Tattoo [Import]

1. Even In The Darkest Hour

2. Quel Dommage

3. Murderans

4. Milan, Madrid, Chicago, Paris

5. Lychee

6. She's Mine But I'm Not Hers

7. Sunshine Of Your Smile

8. Jay-Jay Johanson

9. A Letter To Lulu-Mae

10. Sudden Death

11. I Guess I'm Just A Fool

12. Friday At Rex

13. The Sly Seducer

Tattoo,Jay-Jay Johanson,Bmg/RCA Records Label,Dance,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: I wish there was a 10 star scale... 80s Stones The Last Great Rolling Stones Album THE STONES ROCK WITH TATTOO YOU! strong release from a band considered over the hill

Tattoo You The Rolling Stones Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Some Girls Emotional Rescue Goats Head Soup Sticky Fingers It's Only Rock 'N Roll ASIN: B000000W5F Release Date: 1994-07-26

Tracks:

1. Start Me Up
2. Hang Fire
3. Slave
4. Little T & A
5. Black Limousine
6. Neighbours
7. Worried About You
8. Tops
9. Heaven
10. No Use In Crying
11. Waiting On A Friend

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Often viewed as the band's last great album, Tattoo You contributed one true classic, "Start Me Up," to the Stones' canon. The song, still used as a concert finale, begins with a fat Keith Richards guitar riff and ends with a leering Mick Jagger murmuring about a woman who could "make a dead man come." The rest isn't as consistent as, say, "Sticky Fingers," but the fast-paced "Hang Fire," the surprisingly non-sexy "Waiting on a Friend," and Richards's "bitch"-filled "Little T&A" make this the Stones' best '80s release by far. Released in 1981, it was the right album at the right time, with strong singles just after MTV began. With typical savvy, the Stones maneuvered gently into the video age. --Steve Knopper

Customer Reviews:

I wish there was a 10 star scale..........2007-05-12

Amazon really needs to consider some alternatives to the five star ratings. It is simply too easy to lump a variety of albums into one category even though they may differ slightly. It's the difference between a B+ and a B- if you will - sorry, it's the teacher in me. I would make this a 6 if it were a 10 point scale, opposed to Dirty Work or Emotional Rescue or Black and Blue being 7s. It's good but not a Stones cd that I play all the time. I play other eighties Stones albums more than this if that gives you any perspective.
What I used to really like about this recording was that, in the vinyl days, one side was rock, the other slower songs. It was kind of cool that you could choose your mood and play the side to fit. Granted, you can do the same now as the pacing is not changed, but I just wanted to point out that geezer factoid. I tend to like the slower side best. There are some really great songs there and Mick is in fine form.
The rocking side has the more familiar numbers including Start Me Up which can make the unique claim of having its opening riff being universally accepted as a sports icon. In sports arenas around the globe, Keef's opening hammer-on chording signals the faithful to get up and cheer the home team. Not many musicians can make that claim - not that they'd want to, either. It is a fast-paced and typical Stones rocking cadre of songs and it won't disappoint even the casual Stones fan. Ronnie's contribution of Black Limousine is the highlight for me. I love the Stones doing the blues.
Many call this the last great album or some such label and I disagree. All Stones albums since the 70s have to be taken at face value - they have some good and some average and even some bad. Yet, it's the Stones and that always makes me happy.

80s Stones.......2007-05-06

Contains a few great songs, has a couple of decent songs and one or two I could do without. Generally, it is the Stones...

The Last Great Rolling Stones Album.......2007-02-10

Don't believe the negative reviews. Tattoo You is one of The Rolling Stones' greatest albums! Unlike Some Girls and Emotional Rescue, there's not a trace of disco on this one. Infact, the album could be considered a sequel of sorts to Sticky Fingers. Many of the songs mirror ones from that album. Instead of 'Brown Sugar,' we're given 'Start Me Up,' which was the Stones' best rock single since then. Instead of 'Can't You Hear Me Knocking,' we're given 'Slave,' a jam that also features a superb blend of guitar and saxophone. Indeed, the sax makes its most triumphant return here, courtesy of the great Sonny Rollins and Bobby Keyes. Instead of 'You Gotta Move,' we're given 'Black Limosine,' and so on. Also like Sticky Fingers, Tattoo You features just as many rockers as slow numbers.

To dismiss Tattoo You as simply an album of out-takes is ignorant. It delievers in a way that no other Stones album has been able to since, partly because it is the last one to have that "classic Stones" sound. In addition, it can't be denied that great talent went into the tracks. Tattoo You features no less than 4 amazing gutiarists - Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Wayne Perkins, and Mick Taylor. The book "According to the Rolling Stones" even lists Pete Townshend among the credits. I suspect that he played on 'Worried About You' since the beat is similar to The Who's 'Baba O' Riley', but who knows. Perkins does an awesome guitar solo on 'Worried About You' and Taylor appears on 'Tops' and 'Waiting on a Friend.'

Considering what came after it (Undercover, Dirty Work, Steel Wheels), it's no wonder that Tattoo You is considered the last great Stones album. Voodoo Lounge, while not a complete failure, is littered with filler and Bridges to Babylon has hip-hop overtones in spots. Only until A Bigger Bang did the band finally release an album that was fairly consistent in quality. Tattoo You is definitely worth buying and I also recommend Still Life, a live album from their 1981-1982 tour that serves as the perfect bonus CD to this great album.

THE STONES ROCK WITH TATTOO YOU!.......2006-12-15

I will be writing a review on the legendary brilliant masterpiece CD album simply entitled "TATTOO YOU" by THE GREATEST ROCK N' ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD, THE ROLLING STONES! This album was originally released on vinyl/LP and cassette in 1981 on the infamous Rolling Stones Records label which is manufactured by Columbia Records/CBS Inc. I purchased the very first release of this album on CD and the matrix or ID number is CK 40502. I also purchased the re-release issue of this album in the Collector's Edition on the Virgin Records label. The matrix or ID number is 7243-8-39502-2-5. If I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary album, I will edit this review so that you the consumer will get the best and most accurate review possible.

In my opinion, "TATTOO YOU" is an another outstanding album and production by The Glimmer Twins! I will list and briefly review all the song tracks in their exact order as follows: (1.) "Start Me Up," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Magnificent! Another great fast rocker by The Stones which is also an anthem in my sports events! What a great way to begin this legendary album! This song, believe it or not, was originally recorded as a Raggae song during the "EMOTIONAL RESCUE" sessions! I love this song dearly very much!) (2.) "Hang Fire," (Outstanding! Another great fast rocker by The Stones! I love this song, its one of my favorites!) (3.) "Slave," (Outstanding! Another great rocker! I love it!) (4.) "little T & A," (Outstanding! Another great fast rocker sung by Keith! I love this song!) (5.) "Black Limousine," (Outstanding! Another great fast rocker! I loved the way The Stones performed this song during their 1981-82 North American Tour. I love this song!) (6.) "Neighbors," (Outstanding! Another great Stones rocker! I love it!) (7.) "Worried About You," (Outstanding! Another great slow Stones song! One of the rarest moments that you will ever hear Mick sing at the falsetto vocal level besides "Miss You!" I love it!) (8.) "Tops," (Outstanding! Another great slow Stones song! I love this song!) (9.) "Heaven," (Outstanding! Another beautifully crafted and arranged slow song sung by Mick using his lead falsetto vocals! I love this song dearly!) (10.) "No Use In Crying" (Another great slow Stones song! I love it!) and (11.) "Waiting On A Friend." (Outstanding! Brilliant! Magnificent! Another great slow rocker by The Stones! I love Mick's lead falsetto vocals! I love this song so much and is so very dear to me! This song is a great way to conclude this album! I love it!) Overall, all of the song tracks in this album are nothing short of outstanding! A brilliant album indeed!

As you can see, this album is definitely worth purchasing that he or she should definitely own as part of his or her collection. This album, like many of the other Stones great albums, will be enjoyed and cherished for many years to come. Great album.

In closing, what can I say about The Stones that hasn't already been said? Besides The Beatles, The Stones have contributed and accomplished so much in Rock n' Roll while living the Rock n' Roll lifestyle their way and on their terms which is extremely fast! The Stones are still THE GREATEST ROCK N' ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD indeed! Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. God Bless and long live The Rolling Stones! Long live Rock n' Roll! Rock out always and take care. J.L.

strong release from a band considered over the hill.......2006-11-01

The most amazing aspect of this album was that it was a very strong release coming from a band that had been around almost 20 years.

Back in the 1970s with "Some Girls", even that album was considered pretty good for such an old band. "Emotional Rescue" was a misfire and this band was written off for good.

They ROAR into the 1980's with this album that was not only high qulaity for the Stones but the songs were bona fide contemporary radio and MTV staples.

"Start me Up", "Hang Fire" Little T & A" and "Waiting on a friend " are the standouts.

They never came close again. It was all downhill from here.

Average customer rating: They don't make them like this anymore Brims with confidence, spirit, and energy One Of The Greatest Rock Blues Guitarists Ever! BLOODY MARVELOUS Good solid performance

Tattoo Rory Gallagher Manufacturer: Buddha ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rock Guitarists | 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: Calling Card Blueprint Rory Gallagher Live in Europe Irish Tour ASIN: B00004KD14 Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

1. Tattoo'd Lady
2. Cradle Rock
3. 20:20 Vision
4. They Don't Make Them Like You Anymore
5. Livin' Like A Trucker
6. Sleep On A Clothes-Line
7. Who's That Coming
8. A Million Miles Away
9. Admit It
10. Tucson, Arizona
11. Just A Little Bit

Customer Reviews:

They don't make them like this anymore.......2007-06-14

Out of a really strong catalogue of great Rory albums, I think I'd pick this one as my favorite. And that's coming from someone who adores all his albums up through "Photo Finish" (out of his subsequent albums, I only have "Top Priority" and "Jinx," and although they are really good, I prefer Rory's work before then). Every song stands out on Tattoo, is excellent. "Livin' Like a Trucker" may be my all-time favorite Rory rocker. "Clothesline"'s rhythm ran as an endless loop inside my head as I ran a recent half-marathon; Rory definitely made "great music to run to."

Brims with confidence, spirit, and energy .......2007-04-28

Rory Gallagher was one of the hardest working musicians of his all-too-short time. The fact that he delivered both "Blueprint" and "Tattoo" in 1973, plus touring most of the time, shows he was not one to sit on his laurels or wallow in the trappings of success.

Working with Lou Martin on keyboards, Rod de'Arth on drums, and his long-time bass player, Gerry McAvoy, Mr. Gallagher playing brims with confidence, spirit, and energy throughout.

Once more, he covers the blues-rock terrain, throwing down blistering licks on Tattoo'd Lady and Cradle Rock; dipping into the Delta blues on 20-20 Vision; and working the groove with menacing authority on one of his trademark tunes, A Million Miles Away. The doses of humility and humor that run through Mr. Gallagher's songs help him connect with his audience and remind us that we lost a great one in June 1995.

Pick up the remastered CD if you can: excellent sound, a pair of bonus tracks, and Donal Gallagher's insights are all bonuses.

One Of The Greatest Rock Blues Guitarists Ever!.......2007-03-28

Having seen Rory Gallagher perform several times in my life, I would have to say that he was the greatest Rock performer I ever saw. When he gave a performance it was with a raw intensity that one seldom see's by any perfomer in a concert. The man literally lived the blues. Unfortunately, for as great a guitarist as he was he is relatively obscure in the era of 60s, 70s, and 80s rock blues musicians. And that is a shame. Although I never saw Jimi Hendrix perform [too young] I am at least lucky in that I was able to see the brilliance of Rory Gallagher's guitar.

I like all of his albums quite frankly. There are those who quibble at some of his albums as not being strong, or focused. Well, I beg to disagree. If you saw him in concert you'd know what I'm talking about. However, for those who have not heard, or listened to much of Rory Gallagher's music, I do highly recommend his live sets. Especially "Irish Tour 74." Now that's a great album. Others complain that his lyrics and vocals are not great. Well, their good enough for me.

The album "Tattoo" is a good place for those of you who would like to delve into Rory Gallagher. Two strong songs on the set, "Tattoo Lady" followed by the more powerful "Cradle Rock" start this albums set off. Although Rory Gallagher is less known than many of his contemporaries, those who love good blues and rock blues in particular, will find that their music collection is not complete without this unheralded master of guitar.

I won't guarantee that you will like Rory Gallagher: I know I sure do, but at least give the man a listen or two. You might find yourself wowed by his style and sizzling guitar work. Sadly, Rory Gallagher died of heart failure in 1995. The last album released in his honor was titled " A Blue Day For The Blues." An appropriate title. I remember running into a friend who had this particular CD, and when he informed me of Rory Gallagher's death, many months before, I was shocked to say the least. I read the newspapers, and I am also very informed about what is going on in the world. And when you hear second-hand that a talented musician such as Rory Gallagher died, and never read it anywhere, well you get the point. He was as unknown in death as he was in life. This album is highly recommended.

BLOODY MARVELOUS .......2005-11-09

rory gallagher the blues/rock musician who vasely under-rated for his guitar playing and vocal ablity's this album has me tapping my foot all the way through and i don't do that on many albums but this album is superb i say that about quite a few album i only do it when there something special and this album is special
on this album you've got blues/hard rock/jazz. a mixture to keep your juices going
20-20 vision is a bloody fantastic song that's catchy as a cold
and the bonus tracks are as you say blues-tastic

Good solid performance.......2005-08-14

This is a good studio album of Rory's from the early 1970's. He is a polished guitar player, and this album allows that skill to shine through. However, if you're not a serious collector, skip it and buy the new double-cd he has out now.

Average customer rating: Genre-bending innovators and adventurists Beats the 2nd album, good song selection Bottle this young man's voice and sell it! Possibly the best yet I dare you to sit still during this CD, it s not possible!

New Tattoo John Cowan Manufacturer: Pinecastle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Laps in Seven Always Take Me Back John Cowan Grass Roots: The Best of New Grass Revival No Apologies ASIN: B000FIHJHE Release Date: 2006-06-13

Tracks:

1. Carla's Got A New Tattoo
2. Love's Like Rain
3. Misery & Happiness
4. Hurting Sure
5. In Bristol Town
6. 6 Red Birds (In A Joshua Tree)
7. Working In The New Mine
8. Back To Your Arms
9. With A Memory Like Mine
10. Tomorrow Morning
11. Drown

Amazon.com

As the lead singer of New Grass Revival, über tenor John Cowan always brought an urgency and bold authority to the experimental form his bandmates forged out of bluegrass. So it's no surprise that his versatility carried over to his next ventures, blue-eyed soul and prog-rock, or to his current eponymously named acoustic ensemble, where he's joined by Jeff Autry (guitar), Wayne Benson (mandolin), Shad Cobb (fiddle), and Noam Pikelny (banjo). Their kick-off tune, "Carla's Got a New Tattoo," in which a locomotive rhythm propels Bob Lucas's cheeky lyrics about the cool of body art, recalls the legendary New Grass at their zenith. But the band quickly switches gears to the dark blues of "Misery and Happiness," in which Cowan, powering down his force-of-nature voice to make room for ghostly harmony by Patty Griffin, stunningly evokes the searing pain of redemptive love gone cold. The highlights here are many, and a lot of them bear the stamp of Cowan's friend Darrell Scott, beginning with the spiritual "6 Red Birds (In a Joshua Tree)," which Cowan and Scott wrote together, and segueing to "With a Memory Like Mine," an exquisite song of the crazy-making grief of war (written by Scott and his father, Wayne). But the collaboration that will long stick in the mind is "Drown," a harrowing story song of child molestation. Cowan and Scott (who contributes plaintive piano accompaniment) wrote it together, but it's Cowan's own story of violation, and it's one of the bravest songs of the year. All in all, this is a sterling collection of unusually fine material, delivered in Cowan's trademark ice-and-electricity vocals. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews:

Genre-bending innovators and adventurists.......2006-11-24

Playing Time - 46:47

Who They Are: Genre-bending innovators and adventurists

What They Do: Progressive newgrass full of vocal and instrumental pyrotechnics

Little Known Facts: Some of Cowan's early rock and blues bands included Everyday People, The Sky Kings, Duckbutter and Grooveyard.

The Songs: "Carla's Got A New Tattoo" opens the set with barn-burning instrumental work and inspired vocal spunk. The soulful "Misery & Happiness," a lamentation on the bittersweet experience of finding love and losing it, features gorgeous harmony vocals from Patty Griffin. "Working In The New Mine" harkens back to old school bluegrass, with a driving tempo, stellar picking, charged modulation, and acrobatic vocal harmonies. A melodic "Back To Your Arms" and Mark Simos' "Hurting Sure" are modern country masterpieces that would sound right at home on country radio. "In Bristol Town" is a ballad with some old-time Appalachian character. The 6-minute closing track, "Drown," is the most emotional and controversial. It's a disturbing and detailed disclosure about child molestation. Based on personal experience as a seven-year-old survivor, John felt it was a tragic story that needed to be told. Cowan collaborated with Darrell Scott on "Drown" and "Red Birds (In A Joshua Tree)." Darrel and his father (Wayne) penned "With A Memory Like Mine," a sad song of a son returning frm war in a flag-draped casket.

The Musicians: Besides Cow on lead vocals and bass, the band's current lineup is Jeff Autry (guitar, bouzouki), Wayne Benson, (mandolin), Shad Cobb (fiddle), Noam Pikelny (banjo), and Luke Bulla (fiddle, mandolin). All but Pikelny contribute harmony vocals.

Of Special Note: Six guests who are "special" offer up vocals (Patty Griffin), piano (Darrell Scott), cello (Bryn Bright), bass harmonica (Mickey Raphael), percussion (Giles Reaves), and "sonic onslaught" (Jay Joyce).

Any Recommendations: The studio effects are a little overstated in a few places. Sound effects, echo, reverb and looping sounds have their place, and producer Jay Joyce could've used them a bit more sparingly to create certain intimate moods and soul-stirring settings.

Their Bumpersticker Might Say: "Johnny C" for Secretary of Musical Defense!

The Bottomline Is: Explosive Ebullience with a capital "E."

Reviewed by: Joe Ross (staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

Beats the 2nd album, good song selection.......2006-09-08

I like the return to a little more acoustic sound than on the previous John Cowan CD "Always Take Me Back." That one had some superb novelties, like the Yes and King Crimson covers, but it lacked cohesion, and the original songs were not as good as on John's debut. This one is closer to the New Grass Revival vibe with strong songs throughout and some expert instrumental passages, too. John's cover of The Blue Nile (Tomorrow Morning) is a wonderful choice, and it sheds light on the underrated songwriting of Paul Buchanan. With Sam Bush's recent album "Laps In Seven" also sounding great, these are good times for New Grass Revival fans.

Bottle this young man's voice and sell it!.......2006-09-01

First and foremost, John Cowan's resonating tenor voice would send shock waves through a polar ice cap. The hair on my arms stood up the entire concert. The way the album is mastered, it's one long continuous medley that's over far too quickly. The arrangements are laid out in an order that flows like a river. John mixes styles on this recording that range from blues to southern rock to Celtic soul in a most indelible piece of work. Cow band rocks on this, especially fiddler Shad Cob and mandolinist Wayne Benson. Didn't think it was possible for JC to improve, but he continues to outpace himself. One for the collector's list and posterity. Tattoo transfer was a really cool bonus!

Possibly the best yet.......2006-06-29

Best work by Cowan yet. No let down from start to finish though the last song "Drown", which deals with the reality of child molestation, seems out of place for this particular album. Regardless, it's an excellent mix and masterful production. Certain enjoyment for any newgrass fan.

I dare you to sit still during this CD, it s not possible!.......2006-06-26

Bought it 2 weeks ago on release date and have been listening to it every day since. Still not tired of it. The music is a large heaping dollop of bluegrass (excuse me New Grass)a dash of country with a pinch of southern rock, a bit of gospel, and a little mountain music tossed in, served up with a serious jolt of reality (referencing last cut "Drown").This group is in unison with one another and this Cd reflects their individual awsome talents especially John Cowans incredible vocals. That man can belt a tune in any category from rock to country and everything in between.

Average customer rating: Stay Away Edinburgh Military Tattoo Not like being there, but a good appetizer Pipes and Drums: Amazing Grace

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Bagpipe Marches of Scotland Manufacturer: Legacy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music British Isles | Europe | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 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: Scotland the Brave: Bagpipes Greatest Hits Highland Pipes & Drums (Bagpipe Music of Scotland) The Bagpipes & Drums of Scotland Bagpipe Marches and Music of Scotland Regimental Marches of British Army, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000002NQ9 Release Date: 1994-07-18

Tracks:

1. Pipes And Drums: Amazing Grace/Fanfare Trumpets: Fanfare Militaire
2. Pipes And Drums: The Rock And Wee Pickle Tow/I Lo'ed A Laddie But Ane/The Drummer's Call...
3. Massed Military Bands: The Band Strikes-Mexican Hat Dance
4. 4/4 Marches And 3/4 Retreats: Hills Of Alva/Far O' Er Struy/Torosay Castle/Lord Byron...
5. Waltzes: Hearken My Love/The Herding Song/My Lodging's On The Cold Cold Ground/Westering Home
6. 2/4 Marches: Kitchener's Army/Balkan Hills/The Rhodesian Regiment
7. 2/4 March, Strathspey And Reel: Miss Elspeth Campbell/The Shepherd's Crock/Smith O' Chilliechassie
8. 4/4 And 2/4 Marches: Scotland The Brave/Highland Laddie/The Earl Of Mansfield...
9. 6/8 Marches: 10th H.L.I. Crossing The Rhine/Mrs. Lily Christie/Dovecote Park
10. Waltzes: Loch Broom Bay/My Home
11. 4/4 March, Strathspeys, Reels, Hornpipes And Jigs: Peter McKenzie Warren/Sporting Jamie...

Customer Reviews:

Stay Away.......2006-01-05

While the piping is excellent, the audio, particularly in the first half of the cd is terrible. Nearly 15 minutes are almost indecipherable. I think the recording was made with a hand held mike at the edge of a field.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo.......2001-05-19

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo first started in 1947 with some spirited displays of army piping and dancing. Since that time the show has grown to become a world class act, unfortunately losing some of its traditional elements along the way. The word "Tattoo" is a corruption of the Dutch "Doe den Taptoe" which literary means "turn off the taps", a reference to when a lone drummer would play a "tattoo" or drum roll to signal the inkeeprs to stop serving beer and to summon the troops back to barracks. This ceremony was performed by the British while they were in the low countries during the early 18th century, but it is a custom common to many armies of that time, in particular the various German princeapalities of the day. Over time the Tattoo evolved into a more elaborate affair as more bands and musicians were drawn into its fare. What we have here is the modern development of the form started in previous centuries. The Edinburgh Tattoo is justly famed for its display of massed pipes and bands, and while the recording quality here is not the best, the listener can still get a good idea of the spectacle produced. The original recording of this 1972 show was recorded by EMI, but this version is a knock-off cut that was done by a small American record firm, and which since has been sold about in various forms as a popular item. It is unfortunate that we don't have a better version of the show for listeners than this. The Tattoo produces a recording every year, as well as a video which can be obtained by contacting the Edinburgh Military Tattoo via their website which can be found using any search engine. The good thing about this recording is that it does provide a glimpse of the show in its heyday, where modern fluff and show biz influences had not crept in as much as they have today. For this reason this CD is worth having, and serves as an introduction to this great pageant of the Scottish regiments and the British army. Even though the show is watered down today with pop elements, the grandeur is still there when the massed pipes and drums march out onto the castle esplanade playing the grand old tunes. Even the politically correct producers can't ruin this grand sight, and its hoped they never will!

Not like being there, but a good appetizer.......2000-11-23

The producers and engineers for this CD are to be commended for the remarkable quality they obtained on this outdoor recording! While not quite like being there, it does convey the spirit and energy of the Tattoo.

Pipes and Drums: Amazing Grace.......2000-06-11

I love the sound of the pipes for this one song, and is my favorite.

Average customer rating: Almost lame...... A return to form QUIT COMPLAINING ABOUT IT...ITS THE CRUE!!!!! Lame crue definetly back with classic sound

New Tattoo Mötley Crüe , and Motley Crue Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Generation Swine Motley Crue Supersonic & Demonic Relics Girls, Girls, Girls Theatre of Pain ASIN: B00008OLIJ Release Date: 2003-04-08

Tracks:

1. Hell On High Heels
2. Treat Me Like The Dog I Am
3. New Tattoo
4. Dragstrip Superstar
5. 1st Band On The Moon
6. She Needs Rock N Roll
7. Punched In The Teeth By Love
8. Hollywood Ending
9. Fake
10. Porno Star
11. White Punks On Dope
12. 1st Band On The Moon (Demo)
13. Porno Star (Demo)

Tracks:

1. Kickstart My Heart
2. Same Ol' Situation
3. Dr. Feelgood
4. Hell On High Heels
5. Live Wire
6. White Punks On Dope

Customer Reviews:

Almost lame.............2007-07-04

Honestly this is the third worst release from the Crue - after Generation Swine and Theatre of Pain. But there are some tracks that are decent such as White Punks on Dope (cover song go figure), Fake and New Tattoo are decent catchy Crue tracks. Castillo does an adequate job (God rest his soul) and Mars is his typical high standard guitar playing. Sixx on the other hand f'd up the lyrics throughout this release. Neil - well he sounds good and that is about it.

A return to form.......2006-01-26

Motley Crue, arguably the biggest pop-metal band of the 1980s, had a tough time in the 1990s. First there was the falling out and ensuing feud between vocalist Vince Neil and the rest of the band. Then there were the alternative and grunge moments that made the Crue's style of music passé. The Crue responded to the public's change in taste by releasing the grunge-sounding "Motley Crue" (1994) album with vocalist John Corabi that was a huge bomb. Then, despite Neil's return to the band, there was another flop with the faux industrial/alt.rock-esque "Generation Swine" (1997). All the while internal problems persisted. Unable to get along, drummer Tommy Lee and Neil almost killed each other at an Airport in the late 90s. Frustrated with both Neil and the band's audience for not liking the Crue's attempts to modernize, Lee quit the group in the summer of '99 to form the Nu-Metal outfit Methods of Mayhem. The final blow came when the Crue left their record label Electra, although they did receive the complete rights to their master-tapes, so they could re-release and repackage their back-catalogue as they saw fit.

Despite a decade that didn't treat them too kindly, at the dawn of the new millennium, the Crue soldiered on. The first task at hand was finding a new drummer. Randy Castillo, formally of Ozzy Osbourne's band, was tapped to replace Tommy Lee. With a new drummer, a new label, and a fresh perspective, Nikki Sixx, (bass) Mick Mars, (guitar) Vince Neil, (vocals) and Randy Castillo (drums) went into the studio in the spring of 2000 to record their eighth studio album.

For Motley Crue's self-titled album and "Generation Swine," the band tried to modernize. While some fans appreciated the Crue's more modern, updated sound (I personally feel that the self-titled album is the Crue's finest work) the public didn't bite. Fans of old-school 80s rock hated anything that wasn't about T and A, and why would a younger audience want to listen to an 80s rock band try to sound like music of their generation?

For their new album, the Crue decided to return to their roots and make an old-school, 80s sunset-strip, pop-metal album. In order to make an 80s style album, Guns N' Roses producer Mike Clint was brought on board. Assisting main songwriter and Crue leader Nikki Sixx in writing the songs was the unknown James Michael. After a few months in the studio, the Crue unleashed "New Tattoo" in the summer of 2000.

Fans are mixed on "New Tattoo." Some feel that it's the band's best work since "Dr. Feelgood" and a return to the sound of classic Crue after years of trend-hopping. Others, however, feel that it's a half-baked attempt to go back in time, or rehash a style where the well of creativity has long since run dry. To be sure, "New Tattoo" definitely sounds like old-school Crue. It actually sounds as though it could have come out around 1988, between "Girls, Girls, Girls" (1987) and "Dr. Feelgood" (1989).

While I don't love this album, I like it a lot. It has a lot going for it. For one thing, the band sounds great. "Theatre of Pain" (1985) and "Girls, Girls, Girls" may have had well-written songs, but the band was so smacked out of its mind on coke, heroin and booze, the quality of the music suffered. On "New Tattoo," the music is done in a similar pop-metal vein (melodic with a sing along chorus) only now the band sounds focused, and the performance is top-notch. Vince Neil gives the best vocal performance of his career with the title-track and sounds great throughout the entire album. Mick Mars's playing is also great, as his soloing has never sounded better and is pure ear candy. Similarly, Sixx and Castillo offer a solid rhythm section, thus making the band sound tight from start to finish.

"New Tattoo" is not as complex or ambitious as "Motley Crue" or "Generation Swine." It's a back-to-basics type of album, which is fine, as the album is generally very well written. There are a couple of weak songs, like the okay-but-not-great opening (and first single) "Hell on High Heals," and "Punched in the Teeth by Love," which sound like clichéd, by-the-numbers hair-metal. The rest of the album, however, is quite strong. The songs are generally fast-paced hard-rockers, that have good hooks and strong melodies that should definitely please fans of the pop-metal genre. The obligatory ballads, "New Tattoo," and "Hollywood Ending" are far less generic than most of its type, and show maturity, without loosing its edge.

The album's biggest flaw, however, are the lyrics. The Crue's lyrics (especially "Theatre of Pain" thought "Dr. Feelgood") have always been somewhat cheesy, but they're especially bad here, as titles such as "Treat Me like the Dog that I am" and "She Needs Rock N' Roll" would suggest. And while the Crue's lyrics in the past were somewhat cheesy, they were still edgy, and the Crue's members were young, and it was in the 80s, so the band gets a pass for past offensives. But in 2000, a middle-aged Crue has no excuse and the band just sounds goofy. Still, the cheesy lyrics don't ruin the album, as the band's top-notch performance and mostly solid collection of songs are more than enough to make this a strong release.

If you are a fan of Motley Crue or 80s-style hard-rock in general, you will probably get something out of this album. Despite a few bad songs and poor lyrical content, it's still a solid album. On a sad note, Randy Castillo succumbed to cancer and died a few years after the release of "New Tattoo."

QUIT COMPLAINING ABOUT IT...ITS THE CRUE!!!!!.......2005-08-05

I don't see why every one is bashing New Tattoo! People complained about Crue '94 and Generation Swine because it was too much of a departure from the Shout, Girls and Feelgood style. Everybody bitched, everybody pissed and everybody moaned . So...Nikki and the boyz decide to release a good 'ol fashioned Crue album to satisfy all these "hair rockers" that are now Losing their hair or aging very ungracefully by the time of it's release. What they gave us is a Motley Crue record. In the same style of those mentioned previously. It has all all the trimmin's!!!! Arena anthems, ballads and just plain ol raunch and roll. For this recording, Tommy Lee stepped aside to focus on Methods of Meyhem (another EXCELLENT attempt for what it is...) and former Ozzy drummer Randy Castillo joined the Crue, pounding away like clockwork. Songs like hell on High Heels, Treat Me Like the Dog I Am, New Tattoo, Punched In The Teeth By Love are perfect Motley Crue songs. Catchy, sleezy, melodic Crue songs to suit the taste buds of any Crue fan. See, what happened is this album came out as metal changed. Gone were the 80's style metal that we all know and love dearly. I am a fan of each and all genres of all eras, and New Tattoo gets a 4 out of 5 for me. Why not 5? Well, while it's a decent release, it's not a very stong one. The 4 is for the good tunes and for an EXCELLENT cover of the Tubes', White Punks On Dope! The other thing that makes this a very strong 4 is the sound quality! A crystal clear engineering job well done...if only the first 4 could have been recorded like this...! To Mr. Randy Castillo, thanks for giving us one more round of skin pounding before making you way to rock and roll Heaven. R.I.P brother...we'll NEVER forget you!

Lame.......2005-08-03

NEW TATTOO(2000).Motley Crue's eigth(studio)album.

By the year 2000,Motley Crue had seen and done it all. They had accidently killed their best friends in car accidents,they had beatun up their wifes and gotten arrested and charged with spousal abuse--you name it,and there is a good chance that either Vince Neil,Nikki Sixx,Tommy Lee,and/or Mick Mars had done it. And a year before the twenty-first century arrived,The Crue released a new studio album in the summer of 2000. How did the album meausure up? Read on for my review of this:

This album,along with THEATRE OF PAIN,MC '94,and GENERATION SWINE,is a "love it or hate it" album. I'd also say that it is easily the worst album Motley Crue has EVER released. And while Nikki Sixx usually contributes most of the work to Motley Crue albums,the Crue member who probably did most of the work here is drummer Randy Castillo(RIP)who had been hired as Motley Crue's replacement drummer after Tommy Lee had quit the band to do his Methods of Mayhem project. Castillo was a good drummer(he died from complications of cancer in 2002)and when a replacement member of a band deserves the most credit for the first album the band that hired him for and had recorded with him,you know that's not a good sign.The only good tracks on here(whether or not I like the title track depends on the mood I am in while listening to it)are the opener HELL ON HIGH HEELS,FAKE,and their cover of The Tubes' WHITE PUNKS ON DOPE(it is one of their best cover songs)--everything else here is just really bad. And while the lyrics are quite stupid also,how many agree with me that the dialogue on TREAT ME LIKE THE DOG I AM and PORNO STAR is annoying? Apart from the good songs on this CD,the songs here just sound unispired and are all quite stupid-I wouldn't say that Motley Crue was exactly returning to their original sound on this album. Them returning to their original sound shows at times during this record,but with this CD,after listening to it,it may seem a little apparent that Vince Neil,Nikki Sixx,and Mick Mars wanted half of this album to sound like their original material(DR. FEELGOOD,GIRLS,GIRLS,GIRLS,etc.)while they wanted half of it to sound like the kind of rock music that was popular back in 2000-they didn't want us to think that,but guess what--we caught what they were hoping we wouldn't be able to tell after their fans had listened to this record.

Overall,a dreadful CD that could have been and should have been totally better--Vince Neil,Nikki Sixx,and Mick Mars should have put more effort into this CD then they really did. And here is the bottom line:get their new two disc greatest hits set RED,WHITE,AND CRUE--that way,you will get HELL ON HIGH HEELS and the single version of the title track off of this album,and then download the other two good tracks on this album(the tracks that I mentioned at the top of this review,and the bonus tracks here--if you want them)and then skip the rest. Now that Tommy Lee is back with the band,hopefully Vince Neil,Nikki Sixx,and Mick Mars will make a new,decent studio album that WILL sound more like DR. FEELGOOD,GIRLS,GIRLS,GIRLS,etc.(I always found MC '94 to be underappreciated--I liked GENERATION SWINE,but I can see why some(or most)Crue fans don't care for it). Enough said--although I am looking forward for seeing The Crue in concert one month from now).

crue definetly back with classic sound.......2005-06-10

If you like old motley crue you will like this one. It is super catchy, nice guiter parts, and just a feel great rock record, that doesn't try to make some big social comment or take itself too seriously. It just goes out and rocks.

Average customer rating: I't's Only Rock n' Roll.........

The Best of Rose Tattoo Rose Tattoo Manufacturer: Repertoire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rose Tattoo ASIN: B0009UCF2W Release Date: 2005-06-23

Tracks:

1. Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw
2. Butcher and Fast Eddie
3. One of the Boys
4. Tramp
5. Nice Boys
6. Remedy
7. Sidewalk Sally
8. Out of This Place
9. Magnum Maid
10. All the Lessons
11. Assault and Battery
12. Scarred for Life
13. We Can't Be Beaten
14. Dead Set
15. It's Gonna Work Itself Out
16. Branded
17. Southern Stars
18. Death or Glory
19. Saturday's Rage
20. Radio Said Rock 'N' Roll Is Dead

Customer Reviews:

I't's Only Rock n' Roll................2007-03-08

bests 20 songs of this fabulous Band.
i just love this band
fabulous voice
fantastics guitars players
and really,really goods songs
if you don't know it, buy this cd !!

Average customer rating: Sliders. The singer is called "Angry" for a reason... More than just Rock'n'roll! Begs a Basically Hopeless Comparison boooooooring

Rose Tattoo Rose Tattoo Manufacturer: Repertoire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Scarred For Life Assault & Battery Rock N Roll Outlaw Pain Blood Brothers ASIN: B0000073FB Release Date: 1990-09-20

Tracks:

1. Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw
2. Nice Boys
3. Butcher and Fast Eddy
4. One of the Boys
5. Remedy
6. Bad Boy for Love
7. T.V.
8. Stuck on You
9. Tramp
10. Astra Wally
11. Never Too Loud [*]
12. I Had You First [*]
13. Fightin' Sons [*]
14. Snow Queen [*]
15. Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw [Live][*]
16. Bad Boy for Love [Live][*]
17. Rock 'N' Roll Is King [Live][*]
18. Suicide City [Live][*]

Album Description

1998 Repertoire reissue of this 1980 debut by one of Australia's hardest rocking outfits. This reissue features eight bonus tracks, six of which are previously unreleased. The band features the distinct vocals of Angry Anderson. Picture CD.

Album Details

1990 Reissue of the Australian Rock Icon's Debut Album features Four Previously Unreleased Studio Cuts plus Four Live Tracks. Rose Tattoo was Fronted by Angry anderson, who Played the Rugged Post-Apocalyptic Outlaw Ironbar in the 1985 Mel Gibson Film 'Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome'.

Customer Reviews:

Sliders........2007-03-19

Hard Rock, Hard Blues at its best. No need to compare with AC/DC. The styles are different.This record is a gem.

The singer is called "Angry" for a reason..........2007-03-14

Probably the first thing you should know about the Tatts is that the singer goes by the name "Angry" Anderson, and I gotta say the name fits. In an era when practically every band in the world tries as hard as they can to be "tough" and "bad," these guys are the genuine article. Musically, this is basic rock and roll, played hard and fast with Pete Wells'greasy slide guitar providing the leads. This was their first album but to my mind they never improved on it.

More than just Rock'n'roll!.......2006-11-22

While Rose Tattoo plays blues based hard rock like Bon Scott AC-DC, the comparison ends there as far as I'm concerned. This is a mixture of hard rock, punk, and American Southern rock. It's fast. It's hard. And then there's that slide guitar so prevelant in blues and southern rock. Angry Anderson is a true poet. His lyrics create mental pictures as all great poets do. The Butcher and Fast Eddie is an epic poem about a battle between warriors, much as the epic Celtic, Scandanavian and Saxon epics. This is a true story brought to life through vivid word images. Just because a band plays hard driving gut level rock'n'roll, it doesn't mean they aren't highly intelligent creative people. To me. Rose Tattoo has always been way underrated, even by some of their fans. I find them superior to AC-DC on many levels (and I love the stuff w/ Bon Scott). Nice Boys Don't Play Rock'n'Roll (which was butchered by Guns'n'Roses) is another jammin' song with very vivid lyrical images. I think the whole album is a work of art, overlooked by overeducated snobs, because of the punk inflected hard rock style. Their other discs are more than worth your time, too. Sure, band members start drifting away over the years, but Anderson always has something worthwhile to say, and a good band to back him up. Angry Anderson is the voice of the working man, the man in the street, the underdog who get's f#$%*ed over by government and the system. On the most basic level, this is good rock'n'roll, but there's something far deeper going on for those who are interested.

Begs a Basically Hopeless Comparison.......2006-09-17

Comparison to AC/DC is--in my book--the highest praise a band can get, so I got curious. In some ways, Rose Tattoo will remind you of AC/DC more than any other band will. But don't look for another AC/DC, or even a band that could do a worthy tribute. "Angry" (for lead vocalist, "Angry" Anderson) is, in fact, an upfront confession. This truly is unadulterated yelling, with no technique or recognizable style to help make it work. The drummer makes a nice contribution on this album, but then the way over-used slide guitar starts sounding like just a cover up for the lack of real, no frills six-string talent. "Rock and Roll Outlaw" is the most memorable track, and the AC/DC influence shines through. "The Butcher and Fast Eddy" will call to mind the AC/DC great, "Live Wire", while "Bad Boy For Love" gives you "She's Got Balls" shamelessly recycled with a lyrics transfusion. "Nice Boys", with it's quick beat and yelling, like a lot of tracks that follow, sounds something like a punk spin on an AC/DC-inspired sound. The slide guitar yell-ballad "Stuck On You" will drive home the point that some bands add ballads because they think it's part of "The Formula". Things begin to wrap up on an up note with a sizzling intro to "Astra Wally".

boooooooring.......2006-05-08

Just because you can play an instrument and sing does not mean you should make an album or assume that you are in league with "classic rockers" such as Zep or Bad Company,even. Sheesh these guys are dreadful. Save your money. Go to a local club in your town, have a few pops, listen to a live band with dreams of hitting it big. You sure as hell don't need this. The rest of you reviewers please stop cheapening the 4 or 5 star ratings; if you don't know this is a dog stop review all together.

Average customer rating:

Blood Brothers Rose Tattoo Manufacturer: Afmr / Armageddon De ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Black Eyed Bruiser The Inner Sanctum Pain Rose Tattoo Anthf***ingology: The Gospel According to Almighty ASIN: B000MCGYQA Release Date: 2007-02-26

Tracks:

1. Black Eyed Bruiser
2. Slipping Away
3. Once In A Lifetime
4. 1854
5. City Blues
6. Sweet Meat
7. Man About Town
8. Creeper
9. Stand Over Man
10. Nothing To Lose
11. Lubricated

Album Description

Brand new studio album from these legendary Autarlian rockers Rose Tattoo.

Album Details

In the Category of ´cult Bands, ' Rose Tattoo Has Been at the Top of the Pile for Years. The Raw Style of Blues Rock that the Australians Manage to Create Out of a Hot Mix of Slide Guitars, Pounding Hooks with Sharp and Tight Rhythm Along with the Unmistakeable Voice of the Front Man Angry Anderson is What Gives the Fans a Welcome Feast in What is Today a Fast Food Orientated Music Business. The Best Thing About Rose Tattoo Is: The Band Can Take a Punch and Are Full of Vitality, They Put Every Kick in the Face Behind them and Still have the Energy to Carry on and Deliver a New Quality Product. Their Album, "Mmvi" is Not Only a True to the Time Rock N'roll Album that Mixes Traditional and Modern Styles in a Super High Quality but is also a Tribute to the Band Members Peter Wells and Ian Rilen who Unfortunately Recently Lost their Lives. In Short: Once in a Lifetime is a Manifestation of Rock´n'roll of the Strongest Form, Powerful, Unrelenting and Wildly Uncompromising.

Average customer rating: Strong Lyrics, Great Voice southern songwriter with strong voice

Summer Filled Sky Jennifer Daniels Manufacturer: TNtrees Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dive & Fly The Story ASIN: B0002JFRPW Release Date: 2004-06-26

Tracks:

1. Day to Live
2. Stay
3. Oatmeal
4. Welcome to Your Life
5. Tattoo
6. In My Coat
7. Conversations with Magdalene
8. Water Spider
9. Mary's Song
10. Julie
11. Spiderman
12. I Don't Have Enough

Album Description

"The songs on Summer Filled Sky were put together as a collection because of the way they tap into that thing that stirs inside us when winter finally gives way," explains Daniels. From joyful pop rock anthems like Day to Live and Welcome to Your Life to the melancholy beauty of ballads like Tattoo and Spiderman, Summer Filled Sky leaves no emotion untapped and no feeling unstirred.

Summer Filled Sky was mixed and mastered by legendary engineer and producer Rodney Mills who has earned 37 gold and platinum albums for mixing, mastering, and producing artists including Sheryl Crow, Pearl Jam, Gregg Allman, and REM. Mr. Mills successfully captured just the right vibe for Daniels' distinct style and inspiring lyrics, and set her most impressive instrument -her voice- perfectly in the tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Strong Lyrics, Great Voice.......2006-06-21

Jennifer Daniels' range and talent are evident in Summer Filled Sky, and some of her personality comes through as well. Sadly, nothing can replace the experience of hearing her live; but the CD is an acceptable substitute. Daniels moves easily from folksy ballads to energetic rock. Her voice is crystal-clear and admirably subtle. For me, though, its her lyrics that drive the music. Daniels has a gift for clever phrases and beautiful images that stick around long after the music has faded. I highly recommend the CD, and I even more strongly encourage you to hear her live.

southern songwriter with strong voice.......2006-01-05

Jennifer Daniles is a brilliant singer songwriter with strong influences in the Celtic and folk traditions. her singing voice moves from soft and lilting to strong and empowering. anyone looking for quality "rootsy" music with strong melodies and insightful lyrics should look no further. the one drawback to this CD compared to her previous "Dive and Fly" is the musical arrangements focus more on the electric guitar rather than the more atmospheric and textured acoustic arrangments of her earlier records. so while the songs are all beautiful, they can be at times lacking in intimacy

Average customer rating: Middle of the Road Newly Remastered CD = Excellence A Delicious Record, Windows Notwithstanding Raucous rock and stirring ballads

Tattoo You The Rolling Stones Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Some Girls Sticky Fingers Exile on Main St. Emotional Rescue Goats Head Soup ASIN: B000AM6OLC Release Date: 2005-08-30

Tracks:

1. Start Me Up
2. Hang Fire
3. Slave
4. Little T & A
5. Black Limousine
6. Neighbors
7. Worried About You
8. Tops
9. Heaven
10. No Use In Crying
11. Waiting On A Friend

Customer Reviews:

Middle of the Road.......2007-06-11

Tattoo You marked the end of an era for the Rolling Stones. It was their last U.S. #1 (it's not like everything since has flopped, though), and it's the nominal pick for "last great Stones album" - that is, when rock critics aren't praising Some Girls, which by the way is leagues ahead of Tattoo You. (then again, the several critics who today still consider this the "last great Stones album" seem to have conveniently forgotten they fell over each other to praise Steel Wheels, Voodoo Lounge and A Bigger Bang). But I don't consider this the "last great Stones album", for two reasons. One, the Stones have yet to enter a truly stagnant period - even the mid-'80s fiasco (how else would you explain the back-to-back releases of Undercover and Dirty Work) was at least partially recovered from with Steel Wheels (and totally saved with Voodoo Lounge), while the awful Bridges to Babylon was followed by the pretty good Bigger Bang. Another reason I don't consider this the last great Stones album is simply because I don't consider it great.
Not to say it's a wrtetched excuse for an album - there are five really good songs on this album. Slave is a fun jazzy reggae jam with Pete Townshend on backup vocals. In fact, I think it may be my favorite Stones reggae song (though the song Sweet Black Angel would probably argue if I said that, because that's a good reggae song too) - Luxury, You Don't Have to Mean it and Cherry Oh Baby can bite my derriere (saying rude words in French makes me feel sophisticated). Hang Fire is a frenzied, fun rockabilly blast of a song. Little T&A is a fun, perverted Chuck Berry boogie. And Neighbors is an enjoyable enough generic blues song. Oh, plus you have your two uberhits. I like the sleazy, riff-happy rocker Start Me Up as much as the next guy. But I also don't think it would be a crime to slow down its radio play by just a little bit. It's not like DJs everywhere are gonna be murdered in alleys because they didn't play Start Me Up for the 504,013 time, okay? I much prefer the melodic jazz/reggae ballad Waiting on a Friend, a sensitve song with a good sax solo. Easily the Stones' best song of the '80s.
Then we get to the bad stuff, and I'm not just talkin' about the ballad side, either. Black Lmousine is just some random half-thought-out blues jam with shrill high-pitched harmonica squeaks ruining every chance of it being potential potential entertainment. Heaven is probably my least favorite Stones original. Who wants to hear the Stones indulge themselves in an "atmospheric, shimmering bedroom song"? Eh, I don't. And what's with Mick's vocals? Let's just forget that song ever existed and move onto... the other three dull ballads! Tops, No Use in Crying and Worried About You aren't as bad as Heaven, but I still hate 'em all. Pretty much interchangable songs. Sorry, but it's true.
Oh, and this is little more than a collection of remixed outtakes. We'll go through the recording dates in chronological order, shall we? Waiting on a Friend dates back to 1970; Tops, 1972; Black Limo, 1973; Worried About You, 1974; Start Me Up and Slave, 1975; Hang Fire, Little T&A and No Use in Crying, 1979; Heaven and Neighbors, 1980. So it's just a bunch of warmed-up leftovers. Yeah, warmed-up leftovers are okay. At least you get something to eat. But wouldn't you rather a steak fresh off the barbeque?

Newly Remastered CD = Excellence.......2006-12-29

I bought the LP version of this album the DAY it was released and played it on my Technics turntable again and again. Now, 25 years later, listening to this newly-remastered CD version made me realize just how wonderfully produced the album was for its time. Maybe some of the songs aren't as memorable as those on BB, LIB or Exile, but one thing's undeniable--the sound quality never got better than this for the band. The 1980s would bring a lot of production opportunities that the band and its producers were probably right to try out at the time, but with mixed results. So this is (fittingly) the last great album of the 1970s Stones . . . That's right, since most of these tracks were written (and occasionally even recorded) in the 1970s, so if you've never heard anything from the album besides the 2 - 3 big hits, fear not. There's no "Undercover of the Night" or "Winning Ugly" types of filler here.

This is the real deal, and if you have the chance, listen with headphones to get the best audio experience for the band's best-sounding album. Bar none.

A Delicious Record, Windows Notwithstanding.......2006-06-11

I'm a Mac person, love my iBook to death. Got an iMac with a big hard drive, got it stuffed full of Rock and Roll. I don't like Windows almost as much as I don't like disco. So it was a great groan I had, followed by a long sigh, when I realized that the Greatest Group on Earth again sold out. This time to Microsoft when they allowed them to use this song to advertise the Start button or whatever it is they call it in Windows. Anyway, that not withstanding, it's just a powerful rock song, as is "Hang Fire" and "Little T & A." "No Use in Crying" is a song I play often, but the album's closer "Waiting on a Friend," is my favorite on this record. It's just a delicious song on a delicious record. This album opens with a bang and closes with a swoon, can't get better than that. Oh well, they made this record long before Windows was invented, so it really shouldn't bother me that they allowed "Start Me Up" to be used years later they way they did, but it kind of does.

Raucous rock and stirring ballads.......2006-03-22

Tattoo You contains some raucous rock 'n roll and a couple of beautiful, soulful ballads. Although not considered to be amongst their very best albums, there is enough here to make it a worthwhile purchase.

The opener, Start Me Up, is the Stones at their high powered best with its killer riff and insistent rhythm, whilst the melodic Hang Fire with its impressive vocals comes a close second. These were big hits and can be found on many Stones compilations.

The bluesy Black Limousine and the reggae-influenced Slave aren't bad either, but ballads like Tops and Heaven fall somewhat beneath their high standards. This may be forgiven though, since the closing number, the poignant Waiting On A Friend sees them at their soulful best. It's a moving ballad on a par with earlier great moments such as Wild Horses and Dead Flowers from 1971s Sticky Fingers album.

Overall Tattoo You is thus an uneven work but the aforementioned highlights more than make up for the few tepid and uninspired ballads. I give it four stars but that is judging it by the high standards of their own work.

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Radio [Import]

Lebendige Vergangenheit: Richard Tucker II

Night & Day