| 1. Let's Drive |
| 2. Energy Boy |
| 3. Fascinate Me |
| 4. Talking to the Wall |
| 5. 16 Down |
| 6. Fortunes |
| 7. Night Creatures |
| 8. When 2 and 5 Make 9 |
| 9. Undercover Agent Zero |
| 10. Cheap Days |
| 11. Walking the Streets |
| 12. Through the Windscreen |
| 13. Freezing |
| 14. Frenzy Is 23 |
| 15. We Are the Lucky Ones [*] |
| 16. Living in the Sticks [*] |
| 17. Lois Lane [*] |
| 18. Today Belongs to Me [*] |
| 19. What Will Mother Say [*] |
| 20. Undercover Agent Zero [Single Version][*] |
Editorial Reviews
UK reissue of the British mod-revivalist's classic 1979 album with 6 bonus tracks added, 'We Are The Lucky Ones', 'Living In The Sticks', 'Lois Lane', 'Today Belongs To Me', 'What Will Mother Say' & 'Undercover Agent Zero' (single version). Captain Oi! Records. 2001.
Own,Flys,Captain Oi!,New Wave,Pop,Power Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop
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In My Own Words
Ne-Yo Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000CQM4ZQ Release Date: 2006-02-28 |
Tracks:
- Stay
- Let Me Get This Right
- So Sick
- When You're Mad
- It Just Ain't Right
- Mirror
- Sign Me Up
- I Ain't Gotta Tell You
- Get Down Like That
- Sexy Love
- Let Go
- Time
- Bonus Track 1
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You may not have heard of the name Ne-Yo before, but you've more than likely heard some of his lyrics--specifically, on Mario's massive hit, "Let Me Love You." This talented musician wrote for a number of chart-toppers before the age of 22, penning songs for Mary J. Blige, B2K, and Faith Evans as well. After working for others, Ne-Yo--a.k.a. Shaffer Smith--decided to focus on his own career. Judging by the quality of songs on this debut, his creative well is not running dry anytime soon. The kick-off single, "So Sick" showcases the same tenderness evident in his Mario hit, as does much of this slow-jam heavy CD. Smith also shines on the Michael Jackson-esque "Sign Me Up," giving props to the icon in the chorus by singing "I just wanna rock with you" with beat-fueled bravado. Ne-Yo's songs come from a love of seventies and eighties soul; as a result, his music contains some unique samples, including an O'Jays lick (on the sexy "Get Down Like That," and a Switch snippet (on "It Just Ain't Right"). Surprisingly, for such a hooked-up songwriter, he has limited the number of guest performers on the disc to just one--rapper Peedi Peedi performs on the disc opener, "Stay." The depth of the final track, "Time," clinches the hunch; In My Own Words is an impressive debut for a seasoned songwriter, likely to make memorable music for years to come. --Denise SheppardAlbum Description
A master in the art of storytelling, Ne-Yo began writing at an early age. A vivid imagination and creative energy has allowed Ne-Yo to write songs for multi-platinum artists such as Mary J. Blige, B2K, Faith Evans, and Musiq. When asked about writing number one hits for other artists, simply put, Ne-Yo said, "I feel there is always room for good music. I want to reach people's soul with my lyrics through whatever vessel God chooses." Set to release his debut album In My Own Words on Def Jam Recordings, this dynamic entertainer is ready to deliver. Infusing pop melodies to rich, soulful production the album is sure to score with fans and critics alike. Relying on mostly his own in-house crew Compound, Ne-Yo creates both a unique sound and sentiment for his records. Songs like the first single "Stay" (featuring Peedi Crack) exemplify Ne-Yo's nuanced, layered vocals and sample free production. "So Sick", a beautiful track in which he laments hearing love songs on the radio due to the feelings they conjure, reveals his voice to be clean and almost elated, but rich and weathered at the same time. But true to his charismatic character, the album shows many sides of Ne-Yo and even finds him lighter, more playful, even coy, on "When You're Mad." Sure cello hits move the track as Ne-Yo floats above, telling his woman that she's even more beautiful when she's mad. With In My Own Words in the chamber, ready to go, Ne-Yo now just has to prepare himself for the stardom that is sure to follow. "The toughest part has been getting used to being known," he confesses, "I've always been the writer, the guy in the background, but being the actual artist is a whole new experience for me." Citing Prince, Marvin Gaye, the Rat Pack, and Stevie Wonder in his list of favorite entertainers, Ne-Yo's album invokes a nostalgic feeling, a renaissance if you will. Whether it's the bedroom or the dance floor, Ne-Yo's songs are filled with passion and intense energy that pulls (you into the music) and puts you into a zone. Ne-Yo is taking the music industry by storm, as he graces and challenges popular music with his writing and vocal talents. Much more than today's male singer, Ne-Yo is a rare artist; expressing creativity through drawings, paintings, martial arts and song. He is distinguished by youthful energy with in-depth lyrics that touch the soul.Customer Reviews:
Superior Product.......2007-07-17
Definitely worth buying..........2007-06-26
"Stay"
"So Sick"
"When You're Mad"
"It Just Ain't Right"
"Mirror"
"I Ain't Gotta Tell You"
"Get Down Like That"
"Sexy Love"
Disclaimer: The entire album is HOT! But these are some favs.
POOR!!!.......2007-05-19
I just had to write a review because I was so disappointed in the almum as whole and I did not want another person to fall into the same trap I did, due to the hype around this guy. So if you have been into r&b like me from the early 90t's, and you have alot of cd's and you have reached a stage were, if you are going to spend your money on a cd, all or at least 8/10 tacks must be good, then take your time before you decide to buy this cd. When he comes up with a great cd with more than two or three songs I will be one of the first, to get online and say so.
Having said all that, he just writes better songs for other people, so If you like his music, I highly recommend...Save The Last Dance 2 Soundtaack, he does some of his best work on it.
We are not all the same, so what ever I say may or may not help you but, if you are looking for something different(and you are say over 30) to the everyday music or some good of the past, check out my other reviews to get the artist names and check them out, example Dwele and Raul Midon.
Voice of the Year 2007.......2007-05-09
I havent bought CD's in a loooong time, but after I heard "Because of You", "Sexy Love" "Sign Me Up" "I Ain't Gotta Tell You" I just couldnt help it and got both his CD's.
Since they arrived a day later they are running up and down in our house. Ne-Yo's music is the kind of which is suitable for just about everywhere, anytime.
Its perfect for background music in a cafe or when doing the shopping, on the road, in the waiting room, before you hit the club, or when going to a party or just when you want to have a dinner for 2, in the bedroom, on the toilet, at your neighbours place ... you get the idea .. it just fits and sticks wherever you put it. ;-)
I personally like his album "In My Own Words" slightly better than his new one but both are very acceptable to listen to.
If you are not sure yet if the CD's are worth it, listen to the downloads.
I would be VERY surprised if Ne-Yo is NOT a major act for 2007.
- THIS is an amazingly relaxing groove Ne-Yo is driving and his voice is doing the rest.
All thumbs up !!
So sick of love songs but never of him.......2007-05-06
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Build Your Own Fire
Jimmy Hall Manufacturer: Zoho Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000O5B4VA Release Date: 2007-04-10 |
Tracks:
- Still Want To Be Your Man
- Salty
- Here I Am
- Poor Old Me
- Coming After You
- Cover Me
- Build Your Own Fire
- I'ts All Wrong
- Watchdog
- What Will I Do Without You
- I Found A True Love
- Coming After You (Greg Martin Mix)
- Salty (Greg Martin Mix)
- David Hood Interview On Eddie Hinton
Album Description
"For my money, Jimmy Hall is the best white R&B singer alive." -- Steve CropperJimmy Hall is ex-frontman of seventies Southern rock group Wet Willie and, more recently, lead singer with Hank Williams Jr. and Brit rocker Jeff Beck. Hall's tribute to legendary Muscle Shoals session guitarist and songwriter Eddie Hinton (1944-1995) features eleven Hinton originals plus alternate mixes of two songs.
Customer Reviews:
Hell Yeah!.......2007-06-23
Jimmy Yes Ma'm!!.......2007-05-29
Mercy , mercy me.......2007-05-11
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Find Your Own Way Home
REO Speedwagon Manufacturer: Mailboat Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000OCY776 Release Date: 2007-04-24 |
Tracks:
- Smilin' in the End
- Find Your Own Way Home
- I Needed to Fall
- Dangerous Combination
- Lost on the Road of Love
- Another Lifetime
- Run Away Baby
- Everything You Feel
- Born to Love You
- Let My Love Find You
Customer Reviews:
Mid-tempo rockers and ballads 3.5 out of 5.......2007-07-17
REO Has Topped Their Best.......2007-07-10
Home run!.......2007-07-02
REO Greatwagon!!.......2007-06-30
Whether you're cranking up Smilin' in the End, or slow jammin to I Needed to Fall, this is one CD you'll want to keep close by at all times.
Like I said, REO Greatwagon delivers the goods.
It wouldn't get any better than this..........2007-06-23
It's just not REO. It doesn't sound the same, it doesn't feel the same.
REO is a classic and REO is all the fans wanted to hear. Somewhere, in a shaded distance, "I needed to fall" finds its way home and slightly brings back the powerful, unmistakable REO sound. But only for a split second and like a familiar face in the crowd, it's gone.
It's an honest album. But maybe it was never meant to be recorded.
With no computers, no fancy editing tools, the remastered version of "Hi Infidelity" is a much better choice for the hardcore REO fan. And it gets better every time you hear it. "Find your own way home" doesn't.
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My Own Prison
Creed Manufacturer: Wind-Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000005B4T Release Date: 1997-08-26 |
Tracks:
- Torn
- Ode
- My Own Prison
- Pity For A Dime
- In America
- Illusion
- Unforgiven
- Sister
- What's Life For
- One
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It took a few years, but the "Seattle sound" migrated south. In 1997 Creed emerged from the sunny state of Florida wielding dark and dulcet postgrunge tones. Their 10-cut debut, My Own Prison, has became a surprising success by filling a niche for needy teen gloom-rockers. Singer Scott Stapp has the soulful and rich Eddie Vedder inflections down pat, but despite Creed's slightly hackneyed approach, My Own Prison is full of strong, memorable, tuneful songs (and numerous solid singles) coupled with compelling and dark emotions. Titles such as "Illusion," "Unforgiven," "What's This Life For," and "Torn" clearly peg Creed as dour introverts. But despite lyrics such as "Their souls are lost / Because they could never find / What's this life for," Creed is musically tight and dynamic, drawing on melodies that are often moving and uplifting... in a depressing sort of way, of course. --Katherine TurmanCustomer Reviews:
on their way.......2007-06-30
Compared to the music Creed later gave us, this debut album must be qualified as a strong start. Understandably, it falls short of the band's mature sound.
Still, there are some rockin' good tracks here. They were signaling the Creed they'd become.
Some of the lyrics are a bit self-possessed, but on the way to breakout.
Stapp's voice is as good as it gets, but the band had not yet caught up with him.
'Not to worry, however: they would do so in good time. And then the music would get to be a very good thing.
To not own is ignorant! 4.7.......2007-04-11
One Of The Greatest Debut Albums!!!.......2007-03-14
One of my all time favorite albums.......2007-03-08
Lost without Creed.......2007-01-11
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The Anna Russell Album
Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000027JD Release Date: 1991-07-26 |
Tracks:
- Introduction To The Concert (By the Women's Club President)
- How to Write Your Own Gilbert And Sullivan Opera
- Coloratura Aria 'Canto Dolciamente Pipo'
- British - Pure But Dull: 'I Love The Spring'
- Russian Folk Song: 'Da, Nyet, Da, Nyet'
- For Loud Singers With No Brains: 'Ah, Lover!'
- For Singers With Tremendous Artistry But No Voice: 'Schlumph; Je N'ai Pas La Plume De Ma Tante'
- For The Dramatic Soprano: 'Schreechenrauf'
- The Ring Of The Nibellungs (An Analysis)
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This set of Anna Russell's inspired satirical monologues should be labeled with a warning notice. Why? Because after listening to her whirlwind explication of Wagner's Ring Cycle, even the most confirmed Wagnerite will be unable to listen to the Ring for weeks to come. Just listening to Russell declare in an incredulous voice: "I'm not making this up, y'know" is enough to induce you to shed bucketloads of laughter-induced tears. Gilbert and Sullivan fans will find their heroes savaged in her concoction of a typical G&S product, complete with a soprano lead who "loves below her station." Other targets include "the nymphs and shepherds" style of quavery English singing, complete with "hey-nonny-nonny's," coloratura mad scenes, and much else, including Russian folk songs, like her "Da, nyet, da, nyet." This disc is packed with laughs, chuckles, smiles, and everything. --Dan DavisCustomer Reviews:
Intelligent and musical fun.-.......2007-01-13
The Genius of Anna Russell.......2006-03-15
If you enjoy laughing.........2006-02-23
This CD can probably also be enjoyed by those who have only a nodding acquaintance with opera, but may not be enjoyed by those who take opera with 100% seriousness.
Anna Russell strikes again!.......2005-10-14
Anna Russell is a SCREAM!.......2005-08-05
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Quiet Thoughts: Guided Meditation for Stress Reduction, helping you to slow down the thinking process
Pakvilai Sudhaswin M.A. , and Anton Mizerak Manufacturer: Own label (Pure Land Productions) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BGQWV4 Release Date: 2005-10-01 |
Product Description
Quiet Thoughts--A guided meditation to slow down the thinking process.Customer Reviews:
Wonderful and helpful!.......2006-04-09
Quiet Thoughts: The Mental Medicine Collection.......2006-02-21
Quiet Thoughts focuses on learning how to slow down your thinking. It starts with basic guidance and flows into how to be present with what you are doing and your surroundings and how to quiet your mind and keep it at ease. She guides you on how to relax your entire body. As she speaks, she pauses just long enough for you to digest what's she's said and then moves on.
Non-Thinking focuses on learning the freedom of non-thinking. Pakvilai varies her introduction and guidance enough so that each CD is different and refreshing. In this CD she focuses on your mind and how to follow your thoughts at they arrive and leave, then how to focus on non-thinking - by focusing on breathing, your body feelings and the present moment. She guides you on how to detach from your thoughts during meditation, just by letting your thoughts gently flow in and out of your mind as you observe them arriving and leaving.
Sacred Moment focuses on finding present moment awareness. It starts with basic guidance and flows into a wonderful description on how to bring your focus to the present moment and keep it there when thoughts arise. She guides you to think about each moment as being sacred and how to feel still, calm and free.
Sleep Ease is all about getting you so relaxed you fall asleep. The introduction is different in that you are instructed to lay on your back. This CD focuses t getting you to relax your entire body. Pakvilai gets you to the point of feeling like you are as light as a feather and floating on a cloud. She slowly guides you to focus on your entire body, part-by-part, from head to toe. I've found this particular CD invaluable on those days when I'm under a lot of stress and can't easily fall asleep or sometimes when waking up in the middle of the night with a monkey mind, I listen to it to put me back to sleep.
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Les Miserables (Highlights from the 1987 Original Broadway Cast)
Alain Boublil , Claude-Michel Schonberg , and Colm Wilkinson Manufacturer: Decca U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000084TRM Release Date: 2003-01-28 |
Tracks:
- Overture/Work Song
- I Dreamed a Dream
- Who Am I?
- Castle on a Cloud
- Master of the House
- Stars
- Do You Hear the People Sing?
- A Heart Full of Love
- One Day More
- On My Own
- A Little Fall of Rain
- Drink with Me
- Bring Him Home
- Javert's Suicide
- Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
- Wedding Chorale/Beggars at the Feast
- Finale
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While not overly generous at 55 minutes, the highlights album of the 1987 original Broadway cast recording of Les Miserables is intelligently selected and likely to prove satisfying to most fans. It includes the best-loved numbers of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's score, beautiful ballads ("Bring Him Home," "I Dreamed a Dream") and rousing anthems ("One Day More," "Do You Hear the People Sing?") alike, but eliminates some choral numbers ("Lovely Ladies"), redundancies ("Red and Black"), and connective tissue that propels the plot along ("Valjean Arrested," "Come to Me (Fantine's Death)"). Sure, a more perfect selection could have lasted longer than half of the two-disc set's 104 minutes by adding "At the End of the Day" and "In My Life," among others, but it's still a good representation on a convenient single disc. Of course, those who always want to re-create the theatrical experience will never be satisfied with a highlights album.Re-creating their roles from the London production, Colm Wilkinson plays the heroic Valjean and Frances Ruffelle is the despondent Eponine. Randy Graff (Fantine), Terrence Mann (Javert), David Bryant (Marius), Judy Kuhn (Cosette), Michael Maguire (Enjolras), and Leo Burmester and Jennifer Butt (the Thénardiers) fill out the cast. --David Horiuchi
Customer Reviews:
BEST OPERA MUSIC EVER.......2006-11-03
Time well spent........2005-09-14
Great Score, But Highlights Missing Critical Songs.......2005-08-05
While I normally enjoy "highlight" cds, this one clocks in at a mere 55 minutes and could have easily included a couple of additional tunes (thus losing one star). Most notably missing: "At The End Of The Day", "Come To Me", "Red And Black", and "In My Life". The show's most memorable songs, however, are included.
Best tracks:
I Dreamed A Dream
Master Of The House
Stars
Do You Hear The People Sing
On My Own
A Little Fall Of Rain
Bring Him Home
Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
Great cast, great score ... even a good buy. But I would suggest the full double-disc score instead.
Buy the full version, please.......2005-01-20
Argh Matey!.......2004-11-22
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Rejoice, Dear Hearts!/Kick Thy Own Self [2 on 1]
Brother Dave Gardner Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000064F6 Release Date: 1998-04-21 |
Tracks:
- Part 1: A. I'm Sitting On Top Of The World/B. Swanee
- Part 2: A. What Am I Living For/B. White Silver Sands
- Part 1: A. When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)/B. You're My Everything
- Part 2: A. Lover
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Brother Dave Gardner contains multitudes. For starters, this Southern comedian was also an ordained Baptist minister as well as being a drummer and a singer. Judging from this pair of albums from 1959 and 1960, his live shows were amazing performance pieces. His truly expansive routines included Shakespeare parodies, swinging musical passages, and funny digressions. There's also room here for cool-cat philosophizing, riffs on outer space, and preacherlike inflections. Brother Dave can spellbind the listener with his freewheeling rambles one minute and tell a riveting story the next. The routines feature countless hilarious voices and characters, not to mention jaw-dropping vocal sound effects. Incredible charisma and warmth imbue the entire CD. Brother Dave was an artist who was liable to draw from just about everything and anything and somehow make it all work. It's hard to imagine what '50s audiences made of this hipster from Tennessee. Country music legend Chet Atkins produced both of the original records. --Fred CisternaCustomer Reviews:
One of a kind humorist from the 60's.......2007-05-12
Dave Gardner.......2007-04-11
Origins of "different" humor.......2007-01-16
Rejoice dear hearts / Kick thy own self.......2005-09-05
Rich in Southern Humor, this CLASSIC is Timeless!.......2004-01-11
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Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers Manufacturer: Astralwerks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003RY5 Release Date: 1997-04-08 |
Tracks:
- Block Rockin' Beats
- Dig Your Own Hole
- Elektrobank
- Piku
- Setting Sun
- It Doesn't Matter
- Don't Stop The Rock
- Get Up On It Like this
- Lost In The K-Hole
- Where Do I Begin
- The Private Psychedelic Reel
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To follow up their bombastic 1995 album Exit Planet Dust, the Chemical Brothers fine-tuned their bombastic beats and produced a rock-solid pop album (pun intended). Dig Your Own Hole finds the common ground between rock & roll and techno, both in spirit and substance. Singles like "Block Rockin' Beats," "Elektrobank," and "Setting Sun" (featuring vocals by Oasis's Noel Gallagher) may lack the big hair and pomposity of rock music, but they make up for it in spades, with sampled and real guitars battling for space with sirens and distorted hip-hop drums. The album reeks of pure enthusiasm and energy, evoking a crowd-pleasing exuberance that makes Dig Your Own Hole a Back in Black for the late 1990s. Pure stadium techno. --Matthew CorwineAlbum Description
Second album (1997) featuring the singles 'Block Rockin' Beats', 'Elektrobank' and 'Setting Sun' (with Oasis' Noel Gallagher on vocals), plus a new mix of 'Get Up On It Like This'. The album debuted in the top 20 of Billboard's Top 200. 11 tracks total on this Astralwerks release.Customer Reviews:
A terrific masterpiece.......2007-05-25
Techno's opera.......2007-05-04
Deal With It!.......2007-02-22
Dig Your Own Hole-I dig it.......2006-08-28
Exciting from start to finish........2006-07-25
SHORTEST TRACK: Get Up on It Like This
LONGEST TRACK: The Private Psychedelic Reel
Block Rockin' Beats: The quintessential opener, and a wonderful lead-in to the title track. An awesome bassline captures your ears and locks them in, saying "This is gonna be fun." 9.5/10
MIX #1
Dig Your Own Hole: Wild, fast, and furious, this song is the open door to this album. It entices you with fast and exciting guitar riffs before shooting you into the hot track. 8.5/10
Elektrobank: The hot track. This, in my opinion, is the best track on the album. Its steaming-hot guitar line and irresistible drumming leaves you breathless. And to make it even more exciting, the song launches into an overdriven-guitar-laden thumper after 6 minutes. The end is a repeating guitar lick with a rainy-day kind of feel. 10/10
Piku: After this incomparable stroke of genius, more genius! This funky little ditty focuses more on drum structure than anything else. It kinda soars over your head. 9.5/10
END OF MIX #1
Setting Sun: The only song with a true vocal portion, this song features Noel Gallagher of Oasis singing powerful vocals about someone who completes him. Very real. 8.5/10
MIX #2
It Doesn't Matter: In my opinion, the worst song on the album, but still listenable. What kills it is its length and the constant drone of "it doesn't matter" over and over. Wonderfully leads into the next rack, though. 8/10
Don't Stop the Rock: Something I like to call "danceable filler." It sounds very empty, but I like the strange-sounding kick drum and the tinny hi-hats. Also, it has some catchy little drum breaks. 9/10
Get Up on It Like This: Short and sweet, it starts out very wild, then quickly becomes very empty and stays that way for the remainder of the song. Kind of a "tag-on" at the end of the mix. 8.5/10
END OF MIX #2
Lost in the K-Hole: Awesome all around. This song has a mysterious "California winter" flair to it, with its twinkling synth-harp and funky bassline. 10/10
Where Do I Begin: Where do I begin? First of all, it kinda has that pop feel to it, what with the soft guitar and all. Very repetitive, but never boring. The second half completes it with a nice drum section. 9.5/10
The Private Psychedelic Reel: Great ending to a great album. That's all I have to say. 10/10
Final verdict: 9.5/10
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In My Own Time
Karen Dalton Manufacturer: Light in the Attic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000IHY146 Release Date: 2006-11-07 |
Tracks:
- Something On Your Mind
- When a Man Loves a Woman
- In My Own Dream
- Katie Cruel
- How Sweet It Is
- In a Station
- Take Me
- Same Old Man
- One Night Of Love
- Are You Leaving For the Country
Tracks:
- Something On Your Mind
- In My Own Dream
- Katie Cruel
- Are You Leaving For the Country
Album Description
The late Karen Dalton has been the muse for countless folk rock geniuses, from Bob Dylan to Devendra Banhart, from Lucinda Williams to Joanna Newsom. Legendary singer Lacy J. Dalton actually adopted her hero's surname as her own when she started her career in country music. Karen Dalton had that affect on people - her timeless, aching, blues-soaked, Native American spirit inspired both Dylan & The Band's 'Katie's Been Gone' (on The Basement Tapes) and Nick Cave's 'When I First Came To Town' (from Henry's Dream). Recorded over a six month period in 1970/71 at Bearsville, In My Own Time was Dalton's only fully planned and realized studio album. The material was carefully selected and crafted for her by producer/musician Harvey Brooks, the Renaissance man of rock-jazz who played bass on Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited and Miles' Bitches Brew. It features ten songs that reflected Dalton's incredible ability to break just about anybody's heart - from her spectral evocation of Joe Tate's 'One Night of Love', to the dark tragedy of the traditional 'Katie Cruel'. Known as a great interpreter of choice material, Dalton could master both country and soul genres with hauntingly pining covers of George Jones' 'Take Me' and Holland-Dozier Holland's 'How Sweet It Is'.Customer Reviews:
Great singer.......2007-05-26
Karen Dalton is a name that could have been forgotten. You hear about her a little in the Bob Dylan biographies. Then you would hear people like Nick Cave and Devendra Banhart talking about her. This is an amazing album. It first came out in 1971. It kind of reminds me when I was listening to a lot of Candi Staton a few years ago. Dalton has a great voice. Blues and gospel influence it. "Something On Your Mind" is just an amazing song. The chord changes are mind-blowing. Dalton also does a few songs that have been popularized by others, such as "When A Man Loves A Women" and "How Sweet It Is." She really puts her own stamp on them. She sings like a blues singer but the music is mostly like folk rock. "Katie Cruel" was a big influence on Nick Cave. The opening to "In A Station" is so great and evocative. The band sounds like it goes through ten different instruments. There is a great banjo sound on "Same Old Man." The song "One Night Of Love" sounds very modern. This is a great album of ten solid tunes. This is definitely a big deal.
Definitely Worth a Look..........2007-04-12
My initial reaction as the first track hit me was WOW the gamble paid off, very different voice and a wonderul delivery, almost cracking with emotion on each note, one of the most amazing performances I've heard in quite some time.Unfortunately I would have to say only a few other tracks match it.
It perhaps isn't made clear elsewhere that there is no self-penned material on the album so track selection is crucial.Her voice doesn't suit all the songs chosen and the comparisons to Billy Holiday, whilst I can see certain similarities, are a little over-done.
This is NOT a slating;I do not regret buying the album as the best songs are well worth the purchase price, just don't expect "a great lost album" or you may be disappointed.
A final word on the packaging, while the music is paramount and such matters count for little if it is lacking, it must be said the CD is beautifully presented, the chunky cardboard sleeve comes with a substantial booklet featuring informative notes and some nice photos.
Good Record - Historically Significant.......2007-02-24
Listen to the samples - that's what they are there for. My review assumes you have at least done that and you are attracted to what you heard. From that perspective, what we have here is the second of her two albums and the only one with a full band. Although the band is quite appropriate for her and producer Harvey Brooks' intentions were honorable, it doesn't work nearly as well as her first album, "It's So Hard To Tell Who Is Going To Love You The Best." That first album is pretty much all Karen accompanying herself on acoustic without a band. The album lacks the arguably misguided attempts at contemporary (at that time) songs like How Sweet It Is and When A Man Loves A Woman, both of which are on this album, In My Own Time. It's not that she does a bad job with them, indeed, it is an admirable accomplishment to deliver contemporary, highly familiar pop songs in her own unique style and have it come across as a believable interpretation, which is what she does here. But it is simply that the setting and the song choices on her previous album are so much more natural to her. The band and arrangements aren't there to threaten the power of her vocalization - her delivery and phrasing, which show so such conviction and understanding of the material.
If you listen to her and you like her style, you will like them both. Perhaps it's simply a matter of personal preference, but for the reasons stated, the first album is more intimate and satisfying, which isn't to say that this one isn't, just a little less so.
Can I have my money back, please??.......2007-02-13
never accept reviewer;s word for it.......2007-01-24
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