Hope & Despair [Import]

1. Coffee Table Song

2. 50 Shades of Blue

3. You're Better Than You Know

4. Pushing It to the Back of My Mind

5. If Ever You're Ready

6. Darling, They Want It All

7. Wheels of Love

8. Beginning of the End

9. Measure of the Man

10. Testing Time

11. Let Me Put My Arms Around You

12. Wide Eyed Child in Me

13. Ghost of a Chance

14. Hope and Despair

Hope and Despair,Edwyn Collins,Demon (UK),Alternative Pop/Rock,Indie Pop,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: She sounds like a little chirpy bird annoying at first but then she grows on you Regina has a Beautiful Voice, Insteresting Songs, and Instrumental Talents too Some good, some bad... Absolutely mesmerizing

Begin to Hope Regina Spektor Manufacturer: Sire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Soviet Kitsch The Crane Wife Not Too Late The Reminder Corinne Bailey Rae ASIN: B000FFJ80I Release Date: 2006-06-13

Tracks:

1. Fidelity
2. Better
3. Samson
4. On The Radio
5. Field Below
6. Hotel Song
7. Apres Moi
8. 20 Years Of Snow
9. That Time
10. Edit
11. Lady
12. Summer In The City

Amazon.com

The style known as "anti-folk," as realized by practitioners like Ani DiFranco and Billy Bragg, is derived from a punk aesthetic, and thus tends to be spare and confrontational. But while Regina Spektor's music is anti-folk in the way it subverts the traditional coffeehouse vibe, it's less interested in rebellion and more concerned with the joy of eccentricity, melody and surprise. Begin To Hope is full of surprises, and like her promising major label debut Soviet Kitsch, it displays an easy facility with song structure that enables her to go in different--sometimes wildly off-the-wall--directions without sounding scattered. Classically trained on the piano, she's been compared to Tori Amos, but her music isn't as delicate or precious. Fiona Apple comes up as well, but just because neither fits in the usual female singer/songwriter cookie cutter mold doesn't mean they sound the same. Her voice is actually the primary attraction, cracking and loopy on would-be lullabies like "On The Radio" and "Field Below," then punchy and cute on "Hotel Room." But the music, if understated in the mix next to her vocals, makes an impression as well, breaking in with twisty piano arpeggios ("20 Years of Snow") and occasional touches of electronica. It's a consistently intelligent and daring record, yet remains enormously listenable--a neat trick for anti-folk, or any other genre of music for that matter. -Matthew Cooke

Album Description

Regina Spektor's last album, 2004's Soviet Kitsch, garnered praise from Time, Rolling Stone, Spin, Vanity Fair, The New York Times and many others. But this Russian-born, Bronx-bred singer-songwriter-pianist, who emerged from the NYC café circuit, continues to expand her vision. On Begin To Hope, produced by David Kahne (The Strokes, Sublime, Sugar Ray), she broadens here palette with electric guitar, drum machines and seductive electronic loops, finding new canvases for her provocative vocal style. Hope for pop has arrived with Regina Spektor.

Customer Reviews:

She sounds like a little chirpy bird.......2007-07-17

My friend recommented her to me. I heard her single Fidelity before and thought it nice then forgot about it. Just on impulse, I grabbed her cd from my friend's car and decided to give it a listen today. Glad I did, I just love it and gushed to my friend and he sent me more of her songs. I love her even more. Regina has such a unique style both on melody and lyrics. It's hard to put in words, you just have to listen to her. Give her a try. I'm going to get all her albums.

annoying at first but then she grows on you.......2007-06-30

Regina Spector recieved radio play at the station I listen to as well as having a short article in Newsweek. I purchased her CD based on these things . The first few listens of her CD annoyed me. There were too many "clever hooks" that she does with her voice. But, after about 10 listens, her music started to grow on me. Like alot of young artists, she brings a fresh perspective on perpetual themes but also has themes that are unusual. She plays the piano very well and her voice is clear and strong. I don't know if I will want to listen to her CD 5 years from now when it's lost the novelty but it's a good start for a young artist.

Regina has a Beautiful Voice, Insteresting Songs, and Instrumental Talents too.......2007-06-26

By chance, I clicked on one video on Youtube that played a very pretty song. After googling a few words from the song, I came up with the name Regina Spektor. Amazon was where I discovered Regina's album, Begin to Hope. Her songs are quirky and her voice is very sweet and unique. She really has a wide range of sounds that she can make with her vocal cords. Her voice is very lovely. She can play the piano, write songs, and make harmonious sounds with her vocal cords or instruments. I don't know the exact meaning of her song "Fidelity," but Spektor's voice vibrates with energy, beauty, and youth. Some songs are like an addictive drug. Fidelity" is one such song; I can listen to this song many times without getting bored. Spektor has such a refreshing sound compared to the more popular pop singers. This is a wonderful album that I purchased from Amazon after learning about Regina Spektor.

Some good, some bad..........2007-06-24

This cd has a few AWESOME songs on it. It also has a few AWFUL songs on it. First and foremost, I HATE any kind of drug reference, and had I known there would be some on this cd, I would have passed on it. So, with that said, I enjoyed the first 4 songs or so, and didn't like the rest. Very unique voice, great talent, but I think she needs someone to take her under their wing and help get her going with some good stuff that doesn't involve any drugs. We just don't need it. Call Mutt Lange. Maybe he can give you a clean boost to get those few great song hooks into the charts. Can I get my money back and just buy the first two songs?

Absolutely mesmerizing.......2007-06-12

I listen to this CD over and over again in the car and never tire of it. It's so unlike anything else out there, but in the best way possible. Regina and her piano are a match made in heaven. Buy and listen, often.

Average customer rating: Moore Delivers the Whole Package Fantastic! Mandy is not tabloid fodder, just special Wow This is Mandy Moore? Amazing.. amazing album.

Wild Hope Mandy Moore Manufacturer: Firm Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: My December Lost Highway It Won't Be Soon Before Long The Best of Mandy Moore Who We Are ASIN: B000PC1QLU Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

1. Extraordinary
2. All Good Things
3. Slummin' In Paradise
4. Most Of Me
5. Few Days Down
6. Can't You Just Adore Her?
7. Looking Foward
8. Wild Hope
9. Nothing That You Are
10. Latest Mistake
11. Ladies' Choice
12. Gardenia

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Back in the 1990s, when Mandy Moore was still trying to outmaneuver fellow junior glamazons Britney, Jessica, and Christina up the pop charts, the best song she was able to pull from her bag of tricks was "Candy," a tune that was way more Twizzler than Starburst. Cut to 2007: Moore, a respected Hollywood actress (never mind the Diane Keaton dud Because I Said So), has made a record that reflects the artist that--against some heavy odds--she's become. Wild Hope, co-written with the cred-conferring team of Rachael Yamagata, Lori McKenna, and the Weepies, should earn her a spot on adult-alternative radio alongside format regulars Dar Williams, Sarah McLachlan, and Jonatha Brooke. Its songs, like the achy "Gardenia," sung over a gently plunked piano, aim at confession and clarity: "I'm the one who likes to make love on the floor," the chorus reminds a vacant-eyed lover. Earlier, on first single "Extraordinary," Moore pours her rich, country-rubbed, Anna Nalick-like vocals into self-scrutiny and renewal: "I was a starling, nobody's darling/Now I'm ready to be extraordinary," she sings. Talent will be Moore's ticket to the transformation she's going for--no wild hoping necessary. --Tammy La Gorce

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Customer Reviews:

Moore Delivers the Whole Package.......2007-07-19

I have been a fan of Mandy Moore for over five years, since I found a used copy of her 2001 self-titled album. I was impressed even then, because despite the schlock that was on the radio and the MTv at the time, Moore was singing good rock and pop songs that rose above the silly gimmicks of her contemporaries. I was never sure, however, that Mandy was as great as I imagined she could be: I never saw her perform live, her success has been marginal if it can even be called success. There had to be an explanation for that.

However, I saw her sing in Boston three days ago and she exceeded my expectations. Moore is an incomparably skilled vocalist. She covers a range that Kelly Clarkson would certainly have trouble with, and her style is distinctive, not relying on genre-specific cliches. That was just with a guitar and piano player accompanying her. Then I heard her album. It's awesome: even Coverage pales in comparison, as far as vocals go. The thing that blows me away is once I get past the skilled vocals and the excellent production and playing, the lyrics are brilliant! I hope Moore's celebrity ex-boyfriends are music-lovers, as they should be proud to have inspired such great music.

As a counter-example, I still listen to 10,000 Maniacs on a regular basis; they are one of my favorite bands. However, after a while I get bored of Natalie Merchant's singing, and fall back on enjoying the sound of the drums and listening to the lyrics. Even though I've listened to Wild Hope fifteen times in the past three days, I haven't fallen back on the instrumentation yet.

Buy this album: if you love good music, you will be well-rewarded. I feel great knowing that when Moore puts on a full show, I will get to hear her sing most of these songs and others with her powerful vocals, and she will deliver. She has taste and she has skills and it all shows.

Fantastic!.......2007-07-15

Mandy Moore totally shocked me with this album! It is full of songs I can relate to and sing along with. She has definetly moved on from the pop world, where you make music that sells, not what makes you happy. I recommend this album to anyone looking for easy listening!

Mandy is not tabloid fodder, just special.......2007-07-13

I loved reading the excellent reviews for Wild Hope. While I respected Mandy for releasing "Coverage", I am old enough to have heard many of those original songs repeatedly - and wasn't crazy about hearing Mandy sing them. I knew she was capable of an album like Wild Hope. I waited a long time. Finally!! I am watching and listening to her grow up, it is very cool. Her recent life experiences, particularly in the romantic realm, have clearly become part of her music. I love the sound, love the sincerity. I have listened to my CD many, many times, and will continue. Go Mandy!

Wow This is Mandy Moore?.......2007-07-13

When I first listened to this album through my Zune subscription I was like uh..Who is this? Is this album mislabeled? No way this could be the girl who was prancing around singing candy singing about making love on the floor..Well, yes to to my surprise it was her and I am loving it. Mandy has truly grown up and her music shows it. I love this new her and I hope there is lots and lots to come. I love the album its my favorite this year along with Kelly Clarkson's latest effort.

Amazing.. amazing album........2007-07-10

Mandy Moore has always been one of my favorite musical artists.. I'm guessing because of her catchy songs, and beautiful voice. Until now though she's never shown such amazing talent. This album has been playing constantly since I got it. The music is definitely a much differnt turn for Mandy but its an amazing turn. Her growth is extremely evident throughout each song from Gardenia, "I'm the one who likes to make love on the floor." Too, Nothing That you Are, "I hope you burn in hell."
I recomend this album to anyone who is looking for a timeless album with beautiful and strong lyrics and a "Extraordinary" voice. This album proves Mandy will be around for a long time.

Average customer rating: Spunky Good but mainstream Magnifique. I don't like most women singer songwriters, but.... Love It!

Begin to Hope Regina Spektor Manufacturer: Sire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Soviet Kitsch Mary Ann Meets the Gravediggers and Other Short Stories (CD & Region 2 DVD) Soviet Kitsch Live At Bull Moose Begin to Hope ASIN: B000FFJ80S Release Date: 2006-06-13

Tracks:

1. Fidelity
2. Better
3. Samson
4. On The Radio
5. Field Below
6. Hotel Song
7. AprMoi
8. 20 Years Of Snow
9. That Time
10. Edit
11. Lady
12. Summer In The City

Tracks:

1. Another Town
2. Uh-merica
3. Baobabs
4. Dusseldorf
5. Music Box

Album Description

Regina Spektor's last album, 2004's Soviet Kitsch, garnered praise from Time, Rolling Stone, Spin, Vanity Fair, The New York Times and many others. But this Russian-born, Bronx-bred singer-songwriter-pianist, who emerged from the NYC café circuit, continues to expand her vision. On Begin To Hope, produced by David Kahne (The Strokes, Sublime, Sugar Ray), she broadens here palette with electric guitar, drum machines and seductive electronic loops, finding new canvases for her provocative vocal style. Hope for pop has arrived with Regina Spektor.

Customer Reviews:

Spunky.......2007-06-04

I'm someone with an eclectic taste when it comes to music, loving everything from Bach to Pink Floyd. This album, I must say, extremely pleased me. It brought the laid back style you'd think of when dealing with the blues or artists like Dido or Nora Jones. Yet, there was something different. The stylings were not what I had expected, being mostly familiar with Fidelity, they left me wanting the other albums to hear what attitudes Spektor reveals. The lyrics are inspiring, the attitude spunky and everchanging, and everything else goes to compliment and support Spektor's unique voice.

Good but mainstream.......2007-05-17

I will first state that that I am a big fan of Regina Spektor, I just went to her show in Chicago on may 13th and her borders in-store on may 14th. Having had been to the show I must say the begin to hope is good but a bit of a disappointment when compared to previous college released efforts, live only songs, and her debut studio full length soviet kitsch. The tracks on begin to hope do still reflect Regina's unmistakable unique style but are a bit toned down from her usual songs and are a bit over produced. This album seems to have been made to attract more mainstream listeners. But I have to admit to being a bit bias because I'm not big fan of mainstream acts because when MOST acts become mainstream they lose a bit of them selves. I like most of the songs on this effort because I'm a big Regina Spektor fan but there are better songs on previous efforts. The only song I find complete unlistenable is 20 years of snow.
The attacted ep disc is good as well. The stand out the ep is Dusseldoft and Music box. But I have to pose the question why make a regular album then a special edition. If you're a fan why would you not want the extra songs.

Magnifique........2007-05-12

I'm a french guy who discovered Regina 3 month ago and I fell in love with her music. Her voice is very impressive, the arrangements are excellent and every song is a rare pearl. I'd like to see her quickly in France. "Magnifique" as we say here.

I don't like most women singer songwriters, but...........2007-04-27

I can't stand singer songwriters who spill their emotions musically with a predictable, dull, and uninspired chords over piano (a.k.a. Lillith fair style). There's a new sheriff in town ladies, so eat humble pie. I saw Regina on Letterman and became an immediate fan. Her originality, musicianship, and original vocal style, hooks, and accompanyment makes me about as excited as I was when the Beatles put out Sgt. Pepper. It's that good! It's brilliant, It's fun, and her voice is one of the best pop vocalists I've heard since Dusty Springfield. I'm hooked on her videos too. I have to listen to "On the Radio" at least twice a day. It makes me very happy! aaa aaa a la a oh!

Love It!.......2007-03-09

I didn't get into Regina until I heard "Fidelity" for the first time on VH1. Now I find myself with all four of her CDs along with her two EPs and both of the Limited Edition versions of both this CD (Begin To Hope) and the one for Soviet Kitsch.

This 2 Disc Limited Edition version is definelty worth it! Music Box and Uh-Merica have been two over my favorite song - quirky and fun and unbelievably addicting!

Average customer rating: No Garth Brooks GREAT CD HOPE FLOATS One of the BEST compilation CD's out there..

Hope Floats Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol Nashville ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hope Floats Hope Floats: Music From The Motion Picture You've Got Mail: Music From The Motion Picture Notting Hill: Music From The Motion Picture Sleepless In Seattle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B000N8UY14 Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. Main Title: Going Home - Dave Grusin *bonus track
2. In Need - Sheryl Crow
3. Honest I Do - The Rolling Stones
4. Chances Are - Martina McBride, Bob Seger
5. All I Get - The Mavericks
6. Paper Wings - Gillian Welch
7. Stop! In the Name of Love - Jonell Mosser
8. Wither, I'm a Flower - Whiskeytown
9. What Makes You Stay - Deana Carter
10. To Get Me To You - Lila McCann
11. Smile - Lyle Lovett
12. When You Love Someone - Bryan Adams
13. To Make You Feel My Love - Trisha Yearwood
14. Daybreak - Barry Manilow *bonus track
15. I Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations *bonus track
16. Cool Night - Paul Davis *bonus track
17. Who Cares Anyway - Laura Harding *bonus track
18. Justin & Birdie - Dave Grusin *bonus track

Customer Reviews:

No Garth Brooks.......2007-07-02

Very disappointed that the Garth Brooks version of To make you feel my love is not included. It was on the original tape cartridge version. O.K., Trisha Yearwoods version is nice, but when one thinks this particular soundtrack--well, where is Garth Brooks?

GREAT CD.......2007-06-13

I LIKE THIS CD A LOT.MY FAVORITE SONG IS "STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE" PERFORMED BY JONELL MOSSER.

HOPE FLOATS.......2007-06-08

I HAD THIS ALBUM BEFORE ON A CASSETTE AND WANTED A CD. APPRECIATED THIS VERSION HAD MORE MUSIC ON IT THAN THE CASSETTE.

One of the BEST compilation CD's out there.. .......2007-05-29

No matter if you like or dislike country, folk or pop this album/soundtrack has something for every taste.

Average customer rating: A must have for Susan Tedeschi fans She can do no wrong! Susan Delivers!! Someone stop Joe Henry before he "produces" again! Wantin' more of the blues...

Hope and Desire Susan Tedeschi , and Doyle Bramhall II Manufacturer: Verve Forecast ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Verve | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live From Austin TX The Best of Susan Tedeschi: Episode One Souls Alike Bring 'Em In Songlines ASIN: B000ASATP8 Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

1. You Got The Silver
2. Soul Of A Man
3. Lord Protect My Child
4. Tired Of My Tears
5. Share Your Love
6. Evidence
7. Sweet Forgiveness
8. Security
9. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
10. Magnificent Sanctuary Band
11. Follow
12. The Danger Zone

Amazon.com

The sweet, husky mix of sugar and sandpaper in two-time Grammy nominee Susan Tedeschi's voice breathes sultry life into the art of classic soul singing on Hope and Desire, her fourth album. It's somewhat disappointing that she's chosen to defer her own songwriting in favor of classics and obscurities by Ray Charles ("Tired of My Tears"), Dylan ("Lord Protect My Child"), the Rolling Stones ("You Got the Silver"), and others. She's also left her guitar at home, assigning the exceptional playing to Clapton sideman Doyle Bramhall, Jr., and her husband, the Allman Brothers' Derek Trucks. But it's thrilling how Tedeschi applies her gospel-trained vocalizing to these 12 numbers, all tales of hope and desire, delivered at an unhurried pace so the delicate filigrees of her phrasing make them resonate with absolute emotional conviction. By the time the album closes with the gut-bucket blues "The Dangerzone," Teseschi's easily made the case for her third Grammy nod. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

A must have for Susan Tedeschi fans.......2007-05-13

Since discovering Susan Tedeschi I am absolutely hooked....her voice is like Bonnie Raitt on steroids!! Her voice is rough, but not forced, very sincere and natural. This album covers so many great songs it's hard to pick a favorite, but I'd have to say her Stones cover of "You Got the Silver" is amazing. "Share Your Love", an Aretha Franklin cover, is phenomenal as well; actually, there's not a bad song on this cd. Buy it - you won't be disappointed!

She can do no wrong!.......2007-05-12

Susan Tedeschi puts her hubby Derek Trucks to shame! Her voice is fabulous. Although, I prefer her "Live in Austin", this one is great as well...she covers "I got the silver" impeccably. She is awesome!

Susan Delivers!!.......2007-03-17

I'm an avid Susan Tedeschi fan, so I was pleased by this CD. I've seen Ms. Tedeschi perform live and will be seeing her and her husband (Derek Trucks) next month so this album is part of my "preparations" for the concert :-)
I love her phrasing when she sings, I love the choice of material on this CD, and her obvious love for the blues genre. I never thought any current female singer could love and promote the blues as well as Bonnie Raitt until Susan came along. Now the blues has two of the most beautiful female voices in the music industry converting new listeners to their music. AND they can both play like the dickens!!
Keep the blues alive ladies!

Someone stop Joe Henry before he "produces" again!.......2007-02-08

I'm serious, someone shove JH out from behind the mixing console before he mangles another CD!!

For the record, I own and enjoy most of Joe's CDs and all of Susan's CDs . But the production here is just strange, with lots of instruments in mono panned hard right or left, and almost every track has the trailing sound of some instrument (usually organ) dragging on for too long before the fadeout - gaaa!!

But my biggest disappointment with this CD: this a CD by a blues guitarist upon which said guitarist doesn't play! What (TF) were they thinking? Susan: girl, you play fine, don't listen to those pinheads who say you can't. I saw you live last year and was totally blown away by your playing and singing!

p.s. Joe H. also helped to ruin the latest CD from Aimee Mann (The Forgotten Arm) with his shenanigans.

Wantin' more of the blues..........2007-01-24

In my opinion, this CD is missing a bit of the raw Tedeschi bluesiness that I love so dearly, but I hate to be critical of such a superbly talented woman!

Average customer rating: Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V) Not one of his bests, but very close John Williams' finest work A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy Williams is slumming it

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Movie Scores | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Trilogy Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope ASIN: B000850IS6 Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

1. Star Wars and The Revenge Of The Sith
2. Anakin's Dream
3. Battle Of The Heroes
4. Anakin's Betrayal
5. General Grievous
6. Palpatine's Teachings
7. Grievous and the Droids
8. Padme's Ruminations
9. Anakin vs. Obi-Wan
10. Anakin's Dark Deeds
11. Enter Lord Vader
12. The Immolation Scene
13. Grievous Speaks to Lord Sidious
14. The Birth Of The Twins and Padme's Destiny
15. A New Hope and End Credits

Amazon.com

John Williams' lovely and moving score for the sixth Star Wars film brings thirty years of collaborating on George Lucas' beyond-popular intergalactic franchise to a close. (Is this really the end of Star Wars? Can't Lucas and Williams work together on a prequel to these prequels? Let us hope so, and that Jar Jar Binks is nowhere near it.) As this music accompanies the most exciting Star Wars film in many a moon, the soundtrack itself is more fun, more evil, more nasty and bumpy. Many of the heroic, anthemic themes woven throughout Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith will necessarily be familiar to any fan of the series, from the "Imperial March" to the main theme. It's remarkable how stirring the latter can be, no matter how many times you've heard it, and even for those who do not have all their money invested in S.W. memorabilia. There is a lot of new music here, and the lush, extensive range of both Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra is on display, most notably in the menacing, percolating "General Grievous" and the rousing "New Hope" end theme. --Mike McGonigal

The Force Is Also with:

Star Wars Trilogy soundtrack box set	Star Wars Episode II sountrack	Star Wars Episode II, Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode I, The Phantom Menace	Star Wars Trilogy on DVD	Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Customer Reviews:

Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V).......2007-06-21

product: Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V), included as bonus disc in Episode III soundtrack.

The bonus dvd with this soundtrack was the reason I purchased. I enjoy film soundtracks, and science fiction, but this dvd was a real highlight for me. I got the soundtrack cd out of the local library. The cd was missing from the case, but I found this wonderful dvd instead that I went out to purchase later.

With optional segments of dialog from Ian McDiarmid, this film is a stunning visual and musical overview of the full epic story of episodes I-VI of Star Wars. For those of us who felt that eps. IV-VI fell short of our expectations, this film presents them well as parts of the whole story. The Musical Journey also stands as a summary of the entire SW opus for someone who is not familiar with the Star Wars characters and plot. Highly recommended.

Options: no subtitles or other options.

Not one of his bests, but very close.......2007-05-21

The Episode III soundtrack is very good. Not great, but very, very good. You can tell that Williams is getting old, but he still manages to weave together a very memorable score.

My favorite tracks are "Battle of the Heroes," "Anakin's Betrayal," Palpatine's teachings, "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan," and the "Immolation Scene."
The others are very good as well, but these are especially nice. "Battle of the Heroes" is Dual of the Fates for Revenge of the Sith. "Anakin's Betrayal" is a very sad track that is, in my opinion, one of William's most powerful pieces. "Palpatine's Teachings" is really, really neat. It's very dark and moody, a perfect piece for the evil emperor. The only weird thing is the end. "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan" is the action piece that plays during the battles of Anakin and Obi-Wan, and Yoda and the Emperor. Finally, "The Immolation Scene" is another sad piece, even more so than "Anakin's Betrayal."

Although I really like this CD, there are some things that are missing (as usual). First, the whole sequence where the droids are looking for Obi-Wan after he was shot. You see Obi-Wan in his ship with Senator Organa on the Hologram (or whatever it is), and Obi-Wan says that his clones turned on him. That was some pretty awesome music that OF COURSE was left out of the CD. Then there was Dual of the Fates in the movie, but completely absent from the CD. And probably the most annoying was that whole piece of music before Obi-Wan and Anakin fight. It was so touching and sad and I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY LEFT IT OUT! Absolutely amazing. Also, did anyone notice that some little bits were cut out? For example, in Anakin vs. Obi Wan, they cut out about a second or two of choir. What?! What the heck is with that? It's when Anakin is running on the long thing and jumps on the droid on the lava. Also, there was some pretty cool drumming when you see Yoda and the Emperor fighting, and you can see the whole stadium (the big room). There's also drumming in "Enter Lord Vader" that is muted in the soundtrack.

Oh well...if I'm going to collect movie scores, I'm going to have to get used to the fact that in almost all cases there's not going to be every bit of music. I've experienced this in both Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park I (there was very little left out on this score), and almost everything else. At the moment, I'm just waiting for the 22nd, for the Pirates of the Caribbean 3 soundtrack. It's gonna be amazing.

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John Williams' finest work.......2007-04-20

There is little more I can say that hasn't already been said about the soundtrack to Episode 3, especially what Amazon contributor Dan Mohr wrote in his review of the soundtrack on 2/2/2006. His review captured almost all the thoughts, feelings, and emotions I had when I first listened to the soundtrack, and was, IMO, the best review of John Williams' greatest masterpiece.

Having said that, I will say that few soundtracks have ever so perfectly captured the underlying emotional currents of their respective movie; in the case of ROTS, the contemporaneous tragedies of Anakin's fall to the Dark Side, the extermination of the Jedi, and the rise of the oppressive Empire. The listener is confronted with the depth and totality of the evil that has beset the entire galaxy to a degree that the film could not reach in only 2 hours.

Bravo, Dan Mohr, and BRAVO John Williams!

A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy.......2007-04-07

This is a great work of art. I rank it 4th among Star Wars soundtracks after A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and The Phantom Menace. I had a hard deciding which I thought was better, The Phantom Meance or Revenge of the Sith, but I decided that The Phantom Menace lays the foundation for so much that is in this soundtrack and is thus the more masterful work. But that doesn't mean that this score still isn't great. Every piece is a thrill to listen to and pace never lets up. "Battle of the Hereos" is an amazing piece and the rendition of the "Funeral Theme" from Episoded I captures the film's tragety magnificently. Also I do not think John Williams could have portrayed the Jedi's extinction more perfectly than he did in "Anakin's Betrayal". This is without a doubt the best score of 2005 and one of the best of the decade.

Williams is slumming it.......2007-04-01

Williams's score for Revenge of the Sith is almost entirely overbearing, lacking any emotional subtlety. The music is overcomplicated and even a bit confusing, especially in the tracks that correspond to action sequences in the movie. His overuse of choral tracks and vocals is too bombastic and irritating to be listened to without the explosions and laser blasts of the soundtrack to soften them. (Yes, this music is actually softened by the sounds of warfare.) Worst of all, much of the music has simply been lifted from earlier scores. At times his self-imitation was so blatant that I actually wondered whether the editor who had complied this score had made a mistake and I was listening to The Empire Strikes Back or A New Hope. Also suffers from not including the entire score, in some cases cutting out musical segues in obvious and awkward ways.

Average customer rating: I Hope You Dance shiping why they call it singin' The Lyrics Say It ALL.... Here's Hoping You ALL Dance Easy listening country

I Hope You Dance Lee Ann Womack Manufacturer: Mca Nashville ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: I Hope You Dance There's More Where That Came From Something Worth Leaving Behind Greatest Hits Breathe ASIN: B00004T9YQ Release Date: 2000-05-23

Tracks:

1. The Healing Kind
2. I Hope You Dance
3. After I Fall
4. Stronger Than I Am
5. I Know Why The River Runs
6. Why They Call It Falling
7. Ashes By Now
8. Thinkin' With My Heart Again
9. I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something
10. Lonely Too
11. Does My Ring Burn Your Finger
12. Lord I Hope This Day Is Good

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Lee Ann Womack may well have the most hard-country female voice in Nashville; while her first two albums showed much promise, they didn't boost her past the middle of the pack. So what's the Nashville solution? Instead of playing to her strengths, make her soprano sound smaller and more compact (think Dolly, not Tammy), de-twang it so she sounds more creamy and dreamy. In other words, try to make her sound more like everyone else. Most of these songs are slow or midtempo, building ever so predictably, and with arrangements paying little more than lip service to roots. Womack sounds better with less accompaniment ("I Know Why the River Runs," "Thinkin' with My Heart Again") and best when her drawl prevails ("Does My Ring Burn Your Finger"). And she sounds unbeatable when she's totally involved, as on the best song, "I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something." And who cowrote that? Why, Lee Ann did. It's the only such song here, but somebody should take a hint. --John Morthland

Album Description

CMA winning album from the country music stars 2001 album. Includes the bonus track 'I Hope You Dance' (Brian Rawlings Mix). Billboard calls it 'the finest country album post Shania Twain'.

Customer Reviews:

I Hope You Dance.......2007-05-13

I love this recording of I Hope You Dance and the philosophy of life to participate. This song is especially significant to me because a friend who was having surgery for an aneurysm had a celebration of his life and this was the song that we sang with him at the party before his surgery. He made an incredible recovery and is still with us.

shiping.......2007-01-15

i recieved my order in prompt time and i would shop at amazon for other products

why they call it singin'.......2006-12-16

I remember the day my friend's young teenage daughter Lee Anne belted out a slightly off-key Karaoke version of her near namesake Lee Ann Womack's 'I Hope You Dance' and introduced me to this strong female Nashville voice. A quick trip to the music store later, I owned the DANCE cd, my first prolonged exposure to the somewhat more mainstream sound than is common both to previous and subsequent Womack offerings.

It's beautiful music, the critics be damned.

The title track gives durable counsel that nicely balances the countrified pathos of other songs, like the mellifluous and touching 'Stronger Than I Am'.

Truth is, there's not a mediocre track on this album, thanks to some solid if predictable accompaniment, witty writing, and Womack's ever agreeable voice.

Even songs that threaten to plod ('I Know Why the River Runs') come alive when the singer's crescendoing surge rises to meet the track laid down by the base and percussion. Each track comes alive in its own way.

Purists long for more twang. But this is solid, soulful, mainstream country.

The Lyrics Say It ALL.... Here's Hoping You ALL Dance.......2006-09-30

This song is appropriate anywhere - graduation, baptism, wedding, funeral, birthday....

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that youll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance....i hope you dance.

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin might mean takin chances but theyre worth takin,
Lovin might be a mistake but its worth makin,
Dont let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance....i hope you dance.
I hope you dance....i hope you dance.
(time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that youll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

Dance....i hope you dance.
I hope you dance....i hope you dance.
I hope you dance....i hope you dance..
(time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone

Easy listening country.......2005-07-09

When Lee Ann released her debut album, she was acclaimed as the new standard bearer for traditional country music. Her second album reinforced that status but this third album finds Lee Ann moving towards an easy-listening style although this is still essentially a country album. Following this album, Lee Ann made a significant step away from country with her next two albums (one of which was a Christmas album) but then returned to her roots with a much more traditional country album. Thus, Lee Ann has tried various styles but her wonderful voice always sounds great.

The big hit here is, of course, I hope you dance, which crossed over to the American pop charts and even became a minor UK hit - no mean achievement in an era when country singles rarely become big pop hits. Apart from I hope you dance, there are many other great songs here including I feel like I'm forgetting something (a great up-tempo song to get those toes tapping), Lonely too (an excellent ballad written by Bruce Robison, a brilliant singer-songwriter), Lord I hope this day is good (a cover of a Don Williams classic), Does my ring burn your finger (written by Buddy and Judy Miller, an under-rated folk-country duo), Ashes by now (a cover of Rodney Rowell song) and Why they call it falling (a brilliant ballad).

This high-quality album should still please most traditional country fans, if not quite as much as Lee Ann's first two albums, while also pleasing fans of contemporary country.

Average customer rating: Very disappointing, considering what it could have been Always a pleaser JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music

The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999 The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music John Barry: The Collection Summon the Heroes ASIN: B0000C6K09 Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
2. Jaws-Main Theme
3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
5. Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
7. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

Tracks:

1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
3. Hook-Main Themes
4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
9. Minority Report
10. Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
5. The Cowboys-Overture
6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
8. Family Plot-End Titles
9. The Fury-Main Titles
10. Superman-Main Theme
11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
13. The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!

Average customer rating: Unexpectedly heartwarming mesmerized Radio Documentaries For Long Drives Not the best but worth a one time listen Regular Folks With Amazing and Hilarious Stories

This American Life: Stories of Hope and Fear Various Artists Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Sound Effects | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Crimebusters & Crossed Wires: Stories from This American Life This American Life: Lies Sissies & Fiascoes Driveway Moments Driveway Moments, Vol. 2 David Sedaris Live at Carnegie Hall ASIN: B000IONLFY Release Date: 2006-11-07

Tracks:

1. If I Can Make It There - Jorge Just
2. Is This Thing On? - Jonathan Goldstein
3. Thinking Inside The Box - David Wilcox
4. Infinite Gent - Alex Blumberg
5. Miami Vices - Sascha Rothchild
6. The Babysitters - Myron Jones

Tracks:

1. Fears Of Your Life - Tom Wright
2. On Hold No One Can Hear You Scream - Julie Snyder
3. Anti-Oedipus - Nancy Updike
4. So A Chipmunk And A Squirrel Walk Into A Bar - David Sedaris
5. Slingshot - John Hodgman

Album Description

2-CD collection of the smartest and funniest show on the radio

This American Life is one the most popular yet most unusual programs on radio today, airing on public radio stations all across the country. Each week listeners tune in to hear riveting stories that explore the highs and lows of the human condition.

Host Ira Glass and the staff of This American Life selected some of their favorite segments for the This American Life: Stories Of Hope And Fear 2-CD set. Featuring segments by bestselling writer and humorist David Sedaris (Naked), Comedy Central's Daily Show correspondent John Hodgman and many others, this eclectic anthology addresses topics ranging from gender reassignment to karaoke comedy, with over two hours of alternately hilarious and heart-breaking spoken performances set against a hip indie-rock and electronica musical background. Includes music by Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Blonde Redhead, Calexico, Morcheeba, Mogwai, Tortoise and others.

Customer Reviews:

Unexpectedly heartwarming.......2007-07-03

I have a set appointment each Saturday to tune in to NPR for another introduction to "This American Life". I am thrilled that I have access to old shows on cd. This is ideal for a long road trip and conversation.

mesmerized.......2007-02-12

I was fortunate to receive this CD the day before I had a 2 hour car ride ahead of me. I put in the CD and I have no memory of the trip, the traffic, or the route I took. I play the CD frequently, and I learn something new each time. Ira Glass - you are the best.

Radio Documentaries For Long Drives.......2007-02-01

I've listened to This American Life going on 8 years now either on NPR or on-line on the website. Great program, this is the 3rd compliation CD I have purchased and I must say that this was interesting especially the Stories of Fear. I am interested in how the human psyche handles fear given certain levels of stress introduced through everyday normal situations. Quite frankly it can be more than a little funny. The story that really clicked with me was On Hold No One Can Hear You Scream, one persons ordeal dealing with an unresponsive phone company. This is a great cd. Better than the last compliation cd for This American Life.

Not the best but worth a one time listen.......2007-01-20

This American Life is my favorite show of all time. I listen to it religiously. I didn't like this one. It's kind of depressing, whereas I have listened to the other CD's over and over again.

Regular Folks With Amazing and Hilarious Stories.......2007-01-05

Ira Glass has a job that everyone would love to do. He gets to interview people and learn about life lessons. I have listened to the NPR show on occassion but could never follow the program faithfully. If you are like me, then this will be your solution. In this 2-CD collection, there are stories about hopes and fears in a new light. I think that the 2nd CD is the most interesting of the 2 CDs.

The story that really made an impression was Julie Synder's dilemna with cell phone customer support (CD 2 Track 2). She really articulates her frustrations that we can all relate to. I worked as an software engineer and dealt with customer service issues on occasion. It's good to see how sometimes mis-communication and tempers often flair into after-the-fact humor. You definitely see the views from both sides which sheds some light on problems with customer support. But, the problems with a phone company just compounds to the humor with technology issues that you cannot imagine. Believe me, it's laughter after laughter but you soon realize that we can all relate to it.

Another touching but eerie story (CD 2 Track 3) is about a closeted son who takes care of his mother. It borders on the unreal as the interviewer learns about the ordeal with his father than suddenly changes things completely. As you listen, there are intimate details that you feel as if you are in the same room. This is one of the true experience that you lack with TV today. It just seems to be all about the shock factor and nothing about the fact that we are all human. It's wonderful that NPR still has shows out there for everyone to listen instead of being glued to the tube.

Average customer rating: Great heartfelt music .. These guys are great Carbon Leaf does it again! Love, Loss Hope Retreat Great band!

Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat Carbon Leaf Manufacturer: Vanguard Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Indian Summer Echo Echo 5 Alive! Ether-Electrified Porch Music Meander ASIN: B000GY73IC Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

1. Learn To Fly
2. Love Loss Hope Repeat
3. Under The Wire
4. Royal One
5. A Girl And Her Horse
6. Texas Stars
7. Block Of Wood
8. Comfort
9. The War Was In Color
10. Bright Lights
11. International Airport

Amazon.com

In its 13 years together, Richmond, Va. quintet Carbon Leaf has evolved from an Irish-laced bar band into a legitimate rock outfit, and one of Vanguard Record's most coveted artists-along the way winning a soda company's "Best New Artist" contest and earning a bona fide hit with "Life Less Ordinary" (on 2004's Indian Summer album). Led by singer/songwriter Barry Privett and a stinging Rickenbacker 12-string, the band wastes no time aiming for a follow-up on Love Loss Hope Repeat. "But I can see you fly away," sings a disheartened Privett on the break-up song "Learn To Fly," rising up to proclaim, "As I fall apart, I learn to fly." Such an optimism-replaces-hopelessness blueprint, which has befitted Carbon Leaf on five previous records, is peppered throughout the 11 songs here, including the country-flavored "Block of Wood" and perhaps the strongest track of the herd, "A Girl and Her Horse." "And away she rides to the great unknown," Privett sings over a driving guitar lead, effusively aware that Carbon Leaf now knows precisely where it's going. --Scott Holter

Customer Reviews:

Great heartfelt music .........2007-05-11

Carbon Leaf continues to prove themselves as an excellent band. This album is amazing! You can feel the emotion in the music and lyrics each time you play it. It is the number one played CD in my player and each time I listen it gets better.

These guys are great.......2007-01-13

Once again, a great album. This band just keeps getting better and better.

Carbon Leaf does it again!.......2007-01-09

This most innovative group blends acoustic and electric, organ and mandolin, with original songs to create a tight sound. Sometimes haunting, sometimes pedal to the medal, always enjoyable, they may be the greatest group ignored by format radio.

Love, Loss Hope Retreat.......2007-01-04

I was informed that if I enjoyed Great Big Sea, I should enjoy Carbon Leaf. I found there was no comparison at all. Great Big Sea songs create such enthusiasm to its listeners, but I found that not to be true to the songs from Carbon Leaf. If you like Great Big Sea, don't buy this CD from Carbon Leaf.

Great band!.......2007-01-03

I was recently introduced to Carbon Leaf and made this album my first purchase. Now, I can't stop listening! The songwriting is tight, the vocals are amazing, and the musicianship is wonderful. I've recommended this cd to numerous friends. If you are interested in hearing five talented guys on their way up, get this one now ... and then come back for some of their earlier releases.

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