title: The Third Great Trio

text:
Cecil Taylor's reputation is cemented by recordings made with longtime saxophonist, Jimmy Lyons.  Percussionists Sunny Murray and Andrew Cyrille filled out his great early and mid-period trios (see Nefertiti and Akisakila), while various bassists and other sidemen added to these core lineups to create a variety of Cecil Taylor "Units" from the 1960's to 80s.  After the premature death of Lyons in 1986, Taylor recorded less with Cyrille and more frequently with a variety of players whose styles tended to embrace European "free improvisation" moreso than "free jazz".

The "Feel Trio" of Taylor, William Parker (bass), and Tony Oxley (percussion), occupies a more abstract landscape than his prior trios.  UK native, Oxley, has an especially prickly, angular style of playing, with infinitely subtle gestures that change direction before the coin drops.  He tends to push and pull Taylor in more nuanced ways than the maelstroms of sound heard in earlier days.  William Parker has a meaty, dense approach to the bass that would have easily fit in with Taylor's earlier groups.  Parker is more of a free "jazz" player than Oxley, who ironically had an early history accompanying many eminent jazz insiders (Sonny Rollins, Getz, Konitz, Bill Evans).

This box set appears a labor of love, the sole release of "Codanza" records, documenting 5 nights at Ronnie Scott's in August 1990.  The 10 discs of this set make the "Feel Trio" the most recorded group (and possibly the best) of Taylor's post-Jimmy Lyons career.  Absolutely necessary for Cecil Taylor dedicatees (you know who you are), though obviously not the place to start.


title: Jesus is Victor

text: Inspirational book with a great message.  I felt closer to God after reading it.


title: One Star

text: I assumed that I was buying an album, instead of one song. My mistake!


title: Donnie Rabon has a God given talent to write songs ...

text: Donnie Rabon has a God given talent to write songs and sing. I never get tired hearing his singing. His songs always tell a story and have a purpose. God Bless you and keep blessing others with your golden voice.<br />Thank You!!!


title: ... Christmas gift for my husband and he has really enjoyed it.

text: I bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband and he has really enjoyed it.


title: No Angels are the best Girlgroup of the world

text: When i saw the movie Atlantis i was proud that the No Angels sing together with Donovan his old song Atlantis as Titelsong.And a friend of mine from Toronto saw that movie too and told me that there where no No Angels in the O.S.T. i find it very sad and disapointing that such a good song which is a perfekt fit to the theme of this movie got kicked out in the american version.But for everybody who wants to see the Musikclip (video) go to ...in the downloadmanager and load it down.There you also find the original version from the musikvideo to the great No Angels popsong daylight in your eyes.The too sexy for the american TV version totally stupid.


title: Great CD

text: This is a very good CD with Hola actually my favorite song, but Doomchita is very catchy too. I hope this group keeps getting support since it's one of my absolute favorites. I respect that the company has opted to enlist real talent although not just Korean. Dita-Indonesian, Lea-Japanese, Jinny-Korean American. This makes for a really versatile, talented and pretty group. I hope they get many good songs in the future.


title: good Album

text: This is a good album. It would be nice if the company gave these girls a little more to work with though. The booklet and pictures were very good and the CD is good if short. If you want more from Berry Good (they are very talented) I recommend purchasing this both because it's good and they can really use some support.


title: Five Stars

text: Love the beat the togetherness on. Love the song.  Love Nicki  Want to buy now


title: Five Stars

text: Very good Irish music!


title: this CD will not disappoint. He is an excellent writer of lyrics and ...

text: If you are a Boy George fan, this CD will not disappoint. He is an excellent writer of lyrics and melody.


title: Mozart Vocal Rarity

text: A French recording of some Mozart vocal rarities, mostly in German, some Italian. Vocal canons, Lieder, six nocturnes for 2 sopranos and bass accompanied by clarinet and basset horn, etc. Fascinating, but definitely for the specialist collector. Auvidis 1991.


title: CLOSE TO PERFECT BUT NOT QUITE…

text:
This review is filled with nit-picky, minor criticisms about this new boxed set from SoulMusic Records.  Despite these flaws, I still give the set 5 stars and recommend it HIGHLY.

Considering its $30 - $35 selling price, it’s an exceptional bargain!  With 115 songs over the six discs, (not 116 as advertised) each song costs about 30 cents.  I suffer from severe tinnitus and moderate hearing loss, so my assessment of sound quality is NOT going to match that of folks with healthier hearing.  That said, to my old ears, this set sounds consistently excellent!  Sonically, it reminds me a lot of the Meters discs released by Warner Special Products in the UK and Germany in 2001.  Compared to the Sundazed discs from 1999-2003 (which were also excellent), you’ll definitely hear a bit more bass on these discs.  I personally think that this punchier bottom end enhances the music, but your mileage may vary.

Aesthetically, the package is very pleasing to the eye.  I like the clamshell case.  The artwork on all the discs and sleeves is very nicely-done.  The disc artwork is an approximation of the Josie Records and Warner/Reprise record labels (on which these recordings were first released.)  Personally, I’m not a huge fan of mini-LP style disc sleeves (because I have generally found that discs get scuffed from being slid in and out of them.)  In many instances, you have to fight to get the discs out of those sleeves.  That is NOT a problem here!!!!  The discs slide out of the sleeves effortlessly.  Kudos to SoulMusic Records on matching the discs to the sleeves so the fit is perfect.

The lengthy liner notes, written by Charles Waring (a contributor to MOJO and Record Collector magazines) are very well done also.  The author interviewed George Porter, Jr., Leo Nocentelli and Cyril Neville and the insights of the three are especially enjoyable.  The track-by-track annotation is very nice as well.  (One negative about the liners: a few names are spelled incorrectly, which happens to be a pet peeve of mine.)

It’s a shame that the booklet is CD-sized.  It’s beautifully done and screams out for something larger!  The inclusion of several previously-unseen photos from the 70s makes this set an even better bargain than it already is.  There are a few “contact sheets” reproduced in the booklet (showing multiple photos taken at the same photo shoots.)  Very cool, but once they are reduced down to the size of a 5” CD booklet, they really can’t be appreciated fully.

My biggest issues with the set (and again, they are NOT significant enough to make me discourage anyone from buying a copy)…  On disc 2, “Grass” and “Sassy Lady” are the same song, which is why I said that the set has 115 songs and not 116 as advertised.  (“Sassy Lady” was issued on a 45 back in 1971; “Grass” was first released as a “previously-unissued recording” by Sundazed back in 1999.)  I communicated with Sundazed back in 1999 about this error.  They informed me that they had already been made aware of the issue.  Two years later, Warner Special Products in Europe made the same error on their reissues.  Now, 20+ years later, the mistake has been repeated.  Ugh.

My second issue is the re-sequencing of the tracks.  (Each of the band’s albums is presented in full, but the songs are not in the same order that they are on the original LP.)  This won’t affect you much if this set is your introduction to the band, but if you are a long-time fan, hearing the songs presented in a different sequence might be a bit disconcerting.  I was hoping that the liner notes might help me to understand the logic behind doing this, but there’s nothing there.

There are about 75 minutes worth of Meters recordings that were not included in this set.  (A few of these tracks were issued on Sundazed’s “Kickback” LP, an album that was not released by Warner Special Markets in Europe in 2001.  Others can be found on Rounder’s “Meters Jam” and “Good Old Funky Music” LPs from the early and mid 1990s.  Still others can be found on a wide variety of New Orleans music compilations.  Maybe we can convince SoulMusic to do another release some day, compiling all of these rarities.  They did such a great job on this boxed set; it would be nice to see them become the definitive source for all known Meters recordings!

As I stated before, the sound quality here is similar to that of the Warner’s  discs from 2001.  If you already own those discs, you’ll have to decide for yourself if you want to spend money on a cool booklet with good liner notes and a few cool pictures (and one song that was not included on those 2001 discs.)  If you have the Sundazed discs, you’d get these same perks PLUS you might enjoy the punchier sound of these discs.  If you do buy this set for the sonic upgrade, don’t throw out your copy of “Kickback” since it contains a couple tracks that are not included in this set.  And, if you don’t have ANY Meters discs at all, you really can’t go wrong with this set!!


title: Five Stars

text: A must have for LKJ fans.


title: Fun compilations

text: When I bought this CD set, I had no idea that it was compiled in Israel, and the vendor (Music4Sure) shipped it from Israel! What a surprise, although a pleasant one. This is a fun compilation of Latin music! It is lively and will get your feet tapping. Everyone seems to be having a very good time.


title: Lo que fue el rock venezolano a mediados de los noventas.

text: Se nota la inmadurez en este trabajo pero al mismo tiempo se siente más fresco y poco influenciado que el resto de su catálogo musical. La libertad lírica es prevalente en todas las canciones y suena como rock en su más puro sentido. Fue el primer cd que compre en 1996 y 3 años después me lo robaron. En el 2004 intenté comprarlo nuevamente pero no estaba original. 15 años después consigo uno en excelentes condiciones y completamente original.


title: so happy i found this

text: I'd been looking for a replacement for my old worn out cassette and finally found it! THANKS


title: Beatifull CD GREAT FOR SPIRITUAL MOMENTS

text: This is a wonderful Cd we enjoyed for over a year an always feel comfort, spirituality, and great for motivation and difficult moments<br />Oscar Victoria. Colombia


title: Five Stars

text: awesome


I bought this album after I attended my first GOT7 concert. Came in great condition and extra photocards. Absolutely loved it. C:


title: Perfect!

text: Everything came in good condition, and the album is so good!

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title: So nice

text: Came in great condition


title: Came in perfect condition

text: Everything came in great condition and the pictures are so nice. Definitely recommend for lyOns


title: Pretty

text: A few dents, but otherwise very nice!


title: Exactly what was requested

text: My husband was very excited to get this CD for Christmas.  He had it when he was younger and lost it in a car accident.  My only complaint is that it was shipped in an old LP album cover and he knew it had to be for him!  Other than that, great service.


title: AMAZING - No other words to describe.

text:
Maren's beautiful vocals will stun you. Every song on her CD is instantly catchy, even the acoustic versions! This CD should NOT BE IGNORED!! One of the few CDs that REALLY DO DESERVE 5 STARS!!

Track Listing
1. Hey You
2. Marenation
3. Not Like You
4. Case Closed
5. Dare to Dream
6. Second Nature
7. Someday is Now
8. Just This Once
9. Dreamcather
10. Full Circle
11. Dare to Dream (Acoustic Version)
12. Just This Once (Acoustic Version)


title: Great Album!

text: Another great album!


title: Five Stars

text: I love that my kids get to watch something I grow up with .


title: Five Stars

text: Really great ! Thankyou !


title: Five Stars

text: Wonderful !


title: it is absolutely fantastic!!

text: Yes, it is absolutely fantastic !!!!! I recommend it to anyone who enjoys 20th Century Classical Music. The CSO & Seiji Ozawa are both in top form, and the sound is very good. Fab !


title: Abduction  on Audio

text: I bought this on accident but I'm very excited now to listen to it.  I've read the books, and enjoy listening to books on tapes when I travel.  I received it quickly and in excellent condition.  I would buy from this seller again in the future.


title: Not original classics

text: The so gs were not originals and most of the artist were not very good


title: Excellent last century music...

text: NO REGRETS, TOUCH YOURSELF, BRIDGE OVER ME, and SPECIAL are reasons enough to have this in your collection, as I do!! Just get it.


title: Great cd thanks again

text: It is really cool to hear the Real Book songs. Lap or Non Pedal Steel music is hard to find outside of Western Swing like Tom Morrell and the Time Warp Tophands, Hawaiin music or You Tube. So Keepin it Real and Steelonicus are GREAT to hear so keep it coming. Thanks again.


title: Creative steel guitar

text: Good steel guitar musicianship.


title: Best gift

text: My daughter loved it


title: Of you're a fan of Emmylou Harris buy it!

text: Really comprehensive collection of Emmylou Harris' recordings. Covers most of her early work and some more recent recordings.


title: Five Stars

text: Great album!


title: Five Stars

text: One of his best albums!


title: Five Stars

text: A good album!


title: Maria Victoria collection

text: My wife (who is from Mexico City originally) loves it.  High quality, terrific songs, and is very complete.  Whatever makes her happy....


title: Halfnelson aka. Sparks

text: The album that went by the title Halfnelson, was basically the first Sparks album. Shortly after it was released, it was recalled and renamed Sparks since the brothers Mael decided that it was a more commercial sounding name at the time. I must agree with that assesment, not many people buying rock/pop albums knew that halfnelson was a wreastling hold, and it didn't really fit the music either. This was a grittier band including the Mankey brothers as well as the Mael brothers. Shortly after this Ron & Russel deserted the other band members in an attempt to cash in on the popularity of music coming from Britain, and it certainly seemed to be a good thing for them in the long run, for years people were convinced they were British, and they sold loads of records. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy of the original Halfnelson album, which I loved to pull out at parties and hear people say they were a Sparks rip-off!I truthfully never expect to see this album released since it is pretty much the same content as the first Sparks album, so get that one and be happy, it's still great!


title: Gorgeous music!

text: My daughter has been listening to this CD most nights since she was born more than four years ago, and I still tear up if I sit and listen to it.  The songs evoke the essence of babyhood and childhood and the arrangements are absolutely gorgeous.


title: Disappointed

text:
I wish the songs were the ones she sings on Young and
Restless.  I see where this was recorded in Japan in
1982.  She has a lovely voice, but the choice of songs
were not to my liking. Maybe she'll make another recording
of love songs.


title: Uncommon talent

text: I saw this band in an outdoor bar on Cocoa Beach. Three kids that did amazing covers of U2 and Pink Floyd. Then they went into their own catalog. Usually a band plays at a bar and you simply drink hang out and watch the sporting event playing on tv. The whole time they were playing I was focusing on them. I felt like I paid to see there gig. The album proves these guys have something. Way worth the investment. Abide, I'm Alive, Take Me Away are but a few highpoints in this amazing first effort. Buy it!


title: Type of music that makes you feel good. Great that I finally discovered this

text: I am a 40 year plus guitar player and I can't tell you how impressed I am by the Kingston's ability to play their instruments and sing great at the same time. Also, the music is great. I don't miss the distorted guitars, snarly lead singer and all the rest of that. Their banter with the audience is funny too.


title: The great Chiaki and the great Funamura -- don't miss this one

text: Celebrated Japanese composer Funamura Toru passed away earlier this year.  There can be no better way to remember him than to revel in this collection of his timeless songs brought to life by Chiaki Naomi.  These are saké-soaked atmospheric gems, with Ms. Chiaki making us believe that she has lived them.


title: Best Local Band from EUGENE OR!

text: Best follow up to their debut release “respect what could be a Problem” seen them play at a motorcycle shop off of River rd and the WOW Hall they have three great albums and if you can’t find the first three cds check out iTunes!!! Been a fan of them since they started!!!!! I hope they regroup and do one more for themselves and their longtime standing fans!! I miss rocking their shirts too


Saw this line up perform in February 2014 at Fort Lauderdale and they were superb. This recording confirms for me how absolutely awesome the show was. PJ Olson and Todd Cooper are excellent vocalists and are just as good as John Miles, Chris Rainbow and the others. The live band bring a groove and energy to the songs that wasn't always there in the studio. This is not a pale imitation but a worthy, faithful magical performance that Eric Woolfson would be proud of.


title: Great CD! Not just for Halloween, but for all the music

text: I picked this up since we attended "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party" at WDW this year for the first time and everyone loved the music. This was not an easy CD to find, but I'm glad I found it. The music is all Disney, from the Halloween music to the Princess & Pirates music and the rest. The family was excited to hear it again and it brought us right back to the Halloween parade..... If you love the Halloween music and can find this CD, you should get it!


title: LOVE Tullamore

text: Based in Kansas City, MO Tullamore is a FANTASTIC Irish, Celtic band.  I've been into their music for a long time.  They find their way to a lot of local Renaissance Festivals.  Really great music.


title: not enough chinese songs

text: Not I want and expect.


title: An underrated gem from Williams

text: Williams departs from his more traditional scores for Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets with this original and creative entry. Along with SW Revenge of the Sith it stands as one of his most creative works.


title: Great Purchase!

text: My daughter bought the day 2 version, not the guidebook version. It came with 1 photo booklet, 1 CD(beneath the booklet in photo), 2 posters, 1 photocard, and 1 travel kit that includes multiple stickers and a luggage tag.


title: Awesome purchase!

text: Awesome purchase!! My daughter got the pink version and it came with the CD, 1 photo card, 1 postcard, 1 poster, and one photo booklet. The box and booklet were obviously high quality.


title: A beautiful experience

text:
I first heard Secret Garden over ten years ago when they won the Eurovision Song Contest with the hauntingly beautiful 'Nocturne'. This is the loveliest composition that has ever been entered for this competition and it is also the first in this collection.
  Secret Garden is the name of the duo which comprises the beautiful Fionnuala Sherry (who is an accomplished violinist) and the Norwegian Rolf Lovland who plays keyboards and composes. Fionnuala, as her name indicates, is Irish and this accounts for the Celtic sound and quality of the music. The songs are accompanied by some of the most talented musicians. While the sound is sometimes reminiscent of Enya or even the music that accompanies the Riverdance dancing troup, their sound is distinct. The music is a unique blend of melodic classical music with elements of Irish. At times there is a sound that almost appraoches the highest quality gospel music (and I mean this in a positive way). Thus there is a great variety of instrumentation; one can hear both the Irish National Symphony Orchestra (or on some tracks the RTE Concert Orchestra)yet also traditional Irish instruments like the bodhran (a kind of Irish tambourine/drum) and the Uilleann pipes (the charactersitic beautiful and mournful instrument heard on the title song of the film 'Titanic'). Though there is indeed a strong Irish/Celtic flavour, the melodies are something special and the sound is not raw or traditional.Fionnuala's style is her own combination of classical violin with Irish fiddle-playing. The way she plays is so moving and her timing is perfect.
  I enjoyed all the pieces tremendously, yet like everyone else, I have my personal favourites. I love Nocturne (with the beautiful voice of Gunnhild Tvinnereim), this time sung in English -whereas the original performance in the Eurovision Song Contest was in Norwegian. The soft lullaby melody is similar to some of the songs sung by Sissel (who like Rolf also comes from Norway). Fionnuala perhaps has a different quality of voice but she also sings so sweetly on several tracks. I particularly liked 'Song From a Secret Garden', which will be immediately recongisable to most listeners. However, my favourite song is 'Sona' (Irish for 'happiness'). This beautifully constructed melody is sung in a gentle hush by Fionnuala with a soft chorus of male voices in the mystic Irish tongue. Although I bought this album mainly for 'Nocturne', it was this song, (i.e. 'Sona') that has stayed in my mind.
  Alluding to the origin of the group's name, Rolf says wisely that he would not want to confine the music by placing it in any particular category. The dream one experiences is unique to the listener :"The idea of a 'secret garden' is that everyone has their own".


title: Five Stars

text: Played it often


title: Five Stars

text: Love it....


title: Doesn't disappoint.

text: Wonderful listening while driving. The music can go and be enjoyed way beyond the Christmas season. Doesn't disappoint.


title: The next Barbra Streisand!

text: Played it as the first, second and third song at our wedding.


title: Perfect!

text: Perfect condition and beautiful music. Exactly what I expected.


title: I'm in LOVE!!!

text: I love this CD from the first song to the last song.  This CD provides you with every mood you can imagine and feel.  LOVE IT!!!


title: SMOOTH

text: THE DOCTOR  DID IT  RIGHT.


title: OUTSTANDING

text: THIS IS THE BEST MARVIN  GAYE  TRIBUTE  EVER. HAT OFF  MY  MAN  KILLED IT.


title: WILLIE

text: ALWAYS ON Q


title: SOUTHERN  SOUL

text: REAL GOOD  MUSIC.  YOU WILL BE SURPRISED TRY IT YOU WILL  LIKE IT .


title: Five Stars

text: this is a great album. best southern soul C D of the year.


title: Five Stars

text: super good


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent music


title: I just love Engelbert.

text: I just love Engelbert ..I bought this in the vinyl album...it just sounds great on my turntable and there were no blemishes.....Engelbert as usual at his finest...his songs are relaxing and his voice just beautiful....I just love this album...


title: Five Stars

text: just as I thought


title: black watch

text: a must have for any bagpipe music fan


title: what a pretty picture

text: A classic album, It plays just fine<br />just an addition to the borgir collection


title: Five Stars

text: great stuff


title: Five Stars

text: Loved it!


title: Good Listening

text: This is the best pan flute music you can listen to anytime.  I am glad I found this artist. Happy listening!


title: Jeff's music and voice are beautiful!

text: I loved and appreciated Jeff when he was on QVC.  I purchased this tape when it was released and I play and enjoy it all the time.  I ordered this one to have on hand in case something happens to the first one I bought.  His voice is beautiful.  I always hoped that he would have another tape released.


title: Five Stars

text: love the music


title: This worked out good. I needed the missing disks to add to ...

text: This worked out good. I needed the missing disks to add to my collection. And these are the identical ones I needed. This is a great series and I'm glad I got


title: indie rock just doesn't get any finer than this

text: I am a radio dj, so  I listen to a LOT of music. Not much out there grabs my attention, I have to weed through a lot of very average, very boring stuff... and so when something this good comes along, I get very very happy. I was lucky enough to be in Atlanta, GA a few nights ago and caught their live show at the Drunken Unicorn...FANTASTIC, INFECTIOUS....simply brilliant! I saw the Arctic Monkeys the next night and no comparison, Tapes 'n Tapes has it all. I CANNOT STOP listening to the record. If you want know how good I think this is, consider the fact that I've never been inspired to write a review on Amazon until now. I rate them up there with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah....yeah!!!!!! ( or...quite possibly...better!)


title: As exotic as mescaline and as satisfying as knowing Jesus :)

text: If you don't know, now you know. Listen and be changed. Thank you Chavez for your one of a kind sound.


title: House of Schock review

text:
Gina Schock's first and only solo CD.  Best known for her work as the drummer in the Go-Go's, in 1988 Gina formed her own band with Vance DeGeneres (Ellen's Brother).  Together they wrote the entire album.  Songs like Middle of Nowhere and Never Be Enough should have been hits.  When I listen to 'This Time' Gina seems to speak of the Go-Go's break-up-  ie 'This Time no one else decides for me, This Time'.

Any one of these songs could have been recorded by the Go-Go's.  It is all rock-pop.  In an interview to support the record, Gina noted she was 'No Whitney Houston', but she carries the record superbly.  A must have for any Go-Go's fan.


title: Really like this DIFFERENT

text: It is a behind the scenes CD with some tracks I never heard before.  AKon trying and I mean trying to sing without background music.  Last track is inspiring.


title: Brilliant CD

text: This is a fantastic compilation of some of the best artists from the show. I can't wait to get any others in the collection


My kids and I love listening to this together; they have most of the songs/scriptures memorized. Love that! Amazing music to boot.


title: Nikkole is beautiful and her music is really the best that a ...

text: Nikkole is beautiful and her music is really the best that a pop production can express...great voice and production, this is top class!


title: Light is the shadow of God . . .

text: As a big fan and singer of all kinds of choral music for over 40 years, I am finding this recording to be very moving and lovely in many different ways. Lux Dei means roughly "light is the shadow of God", and this music is transcendent, magical and uplifting, opening our hearts and minds in many wonderful ways. Douglas Knehans is a brilliant and inventive composer who has written very wonderful and challenging music here, surely not appropriate for amateur choirs but in this wonderful recording the brilliance of Douglas Knehans vision shines through. Bravo !


title: What a fantastic and unusual album !

text: What a fantastic and unusual album ! A Native American flute playing Jazz !  Vince Redhouse is a brilliant master of the native flutes and here turns his considerable skill to playing some wonderful original tunes and some classic standards as well. I wasn't sure what to expect but I ended up charmed by this unusual combination. Vince also did a brilliant album back in 2011 where he recorded delightful versions of many classical favorites called Hozhooji - The Beauty and Blessing Within Us. Things are often not what they Appear To Be, but Vince Redhouse can play Jazz AND Classical very, very well on his simple wooden Native American flute and i for one find this completely remarkable and wonderful !


title: A very unusual and adventurous album !

text: A very unusual and adventurous album ! Imagine combining Big Band Jazz, Heavy Metal, Prog Rock and Jazz Rock Fusion and you will be approaching the world of Not Dark Yet. The result is very dynamic, exciting and stimulating. Nathan Parker Smith is surely pushing the boundaries of the known musical worlds and that is always a good idea IMHO. Some of the greatest developments in our history of music have come from composers and artists bravely combining and recombining known elements and styles in unexpected ways and exploring unknown worlds of sound . I say Bravo and it's Not Dark Yet !!!


title: Happy uplifting music !

text:
Wendy & DB make lovely fun music for children and their parents and this is another wonderful album from this great team.
Happy uplifting music with have you singing along and tapping your toes.
You will feel that it is definitely a DOO DA DAY !


title: A lovely collection of classic standards !

text: A lovely collection of classic standards sung by the wonderful Anna Danes with a great band and arrangements. Put this on, and brighten up your day or party !


title: Cathartic and Transcendental !

text: Omkara is a powerful and transformative journey through the Chakras . A fantastic tour de force of Indian classical and popular styles of singing and playing. This double CD set is cathartic and transcendental, helping us to open and align all of our energy centers. Take your Yoga practice to deeper levels !


title: Hallucinations is Girl Power at its best !

text: What a powerful, fun, upbeat, energizing album !  ' Walking On The Sky ' is a total blast . ' Hallucinations ' is Girl Power at its best !


title: Five Stars

text: Hell yeah alright alright hell yeah


title: Sweet Sound and great lyrics

text: I picked up this CD in a bargain bin - and didn't take it out of my player in a month!  Erin O'Donnell has a lovely voice that overcomes her slightly country sound with ease - and with sweet, intelligent lyrics, it's a winning combination.


title: FAMOUS COUNTRY MUSIC MAKERS BY VERN GOSDIN

text: Another great CD by a wonderful Country Music Artist.Vern Gosdin has an unforgetable voice much like George Jones.


title: Relaxation for Women

text: Lifescapes  Relaxation for Women  My cd arrived in mint condition  and I'm very pleased.


title: Five Stars

text: great cd!


title: Five Stars

text: Nice music.


title: Perfect!

text: Included everything mentioned with a few exceptions. Instead of free 6 photocards i received 6 free postcards (double sided) and the mirror is different but i still received one ( a mirror w jk on back). Highly recommend


title: Great product and came on time

text: Works great perfect for what I needed it for.....came in good condition....


title: CD Gift

text: It's a gift, so not opening it.  I'm assuming the CD will work as it should


title: CD ARRIVED ON TIME IN EXECELLENT CONDITION

text: Just as i remembered from years ago private dancer is the song. steel claw seemed to be my moms favorite as she was going through chemo and I didn't know that. I would recommend this cd not only because it's great but because TINA TURNER SURVIVED and it's not a greatest hit cd it's the beginning of new era and it's original and what's love got to do with it was the question.


title: Husband loves him.

text: Had given as a gift. I don't like him. But husband loves him. Great gift for him. Me not so much.


title: I love it!

text: I am so over joyed w/my CD. Josh's music is so uplifting. I am thrilled to be able to play it over & over again as I'm driving. CD arrived on time in perfect condition. Ty.


title: Great purchase!

text: The condition of the disc and casing was great! I have no complaints on this purchase, would buy again!


title: Wrong album

text: The album Ice Cream Cake came in instead of Russian Roulette.


title: Best CD Purchase this year

text: Beautiful recording that captures the special dynamics and interplay of the live setting.


it's for iphone 4,4s, doesn't fit iphone 5,5s

compare  the same phone case i bought on Nordstrom.com , this one looks fake.


title: Love Kumi

text: I absolutely love Koda Kumi.  The song "Say Her Name" was not on any other album but this single so I had to add it to the collection even though I also have Japonesque.


title: If you are into yoga or meditation

text: this is a very good CD to own.  It's not available as a download and it's only a private issue. Sawyer Ward is or was ( I don't know which) a yoga instructor from Ruidoso NM.  She uses a harmonium and a backup percussion but the chants are great and her rendition of Amazing Grace is powerful.  This is not a polished studio performance, which to me is all the better.  This is a heartfelt rendition of spiritual works in an Eastern tradition. All I can say is that I hope at some point, someone makes these available for downloading.  Sawyer Ward deserves to be heard.


title: Just won't play

text: This album is great, we love it as a family but I have no idea with they did with this disc. Will not play in the car, unrecognizable disc format, thought it was just damaged so bought a second and still won't play. Very few options to play it on, the the group and album itself are great, just poor quality disc.


title: Enjoyed this a lot; listen in the car

text: My kids really love the songs, especially the first CD.  Great to have Scripture to listen to!  The second CD is a little less singable, but overall we have enjoyed them.


title: cute

text: cute


title: Deluxe Edition

text: Great music by a great band!!


title: we absolutely LOVE this CD

text: we absolutely LOVE this CD. I am a huge Beatles fan and I was so excited to be able to share the Beatles with my new baby!


title: Five Stars

text: The feeling of the Lord's presence in each song  : )


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent service, banging cd !


title: As advertised

text: As advertised. A great recording !!!


title: Great! Collection

text: I heard one Alan Jackson song on Y2K Country and wanted to hear MORE!<br />Great FEEL Good CD...& in these COVID Times...it's perfect escapism to the SOUTH!!!


title: Great CD!

text: I use this for inspiration and to cleanse my house.


title: Four Stars

text: It was a great single but was looking  for the whole album.  There was no way to ask questions.


title: Four Stars

text: Always enjoy Jerry Lee!


title: Not original lead singer

text: Misleading. I disliked that it was stated that this CD did not contain the original artist.


title: Great music

text: McCartney at his best


title: Yes!

text: On point!! Nothing else to be said other than this is a great product . Nothing more to say thanks so much


title: good teaching tool

text: High quality cards. I am impressed.  These will work well in my class and hold up to use by many students.


Just beautiful... I love it~


title: Five Stars

text: John Williams at his finest...good sound from the Album


title: Two Stars

text: the song sequence and titles do not match up or follow album labelling


title: stan nct stan legends

text: my album arrived in excellent condition and i’m so happy I got doyoung’s cover and yuta’s photocard


title: The ultimate vinyl pressing -- 45 RPM box set

text: This 45 RPM box set from Classic Records on 200 gram clarity vinyl is the ultimate pressing of this recording.  It will always be among your reference LPs to demo your system for friends.  Buy a copy now before the price is only affordable for the audiophile Gods.


title: Five Stars

text: OUTSTANDING CD!


title: I saw these guys in a club in upstate NY ...

text: I saw these guys in a club in upstate NY back when they were just getting started. I probably have a copy of the show on cassette still, but the LP's have long-since been sold off. SO, 'had to have it!' Never Enough!


title: Love this music 🎼 this family has a great gift from God

text: Beautiful


title: greatest ronettes single disc

text: Very happy with this cd as it contains some little played hits that really did not sell that well. The real Ronettes lovers will must enjoy these and the half hearted ones will say what are these tunes!! They should not buy it then!!


title: Great cd

text: Great cd with all great songs


title: Five Stars

text: the most beautiful voice!!!!


title: Five Stars

text: sure would like this on a cd!


title: Five Stars

text: great


title: Five Stars

text: Good


title: An adequate release

text: Loved most of Patsy’s recordings on this album. We’ll done. Quite a few are re-releases that have been mildly tweaked. The duets, however, are a little painful to listen to. Whatever process was used to “harmonize” them, makes them sound draggy. A real shame, as most previous releases by this producer have been stellar.


title: Sadly, a letdown.

text:
I wanted SO BADLY for this CD to be wonderful. I have been a fan of of the VoiceMasters releases since day one, and have enjoyed them all with very few exceptions. I truly love all of the early releases because while they were new overdubs, they stayed true to the style of Jim Reeves, with beautiful orchestration, while still making his magnificent voice the focal point.
Unfortunately, this cd does not do that. The musicians are certainly extremely talented, and top notch. I feel the intention is true and hopefully honorable…but almost every song feels like the musicians are ahead of Reeves, as if they are trying to speed up a stilled voice. There are flaws in the vocal edits, which make Reeves sound choppy in places…”Almost”, “We Could”, and “You Belong to Me” for example. The music is wonderful, but just doesn’t fit the singing style.
The duets are cool, but the “harmonies” on “That’s My Desire” make Patsy Cline sound strange…almost draggy.
The bright spot on this release is the acapella version of “Losing Your Love”. It’s beautiful, and really does showcase the voice of this fantastic vocalist.


title: I was not disappointed. The voice of this great vocalist is more ...

text:
I was very excited to hear when this CD was released. I was not disappointed. The voice of this great vocalist is more clear than ever, and is clearly the focal point of this project. The new instrumentation is top shelf, and doesn't drown out Mr. Reeves, but instead, compliments him greatly. Every song on here will be listened to repeatedly by this life long Jim Reeves fan. Great job!!
I would like to say that there is, and sadly always will be naysayers on these releases. To consider this recording effort a "disappointment", is very strange to me. To refer to Ms. Hones vocals on the duet as "shrill", is totally off the mark.
I would urge anyone who loves, likes, or is indifferent to Jim Reeves music to form YOUR OWN opinion, and give this beautiful CD a listen for yourself.


title: A Gem for All Generations

text: I purchased this CD about 3 weeks ago. This makes 27 various Patsy Cline cds I now have, as I have loved her music for over 40 years. I will say in all honesty, that this is a treasure. Her timeless voice now rings out again in crystal-clear ways like never before, with the exception of The Divine Miss Cline.<br />The overdubs are above reproach. I dare say that any generation, from millenials to baby boomers, will take joy in listening to these new recordings from a true music legend.


title: Another HOME RUN, just in time for Christmas.

text:
I've been just a tepid Elvis fan for years. I have several cds that I listen to occasionally, mostly just re-releases of classic albums and a couple of Greatest Hits compilations.
Earlier this year, a coworker told me about an overdub CD called Elvis:The New Recordings...I was skeptical, until she bought it for me as a gift. I was blown away, and listened to it very very often, and still do...but I digress.
When I heard there was a new overdub CD on The King by the same label, I couldn't wait to purchase it. I wasn't disappointed. The vocals are CRYSTAL CLEAR, with his voice being the centerpiece. The musicians performing the overdubbed music are fantastic. Someone on here said that they drowned out Elvis' voice, but clearly he/she must have been referring to the far inferior CD that Sony put out earlier this year.
The performances on The New Sessions are top notch from beginning to end. The version of Loving You is beyond beautiful. I love the original, but the symphonic tones accompanying this version are just gorgeous. Return to Sender, fantastic! Young and Beautiful is just stunning.
Don't cheat yourself out of a one of a kind listening experience by heeding the empty, petty whinings of a few naysayers.
Merry Christmas, and treat yourself to a new taste of The King.


title: A Great Listening Experience

text: Elvis never sounded better! This is as close as you'll get to having The King perform in The same room you're in. His voice is crystal clear, the overdubs are tastefully subtle, and the overall listening experience is a pleasant one.


title: Anothet priceless gem from Gentleman Jim.

text:
Voicemasters never cease to amaze me! Just when you think you've heard the best of Jim Reeves you can possibly hear,  another gift for the ears is presented.
I love this CD. Even in crowded, noisy venues, Jim's voice and personality are clearly the star.
The loving care and respect for this man that is evident in every Voicemaster release, is undeniably present here. As a Jim Reeves fan for over 40 years, I feel so blessed to be able to have witnessed the arrival of someone on the scene who cares enough about his fans to share, not hoard, these treasure troves of recordings.
Thanks Larry Jordan and Voicemasters for yet another wonderful listening experience from Gentleman Jim Reeves.


title: A Flawless Gem of a Set!!!!! DO NOT MISS OUT on these recordings!!

text: I purchased this set a few months ago, and I LOVE IT. I recommended it to several friends and family members who promptly purchased it also...all of them are extremely pleased with every aspect of this set, from the packaging, to the quality of the SILVER DISCS, to the contents. There is not a single other entity in the world today releasing QUALITY recordings of Jim Reeves, and I find it offensive that there are a select few who seem to have a personal vendetta against the producer and production company responsible for these releases. How they have been allowed to repeatedly slander these people is beyond me. I have purchased approximately 16 different products from the VoiceMasters and H&H Labels over the past 6 or 7 years, and have received only the highest quality product. I own the Bear Family 16 CD set "Welcome to My World", which is a fine collection, but absolutely PALES in comparison to these new recordings. I also own Merle Haggard's "Down Every Road" Box set...once again, a fine collection, but the sound quality is not even close to "The Great Jim Reeves" set, "Jim Reeves: The New Recordings", or "Jim Reeves: Rare and Unreleased". I can't help but think that Mr. Rubinstein has some axe to grind against this label, or maybe he's got something to gain from trying to steer people toward the very inferior recordings of the Abbott Label....<br />I urge any TRUE fan of Gentleman Jim to not be swayed by these FALSE allegations, and not cheat yourself out of a truly unforgettable listening experience!!


title: A Godsend for any music lover!!

text:
This collection of music from the greatest singer of all time is such a beautiful listening experience that it is difficult to put into words. I am a 50 year old single father of a 4 year old son. I have been entranced by the voice of Jim Reeves for over 40 years.
As any true fan of this gentleman knows, the music did NOT die with him in that Tennessee field 50 years ago today. With a love and belief in the timelessness of his music, his wife, Mary, did everything she could with the knowledge and technology available, to keep his music alive, and did so successfully. Unfortunately, with age and dementia, she was taken advantage of by her then husband, and some shady "business partners", and the estate of this great man fell into disarray.
Fortunately, Larry Jordan, a brilliant (and no, I do NOT personally know this gentleman, nor am I related to him in any fashion, other than a love of Jim Reeves music) author put out an excellent biography called "Jim Reeves: His Untold Story" which is the most definitive biography of Jim Reeves ever written. This is because for 20+ years, he painstakingly researched, interviewed so many who were CLOSELY associated with Reeves, and studied this man and his music. It isn't all pretty, but it is FAR from the filth that it has been described as.
I digress...back to this CD. The voice of Jim Reeves is the CENTERPIECE of these recordings. It is clearer, more distinct, and more beautiful than ever. The song "You're Slipping Away From Me" is one that Jim recorded into a little tape recorder as a very rough demo. I first heard it over 20 years ago, redubbed, on the Jim Reeves: Great Performances album. I loved it, because it was new, but the recording itself was horrendous. His voice was muddled, and the orchestration overwhelmed the vocals. The recording of that song on this collection is worth the price by itself. I applaud Larry Jordan and Voicemasters for the labor of love they do for this great man. My 4 year old son can already recognize Jim Reeves' voice and name him. He loves the music already, and the majority of the work he has heard have been Voicemasters releases.
To sum it up, if you are a true Jim Reeves fan, DO NOT believe the stuff put out there smearing the work of Larry Jordan or Voicemasters Records. It simply is not true. Do not judge the music until you have actually listened to it. Jim Reeves himself said he did not believe in life insurance, that his music and demos were his life insurance. What he wanted was to create music that would be timeless, for every generation to enjoy, and I believe that Larry Jordan has succeeded in making this come to pass.
As to the quality of the CD itself, I have been ordering Voicemasters products for many years, and have NEVER ONE TIME received anything less than a completely professional grade product. There are rumors of the cd being a "copy", but I will personal attest that I, and several friends who order these products on a regular basis, have never witnessed anything sub-grade at all about the products advertised and sold. Do not cheat yourself out of a truly unique and beautiful listening experience. Listen to the samples, and make the decision yourself. I guarantee that if you are a Jim Reeves fan, or just someone who listens to classic country in general, you will not be disappointed!!


Another amazing CD of unreleased new material with superior sound quality.  For those of us who never had the opportunity to see Jim or hear him perform in concerts indoors or outdoors, this masterpiece of Jim playing in six different venues with three different sets of band members over a period of five years is the next best thing to listen to and imagine that you are sitting at the front row of the hall.

 His breathtaking voice so eloquent and silky could not be drowned even under the worst of circumstances, rain, or the screaming crowds.  Rather, it soothed his listeners to their cores and his personality shines through in live performances more than studio recordings.  His mellifluous voice that echoes in his studio recordings is even more lavishly displayed in these live settings with clear, rich audio and he is never out of tune.

This is Jim Reeves who has the ability to reach out and touch the audience in powerful ways; who can concoct a story on the spot with his ever so rich booming voice and a man who knows how sweet a song can sound.

Thanks to Larry Jordan for another superb CD.  It was an enjoyment to listen to these live versions of my favorite songs.  It is always nice to hear Jim 's voice at a different angle, in a different setting and sometimes in crazy circumstances as well!  Thanks also to the VM's dedicated talented team who worked on these tracks to skillfully remaster them and for the audio restoration which spelled out the wonderful music.


title: Larry Jordan along with his team of gifted musicians have done an excellent job on this Elvis CD as he has done ...

text:
What a superb CD.  Larry Jordan along with his team of gifted musicians have done an excellent job on this Elvis CD as he has done in the past on all Jim Reeves overdubs, the more recent one being the "The Great Jim Reeves"  filled with 170 songs with tasteful musical  backings and Jim's voice crystal, crystal clear like he had just recorded.

I love this CD and all the songs, some of them heard for the first time.  A few of my favorites were "She's Not You," "Judy", "Love me Tender", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Good Luck Charm", "The Girl of  My Best Friend", " Mansion Over the Hilltop", etc. Thanks to your team of  talented and dedicated group of  musicians who worked on this album, who tastefully remastered  the tracks with the new tools of the day incorporating exquisite musical backings so rich, that resulted in a voice CRYSTAL CLEAR and BETTER than ever before.

If you love the music of Elvis Presley, and love to hear your favorite artist in his enhanced CRYSTAL CLEAR, Baritone voice, BETTER than before, this VoiceMaster CD is a must to your acquisition.


title: Great job as always

text:
What an exquisite CD. Great job as always. It was a good mix of instrumentals, duets and solos. Loved all the songs. Another gorgeous VM production with tasteful music and clear audio face-lift. It was equally powerful and amazing to listen to Jim sing as well as hear him interact with his Opry friends in his deep, mellow voice.

It was also a treat to hear some of the old songs sung by Jim and the other artists and Jim's crystal clear voice giving the impression that you are sitting right there at the show listening to him. Oh, how I wished I had the fortune to sit on one of his shows!

Thank you Larry Jordan for unearthing these rare artifacts and widening the landscape so we, as fans, can have the opportunity to listen to our favorite artist in more than one way. It is always a pleasure to listen to Jim in a different vein.

I am amazed with all these wonderful surprises. We can't thank you enough for keeping Jim's legacy alive. Looking forward to your "what's next on the table."


title: Another beautiful masterpiece of unreleased new demos and new overdubbed gems ...

text:
Another beautiful masterpiece of unreleased new demos and new overdubbed gems tastefully decorated with new musical backings incorporating Strings, Spanish Guitar, rhythm guitar, etc. that definitely highlights Jim's rich baritone voice crystal clear as never before. A few of these songs were totally new to me. Heard it for the first time.

My favorites were "One Little Rose, "Never Take No For An Answer," "I'm Gonna Change Everything" and "Honey Won’t You please come home ", Nobody's Fool, etc. The new musical arrangement is so fantastic that you could dance a couple of these either to a waltz or a swing.

Larry Jordan along with his team of gifted musicians have done a marvelous job again on this collection. He has kept Jim's memory alive by releasing wonderful packages of overdubs with added new arrangements that sets these gems apart from any other label. He uses his talents to turn an unreleased demo, basically raw, to a magnificent gem with exquisite musical backings resulting in a taste you can never forget. If you love the music of Jim Reeves, and love to hear his enhanced crystal clear, intimate, velvet voice, this CD and all the other VoiceMaster CDs is a must to your acquisition.


title: The Great Jim Reeves - 8 CD Set

text:
What can I say?? This 8-CD masterpiece outshines any other production by any other producer and definitely a glorious way to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Jim's passing. A breathtakingly superb - another great VM production which is absolutely stunning. These classics tells the story of a man, his style, of how and what he sings and the manner in which he conveys these feelings which continue to capture the heart of untold millions.

The enclosed 48 page booklet contains a wealth of information on the background details of these gems - on how these were written, sung and recorded. Thanks to Sara for all her hard work and research into the historical facts of these songs.

The clarity of Jim's voice comes alive and stands out in the collection without a doubt. This masterpiece is also filled with tasteful new musical settings that showcase this great artist, not to forget the handsome color pic on the cover of the silver case and the overall range and selection of the music. I loved all the CDs, however, my favorites were the Narrations, the Gospel and the Nashville Sound. The gospel songs, in particular envelopes his view of God and the intensity of his faith which in turn gave him a great sense of strength. His dramatic voice in the Gospel songs touches deeply in times of pain and grief.

Thanks to Larry Jordan and his  bevy of talented professionals (musicians, engineers, arrangers, background singers, etc.) for their amazing skills and  meticulous work that resulted in the production of this treasure that further sparkles Jim's silky voice to shine thru and thru.

There is no words to describe the sound quality of this CD and "Hearing Jim talk was almost as enjoyable as listening to him sing."  This CD is a gem - a keepsake for years to come and I would urge all JR fans to obtain this collection.


title: Must have for any Elvis fan!

text: Awesome songs altogether and great to listen to over and over.


title: WOW!!!

text: You don't know what you are missing if you don't take a listen to Paul. This album is especially good.Recorded in LA with top session players Paul takes you back to the good old days with a state of the art (for it's time) recording of songs that are timeless. Paul is Paul but he can be compared with the great Tom Jones and Englebert Humperdink. There are no gimmicks here. The strings are a full orchestra, the horns are real (no synthesizer). This album is definitely a must for any audiophile who longs for the good old days of vinyl and analog.


title: Five Stars

text: Best concert ever been to. Never will forget this Brazilian singer.


title: Awesome set!  Elvis fans need to own this!

text: Elvis never goes out of style nor can you ever get tired of hearing him sing.  Even after his death he is a man that touches everyone that hears him and captures our hearts.


title: It is nice to have the words to many of my favorite ...

text: It is nice to have the words to many of my favorite Dubliners songs written down where hopefully I can memorize them.


title: Not Texas A & M Aggie Band

text: Read description carefully.  This is not a collection of TX A&M band pieces.  Two songs are TX A&M tunes, but not played by "the band".  I should have read more carefully.


title: Rare Home Recordings

text: The "Memphis Recording Service" did a great job in restoring these Rare recordings to the best sound quality possible.


title: NICELY DONE!!!!

text: Too be honest, I have never enjoyed the way some of the remixes have been done in the past, but was pleasantly surprised with this one and I am glad I purchased it.  It was done in very good taste and does not overpower Elvis vocals at all.  Nicely done!!!


title: Three Stars

text: Nice album, though not as great as their first release


title: Track Listing

text: DISC 1 Side 1 THE LAUGHING GNOME >2 RUBBER BAND >3 LOVE YOU TILL TUESDAY >4 MAID OF BOND STREET >5 SELL ME A COAT >6 SIDE 2 IN THE HEAT OF THE MORNING >7 KARMA MAN <8 PLEASE MR GRAVEDIGGER >9 LONDON BOYS >10 SHES GOT MEDALS<br />DISC 2 >1 SIDE 3 SILLY BOY BLUE >2 JOIN THE GANG >3 DID YOU EVER HAVE A DREAM >4 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO TONY DAY >5 I AM NOT LOSING SLEEP >6 SIDE 4 I DIG EVERYTHING >7 CANT HELP THINKING ABOUT ME >8 DO ANYTHING YOU SAY >9 GOOD MORNING GIRL >10 AND I SAY TO MYSELF


title: Track Listing:

text:
1 Joy [Joy-Orgasm-Youth]  DJ Doktor Megatrip, Luv Bass  5:16
2 Sandoz Tabman  Sickmob  5:03
3 Wicked  Jack The Tab, Mistress Mix  6:32
4 Groove to Get Down  Sugardog  5:00
5 Blue Pyramid  Mista Luv, Virginia  6:06
6 Godzilla V the Space Mutants  Safe  3:33
7 Liquid Eyeliner  Dj Doktor Megatrip, Mista Luv  5:10


title: The good gets better

text: Fresh off the success of their last hit album, "Beatles For Sale," The Beatles are back in the studio producing "Help!," "Revolver," and "Rubber Soul."  We hear various rehearsals from the "Help!" era, all of which are very good, especially the talking at the beginning about the song (the greatest moments in the set are when George asks Paul, "What key is it in?" before "Yesterday" and John's "Sugar plum fairy, sugar plum fairy" before "A Day In The Life.")  The live songs on disc 1 show evidence of the dying Beatlemania, and with new sounds and styles such as "Norweigan Wood" and "Tomorrow Never Knows," touring became boring for the Beatles.  In 1966 they decided enough is enough, and we can hear on this album the bordom of the 1966 concerts.  With tourin out of their way, they created "Sgt. Pepper" and "Magical Mystery Tour," and we hear very early takes of "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "A Day In The Life."  These are all very good and well-presented.


title: This is VERY GOOD!

text: In 1995, the three living Beatles got together for a 10-hour Anthology video set and TV series.  The videos were released along with three 2-CD sets of previously unreleased demos, live recordings, and rehearsal takes.  This is the first of the three, which covers 1958-1964.  The set opens with a rather bad but historic jam with Paul, Ringo and George singing "Free as a Bird." Then we hear the Beatles' first record ("That'll Be The Day") and it's B-side ("In Spite Of All The Danger").  Both of these are pretty good, and give a rare glimpse of the start of their music.  The three of them (at that time) made some home recordings in 1960, and three songs from that tape are presented here.  These represent the good, hard-backed, raw sound that the Beatles were known for in the early days.  Their first record, "My Bonnie," is next followed by other Sheridan-Beatles songs, all of which are glorious rockers.  The Decca audition tape is nice to hear; you can sure tell the difference, though, when Ringo is brought in.  We then rock our way through the ondon Polladium and Sweedan with several great live performances.  The Beatles joke their way through the Royal Variety Show, especially John's introduction to "Twist & Shout:" "Would the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands.  And the rest of you just ratle your jewelery."  We hear great outtakes of several songs from "A Hard Day's Night" and "Beatles For Sale," most notably the 3-part harmony at the beginning of "Eight Days a Week" and the more country-style version of "Can't Buy Me Love."  The great live performances and the early demos and rare studio outtakes combine to make the perfect audio documentary of the Beatles' early years.


title: GREAT BEATLES MUSIC

text: This was a gift for my friend. He absolutely loved it! Great service, too!


title: Michael Elwood Is Making Music Again

text: Michael Elwood put this CD out a number of years ago. It is a masterfully produced album.  Beth Galiger's flute and vocals give a perfect accompaniment. THe content is dark. Michael left music for reasons of health. He's back again. We crossed paths at the beginning of the summer.  I came home and looked for my copy of Hemlock Smile.  I found the case but not the CD.  I ordered a copy, and its even better than I remember.  If you're looking for great music which offers an introspective view of the seventies, eighties and nineties, get of copy. You won't be disappointed.  And if you have an opportunity to hear Michael, don't miss it.


title: Consistently Good

text: I was delightfully surprised to find that Amaral fills their albums with so many unique and listenable tunes, with melodies, hooks, and touching performaces.  I don't speak Spanish, so I can't expound on their lyrics, but their sound really gets to me.  Usually, I find an artist has two or three good songs on a record, and the rest don't quite reach the bar.  But Amaral scores over half on each disk, a remarkable accomplishment that I haven't seen since I discovered Queen in the 1970's.  They sound nothing like Queen, by the way, so don't be confused by the comparison.  I was just thrilled to find my money well spent on albums where one has to keep hitting the advance button..


title: Nostralgic Treasure

text:
Russ Hamilton, whose real name is Ronald Hulme, was born in 1932 and is one of the first singer-songwriters of 'pop' to have come out of Liverpool. He was the first Liverpool artist to hit the US music scene with his song "Rainbow" way before the Beatles.
His first hit in the UK was 'We Will Make Love' which he recorded in 1957 for Oriole Record in UK. However, in the USA, it was the flip side 'Rainbow' that became the hit because according to Russ himself, it was due to US mistaking Rainbow to be the A-said of the single. This led to the possibly unique situation of a single reaching the top 10 in the UK while its flipside achieved the same result across the Atlantic- 'Rainbow' reached #4 on the USA.
Russ followed his first great success with another self penned item, "Wedding Ring" which just managed to reach the top 20. In 1960, he was even invited to Nashville and signed up with MGM record. Other popular songs featured in this CD are "Little One" a lovely lullaby he wrote for his niece in Canada which was his personal favorite. Songs such as "I Still Belong to You", "I Had a Dream", "My Mother's Eyes" and "Reprieve of Tom Dooley" were also very popular in the 50s and 60s. He performed the song "I Had A Dream" in a popular movie "6.5 special". This CD is a rare collection of his more popular songs.


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent very fast delivery


title: I love the artist and her music

text: I love the artist and her music!!!! Very anointed!!!! but the price? oh my goodness , I wouldn't pay that much!!!!


title: Nina Gordon's Masterpiece Album

text: A masterpiece album. This is the 5th time I bought this CD--everybody keeps asking to borrow it from me and I never get it back!


title: Bitch Alert rules!

text: some of their best work - great tunes!


title: Beautiful music!!!!

text: This video is awesome. My mother loves Daniel O’Donnell and she loves this video!!


title: All these reviews are for the Clash...nice job Amazon....

text: Trying to read a review for the Tom Petty London Calling disc....and all the reviews are for the Clash London Calling...which is a great album....curious what people think of Tom Petty though.....


title: I got the poster and the photobook and every thing else but I literally got no photocard💀

text: I got pretty much everything but i got no photocard💀 i got the photobook and the poster and the lyric sheet but i have no idea how i ended up with 0 photocards😭


title: he really liked them, thanks

text: It was a gift for my father!he really liked them,thanks


title: I recommend Map of The Soul, Love it

text: Love BTS music. The box and packaging perfect and love everything that came with.


title: Aesop's Fables at their funniest

text: If you remember the Smothers Brothers, you'll love their take on Aesop. If you are too young to recall these madcap guys, you are in for a treat. I purchased the CD because my old tape of them is just too cumbersome to use with a class of 7th graders -- I teach ancient history. For those teachers out there, be forewarned: some of the word play is a stretch for the kids. But these comedians give a unique presentation of the old fables, making it fun for all ages.


title: Classic Rock the Ages

text: Hughie Thomasson was a rock and roll treasure who was all heart. These songs are great for the<br />Outlaws fan, and there are some great licks in here from the awesome Billy Jones as well.


title: K-POP

text:
K-POP.  I don’t really like writing reviews for music because everyone has different tastes when it comes to music. So, with that said I would recommend you listen to the songs on YouTube before purchasing the CD.  Personally, I like the CD.

This is considered a single CD (multiple versions)


title: PSY-KPOP

text: Bought the album for the popular song - Gangnam Style.  The album comes in a round CD case.  Contains six songs on the CD.


title: found some songs that i did not know were theirs , good collection

text: loved having all their music together , but because of how they were compiled , it was difficult to understand which album some of the songs belonged to.


title: THANK YOU AMAZON

text: Good clean entertainment along with good country music, what more could a your ask for, thank you Amazon


title: Five Stars

text: ok


terrible substitutes for wakeman and anderson.  I really tried but i just dont like this singer compared to anderson.  And Geoff Downes keyboard lines are quite awful. Listen to them carefully.  I am a big yes fan, but no t this version.


title: An absolute seventies progressive rock gem!

text: Premiatta is definitely one of the best exponents of seventies progressive rock. This compilation captures really the best of them and i understand it is all remastered. All virtuosos, PFM display a beautiful classical  influence on their compositions, but they also know how to rock as well.  Emerson, Lake and Palmer signed them to manticore record's and edited an LP  called Photos of Ghosts, with PFM material sung in english from a selection  of their 2 first records. If you like Yes, early Genesis, K Crimson, etc, i  can strongly recommend buying this Premiatta compilation,  or get their 2  first albums, with lyrics in italian: " per un amico" and  "Storia di un minuto" great  stuff.  Per un amico is classified  between the 10 best progressive records ever! It is beautiful.


title: Three Stars

text: This was a gift


title: Exactly how describes in the collection

text:
I love it!!
Muchas gracias l
Was surprised with the extra dvd and cd
It make my nights magical.


Wow!!!  Out of all the cds I have this one has got to be the very BEST one that I own...and my husband agrees!
This cd really surprised me with how great it is!!  I really like Stan Whitmire's piano music and saw his name on this cd so I figured it had to be good. I was not disappointed.
You will not grow tired of listening to this cd....122 songs...and medleys of songs you can sing to. This cd will lift your mood and spirits every time you listen to it!  I had to buy another one just to keep in my car. I've got to buy more of these to give to friends and family.
All I can say is that I Love it, Love it, Love itt!!


title: A Great Presentation of the UKs " Embassy Records "

text:
From the mid 50's to the mid 60's  the Embassy ( UK ) record label was created and existed for Woolworth Department Stores in the UK, afectionaly often referred to as " Woolies ".  These were  " Sound Alike " otherwise known as " Cover Records " imitating the chart hit versions by the artists that made the songs famous.  The objective of Embassy Records were to offer Woolworth Customers a more affordable budget priced alternative as Embassy Records sold at about half the price of the charted Hit Version on the major record labels of the day. Embassy Records featured a Hit Song on each side of the record adding even more value to some of these lower priced gems. By no means were Embassy Records something obscure, they sold thousands of copies of each of the many records they made during the approximate 10 year life of Embassy.

The CD being offered here are  " Cover Versions " of hit Beatles Singles as performed by Embassys own version of the Beatles, " The Typhoons ".  The CD itself is of first class replicated ( not home made or individually burned ) quality. The liner notes include a brief but fairly comprehensive history of Embassy Records, the individual 4 primary members of  " The Typhoons " , well written descriptions and session information on the individual tracks featured on this CD.

The audio quality is excellent on this CD if you consider that the material used for the creation of this CD may or may not be from original Master recordings but quite possibly from well preserved, pristine 45's. My ears tell me that the audio quality on this CD is representative of the audio found on UK manufactured 45's of the era. With many CD re-issues of material from the analog recording era, when it is so called " Digitally Re-Mastered " often times the sound will be altered or played with  such as redistributing the sound to make original mono recordings sound like stereo as well as changes to the original audio levels and EQ . Personally I don't care for this and I am very happy that it sounds like No Tampering of the original sound was done on this CD, and many thanks to the production crew of this  CD for  " keeping it original ". I have not heard any sounds of scratch, hiss from record wear and only a very very slight tracking error wear near the end of a couple of tracks but it is so slight it could be my imagination. You also have to consider these were intended as " Budget Recordings " in the first place. Text info is also on the CD which will display track title if your player has a digital display on it.

There are two Bonus Tracks on this CD recorded in 2010 by two of the original Typhoon members Ray Pilgrim and Mike Rodway, obviously their voices have aged a bit since the 1960's but they can still sing !

Although many people outside of the UK may have never heard or have been aware of " Embassy Records ", just about the whole world knows  The Beatles and for the die hard Beatles Fans out there I can certainly recommend this collection of Beatles Covers as I consider it as part of Beatles and UK recorded musical history.  You can web search for more information about Embassy Records which you may find quite interesting in itself.

I ordered this CD through Amazon.com  ( USA ) making it easy and convenient not having to deal with foreign money conversion ordering etc.  The CD itself was shipped from the UK and arrived in about 10 days in my mailbox here in New York USA  in good condition.

There are several other compilations of Embassy Records that have been put onto Compact Disc.  I wish Amazon would offer those too !


title: It's beautiful. Great sound quality

text: Never heard this music until my mom passed away.  It's beautiful.  Great sound quality.


title: Loved this!

text: Excellent group! Outstanding music!


title: Wonderful item!

text: Loved it! Wish the Queen was still here!


title: My FAVORITE EVER!!

text: This  album is so deeply anointed and transforming.  If you love Jesus you will not be disappointed.  I love anything Jesus Culture and/or Kim Walker-Smith.  This is definitely my FAVORITE!


title: Piano and Chello Duet by Brian Crane

text:
Absolutely beautiful piano music, my favorite. it's so relaxing to sit and listen while drinking a cup of tea.
I highly recommend. I always buy my music from Amazon, know I can depend on them.
Dixie


title: Still great after all those years!

text: Saw LRB in their heyday (1979) in Cincinnati when I was in the USAF. Twenty-four years later, BSG - the vocalists AND songwriters of LRB still sound just as I remembered from all those years ago - awesome. What a treat! Sometimes you CAN go home again...


title: Jackie

text: After seeing Jackie on America Has Talent we were delighted to see that she had made her CD and DVD.  Our whole family thinks she is delightful.  Watching her on TV is like watching any 11 year old (my granddaughters love her voice) and then she begins to sing.  At least purchase the CD so that you can enjoy a thrill of a lifetime.  We purchased the CD and DVD because we wanted our whole family to see this little girl who has a voice of an angel and can compete with Streisand, Boyle and all the others.  Believe me, you will not be disappointed.


title: Best Queen album

text: This is now my favorite Queen album!! 😘


title: Enjoyed this CD

text: Enjoyable


title: Super fast service

text: Love love love! Thank you


title: Best Album Yet?!?

text: Great CD, all the songs are way too good for ID to be human. I originally received the wrong CD (just not the deluxe addition) but the seller quickly reached out and fixed it.


title: JUST AWESOME !!!

text: If you like "STOMP" and oldies - you gotta have this!Great vocals,fantastic percussion,you have to watch the dvd first!


title: So happy.

text: It took me forever to find this, but when I did, I was blown out of the water with prices in the hundreds of dollars... When luck brought me here to find one by this seller I was pleasantly surprised to find this rare item at a reasonable price and it was shipped to me swiftly andsecurely across the country. Couldn't be happier with this purchase. =)


title: Fascinatin'n music/Fascinati'n drummer

text: I owned this record when I was a teenager.It is a great record with a great drummer.Jack Sperling was a great drummer.The recorded sound of the actual drums is fantastic and the balance achived with orchestra is just superb.Great music and great display of musicianship.Excellent recording and I'm glad I founded after so many years.Even if you are not a drummer this is great big band music with great arrangements of songs made famous by Basie,Tommy Dorsey,Benny Goodman,Woody Herman and Ray Bauduc(another great drummer ).


title: Great score!

text: If you love jerry goldsmith! Then theirs nothing else to say.


title: Because of Who You Are Track!

text: The CD was fine but the case was broken when I opened the package. The case was broken at one of the hinges so the cover was loosely fitted on it and easily falls off. Apart from that, it was ok.


title: nothing hotter

text: crazy. absolutely crazy.  nothing hotter.  nothing even close.  some speculate the mixtape was his highest product ever.  probably true.  as proof of how good it is, there was talk about making this an album after the mixtapes tremendous sales.  note there is not even one hater giving one star.  this has been reviewed with unaminous 5 stars.


title: LOVE THEM

text: I love this Band. I went to High School  with Chad and Brian and I think that they are amazing. I try to go to as many shows as I possuble can.


title: Good purchase.

text: The disk and case were in very good shape.


title: Great debut

text: He played on some of Rolling Stones' best albums.<br /> Very good rock-blues guitar work and solid vocals.  Great debut album.  He is an under rated guitarist.


title: it's good for the goose and for the gander!

text: we love this cd... great music with a great message!  the kids want to hear it again and again!  we love it so much we gave it to all the nieces and nephews for holiday gifts!  this cd will not end up in the "mommy can't handle listening to this one more time!" pile... infact, mommy listens to it when she is alone in the car :)  enjoy!


title: Mozart CD

text: Mozart remains on top of the musical cookie. The recordings are OK. Price was good. No complaints.


title: Organ St-Sernin in Toulouse

text: Price OK. Came promptly. A wonderful disc.  The instrument, a superb Caville-Col organ installed in a wonderful acoustic building, is just amazing.  However the playing is also superb.  Musicality of the highest caliber.  Maybe you just need to be a Frenchman to play like that! And, the recording is also very well done. It is really hard to say this is my favorite CD, but clearly one of the top five or so in my collection. It has been played a lot since it showed up.


title: Worst sounding CD ever!

text: Some amazing tunes with a  Brit inclination.  The 60s numbers realky shine.  Pity about recording quality - a let down.


title: Wholesome music

text: Wholesome music. Got to love "you raise me up." Such a great song. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains, you raise me up.....


title: Wholesome music

text: Wholesome music. If youre like me and suffer from road rage. Get this CD. I find that gospel oriented music helps me to deal with really bad drivers!


title: One of the best NC bands of the 90's

text:
These guys were hands down among the best of the best in NC in their time.  I miss seeing them out and around.  For their long time fans, there might be some level of disappointment with this release, as it doesn't reflect the reputation they built around here as a rock band.  This release is a more Mellencamp / Nashville themed collection.

Nevertheless, the songwriting definitely meets the high standards they set as a live band.  The primary songwriter and frontman, Ron Riddle, has a true gift for lyrics and storytelling, and the more stripped back recording here allows that to really shine.

I'd love to see a collection of some of their more "rock" recordings, but as far as I know, this is the only album they've ever released.  Unfortunate for a band as talented as this one.


title: Awesome album!

text: A very solid & original album with Jez unique way of writing real songs to express every human feeling to God. Highly recommended!


title: Aguitar album

text: It is Frank Marino


title: Gift box in poor condition

text: I ordered this as a Christmas gift for my granddaughter the box is so damaged & in poor repair, I won't be able to apologize enough to her. Amazon did not have new product and indicated this would be in acceptable condition. The first time I have been disappointed with Amazon.


Walks you right through the book of Luke.  The music and style are awesome.  Anything Michael produces is excellent.


title: bad

text: a lot of the songs are very poorly recorded, the rest are ok. that all i have to say say


title: STELLAR

text: I wasn't a Trey Songz fan until I heard this CD.  I am very impressed. What can I say? He won me over.  track 3 is my favorite-a good dance track.


title: I liked it.

text: Was purchased as a gift.  For the price and what the receiver was looking for, I liked it.


title: love this c.d.

text: if your a therapy fan you will really like this one ,all the good s***....catchy metalic riffs .one of my favorite rock bands.


title: FINALLY!  A hard band with a POSITIVE message!

text: Yep, it's true--this band cand rock your butt off and not leave you wanting to hurt someone.  These guys have a sound all their own!  Imagine if you will the hard rap-core sound mixed with a little funk and some  RIPPIN guitar parts (originality at it's best!)  This band has created a  new style.  Check out "Heal Me Back" for some hardness, or try to  listen to "Against the Crowd" without humming it for the rest of  the day!  Congrats, guys, on beating the others at their own game--hardcore  with a positive message!


title: Poor Quality Recording! Buy "Ultimate Collection" instead

text: I love Atlantic Starr, but did not like this poor recording of their hits. The energy and sweetness of the songs is just not there.I recently bought Atlantic Starr's "Ultimate Collection" and all the songs sound wonderful! I challenge anyone to play the same song from both albums, side by side, and not hear a BIG difference! Better, highs, lows, sound staging, etc.


Wonderful Thank you for fast delivery and excellent product


title: BAND-MAID

text: great show. only problem is that Kanami's play seems to be muted. maybe it's my copy, I don't know but I feel let down that her excellent work is lost. ONSET one of my favorite pieces, you can't hear Kanami at all and she plays her heart out doing that piece. i'm disappointed that I paid a lot for this product and can't truly enjoy the full effect that BAND-MAID brings to their shows.


This wonderful singer never stops amazing me, she can master any style of music and her voice is always enjoyable.  My favorite is when she sings Mariachi traditional music but I have to say she did a great job singing with banda and her voice is amazing!!!


title: Five Stars

text: 7 years in and this remains my favorite mix


title: Well...

text: This is a fantastic album. A real hidden treasure. Breezy. I can't remember how I know about it. I'm surprised that it doesn't get more recognition.


title: Five Stars

text: I loved Don Ciccone's voice.  This is a treasure


title: Four Stars

text: Great CD of music. It's exactly what I wanted.


title: Five Stars

text: Love Beth Hart! Another great album from an amazing artist.


title: Sweet affordable variety of live performances.

text: For what it is (an unofficial release) the sound is quite good, although it does vary. There are some great performances. Love it.


title: everyone get this

text: The tracks are great. good mix of music. bob is a great storyteller as well.


title: Five Stars

text: 5 stars


title: Perfect Gift!!

text: Purchased to give as a prize for best costume at a 50's themed birthday party. Perfect!!


title: Bought for a gift and secretly listen to the digital version

text: Bought this as a gift for my Dad for father's day and he loved it! I am a Hank fan by proxy and I enjoyed it too.


title: Times Gone By

text: My father Elmo Cozza played in Jack Fina’s band


title: Pay attention when ordering, or put on your glasses, lol!

text: My Bad...........I thought I was ordering an Album/Vinyl


title: Head and Heart on key!

text: We own 3 copies of Stages. Music, concept and incredible voice is a triple threat! And we also saw him in person here in St Louis. Always want to quiet the room when he sings.


title: Very good and fast delivery

text: The quality is very good and my daughter she is so happy cause she got it so fast


title: Fantastic!!!!

text:
The video (as opposed to audio) is just so much better. We play it so often, I'll probably have to purchase another one soon as we'll have this one worn out.
If you're looking for a good Waylon video, he outshines himself in this one & he wasn't even feeling that great when it was produced.
 Wonderful!


title: Superb

text: It was everything was wonderful. I am thoroughly enjoying the CDs. They were packaged well and in good shape when  I got them.


title: Great Quality Tape

text: This tape is really like new.  The sound quality was great (for a tape).


title: The Unreleased Beatles Album

text:
In April of 1969, The Beatles released their single "Get Back" / "Don't Let Me Down." It further established the "stripped down" sound the band had been experimenting with on much of their 1968 eponymous double album (the 'White' Album). May of 1969 was supposed to see the release of the band's 10th album, Get Back, featuring different mixes of the above single and eight or nine other numbers. Ultimately the album was scrapped, re-shuffled, heavily re-worked and generally over-produced by Phil Spector. The album was re-titled Let It Be and was released in mid-1970 to coincide with the documentary film of the same name. It was mostly the same track list.

The original Get Back album never had a proper release. It was bootlegged to death starting in late 1969 (it was recorded in January of that year). Eventually some of the songs came out as part of the Anthology series, and in 2003 Paul McCartney organized his own release which was basically the Let It Be album sans Phil Spector's production. But the original Get Back album would have been seen as a precursor to The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. album. Get Back had a slightly muddy sound that enhanced the documentary feel of the work (it was, like the film, a record of the making of a record) and included bits of stray dialogue and false starts. Spector made a ham-handed attempt at recreating this by including stray dialogue alongside Mantovani-laden tracks and ended up with a schizophrenic mess.

An argument could easily be made that Get Back in its original form would have damaged The Beatles' reputation (although the Let It Be album ultimately accomplished that on its own). The Beatles were so chastened by the Get Back experience that they returned to the studio to produce their most professional and sleek album, Abbey Road, which would also be their last recorded.

But I think while Get Back would have initially received backlash, it would have eventually come to be appreciated in a way Let It Be never quite was. The off-the-cuff nature says just as much about artist freedom as the group's previous albums had, and any album with such great versions of "Let It Be," "Don't Let Me Down," "The Long and Winding Road," "Two of Us," etc. couldn't have caused TOO much controversy.

The one thing Spector and the Let It Be album did give us was George Harrison's fine "I Me Mine" and the definitive version of John Lennon's "Across the Universe," which alone might make the argument for Let It Be. For a few tantalizing weeks in the winter/spring of 1969, though, The Beatles were preparing an album that could have simultaneously maintained their unparalleled level of artistry and busted their burdensome public myth.


title: Good but overpriced

text: Good album but not worth the 45$ overprice


title: Great CD!

text: Very fast delivery!<br />I did have an issue with the Amazon delivery person but the cd and music is great!


title: Music to Love by

text: It is not often that an artist comes along with music that makes one feel good. Stephen Schlaks' "In Love" album rises to forefront for the lilting and at times powerful quality of its melodies and its dreamy aura. Its seems I can never get enough of this music and I am still entralled by it with each new listen. I strongly recommend Schlaks to those who believe in the power of love as a sustaining emotion that can get us through the hardest of times. In world that is currently filled with so much hate it is time to tune into the haunting, beautiful love themes of "In Love" and Stephen Schlaks.


title: SHE CAN SING ANYTHING AND MAKE IT ENJOYABLE TO LISTEN TOO!!!

text: FANTASTIC. SHE SHOULD HAVE DONE IT EARLIER IN MY OPINION. I'M IN MY 80'S AND THIS WAS,IS, MY MUSIC. LOVE THE C.D.


title: I bought this years ago in a cassette and whore it out!

text: The hit just keep on going! Love it!


title: WOOT

text: I rare find. I have been searching for years. first heard this on beaker street  < kaay 1090 > in the late 60,s.. and he say raaaagh !


title: Learn the Bop

text: Excellent condition for age and shipped quickly. Finally, a how-to on dancing the right way for early rock and roll and rockabilly - not swing, Lindy, nor Jitterbug. This set is straight out of the mid 1950s


title: Love his voice and such a nice person

text:
Love his voice and such a nice person.  He was so great in Joseph and

Enjoyed all his songs.  Just saw Joseph, Amazing Coat at Arvada this last year, and sure missed his voice.


title: Excellent!! For the Salseros!! (Salsa Lovers)

text: I bought this album for 1 song i didn't have in my collection..."LLUVIA"...what a song!, both Gilbertito and Tony Vega singing, with Willie's arrangement is a win win combination.  Once i listened to the rest of the Album I was glad i did....excellent sound and song selection.  This is A MUST for any SALSA collector.  Compralo Salsero!


title: very good packing and dynamite music

text: prompt service, very good packing and dynamite music. very satisfied!


title: Five Stars

text: I love this CD! And everything came as stated. Thank you!


title: Incredible Hawaiian music

text: This CD brings back memories of the drama we attended on Maui in 2009. Dramatic.


title: excellent playing/interpretation

text: I greatly admire Altstaedt's cello playing. The interpretations overall take a leaner approach In a period awareness style, especially so with the Schumann so may not be everyone's cup of tea. I really like it. Clean but not clinical. Rubato is not as exaggerated and he does not drag the tempo as some do, so overall tempi are brisk. The Finale is amazing ! Likewise The Rococo variations are marvelously played, with moving moment especially in the VI variation. The last work, Gulda is a rather strange piece, no comment as I don't really get the point, a rather noisy piece; despite this the other 2 pieces are worth the entire album.


title: Love it!

text: Very nice cd and dvd


title: First two Christmas Albums were better

text: Not their best Christmas album, then again, there are only so many Christmas songs.  Don't think I would buy it again.  Most of the original members are gone.


title: Excellent seller and Music!!!

text: Excellent music and very high quality recorded music videos. Leo Dan is One of the best singers of all times. The music have excellent sound. Very good price and fast and excellent service.


title: More fun from Phil

text: Great work by a fine guitarist. There's a "remix" version of this cd that is excellent, also.


title: I love it.

text: So unusual. I love it.


title: Five Stars

text: really good clean copy


title: OK at best

text: OK - I was expecting Goth, like the first one; this is "club" - we used to call it "disco". If you love Dee-lite, you'll like this. Not a ripoff, just a disappointment...


title: Five Stars

text: perfect!


title: Awesome, awesome, awesome.

text: Super cute, super fun, super wearable. All around excellent! I suggest cutting very closely to the tattoo, or you will get the clear residue where you cut it.


title: JUNK

text: Terrible.  Discs full of horsing around.  None of the 'hits' are as they were released.  They're some kind of practice recording.  Junk.  Last Anthology I'll every buy.  Don't buy it!


title: Amazing & original

text: Unknown to me until recently (Jan 2014) this band sounds really fresh & exciting. Not that this type of adventurous music hasn't been done before but there's not a lot of bands doing it these days! Secret Chiefs 3 is another similar large ensemble currently working/touring - which has some cross-connections to Mirthkon (though completely different musically - they both are creating innovative new music).  Reminiscent of Zappa, Henry Cow, X-Legged Sally, Miriodor, Mr. Bungle, etc but they have their own unique sound - largely due to the interplay of dual guitars and dual wind instruments(!)  The playing is great but they seem to strive for an overall "group" sound/approach rather than a lot of solos. This is serious music but delivered in a quirky, fun, crazy way. They don't seem to take themselves too seriously but when you listen to their music you probably will!


title: Five Stars

text: great...fast...accurate,,,great seller


title: Best Keillor story ever

text: As a retired Lutheran clergy person I thought his story of Pastor Ingqvist's Orlando trip was his best ever. Perhaps not his funniest but his most true to life. I thought for sure that Garrison had someone on "the inside" (i.e. a Lutheran pastor) to help write this magnificent story of what true Grace is all about. The story of the pontoon ride is also good.


title: Album in trrrible condition.

text: This item was horrible. The record case is almost completely split open, the album was filthy when taken out of the cover and once I cleaned the album I found that it was cracked from the center all the way to the outside edge.


title: Outstanding!

text: I love audio dramas.  They're better than TV or DVD's because you...and the kids...get to use your imaginations.  And nobody does it better than these guys.  Keep 'em coming!


title: Meh

text: One song and lots of tank sounds.  Meh.


title: Excellect CD. Highly recommended.

text: Excellent CD of flamenco style guitar playing by a highly accomplished guitar player. I hope to see him play in person the next time we travel from Randolph NJ to Delray Beach, Fla.


title: All her cd’s are great

text: Love her work


title: Steve & Kingfish are groovy?

text: I love this band. Support them! Buy all the cd’s


title: Dissapointing sound compared to their similar collections.

text:
I've been thrilled with the sound quality on similar packages by this label on Nat King Cole, Ella Mae Morse & Flatt & Scruggs.  This Sam Cooke set however has major problems, and keep in mind I'm not really an audiophile, but do appreciate good mix / mastering, and a fair portion here is just lousy.  Much more is mediocre at best.

It's a shame since Cooke's comprehensive solo*/secular material is hard to compile and this could have made it a lot easier.  But it's still a worthwhile buy if you're okay with moderate quality sound on a lot of what is admittedly not creme-de-la-Cooke material found in highlight collections.

If you're considering this set you likely have mainstream collections and don't, like some, dismiss most of Cooke's broadway standard-style aka "middle of the road" material as expendable.  IMO that short changes one of the great mid-century voices.  And if like me you're intrigued by those very few artists who ably rocked with a combo or swung w/ a big band with legitimacy...like of course Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, ummm, Ella Mae Morse (obscure except to rockabilly fanatics,) and....who else?  Later on Striesand (yes) but in the golden R'n'R era hardly any except Sam Cooke.

The material's quality varies widely, thus the biggest problem, IMO, is some of the best has some of the worst sound.  Foremost, Tribute to the Lady, because of course a Billie Holliday salute is stacked with stellar songs. But terrible distortion & supper hollow / muddy / tinny mixes abound.  Same is true for much of Songs by...(first album) & Encore (2nd), also featuring the better swing songs.  Swing Low has better sound but spottier selections.  Following suit Cooke's Tour is fine but riddled with novelty tracks to fill out a Sinatra-esque world travel theme.  (Sadly, Come Fly With Me, it is not...)  Finally, Hits from the 50's has some of the blandest material sounding ok.  (However the scattered rare tracks from Hit Kit and I Thank God (a 4 song ep) are just terrible.)

My solution is to replace some of this material via some 2-fer (2 lps on 1 cd) collections of legit remasters which sound fantastic.  Encore + Songs by Sam Cooke is well worth it.  Tribute to the Lady even more so, a virtual 2-fer that dutifully collects choice album / single cuts from stray releases.  These are well chosen as similar quality standards like Holiday would record (she certainly recorded the essential Blue Moon - which is HORRIBLE on this budget release - possibly others.)  I'll be happy with these upgrades, the rest I can live with especially since many of the best tracks elsewhere are on The Man Who Invented Soul box set.

FYI there are later albums not covered here, from RCA and ABKCO, if you're a completist but looking to save money, most of those are on Amazon as mp3 downloads, and have only a small handful of tracks on each that are not covered on the box set or it's ****essential**** (unofficial) 1 disc companion collection Keep Moving On from ABKCO.  I'd grab those stray tracks there and call it a day.  Happy hunting!

(*The gospel work with the Soul Stirrers is of course essential but easy to collect with a one discs best of or Specialties 3 cd complete recordings.  Done and done.)


title: A lost gem I couldnt do without.....

text: Been waiting forever for this to be out in cd format, paid too much but its perfect and though it came from Germany, arrived quickly. If you know Marti Jones then you have to have this one. I cant see why a USA company couldn't put this out but I'm sure it has to do with money. Thank you Germany, you make me want to sing, "Deutschland Uber Alles"


title: Bad live recording,  this is a repeat of my review for same album under different listing.

text: First of all I there is nothing wrong with Etta's performance and vocal quality on this strange recording. This CD includes 9 songs(Respect yourself, I'd Rather Go Blind, Shake Yo' Booty, Dust Your Broom, Summer Heat, Drown in my Own Tears, Can't Turn You loose, Rock Me Baby and Stormy Monday) clocking in at just about 40 minutes. Etta sounds great and I wish the liner notes would say when this album was recorded. Who ever put together this awful package must of thought that these songs were all too long, since every song fades out before it ends. Very weird and annoying. There is also very little of Etta talking, if that is something that matters. It is suspicious that this is on a small label called Quicksilver (and various others), this album does not seem to fit into her catalog. I am not aware of her ever recording this album, but I have not read her book so I could be wrong. So in conclusion only get this poor recording if you must have everything by Etta James, the songs are good and the price is right, just as long as you know what you are getting into.


title: Also look for Best of: The Warner Years

text: I am just hear to let people know that for those who don't need the physical CD or all the songs Amazon now has a online album Best of: The Warner Years, this has 35 songs so 6 less than this collection but also at this writing only $7.99.  So if you are just curious about this Buck Warner period, don't feel you need all 41 songs or just want to save some money check out this other collection as a alternative.


title: Great sounding FM broadcast from Cowgirls Prayer era

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This review is mostly for the sound quality. I am always weary when buying these bootleg radio broadcasts. Most of the time a FM radio broadcast will be good and recorded from at least a professional source but not always. This great recording during what sounds like the Cowgirls Prayer tour (3 songs from that album are featured) sounds great, I am very happy with the quality of this and makes for a nice peak at what her show was like during this year. As one reviewer already noted the 13 minutes Lee Highway Blues was not needed, was probably great if you were at the show live but leaves you wishing for that to be replaced by 3 or 4 other Emmylou songs.

Track list: Roses in the Snow, Tow more Bottles of Wine, Hello Stranger, Beneath Still Waters,  If I could Only Win Your Love, The boxer, One of These Days, Born to Run, Aint Living Long Like This, Prayer in Open D, Thanks to You, High Powered Love, Walls of Time, Get up John, Sin City, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (Rosie Flores on  shared vocals), Lee Highway Blues, and Making Believe