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Average customer rating: A great album from a once great band Solid, AC/DC influenced scruff rocker 80's pop-metal from before the formula was established. Revamped leppard Raw power

High 'N' Dry Def Leppard Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: On Through the Night Pyromania Hysteria Adrenalize Retro Active ASIN: B000001DVD Release Date: 1992-12-01

Tracks:

1. Let It Go
2. Another Hit And Run
3. High 'N' Dry (Saturday Night)
4. Bringin' On The Heartbreak
5. Switch 625
6. You Got Me Runnin'
7. Lady Strange
8. On Through The Night
9. Mirror, Mirror (Look Into My Eyes)
10. No No No

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Although it's difficult to remember through the smoke of Pyromania, this 1981 album, the quintet's second, hoisted Def Leppard to the apex of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Building on raw metal anthems, the band adds subtle melodic touches, catchy guitar riffs, and simpler lyrical themes. Producer Mutt Lange, a longtime associate of AC/DC, absorbs these pop-oriented changes without severely blunting the metal edge. While the album foreshadows Leppard's multiplatinum success, it also retains the aggressive power and rough-edged distortion of heavy metal. The power ballad "Bringing on the Heartbreak" ushered in a style that would come to define 1980s metal. Although later albums showcase well-crafted songwriting and glossy production, this one catches Leppard at the peak of their true metal years. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

A great album from a once great band.......2007-06-27

There was a time, long, long ago when Def Leppard rocked. By listening to the band's musical out-put for the last fifteen years, it may be hard to believe that, but it's true. Early on, before "Let's Get Rocked," before touring with Bryan Adams and Journey, before making adult-contemporary soft-rock with the stink-bomb "X," (2002) there was a time when Def Leppard was genuinely a great rock band.

Released at the start of a new decade, the Judas Priest sounding debut from Def Leppard, '"On through the Night," (1980) may not have been the most original album of all-time, but it's still a great little-known gem in the chronicles of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal). For their sophomore release, the band hooked-up with its unofficial sixth member, long-time Def Leppard collaborator and producer, John "Mutt" Lange. Released a year after the debut, Def Leppard's second album "High N' Dry" (1981) has some of the same NWOBHM elements that were on the "On though the Night, but also sees the band establishing its own identity and searching out new terrain.

AC/DC's monumental album "Back in Black" (1980) no doubt had an influence on Def Leppard's "High N' Dry." From singer Joe Elliot's attempts to sound like Brian Johnson, to guitarists Steve Clarke and Pete Willis attempts to imitate the Young brothers, "High N' Dry" sounds a lot like AC/DC. This isn't so surprising when you consider the fact that Lange produced "Back in Black." That said, the seeds of Def Leppard's signature sound that is so apparent on "Pyromania" (1983) and "Hysteria," (1987) like the melodic sing-along choruses and metallic yet infectious hooks, make their appearance on "High N' Dry." In a sense "High N' Dry" can be seen as the album that bridged the gap between Def Leppard's NWOBHM years, apparent on their debut, to their definitive pop-metal heyday of "Pyromania" and "Hysteria."

The band's early line-up on their first three albums was by far the best. Sorry Phil Collin (and Vivian Campbell), but the Pete Willis/Steve Clarke combo were by far the finest duel-guitarists that the band ever had. Their riffs and solos throughout the album are just plain killer, easily as good as anything AC/DC had to offer (is it blasphemy to hold that opinion?). It should be noted that apart from "Hit and Run," every song on "High N' Dry" was co-penned by either Clarke and/or Willis. With both long since gone (Willis was fired in '83 and Clarke died in '91) it's easy to see how the band has suffered creatively ever since. The songwriting throughout the whole disc is terrific, with very well-crafted but hard-rocking songs, one after the other, without a dud in the lot. Even the album's one balled "Bringing on the Heartbreak" sounds great and is light-years better than the syrupy trash that made up the band's most recent steaming-pile of manure, abomination of an album "X."

Another great feature of "High N' Dry" is its organic sound. While the band may be most well known for their ultra-slick "Hysteria," on "High N' Dry" the band sounds a lot rawer, much more rough-around-the edges and a lot more ballsy than they would on later albums ("Pyromania" can be seen as a mid-way point between the two).

"High N' Dry" is also great simply because the band wants to rock. Def Leppard at this point in their career were hungry and eager to prove to the world that they kicked ass, and they did. Don't believe Joe Elliot when he tells you that Def Leppard were always really a pop band at heart, not a metal one, that just isn't true. While there is a clear pop-sensibility to "High N' Dry" it most definitely has a metallic edge and a lot of balls.

When I think of Def Leppard, I think of the group existing as two separate entities. First, there is the Def Leppard of the 80s, a great rock band who put out four terrific albums, even if they did get a little too commercial towards the end. And second there is the Def Leppard of the 90s/00s, an embarrassment; a band for soccer moms, the less said about the better.

So even if Def Leppard has sucked beyond belief for years, go back in time with "High N' Dry," and rock out to an album from a once really great band.

Solid, AC/DC influenced scruff rocker.......2007-05-23

Will the real Def Leppard please stand up? On their debut LP the band were fairly stock standard NWOBHM dudes. On later releases they alternated between ground breaking production jobs from Mutt Lange (also the producer of this) and soulless trend following losers. Here we find the band playing heads down hard rock presumably heavily influenced by Back in Blacks success.

And they made a pretty good fist of it. In fact due to it's heads down passion this album stands up decades later. Opening blasts of rifferama like Let it Go, Another Hit and Run and High 'n' Dry (Saturday Night) ride thick full bodied riffs while Bringin' On the Heartbreak is probably their besst ever ballad and tellingly was written before ballads were the bands reason to be. Side two - in the old money - doesn't have the highlights but such is it's solid recording, youthful swagger and desire to conquer that the tunes retain a certain hard rock honesty.

Def Leppard were never metal but on this album they deliver their most pounding and raucous hard rock, the sort of wattage that must of reduced many club dates to sweat soaked rubble. An album best played at volume and all up a totally viable slab of riff driven hard rock. Dig in.

80's pop-metal from before the formula was established........2007-02-23

I actually 'rediscovered' this album; Def Leppard's Pyromania was the first cassette I ever bought, shortly after its release (and shortly after my 13th birthday), and while I loved it, my tastes soon turned to things heavier. Years later, a friend was playing his beat-up cassette copy of High'n'Dry and I was absolutely floored. This is, from start to finish, a brilliant album, and like their debut On Through the Night, shows a very young and unpretentious band wanting to do nothing more than emulate and build on what bands like UFO, Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC had done before them. That said, I think the AC/DC comparisons are a bit overblown; obviously, they were an influence and they did share a producer, but AC/DC, as much as I love them, could never match Def Leppard's subtlety or sense of melody. Anyway, the production on this album is very full and clean, yet manages to retain the young band's rawness and energy - note the guitar feedback during the intro to 'Let It Go', and the shouted 3-count between the bridge and last chorus of 'Another Hit and Run'. High'n'Dry is unique in that it was written and recorded before the 80's hard rock/pop-metal formula had been firmly established, and in fact helped define it. As such, while this album contains all the recognizable elements that came to define the genre, it also covers a lot more ground musically than what was to follow in its footsteps. Not being a fan of Def Leppard's post-Pyromania releases, I don't know that I can really recommend it to fans of their later work, but to any fans of late-70's/early-80's hard rock who somehow have managed to not yet hear this in the 26 years since its release, do yourself a favor and get this now!

Revamped leppard.......2006-11-10

When you first hear this record you say-"wow, who got a hold of these guys?"---Excellent album. Great song writing accented by the production work of Mutt Lange. This album probably kicked off Mutt's long producing career, along with AC/DC's back in black. The layered vocals are top notch along with the guitar work of Clark and Willis. ( Willis was soon after replaced). I find Leppard albums after this "over produced". On this album they still have a touch of the sound from the first album. Highlights include "Bring' on the Heartbreak" bleeding into "Switch 625"-Let it Go-and the title track. If ya like Def Leppard at all, ya gotta have it.

Raw power.......2006-10-12

High 'n' Dry makes up in raw power for what it lacks in production. Pyromania would take Def Leppard's production to a new level, but with that they lost the edge. The production of High 'n' Dry isn't *bad* by any stretch of the imagination, but the difference between this and Pyromania is clear. This album was the last where it was the music that mattered and not how slick it sounded.

I've never been a huge Def Leppard fan, but being a teenager during their hey-day, how could one not be familiar with the likes of "Photograph" and the other multi-platinum hits from Pyromania? With that said, though, the other noticeable difference between this album and the next is that there really are no bad songs on this album. It's just plain high-intensity rock 'n' roll from start to finish.

If "Bringing On The Heartbreak" single-handedly ushered in the rock-ballad genre, I suppose that's not the worst legacy to have. I have to admit that I like that song, even if I do despise a lot of what came after.

This is without a doubt the high-point of Def Leppard's creative output. Although Pyromania is the Def Leppard everybody remembers, High 'n' Dry is what made them. If you're a fan, you owe it to yourself to add this to your collection.

Average customer rating: Very disappointing, considering what it could have been Always a pleaser JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music

The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999 The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music John Barry: The Collection Summon the Heroes ASIN: B0000C6K09 Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
2. Jaws-Main Theme
3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
5. Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
7. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

Tracks:

1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
3. Hook-Main Themes
4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
9. Minority Report
10. Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
5. The Cowboys-Overture
6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
8. Family Plot-End Titles
9. The Fury-Main Titles
10. Superman-Main Theme
11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
13. The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!

Average customer rating: Exceeds the 5 star rating! One of the best debut albums, ever! "Gonna take my hips to a man who cares..." A True Musical Genius Emerges With This Irresistable Album A very good album

Dry PJ Harvey Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rid of Me To Bring You My Love Is This Desire? 4-Track Demos Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea ASIN: B000001F0H Release Date: 1997-06-10

Tracks:

1. Oh My Lover
2. O Stella
3. Dress
4. Victory
5. Happy And Bleeding
6. Sheela-Na-Gig
7. Hair
8. Joe
9. Plants And Rags
10. Fountain
11. Water

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Dry is the cornerstone of the 1990s "women in rock" movement. To paraphrase what Lou Reed said about the Velvet Underground: Not many people bought the album, but those who did formed a band. The attraction is unmistakable: bluesy riffs played with punk-rock energy suddenly crash to a hush, while Harvey's desperate wails become fatigued moans. What is she so hung up about? Well, in the spirit of the Stones, love and hope and dirty dreams and sex and sex and sex. Through the raucous "Oh My Lover" and "Joe," Harvey airs her laundry quite loudly but never loses her wit, as "Sheela-Na-Gig," which features the mantra "I'm gonna wash that man right outta my hair / I'm gonna take my hips to a man who cares," attest. --Bill Crandall

Customer Reviews:

Exceeds the 5 star rating!.......2006-12-30

I bought this cassette when it came out in 1992. I had long ago worn out the cassette. I just recently purchased the CD's to all her music, man I have missed it.
PJ Harvey is a powerful singer, song writer and musician. This CD is not for someone expecting happy, sappy love songs or a tame beat.
She exudes a raw, feminine, tough, and sometime comical outlook in her songs. She holds nothing back.
Each song is an experience.

Oh My Lover: she sings to her lover "You can love her and you can love me at the same time, much to discover." Not only is this song sexual, it's also pretty emotional to me. She asks him to "take at your leisure, take whatever you can find." Then she almost pleads with him to say her name and offers to take on his troubles. To me this song always represented a woman willing to go to the extreme to please her man, to keep him.

Dress: this is a really fast, upbeat song. But the lyrics are kind of sad. She's lonely and gets all dressed up and tries to get male attention. It reminds me of all the uncomfortable stuff we do trying to attract the opposite sex. At the end of the song, she's still alone.

Happy and Bleeding: I always took this song to be a celebration of a woman's amazing body and its capabilities. Whether or not that is the correct interpretation, I have no idea. "...fruit flower myself inside out, I'm happy and bleeding for you."

Sheela-Na-Gig: if you have never seen a Sheela-Na-Gig, you need to look one up in order to fully appreciate this song. This is one of the songs I feel she takes a more 'comical' approach. She is showing off her child bearing hips and other assorted 'assets' while her 'partner' is accusing her of exhibitionism. All the while she professes to find a new man. At one point he asks her to clean her "dirty pillows" because he doesn't want to be unclean.

Fountain: I always thought this song was beautiful. She starts it off by standing under a fountain and washing away a man. Then another man comes and saves her, only to leave her like the other one did. The beat starts off slow and then builds.

That's just a few of the songs on this CD and each one is remarkable in its own right. I will never tire of this CD, its music or its lyrics. PJ Harvey is in a class by herself.

One of the best debut albums, ever!.......2006-05-18

DRY was PJ HARVEY's debut and in my humble opinion, one of the best debut albums from any artist, ever. Words cannot explain what an amazing album this really is. One would have to hear it to believe it. Over a decade later I still find myself going back again and again to this CD whenever I feel a need and it does the trick each and every time. I honestly love all her albums and while RID OF ME is still my favorite, I think DRY is her most creative, and an easier listen, making this album my top contender for that trip to LostIsland. All the songs are good, each raw with emotion yet still passionate, with a wide topic range, and all contain an interesting, melodic use of instruments and lushly beautiful lyrics. I won't go through each song because I feel my fellow reviewers have done a great job of that but I would like to share some thoughts on why I love this album so much.

From the beginning riffs of "Oh My Lover" I was hooked. What a great opening song, I can hear (and relate to!) the yearning and hurt in Polly's voice as she sings her heart out to an unfaithful lover. "Oh, my lover! Don't you know it's alright? You can love her, you can love me at the same time.."

"Dress" is a great song. What a classic rock song. I remember hearing it for the first time nearly knocked me off my chair! It's fast with lots of guitar and a hint of salsa, I think. I swear you can't help but tap your foot to this song! I'm warning you, it's infectious! "Put on that dress, I'm going out dancing. Starting off red, clean and sparkling then he'll see me.." I think this song is about a disillusioned woman who learns that sometimes in life being dressed for success doesn't necessarily guarantee it.

One of my favorite PJ Harvey songs ever is "Sheela-Na-Gig." To me this is such an empowering song and I love to shout along with the lines, "Gonna wash that man right outta my hair!.. Gonna take my hips to a man who cares!.." The title (I hear) refers to a Celtic statue of a nude pagan girl amusing herself you know, down south. Hence the chorus, "Sheela-Na-Gig, You exhibitionist!" Starts off with excellent guitar and then we hear Polly's voice and this poetry:

I've been trying to show you over and over..
Look at these, my child bearing hips
Look at these, my ruby red ruby lips
Look at these, my work strong arms and
You've got to see my bottle full of charm...

"Plants and Rags" leaves me breathless. I cannot get enough of this song! I got goosebumps the first time I heard it. To me this is the best song of the album but I'm a bit bias because I feel this song has a very RID OF ME vibe to it and ROM is, ultimately, my favorite of all PJ recordings. Don't be fooled as this song is quite sinister. It starts off rather slow, with a bit of guitar and PJ's nonchalant vocals, "Plants and rags. Ease myself into a body bag..." The song gets even eerier soon enough, with heavy weird strings and the building drama of a creepy violin. You really start to get a sense for the song, especially as PJ's voice grows more urgent as she sings, "White and black. You looking for the sun, boy? The sun doesn't shine down here, no, no..." O Goodness, this song is so good, I wanna name a star after it!

And this album is so awesome that when I am King I shall declare everyday, PJ Harvey Day.

God bless Polly Jean.

"Gonna take my hips to a man who cares...".......2006-05-03

PJ Harvey's debut album is raw, quiet, and gutsy. I guess you would call this an indie album, very subtle and low-key in production quality. Some great songs here, some of my all-time favorites are Happy and Bleeding, "Hour of season, happy and bleeding, long over-due too early and it's late too." Sheena-la-gig (hope I spelled it right!) is one catchy and fun song, "Look at these my childbearing hips, look at these my ruby red ruby lips..." Oh My Lover is a classic, "You can love her and you can love me at the same time." Plants and Rags, a gorgeous ballad, "Dreamt of man, he fed me fine food he gave me shiny things." Fountain is another standout, "On my hill I wait for wind..." The rest of the tracks are fabulous as well. Dry is the perfect album if you want a strong female singer and talented songwriter all in one, buy this hidden masterpiece!

A True Musical Genius Emerges With This Irresistable Album.......2006-01-30

"Dry" is P.J. Harvey's debut album, released in 1992 it was a critical success while it did modest on the commercial side of things. Harvey was a breath of fresh air to the industry and was that generation's Patti Smith. Her mixture of pounding riffs and raw vocals created one superb album, the multi-talented Harvey wasn't content with just singing she had to co-produce the album, play guitars and violin, and write all but two of the tracks (those two she co-wrote). There are standouts but the album is overall a solid effort and flows well.

The album starts with the simplistic "Oh My Lover", the track is simple yet effective and isn't an all-out assault on the ears. I really like the starkness in P.J.'s voice.
"O Stella" seems a bit like a reprise of the previous track, though I do like this song better, it's shorter and does more musically, but that doesn't mean I hate "Oh My Lover".

Next up is "Dress", I like the repitition in the lyrics and the double bass part which is played to perfection. The song has a very syncopated feel, even though at times an irregular feel.
"Victory" is another great track with a nice echo section in it and some nice guitar parts. The bass is great, the drums are probably stronger than ever since the start of the album.

"Happy And Bleeding" sounded like it had elements of country and folk in it upon first listen and I still can hear little elements of it, though not as much now, it's another great track though a bit of variation in the riffs would've be nice.
"Sheela-Na-Gig" is one of the best songs on the album and the most successfull single off the album, the structure of the song is perfect, especially the 'I'm gonna wash that man right of my hair...' bit. I like the chorus, it's really catchy.

"Hair" keeps the same formula that has made the album what it is and doesn't interrupt the flow at all. All the basic things are here, good lyrics, catchy hooks and superb instrumenation.
"Joe" is another short track that is set at a very fast tempo, it seems to be gone and over really quick. It's still a nice track though.

"Plants And Rags" is the best song on the album and seems a bit out of place on the album, I love the way the strings are used and written. This song is without a doubt the most emotional album on the album and P.J. proves her voice's potential well on this track.

"Fountain" starts off incredibly lo-fi and then breaks into the signature sound of the album. I like the contrast and how it makes the song a bit segmented. "Water" has been described as the 'lightest' track off the album, although it does seem a bit light, it still has that punch about it. Great vocals by P.J. again.

Overall, "Dry" is special, it retains it's rock-alternative sound while still displaying emotion and beauty. The two best tracks would have to be "Plants And Rags" & "Sheela-Na-Gig", simply because they well, standout. This album though is incredibly solid throughout and flows nicely making this an irresistable album by a true musical genius.

A very good album.......2005-12-15

Hey, to the shmuck who said "this is what happens when your sister listens to too much Nirvana" -- check the date, man. This album was contemporanious with Nirvana, and indeed shares a link to that band in producer Steve Albini. PJ is her own artist, posessive of a strength of self not seen since Billie Holiday and this record captures that in a very visceral way.

That said, it's not as good as Rid of Me, but it's a very good album. If you can find a bootleg of the demos that led to this album (called "Jungle Queen"), the non-electric sessions of these same songs are much more captivating...I'd have to say Albini's influence spoiled things a little bit.

Average customer rating: this group is GREAT A charming hour that treats us to DBFS's sound since 1989

Thirtieth Anniversary Special Dry Branch Fire Squad Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Old-Time Country | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Appalachian | North America | International | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Live at the Newburyport Firehouse More Behind the Picture Than the Wall A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection Lefty's Old Guitar Low Country Suite ASIN: B000OLHFR6 Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

1. I've Lived a Lot In My Time
2. Devil, Take the Farmer
3. I Saw a Man At Close Of Day
4. Rollin' On Rubber Wheels
5. Church By the Road
6. He's Coming To Us Dead
7. A Distant Land To Roam
8. Over In the Glory Land
9. Do You Ever Dream Of Me?
10. The Honest Farmer
11. Long Journey
12. Oak Grove Church
13. Hide You In the Blood
14. Golden Ring
15. Carolyn At the Broken Wheel Inn
16. When I Went Down In the Valley To Pray
17. The Orphan Train
18. While Roving On Last Winter's Night
19. Dip Your Fingers In Some Water
20. We Believe In Happy Endings
21. How Great Thou Art

Album Description

For three decades now, the beloved Dry Branch Fire Squad has been a bastion of mountain soul, bluegrass, and old-time music - carrying timeless traditions into the modern era with a blend of reverence, soul, and wit all their own. This special edition thirtieth anniversary collection is designed to complement Rounder's previous Dry Branch anthology, Tried and True (Rounder 11519), and contains material (some previously unreleased) recorded in the twenty years since that collection's release. Under the stewardship of Ron Thomason, Dry Branch Fire Squad has weathered the storms on the sea of time, all to forge an iron-clad brand of defiantly rugged old-time and traditional bluegrass music that imparts essential reminders of the past while unafraid to meet the future head-on.

Customer Reviews:

this group is GREAT.......2007-06-28

Have enjoyed their music for the past 10 years. Have 5 of their CD's and they are great to listen to. Have even given this last one as a birthday gift!

A charming hour that treats us to DBFS's sound since 1989.......2007-05-19

Playing Time - 63:24 -- In the course of a lifetime, turning thirty may bring a few aches and pains. A band achieving that milestone may also experience similar ailments that also come with musical maturity. Back in 1971, mandolinist Ron Thomason was picking with Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys. Ricky Skaggs and Keith Whitley were also his bandmates. From Springfield, Ohio, The Dry Branch Fire Squad formed in 1976 and took its name from a small town in Virginia (where Ron was born). The band's successful longevity has been attributed to their raw, mountain-style vocals and Thomason's wry humor as an emcee and storyteller. Until retiring in 1999, Ron was an English and math teacher and junior high assistant principal.

Their ninth album on Rounder Records, this heartfelt 30th anniversary collection only draws material from the label's releases since 1989. The reason is that there was a previous band anthology, "Tried and True," (Rounder 11519) released in 1987. Would it have been better for a 30-year album to also draw material from all three decades, and from as far back as their three pre-Rounder LPs from the 1977-78 timeframe? While their Rounder material has been superior to their earliest recordings, it would've been exciting to document all 30 years with a couple songs like Out on the Blue Ridge Mountain from their earliest 1977 "Live at the Crying Cowboy Concert Saloon" LP (RT-513). Also, the early days of the band emphasized basic, mournful, sensitive vocal duet arrangements with Ron Thomason and tenor John Baker (fiddler Kenny Baker's son). You'll need to get DBFS's 1979, 1981 or 1982 Rounder albums ("Born to be Lonesome," "Antiques and Inventions," or "Fannin' the Flames") to experience them together. Or to hear some of Thomason's originals like "Dak's Song" or "Oh! What a Storm." So, to truly celebrate all 30 years with this band, I recommend also picking up a copy of the 1987 "Tried and True" anthology mentioned earlier.

Among the 21 tracks on "30th Anniversary," there are four previously unreleased songs (He's Coming To Us Dead, Over in the Glory Land, Golden Ring, How Great Thou Art). Although liner notes don't indicate when they were recorded, they're quite recent, and three feature the band's newest lineup of Ron Thomason, Brian Aldridge, Dan Russell and Tommy Boyd. A hit for George Jones and Tammy Wynette, "Golden Ring" is still arranged with Ron's crosspicked guitar, and the song does appear on the band's 1981 album "Antiques and Inventions" with a different group except for common denominator Thomason. The binding thread or glue in all of the band configurations, Ron primarily plays guitar or mandolin. His clawhammer banjo picking appears in two songs - his solo rendition of Grayson & Whitter's "He's Coming To Us Dead" and the band's quartet offering of "The Honest Farmer," accompanied only by fiddle and banjo.

Vocal arrangements capture the emotional essence of their largely traditional bluegrass and gospel canon. On all vocal cuts, Thomason sings lead. In the last two decades, the band's mournful signature sound has also regularly been built around Ron's lead with female tenor or high baritone parts (courtesy of Suzanne Thomas and Mary Jo Leet). All three of them are showcased together in "Dip Your Fingers in Some Water," and the quartet (with Charles Leet singing bass) entitled "When I Went Down in the Valley to Pray." Hazel Dickens, who recalls a time when it was "downright subversive practically to be a woman in bluegrass," sings tenor on "Hide You in the Blood." These songcarriers have kept nuggets like Carter Stanley's "Rollin' on Rubber Wheels" in their repertoire for years. Ron once said that he viewed the band as "spokesmen for a way of life" among the people who originally propagated the music. It's their revitalization of dusty old classic treasures (like A. P. Carter's "A Distant Land To Roam") that has also built their fanbase. Doc Watson simply called it "the old music," folk ballads and the kinds of songs sung by the Carter Family and Grayson & Whitter. Interestingly, their vocal stacking for that A.P. Carter cover includes four vocal parts, but no tenor according to the liner notes.

Instrumentally, the band's unpretentious picking is sufficient for their authentic kind of repertoire. With some electric bass and steel guitar, "Carolyn at the Broken Wheel Inn" is a unique selection. Besides those mentioned above, others in the band have included Dave Edmundson (fiddle, vocals), John Hisey (banjo, vocals), [...] Irwin (bass), Bobby Maynard (fiddle) and Adam McIntosh (banjo, mandolin, vocals). The band's widespread appeal in live performance is also due to their showmanship and stage presence that enhance their purest form bluegrass. The charismatic band opens up, sings and plays with sincerity, and builds rapport. All in all, this is a charming hour that treats us to DBFS's sound since 1989. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

Average customer rating: Solid, but still not quite great third time's a charm Not bad Dry Kill Logic's third album long time fan says...

Of Vengeance and Violence Dry Kill Logic Manufacturer: Repossession Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Savior Sorrow Dead and Dreaming As Daylight Dies The Magellan Complex Internal Revolution ASIN: B000GY72XS Release Date: 2006-09-25

Tracks:

1. L5(Progogue)
2. My Dying Heart
3. 4039
4. Caught In The Storm
5. From Victim To Killer
6. The Innocence Of Genius
7. Boneyard
8. Kingdom Of The Blind
9. Dead Mans Eyes
10. Confidence Vs Consequence
11. Breaking The Broken
12. Lying Through Your Teeth
13. In Memoria Di

Product Description

1) L5 (Prologue)
2) My Dying Heart
3) 4039
4) Caught In a Storm
5) Kingdom of the Blind
6) The Innocence of Genius
7) Boneyard
8) Dead Mans Eyes
9) Confidence vs. Consequence
10) Breaking the Broken
11) Lying through your Teeth
12) From Victim to Killer
13) In Memoria Di


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Solid, but still not quite great.......2007-06-07

Westchester County, New York-based quintet Hinge formed 1997, then changed their name to Dry Kill Logic in time to release their debut, "The Darker Side Of Nonsense" in 2001, and a sophomore effort called "Dead And Dreaming" three years later. Although the latter was partially influenced by metalcore, both of those first two albums were predominantly nu-metal (a very popular genre in the early 2000s). Now, in 2006, Dry Kill Logic's officially complete: Album number three, "Of Vengeance and Violence," is almost straight metal/moshcore (though technically speaking, it is probably best described as nu-ish, moshcore-influenced groove metal.)

As a result, "Of Vengeance and Violence" is doubtlessly DKL's heaviest and best record yet. It sports an abundance of jagged, abrasive rhythms, propulsive, industrial-strength, sometimes thrashy riffing, good vocals, and hefty drumming (including a few blast beats -- Phil Arcuri's drumming seems to grow more complex and furious as the album plays.) There are several flashes of brilliance sprinkled on throughout the album, such as the fiery, turgid guitar lead, memorable groove, and ripping, even borderline-wailing solo behind "4039," the blowtorch riffs, bullying rhythm, and forceful double bass/blast beat pummel that anchors the heaviest tracks ("Boneyard" and "Dead Man's Eyes"), and the deft, almost blistering rave-up, "Lying Through Your Teeth." But surprisingly, the album's biggest highlights are definitely the two soft numbers: "Kingdom of the Blind" and "In Memoria Di." The former is a power ballad of sorts where frontman Cliff Rigano takes over and shows the world his astonishingly great, proper-singing abilities; and the latter song is an acoustic-strummed, lighter-waving set closer with more exceptional vocals.

At the end of the day though, there's an indefinable "something" that seems missing from "Of Vengeance and Violence." For one, most of the heavier fare blends together too much. Plus, a substantial amount of the record seems a bit flat, flaccid, and/or formulaic - catchy, technically proficient, and sufficiently heavy, but lacking a noticeable flare, backbone or timeless innovation, thus giving off an air of somewhat tired or uninspired songwriting. And whatever the problem may be, one thing is for sure: The members of Dry Kill Logic obviously put a respectable amount of work into "OVAV," because this is by far their finest, and most accomplished, realized, and relevant release to date, but the album (and the band, in general) are still a ways behind most of their peers, and miles behind groups like Lamb of God, Chimaira, and Machine Head. It does not speak well for DKL that they are three full-length albums into their career and have gotten only so far. This is a very competent band, they have all of the tools they need to get the job done, but they just haven't completely done it yet. Hopefully they will get another shot at greatness before the music industry (and the rest of the world) gives up on them.

Lest this review comes across as too harsh, it should be noted that "Of Vengeance and Violence" isn't a bad album by any stretch of the imagination -- in fact, this is a good, solid record. But is it worth buying? Well, that all depends on your loyalty to this band and/or this genre. If you are already a big Dry Kill Logic fan, or if you just can't seem to get enough of this whole moshcore/metalcore/New Wave Of American Heavy Metal scene, then by all means, pick this album up. And "Of Vengeance and Violence" is still worth hearing even if neither of those apply to you, just don't expect too much.

third time's a charm.......2007-04-21

This is by far DKL's best record to date. They have matured by leaps and bounds and have grown both musically and lyrically. They have not sacrificed any of their heaviness, but are getting better at writing great hooks. They usually have some softer songs on their albums, and this is no exception. Song number 8 may be my favorite DKL song. It is really catchy. If you are new to DKL, this is the one to get first. If you like it, you will like the other two cds, but their debut is very chaotic and immature compared to their newer stuff.

Not bad.......2007-01-05

I'm a fan of DKL after hearing their last alubm, The Dead and Dreaming. All I can say for this latest release is not as good as the last outing. For fans of DKL only....

Dry Kill Logic's third album.......2006-12-17

In my opinion, there is no way Dry Kill Logic could possibly do anything bad. This is their third album as Dry Kill Logic, previously Hinge, and it's another amazing one. As you listen, you can tell they're growing more comfortable exploring their talents. With a few tracks you can see them get away from their normally metal-core songs. I would have had a problem with this if it wasn't executed so perfectly. The album flows well and there is never a time where I would want to skip a track. Pick up all 3 albums and support Dry Kill Logic. They don't get nearly enough attention, especially for being so damn good.

long time fan says..........2006-12-04

I finally got this album just a week ago (it was hard to find actually). At first I felt a little let down but after a few times through I've decided it's a great album just different from their last. But wasn't Dead and Dreaming different from The Darker Side of Nonsense. They've simply grown and changed, as any band will do. I think the distortion on the guitar is a little weaker on this album and for me that plays a huge role. The riffs are still DKL - heavy, fast and dynamic. For the most part this is a solid album and anyone who loves DKL will enjoy this album in one way or another so don't be hesitant. Run out and spend the ten bucks. You won't regret it!

Average customer rating: Hilarious!!! Peter and the Commissar A very funny piece Great CD Classical Gas

Peter & The Commissar Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: My Son, The Greatest: The Best Of Allan Sherman My Son, The Box Now that Sounds Kosher Sibling Revelry: The Best of the Smothers Brothers The First Family, Vol. 1-2 ASIN: B0002LO7GU Release Date: 2004-11-09

Tracks:

1. Peter and The Commissar
2. Variations On "How Dry I Am"
3. The End of a Symphony

Product Description

1. Peter And The Commissar
2. Peter And The Commissar (Introduction)
3. Variations On How Dry I Am
4. End Of A Symphony, The


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Hilarious!!!.......2007-07-03

I just listened to this CD for the first time yesterday. If you love the Boston Pops, classical music, amazing "NEW" arrangements of old favorites, and Allan Sherman's crazy humor, this is the CD for you. My husband and I laughed ourselves silly.

I will never think of "Peter and the Wolf" in the same way again, and Allan's creative genius is clearly demonstrated in his variations on "How Dry I Am." Then, he seems to access all the thoughts you've ever had on the "never ending" finales to classical symphonies -- right on target!

I have loved "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah" and many of Allan's other famous parodies for years -- don't want to admit how many, but I had never heard this album. It is now my favorite!

As to the sound -- it is crisp and clean -- even when heard through a car stereo.

Buy it. You won't be sorry. (Heck, I'm buying several more to give as gifts!)

Peter and the Commissar.......2007-01-22

Of all the CD's (and LP's) I have listened to over the years, this is without doubt my favorite. Allan Sherman was a pretty funny comic in the early 60's and The Boston Pops were (and are), well, The Boston Pops. This was a very clever combination of a funny guy, a world renowned orchestra and a witty story and music line. Classical music lovers with a sense of humor will love this CD.

A very funny piece.......2007-01-18

I first heard this back in the early 1970s and found it again. The title track is a very funny piece of satire and I enjoyed listening to it again after such a long time.

I got a second copy for a friend and he was absolutely delighted when he received it.

Allan Sherman did some great comedy pieces and this is certainly one of his best, I think.

Great CD.......2006-07-09

For years I was only familiar with this recording from a promotional album (only partial tracks and interview snippets) my Grandfather had and was excited to see that the full version was available on CD. I still love it but after having heard the "best bits" version some of the new (to me) stuff feels like filler. Regardless, the "best bits" are very funny and the album - I mean - CD is worth getting. Even my boys (ages 10 and 12) enjoy it....Hey, don't forget to pick up the Allan Sherman Boxed Set as well...it's another family favorite.

Classical Gas.......2006-01-30

This is the most hilarious CD with a classical bent I have ever heard. Allen Sherman is gifted when it comes to imaginative uses of classical themes. Anyone who has heard any of these famous melodies will laugh themselves silly when they hear what is done to them! It's a super pick-me-up when I'm feeling blue. It's a must-hear for all you classical music buffs!

Average customer rating: More mature than debut, but lacking the obvious hooks Decent effort screw hindsight every song makes the cd Good stuff! This album is so good I can't think of anything I could write for a title that would tell how much I love it

Dead and Dreaming Dry Kill Logic Manufacturer: Repossession Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Darker Side of Nonsense Of Vengeance and Violence The War of Art A Cruel World The Magellan Complex ASIN: B0003JAGVG Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

1. Lost
2. Paper Tiger
3. Buckles
4. With Deepest Regrets...
5. Neither Here Nor Missed
6. The Perfect Enemy
7. Living Witness
8. One Handed Knife Fight
9. As Thick As Thieves
10. 200 Years
11. No Reason

Product Description

1. Lost
2. Paper Tiger
3. Buckles
4. With Deepest Regrets
5. Neither Here Nor Missed
6. Perfect Enemy
7. Living Witness
8. One Handed Knife Fight
9. As Thick As Thieves
10. 200 Years
11. No Reason

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

More mature than debut, but lacking the obvious hooks.......2007-04-13

I'm a big fan of DKL. They keep getting better with each record. This release is a step away from some of the goofiness of the debut and I think it accomplishes the desired result of people taking them seriously. The songwriting is much tighter, and it is a much more straightforward metal record. Very good album, but it needs to grow on you after a few listens.

Decent effort.......2007-03-29

For the record I'm not really a Dry Kill Logic fan per say. I own their first two records and I've heard all of the new one. I'd have to say The Dead and Dreaming is their "crowning" effort. Now first off, nothing about this band is really original. There were already so many metal bands out there playing these same old riffs for over ten years so by the time DKL came around it was already old. However, the crushing energy and agression cannot be ignored. The mellower parts are very boring and when he sings it sounds like Linkin Park-esque vocals. Nothing special there. So anyway, if you like your metal loud and angry, but low on the technical and originality scale then Dry Kill Logic is for you. This is their heaviest album and packs a punch. Better than Limp Bizkit, Korn, Hatebreed and all that mess, but I'll still stick to my Slayer, Opeth, and Testament albums.

screw hindsight every song makes the cd.......2006-10-23

you can't say that one song made this cd good. it takes a team effort by all the songs working together, sharing the load. this cd is a shining star in the sky of all the other crap being put out. paper tiger and 200 years being 2 of my favorites. buy this cd or something because if you don't own it then you don't know what your missing.

Good stuff!.......2006-08-16

Some of the better metal out there. "Buckles" and "Paper Tiger" are standout tracks.

This album is so good I can't think of anything I could write for a title that would tell how much I love it.......2006-02-06

Well, I'll give it to you straight and simple. Dry Kill Logic f**king rule. Now I don't know much about them except that there is four members, but I am already convinced DKL is one hell of a band. A couple of months ago, I listened to "Nightmare" and "Rot", two songs off DKL's first album "The Darker Side Of Nonsense", on a mate's mp3 player. Needless to say, I was instantly hungry for more. I was going to buy the album, when my eyes instead locked on to The Dead And Dreaming. More interested in something more modern, I bought this CD without even sampling it because I could basically tell from the album cover it was going to be awesome. And believe me, I wasn't disappointed. Dry Kill Logic are all about one thing: expressing their anger and frustration through a series of pulse-hammering songs. Mixing melodic vocals with sheer power and aggression, DKL provide the kind of music that would make you want to destroy your bedroom. I can't choose any standout tracks, because they are all as good as each other. I too have heard people refer to DKL as nu-metal, and this is absurd. Nu-metal describes acts like P.O.D, Linkin Park and Korn. Dry Kill Logic fit more comfortably under the heavy metal/hardcore catergory alongside Slipknot and Hatebreed.

If you like Dry Kill Logic and haven't bought this album yet, get off your ass and do so.

Average customer rating: The Inner Psychological and Philosopical Questions of Power An Opera about Nixon Fabu getting down in the horn of africa A Waste of Commission Money

Nixon in China John Adams , Edo de Waart , Trudy Ellen Craney , Marion Dry , John Duykers , Stephanie Friedman , and Thomas Hammons Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Adams | Adams, John | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Minimal Techno | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: John Adams - The Death of Klinghoffer / Nagano, The Orchestra of the Opera de Lyon John Adams - El Nino / Hunt-Lieberson, Upshaw, W. White, Nagano On the Transmigration of Souls Naive & Sentimental Music Adams: Violin Concerto/Shaker Loops ASIN: B000005IYW Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Act I, Scene I: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
2. Act I, Scene I: 'Soldiers Of Heaven Hold The Sky'
3. Act I, Scene I: 'The People Are The Heroes Now'
4. Act I, Scene I: Landing Of The Spirit Of '76
5. Act I, Scene I: 'Your Flight Was Smooth, I Hope?'
6. Act I, Scene I: 'News Has A Kind Of Mystery:'
7. Act I, Scene II: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
8. Act I, Scene II: 'You Know We'll Meet With Your Confrere The Democratic Candidate If He Should Win.'
9. Act I, Scene II: 'You've Said That There's A Certain Well-Known Tree'
10. Act I, Scene II: 'Founders Come First, Then Profiteers.'
11. Act I, Scene II: 'We No Longer Need Confucius.'
12. Act I, Scene II: 'Like The Ming Tombs.'
13. Act I, Scene III: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
14. Act I, Scene III: 'Ladies And Gentlemen, Comrades And Friends,'
15. Act I, Scene III: 'Mr. Premier, Distinguished Guests,'
16. Act I, Scene III: Cheers

Tracks:

1. Act II, Scene I: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
2. Act II, Scene I: 'Look Down At The Earth,'
3. Act II, Scene I: 'This Is Prophetic!'
4. Act II, Scene I: 'At Last The Weather's Warming Up.'
5. Act II, Scene II: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
6. Act II, Scene II: 'Oh What A Day I Thought I'd Die!'
7. Act II, Scene II: 'Whip Her To Death!'
8. Act II, Scene II: Tropical Storm
9. Act II, Scene II: 'Flesh Rebels'
10. Act II, Scene II: 'I Have My Brief'
11. Act II, Scene II: 'It Seems So Strange'
12. Act II, Scene II: 'I Am The Wife Of Mao Tse-Tung'

Tracks:

1. Act III: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
2. Act III: 'Some Men You Cannot Satisfy.'
3. Act III: 'I Am No One.'
4. Act III: The Maos Dance
5. Act III: 'Sitting Around The Radio'
6. Act III: 'Let Us Examine What You Did.'
7. Act III: 'When I Woke Up I Dimly Realized The Jap Bombers Had Given...
8. Act III: 'I Have No Offspring.'
9. Act III: 'I Can Keep Still,'
10. Act III: 'After That The Sweat Had Soaked My Uniform'
11. Act III: 'Peking Watches The Stars,'
12. Act III: 'You Won At Poker.'
13. Act III: 'I Am Old And I Cannot Sleep'

Customer Reviews:

The Inner Psychological and Philosopical Questions of Power .......2007-06-25

Even though I am quite familiar with a lot of "classical" orchestral works and some chamber music, I am just beginning to explore the world of opera. So far, the only other operas I have to compare are Monteverdi's "Orfeo" and Mozart's "Magic Flute".

The composer, John C. Adams, uses the "minimalist" approach to which I am also somewhat unfamiliar. The only minimalist works I've heard proir to "Nixon in China" are Gorecki's beautiful and sad, "Symphony of Sorrow" and "The Photographer" by Philip Glass.

This opera seems to sound a lot like what little of the music of Philip Glass I have heard. It also sounds a bit like Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" at times. There are really no "songs" that one can sieze, as the entire 2 1/2 hours has the same unending feel to it.

I would say that the music style makes "Nixon in China" a piece of moods and feelings rather than "beautiful melodies". These moods and feelings are dependent on the well-crafted liberetto (collection of lyrics) and expressive singing. At times, the opera becomes very intense and urgent. In this sense, "Nixon in China" is more akin to "Orfeo" than "The Magic Flute".

Through it all, "Nixon in China" is a very intriguing opera. It is a truly modern work, unlike anything by Beethoven through Stravinsky or Schoenberg. The setting and subject matter are also something new: not mythological or based on some great novel or play; but rather a diplomatic mission between two of the most important nations on the geo-political stage in our modern age: China and the USA.

The inner psychological and philosopical questions of power are also explored through the complex characterizations of Nixon, Mao, Kissenger and Cho En-lai. As a student of music, psychology and history; I found the very idea of "Nixon in China" quite interesting.

An Opera about Nixon.......2007-01-20

John Adams never was any better than on this fantastic opera. It is absolutely spectacular. I even went to see it played in Paris I think 15 years ago. He manages to integrate his minimalist approach into this masterpiece of modern music.

Fabu.......2005-11-22

I understand why opera lovers would call this minimalist. In the context of opera as a whole it is minimal, thankfully if you ask me. However, viewed in relation to modern music it is very full and sonically beautiful. Compared to Beeson's "Lizzie Borden" etc. "Nixon in China" is an homage to classic opera.

The libretto is stunningly brilliant. It gets enough attention so I won't add anything here.

The music is lyrical and addictive. You will find yourself whistling, humming or just full out singing it outloud while walking down the street. The first time you listen to it you will be completely hooked from the very beginning and be in full on gush mode by the end of Nixon's "News" aria at the end of the very first scene.

I won't mention this recording too much. Could it be better? Yes. I am simply desperate for a DVD version like the other Adams operas "el Nino" and "Death of Klingenhoffer." But US residents shouldn't complain since I paid double the price here in the Netherlands.

In the end "Nixon in China" basically uses every trick in the opera bag. It will definitely be an opera that lasts. Ten years after I heard it for the first time it is just as crisp and addictive as before.

Lastly. On a complete side note. I've heard excerpts of "Nixon in China" in the "Civilizations IV" computer game as the background music to the modern era.

getting down in the horn of africa.......2005-08-17

I can't even begin to say how much I love this disc and Volume 8 of this series. This is the most unique, fun, danceable, funky, bluesy, r&b, poppy fun and sometimes even spooky music i have heard in over a year.

just listen to the samples and be bewitched and feel your feet start to shuffle. buy it, make all your friends listen to it and they will love you for it.

funtimes await you!

A Waste of Commission Money.......2002-10-23

This terrible, trite, insipid piece of music was a waste of a commission. Unbelievably repetitive at every level. Find some of Adams' inspired earlier music rather than this tripe.

The only thing worse is experiencing a live performance...awful sets ..

The recording is fine.

Average customer rating: It Is Good When A Man Can Think For Himself An Excellent Decision By Island Maybe I just need to give it more time

Man in the Hills/Dry & Heavy Burning Spear Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hail H.I.M. Marcus Garvey Satta Massagana Who Say Jah No Dread Two Sevens Clash ASIN: B00009KTWA Release Date: 2003-06-03

Tracks:

1. Man In The Hills
2. It's Good
3. No More War
4. Black Soul
5. Lion
6. People Get Ready
7. Children
8. Mother
9. Door Peep
10. Groovy
11. Any River
12. The Sun
13. It's A Long Way Around
14. I W.I.N.
15. Throw Down Your Arms
16. Dry And Heavy
17. Wailing
18. Black Disciples
19. Shout It Out

Customer Reviews:

It Is Good When A Man Can Think For Himself.......2005-06-10

Spear mushroomed into a youth mass movement that epitomized roots with one Winston Rodney, the musical mystic from Jamaica trancing his followers into wonderful rhythm and spirituality,however one defines it's meaning...and many meanings can exist..This CD is bass heavy but fine, these 2 wonderful albums on 1 CD is a treasure...Spear and all the members of his ongoing band play well while the band always changed around the arrangements to his bedrock of early songs that somehow never dies despite the recycling going on for 35 years.
Those colors and full original artwork is missed but the notes and packaging will do.

An Excellent Decision By Island.......2005-01-30

Like the cover sleeve says, "two classic albums on one cd!" It was wise of Island Records to put these two albums ("Man In the Hills/Dry & Heavy" 1976-77) on one cd. Out of all Winston Rodney's work these two albums are the most indistinguishable from each other, the material being quite upbeat in places with hints of jazz-like horns incorporated in. Also, being sandwiched between two other classic Burning Spear albums, "Marcus Garvey" '75 and "Social Living" '78, the music company probably felt they would make more money putting these two sets together which are only slightly weaker than their immediate successor and forerunner.

It never fails with Burning Spear; every time I buy one of his albums, I'm dissappointed at first and then growing to love it later, go out and buy another one, am disappointed then grow to love it then....etc. etc. These appealed to me much more quickly than most of his stuff, though and some of the songs here are my favorites of the artist. I love "I W.I.N." and "Throw Down Your Arms." "Dry & Heavy" is really good. The first one I began to listen to a lot was "Children." "Mother" is great, also and "The Sun" is an exciting one. But their isn't a bad track on the whole cd! From beginning to end I highly recommend this; for collectors of reggae or anyone who likes music and especially for fans of Burning Spear.

There's a lot to read inside the cover insert as well.

Maybe I just need to give it more time.......2003-11-23

Maybe this cd is more for Burning Spear completists than anything else. The 2 old albums on this cd aren't essential for reggae or for Burning Spear, but it's music.

Average customer rating: Phenomenal! If you only knew.... Impressive memoir of a madman What a perfect package of art...

Sandbox - Mark Sandman Original Music Mark Sandman Manufacturer: Hi-n-Dry / KUFALA Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: What's Good for You B-Sides & Otherwise The Night Bootleg Detroit Good ASIN: B00068RDOW Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

1. Double Stripper Double Sax
2. I Can Do That
3. Tomorrow
4. Patience
5. Cocoon
6. Imaginary Song
7. Goddess
8. Jealous Dream
9. Justine
10. The Phone
11. Devils Boots
12. Born Again
13. Wig
14. 51%
15. Good Time Last Night

Tracks:

1. Riley the Dog
2. Some Other Dog
3. Snow
4. Doreen
5. Get Along
6. Monas Sister
7. Hombre
8. Hotel Room
9. Lets Not Talk
10. Bathtub
11. I Wanna Go Home
12. Deep Six
13. Livin With U
14. They Bent Me
15. Middle East
16. Early Man

Album Description

Morphine leader Mark Sandman was the inventor of a sound called "low rock" — the distinctive blend of sonorous saxophone, bass and deep grooves that, along with Mark's lyric poetry, propelled Morphine to fame. But Mark created much more than the brilliant music of Morphine. He was a tireless musical experimenter who wrote and recorded constantly throughout his life. Although Morphine and the seminal swamp-blues quartet Treat Her Right became well known and successful, much of his work was never commercially released and remains unheard — except by his large circle of friends, who he regularly commandeered to critique his latest, usually over a bottle of Patron. Sandbox brings everyone into that circle. After 5 years meticulously culling the large collection of original music, poetry and art left behind by Mark after his untimely death in 1999, the surviving members of Morphine, Bill Conway and Dana Colley, have assembled the essential Mark Sandman collection. More a musical adventure than a "greatest hits" set, the 30 songs on Sandbox are connected by the voice and the singular musical and lyrical vision of Mark Sandman. For Morphine and Treat Her Right devotees, it's a final affectionate encore. For the uninitiated, an invitation to discover the depth and scope of Mark's unique and challenging artistry. Sandbox also includes a DVD of rare and unseen footage, artifacts of Mark's career and even more Sandman music.

Customer Reviews:

Phenomenal!.......2007-04-11

If you are any sort of fan of Mark Sandman, Morphine or Treat her Right you MUST own this!

If you only knew...........2007-01-28

There is more, so much more. Dana and Billy submitted a 4 CD box set to Ryko over a year ago. Its sitting somewhere, on a shelf. Sandbox is brilliant. Mark was brilliant and continues to shine with every release.

Impressive.......2006-09-14

I loved Morphine and when Mark suddenly died, I was sad to the point where I wanted to go to the memorial concert held up in Cambridge. This collection of work shows what a loss this is. He was truly a very powerful artist and it's obvious he was a constant experimenter. I found a lot of it innovative, funny and moving. I recommend this highly for those people who are seeking to get out of their musical comfort zone and are want highly authentic and eclectic music.

memoir of a madman.......2006-03-04

Sadly, by the time I ever heard of Morphine, Mark Sandman had already past away, dying too young for reasons that I've never seen too clearly (a heart attack? Mark Sandman died of a f***ing heart attack?).
But now, as a tribute to a man who couldn't stop working, couldn't stop playing that fine music, we have this set of two Cds and a DVD. The Cds are wonderful, tracking his recordings and demos from previous bands (Treat Her Right, Hypnosonics, and more) and solo efforts. Every song is packed with a down low blues, dripping with sex.
The DVD is great, mixing live shows with low budget music videos, showing a single and solitary vision that Sandman was only begining to solidify. His interviews are wonderful. He was quiet, direct, and hated doing interviews (at least from what I could tell). Everyone should own this. Do you like Norah Jones? Buy this. Do you like Eric Clapton? Buy this. Pantera? Buy This.
Get the point?

What a perfect package of art..........2005-12-21

..created by Morphine bandmates Billy Conway & Dana Colley and featuring the many musicians who collaborated with the late, great Mark Sandman over the years. If you like Morphine, of course you owe it to yourself to obtain a copy of this CD/DVD, but you already know that. If you are unfamiliar with Mark and Morphine, treat yourself to this artful tribute to a musical great. Sandbox gives the listener a glimpse into the complex art and personality of Mark Sandman through its broad menu of musical experiments, wit & humor, sing-along pop tunes and fluid poetry. The DVD features rare interviews and watercolors by Mark. The fondness of Mark's friends for him and his gifts is the thread that unites the blues-jazz-rock music, visual art and stream-of-consciousness poetry that make up this set assembled from Sandman's vast library of unpublished music after his sudden and tragic death. Hi-n-Dry studios, founded by Sandman, publishes this boxed set and is the best source for it - so get yourself a copy and listen, listen, listen. Then go & write a poem.

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