title: 28/13, measures 20-21 ...

text: If you want to get a quick idea about the musical beauty of most of Halina-Czerny-Stefańska's recording of op. 28, two details shall suffice: she makes you hear all the voices in the bass of no. 2 and moves them along so convincingly, that you want to hear the whole piece again - and again. In 28/13 HCS moves from measure 20 to 21 with such an uncanny rubato that worlds appear to stand still, and a dreamscape opens up on the first f#. It is next to impossible to describe. But after decades of listening, I can't listen to anyone in the F#-Prélude anymore. - For op. 45, played by Woytowicz (who, in 1959, famously recorded all the études without pedal!), I prefer Cortot 1947, warts and all. - Unlike the transfers of Sztompka's Mazurka-recordings, this transfer of Stefańsk's op. 28 is close to pitch - occasionally on the sharp side.


title: For Mendelssohn completeness

text:
Hyperion continues it series with, The Romantic Piano Concertos, Volume 03. The concept of this project is to perform and record the piano concertos that are less known or performed. Anyone interested in classical piano has likely heard the great romantic concertos already, Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Grieg, Rachmaninov, and Brahms to name a few. If for some reason you have not, those would be the place to start for classical music and concertos. Those works are fantastic and rightfully commonly performed and enjoyed. Mendelssohn is one of the bigger names in classical music and he wrote other works for piano and orchestra which include his
Pano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25
Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40
He also has some shorter scale works which include his
Capriccio Brilliant in B Minor, Op. 22,
Rondo Brilliant in E-Flat Major, Op. 29
Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings in D Minor
Finally, we are left with the works presented on this album which are
Concerto for Two Pianos in E Major
Concerto for Two Pianos in A-Flat Major

The concerto in E Major does not have much performance history to it. Renowned pianists John Ogdon and Brenda Lucas performed the concerto in 1969. The A-Flat concerto piece has even less performance history that I am aware of. These concertos are played by Ian Munro and Stephen Coombs with Jerzy Maksymiuk conducting BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. The performances are quite elegant, and I have no qualms with them. As far as the works themselves, it’s understandable why these concertos are not too heavily performed. Concertos for two pianos are played scarcely as is, and when they do they tend to gravitate to either Mozart or even Poulenc. These two concertos although have some decent melodies and they are by no means much listen pieces. Mendelssohn fans will want to hear these pieces for completion sake but are likely to gravitate back to his works Concertos 1 & 2 which are more memorable. It so happens that these works would be covered later in the series with Volume 17.

3 Stars

May 12, 2021


title: Bavouzet plays rare Liszt gems

text:
The French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet is understandably more known for his interpretations of French music. He has performed the solo music of Debussy and Ravel, but here he records works of Liszt. With this album Bavouzet has recorded:

Harmonies poétiques et religieuses No. 1 in E Major, S. 173 'Invocation'
Hymne No. 1, S. 173a 'Hymne de la nuit'
Wigenlied, S. 198 'Chant du berceau'
Schalaflos! Frage und Antwort. Nocturne nach einem Gedicht von A Raab, S. 203
Grosses Konzertsolo, S. 176
Mephisto Waltz No. 4 in D Major, S. 696
Odes funèbres No. 2, S. 516a 'La notte'
Trauervorspiel und Trauermarsch, S. 206
Hymne No. 2, S. 173a 'Hymne du matin'
Transcription on Wagner's Prelude to Tristan und Isolde (Kocsis)
Nocturne, S. 207 'En rêve'

I really commend Bavouzet for this selection. The recorded works are quite unconventional which is very welcome. He focuses on some of Liszt's more pensive and provocative pieces that are very underrated. While most pianists spring for Funerailles or Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude, he opens the cd with the beautiful Invocation piece. Instead of the first Mephisto Waltz, here we have the rarely performed but engaging 4th Waltz. The Hymns and La Notte demonstrate the darker and somber works in Liszt's catalogue that do not have a Mephistophelean theme. Bavouzet proves he does not need to be pigeonholed into solely playing French composers and has range. This album is well worth picking up for any fans of Liszt or Bavouzet.


title: I agree with J. Bynum

text:
I've had this CD for a long time, and I have to agree with
J. Bynum.  I just listened to Symphony #90 again, one of my
current favourites, and also listened to Gardiner's
performance on YouTube.  Frank can stand proudly on the same
stage with Gardiner IMV, with each having different gifts to
offer of course.


title: Curate's Egg Puritani

text:
The cover proudly claims 'At last in perfect sound.'It is clearly not that though it is tolerable. There is some distortion in the loudest passages but not really offputting. The best, most consistently voiced singer for me was Bruscantini with his richly grained bass-baritone.
In  'Cinta di fiori' his legato is superb though the low notes are rather muffled. In the lead in to 'Suoni la tromba' he is magnificent. But who buys the whole opera to hear Giorgio? For me the biggest problem is Pagliughi. Even when young her runs sounded every note and here is no exception. Her voice is essentialy monochromatic and sometimes downright unsteady. She sounds young (as she did into old age) and vulnerable but expresses nothing whatsoever. She ducks high notes at the end of both her big scenes and otherwise just sings along brightly with little regard for the drama. She typifies everything that Callas overturned. Sweet voice but utterly dull. Panerai sounds younger, more virile than in the Callas - Serafin studio recording but on my copy his Act 1 aria never happens. The cover sports a pic of the tenor Mario Filippeschi who sings Arturo. Once heard he is never forgotten. His high notes are hurled out fiercely like guided missiles to their target.  Florid passages defeat him and his 'A te o cara' is ungainly. He is unwilling to linger on the C flat and the aria goes for little. Later in the opera he is roused to some fine declamatory singing and in the last act he emits some blistering high Ds. In the 'credea si misero' he produces  2  such notes in place of the missing top F - preferable to Pavarotti's ridiculous falsetto note. Though originally sung this way by Rubini the note was an extension of his voice rather than a disembodied sudden occurance. (If you to want hear it sung properly listen to Gedda with Sills.) Filippeschi does produce a couple of diminuendi  but is otherwise graceless.
So - a performance heavily cut and indifferently conducted (Previtali) and with a dull Elvira.
Not great but not without a few joys and surprises along the way.


title: Bruno Maderna directing his own music!

text: Maderna is one of the most interesting 20th-Century composers. As an accomplished conductor of older and more recent music, he brought to his composing an authenticity that few others can match.<br />Add to that the fact that he was an original and uncompromising creator of music, and you have great interest and value!


title: Timbre and Musicality

text: No matter that Tchaikovsky found mostly sad poetry to set. He was a very sad man indeed, and only saying that through his music. And, no matter that Olga Borodina has the most gorgeous timbre, and musicality. No matter?????  We are privileged to have the few discs we do of this magnificent artist. It is a sadness that most are out of print.


title: Five Stars

text: awesome


title: Great

text: Has good songs that will put you to sleep


title: Low quality audio

text: Really poor audio quality


title: Kelly Gets Her New Best Friend

text: I gave this CD five stars because Kelly Harper is a great rock singer and one of my best friends.


title: I truly sense her passion for the calling to transfer ...

text: I truly sense her passion for the calling to transfer what she has received to others for the glory of God which she accomplished in her teaching.


title: IT WAS LIKE BRAND NEW

text: GOOD ALBUM CAME IN GOOD CONDITION IT WAS LIKE BRAND NEW AND GOOD PRICE


title: fan all over again

text: Actually, I bought the album for a birthday present to a friend. I've had the album for over ten years and used the opportunity to listen to it again. Now am interested in listening to the new lead voice of the group.


title: Nice buying experience.

text: Cd was in great condition. Seller is awesome. Threw in a bonus cd too!! Thank you!!!


title: slay ate devoured

text: i quite frankly busted


title: Creepy yet relevant

text: This music hits you in the head and in the gut. Not for the faint of heart, but the musical content tied to the theme of genocide adds up to a disturbing, yet somehow satisfying liste. Recommended.


title: she is in love with BTS

text: My daughter Loves this item as well, she is in love with BTS.


title: Pretty pleased with it

text: Lots of songs on cd. Pretty pleased with it.


title: Quality and price.

text: Great recording, great buy.


title: Five Stars

text: fine


title: Best album to date from Lynda Carter

text: Prior to this latest release, my favorite had been Crazy Little Things. Hands down, Red Rock n' Blues is her best to date. Worth every penny.


title: As advertised

text: Liked the music, came in a cheap cover.


title: Great Recording

text: Enjoy the sounds of the Magnificat as I sang in the choir many years ago that before the music. Also, a great piece of music for listening with no other things to distract a person


title: The Complete Orpheus

text:
This is a everything they ever did on Lp /Cd
All four Lp's /Cd's in one collection.
Read my review on Orpheus by Orpheus (Audio CD - 2006)...
From I've Never Seen A Love Like This, Congress Alley, to I'll Fly. Then
She's Not There,Walk Away Renee' these last two songs thou not theirs, they  put new energy into them and you would swear they wrote them.Then By the size of my shoes,and Brown Arms..I have no words to say except you'll them if you liked  Zombies and Procol Hairrum you'll them. Maybe not every song here but who knows maybe you;ll be like and love every song also.

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title: Amazing quality. Great present for a long time Wonder ...

text: Amazing quality.  Great present for a long time Wonder Woman fan


title: Still The Best!

text: Still the best! This album is still the best music in my whole library of music. A MUST FOR EVERYONE!


title: upset

text: I was supposed to get two albums but got one instead. I’m not mad but i’m only mad that i paid 40$ for only one of them. The poster was blurry/pixelated. The photocards came in nice tho, but there was a dent on the side of it.


title: Don't Hesitate

text:
to buy this one! A great cd...a lot of great tracks
with excellent lyrics.  Definetly pick this one up!
Highly recommended...
-- JB


title: An unathorized release, but an attractive collection with an interesting track listing!

text:
A cool alternative to the "Red" album!

1-1  Love Me Do
1-2  I Saw Her Standing There
1-3  She Loves You
1-4  All My Loving
1-5  Rock & Roll Music
1-6  Michelle
1-7  Can't Buy Me Love
1-8  Eight Days A Week
1-9  I Want To Hold Your Hand
1-10  Girl
1-11  Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
1-12  No Reply
1-13  Till There Was You
1-14  I'll Follow The Sun
1-15  This Boy
1-16  Yes It Is
1-17  Every Little Thing
1-18  Baby's In Black
1-19  Do You Want To Know A Secret
1-20  Please Mr. Postman
1-21  Please Please Me
1-22  From Me To You
1-23  Ask Me Why
1-24  Thank You Girl
1-25  P.S. I Love You
1-26  Devil In Her Heart
1-27  I'll Get You
1-28  You Can't Do That
1-29  Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby
1-30  Matchbox
1-31  Long Tall Sally
1-32  Money (That's What I Want)
1-33  Dizzy Miss Lizzy
2-1  Help!
2-2  A Hard Day's Night
2-3  Drive My Car
2-4  I Feel Fine
2-5  Nowhere Man
2-6  I Should Have Known Better
2-7  I Don't Want To Spoil The Party
2-8  Ticket To Ride
2-9  I'll Cry Instead
2-10  You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
2-11  I'm A Loser
2-12  Tell Me Why
2-13  I'm Looking Through You
2-14  You're Gonna Lose That Girl
2-15  Another Girl
2-16  If I Fell
2-17  I'm Happy Just To Dance With You
2-18  You Like Me Too Much
2-19  Things We Said Today
2-20  The Night Before
2-21  Run For Your Life
2-22  I've Just Seen A Face
2-23  And I Love Her
2-24  In My Life
2-25  Tell Me What You See
2-26  Any Time At All
2-27  I Need You
2-28  You Won't See Me
2-29  I'll Be Back
2-30  It's Only Love
2-31  Think For Yourself
2-32  Wait
2-33  Yesterday


title: A Rare Live Gem from the Pat Metheny Group

text: I was fortunate to find this rare CD in a "pre-owned" CD shop in pristine condition.  This was the fabled "Secret Story Tour" in 1992,  which took the PMG to various campuses and venues across the USA.  Playing with Metheny are his long-time band mates Lyle Mays (keyboards), Paul Wertico (drums), Steve Rodby (bass), Armand Marcai (percussion), & Pedro Aznar (vocals & other instruments).  The playing is excellent, reflecting Metheny's output at the time.  Some may have issues with the sound quality, perhaps a little mixing was in order (sounds like it came direct from the mixing board), but it is intimate and warm.  Also, this falls into the " commercial bootleg" category, so that is why this recording did not receive wide distribution.  Much of Metheny's work has a timeless quality, and this recording fits that category - airy, light, and cerebral.  This line-up was on several subsequent PMG recordings, including "Road to You" & 'We Live Here".  Recommended.


title: The Song 'Manatee Woman' Alone is Worth the Price

text: Saw him playing in Key West back in 2004. The song 'Manatee Woman' alone is worth the price of the CD...


title: Uncommonly Great Spin

text:
The sole LP by The Common People is one of those rare items which always evokes kudos from critics with few truly savoring its uncommon brilliance.

I can't remember exactly when or where I first heard this LP, but I do remember the haunting refrain from I Have Been Alone resonating within my mind long after that first exposure... 30 some odd years and still resonating !!

I Have Been Alone is the second of three tracks which open the album in a manner unique and entrancing, a manner these ears have never heard duplicated. These three tracks are gossamer yet piercing orchestrated compositions engendering an emotional atmosphere that is simultaneously both lush yet dripping with isolation and desolation.

The album has several other decent numbers, most notably by Take From You and Land Of A Day; but all other tracks unfortunately suffer by comparison to the opening troika. There is one unmitigated loser, They Didn't Even Go To The Funeral, true offal that begs to be a discarded cut on a CD-R. But those first three tracks make Of The People / By The People / For The People a must spin.


title: Awesome

text:
Album goes through the gamut of what a soldier experiences:
Signing up, deployment, death of a colleague, red-tape, false accusations, false award of medals to non-deserving, leaving a loved one behind, etc.

You need to hear this album.


title: wrong ad

text: I would like to know if this package includes both albums or only one. I only received 1 album. In the announcement of the sale of the product, it shows two albums.


title: Four Stars

text: had it on tape years ago bought to use in cd player in car


title: Five Stars

text: great music.. fast shipping


title: Entertaining and Instructive - TOP NOTCH

text:
My children and I listened to this story with rapt attention. It was both entertaining and instructive. I suddenly saw the Civil War from an enlightened perspective - not just as a question of slavery or abolition but regarding the issue of States' Rights from our Federal Government - and it struck a chord with many current events and issues in our country today.
The audio presentation is TOP-NOTCH and my kids loved the characterizations and story-line.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the message and reminders that in all things, Duty is Ours and the Consequences are God's. How freeing is THAT!?


Arrived broken


Nice product, but my favorite  recording on it, has been scratched prior to  its arrival here and does not work properly.


title: Great purchase

text: Im a huge fan of Paramore! I love the band! This song is amazing! Should have done better chart wise in my opinion but it is great! This is a rare physical copy of the Promo CD for Now and I bought it from way2muchmusic ophere on amazing. It came within a week of ordering in mint condition! Brand new! This is a must have for big Paramore fans and collectors of their merchandise!


title: Four Stars

text: More Robbie Robertson would have made it better


title: Love Red Velvet

text: Great


title: Awesome

text: A listen that you will never forget.


title: more operatic than I wanted

text: I thought I was getting a CD of a tape I have with the same cover of hymns, but this one was too much opera and symphony. I wanted the church choir sound with some soloists.


title: Colorado Memories

text: I recall listening to this band live at a bar on Linden Street, Fort Collins, Colorado. This CD had a good vibe.


title: cool album

text: A great album to listen to, nice voice, nice sound. This new album is really LOT better than her previous album "out of the box". I am suprised she is only in import (japan) and not worldwide artist yet... I am sure she will have made a good rank on billboard with this album, or at least some of the songs.


title: Good but no lyrics included

text: I do find these songs catchy and fun for my toddler who is just starting to learn French.  I was hoping the lyrics would have been included but they are not and do not seem to be available anywhere (unless I'm missing something.)  Lyrics would have been helpful!  The songs are quick and simple which my kids enjoy.


title: Das beste Lied!

text:
Dies Lied hat mir sehr gefallen, ich kann euch nicht sagen, wie fröhlich ich war, als ich dies Leid gehört habe!
Ich emphfele es euch....ihr werdt es lieben :D

I love this song and I highly recommend it. The video is also very well made :D


title: Hidden Gem

text: This is one of Dave Mason's hidden gems, released as a single, it even had a good music video with Phoebe Snow. This song is hard to find and deserves to be heard. It's available on the album "Two Hearts" and is the BEST song on that CD. Worth looking up, this melody has haunted my memories, since the early 80's and I could never track down this song. I finally own it on vinyl and CD.


title: What a voice

text:
I've only listened to this one a few times, but enjoyed her
previous CD. Her voice has a similar tonality to Astrud Gilberto,
but with the technical flair of a Susan Baca. The voice doesn't
stand out as a unique voice per se, but she combines a strong
jazzy approach with a very listenable breeziness that makes
repeated listenings a pleasure. That breathless style is a
bossa nova archetype, but she not only executes it brilliantly,
but wraps her voice in spare arrangements that incorporate other
world music elements. A real keeper.


title: Amazing, but....

text: Love this album, but it didn't come with the poster promised. I'm a bit sad about that.


title: and I think it's amazing, but the album didn't come with the extra ...

text: My dad got me this as a gift, and I think it's amazing, but the album didn't come with the extra photocards or the poster.


title: F pop country

text: Every one of these songs should be on the radio. Country music today sucks!


title: Great album

text: Love this album


title: Crap

text: My nephew bought this CD for only one song. Ray Brown and the Whispers are only remembered for 1 song. This CD is crap. No<br />wonder it's out of print because Ray Brown had only 1 hit and I can't believe my nephew bought this CD just for one poxy song.


title: Tina is Simply the Best

text: Great overall collection of Tina's best work!


title: Tina Turner

text: Simply the Best!


title: Tina

text: Exactly what we expected


title: Excellent set of music by a legend

text: Finally received the CDs and haven't stopped listening to them. Great buy! Will do future business with this store.


title: Satisfaction

text: Great


title: Highly recommended

text: This artist is absolutely amazing.  Take a listen on Pandora and then come and buy the CD.  You will not be disappointed.


title: As if Tchaikovsky wrote it...

text: I really want to like this album, but it's tough.  It has a very classical feel to it, which I'm not sure works.  There were several instrumental numbers that sounded like they were inspired by Tchaikovsky (one even included passages of the 1812 Overture), which I imagine the writers were going for since Ludwig II was one of Tchaikovsky's avid supporters.  The songs with people singing sounded a bit like German art songs that Schubert might've written.  Some of the songs didn't have satisfying endings and there was a lot of repetition in some as well.  None of the songs gave me a sense of urgency that is necessary when the rising action of the story reaches the climax and moves towards resolution.  What I did like was the occasional use of the accordion and acapella singing.  There was one song in particular that was kind of annoying; Cannabis - Kanapee.  If Cannabis is the same thing in German as it is in English, this song was definitely on it.  It would be mellow and soothing for a few measures, then become erratic and fever paced for a few more, and it would do this back and forth (the repetition thing I mentioned).  Overall, though, it was a decent buy for the price that I paid for it.


Different from Faye Wong's other songs that are catered to the Chinese masses, but still beautiful and full of Faye Wong sass. These songs are funky and creative--some tracks are purely instrumental or have made-up language; if you want to appreciate Faye Wong as an artist, you will love this album. If you are looking for songs meant to top sales charts, perhaps consider another of her albums.


title: Best synth-pop fix you'll get since the first Cause & Effect

text: Ok, ok, they're not Depeche Mode.  But this song is THE BEST synth-pop  song that's come out in a good 7 years, plus the remixes kick some serious  @ss.  I wouldn't necessarily recommend the whole cd (Disconnect), It only  has two really spiffy tracks on it, this one and "Annie Would I Lie to  You", which is also available on single, but if you don't mind a  little smooth, quasi-sedate synth-pop in between your club anthems, you  can't really go wrong with it.  I would best describe them as Red Flag  meets Cause & Effect with "Martin Gore"-ish vocals with just  a slightly harder techno edge.


title: Five Stars

text: Good quality product, incredible album, shipped and received on time.


title: One Star

text: At least put the titles so we know what we're buying..


title: Great Music

text: Wow I have been rewired shiny and electrified after a live performance and back home lovin  this cd!


title: review

text: amazing!!!


title: Phantom is right!

text: This CD, issued by Phantom, is something I'd really like to see and hear, but never have. The LP album, released in 1959, is terrific.  If anyone can tell me where to purchase a copy, please let me know.  Plas would like to know, too.


Loved it, came with everything it said it would, the poster came in good condition and was actually pretty big, and arrived early. Recommend for INSPIRITS~!


title: Everything came as listed and in good condition, was especially happy with the fact that ...

text: Everything came as listed and in good condition, was especially happy with the fact that it came about 3 days early. Would recommend


title: Five Stars

text: I loved all the songs and all the photocards were great quality and adorable! Would recommend


title: Lots of LOVE for TeenTop

text: Everything came in good condition and the songs are great~!


title: Song selection was excellent!

text: Excellent CD! Great variety of songs!


title: not bad, not bad at all

text: just finished listening to this and not too bad. very few recordings of 1982 are out there for sale now. dick's picks 32 is one, but you'll never be able to get it again at dead.net. it has been off there for a long, long time, most likely never to appear again. this show is pretty good really. it has a great song selection and none of the songs are too long. playing in the band is broken up into 2 parts which total 22 minutes, but ship of fools is in between. bobby flubs up on truckin a couple of times, but i guess that is just part of the dead. there are no brett solo songs (which is o k with me ) but he adds some nice backup vocals on a lot of songs. phil may be a little too outfront on some songs. the morning dew on here is top 10 in my book. as usual, a nice booklet comes with this and has some good information on the show and shows of the period. i think it is worth your money if you like this period of the dead.


title: Five Stars

text: Great


title: Wonderful Harnoncourt, Ancient Technology

text:
This is an unusual item--made in the late 80's for the Windows and Macs of that day.  Much of the three discs are specialty tracks (graphics and audio) to be used as annotations for the whole  work.  Harnoncourt and the musicians are wonderful, though!

I loaded it into iTunes and spent quite a while stripping our hundreds of tracks that iTunes couldn't make use of as originally intended.  What was left is worth it (after I added the track info from the box set).


title: Don't pass up the first album

text:
It's hard not to love the dirty, debaucherous sound of the Morning 40's, even if their first three albums cover a lot of the same ground.  For those new to the 40's, it has been described as "burlesque" and "sleazy", but it is a straight-up New Orleans vernacular hybrid; a heavy, moody horn section trades prominence with blistering guitar over dark, hilarious lyrics.

While You My Brother has many of the same songs from their self-titled release in 2004, it is a stronger album.  Sure, the recording may not have been as state-of-the-art, and it certainly wasn't promoted as well, but the few songs that didn't make it to the later recording, like the title track, more than make up for it.  Get this album.


title: Spanish Worship Album, a Must Have!

text: Best worship album I ever listened in spanish. The sound is fresh, original, reminded me of Vertical Church Band. A must have for this generation of people! there are Gregoriant Chants that blowed my mind and made me fall on my knees!


title: Truly an undiscovered Gem

text:
I first fell in love with this band when I heard Serial Experiment Lain theme Duvet...

After loving all of their songs from the previous album, I was EXTREMELY impressed that they've kept up their momentum in this awesome release which is every bit as good as the last one, although slightly different in terms of style.

THIS IS A MUST BUY!!!


title: ¿Denny Laine tuvo talento?

text: Siempre pensé que Denny Laine era un buen músico que acompañó a McCartney en los Wings, pero nunca me convenció como la segunda mancuerna de Paul. Sus composiciones no reflejan esa chispa que tienen los talentosos o virtuosos. Quizá de manera injusta y hasta inconsciente, lo hemos querido equiparar con John Lennon, ¡Ja! ¡nunca en la vida! Y este disco es una evidencia de ello, canciones sin espíritu y covers a canciones de Paul (quizá con alguna co-autoría o participación de Laine) y de los Beatles, de las cuales se desprenda tímidamente algún valor al disco exclusivo para completistas. Estar colgado a Paul se revela en la portada, pero lejos de un disco con la participación de McCartney, sólo es Denny cantando con su guitarra y arreglos menores a las canciones.


title: CD #2 skips

text: CD quality is poor.  CD#2 skips after 2 playings.  Missed return date by 2 days.  Play immediately upon receipt.


title: Amazing

text:
I saw Lisa at the Roxy in L.A. back in '09.  There were two bands before her that I 'kind of' listened to.  When Lisa came on, I put down my drink, walked to the the front of the stage, and just watched and listened in awe.

She is amazing.  Period.  If there are any negative comments it is that more people don't know about her.


title: No

text: No video!


title: Fantastic New Record!

text: I discovered this band by chance and have been continuously amazed. They are incredibly nice guys which only adds to what they are about. The new CD Sand & Snow set a new precedent with the incredible lyrics and vocals as well as the mastery of Spencer Walker on drums. Everyone will typically ask "who do they sound like?". I always tell people they have a sound of their own, but if I had to compare them, I would speak of them in the same breath as The Killers, Snow Patrol, or Coldplay. Their music transcends many others because of being virtually unknown yet astonish all those who give them a try or have the good fortune of seeing them live as I did in Dallas, TX. In short and simply, you will not be disappointed. Also, give The City That Sleeps a listen, well worth it.


title: Loved it

text: I loved every son on this CD.  It is wonderful


title: My father was a very good son writer.

text: My father Roberto Perez (El guajiro palaceño) used to write the songs for Neida. Also he sing in the programs on the radio and in tv. He never got credit for anything.


title: Stunning Deleivery!!!!

text: I feel "Crazy Week' by Josie Brandon is the BEST single release to come out of Nashville in years..It has a "good time feel'which ANYONE can relate to..After all..who HASN'T had a "Crazy Week"??The vocals are STUNNING..and Josie's songwriting stands up to the BEST Nashville has to offer..I feel we will hear a lot more form this lady!!


title: it's better than the other guy says

text:
I'd have disagree a bit with the other review that pans this CD.

Sure it has it's "over-produced" problems at times - but overall, I thought this was a pretty good album - solid songwriting and strong vocals. well worth checking out IF, you've already got the rest of the 1960's Grape catalog.


title: Great historic album, odd bootleg quality on this one.

text: I've seen other reviews that also mention skipping on some of the tracks.  There must have been a bad batch of vinyl because a few of my records from this collection skip as well (I have #483/1000 in the series).  I have a decent entry level audiophile turntable and I have yet to hear much of sound board quality recordings.  And what's with some of the discs?  One side will be played back at 33 1/3, and the B side is at 45rpm.  The pink vinyl (5 piece chicken dinner - which also skips early on) has black ink marks on it, another sign of poor manufacturing process.  Who made this comp?  I'd like to file a class action lawsuit.  Anyone have the same problems?  I'm very curious to hear from you.  Let me know your issues and what # of 1000 you own.  Very suspect quality, but damn I love the Beasties and it's great to hear these outtakes and alternate versions.  RIP Yauch.


title: Mocedades Rocks!

text: A great selection of songs from Mocedades and the dvd is the final concert of "The Historic Six" I believe they were called. There were several changes in the group but the six you see in video are the ones that had the most success. It was also the last show for the amazing Amaya Uranga. You could tell she was having some voice issues but she still sounds incredible!! Worth the watch just to see Amaya.....she WAS Mocedades!


title: Amaya is still amazing

text: A wonderful collection of music and a dvd of El Consorcio. Two words...Amaya Uranga....simply one of the most beautiful voices ever!


title: Track Listing

text:
CD 1
01 CUM ON FEEl THE NOIZE - QUIET RIOT
02 THE FINAL COUNTDOWN - EUROPE
03 URGENT -FOREIGNER
04 CALL ME - BLONDIE
05 SINCE YOU HE BEEN GONE - THE OUTFIELD
06 DER KOMMISSAR - AFTER THE FIRE
07 JESSIE'S GIRL  RICK SPRINGFIELD
08 NO WAY Cur JEFFERSON STARSHIP
09 ITS A MISTAKE - N AT WORK
10 SEPARATE WAYS (WORLDS APART] JOURNEY
11 LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD - PAT BENATAR
12 I RAN (SO FAR AWAY) - A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS
13 CHERRY PIE - WARRANT
14 WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU - IE ROMANTICS
15 WINNING - SANTANA
16 LIVIN THING - ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA
17 YOU DRIVE ME CRAZY - SHAKIN' STEVENS
18 (DONT FEAR) THE REAPER - BLUE OYSTER CULT
19 LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES - TED NUGENT

CD 2
01 WE' RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT - TWISTED SISTERS
02 HOT GIRLS IN LOVE - LOVERBOY
03 BREAKING THE LAW - JUDAS PRIEST
04 YOUR MAMA DONT DANCE - POISON
05 ONLY THE YOUNG - SCANDAL
06 MODERN GIRL-  MEAT LOAF
07 LAST TRAIN TO LONDON- ELECTRIC LIGHT ORQUESTRA
08 SO YOU RAN- ORION THE HUNTER
09 THE CRUSH OF LOVE - JOE SATRIANI
10 CLIFFS OF DOVER - ERIC JOHNSON
11 TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT/RE MY RARY - ODIE MONEY
12 ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS COME THROUGH - JIM STEINMAN
13 SHE S A BEAUTY - THE TURES
14 007-5309 / JENNY - TOMMY TUTONE
15 MAKE RELIEVE - TOTO
16 PRETTY IN PINK - THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS
17 AND WE DANCED - THE HOOTERS
18 MONKEY ON YOUR RACK - ALOO NOVA
19 POISON - ALICE COOPER

CD 3
01 OH SHERRIE- STEVE PERRY
02 KAYLEIGH - MARILLION
03 WHEN I SEE YOU SMILE - BAD ENGLISH
04 THE FLAME - CHEAP TRICK
05 MORE THAN A FEELING - BOSTON
06 SILENT LUCIDITY- QUEENSRYCHE
07 BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG - THE PRETENDERS
08 WHEN THE CHILDREN CRY - WHITE LION
09 NEVER SURRENDER- COREY HART
10 HOLD ON- KANSAS
11 DEAD RINGER FOR LOVE - MEAT LOAF WITH CHER
12 KEEP THE FIRE RURNIN' - REO SPEED
13 WAGON MUMS-HEART
14 COME RACK AND STAY - PAUL YOUNG
15 I VE DONE EVERYTHING FOR YOU - RICK SPRINGFIELD
16 HIGH ON YOU - SURVIVOR
17 FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF NIGHT - RONNIE TYLER

DVD
01 KAYLEIGH - MARILLION
02 IT'S A MISTAKE - MEN AT WORK
03 MORE THAN A FEELING -
04 RACK ON THE CHAIN GANG -
05 I RAN (SO FAR AWAY1-
06 JESSIESGIRL-  RICK SPRINFIELD
07 THE FLAME- CHEAP TRICK
08 WHEN I SEE YOU SMILE - BAD ENGLISH
09 HI WAY OUT - JEFFERSON STARSHIP
10 BREAKING THE LAW -JUDAS PRIEST
11 COME RACK AND STAY -  PAUL YOUNG
12 HOT GIRLS IN LOVE - LOVERBOY
13 TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT - EDDIE MONEY
14 SO YOU RAN - ORION THE HUNTER
15 HIGH ON YOU - SURVIVOR
16 WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU - THE ROMANTICS
17 I'VE BONE EVERYTHING FOR YOU - RICK SPRINGFIELD
18 CHERRY PIE -WARRANT
19 THE FINAL COUNTDOWN - EUROPE
20 (DON'T FEAR) THE REAPER - BLUE OYSTER CULT


title: Track Listing

text:
CD 1
1. ALEVOSÍA
2. INVISIBLE
3. IMÁN DE MUJER
4. LA INOCENCIA
5. LUZ CONTRA LUZ
6. CUANDO DOS CUERPOS
7. ARREBATO
8. EN ESTOS TIEMPOS POR VENIR
9. SUAVE
10. DE LA LUZ Y LA SOMBRA
11. ES POR QUE EXISTES (ALELUYA N.6)
12. LAS CUATRO Y DIEZ
13. AIRE, AIRE
14. PUEDE HABER ALGO MAS
15. LA VIDA AL PASAR

CD 2

1. LA BELLEZA (LIVE)
2. MOJÁNDOLO TODO
3. TIRO POR LA CULATA
4. DE ALGUNA MANERA (LIVE)
5. AY AY AY
6. ABRÁZAME
7. HOY, AHORA, YA
8. PREFIERO AMAR
9. SUPONGAMOS (CANCIÓN DE AMOR Y ANARQUÍA)
10. TAL VEZ
11. ME VA LA VIDA EN ELLO
12. TE QUIERO
13. AL ALBA (LIVE)
14. ALAS Y BALAS
15. ALELUYA N.7


title: Track Listing

text:
Tracks:

1.Amor Es
2.Senor Amante
3.Quererte A Ti
4.Dudas
5.A Que No Le Cuentas
6.Frente A Frente
7.A Quien
8.Sin El
9.Aun Lo Amo
10.Recuento De Los Danos
11.Fuera De Mi Vida


title: Track Listing

text:
Title  Time
 1:07:55
01. Ojitos Verdes by Los Alegres De Terán
 2:58
02. Hermosísimo Lucero by Los Alegres De Terán
 3:07
03. Engañosa y Cobarde by Los Alegres De Terán
 3:28
04. El Amor No Se Vende by Los Alegres De Terán
 2:11
05. Ingrato Amor by Los Alegres De Terán
 2:40
06. Anillo Grabado by Los Alegres De Terán
 2:57
07. Cuatro Espadas by Los Alegres De Terán
 3:26
08. Cruz de Dolor by Los Alegres De Terán
 3:17
09. Oye Morena by Los Alegres De Terán
 2:31
10. Morena Mía by Los Alegres De Terán
 2:49
11. Me Persigue Tu Sombra by Los Alegres De Terán
 1:59
12. Pide a la Vida by Los Alegres De Terán
 3:02
13. De Un Rancho a Otro by Los Troqueros
 2:51
14. Amargo Licor by Los Troqueros
 2:07
15. Triste Tu Historia by Los Troqueros
 3:00
16. El Muchacho Prisionero by Los Troqueros
 2:44
17. Desgraciado de Mí by Los Troqueros
 2:47
18. Me Sobra Lana by Los Troqueros
 2:56
19. Dime Mujer by Los Troqueros
 3:00
20. Penas Arraigadas by Los Troqueros
 3:09
21. Cruz de Pelo by Los Troqueros
 2:34
22. Me Rio del Mundo by Los Troqueros
 2:37
23. 10 de Mayo by Los Troqueros
 3:21
24. A Tí Madrecita by Los Troqueros
 2:24


title: Track Listing

text:
CD 1
1 EL PERIODICO DE AYER - HECTOR LAVOE
2 BEMBA COLORA - CELIA CRUZ
3 EL GRAN VARON - WILLIE COLON
4 AGUZATE - RICHIE RAY & BOBBY CRUZ
5 PEDRO NAVAJA - RUBEN BLADES
6 ANACAONA - CHEO FELICIANO
7 BAMBOLEO - FANIA ALL STARS
8 POR PRIMERA VEZ - JIMMY SABATER
9 GUAGUANCO PA'L QUE SABE - JOHNNY PACHECO
10 ME SIENTO GUAJIRA - LA LUPE
11 YO SOY LATINO - LARRY HARLOW WITH NESTOR SANCHEZ
12 CUERO NA' MA' - TOMMY OLIVENCIA
13 QUE SE PARE LA BOLA - CORTIJO Y SU COMBO
14 SUAVECITO - ISMAEL MIRANDA

CD2
1 CAO CAO MANI PICAO - CELIA CRUZ
2 EL CANTANTE - HECTOR LAVOE
3 CHE CHE COLE - WILLIE COLON
4 COCO DE MARIA - AZUQUITA
5 SE TE CAYO EL TABACO - VENY MORE
6 SALVALO - RICHIE RAY & BOBBY CRUZ
7 MARIA LUISA - ISMAEL MIRANDA
8 FUEGO EN EL 23 - PAPO LUCCA
9 YO QUIERO UNA MUJER - JOHNNY PACHECO
10 QUE MUSICA MAS LINDA - MACHITO Y SU ORQUESTA
11 SE VENDE UN CORAZON - PETE "EL CONDE" RODRIGUEZ
12 YO NO CAMINO MAS - TIPICA 73
13 SACA TU MUJER -  ORQUESTA HARLOW
14 TAMBORES AFRICANOS - ISMAEL RIVERA

CD3
1 LOS FARISEOS - RICHIE RAY & BOBBY CRUZ
2 HACHA Y MACHETE - HECTOR LAVOE
3 TU TU TA TA - EDDIE PALMIERI
4 VUELA LA PALOMA - FANIA ALL STARS
5 CACHITA - TIPICA 73
6 MADRE  ISMAEL MIRANDA
7 MI JARAGUAL - ISAMEL RIVERA
8 LA CARTERA - LARRY HARLOW WITH TITO PUENTE
9 QUITATE LA MASCARA - RAY BARRETO
10 SALSA Y SABOR - TITO PUENTE
11 SI TU ME QUIERES A MI - CHUITO & THE LATUIN UNIQUES
12 PALO DE MANGO  - EDDIE PALMIRI & CONJUNTO LA PERFECTA
13 LA VECINA - CHARLIE PALMIERI
14 EL PIO PIO - PAPO LUCCA

CD4
1 SIEMBRA - WILLIE COLON & RUBEN BLADES
2 BILONGO - FANIA ALL STARS
3 ROMPE SARAGUEY - HECTOR LAVOE
4 SALSA AHI NA MAS - JOE CUBA SEXTETTE
5 SON MTAMOROS - CELIA CRUZ
6 SONIDO BESTIAL - RICHIE RAY & BOBBY CRUZ
7 PA' QUE AFINEN - CHEO FELICIANO
8 EL REY DEL TIMBAL - TITO PUENTE
9 CATALINA LA O - PETE "EL CONDE" RODRIGUEZ
10 ASI SE COMPONE UN SON - ISMAEL MIRANDA
11 EL AGUA DEL CLAVELITO - JOHNNY PACHECO
12 TRU CU TU - TOMMY OLIVENCIA
13 TU LOCO Y YO TRANQUILO - ROBERTO ROENA
14 BUENAVISTA GUAGUANCO - ORQUESTA DE HARLOW


title: Track Listing

text:
1 Latin - Esque (Remastered) 3:05
2 Carioca 1:42
3 Siboney 3:05
4 Sketch De Glenn Miller 3:08
5 Universidad Rock & Roll 3:16
6 Collar De Perlas (A String Of Pearls) 2:51
7 Popurri Curiel 4:46
8 Tren Nocturno (Night Train) 3:05
9 Agua De Beber 2:55
10 Cachita (Oyeme Chacita) 2:21
11 Mini Skirt 2:29
12 Guanacoa 2:50
13 La Bikina 1:57
14 Perdoname Mi Vida 2:47
15 Serenata Para Metales (Hornblowers Serenate) 3:03
16 Lamento Borincano 2:51
17 La Raspa 1:48
18 Puerto Principe (Port Au Prince) 2:30
19 Cachito 2:22
20 La Paloma 2:04
21 Besame Mucho 2:57
22 Canto Karabali (Jungle Drums) 3:06
23 Politecnico Rock & Roll 3:27
24 Jesusita En Chihuahua 2:19
25 Bailando Sobre El Tejado (Dancing On the Ceiling) 3:00
26 Jungle Drums (Canto Karabali) 3:51
27 Mucha Muchacha 2:18
28 Estrellita 2:28
29 Solamente Una Vez 2:40
30 Surfboard 2:55


title: Track Listing

text:
Cd 1
01 - Se me olvido otra vez
02 - Con golpes de pecho
03 - Te traigo estas flores
04 - Lamento triste
05 - Pertenezco a ti
06 - El cantar del pastor
07 - Barrio pobre
08 - Puñalada trapera
09 - Me engañaste
10 - Que te vaya bonito

Cd 2
01 - Amor a lo ranchero
02 - El puente roto
03 - Amorcito norteño
04 - Besos de papel
05 - Borradita diente de oro
06 - Caminante
07 - Por ser tu amigo
08 - A primera vista
09 - Por orgullo
10 - Mi religión gitana

Cd 3
01 - La hija de nadie
02 - El perdón de la hija de nadie
03 - La Anzelma
04 - Un campesino lloró
05 - El golpe traidor
06 - No me olvides amor
07 - Para que te quedes
08 - Maldita llamada
09 - El herradero
10 - Llorar, llorar, llorar


title: Track Listing

text:
CD 1:
1. Que Ironía
2. Una Sola Caida
3. Mi Destino Fue Quererte
4. Los Muecas - Amor Sincero
5. Alicia
6. Es Por Demás
7. No Lloraré
8. Prieta Linda
9. Me Da Verguenza
10.Bésame y Olvidame

CD 2:

1.  Sylvia
2.  Devuélveme El Corazón
3. Varita De Nardo
4. Ebrio De Amor
5. Trigeña
6. Pa' Que Sientas Lo Que Siento
7. Sobro En Tú Camino
8. Llegaste Tarde
9. Por Si Tu Quieres Volver
10.Empate De Amor

CD 3:
1. Indita Mía
2. Presagio
3. Con Cartitas
4. Mares De Penas
5. También Te Puedo Olvidar
6. Desolacion
7. Dos Corazones
8. Las Abandonadas
9. El Malquerido
10. Chatita


title: Track Listing

text:
01. Los Pilares De La Carcel
2:53
02. Cuando Me Vaya De Aqui
2:28
03. Copitas De Mezcal
4:58
04. Amor y Lagrimas
2:36
05. Nada Gano Con Quererte
3:25
06. Todo Se Paga
3:30
07. Llorar, Llorar
3:09
08. Los Compromisos
2:53
09. En Las Cantinas
2:14
10. De Mi Rancho A Tu Rancho
3:00
11. Mujer Paseada
2:32
12. Que Lindo Es Michoacan
3:18
13. Mi Destino Fue Quererte
3:30
14. Es Imposible
2:51
15. Se Me Fue Mi Amor
3:30
16. Ni El Dinero Ni Nadie
3:36
17. El Hijo Prodigo
2:28
18. Para Que Es Tanto Orgullo
2:23
19. Estrellita Marinera
3:30
20. Me Importa Poco
2:48
21. De Un Rancho A Otro
3:30
22. Por Ningun Motivo
2:45
23. No Me Vengas A Llorar
2:29
24. Calla Mujer Calla
3:11
25. Yerba Mala
3:24
26. Delante de Mi
2:33
27. Corrido Del Desertor
2:09
28. La Venganza De Maria
3:50
29. Ya Los Jilgueros
3:30
30. El Novillo Despuntado
2:30


title: Track Listing

text:
CD1
1 JUAN CHARRASQUEADO
2 EL OJO DE VIDRIO
3 GABINO BARRERA
4 LA MULA BRONCA
5 CORRIDO DE PANFILO NATERA
6 EL TREN PASAJERO
7 LOS QUE CRUZARON
8 FLOR DEL RIO
9 EL PASAJERO DEL TREN
10 ASI ERA JUAN CHARRASQUEADO
11 DOMINGO CORRALES

CD2
1 EL LOCO
2 VIRGEN DE MI SOLEDAD
3 LA ULTIMA CARTA
4 GOLONDRINA DE OJOS NEGROS
5 MI CASITA DE PAJA
6 GOLONDRINA AVENTURERA
7 BESOS Y COPAS
8 BESOS CALLEJEROS
9 NADA GANO CON QUERERTE
10 CUATRO VELAS
11 AMORCITO NORTENO

CD3
1 DOS HOJAS SIN RUMBO
2 FLOR TRISTE
3 TRAICION A JUAN
4 ILUSION LEJANA
5 AY MAMA LOS QUE TE DIJE
6 CON LAS MANOS VACIAS
7 UN DOLOR Y OTRO DOLOR
8 PINTURA DE AMOR
9 BELLA ILUSION
10 UN DOMINGO EN LXTLAHUACA
11 EL PUENTE ROTO


title: Track Listing

text:
CD 1
1.SPRIT IN THE SKY
2.DANCING WITH MYSELF
3.99 RED BALLOONS
4.I HEARD A RUMOUR
5.LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD
6. I.O.U.
7.GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN
8.LIES
9.STRANGER IN TOWN
10.TELL IT TO MY HEART
11.DOWN UNDER
12.SOLID
13.GOODY TWO SHOES
14.NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP
15.BROTHER LOUIE

CD 2

1.LIVING IN OBLIVION
2.DANCING WITH TEARS IN MY EYES
3.BLUE MONDAY
4.WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO
5.THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
6.TARZAN BOY
7.FOOTLOOSE.
8.DOLCE VITA
9.96 TEARS
10.ALL THE LOVE
11.DONT YOU FORGET ABOUT ME
12.HOW GEE
13.CARBBEAN QUEEN
14.NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP
15.YOU'RE MY HEART, YOU'RE MY SOUL.

CD 3
1.AROUND MY DREAM
2.HAPPY CHILDREN
3.COME ON FEEL THE NOISE
4.WE BUILT THIS CITY
5.WHO CAN IT BE NOW?
6.TOGETHER FOREVER
7.I'M SO EXCITED
8.KARMA CHAMELEON
9.WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
10.POINT OF NO RETURN
11.THE REFLEX
12.WALKING ON SUNSHINE
13.DER KOMMISSAR
14.YOU SPIN ME ROUND
15.WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND

DVD
1.GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN
2.DOWN UNDER
3.GOODY TWO SHOES
4.NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP
5.THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
6.LIVING IN OBLIVION
7.96 TEARS
8.CARIBBEAN QUEEN
9.TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP
10.YOU'RE MY HEART, YOU'RE MY SOUL
11.COME ON NOW FEEL THE NOISE
12.WE BUILT THIS CITY
13.WHO CAN IT BE NOW?
14.TOGETHER FOREVER
15.I'M SO EXCITED
16.KARMA CHAMELEON
17.WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
18.POINT OF NO RETURN
19.THE REFLEX
20.YOU SPIN ME ROUND
21. WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND


title: Alsou CD

text: I love this cd. This Russian singer has a beautiful voice and I loved the songs.  They are all in Russian with the exception of one song that is in English.  Even though I cannot understand the words I still loved this cd.


title: Tremendously funny situations. Too bad the series was taken off ...

text: Tremendously funny situations.  Too bad the series was taken off the air.


title: Five Stars

text: Great really happy with purchase.


title: Five Stars

text: Great worship!!


title: purchased a NEW CD, but received a used one and it was defective..will return....

text:
This is purely an acapella CD at it's best. The harmony is precise, yet, smooth. Memorable songs to sing again and again.

I only wanted a NEW CD. [I already have a copy of this CD]

I received an open case with a USED CD, and the  CD was scratched, # 12 [ a favorite song]

I still want a NEW CD


title: 70s Music Explosion CD

text: The Item arrived in good time, brings back lots of good memories from the past very happy with the purchase


title: This album took me back while standing the test of time!

text:
This album took me back to the days when my parents took me to the local Christian book store so I could buy tapes with my paper rout money (yes, I am from that bygone era).  Sometimes I regretted my CCM picks.  Sometimes a relative or youth pastor promoted an album that was a cheap poorly made imitation of the most popular secular music of the day.

That said, this is not the case with Prodigal's "Electric Eye;" it stands the test of time.  As a kid I wore this tape out to the point of non-playability.  Ever since I played this tape into the ground, I have wondered about remastered CD or LP.  This remastered album exceeded my expectations.  With more mature ears and a touch of musical education, I have a new appreciation for the song writing and musicianship.  Some of the guitar tones on this remaster surprised me with their richness; tones I would like to attempt to duplicate.  So you can better understand my perspective as a reviewer, I listen to a broad range of music both secular and Christian.  Also, I do tend to listen to classic rock, hard rock, prog rock, metal, with a smattering of outlaw country, blues, and new wave synth. This album fits nicely into my classic rock tastes.

Most importantly, in this digital tech driven age, the lyrics are even more meaningful (almost prophetic).  The words simply hit home with the life issues I grapple with as an adult; it is a shame I didn't full realize the depth of content to this album when I was an early teen.

As a rad bonus (yep, bring'n back the 80s slang), my kids request this album from time to time when we are out driving.  They like the melodies and the musicianship; they are already singing along after a couple months of listening.  I hope they get the depth of content in the lyrics as they age in our tech driven digital environment.

I am very thankful for this remastered repressed album from my youth; and, I am thankful to be able to benefit from the lyrical depth I missed as a youth.  S.D.G.


title: tecnomusic

text: not all of us like this type of music i was exited wen i opened the cd. i wanted to hear "La Hiedra" just the way it was originaly recorded and is not; i wont condem the rest of the cd , there are some good stuff there but i am some kind of disapointed with the sound that i dont play it,  maybe some of you like that kind of sound out there  and that is fine with me ;but me i like real sound, so you people at CBS if you say "Original Recordings'keep them Original,not every one is deaf out here.


title: its here

text: i love music i am a piano player enjoy playing music


title: great music

text: everything


title: Excellent JAZZ participating group of Artists

text: The entire CD is awesome . . . For entertainment


title: Jazzyfunktastuc

text: Long time fan , wasn't let down.


title: Live Musicians

text: Great music


title: Brian Into the Funk Again

text: This CD isn't as good as the great smooth jazz sound of Brian Culbertson it falls more in the Funk version of his previous Funk CD's with various collaborations.The song " The Truth" with Noel Gourdin is a very great cut which I have played over and over!


title: llego a tiempo

text: hermoso


title: Four Stars

text: Not a bad way to hear Joni in a different venue....there’s never enough ways to hear her play.


title: Solid Electric Blues

text: Kevin's burly baritone reminds me of a cross between James Dewar & Ike Willis, Dwayne & Eric keep the rhythm in a nice 'n' snug pocket, & Matt's guitar work is very tasty. (He's got fine chops, &, more importantly, he has a real knack for matching the style & intensity to the song.) Damn shame that this CD's out of print.


title: Four Stars

text: Excellent songs, creative Lyrics , opportunity ti hear 'nee' artists


title: Four Stars

text: Great OTR


Wow!!! I used to enjoy these songs when I was a child! I only wish they were on a cd


title: It's way too much money for the Cd, even ...

text:
It's way too much money  for the Cd,  even though the music company don't make it anymore.
I'd rather have it on Mp3.
But, thanks anyways for posting it on  Amazon.


title: It's ok if you like synth music

text: It's ok if you like synth music, the whole album is made up of it. I was looking for the hot main theme song, "Let Go" by Intimate Strangers.. I cannot find it anywhere on CD just vinyl.. so I just went ahead and bought the album, thinking it was on it since it was the main theme song of the movie, and you are buying the motion picture soundtrack.. but no disappointment, what a waste. Unfortunately at the time when I bought it, there wasn't a review listed  that the songs were not included on the soundtrack..so you are only buying instrumental music which the album wasn't bad but really had nothing to it.


title: Awsome song! Even better car in the video!

text: Hey!<br />Check out the video that is on this CD single! It has an awoms car in it!... MINE!!! :)  It's a Viper Red 1967 Nova that you can see Mark sitting in in parts of the video! :) So check it out!!


title: Love Her CD, Celine Dion 1992

text: Love her CD!!! Reminds me of the early 90s when I was listening to the cassette tape constantly.


title: Lynda Carter's Portrait

text: I have owned this album for years and enjoy it.  Lynda Carter has a lovely voice which I also remember from her variety TV specials in the 70s and 80s.  I've seen her in concert recently and her voice is still in good shape just as it is here.


title: Great Album!!!!

text: I have been looking for this album since I was 10 years old. I am now 45. Worth the wait.


title: Love Perfume! This CD has 2 of my favorite ...

text: Love Perfume!<br />This CD has 2 of my favorite songs :)


Ok so I'm the very first to review this four song EP by Chicago rockers the Redwalls! Let me begin by saying this should be for completions only (those that know or already own this bands three studio albums) though that somehow seems unfair. These four tracks are a wonderful overview of just how special these four Lads were. The influences are clear though in no way detract from the sheer individuality of this band. Musicianship, vocAls, harmonies and amazing hooks saturate their songs. The Redwalls make their songs and their sound their very own. Amazing when you consider just how young they were. Never mind any review that says that this band is derivative!  Nonsense! Show me a great band whose influences aren't well known. Buy all of their CD's is you can , but please do not miss this band! Surely special!!!


title: Five Stars

text: Record came in great shape, just as advertised.


title: Five Stars

text: EXCELLENT


title: Very Inspiring!

text:
This Album list the songs

Mary Did You Know
Above All
Wonderful Merciful Savior
Rise Again
Jesus Take The Wheel
Breath of Heaven
He Knows My Name
Redeemer
Midnight Cry
In The Name of The Lord
On My Knees
Certainly Lord
More Than Enough

Produced, Mastered, and Orchestrated by Ritchie Carbajal


title: Eh!

text: This actually sounded better than it tasted.


title: A truly unique voice and eclectic album!

text: I had never heard of Kristina Rocco until I found her cover of Louis Armstrong's, "What a wonderful world". I was blown away. So I took a chance and bought this record. She has a truly unique voice that ranges from Operatic to Rock. It's very rare that I find singer/songwriters today of this caliber. I urge others to take a chance and check out this undiscovered gem. She holds her own against contemporaries like "Adele". This is a truly original artist and album. I wouldn't be surprised if she gets scooped up by a label before years end.


title: Five Stars

text: Greatest existential soundtrack ever, has the depth and drama of human triumph and despair masterly orchestrated!!


title: Five Stars

text: thank you so much!


title: first blood

text: The CD came in a nice cover and all the songs follow  the movie from the beginning to the end and it dose not  try to add songs to it that was not in the movie witch I like


title: I love this sombre dark sound

text: I love this sombre dark sound. Sometimes one needs to listen to this to have a reality check on life, it's great music.


title: 10/10 album!

text: the album is gorgeous and came unharmed and in pristine condition, the photobook is gorgeous and the photocard i got is so cute! not to mention coming super quick! chuuves lives!!! support them!


title: I cannot stop listening to this album

text: This band is just amazing. I'm so glad I was able to get my hands on a copy since this band isn't big in the USA. They by far excel the popular mainstream top 40 chart toppers. Bravo, Balthazar, Bravo. I look forward to the international release of your second album, Rats, later this month.


title: Amazing

text: I knew I want! I want this album ever since I saw their video for "Anna Sun" last summer. I've heard their newer renditions of these songs and was shocked when I discovered some of the lyrics were cut out. This album is true and original to the band's creativity and I highly recommend it.


title: Racist

text: Not very funny, and pure racism, but I can see how it would be popular in the trailer park.


title: ... the shipping was a breeze and the poster was fine.

text: The corners were dented but other than that the shipping was a breeze and the poster was fine.


title: Yes!

text: Love this seller and the album. Thanks for the extra photo cards~


title: Song listings

text:
Disc One:

1. Riders in the Sky
2. Roy's Guitar Boogie
3. Gentle on My Mind
4. San Antonio Rose
5. Bluegrass Breakdown
6. Foggy Mountain Breakdown
7. Dueling Banjos
8. El Condor Pasa
9. Malaguena
10. Black Sapphire
11. John Cumberland Creek
12. Down Under

Disc Two:

1. The Tips of My Fingers
2. Yesterday When I Was Young
3. Come Live With Me
4. Honeymoon Feeling
5. Somewhere Between Love and Tomorrow
6. If I Had To Do It All Over Again
7. I Never Picked Cotton
8. Thank God and Greyhound
9. The Lawrence Welk - Hee Haw Counter Revolution Polka
10. Heart to Heart
11. Right Or Left at Oak Street
12. Then She's a Lover

Disc Three:

1. For the Good Times
2. Georgia on my Mind
3. Me & Bobby McGee
4. Sunday Morning Coming Down
5. Before the Next Teardrop Falls
6. Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
7. Unchained Melody
8. Most Beautiful Girl
9. It Was Almost Like a Song
10. Make the World Go Away
11. Green Green Grass of Home
12. Rollin' in My Sweet Baby's Arms


title: Two Stars

text: This Is Not Enough Songs To Play


title: Timeless

text:
I bought the original issue back in the year 2000 and remember liking some of the sons. While cleaning up my room in recent weeks found the CD and decided to put it in the CD player in my car. It has been like 2 weeks and I cannot stop listening to it. My daughter who is now 21 years old asked me whether or not that was a new CD that has just come out in the stores; could tell that she also liked it.

This time around there are only two songs I really don't care about, but won't mention them here since beauty is in the eye of the beholder, sort of speak. Regardless, the man is really talented and seems to be underrated as an artist.

For me to like more than 2 songs on any album is hard and rare, hence the 5 big star for 5.


title: Four Stars

text: Good music


title: Five Stars

text: Inspiring


title: EXCITING!!

text:
No matter how ill-matched (emotionally) were these two American divas (the story says so, and that Sills rather preferred Shirley Verrett as singing partner, as well as Horne preferred Sutherland): these ladies make a wonderful job together here in what was a night of nights, with the Scala audience responding enthusiastically right from the frighteningly precise playing of the orchestra in the overture, to the end of a truly great performance.
Both Sills and Horne storm the La Scala auditorium with panache and bravura, if not akin to the more modern historically informed practice since Abbado, Zedda, Scimone, etc. Those were the times of showing off, of thrilling the audience who were the first to appreciate what bravura-singing was; when singers like Callas, Simionato et al rediscovered in the previous decade the incisive quality of true bel canto.
You can take for granted the mannerisms of Franco Bonisolli, but he does competent coloratura singing when required, all with thrilling high notes. There was yet to come the time of Araiza, Florez, Lopardo and company.
Justino Díaz could seem an odd choice for a bravura role of the kind dominated by Ramey or Raimondi, but let's remember that this young Puerto Rican was a competent recitalist excelling in Händel oratorios (I recall fondly a wonderful "Why do the nations" from "Messiah" from this lad).
The ensemble numbers are just fantastic in what seems to be an artificial managing of unnecesarilly repeated dramatic climaxes, just like Trovatore; there are to almost equal confrontations between the lovers (Maometto/Almanzor and Pamira) versus the call of patriotic duty, impersonated first by Cleomene (the father) and then by Neocle (the rejected warrior-lover), but the music is really exciting, nevertheless.
Schippers was to be later criticized for this compendium of number from two very distinct works (rather than reworkings), but it works, and he was the born man to this un-classy, virile approach of the most uninhibited Italian repertoire. None the less, his conducting of the assorted forces is commanding and frighteningly precise.
A real treasure.


title: Disappointed on no free gift as what it say

text: Everything else came in good condition but no free gift as what it say. Kinda disappointed on it.


title: Good package but doesn't have what it say

text: I got the photocard, photobook, and the postcard.<br />Doesn't have any of extra photocard or folded poster. Absolutely disappointing.


title: Artist Bio from Rootsucker Records

text:
Since 2001 Boston-based guitar player Rob Byrd has been performing improvised ambient music in a wide variety of settings from the legendary CBGB's in New York City to the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert. Fascinated by how sounds exist in time and space, he treats electric guitar with various signal processing equipment to spawn sonic pieces that are shaped by the location at which they are being performed and by the energies of those present. The aim is to create a shared experience  of reflection and meditation which resonates between performer, venue, and audience, but can also be enjoyed purely on a musical level as well.

`Bells of Tomorrow,' his first release on Rootsucker Records, is representative of the live guitar performances but also contains an additional element of treated found sounds to enhance and expand the textural range and flavor of the music.  Tones both pure and dirty, atmospheres of expansive plateaus and tiny ponds, moods of elation and sadness all meld in attempt to echo the rich grit of life, and the full spectrum of feelings that accompany the journey back to joy  from a place of despondence.

Byrd is honored and pleased that a  number of Reiki Masters, yoga teachers, and massage therapists have picked up on the healing patterns in the music and use it to accompany their treatments.  Film scoring is also of great interest, and in 2006 he worked closely with director Joshua Kastorf to create the soundtrack for his science fantasy film `Crypto-Candida.'


title: fing amazin 80s pop/NW whatever u wanna call it!!

text: i so much agree! got 2c those guys live & YES they kicked ASS!! only thing better wood b them opening for B52s....i can dream! Danny b&b in HOUSTON. u gotta check out the dope flix ParisTX its 2 much.


title: horribly remastered

text: this is one of the great shames of current reissues…multi cds of important music mastered like bad pop music for the radio. Somebody took these tunes and put them on a software program so it constantly maxes out at zero DB -  destroying all  dynamic range and making listening to these just a giant headache;  it’s all loud loud loud. Avoid like the plague, better to find other labels that know how to do sound.


title: This is NOT what it says it is -

text: this lester young CD was NOT recorded at the REno club; it is other material recorded live in other places - given how much the cost of this CD is, they should not be allowed to misrepresent it -


title: Five Stars

text: Good!


title: Great CD

text: If You Like Bluegrass Gospel You Will Love This One.


title: blowfish

text:
Family were an amazing group from the classic-rock era with an astonishing range, who sounded like no-one, who influenced many, who charted unlikely singles, whose every recording and performance drips with inspiration, commitment and conviction.  however, their exceptional catalog has been repacked remastered and reissued again and again with reshuffled bonus tracks, each slightly louder and than the preceding version.  in the era of the "super deluxe" box set, Family (or someone on their behalf) come to the table with stuff for you to buy (again?).  this time it's the bbc sessions.

pros:
1.  many tracks from previous hux bbc cds restored to original length.
2.  many new tracks from the early sessions.

cons:
1.  not inexpensive.  (why?)
2.  many of the "never before released" tracks are broadcasts of album cuts.  that's why they were rightly omitted from earlier bbc releases.  packaging/selling them in this context is debatable, but advertising these as "previously unissued" is MISLEADING.  this goes for the entire '72 studio session of Bandstand material on disc 6, the final track on disc 7 and the 'unreleased' tracks from the 'here comes the grin' session.
3.  some of the tracks are mastered at the wrong speed.
4.  the (great) '73 in-concert session on disc 7 uses the same mono version with the same annoying applause loop throughout as it did on the windsong "in concert" cd.  this concert was available in stereo without that audience loop on the "oh boy" cd described in the liner notes, but it was not used here.  the real audience was plenty appreciative, so it is hard to guess why someone needs this "laugh track" with the same whistle sounding again and again.
5.  the book has a many nice pictures, but the packaging is price-inflating.  the poster is in questionable taste.  (maybe that's the point?)
6.  the live session on disc 6 is the same "Live" album you might have paid for in the Once Upon A Time box set (yes, the "14 cd" box that had 3 cds with 2 songs each on them).


title: Beatles

text: To have their last audible live concert. Notice I said audible.

user_id: AERYNGDDMRJILDHVKTDSSTCFZPDQ


title: Five Stars

text: Great scollection


title: Looking for the Beatles Decca Auditions? This should be your choice for it!

text: The sound quality is incredible for a bootleg. WHAT WAS DECCA THINKING? I can understand why Peter Best was dismissed in favor of Ringo just by listening to Best play (4/4 beat drummer). I was truely amazaed on how good of a vocalist George Harrison is ( I beleive he sang most of the songs on here!) If you're looking for the complete Decca audition, I would really consider this cd. the sound quality is AWESOME!


title: Complete/re-mastered Decca Audition album - the missing link.

text: The "Decca Audition" CD , which includes all 15 original  songs, is significantly better in hi-fi quality than the 'bootleg' versions of the Decca Tapes which I have previously heard.  The artwork and design of the sleeve, mirrors that of the first 5 EMI Beatles albums, and this CD fits appropriately into my Beatles Mono Box Set, as a 'missing link' ,  There is also an 8 page 'fold out' colour booklet, which in addition to some excellent photos, contains  a tongue in cheek/fictitious history of the release of some of these songs by Decca during 1962, If you purchase this album, you can discard all other Decca Beatles' CDs. All we need now is a vinyl version of this truly excellent album.


title: Five Stars

text: Good cd


title: Excellent

text: I bought this CD from Michael back in 2001. I had heard him play at a small place in San Jose, and loved his piano. As a musician, I found his piano progressions grabbing me to listen. He is a great pianist, composer, and had done studio work for various Bay Area groups. The first track gets you hooked. Lay back and chill music on this CD. Definitely a rainy Sunday, hanging out with your partner stuff.


title: One Star

text: This had said four cds was only one.


title: Came in fairly good condition, corners were a little damaged from mailing ...

text: Came in fairly good condition, corners were a little damaged from mailing and did not come with a poster as advertised but overall was decent.


title: Five Stars

text: perfect gift for an Auntie.....she loved it. delivered very quickly........


title: Amazing album for anybody into Prog

text: Amazing album for anybody into Prog, Fusion, and Classic Rock! Lots of ELP and Yes influence, with some of the best musicians in the world. Lot's of incredible guitar and keyboard solos from Jeff Kollman and Oz Noy, and killer rock vocals from Jeff Scott Soto(Sons of Apollo, Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Journey)  plus excellent compositions!


title: All of Petty 's best

text: Delivered early and in good condition.


title: the 40/41 moat symphony was on a LP RECORD. ...

text: the 40/41 moat symphony was on a LP RECORD. I thought I had ordered a DVD. I retuned the record.


title: 💘 Love it! 💘

text: I love this band! This is a great cd, packing an awesome sound and vibe. Get dancing with Poi Dog Pondering today.


title: Great Music, Exceptional service

text:
This cd is amazing, I can safely say that none of the songs disappoint, and Nujabes is one of my favorite artists.

When I first ordered this cd I could not wait, and 27 days passed without it reaching my house. I complained to the seller and they promptly sent me a second, showing their appreciation and dedication to shoppers.


title: Another awesome Twilley collection

text: Wow! I'm blown away again by another rare early collection of Dwight Twilley tunes! He can never dissappoint me with his cool voice that can hit so many area's of my brain. He hits the feelings of happiness, sadness, funnyness (oops....don't think that's a word) but most of all he has the most beautiful music and vocals if it's just him or him and his great partner Phil Seymour! This is a must have for any true Twilley fan or a fan of good quality pop rock. Thanx Dwight!


title: Rare, early, 'dug up wonders' from Twilley

text: WoW!  This is a dream come true! I'd heard that this amazing genious had hundreds of unreleased songs that he and Phil Seymour wrote and recorded when they were little kids! Sure, it's not some million dollar recording studio but still great to hear. This stuff could go as far back as late '60's. The real treat is Dwight's voice on track #11; " Square Circles", The upbeat pop on "You can change it" on track #14 can only make your bad day turn good. He does an awesome job of "Twisting the night away" . Also, the Beatles; "Come together" and a song; "I can't take it" (which might be a Badfinger song).  Good pop music if you don't mind it a bit raw. Twilley's young voice is just heavenly.


title: Dwight Twilley has the most incredible voice that just keeps on going

text: What can one say about someone who knows just how and when to hit certain pitches with his voice just at the right moment. Dwight is one of the most talented singer/songwriters since the mid seventies when he and buddy Phil Seymour released the wonderful "Sincerely" album.  That album is such a classic (I hate to compare great music to others) it has sweet harmonies of the Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkle, Beatles and a little Elvis. Every Twilley album is a new adventure. First, I would start with the 2 on 1 cd; "Sincerely/ Twilley Don't Mind". Great vocals with a bit of rockabilly. "Out of the Box" is loaded with cover tunes that many will know. My fav's are; "Burning love",  "Stand by me",  "The last time",  "(You're so Square) Baby I don't care",  "Big Iron". 20 songs on one cd!


title: Not even disc I ordered

text: Disc 1 was right but not disc 2, which is why I bought it


title: Good Times with God

text: This is an excellent CD for young and old to move into a worshipful time with Father God.  Little ones dance and express their energy, and the old find new energy to express their Love of Him.<br />Its a good thing for Family Worship time!  We gave it to Jesus this Christmas. Ps 22:3


The Music of Cleopatra on the Nile LP is a must-own Arabic jazz LP. It has been attributed to jazz great Sun Ra and others, and the LP offers incredible rhythmic, percussive, exotic jazz that is a pure delight to the ears and your toe-tapping feet.

One can envision entering some Middle Eastern market and taking in all of the exotic sights, sounds, smells, and flavours. Simply put, this is an incredibly satisfying work of music. My only frustration is that this is a very rare LP (which makes it very expensive to purchase) and so far, it is unavailable on CD or on iTunes.

Before deciding to purchase this LP, by all means check it out on YouTube so that you can hear the various tracks, but I am convinced that after listening to this music, you will simply have to have this LP as part of your jazz collection.


title: Wonderful CD purchase !!

text: We were very pleased with  the quick receipt  of this  CD.  It  was  in  excellent condition !!  The songs are inspirational--- we  have played it  many times thus  far.  Thanks for the help in locating this item.


title: Fun

text: Great beat love the songs


title: A very unique and refreshingly different Christian album from 1980

text: I absolutely LOVE this music! Someone gave me a copy years ago and I just found it again. As the reviewer above wrote, the music and vocals are superb. There's also a sweet saxophone solo on track #2 "Dwelling Place" that brings me to tears. The lyrics are beautiful and speak about God and Jesus and our relationship in a meaningful way from Genesis, "Ex Nihilo" - Latin for "out of nothing", i.e. Creation to Revelation when we'll be with Him forever. You've never heard anything like this trust me.


title: Excellent!

text: Vinyl LP was packaged extremely well! Condition was exactly as described! Thanks!


title: classic stuff from the most underated band of all time

text: its a great collection makes you want more this will probably be a collection i will eventually sell once i have all the single cd's but none the less simply one of my all time favorite bands ..should have been inducted into the rock and roll hall a long time ago its a disgrace that they are not there..great retakes of american woman and no sugar tonight


title: Niagara!  Finally!

text: River of No Return is double billed with Niagara in this cd release.  Niagara is the prize here.  Monroe's theme, when she climbs the stairs to escape the husband she tried to have murdered, is haunting and worth the price of the cd.  The movie is great for its period and Marilyn Monroe never looked better, especially during her musical number.  Watch the film, get the cd!


title: It was better than expected and replaced a disc my wife loved ...

text: It was better than expected and replaced a disc my wife loved and lost many years ago. Great to hear her playing it and humming


title: Great Music

text: This is my second CD of this title. I have used it to help me meditate and relax. Robert and Robin's vocals are excellent. I always recommend this CD to others so that they may experience these angelic voices. The songs are truly favorites of those who like Catholic music. Also, this CD make for an excellent gift for anyone special.


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent


title: A musical medieval fantasy

text: 'Dragon Guardian' is the name of the band. The CD title I've seen translated as 'Holy & Evil Sword Valkyrious'. Symphonic heavy metal would sum up the music. Melodic arrangements with plenty of shred guitar and lightning fast drumming provide the back drop for a fantasy story set in Medieval Europe. There is musical diversity however, the tracks 'Pirate Ship 'Devil Wing', and 'Alchemist of Atonement' feature a piano accordion, and the CD's lovely closing track 'The Last Promise' has flute and strings. Guests include Aoba Ringo, Mitani Nana, Nomiya Ayumi, & Miiya, on vocals, while TERU, from Visual Kei band Versailles contributes some brilliant guitar work to 'A Ticket For Heaven'. All in all I found it a very enjoyable listen. Be advised, the songs vocals & spoken narration are in Japanese.


title: and this is really good.

text: Even if you might have all of Ian material ,this is a must get. Still listening to all unreleased material , and this is really good.


title: Telestar

text: Love it! Love it!  Love it!!!!!  The Ventures were popular when I was high school, and I have always liked their music.


title: A Must Have: Best Praise & Worship CD Single 2Date

text:
Don Marsh's 05 SET "America's Choice 30" (P&W Favorites) is my choice for a multiple CD set, featuring the top 30 most sung P&W's according to copyright royalty reports on actual USA church usage.  This CD is my top favorite SINGLE. Title song is a calypso soft-styled lullaby that suddenly erupts into a power praise rocker at the chorus; one of the most powerful songs released to date...the reason I tracked down and bought the album.  The title song along with Scott Jefferies yet-to-be widely-published-anywhere on any pop P&W CD (to my knowledge) song: "O Lord Be Glorified (...we praise & lift you high,") are two of the greatest-ever written power praise movers and shakers, guaranteed to get you moving and worshipping 24/7.

Other power praise movers on this great live-worship performance at Christ Church include song 4: "We Glorify," 5: "High & Lifted Up," 9: "Be a Sacrifice," and 10: "Lord Of All The Earth." (Songs 1: "We Sing Glory," and 8: "Magnify The Lord" are also really great; i.e. up-tempo with a beat....)

This album is the best of the best because the above titles are some of the best copy ever written todate; and because the worship team and singers featured are real-deal, Spirit-filled, mega-talented persons who have somehow managed to produce a P&W final output in a live performance that exceeds the quality of a studio production (rare indeed).  Producers Joy Gardner and Brad Knight have pulled off a coup-de-tat by outdoing the major record companies with music arrangments that tower above the pack.  This contemporary-aging CD is better in content and quality than anything else since then; a real-deal classic filled with music that is gonna stand the passage of time and still shine like leading-edge songs released through the rest of this decade.  Do not let this album slip through the cracks; if you want to praise and worship, get a couple copies of "Sweet Aroma..." and keep one in your car, and one at home or work.  This is truly a mover and shaker; it will PROPEL you into praise and worship, and boost your spiritual sensitivity up several levels....


title: Great CD!

text: This is one of my favorite Christmas CD's.  I can't wait to get this CD out every Christmas.  It has a variety of singer's and songs.


title: Country Christmas 2001

text: Wonderful CD,  All songs very well done by various country artists. Great aaddition to your country collection.


title: Shipping is a little rocky

text: The album, for the most part, was satisfying it came with everything the advertised. The only reason why I’m giving it a lower rating is because the corners were dented.


title: Sweet tunes

text: Excellent


title: Three Stars

text: I like Danny Gaither .  Soooo I always enjoy his voice in any context !


title: Five Stars

text: I enjoyed this audio book a lot, it will be one of my favorites for years to come.


title: Valseana.

text: Great guitar playing on great guitars. A real treat!


title: Killer record

text: Just recently found this online for $12. I can’t remember the site. Brand new too. Love this record


title: Awesome!

text: Finally found it ! Brand new and happy!


title: My life's guide

text: Changed my life, guides my life. When things go wrong. I reach for Tony's tapes/ cds. I know I'll get my answer.


title: I got this like 3 days early n it's brand new and full ...

text: I got this like 3 days early n it's brand new and full of wicked s***. .thank you. .very very very very happy


title: Best sleep CD

text: I suggest this cd to anyone i know who has hard time sleeping. Bought this again from nestolgia and arrived in perfect condition CD (i had to switch the jewelcase out but the cover was easy to take out.


title: Five Stars

text: very good


title: One Star

text: The cd came scratched and rej of the songs didn't play


title: Five Stars

text: LIKE ALL THE SONGS EXCELLENT


title: Five Stars

text: It can't get better than Jake


title: Five Stars

text: I can't find enough of this chick's music.  She's the Brigitte Bardot of French music.


title: Beautiful performance

text: Loved the way HilaryHann plays Mozart.


title: Let me tell you...

text: Ride on shooting star is good! Skeleton Liar is good! Subhuman is good! I also strongly recomend you to get "Fool on the planet", which is the best of album and also the origin album of "Ride on shooting star".


title: Great quality

text: Played the whole cd on my laptop and it works just fine.


title: One Star

text: Record arrived in horrible condition.  Mostly unlistenable.


title: Miss his presence

text: Love it, so many memories when listing to his music


title: great series!

text: I purchased this series for my husband and I.  But once I listened to all the CD's I had to share it with friends! My husband was serving overseas at the time, but I was eager for him to hear it as well. When the kids and I got a chance to visit him, I brought this CD series. My husband introduced me to some of the great couples he had met there - and we all met one night and listened to a few of the CD's.  IT WAS GREAT! One couple shared that this helped to save their marriage - so we bought them one for their anniversary!  I do recommend this CD series! The only draw back to me - is that there are so many CD's, and if you are a busy person like me - you may need several occassions to listen to the whole set!


title: wonderful cd

text: I have been looking for a couple of the carols on this cd for some time.  I was delighted to find both on this cd.


title: Sun Blues Box May Just Be an Essential Purchase

text:
I got it in the mail this afternoon and I'm just starting to wade through the first few discs.  I also looked through the book which is 184 pages, hard cover, LP sized, with lots of photos and label shots if there were Sun label releases of the tunes.  Colin Escott, one of the producers of the original Charly LP set, is involved in this one. In the intro he talks about the differences in the releases.  The original LP set was intended to be fairly comprehensive of Sun releases done by Sam Phillips of African-American artists.  It included at least one LP of gospel and secular vocal group stuff which the subsequent CD issue left off.  Additionally between the time of the LP release and the first CD reissue there were a number of single CDs issued by Charly of Sun rarities.  Some of these alternate tracks appeared on the CD reissue and were substituted for tracks on the original LP version.  I remember at the time the CD set came out, I thought I should hang on to the LP version due to differences between these two.  Addititionally, in the 1980s when the CD reissue came out, a number of Chess, RPM and a few other tracks were no longer available for reissue.  Thanks to the 50 year copyright rule, these availability issues no longer exist.  They reconstituted the LP release and added the alternate tracks issued on the CD reissue and added a few things not known about at the time of either of these issues including things taken from acetates recently found or in the hands of collectors.  The book is very well done - following brief stories about putting the box together, Sam Phillips and his recording history, there is a fairly lengthy section with artist bios followed by a song-by-song note section which is organized by CD.  Each track gets at least a paragraph with label photos when available.  There is one CD devoted to the Kings of Rhythm, another titled "red hot rhythm" which covers the change in sound from blues to uptempo R&B as an attempt to take over a bit of the early rock & roll market, another with gospel and secular groups,  CD 9 is out-takes which gathers all of those alternate takes that were on the first CD version of the box set, CD 10 is titled "revelations" which includes tracks discovered toward the end of compiling the box which were unknown or not included but probably should have been.  Finally the book ends with a chapter titled "Session File" which includes who did what and when (at least as much as is known).  I think Sam kept pretty incomplete files during this time but still, it's a better and more accurate information than any current discography as they had a lot more information to work with.  The book says the cut-off for recordings in this set is 1958, but Sam had pretty much given up on recording blues after he discovered Elvis as most of his money went into recording, producing and promoting white hillbilly rockers after 1954.  One exception is Frank Frost who had an LP released on Phillips International in the late 1950s-early 1960s.  Bear reissued this LP with a CD version as a package which I purchased through mail order a couple of months ago.  There are probably a few other individual artists released after 1958 but I think that is probably less than what would make a single CD possible.

So do you need this?  Well if you don't also own the LP version of the blues box, then there are probably quite a few tracks you're missing.  I own both the Charly LP and CD box sets and I still think it's worth it to own this one.  I may just sell my CD set from Charly.  I've not had a chance to compare sound quality but my bet is the Bear Family sound is going to be hard to beat.  If your tastes in blues doesn't extend beyond blues-rock this may not be for you.  These early 1950s recordings are raw and somewhat primitive by today's standards but they are essential to understanding the evolution of the blues from the pre-war era to today's music.  Many of you may have been exposed to Chicago blues from this era but not Delta blues.  Howlin' Wolf has a number of tracks on this set but unless you own the Bear Family Howlin' Wolf single CDs, you probably haven't heard these.  Most of these recordings were recorded by Sam Phillips and released by the RPM label on the West Coast.  Big Walter Horton's first recordings were done at Sun Studios and they are a revelation.  Do you need this?  I'll let you decide for yourself but I'm glad I own it.


title: Satire at its best!

text: Even though this is 'dated' it is really current. Brilliant, oddball, funny and entertaining. This is a must listen for anyone who needs to have a little fun with the world and politics and American Society in the 21st century.


title: quick shipping and good condition !!

text: i was a little skeptical buying these since there weren’t any reviews, but they came just as i had hoped ! the shipping was extremely fast; i only bought these 3 days ago and was expecting them to arrive later in the week, so it was a nice surprise seeing these at my doorstep. i bought 2 and they’re in great condition for a great price, and i loved the little freebies the seller included (not pictured) :)) even though i didn’t pull my bias i’m still satisfied with what i got; looking to buy more in the future !! thanks so much !


it’s beautiful


title: LACKING

text:
This review comes after listening at least four times to this recording: I give it 3 1/2 - stars.

The music of Jimi Hendrix takes really well to violin, an instrument flexible and  capable of rendering a myriad of sounds; whereas the piano is not as capable - i.e. towards Hendrix's music. The idea of this duet (violin and piano) to play the music of Jimi Hendrix I found intriguing... the choice of tunes had me to desire this one; I anxiously waited to hear it. However, excitement easily turned to disappointment - The arrangements, especially 'The Wind Cries Mary'(unrecognizable), 'Pali Gap' (good violin playing marred by uninspired piano), 'Little Wing' (vocals?), and 'Drifting' (lost in arrangement)- songs that are readily accessible to violin, and to a lesser degree, piano, were poorly handled. The vocalist, though I give him credit for effort, does not sing - apparently cannot - and should have kept quiet in some places.

Of the fifteen tunes I wanted at least one to showcase on the annual Jimi Hendrix radio show I do, I couldn't pick one to say "This is really nice!" - 'Third Stone From The Sun' came close; And that's a shame because I love the idea of music artist paying tribute to my favorite music artist, and the worlds greatest guitarist, and one of the best superstar performers; and I like paying tribute to the 'Tribute Artist'.

The Duet (i.e. the two musicians) have potential, however, they can use a producer who understands the art and craft of arranging - except this is one project too late.

For an excellent rendering of Hendrix music by violin, with other instrumentation, listen to the 'Nigel Kennedy Experience', and to the 'String Quartet' play the music of Jimi Hendrix, you'll be amazed.

Just so you know my bias - my favorite music is R&B, Soul, Jazz, Funk, and Blues. However, when done 'right' in a 'European-classical' format I can appreciate it.

Thank for reading this review.


title: Warning!

text: Okay, so my record arrived today. I was very disappointed when I opened the package and realized that I had received the instrumental version of this record.  According to Amazon that is what I ordered.  Looking at this site again, I realize the problem.  Amazon is using a picture of the instrumental record with the description (for the regular LP.) You can see the "strumentale" in the upper right hand corner.  When you look at the picture of the record used for the instrumental description, its the actual record. I am going to try to order it from another site.


title: Everyone should have this CD

text: This has been probably the most important CD I have owned in my Christian life. I have bought several copies and shared them with friends. If you yourself are hurting or know of someone who is, this is a must. Every song on it is absolutely beautiful. Get it, put on your headphones and get ready to be blessed beyond measure.


title: Big disappointment to being able to give my daughter her birthday ...

text: I'm sure it was great- if the CD would have actually been in the case. Big disappointment not being able to give my daughter her birthday gift.


title: Arrived promptly, as described

text: Liked order.  Listened in car.


title: Great CD.

text: Wanted to rip the CD to MP3 but can't due to format.


title: wonderful ,  wonderful songs...still sing!!!!!

text: OMG...this should be revised!!!!!!!


title: Oh.  Mah.  GAWD.

text: I stumbled over Kaizers Orchestra a long time ago.  I was completely hooked after hearing Bak et Hallelujah just once.  A few years back, I bought this album more or less on a whim, and I still consider it one of the best purchases I've ever made.  The songs are great without even having to understand the lyrics, but once I learned the meanings behind some of the songs, they only became more profound.<br />If you like Kaizers Orchestra even a little, just buy this.  Quickly.


title: Hanson- Middle of Nowhere Album CD

text: Really great new Soft Rock Band from USA at the end of the 20th Century and this particular CD Album has great memories for me when I heard it in a Car while on holiday with my sister and her family in Ohio back in July 1999<br />which was the best holiday in my life! So that Album by Hanson is so precious to me that I would not sell it for any money at all! My sister's youngest daughter Julie really loved Hanson when she was 13 years young at that time!  Michael in Dublin, Ireland


title: FOUND

text: Lost my copy and was thrilled to find this one!


title: Murder Machine

text: Mourning Noise is an early 80's band that falls somewhere in the category of thrash/punk/ghoul/core and its pretty obvious that they were influenced by The Misfits. Their music ranges from songs about horror movies and demons slaughtering people to political songs about communism and other social issues. Don't be mistaken, you might think you're actually listening to some lost tape of The Misfits, but this is actually a different band even though the lead singer does sound a little like Danzig himself. They are related to the Misfits though since some of the members of Mourning Noise would be in the band Samhain and Bobby Steele one of the Misfits older guitar players did some stuff with Mourning Noise too. Anybody who's into ghoulish music about horror movies(a.k.a the misfits) should check out Mourning Noise.


title: Jai Sri Krishna

text: This is a great album of Bhajans to Sri Krishna. Tracks 8 and 9 are my favorites.


Awesome 👍


title: Celtic Warrior

text: Solid album. I enjoy hard to find albums such as this


title: Celtic Warrior CD

text: I was hoping for some hard rocking music,  not what I got here.


title: Five Stars

text: Lenny is a bad boy!!!


title: If under $20 this is likely a Russian boot of ...

text: If under $20 this is likely a Russian boot of the original Japanese mini from the 1990's.  The quality is not up to the Japanese though and is noticeable (no rice paper inner sleeve, inferior quality printing to legit Japanese pressings).  etc.


title: A Blistering Debut!!!!!

text:
Face down are so overlooked, their first album compared to Machinehead (often too compared) was an excellent piece of work, listening to it now I hear more than Machinehead. Face Down had a slight death metal edge to them making them heavier (and better in my opinion) than Machine Head.
I can also hear a dash of Entombed in there and even a tad of Fear Factory. The more you listen to them the more individual they are.

Their second album `The Twisted Rule the Wicked' was also very good but I do think that `Mindfield' was the bomb! Prepare for Face Down's return this year! Signed to the Swedish Label Black Lodge Records they are back and stronger than ever!!!!!


title: new sound in my head

text: finally arrive to my hands this cd it takes time but noy i can put the cd in my player and i hear loud and proud .cheers


title: Awesome CD

text:
Arrived earlier than expected, finally got it I loved it. La Revolucion de Emiliano Zapata rifa!!!

Llego mas pronto de lo esperado, que discaso la verdad.


title: Toxic cd.  Beware.  Zero stars.

text: This cd is toxic to pc.  Adds malware to pc and changes os without asking permission, causing great inconvenience.  The music isnt that great either.  If you like this artist stick with the readers digest recordings.  They are the best.


title: Amazing but had a broken corner

text: The album was amazing, it even brought the poster, a mirror, etc but when I took it out of the packaging a corner was torn as if it had been opened too harshly but it’s an easy fix with a small piece of tape, I’d still recommend this seller! It arrived very quickly!


title: A Different Take

text: If you're expecting Richard Strauss's Salome, you'll be disappointed.  If you're interested in a completely different take on the same text, try this opera.  While Strauss is glittering and neurotic, Mariotte is dark and foreboding.  Salome is a mezzo and Herod is a bass.  This version will never replace the Strauss, but it is worth hearing.  Friedemann Layer and the Montpelier forces give an excellent performance.


title: Four Stars

text: Overall a good purchase.


title: Love this story!

text: This is one of my favorite stories!!  You will love it and listen/read it over and over.  The main characters are both strong and the voices are amazing!  Sakaki is voiced by the same actor as Asami in the Finder series!!  Yummy!!<br />In this story, the uke is strong both physically and personally.  The supporting roles are also very strong and have their own stories.  The voices are rich and clear.  Thank you sooo much!


title: like Tima Montemayor

text: Lindsay Katt is, in a way, like Tima Montemayor, Julia Crystal, Anna Gilbert and many others who don't seem to make music for the mass. I'm not saying it's wrong to be popular - I love Lady Gaga as well, but these artists serve a different purpose. Artists like Lindsay, Tima etc. sing from the heart and to the heart. They are the artists I listen to when I'm in a silent place, me and myself, alone. If you're like me, a thinker, one who often ponders the live we live, sometimes maybe feeling sad, because of old memories of things that can't be solved or whatever - but also always willing to look for a sunbeam shining through the clouds, and capable of letting that smile shine through on your face, finding happiness (or at least trying to) in the little things of beauty that surround us - then albums of this kind can't be a bad buy. Even if you're a metal guy (I love metal too - I call it my "catharsis"), you may also find joy in music like this at times. There is a time for everything - and the time for this music is probably when too much noise in alienating you from your inner self. Picking Out Boxes may be the thing you need to do then.


title: They still crush it

text: I’ve always enjoyed their timeless songs and The Platters remain to be just that.


title: and Love to play it on Halloween

text: I bought the album years ago, copied it to disc,  and Love to play it on Halloween!!  Great Stuff!


title: Great value

text: A lot of great songs for the price!


title: I've read that both Sondheim and Rodgers hated the experience but I love the result Sergio Franchi ...

text:
I've read that both Sondheim and Rodgers hated the experience but I love the result
Sergio Franchi is in top voice as the Italian shopkeeper
the album is worth a listen for his vocals alone
Stay!


title: Two Stars

text: Tracks are lovely and the original movie score but CD is scratched and wooly.


title: Easy Listening

text:
The album is a compilation of all the songs Natalie Gauci performed on Australian Idol (which she eventually won). Unlike last year's "Winner's Journey" album ( Damien Leith) all the tracks are studio recordings instead of rips of the live performances from the show which not only makes the tracks a lot higher quality but also makes them fresh/unique.

Now, due to the format of the show every track is indeed a cover (besides "Here I am") - I personally love covers -  provided they offer something over the original. Gauci especially achieve this in "Man in the Mirror" and "Crazy" which stand out emotionally; Gauci is definitely at her best when she is singing solo with just a piano accompaniment.

"Running up that Hill" is my favourite track on the album, although at only 2:30 it is far too short. However, it's quite an upbeat improvement over the Kate Bush original, if a slightly toned down version of Within Temptation's rock cover. Another pop-rock cover include "Boys in Town" which builds from solo piano (perhaps slightly cliché but still better than nothing).

There are a couple of tracks that are rather redundant and offer little besides Natalie Gauci's unique voice, "Nobody knows", "Nothing compares 2 U" come to mind, and yes that misspelling is strangely intentional. Almost as if they are tailoring this for the tween Australian idol audience!

"Umbrella" and "Apologize" had the potential to be good, however I feel that the addition of a hip-hop beat especially to "Umbrella" just killed what Natalie was trying to achieve with the cover on the show.

But to make up for the few shortcomings, there are three Jazz tracks "Orange Coloured Sky", "How high the moon" and (although not as significantly) "Feeling Good" which really highlight Natalie Gauci's technical skill.

So, what you get here is a bit of a pop-pop/rock-jazz mix of covers which, while it won't change anyones life, provides some easy listening.

Still waiting for a 'proper' album to be released and hope Natalie gains a genuine place in the Australian music industry.


title: Five Stars

text: nothing else like it ever made


title: Awesome album.

text: The debut album of Brazen Angel is a great album with some great lyrics. For the heavy metal enthusiast, or just the casual listener who wants to listen to some good, loud rockin' music, I highly recommend it.  A really creative cover of Charlie Daniels' "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" sung by the bassist Joey Phillips really makes the album a must-have. Get this CD! METAL FOR ETERNITY!!!!


text: Awesome product brand new just as promised, totally worth it, great seller and great product. The package arrived way sooner than expected. Thank you very much.


title: An era of music at its creatively’s BEST

text:
I was in my late teens and somehow got ahold of these Warner Brother’s compilation albums , The Big Ball .  Considered at the time to be an Underground menu of some very tasty bits of experimentation and in my opinion sheer works of genius by some incredible artists . It introduced me to so many artists , i have had a lifelong appreciation and love for their gifts . The Everly Brothers , Lotd of the Manor , Empty Boxes .. Tom Rush , Norman Grednbaum, Pentangle, Pearls Before Swine , Mothers of Invention , Janice , Joni and so, so many others were gifted ro us with something other than their top hits .  These albums were and i believe will evermore be , simple stunning in their diversity and ability to seep into our hearts .
I lost my albums in a hurricane and consider it a tragedy they are not available on itunes , CDs or streaming to purchase. I also do not have a ‘record player’ .
Just think how wondrous it would be to put this music in our car stereos and coast through our lives today .


title: KFOG Live from the Archives

text: Anyone interested in Bay Area music: locals, those stopping by the PlaySpace, or performing in our eclectic venues, will enjoy this vintage collection. The 20th Edition will be out this fall! Happy listening, from Barbara LoFranco


title: TOMMY STRANGE

text: I ORDERED THIS CD BECAUSE MY DAD TOMMY STRANGE IS ON THIS CD THE NAME OF THE SONG IS ,NERVOUS AND SHAKIN ALL OVER, A SONG THAT HE WROTE HE RECORDED IN CROWLEY LOUISIANA ON ROCKO RECORDS IN 1959 IT IS A VERY GOOD CD