Some Action [EP]

1. Drawing Blood

2. Hurt Tonight

3. Gotta Know

4. Pillow Talk

5. Some Action

Some Action,Some Action,Gigantic,Garage Rock Revival,Pop,Post-Grunge,Rock,Rock/Pop,United States of America,boozy, high-energy rock n' roll with no retro pretense.

Average customer rating: The Groovies' best album An Anachronism: Ahead of (and Behind) its Time This came out when? The World Stands Still A Timeless Classic

Shake Some Action The Flamin' Groovies Manufacturer: Aim Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Teenage Head The Flamin' Groovies Now Flamingo Supersnazz Supersneakers ASIN: B0000020T3 Release Date: 1994-09-01

Tracks:

1. Shake Some Action
2. Sometimes
3. Yes It's True
4. St. Louis Blues
5. You Tore Me Down
6. Please Please Girl
7. Let The Boy Rock N' Roll
8. Don't You Lie To Me
9. She Said Yeah
10. I'll Cry Alone
11. Misery
12. I Saw Her
13. Teenage Confidential
14. I Can't Hide

Customer Reviews:

The Groovies' best album.......2006-01-04

I know Roy Loney fans will disagree with me (pointing to "Teenage Head" as the Groovies' finest album), but I considor this to be the band's best album. The Groovies were, at the time, a complete anachronism. Few bands were as unabashedly old fashioned in sound as them. While other bands were making "rock" albums with overloads of synthesizers and production, the Groovies were making albums that sound like they could've come out during the British Invasion. However, this wasn't a bad thing, far from it. The group showed how great classic rock 'n' roll was, rejecting the pretenses that plauged the lame arena rock bands that were popular at the time. Their albums after this were good but inconsistent. Those albums had moments of brilliance, but also had a good amount of filler and uninspired covers. This album, however, is great from start to finish. Not to mention the fact that the title track is, as many people have noted, one of power pop's finest moments. As I stated above, this album was a complete anachronism when it was released. However, they were one of the first bands to do this, paving the way for many subsequent power pop bands and becoming one of America's greatest cult bands. An overlooked masterpeice, this is the best starting place (along with "Groovies Greatest Grooves") to get acquainted with one of America's greatest bands.

An Anachronism: Ahead of (and Behind) its Time.......2005-04-13

I find the seeming obscurity of this album difficult to understand based upon the strength of the title track alone, which is - to put it mildly - brilliant. Shake Some Action (the song) is a pulse-pounding power-pop / proto-punk anthem in the grandest sense; the rest of the album, however, is a bit of a curious anachronism. The Groovies find themselves shying away from the grittier, more raw (often almost sleazy) Stones-esque sound they created on Teenage Head in favor of a more melodic 'Beatles circa 1966' sound - but in 1976! Put side by side with original British Invasion era hits, these songs stand up for themselves, unfortunately they were released ten years too late (and, as such, found primarily only a cult following). One could argue, however, that these songs too were ahead of their time (for everything, particularly musicals fads, work in cycles). Was it not the music of the British Invasion 9as well as American Garage) that was the primary influence on the then burgeoning (in 1976 that is) punk movement? And it would be only a few more years hence that power-pop would make its greatest maks on the music charts with the likes of The Romantics, The Knack, and others doing what The Flamin' Groovies had already done to perfection.

This came out when?.......2002-12-24

This album gets off to a great start with the amazing title track -- you'd think that a solid proto-punk album influenced by British invasion bands was on the way. Well, the sound was certainly influenced by the bands of the British invasion, but not for the better. The Groovies go on to mimic the Beatles on just about every song, finally covering the "Misery" near the end of the album. It's not unlistenable by any means, but it's not original, either. Everyone should be familiar with the first song, but the ones that follow are less memorable.

The World Stands Still.......2001-11-22

I have heard the song "Shake Some Action" some 5,000 times since 1977, and from the opening notes, and from the moment those first, dark, pulsing notes ring out, the same thing happens: The world stands still, reality drops away, and I am enveloped in a total shivering, dark, throbbing universe of thrill, memory and obsession. Not only is this song one of the greatest pop recordings ever, it is one of the most striking works of art ever created. Absolute perfection. Nothing else on the album is quite as good as the song "Shake Some Action" (whose first five seconds alone are towering, monumental), but very little in all of human creative endeavor quite matches it.

A Timeless Classic.......2001-01-17

When San Francisco's Flamin Groovies went to London to reinvent themselves as neo-mods in the early 70s they teamed up with Dave Edmunds to create one of my all-time and forever top-ten favorite albums. Driving rhythm and classic tunes abound here but the at core of the disc (for me) are the exquisite three-guitar arrangements. Subtle and dense at the same time. Listen to the guitars on "Don't You Lie to Me" or "Shake Some Action." Brilliant. Kudos to both Groovie Cyril Jordan and producer Edmunds. The San Francisco Groovies were cool; greasy and rockin, and the later London Groovie albums have their moments but this one is a masterpiece. Put five plus marks behind my five stars!

Average customer rating:

Shake Some Action The Flamin' Groovies Manufacturer: Dbk Works ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Flamin' Groovies Now Jumpin' in the Night Teenage Head Listen, Listen: The Definitive Collection Fun House ASIN: B0009OORH4 Release Date: 2005-07-26

Tracks:

1. Shake Some Action
2. Sometimes
3. Yes, It's True
4. St. Louis Blues
5. You Tore Me Down
6. Please Please Girl
7. Let the Boy Rock and Roll
8. Don't You Lie to Me
9. She Said Yeah
10. I'll Cry Alone
11. Misery
12. I Saw Her
13. Teenage Confidential
14. I Can't Hide

Average customer rating: A little something different

Symphonic Magic, Vols. 1-4 Manufacturer: Michelle Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Borodin | Borodin, Alexander | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Grieg, Edvard | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sibelius | Sibelius, Jean | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Johann Strauss Sr. | Strauss Sr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Divertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Easy Listening | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Bargain Box Sets | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Bargain Box Sets | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Bargain Box Sets | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Symphonic Suites of the Animated Classics Heigh-Ho! Mozart ASIN: B0000011KK Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

1. The Circle of Life - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
2. I Just Can't Wait To Be King - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
3. Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
4. The Lion Sleeps Tonight - City of Prague Phil/Colin Frechter
5. Hakuna Matata - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
6. Carnival of the Animals: Introduction-Royal March of the Lion - American PO/Barry Faldner
7. Carnival of the Animals: Wild Asses - American PO/Barry Faldner
8. Carnival of the Animals: The Aquarium - American PO/Barry Faldner
9. Carnival of the Animals: Aviary - American PO/Barry Faldner
10. Carnival of the Animals: The Swan - American PO/Barry Faldner
11. Carnival of the Animals: Finale - American PO/Barry Faldner
12. William Tell Overture - Ljublijana SO/Anton Nanut
13. Radetsky March - Sofia SO/Barry Faldner
14. Give a Little Whistle - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
15. When You Wish Upon A Star - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
16. I've Got No Strings - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
17. Turn Of The Old Music Box - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
18. Hi Diddle-dee-dee (an Actor's Life for Me) - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
19. When You Wish Upon A Star (reprise) - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
20. Symphonie Fantastique: March of the Scaffold - Ljublijana SO/Anton Nanut
21. Hebrides Ov Op.26: Fingal's Cave - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
22. The Magic Flute Ov, K.620 - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih

Tracks:

1. (Just) Whistle While You Work - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
2. I'm Wishing - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
3. With A Smile And A Song - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
4. Some Day My Prince Will Come - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
5. One Song - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
6. Heigh-Ho - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
7. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Miniature Ov - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
8. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: March - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
9. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
10. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Russian Dance - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
11. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Arabian Dance - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
12. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Chinese Dance - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
13. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Dance of the Pipe Flutes - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
14. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Waltz of the Flowers - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
15. Colonel Hathi's March - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
16. The Bare Necessities - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
17. I Wanna Be Just Like You - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
18. Poet and Peasant Ov - Ljublijana SO/Anton Nanut
19. 'L'Arlesienne' Ste No.2: Farandole - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
20. The Love of Three Oranges March - American PO/Barry Faldner
21. Finlandia - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
22. 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' (A Little Night Music) (Ser in G, K.525 Allegro) - Ljublijana SO/Alexander Von Pitamic

Tracks:

1. Belle - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
2. Beauty and the Beast - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
3. Be Our Guest - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
4. The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Ste, Op.66: Introduction, The Tree Fairy - Volgograd SO/Edward Serov
5. The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Ste, Op.66: Adagio, Pas d'action - Volgograd SO/Edward Serov
6. The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Ste, Op.66: Pas de caricature - Volgograd SO/Edward Serov
7. The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Ste, Op.66: Panorama - Volgograd SO/Edward Serov
8. The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Ste, Op.66: Waltz - Volgograd SO/Edward Serov
9. Arabian Nights - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
10. Prince Ali - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
11. A Whole New World - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
12. One Jump Ahead - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
13. Scheherazade, Op.35: The Sea and Sinbad's Ship - Ljublijana SO/Anton Nanut
14. Dumbo Overture - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
15. March Militaire - Sofia SO/Barry Faldner
16. 'Peer Gynt' Ste No.1, Op.46: In The Hall of the Mountain King - Ljublijana SO/Andrew Schenck
17. Light Cavalry Ov - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih

Tracks:

1. If I Knew You - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
2. Just Around The River Bend - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
3. Colours Of The Wind - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
4. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andantino (Peter) - American PO/Barry Faldner
5. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Allegro (The Bird) - American PO/Barry Faldner
6. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Moderato No.11 (The Cat) - American PO/Barry Faldner
7. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Poco Pin Andante No.15 (The Grandfather) - American PO/Barry Faldner
8. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andantino, Come Prima No.17 (Peter) - American PO/Barry Faldner
9. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andante No.18 (The Grandfather) - American PO/Barry Faldner
10. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andante Molto No.19 (The Wolf) - American PO/Barry Faldner
11. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andante No.24 (The Duck) - American PO/Barry Faldner
12. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Vivo No.30 (The Bird) - American PO/Barry Faldner
13. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Poco Meno Mosso-Moderato No.35 (Peter) - American PO/Barry Faldner
14. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Allegro Moderato No.39 (The Hunters) - American PO/Barry Faldner
15. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andante No.41 (Peter) - American PO/Barry Faldner
16. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Sostenuto-Listesso Tempo No.48... - American PO/Barry Faldner
17. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andante-End No.53 (Peter) - American PO/Barry Faldner
18. Swan Lake Ballet: Scene (moderato) - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
19. Swan Lake Ballet: Waltz - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
20. Swan Lake Ballet: Swan Dance (allegro moderato) - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
21. Swan Lake Ballet: Scene (andante) - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
22. Swan Lake Ballet: Czardas (moderato) - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
23. Bibbidi-Bobbodi-Boo - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
24. A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
25. We Can Do It - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
26. So This Is Love (Cinderella Waltz) - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
27. 'Carmen Ste' No.1: The Toreadors - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
28. In the Steppes of Central Asia - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
29. 1812 Ov, Op.49 (finale) - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
30. Marriage of Figaro Ov, K.492 - Ljublijana SO/Anton Nanut

Customer Reviews:

A little something different.......2007-01-10

I enjoyed this music and am using some of it to choreograph a little different "Disney" for my students.I think it will come in handy in the future as well.

Average customer rating:

Shake Some Action! Shake Some Action! Manufacturer: Satellite 451 Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Sails About Time! Definitive Mod-Pop Collection 1966-68 Because of the Times Back to the Story Never Hear the End of It ASIN: B000M345EC Release Date: 2007-01-16

Tracks:

1. Sound Of Your Mind
2. Complicated
3. I Can See Where This Is Going Now
4. Orange Peel
5. Damaged
6. Without You
7. Not Even Close
8. Couldn't Help Yourself
9. You've Got It Made
10. Wasting Time
11. Someone Else's Friend
12. What You Want Me To Do

Product Description

Shake Some Action! is a dynamic power-pop band from Seattle. Their debut CD showcases songwriter James Hall's talent for writing insanely catchy three minute pop songs, from the gorgeous Rickenbacker jangle of "Complicated" and "Someone Else's Friend" to the melodic crunch of "I Can See Where This Is Going Now" and "Damaged" to the downright snarl of "What You Want Me To Do". Fans of power-pop and British Invasion are well advised to take a listen.

Average customer rating: Bootleg Rare Groovies Knowledge helps Clueless Collection

Shake Some Action Live with the Flamin' Groovies The Flamin Groovies Manufacturer: Dressed to Kill ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000K2KD Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

1. Kicks
2. Bittersweet
3. I Can't Hide
4. Money
5. Call Me Lightning
6. Shake Some Action
7. Slow Death
8. Teenage Head [Live]
9. Slow Down
10. Tallahassee Lassie
11. Rule My Head
12. Shakin'
13. Teenage Head [Live]
14. I Can't Hide [Live]
15. Million Miles Away [Live]
16. Shakin' [Live]
17. Somebody's Fool [Live]
18. Feel a Whole Lot Better [Live]

Tracks:

1. Slow Death [Live]
2. In the U.S.A. [Live]
3. Slow Down [Live]
4. Ju Ju Man [Live]
5. Teacher Teacher [Live]
6. Almost Grown [Live]
7. Can't Stay Away from You [Live]
8. Bittersweet [Live]
9. Golden Clouds
10. Slide
11. Prelude in a Flat to Afternoon of a Pud
12. I'm Drowning
13. Babes in the Sky
14. Love Time
15. My Yada
16. You Tore Me Down
17. Milk Cow Blues

Customer Reviews:

Bootleg.......2004-04-06

Yes, another bootleg of the Flamin' Groovies. This band has been ripped off repeatedly by the scumbag record labels. Don't support the bootleggers, support the artists. Buy a copy of "Groovies Greatest Grooves" or Norton's "Slow Death" instead.

Rare Groovies.......2001-07-11

This collection does have a purpose, but you have to dig to find it since the discs don't come with liner notes. The first half of disc 1 includes all the studio tracks cut in Australia in 1986 to capitalize on the Groovies tour down-under (it shows the influence of punk on the band's sound). The second half of disc 1 and the first half of disc 2 include a live recording of the Groovies at a 1987 music festival in Spain (the quality is quite good for a live set and was recorded by Dave Edmunds -- of "Shake Some Action" fame). The last half of disc 2 consists of the entire first Groovies album from 1968 (great Loney material!). My first impulse is to give it three stars for lack of information about such different sounding stuff. But the Groovies themselves -- and the price -- overcome reservations on that count. So, four stars it is. Enjoy!

Knowledge helps.......2001-07-10

I agree with the previous reviewer that this collection is confusing. But once you know the sources for the tracks the collection makes some sense and gives you a good sense of the history of the Groovies. The first section contains studio material from the mid-seventies and shows the influences of punk on the (post-Loney)band's sound. The live tracks that span the second half of disc one and the first half of disc two come from the nineties Groovies. The sound is pretty good for a live recording and is fun enough for a casual listen. The last section (except for the final two tracks, which I believe are also from the mid-seventies) is the complete set of the Loney-era Groovies limited edition first album from 1968. Great historical stuff that shows where the band was headed. Enjoy.

Clueless Collection.......2000-08-31

This compilation seems to have randomly tossed together 2 CDs worth of material without so much as a hint of their genius. There are exactly two cuts listed here, "You Tore Me Down" and the immortal "Shake Some Action" that deserve a place on this release. Where are "Between the Lines", "Sometimes", "Yes It's True" and a plethora of other great Groovies grooves? This set is incomprehensible. Get "Groovies' Greatest Grooves" and get happy.

Average customer rating:

The Band That Sucked the Life Out of Rock 'n Roll and Killed Itself in the Process Some Action Manufacturer: Gigantic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Some Action Fix My Brain BBC in Session The Good, the Bad & the Queen Our Earthly Pleasures ASIN: B000HCPSWQ Release Date: 2006-10-03

Tracks:

1. Live and Learn
2. Take Your Medicine
3. Out of Here
4. Done with You
5. STAB
6. What's It Gonna Take
7. Give It Back to the Animals
8. Don't You Look for Me
9. Double Cross My Heart
10. In the Shit
11. Fine China

Album Description

Broken Bottles, broken instruments, broken bones, broken hearts - the only thing Some Action might ever fix is rock and roll. "This is what a real punk rock band should sound like" - Maximum Rock n Roll

Average customer rating: awesome... i wish they had an Ep this sounds like an eargasm Beer, bruises, and butts Lights...camera...SOME ACTION!!!

Some Action Some Action Manufacturer: Gigantic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Band That Sucked the Life Out of Rock 'n Roll and Killed Itself in the Process ASIN: B000255LVQ Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

1. Drawing Blood
2. Hurt Tonight
3. Gotta Know
4. Pillow Talk
5. Some Action

Customer Reviews:

awesome... i wish they had an Ep this sounds like an eargasm.......2005-12-12

omfg i picked up this album not even knowing or having heard them before just cause i had 8 bucks and i needed something to listen too. i was pleasently surprised with this album its very cool its loud blaring and how punk should sound like (wtf were you thinking jacob they dont look emo you nasty skank)

Beer, bruises, and butts.......2004-09-21

Coming out of New York the way only a true band should...With no money and nothing but dreams. Ian's vocals are crushing, but Ethan's guitar takes this music to an incredible level. Have to be biased on this review, cause i've heard them live, and I've been following their music for the past three years. This CD was well worth the wait, and now, we can only hope for more.

Lights...camera...SOME ACTION!!!.......2004-07-15

Raw, dirty, absolutely crashing sound. A sweet cross-section of
the early Dickies mixed with the garagey chaos of Halo of Flies,
all thrown together with a buzzsaw guitar reminiscent of late 70's Buzzcocks/999. Vocalist Ian Magee has that wailing Jaggeresque howl...you've heard it before, yet quite swaggeringly original. Way cooler than those other NYC garage
punk "saviors" the Jokes...I mean, the Strokes. As unpolished
as your pair of Buster Browns' you used to run through puddles

with in 2nd grade. Finally, it's great to be from NYC again.

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Gotta Get Some Action The Hellacopters Manufacturer: White Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000B2WF Release Date: 2006-01-16

Tracks:

1. Freeway to Hell
2. Ghoul School
3. Low Down Shakin' Chills

Average customer rating: Goodbye Flatland Canada's version of REM 54 40 "Goodbye Flatland - Hello More Good Stuff"

Goodbye Flatland 54-40 Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Jangle Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00009WQW3 Release Date: 2003-12-16

Tracks:

1. Ride
2. Animal In Pain
3. Take Me Out
4. Hope The Hell I Havent Died
5. Not Enough To Make You Happy
6. Who Is Sylvia
7. Broken Girl
8. Goodbye Flatland
9. Secret
10. Giants
11. Seventeen On
12. Wish I Knew

Album Description

Goodbye Flatland - Track by Track

Ride - This is the kind of song that demands to be put at the front of the line. Hook heavy supercharged mid tempo crunchy rocker with an intriguing cohesion of sonic elements. All the science, art and soul that goes into bringing a rock song to life finds some representation in this mix. It raises the curtain and serves notice that 54 40 is in the house

Animal in Pain - This nugget rockets into outer aural space like a bat out of hell on a particularly hot day. Osborne pushes his upper register to the max and is rewarded for living on the edge. The song kind of demanded it," says Osborne I tried to sing it lower but it just wasn't as alive as the music track was...so I had to push it." It's loud, rowdy and playful. Any song that can work "Bedrock" into the mix more than worthy...hell - proof positive that 54 40 can rock it with the best of them. Note the sampled drum loop that kicks off Animal in Pain and sets the tone for the track. "It's from and old single from 1965, that Allen, our manager had kicking around the studio. The band was called The Grasshoppers and the song was called Mod Socks," says Osborne. " Allen alerted me to it suggesting it would worth considering if we were ever looking for a beat to play around with. Once I heard it - yeah...this is cool."

Take Me Out - What's cool about this track is that it evokes the sweet scent of vintage Euro-pop but without any of the goofy stuff. It rolls as it rocks. Osborne's lead vocal cut like a knife, Johnson' s beat is relentless and everything else just seem to hit all the right notes in this instant classic. A majestic sampled loop of an 19th century spiritual hymn sets the mood and the band takes care of the rest.

Hope The Hell I Haven't Died - The band gets revs up its engine for this four on the floor rocker - churning the sacred power chord into their own groovy brew. Osbornes' ability to infuse irony in his timbre allows him to paint an animated stroke across what is a rather dark lyric. Some nifty production with cascading counter melodies makes it even better.

Not Enough To Make You Happy - The band paints happiness deep black or at least deep blue. A crawling and very eerie guitar line only adds to menace of the driving beat. More sonic strokes of secondary harmony push the groove into a deep dark pocket. Watch your step.

Who Is Sylvia - The acoustic guitar makes it's first headline appearance to help Osborne tell the tale of Sylvia - whoever she is? The implied sense that something bad just happened or is about to happen gives this cut some mojo. A solid album track.

Broken Girl - A sadly beautiful melody that builds into a massive chorus and powerful performance. It's a serious song that demands your attention and heart.

Goodbye Flatland - It begins in a stark barren almost black and white place. A kind of neo folk and thoughtful passage of time vibe that ultimately kicks into wild funhouse ride of pure rock power. It's a surprise and effective.

Secret - The band manages to jangle without needing to jingle on this track which is a nifty trick - very meaty beaty big and bouncy. A tasty keyboard performance gives the mix just enough of twist to keep spinning in the right direction.

Giants - There's a guitar hook on this track that could land Moby Dick. Breezy acoustic treatment lets this track breath easy and achieve a very comfortable cruising altitude - it's a good ride.

Seventeen On - The Chorus treatment showcase the producer vision Osborne brought to the project. He's painting with sound. It's a compelling technique - a very subtle tractor beam that draws you in.

I Wish I Knew This is definitive and classic 54-40 tune. Relentless power and rhythm from drummer Matt Johnson and bassist Brad Merritt, the crafty edge of Phil Comparelli's guitar work and the signature phrasing, timbre and lyrical muse of lead singer Neil Osborne The bands goes out rocking, in balance and

Album Description

Vancouver's 54-40 takes their name from James K. Polk's presidential campaign slogan ''Fifty-Four Forty or Fight,'' which sought to expand the U.S. border northward. 54-40 formed in 1981, and by the time the band's self-titled album in 1986 arrived, their folk/roots approach had earned them favorable comparisons to R.E.M. Subsequent albums found the band moving into harder-edged territory. This is their 2003 album on Smilin' Buddha.

Customer Reviews:

Goodbye Flatland.......2004-03-23

Another amazing release by a talented band. These guys never cease to amaze me with their lyrics, melodies, and sounds. Ok, so they are one of my favorites, but if you have other 54-40 CD's, then you'll know what I mean. I wonder why these guys aren't giants in the industry, but then again, I like them the way they are. This CD features such gems as Giants, Ride, and Seventeen On. Oh ya, Animal In Pain, is a riot! With so much intellegint rock packed into one CD, I feel I've stolen something. Keep up the good work guys!

Canada's version of REM.......2003-09-12

54-40 don't really sound like REM. That is not the point. The point is that for years 54-40 has put out consistantly good music that ranges in style from straight ahead rockers to alt country influenced. Kind of like REM, good music, different styles, etc. But somehow success in the US has eluded 54-40.

All that being said Flatland is a very worthy CD. Some first rate stuff and the only reason it dosen't get 5 is that nothing can compare to their first CD the self titled 54-40. Give the boys from North of the border a listen, you will like what you hear.

54 40 "Goodbye Flatland - Hello More Good Stuff".......2003-08-25

54 40 keeps churning out listener friendly music. Neil Osborne's infectious hooks continue on this album.

Average customer rating:

Time 4 Some Action Deli Manufacturer: Avex Trax ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000A5HM56 Release Date: 2005-09-27

Album Description

Japanese pressing contains 11 tracks including 'Angelic Wind' & 'Light & Dark'. Avex. 2005.

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