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It's hard for me to tell what the album's lowest low is. I know I hate the mechanical hit Learning to Fly. But that's not all. The Dogs of War was voted as Pink Floyd's worst song ever, and I must say I agree. Basically it's a pathetic attempt to rewrite the classic Dogs - even the titles are similar! Give me a break here, guys! Arguably even worse than that is Signs of Life (which could very well win the "Joe Strummer Most Ironic Title Ever" award), the rather awkward On the Turning Way, and the A New Machine/Terminal Frost/A New Machine suite. I guess the closing Sorrow is okay - good guitar part, processed and mid-'80s as it is, and I like the lyrics just fine, but no way it's a nine-minute song, you know? And is that a DRUM MACHINE I hear?
Momentary Lapse hasn't aged very well, and like the following Division Bell it was a very bad idea. Thankfully, Pink Floyd's '70s output was so good that this will never tarnish their deserved reputation as rock legends. But that doesn't keep it from being arguably PF's worst.
I imagine the band would sound awesome live, and I can only hope to see them live in Australia some day. If you are thinking about buying this CD, I highly recommend it. It will not go down as one of the greatest albums of all time or anuthing like that, and nor will the band be remembered as legends of rock n' roll, but this is high quality music, and an album which is good to listen too from beginning to end.
The first two tracks are both singles and fit very well into Hoobastank's pattern. Pleasant singing, a bit of shouting thrown in, crisp musicianship, catchy choruses. "What Happened To Us?" has a decent guitar part and is one of the band's more passionate songs. "Escape" is a pretty catchy song, like many of the band's. "Lucky" is another of the band's atypical songs with natural sounding guitar strumming. "From the Heart" is another solid song musically. It's hard to find songs by Hoobastank you can't say that about.
There's a bit of a shift in tone after The Reason's title track. "Unaffected" is one of the best songs, it's slower paced than normal for the band and is easy to get caught up in. "Disappear" is another single, and I'm not a huge fan of it, but it shows the band is trying other things. I'm not sure why many rock fans are so down on Hoobastank, it's a little poppier and more accessible to the mainstream than a lot of bands but they still put together a good rock song. In any case, The Reason is a solid follow-up to Hoobastank's first big release.
and weepin' at the sickly lyrics of "the reason" god when i first heard that song i cried..not because it's a beautiful poetic song with passion and superb word-play it's because it made me nauseous i was ready to spill my guts on the breakfast i'd just ate
are these guys tryin' to be hip or are just marketted to sell
buckle loads of records to the mtv for the price of the decency of rock and roll
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there name hooba-stank is a double edged sword because
when music fans see the name and cd on their local cd stores
they think "well they've got to be good because they've got stank in their name and any band they purposely puts stank in their name is gonna be bad right?" WRONG
yet if you like it then that's okay we all have different tastes in music and that's what makes un indivudual...
Anyone know the name/artist for this song???
Many of the songs sound like they could be from The Band, except for Clapton's voice. Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel play backup for Clapton, and members of The Band wrote two of the tracks: "Beautiful Thing" and "All Our Past Times." Danko shares lead vocals with Clapton on "All Our Past Times."
There are two outstanding tracks on this cd: "Hello Old Friend" and "Black Summer Rain." "Black Summer Rain" evokes The Band's "It Makes No Difference" both in sound and lyrics ("...and the sun don't shine anymore, and the rain falls down on my door..."). Listen to the two songs one after another and you'll see what I mean.
This album ain't Clapton's greatest but, to me, it's still good and well worth experiencing.
There are several songs of note on this CD.
Sign Language is a duet with Bob Dylan. Over the years Dylan has offered several songs to Clapton. This is the only one they have collaborated on. Sign Language is not a great song, but I find it very interesting to hear Dylan and Clapton sing together.
County Jail Blues is another strong effort and has slide guitar.
At this point in Clapton's career we had not heard much slide guitar. It has a Mississippi Delta blues flavor that I love.
All Our Past Times is another duet with Rick Danko.
Clapton at this time was listening to country music and it shows throughout the album.
Double Trouble is another strong piece that appears on this CD.
Clapton in my mind is at his best with slow blues and this is no exception.
This is not his best, but a solid effort.
If you have never heard Clapton before this would not be a good place to start. This is for people like me who are really into Clapton.
I think Head East's second and third albums, "Get Yourself Up" and "Gettin Lucky" were their best, and the most under-represented on the otherwise decent 20th Century Masters CD. While "Get Yourself Up" is still not available on CD, "Gettin' Lucky" is the first half of this CD. Boyd was at the top of his game with the keyboards and synthesizers, Somerville was great with both acoustic guitar and the power chords, and the entire album is clean-sounding and more importantly, re-mastered well. Best tunes are the title track with the snarling organ, "Back In My Own Hands" with the aforementioned acoustic and synthesizers and my favorite, "Call to Arms and Legs"; a once-dated but somehow relevant-again environmental message but more impotantly, about as hard-charging a tune they've ever done. You want to turn that one up loud, women, children and dogs be damned.
Their eponymous (I love that word) fourth album is the back half of this CD, and not quite as strong as "Gettin' Lucky" as they de-emphasized the keyboards and synthesizers for guitar power (the further and largely unsatisfactory changes seen in the subsequent "A Different Kind of Crazy", I think, was a precursor toward this band's demise). However, it still works well if you're a fan. This album contained Russ Ballard's "Since You Been Gone", the only Head East tune you ever hear on the radio other than "Never Been Any Reason". Other good tracks include "Open Up the Door", "Man I Wanna Be" and "Dance Away Lover". This album has a lot of upbeat lyrics with some spiritually-tinged numbers, perhaps a precursor to Schlitt's later career as a member of the Christian rock band Petra.
You have to be a fan, but if you are, this is a must-have.
This is precisely right.
But the band--though it has many influences--is not at all derivative.
The vocals in general and harmonies in particular are thrilling and never overdone.
The melodies are long, complex, and well-thought-out.
The bass is driven and sounds like Chris Squire.
The drumming is relentless and yet modulated and interesting.
All in all, best CD I have heard (prog or non-prog) in quite a while.
Of course, those of you who are familiar with early Pink Floyd will recognize the Floydian references in at least two song titles, Bullets Dominae and Bright Ambassadors of Morning (from the song Echoes). This is not to say that these guys are merely aping Pink Floyd, because they're not at all. The use of male and female vocals gives it distinction from direct comparison. However, don't make the mistake of thinking its another goth band, which also feature male and female lead vocals. No one singer takes center stage here, both male and female are intertwined, and blend perfectly with each other; both are competant vocalists (no acclimation period required).
Also used throughout is mass choir vocal sections, whether its actually a mass choir or multi-tracking vocals, its a stunning effect. Couple this with a band that very adept at delicate, etherial sounscaping as well as dramatic, symphonic rock, and you have a spectacular prog album. Amazingly enough, as bombastic as the some musical passages are, it doesn't come across as over-the-top theatrical, like with some similar music (Nightwish comes to mind), rather it remains quite organic sounding.
This album is a throwback to a time when an album was an artistic statement, when album flow and feel was as important as the musical contents. Fans of Porcupine Tree or any other Steve Wilson project might find this their cup of tea. Any fan of early Pink Floyd should like this as well. This isn't a band in search of a 'sound', they come across as a band who are playing music they feel. The only question now is how on earth will they follow this stunning debut. Highly recommended.
The fourth track, "The Ambassadors of Morning", is a solid representative of the full album. It clocks in at a little over 12 minutes; blending numerous musical statements, from the Celtic folk parts to semi-electronic and analog synth work, to ambient atmospherics, to both male and female harmonies often sung in counterpoint, to classic rock guitar nuances. The song starts off with subtle keyboards while you can hear lots of sample sounds happening in the background. Far back in the mix, female vocalists hum wordless melodies before a heavier synth layer is introduced. This is followed by a very folky segment mixed with ambience and could make for a great movie soundtrack. The ambience generated by the keyboards is a testimony to the band's love for Pink Floyd. However, as the four-part harmonies kick off, the song turns into post-pop tune with great melodic sensibility. The multi-vocals take a back seat when the first chorus hits the tune with a very repetitive lyrical approach sung by deep, clean male vocals. Eventually the melody reaches its end and another lengthy instrumental section follows with lots of wind effects and sparse synth notes flying around. A grungy Tool can be felt before male and female vocals begin to sing in counterpoint and lead into the second big chorus that is repeated over and over until the last second of the piece.
The other songs are also composed similarly, always injected with a multitude of similar sounds, but when put together, they form these easy-listening pieces which indicate a promising future for this band. The first song, "Aeropause", evokes Pink Floyd with its droning rhythm and slide guitar. Three members in the band play guitar, and that culminates in a wide-ranging sonic pulse, especially on "Apprentice of the Universe". Also, the "dreamy" feel of the whole album fits the concept. Obviously, the band is quite interested in the phenomen of dreams and their interpretation, and that feel is perfectly captured on the whole album. That said, the avid Floyd, Zeppelin or The Cure fans may question the songs' validity, and to an extent, they may have a point. It's great the band wants to mix all these genres, but doing it right is more important.
The production done by Paul Northfield (Gentle Riant, Rush) is amazing; he's rendered an incredible sonic intensity on this album.
Much has been made of PRR's vocals. There are subtle harmonies, and the layering of the male and female vox is striking at times, but the lyrical phrasing is redundant and boring. There's an almost chant-like feel to it, a very plainsong styled approach. The phrasing is so similar from tune to tune that a certain sameness sinks in, defeating the effect of the instrumental artistry. Singing across the instrumental phrase, not along with it, might help next time. And, please, vary phrasing song to song!
The problem for me was that the band had been hyped by the on-line progressive rock community, perhaps to an unrealistic degree... maybe there was no way they could have lived up to the created expectations.
Still, it's listenable, new, "progressive" rock, and if you enjoy the bands mentioned above, you may enjoy PRR.
Definitely an album to purchase if you're even momentarily interested in the mid-'90's tail end of the "emo/post hardcore" movement.
As for the guy who suggested that the EP was better than this full-length, don't believe it. Get this, and dig in.
Their drummer has become a member of Jets to Brazil, one of the most praised bands in the music world, by not only emo fans but various others. Texas is the Reason is a very good, influential, unique band. This album is definitely top notch and worth a listen for anyone who can appreciate music.
Luther has always been an underrated songwriter, and this album should have changed that. From the soaring anguish of the title song, to the understated sentiment of the lovely "So Amazing," Give Me The Reason contains some of Luther's best written songs. He also continues to strike the perfect balance between production, song, and performance, as evidenced on the sputtering "I Really Didn't Mean It." Everything also comes together flawlessly on the delightfully frantic "Stop To Love," which recalls the sound of early Motown, yet has a modern spin all it's own.
Luther also performs a duet with dancer/actor Gregory Hines that is possibly the album's brightest highlight. There is a surprising chemistry between the voices of Vandross and Hines that is at the core of the touching, melodic "There's Nothing Better Than Love," which really transforms the song into a heart-felt stunner. Luther also adds another Bacharach/David composition to his catalog with his jazzy rendition of "Anyone Who Had A Heart," which stands tall with even the best of the Vandross covers. One of his most enjoyable albums, GIVE ME THE REASON represents Luther at his prime.
Ok, so theres not much experimentation with vocals, but who cares!? the music is great, and to be honest, where metal is concerned, the music is soooo much more important then the vocals or lyrics.
Anyone who loves metal, buy this.
melnie c really gave it her best in this cd. im real excited
that the spice girls are gonna get back together july 2006.
it has a some rock music in it too if anybody out there likes
rock music.
Here It Comes Again- A slow, but very enjoyable song to listen to!
Reason- The best ballad on Reason by far!
Lose Myself In You- Horrible. Not fun and highly unenjoyable.
On The Horizon- My favorite song on 'Reason'. Very fun and enjoyable.
Positively Somewhere- Another one of my favorites. A good song and the lyrics are amazing.
Melt- An OK song but definitely should've not been released. Not a good single if you're trying to get people to buy your album.
Do I- The only other good ballad worth listening to.
Soul Boy- Pathetic. I don't even know how that song got onto a CD. Good thing that was the only song Mel C didn't write.
Water- Another song worth listening to. It gets old after a while though.
Home- Not a very good ballad and definetley no worth listening to. So Depressing!!!
Let's Love- Now we're getting back to her roots. Lovin' it!
Yeh Yeh Yeh- My 2nd favorite song. Theses are the songs she should do all the time.
I've just heard her new single "Next Best Superstar" and thank god she learned. Melanie C's back bitches! I've bought her new Cd "Beautiful Intentions" already!
The recent release of Melanie C's latest effort, "Beautiful Intentions", shows Melanie has come into her own as a glamorous and feminine (but still strong in spirit) rocker. Her second album "Reason" falls somewhere in between the sparkly melodies of "Northern Star" and the harsh honesty of "Beautiful Intentions". Clearly, Melanie's singing is far more impressive on "Reason" than on her debut. The melodies are laid back, and most of the songs featured on the album would sit comfortably in the adult contemporary genre. There's a charming closeness surrounding "Reason"; somehow, the songs seem familiar upon hearing them for the first time. This familiarity, though extremely inviting at times, can often seem somewhat uninspired and, dare I say it, boring. However, Melanie's song writing is to be commended, and in particular, her lyrics are insightful and thought provoking.
Most of the tunes on "Reason" adopt a sunny and positive vibe. Even the sad songs have silver linings of hope and optimism. "Lose Myself in You" and "Positively Somewhere" both come to the conclusion that it's ok to be uncertain of what the future holds, whether it's in a romantic relationship or at the turning point of ones life. "Melt" and "Water" both have simple but gorgeous introductions, including acoustic guitars and subtle backing chords. Most songs have a lazy-summer-day disposition, but there are several moments of glory on "Reason", including the peppy and inspirational "On The Horizon", which features brass instruments and has a very infectious beat. Other favorites include the soulful and relaxing "Do I", with some of Melanie's best vocals on the album (her lower range sounds beautiful here). In "Let's Love" we get a sample of what was to come with Melanie's newest album "Beautiful Intentions"; it's easily the hardest rocking song on the album, with strong electric guitars and a lyrical intensity. Perhaps the best moment of the album comes with "Home", featuring Melanie's vocals stretching successfully from soft and lush to loud and commanding. The musical production in the song is also worth mentioning; there's a lovely balance of guitars, sparkly keyboards and intense chords.
Overall, "Reason" is a soothing sound to the ears. It isn't very innovative, but it sounds comfortable. The album's flow is much smoother than "Northern Star" and the lyrics are more pleasant to listen to. In spite of all that, I would still recommend "Northern Star" over this. "Reason" is so laid back; it's less impressive and more simplistic. Even though the album shines as a whole, emotionally moving and climactic moments are few and far between. If you really want to go for an emotional ride, I'd recommend Melanie's newest album "Beautiful Intentions". But these lighthearted tunes make this album an avenue worth exploring.
Here It Comes Again is quite cool and powerful, On The Horizon is a feel-good sunny tune and Positively Somewhere is ok but she could have done a lot better.
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A Momentary Lapse of Reason
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ASIN: B000002C1W Release Date: 1997-12-16 |
Tracks:
- Signs Of Life
- Learning To Fly
- The Dogs Of War
- One Slip
- On The Turning Away
- Yet Another Movie (6a Round And Around)
- A New Machine (Part 1)
- Terminal Frost
- A New Machine (Part 2)
- Sorrow
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Though many predicted that Roger Waters's acrimonious split with the band after 1983's aptly named Final Cut would ultimately spell the end of Pink Floyd, the remaining band members confounded pundits by extending their status as classic rock's most ponderous dinosaurs into the 1990s and beyond. And if the title was a gentle jab at Waters after a years-long legal struggle over the Floyd moniker, the music was all too familiar; some would say even formulaic. And lest anyone doubted that the absence of Waters's dour soul would lighten things up a bit, guitarist and post facto leader Dave Gilmour gamely took on the Mantle of Conscience for topics ranging from the cold war ("The Dogs of War") to yuppie self-indulgence ("On the Turning Away"). And if this album sometimes evokes an uncomfortable feeling of a band on autopilot, it's one that can still turn out the likes of the anthemic "Learning to Fly" on cruise control. --Jerry McCulleyCustomer Reviews:
Excellent!.......2007-07-04
they were trying to sound like Pink Floyd.......2007-06-15
Oh, that lapse was more than momentary..........2007-06-14
It's hard for me to tell what the album's lowest low is. I know I hate the mechanical hit Learning to Fly. But that's not all. The Dogs of War was voted as Pink Floyd's worst song ever, and I must say I agree. Basically it's a pathetic attempt to rewrite the classic Dogs - even the titles are similar! Give me a break here, guys! Arguably even worse than that is Signs of Life (which could very well win the "Joe Strummer Most Ironic Title Ever" award), the rather awkward On the Turning Way, and the A New Machine/Terminal Frost/A New Machine suite. I guess the closing Sorrow is okay - good guitar part, processed and mid-'80s as it is, and I like the lyrics just fine, but no way it's a nine-minute song, you know? And is that a DRUM MACHINE I hear?
Momentary Lapse hasn't aged very well, and like the following Division Bell it was a very bad idea. Thankfully, Pink Floyd's '70s output was so good that this will never tarnish their deserved reputation as rock legends. But that doesn't keep it from being arguably PF's worst.
Pink Floyd Return With A Vengeance But In Reality A David Gilmour Solo Album In All But Name.......2007-05-23
don't we all occasionally have a momentary lapse of reason?.......2007-05-09
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The Reason
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ASIN: B0000DZFKY Release Date: 2003-12-09 |
Tracks:
- Same Direction
- Out Of Control
- What Happened To Us?
- Escape
- Just One
- Lucky
- From The Heart
- The Reason
- Let It Out
- Unaffected
- Never There
- Disappear
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Includes Two UK Only Bonus Tracks, "Never Saw it Coming" and "Out of Control" Video.Customer Reviews:
Never get tired of it.......2007-07-24
The Reason.......2006-12-03
I imagine the band would sound awesome live, and I can only hope to see them live in Australia some day. If you are thinking about buying this CD, I highly recommend it. It will not go down as one of the greatest albums of all time or anuthing like that, and nor will the band be remembered as legends of rock n' roll, but this is high quality music, and an album which is good to listen too from beginning to end.
"So what should I do, just lay next to you as though I'm unaffected?".......2006-05-08
The first two tracks are both singles and fit very well into Hoobastank's pattern. Pleasant singing, a bit of shouting thrown in, crisp musicianship, catchy choruses. "What Happened To Us?" has a decent guitar part and is one of the band's more passionate songs. "Escape" is a pretty catchy song, like many of the band's. "Lucky" is another of the band's atypical songs with natural sounding guitar strumming. "From the Heart" is another solid song musically. It's hard to find songs by Hoobastank you can't say that about.
There's a bit of a shift in tone after The Reason's title track. "Unaffected" is one of the best songs, it's slower paced than normal for the band and is easy to get caught up in. "Disappear" is another single, and I'm not a huge fan of it, but it shows the band is trying other things. I'm not sure why many rock fans are so down on Hoobastank, it's a little poppier and more accessible to the mainstream than a lot of bands but they still put together a good rock song. In any case, The Reason is a solid follow-up to Hoobastank's first big release.
hoobastank need i say anymore .......2006-02-16
and weepin' at the sickly lyrics of "the reason" god when i first heard that song i cried..not because it's a beautiful poetic song with passion and superb word-play it's because it made me nauseous i was ready to spill my guts on the breakfast i'd just ate
are these guys tryin' to be hip or are just marketted to sell
buckle loads of records to the mtv for the price of the decency of rock and roll
i one know it's the second
there name hooba-stank is a double edged sword because
when music fans see the name and cd on their local cd stores
they think "well they've got to be good because they've got stank in their name and any band they purposely puts stank in their name is gonna be bad right?" WRONG
yet if you like it then that's okay we all have different tastes in music and that's what makes un indivudual...
another loser band.......2006-01-22
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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
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ASIN: B00063F8C6 Release Date: 2004-11-16 |
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- Your Love Is King - Will Young
- Stop - Jamelia
- Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue
- Super Duper Love (Are You Diggin' On Me?) - Joss Stone
- Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Mary J. Blige
- Misunderstood - Robbie Williams
- Everlasting Love - Jamie Cullum
- Crazy In Love - Beyonce
- I Eat Dinner (When The Hunger's Gone) - Rufus Wainwright
- I'm Not In Love - 10cc
- Noboyd Does It Better - Carly Simon
- I Believe In A Thing Called Love - The Darkness
- Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton
- We'll Be Together - Sting
- Bridget's Theme - Harry Gregson-Williams
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While it's cast largely in the same musical mold as its winning predecessor, there's a more palpable sense of romantic melancholy wafting through this soundtrack to the further misadventures of Rene Zelwegger's lovably hapless, love-triangulated Bridget. Though still aimed at adult contemporary tastes, it's also imbued with a healthier dose anglocentric cool via tracks like Jamelia's torchy "Stop," Will Young's elegant take on Sade's "Your Love is King," teenaged Alfie contributor Joss Stone's soulful "Super Duper Love" and the ubiquitous Kylie Minogue's teasing "Can't Get You Out of My Head." Mary J. Blige offers up a stark, melodramatic cover of Elton John's "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" while Rufus Wainwright (with Dido) turns Anna McCarrigle's (Wainwright's mother) "I Eat Dinner" into an emotive centerpiece. There are the expected 70's chestnuts (10cc's "I'm Not in Love," "Nobody Does It Better" by Carly Simon, Minnie Ripperton's "Lovin You") and the obligatory superstar remake (Sting and Annie Lennox muscling up his "We'll Be Together"), but a few surprises as well, including the deliciously over-the-top, nouveau glam-rock left turn by The Darkness, "I Believe In A Thing Called Love." --Jerry McCulleyAlbum Description
Fresh from her 2004 Oscar win, Renée Zellweger reprises the title role in the romantic screen comedy Bridget Jones The Edge of Reason. The film also boasts a sensational companion soundtrack from Geffen Records featuring great pop legends and newer rising stars, among them Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Rufus Wainwright & Dido, Carly Simon, Jamie Cullum, Sting & Annie Lennox and more.With Nick Angel serving as music supervisor/executive producer, the soundtrack Bridget Jones The Edge of Reason is a pop music lover's delight. Newly recorded songs appearing on the cd include: a cover of Sade's song "Your Love Is King," by rising U.K. star Will Young; "Misunderstood," a new tune by Robbie Williams; "Everlasting Love," a newly recorded cover by Jamie Cullum, "Stop!," by UK artist Jamelia; Kate McGarrigle's "I Eat Dinner," recorded as a duet by her son Rufus Wainwright & Dido; and a newly recorded version of Sting's "We'll Be Together" by Sting and Annie Lennox. Other songs on the soundtrack include: "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" by Kylie Minogue; "Super Duper Love (Are You Diggin' On Me?)" from Joss Stone; "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" by Mary J Blige; "Crazy In Love" by Beyonce; the classic "I'm Not In Love" by 10CC; Carly Simon's hit "Nobody Does It Better;" "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" from The Darkness; Minnie Ripperton's timeless "Loving You;" and "Bridget's Theme" by Harry Gregson Williams.
Based on the novel by Helen Fielding and directed by Beeban Kidron, Bridget Jones The Edge of Reason stars Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth (all reprising their roles from Bridget Jones's Diary) along with Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones and Jacinda Barrett.
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Great Music.......2007-03-23
Love the movie, but the soundtrack is missing a key song!.......2006-09-28
Anyone know the name/artist for this song???
Enjoyable and Fun!.......2006-03-05
Bridget Jones2 Soundtrack.......2005-08-29
Bridget Jones soundtrack.......2005-08-03
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No Reason to Cry
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ASIN: B000002G8F Release Date: 1996-09-10 |
Tracks:
- Beautiful Thing
- Carnival
- Sign Language
- County Jail Blues
- All Our Past Times
- Hello Old Friend
- Double Trouble
- Innocent Times
- Hungry
- Black Summer Rain
- Last Night
Customer Reviews:
If You Like the Band...........2005-12-18
Many of the songs sound like they could be from The Band, except for Clapton's voice. Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel play backup for Clapton, and members of The Band wrote two of the tracks: "Beautiful Thing" and "All Our Past Times." Danko shares lead vocals with Clapton on "All Our Past Times."
There are two outstanding tracks on this cd: "Hello Old Friend" and "Black Summer Rain." "Black Summer Rain" evokes The Band's "It Makes No Difference" both in sound and lyrics ("...and the sun don't shine anymore, and the rain falls down on my door..."). Listen to the two songs one after another and you'll see what I mean.
This album ain't Clapton's greatest but, to me, it's still good and well worth experiencing.
Hot a career CD, but solid.......2005-11-18
There are several songs of note on this CD.
Sign Language is a duet with Bob Dylan. Over the years Dylan has offered several songs to Clapton. This is the only one they have collaborated on. Sign Language is not a great song, but I find it very interesting to hear Dylan and Clapton sing together.
County Jail Blues is another strong effort and has slide guitar.
At this point in Clapton's career we had not heard much slide guitar. It has a Mississippi Delta blues flavor that I love.
All Our Past Times is another duet with Rick Danko.
Clapton at this time was listening to country music and it shows throughout the album.
Double Trouble is another strong piece that appears on this CD.
Clapton in my mind is at his best with slow blues and this is no exception.
This is not his best, but a solid effort.
If you have never heard Clapton before this would not be a good place to start. This is for people like me who are really into Clapton.
Some Reason To Cry (l'm Out 12 Bucks For This Album).......2005-10-22
Some great flashes. Not totally uninspired .......2005-07-24
THE MUSIC TRIES TO AROUSE, BUT GOES BLAH... TOO MANY DRINKS.......2003-12-07
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Head East/Gettin' Lucky
Head East Manufacturer: Hip-O Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000BQP12A Release Date: 2006-11-13 |
Product Description
The Midwest has turned out some great rock bands in its time, working bands, no-nonsense bands that rock hard for their days pay. Head East is right up there on the list. Known by most for their widely-anthologized classic rock radio staple Never Been Any Reason, they never quite got their props outside their home territory for the great body of work they created during the late Seventies and early Eighties. Wed like to redress that wrong, at least in a small way, by releasing 1977s Getting Lucky and 1978s Head East for the first time anywhere on compact disc. The music still sounds phenomenal, thanks in part to a careful remastering from the original tapes by Universal Masterings Erick Labson. New notes have been penned by noted critic Scott Schinder for this release as well. But when all is said and done, it comes down to the tunes. We defy you to sit still when Call To Arms And Legs comes rockin out of the subwoofer. The acoustic guitar opening of Back In My Hands sounds as crisp and clear as if Mike Somerville were in the room with you, and Roger Boyds trademark synth lines sizzle right through the mix. And these guys had a great insight into one of the key elements of rock: they knew how to have a good time while they were playing, and they were able to convey it to the audience. These are park-your-Trans-Am, knock-back-a-couple-of-beers and party-all-night-long records. We could use more of them.Customer Reviews:
Two excellent albums on one CD.......2005-12-15
Finally!.......2005-11-15
I think Head East's second and third albums, "Get Yourself Up" and "Gettin Lucky" were their best, and the most under-represented on the otherwise decent 20th Century Masters CD. While "Get Yourself Up" is still not available on CD, "Gettin' Lucky" is the first half of this CD. Boyd was at the top of his game with the keyboards and synthesizers, Somerville was great with both acoustic guitar and the power chords, and the entire album is clean-sounding and more importantly, re-mastered well. Best tunes are the title track with the snarling organ, "Back In My Own Hands" with the aforementioned acoustic and synthesizers and my favorite, "Call to Arms and Legs"; a once-dated but somehow relevant-again environmental message but more impotantly, about as hard-charging a tune they've ever done. You want to turn that one up loud, women, children and dogs be damned.
Their eponymous (I love that word) fourth album is the back half of this CD, and not quite as strong as "Gettin' Lucky" as they de-emphasized the keyboards and synthesizers for guitar power (the further and largely unsatisfactory changes seen in the subsequent "A Different Kind of Crazy", I think, was a precursor toward this band's demise). However, it still works well if you're a fan. This album contained Russ Ballard's "Since You Been Gone", the only Head East tune you ever hear on the radio other than "Never Been Any Reason". Other good tracks include "Open Up the Door", "Man I Wanna Be" and "Dance Away Lover". This album has a lot of upbeat lyrics with some spiritually-tinged numbers, perhaps a precursor to Schlitt's later career as a member of the Christian rock band Petra.
You have to be a fan, but if you are, this is a must-have.
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The Dark Third
Pure Reason Revolution Manufacturer: Red Int / Red Ink ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000G2YD3C Release Date: 2006-07-25 |
Tracks:
- Aeropause
- Goshen's Remains
- Apprentice Of The Universe
- The Bright Ambassadors Of Morning
- Nimos & Tambos
- Voices In Winter / In The Realms Of The Divine
- Bullitts Dominae
- Arrival / The Intention Craft
- He Tried To Show The Magic / Ambassadors Return
Customer Reviews:
Deliriously Good.......2007-07-08
This is precisely right.
But the band--though it has many influences--is not at all derivative.
The vocals in general and harmonies in particular are thrilling and never overdone.
The melodies are long, complex, and well-thought-out.
The bass is driven and sounds like Chris Squire.
The drumming is relentless and yet modulated and interesting.
All in all, best CD I have heard (prog or non-prog) in quite a while.
Bright ambassadors of the future.......2007-05-23
Of course, those of you who are familiar with early Pink Floyd will recognize the Floydian references in at least two song titles, Bullets Dominae and Bright Ambassadors of Morning (from the song Echoes). This is not to say that these guys are merely aping Pink Floyd, because they're not at all. The use of male and female vocals gives it distinction from direct comparison. However, don't make the mistake of thinking its another goth band, which also feature male and female lead vocals. No one singer takes center stage here, both male and female are intertwined, and blend perfectly with each other; both are competant vocalists (no acclimation period required).
Also used throughout is mass choir vocal sections, whether its actually a mass choir or multi-tracking vocals, its a stunning effect. Couple this with a band that very adept at delicate, etherial sounscaping as well as dramatic, symphonic rock, and you have a spectacular prog album. Amazingly enough, as bombastic as the some musical passages are, it doesn't come across as over-the-top theatrical, like with some similar music (Nightwish comes to mind), rather it remains quite organic sounding.
This album is a throwback to a time when an album was an artistic statement, when album flow and feel was as important as the musical contents. Fans of Porcupine Tree or any other Steve Wilson project might find this their cup of tea. Any fan of early Pink Floyd should like this as well. This isn't a band in search of a 'sound', they come across as a band who are playing music they feel. The only question now is how on earth will they follow this stunning debut. Highly recommended.
Challenging debut album. .......2007-05-16
The fourth track, "The Ambassadors of Morning", is a solid representative of the full album. It clocks in at a little over 12 minutes; blending numerous musical statements, from the Celtic folk parts to semi-electronic and analog synth work, to ambient atmospherics, to both male and female harmonies often sung in counterpoint, to classic rock guitar nuances. The song starts off with subtle keyboards while you can hear lots of sample sounds happening in the background. Far back in the mix, female vocalists hum wordless melodies before a heavier synth layer is introduced. This is followed by a very folky segment mixed with ambience and could make for a great movie soundtrack. The ambience generated by the keyboards is a testimony to the band's love for Pink Floyd. However, as the four-part harmonies kick off, the song turns into post-pop tune with great melodic sensibility. The multi-vocals take a back seat when the first chorus hits the tune with a very repetitive lyrical approach sung by deep, clean male vocals. Eventually the melody reaches its end and another lengthy instrumental section follows with lots of wind effects and sparse synth notes flying around. A grungy Tool can be felt before male and female vocals begin to sing in counterpoint and lead into the second big chorus that is repeated over and over until the last second of the piece.
The other songs are also composed similarly, always injected with a multitude of similar sounds, but when put together, they form these easy-listening pieces which indicate a promising future for this band. The first song, "Aeropause", evokes Pink Floyd with its droning rhythm and slide guitar. Three members in the band play guitar, and that culminates in a wide-ranging sonic pulse, especially on "Apprentice of the Universe". Also, the "dreamy" feel of the whole album fits the concept. Obviously, the band is quite interested in the phenomen of dreams and their interpretation, and that feel is perfectly captured on the whole album. That said, the avid Floyd, Zeppelin or The Cure fans may question the songs' validity, and to an extent, they may have a point. It's great the band wants to mix all these genres, but doing it right is more important.
The production done by Paul Northfield (Gentle Riant, Rush) is amazing; he's rendered an incredible sonic intensity on this album.
The true future of Prog.......2007-05-09
Derivative but Tasty.......2006-11-04
Much has been made of PRR's vocals. There are subtle harmonies, and the layering of the male and female vox is striking at times, but the lyrical phrasing is redundant and boring. There's an almost chant-like feel to it, a very plainsong styled approach. The phrasing is so similar from tune to tune that a certain sameness sinks in, defeating the effect of the instrumental artistry. Singing across the instrumental phrase, not along with it, might help next time. And, please, vary phrasing song to song!
The problem for me was that the band had been hyped by the on-line progressive rock community, perhaps to an unrealistic degree... maybe there was no way they could have lived up to the created expectations.
Still, it's listenable, new, "progressive" rock, and if you enjoy the bands mentioned above, you may enjoy PRR.
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Do You Know Who You Are?
Texas Is the Reason Manufacturer: Revelation ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000000TCT Release Date: 1996-04-30 |
Tracks:
- Johnny On The Spot
- The Magic Bullet Theory
- Nickel Wound
- There's No Way I Can Talk Myself Out Of This One Tonight (The Drinking Song)
- Something To Forget (Version II)
- Do You Know Who You Are?
- Back And To The Left
- The Day's Refrain
- A Jack With One Eye
Product Description
1. Johnny On The Spot
2. The Magic Bullet Theory
3. Nickel Wound
4. There's No Way I Can Talk Myself Out Of This One Tonight
5. Something To Forget
6. Do You Know Who You Are?
7. Back And To The Left
8. The Day's Refrain
9. A Jack With One Eye
Format: CD
Customer Reviews:
It's never quite let me go........2007-03-13
Definitely an album to purchase if you're even momentarily interested in the mid-'90's tail end of the "emo/post hardcore" movement.
As for the guy who suggested that the EP was better than this full-length, don't believe it. Get this, and dig in.
Solid..............2005-06-24
One album I can't stop listening to........2005-06-08
not relevant in 2005..........2005-03-27
A Classic.......2004-06-20
Their drummer has become a member of Jets to Brazil, one of the most praised bands in the music world, by not only emo fans but various others. Texas is the Reason is a very good, influential, unique band. This album is definitely top notch and worth a listen for anyone who can appreciate music.
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Give Me the Reason
Luther Vandross Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues
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ASIN: B00005MKE0 Release Date: 2001-07-24 |
Tracks:
- Stop To Love
- See Me
- I Gave It Up (When I Fell In Love)
- So Amazing
- Give Me The Reason
- There's Nothing Better Than Love
- I Really Didn't Mean It
- Because It's Really Love
- Anyone Who Had A Heart
Customer Reviews:
Sometimes There's Nothing Better Then Luther.......2007-03-22
Luther is and always will be the man.......2006-12-14
We'll miss u Luther..........2005-10-03
Another winner.......2004-10-14
Luther has always been an underrated songwriter, and this album should have changed that. From the soaring anguish of the title song, to the understated sentiment of the lovely "So Amazing," Give Me The Reason contains some of Luther's best written songs. He also continues to strike the perfect balance between production, song, and performance, as evidenced on the sputtering "I Really Didn't Mean It." Everything also comes together flawlessly on the delightfully frantic "Stop To Love," which recalls the sound of early Motown, yet has a modern spin all it's own.
Luther also performs a duet with dancer/actor Gregory Hines that is possibly the album's brightest highlight. There is a surprising chemistry between the voices of Vandross and Hines that is at the core of the touching, melodic "There's Nothing Better Than Love," which really transforms the song into a heart-felt stunner. Luther also adds another Bacharach/David composition to his catalog with his jazzy rendition of "Anyone Who Had A Heart," which stands tall with even the best of the Vandross covers. One of his most enjoyable albums, GIVE ME THE REASON represents Luther at his prime.
A fun album.......2004-04-30
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The Impossibility of Reason
Chimaira Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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Punk Revival
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ASIN: B000093I3F Release Date: 2003-05-13 |
Tracks:
- Cleansation
- Impossibility of Reason
- Pictures in the Gold Room
- Power Trip
- Down Again
- Pure Hatred
- Dehumanizing Process
- Crawl
- Stigmurder
- Eyes of a Criminal
- Overlooked
- Implements of Destruction
Customer Reviews:
Their best cd to date 3/20/07.......2007-03-21
Sophomore slump? I don't think so!.......2007-02-02
No what i was expecting.......2006-11-03
Excellent!.......2006-10-06
Powerful, heavy and totally brilliant heavy metal album..........2006-07-13
Ok, so theres not much experimentation with vocals, but who cares!? the music is great, and to be honest, where metal is concerned, the music is soooo much more important then the vocals or lyrics.
Anyone who loves metal, buy this.
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Reason
Melanie C Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B00008G9GJ Release Date: 2003-03-31 |
Tracks:
- Here It Comes Again
- Reason
- Lose Myself In You
- On The Horizon
- Positively Somewhere
- Melt
- Do I
- Soul Boy
- Water
- Home
- Let's Love
- Yeh, Yeh, Yeh
Album Description
Melanie C is back with 'Reason', the follow-up to her multi-platinum debut 'Northern Star' (1999). An album that shows her displaying a new vocal warmth & maturity, she has teamed up with a stellar collection of songwriters & producers this time to create an album that is certainly not the work of a manufactured pop puppet. Melanie's raft of collaborators include Gregg Alexander (New Radicals, Ronan Keating), Marius De Vries (Madonna), Dr Robert of the Blow Monkeys, & David Arnold (Bjork). Melanie has also got back in the studio with the man who was behind her first ever number one as an artist - Matt Rowe, writer of the Spice Girl's 'Wannabe'. Includes the single 'Here It Comes Again'. 12 tracks. Virgin. 2003.Album Details
The Most Successful Ex-spice Girl Returns with her Second Solo Album. Her Maturation as an Artist is Plainly Evident on These Tracks, as She Has Metamorphosized from her Dance Pop Diva Cocoon and Emerged as a First Class Pop Singer. All this is Due in Part to her Choices of Producers on this Album, Including Gregg Alexander (Late of New Radicals and Fresh from Producing Former Boyzone Lead Ronan Keating), Dr. Robert (Of Blow Monkeys Fame), Marius De Vries (Madonna), David Arnold (Bjork, Natacha Atlas) and Original Spice Girls Producer Matt Rowe. Expert Stylists have also Helped her Create an Alluring "Girl Next Door" Look, with Provocative Photography Gracing the Cover Art. A Five Star Effort to Jettison Sporty to the Hearts of the Masses.Customer Reviews:
one of melanie c's greatest albums........2005-11-23
melnie c really gave it her best in this cd. im real excited
that the spice girls are gonna get back together july 2006.
it has a some rock music in it too if anybody out there likes
rock music.
Just A Good Artist .......2005-07-02
She could've done better!.......2005-06-06
Here It Comes Again- A slow, but very enjoyable song to listen to!
Reason- The best ballad on Reason by far!
Lose Myself In You- Horrible. Not fun and highly unenjoyable.
On The Horizon- My favorite song on 'Reason'. Very fun and enjoyable.
Positively Somewhere- Another one of my favorites. A good song and the lyrics are amazing.
Melt- An OK song but definitely should've not been released. Not a good single if you're trying to get people to buy your album.
Do I- The only other good ballad worth listening to.
Soul Boy- Pathetic. I don't even know how that song got onto a CD. Good thing that was the only song Mel C didn't write.
Water- Another song worth listening to. It gets old after a while though.
Home- Not a very good ballad and definetley no worth listening to. So Depressing!!!
Let's Love- Now we're getting back to her roots. Lovin' it!
Yeh Yeh Yeh- My 2nd favorite song. Theses are the songs she should do all the time.
I've just heard her new single "Next Best Superstar" and thank god she learned. Melanie C's back bitches! I've bought her new Cd "Beautiful Intentions" already!
Thoughtful but Somewhat Bland.......2005-05-02
The recent release of Melanie C's latest effort, "Beautiful Intentions", shows Melanie has come into her own as a glamorous and feminine (but still strong in spirit) rocker. Her second album "Reason" falls somewhere in between the sparkly melodies of "Northern Star" and the harsh honesty of "Beautiful Intentions". Clearly, Melanie's singing is far more impressive on "Reason" than on her debut. The melodies are laid back, and most of the songs featured on the album would sit comfortably in the adult contemporary genre. There's a charming closeness surrounding "Reason"; somehow, the songs seem familiar upon hearing them for the first time. This familiarity, though extremely inviting at times, can often seem somewhat uninspired and, dare I say it, boring. However, Melanie's song writing is to be commended, and in particular, her lyrics are insightful and thought provoking.
Most of the tunes on "Reason" adopt a sunny and positive vibe. Even the sad songs have silver linings of hope and optimism. "Lose Myself in You" and "Positively Somewhere" both come to the conclusion that it's ok to be uncertain of what the future holds, whether it's in a romantic relationship or at the turning point of ones life. "Melt" and "Water" both have simple but gorgeous introductions, including acoustic guitars and subtle backing chords. Most songs have a lazy-summer-day disposition, but there are several moments of glory on "Reason", including the peppy and inspirational "On The Horizon", which features brass instruments and has a very infectious beat. Other favorites include the soulful and relaxing "Do I", with some of Melanie's best vocals on the album (her lower range sounds beautiful here). In "Let's Love" we get a sample of what was to come with Melanie's newest album "Beautiful Intentions"; it's easily the hardest rocking song on the album, with strong electric guitars and a lyrical intensity. Perhaps the best moment of the album comes with "Home", featuring Melanie's vocals stretching successfully from soft and lush to loud and commanding. The musical production in the song is also worth mentioning; there's a lovely balance of guitars, sparkly keyboards and intense chords.
Overall, "Reason" is a soothing sound to the ears. It isn't very innovative, but it sounds comfortable. The album's flow is much smoother than "Northern Star" and the lyrics are more pleasant to listen to. In spite of all that, I would still recommend "Northern Star" over this. "Reason" is so laid back; it's less impressive and more simplistic. Even though the album shines as a whole, emotionally moving and climactic moments are few and far between. If you really want to go for an emotional ride, I'd recommend Melanie's newest album "Beautiful Intentions". But these lighthearted tunes make this album an avenue worth exploring.
Absolute rubbish! :-(.......2005-05-02
Here It Comes Again is quite cool and powerful, On The Horizon is a feel-good sunny tune and Positively Somewhere is ok but she could have done a lot better.
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