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Average customer rating: Country rock at its best Best Southern rock from my high school days. Luna Sea An Under-rated Band

Luna Sea Firefall Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Adult Contemporary | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Firefall Elan Undertow/Clouds Across the Sun Break of Dawn/Mirror of the World Firefall - Greatest Hits ASIN: B00006LES4 Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

1. So Long
2. Just Remember I Love You
3. Sold On You
4. Someday Soon
5. Just Think
6. Getaway
7. Only A Fool
8. Head On Home
9. Piece Of Paper
10. Even Steven

Album Description

Released only a year their first album ("Firefall"), "Luna Sea" proved Firefall the kings of the smooth AM country-rock sound. "Luna Sea" yielded them a hit (#11) with "Just Remember I Love You" (Timothy B. Schmidt of Eagles and Poco fame lends a helping hand with background vocals) and another minor hit with "So Long."

Album Description

2002 reissue features 'So Long', 'Someday Soon' and the hit 'Just Remember I Love You' with background vocals by Poco/Eagles member Timothy B. Schmidt. Originally released in 1977. Collectables.

Customer Reviews:

Country rock at its best.......2006-07-29

Rick Robert's more softer tunes mixed with Larry Burnett's often edgier versions make this cd one that never becomes tiring. These guys can sing, and there is no tradeoff when the other takes the lead role. With the frequent addition of horns and flute, Firefall's sound is unmistakable and a breath of fresh air.

Best Southern rock from my high school days........2006-07-04

This album is absolutely the best recorded music from Firefall.
I listened to this album on 33 1/3 rpm about a thousand times when I was in school. The melodies are sweet and the guitar work is polished. I broke a few hearts with "So Long."
Firefall still plays, and I have seen them several times here in Colorado.

Luna Sea.......2006-02-25

Excellent Album back in the seventies, and it just gets better with age!

An Under-rated Band.......2004-12-05

This album is just as strong as their first outing, with standout tracks including So Long, Just Remember I Love You and Sold On You. It's a pity there are no sound bites to listen to, but if you liked the first album, just buy it! Try and find the Rhino re-issue with three bonus tracks and great liner notes.
In my opinion, internal squabbling, substance abuse and perhaps just plain lack of a break, prevented these guys from being as big as the Eagles. This album, along with the following Elan and Undertow albums are fantastic examples of songwriting craft, tight harmonies and superb musicianship. Get 'em all!!

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Lucia Popp - Viennese Operetta Arias Franz Lehár , Carl Millöcker , Johann Strauss II , Robert Stolz , Carl Zeller , Franz von Suppe , Paul Lincke , Nico Dostal , Neville Marriner , Lucia Popp , and Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000002SH7 Release Date: 1997-06-10

Average customer rating: Luna Sea has come full-circle 'Slave' from Malaysia A little bit disapointed Luna Sea does it again! lol, play it loud?

Lunacy Luna Sea Manufacturer: Jms ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000059O4J Release Date: 2001-01-22

Tracks:

1. Be Awake
2. Sweetest Come Again
3. Gravity
4. Kiss
5. 4:00 Am
6. Virgin Mary
7. White Out
8. A Vision
9. Feel
10. Tonight
11. Crazy About You

Customer Reviews:

Luna Sea has come full-circle.......2004-04-04

"Lunacy" being the final album of J-ROCK uber-band Luna Sea, there are a few things to consider:

Fans from their indies days may complain that Luna Sea's style has changed too much--and, indeed, "Lunacy" is a far cry from the days when Ryuichi screamed more often than sang, his macabre lyrics sliding into gothic darkness. Yet "Lunacy" is a gem, an album of musicians highly-polished and mature, one last testament to the powerful unit they had become. Sugizo's tribute to James Bond--"Sweetest Coma Again"--rings with his genius and talent, in structure as well as aesthetics (his lead guitar never ceases to amaze), and as always Inoran complements him perfectly as Second Guitar. Shinya and J provide the solid backbone of "Lunacy", unspoiled and amazing, with percussion and bass guitar that seem almost unreal; while Ryuichi's infamous voice matches every note, nuance, and tone with the pop majesty that he has so comfortably groomed himself into.

"Lunacy" is the end of a story: shortly after its release, Luna Sea disbanded and its members went their separate ways. While it may not hold the passion of earlier albums ("Mother" and "Style" for example), or the sharp angst that propelled songs from their more visual days to beautiful ubiquity ("Rosier" comes to mind), "Lunacy" can stand by itself as an album of particular craftmanship and ability.

Tracklisting:
Be Awake * Sweetest Coma Again (featuring DJ KRUSH) * gravity * KISS (featuring DJ KRUSH) * 4:00 AM * VIRGIN MARY * white out * a Vision * FEEL * TONIGHT * Crazy About You

More sensitive fans might wish to note that there is some distinct profanity in "white out".

'Slave' from Malaysia.......2002-09-24

LS did a lot of new things in this album
Many fans complaint about this album coz they can't accept LS's new style
This album is pretty good but I prefer 'Style' coz their way of playing is really special in that album

Great song from Lunacy
4:00am
one of my favourite,Ryuichi(vocal) sounded really 'lazy' in the beginning ,at first it sounds pop but in the ending part they changed it to alternative that sounds awesome

Virgin Mary
A masterpiece.It's the best track of the whole CD.Ryuichi did a great job in the chorus.
If u like ths song try one of these track from their previous album=Another,Moon,Genesis of mind,Forever and ever

Crazy about you
The chorus was really good ,the ending was near perfect

Gravity
The guitar sounded really cool.J(bass) did a wonderful job in this track

To me,the way to like a song is by understanding it,not by language but by music......DPO

A little bit disapointed.......2002-03-27

First time I listened to J-Rock I thought all the groups were cool. But I was a little bit disapointed with Luna Sea. All their songs sound exactly the same. They don't change their style or the feeling inside the song. You might get bored after listening this CD twice.

I recommend you to buy this CD or any other by Luna Sea if you like groups that sound the same in every single and song. Also if you are their fan. It's not a bad group, only a simple one, nothing unique in their songs. Their best song is "TRUE BLUE", the only one that seems to be "REALLY COOL".

It's an average group. That's all.

Luna Sea does it again!.......2001-07-03

Luna Sea experiences a couple of new beats and styles (some DJ mixes), not quite the same fashion as before. The slow songs are more passionate. Then the fast ones really J-rocks. I missed their usual funky guitar on the background. Great acquisition! (Image and Style still my favorites) The price was worth (considering what it costs in yens and shipping from Japan!). Even if you are not a big Luna Sea fan, you'll love it!

lol, play it loud?.......2001-05-20

well, first off: the cd is called Lunacy. hehe. this is Luna Sea's best cd ^^ Sweetest coma again is a shocking song, really powerful! Tonight is a really pop song, and the tune is really catchy. the lyrics are really capturing, as are all of luna sea's songs are. virgin mary is a great song; nothing beats luna sea's random christian music! ^-^ luna sea was the greatest band, and this cd really is their greatest.

Average customer rating: The Definitive LUNA SEA Album: "Mother"

Mother ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Faith ASIN: B000A2GT26 Release Date: 2005-02-15

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The Definitive LUNA SEA Album: "Mother".......2005-09-06

I nearly fell out of my seat when I saw that Amazon is finally carrying copies of "Mother", an amazing musical offering from the twilight princes of Japanese rock: LUNA SEA. Composed of the talented Ryuichi Kawamura on vocals; Sugizo on guitar and violin; Inoran on guitar; J on bass; and Shinya Yamada on drums/percussion, Luna Sea swept across an early-nineties Japan just blooming into its own, a swiftly-evolving Visual Kei unit that deserves special recognition in the archives of modern rock music. Discovered in a club by one hide of X JAPAN fame, Luna Sea quickly broadened the concept of exactly what progressive Japanese rock music could be defined as: not so much technicolor Kabuki androgynity as role-model X Japan, Luna Sea early-on created a distinctive reworking of the "princely" Goth aesthetic into their live shows and performances. Their music also reflected that core of mystic angst, and in the heyday of their too-short joint careers, the members of Luna Sea collaborated and released the living, breathing gem of "Mother."

Released in 1994, following the waves of such contagious successes as the very VK "Image" and "Eden" albums, Luna Sea's "Mother" showcases ten near-perfect tracks reflecting the opulence and anger of the burgeoning times it was conceived in. The compact disc starts of more slowly with "Loveless"--an almost "pop" song of simple instrumentation and catchy refrains--but the second track sets the LS standard for years to follow. "Rosier" is a fantastic (perhaps somewhat over-played) Visual Kei anthem with edgy lyrics propounded by Ryuichi's daring vocal range; amazing, ethereal guitars; a solid bass line; and Shinya's infallible percussion. If one could only pick a single song with which to define Luna Sea's exceptional talent and vision, "Rosier" is that song--it's THAT good. Yet following with "Face to Face" (track three), "Civilize" (track four), and "Genesis of Mind ~ Yume no Kanata e" (track five), Luna Sea quickly branches away from the spiritual angst of "Rosier" and shows just how diverse a band they can be. From a song that was apparently written for the sole purpose of extended make-out sessions; to an 'industrial' cacophany upon the ears; to an exquisite epic showcasing the celebrated talent of Sugizo in particular (his creative use of his triple-neck guitar is an exceptional treat); Luna Sea explores various venues within their music and brings up a "perfect ten" every time. "Aurora", "IN FUTURE", "FAKE", and "True Blue" round out the second half of the album with more mystic, catchy, and straight-forward rock melodies, and to crown it all is the song that only Luna Sea could have devised: "Mother". The Japanese rock band with a penchant for sticking reflections of Christendom randomly within their songs (like "Jesus" from the "Eden" album), "Mother" has lyrics alluding to the Virgin Mary falling dolefully against a backdrop of Sugizo's expressive, wailing violin.

While earlier albums held less polish but more raw emotion, and later works shone with perfect performance yet more of a "pop-rock" feel, "Mother" caught Luna Sea within the world that they knew best: angry, spiritual, philosophical, and full of feeling (even the album cover--while exceptionally disturbing with the image of a nun wearing a blood-soaked habit--perfectly expresses this chaos). And while others might argue that Luna Sea's "Image" captures more of the ephemeral Visual Kei philosophy, it goes without saying that "Mother" is the definitive album of Luna Sea, and a necessity for any serious connoisseur of modern Japanese music.

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Style Manufacturer: MCA VICTOR ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000E8VB9M Release Date: 2006-03-28

Product Description

Tracks: 1. With Love ; 2. G. ; 3. Hurt ; 4. Ra-Se-N ; 5. Luv U ; 6. Forever & Ever ; 7. 1999 ; 8. End Of Sorrow ; 9. Desire ; 10. In Silence ; 11. Selves;

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Mother ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000KJTKTS Release Date: 2007-01-30

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Shine Luna Sea Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BR2PPK Release Date: 2006-01-02

Album Description

Japanese reissue pressing. Universal. 2005.

Average customer rating: Slave ^_^ Luna Sea never fails to deliver, yet something is lacking... I'm a slave.... =o) Luna Sea is awesome

Period Luna Sea Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005HROW Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

1. Love Song
2. Storm
3. Gravity
4. Tonight
5. End Of Sorrow
6. Rosier
7. True Blue
8. Shine
9. I For You
10. Loveless
11. Believe
12. Dejavu
13. Precious
14. In Silence
15. Wish

Customer Reviews:

Slave ^_^.......2004-08-20

WOW! I just bought this CD and took my first listen, all i can is that its the best cd i own so far! overall it's just so great, the combination of the music, all the tracks are wonderful! if you are a fan of rock you should own this CD. It's well worth it.

Luna Sea never fails to deliver, yet something is lacking..........2004-04-24

"Period" is something of a "best" collection, albeit a bit more slanted to chart ratings than Luna Sea's other compilations. Actually, though, I was rather disappointed with the selection of songs found on this album: not that they aren't tried and true Luna Sea classics, but there is something missing, I think. A spark of life that saturates their music somehow slipped away when this grouping of songs was brought together.

Now, standing on their own, there are some wonderful hits on this album: great rock singles like "STORM", "TONIGHT", and the quintessential "ROSIER"; slower, more ballad-style songs such as "I for You", and the infectious fan-favorite "WISH". (It's also worth mentioning that, as far as I know, this is the only full-length album that the touching "LOVE SONG" can be found.) Yet this compliation lacks some of the slowly-built energy that songs such as "Genesis of Mind ~ Yume no Kanata e" or "Forever & Ever" exploded previous albums with... and the song selection of this CD is not very diverse in style. I think "Civilize" would have added a different feel, with its signature industrial tone; or perhaps "Providence" featuring Sugizo's beautiful violin solo. Regardless, this disc showcases enough of a variety of Luna Sea's work (fifteen tracks) that you can't say you don't get your money's worth, although perhaps you may feel a little jilted in the aesthetics department (pure white cover, no pictures or photos of the band inside).

Maybe it's just me, but in this instance when the cream was all brought together, it didn't quite make butter. However, if you're new to J-Rock and just want to try it out, or are looking for a one-time stop regarding Luna Sea, this album will probably be just what you're looking for.

I'm a slave.... =o).......2003-08-14

Luna Sea is one of the best rock bands in Japan. This CD has some of their best work. I love it.

Luna Sea is awesome.......2002-03-30

This cd is a definate buy for anyone who likes j-rock. They are awesome. Just plain awesome.

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Shine ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000KJTKUC Release Date: 2007-01-30

Average customer rating: Calm Seas, Tropical Nights Good Effort from a Great Band SOLID COUNTRY ROCK ALBUM

Luna Sea Firefall Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Elan Firefall Windmills/She Is a Song ASIN: B0000033IG Release Date: 1995-08-15

Tracks:

1. So Long
2. Just Remember I Love You
3. Sold On You
4. Someday Soon
5. Just Think
6. Getaway
7. Only A Fool
8. Head On Home
9. Piece Of Paper
10. Even Steven
11. Tropical Night
12. Rainforest
13. Ya Never Know
14. Over You

Customer Reviews:

Calm Seas, Tropical Nights.......2006-08-25

Way back in 1985 the Byrds Tribute Band arrived in Norfolk, Virginia for what turned out to be an Amazing Show.
About halfway through the Concert drummer Michael Clarke introduced his friend Rick Roberts and out to the stage with only an acoustic guitar the great man bounced. I was right down front and like a Eighties Booberoo, I yelled out "So Long", Rick turned my way, gave me a big smile and launched right into "Just Remember I Love You"... Mouths dropped. All bloodshot eyes focused, Even the Waitresses shut up. Of a night of Amazing Music Rick Roberts shone through like a Diamond in a Coal Field. He could have ran for King of the Planet that night, he was that good.

This was the first thing by this Group I had bought. The first Record "Firefall" had been a huge sucess and I had heard "Cinderella" & 'Mexico" on the Radio but I did bybass that record for some reason. In the summer of 77 I spotted record No. 2 "Luna Sea" in the record bin and picked this one up ($5.99) I had not heard a note of this second release on the Radio yet.
"So Long" is the opener and it's a stunner, this is a GREAT Rock song, this Band could Rock and this is the Proof. Over- looked as a single still it stands as one of the best pieces of Music Produced in the 1970's. I would have enjoyed to have had Firefall continue in this direction but it seems their Record Company was pushing them more to the Ballads which translated to big Radio Plays and Big Bucks.
This is why Track Two, "Just Remember I Love You" was the Single from this record that is best remembered and it topped at No.11 on the Pops Charts.
Other songs overlooked at the time shine here such Larry Burnett's great rocker "Sold On You" in which Rick and Larry share the Vocals and twist the style and tempo back and forth (But Larry wins on this one, it's his song). "Someday Soon" yet another big ballad from Rick is Perfect, This was not a Single but it could have been...Another Gem.
"Just Think" by Larry is Da Bluze and another showcase for some Great Guitar playing from a Band not remembered for this sort of thing. This was a Highlight on stage for Firefall Concerts of 77 & 78...Don't overlook what Larry brought to this band as he had the Fire and by the laughter at the end the band was having big fun here.
"Getawy" continues in the Rock Mode as does "Head On Home" and "Only a Fool" & "Piece of Paper" are lighter acoustic pieces. The closer "Even Steven" has some silly Lyrics but it sure is a catchy Tune...Great Melody.
This Rhino Release has added four Bonus Songs from "Tropical Nights" the Original planned 2nd Record that was scrapped mid way through when the concept was changed to "Luna Sea". The track "Tropical Night' sounds like it's right outta "Pet Sounds" (Beach Boys circa 1966) it's a sleepy Experimental number, Pretty but it seems unfinished. The instrumental "Rainforest" is very Classical and it is mixed right into a great Larry Rocker called "Ya Never Know"...Whew, this is serious stuff here, No Kidding, Now I'm wondering if there is more of this project in the vaults and if it COULD be released. "Luna Sea" could be done up as an "Deluxe" 2 Disc Set. Let's hope... Oh, yeah there's the Roberts track "Over You" which is alot like "So Long" and it Bookends this version of "Luna Sea".
For me "Luna Sea" & "Elan" are the two best Records from this Great Band, But I can't understand why there is not a Box Set (at least 4 CD's) for the "Firefaithfuls....SIGH.

Good Effort from a Great Band.......2000-02-08

"Luna Sea" is not a great album, not one of Firefall's best (check out "Elan", "Undertow" or "Clouds Across the Sun" for their best). However, the group is one of our finer ensembles from the 70s and 80s, so this album is worth the price. They even added some bonus tracks to make it so! "Just Remember I Love You" and "So Long" are the best cuts. All of the tunes, however, are listenable and good reminders of the fun 70s! Now, if they'd only get "Clouds Across the Sun" out in CD!

SOLID COUNTRY ROCK ALBUM.......1999-12-05

I first came across Firefall in 1986 when following the travels of one of my favourite artists at the time , Rick Roberts , who had been performing with The Flying Burrito Brothers.What a pleasant surprise in discovering Firefall - a favourite Band of mine ever since. I`ve been lucky enough to acquire their first 7 almums on Vinyl over the years.I recently purchased their Greatest Hits on C D . Tracks on the album SOLD ON YOU - a real solid rocker, GETAWAY , HEAD ON HOME and PIECE OF PAPER are all Larry Burnett tracks which are very good.JUST REMEMBER I LOVE YOU is a brilliant song by Rick Roberts with support on backing vocals from Tim Schmit ( Poco and Eagles fame) which is the highlight of the album. As with their first album the name of Stephen Stills pops up in the Composer credits. So this their second album provides solid songs from both Larry Burnett and Rick Roberts who are supported by a great band comprising of Jock Bartley (ex Zephyr), Mark Andes ( ex Spirit ans Jo Jo Gunne ), Michael Clarke ( ex Byrds )who has since sadly passed away and David Muse ( currently I think with Marshall Tucker Band ) - quite a lineup - no wonder they produced such good music. However as good as this album is ,it doesnt have the same impact as their first ,which was excellent.

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