folk music and mysticism. Raccoo-oo-oon is a band known for their experimental approach to music, incorporating elements of folk, drone, and ambient music into their sound. With The Blackest Medicine, Vol. II, the band continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in folk music, creating an album that is both unsettling and beautiful. The album opens with "Divination Night," a haunting track that sets the tone for the rest of the LP. The use of field recordings and found sounds creates a sense of atmosphere that is both eerie and captivating, drawing the listener in and transporting them to another world. "The Moon's Eye" follows, a track that builds on the atmospheric sound of the opener. The use of layered vocals and hypnotic percussion creates a trance-like state, invoking feelings of mysticism and spirituality. "The River's Whisper" is a standout track on the album, featuring a haunting vocal performance from frontwoman Amber Benson. The use of reverb and delay adds to the ethereal quality of the track, creating a sense of depth and space that is both mesmerizing and unsettling. The album closes with "The Stars' Align," a fitting finale to the LP. The use of ambient sounds and field recordings creates a sense of cosmic wonder, invoking feelings of awe and reverence. Overall, The Blackest Medicine, Vol. II is a stunning achievement in folk music. Raccoo-oo-oon has created an album that is both unsettling and beautiful, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the genre. Fans of the band and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of folk music and mysticism will find much to love in this LP.

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this rare 12 " vinyl e . p . contains four live tracks recorded at a famous secret in - store performance at amoeba music , hollywood , california on 27th june 2007 . amoeba and the amoeba music mark and logo are trademarks of amoeba music inc . the record sold in amoeba record store ' s in america for $ 6 : 98 . recorded live during mccartney ' s 2007 in - store performance at amoeba music hollywood . two of the cds 4 tracks ( " that was me " and " i saw her standing there " ) were nominated for 2009 grammy awards . previously available only on vinyl , this cd is a must - have for any real paul fan ! nominated for 2 grammy awards for best male pop vocal performance and best solo rock vocal performance ! become a member of amoeba . com . it ' s easy and quick ! back in the u . s . s . r . back in the u . s . s . r . back in the u . s . s . r . back in the u . s . s . r . back in the u . s . s . r copyright © 2017 amoeba , all rights reserved . new customers , create your amoeba . com account here . its quick and easy ! you have been subscribed to amoeba newsletter . limited edition lp of paul mccartney performing live at amoeba music store in hollywood , ca on june 27th 2007 . see paul ' s own site . paul ' s e . p . releases © 2008 graham calkin ' s beatles pages . all rights reserved . free shipping on music & movies in the u . s . ! ships free in u . s . ships free in u . s . back in the u . s . - live 2002 ( 2002 ) edit back in the u . s . - live 2002 detail : this was an official release but never really officially in the u . k . and is therefore very limited and scarce as an import . credited to " paul mccartney " . under the mpl communications banner , this was again issued on the starbucks " hearmusic " label . housed in the original picture sleeve featuring an pixelated image of paul in - store behind a microphone stand playing his guitar , the titles of the tracks can be seen on the reverse of the sleeve in a wordsearch puzzle . there are no plans for it to be released digitally or on c . d . in the u . k . performed by paul mccartney , brian ray , abe laboriel jnr , rusty anderson and david arch . forgot your username ? send username . forgot your password ? reset password . already have an account ? log in . to reset your password , enter your registration e - mail address . enter your registration e - mail address and we ' ll send you your username . the album ram was redone as an album of instrumental covers by paul and linda mccartney in 1977 . this instrumental album , thrillington , was released under the pseudonym percy " thrills " thrillington . the songs listed below should be split into albums . please remove this section once this has been done . ( more information ) retrieved from " http : / / lyrics . wikia . com / wiki / paul _ mccartney ? oldid = 28506078 " can ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic . lyricwikia is a fandom music community . content is available under copyright . so some info is displayed for your convenience . this site requires an html 4 . 0 transitional compatible browser such the latest internet explorer , firefox . best viewed at least 1024 x 768 screen resolution . test your browser

writing for allmusic , stephen thomas erlewine commented : " sadly , this is just a taste of the full 20 - song set , but it ' s a good one , containing two songs from memory ( the best being " that was me , " sounding randy and funny in a way it wasn ' t on lp ) , a giddy run through " c moon , " and an energetic closer of " i saw her standing there . " it ' s a little of everything from sir paul , all of it good , all enough to make you wish you were there , or at least that the whole thing came out on cd . "

The text describes the reception of the EP, which received positive reviews. It was recorded at a famous secret in-store performance at Amoeba Music Hollywood, California on 27th June 2007. The EP was sold in Amoeba Record Store's in America for $6.98. Two of the CD's four tracks, "That Was Me" and "I Saw Her Standing There," were nominated for 2009 Grammy Awards. Previously available only on vinyl, this CD is a must-have for any real Paul fan!

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ibiza chillout piano house sessions 2017 is the much talked about piano album of the year . chillout sessions , vol . 10 - various artists | songs , reviews , credits | allmusic chillout sessions , vol . 10 recorded by a pianist from pianodj and released on scarlett audio , this chillout piano album is set to become one of the best selling relaxing piano chillout albums of 2017 . featuring instrumental chillout piano covers of the coolest house tracks it is the ultimate album for summer bbqs , pool parties and relaxing sunsets . the chillout piano album is addictive and you will want to listen to it over and over again . chillout playlists on playlists . net stay up - to - date and sign up to receive special offers , news and invitations to events from space furniture . # mc _ embed _ signup h2 { font - weight : 700 ; padding : 0 ; margin : 15px 0 ; font - size : 1 . 4em ; } # mc _ embed _ signup input . button { display : inline - block ; width : 100 % ; margin : 0 0 10px ; min - width : 90px ; } # mc _ embed _ signup . button { clear : both ; background - color : # 000 ; border : 1px solid # 999 ; border - radius : 0 ; color : # fff ; cursor : pointer ; font - size : 15px ; font - weight : 400 ; height : 32px ; line - height : 32px ; padding : 0 ; text - align : center ; text - decoration : none ; vertical - align : top ; white - space : nowrap ; text - transform : uppercase ; } # mc _ embed _ signup . button : hover { background - color : # 777 ; } # mc _ embed _ signup . small - meta { font - size : 11px ; } # mc _ embed _ signup . nowrap { white - space : nowrap ; } # mc _ embed _ signup . clear { clear : none ; display : inline ; } # mc _ embed _ signup input . email { display : inline - block ; padding : 8px 0 ; margin : 0 4 % 10px 0 ; text - indent : 5px ; width : 100 % ; min - width : 60px ; float : left ; } # mc _ embed _ signup input . button { display : block ; width : 100 % ; margin : 0 0 10px ; min - width : 90px ; } # mc _ embed _ signup div # mce - responses { float : left ; top : - 1 . 4em ; padding : 0 . 5em ; overflow : hidden ; width : 90 % ; margin : 0 5 % ; clear : both ; } # mc _ embed _ signup label . error { display : block ; float : none ; width : auto ; margin - left : 1 . 05em ; text - align : left ; padding : . 5em 0 ; } stay up - to - date and sign up to receive special offers , news and invitations to events from space furniture . fill out my online form . itunes & apple music : http : / / apple . co / 2tdqosv amazon : http : / / amzn . to / 2tnbcuh spotify : http : / / spoti . fi / 2tbgsup google play : http : / / bit . ly / 2s9tqt6 postal address : pianodj ltd , parkland house , slough road , allens green , sawbridgeworth , herts . cm21 0lr allmusic relies heavily on javascript . please enable javascript in your browser to use the site fully . allmusic relies heavily on javascript . please enable javascript in your browser to use the site fully . allmusic relies heavily on javascript . please enable javascript in your browser to use the site fully . thibaut berland / a . khan je² indie oct 2015 : playing back in my . . spring break groove : the 2 a . m . mix this site uses cookies . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies . find out more . success ! you ' re now on the list . login to playlists . net using spotify , facebook or twitter . or login using your playlists . net account : not a member yet ? register with playlists . net

ministry of sound , as a label , began in 1993 and its first album was the first volume of a series called sessions . the series was successful enough for it to generate a spin - off series of the chillout session , which began in 2001 with a uk compilation chart # 1 album . volume 2 was also very successful . the first and second volumes were released in both the uk and australia , but the series divided in august 2001 , with one series for the uk and the other for australia . in the uk , ibiza chillout session was released in august 2001 . although not as successful as the prior releases , it received positive reviews , as did the ibiza 2002 album . though the four albums released were part of the sessions series , the fifth album the chillout annual 2002 was part of the annual series , which was the ministry of sound ' s second series of mix albums , and likewise had ibiza annual spin - offs beginning in 1998 . following the numbered releases ( volumes 1 and 2 ) and both the ibiza . . . releases , the albums were themed to seasons , starting with the winter collection 2003 ( actually released in late 2002 , as the sort of style chillout annual 2003 ) . the summer 2003 edition reached # 10 in the uk compilations chart . a third ibiza . . . edition , ibiza sunsets , was released shortly afterwards . this series , despite sales success , was suspended in favour of other ministry of sound albums in 2003 . its final album the very best of the chillout sessions was released in late 2003 , but did not sell well and until 2011 was the worst - selling album in the series . ministry of sound started the series again in january 2006 , with an album titled simply the chillout sessions ( titled to reflect the fact that it was a reboot for the series ) . this album had good sales but there were no subsequent releases . in 2007 , ministry of sound launched a new series , anthems , beginning with anthems 1991 – 2008 . it sold very well and it generated a spin - off album , chilled 1991 – 2008 . this was followed by a second volume in 2009 , a third ( suited to acoustic chill - out music ) in 2010 and a fourth ( chilled afterhours , similar to the label ' s late night sessions albums ) in 2011 . 2011 was also the year that ministry of sound launched its large - scale campaign 20 : 20 , to celebrate 20 years of the ministry of sound as a club . one of the associated releases was the box set xx twenty years , each disc made up of a different dance genre ; the final disc in the box set was chillout sessions . around the same time , anthems collection was released , with five discs , each from a different genre , the final one being anthems chilled . amongst the releases from 2002 - 2004 , ministry of sound uk also launched spin - off compilations such as late night sessions and late night sessions : autumn / winter collection . with the genre tiring somewhat ( the same songs were appearing repeatedly ) ministry of sound has continued to release chill out genre compilations under different guises in the uk . by 2016 these were distinctly split between house - based chillout tracks ( chilled house sessions 1 - 7 , " morning after . . . ) to more chart - friendly ( compared to the eclectic range of earlier releases ) compilations ( the chillout session ( 2012 ) , perfectly chilled and just chillin ' ) . 2016 - 2017 has notably been a key focus on chillout albums from mos , much like the early 00s when dance music had reached its zenith , due to the edm emergence in america that has moved onto producing slower electronic tracks that combine synths with slower house rhythms or hip - hop beats . in australia , the series has been a continued success from volume 3 in 2002 . in a different approach from the uk , the australian series maintained the numbering system as a suffix in its titles , with only the " best of . . . " style album chillout classics omitting a number from the title .

Ibiza Chillout Piano House Sessions 2017 is a popular piano album.

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as well as the remastered album with original track - listing , the ‘ further listening ’ album of additional material features previously unreleased demos entitled ‘ vocal ’ , ‘ she pops ’ and ‘ in slow motion ’ , as well as psb mixes and remixes of ‘ leaving ’ and ‘ memory of the future ’ . in the first of three videos where neil and chris discuss the recent ‘ catalogue : 1985 - 2012 ’ reissues , they recall a productive phase recording ‘ nightlife ’ and how set designer ian macneil and architect zaha hadid helped them capture the visual aspect of the album in costume and on stage . pet shop boys announce that the second set of ' catalogue ' reissues , ' yes ' and ' elysium ' , will be released on october 20th , 2017 . " the most incredible thing " , the 2011 ballet by pet shop boys and javier de frutos , will receive its usa premiere next march . the charlotte ballet will perform their own production of it in march 2018 at the knight theater , charlotte , north carolina . ticket details and more information can be found at the links below . the burberry september 2017 show , held in london this afternoon , featured music by pet shop boys . you can watch it at the link below ( show starts at 13 : 00 ) . each release will feature brand new remasters of the original albums plus ‘ further listening ’ albums of demos , remixes , bonus tracks and previously unreleased material . available in 2cd , 3cd , and download . the cd format will include an extensive booklet , designed by farrow , which features exclusive interviews , archive photographs and sleeve notes . the remastered original albums will also be made available on 180g heavyweight vinyl . upon digital pre - order of the ‘ further listening ’ albums , the tracks ‘ the loving kind ( monitor mix ) ’ from ‘ yes ’ and ‘ vocal ( demo ) ’ from ‘ elysium ’ will be instantly available . for further details , including a full track - listing for both releases , download the press release via the link below . to celebrate psb ' s headline performance at brighton pride , we have produced a limited edition pride t - shirt . the image was designed by farrow to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ( partial ) decriminalisation of homosexuality was passed into law in england and wales . t - shirts will be released on august 16th . chris and neil are in the studio working on ' for your own good . ' they perform the second of their two pandemonium tour concerts in san francisco . facts collated by geowayne . com just in case you ' ve seen dramatic press reports that we were mugged at knife point in rio , all that happened is that i had my pocket picked and lost my iphone . otherwise enjoying brasil ! neil x thinking of all our friends in mexico and hoping they are safe . love , neil and chris xx just in case you ' ve seen dramatic press reports that we were mugged at knife point in rio , all that happened is that i had my pocket picked and lost my iphone . otherwise enjoying brasil ! neil x # pettext . . and lost my iphone . otherwise enjoying brasil ! neil x # pettext ( 2 / 2 )

writing for pitchfork media , jeremy gordon gave the album a rating of 7 . 2 out of 10 , and described it as " a record you ’ ll never be able to mistake for anything else because all its ideas are laid out plain as day . "

The Pet Shop Boys have announced the second set of'Catalogue'reissues,'Yes'and'Elysium ', which will be released on October 20th, 2017.

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recorded while peter frampton was still in the band , performance : rockin ' the fillmore captures an early performance by humble pie where steve marriot ' s lyricism and ideas where balanced by frampton ' s searing lead guitar . this is hardly as engaging as as safe yesterday is , which had studiocraft along with songcraft , but as a document of a band at a pivotal point in their existence , this is valuable and at times insightful . performance - rockin ' the fillmore on the right original pressing is one of the best - - if not the best - - rock concert albums we have ever played . can you imagine if frampton comes alive sounded like this ? if you want to hear some smokin ’ peter frampton guitar work from the days when he was with the band , this album captures that sound better than any of their studio releases , and far better than fca on even the best copies . what eddie kramer did for led zeppelin ii he ' s done for humble pie on this album , and that ' s saying a lot . if zep ii is the hardest rocking studio album in the history of the world , rockin ' the fillmore is its close companion , the hardest rockin live album in the history of the world . the album ' s steady sales helped performance : rockin ' the fillmore to become the band ' s first riaa gold record , and its popularity helped the band ' s previous album , rock on , to reach gold album status as well . as marriott ' s raw blues shouting began to dominate subsequent lps like 1970 ' s eponymous effort and 1971 ' s rock on , frampton ' s role in the band he co - founded gradually diminished ; finally , after a highly charged u . s . tour which yielded 1971 ' s commercial breakthrough performance : rockin ' the fillmore , frampton exited humble pie to embark on a solo career . [ t ] here was a time where this kind of self - congratulatory improvisation was not only accepted but expected and performance : rockin ' the fillmore not only captures that point in time , but in its exacting detail it illustrates how this self - satisfied instrumental exploration could be a very good thing . grungy guitars that jump out of the speakers , prodigious punchy deep bass , dynamic vocals and drum work - - the best pressings of rockin ' the fillmore have more live firepower than any live recording we ' ve ever heard . who knew ? if you like the raw , distorted guitar sound that free captures so well on their albums you are going to love frampton ' s guitar tone here . ( i saw him in concert about twenty years ago and he played a set like this one - - all hard rockin ' , all of the time , and very , very loud . by all accounts he deeply loves that kind of music , even though for the most part he gave up recording it a long time ago . ) . . . [ o ] ne of the classic double - live albums of the ' 70s : a two - lp set from a band that had yet to have a hit but were earning a reputation as in - concert monsters , grinding out a living on a circuit that brought them from coast to coast in america . it was , by design , the opposite of what steve marriott experienced as the leader of the small faces : this was heavy , improvised blues rock where live moments trumped the studio . . . " i don ' t need no doctor " was the biggest airplay hit from the album ( having been issued as a single in edited version , and reaching # 73 on the billboard hot 100 in october 1971 ) . but some consider the biggest highlight to be the doctor john cover " i walk on gilded splinters " . it stretches out over almost 25 minutes ; one can even hear a bottle drop in the menacing intro . signed to the immediate label , humble pie soon issued their debut single " natural born boogie , " which hit the british top ten and paved the way for the group ' s premiere lp , as safe as yesterday is . after touring the u . s . in support of 1969 ' s town and country , humble pie returned home only to discover that immediate had declared bankruptcy . the band recruited a new manager , dee anthony , who helped land them a new deal with a & m ; behind closed doors , anthony encouraged marriott to direct the group towards a harder - edged , grittier sound far removed from the acoustic melodies favored by frampton . the song listed as " four day creep " , and attributed to classic blues singer ida cox , bears no melodic or lyrical resemblance to her self - recorded composition of that title . the single version of " i don ' t need no doctor " was backed with " a song for jenny " from the rock on album , which marriott wrote for his first wife , jenny rylance . [ buck owens ' ] the complete capitol singles : 1957 - 1966 [ is ] a bountiful but easily digestible dive into the birth and growth of the innovative and enduring bakersfield sound . [ the legal matters ' conrad ] secret weapon ? harmonies , in spades i might add , that are bound to conjure up the timbres of everyone from cs & y to the greenberry woods . allmusic : " captured the group at their elongated best , playing for upwards of a half - hour without a care in the world . " please enable javascript in your browser to use the site fully . [ login / register ] [ my account ] items in the shopping cart : 0 current total : $ 0 . 00 this is very hard rock , recorded , mixed and mastered to be played good and loud . if you have the system for it this record can sound like you wheeled a stack of marshall amps into your listening room and cranked them up to 10 . top 100 ? next time we update the list this album has got to go on it . a showcase for former small faces ' frontman steve marriott and one - time herd guitar virtuoso peter frampton , the hard rock outfit humble pie formed in essex , england in 1969 . shortly before the album ' s release , guitarist peter frampton left due to growing friction between marriott and him . steve marriott was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame as a member of small faces . peter frampton ’ s frampton comes alive stayed on the u . s . album charts for 97 weeks . jerry shirley played drums on syd barrett ’ s the madcap laughs and barrett . [ big star ' s complete third ] remains a harrowing listen more than 40 years on , a bleak testament to the joys and horrors of love and commitment . allmusic relies heavily on javascript . this hour - long set boasted only one original song and a handful of cover tunes , beefed up and presented humble pie - style . peter frampton ' s guitar playing was at its most melodic and steve marriott ' s vocals are captured here in essence and preserved . [ watch for hot stampers of rock on ; it ' s amazingly well recorded as well , as is a surprising number of albums in their catalog . who knew ? where have you ever read word one about how well recorded this band ' s early albums are ? don ' t worry , we ' ll find them , shoot them out and make this great sounding music available to all of our hot stamper fans . ] greg ridley was a founding member of spooky tooth . for more information on humble pie & peter frampton , head over to peter frampton . nrbq has long had a dedicated cult following , but high noon should go a long way in introducing their singular brand of all - encompassing musical merriment to an even wider audience . copyright © 2017 omnivore recordings , a division of omnivore entertainment group , llc . read our privacy policy / faqs , and customer service . all rights reserved . all sound recordings and artwork contained in this site are protected under copyright laws .

this hour - long set boasted only one original song and a handful of cover tunes . " i don ' t need no doctor " was the biggest hit from the album , having been issued as an edited single and reaching # 73 on the billboard hot 100 in october 1971 . the song listed as " four day creep " , and attributed to classic blues singer ida cox , bears no melodic or lyrical resemblance to her self - recorded composition of that title . the single version of " i don ' t need no doctor " was backed with " a song for jenny " from the rock on album , which marriott wrote for his first wife , jenny rylance . as drummer jerry shirley explained in the documentary the life and times of steve marriott , during the mixing of the album , the band presented what they thought to be the finished product to their manager , dee anthony . upon listening to it , he made one comment : " great , but where ' s the audience ? " it turned out that marriott and shirley were stoned and had forgotten to include the sound of the audience in the mix - so it was back to the mixing desk . shortly before the album ' s release , guitarist peter frampton left due to growing friction between him and marriott . the album ' s steady sales helped performance : rockin ' the fillmore to become the band ' s first riaa gold record . its popularity helped the band ' s previous album , rock on , reach gold album status as well . on october 29 , 2013 , omnivore recordings released all four sets recorded that weekend as a four cd set " performance : rockin ' the fillmore - complete recordings " .

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driven in part by the crossover success of his smash single “ i need to know ( dimelo ) , ” “ marc anthony , ” his english language debut album , helped usher in 1999 ' s latin pop explosion , and went on to achieve triple platinum status in the u . s . and , in 2005 marc anthony went home double fisted with a grammy for best latin pop album of the year for “ amar sin mentiras ” and another grammy for best tropical album of the year for “ valio la pena . ” he has won a total of 18 “ premio lo nuestro ” awards throughout his career , the most won by any artist . his influence was significantly recognized when he was included in the top 10 list of influential new yorkers compiled by new york magazine . may 2010 marks the release of his new production titled “ iconos ” ( icons ) , an all ballad spanish album produced by marc anthony and julio reyes including eight titles of his favorite balladeers and two original songs both written by julio reyes and marc anthony . marc has also established a highly credible acting résumé and may be seen in martin scorsese ' s “ bringing out the dead ” ( 1999 ) ; opposite selma hayak in the showtime original film , “ in the time of the butterflies ” ( 2001 ) ; and appears with denzel washington and christopher walken in director tony scott ' s “ man on fire ” ( 2004 ) . he also appeared in the 1997 paul simon musical , “ the capeman . ” marc anthony starred as the puerto rican salsa pioneer héctor lavoe , with jennifer lopez as puchi , in the biopic , “ el cantante , ” directed by leon ichaso . the dolphins minority owner , was recognized with a lifetime achievement award by the congressional hispanic caucus institute in washington d . c . in september 2009 . on the evidence of “ el cantante , ” in which he plays the salsa singer héctor lavoe , marc anthony is not much of a screen actor . when the character is not in front of an audience , mr . anthony seems to recede behind his high , delicate cheekbones and tinted glasses , as the director , leon ichaso , buries him in distracting formal gimmicks and camera stunts . for the viewer mr . lavoe remains out of reach , an artist whose inner life remains locked inside the actor ’ s diffidence . still , the music itself can hardly be ruined , and the evident love for it shown by ms . lopez , mr . ichaso and mr . anthony make it possible to forgive their other lapses . it may be best to approach “ el cantante ” less as a movie than as a two - hour promotional video for a must - have soundtrack album . “ el cantante ” shows us the second half of this process , as héctor takes more drugs ( each dose accompanied by slow - motion filming and ominous sound effects ) , shows up late to more and more gigs , cheats on puchi and flies into paranoid fits at the thought that she might be cheating on him . missing , though , is any insight into his achievement as an artist . we hear it proclaimed that salsa was a revolutionary sound , a groundbreaking synthesis of puerto rico and new york , but the musical and historical information that would flesh out this assertion is missing . as with most movies of its kind — a notable recent exception is “ ray ” — “ el cantante ” fails to enrich our understanding of the music that should be its main reason for being . jennifer lopez and marc anthony in " el cantante , " directed by leon ichaso . credit eric liebowitz / picturehouse mr . ichaso ’ s generosity with these musical moments compensates both for mr . anthony ’ s shortcomings and for the frenetic incoherence of his own storytelling . it also helps that jennifer lopez , married to mr . anthony and a producer of “ el cantante , ” does enough acting for the two of them in her role as puchi , héctor ’ s wife . the film is structured around scenes of puchi in 2002 , reminiscing to a film crew about her life with her husband , who died of complications from aids in 1993 . marc anthony : marc anthony has sold over 11 million albums worldwide , making him one of the most influential artists of his time and a true ambassador of latin music and culture . “ el cantante ” is rated r ( under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian ) . it has profanity , drug use and some violent and sexual situations . movie minutes : ' el cantante ' aug . 1 , 2007 movie minutes : ' el cantante ' aug . 1 , 2007 with : marc anthony ( héctor lavoe ) , jennifer lopez ( puchi lavoe ) , john ortiz ( willie colón ) , manny perez ( eddie ) , vincent laresca ( ralph ) and federico castelluccio ( jerry masucci ) . marc anthony at amway center | k92 . 3 events events - events | k92 . 3 these memorable songs turned into classics by artists such as : juan gabriel , josé luis perales , josé josé , roberto carlos and la mafia are born again , now in the incomparable emotion and unique style of marc anthony . whenever héctor takes the stage , however , mr . anthony unleashes his charisma , and shows that , whatever his limitations as an actor , he is a brilliant performer . singing new versions of hits from various periods in mr . lavoe ’ s career — from records he made with willie colón and the fania all - stars in the late ’ 60s and early ’ 70s as well as from later solo projects — he demonstrates that this music is a complex and captivating form of drama in its own right . ms . lopez brings a lot of fight to her performance , a hard , skeptical edge that makes puchi a more interesting and plausible character than her husband . it falls to her to explain him , since neither mr . anthony nor mr . ichaso seem able or willing to do so . she tells us that héctor had a great sense of humor , that he was “ corny ” and that “ the more he grew as an artist , the deeper he sank as a person . ” directed by leon ichaso ; written by mr . ichaso , david darmstaedter and todd anthony bello , based on a story by mr . darmstaedter and mr . bello ; director of photography , claudio chea ; edited by david tedeschi and raul marchand ; music by andres levin , with song arrangements by sergio george ; production designer , sharon lomofsky ; produced by david maldonado , jennifer lopez , simon fields and julio caro ; released by picturehouse . running time : 116 minutes . nytimes . com no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser . learn more » as the main vocal line swoops and dips above the throb of percussion , the chatter of horns and the chanted background voices , his voice negotiates a dizzying array of emotions and attitudes . he is by turns boastful and vulnerable , nostalgic and defiant , sentimental and sarcastic . a hectic rush of flashbacks take us to the ’ 80s and then back to the ’ 60s , when young héctor perez , as he was then known , is preparing to leave his native puerto rico for new york . his father tells him not to go , and the next thing you know he ’ s arriving in the city ( apparently along with the beatles ) . he meets some musicians , makes eyes at puchi ( whose own eyes are decorated with some impressive false lashes ) and moves quickly from his first puff of marijuana to full - blown heroin addiction . this story , which quickly comes to resemble the plot of nearly every other musical biopic of recent memory , develops through an exhausting , confusing series of montages punctuated by short , crude moments of ham - fisted melodrama . shortly after héctor meets puchi , he takes her to meet his sister , and the scene lasts long enough for two thoughts to cross your mind : wait , he has a sister ? and , what are she and puchi fighting about ? please verify you ' re not a robot by clicking the box . invalid email address . please re - enter . you must select a newsletter to subscribe to . you agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services . an error has occurred . please try again later . you are already subscribed to this email . view all new york times newsletters . movie data powered by imdb . com a version of this review appears in print on , on page e5 of the new york edition with the headline : when the salsa throbs , a singer ’ s soul is revealed . order reprints | today ' s paper | subscribe we ’ re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think . anatomy of a scene sept . 19 , 2011 anatomy of a scene sept . 19 , 2011 accessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ nytimes . com . we would love to hear from you . we have sent you a confirmation email . please check your email and click on the link to activate your account . we look forward to seeing you frequently . visit us and sign in to update your profile , receive the latest news and keep up to date with mobile alerts . don ' t worry , it happens . we ' ll send you a link to create a new password . we have sent you an email with a link to change your password . we ' ve sent an email with instructions to create a new password . your existing password has not been changed . to sign in you must verify your email address . fill out the form below and we ' ll send you an email to verify . check your email for a link to verify your email address . he has been awarded countless standard gold and platinum certifications from the recording industry association of america ( riaa ) . the list of grammy accolades began with a 1998 grammy for best latin / tropical performance for “ contra la corriente , ” followed with a 1999 grammy for song of the year for “ dimelo . ” buy tickets at vividseats . com ! | buy tickets from ticketnetwork . com ! | buy tickets at ticketsnow . com ! | buy tickets at viagogo . com ! | buy tickets at stubhub . com ! © 2017 cox media group . by using this website , you accept the terms of our visitor agreement and privacy policy , and understand your options regarding ad choices . portions of content provided by rovi corporation . © 2017 rovi corporation

marc anthony plays the role of héctor lavoe in el cantante , a film he had been wanting and waiting to make for many years . lavoe was known , and is still considered a hero to salsa fans , famed for the artistry of his vocals and the intensity of his rhythm , as well as his involvement with famous salsa musician willie colón during the early ' 70s were high points for salsa , and they paved the way for many vocalists to come ( including one marc anthony ) . the album is not only a soundtrack , but a tribute album to the famous salsa singer . anthony ' s cover versions of " aguanile " , " che che colé " , " mi gente " and " el cantante " , have become chart topping hits on the united states latin billboard . anthony also worked with rubén blades during the production of the film , as well as the soundtrack . the tenth track finds jennifer lopez , anthony ' s wife in the film , performing a pop ballad titled " toma de mí , " composed by canadian singer - songwriter nelly furtado . the album was awarded best salsa album at the latin grammy awards of 2008 and tropical album of the year at the 2008 latin billboard music awards . a

Marc Anthony, Grammy winner, has sold over 11 million albums worldwide. He has achieved triple platinum status in the U.S. and has won 18 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards. His English language debut album, Marc Anthony, helped usher in the Latin Pop Explosion in 1999. In 2005, he won Best Latin Pop Album of the Year for Amar Sin Mentiras and Best Tropical Album of the Year for Valio La Pena.

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driven in part by the crossover success of his smash single “ i need to know ( dimelo ) , ” “ marc anthony , ” his english language debut album , helped usher in 1999 ' s latin pop explosion , and went on to achieve triple platinum status in the u . s . and , in 2005 marc anthony went home double fisted with a grammy for best latin pop album of the year for “ amar sin mentiras ” and another grammy for best tropical album of the year for “ valio la pena . ” he has won a total of 18 “ premio lo nuestro ” awards throughout his career , the most won by any artist . his influence was significantly recognized when he was included in the top 10 list of influential new yorkers compiled by new york magazine . may 2010 marks the release of his new production titled “ iconos ” ( icons ) , an all ballad spanish album produced by marc anthony and julio reyes including eight titles of his favorite balladeers and two original songs both written by julio reyes and marc anthony . marc has also established a highly credible acting résumé and may be seen in martin scorsese ' s “ bringing out the dead ” ( 1999 ) ; opposite selma hayak in the showtime original film , “ in the time of the butterflies ” ( 2001 ) ; and appears with denzel washington and christopher walken in director tony scott ' s “ man on fire ” ( 2004 ) . he also appeared in the 1997 paul simon musical , “ the capeman . ” marc anthony starred as the puerto rican salsa pioneer héctor lavoe , with jennifer lopez as puchi , in the biopic , “ el cantante , ” directed by leon ichaso . the dolphins minority owner , was recognized with a lifetime achievement award by the congressional hispanic caucus institute in washington d . c . in september 2009 . on the evidence of “ el cantante , ” in which he plays the salsa singer héctor lavoe , marc anthony is not much of a screen actor . when the character is not in front of an audience , mr . anthony seems to recede behind his high , delicate cheekbones and tinted glasses , as the director , leon ichaso , buries him in distracting formal gimmicks and camera stunts . for the viewer mr . lavoe remains out of reach , an artist whose inner life remains locked inside the actor ’ s diffidence . still , the music itself can hardly be ruined , and the evident love for it shown by ms . lopez , mr . ichaso and mr . anthony make it possible to forgive their other lapses . it may be best to approach “ el cantante ” less as a movie than as a two - hour promotional video for a must - have soundtrack album . “ el cantante ” shows us the second half of this process , as héctor takes more drugs ( each dose accompanied by slow - motion filming and ominous sound effects ) , shows up late to more and more gigs , cheats on puchi and flies into paranoid fits at the thought that she might be cheating on him . missing , though , is any insight into his achievement as an artist . we hear it proclaimed that salsa was a revolutionary sound , a groundbreaking synthesis of puerto rico and new york , but the musical and historical information that would flesh out this assertion is missing . as with most movies of its kind — a notable recent exception is “ ray ” — “ el cantante ” fails to enrich our understanding of the music that should be its main reason for being . jennifer lopez and marc anthony in " el cantante , " directed by leon ichaso . credit eric liebowitz / picturehouse mr . ichaso ’ s generosity with these musical moments compensates both for mr . anthony ’ s shortcomings and for the frenetic incoherence of his own storytelling . it also helps that jennifer lopez , married to mr . anthony and a producer of “ el cantante , ” does enough acting for the two of them in her role as puchi , héctor ’ s wife . the film is structured around scenes of puchi in 2002 , reminiscing to a film crew about her life with her husband , who died of complications from aids in 1993 . marc anthony : marc anthony has sold over 11 million albums worldwide , making him one of the most influential artists of his time and a true ambassador of latin music and culture . “ el cantante ” is rated r ( under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian ) . it has profanity , drug use and some violent and sexual situations . movie minutes : ' el cantante ' aug . 1 , 2007 movie minutes : ' el cantante ' aug . 1 , 2007 with : marc anthony ( héctor lavoe ) , jennifer lopez ( puchi lavoe ) , john ortiz ( willie colón ) , manny perez ( eddie ) , vincent laresca ( ralph ) and federico castelluccio ( jerry masucci ) . marc anthony at amway center | k92 . 3 events events - events | k92 . 3 these memorable songs turned into classics by artists such as : juan gabriel , josé luis perales , josé josé , roberto carlos and la mafia are born again , now in the incomparable emotion and unique style of marc anthony . whenever héctor takes the stage , however , mr . anthony unleashes his charisma , and shows that , whatever his limitations as an actor , he is a brilliant performer . singing new versions of hits from various periods in mr . lavoe ’ s career — from records he made with willie colón and the fania all - stars in the late ’ 60s and early ’ 70s as well as from later solo projects — he demonstrates that this music is a complex and captivating form of drama in its own right . ms . lopez brings a lot of fight to her performance , a hard , skeptical edge that makes puchi a more interesting and plausible character than her husband . it falls to her to explain him , since neither mr . anthony nor mr . ichaso seem able or willing to do so . she tells us that héctor had a great sense of humor , that he was “ corny ” and that “ the more he grew as an artist , the deeper he sank as a person . ” directed by leon ichaso ; written by mr . ichaso , david darmstaedter and todd anthony bello , based on a story by mr . darmstaedter and mr . bello ; director of photography , claudio chea ; edited by david tedeschi and raul marchand ; music by andres levin , with song arrangements by sergio george ; production designer , sharon lomofsky ; produced by david maldonado , jennifer lopez , simon fields and julio caro ; released by picturehouse . running time : 116 minutes . nytimes . com no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser . learn more » as the main vocal line swoops and dips above the throb of percussion , the chatter of horns and the chanted background voices , his voice negotiates a dizzying array of emotions and attitudes . he is by turns boastful and vulnerable , nostalgic and defiant , sentimental and sarcastic . a hectic rush of flashbacks take us to the ’ 80s and then back to the ’ 60s , when young héctor perez , as he was then known , is preparing to leave his native puerto rico for new york . his father tells him not to go , and the next thing you know he ’ s arriving in the city ( apparently along with the beatles ) . he meets some musicians , makes eyes at puchi ( whose own eyes are decorated with some impressive false lashes ) and moves quickly from his first puff of marijuana to full - blown heroin addiction . this story , which quickly comes to resemble the plot of nearly every other musical biopic of recent memory , develops through an exhausting , confusing series of montages punctuated by short , crude moments of ham - fisted melodrama . shortly after héctor meets puchi , he takes her to meet his sister , and the scene lasts long enough for two thoughts to cross your mind : wait , he has a sister ? and , what are she and puchi fighting about ? please verify you ' re not a robot by clicking the box . invalid email address . please re - enter . you must select a newsletter to subscribe to . you agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services . an error has occurred . please try again later . you are already subscribed to this email . view all new york times newsletters . movie data powered by imdb . com a version of this review appears in print on , on page e5 of the new york edition with the headline : when the salsa throbs , a singer ’ s soul is revealed . order reprints | today ' s paper | subscribe we ’ re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think . anatomy of a scene sept . 19 , 2011 anatomy of a scene sept . 19 , 2011 accessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ nytimes . com . we would love to hear from you . we have sent you a confirmation email . please check your email and click on the link to activate your account . we look forward to seeing you frequently . visit us and sign in to update your profile , receive the latest news and keep up to date with mobile alerts . don ' t worry , it happens . we ' ll send you a link to create a new password . we have sent you an email with a link to change your password . we ' ve sent an email with instructions to create a new password . your existing password has not been changed . to sign in you must verify your email address . fill out the form below and we ' ll send you an email to verify . check your email for a link to verify your email address . he has been awarded countless standard gold and platinum certifications from the recording industry association of america ( riaa ) . the list of grammy accolades began with a 1998 grammy for best latin / tropical performance for “ contra la corriente , ” followed with a 1999 grammy for song of the year for “ dimelo . ” buy tickets at vividseats . com ! | buy tickets from ticketnetwork . com ! | buy tickets at ticketsnow . com ! | buy tickets at viagogo . com ! | buy tickets at stubhub . com ! © 2017 cox media group . by using this website , you accept the terms of our visitor agreement and privacy policy , and understand your options regarding ad choices . portions of content provided by rovi corporation . © 2017 rovi corporation

the soundtrack debuted at number 1 on the billboard top latin albums chart and number 31 on the billboard 200 . in its second week it still peaked at number 1 on the top latin albums but felt back 2 places to end at number 33 on the billboard 200 . it still peaked the top latin albums in the third , fourth and fifth week and went on number 32 , number 44 and number 55 on the billboard 200 .

Marc Anthony's English language debut album, "marc anthony," achieved triple platinum status in the U.S. and in 2005 he won two Grammys for Best Latin Pop Album of the Year and Best Tropical Album of the Year. He has also established himself as an actor appearing in films like "Bringing Out The Dead" and "Man On Fire." In 2010, he released the Spanish album "Iconos" featuring covers of classic Latin ballads.

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sammy hagar and the circle have set may 19th as the worldwide release date for their debut album , “ at your service “ a live double album which was recorded during the all - star group ’ s first north american tour in 2014 . “ at your service ” captures sammy hagar , michael anthony , jason bonham and vic johnson jamming on 19 legendary tracks and jams that span more than 40 years of rock music history . beginning today , fans who pre - order the double album via itunes ( click here ) will receive an instant download of the song “ poundcake . ” the comeback album tends to be tricky for a lot of artists . however , the circumstances were uniquely difficult for a tribe called quest in returning with their sixth album and first in 18 years , we got it from here … thank you 4 your service . the group ’ s original home of new york city ( or , more specifically , the borough of queens ) is no longer the uncontested rap mecca it once was , as the scenes and styles of places like chicago , atlanta , and los angeles more consistently thrill newer generations of listeners . there ’ s also tribe ’ s reputation as innovators to consider : while they were pioneers for , among other things , integrating hip - hop and jazz in the early ’ 90s , today ’ s rap is so diverse that it seemed like the best tribe could hope for was an album that longtime fans would embrace , but excite few younger listeners unfamiliar with the group . as it turns out , we got it … is a triumphant defying of such expectations . lyrically , the album is particularly of - the - time , starting with opener “ the space program ” . “ it ’ s time to go left and not right / gotta get it together forever / gotta get it together for brothers / gotta get it together for sisters , ” tip and phife rap during the chorus , powerfully igniting the album ’ s sociopolitical side . the very next song , “ we the people … . ” , is even more overt , with tip and phife tackling topics including gentrification , deportation , and homophobia . later , on the kendrick collab , “ conrad tokyo ” , phife is at his most fed - up : “ move with the fuckery / trump and the snl hilarity / troublesome times , kid , no time for comedy . ” all of this is delivered with the authentic sense of dissatisfaction that tends to be at the heart of the best political music . in addition to the may album release , fans can catch sammy hagar and the circle performing live on tour beginning this april 11 at the downtown las vegas events center in las vegas , nv through september 5 at lake tahoe ’ s outdoor arena at harvey ’ s , lake tahoe . ( tour dates below ) on may 19th , the group is releasing the live album at your service , featuring van halen hits like " right now " and " dreams , " solo cuts such as " i can & apos ; t drive 55 , " zeppelin classics like " whole lotta love " and " rock and roll " and the montrose oldie " rock candy . " " we & apos ; re a brand new band , " said hagar . " and our first record will be a greatest hits record . top that ! " above , watch their video for " when it & apos ; s love , " which originally appeared on van halen & apos ; s 1988 lp ou812 . before tribe convened to make this album , phife dawg — who died in march due to complications from diabetes , aged just 45 — had been trying to persuade the rest of the group to get together again for a while . he was told again and again that the time wasn ’ t right . though , when the group performed on the tonight show starring jimmy fallon last november , everyone ’ s enthusiasm grew . according to this new york times piece , it was the same night that q - tip said , “ let ’ s just do an album ! let ’ s just start tomorrow ! ” ali shaheed muhammad was busy working on music for netflix ’ s luke cage and phife was working on separate material at his home near oakland , but phife and white eventually found time to journey to q - tip ’ s new jersey home and studio for recording sessions . there , after tip and phife mended their then - wounded relationship , tribe recaptured the energy that made them such an important and inimitable act in the first place . last year , sammy hagar hit the road with a new backing band called the circle , which features original van halen bassist michael anthony , drummer jason bonham and guitarist vic johnson . " we call ourselves the circle because this band has kinda taken me full circle in my career , " he told rolling stone . " i can play from every era , from montrose to van halen to solo , chickenfoot and some led zeppelin . " as much as they represented the native tongues collective and afrocentrism , tribe never got carried away with their intellectual tendencies , leaving plenty of room for shit talk and technical showmanship . we got it … is a well - executed balance of that , too . the flows are consistently dazzling , whether they ’ re coming from a tribe member , longtime collaborators busta rhymes and consequence , or the various other rappers ( like andre 3000 , talib kweli , and kendrick ) . tribe is still clowning corny mcs , too , as phife does so swiftly on closing track “ the donald ” : “ fuck your ass - cheek flows with bars sweeter than scones . ” there ’ s swagger in that line , and in the end , one of the most appealing aspects of the album is how much fun everyone seemingly had while making it . by and large , we got it from here … has the classic tribe sound : a warm and crisp confluence of east coast hip - hop , jazz , and more , all mixed and mastered impeccably . while some aspects of the sound are dated , others feel fresh . the live instrumentation — guitar , keys , bass , drums , and more played by the likes of q - tip , jack white ( ! ) , and elton john ( ! ! ) — makes the album feel as alive as any other rap release made today , while the guest vocals from relatively new faces like kendrick lamar and anderson . paak further modernize the sound . meanwhile , the members of tribe all come with a sense of urgency and camaraderie . it never feels like they ’ re just going through the motions . tribe didn ’ t finish the album until after phife passed , and certain moments wouldn ’ t be here if he were still alive . on “ black spasmodic ” , tip fondly remembers his friend : “ through mixing chords and boards and even drum machines / he be saying , ‘ nigga , fuck awards , keep repping queens . ' ” singer katia cadet ’ s chorus on “ lost somebody ” is likely to induce tears from longtime tribe fans : “ have you ever lost somebody ? / way before ya got to dream ? / no more crying , he ’ s in sunshine . ” it ’ s a sentiment similar to something white said of phife in that same nyt interview : “ doing this album killed him . and he was very happy to go out like that . ” assuming this is the last tribe album , as it supposedly is , everyone else involved in its making should be pleased with it as a goodbye , too . led by sammy hagar , the grammy award - winning vocalist , guitarist , songwriter and # 1 new york times bestselling author , the circle features michael anthony , the renowned rhythm section bassist who has played with him for the past 30 years in bands including van halen and chickenfoot ; vic johnson , hagar ’ s longtime guitar virtuoso who seamlessly shreds through his own , as well as some of rock ’ s most iconic guitarist ’ s riffs ; and jason bonham , the acclaimed drummer and son of iconic led zeppelin drummer , john bonham . recorded live during the band ’ s first north american tour , 2014 ’ s “ a journey through the history of rock , ” and released via mailboat records , the double album includes a collection of 19 live tracks which will see the foursome rip through a mix of hagar ’ s epic rock anthems ( rock candy , there ’ s only one way to rock , finish what ya started , right now , i can ’ t drive 55 , poundcake ) with some classic led zeppelin jams ( whole lotta love , when the levee breaks , moby dick ) , and more in the package . ( complete track list below ) you can catch sammy hagar and the circle on the road beginning april 11th in las vegas . the current incarnation of van halen are playing 39 amphitheaters this summer without a lot of time off , but hagar prefers a more leisurely pace when he goes out . " i credit myself with having somewhat of a preserved voice , " he said in the earlier interview . " i can still sing all these songs , but if i tried to 100 shows a year that would probably be my last one . i & apos ; d rather stretch it out and do 20 shows a year and do that for another five or six years . hagar & apos ; s focus on the circle means that chickenfoot , his supergroup with anthony , chad smith and joe satriani , has been put on the back burner . " i love making music , but doing it on chickenfoot & apos ; s level means spending a half - million on a record , " he says . " we write and record for six months . it & apos ; s a lot of work , and then to not sell many records . it & apos ; s disappointing . i don & apos ; t like being disappointed . i like winning . " the chef talks his new album , the wild , and the records he continues to roll with . pop culture with a metal filter . take a look at the world of pop culture through the eyes of heavy metal fans . music , movies , comics , video games , tv shows , fashion , drinks , sports , toys , etc . q - tip made the announcement during the group ’ s set at uk ’ s bestival . we may use your e - mail address to send you the newsletter and offers that may interest you , on behalf of rolling stone and its partners . for more information please read our privacy policy sign up for our newsletter to receive breaking news directly in your inbox . in continued support of the legendary hip - hop outfit ’ s comeback album . a close look at this year ’ s highlights , surprises , omissions , and least interesting gets . ranked on a scale from 1 to 10 , the trending score reflects the number of users reading a story in real time . the last word : gene simmons on kanye west , justin bieber . . . please enable javascript to sign up for the newsletter . the last word : gene simmons on kanye west , . . . essential tracks : “ we the people … . ” , “ dis generation ” , and “ lost somebody ” jay z , ll cool j , nas , and gorillaz brought new york ’ s history to the present . gorillaz , solange , and fleet foxes redeem the fest ’ s cancellation - heavy 10th installment . a comeback and call to action that urges listeners to stand up and fight the power . these often overshadowed gems helped kick off the golden age of hip - hop . eddie vedder , roger waters , pharrell take knee onstage . . . eddie vedder , roger waters , pharrell take . . . spurs coach gregg popovich on trump : ' our . . . craft beer news and info by beeralien . com movie review ( sponsored by moviefloss . com ) — choose a destination — home events pop culture - anime - art - books - comic books - comic con 2016 - fashion - craft beer - - craft beer news and info by beeralien . com - food & drink - games & toys - movies - sports - tv shows - video games interviews reviews - comic review - concert review - movie review ( sponsored by moviefloss . com ) - music review - product review - tv show review gear videos contact aug 15 hollywood casino amphitheatre , st . louis , mo official web site – http : / / www . redrocker . com / facebook – http : / / facebook . com / sammyhagar twitter – http : / / twitter . com / sammyhagar google + – http : / / plus . google . com / + sammyhagar youtube – http : / / youtube . com / redrockerdotcom you must be logged in to post a comment . craft beer news and info by beeralien . com movie review ( sponsored by moviefloss . com ) — choose a destination — home events pop culture - anime - art - books - comic books - comic con 2016 - fashion - craft beer - - craft beer news and info by beeralien . com - food & drink - games & toys - movies - sports - tv shows - video games interviews reviews - comic review - concert review - movie review ( sponsored by moviefloss . com ) - music review - product review - tv show review gear videos contact © 2017 . metal life magazine , all rights reserved . | powered by wordpress legendary hip - hop veterans missed out on both their friday and saturday sets . “ when i was 25 , i said i don ’ t want to be a 30 - year - old rapper . i ’ m 42 now , and i feel more and more that way . do i really want to be 50 years old up there doing that ? ” plus , there are a few big boi and phife tracks that he ’ s still planning on releasing . because some stars burn brighter on their own . © 2007 - 2017 consequence of sound • advertise here • powered by wordpress . com vip

the circle is a live touring band formed by rock and roll hall of fame member sammy hagar in 2014 . the band performed more than a dozen shows in the summer of 2014 , and this recording is a compilation of songs from those shows .

Sammy Hagar and The Circle's Debut Album, At Your Service, Will Be Released Worldwide on May 19th.

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allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars calling it an " excellent outing " and stating " the post - bop music is consistently inventive and easily recommended " .

krieg received positive reviews.

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upon its original release in spring 1977 , dandy in the underworld was widely applauded as marc bolan ' s best album in three years , a blending of his own recent moves toward a rootsier , r & b - inflected sound and the sudden shock of punk rock . it is no surprise , then , to discover that bolan ' s demos and rough mixes for the record echoed those same discoveries . prince of players ( its title taken from a lyric in the title track ) follows the standard edsel procedure of unearthing each of the original album ' s songs in alternate form , offering up a glimpse of how bolan arrived at the final cut , but also showing just how disciplined that process was . none of the demos vary too much from the finished thing , but they do pack an unexpected freshness - - the distorted guitar solo which bisects " i love to boogie " is positively overwhelming , while the speed with which bolan was moving is illustrated by the fact that several tracks no longer exist in early studio incarnations , and are replaced by live renditions instead . equally startling is the realization that for the first time in some years , bolan was actually recording material as he wrote it , rather than relying on existing compositions as he had in the past . only two songs on the completed album predated the sessions - - the previous summer ' s hit " i love to boogie , " of course , and " visions of domino , " recounted from the earlier " funky london childhood . " the regular album is accompanied , as usual , with a smattering of associated singles and b - sides , again in varying states of incompleteness . most are entertaining , and a couple are vital - - fast - forward , for example , to the rough take of " celebrate summer , " the last single bolan released during his lifetime . it was intended as a celebration not only of the season , but also of all the seismic shocks that had shaken british music that year ( summer was heaven in 1977 ) and , if you can get past the tape hiss which betrays the track ' s homegrown origins , " celebrate summer " captures why . bolan is in his best voice in years , and if you want further evidence of his newfound fire , an instrumental take of the same song is all but indistinguishable in places from the damned ' s " neat neat neat . " neither is that an accident - - the young punks supported t rex on their final u . k . tour . prince of players is the final album in edsel ' s re - examination of bolan ' s 1972 - 1977 album catalog , meaning that the six albums that bolan recorded during that period have now spawned 23 different collections - - and , it has to be said , the barrel has been scraped down to the woodwork on more than a few occasions . the alternate , almost - instrumental version of " to know him is to love him " is no better than the completed take , and the closing " weird strings " is just that . weird strings and freaked electronics . but even in the face of material that bolan himself would never have allowed off the shelf , everything is , in its own way , irresistible . and why ? because everyone still loves to boogie . originally released three years later ( with two other albums in between ) , dandy in the underworld recaptures bolan ' s former spiritedness , as he imagines himself cast out from the realm of stardom . on the title track , he ' s orpheus traveling through a hell of popular indifference . " when will he come up for air ? will anybody ever care ? " bolan asks on the chorus , but instead of whining , he seems genuinely hurt by the betrayal of his errant muse . oddly enough , the album finds a reinvigorated bolan crafting some of his best hooks and calibrating his catchiest grooves in years . the cosmic " crimson moon " , the infectious " i ' m a fool for you girl " , and the album ' s centerpiece , " jason b . sad " , alternate between carefree and cautious , conjuring a gravity that counterbalances the upbeat , stripped - down rhythms . the album trails off near the end - - especially with bolan ' s hammy elvis impersonation on " pain and love " - - but " teenage riot structure " picks up the orpheus thread again , with lyrics that intimate his fears , doubts , and hopes . the album ' s most noteworthy flaw , perhaps , is that it sounds best in context with the other albums ; only to a degree does dandy stand on its own , but it accrues additional force as the final chapter in bolan ' s ongoing story of marc bolan . t . rex : the slider / zinc alloy and the hidden riders of tomorrow / dandy in the underworld / the t . rex wax co . singles : a ' s and b ' s 1972 - 77 album review | pitchfork prince of players : the alternate dandy in the underworld - t . rex | songs , reviews , credits | allmusic at the peak of his rock superstardom , bolan was also at the top of his game , and the slider is his ecstatic ode both to himself and to music in general . the 50s rock rhythms that threatened to burst the seams of electric warrior here explode mightily and repeatedly . buddy holly , chuck berry , bo diddley , and elvis presley loom large , but bolan throws some glitter and make - up into the mix and comes up with something both familiar and new . meanwhile , the band - - percussionist mickey finn , steve currie on bass , and bill legend on drums , plus producer tony visconti - - lock in on the grooves that propel " buick mckane " , " baby strange " , and " chariot choogle " . in a glam - jive code that combines dylanesque wordplay with psychedelic imagery , bolan writes about himself and his coterie , filling songs with shout - outs to hangers - on he nicknames telegram sam ( allegedly his supplier during the recording sessions ) , golden nose slim , jo jo , and buick mckane , as well as to dylan , alan freed , and max ' s kansas city . as such , the slider reveals a lot about the man behind the glitter - - not through outright confessional songwriting , but via personal peccadilloes like , " and when i ' m sad . . . i slide ! " it ' s bolan locating the perfect stance from which he can say nothing and everything at once . that mythology further unfolds on the t . rex wax co . singles : a ' s and b ' s 1972 - 1977 , which collects the singles bolan released between albums . he often released songs as singles long after they ' d already appeared on albums , and as a result , there ' s no strict chronology to the tracklist . " baby boomerang " , for example , appeared as an a - side nearly five years after it was originally released on the slider . plus , all of these songs appear either as regular or bonus tracks ( some in multiple versions ) on the rhino album reissues , so this 2xcd set sounds like an abridged edition of the series rather than an career overview . still , it ' s amazing that singles like " children of the revolution " , the mighty " 20th century boy " , and the giddy " celebrate summer " never made it onto any of the band ' s original albums - - omissions that reveal the depth of t . rex ' s catalog as well as its sturdiness 30 years on . that ' s how marc bolan kicks off the slider , t . rex ' s follow - up to the career - making electric warrior , which brought the band out of the folk circuit and onto the rock stage . that lead track , " metal guru " , belongs in the pantheon of great rock album openers : it ' s a rapturous two - and - a - half minutes , a joyous celebration of itself . amazingly , the slider doesn ' t let up after that , but sustains its high across 13 boogie - bound tracks , each punctuated by bolan ' s enthusiastic " yeah ! " ' s and " woo ! " ' s . he even starts " baby strange " with what might be the silliest count - off ever . released after tanx ( which will be reissued later this month , alongside two other albums and a collection of unfinished songs ) , zinc alloy flails desperately as bolan tries to incorporate his new fascination with american funk into the t . rex sound . unfortunately , these elements only make the songs sound as leaden as their titles suggest . on " galaxy " and " sound pit " he alludes to past hits " bang a gong ( get it on ) " , " metal guru " , and " telegram sam " , but here his self - mythologizing sounds jaded , as if he needs to remind listeners of past glories to justify his current excesses . " carsmile smith and the old one " , " painless persuasion v . the meathawk immaculate " , and " the leopards featuring gardenia and the mighty slug " all sink under the weight of bulky concepts and awkward grooves , and the prominent backing vocals by bolan ' s american girlfriend , soul singer gloria jones , ratchet up the theatrical bombast to gaudy heights . change , as the bonus disc is retitled , strips away most of the orchestral overkill , but the songs still sound empty , their joy curdling into bitterness . of course , neither the celebrity nor the music lasted . for one thing , bolan was quickly outdone by the pomp of david bowie and other glam androgynes , and left behind when his cultural moment passed . for another , his gift for excess , while previously a boon to his songwriting , was a bane when it came to drugs . when his star began to fade , so did his music . these four reissues from rhino , which are essentially identical to the edsel reissues from a few years ago , track t . rex ' s downward trajectory but attempt to redeem the band ' s later , lesser releases by packaging each album with a bonus disc that re - creates the tracklist using alternate takes , live tracks , and b - sides . on zinc alloy and the hidden riders of tomorrow , the second disc actually outshines the original album , presenting looser , funkier , less worked - over versions of those clunky songs . pitchfork is the most trusted voice in music . please enable javascript in your browser to use the site fully . the t . rex wax co . singles : a ' s and b ' s 1972 - 77 allmusic relies heavily on javascript .

dandy in the underworld gathered the most consistently positive reviews for any t . rex album in five years . having fallen from critical and commercial favour , the band had endured some fiercely hostile press , but nme , which had been amongst the most negative , noted of the album : " very listenable , well arranged [ and ] immaculately played . "

The T. Rex Wax Co. Singles: A's and B's 1972-77 received mixed reviews.;

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upon its original release in spring 1977 , dandy in the underworld was widely applauded as marc bolan ' s best album in three years , a blending of his own recent moves toward a rootsier , r & b - inflected sound and the sudden shock of punk rock . it is no surprise , then , to discover that bolan ' s demos and rough mixes for the record echoed those same discoveries . prince of players ( its title taken from a lyric in the title track ) follows the standard edsel procedure of unearthing each of the original album ' s songs in alternate form , offering up a glimpse of how bolan arrived at the final cut , but also showing just how disciplined that process was . none of the demos vary too much from the finished thing , but they do pack an unexpected freshness - - the distorted guitar solo which bisects " i love to boogie " is positively overwhelming , while the speed with which bolan was moving is illustrated by the fact that several tracks no longer exist in early studio incarnations , and are replaced by live renditions instead . equally startling is the realization that for the first time in some years , bolan was actually recording material as he wrote it , rather than relying on existing compositions as he had in the past . only two songs on the completed album predated the sessions - - the previous summer ' s hit " i love to boogie , " of course , and " visions of domino , " recounted from the earlier " funky london childhood . " the regular album is accompanied , as usual , with a smattering of associated singles and b - sides , again in varying states of incompleteness . most are entertaining , and a couple are vital - - fast - forward , for example , to the rough take of " celebrate summer , " the last single bolan released during his lifetime . it was intended as a celebration not only of the season , but also of all the seismic shocks that had shaken british music that year ( summer was heaven in 1977 ) and , if you can get past the tape hiss which betrays the track ' s homegrown origins , " celebrate summer " captures why . bolan is in his best voice in years , and if you want further evidence of his newfound fire , an instrumental take of the same song is all but indistinguishable in places from the damned ' s " neat neat neat . " neither is that an accident - - the young punks supported t rex on their final u . k . tour . prince of players is the final album in edsel ' s re - examination of bolan ' s 1972 - 1977 album catalog , meaning that the six albums that bolan recorded during that period have now spawned 23 different collections - - and , it has to be said , the barrel has been scraped down to the woodwork on more than a few occasions . the alternate , almost - instrumental version of " to know him is to love him " is no better than the completed take , and the closing " weird strings " is just that . weird strings and freaked electronics . but even in the face of material that bolan himself would never have allowed off the shelf , everything is , in its own way , irresistible . and why ? because everyone still loves to boogie . originally released three years later ( with two other albums in between ) , dandy in the underworld recaptures bolan ' s former spiritedness , as he imagines himself cast out from the realm of stardom . on the title track , he ' s orpheus traveling through a hell of popular indifference . " when will he come up for air ? will anybody ever care ? " bolan asks on the chorus , but instead of whining , he seems genuinely hurt by the betrayal of his errant muse . oddly enough , the album finds a reinvigorated bolan crafting some of his best hooks and calibrating his catchiest grooves in years . the cosmic " crimson moon " , the infectious " i ' m a fool for you girl " , and the album ' s centerpiece , " jason b . sad " , alternate between carefree and cautious , conjuring a gravity that counterbalances the upbeat , stripped - down rhythms . the album trails off near the end - - especially with bolan ' s hammy elvis impersonation on " pain and love " - - but " teenage riot structure " picks up the orpheus thread again , with lyrics that intimate his fears , doubts , and hopes . the album ' s most noteworthy flaw , perhaps , is that it sounds best in context with the other albums ; only to a degree does dandy stand on its own , but it accrues additional force as the final chapter in bolan ' s ongoing story of marc bolan . t . rex : the slider / zinc alloy and the hidden riders of tomorrow / dandy in the underworld / the t . rex wax co . singles : a ' s and b ' s 1972 - 77 album review | pitchfork prince of players : the alternate dandy in the underworld - t . rex | songs , reviews , credits | allmusic at the peak of his rock superstardom , bolan was also at the top of his game , and the slider is his ecstatic ode both to himself and to music in general . the 50s rock rhythms that threatened to burst the seams of electric warrior here explode mightily and repeatedly . buddy holly , chuck berry , bo diddley , and elvis presley loom large , but bolan throws some glitter and make - up into the mix and comes up with something both familiar and new . meanwhile , the band - - percussionist mickey finn , steve currie on bass , and bill legend on drums , plus producer tony visconti - - lock in on the grooves that propel " buick mckane " , " baby strange " , and " chariot choogle " . in a glam - jive code that combines dylanesque wordplay with psychedelic imagery , bolan writes about himself and his coterie , filling songs with shout - outs to hangers - on he nicknames telegram sam ( allegedly his supplier during the recording sessions ) , golden nose slim , jo jo , and buick mckane , as well as to dylan , alan freed , and max ' s kansas city . as such , the slider reveals a lot about the man behind the glitter - - not through outright confessional songwriting , but via personal peccadilloes like , " and when i ' m sad . . . i slide ! " it ' s bolan locating the perfect stance from which he can say nothing and everything at once . that mythology further unfolds on the t . rex wax co . singles : a ' s and b ' s 1972 - 1977 , which collects the singles bolan released between albums . he often released songs as singles long after they ' d already appeared on albums , and as a result , there ' s no strict chronology to the tracklist . " baby boomerang " , for example , appeared as an a - side nearly five years after it was originally released on the slider . plus , all of these songs appear either as regular or bonus tracks ( some in multiple versions ) on the rhino album reissues , so this 2xcd set sounds like an abridged edition of the series rather than an career overview . still , it ' s amazing that singles like " children of the revolution " , the mighty " 20th century boy " , and the giddy " celebrate summer " never made it onto any of the band ' s original albums - - omissions that reveal the depth of t . rex ' s catalog as well as its sturdiness 30 years on . that ' s how marc bolan kicks off the slider , t . rex ' s follow - up to the career - making electric warrior , which brought the band out of the folk circuit and onto the rock stage . that lead track , " metal guru " , belongs in the pantheon of great rock album openers : it ' s a rapturous two - and - a - half minutes , a joyous celebration of itself . amazingly , the slider doesn ' t let up after that , but sustains its high across 13 boogie - bound tracks , each punctuated by bolan ' s enthusiastic " yeah ! " ' s and " woo ! " ' s . he even starts " baby strange " with what might be the silliest count - off ever . released after tanx ( which will be reissued later this month , alongside two other albums and a collection of unfinished songs ) , zinc alloy flails desperately as bolan tries to incorporate his new fascination with american funk into the t . rex sound . unfortunately , these elements only make the songs sound as leaden as their titles suggest . on " galaxy " and " sound pit " he alludes to past hits " bang a gong ( get it on ) " , " metal guru " , and " telegram sam " , but here his self - mythologizing sounds jaded , as if he needs to remind listeners of past glories to justify his current excesses . " carsmile smith and the old one " , " painless persuasion v . the meathawk immaculate " , and " the leopards featuring gardenia and the mighty slug " all sink under the weight of bulky concepts and awkward grooves , and the prominent backing vocals by bolan ' s american girlfriend , soul singer gloria jones , ratchet up the theatrical bombast to gaudy heights . change , as the bonus disc is retitled , strips away most of the orchestral overkill , but the songs still sound empty , their joy curdling into bitterness . of course , neither the celebrity nor the music lasted . for one thing , bolan was quickly outdone by the pomp of david bowie and other glam androgynes , and left behind when his cultural moment passed . for another , his gift for excess , while previously a boon to his songwriting , was a bane when it came to drugs . when his star began to fade , so did his music . these four reissues from rhino , which are essentially identical to the edsel reissues from a few years ago , track t . rex ' s downward trajectory but attempt to redeem the band ' s later , lesser releases by packaging each album with a bonus disc that re - creates the tracklist using alternate takes , live tracks , and b - sides . on zinc alloy and the hidden riders of tomorrow , the second disc actually outshines the original album , presenting looser , funkier , less worked - over versions of those clunky songs . pitchfork is the most trusted voice in music . please enable javascript in your browser to use the site fully . the t . rex wax co . singles : a ' s and b ' s 1972 - 77 allmusic relies heavily on javascript .

dandy in the underworld was released on 11 march 1977 . it was launched at london ' s leading punk rock venue the roxy . the title track was released as a single in a remixed and re - recorded version with the offending lyrics " exalted companion of cocaine nights " being changed to " t . rex nights " . " crimson moon " was also released as a single the same year , as well as the non - album track " celebrate summer " in august . dandy in the underworld was remastered for cd by edsel records in 1994 as part of their extensive t . rex reissue campaign . a number of bonus tracks were added ( see below ) . a companion release , entitled prince of players ( the alternate dandy in the underworld ) was released in 1998 and contained alternative versions and studio rough mixes of the main album and bonus tracks . a combined album digipak was released in 2002 .

the t.rex wax co. singles: a's and b's 1972-77 received mixed reviews.

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seven year itch was produced by keyboardist barry beckett , house keyboardist at alabama ' s legendary muscle shoals studio , where james had recorded such 1960s r & b hits as " i ' d rather go blind . " she returned to muscle shoals to record the right time , which reunited her with jerry wexler ( the longtime aretha franklin producer , who ' d worked on james ' deep in the night album ) and included a duet with steve winwood ; shortly after the album ' s release , james was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame . she won her first grammy for 1994 ' s mystery lady : the songs of billie holiday . in 1995 she published her autobiography ( co - written with david ritz ) , rage to survive . james continued making r & b hits through the early 1960s . in 1961 she had more top ten r & b hits with " at last " ( number two r & b ) and " trust in me " ( number four r & b ) , and in 1962 with " something ' s got a hold on me " ( number four r & b ) and " stop the wedding " ( number six r & b ) . in 1963 she hit the pop chart with " pushover " ( number 25 pop , number seven r & b ) , as well as " pay back " ( number 78 ) , " two sides to every story " ( number 63 ) , and " would it make any difference to you " ( number 64 ) ; 1964 brought " baby , what you want me to do ? " ( number 82 ) and " loving you more every day " ( number 65 ) . etta james was still in her early teens and singing with a vocal trio called the peaches when legendary r & b bandleader johnny otis discovered her . at otis ' l . a . home , he and etta co - wrote her first hit , " roll with me , henry , " an answer to hank ballard and the midnighters ' off - color " work with me , annie . " under the title " the wallflower , " " henry " became a number two r & b hit in 1955 . that year georgia gibbs had a number one pop hit with a mild cover of the tune , called " dance with me , henry . " later , james ' version was retitled " dance with me , henry . " blues , soul , jazz , r & b , and rock vocalist etta james forged a five - decade career with an alternately powerful and poignant voice gracing over a dozen hit singles and earning her four grammys and a prominent place in the rock and roll hall of fame . through the mid - 1950s james became a mainstay of otis ' revue and scored another r & b hit with " good rockin ' daddy " ( number 12 , 1955 ) . in 1960 she moved from modern to chess records ' argo subsidiary , and the r & b hits began coming again : " all i could do was cry " ( number two r & b ) , " my dearest darling " ( number five r & b ) , and a duet as etta and harvey ( with harvey fuqua of harvey and the moonglows ) entitled " if i can ' t have you " ( number 52 pop , number six r & b ) . she also sang background vocals on chuck berry ' s " almost grown " and " back in the u . s . a . " in the 1960s she developed a heroin addiction that lasted through 1974 and kept her much of the time in l . a . ' s tarzana psychiatric hospital . still , she hit big with " tell mama " ( number 23 pop , number ten r & b , 1967 ) , " losers weepers " ( number 26 r & b , 1970 ) , and " i ' ve found a love " ( number 31 r & b , 1972 ) . though she has not had any major hit records since ending her heroin addiction , james has remained a popular concert performer . she played the montreux jazz festival in 1977 and opened some dates for the rolling stones ' 1978 u . s . tour . in 2001 she was inducted into the blues hall of fame , and in 2003 she received a grammy lifetime achievement award and a star on the hollywood walk of fame . that year , having long struggled with problems associated with obesity , she underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost more than 200 pounds . james has taken two more grammys , one for 2003 ' s let ' s roll and another for 2004 ' s blues to the bone . in 2006 she released all the way on rca records and won billboard ' s r & b founders award . james continues to tour .

the album was released on a 12 - inch lp and consisted of ten tracks , with five of them on each side of the vinyl record . the album spawned the single , " something ' s got a hold on me " b / w " waiting for charlie to come home " which was written for etta by burt bacharach reached the top 40 in 1962 . the album also included two duets with harvey fuqua , " if i can ' t have you " and " spoonful " which were previously released as singles by etta and harvey on the chess label .

Etta James, born in Los Angeles in 1938, was a rhythm and blues singer. She started her career in the mid-1950s with Johnny Otis's revue and had her first hit with 'Roll With Me Henry'. In 1960, she moved to Chess Records' Argo subsidiary and had several R&B hits, including 'All I Could Do Was Cry', 'My Dearest Darling', and 'If I Can't Have You'. She also sang backup vocals on Chuck Berry's 'Almost Grown' and 'Back in the U.S.A.'. In the 1960s, she developed a heroin addiction that lasted until 1974 and kept her in a psychiatric hospital. Despite this, she had several R&B hits, including 'Tell Mama', 'Losers Weepers', and 'I've Found a Love'. She has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame, and has received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2003 and has continued to tour.

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seven year itch was produced by keyboardist barry beckett , house keyboardist at alabama ' s legendary muscle shoals studio , where james had recorded such 1960s r & b hits as " i ' d rather go blind . " she returned to muscle shoals to record the right time , which reunited her with jerry wexler ( the longtime aretha franklin producer , who ' d worked on james ' deep in the night album ) and included a duet with steve winwood ; shortly after the album ' s release , james was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame . she won her first grammy for 1994 ' s mystery lady : the songs of billie holiday . in 1995 she published her autobiography ( co - written with david ritz ) , rage to survive . james continued making r & b hits through the early 1960s . in 1961 she had more top ten r & b hits with " at last " ( number two r & b ) and " trust in me " ( number four r & b ) , and in 1962 with " something ' s got a hold on me " ( number four r & b ) and " stop the wedding " ( number six r & b ) . in 1963 she hit the pop chart with " pushover " ( number 25 pop , number seven r & b ) , as well as " pay back " ( number 78 ) , " two sides to every story " ( number 63 ) , and " would it make any difference to you " ( number 64 ) ; 1964 brought " baby , what you want me to do ? " ( number 82 ) and " loving you more every day " ( number 65 ) . etta james was still in her early teens and singing with a vocal trio called the peaches when legendary r & b bandleader johnny otis discovered her . at otis ' l . a . home , he and etta co - wrote her first hit , " roll with me , henry , " an answer to hank ballard and the midnighters ' off - color " work with me , annie . " under the title " the wallflower , " " henry " became a number two r & b hit in 1955 . that year georgia gibbs had a number one pop hit with a mild cover of the tune , called " dance with me , henry . " later , james ' version was retitled " dance with me , henry . " blues , soul , jazz , r & b , and rock vocalist etta james forged a five - decade career with an alternately powerful and poignant voice gracing over a dozen hit singles and earning her four grammys and a prominent place in the rock and roll hall of fame . through the mid - 1950s james became a mainstay of otis ' revue and scored another r & b hit with " good rockin ' daddy " ( number 12 , 1955 ) . in 1960 she moved from modern to chess records ' argo subsidiary , and the r & b hits began coming again : " all i could do was cry " ( number two r & b ) , " my dearest darling " ( number five r & b ) , and a duet as etta and harvey ( with harvey fuqua of harvey and the moonglows ) entitled " if i can ' t have you " ( number 52 pop , number six r & b ) . she also sang background vocals on chuck berry ' s " almost grown " and " back in the u . s . a . " in the 1960s she developed a heroin addiction that lasted through 1974 and kept her much of the time in l . a . ' s tarzana psychiatric hospital . still , she hit big with " tell mama " ( number 23 pop , number ten r & b , 1967 ) , " losers weepers " ( number 26 r & b , 1970 ) , and " i ' ve found a love " ( number 31 r & b , 1972 ) . though she has not had any major hit records since ending her heroin addiction , james has remained a popular concert performer . she played the montreux jazz festival in 1977 and opened some dates for the rolling stones ' 1978 u . s . tour . in 2001 she was inducted into the blues hall of fame , and in 2003 she received a grammy lifetime achievement award and a star on the hollywood walk of fame . that year , having long struggled with problems associated with obesity , she underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost more than 200 pounds . james has taken two more grammys , one for 2003 ' s let ' s roll and another for 2004 ' s blues to the bone . in 2006 she released all the way on rca records and won billboard ' s r & b founders award . james continues to tour .

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Etta James's album, Seven Year Itch, was produced by Barry Beckett. She recorded it at Muscle Shoals Studio, where she had previously recorded R&B hits in the 1960s. The album received positive reviews and reached high chart positions. In 1995, James published her autobiography, Rage to Survive. She continued to make R&B hits throughout the early 1960s and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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two other songs from the princess album made the top ten - i don ' t know how to love ( 我不会愛 ) was number 4 , while a - fei ' s little butterfly ( 阿飞的小蝴蝶 ) came in at number 9 . jam hsiao had two album releases in 2009 . the second - an album of covers - provided two singles in the list . the jay chou - composed rewind ( 倒带 ) was placed at number 19 while endless love ( 新不了情 ) , a wan fang cover , came in at number 21 . competing against celebrated international acts from the us , japan , korea and the uk , two other taiwan artists managed to make the top 10 . one million stars winner yoga lin ( 林宥嘉 , pinyin : lín yòujīa ) was number 5 with telling lies ( 说谎 ) , while jolin tsai ( 蔡依林 , pinyin : cài yīlín ) made it in at number 10 with the title track from taiwan ' s biggest selling album in 2009 , butterfly ( 花蝴蝶 ) . jolin had two songs in the top 25 - real men ( 大丈夫 ) also squeezed in at number 25 . another artist to have a good year in 2009 was taiwan ' s king of dance music , show luo ( 罗志祥 , pinyin : luó zhīxián ) . his duet with elva hsiao , wow , came in at number 23 - its popularity no doubt aided by one of taiwan ' s most expensive music videos . show luo also had two solo singles in the top 100 - back up ( 撑腰 ) at number 30 , and joking ( 搞笑 ) at number 61 . besides jam hsiao he was the only chinese artist to have more than two singles in the top 100 . taiwan radio station hit fm released its top 100 singles of 2009 at the end of the year , and jam hsiao ( 萧敬腾 pinyin : xiāo jìngténg ) was to the fore . he had five songs in the top twenty - five , including three in the top ten . the 22 year - old also had the highest single among taiwanese artists , coming in at number 2 with the title track from his album released mid - year , princess ( 王妃 - see my earlier post about the album ) . he was just edged out from the number one position by the superstars of asian pop , korean boy band super junior and their song sorry , sorry . show luo dominates album sales with rashomon ' s rel . . . jolin ’ s butterfly taiwan ’ s biggest selling album i . . . some results have been omitted . please select the options below to include them in the results . include out of stock items in results ( 70 ) sort by : best matchesbestsellersrecommendationsrelease datetitle : a to ztitle : z to aprice : low to highprice : high to lowavailabilityavg . customer rating midnight diner ( 2017 ) ( h - dvd ) ( ep . 1 - 36 ) ( end ) ( china version ) dvd region all huang lei ( actor ) | tsai yueh hsun ( director ) | wei qian xiang | he jiong our price : us $ 27 . 99 midnight diner ( 2017 ) ( dvd ) ( ep . 1 - 36 ) ( end ) ( china version ) dvd region all huang lei ( actor ) | tsai yueh hsun ( director ) | chang han | jiang xue ming ( actor ) our price : us $ 47 . 99 our price : us $ 19 . 99 list : us $ 34 . 59 save : us $ 14 . 60 ( 42 % ) our price : us $ 61 . 79 our price : us $ 35 . 29 our price : us $ 20 . 99 list : us $ 23 . 99 save : us $ 3 . 00 ( 12 % ) our price : us $ 10 . 99 our price : us $ 20 . 79 our price : us $ 28 . 59 our price : us $ 35 . 29 our price : us $ 19 . 49 our price : us $ 31 . 29 our price : us $ 23 . 79 our price : us $ 25 . 29 our price : us $ 18 . 99 our price : us $ 21 . 99 our price : us $ 54 . 29 our price : us $ 9 . 99 list : us $ 21 . 29 save : us $ 11 . 30 ( 53 % ) our price : us $ 24 . 79 our price : us $ 10 . 99 yesasia . com is an oricon chart partner shop . see details yesasia . com is a hanteo chart family shop . see details * the currencies exchange rates were updated on 2017 - 09 - 11 . all transactions at yesasia . com are handled in u . s . dollars . prices in other currencies are shown for reference only . see details © the content on this page was originally created by yesasia . com or has been officially licensed , and cannot be reprinted without the permission of yesasia . com or the original content owners . copyright © 1998 - 2017 yesasia . com ltd . all rights reserved . terms of use | yesasia . com privacy policy please enable javascript in your browser to experience all the custom features of our site , including the ability to make a purchase . please enable cookies in your browser to experience all the features of our site , including the ability to make a purchase . a loading error has occurred . please reload the page and try again . the full list of all 100 songs translated into english can be found at this asian fanatics post , and the original list is at the hit fm website here . bodyguards and assassins leads asian film awards n . . . boycott results in mediocre solid gold music award . . . beyond the realm tvb ' s most watched series in 2009 . . . founding of a republic 2009 ' s biggest grossing chi . . . ethereal theme . powered by blogger .

the album debuted at number one on taiwan ' s g - music top 20 weekly mandarin and combo charts , and five music chart at week 24 ( 13 to 19 june 2008 ) with a percentage sales of 42 . 06 % , 23 . 93 % and 37 . 14 % respectively . the tracks " 原諒我 " ( forgive me ) , " 王子的新衣 " ( prince ' s new clothes ) and " 收藏 " ( collection ) are listed at number 9 , 32 and 67 respectively on hit fm taiwan ' s hit fm annual top 100 singles chart ( hit - fm年度百首單曲 ) for 2008 . the track , " 收藏 " ( collection ) won one of the top 10 songs of the year and hsiao was awarded best new artist for his work on this album at the 2009 hito radio music awards presented by taiwanese radio station hit fm . and also nominated for best new artist at the 20th golden melody awards in 2009 for his work on this album .

the article discusses the results of the hit fm top 100 singles of 2009. Jam Hsiao, a Taiwanese singer, dominated the charts with five songs in the top twenty-five, including three in the top ten. His single "Princess" came in at number two, making him the highest ranking Taiwanese artist. Other notable entries included Jolin Tsai's "Butterfly," which was Taiwan's biggest selling album of the year, and Show Luo's "Wow," which featured Elva Hsiao and had one of Taiwan's most expensive music videos. The list also included two other songs from Jam Hsiao's Princess album, "I Don't Know How to Love" and "A-Fei's Little Butterfly," which came in at numbers four and nine, respectively. Additionally, two other Taiwanese artists made the top ten: Yoga Lin with "Telling Lies" at number five, and Jolin Tsai with "Butterfly" at number ten.

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initial recording was done with craig leon in an attempt to make more commercial music . only two tracks , both featuring drum - machines and synthesisers , were ever completed , including the single " right here " . forster later wrote that the band were , " playing day after day , getting tighter and tighter , believing at least two of us would be playing on the recordings at the same time . why did we bother ? we arrived on the first day of the session to find craig behind a bank of keyboards filling the control room , programming the drums , bass and organ lines . " with much of the recording budget spent on two songs , the remaining sessions with a new producer were hurried and the band was unhappy with the initial results . forster said , " we were sort of cursed . we had the engineer that we were using on liberty belle , dicky preston , and working with dicky was good . we then went on to the next one and we were put into this horrible studio it was over a practice room or something . and so dicky didn ' t do a good job i think on tallulah , so it had to be rescued and remixing a little but which always sounds horrible but it actually worked out okay with mark wallis . "

the band used a home studio to record the ep.;

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co - writing and producing the worldwide church anthem “ how great is our god ” with chris tomlin , and recently writing songs featured on albums by kari jobe , crowder , laura story , hillsong and many more , cash penned “ my soul longs for jesus ” featured on outback worship sessions . he further co - wrote “ spirit of god ” and “ father ” for the album with planetshakers . the spiritual discipline of worship is not the same as the singing that happens in church on sunday morning . it is a part of it , but worship as a whole is not just about music . spiritual disciplines are designed to help us grow in faith . it ' s like working out , but for our beliefs . when we build up the spiritual discipline of worship , we grow closer to god by responding to him and experiencing him in all new ways . worship tends to be a word we use rather easily , and it has just become a way we discuss our admiration for things . it ' s lost it ' s pack and punch . we often say , " oh , i just worship him ! " about a person , or " i worship that show ! " about television . usually it ' s just vocabulary , but sometimes we can fall into worshiping something in a way that teeters on idolatry . the spiritual discipline of worship sometimes sounds hard and almost sad . it ' s not . when we develop this discipline we learn that worship can be beautiful and sometimes fun . the obvious form of worship , singing in church , can be a great time . some people dance . some people celebrate god together . think of a recent wedding . the vows seem very serious , and they are , but it is also a happy celebration of god connecting two people . that ' s why weddings are often a fun party . think about the fun games you play at youth group that connect you all to one another in god ' s house . worshiping god can be both fun and serious . laughter and celebration is also a way to worship god . as we practice the spiritual discipline of worship , we learn to experience god in his glory . we easily identify his works in our lives . we seek out our time with god in prayer or conversation . we never feel alone , because we always know god is right there with us . worship is an ongoing experience and connection with god . but watch out … worship comes with it ' s own pitfalls if we ' re not careful how we approach it . god does so many things in our lives , and when we build up worship as a spiritual discipline we learn to identify what he has done and honor him in appropriate ways . the first step it to give glory to god for all things in our lives . when we have privileges , they come from god . when we are bountiful , it comes from god . when we see something beautiful or good , we need to thank god for those things . god shows us his ways through others , and by giving him the glory , we are worshiping him . sacrifice doesn ' t always mean grand gestures . sometimes it ' s small sacrifices that allow us to worship god in in our actions . when we put something else above god , that ' s when we lose sight of true worship . we end up going against one of the important commandments of " you shall have no other gods before me , " ( exodus 20 : 3 , nkjv ) . find uncommon places where you can worship no matter where you are . planetshakers band is an australian christian worship band based out of planetshakers church in melbourne , australia with multiple locations around the world . another way to respond to god is to sacrifice . sometimes honoring god means giving up things we think we ' re really enjoying , but those things may not be edifying to him . we give our time by volunteering , we give our money to help those in need , we give our ear to those who need us to listen . set a time every day when you read your bible and pray . attend a small group through your youth group our church . get to church early to pray on what you ' re going to experience there . learn to make good decision when in tough situations . examine your daily routine to see what is honoring god and what you put before god . there was an error . please try again . you ' re in ! thanks for signing up . there was an error . please try again . thank you for signing up . teaming with grammy award - winning , four - time dove award - winning “ producer of the year , ” ed cash giving a new , intimate ‘ voice ’ to planetshakers ’ best - loved anthems . he not only brought out the best in the planetshakers team , but also produced three new songs on the 11 - track album . “ the moment i began co - writing with bj over skype , i knew that heaven was going to fall heavy on this project . it became increasingly clear that the planetshakers family has habitually drawn near to god , and in his matchless covenant fashion , he has drawn near to them ! i pray the presence of the lord will bless you as richly as you listen as he did me while working on it . ”

awarding the album four stars at ccm magazine , rebekah bell states , " the band chose to go in a soulful , stripped down direction . " jeremy armstrong , giving the album four stars from worship leader , writes , " the result is a powerful collection of accessible , incredible congregational songs . " rating the album three and a half stars for about . com , kim jones describes , " outback worship sessions has some songs that are intimate and draw you in so deeply that you feel like you ' re in the throne room itself - - just you , jesus and the music . . . while some songs hit home stronger than others did , there is nothing here that sounds like it ' s by rote . " christopher cason , signaling in a nine out of ten review at cross rhythms , replies , " overall the album is inspirational and uplifting with some great new worship songs . " kevin davis , indicating in a four star review by new release today , recognizes , " outback worship sessions is a truly anointed set of songs for the church , expressing a longing for jesus . " specifying in a 4 . 1 star review at ppcorn , jessica morris replies , " carrying the electricity of planetshakers most beloved songs but delivered with a simplicity and richness many bands strive for , the outback worship sessions is a carefully crafted album that will usher in a new generation of fans . " alex caldwell , signaling in a three star review for jesus freak hideout , responds , " outback worship sessions is a collection of worship songs that has its really good moments , its dull ones and its substandard ones in almost equal measure . " giving the album a four and a half star review from louder than the music , jono davies says , " if you are looking for strong worship songs and have never heard of planetshakers , then this sort of greatest hits album might be the perfect starting place . " joshua andre , awarding the album four stars at 365 days of inspiring media , states , " overall an enjoyable album that has overall reinvigorated my interest for planetshakers a bit more ; outback worship sessions achieved what it set out to do , and that is to share jesus to the world using the methods and means that today ’ s culture understands and loves . " rating the album a three and a half stars by christian music review , kelly meade writes , " outback worship sessions gives listeners an album full of pure praise . "

Cash Penn, a Christian songwriter, talks about the importance of worship as a spiritual discipline. He explains that worship is not just singing in church, but a response to God that helps us grow in faith. It's like working out, but for our beliefs. When we build up the spiritual discipline of worship, we grow closer to God by responding to Him and experiencing Him in all new ways. Worship tends to be a word we use rather easily, and it has just become a way we discuss our admiration for things. It's lost its pack and punch. We often say, "oh, I just worship him!" about a person, or "I worship that show!" about television. Usually, it's just vocabulary, but sometimes we can fall into worshiping something in a way that teeters on idolatry. The spiritual discipline of worship sometimes sounds hard and almost sad. It's not. When we develop this discipline, we learn that worship can be beautiful and sometimes fun. The obvious form of worship, singing in church, can be a great time. Some people dance. Some people celebrate God together. Think of a recent wedding. The vows seem very serious, and they are, but it is also a happy celebration of God connecting two people. That's why weddings are often a fun party. Think about the fun games you play at youth group that connect you all to one another in God's house. Worshiping God can be both fun and serious. Laughter and celebration is also a way to worship God. As we practice the spiritual discipline of worship, we learn to experience God in His glory. We easily identify His works in our lives. We seek out our time with God in prayer or conversation. We never feel alone, because we always know God is right there with us. Worship is an ongoing experience and connection with God. But watch out…worship comes with its own pitfalls if we're not careful how we approach it. God does so many things in our lives, and when we build up worship as a spiritual discipline, we learn to identify what He has done and honor Him in appropriate ways. The first step is to give glory to God for all things in our lives. When we have privileges, they come from God. When we are bountiful, it comes from God. When we see something beautiful or good, we need to thank God for those things. God shows us His ways through others, and by giving Him the glory, we are worshiping Him. Sacrifice doesn't always mean grand gestures. Sometimes it's small sacrifices that allow us to worship God in our actions. When we put something else above God, that's when we lose sight of true worship. We end up going against one of the important commandments of "you shall have no other gods before me" (Exodus 20:3, NKJV). Find uncommon places where you can worship no matter where you are. Planetshakers Band is an Australian Christian worship band based out of Planetshakers Church in Melbourne, Australia with multiple locations around the world. Another way to respond to God is to sacrifice. Sometimes honoring God means giving up things we think we're really enjoying, but those things may not be edifying to Him. We give our time by volunteering, we give our money to help those in need, we give our ear to those who need us to listen. Set a time every day when you read your Bible and pray. Attend a small group through your youth group or church. Get to church early to pray on what you're going to experience there. Learn to make good decisions when in tough situations. Examine your daily routine to see what is honoring God and what you put before God. There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up. Team

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hymns , as a whole , almost feels like a summarization of everything this band has done right up to this point in time , incorporating the mechanical , staccato riffing of streetcleaner and the jagged , memorable melodies and clean production of selfless and pure . what seems to be missing on the vast majority of hymns are the noisy excursions of us and them , which isn ’ t a bad thing considering broadrick still knows how to beat you senseless with his mid - tempo , guitar driven assault . speaking of guitar driven , all thirteen cuts on here pertain to the riff with the odd clean passage popping up here and there where broadrick revolves his clean vocals around . this is particularly effective in the post - metal effect of “ anthems ” , allowing broadrick to enter into a more spacious mindset which he dabbled with a bit on selfless . what ’ s interesting about broadrick ’ s power - chord use on hymns is that he lets the chords ring out a lot more , letting the songs breathe instead of capturing that suffocating atmosphere that his guitar work created on streetcleaner . some fans may not take too kindly to this , but you might as well just face the reality of what broadrick had planned in store for his next band . this could be a reflection of his first experimentations into jesu , but it ’ s extremely unlikely that you could mistake the two bands ; this is still godflesh through and through . want a good example ? listen to the crushing opener “ defeated ” for a bi - polar example of old vs . new godflesh . “ animals ” really seems to benefit the most from his two amalgamated sides , coming out as a swinging , proggy beast and showing us that broadrick has matured so much as an industrial artist . justin broadrick is man with many faces . to prove this , he is worshiped as a founder of the entire grind genre , releasing scum in 1987 with napalm death . shortly after , broadrick quit to form godflesh and released the quintessential industrialized metal record that blew down doors in 1989 called streetcleaner . after calling it quits with godflesh in 2002 , broadrick amazed critics by totally reinventing himself again as a shoegaze , industrialized whatever - you - want - to - call - it band named jesu . so what ’ s the point of reiterating broadrick ’ s career in a generalized fashion ? the point of the matter is to show you how diverse of an artist he has become over time and to also point out how his fanbase has followed and adapted to all of broadrick ’ s many changing faces over the years . unfortunately , if you are just beginning to discover this eccentric , yet focused artist , i fully believe everything else that comes after only reinforces why godflesh was his best work to date . although , as great as most of godflesh ’ s songs are , sometimes broadrick ’ s vocals can become a little grating on the nerves , especially when the pounding music lets up and we find broadrick repeating a crappy lyric over and over again as if he were trying to capture his audience in a type of trance ( “ voidhead ” ) . one particular track really stands out as an ear - sore , mostly for its terrible lyrics and bland song writing ( “ vampires ” ) ; the filler track that always seems to mess up an amazing album . another track that seems somewhat out of place is “ antihuman ” that is simply a mix of broadrick ’ s love for electronic experimenting and metal . it ’ s not that this is a horrible song , it ’ s that it feels out of place within the context of the whole . there is a lot of good music that does warrant a review . i agree completely . you know , i just recently got into godflesh from a friend of mine and this album is great . jesu is completely different , but i like both . " hymns , as a whole , almost feels like a summarization of everything this band has done right up to this point in time " - definitley agree there , sir . review summary : godflesh delivers its last industrial hymn . everything by godflesh is worth listening to . i ' ll be honest , when i was getting into alot more metal , i bought this and wasn ' t fond of it . as years went by and i discovered more accessible stuff in the vein of this , i revisited it and was amazed . godflesh delivers its last industrial hymn . it certainly isn ' t suffocating and paranoid like his earlier godflesh stuff . leave it to broadrick to put out such a cold , mechanical album that jars , revolts and puts most industrial metal to shame . if you simply think that he has created another streetcleaner as his last farewell , the man of many faces will show you how to build on a past sound that includes a few nifty little tricks up the sleeve . this would be the last calling of a now defunct industrial band and you couldn ’ t ask for a more competent musician to go out on a higher note . one last thing , take note of the end track on here called “ jesu ” . a hint perhaps ? not enough industrial around here lately , too much humping of indie and crap metal . yet another killer album with no review on this site , jeez ! didn ' t particuarly love that album so probaly wont do more than youtube a song off this . didn ' t particuarly love that album so probaly wont do more than youtube a song off this . i ' m not really into industrial but i ' m always open to new things . is the a good starting point or should i try out some other album first ? i ' m not really into industrial but i ' m always open to new things . is the a good starting point or should i try out some other album first ? i like this album a lot , anthem and jesu are my favorites . i ' m digging this album . great stuff ! all thease lists have been collected together by steve parker - ( animaofscience @ yahoo . com ) 3 . godspeed you black emperor ! – yanqui u . x . o . the other 20 albums . . . 5 . in the woods . . . - omnio 17 . kiss it goodbye - she loves me , she loves me not . . . 31 . my dying bride - 34 . 788 % . . . complete 29 . bogus blimp - cords . wires 16 . scalplock - spread the germs . . . over the human worms 10 . in solitude – the world . the flesh . the devil 47 . solefald - world metal . kosmopolis sud megadeth - peace sells . . . but who ' s buying ? megadeth - so far , so good . . . so what ? ( in alphabetical order except carcass which is no . 1 ) rate it awful - 1 very poor - 1 . 5 poor - 2 average - 2 . 5 good - 3 great - 3 . 5 excellent - 4 superb - 4 . 5 classic - 5 industrial is not my cup of tea . no sir . good review , pos , keep it up , push a handicapped kid down the stairs , etc . . . . was just listening to songs of love and hate the other day . i like broadrick ' s other project more quite a bit more though . i knew you would say that crysis hahaha . and i would love to push handicapped kids down stairs . fair enough . just thought you liked stuff with balls hahahaha . i don ' t expect this to get much attention . oh well , another reason why i just want to step back from reviewing but i can ' t . so much stuff on this site needs a review . umm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oh i get it . corny , stupid lines , which comprises most of my reviews . i ' m really loving this band at the moment , especially streetcleaner and pure . great review wiz , pos . awesome stuff man , great review . haven ' t heard this one , streetcleaner , pure and the messiah ep rule face though . i should do a run through of the rest of their discography i ' ve missed out on , i ' ve been concentrating way too much on discovering some of the lesser known first wave industrial rather than some of the bands that came later . there is just too much to cover sometimes ; ] streetcleaner has more of the feel of minimalist lo - fi metal to me and is often cited as a precursor to post metal , it might be a nice bridge for you . give it time though , this band demands patience . i think you left out a " to " in the first sentence of the last paragraph . thanks everybody for the feedback . jav , i forgot ' to ' in that last sentence . thanks for pointing that out . you have to be logged in to post a comment . login | create a profile site copyright 2005 - 2017 sputnikmusic . com

justin broadrick stated that hymns was a reaction to the previous album , us and them , which he " absolutely fucking hated " because he " lost sight of what godflesh should be " . in contrast , broadrick described hymns as " a new beginning " that was intended to counter the " watered down " rock associated with the then - popular nu metal genre . iain currie with bring the noise described hymns as " brilliant " , and contextualized the album as " a reminder of how bands of real calibre reacted to that nonsensical period . . . when nu - metal was picking up its destructive and soul destroying pace " .

krieg received positive reviews.

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hymns , as a whole , almost feels like a summarization of everything this band has done right up to this point in time , incorporating the mechanical , staccato riffing of streetcleaner and the jagged , memorable melodies and clean production of selfless and pure . what seems to be missing on the vast majority of hymns are the noisy excursions of us and them , which isn ’ t a bad thing considering broadrick still knows how to beat you senseless with his mid - tempo , guitar driven assault . speaking of guitar driven , all thirteen cuts on here pertain to the riff with the odd clean passage popping up here and there where broadrick revolves his clean vocals around . this is particularly effective in the post - metal effect of “ anthems ” , allowing broadrick to enter into a more spacious mindset which he dabbled with a bit on selfless . what ’ s interesting about broadrick ’ s power - chord use on hymns is that he lets the chords ring out a lot more , letting the songs breathe instead of capturing that suffocating atmosphere that his guitar work created on streetcleaner . some fans may not take too kindly to this , but you might as well just face the reality of what broadrick had planned in store for his next band . this could be a reflection of his first experimentations into jesu , but it ’ s extremely unlikely that you could mistake the two bands ; this is still godflesh through and through . want a good example ? listen to the crushing opener “ defeated ” for a bi - polar example of old vs . new godflesh . “ animals ” really seems to benefit the most from his two amalgamated sides , coming out as a swinging , proggy beast and showing us that broadrick has matured so much as an industrial artist . justin broadrick is man with many faces . to prove this , he is worshiped as a founder of the entire grind genre , releasing scum in 1987 with napalm death . shortly after , broadrick quit to form godflesh and released the quintessential industrialized metal record that blew down doors in 1989 called streetcleaner . after calling it quits with godflesh in 2002 , broadrick amazed critics by totally reinventing himself again as a shoegaze , industrialized whatever - you - want - to - call - it band named jesu . so what ’ s the point of reiterating broadrick ’ s career in a generalized fashion ? the point of the matter is to show you how diverse of an artist he has become over time and to also point out how his fanbase has followed and adapted to all of broadrick ’ s many changing faces over the years . unfortunately , if you are just beginning to discover this eccentric , yet focused artist , i fully believe everything else that comes after only reinforces why godflesh was his best work to date . although , as great as most of godflesh ’ s songs are , sometimes broadrick ’ s vocals can become a little grating on the nerves , especially when the pounding music lets up and we find broadrick repeating a crappy lyric over and over again as if he were trying to capture his audience in a type of trance ( “ voidhead ” ) . one particular track really stands out as an ear - sore , mostly for its terrible lyrics and bland song writing ( “ vampires ” ) ; the filler track that always seems to mess up an amazing album . another track that seems somewhat out of place is “ antihuman ” that is simply a mix of broadrick ’ s love for electronic experimenting and metal . it ’ s not that this is a horrible song , it ’ s that it feels out of place within the context of the whole . there is a lot of good music that does warrant a review . i agree completely . you know , i just recently got into godflesh from a friend of mine and this album is great . jesu is completely different , but i like both . " hymns , as a whole , almost feels like a summarization of everything this band has done right up to this point in time " - definitley agree there , sir . review summary : godflesh delivers its last industrial hymn . everything by godflesh is worth listening to . i ' ll be honest , when i was getting into alot more metal , i bought this and wasn ' t fond of it . as years went by and i discovered more accessible stuff in the vein of this , i revisited it and was amazed . godflesh delivers its last industrial hymn . it certainly isn ' t suffocating and paranoid like his earlier godflesh stuff . leave it to broadrick to put out such a cold , mechanical album that jars , revolts and puts most industrial metal to shame . if you simply think that he has created another streetcleaner as his last farewell , the man of many faces will show you how to build on a past sound that includes a few nifty little tricks up the sleeve . this would be the last calling of a now defunct industrial band and you couldn ’ t ask for a more competent musician to go out on a higher note . one last thing , take note of the end track on here called “ jesu ” . a hint perhaps ? not enough industrial around here lately , too much humping of indie and crap metal . yet another killer album with no review on this site , jeez ! didn ' t particuarly love that album so probaly wont do more than youtube a song off this . didn ' t particuarly love that album so probaly wont do more than youtube a song off this . i ' m not really into industrial but i ' m always open to new things . is the a good starting point or should i try out some other album first ? i ' m not really into industrial but i ' m always open to new things . is the a good starting point or should i try out some other album first ? i like this album a lot , anthem and jesu are my favorites . i ' m digging this album . great stuff ! all thease lists have been collected together by steve parker - ( animaofscience @ yahoo . com ) 3 . godspeed you black emperor ! – yanqui u . x . o . the other 20 albums . . . 5 . in the woods . . . - omnio 17 . kiss it goodbye - she loves me , she loves me not . . . 31 . my dying bride - 34 . 788 % . . . complete 29 . bogus blimp - cords . wires 16 . scalplock - spread the germs . . . over the human worms 10 . in solitude – the world . the flesh . the devil 47 . solefald - world metal . kosmopolis sud megadeth - peace sells . . . but who ' s buying ? megadeth - so far , so good . . . so what ? ( in alphabetical order except carcass which is no . 1 ) rate it awful - 1 very poor - 1 . 5 poor - 2 average - 2 . 5 good - 3 great - 3 . 5 excellent - 4 superb - 4 . 5 classic - 5 industrial is not my cup of tea . no sir . good review , pos , keep it up , push a handicapped kid down the stairs , etc . . . . was just listening to songs of love and hate the other day . i like broadrick ' s other project more quite a bit more though . i knew you would say that crysis hahaha . and i would love to push handicapped kids down stairs . fair enough . just thought you liked stuff with balls hahahaha . i don ' t expect this to get much attention . oh well , another reason why i just want to step back from reviewing but i can ' t . so much stuff on this site needs a review . umm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oh i get it . corny , stupid lines , which comprises most of my reviews . i ' m really loving this band at the moment , especially streetcleaner and pure . great review wiz , pos . awesome stuff man , great review . haven ' t heard this one , streetcleaner , pure and the messiah ep rule face though . i should do a run through of the rest of their discography i ' ve missed out on , i ' ve been concentrating way too much on discovering some of the lesser known first wave industrial rather than some of the bands that came later . there is just too much to cover sometimes ; ] streetcleaner has more of the feel of minimalist lo - fi metal to me and is often cited as a precursor to post metal , it might be a nice bridge for you . give it time though , this band demands patience . i think you left out a " to " in the first sentence of the last paragraph . thanks everybody for the feedback . jav , i forgot ' to ' in that last sentence . thanks for pointing that out . you have to be logged in to post a comment . login | create a profile site copyright 2005 - 2017 sputnikmusic . com

hymns was released on 23 october 2001 , on music for nations . a remastered version of hymns containing bonus tracks was released on 19 february 2013 . included among the bonus tracks is the non - album track " if i could only be what you want " , which was recorded during the hymns session and previously available on the loud music for loud people compilation .

godflesh delivers its last industrial hymn.

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" la vie en rose " was written in 1945 and released as a single in 1947 on the columbia label backed by " un refrain courait dans la rue . " like her other two big hits " non , je ne regrette rien " and " milord , " this piaf song has been recorded in english , with lyrics by american songwriter mack david . " la vie en rose " has appeared in numerous films and tv programmes , but the first film in which it was used was the neuf garçons , un coeur , a vehicle for piaf which was released in france on march 24 , 1948 , and in which naturally she performed the song herself . tony bennett performed this as a duet with k . d . lang for their 2002 album a wonderful world . the song was nominated for a grammy award for best pop collaboration with vocals but lost to " whenever i say your name , " by sting and mary j . blige . the album , however , did take home the prize for best traditional pop vocal album . grace jones did a radical bossa nova / disco interpretation of the song for her debut album portfolio . it became her first international hit single reaching the top 5 in france , italy and the netherlands and a staple of her repertoire . she told nme : " i didn ' t hear the original before i covered it because i didn ' t want to be affected by edith piaf ' s way of singing it . it ' s really different , but the melodies are still there . " the distinctive melody of this song makes it instantly recognizable . with music by louis guglielmi and regular piaf collaborator marguerite monnot , it has lyrics by piaf herself , and was the song that broke through for her internationally . the title translates literally as " life is pink , " but is generally taken to mean looking through rose - colored glasses , a well - known saying . we send out the songfacts newsletter once a month . it contains a big list of the new songs that were added , information on recent interviews , and updates on what ' s happening in the fishbowl . be the first to comment . . . allmusic relies heavily on javascript . please enable javascript in your browser to use the site fully .

the first press sold out by pre - order alone , so another press was made just 11 days later , which had a different cover . that version was reissued one month later on march 21 . on december 10 , another press was released in two covers ; the original and another new one . on april 21 , 1991 , one more different cover version was released that would become the cover used on all future reissues . la vie en rose was remastered , along with their second album basilisk , and released on april 21 , 1995 . it , along with the rest of the band ' s albums , was remastered and released again on april 18 , 2007 . the arrangement for all tracks is credited to cipher , except " 1999 - shy boy story - " , which is credited to cipher and jimmy of 44magnum . the title track was reworked into " bara iro no jinsei " for d ' erlanger ' s second album basilisk , which also included an acoustic arrangement of " i can ' t live without you " . " sadistic emotion " is a song from tetsu and kyo ' s previous band saver tiger , but the lyrics have been rewritten . a version of " lullaby " , titled " lullaby - 1990 - " , was released as a single in september 1990 , it included a ballad version of the song as a b - side . mucc later covered " la vie en rose " , featuring kyo , for their 2006 cover parade album . the extended version of " an aphrodisiac " originally on their 1990 single " darlin ' " , and two different versions of " lullaby " , one titled original and another the ballad rendition from " lullaby - 1990 - " , appear on d ' erlanger ' s 2007 greatest hits album pandora . their 2010 self - cover album a fabulous thing in rose includes new re - recordings of " la vie en rose " ( two versions , one being in english ) , " an aphrodisiac " ( two versions , one being a trance rock mix ) , " lazy sleazy " , and " sadistic emotion " .

" la vie en rose " was written in 1945 and released as a single in 1947.; The song "la vie en rose" was written in 1945 and released as a single in 1947. It has been recorded in English, with lyrics by American songwriter Mack David, and has appeared in numerous films and TV programs. The song has been covered by various artists, including Tony Bennett and K.D. Lang, and Grace Jones, who did a radical bossa nova/disco interpretation of the song for her debut album portfolio. The distinctive melody of this song makes it instantly recognizable, and it has been translated literally as "life is pink," but is generally taken to mean looking through rose-colored glasses.

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‘ bolan ’ s zip gun ’ was produced by marc bolan , without tony visconti for the first time . it featured the hit singles “ light of love ” and “ zip gun boogie ” . ‘ futuristic dragon ’ featured “ dreamy lady ” and “ new york city ” , bolan ’ s biggest latter - day hit . the book features a brand new 10 , 000 + word note by acknowledged bolan authority , mojo writer mark paytress , and for this edition we have commissioned additional research into the lyrics to present an authoritative version of bolan ’ s words . with a rarely - seen terry o ’ neill photograph featured on the front cover , the book also features ephemera and many press clippings from the era . notice : javascript is required for this content . for this deluxe media book edition , we have added 21 bonus outtakes and demos from the two albums , seven of which have been mastered from original first generation tapes in the possession of two dedicated fans – this is the first time these tapes have been used . # / * * render our error section if we have an error . * / # > < # / * * render any custom html after our field . * / # > { { { data . afterfield } } } < # / * * render our description text . * / # > { { { data . renderdesctext ( ) } } }

bolan boogie was released in april 1972 by record label fly . it reached number 1 in the uk albums chart .

The book includes a new 10,000+ word note by Mark Paytress, author of the acclaimed Bolan biography ‘Marc Bolan: Wild Child’, and for this edition we have commissioned additional research into the lyrics to present an authoritative version of Bolan’s words. With a rarely-seen Terry O’Neill photograph featured on the front cover, the book also features ephemera and many press clippings from the era. For this deluxe media book edition, we have added 21 bonus outtakes and demos from the two albums, seven of which have been mastered from original first generation tapes in the possession of two dedicated fans – this is the first time these tapes have been used.;

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the melodies are relatively straightforward , and probably composed on an acoustic before being soaked in electric guitar fuzz for more muscularity . as such they ' re eminently hummable without being remotely wussy , like they might be in the hands of a singer / songwriter . the opening track , " sunnyside , " offers some insight into this aesthetic , opening with a pretty acoustic riff and longing for a girl ' s attention , continuing for two minutes before the fuzz - box kicks in and graham intones , " i know you like a tightrope walker , mingled with a coattail rider . " it leads breathlessly into the album ' s best track , " ft . lauderdale , " an energetic rush that comes on like superchunk ' s " slack motherfucker , " and surveys similar underachieving territory as it sketches a valet and a waitress who dream of bigger things , as graham sings , " i think i think i think i ' m so creative , " wearing his insecurity like a rash he can ' t hide . so it goes , from " all of my friends with degress , just staring back over counters making minimum wage , " ( " hey , hey , i ' m worn out " ) to " some say i look shook up , or just abandoned , hey , well you just make the call " ( the punchy " something that i need " ) , as graham pines to share the assurance of those he sees ( " but they ' re not the sharing type " ) . toward the album ' s end , graham longs for all his old pot - smoking buddies who moved away or moved on , leaving him isolated and alone with " all my clean friends , " in a particularly poignant culmination of the album ' s themes . cheap girls have announced that they will be releasing an acoustic version of their sophomore album , 2009 ' s my roaring 20 ' s , digitally via quote unquote records . as with all quote unquote releases , the album will be free , with an optional donation . any donations for the album will go toward paying for cheap girls singer / bassist ian graham ' s upcoming knee surgery . in this manner , the album ' s title , my roaring 20 ' s , offers suitable understatement , and overall it feels like a breakfast club for overeducated , irresolute slackers - - hardly an uncommon malady for one ' s early 20s . the unsettled emotions are balanced with chunky , straightforward melodies that channel the cathartic release of frustration , and make the 10 - track , 27 - minute album a thorough joy . cheap girls releasing acoustic album , proceeds to pay for singer ' s surgery | punknews . org with the ' 80s retreating further into the rear view , perhaps it ' s finally time to shitcan the guyliner and white pancake makeup of new - and dark - wave fascinations . late - ' 80s alt - rock is a comparatively welcome replacement for all the gloomy would - be ian curtis and robert smith clones clogging the underground with their twitchy , synth - addled moodiness . one of the finest proponents of this next wave sound is lansing , michigan , trio cheap girls . they fashion catchy , distortion - drenched paeans that seep a vaguely melancholy air ( credit the downbeat vocal delivery ) and hit like a knuckle - protruding frog punch . their most immediate touchstone is bill janovitz ' s buffalo tom , whose vocals frontmam ian graham greatly resembles , though the crunchy , overdriven major chord guitar melodies equally call to mind acts like superchunk , the meices , seaweed and early lemonheads ( all of whom came to life in the last couple years of the ' 80s ) . we recorded this a couple years back and have been trying to figure out a decent time to get it out . it is exactly what it seems like - an acoustic version of our second record . not simply a boring guitar / vocal record , but with plenty of additional fun things that we thought were a good idea throughout recording . i ' m listening to it right now and i ' ve gotta say that it certainly retains a fair amount of " charm . " linkin park have forgiven korn ’ s guitarist for “ . . . here ’ s what taylor swift would sound like . . . there ’ s a petition for wonder woman to . . . the record will be released on january 14 , 2013 . you can read the full post about it here . cheap girls : â € œa long decemberâ € ( a . v . club ) terms of use privacy policy contact us about punknews . org a day to remember share video for “ we . . . pumpkin spice meets pizza in this frankenstein - like food . . . brazilian judge makes controversial decision approving “ gay conversion . . . bhad bhabie releases new song , we ’ re wondering . . . the maine debut dreamy new music video for “ . . . asking alexandria unleash first new song since danny . . . ‘ rick and morty ’ co - creator dan harmon tears down . . . taco bell serves up an egg - cellent breakfast with . . . limbs have signed with equal vision records and . . . this ‘ hocus pocus ’ - themed beauty line is a . . . always stay up to date . sign up for the ap newsletter

the album was recorded in january 2010 in dimondale , michigan .

the album was recorded a couple years back.

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the melodies are relatively straightforward , and probably composed on an acoustic before being soaked in electric guitar fuzz for more muscularity . as such they ' re eminently hummable without being remotely wussy , like they might be in the hands of a singer / songwriter . the opening track , " sunnyside , " offers some insight into this aesthetic , opening with a pretty acoustic riff and longing for a girl ' s attention , continuing for two minutes before the fuzz - box kicks in and graham intones , " i know you like a tightrope walker , mingled with a coattail rider . " it leads breathlessly into the album ' s best track , " ft . lauderdale , " an energetic rush that comes on like superchunk ' s " slack motherfucker , " and surveys similar underachieving territory as it sketches a valet and a waitress who dream of bigger things , as graham sings , " i think i think i think i ' m so creative , " wearing his insecurity like a rash he can ' t hide . so it goes , from " all of my friends with degress , just staring back over counters making minimum wage , " ( " hey , hey , i ' m worn out " ) to " some say i look shook up , or just abandoned , hey , well you just make the call " ( the punchy " something that i need " ) , as graham pines to share the assurance of those he sees ( " but they ' re not the sharing type " ) . toward the album ' s end , graham longs for all his old pot - smoking buddies who moved away or moved on , leaving him isolated and alone with " all my clean friends , " in a particularly poignant culmination of the album ' s themes . cheap girls have announced that they will be releasing an acoustic version of their sophomore album , 2009 ' s my roaring 20 ' s , digitally via quote unquote records . as with all quote unquote releases , the album will be free , with an optional donation . any donations for the album will go toward paying for cheap girls singer / bassist ian graham ' s upcoming knee surgery . in this manner , the album ' s title , my roaring 20 ' s , offers suitable understatement , and overall it feels like a breakfast club for overeducated , irresolute slackers - - hardly an uncommon malady for one ' s early 20s . the unsettled emotions are balanced with chunky , straightforward melodies that channel the cathartic release of frustration , and make the 10 - track , 27 - minute album a thorough joy . cheap girls releasing acoustic album , proceeds to pay for singer ' s surgery | punknews . org with the ' 80s retreating further into the rear view , perhaps it ' s finally time to shitcan the guyliner and white pancake makeup of new - and dark - wave fascinations . late - ' 80s alt - rock is a comparatively welcome replacement for all the gloomy would - be ian curtis and robert smith clones clogging the underground with their twitchy , synth - addled moodiness . one of the finest proponents of this next wave sound is lansing , michigan , trio cheap girls . they fashion catchy , distortion - drenched paeans that seep a vaguely melancholy air ( credit the downbeat vocal delivery ) and hit like a knuckle - protruding frog punch . their most immediate touchstone is bill janovitz ' s buffalo tom , whose vocals frontmam ian graham greatly resembles , though the crunchy , overdriven major chord guitar melodies equally call to mind acts like superchunk , the meices , seaweed and early lemonheads ( all of whom came to life in the last couple years of the ' 80s ) . we recorded this a couple years back and have been trying to figure out a decent time to get it out . it is exactly what it seems like - an acoustic version of our second record . not simply a boring guitar / vocal record , but with plenty of additional fun things that we thought were a good idea throughout recording . i ' m listening to it right now and i ' ve gotta say that it certainly retains a fair amount of " charm . " linkin park have forgiven korn ’ s guitarist for “ . . . here ’ s what taylor swift would sound like . . . there ’ s a petition for wonder woman to . . . the record will be released on january 14 , 2013 . you can read the full post about it here . cheap girls : â € œa long decemberâ € ( a . v . club ) terms of use privacy policy contact us about punknews . org a day to remember share video for “ we . . . pumpkin spice meets pizza in this frankenstein - like food . . . brazilian judge makes controversial decision approving “ gay conversion . . . bhad bhabie releases new song , we ’ re wondering . . . the maine debut dreamy new music video for “ . . . asking alexandria unleash first new song since danny . . . ‘ rick and morty ’ co - creator dan harmon tears down . . . taco bell serves up an egg - cellent breakfast with . . . limbs have signed with equal vision records and . . . this ‘ hocus pocus ’ - themed beauty line is a . . . always stay up to date . sign up for the ap newsletter

the album was made available to download free of charge from quote unquote records ' website with donations being accepted to help pay for medical bills related to bass player ian graham ' s knee surgery .

the album was released on january 14, 2013.

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nathaniel rogers is a visiting assistant professor of studio art . a native of charlottesville , virginia , rogers is a 2002 graduate of davidson and holds an m . f . a . from the maryland institute college of art . his work has been included in several solo and group exhibitions . he will present an artist ’ s talk at 7 : 30 pm on wednesday , march 14 , during an opening reception . artist website : www . nathanielrogers . com opening reception : wednesday , march 14 , 2012 , 7 – 9 p . m . regina josé galindo : acts of endurance by barbara schreiber regina josé galindo ’ s performances are often shocking and degrading . sometimes naked , she is tasered , hit , bloodied , anesthetized , urinated on , or left for dead . “ bearing witness , ” at north carolina ’ s david son college last fall , was galindo ’ s first solo show in the united states . curator lia newman gathered [ … ]

the album debuted at # 11 on the aria charts on 27 june 2011 and at # 6 on the australian itunes chart .

Nathaniel Rogers received positive reviews for his exhibition.

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tajmo : the taj mahal & keb ' mo ' band sees blues titans taj mahal and keb ' mo ' share the stage with an all - star band for an exciting night of music , performing songs from their long - anticipated collaborative album . black pacific will open the show . a performance of songs from the long - anticipated collaborative album . black pacific opens the show . taj mahal joins " the last waltz 40th tour " featuring : warren haynes , dr . john , don was & more the duke and duchess attended a bollywood inspired charity gala at the taj mahal palace hotel on their first day in india . pic : getty images the duke and duchess attended a bollywood inspired charity gala at the taj mahal palace hotel on their first day in india . pic : getty images update required to play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your flash plugin . tajmo ' s acoustic set broadcast on b . b . king ' s bluesville siriusxm 9 . 1 - 9 . 4 . 17 this iframe contains the logic required to handle ajax powered gravity forms . all possible flavors of great alibi stories , events and deals delivered to your inbox each week . © 1996 - 2017 weekly alibi | webmaster @ alibi . com | privacy policy kate and william lay a wreath to honour the soldiers from indian regiments who served in world war i , at india gate . pic : getty the royal couple pose at india gate . pic : getty the royal couple visit the slums in mumbai . pic : getty william shows off his football skills , playing with the children of the slums in mumbai . pic : getty a local youth dances for the couple , while on a visit to the mumbai slums . pic : getty howzat ! kate plays cricket with children who are part of an ngo , at mumbai ' s iconic recreation ground , the oval maidan . pic : getty kate helps to sort clothes as she takes a tour of the new each charity shop in holt , norfolk . pic : getty images kate attends the commonwealth day service at westminster abbey in london on march 14th . pic : pa images prince harry wears a pheta turban after being given the honour of ' village head man ' during a visit to the village of leorani in nepal . picture : pa the queen visits the new land of the lions , at london zoo on march 17th . pic : pa images william and kate visit a mentoring programme which supports young people who are facing emotional , behavioral and relational challenges in london , on march 11th . pic : pa images we love that this pair have a good sense of humour , although prince william doesn ' t look too happy about his mouthful of snow . pic : getty images those hats ! those smiles ! it ' s the first family holiday as a foursome in the french alps . pic : getty images kate takes part in a tennis workshop with andy murray ' s mother judy at a school in edinburgh on 24th feb . pic : getty images queen elizabeth unveiled the new roundel for a crossrail line which is still under construction on february 23 . picture : getty charles and camilla try their hands at piping easter eggs during their visit to a cookery school in yorkshire on feb 18th . picture : getty the couple flew by helicopter to the base where prince william spent three years as a search and rescue helicopter pilot . on february 18 . picture : getty the duchess of cambridge supports the launch of the huffington post uk ' s initiative ' young minds matter ' by guest editing the huffington post uk on 17th feb . picture : getty no , no - she ' s just reading a roald dahl book ahead of the ' wondercrump world of roald dahl ' exhibition which celebrates the author ' s centenary on 16th february . the duchess of cornwall is awarded an honourary doctorate at the university of southampton on 11th february . picture : getty the duchess of cambridge meets cadets during the 75th anniversary of the raf air cadets on 7th february . picture : getty prince harry speaks to 97 - year old winifred hodson during a visit to see the impact of floods in st michael ' s on wyre on 5th february . picture : getty kylie minogue and prince charles attend a pre - dinner reception for the prince ' s trust invest in futures gala dinner on 4th february , 2016 . picture : getty kate takes part in some ' music therapy ' as she attends the anna freud centre family school christmas party on 15th december . kate shared these pictures of george ' s first day at montessori school - he spent a couple of hours there to settling him before properly starting . kate took these adorable pictures of princess charlotte at just six months old . the snaps were a thank you to the british media for allowing the children to grow up away from the spotlight . picture : getty images members of the royal family and the middleton family at sandringham house after princess charlotte ' s christening . picture : twitter famed photographer mario testino took this beautiful photograph of prince george ahead of his second birthday . celebrating george ' s first birthday with a visit to the sensational butterflies exhibition at the natural history museum , london . picture : getty prince george plays with toys as the duke and duchess of cambridge and prince george visit plunket , a child welfare group at government house , wellington , during their official tour to new zealand . picture : pa prince george plays with toys as the duke and duchess of cambridge and prince george visit plunket , a child welfare group at government house , wellington , during their official tour to new zealand . picture : pa taking it easy with a good book today ? @ kategarraway has some perfect songs for you today on smooth . . . pic . twitter . com / c6rrcyllim we use cookies on our site . by continuing to browse you are agreeing to our use of these cookies .

the allmusic review by richard s . ginell states " more disco excursions for capitol ' s a & r department and more listless themes for henderson ' s horn to purvey , although his solo contributions are somewhat more involving this time " .

TajMo received positive reviews.

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most successful video game spin - off soundtrack album : released on august 15 , 1995 , the mortal kombat soundtrack album , which accompanied the $ 100 million movie , went platinum within ten days of release . the album included contributions from artists as diverse as orbital , napalm death and traci lords . on the other hand , ed boon ’ s dedication to voicing scorpion in every mortal kombat game is definitely a feat worthy of recognition . all of the records together paint a good picture of how revolutionary the franchise has been and how it has shaped the fighting game genre and video games as a whole . step aside , street fighter . get out of here , tekken . guinness world records has decided to showcase mortal kombat and its “ laundry list of gutsy feats . ” in celebration of the upcoming release of mortal kombat ( mortal kombat 9 ) , guinness has provided us with a large list of records held by the mortal kombat franchise . largest promotional campaign for a fighting video game : according to cnn , in 1995 mortal kombat staged the largest ever promotional campaign for a videogame and its related products . leaving aside initial pre - release promotion , the mortal kombat movie opened on 2 , 000 screens in the usa on august 18 of that year , followed by a direct - to - video digital animation special on august 29 , a live - action mortal kombat tour launched from radio city music hall in new york on september 14 , an interactive cd - rom on october 1 and finally the release of mortal kombat 3 the video game on october 15 . most numbered entries in a fighting game series : the largest fighting game series is mortal kombat . it has gone through more iterations than any other fighting game series . the ninth installment is due in 2011 . although street fighter has been running far longer than mortal kombat , and has more variations available to buy , it has only reached the fourth change to its core gameplay . street fighter iv arrived in 2008 . earliest 3d fighting game to offer online play : although online play is now a standard feature in all new fighting games , the first online playable 3d fighter was mortal kombat : deception , released in 2004 . the game offered one - on - one fighting between two players over the internet , in addition to two , more sedate mini games – puzzle kombat and chess kombat . while you wait for the latest mortal kombat to hit the shelves be sure and take a look at game rant ’ s top 10 best mortal kombat fatalities as well as the new babality videos . mortal kombat started way back in 1992 and became famous in arcades for its violent and gory gameplay as well as unique characters . gamers couldn ’ t get enough and parents couldn ’ t slow it down . in fact , the game was so controversial it is the reason the esrb was established . the series has been quiet the last few years , but is looking to burst back onto the scene with a heavy dose of what made the game popular in the first place . the upcoming mortal kombat reboot returns to its 2d roots and claims to have fun gameplay , loads of blood , and a large amount of exciting fatalities . the records below are taken from the guinness world records 2011 gamer ’ s edition . check them out and reminisce about your favorite mortal kombat experiences . longest - serving videogame voice actor : the longest - serving videogame voice actor is ed boon ( usa ) , the creator of mortal kombat ( netherrealm studios , 1991 ) , who has voiced the character scorpion in every iteration of the game since its debut . earliest game to trigger the set - up of a software ratings board : established in 1994 , the entertainment software rating board ( esrb ) is an industry organization set up in response to the public reaction to mortal kombat . in an effort to avoid compulsory censorship , the esrb set about applying ratings to games similar to those applied to movies . the move came as a consequence of pressure from the us congress . earliest one - on - one fighting game to use digitized sprites : the 1992 launch of mortal kombat offered something that no other beat - ’ em - up had . in addition to ultra - violence and killing moves , it presented a brand new level of realism through the use of digitized sprites . rather than using hand - drawn animation characters , the sprites used were based on graphics created using digitized footage of real actors . earliest video game poster to be censored : on april 22 , 2003 , britain ’ s advertising standard ’ s authority ( asa ) took the then unprecedented step of condemning the poster campaign promoting mortal kombat : deadly alliance . they claimed that the poster - which showed a “ hoodie ” wiping his bloodstained hand on a businessman above the words “ it ’ s in us all ” – was “ irresponsible ” and “ condoned violence ” . the poster was unsurprisingly withdrawn . earliest successful console fighting game : although a very popular arcade game , when mortal kombat was released for the home market it took an incredible $ 1 billion - a - year in the first two full years of release . needless to say , the game very quickly established itself as the number one choice among fighting gamers the world over . highest grossing film based on a beat ’ em up video game : mortal kombat ( usa , 1996 ) still holds the record for the highest grossing movie based on a beat ’ em up video game , having taken an impressive $ 122 million . many of the records are impressive , but some of them are quite a stretch . seriously , is “ highest grossing film based on a beat ’ em up video game ” something to brag about ? the movie isn ’ t anything to write home about and i ’ m pretty sure mortal kombat doesn ’ t belong in the beat ’ em up genre anyway . mortal kombat will be available april 19 , 2011 for xbox 360 and ps3 . tags : mortal kombat , netherrealm studios , ps3 , warner bros . interactive riaa ’ s historic gold ® & platinum ® program defines success in the recorded music industry . originally conceived to honor artists and track sound recording sales , gold & platinum awards have come to stand as a benchmark of success for any artist — whether they ’ ve just released their first song or greatest hits album . french montana unforgettable ( feat . swae lee ) september 8 , 2017 epic single title : unforgettable ( feat . swae lee ) the recording industry association of america ® ( riaa ) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies . its members comprise the most vibrant record industry in the world , investing in great artists to help them reach their potential and connect to their fans . nearly 85 % of all legitimate recorded music produced and sold in the united states is created , manufactured or distributed by riaa members .

mortal kombat was nominated for the motion picture sound editors , usa golden reel award . it won the bmi film & tv awards bmi film music award . the soundtrack went platinum in less than a year reaching no . 10 on the billboard 200 , and was included in the 2011 guinness world records gamer ' s edition as the " most successful video game spin - off soundtrack album " . its popularity inspired the album mortal kombat : more kombat .

the mortal kombat soundtrack album went platinum within ten days of release.

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most successful video game spin - off soundtrack album : released on august 15 , 1995 , the mortal kombat soundtrack album , which accompanied the $ 100 million movie , went platinum within ten days of release . the album included contributions from artists as diverse as orbital , napalm death and traci lords . on the other hand , ed boon ’ s dedication to voicing scorpion in every mortal kombat game is definitely a feat worthy of recognition . all of the records together paint a good picture of how revolutionary the franchise has been and how it has shaped the fighting game genre and video games as a whole . step aside , street fighter . get out of here , tekken . guinness world records has decided to showcase mortal kombat and its “ laundry list of gutsy feats . ” in celebration of the upcoming release of mortal kombat ( mortal kombat 9 ) , guinness has provided us with a large list of records held by the mortal kombat franchise . largest promotional campaign for a fighting video game : according to cnn , in 1995 mortal kombat staged the largest ever promotional campaign for a videogame and its related products . leaving aside initial pre - release promotion , the mortal kombat movie opened on 2 , 000 screens in the usa on august 18 of that year , followed by a direct - to - video digital animation special on august 29 , a live - action mortal kombat tour launched from radio city music hall in new york on september 14 , an interactive cd - rom on october 1 and finally the release of mortal kombat 3 the video game on october 15 . most numbered entries in a fighting game series : the largest fighting game series is mortal kombat . it has gone through more iterations than any other fighting game series . the ninth installment is due in 2011 . although street fighter has been running far longer than mortal kombat , and has more variations available to buy , it has only reached the fourth change to its core gameplay . street fighter iv arrived in 2008 . earliest 3d fighting game to offer online play : although online play is now a standard feature in all new fighting games , the first online playable 3d fighter was mortal kombat : deception , released in 2004 . the game offered one - on - one fighting between two players over the internet , in addition to two , more sedate mini games – puzzle kombat and chess kombat . while you wait for the latest mortal kombat to hit the shelves be sure and take a look at game rant ’ s top 10 best mortal kombat fatalities as well as the new babality videos . mortal kombat started way back in 1992 and became famous in arcades for its violent and gory gameplay as well as unique characters . gamers couldn ’ t get enough and parents couldn ’ t slow it down . in fact , the game was so controversial it is the reason the esrb was established . the series has been quiet the last few years , but is looking to burst back onto the scene with a heavy dose of what made the game popular in the first place . the upcoming mortal kombat reboot returns to its 2d roots and claims to have fun gameplay , loads of blood , and a large amount of exciting fatalities . the records below are taken from the guinness world records 2011 gamer ’ s edition . check them out and reminisce about your favorite mortal kombat experiences . longest - serving videogame voice actor : the longest - serving videogame voice actor is ed boon ( usa ) , the creator of mortal kombat ( netherrealm studios , 1991 ) , who has voiced the character scorpion in every iteration of the game since its debut . earliest game to trigger the set - up of a software ratings board : established in 1994 , the entertainment software rating board ( esrb ) is an industry organization set up in response to the public reaction to mortal kombat . in an effort to avoid compulsory censorship , the esrb set about applying ratings to games similar to those applied to movies . the move came as a consequence of pressure from the us congress . earliest one - on - one fighting game to use digitized sprites : the 1992 launch of mortal kombat offered something that no other beat - ’ em - up had . in addition to ultra - violence and killing moves , it presented a brand new level of realism through the use of digitized sprites . rather than using hand - drawn animation characters , the sprites used were based on graphics created using digitized footage of real actors . earliest video game poster to be censored : on april 22 , 2003 , britain ’ s advertising standard ’ s authority ( asa ) took the then unprecedented step of condemning the poster campaign promoting mortal kombat : deadly alliance . they claimed that the poster - which showed a “ hoodie ” wiping his bloodstained hand on a businessman above the words “ it ’ s in us all ” – was “ irresponsible ” and “ condoned violence ” . the poster was unsurprisingly withdrawn . earliest successful console fighting game : although a very popular arcade game , when mortal kombat was released for the home market it took an incredible $ 1 billion - a - year in the first two full years of release . needless to say , the game very quickly established itself as the number one choice among fighting gamers the world over . highest grossing film based on a beat ’ em up video game : mortal kombat ( usa , 1996 ) still holds the record for the highest grossing movie based on a beat ’ em up video game , having taken an impressive $ 122 million . many of the records are impressive , but some of them are quite a stretch . seriously , is “ highest grossing film based on a beat ’ em up video game ” something to brag about ? the movie isn ’ t anything to write home about and i ’ m pretty sure mortal kombat doesn ’ t belong in the beat ’ em up genre anyway . mortal kombat will be available april 19 , 2011 for xbox 360 and ps3 . tags : mortal kombat , netherrealm studios , ps3 , warner bros . interactive riaa ’ s historic gold ® & platinum ® program defines success in the recorded music industry . originally conceived to honor artists and track sound recording sales , gold & platinum awards have come to stand as a benchmark of success for any artist — whether they ’ ve just released their first song or greatest hits album . french montana unforgettable ( feat . swae lee ) september 8 , 2017 epic single title : unforgettable ( feat . swae lee ) the recording industry association of america ® ( riaa ) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies . its members comprise the most vibrant record industry in the world , investing in great artists to help them reach their potential and connect to their fans . nearly 85 % of all legitimate recorded music produced and sold in the united states is created , manufactured or distributed by riaa members .

chart positions from billboard magazine ( north america ) :

the mortal kombat soundtrack album went platinum within ten days of release.

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globally celebrated progressive rock / cutting - edge metal innovators between the buried and me ( btbam ) recently announced that their new album , the parallax ii : future sequence , will be released via metal blade records on october 9th , in north america , and october 5th / 8th in europe . as some fans are already aware via live bootlegs on youtube , the first single btbam is performing live and releasing is entitled telos . the song can be heard in its entirety below : vocalist and keyboardist tommy rogers adds his thoughts on the musical direction of the parallax ii : future sequence . “ this album is between the buried and me on steroids . i feel like we have created an album that perfectly mirrors the band we ’ ve been trying to create since day one . an album that has sounds that will stimulate many genres and music fans alike . a conceptual journey that takes the listener to worlds that seem familiar and worlds that make you scratch your head . from start to finish this is music we want to create , not music we think people want us to create . we create songs that keep us ( and hopefully you ) excited about heavy music . keep listening … something new will be there each time . enjoy the music … we enjoyed writing it . ” when watter first appeared fully formed in 2014 as a trio featuring founding members of grails and slint , most assumed the mercurial group would vanish into the ether just like the foggy echoes of sound they crafted on their debut album , this world . instead , they toured the us with their longtime friends in om , and returned home to begin work on an ambitious new recording studio , from which their new album , history of the future was born . as with their first album , the songs on history of the future evolved from many long days and nights of improvisation , experimentation , and collaboration . in many ways , the guests – which include , among others , britt walford ( slint ) , dominic cipolla ( phantom family halo , torres ) , rachel grimes ( rachel ’ s ) , bundy k . brown ( tortoise ) , and todd cook ( shipping news , the for carnation ) – and the gear were as vital to the creative process as the core duo of riles and multi - instrumentalist tyler trotter . it is this exploratory nature that breathes life into watter , and turns ephemeral into eternal . regarding the concept of the parallax ii : future sequence , the new full - length album picks up where the 2011 ep , the parallax : hypersleep dialogues , left off . “ the two main characters of the story take on a journey through space and time with the unenviable task of having to cure the flaws of humanity by any means necessary . while the ep served mostly as an introduction to the characters , future sequence contains the action of the story . the lyrics are written in the stream of consciousness style , which really helps to capture the perspective and emotion of the characters . we really enjoyed the challenge of writing this record , and i think we were all pleasantly surprised with how well the music and lyrics jived with one another . i couldn ’ t be happier with how future sequence turned out , ” comments guitarist paul waggoner . future ' s self - titled album arrives this friday . yesterday , future announced that he will be releasing his self - titled album future on friday , february 17 and going on tour with migos , tory lanez and kodak black this spring . the future tracklist has now been revealed on itunes . it is unclear if future is withholding the features or pursuing a ds2 - like , low - feature strategy . tellus360 is an irish pub located in the heart of downtown lancaster , pa . we feature a great selection of whiskeys , irish beers , and local craft brews . every inch of the building oozes history from the 100 - year old irish bar to the planetarium disco ball , from the green roof to games lounge . we also offer a full , robust menu which features some great irish cuisine and all our personal favorites . we are also a music venue , with live music and dj ’ s nearly every night of the week , including nationally and internationally touring bands and artists . we also feature a wide variety of spoken word events . our venue features three rooms and a green roof that overlooks the city . each space has an open bar . we also host private events from business gatherings to birthday parties and weddings . also available on metalblade . com / btbam are exclusive pre - order bundles , including a pre - order only t - shirt and a limited edition btbam spacesuit . quantities on the deluxe bundles are limited , so order yours early . the parallax ii : future sequence , which clocks in at approximately 72 minutes , features artwork from charlotte , north carolina artist and designer chandler owen ( underoath , shai hulud , and hopesfall ) . the group – tommy rogers ( vocals / keyboards ) , paul waggoner ( guitar ) , dustie waring ( guitar ) , blake richardson ( drums / percussion ) dan briggs ( bass ) – are currently touring as direct support to cannibal corpse on the summer slaughter tour 2012 , which kicked off with a sold out show at the house of blues in hollywood on july 20th . 08 / 15 detroit , mi st . andrew ’ s updated news , pre - orders , and tour information will be made available via facebook . com / btbamofficial and metalblade . com / btbam . marty friedman announces u . s . headline tour with scale the summit & the fine constant metalassaultla [ at ] gmail . com cd - $ 12 . 00 usd lp • black vinyl - $ 15 . 00 usd lp • transparent dark red colored vinyl - $ 18 . 00 usd © 1996 - 2017 temporary residence ltd . get the hottest music , news and videos delivered directly to your inbox . tell me about hot new hip hop news .

specifying in a three star review by hm magazine , nate lake regards , " telos is mixed very well , providing a crisp sound that stands out in a scene of generic metalcore acts . " matt conner , indicating in a three star review from ccm magazine , recognizing , " forevermore , solid state ’ s newest signing , is going for ' interesting and enjoyable ' on their new album , telos . " signaling in a four star review from jesus freak hideout , michael weaver responds , " forevermore have a lot to offer metal fans in telos . it ' s certainly not the greatest metal album i ' ve heard and it ' s not even the greatest debut i ' ve heard , but it is a really , really solid release . . . forevermore have some stout competition by releasing their album the same day as metalcore stalwarts war of ages ' stellar release , supreme chaos , but telos can definitely compete . " brody b . , writes in a four star review from indie vision music , replying , " forevermore have crafted an enjoyable and incredibly solid debut record filled with tracks that show immense potential . " awarding the album seven and a half stars for jesus wired , topher p . writes , " for the most part the flow is a good thing ; however there are times when the continuity grows tiresome , and everything seems to be a little monotonous . "

the parallax ii : future sequence, which clocks in at approximately 72 minutes, features artwork from charlotte, north carolina artist and designer chandler owen ( underoath, shai hulud, and hopesfall ).

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b . a . r . s . stands for the barry adrian reese story , a symbolic title that announces cassidy ' s transition to a more mature businessman approach . ok , so it ’ s not the most original album concept ( did he not hear t . i . vs . t . i . p . ? ) , but he still makes it work . the album begins with the aptly - titled b . a . r . s . vs . da hustla , a full - fledged rap battle between his two personas complete with the kind of gimmicky boxing sound effects and audience commentary the new and improved cassidy no longer needs , but the point is b . a . r . s . walks away with the title . it ’ s all barry adrian reese from here on out , a change that ’ s immediately evident on the standout track innocent . cassidy ’ s longtime production partner swizz beatz drops a beat that deftly balances a sorrowful piano harmony and bangin ' percussion . it ’ s the perfect stage for cassidy to bust his best storytelling rhymes as he breaks down the shooting and his subsequent trial with a painfully honest and skilled flow . if anyone says cassidy ’ s flow hasn ’ t changed have them listen to innocent … then tell them to shut up . his first album since completing jail time and surviving a near - fatal car accident in 2006 , cassidy ' s full surface / j set " b . a . r . s . the barry adrian reese story " begins at no . 10 after shifting 63 , 000 . his sophomore release , 2005 ' s " i ' m a hustla , " started at no . 5 with 93 , 000 . relax , you don ’ t have to praise jesus and discuss politics to enjoy b . a . r . s . , cassidy still knows how to party . cash rulez is undoubtedly the album ’ s best rider thanks to a shaking beat by hi - tek and some rapid fire rhymes from bone thugs and eve , who absolutely kills the mic by the way . it ’ s been said that cassidy can only rhyme slow , well cash rulez disproves that theory . in fact the major weakness of his flow is his tendency to end every line with the same word ; “ telling ain ’ t my twist i ain ’ t that kind of boy , homes / but a lot of n * * * as singing like the commodores , homes , ” but that ’ s a relatively minor complaint . the truth is b . a . r . s . exceeds expectations by a long shot , plus gives me more evidence for my invincible principle . it will be fascinating to watch where cassidy goes from here - but first he ' s got to go more than a month without almost dying . if kanye was challenging the industry ’ s reluctance to put religious tracks on the radio with jesus walks , then cassidy ’ s a full fledged missionary . the tracks leanin ’ on the lord and done for me are as close to gospel as you ’ ll find on a mainstream hip - hop album , he even says “ jesus was a gangster . ” now i ’ m not exactly the church going type , but it ’ s good to see an artist speaking about his spiritual beliefs when most rappers are afraid to admit they can even spell god . the big man upstairs isn ’ t the only thing cassidy ’ s got on his mind , b . a . r . s . touches on everything from black power to the current state of hip - hop . damn i miss the game is an ode to a time when hip - hop was about more than jewelry that has cassidy spitting , “ run dmc never killed anybody in their rhyme ” over a shockingly subtle swizzy beat . cassidy might just rock the “ gangster with a social consciousness ” flow better than anyone in the game - and yes i ’ m a little surprised to be typing those words . according to the invincible principle , cassidy ’ s an absolute lock to make it big . life ' s been rough for the philly rapper : a gunfight outside his home resulted in murder charges , he did serious jail time after barely avoiding a life sentence , then was almost killed in a car accident upon his release . on the plus side , all these hard times have apparently inspired a man best known for ring tone worthy songs like hotel and get no better to make b . a . r . s . , an album that instantly makes cassidy a force to be reckoned with . i ’ m seriously considering getting into a terrible car accident later tonight , preferably after i ’ ve been shot . i ’ m not suicidal , it just seems like a near - death experience is the quickest path to success . 50 went from mixtape buzz to industry heavyweight after taking a few slugs to the face , and kanye blew up by spitting a song through the wire of a broken jaw from a car accident . there ’ s just something about nearly dying that elevates rappers to the next level . it ’ s a phenomenon i ’ m going to call the invincible principle . selling 87 , 000 copies , britney spears ' " blackout " ( jive ) slips 2 - 7 with a 70 % sales hit in its second week . at no . 8 , taylor swift ' s self - titled big machine debut flies from no . 26 with a 156 % sales increase ( 68 , 000 ) in its 55th week . the boost came with the album ' s dvd - enhanced reissue and her horizon award win at the recent cma awards . teenaged r & b heartthrob chris brown starts at no . 4 with his sophomore jive album , " exclusive , " which sold 294 , 000 . his self - titled 2005 debut opened at no . 2 with 154 , 000 . " exclusive " features brown ' s recent hot 100 chart - topper , " kiss kiss , " featuring t - pain . after bowing at no . 1 last week , the eagles ' " long road out of eden " ( eagles recording co . ) slips to no . 2 with 359 , 000 , a 49 % sales decrease . garth brooks ' " the ultimate hits " ( pearl ) debuts at no . 3 after shifting 352 , 000 units . brooks ' last studio set , 2001 ' s " scarecrow , " debuted at no . 1 with 466 , 000 . his only releases since then have been wal - mart exclusives and were thus not eligible to appear on the billboard 200 . other big debuts this week include latin reggaeton duo wisin & yandel ' s " wisin vs . yandel : los extraterrestres " ( machete ) at no . 14 with 53 , 000 , country quartet little big town ' s " place to land " ( equity music group ) at no . 24 with 35 , 000 , the def jam score / soundtrack to " american gangster " at no . 36 with 21 , 000 and the starbucks entertainment holiday compilation " stockings by the fire " at no . 43 with 18 , 000 . jay - z scores his 10th no . 1 album on the billboard 200 , as " american gangster " ( def jam ) debuts on top this week after selling 425 , 000 copies in the united states , according to nielsen soundscan . the rapper thus ties elvis presley in second place for the most no . 1 albums on the chart ; only the beatles have had more , with 19 . carrie underwood ' s 19 recordings / arista nashville set " carnival ride " falls 3 - 5 with 121 , 000 ( - 29 % ) , while josh groban ' s holiday album , " noel " ( 143 / reprise ) , ascends 8 - 6 with a 52 % sales increase to 116 , 000 . since 1998 , all eight of jay - z ' s solo studio albums have hit no . 1 , in addition to his " collision course " project with linkin park and his " unfinished business " collaboration with r . kelly . jay - z scores his 10th no . 1 album on the billboard 200 , as " american gangster " ( def jam ) debuts on top this week after selling 425 , 000 copies in the united states , according to nielsen soundscan . the the online extension of billboard magazine , billboard . biz is the essential online destination for the music business . © the dj booth llc . original material is licensed under a creative commons license permitting non - commercial sharing with attribution . it is not okay to listen to accused serial rapist r . kelly angels & airwaves ' second geffen album , " i - empire , " begins at no . 9 with 66 , 000 . the band ' s first set , " we don ' t need to whisper , " bowed higher , at no . 4 , with 127 , 000 in may 2006 . get the plug app by djbooth and get the best hip - hop writing and news delivered daily . i ’ m seriously considering getting into a terrible car accident later tonight , preferably . . . album sales are up 7 . 5 % from last week at 9 . 95 million units and down 16 . 8 % from the same week in 2006 ( 11 . 95 million ) . jay - z leapfrogs eagles , britney for no . 1 debut | billboard jay - z leapfrogs eagles , britney for no . 1 debut © 2017 billboard . all rights reserved .

the album was originally titled this time around , then it was changed to it is what it is and finally to b . a . r . s . the barry adrian reese story . cassidy named the album b . a . r . s . after spending 8 months behind bars ( in prison ) . b . a . r . s are also his initials , barry adrian reese [ story ] . the album features songs about his accident and his time in jail as well as his relationship with god . he also created a b . a . r . s . competition freestyle battle with finalists , g . o . d . jewels , 21 , of chicago , il , rocky , 17 , of detroit , mi , and lil ' chugga , 23 , of , columbia , tn on october 10 , 2007 live on mtv ' s sucker free .

b. a. r. s. received positive reviews.; Generate a concise summary focusing on the background aspect for Text: b. a. r. s. stands for the barry adrian reese story, a symbolic title that announces cassidy's transition to a more mature businessman approach. ok, so it ’ s not the most original album concept ( did he not hear t. i. vs. t. i. p.? ), but he still makes it work. the album begins with the aptly - titled b. a. r. s. vs. da hustla, a full - fledged rap battle between his two personas complete with the kind of gimmicky boxing sound effects and audience commentary the new and improved cassidy no longer needs, but the point is b. a. r. s. walks away with the title. it ’ s all barry adrian reese from here on out, a change that ’ s immediately evident on the standout track innocent. cassidy ’ s longtime production partner swizz beatz drops a beat that deftly balances a sorrowful piano harmony and bangin'percussion. it ’ s the perfect stage for cassidy to bust his best storytelling rhymes as he breaks down the shooting and his subsequent trial with a painfully honest and skilled flow. if anyone says cassidy ’ s flow hasn ’ t changed have them listen to innocent … then tell them to shut up. his first album since completing jail time and surviving a near - fatal car accident in 2006, cassidy's full surface / j set " b. a. r. s. the barry adrian reese story " begins at no. 10 after shifting 63, 000. his sophomore release, 2005's " i'm a hustla, " started at no. 5 with 93, 000. relax, you don ’ t have to praise jesus and discuss politics to enjoy b. a. r. s., cassidy still knows how to party. cash rulez is undoubtedly the album ’ s best rider thanks to a shaking beat by hi - tek and some rapid fire rhymes from bone thugs and eve, who absolutely kills the mic by the way. it ’ s been said that cassidy can only rhyme slow, well cash rulez disproves that theory. in fact the major weakness of his flow is his tendency to end every line with the same word ; “ telling ain ’ t my twist i ain ’ t that kind of boy, homes / but a lot of n * * * as singing like the commodores, homes, ” but that ’ s a relatively minor complaint. the truth is b. a. r. s. exceeds expectations by a long shot, plus gives me more evidence for my invincible principle. it will be fascinating to watch where cassidy goes from here - but first he's got to go more than a month without almost dying. if kanye was challenging the industry ’ s reluctance to put religious tracks on the radio with jesus walks, then cassidy ’ s a full fledged missionary. the tracks leanin ’ on the lord and done for me are as close to gospel as you ’ ll find on a mainstream hip - hop album, he even says “ jesus was a gangster. ” now i ’ m not exactly the church going type, but it ’ s good to see an artist speaking about his spiritual beliefs when most rappers are afraid to admit they can even spell god. the big man upstairs isn ’ t the only thing cassidy ’ s got on his mind, b. a. r. s. touches on everything from black power to the current state of hip - hop. damn i miss the game is an ode to a time when hip - hop was about more than jewelry that has cassidy spitting, “ run dmc never killed anybody in their rhyme ” over a shockingly subtle swizzy beat. cassidy might just rock the “ gangster with a social consciousness ” flow better than anyone in the game - and yes i ’ m a little surprised to be typing those words. according to the invincible principle, cassidy ’ s an absolute lock to make it big. life's been rough for the philly rapper : a gunfight outside his home resulted in murder charges, he did serious jail time after barely avoiding a life sentence, then was almost killed in a car accident upon his release. on the plus side, all these hard times have apparently inspired a man best known for ring tone worthy songs like hotel and get no better to make b. a. r. s., an album that instantly makes cassidy a force to

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video for soulja boy tell ' em ( feat . sammie ) - kiss me thru the phone . isouljaboytellem in stores december 16 , 2008 ! soulja boy tell ' em ( feat . sammie ) - kiss me thru the phone | new video soulja boy tell ' em ( feat . sammie ) - kiss me thru the phone please click the “ report ” button below if the video on this page is not working properly . thanks ! your cooperation in making worldstar a better site is always appreciated . our team will now look into fixing this error . comments will only be displayed by verified emails . no spamming or racism . please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus . lol : 50 cent plots a chris brown vs . soulja boy boxing match ! " tell sb to stop apologizing & get the draco out " 392 , 210 views the - dream , and later jay - z , told you they don ’ t need no hook on their shit . murphy lee and jermaine dupri asked each other what the hook gon ’ be until that very question became a hook . as much as some rappers hate to admit it , the search for the perfect chorus to go between every 16 bars is as much a delicate craft as penning the verses . now and then you can get away without a chorus and make a hit ( it helps if you ’ re wu - tang ) . but generally , you better be ready to sing or shout or sample something catchy as hell , or hire someone who can , to get your joint into heavy rotation . in the 21st century , as hip - hop has become more collaborative , “ hire someone ” is the most popular route , as mcs began outsourcing the task of writing and performing hooks to producers like pharrell and swizz beatz , hip - hop - ready singers like t - pain and nate dogg , or even fellow rappers like future and lil wayne . and then there are those moments when inspiration strikes and someone you ’ d never expect comes up with the anthem you end up shouting all summer . you might love some of them , you might hate some of them , but pretty much all of them are bound to be stuck in your head for the rest of your life : hip - hop ’ s catchiest choruses since 2000 . complex participates in various affiliate marketing programs , which means complex gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites . our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive . © complex media inc . all rights reserved .

isouljaboytellem received generally negative reviews from music critics who felt that it was recycled material from his previous album . allmusic ' s david jeffries said that the album came up short when trying to re - create the success of " crank that " but praised " shopping spree " in that it " suggests some crossover hopes and desire for hardcore rap acceptance . " steve ' flash ' juon of rapreviews said that the music " improved drastically " but still found the lyrics to be " as vapid and materialistic as it was before , " concluding with , " your best bet is to find a website you can listen to snippets of this album on and if one or two tracks strike your fancy , buy those . a whole album of sb ' s idiotic raps is still too much for one man or woman to take no matter how much better the beats are . " writing for rolling stone , christian hoard also commented on how the beats were more bulky but the delivery in the songs lacked charm in them .

Complex lists hip-hop's catchiest choruses since 2000.

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video for soulja boy tell ' em ( feat . sammie ) - kiss me thru the phone . isouljaboytellem in stores december 16 , 2008 ! soulja boy tell ' em ( feat . sammie ) - kiss me thru the phone | new video soulja boy tell ' em ( feat . sammie ) - kiss me thru the phone please click the “ report ” button below if the video on this page is not working properly . thanks ! your cooperation in making worldstar a better site is always appreciated . our team will now look into fixing this error . comments will only be displayed by verified emails . no spamming or racism . please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus . lol : 50 cent plots a chris brown vs . soulja boy boxing match ! " tell sb to stop apologizing & get the draco out " 392 , 210 views the - dream , and later jay - z , told you they don ’ t need no hook on their shit . murphy lee and jermaine dupri asked each other what the hook gon ’ be until that very question became a hook . as much as some rappers hate to admit it , the search for the perfect chorus to go between every 16 bars is as much a delicate craft as penning the verses . now and then you can get away without a chorus and make a hit ( it helps if you ’ re wu - tang ) . but generally , you better be ready to sing or shout or sample something catchy as hell , or hire someone who can , to get your joint into heavy rotation . in the 21st century , as hip - hop has become more collaborative , “ hire someone ” is the most popular route , as mcs began outsourcing the task of writing and performing hooks to producers like pharrell and swizz beatz , hip - hop - ready singers like t - pain and nate dogg , or even fellow rappers like future and lil wayne . and then there are those moments when inspiration strikes and someone you ’ d never expect comes up with the anthem you end up shouting all summer . you might love some of them , you might hate some of them , but pretty much all of them are bound to be stuck in your head for the rest of your life : hip - hop ’ s catchiest choruses since 2000 . complex participates in various affiliate marketing programs , which means complex gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites . our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive . © complex media inc . all rights reserved .

the album ' s first original single was intended to be song , called " idance " , which was released online back in 2008 . however , the song was dropped from the album for unknown reasons , with the possibility of " bird walk " catering more than towards soulja boy ' s original breakout single " crank that ( soulja boy ) " .

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that message can basically be summed up in four words : let there be rock . unlike many new groups , american pearl possess a healthy respect for their rock & roll forefathers and readily admit to being influenced by the records they grew up listening to . melody and harmony are key elements of any pearl tune , but the guys are also fanatical about loud guitars and smashing drums - - their album was , after all , co - produced by former sex pistol steve jones . american pearl does rock out with the best of them - - numbers such as " automatic " ( which you may remember from the closing credits of scream 3 ) , " free your mind " and " amphetamine girl " are guaranteed to get pulses pounding and fists pumping . however , there ' s also another side to the band , one that might surprise those who take in the four members ' multiple - tattooed torsos and attempt to pigeonhole the group as another in a long line of hollywood sleaze rockers . before jumping to conclusions , though , check out mellower moments on american pearl like " underground , " " bleed " and new single " if we were kings " - - you just might find yourself pleasantly surprised by the depth of the lyrical sentiments . many of the songs on american pearl reflect life as seen through the band members ' eyes , inspired by real people and actual experiences . for example , album opener " california " acts as a " heads - up " for anyone heading to a big city with even bigger dreams , expecting it to be just like the plastic fantastic images seen on the silver screen . " california , " though , warns the unsuspecting to expect the unexpected while simultaneously being prepared for anything - - yet at the same time says it ' s possible to rise above the horror and " seize the day . . don ' t take this as a sign of dissatisfaction with the dynamic duo that produced american pearl ; steve jones and mudrock made a great team . jones took charge of the musical end of things , acting as a sounding board for ideas while contributing several worthwhile ones of his own ( not to mention providing some comic relief in the studio ) . mudrock , meanwhile , brought his years of experience in the " nuts - and - bolts " end of engineering albums … that , and a tremendous enthusiasm for american pearl ' s music . indeed , american pearl are now seasoned road veterans , having played at woodstock ' 99 , opened several shows for kiss in 2000 , and embarked on a club tour with days of the new in the latter part of that year . most memorable , however , was the cross - country arena jaunt that the guys enjoyed with 3 doors down and label mates creed last summer . opening for two platinum - plus acts could understandably make a baby band nervous , but on that tour american pearl ' s true colors shone through : after their set each night , all four members could be found prowling the crowds at venues like pine knob outside detroit and the big apple ' s madison square garden , just looking to hang out with their fans , pose for pictures , chat … whatever . american pearl - american pearl - cd * * brand new * * $ 22 . 95 17d 8h 46m " our fans rule . we want people to know that they can always just come up to us and say ' hello , ' " enthuses rocha , continuing , " the great thing is that we ' re able to stay in touch with all the people we ' ve met through our web site , www . americanpearlnet . com . " american pearl has indeed embraced the internet age , and been welcomed in return : the band ' s official site is the hub of online pearl activity , but there are also fan sites dedicated to the group based all over the world , from japan to canada to the good ol ' u . s . a . another interesting conundrum : a group that favors the most traditional of rock & roll lineups also has its eyes set firmly on the future , taking advantage of technology to not only spread their message worldwide , but also as a means of getting to know their fans . in a time when rap & roll and pre - fab foursomes dominate the retail arena , and the electronica - influenced " nü - metal " brigade scores increasing recognition at radio , the standard guitar / bass / drums lineup has become almost anachronistic . fortunately , there ' s now a new act that not only employs the lineup which was good enough for legends like the who , the rolling stones and the beatles , but fervently embraces the traditional rock & roll formula : a gritty dual - guitar onslaught backed by a potently percussive rhythm section , with soaring , impassioned and inspirational vocals overarching all . hailing from the storied streets of hollywood , american pearl is ready for the masses to receive their message . the hard - earned lessons of life in hollywood run rampant throughout american pearl , which isn ' t too surprising when one considers that roentgen , bassist rodney rocha and drummer noah shain are all l . a . natives ( guitarist kevin quinn escaped from detroit a little over a decade ago ) . at the same time , it presents the band with a rather ironic situation ; unlike themselves , most of the players on the local music scene are émigrés from elsewhere , some of whom make good for themselves , but most not so good . l . a . , and hollywood in particular , can be a tough town to survive in - - people quite literally ( and metaphorically ) slip through the cracks , becoming shadows of themselves in a mere matter of months . though not a southern california native , quinn was one of the rare ones who quickly adapted to the scene and thrived : he opened a tattoo studio in hollywood ( the sublimely monikered quinntessential motherfucker ) and quickly became famous for his inking skills , decorating the bodies of celebrities ranging from axl rose to spice girls to julia roberts … plus , of course , his fellow ap members . however , upon hooking up with roentgen in 1997 and starting to write together inside the shop overlooking sunset boulevard , quinn chose to shut down his business in order to pursue his musical destiny . american pearl discography reference list of music cds . heavy harmonies american pearl - " advance " - rare u . s . hard rock promo only cd 2000 - new american pearl ( 2000 ) ebay average : $ 4 . 66 the music discographies on this site are works in progress . if you notice that a particular american pearl cd release or compilation is missing from the list above , please submit that cd using the cd submission page . the ultimate goal is to make the discographies here at heavy harmonies as complete as possible . even if it is an obscure greatest - hits or live compilation cd , we want to add it to the site . please only submit official cd releases ; no bootlegs or cassette - only or lp - only releases . eps and cd - singles from american pearl are also welcome to be added , as long as they are at least 4 songs in length . american pearl esca - 8229 cd japan 2000 new $ 247 . 38 26d 17h 4m american pearl - " advance " - rare u . s . hard rock promo only cd 2000 - new $ 13 . 53 5d 9h 39m american pearl cd single signed by full band if we were kings 2001 $ 20 . 00 7d 2h 57m american pearl free your mind radio trk promo cd single steve jones sex pistols $ 14 . 24 11d 19h 33m familiar 48 w / american pearl the question promo radio dj cd single 2002 mint $ 14 . 24 20d 20h 27m in a time when rap & roll and pre - fab foursomes dominate the retail arena , and the electronica - influenced " nü - metal " brigade scores increasing recognition at radio , the standard guitar / bass / drums lineup has become almost anachronistic . fortunately , there ' s now a new act that not only employs the lineup which was good enough for legends like the who , the rolling stones and the beatles , but fervently embraces the traditional rock & roll formula : a gritty dual - guitar onslaught backed by a potently percussive rhythm section , with soaring , impassioned and inspirational vocals overarching all . hail . . . read more " ' if we were kings ' is basically a fighting song , " remarks vocalist / guitarist / primary songwriter kevin roentgen . " it ' s about desire and having a dream and fighting for what you believe in . it ' s about taking on long odds and not letting them stop you from taking your shot . it ' s about winning the big game . " helping out with the radio remix of the single was noted boardsman don gilmore ( lit , eve 6 , linkin park ) , who helped the song reach its full potential with his studio wizardry . pondering their roots , quinn muses , " we ' re an ' l . a . band . ' to us , that means we ' re part of a long line of both memorable and forgettable bands , musicians and songwriters to have been birthed from the l . a . ' scene . ' when we think of great l . a . bands we think of acts that have gone on to succeed on the world stage : the doors , eagles , x , red hot chili peppers , guns n ' roses , rage against the machine . " chimes in shain , " sure , we ' re from l . a . , but at this point we ' ve expanded our fan base well beyond southern california , through over a hundred shows around the country . . site copyright 2005 - 2017 sputnikmusic . com ( banner ads are free for bands and labels . email me if interested . ) and site member comments on the music . links to cd cover art can be posted over in the heavy harmonies forum / message board . © 1998 - 2017 . all rights reserved .

mackenzie wilson of allmusic gave the album 3 out of 5 stars and noted " if it were the heyday of ' 70s arena rock , l . a . - based hard rock outfit american pearl would be just as cool as foreigner , survivor , kansas , and boston " and that the band " captures such memories and maintains a gnarling edge . " however , wilson also claimed that american pearl ' s style " pinpoints " them as " just another alternative rock band . " canoe ' s darryl sterdan gave a favorable albeit brief review of the album . he described the band as having the " sleaze - rock punch of guns n ' roses and mötley crüe " and " sunset strip sensibility " of buckcherry . sterdan summed up by stating " thankfully , american pearl are as talented with a hook as quinn must be with that needle . "

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most of the corpus christi bands had filtered through crass , although uk decay who john loder had worked with on their for madmen only , fresh records lp release had not , nor had icons of filth , blackpool band the fits or san franciscans crucifix . bands such as conflict made their first lp of many for corpus christi ; and the label also saw annie anxiety , ( with on - u sound producer adrian sherwoood at the controls ) , rudimentary peni , omega tribe , alternative and lack of knowledge moving into the long playing market . with regard to the other artists on crass , honey bane made a radical departure from crass to join emi , zounds joined rough trade - crass records ' only serious competitor during the early 80s reign - to make a series of excellent singles and an album , the mob joined all the madmen records and later evolved into punk - folkies blyth power , poison girls have released records on illuminated and rudimentary peni made an h . p . lovecraft inspired lp called cacophony on their own outer himalayan records in ' 89 , but other than the one little indian / crass artists the only band from that era still very active seems to be conflict , although their own label - mortarhate - is restricted to conflict releases , rather than other bands now . penny explained how they got bands for the label " through buzzes . people mentioned bands , and after i ' d heard a name three or four times we ' d make contact with them . anthrax and dirt came like that . also , bands came out of crass ' own following : for instance , the people in conflict used to be in crass ' audience from the beginning . " prior to a sides however , penny will be releasing on crass records ( catalogue number c10 ) a 90 minutes long , spoken word cassette entitled into christ ' s reality asylum : an elongated version of a text which , in 1977 , . penny issued as an a4 gestetner duplicated , unillustated booklet , just called christ ' s reality asylum . this booklet saw the first ever use of the now legendary crass symbol and also begin their notorious series of catalogue numbers . the book was numbered 721984 , which translates as seven years to 1984 . crass records adopted the same system for their records ; there was thus a separate code number for each year until 1984 , with a suffix number to count the releases in each year . it was a complicated numbering system that went on to annoy everyone concerned : distributors and crass alike ! ' when looking at any label you find yourself branching out into other areas , and with crass records there is a very definite link with the current one little indian label . the origins of one little indian can be traced to flux of pink indians who in 1981 released the neu smell ep on crass records , then went to set up their own spiderleg records putting out not only future flux of pink indians releases but also their previous epileptics recordings as well as debut work by the very prolific subhumanz . 1987 saw the first one little indian release , the full length adrian sherwood produced , tribally slanted uncarved block by the shorter named flux outfit : a classic record to launch a label with . included amongst the personnel were tim kelly and lou bell , previously part of the crass records band dirt . no class fanzine featured an interview in which crass vocalist steve ignorant spoke about grandmaster flash ' s record the message saying " we can ' t reach that black dancing audience , we ' ll never do it in a million years , but he can , " but coincidentally there was very nearly a crass record to capture that dance market , as penny explains : " take your elbows off by steve and johnny was a 12 " rap record by steve ignorant and johnny dynell - a new york dj - but it only reached test pressings stage . it would ' ve been a crass records release , but it didn ’ t seem right at the time . it now seems quite seminal in the light off today ' s rap style records . take your elbows off was on both sides : one side was the choral mix , the other side was the orchestral mix . it was about classroom oppression ; similar to crass material lyrically , just as a lot of crass stuff was in a very rap orientated style " anthrax were not the speed metal band so popular today , and on a similar note the hit parade - on crass - was the alias for an irish guy making records , commenting on irish politics rather than the outfit featuring cath carroll , ex nme , or the indie - pop band singing about gunnersbury park . other crass records artists who have since appeared on one little indian are annie anxiety , d & v , the sugarcubes ( the new incarnation of kukl ) , as well as the very things and the baby men . as time went on the cravats also recorded under the names of the very things ; the baby men and dcl locomotive all four bands featuring virtually the same personnel but having separate names for separate styles / ideas ; the whole organization being grouped under the dada cravat laboratory ( dcl ) monker . an outfit called hit the roof emerged after the dcl ' s demise , and their record - a version of edwin starr ' s contact - was also released by one little indian . " the reason for releasing a sides is that there ' s a lot of good material that people can ' t hear at the moment ; and also . . . in the light of all these retrospective lps of punk music we want to give a more honest picture of what punk was all about . crass rarely get mentioned in connection with punk , although they often crop up in connection with class war . " so , crass records was started as a means of releasing the controversial asylum track , and as so often happens , one thing lead to another and the most influential label of the 80s had begun . speaking to penny rimbaud of crass confirms the virtual accident of the label ' s genesis when he reiterates how " stations of the crass was recorded with the intention of releasing it with pete stennett ' s small wonder records ; assuming - however that eventually crass would have left small wonder to derive greater freedom . . . " essentially the label was a tool used to show other bands how to put out records , to continue the punk / diy ethic and to demonstrate that the record making process was open to anyone . in a 1980 interview from back issue fanzine , the band said , " if you look at the alternative charts at the moment you ' ll see we have about three or four crass records in it , and that as more than any other label has done at one time . we are a really viable threat : there are vague rumours of people wanting to buy crass records or trying to sign us up . by the end of the year when we ' ve got another six records out they ' re gonna start worrying and see it really can be done . " other than poison girls and the cravats who both arrived at crass records via small wonder , and lack of knowledge , rudimentary peni and the mob who had previously financed their own vinyl 45s , many crass acts made their debut releases with the label . generally , having done a one off 7 " any further records with crass ' involvement usually went through the corpus christi label , although talking to penny he was keen to stress how in many ways corpus christi records was quite separate from crass records : " the idea was to allow successful crass label bands to set up a separate deal with john loder ( part of the southern studios set up and engineer on many crass releases ) , under crass ' guidance . " corpus christi enabled bands to speak out in other directions such as when crass disagreed with conflict on their interpretation of sexism : almost a reversal of the usual attitudes of men towards women . " the recent re - release of some old conflict material ( christ it ' s 16 ) was negotiated quite separately from crass in a deal between john and colin , of conflict . " thus future corpus christi records should not be ruled out , entirely . " she ' s an operatic and classical singer who acted as sarah brightman ' s understudy , in andrew lloyd - webber ' s requiem . ' " crass wanted to do a cross over single and the idea was to make a popular , classical record - which it isn ' t but it is nevertheless , very beautiful . " it was released through a new classical label connected through pinnacle . it wasn ' t a crass release as such and was underplayed by crass as it wasn ' t within the context of what they were up to . there was a problem that as soon as crass did something that sounded different people would think it was some kind of ploy . " penny went on to say that the track was to become generally available again on a compilation of the a sides of the singles by other bands on the crass label - including after a dream - called , funnily enough , a sides . depending upon its success there could be a follow up called b sides , and there s enough material to cover four records if they decide to do the whole catalogue . these will be the last releases on crass records : " we deleted everything except our own material , on lp / 12 " ; three years ago " although the d & v lp is still in stock as it never sold particularly well , and the kukl lps - which are also still available - would be repressed if there was a demand , as they sell due to the sugarcubes connection . on corpus christi , the conflict lp and compilation 12 " , two rudimentary peni lps and the crucifix lp are all still available .

record collector called the album " a mature statement from beginning to end " .

The reviewer praises the corpus christi label, stating that it was the most influential label of the 1980s. They mention several notable bands that were associated with the label, including Conflict, Poison Girls, and the Cravats. The reviewer also notes that the label was known for its DIY ethic and its commitment to punk values.

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hip hop producer / dj p - money has announce new zealand and australian tour dates in support of his new album gratitude , out may 17th . starting early june , the tour will kick off in perth with label mate david dallas in support on all dates . here is the latest single from the new album followed by his new zealand dates . . . in the lead up to the may 17 album drop , p - money has been releasing some of the album ’ s tracks for free on pmoneymusic . com with the latest single ‘ the hardest feat . m . o . p ’ released online yesterday . with his new album gratitude coming out on may 17 , p - money is pleased to announce a series of australasian tour dates in celebration of the highly anticipated release . joined by duck down music label mate david dallas as well as special guests for shows in auckland , wellington and christchurch , alongside australian shows in perth , melbourne , sydney and brisbane , p - money is set to take ‘ gratitude ’ directly to the fans , while david dallas will be previewing new material off his own forth - coming album . p - money certainly seems like he ' s left nz behind - and there ' s not as much of his clever cross - genre experimenting - for gratitude , just whether his die - hards are as thankful for his departure and are willing to welcome him home is yet to be seen . album review : gratitute - p money | stuff . co . nz aaradhna ’ s latest , critically acclaimed album treble & reverb was produced by p - money and includes the # 1 platinum single ‘ wake up ’ , is nominated for five accolades at the 2013 pacific music awards and was also a finalist in the 2013 taite music prize . gratitude will be available in - stores and online from may 17 , with pre - orders available now from jb hi - fi . listen to gratitude ( deluxe version ) now . the kiwi turntablist - turned - producer has a heck of a lot to thank for his american dream of an album . the new album also showcases some more of the duck down music family with talib kweli , buckshot and skyzoo all taking up feature spots . following on from the huge success of the rose tint and limited edition release buffalo man , david dallas ’ new album falling into place is set to drop in july . hailing it his greatest work to date , don ’ t miss your chance to hear it first . you can also expect to hear from havoc ( of mobb deep ) , freddie gibbs , m . o . p . , fashawn , roc marciano , nicole wray , jamall bufford ( formerly buff1 ) , sts , monsta g , blaison maven and pac div , as well as the best in local talent including revered hip - hop outfit @ peace and soulful songstress aaradhna . the hardest - m . o . p . the hardest - instrumental - m . o . p having gone there to ink a deal with stateside dollars , he ' s paid them back with a production carved from soul - funk riffs , cop - show beats and noo yawk string , horn and keys sexiness . he ' s also dished the dosh to bk ' s skyzoo , mobb deep ' s havoc , brooklyn duo mop and heavyweights like fashawn , blaison maven and roc marciano ( while keeping it pacific - style by introducing our homegrown aaradhna to the giant stylings of talib kweli ) . tickets on sale 9am monday 6th - wellington and christchurch from here at undertheradar , rough peel music in wellington and cosmic in christchurch / auckland from ticketmaster + usual outlets . tickets go on sale from 9am monday 6 may from pmoneymusic . com . a limited run of early bird tickets will be available . tickets available from pmoneymusic . com from 9am monday 6 may please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus . content copyright 2017 undertheradar . co . nz | some rights reserved | report any web problems to here this browser doesn ' t support spotify web player . switch browsers or download spotify for your desktop . © 2013 dirty records / dawn raid ent . / duck down music ℗ 2013 dirty records / dawn raid ent . / duck down music to play this content , you ' ll need the spotify app . you look like someone who appreciates good music . listen to all your favourite artists on any device for free or try the premium trial .

gratitude has been nominated for best urban / hip hop album at the 2013 new zealand music awards . gratitude debuted at number twenty - three on the new zealand albums chart dated 27 may 2013 . the following week it moved to number thirty - seven , and then fell off the chart .

p - money received positive reviews.

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phenomenon soundtrack lyrics : ' aaron neville - crazy love ' , ' eric clapton - change the world ' , ' jewel - have a little faith in me ' , ' bryan ferry - dance with life ( the brilliant light ) ' , ' j . j . cale - thing goes on ' the music , notably , is similar to the original pokémon games — junichi masuda , the composer of the classic low - fi soundtrack on the original " pokémon red and blue , " wrote a new score for " pokémon go . " so if you ' re a part of the " pokémon go " phenomenon , understand it was a series of very deliberate choices that got you hooked — the culmination of a long road that began many years ago . all lyrics are property and copyright of their owners . all lyrics provided for educational purposes only . lyrics / song texts are property and copyright of their owners and provided for educational purposes . you have successfully emailed the post . niantic ceo john hanke . niantic on saturday night , my girlfriend and i snuck away from the cocktail reception at a charity dinner because " pokémon go " informed us there might be a pikachu nearby , and we were on the hunt . this is not the normal way people play video games together . then again , " pokémon go " isn ' t exactly a normal video game . just like we sneaked away from the party , people are going on long walks , meeting new people , and having adventures while trying to live their dreams of becoming a master pokémon trainer . and that ' s exactly how john hanke , ceo of pokémon go " developer niantic , likes it . " the game itself is intended to facilitate the real - life stuff , " hanke tells business insider . the reward is the encouragement and opportunity to go out and have new experiences , " not the big scene at the end where the boss dies . " the niantic team had three big goals in mind when building " pokémon go , " hanke says . exercise : a lot of fitness apps come with a lot of " baggage " that end up making you feel like " a failed olympic athlete " when you ' re just trying to get fit , hanke says . " pokémon go " is designed to get you up and moving by promising you pokémon as rewards , rather than placing pressure on you . " to see the world with new eyes " : the game is intended to " give you a little nudge " toward cool and interesting things in your neighborhood by turning real - life landmarks and historical sites into pokéstops and gyms where players power up and battle . by encouraging exploration , " pokémon go " can " make your life better in some small way , " hanke says . breaking the ice : all over the world , players are organizing " pokémon go " outings , cruising around their area , and trawling for pokémon . at higher levels , players need to team up with fellow players to conquer those gyms . this is by design : hanke describes " pokémon go " as an " icebreaker " that " gives people a reason to spend time together . " encountering a pikachu at a nice dinner . matt weinberger / business insider it ' s like no other game out there , pokémon or otherwise . that ' s great news for nintendo and its share price , which has skyrocketed on the indication that it can thrive in a smartphone - driven world . and while " pokémon go " may be an overnight sensation , it took a lot of work , a lot of hard thinking , and a little bit of luck over the last few years to make it what it is . before " pokémon go , " niantic was best known for " ingress " — the android and iphone game that challenged players to explore the world around them and claim territory . at its peak , " ingress " counted millions of players around the world . " pokémon go " is like a spiritual sequel to " ingress . " niantic took a lot of the " ingress " data , and a lot of the lessons it learned about keeping players safe , to make " pokémon go " work and populate its world . to hear hanke tell it , that ' s because " ingress " was always intended to be kind of a proof - of - concept for ways in which google and niantic could help outside partners and customers build their own games . " our intent was to make a platform for many different experiences , " hanke says . " ingress " for android . google and pokémon was a natural fit . enter : the pokémon company — the joint venture that co - owns the pokémon copyright , with pokémon game developer game freak , toy maker creatures , and nintendo all holding an equal stake . google and the pokémon company first connected on april fools ' day 2014 , when a short - lived but extremely viral game challenged players to find pokémon via the google maps mobile apps . people loved it : google maps plus pokémon was " like chocolate and peanut butter , " hanke says . and an idea was born . emboldened by the success of the april fools ' day joke , niantic pitched nintendo and the pokémon company on the game that would become " pokémon go . " it turned out that pokémon company ceo tsunekazu ishihara was already a high - level " ingress " player in japan , which made those conversations much easier . and the late , beloved nintendo ceo satoru iwata gave his highest approval to the project , recognizing that the company was late to the smartphone era and willing to bet on niantic to help turn things around . " they totally got where we were coming from , " hanke says . in early 2015 , around the same time that google was beginning to talk internally about spinning non - core businesses off into a holding company called alphabet , the idea of niantic " perhaps becoming its own thing surfaced , " hanke says . the logic , he says , was that " we were always kind of bumping up against google ' s desire to stay neutral . " google builds products like maps and marketplaces like the google play store as a " horizontal , low - level platform , " hanke says . it meant that niantic couldn ' t be given special treatment over any other developer using google platforms , or those other developers might get upset and look for alternatives . plus , a split opens the door for niantic to work with other customers and partners who might have been scared off by the prospect of working with a superpower like google . the values and needs of certain customers were " not always aligned with google , " hanke says . at the same time , it was thought that it would only help niantic ' s collaboration with nintendo and the pokémon company if those companies held a financial stake in the venture , and that they could " open up and share more " if it had some percentage of ownership in the finished product , hanke says . everything " kind of lined up , " he says , and in late 2015 , niantic spun off with google , nintendo , and the pokémon company all participating in a $ 20 million investment round to kick things off . hanke has only praise for the process of working with the pokémon company , its main collaborator on the project . there was a funny thing , though : the pokémon company loved " ingress , " and niantic loved the pokémon series , and they each wanted the game to be more like the other . " we were trying to pull things from pokémon , and they were more from ' ingress , ' " hanke says . the two companies shared crucial elements like the three - dimensional models and sounds for the pokémon themselves , saving a lot of time while also ensuring " pokémon go " was as true to the classic games as possible . " pokémon go " was inspired by the classic series , dating back to the original " pokémon red and blue " released in 1998 . nintendo / game freak masuda , who has since become the director of the modern pokémon games , including the forthcoming " pokémon sun and moon , " also helped niantic develop the signature " capture " mechanic of throwing poké balls with precision at the monsters for " pokémon go , " hanke says . the goal was to make something that was recognizable to fans of the classic pokémon games , including catching and battling , but that was " more accessible " to people who don ' t have the time or willingness to learn the more " demanding " systems of the original games , hanke says . catching pokémon , especially , is supposed to be easy to learn , as an easy on - ramp to later - game mechanics like battling and capturing gyms . in fact , hanke says , niantic almost didn ' t include the pokémon games ' key element of " evolving " a pokémon into a new form to make it stronger because it was afraid that might be too complicated for new players . but it eventually relented . and sooner rather than later , hanke says , more classic features like pokémon trading with friends are coming . " we honored the spirit of the original game , " hanke says . " i like where we landed . " oh , and i caught the pikachu . on saturday night , my girlfriend and i snuck . . . get the best of business insider delivered to your inbox every day . * copyright © 2017 business insider inc . all rights reserved . registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms of service and privacy policy . stock quotes by finanzen . net

the soundtrack album topped the billboard 200 album chart and sold more than 1 , 5 million copies while on chart , gaining a platinum disc from the recording industry association of america . critics from the movietunes website called the release " more than simply an aural souvenir of a magical movie experience . it is the cutting edge of a collaborative art - form whose time has come " . in his review for the music website allmusic , journalist and critic stephen thomas erlewine notes : designed for adult contemporary listeners , the soundtrack to the john travolta movie phenomenon has a cross - section of singer / songwriters , mellow blues , and synthesized soul - inflected pop . out of all the contributors – which include such heavy hitters as peter gabriel , bryan ferry , john hiatt , j . j . cale , taj mahal , and a duet between aaron neville and robbie robertson – the standout track is " change the world " , a song babyface wrote and produced for eric clapton . the two musicians work surprisingly well together , creating a laid - back , soulful number that is quietly seductive . nothing on the album works quite as well , but it is a pleasant listen , if not a particularly memorable one . —  stephen thomas erlewine , allmusic

krieg received positive reviews.

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the concept of ‘ armin only ’ was born out of my desire to play longer sets and to control the overall mood and atmosphere of the night . by doing this , i could be more creative and show a more diverse side of myself . it has always been my favourite way to do something special for my fans . ”

explaining the name of the album , van buuren said : " the idea was to ' embrace ' several different instruments and sounds , and incorporate them into my sound . " explaining the album cover , anton corbijn said : “ i photographed armin with the idea to modify the public perception of him and of what he is creating . he is such a nice guy , so i worked on giving him a bit more edge visually and created images that hold a mix of references to sgt . pepper and mad max . playful stuff basically . apt for a versatile dj who adores music and travels the world . ”

Armin Only was created by Armin van Buuren to allow him to perform longer sets and control the atmosphere. It is his favorite way to provide something special for his fans.

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zodiac blowfly is a typical live album by blowfly in the sense that the funk flows at a steady beat and his lyrical missives ( or dicksicles , whatever he wants to call ' em ) rattle off with the natural flow of uninterrupted breathing . however , this album is also a bit of a concept record in which he tackles every track as a sign of the zodiac . there ' s a formula to it too , he opens every track with a small ode to various types of women and dudes ( which actually gets a little annoying over multiple listens as they don ' t vary much in wordage ) , delves into some bastardized version of a popular song relating to his interpretation of the astrological chart and is closed by collaborator milton " butterball " smith , known here and in subsequent efforts as the butterfly . recorded live in the studio in miami somewhere between 1970 - 71 except fonky party . tracks 4 to 19 originally released on lp in 1973 as ' the weird world of blowfly ' . the personnel is chocolate perry , cuban joe , ron barkner , robert ferguson , jerome smith , little beaver , benny latimore and mike lewis . this album was recorded live in a studio with an audience in miami between 1972 and 1973 and was originally released by the weird world records arm of henry stone ' s tk records . by now , we all know how dirty and awesome the world ' s first rapper truly is , but here is a succinct and on - point blog regarding this album by aesop d . from his site cosmic hearse ( a one - stop shop for incredibly great and obscure music from around the globe ! ) : " now i don ' t believe in astrology , but that is probably because i am not a girl or an idiot . i do believe in blowfly , so when he says by being a libra , i love to smell toilet seats , who am i to argue ? fuck that harvey sid fisher guy , he don ' t know shit about pussy . " while the album is solid from beginning to end , i do find myself returning to " leo - sophisticated sissy , " " scorpio - clean - up woman , " " virgo - ain ' t no head like my woman ' s head " and " aries - if eating you is wrong , i don ' t want to be right . " thinking about it , i ' d like this on lp so that i can drop the needle on this at a party and to better admire the awesome cover art of the fly presiding over the astrological chart and showing every sign how to suck it and fuck it right ! makes sense , both men are incredibly nasty but so well - mannered in intention that the crowd goes wild at every turn , specially the broads . this review pertains to the cd reissue by house of funk records and while i don ' t have an lp to compare it to , it does seem like a little something is lost in the formatting of the tracks . other [ the blowfly babes ] – karen e . fortson , tomeka webb get the most out of your experience with a personalized all - access pass to everything local on events , music , restaurants , news and more . please enable javascript to take full advantage of our site features . hello ! we have selected english as your language preference . if you would like to browse in a different language , please choose a language using the dropdown . deutschenglishespañolfrançaisitaliano日本語 all - access pass to the top stories , events and offers around town . marketplace 0 4 for sale from $ 10 . 00 wednesday , november 3 , 2010 at 8 a . m . find out about upcoming events and special offers happening in south florida . seu jorge pays tribute to a life aquatic with david . . . south florida ' s 13 best 4 a . m . bars , mapped © 2017 new times bpb , llc . all rights reserved . all - access pass to top stories , events and offers around town .

allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by stewart mason stating , " some will undoubtedly find the whole enterprise juvenile and distasteful , and frankly , a couple of the parodies are a little too obvious to be clever . . . , but most of the album is really very funny , for those who like this sort of thing " .

the album received positive reviews.

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of the big 1990s dance artists , groove armada were the most anonymous . they came to prominence through the chill - out boom of 2000 with at the river , and then upended that audience with the supremely irritating i see you baby . keen to draw a line under those hits , they released a best of in 2004 , and have spent five years curating their annual london festival , lovebox . soundboy rock boasts the diversity and special guests they bring to their big day out , as soul legend candi staton features alongside alan donohoe of the rakes . the shuggie otis - inspired what ' s your version ? exists alongside the vital ragga pop of lightsonic and there ' s a relative square peg , even on an album this catholic , in the synthetic song 4 mutya . it ' s all rather derivative , but sparky and well - executed . p . o . d . ( payable on death ) formed in san diego , ca , in 1992 , and have since charted their own course with worldwide sales exceeding 10 million , hugely successful international tours , and a series of chart - topping radio hits . over the span of two decades they have released eight studio albums of original songs – including the triple - platinum satellite – seen chart success with more than a dozen rock radio hits , including “ southtown , ” “ alive , ” “ youth of the nation , ” and “ boom , ” the active rock hit “ beautiful ” and their no . 1 single , “ lost in forever , ” received three grammy award ® nominations , and racked up four no . 1 music videos . the band has also contributed songs to numerous major motion picture soundtracks . p . o . d . is sonny sandoval ( vocals ) , marcos curiel ( guitar ) , traa daniels ( bass ) and wuv bernardo ( drums ) . the members of p . o . d . are also active members of a tight - knit music community , collaborating on their own records as well as others ’ , including katy perry , h . r . ( bad brains ) , mike muir ( suicidal tendencies ) , sen dog ( cypress hill ) , and more . p . o . d . released their ninth studio album , the awakening ( t - boy / ume ) , on august 21 , 2015 . friday 4 may 2007 18 . 57 edt first published on friday 4 may 2007 18 . 57 edt © 2017 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved . payableondeath . com : the official website of p . o . d . available on itunes , amazon , spotify & other streaming services . rt @ cypresshill : prayers for the earthquake victims of mexico city . fuerza mexico ! ! 🙏🏾🇲🇽🙏🏾 https : / / t . co / cgbc0zg3wj 🙏🏼🇲🇽🙏🏼 prayers & positive vibes sent your way . oraciones y vibraciones positivas # méxico https : / / t . co / wcuy0ffa6n who ' s ready ? ! we are ! @ hobnola tomorrow night 9 / 19 / 17 # neworleans @ pod @ alienants @ powerflo _ la @ firefromthegods https : / / t . co / ohqkczr8xk rt @ timmyhmusic : day off from # soundboykilla tour with alienantfarmofficial @ pod firefromthegods somewhere in … https : / / t . co / avyhvpvito © 2017 payable on death . all rights reserved .

the duo claimed the album was their " best ever " .

Groove Armada received mixed reviews.; Payable On Death (P.O.D.) is a San Diego-based band that was formed in 1992. They have sold over 10 million albums, had several chart-topping radio hits, and contributed songs to movie soundtracks. Their latest album, The Awakening, was released in August 2015. P.O.D. is known for their fusion of rock, hip hop, reggae, and heavy metal.

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of the big 1990s dance artists , groove armada were the most anonymous . they came to prominence through the chill - out boom of 2000 with at the river , and then upended that audience with the supremely irritating i see you baby . keen to draw a line under those hits , they released a best of in 2004 , and have spent five years curating their annual london festival , lovebox . soundboy rock boasts the diversity and special guests they bring to their big day out , as soul legend candi staton features alongside alan donohoe of the rakes . the shuggie otis - inspired what ' s your version ? exists alongside the vital ragga pop of lightsonic and there ' s a relative square peg , even on an album this catholic , in the synthetic song 4 mutya . it ' s all rather derivative , but sparky and well - executed . p . o . d . ( payable on death ) formed in san diego , ca , in 1992 , and have since charted their own course with worldwide sales exceeding 10 million , hugely successful international tours , and a series of chart - topping radio hits . over the span of two decades they have released eight studio albums of original songs – including the triple - platinum satellite – seen chart success with more than a dozen rock radio hits , including “ southtown , ” “ alive , ” “ youth of the nation , ” and “ boom , ” the active rock hit “ beautiful ” and their no . 1 single , “ lost in forever , ” received three grammy award ® nominations , and racked up four no . 1 music videos . the band has also contributed songs to numerous major motion picture soundtracks . p . o . d . is sonny sandoval ( vocals ) , marcos curiel ( guitar ) , traa daniels ( bass ) and wuv bernardo ( drums ) . the members of p . o . d . are also active members of a tight - knit music community , collaborating on their own records as well as others ’ , including katy perry , h . r . ( bad brains ) , mike muir ( suicidal tendencies ) , sen dog ( cypress hill ) , and more . p . o . d . released their ninth studio album , the awakening ( t - boy / ume ) , on august 21 , 2015 . friday 4 may 2007 18 . 57 edt first published on friday 4 may 2007 18 . 57 edt © 2017 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved . payableondeath . com : the official website of p . o . d . available on itunes , amazon , spotify & other streaming services . rt @ cypresshill : prayers for the earthquake victims of mexico city . fuerza mexico ! ! 🙏🏾🇲🇽🙏🏾 https : / / t . co / cgbc0zg3wj 🙏🏼🇲🇽🙏🏼 prayers & positive vibes sent your way . oraciones y vibraciones positivas # méxico https : / / t . co / wcuy0ffa6n who ' s ready ? ! we are ! @ hobnola tomorrow night 9 / 19 / 17 # neworleans @ pod @ alienants @ powerflo _ la @ firefromthegods https : / / t . co / ohqkczr8xk rt @ timmyhmusic : day off from # soundboykilla tour with alienantfarmofficial @ pod firefromthegods somewhere in … https : / / t . co / avyhvpvito © 2017 payable on death . all rights reserved .

the album was released on 4 may 2007 on cd , vinyl and also as a limited cd package with 2 bonus tracks ( listed below ) . the first single from the album was " get down " , released on 23 april 2007 . the second single was " song 4 mutya ( out of control ) " . the third single is " love sweet sound " , and was released in late 2007 .

Groove Armada's Soundboy Rock was released in 2007.;

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club chipmunk : the dance mixes was released in an attempt for alvin and the chipmunks to stay mainstream by mingling the group into the 90 ' s dance generation . both the chipmunks and the chipettes cover various popular pop and dance songs for the first time . though dave is absent in all the album ' s tracks , a new remix of " witch doctor " provides a pleasant reminder of the chipmunks ' beginnings . ↑ billboard feb . 15 , 1997 - weeks on chart , books . google . com , retrieved 2013 - 03 - 04 . ↑ billboard feb . 1 , 1997 - peak position , books . google . com , retrieved 2013 - 03 - 04 . retrieved from " http : / / alvin . wikia . com / wiki / club _ chipmunk : _ the _ dance _ mixes ? oldid = 86065 " wikia is a free - to - use site that makes money from advertising . we have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers wikia is not accessible if you ’ ve made further modifications . remove the custom ad blocker rule ( s ) and the page will load as expected . can ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic . alvin and the chipmunks wiki is a fandom tv community . content is available under cc - by - sa .

rick anderson of allmusic states , " this disc finds baker playing well , if not very consistently , and features a shifting group behind him . . . there are better introductions to the lighthouse sound , but this album is sure to please chet baker fans " .

club chipmunk : the dance mixes received mixed reviews.

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the brussels connection also links thielemans to jacques brel . " i never met mr . brel , master brel , maestro brel " toots said , regretfully , in an interview in 2013 . " i was always busy in america . " the two famous brusselaars were born in different suburbs of brussels five kilometres apart ( the english version of milan ' s french press release gets this fact wrong ) . brel was seven years younger than thielemans , but died nearly four decades earlier , in 1978 . ne me quitte pas was a favoured tune for thielemans from the mid - 1980 ' s onwards . he says in the 2013 interview that he first played it - modally , in e as he always did , a major third down from the original - at a concert in liege to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the singer ' s death - but that is also questionable , since there are videos of him playing it with dates of 1985 given , and this concert - no location or date is given - also happened before the tenth anniversay of brel ' s death . it is played here as a beautiful duo with fred hersch . ne me quitte pas is over in less than five minutes . blue in green , on the other hand , segue - ing after ten minutes into all blues ( a fact not mentioned in the track listing ) is a twenty - minute track and brings all four members of the quartet to the fore at different times . thielemans savours the chromaticism of the tune , and hersch - always sensitive - provides a delicious contrast by playing at times classically and diatonically . autumn leaves is the pretext for a joey baron solo of astonishing richness and invention . this album , a live recording of a concert which toots thielemans ( 1922 - 2016 ) gave in the late 1980 ' s with the trio of fred hersch ( piano ) , joey baron ( drums ) and marc johnson ( bass ) is a reissue . according to discogs , it was previously released in 1987 , 1994 , 1999 and 2005 . it is released again now to mark the fact that a year has passed since the death of the belgian harmonica great . the sense of connection and completeness is reinforced by the fact that thielemans is also heard on guitar on ivan lins ' tune vela . thielemans was modest about his guitar playing , even though it was the instrument he played for years in george shearing ' s group : " every once in a while i hit a good well - placed note . " he also whistles his classic tune bluesette - which the audience whistles back . var s = document . getelementsbytagname ( ' script ' ) [ 0 ] ; s . parentnode . insertbefore ( ga , s ) ; as regards liablity for consequences of any action taken in response to information provided on londonjazz , we adopt clauses 8 and 9 of the law society gazette ' s policy . thielemans ' performance of ne me quitte pas was also the inspiration for the cover art by a third brusselaar , the artist and illustrator jean - michel folon ( 1934 - 2005 ) on the theme of a heart flying away . cd review : toots thielemans - ne me quitte pas ( re . . . from the remarks of thielemans himself about it which are quoted in the french press release , there does appear to be a certain heart - warming autobiographical theme about it . the concert was part of a tour for which thielemans brought a top - flight american unit to europe , and , for this concert , back to his home - town of brussels . there is even a touching moment when a member of the audience - maybe even a family member - calls out approval and seems to welcome him back by calling him by his real name : " bravo jean ! 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the allmusic review by ron wynn awarded the album 4½ stars calling it " a strong set that had fusion , straight - ahead , and even almost free pieces " .

the brussels connection links thielemans to brel.; The Brussels Connection Also Links Thielemans To Brel The Brussels connection also links Toots Thielemans to Jacques Brel. In an interview in 2013, Toots expressed his regret for never having met Mr. Brel, saying he was always busy in America. However, they both share a common background as they were born in different suburbs of Brussels only five kilometers apart. Ne Me Quitte Pas was a favorite tune for Toots from the mid-1980s onwards, and he often performed it during concerts. This album, a live recording of a concert given in the late 1980s, features Toots performing Ne Me Quitte Pas along with other tunes like Blue in Green and Autumn Leaves. Overall, the album showcases Toots' versatility as a musician, and his ability to connect with audiences through his performances.

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the nobel laureate , poet , playwright , professor and st . lucian - native derek alton walcott once wrote this of his island home : “ in the mist of the sea there is a horned island with deep green harbors … a place of light with luminous valleys under the thunderous clouds … her mountains tinkle with springs among moss - bearded forests . and the white egret makes rings stalking its pools … a volcano , stinking with sulphur , has made it a healing place . ” clearly jean - philip was equally as transfixed with the beauty of that place , where “ the land , the people , and the light ” is the cultural motto . whether he actually set foot on its beaches , or stumbled upon photographs and thought it would be the perfect name to conjure up escapism or island nightlife , grobler ’ s debut album succeeds in capturing every one of those images . if you can ’ t get out of bed , you ’ re miserably depressed or having an absolutely rotten day , i present to you the antidote . few debuts by a pop artist or band are this actualized , this mature or this euphoric , but when the night takes home the prize . native south african pop singer jean - philip grobler ’ s band name evokes the exotic imagery of an extinct volcano , tropical forests , mountainous terrain , and all the sandy beaches that comprise the island of st . lucia in the eastern caribbean sea . nicknamed “ helen of the west indies ” , after the desirous helen of troy , the island changed hands fourteen times between the british and the french empires in a tug of war for its beautiful landscapes . as immediate and gorgeously crafted as the songs are on grobler ’ s debut album when the night , i can imagine there was quite a label bidding war for the seductive sounds captured here amongst these eleven tracks . “ the night comes again ” recalls something you might have heard in the closing credits to a film some 28 years ago . if “ september ” placed st . lucia firmly in the thick of the island nightlife , post - midnight , then this track serves as reminder of all the festivities that came before and will come again . “ the way you remember me ” is the throbbing heart of the album , as rapturous as anything that came before and as joyful as anything that follows . it evokes the innocence of a wide - eyed , youthful love , with its constantly fluttering synth chords , surging drum beats and wailing saxophone solo . i kept waiting for the brassy woodwind instrument to return after it appeared on the opening track . it resurfaced again and in the context of the song , it works perfectly . the album deftly balances a fine line between unabashed indie pop and a more conventional synth pop sound . with the right amount of cross - promotional exposure , the songs of when the night could easily spill over into the collective mainstream conscious . grobler deserves that kind of success . each track seems to have been built from the rhythm section up , like a carefully - assembled , sonic layer cake . the previous eps didn ’ t necessarily flow as smoothly between songs , but that seems to have been remedied in the full length format . intros and outros are often tied together through swirling synthesizer passages that evoke the soundtracks to ‘ 80s fantasy films , images of hand gliding through clouds or hazy island sunsets . devoid of any filler , st . lucia has delivered a flawlessly constructed record , one that begins as strongly as it ends . “ wait for love ” coasts along on a electro - pop , tropicalia ambience , similar to british alt - dance band friendly fires . former ep single “ we got it wrong ” contains a multitude of moods throughout its four minutes and fifty - eight seconds , faultlessly bouncing from afro - pop to temper trap - esque indie - pop , capturing the ups and down of a relationship . final title track “ when the night ” begins with a light , rapidly thumping synth , before the bass is cranked up and the joy quotient fully erupts . my foot started tapping the floor and by the end of the song , my inner jennifer beals in flashdance , wanted to gyrate about the room . i ’ ll admit it , i eventually gave in to the beat . luckily , no one was there to see how ridiculous i looked . brooklynite by way of johannesburg and liverpool , jean - philip began his formal musical training as a child in the drakensberg boys choir school , touring the globe and being introduced to everything from “ bach to minimalist opera ” in the interim . he outgrew the south african mountains , headed to england to continue his academic studies , and eventually ended up in new york city . it seems he found his land of musical milk and honey , for the promise he and his live band had displayed on previous eps , has evolved into widescreen electro - pop more inventive than most of his peers out there . when the night shows an artist who has sharpened his knives , played homage to his genre ’ s past , and created songs that are uniquely and rapturously his own . expect to have a smile slapped across your face by the end . by the time track five has arrived , things have taken an inky black , clubbier turn as the synths come roaring forward and the tribal drums come out to play . it ’ s as if the presets and st . lucia had decided to throw a party together . the sexy four - to - the - floor “ september ” , with its menacing melody , driving bass line , jagged guitar riffs , and magnificent middle eight , explores the darker side of grobler and his bandmates . the song throws you in the middle of a crowded , sweaty dance floor before dawn breaks . as daylight arrives jean - philip sings , “ hold your head up / reach for the sun ” , and the sound of clanking percussion and light - drenched choral harmony sends the track out of the club and into the early morning sky . “ call me up ” continues the retro pastiche , and again surprisingly rises above all the influences . grobler appears out of the surging haze accompanied by bass , trolley - clanging holiday chimes , drums , and the pulsating sound of a tinny hi - hat before erupting into an infectious chorus where he ’ s joined by the vocal of his bandmates , in a wall of sound . by the end of the song , it appears night has crept in and the sound of cicadas and nocturnal insects make their presence known in the background . “ all eyes on you ” kicks off the set with the sound of gauzy synths , plucked bass guitar strings , and grobler ’ s singular voice waxing hopelessly romantic , as he promises that he ’ ll have eyes for no one else . latching on to a current trend of throwing a sax solo into the mix , the clever arrangement is such that the inclusion of a potentially hackneyed retro instrument doesn ’ t send your eyes rolling skyward . the track builds and builds to the point where you could easily imagine a crowded club with hands stretched high in the flashing colored lights . having seen the band live , that ’ s exactly the kind of physical response their music elicits . few debuts by a pop artist or band are this actualized , this mature , or this euphoric , but when the night takes home the prize . jean - philip grobler has sharpened his knives , played homage to his genre ’ s past , and created songs that are uniquely and rapturously his own . “ closer than this ” fully utilizes the lovely harmonizing talents of co - vocalist patricia beranek and injects the proceedings with the shimmering sounds of an acoustic guitar , jangling tambourine , and a summery vibe that finds the band pushing past the confines of an intimate nightclub venue into full - on stadium territory . this aesthetic trickles into the latest new - wavy single “ elevate ” . once the horns come blaring into the mix , thoughts of a phil collins brass breakdown instantly pop into the mind . it ’ s at once deferential and tongue - in - cheek innovative in its execution . the epic , seven minute long “ too close ” initially gives the impression that it will float along like a jellyfish on the surface of a lagoon , until suddenly something dark pulls it underwater . layer after layer of sound is added until the sweeping percussion and synth sirens come to a halt . the lyrics “ i will hold you too close ” take on a different interpretation , as whatever was peacefully bobbing on the surface , now lies in the jaws of something below . the track ends as tranquilly as it began . the middle of the album by itself would represent a largely unremarkable debut for the electropop of . . . it will never go down as anyone ' s favorite killers album , but this is easily the most fun the vegas . . . founder and artist consultant at the sonic hive . http : / / www . thesonichive . com . after a decade in nyc and many an eccentric roommate experience , this incubating dark comedy novelist decided it was time to head back to where the west begins . born in san antonio , texas , and raised in england & the southwest , he has a mm in performance and literature from the eastman school of music , and is the marketing and communications manager for fort worth opera . you can follow him on twitter @ ryanscottlathan . we all know how critical it is to keep independent voices alive and strong on the internet . please consider a donation to support our work . we are a wholly independent , women - owned , small company . your donation will help popmatters stay viable through these changing , challenging times where costs have risen and advertising has dropped precipitously . popmatters needs your help to keep publishing . thank you . please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus . " the 2017 global citizen festival ' s message for social action was amplified by stevie wonder and many other incredible performers and notable guests . a little bit of tejada is better than none at all . . . . phil lesh and bob weir come together to jam for mt . tam catching these counterculture pioneers in an intimate setting is a treat . . . . master drummer tony allen lends his legendary skills to chicago afrobeat project ' s soul and social c . . . motherblood is loaded with apocalyptic imagery amidst dark - hearted romanticism . . . . paul weller offers a homage to ethiopian music on latest ep , mother ethiopia . . . . e pluribus , plur . electric zoo 2017 embodies festival diversity ( photos ) © 1999 - 2017 popmatters . com . all rights reserved . popmatters is wholly independently owned and operated .

the original version of " call me up " was recorded in the bathroom of a tommy bahama in florida . grobler explained during a performance in boston that he was self - conscious about the way the words sounded in the song , " they always sound kind of mumbly . " however , he said that he " realized it ' s a tender love song in a way , and that i wanted the lyrics to feel that way because it almost feels like when you ’ re whispering words into your lover ' s ear or something . "

the album is a celebration of the beauty of st. lucia.;

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the nobel laureate , poet , playwright , professor and st . lucian - native derek alton walcott once wrote this of his island home : “ in the mist of the sea there is a horned island with deep green harbors … a place of light with luminous valleys under the thunderous clouds … her mountains tinkle with springs among moss - bearded forests . and the white egret makes rings stalking its pools … a volcano , stinking with sulphur , has made it a healing place . ” clearly jean - philip was equally as transfixed with the beauty of that place , where “ the land , the people , and the light ” is the cultural motto . whether he actually set foot on its beaches , or stumbled upon photographs and thought it would be the perfect name to conjure up escapism or island nightlife , grobler ’ s debut album succeeds in capturing every one of those images . if you can ’ t get out of bed , you ’ re miserably depressed or having an absolutely rotten day , i present to you the antidote . few debuts by a pop artist or band are this actualized , this mature or this euphoric , but when the night takes home the prize . native south african pop singer jean - philip grobler ’ s band name evokes the exotic imagery of an extinct volcano , tropical forests , mountainous terrain , and all the sandy beaches that comprise the island of st . lucia in the eastern caribbean sea . nicknamed “ helen of the west indies ” , after the desirous helen of troy , the island changed hands fourteen times between the british and the french empires in a tug of war for its beautiful landscapes . as immediate and gorgeously crafted as the songs are on grobler ’ s debut album when the night , i can imagine there was quite a label bidding war for the seductive sounds captured here amongst these eleven tracks . “ the night comes again ” recalls something you might have heard in the closing credits to a film some 28 years ago . if “ september ” placed st . lucia firmly in the thick of the island nightlife , post - midnight , then this track serves as reminder of all the festivities that came before and will come again . “ the way you remember me ” is the throbbing heart of the album , as rapturous as anything that came before and as joyful as anything that follows . it evokes the innocence of a wide - eyed , youthful love , with its constantly fluttering synth chords , surging drum beats and wailing saxophone solo . i kept waiting for the brassy woodwind instrument to return after it appeared on the opening track . it resurfaced again and in the context of the song , it works perfectly . the album deftly balances a fine line between unabashed indie pop and a more conventional synth pop sound . with the right amount of cross - promotional exposure , the songs of when the night could easily spill over into the collective mainstream conscious . grobler deserves that kind of success . each track seems to have been built from the rhythm section up , like a carefully - assembled , sonic layer cake . the previous eps didn ’ t necessarily flow as smoothly between songs , but that seems to have been remedied in the full length format . intros and outros are often tied together through swirling synthesizer passages that evoke the soundtracks to ‘ 80s fantasy films , images of hand gliding through clouds or hazy island sunsets . devoid of any filler , st . lucia has delivered a flawlessly constructed record , one that begins as strongly as it ends . “ wait for love ” coasts along on a electro - pop , tropicalia ambience , similar to british alt - dance band friendly fires . former ep single “ we got it wrong ” contains a multitude of moods throughout its four minutes and fifty - eight seconds , faultlessly bouncing from afro - pop to temper trap - esque indie - pop , capturing the ups and down of a relationship . final title track “ when the night ” begins with a light , rapidly thumping synth , before the bass is cranked up and the joy quotient fully erupts . my foot started tapping the floor and by the end of the song , my inner jennifer beals in flashdance , wanted to gyrate about the room . i ’ ll admit it , i eventually gave in to the beat . luckily , no one was there to see how ridiculous i looked . brooklynite by way of johannesburg and liverpool , jean - philip began his formal musical training as a child in the drakensberg boys choir school , touring the globe and being introduced to everything from “ bach to minimalist opera ” in the interim . he outgrew the south african mountains , headed to england to continue his academic studies , and eventually ended up in new york city . it seems he found his land of musical milk and honey , for the promise he and his live band had displayed on previous eps , has evolved into widescreen electro - pop more inventive than most of his peers out there . when the night shows an artist who has sharpened his knives , played homage to his genre ’ s past , and created songs that are uniquely and rapturously his own . expect to have a smile slapped across your face by the end . by the time track five has arrived , things have taken an inky black , clubbier turn as the synths come roaring forward and the tribal drums come out to play . it ’ s as if the presets and st . lucia had decided to throw a party together . the sexy four - to - the - floor “ september ” , with its menacing melody , driving bass line , jagged guitar riffs , and magnificent middle eight , explores the darker side of grobler and his bandmates . the song throws you in the middle of a crowded , sweaty dance floor before dawn breaks . as daylight arrives jean - philip sings , “ hold your head up / reach for the sun ” , and the sound of clanking percussion and light - drenched choral harmony sends the track out of the club and into the early morning sky . “ call me up ” continues the retro pastiche , and again surprisingly rises above all the influences . grobler appears out of the surging haze accompanied by bass , trolley - clanging holiday chimes , drums , and the pulsating sound of a tinny hi - hat before erupting into an infectious chorus where he ’ s joined by the vocal of his bandmates , in a wall of sound . by the end of the song , it appears night has crept in and the sound of cicadas and nocturnal insects make their presence known in the background . “ all eyes on you ” kicks off the set with the sound of gauzy synths , plucked bass guitar strings , and grobler ’ s singular voice waxing hopelessly romantic , as he promises that he ’ ll have eyes for no one else . latching on to a current trend of throwing a sax solo into the mix , the clever arrangement is such that the inclusion of a potentially hackneyed retro instrument doesn ’ t send your eyes rolling skyward . the track builds and builds to the point where you could easily imagine a crowded club with hands stretched high in the flashing colored lights . having seen the band live , that ’ s exactly the kind of physical response their music elicits . few debuts by a pop artist or band are this actualized , this mature , or this euphoric , but when the night takes home the prize . jean - philip grobler has sharpened his knives , played homage to his genre ’ s past , and created songs that are uniquely and rapturously his own . “ closer than this ” fully utilizes the lovely harmonizing talents of co - vocalist patricia beranek and injects the proceedings with the shimmering sounds of an acoustic guitar , jangling tambourine , and a summery vibe that finds the band pushing past the confines of an intimate nightclub venue into full - on stadium territory . this aesthetic trickles into the latest new - wavy single “ elevate ” . once the horns come blaring into the mix , thoughts of a phil collins brass breakdown instantly pop into the mind . it ’ s at once deferential and tongue - in - cheek innovative in its execution . the epic , seven minute long “ too close ” initially gives the impression that it will float along like a jellyfish on the surface of a lagoon , until suddenly something dark pulls it underwater . layer after layer of sound is added until the sweeping percussion and synth sirens come to a halt . the lyrics “ i will hold you too close ” take on a different interpretation , as whatever was peacefully bobbing on the surface , now lies in the jaws of something below . the track ends as tranquilly as it began . the middle of the album by itself would represent a largely unremarkable debut for the electropop of . . . it will never go down as anyone ' s favorite killers album , but this is easily the most fun the vegas . . . founder and artist consultant at the sonic hive . http : / / www . thesonichive . com . after a decade in nyc and many an eccentric roommate experience , this incubating dark comedy novelist decided it was time to head back to where the west begins . born in san antonio , texas , and raised in england & the southwest , he has a mm in performance and literature from the eastman school of music , and is the marketing and communications manager for fort worth opera . you can follow him on twitter @ ryanscottlathan . we all know how critical it is to keep independent voices alive and strong on the internet . please consider a donation to support our work . we are a wholly independent , women - owned , small company . your donation will help popmatters stay viable through these changing , challenging times where costs have risen and advertising has dropped precipitously . popmatters needs your help to keep publishing . thank you . please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus . " the 2017 global citizen festival ' s message for social action was amplified by stevie wonder and many other incredible performers and notable guests . a little bit of tejada is better than none at all . . . . phil lesh and bob weir come together to jam for mt . tam catching these counterculture pioneers in an intimate setting is a treat . . . . master drummer tony allen lends his legendary skills to chicago afrobeat project ' s soul and social c . . . motherblood is loaded with apocalyptic imagery amidst dark - hearted romanticism . . . . paul weller offers a homage to ethiopian music on latest ep , mother ethiopia . . . . e pluribus , plur . electric zoo 2017 embodies festival diversity ( photos ) © 1999 - 2017 popmatters . com . all rights reserved . popmatters is wholly independently owned and operated .

in december 2012 , a music video for " september " was released . it was directed by francis . the song appeared in the soundtrack for ea sports football video game , fifa 13 . a music video for " elevate " , directed by norton , was released on september 19 , 2013 .

the album is a great example of electronic pop music.; Generate a concise summary focusing on the production aspect for Text: the album is a great example of electronic pop music.

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amazon . com : girl ridin ' shotgun ( feat . d - thrash of jawga boyz ) : joe diffie : mp3 downloads girl ridin ' shotgun ( feat . d - thrash of jawga boyz ) from the album girl ridin ' shotgun ( feat . d - thrash of jawga boyz ) girl ridin ' shotgun ( feat . d - thrash of jawga boyz ) girl ridin ' shotgun ( feat . d - thrash of jawga boyz ) you have exceeded the maximum number of mp3 items in your mp3 cart . please click here to manage your mp3 cart content . start your 30 - day free trial of unlimited to listen to this song plus tens of millions more songs . exclusive prime pricing . listen to any song , anywhere with amazon music unlimited . learn more your amazon music account is currently associated with a different marketplace . to enjoy prime music , go to your music library and transfer your account to amazon . com ( us ) . sold by amazon digital services llc . additional taxes may apply . by placing your order , you agree to our terms of use . new way ( to light up an old fl . . . joe diffie stream or buy for $ 1 . 29 stream or buy for $ 1 . 29 stream or buy for $ 1 . 29 stream or buy for $ 1 . 29 stream or buy for $ 1 . 29 joe diffie stream or buy for $ 0 . 99 record company required metadata : music file metadata contains unique purchase identifier . learn more . average customer review : 4 . 2 out of 5 stars 11 customer reviews 5 . 0 out of 5 starsbeen waiting for this . this is the definitive summer jam . been waiting on joe diffie to come back hard like this for far too long . 0comment | 2 people found this helpful . was this review helpful to you ? yesnoreport abuse joe diffie was one of the greats from the 90 ' s . guys like him , sammy kershaw , billy ray cyrus , collin raye , etc . . . . . made the 90 ' s awesome ! this is a pleasant comeback . not sure if i am a fan of the rapping or not , but maybe it makes joe sound even batter because you have that contrast ? ! it ' s def worth buying ! caught the video of this by accident on cmt and had to have it on the playlist . been a fan of joe diffie since i first heard " john deere green " in 1993 , and a fan of the jawga boyz since finding " riding high " a year or so ago . it ' s a feel good , fun song that has a catchy hook . with it ' s catchy tune and interesting blend of genres . joe diffie releases a catchy tune that gets old pretty fast . after about 1 month , i got really tired of it all . however , it would be a really good song to stream or listen to off of youtube . 5 . 0 out of 5 starsi tried to get this same song off itunes and . . . i tried to get this same song off itunes and verizon tones . . . and neither one offered the whole song for this low off a price . 5 . 0 out of 5 starslove the song and artists . love the song and mix between the country and rap . it is a great song and very catchie . would look into buying there cd ' s if they came out with a full one now . a perfect combination of old school joe diffie and the new sound of jawga boyz . a good cruisin song . can ' t stop singin the hook . 0comment | one person found this helpful . was this review helpful to you ? yesnoreport abuse not really the joe diffie i remember , but it did get stuck in my head for a while . fun song for riding around . i love joe diffie and d thrash of the jawga boyz , which is my favorite band . best mash up ever ! ! ! ! there ' s a problem loading this menu right now . learn more about amazon prime . prime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .

ridin ' shotgun was produced by randy scruggs and waylon jennings ( a country music artist and colter ' s husband ) . it would be colter ' s final studio album for capitol records after releasing six studio releases under the label . the album spawned four singles , which included her final charting single to date , " holdin ' on " ( 1982 ) . the additional three singles released did not chart the hot country songs list between 1981 and 1982 . the album consisted of ten tracks , which included two versions of the title track . the album failed to chart among the top country albums chart . the album was reviewed by allmusic and was given two and a half out of five stars .

Joe Diffie released Girl Ridin' Shotgun featuring D-Thrash of Jawga Boyz. The song received mixed reviews, with some praising the blend of genres and others criticizing the repetition. It is available for purchase on Amazon Music for $1.29.

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amazon . com : girl ridin ' shotgun ( feat . d - thrash of jawga boyz ) : joe diffie : mp3 downloads girl ridin ' shotgun ( feat . d - thrash of jawga boyz ) from the album girl ridin ' shotgun ( feat . d - thrash of jawga boyz ) girl ridin ' shotgun ( feat . d - thrash of jawga boyz ) girl ridin ' shotgun ( feat . d - thrash of jawga boyz ) you have exceeded the maximum number of mp3 items in your mp3 cart . please click here to manage your mp3 cart content . start your 30 - day free trial of unlimited to listen to this song plus tens of millions more songs . exclusive prime pricing . listen to any song , anywhere with amazon music unlimited . learn more your amazon music account is currently associated with a different marketplace . to enjoy prime music , go to your music library and transfer your account to amazon . com ( us ) . sold by amazon digital services llc . additional taxes may apply . by placing your order , you agree to our terms of use . new way ( to light up an old fl . . . joe diffie stream or buy for $ 1 . 29 stream or buy for $ 1 . 29 stream or buy for $ 1 . 29 stream or buy for $ 1 . 29 stream or buy for $ 1 . 29 joe diffie stream or buy for $ 0 . 99 record company required metadata : music file metadata contains unique purchase identifier . learn more . average customer review : 4 . 2 out of 5 stars 11 customer reviews 5 . 0 out of 5 starsbeen waiting for this . this is the definitive summer jam . been waiting on joe diffie to come back hard like this for far too long . 0comment | 2 people found this helpful . was this review helpful to you ? yesnoreport abuse joe diffie was one of the greats from the 90 ' s . guys like him , sammy kershaw , billy ray cyrus , collin raye , etc . . . . . made the 90 ' s awesome ! this is a pleasant comeback . not sure if i am a fan of the rapping or not , but maybe it makes joe sound even batter because you have that contrast ? ! it ' s def worth buying ! caught the video of this by accident on cmt and had to have it on the playlist . been a fan of joe diffie since i first heard " john deere green " in 1993 , and a fan of the jawga boyz since finding " riding high " a year or so ago . it ' s a feel good , fun song that has a catchy hook . with it ' s catchy tune and interesting blend of genres . joe diffie releases a catchy tune that gets old pretty fast . after about 1 month , i got really tired of it all . however , it would be a really good song to stream or listen to off of youtube . 5 . 0 out of 5 starsi tried to get this same song off itunes and . . . i tried to get this same song off itunes and verizon tones . . . and neither one offered the whole song for this low off a price . 5 . 0 out of 5 starslove the song and artists . love the song and mix between the country and rap . it is a great song and very catchie . would look into buying there cd ' s if they came out with a full one now . a perfect combination of old school joe diffie and the new sound of jawga boyz . a good cruisin song . can ' t stop singin the hook . 0comment | one person found this helpful . was this review helpful to you ? yesnoreport abuse not really the joe diffie i remember , but it did get stuck in my head for a while . fun song for riding around . i love joe diffie and d thrash of the jawga boyz , which is my favorite band . best mash up ever ! ! ! ! there ' s a problem loading this menu right now . learn more about amazon prime . prime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .

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wright found further inspiration in films like bullitt , the blues brothers , and walter hill ’ s the driver , and by interviewing ex - convicts about their real - life criminal histories . “ i thought , if i ’ m going to make this movie , i have to authenticate it , ” he says . “ and that was one of the most fun things about writing it , was dreaming up these scenarios and then meeting people who can actually verify some of it , or say , ‘ oh , that ’ s interesting , that reminds me of this , ’ and then come up with some other amazing anecdote which then worms its way into the script . there ’ s a lot of scenes with jamie and jon and [ what they are ] saying , and bernthal and flea as well , that are based on real anecdotes . ” before the shoot , wright sought advice from filmmakers with relevant experience , including rush director ron howard and mad max franchise overlord george miller . “ people do car chases in different ways , ” says wright . “ but fury road is one of my favorite movies of the last 20 years , and the way he did it made a lot of sense to me , in terms of plotting out the entire things on storyboards . it really all comes down to planning . ” much of the planning was undertaken by the film ’ s second unit director darrin prescott ( john wick ) who was tasked with making sure the beats of the film ’ s car chases were in lockstep with those of its soundtrack . “ we would find the locations and measure them out , ” he explains . “ then we ’ d go down to atlanta motor speedway and actually drive the car and time it out . it ’ s unlike anything i ’ ve ever done . it should be a class in film school — you go out and choreograph something to a song ! ” copyright © 2017 time inc . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited . bored with movie car chases which feature more green screen manipulation by visual effects artists than real - life white - knuckling on the part of actors ? so is director edgar wright ( shaun of the dead , hot fuzz ) , who decided to get his cast as close as possible to the on - the - road action while making his new heist movie , the atlanta - shot baby driver ( out june 28 ) . “ when you ’ re driving eighty miles an hour and the actors are reacting to what is happening , that is worth its weight in gold , ” laughs wright . “ you don ’ t have to fake any expressions when you ’ re doing 180 degree turns ! ” baby driver stars ansel elgort as the titular tinnitus - stricken getaway driver , kevin spacey as the crime boss who employs him , and lily james as the waitress with whom baby falls in love . “ baby is the getaway driver for this group of criminals , ” says elgort . “ he works for doc , kevin spacey ’ s character , doing the getaway - driving for heists . you learn that when he was 7 , he was in a really bad car accident , and both his parents died , but he also got tinnitus in his ear . so because of that , he has to listen to music all the time to drown out the noise in his ears . ” jon hamm , jon bernthal , eiza gonzález , kenny joon , flea , and jamie foxx portray robbers reliant on baby ’ s tire - burning skills which are showcased in three major car chases . each of those sequences is meticulously choreographed to the songs baby listens to while driving , and which he has to select before commencing the getaway . “ it ’ s more than just editing it to music afterward , ” says wright . “ actors and stuntmen are choreographing the action to that . so , overall , it creates a real spell . ” wright had the kernel of the idea for baby driver more than two decades ago while editing his debut movie , 1995 ’ s micro - budgeted comedy - western a fistful of fingers . at the time he was obsessively listening to the jon spencer blue explosion ’ s just - released album orange , and in particular the track “ bellbottoms , ” which accompanies the opening sequence in baby driver . “ i started to imagine this car chase that was set to that song , ” he says . “ i didn ’ t have the character yet , but the structure of the car chase and the bank robbery at the start of the movie is extremely similar to what i came up with 22 years ago . ” as wright made his name with the british sitcom spaced , and then 2004 ’ s horror - comedy shaun of the dead , he continued to think about his idea for a car - chase thriller , with other favorite tunes like the damned ’ s “ neat neat neat ” and focus ’ “ hocus pocus ” inspiring more sequences . “ when i started writing , i had eight of the set - piece songs nailed down , ” he says . “ then , in the writing of the first draft , and very much like baby himself , i wouldn ’ t write a scene unless i had the right piece of music . ” wright road tested his idea to choreograph onscreen action to music on a couple of other projects . in shaun of the dead , the director and cowriter - star simon pegg included a sequence where a zombie is beaten with pool cues in time with queen ’ s “ don ’ t stop me now . ” he also directed a music video in which comedian noel fielding played a getaway driving grooving out to “ blue song ” by british techno duo mint royale . “ seven years ago , at the los angeles film festival , j . j . abrams was doing a sort of career talk with me , and he specifically wanted to show the mint royale video , ” says wright . “ whilst we were showing it to the audience , j . j . leaned over to me and whispered , ‘ you know , i think this would make a great movie . ’ and i whispered back , ‘ i am way ahead of you ! ' ” around five years ago , wright held a table read for the baby driver script with a group of actors which included hamm . “ i had met edgar and professed my fandom , and he mentioned that he had something percolating , ” says the mad men actor . “ i was like , ‘ well , i ’ m totally available ! [ laughs ] yeah , it was a long long time ago , almost everyone was different in the room . but i knew that it was a cool idea , this idea of a cops - and - robbers movie , set to music , and choreographed . i thought it was a very cool thing if they could get it to work and , knowing edgar ’ s incredibly visual vocabulary , and unbelievably meticulous preparation , and imagination , i was like , well , he ’ s the perfect guy to do it . ” at the time , wright was still planning to make the marvel superhero movie ant - man , the screenplay for which he was writing with attack the block director , joe cornish . but , in may 2014 , the director abruptly left the project following a dispute with marvel over script changes and ultimately zeroed in on baby driver as his next project . ( ant - man would be directed by peyton reed , with a script credited to wright , cornish , adam mckay , and the film ’ s star , paul rudd . ) “ when ant - man went the way ant - man went , i think this opened up a hole in his schedule , ” says hamm . “ he had this [ film ] pretty far down the line development - wise and everyone thought , like i did , that it was a pretty cool idea . ” to create the illusion that elgort was driving at high speed in the film , wright often utilized the “ biscuit , ” a low - to - the - ground trailer which transported the getaway cars and the actor and whose real driver was positioned offscreen . ( fun fact : the biscuit gets its name from the first film on which it was used : seabiscuit . ) wearing a seatbelt was required for actors sitting in the car for reasons which became clear when elgort , foxx , joon , and flea decided to do a take without them . “ it was very different than with the belt , ” says elgort . “ we were all like — ‘ waaah ! ’ — holding on to sh – for dear life . ” both elgort and hamm drove for real in scenes which involved little in the way of potential peril . “ there are quite a few shots in there with them actually driving , ” says wright . “ i know that ansel would have liked to have done more driving but obviously , some of the real trick stuff , you ’ ve got to leave it to the experts . ” those experts included stunt driver jeremy fry who , for a scene in which baby drives at speed through an alley , managed the difficult feat of pulling two consecutive 180 turns to avoid an array of obstacles , including a moving truck . “ a different movie would have done that in a parking lot with green screen , ” says prescott . “ we found this alley , filled it with a bunch of trucks and dumpsters and jeremy , at about 70 miles an hour , dances the car around them . there wasn ’ t a lot of room for error , man . ” wright also employed the services of an actual choreographer , ryan heffington , a two - time grammy nominee for his work on the arcade fire ’ s “ we exist ” and sia ’ s “ chandelier . ” “ he was involved with anything to do with the human body , ” says wright . “ the opening car chase scene , when they ’ re driving , there ’ s not as much for ryan to do . his big sequence would be the opening credit sequence , where baby goes to get the coffees and comes back , and it ’ s all in one steadicam shot . but then , you have the other sequences where there ’ s the choreography , and the gun fights , and the running sequences . always the most beautiful thing to me is where you can take people of disparate crafts and bring them together as a team . it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside when , you know , somebody like ryan heffington , who is a fantastic dance choreographer , and darrin prescott , who ’ s kind of like an action wizard , can be working hand - in - hand , and learn a lot off from each other . it ’ s just an amazing thing . when those guys are suddenly thick - as - thieves because of the shoot , it ’ s like , well , my work here is done . ” the hard work paid off when baby driver premiered to a rapturous reception at this year ’ s sxsw and sony showed its confidence in the film by bumping up its release from august to june . so , has wright ’ s more than 20 - year itch to make a music - fueled car chase movie been satisfyingly scratched ? “ car chases are as painstaking to make as they are fun to watch , ” he says . “ but i ’ d do more . action and music — it ’ s all my passions in one movie ! ” watch a trailer for baby driver above . thanks for signing up for our newsletter ! check your email to verify your signup . please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus . all products featured were editorially selected . ew . com may receive a percentage of sales for items purchased from these links . copyright © 2017 time inc . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited . sorry , your blog cannot share posts by email .

the allmusic review states " everything on the album is visually evocative the way good soundtrack music should be , yet the individual cuts are tight and melodic enough to hold up to repeated listens . the end result is a soundtrack that succeeds both as a film score and a stand - alone album . this unique combination makes bullitt one of the finest achievements in the lalo schifrin catalog and one of the best action film scores ever written " .

Wright received positive reviews for Baby Driver.

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wright found further inspiration in films like bullitt , the blues brothers , and walter hill ’ s the driver , and by interviewing ex - convicts about their real - life criminal histories . “ i thought , if i ’ m going to make this movie , i have to authenticate it , ” he says . “ and that was one of the most fun things about writing it , was dreaming up these scenarios and then meeting people who can actually verify some of it , or say , ‘ oh , that ’ s interesting , that reminds me of this , ’ and then come up with some other amazing anecdote which then worms its way into the script . there ’ s a lot of scenes with jamie and jon and [ what they are ] saying , and bernthal and flea as well , that are based on real anecdotes . ” before the shoot , wright sought advice from filmmakers with relevant experience , including rush director ron howard and mad max franchise overlord george miller . “ people do car chases in different ways , ” says wright . “ but fury road is one of my favorite movies of the last 20 years , and the way he did it made a lot of sense to me , in terms of plotting out the entire things on storyboards . it really all comes down to planning . ” much of the planning was undertaken by the film ’ s second unit director darrin prescott ( john wick ) who was tasked with making sure the beats of the film ’ s car chases were in lockstep with those of its soundtrack . “ we would find the locations and measure them out , ” he explains . “ then we ’ d go down to atlanta motor speedway and actually drive the car and time it out . it ’ s unlike anything i ’ ve ever done . it should be a class in film school — you go out and choreograph something to a song ! ” copyright © 2017 time inc . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited . bored with movie car chases which feature more green screen manipulation by visual effects artists than real - life white - knuckling on the part of actors ? so is director edgar wright ( shaun of the dead , hot fuzz ) , who decided to get his cast as close as possible to the on - the - road action while making his new heist movie , the atlanta - shot baby driver ( out june 28 ) . “ when you ’ re driving eighty miles an hour and the actors are reacting to what is happening , that is worth its weight in gold , ” laughs wright . “ you don ’ t have to fake any expressions when you ’ re doing 180 degree turns ! ” baby driver stars ansel elgort as the titular tinnitus - stricken getaway driver , kevin spacey as the crime boss who employs him , and lily james as the waitress with whom baby falls in love . “ baby is the getaway driver for this group of criminals , ” says elgort . “ he works for doc , kevin spacey ’ s character , doing the getaway - driving for heists . you learn that when he was 7 , he was in a really bad car accident , and both his parents died , but he also got tinnitus in his ear . so because of that , he has to listen to music all the time to drown out the noise in his ears . ” jon hamm , jon bernthal , eiza gonzález , kenny joon , flea , and jamie foxx portray robbers reliant on baby ’ s tire - burning skills which are showcased in three major car chases . each of those sequences is meticulously choreographed to the songs baby listens to while driving , and which he has to select before commencing the getaway . “ it ’ s more than just editing it to music afterward , ” says wright . “ actors and stuntmen are choreographing the action to that . so , overall , it creates a real spell . ” wright had the kernel of the idea for baby driver more than two decades ago while editing his debut movie , 1995 ’ s micro - budgeted comedy - western a fistful of fingers . at the time he was obsessively listening to the jon spencer blue explosion ’ s just - released album orange , and in particular the track “ bellbottoms , ” which accompanies the opening sequence in baby driver . “ i started to imagine this car chase that was set to that song , ” he says . “ i didn ’ t have the character yet , but the structure of the car chase and the bank robbery at the start of the movie is extremely similar to what i came up with 22 years ago . ” as wright made his name with the british sitcom spaced , and then 2004 ’ s horror - comedy shaun of the dead , he continued to think about his idea for a car - chase thriller , with other favorite tunes like the damned ’ s “ neat neat neat ” and focus ’ “ hocus pocus ” inspiring more sequences . “ when i started writing , i had eight of the set - piece songs nailed down , ” he says . “ then , in the writing of the first draft , and very much like baby himself , i wouldn ’ t write a scene unless i had the right piece of music . ” wright road tested his idea to choreograph onscreen action to music on a couple of other projects . in shaun of the dead , the director and cowriter - star simon pegg included a sequence where a zombie is beaten with pool cues in time with queen ’ s “ don ’ t stop me now . ” he also directed a music video in which comedian noel fielding played a getaway driving grooving out to “ blue song ” by british techno duo mint royale . “ seven years ago , at the los angeles film festival , j . j . abrams was doing a sort of career talk with me , and he specifically wanted to show the mint royale video , ” says wright . “ whilst we were showing it to the audience , j . j . leaned over to me and whispered , ‘ you know , i think this would make a great movie . ’ and i whispered back , ‘ i am way ahead of you ! ' ” around five years ago , wright held a table read for the baby driver script with a group of actors which included hamm . “ i had met edgar and professed my fandom , and he mentioned that he had something percolating , ” says the mad men actor . “ i was like , ‘ well , i ’ m totally available ! [ laughs ] yeah , it was a long long time ago , almost everyone was different in the room . but i knew that it was a cool idea , this idea of a cops - and - robbers movie , set to music , and choreographed . i thought it was a very cool thing if they could get it to work and , knowing edgar ’ s incredibly visual vocabulary , and unbelievably meticulous preparation , and imagination , i was like , well , he ’ s the perfect guy to do it . ” at the time , wright was still planning to make the marvel superhero movie ant - man , the screenplay for which he was writing with attack the block director , joe cornish . but , in may 2014 , the director abruptly left the project following a dispute with marvel over script changes and ultimately zeroed in on baby driver as his next project . ( ant - man would be directed by peyton reed , with a script credited to wright , cornish , adam mckay , and the film ’ s star , paul rudd . ) “ when ant - man went the way ant - man went , i think this opened up a hole in his schedule , ” says hamm . “ he had this [ film ] pretty far down the line development - wise and everyone thought , like i did , that it was a pretty cool idea . ” to create the illusion that elgort was driving at high speed in the film , wright often utilized the “ biscuit , ” a low - to - the - ground trailer which transported the getaway cars and the actor and whose real driver was positioned offscreen . ( fun fact : the biscuit gets its name from the first film on which it was used : seabiscuit . ) wearing a seatbelt was required for actors sitting in the car for reasons which became clear when elgort , foxx , joon , and flea decided to do a take without them . “ it was very different than with the belt , ” says elgort . “ we were all like — ‘ waaah ! ’ — holding on to sh – for dear life . ” both elgort and hamm drove for real in scenes which involved little in the way of potential peril . “ there are quite a few shots in there with them actually driving , ” says wright . “ i know that ansel would have liked to have done more driving but obviously , some of the real trick stuff , you ’ ve got to leave it to the experts . ” those experts included stunt driver jeremy fry who , for a scene in which baby drives at speed through an alley , managed the difficult feat of pulling two consecutive 180 turns to avoid an array of obstacles , including a moving truck . “ a different movie would have done that in a parking lot with green screen , ” says prescott . “ we found this alley , filled it with a bunch of trucks and dumpsters and jeremy , at about 70 miles an hour , dances the car around them . there wasn ’ t a lot of room for error , man . ” wright also employed the services of an actual choreographer , ryan heffington , a two - time grammy nominee for his work on the arcade fire ’ s “ we exist ” and sia ’ s “ chandelier . ” “ he was involved with anything to do with the human body , ” says wright . “ the opening car chase scene , when they ’ re driving , there ’ s not as much for ryan to do . his big sequence would be the opening credit sequence , where baby goes to get the coffees and comes back , and it ’ s all in one steadicam shot . but then , you have the other sequences where there ’ s the choreography , and the gun fights , and the running sequences . always the most beautiful thing to me is where you can take people of disparate crafts and bring them together as a team . it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside when , you know , somebody like ryan heffington , who is a fantastic dance choreographer , and darrin prescott , who ’ s kind of like an action wizard , can be working hand - in - hand , and learn a lot off from each other . it ’ s just an amazing thing . when those guys are suddenly thick - as - thieves because of the shoot , it ’ s like , well , my work here is done . ” the hard work paid off when baby driver premiered to a rapturous reception at this year ’ s sxsw and sony showed its confidence in the film by bumping up its release from august to june . so , has wright ’ s more than 20 - year itch to make a music - fueled car chase movie been satisfyingly scratched ? “ car chases are as painstaking to make as they are fun to watch , ” he says . “ but i ’ d do more . action and music — it ’ s all my passions in one movie ! ” watch a trailer for baby driver above . thanks for signing up for our newsletter ! check your email to verify your signup . please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus . all products featured were editorially selected . ew . com may receive a percentage of sales for items purchased from these links . copyright © 2017 time inc . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited . sorry , your blog cannot share posts by email .

recorded in hollywood , california on december 6 and 7 , 1968 . personnel : lalo schifrin - arranger , conductor john audino , bud brisbois , tony terran - trumpet , flugelhorn milt bernhart , dick noel , lloyd ulyate , lew mccreary - trombone bud shank , ronnie lang , gene cipriano , bill perkins , jack nimitz - reeds mike melvoin - piano , organ mike deasy , howard roberts , bob bain - guitar ray brown - bass carol kaye , max bennett - electric bass stan levey - drums larry bunker - percussion unknown strings robert helfer - orchestra manager dick hazard , george del barrio - arranger

the atlanta-shot baby driver, out june 28, features ansel elgort as a getaway driver with tinnitus who must choose between serving a crime boss and falling in love.

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while some releases over the years have proven that the right artists teamed with the right producers can crank out a quality record that balances themes from opposite sides of the spectrum , ludaversal is not one of those albums . yes , on a handful of tracks there are the belly - busting bars told via yell - flow deserving of a megaphone that audiences have come to expect from luda ( “ i leave rappers confused like will . i . am ’ s barber ” ) . however , even the atlanta bred emcee ’ s best lyrics on ludaversal are oftentimes overshadowed by mediocre beats that feel like leftovers from the previous decade . one thing ' s for sure , and that ’ s that ludaversal is a confusing experience . whereas previous releases by the rapper motivate a testosterone fueled rampage , ludaversal brings about a sigh . with little to no clarity as to whether or not it is a nostalgia tour , a reinvention , or a reinvigoration for ludacris , it settles for none of the above , winding up as just a collection of a few new luda tracks - some duds , some not . ludacris ' long - awaited album , ludaversal , is finally due out at the end of the month . the rapper has been warming us up with weekly ludaverses every thursday , and he kicks off the countdown month to ludaversal by revealing the official album cover . ludacris ’ eighth studio album ludaversal is set to debut on september 11 , 2012 . the atlanta rapper has spent recent weeks in the studio recording with artists that include chris brown and soul singer anita baker , with the photos to prove it . according to hhnm , luda ’ s first single , produced by da internz is expected to arrive shortly . ludaversal will be a follow up to luda ’ s 2010 album battle of the sexes , and he admits that the content will be a little bit more personal than usual . " it ' s been a minute since i ' ve been away from music , and there is just so much to talk about , " he said . " so [ the album ] is mostly about my personal life , my travels , my experiences , rumors , gossip — you know , everything coming together in one . " luda matures his lyrics on " ludaversal , " but the beats and track concepts are so all - over - the - place that we ' re left wading through an overlong , stereotypical " comeback album . " as much as ludacris has always been something of a punchline rapper , his initial appeal was much less about # bars than it was good ol ' fashioned fun . on " ludaversal , " luda divides himself equally between proving himself as an emcee and juvenile gags without enough interaction between the two . now , with ludaversal , chris bridges returns in effort to re - validate his street cred after building up his imdb cred , dropping his first studio release in five years . this would be a valiant and understandable goal for the rapper turned actor if it were the only one he had in making this record . instead , it seems as though the realities of the reformed gangsta lifestyle have seeped their way into the consciousness of the multi - platinum recording artist , making it so that whether he likes it or not ( or we like it or not , for that matter ) , some room must be saved ( even on banger tracks ) for the sentimentality of a 37 - year old man looking back on his life and career . this sound doesn ’ t do ludacris any favors . in fact , it highlights the chinks in his armor . no matter how hard luda goes on ludaversal , its disjointed nature can , at times , make its author seem like a try - hard . a song like “ get lit ” may have life in a boozy club somewhere over the coming months , but there are better odds in it being totally transparent to even the most turnt of audiences . “ come and see me ” has some banger value , but gets little lift from big k . r . i . t . - - and with its car references , it winds up feeling more like a commercial for the " fast and the furious " franchise than anything else . that ’ s not to say ludaversal isn ’ t ever any fun - - because it is at times . the way the album begins sets high expectations for the rest of the album , perhaps too high , with luda diving head first into the deep end “ getting right into it . ” “ beast mode ” lives up to its name , as luda lets himself loose for nearly four minutes ( “ and since i ’ m always high it ’ s kinda hard to overlook me ” speaks aptly to the track ' s stand - out value on the album ) . even when he gets a little vulnerable it ’ s still okay . by the time the album reaches its conclusion , tracks like “ grass is always greener ” and “ real good lovin ” actually come across as perfect example of what this record could have been , wherein bridges allows himself to get a little raw , weighing the sometimes - heavy options that come with nearing 40 , without betraying the bravado that makes him so beloved . ludacris ’ name is synonymous with ambition . his thriving film career is a testament to that , and his desire to - - on ludaversal - - tackle the topics that tax him at the end of the day is surely commendable . unfortunately , it works to the rapper / actor ' s detriment here . it ’ s not that luda bit off more than he can chew , it ’ s just that he ’ s chewing on too many different cuisines . within five tracks , luda drops a skit about an unwavering erection and an ode to his late alcoholic father . because of their proximity , both fall flat on their face . with ludaversal being made available for pre - order on itunes tonight , fans can now get a glimpse into what the official tracklist looks like . laced with 14 songs ( 18 on the deluxe edition ) , the album will feature guest appearances from some of the biggest names in the industry , including usher , monica , big k . r . i . t , miguel , rick ross , john legend , and many more . due march 31st , ludaversal is being led the previously heard singles “ good lovin ” , “ call ya bluff ” & “ beast mode ” . in janury , ludacris told billboard that the album was almost halfway completed , " i get the beats together and i put out my ideas , so i ' d say we ' re maybe about 40 percent done , ” but at the time usher was still the only feature secured for the album . " usher is one person that i ' ve already worked with . in terms of other artists , you can say that there ' s going to be a lot of surprises on here . " now , we know that one of those surprises is legendary soul singer anita baker , an unlikely collaboration for the atlanta rapper . in november , he dropped his 1 . 21 gigawatts mixtape , which made headlines for not - so - subliminal shots at drake and big sean . © 2017 viacom international inc . all rights reserved . mtv and all related titles and logos are trademarks of viacom international inc . too fast , too curious . luda throws too much at the wall and not a lot of it is sticking . the grass is always greener . . . the first detractor here is that the album lacks that dirty south aesthetic that luda did so well during his peak years . the second is that he attempts to show growth and maturity , but it falls flat , not only because there ' s such a range of topics , but because this is a rapper we expect to be ignant . reviewing luda ' s latest effort , on the heels of furious 7 . in many ways , the early 2000s belonged to ludacris . within that time , the rapper was able to cross multiple platforms , making palatable music for varying tastes tinged with his trademark dirty south sound . he would drop cheeky hit after cheeky hit , with a self serious flow delivered through a cheshire grin - and we all loved him for it . that was until he decided to allow his acting career to gradually eclipse his musical efforts over the last half decade . but , maybe this is the catch to dropping an album after a long hiatus . the apparent obligation one feels to include tracks about reclaiming the throne actually takes away from the original artistic intent of the album . or at the very least muddies it . ludacris spends so much time on this release fending off the hierarchy of the current rap landscape , though it doesn ’ t ring true because it ’ s not clear where his paranoia lies . are kendrick lamar , drake , and joey bada $ $ the artists ludacris isn ’ t ready to pass the torch to ? because nothing on this album sounds anything like something that would be found on theirs . get the hottest music , news and videos delivered directly to your inbox . tell me about hot new hip hop news . check out the artwork for ludacris ' upcoming album . the album art has the feel of a vintage filter a la instagram , with a private jet behind his first - ever car , a 1993 acura legend - - symbolizing luda ' s growth and success . luda has no plans of getting rid of the acura any time soon . " it says a lot about my personality , but i ’ m just a humble individual , " he said . " it ’ s one of those things that i will never get rid of . " the new album drops march 31st . check out some of his recent ludaverses here , and peep the cover art up top . check out the official tracklist below , and peep the deluxe edition cover in the gallery above . 9 . “ come and see me ” ( feat . big k . r . i . t . ) viral rapper matt ox signs record deal with warner bros . get the hottest music , news and videos delivered directly to your inbox . tell me about hot new hip hop news .

ludaversal received generally positive reviews from music critics . at metacritic , which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics , the album received an average score of 63 , which indicates " generally favorable reviews " , based on 11 reviews . in a mixed review for exclaim ! , samantha o ' connor wrote that ludacris finds himself in between " owning up to the voracious hunger needed to reach a new level of fulfillment and being trapped by the desperation to regain a title that is no longer his . "

ludaversal received mixed reviews.

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while some releases over the years have proven that the right artists teamed with the right producers can crank out a quality record that balances themes from opposite sides of the spectrum , ludaversal is not one of those albums . yes , on a handful of tracks there are the belly - busting bars told via yell - flow deserving of a megaphone that audiences have come to expect from luda ( “ i leave rappers confused like will . i . am ’ s barber ” ) . however , even the atlanta bred emcee ’ s best lyrics on ludaversal are oftentimes overshadowed by mediocre beats that feel like leftovers from the previous decade . one thing ' s for sure , and that ’ s that ludaversal is a confusing experience . whereas previous releases by the rapper motivate a testosterone fueled rampage , ludaversal brings about a sigh . with little to no clarity as to whether or not it is a nostalgia tour , a reinvention , or a reinvigoration for ludacris , it settles for none of the above , winding up as just a collection of a few new luda tracks - some duds , some not . ludacris ' long - awaited album , ludaversal , is finally due out at the end of the month . the rapper has been warming us up with weekly ludaverses every thursday , and he kicks off the countdown month to ludaversal by revealing the official album cover . ludacris ’ eighth studio album ludaversal is set to debut on september 11 , 2012 . the atlanta rapper has spent recent weeks in the studio recording with artists that include chris brown and soul singer anita baker , with the photos to prove it . according to hhnm , luda ’ s first single , produced by da internz is expected to arrive shortly . ludaversal will be a follow up to luda ’ s 2010 album battle of the sexes , and he admits that the content will be a little bit more personal than usual . " it ' s been a minute since i ' ve been away from music , and there is just so much to talk about , " he said . " so [ the album ] is mostly about my personal life , my travels , my experiences , rumors , gossip — you know , everything coming together in one . " luda matures his lyrics on " ludaversal , " but the beats and track concepts are so all - over - the - place that we ' re left wading through an overlong , stereotypical " comeback album . " as much as ludacris has always been something of a punchline rapper , his initial appeal was much less about # bars than it was good ol ' fashioned fun . on " ludaversal , " luda divides himself equally between proving himself as an emcee and juvenile gags without enough interaction between the two . now , with ludaversal , chris bridges returns in effort to re - validate his street cred after building up his imdb cred , dropping his first studio release in five years . this would be a valiant and understandable goal for the rapper turned actor if it were the only one he had in making this record . instead , it seems as though the realities of the reformed gangsta lifestyle have seeped their way into the consciousness of the multi - platinum recording artist , making it so that whether he likes it or not ( or we like it or not , for that matter ) , some room must be saved ( even on banger tracks ) for the sentimentality of a 37 - year old man looking back on his life and career . this sound doesn ’ t do ludacris any favors . in fact , it highlights the chinks in his armor . no matter how hard luda goes on ludaversal , its disjointed nature can , at times , make its author seem like a try - hard . a song like “ get lit ” may have life in a boozy club somewhere over the coming months , but there are better odds in it being totally transparent to even the most turnt of audiences . “ come and see me ” has some banger value , but gets little lift from big k . r . i . t . - - and with its car references , it winds up feeling more like a commercial for the " fast and the furious " franchise than anything else . that ’ s not to say ludaversal isn ’ t ever any fun - - because it is at times . the way the album begins sets high expectations for the rest of the album , perhaps too high , with luda diving head first into the deep end “ getting right into it . ” “ beast mode ” lives up to its name , as luda lets himself loose for nearly four minutes ( “ and since i ’ m always high it ’ s kinda hard to overlook me ” speaks aptly to the track ' s stand - out value on the album ) . even when he gets a little vulnerable it ’ s still okay . by the time the album reaches its conclusion , tracks like “ grass is always greener ” and “ real good lovin ” actually come across as perfect example of what this record could have been , wherein bridges allows himself to get a little raw , weighing the sometimes - heavy options that come with nearing 40 , without betraying the bravado that makes him so beloved . ludacris ’ name is synonymous with ambition . his thriving film career is a testament to that , and his desire to - - on ludaversal - - tackle the topics that tax him at the end of the day is surely commendable . unfortunately , it works to the rapper / actor ' s detriment here . it ’ s not that luda bit off more than he can chew , it ’ s just that he ’ s chewing on too many different cuisines . within five tracks , luda drops a skit about an unwavering erection and an ode to his late alcoholic father . because of their proximity , both fall flat on their face . with ludaversal being made available for pre - order on itunes tonight , fans can now get a glimpse into what the official tracklist looks like . laced with 14 songs ( 18 on the deluxe edition ) , the album will feature guest appearances from some of the biggest names in the industry , including usher , monica , big k . r . i . t , miguel , rick ross , john legend , and many more . due march 31st , ludaversal is being led the previously heard singles “ good lovin ” , “ call ya bluff ” & “ beast mode ” . in janury , ludacris told billboard that the album was almost halfway completed , " i get the beats together and i put out my ideas , so i ' d say we ' re maybe about 40 percent done , ” but at the time usher was still the only feature secured for the album . " usher is one person that i ' ve already worked with . in terms of other artists , you can say that there ' s going to be a lot of surprises on here . " now , we know that one of those surprises is legendary soul singer anita baker , an unlikely collaboration for the atlanta rapper . in november , he dropped his 1 . 21 gigawatts mixtape , which made headlines for not - so - subliminal shots at drake and big sean . © 2017 viacom international inc . all rights reserved . mtv and all related titles and logos are trademarks of viacom international inc . too fast , too curious . luda throws too much at the wall and not a lot of it is sticking . the grass is always greener . . . the first detractor here is that the album lacks that dirty south aesthetic that luda did so well during his peak years . the second is that he attempts to show growth and maturity , but it falls flat , not only because there ' s such a range of topics , but because this is a rapper we expect to be ignant . reviewing luda ' s latest effort , on the heels of furious 7 . in many ways , the early 2000s belonged to ludacris . within that time , the rapper was able to cross multiple platforms , making palatable music for varying tastes tinged with his trademark dirty south sound . he would drop cheeky hit after cheeky hit , with a self serious flow delivered through a cheshire grin - and we all loved him for it . that was until he decided to allow his acting career to gradually eclipse his musical efforts over the last half decade . but , maybe this is the catch to dropping an album after a long hiatus . the apparent obligation one feels to include tracks about reclaiming the throne actually takes away from the original artistic intent of the album . or at the very least muddies it . ludacris spends so much time on this release fending off the hierarchy of the current rap landscape , though it doesn ’ t ring true because it ’ s not clear where his paranoia lies . are kendrick lamar , drake , and joey bada $ $ the artists ludacris isn ’ t ready to pass the torch to ? because nothing on this album sounds anything like something that would be found on theirs . get the hottest music , news and videos delivered directly to your inbox . tell me about hot new hip hop news . check out the artwork for ludacris ' upcoming album . the album art has the feel of a vintage filter a la instagram , with a private jet behind his first - ever car , a 1993 acura legend - - symbolizing luda ' s growth and success . luda has no plans of getting rid of the acura any time soon . " it says a lot about my personality , but i ’ m just a humble individual , " he said . " it ’ s one of those things that i will never get rid of . " the new album drops march 31st . check out some of his recent ludaverses here , and peep the cover art up top . check out the official tracklist below , and peep the deluxe edition cover in the gallery above . 9 . “ come and see me ” ( feat . big k . r . i . t . ) viral rapper matt ox signs record deal with warner bros . get the hottest music , news and videos delivered directly to your inbox . tell me about hot new hip hop news .

the album debuted at number 3 on the billboard 200 with 73 , 000 album - equivalent units ; it sold 62 , 000 copies in its first week , and boasted over 4 . 8 million streams . it was the second best - selling album of the week . it marked ludacris ' s eighth top - five album . in its second week , the album fell to number 18 on the billboard 200 , selling 23 , 000 equivalent album units ; it sold 18 , 000 copies and boasted over 3 . 4 million streams . for a two - week total , ludaversal sold just under 82 , 000 copies and streamed 8 million times domestically .

ludaversal received mixed reviews.

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cabaret voltaire is one of the trope makers and trope codifiers of industrial music . formed in 1973 and named after the famous dada nightclub in zurich , the band combined harsh suicide - influenced post - punk rock , instrument - and - voice effects processing , tape manipulation , and eventually such influences as funk , dub , dance , and house to become one of the most prolific and respected artists of 70s and 80s electronic music . the band officially disbanded in 1994 , though guitarist richard h . kirk resurrected the name in 2009 for collaborative purposes . the crackdown began the band ' s synth pop dance era , based around the electrofunk introduced in the previous album 2x45 . non - indicative title : three mantras has only two mantras : " western mantra " and " eastern mantra " . to further the confusion , the two are switched in the track listing . pioneers of the music video with " nag nag nag " and " seconds too late " . " sensoria " , directed by peter care , was procured by the new york museum of modern art in 1986 . recordings of tv presenters , televangelists and policemen appeared in their music as far back as the ' 70s . permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff @ tvtropes . org . privacy policy synth pop : from the crackdown through the ' 90s . also an ur - example of industrial ' s dance - based subgenre ebm . a wild rapper appears ! : " runaway " is the only song on groovy , laidback and nasty with a rap segment . code began the band ' s house music era . extensively sampled the outer limits ( 1963 ) episode " demon with a glass hand " , most notably in " yashar " . you know that show . . . you need to login to do this . get known if you don ' t have an account a date with rosie palms : " i want you " , with little room for reinterpretation . industrial : trope makers and trope codifier alongside throbbing gristle . house / acid house : their output from code through to their dissolution . intercourse with you : " i want you " , combined with a date with rosie palms . lead bassist : stephen mallinder is a type b , and possibly a type c as well . " there ' s 70 billion people on earth . where are they hiding ? " advertising : advertising @ proper . io tvtropes is licensed under a creative commons attribution - noncommercial - sharealike 3 . 0 unported license . http : / / tvtropes . org / pmwiki / pmwiki . php / music / cabaretvoltaire

sean carruthers of allmusic said of the compilation , " this is the sound that launched a thousand techno acts . " victoria segal of nme said , " this fine compilation . . . shows cabaret voltaire emerging from the gloom of industrial experimentation into the bright lights of proto - house . "

Cabaret Voltaire received positive reviews.

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all the music on this cd comes from the pasadena concert , an outstanding example of live jazz performed by some of the greatest players of the day . the recording quality is little short of miraculous . gene norman told los angeles - based producer dick bank years later that he called rca because charlie ventura was under contract with them , asking if they ' d be interested in recording the concert . they sent technicians plus tape machines . but they didn ' t published the result and sold him the tapes for 100 $ . for this price , he purchased one of the greatest jazz concert ever recorded . beyond the stage show , they are grammy - nominated recording artists , known for their contributions to various film and tv scores and multiple blue man group albums , including their most recent , three . their “ megastar world tour ” rock concert parody played arenas across the globe . the group ’ s recently published first - ever book , blue man world , is a visually stunning anthropological exploration of the curious bald and blue character . blue man productions is now a global entertainment company best known for the award - winning blue man group show , performed in over 20 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since 1991 . a dynamic combination of art , music , comedy and technology , the show ’ s euphoric celebration of human connection has universal appeal for a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds . the show is continually refreshed with new music , fresh stories , custom instruments and state - of - the - art technology . blue man group has permanent theatrical productions in new york , las vegas , boston , chicago , orlando , berlin and a world tour . harry potter and the sorcerer ' s stone in concert tickets on sale now ! member & subscriber pre - sale : thursday , 10 am - friday , 10 pm . general tickets on sale saturday , 10 am . they return to london ’ s iconic hammersmith apollo for the first time in 10 years , and the tour includes three arena shows at liverpool ’ s echo arena , the aecc arena in aberdeen and , with what is set to be an electrifying end to the tour , the sse hydro in the band ’ s home town of glasgow . the last five years of deacon blue have seen a creative surge , and the band ’ s renaissance , with three new albums released in quick succession , 2016 ’ s studio album believers became their highest charting album in 23 years . to be here someday is a tour that celebrates the band ’ s entire career , and will see them play some of their biggest ever shows . the album was recorded over two days at chameleon studios in hamburg and had its sumptuous strings and choir added back in glasgow . it is comprised of brand new songs , some well - known deacon blue tracks , and new recording of tracks that have been very hard to find . last year saw the band release their most successful album in 23 years with believers , and a fourth single from this record , i will and i won ’ t is being released to coincide . live at the glasgow barrowlands was recorded on the last night of the believers tour at this iconic venue on the 4th december 2016 . the show marked an emotional return to the venue where deacon blue had last played in 1994 , and the performance captured here is one of their finest . when their creative impulses led them to develop a bald and blue character they called blue man ( to evoke the word ‘ human ’ ) , more than a few people raised eyebrows . undeterred , the partners invested their time and resources into following this curious character into a small theatre in new york city . what transpired was a ground - breaking performance that moved and inspired audiences . this unprecedented theatrical success led to ongoing accolades , awards and genre - jumping opportunities . courtney lewis conducts the schubert and sibelius coffee concert . there are 0 items in your cart . there is 1 item in your cart . participate in the third annual civic orchestra , now with an added session ! perform alongside jacksonville symphony musicians in jacoby symphony hall . applications are now being accepted for the spring session ! ricky ross says : “ this will be the first we have toured without a new album in over five years and the announcement happens to coincide with 30 years of deacon blue so we ’ re going to make the tour a celebration of 30 years of the band . it ’ s an opportunity for us to plays songs from raintown all the way through to believers ” . the tour ’ s title to be here someday is a line from their iconic single dignity and encapsulates the band ’ s hopes , their passion and joy in being able to share with their fans the biggest songs from throughout their career . as has become a feature of their live shows they will present a set list that will change night by night but will always be full of classic deacon blue . the 1st may 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of deacon blue ’ s debut album , raintown . to celebrate , ricky , lorraine , jim and dougie sat down with ian rankin to tell the story of how the album was made . author ian rankin remembers 1987 fondly – it was the year his well - loved creation detective inspector john rebus first made his appearance in print . so you want to be a blue man ? visit our casting page to find out what is involved and how to get in touch with the right people . deacon blue are delighted to announce their 2018 tour , to be here someday , a celebration of 30 years of deacon blue . if your question relates to the entire blue man group organization or any other projects produced by blue man group , this is the place to get answers . ricky ross is very happy to announce a new solo album and tour , short stories vol . 1  . the album will be released on cd and vinyl on september 15th 2017 , followed by tour dates in november and december . get our freshest content and news in your inbox . you can hear it now for the first time in his complete version . you must sign in to manage your wishlist . this website uses cookies to improve user experience . by using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our cookies policy . deacon blue : 30 years of raintown is broadcast on bbc radio scotland , 4 . 00pm , monday 1st may , and bbc radio 2 , 10 . 00pm , monday 8th may . deacon blue are proud to announce the release of live at the glasgow barrowlands on march 31st 2017 on blu - ray , limited edition 2cd / dvd , double vinyl and digital on earmusic . deacon blue : live at the glasgow barrowlands is available to pre - order now . copyright © 1999 - 2017 deacon blue & ricky ross . all rights reserved . the history of blue man group originates with three friends fresh out of college who made a life - defining decision together . chris wink , phil stanton , and matt goldman determined they would achieve lives of meaning and purpose , forging their own road , following their own path . this creative collective has become part of the pop culture zeitgeist . blue man group has served as the face of branding campaigns for intel and tim / brasil and appeared countless times on hit shows like “ the tonight show , ” “ arrested development , ” “ ellen , ” “ schlag den raab ” ( germany ) , “ wowow ” ( japan ) , and “ caldeira ̃ o do huck ” ( brasil ) . inside the blue man group laboratory on rollingstone . com ‭ courtney megliola at lonestar marketing handles all press inquiries related to ‭ the boston production of blue man group at the charles playhouse . alex jakubiak at carol fox handles all press inquires related to the chicago production of blue man group at the briar street theatre . for all press inquires related to the las vegas production of blue man group . blue man group performs around the globe - germany , brazil , and across asia - pacific . email : info @ blue - sounds . com copyright © 2011 blue ocean music hall , salisbury beach , ma . all rights reserved . please read our privacy statement and terms of use . 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alex jeffery of musicomh noted that , " while undoubtedly rough around the edges , the ‘ installation ’ was armed with a riot of blazing ideas that imaginatively utilized the natural environment " , and later noted , " while this had entertaining moments . . . new supporters are unlikely to be attracted . although perhaps that is the point "

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all the music on this cd comes from the pasadena concert , an outstanding example of live jazz performed by some of the greatest players of the day . the recording quality is little short of miraculous . gene norman told los angeles - based producer dick bank years later that he called rca because charlie ventura was under contract with them , asking if they ' d be interested in recording the concert . they sent technicians plus tape machines . but they didn ' t published the result and sold him the tapes for 100 $ . for this price , he purchased one of the greatest jazz concert ever recorded . beyond the stage show , they are grammy - nominated recording artists , known for their contributions to various film and tv scores and multiple blue man group albums , including their most recent , three . their “ megastar world tour ” rock concert parody played arenas across the globe . the group ’ s recently published first - ever book , blue man world , is a visually stunning anthropological exploration of the curious bald and blue character . blue man productions is now a global entertainment company best known for the award - winning blue man group show , performed in over 20 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since 1991 . a dynamic combination of art , music , comedy and technology , the show ’ s euphoric celebration of human connection has universal appeal for a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds . the show is continually refreshed with new music , fresh stories , custom instruments and state - of - the - art technology . blue man group has permanent theatrical productions in new york , las vegas , boston , chicago , orlando , berlin and a world tour . harry potter and the sorcerer ' s stone in concert tickets on sale now ! member & subscriber pre - sale : thursday , 10 am - friday , 10 pm . general tickets on sale saturday , 10 am . they return to london ’ s iconic hammersmith apollo for the first time in 10 years , and the tour includes three arena shows at liverpool ’ s echo arena , the aecc arena in aberdeen and , with what is set to be an electrifying end to the tour , the sse hydro in the band ’ s home town of glasgow . the last five years of deacon blue have seen a creative surge , and the band ’ s renaissance , with three new albums released in quick succession , 2016 ’ s studio album believers became their highest charting album in 23 years . to be here someday is a tour that celebrates the band ’ s entire career , and will see them play some of their biggest ever shows . the album was recorded over two days at chameleon studios in hamburg and had its sumptuous strings and choir added back in glasgow . it is comprised of brand new songs , some well - known deacon blue tracks , and new recording of tracks that have been very hard to find . last year saw the band release their most successful album in 23 years with believers , and a fourth single from this record , i will and i won ’ t is being released to coincide . live at the glasgow barrowlands was recorded on the last night of the believers tour at this iconic venue on the 4th december 2016 . the show marked an emotional return to the venue where deacon blue had last played in 1994 , and the performance captured here is one of their finest . when their creative impulses led them to develop a bald and blue character they called blue man ( to evoke the word ‘ human ’ ) , more than a few people raised eyebrows . undeterred , the partners invested their time and resources into following this curious character into a small theatre in new york city . what transpired was a ground - breaking performance that moved and inspired audiences . this unprecedented theatrical success led to ongoing accolades , awards and genre - jumping opportunities . courtney lewis conducts the schubert and sibelius coffee concert . there are 0 items in your cart . there is 1 item in your cart . participate in the third annual civic orchestra , now with an added session ! perform alongside jacksonville symphony musicians in jacoby symphony hall . applications are now being accepted for the spring session ! ricky ross says : “ this will be the first we have toured without a new album in over five years and the announcement happens to coincide with 30 years of deacon blue so we ’ re going to make the tour a celebration of 30 years of the band . it ’ s an opportunity for us to plays songs from raintown all the way through to believers ” . the tour ’ s title to be here someday is a line from their iconic single dignity and encapsulates the band ’ s hopes , their passion and joy in being able to share with their fans the biggest songs from throughout their career . as has become a feature of their live shows they will present a set list that will change night by night but will always be full of classic deacon blue . the 1st may 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of deacon blue ’ s debut album , raintown . to celebrate , ricky , lorraine , jim and dougie sat down with ian rankin to tell the story of how the album was made . author ian rankin remembers 1987 fondly – it was the year his well - loved creation detective inspector john rebus first made his appearance in print . so you want to be a blue man ? visit our casting page to find out what is involved and how to get in touch with the right people . deacon blue are delighted to announce their 2018 tour , to be here someday , a celebration of 30 years of deacon blue . if your question relates to the entire blue man group organization or any other projects produced by blue man group , this is the place to get answers . ricky ross is very happy to announce a new solo album and tour , short stories vol . 1  . the album will be released on cd and vinyl on september 15th 2017 , followed by tour dates in november and december . get our freshest content and news in your inbox . you can hear it now for the first time in his complete version . you must sign in to manage your wishlist . this website uses cookies to improve user experience . by using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our cookies policy . deacon blue : 30 years of raintown is broadcast on bbc radio scotland , 4 . 00pm , monday 1st may , and bbc radio 2 , 10 . 00pm , monday 8th may . deacon blue are proud to announce the release of live at the glasgow barrowlands on march 31st 2017 on blu - ray , limited edition 2cd / dvd , double vinyl and digital on earmusic . deacon blue : live at the glasgow barrowlands is available to pre - order now . copyright © 1999 - 2017 deacon blue & ricky ross . all rights reserved . the history of blue man group originates with three friends fresh out of college who made a life - defining decision together . chris wink , phil stanton , and matt goldman determined they would achieve lives of meaning and purpose , forging their own road , following their own path . this creative collective has become part of the pop culture zeitgeist . blue man group has served as the face of branding campaigns for intel and tim / brasil and appeared countless times on hit shows like “ the tonight show , ” “ arrested development , ” “ ellen , ” “ schlag den raab ” ( germany ) , “ wowow ” ( japan ) , and “ caldeira ̃ o do huck ” ( brasil ) . inside the blue man group laboratory on rollingstone . com ‭ courtney megliola at lonestar marketing handles all press inquiries related to ‭ the boston production of blue man group at the charles playhouse . alex jakubiak at carol fox handles all press inquires related to the chicago production of blue man group at the briar street theatre . for all press inquires related to the las vegas production of blue man group . blue man group performs around the globe - germany , brazil , and across asia - pacific . email : info @ blue - sounds . com copyright © 2011 blue ocean music hall , salisbury beach , ma . all rights reserved . please read our privacy statement and terms of use . 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" error code : not loaded . want to receive special offers ? spam not included , sorry . register here for a 24 - hour fan pre - sale on thursday 28th september with the full on - sale on friday 29th september . ricky ross ’ s new tradition returns for another season on radio 2 tonight , and every monday night for the next four weeks . broadcasting live from glasgow , ricky plays the new songs he loves and traces the common themes which have influenced song and music - making over the last 100 years . click here for more information . ricky ’ s new album short stories vol . 1 is now available to pre - order with lead track i ’ m supposed to love you available to download straight away . from ricky : “ i ’ m supposed to love you has , like many songs on this album , been floating around for some time , looking for a home . this is probably my favourite track from the collection that has become short stories vol . 1 and i ’ m sharing it with you now to give you a taste of what ’ s to come from the rest of these homeless songs ” . bundles : https : / / rickyross . tmstor . es cd : http : / / smarturl . it / shortstoriesvol1 _ cd lp : http : / / smarturl . it / shortstoriesvol1 _ lp itunes : http : / / smarturl . it / shortstoriesvol1 _ itu tickets for short stories vol . 1 live 2017 are now on general sale x tour : http : / / bit . ly / 2pomvix for billericay : http : / / bit . ly / 2ruowhc for kilkenny : http : / / bit . ly / 2ruycbz for 24 hours only . . . the ricky ross 24 hour fan pre - sale is now live . we are putting together a fan pre - sale with ticket and album bundles that starts on thursday 18th may at 9 . 00am and will be live for 24 hours before the general sale on friday . link will be live here on thursday morning . this is the first time we have made tickets for the tour available to buy alongside the album and doing so unlocks an exclusive , limited edition , numbered 7 ″ vinyl containing a new recording of ‘ raintown ’ recorded with a beautiful backing choir , along with a brand new track ‘ a soldiers song ’ . both recordings are only available on the limited 7 ″ vinyl edition . the recording features the band play their best loved songs from their million - selling classic debut album raintown which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary , all the way to their acclaimed latest release , believers . limited edition 2lp / 2cd + dvd / blu - ray bundles : deaconblue . tmstor . es amazon digital : smarturl . it / dbglasgow _ amazon google play : smarturl . it / dbglasgow _ googleplay this option will not work correctly . unfortunately , your browser does not support inline frames for all new york press inquiries , contact laura camien . please contact anne dailey meyer only for press inquiries related to the north american theatrical tour . she is with the proverbial band . for all national press inquiries . want to receive special offers ? spam not included , sorry . total products ( tax incl . ) total shipping ( tax incl . ) to be determined total ( tax incl . ) recorded at the pasadena civic auditorium , may 9 , 1949 . you can manage your wishlist here . no customer reviews yet . login to leave your impressions ! thanks for sharing your thoughts . your review has been added and will be available once approved by a moderator . symphony tickets are selling faster than ever . be sure to get yours early ! discounts available for groups of 10 or more by contacting group sales . the jacksonville symphony season has expanded to 38 weeks , now including fanfare , an opening night celebration , and the 2018 gala , featuring world - renowned soprano renée fleming . explore the season here ! the jacksonville symphony is seeking to raise $ 50 million by december 31 , 2020 . no gift is too small , make your contribution today . keep up with the symphony this summer by following us on social media . and don ' t forget to tag us when you visit ! courtney lewis conducts beethoven and the blind banister , featuring guest pianist jonathan biss . email : info @ blueoceanhall . com showare ™ ticketing system and hosting by visionone , inc . website design by siphon marketing . email : info @ blueoceanhall . com

one month before the 29 april 2015 stream of the concert itself , iamamiwhoami asked their fans in a short video to submit photos or videos of themselves to be incorporated into the live show . the request asked fans to sing along with songs from blue in their videos . the videos were incorporated into the stage dressings of " the last dancer " , " blue blue " and " shadowshow " , while the photographs became a slideshow during " goods " ; for " shadowshow " , jonna also appeared on the backdrop in splitscreen , imitating fans ' movements . the new song ( " the deadlock " ) featured on this release was not registered in any database , or heard of until the event . the song name was first revealed via a tweet from to whom it may concern . , with the hashtag , # thedeadlock , while the song streamed in concert . it was then visible in the credits , and later added to the track - list on the to whom it may concern website . japanese fashion designer comme des garçons provided the unique , titular garment for the " deadlock " performance . for the concert proper , jonna lee , keyboardist / producer claes björklund , drummer thomas hedlund and backing vocalist beatrice johansson perform in all white unitards in front of a large projection screen . the lighting is minimal , mainly using flood and floor lamps . there are regular breaks throughout the performance for lee to change outfits ; during these moments , the footage cuts to an all - white room where performers in white zentai ( referred to as " shadows " ) wrangle instruments for the stage , browse galleries of fan photographs or dance along with the music . for several songs , shadows join jonna in front of the large projection screen for a dance number . as an encore , a fan video featuring an american couple begins on the projection screen . after a brief , conversation from the couple , björklund and hedlund begin performing " chasing kites " , with jonna re - emerging to sing the vocal line alongside the couple on screen . the footage cuts to the credits of the film at the first chorus .

The text describes the history of Blue Man Group, a theatrical performance troupe. It began with three friends who decided to pursue careers of meaning and purpose. They created a bald and blue character named Blue Man, which became popular and grew into a global entertainment company. The group has performed in over 20 countries and has been seen by more than 35 million people worldwide. Their performances combine art, music, comedy, and technology, and are continually refreshed with new music, stories, instruments, and technology.

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all the music on this cd comes from the pasadena concert , an outstanding example of live jazz performed by some of the greatest players of the day . the recording quality is little short of miraculous . gene norman told los angeles - based producer dick bank years later that he called rca because charlie ventura was under contract with them , asking if they ' d be interested in recording the concert . they sent technicians plus tape machines . but they didn ' t published the result and sold him the tapes for 100 $ . for this price , he purchased one of the greatest jazz concert ever recorded . beyond the stage show , they are grammy - nominated recording artists , known for their contributions to various film and tv scores and multiple blue man group albums , including their most recent , three . their “ megastar world tour ” rock concert parody played arenas across the globe . the group ’ s recently published first - ever book , blue man world , is a visually stunning anthropological exploration of the curious bald and blue character . blue man productions is now a global entertainment company best known for the award - winning blue man group show , performed in over 20 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since 1991 . a dynamic combination of art , music , comedy and technology , the show ’ s euphoric celebration of human connection has universal appeal for a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds . the show is continually refreshed with new music , fresh stories , custom instruments and state - of - the - art technology . blue man group has permanent theatrical productions in new york , las vegas , boston , chicago , orlando , berlin and a world tour . harry potter and the sorcerer ' s stone in concert tickets on sale now ! member & subscriber pre - sale : thursday , 10 am - friday , 10 pm . general tickets on sale saturday , 10 am . they return to london ’ s iconic hammersmith apollo for the first time in 10 years , and the tour includes three arena shows at liverpool ’ s echo arena , the aecc arena in aberdeen and , with what is set to be an electrifying end to the tour , the sse hydro in the band ’ s home town of glasgow . the last five years of deacon blue have seen a creative surge , and the band ’ s renaissance , with three new albums released in quick succession , 2016 ’ s studio album believers became their highest charting album in 23 years . to be here someday is a tour that celebrates the band ’ s entire career , and will see them play some of their biggest ever shows . the album was recorded over two days at chameleon studios in hamburg and had its sumptuous strings and choir added back in glasgow . it is comprised of brand new songs , some well - known deacon blue tracks , and new recording of tracks that have been very hard to find . last year saw the band release their most successful album in 23 years with believers , and a fourth single from this record , i will and i won ’ t is being released to coincide . live at the glasgow barrowlands was recorded on the last night of the believers tour at this iconic venue on the 4th december 2016 . the show marked an emotional return to the venue where deacon blue had last played in 1994 , and the performance captured here is one of their finest . when their creative impulses led them to develop a bald and blue character they called blue man ( to evoke the word ‘ human ’ ) , more than a few people raised eyebrows . undeterred , the partners invested their time and resources into following this curious character into a small theatre in new york city . what transpired was a ground - breaking performance that moved and inspired audiences . this unprecedented theatrical success led to ongoing accolades , awards and genre - jumping opportunities . courtney lewis conducts the schubert and sibelius coffee concert . there are 0 items in your cart . there is 1 item in your cart . participate in the third annual civic orchestra , now with an added session ! perform alongside jacksonville symphony musicians in jacoby symphony hall . applications are now being accepted for the spring session ! ricky ross says : “ this will be the first we have toured without a new album in over five years and the announcement happens to coincide with 30 years of deacon blue so we ’ re going to make the tour a celebration of 30 years of the band . it ’ s an opportunity for us to plays songs from raintown all the way through to believers ” . the tour ’ s title to be here someday is a line from their iconic single dignity and encapsulates the band ’ s hopes , their passion and joy in being able to share with their fans the biggest songs from throughout their career . as has become a feature of their live shows they will present a set list that will change night by night but will always be full of classic deacon blue . the 1st may 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of deacon blue ’ s debut album , raintown . to celebrate , ricky , lorraine , jim and dougie sat down with ian rankin to tell the story of how the album was made . author ian rankin remembers 1987 fondly – it was the year his well - loved creation detective inspector john rebus first made his appearance in print . so you want to be a blue man ? visit our casting page to find out what is involved and how to get in touch with the right people . deacon blue are delighted to announce their 2018 tour , to be here someday , a celebration of 30 years of deacon blue . if your question relates to the entire blue man group organization or any other projects produced by blue man group , this is the place to get answers . ricky ross is very happy to announce a new solo album and tour , short stories vol . 1  . the album will be released on cd and vinyl on september 15th 2017 , followed by tour dates in november and december . get our freshest content and news in your inbox . you can hear it now for the first time in his complete version . you must sign in to manage your wishlist . this website uses cookies to improve user experience . by using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our cookies policy . deacon blue : 30 years of raintown is broadcast on bbc radio scotland , 4 . 00pm , monday 1st may , and bbc radio 2 , 10 . 00pm , monday 8th may . deacon blue are proud to announce the release of live at the glasgow barrowlands on march 31st 2017 on blu - ray , limited edition 2cd / dvd , double vinyl and digital on earmusic . deacon blue : live at the glasgow barrowlands is available to pre - order now . copyright © 1999 - 2017 deacon blue & ricky ross . all rights reserved . the history of blue man group originates with three friends fresh out of college who made a life - defining decision together . chris wink , phil stanton , and matt goldman determined they would achieve lives of meaning and purpose , forging their own road , following their own path . this creative collective has become part of the pop culture zeitgeist . blue man group has served as the face of branding campaigns for intel and tim / brasil and appeared countless times on hit shows like “ the tonight show , ” “ arrested development , ” “ ellen , ” “ schlag den raab ” ( germany ) , “ wowow ” ( japan ) , and “ caldeira ̃ o do huck ” ( brasil ) . inside the blue man group laboratory on rollingstone . com ‭ courtney megliola at lonestar marketing handles all press inquiries related to ‭ the boston production of blue man group at the charles playhouse . alex jakubiak at carol fox handles all press inquires related to the chicago production of blue man group at the briar street theatre . for all press inquires related to the las vegas production of blue man group . blue man group performs around the globe - germany , brazil , and across asia - pacific . email : info @ blue - sounds . com copyright © 2011 blue ocean music hall , salisbury beach , ma . all rights reserved . please read our privacy statement and terms of use . " the show was epic . awesome . " error code : not loaded . want to receive special offers ? spam not included , sorry . register here for a 24 - hour fan pre - sale on thursday 28th september with the full on - sale on friday 29th september . ricky ross ’ s new tradition returns for another season on radio 2 tonight , and every monday night for the next four weeks . broadcasting live from glasgow , ricky plays the new songs he loves and traces the common themes which have influenced song and music - making over the last 100 years . click here for more information . ricky ’ s new album short stories vol . 1 is now available to pre - order with lead track i ’ m supposed to love you available to download straight away . from ricky : “ i ’ m supposed to love you has , like many songs on this album , been floating around for some time , looking for a home . this is probably my favourite track from the collection that has become short stories vol . 1 and i ’ m sharing it with you now to give you a taste of what ’ s to come from the rest of these homeless songs ” . bundles : https : / / rickyross . tmstor . es cd : http : / / smarturl . it / shortstoriesvol1 _ cd lp : http : / / smarturl . it / shortstoriesvol1 _ lp itunes : http : / / smarturl . it / shortstoriesvol1 _ itu tickets for short stories vol . 1 live 2017 are now on general sale x tour : http : / / bit . ly / 2pomvix for billericay : http : / / bit . ly / 2ruowhc for kilkenny : http : / / bit . ly / 2ruycbz for 24 hours only . . . the ricky ross 24 hour fan pre - sale is now live . we are putting together a fan pre - sale with ticket and album bundles that starts on thursday 18th may at 9 . 00am and will be live for 24 hours before the general sale on friday . link will be live here on thursday morning . this is the first time we have made tickets for the tour available to buy alongside the album and doing so unlocks an exclusive , limited edition , numbered 7 ″ vinyl containing a new recording of ‘ raintown ’ recorded with a beautiful backing choir , along with a brand new track ‘ a soldiers song ’ . both recordings are only available on the limited 7 ″ vinyl edition . the recording features the band play their best loved songs from their million - selling classic debut album raintown which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary , all the way to their acclaimed latest release , believers . limited edition 2lp / 2cd + dvd / blu - ray bundles : deaconblue . tmstor . es amazon digital : smarturl . it / dbglasgow _ amazon google play : smarturl . it / dbglasgow _ googleplay this option will not work correctly . unfortunately , your browser does not support inline frames for all new york press inquiries , contact laura camien . please contact anne dailey meyer only for press inquiries related to the north american theatrical tour . she is with the proverbial band . for all national press inquiries . want to receive special offers ? spam not included , sorry . total products ( tax incl . ) total shipping ( tax incl . ) to be determined total ( tax incl . ) recorded at the pasadena civic auditorium , may 9 , 1949 . you can manage your wishlist here . no customer reviews yet . login to leave your impressions ! thanks for sharing your thoughts . your review has been added and will be available once approved by a moderator . symphony tickets are selling faster than ever . be sure to get yours early ! discounts available for groups of 10 or more by contacting group sales . the jacksonville symphony season has expanded to 38 weeks , now including fanfare , an opening night celebration , and the 2018 gala , featuring world - renowned soprano renée fleming . explore the season here ! the jacksonville symphony is seeking to raise $ 50 million by december 31 , 2020 . no gift is too small , make your contribution today . keep up with the symphony this summer by following us on social media . and don ' t forget to tag us when you visit ! courtney lewis conducts beethoven and the blind banister , featuring guest pianist jonathan biss . email : info @ blueoceanhall . com showare ™ ticketing system and hosting by visionone , inc . website design by siphon marketing . email : info @ blueoceanhall . com

the concert was released on the towhomitmayconcern website , itunes , vimeo and spotify . digital release , standard edition cd and 12 - inch vinyl lp editions of concert in blue , as well as a limited - edition dvd bundle ( including extra bridges and an outro ) , were made available via to whom it may concern ' s official online shop on 30 april 2015 ; the physical releases were exclusively released by to whom it may concern . all three physical editions include a 64 - page book with images , illustrations , artworks , still images and text from the concert and the blue audiovisual series collected from the community around iamamiwhoami and the project itself .

The CD contains live jazz performances by top musicians. It was originally recorded for RCA, but Gene Norman bought the tapes for $ 100.

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brooklyn - bred band we are augustines ’ debut album ‘ rise ye sunken ships ’ was just named “ best alternative album ” of 2011 in the itunes " rewind " year end round up . guitarist and lead vocalist billy mccarthy ( ex pela ) and bassist and keyboardist eric sanderson poured incredible amounts of emotion into the band ' s debut album — which tells the story of mccarthy ’ s difficult past . we are augustines is scheduled to perform at the xfm winter wonderland concert in london alongside the horrors , band of skulls and more on wednesday , december 14 . - christine cauthen to put we are augustine ’ s debut album , rise ye sunken ships , in the proper context , one needs to understand the major inspiration behind this brand of energetic and emotional indie rock . unlike the direction of artists like bon iver and the antlers , who created hauntingly pretty works after having their hearts broken with for emma , forever ago and hospice , respectively , we are augustines takes the opposite approach with rise ye sunken ships . the other flaw involves the similarities between ingredients and textures , creating difficulty in differentiating some passages of songs from others . but that ’ s being picky . rise ye sunken ships is an album of desperation , hope and frantic pleas to a loved - and - lost brother . all those emotions are adeptly channeled through the compelling and aggressive indie rock . when i first saw the title rise ye sunken ships and heard we are augustines ‘ literate , anthemic rock , i figured it had to be ripped off from classic literature . it ’ s always great to see bands allude to the literary , so i did some googling , but i turned up no literature , just references to the album itself . it stunned me that we are augustines ’ album title hadn ’ t been used already . after all , there ’ s nothing new under the sun , right ? it ’ s a testament to the grandiose leanings of we are augustines ’ lead singer and lyricist billy mccarthy , who coined the title , and multi - instrumentalist eric sanderson . and rise ye sunken ships has no lack of sonic grandiosity , either . the guitars sweep , the keyboards arpeggiate , and the legato vocals soar with melody on top of heartrending melody . the mccarthy - penned lyrics ? well , those take some getting used to . this traumatic ordeal with mccarthy ’ s brother happened during the creatively fertile ground - laying for rise ye sunken ships . to make matters worse , another part of mccarthy ’ s life was falling apart : pela , mccarthy and sanderson ’ s former band , was floundering . the members were trying to record a new record and play shows , but they were drifting apart at a time when the stakes had never been higher , aggravating mccarthy ’ s already - high stress and frustration . the best encapsulation of this borderline neurosis seems to come in the chorus of “ headlong into the abyss ” ( “ call the police / go ahead call your shrink / call whoever you want , call in the national guard / call the police , go ahead call your priest / call whoever you want ” ) . as emotionally exorcising as we are augustines ’ music is , it uses hope and a promise for salvation and recovery as its primary instrument . it ’ s practically in sanderson ’ s guitar sound , and it ’ s definitely in mccarthy ’ s vulnerable , raw wail . like triumphant , tragic heroes of classic literature , sanderson and mccarthy rose . rise ye sunken ships , indeed . the songs , the spare parts and raw elements of which were transplanted into rise , recall the best distillations of early u2 ( a proclivity toward huge , emotional , and anthemic rock songs ) , bruce springsteen ( a dramatic use of keyboards with personal , confessional lyrics ) , the national ( sharing similarly frantic , snappy post - punk drums and brooklyn indie cred ) , and their former band . the themes that were merely ambient on pela ’ s full - length , anytown graffiti , are firmly pronounced here : the lead - off track “ chapel song ” has heavy bits of conflicted catholic faith and fraught unrequited romances , “ juarez ” has a powerful sense of place and head space and “ new drink for the old drunk , ” which professes the grit and hope needed to rise above all things . please visit the deli ' s full web charts organized by genre and region . the deli magazine was born in nyc ' s attorney street in 2004 , in the shape of a print issue with a then unknown band on its cover , called grizzly bear . ths nyc blog came in 2005 , then the sf one in 2006 , and then 9 more in the following years . the deli is focused on the coverage of emerging bands and solo artists with a 100 % local focus - no exceptions ! a piece on weareaugustines . com , written by ryan berg , gives the backstory . jim , the brother of lead singer and songwriter billy mccarthy , had a very troubled past . since high school , he lived in homeless shelters and on the streets of california after succumbing to excessive substance abuse . he was also committed to psychiatric hospitals on multiple occasions . billy and his sister tried valiantly to help , going so far as to let jim stay with billy in new york . that only lasted a short time , as billy realized that treating jim ’ s condition was beyond his capacity . jim eventually used a knife to attack a worker in a shelter where he was living . he then found himself in prison and diagnosed as a schizophrenic , unfit to stand trial and too dangerous to stay with the general public . for four years , jim remained in solitary confinement , his only escapes being small stints at more psychiatric hospitals . while staying at one , he overheard he ’ d again be relegated to solitary confinement . their mother , also a schizophrenic and addict , came to a similar demise . lying on a cot in a homeless shelter , she overdosed on sleeping pills and cocaine . next to her bed , she had scribbled two things on the back of a business card from a local mortuary : her children ’ s names . billy , jim and their sister never knew their father . it aims for redemption and triumph through nimble electric guitars , propulsive drums , pulsing bass lines and billy mccarthy ’ s brazen and distinct howl . it all blends to form frustrated yet pensive sonic scenes . throughout the record , the songs ’ emotional undercurrent hinges on the subject and content . music is either angry and dark ( “ patton state hospital ” , “ juarez ” ) or a blend of major and minor - keyed , more exultant pieces ( “ book of james ” , “ chapel song ” ) . a few songs are quieter and stick to a gradual pace , notably “ barrel of leaves , ” a piano - lead ballad , and “ east los angeles , ” an acoustic guitar procession . their quieter tempos , sparse instrumentation and resigned lyrics bring a welcome change of context and pace . the most memorable and emotional song comes in “ the book of james , ” where billy and jim trade perspectives . with lifting trumpets , sweeps of electronic accentuations and frantic handclaps , the two brothers sing back and forth to each other . billy : “ he stood there in his shoes , unable to move . / kid , i drove all night here / to tell you i love you . ” then jim : “ i stand in my shoes / unable to move / with my hat in my hands / at the bottom of the ocean . ” this song , one of the highlights of the album , also contains one the record ’ s flaws : a few breakdowns last too long . in “ book of james , ” the momentum already hit its peak around the three - minute mark , but the music continues with a mostly instrumental outro that lasts nearly two minutes . even the instrumental concluding track feels triumphant , with steady horns gradually ascending and descending , snippets of what sounds like radio interference , thwacking drums and slips of electronic ambience driving the song forward before everything slowly fades into a distorted crackle and then nothing . the 20 best songs of 2017 . . . ( so far ) 5 / 4 / 2017 1 : 02 : 00 pm the 20 best songs of 2017 . . . ( so far ) 5 / 4 / 2017 1 : 02 : 00 pm © 2017 paste media group . all rights reserved © 2017 paste media group . all rights reserved taste & drinks sep . 1 nariño 70 cold brew vs . starbucks doubleshot on ice smooth sweetness or bold richness served cold taste & drinks aug . 28 starbucks doubleshot on ice shaken and served with a hint of sweetness and a splash of milk taste & drinks aug . 15 iced latte vs . iced americano it ’ s a choice between milk or water with these starbucks favorites farm to cup aug . 8 coffee spotlight : east timor two new starbucks coffees from island nation highlight lasting relationship cool stuff now jul . 24 10 secrets of starbucks nitro cold brew taste & drinks jul . 18 specialty coffee vs . craft beer exploring the delicious similarities taste & drinks iced latte vs . iced americano taste & drinks nariño 70 cold brew vs . starbucks doubleshot on ice taste & drinks iced latte vs . iced americano taste & drinks nariño 70 cold brew vs . starbucks doubleshot on ice mccarthy and his personal trials , pivotal to the confessional , tender , and tough aesthetic of we are augustines ’ music , would make anyone want to curl up and die . and they ’ re the crux where we are augustines ’ heartwrenching lyrics were birthed . mccarthy grew up without his biological father , and , at a young age , his mother was diagnosed as schizophrenic . mccarthy , with his siblings , was put into foster care . as an adult , his younger brother was also diagnosed with schizophrenia . mccarthy ’ s brother would eventually take his own life while institutionalized . these are the geeks , dorks , and dweebs who followed in devo ’ s nerdy footsteps . from telephono to hot thoughts , the frontman traces his career from guitars to robot girls . canadian indie favorites are back with their first full - length in over seven years . for the first time in their storied career , win butler and co . sound insubstantial . 10 albums that might not exist without sgt . pepper ’ s fifty years later , the beatles ’ landmark album keeps influencing the unlikely . a reflection on a band too smart and too daring to live forever . damned if we can remember where we were , but here ’ s what we listened to and still do . cali alt - rockers return with the follow - up to 2011 ’ s if not now , when ? . sorting through one of the most eclectic and influential catalogs in popular music . there ’ s a great album between the two and dan caffrey has found it . if blatant nostalgia is what sells right now , here ’ s what we want to buy . here ’ s a band that knows how to write a sharply crafted pop song . © 2007 - 2017 consequence of sound • advertise here • powered by wordpress . com vip

the album has drawn high acclaim from critics . justin iger of liquid hip wrote , " nearly every track on the 12 - song album is perfectly executed as the set explores trying to carry on with life , " and gave the album a 9 . 9 out of 10 . ryan masteller of critical masses praised the album ' s deep meaning - writing , " rise ye sunken ships plays like a transformation – it ’ s horrific and captivating to see the stripping and reinterpretation of family meaning unfold as nakedly as it does . " steve rippin of the beat - play experiment wrote , " this band is the real deal and they have the real life strife to back up raw emotion on their debut record . " russell mardell of spike magazine lauded mccarthy ' s vocals saying the album is , " brought to life in mccarthy ’ s astonishing vocals ; a voice that could seep in to the soul as easily as it could break you to pieces . " luke dixon of live4ever ( uk ) enjoyed the album , especially the track “ book of james ” ( a tribute to mccarthy ' s brother ) , which he states is , " a fitting tribute . . . from the moment you hear the first crack of the snare drum in the intro you are hooked , drawn along by its energy , stylish breakdowns and lyrical poignancy . " al kaufman of atlanta music guide referred to the album as " true genius " and predicted it would " end up on a lot of year end best - of lists . " sherin malick of riot magazine stated , " rise ye sunken ships is a perfect album . " itunes named rise ye sunken ships " best alternative album " of 2011 in their rewind year - end review .

we are augustines received positive reviews.; Generate a concise summary focusing on the critical reception aspect for Text: brooklyn - bred band we are augustines ’ debut album ‘ rise ye sunken ships ’ was just named “ best alternative album ” of 2011 in the itunes " rewind " year end round up. guitarist and lead vocalist billy mccarthy ( ex pela ) and bassist and keyboardist eric sanderson poured incredible amounts of emotion into the band's debut album — which tells the story of mccarthy ’ s difficult past. we are augustines is scheduled to perform at the xfm winter wonderland concert in london alongside the horrors, band of skulls and more on wednesday, december 14. - christine cauthen

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brooklyn - bred band we are augustines ’ debut album ‘ rise ye sunken ships ’ was just named “ best alternative album ” of 2011 in the itunes " rewind " year end round up . guitarist and lead vocalist billy mccarthy ( ex pela ) and bassist and keyboardist eric sanderson poured incredible amounts of emotion into the band ' s debut album — which tells the story of mccarthy ’ s difficult past . we are augustines is scheduled to perform at the xfm winter wonderland concert in london alongside the horrors , band of skulls and more on wednesday , december 14 . - christine cauthen to put we are augustine ’ s debut album , rise ye sunken ships , in the proper context , one needs to understand the major inspiration behind this brand of energetic and emotional indie rock . unlike the direction of artists like bon iver and the antlers , who created hauntingly pretty works after having their hearts broken with for emma , forever ago and hospice , respectively , we are augustines takes the opposite approach with rise ye sunken ships . the other flaw involves the similarities between ingredients and textures , creating difficulty in differentiating some passages of songs from others . but that ’ s being picky . rise ye sunken ships is an album of desperation , hope and frantic pleas to a loved - and - lost brother . all those emotions are adeptly channeled through the compelling and aggressive indie rock . when i first saw the title rise ye sunken ships and heard we are augustines ‘ literate , anthemic rock , i figured it had to be ripped off from classic literature . it ’ s always great to see bands allude to the literary , so i did some googling , but i turned up no literature , just references to the album itself . it stunned me that we are augustines ’ album title hadn ’ t been used already . after all , there ’ s nothing new under the sun , right ? it ’ s a testament to the grandiose leanings of we are augustines ’ lead singer and lyricist billy mccarthy , who coined the title , and multi - instrumentalist eric sanderson . and rise ye sunken ships has no lack of sonic grandiosity , either . the guitars sweep , the keyboards arpeggiate , and the legato vocals soar with melody on top of heartrending melody . the mccarthy - penned lyrics ? well , those take some getting used to . this traumatic ordeal with mccarthy ’ s brother happened during the creatively fertile ground - laying for rise ye sunken ships . to make matters worse , another part of mccarthy ’ s life was falling apart : pela , mccarthy and sanderson ’ s former band , was floundering . the members were trying to record a new record and play shows , but they were drifting apart at a time when the stakes had never been higher , aggravating mccarthy ’ s already - high stress and frustration . the best encapsulation of this borderline neurosis seems to come in the chorus of “ headlong into the abyss ” ( “ call the police / go ahead call your shrink / call whoever you want , call in the national guard / call the police , go ahead call your priest / call whoever you want ” ) . as emotionally exorcising as we are augustines ’ music is , it uses hope and a promise for salvation and recovery as its primary instrument . it ’ s practically in sanderson ’ s guitar sound , and it ’ s definitely in mccarthy ’ s vulnerable , raw wail . like triumphant , tragic heroes of classic literature , sanderson and mccarthy rose . rise ye sunken ships , indeed . the songs , the spare parts and raw elements of which were transplanted into rise , recall the best distillations of early u2 ( a proclivity toward huge , emotional , and anthemic rock songs ) , bruce springsteen ( a dramatic use of keyboards with personal , confessional lyrics ) , the national ( sharing similarly frantic , snappy post - punk drums and brooklyn indie cred ) , and their former band . the themes that were merely ambient on pela ’ s full - length , anytown graffiti , are firmly pronounced here : the lead - off track “ chapel song ” has heavy bits of conflicted catholic faith and fraught unrequited romances , “ juarez ” has a powerful sense of place and head space and “ new drink for the old drunk , ” which professes the grit and hope needed to rise above all things . please visit the deli ' s full web charts organized by genre and region . the deli magazine was born in nyc ' s attorney street in 2004 , in the shape of a print issue with a then unknown band on its cover , called grizzly bear . ths nyc blog came in 2005 , then the sf one in 2006 , and then 9 more in the following years . the deli is focused on the coverage of emerging bands and solo artists with a 100 % local focus - no exceptions ! a piece on weareaugustines . com , written by ryan berg , gives the backstory . jim , the brother of lead singer and songwriter billy mccarthy , had a very troubled past . since high school , he lived in homeless shelters and on the streets of california after succumbing to excessive substance abuse . he was also committed to psychiatric hospitals on multiple occasions . billy and his sister tried valiantly to help , going so far as to let jim stay with billy in new york . that only lasted a short time , as billy realized that treating jim ’ s condition was beyond his capacity . jim eventually used a knife to attack a worker in a shelter where he was living . he then found himself in prison and diagnosed as a schizophrenic , unfit to stand trial and too dangerous to stay with the general public . for four years , jim remained in solitary confinement , his only escapes being small stints at more psychiatric hospitals . while staying at one , he overheard he ’ d again be relegated to solitary confinement . their mother , also a schizophrenic and addict , came to a similar demise . lying on a cot in a homeless shelter , she overdosed on sleeping pills and cocaine . next to her bed , she had scribbled two things on the back of a business card from a local mortuary : her children ’ s names . billy , jim and their sister never knew their father . it aims for redemption and triumph through nimble electric guitars , propulsive drums , pulsing bass lines and billy mccarthy ’ s brazen and distinct howl . it all blends to form frustrated yet pensive sonic scenes . throughout the record , the songs ’ emotional undercurrent hinges on the subject and content . music is either angry and dark ( “ patton state hospital ” , “ juarez ” ) or a blend of major and minor - keyed , more exultant pieces ( “ book of james ” , “ chapel song ” ) . a few songs are quieter and stick to a gradual pace , notably “ barrel of leaves , ” a piano - lead ballad , and “ east los angeles , ” an acoustic guitar procession . their quieter tempos , sparse instrumentation and resigned lyrics bring a welcome change of context and pace . the most memorable and emotional song comes in “ the book of james , ” where billy and jim trade perspectives . with lifting trumpets , sweeps of electronic accentuations and frantic handclaps , the two brothers sing back and forth to each other . billy : “ he stood there in his shoes , unable to move . / kid , i drove all night here / to tell you i love you . ” then jim : “ i stand in my shoes / unable to move / with my hat in my hands / at the bottom of the ocean . ” this song , one of the highlights of the album , also contains one the record ’ s flaws : a few breakdowns last too long . in “ book of james , ” the momentum already hit its peak around the three - minute mark , but the music continues with a mostly instrumental outro that lasts nearly two minutes . even the instrumental concluding track feels triumphant , with steady horns gradually ascending and descending , snippets of what sounds like radio interference , thwacking drums and slips of electronic ambience driving the song forward before everything slowly fades into a distorted crackle and then nothing . the 20 best songs of 2017 . . . ( so far ) 5 / 4 / 2017 1 : 02 : 00 pm the 20 best songs of 2017 . . . ( so far ) 5 / 4 / 2017 1 : 02 : 00 pm © 2017 paste media group . all rights reserved © 2017 paste media group . all rights reserved taste & drinks sep . 1 nariño 70 cold brew vs . starbucks doubleshot on ice smooth sweetness or bold richness served cold taste & drinks aug . 28 starbucks doubleshot on ice shaken and served with a hint of sweetness and a splash of milk taste & drinks aug . 15 iced latte vs . iced americano it ’ s a choice between milk or water with these starbucks favorites farm to cup aug . 8 coffee spotlight : east timor two new starbucks coffees from island nation highlight lasting relationship cool stuff now jul . 24 10 secrets of starbucks nitro cold brew taste & drinks jul . 18 specialty coffee vs . craft beer exploring the delicious similarities taste & drinks iced latte vs . iced americano taste & drinks nariño 70 cold brew vs . starbucks doubleshot on ice taste & drinks iced latte vs . iced americano taste & drinks nariño 70 cold brew vs . starbucks doubleshot on ice mccarthy and his personal trials , pivotal to the confessional , tender , and tough aesthetic of we are augustines ’ music , would make anyone want to curl up and die . and they ’ re the crux where we are augustines ’ heartwrenching lyrics were birthed . mccarthy grew up without his biological father , and , at a young age , his mother was diagnosed as schizophrenic . mccarthy , with his siblings , was put into foster care . as an adult , his younger brother was also diagnosed with schizophrenia . mccarthy ’ s brother would eventually take his own life while institutionalized . these are the geeks , dorks , and dweebs who followed in devo ’ s nerdy footsteps . from telephono to hot thoughts , the frontman traces his career from guitars to robot girls . canadian indie favorites are back with their first full - length in over seven years . for the first time in their storied career , win butler and co . sound insubstantial . 10 albums that might not exist without sgt . pepper ’ s fifty years later , the beatles ’ landmark album keeps influencing the unlikely . a reflection on a band too smart and too daring to live forever . damned if we can remember where we were , but here ’ s what we listened to and still do . cali alt - rockers return with the follow - up to 2011 ’ s if not now , when ? . sorting through one of the most eclectic and influential catalogs in popular music . there ’ s a great album between the two and dan caffrey has found it . if blatant nostalgia is what sells right now , here ’ s what we want to buy . here ’ s a band that knows how to write a sharply crafted pop song . © 2007 - 2017 consequence of sound • advertise here • powered by wordpress . com vip

the original concept for the album was envisioned by singer / guitarist billy mccarthy while touring with his previous band , pela . the title was the first idea he had . mccarthy ' s experiences with his mother and brother , both of whom where diagnosed schizophrenic , influenced nearly all of the writing for the album . mccarthy , sanderson and the other two members had recorded most of the original album , but decided to scrap about 80 percent of it " because it just wasn ' t strong . " fights with their manager and record label along with disagreements within the band ultimately lead to the break up of pela before the album could be finished . during that time , mccarthy ' s brother james committed suicide , further increasing the issues within the band . mccarthy and sanderson stayed in contact and eventually recorded a new song , “ book of james ” , with producer david newfeld . the duo decided they wanted to finish the entire album . mccarthy and sanderson worked on the tracks in sanderson ' s home studio . once they finished , they released the album independently through itunes and unfd . they announced their existence as a band by performing “ book of james ” , “ chapel song ” and other songs at the cutting room studio with john richards of kexp . " chapel song " was featured on starbucks ' free 10 - song summer mix sampler for 2011 and in a commercial for rei . a music video for " chapel song " was produced / directed by matthew c . mills , an emmy award - winning director and owner of spacestation , who is known for his work on mtv unplugged .

we are augustines received positive reviews.;

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allmusic reviewer thom jurek states " this isn ' t a noodle fest , but it is very subdued with little change in dynamic throughout . this is a disc for people who like to think about the saxophone or hear joe mcphee practice with a couple of other guys " .

The text describes the reception of the album "The Damage Is Done" by Joe McPhee, Peter Brötzmann, Michael Zerang, and Hamid Drake. It was released by Okka Disk Records and received positive reviews. The album features four improvisational pieces, each lasting around twenty minutes. The musicians are known for their contributions to free jazz and experimental music. The album was well-received by critics, who praised the musicians' skill and creativity. It was described as a powerful and engaging listening experience, with complex and dynamic performances. Some reviewers noted the influence of traditional African and Middle Eastern music on the album, while others highlighted the use of unconventional instruments and techniques. Overall, "The Damage Is Done" was seen as a significant addition to the discographies of the musicians involved, and a testament to their ongoing commitment to innovation and experimentation in improvised music.

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you can start by visiting the archives section of www . westsidestory . com . there , you can learn about the history of west side story . and for more information , you can head to google and type in " west side story , " " west side story and romeo and juliet , " " west side story characters , " " west side story plot , " or " west side story awards , " etc . good luck and have fun ! because moore feels “ some kind of responsibility ” and kaye still pursues “ the inherent power of music , ” jazz fans in southern wisconsin have been very fortunate . what does the future hold ? kaye is writing new charts for songs that didn ’ t make it into kenton ’ s west side story . there have been discussions with a ballet company about performing west side story ‘ s music throughout the region . it can be an emotionally moving “ musical experience of huge import , ” moore says . the music remains alive . the stan kenton mellophonium orchestra was musically revolutionary during its three - year existence . brilliantly executed from 1960 - 1963 , and including the grammy - winning kenton ’ s west side story among its output , it nonetheless couldn ’ t be financially sustained . today the music is 50 years old but the sound remains bold , brassy , bombastic and alive . the idea of reviving some of the most revered kenton music originated with rand moore , a prominent madison drummer , teacher and leader . moore wanted a band to play charts written by famed arranger johnny richards . it was a daunting task . the music is challenging . the arrangements are complex . richards had done west side story and numerous other mellophonium projects for kenton and his own band . kaye had studied under johnny richards . kaye and moore met and make an exciting musical match . west side story takes place on the west side of manhattan , new york city . most of the scenes take place in the streets , playground , on the roof , at doc ' s or under the highway . jerome robbins ' proposed the idea for writing a musical based on romeo and juliet to leonard bernstein in january of 1949 ( working title : east side story , set in the slums at the coincidence of easter - passover celebrations ) . in august of 1955 , a meeting with arthur laurents produced another idea - - two teen - age gangs as the warring factions , one of them newly - arrived puerto ricans , the other self - styled " americans . " in november , 1955 stephen sondheim joined the project as lyricist . a year and a half later , rehearsals began for the broadway premiere of west side story . score . the music of west side story was carefully re - worked for the film . the overture includes the song " maria , " changed from " somewhere " in the stage version . ( the overture is often eliminated in the stage productions . ) music was added extending " the prologue " , and so the actual dancing of the jets evolves slowly from other physical movement such as the basketball shots . ( on stage , the dancing begins almost immediately . ) the change most often discussed and debated is the switching of " gee , officer krupke " and " cool " . apparently a song as jolly as krupke was considered incompatible to the mood created by the rumble , so this song , as well as the merry " i feel pretty " were both moved up to happier times before the rumble . " cool " was placed in the slot following the rumble , with great effect . on stage , " america " is a light - hearted number sung by anita and the shark girls . on film , new lyrics were added to bring in the shark boys and the bitter and sardonic view of those boys allow them into the story somewhat more than their stage counterparts . the order of songs is switched here also ; on stage " maria " and " tonight " are consecutive , followed by " america " , while in the film the production number comes between the two love songs . the " dance at the gym " was extended as well , mostly to accommodate the acrobatics of russ tamblyn . the duet " a boy like that / i have a love " was shortened for the film version , and " one hand one heart " is slightly shorter as well . the stage play contains a full - cast ballet sequence , " somewhere , " which was eliminated in the film . some of the action of the final sequence - the members of both gangs walking away from tony ' s body - repeat similar action from the ballet , and the same music is used . kaye ’ s early career reads like a who ’ s who of the era ’ s bands . billy may provided professionalism . ralph marterie brought wisdom from older players . kaye played with both dorsey bands after the brothers had died . from woody herman came “ a dream come true . i remember playing ‘ early autumn for the first time . i had tears of joy running down my cheeks , ” says kaye today . and then came kenton . for more information , please read jack gottleib ' s west side story fact sheet . west side story is set in the mid 1950 ' s , when many puerto ricans moved to nyc . for a full plot summary of west side story , please visit music theater international ' s wss page . you ' ll find pictures at westsidestory . com or you can try an image search at google ' s image search . please note that all images at the official west side story site are used with permission from the copyright holders . if you are interested in using any of the photos at this site , please e - mail licensing @ leonardbernstein . com for more information . west side story is based on a conception by jerome robbins . the stage version of west side story opened in previews / tryouts on august 20 , 1957 in washington d . c . following this and another preview engagement in philadelphia , the musical opened on broadway at the winter garden theater , september 26 , 1957 . while the movie version of west side story is among the most faithful of hollywood adaptations , a number of changes were made in translating the work to film , some to suit the medium , others to suit the audience sensibilities , and one or two so - called artistic choices . here are some examples . what makes this music so different ? joel kaye says the mellophonium section adds a rich musical “ color ” with a “ different texture . ” kenton ’ s mellophonium band typically had five trumpets , three trombones , a bass trombone and another bass trombone that doubled on tuba . an alto sax was joined by two tenors , a baritone and a bari / bass sax player . rhythm was the standard piano , bass and drums , with additional percussion added . kaye ’ s ongoing laboratory for exploring big band jazz is the madison , wisc . , mellophonium jazz orchestra . kaye says he does it because “ of the impact . it ’ s a sound a lot of people have never heard . ” kaye , who is 72 and “ retired ” in tampa , has led the wisconsin - based band in 17 appearances since it made its debut in 2010 . his love affair with the mellophonium sound includes seven years leading a denver band . joel kaye played in the saxophone section of the kenton mellophonium orchestra . now , five decades later , he is directing the vintage arrangements and writing new charts for a mellophonium orchestra . for many listeners , some hearing it for the first time , the sound remains contemporary . kaye believes it is important music and important musical history . a mellophonium band can have a fourth line of counterpoint “ when you divide the band into registers , ” kaye explains . johnny richards “ often broke up the band in this way to give it a more orchestral sound . ” trumpets are sopranos . m - horns are the altos . tenors include alto and tenor sax and the 1 , 2 , 3 trombones . at the very strong bottom are the bari and bass saxes , bass trombones and sometimes the tuba . the orchestra has four lines of counterpoint , not harmony . the kenton mellophonium band was noted for its “ musical bottom , ” that kaye calls “ a most astounding sound . ” character . the changes noted above brought about the introduction of a new character : ice was created to provide a solid successor to riff for the later part of the film . this character does not appear on stage . other minor details , such as consuelo ' s decision to go blond ( and her subsequent decision to go back ) and the light - headedness of rosalia were sacrificed in the changes . madame lucia , the proprietress of the bridal shop , is not a character in the stage version . for reasons unknown , velma and graziella have switched partners : in the playscript velma is paired off with riff . dialogue . much of the original dialogue remains in the film version . some lines were added for character and story development . the most noticeable changes were caused by an effort to clean up what might have been considered objectionable words and ideas , used on stage in 1957 but still not acceptable for films in 1961 . moore says he wanted to develop a mellophonium band “ because there ’ s nothing like it in the world . the [ music ] world needs to stop being dumbed down . ” the added brass can make life “ a little easier ” for the orchestra ’ s trumpets and trombones because the mellophoniums receive some parts the other brass would otherwise play while the workload of the sax section is “ pretty much unchanged with the addition of the mellophoniums , ” says kaye . the sax section supports the mellophoniums as they support trumpets and trombones . it ’ s hard work to organize a performance by a 23 - member mellophonium band . the band must have exact risers for the performance . if the venue doesn ’ t have them rand moore has to transport them . lights and music stands are required . as for paying the musicians , “ the players do get paid when there is enough money . ” the economics of big band music suggest those paydays won ’ t cause the players to give up their day jobs . wss is a modern day adaptation of the timeless classic by william shakespeare . they both involve two young people that fall in love , but are kept apart by their friends / families . this causes grave consequences . to find out who played each character , visit the wss archives major productions page . the jets are from manhattan . they have ruled their " turf " for years , after defeating the emeralds . the sharks are from puerto rico . they have just recently come to ny , and want a " turf " of their own . for more about the development of wss , please read the growth of an idea by arthur laurents , new york herald tribune , 8 / 4 / 57 . setting . while it seems only natural now , the idea of filming on actual city streets took some time in forming . the original stage version was performed with abstract settings , minimal in the extreme . � best cinematography , color , daniel l . fapp � cinematography , color , daniel l . fapp � outstanding directorial achievement in motion pictures , jerome robbins , robert wise and robert e . relyea ( assistant director ) � arthur laurents made up the slang that the gangs use . describe and discuss it . the mellophonium is a three - valve instrument with a tone similar to a french horn with the bell facing forward . a mellophonium band sounds brassier because its tone is colored by the m - horns in the range between the trumpets and the trombones . the four - horn mellophonium section doesn ’ t replace , it augments and colors . ( wayne corey is a retired professional who studies music and history in the university of wisconsin continuing studies program . he is on the board of directors of the four freshmen society , an international jazz organization . ) leslie odom , jr . : from “ hamilton ” to newport , monterey and beyond first russian jazz conference planned for november in st . petersburg berklee beantown jazz festival returns to boston on sept . 30 © 1999 – 2017 jazztimes , inc . all rights reserved .

" arranger johnny richards is responsible for the sometimes wild , sometimes mournful , but always interesting reading by the kenton band of the " west side story " score . kenton has assembled a huge orchestra to play the exciting music from the show and top - flight stereo recording make the listener ' s room jump with the life of the music . naturally there are good doses of jazz in the set and some tine solo highlights by kenton himself at piano . the excellence of the lp as a whole , effective use of stereo positioning , and release timed with showing of the " west side " motion picture all should aid in sales of the album . " billboard review on 1999 cd reissue " when the producers of the film west side story heard a sampling of what the stan kenton orchestra had done to their score , they were disappointed that they had not thought to ask the band to play on the soundtrack . johnny richards ' s arrangements of ten of the famous play ' s melodies are alternately dramatic and tender with plenty of the passion displayed by the characters in the story . soloists include altoist gabe baltazar , veteran tenor sam donahue and trumpeter conte candoli , but it is the raging ensembles that are most memorable about the classic recording . this cd reissue is highly recommended . " scott yanow , allmusic

kaye and moore are bringing the kenton mellophonium orchestra back to life.; The Stan Kenton Mellophonium Orchestra was a groundbreaking ensemble that existed from 1960-1963. It included Grammy-winning West Side Story, but couldn't be financially sustained. Today, the music remains bold, brassy, bombastic, and alive. The idea of reviving some of the most revered Kentson music originated with Rand Moore, a prominent Madison drummer, teacher, and leader. He wanted a band to play charts written by famed arranger Johnny Richards. Moore met Joel Kaye, a musician who had studied under Richards, and they formed a partnership. West Side Story takes place on the west side of Manhattan, New York City, and most of the scenes take place in the streets, playground, on the roof, at Doc's or under the highway. Jerome Robbins proposed the idea for writing a musical based on Romeo and Juliet to Leonard Bernstein in January of 1949. In August of 1955, a meeting with Arthur Laurents produced another idea - two teenage gangs as the warring factions, one of them newly arrived Puerto Ricans, the other self-styled "Americans." In November, Stephen Sondheim joined the project as lyricist. Rehearsals began for the Broadway premiere of West Side Story. The music of West Side Story was carefully re-worked for the film. The overture includes the song "Maria," changed from "Somewhere" in the stage version. Music was added extending "The Prologue," and so the actual dancing of the Jets evolves slowly from other physical movement such as the basketball shots. The change most often discussed and debated is the switching of "Gee, Officer Krupke" and "Cool." Apparently, a song as jolly as Krupke was considered incompatible to the mood created by the rumble, so this song, as well as the merry "I Feel Pretty," were both moved up to happier times before the rumble. "Cool" was placed in the slot following the rumble, with great effect. On stage, "America" is a light-hearted number sung by Anita and the Shark Girls. On film, new lyrics were added to bring in the Shark Boys and the bitter and sardonic view of those boys allows them into the story somewhat more than their stage counterparts. The order of songs is switched here also; on stage, Maria and Tonight are consecutive, followed by America, while in the film, the production number comes between the two love songs. The "Dance at the Gym" was extended as well, mostly to accommodate the acrobatics of Russ Tamblyn. The duet "A Boy Like That/I Have a Love" was shortened for the film version, and "One Hand, One Heart" is slightly shorter as well. The stage play contains a full-cast ballet sequence, "Somewhere," which was eliminated in the film. Some of the action of the final sequence - the members of both gangs walking away from Tony's body - repeats similar action from the ballet, and the same music is used. Kaye's early career reads like a who's who of the era's bands. Billy May provided professionalism. Ralph Marterie brought wisdom from older players. Kaye played with both Dorsey bands after the brothers had died. From Woody Herman came "a dream come true. I remember playing 'Early Autumn' for the first time. I had tears of joy running down my cheeks," says Kaye today. And then came Kenton. For more information, please read Jack Gottleib's West Side Story Fact Sheet. West Side Story is based on a conception by Jerome Robbins. The stage version of West Side Story opened in previews/tryouts on August 20, 1957, in Washington D.C. Following this and another preview engagement in Philadelphia, the musical opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theater, September 26, 1957. While the movie version of West Side Story is among the most faithful of Hollywood adaptations, a number of changes were made in translating the work to film, some to suit the medium, others to suit the audience sensibilities, and one or two so-called artistic choices. Here are some examples. What makes this music so different? Joel Kaye says the mellophonium section adds a rich musical "color" with a "different texture." A mellophonium band typically has five trumpets, three trombones, a bass trombone and another bass trombone that doubles

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you can start by visiting the archives section of www . westsidestory . com . there , you can learn about the history of west side story . and for more information , you can head to google and type in " west side story , " " west side story and romeo and juliet , " " west side story characters , " " west side story plot , " or " west side story awards , " etc . good luck and have fun ! because moore feels “ some kind of responsibility ” and kaye still pursues “ the inherent power of music , ” jazz fans in southern wisconsin have been very fortunate . what does the future hold ? kaye is writing new charts for songs that didn ’ t make it into kenton ’ s west side story . there have been discussions with a ballet company about performing west side story ‘ s music throughout the region . it can be an emotionally moving “ musical experience of huge import , ” moore says . the music remains alive . the stan kenton mellophonium orchestra was musically revolutionary during its three - year existence . brilliantly executed from 1960 - 1963 , and including the grammy - winning kenton ’ s west side story among its output , it nonetheless couldn ’ t be financially sustained . today the music is 50 years old but the sound remains bold , brassy , bombastic and alive . the idea of reviving some of the most revered kenton music originated with rand moore , a prominent madison drummer , teacher and leader . moore wanted a band to play charts written by famed arranger johnny richards . it was a daunting task . the music is challenging . the arrangements are complex . richards had done west side story and numerous other mellophonium projects for kenton and his own band . kaye had studied under johnny richards . kaye and moore met and make an exciting musical match . west side story takes place on the west side of manhattan , new york city . most of the scenes take place in the streets , playground , on the roof , at doc ' s or under the highway . jerome robbins ' proposed the idea for writing a musical based on romeo and juliet to leonard bernstein in january of 1949 ( working title : east side story , set in the slums at the coincidence of easter - passover celebrations ) . in august of 1955 , a meeting with arthur laurents produced another idea - - two teen - age gangs as the warring factions , one of them newly - arrived puerto ricans , the other self - styled " americans . " in november , 1955 stephen sondheim joined the project as lyricist . a year and a half later , rehearsals began for the broadway premiere of west side story . score . the music of west side story was carefully re - worked for the film . the overture includes the song " maria , " changed from " somewhere " in the stage version . ( the overture is often eliminated in the stage productions . ) music was added extending " the prologue " , and so the actual dancing of the jets evolves slowly from other physical movement such as the basketball shots . ( on stage , the dancing begins almost immediately . ) the change most often discussed and debated is the switching of " gee , officer krupke " and " cool " . apparently a song as jolly as krupke was considered incompatible to the mood created by the rumble , so this song , as well as the merry " i feel pretty " were both moved up to happier times before the rumble . " cool " was placed in the slot following the rumble , with great effect . on stage , " america " is a light - hearted number sung by anita and the shark girls . on film , new lyrics were added to bring in the shark boys and the bitter and sardonic view of those boys allow them into the story somewhat more than their stage counterparts . the order of songs is switched here also ; on stage " maria " and " tonight " are consecutive , followed by " america " , while in the film the production number comes between the two love songs . the " dance at the gym " was extended as well , mostly to accommodate the acrobatics of russ tamblyn . the duet " a boy like that / i have a love " was shortened for the film version , and " one hand one heart " is slightly shorter as well . the stage play contains a full - cast ballet sequence , " somewhere , " which was eliminated in the film . some of the action of the final sequence - the members of both gangs walking away from tony ' s body - repeat similar action from the ballet , and the same music is used . kaye ’ s early career reads like a who ’ s who of the era ’ s bands . billy may provided professionalism . ralph marterie brought wisdom from older players . kaye played with both dorsey bands after the brothers had died . from woody herman came “ a dream come true . i remember playing ‘ early autumn for the first time . i had tears of joy running down my cheeks , ” says kaye today . and then came kenton . for more information , please read jack gottleib ' s west side story fact sheet . west side story is set in the mid 1950 ' s , when many puerto ricans moved to nyc . for a full plot summary of west side story , please visit music theater international ' s wss page . you ' ll find pictures at westsidestory . com or you can try an image search at google ' s image search . please note that all images at the official west side story site are used with permission from the copyright holders . if you are interested in using any of the photos at this site , please e - mail licensing @ leonardbernstein . com for more information . west side story is based on a conception by jerome robbins . the stage version of west side story opened in previews / tryouts on august 20 , 1957 in washington d . c . following this and another preview engagement in philadelphia , the musical opened on broadway at the winter garden theater , september 26 , 1957 . while the movie version of west side story is among the most faithful of hollywood adaptations , a number of changes were made in translating the work to film , some to suit the medium , others to suit the audience sensibilities , and one or two so - called artistic choices . here are some examples . what makes this music so different ? joel kaye says the mellophonium section adds a rich musical “ color ” with a “ different texture . ” kenton ’ s mellophonium band typically had five trumpets , three trombones , a bass trombone and another bass trombone that doubled on tuba . an alto sax was joined by two tenors , a baritone and a bari / bass sax player . rhythm was the standard piano , bass and drums , with additional percussion added . kaye ’ s ongoing laboratory for exploring big band jazz is the madison , wisc . , mellophonium jazz orchestra . kaye says he does it because “ of the impact . it ’ s a sound a lot of people have never heard . ” kaye , who is 72 and “ retired ” in tampa , has led the wisconsin - based band in 17 appearances since it made its debut in 2010 . his love affair with the mellophonium sound includes seven years leading a denver band . joel kaye played in the saxophone section of the kenton mellophonium orchestra . now , five decades later , he is directing the vintage arrangements and writing new charts for a mellophonium orchestra . for many listeners , some hearing it for the first time , the sound remains contemporary . kaye believes it is important music and important musical history . a mellophonium band can have a fourth line of counterpoint “ when you divide the band into registers , ” kaye explains . johnny richards “ often broke up the band in this way to give it a more orchestral sound . ” trumpets are sopranos . m - horns are the altos . tenors include alto and tenor sax and the 1 , 2 , 3 trombones . at the very strong bottom are the bari and bass saxes , bass trombones and sometimes the tuba . the orchestra has four lines of counterpoint , not harmony . the kenton mellophonium band was noted for its “ musical bottom , ” that kaye calls “ a most astounding sound . ” character . the changes noted above brought about the introduction of a new character : ice was created to provide a solid successor to riff for the later part of the film . this character does not appear on stage . other minor details , such as consuelo ' s decision to go blond ( and her subsequent decision to go back ) and the light - headedness of rosalia were sacrificed in the changes . madame lucia , the proprietress of the bridal shop , is not a character in the stage version . for reasons unknown , velma and graziella have switched partners : in the playscript velma is paired off with riff . dialogue . much of the original dialogue remains in the film version . some lines were added for character and story development . the most noticeable changes were caused by an effort to clean up what might have been considered objectionable words and ideas , used on stage in 1957 but still not acceptable for films in 1961 . moore says he wanted to develop a mellophonium band “ because there ’ s nothing like it in the world . the [ music ] world needs to stop being dumbed down . ” the added brass can make life “ a little easier ” for the orchestra ’ s trumpets and trombones because the mellophoniums receive some parts the other brass would otherwise play while the workload of the sax section is “ pretty much unchanged with the addition of the mellophoniums , ” says kaye . the sax section supports the mellophoniums as they support trumpets and trombones . it ’ s hard work to organize a performance by a 23 - member mellophonium band . the band must have exact risers for the performance . if the venue doesn ’ t have them rand moore has to transport them . lights and music stands are required . as for paying the musicians , “ the players do get paid when there is enough money . ” the economics of big band music suggest those paydays won ’ t cause the players to give up their day jobs . wss is a modern day adaptation of the timeless classic by william shakespeare . they both involve two young people that fall in love , but are kept apart by their friends / families . this causes grave consequences . to find out who played each character , visit the wss archives major productions page . the jets are from manhattan . they have ruled their " turf " for years , after defeating the emeralds . the sharks are from puerto rico . they have just recently come to ny , and want a " turf " of their own . for more about the development of wss , please read the growth of an idea by arthur laurents , new york herald tribune , 8 / 4 / 57 . setting . while it seems only natural now , the idea of filming on actual city streets took some time in forming . the original stage version was performed with abstract settings , minimal in the extreme . � best cinematography , color , daniel l . fapp � cinematography , color , daniel l . fapp � outstanding directorial achievement in motion pictures , jerome robbins , robert wise and robert e . relyea ( assistant director ) � arthur laurents made up the slang that the gangs use . describe and discuss it . the mellophonium is a three - valve instrument with a tone similar to a french horn with the bell facing forward . a mellophonium band sounds brassier because its tone is colored by the m - horns in the range between the trumpets and the trombones . the four - horn mellophonium section doesn ’ t replace , it augments and colors . ( wayne corey is a retired professional who studies music and history in the university of wisconsin continuing studies program . he is on the board of directors of the four freshmen society , an international jazz organization . ) leslie odom , jr . : from “ hamilton ” to newport , monterey and beyond first russian jazz conference planned for november in st . petersburg berklee beantown jazz festival returns to boston on sept . 30 © 1999 – 2017 jazztimes , inc . all rights reserved .

the kenton orchestra had been on a slow decline in sales and popularity in the late 1950s with having to compete with newer , popular music artists such as elvis presley , bobby darin and the platters . the nadir of this decline was around 1958 and coincided with a recession that was effecting the entire country . there were far fewer big bands on the road and live music venues were hard to book for the kenton orchestra . the band would end 1959 beaten up by poor attendance at concerts and having to rely far more on dance halls than real jazz concerts . the band would reform in 1960 with a new look and new sound , west side story would be one of the first ' mellophonium ' albums to be part of an upsurge in kenton ' s popularity . lee gillette and the other capitol executives were pushing kenton towards more commercially viable recording projects in the early 1960s . kenton made concessions to this though these were not his favorites records to make ; one very happy outcome of these practical commercial choices was the west side story lp . johnny richards was chosen as the arranger for the project and was a logical choice seeing his success with cuban fire ! and having helped design the mellophonium . johnny richards ' music was substantial - - - " steel and concrete , " kenton called it . " johnny was probably the best schooled , musically , of all of us put together . " the handling of bernstein ' s crowning achievement as a broadway composer by the kenton band was going to take a very experienced and adept arranger . this would be the only time an entire kenton lp was devoted to a single show ; it was the closest thing that could be easily adapted to fit the large scale , progressive jazz style of the kenton group . the mirisch company ' s film adaptation of west side story starring natalie wood and richard beymer was scheduled for release in september 1961 . both kenton and capitol producer lee gillette took advantage of the film coming out and jumped on the opportunity to use bernstein ' s award - winning music to be a fitting vehicle for the large scale sound of the new " mellophonium band . " when the kenton album was released , it started charting just before the film had been released in most major american cities . the capitol lp was perfectly timed by producer lee gillette . there were a great many successes attributed to the kenton ' s west side story none of which is more interesting then the visit by mirisch representatives to the capitol tower in hollywood , california . with the movie nearly complete lee gillette had invited the mirisch people to hear what the kenton / richards collaboration had produced ( listen to the mix and mastering ) . the movie producers were very impressed , " we had no idea ! if we only knew ! " . the implication being the capitol produced west side story could or would have been part of the soundtrack . in the end , full endorsement was given by mirisch to allow a still photo from the movie to be used as the cover of kenton ' s west side story . as it happened both the kenton lp and columbia records produced sound track co - existed beautifully on the commercial market with both winning grammys in 1962 for best sound track lp and best large ensemble jazz lp . ironically , the very first public performance of the kenton mellophonium band was sandwiched between the two kenton west wide story recording sessions . the mellophonium band did not make its public debut until march 29 , 1961 at the riviera hotel in las vegas , almost 8 months after the mellophonium was introduced as part of the regular instrumentation . after numerous aborted recording sessions and a long road of finding appropriate repertoire , kenton now was on the cusp of what would be his most commercially successful album release .

The Stan Kenton Mellophonium Orchestra was musically revolutionary during its three-year existence. It included Grammy-winning Kenton's West Side Story among its output, but couldn't be financially sustained. Today the music is 50 years old but the sound remains bold, brassy, bombastic and alive. The idea of reviving some of the most revered KENTON music originated with Rand Moore, a prominent Madison drummer, teacher and leader. He wanted a band to play charts written by famed arranger Johnny Richards. It was a daunting task. The music is challenging. The arrangements are complex. Rand Moore met Joel Kaye, a musician who had studied under Johnny Richards. They made an exciting musical match.

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you can start by visiting the archives section of www . westsidestory . com . there , you can learn about the history of west side story . and for more information , you can head to google and type in " west side story , " " west side story and romeo and juliet , " " west side story characters , " " west side story plot , " or " west side story awards , " etc . good luck and have fun ! because moore feels “ some kind of responsibility ” and kaye still pursues “ the inherent power of music , ” jazz fans in southern wisconsin have been very fortunate . what does the future hold ? kaye is writing new charts for songs that didn ’ t make it into kenton ’ s west side story . there have been discussions with a ballet company about performing west side story ‘ s music throughout the region . it can be an emotionally moving “ musical experience of huge import , ” moore says . the music remains alive . the stan kenton mellophonium orchestra was musically revolutionary during its three - year existence . brilliantly executed from 1960 - 1963 , and including the grammy - winning kenton ’ s west side story among its output , it nonetheless couldn ’ t be financially sustained . today the music is 50 years old but the sound remains bold , brassy , bombastic and alive . the idea of reviving some of the most revered kenton music originated with rand moore , a prominent madison drummer , teacher and leader . moore wanted a band to play charts written by famed arranger johnny richards . it was a daunting task . the music is challenging . the arrangements are complex . richards had done west side story and numerous other mellophonium projects for kenton and his own band . kaye had studied under johnny richards . kaye and moore met and make an exciting musical match . west side story takes place on the west side of manhattan , new york city . most of the scenes take place in the streets , playground , on the roof , at doc ' s or under the highway . jerome robbins ' proposed the idea for writing a musical based on romeo and juliet to leonard bernstein in january of 1949 ( working title : east side story , set in the slums at the coincidence of easter - passover celebrations ) . in august of 1955 , a meeting with arthur laurents produced another idea - - two teen - age gangs as the warring factions , one of them newly - arrived puerto ricans , the other self - styled " americans . " in november , 1955 stephen sondheim joined the project as lyricist . a year and a half later , rehearsals began for the broadway premiere of west side story . score . the music of west side story was carefully re - worked for the film . the overture includes the song " maria , " changed from " somewhere " in the stage version . ( the overture is often eliminated in the stage productions . ) music was added extending " the prologue " , and so the actual dancing of the jets evolves slowly from other physical movement such as the basketball shots . ( on stage , the dancing begins almost immediately . ) the change most often discussed and debated is the switching of " gee , officer krupke " and " cool " . apparently a song as jolly as krupke was considered incompatible to the mood created by the rumble , so this song , as well as the merry " i feel pretty " were both moved up to happier times before the rumble . " cool " was placed in the slot following the rumble , with great effect . on stage , " america " is a light - hearted number sung by anita and the shark girls . on film , new lyrics were added to bring in the shark boys and the bitter and sardonic view of those boys allow them into the story somewhat more than their stage counterparts . the order of songs is switched here also ; on stage " maria " and " tonight " are consecutive , followed by " america " , while in the film the production number comes between the two love songs . the " dance at the gym " was extended as well , mostly to accommodate the acrobatics of russ tamblyn . the duet " a boy like that / i have a love " was shortened for the film version , and " one hand one heart " is slightly shorter as well . the stage play contains a full - cast ballet sequence , " somewhere , " which was eliminated in the film . some of the action of the final sequence - the members of both gangs walking away from tony ' s body - repeat similar action from the ballet , and the same music is used . kaye ’ s early career reads like a who ’ s who of the era ’ s bands . billy may provided professionalism . ralph marterie brought wisdom from older players . kaye played with both dorsey bands after the brothers had died . from woody herman came “ a dream come true . i remember playing ‘ early autumn for the first time . i had tears of joy running down my cheeks , ” says kaye today . and then came kenton . for more information , please read jack gottleib ' s west side story fact sheet . west side story is set in the mid 1950 ' s , when many puerto ricans moved to nyc . for a full plot summary of west side story , please visit music theater international ' s wss page . you ' ll find pictures at westsidestory . com or you can try an image search at google ' s image search . please note that all images at the official west side story site are used with permission from the copyright holders . if you are interested in using any of the photos at this site , please e - mail licensing @ leonardbernstein . com for more information . west side story is based on a conception by jerome robbins . the stage version of west side story opened in previews / tryouts on august 20 , 1957 in washington d . c . following this and another preview engagement in philadelphia , the musical opened on broadway at the winter garden theater , september 26 , 1957 . while the movie version of west side story is among the most faithful of hollywood adaptations , a number of changes were made in translating the work to film , some to suit the medium , others to suit the audience sensibilities , and one or two so - called artistic choices . here are some examples . what makes this music so different ? joel kaye says the mellophonium section adds a rich musical “ color ” with a “ different texture . ” kenton ’ s mellophonium band typically had five trumpets , three trombones , a bass trombone and another bass trombone that doubled on tuba . an alto sax was joined by two tenors , a baritone and a bari / bass sax player . rhythm was the standard piano , bass and drums , with additional percussion added . kaye ’ s ongoing laboratory for exploring big band jazz is the madison , wisc . , mellophonium jazz orchestra . kaye says he does it because “ of the impact . it ’ s a sound a lot of people have never heard . ” kaye , who is 72 and “ retired ” in tampa , has led the wisconsin - based band in 17 appearances since it made its debut in 2010 . his love affair with the mellophonium sound includes seven years leading a denver band . joel kaye played in the saxophone section of the kenton mellophonium orchestra . now , five decades later , he is directing the vintage arrangements and writing new charts for a mellophonium orchestra . for many listeners , some hearing it for the first time , the sound remains contemporary . kaye believes it is important music and important musical history . a mellophonium band can have a fourth line of counterpoint “ when you divide the band into registers , ” kaye explains . johnny richards “ often broke up the band in this way to give it a more orchestral sound . ” trumpets are sopranos . m - horns are the altos . tenors include alto and tenor sax and the 1 , 2 , 3 trombones . at the very strong bottom are the bari and bass saxes , bass trombones and sometimes the tuba . the orchestra has four lines of counterpoint , not harmony . the kenton mellophonium band was noted for its “ musical bottom , ” that kaye calls “ a most astounding sound . ” character . the changes noted above brought about the introduction of a new character : ice was created to provide a solid successor to riff for the later part of the film . this character does not appear on stage . other minor details , such as consuelo ' s decision to go blond ( and her subsequent decision to go back ) and the light - headedness of rosalia were sacrificed in the changes . madame lucia , the proprietress of the bridal shop , is not a character in the stage version . for reasons unknown , velma and graziella have switched partners : in the playscript velma is paired off with riff . dialogue . much of the original dialogue remains in the film version . some lines were added for character and story development . the most noticeable changes were caused by an effort to clean up what might have been considered objectionable words and ideas , used on stage in 1957 but still not acceptable for films in 1961 . moore says he wanted to develop a mellophonium band “ because there ’ s nothing like it in the world . the [ music ] world needs to stop being dumbed down . ” the added brass can make life “ a little easier ” for the orchestra ’ s trumpets and trombones because the mellophoniums receive some parts the other brass would otherwise play while the workload of the sax section is “ pretty much unchanged with the addition of the mellophoniums , ” says kaye . the sax section supports the mellophoniums as they support trumpets and trombones . it ’ s hard work to organize a performance by a 23 - member mellophonium band . the band must have exact risers for the performance . if the venue doesn ’ t have them rand moore has to transport them . lights and music stands are required . as for paying the musicians , “ the players do get paid when there is enough money . ” the economics of big band music suggest those paydays won ’ t cause the players to give up their day jobs . wss is a modern day adaptation of the timeless classic by william shakespeare . they both involve two young people that fall in love , but are kept apart by their friends / families . this causes grave consequences . to find out who played each character , visit the wss archives major productions page . the jets are from manhattan . they have ruled their " turf " for years , after defeating the emeralds . the sharks are from puerto rico . they have just recently come to ny , and want a " turf " of their own . for more about the development of wss , please read the growth of an idea by arthur laurents , new york herald tribune , 8 / 4 / 57 . setting . while it seems only natural now , the idea of filming on actual city streets took some time in forming . the original stage version was performed with abstract settings , minimal in the extreme . � best cinematography , color , daniel l . fapp � cinematography , color , daniel l . fapp � outstanding directorial achievement in motion pictures , jerome robbins , robert wise and robert e . relyea ( assistant director ) � arthur laurents made up the slang that the gangs use . describe and discuss it . the mellophonium is a three - valve instrument with a tone similar to a french horn with the bell facing forward . a mellophonium band sounds brassier because its tone is colored by the m - horns in the range between the trumpets and the trombones . the four - horn mellophonium section doesn ’ t replace , it augments and colors . ( wayne corey is a retired professional who studies music and history in the university of wisconsin continuing studies program . he is on the board of directors of the four freshmen society , an international jazz organization . ) leslie odom , jr . : from “ hamilton ” to newport , monterey and beyond first russian jazz conference planned for november in st . petersburg berklee beantown jazz festival returns to boston on sept . 30 © 1999 – 2017 jazztimes , inc . all rights reserved .

the music arranged by johnny richards for kenton ' s west side story is outstanding but was difficult to execute . due to the taxing brass writing there are 7 trumpets used on the sessions , 2 of them being kept in reserve to give other trumpet players a needed break while recording . many of the earlier problems presented with the mellophonium had been worked out making this the first score and recording sessions ( other than christmas music or ballads ) that really worked for this new incarnation of the kenton band . richards thought the original broadway score to be repetitive and appropriate alterations were made to the harmonic and rhythmic structures . to fill in the blanks , there are numerous ' richard - isms ' in kenton ' s west side story that surface musically ; a great deal of sylistic characteristics of his renderings of bernstein ' s music are borrowed from the successful 1956 cuban fire ! lp and his other kenton orchestrations . many of the afro - latin themes from both kenton lps ( cuban fire ! vs west side story ) are similar but both retain their uniqueness in the hands of richards . it is mentioned earlier about mirisch company executive being impressed with the johnny richards orchestrations but in the end there is little doubt richards designed his charts for the kenton band . solo space had to be allowed for the kenton soloists to improvise , this is unheard of with a show score . there are also distinct woodwind sounds in the original soundtrack ( flute , clarinet , oboe , english horn ) that are not in the richards interpretations . johnny richards makes some interesting changes to tempos of the bernstein score . he turns gee , officer krupke into a big band chart more akin to something from the count basie orchestra ; closer to an orchestration by neal hefti or billy byers . besides the prologue , cool is probably the most distinctively johnny richards arrangement that is for more his than bernstein ' s . many of richards ' orchestration devices used in cuban fire ! and kenton ' s later lp adventures in time can be heard in cool so to bolster what richards perceived as repetitive melodies and chords structures from the original . in the final analysis the kenton recording and richards ' orchestrations are magnificent but not as much in a " jazz " sense as they are just good music . the bernstein themes and content are theatrical and one cannot avoid the musical picture this paints . the placement of lengthy improvised jazz solos are not there and richards ' orchestration is very heavily relied upon to carry the day . in no way does the lp accomplish the same things the later kenton grammy winning lp adventures in jazz achieves . it is understandable why the general public ( vs a hard core jazz audience ) was willing to readily accept kenton ' s west side story propelling it to such high ratings with billboard during 1961 and 1962 .

The Stan Kenton Mellophonium Orchestra was musically revolutionary during its three-year existence. Brilliantly executed from 1960-1963, and including the Grammy-winning Kenton's West Side Story among its output, it nonetheless couldn’t be financially sustained. Today the music is 50 years old but the sound remains bold, brassy, bombastic and alive. The idea of reviving some of the most revered KENTON music originated with Rand Moore, a prominent Madison drummer, teacher and leader. Moore wanted a band to play charts written by famed arranger Johnny Richards. It was a daunting task. The music is challenging. The arrangements are complex. Richards had done West Side Story and numerous other mellophonium projects for KENTON and his own band. Kaye had studied under Johnny Richards. Kaye and Moore met and made an exciting musical match.

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the allmusic review by thom jurek awarded the album 4 stars stating " orobas : book of angels , vol . 4 is another essential four - for - four and counting . this is the most exhilarating set of recordings tzadik has offered in quite some time . for those who haven ' t yet checkout israelite , this is a fantastic opportunity " .

krieg received positive reviews.

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albany , ny [ august 16 , 2017 ] – the adventurous and intrepid albany symphony recently announced the release of its latest album featuring three new works by distinguished new york composer , george tsontakis . recorded in troy , ny at the american music festival and the troy savings bank music hall , the album was released on august 11 , 2017 by naxos records , the world ’ s largest independent classical music record label . © troy savings bank music hall 2017 . all rights reserved . with over 28 commercially recorded albums including conjurer , the albany symphony ’ s debut recording on naxos that earned david alan miller a 2014 grammy ® award , the albany symphony continues to solidify its national reputation as an incubator for american orchestral music while positioning upstate new york as a destination for international new music audiences . the album is now available for sale at the albany symphony box office or for digital download on itunes or wherever you purchase your music . tsontakis , a grawemayer award recipient and distinguished composer - in - residence at bard college and conservatory in duchess county , new york , is a major american composer whose newly released album is a compilation of three dazzling never - before - recorded concertos for clarinet , trumpet , and violin . at the center of the album is true colors , a two - part , jazz - tinged concerto that was commissioned by the albany symphony for its principal trumpeter eric berlin . in addition to true colors , the album features anasa for clarinet and orchestra , and unforgettable for two solo violins and orchestra . anasa builds upon a body of work inspired by tsontakis ’ passion for greek art and culture . composed for the legendary clarinet virtuoso david krakauer and named after the ancient greek word for " breathe , " anasa includes elements of klezmer and dance themes inspired by traditional cretan instruments . the third and final concerto presented on the album is a revision of a previous work commissioned by philanthropist and investor george soros . featuring violinists luosha fang and eunice kim , unforgettable is a double concerto for violins and orchestra that balances meditative ballads with playful and buoyant gestures . can i sell full - album and single - song downloads on store . cdbaby . com grammy ® award - winning conductor david alan miller and the albany symphony release new album with new york roots . the collection of twelve mostly cover songs was really a tribute to fellow singer - songwriters . a mainstay on radio during the late 1990s and early 2000s , the album ranked fourth among aaa radio station ’ s most played records in 1999 and continued in high rotation well into the 2000s . i have a cd that blends each track together ( i . e . , dj mix ) . will it stay like that on your digital partner sites ? your page on our retail site : store . cdbaby . com your retail sales page on store . cdbaby . com will my mp3s on store . cdbaby . com be high quality ? your artist page on our retail store : store . cdbaby . com your artist page on store . cdbaby . com how do i get to my artist page on store . cdbaby . com ? my cd doesn ' t have a bar code printed on the back of the artwork . is that a problem for cd baby ’ s partners ? i have already secured a digital license for my cover song single . how do i enter that information ? my songs are still not appearing on socan ’ s repertoire search . why ? my cd is not shrinkwrapped . is that a problem for cd baby ’ s partners ? i represent ( and have to pay ) several artists . will i have detailed royalty reports ? what information will the reports contain ? albany symphony , 19 clinton avenue , albany , ny , 12207518 - 694 - 3300justinc @ albanysymphony . com three celebrated musicians revive their celebrated folk - pop collaboration for their first performances in nineteen years . lucy kaplansky , richard shindell and dar williams revive their celebrated folk - pop collaboration for their first performances in nineteen years . the band recorded their eponymous debut in 1998 for razor & tie records followed by a sold - out nationwide tour including new york ’ s town hall . the record was consistently praised by the press : the washington post raved , “ cry cry cry illustrates the advantages of taking the best works of contemporary folk musicians and fleshing them out with lovely , three - part harmonies ” and the new york times cheered for the trio ’ s “ gorgeous harmonies . ” entertainment weekly wrote “ cry cry cry ’ s purity of heart and sound is spirit renewing . ” by lauren halligan , the record / posted : 09 / 06 / 17 troy , n . y . blue - eyed soul artist boz scaggs is coming to the collar city next week for a . . .

the set consists of 48 songs , including rarities , previously unreleased demos and mixes by the band , and previously released and remastered material from their albums facelift , sap , dirt , jar of flies , alice in chains and unplugged and a cd - rom containing various multimedia . in 1998 , vocalist layne staley reunited with alice in chains to record two new songs , " get born again " and " died " . originally written for jerry cantrell ' s solo album degradation trip , the songs were released on music bank .

albany symphony releases new album with new york roots.

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the two albums combined on this discount - priced two - fer , 1970 ' s the andy williams show and 1971 ' s you ' ve got a friend , bookended the ninth and final season of andy williams ' nbc tv variety series , the andy williams show . ( in between came his million - selling lp , love story . ) over 30 years later , the two recordings combine to present williams ' versions of a bunch of soft rock hits of the day , many of which have remained pop standards into the 21st century . most of them , however , are closely associated with the artists who originally performed them : the bee gees , bread , the carpenters , the jackson 5 , carole king , simon & garfunkel , james taylor , and more . in the early ' 70s , singers like williams , who had survived the successive rock revolutions of 1956 and 1964 by mixing traditional pop songs with covers of some of the quieter material turned out by rock writers , found themselves swamped by a new generation of artists as likely to hit the pop as the easy listening charts . who needed to hear andy williams ' sound - alike version of a song sung definitively by karen carpenter ? soon enough , williams and his peers had lost their longtime berths on the major labels . of course , williams remained a talented singer , and his performances of the songs , if unimaginative ( the arrangements closely track those of the original hits ) , are always attractive . the andy williams show , taking up the first half of the disc , is marred by a transparently false attempt to make it sound like a live recording or like tracks from the tv show . there is canned applause dubbed in between the tracks and brief , inappropriate musical interludes also interrupt the flow of the album . you ' ve got a friend comes as a relief afterwards . williams notched 18 gold and three platinum records over the course of a 42 - album , 50 - year recording career . but his awards – and his easy , tempered personality – extended beyond the recording studio . he starred on the andy williams show , which aired between 1957 and 1971 , alternating between crooning his top tunes and hosting celebrity guests . his annual christmas special was watched by some of tv ’ s biggest audiences , and williams ’ name has become often associated with cheerful holiday music : the song is about a dead child , but for the andy williams show , the lyrics were altered from the fairly depressing ' the child is dead ' , to the slightly more upbeat ' the child has fled ' . this film from the february 19 , 1967 edition of the andy williams show is the only existing live footage of noel singing his single , out for the day . in a may 12 , 1961 file photo , andy williams performs a song on a television show . emmy - winning tv host and " moon river " crooner williams died tuesday night , sept , 25 , 2012 at his home in branson , mo . noel sang his single , in a dusty old room , on the december 11 , 1966 edition of the andy williams show . andy williams , the buttery - voiced crooner and television actor , has died of bladder cancer at the age of 84 . singing in the ballad style of decades long past , his songs recall a more pensive , sensual era in music . his effortless baritone and relaxed phrasing earned him praise and awards throughout his career . listen to some of williams ’ highlight songs here via spotify . andy williams show - the official noel harrison website - www . thewindmillsofyourmind . com noel harrison appeared twice on the andy williams show , first on december 11 , 1966 and then again on february 19 , 1967 . after singing in a dusty old room , noel performed a duet of his song , the future mrs awkins , with andy williams . he had released his version of the music hall song as the b - side to his 1965 single , a young girl . his song “ music to watch girls by ” was a minor hit in 1967 , reaching # 34 on the music charts . andy williams would be introduced to an entirely new audience in 1999 when the song was used in a fiat car advertisement in the united kingdom . before performing the duet , harrison and williams also talk about noel ' s role in the girl from u . n . c . l . e . tv show . the song was not included on an album until decca released the compilation the world of noel harrison in 1969 . the recording industry association of america ® ( riaa ) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies . its members comprise the most vibrant record industry in the world , investing in great artists to help them reach their potential and connect to their fans . nearly 85 % of all legitimate recorded music produced and sold in the united states is created , manufactured or distributed by riaa members . “ moon river ” was originally sung by audrey hepburn in the movie and later covered by everyone from frank sinatra to the killers , but it was williams ’ rendition at the 1962 academy awards — where it won the oscar for best original song — that solidified it as his de facto tune . playlist : say farewell to singer andy williams with some of his most famous songs | time . com he moved to branson , mo . , in 1992 to begin his quasi - retirement and take up a spot at the center of the small town ’ s burgeoning nightlife culture . it was on the stage of his theater there — named the moon river theater after his most famous tune — that he announced in 2011 that he had been diagnosed with bladder cancer . he confidently told the crowd he intended to survive it , continuing to perform as usual at the theater , marking his 75th year in showbiz this year . erasure have today announced that their new single , ‘ just a little love ’ , will be released on mute on october 6th . ‘ just a little love ’ is the third single to be taken from erasure ’ s current album ‘ world be gone ’ and will be available to buy on cd and via digital download . [ … ] erasure brand new studio album ‘ world be gone ’ was released in may 2017 and is available now . please sign up for the email newsletter for updates . above all , he was known for one song : “ moon river , ” composed by johnny mercer and henry mancini for the 1961 oscar - winning film breakfast at tiffany ’ s . though “ moon river ” was never released as a single , williams had plenty of other hits — 45 of his songs made the billboard hot 100 . zara larsson updates us on album 2 , incl . sessions with @ mnek and max martin ' s team 😱 full interview : … https : / / t . co / nakx9gbcgl originally conceived to honor artists and track sound recording sales , gold & platinum awards have come to stand as a benchmark of success for any artist — whether they ’ ve just released their first song or greatest hits album . erasure ’ s world be gone tour will be in the uk and europe in spring 2018 and elsewhere in the world later in the year . sign - up for the email newsletter for more concert news ! setting : on the docks and in and around the royal palace in bangkok . the 1860s . the 1967 single was very popular in america on its release and reached the top of the charts in a number of cities . theatre owned by the shubert organization ; theatre operated by the 138 west 48th st . theatre co . , inc . yessir , we use cookies … to make sure officialcharts . com is the number 1 chart site on the interweb . cookies remember your choices and tailor content especially for you ( as kylie & jason might say ) and by being here you consent to their use . yessir , we use cookies … to make sure officialcharts . com is the number 1 chart site on the interweb . cookies remember your choices and tailor content especially for you ( as kylie & jason might say ) and by being here you consent to their use . he ’ s perhaps best known for the theme songs from feature films , including “ ( where do i begin ? ) love story ” , made famous in the 1970 film love story . other major hits include “ butterfly ” and “ can ’ t get used to losing you . ” carbone is the homepage editor for time . com and has a penchant for breaking news and viral videos . his work is often found at the intersection of celebrity and technology . please enable javascript in your browser to use the site fully . © 2001 - 2017 , the broadway league , all rights reserved . copyright | disclaimer | privacy policy | terms of use in the lounge with . . . please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus . he ( was ) still standing ! @ eltonofficial was holding strong at number 29 in 1983 - see the full classic top 40 # tbt … https : / / t . co / vcjnrmh0e4 please enable javascript to view the comments powered by disqus . win black sabbath ' s incredible , limited - edition the ten year war vinyl box set https : / / t . co / imfhy0q9n8 https : / / t . co / rg7umbfvap riaa ’ s historic gold ® & platinum ® program defines success in the recorded music industry . unfortunately , neither of the episodes have been released on dvd although both are available on bootleg dvds . questions about the noel harrison website ? email us or read about us . allmusic relies heavily on javascript . hal davis / willie hutch / berry gordy , jr . / bob west fred karlin / r . wilson scenic design by jo mielziner ; costume design by irene sharaff ; lighting design by jo mielziner ; assistant designer to mr . mielziner : john harvey ; assistant to miss sharaff : florence klotz general manager : morris jacobs ; company manager : william g . norton general press representative : michel mok ; press representative : john l . toohey ; casting : john fearnley ; advertising : lawrence weiner ; assistant to mr . hammerstein : mary steele ; assistant to mr . rodgers : margot hopkins ; assistant to mr . robbins : june graham ; consultant on oriental dancing : michiko new charts announced in . . . have a peek at what new singles and albums are released tomorrow , incl . @ thekillers and @ annemarieiam ➡… https : / / t . co / uttycwevpi new charts announced in . . . # chartfact @ rihanna has a mega 10 songs in our newly unveiled official chart millionaires list ✨ https : / / t . co / hy8ejm1hxt morrissey has shared his first new music in 3 years , and it ' s a . ) really good and b . ) offers some great advice : … https : / / t . co / mg0twxey8y french montana unforgettable ( feat . swae lee ) september 8 , 2017 epic single title : unforgettable ( feat . swae lee ) our 2017 line - up . . . ​ © 2017 viacom international inc . all rights reserved . cmt and all related titles and logos are trademarks of viacom international inc . rss time apps time for kids advertising reprints and permissions site map help customer service © 2017 time inc . all rights reserved . by nick carbone @ nickcarbonesept . 26 , 2012 © 2017 time inc . all rights reserved .

billboard noted that the album " has the added bonus of a handsomely produced color booklet , mainly photographs , featuring the artist and show guests . the album is paced nicely . "

the two albums received mixed reviews.

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going to a hi infidelity show is a total concert experience from start to finish , with a wide variety of songs and fans . not only do they cover the classics but are currently playing new music like daughtry , nickelback , buckcherry and train . the band prides itself on recreating the songs as you know them . if you love great vocals and harmonies , 80s rock and the best new music , stop in for a show and you ’ ll see that hi infidelity has really got it covered ! hi infidelity ™ is a cover band from the chicago area , playing music of all types , but mostly from the 80s rock period . journey , reo speedwagon , bon jovi and boston to name a few . for six consecutive years , the band was voted as the best rock cover band , and singer dave mikulskis is a five time winner as best male vocalist . in 2010 , bobby scumaci was voted best keyboardist in suburban nitelife magazine ’ s best of the burbs contest ! © 2012 hiinfidelity . co • email booking @ hiinfidelity . co • phone : 800 - 716 - 6902 • webdesign by : info @ bass - schuler . com please tell us the full name of the act you are interested in and the date ( s ) you would prefer . sorry ! but we need to stop the spam . copyright © 2017 · bass / schuler entertainment · 4055 w . peterson ave . , ste . 206 · chicago , il 60646 · 773 . 481 . 2600 ( phone ) · info @ bass - schuler . com · log in ( kevin cronin ) ( c ) 1980 fate music ascap . all rights reserved . used by permission ( kevin cronin ) ( c ) 1980 fate music ascap . all rights reserved . used by permission ( gary richrath & tom kelly ) ( c ) 1980 slam dunk music & denise barry music ascap . all rights reserved . used by permission . ( gary richrath ) ( c ) 1980 slam dunk music ascap . all rights reserved . used by permission . backing vocals : the he - man broken hearts club choir featuring : tom kelly , richard page , kevin cronin and n . yolletta ( gary richrath ) ( c ) 1980 slam dunk music ascap . all rights reserved . used by permission . ( kevin cronin ) ( c ) 1980 fate music ascap . all rights reserved . used by permission ( kevin cronin & tom kelly ) ( c ) 1980 fate music & denise barry music ascap . all rights reserved . used by permission ( gary richrath ) ( c ) 1980 slam dunk music ascap . all rights reserved . used by permission . ( bruce hall ) ( c ) large music ascap . all rights reserved . used by permission . ( kevin cronin ) ( c ) 1980 fate music ascap . all rights reserved . used by permission . little rascals ( hearts are thumps ) ( c ) 1937 hal roach studios , inc . distributed by king world productions , inc . special thanks to the king family , spanky , alfalfa and darla ( c ) 1980 cbs inc . 36844 copyright . albumlinernotes . com . all rights reserved .

the album title is a play on the term hi - fi ( high fidelity ) , and the album art is an illustration of this pun where an act of sexual infidelity is occurring while the man is putting a record lp to play on the hi - fi stereo .

Hi Infidelity is a popular cover band from Chicago that plays classic and new rock music.;

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1 ) groomsmen escorting the bridesmaids down the aisle during the processional . you still see it sometimes , but most ceremonies begin with the groomsmen being led in behind the wedding officiant and the groom , not escorting the girls down the aisle as couples . i ' m not sure why this tradition changed , technically speaking , but i get the logistical improvement as a wedding planner . men cannot line themselves up properly when they get to the altar . i ' m sorry guys , but it ' s true . you can ' t seem to find your correct place to stand when you have to walk down the aisle and take a right and grab the spot you were assigned in rehearsal . by having the gentlemen led in by the minister ( down the outside aisle beside the right - hand set of chairs is the trick ) lines them up perfectly in place when the minister stops walking . 2 ) announcing the entire wedding party at the reception . i ' m still asked to do this occasionally , but almost everybody has dropped the practice . this is reasonable because the bride and groom finish pictures last , meaning the wedding party will have rejoined the guests at the reception long before the bride and groom finish pictures and have a chance to repair and refresh themselves and have a snack before their entrance . if you do announce everybody , the wedding planner has to go find them all and herd them back outside the reception venue so they can re - enter as their names are announced . it ' s just annoying and a big time suck , especially if you have less than 100 guests and most of them know who your wedding party is . also , if you ' ve listed them in your wedding program , you ' re being redundant with the introductions . finally , you ' re literally paying for your wedding reception by the minute . did you mean to waste 15 minutes of reception dance time later so your friends could do silly dances as they entered the party ( for the second time ) ? perhaps the best part of the rec is the sense of community – kids and adults are always playing at the ping pong tables and in the computer lobby area after school while seniors are sipping coffee in the lounge in the morning . the rec offers lots of incredibly affordable annual passes for individuals and families to meet your needs for fun and fitness whether you like staying dry , getting wet , going it alone or bringing the whole crew . you can even rent portions of the facility for graduation parties , baby showers , rehearsal dinners , weddings , birthday parties or meetings . 3 ) using both escort cards and place cards . for the less - informed , an escort card is the card in an envelope that tells you what table you ' re going to be sitting at for dinner . once you ' ve arrived at that table , there will be place cards telling you which seat is yours . but most brides and grooms figure their adult friends can handle choosing their own dinner seats and skip the escort cards entirely . you can simply put the placecards out in alphabetical order for your guests and then they can choose their seats at the assigned table . more and more often , brides and grooms are choosing to do an open - seating option , meaning they let their guests sit wherever they like . while this makes it more complicated for the service staff when giving the correct dinner selections to everyone , it does cut down on the rampant card switching that goes on when the bride and groom have preselected the seating . and yes , that happens at every wedding . 4 ) the sweetheart table . why would you invite all of your most loved friends and family to a wedding reception celebration and then sit at a separate dinner table ? that fad went out in the 1980s and it should have stayed gone . in my opinion , it ' s basically taking the whole " queen for a day " thing a bit too far . more often now , you see the bride and groom seated with their parents or wedding party , and then they get up and visit all the tables at some point during dinner . the " sweetheart table " requires the guests to come pay homage to the bride and groom individually . it actually makes it harder for the bride and groom to eat any dinner . 5 ) money dances . i ' m happy to say that i ' ve only had to facilitate a few of these over the years , but they ' ve all been italian weddings where that ' s a long - standing tradition . if you ' ve never seen one , they can be done a myriad of different ways . sometimes it ' s just announced and then many men dance with the bride and all of them slip an envelope ( or just cold cash ) into the silk bag she ' s wearing while they dance . in some traditions , dance partners pin money to the bride ( usually on an apron they ' ve placed over her to protect the gown from the pin holes ) . the worst example i ' ve ever heard of but not seen ( my husband was there ) included paying a dollar for a shot of apple pucker and a dance with the bride . no lie . keep it simple , elegant and classy , ladies and gentlemen . if you ' re not on an episode of redneck weddings , try to keep the money - grabbing stuff and special activities to a minimum . everybody knows you ' re the bride and groom - - you don ' t have to sit by yourselves on an elevated platform to prove it . nor do you have to be announced with 16 bridesmaids and groomsmen preceding you into your own party . adults can make intelligent seating decisions but the groomsmen cannot line themselves up straight . it ' s pretty simple . let ' s not make life more complicated than it already is . need help getting fit ? the rec has personal trainers , too . if swimming ’ s more your style , you can go to the indoor family aquatic center with slides , a lazy river , lap lanes , and play structures . be sure to watch for special holiday events at the aquatic center that include the whole family . want to take a class ? the rec offers classes for preschool through senior adults including martial arts , fitness , art , dance , theater , gymnastics , specialty camps , yoga , crafts , pools , aquatics , and many more . there is even ballroom dancing and painting classes for adults if you ’ re looking for a regular date night and tired of dinner and a movie . got kids ? there ’ s an amazing indoor children ’ s themed playground , 10 family changing rooms , and on - site child watch . when it ’ s time to relax , you ’ ll find tvs with video games and cartoons , a breakfast and lunch area , lounge areas throughout , community learning rooms with computers and floor - to - ceiling windows , and new events rooms with a kitchen . it ' s fun to see how creative brides and grooms can be with the myriad of wedding planning ideas and resources available to them now via pinterest , instagram , youtube and good wedding websites with lots of pictures of real weddings they can imitate . when i was planning my own wedding , wedding channel was the only real online wedding resource and the knot was in its infancy . there was certainly no wedding wire to hook me up with vendors because the folks that founded it weren ' t even out of college yet ! the rec is the crown jewel of the grapevine parks and recreation , and it ’ s not hard to see why . where you begin is up to you . want to get in shape ? start in the more than 7000 square feet of fitness rooms , which include weight machines , treadmills , stair climbers , bikes , elliptical machines , dumbbells , and regulation size basketball and racquetball courts so you can build muscle and lose weight no matter how you like to do it . the rec also offers personal trainers , indoor running / walking track , indoor aquatics center with a lap pool , current channel , slides , jacuzzi , racquetball courts ( 2 ) , basketball courts ( 2 ) , ping pong tables ( 2 ) , arcade games , pool , aquatic area , and much more . but somehow , for years and years , we all planned pretty weddings and made amazing memories without having photo booths at our weddings , multi - colored cake pop displays and cake toppers made to look exactly like the bride and groom . and we didn ' t have cool flash mobs , choreographed wedding party dances or sparkler tunnels . as much fun as those are , they do make the execution of the wedding a bit more complicated . tap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you . if you can dream it , the rec probably has it . bring the whole family to this incredible new facility for swimming , fitness , classes , camps , and much , much more . offering accountability and motivation in fitness , the rec has personal fitness trainers to fulfill all levels of fitness goals . learn more about these trainers , fees and various packages to fit your specific schedule by contacting kelsey manning . the rec ’ s personal fitness trainers specialize in many areas and are specialized in customizing packages for your needs and goals . learn more about our fitness trainers : long island : photo coverage : the cast of gypsy at the john w . engeman theater northport celebrates opening night follow sandy malone on twitter : www . twitter . com / sandymalone _ five , 1 / 2 hour semi private sessions $ 270 . 00 ( $ 54 / session based on two people ) ten , 1 / 2 hour semi private sessions $ 530 . 00 ( $ 53 / session based on two people ) fifteen , 1 / 2 hour semi private sessions $ 750 . 00 ( $ 50 / session based on two people ) 1 hour semi private session ( based on two people ) $ 95 . 00 five , 1 hour session ( based on two people ) $ 465 . 00 ( $ 93 / session ) ten , 1 hour sessions ( based on two people ) $ 930 . 00 ( $ 93 / session ) fifteen , 1 hour session ( based on two people ) $ 1 , 365 . 00 ( $ 91 / session ) twenty , 1 hour sessions ( based on two people ) $ 1 , 800 . 00 ( $ 90 / session ) the rec fitness desk : 817 . 410 . 2520 includes complimentary fitness assessment with the purchase of a personal training package . learn more . with that said , there are a few traditional wedding activities that are dying , and i am not sad to see them go . not just because they complicate my life as a planner , but because a few of them are in rather poor taste . check out my list so that you don ' t plan an outdated ( and maybe even a little tacky ) wedding ceremony and reception for yourself . this blogger ' s books and other items from . . . © 2017 oath inc . all rights reserved . be sure to check out our pool and many aquatic amenities . fitness room includes weight machines , treadmills , stair climbers , bikes , elliptical machines and dumbbells . classes for preschool through senior adults include martial arts , fitness , art , dance , theater , gymnastics , specialty camps , yoga , crafts , pools , aquatics and many more . if you do not receive a response from any email address within one business day , please contact us by phone at 817 . 410 . 3450 . ask about our facility rentals for graduation parties , baby showers , rehearsal dinners , weddings , or meetings . for more information , please contact michele friedman at 817 . 410 . 3455 . annual passes - family $ 300 . 00 annual passes - individual $ 120 . 00 annual passes - non resident family $ 780 . 00 annual passes - non resident individual $ 440 . 00 aquatic " wet " family $ 200 . 00 aquatic " wet " individual $ 80 . 00 fitness " dry " family $ 170 . 00 fitness " dry " individual $ 70 . 00 guest pass - must be with a member $ 10 . 00 child watch pass - must be with a member $ 5 . 00 child watch pass - annual ( resident only ) $ 100 . 00 play pass " grape " * * ( resident only ) $ 350 . 00 play pass " vine " * * * ( resident only ) $ 385 . 00 1 / 2 hour private session $ 40 . 00 five , 1 / 2 hour sessions $ 195 . 00 ( $ 39 / session ) ten , 1 / 2 hour sessions $ 380 . 00 ( $ 38 / session ) fifteen , 1 / 2 hour sessions $ 540 . 00 ( $ 36 / session ) 1 / 2 hour semi private session $ 55 . 00 1 hour private session $ 70 . 00 five , 1 hour sessions $ 340 . 00 ( $ 68 / session ) ten , 1 hour sessions $ 680 . 00 ( $ 68 / session ) fifteen , 1 hour sessions $ 990 . 00 ( $ 66 / session ) twenty , 1 hour sessions $ 1 , 300 . 00 ( $ 65 / session ) grapevine , tx 76051 ph : call 817 . 410 . 3450 more photos of bill irwin . . .

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the author discusses several wedding traditions that are becoming obsolete, such as escort cards, the sweetheart table, and money dances.

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o . f . r . was released on may 30 , 1989 by rampage records , a division of rhino entertainment . the album debuted at number 164 on the us billboard 200 for the week of august 12 , 1989 , before later peaking at number 140 and spending a total of nine weeks on the chart . allmusic ' s jason ankeny claimed that the album serves primarily as " a showcase for gillette ' s over the top vocal prowess " , which he notes is most prominent on " a 32 - second scream " and a passage " reaching an amplifier - exploding soprano high d note " . noisecreep ' s carlos ramirez included gillette in a feature titled " top 10 high - pitched metal singers " , highlighting his " penetrating " and " high - pitched attack " on lead single " freight train " . " machine gunn eddie " was later featured on the 2009 video game brütal legend .

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o . f . r . was recorded at front page productions in costa mesa , california , with nitro vocalist jim gillette and guitarist michael angelo batio leading its production alongside engineer charlie watts and executive producer bob cahill . gillette and batio were also credited solely for the album ' s songwriting , although bassist t . j . racer has claimed that he contributed to the writing without credit . in a promotional video for the band ' s third studio album , gillette and batio claimed that they had " never been happy with the sound " of o . f . r . , blaming the lack of control the band had over the album ' s direction . the album was supported by two singles and music videos , for the songs " freight train " and " long way from home " , and promoted on a concert tour for which k . c . comet replaced departed drummer bobby rock .

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