Resolve

About the Artist
Resolve is the debut full-length release from John Haydon & Ten Worlds (RadioFly Records). The band, formed just a year ago, in comprised of musicians with years of experience playing in and around New England. The band claims as influences Tom Petty, Lucinda Williams, The Jayhawks, Crowded House, Steve Earle, Bob Dylan and Hank Williams to name a few.

John Haydon has been writing heartfelt songs since he was just 13 years old. I really feel that my writing has developed tremendously, especially from playing with really great people over the past five years. After studying at Berklee (Bass), John joined Bostons Five Dollar Milkshake playing bass and singing back-up vocals on two CDs. The second CD, Apartinthemiddle received considerable air play throughout New England. Five Dollar Milkshake brought John to venues including the Kendall Cafe, the Paradise and Mamakin.

After two and a half years playing with FDM, John joined up with singer/songwriter, Matt Griffin & Jerry OHare and put together Matt Griffin and House AFire. With Matts influence, John finished refining about twenty songs that were ready to take to a band. Through that experience and with the help of Jerry OHare, Claudia Heiman, Steve Chaggaris and Seth Peterson, John Haydon & Ten Worlds was born!

Resolve is a strong roots/rock album with a diverse palette of styles. From the Toad-like pop tune Just Getting Swayed, to the radio-friendly Nothing New, to the neo-traditional North Star, Resolve has much promise. The band started recording in September of 1999 at 7A West Studios, and then mixed at Zippah Recording Studios with Peter Weiss who also produced Charlie Chesterman. They finished up at JP Masters with Dave Locke, who has also mastered many other greats including Krebstar and Catie Curtis.

Band members: John Haydon - Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Steve Chaggaris - Drums
Seth Peterson - Bass
Jerry O'Hare - Guitar, Mandoguitar and Mandolin

Product Description
Roosty, Pop Sound. Think the Beatle meets Tom Petty meets the Jayhawks. Strong vocals; great lyrics; glowing hot guitar & B3 solos.

Resolve,John Haydon & Ten Worlds,Radiofly

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Average customer rating: Sound Quality not perfect on CD Before Sondheim's COMPANY and after MAN OF LA MANCHA... Overrated Tony Award Winner Brilliant, Definitive and Remarkably Accurate! Saw this on Broadway

1776 (1969 Original Broadway Cast) Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: 1776 (Restored Director's Cut) 1776: The New Broadway Cast Recording (1997) 1776: A Musical Play (Penguin Plays) Shenandoah (1975 Original Broadway Cast) Camelot (1960 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B0000027WJ Release Date: 1992-05-19

Tracks:

1. Overture - Orchestra
2. Sit Down, John
3. Piddle, Twiddle And Resolve/Till Then
4. The Lees Of Old Virginia
5. But, Mr. Adams
6. Yours, Yours, Yours
7. He Plays The Violin
8. Cool, Cool, Considerate Men
9. Momma Look Sharp
10. The Egg
11. Molasses To Rum
12. Is Anybody There
13. Finale

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Evidence that one can make a musical about anything, Exhibit A: 1776. As one might expect, the whole concept of making a musical about the creation and signing of the Declaration of Independence was greeted in the late 1960s with, well, ridicule. The show debuted on Broadway in 1969, and three years later, when its run finally ended, it was its producers who had the last laugh. In addition, it toured for an additional two years and beat out Hair (in 1969 yet!) for a Tony Award. This recording, with the original Broadway cast, includes many of the same actors who went on to star in the film, the version with which most audiences today are probably familiar. One notable exception is Rex Everhart, who replaced Howard da Silva at some performances and on this recording. But there's still William Daniels as John Adams, though in some cases his performance is more subdued than it was on film. Musically, 1776 is an odd creation, considering when it came into being. As one might expect, there's a lot of fife and drum going on, especially in the opening number and during "The Lees of Old Virginia." For those less than familiar with the plot, it hinges on the idealism of Adams, who's trying his best to back up the American Revolution with some legislative action, and spends much of his time arguing with either the Continental Congress or God, as in "Piddle, Twiddle, and Resolve": "A second flood, a simple famine / Plagues of locusts everywhere / Or a cataclysmic earthquake / I'd accept with some despair / But no, you sent us Congress / Good God, sir, was that fair?" (One could argue that he gets further with God.) While not entirely historically accurate, and containing some rather peculiar numbers (Franklin, Jefferson, and Adams sitting around debating what their new country's national bird is going to be ranks among the oddest), there's no questioning 1776's staying power. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

Sound Quality not perfect on CD.......2007-07-18

This is a new CD, overall quality and amazon procedure were excellent. The CD itself on a few songs fails to provide enough amplification to the background chorus or secondary singer, thus I must strain to actually hear both duet parts, with the latter almost inaudible. For example, Lee's of Old Virginia, Till Then, and Who will write our new declaration. It is not in my players, but within the CD. I actually ordered this because I wanted Violin by Betty Buckley and am satisfied with the reproduction overall, but it also has the audio problems with Adams and Franklins lines within the song

Before Sondheim's COMPANY and after MAN OF LA MANCHA..........2007-04-30

For me, 1776 is a great companion to MAN OF LA MANCHA as one of the most entertaining AND intellectually worthy amalgams of music, lyrics, book, theme, plot, characterizations and dialogue to ever come out of pre-1970's Broadway musical theatre. Each song is like a little gem, and displays the broad range of emotions and ideas with which 1776 brims. Satiric, romantic, hilarious, heartbreaking, disturbing, dark, inspiring, thoughtful, humane, and even a little bawdy, the songs glide and tromp all over the map, as does the show itself. As with LA MANCHA, 1776 broke open the Broadway musical, making it a pitch-perfect example of what can truly make a musical more than a toe-tapping time killer... while never becoming tedious, pompous, windy, or dull. If anything, it crackles with suspense.

And as to the reviewer who was shocked that it would win out over HAIR? Listen to "Mamma Look Sharp" or "Molasses to Rum to Slaves" to hear exactly the play's political and often-unflattering ideological landscape. This was definitely a Vietnam-era play whose content was as disturbingly pertinent, then, as it is, now. And, despite all of this, the score and play never become leaden or preachy. On the contrary, each performance is a gem, and each character is witty and unique. Who knew that history could be a passionate and fun adventure?

Overrated Tony Award Winner.......2006-06-16

How could this musical win the Tony award having as a competitor a play like HAIR which - for many people - stands as an emblematic theatre piece of the 60's? Who remembers a tune out of this musical? On the contrary, "Aquarius", "I Got Life" or "Walking in Space" are still popular and they play all over the world. Even ZORBA and PROMISES PROMISES - both candidates for the award in the same year - have songs that are still remembered. 1776 may wake up patriotic feelings to American listeners which is quite understandable but the music and songs are old-fashioned, overrated and awfully boring.

Brilliant, Definitive and Remarkably Accurate!.......2005-12-18

1776 has become an institution, thanks to the motion picture which was made of this original Broadway show, and which starred most of the cast from the theatrical production. It gets rerun every July 4th week on some movie channel or local station!

William Daniels IS John Adams to many people, and even though the story of the birth of the United States probably wasn't this lyrical and lively, Composer Sherman Edwards was historically accurate in the facts of the tale.

In addition to learning about the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this is also love story... in fact two love stories, with John Adams and his wife Abigail, separated by circumstance and interacting only in his mind, and Thomas Jefferson and his wife, Martha, here, played by the big throated (and now legendary) Betty Buckley.

There is also a sense of fraternity, with the members of the Continental Congress grappling with the concept of breaking away from a tyranical ruler. And even though you know the outcome, the story is still filled with tension and excitement in the mechanics of it. Just how DID this country get formed?

The disc's liner notes explain the show's libretto and give you some rare behind-the-scenes info about the creation of the musical, the challenges it faced before becoming the standard that it now is, and a bit about the amazing Mr. Edwards, which is a story worthy of being told as well.

It's an Independence Day must!

Saw this on Broadway .......2005-11-12

Saw this show, with original cast, on Broadway in '69 and it has stayed with me ever since then. Every time I listen to these songs, I laugh. The historical figures (done with some tongue-in-cheek) are highly entertaining and even better if you see the movie. I would recommend the dvd for a great, lighthearted evening, and good family entertainment. You can't miss with this one! A winner on all fronts.

Average customer rating: Absolutely Awesome! I love this album better than the self titled "Plumb" CD! Beautiful vocals My Favorite Album of Plumb If you're looking for great music...

Chaotic Resolve Plumb Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Beautiful Lumps of Coal candycoatedwaterdrops Another Journal Entry Comatose The Face of Love ASIN: B000AGTQG8 Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

1. Blush (Only You)
2. I Can't Do This
3. Real Life Fairytale
4. Better
5. Manic
6. Cut
7. Bittersweet
8. Good Behavior
9. Motion
10. I Have Nothing
11. Jekyll & Hyde
12. Sleep
13. Damaged (Redemption Extended Version) (Bonus Track)
14. Pray For Me (Bonus Track)

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Tiffany Arbuckle Lee (aka Plumb) is somewhat of an enigma. She doesn't constantly grace the covers of magazines or music trades, yet her art is highly regarded in Christian (and beyond) music circles as both a songwriter and artist. She draws strong vocal comparisons to Dido and Amy Lee of Evanescence, yet it was the latter's own admission that her style is modeled after Plumb. Chaotic Resolve, Plumb's fourth studio release, is yet another outstanding testament to the gifts of this amazing young woman. Proving her lyrical prowess, Plumb aptly captures her essence on "Motion" when she sings, "Do I Make You Feel Uneasy/Do I Break Your Stupid Rule/Cause I Do Not Fit Your Idea/Of A Beautiful Girl." Therein lies the beautiful paradox of Plumb's art; she molds elements of rock, pop, electronica, and metal together and does so while singing about some difficult subjects like physical abuse, alienation, and depression. "I Can't Do This" and "Better" are telling examples with Plumb's edgy rock mixing strangely well with strings from the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Give credit to producer Matt Bronleewe--an original Jars of Clay member, if you didn't know, and a fine musician in his own right--who has worked from the beginning with Plumb, and wraps her music together in a stunning way. For long-time fans, you'll appreciate popish tracks like "Blush (Only You)," "Real Life Fairytale," and "Sleep," which sound like extra takes from the brilliant Candycoatedwaterdrops. The stark and majestically beautiful "Cut" showcases Plumb's wonderful voice, and don't miss how she soars with eagles on this dramatic song. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Awesome!.......2007-07-31

This CD is filled with original splendor, words of praise, and a definite commitment to advancing the grace of Jesus Christ for the blessed listener. I bought this CD because I could never hear "I Can't Do This" enough when it was played on our local Christian radio. I was hoping the rest of the CD would be just as good. I was not disappointed.


Let's take a look at what PUMB has to offer:

Track #1 BLUSH - Talk about a song that any husband would love to have dedicated to him...this is it. What makes this song so amazing is PLUMB's beautiful voice on the chorus parts. When we first love God, we are able to love our significant other with that unbelievable love Hollywood spends billions to recreate on the silver screen. This kind of love causes humans to blush with purity and commitment.

Track #2 I CAN'T DO THIS - This is a song that sounds like Evanescence gone Gospel! I absolutely love this song, the music behind the vocals, the message, and PLUMB's ability to create such a powerful tune. Have I mentioned I really like this song?

Track #3 REAL LIFE FAIRY TALE - Can life really be like a fairy tale? I believe it can be. When people love from the top down and the bottom up, we experience amazing happiness and joy - a joy that seems unexplainable. Happy endings do happen - this song is about that possibility and that reality.

Track #4 BETTER - Evanescence with Jesus returns...I'm only joking, PLUMB, so please don't be angry. Wow, I believe this song is about overcoming evil with good and the Jesus-character such battles can buildup in our hearts. This CD is turning out to be homerun after homerun...good thing for me, since I purchased it!

Track #5 MANIC - The first confusing song on the CD, but even it has that spiritual tug-o-war between good and evil feel to it. There's just no stopping PLUMB's ability to compile great music on a CD!

Track #6 CUT - All I can tell you is this - just hearing PLUMB sing "I AM NOT ALONE" out loud the way she does in this song was worth the entire cost of the CD! What a fantastic voice!!!!!!!!!

Track #7 BITTERSWEET - Great start, unique style, and there is just no guessing where this song is going to go as you listen to it. It is indeed a great thing to have the power of grace pour over you - and this song is about that feeling of love we feel when we embrace the greatest love of all...

Track #8 GOOD BEHAVIOR - I have to admit, I have no idea where this song is coming from or going to, but it is catchy and exciting. So PLUMB is still riding a perfect wave on this CD.

Track # 9 MOTION - PLUMB has morphed into Lindsay Lohan and created the perfect dance song! Seriously, I could really see me dancing to this tune...as long as no one could see...

Track # 10 I HAVE NOTHING - A rocking good tune that accurately describes the way we come into this world and the way we leave it. Without the salvation God has brought us, we truly have not a thing. Good rock song and message and addition to this spectacular CD!

Track # 11 JEKYLL & HYDE - "You remind me of a cigarette"...not quite sure even a Saturday Night Live skit would start off a song spoof with such an amazing stretch of the imagination. Quite frankly, this is the only song that didn't cause me to celebrate my amazing purchase. This is the only song on the CD I have ever skipped over.

Track # 12 SLEEP - Anyone who cannot relate to this song has led a sheltered life. Everyone has a day where they just aren't sure they want to get out of bed in the morning. This song is about our dazed and confused (without drugs) times in life. Nice pace to this song. It's like PLUMB is just telling us a story with a little bit of background music. Another homerun!!!!

#13 DAMAGED - Freaky start to this one. This is also one of those songs that seems so original and unique it is hard to explain. We are all damaged - and this song reminds me that no matter how hard we try, we cannot rely on anything than the forgiveness Jesus has brought us! We can never make ourselves undamaged with our own works.

#14 PRAY FOR ME - Fast-paced reminder of what we need to do for each other. Pray for me...and I need to pray for you...and so the story goes. Man, I love this song!

Before I finish this review, I must point out that I wish I had more time and space to continue on about how good this CD is, but I don't. So, please consider that I could write for another 24 hours about what a pleasure this CD has been in my life. Add it to your CD collection - you won't be sorry!

See ya next review!

I love this album better than the self titled "Plumb" CD!.......2007-06-06

I am a huge fan of Christian music, my favorite type would be Christian rock, and I like this CD by Plumb. I have her other self titled CD "Plumb" and it's not as great as Chaotic Resolve, I first heard of Plumb when I saw her music video "Cut" on SkyAngel channel and I was hooked to that song and so later on I bought her cd and I love this CD better than the other one. Some other good songs on this CD are, "I can't do this", "I have nothing", "Good behavior", basically most of the songs on this CD are really good. I highly reccomend this album!

Beautiful vocals.......2007-05-14

As a fan of modern rock and hard rock music I found nothing special from an instrumental point of view but Tiffany Arbuckle Lee's vocals are something else. Most of the songs on the album did not suite my tastes, but the few that did are great (I Can't Do This, Better and Cut). Without those 3 songs I would've rated Chaotic Resolve with 2 stars. It might have been wiser to download those 3 on iTunes if you can. My other complaint is the fact that the lyrics deal with shallow themes.

My Favorite Album of Plumb.......2007-05-12

Chaotic Resolve surpasses CandyCoated. I find the tracks in the album are songs which everyone can relate to. It's the best one yet by Plumb...I like it better than any of their albums... well done, Tiffany!

If you're looking for great music..........2007-04-29

...you've definitely come to the right place! I stumbled across this CD on iTunes several weeks ago, and I have been completely blown away. This album is fantastic, nothing short of amazing, and a breath of fresh air. Her voice is truly unique and beautiful, and the music compliments her so well. What makes this CD is the lyrics--deep, moving, and involved. She has brought up issues that most people never talk about or even consider, including self-harm. Making "Cut" was a bold move, and it has been one that has truly paid off. It has raised awareness on the subject, and it has also created a platform for it to be openly discussed and talked about. It saddened me to read a past reviewer's comments of "Cut=boring." If you are looking for surface-level songs, this CD is probably not for you. I think it was a courageous move for Plumb to create a CD which highlights the struggles and sufferings of many ("Manic," "Cut," "Damaged," "I Can't Do This," etc) while also drawing into the magical moments in life ("Blush" and "Fairytale").

This entire album is refreshing, due in part to the courageousness and openness Plumb dedicated to the subjects on this album as well as in the musical talent displayed. This is definitely one of the best finds I have come across in a long time. I would highly recommend this CD to anyone looking for something they can relate to and something that is honest.

Average customer rating: From someone who despises American musical theater A Mans Show Who knew Mr. Data had it in him? I Love It! SURPRISINGLY TERRIFIC

1776: The New Broadway Cast Recording (1997) Manufacturer: Tvt ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 1776 (Restored Director's Cut) 1776 (1969 Original Broadway Cast) 1776: A Musical Play (Penguin Plays) 1776: P/V/G Vocal Selections Shenandoah (1975 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000000GU0 Release Date: 1997-12-16

Tracks:

1. ACT I: Sit Down, John - Brent Spiner/Michael X. Martin/Richard Poe/Tom Aldredge/John Herrera/Tom Riis Farrell...
2. ACT I: Piddle, Twidle and Resolve - Brent Spiner/Orch/Mark Mitchell
3. ACT I: Till Then - Brent Spiner & Linda Emond/Orch/Mark Mitchell
4. ACT I: The Lees of Old Virginia - Merwin Foard/Pat Hingle & Brent Spiner/Orch/Mark Mitchell
5. ACT I: But Mr. Adams - Brent Spiner/Pat Hingle/Paul Micheal Valley/John Herrara & Daniel Marcus/Orch/Mark Mitchell
6. ACT I: Yours, Yours, Yours - Brent Spiner & Linda Emond/Orch/Mark Mitchell
7. ACT I: He Plays The Violin - Lauren Ward/Pat Hingle & Brent Spiner/Orch/Mark Mitchell
8. ACT I: Cool, Cool, Considerate Man - Michael Cumptsy/Orch/Mark Mitchell
9. ACT I: Momma Look Sharp - Erik J. McCormack/Macintyre Dixon & Joseph Cassidy/Orch/Mark Mitchell
10. ACT II: The Egg - Pat Hingle/Brent Spiner & Paul Michael Valley/Orch/Mark Mitchell
11. ACT II: Molasses to Rum - Gregg Edelman/Orch/Mark Mitchell
12. ACT II: Compliments - Linda Emond/Orch/Mark Mitchell
13. ACT II: Is Anybody There? - Brent Spiner/Orch/Mark Mitchell

Customer Reviews:

From someone who despises American musical theater.......2007-06-04

Okay... wow.

In the Brent Spiner Fangirl Legal Contract, it specifies that said fangirl must purchase any and all vocal recordings containing said Brent Spiner (and that she will not, in any way or at any time, mention how much he sounds like Judy Garland on steroids). Which is why I purchased this CD.

He... ripped... into... this... part. That's the only way I can put it. I was floored from start to finish.

The work, as a whole, is something of a consuming thing. Be prepared to sit in silence for a few minutes after you're done with this one, because after hearing the whole thing, silence will be the only followup that does it justice.

A Mans Show.......2006-07-24

For anyone looking for male songs, or a male show to put on, this is the soundtrack for you. It has great ballads as well as big chorus numbers for the male sex. However the subject matter just didnt grab me by the throat and make me love it. History isnt my thing. That being said, the music and lyrics are great, and worth the money. This is a good one to get if your interested in broadway, but not the Rodgers and Hamerstein style. My favorite songs are "Molasses to Rum" and "Momma Look Sharp."

Who knew Mr. Data had it in him?.......2006-07-05

I saw this musical in NYC and have never been so moved by a Broadway show before. Brent Spiner has a lovely yet commanding voice that makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck in parts - you so believe in the rightness of his convictions as Adams. All the performances are first rate, but Spiner really shines.

The argument can be made that this musical was "of its time" meaning the 1960's, but I think the songs still hold up as they entertain as well as educate us. Much of the lyrics and dialogue are authentic.

Highly recommended.

I Love It!.......2006-02-27

The soundtrack will make you laugh, cry and sing along. You'll have goosebumps as you hear the songs of the men and women involved in the creation of our country.

SURPRISINGLY TERRIFIC.......2006-02-23

As a PURIST fan of ORIGINAL musicals, and not one who enjoys all the revivals (which indicates a lack of current writers...no surprise), I was AMAZED at how GOOD this revival is on recording. I am sorry I missed the show in New York.

Average customer rating: Album worth a Review incredible This Unbalanced... Sad Loss Fuels Lgawagon The greatest rock band in modern history in their prime.

Resolve Lagwagon Manufacturer: Fat Wreck Chords ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Blaze Hoss Potemkin City Limits Double Plaidinum Wolves in Wolves' Clothing ASIN: B000BEZOX8 Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. Virus
2. The Worst
3. The Contortionist
4. Sad Astronaut
5. Runs In The Family
6. Resolve
7. Rager
8. Infectious
9. Heartbreaking Music
10. Fallen
11. Days Of New
12. Automatic

Album Description

Music is often inspired by love, beauty and at time horrible loss. Earlier this yea Lagwagon and the entire FAT family experienced this with the death of the band's original drummer Derrick Plourde. Resolve is homage to the life of Derrick. As one of the first bands signed to FAT, Lagwagon helped to define the musical focus of label, and it turn the genre of punk rock as a whole.

Customer Reviews:

Album worth a Review.......2006-09-05

Lets get to the point. If I were to listen the album, without any knowledge of Derrick Plourde, or the lyrical content I would of seriously overlooked the album. The music (compared to older) is so bland. The riffs are weak, the guitar work is recycled, the drums are painfully dull. The music really has no edge.

But throw in the sensative underlying message in the equation(suicide), and it truly livens up the record. TRULY. The album is 3rd right after DUH and TRASHED.

NOTE: Drumming did go out the window after Plourde left! The man was sick. Bad astro showed none of his talent.

Pick this record up.

incredible.......2006-08-09

awesome album. like someone said, there arent really any standout singles but every song is still good. i bought this cd 2 days ago and i've listened to it 8 times already. good stuff. buy it right now. you will not regret it. i listen to a lot of music and this is some of the best stuff i've heard for a long time.

This Unbalanced..........2006-06-02

I guess Lagwagon change their style after every other album or so. The musicianship is always expert, and Joey's lyrics are among the best out there, but _Hoss_, _Let's Talk About Feelings_, and _Blaze_ are albums that do not sound like their predecessors (this makes it fairly easy to guess which albums the songs on _Let's Talk About Leftovers_ belong to).

Well, now they've made a small retreat from _Blaze_ and have moved to a more straightforward song structure: of any Lagwagon album, the songs on _Resolve_ have the fewest parts and stops (Lagwagon's signature style), and the guitar solos aren't nearly as screaming as those on _Blaze_ or _Trashed_. The classic punk-gallop (eighth notes except on the second and fourth beat) makes an appearance in the opening track, in the last (listed) song, and in many of the songs between them ("Creepy" and "Virus" sound like grunge songs translated into basic punk).

This may sound negative, but the album's simplicity unifies the songs - the songs are straightforward because they serve the interests of the lyrics. And there are great moments in these songs, moments which fit the mood of the album: for instance, the dissonant resolution to the title track, or when "Infectious" opens in the key of D Major but moves to the relative minor for the verse. Even the song least characteristic of Lagwagon - "Automatic," whose vocal melody and phrasing are _very_ similar to Nirvana's "Polly" - has a moment reminiscent of "Defeat You" or of the opening to "Twenty-Seven".

Joey returns to familiar themes and images: burned bridges, inadequacy, dependency, alienation, etc. And because of the death of Derrick Plourde, Joey has written some very sharp lyrics. "Sad Astronaut" and "Infectious" are intense and some of the saddest stuff from Joey. The album isn't hopeful until the end with "Days of New" - and even then, the last few lines are bittersweet.

With its dark lyrics and fast, stripped-down music, _Resolve_ sounds like Lagwagon doing a Bad Astronaut album. That's not a bad thing, but this album offers none of the ornaments or humor of other Lagwagon albums.

Sad Loss Fuels Lgawagon.......2006-02-13

Lagwagon sits high and happy in the upper echelons of punk rock royalty, flawlessly mixing razor sharp metalish riffs, stop-on-a dime tempo changes, keenly emotive vocals and a sense of humor and self-deprecation on par with the masters NOFX and The Descendents. Frontman Joey Cape has one of the most recognizable voices in punk, at times snide and bratty, other times polished, sincere and especially on the emotionally-charged track "Resolve," deeply touching. Sadly, a founding member and good friend of the band, Derrick Plourde (Ataris, Bad Astronaut), took his own life in 2005 and his loss is this inspiration and driving force behind the entire CD. Lagwagon's last record was solid, but nowhere near the heights they achieved on earlier efforts. It seems this tragedy had at least one positive effect: invigorating a band to make serious music in honor of their fallen friend.

Fast-paced, fierce and full of unanswerable questions and aching anger, this tribute is a tear-inducing affair but without one ounce of sappiness or "poor me" sentiments. It's more of a therapy session for band and listener alike. "The Worst" deftly deals with the rage and bewilderment felt by loved ones and the final track "Day of New" gives a glimpse of hope and acceptance. The CD actually ends quietly and pensively with a secret track, an acoustic version of "The Chemist," a suitable song considering the circumstances. The combination of blistering guitar bursts, pummeling rhythms, impassioned vocals and thoughtful lyrics propels Lagwagon back to fine form and gives comfort to those who've suffered similar losses. For a nice visual tribute to Derrick, check out the video for " Heartbreaking Music."

The greatest rock band in modern history in their prime........2006-01-17

Is this overstating their prowess?

I realize there are so many great artists who've recorded in the last few decades. However, there is no band that can overtake the passion and desperation for life that lagwagon manages to bring to your ears. Pure truth, life and death.

I listen to Bowie, Miles Davis, Merle Haggard, Ataris, Supergrass, Ink Spots, Bobby Womack, Led Zeppelin, Harry Nilsson, etc, etc, etc. Amazing music is not foreign to me.

There is no band presently releasing tracks that surpasses the brilliance of lagwagon.

Resolve is the same.

Average customer rating:

Resolve Foo Fighters Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Grunge | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Resolve D.O.A. No Way Back/Cold Day in the Sun Best of You Best of You Pt.1 ASIN: B000BS31R0 Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

1. Resolve
2. Doa (Demo)

Average customer rating: Cool

Resolve Foo Fighters Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Grunge | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: D.O.A. No Way Back/Cold Day in the Sun Best of You Best of You Pt.1 Low ASIN: B000BTJCYK Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

1. Resolve
2. World [Demo Version]
3. Born on the Bayou [Live]
4. Resolve [Take Two][Multimedia Track]

Customer Reviews:

Cool.......2006-01-30

Resolve has an awsome chorus. I enjoy listening to it! I hope the rest of the singles for this album are from the second disk, that is the true point in this double disk set that should be recognized. The Foo's are great at doing what they do. What they do is put out kick ass hard rock/clever pop which has the power to bring together music lovers of all kinds. However, never before have the devoted an entire album to softer cuts. I believe that the record company managing the Foo's should stop choosing JUST the singles that "will sell", and pick some nice, mellow tunes represented on this album. I would recomend "Cold Day In The Sun" or "Razor".

Anyway, Resolve is a cool tune that is lots of fun and a pleasure to listen to.

Average customer rating: Purcell stole my heart

The Secular Songs of Henry Purcell, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Bonney, Barbara | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Secular Solo Songs of Henry Purcell, Vol. 1 Purcell: The Secular Solo Songs, Volume 3 / The King's Consort ASIN: B000002ZUD Release Date: 1994-06-14

Tracks:

1. I Love And I Must ('Bell Barr'), Z382
2. When Her Languishing Eyes Said 'Love'! Z432
3. Not All My Torments Can Your Pity Move, Z400
4. Ah! Cruel Nymph, Z352
5. Sylvia, Now Your Scorn Give Over, Z420
6. Since One Poor View Has Drawn My Heart, Z416
7. I Resolve Against Cringing And Whining, Z386
8. Gentle Shepherds, You That Know The Charms, Z464
9. If Grief Has Any Pow'r To Kill, Z378
10. She That Would Gain A Faithful Lover, Z414
11. Fly Swift, Ye Hours, Z369
12. Hears Not My Phillis How The Birds (The Knotting Song, Z371
13. Phillis, Talk No More Of Passion, Z409
14. Celia's Fond, Too Long I've Lov'd Her, Z364
15. In Vain We Dissemble, Z385
16. When My Aemelia Smiles, Z434
17. Farewell, Ye Rocks, Z463
18. What A Sad Fate Is Mine, Z428A
19. I Take No Pleasure In The Sun's Bright Beams, Z388
20. Love's Pow'r In My Heart Shall Find No Compliance, Z395
21. How Delightful's The Life Of An Innocent Swain, Z373
22. She, Who My Poor Heart Possesses, Z415
23. Love Arms Himself In Celia's Eyes Z392
24. When First My Shepherdess And I, Z431
25. Through Mournful Shades, Z424
26. If Music Be The Food Of Love (Second Version), Z379B
27. Scarce Had The Rising Sun Appear'd, Z469
28. Who But A Slave Can Well Express, Z440
29. High On A Throne Of Glitt'ring Ore, Z465
30. Incassum Lesbia, Incassum Rogas (The Queen's Epicedium), Z383

Amazon.com essential recording

Purcell fans will delight in this collection of 30 of his 85 secular songs. Barbara Bonney, singing with ease and controlled fervor, steals the recording with her endearing sound and impeccable musicianship. Soprano Susan Gritton brings a more dramatic perspective, singing with zest and a little edge that almost, but never quite, grates. Sometimes, however, she vibrates mildly out of control. Tenors Charles Daniels and Roger Covey-Crump sing with grace, joviality, and tenderness, but both are a little shallow throughout the bottom. Countertenor James Bowman occasionally stumbles with intonation, but always lands standing upright. This buffet of various voices captivates the listener's attention span, totally avoiding potential monotony. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Customer Reviews:

Purcell stole my heart.......2001-02-08

Alas, with the help of phenomenally expressive singers on this CD, Purcell has stolen my heart. I listened to this CD a few times then immediately emptied my pocketbook to the nearest consort putting on a Purcell concert. Such poverty is love.

Average customer rating: A partially great collection of music

Simply Plumb Plumb Manufacturer: Brentwood ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Beautiful Lumps of Coal Chaotic Resolve candycoatedwaterdrops Real The Best of Plumb ASIN: B0009S2TOS Release Date: 2005-06-28

Tracks:

1. Here With Me
2. Stranded
3. Who Am I?
4. Late Great Planet Earth
5. Concrete
6. Endure
7. Damaged
8. Sobering (Don't Turn Around)

Customer Reviews:

A partially great collection of music.......2005-10-21

Plumb started out with a sound to really grab you. As the band has grown (and now changed to just a single person), the sound has matured. This collection is a good overview of some of their better songs. If you've never heard Plumb, this is an ok start, but I'd suggest just skipping it and going straight for CandyCoatedWaterDrops instead. Half of the songs on this collection are from that release, and it's worth owning. Still, the radio hits ("Stranded", "Here With Me") are on this disc, and the price can't be beat.

Average customer rating: Amazing I'm waiting for their next one. go buy it!!

Resolve Last Tuesday Manufacturer: Mono Vs Stereo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Become What You Believe The Wedding On a Search in America Promises for the Imperfect It's Never Enough ASIN: B0009FGX2K Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

1. Beat Dependent
2. Have You Seen Me?
3. All These things
4. Today Was Long
5. The Mission
6. It's Not Too Late
7. Armchair Sanctuary
8. You Got Me
9. Me First
10. Everything So Far
11. I'll Never Understand
12. Empty
13. Resolve

Customer Reviews:

Amazing.......2006-05-03

You will never find a band with more live energy! ANd they are hilarious as well. This in my opinion is the best cd of there collection, tho all of them are incredible. All in all it's just so fun to listen to!

I'm waiting for their next one........2006-02-21

Let me just say that this CD rocks. These guys cut through the producer crap that most bands have to go through and produced a CD through Relient K's own Matthew Thiessen, which helped them to retain an original and unwarped sound. As an up-and-coming punk band, these guys really impressed me. The music quality is great, and the only reason I knocked off a star is because the vocal quality is a little less than I would like. However, this is offset by the awesome harmonizing on the CD, which is something you don't hear often anymore.

In short, buy this album. If you like Relient K or any other punk band, you won't regret it.

go buy it!!.......2005-05-31

The track listing is wrong...it should look like this:

1.) Beat Dependent
2.) Have You Seen Me?
3.) All These Things
4.) Today Was Long
5.) The Mission
6.) Its Not Too Late
7.) Armchair Sanctuary
8.) You Got Me
9.) Me First
10.) Everything So Far
11.) I'll Never Understand
12.) Empty
13.) Resolve

Anywho, I have watched these guys perform a number of times...and they truly do impress me more each time. Great music and even better people. I am not sure there are any words that I can use to describe them and this album other than "awesome". Simply put, you should definately go buy this album.

Average customer rating:

Complete Secular Songs (3cd) Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Complete Odes and Welcome Songs of Henry Purcell / King's Consort Sacred Music Complete Purcell: Complete Ayres for the Theatre Dowland - The Collected Works / The Consort of Musicke, Rooley ASIN: B0000DJENT Release Date: 2004-01-13

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