title: no POPCORN WITH A FEELING here...but give it a taste, anyway!

text:
in the 1960s, 1970s, record companies would take studio tracks, overdub audience sounds, and call it a live concert. King, Sun, Modern. sometimes they would "enhance" the real live sound with additional crowd sounds. usually was a mess.

mess or not, James Brown's SHOWTIME, from 1964 (Smash records) at least used all new studio recordings for their faux live album and yes, the album went way up the charts!

most likely, the astonishing sales of LIVE AT THE APOLLO, VOL. 1, must have energized the public into buying another "live" JB. SHOWTIME appears to be his third live, or "live", or live-"live" effort, following a live at the Royal joyous and almost inaudible concoction, but this time we find just a few  "R & B" numbers, which could have conceivably been issued as real competitive R & B singles. we find mostly material from the 1940s, and as such, we realize that this project must have been a labor of love for James Brown, as his "idols" are well represented here, i.e. Louis Jordan, Roy Brown, etc.

great album art work and great, but traditional arrangements of terrific material. downside for less "determined" JB collector > the rhythm and horn sections are quite "generic"...there's none of that low down funkiness found on his hit sides. further, it sounds to this reviewer that the songs should have been arranged in a lower key for the artist, who seems to compensate for this "issue" by (yes, characteristic at the time) shrieking his brains out, especially on the rideouts. I find this incongruousness on later Soul/funk/jazz mixes...but the fans don't seem to care.

deep fans, try it on for size...if you do not revisit these grooves too often, you'll still appreciate them as the kind of thing to motivate James Brown into performing and composing.


title: New edition of Alamo songs by Mike Boldt

text:
Another labor of Love by New Jersey producer/musician/artist Mike Boldt, of course, all about the great battle, but now involving more of the present day historians, in fact, two of the best songs on this CD are CHARLOTTE AT BRACKETSVILLE; and THE PERCH, about present day Alamo people and places.

My favorite cuts are THE WIDOWS CRY and LA CASA MIRANDA....Marty Robbins looks down and smiles, especially on the latter! Mike's voice is to the fore and the lyrics are fabulous.

Mike writes, plays all instruments? ...but with all his efforts, musically and historically, we are left with a warm glow: he really wants the world to never forget what really happened in 1836.


title: for deep fans...some amazing stretches

text:
For those fans who want each take - I say, erroneously called "alternates" here/ actually "outtakes" - to be something substantially different, well, these are not the tracks to rock your boat..or your body.

Elvis rarely reaches any sustained wail, it's mostly a very quiet, near whisper, in something of the Harry Belafonte ballad style. The title tune to WILD... is a beautiful ballad-waltz, if you will...but thee's a sense of strain on Elvis' part. This Reviewer/Fan feels he was not thrilled with the song..or doing it over about two dozen times.

More interesting is his "solo" takes on IN MY WAY and LONELY MAN. (One track held back four years from records; the latter, decades). His voice is pure and polished and the guitar is beautiful. For those who say, he couldn't play, well....dig this.

The mediocre at best, I SLIPPED, I STUMBLED...is here in a variety of non-commercial applications...kinda cute, very trendy...but releasable as a B-side? I've read that Presley's manager wanted it as the flipside of I FEEL SO BAD! Ouch!

This release does not comprise the real, complete sessions some may have expected. But for the price, hey...

Zero notes.

[man, that CANE AND A HIGH-STARCHED COLLAR is a good song. Took 15 years to be issued on record?].


title: Has Love of the Loved!

text:
Apparently all live in the studio with a hard rocking, hard treavellin' beat band: don't understand the "empty" sound on tunes that jumped outta the speakers on EMI/Capitol.

Here are the titles we've read bout over the years and had to the chance to hear in part on the Anthology installment I.

The stars? Harrison and McCartney. I think George's stuff here could have been freeze-dried for a hearty repast on any number of 1963-64 Beatles l.p.s. "Crying, Wating, and Hoping" is beautiful - as usual the guys do an exceptional take on Buddy Holly. Paul's "Besame Mucho" (improved by June, 1962; see Anthology I.) has inrrestistible nervous energy on this January, 1962 try.

The big reason I bought this CD are the three Lennon and McCartney compositions, "Like Dreamers Do", "Hello, Little Girl", and "Love of the Loved", which originally arrived via Beatles' friends' discs. "Dreamers" might catch the extra attention of Roy Orbison fans, as the title sings out the same phrase from Roy's Classic, "In Dreams".

Sound is very good, not great - VG is not up to standards. Hence, 4 big ones, not 5.


title: Mostly rare album cuts!

text: Three hit singles, Get Up Offa That Thing, Bodyheat (Part 1), and Hot Pants... (Part 1); one small hit, Hey America [vocal version], one B-side, Georgia On My Mind [which shoulda been a hit; a 1970 recording, though noted as 1968 in the track lineup], mixed exquisitely with many album cuts, which for 1997, were yet to arrive on CD, domestically: Time After Time [uptempo blockbuster from a 1967 session], Never Can Say Goodbye [a JB number], Woman [the ballad version], Stormy Monday, I Need Your Love So Bad [first JB release]. and others.<br />One of the best "eclectic" collections of James Brown.


title: Very satisfying listening experience

text:
This album was reportedly released without the knowledge of Charlie Thomas - and that may explain the unusual sound balance - rhythm guitar up front, drums muted. But that brings out the voices and what great voices - the pre-Charlie Thomas Drifter's era "The Bells Of St. Marys" Marys" is beyond an album highlught, but a true time-capsule entry. Thomas' warbling on thuis lesser-known nugget is...some kinda wonderful.
Some oldies done at a fast pace, sounding very programmed for the Cabaret circuit; one song, "When My Little Girl Is Smiling", a beat ballad better left on the shelf, is okay, but what about "Adorable"? jk.
Also is alot of stage banter, which may seem a bit out of place at Harvard University...but with all due respect, that's a plus!


title: '60 to '64 Classics

text:
B. B., Albert....and Freddy. Freddy should be tighter in that phrase, a great bluesman from Texas, with an awesome collection of songs, and here are 16 of them, recorded in Cincinnatti for King Records ("King" is unavoidable here...it was the Federal subsidiary...your hi-fi speakers know no difference).
Seems that overseas interests kept the King boat alfoat, as they kept many 1950s Rock and Roll Originators off the Unemployment line (at a time when they should be semi-retired and enjoying a pitcher of lemnade out by the pool). But these cuts are not from that later-'60s era, or from the '70s, when that kind soul Leon Russell produced some pretty persuasive l.p.s for the pop masses.
Standout tracks: "Have You Ever Loved A Woman"?, "You Know That You Love Me (But You Never Tell Me So)", "You've Got To Love Her With A Feeling", and that time-capsule entry "San-Ho-Zay".
Excellent liner notes by Dave Walters - this cat even supplied the back jacket photo!


title: Mostly for Tiny Tim Longtime Fans

text: It's hard not to call this "Tiny Tim Unplugged" (although a 1995 album with that title did arrive from an label in Alabama). But this '94 effort is done apprently only for the engineers and othes at the New York Studio, not in a Concert format.<br />This CD is a nice complement to the book by Harry Stein (Playboy Press, 1976). Tiny's wonderful baritone to falsetto voice box sounds a tad frayed but altogether it hangs in their for many short snippets and for longer, exquisite love letters to his "dreamgirls" of the '40, '50s, and '60s, particularly to "Annie Halsey" and "Tuesday Weld". There's a pretty good poem to a young Elizabeth Taylor; and very strong folk tune called "Whispering Voices", with echos of the gramophone era. A successful meeting of 1914 and 1994.


title: A fan and collector's gem

text:
I was thrilled to find this CD in a great Mom & Pop retailer in the New York area - love those oddballs - love respectable remakes!
I was somewhat *less* thrilled after a few tracks, which sound as if they were taken from vinyl, and have almost none of the sonic "pop" of earlier efforts. By the book, uninspired arrangements of classic Platters material.
Still, with a genius like Williams at the lead microphone, you can't get hurt by any variation on a theme like "On My Word Of Honor", "My Prayer", "The Great Pretender", "Only You", "You'll Never, Never Know".
These solos efforts are not really what they could be for a simple reason - the great singer/stylist set out on his own to create something new, not old - common sense? (I hope).
There are no notes as to sources, and it's odd that some trcaks have time signatures and others do not, but the fidelity definitely improves by "Movin' In", "Second Best", "People Will Say Were In Love" (if you're not now, play this and think of that special one), and "How Come". Most of these have no hit single potential but you know when you're experiencing these emanations commercial considerations fly out the window.
Bonus tracks ensure a real collector's piece: Zola Taylor's "Bark, Battle, and Ball", and "He's Mine" can be played any time of day and four entries by David Lynch, might not have that impact but still bring a grin to the romantic rock afficionado.
Too late now, but maybe next Valentine's day I'll have a fresh new copy to rekindle that relationship. You never, never know.


title: Great music and funny jokes.

text: I had this cd when my sons were little and we laughed so much while listening to it. Had to order another one for old times sake.


title: Five Stars

text: Enjoying this Cd


title: Great gift

text: Dad loved it


title: Love,love,love

text: Love it, the best ever


I like it


title: great service

text: wonderful


title: Five Stars

text: love this cd


title: Sentimental Purchase

text: I'm a 40 yr TP fan. This album was given to me by my husband the day our son was born. So the day our grandaughter was born, I gave a copy to our son. If you're just getting started with your collection, this is a must-have.


title: Awesome Cynergy flashlight

text: Ultra bright light with rechargeable battery. Best light I ever bought. I liked it so much, I bought the wind up cynergy flashlight.


title: Loving it!

text: A gem!!


title: Better than fertilizer.

text: This will super charge your soil and the plants absolutely love it.


title: Five Stars

text: Love it worth it


title: Three Stars

text: Like it but amp dont work


title: Five Stars

text: Another grest one it is so good like a nee one


title: Five Stars

text: Great album very clean


title: Five Stars

text: Great albums


title: Five Stars

text: Love it


title: Five Stars

text: Its the best


title: Journey

text: Love the album


Although I have never heard the cd, I know it will terrific because Anthology 2 & 3 are.


title: Terrific cd! Listen in particular to Lennon's Strawberry Fields ...

text: This is going to replace the current one I own.  Terrific cd!  Listen in particular to Lennon's Strawberry Fields Forever.  It shows the development of a song.


title: Five Stars

text: great group, great album, Rock n jazz cross. I don't know why it isn't carried domestically


title: Quality of recording!

text: This a disk of Alexander Gorodnitsky's Russian songs.  Quality of recording is excellent!


title: Four Stars

text: Ok


title: Love it

text: Great cd


title: Perfect

text: Simply Outstanding!


title: Great VK Mini-Album

text: Versailles was one of the best Visual Kei bands out there. This mini-album is from their original incarnation, before the passing away of Jasmine You. There are only 3 tracks, but they are good ones. The first track, Prince, I would classify as a Rock Ballad type of song. The second track, Princess, is a little harder to classify. It has soft melodic parts and some lightning fast hard rocking parts. Sort of half-ballad, half arena rock. The third track is an instrumental. Silent Knight showcases the incredible skill of the band members. The high adrenaline guitar work in this piece is what got me hooked on Versailles in the first place.


title: Played flawlessly and sounds great !!!

text: Loved everything about it. Packaged perfectly and arrived in great condition.


title: He has a great baritone voice.

text: Though these are older songs of Alan McGill and the voice is not clear as I remembered.  However, since he was at our church many years ago and many times I greatly enjoy them.  The memories  are wonderful.  In person he was a "real" Christian and he lived for Christ.  He often told us how he was best friends of Roy Rogers and his Bible studies were with the Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers, etc.  It was a pleasure seeing him so often and I can't wait to see him again in glory.


title: I am more Metal Carnivore this is organic and earthy

text: I say, Its interesting at least that I actually listened to this album, its very organic, creative almost disgustingly 90s treehungingly vegan. Yeh thats how I as a carnivore describe this. Hit the ground and I can't stop running. For the next release I would like some distortion.


title: I've been waiting for a box set like this for a long time.

text:
This is just an awesome set. It contains a whole bunch of things. First, there are two records containing the album. Then there are another two of the instrumental versions. Next, there is a booklet with great artwork and all the lyrics. Additionally, the box contains some stickers. To top it all off, the whole thing is a functioning chess set with a chess board both in the box itself and on the booklet. A set of wooden chess pieces is included.

As for the quality of the packaging, it is great. The box has a magnetic latch. The vinyl in heavy also. This would be a great set for any album, but this album is especially excellent. If you aren't familiar with this album, you need to hear it right away. Every time I introduce one of my friends to it, they listen to it for a week or two at a time. A hard-hitting, influential, hip-hop masterpiece. RZAs beats peppered with GZAs rhymes stand out as one of the best combinations of that era. This box set can also be found on CD if that is more your speed. I highly recommend getting this limited edition version while you still can.


title: Love me some Gerald!

text: I only wish it had more songs...


title: great music

text: I have loved peter Farmton since I was a teenager in the 70's


title: The EARTH- found, loved, lost

text:
I came to know Rod McKuen in college days of the 60's. His music and words softer than those shouted during the day. Naturally I bought all the books of that time; some still with me; others given needing more than I did. I cannot remember which recording I first purchased with bottle-collected money, but it was either Listen to the Warm or The Sea. Both became my lonely night companion or background during college love. They became 2 of the 5 most loved. Grooves long smooth and replaced a dozen times until the CD came. Then one by one lost took on new meaning. The EARTH, for those who don't know of it, is the middle of the great Trilogy with Anita Kerr: The Sea, The Earth, The Sky and then Back to the Sea. The SEA is soft and ever so romantic even the track,"The Storm"; but, for me, The EARTH is the most cherished. It is oddly my childhood, my running away, searching, falling into love 3 or 5 times a week if lucky. To me, it is the Best of all; especially the track, "When the Road Came Crashing Through". The music is more forceful now then falling back into our first home. It is the one that is not in Cd, and according to Rod's website, will not be. He is old now as I am; his eyes still the same bright, knowing, yet wanting to really known. Why those intrusive drivel of celebrity shows have not sought him out, I do not understand. I suppose the next time I see him will be laying on the sand, watching the clouds and seeing his face form then go away. Then Entertainment might remember him. I do believe Europe will remember him far more than we. He is not played nor read by this text generation.
I replaced the Trilogy a few years back, LPs of course, but for some crazy, maddening moment the only turntable hit the garage and became somebody's toy. My vinyls still sit as they have for almost 25 years waiting. Since Stanyon Street now brings new sorrows, I will have to search out a turntable.
If you own the EARTH, cherish it, savor as fine wine. For it is the only garden of Eden left.


title: Three Stars

text: Not as awesome as I thought it was going to be, but it's good.


title: the sun is a prophet

text: the liner notes explain all  this disc features Sun Ra on the prophet keyboard  the only time he played with it  thanks to band members keeping the flame alive


title: Beacon brilliance brought to liife

text:
i came here just to see if this could be purchased at amazon.  finding it does not really surprise me.  i purchased this years ago from the kind folks at Hittin The Note.  they were kind of the ABB merchandise sellers.

this run of shows is fantastic from start to finish. almost each night they have special guests. some really special guests in fact.  heck eric clapton himself shows up for two consecutive nights.  it is a highlight.  but truthfully each and every night is a highlight. the ABB were on fire this run.  they shine with the brilliance they brought to the game from the get go.  the best of all american rock bands hands down.  and i am a life long deadhead.

as for the price being asked. hey it is pretty fair given the times and the availability.  it is up to you the buyer.  but if you do buy you will fly with the music contained.


title: allman fun for the new century

text: hey i kind of remember buying this through amazon a few years back.  it came from japan.  i am listening to it right now.  not for the first time.  the show from winterland is excellent.  les breas  soars with abandon and the drums  yippee.  boy howdy jj and butch sure could beat some skins. as for mr betts  he shines and shows how he carried the band then.  dicky and duane started a sound that would last till a couple years ago now.  yeah the best american band that was.


title: dance boogie you can not sit still here

text:
i will not be listed as a verified purchase cause i got my copy in the complete perlman warners box set.

this disc stood out on first listen.  i was standing and swaying by the 5th caprice.  hey i did not know who this paganini guy even was.  he was a name in an old ella fitzgerald song.  this music rips shreds and rocks.  i use those words cause these 70 plus minutes of music truly do not have any category they fit into.  i took the disc to a friend that loves heavy metal  and hard rock.  i said lets listen to this guy shred his violin.  heck he was in.  this music reaches all people that enjoy great music.  thank you to mr perlman an of course the composer, who i have been  told was the jimi hendrix of his era.  great stuff to be found here


title: start with disc one for maximum pleasure

text: i have been a fan of the kinks since I first heard you really got me.  this has been quite fun reconnecting with this band.  sure I have a bunch of their records from olden days.  I even have a few cd's of certain records.  but the collection here does justice in showing all facets of mr davies and his band mates. the book is quite informative.in another review someone dissed the material used for packaging.  that's silly.  the discs themselves are quite fine.  does the outer box really matter. yes I love this music and now I could play kinks cd's all the way to l a if  I wanted.  but I don't want to go to l a.  so maybe I should say reno at least.  ha ha.


title: good music  great band that no one knows

text: This gets a 5 star rating because well lets put it this way 5 stars because Barclay James Harvest is a great secret from great britan that few americans have heard of.  some right coasters for sure but i dont believe the band ever made it out here to cali.  that being said a radio dj from the 70's had a saturday evening late slot and he would play european bands that were great but didnt rate with the american audiences.  BJH was one of the first to make a strong impression on me.  Their song Medicine Man was my impetus for more discovery.  BJH never let me down.  I let myself down by losing this record at some time back then.  i never lost the live one or the other studio record i found but this one vanished.  anyway it is a thrill to have it again back on my shelves and the copy that came from ol blighty was in real good shape.  thanks amazon prime and a seller from manchester.  thanks to all involved.  i am addicted to music and amazon prime is a closesecond


title: its not the music i hate. its not the fact that i bought a ...

text: its not the music i hate. its not the fact that i bought a used copy instead of the new offer.  that was my choice i know. when i played the record it had poor tonal quality so i turned it up on a couple of quiet moments.  okay three days passed and last night i went to play another record and found that some residue that was in the groove transfered to my stylus and i think i may need a new cartridge.  i am not sure yet  waiting for daylight  thats all.  i do not think the seller had anything to do with this, i am just complaining


title: Excellent!

text: Love this album.


title: Do not have an LP player

text: My fault for not reading the description of the product.  Thought I was ordering a CD.  Very prompt delivery of product I can't use.  Thank you.


title: OLD BUT TRULY GOLD.

text: ST. LOUIS JESUIT ALBUMS HAVE BEEN A SOURCE OF BOTH COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL INSPIRATION TO ME FOR MANY YEARS NOW. THEY HAVE BEEN SUNG IN MY COMMUNITY WHEN I WAS IN THE CONVENT. AND SINCE THEN, THEY HAVE BEEN USED IN MY CHURCHES, AND THEY STILL MOVE ME TO PRAYER AND MEDITATION WHENEVER I TAKE THE TIME TO LISTEN. THEY MAY BE "OLD" BECAUSE THEY ARE BASED ON A VERY OLD BOOK -- THE BIBLE. THEIR MESSAGE AND ABILITY TO INSPIRE ARE EVER CURRENT. THESE MUSICIANS ARE TALENTED AND I FEEL BLESSED TO HAVE MET SOME OF THEM PERSONALLY AND WAS STRUCK BY THEIR HUMILITY AND THEIR DEDICATION TO GOD. MY CD WAS RECENTLY RUINED AND WOULD LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE. WILL KEEP LOOKING AND SUGGEST YOU DO THE SAME. REALLY IRREPLACEABLE.


title: Great cd

text: Awesome singer and music


title: Four Stars

text: easy listening


title: Five Stars

text: Love it


title: Dusty Springfield: Live at the Royal Albert Hall - 1979

text: Here, we see the next metamorphosis...the transition of the singer we knew as Dusty Springfield from the 60's.  She looks a bit different than what we were used to but what is never different, thankfully, is that incredible voice!  Here she is playful, still commands her audience and is involved in a love-fest  par excellence.  There is a CD included in this set so you can have the audio portion by itself, should you wish to just listen to the music tracks!  She is, quite simply, fabulous!  Although we don't hear it here, this is the concert that Princess Margaret attended and Dusty made her off the cuff remark regarding her being hppy to see that "Royalty" was not only confined to the box!  She was, of course, referring to her very large Gay following and the "Drag Queens" who adored her.  She was forced to make a written apology to the Princess and did so, gladly...or, perhaps, not so gladly...LOL!  From the opening strains of "The Bitch is Back" to her closing number, this is the Dusty we knew and loved.  It's an unforgettable concert and one every Dusty fan should have in their collection.


title: Great Music, Great Artists

text: Love the album.  Sammy Cahns music is wonderful, and I love hearing it song but various artists.


title: Nostalgic music 😍😍

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title: Rest in Peace you genious

text: His music is beyond good. I don't get tired of listening to his master pieces. The world lost another master @ what he did. His music will live on.


title: los guaraguao

text: i like this cd i recomended is old spanish music from venezuela is classic heart it and i know you will like it


title: Super!

text: Each time we play it, I enjoy it better.  Try it - you'll like it!


title: This is the first Taylor  assume voiceless

text: I like the selection of hits use in vehicle


title: Muy bueno

text: Excelente


title: Couldn't be better

text: Love it


title: The Future of R&R w Classic Roots

text: J.G.'s follow up cd is absolutely groundbreaking & a true marvel! Edgey, dark & powerful lyrics w superior musicianship.Gets bttr w every spin..very Dylanesque w a T. Waits twist of pure utter brilliance. Well wrth every bloody red cent...swell spent! Leaves ya gasping for more. Simply refreshing, real & rare talent to be discovered & treasured.Stellar stuff. Bravo."The Future is Wide Open"


title: too expensive !

text: would love to  hear this - can't afford it - can't believe Cubby wouldn't price this for the middle class


title: good

text: quality is good as expected


title: Five Stars

text: A good mystery and fun to hear!


title: Pretty, but just OK

text: The title is better than the music! I must have listened to a different album of Troxell's. Pretty, but just OK


title: Best Christian Singer - ever!

text: If you love Sandi Patty- this is here best!


title: great quality

text: adjustable fit, great quality


title: Nice

text: Nice


title: Revolution

text: BlackPink in your area!!


title: Just Love Stevie!

text: Just love Stevie Wonder - great price & seller!


title: Very peaceful.

text: Makes my evening to listen to such beautiful music.


title: It was okay

text: I bought it since I heard a few songs made by Christopher Cross.  Those songs were not on this album which disappointed me.  I will buy another of his albums which lists the songs.  The music was nice.  His voice and that of his singers were nice.  Everyone was on key and no one skipped a beat.


title: Winter Wonderland

text: I only like about half of the songs on these three CDs. Other people may like most or all of these songs. I recommend this seller.


title: Best girl band ever.

text: Lots of great Bangles music.  So sorry that they retired.


title: Love it

text: I love all his CDs. He has a beautiful voice.


title: I LOVE THIS CD ---ESPECIALLY IF YOU WENT TO IRELAND IT WOULD HAVE THAT MUCH MORE MEANING

text: I went to Ireland and saw this group in Dublin--I had the best time and want to go back to the country and see the club--THE MERRY PLOUGHBOYS----I loved the cd.


title: costoso pero lindo regalo

text: creo que le venden a uno papel l verdad vale la pena ver feliz a mi hija, pero esto no vale mas de 15 dolares


title: Solar Sailors

text: Good Folk Songs from Beyond the Stars


title: Four Stars

text: Nice music to listen to.


title: Four Stars

text: Very calming to the ears.


I like both flute music as well as piano music.  This recording combines both instruments in a very pleasant way.


title: Great protector

text: Great phone protector.  Dropped on concrete.  Phone suffered no damage.


title: Three Stars

text: I wish there was less talking between songs and that it went just from song to song.


title: Fascinating....

text: This is an excellent peek into the music of the time of Jesus.  And, the CD was in perfect condition.  I enjoy owning it!


title: Frozen CD

text: Granddaughter loves it!


title: Five Stars

text: Very pleased with purchased.


title: Nice Mozartiana

text:
I think that this represents the CD that I have just listened to (but the documentation on this site is a bit vague).

First, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik." The first movement begins crisply. It is competently done, surely. The famous opening notes begin this version in a promising fashion. The trills by the strings are performed quite well.  A reasonably lively pace. This closes out nicely, too.  The second movement, andante, is played well. This movement may not work quite as well as the first, but it is still satisfying. The allegretto (3rd movement) starts off nicely. Sprightly, I would say. . . . Finally, the fourth movement (allegro) begins at a quick pace and is energizing to the listener. The piece ends with considerable gusto.

Second, The Serenade in D major (Haffner). The first section begins nicely, with considerable energy. The movement develops nicely. The second segment is labeled "andante," and is more contemplative (as one would expect than the first section of this piece). And so on. There are eight sections to this work. The eighth part begins at adagio, and is elegiac. Later, we see allegro assai, as the pace picks up. Energy develops as the piece moves toward its conclusion.

This is, overall, clearly competently done. However, I wish there were notes to accompany this, providing context on the conductor, the orchestra, as well as the music itself.


title: Great Music

text: This is really a great CD.  Who knew Thurl Bailey could sing. And Marvin Goldstein's piano is always fabulous!! We really enjoy this CD.


title: Great Stuff

text: While this "Live from the Archives" leans towards acoustic, the abundance of great live performances puts it near the top of the entire series. Almost nothing tops Train's Led Zeppelin medley from #12 - so good one as to make one see the group in a new light - but this one has fine musicians doing some of their best-loved songs.


title: A Great old time/jazz instrumental cd

text: The music on this superb instrumental album is a creative mix of old time and jazz with a bit of bluegrass - thankfully without the banjo - thrown in. The playing by Johnny Staats (mandolin) and Robert Shafer (acoustic guitar) is truly inspired, and the ambiance is casual. A great cd in which to get lost in the magic of music.


title: Stunning

text: Behind all the corn pone humor, Homer & Jethro were great musicians. Playing it Straight/It Ain't Necessarily Square combines the duo's two straight-ahead jazz albums and the cd is a breathtaking display of musicianship. Here Homer plays nearly every jazz chord and inversion on the planet, and Jethro shows the soloing skills that influenced everyone from David Grisman to Chris Thile. The song selection is slightly dated and there is a lack of variety (too many fast songs) in the latter half of the cd, but the playing is jaw-dropping. Hard to find, but worth the search.


title: Odd Choices, Great Music

text: Some of the artist choices on this are odd - why no Bob Dylan or Nirvana? That said, I was very impressed with the performances. This is an album of great music.


title: Fun, loose masterpiece

text: Done in two or three recording sessions, this mostly instrumental album shows Don Reno, family and friends at the top of their game. About half the cuts feature flatpicker extraordinaire Tony Rice and - for some reason - he is especially adventurous on this outing, doing some riffs and runs not heard on any of his own releases. A very tough album to find, but worth the search.


title: some of her later recordings

text: no one collection has all of her hits; this one contains many from the latter part of her career.


title: They're all good

text: She has a mellow, recognizable voice that's almost mesmerizing, and this is a great collection of her best pieces.


title: Lots of her songs

text: She had a great singing voice.  I am not a country music fan, but her voice excels about the musical environment.


title: Wasn’t great at all

text: Terribly disappointed , waited damn near a month for nothing .


title: terrific

text: just what i wanted. the seller has a great collection of hard to get music


title: Five Stars

text: fast delivery, item as described


title: This CD deserves a Grammy Award

text:
These 3 musicians must have mental telepathy with each other as the piano, drums, and bass compliment each other perfectly.
I like the tempo chosen for the melodies;  the songs chosen are an eclectic blend of American standards, along with some Latin numbers.
The piano renditions are perfectly backed up by just the right amount of percussion and the arrangements seem to end perfectly.  Their music is like a perfect bouquet of flowers, with just the right amount of musicality.


title: Great Group

text: Iconic group full of Superstars..! Great CD


title: Five Stars

text: My favorite CD to go to sleep to....


title: Five Stars

text: HAPPY WITH PURCHASE


title: Wonderful!

text: Love her voice... All 3 albums are wonderful!!!!!


As expected from a great cast and a superb conductor , maestro Bartoletti , who died three years ago. I always like "live" recordings.

GB
September 2016.


title: Great album

text: This is one of the best albums by Karmin.  I wish they were still making music as Karmin and didn't become Queen Herby.  Oh well.


title: Thanks for the great product

text: The CD was perfect and the service was great.


title: Interesting historical time piece

text:
Audio quality pretty good for 1968

Video quality is ok, but it is from 1968 after all


title: Great find for any avid Buckley fan !

text:
If youre like me, any new unknown jeff buckley live take, or interview or new cover song by jeff is precious as gold !

these recordings are a great quality and the little bits of jeff talking, i hadn't heard before getting these cds!


title: Great nostalgia!

text: Great music of its time.


title: Hot

text: This is so hot it will hasten global warming. Excellent for all music lovers. You do not have to love Hip Hop to love this.


title: Pure Genius

text: DJ Skee and NJ Devil boost The Game to a level of excellence unsurpassed by any artists living or dead. Everyone must listen to this brilliant work!


title: Five Stars

text: Nice. Dr Réagan


title: Love it!

text: This album gets in your head. Love it!


title: Great band.

text: This band is one of my favorites from my youth.


title: Five Stars

text: Great CD


title: like

text: gift...person loved it


title: very used

text: Very used for price


title: Powerful sleep inducer

text: Received this CD as a gift some years ago, put it on my iPhone and iPod, and used it to relax enough to sleep when traveling on business or vacation.  The music is hypnotic, lovely, relaxing, peaceful...so many adjectives and all are appropriate.  I lost the CD, gave away the iPod, changed my cell phone in March 2013 and have been searching for this CD ever since.  I tracked this music down using one song; " In The Beginning"  on a website called Grooveshark.  On an odd chance, I checked Amazon today, and here it is. I just made my purchase and can't wait for the CD to arrive.  Highly recommend this for those who find it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep.


title: Two Stars

text: This CD was not a professional quality cd, returned it.


title: Wonderful early music

text: Three great albums in one package (2 cd's). I had these years ago on cassettes and am so glad to finally have them on CD.


title: This is my FAVORITE Christmas CD

text: This is my FAVORITE Christmas CD.  Jeff's voice is ANOINTED, and the songs are fabulous.  I've had this since it was an offer for a donation to TBN MANY years ago.  I was able to purchase another a couple years ago.  Highly recommended!


title: Dancin' The Night Away

text: Dancin' The Night Away, 1988 Silver Eagle by Warner Special Products, cassette or cd format. I want to purchase this CD, but I need to know what songs are on this album.  Could you tell me the Tape Number on this album?  I'm mentioning the first song on Side A from each tape.  Is it Tape 1 with the song "Good Times"?  Is it Tape 2 with the song Brick House?  Could it be Tape 3 with the song "Hot Stuff"?  Please help me figure out which tape you have for sale.


title: Great music.

text: Great music.


title: Terrific!

text: Love, love  this excellent recording!


title: Fill your heart and home with this and it will change your life!

text:
It arrived on time and it is perfect! Kristin is so humble!She is not a show boat like some worship leaders and never draws attention to herself.
I got this because of a very anointed song called I'm no victim. As a rape survivor this song is very meaningful to me.
But there is another song I heard for the first time called Never Ever about Gods faithfulness!
Its all so beautiful!


A superb CD with the Amazing Tony Bennett singing  his best selling songs. A classic collection featuring unforgettable songs like: "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "Smile,""I Wanna Be Around," "Where Do You Go (When Nobody Loves You?)" and many many more. A collection from this classic American crooner tha has sold more records than anyone else in his long career. I recommend this CD to anyone that enjoys great music.


The wonderful gospel sounds of J.D. Sumner and The Stamps presented here in classic songs.  I treasure for any fan!


title: Does not come with photocard, damaged packaging.

text: item is not new, is opened and comes with no photocard!!!! order somewhere else.


title: Four Stars

text: A wonderful CD,always amazing. So soothing,wonderful


title: Nice...

text: Nice ass, Carlos!! I oughta know!! ;D  " Gone"  is a great rockin' punk tune!!


title: No article.

text: There is no article about Prince in this magazine. They just devoted the cover to him, that is all. Very disappointing.


title: not what expected

text: i ordered a CD which i thought was by jason lee of memphis blue and received a CD from an unknown person.  i asked before purchashing if it was the jason lee of memphis.  maybe they forgot my question.  anyway, i received a full credit, so am satisfied.


title: it was a great radio show

text: when they came out with the TV version I could never watch it. the voice of the radio marshal and the TV marshal were not the same. To this day I cannot watch the TV version.


title: more old time radio

text: i love old time radio it's a shame that hey stopped radio programs for tv.  with radio you could work and keep busy instead becoming a couch potato.


title: Five Stars

text: Just as described👍


title: This is great

text: I love anything by the BeeGees,  so this is a great choice!


title: Good Listening

text: I loved seeing this group in person and it was nice to hear their sound again. I think anyone who likes gospel will like this CD. It's good listening.


title: Great Gospel Music

text: The Original Hinsons---can't be beat. Love the sound and the message in the songs. Great group to just sit and listen to. Would reccommend this CD to anyone who loves good gospel music. What a blessing.


title: Great recordings. Almost studio quality.

text: Very impressive live recordings.


title: Another Great Mojo Magazine Extra!

text: Mojo magazine would reward purchaser with free thematic CDs. I do not think that the magazine is still in print but, they had put together a number of great compilations by artist like james Brown, the Isley Brothers, etc. They don't just give you the usual dreck, they dig deep. Change the Beat is a compilation of the NYC underground sound in the 80's. If you were in the City or were part of the Bridge and Tunnel crowd that frequented the lower east side clubs in the 80's, you will recognize many of the tracks. If not, you are in for a real treat. Authur Russel's, Hop on Down is like nothing you have ever heard. Funky, rhythmic and very strange in a good way. Curtis Mayfield's How Do you Like Your Love has one of the most infectious guitar breaks of any late 80's recording. It is a full blown disco record with strings and all but, well worth for the 'wait for it' moment towards the end. Chaz Jenkel of the monster track Glad to Know You, gives us a B-sider here with 3, 000,000 Synths. I like James White and the Blacks, Sax Maniac. There are a lot of other songs that were played in downtown clubs, but are left of disco and house music but eclectic and good nonetheless. Buy it if you can find  it.


title: Five Stars

text: Nice and funky electro and new jack vibes. Some cheese, but a few rare gems.


title: Two Stars

text: I should have known better.


title: I love the Crabb Family music

text: I love this CD. I have had it for almost a year. It is great.


title: Great

text: Easy listening


title: Beautiful

text: Very nice easy listening


title: Left Out the Best Song!

text: This 2 disc version is really a one disc version. The first cd us just a remix of TOOM which is totally unneeded as the original produced by Daniel Lanois is a masterpiece. The second cd is live versions of the songs but they left off a live version of Million Miles, the best song on the album. To get Million Miles live you have to buy the much more expensive Deluxe Box Set.  And at 43.00 for 2 cds this is no bargain either.


title: Outstanding

text: Extraordinary music, passionate singing, wonderful playing.


title: Recommended.

text: Important, well performed music by Louise Talma, the first woman composer to be elected to American Academy of Arts and Letters. Recommended.


title: Georgie

text: The album that benson on the map.  No scratches


title: Nice album

text: Condition great,  vinyl album was flawless and in mint condition.


title: Five Stars

text: All three CDs are an excellent source of relaxation; very calming and peaceful.


title: Good value

text: Will be a classic.


This is an AWESOME CD. We listen to it constantly. My 7 year old always wants to hear tobyMac or Andy Mineo. My ONE COMPLAINT  is that there are only 7 tracks on this cd. 8-/ Too short for a full priced album


title: Five Stars

text: These products definitely were great, so was the service. thanks. PC


title: Terrific!

text: Great!  I would like to see the availability of more CD's featuring Yossi Azulay.  I would esp. like one where he sings "Boi Beshalom" with the Music Kids.


title: Get it on ebay...

text: Nice CD...  I think $900 is a LITTLE  HIGH for one though.  Check on ebay..


title: Five Stars

text: Arrived in primo condition. Really enjoying listening to the single & the instrumental version.


title: Great fun gift

text: Got this as a gag gift and it was perfect. Don't hesitate.


title: Just Mickey at his best... alone with his guitar on a stage. What a voice.

text: One of my favorite albums of all time (and I’m not a country fan). Beautiful voice and funny stories between songs. Haven’t heard it in three decades, since I packed up my records and turntable. Might have to dig them out and digitize this. If you’ve got a turntable it’s definitely worth a purchase.


title: Irish Boy Band

text: I have followed this Irish group from the beginning...they take so many contemporary songs and make them their own...their originals are great...they have fantastic voices and I enjoy listening to them anywhere, anytime.


title: Awesome Set!

text: Wow, great package, super great price!!


title: Great album!

text: What a talent!!  Great album!


title: Five Stars

text: Best songs !


title: If you like piano music, you'll love this CD

text: I love it!  Mulder is a talented musician, and the backup of the orchestra makes it even more special.


title: Awesome Gift for the Hoilday's

text: Wish there were more to buy/. Gave as a gift!!


title: Talented supergroup!

text: Great music.


for the price $16, signed by her guaranteed by Amazon super cool


title: Five Stars

text: Love these girls, I’ll miss them 😭


title: Great Product

text: Since receiving this CD I started using it for my over dramatic separation anxiety dog. I have seen improvements in his behavior when I am out of the home. I used to have neighbors say "is that your dog barking constantly?" No it only is once in awhile which I have also added the thundershirt tot he mix!


title: No Surprises

text: Just replaced my old CATS CD that I had played out and scratched. This came quick and was the version promised.


title: Great 💜

text: Perfect !! Came with photocard and poster. I reccomended to all my army friends :)


title: Sir Neville Mariner and the Academy at their best.

text: This is probably one of my favorite recordings of all time.  Back in the day when there were actual classical radio stations, with knowledgeable hosts like Obie Yadgur, ( with all due apologies to the hosts of Sirius Channel 76), the Academy of St. Martin in the Field under the direction of Sir Neville Mariner  was always a favorite.  This recording "The Academy by Request" takes some of their best material and turns it into a sublime playlist.  I own it in vinyl, I recorded it on a cassette (back before CD's), and I also own it now on CD.  I have also gifted this CD to several special folks in my life.  It is a keeper.............


title: Five Stars

text: Love Lee Strobel!  Highly recommend to anyone.


title: Best for the money

text: Works better than the portable changer, but it is best if you bolt it down or to a wood base.


title: Five Stars

text: Beautiful cd. I listen to it everyday!


title: Great find

text: Came perfect & played perfect. My dad loved it & I thought the songs were just great. Lol Expensive, but worth every penny.


title: Macy should do more products like this

text: love this product


title: Fantastic if you like country

text: Some<br />Of his best songs


title: Only one SACD but still a good value.

text: This is not a "2 SACD" set, its one SACD and one CD. Otherwise its great.


title: My favorite album.

text: This is the original album. The iTunes version doesn’t have some of the songs from here that were later


title: Exactly what I was looking for

text: You know how you have those cd's from years ago that you are fond of listening to over and over. Well when it came time to put my music library onto my ipod - this cd was no where to be found. Since I still have a cd player in the car - and the price was right I bought it and I'm very happy to have it again.


title: great cd

text: great cd


title: Hsppy

text: Well packaged great little cd. I'm happy with my purchase.


title: Always Good to Listen to

text: Their music never disappoints


title: Recommend

text: Good tunes and Eric on drums is accompanied by very talented other artists.


title: Need This

text: Wonderful cd


title: Nice Listen

text: Nelson is my favorite smoothjazz sax player and he never disappoints


title: An enjoyable listen

text: I'm a fan of Acoustic Alchemy; this cd didn't disappoint


title: Five Stars

text: Amazing! All four of them. Play this record all the time!


title: Love

text: Great cd.


title: Beautiful music

text: It's Elvis. Nothing else to say.


title: Wonderful music.

text: Great holiday cd


title: Five Stars

text: dolsky is the best


title: Can't go wrong with Kindermusik

text: I know that Kindermusik is very different from many other children's music CD's, but that's why I really like it. Even better, the tunes seem to catch the attention of children and they will soon be singing the lyrics. I like that its not overstimulating so I can play it in the classroom and the children can listen or sing along without becoming too loud.


title: The new Age Patsy Cline

text: What a great range of talent!


title: Four Stars

text: Price is to high


title: Mary Hawkins Rocks the house

text: This is a CD anyone would fall in love with !!!!!  it gets you dancing loving and groveing. a must have the collection


title: Love

text: The songs are so beautiful! They really get to the heart of the song. My particular favorite is Ain't No Mountain. His voice is so pretty and it suits the songs meaning.


title: Happy.

text: Good condition.


title: Stephen Stills joined Manassas after saying so-long to CN&Y

text: Some of the cuts have the usual Stephen Stills sounds and sensitivities, which to us are enjoyable.  Other cuts are just so-so.  Maybe he thought he was growing as an artist.


title: Robert Greenberg is a wonderful teacher

text: This course is a must for any fan of JS Bach and baroque music.  It is in-depth and thorough and Dr. Greenberg is a delight to listen to.


title: missing songs

text: This isn't really the Pastorale album, many of the songs from the double album are not included. The songs that are on this CD sound good but it's just not the album I remember so fondly without all the other songs.


title: Five Stars

text: Anything by Lynda Lemay is superb!


title: Great music. VERY fast delivery from John Rubinstein - ...

text: Great music.  VERY fast delivery from John Rubinstein - VERY good price too!


title: Excellent

text: All the great Don McClean songs in one CD. Love playing in the car


title: Great time machine type music!

text: Even though I was born later than most people who would remember this music in their time, I adore music from the 60's and was totally happy with this cd.


title: GREAT

text: It is great !!!


title: Ahead of Her Time

text: This cd is da bomb. Bought it years ago. Still jammin'. Her lyrics are the straight up word of God. I just wish it was still being published. Track Listing:--- 1. Renew Your Mind --- 2. The Way --- 3. When The Storm Comes --- 4. Keep Your Light On --- 5. Don't Stop --- 6. His Word Is True --- 7. Then There Was You --- 8. There For Me --- 9. In The Name Of Love --- 10. Te Amo Mi Dios ---


title: The ones, the only, I think…

text: If your a fan of The Pat Metheny Group since the beginning ie., The White Album, American Garage and even to some extent Watercolors, Eberhard Weber sat in because Mark Egan had prior commitments, then  this and Blue Asphalt are the only available live documentation of the original group. One was even an ECM promo release.  I guess not even Manfred Eicher thought to record any of their U.S. grassroots tour those years. Personally this was, and is still, my favorite version of Mr. Metheny’s  group. There was a raw energy to them.  Recording is pretty decent by todays standards. These were recorded in the late 70s.  These were released on the now defunct JazzDoor label which had dozens of live performances by dozens of artists.  I’m sure Mr. Metheny will be fine if he doesn’t get a royalty check from the sale of these.  He’d probably smile and remember how simple life was back then…


title: An incredible piece of music...

text: Early Wolfgang Muthspiel circa 1996-97. Much different than his output at the time. In the company of Marc Johnson and the late great Paul Motian he puts out a rather abstract yet approachable cd. Had this been an ECM release it probably would have been noticed. Also the artwork alone is worth the purchase and reminiscent of the wonderful JMT label at the time.


title: Absolutely beautiful music!

text: Love this artist, love the cd


title: I miss this era.

text: Classic jazz album of the seventies with the top session players of the time.


title: Who knew?

text: Who knew the handsome gentleman possessed such a fantastic voice?<br />Blended with the other Village People vocalists I had no idea of David's talent.


As a composer myself, I seldom have had the rare opportunity to discover such a work by one of my contemporary colleagues of such haunting beauty.  This is a work which deserves many performances in future.  It is a work of consummate craftsmanship but, more than that, of often white-hot inspiration, especially from the Angus Dei to the end when the work has built up to a fever-pitch of vocal expression and emotion.  This is the work of a truly great composer.


title: Defective cd

text: Have ordered 2 cd’s recently and both defective


title: Be Careful What You Seek

text: I guess the product is great.  The service is questionable.


title: It's David Bowie

text: Not sure Bowie ever put out something that WASN'T good. A bunch of the songs are duplicated on Hours but they're somewhat different versions.


title: Okay

text: The first CD is great, the other 2 not so great in my opinion.


The songs are like what you would hear on an 80's childrens show.  Saydi's voice is on key but it is not a soloist voice. She has a nice voice for a chior. The Lyrics are educational but the music is very dated.


title: A rare recording by a great virtuoso, and one of the great vinyl cello LPs

text:
I've owned these recordings on vinyl since the 70s, and I've nearly worn them out!

For some reason the Prokofiev concerto is not as highly regarded or recorded as often as its sibling Sinfonie-Concertante for Cello and Orchestra.  The Cello Concerto was not particularly successful at its premiere.  Years later Prokofiev reworked it into his Sinfonie-Concertante (giving equal weight to the orchestra).  Although Prokofiev obviously used much of the same lyrical melodic material in both, these two *children* are suprisingly different!  The concerto is more chromatically angular and unashamedly mischievous, while the Sinfonie-Concertante is well behaved in comparison.  This concerto is devilishly difficult, another example of Prokofiev's lack of empathy for mortal humans, requiring, like all great concerti, blurring dexterity and speed, a wide range of tonal colors, and fingering/strumming techniques.  Christine Walevska rolls up her sleeves and digs in enthusiastically, taking all the obstacles in stride.  She is very expressive in the lyric moments and very impressive through the more mechanical virtuoso passages.  Inbal and the Monte Carlo orchestra (the only recording of them I have ever seen/heard) are wonderful accompanists, following Walevska and Prokofiev on this careening journey perfectly, expertly.  Why we haven't heard them recorded in the other repertoire I'll never know.  The sound on the original Philips LP recording was always a cello demo, with great presence and realism.  I listen to this recording a lot.

The Khatchaturian concerto makes a nice contrasting piece.  It is a more well-known, more "cinematic" work than the Prokofiev, stylistically.  It also contains much chromatic harmony and requires great technical and sympathetic musical skills.  Here, as in the Prokofiev, Walevska soars over the score and elevates the work with her playing, seems to be completely inside the music; and the Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra again are most sympatico.  It's a justifiably famous concerto and one of the greater works by Khatchaturian.  The sound here is similarly terrific, and I give the Philips engineers great credit for making both these recordings sound so great, even back then.

The Khatchaturian might be the more well-known concerto, but this disc is like visiting a friend and making a new, better friend in the process.


title: A propulsive Rite of Spring paired with a dynamic Petrouchka, with a choral gem thrown in!

text:
TThis combination of Stravinsky's music has appeared a few times on DG CDs, and it might not seem like a top contender among so many recordings of the same music, but it is. It's unusual to pair different conductors on one disc of Stravinsky ballets. But, it turned out to be a very good match.

Rite of Spring:

I first heard the Tilson Thomas recording of Rite of Spring while in college, working in record stores in the early 70's. I still have the LP. Critics at the time did not take this disc very seriously. I mean, how could you seriously compare a 20-something conductor from California's San Fernando Valley (dude!) with, say, Pierre Boulez or Pierre Monteux, or Stravinsky himself?

But in the event, you'll understand why Tilson Thomas won the Koussevitsky Prize at 24, was then appointed the associate conductor of the Boston Symphony, why DGG signed him up to make several records in the early 70s, and why he worked with Stravinsky, Copland, and Boulez, on premieres of some of their music while still at university!

His is a propulsive, exciting performance, and the Boston Symphony sound great, very tight. The brass in particular respond to Tilson Thomas, who seems guided by the ballet's narrative, and treats the music almost as symphonic poem, less so as dance. He does not overemphasize sudden tempo changes, but highlights the violence of the rhythms and orchestration. The result is raw, impetuous, unrelentingly energetic. Tilson Thomas was already familiar with this music, inside and out; he recorded the premiere of the 2-piano version with his fellow USC student, Ralph Grierson. Thus, we hear a lot of detail (which I think shows great collaboration between conductor and recording engineers), and Tilson Thomas brings out the textures of this fabric of sounds - although the recording is over 40 years old, the remastered sound is something to marvel at. This is the recording of the Rite of Spring I listen to most often, by far.

Petruska (1947 version):

I had to do a double-take when I first heard this CD, because Dutoit's approach to Petrushka is similar in overall handling to Tilson Thomas' recording of Rite. Dutoit here conducts the London Symphony, not his own Montreal orchestra. But the LSO is a superior orchestra. They play the music as though they know it backward and forward, and as if this was their first time! That sounds paradoxical, but I think credit goes to Dutoit, who conducts an experienced orchestra and finds a way to inspire them. For some reason I usually don't think of Dutoit as one of the *great* conductors. Tamas Vasary, the great Hungarian pianist, is a standout in the solo piano sections, too. Again, the DG recording engineers get part of the credit for the detailed sound, which although ADD is nonetheless totally impressive. This may not be the best Petrushka, I still prefer Boulez' Petrushka, with the New York Philharmonic (1911 version), but it deserves to be compared favorably with them.

Roi des Etoiles (King of the Stars)
This is a gem of a choral work. At the time Tilson Thomas recorded it, it was rare. There have been several other recordings since then. This recording is very good and shows what a range Tilson Thomas already had in his 20s. Although the text is in Russian, the New England Conservatory Chorus handle the music very naturally. Russian singers might be more idiomatic, but I think the American singers do the music justice.

I highly recommend this great compilation disc, the performances are excellent, not merely also-rans.


title: A surprising, wonderful, buoyant Judas Maccabaeus in a live HIP concert

text:
I actually received this recording by mistake, but this live performance of Handel's oratorio is absolutely excellent, a refreshing joy to listen to and to return to.

For a long time my favorite Maccabaeus has been the Mackerras version on Archiv, with Janet Baker. This recording, conducted by Jurgen Budday, is an Historically Informed Performance, which means they used original instruments and techniques (less string vibrato, smaller orchestra sections with more transparent sound, men using falsetto in place of women in some parts, for example). I will compare the merits of these two.

This Budday HIP performance has gotten under my skin for several reasons: the conducting is exciting and very tasteful; the DDD sound is outstanding; the soloists are excellent, fresh, and stylistically intelligent; the HIP orchestra is tight and accompanies the singing deftly! I had never even heard of Jurgen Budday before.

Mackerras is excellent too, so I am not abandoning that recording any time soon; that recording is ADD, on modern instruments, and not all the soloists sound as fresh or as idiomatic as they do on this Budday recording - which really opened my ears.

To begin with Budday's tempi are buoyant - not simply fast, but well sprung. There is an energy which I think comes in part from it being a live performance. Budday's performance is about 20 minutes shorter than Mackerras' and is thus on 2 disks instead of 3. Mackerras is also a lively conductor and knows his way around Handel; in many ways his performance is a revelation, he is very sensitive in the solo accompaniment, and there is never any feeling of dragging. It must be said that both conductors have put themselves at the service of this music - individual personalities do not emerge to over-interpret Handel's musical and dramatic intentions. The music is allowed to speak for itself in both recordings, and the big moments ("See the Conqu'ring Hero", for example) are given their full due, making great impact (and an interesting contrast) in either scale.

The digital sound on the Budday CDs is excellent, catching the details of the soloists, choir, and orchestra as if it were a studio recording, but with the added atmosphere of a live hall - it sounds absolutely great in my listening room (using Yamaha 200W amp, ADS 9 speakers, and Denon CD player equipment). The Mackerras recording has great studio sound which I would characterize as detailed and full, but less atmospheric since it's ADD and not live. It also sounds a little "closer", which is an artifact of being a studio recording.

Budday's soloists are all excellent and have beautiful voices! They all sound young, fresh, and in particular they sound as if they all live with this kind of music. They sing gloriously - bright and strong in the ensembles, tender and quite moving in solos and duets. The choir (Maulbronner Chamber Choir) is less massive than modern performances tend to use - and thus more detailed and clear, and in some places men use falsetto in place of women in some alto solos, to haunting effect. Mackerras' soloists are all great singers, some of whom are opera stars and others whom are known for HIP careers. Janet Baker in particular is simply captivating, and her duets with Felicity Palmer are quite moving. The Wandsworth School Choir, boys, sounds larger and fuller, thus less detailed and clear by comparison. I know some people feel boys choirs sound too homogeneous, but I think it works well here.

Budday's orchestra (Musica Florea Prag) uses original instruments and HIP techniques and they sound wonderful, you hear everything. The string sound is warm (early HIP performances could sound "dry" to modern ears). The playing is technically excellent, crisp, often breathtaking, and always very sensitive. Mackerras' orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, is closer to a modern symphony orchestra. They sound full and warm, with a richness that many listeners have become accustomed to, but they are also crisp and totally inside this music.

The one drawback to the Budday recording (on the little-known K&K label) is the lack of notes and text. The Mackerras CD comes with generous notes about the music and the full text, too.

What to do, what to do? If you're looking for an accurate rendering of this music that is close to what Handel's audience heard, than this Budday recording is the one. If you're a Janet Baker fan (like I am), then Mackerras will be for you. If you prefer digital sound, then Budday is the way to go (although both sound great). If you like to hear the intricate details in the orchestra and chorus, well, then Budday is for you.

For me, I'll tell ya, I am glad I have both now. I simply cannot make up my mind and I love them both!

Note to Amazon: The various recordings of this work are not spelled consistently, some appear as Judas Maccabeus and others Judas Maccabaeus, which may skew search results.


title: Five Stars

text: great album


title: 80's Tiffany Fan

text:
I have the mp3, its a great album that really shows her emotions!

I am looking for the CD now!
902.00 is way too much for a 2016 CD!  Amazon, your crazy!


title: Five Stars

text: Great collection of songs (3 cds) by a great artist - and a tremendous value in terms of price.


title: CD

text: This cd is of very good quality and music is very clear. It also contains some very old and hard to find songs,,,


title: Timeless music, unequaled voice.

text: Tennessee Ernie Ford was my dad's favorite and I grew up hearing his beautiful baritone voice ring throughout the house.  It is wonderful to have a collection of his songs in my CD library!


title: Great CD by Inka Gold

text: This is a great CD by the group Inka Gold. They have guitar, flute, and it is a mix of classic songs and a has remake of Imagination on it. I still think that their CD "Healing Evolution" in their absolute best. Enjoy.


title: Wonderful cd of Russian music

text: This is an excellent cd of many of the Nikitins classic songs. My favorite is Alexandra on the second CD. Great Russian music.


title: Five Stars

text: one of my favorite albums from her! so many good songs!


title: Amazing!

text: Love this artist and she has an amazing voice. Would highly recommend!


title: Five Stars

text: This guy is a great artist.


title: Smply Lovely

text: This is a beautiful and calming CD.  It has instruments create the sounds of winter.<br />A great CD to relax to.


title: I will be simple and sweet. If you are a Coldplay fan - watch ...

text: I will be simple and sweet. If you are a Coldplay fan  - watch it, own it, watch it again. This is amazing!


title: Wonderful

text: Wonderful!  Fast delivery.  Takes me back to my teen years. Thank you


title: Love this music

text: I purchased this CD years ago and probably wore it out. When I saw this and recognized the cover, I bought it. Awesome!


title: Love this CD

text: Angelic voice.  Great song selection.  Purchased for Jealous of the Angels but I’m pleased with the whole CD.


title: Four Stars

text: Very easy listening to and hard to find.


title: Jenni Rivera is awesome !!

text: I was not a Jenni Rivera fan I did know one or two songs and sadly I didn't discover her music till she passed, but now I am a big fan I love the way she sings puts passion in her songs makes you feel the pain , joy and heartbreak . I definitely have all her songs in my iPod only wished I could have seen her perform in concert. Her music and legacy will live on what a wonderful performer and human being she was helping so many people and inspiring women to not let things shake you down to get back up and be a fighter a survivor.  Definitely recommend all her CDs her music is wonderful makes me even prouder to be Mexican !!


title: Great album !!!

text: I like all the songs in this album . Jason 's voice is amazing and perfect match with all the songs in this album . I noticed his vocal skill has improved significantly in this album . Wish he has more album in the future for us to enjoy . Also shipping is very fast and satisfied with service and product . I will definitely buy more album from the seller again .


title: Very good sound quality

text: Like every song on this collection


title: Satisfied with purchase

text:
The jacket for this album was in fairly poor shape.  The top is totally split open.
Album itself is in very good shape, and the person I got it for was happily surprised.
It arrived in a timely manner, and I am satisfied with the pruchase.


title: gift

text: My good friend received it and enjoyed the idea. Would've been great if a card could be included for those being sent as a gift.


title: 2 great songs were on it

text: 2 great songs were on it, but there were 2 I hoped would not be on there, otherwise it is a great product, and I am enjoying it fully. I got what I ordered it for, Danny Boy and a bonus one I never heard before, Ask! Wow, it is fantastic, and he sang it from his heart.. All in all, I'm happy with the CD.


title: Happy to find this again

text: My husband was was unhappy because the only copy of this that he had was an old cassette tape. Quickly checking amazon, I found that it was available and for a really good price. Two days later the package arrives and I’m officially declared the Best Wife Ever! Thanks amazon!


title: America the Beautiful

text:
I highly recommend this disk for ALL Americans.  Arthur Fiedlier at his best!

I love all of his music, and this is certainly one of his best.


title: Five Stars

text: Ahhh, Psalty. What can I say? I'm a fan from old.


title: One of my favorite.

text: I just love Kenny  G;  I had this  CD and lost it.  I  am so glad I was able to get another one.


title: Great scripture/music to singalong!!

text: Thoroughly appreciate the scripture featured. Lost my cassette version and had to replace it.  Great scripture and music fun to sing along, especially when driving.


title: Three Stars

text: Great


title: A more mature Juan...

text: We loved seeing and hearing the more mature Juan Gabriel singing his more popular numbers.  It's good to see he still has talent, although he wasn't as active as he was, neither are we!!!.  Very entertaining.


title: Love this collection!

text: I don't normally listen to classical music, but requested this collection years ago for Christmas. My mom got it for me on cassette and I enjoyed it immensely. I don't have a good cassette player anymore so am replacing them with CDs. Still love it! It's so relaxing.


title: Love this studio album.

text: Alan Parsons and Eric Woodson have been active in the music industry for years, both as session musicians and as a pair.  This album highlights the “Prijrct” sound like no other.  Once you hear this you will recognize the sounds forever.


title: Recording of play.

text: His recoding was made by the original cast and includes the entire play.  Warning:  it’s not xplicive, so “off color” words are used.


title: Wonderful memories

text: So many youthful memories are wrapped up in Judy Collins sings.  And while @Send in the Ckowns” was written for a Broadway musical, only Judy knows how to sing it correctly.


title: Awesome CD

text: Excellent CD with good and sexy, old and goodies slow jams


title: SEXY  SONG!!!!

text: EXCELLENT SONG!!!!!


title: Great set

text: Nearly all of my favorites.


title: Love it and so do the cats

text: love it and so do the cats!!  It plays in the background most of the time to keep harmony in the house!


title: Five Stars

text: Several recent Maroon 5 hits all in one music CD.


title: Afrocuban

text: Excelent


title: Five Stars

text: Very beautiful music.


title: Classic

text: "Glad" to have found this for my collection.


title: Amazing Vocals

text: As a music lover of all kinds of music and long time fan of Tennessee Ernie Ford, I was so touched to hear the beautiful arrangements on this CD. They simply touched my heart.  I will be listening to this CD often.


title: Great product. Highly recommend.

text: Love JMT


title: Well Made, Tired phrases.

text:
This cd is made very well and the audio is great.  I like the way the humans space the whistling and speaking segments.  The only problem is I didn't want my bird to whistle or say anything on the cd.'
The phrases are outdated. I would much rather my bird whistle the theme to 'kill bill' or 'young frankenstein' rather than 'dixie'.  I like the phrase 'It's all good' or 'sweet', rather than the old tired 'pretty bird'.
The cd did teach me how to make the cd myself with my computer.  I will use this cd's example and style with my own creative phrases.


title: 3rd release

text: these guys rock, super spacey, slow and sludgy, never heard of them until 2021. give them a listen on you tube, you will buy it, if you can find it, there getting hard to find in LP or CD


title: Five Stars

text: Perfect


title: Relaxing piano music

text: This is an excellent CD featuring a soft relaxing piano & synthesizer, played by<br />Paul Christopher.  12 titles - total CD length is approximately 46 minutes.  The only other CD by Paul Christopher I've found, is called "English Bay".  It is also excellent.


title: Finally the song I was looking for

text: Got for my collection


title: Got all the cd on my collection

text: Finally


title: A large collection of Dylan's unreleased outtakes from 1970

text: The quantity and creativeness of these unreleased recordings  would be any other artist's best of


title: Children love it.

text: This is a beautiful collection of songs for babies, toddlers and children. Songs are beautiful. Children enjoy the video too, and they learn several psycomotor skills.


title: Really nice

text: I am especially pleased with the selection by this very good group.


title: Contains "Peace in the Valley"

text: Excellent product and contains "Peace in the Valley" which is difficult to find by The Sons Of The Pioneers.


title: Good CD

text: Great for listening


title: John Lloyd Young you are a super star in my eyes i will follow your career the rest of my life

text: I really like Frankie Valli a lot but it's all because of John Lloyd Young he is gorgeous and his voice is out of this world sexy he sings Frankis  songs better than he did


title: Stan the Man Hit Record

text: This record is a blast from the past. A part of my childhood. I listened to this record every night before going to bed. It gave me confidence that I knew more about hitting than the next guy. I loved it.


title: Love it!

text: Listen to this over and over. The Seekers were so good!


title: Love the art

text: I bought this specifically to put into a frame.  Not to play


title: Love George

text: What can you say about 50 #1 songs from the King of Country but fabulous!


title: Just a head's up here...

text: I pre-ordered the two-disc version. What I received inside the two-disc version package was actually what should be Disc 2 (unreleased songs & outtakes) and Disc 3 (the Homecoming Concert live recording) of the 3-disc version. The disc with the remastered album itself nowhere to be found. Gave it a listen since I didn't discover this, obviously, until the package had already been opened. The material on disc 2 & 3 is quite good, but I'll be returning this since it's not exactly what I ordered.


title: Five Stars

text: loved it


title: The great Sonero Marvin Santiago.

text: I absolutely LOVE this album. Released in late 1979, it cemented Marvin Santiago’s legacy in Salsa history as El Sonero Del Pueblo. He was already a major star in Latin America, but Fuego A La Jicotea (with great arrangements by Jorge Millet) took him to superstardom. Drugs, jail time, and health issues (diabetes) eventually took its toll on Marvin’s career. Santiago passed away in 2004, but he will always be remembered as one of the greatest soneros ever. PS: His albums (especially this one) need to be remastered and rereleased in digital downloads and CD. It’s a shame that it hasn’t been done! #Oficial


title: Five Stars

text: love it


title: great music, and variety

text: This CD has a great variety of very great music... recommended!  This seems to have the best version of Iris DeMent's "Let the Mystery Be" anywhere.


title: My Current Favorite

text: Once I started playing this album, I couldn't quit.  It is so beautiful.  The harmonies and melodies are amazing.  I love White Castle #4, and their version of Bohemian Rhapsody is the best I've ever heard .  This group is from Korea but they sing in several languages - Korean, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, English and probably more.  The baritone has a really deep, mellow resonance and one of the tenors has a 3 octave range.  He does all the really high notes.  Two are trained opera singers, one was in a KPOP boy band and one was a Chemical Engineer ( the one with the 3 octave range).  Together they are unbeatable. Check them out on You Tube.


title: Incredible

text: I am just a bit obsessed with Forestella since I discovered them on You Tube.  Individually each is immensely talented and unique and together they are absolutely incredible.  I love this album but Mystique is my favorite (also available on Amazon).  The baritone, Ko Woo Rim, has the most beautiful mellow resonating deep voice that I could listen to all day.  Bae Doo Hoon has a classic crooner's voice with just enough vibrato to make him unique among all others.  Cho Min Gyu has incredible projection and such a beautiful tenor voice.  He trained for the opera and it shows.  Kang Hyung Ho is the most unusual.  He has a 3 octave range and sings soprano better than most women and tenor almost as well as Cho Min Gyu.  Together, they are unbeatable.  Look up their Bohemian Rhapsody on You Tube and prepare to be amazed.


title: Old Radio broadcast

text: Sound quality is good , but its just an old radio broadcast from 83. The label/distributor did even edit the radio announcer out of the tracks. Not hard to do and should have been done.  I remember listening to this on the King Biscuit power hour on my local radio station when I was a kid.  Great songs , even though Dont talk to Strangers is not here. You get a feel of what being at a Dio concert was like in 83.


title: This CD is my go-to for attitude adjustments!

text: Don't Worry, Be Happy got me through my divorce with my two little girls in 1991 - Ordered it again to remind me to stay happy during a tough time. It's a blessing!


title: LOVE IT!

text: It came WAY WAY sooner then stated. LOVE this so much! I really wanted the 2 cd set to add it to my collection as it's not sold in any stores here in the USA. LOVE the 3 bonus tracks as well.


title: Contains three out of my four favorite songs

text: Honestly I was hoping it would also include Lucky Strike is that would basically be my favorite four songs of the band


title: Great Music Best of the Romantic music from Costa Rica

text: Great Music<br />Best of the Romantic music from Costa Rica, although the Band is not originally from Costa Rica


title: You won't regret this purchase

text: This was given to me as a gift when my daughter was born.  She had a hard time sleeping, and so I would rock her until three in the morning.  This was the CD that kept me from losing my mind.  It's soothing and lovely and the singing is just beautiful.  I know it sounds cheesy, but I would cry and sing sometimes, I was so moved by the music.  Yes, hormonal too, :) but also just a wonderful CD.  SO GLAD we received it.


title: I've waited for years

text: "Threshold" was one of the best creative efforts in jazz. I is still one of my all time favorite jazz recordings. In fact, I bought the original as an LP and made it into a CD to preserve it.  "Aurora", however, I feel, lacks a bit of the originality  that "Threshold" brought with the use of solo cello, vocals and Tom Scott playing all of the woodwind parts. Scott is on this CD along with some of the best musicians in L.A. Don't get me wrong. This is terrific big band jazz! As soon as I heard it on the radio I knew who did it and I wanted it ASAP! Soloist are the best with Eddie Daniels, Arturo Sanduval, Warren Luening, Andy Martin, Scott, Hubert Laws, the great Wayne Bergeron on lead trumpet and drummer Peter Erskine and bassist Chuck Berghofer providing the pulse. All the charts are top notch with Aurora, The Sun Will Shine Today and Mandeville being my favorites. If you like big band jazz get this one!


title: I've been a Jethro Tull fan from the beginning, of course that was back in the LP days.

text: It was a good mix of the early stuff that I was very familiar with and the later stuff that I was not so familiar with.  It is an enjoyable collection.


title: "Manuel"

text: Manuel and the Music of the Mountains was never big in the US but if you are a fan of Bachelor Pad music this should not be missed.  The Carnival album is especially nice.  The Reflections album has a couple nice tunes, but on Carnival every track is a gem.


title: My favorite Russian Choral Music

text: This is my favorite choral chant CD's.  Although the orchestration in the background is not exactly kosher, I think it brings it into the 21st century with a enhanced richness and proper flair.  Sit back, cut off the lights, light a candle, and Dream through a cold winter's night.

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title: You get a lot for your money

text: I purchased this for my K-Pop-loving daughter. I was surprised by how much she received with this box and the high quality of the items you receive. You get a lot for your money.


title: A National Treasure

text: Watched the biography of Hank Williams on Amazon Prime and realized I knew every one of those tunes, and all the lyrics but not because I'd heard Hank sing them, but because so many other artists recorded them!  Decided to remedy that and this double CD set overs that nicely. As you'd expect they are more direct, with great, straightforward support from his Drifting Cowboys, not the lush feather bed arrangements of Patsy Cline or the bluesy, polish of Ray Charles that I remembered. Just the unadorned, to the point, frank from the heart music of a very talented young singer, songwriter.


title: a National Treasure

text: This is a treasured CD for me, bringing together three wonderful female singers, each at their peak of mastery in an eclectic mix of a genre near and dear to me. They are powerful, playful, poignant writers and musicians and their artful ensemble presentation is a gem. Those three beautiful voices in harmony are pure magic! I am grateful to have found it as my cd collection suffered neglect when things went digital. I missed not having my hands on it, and grateful it was still out there for purchase.


Great worship music


title: Amethyetium The Best group that I have ever heard

text: Who in their right mind could not like Amethystium. THIS GROUP IS THE VERY BEST.


title: Patsy Cline's hits

text: Bought this for my wife


title: Faith At Her Best!

text: R&B at its Best!! Wonderful Combination of Instruments and Vocal arrangements that satisfy the R&B senses!!


title: The Baddest!!!

text:
*Reviewed for EMBRACE YOU MAG

Gosh. I can’t remember the last time I listened to a Koda Kumi album. Actually, I think the last one I purchased and listened to was JAPONESQUE. For some reason, her music hadn’t grabbed my attention since then, but after catching snippets of her latest double album release, specifically the Outside version, I must say I’m loving the sound of Koda Kumi once again. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m more into her bouncy dance tracks and the entire Outside record sounds like the soundtrack of my life at the moment. Whatever the case, the Pop Diva is back and totally killing it. Check out the snippets of both records, packaged separately, and continue with my review of Outside.

Did you feel it? That ounce of excitement that swells from the pit of your stomach and soars to your heart? I know the feeling, it’s exactly what I felt after watching this same teaser and I knew I had to get my hands on both albums. But let’s start with Outside.

The opening slow tempo/groovy track and concept title gets you in the mindset of the direction in which Kumi went with this record. The artist is here in all her confidence and ready to show once more why she’s the “baddest”. W Face explores both sides of Kumi: the part that everyone sees in music videos and on stage, and the other side no one truly knows, the woman behind the music. She sings about her true guise and how sometimes everything overlaps. But all in all, she’s just being herself and what you see is what you get. There’s definitely a western influence in this track and the ones after. I mean, “Yass bitch, yass bitch, yass bitch slay,” need I say more? And I love that scream in the background too.

ULTRAVIOLET picks up the pace with a more pop driven beat. Love how the track starts with that catchy chorus, and if you aren’t already dancing to this one, the empowering message will have you up and cheering for Kumi as she sings about sticking to what she believes in and never letting anyone or any obstacles stop her from pushing on. The transition is great and stays true to the overall theme of the album. And if you think Ultraviolet showcases her blazing confidence, strength, and commitment to rising higher and higher in whatever she does, Insane takes it to another level. This track… it’s like an inescapable hold on my heart every single time I listen. With a mix of powerful rock, hip hop, and dance elements, Insane is just that: insane. You’re pulled in from the opening melody, fooled into believing this might be a softer tone. Then Kumi gets turnt, voice loud, intense, filled with convincing emotion. It’s a superb production through and through, but that break takes the cake. “One by one, they all fall down oh yeah… one by one they hit the ground…” It calms down your soul a little before hitting you once more with that unbelievably addictive chorus. Damn, I LOVE this song!

Before continuing my review, I just have to take a moment to say how gorgeous her shots are for the album’s booklet. Simple, yet still sexy and tastefully done. And as usual, hair, makeup, and nails are on fleek! Now, back to business.

Speaking of sexy. Koda is giving me life on the more slow tempo r&b track Damn Real. There’s this mesmerizing guitar melody that plays throughout the song and goes solo at the end that I just cannot get enough of. I’m impressed once again with the musical arrangement and how well every instrument compliments each other; from the feel-it-in-your-belly heavy bass to the dewy sound of her voice. No doubt the song’s about a relationship; she sings about getting lost in memories and wanting to turn back time so they can be together because what they have was real. She’s having a tough time with how things turned out, and that emotion flows into the next track.

The gut-wrenching piano ballad, Heartless, depicts a more vulnerable Koda Kumi that will leave you crumpled on the floor in tears. At least, that’s how it affected my poor soul. Her voice is raw and riddled with emotion, moving from low to high with ease, all while holding tightly to that pain. It rattles me with every line and I have a tough time listening without crying. Such a moving song that if you make it to the end without feeling a thing, then you are cold and in fact as heartless as the title.

It’s hard to recover after that shattering number. But thank goodness Kumi changes the mood a little with the sensual and groovy Bassline. Her rap is possibly my favorite part of the song. Sad that I can’t remember if I’ve ever heard her rap before, either way, she killed it.  Unlike the previous track, Bassline is all about sexy times. With the way she sings, accompanied by the sensual and bluesy instruments, I’m sure you can use your imagination on this one. I rather enjoy the old school vibe of the song and love that it transitions into the more fast-paced Shhh!

If you remember Christina Aguilera’s belting intro in Aint No Other Man, then you’ll probably say Koda’s intro in Shhh! is clearly reminiscent of that, and it certainly grabs your attention right off. She makes it clear she’s having fun and emphasizes her playful and sexy side throughout. Indeed, Shhh! is a catchy uptempo pop track that will have you on the floor dancing along with Kumi, and she wants you to do that and more in the next.

Bangerang keeps things going on Koda’s playful side. This is the side most of us love to see. She sings about wanting to release tension, escaping whatever seriousness in that moment by dancing and losing herself in music. No doubt a great song for the clubs and it’s as solid as the other tracks so far. Being that this is the 8th song on the album, I’m impressed that she never falters and the concept stays true. It never sounds shaky or out of whack.

My only issue with Wicked Girls is that the song seems kind of short. It’s a more speedy number in every sense, from beat to length, but appealing and fun. Kumi is still dancing her way from worries and is living her life her way. She encourages girls to do the same, to have fun and say goodbye to sad feelings. It’s like an anthem for women to let their confidence show. More like what Koda has been singing about the entire album one way or the other.

I get a sinking feeling in my stomach whenever I get to the last song on the album. But that dissolves quickly whenever I go back to track one. 🙂 Before doing so, let’s discuss Cupcake ft. AKLO. It’s definitely worthy of a spot on W Face, but not sure I like it as the final song. In fact, I feel like Kumi should have switched the two tracks and let Wicked Girls finish the album. The dance number just seems like a stronger closer. That said, I do like Cupcake in all it’s sexiness and that bouncy beat gets my body hiccuping. Silly, I know. But it does something to me that is hard to describe. I just always want to make it clap along with the chorus. It’s a dope track, but again, too short and should have been 9th with Wicked Girls finishing things up. I’m also not familiar with the rapper AKLO, but his parts were pretty good and I’d love to hear more of him. You can do that too >  aklo.jp

Overall, W FACE ~Outside~ is a wonderful album with hot, well-produced songs that will most certainly stay on repeat after that first listen. Koda Kumi made my entire year with this one. You’re missing out if you don’t give her the chance to do the same to you too. Trust me, you don’t have to understand Japanese or even be a fan of Jpop to be blown away by this record. It’s just that great. And it’s going to be an even more incredible experience to see her perform these songs on stage. She’s back, and badder than ever!


title: This is the best Brandy album ever!

text: Her best ever!


title: Too bad they didn't include all the songs from the 1980 ...

text: Too bad they didn't include all the songs from the 1980 "I'm a Mormon" cassette.  They missed some of the best ones and left the cheesiest ones.


title: Fabulous album

text: MY husband and I both love this album.  He has a voice that is perfect of his music style.  I don't more words to fill this up to 20.


title: Excellent Price Excellent Soundtrack!

text: Great price for out of print soundtrack. Exquisite!


title: Excellent cd.

text: Excellent cd. Every song is good. It flows like a great story. Very good buy.


title: Good, last live

text: Good,last live concert


title: Awesome Video

text: I first saw this video at a Catholic men's retreat and was blown away by along with my fellow participants. So far I have bought several of these videos for friends and family, it's always praised by any man that watches it.


title: Great group growing up with in the 70's...

text: This CD is pretty awesome with all their hits.  I had a few of their songs rolling in my mind and decided to buy this.  I had the vinyl album of DESPERADO and played that over and over like crazy!  I loved that album.  After listening to all these songs brings back memories of how many hit tunes these guys really had in their career.  Highly recommended if you love the songs of The Eagles.  No problems with CD and shipping of this item.


title: Five Stars

text: A Great soundtrack


title: I brought it as a gift for my sister. She loves it very much. She is happy.

text: The surprise the smile the happiness in my sister's face.


title: Excellent album

text: Without question one of the most underrated bands of the early nineties.  The raw intensity of the group's musical power is captured in this rare gem.  Please, do yourself a favor: if you have the opportunity to purchase this item, do not hesitate.


title: Don't Waste Your Money

text: This is a terrible cd sold by the beautiful music company. All the songs are sung by the same third rate singer and it will drive you nuts. I picked this up on Amazon to save my mom the $24.99 the beautiful music company was charging and little did I know I was just buyin 1 cd not 2! Any way a totally worthless purchase either way.My Mom Ordered The CD from The Beautiful Music Company Over 3 Months Ago, Canceled The Order And Is Still Waiting For A Refund [Mind You They Cashed Her Check, The Same Day They Received It!]. Yep, A terrible CD, Marketed by a terrible company- The Beautiful Music Company. What A Joke!


title: Looks good

text: I said it looks good because it is a present for my father who loves Mexican music and has been looking for her works for quite a long time, I finally found it and got it, I will write later to let u know his opinion


title: Five Stars

text: A ok


I had not heard of Curtis Jones until recently.  I have been a performing guitarist for over 50 years.  Curtis is the cleanest, fastest playing flat-picker I've ever heard.  The songs are good and I've enjoyed listening to it over and over.  His playing is over the top and he's included some A-list players to back him.  I especially like the last song and except for the fact that the engineer mixed her voice a bit to low in the mix, she did a great job singing her part.  I do recommend this CD to any bluegrass enthusiast.  It's not up there with Ricky Scaggs productions or Doyle Lawson's, but it is well worth a listen.


title: Transcending Music...

text: The music is beautiful, and soothes the soul anytime.


title: Great collection of standards done well!

text: Several of the artists are lesser known names, but they do have talent! This is one of my favorite Christmas albums of all time. If you like smooth jazz and Christmas, this album is for you.


title: Good new/old songs!

text: I'm mining some of MWS's older material. This album was brand new in the fall of 1990 when I worked at a Christian bookstore. We played it all the time then, and I grew weary of it. I bought it recently, and found I actually like it.


title: Best Andean Music Ever

text: Best Andean music ever. Heard the CD while visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mario is a local artist and this CD was hard to find. Mario has another CD named "The Gift" and it is equally good. If you like Andean music both of his CD's are a must have.


title: Five Stars

text: A marvelous record, from beginning to end.


title: Five Stars

text: great album


title: Three Little Words 1950 by MGM Records

text: The record collection was sent to an American address to be brought to me in Switzerland, which has happened about 1 months later. It arrived in great condition. I am looking forward to hearing them from my jukebox. Thank you.


title: Four Stars

text: Have received item in good condition. Thank you.


title: Five Stars

text: Received in good order. Thanks.


title: Three Stars

text: Have received item in ok condition. Thank you.


title: Great Music

text: Elvis Gospel music is what my wife enjoys and she enjoys all of his great songs.


title: Masterpiece, but not in this reissue!

text:
This is a ripoff reissue of the Musical Heritage Society 2 CD set, which included a 75 page pamphlet containing the complete libretto. That good version is presently available here at Amazon. (4/19/17). This Archiv/DG reissue has a skimpy little pamphlet so hastily replacing the former booklet that they actually reproduce the last page of it: the last half-page of glossary, but that's all. Not even the original track descriptions. I know all this because I bought this, then had to buy the other to replace it.

The music itself is breathtakingly beautiful. Munrow is one of the first wave of Early Music rediscoverers/performers, and I think still one of the best. His sound isn't "authentic," that is, it isn't under-produced and under-orchestrated (though that isn't really an issue with chant performance). What it is, is is a performance that is beautiful, feels medieval and carries conviction. This is a real gem — get it, but not in this repress.


title: Ahhhhhhh, yes you can.

text:
This Sammy Davis CD set was a great find for me. My headline is in reference to the book Sammy wrote, titled Yes I can. I cant think of any performer that was a gifted and as talented as Sammy Davis Jr was.From his ability to play Piano, Drums, sing and dance he was able to please any viewer with his amazing performances.

He was a strong willed Man as well. He put up with a lot of doo-doo throughout his life and he was always the gentleman.I'm happy to add this collection to my growing CD collection.


title: Could be better... and for sure could be worse! Great album!

text: Well I don't think the album is as clean as advertised... but it has been well cleaned! Still some of that deep down wear from lots of play.  Still considering how old this record is I am pretty pleased.  Great great album!!


title: Excellent Album.... surprising

text: I have a sort of well used version of this album... I am thinking about getting this one...  it is a GREAT record... shocked by it.  I did not know him.  I picked it up at Goodwill!  Love it.


I am not sure you can put zero stars or I would have ... first the records in the set are in no way connected to the cover, second all the records had through both sides radius cracks ... 78s are so dense the hold together but a big pop sound on each and ever rotation and one record had a huge bite (if you will) out of the edge.  I have purchased a good number of 78s from Amazon suppliers, never gotten any in this condition including a couple of "bulkish" ... quite a number in a pack of which you have no idea what is included.  Almost all 78s are in less the perfect condition but these are barely playable.  I just purchased two 78s on Ebay that were in GREAT shape for basically this same amount of money ... Glenn Miller  .... so even renowned music.  Very disappointing.