Rock Legends [Import]

Product Description
Here at last are the soundtracks from the Regeneration DVD series, now available on CD for the first time. At the leading edge of the new wave of British Heavy Metal were Saxon. Join Biff Byford and the boys as they power their way through a set of classic moments to produce a unique document of the best of Saxon live. Regeneration. 2005.

Rock Legends,Saxon,Heavy Metal

Average customer rating: Wonderful Concept Album Rick Wakeman's best Needs more blastbeats A Legendary Progressive Rock Album master piece

Myths & Legends Of King Arthur & The Knights Of The Round Table Rick Wakeman Manufacturer: Fontana a&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Progressive Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Progressive Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | 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: Journey to the Centre of the Earth The Six Wives of Henry VIII Songs of Middle Earth: Inspired by The Lord of the Rings Return To The Centre Of The Earth Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds ASIN: B000002GBK Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Arthur
2. Lady Of The Lake
3. Guinevere
4. Sir Lancelot And The Black Knight
5. Merlin The Magician
6. Sir Galahad
7. The Last Battle

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Concept Album.......2007-05-18

This is the first album of Rick Wakeman's I ever heard. I fell in love at once. It has both the English sense of destiny and the modern (yes, still) sense of continuity. You get a sense of the Legend through the songs, and a new look at the love story behind some of it.

From this album I fell in love with the man's work.

Rick Wakeman's best.......2007-04-07

This album sounds very contemporary. Great vocal, diverse and higly dramatic musical themes - you will listen it again and again!

The only serious drawback - mediocre quality of recording.

Needs more blastbeats.......2006-12-01

Standout tracks = *

ARTHUR* Intro track, starts with an "epic" (actually weak) voiceover and then the keys and attempts at bombast come in... I don't know if you've ever heard Bal Sagoth, but the overall corny epic feel of this album reminds me of their work. The synths that are trying to sound like horns work way better here than on stupid black metal albums, no doubt. The keys rule this album, the highlight of this track being the set of atomic cricket chirps heard around 4:50. There's also some cool clean guitar that sounds like someone held a mic within a few feel of an unaware James from Arsis noodling unplugged as a warm-up to his set. All around this is a rocking and powerful track.

LADY OF THE LAKE Total throwaway. Yes, vocals alone can be cool, but this forty-second choral-only track is a piece of poo compared to that amazing moment right before the final movement of Edge of Sanity's Crimson.

GUINEVERE Lame traditional piano wankery to start, almost too much to forgive after the last track already had me looking for a way out. There's a little respite from all sound, then the ballad crap comes in. It's almost saved by the sweet future synths goofing around in the background, but too lame, too late. There's the beloved/hated (just my personal preference on this particular birdsong) crow cackle in the left speaker around 2:00 - I don't think it's farfetched to say this is a not-too-subtle Dim Mak homage. Wakeman's delivery of the word "Guinevere" is almost as incomprehensible as Danzig's take on "Vampira" and much more giggle inducing. This track is all around same-y and something that a chick from another era would probably get down to. The best portion begins at 4:00 when the midget space worms present themselves from their gestation chamber and regale the gathered patrons with their mating song, weemp-whoomped out with joy and lechery in their native tongue. Though this is a track only for the die-hards, it goes out in class, using the "slowing the tape down" effect to gradually and quickly drop the pitch of the fruity chorus we just spent the whole song begging to quit imitating castratos.

SIR LANCELOT AND THE BLACK KNIGHT* Holy moly! This is cheese prog the way it's meant to be done! After the phenomenal and manly "FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!" intro chant, the deliciously dextrous keys take turns with a fervent and testicled singer to craft a fetus-shredding verse. I can't even express how much how the "WHOOH" horn that accompanies the final beat of every sung line during the verses. This cataclysmic energy doesn't let up, all the way through a blazing keyboard solo that makes the wee space larva from the previous track cry to mommy. The best bits from earlier in the song are recycled, generating a medival prog epic that will stand the test of time.

MERLIN THE MAGICIAN Opens with some choral nonsense, this probably sounds cool if you are 5 or if you go to church. Much like The third track, just when the first bit of nonsense lets up, our optimism is punished with yet more nonsense. If I wanted to hear clean piano being played proficiently, I wouldn't have moved out of Mom's house (SHE HAS A PIANO AND I CAN PLAY IT SO EASY). Some three-dimensional sounds appear around 3:15 that attempt to save this slug of a song, but they're not really annihilating the faux-ivory-tickling we've heard in the previous two tracks, making this feel like a useless song built around a mediocre solo. Something so imcomprehensibly terrible that I cannot put it into words happens at 4:50; the only good thing I can say this fifty seconds of terror is that it sort of reminds me of a stage in Super Mario World. More volume-filling, mind-expanding laser solos make me smile towards the end, but my smile is shattered and I am plunged into irreparable depravity as the Mario-esque nonsense returns for a torturous reprise.

SIR GALAHAD I guess Wakeman has a boner for choral intros, but even if I'd had any sort of stiffness, these intros would act as an all too tight condom. After the requisite intro and mellow pre-song nonsense that is becoming a recurring motif, some more nonsense that was probably intended to cause booties to boogie appears, complelling my already flaccid member to desire a safe haven where it can be softened no more. This song is all over the place: not in the worst way possible, but in a way that I don't want to commit more than a few words to the attention-whoring chicanery. Basically, they build it up so you feel like some posers are about to be forcibly removed from the hall, but after the badical buildup, the posers are instead taken by the club owner into the VIP room where they wine and dine our collective sisters.

THE LAST BATTLE There was a smooth segue from the prior track into this nine-minute goliath, so I didn't notice the track change. Our sisters having such a blast and get wasted on champagne probably wasn't helping my focus, either. Not too much on this mediocre and paradoxically non-epic track that we haven't heard yet. Some vocal scat nonsense arrives at 2:47 in an obvious tribute to Katamari Damacy. This last track is clearly dedicated to nap-inducing rather than bombast; I say skip it.

Summary Some fun tracks, some duds, and many cool moments. Many less blastbeats than advertized.

A Legendary Progressive Rock Album.......2006-06-29

Believe it or not, it was my mom that introduced me to this album. She told me that when she was about my age she had it on tape and loved it. Since then I wanted it and I have finally got it. I really don't think to many people have heard of Rick Wakeman's solo projects. I'm sure they know him from Yes and the album he did with Black Sabbath but not of his own works, I could be wrong though. From what I've gathered, this is his third album the first being The six Wives Of Henry VIII and the second Journey To The Center Of The Earth. If this album is any indacation of how good his solo works are, I need to pick those other two up. On to the music. The story is about Arthur and his companions and their many exploits and I think he loosly based this album on Thomas Mallory's Le Morte D'Arthur in particular. This album shows that Wakeman is a master (if not the master) of the synthisizer and keyboard. Each song is distinct from the previous which is good in my book. And while there isn't a whole lot of singing, the songs themselves do a good job of telling the story and characters. I just love the different arrangements that go with the different characters, especially Merlin and Guinevere. Plus Rick is accompinied by an orchrastra and The English Chamber Choir which is totaly cool. I've read some reviews saying that some of the singing isn't that great but I have to disagree. While it's not the best singing I've ever heard it's still pretty good. The use of jazz and fusion jazz is also good and in my opinion really helps this already excellent album out. If I have any complaints it is that this album is too short and that it comes with no lyrics. For the first, it doesn't really matter because even though it is over forty-two minutes, I've got other cds that are good but are shorter. And as for the lyrics, I'll get over it because there isn't a whole lot of singing and what singing that is there is pretty much understandable. Definitely an excellent album that shouldn't be passed up.

master piece.......2006-04-07

if you really want to listen to a creative work , a good work and a prog rock this is a must! buy it now!!!! excelent work! Merlin the magician is a masterpiece!

Average customer rating: Big Noise from Waimea and Beyond Surf Music Lost Legends of Surf Guitar Vol1 great compilation of lesser known surf music 60's surf trip!

Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Sundazed Music Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vol. 2 Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vol. 3 Lost Legends of Surf Guitar: Shockwave War of The Surf Guitars King Of The Surf Guitar: The Best Of Dick Dale & His Del-Tones ASIN: B00009IB5U Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

1. El Gato - The Chandelles
2. Loophole - The Royal Coachmen
3. Big Noise From Waimea (prev. unissued) - The Ebb Tides
4. Gear! - Dave Myers and his Surf-tones
5. The Breeze And I - Steve and The Emperors
6. Failsafe (prev. unissued) - The Original Surfaris
7. Jetster - The Chandelles
8. The Rising Surf (prev. unissued) - The Tandems
9. Contact - The Pyramids
10. Surfs Up - The Original Surfaris
11. Cemetary Stomp - The Essex
12. The Jester (prev. unissued) - The Jesters
13. Repeating - The Royal Coachmen
14. Pressure - The Pyramids
15. Ian Fleming Theme - The Menn
16. Pray For Surf - The Essex
17. Point Surf (prev. unissued) - The Surf Teens
18. Ishamatsu (prev. unissued) - TheCenturions
19. Exotic (prev. unissued) - The Original Surfaris
20. Beyond The Surf (prev. unissued) - The Tandems

Album Description

Sundazed loudly launches our supercharged new series, indelibly capturing the widescreen picture of pounding vintage surf and hot rod guitar instrumentals—the first-ever, broad-based, legitimate survey of these incendiary recordings! LOST LEGENDS OF SURF GUITAR!

• The first releases in our new series: the most fun and comprehensive compilations ever of rare 60's surf and hot rod guitar instrumentals!

• Featuring performances from echo-drenched legends such as the Pyramids, David Marks & The Marksmen, the Original Surfaris, Trashmen and Tornadoes, as well as unsung longboard heroes like the Royal Coachmen, Thom Starr & the Galaxies, Jan Davis, Dave Myers & his Surftones, and a ton of others!

• Full color fold-outs jam-packed with rare photos and tons of memorabilia...total beach boppa-nova and tuff guitars galore!

• Liner notes and sidebars feature interviews with the who's who of the early 60's tidal-tribe; the legendary musicians, producers, designers and more!

• Big sounds from the original masters—20 tracks per disc including previously unheard vintage cuts on each volume... Speedway tested!

From the endless beaches of Orange County to the countless lakes of Minnesota, Lost Legends Of Surf Guitar spotlights an avalanche of reverb-guitar staccato-ripping surf and speed-fest sounds from the original masters!

Album Description

Supercharged series from Sundazed indelibly capturing the widescreen picture of pounding vintage surf and hot rod guitar instrumentals-the first-ever, broad-based, legitimate survey of these incendiary recordings! Features Dave Myers and his Surf-tones, The Original Surfaris, The Tandems, The Pyramids, and others. Includes previously unreleased tracks. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Big Noise from Waimea and Beyond.......2007-06-29

I bought these CD second, even though it was the first one released. Again I really enjoyed it as well, some great stuff here. Here you'll find Jim Messina(pre-Loggins & Messina)with his group the Jesters.Also a couple of great songs by a group called the Chandelles(El Gato & the Jetster) It pays to read the liner notes, you really get some great info into the time period and what was going on with theses groups. Also, a couple of songs from the hard to find "Original Surfaris" first Surf album. And the story behind them and the more well known So. Cal group we're all familiar with that released "Wipe Out", "Surfer Joe", etc..If you love the California West Coast sound, start collecting these CD's. It will help you fill in the musical gaps.

Surf Music.......2007-03-13

Does not do well at all in the digital cd system in my car. Sounds horrible. Needs remastering to conform to the new systems.

Lost Legends of Surf Guitar Vol1.......2005-09-25

Hard hitting, laid back style and makes you ready to catch the next big wave!
Worth the purchase....great tunes!

great compilation of lesser known surf music.......2004-08-25

.........my title says it all. Great stuff here by some of the lesser knowns. But great nevertheless. If you like surf music, get this. I probably have over 70 CD's of surf music and this is one of the best. 'Nuff said.

60's surf trip!.......2004-04-11

This is excellent collection of songs. The songs are very lively and entertaining. The most stunning thing about this CD is the reproduction quality. A lot of the songs sound like like they were just recently recorded, the audio is that good. You can hear the big influence Dick Dale had with other musicians on this CD. Their second CD "lost legends of surf guitar 2" has less surf oriented tunes with more hot rod songs, it makes me wonder if I should bother buying the third CD of this collection. The pyramids had one of the top surf tunes in "penetration" but the two pyramid tunes on here just sound like copies of that tune with the same minor sounding desending riff. This is an exciting collection of songs for all surf music fans. I also recommend their second CD even though it has hot-rod tunes.

Average customer rating: Good collection! Legends of Country Music:Classic Hits of the 50's,60's&70's Wonderful old songs remembered I can't believe how many great songs are on this set GREATS HITS. HECK - EVEN THE MISSES ARE GOOD!!

Legends of Country: Classic Hits of the '50s, '60s & '70 Various Artists Manufacturer: Shout ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Classic Country Gold Billboard #1s: Classic Country Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 1: The Golden Age Moments To Remember: The Golden Hits Of The '50s And '60s Classic Country: Great Duets ASIN: B000JLQPTA Release Date: 2006-12-05

Tracks:

1. New San Antonio Rose - Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys
2. Walking The Floor Over You - Ernest Tubb
3. I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash
4. Jambalaya (On The Bayou) - Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys
5. The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
6. Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
7. Young Love - Sonny James
8. Walkin' After Midnight - Patsy Cline
9. Oh Lonesome Me - Don Gibson
10. I'm Moving On - Hank Snow
11. El Paso - Marty Robbins
12. The Wild Side Of Life - Hank Thompson And His Brazos Valley Boys
13. It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels - Kitty Wells
14. Crazy Arms - Ray Price
15. Six Days On The Road - Dave Dudley
16. I Fall To Pieces - Patsy Cline
17. Hello Walls - Faron Young
18. Walk On By - Leroy Van Dyke
19. The Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page

Tracks:

1. Act Naturally - Buck Owens
2. She Thinks I Still Care - George Jones
3. King Of The Road - Roger Miller
4. Abilene - George Hamilton IV
5. Flowers On The Wall - The Statler Brothers
6. Once A Day - Connie Smith
7. Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean
8. The Three Bells - The Browns
9. Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
10. I've Got A Tiger By The Tail - Buck Owens
11. Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
12. Harper Valley P.T.A. - Jeannie C. Riley
13. Coal Miner's Daughter - Loretta Lynn
14. Hello Darlin' - Conway Twitty
15. Please Help Me, I'm Fallign - Hank Locklin
16. Last Date - Floyd Cramer
17. He'll Have To Go - Jim Reeves
18. Make The World Go Away - Eddy Arnold
19. Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette

Tracks:

1. When You're Hot, You're Hot - Jerry Reed
2. Wasted Days And Wasted Nights - Freddy Fender
3. Rose Garden - Lynn Anderson
4. Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell
5. The Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich
6. Help Me Make It Through The Night - Sammi Smith
7. Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys - Waylon & Willie
8. Kiss An Angel Good Mornin' - Charley Pride
9. Take This Job And Shove It - Johnny Paycheck
10. Convoy - C.W. McCall
11. The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
12. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue - Crystal Gayle
13. I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton
14. Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love) - Waylon Jennings
15. The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A. - Donna Fargo
16. He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones
17. It Was Almost Like A Song - Ronnie Milsap
18. On The Road Again - Willie Nelson
19. For The Good Times - Ray Price

Customer Reviews:

Good collection!.......2007-06-03

This is an excellent collection of country hits, especially for those of us who grew up during this time-period. This collection may not be suitable for serious country music fans, but it does provide and excellent selection of music by lead performers from the 1950s through the 1970s for those of us who appreciate Country-Western music. I was very pleased to find several songs I remember from my youth, including: "The Battle of New Orleans," "El Paso," "Six Days on the Road," "King of the Road," "Flowers on the Wall," "Big Bad John," "The Three Bells," "Ring of Fire" (I was a big Johnny Cash fan as a kid), "Ode to Billy Joe," "When You're Hot, You're Hot," "Rhinestone Cowboy," "The Most Beautiful Girl," "Convoy" (yes, I had a CB radio), "The Gambler, and others.

Check out the other songs on the title list to see if you remember these. The collection comes with 3 CDs, one for each decade. The sound quality is good, too.

Legends of Country Music:Classic Hits of the 50's,60's&70's.......2007-05-09

If you like country music from this era it is a good sample. Many top ten hits.

Wonderful old songs remembered.......2007-01-18

My Parents and my Sister are all enjoying these songs from the days when we remembered Country Legends. This CD Collection is tremendous... has all of the greats on it. Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to hear the good "old" songs.

I can't believe how many great songs are on this set.......2006-12-16

I bought this for my Dad for Christmas, but I can't wait to borrow it. My jaw dropped as I read the song list for this set. While a few don't really fit (When You're Hot, You're Hot???), the set is filled with some of the best songs ever to be played on country radio.

I hope there's a Volume II.

GREATS HITS. HECK - EVEN THE MISSES ARE GOOD!!.......2006-12-13

Growing up in the '50s and '60s, I remember the songs on this set very well. This is a good review of one off hits like the Browns "Three Bells" (I couldn't stand that song as a kid but kind of enjoy it now), the Statler Brothers' "Flowers on the Wall",Floyd Cramer's "Last Date", "Detroit (I want to go home)", "Abilene", "El Paso" (notice the city name theme), and a host of others. All the major players are represented, Johnny Horton (Battle of New Orleans), Hank Snow (Movin' On), Patsy Cline (I Fall to Pieces), Johnny Cash (Ring of Fire), on and on and on. However, its for the more obscure hits that you should purchase this set. A great overview of the period. Hey, I discovered that Webb Pierce was a real rockin' musician!! Bet many of you didn't know that either!! The most interesting stuff is the '50s and '60s. The '70s goes into the Willie and Waylon (and similar artists)thing which you probably have on other collections. However, the sound quality is great and the early stuff fantastic!! If you like country music, buy it!! If you like country music and want to drive someone crazy who does not like traditional country, buy it BIG TIME!!

Average customer rating: the legend continues

Lost Legends of Surf Guitar: Shockwave Various Artists Manufacturer: Sundazed Music Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vol. 3 Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vol. 2 Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vol. 1 War of The Surf Guitars Surf Sensation ASIN: B0009K8LBQ Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

1. Shockwave - Zorba & the Greeks
2. Heartbeat - Avengers VI,
3. Fall Out - The Stage-Men,
4. Truant - Truants
5. Raw-Hide - Pastels
6. Volcanic Action - The Bel-Airs, The Belairs
7. Verti-Go-Go [#] - Jan Davis
8. Moon Race - Citations
9. Chiflado [#] - Galaxies, , Thom Starr & The Galaxies
10. Hearse - Al Casey
11. Beachbound - The Cornells
12. Walk, Don't Run '64 - The Teemates
13. Scalping Party - The Tornados
14. Time Bomb - Avengers VI,
15. Sunset Surf - Truants
16. Moon Dawg - Johnny & The Shy Guys,
17. Spin Out - The Teensmen
18. Avenger's Stomp - Avengers VI,
19. Bedlam - The Bel-Airs, The Belairs
20. Surfbuster [#] - Jan Davis

Album Description

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Shockwave! the newest edition in our ultra-successful Lost Legends of Surf Guitar series, comes along and smacks you upside the head! Jammed full of reverb-drenched, stringbending classics by surf warriors like the Avengers VI, Truants, Citations, Stagemen, Belairs, Teemates and more, Shockwave!—like our previous volumes—is taken from the vintage source tapes, assuring the sound to be breathtakingly accurate. No rock 'n' roll genre thrives as heartily today as surf guitar, with sounds so universally intoxicating they'll serve an oceanside Malibu beach party just as well as a weekend barbecue spread in Arkansas. Kowabunga, y'all!

Customer Reviews:

the legend continues.......2006-02-19

This is the latest entry in the lost legend series and it is the best alblum since the very first lost legends alblum release. The songs match up and compliment each other better than any of the previous alblums in this series, so well that it sounds like a dance alblum. I give it a high recommendation for any surf music fan. Try alldirect.com for the best prices on this series of alblums.

Average customer rating: holy guacomole Serious Awsomeness! what in the name of Not a dissapointment but not quite enough. What The @#$@ Is THIS

Myths, Legends and Other Amazing Adventures, Vol. 2 The Aquabats Manufacturer: Fearless Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Return of the Aquabats! Charge!! Serious Awesomeness Friend or Foe? Everything Goes Numb ASIN: B0001FVF4Y Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

1. Robot Theme Song
2. Hey Luno
3. Pool Party
4. Pizza Day
5. Dear Spike
6. I Fell Asleep On My Arm
7. Radiation Song
8. Adventure Today
9. The Baker
10. Danger Woman
11. Worms Make Dirt
12. Sandy Face
13. The Wild Sea

Customer Reviews:

holy guacomole.......2006-01-19

Killer frikkin ska album. Ive been reading the reviews and ive noticed there was nothing else to be said. But, nobody mentioned the song Worms Make Dirt. That song is epic and amazing. How they thought of a chipmunk in the center of the earth is beyond me. These guys take geeky ska to a new level. Pool Party is also another cool song. "dude just watching the dating game". The chorus is really catchy. Pizza Day is probably the best song on the album. Good, funny lyrics. So this cd is awesome so buy it.

Serious Awsomeness!.......2005-07-09

How can you not like this CD. It's fun-filled and packed with adventure. This CD blows the top off the volcano man! What are you doing sitting here reading this review...go buy the cd!

what in the name of.......2005-03-08

Now I won't bash too heavily or linger too long on the vast array of negatives this group has to offer, however I feel at least the need to let you know just what you're getting into when swapping your savings for this album. This is without question an acquired taste and I haven't the slightest idea of how one would go about acquiring it. For reference, here is a short list of things I jotted down after fully committing myself, double meaning there, to give this CD 1 full spin before ridding myself of this stuff.
Times said : "Please kill me" - 38
"How much longer?" - 28
"I'm not going to make it" - 18
"How is this possible?" - 16
"What is more pointless, this music, or my listening to it?" - 4
"What kind of sick masochist am I calling upon myself to suffer through this just for the self-satisfaction it would bring?" - 0 but it was close
As you can read, I never felt more bitter or cynical after voluntarily listening to music that I can remember. The music itself is a concoction of a lot of loud, flashy, gimmicky sounds from electronic keyboards and trumpets pieced together in order to make the craziest, most unusual sound possible. To be blunt, this is reminiscent of music on Saturday morning kids show theme songs. That is not to say that removing these over-the-top elements the musicianship is bad. When they want to play their instruments in a listenable way, they show that they could make music people might enjoy. However, that is soon forgotten when you factor in the vocals and the lyrics. I guess they're trying to be funny or irreverent when writing these songs like the band They Might Be Giants, only 1 problem: they're not funny or witty in any conceivable way. There's songs about superheroes & the pizza day at school, although they just go nowhere, offer nothing humorous, use the most cornball language imaginable, and just leave you incredulous over what their motivation could be for producing this type of music. The singer's voice, however gets the nod as the most over-the-top annoying thing of them all, the most obvious unending novelty that sparks the most rage. The only song that got any pleasant reaction out of me was "I fell asleep on my arm," that has some traces of wit and mockery of Korn & Limp Bizkit, which will get them at least a star anytime because as bad as The Aquabats are, they're if nothing else making the music they want and not catering to the teen sheep of MTV. So all in all 2 stars. Hope this helps.

Not a dissapointment but not quite enough........2004-11-27

This is a good cd, it's not great but it's not bad. This is the Aquabats latest release and it's not to bad. The Aquabats keep there ska and wackiness in this cd but for some reason I just can't get into it as much. There are plenty of good songs but it just doesn't feel as good every since the Aquabats released the Floating Eye Of Death in '98. Still a good release buy a great ska band.

Robot Theme Song- One of those songs I just don't get, intro.3/10
Hey Luno- Great song to start off it, About a flying horse. 8/10
Pool Party- Long and it gets very old, but good for kicks. 6/10
Pizza Day- Best on the cd, great horns and hilarious lyrics.10/10
Dear Spike- Good song. No ska but still a decent song. 8/10
I Fell Asleep On My Arm- I love it but way to long. 5/10
Radiation Song- I don't really like this one, slow but funny.5/10
Adventure Today- Repetitive lyrics but the ska keeps it good.7/10
The Baker-2nd best on the CD, funny lyrics with good horns. 9/10
Danger Woman- A dumb song with nothing to it, just boring. 2/10
Worms Make Dirt- Not even funny, just stupid and slow. 2/10
Sandyface- A decent song, good replay value. 7/10
The Wild Sea- A solid ending, but leaves you hanging. 6/10

Overall the cd is just ok I just couldn't get into it. It agrivates me because I don't know why. There's only about two songs that I would listen to more than once, but when you put this cd in it has some decent songs. I expected a little too much though and got something just good, yet under expectations.

What The @#$@ Is THIS.......2004-11-06

I'm probably going to get flamed by every devotee of this "band", but I have to express MY opinion about this "music". This has to be some of the worst sounds I've heard in my entire life. This "group" is just pure crap, what can I say. These guys might have talent, but why waste it making this garbage? To set the record straight, I didnt just look up some obscure band I've never heard of to trash. I discovered this "music" through a friend. Maybe I dont like it because Im just not fan and I dont "understand".
Oh, and dont tell me this music is about having "fun", because I love to have fun, but not "fun" for 2 yr olds.

Average customer rating:

Legends of Broadway Bernadette Peters Manufacturer: Sony Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Legends of Broadway Legends of Broadway Legends of Broadway Company (2006 Broadway Revival Cast) No One Is Alone ASIN: B000KHX7C6 Release Date: 2006-12-26

Tracks:

1. You Can't Get a Man with a Gun [From Annie Get Your Gun]
2. Sailor of My Dreams [From Dames at Sea]
3. Raining in My Heart [From Dames at Sea]
4. There Won't Be Trumpets [From Anyone Can Whistle]
5. Anyone Can Whistle [From Anyone Can Whistle]
6. Sunday in the Park with George [From Sunday in the Park with George] - Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters
7. Children and Art [From Sunday in the Park with George] - Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters
8. Move On [From Sunday in the Park with George] - Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters
9. Unexpected Song [From Song and Dance]
10. Tell Me on a Sunday [From Song and Dance]
11. Stay with Me [From Into the Woods] - Bernadette Peters, Pamela Winslow
12. Lament [From Into the Woods]
13. Time Heals Everything [From Mack and Mabel]
14. Everything's Coming Up Roses [From Gypsy]

Average customer rating: Really Cool Surf/Hot Rod Rock Very cool No Need To Panic!

Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Sundazed Music Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vol. 1 Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vol. 3 Lost Legends of Surf Guitar: Shockwave War of The Surf Guitars Surf Sensation ASIN: B00009IB5V Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

1. The Sheriff Of Noddingham (prev. unissued) - David Marks & The Marksmen
2. Fugitive - Jan Davis
3. Jack The Ripper (prev. unissued) - The Surfaris
4. Bongo Shutdown - The New Dimensions
5. Point Panic - Jerry Cole & His Spacemen
6. Burning Rubber - Gene The Draggin King Moles
7. Stick Shift - The Trashmen
8. Shootin Beavers - The Tornadoes
9. Travelin (prev. unissued) - David Marks & The Marksmen
10. Boss Machine - Jan Davis
11. Moondawg - The Rhythm Rockers
12. Latinia - Jim Waller & The Deltas
13. Ram Charger - The Del-Vetts
14. Walk, Dont Run - The Trashmen
15. Midnight Surfer - Jerry Cole & His Spacemen
16. The Gremmie Part 1 - The Tornadoes
17. Chicky Run - The New Dimensions
18. Yep (prev. unissued) - The Surfaris
19. Banzai Washout - The Catalinas
20. Devil Surfer - Scott Engel

Album Description

Sundazed loudly launches our supercharged new series, indelibly capturing the widescreen picture of pounding vintage surf and hot rod guitar instrumentals—the first-ever, broad-based, legitimate survey of these incendiary recordings! LOST LEGENDS OF SURF GUITAR!

• The first releases in our new series: the most fun and comprehensive compilations ever of rare 60's surf and hot rod guitar instrumentals!

• Featuring performances from echo-drenched legends such as the Pyramids, David Marks & The Marksmen, the Original Surfaris, Trashmen and Tornadoes, as well as unsung longboard heroes like the Royal Coachmen, Thom Starr & the Galaxies, Jan Davis, Dave Myers & his Surftones, and a ton of others!

• Full color fold-outs jam-packed with rare photos and tons of memorabilia...total beach boppa-nova and tuff guitars galore!

• Liner notes and sidebars feature interviews with the who's who of the early 60's tidal-tribe; the legendary musicians, producers, designers and more!

• Big sounds from the original masters—20 tracks per disc including previously unheard vintage cuts on each volume... Speedway tested!

From the endless beaches of Orange County to the countless lakes of Minnesota, Lost Legends Of Surf Guitar spotlights an avalanche of reverb-guitar staccato-ripping surf and speed-fest sounds from the original masters!

Album Description

The second release in the Sundazed series - the most fun and comprehensive compilations ever of rare 60's surf and hot rod guitar instrumentals! Featuring performances by Jerry Cole & His Spacemen, The Tornadoes, David Marks & The Marksmen, and The Del-Vetts and more. Includes previously unreleased tracks. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Really Cool Surf/Hot Rod Rock.......2007-06-29

I bought this CD first because it was reviewed as having a lot of Hot Rod rock on it(I am a big fan of Hot Rod Rock & am into Hot Rods myself). It does, although most of it is of the "Instrumental" variety with Hot Rod/Racetrack sound effects dubbed over the music in the background. That being said, it is a great CD with the pleasant suprise being a couple of unreleased Surfaris songs as well as some from David Marks(Early Beach Boys member)& his Marksmen. I particularly liked "Travelin", I could really hear the Beach Boys influence in that one. I also enjoyed "The Fugitive" from Jan Davis, right down to the baying bloodhounds. I was unfamiliar with him but enjoyed that one in particular. Also I liked a really funny song I hadn't heard before by the Tornadoes, "Shootin Beavers". These CD's are chock full of some classic old Surf/Hot Rod/California Sound songs, most long forgotten. Get it and Enjoy!

Very cool.......2004-05-18

Of the set, this is my favorite CD. But be aware this music is not for everyone. If you like crazy surf music complete with drag racing sound effects, barking dogs, and crazed killer laughs then stop here and push the "Add to cart" button! The sound quality is nothing short of fantastic. Even though it is in Mono, it is the best sounding compilation CD I've ever heard. If you never heard anything other than the Surfaris or the Ventures, you should lay down cash for this.

No Need To Panic!.......2003-11-12

Sundazed Records put a lot of time and effort into their surf guitar series. Although six of the twenty songs in this volume are hot rod instrumentals, they sound right at home among the obscure and previously unreleased surf instrumentals included in this collection. Jerry Cole And His Spacemen perform "Point Panic" as well as the Surfaris originally did. The Trashmen turn in a very good rendition of the Ventures' hit "Walk, Don't Run." "The Gremmie, Part 1" by the Tornadoes is a humorous song about beginning surfers. The Catalinas were a studio supergroup that consisted of guitarists Tommy Tedesco, Billy Strange and Jerry Cole, saxophonist Steve Douglas, and drummer Hal Blaine, with both Leon Russell and Bruce Johnston on piano! Their song "Banzai Washout" alone is worth the price of this CD.

Average customer rating: Recommended for Neo-prog Fans Wonderful Always autumn.

Catch the Spirit: Complete Anthology Mostly Autumn Manufacturer: Classic Rock Legends ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Storms Over Still Water The Last Bright Light Second Life Syndrome Delicate Flame of Desire Milliontown ASIN: B000079494 Release Date: 2005-07-25

Tracks:

1. Nowhere to Hide
2. We Come and We Go
3. Please
4. Spirit of Autumn Past
5. Evergreen
6. Riders of Rohan
7. This Great Blue Pearl
8. Noise from My Head
9. Half the Mountain
10. Shrinking Violet
11. Goodbye Alone
12. Heroes Never Die

Tracks:

1. Overture: The Forge of Sauron
2. Dark Before the Dawn
3. Prints in the Stone
4. Return of the King
5. Night Sky
6. Winter Mountain
7. Last Climb
8. Never the Rainbow
9. Porcupine Rain
10. Gap Is Too Wide
11. Mother Nature

Album Description

Full Title - Catch The Spirit - Complete Anthology. 2002 release featuring stunning new arrangements of the Celtic flavored progressive rock act's essential songs. 23 tracks. Classic Rock Productions.

Customer Reviews:

Recommended for Neo-prog Fans.......2006-10-30

Neo-prog is the version of progressive rock that emerged in the early 80s via bands like Marillion, IQ, Saga, and Pendragon. It was less complex than the classic prog of early to mid 70s Yes, Genesis, ELP, etc., and tended to have shorter songs. I would describe Mostly Autumn as neo-prog with some British folk elements thrown in the mix. They are not as folky as Iona, but folk is part of their sound.

I prefer classic prog, so I can't really get into this band. But I give them 4 stars anyway because what they do, they do pretty well.

Wonderful.......2006-03-25

This double disk set is a great buy. If you aren't totally caught up in the music by the end of your first listen, you will be before the second is through.

Always autumn........2003-02-05

_Catch the Spirit_ is the second anthology released by Mostly Autumn -- actually, it arrives not long after their first one, _Heroes Never Die_. Here's the skinny: _Heroes Never Die_ has gone out of print and has been *replaced* by this new set. Whereas the first anthology was only 12 songs (one disc), this is 23 mmm-tasty songs (two discs).

If you enjoy this band and whether you have _Heroes Never Die_ or not, I recommend for you get this. Now some people might say, "Wah, but I already have all these songs!" Well...that's only partially true. The band has recorded everything here, and sometimes they have some pretty big differences. For instance, Heather Findlay (:P'''') takes over lead vocals on "We Come and We Go". Less evident changes include a deeper bass presence on "Goodbye Alone", a more ethereal atmosphere to "The Gap Is Too Wide", a big riff opening "Nowhere to Hide" rather than drunken singing, a more rocking arrangement on "Prints in the Stone", and a spine-tingling cadences of angels on "Mother Nature" and "Heroes Never Die". If you've heard the band's live album _The Story So Far_, you are likely to recognize that many of the songs here are based on the changes made in the live setting. While the changes are largely subtle, but it's quite remarkable how subtle modifications can really alter the sound of the song. There is also a new song (or maybe an old b-side) called "Noise from My Head" which is, like everything this band does, superb. It is a more rocking song a la "Never the Rainbow" with Heather Findlay's pearly voice.

For the Mostly Autumn newbie, I can think of no better place to start (although all of their albums are excellent in their own right). _Catch the Spirit_ doesn't cost much more than their older albums but you get twice as much material. Mostly Autumns involves strains of symphonic rock flourishing around a pastoral Celtic influences and glints of hard rock. They feature a wealth of instrumentation from flutes and violins to the standard rock setup, and have goddess Heather Findlay and Bryan Josh on vocals. The band also has the most consistently beautiful guitar solos I've ever heard. I think some higher power appeared to lead guitarist Bryan Josh and gave him knowledge of sacred scales that yank at your emotions, like a combination of Steve Rothery and David Gilmour and the special X-element. Beautiful playing...and he does them ALL the time. How does he come up with this stuff?

I might be biased because autumn is my favorite season, but this is really good music. So, like, yeah...check it out. (you can tell I'm really good at ending reviews)

Average customer rating: CLassic Material You'll love it! Part of a great CD series for Motown fans! An excellent buy! A Good Buy

Motown Legends, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Umvd Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | 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 R&B | 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: Motown Legends, Vol. 1 Motown Legends, Vol. 3 Motown Legends, Vol. 4 Motown Legends, Vol. 5 Motown Legends: Love Songs ASIN: B0000047J5 Release Date: 1995-09-01

Tracks:

1. Reach Out, I'll Be There - Four Tops
2. Fingertips (Part II) - Stevie Wonder
3. Where Did Our Love Go - Diana Ross & The Supremes
4. My Girl - The Temptations
5. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) - The Isley Brothers
6. I'll Be Doggone - Marvin Gaye
7. Blowin' In The Wind - Stevie Wonder
8. Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes
9. Get Ready - The Temptations
10. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone - Diana Ross& The Supremes
11. What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)? - Jr. Walker & The All Stars

Customer Reviews:

CLassic Material.......2000-07-12

these are some of Music greatest Classics.Timeless Music that hasn't aged at all.this is a Whose Who of Music in General.SO Many Great Talents all for a Great Price.

You'll love it! Part of a great CD series for Motown fans!.......1999-09-18

I would highly recommend this cd along with volumes 1, 3, & 4. They all sound great & are perfect for any Motown fan who doesn't want to spend a fortune to complete their collection! You will not be disappointed with this cd series!

An excellent buy!.......1998-07-28

Bought this one second hand in NYC in 1996. Motown music simply makes me feel good.... Couldn't get ahold of nos. 1, 3 and 4 over here in Hamburg, Germany. But now I found them listed here. Great!

A Good Buy.......1998-06-30

The surprisingly cheap price tag may make the buyer think he is getting re-recorded versions. Wrong. All these songs are original hits with great sound quality.

Average customer rating:

Motown Legends: Love Songs Various Artists Manufacturer: Umvd Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 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: Love Songs of Motown Motown Legends, Vol. 1 Motown Legends, Vol. 2 Motown Legends, Vol. 3 Motown Legends, Vol. 5 ASIN: B0000047IH Release Date: 1995-09-01

Tracks:

1. My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
2. Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
3. Never Can Say Goodbye - Jackson 5
4. Being With You - Smokey Robinson
5. Oh No - Commodores
6. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Marvin Gaye
7. Your Precious Love - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
8. If You Really Love Me - Stevie Wonder
9. Still - Commodores
10. Cruisin' - Smokey Robinson
11. Three Times A Lady - Commodores

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