Boy (I Need You), Pt. 2 [CD-single] [Import]

1. Album Version

2. Remix Ft. Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, Jimmy Jones And Freeway (Radio Edit)

Boy (I Need You), Pt. 2,Mariah Carey,Universal Int'l,Pop,R&B,Soul/R & B

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Average customer rating: not music nothing nada and not even nada surf move along now people To Infinity and Beyond Skip this one.. Sellouts?....No. Dissapeared off the radar?....uh no. Follow up to a great debut?....Yes! FOB RULZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111

Infinity on High Fall Out Boy Manufacturer: Island Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | 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: The Black Parade From Under the Cork Tree It Won't Be Soon Before Long The Best Damn Thing [CLEAN] Minutes to Midnight ASIN: B000LC4ZIK Release Date: 2007-02-06

Tracks:

1. Thriller
2. The Take Over, The Break's Over
3. This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race
4. I'm Like A Lawyer With The Way I'm Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You)
5. Hum Hallelujah
6. Golden
7. Thnks Fr Th Mmrs
8. Don't You Know Who I Think I Am?
9. The (After) Life Of The Party
10. The Carpal Tunnel Of Love
11. Bang The Doldrums
12. Fame-Infamy
13. You're Crashing, But You're No Wave
14. I've Got All This Ringing In My Ears And None On My Fingers

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After the success of From Under the Cork Tree, Fall Out Boy earned the right to indulge their whims. Fortunately, their instincts tend to serve them well (not counting those infamous cell-phone photos). On their most adventurous album, Def Jam prez Jay-Z introduces "Thriller," while Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds produces groove-heavy hit "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" and "Thnks fr th Mmrs." A few new flourishes aside, however, like guitarist Joe Trohman's Metallica moves on "Thriller," the Chicago-bred band remains true to their punk-pop roots, even if vocalist Patrick Stump sounds like Mr. Sexyback on "This Ain't a Scene" and "I'm like a Lawyer with the Way I'm Always Trying to Get You Off (Me + You)." You can thank bass player/songwriter Pete Wentz for the unwieldy song titles. As he explains in "Fame < Infamy," "I am God's gift / Why would he bless me with such wit without a conscience." Whether spicing up their recipe with R&B swagger or playing it straight, FOB are at their best when they crank up the volume. Hence, the piano-based "Golden" is the weakest track on an otherwise solid outing. Hey, maybe they just wanted to see what a stadium looks like bathed in the glow of a thousand lighters. Taking its title from a letter Vincent Van Gogh sent to his brother Theo ("Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high"), Fall Out Boy's fourth seems likely to follow its predecessor into the platinum stratosphere. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Reviews:

not music nothing nada and not even nada surf move along now people.......2007-07-22

the most overhyped album of the century next to chumbawumba and the titanic soundtrack. no creativity here and the music just plain is horrible, nonsense takes on a new meaning with these posers. Almost as bad as system of a down but dummer than justin timberlake. do not waste your money and if you want talent look elsewhere. hard to believe people even buy this junk.

To Infinity and Beyond.......2007-07-10

The follow-up to Fall Out Boy's breakout "From Under the Cork Tree" finds them infused with a new-found confidence and an arena rock cockiness. Fortunately for them, they manage to aim for the Stadium Nose-Bleed seats and succeed. From the opening braggadocio of their label Prez Jay-Z to the funky beats that undercoat "I'm Like A Lawyer..." (produced by none other than Babyface Edmonds) to quoting Leonard Cohen in "Hum Hallelujah," Pete Wentz shows he and his mates have no intention of playing it passive.

They also come up with hooks a-plenty. The slapping drum and bass that kicks "The Take Over The Breaks Over" is irresistible. The hit "This Ain't A Scene It's An Arms Race" will have you football cheering and stamping your feet in no time flat. There are so many memorable moments on this CD that pointing them out is beyond the point...they just craft themselves elegantly into each song. The Choir in "You're Breaking But You're No Wave" is probably my personal favorite.

Be that as it may, there are times when the band teeters close to smart-aleky. Especially the unwieldy song titles and frequent self-referencing. There is a touch of the clever-clever here that makes me wonder if the band can transcend "being poster boys for the scene" (as they sing in "Thriller") in the way My Chemical Romance did on "The Black Parade." But for the 14 catchy rocking tunes on "Infinity On High," Fall Out Boy show that they are hungry for more.

Besides, any band that can work both The Simpsons and Vincent VanGogh into their overall view is OK by me.

Skip this one.........2007-07-06

Just buy the singles that you like on the radio. This album is crap. I dont know why they put JayZ in there and most of the critical reviews on amazon pretty much summed it up. I really believe some people are frocing themselves to like this album.

Sellouts?....No. Dissapeared off the radar?....uh no. Follow up to a great debut?....Yes!.......2007-07-03

What can I say? I love this album to death! I've been a FOB fan since early 2005. Now that's not reeeeally a long time, since that's when they kinda started to get noticed. I wish I was there from the start, but personally, if you didn't live in the Greater Chicago area, I think maybe that would have been a bit hard. (Hey. I might be TOTALLY wrong).
Anyway. Great hooks, Great melodies, Great lyrics (which don't really have a "plot" or "story" to 'em, but hey who cares!). One million out of ten. And will ALWAYS be in my top 3 albums ever.

FOB RULZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111.......2007-06-18

Omg FOB iz the best emo baNd there iz!!! this cd rocks as much as FOB duz lolzZzZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! especially thnks fr th mmrs that title iz just SOOOO deep and meaningful bcuz itz soooo kewl and unique. Omg I just luv FOB!!!1111

Average customer rating: It was GOOD but not WONDERFUL Wonderful World BEAUTIFUL MUSIC FROM HAWAII'S BEST NATIVE SON WHAT!! it is a good cd

Wonderful World Israel Iz Kamakawiwo'ole Manufacturer: Mountain Apple Company HAWAII & Big Boy Record Company ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Facing Future Ka 'Ano'i In Dis Life Alone in IZ World E Ala E ASIN: B000P1YM2G Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

1. What a Wonderful World
2. 'Ama 'Ama
3. Henehene Kou 'Aka
4. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
5. Morning Dew
6. White Sandy Beach
7. Kaleohano
8. Ka Huila Wai
9. 'Opae E
10. Ke Alo O Iesu
11. 'Ulili E
12. A Hawaiian Like Me

Customer Reviews:

It was GOOD but not WONDERFUL.......2007-07-31

I have almost all of IZs albums and that's the reason I bough this one. It was then, that I realized that it was "arranged" with a big orchestra. I guess it is OK to listen to because his voice and the orchestrations are nice on their own, but I'm not crazy about it because I cannot think they necessarily go toghether well. It is probably just me, but I like his voice and his ukalele sound much better. It is still GOOD, don't get me wrong...but it's just my preference. But I loved the presentation...the cover is beautiful!

Wonderful World.......2007-07-28

The music on this CD is absolutely wonderful. In my opinion, Iz is one of the all time greats, especially for Hawaiian music. I have all of his CD's, and play them over and over. I recommend his albums to everyone. I think once you listen, you will be hooked. Happy Listening.

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC FROM HAWAII'S BEST NATIVE SON.......2007-07-28

I LOVE IZ'S MUSIC! HE SING FROM HIS HEART TO YOUR SOUL. I HAVE MOST OF THE SONGS THAT ARE ON THIS CD HERE ALREADY BUT THIS CD HERE HAS HIM SINGING WITH AN ORCHESTRA. AHH THE MAGIC MIXERS OF OUR TIME. THE ORCHESTRA / IZ WHAT MORE CAN YOU WANT! BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL... A GIFT FROM GOD

WHAT!!.......2007-07-23

Why ANYONE would feel the need the "remake" or add to the music of IZ is way beyond me (other than the obvious - $$$$). Skip this one and pick up any one of his previous albums - Trust me, they're all you'll ever need!

it is a good cd .......2007-07-22

I think that this is a good cd with the music of IZ, it has somewhat of a softer feeling to it.

Average customer rating: This one is strong. Buy this album! A Great Band WIth A Simple Name.... Welcome back Travis Say It Ain't So

The Boy with No Name Travis Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Favourite Worst Nightmare Sky Blue Sky Release the Stars Our Love to Admire New Moon ASIN: B000O77SKY Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. 3 Times And You Lose
2. Selfish Jean
3. Closer
4. Big Chair
5. Battleships
6. Eyes Wide Open
7. My Eyes
8. One Night
9. Under The Moonlight
10. Out In Space
11. Colder
12. New Amsterdam

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Travis seemingly disappeared after the arguably forgettable 12 Memories but the sound of the Scottish group's daydream-pretty guitar rock endured thanks to Keane, Snow Patrol, and especially Coldplay. More than three years later, Travis is playing catch-up with their fifth studio album, The Boy with No Name. Predictably, it's a well-crafted affair, bursting to life with tunes that celebrate life's minor victories such as "Closer," "Battleships," and "My Eyes." But as a comeback effort it feels flawed, let down by both melodies that disappear into the ether as quickly as they come out of the speakers ("One Night," "3 Times You Lose") and those that clumsily attempt to tweak the formula ("Eyes Wide Open," "Selfish Jean"). --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

This one is strong........2007-07-28

I think people are being too hard on this album. If you listen to the last two Colplay albums and the last Keane, you'll hear repetitive simplistic chords and melodies and little variation. And Coldplay has completely forgotten how to write the textured layered music that was so outstanding on Parachutes. Travis hasn't forgotten how to write moody textural music with accessible melodies and I love that. I think Fran Healey's voice is a little light compared to the low-register belting we all know he's capable of, but still this album is really strong compared to their last couple. Outside of Selfish Jean, the whole album sets a mood, great for driving or walking, and I appreciate when the entire album has a sound, a mood, an atmosphere. It's a like a collection of art, and this is a strong collection.

Buy this album!.......2007-07-26

Seriously, if you love Travis, buy this album. From start to finish this is a fabulous album. Full of sweet songs that make you feel warm and fuzzy. Saw them live last night and they blew me away. Again, BUY IT!! :)

A Great Band WIth A Simple Name...........2007-07-25

Melodic.....Melodic....Melodic....and simply melodic....This album is so good , anyone with a decent, intelligent taste in post-punk indie rock or brit-alternative pop would love this...Don't listen to those who have given this album low rating because they just don't seem familiar with how Travis do things!! To me this band is much better than Wilco and definitely deserves much more recognition...Get this album now!!

Welcome back Travis.......2007-07-17

Travis has never received the recognition it deserves in the states. I love all of their albums for different reasons (yes, even 12 Memories) and this one did not disappoint me. Gorgeous melodies, Fran's lovely voice, Andy tearing it up on the guitar, backed by Dougie's great bass lines, and Neil's superb drumming. If you're a fan you've probably already purchased this after having to wait 3 years. If not, please buy it and support a talented band. And go see them live because they are incredible.

Say It Ain't So.......2007-07-01

Well, I guess it had to happen eventually. They released four great albums in a row, but the streak is over. I just don't know where this came from. After hearing "Walking In The Sun" from Singles I assumed the Travis dynasty would be prosperous for years to come. I listened to this entire album and almost felt like weeping (not in a good way).

The best word to describe this album is definitely "filler". Think of every Travis song you never really cared for. What did they all have in common? Less than impressive singing? Uneventful choruses? Overall drab music that doesn't stand out? All of these things describe this album in my opinion. I remember listening to previous albums and being greeted by wonderful melodies, catchy rhythms and unforgetable lyrics. This album really lacks a clear direction and passion. You can't honestly tell me Fran is singing these songs from his heart. It sounds like these songs were recorded right after one of his family members died. Most of these songs aren't very well written to begin with, but the ones that are just aren't done justice. I hope these sound better when played live or there's going to be some pissed concert goers.

The one shining light off in the distance is "My Eyes". The sound isn't exactly rehash from previous years, but the energy is definitely more like traditional Travis. I enjoy listening to this song and it actually sounds like they enjoy playing it. I can't say it enough, they just don't deliver on the rest of this album.

I don't think the old Travis is lost and gone forever. This release does feel a little forced but eventually they'll come back with something they really love and you'll love it just the same.

Average customer rating: Prine and twang...... I guess I'm an "average people." A Disappointment ...and so sorry to say it John Prine Love Awfully corny

Standard Songs for Average People John Prine & Mac Wiseman Manufacturer: Oh Boy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: John Prine Live On Soundstage 1980 My Name Is Buddy Last of the Breed Stars in My Crown West ASIN: B000NVLJRO Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. Blue Eyed Elaine
2. Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Age
3. I Forgot To Remember To Forget
4. I Love You Because
5. Pistol Packin' Mama
6. Saginaw Michigan
7. Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine
8. Old Cape Cod
9. Death Of Floyd Collins
10. The Blue Side Of Lonesome
11. In The Garden
12. Just The Other Side Of Nowhere
13. Old Rugged Cross
14. Where The Blue Of The Night

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Things don't get much schmaltzier than a Dobro played Hawaiian style, which is why it's fitting that Cowboy Jack Clement offers one up on "The Blue Side of Lonesome," Leon Payne's dated but charming classic--only one such excursion into blue-haired reminiscing on an album of over-the-top sentimentality. It was the legendary Clement who paired smart-ass folkie Prine and bluegrass totem Wiseman, but the singers themselves chose the repertoire, which reads like songs people of a certain age might pick on a dry drunk. The tunes range, believe it or not, from religious hymns to covers of Patti Page's 1957 hit "Old Cape Cod," Kris Kristofferson's underrated "Just the Other Side of Nowhere," and Tom T. Hall's "Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine," with a little Elvis and Ernest Tubb thrown in for good measure. It's fitting that Prine and Wiseman revisit the Hall standard, since oddly, both singers vocally favor the Nashville storyteller from time to time. But one has to question their use of the Grand Ole Opry's Carol Lee Singers, who show up on several cuts and seem, well, just bizarre on a John Prine record, even as they evoke the lushly famous Nashville Sound of the 1960s. Suffice it to say, this is a quirky project, and if Prine's scratchy baritone and Wiseman's melodic tenor sometimes overlap to where you can't tell who's singing what, it doesn't much matter. You're listening to two new pals having what seems to be the time of their life. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews:

Prine and twang.............2007-07-03

I first caught the wind of the country & western direction in John Prine when I heard his earlier CD "In Spite of Ourselves." The Nashville influence has laid a noticable twang on his voice to the extent that the vocals are sometimes hardly recognizable as Mr. Prine. As mentioned in some of the other reviews, on my first listening, I also thought immediately of Tom T. Hall. For long time followers more accustomed to John's rebellious angles (and the wry title, at least, is pure Prine) this CD might be quite a shock. But I accept it as simply the mark of a mature artist stretching himself artistically, not "selling out" for the sake of sales to a mellower audience. My apologies for not commenting more about Mac, I am less familiar with his work but I assume that stylistically this is more in his comfort zone. His vocals bond nicely with John's and this is definitely equality in a duet. A nice relaxing work, accept it for what it is, not what you expect of John Prine.

I guess I'm an "average people.".......2007-06-27

I heard John Prine and Mac Wiseman on NPR one afternoon
and fell in love. Their song choices are wonderful.

A Disappointment ...and so sorry to say it.......2007-06-26

This was such a disappointment. I had looked forward to this for months, having admired Mac Wiseman for over fifty years, and Prine for thirty or so. But this just doesn't work.

The songs are such classics that each singer could do them well while singing by himslef. But there are just no strong emotional tugs from these "collaborations." Mac has done some great work singing with other bluegrass singers, and Prine has been terrific in his work with women singers ... but these two great men never seem to feed off one another. The feel suggests that these guys were not even singing together. I'll lay this away and go back to the many songs that I have by each that are so terrific.

John Prine Love.......2007-06-14

I don't think there is anything John Prine could do to diminish the love we feel for his music in our family. We think he might be America's poet, or one of them anyway. This CD is sweet and lovely and seems like two great guys sitting down playing and singing some nice tunes together and we all get to listen or sing along. "Standard songs for average people..." - the title says it all. Just a sweet ole time with John Prine and, in this case, with Mr. Wiseman, too. I gave this to my husband for our anniversary, along with the recently released John Prine DVD, and we are always just so grateful for great artists and John Prine is surely one.

Awfully corny.......2007-06-12

Sorry, love nearly all of JP's output but this is the worst I've ever heard, schmaltzy, corny, cringe-inducing, hurts me to say but it's the way I would see it. Bought it blind on the strength of all John's other stuff and regretted it immediately. If everyone else thinks it's great, maybe I can get my money back on ebay...

Average customer rating: great album So many influences, so little time Top Ten Stranded on an Island Albums Jack White knows 3 chords and I'm sick of hearing them... Really good

Broken Boy Soldiers The Raconteurs Manufacturer: V2 Records/Third Man ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Stadium Arcadium Wolfmother Icky Thump Pearl Jam Show Your Bones ASIN: B000F48CD8 Release Date: 2006-05-16

Tracks:

1. STEADY, AS SHE GOES
2. HANDS
3. BROKEN BOY SOLDIER
4. INTIMATE SECRETARY
5. TOGETHER
6. LEVEL
7. STORE BOUGHT BONES
8. YELLOW SUN
9. CALL IT A DAY
10. BLUE VEINS

Amazon.com

Smothered by the indulgence of his rock star ranking, Jack White steps into the eccentricities of the supergroup, and at first glance, this seems to be a band where White's imposing presence could overshadow the rest. Not the case with these Raconteurs. Teaming with fellow Detroit songwriter Brendan Benson and Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler, the rhythm section from Cincinnati band the Greenhornes, White exhales a bit, deferring enough to his mates to make Broken Boy Soldiers play like a team effort. Following the Benson blueprint, "Steady as She Goes," which opens as a slice of 1960's radio pop, the record steers away from pigeonholing the rest of the way. White's in a Middle Eastern mood for the title track as he pulls off a wicked Robert Plant howl, while Lawrence and Keeler excel on the chorus-strong "Intimate Secretary" and the optimistic acoustic rocker "Yellow Sun." Like so many all-star bands before them, The Raconteurs could be one and done. But don't place the blame on this fertile and genuine debut. --Scott Holter

Leading up to The Raconteurs...

The Alternative to Love Brendan Benson	Get Behind Me Satan The White Stripes	Sewed Soles The Greenhornes
The Greenhornes	One Mississippi/Wellfed Boy Brendan Benson	De Stijl The White Stripes

Album Description

The Raconteurs are a new band made up of old friends, consisting of Jack Lawrence (bass), Patrick Keeler (drums), Brendan Benson (guitars, vocals, keys) and Jack White(guitars, vocals, keys). The seed was sewn in an attic in the middle of a hot summer when friends Jack White and Brendan Benson got together and wrote a song that truly inspired them. This song was "Steady, As She Goes" and the inspiration led to the creation of a full band with the addition of Lawrence and Keeler. While each of these four individuals have had successful careers with their own bands, the culmination of all of their talents is what truly makes The Raconteurs a force to be reckoned with.

Customer Reviews:

great album.......2007-07-27

I always like to go to the one star reviews first to see what the ranters have to say. Almost everyone down there either has a problem with this album either because it's not just like the White Stripes or they think Jack White sold out to Coca-cola. Most of them seem to have a personal grudge with Jack White, like they knew him back in high school or something. They talk about him and not about the music.
The music is amazing, I can't stop listening to it. I give it 4 start because I wouldn't say that every song on the CD is equally as good and it's a bit short. I like my CD's to last a bit longer than that. Other than that this is definitely a great buy.

So many influences, so little time.......2007-07-24

The Raconteurs mesh together so many influences on their debut that it's easy to lose track of how many there are in a given song much less throughout the CD. Aside from the bands like the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, whose influences you can hear everywhere, I even pick up bits from such divergent sounds as Queen, (A little "Keep Yourself Alive" riff in "Hands") and ELP (Opening organ on "Store Bought Bones") and they make it work for them. This is not a White side project (as if it could be with Benson's participation) but a fully realized band with a great sound. Hopefully, this is not a one shot deal and The Raconteurs continue to record. I would like to see them further develop this sound, leaning a bit less on the past and taking a few more chances.

Top Ten Stranded on an Island Albums.......2007-06-22

Indie Rock's answer to a "Supergroup". Every track on the disc should be on the radio. The most underrated and unrecognized band of the year. The band has great chemistry and passion for what they do. Incredible Live act. If you love good music, buy this NOW!

Jack White knows 3 chords and I'm sick of hearing them..........2007-06-17

Most under talented, overrated performer/entertainer in pop in the last 30 years. Terrible album. Indulgent, completely forgettable regurgitations of the things one learns when they first pick up an instrument. I don't think the whole amateur rock think is cute at all... Terrrrrrible...

Really good.......2007-06-12

I love artists who can make a new sound from old influences, and the Raconteurs deliver on this albumn. Some of the guitar work sounds like it's straight out of the sixties, yet the songs sit comfortably among other contemporary alt-rock projects. Check this one out.

Average customer rating: Pretty Good Wasnt expecting much but got a whole lot more **ckn awsome! A Civil Attempt At Making It Big I am very surprised

From Under the Cork Tree Fall Out Boy Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Move Along Infinity on High Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge American Idiot How To Save A Life ASIN: B000929AU0 Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

1. Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name Of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued
2. Of All The Gin Joints In All The World
3. Dance, Dance
4. Sugar, We're Goin Down
5. Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner
6. I've Got A Dark Alley And A Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth (Summer Song)
7. 7 Minutes In Heaven (Atavan Halen)
8. Sophmore Slump Or Comeback Of The Year
9. Champagne For My Real Friends, Real Pain For My Sham Friends
10. I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy And All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me
11. A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me"
12. Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying (Do Your Part To Save The Scene And Stop Going To Shows)
13. XO

Amazon.com

The cleverness of Fall Out Boy's lyrical content is immediately evident by looking at the song titles on their sophomore disc, From Under the Cork Tree. "A Little Less 'Sixteen Candles,' a Little More 'Touch Me,'" "I Slept with Someone in Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me" and "Sophomore Slump or Comeback of the Year" are but a small taste of the group's acerbic attitude. After FOB's indie debut hit the underground charts, the group's sudden indie-style success made for a fast growth spurt. Their appeal is obvious, from frontman Patrick Stump's Killer-esque pipes (especially evidenced in the disc-closing "XO") to their very melodic teen-angst anthems. While much of the disc operates at usual punk-pop speed, the highlight comes from a slower, emotion-laden cut called "I've Got a Dark Alley and a Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth." This song of living in the public while working through private pain is a beautiful, multilayered number that stays with you long after the album is over. --Denise Sheppard

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Good.......2007-07-25

FOB doin' their thang. They're pretty good. My favorites are my favorites mostly because the songs have a break in them that have a very nice beat in them. The lyrics are a bit out there but that's okay. Most people say their songs sound like any other band but not to me. AT least not ALL the songs. The voice is easy to pick out (He sings the chorus to Cupid's Cokehold and Clothes Off!). It's an okay cd overall

Wasnt expecting much but got a whole lot more.......2007-07-05

Got to say was not expecting much, I liked a few of the tracks off this album but when I bought it I was expecting the usual 'emo' moan moan, I hate life, my girlfriend left me rubbish but this was a whole lot more than that.

Good, well put together music with decent lyrics to match. A good sound production to back up produced a pretty powerful album this realy does represent a good progression for Fall Out Boy and got to say, not much of a fan of so called 'indie' bands who never seem to be off MTV but if they keep producing stuff of this quality I cant realy complain.

Well worth buying.

**ckn awsome!.......2007-05-19

can you get much better? maybe U2, but not many others can compete with FOB. thou i'm more partial to thnks fr the mmrs the song on this album are awsome as well. i really like sugar we're going down, and champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends. they are awsome and really catchy. if you don't like FOB go die!

A Civil Attempt At Making It Big.......2007-04-22

Fall Out Boy consists of the members Joe Trohan, Patrick Stump, and Pete Wentz. Their album 'From Under The Cork Tree' was released in 2005.

1. Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name Of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued - 8/10 - A very nice start to the album. The song puts you in a good mood and makes you want to hear more.

2. Of All The Gin Joints In All The World - 7/10 - There was nothing really horrible about this song except it just seemed like an extension to the first track. There's nothing memorable about it.

3. Dance, Dance - 10/10 - The album really takes off from this point. Dance, Dance is a vibrant, colorful song that will get you up and moving.

4. Sugar, We're Going Down - 10/10 - By far, the best track on the album. This is the song that you'll be humming or singing without realizing it.

5. Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner - 9/10 - Another catchy song that will have you dancing.

6. I've Got A Dark Alley And A Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth (Summer Song) - 8/10 - This song does have a slight taste of summer, but it definitely is not your summer anthem. Some of the parts were a little bland and repetitive, but for the most part it was a pretty song.

7. 7 Minutes In Heaven (Atavan Halen) - 7/10 - I find this song a little boring. There's nothing that special or unique about it except for a small break in the middle of the song.

8. Sophomore Slump Or Comeback Of The Year - 7/10 - Another not so memorable song. The beginning starts off great but it slowly goes downhill after that.

9. Champagne For My Real Friends, Real Pain For My Sham Friends - 9/10 - There's some irresistable chords in this song that will finally bring out more of the fun in the album.

10. I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy And All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me - 6/10 - The title is creative, but nothing else is. Everything about this song makes it long and almost painful to listen to. My least favorite song on the album.

11. A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me" - 7/10 - Nothing too great about this track either. It sounds like most of the previous songs that were forgettable.

12. Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying - 7/10 - The only really great part of this song is the end when all the music is taken away, and there is speaking. It shows what the whole song was about and makes its point nicely.

13. XO - 8/10 - The song starts off not so great, but it ends nicely. All in all, it's a pretty good closing to the album.

The album cover contains lyrics to all of the songs, pictures of the band members, and of course, the credits.

I would recommend listening to the clips of the songs that Amazon provides so you can get a real feel for them.

I am very surprised.......2007-04-05

I must to confess at the very beginning I guessed I had made a bad acquisition because I bought it, cause a couple of songs.
In less than an hour I changed my mind. GUAU!! I guess says everything.
Now I can not stop to play this CD.

Sugar... (for me, one of the best songs)
Sophomore Slump...
I Slept with Someone...
Get Busy Living...

Each of these deserve stop for a while and repeat again and again

Average customer rating: Did Myself a "Favour" Buying It!! Running out of new ideas for psychedelia Every Good Moodie Album Deserve To Be A Classic? The band's great and underrated album In Search Of The Musical Chord...

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour The Moody Blues Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Question of Balance Seventh Sojourn To Our Children's Children's Children On the Threshold of a Dream In Search of the Lost Chord ASIN: B000002GQK Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

1. Procession
2. The Story In Your Eyes
3. Our Guessing Game
4. Emily's Song
5. After You Came
6. One More Time To Live
7. Nice To Be Here
8. You Can Never Go Home
9. My Song

Album Details

Digitally Remastered - Nine Tracks Procession, the Story in Your Eyes, You Can Never Go Home and More.

Customer Reviews:

Did Myself a "Favour" Buying It!!.......2007-06-07

I had read all the reviews describing this album as being slightly dark, so I was a bit unsure as to how I would like it. I needn't have worried: my beloved boys didn't let me down, not at all. With the exception of one track (that will remain nameless) EGBDF is the incomparable Moody Blues at the apex of their power, talent and creativity. I'll briefly touch on the four songs that REALLY blew me away, though there are several other really great tunes. At this point in my musical journey, I have to say this is probably my favorite of the "core 7" MB albums.

I'm going to start off with a veritable Justin Hayward gushfest here: 'The Story in your Eyes'. Oh my word, what a pure delight this song is. Yes folks, Mr Hayward knows how to rock it out! What- and how many- adjectives can I use to adequately describe it? BRILLIANT, MASTERFUL, AWESOME, BEAUTIFUL, SMART, come to mind. This song is simply a showcase for Hayward's phenomenal talents as a singer, songwriter and guitar maestro. "And the sound we make together is the music to the story in your eyes". Pray tell, who else writes intelligent yet beautiful lyrics like this? NOBODY!! The music, beat and tempo are great as well, carried along by Graeme Edge's terrific percussion work and John Lodge's oh so hard-driving bass. Mike Pinder just flat out tore up the keys on this one. Heck, they ALL shine on this gem!! If I have one MINOR complaint, it's that this song is nowhere near long enough- give me just two more minutes of it, PLEASE!

The hard-rocking 'After You Came', superbly written by Graeme Edge, was a VERY pleasant surprise. It should have been named 'Another Way To Fall', because of the catchy chorus: "I've reached the top of my wall. I've found out another way to fall". I love the overall sound of this lively ditty and the musicianship is blazing hot. The way the guys all trade lead vocals is simply fantastic. I was almost squealing with girlish delight to hear John's lovely vocals totally dominating in several places- way to go Lodgie! This song is tailor-made for his voice. But all the Moodies flat sang- and played- their hearts out on this one. Way to write a song Graeme!

On to the two offerings from the fab Mr John Lodge. First off: 'One More Time To Live'. This one took me a few listens to "get" it, as it's just too much to take in all at once and fully comprehend it. At first I didn't quite see how the chorus of very loudly spoken words fit in, but now I realize that it works beautifully with the heavy subject matter. This might be John's deepest, darkest song. This powerful tune, written well over 30 years ago, is so relevant to today's troubled world that John could have put it to paper yesterday. You've outdone yourself John and you should be darned proud of this song!
I've deliberately saved John's other number, 'Emily's Song', until last. This song hits very close to home with me and at times, frankly leaves me an emotional wreck. You see, I had no relationship with my biological father. Since my earliest childhood memories, I have wanted and dreamed about having a kind, loving man such as John Lodge for my Dad. To have your daddy love you enough to write and sing about his little girl is too precious and painful for me to put into words. I just hope and pray that Emily Lodge knows how truly blessed she is to have such a father, and that she returns that love to him. John, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for sharing all your beautiful words with the world. You truly are a very special human being.

In closing, I'd just like to say that this album is a must-have for anyone who appreciates classic/progressive rock at its finest, created by the most amazing band to ever bless this Earth with their music.

Running out of new ideas for psychedelia.......2007-02-25

Every good boy deservese favour, from 1971, by the Moody Blues, was their sixth straight psychedelic album.

The album is a worthy addition to your collection. However, as the title to my review suggests, my feelings towards the album are "it's ok".

It begins with a run-down of all possible music styles they can think of, which is makes for a pleasant enough track, but seems like a desperate idea for a song. The album then gets into the main body with the awesome rocker 'The story in your eyes' which has a rollicking riff and hearfelt vocals from Justin Hayward. Although really whiney, 'Our guessing game' is a decent enough song, though the only real fresh idea is some experimentation with vocal arrangements. Another smashing track follows in the really soft, pleasant 'Emily's song', a pretty John Lodge number featuring a well-timed cello riff. The album really changes pace with a hard-rocking 'The Wall' by Graeme Edge. Since it's an Edge number, the other four Moodies take turns on the vocals. Again, it's a bit negative "I've reached the top of my wall, I've found another way to fall" which kind of detracts from being a hard-rocking song, but it's a cool track.

The real problems with this album show up on side two. John Lodge's 'One more time to live' is really emotional and melodic, though the chorus is shouting words such as "Communication", "Creation", etc. that were first heard in "Procession". Then the album really suffers with Ray Thomas' "Nice to be here". It's not a bad song, only drags on too long, but I just feel as though we have heard this all before. It's followed by a sultry Justin Hayward ballad "You can never go home" which, again, is the sort of thing we've heard before.

I suppose the reason I'm being so hard on this album is my bitter disappointment with the last song, "My song", the only songwriting appearance by Michael Pinder. Pinder's song's are usually something to look forward to, but this song is simply a note for note copy of "The voyage/Have you heard". I don't know why it strikes me so much, but because it's such a copy of such a mezmerising classic, I can't feel it can only ever be there for teh sake of taking up space. The lyrics are nice, though. But a lot of the material on this album seems all to similar to what they've done before.

I think by now (1971) they had run out of ideas on the psychedelia theme and with this album they were more or less sticking to the genre as they had nowhere else to go. Their next album was a huge departure and ventured more into singer/songwriter pop and introspective folk.

To sum up, this album is a pleasant listen, but seems uninspiring as it doesn't take you many places that you haven't been before. That said, I hope you enjoy the album - brendan

Every Good Moodie Album Deserve To Be A Classic?.......2007-01-30

This one is a good album and I like the concept but it hasn't stuck with me like the previous 2 no matter how many times I've listened to it, I think I may have been Moodied out after the first classic 5 albums.

The band's great and underrated album.......2006-12-21

This has always been a favorite of mine. This, however, seems to be almost the forgotten album out of the classic seven. Unlike Seventh Sojourn an album with really great songs but doesn't hang together well all the way thru. This one is a classic from beginning to end. This is a darker album than most Moody Blues albums and that might have something to do with the fact that this is not as widely regarded as some but don't let that put you off this is a classic.

In Search Of The Musical Chord..........2006-12-15

...Progression. Or should I say Procession as in the lead off track? This is my personal bestest favorite Moody Blues album and the one I would declare part of my 10 must have on a desert island albums. Why? If you have read Dustyart's review of To Our Children's...Children you will find I am in total agreement as to the qualifying peak of Moody Blues albums. Lost Chord, Threshold, and Children were truly composed with 5 brush strokes of pure genius, painted together as a whole of one mind in conceptualization and magical psychedelia unparalleled by anything else they would do. Days of Future Passed kicked off this "new" Moody Blues that became the "core seven" ending in 7th Sojourn of course. Days is brilliant classical-rock. Question of Balance held together as an environmental concept, an "awareness" album, and then came the 5 notes of musical procession EGBDF (the mnemonic aid for the lines of the treble clef). 7th Sojourn ended up being a wave good-bye, a loose "sailing journey" where the ship disappears over the horizon, seemingly never to return. The Moody's "broke up" but then returned for an aptly titled Octave, with Pinder barely hanging on to the vessel. With the close of that album, penned by Pinder, he never sailed that ship again. The reasons for that are evident on this album with his contribution(s) here.

Though EGBDF is loosely a "concept album" dealing with "music" as it's centerpiece, the songs offer some personal insight to a few of our shipmates, including the opener Procession, written by all five. It is the only Moody Blues song with the distinction of being written by all members of the group. Procession uses musical challenges to illustrate the evolution and history of music from the "desolation" of empty space, to "creation" in whatever scientific/religious view you take it, to "communication" (musical beginnings were in sounds used to convey messages between species), and from it's rudimentary drummings beginnings through eastern and occidental classical forms to electronics and rock. by this means, each member contributes his insight to the musical progression.

As with all core seven Moodies, the tracks run together with no breaks and at the peak of rock guitar, Procession breaks into the top-40 hit single The Story In Your Eyes, one of Hayward's best rocking guitar and harmony vocal songs, perhaps even his best by some votes. I personally love the song lyrically, poetically, and musically. It balances a solid rock edge with beautiful vocals and heartfelt emotions. The short but sweet lead guitar solo demonstrates Justin's almost effortless talents in straight forward rock and roll.

Ray Thomas follows up with an autobiographically introspective number that tugs at the heartstrings with piano, mellotron, drums, and electric guitar. Lodge and Hayward accent Ray with terrific harmonies. This song has an ebb and flow as a tide and as in other Thomas songs, tinges the listener with salt and sand.

Emily's Song by John Lodge was written for his daughter, newly born before this album went into production. Couple that with the fact that the metre and rhyme scheme are highly reminiscent of Emily Dickenson poetry, and John has created one of his most beautiful songs that dwarfs many of his later efforts.

After You Came is a Graeme Edge penned heavy-on-percussion rocker with John on lead vocals, harmonies from Michael and John overdubs. As a solid rocker, Justin provides some great lead guitar and the ending of this track left us old timers clamoring to get to side two of this masterful work!

One More Time To Live is my reason for keeping this album in my top ten. Musically and lyrically, it is a return to the opener of the album. John Lodge has penned (in my humble opinion) the best Moody Blues song ever with this one. The song begins with the sweetness of Emily's Song but quicky enters a middle eight not matched in any other MB composition. Using the motif of Desolation, Creation, Communication, created earlier, John provides a progression from chaos to tranquility with harmonies and double-up vocals (from Hayward) and growing piano and percussiveness that grabs the listener, riveting you to your seat not once but twice through. Listen to this song if you have never heard it before and tell me it is not a Masterpiece of The Moody Blues! By songs end, you are wasted away, used up, but left with enough heart to go on to the next beautiful track.

Ray Thomas now gives us music as provided by nature with Nice To Be Here. This is one of Ray's best, both lyrically and musically. The mid-tempo is gorgeous, the song is both beautiful and amusing. Every note from flute to mellotron to drumming is spot-on perfect. This song ranks with Legend of a Mind, and, Dear Diary, in creativity alone! Ray brings an energy back to you from your trip with John that your are going to need with Justin's next track.

You Can Never Go Home is a low soft starter that builds to an amazing crescendo. Hayward's lyrics are so sad yet hopeful that if a song is a tearjerker, this is definitely one. His imagery, his guitar work, and his harmonies with John and Michael are immaculate. This is my second favorite on the album and ironically, it is both just as sentimental as One More Time To Live and exactly opposite in mood. Justin's voice is at it's peak of perfection on this album, and this song is perhaps his strongest vocal performance.

EGBDF closes with the Pinder composition My Song, which forbodes his eventual disassociation with the Moodies, and gives us a glimpse into Michaels own spiritual center which he he would take with him to the Stone Canyon Family and would pop up in his solo effort The Promise. This piece of music is intense, heavy on mellotron, heavy on introspective vocals, heavy on chorals, drumming, musical build up, it is all here. The Music that EGBDF centerpieces, is here in it's "all-ness" with Michael introducing us to the music of the spheres that he hears inside, the Melancholy Man gives us his first brief glimpse of the outer-worlders that he chose to follow. As the song fades away, Pinder' keys float into space with the same pitch as they came in at the beginning of the album, returning us again to that cycle which is infamous in Moody Blues recordings.

I am sorry Michael Pinder chose to leave the group, but given the directions that were evident on the next album (7th Sojourn) it is not surprising, and rather than being a messy divorce, Pinder just had reasons for moving on, both spiritually and musically. Justin and John would propel the group into a new direction, but not before Michael slapped down two more heroic tunes on 7th Sojourn and the his one swan-song on Octave years later.

Every Good Boy Deserves Favor is the last "cohesive" MB "concept" album and that is using those terms loosely, since Question is probably the last true concept album they made. This is an album which is difficult to review, but I wanted to entice anyone who has not heard it, or is new to the Moody Blues, to get this album, since some fans, like myself, simply love this album. It is not so dated as their early efforts which relied on the psychedelic movement. The music here is timeless since it is written with musical notation and classic lyrical efforts in mind. It is an album which attempts, and succeeds in, creating a musical journey about musical journey. If you are a fan of the late Moody Blues (80's and recent) then this album will be a shoe-in for you. If you have recently discovered The Moody Blues, are young and adventurous and already Chord, Threshold, Children, and perhaps even Days familiar but have not ventured into the 1970 Moody Blues, this here album is the transition point. It has the best of both worlds. There is not one weak track. Every vocal is perfect, every song is a "10" by my vote, I just happen to like two special ones above the others, so they get a 10 and a half! The only failing of this CD is that unlike with the old gatefold album covers, you don't get a 13" by 25" foldout of the gorgeous cover that Phil Travers created, the album cover was a work of art itself.

So if you are a Good Boy (or Girl) who loves the Moody Blues, you Deserve to treat yourself to THIS Favour! It may even become your Favor-Ite!

Average customer rating: Fair & Square One of John Prine's very best Great...Wonderful...One of His Best! John Prine Fair & Square Meat and potatoes songs from a meat and potatoes guy

Fair & Square John Prine Manufacturer: Oh Boy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Prairie Wind Magic Time All the Roadrunning Pay the Devil Souls Alike ASIN: B0007VROHE Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Glory Of True Love
2. Crazy As A Loon
3. Long Monday
4. Taking A Walk
5. Some Humans Ain't Human
6. My Darlin' Hometown
7. Morning Train
8. The Moon Is Down
9. Clay Pigeons
10. She Is My Everything
11. I Hate It When That Happens To Me
12. Bear Creek Blues
13. Other Side Of Town
14. Safety Joe

Amazon.com

Good things come to those who wait. During John Prine's nine-year interval between albums of original material, fans who hailed his recovery from cancer wondered whether he'd ever return to full creative speed. Here, Prine puts doubts to rest with an album that ranks with the finest of an inspired career. The big heart of "Glory of True Love," the socially conscious bite of "Some Humans Ain't Human," the reflective grace of "Taking a Walk," the wry whimsy of "Crazy as a Loon"--the hallmarks of Prine's artistry are reaffirmed on Fair & Square. The album also reflects Prine's first attempt at producing himself, with the warmth of his rough-hewn vocals finding a comfortable fit among the organic, largely acoustic arrangements. Though Prine penned 12 of the 14 cuts (including two bonus tracks, one recorded in concert), a pair of covers prove revelatory: Blaze Foley's "Clay Pigeons" sounds like it could well be one of Prine's own (with a melody that recalls "Hello in There" and a lyric of renewal that sounds like personal testament), while A.P. Carter's "Bear Creek Blues" carries an electric charge as the traditional song rocks harder than anything else on the album. With a generous selection of close to an hour of music, the album stands as a creative triumph for Prine, a fully satisfying effort that rewards the patience of his loyal fans. Welcome back. --Don McLeese

Album Description

John Prine takes his own sweet time dancing with his muse -- and truly writes what's in his soul. So if it takes him a little longer to write the songs that capture moments and reveal the gently folded human truths that bind us all together. It's always worth the wait. Now, nearly nine years since the release of his Grammy-nominated Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings, the iconic American writer has put the finishing touches on his latest offering, appropriately titled, Fair & Square. "It was just time," says Prine in his always understated way. "I had a bunch of songs. I'd started recording them, and it turns out, I liked them pretty well. So, now, I get to get them all just the way I like them - and then I get to let them go out to meet the world." With the occasional wheezing accordion, curlicue electric guitar parts, quick-wristed mandolins, billowing B-3 pads and puddles of pedal steel guitar, the rough-voiced singer/songwriter's first self-produced record is a homey affair that draws generously from the palette of traditional American music -- be it folk, bluegrass, shuffles, vintage rock & roll, torch, country -- for an amalgamation that would be at home on any Wurlitzer in a whiskey-soaked tavern with beer signs flickering from age and the walls stained deeper than sepia from the years of constant smoke.

With bluegrass queen Alison Krauss on the ode to his Irish refuge "My Darlin' Hometown", the street corner desolation of "The Moon Is Down" and alt-country princess Mindy Smith bringing allure and tartness to "Morning Train," "Long Monday" and the melted neon ponder of "Taking A Walk," Fair & Square is the work of a man at ease with his life, secure with his place in the world and willing to share the things that he sees. "It's been a while, so I'm pretty excited," Prine admits with that Oh Boy grin. "And that's a really good place to be."

Customer Reviews:

Fair & Square.......2007-07-23

I'm a John Prine fan I've been to one of his concerts and I think he's incredible. It's a great CD and I'm glad I bought it.

One of John Prine's very best.......2007-07-03

I am a long time fan of John Prine and was thrilled with this albumn, it may be his best yet?

Great...Wonderful...One of His Best!.......2007-06-13

Love this album! Can't get the tunes out of my head... if you love Lost Dogs, you'll love this one too! It was worth the wait!

John Prine Fair & Square.......2007-05-30

WOW!!!! What a fabulous CD. I bought two and gave one to my daughter. My favorite CD. Have copies in all 3 of my cars and on both computers.

Meat and potatoes songs from a meat and potatoes guy.......2007-04-07

A classic song doesn't belong to its creator. It's ours. We take it into our lives and use it for our purposes and sing it in the car or the shower --- we own it so completely we might as well have written and recorded it ourselves. "My favorite song." It's like that.

What are the elements of a classic song? No one can quite say. But some people seem to have the knack of not trying to write them --- and then rolling them out with frightening regularity. Like John Prine.

Prine was once a prodigy, the next savior of the music business. At a tender age, he was introduced to Kris Kristofferson, and the next thing he knew, Kristofferson had called him up on stage. Prince sang a few songs on a borrowed guitar. Kristofferson announced, "No way somebody this young can be writing so heavy. John Prine is so good, we may have to break his thumbs." The legendary producer, Jerry Wexler, was in the audience. The following day, he offered Prine a recording contract.

Prine is such a natural songwriter that on his first album he used two songs he wrote when he was fourteen. At 19, he wrote "Hello In There," a song about senior citizens that will bring audiences to tears until the end of time. For thirty years, he went his own way, pleasing himself and, in the process, delighting his loyal audience. And now, clearing 60, he has a CD that is studded with classics.

This CD is so satisfying, so easy to put on the machine and play all day, so damn comfortable that it almost seemed that Prine had intimate access to my head. It was like, "These are my songs. This is how I feel. So how did this guy in Nashville come to write and sing them?" That was when I decided that I wanted to talk to John Prine. That's usually a terrible idea --- in my experience, you do best never to meet your heroes. But this thing could be arranged, and, in short order, I discovered that the smart, laid-back, endlessly amused persona of John Prine on "Fair & Square" is very close to the actual person I was talking to. Here are the Greatest Hits of that conversation:

HB: Why do these songs sound so familiar

JP: Because this was the most comfortable I've ever been in the studio. I sang these songs in concert over the last 3 years. I knew they fit, I knew people liked them.

HB: "Hello In There" was an instant classic. Forty years later, can you bear to perform it?

JP: More than any other song, it gets stronger every day for me. I never tire of singing it. I don't know how I came up with such a pretty melody. It was an exercise --- to use every chord I had ever heard. I paid a guy five bucks to write it out so I could publish it. I couldn't believe it when he played it on piano

HB: Some of these new songs are so funny, do you laugh while you write them?

JP: I laugh at the funny lines --- hey, I laugh at even the serious stuff. When it's going well, I feel like I'm taking dictation. But I don't have hundreds of songs waiting --- you've heard them all.

HB: Do they come out in a rush?

JP: I type so slow I can edit as I write

HB: You say you're lazy. Do you feel guilty when you go for months and don't write?

JP: I 'm not Catholic, I'm not Jewish --- I can talk myself out of feeling guilty. Because it's easier to not write. I only love the songs I have to write. I trust a song like that --- a song straight from the gut. There are some really good songs that, if you don't write them down, someone else will.

HB: On "Fair & Square," there's a political song, "Some Humans Ain't Human" --- but it's mostly funny, with only one direct reference to the President.

JP: I always felt that way about protest and politics --- include it in your conversation instead of raving about it.

HB: How does that song go over in the red states?

JP: When I'm first singing about some issue, people change the subject. Later, it seems about right.

HB: What's your daily media intake?

JP: I hardly read at all. My wife reads three books at a time, but I read "Archie and Veronica" --- in the comic book form.

HB: Who do you listen to?

JP: I buy a lot of CDs, and I listen to them once. But Van [Morrison] or Bob [Dylan] or Merle [Haggard] --- I listen carefully to all of those.

HB: Taking care of yourself?

JP: I have a poor diet --- I'm a meat and potatoes guy. That has something to do with how I see things. There are no peas on my plate.

"No peas on my plate" is a throwaway line from a song John Prine will never write. No loss. The songs he wrote will do just fine. Not country. Not rock. Not folk. Just...songs. With no gimmicks. I guess if you write classics, that's good enough.

Average customer rating: Great album now sounds even better More than just an excitable boy... Rest In Peace, Warren - You are MISSED! Warren Zevon hits his early peak! Warren Zevon's Best Album Ever Gets The Respect It Deserves

Excitable Boy Warren Zevon Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stand in the Fire The Envoy Preludes I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: The Dirty Life and Times of Warren Zevon Live at Massey Hall (CD/DVD) ASIN: B000MGV9WA Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

1. Johnny Strikes Up The Band
2. Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner
3. Excitable Boy
4. Werewolves Of London
5. Accidentally Like A Martyr
6. Nighttime In The Switching Yard
7. Veracruz
8. Tenderness On The Block
9. Lawyers, Guns And Money
10. I Need A Truck (Outtake)
11. Werewolves Of London (Alternate version)
12. Tule's Blues (Solo Piano Version)
13. Frozen Notes (Strings Version)

Amazon.com

It's really too bad that Warren Zevon had to die before hearing how spectacular his albums sounded in these latter-day remasters. Excitable Boy remains his best-known document, awash with blood and guts (especially on the horror-laden title track) and a famous, phenomenal touch of lycanthropy. The trick is in Zevon's ironic distance, his dispatch of killer narratives that touch on mercenary internationalism and undeserved indulgence in due course. Zevon's writing is musically simple--pianos and guitars and mid-tempo pacing--and those touches here only underscore how crisp the remastering sounds. To wit: The raucous undertow of "Lawyers, Guns, and Money" is delirious and ironically rhapsodic. As for "Werewolves of London," it's here twice (once in the expanded rack of four additional tunes) in all its tilted glory. As for the other extra content, "I Need a Truck" is the short gem, a 50-second a cappella litany of Zevon's raffish ways: "I need a truck to haul my percodan and gin" and one to "haul the womens from my bed," he sings... followed by this apt note, "I need a truck to haul my body when I'm dead." He had a mordant side. --Andrew Bartlett

Album Description

EXCITABLE BOY, originally released in '78--and produced by Jackson Browne and Waddy Wachtel--hit #8 on Billboard®'s Pop albums chart and made Zevon a star. Includes the essential signature songs "Werewolves Of London"--a #21 hit single--and "Lawyers, Guns And Money." Also features "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner," "Excitable Boy," "Accidentally Like A Martyr," and other Zevon classics. Four previously unissued bonus treasures include an alternate version of "Werewolves," a solo piano version of "Tule's Blues," and an outtake of "I Need A Truck." In-depth liner notes by Rolling Stone writer David Fricke.

Customer Reviews:

Great album now sounds even better.......2007-06-09

Most of you reading this should already know how good this album is. I bought this remastered version to enjoy the improvement in sound quality and wasn't disapointed. I usually do not like other tracks tacked on to the end of the original tracks, but in this case I enjoyed all of them, especially the alternate version of "Werewolves of London". I
almost like it more than the originally released version on the album !

The liner notes are also excellent, giving some interesting insights into the man himself, as well as his music.

Now all I want is his 1976 self-titled album to be REMASTERED too.

More than just an excitable boy..........2007-04-13

Zevon become famous with "Werewolves of London," a satirical critique of the world's womanizers (past and present), but as true Zevon fans know, there was much more to this man than "aaaaaoooo, werewolves of London" and a three-chord progression that is as infectious as it is cutesy. The true Warren Zevon was a poet of sorts, a man who tackled difficult subjects ("Excitable Boy," for example, with a final verse that still gives me shivers), but still remained a sensitive man at heart ("Accidentally Like a Martyr," for example; don't deny, it moves you).

From the you-know-what hitting the fan in "Lawyers Guns and Money," to the purely delightful recitation of "I Need a Truck," to the heart-wrenching "Tule's Blues," to the rockin' romp of "Nighttime in the Switching Yard," to the world's most famous undead Thompson-gun toting anti-hero in "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner," EXCITABLE BOY remains a rock 'n roll classic. In fact, I'd go so far as to say it's a staple rock album. It is by far wittier and more creative than most rock albums ever produced; sure, there aren't too many screaming electric guitars (oh my God, is that guy playing a PIANO???), but EXCITABLE BOY is quite simply one of the best rock albums ever made. Warren Zevon was a folk/rock artist like none before him...and, it's safe to say, like none we will ever see again.

Rest In Peace, Warren - You are MISSED!.......2007-04-04

...to further pontificate on what all the other esteemed reviewers have said here would be simply redundant. But if there truly IS a "rock and roll heaven," Warren is THERE, just merely on the basis of "Werewolves Of London." I like what "CD Universe" had to say about him, that he "came roaring out of the mid seventies touchy-feely with one hand on the piano, and the other with a gun." Let's face it, folks, Rock and Roll, as WE know it, DIED, Aug. 16, 1977 - but this album and (on the other coast), The Ramones, were doing their very best to keep disco & punk from interbreeding. But they did, and "popular music" limped off to its dirt bath under the name "New Wave," and left the likes of Huey Lewis, U2, Prince, ad nauseum...

Warren Zevon hits his early peak!.......2007-04-01

More than anyone else in the whole El Lay songwriter movement of the late seventies, Warren Zevon had absolutely no problem with getting a good laugh at the expense of the insularity of it all. And on his second proper album, he took the whole scene and turned it properly on its backside. "Excitable Boy" threw in a mix of werewolves, mercenaries, drug abusers and paranoid spoiled brats, yet while frequently offering exceptional tenderness and insight. It was easy to see why Jackson Browne was his mentor and Linda Ronstadt his patron angel.

A song as reckless as the album's title track could come from nothing less than genius. The chirpy sweet background vocals and sugary melody buoy the dark tale of a murderous high school student who kills on the night of his junior prom. "Hotel California" this most certainly wasn't. At the same time, "Accidentally Like a Martyr," with its stately piano line, encompasses the horror of a sunken love affair in barely three and a half minutes. These juxtapositions carry all the way through "Excitable Boy," with only one misstep in the CD's nine songs (the forced funk of "Nighttime In The Switching Yard").

Warren Zevon made several other great albums, but "Excitable Boy" was the moment that his youthful exuberance and a mind uncluttered by too many foreign substances produced a stunner. As a document of the California Sound that Elektra/Asylum records was known for in the seventies, this is indispensable.

The remaster is stunning. The piano to "Accidentally Like A Martyr" just leaps out of the mix (where before it seemed kind of flat). The same can be said for "Nighttime In The Switching Yard." What originally sounded compressed now sounds so much livelier. The bonus tracks are only so-so, with the alternate take of "Werewolves" being somewhat interesting and "I Need A Truck' humorous but unnecessary. What you really want here is the original album, and "Excitable Boy" is worth the remastered wait.

Warren Zevon's Best Album Ever Gets The Respect It Deserves.......2007-03-29

Warren Zevon's best album, EXCITABLE BOY, is finally getting the respect it deserves via a remastering which adds several previously unreleased demos and outtakes to the original album. Although learning to take teasing like the lyrics on this CD can make you a stronger person, the cold, hard truth is that Zevon was no novelty act, as several of his songs on other albums, such as the recovering-addict tales "Bad Luck Streak In Dancing School" and "Detox Mansion" prove. Get this CD as soon as you can.

Average customer rating: His Halloween!!! DIFFERENT It's simply the best! best 2-pack i've bought in a while A review

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Danny Elfman , Marilyn Manson , Panic!@ the Disco , Fiona Apple , Fall Out Boy , Paul Reubens , Catherine O' Hara , Citizens of Halloween , and Patrick Stewert Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Elfman, Danny | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Serenada Schizophrana The Corpse Bride Collectors Box Edward Scissorhands: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Music for a Darkened Theatre, Vol. 1: Film & Television Music ASIN: B000IFRQHC Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Opening
3. This Is Halloween
4. Jack's Lament
5. Doctor Finklestein/ In the Forest
6. What's This?
7. Town Meeting Song
8. Jack and Sally Montage
9. Jack's Obsession
10. Kidnap the Sandy Claws
11. Making Christmas
12. Nabbed
13. Oogie Boogie's Songs
14. Sally's Song
15. Christmas Even Montage
16. Poor Jack
17. To the Rescue
18. Finale/ Reprise
19. Closing
20. End Title

Tracks:

1. This Is Halloween - Marilyn Manson
2. Sally's Song - Fiona Apple
3. What's This? - Fall Out Boy
4. Kidnap the Sandy Claws - She Wants Revenge
5. This Is Halloween - Panic! At the Disco
6. Making Christmas (Demo) - Danny Elfman
7. Oogie Boogie's Song (Demo) - Danny Elfman
8. This Is Halloween (Demo) - Danny Elfman
9. Kidnap the Sandy Claws (Demo) - Danny Elfman

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Not only is The Nightmare Before Christmas one of the best musicals of the past two decades; it may well be Danny Elfman's masterpiece, successfully integrating his main influences (from Cab Calloway to Nino Rota) into a fantastic whole. The first disc of this reissue features the original soundtrack, its songs still teetering between dark humor and poetic flights of fancy; this so-called kids' music is at least as sophisticated and skilled as anything you're likely to hear on Broadway. The second disc includes demo versions of four songs on which Elfman plays and sings everything, and five new covers of some of Nightmare's best-loved songs. Marilyn Manson successfully applies his spooky Weimar-circus style on "This Is Halloween" while Panic! At the Disco's lushly orchestrated take on the same tune is closer to the original. Fiona Apple's poignant "Sally's Song" is enhanced by very nice string charts, and She Wants Revenge does a disco take on "Kidnap the Sandy Claws." Best perhaps is Fall Out Boy's cover of "What's This?" which sounds like an unexpected cross between the Beach Boys and Queen. A highly recommended set. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

His Halloween!!!.......2007-06-20

Well, disc 1 is Danny Elfman's classic soundtrack to the film that is of course great (goes without saying). Disc 2, to mu pleasent surprise was pretty cool as well. Marilyn Manson's cover of "This Is Halloween" is absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IMO, it's not only the best track on the album, but it is one of the best cover songs ever recorded in the history of history. I was almost certain that he would have messed that song up...but he really does an amzing job. Even if you hate Manson, ..you won't hate this song. As for the other covers, I liked Fiona Apple's cover of "Sally's Song", and I thought the She Wants Revenge cover of "Kidnap The Santy Claws" was a good eightees style presentation, kinda Depeche Mode-eske. The other bands on the disc all did an ok job, but it's really all about the Manson cover when it's all said and done.

DIFFERENT.......2007-03-26

THIS SOUNDTRACK'S PERFECT IF YOU'RE INTO ANIMATED MOVIES AND MUSIC!MANSON DOES AN EXCELLENT JOB ON HIS SONG: THIS IS HALLOWEEN! HIS VOICE HAS SO MANY DIMENSIONS IN THIS SONG.HIS MUSIC IS PERFECT WITH THE TITLE.

It's simply the best!.......2007-02-15

Both versions of "What's this?" are great! Danny Elfman had already conquered my admiration and respect with Batman's and The Corpse Bride's soundtrack, but The Nightmare Before Christmas is my number 1 for a bunch of reasons: the interpretations are awesome and the new versions in the second CD have profoundly delighted me. If you're an Elfman's fan, you won't be disappointed!

best 2-pack i've bought in a while.......2007-02-09

i will admit, i have been and will be a manson fanatic for a number of years. Nightmare before Christmas has also been on a consistent highnote for me even as a little kid when we got on VHS. so when i heard Danny Elfman on the radio talking about this thing a few weeks before it came out, i heard "marilyn manson will be doing a cover of "this is halloween", my heart jumped and i almost veered of the I-15. i bought two copies of it, one for myself and one for a friend who i knew would also appreciate it for the Panic! cover.

i will also admit i bought this cd without any hesitation, and only for that one song, and i must say it hit it right on the money. Marilyn Manson in my mind is the master of taking good, popular songs, and twisting them into something unique and that makes a statement (hearing him sing "boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to see something strange?" is rather convienient).

i also enjoyed the rest of the cds with more or less the same appreciation.

my only gripe with this cd is She Wants Revenges version of Kidnap The Sandy Claws. that was something i was looking forward to, and the signers monotone singing does little to honor the song. the background tune hardly resembles the melody it was taken from. in that song there were 3 distinctive voices, with SWR, you got one unchanging voice with no emotion. hell Beastie Boys coulda done a better job on this song.

A review.......2007-01-20

Seeing as I am an impulse buyer as well as a fan of this movie, I wasn't surprised to wake up one morning and find the package for this sitting on my doorstep. I listened to the second disc first and decided that it was OK. After reading some of the other reveiws I came to agree with some but disagree with others. Everyone has been saying that the Manson version of "This Is Halloween" was the best because it was scary and the Panic! version of said song sucked becuase it was too carnical like. If any of you remember the movie, the original song wasn't meant to be scary, but celebratory. I think Panic! captured that feeling best. Fiona Apple's song was beautiful, but I found that She Wants REvenge missed the mark a little. It had a good beat, yes, but it was too monotone for my taste. Fall Out Boy's cover is a kepper and has made it's way to my most played list. The demos are great, thought the demo of Kidnap the Sandy Claws kinda freaks me out when I remember that it's one guy doing three voices.

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