Instinct

Product Description
JEZABEL was created after the death of several bands from the south west of France (CRAZY HAMMER, DISASTER, DALLY DALTON, MAKIZARDS, MISTREATED...). Half of the group consider themselves as playing a metal ranging from JUDAS PRIEST to METALLICA, while the other half refers to Billy IDOL, THE CURE or even to classical music and Progressive rock. The fusion of all these musical trends offers a open view owards a musical world which ally melodies, power and warm atmospheres.

Instinct,Jezabel

Average customer rating: Fun CD! Fabulous Fun Spectacular album in every way The good and the bad fun and honest songs

Tropical Brainstorm Kirsty MacColl Manufacturer: Instinct Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Singer Songwriters | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Kinky Boots Kite Electric Landlady Galore Kinky Boots ASIN: B00005ABK0 Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

1. Mambo De La Luna
2. In These Shoes?
3. Treachery
4. Here Comes That Man Again
5. Autumngirlsoup
6. Celestine
7. England 2 Colombia O
8. Nao Esperando
9. Alegria
10. Us Amazonians
11. Wrong Again
12. Designer Life
13. Head
14. Golden Heart
15. Things Happen
16. Good For Me

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

"I know an island where the people are kind / And the rest of the world seems far away / Maybe it's only in the back of my mind / But I know when I go that's where I'll stay." One could not wish a better end result for the late Kirsty MacColl, whose last album opens with this prediction. Tropical Brainstorm serves as a sunny and joyous bookend on a career cut tragically short. Musically, it is a bit of a departure, favoring vibrant Latin-flavored flourishes over the slightly darker jangle of earlier material. There is, however, no mistaking the album's creator from a lyrical perspective. "Treachery" giddily turns the star-fan scenario on its head, imagining MacColl stalking a fan who has abandoned her for the musical flavor of the month. "Here Comes That Man Again" is a decidedly naughty and wise survey of cyberculture's impact on modern romance. In "Us Amazonians," a hearty romp that's easily as good as anything off of Paul Simon's The Rhythm of the Saints, the narrator punches out her true love to show him what's truly important in life. These are not your ordinary pop songs, and that's a fitting way for things to end, if they had to. MacColl always held a singular place in Anglo-pop. She was equal parts Morrissey as a less self-obsessed heterosexual woman and Flannery O'Connor as pop star. In other words, unique, and an incredibly precious resource for music to lose. --Bob Michaels

Customer Reviews:

Fun CD!.......2007-05-18

Kristy's songs are funny, sometimes a bit raunchy, and entertaining. What a tragic loss that there will be no more.

Fabulous Fun.......2007-02-08

Witty lyrics, catchy tunes with a latin beat. I just love this CD. So many quotable lines, but I think my favorite is: "He said, 'Won't you walk up and down my spine?/It makes me feel strangely alive.'/I said, 'In these shoes?/I doubt you'd survive.'"

I do have to say the last 3 "bonus tracks" take away from, rather than add to the overall effect (I usually stop after "Designer Life"), but the rest of the CD is so good it still gets 5 stars.

Spectacular album in every way.......2007-01-11

If an album could express the complexity and essential qualities of a person, this is one. Sure, it's a great dance album with big chunky Cuban overtones. And sure, it would be hard to find someone who this album would not appeal to, its likeability is so complete. But the artist reaches the listener on so many levels simultaneously. It's a pure and pleasurable assault that renders the listener helpless with amazement. On the surface, a fun romp, but underneath, deeply profound. I could not get enough of it, and wore out my first CD. The joy and abandonment and humor and wit the album displays is masterful. If I could given it a hundred stars, it wouldn't be enough.

The good and the bad.......2006-08-23

I loved the beginning if this cd! Very rhythmic and the lyrics are brilliant. The middle of this cd is also very good, and again, brilliant lyrics. Almost all women can relate to her stories with a resounding "Me too!" I have listened to parts of this cd over and over and over again. The ending is, well...the ending is...?? It is like being served a wet fish after a fabulous meal. It ends with a flop and just doesn't sit well. Bottom line - I would purchase this cd again despite the ending because the rest of it is so good!

fun and honest songs.......2006-07-10

A friend made a copy of this CD for me, but I loved it so much I had to get my own shiny new copy. The songs on this CD are fun and funny; honest and sometimes sad. Kirsty MacColl manages to give you a glimpse into her world as an entertainer and as a woman. I have had a great time singing, dancing, and humming along to the whole CD.

Average customer rating: No one seems to understand... Not like the two previous ones, but ingenious none the less. half and half Another Awesome Raspy Album I don't really like this one.

Cabin Fever Rasputina Manufacturer: Instinct Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Thanks for the Ether Frustration Plantation The Lost & Found My Fever Broke A Radical Recital ASIN: B000063ITI Release Date: 2002-04-09

Tracks:

1. Gingerbread Coffin
2. Thimble Island
3. State Fair
4. Sweet Water Kill (The Ocean Song)
5. Remnants Of Percy Bass
6. Rats
7. Clipped
8. PJ + Vincent & Matthew + Bjork
9. My Orphanage
10. CrossWalk
11. Hunter's Kiss
12. Our Lies
13. AntiqueHighHeelRedDollShoes
14. Cooped
15. A Quitter

Amazon.com

Rasputina dish up an Alice in Wonderland psychedelia mixed with a Kate Bush sensibility and Medieval-meets-Victorian vibe in both appearance and musicality. The end result on Cabin Fever, Rasputina's sixth overall release since 1993, is charming, if likely too idiosyncratic for mass acceptance. Since Melora Creager (who toured with Nirvana in 1992), formed the band in the early '90s, this New York-bred trio of female cellist-vocalists has opened for Marilyn Manson and Bob Mould, attesting to the diversity and quirkiness of this lineup. On Cabin Fever, from the quavering vocals of "Remnants of Percy Bass" to the revved-up pop-tech stylings of "AntiqueHighHeelRedDollShoes" to moments of music-box delicacy, Rasputina show a penchant for creating wonderful, odd, and old-fashioned vignette-style lyrics and songs. "Quaint" and "enchanting" are not likely words that lead to the cover of Rolling Stone, but that's no matter, as long as Rasputina's considerable and curious charms allow them to invoke more musical magic. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews:

No one seems to understand..........2006-01-10

No one knows this but Rasputina is the most simple yet intelligent band in the world. Perhaps I'm biased. However, I feel that Cabin Fever is their best album. In order of preference, I would say that my favorite songs are:

#1-Thimble Island
#2-Clipped
#3-My Orphanage
#4-Hunter's Kiss
#5-AntiqueHighHeelRedDollShoes

People think Thimble Island is about grabbing a man. It is, but if you listen to the lyrics, there is a hint of darkness that suggested to me, this Thimble Island is a place in the afterlife.
"You go there alone/To find someone for to call them your own/I've not heard of girls returning/it is a murky mystery place."

Also, there is definately a watery theme to the album.

It just seems that no one understands the album and the purpose of the musical distortions so well put together and artistic on the the album. THIS IS THEIR BEST ONE!!! I have and LOVE all of their albums. But I truly feel Cabin Fever is the most well-executed.

Not like the two previous ones, but ingenious none the less........2005-09-30

There are only three song on this one that I do not like: State Fair, Antique High Heeled Red Doll Shoes and Cooped, for some reason those songs just really grated on my nerves. Other than that however, I thought that the songs of this album were really great. Although a lot of the other veiwers did not care for Remnants of Percy Bass, I felt that it was a really beautiful. I do understand peoples' dislike for this song though, because the sound of the dulcimer is very unusual. The dulcimer is a very ancient musical instrument, most people aren't even familiar with it's sound unless they have heard Asian music which is why the dulcimer can really take some getting used to for the ears of many westerners.

half and half.......2005-07-24

I'm a Rasputina fan, albeit not a huge one. I don't feel the need to have everything they've ever recorded, but I do have all four LPs and their live album and consider them one of my favorite bands. The problem with Rasputina is that, to my ear, they have a tendency to occasionally, among the brilliance, create songs that are absolutely unbearable.

And so we have Cabin Fever!. This is what I would consider Rasputina's weakest album partially because of this tendency for polarization. It has songs I absolutely love. It has songs I absolutely loathe. More than half the album is very good. But it has more songs I can't stand to listen to than any of their other albums.

But this isn't the only reason I consider Cabin Fever! to be their weakest album. Song-writing aside, this album suffers from having been Rasputina's first independent effort. All the songs on the album would have benefited greatly from re-recording, better mixing, and an outside producer (or a second opinion). The album overall has an unpleasant stringent quality. All the sounds are a little too harsh and hard on the ears for comfortable listening, and I'm not sure that the sound-quality is quite where it should be. My overall impression of the album is that it is frequently nearly cacophonous, and it shouldn't be.

That being said, there are songs on this album that I wouldn't give up for the world, despite some tinniness. The following breakdown is completely biased by my listening preferences, but I think it is indicative of the uneven quality of the album.

Songs I love: SweetWater Kill (The Ocean Song), Hunter's Kiss, AntiqueHighHeelRedDollShoes
Songs I like: Gingerbread Coffin, Thimble Island, Rats, PJ + Vincent & Matthew + Bjork, Our Lies, A Quitter
In between: State Fair*, CrossWalk, Cooped
Songs I can't listen to: Remnants of Percy Bass, Clipped**, My Orphanage

* I've always been torn about State Fair, but especially now since I've fallen so far in love with the Tweaker Remix available on My Fever Broke (which is much less stringent and much catchier), I can't really stand the original.

** What kills about Clipped is that it's the harshness of the recording that could have been fixed that makes me unable to listen to it, not the song itself, which I think could have been really good if it had been recorded differently.

To the Rasputina fan, I would recommend that if you can pre-listen to this album, do so and pick off iTunes the songs you want if you don't care about having the cd packaging. Otherwise, go ahead and buy the album--there should only be a few tracks that disappoint you.

To those who are not already Rasputina fans but are wondering if they should be, don't start here. I would recommend How We Quit the Forest, but it is out of print although available at iTunes. Either download it there or pick up Frustration Plantation instead, provided you keep in mind that the southern influence is characteristic of the album, not the band as a whole. Another good idea would be to grab a couple of tracks from each album off iTunes, which would help you get a better sense of the band's phenomenal range.

Another Awesome Raspy Album.......2005-06-18

I loved every song on this album with the exception of the Bjork joke song. Rasputina doesn't ever dissappoint.

I don't really like this one........2004-11-01

I don't have much to say about it. I listened to it once, and it was too loud, raspy and it hurt my ears at times.

The date thing was hilarious though, and that gives the album 3 stars alone. I laughed my ASS off at that.

*grins*

Average customer rating: Mesmerizing Compilation Don't buy this album ugh! too many filler songs from goth bands I don't know Add it to get Super Saver Shipping Now! uniquely brilliant

12 Tales Various Artists Manufacturer: Instinct Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Dream Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Goth | Goth & Industrial | 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 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 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 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Projekt: Gothic Unquiet Grave, Vol. 1 Dancing In The Dark 2006 Dancing In The Dark Unquiet Grave 2000 ASIN: B00005Y1TS Release Date: 2002-02-12

Tracks:

1. Hunter's Kiss - Rasputina
2. O! What A Dream It Was - Future Bible Heroes
3. Lick - The Flir
4. Flute Song - Cranes
5. Impossible Gardens - Bistream Dream
6. Slipping Away - The Creatures
7. Purr La Perla - Violet Indiana
8. Ardera Sempre - Miranda Sex Garden
9. Room Of Sixteen Shimmers - Russell Mills
10. Flying - Livid Kittens
11. You Could Walk Forever - The Devics
12. The War Of Silence - The Legendary Pink Dots

Customer Reviews:

Mesmerizing Compilation.......2006-01-11

For fans of the spell-like quality of medieval rock and shoegazing/dreampop, 12 Tales is a rare little must-own. It's probably my favorite compilation CD ever made. It initially attracted me by the cover art (I'm a huge Amy Brown fan) and then pulled me in by the track list--Rasputina, Cranes, Violet Indiana, and Miranda Sex Garden all on the same album? Sweet! I was immediately made a fan of the lesser-known artists on 12 Tales, such as The Flir, Bitstream Dream, Future Bible Heroes, and Livid Kittens. A booklet insert is a neat little feature, as mini-story and a piece of Amy Brown's fairy art accompany every track listing.

Don't except anything too heavy here--rather, the CD consists of 12 atmospheric tunes that will take you straight to Dreamland. Highlights are the Crane's "Flute Song," which has melodic aching quality set to a soft baseline; Bitstream Dream's "Impossible Gardens," which carries trace-like vocals set to a mid-eastern vibe; Violet Indiana's "Purr la Perla," which has this faraway, wistful texture; and David Sylvian's "Room of Sixteen Shimmers," a darkwave, fantasy gem.

Don't buy this album.......2005-12-27

One word, terrible. I asked for Nosferatu's Rise (awesome) for christmas and my mom saw this album under the "users who bought this album also bought" category. Save yourself the agravation and pass this one. I feel like Ive been robbed because I put the time into listening to it. There are only two good songs on the album and one of them is all but ruined due to shabby recording quality. The rest either are ruined due to the recording quality, or have terrible lyrics and crappy music, or usualy both. Hunter's kiss is sung in the first person from the perspective of a deer that has just been shot. Stupid stupid stupid. If you want an album like this except better in every way buy the soundtrack to the Witchblade comics. You won't miss out on anything if you dont read them as I dont and still thought it was awesome. Common, Peter Steele is on it.

ugh! too many filler songs from goth bands I don't know.......2005-10-31

Eeew! Where's bands like Bauhaus, Collide, or Hungry Lucy? Almost every band on this compliation I've never heard of, and 87% of them suck terribly. The only songs that did anything for my gothy side were the tracks from Bitstream Dream, The Creatures, and Russel Mills & Undark. All the rest are absoluty horrid and just aren't good songs at all. I'd pay the 7 dollars for just Bitstream Dream's trace-inducing 'Impossible Gardens' song. At least the packaging and artwork is interesting.

Add it to get Super Saver Shipping Now!.......2005-07-06

For any fan of Amy Brown, Rasputina, MSG, this is the set for you. Not a bad song on the list, and many great exclusives, including some of the most attractive packaging I've ever seen on a CD. The storybook is gorgeous, and the disc itself is like a random shuffle of my playlist. I love it!

uniquely brilliant.......2005-05-18

i love listening to this cd because its so relaxing. And strangely enough alot of the songs make me feel like im in a movie. Anyway i especially love rasputina's "hunter's kiss", its different than any other songs ive heard yet i can't stop listening to it!

Average customer rating: More about this little known album Good but lacking Great stuff Exquisite. Raw Funk at its best to lift up your spirit.

Raw Funk Various Artists Manufacturer: Instinct Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Funky 16 Corners Cold Heat: Heavy Funk Rarities 1968-1974, Vol. 1 Dap Dippin Naturally Pure Cane Sugar ASIN: B00004WJJS Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

1. Fifty Yards Of Soul - Whitefield Bros
2. Practice What You Preach - Soul Sliders
3. O.R.F. (Pts.1 & 2) - Organized Raw Funk
4. More Mess On My Thing (Pt.II) - The New Process
5. Ooh Ooh..! - The Woo Woo's
6. It's Your Thing - Raw Funk
7. Hotpie's Popcorn (Pt.1) - The Poets Of Rhythm
8. Bag Of Soul - Soul-Saints Orch.
9. Getting Down Into Somethin' - Bo Baral's Excursionists
10. Serengeti Stroke - The Pan-Atlantics

Customer Reviews:

More about this little known album.......2006-11-17

This is one of the best Funk compilations in the market today.Yet we ain't talkin' 'bout classic funk here...hell no! These tracks are all performed by a group called "The Poets Of Rhythm", a tight-old school style funk band from E Germany...you read that right.Their signature sound is to make modern sounds that make you feel like u listenin' to some 45 outta the 60's when infact these were composed in the late 90's
The bands appear under different names here as they had several performers in and out of the band during these recordings.
To get a more comprehensive feel of their music try looking for the titles "Original Raw Soul" and "More Original raw Soul" both available here.These have more tracks from the bands featured here as well as some history behind each recording for example Bag Of Soul was originally performed as Santa'a gotta Bag Of Soul and was origially written as a christmas gift. But if those 2 albums are outta stock then definately grab this album....after listenin' to the samples I ain't gotta tell you why...

Good but lacking.......2006-05-27

I enjoy the sound on this album, it definitely lives up to its name of raw funk, but I was disappointed with how short the cd was. 40 minutes of music barely fills up half a disc, and I'm sure there's other obscure b-side jams that could have been added. Plus the liner notes were virtually non-existent. It would've been cool to learn a little more about the album and the bands that are on it. But all things equal, it's still funky.

Great stuff.......2005-02-19

If you aren't moving to the first track, you aren't breathing. A great blast of pure funk.

Exquisite. Raw Funk at its best to lift up your spirit........2000-11-15

This is one of the best CDs on the Funk, Jazz Funk and Raw Funk market that I have ever heard. Total exquisite, spicy and groovy, a perfect blend for a depressed spirit. Buy this Cd and you will not be disappointed, it will be a passage to a funky and groovy Paradise.

Average customer rating: I've got a case of chillout with the infectious Moby virus You can say that his ambient music just "exists" My favorite MOBY album So what, it's not ambient Disappointing outing for Moby

Ambient Moby Manufacturer: Instinct Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Techno-House | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Everything Is Wrong I Like to Score Hotel Moby Play ASIN: B000001UTK Release Date: 1993-08-17

Tracks:

1. My Beautiful Blue Sky
2. Heaven
3. Tongues
4. J Breas
5. Myopia
6. House Of Blue Leaves
7. Bad Days
8. Piano & String
9. Sound
10. Dog
11. 80
12. Lean On Me

Amazon.com essential recording

Long before music marketers coined the term ambient to describe ethereal electronic music that's too slow to dance to, Moby had already written several songs that fit nicely into this genre. They are included, along with newer material, on this album. Moby's more conventional song structures will appeal to those who find Robert Fripp and Brian Eno's experimentation unpalatable. "Myopia" is a good representation of Moby's ability to write accessible ambient music that never strays too far into the abstract. --Beth Bessmer

Customer Reviews:

I've got a case of chillout with the infectious Moby virus.......2005-08-13

In this album, which I am currently listening to for the first time, Moby has created an awesome collection of music (although not EXACTLY like the title suggests, it's close enough, mind you) that's the perfect moodsetter for anything. It's melancholy and well mixed and addicting, like all Moby stuff. Ambient really shows that Moby can explore further in the electronic realm and still keep that great Moby vibe going.

Highly recommended for everyone, especially Moby or any electronica fan.

You can say that his ambient music just "exists".......2004-09-09

Ok...I'll say this...I was not too impressed by some of his ambient tunes, but it wasn't too bad either. The ones I really went into another world with was, My Beautiful Blue Sky, Heaven, & Tongues. The way the ambient melodies moved with the light, background beat made these three tracks such a joy to listen to. After that I honestly thought he went downhill...don't get me wrong though, I really like hearing music that have a nice piano melody, but, not the way Moby did it. His piano tunes were a little too boring for my taste (they are better on 'Everything Is Wrong') and I felt that they did not go anywhere irrelevant. Overall, I give 'Ambient' three stars for being SO-SO. Thanks!

My favorite MOBY album.......2003-10-28

Sure MOBY's albums; PLAY, I LIKE TO SCORE, EVERYTHING IS WRONG, 18, are all pretty good...But no song consistently mesmorizes me(In a good way)like the song HEAVEN does....I focus on one single instrument as the rest of the instruments play around it.. It's an awesome song.. The rest of the songs are good..I hope MOBY does another HEAVEN like song... Then I will have two mesmorizing songs instead of just one...

So what, it's not ambient.......2003-10-09

blasphemy! he called a chill-out album ambient! STONE HIM! STONE HIM!!!!! HERETIC!

you people are losers. ok, it's not quite pure ambient, not in the smallest sense, but does that make it bad?
no.
what if the album was renamed, say, myopia. would that make you hardcore freaks happy?
what are you, the pharisees of ancient israel? stray just a bit, and you are a hertic? get over it.
try to review the music for what it is, rather than what the album was named.

Disappointing outing for Moby.......2002-12-27

I'm a huge fan of Moby. I own Moby, I Love to Score, Everything is Wrong, Animal Rights, Play and 18. I love them all with a passion. I love to chill out with Play & 18, and get dancing with Moby. Sadly, I didn't enjoy this.
Probably the most major problem I have is the title.
I call Brian Eno's The Drop Ambient. This album isn't ambient. The music is quite jarring, and isn't soothing like play and 18.

Probably the most interesting thing about this album is the cover. It's the first time I've seen Moby properly with hair. ;)

Average customer rating: not their best work Interesting Rasputina remixes Excellent! Another Awesome Raspy Album If you're feeling sinister..

My Fever Broke Rasputina Manufacturer: Instinct Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 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 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Thanks for the Ether Cabin Fever The Lost & Found Frustration Plantation Transylvanian Regurgitations ASIN: B00006EXCD Release Date: 2002-08-20

Tracks:

1. At the State Fair with a White Trash Sucker
2. SweetWaterKill
3. State Fair (Tweaker Remix)
4. AntiqueHighHeelRedDollShoes
5. Deep in the Sweet Water
6. The Fox in the Snow
7. State Fair (Tweaker Ambient Remix)
8. My Orphanage (CD-Rom Video -- Live from the Knitting Factory, NYC)

Customer Reviews:

not their best work.......2006-11-10

not as good as most of their stuff, but still okay

Interesting Rasputina remixes.......2005-11-17

My Fever Broke is Rasputina's vocals and sounds with a techno-dance-club style remix. The mixes are very well done and definately aren't just cheesy conversions. Its an interesting album that takes a few listens to appreciate, but if you don't like her singing voice you won't enjoy it (her voice gets me excited!). BTW The last song is a great song to fall asleep too, and i don't mean that in a bad way ;)

Excellent!.......2005-08-11

I am blown away! Feminine power with knife-sharp edges... wowww. These girls have talent..

Another Awesome Raspy Album.......2005-06-18

I love the different version of these songs. This is a good album. Another top fave Rasputina album.

If you're feeling sinister.........2005-04-19

I just found out that Rasputina covered Belle & Sebastian's "Fox In The Snow," so I downloaded it. I have to say the original is better, considering the vocals on the cover version are a little strained, especially during those high notes, but it could have been their intention to go a little over the top while covering what could be considered precocious material. In any case, I still like what I've heard, I respect the artists they've chosen to cover and I'd reccomend picking up the disc.

Average customer rating: Okay, but not Melora's greatest Victorian Rock & Roll? Lost with time but found and reclaimed fun collection of covers A must buy if you "get" Rasputina...

The Lost & Found Rasputina Manufacturer: Instinct Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Thanks for the Ether Cabin Fever Frustration Plantation My Fever Broke A Radical Recital ASIN: B00007JGP7 Release Date: 2003-01-21

Tracks:

1. Bad Moon Rising
2. Wish You Were Here
3. Tourniquet
4. Fire And Ice
5. This Little Piggy
6. All Tomorrow's Parties
7. Rock And Roll

Album Description

The natural result of your fave cello-rock trio meeting up in a dark alley with Page, Plant, Fogerty, Waters, Gilmour, Benatar, Manson, Reed and Cale! Instinct. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Okay, but not Melora's greatest.......2007-05-21

The collection has some interesting gems, including This Little Piggy, but otherwise is "meh, just okay." I wish Rasputina would have included Heart's Barracuda in the collection.

Victorian Rock & Roll?.......2004-09-06

I don't know what the hell I was looking for at Borders Books this afternoon, probably some sort of earth physics tome, but luckily I wound up in the alternative CD section, where my eye fell on Rasputina for the first time. Truth told, my eye fell on a promo sticker reading "Rockin-Cello," and upon closer scrutiny it turned out to be Rasputina. Never having heard of them before, but being a person of good faith in music, I made the purchase anyway. I needn't describe the contents of "The Lost and Found"---those of you who know Rasputina don't need another analysis of the sound, and it's difficult to accurately describe it to a virgin who's never heard Rasputina before. These are covers, to be sure, of some old rock standards, but Rasputina poses no threat to the integrity of the originals. Rather, Rasputina manages to reinvent the songs in such a way that... well, imagine if you dropped the sheet music of Led Zeppelin's "Rock & Roll" into a time portal and it was recovered sometime in the mid-19th Century by a chamber music society. A chamber music society prone to imbibing absinthe, let's say, and completely uninhibited when it came to interpreting Led Zeppelin using classical instrumentation. That's the sound, or as near as I can describe it, of Rasputina. I found it charming, inventive, and sexy, and I became an instant Rasputina fan---so much so that I ordered all of their available music after a few listens to "The Lost & Found"... The only real drawback to this CD is that it's less than a half-hour in length. So much for the theory that this isn't a good introduction to Rasputina---it's a great introduction.

Lost with time but found and reclaimed.......2004-07-09

I've never been a very big fan of Rasputina's music (and I'm still not) but this 2nd Edition EP contains some great Gothic Rock tunes! I'm not familiar with most of the originals but these gals kick some major butt in their trademark corsets, covering songs from the legendary Pink Floyd ("Wish You Were Here") to CCR ("Bad Moon Rising") to Marilyn Manson ("Tourniquet") to Pat Benatar ("Fire & Ice") as they blend together dark, heavy guitar riffs with haunting/wailing cellos like you've never heard them before. And if you think that's absurd, wait until you hear their morbid take of a children's nursery rhyme on "This Little Piggy"...

Rasputina is definitely an acquired taste but if you never cared for them in the past you just might be surprised with this one. And if you've always liked them than rest assured; this will not disappoint. I do, however, wonder... Where can I find the 1st Edition?

fun collection of covers.......2004-06-14

I have first edition of this, not the second, but I have heard the new additions (Bad Moon Rising and Fire & Ice) several times live.

Any cover has the potential to go horribly wrong, particularly when done on classical instruments, but Rasputina usually manages to pull them off nicely.

They're particularly effective on the slower and more soulful songs, such as "Wish You Were Here" and "Bad Moon Rising", which Melora claims is her "favorite song about the weather", and is done in a slower, more melancholy fashion than the original. I think it's a very pleasant reworking, and I even prefer it to the original (but I am, admittedly, not a huge CCR fan). My favorite song on the EP is probably Tourniquet, which is a very effective reworking. It uses drum programming to capture some of the industrial flavor of the original, but without any sense of aggression.

The big rock songs are a lot of fun and come off fairly well, I think. They have a certain wry sense of humor and if you can appreciate that, then you're sure to like them.

Three Little Piggies is cute at first, but can wear a little thin on repeat listens.

As with any covers, if you hold the originals in near sacred regard, then you probably won't enjoy this little album very much. But if you like quirky reworkings and enjoy a good cello rock song, then give it a shot. It's not the best starting point, if you're a new fan, but if you're an established fan of Rasputina, then it is definitely worth picking up.

Now, if only they'd record their cover of the Pretenders' "I Go To Sleep"...

A must buy if you "get" Rasputina..........2004-06-10

This is an EP of nothing but covers. Rasputina has done many covers (and done them well) on previous albums, but this collection, while wonderful, wears thin at times. I mean, a cover of Fire and Ice by Pat Benatar? Gak...

To the Rasputina neophyte: DO NOT START HERE! Listen to the albums first, then if you decide you're a fan, then and only then, buy this.

To be fair, I don't regret buying this one bit. I giggled non-stop throughout it the first time through, and you haven't lived 'till you've heard Rasputina cover a Floyd or Zeppelin tune. There's just something deliciously subversive about it.

Highly recommended to Rasputina or Richard Cheese fans.

Average customer rating: Still darn good Challenging, but distinct. great Finally, finally. here it is, folks

Frustration Plantation Rasputina Manufacturer: Instinct Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Thanks for the Ether Cabin Fever The Lost & Found A Radical Recital My Fever Broke ASIN: B0001EKGH2 Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

1. Doomsday Averted
2. Secret Message
3. Possum of the Grotto
4. If Your Kisses Can't Hold the Man You Love
5. The Mayor
6. When I Count...
7. High On Life
8. Wicked Dickie
9. My Captivity By Savages
10. Saline the Salt Lake Quenn
11. Oh Injury.
12. When I Was a Young Girl
13. Momma Was an Opium Spoker
14. Nov. 17dee
15. Girls' School

Customer Reviews:

Still darn good.......2007-01-11

This is the CD that originally got me interested in Rasputina and while it is not their best it is still darn good.

Challenging, but distinct........2006-09-09

Two women, two cellos, one man. Corsets and Indian Headdresses.

There is no other band like Rasputina.

Frustration Plantation, the fourth album from Melora Creager and various associates, is slightly tinged with influences from the American South. "Doomsday Averted" is a lovely, swampy track that would have made a better album opener had there been more lyrics. Their uniquely dark takes on folk tunes "When I Was a Young Girl" and "Wicked Dickie" further this conclusion.

The cello is a gigantic, growling instrument in Creager's hands, and there is no better example than the massively fuzzed-out "Possum of the Grotto." Her work is augmented by the percussive work of (now former) member Zoe Keating.

However, two things are conspicuously muted in Plantation - Melora's arresting vibrato, and electronic percussion. "Oh, Injury" finds her exploring the lower points of her vocal range with ... interesting results. Compare anything on "The Lost and Found" to Jonathon TeBeest's organic-sounding drumwork on "Saline The Salt Lake Queen."

The album's highlight is the dementedly danceable "Momma Was An Opium-Smoker," followed directly by "Nov. 17dee," which sounds as as if it was written and sung by a 4 year old (which it was). The track more or less goes to show how joyfully odd and slightly disturbing that the minds of children can be - in this case Melora's daughter Hollis Lane. An extended version of the song is on the bonus CD for the curious.

The album also returns to the Rasputina tradition of covering an old standard - this time it's an aggressive "If Your Kisses Can't Hold The Man You Love" (popularized by Sophie Tucker).

The more you deconstruct some of Creager's lyrics, the less sense they make, but the more they make you laugh. God only knows what the point of "When I Count" really is, but this would not be a Rasputina album without it. The spoken word "My Captivity By Savages" is, well, we hope it's not true, but it's still hilarious. "Girls School" switches viewpoints from schoolmaster to student, building to end the album in a minute and a half of lovely cacophony.

Frustration Plantation is a distinct entry into the Rasputina catalog, but perhaps not the best place to start - I still prefer the distorted, slightly gothic musings of "How We Quit the Forest." Still, it's more than worth a spin.

great.......2006-07-27

I try not to give 5 star ratings often, but I think this release merits one. This album is about as good as a cello-based rock album with quirky female vocals can be.
Some great songs here with some clever lyrics. It is a bit different from some of the earlier releases, but in a good way. Most notably, gone is that horrible vibrato. "Thanks for the Ether" is another great album but a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- the-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e tre-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-embling vo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-cals are super distracting once you notice them. The songs here tend to be a little more "rocking" and less classical sounding. Whether you like that, or prefer the earlier style better really comes down to personal taste. Both are pretty original, and they pull off both very well. Personally, I like this style a little more.

Pick it up. You shouldn't be dissapointed. Unless you hate cellos. Then you'll probably hate it.

Finally, finally........2006-01-22

I've been a fan of Raputina for a long, long time. As a cellist -and music nerd- I have always held this band in high regard.

So why don't the rest of my fellow "old fans" like this new album?

Rasputina still maintains their quirky, over-the-top style but somehow this album does not seem as trite as their previous efforts. This album, unlike their others, actually has a cohesive sound.
As for the southern theme, it seems to work to Rasputina's advantage by not only lending a haunting setting for their equally haunting music, but also by giving Rasputina a music suited perfectly to cello (meaning their instruments do not seem to be at odds with this music style, as it sometimes may with their patented "cello rock" style).

I adore just about every track on this album. However, "Oh, Injury" keeps me from rating this album a perfect 5 stars. I can't stand Melora's deep falsetto in this track (she also uses the same voice in a couple other tracks, but somehow they seem less... bad... than "Oh, Injury").

Originally I thought newer fans may have a harder time liking this album (the quirk-factor is through the roof on this one). However, after reading the reviews, I am surprised Rasputina is not being applauded by older fans for their efforts at creating a cohesive album; it's Rasputina, the way they always should have been.

here it is, folks.......2005-09-04

if you have enjoyed rasputina's totally unique sound over the years, you have notcied that they have evolved - and quite beautifully i might add. a touch of synth, some electric guitar, hard drums... but they have kept thier vibe and are turning out more complex, more deep, and more substantial work with each album.

look, i like industrial, vintage 4AD stuff, non-commercial goth, whatever - and i always appreciate a band that is truly unique. here you have it. gay or straight, man or woman, goth, rivet-head, nerdy-highschool class orchestra member - Rasputina lets you enjoy being who you are. brava.

Average customer rating: Jazziz Magazine is right on the money (scroll up) great album for relaxation with quality music Mostly Good Stuff One of the most Consistent fusions of Jazz/Trip-Hop.....(Miles Davis would be Proud!!!) Jazz for blade runners

Ki-Oku Toshinori Kondo & DJ Krush Manufacturer: Instinct Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | 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 General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Experimental | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Krush Zen Jaku Stepping Stones: The Self-Remixed Best Kakusei ASIN: B00000I9DE Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

1. Toh-Sui
2. Tobira-1
3. Mu-Getsu
4. Ha-Doh
5. Sun Is Shining
6. Mu-Chu
7. Tobira-2
8. Fu-Yu
9. Ki-Gen
10. Ko-Ku
11. Shoh-Ka
12. Bu-Seki
13. Tobira-3

Amazon.com

Pairing DJ Krush, known throughout the beat underground for his subdued, trippy soundscapes, with Japanese avant trumpeter Toshinori Kondo may seem an odd pairing. This record, however, is instantly knowable and intuitively easy to grasp. Krush's beats, while certainly up-front, don't come at the price of the composition, nor do they blast Kondo's trumpet out of the tune. DJ Krush is not only able to drive the direction and tempo, but he's also quite adept at creating mood--often mixing up somber, downtempo collages that glide with an underwater grace. His uptempo work is direct, solidly propelled by someone who knows how to handle bass and breaks. Thankfully, the canvasses Krush mixes up are large enough to include Kondo's color work. The trumpeter (who's worked with the likes of Herbie Hancock and John Zorn) takes full advantage of the opportunity. Kondo is a breathy, richly toned player, and his meshings add to the dreamy, psychedelic feel of the recording. He's effective whether he's drifting beside Krush's swirling dub coiled in a haze of effects or punctuating beats with pure blasts of horn fire. A hip-bop classic. --S. Duda

Customer Reviews:

Jazziz Magazine is right on the money (scroll up).......2007-01-09

The trumpet throughout most of this album is unhelpful enough to make me wish it wasn't there at all on some songs. There are brief moments when Kondo's playing illuminates and enhances Krush's moody, earthy beats, but throughout much of the album the horn playing is uninspired and unfocused enough to become distracting and actually diminish the effect of the beats. In places, it kind of sounds as if Kenny G. wandered into a Tokyo ghetto and couldn't find his way out. Those familiar with Krush's other collaborations with edgier, more bombastic Jazz horns (e.g. Edge of Blue) will recall how well they worked out. The album isn't all bad, though. Krush's signature soundscapes make Ki-Oku a satisfying listen when they're being complimented by Kondo, and still listenable when they're not. Recommended for background music more so than for attentive listening.

great album for relaxation with quality music.......2006-01-29

As a trumpet player, I was looking for an album featuring a trumpet with a jazz/free form style and interesting production and beats. This album is exactly what I was looking for, and I'm hoping to do something in this style myself.

Mostly Good Stuff.......2005-07-21

dj krush rarely does much for me as a solo act, but when i noticed he had teamed up with a trumpeter, toshinori kondo, my interest peaked. the collaborators turn out a simple album. dj krush lays down the beats and toshinori kondo plays the trumpet over them. krush and kondo switch between upbeat and slower numbers, most of which don't deviate much from what you would probably expect from krush. on a personal level, i find that the more ambient tracks work better. the beats tend to be more spatial, thus allowing kondo the drivers seat and giving him more room to explore. kondo plays mostly muted melodic notes in a cool jazz fashion, and occasionally he'll play the electronic trumpet - which usually sounds like multiple trumpet parts. the more upbeat tracks have a monotonous beat underneath that just grind my nerves after a while, although they may be a nice spin for you dj folk. for comparison sake, focus somewhere between miles davis 'doo-bop' release and graham haynes 'music for the 21st century.'

One of the most Consistent fusions of Jazz/Trip-Hop.....(Miles Davis would be Proud!!!).......2005-07-05

Dj Krush has been a premier figure in the art of stylished, beat arrangements, for some 12 years now, and he's produced a level of albums that have remained remarkably consistent. veering from hard-edged, hypnotic beats, to Slow cerebral laid-back grooves, as well as ominous and brooding soundscapes, and defining nocturnal and slightly detached tempos. Dj Krush has relatively explored the vast majority of avenues that a DJ/Producer can reasonably expect, encompassing: 'Trip-Hop, Breakbeat, Electronica, Acid-Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ambient'. And he is also remarkable for not only having collaborated with a great many artists, but seemingly able to generally always get the best, out of whomever he decides to collaborate with. Probably one of the more unexpected collaborations, was with celebrated Japanese trumpeter "Toshinori Kondo", who is able to manipulate the trumpet to perform in a sort of lyrical, introspective, and melodic style, that at times is refined, confident and mannered, but then also able to remain inventive with his performances and change the dynamic with a reflective, detached and atmospheric arrangement. Dj's taking Jazz instrumentation and implementing it within the confines of Trip-Hop/Hip-Hop isn't anything new, but instead of making a fairly uptempo Jazz/Hip-Hop record, Krush scales back on the BPM, and produces something far more cerebral and in tune with the relaxed feel, or something like 'Miles Davis'' seminal "Kind of Blue".

What DJ Krush actually contributes himself, is a level of slow burning production, that pays full respect to the trumpeter, providing the programming and beats and more importantly in giving the music a subtly shifting quality, and beautifully coupling the laid-back grooves and low-slung beats with the lushly passionate arrangements, that work perfectly with the tonal and structurally harmonic orchestrated trumpet. Toshinori Kondo himself centres himself perfectly around the widely sensual, atmospheric textures, and languid, mid-tempo break-beats that Krush is able to provide, and rather than remain completely reliant on one form of trumpet, the various tracks across this remarkable album feature him using acoustic and electric trumpet. With some of the tracks that feature electric trumpet owing a sizable influence and debt to Miles Davis's late-period electric albums.

If you've become accustomed to the more uptempo, and breakbeat/Trip-Hop albums, that DJ Krush has become famous for, so long as your aware that no Vocal collaborations with Rappers or singers exists on this record, or that there is nothing here, that largely resembles the blunted, smoked-out beats of other albums, most will find this to be a supremely well-produced and surprisingly soothing album. Think more like an album that has more in common with steamy, soundtrack-type music, with the emphasis on slow beats, scratching, and mellow horns, and intimate grooves layered on top of other grooves. It has the sort of introspective and reminiscing quality of 'Miles Davis's' electric trumpet, fusion of jazz/electronic masterpiece: "In a silent way", but with a heavy emphasis towards beats fused with cool trumpet. Krush fans shouldn't hold back in any hesitation in purchasing this, as it really does fit within the brilliantly consistant run of albums that Krush has produced, and is arguably some of his most melodic and breathtakingly gorgeous work. And such is the elegantly stylish nature of this album, that places a firm emphasis on cerebral intimate harmony, that it has the accessibility & sheer brilliance to grab DJ Krush a whole new set of fans......unquestionably reccommended.

Jazz for blade runners.......2005-06-18

I'm forever in search of the perfect jazz/electronica hybrid, but 99.99% of the albums that are classified that way are just jive dance music with badly-played trumpets or tablas or some damn thing thrown into the mix. Some of Nils Petter Molvaer's music, particularly an obscure remix CD called "Recoloured," comes close; Erik Truffaz's "The Mask" tried to come close, but was too simple and pallid; but Ki-Oku is THE stuff -- the music that Miles Davis would be playing now if he was still alive and awake. Using trumpets and turntables only, two Japanese guys invent vast, brooding sonic landscapes that sound like what Deckerd of "Blade Runner" would be listening to if he had really good taste in jazz. The first track, "Toh Sui," was obviously at attempt to make a "dance-friendly" opener, but after that, the album dives deep into echoey, lonely spaces that are perfect for 3am stoned listening. I gave a copy to one of the guys who helped create "The Matrix" and he said, "This album makes me hallucinate."

Average customer rating: Awesome Set! Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection Overall a strong Goldsmith sampler Jerry Goldsmith - 40 years of pleasure Almost the perfect compilation

Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music Jerry Goldsmith Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Trek | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music Epics: The History of the World According to Hollywood John Barry: The Collection Paramount 90th Anniversary Collection: Scores ASIN: B0009KIYDG Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

1. Blue Max, The
2. Blue Max, The
3. Blue Max, The
4. Blue Max, The
5. Blue Max, The
6. The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: Doctor Kildare / Room 222 / Waltons, The / Barnaby Jones / Television Themes Medley
7. In Harm's Way
8. The Sandpebbles: Chinatown / Patch Of Blue, A / Poltergeist / Papillon / Wind And The Lion, The / Motion Pictures Medley
9. Generals, The
10. Tora! Tora! Tora!
11. Wild Rovers, The
12. Pursuit
13. Wind And The Lion, The

Tracks:

1. QB VII
2. QB VII
3. QB VII
4. QB VII
5. QB VII
6. Waltons, The
7. Papillon
8. Police Story
9. Omen, The
10. Capricorn One
11. Swarm, The
12. Boys From Brazil, The
13. , The (First) Great Train Robbery
14. Alien
15. Star Trek The Motion Picture

Tracks:

1. Masada
2. Poltergeist
3. First Blood - Rambo II
4. Twilight Zone: The Movie
5. Under Fire
6. Under Fire
7. Under Fire
8. Under Fire
9. Gremlins
10. Baby - Secret Of The Lost Legend
11. Legend
12. Lionheart
13. Rambo III
14. Total Recall

Tracks:

1. Star Trek Voyager
2. Basic Instinct
3. Russia House, The
4. Gremlins II
5. Medicine Man
6. Shadow, The
7. Forever Young
8. First Knight
9. Powder
10. Airforce One
11. L.A. Confidential
12. Mummy, The
13. Haunting, The

Album Description

Jerry Goldsmith's death in 2004 marked the end of one of the greatest careers in film composing. This lavish 57 track 4 CD set traces the path of his astonishing achievements and includes recordings conducted by Goldsmith himself. Featuring The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia Orchestra, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Daniel Caine Orchestra. Includes over 280 minutes of music.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Set!.......2007-07-01

I am a huge fan of Jerry Goldsmith. They did a great job preserving his vision. I can listen to this collection for hours. Great music!

Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection.......2006-11-03

This is compilation of hit film music from one of the greatest composers in motion pictures. What is surprising though is the music not included like the Ghost And The Darkness, the 13th Warrior, Rudy and others. To be sure, 4 discs are not enough for a composure of this stature. THe recording, however, is an "engineering masterpiece" which makes the music even more enjoyable than when you first heard it at the movies. When are we ging to get the music that was omittd from this compilaton?

Overall a strong Goldsmith sampler.......2006-04-11

Okay, this is a CD review, so the focus is on music, but I've got to say this first: this has got to be a contender for the ugliest cover art ever. I mean, come on...instead of a tribute to the composer, the cover looks like someone spilled a glass of merlot over a NASA photo.

Fortunately, even an ugly cover will not ruin good music. And the good news is that I'd say about 75 percent of the music is good....and on a 4 cd set, that's a lot. Like other Silva compilations, the strength of this compilation is the variety. There are selections from the big releases (Star Trek, Omen, Rambo), but there is also a healthy dose of tracks from the smaller releases(Under Fire, Lionheart, The Swarm).

Two examples come to mind. Capricorn One and The Great Train Robbery are two movies that are not exactly household names today, but are dominated by two of Goldmith's finest main themes. The City of Prague Philharmonic come through with terrific renditions. And there are plenty of other strong performances...a few being concert versions conducted by Goldsmith himself. Suprisingly, "The Wind and the Lion" works, which is no small accomplishment given the ferentic original performance of "Raisuli Attacks".

It's not a complete success. A few of the performances fall flat, particularly some of the more inventive scores. Total Recall is just bad, mangling the performance with poor percussion and synthesizer choices to boot. Also a letdown is the Klingon Attack from the first Star Trek movie. The Prague Philhamonic attempt doesn't sound bad--it's just that once you've heard the original soundtrack's "blaster beam" with enough bass to rattle your teeth...well let's just say Silva's version is a little tinny in comparison.

But I shouldn't dwell on the negative. Overall, this is a strong sampler of Goldsmith's variety. There are plenty of quality performances here, and despite a few omissions (noticeably Planet of the Apes)this is a very good release from Silva.

Jerry Goldsmith - 40 years of pleasure.......2006-02-22

It was wonderful to hear Mr. Goldsmith's music that went all the way back to The Man from UNCLE, The Waltons, Dr Kildare, etc. And then to hear his music up to the present. The man was a genius!

Almost the perfect compilation.......2005-12-31

Age has its value.... This sweeping collection of compositions brings back so many great memories. This collection shows how significant Goldsmith was for both the movie screen and the small screen. With such a grand collection, every reader can be assured that at least one movie or TV program they like or remember had Goldsmith's contribution. It was an amazing life and the collection well worth having.

However, as sweepig as it is, there are a few holes in the selection. "First Contact", one of the sweetest and richest compositions from the Star Trek is absent. "The Ghost and the Darkness" is missing and the "Medicine Man" music should include the theme song. By dwelling on several selections from the Blue Max, these were squeezed out. Three full and important movie themes got the axe.

However, all but "The Ghost and the Darkness" are readily available and not overly expensive as is the "Ghost" CD. This is a must have for the TV and movie music fan.

Before there was Hans Solo there was Napolean Solo, before ER there was Dr. Kildare. Jerry Goldsmith IS Sci-Fi. "Resistance is futile.. you MUST assimilate this CD collection."

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1. Into the Woods
2. L'Archiviste B...
3. Letting Go
4. Live at the Fillmore [Live]
5. Live Sheffield 1983 [Live]
6. Long Hot Night
7. Memories
8. Mindelo
9. Mr. Happy Go Lucky
10. Nothing Short of a Bullet [Live] [Import]

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