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Taken from the leftfield folk singer/songwriter's 2004 album Nino Rojo. The title track is backed with 2 non-album tracks 'Pardon My Heart' (live at Adobe Books, San Francisco) & 'Roots' (live at The Great American Music Hall, San Francisco). XL.
From Track 1-13 all of Kanye's hits packed into one cd played exceptionally well backed by a 17 piece orchestra (hence "Late Orchestration") and special appearances from G.O.O.D Music including John Legend, GLC, Consequence, and also Lupe Fiasco on the Hit "Touch The Sky"...
Even if your not a hip hop or R&B fan you can still appreciate the music and the production layed out by Kanye...Still not sure why he didn't release this in the U.S. but for you true Ye fans this CD is also available on DVD packed with alot of extra footage of his 5 music videos off Late Registration, interviews, and never before seen footage...
The Ozomatli: Live at the Fillmore DVD does a great job of capturing this highly talented band as best as can be done, without actually being there dancing, sweating and laughing in person. From the beautiful spanish style accoustic guitar by Raul Pacheco to the silly erotic dancing of "Sheff" the band's trombone player. These musicians are all so deeply talented and they have so much fun doing what they do. The audio cd has tracks that are not show on the dvd, thats the only reason I didn't give this cd/dvd combo 5 stars.
The dvd also has cool behind the scene features of the band in their tour bus sharing laughs and ripping on each other. I hear they're recording a new record currently so their touring may come to a pause soon. Either way, this is one DVD/CD every concert lover should own. This band Rocks!
All in all this live record has made me come around completely and I can't wait to pick up the rest of their catologue. The intensity and energy these musicians put forth just goes through the roof and it really does come across well on the CD. I'm not sure exactly why but both the DVD and CD have slightly different setlists (perhaps from two different nights at the Fillmore?), but it gives a nice change to the two mediums. My only complaint is that my favorite song from the earlier Coming Up EP "Ya Viene El Sol" is not present. This doesn't detract much from the rest of the material present as it is all outstanding.
If you're up for a fun, eclectic, and energetic live album, I highly recommend this CD/DVD!
The Godfather of Neo Soul hit the mark one mo' 'gin.
Joi, KILLS "Missing You"...(Her CD <"Star Kitty's Revenge"> was kinda subpar, but she has a GREAT live voice!)
Ledisi RIPS it on "Different Times"
The Tonies were tight, and they NEED a reunion CD, dagnabbit!
Alan Leeds was the tour manager, the long-time tour manager for Prince and he was Maxwell's tour manager on his UHS tour...Leeds is one of the best in the business.
Raphael's command over his band is truly remniscent of Prince's command over his touring bands.
Best moment - When D'Angelo came out and duetted with Ray Ray on "Be Here" -- BOMB! I get goosebumps everytime I hear the crowd realize who's walking out on stage and lo and behold -- IT'S D' HIMSELF! Classic moment! And then D' proceeds to RIP IT UP! I love it! D', came back, big balla!
But, good people of Amazon, get this CD, it's well worth it.
THE WONDERFUL AND TALENTED JOI.
A REUNION WITH TONY TONI TONE'
AND SEVERAL OTHER GUSET APPEARANCES.
THE SONGS ARE GREAT, I LOVE THE LIVE MATRIAL FROM HIS
FIRST ALBUM, MORE SO THAN THE MATRIAL ON HIS FIRST ALBUM
GO COP HIS NEW ALBUM RAPHAEL SAADIQ AS RAY RAY AND ALL HITS @ THE HOUSE OF BLUES YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THESE SELECTIONS.
I consider 'Boutique', to be one of the best CD's I've ever bought. Seamless music melding with infectious beats and glorious upbeat tempo make this a fantastic party album. Buy it, borrow it, download it, whatever it takes to experience this Fatboy masterpiece
THE MUSIC MAKES YOU WANT TO SMILE,
The audience for this live show seems to be specially selected people who know every rite of the go-go show and who appreciate the cameos from Jas, Funk, Benny, Andre "Whiteboy" Johnson (some irony there), and other special guest artists from old school go-go luminaries such as Trouble Funk. I hope one day to be well-enough versed in go-go to savor such moments.
Coming to this CD from classical and hip-hop, though, there are priceless moments enough. A horn riff with (electronic piano doubling as) harpsichord under it in the opening "Wind Me Up, Chuck" sounds freaking exactly like the opening ritornello in Bach's second Brandenburg Concerto, but about five million times funkier. Herbie Hancock's "Chameleon" gets a conga-driven workout and some ultrasmooth Chuckster lyrics. "2001 (That'll Work)" again takes a classical work, in this case "Dawn" from Richard Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra, and funkafies it mercilessly into the go-go strut, producing extra-special glee for anyone who likes historical irony and remembers Strauss's vile late-life racism. "No Diggity," the one hit in the wonder that was Blackstreet, and the Kool Moe Dee classic "Do You Know What Time It Is?" both get slamming covers towards the close of the album, showing that Chuck and his band can cover all the R&B bases they choose to.
But mostly this record is about bold, jazzy brass playing, guitar riffs powerful enough to shake mountains, Chuck's magesterial presence, and the go-go beat powering it all. It's really a wonderful thing, and the only reason I don't play this record more than I do is that I'm worried about becoming inured to its glories.
The fact that the first of like five shout-outs to Silver Spring occurs at 4:26 into the record is purely incidental to my enjoyment of it, by the way.
Hmmm...that reminds me. It's time to buy another copy of this one....
There are a few interludes that are basically not worth the time, but if you're in the mood they can be funny.
The primary songs are (just skip down if you already know about them from other reviews):
1. Luv Is A Verb - Enter the infamous, "down with the dc Talk, d-d-down with the dc Talk, are you down with the dc Talk, d-d-down with the dc Talk." I can't count the number of people who I have heard make fun of those lines. But if you try to forget that, the lyrics are very good. "Luv is enough if it's unconditionally, given now ya livin' out the Great Commission" Great words. Toby McKeehan really outdid himself on this song. (I'm trying to omit how tired of this song I am. It's a great song, but it can get old really fast.)
2. That Kinda Girl - This song describes the "kind of girl" that "loves the Lord" and is "virtuous in every way". Toby raps his head off in this one. Kevin and Michael still both have great voices, but back in '92, they had incredible voices, which are displayed in this song and actually, in all the tracks. The beat is undeniably an early-nineties beat, but it's catchy, and more of that comes up next.
3. Jesus Is Just Alright - If you think about it, dc Talk have done scads of cover songs, probably their most known one being "In The Light", but this one is not to be ignored. Toby's rap is so catchy it's bound to be in your head, at least in small portions, for a week or so, even if you only listen to it once. The part that always gets stuck in my head is the last rap part, which is "Never trite when I write cause the Lord is my light and His word is my bond so ya know (know, know), He's alright." Great beat, underlined with repetetive but not annoying keyboards.
4. Say The Words - This is probably one of my favorite dc Talk songs, but not this version. You've probably heard "Say The Words (NOW)", which is the remix of this song. This version is lacking in any melody other than what is sung by Michael and Kevin. The rest is an overuse and underuse of bass and electric guitars. But Toby's rap toward the middle is great, climaxing with "choose to lose the pride that may tug at you, don't be afraid of the words I love you".
5. Socially Acceptable - This has slowly become my favorite song off this. Toby later described this song as one of the "phatest" beats off this cd. It is. My favorite lyrics from this one are the poignant words in the chorus, "it's okay, in whose sight?" Good reminder that it's not okay to do what everyone else is doing, just because they're all doing it.
6. Free At Last - "WHAT???" Don't be distraught at the first 30 seconds. Soon the strange intro morphs into one of the most awesome Christian songs of the 90's. Backed by a choir in the chorus, this showcases Michael Tait and Kevin Max Smith's best vocals. Toby's rapping, too, is some of the best in their history. "The father first receives us, the truth then frees us, forgiven, now I'm living like a man full of Jesus", that's some handy rhyming if you ask me.
7. Time Is... - "Straight up rock-n-roll", it begins...well, maybe. This is probably the most guitar-driven song on Free At Last, but definitly short of rock-n-roll. However, I personally love the almost uncontrollable sound of Kevin Max's vocals on the chorus. Mike Tait's voice is good here too, and Toby constantly is rapping "tick tock tickedy tock". The song drifts into a rock song with a strange beat, then, according to Toby's "orders", they "break it down" and return to hip-hop. But it goes back to that rock/pop beat towards the end again. This is a genius song.
8. The Hardway - "I guess I'm the kind of guy that has to find out for myself." This song, according to Tobymac, has been remade more than four times (I only count four, but he knows best, I guess). This song is a great song that ends with "I'm on my knees and I'm crying for help." This is the only song that is not fast-paced, and as such, had to be included on Intermission, but this version is great, too. It's a beautiful cry out to God acknowledging His power and our weakness.
9. Lean On Me - "Oldie but a goodie", the first words you hear on this song, are definitive of this song. It's an awesome rap/hip-hop version of the original song by Bill Withers. Don't think this version is anything like what you could've heard on the radio. Toby's rap isn't included in the edited radio version. I think they drive the song rather well, so don't miss this song.
10. I Don't Want It - Song about abstaining from sex until marriage. Good message, good beat, and Toby's rapping isn't even in the least bit annoying. Kevin's and Michael's singing are great. Again, their vocals are even better in this song than in the later songs.
11. Word 2 The Father - Just when you think they've outgrown their "rapping language" you hear this song. It's good, but so reminiscent of Nu Thang (but that should, of course, be expected, since the song is a pun on all the names of their songs from Nu Thang), it's just kind of annoying.
Overall, this is an awesome cd, I suggest it for Christians; who love music, or dc Talk, or even modern Christian rap/hip-hop, since this is how it all started. If you want more of "Jesus Freak", go try "Supernatural" instead, but if you even remotely liked "Nu Thang", even if just for its nostalgic value, you will absolutely love this cd.
This one, though: I still listen to it and for the most part it's holding up well outside of a few minor clunkers. This one found the crew working harder to integrate samples, snappy melodies and harmony vocals, more skilled rap (don't get me wrong, Toby Mac has never been a GREAT rapper but he's honed his skills more here. He's more of a 'pop' rapper..akin to the likes of a Will Smith or a member of Bell-Biv-Devoe than a Christian counterpart to 2PAC or Biggie.), and a more cohesive feel to the album as the sound coalesced more into R&B tinged pop with rap icing.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"That Kinda Girl" was the band's statement about the allure of the Proverbs 31 woman, a woman who's "virtuous in every way/The kinda girl that makes me say/I hope she comes my way". It was the antithesis of L.L.'s "Round the Way Girl" and the tune really nails it home with "Hey, the girlie ain't playin'!". "Jesus is Just Alright" is a great techno-influenced jittery update of the Doobie Brothers' classic complete with what is probably Toby's best rap break of the album. If you can past the jokey intro, title tune "Free at Last" marries a traditional black gospel choir sound to scratching and R&B sounds with a little rock guitar as accent to create an anthem celebrating the life one finds after embracing Jesus. The choir testifyin' on the hook is irresistible but the samples from Martin Luther King just make it niftier. "The Hardway" bemoans the hard lessons learned when we violate God's Word while being honest enough to admit that we all do this as sinners. ("Some people got to learn the hard way/I guess I'm the kinda guy who's got to find out for myself...I'm on my knees and I'm cryin' for help")
LOWS:
"Luv is a Verb" isn't outright bad but it does have some of the most unfortunate rhymes here ("drain-o" and "explain-O"..ACK!). "Lean on Me" is a pretty boring cover that more or less rips off the cover done by Club Nouveau only 4 years before. It simply doesn't add enough different to make the tune DCT's own, save a brief Toby rap break. (The Nouveau rendition stripped the soulful plaintiveness of Bill Withers' original, so I'm not sure why they chose to emulate the clearly inferior version anyhow.) "WDCT" is the weakest of the interludes heard here.
BOTTOM LINE:
Quantum leap from NU THANG. At the time, it managed to get them onto the then super-hip Arsenio Hall show (the "2 Honks and a Negro" bit was taken from that appearance). I consider this their best release. (CCM Magazine has also named this as the #9 Christian album of all time.)
3 1/2 stars
Nearly 14 years later, it still has the same effect on me. While I may listen to secular music today, I still feel good listening to DC Talk's Free At Last and reminds me why I'm a Christian.
Anyway my ratings for the songs are
1. Nuthin But A G Thang 10/10 Classic with Dr Dre, great beats
2. Head Doctor 9/10 One of the best tracks from Dead Man Walkin
3. Gin And Juice 10/10 Classic, my favourite famous song from Doggystyle
4. Eastside Party 10/10 Snoop in all verses and Nate Dogg in the chorus, this was worth releasing
5. Murder Was The Case Remix 10/10 I'm not sure which I like better, this or the original version. Their both great
6. Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None) 9.5/10 Even though some of the lyrics are a bit purverted its still great with bangin beats
7. Doggfather Remix 6/10 Don't like this, it has no business being on here and Tha Doggfather original version should be on here instead
8. Midnight Love 10/10 Another unreleased that was definitely worth releasing. My favourite unreleased track with Eastside Party being my second
9. Eastside 6/10 I don't think that this song was meant to ever be released
10. Who Am I? (What's My Name?) 10/10 Classic, my second favourite famous song from Doggystyle
11. Doggy Dogg World 10/10 My third favourite famous song from Doggystyle, the beats are good and relaxing
12. Too High (Poly High) 7/10 Another song that shouldn't have seen the light of day
13. Vapors 10/10 Bangin beats, solo where Snoop talks about the lives of all the members of Tha Dogg Pound
14. Usual Suspects 8/10 This songs alright, but its still not top quality
15. Keep It Real 1/10 Hate this song, definitely shouldn't have been released. Snoop doesn't even have one verse on this
16. Snoop Bounce Roc N Roll Remix 5/10 This song is wack! Where's Snoop Bounce original version.
(Dex Dubious) on WXPN in Philly a few years back and a few other selections from the album over the
last few years.
If you are into remixes, and diverse music, you'll really enjoy this album. Also the album is rootkit free, so it
will play on any any CD player.
BABY ELEPHANT WALK was my favorite Lawrence Welk single and to hear it in two different remixes on this CD is a real treat.
The biggest surprise was Guy and Ralna's recording of YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE. Imagine Jimmy Davis in his heavenly home looking down on dancers stomping to his signature tune.
You don't even have to have heard of Lawrence Welk to love this cd!
One of 2004's best releases.
Taken from the leftfield folk singer/songwriter's 2004 album Nino Rojo. The title track is backed with 2 non-album tracks 'Pardon My Heart' (live at Adobe Books, San Francisco) & 'Roots' (live at The Great American Music Hall, San Francisco). XL.
At the Hop,Devendra Banhart,Xl,5"CD Singles,Rock
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Late Orchestration: Live at Abbey Road Studios
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ASIN: B000F6ZFDQ Release Date: 2006-06-06 |
Tracks:
- Diamonds from Sierra Leone [Live]
- Touch the Sky [Live]
- Crack Music [Live]
- Drive Slow [Live]
- Through the Wire [Live]
- Workout Plan [Live]
- Heard 'Em Say [Live]
- All Falls Down [Live]
- Bring Me Down [Live]
- Gone [Live]
- Late [Live]
- Jesus Walks [Live]
- Gold Digger [AOL Sessions]
Album Description
Import only release! Recorded in front of 300 personally invited guests and fans at Abbey Road Studios (the famous Beatles studio) in the UK on September 21st, 2005. Kanye was backed with a 17-piece all-female string orchestra and featured guest appearances by John Legend and Goldie Lookin' Chain. The CD release features the full perfomance (12-tracks) along with an additional bonus track, 'Gold Digger' (Live at AOL). Universal. 2006Album Details
The Controversial Hip-hop Superstar Follows Up his Second Studio Album "Late Registration" with this Live Recording Taped at London's Legendary Abbey Road Studios Before a Specially Invited Audience of 300 Lucky Fans. The Musicians on Hand Included the Backing of a Full Symphony Orchestra. West Gives it his all for this Performance of his Biggest Hits and his Cerebral Rhymes Get the Benefit of a Huge Soundbed which Completely Alters the Dynamics of the Songs.Customer Reviews:
Impressive.......2007-05-02
Brilliant, it's that simple. .......2006-05-15
A Masterpiece.......2006-05-12
From Track 1-13 all of Kanye's hits packed into one cd played exceptionally well backed by a 17 piece orchestra (hence "Late Orchestration") and special appearances from G.O.O.D Music including John Legend, GLC, Consequence, and also Lupe Fiasco on the Hit "Touch The Sky"...
Even if your not a hip hop or R&B fan you can still appreciate the music and the production layed out by Kanye...Still not sure why he didn't release this in the U.S. but for you true Ye fans this CD is also available on DVD packed with alot of extra footage of his 5 music videos off Late Registration, interviews, and never before seen footage...
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Live at the Fillmore
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ASIN: B000A2H61O Release Date: 2005-08-23 |
Tracks:
- Dos Cosas Ciertas
- Believe
- (Who Discovered) America?
- Eva
- Saturday Night
- Cuando Canto
- Chango
- Love And Hope
- Como Ves
- La Mishma Cancion
Customer Reviews:
A must own Indeed.......2006-02-13
The Ozomatli: Live at the Fillmore DVD does a great job of capturing this highly talented band as best as can be done, without actually being there dancing, sweating and laughing in person. From the beautiful spanish style accoustic guitar by Raul Pacheco to the silly erotic dancing of "Sheff" the band's trombone player. These musicians are all so deeply talented and they have so much fun doing what they do. The audio cd has tracks that are not show on the dvd, thats the only reason I didn't give this cd/dvd combo 5 stars.
The dvd also has cool behind the scene features of the band in their tour bus sharing laughs and ripping on each other. I hear they're recording a new record currently so their touring may come to a pause soon. Either way, this is one DVD/CD every concert lover should own. This band Rocks!
Amazing live record!.......2006-01-19
All in all this live record has made me come around completely and I can't wait to pick up the rest of their catologue. The intensity and energy these musicians put forth just goes through the roof and it really does come across well on the CD. I'm not sure exactly why but both the DVD and CD have slightly different setlists (perhaps from two different nights at the Fillmore?), but it gives a nice change to the two mediums. My only complaint is that my favorite song from the earlier Coming Up EP "Ya Viene El Sol" is not present. This doesn't detract much from the rest of the material present as it is all outstanding.
If you're up for a fun, eclectic, and energetic live album, I highly recommend this CD/DVD!
mind blowing.......2006-01-01
i was there.......2005-11-06
Take note of how many reviews are FIVE star.......2005-11-02
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All Hits at the House of Blues
Raphael Saadiq Manufacturer: Pookie Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues
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ASIN: B0000CNY6W Release Date: 2003-10-14 |
Tracks:
- Body Parts - Raphael Saadiq
- Charlie Ray - Raphael Saadiq
- Excuse Me - Raphael Saadiq
- Faithful - Raphael Saadiq
- Ask Of You - Raphael Saadiq
- Just Me And You - Raphael Saadiq
- Just A Man - Raphael Saadiq
- Copy Cat - Joi
- Missing You - Joi
- Still A Man - Tony Toni Tone
- Lay Your Head On My Pillow - Tony Toni Tone
- Whatever You Want - Tony Toni Tone
- It Never Rains - Tony Toni Tone
- Anniversary - Tony Toni Tone
- Let's Get Down - Tony Toni Tone
- Loving You - Tony Toni Tone
Tracks:
- Still Ray - Raphael Saadiq
- Blind Man - Raphael Saadiq
- Different Times - Raphael Saadiq
- Uptown - Raphael Saadiq
- You - Raphael Saadiq
- Get Involved - Raphael Saadiq
- Be Here - Raphael Saadiq
Product Description
Disc 1:
1. Body Parts
2. Charlie Ray
3. Excuse Me
4. Faithful
5. Ask of You
6. Just Me and You
7. Just A Man feat. Devin The Dude
8. Copy Cat - Performed by Joi
9. Missing You - Performed by Joi
10. Still A Man - Performed by Tony Toni Tone
11. Lay Your Head On My Pillow - Performed by Tony Toni Tone
12. Whatever You Want - Performed by Tony Toni Tone
13. It Never Rains - Performed by Tony Toni Tone
14. Anniversary - Performed by Tony Toni Tone
15. Let's Get Down - Performed by Tony Toni Tone and DJ Quik
16. Loving You - Performed by Tony Toni Tone
Disc 2:
1. Still Ray
2. Blind Man
3. Different Times feat. Ledisi and Goapele
4. Uptown feat. Leslie Wilson
5. You
6. Get Involved
7. Be Here feat. Deangelo
Format: CD
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Raphael Saadiq sums up his 15-year career on this live double CD. An R&B connoisseur whose hitmaking days began long before anyone started tossing around the term "neo-soul," Saadiq brought not only his current band to the Hollywood club's stage but a number of guests including members of his former group Tony Toni Tone and the musically likeminded D'Angelo. The result is a sometimes languid, sometimes intense walk through material drawn largely from his 2002 solo debut Instant Vintage and the Tony catalog (the latter given satisfying but short playing time). While it's hard not to see All Hits as marking time for Saadiq, the discs do allow plenty of room for him to display his formidable talents as a singer, writer, and bandleader. Where much neo-soul tends to pleasantly blend into the atmosphere, Saadiq has enough melodic command--not to mention his sly sense of humor--to make this more than a showcase of technique. --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
IF I COULD GIVE 10 STARS, I'D GIVE IT AN 11..........2005-04-10
The Godfather of Neo Soul hit the mark one mo' 'gin.
Joi, KILLS "Missing You"...(Her CD <"Star Kitty's Revenge"> was kinda subpar, but she has a GREAT live voice!)
Ledisi RIPS it on "Different Times"
The Tonies were tight, and they NEED a reunion CD, dagnabbit!
Alan Leeds was the tour manager, the long-time tour manager for Prince and he was Maxwell's tour manager on his UHS tour...Leeds is one of the best in the business.
Raphael's command over his band is truly remniscent of Prince's command over his touring bands.
Best moment - When D'Angelo came out and duetted with Ray Ray on "Be Here" -- BOMB! I get goosebumps everytime I hear the crowd realize who's walking out on stage and lo and behold -- IT'S D' HIMSELF! Classic moment! And then D' proceeds to RIP IT UP! I love it! D', came back, big balla!
But, good people of Amazon, get this CD, it's well worth it.
Instant Classic Live R&B Album.......2004-12-24
I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-10-07
THE WONDERFUL AND TALENTED JOI.
A REUNION WITH TONY TONI TONE'
AND SEVERAL OTHER GUSET APPEARANCES.
THE SONGS ARE GREAT, I LOVE THE LIVE MATRIAL FROM HIS
FIRST ALBUM, MORE SO THAN THE MATRIAL ON HIS FIRST ALBUM
GO COP HIS NEW ALBUM RAPHAEL SAADIQ AS RAY RAY AND ALL HITS @ THE HOUSE OF BLUES YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THESE SELECTIONS.
I'm a Raphael fan for life!.......2004-07-08
Lovin every minute of it.......2004-06-24
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On the Floor at the Boutique
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- Bassbin Twins - Vol 1 Side 2 Track 2
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- Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank
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Finally, the U.S. sees a domestic release of Fatboy Slim's On the Floor at the Boutique, hands down one of the most thrilling, addictive DJ mix albums ever released. Recorded live in 1998 at the Big Beat Boutique (epicenter of the mid- to late-'90s big-beat movement), Norman Cook, a.k.a. Fatboy Slim, takes the listener on a fascinating, diverse tour of four-on-the-floor sounds. What's always made Cook so great is the way that he seamlessly blends seemingly incongruous sounds to create righteously cool, shiny new beats; he truly is the trainspotting vinyl freak with an uncanny talent for creating accessible dance-floor shakers built of weird components. Take track 4--who'd have thought a spry blue-beat ska sample, an ELO riff, phat beats, a few stray horn riffs, and a sped-up Jungle Brothers vocal track would be one of the coolest things heard all year? --Mike McGonigalCustomer Reviews:
A Fatboy virgin's first adventure.......2005-11-02
I consider 'Boutique', to be one of the best CD's I've ever bought. Seamless music melding with infectious beats and glorious upbeat tempo make this a fantastic party album. Buy it, borrow it, download it, whatever it takes to experience this Fatboy masterpiece
Not all good.......2004-02-16
keep dat funk ALIVE!.......2002-01-16
Not what you'd expect..........2001-12-03
a-freaking-mazing.......2001-05-16
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Your Game: Live at the 9:30 Club Washington, D.C.
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ASIN: B00005IC2Y Release Date: 2001-05-15 |
Tracks:
- Wind Me Up Chuck/Hoochie Coochie Man
- Feel Like Movin' That Body
- Chameleon
- Get Your Hands Up/Playing Your Game Baby
- It's Love - Chuck Brown,
- 2001 (That'll Work)
- People Make the World Go Round
- Wind Us Up Funk & Benny
- One on One - Chuck Brown, , Little Benny
- Hey Go Go Mickey
- No Diggity - Big Tony, Chuck Brown
- Do You Know What Time It Is - Chuck Brown,
- Go Go Swing Outro - Big Tony, Chuck Brown, , Jas, Little Benny
- Hah Man [Sinbad, Main Title]
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Perhaps no musician more defines a city and a sound than Chuck Brown does Washington, D.C. and go-go. At the age of 67, the godfather of go-go has entertained three generations and still plays to thousands of fans at least three times a week in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia triangle. Go-go is the same age as hip-hop, and shares all of its urban bombast, but it's a live-band thing, and a community thing too. When disco DJs threatened to displace cabaret bands in the '70s, Chuck invented the kinetic, syncopated go-go backbeat and put together continuous funkified sets of originals and covers linked by generous crowd shout-outs and sizzling percussive breakdowns. This recent set, featuring appearances by Trouble Funk and Rare Essence luminaries, has it all: Chuck's exquisite baritone, brilliant musicianship, go-gofied hip-hop, blues and jazz, and breakbeats you can fit a trailer into. If you don't know anything about go-go or Chuck, Your Game...Live At The 9:30 Club might the best introduction you're ever likely to hear. It's definitely one of the best records of 2001. Special bonus: the multimedia enhancements include two videos that put you right in the middle of all the go-go action. --Jeff ChangCustomer Reviews:
YOUR GAME IS ON.......2004-05-06
THE MUSIC MAKES YOU WANT TO SMILE,
GO-GO IS THE REAL BEAT,
THE SOUND MAKES YOU MOVE YOUR FEET.
SOME OF Y'ALL DON'T KNOW
ABOUT THIS MUSIC CALLED GO-GO.
TOO BAD, NOT TOO LATE,
YOU NEED TO FIND OUT, WHILE IT STILL AWAITS.
STEP UP IN DA CLUB;
ASK THE DJ WHAT'S UP.
HE KNOWS ABOUT THIS SYNCOPATED BEAT.
THIS SOUND IS HEARD ALL THROUGH THE STREETS.
SEE YA LATER PEACE OUT.
JUST REMEMBER, GO-GO IS THE REAL STYLE!!!!!
GOGO LAKA
THE REAL GO GO MICKEY.......2003-11-11
Not my game exactly, but I can't stop playing it.......2003-03-16
The audience for this live show seems to be specially selected people who know every rite of the go-go show and who appreciate the cameos from Jas, Funk, Benny, Andre "Whiteboy" Johnson (some irony there), and other special guest artists from old school go-go luminaries such as Trouble Funk. I hope one day to be well-enough versed in go-go to savor such moments.
Coming to this CD from classical and hip-hop, though, there are priceless moments enough. A horn riff with (electronic piano doubling as) harpsichord under it in the opening "Wind Me Up, Chuck" sounds freaking exactly like the opening ritornello in Bach's second Brandenburg Concerto, but about five million times funkier. Herbie Hancock's "Chameleon" gets a conga-driven workout and some ultrasmooth Chuckster lyrics. "2001 (That'll Work)" again takes a classical work, in this case "Dawn" from Richard Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra, and funkafies it mercilessly into the go-go strut, producing extra-special glee for anyone who likes historical irony and remembers Strauss's vile late-life racism. "No Diggity," the one hit in the wonder that was Blackstreet, and the Kool Moe Dee classic "Do You Know What Time It Is?" both get slamming covers towards the close of the album, showing that Chuck and his band can cover all the R&B bases they choose to.
But mostly this record is about bold, jazzy brass playing, guitar riffs powerful enough to shake mountains, Chuck's magesterial presence, and the go-go beat powering it all. It's really a wonderful thing, and the only reason I don't play this record more than I do is that I'm worried about becoming inured to its glories.
The fact that the first of like five shout-outs to Silver Spring occurs at 4:26 into the record is purely incidental to my enjoyment of it, by the way.
Wind me up Chuck...............2001-12-11
Mr. Brown is a baa-aad man!.......2001-12-01
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Eat at Whitey's
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ASIN: B00004XSI1 Release Date: 2000-10-17 |
Tracks:
- Whitey
- Black Jesus
- I Can't Move
- Black Coffee - featuring Merry Clayton
- Babylon Feeling - featuring Carlos Santana
- Deadly Assassins - featuring B-Real
- Children's Story - featuring Rahzel
- Love For Real - featuring N'Dea Davenport
- One and the Same - featuring N'Dea Davenport
- We're All Gonna Die - featuring Cee-Lo
- Mercy On My Soul
- One, Two - featuring Kurupt
- Graves to Dig
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Everlast continues defying the odds with his sophomore CD. The former House of Pain frontman and Ice-T sidekick defied the odds in 1998 with the chart-topping Whitey Ford Sings the Blues, which moved Everlast beyond his rap roots and deep into a spare, acoustic amalgam of Delta blues, country, and rock--an approach that took critics and fans by storm. Eat at Whitey's finds him beefing up his sound as well as bringing in big names, such as N'dea Davenport (who adds her always welcome vocals on the sexy, R&B-flavored "Love for Real"), Goodie Mob's Cee-Lo, Cypress Hill's B Real, and Carlos Santana, for whom Everlast penned the Grammy-winning "Put Your Lights On." Everlast is still fixated on redemption and regret, but his intensity and passion make up for the narrow focus, as, guitar in hand, he conjures up a nocturnal, sultry world populated with saints, sinners, and homeboys. --Amy LindenCustomer Reviews:
Mmmm...mmmm.......2007-05-06
I'll have seconds........2006-04-25
An interesting Album that impresses if you let it!.......2005-10-05
Im "....at whitey's" but the food not so good this time!!.......2004-06-30
Pushing musical boundaries.......2004-05-20
The diversity of styles presented here is impressive. "Deadly Assassins" is the closest thing to House of Pain times, while "Black Coffee" is almost a ballad. "Love for Real" has this specific bluesy feel, and "One, Two" is a mellow rapping flow. "Children's Story", a cover song, is impressive. Actually, I like the entire album, and I'm particularly impressed with the integration of cello and violin in a music like this. Carlos Santana's desire to work with Everlast is a quality approval mark, and the result is very good.
If your interests in music are broad, and you are not a "rap-fan-till-I-die", then I can't see how you won't like this record. Everlast is not the best singer, and neither he is a skillful guitar-player. But he is an excellent songwriter, sincere lyricist and emotional performer. This is one of my best purchases of recent years.
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Free at Last
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ASIN: B000005KUU Release Date: 1995-01-10 |
Tracks:
- Luv Is A Verb
- That Kinda Girl
- Greer
- Jesus Is Just Alright
- Say The Words
- WDCT
- Socially Acceptable
- Free At Last
- Time Is...
- The Hardway
- 2 Honks & A Negro
- Lean On Me
- Testimony
- Don't Want It
- Will Power
- Word 2 The Father
- Jesus Is Just Alright (Reprise)
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A favorite..........2007-07-02
Hmmm...that reminds me. It's time to buy another copy of this one....
lmao.......2006-04-29
HAHAHA...hey...this is actually good..........2006-04-06
There are a few interludes that are basically not worth the time, but if you're in the mood they can be funny.
The primary songs are (just skip down if you already know about them from other reviews):
1. Luv Is A Verb - Enter the infamous, "down with the dc Talk, d-d-down with the dc Talk, are you down with the dc Talk, d-d-down with the dc Talk." I can't count the number of people who I have heard make fun of those lines. But if you try to forget that, the lyrics are very good. "Luv is enough if it's unconditionally, given now ya livin' out the Great Commission" Great words. Toby McKeehan really outdid himself on this song. (I'm trying to omit how tired of this song I am. It's a great song, but it can get old really fast.)
2. That Kinda Girl - This song describes the "kind of girl" that "loves the Lord" and is "virtuous in every way". Toby raps his head off in this one. Kevin and Michael still both have great voices, but back in '92, they had incredible voices, which are displayed in this song and actually, in all the tracks. The beat is undeniably an early-nineties beat, but it's catchy, and more of that comes up next.
3. Jesus Is Just Alright - If you think about it, dc Talk have done scads of cover songs, probably their most known one being "In The Light", but this one is not to be ignored. Toby's rap is so catchy it's bound to be in your head, at least in small portions, for a week or so, even if you only listen to it once. The part that always gets stuck in my head is the last rap part, which is "Never trite when I write cause the Lord is my light and His word is my bond so ya know (know, know), He's alright." Great beat, underlined with repetetive but not annoying keyboards.
4. Say The Words - This is probably one of my favorite dc Talk songs, but not this version. You've probably heard "Say The Words (NOW)", which is the remix of this song. This version is lacking in any melody other than what is sung by Michael and Kevin. The rest is an overuse and underuse of bass and electric guitars. But Toby's rap toward the middle is great, climaxing with "choose to lose the pride that may tug at you, don't be afraid of the words I love you".
5. Socially Acceptable - This has slowly become my favorite song off this. Toby later described this song as one of the "phatest" beats off this cd. It is. My favorite lyrics from this one are the poignant words in the chorus, "it's okay, in whose sight?" Good reminder that it's not okay to do what everyone else is doing, just because they're all doing it.
6. Free At Last - "WHAT???" Don't be distraught at the first 30 seconds. Soon the strange intro morphs into one of the most awesome Christian songs of the 90's. Backed by a choir in the chorus, this showcases Michael Tait and Kevin Max Smith's best vocals. Toby's rapping, too, is some of the best in their history. "The father first receives us, the truth then frees us, forgiven, now I'm living like a man full of Jesus", that's some handy rhyming if you ask me.
7. Time Is... - "Straight up rock-n-roll", it begins...well, maybe. This is probably the most guitar-driven song on Free At Last, but definitly short of rock-n-roll. However, I personally love the almost uncontrollable sound of Kevin Max's vocals on the chorus. Mike Tait's voice is good here too, and Toby constantly is rapping "tick tock tickedy tock". The song drifts into a rock song with a strange beat, then, according to Toby's "orders", they "break it down" and return to hip-hop. But it goes back to that rock/pop beat towards the end again. This is a genius song.
8. The Hardway - "I guess I'm the kind of guy that has to find out for myself." This song, according to Tobymac, has been remade more than four times (I only count four, but he knows best, I guess). This song is a great song that ends with "I'm on my knees and I'm crying for help." This is the only song that is not fast-paced, and as such, had to be included on Intermission, but this version is great, too. It's a beautiful cry out to God acknowledging His power and our weakness.
9. Lean On Me - "Oldie but a goodie", the first words you hear on this song, are definitive of this song. It's an awesome rap/hip-hop version of the original song by Bill Withers. Don't think this version is anything like what you could've heard on the radio. Toby's rap isn't included in the edited radio version. I think they drive the song rather well, so don't miss this song.
10. I Don't Want It - Song about abstaining from sex until marriage. Good message, good beat, and Toby's rapping isn't even in the least bit annoying. Kevin's and Michael's singing are great. Again, their vocals are even better in this song than in the later songs.
11. Word 2 The Father - Just when you think they've outgrown their "rapping language" you hear this song. It's good, but so reminiscent of Nu Thang (but that should, of course, be expected, since the song is a pun on all the names of their songs from Nu Thang), it's just kind of annoying.
Overall, this is an awesome cd, I suggest it for Christians; who love music, or dc Talk, or even modern Christian rap/hip-hop, since this is how it all started. If you want more of "Jesus Freak", go try "Supernatural" instead, but if you even remotely liked "Nu Thang", even if just for its nostalgic value, you will absolutely love this cd.
The band's best work in retrospect.......2006-03-29
This one, though: I still listen to it and for the most part it's holding up well outside of a few minor clunkers. This one found the crew working harder to integrate samples, snappy melodies and harmony vocals, more skilled rap (don't get me wrong, Toby Mac has never been a GREAT rapper but he's honed his skills more here. He's more of a 'pop' rapper..akin to the likes of a Will Smith or a member of Bell-Biv-Devoe than a Christian counterpart to 2PAC or Biggie.), and a more cohesive feel to the album as the sound coalesced more into R&B tinged pop with rap icing.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"That Kinda Girl" was the band's statement about the allure of the Proverbs 31 woman, a woman who's "virtuous in every way/The kinda girl that makes me say/I hope she comes my way". It was the antithesis of L.L.'s "Round the Way Girl" and the tune really nails it home with "Hey, the girlie ain't playin'!". "Jesus is Just Alright" is a great techno-influenced jittery update of the Doobie Brothers' classic complete with what is probably Toby's best rap break of the album
LOWS:
"Luv is a Verb" isn't outright bad but it does have some of the most unfortunate rhymes here ("drain-o" and "explain-O"..ACK!). "Lean on Me" is a pretty boring cover that more or less rips off the cover done by Club Nouveau only 4 years before. It simply doesn't add enough different to make the tune DCT's own, save a brief Toby rap break. (The Nouveau rendition stripped the soulful plaintiveness of Bill Withers' original, so I'm not sure why they chose to emulate the clearly inferior version anyhow.) "WDCT" is the weakest of the interludes heard here.
BOTTOM LINE:
Quantum leap from NU THANG. At the time, it managed to get them onto the then super-hip Arsenio Hall show (the "2 Honks and a Negro" bit was taken from that appearance). I consider this their best release. (CCM Magazine has also named this as the #9 Christian album of all time.)
3 1/2 stars
Life Changing..........2006-02-19
Nearly 14 years later, it still has the same effect on me. While I may listen to secular music today, I still feel good listening to DC Talk's Free At Last and reminds me why I'm a Christian.
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Death Row: Snoop Doggy Dogg at His Best [Unreleased]
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ASIN: B00004SCDQ Release Date: 2001-10-23 |
Tracks:
- Muthin' But A G Thang
- Head Doctor
- Gin & Juice
- Eastside Party
- Murder Was The Case (remix)
- Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)
- Doggfather (remix)
- Midnight Love
- Eastside
- Who Am I (What's My Name)
- Doggy Dogg World
- Too High (Poly High)
- Vapors
- Usual Suspects
- Keep It Real
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Chuck D of Public Enemy once prophesized that if artists didn't own their masters (tapes), the masters will own the artists. Well, hip-hop's fave gangster CEO Suge Knight owns most of his former high-profile label mates' master tapes and continues to issue collections of dated works by Tha Dogg Pound, Dr. Dre, and now Snoop. Originally entitled Dead Man Walking to scare the willies out of Snoop, this release comes with a big fat greasy caveat emptor. Sure, this is a ghetto fab collection of the Doggfather's finest pre-No Limit and Doggystyle Records moments dating back to his brilliant cover of Biz Markie's "Vapors" on Tha Doggfather album. That said, Snoop wants nothing to do with this release because he won't receive any proceeds from it and has urged his fans not to buy it. Contractual shenanigans aside, this release is off the hook and contains most of Snoop's finest career headbangers, from "Gin and Juice" to "Who Am I (What's My Name)." A great purchase if you can live with your conscience. --Dalton HigginsCustomer Reviews:
Not That Great.......2006-05-30
Anyway my ratings for the songs are
1. Nuthin But A G Thang 10/10 Classic with Dr Dre, great beats
2. Head Doctor 9/10 One of the best tracks from Dead Man Walkin
3. Gin And Juice 10/10 Classic, my favourite famous song from Doggystyle
4. Eastside Party 10/10 Snoop in all verses and Nate Dogg in the chorus, this was worth releasing
5. Murder Was The Case Remix 10/10 I'm not sure which I like better, this or the original version. Their both great
6. Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None) 9.5/10 Even though some of the lyrics are a bit purverted its still great with bangin beats
7. Doggfather Remix 6/10 Don't like this, it has no business being on here and Tha Doggfather original version should be on here instead
8. Midnight Love 10/10 Another unreleased that was definitely worth releasing. My favourite unreleased track with Eastside Party being my second
9. Eastside 6/10 I don't think that this song was meant to ever be released
10. Who Am I? (What's My Name?) 10/10 Classic, my second favourite famous song from Doggystyle
11. Doggy Dogg World 10/10 My third favourite famous song from Doggystyle, the beats are good and relaxing
12. Too High (Poly High) 7/10 Another song that shouldn't have seen the light of day
13. Vapors 10/10 Bangin beats, solo where Snoop talks about the lives of all the members of Tha Dogg Pound
14. Usual Suspects 8/10 This songs alright, but its still not top quality
15. Keep It Real 1/10 Hate this song, definitely shouldn't have been released. Snoop doesn't even have one verse on this
16. Snoop Bounce Roc N Roll Remix 5/10 This song is wack! Where's Snoop Bounce original version.
hold up this aint fair........2006-05-09
Half and half.......2006-03-06
Pretty Good.......2006-01-28
good album But could have been better.......2005-01-05
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The Message at the Depth
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ASIN: B000087J9D Release Date: 2003-02-11 |
Tracks:
- Trihedron (featuring Opus)
- Toki No Tabiji (Journey Of Time) (featuring Inden)
- Sanity Requiem
- Supreme Team (featuring Antipop Consortium)
- The Blackhole
- Song For John Walker (featuring Anticon)
- D'you Hear That?
- Alepheva (Truthspeaking) (featuring Angelina Esparza)
- The Lost Voices (featuring Sly & Robbie)
- But The World Moves On (featuring D-Maadness & Masato Nakamura)
- What About Tomorrow (featuring Abijah)
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After the gentle turns of 2001's rich and melodious Zen, DJ Krush's The Message at the Depth banks a hard corner, layering political dissent and antiwar sentiments with jumbled beats and harsh electronic scrambles. Again making expert use of guest vocalists, artists like Anti-Pop Consortium and Anticon give literal expression to Krush's dark waxwork, turning "Supreme Team" and "Song for John Walker" into overt political statements. Throughout, Krush explores a deeply pissed-off vibe, coming up for air only on the bittersweet "Alrpheua (Truthspeaking)" featuring Angelina Esparza. He finds a little peace by the end of the record, lifting the veil on playful dub rhythms for "The Lost Voices" featuring Sly & Robbie and "What About Tomorrow" featuring Abijah. In a chaotic world, Krush's eloquent anger is soothing, even when his malevolent turntables smack us in the face. --Matthew CookeAlbum Description
2003 DJ Krush album is edgier than his last record Zen, with harder and deeper beats. A concept record with Krush reacting to 9/11 and interpreting a post 9/11 world. Guests this time include Anti-Pop Consortium, Sly & Robbie, Anticon, Angelica Esparsa and more. Red Ink label/Sony.Customer Reviews:
Lazy Production.......2006-12-16
Redefining the Hip in hip hop.......2004-07-12
"Message at the Depth" combines that musical inspiration with a burning message.
If you liked the jazz tinged tracks on KI-OKU, "The Lost Voices" (with Sly and Robbie doing a lot more than just getting name checked) and "But the World Moves On" satisfy the promise of that earlier work. "Trihedron" makes d'n'b sound as fresh as if it hadn't happened yet. The hard electronica elements on this CD give it a solid edge that holds up under repeat listens. Add articulate lyrics that aspire to inspire to something more than a party - "Alehevo(truthspeaking)" achieves that all too rare miracle of speaking hard truth without preaching - and you have a CD that holds up to repeat play like few recent releases are capable of.
Subtle, sophisticated, hard edged, powerful, and recommended.
DJ Shadow may get the press, but DJ Krush is creating a body of work that can outlast the fads.
the best album ive heard in a while.......2004-03-11
the king od dj's underground.......2004-02-29
angelina.......2003-11-26
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Upstairs at Larry's: Lawrence Welk Uncorked
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ASIN: B0002J4YLK Release Date: 2004-08-10 |
Tracks:
- Green Sheik Of Araby - Greens Keepers
- Champagne Time - Rithma
- Baby Elephant Walk - Monkey Bars
- Caravan - Groove Junkies
- String Of Pearls - Kaskade
- Honey - Boston Tea Boys
- You Are My Sunshine - Joy & The Spider
- Baby Elephant Safari - DJ Keri & DJ 43
- You Can Dance - Q-Burns Abstract Message
- Let's Go Dance Again - East Coast Boogiemen
- Bubbles In The Wine - Dex Dubious
- Scatterbrain - Nobody
- Watch What Happens - Physics
- Let It Be Me - Magic Elephant Orchestra
- Blue Velvet - Smitty
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A nice complimation of old meets new........2007-05-31
(Dex Dubious) on WXPN in Philly a few years back and a few other selections from the album over the
last few years.
If you are into remixes, and diverse music, you'll really enjoy this album. Also the album is rootkit free, so it
will play on any any CD player.
what a difference from the day..........2006-12-24
You have to get this!.......2004-09-03
Lawrence enters the millenium!!!!.......2004-08-24
BABY ELEPHANT WALK was my favorite Lawrence Welk single and to hear it in two different remixes on this CD is a real treat.
The biggest surprise was Guy and Ralna's recording of YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE. Imagine Jimmy Davis in his heavenly home looking down on dancers stomping to his signature tune.
You don't even have to have heard of Lawrence Welk to love this cd!
One of 2004's best releases.
A must have!.......2004-08-18
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- Banjoman: a tribute to Derroll Adams
- Battlefield Ballads of the Civil War
- Bout Changes 'n Things Take 2 [Import]
- Broken Together-Christian Oriented Recovery Songs For Adult Children Of Alcoholics, emotional incest survivors, sexual abuse & domestic violence awareness + 2 Holiday Music songs
- Canada O Canada
- Channel Five [Import]
- Chickee's on the Run
- Christmas at Southern White Old Lady Hospital
- Crossing
- El Camino Blues
