Holy

Product Description
Eleven tracks clocking in at 73 minutes. The lyrics talk of love, relationships, courage, and despair, while the artwork features beautiful, unconventional photographs of a nun, which poses many questions. Is love as sacred as religion? Does the nun represent a relationship's saving grace or demise? Is the nun a symbol of how relationships change over time? It's up to the listener to decide how the two sensory aspects relate.

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Average customer rating: Hopeful... Diverse, a Tour de Force You Know Every Song! The height of Zeppelin's career Awesome

Houses Of The Holy Led Zeppelin Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Led Zeppelin IV (aka ZOSO) Led Zeppelin II Physical Graffiti Led Zeppelin 1 Led Zeppelin III ASIN: B000002J0B Release Date: 1994-07-19

Tracks:

1. The Song Remains The Same
2. The Rain Song
3. Over The Hills And Far Away
4. The Crunge
5. Dancing Days
6. D'yer Mak'er
7. No Quarter
8. The Ocean

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Buoyed by the runaway commercial success of Led Zeppelin IV, Jimmy Page used this 1973 follow-up to hone his already impressive production skills, and the result was a collection sporting an impressively expansive sound. Benefiting--especially on tracks such as "Dancing Days Are Here Again," "The Crunge," and "Over the Hills and Far Away"--was Zeppelin's always underrated rhythm section: thunder-fisted drummer John Bonham and rock-solid bassist John Paul Jones. Jones also emerged here as a secret weapon on keyboards with his subtle work on more pensive fare such as "No Quarter" and "The Ocean." And the goofy "D'yer Ma'ker" showed that Zeppelin had more of a sense of humor than most people ever gave them credit for. --Billy Altman

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Robert Plant once said that a chunk of the Zep catalog was "music for hippie bookstores." While much of Houses of the Holy thumps hard enough to knock the incense holders off the speakers, the generally upbeat vibe makes this a great choice for playing on the first (dancing) day of spring, windows flung wide open as Jimmy Page's lead lines soar out over the neighbors' rosebushes. Plant is at his most lovey-dovey here, whether updating Chuck Berry on "The Ocean," extolling the virtues of his Page 3 girl on "The Crunge," or writing greeting cards for that patchouli-scented side-street shop on "The Rain Song." In a word: grand. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Hopeful..........2007-05-30

It always seemed to me this was the hope and fulfillment of the vegetative growth that would follow "When the Levee Breaks" (last song on the previous album). This album itself, esp. the Rain Song, is about change, destruction, and renewal, and this whole album feels like Spring after a long winter.

A must for Zep fans (as if they needed to be told), but definitely one of the most accessible for new fans to get into (but watch every single newbie skip over "The Crunge"...takes awhile to appreciate that song I guess.)

Diverse, a Tour de Force.......2007-05-28

Led Zeppelin really showcase their versatility on this fantastic album/CD. Look/listen no further than the back to back tracks of D'yer Mak'er & No Quarter to realize how mush this super group had to offer. Still great after repeated listenings.

You Know Every Song!.......2007-05-17

For some reason it took me 30-years to buy this c-d. iv'e been a huge zep fan since there first album, released in 1969! what a joy this c-d is. like i said in the title you know every song! every song on this c-d is played on classic radio every day! in fact i would recommend this c-d to someone who wasn;t that familiar with there music. hard rock, blues ,acoustic, really covers all the styles they do best! not a bad song on the whole c-d! highly recommended!!!

The height of Zeppelin's career.......2007-05-16

1973 saw a release of many five-star classics, but this album surely takes the cake. After a string of classic self-titled albums (released 1969-71, respectively), I'm sure it was a shock to no one when they heard the magic that is Houses of the Holy. Led Zeppelin released this brilliant album at the very height of their career, and ever since it's flown off the shelves into the stereos (CD Players, MP3 Players, iPods, whatever) of avid hard rock/Zeppelin fans. The album's first track, the legendary "The Song Remains the Same," is a great song, especially when it comes to Robert Plant's amazing vocals. Not only that, but it features AWESOME guitar work by Jimmy Page, who is constantly shredding throughout almost the entire song. "The Rain Song" is a very powerful acoustic ballad, in which Plant's vocals are nearly at their finest. Listening to that song will give you an idea of what the peaceful, soft side of Zeppelin sounds like. Another awesome acoustic smash hit would be the third track "Over the Hills and Far Away," which is an acoustic and electric song combined. "The Crunge" isn't even bad--it has a nice drum beat and a James Brown-style tempo. "Dancing Days" is also one of Led Zeppelin's greatest songs, with creative, fine guitar play and lyrics. "D'yer Mak'er" is a nice blues tune that is easy to listen to any time of day, and opens up with a slow drum roll by John Bonham and very bluesy guitar playing by Jimmy Page. The eerie ballad "No Quarter" is also an easy listen, and is popular not only with fans, but at concerts. I imagine this would be a rather hard song to perform, as Jimmy Page uses a difficult technique to make the riffs sound the way they do. The eighth and final track, "The Ocean," could pass as one of the greatest guitar songs of all time, and is a definate listen. All in all, Zeppelin's fifth album is great to listen to all the way through, and could possibly make it as one of the top 100 greatest albums of all time. Houses of the Holy is a great classic 70s album and is still being listened to today, 34 years after its release--and that's pretty good for 8 tracks.

Awesome.......2007-05-12

I bought this CD for one song: Dancing Days. I had been hearing this song on the Howard Stern show and thought is was an original of some new wave or grunge band. Well wasn't I surprised when I started searching for it and found out it was an Original from LED ZEPPELIN. I'd never heard this from Zeppelin, and the only other song I recognized from the CD was D'yer Mak'er. D'yer Mak'er is the song that was played when I was growing up and listening to FM radio in 1973. Dancing Days has a wonderful beat and Robert Plant's beautiful voice makes it spell-binding. The song gets 5 stars; the CD gets 3.

Average customer rating: In case you couldn't go to the concert. . . Young Josh The Best I've Ever Heard Live!! Josh Grobin DVD/CD Fantastic concert....Josh Grobin is outstanding!

Josh Groban in Concert (with Bonus DVD) David / Sager, Carole Bayer Foster , John Williams , Don MacLean , Johann Sebastian Bach , Walter / Crokaert, Lara Afanasieff , Adolphe Adam , Daniel Ezralow , Angie Stone , Lili Haydn , and David Foster Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Vocal Pop | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Closer Josh Groban Live at The Greek (CD/DVD) Josh Groban Awake Awake (Special Edition, CD/DVD) ASIN: B000077ZIG Release Date: 2002-12-03

Tracks:

1. Un Amore Per Sempre
2. Alejate
3. The Prayer (feat. Angie Stone)
4. For Always
5. Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)
6. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (feat. Lili Haydn)
7. Broken Vow
8. O Holy Night

Tracks:

1. Alla Luce Del Sole (Video)
2. You're Still You (Video)
3. Vincent (Starry Starry Night) (Video)
4. Gira Con Me Questa Notte (Video)
5. Un Amore Per Sempre (Video)
6. Alejate (Video)
7. Broken Vow (Video)
8. To Where You Are (Video)
9. Cinema Paradiso (Video)
10. For Always (Video)
11. Home To Stay (Video)
12. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (Video)
13. Canto Alla Vita (Video)
14. The Prayer (feat. Angie Stone) (Video)
15. Let Me Fall (Video)

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Josh Groban in Concert has all the ingredients to be a long-running PBS staple: a young (21), good-looking performer with a golden voice; songs in Italian and Spanish for the crossover crowd (i.e., Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman) and pop and movie songs for the mainstream; guest stars galore (David Foster, John Williams, Angie Stone, Andrea Corr, Lili Haydn); a large orchestra; and striking but not obtrusive visual effects. The centerpiece of this DVD-CD combo (also available in a DVD keepcase) is the 80-minute concert DVD, filmed in Pasadena in October 2002 and featuring numerous songs from Groban's debut CD, including "You're Still You," which catapulted him into stardom when he sang it on TV's Ally McBeal. There are also two new songs--the ballad "Broken Vow," with Groban accompanied by Foster, and "For Always," with the orchestra conducted by John Williams, who wrote the song for the Steven Spielberg film A.I..

The 37-minute CD offers seven songs performed in the concert (including the two not on the previous CD, "Broken Vow" and "For Always"), plus "O Holy Night." The DVD has excellent picture and sound (PCM stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, and DTS), interviews, and backstage footage, and the combination with the CD is an excellent value. Groban's fans, of course, will consider it a treasure at any price. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

In case you couldn't go to the concert. . ........2007-05-12

In case you couldn't go to the concert . . . buy this CD/DVD set. This is a good overall product. The DVD is seamlessly pieced together from three concerts. The concerts were awesome due to the lights, musicians, song introductions, and of course - Josh's voice, presence, and energy.

Young Josh .......2007-04-12

This cd and dvd collection is valuable to anyone collecting Josh Groban music. The dvd is nicely done and gives a little insight into his family (parents and younger brother) with the special features. Nice, clean, family entertainment which is such a rarity nowadays. This young man's voice is exceptional - God has truly blessed him with such a voice, and to see him perform is a gift as well. My family truly enjoyed this bonus.

The Best I've Ever Heard Live!!.......2007-04-10

He has the most beautiful voice!! I love seeing him live! Worth the money to hear him over and over again!!!

Josh Grobin DVD/CD.......2007-04-02

I ordered this concert DVD/CD for my Mom who is a new fan of Josh Grobin's and she loved both the concert footage and the songs on the DVD.

Fantastic concert....Josh Grobin is outstanding!.......2007-02-22

I have been a Josh Grobin fan since I heard "You Lift Me Up", and I have not been dissapointed with his CD's ever since. I was excited when I got this DVD and it definitely did not dissapoint. He chooses his songs wisely and each song in this concert is full of emotion and depth. The CD compliments the DVD well and is always a favorite. From "Broken Vow" to "Oh Holy Night" each song is sung by this master singer.

Highly Recommended!

Average customer rating: spiritual americana Rich Heritage Superb Can't walk away from it! Mana from Heaven

American Angels Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Anonymous 4 | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | 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 Anonymous | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gloryland Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols - Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King 1000: A Mass for the End of Time / Anonymous 4 A Portrait Of Anonymous 4 The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen ASIN: B0001ADB4Q Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

1. Holy Manna
2. Abbeville
3. Wondrous Love
4. Sweet Hour Of Prayer
5. Jewett
6. Dunlap's Creek
7. New Britain
8. The Morning Trumpet
9. Resignation
10. Poland
11. Wayfaring Stranger
12. Sweet By And By
13. Blooming Vale
14. Idumea (I)/Idumea (II)
15. Sweet Prospect
16. Shall We Gather At The River
17. Amanda
18. Invitation
19. Parting Hand
20. Angel Band

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This, Anonymous 4's final recording, is a break from their usual "early music" periods and locations; it presents American music, religious in nature, from the 18th and 19th centuries. And it's absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Their normal, exquisite technique and purity here blend to sound the way we imagined the ladies' choir in church meetings in America past might have sounded: sweet, sincere, and with harmonies recognizable yet somehow fresh. Some of the songs begin with the women singing "fa, so la" exercises, which was called "shape note" singing because some places taught singing with notes as shapes--circle, rectangle, diamond, triangle. But it's the music that counts, and there are treasures here. They include two versions of "Amazing Grace," one familiar, one with an unusual melody and a piece called "Blooming Vale" which is as sophisticated as anything on their previous albums. "Shall We Gather at the River" is performed with a clarity and loveliness that makes us forget that it's normally sung as background to movies about the Great Depression. The foursome sometimes sing in rich harmonies and occasionally alone or in pairs or trios. This is glorious Americana and highly recommended. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

spiritual americana.......2007-01-06

I have some of the older Anonymous 4 recordings which are more medieval
and gregorian in style (I love them!). They move on to cover spiritual
basics of the 1800s. If you like classical music, perfect harmonies
and spiritual americina, then you will be blessed!

Rich Heritage.......2006-10-11

Anonymous 4 consistently produces exquisite and authentically beautiful recordings and this one presents early American hymns in ways few groups can manage. Some tunes are highly recognizable while others are 'new' to me but a refreshing reminder of the singing heritage of religious societies in times past. For those who enjoy old hymns and authentic renderings, this is a must buy.

Superb .......2006-08-07

This collection of American Christian music is not only an enthralling musical experience but a spiritually uplifting one as well. Anonymous Four have transferred their luminous vocal quality to a new space with perfect success.

Can't walk away from it!.......2006-08-07

My only "complaint" about the CD is that I absolutely HAVE to sit and listen to the entire thing whenever I start it up! I usually have music playing in the background while doing other things, but not this one! There are no tracks that I find myself wanting to skip over as in most collections. In fact, I usually find myself going back and listening to selected tracks again (and again and...) after taking the hour+ to listen to the whole thing through once.

These four ladies produce a unique and remarkable sound. I can't recommend it enough.

Mana from Heaven.......2006-05-08

I think the title of this CD is perfect. I first heard an interview for this CD on Public Radio and fell in love. I had never heard Anonymous 4 before then but look for all I can find of their music now. The title is perfect as the women sound like Angels and the music lifts the spirit. I find myself singing the old version of Amazing Grace all the time now. Incredible and a huge blessing to all who hear it.

Average customer rating: Music With MEANING duh dee-do-duh dee-do-duh do-dee duh dee-do-deh dee-do-dee-duh One of the best rock albums ever Career-defining metal masterpiece; 10 out of 10 Really greatly done, great ROCK album

Holy Diver Dio Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea 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 Dynasty | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Last in Line Heaven And Hell Dream Evil The Mob Rules Sacred Heart ASIN: B000002KZ1 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Stand Up And Shout
2. Holy Diver
3. Gypsy
4. Caught In The Middle
5. Don't Talk To Strangers
6. Straight Through The Heart
7. Invisible
8. Rainbow In The Dark
9. Shame On The Night

Customer Reviews:

Music With MEANING.......2007-07-30

I read a couple of the 1-star reviews just to amuse myself (because I loved this album) and was surprised to find someone that disliked the "fourth grader lyrics" about "dragons and wizards..." First of all, I do not believe the word 'wizard' or anything in relation to a wizard appears in the album, and secondly, you must understand that the music contains uses of something known as metaphor.
And also, someone quoted the song "Rainbow in the Dark," commenting on how un-heavy the lyrics are... You cannot judge whether the lyrics are heavy by showing ONE line from ONE song-- ironically, however, the line he chose did contain meaning, it wasn't just filler.

Great album, heavy lyrics, I'm more of a jazz person --not so much metal-- but I loved this-- I'm surprised it doesn't have a five-star average rating.

duh dee-do-duh dee-do-duh do-dee duh dee-do-deh dee-do-dee-duh.......2007-05-30

Ah, "Holy Diver" is a friggin metal classic, and you gotta get it if you don't have it. Dio's two albums with Black Sabbath were quite excellent, and "Holy Diver" is a nice follow up to them. Course, it's a different band, but it's not overwhelmingly different from a musical standpoint. It's mostly just a bit faster and more energetic, particularly since Campbell is a much sharper, piercing guitarist than the great Iommi, and the rhythm section tends to be a bit more frantic this time around. Still, I assume Dio was courting precisely the same audience when he put out this album, and no doubt he won it over. Dio himself is in top form, and I think he benefits from the more consistently energetic setting.

"Holy Diver" isn't overloaded with musical variety, but it's short on filler and mixes up the tempos pretty well. The two openning tracks are total classics and severely archetypal metal songs, with "Stand Up and Shout" being one of the ultimate fist-pumping, speed-metal anthem and "Holy Diver" working the crushing, mid-paced groove to perfection. Two completely great songs, though "Holy Diver" could do w/o the intro.

"Holy Diver" can't top those openers, but it's got plenty of other cool tracks. ("Invisible" is definitely the weakest track, but it's still not weak enough that it needs to be cut. It's just not as good as everything else.) "Caught in the Middle" is perhaps the best of them, and one of the more overtly poppy songs on the album. There's nothing wrong with that if you can pull it off and still be metal, which is precisely what "Caught in the Middle" does. Damn it's catchy. "Straight through the Heart" is another particularly anthemic track and another stand out, as is "Rainbow in the Dark", which has another tour de force vocal performance from Dio and some delightfully basic keyboard work. "Shame on the Night" didn't make too big of an impression on me initially, but it's definitely grown on me over time. It's a bit slower and atmospheric than some of the other tracks, which allow to Dio to get even more theatrical than usual. Cool stuff, and it manages to be an appropriately epic closer.

Anyway, "Holy Diver" is pretty thoroughly representative of the good side of commerical 80's metal. Get it.

One of the best rock albums ever.......2007-05-13

This album should belong in every metal fan's collection.
Every song is good, and Holy Diver is simply powerful.
Ronny James Dio is one of the best frontmen of our generation.

Career-defining metal masterpiece; 10 out of 10.......2007-05-11

The 1983 release Holy Diver was the first album by Dio, a band formed by legendary singer Ronnie James Dio immediately following his abrupt departure from Black Sabbath the previous year. An immediate multi-platinum success, it is an album that has stood the test of time and is now recognized as a classic metal masterpiece.

THE PACKAGING: The first thing you'll notice when you pick up Holy Diver is the terrific cover art featuring a demon (nicknamed Murray) drowning a priest. This created a great deal of controversy when it appeared in 1983, a time when concern over alleged satanism in rock music was beginning to run rampant. Murray would go on to be featured on a number of other Dio album jackets. The liner notes are pretty much just bare essentials, including a tracklist, credits, and a printing of the introductory lyrics to the song "Invisible".

THE BAND: To record Holy Diver Dio enlisted a group of stellar performers, including several he had worked with in the past. Virtuoso drummer Vinnie Appice came over from Black Sabbath with him, and bassist Jimmy Bain had been a member of the incredible lineup that recorded Rainbow's Rising. The lineup was rounded out by a young guitarist named Vivian Campbell, previously of an Irish hard rock band called Sweet Savage.

THE SOUND: If you're familiar with RJD's previous work you'll notice right off that this doesn't sound much like the music he recorded with Black Sabbath or Rainbow. It lacks the dark, brooding heaviness of the Sabbath recordings and the thoughtful classicism of early Rainbow. This album is characterized by energy and vitality, due in large part to the contributions of Vivian Campbell. Campbell's playing on this album is pure fire and passion, augmented by a great sense of melody. The rhythm section is equally impressive, featuring virtuoso drumming courtesy of skinsman Vinnie Appice and tight, in-the-pocket bass provided by Jimmy Bain. RJD is as wailing strong as ever, turning in a vocal performance both passionate and powerful. Keyboards are featured in a few places, played reasonably well by Bain and RJD. RJD himself produced the album with remarkable results for a first attempt. Although slightly lacking in bottom, the recording is very crisp with every instrument clearly audible and there's a certain shimmer to the top end that augments the album's aura of vitality. The vocals and guitars in particular are very well recorded. A lot of reviewers seem to think a remaster would be a great idea, but I really don't see what they think is wrong. All a remaster is going to do is increase the levels and squash all the dynamic range out of the recording. Why would you want to do that?

THE SONGS: The album kicks off in rip-roaring fashion with the scorching rocker "Stand Up And Shout". This is followed by the atmospheric title track which I believe is a carefully veiled attack on organized religion, nicely in keeping with the jacket art. This tune has gone on to become one of Dio's great classics and a concert standard. "Gypsy" is next, and although my least favorite track on the record is STILL a great tune, a hard rocker that's lyrically reminicent of "Lady Evil" from the Black Sabbath days. After this comes two of my personal favorites, first the melodic rocker "Caught In The Middle" and then "Don't Talk To Strangers", which starts out like a ballad before kicking into overdrive. Two great heavy rock tunes are next, "Straight Through The Heart" and Invisible". Then comes arguably the most identifiable Dio song, the timeless "Rainbow In the Dark" with it's insistent keyboard melody and catchy chorus. The album closes with the slow, stately "Shame On The Night", another of my favorites from this album.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Ten of ten... this album has absolutely no weak spots and stands today as one of Ronnie James Dio's finest moments. If you like heavy metal, get this album. If you don't like heavy metal, get this album anyway.

Really greatly done, great ROCK album.......2007-05-05

This album is just great, if you wanna Rock, you can't go wrong with this one. Just very good Rock song and one of the best voice in Rock'n'Roll music. Greatly done Ronnie !

Average customer rating: You definately need this cd Gets an old man's blood pumping Steve Holy Brand New Girlfriend I got a brand new girlfriend

Brand New Girlfriend Steve Holy Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: If You're Going Through Hell Dangerous Man Blue Moon Startin' with Me It Just Comes Natural ASIN: B0002MPPZQ Release Date: 2006-08-08

Tracks:

1. Brand New Girlfriend
2. Come On Rain
3. Hurry Up
4. Baby Don't Go
5. A Cliff In Colorado
6. Men Buy The Drinks (Girls Call The Shots)
7. Good Night To Be Lonely
8. Lead Me On
9. Only The Lonely Talking
10. Wrap Around
11. Memory On The Run
12. All For The Love Of Sunshine
13. What Could I Do Different Tonight

Customer Reviews:

You definately need this cd .......2007-06-14

The cd starts out with Brand New Girlfriend and has you rocking along. It is easily one of the best cd's I have heard in a long time. I've had it for awhile but think that it deserves the best review possible. I give it 5 stars , the vocal ability of Steve Holy is up there with the many great legends of country music. He can sing the ballads like Come on Rain and two seconds later have you laughing until your ready to cry with the songs like Brand New Girlfriend, men buy the drinks(girls call the shots) and hurry up. If you haven't bought it yet. I definately would recommend you do so.

Gets an old man's blood pumping.......2007-03-15

Great CD. Being older I am not up-to-date on music but, this CD works for all generations.

Steve Holy.......2007-03-08

A cd worth buying and has a lot fast upbeat songs on it

Brand New Girlfriend.......2007-01-19

Excellent CD for a relaxing drive. I was impressed that usually my wife ejects a CD after it has played through once, but not this one. It played again & again, which should really tell you something! We are looking forward to Steve Holy's next CD release.

I got a brand new girlfriend.......2007-01-12

I received exactly what I ordered in a timely manor.

Average customer rating: Music for Meditation Be Thou My Vision Reverent, beautiful

Prayer: A Windham Hill Collection Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music | Computer Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Adagio: A Windham Hill Collection Thanksgiving: A Windham Hill Collection A Windham Hill Christmas: The Night Before Christmas Windham Hill Christmas: I'll Be Home for Christmas Touch-Windham Hill 25 Years of Guitar ASIN: B0000AM6L0 Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. Sanctus from Requiem (Gabriel Faur-Tim Story piano, synthesizers
2. The 23rd Psalm (Condit Atkinson) - Steve Erquiaga guitar
3. Be Thou My Vision (Irish trad.) - Jeff Johnson & Brian Dunning with John Fitzpatrick
4. Holy, Holy, Holy (trad.) - Jim Brickman piano
5. The Lords Prayer (Albert Hay Malotte) - Paul McCandless English horn, keyboards
6. Alisas Prayer (Deborah Henson-Conant) - Deborah Henson-Conant electric Celtic harp
7. Meditation (Thea Suits) - Thea Suits flute
8. Ave Maria (J.S. Bach/Gounod) - Steve Erquiaga guitar
9. Go Gently (Suzanne Ciani & Jeremy Lubbock) - Suzanne Ciani piano
10. Offering (Tracy Silverman) - Tracy Silverman & Thea Suits
11. Spanish Stairs (Paul McCandless) - Rosalba Bentivoglio voice
12. Ave Verum Corpus (W.A. Mozart) - Philip Aaberg solo piano

Customer Reviews:

Music for Meditation.......2007-01-04

This is a delightful collection of music appropriate to meditative prayer. It is often my prayer companion, and I like the style and performance found on this CD. I highly recommend it to people who enjoy deeper reflection with a wordless musical background.

Be Thou My Vision.......2005-10-19

Track 3, Be Thou My Vision, was a surprise as the song was the final song played at my father's funeral. It set the closing mood most fittingly. While Be Thou My Vision is my favorite the entire collection is wonderfully mellow. I recommend it for for the mellow moods.

Reverent, beautiful.......2003-09-21

After criticizing Windham Hill in the past for often recycling the same songs over and over in various collections, I have to hand it to them with the new "Prayer" CD. It's a fine set of all-new acoustic versions of hymns or spiritual songs, plus a good number of original compositions. Producer Dawn Atkinson has done an excellent job of lining up a bunch of top-drawer people for "Prayer," and in working with the artists on the song selection.

Things get started with Tim Story's lovely piano rendition of the "Sanctus" from Faure's Requiem. The quiet and reflective tone of that piece carries throughout the CD. Other highlights include Paul McCandless's moving "Lord's Prayer" version and Steve Erquiaga's "Ave Maria." "Prayer" is a perfect disc for background listening if you're engaged in some activity that needs harmonious yet unobtrusive accompaniment.

Average customer rating: Pretty good. MANSON No Longer Popular Attention: Marilyn Manson Peaked Here... The Further Decline of Marilyn Manson

Holy Wood (In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death) Marilyn Manson Manufacturer: Nothing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Alt Industrial | Industrial Dance General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mechanical Animals (Explicit Cover) Antichrist Superstar The Golden Age Of Grotesque Portrait of an American Family Smells Like Children ASIN: B000050ITX Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

1. Godeatgod
2. The Love Song
3. The Fight Song
4. Disposable Teens
5. Target Audience (Narcissus Narcosis)
6. 'President Dead'
7. In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death
8. Cruci-Fiction In Space
9. A Place In The Dirt
10. The Nobodies
11. The Death Song
12. Lamb Of God
13. Born Again
14. Burning Flag
15. Coma Black: A. Eden Eye B. The Apple Of Discord
16. Valentine's Day
17. The Fall Of Adam
18. King Kill 33
19. Count To Six And Die (The Vaccuum Of Infinite Space Encompassing)

Amazon.com

The impact of Marilyn Manson's subversive musical agenda has waned, and what's left is a provocative, talented artist writing affecting, powerful, and yes, controversial songs. Although Holy Wood is the third title of a trilogy that began with 1996's Antichrist Superstar, the album stands on its own. Rife with references to the Beatles and the Kennedys, and full of pop-culture barbs, Holy Wood is a musically diverse and powerful statement. The memorable sing-along "Disposable Teens" boasts the same kind of staccato, Teutonic, first-thrusting power introduced with "Beautiful People," while "Fight Song" is the Sex Pistols meets Blur by way of Nirvana. While a futuristic, nihilistic tint pervades Manson's work, passion is also prevalent, notably in the spooky acoustic number "A Place in the Dirt" and the brutal "Death Song." Like Marilyn Manson the man, Holy Wood is intelligent, dynamic, and multifaceted, with myriad charms that are evident to the tuned-in listener. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews:

Pretty good........2007-06-18

This Manson album settles pretty well with me. It has some great tracks, such as "Disposable Teens", "The Fight Song", "Godeatgod", "The Nobodies", "The Love Song", "The Death Song" and even more. It also has some great and well thought out lyrics to accompany its many hit songs. Most of the lyrical content revolves around Manson's feelings toward the Columbine High School incident in 1996 and how the media claimed that the two assassins involved had been great fans of his while only a short time after it was found that not one of the two boys had been even remote fans of Manson's and their statements were disproved.

The only downfall I saw with this album was how it seemed to drag on a bit. It's almost as if Manson was trying to fit just a little too many songs into one disc. Otherwise, the album doesn't have too many noticeable flaws.

Overall, this CD will definitely turn the listener's stomach with its passionately riveting sound and corresponding lyrics. This is definitely one of Manson's more emotionally driven LP's and it's very recognizable to anyone who listens that Manson put his heart and soul into it. This CD will definitely give you something to swallow. Recommended.

MANSON.......2007-05-10

THIS CD IS EXCELLENT!IT'S ALSO INTERESTING.I LOVE THE SONG TITLED: KING KILL 33. THE MUSIC'S HYPNOTIC. THE SONG TITLED: COUNT TO 6 AND DIE IS SOMETHING DIFFERENT.THE SONG TITLED: IN THE SHADOW OF THE VALLEY OF DEATH IS SO SAD.THERE'S SO MANY DIFFERENT STYLES OF MUSIC ON THIS CD,AND SO MANY EMOTIONS.MANSON'S REALLY SOMETHING SPECIAL!

No Longer Popular.......2007-04-26

The first Manson release of the millenium sees both the singer and his backing band's popularity in doubt, as Emenem and other rappers were all the rage. Not even a throwback to his gothic days could save this from going only gold certified, and gold certified years after its original release date. By this time they were stuck in the 70s, and Manson was again controversial but didn't draw much protest. The music itself is a throwback to his Potrait days, but like I said, the band's popularity was in doubt. It seemed more like the Thrill Kill Kult- famous, but not popular, camp industrial music only someone who didn't care if they were popular themself could get into.

Attention: Marilyn Manson Peaked Here..........2007-03-13

Yes folks, this is Marilyn Manson at his best. After this album, Marilyn Manson would begin their decline.

The Positives: John5's guitar work is at its peak on this album. Songs like "Disposable Teens", "The Fight Song", "The Nobodies", "The Death Song", "Lamb of God", and "The Love Song" are some of the finest Manson guitar tunes to date. Also, the lyrics reach their peak with this album. Lyrically, this album is a proper fuse of Antichrist Superstar and Mechanical Animals. Therefore, I believe this to be the peak of Marilyn Manson. Everything is running on full power (lyrics, guitars).

The Negatives: None...every track on this record is very intelligent and enjoyable.

Personal Favorites: The Fight Song, Disposable Teens, The Death Song, The Nobodies, Lamb of God, The Love Song, Coma Black, and King Kill 33.

The Further Decline of Marilyn Manson.......2007-01-25

Marilyn Manson was a phenomenon to be reckoned with. Musically, Manson is inferior to other contemporaries of his day (ie, Nine Inch Nails); however, they were overshadowed by the fact that Manson was more than a band: it was a statement perfectly crafted for alienated teens. Manson gradually transformed from a band with a message to a lifestyle with its very own 'poster band'. Manson reached his musical zenith with 'Antichrist Superstar' (his best album), and then declined with 'Mechanical Animals'. 'Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)', although better than 'Mechanical Animals', is still not Manson at his best. He seems to sacrifice the music for the concept behind the album. The album seems long drawn out, and some songs are extremely repetitive (ie, 'The Fight Song', 'Disposable Teens'). The best song on the album is probably 'Cruci-fiction in Space'.

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Holy God Brian Doerksen Manufacturer: Integrity Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Today - Brian Doerksen Live In Europe You Shine Beautiful News Holding Nothing Back ASIN: B000LE1FB8 Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

1. Invocation
2. Our Father In Heaven
3. Holy God
4. Return To Me
5. Song For The Bride
6. He Is Here (Duet Christine Dente)
7. Light The Fire Again
8. .Hear Us Call
9. I Don t Need Anything But You
10. Change Me On The Inside
11. Show Me Your Way
12. Trinity

Product Description

From the majestic sounds of the new worship classic Holy God through the masterful duet with Christine Dente on He Is Here to the upbeat sounds of Light The Fire Again and Change Me On The Inside ... Brian Doerksen's new album Holy God is a worship experience that will take you on an Ancient/Future journey beginning in the throne room of God, then leading you back to serve in the midst of His world.

Average customer rating: Praise and Worship at its' Finest. Get this NOW!!!

Holy One Straight Gate Mass Choir Manufacturer: Bajada Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Live Recordings | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: It's Not Over The Sound Journey: Live in New York Grace: Live in Kenya Expectations: I'll Praise ASIN: B000MRA6QE Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

1. Holy One
2. I Came to worship
3. Early
4. Friend
5. Holy is the Lamb
6. Born to Worship
7. I will Worship
8. You are welcome here
9. Amen

Customer Reviews:

Praise and Worship at its' Finest. Get this NOW!!!.......2007-03-28

Bishop Andwew Merritt and the Straight Gate Mass have done it again. This will be one of the best choir albums you will hear this year. The music is contemporary enough, the praise and worship is anointed enough, and with only nine tracks on this album, quality is present throughout. My favorites are I came to worship, Early, Friend, Born to Worship, Amen, Holy One and You are welcome here. Basically, there are no bad tracks on this album and it flows so well, you are left wanting more. How many choir albums do that anymore? Well this cd does it. Buy it, don't burn it, and you can't help but be blessed by it.

Average customer rating: Fabulous Steve Holy is awesome! Received album today :) Beautiful Singer!!! JUST THE BEST CD EVER

Blue Moon Steve Holy Manufacturer: Curb Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | 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: Brand New Girlfriend Doin' Somethin' Right If You're Going Through Hell It Just Comes Natural Startin' with Me ASIN: B00004YNEE Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

1. Blue Moon
2. One Beat At A Time
3. Cold Kisses
4. Just A Kiss
5. The Hunger
6. Tear One
7. She's So
8. You're Gonna Miss My Love
9. Someone's Out To Get Me
10. If That's What You Want
11. Don't Make Me Beg
12. Good Morning Beautiful

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous.......2007-05-17

This is currently my favorite CD! Love Just a Kiss, Tear One and If That's What you Want - great dance tunes!! If you like to Rhumba, Two Step and Cha Cha, you've got to have this CD.

Steve Holy is awesome!.......2006-08-22

The hits Blue Moon and Good Morning Beautiful are two very emotional songs that make the cd worth buying. Plus, there is the Just a Kiss, Elvis-style hit for a feel-good song. Steve's voice is pure and his range is soothing. I met him this summer and he invited us to a private jam session and chat after the concert. He is the most genuine nice guy and fame will not go to his head. We all love Steve Holy in my family. PS His second cd, Brand New Girlfriend is a must buy!!!

Received album today :).......2006-03-13

OK. I just got this CD today, and now i'm happy. Was late, but only got this album for "good morning beautiful".

Beautiful Singer!!! .......2005-08-26

I fell in love with Steve Holy when I heard "Go Home" on the country station on music choice. I ran to get a pen as my hair stood up.

We need more from this artist!! Steve Holy you are such a beautiful sensitive singer and soul! Keep up the good work!

It does make me sad that he is not getting the attention that he deserves! I would love to see him perform on the country awards with Go Home. Boy, You are getting better and better!! (Maturing to an incredible country romantic heart grabbing artist!)


I raise my heart and glass(es) to you for great success!!


Keep up the good work!


Michael
;) IL

JUST THE BEST CD EVER.......2003-09-14

the blue moon cd is the best ever. every song on this cd is very very good. it's one of those cd's you can put in and just sing along to, each and every song. thank you steve, hope the next is just as great and or better. best of luck seeing steve in concert is a real entertaining treat. he is a must see.

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