No Nonsense [Live] [Import]

Product Description
Boasting an Unmixed CD of Previously Unreleased Tracks, and the Second Disc Mixed by Melbourne DJ Gab Oliver, Makes Some Dark and Dirty House Gems!

No Nonsense,Various Artists,Dmc,Dance

Average customer rating: CD vs lp I might be a little picky but... Loved it then and love it now... A Little Less Noise, A Little More Music Weird, yes, but never BORING!

In No Sense? Nonsense! The Art of Noise Manufacturer: Polydor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ambient Collection Below the Waste The Fon Mixes Into Battle with the Art of Noise Abduction of the Art of Noise ASIN: B00002598R Release Date: 1987-01-01

Tracks:

1. Galleons of Stone
2. Dragnet
3. Fin du Temps
4. How Rapid?
5. Opus for Four
6. Debut
7. E.F.L.
8. Day at the Races
9. Ode to Don Jose
10. Counterpoint
11. Roundabout 727
12. Ranson on the Sand
13. Roller 1
14. Nothing Was Going to Stop Them Then, Anyway
15. Crusoe
16. One Earth

Album Description

1987 album for the British new wave act. 16 tracks, including 'Dragnet'.

Customer Reviews:

CD vs lp.......2006-02-13

2 reviews ago, the person mentioned a difference between the cassette and CD at the beg of A Day at the Races. I'm not a cassette person anymore :-), but I tracked down an original lp to compare because I'm a stickler about these things too.

He's correct, but it's not as bad as you think. :-) When they "converted" the lp (at least) to CD, they changed the order such that A Day at the Races is now before Ode to Don Jose, not after as on the lp (and I'm presuming the cassette too). A lot of the ambient stuff he talks about is at the end of Ode to Don Jose. There is one little snippet that is actually gone, when they say, "And they're off" right before A Day at the Races begins. That part is gone.

In general, I wasn't a big fan of this recording when it came out, but a bunch of years later, I do really enjoy it. Maybe not quite as accessible as some of their other stuff, but I do think it's worth a listen for fans.

I might be a little picky but..........2005-06-29

I had this album (cassette) back in the late 80's and loved it! It was so different and so musical that I could listen to it for hours. Being a musical nut, I loved hearing all the noises, ambient sound, etc that the AON could put into a song. When I found this CD here a few weeks ago I jumped at the chance to own it because of one specific song that was on it. Well I had to give it 3 out of 5 stars only because the CD has been edited at one part...a part that really made that song work. My favorite track on this album is "Day at the Races". I loved the effect of the drums, ambient sounds from the horse track (announcer, horses, etc), and the overall tempo, but the intro to the song was edited (completely deleted) from the original version. So instead of hearing these sounds (horse trainers, horses, doors, sounds of the track as the horses were being loaded into the starting gate, etc) the song just "starts". There is no work-up to the song to allow you to greatly appreciate the effort that the AON put in to making this song, If you had have ever heard the original you would understand. The weird thing is that ALL other ambient noise between each song is still there (even after this specific song) but just not the intro.

Like I said, may be picky but I was really disappointed after hearing this cut.

Loved it then and love it now... .......2005-01-22

Got this in *yikes* the 80's (on cassette!) when it was something I remember as strange, different and very very good. I remember stopping and being entranced by the way they used noise to make music... In recent review, it still strikes me as very very good and as this was my first introduction to the group then and I still feel its excellent I would say its a definite first to begin with if you are thinking of really sampling the Art of Noise...

A Little Less Noise, A Little More Music.......2004-10-29

Once again noise is reshaped and molded into musical sounds. This album has more musical overtones than previous ones, but there is still enough noise to sustain the wierdness. Favorite tracks: Dragnet, Fin Du Temps, Opus For Four, Debut, E.F.L., Crusoe, One Earth.

Weird, yes, but never BORING!.......2004-05-03

This is the third album in the Art Of Noise discography and it continues in their fine tradition of taking everyday sounds and setting them to music ("E.F.I." features airplane engine sounds). Also, there is the theme from "Dragnet". The version here is the T.V. theme, given a funkified work-up. They later did a more danceable version for the Tom Hanks/Dan Aykroyd movie.
Being a longtime fan of AON, I am surprised that they never caught on here in the states like some of their contemporaries (Yello, who did "Oh Yeah" and Enigma, known for "Sadeness, Pt.1")
So, if you are tired of the pop tunes as of late and you want something that will make you reach for the repeat button, then this is the "Nonsense" you're looking for!

Average customer rating:

In No Sense? Nonsense! The Art of Noise Manufacturer: Polydor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Seduction of Claude Debussy Below the Waste Who's Afraid of the Art of Noise (Who's Afraid Of?) The Art of Noise! ASIN: B00000DQ65 Release Date: 1987-01-01

Tracks:

1. Galleons of Stone
2. Dragnet
3. Fin du Temps
4. How Rapid?
5. Opus for Four
6. Debut
7. E.F.L.
8. Day at the Races
9. Ode to Don Jose
10. Counterpoint
11. Roundabout 727
12. Ranson on the Sand
13. Roller 1
14. Nothing Was Going to Stop Them Then, Anyway
15. Crusoe
16. One Earth

Average customer rating: A breath of fresh air.

The Blue Side Ericson Holt Manufacturer: Waterman Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002Q7WNK Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

1. Tired Of Waitin' Around
2. The Blue Side
3. You've Lost
4. I've Got Your Number
5. Heal Her Heart
6. Lonesome River
7. Moonlight In Memphis
8. The Pain Feels Good
9. Last Call
10. Cakewalk (Into Town)

Customer Reviews:

A breath of fresh air........2004-07-29

I must preface this review by saying two things, I usually don't listen to the Blues, and the same times ten for Country. I close friend of mine gave me the heads up on this CD, and I can never thank her enough. It has been stuck in my car's 6 CD changer for 4 months now. It gets played weekly, if not almost daily. I have a 3 year old daughter who affectionately calls it Papa Music and will ask it to be played constantly (thank God, Barney and the Wiggles were killing me). I have shared the disc with many of my friends, and they to appreciate the turn-on, especially the Delbert fans.

I have seen Eric play many times, either as a solo act, or part of the bands for Allison Moorer, The Mavericks, Lee Roy Parnell, Steve Wariner, and Lari White. This CD gives him the freedom to express his ideas of the musical fusion between the Blues, Country, and to some extent, Rock. It is definitely something that is hard to put a handle on, and is unlike most of the other pop/radio music out there for mass appeal. He shows introspective and delves deep into his soul to find just the right words to express himself. With the help of some very talented friends, the music follows suit and becomes the complete package.

It is hard to put a finger on why I like the CD, but it just fits. All of the songs are good, but Blue Side and Heal Her Heart stand out to me. Do yourself a favor, give it a listen, play it for your friends, and they will thank you. You all will be surprised, and definitely not disappointed. Its a definite breath of fresh air.

Average customer rating: Great playing, excellent arrangements John Fedchock sux Never should have been released Incredible Trombone Playing in front of a Big Band

No Nonsense John Fedchock New York Big Band Manufacturer: Reservoir Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: On the Edge New York Big Band Up and Running Hit the Bricks Fantazm ASIN: B00006JCH9 Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

1. No Nonsense
2. Big Bruiser
3. Eclipse
4. Caribbean Fire Dance
5. Tricotism
6. Brazilian Fantasy
7. Eleven Nights
8. Epistrophy
9. Come Sunday
10. Blue After Two

Customer Reviews:

Great playing, excellent arrangements.......2005-11-04

This is a fun CD to listen to. The arrangements are great, the playing is excellent! A previous reviewer criticized the arrangements and Fedchock personally. The arrangements are a matter of taste; the personal attack is out of line. I enjoy this CD--don't let a vendetta deter you from buying it!

John Fedchock sux.......2005-09-23

This guy doodles everything all the time, sounds like Bill Watrous on a bad day. Even Watrous has a great smooth ballad non-doodle style and phenomenal range. I met this guy a few times in person and he has this greater than everyone attitude...not very becoming of a true jazz musician. Nothing new here, he does not push any envelopes for me, better off with Conrad Herwig for some real playing.

Never should have been released.......2005-08-03

One of the most boring big bands I have ever listened to.
The arrangements were made for a high school band.The trombone is the only good thing about the album.

Incredible Trombone Playing in front of a Big Band.......2004-05-03

John Fedchock attempts (and succeeds) within this CD to bring the trombone up out of the 2nd class stereotypes of the instrument and into the spotlight with this CD. On some solos he practically turns the trombone into a button pusher - that is, he plays many, many, notes very fast yet clean. His sound is crystal clear and sometimes I would venture to say it is a euphonium but, of course, it is his beautiful trombone tone. I had the privelege of playing with him last year, I played piano in a big band where in which he was the guest artist; he plays with such force and hits all the chord changes so seemlessly it sounds like a fully connected melody within his solo (differing from older types or less mature soloists in which solos are comprised of two, four, or eight bar phrases.
His "New York Big Band" is the perfect backup to his soloing style. A clean band can make all the difference in the world on a recording because accuracy counts, with a messy band the soloist can be covered up or simply look bad. The other featured soloists on this album, such as Allen Farmham on piano, or Rick Margitza on Tenor sax, provide nuances that only add the the album's spectacular collaboration of some of New Yorks finest musicians.
I would highly recommend this CD for those who love contemporary big band, a great brass section, incredible saxes, and either love or are pining to love the trombone as a jazz instrument.
Happy Listening!

Average customer rating: Too good, too bad "No Nonsense" Stands By Its Title

No Nonsense Barbara Mandrell Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Morning Sun Key's in the Mailbox It Works for Me Acoustic Attitude The Midnight Oil/Treat Him Right ASIN: B00000DRBH Release Date: 1990-08-21

Tracks:

1. Where Are the Pieces of My Heart
2. Feed the Fire
3. Too Soon to Tell
4. Straight and Narrow
5. I'd Rather Be Used (Than Not Needed at All)
6. More Fun Than the Law Allows
7. You Gave It to Me
8. Men and Trains
9. We Can't Go Back
10. I'll Leave Something Good Behind

Customer Reviews:

Too good, too bad.......2007-06-26

This CD was SO good it's too bad radio and the label gave it no attention. The begining of the end for country music in my book.

"No Nonsense" Stands By Its Title.......2004-03-16

Prime Cuts: I'll Leave Something Good Behind, Men and Trains, Where Are the Pieces of My Heart

"No Nonsense" was released in September of 1990 by Capitol Nashville Records--a glabrous time for the Jimmy Bowen-fronted label. With an array of over 60 artists on the label's roster, Mandrell, like the majority of her label mates, fell through the cracks. The lone survivor out of this morass was the monumentally successful Garth Brooks. Hence, it was no surprise that "No Nonsense" was only able to nest, for a single week, at the paltry 72 position on the Billboard's Country Album chart, making this Mandrell lowest charting album.

Despite its lukewarm commercial response, "No Nonsense" is a stellar effort from this two time CMA Entertainer of the Year. There's a cornucopia of songs on this 10-cut CD to appease her fans. The album starts off in a pop-country slanted direction that we have come to expect from Mandrell. "Where Are the Pieces of My Heart," the first of two Hugh Prestwood composition, is a pacey number driven by a mesmeric chatting guitar with some clever lines here and there. Not sonically inferior by any means is Prestwood's other offering, "More Fun Than the Law Allows." Though it's not spit n' dust country, it's one of those small town story songs you can only find in the country genre. "More Fun" tells the story of an officer interrupting the partying Ms. Mandrell and her partner for having too much fun in a frigid little town. It is winsome and cute; though I could live without "pa pa pow pow" refrain in the chorus.

While some of Mandrell's repertoire had been over daubed with synth work, "Feed the Fire" is a breath of fresh air. "Feed the Fire" has an organic, earthy feel with some tasty strumming of the guitar that complements rather than overwhelms. While Mike Reid's bluesy waltz "Too Soon to Tell" is remindful of Bonnie Riatt at her finest. "Men and Train," the debut single, is a charm. Comparing men with the moving caboose, "Men and Train" is exuberant and as the title suggests it roams along at a bullet train speed. "Men and Train" rocks merrily and it is a delightful ditty.

R.C. Bannon (Mandrell's brother-in-law) displays his wares to his advantage here with three cuts. The best of which is the duet with sister Louise Mandrell "I'd Rather Be Used (Than Not Needed At All)." "I'd Rather Be Used," a popish flavored ballad, overhears Barbara (playing the role of a housewife) interacting with Louise (playing the role of a single lady) about the advantages and disadvantages of marriage. Kudos to both Mandrells, as both played their roles convincingly. Equally delightful is the gentle love ballad "You Gave It to Me," while "We Can't Go Back" sings home the all-important message of forgetting the past and pressing on to the future with hope.

The highlight of the album comes at its tail end. "I'll Leave Something Good Behind" is the sophomore single released from this album (after "Men and Trains") but it is also the final charting single by Ms. Mandrell. Though it failed to placate radio, it's the best legacy Mandrell has had left behind. Culled from the first-rate catalog of songsmith Hilary Kanter, "I'll Leave Something Good Behind," is a moving tribute from a mother to a child. Elegantly accompanied by John Jarvis on piano, deftly produced by Jimmy Bowen and James Stroud, Mandrell has never sounded better--her raspy vocals caressing the lyrics as she exudes her maternal sentiments over every note on this masterpiece. Truly, one of those unforgettable moments captured on CD.

Overall, "No Nonsense" stands by its album title: there are no fillers or throwaways, just 10 well crafted songs with individualities. To me, "No Nonsense" will always be remembered as my favorite Barbara Mandrell CD. To paraphrase Mandrell herself, she has indeed left something good behind.

Average customer rating: A Little Less Noise, A Little More Music A Little Less Noise, A Little More Music

In No Sense? Nonsense! The Art of Noise Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000E5MB Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Galleons of Stone
2. Dragnet
3. Fin du Temps
4. How Rapid?
5. Opus for Four
6. Debut
7. E.F.L.
8. Day at the Races
9. Ode to Don Jose
10. Counterpoint
11. Roundabout 727
12. Ranson on the Sand
13. Roller 1
14. Nothing Was Going to Stop Them Then, Anyway
15. Crusoe
16. One Earth

Customer Reviews:

A Little Less Noise, A Little More Music.......2004-10-29

Once again noise is reshaped and molded into musical sounds. This album has more musical overtones than previous ones, but there is still enough noise to sustain the wierdness. Favorite tracks: Dragnet, Fin Du Temps, Opus For Four, Debut, E.F.L., Crusoe, One Earth.

A Little Less Noise, A Little More Music.......2003-03-31

Once again noise is reshaped and molded into musical sounds. This album has more musical overtones than previous ones, but there is still enough noise to sustain the wierdness. Favorite tracks: Dragnet, Fin Du Temps, Opus For Four, Debut, E.F.L., Crusoe, One Earth.

Average customer rating:

Chronicles of Love & Hate Manufacturer: Backstreet Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAGDI6 Release Date: 2005-10-25

Average customer rating: "No Nonsense" Stands By Its Title An excellent hard-to-find Barbara Mandrell album!!!...

No Nonsense Barbara Mandrell Manufacturer: EMI Special Products ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | 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 Similar Items: It Works for Me Key's in the Mailbox ASIN: B000002TCR Release Date: 1995-12-01

Tracks:

1. Where Are the Pieces of My Heart
2. Feed the Fire
3. Too Soon to Tell
4. Straight and Narrow
5. I'd Rather Be Used (Than Not Needed at All)
6. More Fun Than the Law Allows
7. You Gave It to Me
8. Men and Trains
9. We Can't Go Back
10. I'll Leave Something Good Behind

Customer Reviews:

"No Nonsense" Stands By Its Title.......2004-03-16

Prime Cuts: I'll Leave Something Good Behind, Men and Trains, Where Are the Pieces of My Heart

"No Nonsense" was released in September of 1990 by Capitol Nashville Records--a glabrous time for the Jimmy Bowen-fronted label. With an array of over 60 artists on the label's roster, Mandrell, like the majority of her label mates, fell through the cracks. The lone survivor out of this morass was the monumentally successful Garth Brooks. Hence, it was no surprise that "No Nonsense" was only able to nest, for a single week, at the paltry 72 position on the Billboard's Country Album chart, making this Mandrell lowest charting album.

Despite its lukewarm commercial response, "No Nonsense" is a stellar effort from this two time CMA Entertainer of the Year. There's a cornucopia of songs on this 10-cut CD to appease her fans. The album starts off in a pop-country slanted direction that we have come to expect from Mandrell. "Where Are the Pieces of My Heart," the first of two Hugh Prestwood composition, is a pacey number driven by a mesmeric chatting guitar with some clever lines here and there. Not sonically inferior by any means is Prestwood's other offering, "More Fun Than the Law Allows." Though it's not spit n' dust country, it's one of those small town story songs you can only find in the country genre. "More Fun" tells the story of an officer interrupting the partying Ms. Mandrell and her partner for having too much fun in a frigid little town. It is winsome and cute; though I could live without "pa pa pow pow" refrain in the chorus.

While some of Mandrell's repertoire had been over daubed with synth work, "Feed the Fire" is a breath of fresh air. "Feed the Fire" has an organic, earthy feel with some tasty strumming of the guitar that complements rather than overwhelms. While Mike Reid's bluesy waltz "Too Soon to Tell" is remindful of Bonnie Riatt at her finest. "Men and Train," the debut single, is a charm. Comparing men with the moving caboose, "Men and Train" is exuberant and as the title suggests it roams along at a bullet train speed. "Men and Train" rocks merrily and it is a delightful ditty.

R.C. Bannon (Mandrell's brother-in-law) displays his wares to his advantage here with three cuts. The best of which is the duet with sister Louise Mandrell "I'd Rather Be Used (Than Not Needed At All)." "I'd Rather Be Used," a popish flavored ballad, overhears Barbara (playing the role of a housewife) interacting with Louise (playing the role of a single lady) about the advantages and disadvantages of marriage. Kudos to both Mandrells, as both played their roles convincingly. Equally delightful is the gentle love ballad "You Gave It to Me," while "We Can't Go Back" sings home the all-important message of forgetting the past and pressing on to the future with hope.

The highlight of the album comes at its tail end. "I'll Leave Something Good Behind" is the sophomore single released from this album (after "Men and Trains") but it is also the final charting single by Ms. Mandrell. Though it failed to placate radio, it's the best legacy Mandrell has had left behind. Culled from the first-rate catalog of songsmith Hilary Kanter, "I'll Leave Something Good Behind," is a moving tribute from a mother to a child. Elegantly accompanied by John Jarvis on piano, deftly produced by Jimmy Bowen and James Stroud, Mandrell has never sounded better--her raspy vocals caressing the lyrics as she exudes her maternal sentiments over every note on this masterpiece. Truly, one of those unforgettable moments captured on CD.

Overall, "No Nonsense" stands by its album title: there are no fillers or throwaways, just 10 well crafted songs with individualities. To me, "No Nonsense" will always be remembered as my favorite Barbara Mandrell CD. To paraphrase Mandrell herself, she has indeed left something good behind.

An excellent hard-to-find Barbara Mandrell album!!!..........2002-12-11

This was not Barbara's best album but there are many great songs here, including Where Are The Pieces Of My Heart, More Fun Than The Law Allows, Men And Trains and a wonderful duet with her sister Louise called I'd Rather Be Used (Than Not Needed At All). BUY THIS CD if you can find it (which you apparently can't on Amazon.com)

Average customer rating:

Rainbow Sounds Heikki Rusama , Sara Hakkarainen , Hannu Hirvensalo , Ukko Massinen , Julia Poutanen , Outi Vainionkulma , Heikki Hirvensalo , Markku Ramo , Sakari Oramo , Atso Takala , and Tapiola Choir Manufacturer: Ondine ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Tormis | Tormis, Veljo | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000379A Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

1. A Kalevala Introduction
2. Singing Snow
3. Finno-Urgic Landscapes: 1. Hunting Song
4. Finno-Urgic Landscapes: 4. By The Riverside
5. Finno-Urgic Landscapes: 9. On Vespian Pathways
6. Finno-Urgic Landscapes: 11. The Oak Tree
7. Finno-Urgic Landscapes: 12. Herding Song
8. Finno-Urgic Landscapes: 14. On The Sea Shore
9. Baa, Baa, Little Lamb
10. Stuff N' Nonsense
11. Let It Shine!
12. The Volcano Of Aizu Bandai
13. Red Dragonfly
14. Stand In Rows
15. The Dance Of A Negro Boy
16. Siyahamba
17. Young Rascals From Harma Village
18. Waiting
19. Christmas Carol For Homeless Children
20. Aglepta
21. Three Fiord Sketches: 1. Two Images
22. Three Fiord Sketches: 2. Sun And Moon
23. Three Fiord Sketches: 3. Balance
24. Northern Lights

Average customer rating: CD vs lp I might be a little picky but... Loved it then and love it now... A Little Less Noise, A Little More Music Weird, yes, but never BORING!

In No Sense? Nonsense! The Art of Noise Manufacturer: Offbeat Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ambient Collection Below the Waste The Fon Mixes Into Battle with the Art of Noise Abduction of the Art of Noise ASIN: B000001NWR Release Date: 1993-11-12

Tracks:

1. Galleons of Stone
2. Dragnet
3. Fin du Temps
4. How Rapid?
5. Opus for Four
6. Debut
7. E.F.L.
8. Day at the Races
9. Ode to Don Jose
10. Counterpoint
11. Roundabout 727
12. Ranson on the Sand
13. Roller 1
14. Nothing Was Going to Stop Them Then, Anyway
15. Crusoe
16. One Earth

Album Description

1987 album for the British new wave act. 16 tracks, including 'Dragnet'.

Customer Reviews:

CD vs lp.......2006-02-13

2 reviews ago, the person mentioned a difference between the cassette and CD at the beg of A Day at the Races. I'm not a cassette person anymore :-), but I tracked down an original lp to compare because I'm a stickler about these things too.

He's correct, but it's not as bad as you think. :-) When they "converted" the lp (at least) to CD, they changed the order such that A Day at the Races is now before Ode to Don Jose, not after as on the lp (and I'm presuming the cassette too). A lot of the ambient stuff he talks about is at the end of Ode to Don Jose. There is one little snippet that is actually gone, when they say, "And they're off" right before A Day at the Races begins. That part is gone.

In general, I wasn't a big fan of this recording when it came out, but a bunch of years later, I do really enjoy it. Maybe not quite as accessible as some of their other stuff, but I do think it's worth a listen for fans.

I might be a little picky but..........2005-06-29

I had this album (cassette) back in the late 80's and loved it! It was so different and so musical that I could listen to it for hours. Being a musical nut, I loved hearing all the noises, ambient sound, etc that the AON could put into a song. When I found this CD here a few weeks ago I jumped at the chance to own it because of one specific song that was on it. Well I had to give it 3 out of 5 stars only because the CD has been edited at one part...a part that really made that song work. My favorite track on this album is "Day at the Races". I loved the effect of the drums, ambient sounds from the horse track (announcer, horses, etc), and the overall tempo, but the intro to the song was edited (completely deleted) from the original version. So instead of hearing these sounds (horse trainers, horses, doors, sounds of the track as the horses were being loaded into the starting gate, etc) the song just "starts". There is no work-up to the song to allow you to greatly appreciate the effort that the AON put in to making this song, If you had have ever heard the original you would understand. The weird thing is that ALL other ambient noise between each song is still there (even after this specific song) but just not the intro.

Like I said, may be picky but I was really disappointed after hearing this cut.

Loved it then and love it now... .......2005-01-22

Got this in *yikes* the 80's (on cassette!) when it was something I remember as strange, different and very very good. I remember stopping and being entranced by the way they used noise to make music... In recent review, it still strikes me as very very good and as this was my first introduction to the group then and I still feel its excellent I would say its a definite first to begin with if you are thinking of really sampling the Art of Noise...

A Little Less Noise, A Little More Music.......2004-10-29

Once again noise is reshaped and molded into musical sounds. This album has more musical overtones than previous ones, but there is still enough noise to sustain the wierdness. Favorite tracks: Dragnet, Fin Du Temps, Opus For Four, Debut, E.F.L., Crusoe, One Earth.

Weird, yes, but never BORING!.......2004-05-03

This is the third album in the Art Of Noise discography and it continues in their fine tradition of taking everyday sounds and setting them to music ("E.F.I." features airplane engine sounds). Also, there is the theme from "Dragnet". The version here is the T.V. theme, given a funkified work-up. They later did a more danceable version for the Tom Hanks/Dan Aykroyd movie.
Being a longtime fan of AON, I am surprised that they never caught on here in the states like some of their contemporaries (Yello, who did "Oh Yeah" and Enigma, known for "Sadeness, Pt.1")
So, if you are tired of the pop tunes as of late and you want something that will make you reach for the repeat button, then this is the "Nonsense" you're looking for!

Album Review:

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2. Pilots [CD-single] [Import]
3. Platinum Trance
4. Processed Beats, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Import]
5. Puzzle [Import]
6. Rhythm Is a Dancer 2004 [CD-single]
7. Saint Tropez: Côté Plage
8. Show Me the Way [Enhanced]
9. Skynet [Import]
10. Slip Away [CD-single] [Import]

Album Review

album review

Album Review

Metro

Ravel: Boléro; Valses nobles et sentimentales [Enhanced]

Sax Drive

Music: Millennium [Import]

Songs in the Key of Resistance

Suffer Our Pleasures

Softhand [CD-single]

Spend the Night With the Trashwomen

Slim Dusty Sings [Import]

Rocanroles Sin Destino [Import]

Songs for Craetures

Perfil [Import]

Seen [EP]

Twist City

Budd Johnson and the Four Brass Giants