Honest [Import]

Product Description
Import edition of Dave Stewart's (Eurythmics) second album with The Spiritual Cowboys, originally released in 1991 on Arista. 12 tracks including, 'Whole Wide World', 'Crown Of Madness' & 'Out Of Reach'.

Honest,Dave & Spiritual Cowboy Stewart,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: What a great ride! josh kelley: just say the word This passes for funk and soul now? Don't let his look fool you! Love this CD

Almost Honest Josh Kelley Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: For the Ride Home Just Say the Word Beneath These Fireworks Mr. A-Z For The Ride Home ASIN: B0009X772W Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. Walk Fast
2. Only You
3. Love Is Breaking My Heart
4. Almost Honest
5. Didn't Hear That From Me
6. 20 Miles To Georgia
7. Love Come Up
8. Shameless heart
9. Too Good To you
10. I Don't Mind Singing
11. Hard Times Happen
12. Lydia

Customer Reviews:

What a great ride!.......2007-02-24

Love this album. I can't get enough of Josh Kelley.

josh kelley: just say the word.......2006-07-14

Oh, my GOD!
I haven't stopped listening to this cd since I purchased it.
It's like crack for the ears! This CD is highly addictive!
I love his jazz, pop, soul, and country, combo!
You just don't hear good music like this anymore!
My favorite song is "mississippi river girl", but all of the songs are amazing!!

This passes for funk and soul now? .......2006-04-08

First and formost... White guys can NOT sing soul music. They don't have the charisma or the vocal rhythm to do it. This is just more extremely slick pop music.

Where is the fire and passion?

Don't let his look fool you!.......2006-03-07

LOVE HIS VOICE!!! It pulls you in and makes you listen to what he is singing and I like that!!!

Love this CD.......2006-02-24

Josh Kelley's cd Almost Honest is one of the best I've heard in awhile. He has a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy. I know its on heavy repeat in my apartment!

Average customer rating: Utter Garbage Fire the singer Awesome!! Loch'd Loaded and Ready to Rock Bagpipes and Guitars

Loch'd & Loaded The Real McKenzies Manufacturer: Honest Don's Hardly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Clash of the Tartans Oot & Aboot 10,000 Shots No Time to Explain Shite 'n' Onions, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00005NGZZ Release Date: 2001-09-04

Tracks:

1. Nessie
2. Raise The Banner
3. Lassie/Roamin' In The Gloamin'
4. Pickled
5. Memories Of Old Pa Fogerty
6. Wild Cattieyote
7. Whiskey Scotch Whiskey
8. Scots' Round The World
9. Bitch Off The Money
10. GI Us A Dram
11. Donald Where's Yer Troosers?
12. Flower Of Scotland
13. Swords Of A Thousand Men
14. Bonnie Mary
15. Ballad Of Jon Silver
16. Death Of A Space Piper

Customer Reviews:

Utter Garbage.......2005-09-20

This is total dross, to compare them to The Dropkick Murphys or Flogging Molly is an insult to both these bands.

If they came anywhere near Scotland and performed like this they would be flung off the top of Edinburgh Castle and then shot at with the one o'clock gun.

Pity you couldn't get no stars.

Fire the singer.......2005-03-26

That's not singing. It sound like geese farts on a foggy day.

Awesome!!.......2004-12-28

This CD was really awesome! Loch'd and Loaded is a great Real McKenzies album and has a cool name...yeah, I thought it was much better than Oot and Aboot.

Loch'd Loaded and Ready to Rock.......2004-05-11

Plainly put, a great CD. A great blend of traditional Scottish and modern punk style. I truly enjoy the blend of thoughtful lyrics with the pipes and metal. This is one of the CDs I will play before every Highland Game and St. Patricks Day! My favorite songs on the album are "Scots Around The World" and "Swords of a Thousand Men", these reinforce "The Blood is Strong".

Bagpipes and Guitars.......2004-03-25

If you like the more melodic 'Dropkick Murphys' songs and enjoy the combination of Bagpipes and Power Guitars, then look no further: This CD has all these elements : Great Sing-along choruses, high speed guitars and lots of Bagpipes. I actually like the vocals better than 'Flogging Molly', and even there is still a bit of room to improve on the songwriting in my opinion, I strongly recommend buying this album. It is just pure fun!

Average customer rating: well its not bad. Not as good as Loch'd and Loaded Another kilt-lifter! Great effort from my faves.......

Oot & Aboot The Real McKenzies Manufacturer: Honest Don's Hardly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Loch'd & Loaded 10,000 Shots Clash of the Tartans Pissed Tae Th' Gills: A Drunken Live Tribute to Robbie Burns Shite 'n' Onions, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000094Q2I Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

1. Cross The Ocean
2. Droppin' Like Flies
3. Ye Banks And Braes
4. Get Lost
5. Lest We Forget
6. Heather Bells
7. Dance Around The Whisky
8. Oot & Aboot
9. Shit Outta Luck
10. Jennifer Que
11. Drink The Way I Do
12. The Night The Lights Went Out In Scotland
13. Taylor Made

Customer Reviews:

well its not bad........2005-01-27

This album comes as my follow up to "loch'd and Loaded", which caught my ear from the beginning and kept my interest throughout. "Loch'd" was probably the only album with a bagpipe I can never be guilty listening to. It was a really fun album with an incredible amount of energy and catchy hooks throughout. I eagerly pursued more songs by the band, and the results left me a bit dissapointed. I will start off by saying that the songs on "Oot and Aboot" aren't by any means terrible. The problem is that I could crank the album on my computer cd player while surfing the web and not one distinct track would stand out and make me want to listen. After a few listens, i've pinpointed several ways it could have been better.

The biggest problem with "Oot and Aboot" is that its too clean. In punk equivilance, its like when they redid the Texas Chainsaw Massacre using all the best state of the art cameras and film quality. Some things are best left grainy. Punk is no exception. The production may be to fault in this respect because there was never any sense of "rawness" that is so vital to a good rock album.

The second problem also centers around the whole "sounding clean" issue. The singer is trying to go the Bad Religion route by incorporating too much melody in his voice for a punk band. It works for Bad Religion. It doesn't work for a gruff hardknockin band of guys trying to preserve the integrity of being dangerous. He needs to keep a small mix of melody and "grainy" vocal flatness like the vocals in "loch'd and Loaded."

The third problem and most significant in my mind is the drummer. The tempos were consistantly "pop rock"y and lacked the energy of "Loch'd." It sounded more like the drummer was more interested in keeping a beat rather than going out and kicking as much tail as possible. It was simply too tame for a great punk album. "loch'd and Loaded" was a great punk album. This one, not so much. Probably worth getting if you are a diehard fan though.

Not as good as Loch'd and Loaded.......2003-07-06

McKenzie and Robertson weren't minding the store when this album was mixed. The highland pipes got put in the background instead of up front where they belong. Good stuff but not like Loch'd and Loaded where the pipes are the lead guitar. There's a zillion punk bands- no point in sounding like everyone else. Be different, be Scottish.

Another kilt-lifter!.......2003-06-03

The Real McKenzies are an amazing band. If you already know and love them as I do, then you certainly won't be disappointed. This has some great tracks. I only wish it was a bit longer with some more pronounced bagpipes (cuz that's the best part) or I'd have given it a 5. The studio production with help from Fat Mike (NOFX) and some backing vocals by Spike Slawson (Swingin' Utters) provide for a more polished product.
If you're new to this band but love Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphy's, and the Swingin' Utters, BUY THIS NOW...and go back and buy their first two if you can find them!! And don't miss them live cuz they put on one of the best club shows you'll ever see!

Great effort from my faves..............2003-05-27

Let me start by saying this band's music has helped me through the past year of cancer and chemo.... so they will ALLWAYS have a special place in my heart. This CD shows a more metalic side of the band while also presenting a stronger effort on almost every front. The songwriting is getting better, Paul's voice never sounded finer and the liner notes and packaging are more complete (...no lyrics though!). So why not 5 stars?.... Because the pipes are so far in the background as to be non-existant (w/ the exception of "Taylor Made" & "Ye Banks & Braes"). That would be a short coming of the production... not the band. With that said, I consider this a great recording and well worth the money (highly recommended!!). Highlights include "Ye Banks & Braes", "Oot & Aboot", "Jennifer Que" & "The Night the Lights Went Out in Scotland" (THAT would be a great show opening tune).... I hope to see them perform someday as they are a legendary live act. Go see them if you ever get the chance!!

Average customer rating: One Of The Worst... ShyGuy Ari is Gold GOLD IS GOLD Dancy, Sexy, Romantic and... Spiritual!? :D

Space Under Sun Ari Gold Manufacturer: Gold 18 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rollercoaster Debut Spirit Pop Standing at the Edge A Totally New Sensation ASIN: B00018IYKE Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

1. Space Under Sun
2. Funk That Ship
3. Fan-tastic
4. More Than Enough
5. Intimate
6. Caught
7. Bashert (Meant To Be)
8. He's On My Team
9. Do You Really Want 2 Hurt Me
10. Wave Of You
11. Back To Me
12. Re:Union
13. Love Will Take Over
14. Wave Of You (Twisted Dee's Undertow Mix) - Bonus Track

Album Description

"...Infinite possibility, if I can only break down this fourth wall/I'm living in a room for everyone, finding my space under the sun..."and so goes the title track of Ari Gold's sophomore release, Space Under Sun (Released Nov 2003, independently over the internet on Gold 18 Records). In a market saturated with manufactured stars who for the most part are perfectly content churning out the same old cliché's, Gold is determined to shake pop up and find a space for his music in a postmodern world. "I wanted to make an album that I didn't have when I was growing up," Ari told Larry Flick of Billboard magazine in 2001 regarding his first album as an openly gay pop singer which would later take home the Outmusic Award for Outstanding Debut Recording. With Space Under Sun Gold goes even further musically & lyrically and creates a pop landscape that goes beyond boundaries and labels.

After landing on Top Of The Pops with DJ Luck and MC Neat on the UK single, "I'm All About You" (Island Universal) co-written and produced by hitmaker Desmond Child, Gold began working on Space Under Sun. He collaborated with top notch industry songwriters and producers such as Peter Amato (Leanne Rimes), Marsha Malamet (Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan), MAJOR (Lamya), Mr. Khalil (Res), Steve Skinner (Rent, Bette Midler), Soong Lee (Allure) recording all over the globe from Atlanta, Miami, LA and NYC to London and Israel. Gold describes the album as "an intergalactic hybrid of 80's and contemporary R&B, spacey pop, and funky smooth soul." Gay City News stated that "Gold pushes the envelope as much as a rapper like Eminem does." Although instead of lyrics that are fag bashing and woman hating, the subject matter ranges from a guy and a girl (Kendra Ross, currently featured on the latest CD by Talib Kweli) fighting over the same man ("He's On My Team") to getting caught having sex in public with another man by the cops ("Caught), to diva worship ("Fan-tastic"), a matter that is crucial to many a gay man's evolution, seeking independence and self actualization ("More Than Enough," "Back To me") to romantic and sexual intimacy ("Funk That Ship," "Intimate.") There is also the tender ballad "Bashert (Meant To Be) in which Gold incorporates his Jewish identity of having grown up as an orthodox Jew. The 13 track CD includes a downloadable music video of "Wave Of You" directed by Guy Guido which was shot as a tribute to the late great photographer Herb Ritts as well as an mp3 of "Review My Kisses" a song co-written and produced by Desmond Child. Gold will continue performing in NYC where Time Out magazine said that he was a "smash success...wowing the local music scene" and Backstage called his musicianship, "flawless" as well as around the globe to promote his new CD.

Customer Reviews:

One Of The Worst..........2007-03-06

This is truely one of the worst Cd's I have ever listened too. Sure it's great that he is gay and actually singing about being gay rahter than closeting himself, but that does not make for a great CD. The songs are generic and bland with no beat whatsoever, his voice is weak and emotionless, and the lyrics are chessy silliness. The hooks themselves don't even exsist. Once I got to the train wreck that was He's On My Team, (a lame version of The Boy Is Mine by Brandy and Monica), I knew there was no hope. Stay away from this CD at all costs. Not even one song was ok to listen too. I hope he gets better material next time because I do want to be a fan of his, but this is trash.

Key Tracks: NONE

ShyGuy.......2006-11-06

Excellent up and coming artist. Heartfelt songs updated for a new generation. Great beat and definately a sing a long CD. A+

Ari is Gold.......2006-08-23

Ari Gold's Space under Sun CD is truly delightful, a great R&B sound. It is a pity he is not or appears not to be known in Australia. I am looking forward to a new CD from him and regret that his debut CD is not available, otherwise I would definitely purchase it.

GOLD IS GOLD .......2006-08-21

REPETITIVE BEATS AND MOST SOUND EXACTLY ALIKE THE DUET IS WORTH THE PRICE DEFINETLY CATERS TO GAY CLIENTEL WHICH IS WHY I PURCHASED MANY OF ARI GOLDS RECORDED MATERIAL...THE MIXES CD WAS THE BEST

Dancy, Sexy, Romantic and... Spiritual!? :D.......2006-04-01

Ari Gold is amazing, his looks are good but his voice is incredible, whoever said he couldn't sing needs to get earwax removed! This sexy album has many dance tracks and some tastefully arousing gay material in "Funk That Ship" and about being caught having gay sex in "Caught". But Ali is alot more than a down and dirty songster, his music has soul with the romantic and holy Intimate where he declares he has "waited for the longest time to commit this crime, to be intimate with you... Baby can't you see I'm so in love with you" and Spiritual and Romantic, Bashert (Meant To Be) maintaining what seems like beautiful beliefs in your soulmate being out there and God. Also "Back to Me" can be interpreted many ways one of which I take as taking back your virginity, your self-worth or/and your humility and humanity. He's sounds amazing, he's dancy, sexy, raunchy, spiritual and deep! Wow, how many albums combine all that that! An incredible R&B, and that doesn't begin to describe his style, gay singer and album.

Average customer rating: Buy them all a five on the pop-punk scale Pretty good For the diehard fans only...

My E.P. Nerf Herder Manufacturer: Honest Don's Hardly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Comedy Rock | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 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: How to Meet Girls American Cheese Nerf Herder Love Their Country Hooray for Boobies ASIN: B0000A59Z5 Release Date: 2003-07-29

Tracks:

1. Hotel California
2. Love Sandwich
3. High School
4. Bridge Under Troubled Water
5. The Sportsman Bar
6. I've Got A Boner For X-Mas
7. Fight For Your Right To Masterbate
8. I Want To Take You Out For Ice Cream
9. Nikki Webster
10. Bonus Track 1

Album Description

The kings of nerdcore are back for another round, sort of. My E.P. is a collection of catch pop-punk masterpieces. Since the band has only released 3 albums in over 9 years of existence, they decided to let Honest Don's plunder their highly secure vaults & assemble a few gems that, for unexplained reasons, have never been released before. The EP was actually released in 2001 on My Records with 6 tracks, but this version adds 4 bonus tracks, 'Fight For Your Right To Masturbate', 'I Want To Take You Out For Ice Cream' & ' Nikki Webster' (one is hidden). 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Buy them all.......2007-04-11

You can't go wrong with any Nerf Herder album. "High School" and "Fight For Your Right" are my personal favorites

a five on the pop-punk scale.......2004-07-16

Nerf Herder is probably the catchiest pop-punk next to the Vandals. The are no Ramones, but they play the best kind of pop-punk...funny and humorous. When I say pop-punk I don't mean Good Charlotte or Simple Plan. Not like that stuff at all. Nerf Herder play up-tempo, extremely funny, slightly perverted (no cussing really though, if that matters to ya) punk that just kicks it. I can't really tell you why this album gets a 5, you gotta hear it for yourself. For fans of NOFX, the Vandals, Guttermouth, the like

Pretty good.......2003-10-11

I think this is a must have for all(the diehard) Nerf herder fans, because it's a re-released with some funny new songs and classics, so buy it now ....don't forget the video...

For the diehard fans only..........2003-07-30

While the first few tracks on Nerf Herder's "My E.P." (orginally released on Joey Cape's now dead label, My Records) still stand as some of Nerf's funniest songs, the three new songs (four counting the bonus track) suffer from the same problem that the majority of their last album, "American Cheese", did: it's just not that good. None of it stacks up to any of the lyrics from "How to Meet Girls" or music from "Nerf Herder". However, it's still worth a buy to hear the original songs remixed and remastered (they all sound excellent), and to see the very funny "Sportsman Bar" music video. But note that the orginal bonus track, "Come Back Down" has been removed.

Average customer rating: outstanding - honestly My favorite cd I have bought in 6 months One of those CDs you can play the whole way through One of my BEST purchases of 2005 They don't make 'em like this anymore

The Honest Hour Assembly of Dust , and Reid Genauer Manufacturer: Hybrid Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Recollection The Assembly of Dust Taught to Be Proud Live at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival All This Everything ASIN: B0002YI7AY Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. Man With a Plan
2. Harrower
3. Honest Hour
4. Roads
5. Paul Henry
6. Speculator
7. Honey Creeper
8. Bus Driver
9. Fountain

Customer Reviews:

outstanding - honestly.......2006-08-06

A friend turned me on to the live in Kingston cd and I was blown away. The song Honest Hour was the total hook for me - the lyrics are so descriptive and everthing flows to perfection. Great band - great album - great sound. Smooth - awesome - eclectic - down home - good time toe tapping - knee slapping put a grin on your face music.

My favorite cd I have bought in 6 months.......2006-02-07

This cd is just great. The Paul Henry and Speculator are outstanding. It truly is "An Honest Hour" of music. Assembly of Dust is where it's at.

One of those CDs you can play the whole way through.......2006-01-25

I had heard some Strangefolk before, so some songs were familiar to me (like Speculator). That being said, you don't need any jamband background to appreciate this CD.
The tones of each song distinguish themselves. Reid Genauer is an incredible songwriter. Nate Wilson is one of the best piano players out there in my opinion. SOngs like "Honest Hour", "Roads", and "Man with a Plan" make the CD.
If there was a 6 star rating, I would give it.

One of my BEST purchases of 2005.......2006-01-23

Radio in Key West, Florida is really bad...R-E-A-L-L-Y bad.

Now I have satellite radio...and life is good.

Anyway, I was jamming out and working on my computer, and this really killer song came on ("roads"...track 4). I was listening to the "Jam On" station, which really isn't my thing, but I can dig it now and again (I like to keep an open mind with all types music).

In this case, what was coming out of my speakers wasn't "Jam Bandish"...it was just beautiful music, plus it totally rocked.

I stopped what I was doing and just sat their blown away and fired up. That usually doesn't happen to me during a "first listen".

I typed them into Amazon to read what the customers had to say, and at that time, was surprised to find only two reviews(both 5 stars)so I thought "what the heck", shelled out some cash, and the rest is history.

I've turned this album on to so many people...and they love it.

It's fun music, and it has to be one of the best Live performances I have ever heard.

If you are open to good music...take a chance and give this album a shot. I am a critical S.O.B. when it comes to music and I proudly give this one 5 stars.

They don't make 'em like this anymore.......2005-12-31

The hook-filled first two songs, which got some airplay on our local AAA station, grabbed me like few others have in recent years. The rest of the CD is just as good. Superior songwriting and very tight ensemble performances all the way through. Until you hear the crowd reaction between songs you can easily forget this is a live album. I was immediately reminded of The Band -- Reid Gennauer's plaintive voice has some elements of both Rick Danko and Levon Helm and the harmonies are similar, plus the lyrics evoke Robbie Robertson's heartland-inspired classics. Mortality, fate and honor are handled with skill and humor. There are also echoes of Bruce Hornsby (particularly on Speculator) and some nimble guitar reminscent of Dickey Betts. I have heard other live recordings of this band, which are freely available, and I think they really are this good live without any studio sweetening. An honest hour of intelligent, unpretentious and spirited music. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: HURRICANE RITA....SORRY I MEAN CHITA BAJOUR is a winner, maybe for all the wrong reasons. A very nice score. THE perfect example of the minor broadway musical Catchy tunes with two star turns.

Bajour (1964 Original Broadway Cast) Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | 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 Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jennie (1963 Original Broadway Cast) Skyscraper (1965 Original Broadway Cast) Pipe Dream (1955 Original Broadway Cast) Tovarich The Happy Time (1968 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B0000027WC Release Date: 1993-10-05

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Move Over, New York
3. Where Is The Tribe For Me?
4. The Haggie
5. Love-Line
6. Words, Words, Words
7. Mean
8. Bajour
9. Must It Be Love?
10. Soon
11. I Can
12. Living Simply
13. Honest Man
14. Guarantees: Love Is A Chance
15. Finale: Move Over, America

Customer Reviews:

HURRICANE RITA....SORRY I MEAN CHITA.......2005-12-09

Bajour had most of all the ingredients for a successful show. Talented cast, colorful costumes, witty scenery, tuneful and lively songs, torrid choreography and the fantastic and uncannily thrilling dancing of Chita Rivera who single-handedly nearly caused a fire alarm from the sparks shooting from her heels. The problem which could not be solved was the book which was too convaluted and had a premise stretched beyond the breaking point. Nancy Dussault as Emily is a student who in order to obtain a degree in anthropology must write a thesis on the primitive customs of a tribe. She settles on a "tribe' of Gypsies in NYC and that was the stretch that stopped the show from becoming a hit and a shame it is to anyone who hears the delightful score. The cd is now out of print but worthwhile for theatre buffs if it becomes available again but unfortunatly the fiery dancing of Ms Rivera (on the numbers 'The Haggle' 'Mean' 'Bajour' and 'The Sew-up' the last not on the cd because it is a dance number only)can't be appreciated.

BAJOUR is a winner, maybe for all the wrong reasons........2004-10-31

First I had the piano score, then I had to get the vinyl, and then, thank goodness, the CD came out to preserve this relic of a simpler and more innocent time in musical theatre history. BAJOUR had a short life back in the days when a Broadway season had lots of shows to choose from and budgets weren't sky-high. So, what's the deal with this one? Well, listen to "Guarantees" and "Words, Words, Words," for starters. Just terrible....but in such a wonderful, Broadway sort of way, that you have to listen to the entire show. Then there's "Love Line," which as a piano solo is very pretty. And "Honest Man," a good, old-fashioned Broadway "show stopping" number. MY FAIR LADY it ain't, but good-bad Broadway it is, with Chita Rivera, Herschel Bernardi, et al, belting 'em out in the type of show that, alas, doesn't come along very often, but, in the 60's did, more often than not. (By the way, if you want another show that fits in this particular good-bad 60's mold, try I HAD A BALL, with Buddy Hackett and Richard Kiley.)

A very nice score........2003-01-20

The CD of Bajour is the perfect example of a "nice" Broadway show: Plesant score with a few nice songs such as "Words, Words, Words" and "Where is the Tribe for Me", but nothing groundbreaking or remarkable about it. Great performance by Chita Rivera, Nancy Dussault and, Herschel Bernardi also help. A good CD for Broadway fans.

THE perfect example of the minor broadway musical.......2000-01-26

a generation ago -- or two -- the broadway musical season would usually produce one blockbuster, several flops, and 2 or 3 "nice shows" that would play to theatre parties and tourists and show queens, and then after six months to a year, close at a modest profit or a modest loss.

BAJOUR is a classic of this type of show. it is replete with almost hilarious comedy songs, and almost lovely ballads. its ambitions were modest, but it accomplished them 100%. and there are some great performances here by broadway legend chita rivera, and the sadly ignored and underrated nancy dussault.

if you expect every show to be MY FAIR LADY, this album is not for you. but if you want to spend a thoroughly enjoyable hour listening to what the broadway musical once was, you cannot do better than BAJOUR!

Catchy tunes with two star turns........1998-11-23

Chita Rivera and Nancy Dussault are the stars of this show. The score isn't wonderful, but there are plenty of tunes to keep you humming. Two songs, "Mean" and "I Can," demonstrate why Ms Rivera has been a plus for any musical production

Average customer rating: Not sure why more people don't know about this album..... Doesn't get better Nerf Herder: Fallen Angels Nerf Herder: Fallen Angels If you don't have a sense of humour, don't bother!

How to Meet Girls Nerf Herder Manufacturer: Honest Don's Hardly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Comedy Rock | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Nerf Herder My E.P. American Cheese Hooray for Boobies My E.P. ASIN: B00004HYHT Release Date: 2000-03-07

Tracks:

1. Vivian
2. Courtney
3. Lamer Than Lame
4. Feeling Bad
5. Pantera Fans In Love
6. 5000 Ways To Die
7. She's A Sleestak
8. Jonathan
9. For You
10. Life On Mars
11. Pervert

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Nerf Herder scored an unexpected novelty hit in 1997 with "Van Halen," a jab at Sammy Hagar. By that point, Van Halen wasn't very contemporary, and staleness seems to be Nerf Herder's specialty. How to Meet Girls, the second release by these Weird Al Yankovic wannabes, is awfully toothless, which wouldn't be so bad if their targets were fresh. "Courtney" is a slam on grunge goddess Courtney Love--not exactly the toughest victim, especially with ill-conceived lyrics like "Saw you in a movie about pornography / you were looking pale and kind of saggy." Other brickbats targeting goth girls, Michael Bolton, metalheads, and teenage angst are lackluster. The under-12 set may find these tunes to be just funny enough to keep up with the bratty Blink 182-ish sound, but those with more discriminating tastes won't want to know How to Meet Girls. --Jason Josephes

Customer Reviews:

Not sure why more people don't know about this album............2005-09-04

I got this right when it came out, and it was definitely one of my favorite albums for a long time. What it lacks in substance, it makes up for in humor and great music. "She's A Sleestak" is the only song that I don't care for on here, and that's saying a lot. I'm pretty picky about music.
I've been looking through my old CD's, and this is one of those that stands up. Rediscovery is a beautiful thing.
If you want serious, meaningful music, don't look here, but if you want something to make you smile, this is definitely something I'd recommend.

Doesn't get better.......2002-12-16

Nerf Herder rules. I've listened to a lot of similar bands for a long time, even some really obscure ones that were pretty good. Nerf Herder is my favorite band without question. ALL of their songs are good, and I don't say that lightly. As a matter of fact, out of all the bands I've heard, they are the only band that I would feel comfortable saying that about. Buy all of their cd's, including this one...and no, I'm not Parry or Steve (band members).

Nerf Herder: Fallen Angels.......2002-09-28

If Nerf Herder's first album was a loveable mess than this disc cleans up that mess but still remains to have that special Nerf Herder charm. I'm not saying that I didn't like Nerf Herder's debut. In fact, it's a hilarious album and basically an all out underrated masterpiece. It's just that this disc seems to have a better, more polished, and overall more mature sound. The lyrics on this one are still hilarious as hell. The music still has a certain punk feel. There are still songs that are named after girls, except Annalee and Diana are replaced by Vivian and Courtney (Love). There are still songs about unexpected things like perverts, Pantera fans in love, new wave bands, life on mars, and Jonathan Richman. Also, a new addition to Nerf Herder's music is the synthesizer which gives this album more of a MOOG feel to it. If you want some quality Pop-Punk or if you just want to laugh your freaking head off I would strongly suggest buying this album.

Nerf Herder: Fallen Angels.......2002-09-28

If Nerf Herder's first album was a loveable mess than this disc cleans up that mess but still remains to have that special Nerf Herder charm. I'm not saying that I didn't like Nerf Herder's debut. In fact, it's a hilarious album and basically an all out underrated masterpiece. It's just that this disc seems to have a better, more polished, and overall more mature sound. The lyrics on this one are still hilarious as hell. The music still has a certain punk feel. There are still songs that are named after girls, except Annalee and Diana are replaced by Vivian and Courtney (Love). There are still songs about unexpected things like perverts, Pantera fans in love, new wave bands, life on mars, and Jonathan Richman. Also, a new addition to Nerf Herder's music is the synthesizer which gives this album more of a MOOG feel to it. If you want some quality Pop-Punk or if you just want to laugh your freaking head off I would strongly suggest buying this album.

If you don't have a sense of humour, don't bother!.......2001-09-15

Now I know why I usually pay no heed to jaded music critics. How anyone can see this album as nothing more than a "Weird Al" ripoff is beyond me.

This is by far one of my favourite albums in my collection - a collection with its fair share of classic albums. In a time where so many people consider "pop" to be a dirty word (thanks to the neverending stream of boy bands and pop "divas"), this album saves the day with its catchy riffs, unaffected humour and freespirited pure pop goodness.

An album that will appeal to any age, but with references that will certainly resonate more soundly with listeners who experienced the 70s and/or the 80s in all their glory. For those of us who danced to Haysi Fantayzee ('Vivian'), got "Pac-Man fever", adored the A-Team and CHiPS ('For You') and lived through the big-haired heavy metal heyday of the 80s (`Pantera Fans in Love'), this album is the perfect trip down memory lane.

Average customer rating: All DHC cd's should have a trillion plus stars next to them! Horns This is the DHC I was looking for . . . Great First Record, Still My Favorite DHC Album Third Wave Ska at its best

The Old Record (1989-1992) Dance Hall Crashers Manufacturer: Honest Don's Hardly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Ska | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Purr The Live Record: Witless Banter & 25 Mildly Antagonistic Songs About Love Blue Plate Special [ENHANCED CD] Right on Time Modified ASIN: B0000059JX Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

1. Othello
2. Nuisance
3. North Pole
4. He Wants Me Back
5. My Problem
6. Blind Leading The Blind
7. Pick Up Lines
8. Street Sweeper
9. State Of Mind
10. Keep On Running
11. Java Junkie
12. Old And Grey
13. Babushska
14. Truth Hurts
15. Better Than Anything
16. Skinhead BBQ
17. Fight All Night
18. DHC

Customer Reviews:

All DHC cd's should have a trillion plus stars next to them!.......2003-03-19

If your just getting started in the ska scene and are wondering whose good and who isn't or your afraid you'll buy a cd and be let down..trust me on this one...DHC is the best! You will NOT be let down in anyway!! with songs like "Babushska" and "blind leading the blind" you just want to stop your car ( or just stop whatever your doing) and skank! The harmonic voices of Elyse and Karina are amazing!! DHC is truly "Better than anything" :o) Do the smart thing and just buy ALL of their cd's! ( I did and I love each and everyone! I would advise you to see them live..they rock! And if you can't see them live buy the Live album!!)

Horns.......2001-07-06

For people who like ska music, or great harmonies, or FANTASTIC horn sections, this is the best CD around! The first time i heard this CD i was in my friend's car, and we listened to the whole thing through. The moment I got out of the car, I had to hear it again!

This is the DHC I was looking for . . ........2000-03-21

I saw them perform once at a free concert at UC Berkeley (ca. 1994) and they always stood out as being awesome, but I never bought their CDs until recently I got Honey I'm Homely from a thrift store for about 50 cents. It was good, but I was hungry for more so I bought THIS cd and I feel like I struck gold. The overall sound has so much more energy than Homely does and the vocals sound more spontaneous and less formulaic -- same with the guitar and rhythm section. One more thing, The Old Record features a standard SKA horn section which I think is a VERY good thing. I sorely missed that on Homely.

Great First Record, Still My Favorite DHC Album.......1999-10-13

I was first introduced to DHC many years ago with the vinyl version of this record. Just picked up the CD and it still rules. It's still my favorite DHC record -- probably because it was produced by Lint (aka Tim Armstrong, of Operation Ivy and later Rancid) who knows how to keep things shaking. Definitely check them out live if you can.....

Third Wave Ska at its best.......1998-09-26

This compilation of the Dance Hall Crashers early work is a great sample of the state of the ska revival of the early nineties. All of the songs are listenable, and some truly standout. My favorites are Keep on Running and My Problem. If you can keep from moving on those two tracks you must be dead. A lot of the material deals with relationships, mostly bad ones, but the upbeat music and dueling vocals will make you forget that this could be just another pop record. The group and their pop/ska/punk sound are definitely different than any other and you will either love or hate this album.

Average customer rating: The Ashley Cleveland Album I've been waiting 10 years for... Best Artist You Never Heard Of Ashley does it again.. Ashley Rocks...Inspires....Brings Hope!!!

Second Skin Ashley Cleveland Manufacturer: 204 Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Men & Angels Say You Are There Lesson of Love Bus Named Desire Big Town ASIN: B00006FSUK Release Date: 2002-07-30

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Refusing to fit any molds either the mainstream or Christian music community might have in mind for her, Ashley Cleveland is one of the strongest and most righteous voices on the face of modern pop music. Cleveland has won multiple Grammy and Dove awards and toured with John Hiatt, but Second Skin, her fifth album, is her most ambitious and gritty recording to date. The release includes take-no-prisoner rockers, sweet pop tunes, soulful ballads, and slow-burning blues songs, plus splendid hybrids of them all. Her voice is smooth, strong, and incredibly expressive, adaptable to a wide array of song styles. She might remind you of Melissa Etheridge on one song, Bonnie Raitt on another, and Sheryl Crow on the next, but mostly she'll just remind you of herself. Cleveland smartly retools Hiatt's "Riding with the King" in a manner that implicitly replaces its original subject--Elvis--with Jesus Christ, while her covers of Tom Waits and Neil Young are irresistibly straightforward. Her own songs, especially "Wired" and "Don't Let Me Fall," reveal grace, humility, and courage. Now this is how rock gospel oughta sound! --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

The Ashley Cleveland Album I've been waiting 10 years for..........2005-01-21

If you've ever seen Ashley Cleveland in concert you know she puts on a passionate, energetic show and always leaves you challenged. I've got all of Ashley's projects and this is the first album that truly captures her live essence. There isn't a filler track on this album. Tracks like LIFE IS WAR and THE NEEDLE AND THE DAMAGE DONE show that Ashley is still not afraid to tackle subjects most in the genre won't even brush upon. This is one of the best projects of 2002 and should be in every music lovers collection.

Best Artist You Never Heard Of.......2004-04-13

Ashley Cleveland is one of those rare artists that just keeps getting better and better. She keeps turning our projects that are true to herself and not mainstream radio. The best part is that instead of running out of creative steam she is just getting stronger with every album.
Second skin seems like the strongest project yet. Somehow she has managed to keep her unique voice while experimenting with some new sounds in the studio. When I listen to this CD it is as if she is performing in the studio and I'm sitting in the control booth listening. It sounds so intimate that if you close your eyes its as if she is singing right to you.
If you are tired of weak whispy singers that dont sound as if they are sure of themselves then Ashley Cleveland is the antidote. She writes great songs and has the talent to sing them like she means them.
This is a must have CD....it just gets better with every listen.

Ashley does it again.........2002-08-30

Ashley Cleveland creates another musical masterpiece with her first studio album since 1995's "Lesson of Love". Although loved by many, there were complaints that "Lesson" didn't rock hard enough. Well, "Second Skin" definitely takes care of that. The hard-edged guitar work and production of Kenny Greenberg contribute to Ashley's hardest album since "Big Town". Combine that with the more faith-based lyrics of "Lesson Of Love", and you get a little glimpse of what "Second Skin" is like. Tracks that are not to be missed: the rocking "Power Of Love", excellent cover of "Riding With The King", "Broken Places" featuring guest vocals by Jennifer Knapp, the bluesy "What It Takes", and superb "Life Is War".

Ashley Rocks...Inspires....Brings Hope!!!.......2002-08-24

RUN, don't walk to go get Second Skin -- right now! The really cool thing about this record is that it's got blues, rock, folk, funk and gospel goin' on. Ashley has a voice that's got a range and a passion like no one else on the scene. She's as passionate as Aretha Franklin or Tina Turner.

This Amazon.com review above says it well, you know, this is truly how Rock Gospel ought to sound! If you are looking for excellence in Christian music, this is it. It's got to be one of the finest Rock/Gospel releases I've heard this year. Great CD for your car, (try not to blow your speakers out!)
I think this is Ashley's finest hour, it's clear this was a labor of love, the lyrics are amazing like this from the rock-out song "Power of Love"
Well I know that I can never be thankful enough/
How you turned me around with all of that love/
You set the edges of the sea/
It's a wonder that You ever even thought about me/

There's an awesome retake on John Hiatt's "Riding with the King" Some amazing guitar work by her husband, Kenny Greenberg and Jennifer Knapp joins her on one song. "Land of the Living" is a great song. I could go on and on but there isn't one bad apple in the whole bunch!

Cleveland, an awesome acoustic guitarist, has two Grammy awards to her credit, and there's a real winner here too. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!

Now y'all go get you some.

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