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Better Than Expected!
notice a pattern here?
What a great new concept album!
No more paralyzers?
It's Awesome

Them VS. You VS. Me
Finger Eleven
Manufacturer: Wind-Up Records
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Finger Eleven

ASIN: B000MV8CZW
Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

Paralyzer
Falling On
I'll Keep Your Memory Vague
Lost My Way
So-So Suicide
Window Song
Sense Of A Spark
Talking To The Walls
Change The World
Gather & Give
Easy Life

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Finger Eleven's career shifted suddenly and significantly when their 2003 emo-hit "One Thing" turned the band's career on its axis. At that point, they went from being known as 'the boys from Burlington who used to call themselves the Rainbow Butt Monkeys' to a group whose anthemic slow rock song went Platinum in Canada and Gold in America. So how does a band respond after its widespread fame is the result of just one song? In the case of Them Vs. You Vs. Me, Finger Eleven have consciously stayed away from anything remotely resembling their past and put the focus on the straight-ahead alt-rock formula that they've consistently excelled at. There are certain old-school rock influences that bleed clearly through their music, from Rush-isms in the form of frenetic time changes ("Sense of a Spark") to "Talking to the Walls" and "Lost My Way" which evoke Peter Gabriel-era Genesis. Frontman Scott Anderson's voice is impressive throughout, but when he sings ballads, especially "Window Song" and "Easy Life," something enables him to appeal to a whole different audience than traditional alt-rock fans. There is no 'one thing' on this disc that will allow them to reach the heights of their self-titled CD, just a consistency that will provide longtime fans reason to appreciate the band even more. --Denise Sheppard

Customer Reviews:

Better Than Expected!.......2007-07-13

After seeing lukewarm reviews, I went into this with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised! The songs were not all "One Thing" imitations, but rather the band has gone in a different directly with their music. Two of the songs even have a slight 'twang' to them, and while I despise country music, the 'twang' works well on this CD.
Ironically, Amazon has paired this with Chevelle's latest, and those two CD's are currently my top two.

notice a pattern here?.......2007-07-09

notice how everyone who says this is my first time hearing F11 i love it and they give it 5 stars? yea..cuz its a good album..all you 1 star guys own greyest of blue skies and your wanting a repeat...well f11 dosent do that... thats like watching and loving super troupers then renting their 1st release called puddle cruisers and hating it because you wanted another super troupers out of it....but would you have liked the movie if youd never seen super troupers?..most likely....NEVER judge someone on their other works. and you won't ruin the music for yourself.... if them vs you vs me was released my ohh say...some band called cheetah lol and you heard paralyzer...youd prob like the album...

What a great new concept album!.......2007-07-08

I'm a new fan and picked this one up the day it came out because of Paralyzer. I listened for a couple weeks and liked it a lot, then I put it away so I didn't get burned out on it.

I listened again today driving from Philly to DC and really paid attention. Aside from the myriad classic rock influences that can be heard and the solid musicianship, this disc is quite the concept album. Best one I've heard in a long time and I'm very, very rarely impressed by new musical offerings. I understand that this may not be the same sound as their previous offerings but I really don't care. This is good music.

5 stars!

No more paralyzers?.......2007-07-08

I love Paralyzer.. it has a harder sound to it which I was hoping to hear on the rest of the album. Unfortunately, I only liked the first track and found the rest to be a bit of a disappointment. Seems like "Paralyzer" should have been done by Disturbed. The only reason I gave the album a 2 was because it has one song I can't get enough of. Otherwise, it's a zero. Generic and poor lyrics = radio friendly. Not what I'm looking for.

It's Awesome.......2007-06-02

I got into Finger Eleven for their track 'One Thing'. That was a really good song, excellently composed but it did not make a serious fan out of me. That is until the new album 'Them-Vs-You-Vs-Me'.

I find Soctt Andersons vocals consistent throughout the entire album. Yes it is more alternative rock but don't be put off by being classified as a label when it comes to what you listen to. This is a very enjoyable cd.
The tracks, Paraylzed, Falling On, and Taking To The Walls are outstanding in terms of more of the rocking type tracks.

However, this is only a treat before we get some real amazing vocals on some of the more acoustic type tracks.
Real bonus to the CD are the following:

* I'll Keep Your Memory Vague. 5/5
"This won't break your heart, But I just think it could, coz I haven't tried as hard as I should..to..to seperate you from everything I do...but I would never wanna come between us 2" - This entire line is the best vocal I've heard this year for an intro.

* Window Song 5/5
"All The Windows are playing their game...we won't see outisde again...til I ride all the fog away...I'm putting words in their place...but all of the fog is erased & I write all the words I never said"

* Talking To The Walls
-Excellent Intro & again great lyrics. i.e. "Look at the shape I'm in, talking to the walls again'

They have staying power, for the people that have mocked this album, it's been unfair, bands need to evolve.

I would definitely like to extend my gratitude of thanks to Finger Eleven, they put out an album I can really relate to.

Come tour in Auckland, NZ some time.

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CD
Great music
Was very happy !
It actually Rocks!
Solid Rocker!!!!!

15
Buckcherry
Manufacturer: Eleven Seven Music
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ASIN: B000EHSM8G
Release Date: 2006-04-11

Tracks:

So Far
Next 2 You
Out Of Line
Everything
Carousel
Sorry
Crazy Bitch
Onset
Sunshine
Brooklyn
Broken Glass

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Buckcherry reestablish their status as one of the most raucous and delightfully dirty-minded acts in the industry today with 15, a truly bombastic rock & roll blast. Vocalist Josh Todd leads this high-energy act into battle with the colossal one-two-three punch of "So Far," "Next 2 You," and "Out Of Line," each anchored by the weighty rhythm section of drummer Xavier Muriel and bassist Jimmy Ashhurst, then elevated by the Olympian guitar attack of Keith Nelson and Stevie D. But while an appropriate levity prevails on those tracks and others--such as "Crazy Bitch," "Broken Glass," and the good time stomp "Brooklyn"--the band also find time to show a more sensitive and mature side with the hit-worthy and country-inflected "Carousel," plus the unapologetically melancholy "Sorry." If there's a fault to be found on 15 it doesn't reveal itself easily, and if there's a fault to be found with Buckcherry it is perhaps that they imbue listeners with a zest for living. But that clearly is no crime. --Jedd Beaudoin

Album Description

The band who broke onto the national scene in 1999 returns. "I am playing the hell out of it. It combines all the best elements of Aerosmith and Guns N Roses in their prime" - Eddie Trunk (Q104 NYC syndicated radio host and VH1 Classic on-air personality). "Coming on like the Black Crowes by way of AC/DC, this LA-based band is at its best blasting its way through hard-hitting riff rockers" - Entertainment Weekly.

Customer Reviews:

CD.......2007-07-04

This CD arrived in excellent condition and i listen to it all the time. The quality is great and I'm very happy with it.

Great music.......2007-06-13

Up beat , hard rock , sexy, makes you want to rock right out of your car!

Was very happy !.......2007-05-12

I am very happy with how fast it got to me ... I will for sure order again !
Thanks

It actually Rocks!.......2007-04-14

Yay a real rock album, instead of another whiney band! I really like it, refreshing ROCK.

Solid Rocker!!!!!.......2007-04-09

Bought the album a while back and had to put a very kind review.Fan of theirs since the self-tiltled album and glad they came back.Since the album came out,it has sold almost 1 million copies. Pretty good,I should say.Just a very solid mix of rockers and ballads. "So Far","Next 2 You","Everything","Crazy Bitch" & "Sunshine" are the standouts. If you love straight in-your-face rock,pick it up.

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If you really want the music....
Dialogue helped and hurt.
Oceans Eleven Soundtrack
For the Circus Animals!
Okay, but...

Ocean's Eleven
David Holmes , and Various Artists
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B00005RTFG
Release Date: 2001-12-04

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A Song For Young Lovers - Percy Faith
Boobytrapping
The Projects - Handsome Boy Modeling School
The Plans
Papa Loves Mombo - Perry Como
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Clair de Lune - Claude DeBussy
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The idea of remaking the Rat Pack's infamous shaggy-dog story cum Vegas heist thriller may have seemed ludicrous without a Rat Pack. But that didn't deter ever-inventive director Steven Soderbergh, who's again wisely teamed with not only Out of Sight star George Clooney, but that underrated project's Irish-born club mixer turned scorer David Holmes, as well. The resulting soundtrack is a spunky, cross-cultural joyride that careens from Perry Como's "Papa Loves Mambo" to the loopy hip-hop of Handsome Boy Modeling School's "The Projects," while paying some gratifying visits to Percy Faith, Arthur Lyman, Quincy Jones, the terminally cool Claude Debussy, and, of course, King Elvis along the way. Holmes's own concoctions are as smartly retro-hip and seamless, slyly intertwining cool jazz-funk and smoky cine-Muzak with some dance-floor grooves that keep the musical tension boiling. The sharp dialogue snippets that bubble throughout seem a quirky throwback to soundtracks gone by, a sometimes oversized olive in Holmes's inviting musical cocktail. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

If you really want the music...........2007-07-04

DAVID HOLMES made a name with this soundtrack, and to get his name out, he sent out a PROMO COPY for the OSCAR race. now, i don't normally recommend downloading music but it IS ILLEGAL to buy this CD as it was not intended to be bought. i am lucky to OWN it as i bought it on EBAY it its THE ENTIRE SCORE - NO DIALOGE. Its less then 45 mins in length and has 35 tracks if i am not mistaken. it worth getting. my friend have downloaded it off of TORRENTRACTOR or TORRENTSPY and i recommend you do that, plus add the tracks you get here and make a COMPLETE soundtrack. that what i did.

Dialogue helped and hurt........2007-05-21

I understand why some listeners are frustrated that the film's dialogue was included with some of the tracks. For the most part, I enjoy how it brings back memories of this very clever film. But there are times where I wish I didn't have to hear it. Wouldn't it be nice if this was produced like the musical instrument lesson books with CD's that have one set of songs as solo and one set of songs with accompaniment? I'd love that choice. Funny, though, how I never notices some of the background music in scenes. I love those old songs, and would love to be able to have those songs without dialogue. All in all, I am satisfied with this CD. I am glad I knew ahead of time that this was produced so "uniquely".

Oceans Eleven Soundtrack.......2007-05-13

Some songs are a mix of lines and music (mostly moments) from the movie. There are several uninterrupted music only selections. The songs fall in chronological order and all have the same modern, funk. My personal favorite is the rap song (which also has a heavy amount of funk)which is shown in the movie just as Brad Pitt's character is introduced and giving his poker classes. It's funky without being hard or uninteligible. Also, the music played while the heist is being completed is a funky, hip victory song. Great background party music.

For the Circus Animals!.......2007-04-13

i don't want to write an over analyzed review of this soundtrack But what i do want to say is if you're looking to hear the same great music that you heard in the movie& music that made you look this CD up in the first place...you've got it here! you will be able to draw visuals of the movie while listening to it. from Brad Pitt's bar lounge scene to the ending scene in front of the fountain in Vegas...don't over analyze this CD...it's fun and contains all the great tunes from the movie!!! if you're a fan of the Ocean's movies...but this CD!!!

Okay, but..........2007-01-10

I would have preferred not to have the dialogue mash into the tracks. It's typical of Soderbergh soundtracks, and I don't mind the dialogue being there, I'd just prefer it on its own tracj (like, say, the Snatch soundtrack).

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Very solid album
I want more!!!
Keep it coming!
One Thing sucks, get over it already
Should have read reviews before I bought

Finger Eleven
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ASIN: B00009MV2M
Release Date: 2003-06-17

Tracks:

Other Light
Complicated Question
Stay In Shadow
Good Times
Absent Elements
Thousand Mile Wish
Conversations
Last Scene of Struggling
Panic Attack
Therapy
One Thing
Obvious Heart

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In the almost two and a half years it took to make their third album, Canadian rage rockers Finger Eleven have undergone a radical transition. Gone are the overwrought guitars, gratuitous venting, and nu-metal posturing that marked their early work. In their place are some tightly constructed melodies and emotionally articulate lyrics weaved into a coherent song cycle that documents the disintegration of a relationship. This isn't to say the one-time headbangers have gone soft because they're writing love songs and featuring gorgeous acoustic guitar work. There are some bonecrushers among the 11 songs here, but the sturdy rockers are less prosaic than the band's earlier efforts, and it's clear that they have paid more attention to song structure and dynamics, although Scott Anderson's staccato delivery can give you whiplash. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

Very solid album.......2006-05-07

This album is definitely slower and more radio-friendly than Greyest of Blue Skies but by no means is it an inferior product, nor is it derivative or bland. They haven't sold out to create this sound, the guitars are at the standard and creativity we've come to expect and in particular the first five tracks are very enjoyable. The only reason I gave this album 4 stars is that the last half of the album drags somewhat.

I want more!!!.......2006-02-22

I'm a long time fan of the band and this CD did not dissapoint! Some argue that "One Thing" is the best song here but it grows tiresome to me and sounds too much like a Beetles B-side...the real gem here is "THOUSAND MILE WISH" which is just perfectly pieced together. I admitt that I was taken aback by the inclution of aucustic tracks here...I was not expecting this at all, but I was pleased that a band with such an aray of talent was able to bring something new to the table. I still feel that the best way to really appreciate this band is to see them live...I've seen them 3 times now and will again as soon as possible. From start to finish this CD is amazing...Songs like "OTHER LIGHT" and "STAY IN SHADOW" showcase the side we've all seen, songs appearing on TGoBS album. "ABSENT ELEMENTS" and "COMPLICATED QUESTION" have the general F11 vibe to them, much like their contemperary singles off their debut album Tip. "GOOD TIMES", the first single, has a feel reminisent of "DRAG YOU DOWN" while "LAST SCENE OF STRUGGLING" is sure to excite. "THERAPY" has a much different sound to it and can't be classified. It's decent, not my favorite, but warents a listen. My favorite track aside from the brilliant "THOUSAND MILE WISH" is the stunning closer "OBVIOUS HEART"...the chorus is just so titilating it will be in your head for days. I love this band, they are a solid brilliant band that stands the tests of time and continue to turn out masterpiece after masterpiece...I just wish more people took notice!

Keep it coming!.......2005-12-10

Great CD hands down. I've been a huge fan of Finger Eleven for years now and each album they release has a welcomed twist on the previous. Let me warn you though as previous reviewers have discovered: 'One thing' is not a typical Finger Eleven recording. It's a great song, but the category 'Hard Rock/Alternative' means just that (do some research!). 'Thousand Mile Wish' is another one of these irregularities regarding Finger Eleven's usual style (despite its dark nature). The rest of the CD is the complement of these two songs and a good representation of the previous work from the band - their heavier side. 'Other Light', 'Obvious Heart', and 'Therapy' are my personal favorites. Collectively it's a well rounded CD with varying intensities and sounds. I respect the band for branching into different styles to see what works for them (as serious artists do), and in this case it payed off. Great work, 5 stars.

One Thing sucks, get over it already.......2005-09-27

that's about all i have to say. i knew that song wasn't that great before it ever hit the radio, and then radio just killed it. and then when the much better Thousand-Mile Wish came out, everyone said "Oh, it sounds too much like One Thing". this is one reason why i don't listen to the radio anymore.

overall the album is decent. a lot of the harder songs on the album are too slow to get into (despite the very well-written lyrics of scott anderson), and the straight-ahead approach just doesn't seem to work for these guys. much like how the straight-ahead approach nearly killed the new nine inch nails record.

another example of even the best of rock music getting worse. it's an alright buy, but greyest of blue skies and tip are the better buys.

oh, and don't listen to the rainbow butt monkeys. just let that phase rot in it's grave where it belongs.

Should have read reviews before I bought.......2005-09-21

If you are considering buying this album because you like the song "One thing" - don't! The other songs on this album are very hard rock/metal. "One thing" does not represent the type of music this band plays at all. If you like hard rock/metal (which I do) you may enjoy this album. I personally find the songs monotinous. They all sound the same to me (with the exception of "One thing", of course.)

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The Heroin Diaries

Manufacturer: Eleven Seven Music
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Release Date: 2007-08-21

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Necessary Evil
Debbie Harry
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The Exies rock as always
Great Cd

A Modern Way of Living with the Truth
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ASIN: B000NQR7TI
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

Leaving Song
Lay Your Money Down
A Fear Of Being Alone
Different Than You
This Is The Sound
Stray
Dose
Better Now
My Ordinary World
These Are The Days
A Modern Way...
Once In A Lifetime
Spectator At The Revolution

Album Description

The band describes the new album's sound as a yin-yang synthesis of beauty and destruction. Produced by James Michels (Deftones, Seether, Buckcherry), this record runs the gamut of sound and emotion, from the wistful opening "Leaving Song" and the harsh anti-materialist rant of "Lay Your Money Down" to the simple piano chords of the regretful "Stray" and the wistful ballad "My Ordinary World" to the propulsive melodic hardcore of "These are the Days" to the techno questioning of the title track. The album reflects the band's inner torment, a way of dealing with the uncertainty of the modern world. Songs like the album's first single, "Different Than You" and "Fear of Being Alone" explore the conundrums of coming into this world alone and leaving alone, and what you gather along the way.

Customer Reviews:

The Exies rock as always.......2007-05-16

I just picked up the new album this morning and I love it! I have been a fan of the Exies since their album Inertia came out. I always thought they were a great band and knew they never got the recognition they deserved. I believe that this CD will get them out there and be heard. All the songs are awesome. They have everything, from hard rocking songs like "Different Than You" "Dose" and "Lay Your Money Down" to melodic slow songs like "Stray" and "Once in a Lifetime". I can guarantee that this album will have you rocking the whole way through and you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend it to all rock- lovers out there!

Great Cd.......2007-05-16

I just picked up the album today great Cd possibly better than the Album "Leaving For the Door"
1. Leaving Song 3/5 Good slow starter song
2. Lay Your Money Down 3/5 The guitar and instruments are good it just seems to drown out their voice, but nevertheless good
3. A Fear Of Being Alone 5/5 Catchy guitar riffs in the beginning followed by a nice chorus
4. Different Than You 4/5 Their first released track of their new cd well put together
5. This is the sound 5/5 My personal favorite from this cd slow beginning with the guitars then it picks up. Great vocals
6. Stray 3/5 Slow start with the piano has good vocals to it just lyrics sound like they were written to some chick
7. Dose 4/5 Good pickup song
8. Better Now 3/5
9. My Ordinary World 4/5 good slow song nice lyrics
10. These are the days 3.5/5 sounds like it should have been on their other cd
11. A modern way of living with the truth 4/5 good title song
12. Once in a lifetime 2/5
13. Spectator At the revolution /5

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An Instant Classic Compilation
Perfect Punisher Sound
Powerful music!
measuring up (now 4 stars instead of 3...)
Mass Attraction

The Punisher
Various Artists
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The pop song-score is often accused of being little more than ancillary merchandising for many a film and the supporting evidence is often hard to deny. But this well-chosen collection of modern rock and metal for director Jonathan Hensleigh's adaptation of the vengeance-obsessed Marvel Comics anti-hero is a gratifying exception; apt sonic seasoning for the film's bleak, contemporary edge. The thrash of Hatebreed, Chevelle, and the new Drowning Pool lineup and tracks by more established acts like Puddle of Mudd, Nickelback, and Queens of the Stone Age (who turn in a smart, chunky cover of Romeo Void's Rock-of-the-80's staple, "Never Say Never") alone would make it a welcome rock-metal sampler. But its 19 tracks also encompass an intriguing range of lesser known bands and one-off collaborations (Seether and Amy Lee, Jerry Cantrell and Damageplan, Ben Moody/Jason Miller/Jason "Gong" Jones); all bristling with a dark, moody energy that perfectly echos the film's dour, relentlessly violent tone. -- Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

An Instant Classic Compilation.......2006-02-19

Anyone questioning whether or not to add this album to their collection need only look at the back of the case. With a role call that boasts an enormous amount of talent, this album delivers hard hitting rock and insightful lyrics that give it depth. It is rare to find an album that not only has great music for a listener who wants some music and also lyrics for those who enjoy looking a little deeper into their music. From Hatebreed to Smile Empty Soul, this CD covers all ranges of emotion and never disappoints!

Perfect Punisher Sound.......2005-12-07

The songs on this album are just the type of music you think of when you think "The Punisher". Even if you haven't seen the movie, but love the sound of rock, this is one of the best albums you can get that comes with a nice variety of artists. If you are a fan of The Punisher movie and or comics, this is definitely a can't miss soundtrack. As is the Original Score to the film...

Powerful music!.......2005-09-20

I was actually more attracted to The Punisher by the music coming from the soundtrack than the actual movie. In fact, I was a little disappointed that the music wasn't more prominently featured in the movie.

The bands and the songs selected for the soundtrack are all so energizing and powerful. I could hardly believe that the collection was so good - not a weak song in the bunch. Give it a listen, and you'll be smiling and rockin' too!

measuring up (now 4 stars instead of 3...).......2005-08-26

Technically, this isn't my second review of the product; it's just me taking my original review and completely rewriting it. Quite frankly, as time went on and I heard other Marvel-based movie soundtracks, I started to realize just how good The Punisher's soundtrack is. With the ultimate combination of rock and... more rock, Punisher contends for best soundtrack I've ever heard. A few of the standout tracks for me (not in order of how much I like them, but in how they appear [for the most part] on the CD) are:

Drowning Pool- Step Up: Now, if you've read my review of Desensitized, by Drowning Pool (the album this song came off of), you would have heard me mention that I love this song, but it just isn't really Drowning Pool due to the lack of Dave Williams in the song. I stand by that thought, although I do still really like this song.

Nickelback- Slow Motion: I'm pretty well impressed with this particular song, but not as much as I am with some of the other songs on this soundtrack. It's got its merits, though, mainly cause it's Nickelback...

Seether (feat. Amy Lee)- Broken: Damned if I can't label this the best damn song on here. With Seether and frontman Shaun Morgan's ex-girlfriend Amy Lee (of Evanescence fame) as the backing vocalist, this song is both hard-hitting and haunting at the same time. If you've heard this particular song, you know what I mean.

Smile Empty Soul- Finding Myself: I also call this one "Smile Empty Soul Goes Acoustic"- and amazingly enough, alternative rock band Smile Empty Soul's first all-acoustic song works like a charm and is one of my favorites.

Trapt- Lost in a Portrait: In my opinion, Lost in a Portrait isn't as good as some of Trapt's other songs, but it's still a good one and a good pick for the soundtrack; I believe this one was recorded specifically for the soundtrack, as I couldn't find this one on either Trapt or Someone in Control...

Seether- Sold Me: Seether's second contribution to the compilation; like Broken, this one comes from Seether's (semi)second CD, Disclaimer II, a reworking of their debut cut Disclaimer. This one is much more hard-edged than Broken, but not necessarily better... it is good though.

Edgewater- Eyes Wired Shut: Tied with Broken for the best song on here. I love how Edgewater so succintly draws you in with the first hook of the chorus- "Eyes wired shut, running through my brain..." Awesome song, guys.

Hatebreed- Bound to Violence: A bit more heavy metal-ish than I'm used to, but I got used to this and actually started to like it. Hatebreed (and more particularly, this song) is what got me listening to bands like Lamb of God and Chimaira, so thanks.

Mark Collie- In Time: By far the most haunting songs on the soundtrack and one of my favorites. Go Mark!!!

Most people would expect me to end this with some kind of witty saying to aid you in making your decision to further research this product- but I'm just too damn tired. So here it goes: The Punisher is frankly one of the best movie soundtracks out there, so go check it out- you won't be disappointed.

Mass Attraction.......2005-07-07

I too, was pleasantly surprised by the lesser-known alterna-hard-rock acts on this disc (Trapt, Finger Eleven, Submersed). Along with Span's 2004 2CD masterpiece "Mass Distraction," this is one of the best guitar-driven experiences of the last year-AND that's saying something for a soundtrack to a movie!

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Too bad he doesn't get more mainstream airtime.
Finely crafted songs from terrific Texas tunesmith
Yet another stellar album by this masterful singer/songwriter

Eleven Stories
Bruce Robison
Manufacturer: Sustain Records
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ASIN: B000EPFD8A
Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

Every Once In A While
Virginia
Tennessee Jed
More and More
Days Go By
All Over But The Cryin'
Don't Call It Love
You Really Let Yourself Go
I Never Fly
Kitchen Blues
Bandera Waltz

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As a performer, Bruce Robison isn't nearly as well known as his wife, Kelly Willis (who contributes plenty of duet and background vocals here); his brother, Charlie Robison; or his sister-in-law, Emily Robison of the Dixie Chicks. But top country artists all know him and eagerly await each of the songwriter's albums, because they invariably introduce hit-bound material (the Dixie Chicks, George Strait, and Tim McGraw have all scored big with his songs). The smash-just-waiting-to-happen here is the album's centerpiece, "All Over But the Cryin'," a romantic ballad about hanging on to a relationship that has lost its spark. The bittersweet "Don't Call It Love" also has plenty of commercial possibility, though Robison's strength as a songwriter is that he never sounds like he's writing to formula or with an ear toward radio. His well-crafted material just goes down as easily as the acoustic, folkish arrangements that dominate the album. His gentle melodies and vocal warmth belie the comparative darkness of "Days Gone By" and the regret of "Every Once in Awhile," while the hardcore roadhouse of "You Really Let Yourself Go," evoking the Buck Owens/Dwight Yoakam school, provides a chance of pace. The choice of covers makes this Robison's most varied release to date, as "Tennessee Jed" highlights the back-porch country side of the Grateful Dead, "More and More" (a duet with Wills) channels Webb Pierce, and "Bandera Waltz" toasts Robison's hometown in the Texas hill country. --Don McLeese

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Too bad he doesn't get more mainstream airtime........2006-08-11

Eleven Stories is a good collection of well written songs and well selected covers. Bruce Robison is a great songwriter and has not faultered on this album. Lots of good musicians helping out too(Keith Gattis, Kelly Willis, etc.)

They lyrics are emotional and touching and the music is great. His songs always find a way to hit home. Unlike some songwriters you always seem to know what Bruce is singing about, even if you don't know. Great music for Sunday drive or and afternoon hanging outside.

Finely crafted songs from terrific Texas tunesmith.......2006-04-26

Robison's career as a songwriter (Dixie Chicks' "Travellin' Soldier," Tim McGraw's "Angry All the Time," etc.) has always overshadowed his own recorded work in commercial circles. This latest collection of eleven tunes (eight of which are originals), played and sung in his typically laid-back manner, isn't likely to reverse that equation. Robison's a pleasing singer, but he doesn't have the head-turning voice of his wife (Kelly Willis, who provides additional vocals here) or the magnetic star-quality of his brother (Charlie), and though his trio of bands (neatly annotated as to which appears on each track) provide strong support, the home-spun productions occasionally sound more like demos than finished mixes.

That said, Robison's fans buy his albums for the songs, and he's certainly delivered another strong set, including well-picked covers of The Grateful Dead ("Tennessee Jed," sporting a Jerry Garcia styled vocal), Webb Pierce ("More and More," as a duet with Willis that is a vocal highlight), and the hometown swing chestnut "Bandera Waltz." Robison's originals are beautifully crafted observations of life, including the dark first-person voice of homelessness, "Days Go By," and the weary end-of-romance "All Over But the Cryin'." The latter is a perfect example of Robison's craft, at home in this indie skin, but itching for a more polished chart-bound Nashville production.

Robison can crank up the Texas honky-tonk, as on the two-stepping "You Really Let Yourself Go," but his heart is clearly that of a folky, with "Every Once in A While" playing warm reminiscences against the cold realities of lost love, "I Never Fly" sung low and intimate, and "Kitchen Blues" turned inward and contemplative. All in all, a compelling set of songs, many of which match Robison's low-key performances, and several of which await more highly produced reinterpretations. [?2006 redtunictroll at hotmail dot com]

Yet another stellar album by this masterful singer/songwriter.......2006-04-09

Bruce Robison has a knack. I'm not quite sure what it is, but it exists. Whatever it is, it allows him to tap into raw emotion, brutal honesty--to grab your heart with a lyric and smooth vocals, wrench it out of your chest, give it a lecture on heartbreak, and then put it back safe and sound. A rather gruesome analogy, perhaps, but that's how I feel after I listen to a Bruce Robison album--whether it's one I'm listening to for the first time, such as ELEVEN STORIES, or one I've owned for years.

The songs on this album are, indeed, stories. Stories about love and loss, about moving through life and doing what you have to. His own originals continue the melancholy, this-is-the-way-it-is theme of his previous effort, COUNTRY SUNSHINE, and are just as good as the tunes on that marvelous album. There's the desperate "Days Go By" (don't you dare confuse this with the Keith Urban song; if you do, there is no reason why you should be reading this review, or even purchasing this album), the whimsical "You Really Let Yourself Go," the whistful "Every Once in A While." His choice of covers--"Tennessee Jed," "More and More," and "Bandera Waltz"--come off sounding just as good as his own tunes. The overall effect is yet another masterpiece by one of today's best singer/songwriters. Combining traditional and cutting edge folk with raw, unbridled country music, Robison continues to craft music that skirts the edges of Nashville mainstream, but proves itself just as good--even better, in most instances--than the music of his mainstream peers. If you're not already a fan of Robison's music, ELEVEN STORIES is a fine place to start. If you ARE a fan of his music...then why are you reading this? You already know you're getting a great album. Buy it already!!!

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A Great Continuation Of The Classic Led Zeppelin Sound And Style
Essential if you liked Plant's vocals with Led Zep..

Pictures at Eleven
Robert Plant
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000HWZ5VU
Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

Burning Down One Side
Moonlight In Samosa
Pledge Pin
Slow Dancer
Worse Than Detroit
Fat Lip
Like I've Never Been Gone
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Album Description

Plant's solo debut, 1982's PICTURES AT ELEVEN, hit #5 on Billboard®'s pop albums chart, and featured the talents of blues guitarist Robbie Blunt and Phil Collins on drums. Stand-out tracks include "Burning Down One Side," "Pledge Pin," and "Slow Dancer." Two bonus rarities include a live version of "Like I've Never Been Gone" and "Far Post."

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A Great Continuation Of The Classic Led Zeppelin Sound And Style.......2007-05-06

On PICTURES AT ELEVEN, Robert Plant's first solo album, he picks up where his former band's last one, IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR, left off, showing that when drummer John Bonham died in an alcohol-related choking incident in 1980, a lot of work remained unfinished. This album successfully takes the classic Zeppelin sound and style to the next level, and what you get here is where Zeppelin might have gone had Bonham lived. As a result, this CD provides comfort to Zeppelin fans brooding over the demise of their favorite band.

Essential if you liked Plant's vocals with Led Zep.........2007-04-02

Let's be honest up front.People expected Led Zeppelin all over again. Didn't happen,of course. What happened is Plant proved beyond a shadow of a doubt his talents as a rock vocalist. Has a Zep-style sound,though. I guess Plant picked up some habits along the way he couldn't break. Good for us! NOT a bad song on this CD.Seriously...every song is good. Although they purposely kept away from Guitar God comparisons,the guitar playing on this is extraordinary. Very unique.
One of my all-time faves,of any artist. Oh,yeah...the girls usually LOVE this one. Does that count for an added half a star?! Hell,Yeah! 4 1/2 STARZ.
Buy this CD without hesitation. Re-mastered version is awesome.

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