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| 161. Loveless | |
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Language is usually a poor tool to communicate the experience of sound, and it is rendered useless when presented with a document like this. If I were to try I might suggest words like "beautiful", "oceanic", "sensuous", "sensual", "ecstatic", "dreamlike", "orgasmic", "breathtaking", "emotive", "transcendent", "psychedelic", "mesmerizing", "elephantine", "lullaby", "ethereal", "soothing", "mellifluous" and "euphoric", but I would simply sound like an Amazon reviewer whose specialty is hyperbole as opposed to subjective critique. Make no mistake, however...this album is nothing short of extraordinary in every way. The fact that so little has come close to its power and grace since its release in 1991 is either testament to the vision of its creators, or proof that human beings are able to successfully channel the mysteries into an audio recording. I feel this album is also an excellent example of the kind of textural tone colors that can be realized through the creative use of a guitar and digital sampler. The stereo mix might be described as "distorted", "out of tune", or "unbalanced" to the casual listener, and indeed, the recording is ripe with the sounds of machines being used in ways for which they were not designed. By the same measure, Les Paul was criticized for electrifying the guitar. "Loveless" is a wonderful album for the musician, as it will challenge, confound, and leap over your preconceptions of what music and sound should be. It has been said that an essential quality of good art is its ability to leave each who witnesses it changed, and the fact that everyone who hears this album either swoons or recoils is proof that this is art with a capital "A". I give "Loveless" my absolute and highest recommendation. No degree or amount of accolades do it justice, and my life is richer for having heard it. What more can I say?
When i first purchased "Loveless" and listened to it, i was a bit disappointed. It got so much acclaim as "one of the greatest albums ever!" so i kept trying, then one day I was listening to it... and... it just... CLICKED! it just clicked to me how beautiful this album really is. its just so many different things! want me to tell you how different? i've wrote over 50 reviews on CD albums here at Amazon, and when I i clicked the "recommended" button on Loveless, it had more than half of the CDs i reviewed. Spiritualized, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Neutral Milk Hotel, and much much more. this part of this review may seem useless to you, but i'm just saying... if you buy any album from the '90s... make it this one.
The first thing that kind of puts me off is the complete lack of dynamics anywhere on the disc. There are two: on and off. And I can't help but feel that for each song Shields just picked a key and kind of fuzzed around until it sounded right. I'll give you that some of this noise actually sounds pretty cool when the layering is done correctly -- I do like the intro to "I Only Said". I read some reviews that compared "Loveless" to Philip Glass and Debussy. I just can't hear it. I can't get past the part of me that thinks that most of the record sounds like whale song played through a slew of pedals and other toys. The fact that the band nearly bankrupted a whole record albel recording this beast is beyond me. Where did the money go? (and yes, I have listened to it on the Sennheisers) I don't find the production value to be all that spectacular. For my money, this is not one of the best records of the 90s, as has been stated. This sounds like what would happen if Sonic Youth covered Radiohead's "Kid A", and its not all that fabulous. I think I will stick to Hum's "Downward is Heavenward" for my expansive, spacey, fuzzy, and celestial rock songs.
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| 162. Her Majesty the Decemberists | |
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I noticed that he has been critised a number of times in these reviews for his vocal style. Some claiming that it is too close to Neutral Milk Hotel, and some even claiming he is attempting to put on an English accent. The reason for his apparently unusual style is, he's Australian! Hopefully if people read this, it will help dispell some of negative opinions and remarks that have seemingly tainted the music this band makes. Although they record and tour in the US, they are actually an Australian band, hence the slightly unorthodox (to the American ear) voice! There is little to say that hasn't already been said.. This album is full of haunting melodies, grand 3/4 jaunts, clear and nostalgic imagery, subtle yet complex instrumentation, and clever lyrics. If you enjoy any of the bands mentioned in previous reviews you will more than likely enjoy this release. Although straight out folkish pop songs on the outside, these tracks reward repeat listens, allowing the dense arrangements to fully take hold. Back on the Australian note, if you like this, you most certainly enjoy one of australia's finest bands, Augie March. I cannot speak highly enough... anyway, this album is more than worthwhile, 4 stars
It opens with its most ambitious track, "Shanty for the Arethusa," (3/5) which is quite a whale of a song. It's a little lengthy and drags on, leaving the listener to wonder if the rest of the album will sound like this. It's not at all a bad song, but it's, dare I say, too much. It gets to be overwhelming. It's chorus gets you thinking it's about to pick up into something new but this song just, sort of, goes on... over my head. Definitely an interesting track and not one to skip, but it's just a little too ambitious and overwhelming. Next you hear the shout of "Billy Liar" (4/5) having his hands in his pockets staring over at the neighbors' knickers down. This is a much peppier song than the previous and changes the direction of the album for the better, it's not their best song, but "Billy Liar" is much friendlier to the listener and is much more enjoyable. This album may not be better than "Castaways and Cutouts," but it is very good. The Decemberists are one of the most original and ambitious bands to come out of Portland, or anywhere for that matter, in a long, long time. Not a single bad track. Can get a little trippy and overwhelming, but this album is very good and won't disappoint you. As much as comparisons to Bell and Sebastian and Neutral Milk Hotel are flattering, they forget how unique the Decemberists are. Listen to the album and you'll understand.
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| 163. Third Eye Blind | |
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Although each song is well-written, with good hooks and deep and poetic lyrics, what makes this album five stars is the way in which all the albums weave together and tell an intricate story when played beginning to end. Now, the story it tells is up for interpretation, but I've always imagined it as the story of a man who is watching his life crumble away before his eyes...he is abandoned by his girlfriend and his loved ones, he grows to feel empty and shallow, and he is torn emotionally as a series of difficult situations arise...for instance, the girlfriend, who was only exploiting him but he still holds love for, is caught in a horrific accident in "The Background" and he has to decide to put his heart on the line again or walk away from the girl he loves. There are so many other examples that I could go on for pages, but to summarize, this album is so ripe with a coherent and intricate love story that you could write a novel based on this album. That puts Third Eye Blind's debut album near the top of a short list of the best albums ever made, period.
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| 164. Stars: The Best of the Cranberries, 1992-2002 | |
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| 165. Shout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears | |
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The track listing is almost chronological to the singles released back in the eighties and nineties, and therefore gives the listener a chance to experience the way Tears For Fears changed its sound with the passing of time. It is worth noting that this compilation is the only one that includes tracks from Tears For Fears 'Elemental' album -- 'Break it Down Again' and 'Goodnight Song'. 'Elemental' is in fact a solo album by singer/songwriter Roland Orzabal released after the duo 'split' in the early 90's. There are no tracks here from 'Raoul and the Kings of Spain', Tears For Fears's last album, and another solo project by Roland Orzabal. For the record, there is a new album (not another compilation, but a collection of new songs) due for release in April 2004 titled 'Everybody Loves a Happy Ending', featuring the original duo line up of Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal. If you're looking for a solid collection than spans around fifteen years, then 'Shout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears' is the one to get.
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| 166. Awake: The Best of Live (Deluxe Version - CD/DVD) | |
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Album Description The CD compilation includes, "We Deal in Dreams," a previously-unreleased track from LIVE's 1994 Throwing Copper sessions.Also, includes a spirited cover of the Johnny Cash classic " I Walk The Line." The lavish packaging includes a 14-panel four-color fold-out booklet of photos spanning the bands career, as well as extensive liner notes and commentary on each album by LIVE lead singer Ed Kowalczyk. The BONUS DVD boasts a comprehensive representation of LIVE's history on video. It includes 22 videos along with a 30 minute interview commentary from Kowalczyk. Videos included are:"Pain Lies on the Riverside""Pain Lies On The Riverside (live performance)""Operation Spirit""Operation Spirit" (live performance) "Selling the Drama" "I Alone""Lightning Crashes""White, Discussion""Lakini's Juice""Freaks""Turn My Head" (from director Jake Scott) "Turn My Head" (from director Mary Lambert) "The Dolphin's Cry""Run to the Water" "They Stood Up For Love""Overcome""Simple Creed""Like a Soldier""Heaven""Heaven" (concept version) The DVD also contains two never-before-seen videos: "Ghost," and "Run Away" (with Shelby Lynne). | |
| 167. Blood Sugar Sex Magik | |
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With heartfelt acoustic ballads (Breaking The Girl, Under The Bridge, I Could Have Lied), raunchy funk scorchers (Funky Monks, Suck My Kiss, Fellowship Slinky In B-Major), political commentary (The Power Of Equality, The Righteous And The Wicked), hard rock (the title track) and even some rapping (If You Have To Ask, Give It Away) this album has a bit of everything. And most of it is classic. Anthony Kledis is a great vocalist with outstanding range--he handles raunchy funk, adrenaline-fueled raps, and soulful crooning with equal ablomb. Flea is one of the best bass players ever, ranking right up there with Roger Waters and John Entswistle (though with an entirely different style)--his funky playing is given free reign in this album. Guitarist John Fruciante is somewhat Hendrix-esque in his style, and Chad Smith's drumming is excellent, especially in the steel drum solo of Breaking The Girl. Now for the reason I give it four instead of five: The first 11 songs are A-list material without question. However, like most Red Hot Chili Peppers albums, Blood Sugar Sex Magik starts to unravel toward the end. Naked In The Rain and Apache Rose Peacock suffer from poor lyrics. Sir Psycho Sexy ends in one of the most glorious jams ever, but the horrible lyrics in the first 3 minutes ruin the song. And the closer They're Red Hot is incredibly annoying. Fortunately it's short, just over a minute long. Despite these gaffes, Blood Sugar Sex Magik easily ranked as one of the best albums of '91. And deservedly so. If you want a funky, energetic, and sometimes deeply moving album (Under The Bridge is dedicated to their former guitarist, a victim of heroin overdose) run out and get this one.
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| 168. Rattle and Hum | |
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Helter Skelter (live)- Uh, well... never been that big of Beatles fan. U2's version is great. 9/10 Van Diemen's Land- Who sings this, Edge? Does Bono play the guitar? PERFECT LENGTH!!! End is weird, but hey, this is a live album. I wonder if cowboys sing this. 10/10 Desire- Awesome, but so short. After the first 2 verses, things slooooooow down. 10/10 Hawkmoon 269- What's with the 269? Too simple and long for me. Ok, but enough with the freaks singing in the background. 8.5/10 All Along the Watchtower (live)- Bob Dylan wrote it? LAME!!! 4/10 I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (Live)- HOLY COW!! Live version with choir is much better than the original (as if that wasn't good enough?) 10/10 Freedom for my People- Don't bother skipping it, it's only :38 long 1/10 Sliver and Gold (live)- Good enough for middle song. 7/10 Pride (live)- HOLY another COW!!! This is the best version ever!!! So shut up! No, you can still talk. 10/10 Angel of Harlem- 2nd single, the bomb man. Sounds like an angel. 10/10 Love Rescue Me- The Blues- I don't think so? 4/10 Whe Love Comes to Town- Whatever happened to U2 music? Who wants to hear BB King and his guitar? 3/10 Heartland- To slow, never is too good. 6/10 God Part 2- Good rock I guess. 5/10 The Star Spangled Banner- JIMMI ROCKS!!! 10/10 Bullet the Bliue Sky (live)- Best version EVER dude!!! 10/10
1. "Helter Skelter" [Live]. OK, the ego does get a bit out of hand here, but this is one of the standout cover tunes. 2. "Van Diemen's Land". The Edge takes vocals on this nice ode to the working man which is abruptly cut off in mid-verse. 3. "Desire". The first single, an obvious musical tribute to blues legend Bo Diddley, continues to be one of their most popular and infectious songs. 4. "Hawkmoon 269". Although there is some lyrical help from Bob Dylan, this is one of the studio tracks that really does not work. 5. "All Along the Watchtower" [Live]. An uninspired cover which is memorable only if you saw the movie. 6. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" [Live]. With embellishments by a real gospel choir, the song is performed the way it was meant to be. 7. "Freedom for My People". This is just a snippet of a street performer. 8. "Silver and Gold" [Live]. A great live version of a non-LP track, seethingly delivered by Bono toward an apathetic American audience. 9. "Pride (in the Name of Love)" [Live]. What live record would be complete without the consumate U2 anthem. 10. "Angel of Harlem". As one of the songs recorded at the historic Sun Studios, complete with a horn section, this lyrical ode to Billie Holiday is a U2 classic. 11. "Love Rescue Me". With the accompanyment of Bob Dylan, this one never really picks up. 12. "When Love Comes to Town". Although many U2 fans did not appreciate the prominent vocals and guitar of B.B. King, the lyrics are "fantastic" (as the King puts it in the movie), and if you love the blues . . . 13. "Heartland". You can almost see the Mississippi going by on this song, a mood piece which works much better than "Love Rescue Me". 14. "God Part II". A great rocker about contradiction and a lyrical and musical prequel to U2's "reinvention" in the 1990s. 15. "Bullet the Blue Sky" [Live]. With a recorded intro of Jimi Hendrix doing "Star Spangled Banner", this is the consumate version of this song. 16. "All I Want Is You". Although it seems a bit out of place on this record, this is simply one of the best U2 ballads ever.
As far as the live stuff is concerned, U2 are a phenomenal live band, so the live stuff is great. But some of the best live performances that were in the movie were left off the album(Streets, With Or Without You, Running..., and the powerful Sunday Bloody Sunday on the night of the Enniskillen bombing, featuring his now notorius 'f**k the revolution' speech). The best thing to come out of "Rattle And Hum" is the new material. 'All I Want Is You', 'Angel Of Harlem', and 'Desire' are classics, and are part of the live set to this day. The B.B. King collaberation, 'When Love Comes To Town' is a sore spot among U2 fans...some love it, some hate it, I think it's good but not great. Lesser-known gems from this record are 'Hawkmoon 269', 'Heartland', 'Love Rescue Me', and 'God Part II', and 'Van Dieman's Land', which is one of three songs in the U2 catalog to feature The Edge on lead vocals(the previous one was on "War" and entitled 'Seconds'). U2 recieved quite a bit of backlash when "Rattle And Hum" was released, labeled as arrogant and presumtious to put themselves in the rock pantheon of the Beatles and Dylan. It was clearly misunderstood by these critics though, as Bono later explained, 'We weren't saying we were up with those guys, we made that record as fans, that's why we put in a picture of us looking at their posters'(something like that). This is a must-have for any U2 fan. This was the last U2 release of the 80s. After this was released, and U2 concluded its "Joshua Tree" and "Lovetown" tours(Lovetown was simply a renamed last two legs of the "Joshua Tree Tour" in Australia and Ireland among other places), U2 found themselves actually bored of playing the same music every night, becoming, as drummer Larry Mullen Jr. put it, "a human jukebox". The band were united in this boredom and fatigue and general disenchantment with where they could possibly be headed, and they knew that had to make big changes, because they didn't have the joy and excitement required to make great music anymore. As Edge put it, much later during the "Elevation" tour, 'When you're on tour, it has to be unpredictable. As soon as it becomes comfortable, it's time to stop. And we learned that lesson on the Lovetown tour'. So, at one of the last shows of 1989, in Dublin, Bono made his now famous speech, saying, 'This is just the end of something for, for U2. It's no big deal, we just have to go away for a while...and dream it all up again'. What that led to is for a different review. "Rattle And Hum" is a documentary of U2 on the path that would lead to the end of an era, and it shouldn't be missed.
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| 169. Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits 1991-2001 | |
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For the rest of you, this is an excellent introduction to the wonder that is Barenaked Ladies. Be warned, however, because once you hear the gems What a Good Boy, Brian Wilson, and Too Little, Too Late, just to name a few, you will be hooked.
To all BNL fans who haven't bought this yet: You already know great these songs are. It's worth buying because Lovers In A Dangerous Time, It's Only Me, and Thanks That Was Fun don't appear on any of the other albums. This Old Apartment and Shoe Box sound remarkably better than the versions on Born On A Pirate Ship. To everyone who doesn't listen to top40 radio: If there's one modern group to buy music from, it's BNL. Start with this album and then check out their studio albums. You will discover, as I did, that this album is a brilliant introduction and will have you wanting more.
My favorites on this disc include, "Jane", "Lovers in a dangerous Time", and a very nice live recording of "What a good boy". David Rehak | |
| 170. Greatest Hits | |
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| 171. Doolittle | |
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The striking thing is, "Doolittle" doesn't have a song that sucks or lacks character. Frank Black still up to this day has one of the most chameleon-styled voices ever. "Wave of Mutliation" pretty much covers a wide variety of grunge in all it's charming likeness where "Hey" bounces, oozing with dark humor. "Debaser", the opening song served as a template for many post modern hard rock acts to follow. "Monkey Gone to Heaven" and "No.13 Baby" were inspiring anthems for a generation of listeners who wanted something more than all the ho-hum mainstream music of the 80's. Kim Deal's voice compliments Black's tenor almost effortlessly in "Silver". There is a particular reason, listener keep coming back and why people are now just getting to know who the heck this great band was. They forever shaped the music to come in the 90's, yes Kurt Cobain, the SUPPOSE icon of late 20th century music even admitted it. "Surfer Rosa" and "Trompe Le Monde" are both excellent listens, but "Doolittle" capitivates the most distinguished sound of the Pixies. It's just too hard to not think of these guys without thinking of this one. Please, put aside Good Charlotte, Linkin Park, Simple Plan, Yellowcard, The White Stripes, The Darkness and listen to a band worth knowing about. Then again, who the hell am I kidding, no one ever listens to these things. ... Read more | |
| 172. Thank You | |
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Note: If you can pick up the version with the DVD, then I would get that. For 12 bucks more you get a lot of their great music videos and some other footage.
4 from Core, 3 from Purple, 3 from Tiny Music..., 2 from No. 4, and 1 from Shangri-la, plus a new song and the acoustic plush. I'd have added Hollywood Bitch or Wonderful, and Heaven and Hot Rods to the album to give it a better career spanning hit list. However, they put the appropriate songs for fan base. What pains me more than anything is that they needed to release another album to end their contract w/ Atlantic. All in the Suit That You Wear is a kick ass song, and just disappoints me to see that it might be the last song by the group w/ Scott going to Velvet Revolver. Hopefully they can get back together and make some music. No offense to VR, b/c I own that album and it rocks, but w/o the DeLeos and Kretz, it just isn't the same. If Maynard Keenan can have two bands w/ Tool and A Perfect Circle, then maybe Scott can. Unfortunately Scott is probably the most unpredictable frontman of any great rock band. If the last ever STP album is Thank You, then it should go as one of the best greatest hits album of all time. STP may fade, but the music will be here forever. Thank you STP for making music that didn't suck! ... Read more | |
| 173. Blondie - Greatest Hits | |
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To put it bluntly, the title says it all- GREATEST HITS collects nineteen of the biggest hits Blondie has scored from 1976 to 1999. Besides including their biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic- "Heart of Glass"; "Call Me"; "The Tide Is High"; "Rapture"- this collection also includes lesser-known US hits ("Dreaming," "One Way or Another," "Atomic"); songs that only became hits in the UK ("Sunday Girl," "(I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear," "Maria") and standout album tracks ("X Offender," "Rip Her to Shreds", "In the Flesh"). So basically, every essential hit and album track that Blondie scored during their career is here (with the exception of the UK hit "War Child," which is barely a loss at all). Hardcore fans will likely have a personal favorite or two missing, but GREATEST HITS pretty much tells everything a casual fan needs to know about one of the greatest new wave bands. If there is any complaint about this collection, it's that upon listening, it may seem that more than one group is being represented, for GREATEST HITS does not sum up all of Blondie's styles into one effective mix. That may actually be nitpicking, but casual fans should still consider purchasing THE BEST OF BLONDIE instead, for not only does it focus on the very best of Blondie (and for the record, everything from BEST OF BLONDIE is on GREATEST HITS), but its nonchronological sequencing actually works so that it showcases only one group- a group that was seemingly consistent. But if you want to get virtually every essential Blondie hit and album track on one collection, then you should purchase GREATEST HITS.
THE SONGS Call Me- One of my favorites!!! Also the theme from American Gigolo. (which happened to be a great movie) One Way Or Another- Truly a great ROCK N' ROLL SONG! Heart Of Glass- A true gem!!! One of Debbie's finest songs. The Tide Is High- A happy summertime beach song! FUN!!! X Offender- Classic as always!!! Hanging On The Telephone- A great punk-rock tune! Rip Her To Shreds- Reminds me of some of the girls at my school. Rapture- I think Debbie can rap!!! Atomic- You can really dance to this one!!! Or at least I think so!!! Picture This- A nice sweet song thats likeable. In The Flesh- Sounds like something out of the 50s. But its a great song!!! Denis- Gotta Love Denis! (I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear- Not my favorite, but I like it. Union City Blue- A great vocal performance!!! The Hardest Part- Loved It!!! She Can Sing!!! Island Of Lost Souls- Catchy tune! Sunday Girl- Love the French! Maria- Another true pop gem!!! Blondie is a band! (A great one I might add) And I am so glad they made such enjoyable music! Thanks!!! Peace Out!!! Blondie Is: Debbie Harry | |
| 174. Sixteen Stone | |
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1. Everything Zen: Very good song, one of my favorites, and a good way to start off the CD. Very contagious chorus. It also has a very cool guitar intro. (5/5) 4. Little Things: Very good and very catchy song. Probably my favorite song on this CD. Can't get tired of listening to it. There is some strong resemblance to Smells Like Teen Spirit. A homage perhaps. You can notice it more in the beginning (just when he starts to sing) and at the chorus. (5/5) 5. Comedown: A very, very good song. It's slow but it rocks. It's one of the best songs on the CD. (5/5) 6. Body: Another great song. The guitar intro is very cool. The chorus is really cool as well. Another one of my favorites. 7. Machinehead: Everybody knows this one, so I don't think I need to say anything. Kick ass song. (5/5) 8. Testosterone: Probably not a bad song, but after listening to Machinehead, it sends it to a lower level. "Got a big old gun" (4/5) 9. Monkey: Another one of those Bush songs that starts slow and gains pace as the song develops. (4/5) 10. Glycerine: Another one of the singles and big hits. I absolutely love this one for it's simplicity. The guitar sounds perfect and the string arrangements make it a real masterpiece. (5/5) 11. Alien: Yet another progressive song. It starts really slow, almost acoustic, and at parts it rocks, and then mellow again. Then it rocks, and gets mellow again. The acoustic guitar that sounds during the slow parts is really cool. (5/5) 12. X-Girlfriend: This song is nothing like the rest of the songs on the CD. It feels like Green Day. It only lasts 45 seconds.
Those five songs automattically give the album 4 stars, but it's the rest that leaves room to argue. "Swim" although, a nice start eventually turns into repeating cycle of generic lyrics. It's not a bad song, just not a good Bush song. Now, "Bomb" does show promise of not being a filler. I'd have picked this to be a single rather than Machinehead, b/c I think it's better. But yeah, "Bomb" is a great song, an excuse from the other fillers. There's just something I dont really see in "Body." Reminds me of "Swim" for which both do sound similar in some parts. I think this could be better if more guitars were used to de-silence the awkwardness of each verse. However, there is a good solo somewhere in there. "Testosterone" is just yapping how a gun makes someone a badass. Not bad if you like songs like that. "Monkey" is a fast hard hitting song, but again, the lyrics don't really grab your attention. A monkey? Could have used something more scarier. The last song, "Alien" follows up "Glycerine" nicely. It's the only other slow song. Somewhat sappy, but can't really expect perfection from a debut. "X-girlfriend" finishes the album off w/ a short 40 second "You are coming down" repeat fest of a pretty good guitar tune. Maybe could have been made in a good song, but we'll never know. Great rock anthems and great hard pounding music, but only four stars for the weak lyrics. Gavin gets better later on, which is a good thing. However, this album is a must have. A perfect fit for the 90's grunge movement. ... Read more | |
| 175. Mermaid Avenue | |
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Essential? You'd have to agree.
"Mermaid Avenue" (15 tracks, 49 min.) is a true collaboration between the artists. Some songs find Wilco's Jeff Tweedy at lead vocal, Bragg on others. Music on some tracks is written by Bragg, others by Tweedy/Bennett, yet others by Bragg/Wilco. While I'm a huge Wilco fan, I must admit that the Bragg-written songs are more coherent within the Guthrie legacy. Check out for example the sparse "Eisler On the Go", and "Another Man's Done Done" (with Tweedy on lead vocal). The best is "Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key" (with Natalie Merchant on back vocals). Natalie also sings lead on "Birds and Ships". (So you really shouldn't be surprised by Natalie's fab collection of folk tunes "The House Carpenter's Daugther", issued independently last year). In all, this is a terrific collection, which deservedly received a second volume as well. Recommended for fans of Billy Bragg, Wilco, Woddy Guthrie, and of course Bob Dylan.
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Unknown Pleasures and Closer are the ones that always seem to end up of the best albums list but this one seems a better single album to me than either of those. First of all, this one has more music than the others. Secondly, it concentrates on their singles which were the most accessible and most instantly likeable of their recordings. A pretty good dance record too in an alterno goth sort of way. Highlights for me are Warsaw (a wonderfully typical slice of 70s British punk), Digital (a great primitive mosh pit kind of number), She's Lost Control (a gloomy disco classic), the tortured Dead Souls, and the beautiful Atmosphere. All this and Love Will Tear Us Apart, too! This is a must have and you'll love this album even more with time.
I bought this as my first JD CD and I couldn't be happier. I popped it in for the first time and it kept me interested the whole way through. This is not a CD that's up and down really at all. Every single track has something to offer. I don't own any other JD albums yet but I plan to buy Closer and Unknown Pleasures soon, and I have Substance to thank for that. Buy this!
Actually the weak points of the album come from the songs that are more similar to the stuff on their albums. Songs like "Autosuggestion" drag because you can tell that the band hasn't yet perfected their song, and it's still a work in progress. However, the album has the two greatest Joy Division songs ever written, "Atmosphere" and "Love Will Tear Us Apart" the insanely popular British song. Other slip ups on the album include "Novelty" and "Komakino" probably because they are very similar to previous songs on the album except not as good. It was a great idea to end the song with "These Days" which is both a great song and a perfect closer. I'd say if you want a good introduction to Joy Division go with Unknown Pleasures.
I am reviewing (and recommending) this record because if someone out there wants and introduction to Joy Division, they would be hard-pressed to get a better deal than the well-priced Substance LP. Sure, if you've got the dough go ahead and pony up for the beautifully realized box set (designed by Factory Records mainstay, Peter Saville). Substance has all the singles that any American has probably heard on any good jukebox. Atmosphere, Love Will Tear Us Apart and She's Lost Control are all here and sound great for a 1988 release. You'll get a better recording on the box set versions, but that's your 60 bucks compared to your 11 bucks. The main draw of substance is, like the box set, the nice mix of tunes from the band's brief and brilliant time together. A task not as easliy done as one might think. Some of the best bits, are earlier, yet rougher tracks like, Warsaw. The band were finding their sound and making new incredible music all at the same time. Later songs, like Love Will Tear Us Apart, are far more polished, and a bit more accessible to the masses, but none-the-less, great. All in all, this is a great addition to any post-punk, brit-punk, alternative, indie music fans' collection. I give it my highest praise, and I think you might too. ... Read more | |
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| 179. Voice Lessons To Go Volume 1: Vocalize and Breath | |
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Album Description Voice Lessons To Go!is a great way to get going on your singing voice.Whether just beginning or as an addition to the work you have done.Now there is no excuse not to practice and improve because this CD makes it so convenient and easy. Vocalize and Breath is the first CD of the Voice Lessons To Go! series.It consists of a half hour of vocal warms ups, then fantastic breathing exercises, and finally excellent advice on posture and training.You will be guided through the exercises with vocal examples and piano accompaniment by Ariella Vaccarino an excellent experienced voice teacher and professional singer fromLos Angeles.Ariella's explanations are clear and easy to follow. Developing your singing voice no longer has to be just for people trying to make a career with their voice, or those with disposable income who can afford private lessons.The weekly price for voice lessons averages $45-150 an hour depending on your city. Who is this CD for? Singers, Actors, Dancers-This is an inexpensive way for the struggling artist to get and keep their voices in shape. Teenagers - Whether you are watching American Idol with pangs of desire to be on there,sing loudly along with your favorite pop stars, are trying out for the school musical, or dreaming of singing at the MET some day. People who struggling singing- There are those out there who feel, (it could be true or not) that they can't sing and are embarassed when they have to be heard by others.This is an excellent private way to improve your singing with out having to deal with embarassment or shyness.This CD will increase your abilities and confidence. Adults- Always singing in your car, shower,or doing Karaoke? -but just are not willing or able to shower yourself with private lessons yet. Reviews (6)
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Around the world ***** . One of the best songs on the album. It's still a funky song. Paralell Universe *** . A little harder. Scar Tissue **** . An excellent ballad. Otherside *** . Also a good song. Get on top ** . If I would be the producer, I wouldn't put this song on the album. It's just hard, loud & noisy. Californication ***** . Probably the best song on the album. A cool melody. Good vocals. And a fine guitar solo. And a good video. (I guess you saw the video for this song.) Easily ** . A little harder. But listenable. Porcelain *** . A good song to sleep to. Emmitremus **** . Cool. The guitar is heavy here. I like dirt ***** . A very good guitar solo. And the song is also good. This velvet glove ** . I don't listen to this song a lot of times. Savior *** . Weird & Strange. Purple stain *** . Stupid lyrics & and a ok song. Right on time *** . OK. Road Trippin' ***** . A cool ballad. Without drums. I can play it with my guitar.
ok thats it. you have got to check out 'by the way' ITS AMAZING! 1)
But as successful as this album was, some might think all it has are the singles to achieve commercial success - but that's not the case at all. Take one listen to this album, and you'll see that Frusciante had the Chilis back in full swing in no time. The album opens with Around The World, one of the four singles released from the album. It sounds very frenetic in the beginning, with a fuzzy bass intro, and a wild scream from Anthony Kiedis, but when it settles into the verse, and Kiedis begins to rap, you're reassured. After he namedrops a few states and countries, you're introduced to the song's soaring chorus. That's when you decide what place it should have in the band's top ten songs ever. It's that good! After it's over and done with, the song leads into my personal favorite on the album, Parallel Universe. A bit different from what the Chilis have done in the past, this one is rhythmically outstanding. Flea, the bassist (I hope you knew that), maintains a steady beat throughout the song that ensures the fact that he is indeed one of the greatest bassists of all time. The chorus is definitely a highlight of the song. From there, it flows right into Frusciante's magnificent comeback, Scar Tissue. Although this is a ballad, there are no elements within the song that will bore you. There are several small guitar solos in the song that showcase Frusciante's talent that we knew he had all along. This was the first single, and rightfully so. Next comes one of my favorite songs on the disc, called Otherside. It begins with a catchy riff that leads into a quiet version of the chorus. By the end, it's just so epic you'll want to listen to it on repeat. Another one of the Chilis' masterpieces. I'm not going to describe every one of the songs on the disc in depth, but I'll have you know that other great tracks include Get On Top, Californication, Easily, Emit Remmus, I Like Dirt, and This Velvet Glove. The other five songs, which are entirely the last four songs on the album I haven't totally gotten into yet, but what I can tell you that the slow and short ballad Porcelain does not fit well into Chili Peppers repertoire. It just doesn't seem to sit right with the band. Aside from that one song, this album is packed to the top with musical gems. I would without a doubt recommend it to any rock fan. One of my favorite bands is 311, so if you're a 311 fan, I can guarantee that you'll like this release from the Chilis. In my honest opinion, this is a record one could use to portray the meaning of alternative rock. Keep it up, Red Hot Chili Peppers. ... Read more | |
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