B-Sides [Import]

1. Oggi Non Ho Fatto Niente

2. Un Po' D'aria

3. Mi Avveleno La Testa

4. Altrove

5. Perenni

6. Disco Rigido

7. Desideri

8. Stelle

9. I Am Happy

10. Realmente Felice

11. L' Ultima Cena

12. 50ab001

13. 50ab004

14. 50ab009

15. 50ab010

B-Sides,Soerba,Sony,World Music

Average customer rating: HISTORY OF PRINCE... DEFINITIVE PORTRIAT OF HIS PRIME YEARS A Genius - And His Guitar - At Work And Play Too talented for words! You're a sinner, I don't care.

The Hits/The B-Sides Prince Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music R&B & Soul | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 1999 Sign 'O' the Times Music from the Motion Picture "Purple Rain" Ultimate Prince Diamonds and Pearls ASIN: B000002MNF Release Date: 1993-09-14

Tracks:

1. When Doves Cry
2. Pop Life
3. Soft And Wet
4. I Feel For You
5. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
6. When You Were Mine
7. Uptown
8. Let's Go Crazy - Prince And The Revolution
9. 1999
10. I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
11. Nothing Compares 2 U - Prince And The New Power Generation
12. Adore
13. Pink Cashmere
14. Alphabet St. - Prince w/ Shelila E
15. Sign 'O' The Times
16. Thieves In The Temple
17. Diamonds And Pearls - Prince And The New Power Generation
18. 7 - Prince And The New Power Generation

Tracks:

1. Controversy
2. Dirty Mind
3. I Wanna Be Your Lover
4. Head
5. Do Me, Baby
6. Delirious
7. Little Red Corvette
8. I Would Die 4 U - Prince And The Revolution
9. Raspberry Beret - Prince And The Revolution
10. If I Was Your Girlfriend - Prince And Camille
11. Kiss - Prince And The Revolution
12. Peach
13. U Got The Look
14. Sexy M.F. - Prince And The New Power Generation
15. Gett Off - Prince And The New Power Generation
16. Cream - Prince And The New Power Generation
17. Pope
18. Purple Rain - Prince And The Revolution

Tracks:

1. Hello - Prince And The Revolution
2. 200 Balloons
3. Escape
4. Gotta Stop (Messin' About)
5. Horny Toad
6. Feel U Up
7. Girl - Prince And The Revolution
8. I Love U In Me
9. Erotic City - Prince And The Revolution
10. Shockadelica
11. Irrestistible Bitch
12. Scarlet Pussy - Camille
13. La, La, La, He, Hee
14. She's Always In My Hair - Prince And The Revolution
15. 17 Days - Prince And The Revolution
16. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore
17. Another Lonely Christmas - Prince And The Revolution
18. God - Prince And The Revolution
19. 4 The Tears In Your Eyes
20. Power Fantasic - Prince And The Revolution

Amazon.com essential recording

Assignment: To write 100 words on 56 songs by the greatest artist the '80s produced. Even with single edits substituting for full-length versions in a handful of cases, The Hits/The B-Sides is a mighty testament to the man we once called Prince. (For that matter, we still do.) In addition to most of his singles, from "I Wanna Be Your Lover" to "Thieves in the Temple," from "When Doves Cry" to "7," this triple-CD set throws in some worthwhile new music and a full disc of the fantastic flips that made buying 7- and 12-inches a must even when you already owned the A-side. "You can be the side effect," he mutters herein. "I'd rather be the dope." Witness some of the funkiest pharmaceuticals around. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

HISTORY OF PRINCE..........2007-07-16

The Past, Present, and Anticipating the Future.

This collection of Prince's greatest hits is without a doubt still his best, even though he has released 3 others in its wake.

The Hits include all of Prince's Top 40 hits and then on a 3rd disc introduces the B-sides that were born from his incredible top 40 hits. B-sides allow the listener to understand how Prince's music was created and how the Era's in which he created his music transformed his artistically.

Prince's music have become a microscope into his life. The Hits cover his emergence as a pop star, His reign at the top of the charts, and finally Prince straying away from the commerical world of music to a more artistic rare form that could teach today's musical youth a lesson in blazing trails rather than just strolling along one someone else created.

The Hits is a chronical of music that will forever stand the test of time in a forever changing world of music.

DEFINITIVE PORTRIAT OF HIS PRIME YEARS.......2007-04-03

It may not be a definitive portriat of his overall career since he produced many great songs(if not albums) after this box set was released but, the hits and B sides does a stellar job of capturing most of the best songs he did during his prime period

Disc one contains what people expect "When Doves Cry", "1999", "Diamonds and Pearls" etc. What makes this box set worth owning is the second and third disc. In my opinion, the second disc contains the songs that cemented his status as the eccentric genius of pop music in the 1980's with racy songs like "Dirty Mind", "Head", "If I was your Girlfriend", etc. The first disc is great and contains some of the most inventive pop songs ever produced but the rauchier second disc contains the songs that made every Prince album an event in the 1980's. Take away the rauchiness and you're left with "another pop artist" who made great songs but have no personality (like George Michael). His sexier side is what made him unique. With sexier x rated songs presenting a flipside to his accessible pop songs, he's a artist shrounded in mystery and worth a million analysis! He's a pure legend because if it and without the second disc, casual fans wouldn't be aware of the mystery that gave him longetvity.

The B Sides disc (disc 3) is pretty cool if not great. It doesn't measure up to the quality of the first two discs but, hidden gems like "She's always in my Hair", "[..] Toad", and "Erotic City" makes the disc worth checking out. If the first disc presents Prince as a inventive Pop craftsman, and the second disc showcases Prince's sexier side, then the thrid disc defines his experiemental side. At times the experimentations paid off and sometimes they didn't - making the B sides disc less consistent than the first two, but enjoyable nonetheless.

This is not a bad place to start to hear one of the best mainstream artist in pop music history. What would've made this boxset better was for them to extended it to a extra disc to include more album tracks rather than just include the hits. Since the quality of Prince music took a nosedive at the dawn of the 90's, this is the best place to hear the purple one at his most fruitful and colorful.

A Genius - And His Guitar - At Work And Play.......2007-02-12

It took the morality police a few days after the Super Bowl to catch back up with Prince. I guess he has been operating too far under the radar for the MP's to remember that back in the day he was one of their biggest targets.

But even the younger MP's have to recall that Prince became a music icon back in the 1980s, when neo-conservatism ran amuck through art. Prince had the courage to push back and this classic set shows his genius as hit after hit after hit - and a few surprises - are showcased in the 56 tracks.

The third disc of B-sides is full of rare songs that make the box set well worth the price. Not only is Prince a prolific artist, he made the singles a must for fans who wanted material not found on albums. Many of the cuts show Prince's wry sense of humor. My favorites include 200 Balloons, Shockadelica, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore and Another Lonely Christmas.

Pop Life is my favorite song, but discs one and two deliver elegance - Nothing Compares 2 U - collaborations, Alphabet St (with Sheila E) and If I was Your Girlfriend (with Camille) & cuts that may have gotten lost in the wealth of output - Thieves In The Temple and Pope.

He dominated the music industry like few artists. And it looks like Prince and his guitar are ready again to shake things up and get the MP's all hot & bothered.

Maybe for next year's big game the NFL will play it safe and dust off ancient stadium rockers ZZ Top, with the hope that the 8-track tape they'll be lip-syncing to won't snap in the equally antique machine.

Too talented for words!.......2006-08-14

Prince is a musical genius.
2 words...BUY IT. You will not regret this purchase.

You're a sinner, I don't care........2006-06-25

This set collects two discs of Prince's greatest hits, plus a bonus disc of "b-sides" which were previously unavailable on album. The hits speak for themselves; "When Doves Cry", "Kiss", "1999", "Little Red Corvette", etc. But what's really interesting to Prince fans is the "b-sides" disc. These songs were previously hard to find (unless you owned his original singles), and it's great to have them all on one disc. Some of these songs are as good as his hits. The disc even includes my personal favorite Prince song, "Erotic City". So, even if you already own all of Prince's albums, this collection is worth getting for the "b-sides" disc.

Average customer rating: not a great album, but a great collection excellent--4 1/2 stars An emblematic ride! Nice for a change It's nice when unreleased music is finally released

South Saturn Delta Jimi Hendrix Manufacturer: Experience Hendrix ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | 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: First Rays of the New Rising Sun Blues Axis: Bold As Love Band of Gypsys Electric Ladyland ASIN: B000002P7R Release Date: 1997-10-07

Tracks:

1. Look Over Yonder
2. Little Wing
3. Here He Comes (Lover Man)
4. South Saturn Delta
5. Power Of Soul
6. Message To The Universe (Message To Love)
7. Tax Free
8. All Along The Watch Tower
9. The Stars That Play With Laughing Sam's Dice
10. Midnight
11. Sweet Angel (Angel)
12. Bleeding Heart
13. Pali Gap
14. Drifter's Escape
15. Midnight Lightning

Customer Reviews:

not a great album, but a great collection.......2006-12-17

After Electric Ladyland, this is probably the Hendrix CD that I enjoy the most (I am only missing a few scattered studio releases). While it doesn't hold together as an album, being a compilation, it contains a lot of really incredible songs. The production throughout is fantastic, punchy and clear. Many of these tunes were unfinished studio projects post-Electric Ladyland, and as such a lot of them are very dense and complicated productions. Plentiful guitar overdubs abound, and some of Jimi's most memorable solo playing can be found here as well. Overall, these songs find Hendrix on a serious soul/funk tip, with a lot of very bassy, solid grooves and rhythmic composition. Suffice to say, this makes for great head-nodding material, and when you toss a crazy wah solo on top of it all its pure aural bliss.

I have always percieved the nutty, freaked-out "The Stars that Play With Laughing Sam's Dice" as the halfway point, dividing a distinct first and second half to the album. The first half is just beautiful, and rocks straight through, from the manic blues-rock of "Look Over Yonder" to the unbelievable funk/fusion of "Power of Soul"; an incredibly complex tune, with a 2 1/2 minute intro that is a hugely intricate sequence of call-and-response riffs over this monstrous Buddy Miles funk beat. This whole song is one my all-time favorites of Hendrix', and it's very different stylistically from much of his other work. The second half of the cd is more diverse, containing a lot of the unfinished and alternate take cuts. This makes for more interesting listening to a Hendrix fan, but is not quite as satisfying. Highlights include the mellow, hyptnotic instrumental "Pali Gap", a very early drum-machine driven prototype of "Angel", and an interesting alternate take of "All Along the Watchtower". Also worth noting is the other Dylan cover, "Drifter's Escape", which has a lot of the same energy as Watchtower. The CD wraps up with a rare solo performance of Hendrix sitting in a chair playing the blues. As is the case with such b-side material, its not the greatest performance, but the intimacy of the recording is such that you can hear him tapping his foot on the floor. A great compilation, recommended for any rock fan and essential to any Hendrix collection.

excellent--4 1/2 stars.......2006-08-02

This cd is a must for anyone who loves Jimi Hendrix. Although a few of the songs are unfinished, there is so much to love on this cd. The alternate versions of Little Wing and Angel are awesome, while songs like Pali Gap, Midnight, South Southern Delta are just amazing. Unfinished songs by Jimi still blow away almost all other music and these songs illustrate how amazing he was as a guitarist and songwriter. This cd is an exceelent companion to First Rays of the New Rising Sun.

An emblematic ride!.......2006-06-20

This is one of these musical treasures of the golden bequeath of Hendrix: you will enter into the kaleidoscopic universe of the Godfather of the guitar. And so you will experiment a magical and mysterious tour through every one of these set of 14 invaluable songs, never released domestically on CD.

Apart of the abundant information contained in the booklet, you will be able to analyze the different moods along this worthy CD.

Here he comes is a true lesson of how to get visceral sounds from the guitar; a true futurist piece. South Saturn Delta is simply an anthological work.

My most sincere recommendation for you to acquire it. One additional reason to understand why his name, despite the elapsed years not only holds by itself but thence, of the Harlem improves exponentially like the good wine.

Nice for a change.......2005-11-10

The only reason I bought this was for the track "Pali Gap", which was originaly on the now deleted (but one of my favourite LPs) the "Rainbow Bridge" album. After Jimi died, so young and unexpectedly, he left a lot of unreleased and half finished material. This material became the main contents of albums released after Electic Ladyland. Some of these LPs are now deleted and re-issued in other forms since the Hendrix family won back the rights. South Southern Delta is one of these re-issues.

I wasn't expecting a lot but I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Although mainly a collection of unreleased jams and half finished songs- if you've already heard the "Are you Experienced" "Axis Bold As Love", and "Electric Ladyland" albums, it's quite refreshing to put on something different.

Although there maybe the odd number you may want to give a miss there also some gems to discover too. I liked the version of, "Message of Love" even better then the "Band of Gypsy's" version, which is saying something since that was my all time favourite Hendrix song. It sounds very much like he recorded that particular number with the Woodstock line up. Power of Soul also sounds like the same line up and seems to be taken from the now deleted Crash Landing LP. There are some good jam numbers including the excellent, "Midnight" with its earthy middle eighth section. Although SSD is not as slick a package as albums recorded whilst he was alive, it still a pleasure to listen to the new direction he was developing at the time.

It's nice when unreleased music is finally released.......2005-10-24

And then you finally get the album that has this music thats been out a while. Hendrix is a man with only 3 studio albums but everything else he did was outside of the experiance and all over the place with many musicians and concerts. Hendrix music is pure greatness in the rock and blues genre. He has lots of music other then his studio albums like South Saturn Delta, released many years after his death. Rare unreleased tracks that just plane rock like anything else hes ever done. some of his best work is on this album. Heck its probably even better then Axis: Bold as Love. Too bad he wasn't around for its release. He is truly one of the very best guitarist is rock and roll history. He will be remembered for all time to come. Jimi Hendrix is a guitar god and South Saturn Delta is a wonderful delight of music awesomeness! Listen to the whole darn thing loud and with open ears, because you're in for a treat.

Average customer rating: Great CD! More songs should have been included Exquisite! It's all about who you think of when you listen to this..... I bought it for "I Will Remember You" and now I love the whole album!

Rarities, B-Sides & Other Stuff Sarah McLachlan Manufacturer: Nettwerk Canada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Freedom Sessions [EP] [ENHANCED CD] Solace Touch Live Acoustic Fumbling Towards Ecstasy ASIN: B000005RQQ Release Date: 1996-06-17

Tracks:

1. Dear God
2. I Will Remember You
3. Fear [LunaSol Remix]
4. Gloomy Sunday [Live]
5. Full of Grace
6. Song for a Winter's Night
7. Blue
8. Drawn to the Rhythm [Live]
9. Shelter [Violin Mix]
10. As the End Draws Near [Extended Remix] - Manufacture, Sarah McLachlan
11. Vox [Extended Remix]
12. Into the Fire [Extended Remix]
13. Possession [Rabbit in the Moon Remix]

Amazon.com

The Sarah McLachlan cottage industry rolls with Rarities. This disc of hard-to-finds and extended remixes offers some choice morsels for casual fans and a whole plateful for the faithful. The Freedom Sessions proved that McLachlan can do some nice stuff with a cover tune, and she offers a sweet handful here. Fellow Canadians Gordon Lightfoot and Joni Mitchell get lushed-out respectively with "Song For A Winter's Night" and "Blue," and McLachlan also works her magic with XTC's "Dear God" and the Billie Holiday classic "Gloomy Sunday." Each is dark, but engaging, like so much of McLachlan's own material, including this set's brooding "Full of Grace" and "I Will Remember You." --Michael Ruby

Album Description

Never released in the U.S., this 1996 collection features 13of the Canadian singer/ songwriter's best B-sides, covers, rarities & soundtrack contributions, 1987-1996. Housed in a double gatefold slipcase, it includes 'Possession' (Rabbit In The Moon Remix), 'I Will Remember You' (from the film 'Last Of The Mohicans'), covers of XTC's 'Dear God', Gordon Lightfoot's 'Song For A Winter's Night' & Joni Mitchell's 'Blue', plus live cuts & more mixes! A Nettwerk release. The full title is 'Rarities, B-sides, And Other Stuff'.

Album Details

Includes Various Rarities and B-Sides Previously Unavailable Elsewhere. Also Include S an Enhanced CD-ROM Track with Videos and More.

Customer Reviews:

Great CD!.......2007-02-13

I must admit that I don't usually like reviewing CD's and I must admit that I only listen to a few songs on this CD but if it came with only those songs, it would still be worth it.

I've been a Sarah fan for quite some time and, by accident, I discovered she did a hauntingly beautiful cover of "Gloomy Sunday." I searched high and low to find that this song was only on the CD Rarities, B-sides & Other Stuff which I promptly bought off of amazon.

Unfortunately, the first CD arrived cracked. I was heartbroken as I tore into the package wanting to listen to that beautiful song and realized I had to wait even more. The second delivery was uneventful (save for some neighbours stealing my mail) and I was soon able to grace my ears with this magnificent song.

I've already admitted I haven't listened to much of the rest of the CD though the track listing is impressive, boasting songs which are - you guess it - "Rarities, B-sides & Other stuff." You'll find familiar names in possibly unfamiliar sounds and remixes and unless you're much more dedicated a fan than I am, some of these songs will be new to you.

I encourage you to give the entire Cd a listen but if you're like me and only purchase it for one song you still will not be disappointed.

More songs should have been included.......2006-12-25

Rarities, B-Sides, and Other Stuff is a collection of remixed songs(Fear, Shelter, As The End Draws Near, Vox, Into the Fire, Possession), and songs Sarah McLachlan covered(XTC's Dear God, Gordon Lightfoot's Song For A Winter's night, Joni Mitchel's Blue); recorded live(Drawn To The Rhythm, Gloomy Sunday); and written and contributed for several films(I Will Remember You from Brothers McMullen, Full Of Grace from Moll Flanders).

The controversial Dear God is raging and emotional. Melancholic tracks I Will Remember You, Full Of Grace, Song For A Winter's night, and Shelter are moving and captivating. Gloomy Sunday and Fear are dark. Uptempo 80s sounding Vox, bass heavy Into The Fire, and Celtic sounding Drawn To The Rhythm may leave your foot tapping for the duration of these songs. Less interesting songs are Blue, As The End Draws Near, and Possession. What will keep you listening to the aforementioned three songs however is McLachlan's beautiful vocals. Outstanding tracks are the studio and longer version of I Will Remember You, and Shelter which is performed accompanied only by electric violin, electric viola, and bass guitar.

Extended remix of Vox should have not been included in the CD since it appears on Touch. There are also songs recorded prior to the release of Rarities that should have made its way to this CD - McLachlan's cover of Cat Stevens' Sad Lisa and Peter Gabriel's Solsbury Hill.

Exquisite!.......2006-09-28

Sarah is at her best here. Her beautiful and one-of-a-kind voice could never be matched by anyone else. Even without all the techno and brilliant synths, she would stand above most any other vocalist out there today! I have had this album for years, and have never grown tired of it. What a God-send Sarah is!

It's all about who you think of when you listen to this............2006-04-21

This CD has the most incredible rendition of A Winter's Night that I've ever heard. And you know those moments in your life when music can bring something back to you, so close, so intense-- that you can breathe it, feel it, live it all again? What a gift that is. I swear this music gives parts of my life back to me all over again and it is truly bittersweet. This is for heartache, for beauty, and for life-- and for whoever you will always love, deeply and completely, without thought, sense or reservation. Enjoy.

I bought it for "I Will Remember You" and now I love the whole album! .......2005-10-19

If you have never heard of Sarah McLachlan then it is time you were properly introduced! This is such a great cd! Forget the fact that it's an import and that you may have to pay a little extra for it! It's worth EVERY penny!! Sarah McLachlan has a voice that is both captivating and wonderfully haunting. I find this cd relaxing, but not so much that you drift off. Alot of Sarah's lyrics are very good, as well! A good number of them provoke thoughts in one area or another. As for her songs themselves....some are bitter-sweet, some have a funky beat or different melody to them, and some will make you marvel at her talent. SUCH complex, gorgeous music!! Buy Rarities, B-Sides, & Other Stuff for yourself and be amazed.


My favorite songs off of this album: I Will Remember You; The primary reason why I bought this album. This is a beautiful ballad and would be worthy of being titled a classic! Very good lyrics!, Fear; I love the funky beat to it! Plus Sarah's voice!, Possession; Read the lyrics to this one! At the same time they are both flirtatious (the chorus in particular) and full of yearning. Wow!, Shelter; The violins mix so well with this song! Just awesome!


My one and only complaint about this cd is regarding the song Dear God; It's one of the BIGGEST, most impudent, loads of blasphemy I've ever heard in my life!! HA! Has she no faith in our almighty God? It's a pity really. But she does have rights to express her thoughts. As much right as I have to express mine regarding her song. This is my opinion. You may give me a low grade for it but see if I care, for I will stand up for my religion.

Average customer rating: Made me a big fan Approximately the best box set ever A bit more info... Great Box Set Filled With Low Rarities and Surprises A quality band

A Lifetime of Temporary Relief: 10 Years of B-Sides & Rarities Low Manufacturer: Chairkickers Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Dream Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Long Division Trust I Could Live in Hope Things We Lost in the Fire Secret Name ASIN: B0002BO0EO Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

1. Lullaby (Demo)
2. Cut (Demo)
3. Heartbeat
4. Peanut Butter Toast And American Bandstand
5. Tired
6. I Started A Joke
7. The Plan (Demo)
8. Prisoner (Demo)
9. Prisoner
10. Tomorrow One
11. Turning Over
12. Bright
13. Walk You Out
14. Tear Down
15. Standby
16. David & Jude
17. Cheek

Tracks:

1. Venus
2. Boyfriends & Girlfriends
3. Surf
4. No Need (Version 1)
5. Be There
6. Lift
7. Joan Of Arc
8. Long Long Long
9. Lion/Lamb (Demo)
10. Will The Night (Demo)
11. Last Breath
12. Joan Of Arc (20 Below Mix)
13. Old Man Song
14. Try Try Try
15. Lord, Can You Hear Me?
16. Venus (Time Stereo Dub Mix)
17. Those Girls (Song For Nico)
18. Silent Track 1
19. Bonus Track 1
20. Bonus Track 2
21. Bonus Track 3

Tracks:

1. I Remember
2. Kindly Blessed
3. Blue-Eyed Devil
4. Sleep At The Bottom
5. When You Walked
6. Back Home Again
7. Don't Drop The Baby
8. Surfer Girl
9. Blowin' In The Wind
10. Open Arms
11. ...I Love
12. Carnival Queen
13. Overhead
14. Don't Carry It All
15. Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me
16. Because You Stood Still
17. Fearless
18. Shots & Ladders

Customer Reviews:

Made me a big fan.......2007-03-22

Before I bought this boxset, I had listened only to "Trust" and "The great distroyer". They where already a great band for me. But after, they became classic.
This fine collection of songs and videos are a demonstration of artists facing different stages of music production: demos, b-sides, collaborations, covers, live. And they are so good at them! Watching the videos, I was shocked with Sparhawk's onstage attitude.
This box will get you into low. Highly recommended.

Approximately the best box set ever.......2005-08-10

The band Low is a treasure and this box set is a gift. The videos of their "greatest hits" on the fourth disk alone make this collection worth buying. Low's other disks including the Great Destroyer are all terrific, but I suggest that this box set is a place to start if you haven't heard them.

What does Low sound like? A couple of the covers they chose seem revealing: The Beatles' Long Long Long and Pink Floyd's Fearless. Quiet and powerful. They are a band of great vocals and harmony, exceptional and sympathetic instrumentation, and they seem to control time.

Even though there are many great songs in the box set, my favorite song here has to be Low's cover of the Journey song Open Arms. I can't help it and I can't explain the appeal of the song and why I gladly anticipate the part where the singer's voice cracks. I listened to the song ten times in a row when I first got the set and numerous repeat listenings to it over the past six months. To put this in perspective, I watch American Idol and I don't care for anything I hear on the show, but I listen to Low's skewed version Open Arms and find it to be completely appealing.

Something else odd: I find the video for the song Words to be extremely comforting to watch. In black and white, the band sits in a boat on a frozen lake. It captures Duluth perfectly.

One other thing I note about Low is that they are the greatest punk band since the Velvet Underground. To play so slowly and quietly and in harmony against the background of a noisy world is the most radical form of music available. Completely defiant, engaging, religious, scary.

A bit more info..........2004-10-19

Here's a slightly more detailed tracklisting in regard to the musical contents on this set-

Disc 1:
01 Lullaby (demo)
02 Cut (demo)
03 Heartbeat (Live at American University, Washington D.C.)1994
04 Peanut Butter Toast and American Bandstand (When I'm Hungry, I Eat: Songs About Food | GMZ001)1996
05 Tired (Low e.p. | shine 48 Australia) 1994
06 I Started a Joke (Jabberjaw...Pure Sweet Hell compilation)1996
07 The Plan (demo)
08 Prisoner (demo)
09 Prisoner (The Curtain Hits The Cast lp bonus track) 1996
10 Tomorrow One (The Curtain Hits The Cast lp bonus track) 1996
11 Turning Over (finally... e.p.| Yard U.K. 22) 1996
12 Bright (version 2) (outtake from The Curtain Hits The Cast sessions)
13 Walk You Out (outtake from The Curtain Hits The Cast sessions)
14 Tear Down (outtake from The Curtain Hits The Cast sessions)
15 Standby (outtake from The Curtain Hits The Cast sessions)
16 David & Jude (previously unreleased)
17 Cheek (Duplex Planet compilation)

Disc 2:
01 Venus (SP-392 7") 1997
02 Boyfriends & Girlfriends (SP-392 7") 1997
03 Surf (Australian compilation track)
04 No Need (version 1) (Dirty Three/Low TG183) 1997
05 Be There (version 1) (Over The Ocean U.K. B-side)
06 Lift (The Paper 7" split- Papercut 004) 1997
07 Joan of Arc (TUGS-001 7") 1997
08 Long Long Long (TUGS-001 7") 1997
09 Lion/Lamb (demo from Secret Name sessions)
10 Will the Night (demo from Secret Name sessions)
11 Last Breath (Secret Name lp bonus track) 1999
12 Joan of Arc (20 Below Mix) 1999
13 Old Man Song (Secret Name lp bonus track) 1999
14 Try Try Try (Secret Name Japanese cd)
15 Lord, Can You Hear Me (A Tribute to Spacemen 3"- rgirl2)1998
16 Venus (Time Stereo Dub mix) (Tigerstyle cd split) 2001
17 Those Girls (song for Nico) (Tigerstyle cd split) 2001

Disc 3:
01 I Remember (alternate take, B-side of Immune single)
02 Kindly Blessed (Secretly Canadian compilation)
03 Blue-Eyed Devil (TELEconned: We Want the Airwaves- TRG 89380-2) 1998
04 Sleep at the Bottom (Transient Waves 7" split- rgirl4) 1998
05 When You Walked (Shanti Project Collection- Badman Records)
06 Back Home Again (Take Me Home: A Tribute To John Denver BRCD995) 2000
07 Don't Drop the Baby (previously unreleased)
08 Surfer Girl (Live In Belgium)
09 Blowin' in the Wind (Duluth Does Dylan- Spinout Records) 2000
10 Open Arms
11 ... I Love
12 Carnival Queen (Naked In The Afternoon: A Tribute to Jandek- SUM 10) 2000
13 Overhead (Dinosaur Act B-side TUGS-024) 2000
14 Don't Carry it All (outtake from Things We Lost In The Fire sessions)
15 Last Night I Dreamt that Somebody Loved Me(CKM003 7") 2001
16 Because You Stood Still (CKM003 7") 2001
17 Fearless (Canada e.p.- Rough Trade) 2002
18 Shots & Ladders 2 (Canada e.p.- Rough Trade) 2002

Great Box Set Filled With Low Rarities and Surprises .......2004-08-16

This superb 4-Disc box set of rarities, live tracks and demos will prove to be a delight for all Low fans. This is definitely NOT an elaborate best-of sampler of the world's greatest slow-core/sad-core band as virtually none of the offerings on hand were culled from their previously released CDs. All of the tracks are relatively obscure and were either never before released or were available on strictly limited edition small label singles. Disc 4 is a DVD that includes a surplus of live music videos (as part of the "Closer Than That" film) as well as several documentaries.

This set has been out since July 20th but Amazon has still not updated the correct tracklisting. For the record, then, A LIFETIME OF TEMPORARY RELIEF: 10 YEARS OF B-SIDES AND RARITIES consists of the following:

Disc 1:
01 Lullaby (demo)
02 Cut (demo)
03 Heartbeat
04 Peanut Butter Toast and American Bandstand
05 Tired
06 I Started a Joke
07 The Plan (demo)
08 Prisoner (demo)
09 Prisoner
10 Tomorrow One
11 Turning Over
12 Bright
13 Walk You Out
14 Tear Down
15 Standby
16 David & Jude
17 Cheek

Disc 2:
01 Venus
02 Boyfriends & Girlfriends
03 Surf
04 No Need (Version 1)
05 Be There
06 Lift
07 Joan of Arc
08 Long Long Long
09 Lion/Lamb (demo)
10 Will the Night (demo)
11 Last Breath
12 Joan of Arc (20 Below Mix)
13 Old Man Song
14 Try Try Try
15 Lord, Can You Hear Me
16 Venus (Time Stereo Dub mix)
17 Those Girls (song for Nico)

Disc 3:
01 I Remember
02 Kindly Blessed
03 Blue-Eyed Devil
04 Sleep at the Bottom
05 When You Walked
06 Back Home Again
07 Don't Drop the Baby
08 Surfer Girl
09 Blowin' in the Wind
10 Open Arms
11 ... I Love
12 Carnival Queen
13 Overhead
14 Don't Carry it All
15 Last Night I Dreamt that Somebody Loved Me
16 Because You Stood Still
17 Fearless
18 Shots & Ladders

Disc 4: DVD
- Documentaries: Closer Than That (includes live videos for Will the Night, Weight of Water, Don't Understand, Immune, Home, Dinosaur Act, Words, Shame, Over The Ocean, Canada, Looking Out For Hope), In the Fishtank, and Making of Trust

A quality band.......2004-08-06

It's funny how Amazon's page for this box set only lists 10 tracks in the track listing. In fact, there are over 50 songs spread out over 3 CDs, and there is a double-sided DVD which features 3 documentary films and all of Low's music videos to date. If you want to see a more complete track listing, visit chairkickers.com.

You also get a nice booklet with liner notes for all of the songs and lots and lots of pictures..

I really enjoyed the music videos. Before I picked up this box set, I had only ever seen the videos for "Words" and "Shame," so getting to see the others was a treat. I thought the video for "Canada" was very clever - I thought that letting Alan and Mimi's daughter hold one of the red balloons from the "Shame" video was a nice touch.

The documentaries are great, especially "Closer Than That." I've always been of the opinion that Low is a great band, but after seeing these documentaries I am more certain of that opinion than ever. Even though Low tends to attract only modest-sized audiences when they tour, I'm impressed by the care and dedication that they put into their music.

Sometimes people will say that "Low isn't for everybody" but I think that's a shame because while Low may sound different from most other bands, they are really do make great music that deserves a much wider audience. Anyone who likes to hear music by musicians who really care about their music should listen to Low.

Average customer rating: Not over-rated Even more genius! Good music; poor video quality Worth it for True Fans Enjoyable, but pricey.

Spitting Feathers, 5 B-Sides and 1 Video [EP] Thom Yorke Manufacturer: Wea Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Airbag/How Am I Driving? [EP] [Limited Edition] Com Lag (2Plus2IsFive) Itch Street Spirit (Fade Out) [UK #1] Bodysong ASIN: B000JJS2X4 Release Date: 2006-12-04

Tracks:

1. Drunkk Machine
2. Rat's Nest
3. Jetstream
4. Harrowdown Hill [Extended Mix]
5. Iluvya

Album Description

Japanese release features 6 tracks plus 2 enhanced videos for 'Harrowdown Hill' & 'Analyse'. The audio tracks are 'Harrowdown Hill', 'The Drunk Machine', 'A Rat's Nest', 'Jetstream', 'Harrowdownhill' (extended mix) & 'Iluvya'. XL Recordings. 2006.

Album Details

Japanese Only EP from the Radiohead Frontman, Released in Association with his First Solo Album "The Eraser". The Tracks Are "The Drunkk Machine", "a Rat's Nest", "Jetstream", "Harrowdown Hill (Extended Mix)", and "Iluvya". The Disc is also Enhanced with the Promotional Video Clips of "Harrowdown Hill" and "Analyse".

Customer Reviews:

Not over-rated.......2007-02-23

People that are ordering this album are forgetting that fact that you are ordering an IMPORT cd. Needless to say, it comes from another country. Take the price increase into affect once you realize that fact. Album is wonderful and is NOT over-rated or overly pricey, contrary to popular belief.

Even more genius!.......2007-02-19

Although I have downloaded the iTunes versions of every song on this CD, I didn't have the video. In fact, I didn't have a hard copy of the songs, which is why I ordered this CD.

Not to mention, the artwork and packaging is as brilliant as the "The Eraser." Good artwork on a CD always grabs my attention. Stanly Donwood's artwork for this CD series is captivating, none more so than his work for "The Eraser." If I could, I would have prints in my home. However, since his prints were limited, it's a loss I regret. It was too late by the time I discovered "Thom Yorke's" music.

Now that I own this CD, I can say without doubt all the songs are undeniably astonishing, and perhaps slightly different from the other "Eraser" EP's. The difference could be just my imagination - I'm not sure.

Whilst "Thom Yorke's" talent (and recording technique) maintain a grip on my imagination, I can't help wonder why some of these songs weren't part of "The Eraser" project itself. I'm thinking of songs such as "Jetstream," "Iluvya," "A Rat's Nest" and, "The Drunk Machine" from another EP.

Yet, I daren't carp. It would do me no good.

These songs are haunting, and play 'round and 'round in ones mind. They are recorded with remarkable precision over and above the attention paid to the smallest detail contained in them.

It follows for me to refer to the sequencing of this EP. Whomever sequenced this EP nailed it well. Other EP's with the same or similar songs sometimes can be a bit unbalanced. Since sequencing can make or break a project I find this is not the case for this project.

Those in to a degree of comparison among past recordings (and technique) by "Thom Yorke" and "Radiohead," bewilder me somehow. Such assessments make it difficult to understand any reason for drawing attention away from this CD. What one hears on these B-sides (if that's what they really are, as I consider them A-sides) is unparalleled artistry. Such artistry does not require vulgar flash. Glitz would be too much for "Yorke" - or "Radiohead."

I should think over the years, "Radiohead" and "Thom Yorke" fans (if that's what we are-, horrid word fan) can rationally forecast a varying degree of artistic expression after each excursion into a studio. Funnily enough, though, they never lose their established essence. With "Thom Yorke's" "Spitting Feathers" and "The Eraser" that is exactly what one gets, a different form of artistry - but one knows it is the work of "Thom Yorke." There is artistic skill on this CD (and "The Eraser") well beyond what one normally hears everywhere else these days.

As a classical music connoisseur, I have nonetheless, always been a "Zep" fan, as well as a fan of others in the same genre.

Even so, the work of "Thom Yorke" (and "Radiohead") fit a style of expression that is unique. "Thom Yorke" simply cannot be compared to anyone nor suppressed. Since "Thom Yorke" and "Radiohead" are new to me, there is unquestionably a wealth of imagination and inspiration in their entire catalog, which I'm reveling in. This speaks to the power of the right music in great motion pictures. In fact, the movie "A Scanner Darkly" introduced me to "Thom Yorke" and "Radiohead."

As a result, for me, these songs alone are well worth the coin. To be sure, this rare CD will (one day) cost three times as much from those who sell out-of-print rare LP's, rare CD's, and press packs.

Lastly, the video is marvelous. Although I don't excessively praise music videos often, I must say I like the "Harrowdown Hill" video. The imagery and subject matter is relevant. The video is a bonus for those who have only seen it online. I had only seen it once. Thus, I welcome this CD. It has everything music lovers want.

Good music; poor video quality.......2007-02-07

This EP is very overpriced. Though I like the music tracks that are on it, it's just not worth the price. The quality of the video (as in the encoding, not the production) is so low that that doesn't add much value to the purchase either. I'd venture to guess you could find a higher-quality encoding of the video on bittorrent somewhere. This purchase is only for the most most hardcore fans and collectors.

Worth it for True Fans.......2007-02-07

It's more from Mr. Yorke. Need I say more?

Enjoyable, but pricey........2007-01-14

Spitting Feathers is a fine little collection of 5 b-sides. One of them is a remix of "Harrowdown Hill", but the others are all brand new (although I assume they were available on Japanese singles or someplace). It makes for an interesting EP that does a good job of complementing The Eraser. There are a couple songs on here that I like better than those that made the LP cut. "Iluvya" is a silly idea, but it makes for a strangely endearing song. The remix of "Harrowdown Hill" is better than the original.

The only real negative about this collection is its price. I managed to find a used version for $5 at my local shop. It's a no-brainer at that price. At listprice, though, it's probably only worth it for hardcore Yorke fans.

Average customer rating: Awesome as usual better than expected MY FAV BAND. Odds and Sods Collections Are Never Perfect LIKE THE DEFTONES?... Check it out then.

B-Sides & Rarities Deftones Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Rebels | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Team Sleep Saturday Night Wrist Around the Fur Deftones Adrenaline ASIN: B0009S3HI0 Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. Savory
2. Wax and Wayne
3. Change (In the House of Flies) (Acoustic)
4. Simple Man
5. Sinatra
6. No Ordinary Love
7. Teenager
8. Crenshaw Punch/I'll Throw Rocks At You
9. Black Moon
10. If Only Tonight We Could Sleep
11. Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
12. Digital Bath (Acoustic)
13. Chauffeur
14. Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away) (Acoustic)

Tracks:

1. 7 Words
2. Bored
3. My Own Summer
4. Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)
5. Change (In the House of Flies)
6. Back to School (Mini Maggit)
7. Digital Bath
8. Minerva
9. Hexagram
10. Bloody Cape
11. Engine Number 9

Album Description

A metallic rush of guitars and thundering drums, Deftones' music both epitomizes the hard-and-fast glory of post-grunge alt-metal and blows it wide open with innovation. As the Northern California-bred quintet evolved through a string of acclaimed albums and incessant, high-velocity touring, they also incorporated modern rock influences including The Cure and The Smiths into their Soundgarden/Tool/Rage Against the Machine/Pantera-inspired sonics. Now Maverick's new compilation sheds light on lesser-known output with covers, unreleased mixes, video B-Roll, and other choice rarities.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome as usual.......2007-02-23

All I have to say is that this album rocks. The music selection is great. Their cov er of No Ordinary Love by Sade is one of my favorite covers ever done. Simple Man could of been done a little bit better but i'm sure Lynard Skynard would of been proud. They rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

better than expected.......2007-01-14

i put off buying this partly from some of the press it was getting but it's not bad at all. the dvd's ok, nothing to get excited about unless you're pretty hardcore but the cd's better then it's getting credit for. a nice surprize. i for one think the covers are great listens. it's a much better "B-Sides & Rarities type" package then the other's i've heard. i'd reccomend it.

MY FAV BAND. .......2007-01-10

DEFTONES ARE MY FAV BAND, TO ME THEY ARE EVERYTHING I LOVE ABOUT ROCK, METAL AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC. DEFTONES SACTO, CA.

Odds and Sods Collections Are Never Perfect.......2006-12-29

First off, the DVD is great, and that's probably the reason most people buy this set. It's nice to have all the videos in one place. As for the CD, it's a mish-mash and suffers as a result, but that's to be expected. Most of the songs on here are just curiosities, especially the four reworked/acoustic versions of older songs. You probably won't revisit them too often, with the possible exception of the acoustic "Be Quiet and Drive" which is very compelling. Then there are EIGHT covers, which vary in quality. The Deftones' interpretations of "Savory" and "The Chauffeur" are fantastic, and "Simple Man" and "No Ordinary Love" are also unique and good. "Wax and Wane" is not a very good song in its own right, so I don't care for the cover. Unfortunately, "If Only Tonight We Could Sleep" and "Please Please Please..." just aren't great covers. Finally, there are two Deftones originals, "Crenshaw Punch" and "Black Moon." The first is a great addition to their catalogue, while the latter is purely a rap song which I don't like. In terms of pacing, the disc is great until the four-song set of "Black Moon"-"If Only Tonight We Could Sleep"-"Please Please Please..."-"Digital Bath (acoustic)," which almost kills it, though it's revived by "The Chauffeur." All in all, you're sure to enjoy several of these tracks (at least "Savory" and "The Chauffeur") as a Deftones fan, but you're also likely to find at least a couple of songs to be lacking.

LIKE THE DEFTONES?... Check it out then........2006-09-04

Softer feel, nice alternative and vibe. And if you like this CD you will likely buy "Team Sleep"...what Chino transitioned to from this CD, I believe.

Average customer rating: ingenuous great old ep Damien rice "What makes her come?" Tiding Us Over

B-Sides Damien Rice Manufacturer: Vector Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: O 9 Woman Like a Man Unplayed Piano Cannonball ASIN: B0002IQFCW Release Date: 2004-08-03

Tracks:

1. The Professor...(Live at Cornucopia) - (from Blower's Daughter )
2. Lonelil y (original demo) - (from Cannonball or Woman Like A Man )
3. Woman Like a Man (live unplugged) - (from Cannonball )
4. Moody Mooday - (from Cannonball )
5. Delicate (live in Dublin) - (from Volcano )
6. Volcano (instrumental)
7. Volcano (?97 demo)

Album Description

Damien Rice has quite simply taken the music world by storm.From ecstatic reviews to winning the third annual Shortlist Music Prize honoring the most adventurous and creative albums by emerging artists, Damien offers his new legion of admirers and friends in the States an EP of B-sides previously released outside the U.S. These seven stunning tracks will undoubtedly whet the appetite while fans await his forthcoming record.

Customer Reviews:

ingenuous.......2007-03-31

I love Damien Rice. I also have "O" and "9 Crimes". I bought "B-Sides" for the track "Woman Like A Man." What can I say? He seems to know what some of us are thinking, but of course, wouldn't be appropriate to say out loud. Damien does, he says it out loud, and it makes you wonder, how does he know. He's a incredibly talented musician, lyricist and singer. If you're willing to go a little deeper, I recommend anything by Damien Rice.

great old ep.......2007-03-09

how much you want this is determined by how much you love Damien Rice, if you have both albums and love every track then go ahead and buy this; if you only like his hit songs on his albums you probably wont dig this as it's very rough and raw.

Damien rice .......2007-01-06

the album is really great.
I really liked it
the cost is quite reasonable.
I also liked the packaging

"What makes her come?".......2006-07-13

I'm a huge fan of Damien, for out of most new acts he is the only one with the guts to really create something new, fresh and different. He tries to give us a taste of something we've never had the opportunity to experience before. 'B-Sides' is no exception. While not as solid as 'O', I say this only because it's not as long, for the musical selection here is still very strong.

Damien starts us off with 'The Professor & La Fille Danse' which is the most effective track here. It's musical arrangment perfectly fits the lyrical message about the using of women for pleasure. The song describes, in a somewhat explicit and disturbing nature, the fact that this man knows nothing about this woman. The line "and the d*ck left inside only half understood her" perfectly (while vulgarly) explains the predicament that this poor woman is being used for a purpose.

The next track is 'Lonelil y', which appeared on the single for Cannonball (another brilliant track) and this song, while not as strong as the previous, has a possitive message about love and being with the ones you love. None of us want to be lonely. I like the lyrical message in this song, almost as if they took their relationship for granted and then realized they'd rather be together. The chorus chanting "your coming home" and you believe that.

'Woman like a Man' is one of my favorite tracks by Damien. This song is ellegantly done with beautiful harmonizing. The song itself is a little difficult to follow, I'm still trying to figure out what he's getting at, but I think I got it. It appears as if he's pointing out the role-factors of the sexes today, how men and or women want the bennifits received by the other sex and that sex alone. That's just my take though...

I LOVE 'Moody Mooday' if not for the brilliant lyrics then for the way Damien tackles this song. There's a track on 'O' that makes me feel this same way, and that track is 'Cold Water'. On that song, Damien sings as if he were drowning. You believe him. Here it's the same. He sings "I find it hard to breath" and he sings this with such strain in his voice you know he's struggling to deliver each word. The lyrics are deep in their simplicity, and wording it the way he has, with "why d'you have to break free" almost as if she was his captive and then "why d'you have to phone" letting you know she left him in an impersonal mannor but then his comment "someone else you'd rather phone" leads you to believe it was never personal. I personally think she's a hooker...but that's just my take on the song.

The live cut of 'Delicate' is a little to soft. I just think it was poorly recorded. I know it's live but it's no where near as polished as the live cut of 'The Professor...' It's still a wonderful song, it just loses a bit in the translation.

The album closes out with an instrumental and demo version of 'Volcano' which suceeds on both efforts. The instrumental is beautiful but to me it's the demo that stands out as one of my favorite additions to this album. It's raw and downplayed, slow and passionate and it really adds to the umph you get from the powerful lyrics of an immature and maybe even quilty relationship. I just love the whole feel of it.

So there you have it. Yet another brilliant offering from Damien, and something that should hold us over until his next album...let's just pray it comes soon!

Tiding Us Over.......2006-05-25

Damien Rice's "B-Sides", while not the best stand-alone album ever produced, contains a few reworked tracks that are certainly worth hearing. These B-Sides can't (and don't) really work as a stand-alone album. They lack a clear sense of purpose, the kind that's seen in his previous effort, "O." However, like the two hidden tracks at the end of that album, these tracks portray a much darker side of Rice's music, and significantly contribute to the listeners understanding of the artist and help his main work - "O" to stand apart as one of the greatest albums to be released in the past decade. These songs can almost be seen as the ones they were too dark for even "O." Tracks with vivid imagery and strong language like "Woman like a Man" exemplify this.

The songs on this album, even without context, on whole are not as strong as those on "O," The Professor & La Fille Danse, being a notable exception. In truth it is one of his best songs. The writing in this song is especially fresh, with explicit and somewhat disturbing lyrics. This song is almost just an excuse for Rice to wail on his guitar - yet the lyrics present the same helplessness seen in his music. It flows easily through movements in the song. Rice has a penchant for beginning with the best, and "The Professor..." is certainly the best song on the album. Additionally, the demos of "Delicate," and "Volcano" (as well as the instrumental version of "Volcano") are good songs.

The songs on this EP, while significantly simpler than the overall quality of his first effort, contain the same emotion and vocal strength of his other work. And while there are some spectacular moments, the music of "O" clearly outshines Rice's B-Sides. However, this collection of music is still a fine set of track, and this reviewer looks forward to more out of Damien Rice.

Average customer rating:

Zealous Records Presents Soul Sides, Vol. 2: The Covers Various Artists Manufacturer: Velour Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Zealous Records Presents: Soul Sides, Vol. 1 Eccentric Soul: Twinight's Lunar Rotation Betty Davis Back to Black Sound of Silver ASIN: B000PC6G7O Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

1. Fever - Sharon Cash
2. Feelin' Alright - West Coast Revival
3. I Want To Hold Your Hand - Al Green
4. Home Is Where the Hatred Is - Esther Phillips
5. Here I Am (Come And Take Me) - Marcia Griffiths
6. Che Che Cole - Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
7. Kissing My Love - Spanky Love
8. Let's Straighten It Out - O.V. Wright
9. It's Your Thing - Cold Grits
10. Express Yourself - Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
11. Walk On By - El Michels Affair
12. Viva Tirado - Los Mozambiques
13. Be Thankful For What You Got - Donovan Carless
14. What a Man - Laura Lee

Average customer rating: Sonic Stuff A Sonic treasure trove for fans 21st Century Jam Band Forget Rarities, SY Releases 'Oddysseys' Blissed-out Sonic Goodness

The Destroyed Room: B-Sides and Rarities Sonic Youth Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Noise | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sonic Youth Daydream Nation (Deluxe Edition) Rather Ripped Beyond Live at the Fillmore East ASIN: B000K7UH3I Release Date: 2006-12-12

Tracks:

1. Fire Engine Dream
2. Fauxhemians
3. Razor Blade
4. Blink
5. Campfire
6. Loop Cat
7. Kim's Chords
8. Beautiful Plateau
9. Three-Part Sectional Love Seat
10. Queen Anne Chair
11. The Diamond Sea

Amazon.com

After years of making fans track down out-of-print singles, obscure compilations, and odd Japanese import pressings, Sonic Youth have decided to take a little mercy on their hardcore fans. The Destroyed Room is a rarities album that truly lives up to the label, not just settling on a few radio edits and soundtrack cuts, but gathering songs from the band's recent back catalog that are genuinely hard to find: "Campfire" from the Grand Royal At Home with the Groovebox collection; "Razor Blade," a B-side to the "Bull in the Heather" single; and several cuts from the Noho Furniture Sessions, including the intriguingly titled "Three Part Sectional Love Seat" and "Queen Anne Chair." Fans and casual enthusiasts will no doubt be bewildered by the extra experimental outings of an already daunting band--but for completists, this is the last word. --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

THE DESTROYED ROOM: B-sides and Rarities, a band-chosen collection of near-hidden Sonic Youth gems.

The album brings together tracks from throughout the band's career - focusing on tracks previously available only on vinyl, limited-release compilations, or as b-sides to nternational singles. Remastered here for the first time, it's a chance for fans to complete their Sonic Youth collection with pristine versions of tracks they'd been going nuts trying to find on their own. They asked for it... and now they're getting it.

Customer Reviews:

Sonic Stuff.......2007-03-23

I love Sonic Youth but...their records all sound the same in the end.

A Sonic treasure trove for fans.......2007-01-20

("The Destroyed Room" by Sonic Youth)

While it pains me to give anything less than 5 stars to a recording by what is after all the Greatest American Rock Band of the Last 25 Years--nay, the Greatest Rock Band Period of the Last 25 Years--I'll respectfully knock off one star for this collection of B-sides, demos and other sonic effluvia. This collection, you see, is mainly geared to fans of the band and other related music obsessives--newbies need not apply. If you're just looking to dip a toe into the band's very deep waters, it's better to start with SY's best-of-the-early-years collection, "Screaming Fields of Sonic Love." Those wanting to try a proper album should head straight for "Sister" (which most fans agree is actually their best album) or the epochal "Daydream Nation." The material on "The Destroyed Room" dates back no further than 1994, around the time of the underappreciated "Washing Machine" album, with the majority much more recent than that. In fact, only three of the songs here even have vocals, and one of those ("Razor Blade") is just a brief out-take. If you're already a fan, however, nothing except lack of funds should stop you from diving in, as there are plenty of Kool Things to be found, especially if you share the band's love of free improv. The lengthy instrumental workout that opens the album, "Fire Engine Dream" lets the band stretch out and just explore; needless to say, it's filled with oddly tuned textures and feedback, but also something of a groove courtesy of drummer Steve Shelley, who never receives enough credit. Naturally, SY's guitarists, Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo (the real Glimmer Twins, if you ask me) are usually front and center, trading melodic ideas, drones and all-out Sonic abandon with glee. The Kim Gordon penned "Blink" is a surprisingly subtle song that would've fit right into one of the bands proper albums, and "Campfire" is an interesting excursion into abstract electronica. Unlike many latter-day noise merchants such as Wolf Eyes and Sightings, the Youth take a more laid-back, even friendly approach to horrible noise. The days of Sonic Death have been replaced by Sonic Life (an early title for the album now known as "Rather Ripped"), which is, of all things, sunny and positive. This isn't to say that it's "easy listening" (much of the stuff here will cause most "normal" folks to run for the exits). It's just that SY aim to transport listeners rather than smother them. While that approach draws sneering comparisons to so-called "jam bands," they're far more daring than the likes of Phish. If "The Destroyed Room" were released as an "all-new" album, it would definitely be considered the ballsiest release by a major rock band in years.

The biggest treat here, at least for yours truly, is the complete, uncut version of "Washing Machine's" epic coda, "The Diamond Sea." Mind you, the original version clocked in at a huge 19+ minutes--now we get to hear it at a mind-blowing 25:48! That it never feels bloated or wasteful is testament to the band's powere. Of course it's self indulgent, as is much of this album in general, but from them, too much is never enough.

21st Century Jam Band.......2006-12-22

If you like the 2nd disc on the Dirty deluxe set, or the Made In USA soundtrack, check out this album. Not too weird, but not too normal either.

Forget Rarities, SY Releases 'Oddysseys'.......2006-12-17

The anticipation of new Sonic Youth discs are always welcomed events amongst fans in the know and 2006 has been an absolute deluge of the old, the new, and in this case, the odd. SY's latest offering is 76 minutes of ear-opening rare compilation tracks and album outtakes spanning from 1994-2004 (no earlier, no later).

It's reasonable to state that SY's website description to "Destroyed Room" was a bit misleading. Often times a b-sides/rarities comp is an uncohesive stew of songs 'not good enough' or 'too different' from a particular group's current art mindset. While The Youth has already tagged 2nd disc outtakes unto "Goo" and "Dirty", this release looked to be a culmination of the throwaways from SY's most recent seven albums.

Thankfully in a twist of rote expectations, "Detroyed Room" is different from hodge-podged outtake anthologies and plays very similar to the stylings of the inward-looking SYR series. Only three of the eleven songs on "Destroyed Room" contain lyrics (2 by Kim, 1 by Thurston) and the other eight are somewhat challenging instrumental compositions that stemmed from album session jams or focused peices specifically meant for concept compilation albums. The mind-bending instrumentals, most notably from the "Sonic Nurse" era, are angluar and rare-tuned oddysseys that demonstrate how this band glides into recording a new record.

In addition to quality music, the "Destroyed Room" booklet is not closet material for you portable cd-casers and/or I-Poders. With a track-by-track analysis, the mystery behind the sounds is explained well enough to leave the listener to do just that, LISTEN, and not question the band's intentions. Having read the band commentary, it'S obvious what The Youth has opted out to offer on this release; straight up experimental jamming.

FYI - Depending on what kind of SY fan you are this could be a warning or a letdown; this disc DOES NOT contain any noise freakouts. But on the otherhand, this disc does not offer great insight to polished outtake songs that are complete with verse/chorus/verse structures. Overall, this disc is good middle-of-the-road material. Spend the money and vote for peace (see the booklet for that reference).

Blissed-out Sonic Goodness.......2006-12-17

I thank Sonic Youth for all the great music they've bestowed on us in 2006 alone...'Rather Ripped', their strongest LP since 'Washing Machine'. The "Helen Lundeberg/Eyeliner" 7-inch. The reissue of their first EP. And now, this...an into-the-groovey double-LP-length ride on the expressway to yr skull.

The subtitle tells you exactly what's here...b-sides and rarities. The emphasis, however, is on instrumental rarities that are ultra-tuff to come by. For me, mood pieces like "Campfire" and "Loop Cat" are definite highlights here. SY took the adventurous route with 'Destroyed Room'...they could've opted for some "safer" choices like "My Arena", "Superstar" or the cover of Nirvana's "Moist Vagina" from the "Sunday" 7-inch. But no. This record will challenge you straight outta the box with the 10-plus minute "Fire Engine Dream", which manages to sound exactly like what the title suggests. Oh, and the track-by-track notes are entertaining, too.

But let me say this. When I found out that 'Destroyed Room' was going to contain the full 26-minute version of "The Diamond Sea" complete with alternate ending, I just about "done a double backflip", to quote Roger Miller. I listened to this track today while fighting my way through Tulsa Christmas shopping traffic, and it prevented me from losing my patience and killing fellow motorists. God, what a song.

You may be saying, "Well, if it's so damn good, why only 4 stars and not 5?" I like to keep the 5-star rating meaningful, so I don't give it to every record that blows my skirt up. 5 Stars means 'Blonde on Blonde'. 'Velvet Underground & Nico'. 'Fun House'. You get the idea. Surely you will understand.

Average customer rating: Holy Mother Of Mae Great songs, short cd. Yet another awesome album by Mae! Pure Art Outstanding music!!!

Destination: B-Sides Mae Manufacturer: Tooth & Nail Records 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 Similar Items: Destination: Beautiful The Everglow The Everglow (W/Dvd) Know Nothing Stays the Same Beneath Medicine Tree ASIN: B00068CUPO Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

1. This Time Is The Last Time (Wave Remix)
2. Suspension
3. Sun (Acoustic)
4. Tisbury Lane
5. Awakening
6. Futuro (Live)
7. Sun (Live)
8. This Time Is The Last Time (Live)
9. Giving It Away (Acoustic)
10. Goodbye, Goodnight (S.M. Remix)
11. Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

Holy Mother Of Mae.......2006-03-16

i listen to alot of music from Panic!At The Disco To N'sync and the top band or group i listen to is by far mae.........this is one of their best cd's because you see the bands creativity come alive......personally my favorite track on the cd is "giving it away"....i think whoever you are you will enjoy this album.....check this album out i pormise that the results in buying and or checking it out are rewarding!

Great songs, short cd........2005-12-05

I was very pleased and very devastaded with this album at the same time for two very simple reasons: #1 they released this album too early for a b-sides album so it turned out short and #2 they put suspension (which was to be on "the everglow") on here. What they have on here is amazing but its whats lacking that i have a problem with.

Yet another awesome album by Mae!.......2005-10-15

This album has a lot of re-mixes and live songs off their debut album, Destination: Beautiful. This Time Is The Last Time (Wave Remix), Sun (Acoustic), Giving It Away (Acoustic), Goodbye, Goodnight (S.M. Remix), This Time Is The Last Time (Live) all originally where introduced in Destination: Beautiful. I really enjoy the acoustic version of Sun... its very awesome.

Their music has mature a lot since then, and musically it sounds a lot better and just runs smoother.

I loved Destination: Beautiful, but I have to say I like this album even better. A must have if you're looking for something to listen to that that is soft, yet not boring.

That being said, some of the beats are a bit repetitive, like in Destination: Beautiful.

Pure Art.......2005-09-24

this is definately very different from all of the other Mae cds. while i love everything by Mae, this is abslolutely AMAZING to say the least. my ultimate favorite song on the cd is "awakening". its really one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard!! the song has alot to do with hope and strength and the listener can't help but get drawn into it all. thats goes for all of the songs on Destination: B-Sides...they touch you in a way that only beautifully composed music can. do yourself a favor and get this cd...its beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Outstanding music!!!.......2005-05-14

This is the first CD I've ever had by Mae, and I must say...I thought to myself..."where have they been all my life?" Melodically wise, they are amazing, the guitars in this band are phenominal. The singer has a really different, school boy cute voice...if that can explain it. My personal favorite song is "Tisbury Lane"...listen to that one, and if you love that song, you will love every other. I'm gonna go buy out all of the Mae CDs now...so I gotta run...

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