Twisted

Product Description
Mid-price reissue for the classic 1995 debut album from the pioneering trance producer who's worked with Paul Oakenfold.8 tracks including 'LSD', 'Orphic Thrench' and 'Alpha Centauri. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

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Average customer rating: Twisted... Don't Knock It Until You've Tried It!!!! Holy Crap! Forgot all about this one! My very first album Stay Hungry (1984)

Stay Hungry Twisted Sister Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea 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 Party Boys | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Metal Health You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll Come Out and Play Under the Blade Love Is for Suckers ASIN: B000002IGV Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Stay Hungry
2. We're Not Gonna Take It
3. Burn In Hell
4. Horror-Teria: A)Captain Howdy; B)Street Justice
5. I Wanna Rock
6. The Price
7. Don't Let Me Down
8. The Beast
9. S.M.F.

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Influenced by New York punk bands like the Ramones and Dictators, as well as by traditional heavy metal ensembles, Twisted Sister created brash, simple songs that buzzed with subversive energy, giving the band the appeal of bad-boy cartoon characters. Their third album, Stay Hungry, featured the classic rebel anthem "We're Not Gonna Take It" as well as more uptempo tracks like "Burn in Hell" and "S.M.F." (which, in true metal fashion, stands for "Sick Motherfucker"). No one disputes Twisted Sister's competence level. Simply put, they couldn't play well enough to save their five-year recording career, but frontman Dee Snider's outrageous stage presence and accidentally hilarious lyrics ensured that their time in the limelight was thoroughly entertaining. --Jon Wiederhorn

Customer Reviews:

Twisted..........2007-07-09

Can't really explain why I'm tinto these guys since I'm primarilly into Hip Hop but I grew up on their videos!

Don't Knock It Until You've Tried It!!!!.......2007-02-15

You know, it's funny. Most of the people I've run into who trash Twisted Sister do so not so much b/c of the music, but the image. I myself was at one time guilty of this. But if you can move beyond the hideous make-up/costumes and the fact that the band only take themselves seriously about half the time, then you'll discover a truly underappreciated classic in Stay Hungry. TS' music is not about complex song structures or virtuoso musicianship. It's just good, clean and straightforward hard rockin fun, and that is something that is sorely missing in today's music. While the image is a mix of shock rock (Alice Cooper) and glam (New York Dolls), the music is more akin to early speed metal and NWOBHM. And while the songs are consistently hard and heavy, you may be suprised by the level of melodic content that exists as well. Dee Snider, for instance, may not be on the level of vocal gods like Dio, Halford, Dickinson, etc. but he is by far a capable singer and his lyrics are even quite intelligent at times. It should also be noted that the vast majority of the material is written by Mr. Snider alone. Anyway, give Stay Hungry a try. Get over your obsession with expecting music (especially metal) to always be serious and technically impressive, and then sit back and enjoy a solid set of classic metal anthems.

Holy Crap! Forgot all about this one!.......2006-10-03

I had this casette way back when. I was a juvenile rocker when it came out, I was young and dumb and embarrassingly goofy. Now I'm almost 40 and listen to a very wide variety of music. I happened to be at a friend's house and saw that he had this CD. I played it and couldn't believe the A+ songs on it. I'd always remembered Twisted Sister as some sort of gimmicky glam band that I'd listened to as a child.

I still think "We're not Gonna Take It" is a bit over the top, but "Burn in Hell" and "I Wanna Rock" are rock solid songs. "Stay Hungry" reminded me of Y&T - and I rate Dave Meniketti as one of the greatest. "The Price" is an achingly ripping ballad. What vocals!

Well, I didn't skip through any of the songs (at the friend's house) and I bought the CD from Amazon 2 days later. This one only got better with age.

My very first album.......2006-09-24

This was my very first album I got when I was like 5 years old as a kid in the 80s. Whether it's their hilarously chessey music videos or their gruesome appearance, I still kept a morbid curiosity interest in Twisted Sister to this day and last night saw Dee Snider sing on TV. Dee Snider is a big celebrity and actually I think he has pretty decent taste, if only their videos didn't date so bad. This contains a number of classic tracks like the itle track, We're Not Gonna Take It, Burn in Hell, The Beast and S.M.F. While the band may be unintentionally funny, the music works not only as a nostalgia trip but for Dee Snider's celebrity come back, coming off as bad bone Christian metal without being corny about it like Stryper. Yes, Dee Snider testified at the PMRC hearing that he's a Christian believe or not, and I've been attending church regularly lately so know for a fact that that is true. Take it with some self depricating humor because Dee Snider made a comeback in the late 90s and is still a big star.

Stay Hungry (1984).......2006-09-01

While many people know Twisted Sister best, for "We're Got Gonna Take it" and "I Wanna Rock", they had more to offer than just those two songs. Stay Hungry is a very solid metal album. This is one of those albums that demands to be played loud. From the opener "Stay Hungry" through "S.M.F." the album never gets dull. Besides the obivious hits other highlights include the title track, The Price, Horror Teria, Don't Let Me Down, but the album as a whole is very enjoyable. It's to bad that they couldn't maintain their popularity after Stay Hungry, cause Twisted Sister was actually a pretty good band. This album deserves a spot in any reall rock n roll collection.

Average customer rating: Twisted Sister - 'Twisted Christmas' (Razor & Tie) I LOVE this Christian music christmas album!!! I loved it Yeah it's crazy, it's kooky, and it's twisted excellent seller and product

Twisted Christmas Twisted Sister Manufacturer: Razor & Tie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic 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: Live to Win A Matter Of Life And Death Kiss - Kissology - Volume 1 (1974-1977) Rehab Butchering the Beatles: A Headbashing Tribute ASIN: B000ICLTKK Release Date: 2006-10-17

Tracks:

1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
2. Oh Come All Ye Faithful
3. White Christmas
4. I'll Be Home For Christmas
5. Silver Bells
6. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
7. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
8. Deck The Halls
9. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
10. Heavy Metal Christmas (The Twelve Days Of Christmas)

Customer Reviews:

Twisted Sister - 'Twisted Christmas' (Razor & Tie) .......2007-06-10

Review no. 60. I'll give this CD a four-star rating for effort alone. I mean, when I first heard about this ten track release in advance, I really didn't think that Dee Snider and crew could pull it off. Glad to see that I was wrong. Wanted to catch Twisted Sister last time they were in my town but I didn't get to go. If I ever get to see them again, I really would like to hear them perform one or two of these cuts even on a summer tour. Tunes I was impressed the most with were "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful", "White Christmas", "Silver Bells", the rocking "Deck The Halls" and "The Christmas Song". Personally, I think even patrons that don't usually like metal would enjoy this disc to some extent. A should-have.

I LOVE this Christian music christmas album!!!.......2007-05-07

Twisted Sister BRINGS the christmas feeling year round. (This is a CD to be listened to at any time of the year.) When I listen to it, it makes me feel better. "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" and "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" are my favorite songs. Overall, it is an excellent CD. Now, if Twisted Sister would just make another Christian music christmas album for Christmas 2007, then I would be overjoyed.

I loved it.......2007-04-25

I think this album contains my favorite version of "O Come All Ye Faithful." Seriously.

Yeah it's crazy, it's kooky, and it's twisted.......2007-02-15

The Good
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" starts off as if the group has softened in their old age. Eventually someone reminds them who they are and the Christmas classic gets pumped up. They even add a Ramones inspired section at the end. "O Come All Ye Faithful" sounds just like "We're Not Gonna Take It;" from the main riff to the note-for-note solo. Twisted Sister's version of "White Christmas" is a far cry from Bing Crosby's. The chugga-chugga riffing and blazing solos are just one of the many differences. A voice from the past is resurrected for the power ballad version of "I'll Be Home for Christmas." Dee Snider trades vocals with 80s metal queen Lita Ford on this one. It's almost as if "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause" was meant to be a metal song. Everything just falls into place. "The Christmas Song" has sort of that "Burn in Hell" vibe to it.

The Bad
"Heavy Metal Christmas," set to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," is kind of lame as the 12 gifts are replaced with metal clichés.

The Verdict
Yeah it's crazy, it's kooky, and it's twisted, but it's also really fun and enjoyable for 80s metal fans.

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excellent seller and product.......2007-02-13

Item as described and received in a timely manner... an excellent buying experience!

Average customer rating: Good mix of Country and Alternative Reckless Kelly Rocks My World Irish meets Texas Great Band, Great CD. wicked,but not twisted music!

Wicked Twisted Road Reckless Kelly Manufacturer: Sugarhill [Country] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Under the Table and Above the Sun Reckless Kelly Was Here Garage Cross Canadian Ragweed Put the O Back in Country ASIN: B0007989NE Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

1. Wicked Twisted Road
2. Dogtown
3. Seven Nights In Eire
4. A Lot To Ask
5. Motel Cowboy Show
6. These Tears
7. Sixgun
8. Nobody Haunts Me Like You
9. Wretched Again
10. Broken Heart
11. Stick Around
12. Baby's Got A Whole Lot More
13. Wicked Twisted Road (Reprise)

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Rockin' and eclectic, this Austin quintet aims to brighten honky-tonk nights with their fifth album, Wicked Twisted Road. Sure, there's a sense of regret in the opening title track and "Dogtown"--mostly for squandered youth and aspirations--but Celtic fiddle lines and singer Willie Braun's lilting melody makes the tour story "Seven Nights in Eire" a genuine pub song, and "Motel Cowboy Show" celebrates all-night boozin' and lovin' with hot pickin' and a rollicking drum beat. A revving motorcycle kicks off the bad -boy-on-the-run stomp "Sixgun." And there are bad girls, too, like the cruel lover who's "bitter and sweet as a death-row meal" in "Nobody Haunts Me Like You." There's also no shortage of big guitars, growling through half of these numbers and happily rubbing up against the spiky blues harmonica of the post-breakup slammer "Wretched Again." The album winds down with a lovely acoustic instrumental version of the title track--proof that even a wicked twisted road dotted with robberies, heartbreak, and drunkenness can turn back home, peacefully, again. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

Good mix of Country and Alternative.......2007-03-27

When I hear this album I can't help but think a little of REM in their early days--when they were still good.

Reckless Kelly Rocks My World .......2006-08-28

A friend of mine (now my fiance!) turned me onto Reckless Kelly about three years ago. What started out as borrowing one CD quickly transformed into me buying all their CDs at a concert in Atlanta. Unfortunately, Willie and the boys don't make it to Georgia nearly often enough for our tastes... but in between gigs, this CD has a regular home in my car stereo.

I seriously think that Reckless Kelly is one of the best bands ever! They are definitely at the top of the alt.country heap, that's for certain!

Great musicians, all of them... fun/great lyrics... awesome live shows. Absolutely one of my top five albums. I may even walk down the aisle to the reprise of Wicked Twisted Road. Gotta see if I can convince the Catholic priest to let me play it in the church!

Irish meets Texas.......2006-05-10

Willie Braun's vocal is rich and smooth, much like a certain rem singer. The guitars, fiddle and much of a vocal has a strong Gaelic flavor. Add to that the complex arrangements, the Texas independent spirit in concert with the beauty of Willie's singing and you will buy all RK's music as I have. Wicked Twisted Road is a great place to start.

Great Band, Great CD........2005-09-07

Doesn't get much better than this folks. If you're into americana, roots-rock, or alt-country, or if simply like good music, I just can't imagine you not liking this. Highlights for me are the title track, "Dogtown", and "Baby's Got a Whole Lot More", but there's not a bad song on here. Can't beat the awesome packaging, either- they even included a board game (see website for drinking rules). Don't pass this one up. Check out their incredible previous album, too, and also their younger brothers' band called Micky and the Motorcars.

wicked,but not twisted music!.......2005-06-11

I can't take this disc out of my player! it's one of the best in a long time and it proves that Gram Parsons still influences todays country music! well, this album has just about everything you could want, intelligent lyrics, expert musicianship and songs that run the gammit, Irish to an all out rocker!, not a weak song on the disc! it's a new album and I can't wait for a new one! hurry please!

Average customer rating: kid rock Great Albumn The sad clown MY NAME IS KIDDDDDD.....KIDDDD ROCK!!!!! THE KID ROCKS!!!

Live Trucker Kid Rock & the Twisted Brown Trucker Band Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Kid Rock Cocky Devil Without A Cause The History of Rock Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast ASIN: B000CQM4T2 Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

1. Son of Detroit
2. Bawitdaba
3. Cowboy Intro
4. Cowboy
5. Devil Without A Cause
6. Somebody's Gotta Feel This/Fist of Rage
7. Picture (featuring Gretchen Wilson)
8. American Bad Ass
9. Rock n' Roll Pain Train
10. Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp
11. Motherf**ker Quite Like Me
12. Cocky
13. Only God Knows Why
14. Outstanding

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Essentially a live greatest-hits package, 'Live' Trucker, recorded before several different Detroit-area crowds, reminds us not only that Kid has long been an entertainer first and songwriter second but that he can surprise even the most jaded listener at the most unexpected moment. He works the urban hillbilly angle to the hilt, gives shouts out to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Cobo Hall and offers hope to disenfranchised kids in crummy apartment complexes and trailer parks from sea to shining sea via "Rock 'n' Roll Pain Train" and "American Bad Ass." Although the last name is Rock, Kid's never been afraid of letting a little bit of honky tonk piano into the mix or blending classic southern soul and the heaviest of rap 'n' roll as he does in "Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp." He's also not opposed to revealing his deep and apparently authentic affinity for country, something he does during the touching "Picture" with his Nashville counterpart Gretchen Wilson. Ultimately, 'Live' Trucker rises above the usual stopgap status of live and greatest hits recordings and stands tall, a statue of redneck rebellion, and reveals that Kid Rock's just getting started. --Jedd Beaudoin

Customer Reviews:

kid rock.......2007-07-13

Gave this to my husband who is a Kid Rock fanatic. He loved it. He said it took him back to when we went to Kid's concert. (Man what a show he puts on!!!)

Great Albumn.......2007-04-27

Love this album! Makes you feel like you're there. Must have for any kid fan.

The sad clown.......2006-11-29

I had the misfortune to hear a few selected tracks and I all I can do is laugh! This limp artist continues to bore us with tepid, bland muzak. The Kid is like a nagging cough and his "music" is the phlegm that gets spit up...over and over. He truly has become a mere sad clown whose schtick has been overplayed for years now. When the dwarf died, so did the "little" talent that once existed.

MY NAME IS KIDDDDDD.....KIDDDD ROCK!!!!!.......2006-11-13

This album is absolutely amazing. Kid Rock is by far my favorite musician of all time! He can do everything. Rock, Rap, Country, Blues, etc. He does it all and he does it well. If your a Kid Rock fan you must have this album. If you have an upgraded sound system in your vehicle even better. Turn up the volume and forget all your little problems while Kid Rock and the Twisted Brown Trucker Band puts your speakers through the works! 100% recommended.

THE KID ROCKS!!!.......2006-07-11

I was hesitant in buying this CD because it was live. Usually live CDs don't do it for me, but this one is amazing! I've listened to it over and over and over and over.....

Average customer rating: Very Pleased Blast from the past Cover doesn't say "GREATEST HITS" Twisted Sister Rocks! It is what it says it is.

Big Hits and Nasty Cuts: The Best of Twisted Sister Twisted Sister Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea 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 CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 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: Quiet Riot - The Greatest Hits The Best of White Lion Forty Seasons: The Best of Skid Row Ratt & Roll 8191 The Very Best of Dokken ASIN: B000002ITK Release Date: 1992-03-17

Tracks:

1. We're Not Gonna Take It
2. I Wanna Rock
3. I Am (I'm Me)
4. The Price
5. You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll
6. The Kids Are Back
7. Shoot 'Em Down
8. Under The Blade
9. I'll Never Grow Up, Now!
10. Bad Boys (Of Rock 'N' Roll)
11. What You Don't Know Sure Can Hurt You (Live Version)
12. Destroyer (Live Version)
13. Tear It Loose (Live Version
14. Run For Your Life (Live Version)
15. It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (Live Version)
16. Let The Good Times Roll/Feel So Fine (Live Version)

Customer Reviews:

Very Pleased.......2007-05-14

I would buy from here again, my Cd came perfectly and on time. Thanks Very much.

Blast from the past.......2007-01-09

This is a great collection of Twisted Sister. I definitely would recommend this to any fan of Twisted Sister. You can't find this type of good rock n' roll anymore!

Cover doesn't say "GREATEST HITS".......2006-11-21

I have been a huge Twisted fan for over 25 years. I watched them evolve from their small club dates in upstate New York to their immense popularity in the mid eighties. I sadly watched as internal turmoil tore this band apart in the late eighties, was pleasantly surprised by their collaboration for "Heroes Are Hards To Find" from Dee's Strangeland movie and impressed by their reunion after 9/11. It was like they never left. However, for those of you who disapprove of this recording, please see that the cover does not say "Greatest Hits". Twisted was not about "greatest hits". They were about great music. Sure, they could have included great cuts like "Come Out And Play" or "Wake Up (the Sleeping Giant" (which may be, admittedly, one of their best tracks). However, they included several "live" tracks which is what makes them special. If you have never seen a "live" show, catch them before it is too late. They are the rare band who are amazing "live". Studio recordings do not do them justice. Okay, so not all of their best songs are included here. If you want all their great music, suck it up and buy their other CD's. You won't regret it. But, what IS here is what they were all about... great band and great music. Live on SMF's...

Twisted Sister Rocks!.......2006-08-30

In continuation of the so-called Reagen Rock years, this compilation lives up to its name. Who doesn't love the groove from "I Wanna Rock"?

It is what it says it is........2006-01-26

People, the name of the CD is "big Hits and Nasty Cuts", not "Twisted Sister's Greatest Hits and Nothing else." As a loooooong time Ts fan, I love the fact that this CD represents the full picture of the band. Sure, they had some huge hits in the hayday of hair metal, but in the late 70s and early 80s, they were one of the most vicious live acts around in terms of their intensity. the live tracks recorded at the Marquee Club in London show just how intense they were before their radio-friendly hits were recorded. I think the name of the CD says it all and no one should be surprised at what they are getting when they buy it. The Cd has equal helpings of their most well-known hits, as well as just enough early live stuff to show you what they sounded like before they were the darlings of MTV.

Average customer rating: Bravo! Mo' Mo' Mo' This is a must have for any music lover! wonderful collection of music awesome music selection They Left Out The Best Song

Three Mo' Tenors Thomas Young , Roderick Dixon , and Victor Trent Cook Manufacturer: RCA Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Cook, Dixon, & Young: Volume 1 Three Mo Tenors Cook, Dixon & Young: In Concert Vol. 1 The Three Tenors Christmas The Best of the Three Tenors ASIN: B00005LVVC Release Date: 2001-07-24

Tracks:

1. La Donna e Mobile
2. Let the Good Times Roll
3. Make Them Hear You
4. Ah! Mes Amis.
5. Ellington Medley
6. The Jazz Cat & Minnie the Moocher
7. Twisted
8. Nessun Dorma
9. Today I Sing the Blues
10. Soul Medley
11. Have You Heard / Glory
12. Were You There
13. America The Beautiful
14. Gospel Medley

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Inspired by the astoundingly popular The Three Tenors series, Broadway director Marion J. Caffey conceived and directed Three Mo' Tenors, bringing greater visibility to the classically trained African American voice. Starring seasoned tenors Roderick Dixon, Thomas Young, and Victor Trent Cook, Three Mo' Tenors is a theatrically staged concert set taped for public television's Great Performances. A companion to the taped show, the disc features just over an hour of live music from it. The phenomenal showmanship of Dixon, Young, and Trent Cook takes shape in the styles of opera, Broadway, blues, jazz, soul, spirituals, and gospel. The three virtuosos hit high C's with clarity and brilliance; scat with grace and grit; belt, bend and hold a note to beat the band. They move the audience to a state of near-ecstasy performing the traditional "Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord)" and Puccini's glorious "Nessum Dorma." Other standouts include the jazz classic "Twisted," a rollicking version of "Today I Sing the Blues," and the salty "Minnie the Moocher." Boisterous, bold, and bountiful, Three Mo' Tenors is a modern classic. --Paige LaGrone

Customer Reviews:

Bravo! Mo' Mo' Mo'.......2006-05-13

The word "Mo'" in the title got my attention. I bought the CD to compare it to the already popular "Three Tenors" (Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and Jose Carreras). Wow! Was I surprised. I had expected an all opera, classical and possibly spiritual repetoire. But, the music varies from "Nessun Dorma" to "Love Train" was truly, truly delightful. I enjoyed the wonderful voices of Thomas Young, Roderick Dixon, and Victor Trent Cook and the variety of musical selections so much that I purchased several other copies for my family and friends. Then, several months later, I saw their performance on PBS. I immediately ordered the VHS offered by the TV station, paying way, way over the retail price. But, I had to have it. It was, and is, the most exciting musical performance that I have seen. Later, when I put the tape into the player at my son's house, my 5-year-old granddaughter Ciara stood next to the sofa to watch. I expected her to move away soon, but, she stood there, during the entire playback of the performance, and I do mean from beginning to end. I left the tape there so that son could see it later. The following day, and for most days during the next several weeks, Ciara asked to have the tape played, until she later was taught to handle it herself. The family has since replaced my VHS with the DVD so that now, when Ciara visits me, we can watch the show again (and again). "Three Mo' Tenors" was so surprisingly wonderful- with great voices, charismatic personalities, terrific orchestral arrangements, lively and precisely choreographed routines, and just an overall feeling of mutual admiration and respect among the three gentlemen. The beautiful cinematics, with frequently interspersed shots of the enthusiatic audience, contributes to the feeling that I am actually there at the concert. Every time I watch it, I see and hear something new. When I first heard the CD, I was not fascinated by the countertenor voice. After seeing Victor Trent Cook's heartwarming performance on the DVD, and hearing his comment about his mother's definition of a countertenor, I have been granted a new appreciation for his voice. Here it is, years later, and I'm still enamored, remembering Roderick Dixon's "Make Them Hear You" elicits tears, Thomas Young's "Twisted" makes me laugh, and the duet with Victor and Thomas (see, I'm now on first-name basis with them) is so beautiful. I could to on and on. In fact, it's time for another listen.

This is a must have for any music lover!.......2006-01-07

I would rate this CD more than five stars if I could! I picked up this CD not knowing anything about these guys, but, knowing that I liked some of the songs contained on it. I was absolutely blown away by this collection! These guys have it all. Voices, talent, showmanship, style, technique, etc. Everytime I listen to it, I feel like I'm sitting right there in the theatre. I am a huge fan of opera, jazz and gospel. This CD covers it all! Although my favorite tracks are La Donna e Mobile, Make Them Hear You, and Nessun Dorma, they are all so good! I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again. You have to hear them to believe them!

wonderful collection of music.......2005-08-23

A good album is one that can't be categorized neatly. Three Mo' Tenors tackles classic opera, Broadway tunes and other genres with ease. They have beautiful voices, and the music they choose to interpret is so universal that even my toddler girl loves listening to it! Their technical expertise combined with their stage presence and charisma makes for an enjoyable cd. Highly recommended - especially if you are looking to introduce yourself or your children to different musical genres.

awesome music selection.......2005-08-02

These are amazing musical selections and amazing vocalists; a must-have for any well-rounded music collection. This trio can really sing!

They Left Out The Best Song.......2004-11-11

One of my most favorite performance DVD's, but how, or why, on earth did they leave off the most stiring single number on the CD - "A Song For You," by Rodrick Dixon?

Put it in, and it's a "five."

Average customer rating: WOT! Its their BEST Give it a chance.......... The best Twisted Sister album ever Come Out and Play- fails to live up to Stay Hungry. 3.5 stars - Good, but definitely one of their weaker albums

Come Out and Play Twisted Sister Manufacturer: Spitfire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD 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 Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Love Is for Suckers Under the Blade You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll Stay Hungry Still Hungry ASIN: B00001QEG4 Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

1. Come Out And Play
2. Leader Of The Pack
3. You Want What We Got
4. I Believe In Rock 'N' Roll
5. The Fire Still Burns
6. Be Chrool To Your Scuel
7. I Believe In You
8. Out On The Streets
9. Lookin' Out For #1
10. Kill Or Be Killed
11. King Of The Fools

Album Description

1999 digitally remastered reissue of their rockin' 1985 release. 10 tracks, including their hit remake of 'Leader Of ThePack' & the bonus track 'King Of The Fools'.

Customer Reviews:

WOT! Its their BEST.......2007-04-27

I have all of Twisted sisters albums and obviously opinions are like... Stay Hungry has their 2 most recognisable tunes but this is even still more consistently anthemic which is what most people love about this band. My personal belief on why it didn't carry on where Stay Hungry left off is down to a few reason. I don't believe it was a backlash from radio stations in retaliation to Dee's defiance toward the PMRC but more a very poor choice of singles to promote the album. The tracks they chose, "be cruel to your school" and "leader of the pack" are the worst tracks on the album! Elsewhere the title track is as rollicking a metal song as you would here anywhere. You can hear what Dee means when he said he wanted this band to by a hybrid of ACDC and Judas Priest. And there are plenty of great rock & roll chanting anthems like "believe in rock n roll", "I know what you want" etc. For me the stand out tune on this cd is "out on the streets". Everything about it is beautifully constructed and it is a song that Dee should be forever proud for writing. It has an epic build up with a great, melodic chorus. When I first got this release it had Stay hungry on one side and Come out and play on the other. More often than not I would keep fast forwarding Stay Hungry to re-listen to this. Oh yeah. Dieter Dieks (spelling?) who many a rock fan would be familiar with for producing classic Scorpions has given this album an excellent shine and crunch! Regardless of the ordinary singles this album should not have been the failure that it unfortunately was. They're back, but is it too late?

Give it a chance.................2007-04-13

I always seem to be on the fence about this album. I either just enjoy this album or I think it is a really great album. So my rating changes, but I'll make one considering TS' past work. I thought the production quality was great. I think songs like 'Come Out And Play'(great starter song with a fast tempo and awesome guitar work), 'I Believe In Rock 'N' Roll', 'The Fire Still Burns', 'Lookin' Out For #1', and 'Kill Or Be Killed' are the high points. 'Out On the Streets' is also one that should not be overlooked. I like 'Be Chrool To Your Scuel' and I'll play it loud with the rest of them, but it sounds out of place on this album. It didn't help that the video was banned by mTV- by the way, have you seen some of the videos they will air nowadays... And "Be Chrool.." was too graphic for TV????? I know they were going with a "from the streets biker gang" theme for this album, but 'Leader Of The Pack', even though it goes along with the biker gang theme, was a poor choice as a lead single for a highly anticipated album that followed the success of songs like 'I Wanna Rock'. And like "Be Chrool...", it seems out of place when heard with the entire album. 'You Want What We Got' and 'I Believe In You'(a ballad) are okay songs. The bonus song, which was also available on the cassette tape and CD from back in the day, is a descent slow song called 'King Of The Fools'. I do not think any of the songs on here are bad, but I can also understand if people are disappointed with it compared to past albums. I know this is hind sight, but if they would have marketed different songs as singles Twisted Sister's history may have been different.

The best Twisted Sister album ever.......2006-12-08

This is the best Twisted Siser album ever... I just love it, love it and love it. If you are a Twisted Sister fan, you can`t do without

Come Out and Play- fails to live up to Stay Hungry........2006-01-25

Stay Hungry is the best album from Twisted Sister. Come Out and Play is a good album but not the classic metal album like people would have you to believe. Dee Snider and Twisted Sister were on the way out when this album was released. Perhaps my favorite song from this album is Leader of the Pack which is probably why I bought the album. Twisted Sister is one-album wonder with Stay Hungry and their hits "We're Not Gonna Take It", "I wanna rock" and the "The Price".

Not the classic album that people would have you to believe.

It's a good album- but not their best album.

If you want twisted sister at their best- get Stay Hungry.

3.5 stars - Good, but definitely one of their weaker albums.......2005-05-19

Come Out And Play (1985.) Twisted Sister's fourth album.

Twisted Sister released two awesome albums in the early eighties that, while excellent, failed to achieve any mainstream success. Fortunately, the band struck pay dirt when they released their third album, 1984's Stay Hungry. With an onslaught of classic hard rock/metal hits, the album scored points with practically every fan of hard rock. Fans were, needless to say, eagerly awaiting the band's next album. And in 1985, Dee Snider and the guys released their fourth album, Come Out And Play. Did fans of the group get what they were expecting or not? Read on for my review of the album.

As a classic hard rock album, Come Out And Play is a very good album, but as a Twisted Sister album, it's well below the band's usual standards. Essentially, the band has plenty of awesome tracks on the album, but they are mixed in with so many subpar tracks that the album just doesn't hold its own against the earlier albums the band put. The opening track, also the album's title tracks, is one of the band's fastest and most furious rockers, and it's an excellent opener, but sadly, it doesn't speak for the rest of the album. And then comes the cover of the Shangri-La's Leader Of The Pack. This song was a big joke, and its video getting heavy rotation on MTV ultimately killed the band's popularity and caused the band's fans to turn their back on them, who had finally thought the band had, in a sense, sold out. You Know What We Want is a good rocker, but it's definitely a generic one, not too different from what other bands of the day were pulling off. I Believe In Rock And Roll and I Believe In You sound like blantant KISS rip-offs. The Fire Still Burns and Kill Or Be Killed sound like Dokken rip-offs. Be Chrool To Your Schuel, much like Leader Of The Pack, comes off seeming like a big joke and really lacks the potential to please most audiences. Fortunately, most of these songs are still good rockers, and songs like Lookin' Out For Number One and Out In The Streets rock with the best of 'em. Still, even the hardest rockers on here are more commercial-sounding than anything the band did in the past. While a good album, it falls flat by the band's high musical standard set by earlier releases. If you're a Twisted Sister fan who wants all the albums, by all means pick this up; you're likely to enjoy it. If you're new to the band, though, DO NOT START HERE - Stay Hungry remains the best release for new fans to start with.

The Twisted Sister albums were remastered and reissued, and in some cases, the reissues include bonus tracks in addition to the remastered sound! Unfortunately, despite the albums getting the remastering, they are very hard to find (with the exception of Stay Hungry.) Hopefully in time, they will become more readily available.

Come Out And Play is a good album, but certainly a step down from the earlier Twisted Sister releases. Where this album rocks it really rocks, but it's just too similar, in most cases, to the other popular bands of the day. Twisted Sister completists should own this, as it's a good album overall, but newbies to the band should get Stay Hungry first. While a good album, Come Out And Play isn't for you unless you're already a tried and true fan.

Average customer rating:

Nothing Lasts But Nothing Is Lost Manufacturer: Twisted Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Are You Shpongled? Tales of the Inexpressible Sub Conscious ASIN: B0009I9XGK Release Date: 2007-07-10

Average customer rating: Sing It, Girlfriend! die-hard country fans stay away...it's a new kind of pop Life Goes On...So Does the Music Why Do People Have Such A Problem With This Album? FANTASTIC

Twisted Angel Leann Rimes Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Contemporary Country | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Contemporary Country | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: I Need You This Woman Sittin' on Top of the World LeAnn Rimes Whatever We Wanna ASIN: B00006HMF6 Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

1. Life Goes On
2. Wound Up
3. The Safest Place
4. Trouble With Goodbye
5. Damn
6. Suddenly
7. Tic Toc
8. Sign of Life
9. Review My Kisses
10. No Way Out
11. Love Is an Army
12. You Made Me Find Myself
13. Twisted Angel

Album Description

LeAnn steps into a new Pop dimension with songs produced by such luminaries as Desmond Child (Life Goes On), Peter Amato (of Baha Men fame) and Gregg Pagani (Canada's #LW). Includes the hit single 'Life Goes On'. Curb Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Sing It, Girlfriend!.......2007-05-25

Can't believe it is 2007 and I have only just discovered this GEM of a CD. I love the 'whole album' statement, where a story thread runs through the song cycles, Jane Siberry-like (When I Was A Boy). While I like the opening songs very much, this CD really takes off for me at Tic Toc, and just soars from that point onward. Unlike some other reviewers, I love "Sign Of Life." For anyone who's ever been knocked around by life a bit and picked themselves up again, you'll relate. "Love is an Army"? A small slice of magic. The aural effects, like the water at the end of "Review My Kisses," are thoughtful, lovely touches. Leann, would love to hear you stretch out like this again. You go, girl!!!

die-hard country fans stay away...it's a new kind of pop.......2006-11-03

First off-don't compare this album in whole to anything else. There is something to be said for an artist who goes in a whole new direction, as Leann did here. This is one of my fave albums of all time because it's MEANINGFUL POP. There are some hints of rock, some hints of R&B, and lots of pop(the Britney-esque "Tic Toc" especially) and it's all sung by one of the most beautiful voices in the industry.
Leann gives us a couple of coming-of-age numbers like the electric guitar laced "Suddenly" and the title track, which is slightly Christina Aguilera-like in it's soulful convictions.
Ballads are plentiful, like "The Safest Place", "Love is an Army", and "Review My Kisses". We all know Leann can belt out a love song, and these are no different.
"Life Goes On", the seemingly-autobiographical "Wound Up", and "No Way Out" are the other strong pop tracks here.
"Trouble With Goodbye" and "Sign of Life" are the weakest tracks here, both in production value that borders on overly-whimsical and lyrics that are forgettable.
Again, if you're looking for a shred of country Leann, don't get this CD. Fans of Britney, Kylie, or other pop acts who might be looking for something a bit more mature and meaningful with less electronic and more guitar and drums should check it out. The bottom line is, this album is a new kind of pop sung by an incredible voice.

Life Goes On...So Does the Music.......2006-04-06

I am so happy for LeAnn Rimes...she has been a great country artist for years, now she is moving on and uses pop and rock in her music. Surely the hits "Life Goes on" and "Suddenly" are the best-known from this album but this album has even more to give: "Wound up", "The Safest Place", "Trouble with Goodbye", "Tic Toc", "Review My Kisses", "You Made Me Find Myself"...actually all the songs are very good and it is hard to pick the best songs. "Tic Toc" reminds me of Kylie Minogue. Well, the album is 10 % country, 50 % pop and 40 % rock music.
Stars: Life Goes On, Suddenly, The Safest Place, Tic Toc, Trouble with Goodbye

Why Do People Have Such A Problem With This Album? .......2006-02-24

Let's get one thing out of the way. Yes, LeAnn did get her first hit and her gateway to stardom with her country song, "Blue." Britney also got her first hit and stardom with her song "...Baby One More Time." Britney changed with the times and her music got a little more...uh...provacative? So when LeAnn decided to go a little more pop and rock on Twisted Angel, why did people insist that she just turned her back on her fans? For people who swear she did this transformation over night - think again. On I Need You, she did drop hints of crossing over more pop with her irresitible ballad "I Need You" and the toe tapping dance craze of "Can't Fight the Moonlight." Twisted Angel is definately an achievement for LeAnn, rather than a setback that she needs to prove herself better on her next album. "Life Goes On" is an irresistible pop number laced with a nice guitar that should have done much better on the charts. As well as her vocal powerhouse ballads "Damn" and "The Safest Place," as well as her easy listening rock pop ballad "Suddenly." Yes, there are some misteps here, like any album. "Tic Toc" was definately a filler and was way too R&B for someone with LeAnn's vocal abilities. Even the sexed up lyrics couldn't savage this forgettable number.
Unfortunately, LeAnn could not emerge herself as a pop artist and had to please the audiences with This Woman, which is giving her great reviews. No matter if it is pop or country, LeAnn is still a great singer and should not be categorized simply because she is expanding her musical tastes. Musical tastes, by the way, which she has helped written and produced. So to all those haters LeAnn, you were great at the pop biz!

FANTASTIC.......2006-01-26

Nearly 4 years later and I still listen to this...OFTEN. LeAnn branched-out and it was an amazing effort. Too bad people didn't take notice. She has had HUGE cross-over hits, but evidently people weren't ready for a full album. Go get this, you will learn that LeAnn is an artist on top of being a wonderful vocalist! I have turned this CD on to people who are not "country fans" and all of them love it.

LeAnn's voice is amazing and I would put her up there right along-side any of the "DIVA's" of today

Average customer rating: messing with time intelligent and subtle I have heard the sonic frontier...and it is good, very good! Brilliant... Simply brilliant if i only could rate it 7 stars....

Are You Shpongled? Shpongle Manufacturer: Twisted Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tales of the Inexpressible Shpongle Remixed Sub Conscious Twisted Classical Mushroom ASIN: B00000I3V3 Release Date: 1999-02-16

Tracks:

1. Shpongle Falls
2. Monster Hit
3. Vapour Rumours
4. Shpongle Spores
5. Behind Closed Eyelids
6. Divine Moments Of Truth
7. ...And The Day Turned To Night

Customer Reviews:

messing with time.......2005-12-21

This is the first of the 3 Shpongle CD's. The others are indeed awesome however, the way these guys mess with time signatures is incredible. And the way they play with processed vocals on this disc is unlike anything I have ever heard before or since. Truly cutting edge! The use of computers allows them to change the way phrases are accented and musical phrases sort of morph from one phrase to another before your very ears. If you're into cutting edge music that is recorded expertly, with incredible production values and you appreciate the music of Gong, Ozric Tentacles, Motivation Radio circa Steve Hillage etc.... you will love this disc.

intelligent and subtle.......2003-07-25

i have listeneed to this cd so many times, and each time it flows by so smoothly and easily. it is a perfect companion for those times when you want to relax deeply and let your mind drift into another dimension. enjoy the trip!

I have heard the sonic frontier...and it is good, very good!.......2001-12-01

This is truly one of the best collections of sound you will ever lavish on your ears. A true audio-alchemical delight. It is without doubt the most moving and intelligent albums I have ever heard. If you want to move out onto the edge of sound get shpongled!

Brilliant... Simply brilliant.......2001-07-07

Normally, I review CDs with a great deal of depth and heavy description, but for Shpongle, I just want to repeat the word "brilliant" until I hit the word limit. It's the sentiment I've had ever since I purchased the album... Gosh, was it really one year ago? It seems unbelievable that I've listened to this album as many times as I have, yet I love it as much as (if not more than) any other disc in my collection.

The reason for that is that Are You Shpongled? is simply so unique. Simon Posford and Raja Ram reportedly wrote this album while high (most likely on marijuana, considering some of the album art), and it shows. This is something that took the ultimate, mind-freeing experience to write.

Are You Shpongled? packs the CD with over 77 minutes of mind-bending, trippy ethnoambient experimentation. It covers everything from smooth dub to wicked drum 'n' bass to mellow jazz to spaced-out lounge to energetic trance, sometimes within the course of a single track. There is NO genre that typifies this sound, since it borrows a little from everything.

That may at first suggest that the album is jarring and disjointed, but that is hardly true. In fact, Are You Shpongled? should win an award for its seamless and unbelievably smooth flow. Somehow, Posford and Ram manage to work rhythmic and stylistic shifts that take place over such long stretches of time (without being boring) that they seem not to happen. Any producer in the world could stand to learn something from this duo.

I personally feel that the album hits its peak toward the end, but then, all that means is that the last three tracks deserve six stars instead of five. ;) It builds to a slow peak and then cools off quickly, especially with the 20-minute "...And the Day Turned to Night" wrapping things up. This track was written to reflect Posford's emotions while watching an eclipse, and it recreates that powerful experience vividly.

I tried this album purely on a recommendation, since the sound files seemed only moderately interesting. I have never been so thankful that some random force (whatever it was - fate, chance, whatever) prodded me in the right direction and made me get this album. It's just a milestone for music in general, and it deserves that amount of recognition.

if i only could rate it 7 stars...........2001-06-24

a must buy to everyone who likes music. the most inspiring album i have ever heard, simon posford and raja ram at their best. cant wait to another one that should be published by the end of the month (june 2001). in one sentence: "DIVINE MOMENTS OF TRUTH..." most highly recommanded.

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