Ghostwriter

Track Listings
1. Holiday    
2. Said and Done    
3. Company Man    
4. All the Way from Here    
5. Earthbound    
6. Mouth on Me    
7. Poison Arrow    
8. Ghostwriter    
9. Down Again    
10. These Arms of Mine    
11. Emily's Dream    

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Having grown up in Lubbock, Texas, Beth is classically trained in piano, violin, harp and voice. After spending two years studying voice at Brevard College in North Carolina, Beth moved on to The University of Texas, where she picked up a degree in Literature and her first guitar. Teaching herself guitar, she joined a band and became part of the Austin music scene. After a few years of playing around Austin in her band, and then in a duo, Beth returned to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, and there became a stand-out in the Asheville songwriters’ community. Now an established singer/songwriter, she occasionally resides in Arlington, Texas, while continuously touring to support her four independent releases, WOODWORK (1996), NEW BLOOD (1998), LATE NIGHT RADIO (1999), and the newly released GHOSTWRITER (2001).

Beth is the complete package: a thoughtful creative songwriter, a talented multi-instrument musician, a gifted and well-trained voice, a work ethic learned early in life, and an unassuming charm and humility that defines charisma. Beth has been embraced by both pop and folk critics and fans. Her writing has a diverse range of influences, but her lyrical and melodic hooks give her songs a real pop element.

She has performed at numerous festivals: Music Midtown, Bele Chere Festival, SXSW, Kerrville Folk Festival, Nectarfest, Mandarin Folk Festival, Cottonwood Arts Festival, Dogwood Festival, Grapefest and Riverbend Festival.

While touring throughout the country, Beth has played with such artists as Steve Winwood, David Crosby, John Gorka, Shawn Colvin, Sara Hickman, Pierce Pettis, Jennifer Kimball Jonatha Brooke, Amy Ray, Ellis Paul, Freedy Johnston, Chris Whitley, David LaMotte, Chris Rosser and many other great artists.

Album Description
Texas songwriter delivers her own special mixture of folk, pop, blues and poetry with a powerfully expressive voice. A triumph for her fans: a treat for those just discovering her.

Ghostwriter, Music, Beth Wood, Texas songwriter delivers a mixture of folk, pop, blues and poetry with a powerfully expressive voice.
Confessions of a Ghostwriter
Average customer rating: 0 out of 5 stars
  • asdf
  • Hip Hop At It's Finest
  • Solid album from Skillz
  • Great,but already released before
  • Oklahoma to V.A.
 Confessions of a Ghostwriter
Skillz
Manufacturer: Sure Shot Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A2H9Q6
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

  1. Off The Wall
  2. Suzie Q
  3. Hip Hop
  4. PA To VA
  5. Y'all See Me
  6. Wave Ya Hands
  7. Imagine
  8. S.K.I.L.L.Z.
  9. It's Like That
  10. You Only Get One
  11. Y'all Don't Wanna Do That
  12. Skillz V. Shagwan
  13. Who I Spit For

Product Description

1. Do It Real Big
2. Suzie Q- Feat. Ceelo And Jazze Pha Produced By The Neptunes
3. Get Your Back Up Off The Well – Produced By Timbland
4. Pa To Va- Feat.Pretty Ugly
5. Y’all See Me- Feat. Pretty
6. Wave Ya Hands- Feat. Musiq Soulchild Produced By Nottz
7. Imagine – Produced By Nottz
8. S.K.L.L.Z- Prouced By Nottz
9. It’s Like That - Feat. Danja Mowf
10. You Only Get One- Feat. Aares
11. Y’all Don’t Wanna Do That
12. Freestyle
13. Skillz Vs Shaquan


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars asdf.......2007-05-13

skillz ain't sold out... just listen to from where??? dude always wanted to appeal to the widest possible demographic, songs like get your groove on, and two others, can't remember the names right now, are prime examples that he always wanted to achieve a certain degree of success. And now that he's better known, he has certainly gone a way about gaining that exposure, but unfortunatley for him, it's not the best way. Yes, it's quite hit and miss, but when it does hit, it hits just sweet. A few throwaways, but more than a few exceptional tracks. Not too bad, and i got it for ten bucks australian, so ha haaaa!
peace bro's...

4 out of 5 stars Hip Hop At It's Finest.......2005-11-28

Skillz fianlly has a album see the light of the day in the commercial form. I remeber when I first heard back in 98 on the Are U That Somebody remix and on To My from Tim's Bio album. The CD features production by The Neptunes, Timberland and some others. Pick this up if you want some real hip hop.

4 out of 5 stars Solid album from Skillz.......2005-09-21

After almost a decade since his debut and being relatively quiet lately (other then his year end rap reviews and a few songs) the man with the appropriate name (Skillz) is back. An appropriate named album as well, since he has been doing a lot of ghost writing to pay the bills (check out his "Ghost Writer" track, it's blazin'). Packed with 13 songs (about half of which were on the "I Ain't Mad No More" album that never really got released). It has 2 almost classics, 4 ok songs, and the other 7 are good songs, no bad ones on here. Guests rap on 3 songs and do hooks on 2 others so you get alot of the man from VA on here. Production is decent and from some of the bigger names, (his lyrics carry the album - like always with Skillz) Nottz does 4 songs, Skillz & Rik Marvel each do 2, Timbaland, Neptunes, Naki, Hi-Tek, Darren Henson all do 1. If you're a fan of his or if you want to hear some real lyrics and no bull$h!+ pick this up.

#1 - 9 (nice beat)
#2 - 9 (f/ Cee Lo of Goodie Mobb -- nice story about trife girls)
#3 - 8 (about his view on hip hop -- today & back in the golden days o fhip hop)
#4 - 7.5 (f/ Pretty ugly)
#5 - 7 (f/ Pretty Willie)
#6 - 7.5 (f/ Music -- a decent club track)
#7 - 9.5 (a nice story about the root of evil -- money)
#8 - 8.5 (nice upbeat song)
#9 - 8 (f/ Danja Mowf)
#10 - 9.5 (f/ Aries -- song dedicated to his deceased mom)
#11 - 8
#12 - 9 (good song addressing the haters out there)
#13 - 7

D. Lewis -- Richmond, VA
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4 out of 5 stars Great,but already released before.......2005-09-15

I picked this up at fat beats for my collection a couple weeks ago.They had it real early.The cd is great,but almost all the tracks are on my RETAIL copy of "I Ain't Mad No More."Yes,there really was a retail that was shelved.Non Believers can get in touch and i'll show scans.Not the one skillz handed out at his concert either that was a cdr.

The new "Confessions of A Ghostwriter" cd tracklist is as follows:

1.Off The Wall
2.Suzie Q
3.Hip Hop
4.PA to VA
5.Y'all See Me
6.Wave ya Hands
7.Imagine
8.SKILLZ
9.It's Like That
10.You Only Get One
11.Yall Don't Wanna Do That
12.Skillz vs Shaqwan
13.Who I Spit For

"I Aint Mad No More" tracklist is:

1.On The Good Foot
2.SKILLZ(track 8 on new cd)
3.Show Love
4.Crew Deep
5.Its Like That(track 9 on new cd)
6.Wave Ya Hands(also track 6 on new cd)
7.Imagine(track 7 on new cd)
8.Suzie Q(track 2 on new cd)
9.Skillz vs Shaqwan(Track 12 on new cd)
10.PA 2 VA(track 4 on new cd)
11.Blow
12.Yall See Me(track 5 on new cd)
13.Irma Lewis
14.You Only Get One(track 10 on new cd)

So as you can see,there are only four new tracks on confessions.I doubt anyone will get there hands on a retail cd of "I Ain't Mad No More" so this is worth it."I am mad" that I already have this cd and have had it for 2 years now.I understand the guy gets screwed though,but jeez,make new music.I been lovin this cat for years.Even the 4 new tracks are kinda old.O well buy it anyway to support skillz

5 out of 5 stars Oklahoma to V.A........2005-09-14

Skills is my favorite emcee so I'm terribly biased. The album is what it should be: FUN. The man is trying to get on the radio and I'm not mad at him. I would listen to the radio more if commercial music sounded more like him. He makes commercialism a GOOD word and fixes what's wrong with a lot of commercial rap: light lyrics and substance and heavy on the style. Come to oklahoma skillz!!!!!!!!
Ghostwriter
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • This is talent...
 Ghostwriter
Beth Wood
Manufacturer: Beth Wood
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007JNZM
Release Date: 2001-09-03

Tracks:

  1. Holiday
  2. Said and Done
  3. Company Man
  4. All the Way from Here
  5. Earthbound
  6. Mouth on Me
  7. Poison Arrow
  8. Ghostwriter
  9. Down Again
  10. These Arms of Mine
  11. Emily's Dream

Album Description

Texas songwriter delivers her own special mixture of folk, pop, blues and poetry with a powerfully expressive voice. A triumph for her fans: a treat for those just discovering her.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars This is talent..........2003-05-05

In this day and age of processed music and recycled sounds that pollute our airwaves, Beth Wood has brought us an invigorating breath of fresh air. Beth is the real deal. She is a fantastic guitar player with chord progressions and rhythms that continue to sound fresh listen after listen. Her voice is to be envied...strong and powerful when it has to be...soft and gentle when necessary. She employs all of her vocal diversity with the ease and expertise of a musical veteran. As if this is not enough...she has been gifted with the power of the pen as well. Writing with wit, insight and humanity, Beth has created a beautiful audible experience. Her vocals are backdropped by a stripped down sound that helps to showcase her guitar prowess. Just listen to Beth equate the kiss of her love interest to being on a "Holiday" in track one. Feel the emotion of "All the Way From Here" and relate to this personal experience that we can all relate too, the passing of someone we love. "Down Again" embodies Beth's wit and human side as she seems to be chastising herself for her human 'weakness'. For me the highlight of this album is track 10-"These Arms of Mine". The first time I heard her play this song live, I was literally in goose bumps. Done with just her guitar and her voice (believe me---that is all she needs) she delivers what should be a sure fire hit. If there is any justice in this musical world...Beth will find her way to the masses. ...
Ghostwriter, Volume II
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Ghostwriter, Volume II
    Michael Boren Williams
    Manufacturer: Michael Boren Williams
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000CA7ZQU
    Release Date: 2005-05-17

    Tracks:

    1. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
    2. Roman Walks
    3. I'm Not Taking Any Chances Anymore
    4. Walking Along the Thames
    5. You Can't Get Anything You Want
    6. Lost World's Games
    7. Tonight
    8. Don't Fall Asleep
    9. Friday Night
    10. Peace of Mind
    11. Finally You're Gone
    12. Victoria
    13. Time
    14. Voice of Your Love
    15. You and I
    16. Steppenwolf
    17. I Feel Good
    18. I'm Not the Man You Thought I Was
    Confessions of a Ghostwriter
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      		Confessions of a Ghostwriter
      Skillz
      Manufacturer: Universal
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000AA7D50
      Release Date: 2005-09-19

      Tracks:

      1. Off the Wall
      2. Suzie Q - Jazze Pha, , Skillz, Skillz
      3. Hip Hop
      4. PA to VA - Pretty Ugly, , Skillz, Skillz
      5. Y'all See Me - Pretty Willie, , Skillz, Skillz
      6. Wave Ya Hands - Musiq (Soulchild), , Skillz, Skillz
      7. Imagine
      8. S.K.I.L.L.Z.
      9. It's Like That - Danja Mowf, , Skillz, Skillz
      10. You Only Get One - AAries, , Skillz, Skillz
      11. Y'all Don't Wanna Do That
      12. Skillz V. Shaqwan
      13. Who I Spit For
      Second Skin
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Second Skin

        Manufacturer: Mercury
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000EDGRZK
        Ghostwriter
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Ghostwriter

          Manufacturer: Eclipse
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000CA6K70
          Release Date: 2004-09-21

          Music Album:

          1. Gladsome, Humour & Blue [Import]
          2. Go Ahead and Love Someone
          3. Good Morning
          4. Greg Allen & Friends
          5. Happy Holidays:Tri-Cultural Christmas
          6. Harmonic Classics
          7. Harmony Singing & Background Vocal Arranging: Volume One
          8. Hartwell Horn
          9. Having Fun
          10. House Of A Different Color

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