Cherry

About the Artist
Good Musicians with a twinge of twinginess.

Product Description
Great American Rock!

Cherry,GT350

Average customer rating: Fun Music A great blend of styles, but still unique Overrated feistier! Great Music

The Reminder Feist Manufacturer: Cherry Tree ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Lo-Fi | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Let It Die Back to Black Sky Blue Sky Icky Thump We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank ASIN: B000NPE7YC Release Date: 2007-05-01

Tracks:

1. So Sorry
2. I Feel It All
3. My Moon My Man
4. The Park
5. The Water
6. Sealion
7. Past In Present
8. The Limit To Your Love
9. 1234
10. Brandy Alexander
11. Intuition
12. Honey Honey
13. How My Heart Behaves

Amazon.com

Feist is the solo project of Canada's Leslie Feist, a prolific artist who has also played in one capacity or another with Broken Social Scene, Kings of Convenience and half a dozen other bands. The Reminder, her third release, comes from the same well of quiet, appealing songwriting, and delicate vocalizations that made 2004's Let It Die such a sweet treat. This one is a bit more hushed and ballad heavy, closer to Cat Power than Peaches (with whom Feist has also worked with in the past) but maintains an indie-minded blend of confessional pop, jazzy folk, and lo-fi torch songs. The comparatively upbeat single "My Moon My Man" splits her voice off into unexpected harmonies, just dissonant enough to stick in your head. It's hard to predict where her melodies are going to end up; "Brandy Alexander" starts with a simple snap-pulse, and gradually unfolds into a cathartic chorus of sweeping vocal overlays. Throughout, the record profits from a simple, unfussy aesthetic that keeps the production minimal and the emphasis squarely on Feist's cracking, wistful vibrato. Everything sounds deliberate, but not obsessed over, like an e-mailed wedding invitation. It's a low-pressure vibe, welcoming and content to linger. And linger you will. --Matthew Cooke

Customer Reviews:

Fun Music.......2007-07-17

I heard a few songs from Feist recently and really enjoyed them so when I had the opportunity to purchase the album at such a fantastic price I couldn't resist. It is full of lilting melodies and fun rythmns.

A great blend of styles, but still unique.......2007-07-06

Leslie Feist has really made a contribution to music! Her songs make me think of a blending of Joni Mitchell, Eva Cassidy, Rickie Lee Jones, Shawn Colvin, and Kate Bush. Howzat for a compendium, kids?

And better still, the album (yeah, I'm a neo-oldster) is a good deal.

Overrated.......2007-07-05

Horribly overrated. This is adult contemporary gone mad. Cannot understand why Feist is getting all this love from the critics. Maybe because she is a Canadian. Her songs are ok as dinner background music -- specially if the dinner is good enough to keep you thoroughly occupied. Barely audible, her whiny drivel is irritating at best -- like the buzz of an over-friendly mosquito.

feistier!.......2007-07-05

This is a great album, perhaps better than her first. Leslie Feist has written more of these songs than on the first album and this is no loss. Not only does she still have the great sweet throaty voice, the arrangements have emotional depth. A fantastic sophomore offering. If you haven't heard her, you're missing out on a great new singer-songwriter with a punk inflection from Canada. Pick up either album and groove along.

Great Music.......2007-07-04

I just discovered this artist on the web. I bought the CD because it has a different sound that embodies jazz and pop with a unique voicing. I like it. The first few songs are what sell the CD. "My Moon My Man" is excellent! I only gave it four stars because once you get past the first few songs it does get a little mellow. I like it and will look into buying some of her other music in the future.

Average customer rating: Didn't see this coming! THIS is my summer album Gritty Retro YEAH! SO FREAKIN CATCHY.

Costello Music The Fratellis Manufacturer: Cherry Tree 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: Favourite Worst Nightmare Back to Black Because of the Times Yours Truly Angry Mob [Deluxe Edition CD/DVD Combo] The Good, the Bad & the Queen ASIN: B000MXPE74 Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

1. Henrietta
2. Flathead
3. Whistle For The Choir
4. Chelsea Dagger
5. Gutterati?, The
6. For The Girl
7. Doginabag
8. Creepin Up The Backstairs
9. Vince The Lovable Stoner
10. Everybody Knows You Cried Last Night
11. Baby Fratelli
12. Got Ma Nuts From A Hippy

From Amazon.co.uk

There's nothing terribly complicated about the Fratellis' debut album, Costello Music, but that's by no means a criticism. Rather than inject their songs with complex chords, or steep their lyrics with their political and social agendas, this Glasgow trio have instead focussed on writing 13 songs that are pure, unabashed entertainment. And it's a pace--and an attitude--that doesn't let up, from the jumpy opening bars of "Henrietta" to the groupie-reminiscing of "Ole Black'n'Blue Eyes". In many ways, Costello Music sounds like a return to the hedonistic rush of early 1990s Britpop, with its exhilarating guitar riffs and arrogant swagger--"Chelsea Dagger" somehow applies the attitude of early Oasis to the pop catchiness of Great Escape-era Blur. But the Fratellis also know their history: the ska-punk of "Cuntry Boys & City Girls" and "For the Girl" has the Fratellis sounding like the cheeky offspring of the Clash, or a less-irritating Madness. But all this analysis kind of misses the point of Costello Music: this is music for dancing, not for contemplation. It's loud, fast and in-your-face, exactly what you'd expect from three young men with guitars. --Ted Kord

Customer Reviews:

Didn't see this coming!.......2007-07-15

Wow, i can't believe i came from heavy death metal to this upbeat poppy music- but this is the exact type of music that would make you want to change.
Other than the main hits such as Chelsea Dagger and Flathead- this album is full of amazing song. Nothing short of a must buy if you like indie or pop; or if you were like me, looking to lighten up your atmosphere. And that's exactly what this does- it just makes you happy; makes you want to dance even if you can't.

Every song is filled with an incredible rhythm, ranging from mosh pit punk to bob your head and go with the flow. Songs such as Henrietta and Whistle for the Choir are full of constantly changing riffs, so you can't expect what to hear next. So it never gets old.

The lyrics are quite interesting, the way he tells his stories are such that you can just close your eyes and watch the colors dance when you're feeling down or getting you and your friends amped for the trip to the game. One thing i should address for the parents is the cover art, it can seem slightly provocative- but nothing more than you'd see openly on TV nowadays.

Ok, so if this whole makes less than any sense to you- lemme just sum it up into one sentence.
"You will not regret this buy!"

THIS is my summer album.......2007-07-01

Fun! Fun! Fun! Three guys with guitars! Say what you will otherwise about this CD, but when it comes down to it, this thing is 100% pure unadulterated fun. I heard one song on the radio (#4, Chelsea Dagger) and had it stuck in my noggin after that- it was very annoying! The next day, on a hard-fought whim I finally bought the album at Best Buy. I have never regretted this! Really it was out of desperation, since all the music out "all sounds the same nowadays". Come on... you've said it too. It's not just that you're old- 99% of what's out there right now sucks a$$.

That's certainly not the case here. This is the very, very rare album that's actually worth buying. There's not a bad track on here. When's the last time you said that about a CD? Buy it... you will not be sorry!

Gritty Retro.......2007-06-13

With their hit single, "Chelsea Dagger," the Fratellis successfully recreate the glam sound of T-Rex. The song even starts off with a yell similar to T-Rex's "20th Century Boy." The Fratellis pull off having a retro sound, but with a gritty sound ala Mando Diao whose latest album Ode to Ochrasy is out now.

YEAH!.......2007-06-13

This a great CD!!! Definitely way above a one-note band. Multi-layered songs with great vocals that work with the music. To be honest, I don't really understand the lyrics BUT I really don't care as the music is sooo good.

SO FREAKIN CATCHY........2007-06-09

none of the songs make sense. it's loud. it's fast. IT'S BRILLIANCE BEYOND BELIEF. Get this cd. That's all I can say. It can't be described in words. All I can say is.... you'll wanna strip and dance naked around your house. It's that good. Seriously.

Average customer rating: Don't get nearly the respect they deserve real rock n' roll Just ok What A Start PRETTY COOL

Buckcherry Buckcherry Manufacturer: Dreamworks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | 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 Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Time Bomb Extreme Behavior You Made Me You Made Me Phobia ASIN: B00000IGQU Release Date: 1999-04-06

Tracks:

1. Lit Up
2. Crushed
3. Dead Again
4. Check Your Head
5. Dirty Mind
6. For The Movies
7. Lawless And Lulu
8. Related
9. Borderline
10. Get Back
11. Baby
12. Drink The Water

Amazon.com

Once upon a time in Los Angeles--during the infamous mid-'80s Guns N' Roses era--the City of Angels was spewing forth dirty, blues-influenced rock bands. Little Caesar, Junkyard, the Hangmen--even the names were redolent of dirty rock & roll, Harleys, and barroom brawls. A new breed of rebel rock has emerged in Buckcherry--sober, tattooed blues-metallers whose charismatic singer, Josh Todd, boasts a compelling Iggy Pop-Jim Morrison-Axl Rose persona. Buckcherry's 12-track debut album, produced by Terry Date (Pantera) with coproduction from former Sex Pistol Steve Jones, kicks off with the nasty, aggressive groove of "Lit Up." While the song is irresistible, many might have a problem with the "I love the cocaine" chorus. Still, Todd's persona works well with the band's aggro, melodic stomp, and with bands such as the Black Crowes, Nashville Pussy, and Honky Toast keeping barroom rock alive, Buckcherry are a ballsy and bold entry into the fray, as suited to share a stage with Hanoi Rocks as they would be with Motörhead. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews:

Don't get nearly the respect they deserve.......2007-03-21

Although I am glad to see the band getting some play with their new single "Crazy Bitch" most people forget these guys had two rockin albums before 15. Their debut album was refreshing to hear when it came out as the bands lyrics, music and Josh Todd's swagger reminded me of the days of GNR with the powerful frontman and overall sex drugs and rock n' roll lifestyle, the presence of which was severely lacking in the late 90's. The whole album is just solid rock. Highlights are Lit Up, Dead Again, Dirty Mind and the ballad For the Movies. Good stuff and good to see em back.

real rock n' roll.......2007-02-19

These guys are so raw and in your face. The first time I heard "all lit up" I was hooked.

Just ok.......2007-01-04

Decent album but the follow up, 15, was much better. I was familiar with a few tracks when I bought the album and unfortunately for Buckcherry, none of the stuff I didn't know really grew on me.

What A Start.......2006-08-02

Buckcherry ****

What a beautiful beginning. Buckcherry are the best straight up rock and roll band around today, there is no disputing that. The band seems to get better with each album because this, the bands first and self-titled release is a far cry from their recent third album, 15. What Buckcherry did here on their first album was fuse the styles of their idols like Guns N' Roses and Aerosmith with bluesy grooves and soulful vocals. Boy do they do that well. To really serve this album full justice one would have to listen to it, as you would with all of the bands albums. While this isn't as good as the bands later releases it is still a good solid album.

Joshua Todd's vocals are phenomenal. It's the only word that comes to mind. Full of passion and angst. His lyrics at this point struggled a little bit for maturity but were great rock and roll lyrics none the less. The man is the prototypical front-man for this generation of rock lovers. Keith Neilson is one of the strongest guitar players around. He knows exactly what to play and what not to play and more importantly when to play it. This album was before they added second guitarist Steve D. The rhythm section is nice and strong here but was replaced after the release of this album with a new drummer and bass player. But the point is the musicianship on this debut is of the quality of a veteran band.

The album opens with what is the bands best song and what I believe will go down as the bands signature song, `Lit Up.' It's perfectly arranged with awesome guitar nice vocals, and a killer chorus that reads "I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine." This is one killer song that should be heard by all and Im guessing if your thinking about buying this album this song is part of the reason why. `Crushed' is a great song. One of the strongest songs on the album, simply subject, rock and roll. `Dead Again' is a fast paced rocker with hard driving drums but does grow old after a few listens. `Check Your Head' is just boring while `Dirty Mind' is a killer and one of the better songs on the album. `For The Movies' is slower but still a good song, much better then `Check Your Head.' `Lawless And Lulu' is fantastic. A real good rocker that everyone will enjoy. `Related' can get a little old after a while but is still a really great song. `Borderline' is a nice change of pace in that it is a slower bluesy song. Very cool and contains a really good groove. `Get Back' and `Baby' are awesome, both are heavy rockers that contain great guitar through and through. The album ends great, couldn't have been done any better. `Drink The Water' is a killer rocker with great guitar and cool vocals. The slide guitar by Neilson is fantastic and really adds to the song. The songs ends the album with a bang, leaving you wanting more Buckcherry, which is exactly what the last song on the album should leave you wanting.

So while Buckcherry is not as good as Time Bomb, or 15, it is still a very good album that is sure to please any real rock fan. Besides this album really does have something for all music fans no matter the genre. So do yourself a favor and pick up Buckcherry. Highly Recommended.

PRETTY COOL.......2006-07-09

THIS CD IS PRETTY COOL. "ALL LIT UP" JUST F@!KIN' ROCKS! MAN THAT SONG JUST GETS ME GOIN'!

Average customer rating: Rocks Right Out of the Gate Great debut CD! Great southern rock Awesome Band!! Simply kicks a__

Black Stone Cherry Black Stone Cherry Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Come What(ever) May Shot to Hell Blood Stained Love Story Eighteen Visions Phobia ASIN: B000G73U4K Release Date: 2006-07-18

Tracks:

1. Rain Wizard
2. Backwoods Gold
3. Lonely Train
4. Maybe Someday
5. When the Weight Comes Down
6. Crosstown Woman
7. Shooting Star
8. Hell & High Water
9. Shapes of Things
10. Violator Girl
11. Tired of the Rain
12. Drive
13. Rollin' On

Album Description

On this debut album from Kentucky born BLACK STONE CHERRY you can hear their influences including Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Black Sabbath, but also a heavy side touching more in a Black Label Society vein. The track "Lonely Train" is gaining traction at radio. The track is produced by Richard Young of the Kentucky Headhunters, who is also the father of drummer John Fred Young. With songs about moonshine smuggling, rain wizards and women, how can you go wrong?

Customer Reviews:

Rocks Right Out of the Gate.......2007-05-29

Terrific debut that kicks from beginning to end.
There's something both new and familiar about their sound; influences definitely worn on their sleeves but a great modern edge too.
These guys have written a very mature sounding album, full of great hooks, melodies and a monster wall of guitars.
Early highlights for me include 'Maybe Someday' and 'Lonely Train' but you could pick this album up at any point and find a killer track.
Production-wise, it's nice and straightforward; you get drums, bass, guitars and vocals - and lots of 'em. Great mix, very direct and sounds like something that could be really great live.
I hope there's lots more like this in them.
Highly recommended.

Great debut CD! .......2007-05-26

I heard the 'Lonely Train' song on the radio so I decided to pick this up and man, I havent taken it out of my CD player since! Great riffs, lyrics, the whole package. Sounds rather raw, but thats how rock and roll is supposed to sound. Reminds me of a Southern-Fried Black Sabbath, or a heavier Pride and Glory. If your looking for a fresh sounding, southern flavored metal CD and your as tired as I am by all these 'musicians' that can't play a note to save their life, then grab this CD and CRANK! Fans of Black Label Society, Corriosion of Conformity and any amped up southern rock will love this.

Great southern rock.......2007-05-17

I was introduced to these guys on, of all things, Headbanger's Ball. Though not metal, they bring an edge and sound to this brand of music the likes of which hasn't been seen since Guns n Roses. The powerful, long-ranged vocals...the tight riffs...the squealing solos. Black Stone Cherry has everything you could ask for in a Southern Rock band.

I see a bright future for these guys. A very impressive debut to say the least.

Awesome Band!!.......2007-05-13

My husband and I saw Black Stone Cherry in concert in Paris in April. They were amazing and such nice guys. We hung out with them all night while Hinder played on stage. Great sound and you must see them live!!!

Simply kicks a__.......2007-05-12

I don't usually buy music by new groups as I am tryin to catch up on all the old album music I have. I decided to try this one for some reason, and it was well worth it, I have a hard time takin it out of the player. Best new music I've heard by a new group in a very long time. I read the liner notes and can tell they are also a good group of young guys, givin thanks to God and their families, that says a lot right there. Anyway if U are readin this don't hesitate to buy this CD.

Average customer rating: I had no idea what to expect Black Cherry Delicious In too many commercials Good Album, But Not Great driving music

Black Cherry Goldfrapp Manufacturer: Mute U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Supernature Felt Mountain Supernature We Are Glitter Love in the Time of Science ASIN: B00008XERP Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

1. Crystalline Green
2. Train
3. Black Cherry
4. Tiptoe
5. Deep HOney
6. Hairy Trees
7. Twist
8. Strict Machine
9. Forever
10. Slippage

Amazon.com

Goldfrapp's Black Cherry inhabits a dark alley, bristling with urban menace and throbbing with a deep electronic pulse--a far cry from their breezy debut, which gently led the listener to a fairytale aural utopia occupied by Parisian pop, whistling divas and baroque masters. Having given up the countryside for a neon-lit studio, Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory have infused Black Cherry with an intensity and brooding claustrophobia that's both exuberant and sensual. Simultaneously mellifluous and mechanical, tracks such as "Train," with its fiery industrial rhythm, steer Goldfrapp dangerously close to the ailing electro-clash scene, before veering back to more familiar territory with the likes of the sultry, downbeat "Black Cherry" and languid dreamy ambience of "Forever." Elsewhere our Hampshire-bred heroine gets deep down and dirty on "Twist," an ode to oral that finds Goldfrapp waxing lyrical to a fierce driving Kraftewerk-esque synth. No Felt Mountain to get lost in, but at least there's "Hairy Trees" to make up for it. --Christopher Barrett

Album Description

2003 album follows their debut Felt Mountain, Black Cherry is a Moroder meets Morricone affair, sexually explicit with a dancefloor electro flavor. 10 tracks. Mute.

Customer Reviews:

I had no idea what to expect.......2007-07-16

I bought this CD purely because I liked the song "Strict Machine" off the Nintendo DS commercial. Apparently the songs are also used quite a bit in CSI, which I found I liked them, too.

In all, this CD was a total shock at how much I liked it. There's a huge sexual theme running through the music, so be warned if that's a concern for you. For me, I just like the music (and her voice goes quite well with the music).

Black Cherry Delicious.......2007-06-27

It looks as though Felt Mountain has been deserted. The subtle synths of that album have been replaced with drum machines and the kind of whistling, swishing, buzzing, mechanical sounding synthesizers we're used to hearing in rock, pop and dance music. I adored "Felt" and I also really dig this CD but fans expecting "Return to Felt Mountain" are going to be pretty disappointed. Songs such as "Deep Honey", "Hairy Trees" and "Forever" (minus the percussion) come somewhat close to the feeling of "Felt" but all in all this disc is about the beats. On the plus side, Alison's vocals are luscious, warm and sexy throughout the project and we get to hear partner Will Gregory's vocals on at least one song. The standout tracks on this disc for me include the title song, "Train", "Deep Honey", the sexy "Twist" and the glam "Strict Machine". I'm recommending "Black Cherry" with reservations.

In too many commercials.......2007-03-27

It's a shame how many commercials some of these songs turn up in.. ah, well, I guess artists' gotta eat too. Otherwise, this is a very underappreciated album.

Good Album, But Not Great.......2007-02-19

I loved Goldfrapp's Felt Mountain, which in my opinion was their best album which showcased Allison's stunning and ethereal vocals. Black Cherry as well as Supernature takes a great leap--we know for sure that Goldfrapp will probably not be going back to making an album like Felt Mountain again. Apparently, they want to make music that sells, the music in Feltmountain didnt. Black Cherry is apparently more accessible to most listeners. Overall, it's not a bad album, there are lots of catchy tunes on here. But I can't help but feel a bit ambivalent about this album. It's good, but yet i feel as if lots of the songs are too weighed down with the drum synthesizers, beeps, vocals, etc, which also completely drowns Allison's wonderful voice! I think the most annoying thing of all that turns me off is that many songs have been background music for a whole lot of cell phone and car commercials...at times i get a sense that most if not all their songs can be background music for commercials. There are a few great tracks, esp. the ballads. But i really can't help but feel like Goldfrapp is trying too hard to be commercial and edgy...they used to be more unique, but now their music seems way too similar to other artists now. i miss the Felt Mountain days. I'm not saying that they should make another album EXACTLY like it, there's only one Felt Mountain. I just wish their direction could have stayed while still doing the disco/electronic thing. I'm not sure if this album is worth buying, but its definitely worth listening to.

driving music.......2006-11-13

this album is cool to listen to while driving at night. keeps me awake.

Average customer rating: Offensive Content and Language Zoot Suit Riot Brought Swing to the 90s zoot suit riot lacking a little

Zoot Suit Riot Cherry Poppin' Daddies Manufacturer: Mojo / Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Retro Swing | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Dirty Boogie Mugzy's Move This Beautiful Life Hot [ENHANCED CD] Save My Soul ASIN: B00005RIJH Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. Zoot Suit Riot [#]
2. Ding-Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line
3. When I Change Your Mind
4. Here Comes the Snake
5. Mister White Keys
6. Come Back to Me
7. Brown Derby Jump [#]
8. Dr. Bones
9. Pink Elephant
10. Master and Slave
11. Drunk Daddy
12. No Mercy for Swine [#]
13. Cherry Poppin' Daddy Strut
14. Shake Your Lovemaker

Customer Reviews:

Offensive Content and Language.......2007-06-05

I love swing revival music, but my exposure to various groups has been limited. I bought this as a "buy it together" with another CD, listened to four songs, and turned it off. I won't listen to it again. The themes of the songs are sex-charged and the language vulgar. I guess I should have known by the title, "Cherry Poppin' Daddies," but I was thinking more along the lines "poppin' = jivin'" rather than it having a sexual connotation. Shows how out of the loop I am, I guess. Some people would probably love this CD, but as a Christian, I'm offended by the themes and the language. There was a low-class knock on God, too, and that was the end of the CD for me.

Zoot Suit Riot.......2007-05-21

I postively love this cd. It so entertaining to listen to and if you are into swing dancing this is the music for you. The quality is like having Cherry Poppin Daddies right there with you performing it, it's that good. Zoot Suit Riot is a very up beat and fun cd for everyone to enjoy .

Brought Swing to the 90s.......2007-03-12

The song Zoot Suit Riot brought Swing back to mainstream in the mid-90s, with it's ubiquitous radio airtime, that in turn spawned swing clubs across the country. That said, this album has a lot more to be said for it. Ding-Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line, Here Comes the Snake, Drunk Daddy, Brown Derby Jump and Shake your Moneymaker are all now mainstream Swing songs. Indeed, looking at this album, it has so many great songs it reads like a Greatest Hits album. Essential for any swing CD collection for both it's impact to the genre, as well as the quality of the music.

zoot suit riot.......2006-11-03

I was introduced to this band by a friend, and have loved them eversince. This is the first album i heard of theirs and i must admit that it's one of my favorites.

lacking a little.......2006-08-12

Overall, this is a good album and has a number of cool songs on it, which is why I rated it 4/5. "Drunk Daddy" is one of my favorites. =D

But, it was lacking a little. "Mister White Keys", "When I Change Your Mind", and "Come Back to Me" were't the greatest tracks I've heard. I didn't care for them.

It could have also been a little longer. I would have liked to have seen "Irish Whiskey", "Suicide Kings", and "We'll Always Have Paris" on there. =)

To me, it just doesn't qualify as a Greatest Hits album for this. It's good, but not for a Greatest Hits album.

Average customer rating: Good Traditional Japanese music Perfect background Super-relaxing One of the Best Japanese Music Album's I've found Softener for the ears...

Dinner Classics: The Japanese Album Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD 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 | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | New Age General | New Age | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Japanese Melodies for Flute and Harp Lullaby For The Moon : Japanese Music For Koto And Shakuhachi Koto Music of Japan Japanese Melodies The Very Best of Japanese Music ASIN: B0000026XT Release Date: 1990-05-17

Tracks:

1. Sakura, Sakura
2. Chin-Chin-Chidori
3. Yamanakabushi
4. Toryanse (Children's Song)
5. Chidori No Kyoku
6. Defune
7. Oharabushi
8. Shimabara No Komoriuta
9. Imayoh
10. Imayo
11. Chugoko-Chino-No-Komoriuta
12. Jogashima No Ame
13. Haru No Umi
14. Sakura, Sakura

Customer Reviews:

Good Traditional Japanese music.......2007-07-14

This is one of my favorite Japanese albums. If you're into traditional Japanese music this is a CD that you should have. I lost the one that I originally had and I finally bought another one. I couldn't beat the price and I think that this album is great.This is a must have CD if you're into this kind of music or just enjoy a broad spectrum of music.

Perfect background.......2007-04-02

Not only does the music appeal to dinner, but just sitting and reading or doing a crossword puzzle it allows your mind to relax, just enjoy! All the tracks are pleasant.

Super-relaxing.......2007-03-05

A very good introduction to koto music and a lot less cheesy than the concept would suggest. The first track is by far the best.

One of the Best Japanese Music Album's I've found.......2006-11-04

Beautiful selection of Japanese music. Very calming and soothing music. Mainly slow, but does include some quicker pieces of music. Great variety of instruments used such as flute, violin and harpsichord. CD also includes recipe for a Japanese dinner. Great background music for a dinner party. If you like the Soundtrack to Memoirs of a Geisha, you'll enjoy this.

Softener for the ears..........2006-08-26

I am not satisfied with this version of traditional Japanese music at all. In my opinion traditional Japanese music is much more impressive and intense when played on original Japanese instruments. The best example is "Sakura, sakura", one of the most famous Japanese songs. When it is played on Koto and Shakuhachi (Japanese flute) instead of transverse flute it has a different feel and much better quality of expression.

The whole CD is like a softener for an audience which might not be used to a non western sound. At the same time it will get a wrong idea about what Japanese music is and will miss its real quality.

Average customer rating: My Favorite Prince Record Prince's European adventure I can't stop listening to this one Artistic Parade Prince's Parade Is a Good One

Parade: Music from the Motion Picture "Under the Cherry Moon" Prince & the Revolution Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Around the World in a Day Lovesexy Sign 'O' the Times 1999 Controversy ASIN: B000002L9B Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Christopher Tracy's Parade
2. New Position
3. I Wonder U
4. Under The Cherry Moon
5. Girls & Boys
6. Life Can Be So Nice
7. Venus De Milo
8. Mountians
9. Do U Lie?
10. Kiss
11. Anotherloverholenyohead
12. Sometimes It Snows In April

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Calling this one of Prince's most interesting albums doesn't do justice to how kicky and playable it is. The soundtrack from his failed romantic comedy Under the Cherry Moon, the disc often sounds like a preview of the supremely surefooted quirkiness of its follow-up, the classic Sign o' the Times. Marrying lean funk grooves to over-the-top orchestrations and trying his hand at Parisian balladry and a hushed, Pet Sounds-style instrumental, he triumphs as few other record makers did in 1986. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

My Favorite Prince Record.......2007-03-05

After listening to this CD recently, I've come to the conclusion that this is my favorite Prince record. This record is mature, yet funky, with great lyrics and interesting 'sounds'. I love how the drums stand out on 'New Position' and the funky synth on 'Girls and Boys'. Prince explores jazz with 'Do U Lie' and 'Sometimes It Snows In April' is simply outstanding. Buy this record!!!

Prince's European adventure.......2006-04-19

After the revolutionary "Purple Rain" and the experimental "Around the World in a Day", Prince continues his creative peak with "Parade". Instead of Beatles-esque psychadelia, here we find Prince combining his usual sleek electro-funk with European sounds (clearly inspired by the Paris setting of the "Under the Cherry Moon" film that this album is actually the soundtrack to). The film was hopelessly silly, but this album is anything but. It's everything the best Prince music is: beautfiul, bizarre, sexy, intuitive and groundbreaking.

Damn, do I miss the Revolution.

I can't stop listening to this one.......2006-01-19

20 years ago i was 11 and playing with transformers while this album would play non stop. To this day it still gets haevy rotation minus the toys. I Love it.....

Artistic Parade.......2005-12-19

This is one of Prince's best concept records, not as popular with the masses as his other great records probably because he continued going in a totatlly different direction as he started to do with 'Around the world in a day.' Parade put the nail in the coffin for all those waiting for Purple Rain II. However, a true artist doesn't follow the public's opinion, pop singers do that.

Parade is his most diverse sounding CD, yet is the most cohesive of his eighties releases. The songs flow from one to the other smoothly(tracks 1-4), which is the best use of segues between songs that I have ever heard on record, even the abrupt changes don't disrupt the flow. The CD covers so many different moods and styles but all songs fit into place, including the hit 'Kiss', that Tom Jones later completely destroys. To say Prince was experimenting with different styles is an understatement. He takes the overall influence of French themes, related to the movie of course, and incorporates them into his style. The French flavor is there as a supplement, not as the overall influence which makes this recording even more unique and one of his finest. Lisa and Wendy stand out on this record as well with some great background instrumentation and voice. The record is perfect and the sound is crisp and clear... not for the casual pop music listener.

And concerning the movie; it is a very funny take on early movies from the 40s & 50s. Prince & Jerome display a cool chemistry as best friends. However, if you do not know the style or are familiar with Black & white comedies from the early years of film, then you didn't get the point of the film, especially in the mid-80s; hence all the negative comments.

Prince's Parade Is a Good One.......2005-12-02

After the critisized "Around The World In A Day" Prince did not change his mind and released another album with psychedelic influences. "Parade" that also was the soundtrack to his movie "Under the Cherry Moon". What differs this album from the previous one is perhaps that mzny more of the songs are slow paced here and less illusional, there are also less guitars used on this album and more songs that sound like traditional soul-funk, but very melancholy. The "Revolution" band does a great job here as the backround choir and it feels like they are more influentual on this album then before.

First song "Christopher Tracy's Parade" feel like it should have been on the last album, it picks up where "Around the World" left off. Great instruments used here. It's kind of like Prince's answer to Beatles "Sgt Pepper". "New Position" is considerably funkier, it's also about sex which is unique on this album where Prince deals with far more "important" issues then his sexual fantasies. The way he says "Honey" in the beginning on the song is awesome. The next song "I Wonder You" is short, he actually doesn't appear here, but his band sings the few lyrics. "Under the Cherry Moon" is a slow paced piano ballad. It was also the name of his movie. "Girls & Boys" feautures horns which makes up the song. There is some talking in French on this song. Sheila E Appears on the next song "Life Can Be So Nice" It's a funky uptempo song for a change.

"Venus de Milo" is instrumental, the title derives from Ancient Greek sculpture of the same name that is available on Louvren in Paris. "Mountains" is also funky uptempo that Prince is so good at. "It's only mountains and the sea, There's nothing greater, u and me". "Do U Lie" is a slow paced jazzy song again. Then comes "Kiss", the big hit from this album! I agree with those that said that it doesn't fit here compared to the rest of the songs. However it was just Kiss that was this album's biggest hit single. "Anotherloverholenyohead" is a midtempo melancholy song, takes the price for oddest name. "Sometimes it Snows In April" is a piano ballad, that closes this album well. Almost 7 minutes.

Overall, A melancholy album that is also atleast half-psychedelic. Apart from his previous album, many songs are slow paced here, it's also considerably funkier then "Around the World". It doesn't have as many highlights but it's a very solid album, very well suited for the movie it became soundtrack for.

Average customer rating: Mostly fizzle, little sizzle I liked some of it Very original Cherry Bombs It just makes ya happy! The Notorious Cherry Bombs

The Notorious Cherry Bombs The Notorious Cherry Bombs Manufacturer: Universal South ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Outsider Fate's Right Hand The Essential Rodney Crowell The Houston Kid But What Will the Neighbors Think/Rodney Crowell ASIN: B0002IQIXI Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

1. Let It Roll, Let It Ride
2. If I Ever Break Your Heart
3. Wait A Minute
4. Making Memories Of Us
5. Oklahoma Dust
6. Dangerous Curves
7. Forever Someday
8. On The Road To Ruin
9. Heart Of A Jealous Man
10. It's Hard To Kiss The Lips At Night
11. Sweet Little Lisa

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This reunion of singer-songwriters Rodney Crowell and Vince Gill with pianist Tony Brown, ace guitarist Richard Bennett, and steel guitarist Hank DeVito sounds like the country equivalent of the Traveling Wilburys--a veteran supergroup having too much fun to take itself too seriously. Alumni of Emmylou Harris's Hot Band, the Cherry Bombs were Crowell's backing band in the '70s. Since then, Gill has become a star, Brown has become better known as a label executive, and Bennett has seen considerable demand as a producer. Starting with a call to loosen up on "Let It Go, Let It Ride," the album shows a spirit of playful camaraderie. It's tough to imagine either Crowell or Gill putting a cut titled "It's Hard to Kiss the Lips at Night That Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long" on one of their own albums, but the collaboration here is a honky-tonk highlight. DeVito remains the band's secret songwriting weapon, as "Wait a Minute" (in collaboration with Crowell) and a revival of "Sweet Little Lisa" (previously recorded by Dave Edmunds) capture the exhilaration of early rock & roll. A former gospel pianist, Brown adds revivalist preaching to this busmen's holiday. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Mostly fizzle, little sizzle.......2006-10-03

With a pairing like ace songwriter Rodney Crowell and crystalline-tenored, jagged-riff twanger Vince Gill, you'd expect some fireworks. Those are sadly not in evidence on the 12 track release from the super duo. Along for the ride are hot shot producer Tony Brown handling piano and old colleagues Hank DeVito and Richard Bennett who were with Vince in Emmylou Harris' "Hot Band" when he was still an unknown commodity.

HIGHLIGHTS:
For the most part the songs that veer farthest afield of honky-tonk fare best. "Wait a Minute"'s call for forgiveness in the midst of relationship strife is a bit lightweight (Gill had a much better take on it with "Gimme Just One More Last Chance") but catchy and hummable, sounding not unlike a Traveling Wilburys outtake with just a dash of Tex-Mex influence. "Oklahoma Dust" is clearly a Buck Owens' homage and a well-done one as guitarist Bennett does his best Don Rich impersonation. The sole exception to the 'fast songs are best' rule here is jokey weeper "It's Hard to Kiss the Lips at Night that Chew Your A** Out all Day Long". The hook is so clever and undeniable that it escapes the stupidity in the use of the phrase "disses" from someone Gill's and Crowell's age.

LOWS:
"If I Ever Break Your Heart" is a dull string of cliches every bit as yawn-inducing as the latest Nashville assembly line hat act number.

BOTTOM LINE:
It only really catches fire thrice...far from enough to justify purchasing this dud.

I liked some of it.......2006-09-05

I bought this album after listening to the first few songs.

The first 1/3 seems more rock & roll then country -- and that's the part I like. The second 2/3rds of this album is a bit to country for me.

Very original Cherry Bombs.......2006-08-26

The entire album is good. Every song is unique, fun to listen to, and has an original sound. We especially love Rodney Crowel's simpler than Urban's version of "Making Memories of Us". I loved this song the first time I heard it done by Keith Urban on CMT, and noticed that Crowel wrote it and knew he'd had to have done his own recording of it. But the reason we bought the Cd was the "Kiss the Lips" song that the radio won't play. My husband absolutely loves that song.

It just makes ya happy!.......2005-12-27

As a real hard-core Vince Gill Fan, I've been wanting this CD for awhile now and finally got it for Christmas. What a fabulous collection of music! The talent on this CD is incredible; it makes you want to sing along, to dance, to stop and just listen, and of course, to laugh. I can't go from one room to the other without bringing it with me to play!

The Notorious Cherry Bombs.......2005-09-10

this is the best album with the most talented guys of country music - my husband is a radio dj in Dunedin (NZ) and I can tell you this is a very popular album with us South Islanders!! I personally think these guys have just got quality and wow can't wait for another CD!!

Average customer rating: Very strong effort from excellent band

Cherry Tree The National Manufacturer: Brassland Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mistaken for Strangers New Moon Set Yourself on Fire God Save the Clientele Shut Up I Am Dreaming ASIN: B0002JUX38 Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

1. Wasp Nest
2. All The Wine
3. All Dolled-Up In Straps
4. Cherry Tree
5. About Today
6. Murder Me Rachael (Live)
7. A Reasonable Man (I Don't Mind)

Customer Reviews:

Very strong effort from excellent band.......2005-10-15

Cherry Tree has a very different feel from the most recent release 'Alligator'. It is quieter, is full of violins and kind've brings back memories of Dire Straits 'making moves' on 'All Dolled up In Straps'. With the exception of the last track on this EP all the other songs are very good with 'Cherry Tree' being the neatest and artiest song.

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