Too Bad You're Beautiful [Import]

Product Description
Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track

Too Bad You're Beautiful,From Autumn to Ashes,Toys Factory,Rock

Average customer rating: Mixed feelings Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay... He's done it again Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL! A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael

The Michael Feinstein Anthology Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Romance on Film/Romance on Broadway Nice Work If You Can Get It: Songs by the Gershwins Hopeless Romantics Isn't It Romantic Michael & George (Feinstein Sings Gershwin) ASIN: B000065DVH Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

1. Nice Work If You Can Get It
2. Isn't It Romantic
3. Swinging On A Star
4. Ask Me Again
5. Rhode Island Is Famous For You
6. 'S Wonderful
7. Wonder Why
8. Too Marvelous For Words
9. Where Do You Start
10. Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful
11. Easy To Love
12. Alexander's Ragtime Band
13. Who Are You Now?
14. You're An Education
15. You Are There
16. Sophisticated Swing
17. Love Can Change The Stars
18. Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
19. Half Of April (Most Of May)
20. Marianne
21. They Can't Take That Away From Me
22. I Love A Piano

Tracks:

1. That's Entertainment
2. My Favorite Year
3. Ten Feet Off The Ground (With Rosemary Clooney)
4. I Never Felt Better
5. Someone To Watch Over Me
6. Kiss Her Now
7. The Ugly Bug Ball
8. For You, For Me, Forever More
9. The Mole People
10. And So To Bed
11. You're All The World To Me
12. Old Friend
13. Isn't It A Pity (with Rosemary Clooney)
14. Pattisserie
15. Open Your Eyes
16. For Love Alone
17. I Won't Send Roses/Time Heals Everything
18. Get Out And Get Under The Moon (with Page Cavanaugh)
19. My Romance
20. Love Is Here To Stay
21. Violin (with Liza Minnelli)

Amazon.com

The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.

If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."

Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

This album has some GREAT songs on it; sophisticated swing being one of my favorites. However many of the other songs are too operatic and lame. I give three stars but this album is definatly worth it just for some of the better songs.

Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18

The magnificently talented Michael Feinstein has made one wonderful album after another for nearly two decades. Now that Elektra and Rhino have put together this anthology, I am blown away by the versatility and diversity in Feinstein's recorded output. Such amazing rare gems, combined with the most beloved favorites in the history of American Popular Song. Assembled with wit, intelligence, and obvious affection on the part of the record company, this set is a keeper. You'll love it!

He's done it again.......2002-07-15

Is there anything this man can't sing? This collection is so varied as to be the definitive collection of songs for any occassion.

This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.

Way to go Michael, you've done it again!

Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

There are very few contemporary performers who can hold their own with the truly great interpreters of American popular song. Michael Feinstein is truly the ONLY performer of the "younger" generation who really understands what these songs are all about. His incredible knowledge of this music, and his enthusiasm and passion for it have fueled his career. Rhino Records has done a truly outstanding job of putting together an anthology that exemplifies why Mr. Feinstein has become so beloved by audiences around the world. The packaging is excellent, and filled with interesting photos and background information about many of the selections.

This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.

This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
Bravo Rhino!

A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.

Average customer rating: Unspoiled MMmm... without a doubt the best of the band An original and hardcore classic one of the best if not the best metalcore emocore whatever cds ever.

Too Bad You're Beautiful From Autumn to Ashes Manufacturer: Ferret Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Fiction We Live Holding a Wolf by the Ears In Vogue Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child Hours ASIN: B00005NKI5 Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

1. The Royal Crown Vs. Blue Ducchess
2. Cherry Kiss
3. Chloroform Perfume
4. Mercury Rising
5. Capeside Rock
6. Take Her To The Music Store
7. The Switch
8. Reflections
9. Eulogy For An Angel
10. Short Stories With Tragic Endings

Customer Reviews:

Unspoiled.......2007-01-02

We've heard it over and over again. This is what FATA used to sound like and it is much better. Sin and Sorrow, Too bad you're beautiful is pre- sell out. Their later stuff is great too, but just like Underoath or many other bands, their old stuff rocks much better. If you jumped on the bandwagon like most with "the afterdinner payback" then maybe you should just stick with Their later cd's, but if you truely appreciate their unique sound then their earlier stuff is great. It's a bit less, how do we say, radioish.

MMmm..........2006-06-30

Not completely horrible, but doesnt seem as well put together as The Fiction We Live. It seems that there is a huge lack of rythm in this one. It feels as thought they tried to do too much on this...

without a doubt the best of the band.......2006-03-13

although i have the original version (without the ep material) i have heard the ep material and it is certainly a bonus to an already great album. i have trouble listening to the 'fiction we live' in its entirety, and have no intention of buying 'abandon your friends' from the few songs i've heard from it. without this album, i don't think from autumn to ashes would have become as big as they have. while it's the same drummer and vocalist, the guitar line up has changed significantly, and the newer line ups don't compare. this album alone, however, makes this band memorable. although it was recorded on a much lower budget compared to fata's other albums, i enjoy the production much more on this one - there's never a feeling of a cheap recording on this album, yet there's certainly never a moment of over-production. the fiction we live sounded too processed, and the following album i will not comment on. the songs are very dynamic, shifting from breakdowns to very slowed paced, mellow acoustic passages, incorpating a lot of melody throughout the calm and the heavy. i have listened to this album countless times, and while it may not be the best of its style it is a great listen.

An original and hardcore classic.......2005-08-01

This album should be in your collection if you like any kind of metal or any kind of core. This CD has a mind of it's own. There's a lot of turns and twists that will have you wandering what's going on in this guys mind who's writing the music. The guitar work is close to phenominal and I was impressed by the transitions from fast thrash hardcore to slow bass and piano interludes. It's also lyrically advanced bringing some original ideas to the whole "emo" table.

And now for the bad parts...my complaints

The drumming is mediocre at best, but the guitars back it up well

The vocals are good for screamo standards and they do scream well. The singing however, is pretty bad. It sounds like a bulemic geek crying...

The whole album is really hard to get into. At first 5 listens it sounds all the same, and it takes time to start to really see the depth.

other than that this is a great album that manages to break genre labels by making itself hard to place a label on. It manages to be a lot of things at once while still holding a good bit of punch.

one of the best if not the best metalcore emocore whatever cds ever........2005-07-08

this cd willblow you away every single second it is playing. the guitar is so amazing so far beyond most any other band in this genre, the riffs the melodies display so much talent and great song writing. then thers the drums not only can this guy sing but he is an amazing drummer just listen to him play and you will see what im talking about. this cd in my point f view sets the standard for any other band out there. as for their newest cd sure it was a lot more simplisit cmost of the time and had a lot more clean singing and the first time i heard it i didnt like it, know that the first song i heard from this and was after dinner payback but i got tbyb before i got their new one, but it grew on me and i think its a pretty good cd not as groundbreaking jawdropping awesome as this. anyway if you like any type of heavy music whatsoever you should definately pick this up immediately and be prepared to get your mind blown.

Average customer rating: Starts off good but then it gets emo and stupid this is cool...

Too Bad You're Beautiful From Autumn to Ashes Manufacturer: Ferret Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Fiction We Live Holding a Wolf by the Ears When Broken Is Easily Fixed From the Depths of Dreams Shadows Are Security ASIN: B0007M22YS Release Date: 2005-03-15

Tracks:

1. Royal Crown -Vs. - Blue Duchess
2. Cherry Kiss
3. Chloroform Perfume
4. Mercury Rising
5. Capeside Rock
6. Take Her to the Music Store
7. Switch
8. Reflections
9. Eulogy for an Angel
10. Short Stories With Tragic Endings
11. Reflection of Anguish on a Face So Innocent [#][Demo Version]
12. Trapped Inside the Cage of My Soul [#][Demo Version]
13. Lie Will Always Defeat the Truth [#][Demo Version]
14. IV [#][Demo Version]

Customer Reviews:

Starts off good but then it gets emo and stupid.......2005-11-30

The first 5 songs are good but then on the 6th song they begin the song by haveing a girl talk to a guy like she's heartbroken and sad about breaking up and in the middle of the eighth song they have a sad guy replying to her and HE'S CRYING. it has other good songs besides the first 5 but the sad breakup talk in songs 6 and 8 killed the album alittle

this is cool..........2005-03-19

This is a good deal if you are a fan of the band, although the artwork for the album and detail put into the booklet is disappointing. Although it contains the lyrics for the songs from "Sin Sorrow and Sadness" it has no artwork from it or any special linier notes from the band for younger/new fan. This more or less just puts off the feeling that this was put together in a hurry to hold people over till the new album. I have my own copy of "Sin Sorrow..." and the only thing it appears they did was clean up the sound just a bit, which is still pretty nice, they did leave that "demo" sound to it though. But as for "artwork" I prefer the original of both albums instead.

Average customer rating: .............. hard to find..but worth it

Too Bad You're Beautiful From Autumn to Ashes Manufacturer: Toys Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0001J0EC4 Release Date: 2004-04-12

Tracks:

1. Royal Crown -Vs. - Blue Duchess
2. Cherry Kiss
3. Chloroform Perfume
4. Mercury Rising
5. Capeside Rock
6. Take Her to the Music Store
7. Switch
8. Reflections
9. Eulogy for an Angel
10. Short Stories With Tragic Endings
11. Reflection of Anguish on a Face So Innocent [#][Demo Version]
12. Trapped Inside the Cage of My Soul [#][Demo Version]
13. Lie Will Always Defeat the Truth [#][Demo Version]
14. IV [#][Demo Version]

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

.....................2004-12-01

This is the same classic albulm. the bonus track is the video for "The Royal Crown -Vs- The Blue Duchess". Unless your a die hard fan, I would say buy the normal version.

hard to find..but worth it.......2004-11-10

too bad ur beautiful was an awesome album ..this version has a
bonus track which also kicks alot of *pooni* BUY IT!

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