45 RPM

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Even before he became an internationally acclaimed DJ and producer, Paul van Dyk was creating tremors in the techno world. Originally released in his native Germany in 1994, 45 RPM marks a pivotal point in the Berliner's career. Thanks to a deal with Mute Records, American audiences finally get a chance to catch up with van Dyk's formative work. The rudimentary club beats and synthesizer effects may sound a bit cold now, but signs of impending stardom are plentifully, particularly on the classic club track "For an Angel" and the high-energy disco cut "Emergency!" --Aidin Vaziri

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This CD represents Paul's early work and the development of his style combining memorable melodies with poignant progressive beats. Seven Ways comes filled with songs that inspire, uplift and just plain make you feel warm and fuzzy.

45 RPM,Paul Van Dyk,Mute U.S.,Club/Dance,Dance Music,Electronic,Pop,Progressive House,Progressive Trance,Trance

45 Rpm: The Singles [Limited Edition Bonus Disc]
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greatest hits minus august and septmber

Pillar Box Red is worth the Purchase

Nice compilation!!!

Even Zen Buddhists Have To Earn A Living

An Essential CD

45 Rpm: The Singles [Limited Edition Bonus Disc]
The The
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
General | Rock | Styles | Music
Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000066C15
Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

Uncertain Smile
Perfect
Sweet Bird Of Truth
Infected
Heartland
Armageddon Days Are Here (Again)
The Beat(en) Generation
Dogs Of Lust
Slow Emotion Replay
Love Is Stronger Than Death
This Is The Day
I Saw The Light
December Sunlight
Pillarbox Red
Deep Down Truth

Tracks:

Uncertain Smile (12" Remix)
Perfect (12" Remix)
Sweet Bird Of Truth (12" Remix)
Infected (12" Remix)
Armageddon Days Are Here (Again) (12" Remix)
Violence Of Truth (12" Remix)
Gravitate To Me (12" Remix)
Dogs Of Lust (12" Remix)

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Like Steely Dan, The The wasn't so much a band as a personal musical conceit/alter ego, this one for English writer-performer Matt Johnson. While Johnson's "band" came of age during the English synth pop boom of the early `80s, electricity was about the only common denominator between Johnson and his fashion slave contemporaries. Indeed, the sense of conscientious outrage that informs many of the two decades worth of singles collected here fostered a perception of Johnson as something of a prickly malcontent. But fashion was never an end in itself for Johnson, even on early pop fare like "Uncertain Smile" and "Perfect." Johnson's restless creative bent has led him to remix many of these tracks anew, ensuring that this set would never be seen as mere artistic obituary. Johnson's reputation as a socio-political crank reached its zenith on tracks like "Heartland" (which decries the reverse cultural colonization of Britain by America) and "Armageddon Days" (a shotgun blast at pan-religious hypocrisy, here introduced by a hilarious parody of the Sweet's "Ballroom Blitz": "Are you ready Jesus? Yeah! / Budda? Uh-huh."), but subsequent history has only proven him sagacious. Pity that Johnson's "Armageddon" lineup was short-lived: The The was a real band in `89, with Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr adding his signature sound to "The Beat(en) Generation" as well. And if anyone thought they had Johnson pegged, his acclaimed 1995 Hank Williams tribute, Hanky Panky (represented here by a riveting reinvention of the country legend's "I Saw the Light"), surely set them scratching their heads again. The set is rounded out by three strong new tracks ("Decembersunlight (Cried Out)," a duet with Liz Horsman; "Pillar Box Red"; and "Deep Down Truth," a duet with Wild Colonial Angela McCluskey). The limited-edition two-disc set also includes a bonus disc of eight 12" club mixes previously unreleased in the U.S. on CD. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

greatest hits minus august and septmber.......2007-07-27

it is a gotta have collection the only complaints are that the "this is the day" (from m & m commercial) version is a slow version and that their greatest song of all time, "august and septmeber" is missing.

Pillar Box Red is worth the Purchase.......2007-01-03

That song, previously unreleased and only on the $40 Box set besides this.

Also, make sure you get the limited edition release with the second disc of remixes. Some of the remixes are even better than the originals.

I strongly recommend this, and Mind Bomb, and Dusk. That should satiate you if you are a new The The fan or you want the best and aren't a audiophile completist. Enjoy!

Nice compilation!!!.......2006-07-01

For all of you who enjoy this kind of music this is a must have!!!

Even Zen Buddhists Have To Earn A Living.......2005-06-12

When I hear a large American company using The The as their soundscape on a TV commercial an earlier reaction would have been these artists are selling out...I guess I am just getting old...even Matt deserves a break and right livelihood...This compilation is fine and the existential angst conveyed is pretty unique..a lot of his music is killer, his whole approach is sincere and I could say serious but sincere works...I have been waiting for tomorrow all my life..This Is The Day, Perfect...read Alan Watts THIS IS IT, The Wisdom Of Insecurity and The Book for intellectual background. It would not surprise me if Matt Johnson did.

An Essential CD.......2003-11-02

Whether the local powers acknowledge it or not, this is an essential component of any pop CD collection. Matt Johnson has been awfully good for a very long time. His track record is as consistent as all but a very few artists over the same time period.

This CD is the place to start if you don't have The The in your collection already. Even if you do, Johnson has remixed many tracks to great effect. Excellent engineering went into creating this CD.

One thing that has always been a hallmark of Johnson's productions. Every song has a strong hook and a hypnotic beat. I'm not into the rave scene, but I would guess that these tracks get played to death at Ibiza discos. And why not? every tune is danceable and the lyrics are sodden with consciousness cleansing layering. In my case, it's just music that creates a great background for whatever I'm doing. And when I choose to actually focus in on the lyrics, I'm not disappointed. The guy actually has something to say! A bit along the lines of Roger Waters as far as world perspective is concerned. Another artist I will never grow tired of! Compare "What God Wants," on Waters' "Amused to Death" CD to The The's "Armaggedon" and you'll see what I mean.

Now I've gotta go listen to some Roger Waters tracks.

Tracks:

Introjection
I'm Comin' (To Take You Away)
For An Angel
45 RPM
Spannung (Tension)
Emergency!
Rushin' (Revolutions Per Minute)
Step Right On
A World Full Of DJ's
A Magical Moment
Ejeculoutro
For An Angel (PvD's E-Werk Club Mix)

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Even before he became an internationally acclaimed DJ and producer, Paul van Dyk was creating tremors in the techno world. Originally released in his native Germany in 1994, 45 RPM marks a pivotal point in the Berliner's career. Thanks to a deal with Mute Records, American audiences finally get a chance to catch up with van Dyk's formative work. The rudimentary club beats and synthesizer effects may sound a bit cold now, but signs of impending stardom are plentifully, particularly on the classic club track "For an Angel" and the high-energy disco cut "Emergency!" --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Album.......2005-09-12

The tracks on this album are crisp and high energy. It's a good buy, well worth the money.

Debut Paul Van Dyk album shows early star potential.......2005-06-11

45 RPM is Paul Van Dyk's debut album and it's not bad at all. This originally came out in Germany in 1994 and was re released in the UK to coincide with the 1998 rework of For An Angel.
The rather pervily titled 'I'm Comin'' kicks things off, a nice breezy number which bounces along happily and paves the way for the all time PVD classic For An Angel. For me, this original version is also the definitive mix- the e-werk mix may have been more club friendly but i think the synths on this version are much more inspiring and emotional- a true Van Dyk classic.
The album varies between the poppy trance of Step Right On and A Magical Moment to more intense techno trance like Spannung and A World Full of DJs which blasts out of your speakers at a mental tempo. Never mind 45 RPM, i'd say this track is a good 150 BPM!
Some of these tracks sound a little cheesy but i prefer to think of them as uplifting summer numbers especially Step Right On which has a real infectious vibe about it; you just can't stop your feet tapping along to this one.
A couple of tracks on this are a little lightweight and sound a little amateurish today but considering that this was produced in 1994 when PVD was still learning his trade, it's a very good effort.
If you like this, you should also check out the Green Valley EP which is on a similar tip and hints at the more polished sound PVD would later become renowned for.
To sum up, 45RPM is an important part of the Van Dyk back catalogue and all fans of his music should track down a copy of this one.
Get this now!

One of the Meistros of Electronica.......2002-10-25

This CD is purely awesome! Paul van Dyk is definitly the godfather of producers. I am not a huge fan of non-mixed Dj CDs, but this is one exception! PVD, brought goosebumps to my body with "For an Angel"! This song is deep, sufisticated, beautiful work. Trance has never seen a better man. If you are not a fan of Trance, PVD will change your opinion in no time! Get this CD.

Not bad for his early works.......2002-09-09

I own pretty much everything with PvD's name on it. I have every single 12" vinyl of his as well. Anywhooooo, this is one of the few that will not recieve a 5 out of 5 because there are some songs on this CD that I can't even dance to. Then again, there are songs like "For an Angel", "45rpm", "Spannung (Tension)", "Emergency!", "Rushin' (Revolutions Per Minute)", "A Magical Moment", and "For an Angel (PvD's E-Werk Club Mix)" that stand out as the best ones on here. I would recommend getting this first if you don't have any of his other stuff so that you can see or hear how he has evolved through the years.

The US' First Look at PvD.......2002-06-11

Now, most people who know PvD, know him from Seven Ways (released in the US in 1997) and later purchase his first album looking for a duplicate of Seven Way's beautiful and ethereal feel. Thus leading to the extremely common belief that this album is not very great.

Well, considering this music was made before 1994, this was his debut album, and most of his influence up to this point is German, I think this is a damn fine album. It's definately different from other PvD work, but isn't the variety and exploration what makes music great?

45 RPM has more a noticable steady bassline and solid beats in comparison with all of his other work, which gives it a much grittier feel and shows that years of practice and dedication do make an impact. =P

If you're looking for that smoother, dreamy heaven, though, I strongly reccomend Out There and Back - it's by far the best work PvD has done. The great thing about this artist is not just his amazing ability to make music, it's the incredible energy in him that shows up in all of his music - and radiates in OTB.

Tracks:

45 Rpm
It's Not Unusual
Statue of Liberty

Album Details

First Single Taken from the Album "The Poppy Fields".

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Nervous 45 rpm Collection
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Nervous
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music

Rockabilly | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music

Oldies & Retro | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00001QEN5
Release Date: 2006-01-09

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chance meeting between two record players and a wind tunnel

45 RPM Performance
Gerogerigegege
Manufacturer: Dark Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00008EZLP
Release Date: 1996-08-19

Tracks:

Side B of It
Side a of It

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chance meeting between two record players and a wind tunnel.......2003-03-19

Although not the classic that 'Endless Humiliation' is, this runs a close second. The mood here is somewhat brooding and ambient with what sounds like an amplified needle scraping across the record every now and then, just for fun. Two long tracks of this, so grab a blanket and cuddle up to the one you love while Gero destroys these helpless 45s

Tracks:

Medley: Shama Lama Ding Dong/Rama Lama Ding Dong
Somewhere
Little White Cloud That Cried
Heataches
Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream)
Edd Tide
Smoke from a Distant Fire
It's Alright
At This Moment
Rock and Roll Lullabye
Sincerely
My Hero
If I Should Fall Behind
If You Want To
What a Surprise
Tears in Heaven
Morse Code of Love
Medley: Shama Lama Ding Dong/Rama Lama Ding Dong
Medley: Lonely Teardrops/Shout

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45 Rpm
45 R.P.M.
Manufacturer: Rhythm Bomb
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA3Z3M
Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

Cmon Little Baby
Tennessee Zip
Yeah Baby
I Love You Honey
Two Hearts
Perfect
Move It on Over
He Will Come Back
Here Comes That Feeling Again
My Little Baby
Devils Poem
Why Dont You Haul Off
This Little Girl Gone Rockin
Stop, Look and Listen
My Boy Elvis
Stop Listening Wolf

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Good remix tracks from early A-Ha
MEMORIAL BEACH
pop, rock

45 Rpm Club
A-Ha
Manufacturer: Msi/Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000005S51
Release Date: 1996-12-12

Customer Reviews:

Good remix tracks from early A-Ha.......2003-01-18

I originally had this material (with the exception of the Take On Me remix) on a 12" single. "Driftwood" is a decent but disposable B-side, the instrumental "Sun Always Shines..." is interesting, but the real treasure is the 12" of "Sun...". The percussion is hopped up a little *too* much, but overall it is a solid track that will get everyone moving. Definitely worth pursuing if you are any sort of A-Ha fan. The sound quality suffers slightly over the original vinyl (fancy that), but not enough to detract from the overall effect. The "Take On Me" remix is fun, but nothing to write home about.

MEMORIAL BEACH.......2000-03-01

I really need this album. I think it's the best album Pal ever wrote before. If anyone knows where to find 'em, please write me an e-mail. Thanx.

pop, rock.......1998-10-09

I like old disco, for example Modern Talking, Joy (Austria), e.t.c. Also i like melody rock, for example Dire Straits, Chris Rea. My beloved group is a-ha.