title: What a fantastic collection. One of my favorite groups ever!

text: This group had many regional hits in Europe, but never made much of a dent in the US market, except in the underground gay culture. This is an awesome collection of many sought-after remixes and extended versions. This group should have been a major pop force in the 80s here in the US. If they had been British, maybe they would have been. Almost as good as anything Depeche Mode ever did.....check them out.


title: Beautiful voice.

text: My husband and I like hearing him sing. My 7 year old great grand daughter ask us to play his songs when we pick her up. She sings along with him.


title: Good selection of Quichua Mashis music.  Reasonably priced.

text: Selection of songs is very good, shows nice variety of melody themes - not somewhat repetitive as on at least one other Quichua Mashis CD.  The cd itself arrived as described by the vendor - in original jewel case and in "Very Good" condition; it also arrived in advance of the promised delivery date.  I will order from this company again.


title: great band from the 60's

text: I grew up on this sound as late 60's to mid 70's was the greatest period of rock, in my opinion. This is all the best hits from this great band.


title: Five Stars

text: Absolutely loved it!!


title: Five Stars

text: One of her best albums I have listened to. I recommend it to everyone.


title: Awesome!

text: Came in perfect condition. It's the Japanese import, which includes What The Hell, Alice, and the instrumental. The only version of the WTH single to include Alice, so get it while it's relatively cheap.


title: One of the best rock vocalists

text: There are plenty of examples on this CD of Marty showing what a beautiful singer he was.  The best of the solo albums he put out.


title: Not their best, but solid

text:
I loved the Jefferson Airplane -- they still strike me as the greatest American rock band of all time -- and I often loved the Starship at their best.  I used to think it was Marty Balin who was at the heart of my love for the band, but later came to understand that it was the COMBINATION of Balin and Kantner that most excited me -- one of those inspired collaborations like Lennon and McCartney.  So, after years of Kantner struggling on with the increasinly faceless Jefferson Starship, and Balin floundering in his solo work, I was tremendously pleased to hear they had gotten back together (along with Jack Casady, the thunderously melodic Airplane bassist) in the KBC Band.

The album is good, solid work, with Balin's voice still one of the most beautiful and powerful in rock.  I'd prefer a couple more Kantner/Balin songs, but the others are all fine ("Hold Me" and "Sayonara" should have been hits, putting most other mid-80's power balads to shame).

I still enjoy listening to this record, but nothing on here prepared me for how much I would love the revived Starship's "Windows of Heaven" record a decade later.


title: LOVE THE TALKING HEADS!!!!!

text: ALL OF THE WONDERFUL HITS ARE HERE!!!!!


title: Five Stars

text: Fresh and new, not just because of its being issued now, but because the music is new, crisp.


title: Good times

text: Love this cd


title: love it

text: Thanks for the purchase. I am flying like a bird to the summer winds of fiji to enjoy the wonder.


title: Five Stars

text: A+++++


title: Disappointing

text: These are great musicians but the material sucked


title: The Quad Mix is outstanding

text: The Quad mix is outstanding. Better than most 5.1 mixes.


title: PURE TRUTH

text: LOVE IT !  LOVED MY OLD PASTOR CHUCK SMITH THE MOST GODLY MAN I EVER MET.<br />HE WAS TRULY DEDICATED TO JESUS NOT MONEY.


title: GREAT MARCELLA, THANKS TO DICOVER TO ME THE LEGENDARY HASSAN

text: THE MUSIC OF THE HASSAN LEGENDARY BY BRIAN MARCELLA<br />If you do not know Hassan Ib Ali, pianist from Philadelphia, do not worry, he is a pure legend with a single album together with Max Roach Trio, but the truth is that he was a genius who knew how to combine the strength of Taylor, Tainer and old jazz . John Zorn's proposal to pay tribute to musicians from Philadelphia bore fruit here on this suggestive and magical album. Brian Marseille, currently the pianist preferred by Zorn, Christian McBride on bass and Anwar Marshall on drums, recover Hassan's music to perfection by playing his music except for a song composed by Marseille in his honor. Throughout the CD nostalgia does not exist is tremendously current and innovative music. A taste of musical revelation in every way. Grande Marseille at the piano !!!!


title: FOREVER DYLAN

text:
BOB DYLAN AND THE BAND ON THE 1974 TOUR
It is the perfect complement to Before the Flood. If you like Dylan and the Band, don't think twice. Three CDs at a reasonable price and a good sound even though it is a bootleg. In some moments the sound lowers in quality but almost in its entirety is great. Two concerts, one in Boston on February 14, 1974 and the second (2CD) at Madison Square Garden on January 31 of the same year. Both great and especially the second, a wonder.
On that tour the performances alternate songs by Dylan with the band, by Dylan alone and the la Band alone. They are always very balanced concerts in which you want to make it clear that both Dylan and The Band are separate worlds although they coincide and complement each other. At the gates of Dylan's latest album, it's not wrong to remember these glorious moments. It is worth having and I would not be surprised, for the quality of the recording that will end up being officially published.


title: SOUNDS ADVENTURES

text: SOUNDS THAT LEAD TO UNEXPECTED PLACES<br />Wadada Leo Smith is always an adventure that leads us to unexpected places. Sounds that wander freely and form a special and particular universe. In this case, in the company of Jamie Shaft, in its most experimental version, Joe Morris on bass and Balazs Pandi on drums. Musixos of different generations that are drawn to the best free jazz. Music that needs time and aptitude to face the challenge. Beautiful rite of creating freely and without pre-established forms. Released by Rare Records in 2014 it is perhaps now that they take on their full meaning. An album to reflect on sound and its structures.


title: PRINCE ON THE TOP

text:
THE ALBUM THAT CHANGED ROCK AND R&B

After four albums that put the focus on Prince, it will not be until the double "1999" edition when Prince emerges as a true genius of popular music in 1982. A definitive and overwhelming, provocative and forceful record. Now it is published in Super Deluxe version (5 CD + Video of the concert in Houston of Dec 1982. The box also contains several jewels. A CD with the resmaterized mixtures and B faces, two CDs with previously unedited vault tracks, A CD with a concert in Detroit and the aforementioned video. Of course it also has a boocklet with good comments and photos of Prince. The box itself is, in addition to comfortable, a luxury. So much as editing is fantastic. Let's move to the music that contains
In addition to the "1999" remarked, the most interesting are the 2 CDs of 23 songs of the Prince vault unedited so far. They show a Prince at the top of his strength and his prodigious head as a composer and musician. Just for those two CDs it would be worth it to get this Super deluxe edition. The video is not up to the concert, especially for the quality of the image. The CD of the mixed promos and the B-side of the singles are interesting oddities for the very fan of the Mineapollis author. Fortunately in this case Warner has lived up to the event that this edition represents, not as in the last editions of Prince's unedited material. Conclusion, INDISPENSABLE


title: THE Rolling Stones IN CHESS STUDIOS AN OLD LIVE RECORDINGS

text:
THE ROLLING AND ITS RECORDINGS IN CHESS STUDIOS AND LIVE RECORDINGS

Double album at a reasonable price. The best and indispensable for any follower of the Stones are the first ten songs recorded in the mythical studios Chess Studios in Chicago are indispensable demos recorded on November 14, 1963 and a curiosity the theme Adrews Blues recorded in February 1964 with the voice of Phil Spector, also an undisputed jewel Stewed and Keefed with Ian Stewart at the piano later considered the sixth Stone. Only these issues are worth it to buy it. The rest, up to 17 songs, live recordings of the original Sones. some recordings with good sound and some with regular sound, but I insist that the engravings in studios are splendid and they are worth more than enough.


title: NOTHING NEW BUT IS OK

text: EDIT 2CD MAS DVD<br />Paul Weller has just released a new live album at the London Royal Festival Hall with his band and orchestra, recorded last year in a single concert. Part of the material belongs to his previous album True Meanings, where he was already inclined for the acoustic, the rest is a review of his work. The songs are great without a doubt, the arrangements seem simple to me that are not up to their work. This edition is saved by the great DVD of the concert and some extras of the preparation, the rest is more of the same. In my opinion the songs of Jam are damaged while the others are saved. When a musician like Weller arriega to take a live album with orchestra should risk more in the arrangements that really are simple to say enough. It's a good compilation of Weller themes and little else. It is not a bad album but it does not reach the height of the mod myth. I like it more when you forget everything and create new sounds


title: BLUES WILL NEVER DISAPPEAR. THANKS GUY

text: As the title of this latest Buddy Guy album announces the Blues is alive and well. Guy who is one of the last blues classics who remain in the gap. It's a sensational blues album, seamless, perfect. Eighty years are many, and always in the vanuardia of the genre. Perfect on the guitar and in the voice. Powerful very powerful. The least of them are the appearances of Mick Jagger, Richard or Jeff Beck, the important thing is the force that transmits, the importance of blues in popular music in this last century and the previous one. Pure blues of Chicago updated, a cannon of euphoria. Perfect arrangements and production. LIVE THE BLUES


title: Five Stars

text: Exactly ad described. Well packaged for safe delivery.  Thanks!!!


title: Music for the soul.

text: Of all the Brian Houston albums I own I think this is the most complete album with several of his finest songs. "He Carried Me" is worth the price alone but these are all great songs, some old folk songs remained, blended seamlessly with Houston's own stuff. Music for the soul.


title: Five Stars

text: Brilliant piping from a wonderful musician. Ceol den chéad scoth agus bainim sult as go minic.


title: Sounds of the 90s

text: A great album from a band I loved to see around the Newark, DE music scene in the early 90s. I’m so sad that they did not get picked up as I’m sure they had a lot more music in them.<br />Now, if only I could find my 7” singles of moped and more.


title: Great Sampling!

text: Superb mixes on this CD single.  The use of Angie & Pat Sylvers' vocals from "Come Back Lover, Come Back" are brilliant!  Easy to see why this song still crowds dance floors.


title: Great new music from the folks who brought us Mary Poppins, Charlotte's Web, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Over Here!

text: Full disclosure---I'm a Sherman Brothers fan, and have been since getting the Mary Poppins soundtrack back when I was 4 year old.  These are great tunesmiths in the classic style.  Upbeat, charming and full of fun, this new Sherman brothers CD features a banquet of songs in the classic Sherman mode.  Songs of inspiration, of love, of hope.  I particularly love the opening number Opportunity, but the disc is full of good stuff.  In short, they don't write songs like this anymore!  It's a limited edition, so I recommend if for any Disney fan or anyone who loves the classic Broadway sound.  This is a live recording, rather than a studio, so there is audience reaction to the songs, something I usually don't care for, but here, the warmth of the piece makes the audience reaction charming and welcome.  I love LEVI!, and I think you will too!  Thanks for reading.


title: Five Stars

text: Make my funk the P!....


title: 84 songs, spanning his entire career.

text:
Elvis! His Greatest Hits, a four-disc compilation, spanning the entire career of the King of Rock and Roll. Containing 37 of his 38 top ten hits, this 84 track set covers from 1954-1977. For the casual fan, this is all you need and then some. What really separates this set from others is the inclusion of Elvis' country classics, Your Cheatin' Heart, I Really Don't Want To Know, When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again, There Goes My Everything, Have I Told You Lately That I Love You, and I Can't Stop Loving You. The sound quality on this set is fantastic.

For the more die-hard fan: you'll also want to pick up a Christmas/gospel compilation, as this set largely ignores those facets of Elvis's career. I would Recommend the two-disc set, Christmas Peace, or the one-disc release, White Christmas.


Richard Niles' "Bandzilla Rises" rocks! This is a unique sound not quite like anything I've heard before. 14 great tracks with the thickness and harmonic colors of a big band and the hot, spicy rhythm of a funk band. The musicianship is first rate. Special guest stars like Leo Sayer, Randy Brecker, Lamont Dozier Jr., Kim Chandler make up most of the vocal performances. My favorite tracks: "Talkin' in Whispers" with a lovely vocal rendition by Julia Zuzanna Sokolowska, "The World is Mine" with vocals by Leo Sayer and Kim Chandler, the Zappa-ish "Tip for a Toreador" with a vocal by Daisy Chute, but, seriously, there is not a weak track on the entire album and the musicianship amazes throughout. Highly Recommended.


title: *Willa Ford- A Girl that SINGS her mind*

text:
She is the best female vocalist that has came out in a LONG time~ SHe definitley has a huge musical future that's ONLY beginning~
1. I Wanna Be Bad- Ya know that lil voice inside ur head that every once in a while goes "I wanna be bad?" This song brings out that voice~ Great song to sing and dance to~
2. Did Ya' Understand That- Have u ever wondered why u liked or stayed w/ that loser guy that u didnt need? Willa understands that this guy is no good and she no longer needs him! So she tells him how it is~ A great girl power song~
3. Ooh Ooh- This song will get stuck in your head! Fun song~
4. Tired- She really expresses her views on this song~
5. This song is awesome! She's telling this guy he thought he was so sly but she was messing around too!
6. Tender- She shows a softer side in this song. Every girl should be able to relate at leats a lil bit to this song~
7. Don't You Wish- This song isnt one of my favorites but I like it!
8. Prince Charming- This is a cute song about finding ur one Prince Charming~ Nice beat and lyrics!
9. Somebody Take The Pain Away- It's a great song! Listen to the lyrics. There was pain behind this song. It related to me w/ a certain ending of a relationship.
10. Haunted Heart- It has a cool beat to it!
11. Dare- Really fun song~
I think EVERYONE should own this CD!~ I LOVE it~


title: Sinister Seas

text:
Sinister Seas! The redux of a bloody mutiny in 1905. The SS Berwin was  a lumber schooner fated to be the subject of a racially charged serial murder remembered much later in a film noir of  1958. A seagoing noir at that that is strangely forgotten and obscure despite great acting by James Mason ( of Lolita fame) and Dorothy Dandridge. The oil tanker is doomed by a crew who has probably caused the death of its former captain. Captain Rumill (James Mason) is called to the ship to make it functional only to find a dilapidated wreck with an asocial crew. Things turn worse when a cook hired at the last minute brings his attractive wife on board. Rumill senses doom as the "exotically beautiful" Dandridge becomes the focus of unwanted attention. The action is intense and the shooting confined to the old ship with its interesting scenery.
The old adage... less is more...in German: "Weiniger ist Mehre" also called the Bauhaus Paradox applies here with ace actors Stuart Whitman and  Broderick Crawford, a credible plot set against a stark background. Not a B film!
The film should be considered exceptional sea noir and deserves more recognition for acting and shooting efficiency- both sorely lacking in today's cinema.


title: Gregorian Chant

text: I love this music and the Cantores in Ecclesia choir does a masterful job of performing it!<br />I highly recommend it.


title: Fantastic Music from the Great Roy Orbison and Friends

text: I love this CD.  Just the fact that all the greats like Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, and Bruce Springsteen paid homage to this great entertainer is enough to make my spirit soar.  The music is timeless and classic.


title: Great Worship songs

text: This is a great album. I heard Dave in concert at UW-Superior in early 1970.  I have this album.  it is very creative and testimony to a great Christian artist.


title: I finally found it!

text: At long last, I have the song I've been searching for for years! "Fly" by Adriano Schiavo was a song I heard playing at the end of my favorite "Joan of Arcadia" episode, Anonymous. I happened upon it by luck - obviously they aren't making this CD anymore - which is quite a shame because Schiavo's work on this CD is excellent, even better than the other CD I have by him (considered his "Demo"). This particular CD was a bit pricey (well, okay, a lot pricey) because of the "collector" status it has garnered due to lack of production - but all in all, I think it was worth it. I do feel, however, that the label should consider re-releasing this CD so that other people can enjoy it as well!


title: Curtis Digs Chet

text: Curtis Calderon is best know as a member of the current Four Freshmen as a singer and trumpeter/flugelhornist.  This solo project shows how well he has absorbed the genius of Chet Baker, bit as a player and as a singer.  For those who miss Chet, here is an album that will put a smile on your face.


title: Great Holiday CD

text: Lost my version and was able to purchase a new one on Amazon. Quality was perfect.


title: Five Stars

text: Great experience


title: Great for Nastolgia, but bad quality proves why this is no longer in print.

text: If you love all the Krofft shows like I did, this is the cd, to get , but your better off getting the actual "Bugaloos" cd that sounds alot better


title: Amazing album!

text: I love that this album is a compilation of all the albums, but with an extra song an new photos in the photobook! The songs are incredible, in true SHINee fashion. Such an incredible and emotional album, I love it.


title: Awesome Quirky Pop Synth of the 80's!

text:
What can I say?... I became interested in New Zealand's Pop Mechanix after hearing "Jumping Out a Window" as featured in that oddball 80's horror film Strange Behavior aka Dead Kids. Nearly 33 years later, I ordered their equivalent to a greatest hits package and I'm so very glad I did! You can easily explore their more popular hits like "Ritz", "Jumping Out a Window" and "Celebration of the Skin", on YouTube, but if you're a purist and need a CD like I do, go for it!... it's not going to bust your bank.

Pop Mechanix delivers: very catchy tunes, synth harmonies, a crystal clear and polished sound, fluid haunting melodies... that has a habit of staying with you long after you've turned the music off... and that to me is telling of a really good band. There are a lot of 80's bands that suffer from painfully sounding the same, song after song... which gets boring and stale rather quickly, but the great thing is that each Pop Mechanix track sounds different but readily identifiable with their own unique signature and musical sensibilities.

This CD collection has confirmed it for me... I'm a PM fan! Sadly, Pop Mechanix is virtually unknown in the states. I would love to see them in concert if they ever decide to come around... their sound is probably best suitable for a small venue. Of the 13 songs featured in this CD, my favorites are: "Now", "Radio Song", "The Ritz", "Jumping out a Window", "Holidays", "Spanish", "Texas", "Land of Broken Dreams", and "Celebration of the Skin".

The Pop Mechanix are:

Kevin Emmet: Drums and Vocals
Paul Ace Mason: Lead Guitars
Andrew Snoid/McLennon: Vocals
Chris Moore: Keyboards, Guitars and Vocals
Paul Scott: Bass and Vocals

WARNING: Pop Mechanix music can become an addiction!!!


title: Not good

text: The songs were different than the original studio version. So sad to hear "Samaritana" done like that, which is one of his best songs. "Con Yoda la Mar detras" was also inferior to his original


title: Perfect

text: Arrived in condition promised


title: Happy

text: The record showed up in a condition as promised.


title: Relaxing

text: Full range of bird sounds.  Very subtle background music; long playing.  I never get tired of hearing these sweet songs.


title: Still love the Diamond Head sound. :) Solid best of.

text: Love it,  great memories of the early 80's UK gigs. :)


title: As expected

text: As expected


title: Great transaction

text: Had the album 4 years never thought I'd find it on CD glad to see Italian CD love it


title: Great transaction

text: A must-have have for a Uriah Heep fan


title: Crusin is not a story but great

text: Great compilation of 50's songs, excellent sound quality


title: Lemon popsicles is no lemon more like a strawberry milkshake.

text: lemon Popsicles is a series of one, two and three cd box sets. The quality is excellent . I have ordered most in the series. it's a good way to get both UK and USA early rock.


title: Million seller is not so expensive

text: I have noted in a previous review. That I like this series of cd box sets. Most are 3 cd with about 60- 75 tracks. Quality is good and choice of songs great. Both early US and UK artists. Some box sets  repeat some tracks put on other compilations in this series. but for quality and sound its great


title: British Rock

text: I have been collecting early British rock for many years and have the complete EMI 7 cd set plus other sets as well. I was able to find about 16 tracks on this I never had. At the low price I paid it was more than worth it to get another 16 tracks. Good value for money wether it is your first time buying British Rock before the Beatles or an avid collector


title: SOLID

text: you can't go wrong with this collection. the songs should be listed with the shared images. lot of great stuff like highway 101'S CRY, CRY, CRY. the smash duet of hank's sr & jr THERE'S A TEAR IN MY BEER. SET 'EM UP JOE by by vern gosdin. EIGHTEEN WHEELS & AND A DOZEN ROSES by kathy mattea. just look for yourself.

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title: Five Stars

text: very cute


title: Fantastic collection of songs

text: What can you say about Elvis- these songs are among his best. The quality of the cd was just great.


title: Do you have rights to sale this?

text: This is my late father's music. The rights to which are only with his daughters. He was a talent no doubt and we love the idea of his music being heard is heartwarming. However, I believe this seller does not have permission to sale this CD and it should happen through the correct channels - it's what he would have wanted.


title: Horrible acoustics.

text: It seemed like a single microphone recording. Soft phrases were virtually inaudible and if you turned up the volume, the loud phrases would have you turning down the volume. Poorly engineered.


title: Super Manly

text: If you like rock and a bit of metal, this is a soundtrack to get. Unfortunately, I can't recommend it for $100. For Riki-Oh fans, you'll definitely want it for your collection- besides getting the physical OST you get a poster included with the track info sheet! The vocal tracks are the biggest reasons to get this: they're so powerful and make you wanna run for a few miles.<br />Composer Nakajima has always put out good music and this is no exception!! For $100 I'd sat no soundtrack is worth it but this is a great soundtrack on it's own merits! Definitely pick up if you find it cheap!


title: Amazon vocals, bland BGMs

text:
The first Geist OST is hard to beat but Geist 2 comes close in the vocal tracks. The BGM, however, is disappointing. It's REALLY generic stuff outside of a few moments in the tracks, and nowhere near the energy of the original. Same composer too- guess he had a tight timetable. The vocal tracks, however, include: A cover of "Violence of the Flame" from Geist 1- a very different take and a joy to listen to. "The Moon is Crying"- an awesome, energetic tune and really fun to listen to. "End of Desire- Answer Again" which is a really powerful jazz song (too powerful for the goofiness of Geist I'll say, but awesome piece). Finally, a "Private" version of "The Moon is Crying", which is very slow and very relaxing to listen to- interesting track. As far as package contents, just a small booklet about the tracks, nothing special like some other Anime CDs like Riki-Oh 1&2 which each came with a poster.

All in all, not worth the price for just the vocal tracks, as good as they are. If the BGM was as good as the original episode's, it'd be worth paying for (seriously, the original Geist soundtrack is legendary). But alas, it's only OK. Like I said some moments are nice but this OST is a lot like Genocyber's: Awesome vocal pieces, bland and forgettable BGM. If you're a Geist fan you'll definitely want this obviously if you don't already own it.


title: Treat for fans!

text:
If you're a Valis fan, GET THIS! If you're a soundtrack fan, GET THIS! It's an absolutely fantastic soundtrack. Not as good as Valis 1 or Valis 2 X68000's soundtracks, but still sits with them as a terrific OST!

This CD contains arrangements of the PC Engine's OST (the Genesis game has the same tunes but sound absolutely different as its a cart game) and they sound better than the PCE version. It also contains an orchestral remix of the Valis theme. A fantastic package!


title: Five Stars

text: Best of all the albums released to date! Sound quality is perfect. Thanks James.


title: Awesome

text: This cd has all the best of Ray Camacho, and even extras I was not familiar with, I would recommend highly and will purchase it again as a gift. Brings back alot of wonderful memories.


title: CD case is broke.

text: CD seems OK, but CD case is broke.


title: Love this CD

text: Shipping was fast. Love this CD. Thanks.


title: CD

text: Christmas gift, she loves it.


title: GREAT CD

text: An excellent tribute to the Fab Four.


title: My review of the Bes of he Brentwood Jazz Quartet CD

text: If you love jazz, you will love this CD, even if you are not a Christian.  The jazzy song arrangements truly enhance the songs without taking away the essence of the hymns themselves.  You recognize the songs when you hear them, but still appreciate the fresh and enthralling jazzy approach.


title: The Flipper: The biggest hits from 42 year.

text: Great entertainment from Die Flippers. If you are able to watch them in concert, you will buy the CD.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXl_jgHkUEU


title: Great gift!

text: it was certainly a very hard gift to find, but it was the most incredible moment when i gave it to someone who wanted it so bad. Before i give it away, i listened and find it very interesting, and beutiful. Neruda's poems into songs?...what a great idea!


title: Andy Scott still sounds Sweet

text: I wish I would have checked out some of Andy Scott's work aside from Sweet sooner, his CD's are getting rare. I was looking for more from Sweet then what I have from the 70's and found this and Sweetlife. Love both of them. This doesn't sound like the old Sweet. It's definetly a product of the 90's metal sound. There is a faint sound of the old Sweet here that Sweet fans will notice. This CD shows how well Andy Scott moved forward with the sound of his music. I'm surprized this didn't get airplay here in the U.S. It might have done better in the U.K. Definitly worth a listen if your're looking for more from Sweet. And this is one I enjoyed all the way through the first time I played it. Just noticed this had no reviews so I wrote this in case you're like me not sure if you would like it or not. He's also got a brand new CD available on thesweet.com and it's available on Amazon as well called "New York Connection"  Sample tracks sound like it's pretty good too.


title: Live like its your last

text: Get ready to party hard like its a canival, You only have one chance you know, so get out there and get this album so you can check out the great photobook, pumped up music, and much more!


title: The Truth Will Be Told

text: Super great album, the Truth version and False version go hand and hand but the music is even more the greater!


title: P is one of my favorite groups and unlike some groups their variety within each ...

text: B.A.P is one of my favorite groups and unlike some groups their variety within each album brings a unique aspect of composer-ship to its genre. This is why each of their albums is a must buy! This is their new album unlimited and the word speaks for itself. Its unlimited power will seek you out and draw you in to that B.A.P beat!


title: The Perfect Album

text: This is a fantastic album from Cnblue and is well worth getting. The encased album looks even better in person and has a high quality photobook inside also containing two photocards and a signed premium photocard! The disc itself is worth it even if it were by itself in a normal case because of its intricate design. The music is of coarse more than great and can be appreciated by any music lover! So what are you waiting for stop reading this and go buy this perfect album for yourself!


title: great album, so sorry they didn't get popular

text: I saw this group only once at a festival in Ithaca, NY in 1982 or 1983.  I bought their album from them at the stage.  I lost it somewhere along the way and looked in vain for years for another copy.  I finally was able to contact one of the members who sold me a CD he burned from his copy of the album (a few scratches here and there, but overall very good).  I can't vouch for the ones being sold by this seller, but the music is great with very strong songwriting.  As far as I know this was their only album.  I wish there were more, but I'm very glad I purchased this one.


title: Very relaxing

text: I have several different cds from this series and they're great for relaxing. They are designed for Acupuncturists, Hypnotherapists and others who use half hour treatment sessions, and all of the cds feature 2 songs that are a half hour long. Highly recommended!


title: Killer Mike + El P = No Regrets. Weather ...

text: Killer Mike + El P = No Regrets. Weather your a hip hop head, first time vinyl buyer, or looking to broaden your horizons, this is a win.


title: Five Stars

text: Great album, nice open sound


title: It wasn't what I was expecting 😕

text: I was disappointed


title: Very dissatisfied!

text: I'm sorry, but I'm very disappointed in this cd. Both cds have scratches, and one of the cds doesn't belong in n the "set" I won't buy from this seller again.


title: Five Stars

text: Always like Fei Yu Ching's voice.


title: One of my favorites!!

text: This particular collection has been a favorite of mine for YEARS, but I had lost the disc.  Now that I have it again, I get to listen to the "bonus tracks" of the staff who worked on it singing the Flying Toaster Anthem!  Yay!!


title: It's like old-time radio stories before TV came along...

text: Picture you and your family cuddled up on the couch, listening intently to a great story, with beautifully orchestrated music. Each of you is conjuring your own images in your mind of the characters, the settings, how it all looks and feels. My 6 and 4 year old kids were captivated--no, actually transported--listening to this CD. My friend popped it into her car player with her 8 year old son and his two friends, and they were silent the whole way to Hebrew school. Another friend's 8 year old daughter needed some quiet solitude after a hard day at school, and this was just the thing. We all highly recommend it! Mom and Dad won't tire of listening either. Plus the added benefit that they say it develops the brain!


title: Wham is La Hija Del Mariachi novela and cd available

text: CD not available and no idea when it would be available. But most disappointed is not being able to purchase the novela!!!!


title: very pleased

text: i was very pleased with this C.d. set it arrived in the time stated. if you love oldies like i do you'll love this collection of oldies.it has songs on here that bring back my childhood days.i just loved it.


title: Most favored singer

text: I had to have this because Elton John is one of my most favorite singers and I did not have this particular album


title: Great Song

text: I know Linda Perry is an outspoken lesbian but although I am a heterosexual male she still turns me on. Her songs are so different from the main stream garbage that permeates the air waves and she sings with such raw emotion that I find over-whelming I  just wish she had more work out there


title: Could've got it cheaper

text: Thought I was lucky to get the album 2 years after release. Avenged Sevenfold fan sight sells it cheaper.


title: Great album!!

text: I had been expecting my album not to include a hi touch photocard and was beyond happy and surprised when it did! Bear in mind these cards are random and don't appear in every album, so I got very lucky--don't buy expecting one to come in yours. But I still recommend this album to anyone, great songs and great group!


title: Don’t buy from CULTUREKOREAN!!

text: Amazing album! Taemin truly is King but the album came with missing inclusions and despite contacting the seller they seem to have ghosted me, and this is AFTER the package arrived extremely late the day that I would’ve been able to request a refund. Extremely disappointed I hope I’ll get some of my money back :C I collect inclusions so I’m just sad right now


title: Reed’s performances make you feel ... and you feel great

text:
Ghost’s in the Attic has many of Reed’s most effective songs. I remember when we first discovered him 7 years ago that we were drawn to his voice and his engaging lyrics. His most famous song, Room for Doubt, is mesmerizing, but there are several others, like The Fire and Locking Doors are equally entrancing.

Reed is back in Austin. Enjoy his live performances!


title: Five Stars

text: Terrific!


title: Five Stars

text: Awesome find for my Dad... perfect condition!


title: Quality of sacd

text: I am very impressed of quality of transfers of all quad sacd's by Mr. Dutton. I have purchased many sacd's from them and have always been very pleased of the quality. I won's bore you with mu opinion of the music you already know if you like it by now. This review focus's on sound. It sounds great. All Vocalion Ltd disc are top notch. If you like the music and can play sacd buy it.


title: Not excellent audio

text: It sounded like it came from a cassette that was recorded at + 10. Severely distorted and some songs in mono sound like only one channel was used. If this is excellent sound I don't want to hear horrible sound.


title: This album is my favorite. Not sure if it rocking out is the ...

text: I have all of Wendy's releases. This includes the orphan's collections and indie releases. This album is my favorite. Not sure if it rocking out is the reason why, but harmonies are fluid,nice guitar work and a decent job by Eddie Kramer of Jimi Hendrix fame recording. It needs a remaster bad.30 year old vinyl is just not cutting it. Bought copy from Wendy's website.It was a vinyl copy burned. I copied a copy i bought. Just a plain bad pressing. If you're listening EPIC please release on cd.


title: Yes, I listen to CD's.

text: I really liked Ooh Ahh, so I went ahead and bought "The Story Begins."  A very auspicious start for this band!  I was expecting that I would perhaps like one or two of the other six songs, but was pleasantly surprised otherwise.  There is no filler on here.  One of those CDs that ends up getting stuck in my player for days at a time.


title: How did I ever live without this?

text: 2015 was a great year for Kpop girl bands.  Great albums from f(x), Wonder Girls, Miss A, and most of all, this gem from Girl's Generation.  I bought this and "Mr. Taxi" (also SNSD) at a Kpop record store in Los Angeles Koreatown on recommendation from the store's owner.  It sat, unlistened to and unopened for about 2 months.  I only now wish I had opened it sooner.  Great songs, great production.  Definitely more adventurous and inventive than previous SNSD albums.  More, please.


title: Well worth

text: Some stinkers, but enough great songs to make a classic..and remastered also.


title: Just Horrible

text: First off, this isn't electro. Let's just get that out of the way. I'm not sure what Karl was trying to achieve. But anyway, the songs on here sound the like the opening of a really cheesy 80's sitcom. I bought this album used for 8 bucks. Wish I could get my money back. Even for pop music, there's nothing memorable or inspiring about any of them. I can't believe that this album is by someone as talented as Karl Bartos.


title: Five Stars

text: This is my favorite woman singer and song, it is perfect.


title: excellent for evaulation of systems

text:
This disc is not for entertainment.  It's an evaluation compilation to test a stereo system (car audio was the intended market).

I use it to compare headphones or bluetooth speakers.  Fire this up in an electronics store and you can hear normal bass notes without offending families nearby with explicit lyrics.  This is all instrumental.  Things to listen for: punch in the electric bass (not synthesized) without distortion in "Natty Stick".  If you have the volume loud enough to jiggle your grey matter, you should not get blown out by distortion or clipping in the the steel drums.

Get this CD and rip it at high quality levels to upload to your mobile device.  I'm comparing two sets of headphones on an LG V30 right now, and the high quality DAC is showing the differences.  With standard laptop computer, both headphones sound weak in bass, flat, and lacking any kind of spatial imaging.


title: Russia Sings Glinka

text: Years ago i played an earlier copy of the same Russia Sings Glinka CD in my car while I was driving my brother-in-law to the train station. He taught it was as good as the hymns sung by the Tabernacle Choir of Salt Lake City. I told him it is as good and gave him the CD. On this CD my most favorite hymn is the Twelve Robbers, who have repainted of their former deeds, and become new creatures.


title: Wonderful recording !!!

text: Wonderful recording !!!<br />If you are a fan of Nono, you must buy it!


title: Happy with purchase

text: Great songs


title: Bought for My daughter

text: Lots of great songs


title: WOW! FAST delivery!

text: Ordered January 6. Estimated delivery at time of order: January 17-19. Received the record today January 9. 45 single came carefully packaged and sounds excellent. Thank you very much.


title: Five Stars

text: received items very quickly and am satisfied with them


title: Hosea was a prophet called to declare God's indictment and judgement.

text: Hosea stated although a loving and caring God had provided their abundance and prosperity, their sins, disloyalty and abandonment of God will force Him to vindicate His justice with judgement.  God states through Hosea that He is going to use their enemies as His instrument of judgement.  They will shortly be history.  This is a very well document study.


title: Good straightforward rosary

text: Good straightforward rosary.  Clear strong voice.  No brief scriptural/meditation reflection which would have given it a 5 rating.  But if you need a no fluff rosary, this is it.


title: Great album

text: This is an amazing compilation. GEORGE MICHAEL at his best.


title: It's the Best Record I've Ever Recorded.!

text: But then again, I've only recorded two.


title: Five Stars

text: Received in timely manner and was exactly as advertised and anticipated.


title: Mills Magic

text: An essential collection for Mills Brothers’ enthusiasts.


title: Blah Mix

text: I would suggest finding another version. This is not an RCA rerelease, and the mix is terrible- no fidelity. Imagine no treble, no bass and a significant loss in volume.


title: Good

text: Good


title: Some rare Holly

text: It's got the rare versions of his hits.  Can't lose with Buddy.


title: Worth looking for.

text: Hard to find now but some really good songs here.


title: Brilliant 'lost' masterpiece!

text: Truly one of the most brilliant 'lost' albums of the era!  If you liked the Critters as much as I or the Innocence or the Trade Winds, you won't be disappointed.  Ciccone is the key guy behind "Mr. Dieingly Sad"--wrote it and sang it!  The bonus tracks almost knocked me over.  How great that this music survived.  Why it took this long is beyond me (or beyond the meaning of love ;)  Kudos to the great designer of this masterpiece.  Beautiful art work (and great photos)  The notes indicate there's more to come.  I can only hope so!


title: Five Stars

text: Awesome cd!!


title: Track list for The Rap Minister, Waymond Daniel

text:
1. The Rapture
2. Keep On Movin' On
3. The Life of a Christian
4. He's Lookin' Out for You
5. It Could Have Been Me
6. Rappers Repent
7. No Problem Rap
8. Jesus is the Rock
9. He is the King
10. For Those Who Believe
11. God's Callin'
12. Take Me Back

"I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready to give Him the praise"!

I saw this CD on Amazon and picked it up because I used to listen to this gentlemen on the radio in CA, "Gospel Beat" at KDAR in Oxnard.  Hoping to find songs he used to play on the radio show ministering heavily to juvenile inmates.  Specifically those produced by him and credit given to a choir/group he called "Overflow".  Unfortunately those are not on this CD but overall it's a good effort and not unenjoyable.  Just not the treasure I was hoping to find.

BTW, if anybody knows how to get ahold of those tracks produced by Waymond Daniel, sung by Overflow that he used to play on his radio show Gospel Beat on KDAR 98.3 in Oxnard, CA please leave me a comment.


title: Not satisfied

text: Not satisfied


title: Nightnoise

text: Great album! Very relaxing.


title: Great CD

text: The songs were wonderful.


title: Nice.

text: Nice.


title: Five Stars

text: It's a must have for srv fans. Really nothing more to say.


title: Crisp, tight SC

text: One of my favorite SurfCoaster CD's. Sixteen solid tracks, with sax and other musicians sitting in. You have to see these guys live to appreciate how tight these skinny Japanese cats are. Saw them a few years back at the Double Down Saloon in Vegas and they tore it up.


title: Not Surf Coasters,

text: I've been a fan of the Surf Coasters since seeing them live a few years ago. Three Japanese cats that tear it up This album is not classic SC, much mellower but still good. Only nine tracks. Hope the SC's go back on tour again.....


I'm a big fan of the DC5! The CD was excellent quality. Very good selection of their hits. It was surprising that it had to come from England and it wasn't available here in the U.S.A. thou.


title: Five Stars

text: They have the sweetest voices around for making good music.


title: Record Store Day Vinyl

text: This is one of the quietest, best sounding vinyl packages I have purchased.  Not even one pop, or click.  That is a great thing, as the music is so good!  The Brother's were on fire this night.  Recording has a really great, warm, live sound.<br />Get it while you can.


title: Not sung in English

text: The CD is not sung in English , I believe it is sung in Norwegian , the melodies and vocals are very good . but I can't understand squat .


title: It's good, take a shot. , you will like it

text: I bought this CD when I read a review in a magazine, and the CD did not disappoint . There are some really good songs on this CD and I must admit that this is the first time I heard this singer, when I bought the CD.


title: Nice

text: Reflects the book What if this is heaven. Nice music


title: I like the sonatas best

text: As a neophyte to Beethoven, I like the sonatas best.


title: Aww the oldies

text: Uncle was so excited! He had been looking for this and we felt it was going to be impossible to find. Low and behold as always we found it here on Amazon! He is a huge music buff and loves the old obscure songs. Thank you so much!


title: Banging Tune!

text: An unsung classic..still waiting to be properly discovered by the public at large!


title: Perfect

text: Love it


title: Language

text: I like Taylor Swift but I wasn't prepared for her songs to use the F word in them.  I threw it away<br />Not for me!


title: A.C.E is amazing

text: Amazing group


title: B1A4 are amazing

text: One of the most underrated kpop groups globally.


title: Absolutely the Best Puccini on Record

text: The legendary Corelli and Nilsson are in legendary form during this live recording. Stokowski, though little known, supports them marvelously. There is little question that this is THE Puccini recording, and absolutely none that it is THE Turandot. Spectacular by every measure.


title: EXCELLENT!

text: Any music from Hick'ry Hawkins is fantastic. The man and his band are truly talented. Check him out on myspace!


title: music nice. BUT This is only the single and a ...

text: music nice. BUT This is only the single and a basic dance version. BUY it from Amazon.fr France its only Euros 17 inclued tax


title: Real real music

text: Great album


title: Beautiful Traditional Irish Dancing Fiddling....

text:
Ronan Regan & Irene Guckian, *Drumshanbows*: “A celebration of traditional music from Leitrim and the surrounding hinterland.” This is a lovely album of dance music, played by Ronan Regan, a master fiddler and teacher, together with his playing partner, Irene Guckian, a fiddler who has a string of awards and honors. Almost all of the compositions are traditional tunes from Co. Leitrim; the rest are compositions by Ronan himself (the notes in the booklet and on his website — www.drumshanbows.com — will tell you which is which; it’s impossible to tell just by listening). The tunes are played in strict dance-tempo, making them perfect for use as accompaniment to traditional dancing, with a lovely lilt and swing imparted by the fiddlers — characteristic, perhaps, of Leitrim fiddling, but here carried with such grace by Ronan and Irene that it’s going to be hard just to listen to the CD if you have any notion you can do Irish dancing yourself. It’s a challenge, even for a listener/would-be dancer whose skills may be a wee bit limited! By the way — there are two slow airs presented here, breaking up the sequence of dance tunes. The first is a stately version of “O’Carolan’s Cottage” (cut # 6), and the other(#14) is an interesting combination of “An Coolin,” a well-known air also heard from Derry fiddlers, together with a recitation, “A Touch of the Master’s Hand,” composed by the late Myra Brooks Welch, and read here by Tommy Murray. I love the sentiment — the touch of a master’s hand reforms anything it touches, from the price of an old fiddle, to a human life — and of course the fiddling here, as it is in the rest of the album, is simply superb and tasteful. It is, in the end, the fiddling, in harmony or unison, that marks this lively album. Of course, there’s only one way to find out if you agree or disagree with me, and that’s to buy the CD for yourself. You’re not still standing there, are you?
John McLaughlin
Like · Comme


title: Lively tunes

text: This CD has very entertaining songs for small children.  My 9 month old grandson loves them.  You can also find many of them on YouTube.


title: A Historic Performance

text:
As an attendee, I have waited twenty-two years for a release of Metallica’s Woodstock '94 show! At the time, there was speculation that Metallica might play something relaxed like an acoustic set; after all, Woodstock II was a reboot of the most iconic musical celebration of flower power. For this, fans would have to wait a few more years for the Bridge Benefit and Acoustic-4-A-Cure shows. The prediction of anything less than piss and vinegar is shattered by a savage ‘Breadfan.’ Showing just how much the guys are enjoying themselves, the band pretends to be done with their set after playing for four and a half minutes. After hitting the ground running, the guys continue to push hard with ‘Master of Puppets.’ The band skips the song’s interlude and shoots straight into the next tune. At this show, Metallica was about half way between “[[ASIN:B00AH69ZN0 The Black Album]]” and “Load.” With this in mind, ‘Wherever I May Roam’ is one of three new songs blended in with old favorites. “…And Justice For All” is given a nod with ‘Harvester of Sorrow.’ The end guitar solo offers satisfaction for those that have listened to the studio version hundreds of times. After ‘Fade to Black,’ Jason Newsted sounds great on ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls.’ In addition, Newsted sings on ‘Search and Destroy,’ which works for variety's sake. Going from disc 1 to 2, Kirk Hammet's guitar solo is split. A beautiful interlude introduces ‘Nothing Else Matters.’ The band drops into a riveting ‘Creeping Death.’ The guys play a straight-up version of ‘Sad But True,’ and the following gunfire introduces ‘One.’ As expected, ‘Enter Sandman’ strikes with concussive power. The show ends as hard as it began with the Anti-Nowhere League’s ‘So What?’ After hearing this show, it's clear as to why Metallica was invited back for Woodstock '99.

The performance, recording, and overall production has warts, but for the most part, this Woodstock '94 release is good. There’s little sonic separation, but in this regard, it's not too different from “Death Magnetic.” Naturally, there’s no comparison with the “[[ASIN:B00E89VXQY Through The Never]]” soundtrack. In the end, this release sounds as expected: it’s an audio transfer that somebody pulled from a '90s live broadcast. In this way, it makes for a good bootleg. The jewel case broke the first time the case was opened, but that was almost expected on this Go Faster Records release. While there are two CDs, “Woodstock 1994 – Metallica – Saugerties, New York Broadcast, 1994” is a bit pricey, but it’s not outrageous for a sonic snapshot of a historic show.


This is a fantastic collection of music by Sonny Rollins. It begins with one of his strongest efforts, "Sonny Boy." Released in 1956, it's simply amazing. It's a great example of Rollins' straight up, hard bop style. 'B. Quick' is a nine minute highlight that moves so quickly, it breaks the sound barrier. It's like a hard bop roller coaster that throws in just enough avant-garde to give the impression that the roller coaster could actually fly off the rails. Next up is "Way out West." Released the following year, it's unusual in that it's a Jazz record that plays Western music. 'I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)' is the stand out. Generally not considered a remarkable album, it's noteworthy for its unusual theme. So long before artists like [[ASIN:B000005J4A Bill Frisell]] combined Jazz and Americana, Rollins did it back in '57. Moreover, the album cover is one of the all-time great Jazz images. Next is "Newk's Time." Also released in 1957, this is another hard bop masterpiece. It is followed by "Freedom Suite." While the 60s hadn't even arrived, Sonny Rollins was playing music of consciousness that foreshadowed the country's upcoming racial struggle. The title track is a nineteen minute suite that could be a soundtrack to the equal rights movement. Next is "Sonny Rollins and the Big Brass." As the title indicates, this is a large brass-centric adventure. Rollins collaborated with seventeen partners including multiple musicians on trumpet, trombone, tuba and cornet. "The Big Brass" is followed by an entirely different album. While this Real Gone Jazz set lacks Rollins' most acclaimed album, "[[ASIN:B000EGDAI4 Saxophone Colossus]]," it contains his other most appreciated work, "The Bridge." Considered the quintessential comeback, it came after the first of Sonny Rollins' sabbaticals. The title references how he would play his tenor on the Williamsburg Bridge for fifteen hours a day. 'God Bless the Child' is especially memorable. This 1962 project can be thought of as a relaxed collaboration with guitarist Jim Hall. Released the same year, this four CD set closes with "What's New?" It also features Jim Hall who again shines on all six of his strings. On 'Jungoso,' there's an amazing conversation that happens between Rollin's sax and Candido's congas. It's one of the most successful integrations of congas in Jazz. Candido also does a great job playing the bongos on 'Bluesong.' Given the hand drums and guitar work, "What's New" can be thought of as the ultimate beatnik coffee shop jazz album. It's wonderful in that it's as compelling as it is interesting. All things considered, the consumer gets seven albums on four CDs. While the time frame only ranges from 1956 to 1962, this set offers a surprisingly eclectic portrait. On their own, each of these albums earn between four and five stars. For this Real Gone Jazz release, the audio quality is great. While volume 1 doesn't seem available in the States, volume 2 is a fantastic celebration of top notch Sonny Rollins material. This is a great place to begin, expand or update a Sonny Rollins collection.


title: Jamaican Blue Mountain Music

text:
While some listeners refuse to embrace modern rock and instead cling to the classic rock of their youth, I have the same sensibility about reggae. For me, modern reggae has done little to improve upon on the classic tracks recorded in the 1960s and '70s. Introducing "Trojan Reggae: Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae Classics 1967-1974." This is a phenomenal introduction to the reggae of yesteryear. For the uninitiated, Trojan documented some of the greatest Jamaican music during the golden era. In this way, "Trojan Reggae" works as the ultimate sampler or introduction to classic Jamaican sounds. The keyboard work in Harry J and the All Stars' 'Liquidator' is smokin'. Songs like 'Stick By Me' showcase the delicious sound played in this time and place. Embracing both genres, 'Ba Ba Boom' shows how ska evolved into reggae. Dave & Ansel Collins channel James Brown. 'Soul Shakedown Party' serves as the perfect contribution by Bob Marley & the Wailers. Long before Jerry Garcia performed it, The Chosen Few played 'I Second That Emotion.' Channeling soul music, Desmond Dekker's 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' is superb. Junior Byles is one of many heavy weights here that few Americans are familiar with. His 'A Place Called Africa' is one of his finest songs. Toots & the Maytals' 'Pressure Drop' is of the all-time great Jamaican classics. The hit parade continues with The Melodians' 'Rivers of Babylon.'  As it turns out, UB40 didn't write 'Red Red Wine;' it's a Tony Tribe tune from yesteryear. The Upsetters' 'Return of Django' is an instrumental. Augustus Pablo, the master of the melodica, finishes the disc with dub.

This album features a great collection of songs by various artists, many of whom are big shots like Lee "Scratch" Perry, Junior Byles, and Toots & the Maytals. In the very least, it is worth pursuing compilations by most of these artists. In this way, "Trojan Reggae"  helps to show that great Jamaician music doesn't begin and end with Bob Marley. Celebrating Trojan's 40th anniversary, the tracks have clearly been remastered. The CD comes with an informative booklet that gives a background story on each artist and song. This CD was put out by Starbucks. At the same time, Jamaica is also known for its coffee, especially Blue Mountain. In this way, "Trojan Reggae" can be thought of as playing Jamaican Blue Mountain Music.


title: Rubblebucket Live!

text: "Live in Chicago" features Rubblebucket performing October 12, 2011. Half of the songs come from the recently released "[[ASIN:B004X6J260 Omega La La]]." The other half of the material comes off their great, [[ASIN:B002PMG1TU eponymously titled]] 2009 release. If you've never seen the group live, Rubblebucket puts on a fantastic live show. Lead singer Kalmia Traver is an interesting front for the band. She doesn't have a conventional stage presence. While she's a bit odd, it's her unique style that is her charm. The baritone sax seems as large as Traver, yet she plays large Afrobeat phrases with ease. It's great fun to see her dancing in the audience on songs like 'Red Line Beat.' The band is in fine form. It's a large group featuring a rock band (electric guitar, keyboards, drums, bass, keyboards, percussion) and brass section (baritone sax, trumpet, trombone). Highlights include 'Bikes' and 'November.' The desert blues inspired 'Ba Donso, We Did This' is a riveting treat. Stylistically, the group play their brand of Indie and Pop meet a rainbow of Afro-Latin flavors with a strong emphasis on Afrobeat. Compared to the well-produced studio albums, this live performance offers a rawer portrait of the band. While there's benefit to this mix, the dreamy audio enhancers are ultimately missed. The full release of "Live in Chicago" features a DVD and accompanying CD. The videography is straightforward and well-done. The CD is a fantastic audio recording of the performance.  For those who've never had a chance to check out Rubblebucket, here's the next best thing.


title: Some of the best music ever made!

text:
If you're looking for real New Orleans Jazz, you've found it. The Crescent City is filled with too many great performers and bands to even begin a count. Amidst this tradition, the New Orleans Jazz Vipers rise to the top. This live album was recorded at the Spotted Cat in NOLA. While recorded in 2003, this is old time Jazz, bringing to mind the beginnings of the genre. The song selection is tops. It is packed with standards including 'St. Louis Blues,' 'Crazy Rhythm' and 'If You're A Viper.' A Louis Armstrong favorite, Pops would have been proud of the band's version of 'Dinah.'  The New Orleans Jazz Vipers' sound has to be heard to be believed. John Rodli (guitar) and Robert Snow (upright bass) keep the rhythm. These two are mostly responsible for the band's tight and hard swing. Neti Vaan plays fiddle every now and then. His influence adds a Stéphane Grappelli influence. At times, the band musically resembles Django Reinhardt's Quintette du Hot Club de France. Joe Braun (alto sax), Charlie Fardella (trumpet) and Tom Saunders (bass sax) dance on top of everything. The guys take turns on vocals. The performance and production is equally strong. "Live on Frenchman Street" has live charm combined with studio quality. One such moment is the call and response featured in 'St. Louis Blues.' "Hope You're Comin' Back" is the group's fantastic studio release and this is the equally strong live companion. The Big Easy's own "Offbeat Magazine" awarded this recording 'the Best of the Beat Award' for Best Traditional Jazz Album. Find out why "Live on Frenchman Street" is such an earthly treasure.

At the time of review, used copies of "Live on Frenchman Street" were fetching $45.00 through Amazon's marketplace sellers. While this recording is a treasure, it shouldn't cost a fortune. New copies can be had through the Louisiana Music Factory web site for $16.00. The site also has the group's studio release (currently not available through Amazon), "Hope You're Comin' Back." A simple Google search will find this great source for New Orleans music.


title: Spirit of New Orleans

text: The painfully generic cover is so Joe Bag o' Donuts that it casts suspicion on the music contained within. A listening proves that "House of the Blues" is actually a strong compilation. 'How Long Has That Train Been Gone,' 'Stag-O-Lee' and 'Rockin' Pneumonia' are all here. 'Tipitina' is one of Fess' golden classics and 'Jambalaya' is a New Orleans standard. As with 'Doin' It,' "House of the Blues" even features some instrumentals.  The sonic quality on this forty-two minute disc is excellent. These recordings were gleaned from the Professor's resurgence era and thus comes from the "[[ASIN:B0000009XL Crawfish Fiesta]]" time period. Like "[[ASIN:B00006BC9M Rum and Coke]]," this is one of many great samplings of the Professor's latter material. It's all feel good, dance music that will fill anybody with the spirit of N'Orleans. Ya can't wrong with Professor Longhair and "House of the Blues" is no exception.


title: Release this on CD!!!

text: If you hold the copyrights to this recording, p-l-e-a-s-e re-release this long out-of-print gem! This is one of Jimmy McGiff's strongest albums. As with much of the recording, the title track is laid back jazzy funk with just the right amount of psychedelia. 'Cherry' is one of the highlights and for good reason. With a smooth oak, citrus and cherry nose, the Champs' sonic shot of 'Tequila' is so good that you wouldn't dream of spoiling the experience with a lime or salt. While written by Percy Mayfield, it's hard not to think of Ray Charles when listening to 'Hit the Road Jack.' The electric guitar work on this song is just fantastic. Eric Gale plays lead guitar and Everett Barksdale plays rhythm. These cats play it cool in a way that makes "Cherry" accessible to classic rock buffs. The hit parade continues with Herbie Hancock's 'Watermelon Man.' Next, the band plays a surprisingly swingin' version of 'Blue Moon.' Featuring vocals, 'The Comeback' sounds like bluesy vintage soul. 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco' and 'The Way You Look Tonight' could be on any Jimmy McGriff album while 'Sunny Side of the Street' features that signature crunchy groove. 'Just Friends' and 'The Shadow of Your Smile' are other good tunes on this 1966 gem. The album exclusively features covers but we should remember that many of McGriff's albums consisted of songs by other artists. This lack of originality is easily forgivable as the ultimate strength of "Cherry" lies in the beauty of the execution. As for McGriff's keyboard work, he shines on all of these three minute sparklers. What ultimately distinguishes this album from his general discography is the song choice and rockin' guitar work. It's painful to think of this great recording as being locked in some producer's sonic dungeon. Let's hope that someday, this "Cherry" will see the light of day and once more blossom!


title: Bill Frisell, solo electric

text: In this installment of Solos: the Jazz Sessions, Bill Frisell plays seven of his standards. Frisell plays solo electric guitar and uses his arsenal of pedals and effect devices to achieve the atmospheric grandeur that is his signature sound. 'Keep Your Eyes Open,' is a strong and light-hearted opener. Courtesy of the close-up camera work, the home viewer can study how every note is played. 'Throughout' is as loose and open as the cavernous location, Toronto's Berkeley Church. 'Throughout' transitions into a gorgeous retelling of 'Ron Carter.' The beautiful song brings to mind a Frisellian redux of 'Ave Maria.' After a hazy avant-garde intro, 'Boubacar,' emerges as a thought-provoking Desert Blues piece. The Americana body of Frisell's work emerges with 'Shenandoah.' It is a lengthy piece that is packed with musical wanderings to forbidden places. After drifting around in the woods, the candle in the ol' homestead can finally be seen! Lightening the mood, 'Wildwood Flower' is perhaps the most recognizable song on the DVD. Bill Frisell does the Carter Family justice. "Poem for Eva" is a beautiful closer that summarizes the charm of a live Bill Frisell performance. The sound quality is excellent and the ecclesiastical background helps to emphasize the musician and his music. The DVD can be played in stereo and 5.1 surround sound. The viewer can choose to 'play all,' which will integrate the songs and short but insightful talks by the artist. Otherwise, the songs and interviews can be watched in separate blocks. The biggest potential mistake for the viewer is to skip the bonus songs. These covers are tons of fun! Bill plays Hank's 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry,' Dylan's 'Masters of War,' and Gershwin's 'My Man's Gone Now.' Frisellians that enjoyed albums like "[[ASIN:B00004NHIO Ghost Town]]" and "[[ASIN:B0029358HQ Disfarmer]]," are sure to appreciate "Solos." Since videos of this guitar player are far and few between, "Solos" offers a precious look at Bill Frisell.


title: an original idea but a challenging listen

text: "Sacred Common Ground" may be Don Pullen's most original albeit unusual release. The concept for the project is boldly inventive. "Sacred Common Ground" is a blending of jazz with Native American music. On the jazz side, the music moves between heart warming straight jazz and the cacophony of avant-garde. On the Indian side, the Chief Cliff Singers contribute Koontenai chanting and drumming. Some tracks begin with a jazz introduction as the chanting fades in. Other tracks like 'Reservation Blues' follow the opposite arrangement. The million dollar question is, does it work? The response to this question depends. For art sake, this project created something genuinely unique. In addition, the results document a deeply spiritual journey. In terms of accessibility, listening to "Sacred Common Ground" can be a challenge. On the jazz side, much of the music is intentionally dissonant. On the other side, Indian singing is rough on most Western ears. For all practical purposes, Pullen united two equally discordant forces. Beyond this, the two musical forms just don't have much potential for compatability. While this was a journey worth taking, don't expect this to be a sea change that will spawn an American Indian-Jazz movement. For the average jazz listener, this is an interesting recording that probably won't get more than a few spins before it collects dust.


title: A soundtrack that smells of sunflowers

text: "Impression" is one of four Samurai Champloo soundtracks. Given the eclectic nature of the music, an exact genre or musical style is difficult to pin down. "Impression" is a combination of instrumental music that combines jazz, dance, ambient and hip-hop aesthetics. At times, it comes close to smooth jazz but nu-jazz is probably the best single descriptor. The music manages to combine relaxing with hip -a feat that is seldomly achieved. Urban beats usually lay the foundation for relaxing melodies. Force of Nature, Nujabes and Fat Jon share equal thirds of the release. Highlights include the flute infused 'Just Forget' and the sitar soaked 'the Stroll.' 'Set it off' is a trip-hopped ride while the kalimba looped 'Haiku' is one of a four strong interludes. The two vocal tracks don't help what would have been an otherwise fantastic instrumental album. While this music can work for active listening, it is best employed for ambience. While we know that the music works well in the background of martial arts anime, it can also be a hipster's soundtrack to a romantic evening. Comparing "Impression" with the other four Japanese soundtracks, I'd rate this as one of the best, coming in a strong second place. I'd rank them all in the following order: 1) "[[ASIN:B000G8BGSQ Departure]]" 2) "Impression," 3) "[[ASIN:B000BD133O Masta]]" and 4) "[[ASIN:B000G89T58 Playlist]]." It can be fun to find these songs within the show, but Samurai Champloo is not required. "Impression" is strong enough of an experience that anyone can enjoy it with an interest in chill music.


title: video game music and leftovers

text: "Playlist" is one of four Samurai Champloo soundtracks. Given the eclectic nature of the music, an exact genre or musical style is difficult to pin down. "Playlist" is a combination of instrumental music that combines jazz, dance, ambient and hip-hop aesthetics. A significant issue with this album is that a good percentage of tracks sound like old skool video game music. Video game music fits video games, but the synthetic sound doesn't translate so well to CD. I suppose that there's a place for it in the world, but it caters to a very specific mind-frame. The songs that aren't inspired by video games just aren't that compelling. "Playlist" seems like a collection of leftovers that weren't good enough to make it onto the other three releases. While "Playlist" has issues, the true low is 'Fly,' a vocal track with flavors of Japanese hip-hop and pop. On the plus side, this effort features one sparkler. The first song is 'Thank You,' one the deepest and most beautiful pieces of music this listener has heard in a long time. It's easily one of the highlights in the series. Comparing "Playlist" with the other four Japanese soundtracks, I'd put it in last place. I'd rank them all in the following order: 1) "[[ASIN:B000G8BGSQ Departure]]," 2) "[[ASIN:B000BD132U Impression]]," 3)  "[[ASIN:B000BD133O Masta]]"  and 4) "Playlist." Samurai Champloo completists should make "Playlist" their final acquisition.


title: ultra-groove music

text:
"Masta" is one of four [[ASIN:B000FC2EXE Samurai Champloo]] soundtracks. The album kicks things off with 'Vagrancy,' the funky organ tune that is featured so prominently on the Samurai Champloo DVD menus. Given the eclectic nature of the music, an exact genre or musical style is difficult to pin down. "Masta" is a combination of instrumental music that combines jazz, dance, ambient and hip-hop aesthetics. Despite Force of Nature playing half the songs and Tsutchie doing the rest, there is a great diversity even within these two entities. For example, 'Loading Zone' is a tribute to 70s funk; 'Paranoid' is trance music under the house banner; 'The Long Way of the Drums' is a fantastic drum piece; 'New Dimension' could qualify as electronica; 'You' is Japanese R&B; As if torn out a page of Medeski Martin and Wood's playbook, 'Numbernine (Back In TYO)' is funky jazz. As if to make an eclectic exclamation mark, the mood ranges as wildly as the genres. The vibe alternates between relaxed, dark, funky, rockin' and tripped out. 'You' is the odd man out on this album. Being the one track with vocals, the R&B sensibility is a stain on otherwise chillin' album. It's hard to imagine that 'You' was one of two singles to be released from the Samurai Champloo series. Comparing "Masta" with the other four Japanese soundtracks, I'd put this in third place. I'd rank them all in the following order: 1) "[[ASIN:B000G8BGSQ Departure]]," 2) "[[ASIN:B000BD132U Impression]]," 3) "Masta" and 4) "[[ASIN:B000G89T58 Playlist]]." All in all, "Masta" is colorful ride through urban groove.

Since Amazon doesn't list the tracks, they can be found below.

1) Force Of Nature - "Vagrancy" - 3:08
2) Force Of Nature - "Mist" - 3:44
3) Force Of Nature - "Judgment On" - 3:03
4) Force Of Nature - "Loading Zone" - 4:29
5) Force Of Nature - "Paranoid" - 3:21
6) Force Of Nature - "Silver Children" - 3:56
7) Force Of Nature - "The Long Way Of Drums" - 2:24
8) Force Of Nature - "Sneak Chamber" - 3:15
9) Force Of Nature - "New Dimension" - 3:15
10) Tsutchie - "Raw Material" - 4:52
11) Tsutchie - "Dry" - 4:20
12) Tsutchie - "Breeezin'" - 4:20
13) Tsutchie - "Tubed [Drum Please!!!]" - 4:31
14) Tsutchie - "Pretending To..." - 4:32
15) Tsutchie - "Seventythree (I Ask)" - 4:48
16) Tsutchie - "I Sighed" - 3:44
17) Tsutchie - "Sincerely" - 4:48
18) Tsutchie - "Numbernine (Back In TYO)" - 3:27
19) Tsutchie - "You" - 4:57


title: The ultimate chill music?

text: Smelling of sunflowers, "Departure" is one of four [[ASIN:B000FC2EXE Samurai Champloo]] soundtracks. Like bookends, the first track is Nujabes' 'Battlecry,' the song that kicked off every episode. Likewise, the last track is MINMI's 'Shiki no Uta' (Song of the Seasons), the poetic closer for each episode. There are lots of great animation themes that only exist as a thirty second piece of music or the rest of the song falls short. An example of this is the theme to [[ASIN:B000F8O2QK the Boondocks]] animated show. In contrast, it is deeply satisfying to hear the entire three minutes and twenty seconds of 'Battlecry.' The music between the opener and closer is also compelling. Given the eclectic nature of the music, an exact genre or musical style is difficult to pin down. It has falsely been described as electronica and hip-hop. While borrowing elements from these genres, it is a relaxing combination of jazz with pop, rock and hip-hop aesthetics. While urban music tends to have a digitally processed feel, this project keeps an organic groove that can only be created by musicians playing actual instruments. At times, it comes close to smooth jazz but nu-jazz is probably the best single descriptor. The mostly instrumental soundtrack manages to combine relaxing with hip -a feat that is seldomly achieved. Urban beats usually lay the foundation for smooth melodies. The first six tracks are by Nujabes while Fat Jon plays ten tunes. Given a shared musical vision, most listeners would have a difficult time distinguishing between the two musical entities. The Wikipedia entry for this disc indicates that the song 'Aruarian Dance' receives regular airplay on the XM Radio station Chill. This is for good reason, it's one of the album's highlights. While this music can work for active listening, it is best employed as ambience. While we know that the music works well in the background of martial arts anime, it can also be a hipster's soundtrack to a romantic evening. Comparing "Departure" with the other four Japanese soundtracks, I'd rate this as the best. I'd rank them all in the following order: 1) "Departure," 2) "[[ASIN:B000BD132U Impression]]," 3) "[[ASIN:B000BD133O Masta]]" and 4) "[[ASIN:B000G89T58 Playlist]]." It can be fun to find these songs within the show, but Samurai Champloo is not required. "Departure" is strong enough of an experience that anyone can enjoy it with an interest in chill music.


title: a vintage Star Wars science book

text: For many, Star Wars inspires wonder about what could really be out there, beyond our terrestrial home. "The Question & Answer Book About Space" stands as one of the most unusual books in the Star Wars pantheon. Most licensed Star Wars books retell what's already in a film or expand the Star Wars story with a supplemental or background story. Falling under neither category, this title uses an interest in Star Wars to explore scientific questions about the universe. Thus it stands as one of the only non-fiction Star Wars books. C-3PO and R2-D2 come along as ambassadors for this question and answer session. The following are samples of some of the questions. Is there intelligent life in outer space? Is there life on Venus? How did the Viking robots get to Mars? Where does our solar system end? What is between the stars? Can we see a black hole? Author Dinah L. Moche offers brief and easy to understand responses that are grounded in good science. The book is packed with a combination of NASA photographs and David Kawami's illustrations of Threepio and Artoo. The droids often illustrate concepts and show them on places like Earth's moon and along side the Viking 1 Lander on Mars. At one point, a picture shows what a solar sail spacecraft could look like. It would be many years before George Lucas would eventually give Count Dooku such a ship. Most of the information is still relevant today. Naturally, there have been advancements in the field. For example, Jupiter is reported to have 14 moons, while we've currently found 63. Naturally, Pluto is still considered a planet. While we're currently looking at the retirement of the Space Shuttle in 2010, it is discussed as a new space freighter. The most outdated information regards space colonization. "NASA pictures a space colony that humans could build in 22 years. Shaped like a wheel, it has room for 10,000 people inside. If we started this project right away, humans could have a colony in space soon after the year 2000!" Published in 1979, "The Star Wars Question & Answer Book About Space" is a vintage read and a rare find. Coming from the initial generation of George Lucas merchandise, it is doubly special when considering that it is one of the only non-fiction Star Wars books.


title: The Dynamic Duo of the Drums

text: It is a musical tragedy that the world never had the chance to enjoy an official release by the Charlie Hunter, Stephen Chopek and Chris Lovejoy Trio. It will always be a memorable odyssey for those who were fortunate to see the group live. Up there with [[ASIN:B000002N84 T.J Kirk]], it stands as one of Charlie Hunter's best incarnations. "Brain Trust" is the next best thing. For starters, the drumming is phenomenal. Chopek and Lovejoy seem to share two halves of the same percussive brain. There are times when things are tight enough to sound like one person with four arms. Given the complexity of the rhythms and their arrangements, it's amazing that the two don't step on each other's toes. Trio fans will find instant gratification in this effort -most of the rhythms fit the Hunter-Chopek-Lovejoy paradigm. 'And . . . Boogie' gets the album off to a great start as it features the duo doing what they do best: Chopek holds down the fort on the traps while Lovejoy improvises on a dizzying array of percussion instruments. 'Ming - Na' features Medeski Martin and Wood (MMW) drummer Billy Martin. Playing a balaphone and other instruments, Martin is at home in this environment. Drawing on the likes of releases such as "[[ASIN:B00004S7J4 Percussion Duets]]," "[[ASIN:B0000DJYMS For No One in Particular]]" and his [[ASIN:B000J3Q0LQ Illy B Eats]] discs, much of "Brain Trust" already sounded like Martin's work outside of MMW. 'Knock Yer Mouth Loose' is a reunion of the old Charlie Hunter Trio. Hunter's guitar work blazes.  With 'Jimmy the Zipper,' the group stretches out with Afro-Cuban 6/8. 'Freak Fest' features another guest and an additional highlight. Danton Boller plays his bass in a way that echoes the Sintir played by the Gnawa of Morocco. The CD closes with 'A Very Knowledgeable Man.' This track alludes to the hypnotic metallophones of the Balinese Gamelan. While "Brain Trust" features many highlights, other tracks seem pedantic. Many of the slower rhythms tend to become excursions into avant-garde and post-modern electronic weirdness. Beyond this, the album is only around forty-five minutes in length. Given the length and weaker tracks, "Brain Trust" is a release that may have the most appeal to drummers.


title: A Norwegian Prison Tribute to Johnny Cash?

text: "We Walk The Line: A Tribute To Johnny Cash" is well done. Despite being performed by what seems to be an all Norwegian line-up, "Inside a Norwegian Prison" doesn't sound European. In fact, this sounds downright Yankee when compared to John Langford's vocals on  "[[ASIN:B000006NXZ Misery Loves Company: The Dark And Lonely World Of Johnny Cash]]." The setlist is tops, featuring both Johnny Cash's originals and the covers he played so often. All of the expected tunes are here from 'Get Rhythm' and 'Walk the Line' to 'Big River.' Being well balanced, this tribute even includes some material from the Man in Black's American period. Since a different performer sings each song, it keeps the album fresh. The live production is excellent. Compared to the originals, these renditions lean away from the twang and more towards folk and rock. The concept of a live prison tribute to Johnny Cash earns points for originality. Despite this, "We Walk The Line" is performed too literally to be considered essential. That written, it will have high appeal to those who might enjoy listening to more folksy and rockin' interpretations of the Man in Black.


title: a strong but flawed effort

text: Having listened to their albums and live recordings a zillion times, I'm always looking for fresh interpretations of Pink Floyd. A good tribute pays homage to the parent while simultaneously making the material fit a new environment. Most tributes phonographically copy the original band or fall embarrassingly short in the attempt. Both types are dull. "The Moon Revisited " falls into the first category. This "[[ASIN:B00008CLOA Dark Side of the Moon]]" tribute would easily earn an 'A' as a final exam at the end of band camp's Pink Floyd week. Outside of that, it has little value. That written, there is nothing wrong with this recording. The musicians perform well and the production is excellent. Unlike [[ASIN:B00008A7U9 the Easy Star All-Stars]] that did a reggae tribute of the same album, this is just straight rock. The esteemed Australian Pink Floyd Show also plays literal versions, but it's a live experience. The Aussies appreciate the futility of making such an audio recording. The listener is better off passing this one by and enjoying the original.


title: a strong but flawed effort

text: Having listened to their albums and live recordings a zillion times, I'm always looking for fresh interpretations of Pink Floyd. A good tribute pays homage to the parent while simultaneously making the material fit a new environment. Most tributes phonographically copy the original band or fall embarrassingly short in the attempt. Both types are dull. "The Moon Revisited " falls into the first category. This "[[ASIN:B000002U82 Dark Side Of The Moon]]" tribute would easily earn an 'A' as a final exam at the end of band camp's Pink Floyd week. Outside of that, it has little value. That written, there is nothing wrong with this recording. The musicians perform well and the production is excellent. Unlike [[ASIN:B00008A7U9 the Easy Star All-Stars]] that did a reggae tribute of the same album, this is just straight rock. The esteemed Australian Pink Floyd Show also plays literal versions, but it's a live experience. The Aussies appreciate the futility of making such an audio recording. The listener is better off passing this one by and enjoying the original.


title: a very good ambient collection

text:
Not to be confused with Waveform's ambient dub release "Earthjuice" or Divination's "Ambient Dub, Volume 2," this is the second in a four part series. Like its predecessor, "Earthjuice" is ambient music under the house/techno/trance banner. Contrary to the series title, 'DeMat DubRim' is the only ambient dub track. While similar to the first disc in most respects, the song choice makes this sequel stronger. Always intoxicating, moods range from mellow to hyper. While "Earthjuice" is a very good compilation, it probably isn't worth $40.00 -the lowest price from Amazon's marketplace sellers.

PS. In case you were wondering, Amazon does not currently carry "Aqua,"  volume three in the Ambient Dub series.


title: eclectic ambient music

text: "The Big Chill" is the first in a four part series and should not to be confused with Divination's "Ambient Dub, Volume 1." The term dub is used loosely since this recording does not play dub in the conventional sense. 'Disorientation' is the only track that could even be described as ambient dub. If you're expecting sounds like Augustus Pablo or the Upsetters, you'll be disappointed. The ambient part of the series title is on target. All four discs feature ambient music under the house/techno/trance banner.  Brian Eno wrote, "Ambient Music must be able to accommodate many levels of listening attention without enforcing one in particular; it must be as ignorable as it is interesting." If this is true, "The Big Chill" succeeds and the inclusion of so much non-dub is easily forgivable. For example, 'Desert Wind' has a middle-eastern sound; 'Ketamine Entity' is straight electronica and 'Soufie' has a generically spiritual feel. Heavy on vocalizations, this may be the most eclectic disc in the series. While the folks at "Ambience for the Masses" consider this a classic of the genre, the selection is uneven. Mostly playing winners, "The Big Chill" has a few weaker selections. For this reason, it may only be worth 3 ½ stars. Considering this, it is worth having but not at the out-of-print prices being charged by Amazon's marketplace sellers.


title: great music, but not worth the out-of-print price

text: "Côte Blues" features Miles during some of his golden years. This out-of-print disc contains music from the 1963 Antibes-Juan Les Pins Festival. While "Miles Davis in Europe" plays music from the event, this features five additional songs from the festival.  The band is composed of tenor saxophonist George Coleman, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams. The setlist is magnificent as it includes 'So What' and 'Stella By Starlight.' While the overall sound quality is very good, there are issues. Either "Côte Blues" wasn't mixed well or the musicians moved too close to the microphones at times because there are moments when the bass is too strong and the brass is loud and shrill. I would bet that this music has been remastered and released on some box set like "Seven Steps to Heaven." This is a great disc, but not worth $80.00 -the asking price from Amazon's marketplace sellers at the time of review. Then again one must ask, is any CD worth eighty bucks?


title: I hope they keep doing what they do!

text: "This Is What We Do" is nothing less than a mind-blowing trip into the land of funky jazz. It swings and rocks. The ingredients include a heavy helping of soul and funk with a sprinkling of psychedelia and lounge.  As with the art work, much of the music sounds like it was recorded sometime in the sixties and seventies, drawing on likes of the Meters and Howard Roberts.  The production is partly responsible for the great vintage sound. The disc blends dazzling arrangements with jaw dropping solos. The melodies are catchy and toe tapping. At times, Eddie Roberts guitar work echoes Mike Bloomfield's playing with the Butterfield Blues Band. While the guitar is hot, it is keyboardist Bob Birch who seems to be in the driver's seat.  Jimi Hendrix fans will have to seriously consider the possibility that this quartet recorded a better version of 'Ain't No Telling.'  With Sam Bell's assistance, 'The Tin Drum' is a polyrhythmic feast. Karl Denson affirms the importance of these young turks by playing on 'You Got It All.' As if their jammin' live shows weren't enough, this album catapults the New Mastersounds into the forefront of the scene. If "This Is What We Do" is what the New Mastersounds do, I for one hope they keep doing it!


title: Shipping was SO SLOW.

text: Product was perfect the issue was the shipping time.


title: One Star

text: Too expensive


It seem like some parts did not record on the CD, this is not what I expected according to their website.


title: Very unique throw

text: This throw is very unique and sophisticated in design. The color is soft, and coordinates so well with many different color schemes. The ruffles "dress up" the throw, and lend a look of sophistication.  I like it so well, that I plan to order more as gifts. I am extremely happy with my order!


title: A master

text: This is a fantastic collection of tunes by a master player and singer. Ex Little Feat guitarist with great talent. Don't miss this.


title: Five Stars

text: Love it.


title: Beautiful music

text: These CD are one of the most calming, peaceful meditation music I have ever listened to. I also love the Christmas CD. I have bought 4 extra sets to give as gifts. Just music for my soul. I would encourage everyone to buy these CD's


title: Beautiful holiday album

text: Wonderful  classical music. Will get you in the spirit of the season! Can't wait to listen to it when the holiday preparations begin.


title: Pentatonix + Signed Copy = Awesome!

text: Of course, it is Pentatonix so it has to be five stars. When I saw it was a signed copy I had to get it! The signatures are on the Cover photo, but it is on the booklet and not on the plastic cover. I was glad to see this because if it was on the plastic then it might rub off quickly. Everything about this is great, glad I saw it!


title: Loser in the loudness wars.

text: Way too loud! Shame, because it's a great album. I am sticking with the Virgin Records version.


title: Five Stars

text: Item as described, quick shipping.  Thanks.


title: Five Stars

text: One of the great under-rated albums of all time, and certainly Tom Robinson's high point!


title: Music to rock your baby to!

text: Twenty-Seven years ago, my mom purchased the cassette tapes of these lullabies.  I was extremely happy to find this on CD.  My granddaughter loves them now as much as her daddy did some twenty-seven years ago.


title: GREAT MUSIC FROM MASTER

text: Fabulous album, sound quality is A1. Great selection of tracks. Wonderful for relaxing after hectic work days.


title: Aretha Franklin treasury collection

text: I purchased this as a gift and when I gave it to the person he put it in his CD player and it won't play, I tried it on mine and it just doesn't play.


title: Hearts ARE Lifted Listening to this Music

text: More wonderful hymns from the gifted St Louis Jesuits.  They fill the heart with joy and bring peace in song.  They are the best of the modern hymns.  See my other review of their hymns.


title: One Of The Very Best

text: I bought this years ago and it is still one of my top favorites. If you love big band I have never had any better<br />because a lot of the members that make up this band are "old Timers" that were in the original bands. The musics and sound quality beats everything else hands down, but you have to love Big Band Dance music. If you like the Spitfire band or Bert Kaempfert you will love this one.


title: Five Stars

text: The "Inspiration" in the title captures the theme of this album which is one of my favorites.


title: My favorite Chopin performance

text: I fell in love with his performance at the Chopin concert.  Have been listening to his performance over youtube over and over.


title: I would buy again.

text: Music from another era when romance and crooners were king. I thoroughly enjoyed this set. Turn it on and turn off the lights......a couple of candles and dance with the one you love.


title: I would buy again.

text: Music I haven't heard in years. I would buy it again. Great price and lovely music.


title: I will buy again.

text: Sweet music to my ears. My own grown children snag my music to add to their own. This one was sweet on the ears and the wallet. Came quick and well packaged.


title: I love BTS a lot

text: I love it, I pre-ordered so I got extra, I showed every that I have gotten, can't wait to get the second album that I pre-ordered I will also show that one.


title: Best of the 90's!

text: Music of my teen years. Really touched me.


title: Excellent sound quality

text: Great soundtracks.


title: Great music

text: Excellent


title: Duck Dynasty cd!

text: I LOVE Duck Dynasty.  When I heard a song from this cd on Pandora, I knew I had to purchase it.  It's great!


title: Fast shipping. Authentic

text: Came fast. Authentic in original wrapping. Great album.


title: Great music by a Great Artist!

text: Awesome CD, definitely worth the price and I was glad to finally be able to get this CD. I hope he will do more Hymns albums in the future.


title: Five Stars

text: The best Beatles songs in calming lullaby form. We love it!!


title: great item!

text: my son loves to hear and sing along, most of songs from this album.<br />it was indeed a great buy.


title: Five Stars

text: love it


title: Great store to buy

text: Except for a small dent in the boxes product is great.  Given the distance everything was fast and have information all the time. Great store to buy.


title: Was a Birthday Gift for my Niece

text: Neatly packaged, fast delivery and worth the money. My niece LOVED it


title: if you love Coldplay, you must have it

text: Well, if you love Coldplay, you must have it...


It's a reissue version. Some things are changed, mostly in the instrument department. The vocals sounds as good as on the original album. But I have to say original album sounds  much better. So I'm a little bit dissapointed about the price of this album as I thought I'm buing the original recording not the reissue...


title: Fabulous music!!!

text: Fabulous music. I especially like how they mixed in some parts from Dune the movie.


title: Five Stars

text: husband loved it


title: Five Stars

text: Beautiful singing and choice of songs.


title: Five Stars

text: Terrific mix of songs not often heard by these artists...


title: Amazing, amazing, amazing!

text: One of the most important pianists of our time.  It is great to witness this young genius blessed with so much grace.  I can not wait for his next album or the next opportunity to hear him live.


The CD was not clean and was scratched up.  I was not expecting a scratched up CD.  The CD works but for the very expensive price (23.95 + shipping) I was expecting it to be in a better condition.


title: Best music ever!

text: The collection was just exactly what i was looking for. I cannot tell you how much these CDs mean to me. I play the CDs at least twice every day. Thank you .


title: A children's classic

text: This is a great record. It brought back good memories.  There was not a skip in it. It arrived earlier than expected. I am so happy with my purchase.  I would buy from this seller again.


title: Not what I expected!!

text: Some of the songs of this cd are good but there are songs that they don't sing all the way!


title: who wants Pi?

text: Absolutely hilarious. The DSC at their best. "Its like an over sexed great dane just had its way with me." -Dave: Dave, Shelly & Chsinsaw: Who Wants Pi?: Track 1 - "Who Wants Pi?"


title: Excellent singer

text: Malú is a great interpreter of all kinds of music, pop, flamenco, etc. Her interpretations and the arrangements are exquisite. Also the bonus of duos with great Spanish and Latin American artists make this a collectors item.


title: Over priced item.

text: WAY Over priced


the first disk was quite interesting, but the rest weren't as good. My priest agreed with me.


title: Product was a little damaged, but the CDs'  were ok.

text: Product was damaged but the cds played ok.


title: Great songs, bringing back my "Puberty Teen-Age experiences and ...

text: Great songs, bringing back my "Puberty Teen-Age experiences and memories. Superb sound and clarity, and a great collage of music...


title: fast delivery

text: Listening pleasure doesn't get any better than this.


title: Stars of Christmas

text: I like this cd because it featured great songs that were sung by great singers. Lyrics, music, and voices are superb.


title: Five Stars

text: I loved it


title: It's Time For Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers

text:
Wonderful follow-up to Jonathan's 1985 release Rockin' And Romance.
These albums are among my favorites, from Jonathan's rock and roll years.
I hope for the sake of his fans this hard-to-find album gets reissued soon...


title: We're all at war

text:
This audio course becomes even more relevant in the  information age.

Every activist and every pacifist should "take" this course.

The term "war" subsumes all endeavors involving competition.

This course is available through local public libraries via the OneClick app.
[...]


title: Great to hear Olivero-too bad the great Corelli is Missing

text: Of course, this is not a "great" opera (as Bing would miss no opportunity to point out)-but it is a great opera for vocal display, and passionate singing. Olivero was a legend who didn't get the exposure she deserved. It's a pity given the year of the performance that Corelli was not available as Maurizio-for you would hear the most passionate, and tender tenor singing imaginable. But he is paired with Olivero and Bastianini on other recordings-and spectacular live ones from the Met with Tebaldi.


title: Overall a wonderful Rockin' Blues Album from 3 great musicians.

text: Nothin' but sweet music from great talents!


title: Easy to fly

text: Easy to learn and operate. It doesnt have anti collision protection but easy to manuever.


title: Five Stars

text: beautiful misuc-


title: Five Stars

text: Fantastic CD of classic tunes!


title: Five Stars

text: The overall aesthetics of this album are beautiful. The album is good. Satisfied with the quality as a whole.


title: Great album

text: It’s the Beatles! You can’t go wrong


title: Five Stars

text: Phenomenal. Can't wait to listen to all of the CDs.


title: I love her!

text: One of my favorite singers. She is awesome. Love the album. She is a true vocalist and songwriter. Price Tag is my favorite song on the album.


Everything was fine till I started the last cassette./  It was broken, so I have to buy another one to know the end of the story.


title: Comfort Music

text: What a great CD!  Like comfort food is to the tummy, Louis Armstrong is to the soul!  Love it!


title: Title is missleading

text: We though the was an CD of Neil Sedaka singing his more popular songs, but instead it is his daughter singing his songs. Quite a dissapointment. Wish I had read more carefully about the CD before I ordered it.


title: Wonderful

text: Some of the songs on here are not really my cup of tea, but the rest are worth it. James Marsters is a wonderful songwriter, and some of the arrangements are great! My favorite is Look at Me. If you are a Spike fan, from Buffy and Angel, you will enjoy this cd.


title: ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE

text: Absolute masterpiece, musically and lyrically. I can never listen to it just once.


Great variety, wide ranging music on a nice recording. Gets better every time you listen. Very nice sound; good recording. When I put it on it's hard not to listen to the whole cd.