Third [Import]

Product Description
Irresistible Pop-punk from Italy with Beautiful Female Voice. Their First Album Got Many Positive Reactions in Italy, England and Germany. Sweet Pop-punk in the Vein of Tilt!, Chubbies, Eyeliner.

Third,Danny's Wednesday,Nicotine,Punk,World Music

Average customer rating: Good Album They Just Came To Party Down It's a good time The Fish are Back

Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free Reel Big Fish Manufacturer: Rock Ridge Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album Duet All Night Long New Maps of Hell Keep It Going Paper Walls ASIN: B000QGE7OI Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

1. Party Down
2. Another F.U. Song
3. Live Your Dream
4. My Imaginary Friend
5. Slow Down
6. The New Version Of You
7. Will the Revolution Come?
8. Another Day In Paradise
9. Everybody's Drunk
10. Please Don't Tell Her I Have a Girlfriend
11. Way Back
12. Hate You
13. Call You
14. Why Do All Girls Think They're Fat
15. I'm Her Man
16. Til I Hit the Ground
17. Cannibal

Album Details

After More Than 15 Years of Conveying Negative Vibes, Warning Listeners About the Dangers of Being in a Band and Lamenting their Time in the Music Industry (Case in Point: The Band's Radio Hit, "Sell Out"), the Members of Southern California Ska-punk Stalwarts Reel Big Fish Want to Let the World Know of a Big Change: They're Finally Happy. The Self-produced Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free is Reel Big Fish's First Independent Studio Album Since Leaving their Former Label and it Finds the Members of Reel Big Fish Doing Things their Way. In Fact, it features Material Done their Way, from Quite a Long Ways Back.

Customer Reviews:

Good Album.......2007-07-16

just bought the album and i like it, i dont think it is their best work, but seriously its great.

They Just Came To Party Down.......2007-07-13

Reel Big Fish couldn't have picked a better mission statement for new album "Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free" than lead track "Party Down." In addition to boldly stating that "[Reel Big Fish] just came to party down," the hyperactive romp offers a smorgasbord of musical styles from disco to country to glam rock. Casual RBF fans may identify this diversity only with the band's practice of playing their many versions of "S.R." live, but it's really been a hallmark of their studio work since "Why Do They Rock So Hard."

This album's best moments continue in Reel Big Fish's tradition of mixing ska energy with other musical conventions and interesting arrangements, from "My Imaginary Friend" - which sounds like the theme song from a children's show about atheism - to "Please Don't Tell Her I Have A Girlfriend," where the band sounds like They Might Be Giants and Billy Joel teaming up to sing a sweet drinking sway about infidelity (from the cheater's point of view, of course). It's also hard not to crack a smile during the hair metal guitar solo on "Drunk Tonight" (And, if not during the solo, at least during the hilarious Twisted Sister breakdown). Album closer "Cannibal" is another standout, as Reel Big Fish unleashes their inner Oingo Boingo for about three-and-a-half minutes before launching into an epic heavy metal epilogue.

RBF has a strong contingent of fans who (for whatever reason) profess only to like the band's first two albums. These traditionalists will enjoy the more straightforward ska-punk of "Another F.U. Song," "Live Your Dream," and "The New Version of You," not to mention a cover of Phil Collins's "Another Day in Paradise," danceable tracks that hearken back to the band's roots in the 1990s ska explosion.

Though the mood on this CD is lighter than other RBF efforts, lead singer Aaron Barrett still exudes some of his trademark pessimism. Not only does he ponder life in a godless universe, but he also notes in "Will the Revolution Come?" that "each generation's mess is bigger than the one before them has made."

MFNATCFF also includes re-recordings of old songs reaching as far back as "Everything Sucks," and even a pre-"Everything Sucks" demo. "Hate You," "Call You," "I'm Her Man," and "'Til I Hit The Ground" all sound ten times better on this disc, aided largely by the addition of Scott Klopfestein's excellent backing vocals, which have been one of RBF's best features since "Turn the Radio Off." It doesn't hurt that they've been re-recorded on such a clean-sounding album, which is a refreshing change from "We're Not Happy...," a disc whose vocals could have been recorded in a port-a-potty using an iBook's onboard microphone. Highly recommended!

It's a good time.......2007-07-13

This album is nothing less of a good, fun, energetic ska album. However, it's barely more. The new songs that were written for this album are fun to sing along to and make us longtime Reel Big Fish fans happy because of the abundance of upstrokes and horns, but after a few listens, the songs start to get boring. When I first heard this album, I was putting it right up there with Why Do They Rock So Hard? and Turn the Radio Off, but then a week or two later I started to realize how generic some of these songs are.

However, in the end this album is saved by the last few tracks which include mostly re-recorded songs off of Everything Sucks, and they sound amazing, and completely original because they were written when Reel Big Fish hadn't run out of material to write about. But don't take this review and my negativity the wrong way. It's a very good album, and there are some amazing songs on here, re-recorded and new, but it's apparent how little time they spent on it which was said to be just around a few months.

Overall, I loved to see that Reel Big Fish has made a full return to their ska roots, and the only thing this album is short of is just a pinch of originality and it'd be a 5 star album no doubt. Definitely check this one out!

The Fish are Back.......2007-07-12

Lets face the facts. Reel Big Fish's last true album was the downright disappointing "We're Not Happy 'Til You're Not Happy." It had a few gems in it, but it quickly grew stale after track 5 or so. "Cheer Up," which was before that, introduced our fellow Fish to a slightly different Ska-Punk / Ska-Pop sound, with slightly more 'teenage nerd-slash-loser"-esque lyrics. And you couldn't deny it with songs called 'Dateless Losers" and "What Are Friends For." But Cheer Up was still a great album in its own sense, but it didn't have that RBF sound many fans were used to listening to.

Now, after a few years, a great live album, a worthless Greatest Hits album released by the evil mind monkeys at Jive, Reel Big Fish are back. Now here is a disclaimer: Not all of these songs are "new" songs; some of them are past songs that have been redone. But that just adds to this albums greatness. RBF truely return to form in this album, and by form I mean the "Sell Out" days. The ska rhythm makes a comeback for RBF. Where as the past 2 albums have been full of power chords and have drifted away from the whole ska beat, this album finally brings it back.

And its orgasmic. Bottom line, this is far from RBF's best album, but my todays ridiculous music standards, this album is a pure gem. If you are a Fish fan, you need to get it, no matter what.

Average customer rating: Top Ten Stranded on an Island Albums Jack White knows 3 chords and I'm sick of hearing them... Really good It's all good! Raconteurs

Broken Boy Soldiers The Raconteurs Manufacturer: V2 Records/Third Man ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Stadium Arcadium Wolfmother Icky Thump Pearl Jam Show Your Bones ASIN: B000F48CD8 Release Date: 2006-05-16

Tracks:

1. STEADY, AS SHE GOES
2. HANDS
3. BROKEN BOY SOLDIER
4. INTIMATE SECRETARY
5. TOGETHER
6. LEVEL
7. STORE BOUGHT BONES
8. YELLOW SUN
9. CALL IT A DAY
10. BLUE VEINS

Amazon.com

Smothered by the indulgence of his rock star ranking, Jack White steps into the eccentricities of the supergroup, and at first glance, this seems to be a band where White's imposing presence could overshadow the rest. Not the case with these Raconteurs. Teaming with fellow Detroit songwriter Brendan Benson and Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler, the rhythm section from Cincinnati band the Greenhornes, White exhales a bit, deferring enough to his mates to make Broken Boy Soldiers play like a team effort. Following the Benson blueprint, "Steady as She Goes," which opens as a slice of 1960's radio pop, the record steers away from pigeonholing the rest of the way. White's in a Middle Eastern mood for the title track as he pulls off a wicked Robert Plant howl, while Lawrence and Keeler excel on the chorus-strong "Intimate Secretary" and the optimistic acoustic rocker "Yellow Sun." Like so many all-star bands before them, The Raconteurs could be one and done. But don't place the blame on this fertile and genuine debut. --Scott Holter

Leading up to The Raconteurs...

The Alternative to Love Brendan Benson	Get Behind Me Satan The White Stripes	Sewed Soles The Greenhornes
The Greenhornes	One Mississippi/Wellfed Boy Brendan Benson	De Stijl The White Stripes

Album Description

The Raconteurs are a new band made up of old friends, consisting of Jack Lawrence (bass), Patrick Keeler (drums), Brendan Benson (guitars, vocals, keys) and Jack White(guitars, vocals, keys). The seed was sewn in an attic in the middle of a hot summer when friends Jack White and Brendan Benson got together and wrote a song that truly inspired them. This song was "Steady, As She Goes" and the inspiration led to the creation of a full band with the addition of Lawrence and Keeler. While each of these four individuals have had successful careers with their own bands, the culmination of all of their talents is what truly makes The Raconteurs a force to be reckoned with.

Customer Reviews:

Top Ten Stranded on an Island Albums.......2007-06-22

Indie Rock's answer to a "Supergroup". Every track on the disc should be on the radio. The most underrated and unrecognized band of the year. The band has great chemistry and passion for what they do. Incredible Live act. If you love good music, buy this NOW!

Jack White knows 3 chords and I'm sick of hearing them..........2007-06-17

Most under talented, overrated performer/entertainer in pop in the last 30 years. Terrible album. Indulgent, completely forgettable regurgitations of the things one learns when they first pick up an instrument. I don't think the whole amateur rock think is cute at all... Terrrrrrible...

Really good.......2007-06-12

I love artists who can make a new sound from old influences, and the Raconteurs deliver on this albumn. Some of the guitar work sounds like it's straight out of the sixties, yet the songs sit comfortably among other contemporary alt-rock projects. Check this one out.

It's all good!.......2007-06-04

I'd heard a song or two on the radio while traveling and thought I'd give the cd a go. Fabulous! Truly these musicians enjoy what they do and each others company. Only through genuine collaboration could such a creation happen. They had me from the first song to the last. The style is definately not that of amateurs. Well produced but not to the point that it sounds plastic. In fact one thing I love the most is how they have retained a slight raw edge that was quite refreshing. I hear influences of the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin but with completely fresh insight and I only hope they keep it up so I can add more to my music collection!
In my opinion, not just one or two songs but, all of them are good!

Raconteurs.......2007-05-21

Incredible. I chose this CD at random as "raconteur" is a favorite word. Finding that Jack White was connected made me quite curious. Could this group of musician friends sell themselves as the title they chose for their group? I've played several of these tracks for friends of all ages. There's something for everyone. There's sort of a nostalgic feel to many of the tracks. Not a single track disappoints. Rather each track brings something unique to this collection. I hope we haven't heard the last from these talented Raconteurs!

Average customer rating: Good, but It's pretty overrated Are you kidding me, what's with this main amazon review? sublime A classic slice of 90's ska punk In my opinion this is the best sublime album, the best 90's rock album, and one of the best albums ever.

Sublime Sublime Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Funk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 40 Oz. to Freedom Second Hand Smoke Robbin' the Hood Greatest Hits '93-'03 Stand by Your Van ASIN: B000002OZS Release Date: 1996-07-30

Tracks:

1. Garden Grove
2. What I Got
3. Wrong Way
4. Same In The End
5. April 29, 1992 (Miami)
6. Santeria
7. Seed
8. Jailhouse
9. Pawn Shop
10. Paddle Out
11. The Ballad Of Johnny Butt
12. Burritos
13. Under My Voodoo
14. Get Ready
15. Caress Me Down
16. What I Got (Reprise)
17. Doin' Time

Amazon.com

For all his tattoos and bulked-up frat-boy persona, singer Bradley Nowell had real soul, which made his fatal heroin overdose even more tragic. There's more to this Long Beach, California, trio's debut, released shortly after Nowell's death in 1996, than white suburban punks imitating Jamaican ska music. The band comes up with great songs, notably the catchy MTV hit "What I Got"; spooky dub-reggae undertones, produced by the Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, to go with the snappy horns; and surprisingly progressive lyrics that attack sexism and other social ills, especially on "Wrong Way." Like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fishbone, obvious forebears, Sublime become slightly tiresome after 17 songs, but the band is great in short doses. --Steve Knopper

Customer Reviews:

Good, but It's pretty overrated.......2007-07-17

Call me a closeminded person (do that, you suck), but to be honest, this album just isn't very compelling all the time. I thought it pales in comparison with their amazing debut, it has less energy, the hooks just aren't as great (too many boring pop hooks that lose their appeal quickly), it dosen't do much for me. Sublime has quite a bit of filler, it's kind of sad.

Despite the hyperbole, Sublime still is a good album, just overrated. Nothing especially horrible (besides the pointless Ballad of Johnny Butt and the bland Get Ready), just the songs miss the mark. IT also has most of their hits, and those songs lost their originaltly for me a long time ago (though they aren't fully outplayed, but What I Got was never great). I didn't think the music wasn't as complelling, the feel good alternantive that made 40 Oz. To Freedom a joy to listen is sorely lacking in Sublime. The music just isn't as memorable.

On the plus side, the songs aren't horrible, and Bradely Nowell's voice was significantly better, and he can really sing. His singing is best on this album.

Basically, my review was short, but I'm kind of out of things to say, guess that's my point. Now please click not helpful votes and bring down my ranking (ranking is pointless and stupid).

7.5/10

Are you kidding me, what's with this main amazon review?.......2007-05-29

For all his tattoos and bulked-up frat-boy persona, singer Bradley Nowell had real soul, which made his fatal heroin overdose even more tragic. There's more to this Long Beach, California, trio's debut, released shortly after Nowell's death in 1996, than white suburban punks imitating Jamaican ska music. The band comes up with great songs, notably the catchy MTV hit "What I Got"; spooky dub-reggae undertones, produced by the Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, to go with the snappy horns; and surprisingly progressive lyrics that attack sexism and other social ills, especially on "Wrong Way." Like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fishbone, obvious forebears, Sublime become slightly tiresome after 17 songs, but the band is great in short doses. --Steve Knoppe

Steve Knoppe is a moron. To begin with, I don't think any real Sublime fan would refer to Bradley Nowell as a "frat boy". "Imitating Jamaican ska music"???? Yea, I don't see how there's "more to this Long Beach, California trio" than that, because that's not what they're doing at all. And wow bro, you really must've gone through this cd heavily if you were able to pick out Wrong Way and What I got! I actually never caught those before, I was too busy listening to the songs everyone in the world knows like Seed and Burritos. "Sublime become slightly tiresome after 17 songs, but the band is great in short doses"... dude, your review became tiresome the second I realized you didn't know what you were talking about.. which was pretty quickly. Who gets tired of Sublime or listens to them in short doses??? I'm done ranting, someone please change this idiots review and get a true fan or someone who has at least listened to the record to review it.

sublime.......2007-05-24

This CD is a masterpiece. If you have a love for all differen't genres of music, you will be pleasently surprised with this album. Just like all three of their albums, Sublime brings together several types of genre's into one solid sound that is like nothing else ever put out. I can't promise you it will be your all-time favorite CD, but it will certainly catch on and be admired by anyone who has any decent musical taste. Buy this CD.

A classic slice of 90's ska punk.......2007-05-01

This album has been a favorite of mine for years, but it took me a while to realize how classic it was. Every single song on here is excellent. At first i bought the album for What i got, and that was all i listened to, but now after years of appreciating the whole thing i have come to a greater understanding of what sublime achieved with this album. What they achieved is a very diverse and well-crafted album that displays so many genuine emotions that at times it can make me a little overwhelmed. Nowell's singing can be incredibly soulful or aggressive. I would highly recommend this album to anyone who can appreciated great creative music. All the styles on 40oz are perfected here in more interesting ways. I love the guitar, the bass the drums the lyrics everything. Brad nowell found what he liked in music and then was able to combine it into very original tunes. Catchy, sexy, rowdy, depressed. the emotions are depicted so clearly i really can identify with the lyrics.

Recommended tracks: Wrong way, April 29, 1992, Santeria, jailhouse, under my voodoo, what i got reprise

In my opinion this is the best sublime album, the best 90's rock album, and one of the best albums ever........2007-02-28

This album is without a doubt my favorite album in my entire collection. I have all their other albums, respectively 40 Oz. to Freedom, Robbin' the Hood, the AWESOME new box set, the remastered gold(which does a really good job on remastering the first 2 albums' tracks) and countless bootlegs and live albums swarming in torrents swarming on the internet.

I still consider this to be their best musical statement. I feel this album truly is "All Killer, no filler" to quote a sum 41 album (don't crucify me please) and every song really stands out on its own. I think a lot of it does have to do with their newfound production on a major label. Ska music is fun, but their isn't much to it in most senses. Bradley's vocals stick out on all his albums, but until this album I found the music to be, well... not as good as his vocals. Crappy production. This album produced by Paul Leary and a team of other producers really brings out the music of Brad, Bud, and especially Eric. Listen to "Let's go Get Stoned" and then check out "Wrong Way" ... no comparison. Wrong Way just explodes out the door. As does every other track. From Paddle Out to Burritos every track is different. Pawn Shop is the only song of its length I listen to. I am ADD to the fullest and that slow simple rhythym keeps me from changing to another track somehow.

I think Heroin does have a lot to do with it. Obvously Brad was hooked on it for a large part of the production of this album and this album shows both sides of its effects. He stated that he was experimenting with the drug to bring him greatness and well... maybe it did. Wrong Way, What I Got, and all the "ska" songs they did sound better than anything they did in the past. So maybe it did help him grow musically. But listen to Garden Grove, Burritos, Under My Voodoo, etc. and you get the feel of the other side of the drug. Robbin' The Hood was the beginning of his experimentation and a lot of those songs are pretty dark and creepy(Steppin' Razor anyone?) but by the time this album dropped in 1996 they were making pretty foreboding music.

It kills me Bradley dies in 1996. I would rather have seen him live than any other other tragic musician like Hendrix, Cobain, etc. It literally crushes me that we only have 3 albums' worth of material. But this album is them at their best. It is the ONLY album I won where I listen to every single song without skipping. No other album comes close. I am a notorious song skipper. This album just has a feel... I can't explain.

Sublime's sound is totally unique. No one ever has, and ever will sound like them. You know this album already, if you haven't heard it in a while buy it. Millions of people already have.

Average customer rating: Not As Good As The First 2 CD's 4 and a half stars!! Thanks to other reviewers Don't buy Not really a review...

Shrek The Third Various Artists Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Shrek 2 Shrek - Music from the Original Motion Picture Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End Spider-Man 3: Music from and Inspired By Surf's Up ASIN: B000OPOAPW Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

1. Royal Pain - Eels
2. Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio? - The Ramones
3. Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
4. Barracuda - Fergie
5. Live And Let Die - Wings
6. Best Days - Matt White
7. Joker And the Thief - Wolfmother
8. Other Ways - Trevor Hall
9. Cat's In the Cradle - Harry Chapin
10. Losing Streak - Eels
11. What I Gotta Do - Macy Gray
12. Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again) - Eddie Murphy
13. Final Showdown - Rupert Everett
14. Charming's Plan - Harry Gregson-Williams

Amazon.com

Anybody who owns the first two Shrek soundtracks knows that ogres inspire not only charming films but great music--last time out, Pete Yorn, Counting Crows, and Joseph Arthur left monster-sized impressions, and the original movie let loose a masterful rendition of "Hallelujah" by a still-under-the-radar Rufus Wainwright. This go-round the proceedings are playful but backward-looking: Fergie's freewheeling take on the Heart standby "Barracuda" leavens Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle," and Wolfmother's guitar-heavy "Joker and the Thief" stands up straighter than classic rock fans might like alongside Led Zeppelin's classic "Immigrant Song." Eels returns, this time with two doleful but sweet selections, and Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas again cut up (but still manage to carry off) a classic: Here, Sly & the Family Stone's "Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again)" gives up the funk and the fun. The court will be split on a certain actor's absence from the disc; King Arthur, played by Justin Timberlake, might have done a mean cover of Moody Blues' "Nights in White Satin." But we'll never know. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Not As Good As The First 2 CD's.......2007-07-11

The CD is good, but in my opinion, it's not as good as the first 2 Shrek movie CD's.

4 and a half stars!!.......2007-06-17

The soundtrack to Shrek the third, like it's predecessors, features a diverse array of artists. While not as good as the first (which was brilliant - by the way, to the other reviewer, it DID have Rufus Wainwright singing "Hallelujah" on it, I have the cd), this is still very good. Having not seen the movie yet (so I don't know what was omitted), and having already owned "9 crimes" by Damien Rice (on his "9" album) whose omission bothered most, I'm writing my review based on the music on the cd.

Appearing again (he's been on all 3 soundtracks) is Eels, opening with the upbeat "Royal pain", and appearing again the sunny but merlancholic "Losing streak".

Black Eyed Pea Fergie does a chugging version of the Heart rocker "Barracuda". "Best days" by Matt White is sunny and upbeat, the choppy rocker "Joker and the thief" by Wolfmother (with wailing vocals), the jangly, midtempo "Other ways" by Trevor Hall (great voice), and "What I gotta do" is a soulful ballad by Macy Gray (also featured on her superb new CD "Big").

We get the singing donkey again, Eddie Murphy (with Antonio Banderas), on a remake of the funky Sly & The Family Stone hit "Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again)". "Final showdown" is a showtune like piano ballad by Maya Rudolph and Rupert Everett, and "Charming's plan" is a sweeping cinematic instrumental by Harry Greggson-Williams.

Some oldies show up; "Immigrant song" by Led Zeppelin, "Live & let die" by Wings, "Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?" by The Ramones, and the lovely "Cats in the cradle" by Harry Chapin.

Good, 4 and a half stars really!

Thanks to other reviewers.......2007-06-14

This is not so much a review, but a message to the folks who compiled this soundtrack. After seeing the movie, the song I most wanted was the Damien Rice song 9 Crimes. Why on earth was it left off of the CD? I wouldn't have even known what the song was if it weren't for other reviewers, whom I would like to thank for the information about the song and for saving me the money. I will purchase the Damien Rice CD, but I will not purchase this soundtrack, at least not at full price. I'll wait until I find it in the cheap bin at the local record shop.

Don't buy.......2007-06-13

Music sucks the first 2 movie soundtracks had good music but i don't heir one on this cd.

Not really a review..........2007-06-04

This isn't so much a new review as a correction of Amazon's Editorial Review. I just didn't know where else to put it.

The original Shrek soundtrack did feature the song "Hallelujah", but it was not by Rufus Wainwright, rather the song was originally written by Leonard Cohen and the version on the soundtrack was a cover by John Cale (The Velvet Underground).

As for this soundtrack, it's very good and the music was used quite well in the film.

Average customer rating: Can't beat this if you're a 3rd Day fan or not one yet Third Day At Their Best XLNT! A MUST HAVE!!! A Great Compilation for the fans

Chronology, Vol. 1 Third Day Manufacturer: Essential ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Glory Revealed: The Word Of God in Worship Offerings II: All I Have to Give Offerings: A Worship Album Christmas Offerings Portable Sounds ASIN: B000NDJGDQ Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

1. Nothin' At All (new mix)
2. Forever (new mix)
3. Consuming Fire (new mix)
4. Thief 2006 (new recording)
5. Love Song (new mix)
6. Who I Am (new mix)
7. My Hope Is You 2006 (new recording)
8. I've Always Loved You ("steel" mix)
9. Sky Falls Down
10. Your Love Oh Lord
11. King Of Glory
12. Agnus Dei /Worthy
13. Blackbird (Bonus track, live from St. Louis, Missouri 1998)
14. Alien (Bonus track, live from Columbus Ohio 1999)
15. Have Mercy (Bonus track, new mix)
16. Long Time Comin' (Bonus track, from rare 1999 EP)
17. She Sings In Riddles (Bonus track, from rare 1999 EP)

Tracks:

1. Consuming Fire (Music video)
2. You make Me Mad (Music video)
3. Your Love Oh Lord (Music video)
4. Cry Out to Jesus (Music video)
5. Cry Out to Jesus (Music video, band version)
6. Forever 1997 (Video, Dove Award Performances)
7. What Good 2000 (Video, Dove Award Performances)
8. God Of Wonders 2001 (Video, Dove Award Performances)
9. Come Together 2002(Video, Dove Award Performances)
10. Wire 2004 (Video, Dove Award Performances)
11. Cry Out To Jesus 2006 (Video, Dove Award Performances)
12. David's First Show 1992 (Video, bootleg)
13. David's First Show 1992 (Video, bootleg)
14. Tai's First Show 1992 (Video, bootleg)
15. Cornerstone Festival 1995 (Video, bootleg)
16. Cornerstone Festival 1996 (Video, bootleg)
17. Cafe Milano 1996 (Video, bootleg)
18. Boca Raton, Florida 1996 (Video, bootleg)
19. Portland, Oregon 1997 (Video, bootleg)

Amazon.com

The Book of Genesis tells us that God created "the evening and the morning" on the third day. It's hard to say when is the best time to listen to this southern Christian rock act's rousing tunes, though morning is likely the best, as their anthemic alt-rock is filled with enough praise and worship to get even the most jaded listener through the day. In their 11-year recording history, the band has built up a loyal fanbase, won Dove and Grammy awards, and spent innumerable miles on the road. On Chronology, Vol. 1, Third Day looks back at the first half of their career with a dual CD/DVD disc with characteristic generosity. A handful of live and rare numbers round out new mixes of hits like "Forever" and "I've Always Loved You," while two of their most-loved early numbers, "My Hope Is You" and "Thief," have been entirely re-recorded. The DVD is the real meat here, with five early music videos, six live performances from the Dove shows, and excerpts from eight handheld videos made by fans, which all show how hard these guys can kick it. This is no paint-by-numbers best-of, but an awesome tribute that will satisfy devoted fans and the newly curious alike. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

Can't beat this if you're a 3rd Day fan or not one yet.......2007-07-18

I have all their old CDs so there was no epiphany for me on hearding this new collection, but it's a solid assortment of past hits that can't be faulted.

The video DVD alone is worth the purchase price for the 2-disk set. Seeing the band evolve from their jumpy-punk early videos to GMA spots then on to smooth recent stuff is priceless! Cry out to Jesus still makes me cry.

3 thumbs up!

Third Day At Their Best.......2007-07-12

To all Third Day fans, this CD is a must have. It is not just the original songs placed on one CD and re-released, but the guys have gone to the trouble of re-recording all the tracks on this CD. And it's an awesome result.

The DVD that comes with the CD is also good value. You get to see the guys in their element, just worshipping God with out any inhibitions.

If you love Third Day's music then you will not be disappointed with this venture. I highly recommend you buy this CD.

XLNT!.......2007-05-15

Let me start off by saying Third Day's Cronology volume 1 is a fantastic dc/dvd! You are definately getting you're money's worth! Not only are you getting an audio cd packed with hitsongs, rarities, and live performances, you're also gonna a dvd full of realy neat stuff! I'd like to tell you a little about the cd first. The audio portian of this package contains 18 tracks, most of whitch are not available elswhere. You get remixes of songs from the band's debut album simply entitled "Third Day" as well as a newly recorded verssion of"Thief" You get stuff from their 2nd 3rd, and 4th albums, as well as previously unreleased live performances of "Black Bird" and "Alien" There's also a newly recorded verssion of "My Hope is You" But wait there's more! You also get tracks from a rare 1999 ep. Still not convinced this a bargin? The dvd features early videos, live performances, and bootleg videos from the early 90s before Third Day was signed to a record deal. But I'm not quite finished yet! There's also audio commentary from the band durring the early videos and the bootlegs. So there you have it! everything that comes in this wonderful package. I think that Chronology vol 1 is an outstanding retrospective on Third Day's early, as well as an absolute bargin for the price even if you pay fullprice. Trust me you're getting your $'s worth. PS Be on the lookout for Chronology vol2 release date August 17th 2007 Thanks for reading my review. K C stewart

A MUST HAVE!!!.......2007-05-14

If you are a Third Day fan this cd/dvd combo is a MUST HAVE!!! It has some great history about the band and you can watch how they have all grown up together. God has tremendously blessed them, because they have all been faithful to Him. I have really enjoyed this collection.

A Great Compilation for the fans.......2007-04-01

Although I'm a big Third Day fan, I bought this mainly for the DVD stuff and was quite pleased with the overall CD/DVD package (the DVD stuff is great for any fan). In fact, I was pretty shocked at how good this CD was. Before I purchased it, I wasn't excited to hear "remakes" of their old stuff; I have all of their albums on my iPod, so why would I need to hear it again? But I tell you what, I absolutely love the new mixes / remakes. For example, I liked how Thief was from their first album, but it wasn't a favorite of mine...something was missing. The new version of Thief on this CD is exactly what was missing. The new arrangement is what this song needed from day 1. I've listed to that song 5-10 times already while working around the house. And, the other songs are just as good. The mix of remakes, new takes, live ones, and rare ones are worth the investment.

If you're the least bit interested, pick it up...you won't be disappointed.

Average customer rating: If I had to take but one CD to an island... Truly fantastic, timeless music Talk about music Uneven with hints at what's to come Perfect CD

40 Oz. to Freedom Sublime Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Funk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sublime Robbin' the Hood Second Hand Smoke Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends Stand by Your Van ASIN: B000002P22 Release Date: 1996-07-23

Tracks:

1. Waiting For My Ruca
2. 40oz. To Freedom
3. Smoke Two Joints
4. We're Only Gonna Die For Our Arrogance
5. Don't Push
6. 5446 That's My Number/Ball And Chain
7. Badfish
8. Let's Go Get Stoned
9. New Thrash
10. Scarlet Begonias
11. Live At E's
12. D.J.s
13. Chica Me Tipo
14. Right Back
15. What Happened
16. New Song
17. Ebin
18. Date Rape
19. Hope
20. KRS-One
21. Rivers of Babylon
22. Thanx

Amazon.com

Ska music has been deeply ingrained in the punk rock culture since the Clash adopted their rude boy stance near the end of the British punk invasion and the 2-Tone label put ska on the map. Suddenly, punks stopped kicking the crap out of each other long enough to dance. The debut release by Orange County, California's Sublime is a positively infectious record that marries varied styles of dub, reggae, rap, sampling, scratching, and badass dancehall ska with old-school punk overtones. Musicianship on this record is exceptionally tight, featuring Brad Nowell's innovative guitar work and bright, soulful voice. Packed with 40 oz. of rock (21 tracks) including the ultimate pot-smoking anthem "Smoke Two Joints" and the novelty hit "Date Rape." --Gail Worley

Customer Reviews:

If I had to take but one CD to an island..........2007-06-12

This would be the CD. Not only does it rock, but it just makes you want to go to the beach and chill. My favorite tracks are "Waiting For My Ruca", "40 oz. To Freedom" and "We're Only Gonna Die For Our Arrogance" (Bad Religion cover).

Sublime was one of the greatest bands of the ninties, if not the greatest ska band of all time.

Truly fantastic, timeless music.......2007-05-19

What an album!! An awesome debut from an explosive (and extremely short lived) band. This album stands the test of time. Regardless what time of the year it is when this cd comes to play my mood is instantly lifted. One of those rare albums where you don't pick and choose songs. You listen from front to back each time.

The variety of music from all out punk, to ska/reggae is fun and all are technically good. Bud and Eric keep the beat going and Brad (RIP!) comes through with some tasty riffs. When I purchased this album I was in grammar school and Sublime was just starting to get on the air. This is my benchmark album to this day. Honestly, I am huge fan of all their work and the self titled album is great. This album however just has soul. No other way to describe it. Be it cruising in my car or kicking back a couple of beers with my friends this album is often played and warmly receipted by everyone.

For anyone who does not own it or is on the fence; worry not. This album is great. I would go through my personal favorites on the album but, I think at some point and time nearly every song was my number one. Now over a decade later the songs I loved are still awesome and the songs I liked I love.

A must buy!!!

Talk about music.......2007-04-11

I can't ________ believe I waited so long to get this. I have liked Sublime, heard plenty of their songs, hits, and Date Rape, Smoke Two Joints and 40 Oz. To Freedom from this album. But these other songs are just as good. And I will admit, the lesser songs are actually better than thoss three songs (besides Date Rape).

Yeah, this is ________ music, and that's all. It has a lot for an album. Soul, rebellion, funkiness, rythem, alot. This is one of the best albums I have ever heard in a long time. Not as much as Bloodhound Gang, but this actually _________ exceeded my epectations (Cake failed bigtime).

There is not a bad song on this album, just a couple average songs and a crappy song. THe last track is kind of weak, New Trash more like noise (good thing it's only a minute long), and the Hope cover is _______ compared to the great song from The Descendants. Everything else gets two thumbs up.

OF course though, the musicans are what makes this band _______ awesome. Bud Gaugh's drumming plays second to Bradley Nowell in the music. Bradely Nowell is self explainitory, and his voice is awesome. He can actually sing. Eric has got to be one of the msot underrated bassist yet. Listen to his bass guitar on Date Rape.

If you don't have this album, check it out now. I just discovered it and I can't stop listening to it. Sorry, no new Bloodhound Gang either.

ANd cool cover.

Uneven with hints at what's to come.......2007-04-02

A fun, but uneven album. I hear hints of the great work to come on the self-titled album. Ruby Begonias is probably my highlight here. I really admire what Bradley could do when he was on his game, but I find things a little too rough for my tastes on most of this album.

Perfect CD.......2007-01-23

40 Oz. To Freedom is deftinely perfect. This is the best CD I own and I play it all the time. I am gonna keep it short here because I don't feel like typing a big reviw, but this is just amazing. Kicks off with the low Waiting For My Ruca which is abosulely great and dosen't slack off with hit songs like 40 Oz. To Freedom and Smoke Two Joints following up. Sublime just puts out amazing track after amazing track with songs like Don't Push, Date Rape, Scarlet Begonias, D.J.s, and Right Back just to name a few. Recomnedded to anyone.

Average customer rating: No Doubt-The Singles 1992-2003 (an unbiased review) Excuse me, Excuse me Mr Good Just Right The Best of the Best!

The Singles 1992-2003 No Doubt Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Love. Angel. Music. Baby. Tragic Kingdom Greatest Hits The Sweet Escape Stars: The Best of the Cranberries, 1992-2002 ASIN: B0000DZDYN Release Date: 2003-11-25

Tracks:

1. Just A Girl
2. It's My Life
3. Hey Baby - featuring Bounty Killer
4. Bathwater
5. Sunday Morning
6. Hella Good
7. New
8. Underneath It All - featuring Lady Saw
9. Excuse Me Mr.
10. Running
11. Spiderwebs
12. Simple Kind Of Life
13. Don't Speak
14. Ex-Girlfriend
15. Trapped In A Box

From Amazon.co.uk

Though they've suffered death, departure and fraught internal and external relationships, No Doubt have kept faith with fun throughout, as The Singles very clearly proves. As their troubles have made them far from prolific, it's culled almost entirely from three albums--Return of Saturn, Rock Steady and their mega-hit Tragic Kingdom--with just the quirky, warped ska of "Trapped in a Box" to represent their eponymously titled major label debut.

As said, it's excellent fun, from the opening power anthem "Just a Girl", through the ultra-modern, Madonna-like "Hey Baby" and the urgent, melodious power pop of "Excuse Me Mr" to the Chicago-style break-up ballad "Don't Speak". It's easy to see how this colourful band of Anaheim skanksters came to be seen as an energising antidote to the crushing male miserabilism of grunge. There are a few extras; a reverent cover of Talk Talk's "It's My Life", a dance-metal "Hey Baby" remix and a live repeat of the cute, Leonard Cohen-quoting "Underneath It All", featuring Gwen Stefani's vocal and a simple acoustic guitar. But, naturally, it's the hits that count and they're all here, every bouncing, beaming one of them. It's a fine testament to one of America's most enduring pop acts. --Dominic Wills

Customer Reviews:

No Doubt-The Singles 1992-2003 (an unbiased review).......2007-06-17

First, let me start off by saying that this is an unbiased review. I'm not a fan of the band nor do I dislike the band. I'm a fan of all types of music. I also won't be comparing this album to any other albums from the band. This review will be strictly on this particular album. Now onto the review.

No Doubt fans will undoubtedly be thrilled to own a compilation of their favorite band's hits all on one album. Casual fans will want to partake so that they can own an album that contains mostly recognizable and loveable hits from the group.

Here's a rundown of the songs (along with my rating for each song):
Just A Girl-4/5
It's My Life-4/5
Hey Baby-3.5/5
Bathwater-4/5
Sunday Morning-4.5/5
Hella Good-3.5/5
New-3.75/5
Underneath It All-3.5/5
Excuse Me Mr.-4/5
Running-4.5/5
Spiderwebs-4/5
Simple Kind of Life-3.5/5
Don't Speak-4.5-5
Ex-Girlfriend-4/5
Trapped in a Box-3/5

So what's to like about this album? As I said above, casual fans will recognize 80% of the songs on this album. The only songs that I didn't know were "Sunday Morning" (my new favorite track from the band), "New", "Excuse Me Mr.", "Spiderwebs", and "Trapped In a Box". Fans of older No Doubt songs will be content with "Just A Girl", "Bathwater", and "Ex-Girlfriend". Fans of newer No Doubt songs will be entertained by "Hey Baby", "Hella Good", and the newest song on this album "It's My Life". There's also ton of different kinds of music to choose from. From reggae-influenced "Sunday Morning" to the more electronic sounding "Hey Baby" to the classic No Doubt sound (it's all about the guitars, baby!) in "Excuse Me Mr." to the ballads like "Don't Speak", this album is sure to please everybody!

Lyric-wise, this album has everything! You have songs about breakups and seperations. And you have songs about being "Just A Girl" and songs that make you just want to get up and dance. Vocal-wise, I prefer the older No Doubt songs to the newer ones. Gwen's voice is perfect for its genre.

Furthermore, the songs aren't in any particular order so if you listen to the album straight through, you get an eclectic mix of old and new songs.

And what's not to like? Honestly, nothing. I love every song on this album although I have to be in a certain mood to listen to the newer songs.

My rating: 5/5 stars. There's a ton of entertainment on this album. Whether you're a fan of the band's music or you just like great music in general, this album is a must have for your CD collection. It's one of the first CDs I pull out when I want a mix of everything. You won't know how much you want this CD until you have it in your hands!

Excuse me, Excuse me Mr.......2007-05-14

The rapid fire second punch that gave the audience no chance to breathe after the opening number on most of the Tragic Kingdom shows, this song went from closer to opener in the setlist before comfortably settling into the second spot right after "Tragic Kingdom". Originally the song had been played at the end of the show with Gwen's call and response of "Excuse me... excuse me mister", and "I'm in line too", the band would play as quiet as a whisper until Gwen screamed "F--- YOU MISTER!!!" where the boys would then fire up again and finish the song (and usually the show) out. It has been said that an original version was recorded that the band disliked, and when the last song for the album was penned (this being "Spiderwebs") the band insisted that they would record it if they were allowed to rerecord "Excuse Me Mr." the way they wanted. Not only did it become the version we all know, but those two songs ended up being the last recorded for Tragic Kingdom, and Gwen has called it the best recording experience the band has had. On a funny note, Tom said often that the lyrics were 'metaphorical' and 'cryptic', once even stating that Gwen's lyrics were written to sound like the song was written about a homeless person. Of course this isn't true. Or is it??? The song had been written for quite a while before it was released, as the band was playing it live in 1993 and even played an acoustic version of it on the radio show Loveline in June 1993.

Good.......2007-03-06

This Greatest hits album by No Doubt has an excellent variety of all their top songs from previous albums. I give it 5 out of 5. A recommended buy if you are a No Doubt fan.

Just Right.......2007-02-18

The perfect compilation album for the casual No Doubt fan who feels no need to own the individual albums. Most of the songs are radio standards we've heard and enjoyed a thousand times apiece.

The Best of the Best!.......2007-02-02

Wonderful collection of all their greatest hits! I actually love the commentary on the inside sleeve about how each song came about into being.

Average customer rating: 'Yes, I must go through the valley, to stand upon the mountain of G-d'-"Mountain of G-d" A Hip Contemporary Christian Rock Band They have done better. Third Day Third Day Has Done It Again!

Wherever You Are Third Day Manufacturer: Essential ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lifesong Coming Up to Breathe Arriving Offerings II: All I Have to Give Christmas Offerings ASIN: B000BKDO0W Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. Tunnel
2. Eagles
3. Cry Out To Jesus
4. I Can Feel It
5. Keep On Shinin'
6. Communion
7. Carry My Cross
8. How Do You Know
9. Mountain Of God
10. Love Heals Your Heart
11. The Sun Is Shining
12. Rise Up

Amazon.com

It's no secret that life's darkest moments often place us face-to-face with whatever, or wherever, we've placed our faith. That is the emotional climate listeners will find themselves in with Third Day's Wherever You Are, the band's eighth major release and a transparent and stark portrayal of where one finds the reason to carry on. Dealing with a number of recent personal tragedies, the band has forged its finest work to date with a collection of material that ranges from raging rockers to contemplative worship songs. The release opens with the take-no-prisoners urgency of "Tunnel" and finds singer Mac Powell offering hope in the face of difficulty and backed by the driving guitar work of Brad Avery and Mark Lee. The first single, "Cry Out to Jesus," simmers in a lyrical candor that can't help but be an emotional powerhouse as the song is carried by the band's rocking spirit. "I Can Feel It" is another wall-of-sound, guitar storm guaranteed to move you. Worship roots remain strong (see Offerings and Offerings II) as well for Third Day and we can find them on the reflective "Communion." Never ones to back down from the delicate issues, Third Day tackles church hypocrisy and judgmental attitudes with the searing "How Do You Know." The passion and talent of Third Day shines brightly here, making it the band's finest moment and one of Christian rock's best releases in recent memory. --Michael Lyttle

Album Description

CD AUDIO SIDE: * Entire album

DVD VIDEO SIDE: * Entire album in 5.1 Surround Sound and PCM Stereo * "Cry Out To Jesus" music video * Behind-the-scenes interviews * Exclusive photo gallery

Customer Reviews:

'Yes, I must go through the valley, to stand upon the mountain of G-d'-"Mountain of G-d".......2007-07-08

'EVEN THOUGH I KNOW THE JOURNEY'S LONG AND THE ROAD IS HARD, You're the One who's gone before me, You will help me carry on. And after all that I've been through, now I know the Truth, that I must go through the valley to stand upon the mountain of G-d.'

Yes, not very original lyrics, but to a christian, this long journey symbolizes life's troubles, the valley, the darkest, worst times or even then on the spiritual plane, just boring or lifeless. And G-d is always with us if we are true to Him in all aspects of our lives. This song has become my rallying cry.

At first I was extremely disappointed with the music, but I gradually warmed up to it, and now I can't stop playing it. The words from "Cry Out to Jesus" first spoke to me in my car one day, after having heard it several times, half listening to the words. The chorus, especially speaks of what Christ offers to everyone and what christianity as the body of Christ should offer to others: 'There is hope for the helpless, rest for the weary, love for the broken heart. There is grace and forgiveness, mercy and healing to meet you wherever you are. Cry out to Jesus' And with Jesus as our high priest, who suffered all things as written in Hebrews chapter 5, we should 'Just remember that you're not alone in your shame or your suffering' as one struggles with one's own sins.

I love too, "Communion", the lyrics of which consist of most of the few words which are spoken every Sunday, before communion. The song is very repetitive, but the few words which are semi-original, I love, and the way the song is arranged and sung is very simple but very beautiful: 'I will remember everything of old that You did for me. I won't take for granted the sacrifice that set me free. We hunger and thirst for You Lord, and Your Righteousness. We long for Your presence here Lord. Be with us again.' I love that song and the very obvious lyrics for the chorus: 'This is the body, this is the blood, broken and poured out, for all of us, and in this communion, we share in His love. This is the body, this is the blood.'

"Tunnel" which gets a lot of airplay on the radio reminds me of my dad's sister who was murdered who said much the same thing but in a different way. "It's always darkest before the dawn," she'd always say.

I do love this recording, but as usual I'm 2 years late; Third Day has a more recent CD out.

'Sometimes I think of where it is I've come from, and the things I left behind, but of all I have, what I possess, nothing can quite compare to What's in front of me, to What's in front of me'. -"Mountain of God"

A Hip Contemporary Christian Rock Band.......2007-05-13

I am not a born again. I happened upon this group one day while channel surfing the radio stations. What a great album! If you like pop/rock music, why not listen to some with a positive message?

They have done better........2007-03-28

Third Day is capable of producing some high energy food stomping rock and roll as well as gut wrenching soul searching profound music. On this cd, they did neither. If music were a shotgun, they forgot to take the safety off. The band sounds like they are going through the motions. Ive listened to the disc a few times and there are no memorable guitar moments..something the band is known for. Mac Powell's voice sounds in good form, but the lyrics are far too predictable. There are many points on this disc where, even on your first listen, you hear a line and you can accurately predict the next one.
Some typical lyrics:
1) "There's a light at the end of this tunnel for you"
2) "I will soar with the wings of eagles, I will learn to fly high above this world"
3)"They've done all they can to make it right, still its not enough"
4) "Memory warns you of the past, when it all went wrong"
5) "After all that Ive been through, now I realize that I must go through the valley to stand upon the mountain of God"

Yes, these themes are things we need to remember from time to time, but we've heard all this thousands of times before. There is nothing wrong with presenting time tested and familiar themes, but it would help if a new angle was presented so perhaps we could see a truth in a way that is more eye opening than we are used to. These lyrics are just too generic to be eye opening. Im sure these songs have brought comfort to some who have needed it, and for that the band deserves some credit. But this disc certainly wont be remembered as a creative milestone.

Third Day.......2007-03-24

I love this. I listen to it on my way to work because it puts me in a great frame of mind!

Third Day Has Done It Again!.......2007-02-16

Third Day continues to be one of the best bands of any genre. This album is not only musically fantastic, but it's message is so uplifting. It is a great gift for someone who has been going through a rough time, or a great addition to any CD collection!

Average customer rating: Breakout, no doubt! One excellent Ska album Welcome to the Tragic Kingdom! Fun! Great New Wave/Ska Revival

Tragic Kingdom No Doubt Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Return of Saturn Rock Steady No Doubt The Singles 1992-2003 Jagged Little Pill ASIN: B000001Y79 Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

1. Spiderwebs
2. Excuse Me Mr.
3. Just A Girl
4. Happy Now?
5. Different People
6. Hey You
7. The Climb
8. Sixteen
9. Sunday Morning
10. Don't Speak
11. You Can Do It
12. World Go 'Round
13. End It On This
14. Tragic Kingdom

Amazon.com

No Doubt's 1995 release, Tragic Kingdom, brought Southern California's ska scene to a national stage while elevating the band to star status. An irresistible mix of reggae, punk, and power pop, Tragic Kingdom scored several hits, among them "Spiderwebs," "Just a Girl," and "Don't Speak." Singer Gwen Stefani's looks made the group MTV shoo-ins, but her soaring voice is the real star, as evidenced by such songs as "Happy Now?"--a classic you'll-regret-you-dumped-me anthem that recalls Blondie--and the bouncy "Sunday Morning." Despite recurring themes of pain and regret, Tragic Kingdom manages to somehow feel sunny throughout. --Courtney Kemp

Customer Reviews:

Breakout, no doubt!.......2007-01-18

No Doubt deservedly hit it big when they released Tragic Kingdom. Their upbeat ska, punk, and rock influenced music stood out among the post-grunge crowd. There are several radio hits here, and the album has a lot more to offer. It's definitely a CD that is worth a spin if you like what you've heard of them before. A classic 90s album!

One excellent Ska album.......2006-11-09

No Doubt's Tragic Kingdom is really a great album and worth your money. Literally every track on it is well done. In my opinion its the last good No Doubt album. My personal favorite song is The Climb, mainly because its written in 12/8 as opposed to 4/4 time, like most popular music. Unfortunately, every other song on the album is 4/4, but it is something of a treat to hear something different. This album is really good all around and everyone can like at least one track on this album.

Welcome to the Tragic Kingdom!.......2006-07-26

This is the best album No Doubt has ever made. I still remember in 1996 when don't speak was No.1 for long weeks. I thunk this song is the best No doubt has ever made. A performance deserving a standing ovation. The rate lies down:

1. Spiderwebs. A great intro. This song is what defines No Doubt style to my opinion. I love this one. 10/10

2. Excuse me mr. I don't like this song that much. I think ''Sixteen'' should have been released as a single instead of this one. The lyrics, don't make much sense, but the piano sounds good. 6/10

3. Just a Girl. A very nice song about teenager girls. The guitar sounds great. 10/10

4. Happy Now? This song sounds good. I like it.9/10

5. Different People. Nice intro. The rest, isn't that bad. 8/10

6. Hey You. The first time I saw this song title, before I listened to it, I thought It was a remake of Pink Floyd's. This song is the strongest one. It's just rock. Doesn't have any reggae, pop or ska rythm. One of my favourites. 10/10

7. The Climb. It didn't have to take much time. This song is the boring slow one. Is actualy quiet good, but is the longest one, and it wasn't necessary at all. Up to 6 minutes!! 8/10

8. Sixteen. One of my favourites. One of the best rock songs No Doubt has ever made. It had been released as a single and I bet it would have reached the number one for weeks! Starts great, is the song that makes you stand up and jump. I was 16, and I felt like this song was to me. I felt identified with it.''You're only sixteen and you're feeling old...'' And it ends when Sunday Morning starts, with the drums. 10/10

9. Sunday Morning. I love how the song sounds, it's geat! but the lyrics doesn't help that much. But I don't care, I like it! One of my favourites. 10/10

10. Don't Speak. I have no words to describe this song. The lyrics, the sound, everything on this song is great! I think this is the best No Doubt song on their 5 studio albums!
A strong ballad. ''As we die, both you and I, with my head in my hands I sit and cry...''.10/10

11. You can do it. Doesn't sound that good. This song shouldn't have been included on this album. Is just the worst. I don't like it. 3/10

12. A very nice song. ''We gotta fing another way to make the world go 'round.'' The lyrics are great. Is just about rality. I love this song. 10/10

13. End it on this. A good one. Not that bad. 9/10

14. Tragic Kingdom. This song is like the cherry on the cake. I like the intro when it says "Permanecer sentados por favor" in Spanish. Welcome to the Tragic Kingdom! 10/10

Be sure you pick a copy of this album up. This album is No Doubt's best ever.

Fun!.......2006-07-19

You can't go wrong with this CD. It's just fun! Gwen's voice, the lyrics, the music is all good stuff!

Great New Wave/Ska Revival.......2006-07-10

I listened to this for the first time in a long time recently and was pleasantly surprised at how good it sounds.

This is the ultimate No Doubt album - terrific sound of ska/new wave/pop. Listening to this album again during our present penchant for 80's revival made me realize that "Tragic Kingdom" was about 10 years ahead of it's time.

"Spiderwebs", "Excuse Me Mr", "Just A Girl", "Sunday Morning" and "Don't Speak" are all great singles.

Hopefully this band will truly return to their great roots and return to this fine form in the near future...I think it's the perfect time!

Average customer rating: Groundbreaking debut (4.5/5) one of the finest albums of all time Terrific record. Classic rock for the next generation. Poetic Evolution A Timeless Delight....

Third Eye Blind Third Eye Blind Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Blue Yourself or Someone Like You Everything You Want Mad Season Bringing Down the Horse ASIN: B000002HOK Release Date: 1997-04-08

Tracks:

1. Losing A Whole Year
2. Narcolepsy
3. Semi-Charmed Life
4. Jumper
5. Graduate
6. How's It Going To Be
7. Thanks A Lot
8. Burning Man
9. Good For You
10. London
11. I Want You
12. The Background
13. Motorcycle Drive By
14. God Of Wine

Customer Reviews:

Groundbreaking debut (4.5/5).......2007-07-09

Third Eye Blind's self-titled 1997 debut is one of my favorite 90s rock albums. This album is one of the finest from the post-grunge period, and put into motion the group that would win over thousands with their well-produced, inspired rock. "Third Eye Blind" is full of very well-written, catchy pop-rock songs, but it's far more artistic than your average mainstream rock. Stephan Jenkins' lyrics are passionate and emotional, expressing despair and depression over failed relationships and problems of life. His vocal delivery ranges from a soft singing to an almost rapped fast pace, and his signature shrieky falsetto is always welcome. The album as a tone has a fairly dark and depressed mood to it, but the upbeat songs emit a much more joyful air. Behind Kevin Cadogan and Arion Salazar's musicianship, the songs are built around catchy guitar riffs that match the vocals perfectly. The songs are extremely catchy and memorable, and the emotion in these songs makes them inspiring and appealing.

My only complaints I would ever have about this album are just towards the end of the tracklist. A few of the slower, sparser, and less memorable songs are grouped towards the end, and a few of these are skippable and similar. I'm not sure about this tan cover that Amazon displays, the only one I've ever been familiar with is the red one.

The tracklist begins with the fast and sad "Losing a Whole Year," about a lost love. The furious guitars are loud and thumping, but Jenkins' vocals and lyrics are soft. "Narcolepsy" is a nice, almost relaxing tune until the end. The #1 single, the unforgettable "Semi-Charmed Life," is without a doubt one of the very best songs of the 90s, a perfectly constructed pop tune. The memorable hook and almost rapped verses, to the bridge and guitar break, this song is a catchy, timeless classic. Just as good is its perfect follower, "Jumper." The spinning, almost acoustic feeling song is an inspiring conversation to a suicidal friend, and the hook and verses are enough to make anyone sing along. "Graduate" is a pounding, heavy song that I like. The slower "How's It Going to Be" was another successful single, a well-written tune. "Thanks a Lot" and "Burning Man" are both very well-produced, they're upbeat and catchy rock songs with meaningful lyrics. "Good for You" and "London" are also enjoyable, exhibiting raw emotion. "I Want You" is one of my favorites, musically laidback and lyrically yearning. The album closes with three slow yet very fulfilling songs, "The Background," "Motorcycle Drive By," and "God of Wine."

"Third Eye Blind" is one of the finest rock albums of the nineties, and it has something that will appeal to everybody. From the catchy, well-written pop tunes, to the emotional lyrics or the musical artistry, there's a lot to love about this debut. I also highly recommend its follow up, 1999's Blue.

one of the finest albums of all time.......2007-06-29

there is something magical about Third Eye Blind, regardless of what most of their songs are referring to, they seep into your psyche and sit there awhile, just playing with your senses. 5 or ten years after the fact, I can still be driving on I-95, heading towards BeanTown at 8am with bumper to bumper traffic, and close my eyes and belt out "God Of Wine" or "Motorcycle Drive By" and I feel alive. I feel this album was made for me, and I feel infinite. I am glad that my favorite, most poetic songs from this album, hardly, if ever got radio play. It would have, in this reviewers opinion, taken the purity and eloquence away from the magic of what those songs are about if it were layed out to the masses and critics at that pathetic, sophmoric Spin magazine.

'The Background' is one of my favorite songs of all time, and 'God of Wine' is a song that should be legendary, like Hotel California. I am just so sorry I missed them on both their shows in this area. I have waited so long to see them live.

Arguably, Third Eye Blind's debut self-titled album, can be layed on pace with Radiohead's "Ok Computer" and The Beatles "The White Album" as some of the finest music to grace our ears. I thank them.

One of my favorite musical experiences of my life; sheer brilliant.

Ken

Terrific record. Classic rock for the next generation........2007-06-20

This record seems to be both extremely underated and extremely overrated. For me, I like all the songs on the record. No, they are not really innovative or songs of musical genius like Bob Dylan or MIles Davis. BUt they are very likable tunes and they have great energy, blue-eyed brash innocence, and a big heart, and that's more than I can ever say about any Dylan or Miles Davis tune I've ever heard.

Poetic Evolution.......2007-06-13

This album is lyrically brilliant. I don't particularly like pop rock, but I think this album is amazing. The lyric's structure closely resembles poetry, in which the listener can discern their own intial meanings to the lyrics and then allow those meanings to evolve with each listen. There are not too many albums that deal with such dark psychological issues with this characteristic.

A Timeless Delight...........2007-04-28

My favorite pop-rock/alternative album of the 90's. Every single song is so dam* good even the last hidden track...The album had at least 5 songs that were released on radio and ended up on top 10 charts...The funny thing is that the rest of the tracks that weren't released are the best tracks!!!

Pop Music:

1. Third Millennium V.1 [Import]
2. Tropical [Import]
3. Uzbekistan: Instrumental Art Music
4. Ventos Do Norte [Import]
5. Violet Blue [Import]
6. Viva Italia: Uma Festa Italiana [Box set] [Import]
7. Zan [Import]
8. Zeigt Her Eure Fusse [Box set] [Import]
9. Zekrayat [Enhanced] [Import]
10. Zoo Collection: C'est La Vie [Import]

Pop Music