| 1. Libiamo Ne Lieti Calici |
| 2. E' Strano Follie Sempre Libera |
| 3. Addio Del Passato |
| 4. Vissi D'arte |
| 5. Eben? Ne Andro Lontana |
| 6. Tacea La Notte Placida |
| 7. In Quelle Trine Morbide |
| 8. La Mamma Morta |
| 9. Pacec Pace Mio Dio |
| 10. Si Mi Chiamano Mimi |
| 11. Donde Lieta Usci |
| 12. L'altra Notte In Fondo Al Mare |
| 13. Ritorna Vincitor |
| 14. O Patria Mia O Cieli Azzurri |
| 15. Un Bel Di' Vedremo |
| 16. Tu Tu Piccolo Iddio |
Editorial Reviews
Details TBA. Platinum Deluxed. 2005.
Deluxe,Renata Tebaldi,Platinum Deluxe,Italian,World Music
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Memory Almost Full [Deluxe Limited Edition]
Paul McCartney Manufacturer: Hear Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000PMLFRU Release Date: 2007-06-05 |
Tracks:
- Dance Tonight
- Ever Present Past
- See Your Sunshine
- Only Mama Knows
- You Tell Me
- Mr. Bellamy
- Gratitude
- Vintage Clothes
- That Was Me
- Feet In The Clouds
- House of Wax
- The End Of The End
- Nod Your Head
Tracks:
- In Private
- Why So Blue
- 222
- Paul talks about the music of Memory Almost Full
Amazon.com
"Many years from now" must have seemed like an understatement to 16-year-old Paul McCartney, wondering if he'd still be needed or fed at the age of 64. As it turned out, all doubt as to the latter had ceased by his 22nd birthday (though few could have predicted he'd end up washing down those meals with the liquid pride of Seattle). As to the former? Now that McCartney, as of the date of this album's release, has reached that mythic age, his greatest work is 40 years behind him, his solo peak over 30 years gone. Does the world need a new Paul McCartney album? The answer is yes, at least as much as it needs anything else that passes for music these days. With Memory Almost Full, Macca is back. No, it's not Ram or Band on the Run. It might not even be Flowers in the Dirt--in 1989, he had a full band, the support of Linda, and Elvis Costello as a collaborator. Here, he's on his own. Literally: on the majority of the tracks, everything but the strings is multi-instrumentalist Paul. But the surprise is that it's one of his freest, loosest affairs in years, sonically reminiscent of the Tug of War/Pipes of Peace era with nods to Abbey Road in the album-closing medley, McCartney's gravelly tones on "Gratitude," and 2007's version of "Her Majesty," the palate-cleansing "Nod Your Head." It's a surprise because of the album's inescapable sense of retrospection ("Ever Present Past," "Vintage Clothes," "That Was Me") and even a bit of weariness. The next-to-last song is "The End of the End," after all, in which McCartney tells us about what he'd like to happen "on the day that I die." (He wants "songs that were sung/to be hung out like blankets/that lovers have played on/and laid on while listening to songs that were sung," and will likely get his wish.) But it never gets overwhelming, for McCartney mostly resists his tendency to get plodding and maudlin. In fact, Memory Almost Full must be the most sanguine album made during the dissolution of a marriage since...well, ever. "What went out is coming back," he sings in "Vintage Clothes," and from the sound of things, that may not be just wishful thinking. What's past is prologue; if we're lucky, what to come may be McCartney's late renaissance. --Benjamin LukoffAlbum Description
The 13 new songs on Memory Almost Full are performed entirely by Paul McCartney (excluding strings) and produced by Grammy Award-winner David Kahne (The Strokes, Sublime, Bruce Springsteen and more). This beautifully-packaged, deluxe limited edition also comes with a 2nd disc that contains 3 unreleased bonus tracks and audio commentary by Paul McCartney describing the music, 6 foldout color postcard-sized photos, and full lyrics.
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Customer Reviews:
Good music, poorly engineered recording.......2007-07-18
I agree with the reviewer who was critical of the recording. One of the worst examples is "Only Mama Knows". Most of the song is pushed to the absolute limit of CD volume. There's no actual clipping indicated when the track is viewed on a good audio editing program, but it sounds like there was clipping at some stage of the recording/mixing process. The effect of this is distortion and almost no dynamic range. I suspect a remastered version of this album will be issued years from now, and the volume problem will be fixed. And, yes, I'll probably be foolish enough to buy it.
Time to retire and rest on your laurels.......2007-07-18
Sir Paul, you are 64 and I will still send you a valentine, if you stop writing trashy music. And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make. This one is sad.
It is time to retire and rest on your laurels.
Paul is still on top !.......2007-07-16
Excellent music !!!
Recommend to all.
Dreadful! Sad!.......2007-07-16
Memory may already be full..........2007-07-14
Take a listen to John Lennon's "Dear Yoko" and see what you think.
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The Wall (Deluxe Packaging Digitally Remastered)
Pink Floyd Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000006TRV Release Date: 2000-04-25 |
Tracks:
- In The Flesh?
- The Thin Ice
- Another Brick In The Wall, Part 1
- The Happiest Days Of Our Lives
- Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2
- Mother
- Goodbye Blue Sky
- Empty Spaces
- Young Lust
- One Of My Turns
- Don't Leave Me Now
- Another Brick In The Wall (Part III)
- Goodbye Cruel World
Tracks:
- Hey You
- Is There Anybody Out There?
- Nobody Home
- Vera
- Bring the Boys Back Home
- Comfortably Numb
- The Show Must Go On
- In The Flesh
- Run Like Hell
- Waiting For The Worms
- Stop
- The Trial
- Outside The Wall
Amazon.com Essential Recording
The Wall is less a collection of songs than a single work, which is sometimes frustrating; the plot lacks enough coherence to hold the snippets of music together. However, there are occasional flashes of brilliance on what ranks as Pink Floyd's most ambitious project. Most of these come from the fully developed songs, which have become classics in their own right. "Hey You," "Mother," and especially "Comfortably Numb" are subtle, incredible pieces of music. Though complex, they move at a relaxed pace, allowing the listener to absorb them slowly; this kind of pacing was something Pink Floyd excelled at. Also worth noting is the "Another Brick in the Wall/The Happiest Days of Our Lives" medley, which has become a staple of rock radio. --Genevieve WilliamsCustomer Reviews:
The Wall ,,,,,,Nuf Said.......2007-07-15
Waters dominated effort hurtling toward a dark and dreary place.......2007-07-12
That being said, there are enjoyable musical moments on this work. As others have noted, The Wall, is colored to a much greater extent by the personality of Roger as his works became lyrically denser at the expense of the fine instrumental passages of the earlier works. There are also songs that you simply want to skip (thank goodness for CDs). Some songs, such as "Comfortably Numb", have personally become more meaningful due to circumstances occuring in my life (my dad was in a coma). So, I wouldn't dismiss the entire work as rubbish...just be prepared for a Pink Floyd on steriods/cocaine (seems the Lysergic had declined in popularity).
Great Album.......2007-07-11
The Wall.......2007-07-09
Essential recording.......2007-07-02
As Amazon, I agree, this is an essential cd. A must have.
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Back in Black (Deluxe Digipak)
AC/DC Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000089RV6 Release Date: 2003-02-18 |
Tracks:
- Hells Bells
- Shoot To Thrill
- What Do You Do For Money Honey
- Givin The Dog A Bone
- Let Me Put My Love Into You
- Back In Black
- You Shook Me All Night Long
- Have A Drink On Me
- Shake A Leg
- Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution
Amazon.com essential recording
Most critics complain Back in Black, the album AC/DC recorded after the death of their original lead screamer Bon Scott, is ridiculously juvenile, obvious, snickering, bludgeoning, derivative, single-minded about sex and booze, a big cartoon. All true, of course, and--on rock 'n' ragers like "What Do You Do For Money Honey," "You Shook Me All Night Long," and the title track--all great. As Scott's replacement Brian Johnson reminds us, loud and crunchy, no-holds-barred "rock and roll ain't noise pollution...it makes good, good sense." Never trust anyone who refuses to drink domestic beer, laugh at the Three Stooges, or crank Back in Black. --David CantwellAlbum Description
AC/DC's 1980 album digitally remastered and reissued in a special digipak plus a 16 page full color booklet containing all original album art, many unpublished photos, classic memorabilia and new 2003 liner notes. Epic.Customer Reviews:
Dollars and (common) cents........2007-07-20
This CD is perfectly priced. 10 great songs for $10. If you don't already own the CD, the popular songs you'll know are Hells Bells, Back In Black and You Shook Me All Night Long. If you like them, then the rest of the songs on this CD won't take long to grow on you. Especially, Let Me Put My Love Into You. I promise that this CD will not disappoint.
This is one of my three favorite Hard Rock/Heavy Metal albums from the early 1980's. The other two are Judas Priest's "Screaming For Vengeance" and Def Leppard's "Pyromania".
Hope this helps.
Darium
Simply put, THIS is rock and roll!.......2007-07-11
From the guitar crunch of the Young brothers, from Malcolm's rock-solid rhythm playing to Angus's legendary riffs, licks and solos, this no doubt qualifies as a great guitar album. Then comes in the rhythm section of Cliff Williams on bass and Phil Rudd on drums, and while Phil Rudd may not have the same chops as John Bonham, Phil still makes his drums sound larger than life, which makes for a great cornerstone of the AC/DC groove. And then...Brian Johnson. Who would have thought after such a great lead singer as Bon Scott passed away, Brian Johnson would be able to fill in his role, and fill it in greatly, as well. His voice may take some getting used to, but he definitely sounds best on this album.
In addition, the remastering is excellent. The volume is up and there's no static or unneccesary noise that ruins the sound. After all, there's nothing as disappointing as hearing a great song like it was recorded a mile away! Anyway, this album is just flat-out excellent for those who dig such a sound. Ten songs at a little over forty minutes, and a cross between a hard-rock crunch and an old-school groove for each song, AC/DC did just about everything they could right on this album.
As a summary, this album will make you forget your problems, imagine these guys on stage at night in a big, sold-out arena, playing these rockers loudly and proudly, and, of course, prove to be a testament of time and rock and roll. And remember, take no pressure from the critics. Be your own person! Rock out and feel good about it! And remember, "rock and roll ain't noise pollution...it just makes good, good sense!" Peace!
One of the best CDs ever...REMASTERED.......2007-06-27
The rebirth of AC/DC .......2007-05-16
It does'nt get much Better than this!!.......2007-05-11
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Traveling Wilburys (2CD/1DVD, Deluxe Edition)
The Traveling Wilburys Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000OYC1J0 Release Date: 2007-06-12 |
Tracks:
- Handle With Care
- Dirty World
- Rattled
- Last Night
- Not Alone Any More
- Congratulations
- Heading For The Light
- Margarita
- Tweeter And The Monkey Man
- End Of The Line
- Maxine (Bonus)
- Like A Ship (Bonus)
Tracks:
- She's My Baby
- Inside Out
- If You Belonged To Me
- The Devil's Been Busy
- 7 Deadly Sins
- Poor House
- Where Were You Last Night?
- Cool Dry Place
- New Blue Moon
- You Took My Breath Away
- Wilbury Twist
- Nobody's Child (Bonus)
- Runaway (Bonus)
Tracks:
- The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys [DVD]
- Music Videos
- Handle With Care [DVD]
- End of The Line [DVD]
- She's My Baby [DVD]
- Inside Out [DVD]
- Wilbury Twist (2007 Version) [DVD]
Amazon.com
The Traveling Wilburys were one of the few supergroups that lived up to their promise, because they didn't try to. Things started inauspiciously when George Harrison, needing a B-side for a 1988 single, called in friends Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison for assistance. Two albums later--the second without Orbison, who had passed away shortly after the first was released--the loose-knit collective had recorded material that was as durable, and occasionally eclipsed, the participants' legendary solo work. The Wilburys succeeded due to a genial and contagious camaraderie that permeates both discs. What could have been a train wreck of ego clashes instead resulted in a frothy meeting of the minds. These guys are having a blast, trading lead vocals and harmonies on energetic folk-rock, quirky rockabilly, and Beatlesque pop that shimmers with the respect and esteem the members clearly hold for each other. Harrison and Lynne's rather slick production polishes off edges that might better have been left unvarnished, but there's no denying the loosey-goosey craftsmanship at work in tunes such as "Handle with Care," "End of the Line," and a striking Orbison performance on "Not Alone Anymore" that ranks with any of his finest. Both albums were million-sellers, but oddly went out of print for about a decade until Rhino resurrected them, adding two rare tracks per disc as well as a DVD of music videos and a band documentary. The resulting package is a comprehensive overview of a once--well, twice--in-a-lifetime project that, especially after Harrison's passing, will never be repeated. --Hal HorowitzAlbum Description
Featuring classics like "Handle With Care," "End Of The Line," and "Heading For The Light," super-group Traveling Wilbury's Collection highlights all of the band's music and previously unreleased bonus tracks through this re-mastered double album. The DVD features behind the scenes footage of the band writing and recording, along with their 5 video clips. Limited edition Deluxe package includes 40-page booklet and other exclusive extras.Customer Reviews:
All stars to all-star band.......2007-07-18
Please do it again!
Roy, George, & Bob, YEAH, but WHY Petty & Lynne???.......2007-07-15
Quintesential Must Have.......2007-07-13
Finally, the Traveling Wilburys!.......2007-07-12
Travelling on.......2007-07-12
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A New Journey (Deluxe Package w/bonus tracks + Irish charm)
Celtic Woman Manufacturer: Manhattan Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000KQGX1Y Release Date: 2007-01-30 |
Tracks:
- The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun
- The Prayer
- Newgrange
- Over The Rainbow
- Granuaile's Dance
- The Blessing
- Dúlaman
- Beyond The Sea
- The Last Rose of Summer
- Caledonia
- Laschia Ch'io Pianga
- Carrickfergus
- Vivaldi's Rain
- The Voice
- carborough Fair
- o Ghile MearBonus Tracks:
- Sing Out!
- Shenandoah - The Pacific Slope (Live from Slane Castle)
- At The Céili (Live from Slane Castle)
- Spanish Lady (Live from Slane Castle)
Amazon.com
Second only to Riverdance as an international Irish showbiz phenomenon, previous installments of this Platinum-selling extravaganza have become beloved PBS standards. The original buxom quartet of female singers, Lisa, Maev, Orla, and Chloe, have duly been joined by Hayley and are, as usual, backed by a full symphony orchestra and choir, plus enough traditional instruments (the house fiddler, Mairead, is a powerhouse) to keep things legit. The material ranges from folkloric ("Dúlaman" is best known from Clannad's legendary rendering), to a standard from another Celtic nation ("Caledonia," Dougie McLean's love letter to his native Scotland), to classical lite (Handel's poignant "Laschia Ch'io Pianga"), to movie hits ("Somewhere Over The Rainbow" in a delicately lovely, a cappella, close-harmony treatment), to homegrown New Age (Enya's "Newgrange"). Most tracks are produced to turn, presented in the aural equivalent of Technicolor or day-glo, in which colors pop while diverging ever so slightly from nature. In short, although the album offers fresh material, it covers old ground -- but this is exactly what the act's target audience expects and desires. Fans of acoustic folk would likely find the prevailing aesthetic a touch garish, but fans of Sarah Brightman and Il Divo will be diverted and thrilled. The deluxe package offers four bonus tracks, three of them live, plus a silver claddagh charm. --Christina RodenCeltic Woman Photos
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celtic woman a new journey.......2007-07-16
celtic woman- a new journey.......2007-07-15
There are some great easy-listening songs, with an upbeat twist. These
ladies do a great job harmonizing.
5+stars!!!!.......2007-07-13
CD GREAT, SHIPPING NIGHTMARE.......2007-07-10
Expectations Well Met.......2007-07-09
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Dreamgirls: Music From The Motion Picture [2-CD Deluxe Edition]
Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Col/Urban Soundtrax ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000JLQQ2G Release Date: 2006-12-05 |
Tracks:
- I'm Lookin' For Something- Performed by Maxi Anderson, Charlene Carmon,
- Goin' Downtown-Performed by Durrell Babbs, Luke Boyd, Eric Dawkins,
- Takin' The Long Way Home-Performed by Michael Leon Wooley
- Move-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose
- Fake Your Way To The Top-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles,
- Big (Jazz Instrumental)
- Cadillac Car-Performed by Laura Bell Bundy, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé
- Steppin' To The Bad Side -Performed by Hinton Battle, Jamie Foxx,
- Love You I Do-Performed by Jennifer Hudson
- I Want You Baby -Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie
- Family- Performed by Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles,
- Dreamgirls -Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni
- Heavy-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose
- It's All Over-Performed by Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé
- And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going -Performed by Jennifer Hudson
Tracks:
- I'm Somebody-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal, Anika Noni Rose
- When I First Saw You-Performed by Jamie Foxx
- Patience-Performed by Eddie Murphy, Keith Robinson, Anika Noni Rose
- I Am Changing-Performed by Jennifer Hudson
- Perfect World-Performed by Steve Russell
- I Meant You No Harm/Jimmy's Rap-Performed by Eddie Murphy
- Lorrell Loves Jimmy/Family (Reprise)-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles,
- Step On Over-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal, Anika Noni Rose
- I Miss You Old Friend-Performed by Loretta Devine
- Effie, Sing My Song *-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Keith Robinson
- One Night Only-Performed by Jennifer Hudson
- One Night Only (Disco)-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal,
- Listen-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles
- Hard To Say Goodbye-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal, Anika
- Dreamgirls (Finale)-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles,
- Curtain Call
- Family (End Title)- Performed by Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé
- When I First Saw You (Duet)-Performed by Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles
- One Night Only (Dance Mix) *-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon
- And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going (Dance Mix) *-Performed by Jennifer
- Patience (Composer Demo) *-Performed by Henry Krieger* Bonus Tracks
Amazon.com
The big question about this soundtrack is: how's she doing? No, not Beyoncé, silly--how's Jennifer Hudson doing? And more specifically, how's she doing by "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"? To this reviewer's ears, she doesn't top the original Effie, Jennifer Holliday--or even Lillias White, from the 2001 Dreamgirls in Concert. On the other hand, Hudson isn't afraid to pullout all the stops, whipping herself up into a total diva frenzy as the song gets caught up in an unstoppable crescendo. As for Beyoncé, she adapts superbly to the 1960s- and 1970s-tinged material, though "Listen"--a ballad that also appears on her own B'day album--lacks the spirit that infuses the classic tunes on this album. For make no mistake: this is hard-hitting, high-octane music, infused with an urgency and passion that makes most contemporary R&B albums sound timid. When Hudson and Beyoncé duke it out on "It's All Over," or when the "One Night Only" ballad gets reinvented as the dance-floor burner "One Night Only (Disco)," the sheer energy flowing from the speakers is transporting.Note that this two-CD Deluxe Edition features a larger booklet and additional tracks, including dance remixes of "One Night Only" and "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," as well as composer Henry Krieger's demo of "Patience." --Elisabeth Vincentelli
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Dreamgirls Deluxe Edition features cast performances by Beyonce' Knowles, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson & Eddie Murphy which includes: 2 CD-Set * 36 songs * 36 page lyric and photo bookletCustomer Reviews:
"You Will LOVE This CD!!!".......2007-06-27
Just Purchase it and you will not be disappointed.!!!!!
Your Goin' To Love this!.......2007-06-20
In answer to T.T.'s remarks. RENT THE MOVIE! Gosh, a movie cost 4 bucks at the rental store. And there is very little talking. Most f the songs are like they are in the movie. But anyways...
THe performance is atstounding. I think that this album goes right up there with The Sound of Music and the Wizard of Oz and Chicago (never seenthis one, too young).
The songs are movig and the add ons are amazing. Listen is my Favorite, but more of that latter.
The Performances:
Beyonce- Beyonce was born to be Deena. Infact she mirrors Denna a whole lot (see Wikipedia - Destiny's Child). She delivers a superb performance, better that the original Bway Deena. Dreamgirls is phenominal.
Jennifer Hudson - Well what can I say but SIMON COWELL YOU WERE WRONG! And as she sings in I am Changin' AND NOTHING IS GOING TO STOP[HER]
Anikki Nonni Rose - Sorry if I spell her name wrong, but it is very odd. Honey if there was n unsung heroe of this film it would be her. Her phenominal and most of the time hilarious performance is what adds character to the film. Esp. when they brake Jimmy up with them she delivers a hilarious speech.
Eddie Murphie - Wonderful, Who knew he could sing.
Jamie Fox - GREAT!
Best Songs:
Move - Amazing! Wonderful beat. And SHAKE IT ON!
Cadilac Car - Wonderful song, esp. If you have a crappy car or a real Cadilac car
Steppin' To the bad Side - WONDERFUL, BEST SONG OF THE WHO MOVIE
I Love you I Do-lovely
Dreamgirls-Just hair raising
IT's All Over - Cuss a lot, I know, but amazing adittude though. Don't let little ones listen to this one.
And I am Telling You I'm Not Going - Just bye the CD for this song. I can't put in words the emotions in this song.
I Am Changing- Beautiful
Effie Sing my Song-Not in the movie but amazing
One Night Only- great
Disco version- great, but would have loved the wooshing like in the movie. A little too long, but when you see the extended version you will get the longer version and think WHY DID THEY CUT IT????!?!?!?
Listen - AMAZING SPECTACULAR! SUPER! IENIBOIWEBWEJKFDIVLEFB!
Dreamgirls Finale - " " (same as above)
Family (End Credits)- Better than the ordinary version for reasons I can't explain.
1 Dissapointment:
When I first saw you was a gereat song in the film, but in the original cast it was after Dreamgirls (To Sig. that Deena and Curtis were Together)
and it was reprised with an argument about Deena's Dreams. IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST SONGS! but they cut out Deena and the purpose of the song was lost, but it is still wonderful.
My Only Thin is Get the Orginal Bway Cast and this CD. The Orig. Bway cast has a cool One Night Only Too. Try Them both. They have diff. textures, but are both truly amazing.
Ok.......2007-06-03
Quite forgettable.......2007-05-15
Dreamgirls.......2007-05-12
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Daydream Nation (Deluxe Edition)
Sonic Youth Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000Q3648S Release Date: 2007-06-12 |
Tracks:
- Teen Age Riot
- Silver Rocket
- The Sprawl
- 'Cross the Breeze
- Eric's Trip
- Total Trash
- Hey Joni
- Providence
- Candle
- Rain King
- KissabilityTrilogy:
- a) The Wonder
- b) Hyperstation
- z) Eliminator Jr.
- Eric's Trip (home demo- bonus demo track)
Tracks:
- The Sprawl
- 'Cross the Breeze
- Hey Joni
- Silver Rocket
- Kissability
- Eric's Trip
- Candle
- The Wonder
- Hyperstation
- Eliminator Jr.
- Providence
- Teen Age Riot
- Rain King
- Totally Trashed
- Total Trash
- Within You, Without You (Cover Song)
- Touch Me, I'm Sick (Cover Song)
- Computer Age (Cover Song)
- Electricity (Cover Song)
Album Description
"100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s" (Rolling Stone, 1989)"100 Alternative Albums" (Spin, 1995)
"Top 99 Albums of `85 to `95" (Alternative Press, 1995)
"The Essential 200 Rock Records" (Rolling Stone, 1997)
"Top 100 Albums of All Time" (New Musical Express, 2003)
Customer Reviews:
a deluxe edition done right.......2007-07-13
Disc Two is chocked full of noisey Daydream Nation goodness performed live.
So often reissues are a ripoff. This set delivers the goods and then some.
The best album of 1988...and 2007!.......2007-06-22
"Daydream Nation" is still hailed as Sonic Youth's grand masterpiece, and yeah, it still holds up as such (confession: it's my second favorite SY album after Sister), even if it doesn't seem as radical today as it did when it came out. Sure, there are swirling whirlwinds of oddly-(de)tuned guitars and feedback fading in, out and sometimes interrupting the songs, but make no mistake, there are definitely songs to be found here. The openening "Teenage Riot" is, for its galloping drums and lyrical cheekiness (imagining Dinosaur Jr's J. Mascis as president, or so Thurston Moore has said) basically a melodic and even hummable pop song. Even a more "experimental" song like "The Sprawl" has a certain immediacy, with bassist/vocalist Kim Gordon saying straigt out "does f**k you sound simple enough?" Heck, the closing "trilogy" of the album has all the power and intensity familiar to any classic rock fans, only with a live-wire buzzing and skree that comes from playing in one of Glenn Branca's guitar-army ensembles. Really, it's not so radical after all (for a taste of something far weirder, check out Twin Infinitives, which was released around the same time as DN by Royal Trux, a New York band friendly with Sonic Youth).
For us fan(atic)s, the real treat here is the second disc of this set, which features live versions of all the album's tracks, culled from the band's original tour supporting the album, albeit in a different order (SY has recently announced it will play "Daydream Nation" as part of a special show, presumably in the album's running order). These tracks, mostly of excellent sound quality, are shorter but sharper than the album versions. "Total Trash" is done as an instrumental (I could be wrong, but they seem to be quoting the early Pink Floyd's instrumental "Interstellar Overdrive" in one spot), preceded by another instrumental, "Totally Trashed," which toys around with electronics a bit. Mostly these are no-holds-barred performances that clearly draw on the band's love of hardcore punk and NYC No Wave (DNA, Teenage Jesus & the Jerks). I don't know how a non-fan would react, but for yours truly it's pure Sonic bliss.
Another great bonus on disc two is the inclusion of four cover songs, three of which were taken from now hard-to-find tribute albums (this was before that concept got beaten to death): "Within You Without You" (The Beatles), "Computer Age" (Neil Young) and "Electricity" (Captain Beefheart). There's also a version of Mudhoney's "Touch Me I'm Sick," with demented vocals from Kim, taken from a split 7" (as in vinyl, kids) that had the other band doing SY's "Halloween" on the reverse (alas, that version isn't included here). The Beatles cover in particular shows how the band could translate their sound into completely different realms--the original, of course, was played mostly with sitars.
Add all that to a package that includes ultra-Kool, and rare, pictures and an extensive essay by longtime SY friend Byron Coley, and you have a true Sonic feast. Like they did with the Goo Deluxe Edition and the Dirty (Deluxe Edition), Sonic Youth rewards fans and newcomers alike almost to the bursting point. Now let's hope they burn down the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame before too long...
HOLD UP. Daydream Nation Got Better?.......2007-06-13
A: Yes.
Q: Daydream Nation defined an entire generation of amazingness?
A: Yes.
Q: The new re-issue of Daydream Nation preserves the original amazingness while adding just enough ancillary material to make it that much more perfect?
A: Yes.
Q; Everyone should buy this new disc, regardless of whether they like Sonic Youth or not?
A: Yes.
Sweet.
Deluxe Treatment of Sonic Youth's Breakthrough Album.......2007-06-12
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The Best Damn Thing (CD/DVD Deluxe Limited Edition)
Avril Lavigne Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000OCXF0Q Release Date: 2007-04-17 |
Customer Reviews:
Pop up.......2007-07-08
A talented artist wasted........2007-07-06
It grows on you.......2007-07-03
Originally I purchaed the censored version of this album, but realized I could not stand the censoring that was going on. The blanks in the singing just threw me off. Within two weeks of listening to the censored version, I ordered the uncensored one, and haven't gone back since.
All out fun power pop........2007-07-01
There are 4 or 5 tracks that could easily be singles on the CD and they probably will become just that. Her label will likely milk this for a few years.
Compared to her last two it's somewhat a mix of the styles. The more pop-oriented of her first and the harder-edged sounds of her second CD (which I didn't care much for).
It's kind of a nice mix. You don't get too much of either. :)
On the other hand, I much preferred her first CD so to me this is much like a return to that sound.
A few of the tracks are more "punk" than I like, but those same tracks will likely appeal to many of her fans.
If you like Avril, then you must buy this CD (however, you probably already have).
Get her new CD from Amazon, not TARGET.......2007-06-29
At least I was able to give the other CD to my step-daughter, now she can listen to it without all the bad words in.
However, Avril did a great job, I love all her CD's, can't wait for the next one.
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The Greatest Songs of the Seventies (deluxe edition)
Barry Manilow Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000SKKD68 Release Date: 2007-09-18 |
Product Description
tentative track listing and subject to changeThe two-disc set contains a Dual Disc (CD +DVD) with "Making of the Album" video plus a bonus CD of nine additional classic Barry Manilow tracks performed acoustically.
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Headquarters (Deluxe Edition, 2 CD)
The Monkees Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000GIWS5G Release Date: 2007-07-10 |
Tracks:
- You Told Me [1]
- I'll Spend My Life With You [1]
- Forget That Girl [1]
- Band 6 [1]
- You Just May Be The One [1]
- Shades of Gray [1]
- I Can't Get Her Off My Mind [1]
- For Pete's Sake [1]
- Mr. Webster [1]
- Sunny Girlfriend [1]
- Zilch [1]
- No Time [1]
- Early Morning Blues and Greens [1]
- Randy Scouse Git [1]
- All of Your Toys [1]
- The Girl I Knew Somewhere [1]
- A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You [1]
- She Hangs Out [1]
- Love To Love [1]
- You Can't Tie A Mustang Down [1]
- If I Learned to Play the Violin [1]
- 99 Pounds [1]
- The Girl I Knew Somewhere [1]
- Randy Scouse Git (Alternate Version) [1]
- Tema dei Monkees [1]
Tracks:
- All of Your Toys (Mono) [2]
- The Girl I Knew Somewhere (Alternate Version)[2]
- A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You (Mono)[2]
- She Hangs Out (Mono)[2]
- The Girl That I Knew Somewhere (Mono)[2]
- Nine Times Blue [2]
- She'll Be There [2]
- Midnight Train [2]
- Peter Gunn's Gun [2]
- Pillow Time [2]
Album Description
In an effort to restore and remaster the music of The Monkees, Headquarters is back in a new and improved way! Featuring "The Girl I Knew Somewhere," "You Just May Be The One," and "Randy Scouse Git," this album is a great addition to any Monkees fan's collection.Customer Reviews:
My 1st Monkee LP!.......2007-07-19
I wanted to write a nasty review, but it's really superb .......2007-07-16
The sound quality is great in both mono & stereo. It's very similar in sound quality to the Beatles Capitol Records releases that just came out recently. The bonus material is entertaining, as well as strong, I also loved some of the stuff I'd never heard before. The booklet is also really good, with lots of rare photos and the in depth story of the making of this album.
The overall packaging is very classy. It makes me hope that The Beatles get this kind of treatment through Apple records, or my favorite band, Deep Purple get this sort of stunning re-packaging from Rhino.
I grew up on the mono versions of the Monkees albums, all the way up to their fifth album "The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees" in April 1968, so I was really thrilled to see that mono finally made it to CD. I've always thought that the mono mixes were better overall, giving an overall impression of a heavier rock band sound. Though, I got the feeling that the Headquarters mono mix was a fold down of the stereo mix. As for the stereo mastering, it sounded brighter than the original Rhino CD's, with some added compression, and the signal might have been pushed harder than the older Rhino discs. But on the whole, a wonderful job. Let's hope the next two albums (released in mono & stereo) get this same kind of royal treatment.
Sure they seem to be milking the Monkee-cow, but when it's this strong, milk it baby. Next up, The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees?
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