Bridge [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Product Description
Japanese remastered reissue packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve. Details TBA. Sony. 2004.

Bridge,Billy Joel,Sony,Pop,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Simon & Garfunkel at their finest..... Bridge culmination of their evolution into pop music artists great music 4.5 stars: Good album that falls apart at the end

Bridge Over Troubled Water Simon & Garfunkel Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sounds of Silence Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Bookends Wednesday Morning, 3 AM Simon & Garfunkel - Greatest Hits ASIN: B00005NKKZ Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

1. Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
3. Cecilia
4. Keep The Customer Satisfied
5. So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright
6. The Boxer
7. Baby Driver
8. The Only Living Boy In New York
9. Why Don't You Write Me
10. Bye Bye Love
11. Song For The Asking
12. Feuilles-O
13. Bridge Over Troubled Water

Amazon.com essential recording

No one can say Simon & Garfunkel went out with a whimper. The popular duo's 1970 swan song produced four hit singles and won six Grammy awards, including Record, Album, and Song of the Year. An involving mix of sweeping epics ("The Boxer," the title track) and breezy throwaways (a live cover of the Everly Brothers' "Bye Bye Love," the rock & roll trifle "Baby Driver"), Bridge was one of the most popular albums of its era. What's particularly striking about this collection is how brightly lesser-acclaimed songs like "So Long Frank Lloyd Wright" and the gorgeous "The Only Living Boy in New York" shine. (The 2001 reissue adds a pair of demos to the original work, including the traditional "Feuilles-O.")--Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Simon & Garfunkel at their finest............2007-06-08

BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER was my introduction to Simon & Garfunkel, as a young child. We owned the original vinyl edition, and I am (honestly) surprised that I didn't wear a hole through it! That's how often I lstened to it. Quickly, I memorized most of the songs and was constantly singing along to Art Garfunkel's light falsetto, that blended so well with Paul Simon's steadfast, slightly lower voice, in their singing duo. This album is filled with classic S&G songs that still remain very well known today. The title song is gorgeous and haunting, "El Condor Pasa" is their English language take on a traditional Incan melody rich with powerful lyrics, "Cecilia" is upbeat and syncopated, "The Boxer" can still bring tears to my eyes, and the rest of the songs are equally compelling (for different reasons). There are layers of brilliance, on BRIDGE, in the arrangements, delivery, and melody that carry the body of work with power and grace. I am sure you will agree and that is why I can't reccomend this masterpiece more.

Bridge.......2007-05-12

this album reminds me of my childhood. It is the ultimate Simon and Garfunkle album.

culmination of their evolution into pop music artists.......2007-03-07

As my title states, I believe this album is the culmination of S&G's evolution from a message-driven anti-war folk duo to phenomenal pop music artists. Some may find that evolution distasteful, even a betrayal of what their previous work accomplished. For me, what overcomes such thoughts is the simple beauty of the music. Yes, the title track sounds a bit overproduced, but the message and feeling still come through loud and clear, and no other performer of this song has come close to conveying what S&G were able to in their original recording.
El Condor Pasa brought Peruvian music to the pop world, an inkling of Paul Simon's later penchant for integrating world music into his work. My mother will forever quote the second line of that song when she wants to motivate me to do something ("I'd rather be a hammer than a nail"), and I guarantee that that song, as well as almost every other one on the album, will be remembered long after we are all gone.
One of the much criticized tracks in this forum has been "So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright". It happens to be one of my all time favorite recordings. Mr Wright was and is a hero to me, standing for American originality, defiance of the status quo; the song is a fitting tribute. It is stunning in its simplicity, and Garfunkel's vocals are unmatched in their angelic tenor. And what pop or rock guitarist today could play the lovely guitar part in this song?
The rest are memorable, except for their live cover of "bye bye love", which, I will agree with others here, was a mistake to throw in. Certainly in my top 10 albums of all time.

great music.......2007-03-04

What a *fantastic* emotional album Bridge Over Troubled Water is. It's almost funny to me that this album was released almost on the same date as Black Sabbath's debut! This just goes to show how diverse and interesting the rock scene was back in the late 60's and 70's.

Anyone who loves taking an emotional roller-coaster ride will get a HUGE amount of satisfaction out of this album. Simply put- a must have. You will love this album now, and probably for the rest of your life. Buy it right now.

4.5 stars: Good album that falls apart at the end.......2006-10-05

A lot to like here, the very best songs being the legendary title track, the Boxer and The Only Living Boy in New York - Cecilia, El Condor Pasa, Baby Driver and Try to Keep the Customer Satisfied are also good songs. But some of these songs fall apart, particularly the last three: Song for the Asking feels incomplete; Why Don't You Write Me is a throwaway; the live cover of Bye Bye Love doesn't add much. Probably their best, though Bookends is also quite good.

Average customer rating: The music is good but the movie is better A grand sountrack... Lord of the Rings Original Soundtracks, films 1 and 3 Awe inspiring! It is the best of the three CDs!!!

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl Gladiator: Music from the Motion Picture Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B00005QZWI Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

1. The Prophecy
2. Concerning Hobbits
3. The Shadow Of The Past
4. The Treason Of Isengard
5. The Black Rider
6. At The Sign Of The Prancing Pony
7. A Knife In The Dark
8. Flight To The Ford
9. Many Meetings
10. The Council Of Elrond [featuring the song "Aniron (Theme For Aragorn And Arwen)" composed & performed by Enya]
11. The Ring Goes South
12. A Journey In The Dark
13. The Bridge Of Khazad Dum
14. Lothlorien
15. The Great River
16. Amon Hen
17. The Breaking Of The Fellowship
18. May It Be [composed & performed by Enya]

Amazon.com

Score composer Howard Shore has informed this first installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy with his distinctly modern sensibilities. Revolving loosely around a brief, heroic brass theme, this epic is infused with a powerful rhythmic thrust and a musical range that encompasses centuries (from the Renaissance pastoralism of "Concerning Hobbits" to the fiery, Prokofiev-influenced drama of "A Knife in the Dark"). Key to the score's sense of mystery and magical place are the rich choral passages that are interspersed throughout, some so ominously gothic they make The Phantom Menace's "Duel of the Fates" sound almost sunny by comparison. Enya's contributions ("The Council of Elrond" and the song "May It Be") add a sense of organic tranquility, but it's Shore's Wagnerian-scaled orchestral score that should long be cherished by admirers of film music and hobbits alike. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

The music is good but the movie is better.......2007-04-10

I really enjoyed the 3 series of The Lord of the Rings movie so I wanted the music. The soundtracks are good but if you like the movie the soundtracks watch the movie. They remind you of certain parts in the movie like the song Concerning Hobbits. The song is whimsical. Enyna has a great voice, very haunting. The Ring Goes South is another favorite of mine. I can enjoy these soundtracks as classical or dramatic music. I bought them because I loved the Lord of the Rings which has many similarities to Braveheart. Bravery, courage, strength, honesty, selflessness, love and other good human qualities people try to attain and admire them in the people and movies they view.

A grand sountrack..........2007-01-10

One of Howard Shore's best soundtracks around. The music is strong enough to tell its own separate story apart from FOTR. You will never tire of the heart-pounding excitement from The Bridge of Kazaad-Dum track.

Lord of the Rings Original Soundtracks, films 1 and 3.......2006-11-08

Having made an earlier mistake of buying 2 C.D.'s which were not original soundtrack, I can truthfully say these are the best. If you are a Lord of the Rings fan, look no further - no one does it better than The London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer Howard Shore. You will be back in Middle Earth reliving all those wonderful scenes. I bought only The Fellowship of the Ring and The Return of the King from Amazon.com because I already had the Two Towers from Amazon.co.uk and I would recommend all three - magical.

Awe inspiring!.......2006-10-02

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Howard Shore's magnificent score for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy? A soundtrack can define the whole atmosphere of a film, and this fully orchestrated work certainly does that with sweep, splendor and wonder, alternately humanizing (hobbit-izing?) the characters, imbuing the landscape with magic and capturing the world-shaking impact of events of mythic proportions. And this was no easy task considering the iconoclastic status of the story and the superb quality of Peter Jackson's filmmaking. This is a truly a soundtrack for the ages--a fitting accompaniment to a film for the ages! Every aspect of life, from the extreme to the mundane, is captured in this music. Listening to it can make every remembered moment of the movie come alive again in your mind, from the most horrific battle to the smallest moment of humor or kindness. I think this first one is my favorite of the three "Lord of the Rings" soundtracks. I enjoy the juxtaposition of the lighter moments, like the sweet, simple hobbit theme, with the grander and more menacing sections of the music. (That despite the fact that said hobbit theme begins exactly like the first phrase of the Protestant hymn "This Is My Father's World," which prompts me to think of the hobbits trouping off to Sunday school every time I hear it. But now when I hear the hymn, I think of Lord of the Rings, so I suppose all's fair!) What impressed me most as I watched "The Fellowship of the Ring" was how scary the music was when the hobbits were being pursued. Those relentless drums and eerily screaming drums made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, even though I knew the story like the back of my hand and knew for a fact that the poor little heroes would manage to escape. But the music truly made me wonder otherwise ... Now that's good composition! And the fact that the filmmakers chose to include background music in so many of the scenes, almost continuously ... well, that's just good filmmaking! The other impressive thing about Howard Shore's score is how the voicing and repeating motifs tie the whole thing together, like the finest of symphonies. The total effect is utterly convincing and utterly transporting. Peter Jackson chose well when he picked Shore as his score writer. Very, very well! Be sure to get the scores from the other two movies in the trilogy as well - "The Two Towers" and "Return of the King." They seem to be available in no end of different packagings, including ones with bonus DVDs about the creation of the score. Also, make sure to get the extended edition DVDs of the movie itself, with hours and hours of fascinating commentaries and behind-the-scenes documentaries about the making of the films. Truly a bargain at any price! And for more seminal soundtracks, try John Williams' defining scores for the "Star Wars" series and Basil Poledouris's spectacular score for the original "Conan the Barbarian."

It is the best of the three CDs!!!.......2006-09-10

For me, the music of the first sequel is my favourite since this is also the sequel that I prefer in the trilogy (I remember being blown away by the quality of this movie, the actors, the setting, the action scenes, the special effects, the moving relationships between all the characters and of coourse the music)
I think that the other CDs are a bit repetitive once you've got this one, even if I still like the music of the second soundtrack 'The Two Towers'. As for the 3rd sequel, I seldom listen to it as there is only one track that I like, 'The Return of the King'.
Now, this first CD of the trilogy is actually very good. Thanks to Enya, it is haunting and the songs are beautiful. There are a few eery but melodious songs like 'The Council of Elrond', 'Lothlorien', 'May it Be'. I love the change of tempo, the balance between fast and slow movements in 'A Knife in the Dark', 'Flight to the ford', and 'Amon Hen' which is my favourite piece (the Death of Boromir) with the oboe sound mixed with the beat of the drums and finaly the haunting voice of the singer. Track 17 is also worth listening. I like this CD because you've got different tempos and melodies and Anya is a great singer to me. But I also enjoy listening to Emiliana Torrini's song 'Gollum's Song'in the second soundtrack...

Average customer rating: Disney doesn't do soundtracks What a disappointment Don't be so down on this album! I Love It Where's Zooey!?!

Bridge to Terabithia Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | 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: Bridge to Terabithia (Widescreen Edition) Bridge to Terabithia Bridge to Terabithia (Movie Tie-in) No Ordinary Girl Meet the Robinsons ASIN: B000M5B6P6 Release Date: 2007-02-13

Tracks:

1. I Learned From You - Miley Cyrus
2. Try - Hayden Panettiere
3. Keep Your Mind Wide Open - AnnaSophia Robb
4. A Place For Us - Leigh Nash And Tyler James
5. Another Layer - Jon McLaughlin
6. Shine - The Skies Of America
7. Look Thorugh My Eyes - Everlife
8. Right Here - Jeremy Camp
9. When You Love Someone - Bethany Dillon
10. Seeing Terabitha - Aaron Zigman
11. Into The Forest - Aaron Zigman
12. The Battle - Aaron Zigman
13. Jesse's Bridge - Aaron Zigman

Amazon.com

If the Bridge to Terabithia soundtrack skims the surface of the movie instead of mining for the richest material, it wasn't necessarily a bad move on the producers' part--given the film's 12-and-under target audience, the disc amounts to a snug fit for kids who walk out of a matinee wishing to extend the uplifting mood. And with a trove of songs this good, the grown-ups in their lives shouldn't have much of a problem listening in, even if they're only awaiting Aaron Zigman's four majestic disc-closing score selections. Of the nine bubble-gummish tracks aimed squarely at grade-schoolers, several come across as radio-ready: Jeremy Camp's "Right Here" is crazy-catchy, Jon McLaughlin's "Another Layer" avoids laying on the message too thick, and Miley Cyrus, a.k.a. Hannah Montana, handles herself with Hilary Duff-reminiscent poise on the charming "I Learned from You." Lament the shortened score if you will, but there's still a lot to like here. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Disney doesn't do soundtracks.......2007-06-27

This is not the first time that the Disney Corporation has blown a soundtrack. I really think that they don't know how to do a good soundtrack anymore. They seem so concerned about making it palatable to the tweens that they forget that they paid someone good money to actually write a background score. All they seem concerned about is including some pop tunes because they must think this sells soundtracks. Well, if anyone is listening out there in the world of Disney - people who collect soundtracks would have liked to have gotten one for this movie. There are about 74 minutes available on a CD - why not go ahead and fill them with both the pop stuff and the actual score. Disney either forgets the score (like they did for this movie) - or only includes a paltry amount (maybe 30-40 minutes). Somebody at Disney better wake up - and maybe release a complete score for this movie - otherwise, you're better off skipping this mess.

What a disappointment.......2007-05-20

What a let down - such wonderful music in the movie - most of it, the reason I wanted to buy the soundtrack - is not on the soundtrack!

Don't be so down on this album!.......2007-04-01

As an older fan of the book Bridge To Terabithia, (I first read it as a kid over 25 years ago) I was skeptical about the movie. It turned out to be wonderful! As a classicly trained musician and fan of film scores, I was skeptical about the soundtrack album, which I knew would be geared toward kids, not soundtrack album collectors.

This album contains mostly pop songs, only a couple of which were used in the movie. I'm not a fan of today's pop music, and I'd never heard of any of the artists on this album. But I would not call the songs bubblegum or a disaster! They were a lot better than I thought they'd be. The lyrics are sweet, moving, and uplifting, and fit in well with the themes of the movie. The music is also uplifting and quite catchy.

The best part, of course, is the small selection of pieces from Aaron Zigman's film score, which is one of the best scores I've heard in a long time. Disney really dropped the ball by including only a small fraction of Zigman's score on this album. Fortunately, they chose some of the best parts of the score, including the enchanting Into The Forest and the soaring, breathtaking The Battle. Jesse's Bridge, which closes the album, is one of the most moving pieces of instrumental music you will ever hear.

It's a shame that Disney didn't add more of Aaron Zigman's score to this album. There was plenty of room - as it is now, the album only runs about 48 minutes. Because there's so little of the actual soundtrack on this album, I can't give it a five-star rating. But it's still a good album and worthy of four stars.

Don't be so down on this album! Listen to it, if only for the precious few tracks of Aaron Zigman's beautiful score. And the quality of the pop songs just might surprise you.

I Love It.......2007-03-15

This Soundtrack Is Beautiful Along With The Movie Nobody Likes The Soundtrack Or Movie Simply Because It Has Positive Meaning Nobody In Todays World Likes Movies Or Music Unless It's Filled With Sex, Gore, Or Strong Language I Guess I Must Be The Only One Left In This World That Likes Clean Wholsome Music Oh Well Your Loss

Where's Zooey!?!.......2007-03-11

This CD misses by a long shot by not including the classics that Zooey sung in the classroom with the kids. But what do you expect from a Disney production, to just look for an opportunity for them to promote their own recording artists! As for kids not being able to handle any "deep" songs, just take a look at the soundtracks for movies like "Shrek" and "Hoodwinked" where they show you can have great music soundtracks that appeals to a wide age range. Disney, once again you fall short on the soundtrack side.

Average customer rating: Robin Trower's "Bridge of Sighs": An underrated Masterpiece! Never loses it's edge. Bridge of Sighs awesome rock Grab Your "Blues Preacher" Pedal.....

Bridge of Sighs Robin Trower Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Montrose Long Misty Days/In City Dreams Essential Blow by Blow Living Out of Time: Live ASIN: B00000JPYD Release Date: 1999-08-10

Tracks:

1. Day Of The Eagle
2. Bridge Of Sighs
3. In This Place
4. Fool And Me, The
5. Too Rolling Stoned
6. About To Begin
7. Lady Love
8. Little Bit Of Sympathy
9. "Lady Love - (bonus track, live)
10. Bridge Of Sighs - (bonus track, live)
11. Too Rolling Stoned - (bonus track, live)
12. Day Of The Eagle - (bonus track, live)
13. Little Bit Of Sympathy - (bonus track, live)

Customer Reviews:

Robin Trower's "Bridge of Sighs": An underrated Masterpiece!.......2007-06-09

This is probably the most mature heavy metal guitar album ever made. This record has so much class. I didn't really follow Robin Trower that much but I can honestly say that this has to be his most important and most successful album. Even more so than anything he's ever done with Procol Harum, beforehand.

First of all, remember, Robin Trower is the guitarist on this album. The actual vocalist is James Dewar whom of which most people wouldn't even be aware of. Robin Trower has actually enjoyed a good 20 years of recorded music. Even in 1988, Robin Trower had a Top 200 album called "Take What You Need". But, this album of "Bridge of Sighs" probably continues to get the most airplay on album rock radio, even to this day. "For Earth Below" probably sold very well based on high anticipation because it followed "Bridge of Sighs".

The main rock staples on this album are the title track, plus "Day of the Eagle", and the great late night acid drenched trance and funk rocker "Too Rolling Stoned". But I enjoy every track on this album. I've had this CD on several different remastering efforts, and I'd have to say the Mobile Fidelity Gold Disc is the best sounding release of this album on CD. Most of the other releases (including the latest remastered CD with bonus live tracks) sound kinda muddy to me. My Mobile Fidelity Gold CD has one unnecessary bonus track which is the 45 single version of "Day of The Eagle". Who needs that? I don't believe FM radio will ever play it.

Anyway, this is one of my own personal Top 10 favorite "guitar rock" albums of all time. I hope you agree too.

Never loses it's edge........2007-05-24

I started playing this CD in my car - my kids (14 & 15) (okay they're not kids!!!) really enjoy this. Track 1 is my favorite. Track 7 has COWBELLS (Saturday Night Live skit). This stuff is timeless. How does he get so much sound from a guitar, vocals, drum and bass???

Bridge of Sighs.......2007-05-14

I could not be any more pleased with this product. I have now just about run the gamut on this piece of music. I have owned it in vinyl, cassette, and now CD. Unfortunately by the time I bought the album, I was too cheap to buy the 8 track of it or I would have the Golden Sombrero! It is every bit as dynamic, clean, soulful and powerful as back in the '70's when I first heard my college roommate's album. Dewar's voice is still great and Trower still rocks like nearly nobody else.

awesome rock.......2007-04-30

One of the best hard rock albums of all time. Need I say more.

Grab Your "Blues Preacher" Pedal............2007-04-15

...and have some fun. This may be the finest example of British Blues guitar work ever done. There is not a weak element anywhere on this disc. The vocal, bass and drum work is all solid, but this is about Robin Trower on the guitar. Everybody talks about "Zep II", but I like this better. It's just too bad that Robin Trower never found this kind of magic on any of his other solo releases.

Average customer rating: top 10 Bridge of sighs Trower at his peak Two for One Classic Album

Twice Removed From Yesterday/Bridge Of Sighs Robin Trower Manufacturer: Bgo - Beat Goes on ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock Guitarists | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: For Earth Below/Live Long Misty Days/In City Dreams Caravan To Midnight/Victims Of The Fury B.L.T./Truce Living Out of Time: Live ASIN: B000005RPW Release Date: 1997-03-04

Tracks:

1. I Can't Wait Much Longer
2. Daydream
3. Hannah
4. Man Of The World
5. I Can't Stand It
6. Rock Me Baby Right
7. Twice Removed From Yesterday
8. Sinner's Song
9. Ballerina
10. Day Of The Eagle
11. Bridge Of Sighs
12. In This Place
13. The Fool And Me
14. Too Rolling Stoned
15. About To Begin
16. Lady Love
17. Little Bit Of Sympathy

Album Description

Remastered from the original master tapes, this two-on-one features his Chrysalis albums 'Twice Removed From Yesterday'(1973) and 'Bridge Of Sighs' (1974). 17 tracks total, including 'Can't Wait Much Longer', 'Daydream', 'Bridge Of Sighs' and 'Too Rolling Stoned'. 1996 BGO release. Also features extensive sleeve notes and faithfully restored artwork.

Album Details

Classic Two on 1, features Some of his Best Material Including I Can't Wait Much Longer, Rock Me Baby, Day of the Eagle and Too Rolling Stoned.

Customer Reviews:

top 10.......2007-07-01

Come on.........everyone knows Bridge of Sighs is in the top ten and it includes the first album. Can't go wrong.

Bridge of sighs.......2007-02-12

I loved "bridge of sighs" the first time I heard it. I found many of the other songs enjoyable as well. There are a few songs on this (double) album that are below par for Robin Trower, but it is still a good addition to anyones collection.

Trower at his peak.......2007-01-07

Bridge of Sighs and Twice Removed From Yesterday represent Robin Trower at his peak. Combining with Reg Isidore on drums and the vocals of James Dewar, Trower creates an atmosphere filled with dreamy guitar riffs, while still allowing the vocal talents of Dewar to shine.
The Hendrix influence is obvious, yet this is not a Jimi clone. Trower remains one of the most under-rated guitarists of his generation.

Two for One.......2006-11-04

Classic Trower, including his most well known work Bridge of Sighs. Can't go wrong for the price.

Classic Album.......2006-09-27

Classic album is a term often used in the music industry, but just what defines a classic album? Is it reaching certain sales figures? Is it decided by respected music critics or is it just plain old public opinion. If it is the latter, then in the humble opinion of this member of the public Bridge of Sighs is a classic album, certainly as far as the blues/rock genre is concerned. It contains only eight songs, which was about par for the course back in the early seventies, but each one is a gem and where I'm tempted to skip tracks on some CDs, I have to listen to all the tracks on this one.
It opens with the energetic Day of the Eagle and there's more energy with The Fool and Me and Little Bit of Sympathy. Balance this with the beautiful slow ballads In This Place and About To Begin, add the catchy Lady Love, the rumbling Too Rolling Stoned and the haunting title track and you have all the necessary ingredients for a classic album.
This package also includes the Robin Trower bands debut album Twice Removed From Yesterday. This contains a couple of weaker tracks, notably Ballerina, but also contains a couple of classics, in I Can't Wait Much Longer and Daydream, a personal favourite.
What more can I say! Well, after sampling the virtuoso guitar playing of one of Britain finest, have another listen, to someone who had one of the best voices in music, the late great James Dewar. You'll love it!

Average customer rating: Not the same version that Edge uses Better than Creed. Really. WOW!! Great Album! Bridge to Success

One Day Remains Alter Bridge Manufacturer: Wind-Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Great Divide My Own Prison Weathered Human Clay Greatest Hits (w/ Bonus DVD) ASIN: B0002IU988 Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Find The Real
2. One Day Remains
3. Open your Eyes
4. Burn It Down
5. Metalingus
6. Broken Wings
7. In Loving Memory
8. Down To My Last
9. Watch Your Words
10. Shed My Skin
11. The End Is Here

Album Description

Creed's Mark Tremonti, Scott Phillips, and Brian Marshall re-emerge as ALTER BRIDGE with new singer Myles Kennedy.

Customer Reviews:

Not the same version that Edge uses.......2007-06-20

I'll be honest, I bought this CD because one of the songs, "Metalingus", is the theme song for WWE Wrestler Edge and it was not available on any WWE albums.

The song on the CD is not exactly the same as Edge uses for his entrance. The drum riff used before Edge comes out is at the end of the song here, and the part of the song you hear as he proceeds to the ring is actually over halfway through this version. So, wrestling fans be forewarned.

However it was good to find that I enjoyed the rest of the album. My opinion varies from most in that I did not enjoy Scott Stapp's voice when listening to Creed. To me it kept interfering with what I thought was a really good band playing.

Exit Stapp, enter Miles Kennedy and Creed's former instrumentalists have found a voice that finally compliments their playing in my ears. His voice is more akin to Chris Connell than Stapp and together the new band Alter Bridge shows a lot of potential to me. I say potential because this first album, while great, lacks an indefinable cohesiveness that comes with a band playing together for a while. All this leads me to wait for their sophomore album with much anticipation.

Better than Creed. Really........2007-06-06

This is really a simple album to review. I loved all 3 of Creed's albums, but this album is far, far better than those. Rougher, louder, heavier, Tremonti is absolutely out of his mind on this album. Metalingus might be one of the best songs from this gang, Stapp or no Stapp, and it doesn't even have a guitar solo! Buy it, buy it, you will not be disappointed.

WOW!!.......2007-04-22

This is defiently a DAMN good band!! This singer fits as well as stapp did in my own opinion, has his own feel like stapp does as well. When comparing Stapps new record to this one i say this one beats stapp buy a star and a half.

Great Album!.......2007-03-15

The number one question in most people's minds when they hear of Alter Bridge is; Do they sound like Creed? The answer is no, not really. The song that sounds most like Creed is Open Your Eyes and none of the other songs on the cd sound like Open Your Eyes. Creed had an alternative streak (Say I, Wrong Way, etc) where as Alter Bridge sounds like straight up rock n' roll. The guitar work on this album is VERY VERY good! Myles Kennedy has a great voice. He'll shock you with some of his work, for instance, his last notes on Find the Real. Myles is a tenor and sounds very different compared to Scott Stapp. He's actually quite a better singer than Stapp too. Maybe a little less feel (for some people) but much better singing. The highlights here and when I mean highlights I mean you have to hear these songs at least once in your life are;
Find the Real--Great intro with double bass and solos thrown throughout each and every chorus and solo in the bridge! Blew me away when I first heard it. Hard and heavy but not fast.
One Day Remains--More modern rock than hard rock with an alternative feel. Very and I mean very fast verse riff with a huge flurry of notes. Cool little sweep solo in the bridge. It's a little repetitive but the amazing verse and anthemic chorus will have you singing along.
Metallingus--Very hard and heavy and fast. The closest thing to metal on this cd. The bridge has a very cool start/stop heavy riff with some amazing runs thrown in. Closes out with double bass and heavy guitars that remind me of the bridge.
Broken Wings--Tremonti writes beautiful ballads and here's a darker more bleak sounding ballad than anything he's ever written. Great bluesy fingerpicked intro with a simple verse and chorus that make you feel the MELODY sung by Myles Kennedy. Oh, and even though the guitar work is "simple" it's actually quite complex with some weird sounding chords and octave chord slides that spice up the chorus without making the guitar the highlight.
Shed My Skin--Softer ballad type song. The lyrics are what really get you on this one.
The End is Here--Epic and awesome. Explodes from the verse to the chorus. Middle Eastern sounding with again great runs and riffs. Heavy like Find the Real in the verse (but in the chorus) and with a darker feel than Find the Real. This is THE track on the cd.
The rest of the cd is not as impressive but these tracks are amazing! Alter Bridge definitely has a harder and heavier vibe to them then Creed did. The cd is a mix of hard rock and a softer (but not soft) rock. The guitar work (again) NEEDS to be heard. This cd had me mesmerized for a couple months. The only complaint would be that they need to follow in the vein of Find the Real and The End is Here more than Shed My Skin and a couple other tracks if they really want to do something distinctive from the TYPE of music they've made in the past. Again every song on here is great but it sounds like Alter Bridge tried to move in one direction and then had to compromise a little (with their record label). Their next cd should be all them and I can't wait to hear it.

Bridge to Success.......2007-03-12

After purchasing this cd used a couple of years ago because I didn't want to get burned on another cd that was suppossed to be great with a new lead singer. I was very surprised with this cd and after repeated listens it just got better and better. It usually gets added to my mix when I do a MP3 mix for my car audio. It's just one of those cd's that doesn't get tiring after a couple of listens like so many others do today. It will intersting to see what their sophmore release will be like if they ever work through whatever problems that they've encountered since this release. Time will tell. If you haven't picked this up because Scott Stapp isn't singing lead on it then you're sorely missing out on some great music.

Average customer rating: Nyro Always an originator A nice departure audra is remarkable Building a bridge between pop and broadway

Build a Bridge Audra McDonald Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Grey Gardens - A New Musical (2006 Original Broadway Cast) How Glory Goes Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast) Brian Stokes Mitchell 110 in the Shade (2007 Broadway Revival Cast) ASIN: B000HDR92C Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

1. God Give Me Strength
2. My Stupid Mouth
3. Build A Bridge
4. Cradle And All
5. I Wanna Get Married
6. Dividing Day
7. My Heart
8. Damned Ladies
9. Wonderful You
10. To a Child
11. Bein' Green
12. Tom Cat Goodbye
13. I Think It's Going To Rain Today

Amazon.com

Audra McDonald may well have the best voice and interpretative skills of all current musical-theater singers. This album, though, is oddly disappointing. McDonald's gorgous soprano is as pure as ever, but her feisty attitude and sly sense of humor are less in evidence than on previous recordings (just check out "A Little Bit in Love" on a studio recording of Wonderful Town). On this pared-down sounding outing, the tunes mix pop-rock songwriters both contemporary (John Meyer, Rufus Wainwright, Nellie McKay) and old-school (Neil Young, Laura Nyro, Randy Newman--though Dusty Springfield's version of Newman's "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" remains the definitive one), along with composers from the artier side of musical theater (Adam Guettel, Ricky Ian Gordon). Things start off great with a haunting take on Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello's "God Gave Me Strength." Highlights include a poker-faced version of McKay's parody of 1950s matrimonial bliss, "I Wanna Get Married" and Wainwright's tango-ish "Damned Ladies." But Doug Petty's arrangements and production are too monochromatic, and the songs quickly meld into each other--typically, Nyro's "Tom Cat Goodbye" feels a bit flaccid. Someone please get McDonald a huge orchestra for her next outing. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Album Description

Audra McDonald's Build A Bridge recreates a remarkable program of songs she premiered to great acclaim at the premiere of the American Songbook Series for Jazz at Lincoln Center. As the album title suggests, she combines material from precious young songwriters like Rufus Waiwright, Nellie McKay and even John Mayer with the work of frequent collaborator and Broadway innovator Adam Guettel, Elvis Costello/Burt Bacharach, Laura Nyro, and Randy Newman.

Customer Reviews:

Nyro.......2007-03-04

Not my favorite album of hers, but the Laura Nyro songs alone are worth the price.

Always an originator.......2007-01-28

I have been mostly a fan of Ms. McDonald's Theatre music so this CD filled with pop music selections took some getting use to. But as usual I have been won over by Audra's beautiful voice and musicianship. Her individual style and fearless fresh approach to music making is rare and very special. She has the best voice and technique of any singer singing Broadway and popular music today. She is never afraid to take on a classic associated with another singer( Dusty Springfield's "I think its going to rain today", by Laura Nyro) But let this CD live in your CD player for a while and you'll find yourself finding new joys in it with each new listen.

A nice departure.......2007-01-12

I truly admire Audra for constantly seeking new music to record. While this album is not my favorite Audra recording (Happy Songs wins that award :) it is still a very enjoyable record. Some of the tracks are sheer delight ("My Stupid Mouth" and "Wonderful You") while others just don't appeal to me ("Tom Cat" and "I Think it's Going to Rain Today") but that's to be expected whenever an artist is exploring new territory. I applaud Audra for her willingness to always seek new and varied music for her albums and will continue to be a big Audra fan!

audra is remarkable.......2007-01-12

audra is not only a multiple tony award winner and phenomenal actress, she is a beautiful recording artist. You will not be disappointed by this CD. It is so beautiful...the best track is "my stupid mouth"...get this CD!!

Building a bridge between pop and broadway.......2007-01-12

Audra McDonald has already established herself as one of Broadway's leading artists. Whether it be her performance in Ragtime of the powerful "Daddy's Hands" or one of her beautiful albums such as "Way Back to Paradise" I have always enjoyed listening to Ms. McDonald as she fully engages a piece of music to make it a memorable experience.

This cd is no exception as she presents us with an eclectic array of music. She covers her Broadway roots with pieces by Adam Guettel and Ricky Ian Gordon, spreads into some older work from Laura Nyro and even explores pop by delving into John Mayer and Rufus Wainwright. She does a beautiful job of making each piece her own.

That said I should give you a warning. If you are strongly attached to any previous recordings of any of the pieces I am going to reiturate: she makes each piece her own. My sister is a big fan of John Mayer and didn't like the way that Ms. McDonald explored the piece. My father upon listening to both interpretations back to back wouldn't have thought that it was the same piece of music.

I would highly suggest making the investment in this cd. There is beautiful vocal work and her conviction to each piece is moving. As a music student I look to it as an example of putting yourself into the music. Once again, I warn that if you are particular to Victoria Clark's rendition of "Dividing Day" or Bette Midler's performance of "I think it's gonna rain today" (or Kermit's "Bein' Green") be well aware that Ms. McDonald is not a rubber stamp and that is what keeps bringing me back to her.

Average customer rating: Unsure A tenor for the masses A wonderful voice Opera for the Masses There will be copycats but Russell Watson is an Original!

Russell Watson · The Voice Russell Watson , Stephen Warbeck , Giuseppe Verdi , Lucio Dalla , Zucchero , Cesar Franck , Ernesto de Curtis , Umberto Giordano , Nigel Hess , Russell Gordon Alistair / Mahoney Gary / Watson , Paul Simon , William / Ure, James Allen Christopher / Cann Warren / Currie , Luigi Denza , Freddie Mercury , Giacomo Puccini , Ennio Morricone , John Themis , Richard Harvey , and Caroline Dale Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Franck, César | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Encore Amore Musica Sometimes I Dream Reprise The Voice: The Ultimate Collection ASIN: B00005B7JD Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

1. Nella Fantasia
2. Amor Ti Vieta
3. Pelagia's Song (Captain Corelli's Mandolin)
4. Caruso
5. Miserere
6. Panis Angelicus
7. Non Ti Scordar Di Me
8. La Donna E Mobile
9. Saylon Dola
10. Someone Like You
11. Bridge Over Troubled Waters
12. Vienna
13. Funiculi
14. Barcelona (With Shaun Ryder)
15. Nessun Dorma!

Amazon.com

Russell Watson's story is a classic rags-to-riches fairy tale: The former welder, after years of singing in pubs and clubs, traveled from Salford, his hometown, to London. He turned up unannounced at the Decca offices and was promptly signed up by one of the most important classical labels in the world. Vocal coaching followed, as did a number of successful live appearances supporting Cliff Richard. Now, we have this recital CD, which explores a wide range of musical styles. Watson's Italian is a little ponderous in tracks such as "Amor Ti Vieta," but this is more than offset by his captivating and utterly natural-sounding tenor voice. The inevitable popular arias are here, namely "La Donna è Mobile" and "Nessun Dorma," sung with a refreshing and youthful vitality. Pop tracks, including Ultravox's classic 1980s hit "Vienna" and a witty cover version of "Barcelona" sung with former Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder, sit comfortably on the disc. Watson performs them with integrity, not simply paying lip service to the music of his generation. Watson has the potential to do for classical music what Jamie Oliver has done for cookery, and there are few people who won't find this debut CD appealing. --Rebecca Agnew

Album Details

Full Length LP from the British Tenor that Shot Straight to the Top of the UK Classical Charts. Features Many Beautiful Renditions of Classical and E-z Listening Standards, plus a Version of 'nessun Dorma', which Watson Often Sings Before High-profile English Soccer Matches.

Customer Reviews:

Unsure.......2006-01-07

I'm glad that musical artists besides opera singers are encouraging the art of opera. I also like some of his more upbeat selections as well. In my opinion though, I couldn't listen to his CD for very long. A couple of his arias sounded a bit splatty at times, and back in the throat at others. I don't claim to know everything about opera, I'm only in highschool, but his sound seemed quite pushed in places.
When all is said and done,however, I hope more people will come to know and love opera through his music.

A tenor for the masses.......2005-11-07

I hesitate to add my two cents where others have commented in such number. Still, there are a couple of observations I'd like to pass along, hoping they provide further insight into the phenomenon of Russell Watson and his singing.

First of all, I bought this CD never having heard of Mr. Watson--I just liked the looks of it and thought I'd give it a try. So my perception was based solely on what the CD offered. And I liked it! Both the first time and the next several times. (If I want to get analytical, I can find flaws here and there, but somehow I always enjoy hearing it. Period.)

Why do I like it? For a starter, the performances are musical, interesting, exciting, and aesthetically appealing--and that's my first test of quality. (What good is the greatest, most refined, rendition if you find your attention wandering?) Next, I think Watson's musical instincts (and those of whoever else assisted in creating this CD) are pretty much dead-on. There isn't one track I don't like, though some are clearly my favorites.

OK, the operatic bits don't sound like Pavarotti or Domingo, whom I also love very much. So what? Who says there has to be only one way to do an aria? This music is good enough to support a variety of interpretations. (Now if I could only afford one CD, I'd have to be more demanding.)

This is music for regular people, not necessarily for the elite, and I'm enough of a musical democrat to welcome it. If Watson didn't emerge from a high-class musical background, but still found his way to this music, I say more power to him! He must have an inborn feeling for it, and enough of a voice to perform it convincingly.

We've known a few other tenors from humble musical settings who've risen to popular acclaim (e.g., Mario Lanza). They happen to hear some fine tenor singing and find they can imitate it, and not too badly. With a little encouragement they keep at it, take a few lessons, and soon they're on their way. Where they go from there depends on talent, luck, and choices. I don't know where Watson's career will go in the long run, but I like this initial CD (and the two or three following it).

One concern I felt in listening to "The Voice" was for the voice itself. It seemed to me that Watson might have been forcing it too much, in heroically belting out those high notes. From what I now read, that concern was well founded, for Mr. Watson has had to undergo throat surgery. I hope his recuperated voice will retain the excitement and charm we have grown accustomed to and will serve him (and us) for many years.

A wonderful voice.......2005-05-28

I'd just like to say that while most of the opera purist lot criticize his "untrained voice", they are completely neglecting to say that the beauty of his voice is completely NATURAl. He is a man with a naturally beautiful voice, not one worked on for dozens of years in a conservatorium. Personally, that in itself is commendable. Yes, his pronunciation is not exactly perfect, but I think that this adds to his charm - how his gift (and yes, it is a gift) to him from welding to living out his dream.

Opera purists are a dying race. Making opera accessible to other people is not a crime. I have been brought up in a house filled with music, quite a lot of opera. And I do not think that making opera more accessible is a bad thing. Bringing a more youthful image to opera is a very positive thing. We are seeing a whole generation of artists with wonderful voices, ridding opera of its middle aged image.

Bravo, Russell! You're doing a great job.

PS: Opera purist, I can assure you Russell does not spend a sleepless night on account of your whining. So I suggest you learn to deal with the new youth of opera.

Opera for the Masses.......2005-04-25

Talented Watson brings a youthful, casual elegance to opera which will appeal to opera lovers and novices alike.

Some critics are hard on him for pandering to the pop aspects of modern operatics, but I wouldn't call him a sell out at all, as he certainly has the vocal skills to back up his commercial appeal.

There will be copycats but Russell Watson is an Original!.......2005-03-04

One listen to the voice and it will offer you a true appreciation for this hybrid singer. I call him a hybrid singer because he is one of the new generation singers that have the range to sing beatiful, classical pieces as well as pop songs. Russell has the looks of a boy band star but he chose, instead, to follow his heart and bring beautiful, european music to the world's attention. While I have heard comparisons to Josh Groban let me just set the record straight. Russell Watson is the original while Josh Groban, who needs a good barber, is the copy. Russell's first album, the voice, was released in April 2001. Josh Groban's cd was released in May 2002. Both singers have worked with some of the same producers but there is no true comparison when you hear the range and beauty of Russell's voice. He truly could have been an opera singer and has performed in a few operas in europe. I wont bother to get technical about this cd. It truly is one of my favorites in an extensive mixed cd catalog that I own. What I will say is to listen to a few sample tracks and understand what so many of us in the U.S. and abroad already know: Russell Watson is King!

Average customer rating: My favorite album of all time Genius, Post Punk Genius incredible I've owned this album 4 times Most underated album of all time???

Script of the Bridge The Chameleons UK Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Dream Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: What Does Anything Mean? Basically Strange Times The Fan & the Bellows Return of the Roughnecks: The Best of Chameleons UK Sleep No More ASIN: B000006XJ2 Release Date: 1995-07-10

Tracks:

1. Don't Fall
2. Here Today
3. Monkeyland
4. Second Skin
5. Up the Down Escalator
6. Less Than Human
7. Pleasure and Pain
8. Thursday's Child
9. As High as You Can Go
10. Person Isn't Safe Anywhere These Days
11. Paper Tigers
12. View from a Hill

Album Description

UK re-issue of their first album, originally released in 19 83.

Album Details

1983 Debut from the Manchester, UK Formed Rockers. Includes "Up the Down Escalator" (A Brit-Pop Answer to Led Zeppelin's "In Through the Out Door", Perhaps?), the Lead Track "Don't Fall" and Eleven More.

Customer Reviews:

My favorite album of all time.......2007-06-15

I first heard this album when I was in the Air Force stationed in the Netherlands in the mid 80's. Some of the guys I was stationed with were listening to it and thought it was great. I went out and bought it because I liked the song 'Up the Down Escalator'. Slowly over time I listened to more and more songs on the album until I got to the point where I liked every song on it. There is no other album I own where I listen to the whole thing on a regular basis. I just can't tell you how much I love this album.

I decided to write this review after reading the other reviews posted here. I knew I loved it but didn't know anyone else who even knew who this band was. It made me feel good to know that there were other people out there who feel the same as I do. If I was going to be stranded on a deserted island and could only bring one cd with me, this would be the one.

Genius, Post Punk Genius.......2007-06-09

I'm thrilled to see every review for this album at 5 stars... and here I've walked around for years thinking myself and small group of friends were the only ones to know.

Joy Division may have started the genre, this band took it to extraordinary levels. As previously mentioned, easily the most underrated band of all time.

Listen to the vocal phrasings by Mark Burgess. Most musicians have one hook, be it vocal or instrumental, per song (often times one per album), - Burgess ,on the other hand, drops one achingly memorable phrase after another over the reverb drenched repeating guitar lines of his mates. Unbelievable.

Not surprising, The Edge was in attendance at many early shows (Steve Lilywhite, engineer on early U2 albums also engineered/produced tracks for the Chameleons on their 'Fan and the Bellows' release). Someone mentioned Interpol... the first time I heard Interpol's debut I thought "that cat's been listening to the Chameleons".

Second Skin is genius at work, absolute genius.

incredible.......2007-05-17

I was looking for this record (glorious, but not easy to find for 80s addicted) since years... and finally I found it. A miliar stone for 80s music lovers.

I've owned this album 4 times.......2006-08-25

I keep misplacing it... a friend borrows and doesn't return it maybe? Point is, I always REPLACE it. I bought the album when it came out and I think it is still resting someone in my folk's attic and I miss it! Everything about the album is right. The changes in the songs are what really get me. Second Skin evokes such a mood and makes me cry EVERY single time I hear it.

Most underated album of all time???.......2006-05-18

This could be it folks. The number one most underated album of all time!!! Every great thing that has been said about this album in the above reviews is true. If you're a fan of Joy Division, Interpol, Editors, Ride, Stone Roses, The Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, U2 etc. etc. you must do yourself a favor and buy this album. By the way the Chameleons released an album in 2000 or 2001???
They are still going!!! Wow. One more time...BUY THIS RECORD!!!

Average customer rating: Not a Joel Fan, But . . . YOU'LL BE IMPRESSED.....BELIEVE ME!! A Bridge to the Past - A Bridge to the Future Listen Listen Listen An ass-kicking album!

The Bridge Billy Joel Manufacturer: Columbia Records/CBS ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Nylon Curtain Storm Front An Innocent Man Streetlife Serenade Turnstiles [Enhanced Version] ASIN: B00000DCHJ Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

1. Running On Ice
2. This Is The Time
3. A Matter Of Trust
4. Modern Woman
5. Baby Grand
6. Big Man On Mulberry Street
7. Temptation
8. Code Of Silence
9. Getting Closer

Customer Reviews:

Not a Joel Fan, But . . ........2007-04-02

I was never and still am not a fan of Billy Joel's music overall but I actually like most of the songs on this CD, especially "Big Man on Mulberry Street," which has a swingy, jazzy, "hep cat" feel to it. Would recommend to Joel fans, Joel fence-sitters, and possibly, those who have never liked his music all that much.

YOU'LL BE IMPRESSED.....BELIEVE ME!!.......2006-01-13

The majority of people that I have discussed Billy Joel with, think of the INNOCENT MAN album. Because they all remember the hits "Uptown Girl", "Tell Her About It", etc. That's all fine and good, but unfortunately, they usually have never heard of his album THE BRIDGE. I say unfortunately, because they have missed out on an incredible album! Now, I do like the INNOCENT MAN album, but there are a few songs on it that I could do without. Plus, I do grow tired of it rather quickly. Maybe that is because so many of the songs were overplayed on the radio. But in regards to THE BRIDGE, I never get tired of it! This album features some of Billy's best songwriting (lyrically & musically). If you're a fan of Billy Joel, you MUST get this album.
You won't be disappointed.

My Top 5 Billy Joel albums (in order):
1. THE BRIDGE
2. THE STRANGER
3. GLASS HOUSES
4. 52nd STREET
5. (tie) STORM FRONT / AN INNOCENT MAN

A Bridge to the Past - A Bridge to the Future.......2005-03-29

For Billy Joel, the 1980s were an era where Billy Joel began to explore new musical paths that differed very much from his classic 1970s material. In 1980, he released "Glass Houses" which was Billy's multi-faceted Rock album. He would follow this up with 1982's "The Nylon Curtain" in which Billy would write some of his deepest lyrics combined with a social theme. When 1983 came around, Billy would release "An Innocent Man" which would be his "retro-style" tribute to the music of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Despite the fact that Billy had explored many avenues, many core-Billy Joel fans were critical that Billy had abandoned his roots and become a pop artist. After an "An Innocent Man", in 1985 Billy would release his "Greatest Hits Volume I and II". By the time 1986 rolled around, it had been three years since a new Billy Joel album - one of the longest breaks of his career. It would be in this year that Billy Joel would release his 11th studio album - "The Bridge". This would be another transition album. It was a way for Billy to "bridge" back to the past as well as "bridge" ahead to the future. In a lot of ways, "The Bridge" gets an unfair rap for being a weak album. I tend to disagree, while not his late 70s/early 80s material - this is still a very solid effort.

I look at Billy Joel's career as having three phases. The first phase is what I call "Old Billy Joel". This basically includes all of his material from "Cold Spring Harbor" through "Turnstiles". These are perhaps the strongest days as the piano sound, but they also contain most of Joel's least heard material. The next phase is what I call "Middle Billy Joel". This was his most successful period and covers from "The Stranger" to "Billy Joel Greatest Hits Volume 1 and 2". Joel would go through a transition during this phase - expanding his musical horizons and exploring different avenues. The final phase is the "Later Billy Joel" phase - this covers "The Bridge" to "River of Dreams". In this phase, Billy would start to incorporate some of his older styles of music while not abandoning his desire to continue to explore new avenues. "The Bridge" definitely fits into this style. You'll see signs of the old Billy Joel - and signs of the new Billy Joel. On many of the tracks, Billy will once again bring the piano back to center-stage.

While there isn't a prevalent theme on this album, this concept of "bridging" to the past and the future is evident on just about every track:

"Running on Ice": Looking at Billy's music portfolio, this is one of his most overlooked songs. This may be this collection's strongest track. Billy "bridges" back to the past by bringing back some of his trademark rapid-fire piano playing. Overall, I do hear a lot of 80s style on this song - thus you get some "bridging" to the future".

"This is the Time": Another very strong and underrated Billy Joel track. The combination of piano and guitars give this a very classic Billy Joel feel - once again "bridging" to the past. The guitars give this song a very romantic element. It is this romantic element that proves Billy could still write a love song. Billy's vocals are also as strong as ever.

"A Matter of Trust": This song probably suffered from over-playing in the mid 80s. While this song doesn't have a Classic Billy feel, the lyrics do (I also think these lyrics referred to then wife Christie Brinkley who appears in the video). While "This is the Time" had more of a ballad-style romantic theme, the romantic theme here has a harder-Rock edge here. This edge is not something new to Billy.

"Modern Woman": This song gets an unfair rap. This song was used on the "Ruthless People" soundtrack and got a lot of radio airplay. As a result, many still perceive this as a "pop song" as opposed to something of a classic Billy Joel song. This is not totally fair. This song has nice "bridges" to the past and future. The terrific piano and horns give do demonstrate a classic Billy Joel feel. The lyrics (i.e. about a "modern woman") show Billy's "bridge" to the future.

"Baby Grand": This song grows on you. Features a nice duet with Ray Charles. There is a jazz-like theme on this album reminiscent of some of Billy's older work where he incorporated some streetwise Jazz into his music.

"Big Man on Mulberry Street": Back in the days of "The Stranger" and "52nd Street", Billy incorporated a "New York" theme into his music. Billy "bridges" back to the past by bringing this streetwise music back into his music. While not as strong as the material on those albums, it still is solid.

"Temptation": More classic Billy Joel piano "bridges" to the past, but not one of the better songs on this collection.

"Code of Silence": This is a duet with Cyndi Lauper, but its Billy's vocals that will be dominant here. The harmonica to open this track is terrific. This song grew on me as a listened to it. I can hear elements of the old and new Billy Joel in this song.

"Getting Closer": Another song that "bridges" back to the past with classic piano work and vocals. This is a very personal song as Billy sings about some of the people who caused him financial woes in the mid 1980s.

The enhanced CD includes videos for "A Matter of Trust" and "Baby Grand". The lyrics to all of the songs are included. All musician and production credits are listed. While I don't think Billy is able to recapture his past magic completely, I do feel he continues to carve his own niche in music history. This is still a very good album. Highly recommended.

Listen Listen Listen.......2004-01-19

The secret to the success of any cd lies with the individual. Sometimes it is the hook, melody means a great deal to the experience of course. For others, it's rhythm, and still others lyrics supplanted by strong melody and/or rhythm.
Unfortunately, music is often judged on first go round. Such was the case with me regarding The Bridge. I had dismissed it when it came out, but recently I spent time in my studio (i.e. my car, with wonderful speakers and the solitude of the drive)and studied Billy from the early years through his last original. I was very much impressed with the diversity of this work, and I suggest several listens.....Modern Woman may sound 80ish to some, but I think it stands on its own. Mulberry Street is broad, a large sound with big band, and it is countered by the more typical Joel songs like Matter of Trust and This is the Time.
I think that 'veterans' like myself, guys/gals who grew up in the late 60's and have seen and heard the evolution of rock music, have learned that what initially clicks will sometimes wear down, and often other works grow with time, and that is true because we are changing, ever changing. I suggest a nice car ride, the music turned up, a mug of coffee, and 40 minutes spent with The Bridge. It's not Billy Joel's best, it's far from his worst, and for you, it might very well be special!!!

An ass-kicking album!.......2003-11-02

Following the success of GREATEST HITS VOL.1 & VOL. 2 in 1985,the following year saw Billy's next all-original album THE BRIDGE. A MATTER OF TRUST kicks ass big-time! The music video shows Billy and his band performing the song for a crowd surrounding the building in which the performance is taking place. Inside the same building several floors below is a cranky,crabby woman repeatedly yelling "SHUT UP!" THIS IS THE TIME tells about memories to look back on in the future. MODERN WOMAN is from the movie "Ruthless People" released in 1986 as was this album. BABY GRAND is a duet between Billy and Ray Charles. Guest artists on this album include Cyndi Lauper on CODE OF SILENCE and Steve Winwood playing his Hammond organ on GETTING CLOSER. A MATTER OF TRUST,BABY GRAND and BIG MAN ON MULBERRY STREET are recycled for 1987's KOHUEPT,a live album recorded in Russia when Billy promotes THE BRIDGE. Except on BABY GRAND,there is no Ray Charles,but instead,Billy's band.

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1. Chasing the Dragon
2. Chronicles of Life & Death [Import]
3. Cliches/Loose Shoes & Tight Pussy [Import]
4. Crime [Import]
5. Dfa Compilation 2 [Box set] [Import]
6. Dm Blues [Import]
7. Drive By Monologue [Import]
8. Eat Metal [Explicit Lyrics]
9. Eggman On the Deuce and Other Stories (digipak)
10. Everything's a Love Letter [Import]

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