Learning Curve

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This is not the expected knockout from the renegade female drum & bass mixmaster, but it's still a fine display of versatility. On her major-label debut, DJ Rap (née British model Charissa Saverio) offers everything from dippy Madonna-style club tracks ("Bad Girl") and narcotic electro jams ("Fuck with Your Head") to icy instrumental scores ("Stories from Around the World"). But after fumbling through several indistinguishable dance cuts, she really hits her stride with the majestically orchestrated "Changes," a song that uses her beats and glamour to maximum effect. --Aidin Vaziri

Learning Curve,DJ Rap,Sony,Dance,Dance Music,Pop,Popular Music

Average customer rating: Beyond Drum and Bass um...this sucks A fine intro to d&b for those who are just starting. DJ Rap Knows Her Beats Not as good as it shoulda, coulda been...

Learning Curve DJ Rap Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bulletproof Touching Bass Brave New World Bad Girl Mixtress ASIN: B00000J7SA Release Date: 1999-06-01

Tracks:

1. Bad Girl
2. Good To Be Alive
3. Fuck With Your Head
4. Bad Behaviour
5. Everyday Girl
6. You Get Around
7. Human Kind
8. Live It For Today
9. Go
10. Stories From Around The World
11. Changes
12. Ordinary Day

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This is not the expected knockout from the renegade female drum & bass mixmaster, but it's still a fine display of versatility. On her major-label debut, DJ Rap (née British model Charissa Saverio) offers everything from dippy Madonna-style club tracks ("Bad Girl") and narcotic electro jams ("Fuck with Your Head") to icy instrumental scores ("Stories from Around the World"). But after fumbling through several indistinguishable dance cuts, she really hits her stride with the majestically orchestrated "Changes," a song that uses her beats and glamour to maximum effect. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Beyond Drum and Bass.......2005-12-11

If you're looking for true drum and bass, check out Roni Size. But if you're searching for an album of more transcendental quality, this one is for you. DJ Rap uses some traditional D&B beats and merges them with beautiful melodies and sweeping synthesizers to create a truly unique techno experience. Her brilliant feminist and existential lyrics are inspiring. This girl is deep! Learning Curve will get under your skin and demand many repitions under the laser.

um...this sucks.......2005-05-05

I love drum and bass and I heard that dj rap was supposed to be one of the best... after the reviews I thought I'd give it a try. I was very disappointed...I wouldn't even classify her music as drum and bass. When I got it, the sticker said trip-hop pop (not d&b). I never write reviews, but this one was just so bad, I had too.

A fine intro to d&b for those who are just starting........2004-07-10

I bought this album 3 years ago, because I heard "Good To Be Alive" in the movie "Go", and loved it. So why not pick up the album it came from and see if there were any other good tracks? Well, after a few listens, I only liked the first two tracks, so I shelved it. A year later, I popped it back in. I realized how closed-minded I had been a year before, because the breakbeats on this album are SICK. Throw in a little Drum & Bass, and there you have it. This album still gets heavy play in my car stereo. I would highly recommend it for people who are looking for an intro to D&B, but are currently into hip-hop and breakbeats. This will ease you into the genre. The lyrics are almost sometimes laughable:
"I'm trying to show you that as friends we'd get along
Respect my body 'cos that's where you came from" - Bad Girl
.....Anyway, you get the picture. A couple of tracks don't really fit on this album, and you'll know which ones I'm talking about when you listen to it. But for people who just love BEATS, this album is golden. If you're the type who likes to roll around town and annoy people with your "Bassmobile", this is for you. Tracks like "F**k With Your Head" & "You Get Around" are perfect head-nodders for you guys. Hell, if you're a stripper, I'd recommend half the songs on this album to use for your routine.
But when it comes down to it all, this album is all about the beats, so I can't knock the lyrics, although some of the melodies are nice as well.
Excellent album, if you know what it was meant for - I just wish Rap would dabble more in breakbeat albums like this, instead of just sticking with the Jungle/D&B tip like she does.

DJ Rap Knows Her Beats.......2004-03-16

DJ Rap knows here beats. A friend of mine gave me this album as a b-day gift and I loved every track. I even purchased another copy so I have one in the house and one in the car. DJ Rap's Learning Curve is one of top ten best album to listen to, in my opinion. If you are a techno fan, it is definitely worth hearing.

Not as good as it shoulda, coulda been..........2004-02-24

I know that it takes talent to make music, and I hate to criticize any musicians because I certainly couldn't do it, but this CD was just not that good. There are some cool beats, but they're pretty forgettable. Lyrics in electronic music aren't always deep or anything, but in some cases, I think she actually was trying to make a "real song", so it was kind of sad. Her vocals are Madonna-esque, without the smooth production. Maybe she just didn't quite live up to the hype. I'm beginning to think that most female djs "make it" just because of the novelty of female djs. There was nothing to HATE, but there certainly wasn't anything to love, either.

Average customer rating: dj rap's learning curve

Learning Curve DJ Rap Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000IR11 Release Date: 1999-02-01

Tracks:

1. Bad Girl - DJ Rap, DJ Rap
2. Good to Be Alive - DJ Rap, DJ Rap
3. F**k With Your Head - DJ Rap, DJ Rap
4. Bad Behaviour - DJ Rap, DJ Rap,
5. Everyday Girl
6. You Get Around
7. Human Kind
8. Live It for Today
9. Go
10. Stories from Around the World - DJ Rap,
11. Changes
12. Ordinary Day

Album Details

European Pressing Featuring Different Cover Art.

Customer Reviews:

dj rap's learning curve.......2000-06-24

in learning curve DJ rap (charissa saverino) mixes the hard beats of techno with the angelic sounds of her voice. such tracks are number 2,number 5, everday girl. as soon as you change the track you are brought into heavy beats, extreme bass, heavy lyrics such as number 1 bad girl, number 3 F**k with your brain, which are no angelic lyrics. then to close the album...you have ordinary day which is teaching people to change there ways and for the world to change. five stars definetly.(this is my opinion and does not effect anything, please respect my opinion.)

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Bop in Britain, Vol. 1: The Learning Curve Various Artists Manufacturer: Jasmine Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00009WVXF Release Date: 2003-08-18

Tracks:

1. Rebop Rebels - Bosworth Moderns Jazz Group
2. Quintessence - Bosworth Moderns Jazz Group
3. Boppin' the Boogie - Bosworth Moderns Jazz Group
4. Baltemore Bop - Bosworth Moderns Jazz Group
5. Vertigo - Steve Race Bop Group
6. Marzipan - Steve Race Bop Group
7. Bugle Call Bop - Steve Race Bop Group
8. Microcosmo - Steve Race Bop Group
9. Gone With the Windmill [Take 1] - Alan Dean's Bepoppers
10. Gone With the Windmill [Take 2] - Alan Dean's Bepoppers
11. Barbados - Alan Dean's Bepoppers
12. Elevenses - Alan Dean's Bepoppers
13. Ool-Ya-Koo - Alan Dean's Bepoppers
14. Lightly Politely - John Dankworth Seven
15. Strike Up the Band - John Dankworth Seven
16. Marmaduke - John Dankworth Seven
17. Little Benny - John Dankworth Seven
18. Burmans Bauble - Ralph Sharon Sextet
19. Boptical Illusion - Ralph Sharon Sextet
20. All the Things You Are - Tommy Whittle Quartet
21. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps - Tommy Whittle Quartet
22. Wit's End - Tommy Whittle Septet
23. Portland Place - Tommy Whittle Septet
24. Sam's Say - Tommy Whittle Septet
25. Night and Day - Tommy Whittle Septet

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Learning Curve Lynn Harrison Manufacturer: Lynoleum Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA3CEE Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

1. When I Walk (I Run)
2. I've Been Busy
3. Tall Trees
4. Maybe I Was Wrong
5. First Day of School
6. Skates & Wings
7. Where Do You Call Home?
8. Learning Curve
9. Tooth Fairy Forgot
10. Yes It's Cold in Winnipeg
11. In Spite of It All
12. Laugh Myself to Sleep

Average customer rating: Don't miss this!! I've worn a few of them out already!!! Impressive Sincere and hard hitting awesome

Learning Curve Michael Heaton Manufacturer: Artichoke ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004U9TQ Release Date: 2000-07-02

Tracks:

1. If It's So Easy
2. Honest
3. Smells Like Gasoline
4. So, Here We Are
5. Silver Lining
6. Carolina
7. In The End
8. Big Life
9. Straight To Hell
10. We're Not Sleeping
11. Saving Grace
12. The World Is An Ocean
13. Irene's Waltz

Album Description

An ecclectic blend of rock, pop and country influences all tied up into Michael's brand of acoustic rock. Highlights feature a guest performance by Jay Bennett guitarist for Wilco.

Customer Reviews:

Don't miss this!!.......2006-02-28

Since seeing Michael Heaton live a few times, it is tough not to play this over and over. "If It's So Easy" and "So Hear We Are" are my favorites. In a world over over-produced pop, the energy and authenticity of this music is very refreshing!

I've worn a few of them out already!!!.......2002-11-16

After knowing Mike and the band for about 2 years now and seeing them perform all over the place, it is safe to say that this CD has become a part of my life (thanks Mike). Hearing his music only puts me in a good mood, and it's one of those that when a certain song starts, I think, "I remember when...." and I have to laugh. I'd love to see Mike and the guys continue with their successes, although that's not a hard one to predict. Great CD!

Impressive.......2001-07-03

This is a great CD. I heard these guys live at a local club after ingesting a decent amount of alcohol and thought they really rocked. Bought a CD that night to see if there music came across as energetic as it did live. Remembered that I had bought CD a week later and decided to pop it in with low expectations. I haven't taken it out of the CD changer yet since that first listening. Great lyrics, great melody....it won't be long until Michael's Americana sound is on the radio across America. I'm afraid I'm turning into a Groupie.

Sincere and hard hitting.......2000-09-06

Awesome lyrics and riffs that move you. Michael has put together a great disk here. I'm no music reviewer, but I know good music when I hear it. I've turned on a bunch on friends to this guy and the conclusion is unanimous: this guy rocks. You can feel his energy and passion. His sense of humor is evident, but you know he's talking about some serious stuff. I just wanted to hear the story about the chick that lit his guitar on fire. Now that's pretty harsh. Buy the disk.

awesome.......2000-08-02

This disk is incredible. This is pure songwriting at its best. I gaurantee the songs "If It's So Easy" and "Gasoline" will stick in your head for days. Hooks on top of hooks. Original and very impressive. This guy is for real.

Average customer rating:

Can I Ask You Something? Manufacturer: Learning Curve Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA3VAO Release Date: 2004-06-01

Average customer rating:

Learning Curve Peglegasus Manufacturer: Redeye Distribution ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000068Q16 Release Date: 2002-07-02

Tracks:

1. Ancient Troubling Times
2. x-33
3. Bilge Pump
4. Crogue
5. Entourage
6. Let's Just Say The Dog Did It
7. Sea Squad
8. Intermission
9. Any Old Thing
10. Stunning Bijou
11. Ghostly Parlour Games
12. Jackinapes

Average customer rating:

Learning Curve Fred Randolph Manufacturer: Creative Spirit ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002RQHL2 Release Date: 2003-12-02

Tracks:

1. I Wonder Why
2. Windward Side
3. Churchy Tune
4. Learning Curve
5. The Longest time
6. Secret Garden
7. A's Vamp
8. In Honor of
9. Homage to Trane
10. Nature of the Beast
11. Pua Lilia

Average customer rating:

The Learning Curve Manufacturer: Asil Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0007V1BTG

Average customer rating: A MUST buy CD

Welcome to the Learning Curve Ammatusk Manufacturer: Ryzhik Records, LLC ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00092FHJS Release Date: 2005-04-01

Tracks:

1. Fallen
2. Sense of Direction
3. Jason's Fireplace
4. Make The Time
5. Take It Back
6. Call It A Day
7. In Passing
8. Shallow
9. Into The Night

Customer Reviews:

A MUST buy CD.......2005-04-09

From what I understand, music from this CD has already been enjoyed by over 2000 people in 7 countries. And it's obvious why: this is probably one of the best CDs that I have ever heard. I have been handing out copies of Welcome to the Learning Curve as gifts to my friends. I love the way the instruments blend together in perfect harmony. Jason's Fireplace moves me. Of course the other songs are equally good. Everyone should buy this CD. It perfectly represents the "Milwaukee sound."

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