Genuine

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Together nearly a decade, this Austin quartet is renowned for fusing energy with a near-fanatical devotion to Buck Owens's classic Bakersfield sound. While that worthy model had on past albums resulted in a surfeit of slavishly imitative tunes, Genuine marks a decided move forward. Buck-isms are still abundant, the continuing devotion reflected by their Tele-twang instrumental sound, Tony Villanueva's and Brian Hofeldt's vocals, a Bucked-up version of Jim Lauderdale's "The Way to My Heart," and a revival of the swirling Buckaroo instrumental "The Happy-Go-Lucky Guitar." But with longtime Randy Travis producer Kyle Lehning in charge, the band is beginning to reveal other facets clearly inspired by mid-'60s rock--even Buck himself loved the early Beatles. The stylistic changes are most apparent on the pulsating original "Scratch My Itch" and on "Whole Other World," a quintessential lament of the lonely, city-weary country boy. And closing with the acoustic bluegrass gospel of "The Wheel" is a positively inspired choice. Though "Love Me Some Elvis" is a banal tribute unworthy of their time, the rest is near perfection. --Rich Kienzle

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Average customer rating: Ride WONDERFUL Genuinely Great Great Debut by Stacie!! Very Good!!!!!!!

Genuine Stacie Orrico Manufacturer: Forefront ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Stacie Orrico Christmas Wish Life Live for You Kaleidoscope ASIN: B00004WIR6 Release Date: 2000-08-29

Tracks:

1. Ride
2. Don't Look At Me
3. 0.0 Baby
4. Without Love
5. Stay True
6. Kum-Ba-Ya - Interlude
7. Genuine
8. With A Little Faith
9. My Name - Interlude
10. So Pray
11. Holdin' On
12. Restore My Soul
13. Confidant
14. Everything
15. Replay - Interlude
16. Dear Friend

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At the tender age of 14, Stacie Orrico is poised to become an influential voice of her generation; her debut release Genuine not only unveils a dazzling voice, but it radiates her generation's slick, urban pop cool. Discovered at a Christian artist seminar in 1998, Stacie was signed to Forefront Records at age 12 and has been working with industry heads, fashioning a career since. The songs on this project speak honestly and practically to Stacie's peer group about issues of Christian living, and its urban flair fits right into the mix of mainstream radio. Competing side by side with the likes of Britney Spears, Stacie's first single, the groove-heavy "Don't Look at Me," points to Christ as the only true example of perfection and virtue. This infusion of God's truth into today's urban pop brings a refreshing perspective. --Israel Button

Customer Reviews:

Ride.......2007-07-09

This is the best album I own. I am stacie orrico's #1 fan! I first heard her genuine album, when i was 12, we're both the same age. I didnt know who she was when i bought it I just saw the beautiful cover and was curious as to what her album sounded like. I purchased it and fell in love with her voice. This is how I rate the songs out of 10:

Ride 10/10 lots of r&b flavor (timbaland/aaliyah sound)
Dont look at me 7/10 a bit of rock/pop (brittney spears type of sound)
O.O. Baby 10/10 (my fav song) very r$b/hip hop
Without Love 7/10 pop
Stay True 8/10 very sassy..pop
Interlude --very cute
Genuine 9/10...r&b/pop great message
With a little faith 7/10
Confidant 9/10 jazzy
So Pray 9/10 cute and r&b/gospel vibe
Everything 10/10 great message...soulful
Dear Friend 8/10 great message

This album will be worth every cent you pay for it...better than anything she's ever done...pure talent and she was so young!

WONDERFUL.......2007-03-23

I Love this CD. She is a great witness and all of her songs a great.
Ride(9/10)very catchy
Don't look at me(15/10)I love this song. It is definitely one of my favroites.
O.O Baby(7/10)a little hard to understand but still good.
Without Love(10/10)A song with a great tune and a great message.
Stay True(20/10)my favroite Stacie Orrico song (you have to hear it to understand, but trust me its great)
Genuine(10/10)A song that is genuinely great. A really great sound.
With a little Faith(9/10)A good message and it's fun.
So Pray(10/10)a great message. It is bold but she does a great job with it. I LOVE it.
Holdin' On(9/10)really fun words and a great message!
Restore my Soul(8/10)a lot like Holdin' On. Not as up-beat
Confidant(10/10) I Love the tune and words.
Everthing(6/10)Sweet but not very catchy.
Dear Friend(13/10)A song that came from her heart and she wrote it her self which I really admire.

Genuinely Great.......2007-01-20

When Stacie Orrico entered my musical palette, I was forever changed. At last, here was a fresh, young singer with an amazing voice and a musical sound that was exactly what I wanted to hear. Although my tastes have dramatically changed over the years, Orrico's debut album of silky-smooth R&B grooves and pop anthems that rivals the best teen pop of the day continues to make its way to my CD player from time to time.

The first impact Orrico makes is her voice. It is amazingly strong and assured for a then 14-year old, with a bold, gospel-like vibrato that fits well with the soulful production. Songs like "Ride" and "With A Little Faith" are cookout-friendly jams, while "So Pray" and "Genuine," are certain to induce feet-tapping from the most fickle of listeners. Coupled with clean, spiritual lyrics that are parent-approved, Stacie Orrico's "Genuine" is a must-have.

Great Debut by Stacie!!.......2006-06-22

(3.9/5.0)
MUST LISTEN
-Don't Look At Me, Stay True, Confidant

1. Ride - (6.5/10)
2. Don't Look At Me - (10/10)
3. 0.0 Baby - (7/10)
4. Without Love -(8/10)
5. Stay True - (9/10)
7. Genuine (6/10)
8. With A Little Faith - (7.5/10)
10. So Pray - (6/10)
11. Holdin' On - (8/10)
12. Restore My Soul - (8/10)
13. Confidant - (9/10)
14. Everything - (6/10)
16. Dear Friend - (6/10)

Very Good!!!!!!!.......2006-03-16

I got this cd on sale, and I love it! It's very good!

Ride- 5/5 Very good song! I love it!
Don't look at me- 10/5 MY FAV ON THE WHOLE CD!!!! Great song!
0.0 Baby- 4.5/5 This song is really good!
Without Love- 5/5 Love it!
Stay True- 6/5 I love this song!!!!!!!
Genuine- 5/5 Good song!
With a Little Faith- 5/5 This is another good song!!!
So Pray- 4/5 Good!
Holdin' On- 4/5
Restore my Soul- 4/5
Confidant- 5/5
Everything- 5/5 Good song!
Dear Friend- 4/5

Overall I love this CD!!!!!!!!! The interludes are creepy, but other than that, I love it!!!!!!

Average customer rating: This CD Rocks! great xmas music Saved! Genuine houserocken christmas cd the blues and nothing but the blues!

Genuine Houserockin Christmas Various Artists Manufacturer: Alligator Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Delta Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Zydeco | Cajun & Zydeco | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Cajun & Creole | Cajun & Zydeco | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Piano | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Alligator Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: The Alligator Records Christmas Collection Blue Yule: Christmas Blues and R&B Classics Cool Christmas Blues Rhino: Swingin Christmas Christmas Gumbo ASIN: B0000AYLJB Release Date: 2003-09-16

Tracks:

1. Have You Heard The News? - Koko Taylor
2. Christmas Train - Carey Bell
3. Christmas Snow - Michael Burks
4. Christmas Time - Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
5. Stay A Little Longer, Santa - Shemekia Copeland
6. Back Door Santa - The Holmes Brothers
7. Christmas Party - W.C. Clark
8. Zydeco Christmas - C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
9. Christmas Day Blues - Cephas & Wiggins
10. Christmas Fais Do Do - Marcia Ball
11. Santa Claus, Do You Ever Get The Blues? - Roomful Of Blues
12. Really Beed Good This Year - Saffire
13. All I Want For Christmas (Is To Be With You) - Lonnie Brooks
14. A Bluesman's Christmas - Coco Montoya
15. It's Christmas Time Again (Spend, Spend, Spend) - Little Charlie & The Nightcats
16. Fattening Up The Turkey - Dave Hole

Customer Reviews:

This CD Rocks!.......2007-01-20

I got this CD for my husband who is a Blues lover. He loves it and we rocked to it all through Christmas. I highly recommend this!

great xmas music.......2007-01-11

not being a fan of traditional xmas music, i really enjoyed this one. i brought it to work, and many of my coworkers felt the same

Saved!.......2006-12-06

Thank you Alligator artists for saving me from a holiday doomed to Bing & Dino yawns! I could listen to this everyday of the year.

Genuine houserocken christmas cd.......2006-01-15

this cd was given as a gift and it was a big hit!

the blues and nothing but the blues!.......2003-12-06

If you like the blues, look at this lineup of artists. There are no bad songs on this 59 minute CD. "Genuine Houserockin' Christmas" is one of the best CD's I've heard for a long time. It's worth more than 5 stars, that's for sure. I know I'll play this one year around. Koko Taylor is awesome. For Zydeco fans, there is even "Zydeco Christmas". Lonnie Brooks is fantastic. I think my favorite is "A Bluesman's Christmas", a song about a bluesman who is on the road and can't be home. I would say a couple songs are not what you'd play for your fiance's parents when they came to visit. Great party music.

Did you ever had the experience of buying a CD by your favorite artist and find out that they've switched their style to a traditional Christmas style? These artists are playing the kind of music they play best... THE BLUES!

Average customer rating: The Nut Man's winter soundtrack Too traditional

Genuine Chestnut Cyrus Chestnut Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Cyrus Chestnut Gold Sounds Soul Food Dark Before the Dawn Revelation ASIN: B000E6EHPO Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

1. The Brown Soldier
2. El Numero Tres
3. If
4. Ellen's Song
5. Mason Dixon Line
6. Baby Girl's Strut
7. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
8. Eyes On The Prize
9. Through The Valley
10. I'm Walkin'
11. Lord, I Give Myself To You

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Born in 1963, Cyrus Chestnut has become for his generation what Oscar Peterson was for his: the crowd-pleasing-est of mainstream pianists. Like the mighty Oscar, though with less superhuman speed, the genial Cyrus possesses consummate technical facility, swings hard, is most comfortable in a trio, enjoys the presence of a guitarist and in his mission to entertain sometimes plays play down to the audience. "Genuine Chestnut," Chestnut's first Telarc album, does boast an easy-listening treatment (as if there can be any other kind) of the old Bread ballad, "If." And, keyed to a gentle, subtly shifting reading of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," the performance is unusually restrained. A timely treatment of Fats Domino's "I'm Walkin,'" one of three cuts featuring the excellent guitarist Russell Malone, is surprisingly bereft of New Orleans style. But with its soulful thrusts, balletic flourishes, and unabashedly warm-spirited playing, the music grows on you. Backed by bassist Michael Hawkins and drummer Neal Smith (and, most of the time, percussionist Steve Kroon), Chestnut crafts original tunes that deal in gospel, funk, and blues without ever calling attention to the cards they're holding. --Lloyd Sachs

Customer Reviews:

The Nut Man's winter soundtrack.......2006-06-27

A mostly mellow outing, Genuine Chestnut nonetheless captures the many moods of this versatile pianist. Drawing from the wellsprings of jazz, gospel, classical, pop and soul, the Baltimore native displays impeccable taste even as he funkifies himself on "Baby Girl's Strut," swings on the straightahead opener "The Brown Soldier" or races through "Mason Dixon Line." Guest guitarist Russell Malone augments the basic trio at times, taking the lead on a beautiful rendition of the old Bread ballad, "If," and a subtle stroll through Fats Domino's "I'm Walkin." But this is really Chestnut's show, and he places a premium on precision and feeling. His originals are never over the top, but are consistently tuneful, light and approachable. His solos are explosive but contained on the upbeat numbers, spacious and lyrical on the slower pieces. This is not groundbreaking stuff, just the sound of acoustic jazz present as good as it gets. --Jim Newsom

Originally published in Port Folio Weekly - February 28, 2006

Copyright 2006 Port Folio Weekly. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

Too traditional.......2006-04-26

Roly-poly Cyrus Chestnut has played with Christian McBride and Terrence Blanchard, and he took some creative chances with James Carter while playing keys on Gold Sounds, an album of jazzy Pavement covers. But *Genuine Chestnut* represents a return to the Nut Man's more hidebound roots. A ballad with bossa nova flourishes, "Ellen's Song" - written for Chestnut's wife - is one highlight, and in "Little Girl's Strut," listeners can visualize Chestnut's daughter Jazzmin swaying to the congas. "Mason-Dixon Line," with its upbeat stride runs, recalls Art Tatum - and it's the only time here that Chestnut is joined solely by his two sidemen, drummer Neal Smith and bassist Michael Hawkins (whose solo shines on Fats Domino's "I'm Walkin'"). But "Eyes on the Prize" and "Through the Valley" over-emphasize Steven Kroon's special percussion effects, and neither track develops its ideas' potential. Less adventurous than works by trio leaders like Brad Mehldau or even Bill Charlap, *Genuine Chestnut* is still recommended for fans of gospel- and Latin-inflected piano jazz.

Average customer rating: This collection is so essential

Genuine Houserockin' Music II Various Artists Manufacturer: Alligator Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Alligator Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Texas Blues | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Chicago Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Chicago Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Texas Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Texas Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Genuine Houserockin' Music IV Genuine Houserockin' Music V Genuine Houserockin' Music (Vol. 1) Genuine Houserockin' Music III The Alligator Records 25th Anniversary Collection ASIN: B0000009WQ Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. I Ain't Drunk - Albert Collins
2. The Sweet Sound Of Rhythm And Blues - Big Twist And The Mellow Fellows
3. I'd Rather Go Blind - Koko Taylor
4. Pride And Joy - Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials
5. T.V. Crazy - Little Charlie And The Nightcats
6. Corner Of The Blanket - Donald Kinsey And The Kinsey Report
7. Mojo Boogie - Johnny Winter
8. Boomerang - Lonnie Brooks
9. Tough On Me, Tough On You - Lonnie Mack
10. Part Time Love - James Cotton And His Big Band
11. The Chokin' Kind - Roy Buchanan With Delbert Mc Clinton
12. Pressure Cooker - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
13. It's My Fault, Darling - Professor Longhair
14. She's Out There Somewhere - Buddy Guy
15. Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On - Professor's Blues Review With Gloria Hardiman
16. The Dream - Robert Cray And Albert Collins

Customer Reviews:

This collection is so essential.......2005-05-01

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Genuine Houserockin' Music II
Alligator ALCD 102

There are five Genuine Houserockin' samplers, and each is worth owning. This one, from 1987, lasts 67-minutes, and contains four additional tracks over its cassette edition. The 16 songs were originally released between 1980 and 1987. There are no previously un-released cuts. Only five of these treasured artists remain Alligator's current roster.

With wicked finger pickin' and pluckin', Albert Collins lays down a signature tune that features a Texas shuffle. Big Twist's deep, assertive voice and the Mellow Fellows' dangerous horns create a soulful party. "I'd Rather Go Blind" is still regularly performed by Koko Taylor. On this absolutely brilliant version, her throaty vocals roar. Slide master, Lil' Ed, is better when experienced in concert. On "Pride and Joy", his antics get distorted. Little Charlie and The Nightcats have just released their ninth Alligator record. Their West Coast style blues feature Rick Estrin's classic harp and Charlie Baty's fat-toned guitar. Back in '87, being "T.V. Crazy" was their greatest concern. Witty lyrics that refer to shows such as: Love Boat and Dallas, give away the song's era. Prior to Mavis Staples, Johnny Winter was Alligator's greatest international superstar. He uses his slide guitar like an axe grinder on "Mojo Boogie". Lonnie Brooks combines many styles into his bayou music. His friendly, yet intimidating, vocals have a voodoo presence, while his guitar emits more passion than multiple rock guitarists combined. Thanks to Michael Coleman, "Part Time Love" is from the funkiest era of James Cotton's long-standing career. Long before Joss Stone butchered "The Chokin' Kind", two of America's roadhouse kingpins (Roy Buchanan and Delbert McClinton) created the definitive version. New Orleans piano master, Professor Longhair, creates a party out of personal disaster. "The Dream" is taking from Showdown. It was recently chosen, by GuitarOne Magazine, among the Top 200 greatest guitar recordings of all time. Lonnie Mack performs a soft rock ballad which is now a classic. However, the music's pace didn't have to be reduced in order to be meaningful and heartfelt. In fact, almost all the disc's songs possess these qualities which will move you as a listener. This is why this collection is so essential.

As with the other Genuine Houserockin' Music collections, this CD is an advertisement for the label. The main goal is to get you hooked on them and their artists. Detailed liner notes contain biographies on all featured artists. The downside is there are no songwriter credits or studio musicians listed. You'll experience all types of blues on this vibrant sampler. Best of all, the music genuinely is the blues, or a very closely related cousin. How is a sampler CD worthy of a perfect score? The answer is simple, and it is based entirely on quality and value.

--- Tim Holek

Average customer rating: Genuine is great. Working my way back, not good Great package but a bit over produced Two Respectable Albums on One CD Happy this is in print

Working My Way Back to You/The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette The Four Seasons Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Half and Half/Helicon Folk Nanny/Born to Wander Streetfighter/Hope + Glory The 4 Seasons Entertain You/Live on Stage with the 4 Seasons Reunited: Live with Frankie Valli ASIN: B000K2V6ME Release Date: 2007-01-09

Tracks:

1. Working My Way Back to You
2. Pity
3. I Woke Up
4. Living Just for You
5. Beggars Parade
6. One Clown Cried
7. Can't Get Enough of You Baby
8. Sundown
9. Too Many Memories
10. Show Girl
11. Comin' Up in the World
12. Everybody Knows My Name

Tracks:

1. American Crucifixion Resurrection
2. Mrs. Statley's Garden
3. Look Up Look Over
4. Something's on Her Mind
5. Saturday's Father
6. Wall Street Village Day
7. Genuine Imitation Life
8. Idaho
9. Wonder What You'll Be
10. Soul of a Woman

Album Description

This terrific twofer pairs one of the 4 Seasons' best albums with the album that was definitely their most ambitious! The 1966 Philips release Working My Way Back to You takes its title from the monster hit that leads the album off, and hit #50 on the charts, while 1969's Genuine Imitation Life Gazette was the group's psychedelic answer to Sgt. Pepper and Pet Sounds, with a big contribution from NYC singer-songwriter Jake Holmes, most famous for penning the Led Zep anthem "Dazed and Confused".

Customer Reviews:

Genuine is great. Working my way back, not good.......2007-07-05

Would never have bought the working my way back part of the cd, except it is bundled together with "Genuine".

Genuine Imitation Life Gazette is still worth it. One of the best "parodies" around, with some interesting music.

Great package but a bit over produced.......2007-05-26

I have been a Four Seasons fan for YEARS, but have never had the opportunity to hear the complete Genuine Imitation Life Gazette. It was hyped up to be the Seasons version of Pet Sounds (Beach Boys) and Sgt. Pepper (Beatles). I think it was this hype that heightened my expectations, and even though some songs are good, it doesn't quite live up to those expectations. Don't get me wrong; the album is filled with lavish productions and melodies, but it seems to be all over the place. Kind of like an over-production.

That is basically my only critisism of this item. Being the Four Seasons, and being the re-release of one of their greatest hyped-album (along with the fantastic Working My Way Back To You), this is an easily earned 4-star package.

Two Respectable Albums on One CD.......2007-04-28

I bought this because I was aware of the The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette for years. It flopped. It was their ambitious attempt at psychedelia. This is what Lillian Roxon said about it in her Rock Encyclopedia..."They have recently released a "modern album" complete with protest, symbolic lyricism, and complex arrangement and orchestration. It was not well received." Does that make it a bad album? No, it's excellent. Yes, they were channelling the Beach Boys on much of the album and Mrs. Stately's Garden is not my favorite track. However, it is still excellent. Mostly, the album is about a marriage that falls apart, child visitation etc., probably things Frankie Valli was going through. It is a great mix. If you can find this CD with the bonus tracks (like the heavily psychedelic Electric Stories) buy that one instead. It was only out on CD briefly. Also, the liner notes are excellent, and John Lennon told Bob Gaudio that he loved The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette. IMHO that's a good recommendation. The other CD in this two-fer is Working My Way Back to you. It's very good. These are two cd's that you need to learn, you can't just listen to it once and love it - they have to be listened to repeatedly, but your effort will be rewarded. I am glad I bought this CD.

Happy this is in print.......2007-01-20

Working my way back to you is worth every penny you pay for this package. The "gazette" was not one one for me, despite owning the LP. I'm a big fan of the 4 seasons. Have close to 20 of their LP's. Saw them in concert.
I'm glad working my way back to you became available.

Average customer rating: Modest Opinion Raymond Watts' worst since Praise The Lard It's a good thing they brought it to the U.S.! piggy Raymond Watts-An industrial god

Genuine American Monster Pig Manufacturer: Metropolis Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt Industrial | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Wrecked Praise the Lard The Swining/Red Raw and Sore Sinsation Je M'Aime ASIN: B00006J9PW Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

1. Prayer Praise & Profit
2. Riot Religion & Righteousness
3. Salambo
4. Whore
5. Flesh Fest
6. Black Brothel
7. Disrupt Degrade & Devastate
8. F.O.M.
9. A Fete Much Worse Than Death
10. Cry Baby
11. Inside
12. Saved Locust Remix

Album Description

Pig is Raymond Watts of KMFDM and Genuine American Monster is an industrial-rock opus that no fan of Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Korn, Fear Factory, or Static-X should be without. Featuring a US only bonus track, 'Saved' (Locust Remix), Pig's Genuine American Monster will build you up, tear you down and split you out. Metropolis. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Modest Opinion.......2005-10-22

This was the first pig cd that I bought. Overall I am very happy with it. The biggest dissapointment were the lyrics and instrumentals. The lyrics just seem unintelligent and rushed.

1. Prayer Praise & Profit
This is a nice catchy tune. Th lyrics are of course lame. It starts off with a cool orchestral intro. Then a drum beat kicks in. The whole song is basically this drum beat with some electronics in the background. Very cool song. 7/10
2. Riot Religion & Righteousness
Just by looking at the title of the song you can tell his lyrics are pretty bad. It is a techno song with some guitar. The song is Raymond basically saying something very repetitive in a robotic voice. The music in the song is very good though, and the robotic voice adds a lot to it. 7/10
3. Salambo
Easily one the best songs on the cd. Has a cool mambo theme throughout the song. 8/10
4. Whore
Slow song, mundane lyrics, repetitive music.
4/10
5. Flesh Fest
Another very good song. I love raymonds singing in this song.
8/10
6. Black Brothel
Lame instrumental
1/10
7. Disrupt Degrade & Devastate
Very good blend of rock and techno. Has a nice chorus with a female.
7/10
8. F.O.M.
Mixes between fast metal and slow techno. Interesting is a word for it.
6/10
9. A Fete Worse Than Death
I had no idea what a fete was so I looked it up. It's a party. I don't like the title or lyrics. The music is very cool and it's my favorite song on the cd.
8/10
10. Cry Baby
Very unique tune of a woman speaking in japanese. Not a whole lot of "music" though.
4/10
11. Inside
THIS IS THE LONGEST AND WORSE INSTRUMENTAL EVER CREATED
14 MINUTES!
0/10
12. Saved Remix
Very cool remix of saved.

Raymond Watts' worst since Praise The Lard.......2005-07-26

I don't know how people can say that this is a great record with songs like Salambo, Whore, and Flesh Fest...they suck...BAD! I loved Sinsation and Wrecked, but this album carries the same forced, cheesy feel that made The Swining and Praise the Lard stinkers. The bad instrumentals(black brothel), the even worse spanish-influenced songs(Salambo), and the mediocre songs(Flesh Fest). There is no way this is his best work, and you're crazy if you think it is. If you like the awesome heavy industrial feel of Sinsation and Wrecked, then I recommend you get his latest album called Pigmartyr released under the band name WATTS...It's the same guitar-driven industrial, but the songs are the best things he has made...totally recommended. You should check out the KMFDM albums NAIVE, ATTAK, and WWIII. They have Raymond Watts' doing what he does best on songs like Blackball, Flesh, and Preach/Pervert....Those songs are some of his best...seriously. Of course this is all my opinion, but I recommend skipping Genuine American Monster, as well as Praise The Lard and The Swining.

It's a good thing they brought it to the U.S.!.......2005-02-05

This was first released in Japan, so it wasn't sure whether they were going to release it in the U.S. or not. It's a good thing they did, because this is one of Pig's more solid efforts. Plus, they added an extra track to the U.S. edition. This is the epitome of techno rock, with Guenter Schulz from KMFDM and Slick Idiot adding some assistance.

1. Prayer, Praise, and Profit - 10/10 - The best opening for any song EVER, a masterful orchestrated opening builds up to a heavy guitar rift. The chorus is simply fantastic. Put simply, this song is SWEET.
2. Riot, Religion, and Righteousness - 10/10 - An electronic song with some guitars. Raymond Watts sings in a robotic voice, except during the chorus, which is the best chorus ever made for a song. If you can't understand the lyrics, go to www.raymondwatts.com and find them out. You don't want to miss out on them.
3. Salambo - 9/10 - Bordering on Tango, this industrial Mariachi mix might turn hardcore Industrial fans from listening to it, but it's quite a treat. You'll be in a for a pleasant surprise.
4. Whore - 9/10 - Basically, the lyrics are just a lot of Pig's songs/album titles thrown together. The music is very slow and low-key, but it builds up to a rocking electronic chorus.
5. Flesh Fest - 10/10 - Mainly a rock song, but with some Jazz elements, and a Tango-like keyboard near the end. Watch out of the lyrics, some of them are quite offensive.
6. Black Brothel - 9/10 - A really short instrumental, somewhat of a rehash of Transceration from Sinsation, with some piano added in.
7. Disrupt, Degrade, and Devastate - 10/10 - Probably the most famous song off here, this had its own single. With lyrics attacking religion, awesome guitars, and skillfully placed electronic work, you can't go wrong.
8. F.O.M. - 10/10 - Just so you know, the guitar is SUPPOSED TO SKIP in the beginning. There's nothing wrong with your CD player. Anyway, most of the music is very quiet techno, but the chorus has some of the best heavy guitar on the album. Like most of the songs on this album, the chorus is amazing.
9. A Fete Worse Than Death - 9/10 - This and Salambo are the catchiest songs on the album. The cool thing about this song is that samples from a movie are used, and they actually don't sound out of sync with the chorus. This has the best electronic and guitar work on the album. The only reason it doesn't get a perfect 10 is because Raymond Watts doesn't sing the chorus. Also, a female singer gets a solo near the end of the song, and her singing is terrible. She sounds like a horrible knock-off of Patti LaBelle.
10. Cry Baby - 2/10 - It has good percussion near the beginning, but that's the only good point about this song. The vocals are done by Raymond Watts, they're spoken word vocals done by some random guy talking in Spanish. The song is very creepy, don't play this with the lights out.
11. Inside - 9/10 - A very long instrumental, it also has a New Age feel to it like Transceration from Sinsation or Watt from A Stroll in the Pork. It also has some jungle-like drums near the end. The only downside is that it's too long, clocking in at over 10 minutes.
12. Saved (Locust Remix) - 10/10 - A remix of Save Me from Wrecked, this is the U.S.-only bonus track, although it's also on Prime Evil. It's just as good as the original, although the vocals are distorted, they sound cool that way. The vocals are also chopped up and re-sequenced to actually create a rhythm. The main lyrics and chorus are still sung normally, though.

OVERALL SCORE: 8.9/10
CONCLUSION: Sadly, this is Pig's last album. Raymond Watts is now in a band called Watts. However, this is fairly recent, and won't go out of print anytime soon (hopefully). Still, you should get a copy to add to your collection.

piggy.......2004-04-02

best industrial album in this world
a little different for pig some songs have an almost dark teckno thing to them it is not like kmfdm and it is not like pigs early stuff ie the swinning, sin ses salvation
still hard evil dark and creepy but in a different way
best songs
whore
flesh fest
FOm is the hardest son on the album

Raymond Watts-An industrial god.......2004-03-17

Simply another masterpiece from the very talented Raymond Watts-Lord of Lard. This CD is one of my personal favorites. Prayer,Praise and Profit is a glorious start to this CD with Riot,Religion,and Righteousness following behind. Salambo is hard to grow on,but it is a great song otherwise. Whore would have to be my favorite on this CD-slow but very powerful.I recommend this CD to any KMFDM fan who has heard from Raymond about PIG and would like to see how great PIG is. Don't forget to pick up Sinsation!

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Tracks:

1. Don't Put Your Hands On Me - Koko Taylor
2. I Wish You Would - Bully Boy Arnold
3. Stealin' Watermelons - Elvin Bishop
4. I'm Bad - Katie Webster
5. My Next Ex-Wife - Little Charlie And The Nightcats
6. Paint My Mailbox Blue - Johnny Heartsman
7. Don't Treat Your Man Like A Dog - Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women
8. Stop Time - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
9. Highwayman - Tinsley Ellis
10. Pawnshop Bound - William Clarke
11. Older Woman - Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials
12. While You're Down There - Bob Margolin
13. Right Train, Wrong Track - Kenny Neal
14. Watching Your Watch - Maurice John Vaughn
15. Feast Or Famine - Lonnie Brooks
16. Hear Me Talkin' - Charlie Musselwhite
17. Bad Axe - Son Seals

Average customer rating: Yesterday's blues Great Blues Music!

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Tracks:

1. Sound The Bell - Johnny Winter
2. Come To Mama - Koko Taylor
3. Satisfy Suzie - Lonnie Mack
4. Blackjack - Albert Collins
5. Goin' Home - Son Seals
6. Don't Take Advantage Of Me - Lonnie Brooks
7. Short Fuse - Roy Buchanan
8. Laundry man - Fenton Robinson
9. You Don't Know What Love Is - Jimmy Johnson
10. Ain't Doin' Too bad - James Cotton
11. Don't Blame Me - Hound Dog Taylor And The Houserockers

Customer Reviews:

Yesterday's blues.......2001-03-22

This album was once memorable. However, as time goes by its impact has diminished. It is a sampler from Alligator records to prompt sales of its artists. The best tracks are the Roy Buchanan track (may he rest in peace) and the Jimmy Johnson 'You don't know what love is'. Most of the other tracks no longer excite. However, the 'Hound Dog Taylor' tracks are always worthwhile, particularly if you know the history of Alligator which built itself on sales of hound dog.

Great Blues Music!.......2000-11-13

This disc has quite the variety of blues music. If you like blues or blues-rock, you will enjoy this CD. Johnny Winter's "Sound The Bell" and Lonnie Mack's "Satisfy Suzie" are 2 of the highlights. If you've never heard of Hound Dog Taylor, get ready for some "raw" blues with "Don't Blame Me". This is a great CD!

Average customer rating: Absolutely the best CD by Vell ever!!

Genuine Liqua Hits Vell Bakardy Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Universal Game: The Big Boom Theory ASIN: B000002MAC Release Date: 1996-01-16

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Drink Wit' Me
3. Playa Shit
4. Drunk Biches - AMG, Vell Bakardy
5. Fantasy (It's Reality)
6. Up in the Hood
7. Deep Shit
8. Forever
9. F.A.T.H.A.
10. Liqua Ndustry - AMG, Vell Bakardy
11. Daddy's Lil Angel
12. Typical Day
13. Little Kids (Who's the Man With the Master Plan?)
14. Life's So Hard
15. Came Up

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely the best CD by Vell ever!!.......2003-06-30

For being Vell Bakardy's first solo after years of rappin' with Tha Drunx it was and still is his best work ever. Buy this CD and find out how much Tech N9ne has really stolen from Vell!!

Average customer rating: Love this cd! A retro rare-groover? The Prince of the organic vibe is back, strong !!

Afro Strut Amp Fiddler Manufacturer: Genuine ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bold and Beautiful Waltz of a Ghetto Fly Choklate Sing (If You Want It) This Journey in ASIN: B000GLKMQK Release Date: 2006-09-04

Tracks:

1. Faith
2. If I Don't
3. Right Where You Are (Edit)
4. Find My Way
5. Empower (Afro Strut Skit)
6. I Need You
7. You Could Be Mine
8. Heaven (Afro Strut Skit)
9. Seven Mile
10. Funky Monday
11. Ridin
12. Hustle

Album Description

2006 release from R&B legend Joseph 'Amp' Fiddler, who has played on albums by Prince, the Brand New Heavies, Ramsey Lewis, George Clinton, P-Funk All-Stars, The Dramatics, Primal Scream, Was (Not Was) and Too Short amongst others and has an extensive list of credits that extends across a few decades.. Fiddler produces, sings and performs keyboard duties on this album, as he has for virtually every artist he has worked with! 11 tracks including 'Right Where You Are', 'I Need You', 'Faith' and more. Genuine.

Customer Reviews:

Love this cd!.......2007-04-28

This cd has a timeless feel to It. It reminds me of the old tunes I grew up listening to.I hear Marvin,Curtis,Prince,George and Sly's Influnce. I just got over to the cd and haven't pulled from my player yet.Love the tune 'heaven' and I hope that this guy has a long career. BUY THIS CD! YOU WON'T BE DISSAPOINTED!

A retro rare-groover?.......2007-03-11

For over a decade, Brit-rock has proclaimed its green credentials by recycling at least 50% of its material and repackaging it as if it were completely original.
By contrast, contemporary Afro-American music's sample culture fetishises reconditioned old licks and beats, while offering much more genuine novelty.
Joseph "Amp" Fiddler is the exception who proves the rule.
A Detroit veteran of George Clinton's p-funk unit, his second solo album, but for a cod-ragga toast on "I Need You", could well have teleported in from the mid-1970s.
Referencing Gil Scott-Heron in the jazz-funk meditation "Right Where You Are", August Darnell in the zoot-suited "If I Don't", Marvin Gaye in "Hustle", Sly Stone in the bone-dry click-track drums, p-funk in the rubber bass and synths, and Shuggie Otis in the spare, stoned melodiousness, Amp also boasts a fine, smoky singing voice and a way-cool pimp hat.
If Jamiroquai could concoct a hit career out of a lot less, why not this retro rare-groover?

The Prince of the organic vibe is back, strong !!.......2006-09-20

Amps second album is actually stronger than his debut (great as it is) the tracks laid here are for the serious organic soul fan "Faith" is a great funky foot stomper with a dirty low B-line. "Right where you are" and the strange but superb sounding "if i don't" are all dancerfloor grooves. The awesome track titled "hustle" has a very Curtis sounding string ladened back drop, But if you like your ballads there is one here for you titled "Heaven" ft Stephanie McKay on vocals plus guitarist bluey (incognito front man) whose laced the track just wonderful throughout, and there harmonies blend just perfectly together & i feel in a short period of time it could be one of my favorite tracks on the album. Many people don't really appreciate the impact this man has had and continues to have on todays music scene, for instance Jaydee learned his trade from Amp Fiddler, this guy executes that earthy sound to damn perfection, there ain't no stand out tracks so to speak bcuz it just runs effortlessly throughout the LP, but if you like the following arists Dwele, V, Eric Roberson, peven everett, omar etc.. you will love this album, so one word to you guy's .......... purchase !!!

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7. Hot Rod Guitar: The Danny Gatton Anthology
8. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
9. I Fell in Love
10. It's All About to Change

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