Discovery [Enhanced] [Import] [Limited Edition]

Product Description
Japanese pressing of the French dance duo's second album, Packaged in an exclusive slipcase featuring artwork by Japanese anime legend Leiji Matsumoto (Speed Racer, DNA Sights 999.9). 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Discovery,Daft Punk,EMI Int'l,Club/Dance,Dance,Electronica,France,House,Left-Field House,Pop,Progressive House,Rock

Average customer rating: "As we jam, the rhythm gets stronger." It always remained close to me, and always will discover this A quiet, peaceful explosion I love this album!!!!

Discovery Daft Punk Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Homework Human After All Daft Punk - Interstella 5555 Daft Club LCD Soundsystem ASIN: B000059MEK Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

1. One More Time
2. Aerodynamic
3. Digital Love
4. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
5. Crescendolls
6. Night Vision
7. Superheroes
8. High Life
9. Something About Us
10. Voyager
11. Veridis Quo
12. Short Circuit
13. Face To Face
14. Too Long

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

The French twosome behind Daft Punk, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo, get away with an awful lot. They go around impersonating aliens and robots in their interviews, they put records out only once every three years, and they make music that evokes a million other artists--while not really sounding like any of them. The keyboard noodlings of Jean-Michel Jarre are in there somewhere, along with the otherworldly imagery and giant hooks of '70s rock icons like Boston or even Electric Light Orchestra. There are dashes of 1999-era Prince and oodles of new wave and disco cheese, from Harold Faltermeyer and Gary Numan to the Bee Gees, all set off with efficient house beats. So how have they managed to position themselves as electronic music's next great crossover artists? On Discovery, the follow-up to the 1998 worldwide smash Homework, the answer is obvious: they have no shame, and they know how to make us dance.

Starting off with the irresistibly hummable "One More Time," the record blows through a head-spinning array of styles and samples, creating a pop-culture stew of funky loops and dance-floor anthems. "Aerodynamic" eschews breakbeats for an Yngwie Malmsteen-ish guitar interlude that somehow ends up meshing in a crazy blend of stomping bass lines and hyped-up harmonics. "Digital Love" starts off silly and gets sillier, but the monosyllabic lyrics lull the senses just right, allowing the song's summery groove to grab hold with authority. "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" is a resounding standout amidst the retro/Vocoder deluge that transpired after Cher's Believe turned the kitchy disco device into a worldwide pop music trend, spinning a clever groove around an ever-escalating string of computerized seduction. Everywhere on the record, gigantic beats are dropped with pinpoint precision, giving songs a momentum that transforms repetitive melodies into sudden revelations. The record's only misstep, the aptly named "Short Circuit" utilizes a keyboard riff that is nails-on-a-chalkboard awful, but it can't keep this from being one of the best records of 2001. --Matthew Cooke

Customer Reviews:

"As we jam, the rhythm gets stronger.".......2007-07-01

I don't listen to much electronica/dance/house/techno/whatever you want to call it, so it takes quite a bit to make me actually pay for an album of it. But Daft Punk is too good at not just cool computery noises, but also just making music, that it's hard not to like. Unlike some artists whose work consists of the same basic riff or melody over and over again for an insane amount of time, Daft Punk makes actual songs with structure and points, and their instrumentals are a lot of fun without being too long. They do a fair amount of sampling of music from some older songs, some credited and some not. But they're not lazy with the samples, they usually work them around and integrate them into a song, making it their own.

The album starts with "One More Time", and it's a perfect opening, throwing you into exactly what the band is and making you feel really good. "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" is maybe the most recognizable song on the record, and for good reason I guess. It's really catchy and sticks in your brain, although I've heard it a lot before and I'm not sure how well it fits with the rest of the tracks. The album has a good variety and vocal and instrumental songs. The vocal ones are more instantly memorable but there's some good stuff in the other tracks. I really like "Superheroes", which samples "Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed" by Barry Manilow but changes it to make it sound completely different. "Aerodynamic" has a really cool guitar solo part that maybe gets repetitive but it's just a fun song to listen to. That describes pretty much the whole thing, on which every song, excepting one filler track, is unique and enjoyable. If you can get into something different at all, it's worth it.

It always remained close to me, and always will.......2007-04-27

Sometimes, you will listen to a really great album, then when you're done listening, you'll wonder, "Wow, that was great! How do those guys write songs like that?". That may be a question to ponder about Daft Punk. While their music contains an element of minimalism (and there's nothing wrong with that), there's just something about their songwriting that captures me. Now for those of you that haven't read any of my other reviews, I listen to a wide variety of music (which is not only fun for me, but a great thing to do as I am a musician and should gather aspects from various forms of music), and no matter what, I think that Daft Punk's, "Discovery" has something for everybody.
I bought this album when it first came out. Granted, I was younger than and, like my other friends that loved Daft Punk, I thought of it as very entertaining. However, I still do now, and I love these guys even more for their talent and creativity.
"One More Time": A great way to start off the album, this song being just about infectious as you can imagine. I love that mystical, spacey break in the middle with just a swirling synth note and Romanthony's digital voice. This is endless fun and I'm sure you'll love it.
"Aerodynamic": The energy that this song displays lets you know that it's all right for you to let loose, as well. The speedy riff and Yngwie Malmsteen-esque guitar solo make this another great song. As a guitarist and guitar aficianado, this is especially a great song.
"Digital Love": Picks off right where "Aerodynamic" left off, with the ringing bell, progressing into a lush riff and lyrics that kind of remind me of those arena rock/hair metal ballads of the '70s and '80s. This a very beautiful, happy, and overall wonderful song that will leave you feeling great. And you gotta give it up for the outstanding guitar solo! I printed the tab for it and am currently trying to perfect it, even if it takes some time. Great song and an essential part of the album.
"Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger": Definitely a great song, and the interesting part of this song is the lyrical flow. At first, they seem to be just short passages of words, but eventually flow into each other to create one awesome groove, complimented by the cool, digital vocals. Believe me, you'll love this song.
"Crescendolls": A funny keyboard line that I would probably wanna learn (yeah, I'm a keyboardist, too!), and a crowd shouting things like, "Hey!", and "Whoo!". Just goes to show how good Daft Punk will make you feel.
"Nightvision": Bring out your lover, it's time for a love-making session! Love the airy synths on here and the electronic percussion. As one reviewer previously started, this is quite a sexy number. "Nightvision" makes for a great love-making song, but then again, the whole album ironically does. Just another thing to love about "Discovery"!
"Superheroes": Starts off with some snare drumming, then a heavy, throbbing bass drum, and some vocals that seem to be purposely recorded backwards. Love the keyboard work here, this would be another song I would wanna learn on my keyboard. This song basically displays the aura of "superheroes" as best as possible in four minutes. From the previously mentioned, heroic vocals, keyboard work, and the sexy, feminine vocals, this is one awesome song!
"High Life": Don't really listen to this song much, but it has more feminine vocals, if I recall correctly.
"Something About Us": A very romantic song with lyrics that could be used as words in a movie with a dramatic romance scene. The interesting part of this song that should be noted is the gutteral bass and keyboard combo. Very interesting, although somewhat unusual, it works.
"Voyager": Man alive, these guys can do it all! In just 3:45, Daft Punk combines funky guitars, throbbing basses, danceable drumbeats and techno keyboards into a fantastic, epic, spacey and just about perfect tune! This takes me on a space voyage, and always makes me think of just drifting out in the distant galaxy. You're gonna love this one!
"Veridis Quo": Don't really listen to this song as much as some others, either, but it's got some nice flute work.
"Short Circuit": The first minute and a half is all right, but the rest of the song kinda declines from there. Don't worry, the first, 90 seconds is enough, as it's got some amazing electronic keyboard usage. The main riff is kind of goofy, but enjoyable, and the soloing is quite on the freaky-naughty make-out side of things. Very cool.
"Face To Face": I love the guitar riff, and the opening drum rhythm really works. More purposely recorded backwards vocals are here, along with some interesting lyrics that could mean a lot of things, depending on where you stand. If you listen closely enough, you'll hear distant, background violins in the second use of the chorus in this song. It just adds a lot of meaning to this song and along with the rest of it, it's just so good.
"Too Long": Aptly titled name, with this song being at ten minutes, but it's terrific nevertheless. This song has probably the most vocal usage of all the songs, I love how it becomes muffled towards the end and adds pumping, keyboard lines.

Overall:
This album has something for everybody, with its fourteen songs running at about 61 minutes. I still listen to it and am really glad that I got it. This would make a great album to listen to while cruising in the nighttime, chilling out in your room, or makin' love with your lover. It's great for all of these things, and I hope it makes a great addition to your musical library. See you later!

discover this.......2007-04-23

My friend left 'Discovery' in my car a few months ago and I still haven't returned it. I was a fan of Daft Punk's singles but never heard a full album by them until now. I had NO idea how talented this duo is. This cd gets better and better with each listen. Every song is solid gold, these are some serious beats! Whatever mood you're in, you'll find a song that fits it. I couldn't tell you my favorite track on this album because it changes everytime. Pick this cd up today, it's truly a work of art and music at it's finest.

A quiet, peaceful explosion.......2007-03-04

In a word, unforgettable. In a sentence, profound electronica with strong beats and fine melody.

In a paragraph...

Daft Punk is special. They're a synth-rock (A.K.A. "electronica") band that takes a little noise for a long ride. They do so much with so little, an oft-forgotten necessity of music production. With an ear for attention-getting tone and a razor-sharp sense of rhythm, an artist can whisk you to the moon and back while keeping you on your feet, stomping out the explosive beats. It's easy to see - or rather, hear - that the Daft Punk duo possesses this profound ability. Powerful two-chord progressions and a bridge are pretty common here. Raging, well-engineered rhythms (Aerodynamic; Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger; Crescendolls; Short Circuit) mix delicately with well-groomed romanticist fare (Digital Love; Something About Us; Veridis Quo; Face To Face) with a fine selection of kickin' noise in between.

And don't forget to check out Interstella 5555, the zero-dialog 60-minute "Japanimation" music video crafted around this album.

I love this album!!!!.......2007-03-04

This album is probably the best album in the last 10 years. Aerodynamic and Superheroes are my favorite. Absolute masterminds behind this album!

Average customer rating: Whitney Phipps Music Track Listing

Favorite Hymns of Billy Graham Wintley Phipps Manufacturer: Discovery House Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: No Need to Fear The Sun Will Shine Again Power of a Dream: The Inspiring Story of a Young Man's Audacious Faith Ernie Haase & Signature Sound The Greatest Story Ever Sung ASIN: B000BYGA40

Product Description

Wintley Phipps sings Billy Graham's Favorite Hymns

Customer Reviews:

Whitney Phipps Music.......2007-04-03

Mr Phipps has a very powerful voice and deliverance of the religiousd music he sings. Totally inspiring and uplifting. He is one of the best vocalists I have ever heard.

Track Listing.......2006-01-31

1. It Is Well With My Soul
2. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
3. All Hail the Power
4. No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus
5. I'd Rather Have Jesus
6. Be Still, My Soul
7. Just As I Am
8. And Can It Be?
9. The Lord's My Shepherd
10. Amazing Grace

Average customer rating: Delicious to the ear E.L.O. IS TOTALLY GREAT!! UNDERRATED GEM THE 1970S AND AMAZING ELO RUN OF SUCCESS, ELOs FINAL 1970S RELEASE, AN INCREDIBLE EPIC/LEGACY REMASTERED CD EDITION ......... BEWARE OF TANGO-TIENDA ELO "DISCOVERY"

Discovery Electric Light Orchestra Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Time Secret Messages Eldorado A New World Record Out of the Blue ASIN: B00005KHEU Release Date: 2001-06-12

Tracks:

1. Shine A Little Love
2. Confusion
3. Need Her Love
4. The Diary Of Horace Wimp
5. Last Train To London
6. Midnight Blue
7. On The Run
8. Wishing
9. Don't Bring Me Down
10. On The Run
11. Second Time Around
12. Little Town Flirt

Amazon.com

Discovery isn't one of the Electric Light Orchestra's strongest albums, but it is more than redeemed by the inclusion of what is perhaps their greatest single, the massive "Don't Bring Me Down." "Shine a Little Love" and "Confusion" are also classic ELO tracks in which synths, guitars, and orchestration merge into a finely crafted whole. Unfortunately, the Beatles pastiche of "The Diary of Horace Wimp" and the overly sentimental "Last Train to London" show that, for this world-conquering band, time was about to run out. This remastered edition of the 1979 LP includes three extra tracks, including a take on Del Shannon's "Little Town Flirt." --Robert Burrow

Customer Reviews:

Delicious to the ear.......2007-07-05

This is a terrific follow up to the amazing 1978 double disc "Out Of The Blue". It has been said that this collection is on the "Disco-very" side. I disagree. That being said, I admit there are some dancey numbers included, but most of all the music is delicious. By that I mean it is indulgent and very recreational. Nothing too serious to weigh it down it is magical thinking at it's best. The first track "Shine A Little Love" has a seamless rythm and ultra catchy chorus. Next up, "Confusion". Interestingly kooky. "Need Her Love" is light and slightly moody. I never understood the next song, "Diary of Horace Wimp" and I actually despised it growing up. Finally, many years later, I get it. I have read that if the Beatles were to have continued, this would be their 'sound'. ? Other tracks include the riveting "Last Train To London", the Beach Boyesque "On The Run", "Wishing" and finally the over hyped "Don't Bring Me Down".
All of the songs on Discovery are wonderful to hear-especially through a headset as their are many ingredients in this soundscape.

E.L.O. IS TOTALLY GREAT!!.......2007-05-06

This is one of my favourite albums all the time; my cousins had this on the vinyl original version, and I was enchanted (I was 10 years old); then, I bought it on cd, and you can imaginate the best quality of the digitally remastered songs!!; the enchantement continue to me, and powerful songs like DON'T BRING ME DOWN are still alive now!!; I'm so glad with the great ballads CONFUSSION, NEED HER LOVE, WISHING and MIDNIGHT BLUE, and i love the songs LAST TRAIN TO LONDON and SHINE A LITTLE LOVE; a Beatles'touch is noted in THE DIARY OF HORACE WIMP and pure rock in ON THE RUN and DON'T BRING ME DOWN. You have to buy this cd!!

UNDERRATED GEM.......2007-01-26

DISCOVERY is pretty solid album from beginning to end. Don't really understand why it gets such a bad rap about being a Disco album. It really isn't to me, except for a couple of songs being "SHINE A LITTLE LOVE" and "LAST TRAIN TO LONDON". Heck, it's funny how nobody considers OUT OF THE BLUE a Disco album either (which I don't, but whatever) since to me, "TURN TO STONE" and "SWEET TALKIN' WOMAN" sound kinda Disco. But these are great songs. And must people forget DISCOVERY was probably ELO's top selling albums when it was released. Besides it's a little hard to distinguish what you consider Disco and other wise when it comes to ELO. To me their music since the mid to late '70's pretty much had an elecro-rock sound to it which I like very much. Anyway, Get this album. You won't be disappointed, it's a fun listen and the remastered sound is fantastic!
Highlights: "SHINE A LITTLE LOVE","CONFUSION","DIARY OF HORACE WIMP","LAST TRAIN TO LONDON","DON'T BRING ME DOWN" and the bonus "LITTLE TOWN FLIRT"

THE 1970S AND AMAZING ELO RUN OF SUCCESS, ELOs FINAL 1970S RELEASE, AN INCREDIBLE EPIC/LEGACY REMASTERED CD EDITION ................2007-01-15

Released November 1979 the end of the 70s were upon us. For Jeff Lynn and Elo their release of "Discovery" would be a wonderful success to close out their fabulous 1970s career. Though not ELOs best "Discovery" is a mix of disco, pop and a little techno with some fusion mixed in. "Discovery" has a club sound to it, some of these tracks get you moving like in the dance clubs. The harmonies are sharp but the back up voices to Jeff Lynn are heavenly and have an incredible hall like sound to them. Jeff made the most of his three remaining band mates vocal talents of Bev Bevan, Richard Tandy, Kelly Groucutt. Besides the three hit singles of "Shine a Little Love" "Midnight Blue" and "Don't Bring Me Down" the other less known tracks on this cd are not filler material. "Need Her Love" is an amazing futuristic piece of vocal art. "On The Run", "Confusion" are all excellent Jeff Lynn pieces and of course mostly every ELO fans favorite "Last Train to London". "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" is another awesome track on this cd. Like I said there is no filler material on this cd. "Discovery" is a Jeff Lynn synth masterpiece, well written songs with beautiful instrumentation. Jeff Lynn and ELO put alot of effort into this recording, and the final result shows. The linear notes are very informative. The extra bonus tracks are nice to. Another beautifully remastered ELO cd reissue by Epic Legacy. "I tell you, the remastering on this cd will have you thinking Jeff Lynn and ELO are in your stereo speakers performing". The remastered sound is vibrantly clean and brings out the instrumentation incredibly sharp. 1979s "Discovery" would be ELOs final recording release of an amazing, incredible run in the 1970s. Highly recommended listening.......................

BEWARE OF TANGO-TIENDA ELO "DISCOVERY".......2006-11-23

I bought this CD, advertised as "Remastered" from Tango Tienda as NEW.
They listed their home office with Amazon as shipping from NY, however when I received the CD, not only did it arrived from ARGENTINA, but also it was the ARGENTINE pressing on SONY, the booklet consisted of a bad copy of the front and back covers, while in the middle there were no lyrics or other photos, only a black and white text of the basic credits. The RECORDING was the ORIGINAL VERSION, with only 9 TRACKS, NOT THE REMASTERED re-issue or the extra tracks at the end. It took me almost 2 months, but I finally received a refund, only because I was furious to have received an offer of 40% credit if I returned the CD. After my email, I got 100% refund. If you are interested in this CD and the distributor is NOT AMERICAN, then, email them verifying that the CD for sale is indeed the remastered version, and not the crappy original version everybody is trying to dump on eBay.

Average customer rating: Perfectly Williams Inspiring soundtrack that is vintage John Williams Very impressive stuff Essential for the John Williams lover Really makes you feel proud

American Journey - Winter Olympics 2002 John Williams Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Summon the Heroes By Request: The Best Of John Williams And The Boston Pops Orchestra Unity: The Official Athens 2004 Olympic Games Album John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999 Harmony: The Official Athens 2004 Olympic Games Classical Album ASIN: B00005UN9G Release Date: 2002-01-15

Tracks:

1. Call Of The Champions (The Official Theme Of The 2002 Olympic Winter Games)
2. American Journey: Immigration and Building
3. American Journey: The Country at War
4. American Journey: Popular Entertainment
5. American Journey: Sports and Celebrities
6. American Journey: Civil Rights and The Woman's Movement
7. American Journey: Technology and Flight
8. Song for World Peace
9. Jubilee 350
10. The Mission Theme (Theme for NBC News)
11. For New York (Variations on Themes of Leonard Bernstein)
12. Sound The Bells!
13. Hymn To New England
14. Celebrate Discovery
15. Summon The Heroes

Amazon.com

Anchored by his Mormon Tabernacle-charged "Call of Champions" (theme of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games) and the sweeping, emotionally rich six-part title suite (originally written for Washington, D.C.'s millennium celebrations and appearing here for the first time as a complete concert piece), this rousing, unabashedly patriotic collection from John Williams seems doubly timely, given America's hunger for comforting affirmation. Those who criticize the scale of Williams's music for its lack of irony will find little here to dissuade them, save perhaps "For New York," his deft, surprisingly low-key arrangement of appropriate Leonard Bernstein themes, and the comparatively subdued harmonic/melodic sophistication of "Song for World Peace." But this is largely music of ceremony and celebration--its scale and frequently martial rhythms are a direct function of purpose and intent. The collection's notes foster the notion of Williams as America's contemporary Sousa, but that's a comparison that sells the composer woefully short. Even "Sound the Bells," a piece written for the Japanese royal wedding, eschews any efforts at ethnic "authenticity," paying its tribute in distinctly American terms. "The Mission Theme" (from NBC News) and the Coplandesque bonus track "Summon the Heroes" (from the 1996 Olympics) further underscore the iconic intent of Williams's work. Chiding this collection for lack of subtlety is like complaining that fireworks are too spectacular. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Perfectly Williams.......2006-02-25

If you want a combination of John Williams at his best and the original olympic spirit, this is a must! The album starts off with the olympic theme from the Salt Lake Winter Olympic Games and continues with the opening ceremony music. It's wonderful how Williams composes the music to describe the American evolution and history.

If you like the more fanfare-like Williams type of music and want to listen to a great album with great compositions I recommend this album to you! It really deserves 5 out of 5 stars!

Inspiring soundtrack that is vintage John Williams.......2006-01-15

I really enjoyed American Journey, as well as the other pieces John Williams composed for the 2002 Winter Olympics. When listened to all the way through, American Journey is a powerful tribute to the pioneers and explorers of America. Of the other pieces, my favorite was the Mission Theme, which features the well-known theme from NBC news with some excellent variations. The two main fanfares (Call of the Champions - 2002 Olympics, Summon the Heroes - 2000 Olympics) are the highlights of the CD, and unlike most people I actually thought Call of the Champions was better. I especially liked Williams' use of the choir and timpani in this piece.
I would recommend this CD to anyone whether they are a fan of John Williams or not.

Very impressive stuff.......2005-04-28

This really was one of William's best compositions and the performance by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir was inspired as well. I think when people recall these Olympics, the sounds of "Call of the Champions" provides a very memorable musical image of the games. The Boston Pops Orchestra does an impressive job as well in this very attractive CD. Wonderful music from a memorable Olympic experience.

Essential for the John Williams lover.......2003-05-11

This is not my favorite John Williams CD, because I love his film scores, and the way they are arranged and built. However, this is John Williams performing his classical and ceremonial music, and with that in mind, this is an excellent CD. The "American Journey" suite is the strongest new material on the album - I say "new material" because the last track, Summon the Heroes (1996 Olympics) is one of John Williams's greatest, most energetic pieces. "American Journey" is filled with American patriotism, feeling, and excitement (my personal favorite is the Arts & Entertainment movement). With this CD and John Williams's other Olympic music, I believe he has redefined what American classical music is.

Really makes you feel proud.......2003-02-02

John Williams scores again, proving he can do more than compose music for Superman and Star Wars. This disk is filled with simply wonderful patriotic music, upbeat, small-scale at times, always suited to the title.

It's a wonderful listen for anyone...just as fun to listen to as any other John Williams tunes like Superman and Star Wars; and this time it isn't specifically related to a movie!

Average customer rating: Feel cool while playing 90 degrees in the shade Nice Acid Jazz!! One of my very favorite CDs ever I don't get tired of listening to this I haven't heard this yet, but I know it rocks!

Unchain Your Mind Heavyshift Manufacturer: Discovery / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Conversation Last Picture Show From Manhattan to Staten Neopagan (Smooth jazz special release) En Route ASIN: B000003MW2 Release Date: 1995-05-09

Tracks:

1. Blue Mambo
2. Ship To Paradise
3. Unchain Your Mind
4. From Childbirth To Bingo
5. Hawaii Five O Theme
6. Bigfoot
7. Bukowski And Christ
8. 90 Degrees In The Shade
9. Obey The Rules Of The Night
10. Oscar Bravo

Customer Reviews:

Feel cool while playing 90 degrees in the shade.......2004-05-08

through I do not own the album by Heavyshift. But I rate the one song 90 degrees in the shade with 5 stars ten if possible, this song is the true acid jazz. A well blend of the alto sax, keyboards, organ in the background. An excellent song to help you free the mind and have you think you are driving down on a night outing in Miami. This song played frequently on smooth jazz 105.9 in Wash DC. I am quite sure that the rest of the CD sound just as great.

Nice Acid Jazz!!.......2004-01-28

"Unchain Your Mind" is an interesting mix of the instrumental format that has some people shaking their heads and some people dancing their behinds off. Jazz purists will shun this music as they will say its not Jazz. People like me who love new ventures into the Jazz format will embrace it. I first heard the group in 1995 on the track "90 Degrees in the Shade" on an acid jazz compilation cassette. I was immediately hooked on the song and searched for the CD. With the exception of one track, a bizzare version of the "Hawaii 5-0 theme" that I didn't care for, this CD is great!! Recommended!!

One of my very favorite CDs ever.......2003-02-04

Absolutely fantastic. This is one of the CDs that you put in your changer, and NEVER take out. I'm shopping for another copy for my house. Obviously, 90 Degrees in the Shade is what attracted me to Heavyshift, but there are a few very pleasant surprises on this CD. Hawaii Five 0, Obey the Rules of the Night and Unchain Your Mind will have you rocking all night. But it is truly one of those CDs that you just put in, push play, and let it go. Thank goodness CDs don't wear out, otherwise I'd be in trouble.

I don't get tired of listening to this.......1999-10-21

The duo of John Wallace and Will South have composed an absolute gem of a CD.

I guess a jazz purist might consider this "acid jazz," incorporating hard core riffs to create an almost raucous sound. But I feel that therein lies the appeal.

All ten tracks feature stylish saxophone and clarinet playing from Wallace, along with a mix of various wind and string ensembles to create a strong-willed sound full of "body," for lack of a better word. Without question, my favorite track is "Oscar Bravo," which I've worked out to a few times in Jazzercise class. It's fun listening.

You might get tired of this CD after hearing it a few times, but not me. I thoroughly enjoy this one.

I haven't heard this yet, but I know it rocks!.......1999-07-04

I don't have this yet, but I've heard 90 Degrees in the Shade and it's great.

Average customer rating: Loved it Big WOW (for someone who craves American folk music) A surprising great soundtrack

Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Civil War - Traditional American Songs And Instrumental Music Featured In The Film By Ken Burns: Original Soundtrack Recording Mark Twain: A Film Directed by Ken Burns Lewis & Clark - The Journey of the Corps of Discovery West Lewis & Clark: Sounds of Discovery ASIN: B0000CF2ZQ Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

1. Honored Parents - Sergeant John Ordway
2. Beech Spring - Ken Burns
3. Heart Of The Heartland - Peter Ostroushko
4. Simple Majesty - Bobby Horton
5. Shenandoah - Ken Burns
6. 'Anxiety For Their Safety' - Sam Waterson
7. Sitting In The Stern Of A Boat - Ken Burns
8. When Summer Ends - Phil Cunningham
9. 'Warlike Nations' - Segeant Patrick Gass
10. Cheyenne Eyes - Gary Stroutsos
11. Buffalo Hump - Skip Gorman
12. Sitting In The Stern Of A Boat - Ken Burns
13. Old French - Ken Burns
14. Sacagawea's Lullabye - Emmy Duncan
15. Beech Spring - Ken Burns
16. 'One Of The Fairest Portions Of The Globe' - Meriwether Lewis
17. When Summer Ends - Phil Cunningham
18. Margaret Ann Robertson - Ken Burns
19. Bonaparte's Retreat - Ken Burns
20. Along The River - Ken Burns
21. Heart Of The Heartland - Peter Ostroushko
22. 'Covered With Snow' - Gene Jones
23. Brown Adam, The Smith - Ken Burns
24. Juice Of Barley - Ken Burns
25. 'O! The Joy' - William Clark
26. Sitting In The Stern Of A Boat - Ken Burns
27. O' Little Town Of Bethlehem/Auld Lang Syne - L.H. Redner
28. Let All Things Now Living - Katherine K. Davis
29. Donald Macgillavry - Erik Ewers
30. Home Road - Ken Burns
31. Beech Spring - Ken Burns
32. Heart Of The Heartland - Peter Ostroushko
33. Done For Posterity - Sam Waterston
34. When Summer Ends - Phil Cunningham

Customer Reviews:

Loved it.......2006-03-16

I love this CD! Not only is the music lovely, but there are a few spoken excerpts from the film that are beautiful as well. It carries you along on the journey -- wonderful!

Big WOW (for someone who craves American folk music).......2005-07-19

This CD is SWEET! Sweet sweet sweet.
I saw the documentary on PBS and found the theme selection, "Beech Spring," playing over and over in my head. Very cool arrangement of a traditional melody.

(I know this is a rather large review, but keep reading....it gets better.)

My other favorites:
Heart of the Heartland (Lewis' theme) - For those of you not familiar with his story, Meriwether Lewis led a noble yet tragic life. A great heart, an incredible leader, yet often self-critical and depressed. His theme starts out with a mandolin solo and guitar accompaniment, later joined by a beautiful cello counterpart. I was playing it on the piano one day when my mom walked in and said simply, "That music sounds sad." I just stopped and went "Whoa - whoever wrote this really said what he meant to say: it's played major key, yet deeply expressive of a melancholy longing." (Gotta admit - I even tear up sometimes when I listen to it, heh heh.)
Shenandoah - (Jefferson's theme) An American classic; I assume one of Ken Burn's favorite folk songs, cuz he has it played a thousand different ways on almost all of his documentaries. This particular arrangement is AWESOME - I could never get tired of it. It's played with a light bluegrass feel, very fresh and happy. But it's simple, too - just a fiddle and guitar, not doin' anything too fancy. I think there's a penny-whistle interspersed as well. When this track comes on, I turn up the bass and set the track on 'repeat.' ;>)

OK, well, I think this review is long enough already. I could go on and on about this CD, but for your sake, I won't. If you're still reading, let me just say this: I leave it to you to get out there, buy it for yourself, and treat your ears to the best feeling they've had in a long time.
Have fun!

A surprising great soundtrack.......2004-01-23

Unlike the Civil War Soundtrack, there are new compositions here, in addition to traditionals recorded and arranged just for "Lewis & Clark". Also unlike the Civil War soundtrack, the songs here are mostly folk, some of which have a distinct Irish or Scottish flavor to them. Artists collaborating on this album include Silly Wizard, Bobby Horton, Jay Ungar, Skip Gorman, and a host of other well known and not so well known (but equally talented) people, so you know the music will be good. Phil Cunningham's "When Summer Ends" easily stands alongside "Ashokan Farewell" as a standout piece of music associated with a Ken Burns series, and you will find yourself humming (or whistling) it to yourself well after you've listened to this album (Phil is one of the members of Silly Wizard). The traditional "Beech Spring" is another standout piece of music. While the songs are well matched to the events they're associated with in the film, the album easily stands on its own without benefit of words or pictures. Unlike many soundtracks, this is a collection you can listen to at work, in your car, or anywhere.

I recommend it for any fans of folk music, the artists listed, the Cape Breton sound, and fiddle or other traditonal instruments. Fans of New Age artists such as George Winston would also like some of this album.

Average customer rating: Take it easy.... Not the most intelligent lyrics, but great songwriting! Quick quiz to see if you'll like this... Go Baby Go ! Wonderful Wonderful Pop

The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone The Apples in Stereo Manufacturer: Spin Art ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Lo-Fi | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Indie & Lo Fi | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Velocity of Sound Her Wallpaper Reverie Fun Trick Noisemaker Let's Go! New Magnetic Wonder ASIN: B00004SGN6 Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

1. Go
2. The Rainbow
3. Stream Running Over
4. 20 Cases Suggestive Of...
5. Look Away
6. What Happened Then
7. I Can't Believe
8. Submarine Dream
9. Allright/Not Quite
10. The Bird That You Can't See
11. Stay Gold
12. The Afternoon

Amazon.com

Apples in Stereo's leader, Robert Schneider, never seems to run out of ways to describe the world as a psychedelic place. As the producer for Olivia Tremor Control and Neutral Milk Hotel (all members of the elusive neotrippy Elephant 6 collective) and the singer-songwriter for Apples in Stereo, Schneider inhabits a world where the lysergic insights of Syd Barrett, Brian Wilson, and Roky Erickson never die. A childlike enthusiasm infuses tunes such as "The Rainbow" and "Look Away," in which a healthy dollop of Beatlesesque hooks, bright guitars, circus horns, and pop harmonies circa 1966-67 are a sharp contrast from the modern world of endless trip-hop drum loops and synthetic soul. Occasionally another decade slips through. "What Happened Then" has shades of T. Rex glam rock underneath its dreamy surface. But mostly it's as if someone locked this quintet in a room back in the late '60s and forever deprived them of all cultural stimuli. A worthwhile trip in the time tunnel. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

Take it easy...........2006-11-11

The Apples in Stereo -- the most accessable of the Elephant 6 bands -- have always been into retro pop. Colourful, psychedelic, sunny music, which leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling.

In "The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone," Rob Schneider and his Apples are in their absolute best form, harkening back when music was floating on marijuana and dreams of a sunsoaked future. From parade-pop to fast-running guitars, there literally isn't a song on here that isn't a feast for the ears.

It opens with a fuzzy riff, and a blast of horns in a cheery little tune. "When you're going to the place /where you work you have no face/then you wanna go (go baby)," Schneider sings happily. After some brief interludes into musical chaos, he continus to sing about the places where you wanna "go, baby," sounding happy to oblige.

From there, the Apples venture off into a catchy little guitarpop tune. "Oh when my battery/it just runs out on me/I like to take a walk about/and so it came to pass/I saw you on the grass..." It expands into colourful imagery ("just like a rainbow!"), Beatlesesque harmonies, and some really wonky guitar distortion.

Having snared listeners, the Apples continue with their psychpop. They expand their sound into languid summer tunes, rapid-moving indie-rock, swirling balladry, shimmering psychpop, and electro-edged guitar melodies that race right into the finale, "Afternoon," a folky little melody that finishes things up on a meditative note.

If you didn't know who the Apples in Stereo were, you might think that they were a pop band from the 1960s. Okay, retro-sixties pop is not unique musically, but the Apples have something special -- the wonder-filled, swirling sound inherited from the Zombies, and pop sensibilities inherited from the Beatles.

The music is a dense mass of instrumentation -- nimble riffs, piano and light percussion are soaked in warm mellotron, wavering synthesizer, organ and strings. The melodies are dancey and lighthearted, but just in case not everyone is bouncing in their seat, the Apples insert some soaring trombone, bongos and handclaps. It's like being in an acid-soaked parade.

Schneider and Hilarie Sidney sound a lot like the Beatles in their more whimsical moments here, especially with those pitch-perfect harmonies . Okay, the lyrics are on the lightweight side ("There's a stream running over/on distant shores/everybody's swimming/in the water..."), but the lighthearted, carefree sound matches the music perfectly.

The Apples in Stereo produced the ultimate retro-sixties album in "The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone," with its enchanting music and sunny outlook. Definitely worth getting.

Not the most intelligent lyrics, but great songwriting!.......2006-02-05

Let's take a trip back to the days when The Beatles just started using marijuana, making their music a little more psychadelic. Sort of a mix between Beach Boys, The Beatles and everything inbetween, 'The Discovery of a World' is a psychadelic masterpiece (or something close to one) that you won't put down for a while. From the little jam in 'Go' to the 'yeah yeah's of 'The Rainbow', The Apples In Stereo do a fine job of recreating the 60's/70's feel of music. Yes, it was created in 2000.

They all play such a variety of instruments! I hear a bongo, a flute, and a brass section in 'Go' alone! One of my favorites is 'The Rainbow' with a great catchy chorus that is reminiscent of sugar-pop, as I like to call it. 'Stream Running Over' is good too, with hand claps and acoustic guitar that will help you 'clear your mind' during a bad day at work! '20 Cases Suggestive Of...' is a bit heavier, a bit more distorted, and a bit less innocent than the previous 3 songs. It didn't lose a bit of greatness, though. If you're looking for music reminiscent of Beatles, look no further than 'Look Away'! It's catchy, with pianos and guitars and Ringo-esque drums and it's oh so sweet! Another goodie is 'I Can't Believe', another rocker piece on this great record. And guess what 'Submarine Dream' sounds like? Yep, you guessed it: The Beach Boys. (Sarcasm.)

Overall, it's a great, full album that you won't be putting down. Apples In Stereo aren't the most popular band, but the least popular bands are usually the best. If you like it, check out bands like the Beach Boys and the Beatles. If you haven't heard of those bands, well, that's your mistake for drowning in the crap you people call 'the music of today'.

*2 THUMBS UP FOR 'DISCOVERY OF A WORLD INSIDE THE MOONE'*

Quick quiz to see if you'll like this..........2004-03-28

1) Is asking for "meaning" or "depth" in pop music missing the whole point of it?

2) Do retro 60's and 70's hooks get better the more over-the-top they are?

3) Would it be fun to make your roommate/spouse/parents say "you jerk, I can't get that awful song out of my head?"

If you've answered "yes" to these questions, this just might be the disc for you. Heck, get Of Montreal, Beulah and other Elephant 6 artists while you're at it.

You'll especially like "Go." Imagine Weird Al, whiney voice and all, parodying "Tears of a Clown" by crossing it with the playground song about diarrhea. Watch people around you either writhe in pain or bust out their best ironic disco hipster moves. "Go baby! Go baby!"

As for me, I downloaded "Please" and it seemed like my kind of indie power pop -- a bit simple, sure, but catchy, direct, energizing. I figured maybe I'd luck out and other Apples songs would add some heart to it, as well as wit, like the Deathray Davies... but both wit and heart are sorely lacking on this album, I'm afraid.

Go Baby Go !.......2002-06-23

Grooooovy! E6 release.This could be my fave Apples in Stereo
recording yet!
The Surfs up all over this CD!
Reminds me of the era I think I missed from the 60's in the
California sunshine.
This one stays close to my player.

Wonderful Wonderful Pop.......2002-03-05

Apples in Stereo produce some of the best indie pop. This album is their best effort yet, producing such infinitely hummable tunes as Go, Rainbow, I Can't Believe, The Bird That You Can't See, and Submarine. Whenever I want to convince people that all indie rock doesn't stink, I play this for them. Even if they don't like indie, they usually admit that this is well produced, harmonious, and catchy.

Average customer rating: Pleasing in an addictive way! Body Heat:: Jazz at the Movies UNBELIEVABLE Put champagne on ice and grab the one you love Gin, smoke and sin

Body Heat: Jazz at the Movies Jazz at the Movies Band Manufacturer: Discovery / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Man & A Woman, Sax at the Movies One from the Heart, Sax at the Movies II White Heat: Film Noir Body Heat (1998 Re-recording of 1981 Film) It's A Wonderful Life: Sax at the Movies for Christmas ASIN: B000003MVE Release Date: 1993-03-03

Tracks:

1. Body Heat
2. Katya, Love Theme From The Russia House
3. Betty And Zorg/Chili Con Carne
4. Farewell, My Lovely
5. Calling You
6. Black Orpheus
7. Les Modernes
8. 'Round Midnight
9. Memories Of Green
10. Theme From Taxi Driver

Customer Reviews:

Pleasing in an addictive way!.......2003-06-04

I RARELY give 5 stars to any cd, but this one deserves it! Lousy with sensuality, the selected melodies will hold you in their sway long after the music has ended. The "Body Heat" theme is a haunter from "Born Free" composer John Barry.
Another stunner,"The Theme From Taxi Driver," recalls Bernard Herrmann's best work on "Vertigo." But all these compositions are memorable melodies. One interesting note, in the film version of "Calling You" from "Bagdad Cafe," the song is sung by a female vocalist. In this rendition, Bob Telson's ("The Gospel at Colonus") masterpiece is voiced by a man; suprisingly, it works.

Body Heat:: Jazz at the Movies.......2002-06-05

Ordered this CD a month ago and was elated. Played it for a friend and was so impressed with the music i.e. so relaxing and puts you in the mood of expressing your thoughts to that special person that she wants to ordered one as well.

UNBELIEVABLE.......2000-04-19

I accidently purchased this CD 8 years ago and I have to say it was one of the best mistakes I have ever made! An unbelievable recording. Each song is an elixir, drawing you into a most mellow mood. Break out some fine wine, get your sweetheart, lay back and enjoy. A remarkable CD

Put champagne on ice and grab the one you love.......2000-03-31

This sensual music melts on the tongue. I put the CD player on continual play late at night and watch what happens. I was longing for the BODY HEAT soundtrack and this collection bridged the gap nicely until it came out recently. Not a bad track on the disc.

Gin, smoke and sin.......1999-05-28

Some favorites on here include 'Body Heat', 'Farewell my Lovely', the theme from Taxi Driver (I can see Travis Bickle's eyes in the mirror every time this one plays) and 'Memories of Green', the theme from Blade Runner. Play this one often enough, you'll be willing to off a few replicants yourself. This is a great CD to play when you don't have to answer the phone, when you can relax. There's better jazz around out there, but you'll have to go looking for it. If you consider some of the 'classic' jazz albums as a great single malt scotch...this one is at least Chivas. An extrafine blend that satisfys without offending anyone. And there's something to be said for that.

Average customer rating: sultry noir music Gorgeous, dark film noir recordings Film Noir Bar-Mitzvah Band Nightmare..... Great, jazzy, rainy night in the city music.

White Heat: Film Noir The Jazz at the Movies Band Manufacturer: Discovery / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Body Heat: Jazz at the Movies A Man & A Woman, Sax at the Movies Body Heat (1998 Re-recording of 1981 Film) One from the Heart, Sax at the Movies II Crime Scene USA: Classic Film Noir Themes & Jazz Tracks ASIN: B000003MVL Release Date: 1994-04-12

Tracks:

1. This Gun For Hire
2. The Bad And The Beautiful
3. White Heat
4. Double Indemnity
5. Touch Of Evil
6. Key Largo
7. Laura
8. The Lost Weekend
9. The Postman Always Rings Twice
10. The Asphalt Jungle
11. The Big Sleep
12. The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers
13. The Naked City

Customer Reviews:

sultry noir music.......2002-12-22

Perfect background music for those of us who love film noir.Sexy,sultry,evocative.Musicians are wonderful,and the audio quality is perfect.So..slip into something more comfortable,and watch for (your) Bogie or Bacall to walk in the door!

Gorgeous, dark film noir recordings.......1999-01-17

Flawlessly played and recorded... beautiful arrangements, wonderful backdrop music for conducting an extra-marital affair or planning a double cross.... makes my living room turn black and white and rainy when played. A favorite of mine.

Film Noir Bar-Mitzvah Band Nightmare............1998-10-09

Perfect Music for the "Casablanca Lounge" at the Radisson, Minneapolis.

Soul-less.

Great, jazzy, rainy night in the city music........1998-07-15

Images of Humphrey Bogart as Philip Marlowe private eye gliding through a rainy night in 1930's L.A. come to mind.

Great, moody, "lone sax in the night" set against a lush orchestral background bringing images of neon lit rainy nights in the big city.

This album grew on me the more I listened to it. highly recommended if you like late night jazz.

Average customer rating: A gem of 90's jangle-pop Well...it's different... Gone but not forgotten A Huge Misstep Not bad pop

Sex & Misery Voice Of The Beehive Manufacturer: Discovery / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Honey Lingers Let It Bee The Best of Voice of the Beehive ASIN: B000003MWH Release Date: 1996-04-16

Tracks:

1. Scary Kisses
2. New Day
3. Angel Come Down
4. Moon Of Dust
5. I'm Still In Love
6. Love Locked Inside
7. Playing House
8. Heavenly
9. Blue In Paradise
10. So Hard
11. Moonblind

Customer Reviews:

A gem of 90's jangle-pop.......2004-04-05

"Finding out the truth about you was finding the moon is made of dust/ The stars are just confetti, and heroes always fall from the bedroom wall." -- Moon of Dust

Following their infectious & cartoony debut "Let It Bee" and the polished (if less bracing) follow-up "Honey Lingers," the Beehive's bubble burst. Leaders Tracey Bryn and Melissa Belland endured a series of personal & professional blows that broke their hearts and estranged them from their bandmates. Bereft of inspiration, the sisters finally met with veteran producer Pete Vettese who challenged them to get up, wipe away the tears, and channel their lost innocence back into music. And thus did the Beehive sisters rediscover their "voice" and create their masterpiece -- a jangle-pop album of 11 highly personal songs conveying humor, hurt and hope via soaring melodies, radiant harmonies and gorgeous pop production. The Beehive's poppy, funny, alterna-chick sensibility is front & center, but there's also an aching maturity to their observations of love & sex, joy & misery. These lovingly imperfect gals bare their souls. The music alternates between delicate & raucous, with strings & keyboards giving way to booming drums and crunchy guitars, sometimes in the same song. And each one sports lyrics so smart, big-hearted and on-target, you'll think they're telling YOUR story -- whether it's one of lost love, self-discovery, domestic abuse, closeted sexuality, heartbreak & hope, survival & starting over. Luckily, the lyrics are included.

Alternately tearful & defiant, bittersweet & euphoric, "Sex & Misery" is one of the frothiest works in the 90's new-wave catalog. A delightful slice of overlooked pop music. Girl-Beatle enthusiasts should take note.

"Well I knew that it would end but I would do the same again/ I just wanted the feeling of you and me, to keep for a memory/ Your secret's safe with me." -- Heavenly

Well...it's different..........2002-04-24

I have been a VOTB fan for many years, dating back to their first release in the late-80s, "Let It Bee," which was one of the first CDs I ever purchased. "Sex & Misery" definitely veers away from the catchy guitars-and-drums sound found on earlier releases, which for me was a disappointment. This album uses a larger variety of musical instruments and feels much more like adult contemporary rock, or even Christian rock, than the alternative flavor of their earlier work. The foot-tapping beats are missing, the melodies feel muted and uncompelling (even absent in a couple songs), and the whole of the CD simply lacks luster. The Belland sisters still show an aptitude for writing lyrics that are clever and thought out. If you've never purchased a VOTB album, and you prefer mainstream rock, this CD might be for you. If you already have other VOTB music in your collection...well, just be prepared for something different.

Gone but not forgotten.......2001-12-11

Well, Voice of the Beehive no longer exist as their record label did not do such a spectacular job promoting this album. I have a very eclectic mix of music from classical, jazz, country, pop, and so forth. This "indie" album is one of the shining jewels in it. I would encourage you to purchase this album as it has a fresh sound to it and the mystery of a band that is not so well known.

A Huge Misstep.......2001-09-23

After the glorious pop masterpiece that was VOTB's second album HONEY LINGERS, the Belland sisters returned(minus their original band)with SEX & MISERY--unfortunately the second part of that title is more tell-tale than one might initially suspect. The liner notes themselves begin with Melissa Belland offering up a hint as to the emotional place the girls found themselves in following HONEY LINGERS and leading up to this resulting third album. Unfortunately, MISERY does play a huge part here--at least for the listener. The bright, melodic tunes that permeated their first two albums are all but absent here--only 'Scary Kisses' and 'New Day' conjure up the wit and charm that mark the Bellands' best songs. Songs like 'I'm Still In Love' and 'Love Locked Inside' appear as though the corporate rock gods got their hands on the group in the interim of the two albums, with utterly mundane and mediocre results. Which is the saddest thing of all--the old VOTB was NEVER in a million years mundane or mediocre. With this record, they've suffered the worst of all fates--they've become ordinary.

Not bad pop.......2001-05-25

I bought this CD back in 1995 along with Garbage's first album, when both groups had a single on the air. For VOTB, it was "Scary Kisses." I would say that the album itself isn't bad for pop music, and in fact it typifies it: a few songs are very good, most are okay, and a few are hmmmmmm.... For me, my favorite is "Scary Kisses" followed closely by "New Day." The rest of the songs are decent, but from the second song, the album changes tune, so to speak; the first two are pop radio material, and the rest are reserved for tough VOTB fans. I must admit that I preferred the Garbage CD to this one, although I most certainly dig it out often enough. So, buy it if you like 'em, pass it up if you don't.

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