Puzzle [Import]

Product Description
The Debut Solo Studio Recordings from the Man who Took Over the Turntables from Veteran Jose Padilla at the Famed Cafe Del Mar. His Story Actually Started in 1994 in Ibiza When Bruno Began to Mix in all the Most Prestigious Clubs and Hot Spots Parties of the Island (Pacha Ibiza, Space, Privilège, Amnesia…). At the Time, He Opened his Own Record Shop and Ascended to the Residency at Café Del Mar. He Put Together his First Compilation, "Real Ibiza". In 1999, after his Compilation Project, "Chill Out Mix", He Curated the Seventh Volume of the "Café Del Mar" Collection...actually The Most Successful Volume of the Series. He Has Since Been in Charge of the Proceeding Volumes of this World Best Selling Series.

Puzzle,Bruno from Ibiza,Pschent Music,Dance,French

Average customer rating: Super solid debut Unexpected gem Incredible depth of talent Great Road Music A Rare Gem!

Puzzle Dada Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: American Highway Flower How to Be Found Live: Official Bootleg (Vol. 1) El Subliminoso American Highway Flower ASIN: B000000QGD Release Date: 1992-09-08

Tracks:

1. Dorina
2. Mary Sunshine Rain
3. Dog
4. Dizz Knee Land
5. Surround
6. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
7. Posters
8. Timothy
9. Dim
10. Who You Are
11. Puzzle
12. Moon

Customer Reviews:

Super solid debut.......2007-03-28

Puzzle is the debut album from Dada, one of the best and most underrated bands to come out of the 90's. It's too bad that most people wrote Dada off after "Dizz Knee Land" saturated most radio stations to the point that it drove listeners to despise the band. If you only know Dada from "Dizz Knee Land", you are really missing out on one of the best bands to come from a decade of not-so-great music (with a few exceptions, of course...) Dada was the first concert I saw right after American Highway Flower was released. My friend and I were already huge fans, and seeing them at a local Junior College was a great first concert experience. There weren't many people there, so it made for an intimate concert, and we even got to meet the guys afterwards, which was excellent. OK, so I had been made a permanent Dada fan afer that point.
Mike Gurley is a phenomenal guitarist who has only improved drastically with every release. I could watch him play for hours and hours and still be amazed at the sounds he can produce with a guitar. The man knows how to rock, plain and simple, though it never shows as well in the studio. I would strongly recommend seeing Dada live for the full effect on Mike Gurley's awesomeness. The way Gurley and Joie Calio mesh with the vocal harmonies is really something to hear. Calio's bass work is tight, and he's a great singer also when he takes the reigns on vocals. Dada is one of the only TRUE rock bands to come out of the 90's.
The tracks on Puzzle:

1) Dorina-great lead off track, starts out mellow with some excellent solo work. 5/5
2) Mary Sunshine Rain-more of a straight up rock song with some nice acoustic guitar and pretty harmonies. 4/5
3) Dog-Another rock song, which I consider one of the weaker tracks. Has a good verse melody and kind of a 60's vibe. 3/5
4) Dizz Knee Land-We all know this one. I still love this song, it was the first song I heard by Dada. 4/5
5) Surround-A quieter but quick paced acoustic rock song with more of that 60's feel. Very pleasant. 4/5
6) Here Today, Gone Tomorrow- Good stoner rock. The spoken verse works well for me. Heavy on the flanger. 4/5
7) Posters-The Dada drum solo song. A fast paced rocker that Dada does so, so well. Awesome! 5/5
8) Timothy- A ballad complete with strings and some interesting lyrics. One of my favorites. 5/5
9) Dim- I believe this song was fleetingly popular also. Quick straight up rock song with a typical 90's sound. 5/5
10) Who You Are- A solid Joie Calio/Mike Gurley song with some awesome guitar licks and rockin' bass. 4/5
11) Puzzle- The title track; a slow spacy trip with swirling guitars. Kind of a 70's lo-fi sound and a great sing along chorus. 4/5
12) Moon- My favorite song on Puzzle. The Joie Calio ballad which builds to the end and finishes with a nice guitar solo. 5/5

Overall, I give it a 4/5. Very solid and competent debut album, nowhere nearly as good as El Subliminoso, but worth checking out. Definately see Dada live if you get the chance, it will be well worth it!

Unexpected gem.......2007-01-21

Heard "Dizz Knee Land" online (Pandora) and thought it sounded a little like Jellyfish - early '90s hooks. Disc is great, virtually every song a good one.

Incredible depth of talent.......2005-10-10

I never bother writing reviews but this band is so amazing, and this CD so incredible, I had to chime in. I agree with previous posts that it's surprising this group never got the credit it deserves. Each song has a depth and a display of musical talent I rarely find anywhere else. Each song is rich and powerful, and the lyrics vary between witty, powerful, and hilarious. I've listened to this CD (and their others as well) a thousand times and have never tired of it. You will not be disappointed.

Great Road Music.......2005-05-25

One of my favorite road trip CDs. I just don't know why this band is not bigger. Whenever I lend this CD to someone, they always come back and say it is great. Not sure if they remind me of the Almond Bros, Outlaws, Tom Petty or what, but they are great and the hard rock plus excellent vocals make this CD a gem.

A Rare Gem!.......2004-11-06

Dada showed up near my house for a concert in a smallish venue. A friend said they were good so I went. I was blown away. I didn't know any of their songs before that concert, but it was still great. Since that time I have become another dada fanatic. They are the greatest unknown band. It's too bad Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Rap took over the alternative scene, seriously. Give me back dada, Jellyfish, and Matthew Sweet any day. They also remind me of Oasis, but infinitely better. Dada also reminds me a little of Foo Fighters in way they don't take themselves too seriously (I don't dislike Nirvana, but like Foo Fighters and dada much better). Dada always has great guitar work and rocking songs, and they also have ballads that will either totally blow you away or make you cringe, they are just so good that they belong back in the days of Beatles, before the world was so cynical. Most people aren't embarrassed to sing Temptations "My Girl" or Beatles "Something," but for some reason they don't want to go there with a "new" song. Dada can take you there. They are behind the times and ahead of their time and that's part of their appeal, just damn good music. Like some of the other reviews have mentioned, you need to listen to a dada album a couple of times before it hits you. They have the best and most interesting harmonies out there today, excellent instrumentation, and unique lyrics. Puzzle has some of the most interesting songs I have ever heard, and if you haven't heard dada before, start there.

Average customer rating: Very Good Production and Great Rock Album a great testament to a great band new to ufo I've completely abandoned the idea of comparing Moore to Schenker Got the Monkey Off My Back

The Monkey Puzzle UFO Manufacturer: Steamhammer Us [Spv] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Showtime (2pc) Snakes & Arrows Live in Munich 1977 A Matter Of Life And Death You Are Here ASIN: B000HD0YD8 Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

1. Hard Being Me
2. Black And Blue
3. Heavenly Body
4. Some Other Guy
5. Who's Fooling Who
6. Drink Too Much
7. Down By The River
8. Rolling Man
9. World Cruise
10. Kingston Town
11. Good Buy You

Album Description

True rock legends distinguish themselves not only by contributing several classics to musical history, they also keep their artistic output at a permanently high level and Â- despite all routine Â- always have a fresh wind blowing through their band structure. UFO fulfils all these criteria: next to classics such as Phenomenon, Force It and No Heavy Pettin, which saw the band clock up one success after the other during the Seventies, the beginning of the new millennium finds Phil Mogg, Pete Way and Paul Raymond as inspired and creative as ever. Thanks to American guitarist, Vinnie Moore, who joined the fold three years ago and proved his class and significance for the group on You Are Here, his debut recording with UFO, and the live cut, Showtime, the band has grown even stronger. Their latest release, The Monkey Puzzle, marks the return of drummer Andy Parker, who had been part of the original line-up that recorded the legendary debut at the end of the Sixties and has already played live on stage again with his old pals.

Customer Reviews:

Very Good Production and Great Rock Album.......2007-07-01

I'll leave the song-by-song reviews to others and I'll just state that UFO have come out with a well produced album that sounds great. The drums, guitars and vocals all come through nicely and will be a joy to hear on any system. This is their second album w/o Schenker ( 'Walk on Water' was rather pedestrian and that was with him gracing the 6-strings) and I for one don't really care that he's no longer affiliated with the band. Vinnie Moore does a superb job...period. As technically gifted as he is, Mr. Moore with his current and past work w/ UFO has NOTHING left to prove.
Well done UFO..you folks know exactly what is needed in this otherwise musically drab environment. Keep up the exemplary work.
Other 70's and 80's rockers need to take a listen and realize that it's not just the songs that matter but also the overall sound quality (including the mix). Some of us have an ear and really care for that "well produced sound" and a badly recorded album like Rush - Vapor Trails for instance, makes an otherwise enjoyable album...a coaster.
Cheers to you all and happy listening.

a great testament to a great band.......2007-06-30

I have been a UFO fan since way back when,my first ever album being obsession and I have pretty much amassed their entire catalog over the years. I first heard them when I was about 16,and now at the age of 41 Im to the point where I purchase material by the band often without any pre listening. That being said,some of their newer material like Walk on Water left me kind of flat,and even though Schenker was a part of that endeavor it still lacked a spark. Enter Vinnie Moore,and now UFO sounds like a band rejuvenated. Not since Paul Chapman has a non Schenker axeman sounded this good. The songwriting leaves a bit to be desired,but then if I compare anything to such archaic gems as Phenomenon,Force It,Lights Out or the outstanding Obsession, I will be instantly disappointed. Considering how long these guys have been making great hard rock and the massive body of work they have built, its rather refreshing to have a new effort that shines as brightly as this one. Welcome back Andy Parker,his drumming sounds fresh and revitalized,and there are a lot of songs on here that simply rock hard. Its amazing to me that these musicians have never received any radio respect,as is true with any of their albums there never seems to be a shortage of FM ready material. Heavenly Body is one of the tunes that sealed the deal for me,but a lot of other songs are strong as well,including World Cruise,Some Other Guy,Down By The River and Rolling Man. If I'm comparing this to their comeback disc Walk on Water,I'd have to be brutally honest and say I find there to be more quality tunes on this one.The production is strong,the music lush,and the songs are a reminder to me at least that true rock and roll still exists in this world of cookie cutter copycat bands and talentless hacks that only know a few chords. This is a must have for TRUE UFO fans.

new to ufo.......2007-05-22

well not being a fan of ufo and very new to this group, i would say this album and you are here are definite good medium range rock. not many surprises, but the kind of good rock to me where you can never really say your not in the mood to listen to. Lots of rock/metal i need to be in the mood to hear. This album is one that no matter where i am, no matter what time it is, this album is never a bad choice. A definite crowd pleaser. Vinnie Moore does have talent, but with that said, in my opinion there are far better. But overall, this album not the best i've ever heard, but does get a definite thumbs up.

I've completely abandoned the idea of comparing Moore to Schenker.......2007-03-25

I have nothing but bad memories of Moore and the whole Mike Varney "shredder" nightmare...a bunch of untalented stoner "Wayne's World" kids crawling out of the suburbs with bad perms and eye liner and platform shoes and a burning desire to whip off more notes per second than Eddie Van Halen. Got boring after the first zillion notes. That said...sorry, Vinnie Moore "Mind's Eye" fans...the new UFO CD "Monkey Puzzle" isn't all that bad. I burned the tracks to my PC and often play it while working. With Andy Parker back in the fold to replace the departed Jason Bonham, this is as close to "real" UFO as we're likely to get without Michael Schenker. The songs bounce back and forth between riff-driven and melodic...just like any good UFO album...and there's no shortage of guitar solos. What's missing? Schenker's attitude, and rather than bemoan its loss, I throw this one on every once in a while and tell myself that it's better than Bad Company was without Paul Rodgers. It's better than the post-Ace Frehley and Peter Criss Kiss. It's better than "Rock And A Hard Place," the Aerosmith album in which Steven Tyler bottomed out with his heroin addiction while Joe Perry and Brad Whitford left the band (any hardcore Jimmy Crespo or Rick Dufay fans out there? Didn't think so). I think anyone who believes that Schenker can be "replaced" probably isn't a UFO fan to begin with, but that's just me. "The Monkey Puzzle" is only rock and roll, and I like it in a "3 stars" kind of way. It's rockin' background music that sounds good while you're doing something else. And yes, Moore has grown in leaps and bounds since "Mind's Eye"...I'll give him that much.

Got the Monkey Off My Back.......2007-02-15

I can't understand why anyone would consider this album a regression from "You Are Here". I think this is a fabulous album much better than "You Are Here" and their best since "Walk on Water". The material is very strong and fresh with a definite bluesy feel. Just check out "Hard Being Me", "Down by the River", "World Cruise" and "Some Other Guy" (personally I would have preferred a harmonica solo rather than Vinnie's first guitar solo on the latter). All the tracks are really good and earthy, from the heavy guitar sound of "Heavenly Body" to the more conventional UFO ballad style numbers like "Who's Fooling Who" and "Drink too Much". In fact I like all the songs with perhaps the weakest "Kingston Town" still palatable.
I saw them live in Nov '06 and although the gig was great I was disappointed they only played "Drink too Much" from this album. I would much prefer them to play this new material and dispense with some of the older tunes unless Vinnie starts playing the solo's a little more accurately.
I have to admit that I am really comfortable with this line up and the rock `n' roll craftsmanship produced on this album. I am playing this all the time in the car so "out with the old and in with the new" so to speak. As a kid I was one of the die hards where anything produced without Michael Schenker on lead just wasn't UFO. Whilst that was still my favourite era I don't under estimate the brilliance of Phil Mogg and Pete Way anymore which is still alive and kicking. Now much wiser and wrinklier than these two I have finally got the monkey off my back!

Average customer rating: Crossword PF This is a Cd is great ahhhh, bubblegum! A True Partridge Pearl The best of what was left

Crossword Puzzle The Partridge Family Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Bubblegum | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | 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: The Partridge Family Notebook The Partridge Family Shopping Bag Up to Date The Partridge Family Album Partridge Family Christmas ASIN: B000095J75 Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

1. One Day At A Time
2. Sunshine
3. As Long As There's You
4. It's A Long Way To Heaven
5. Now That You Got Me Where You Want Me
6. It Means I'm In Love With You
7. Come On Love
8. I Got Your Love All Over Me
9. Let Your Love Go
10. It Sounds Like You're Saying Hello
11. It's You

Customer Reviews:

Crossword PF.......2007-02-11

Never had this album. Love the songs on it. Brings me back to 1974 when I was a 10 year old in love with David Cassidy. I have grown up and still love the man!

This is a Cd is great.......2006-09-13

This Cd (Crossword) is just as good as any partridge family Cd don't listen to the people downing this Cd. Any Partridge Family (David Cassidy) lover will very much enjoy this Cd. Trust me I should know!!!!!!!!!

ahhhh, bubblegum!.......2005-10-24

One of the Partridge Family's weakest sellers, "Crossword Puzzle" didn't even have a stateside 45-single release (Bell Records put out "Friend and a Lover" from "Notebook" instead!). Too bad, because the songs (mostly leftovers from the "Notebook" sessions) are terrific and David Cassidy's husky post-teen vocals are charming and warm. Opening with the kicker "One Day at a Time", it's clear that Cassidy knows his way around a hook by now, and he's fully in the bubblegum spirit. A trio of ballads ("As Long As There's You", "It's a Long Way to Heaven" and "Now That You've Got Me...") give the record a kind of AM-radio feel, and, while the songs are lovely, they make the overall tone of "Crossword Puzzle" seem a little staid. But the next few songs are upbeat, especially the album's best track, "It Sounds Like You're Saying Hello", which could've been a hit single. Waiting now for "Bulletin Board"...

A True Partridge Pearl.......2004-07-16

This Partridge Album was originally released in 1973 as the Partridge Money making machine was grinding to a halt. Unfortunately, here in the States, once the television show was officially cancelled, DJs and the music industry people truly believed that it was time to call it quits on the whole Partridge scene.....WRONG! Thirty four years later there are still some die-hard baby boomers singing along to these great tunes. Sadly, Crossword Puzzle, although thrown together from leftovers from "Notebook" tracks, had some great, more mature sounds han most of their previous material. But Crossword Puzzle and its successor, Bulletin Board, both great albums were shunned and overlooked by the pre-teens who normally snatched up these products with fevered regularity. Some of the stronger, more noteable tunes such as "As Long As There's You", "It Means I'm In Love With You" and C'mon Love" all had hit potential but like other gems from the previous "Notebook" LP were systematically ignored as the producers also went through the motions of ending the show. The last two LPs were never promoted and some baby boomers have told me that they never knew these existed! Sad but true! This artsy LP is worth it even for the pop stature of the LP cover which is a real crossword puzzle featuring superb liner notes by foremost Partridge researcher Lisa Sutton and a reissue on the back cover of the Japanese cover art (US original back cover art is happily intact on the booklet! Great LP, super 70s sound, wonderfully remastered and worth much more than it's retail price. Hopefully the execs at Arista/BMG will find it worthwhile to put the Bulletin Board and other great Cassidy LPs out on CD before us baby boomers are all dead!!!

The best of what was left.......2004-04-01

It's my opinion that all Partridge Family albums live and die by their hooks, and by that standard "Crossword Puzzle" fares very well. It's a given that any PF album has it's share of treacly love songs, but when luck strikes these can be some of the best PF tracks. The sexy-sounding (but utterly safe) "I've Got Your Love All Over Me" is a prime example -- the featherweight lyric about being immersed in love is buoyed by the trademark PF backup ooohs and aaaahs. And under everything else are the Bell sessionmen, like Hal Blaine and Larry Knetchell, providing the toe-tapping rhythms and melodies.
I can't say that all of "Crossword Puzzle" is as catchy as that one track, but there are plenty of memorable moments. I'd keep "One Day At A Time" (upbeat, definitely used in the show), "As Long As There's You" (downbeat, but heartfelt), "Now That You've Got Me..." (yeah, a long-winded title, but I dig that change in dynamic at the chorus), "Come On Love" (a jaunty lite-rocker), and "I've Got Your Love...". Of the remaining five, "Sunshine" seems well-intentioned, and "It's A Long Way To Heaven" has a nice vocal by David.

Though the subsequent PF album, "Bulletin Board," includes three or four audio gems, "Crossword Puzzle" is the last must-have disc, in my opinion. This reissue is quite well done, with excellent remastered sound that's bound to be an improvement on existing analog sources. I'd have given this album five stars, had the label included a bonus track, or been more adventurous when equalizing their digital master. This PFamily album, in particular, had some fairly dynamic moments, rhythmically-speaking, though they were always buried in the original AM-radio-friendly mixdown. Oh well, I guess Arista was more interested in 'preserving' the original sound, which is reasonable.

I think "Crossword Puzzle" is one of the Partridge Family's better albums overall. It's certainly a good selection for new listeners or casual fans, who might wish to expand their PF collection.

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Puzzle Biffy Clyro Manufacturer: Wea/14th Floor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Vertigo of Bliss Icky Thump Favourite Worst Nightmare Zeitgeist ASIN: B000N4S8RA Release Date: 2007-05-21

Tracks:

1. Living Is a Problem Because Everything Dies
2. Saturday Superhouse
3. Who's Got a Match?
4. As Dust Dances 2/15ths
5. Whole Child Ago
6. Conversation Is...
7. Now I'm Everyone
8. Semi-Mental 4/15ths
9. Love Has a Diameter
10. Get Fucked Stud
11. Folding Stars
12. 9/15ths
13. Machines

Album Description

2007 album from this oddly-named British band sees them making the bold and ambitious record that will both satisfy their huge and devoted fanbase and win the hearts of countless others, cementing their reputation as the best and most important Rock band in the UK. The album includes the singles 'Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies' and 'Saturday Superhouse', which found the band breaking into the Top 15 for the first time, and received high critical acclaim with the NME. Mixed in New York by Andy Wallace (Nirvana, At The Drive-In) and with artwork by Storm Thorgerson (Pink Floyd, Led Zepellin), Puzzle marks Biffy's transformation into a truly world-beating band. From the soaring 'Semi-Mental' to the bludgeoning punch of 'Saturday Superhouse' through the swollen intensity of the slow-burning 'As Dust Dances' and to the glorious foot-stomping live favorite 'Who's Got A Match?', Puzzle packs an emotional punch with 24-carat choruses shot through with Biffy's trademark sideways approach to songwriting. It also sees them anchor some of their most outlandish ideas (check the staggering '9/15ths') with the sort of clear and crisp melodies that this three-headed powerhouse have been hinting at since the days of 'Justboy' and '27'. Warner.

Album Details

This Limited Edition Includes a Bonus Track, 'drop It', plus a Dvd with an Amazing Documentary Called "The Making of Puzzle". Featuring Exclusive Interviews and Tons of Behind-the-scenes Footage, it is by Turns Insightful, Hilarious and Emotional. Charting the Highs and Lows of a Band in the Studio, it is a Revealing Track-by-track Study of Biffy Clyro's Recording Experience. The Dvd also features the Promos of the Singles Thus Far: The Epic "Living is a Problem Because Everything Dies", Directed by Andy Morahan (Famous for his Classic Video of "November Rain" by Guns N Roses), the Hilarious "Saturday Superhouse" Directed by Award-winning Film Maker Bradley Beasley and the Raw Wonder that is "Semi-mental".

Average customer rating: Sounds important

Puzzle Biffy Clyro Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Vertigo of Bliss Send Away the Tigers Snakes & Arrows ASIN: B000Q6ZMCO Release Date: 2007-06-11

Tracks:

1. Living Is a Problem Because Everything Dies
2. Saturday Superhouse
3. Who's Got a Match?
4. As Dust Dances 2-15ths
5. Whole Child Ago
6. Conversation Is...
7. Now I'm Everyone
8. Semi-Mental 4-15ths
9. Love Has a Diameter
10. Get Fucked Stud
11. Folding Stars
12. 9-15ths
13. Machines
14. Drop It [*]

Tracks:

1. Making of Puzzle Documentary [DVD][*]
2. Semi-Mental Video [DVD][*]
3. Saturday Superhouse [DVD][*]
4. Living Is a Problem Because Everything Dies [DVD][*]

Album Description

Limited edition deluxe two disc (CD + PAL/Region 0 DVD) pressing of the 2007 album from this oddly-named British band features one bonus track ('Drop It') plus a bonus DVD that features a documentary (The Making Of Puzzle) plus three music videos: 'Semi-Mental', 'Saturday Superhouse' and 'Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies'. Puzzle sees them making the bold and ambitious record that will both satisfy their huge and devoted fanbase and win the hearts of countless others, cementing their reputation as the best and most important Rock band in the UK. The album includes the singles 'Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies' and 'Saturday Superhouse', which found the band breaking into the Top 15 for the first time, and received high critical acclaim with the NME. Mixed in New York by Andy Wallace (Nirvana, At The Drive-In) and with artwork by Storm Thorgerson (Pink Floyd, Led Zepellin), Puzzle marks Biffy's transformation into a truly world-beating band. From the soaring 'Semi-Mental' to the bludgeoning punch of 'Saturday Superhouse' through the swollen intensity of the slow-burning 'As Dust Dances' and to the glorious foot-stomping live favorite 'Who's Got A Match?', Puzzle packs an emotional punch with 24-carat choruses shot through with Biffy's trademark sideways approach to songwriting. It also sees them anchor some of their most outlandish ideas (check the staggering '9/15ths') with the sort of clear and crisp melodies that this three-headed powerhouse have been hinting at since the days of 'Justboy' and '27'. Warner.

Album Details

This Limited Edition Includes a Bonus Track, 'drop It', plus a Dvd with an Amazing Documentary Called "The Making of Puzzle". Featuring Exclusive Interviews and Tons of Behind-the-scenes Footage, it is by Turns Insightful, Hilarious and Emotional. Charting the Highs and Lows of a Band in the Studio, it is a Revealing Track-by-track Study of Biffy Clyro's Recording Experience. The Dvd also features the Promos of the Singles Thus Far: The Epic "Living is a Problem Because Everything Dies", Directed by Andy Morahan (Famous for his Classic Video of "November Rain" by Guns N Roses), the Hilarious "Saturday Superhouse" Directed by Award-winning Film Maker Bradley Beasley and the Raw Wonder that is "Semi-mental".

Customer Reviews:

Sounds important.......2007-07-03

You know how Oasis CD's always sound big and urgent, like something great is going to happen? There's a lot of that here, and unfortunately nothing really does. "Folding Stars" is the best example of that, big guitars and the lead up to the multi-harmony chorus . . . that just isn't there. "Dust Dances" is the slow burner type that sounds promising, but as the band gets into it they keep stretching lines out looking for something to click that doesn't quite happen, it all sounds like the lead up to the passage they were looking for and never found. "Saturday" goes against their sound, it's too fast and loud, and again never quite gets to a memorable hook.

A very frustrating CD, because I liked their sound and voices and was kind of rooting for them to really hit it. The problem is the one thing they're missing is the most difficult of all, nothing else really matters if you can write hooks. And if you can't, no amount of good noise makes up for it, because it just drains in one ear and out the other. You can learn a lot about music, but you can't learn to hit the gong, you either have it or you don't. Sorry guys.

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Rebecca Clarke: Viola Sonata; Dumka; Chinese Puzzle; Passacaglia on an Old English Tune Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Viola | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: William Primrose: Viola Transcriptions Lillian Fuchs: Complete Music for Unaccompanied Viola Bohuslav Martinu: Rhapsody for Viola; Concerto; Concertino; Lidice [Hybrid SACD] Ernst: Concerto Pathétique; Concertino Telemann:Tafelmusik (Complete) (Box Set) ASIN: B000L42JAE Release Date: 2007-01-30

Tracks:

1. Impetuoso
2. Vivace
3. Adagio
4. Passacaglia (On An Old English Tune)
5. Lullaby
6. Lullaby On An Ancient Irish Tune
7. Morpheus
8. Chinese Puzzle
9. I'll Bid My Heart Be Still
10. Untitled Piece For Viola And Piano
11. Dumka
12. Prelude - Robert Plane
13. Allegro - Robert Plane
14. Pastorale - Robert Plane

Average customer rating: Modern classical guitar doesn't get much better than this

Worlds Manufacturer: M.a. Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Unconscious in Brazil Keys to Talk By Yano Mori Mysterious Habitats ASIN: B00000IWOP Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. Jazz Sonata In Four Movements
2. Jazz Sonata In Four Movements
3. Jazz Sonata In Four Movements
4. Jazz Sonata In Four Movements
5. My Eternal Green Plant
6. Cinq Miniatures Printanieres
7. Cinq Miniatures Printanieres
8. Cinq Miniatures Printanieres
9. Cinq Miniatures Printanieres
10. Cinq Miniatures Printanieres
11. Sharon's Songdance
12. Yano Mori
13. Grasshopper Maker's Song
14. Gamelitar Music: Discoveries
15. Gamelitar Music: Lost Worlds
16. Gamelitar Music: Dyptich
17. Gamelitar Music: Dyptich
18. Gamelitar Music: Sunyata
19. Gamelitar Music: Desesrt Blossom
20. Gamelitar Music: Morning
21. Pieces Of A Puzzle

Customer Reviews:

Modern classical guitar doesn't get much better than this.......2007-07-10

Dusan Bogdanovic's recordings are among my most cherished recordings in a large guitar music collection. Dusan's music is exotic and complex but always melodic as he weaves ethnic, jazz and classical influences into beautiful amalgams. This particular recording is his first and was released in 1990, not 1999 as Amazon incorrectly states. The 62 minute CD has 21 tracks ranging in length from 33 seconds to almost 7 minutes. Every single piece was composed by Dusan and every piece is captivating and unlike anything that I've ever heard before. Solo guitar played fingerstyle on a nylon string guitar by one of the greatest modern composers in the classical guitar world.

Average customer rating: Buyer beware Norman Whitfield masterclass I'm doing fine CLOUDNINE/PUZZLE PEOPLE

Cloud Nine/Puzzle People The Temptations Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Psychedelic Shack/All Directions Wish It Would Rain/In a Mellow Mood Sky's the Limit Song for You/Masterpiece Gettin' Ready ASIN: B00004WZ5P Release Date: 2000-12-12

Tracks:

1. Cloud Nine
2. I Heard It Through the Grapevine
3. Runaway Child, Running Wild
4. Love Is a Hurtin' Thing
5. Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)
6. Why Did She Have to Leave Me (Why Did She Have to Go?)
7. I Need Your Lovin'
8. Don't Let Him Take Your Love from Me
9. I Gotta Find a Way (To Get You Back)
10. Gonna Keep on Tryin' Till I Win Your Love
11. I Can't Get Next to You
12. Hey Jude
13. Don't Let the Joneses Get You Down
14. Message from a Black Man
15. It's Your Thing
16. Little Green Apples
17. You Don't Love Me Any More
18. Since I've Lost You
19. Running Away (Ain't Gonna Help You)
20. That's the Way Love Is
21. Slave

Album Description

UK version of Motown's '2 Classic Albums On 1 CD Series'. Reissue of 2 of the male vocal groups 60's era albums, 'Cloud Nine' (1969) and 'Puzzle People' (1969) together on 1 CD. Packaged in a full color slipcase with original artwork and 8 page booklet. The former LP hit #4 & is available separately in the U.S. with a $9.97 suggested list; the latter reached #5 & is unavailable in the U.S.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered 2-On-1 CD with Two of the Temps Original Great Albums.

Customer Reviews:

Buyer beware.......2006-06-24

One should be aware that this disc does not contain the original album (Cloud Nine). Runaway Child here is the radio edit, the four minute version as opposed to the nine minute version that appeared on the original album. The editing of songs seems to be a common practice in these Temptation two-fer's. So if you want the entire album as originally issued they should be shyed away from.

Norman Whitfield masterclass.......2005-03-28

In their lengthy and varied career the Temptations had many lead vocalists and many producers but perhaps found their own individual niche most successfully with the producer Norman Whitfield. They had worked with him as early as 1964 as the co-writer of Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) and then on some of their other hit singles, and he logically became their sole producer from mid-1967 (although he continued to produce for other Motown acts).

However, it was through his work with the Temptations that he pioneered the concept of psychedelic soul, taking his lead from the rock fraternity's musical experimentations following in the wake of the Summer Of Love; from student campuses and parks where black and white students were developing a new revolutionary culture; and from peers like Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone. In the process he became the most audacious auteur producer since Phil Spector, as he concocted ever more complex and ambitious sounds and mould-breaking arrangements. Coupled with Barrett Strong's socially aware lyrics and the Temptations harmonies, featuring new recruit Dennis Edwards' distinctive lead vocals, a new blueprint was forged for soul throughout the 1970s, beginning in 1969 with the single Cloud Nine, targeting the subject of drug abuse, and possibly the first Motown record with a wah-wah guitar.

It was also the first track on the LP Cloud Nine, although the centrepiece was a nine-and-a-half minute acid-drenched epic, Run Away Child, Running Wild (also a single in a severely edited form). 

Norman Whitfield was on a huge roll and Puzzle People followed just five months later, in February 1970, leading with I Can't Get Next To You, on which each of the group take turns to sing lead, and tackling consumer values (Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down) and black issues among its themes. Side one ended with Message From A Black Man, and side two with Slave, sending out clear signals of black consciousness, though the album also contains covers of Hey Jude and, curiously, Little Green Apples (a live album recorded at the Talk Of The Town came out shortly afterwards and was full of standards like The Impossible Dream and Love Theme From Romeo and Juliet, so the Temptations were straddling a very strange fence).

All though one could argue with the logic behind some of the album couplings in this series, and wish for more extensive notes, these are good value for money re-issues presented in well mastered stereo

I'm doing fine.......2004-02-09

This CD features two Temptations albums from the late '60s. They are typical of Motown albums from the '60s, which usually featured one or two hits, and a lot of filler. In the case of Cloud Nine, the hits are "Cloud Nine" and "Runaway Child, Running Wild". The hits from Puzzle People are "I Can't Get Next To You" and "Don't Let the Jones Get You Down". These are great songs, but most of the rest of the songs aren't that interesting (although the cover version of "Hey Jude" has it's moments). This CD is for hardcore Motown fans only.

CLOUDNINE/PUZZLE PEOPLE.......2003-08-15

THIS IS A GREAT CD FROM THE TEMPTATIONS YOU SOULD GO AND GET THIS ONE

Average customer rating: FABULOUS! Very fun disc for kids and the adults who listen with them Not just for kids.

It's a Puzzle Trout Fishing In America Manufacturer: Trout Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Folk Music | Children's Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Big Trouble inFINity Merry Fishes to All Family Music Party My Best Day ASIN: B0000CBLAP Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

1. It's a Puzzle
2. Fill It Up
3. The Goops
4. I Get Ideas
5. Why I Pack My Lunch
6. It's Gone
7. Relax
8. Wrong Right
9. La La Land
10. Alien in my Nose
11. The King of My Mountain
12. It's Like

Customer Reviews:

FABULOUS!.......2004-01-25

We had never heard of this duo before hearing them on NPR. We ordered the CD and absolutely love it! Very humorous and clever lyrics, with fun, lyrical music. Any child who like puns and play-on-words will find this delightful. Ranks with Tom Chapin's best songs (Billy the Squid, Backwards Birthday Party, Sorry, etc.)
There is also one beautiful, lullaby-type song, "King of my Mountain" with a wonderful message about simplicity, gratitude, and positive-thinking that I (mom) have fallen in love with.
Highly recommended!

Very fun disc for kids and the adults who listen with them.......2004-01-21

I bought this disc after hearing the delightful interview with this group on NPR's Morning Edition. It is one of those rare and wonderful kid's music discs that does not insult the musical sensibilities of parents and caregivers. Everything from blues, to rock, to country inspires these songs that are natural for dancing and singing along. The best part is watching my two-year old's creative dance steps as he bops along to Trout Fishing in America.

Not just for kids........2003-10-29

I think I enjoyed this CD as much as my children. I Get Ideas is so much like my seven year old that it was scary but fun to look at life from another perspective. Each track is silly, intelligent, outrageous and most of all funny and there's something here for everyone. We play this CD over and over and over in the car and we have yet to tire of it. When is the next album coming out?

Average customer rating: Wonderful Pure joy Copland's vocal work

A Copland Celebration Vol. 3 Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Copland | Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | 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 Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music New York Philharmonic Orchestra | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Copland Celebration Vol. 2 A Copland Celebration Vol. 1 The Copland Collection: Orchestral Works, 1948-1971 Copland: Old American Songs/Canticle Of Freedom/Four Motets The Copland Collection: Orchestral & Ballet Works, 1936-1948 ASIN: B000050HWV Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

1. Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: The Boatmen's Dance - William Warfield
2. Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: The Dodge - William Warfield
3. Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: Long Time Ago - William Warfield
4. Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: Simple Gifts - William Warfield
5. Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: I Bought Me A Cat - William Warfield
6. Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: The Little Horses - William Warfield
7. Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: Zion's Walls - William Warfield
8. Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: The Golden Willow Tree - William Warfield
9. Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: At The River - William Warfield
10. Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: Ching-A-Ring Chaw - William Warfield
11. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: I. Nature, The Gentlest Mother - Aaron Copland
12. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: II. There Came A Wind Like A Bugle - Aaron Copland
13. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: III. Why Do They Shut Me Out Of Heaven? - Aaron Copland
14. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: IV. The World Feels Dusty - Aaron Copland
15. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: V. Heart, We Will Forget Him - Aaron Copland
16. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: VI. Dear March, Come In! - Aaron Copland
17. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: VII. Sleep Is Supposed To Be - Aaron Copland
18. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: VIII. When They Come Back - Aaron Copland
19. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: IX. I Felt A Funeral In My Brain - Aaron Copland
20. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: X. I've Heard An Organ Talk Sometimes - Aaron Copland
21. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: XI. Going To Heaven! - Aaron Copland
22. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: XII. The Chariot - Aaron Copland
23. In The Beginning - Aaron Copland
24. Lark - Aaron Copland

Tracks:

1. The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Gently Flowing - Aaron Copland
2. The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Moderate Tempo: 'Once I Thought I'd Never Grow Tall As This Fence' - Joy Clements
3. The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Moderately Fast: 'Do You Suppose They're Makin' Food In There?' - Richard Fredericks
4. The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Somewhat Faster: 'We've Been North'/'We've Been South' - Richard Cassilly
5. The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): With Motion: 'Halloo, Halloo' - Norman Treigle
6. The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Moderately: 'If You Boys Work As Smooth As You Talk, We'll Make Good Time In The Fields' - Norman Treigle
7. The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Trifle Slower: 'The Promise Of Living With Hope And Thanksgiving' - Richard Cassilly
8. The Tender Land: Act Two: That Evening: Lively And Rough - Aaron Copland
9. The Tender Land: Act Two: That Evening: Quite Slow: 'Thank You, Thank You All' - Joy Clements
10. The Tender Land: Act Two: That Evening: Very Broadly: 'Ah, Laurie, You Are A Puzzle' - Norman Treigle
11. The Tender Land: Act Two: That Evening: Briskly: 'Stomp Your Foot Upon The Floor' - Richard Cassilly
12. The Tender Land: Act Two: That Evening: Somewhat Slower: 'The World Seems Still Tonight' - Richard Cassilly
13. The Tender Land: Act Three: Later That Night/Then Graduation Day (Dawn): Introduction: Starting Slowly - Aaron Copland
14. The Tender Land: Act Three: Later That Night/Then Graduation Day (Dawn): As At First: 'Daybreak Will Come In Such A Short Time' - Richard Cassilly
15. The Tender Land: Act Three: Later That Night/Then Graduation Day (Dawn): Fast Tempo: 'That's Crazy!' - Richard Fredericks
16. The Tender Land: Act Three: Later That Night/Then Graduation Day (Dawn): Broadly: 'The Sun Is Coming Up As Though I'd Never Seen It Rise Before' - Joy Clements
17. The Tender Land: Act Three: Later That Night/Then Graduation Day (Dawn): (Still Slower): 'You Are Strange To Me' - Claramae Turner

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......2007-04-22

I must confess I am unfamiliar with Copland's "The Tender Land" except for this reissue, which I find to be absolutely magnificent. I realize this is a truncated performance, eliminating what I assume to be a fair amount of spoken dialogue. But I don't care. What is presented here is simply one of the finest American compositions - forget American - one of the finest compositions of the 20th century. Period.

Pure joy.......2005-07-29

The recording of Copland's The Tender Land is alone worth getting this disc. The rest of the vocal works are just a bonus, a very good bonus! Copland directs a definitive account of his opera, and in this compressed version leaves out all the spoken parts of the full length opera, no doubt depriving us of a lot of good music but on the other hand giving listeners a very concise version that is even stronger musically (although dramatically a little lacking in logic because of the missing parts - for example without knowing of the confrontation during the party scene you would find the boys' departure the next morning puzzling, and the CD notes does not elaborate on the plot, which is about the only negative thing you can say about this set). Listening to the opera in this abridged version gives you the feeling of one hit after another, there is not a single weak point in the score and Copland has a gift for word-setting that can turn clumsy texts such as "girls come and go, some are good, some are not so good" into goosebumps stuff (a lovely dedication to Laurie sung by Grandpa). Other high points include the stunning transformation of the traditional Walls of Zion into the quartet piece The Promise Of Living and a rollicking Party Scene, which contains the best in Copland's clever orchestration and rythmic vitality - it seems all of the composers best traits have all come together in this work. Martin's Act 2 Song 'Laurie...You Know, Laurie' is a rare gem or an aria and beautifully sung. Other hidden gems include the comical 'We've Been North'. The cast is impeccable and the entire performance is flawless. Add to that one of those scores that simply win you over from start to finish, and you can't but fall in love with this music. I once thought that nothing could better Appalachian Spring but that was before I discovered this neglected work.

Copland's vocal work.......2002-08-08

And so on this third set of the celebration of Aaron Copland's music, all attention is on his vocal work including the opera, "The Tender Land".

I can't completely explain why I give this five stars after giving the first two sets four stars each. This is just the way the opera, in particular, strikes me. I'm no great opera fan, and to my knowledge, America just has not yet proved itself in the operatic field although it's tried. It will take time, but I do see Copland's work as someday being considered the best example of American opera. This is all subjective opinion, obviously, and I'm sure there are those more knowledgeable who will disagree. So be it.

All in all, these three sets will give you a complete overview of one of America's most important composers.

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7. Soulonica
8. Southport Weekender, Vol. 2: Mixed by Blaze and Jo Clauss [Import]
9. Speak Life
10. Spiritually Speaking (then and now)

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