Free Soul [Import]

Free Soul [Import]

Track Listings

1. What's Going On
2. Little Ghetto Boy
3. Love Love Love
4. Someday We'll All Be Free
5. Sack Full Of Dreams
6. The Ghetto
7. Hey Girl
8. Valdez In The Country
9. Flying Easy
10. Nu-Po
11. Little Ghetto Boy
12. The Ghetto
13. Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything)
14. Magnificent Sanctuary Band
15. This Christmas
16. You've Got A Friend

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Japanese collection of 16 tracks from the late soul singer. Includes the hit 'The Ghetto'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Free Soul,Donny Hathaway,Wea International,Action / Adventure,Chicago Soul,Pop,R&B,R&B/Soul,Soul,Soul/R & B


Hidden Land
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Fresh, Innovative, Fleck
  • Enjoyable listening.
  • A Great Imitation of Their Own Style
  • Pleasant (newly defined) mix of genres
  • Flashes of greatness.
Hidden Land
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BUXUU6
Release Date: 2006-02-14

Tracks:

  1. Fugue From Prelude & Fugue No. 20 In A Minor, BWV 889
  2. P'lod In The House
  3. Rococo
  4. Labyrinth
  5. Kaleidoscope
  6. Who's Got Three?
  7. Weed Whacker
  8. Couch Potato
  9. Chennai
  10. Subterfuge
  11. Interlude
  12. Misunderstood
  13. The Whistle Tune

Amazon.com

Banjo player Bela Fleck has a world-class set of chops and a willingness to follow his muse wherever it takes him. The band ranges far and wide once again on the The Hidden Land ­ it opens with a Bach Fugue, delves into swing, has a bit of bluegrass, does progressive rock, and jets to several other locales. But the everything-and-the-kitchen sink concept is still considerable more streamlined than 2003's Little Worlds, an overproduced and under-focused three-CD set. Highlights here include Fleck's pickin' on a progressive country stomp called "Weed Whacker" and the playful "Couch Potato," which has a hyper edge that doesn't match the sedentary implications of the title. The band's telepathic interaction is highlighted on the Middle East-influenced "Chennai," ­where musical lines are played in unison or tossed back and forth, making the song crackle with energy. The broad aesthetic and restless sonic changes might be a bit much for some, but a patient survey of this album will be rewarded. ­--Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fresh, Innovative, Fleck.......2007-02-21

The band started to get carried away with guest appearances (Outbound, Little Worlds, etc.) that it was almost unbearable and overwhelming. Their compositions suffered because instead of something designed for specifically the Flecktones, other things came out of the woodworks (not to say that all of it or any of it was bad, but it was almost too much).

When I listen to this album, not only does it feel more original and fresher than anything I have heard Bela and the Flecktones do (at least after listening to their older albums for long spans of time), but this album just has a more intimate and naturally revealing side of the Flecktones. This is an album that will make you think, "Wow I was not expecting that! I kind of like it! Give me more!" and the more you listen to it, the more you feel like you are on the same page as them. This is a more mature album, not one for someone who does not already know how Bela Fleck speaks, so please do not listen to this as a novice listener, it sends a false first impression. The music is more jazz-like than before, and all of the songs flow together. The Flecktones take the listener on an epic adventure like none of the albums have really done before. With the major peaks (in my opinion) being the transition from Fugue to P'lod, Labyrinth, Weed Wacker>Couch Potato>Chennai, this album hits hard from the getgo.

I have always wondered, what will they do next? Bela plays guitar on here, Futureman plays a lot more acoustic drums (which is soooo refreshing), Jeff plays the flute quite a bit, and Victor is always amazing. This album keeps the Flecktones in my top five best bands of all time; The Hidden Land is indeed another album that leaves the listener wanting much more, just like the others. Although, I really like this style the most, I hope they produce more of this gold.

-Aaron

4 out of 5 stars Enjoyable listening........2006-12-09

After several Flecktones albums (including 2003's ambitious triple CD Little Worlds that found the act collaborating with all-star guests including Derek Trucks, Branford Marsalis, and Bobby McFerrin), the group chose a back-to-basics approach for its latest release "The Hidden Land".
The disc solely features the Flecktones quartet, comprised of bassist Victor Wooten, percussionist Roy "Future Man" Wooten, and saxophonist Jeff Coffin. Together, the band expertly hones its trademark combination of bluegrass, jazz, funk, and rock influences within a more spacious and stripped-down environment.
The band has been together for 17 years, always trying to find the right next thing to do and not repeat themselves.
Having a lot of guests playing with them was an incredible amount of fun, but if they were to continue along that path,they would become very predictable.
Banjoist Bela Fleck hooks back up with his longtime backing group The Flecktones featuring longtime electric bass stalwart Victor Wooten. Their music is a mix of Americana, funk grooves and jazz and makes for pleasant if unchallenging listening. After opening with a brief Bach classical composition, the group moves into "P'lod in the House" which kicks the tempo up with pulsating electric bass and funky drum breaks. Wooten's bass is an active presence in almost every performance on this disc, especially on "Labyrinth" where it underpins pensive sounding flute and saxophone solos while scatted vocals bubble just underneath the surface.
There's a brief acoustic interlude on "Who's Got Three" with unamplified banjo (fingers scraping quite audibly on the fretboard) and clarinet taking center stage. Funky bass moves back into the forefront with the upbeat "Weed Whacker" with some quick pickin' and bouncy saxophone. "Subterfuge" gets a little more adventurous as the band jumps the rails of its comfort zone with an electric guitar solo, before ending things on a back-porch note, pickin' the banjo and tootin' on the flute for "The Whistle Song." Jam band fans will find a lit of grooves to like here, and while I found myself wishing that they took a few more chances, the album does make for pleasant if unchallenging background music.

1 out of 5 stars A Great Imitation of Their Own Style.......2006-11-18

Reading between the grooves, it sounds like there was a contractual obligation to produce a new album. Great playing. Innovative compositions. It's hard to pinpoint why these great musicians somehow just didn't manage to get this bird in the air. However, nothing about it really inspires, entertains or surprises.

5 out of 5 stars Pleasant (newly defined) mix of genres.......2006-11-02

This was my introduction to Béla Fleck and it served me very well. It's supposed to be very different than previous albums (more jazzy) and this is absolutely well done. I find it magnificient! You should have a (at least small) taste for jazz sounds, otherwise, "Hidden Land" won't work for you.

Not all songs are good, but what do you expect? I like most: Rococco, Kaleidoscope, Weed Whacker and The Whistle Tune.

Buttom line: In my view, Béla Fleck's sound and melodies have evolved for the better in the past years. It's getting more unique every time. I like it!

2 out of 5 stars Flashes of greatness........2006-09-25

I have to say that this is without a doubt their most uninspired and unoriginal album yet. The first few tracks are really bad, as bad as "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" (I thought they got all that out of their system?). Maybe it will grow on me, but I think with repeated listens I will become more and more bored with it. I will say that as the album moves on, it gets better and "Misunderstood" is definitely the high point on the album (Too bad it takes so long to get there). I have a really hard time recommending this album especially considering their ridiculously strong output leading up to it. Here's to hoping their following is looking better for the mighty Flecktones.

Look for _Outbound_ or _Little Worlds_ instead.
Free
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • HEAVENLY
  • Sweetest voices ever!
  • Awesome
  • Soothing and thought provoking
  • Pure Crystal
Free
Chris Dodd , Fiona Pears , Anthony Chadney , Ben Crawley , Christopher Robson , and Raoul Platt
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002RUAAQ
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

  1. I Am The Day
  2. Stay With Me
  3. Voca Me
  4. A Song Of Enchantment
  5. Ave Verum
  6. Do Not Stand At My Grave
  7. When A Knight
  8. A New Heaven
  9. I Vow To Thee My Country
  10. Lament
  11. Twilight
  12. Be Still My Soul
  13. Adoramus

Amazon.com

English composer Robert Prizeman has taken a conventional English boy's choir--usually a haven for sweet songs and ecclesiastical renderings--and made them contemporary without selling out any of their intrinsic charm. Their stacked choral voices and lead sopranos, dressed up with electronica rhythms, synthesizers, and strings still sound like they could be coming from the church balcony, even while they exude an Enya-like appeal. While there are adaptations of Gregorian chants and Sibelius hymns, most of the songs are Prizeman originals based on those styles, with texts often drawn from Latin Liturgy. Except for the chilled romanticism of "Stay With Me," and the rhythm driven "Adoramus," whose chorus sounds like a Harry Potter incantation, few of the songs on Free have the anthemic pop appeal of "Salva Me" or "Vespera" from previous albums. Instead, Prizeman has opted for a more serene sound on Free, even with their first video from the disc, the yearning "I Am the Day." Some of it, like Prizeman's setting of a Walter de la Mare poem on "A Song of Enchantment," gets lugubrious. But most of Free floats on gentle soprano breezes, intrinsically innocent, even if the boys might be smoking cigarettes behind the altar. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars HEAVENLY.......2007-06-19

This cd is like listening to a heavenly choir. "Free" is an awesome audio experience. It can turn a stressful day into a calm evening.

5 out of 5 stars Sweetest voices ever!.......2007-06-16

I happened across this CD at Borders and was able to listen to it! One of the sweetest and heavenly CDs ever! I bought two: one for myself and one as a gift.

4 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2007-01-04

I never knew that young boys could have such wonderful voices, almost angelic. The music is very relaxing and haunting at times, but that's what makes it a good album to hear to. The harmonies were so beautiful. To all choir fans, this is a must-have album.

5 out of 5 stars Soothing and thought provoking.......2006-02-23

Libera is an amazing group of boys and Robert Prizeman really knows how to put everything together. My favorite songs on "Free" are Voca Me, Stay With Me, Adoramus, I Am the Day and Twilight. Each time I listen to this disc, another song seems to start growing on me. This was my first Libera CD (I have since bought Luminosa, Libera and Visions) and at first I liked the faster more upbeat songs but as time went on I started to really love the softer ones like Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep (beautifully done by Ben Crawley and Joseph Platt). The soloists are lovely with clear and pure voices, and the chorus just swells with harmonies. This is choir music for people who hate choir music.

5 out of 5 stars Pure Crystal.......2006-02-20

Like Luminosa, this is incredible. I can only compare it to the beautiful, pristine, classical pieces of antiquity, such as Vivaldi's Spring and Bach's many ethereal melodies. It's beautiful.
Tommy
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Who Classic Masterpiece AS YOU NEVER HEARD BEFORE
  • A Landmark Classic Now Made Even Better.
  • A Milestone of Early Rock!
  • I Love it !
  • The Who's classic rock opera gets a 35th birthday celebration fit for a king!
Tommy

Manufacturer: Geffen Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000DJZAH
Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. It's A Boy
  3. 1921
  4. Amazing Journey
  5. Sparks
  6. Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)
  7. Christmas
  8. Cousin Kevin
  9. The Acid Queen
  10. Underture
  11. Do You Think It's Alright
  12. Fiddle About
  13. Pinball Wizard
  14. There's A Doctor
  15. Go To The Mirror!
  16. Tommy Can You Hear Me?
  17. Smash The Mirror
  18. Sensation
  19. Miracle Cure
  20. Sally Simpson
  21. I'm Free
  22. Welcome
  23. Tommy's Holiday Camp
  24. We're Not Gonna Take It
  25. See Me Feel Me/Listening To You

Tracks:

  1. I Was
  2. Christmas (Out-Take 3)
  3. Cousin Kevin Model Child
  4. Young Man Blues (Version 1)
  5. Tommy Can You Hear Me? (Alternate Version)
  6. Trying To Get Through
  7. Sally Simpson (Out-Takes)
  8. Miss Simpson
  9. Welcome (Take 2)
  10. Tommy's Holiday Camp (Band's Version)
  11. We're Not Gonna Take It (Alternate Version)
  12. Dogs (Part 2)
  13. It's A Boy
  14. Amazing Journey
  15. Christmas
  16. Do You Think It's Alright?
  17. Pinball Wizard

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Who Classic Masterpiece AS YOU NEVER HEARD BEFORE.......2007-06-12

The Album is a masterpiece of all time rock n roll, even if this is "the less Who album" of the Who... but nevermind!
The Sound in both Stereo (from the original master tape discovered in the vault of UMG) and 5.1 (mixed by Pete Townshend himself) is great...
As you put the disc in your player you'll hear the great differences from the 1996 reissue even if you have only a "simple" CD player..
If You're a great Who fan and you a have SACD player buy ABSOLUTELY this album and enjoy it 'til the laser of your player won't work anymore...
The second disc is clearly for fans only but the quality of some track even if are demos or outtakes is very very good!!

5 out of 5 stars A Landmark Classic Now Made Even Better........2006-12-26

One of the most important, groundbreaking amd influential albums in the history of rock and roll, The Who's 1969 magnum opus "Tommy", a rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind kid who sure plays a mean pinball, is now better than ever thanks to the brilliance of SACD and DSD remastering techniques.

Every song on the cd sounds like it was recorded just yesterday. It is 100 % crystal clear, perfectly remixed and remastered. It gives you a clearer view of the story as well as a more pleasurable than ever listening experience. Pete Townshend and the people involved in this truly put their hearts into making "Tommy" better than ever.

The bonus disc is also worth it. A lot of awesome raritis. The liner notes are an interesting read, and the album itself is of course a masterpiece nobody should be without.

5 out of 5 stars A Milestone of Early Rock!.......2006-09-29

"Tommy" is beyond question one of the big milestones of early rock. Musically the band were at the peak of their creativity.

All band members were obviously extremely talented musicians and both Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend were/are great singers. Apart from few exceptions like "Cousin Kevin" all songs are outstanding; and it's really great to have the whole story on one CD - compared to the old double vinyl album.

Though the storyline may seem a little weird today ( to me it always did ), there is so much great music on this album.

The second bonus CD gives a very interesting insight in the developement of some of the songs. Though the sound quality is exellent CD 2 will mainly be of interest to hard-core Who fans. None of these alternate versions are better than the ones chosen for the album, though a few come close. The studio version of "Young Man Blues" which did not appear on the original album is a nice addition too!

5 out of 5 stars I Love it !.......2006-09-06

I was so blind-sided by this reissue - really. I have looked at this for a few years now, but I never picked it up. My impression of this was that it had some very good music along with some dated sounding tracks, so it wasn't a high priority. I'd been having very good luck buying hybrid SACD's even though I don't own a SACD player; the CD layers benefit greatly from the DSD mastering, making them stand head and shoulders above the latest PCM remasters (there are a few exceptions), so I decided to take the plunge.

The CD layer is stunning. I must have been sitting there with my mouth open after "Overture" began. I experienced emotion that wasn't there on previous listens to this on CD and vinyl. Yes, some of the tracks still sound dated, but most of this album is very good indeed, and this remaster is so incredible. If you own a great stereo rig, I highly recommend buying this - in fact, even if you don't have a great rig, I recommend it!

5 out of 5 stars The Who's classic rock opera gets a 35th birthday celebration fit for a king!.......2006-08-13

The Who's fourth studio(and fifth overall) album Tommy was released in May of 1969.
The Tommy album by The Who was the make or break for the group because if Tommy had failed, The Who would have probably disbanded due to lack of funds despite their concerts selling out based on Pete Townshend's guitar smashing and Keith Moon's drum kit demolishing at the end of each gig.
Guitarist Pete Townshend, under the gun after I Can See For Miles failed as a single in the UK(although it was their biggest ever hit here in the US) came up with a rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind kid named Tommy whom becomes those aforementioned things after witnessing an event as a child that traumatized him(his father killing his step-father whom he considered his father).
Originally considered to be a single length album, the band felt it didn't make sense so they expanded it into a double album and the result is one of rock's Top 10 greatest double studio albums in history(alongside other classic double albums like the then-already released Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland and The Beatles' White album and would help pave the way for more classics like The Rolling Stones' 1972 masterwork Exile on Main Street, The Who's 1973 release Quadrophenia, Elton John's 1973 classic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Genesis' 1974 masterwork The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Led Zeppelin's 1975 classic Physical Graffiti, Pink Floyd's 1979 masterpiece The Wall and Bruce Springsteen's 1980 classic The River among many others).
Alot of classics appear on this album like the Overture, the classic Top 20 hit Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey, the Underture(best instrumental on here which is basically a repeat of the album's other instrumental Sparks), Go to the Mirror, I'm Free, Cousin Kevin(one of bass player John Entwistle's greatest compositions), Fiddle About(about the perverted Uncle Ernie), Tommy's Holiday Camp(another excellent ditty written by drummer Keith Moon whom did an excellent rendition in the film version of Tommy in 1975) and the classic finale We're Not Gonna Take It/See Me Feel Me.
The other tracks on the album It's a Boy, 1921(You Didn't Hear It), Eyesight to the Blind, Christmas, The Acid Queen, Do You Think It's Alright, There's a Doctor I've Found, Tommy Can You Hear Me?, Smash the Mirror, Sensation, Miracle Cure, Sally Simpson and Welcome are all great pieces as well though tend to be overlooked.
The album made The Who legends for good and peaked at #4 on the Billboard chart and was their first Gold seller(eventually Platinum).
In 1996, the album was re-released as a remastered CD but used different masters for the remixed reissue.
In October of 2003(just in time for Tommy's 35th Anniversary), Geffen Records(formerly known as MCA) re-released the album as a 2-disc Hybrid SACD with the original mix on the CD layer and a killer 5.1 mix on the SACD layer and this version uses the very original tapes that were found in Universal's vault after being said that the original tapes were destroyed by Kit Lambert in a fire. As a result of the discovery of the original tapes, the sound quality is amazing on here.
Disc two has great outtakes and demos like I Was, The Who trying to record Sally Simpson with hilarious results and instrumental versions of Tommy Can You Hear Me and Tommy's Holiday Camp among many other rarities plus a cool booklet with rare photos.
Highly recommended.
The Songs of West Side Story
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Little Richard on "I Feel Pretty" alone is worth the price.
  • Outstanding!
  • A contemporary , edgy version worth buying!
  • Self-indulgent crap
  • This is a real gem!
The Songs of West Side Story
Various Artists
Manufacturer: RCA Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003FRP
Release Date: 1996-01-30

Tracks:

  1. Something's Coming - All 4 One
  2. A Boy Like That - Selena
  3. Maria - Michael McDonald, James Ingram & David Pack
  4. Prologue/ Jet Song - Brian Setzer
  5. Tonight - Kenny Loggins and Wynonna
  6. Cool - Patti Austin, Mervyn Warren And Bruce Hornsby
  7. Somewhere - Aretha Franklin
  8. America - Natalie Cole, Patti Labelle And Sheila E
  9. I Feel Pretty - Little Richard
  10. One Hand, One Heart - Tevin Campbell
  11. Gee, Officer Krupke - Salt-N-Pepa, Def Jef, Lisa 'left Eye' Lopes, etc..
  12. I Have A Love - Trisha Yearwood
  13. Prelude To The Rumble - Chick Corea
  14. The Rumble - Chick Corea's Electric Band Vs. Steve Vai's Monste
  15. Prelude To Somewhere - Orchestra
  16. Somewhere - Phil Collins

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Little Richard on "I Feel Pretty" alone is worth the price........2007-06-08

Bought the CD through Amazon after hearing the Little Richard cut, "I Feel Pretty". Playing to type, LR gives one of his all time best performances. This cut alone is worth the price of CD.

The rest of the CD - fair (Tevin Campbell - poor song choice for his otherwise cooool voice) to good (Selena - expected better) to outstanding (Aretha)

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding!.......2006-12-17

Hearing Little Richard sing "I feel Pretty" is worth the price alone!
I found this to be a really neat way to introduce younger generations to this classic Broadway show.

I would love to see more R&B versions of Broadway hits.

5 out of 5 stars A contemporary , edgy version worth buying!.......2005-09-19

This is a welcome, edgy adaptation of the classic songs of West Side Story. While the original version brought the concept of inner-city gangs to the consciousness of middle America, it was necessarily sterilized to make the message more palatable.

THESE versions of the familiar songs help us imagine the reality... the tension, the passion, the despair, and the love.

Fresh sounds for a new audience, this will be enjoyed by long-time West Side champions, as well.

2 out of 5 stars Self-indulgent crap.......2004-05-07

There are a few high points to this disc which I suppose make it worth owning, but on the whole I find it extemely off-putting. "Somewhere" will bring tears to your eyes, but, alas, the producer seemingly didn't have the balls to tell AF to wrap it up--and so it becomes tedious, the opposite of tasteful self-restraint. And Patti LaBelle? Well, she is the patron saint of masturbatory yammering. On the other hand, Brian Setzer cuts loose on "Jet Song" in a way that'd be certain to put a smile on the face of Mr. Bernstein. There are some nice interpretations, but all in all, it has an inorganic, overproduced, Yamaha DX7'y sound.

5 out of 5 stars This is a real gem!.......2004-01-19

What a fabulous collection of re-interpretations of these classic songs!
I take my hat off to David Pack for doing such a fantastic job on the arrangements. I just can't praise this CD enough! I wish the label had done more to promote this recording! All the artists did an amazing job on their vocals and instrumentation.
My favorites are : Selena, Michael McDonald/ James Ingram, Kenny Loggins/Wynonna, Patti Austin, Aretha Franklin,Tevin Campbell and Trisha Yearwood.
This is a great CD for any collection. It's a terrific way to expose your children to real music!
Free Your Mind...And Your Ass Will Follow
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Free your mind!
  • The kingdom of heaven is within...
  • Pharmecutical Explanation.
  • I Know That It Must Have Been Good To You Baby
Free Your Mind...And Your Ass Will Follow
Funkadelic
Manufacturer: Westbound Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AXWV36
Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

  1. Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow
  2. Friday Night, August 14th
  3. Funky Dollar Bill
  4. I Wanna Know If It's Good to You?
  5. Some More
  6. Eulogy and Light
  7. Fish, Chips and Sweat [*]
  8. Free Your Mind Radio Advert [*]
  9. I Wanna Know If It's Good to You [*]
  10. I Wanna Know If It's Good to You [*][Instrumental]

Album Description

The legendary second album (1970) from Funkadelic - remastered from original tapes for the first time in 15 years. This album's title track is the sort of spaced-out acid-funk that is a big influence with artists such as Spiritualized and Primal Scream. This 2005 CD features the original six track album plus the non-album B-side "Fish Chips And Sweat", "Free Your Mind Radio Advert", and the radically different single versions - vocal and instrumental - of "I Wanna Know If It's Good To You". The booklet includes in-depth sleeve notes by funk expert Dean Rudland, with details of the history of the band and this recording, and an interview with eyewitnesses to their 1971 UK tour. The booklet includes lots of pictures, memorabilia and adverts related to this release. Westbound U.S.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Free your mind!.......2007-07-25

I know George and company had to been blowed out of their mind when they recorded this album back in 70. But you still can't take away the fact that it was a very good recording. Not to mention, there was a message in Funkadelic's music even if it did sound somewhat bizarre. George Clinton was quite politically aware of what was going on during that era, which was why a lot of their music along with his other group Parliament was so great. I'm proud to have this title along with all of the others in my collection.

5 out of 5 stars The kingdom of heaven is within..........2007-04-21

This album broke some barriers between rock and soul music that Jimi Hendrix had only begun to break down before his untimely death. No worries, Eddie Hazel was doing similar things on the guitar, though with another approach, and the vision of George Clinton to play through. If you think Neil Young's 'Tonight's the Night' captured a mood of drug/alcohol-addled redemption, you really should listen to this song cycle [song-psycho?]. Clinton nails acid-rock and the band bursts through it, full of raw power, humor, and divinely-inspired re-alignment of the planets. This stuff can be enjoyed in one long monster jam, or song-by-song, and the desired effect is what you'll find when you improve your interplanetary funksmanship. Dig!

5 out of 5 stars Pharmecutical Explanation........2006-10-20

When i first heard this album, i was hypnotized by the funk. Honestly, this album was recorded while the fellas was all high on acid. (That's what George Clinton said). My fav is "Some More" with Bernie rockin' the Hammond B3. It's a bluesy type of song, but oh so funky! The late Eddie Hazel in my opinion was the greatest guitarist (other than the late Jimi Hendricks. If you like rock, and I mean acid rock, cop this peice here. The title cut is also a good song to just listen to ...as a matter of fact, put ur headset on and I guarentee, you will think you're trippin on some stuff! I can't believe how far these guys have come. Tiki Fullwood (Drums)(RIP) Eddie Hazel (Guitar) (Rip), Tawl Ross (Guitar), Bernie Worrell (Keyboards), George Clinton, Calvin Simon, Grady Thomas, Ray Davis. (Parliament) Get this album along with Live @ Meadowbrook.......

5 out of 5 stars I Know That It Must Have Been Good To You Baby.......2006-09-15

"cause you're still buying Funkadelic albums! This album was out there!! "Friday Night" is a hard jam as well as "Free Your Mind". this is all rock baby! "I Wanna Know If It's Good" the "Funkadeletts" give you a taste of their sensual yet strong voices--George really knows how how to pic 'em. This album I did not appreciate when i first heard it but, as I grew up I was like wow! This stuff is tight!! The funk is in your face and these musicians really rock a house--The original Funkadelics should be inducted again into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Very excellent work for some very young musicians. The Parliaments are truly doing their thing with the vocals and this album has a lot of energy. Funkadelic set a tone and my hat's off to Bernie Worrell! He rocked those keys like Eddie and Tawl rocked those guitars! There is no other keyboard player like Bernie Worrell in rock music ---probably never will be. These are very innovative people who moved a world--they are still rockin' and funkin' all over the planet.
Free
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • NOT WHAT I EXPECTED
  • Inspirational ! It's a blessing.
  • I'm Star Struck!
  • K. Jones Reviews
  • Absolutely Wonderful
Free
LaShell Griffin
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00023B1B2
Release Date: 2004-05-25

Tracks:

  1. You Are Mine
  2. Free
  3. Learn To Breathe
  4. Get Away
  5. I Can Only Imagine
  6. Man from Galilee
  7. Rise
  8. He's Coming Again
  9. This Is Who I Am
  10. Faith- (featuring Lee Griffin)
  11. Better Days

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars NOT WHAT I EXPECTED.......2007-03-15

This is a very good cd. I bought this cd after hearing the single, "Get away". I didn't think it would be so spirtually inclined but that wasn't a negative. Ms. LaShell has a beautiful voice and her songs are positive and uplifting.

5 out of 5 stars Inspirational ! It's a blessing........2007-03-08

I really enjoyed this CD. I bought it specifically for the version of "I can only imagine" It is great! This song has been recorded numerous times in all kinds of music styles and languages. This is my favorite to date (and I have listed to quite a few). Man from Galilee is touching too. And Rise is inspirational, uplifting and full of hope and faith. LaShell has a beautiful voice and this CD is really a blessing.

5 out of 5 stars I'm Star Struck!.......2006-04-18

Lashell has that BIG voice that you naturally look to hear from a singer. This album is so inspirational but not overly gospel. It leads you into the message without overwhelming you. I am trully impressed by her vocal style, range and power and her apparent humbleness. Props to Oprah and the audience for recognizing her gifts and much success to Lashell. All the tracks are my favorites but Free rings in my head most anytime of the day.

5 out of 5 stars K. Jones Reviews.......2005-06-15

This CD is a diamond in the rough. It seems to be an injustice
that Lashell Griffin is getting little or no air time on the
radio for this CD.Every song on this CD with the exception of
cut ten is a four or five star song.with other CD's you are fortunate if 7 out of 10 are good songs.There has to be a marketing problem with her marketing agency.How can you sing
on Oprah and not be heard on the Gospel stations? This is an
annointed CD and it's unfortunate that many are missing out on
it.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful.......2004-11-12

I ordered this as an extra just to complete an order. Now, I can't stop listening to it. LaShell, thank you for sharing your blessed voice with the rest of us. I love every last song on this CD. My favorite songs are Get Away (I have 2 small ones), I Can Only Imagine (my heart pounds with this song), He's Coming Again (I hold my breath, too). I love them all, REALLY. Please do another CD, although I'm sure I'll still be listening to this one even when the 2nd one comes.
Free Soul
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Eclectic "FREE SOUL"
Free Soul
Diana Ross
Manufacturer: Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PDZONA
Release Date: 2007-07-03

Tracks:

  1. I'm A Winner
  2. Baby It's Love
  3. I'm Coming Out
  4. He's My Sunny Boy
  5. You Can't Hurry Love
  6. When The Lovelight Starts Shinning Through His Eyes
  7. Back In My Arms Again
  8. Stop! In The Name Of Love
  9. Boss
  10. I'm Still Waiting
  11. One Love In My Lifetime
  12. I'm Livin' In Shame
  13. Love Child
  14. He's All I Got
  15. Baby Love
  16. I Hear A Symphony
  17. Something On My Mind
  18. Some Things You Never Get Used To
  19. I'll Set You Free
  20. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  21. Borwn Baby/ Save The Children
  22. Smile
  23. Bah-Bah-Bah
  24. A Place In The Sun

Album Description

Japanese-only collection of Diana's hits and album tracks, part of the 'Free Soul' series compiled by Toru Hashimoto. This 25 track CD features a healthy dose of her biggest tracks with the Supremes ('Baby Love', 'Stop! In The Name Of Love', 'You Can't Hurry Love', etc.) mixed with lesser known delights ('Bah-Bah-Bah', 'He's My Sunny Boy', 'I'm A Winner' and more). Comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. Universal. 2007.

Album Details

Japan-original Best-of Collection, Part of the 'free Soul' Series Compiled by Toru Hashimoto(Cafe Apres-midi/Suburbia).

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Eclectic "FREE SOUL" .......2007-07-24

The new Japanese import "FREE SOUL" by Diana Ross is wonderfully eclectic and oddly selected. This CD compiled by Toru Hashimoto contains 24 oddly selected tracks from various album sources. Songs such as "Bah-Bah-Bah", "I'm A Winner", "He's All I Got", "Smile", and "Baby It's Love" are delightfully peppered along side monster hits like "I'm coming Out", "The Boss", and "Love Child." Despite the eclectic grouping of songs the collection is charming and shows a broad range for Diana Ross. The packaging however lacks luster. The cover photo is a dark faded imagine from the "Touch Me In The Morning" photo session.
The Other Side: Los Angeles
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good CD, BAD DVD - I paid to watch adverts?
  • I would buy from this seller again in a second
The Other Side: Los Angeles
Madlib
Manufacturer: Deaf Dumb & Blind
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NQR7XO
Release Date: 2007-04-10

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Album Description

The fifth installment in the Other Side series features the critically acclaimed rapper/producer Madlib on the mix CD and Stones Throw's Peanut Butter Wolf `s visual guide to LA's sights, sites and sounds on DVD. Madlib's diverse audio tour includes tracks from the eclectic/outrageous jazz consciousness originator - Sun Ra Arkestra, 60's psychedelic blues quintet Outlaw Blues Band, legendary reggae drummer (Burning Spear) Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Jamaican record label head/DJ Producer Prince Jazzbo, and Madlib's own tunes- as Beat Konducta (solo) & with collaborator Jaydee (Jaylib) and an exlusive track "Infinity". Hailing from the unlikely beach town of Oxnard, 40 miles north of Los Angeles, the multi-dimensional Madlib quickly rose to prominence as one of the most interesting figures in late-'90s hip-hop. His expansive style and deft touch for composition made him one of hip-hop's most sought-after producers. An enthusiastic crate digger, with a deep reverence for jazz and soul, Madlib branched out into a number of ambitious, engaging solo projects. After hooking up with Los Angeles DJ Peanut Butter Wolf, Madlib did a lot of production for Wolf's Stones Throw label. In 1999 the label released Quasimoto's astonishing The Unseen LP. Doubling as himself and his alter ego Quasimoto, Madlib handled vocals and production duties on the album, a huge critical success. With each year Madlib has continued to expand his abilities beyond the core hip hop that he is known for and The Other Side - Los Angeles proves the point again.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Good CD, BAD DVD - I paid to watch adverts?.......2007-06-10

The DVD included with this item is just boring blatant advertising. You just watch PBW walk in and out of each shop doing mundane things and asking pointless questions to the owners/staff; but not before he makes sure you know the name of the shop and its website and street address etc.

The CD on the other hand is quite good. There were no tracks which I disliked. A great assorment of tracks from Jazz, Regae, Hip-Hop, Funk and Blues, the last track escpecially by the Freestyle Fellowship is sweet as.

I would recommend buying the soundtrack, but steer clear of the DVD unless you want to watch 60 mins of advertisments.

5 out of 5 stars I would buy from this seller again in a second.......2007-05-07

*FAST* delivery and easy to deal with, highly recommended seller, A++ (Thanks!!)
I'm Free
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ray Parker Jr. beyond "Ghostbusters"
  • Tropical Raydio!
  • Below expectations
  • I'M FREE
  • Absolutely fantastic!
I'm Free
Jr. Ray Parker
Manufacturer: Raydio Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E1ZJ56
Release Date: 2006-02-02

Tracks:

  1. Mexico
  2. Glass Of Wine
  3. Middle Age Crisis
  4. Mismaloya Beach
  5. The Guitar Man
  6. Im Free
  7. Rum Punch
  8. Sunset Ray
  9. Forgive Me
  10. The Book
  11. Gibsons Theme

Product Description

If Jimmy Buffet grew up in Detroit it might sound like this!! Sounds like Ray is sitting on a tropical island somewhere thinking about life! He wonderfully blends his pop/r&b melodies with some blues, smooth jazz, and even reggae on this CD.! Ive always wanted to make a record with no restrictions on my creativity. One that would allow me to play my nylon, acoustic, and electric guitars. One that would allow me to lyrically express what life holds for me and my friends at this moment in time. Im Free represents a lot more than just a song or project title. For the first time in a long time, I feel Im Free to express myself the way I used to when I first started! After raising my arms, shouting it out loud a few times and looking at my happy face in the mirror, I knew I was ready!

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Ray Parker Jr. beyond "Ghostbusters".......2007-04-06

Most people know Ray Parker Jr as the guy who did the theme from the fright comedy "Ghostbusters", but this album puts him in a much different light. First off, his instrumental "Mismaloya Beach" is a breezy jazz guitar tune that suits him well in the smooth jazz realm. His vocalized tunes put his views on life and love in a more realistic vibe. It is different from anything Ray ever did before. Parker is in the smooth jazz realm to stay, so don't expect him to be chasing anymore ghosts.

5 out of 5 stars Tropical Raydio!.......2007-03-07

Detroit native Ray Parker Jr. seldom charted since 1985 and now with this album,he performs in a whole new tropical-themed style. I recently heard one of the tracks [...] and it was awesome! Parker put out this album in 2006,a quarter-century after he disbanded Raydio(he later continued his career as a solo artist). However,he reunites,musically,with his longtime buddy Ollie Brown,who was one of Parker's Raydio fellow members. Parker and Brown have been friends since grade school and they're both also reunited with some other childhood friends on this project. Parker,who has written almost every song he recorded,with or without Raydio,does a wonderful cover of David Gates' GUITAR MAN,which was a hit in 1972 for Gates' now-extinct band Bread. I guess we can say that,with the exception of Brown,he and Parker have a new "Raydio". The other songs are fantastic! I would love to sit by my pool while listening to this CD!

3 out of 5 stars Below expectations.......2007-01-28

I have to admit that I really like Ray Parker Jr. He's one of those session musicians that certainly delivers top performance given the circunstances. Ray Parker Jr caught my attention besides his heydays with Raydio when he recorded "After Dark", his last work before this new release. He proved himself to be one of the pioneers in what nowadays we come to know as "smooth jazz". The song "After Midnite" is a true classic of this genre and that particular album unfortunately remains unavailable in cd (a few vynil copies can be found in here). Said all this, I was wondering why he wouldn't release a newer and polished smooth jazz album. When I knew he would have a new album I was very enthusiastic about it. Well, "I'm free" falls below my expectations because Ray decided to do something to express his freedom feelings (which there's nothing wrong with it) instead of doing what he does best: fine smooth jazz. The only song cut to that standard is "Mismaloya Beach" which is by far the only one I really enjoy. The rest is a mix that ranges from a Marc Antoine-esque song to a weak cover of David Gate's "The Guitar Man" with bland vocals in between. Don't get me wrong, I still believe he's an outstanding musician and probably this cd is for the fan at heart of Ray Parker Jr, but not for me. I'll look forward for a genuine smooth jazz album. Without a trace of a doubt I'm pretty sure he'll come up with something like that in the near future.

4 out of 5 stars I'M FREE.......2006-11-10

I THINK WE FORGET WHAT A GOOD GUITAR PLAYER RAY PARKER JR IS..THIS NEW CD REMIND US THAT HE WAS A MUSICAN BEFORE "GHOST BUSTER" AND RADIO... I DONT LIKE THE SINGING ON THE CD BUT I LOVE THE INSTRUMENTALS..

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!.......2006-09-07

I couldn't wait to get this album. I'm a "young, old head" and I've loved Ray's music every since I was a toddler when my parents used to play his 45's. I saw him perform a couple of weeks ago in DC and it was such a blessing to be able to see one of my favorite musicians... and I even got a hug! The album is great from beginning to end. It takes you to another place and he makes his guitars sing. I highly recommend this album to anyone. The CD didn't have to grow on me... when I heard the CD the first time through, I loved every single song. If you want to hear some REAL music, show Ray some love and buy this album... it's the best album of the year, so far, for me.
Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Hip-hop, Acid Jazz and Coltrane music
  • Serious Stuff With a Serious Message
  • Superb
Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
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Manufacturer: Grp Records
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ASIN: B0000083QR
Release Date: 1994-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Time Is Moving On - Donald Byrd
  2. Un Ange En Danger - MC Solaar
  3. Positive - Michael Franti
  4. Nocturnal Sunshine - Me'shell Ndegeocello
  5. Flyin' High In The Brooklyn Sky - Digable Planets
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  8. Proceed II - The Roots
  9. Trouble Don't Last Always - Incognito
  10. Rent Strike (DJ Smash Remix) - Groove Collective
  11. The Scream - Us3
  12. This Is Madness - Umar Bin Hassan
  13. Apprehension - Don Cherry

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Hip-hop, Acid Jazz and Coltrane music.......2004-03-02

First off let it be known by anyone reading this that I am not a big fan of rap. However, I have dabbled in listening to it as far back as the Run DMC days and like some of it. Certain artists have appealed to me in this genre, most notably Tu Pac and more recently A Tribe Called Quest. With the merging of of jazz and rap I was further intrigued and pleased with such artists as Digable Planets who breathed fresh air into the genre. The immergence of Acid Jazz and groups like Us3 also piqued my interest. That said, there are things I love about this disc and things I have to pass on. Conceptually it is a worthwhile venture as it is part of the Red, Hot + Cool series that benefiits AIDS. If the message in the music saves a few people and the money gets to AIDS organizations world wide than props to the musicians for dedicating their net proceeds. The merging of old school jazz and their musicians with a younger modern urban hip-hop style is innovative and for the most part works. There is enough good on this disc to outweigh the bad. Good stuff includes the international flair given jazz bass legend Ron Carter, who plays double bass here, by MC Solar who raps in a soft French style, Spearheads cool vocals over a jazzy funky beat that asks a question concerning AIDS "How am I gonna live my life if I'm positive , is it gonna be a negative"? in a story like fasion that follows him from being with lovers to going to the clinic and getting his results in the song entitled "Positive." The hip hop nation is represented equally with old jazz musicians for some very interesting results. "Flying High in The Brooklyn Sky" pairs a grey haired veteran Lester Bowie on trumpet with half his age Digable Planets for a smooth song. "Stolen Moments" by UFO is incredible with samples from Oliver Nelson's big band infused with the computer programming of Ayumi Obinata, mixed with some nice vibraphone and violin work spaced between vocals by Time Five all under the guidance of the United Future Organization trio of Tadashi Yabe, Toshio Matuura and Raphael Sebbag. The Roots are coupled with one of the grandfathers of Acid Jazz(before it was called that) Roy Ayers who plays vibes and a variety of other contributions for a song that probably appeals more to the younger hip-hop urbanite. Original funkmaster Bernie Worrel plays with the Groove Collective for a funky jazzy tune that is a multi-layered synthesis of horn interplay that has moments of Middle Eastern flight fancy. Us3 keeps it funky with tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman on "The Scream" with samples from the classic song by Pharoah Sanders(that is him on the cover) entitled "Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt." Not so coincidentally Pharoah Sanders is featured twice more on "This is Madness" and the trip -hop mix of "The Creator Has A Master Plan." Originally the people who made this disc wanted to include "A Love Supreme" by John Coltrane and give it the same "modern" treatment but this idea was dropped. Instead Branford Marsalis was asked to play the Coltrane masterpiece suite. Marsalis responded to the task but with the thought that this was his version and that he was not trying to play Coltrane like the original. The result is a beautiful addition to the Coltrane legacy. The second disc includes the Marsalis version of " A Love Supreme" that comes in at just over eighteen minutes for a recognizable version but clearly distinct. Also on the second disc the wife of John Coltrane, Alice Coltrane, contributes an untouched "A Love Supreme" taken from her 1971 disc "Alice Coltrane with World Strings Galaxy"(the original Lp featured Peter Max original art) in which she plays various keyboards in a pretty spacey tribute. Pharoah Sanders "The Creator Has A Master Plan" takes on another dimension, full of a world music vibe that barely sounds like the original since it is missing the Leon Thomas vocals and only five minutes in length. The mixing of chaotic urban messages and sounds with the Middle Eastern influenced horn of Sanders is refreshing and beautiful in it's own right. I play the second disc often primarily because of the Marsalis playing of Coltrane and the Sanders classic revamped in a trip -hop manner. There are far more good songs on this two disc set than bad, plenty of music for your money and it all goes for a good cause so therefore I recommend this disc to acid jazz and hip-hop fans alike. A companion disc is also available entitled Red Hot on Impulse.

5 out of 5 stars Serious Stuff With a Serious Message.......2002-01-31

Excellent collaboration of jazz,world and rap artists. Driving beats, heavy rhythms. A must have for any serious collector.
This is a serious cd for a serious disease.

4 out of 5 stars Superb.......2001-04-25

This is my first acid jazz cd ; i give it 4 stars coz there many tunes i don't like it (i prefer funky-jazz but this compilation also contains rap tunes, that probably i can't understand.. they seems to be nonsense :).. anyway tracks like "troble don't last always", "positive" and "nocturnal sunshine" are state of the art in this kind of music.. probably best tunes i ever heard...

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