| 1. Mixed Up World |
| 2. I Won't Change You |
| 3. Nowhere Without You |
| 4. Another Day |
| 5. Party in My Head |
| 6. Love It Is Love |
| 7. You Get Yours |
| 8. Walls Keep Saying Your Name |
| 9. I Am Not Good at Not Getting What I Want |
| 10. Hello, Hello |
| 11. I Am Not Good at Not Getting What I Want |
| 12. Hello Hello |
Editorial Reviews
'Shoot From The Hip' is the follow up to Sophie Ellis-Bextor's triple-platinum selling debut album 'Read My Lips' (2001). The album features various co-writers and producers including Bernard Butler, Alex James, and Groove Armada's Andy Cato and is a heady mix of disco, pop, and rock. The single 'Mixed Up World' is also included. UK edition includes two bonus tracks, 'Making Music' & 'I Won't Dance With You'. Polydor. 2003.
Shoot from the Hip,Sophie Ellis-Bextor,Universal Int'l,Club/Dance,Dance-Pop,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000E65Y0 Release Date: 2003-11-03 |
Tracks:
- Mixed Up World
- I Won't Change You
- Nowhere Without You
- Another Day
- Party in My Head
- Love It Is Love
- You Get Yours
- Walls Keep Saying Your Name
- I Am Not Good at Not Getting What I Want
- Hello, Hello
- I Am Not Good at Not Getting What I Want
- Hello Hello
Album Description
'Shoot From The Hip' is the follow up to Sophie Ellis-Bextor's triple-platinum selling debut album 'Read My Lips' (2001). The album features various co-writers and producers including Bernard Butler, Alex James, and Groove Armada's Andy Cato and is a heady mix of disco, pop, and rock. The single 'Mixed Up World' is also included. UK edition includes two bonus tracks, 'Making Music' & 'I Won't Dance With You'. Polydor. 2003.Album Details
Following Up from her Multi Platinunm Selling Debut "Read My Lips" Comes It's Successor "Shoot from the Hip". An Electrifying Diverse Piece of Work, "Shoot from the Hip" is Just as Elegant and Provocative, but Boasts New Sounds and New Experiences.Customer Reviews:
The songs that put Sophie Ellis Bextor on the map.......2007-05-12
Good.......2004-02-14
sophie is a songwriter.......2004-01-08
ok then down to business>>either you have bought the first album and you want to know if the second one can match it>>the answer appears to be...yes ..maybe, I was a huge fan of the first album and this one has not yet surpassed it and is currently sitting a notch or 2 below it>>which is not to say it does not have the potential to match it, it does, surpass it? maybe not.
ok maybe you dont have the 1st sophie album and you have the age old dilema>>which one do i buy?? well in my opinion you buy the first one (see above) then buy the 'watch my lips' DVD and live in ecstacy for week while you watch that and then go out and buy some stylish clothes that make you feel good and buy the second CD of Sophies, come home and feel like the world is a great place afterall.
Special mention must be made of Sophies songwriting which seems to have matured from the first album. Sophie has something to say and can use words and music effectively like the great songwriters, i dont think we have seen or heard the best from Sophie yet. I can see a stripped back recording with acoustics and reliance on words , phrasing and delivery that becomes her masterpeice. If i have a criticism of the current album is that there seems to be too much happening in some of the tracks , particularly the ballads which , due to the strength of the songwriting would have been more powerful with less. I am sure Sophie would agree that less is sometimes...more.
So go on funksters, hail the birth of a great female songwriter from britian and realize that british art is not dead.
(a aussie still recovering from the world cup defeat).
A+++++.......2003-12-24
If you really enjoy Sophie Ellis Bextor, you must buy this CD. I listened to the samples at www.sophieellisbextor.net and still wasn't really sold, but since I really liked the artist I bought it anyways to give it a shot. Now its my favorite CD....along with Emma Bunton's "Maybe." Also a must have. Check out my review when I receive it next week.
Shoot To Your Ears........2003-12-05
WARNING: There is a second edition of this album now available with only 10 tracks . DO NOT BUY THAT EDITION!!! It is the inferior version! Making Music and I Won't Dance With You are gone as is the bonus hidden track, a cover of The Olivia Newton-John classic Physical. While that bonus track was clearly not a good idea, Making Music alone is worth the extra money. Be sure you buy the proper version with the artist name and album title in WHITE lettering.
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000TWM3Y Release Date: 2003-12-30 |
Tracks:
- Mixed Up World
- I Won't Change You
- Nowhere Without You
- Another Day
- Party in My Head
- Love It Is Love
- You Get Yours
- Walls Keep Saying Your Name
- I Am Not Good at Not Getting What I Want
- Hello, Hello
- I Am Not Good at Not Getting What I Want
- Hello Hello
Album Details
The Followup to the Multi Platinum Selling Debut "Read My Lips" is an Electrifying Diverse Piece of Work. Songs were Co-written with Former Suede Guitarist Bernard Butler, Rob Davis, New Radical Gregg Alexander and Alex James. Along with her Change of Hair Colour Comes a Change in Music as Well as Ms. Bextor Mines the Sounds of 80's Electro and Brings them to the Fore in the Nils with Aplomb. The Result is Most Tasty! She Might Be Outsold by Lesser Artists, but in No Way Outclassed, as She is One Class Act. "Shoot from the Hip" is Elegant and Provocative and Boasts New Sounds and New Experiences.Customer Reviews:
Ellis-Bextor Strikes Gold Here.......2006-09-01
This is probably one of the best pop records I've heard in sometime. It is a clean & strong record, no filler, just great songs. Clocking in at almost 40 minutes, "Shoot From the Hip" is a mixed bag of pop all grounded in her familiar sensual euro-disco sound, but isn't fixed there.
"Mixed Up World" opens up in a manic pop whirl, recalling the great styles of late 1980's electric dance music & early 1990's house respectively. It reminds me of vintage Cathy Dennis in some cases. Lyrically, this is one of the strongest songs, one that deals with perserverance & determination of the human spirit. Other highlights include the hopelessly romantic thump of "I Won't Change You", the rock inflected "You Get Yours", & robo-funk of "Another Day" come to mind.
There are two songs I will focus on in particular: the one-two ballad closers "I Am Not Good At Not Getting What I Want" & "Hello, Hello". Both find Ellis-Bextor utilizing her beautiful accented voice to it's emotive fullest, without sacrificing her icy demeanor. From an arrangement point of view "I Am Not..." recalls classic torch, & "Hello, Hello" sits pretty in an alternative setting that would do Tori Amos justice.
Ellis-Bextor is clearly someone who is slightly underrated. Not only does she write her own material, she possesses a very alluring stylist voice, & manages to surround herself with production talent who can bring out the best in her, without sacrificing her personae in the process.
I highly hope that Ellis-Bextor records a follow-up worthy to this masterpiece. I recommend this to anyone who likes good music, take a chance, I'm glad I did! Highly recommended!
Sophie Is GREAT!.......2006-02-12
Outstanding!!!!.......2006-01-23
Good product.......2005-09-02
Loads of fun..........2005-08-15
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Shoot from the Hip
Lee Nysted Manufacturer: NystedMusic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BLI3SE Release Date: 2005-09-27 |
Tracks:
- The Semantical Consort
- Colorful
- Shoot From The Hip
- Spheres
- Fire In The Hole
- WIndows
- All God's Children
- I Surrender
- Once And Forever
- Morning
- Friends & The Loved Ones
- Snow
Product Description
Lee Nysted is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. His work on this album is pure genious. He flies, he floats, he attacks, and he teaches. He has taken guitar to a new level and he has advanced the work of many great guitarists that have gone before him. Lee's synthesizer work is new, and creates a higher standard which accomplished guitarists will want to reach. Lee writes, plays, and sings music that is melodic, creative, innovative, and truly a pleasure to experience. The Lee Nysted Experience should be experienced. All songs BMI. The Band......Matt Walker: Drums and Percussion; Scott Bennett: Keyboards and Percussion; Alan Berliant: Bass GuitarCustomer Reviews:
Muzikman Reviews Lee Nysted's "SHOOT FROM THE HIP".......2006-02-24
Title: Shoot From The Hip
Genre: Rock-Jazz Rock Fusion
Label: Nysted Music
Website: http://www.leenysted.com
Lee Nysted takes music and words, does it all his way, and calls his new album Shoot From The Hip. That expression refers to a person that tells it like it is and Nysted does that on all 12 tracks. Having traversed his own spiritual path over the years, awakening on the other side a new man, he speaks from his heart and lets his guitar do a lot of the talking with a combination of potent rock and jazz-rock fusion.
The opening track "The Semantical Consort" is a real rocker, an obvious choice for an album opener and the title track is another earth shaker, it features some nice guitar licks that puts Nysted in a good light as a real craftsman with the six-string. "Fire InThe Hole" is a nice jazz-rock fusion track. The combination of the two genres that play off each other is like the yin and yang of music at work. "All God's Children" is a great message with some of the best guitar work on the album.
The reason I can appreciate this album so much is the two-fold purpose it serves. The music lets you cut loose emotionally and the words get to the heart of the matter with a beeline right to your soul. So not only did the music touch me, it was Nysted's heartfelt message, and one I could understand perfectly. I know from whence he came. In the track "Windows" he says "I know hope, and I know you," he is talking about the spirit in the sky, the higher power, God, whatever you choose to call it, a power greater than mankind, whatever works for you. "I Surrender" is the most prolific song and it's a statement from a man that changed his life forever by making one decision, giving up the substances that took precedence over everything and turning it over to someone or something more capable of handling it. This may be too heavy for some of you that cannot relate but I had to express all of this because that is what this music revolves around. It is easy enough to apply any of it to your own life even though you may have walked a different path than Lee Nysted.
If you look at the cover you see two very colorful birds in flight, which Nysted refers to in the music, the message is very clear, free your soul and you can fly. It is apparent the artist let his hair down on this impressive release. The sound and production are excellent and so is the musicianship. Whether or not you can relate to the lyrics, although it is a bonus if you can, the music will set you free.
© Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck-http://www.muzikreviews.com
February 22, 2006
01. The Semantical Consort (3:33)
02. Colorful (4:50)
03. Shoot From The Hip (3:50)
04. Spheres (3:07)
05. Fire In The Hole (4:50)
06. Windows (4:40)
07. All God's Children (4:44)
08. I Surrender (5:19)
09. Once And Forever (5:56)
10. Morning (6:08)
11. Friends & The Loved Ones (3:55)
12. Snow (3:45)
Rating-8.5/10
Credits:
Lee Nysted-guitar, guitar synthesizers & vocals
Matt Walker-drums & percussion
Scott Bennett-keyboards & percussion
Alan Berliant-bass
/Progressive Guitar, Life Songs..........2006-02-06
Shoot From The Hip
Artist: Lee Nysted
Label: NystedMusic / The Orchard

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/Progressive Guitar, Life Songs...
I would classify this album as progressive rock revival, with an
emphasis on searing guitar work. Nysted's axe work is simply great
(think JH, EC, etc.). The synthesizer blends and weaves through the
music, but never threatens to overwhelm it. Yet the songs/lyrics
themselves are mature, focusing on the greater themes of our lives:
struggles, relationships, and faith. Nysted's voice is remininscent of a
Harvest Moon Neil Young, with that straight-forward from gut-and-heart
lament. It is honest, yet never preachy, reminding one of Glass Harp and
Phil Keaggy on the one hand, Randy California and Spirit on the other.
IMHO, those who remember the artists cited above will enjoy Nysted's
debut, as well those looking for great rock carrying deeper reflections
on life.// /
"Masterpiece".......2005-12-27
Pros: Very technical and tasteful / melodic. Soulful and heartfelt. Classic rock, yet progressive for young and older audiences. Lightning fast; real four finger work. Cons: Too many songs
This is a must listen, ladies and gentlemen! It could have been released in the 80's 90's or 10 years from now. There is a lot of talent here. It has been ages since I could laugh, cry, dance, and relax all in the scope of one hour of pure listening enjoyment. Lee plays like Hendrix but writes lyrics that speak to the child in us. He runs around the guitar like Al Dimeola, yet there are voices! Yes vocals! A little soupy sweet sometimes, but Chic would be proud. Lee gives credit to a handful of players, Al included. This band is going places if they want to! They are all studio guys so we may not get a chance to see them. I will buy a ticket if there is a venue! ...
Best new artist, guitarist, songwriter, singer on the market........2005-11-16
A work of pure excellence!.......2005-11-13
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor Manufacturer: Universal/Polydor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000DZ6KE Release Date: 2004-01-22 |
Tracks:
- Mixed Up World
- I Won't Change You
- Nowhere Without You
- Another Day
- Party in My Head
- Love It Is Love
- You Get Yours
- Walls Keep Saying Your Name
- I Am Not Good at Not Getting What I Want
- Hello, Hello
- I Am Not Good at Not Getting What I Want
- Hello Hello
Album Details
The Followup to the Multi Platinum Selling Debut "Read My Lips" is an Electrifying Diverse Piece of Work. Songs were Co-written with Former Suede Guitarist Bernard Butler, Rob Davis, New Radical Gregg Alexander and Alex James. Along with her Change of Hair Colour Comes a Change in Music as Well as Ms. Bextor Mines the Sounds of 80's Electro and Brings them to the Fore in the Nils with Aplomb. The Result is Most Tasty! She Might Be Outsold by Lesser Artists, but in No Way Outclassed, as She is One Class Act. "Shoot from the Hip" is Elegant and Provocative and Boasts New Sounds and New Experiences.
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Young Csteroc Manufacturer: HEAVEN SENT RECORDINGS ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CAEFR2 Release Date: 2005-08-09 |
Tracks:
- War Time
- What You Think
- Rogue Life
- Fraudulent
- It's Dat 510 Clic...
- Neva Sober
- Young Vietnamese
- H
- At Night
- Blazin'
- He's So Cold
- When Movies Come Alive
- I'ma Make It
- Outro
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ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000GBE4RI Release Date: 2006-05-02 |
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