Imagine

About the Artist
Pam(ela) Parker (vocals) has performed and recorded jazz, R & B, folk, and popular music for several years. The recently released Imagine is her 2nd CD. She is influenced by great vocalists and songwriters such as Nina Simone, Big Mama Thornton and James Taylor. Her voice is strong, smooth, and pretty...one of those that grabs you at the first note and doesn’t let go until it wants to.

Scott Giambusso (bass) has been playing music since 1968. Scott plays both acoustic and elctric bass. He is currently on the jazz faculty of Montgomery College, but has played with greats such as Chuck Berry.

Steve Jones (piano) is a playwright, author, and professor of Jazz Studies at Columbia Union College in Takoma Park.

Richard Miller (guitar) was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has performed both classical guitar music and popular Brazilian and Latin-American music. He has played all over the world for the past 10 years and is currently writing his dissertation for a Ph.D. in music theory at the Catholic University of America.

Jobari Parker-Namdar (vocals) is a recent graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Jobari has studied at Tanglewood and is currently majoring in Jazz and Classical Vocal Performance at the University of Michigan under the direction of George Shirley.

Herbert Scott (saxophone) is a recent graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. He is often featured at the Kennedy Center’s Millenium Stage and is currently an Instrumental Jazz major at Michigan State.

Francis Thompson (drums) is a theory and percussion instructor at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. A sought after drummer he is proficient in everything from chamber and classical music to bebop, jazz, and R & B.

*FMI: call Pam Parker @ 301 523-4892 or email rekrapmap@hotmail.com

Product Description
A collection of R&B, Jazz, and original tunes. Covers are done with a different flavor, such as a bossa nova style version of What a Wonderful World and an arrangement you'll never hear anywhere else of Masters of War.

Imagine,Pam Parker,Pam Parker,Standards and originals done beautifully by Pam and Jobari Parker and her collection of gifted musicians. This band is not tied down by genres, but is committed to making great music. The band includes a piano, guitar, bass, drums, two voices, a 5 string

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Average customer rating: POB with chocolate frosting 3.5 stars. Good, but no Plastic Ono Band Classic album RM A dreamer

Imagine John Lennon Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band Mind Games Double Fantasy All Things Must Pass [DIGI-PAK EDITION] Walls and Bridges ASIN: B0000457L2 Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

1. Imagine
2. Crippled Inside
3. Jealous Guy
4. It's So Hard
5. I Don't Want To Be A Soldier
6. Gimme Some Truth
7. Oh My Love
8. How Do You Sleep?
9. How?
10. Oh Yoko!

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The enduring legacy of John Lennon's best album has overshadowed a glaring historical irony: the Beatles' original architect was also responsible for some of the Fab Four's most erratic solo albums. His recording projects all too often held hostage to polemics both personal and political, Lennon's conflicting artistic sensibilities arguably reached perfect balance just once. Coproduced with an uncharacteristically subtle touch by Phil Spector (a stark contrast to his dense aural constructions for George Harrison's All Things Must Pass from the same period), this is Lennon as whole man. Here he exhibits childlike utopian optimism (the title track), extends romantic paeans to the love of his life ("Oh Yoko!" "Oh My Love," and "Jealous Guy," the latter two begun as White Album demos) and spews bitter, petty acrimony toward his former songwriting partner ("How Do You Sleep?"). Set against such expressions, Lennon's fervent antiestablishment tirades ("I Don't Want to Be a Soldier," "Gimme Some Truth") took on some real weight and perspective, while his dollops of introspection ("How?" "Crippled Inside") have an air of resignation missing from the vitriol of his personal exorcism, Plastic Ono Band. This digitally remixed/remastered redux of the album may invoke the ire of the historically retentive, but it was accomplished under the aegis of Yoko Ono with an ear for clarity and a little more of John Lennon's complex, but always gratifying, soul. --Jerry McCulley

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Customer Reviews:

POB with chocolate frosting.......2007-07-27

John once described this album as POB with chocolate frosting, a rather fitting description. Though it deals with much of the same themes, it also seems a bit less heavy and somewhat more pop-like, not quite so much a deeply personal project for which critical praise wasn't so important. It also helps that he was working with a lot of great musicians on this album. Out of all of John's solo albums, it's my second-favorite, only after POB itself.

The title track is without a doubt John's best-known song, a bona-fide classic, and the song which he said he most hoped to be remembered for. Sure it might be really overplayed on the radio, but that shouldn't take away from how great it is, a truly universal anthem of love and peace. If only more people would take heed of the lyrics, the world might not have half of the problems it has today. It's followed by the catchy upbeat "Crippled Inside," which also has lyrics which are very insightful into the human condition and how hypocritical a lot of people are. "Jealous Guy" is an absolutely beautiful love song, and like many of John's other songs of this nature, reveals him to be just an insecure vulnerable little boy underneath the tough posturing exterior. Next comes "It's So Hard," whose lyrics are a bit cliché and shallow (come on, he was capable of doing so much better than lyrics like "You got to eat/You got to drink/You got to feel something/You got to worry"!), but which still carries a very truthful message. The music is also nice and rough, kind of making up for the lacklustre lyrics. "I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier Mama" is a haunting rocker, even though its lyrics too might not be as deep or complex as those of some of the other songs on here.

"Gimme Some Truth" is so one of the best songs on here, and also possibly one of the best rockers of John's solo career. It's such a biting commentary on the political situation of the time. "Oh My Love," which he co-wrote with Yoko, is a softer number, and very pretty. Though the lyrics aren't hugely complex, sometimes a song is better-served by being simple. Why does a song always need complex or highly-developed lyrics when talking about something so basic, primitive, and primal an emotion as love? "How Do You Sleep?" is another of the best-known songs on here, and an awesome rocker. Yes it's a lyrical attack on Paul and the embarrassing fluff he too often made, but it's not as though the attack came out of thin air or were unjustified. They were both feuding at the time, and they did eventually make peace. "How?" is very understated and quiet, similar to the POB songs "Love" and "Look at Me." The album closes with "Oh Yoko!," a peppy upbeat number, perhaps not the most ideal closer, but which brings the listening experience to a satisfying close nonetheless.

Overall, it's a great album, and an ideal starting place apart from POB. It might even appeal to some people more than POB, given how the prevailing mood isn't as dark and angry. And it's so loaded with good material that even the less-than-perfect songs don't come across as throwaways or filler.

3.5 stars. Good, but no Plastic Ono Band.......2007-06-21

A mere three solo John Lennon albums have achieved legendary status: this, Plastic Ono Band, and the mythical fiasco (which I haven't heard, though believe it or not I want to just to see how bad it really is) Sometime in New York City. Out of the three, I think only Plastic Ono band really merits the hype - this one's good, but slightly uneven and VERY overrated.

First, the good news. This contains my all-time favorite John Lennon song. I bet you think you know what it is, right? You're probably just about to guess the title track. Well I love that song too (it's a bit naive, but I'm a sucker for a piano ballad with a great melody), but my top pick is Jealous Guy. So much emotion is poured into it it's unbelievable - it literally once brought me to the brink of tears (granted, it was because I was reminiscing about a similar situation I had been in, but what is this, a tabloid or amazon.com? I thought so). And like Imagine itself, it's a piano ballad with a great melody. Classic. You know what else is classic? I'll tell you. The ironic jaunty music-hall Crippled Inside. That has some of the best lyrics on this album, and the title metaphor rules (though it's since been ridiculously overused). So does George Harrison's Dobro. That Dobro is also a major part of the protest I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier (which I have also seen titled I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier Mama and I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier Mama I Don't Wanna Die). A lot of people don't like it for some reason, but I think it's a very cool song. The aforementioned dobro, the sax (played by Bobby Keys! The Overlord of Session Musicians! Just listen to his work with the Stones!) and the mantralike lyrics all come together to make it one of my favorites. I'm big on protests, so Give Me Some Truth (which I will be SCREAMING in front of the White House lawn if you need me) also makes the list. As a protest I think it's better than Imagine - certainly less naive (though Imagine's my second-favorite song on the album, so I can't rip it too badly). The last one that gets my full support is Oh Yoko!, which actually kinda sounds like Van Morrison's Bright Side of the Road. Just kind of, though - I'm not suggesting Van the Man was copying John.

So now we get to the decent-to-bad material. There's the infamous How Do You Sleep, a Paul McCartney attack that's (of course) hypocritical - not only to the title track's message, but also to that of Give Me Some Truth. As he attacks Macca, it makes me think one thing: isn't HE being psychotic, neurotic and pig-headed here? I like the strings, though, and the beat. But lyrically it's just a proto "diss track". It's So Hard is a random boogie-rocker lifted from mediocrity only by Bobby Keys on sax. Then we get to the two truly boring, slow, treacly love ballads (Oh My Love; How?) What was the point of either of those? Aah! Bad songs. Lennon rarely simply bores me (he sometimes annoys me, but more often than not I practically worship him), and he sure bores me here.

Those expecting a Plastic Ono Band (or one of those John-dominated Beatles classics like Revolver) will be let down. Go in with your expectations slightly lowered, though, and you just may get a lot out of Imagine.

Classic album .......2007-03-31

Even though this is his second solo album, a fair amount of the material had its roots in the "White Album" and "Get Back" sessions. So I guess you're getting a few "outtakes" that could've been the next Beatles album. George and Ringo are on here as well.

"Imagine" is considered one of the greatest songs of the 20th century. That's a debate for another day, but the bottom line is that he's no saint, he was just a guy who wanted an even playing field and something to bring us all together, not letting things divide us.

I think that they can put out a nice CD/DVD of this with the "Gimme Some Truth" documentary and the "Imagine" promos.

He does get a little more political this round with "I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier".

Phil Spector held back with his modified "Wall of Sound" on "Plastic Ono Band" (he sounds less agitated here too) but brings it back for "How Do You Sleep" and a few other songs.

"Jealous Guy" is an outstanding track, with Lennon's vulnerable vocal in full effect.

RM.......2007-03-27

On of the great albums/disks of all time. Just imagine how great the "next" Beatles albums/disks would have been if the best of "Imagine," other early 70's disks by Lennon, early 70's McCartney, Harrison and Star had been released as Beatles material!

A dreamer.......2007-02-20

An important element of the success of John Lennon's second solo effort, IMAGINE, was the musicians who assisted in this project: George Harrison, King Curtis, Nicky Hopkins, Klaus Voorman, Jim Keltner, Alan White, Joey & Tommy Badfinger, Jim Gordon, Mike Pinder and others contributed their talents to the sessions.

As on his first album, Lennon explored his concerns and pain on IMAGINE, (minus the scream therapy). He also expressed the love in his heart and his optimism for the future. Almost 40 years later, we need that hopefulness more than ever.

Includes a 16 page booklet that has song lyrics as well as stills from the IMAGINE movie, and other photos. Highest recommendation.

TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 39:25

Average customer rating: Still in the top Majestic Imagine What Could Have Been You Can't Imagine Imagine any voice being as lovely

Imagine Eva Cassidy Manufacturer: Blix Street ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Singer Songwriters | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Songbird Time After Time American Tune Live at Blues Alley Eva by Heart ASIN: B00006AFFK Release Date: 2002-08-20

Tracks:

1. Guess It Doesn't Matter
2. Fever
3. Who Knows Where the Time Goes
4. You've Changed
5. Imagine
6. Still Not Ready
7. Early Morning Rain
8. Tennesee Waltz
9. I Can Only Be Me
10. Danny Boy

Amazon.com

For anyone who suspects that record companies will soon be releasing Eva Cassidy's voice mail messages, it's extraordinarily pleasing to note that Imagine is more than just a bottom-of-the-barrel-scraping exercise. All of these tracks are previously unreleased and most are live recordings, but listeners who already own Live at Blues Alley know just how refreshing Cassidy's live performances were. Check out her take on Sandy Denny's "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" to feel a shiver of delight at another effortlessly ideal cover, or listen to her laid-back "You've Changed" from the Blues Alley sessions to experience more of her soulful jazz. Elsewhere, the solo acoustic reading of Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain" shows off her guitar skills, and if "Imagine" doesn't ever scale the heights of Songbird's "Over the Rainbow" it still demonstrates how she always had something new and uniquely compelling to say when performing a familiar standard. Studio recordings "Still Not Ready" and "I Can Only Be Me" are, oddly perhaps, the least successful cuts. Happily, the album concludes with another lovely solo standard, "Danny Boy." The recording quality varies noticeably from track to track, and there are a few awkward fade-outs--presumably to remove audience noise--but still the sparkling music comes across quite vividly. Imagine may not be the best way to discover Eva Cassidy for the first time, but established fans will warmly welcome this new collection. --Mark Walker

Album Description

'Imagine' (featuring all previously unreleased tracks) is the first Eva Cassidy album released since 'Songbird's worldwide success. 'Songbird' is certified Gold in the U.S., was No.1 on both Billboard's Catalog Album Chart & Internet Chart in 2001, & was a No. 1 pop album & certified triple platinum in the U.K. In addition to Eva's starkly moving tribute to John Lennon's 'Imagine', Eva Cassidy re-interprets 'It Doesn't Matter Anymore' - distinctly different from the Buddy Holly & Linda Ronstadt versions. Ryko. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Still in the top.......2007-07-07

All seven CD`s I bought with Lady Eva Cassidy is a tast of heven. Fantastic entertainer, world class. I am sorry not to be able to have the experience to see her live on stage.

Majestic.......2006-06-26

Ms. Cassidy's death at such a young age left a large gap in American Music. Gifted with a pure, clear voice (which she could dirty up when the song called for it), perfect intonation, and a feel for lyrics, she was a singer's singer. She rarely fails to disappoint. On this album, check out her version of Danny Boy. Danny Boy is one of the most beautiful ballads in the Western canon. Of course, Danny Boy has been sung umpteen times, some excellent, some not so excellent, but I think Ms. Cassidy's version is one of the most touching I have ever heard. She stays very close to the melody, her guitar playing is simple yet effective, and her tone is suitably plaintive and mournful. If you don't have a tear in your eye at the end of the song, Irish or not, you must have a heart of stone.

Parenthetically, another Washington, D.C. resident, with whom Ms. Cassidy recorded on occasion, suffered an untimely death, by his own hand. Danny Gatton, Wizard of the Telecaster, committed suicide in 1994. The two of them had much in common. Both were perfectionists, and more important, both were eclectic in their musical tastes, refusing to be pigeonholed in one genre. Jazz, bluegrass, soul, country, it was grist to both of their mills; maybe that is why they worked with each other. Two geniuses of the D.C. area who died too young, with so much more music to give to the world. Pity.

Imagine What Could Have Been.......2005-10-14

My second foray into the remarkable world of Eva Cassidy was as good as my first, "Live at Blues Alley." This young lady had an incredible vocal talent, both in terms of ability and interpretation. Where a woman this young obtained all the vocal talent contained in this CD is a mystery only God can answer, but at least we get to hear her legacy.

"Guess It Doesn't Matter Any More" is played as folk, a variation from Cassidy's usual style. Worry not, this acoustic song is nicely performed, and the guitar could have been eliminated because Cassidy's voice is beautiful. The next song is even better as Cassidy belts out the pure high notes in "Fever." Cassidy brings sensuality to this song that harkens back to an era even earlier than that of 1956, when the song was written. Cassidy sings high notes that threaten to pass into the realm of the unheard for my aging ears. As with the previous song, the violin could easily have been eliminated to allow the percussion and bass to carry the song.

In the song "Who Knows Where Time Goes" I hear elements that remind me a lot of Diana Krall. A fan of Diana walked by as I was listening to this song and asked me if it was Diana singing. How to explain that the emotional and powerful voice coming over the speakers was from someone who had sold more than four million albums after she had died from melanoma in 1996? I said it was Eva Cassidy and he should try some of her albums, because she was a great, unrecognized talent.

Speaking of great, Cassidy next takes on a song made famous by the great Billie Holiday, "You've Changed." Cassidy reminds listeners what sultry means as her voice caresses the words of this song in a way that makes me wish I could have heard her in person. What a talent this lady had. I think Billie Holiday would have given her the thumbs up for this song.

I am amazed at the range of songs that Cassidy interprets. John Lennon's signature song "Imagine" is interpreted in Cassidy's unique way. This song is more than another remake, it is a true vocal interpretation that requires a listener to consider what might have been had Cassidy's career continued to progress. This is a remarkable song interpreted by a remarkable singer.

I enjoy the music on the song "Still Not Ready" almost as much as I enjoy Eva Cassidy's singing. The music and the vocals join seamlessly, and the wonderful bridge at nearly three minutes into the song blends progressive elements into this bluesy song. This song was deserving of a Grammy nomination had it been better known at the time it was originally recorded. Music fans who appreciate a wide range of genres will enjoy this song.

There is a certain challenge in listening to a wide array of music on one CD. Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain" has country overtones. Accompanied only by her guitar, which she handles adroitly, Eva sings this song as though she was truly "a long way from home" "missing her loved ones." Though this song is a bit less vocally than some of her other songs, it is difficult to avoid being impressed by the purity of her notes. Fans of Gordon Lightfoot should be impressed with this interpretation of his song. How great would a duet between Gordon Lightfoot and Eva Cassidy have been?

Remaining in a similar vein is the short song "Tennessee Waltz," made famous by Patti Page. Once again, Eva's vocals bring a new interpretation to the song, but I am less enthused about this song and the previous song than other songs on this CD.

I am surprised that reviewer Mark Walker (the Amazon selected "professional" reviewer) considers "I Can Only Be Me" one of the less successful tracks on this CD. While this song is a bit short of songs that exceed the standard for greatness, such as "Who Knows Where the Time Goes," I still get chills listening to Eva sing "But how many times have you wished to be in spaces, times, places, than what you were." I believe Stevie Wonder would consider this interpretation to be very good at a minimum.

This CD closes with another standard. Eva manages to bring a tear to my eye with "Danny Boy," which is already a sad song. I assume that the guitar accompaniment is Eva's which is sufficiently minimal to keep the focus on Eva's incredible voice. This song is yet another that has the potential to give you chills in the right mood.

Much of the music on this CD was originally performed live. However, it is difficult to tell the origins of the music as audience noise was edited from the tracks. There may be places where the music and singing fades that can be attributed to the editing. However, this music begs to be played as loudly as possible, assuming that the glass in your house can handle the frequencies Eva sings without damage. I often forget that the original purpose of singing was to hear the emotional content of the words, and here Eva reminds us all abundantly that music is more than hype and packaging, it is a singer, and her words, and her emotions, and just enough music to glue it together.

You Can't Imagine.......2005-08-09

I love music - have been playing all my life and have a collection of CDs that number in the thousands. I listen to everything from Patti Austin to Frank Zappa. Eva Cassidy is on a very short list of absolute favorites. Eva's voice simply has to be heard. Eva blends the sweet sincerity of a folk singer with the power and bluesy feel of an R & B or Jazz singer. The songs on Imagine are a collection that showcases her folksier side. Just beautiful! If you don't have any Eva, you should. Once you do, you'll want everything.

Imagine any voice being as lovely.......2005-07-31

I had heard of Eva Cassidy like most, with the tragedy of a young life full of talent snubbed out so early. I bought "Songbird" and enjoyed it. Many months later (last week), a co-worker gave me "Imagine" and said it was too 'durge-like' for her tastes. Having Eva's "Songbird", I was excited about hearing another of her albums. Like most, I never acted on my good intentions of buying other albums, my loss. I listened to "Imagine" with my earphones at work, and literally was brought to tears. I have never heard a more beautiful rendition of "Danny Boy". I also loved, "Who Knows Where the Time Goes", "I Can Only be Me", "You've Changed", and "Tennesee Waltz". Most reviews rave on John Lennon's "Imagine", the title cut, but although it was good, the others mentioned were my favorites. If only "Danny Boy" was on the CD, it would have been worth the price of the whole CD. Now, I want to buy the Nightline t.v. broadcast about Eva, as I really want to see moving pictures of her. What a legacy she has left us. I thanked by co-worker, saying I'm glad our tastes are so different, as otherwise I would not have experienced this album (at least not so soon), and come to love it as I have. I hope Eva's family knows how much they have given the world with Eva's beautiful Life. Lord, be precious to your Soul, Eva Cassidy.

Average customer rating: My Power Anthem Review I Can Only Imagine I Can Only Imagine: Ultimate Power Anthems of the Christian Faith I Can Only Imagine Great CD!

I Can Only Imagine: Ultimate Power Anthems of the Christian Faith Various Artists Manufacturer: Time Life Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Compilations | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music | Contemporary Christian | Gospel Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | 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: Open the Eyes of My Heart Worship Together: I Could Sing of Your Love Forever Top 25 Praise & Worship Songs 2007 Top 25 Praise Songs Wow #1s: 31 of the Greatest Christian Music Hits Ever ASIN: B0006419L4 Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. Basics Of Life - 4Him
2. I'll Be Believing - Point Of Grace
3. Place In This World - Michael W. Smith
4. The Word - Sara Groves
5. I Can Only Imagine - Mercyme
6. In Christ Alone - Michael English
7. Shout To The Lord - Darlene Zschech
8. God Of Wonders - Paul Baloche
9. Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle
10. Thy Word - Amy Grant
11. Above All - Paul Baloche

Tracks:

1. God Is In Control - Twila Paris
2. Great Is The Lord - Michael W. Smith
3. Awesome God - Rich Mullins
4. Crucified With Christ - Phillips, Craig And Dean
5. El Shaddai - Amy Grant
6. Praise The Lord - The Imperials
7. Rise Again - Dallas Holm & Praise
8. We Shall Behold Him - Sandi Patty
9. Open The Eyes Of My Heart - Paul Baloche
10. We Will Stand - Russ Taff
11. He's Alive - Don Francisco

Album Description

Never before have CCM artists of this magnitude been brought together in a single collection! This essential collection features the ultimate power anthem sogns that shaped the CCM genre over the past quarter century, and many have never been on a collection before! With Mercy Me, Michael W. Smith, Bob Carlisle, Point of Grace, Rich Mullins, Amy Grant, 4Him, Sandi Patty, Darlene Zschech and more, I Can Only Imagine highlights the most beloved stars that brought CCM to the masses over the years.

Customer Reviews:

My Power Anthem Review.......2007-06-12

This is a great cd. I have to say, I love all of the songs on it. They are wonderful songs to walk (exercise) with; sometimes I find myself dancing.

I Can Only Imagine.......2007-03-26

I love this album. It's great to have on in the background while you're pottering around the house 'cause it's 'easy-listening'. Of course, when it comes to my favourite Mercy Me song I blare the sound!

I Can Only Imagine: Ultimate Power Anthems of the Christian Faith .......2007-02-01

Great high lifting music for the soul

I Can Only Imagine.......2007-01-16

I was very disapointed with the sound and the voices singing on this cd. I ordered it because I heard the song I Can Only Imagine and it was wonderful, however thie singing on this cd seems to be out of tone, sounds like amatures singing and I hate it. I do not like the entire cd. how sad as I spent good money thinking I was getting a quility of good singers.

Great CD!.......2007-01-09

I bought this for the title song, but it's always great to have this kind of CD with favorite songs. Well arranged and a good value for the money.

Average customer rating: As Good As Expected what the world could be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Give John a chance. Imagine Good Collection of Songs Spanning John Lennon's Career

Imagine (Original Soundtrack) John Lennon Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Imagine (Deluxe Edition) Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon Milk and Honey The U.S. vs. John Lennon Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon ASIN: B000002UTI Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Real Love - John Lennon
2. Twist And Shout - The Beatles
3. Help! - The Beatles
4. In My Life - The Beatles
5. Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles
6. A Day In The Life - The Beatles
7. Revolution - The Beatles
8. The Ballad Of John & Yoko - The Beatles
9. Julia - The Beatles
10. Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles
11. Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band
12. How? - John Lennon, Plastic Ono Band
13. Imagine (Rehearsal) - John Lennon
14. God - John Lennon, Plastic Ono Band
15. Mother - John Lennon
16. Stand By Me - John Lennon
17. Jealous Guy - John Lennon, Plastic Ono Band
18. Woman - John Lennon
19. Beautiful Boy - John Lennon
20. (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
21. Imagine - John Lennon, Plastic Ono Band

Customer Reviews:

As Good As Expected.......2007-01-08

When you buy the soundtrack to the DVD chronicling Lennon's life, you can expect to get the best when it comes to Lennon's music. This includes about an equal mix of John's Beatles and solo tunes, which really allows for Lennon's best to come forward. Notably, it starts out with "Real Love," which began as a solo John track but later (in the 90's during anthology taping) got the full band treatment and became a Beatles tune. I prefer this to "Free As A Bird," and although I like both tunes, I'm glad they chose to include "Real Love" instead of "Free As A Bird." The sountrack continues starting with a cover song from his Beatle days, "Twist and Shout," although one for which he was well known for his raucous singing.

Many of Lennon's hit original tunes from his Beatle days are predictably included here, with "Help!", "In My Life," "Strawberry Fields Forever," "A Day In The Life," "Revolution," "The Ballad of John and Yoko," "Julia," and "Don't Let Me Down" all included. These songs show off the many angles of John Lennon.

Then, several Plastic Ono Band and solo Lennon songs are included on the second half of the soundtrack. "Give Peace A Chance," "How?", "Imagine," "God," "Mother," "Stand By Me," "Jealous Guy," "Woman," "Beautiful Boy," and "(Just Like) Starting Over," are the tracks chosen from Lennon's solo years. All of them are strong tracks. "Imagine" is a rehearsal version, which gives a fresh look at the song by not including the version released on other Lennon CD's. "Stand By Me" is, of course, a cover from his 'Rock 'n' Roll' album, a 1975 release that consisted of all cover songs from the good old days of Rock 'n' Roll. Again, this selection of songs shows off the many sides of John Lennon.

Most importantly, 'Imagine' the soundtrack shows Lennon's superior songwriting ability and shows why he has attained such high status in rock music and music in general. He had a knack for it, and he did it throughout his life. If only his career had been allowed to continue, we would have even more material and more ingenious pop songs and pop records from Lennon. Unfortunately, we must hold onto what we have and take from it what we may. We must not wish for the impossible, and we must accept what we cannot change.

what the world could be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-03-10

If anyone ever bothered to ask me who my favorite Beatle was (I'd probably have to reincarnate in a time-warp as a 14 year old girl back in 1963 for it to happen), I'd say unquestionably, John. John Lennon was the most important poet in English in the second half of the twentieth century (including Bob Dylan, Mick Jaggar, Dylan Thomas, Bukowski, Seamus Heany, whoever), hands down. His "greatest hits" collections read like synopses of every issue central to the age. No poet is more topical, deeper feeling, more essential on the things that count most. His musical genius still resonates within us - indisputably - but many of the lyrics are immortal. I've felt at times that should humanity still be around a couple of centuries hence, much of rock & roll, as a phenomenon, will be regarded as a footnote to the work of Lennon. I make this claim based of the fact that for humanity to survive, the world is, necessarily, going to have to look like what John envisages in his crowning masterpiece "Imagine". The soundtrack to the film made about him bearing the title of that wonderful song is my favorite collection in short format and belongs in every home, if not for you, then for your descendents, as a reminder of what the best of this age was, and what we could have been, had everyone been able to listen.

Give John a chance........2005-12-11

Since this collection came out when I was in high school, it served as my introduction to John Lennon. I knew alot of Beatles before, and I've collected alot of his solo work since, but this gave me my first listens to "The Balled Of John And Yoko", "Jealous Guy", and my favorite track "Julia". The great things about this soundtrack is that it's 21 tracks long, and 20 of them are wonderful. It also gives you some of his Beatles AND solo material. However, that's also where it lacks. In trying to cover both eras, it misses a huge amount of each. It reminds me of that "Best Of Sting And The Police" collection. I do love this album, and it is nice for just one discs worth, but I would first recommend "Lennon Legend" for his solo years, and of course "Beatles 1" if you want just the tip of that iceberg.

Imagine.......2005-08-09

John Lennon was one of the most complete musicians of his time. This album is amazing.

Good Collection of Songs Spanning John Lennon's Career.......2004-08-11

This is a good collection of songs spanning John's career, with the Beatles, and then on his own. The best songs are the ones that deal with John's personal search for love, peace and identity.

Highlights include 'The Ballad of John and Yoko,' 'Help,'
'God,' and 'Don't Let me Down,' including earlier Beatles material. Truly a versatile songwriter, singer and musician. This is genius.

Average customer rating: This is a religious cd! sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet melody and melancholy Imagine my love priceless Diamond

Imagine Our Love Lavender Diamond Manufacturer: Matador Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Reminder New Moon Release the Stars Easy Tiger Sky Blue Sky ASIN: B000OMD4FW Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. Oh No
2. Garden Rose
3. Open Your Heart
4. Side Of The Lord
5. I'll Never Lie Again
6. Dance Until Tomorrow
7. Like An Arrow
8. My Shadow Is A Monday
9. Bring Me A Song
10. Here Comes One
11. Find A Way
12. When You Wake For Certain

Amazon.com

"I'll never stop a bullet/But a bullet might stop me/I'll never drink the ocean/But the ocean might drink me," sings Becky Stark in a voice that partially floats and partially soars amidst Lavender Diamond's acoustic slow-waltz. It's a new day, Lavender Diamond might say, one where peace and love replace war (and irony). Despite the liner-note photo of Stark in the midst of stars and blue sky and nature's wonders, the band sounds melancholic in spots, shading her vocals with subtlety, combining all the sunniness with a tiny touch of Elliott Smith--even if Stark sings things like "Oh I must be on the side of the Lord" without a trace of irony. The piano, acoustic guitar, and percussion vibe is perfect here, muted for "I'll Never Lie Again" and bolder for "Oh No," which associates crummy weather with lovelessness, a sentiment that's almost funny in such an upbeat, airy setting. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

This is a religious cd!.......2007-07-28

I didn't know anything about this cd when I bought it, other than that it was highly recommended by the current reviewers. Nobody mentioned in those reviews that this cd is of a "religious nature"...and this could turn off some listeners while attracting others who may like that sort of thing. I don't remember whether I liked the actual music or not, because the lyrics consisted of lines such as "Oh, I must be on the side of the Lord" and "find a way to love, to love, to love!", which are fine for me if I'm attending church, but not in music that I want blaring on my stereo.
I am doing this review to warn others who might find such lyrics as being overtly corny when heard outside the walls of a Christian revival meeting.

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet melody and melancholy.......2007-06-29

Great folk-rock here folks. They are influences from Fairport Convention (Sandy Denny-era), Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, etc. Becky Stark has a great voice...though I think it's a stretch for anyone to compare her to the one of the greatest voices in human history, Shirley Collins.

Overall, this LP is very listenable all the way through. It brings to mind current folk-rock revivalists like Meg Baird and the Espers (not as good though). Regardless, it's quite solid and worthy of your time, effort, and purchase. CHEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Imagine my love.......2007-06-28

If you said that Lavender Diamond sounds like a sparkly, ubersweet little band who plays hopeful pop.... you'd be right.

Fortunately the Angeleno band aren't just restricted in that. Their debut album "Imagine Our Love" is G-rated chamberpop, sure. But it's wrapped in a warm blanket of exquisitely pretty instrumentation, beautiful vocals and a feeling of wistful hope.

Gentle drum and bells segue into an anthemic piano melody, with Becky Stark wistfully crooning, "Oh no, it's such a sad and grey day out/when will I love again?... Oh no, we are turning as we go/into a world of stone..." Not only is it a mournful cry for personal love, but apparently tackling the loveless world outside.

"Garden Rose," on the other hand, fully embraces the chamberfolk description -- weepy strings painted over a gentle acoustic guitar. "I'll never stop a bullet/but a bullet might stop me/I'll never drink the ocean/but the ocean might drink me..."

Then in an about-face, they go all chamberpop in the bouncy, chipper "Open Your Heart" ("Well the streets are low/when you have to go/where are you running to?"). The songs that follow tend to be somewhere in between -- gentle folk, wind-wispy pop, soaring delicate little ballads, and occasionally a thumpy little piano-rocker. The only real misfire is "Like An Arrow," an awkward tribal-thump pop song.

Normally I can only take a small amount of cheery, sunny happiness at once. So it's something of a tribute to "Imagine Our Love" that I can listen to the whole thing in one go -- it sounds like the crystalline little sister of Midlake.

It also staunchly avoids the typical trappings of pop-rock, like electric guitars and bass. Instead, we have some truly ethereal, weeping strings and trickling piano. Sometimes they're played on their own, and sometimes with an acoustic guitar to keep things from just floating away.

And Stark really makes the songs shine by pouring her clear, sweet vocals through them like rays of sun. What's the problem, then? Well, the songs she sings tend to be rather simplistic (see "I'll Never Lie Again," repeated ad nauseam), though they show flickers of songwriting skill. ("You can see this road is forever/so let's dance without any fear..."

Though hampered by their simplistic lyrics, Lavender Diamond excels in every other way in "Imagine Our Love." If they wrote more complex songs, it would be perfect.

priceless Diamond.......2007-05-25

Lavender Diamond has hypnotized me. I'm under their spell. Becky Stark's voice (with its classical roots) is transporting and ethereal, delicate without sacrificing its potency and confidence. There are songs on this CD ("Garden Rose", "Like an Arrow") that could accompany meditation. Indeed, the songs FEEL like meditation. Cynicism and apathy, pass by. The album's themes range from the optimistic and hopeful to the melancholic and hesitant. I find myself relating to both sentiments with equal verve. "When will I love again?" Stark repeats in the heartwrenchingly challenging song "Oh No" that opens the album, and wondering when and how a broken heart will heal is certainly an idea that everyone can relate to during their lives. (This beginning of this song left me breathless. "What a way to begin an album!" is what I thought, immediately wanting to hear more.) Even if your heart is now whole, it's not hard to put yourself back in that place, just as when you listen to a love song, it's not hard to remember when you were in love. "Open Your Heart" isn't exactly a love song, but with its cheerful tone and playful strings, 'oh oh oh' refrains, and handclaps, it feels like it should be in the background while you run across a field holding hands with someone. Other reviews have compared their sound to singers from the 1960's and 70's, and that is definitely true, although that is not to downplay their unique style and execution. The messages of love, love lost, and hope in this album are unlike anything I've ever heard before, and I subscribe to all of them.

Postscript/anecdote: there's a bit of serendipity in play here as well. I saw a Lavender Diamond show advertised in a Portland alt-weekly newspaper, described there as "winsome folk-pop." The description caught my eye and I made a note to investigate them. I later bought their album on this whim, and a few weeks after that, by some cosmic coincidence, Becky Stark, solo and acoustic, opened for a reading by author/filmmaker/artist Miranda July in a church in downtown Portland with a eerily beautiful three-song set. I'd been looking forward to July's book ever since I saw "Me, You and Everyone We Know" and it was suddenly felt like we had friends in common.

Average customer rating: Their best so far i love you atmosphere An intresting but effective change from out of nowhere... Don't listen to those negative reviews.

You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having Atmosphere Manufacturer: Rhymesayers ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Tribute to Lisa Bonet Seven's Travels Lucy Ford God Loves Ugly Headshots: Se7en ASIN: B000AMU0UI Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. The Arrival
2. Panic Attack
3. Watch Out
4. Musical Chairs
5. Say Hay There
6. Hockey Hair
7. Bam
8. Pour Me Another
9. Smart Went Crazy
10. Angelface
11. That Night
12. Get Fly
13. Little Man

Product Description

1. The Arrival
2. Panic Attack
3. Watch Out
4. Musical Chairs
5. Say Hey There
6. Hockey Hair
7. Bam
8. Pour Me Another
9. Smart Went Crazy
10. Angelface
11. That Night
12. Get Fly
13. Little Man


Format: CD

Amazon.com

Atmosphere's fifth album (not including rapper Slug's numerous side projects) isn't quite as consistent as previous CDs like 2003's Seven's Travels or Lucy Ford, but it's hardly lagging far behind. For all the attention Slug gets as a rapper--deservedly so, given that he, along with Aesop Rock, is a smarter, less pissy Eminem--producer ANT is as vital to this pairing as anyone, lacing the album with everything from the hard knock beats of "The Arrival" to the gospel-influenced charm of "Get Fly," to the old-school drum assault on "Bam." Slug covers ground that he's already been renowned for, a balance of in-your-face braggadocio ("Watch Out"), tunneling introspection ("Little Man"), and a typically reliable ditty about his female problems ("Pour Me Another"). The only real fault is that the album doesn't quite seem to be as adventurous as it could be, but even in playing it (relatively) safer, this is still easily one of the top 10 rap albums of 2005. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

Their best so far.......2006-08-27

I'm so glad I "discovered" Atmosphere. They're a unique group and lyrically I think they are one of the best. Slug's lyrics betray a weary soul that is constantly at war with his demons, and finds comfort in bars (Pour Me Another) or the escapism of travel (Say Hey There). Rich with metaphors, his lyrics, which are complemented by some great production courtesy of Ant, are more literary than your average rapper. Atmosphere pleases on many levels. The combination of great beats, wicked flow, and lyrics that move you is pretty rare. Buy this album. It's their best so far.

i love you atmosphere.......2006-08-10

this cd was ok. seeing as it has only 13 songs out the the usual no less than 15 by atmosphere it was ok. the songs i didnt like, i didnt like. the songs i did like, i loved. when i put it in my stereo, i start off with #5 say hey there. which is there first single and has a video to it. i love how they add a background singer, or a sample for another song in their songs. then i go on to hockey hair. i love that song, it has no hook tho. no problem for me. near the end slug says "what the blood clot? jump shot, fade away. watch these white kids eat it up like it was mayonnaise."

thats 5 and 6. i go on to number 8 which is pour me another. could possibly be another "im trying to get over you lucy song." go to number 9 which is smart went crazy. my favorite song on the cd. slug goes on to say "smart went nuts and rode a unicorn through the storm." then after the hook at the start of the second verse he says "smart went crazy, kiss miss daisy, love you when everday was christmas baby. maybe we should take it back to the way we were still on some what have you done for me lately?!" love that song!

then number 10. my 2nd favorite song titled angelface. "and she loved me more than i could imagine so i waited til she slept and i stepped in the traffic." then goes on to say "angels exist, i've even seen some sleep." i dont listen to 11 because its sort of too sad for me. slug is discussing an incident that happened in a town. sometimes i listen to 12. which is get fly. but i end my enjoyment by listening to number 13. titled little man. which is a father, son, father song.

tho i listen to about 6 or 7 songs out of 13. i love the songs that i do listen to. buy this cd. cigarettes are sort of messing up slug's voice unless it's just maturing but ant's beats are still beautiful. this cd shouldnt disappoint you completely, but you will like most of the cd if not all.

:)

An intresting but effective change.......2006-08-09

Slug and Ant have outdone themselves in this amazing effort. It seems the duo have taken a step away from the overall message of their previous albums. The lyrics have started to evolve from the emo-like lyrics that their previous albums exlemplified. This isn't a god thing or bad thing. I believe that it was an expirement to see how their fans would react. They still had some of their old formula during this album which is actually a good thing because without it the duo probably would have lost some of loyal fan base that they had aquired during the 9 year run that Slug and Ant have taken.

As for the album itself, I found this to be one of my favorites because of the intresting step Atmosphere took. There was the heavy beat of "The Arrival" and the anthem like "Watch Out". But ths album also had some of the flair of their previous albums such as the sorrow in "Pour me Another" and the lyrical mastery in "Little man" Because of these incredible tracks I give this record five stars.

The future of Atmosphere is still up in the air. I'm not sure whether the duo will take another step forward and become more of a mainstream group or remain loyal to the fan base that have listened to their tracks since the late 90's. Listening to the last track, "Little Man", really makes one think
"You're raps are exhausted, stop it, everyone knows that you've lost it."
If this is indeed Slug telling himself that he's lost it the I don't think that we will see another Atmosphere record. Though this could just be a line that makes listeners think. But my theory is that Slug and Ant will revert back to the lyrics and beats that have taken them this far.

from out of nowhere..........2006-05-30

The last track on this album is the tripartite "Little Man", in which Slug addresses the first verse to his son, the second verse to his father, and the last verse to himself. Acknowledging genealogical traits consistent among the three generations, Slug places himself at the center of the three generations in a way that suggests that the father and the son are variations of himself. Thus the piece has a sense of folding in on itself in the last verse when Slug addresses himself, and this abstract idea is reflected by the physical image of the overly self-conscious rapper curled up on an anonymous hotel bed: "rolled up like a naked fetus / come and save him, Jesus / place him back in time before the Reaganomics and Adidas". It's a masterfuly constructed piece, and though the lyrics are more blunt and conversational than philisophical, the abstact nature of the song is captured by the pentatonic, Eastern-influenced music that forms the backdrop for Slug's rhymes and gives the entire piece a quasi-mystical feel.

Nowhere else can you hear hip-hop like this. So it's ironic that, in the last verse of "Little Man", Slug sings this line to himself: "Your raps are exhausted / Stop it / Everybody knows that you've lost it". In fact, nothing could be further from the truth; with the release of this album, Atmosphere has taken their game to a whole new level.

Atmosphere showed early promise on the geeky, lo-fi "Overcast!" (circa 2001), and seemed to peak on 2002's "Lucy Ford" release. Their third CD, "God Loves Ugly", managed to be both completely introspective and almost entirely uninspired, and the follow-up CD, 2004's "Seven's Travels", was a hit-or-miss affair with a handful of memorable tracks and a truckload of filler. By 2005, the only Atmosphere CD I was listening to was "Lucy Ford", and time had tarnished most of the rhymes on that album; with the exception of "They're All Gonna Laugh @ You", the tracks on "Lucy Ford" sound somewhat juvenile today, as charming as they still are.

So I kept walking the first time I spotted this CD in the record store, figuring that Atmosphere was long past whatever brief prime they might have enjoyed a few years back. But when I sampled some of this CD on Amazon, I realized that these guys have pulled off a major comeback from out of nowhere.

The most immediately arresting feature of this CD is the production; Ant has dug deep and come up with a mind-boggling array of samples that gives this record a character unlike any other Atmosphere CD, or any other hip-hop release in recent memory. The album is permeated with a gritty, old-school flavor that relies heavily on fuzzy, distorted beats, gospel riffs, turntable scratching and sampled voice-overs that bring to mind Public Enemy's "Fear of a Black Planet". There are fantastically intricate layers of sound at work here, but never so much that the beats detract from the rhymes. On the contrary, the choice of beats and samples seems more directly related to the rhymes than on previous releases (see the discussion of "Little Man" above) in a way that gives this record a rare degree of integrity. The one notable exception is "That Night", which purposefully stands apart from all the other songs on the album and thus has a sound all its own.

Ant's complex and edgy production seems to be spurring Slug on; his delivery is far more sure here than on any other Atmosphere CD. His rhymes were always intellegent, but there's a more confident flow at work here, and even his voice seems to have more character.

Like all great pop music, this album succeeds on several levels. It has a consistency of character, but enough variety from track to track to keep the listener from getting bored. On some of the songs, distortion or other effects are applied to Slug's voice; on "That Night" he delivers the lyrics in a hushed, intimate tone. As background music, most of the songs on the album provide plenty of bump; on the other hand, discerning listeners will find that the lyrics almost never disappoint, and there's always plenty to come back for.

Don't listen to those negative reviews........2006-05-15

I admit, I'm guilty of having slept on Atmosphere too long. I heard snatches of his stuff and wasn't impressed, I'd never gotten a good listen to him and I'd never seen him as a guest appearance on any of my favorite rappers materials - so - this is me apologizing to Atmosphere, because I can honestly say that this album is one of the most emotional and impressive releases I've heard in a long while. I give a variety of hip hop styles five stars, it's true. I've heard people ask me why I gave Jean Grae's freshman release a 5 star rating - because it brings that absolutely raw (if unpolished) emotion of a younger, budding emcee to the table. Similarly, an album like Immortal Technique or Murs earns high stars from me because of their crusading messages and clever lyrics - sometimes at the cost of an easy flow or headnodding beat. Little Brother (who I think most everyone can agree is worth the credit,) is a much more light-hearted trio than most the rap music I enjoy. Atmosphere, however, combines a little bit of each three elements.

After hearing this CD, I thought I should go out and buy his older records before reviewing this. I bought "Seven's Travels" a while ago and gave "Lucy Ford" a fair listen. I loved both albums, honestly, loved them. But I feel as thought "You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having" is better in every margin. First of all, I've heard people say Atmosphere's flow is relentless and boring - not true. To me, his flow on this album is much more refined and matured than on previous ventures. The sheer rhythm of his lyrics is perfect, on point every time. It's a constant head-nodder without a break or pause where it isn't needed, which is what makes the listen-ability of this album so entirely addictive. His lyrics this time around are more cohesive - not to say his lyrics have been less put together in the past. It's just that when you listen to the songs here, and compare them to the ones on say "Seven's Travels," they make more sense. Each line leads to another, no awkward wording or phrasing, each line has a point to make, and the rhyme-scheme is flawless.

Last but not least - Ant. I cannot STRESS ENOUGH how much better the production on this album is compared to Atmosphere's previous albums. Don't get me wrong, I've been consistently impressed with Ant's production, on every single Atmosphere release. "Always Coming Back Home To You," "Trying To Find A Balance," "If I Was Santa Clause" - all great production. But the sound here is so much move lively, memorable, even emotional. The melodies and beats compliment Atmosphere's voice and flow to a T. Each track brings with it a musically molded mood that feels built especially for Slug's lyrics. Most noticeably though, the mood isn't as laid back as before. The problem I've had with other Atmosphere releases is the sheer slowness, repetitiveness, or sleepiness of the production. Not always - but often. Here, every song, whether slow-paced or kicked into high gear feels like they have more spirit, and noticeably more melody. Tracks like "Little Man," "Angel Face," and "Get Fly" are jampacked with great beats, solid samples, and beautiful, head-nodding melodies.

The emotional value of this album is amazing. Slug's lyrics are penetrating and heart-felt, and while some people say that "He doesn't sound as if he's having as much fun," I say that it sounds like he's being more genuine. "Little Man" is unquestionably my favorite track on the CD, and is probably one of my all time favorite hip hop songs ever recorded. It's beautiful, haunting, head-nodding, and sincere. "Angelface" is addictive if only for the production, while on the flipside, songs like "That Night" rely only on a solid drum beat and short, melodic chorus to showcase the personal emotions of Slug's lyrics. "The Arrival" is a fast-paced, energetic opener to the CD, but is slightly deceptive as to what you're going to get. Songs like "Say Hey There," "Smart Went Crazy," and "Pour Me Another" are all much more impressive songs on every level. Regardless of what pre-concieved notions you have about Atmosphere, be they good or bad, buy this album. You won't regert it.

Average customer rating: EXCELLENT One of the most underrated bands of the '80s I love this CD/Album/Tape. . .. Postcards From Paradise THANK YOU!!!!

Long Live the New Flesh Flesh for Lulu Manufacturer: Superfecta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Long Sleeves | Sleeve Length Browse (feature_browse-bin) | Refinements | Apparel Similar Items: Classic Alternatives, Vol. 4 21 Singles Public Image Ltd. - Greatest Hits So Far Big Fun City/Blue Sisters Swing Killer Lords ASIN: B0000APVCP Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. I Go Crazy
2. Postcards From Paradise
3. Hammer Of Love
4. Siamese Twist
5. Sooner Or Later
6. Lucky Day
7. Sleeping Dogs
8. Good For You
9. Crash
10. Way To Go
11. Dream On Cowboy
12. I'm Not Like Everybody Else
13. Dumbest Thing (Live In Your Living Room)
14. Postcards From Paradise (Extended)
15. Siamese Twist (Extended Mix)

Album Description

Another classic reissue from Superfecta Recordings. Not only are the original 11-tracks from LONG LIVE THE NEW FLESH presented in their remastered glory, but 4 bonus tracks (also remastered) have been added to the mix: The extended versions of "Postcards From Paradise" and "Siamese Twist," as well as their respective B-Sides, "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" and "Dumbest Thing." The bonus tracks have never before appeared on CD.

Nick Marsh, Flesh's lead singer, has supplied a slew of classic photos and memorabilia that are reproduced for the package and he even penned the liner notes. The booklet also includes the original lyrics.

On top of all that, this CD features just about the biggest alternative hit from 1987, "I Go Crazy," first heard in John Hughes' motion picture, Some Kind of Wonderful.

Album Description

This Billboard Top 100 album (1988) features the hit singles - 'I Go Crazy' (from the John Hughes motion picture Some Kind Of Wonderful), 'Postcards From Paradise' and 'Siamese Twist'. Not only has this long out of print CD been digitally remastered, but 4 bonus tracks are also included, 'I'm Not Like Everybody Else', 'Dumbest Thing' (Live In Your Living Room), 'Postcards From Paradise' (Extended) & 'Siamese Twist' (Extended). 15 tracks. Superfecta. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

EXCELLENT.......2007-06-16

Can't have the 80's without Flesh...Postcards from Paradise one of the best songs ever!

One of the most underrated bands of the '80s.......2007-03-01

I wore this thing out when I was in college. I have been waiting for it, among other Flesh re-releases. Finally, we are starting to see them. Here is hoping there are more on the way. The beauty of Flesh for Lulu is that they made creative songs with hooks. You do not have to strain to "get" the songs, they are good at first listen and stay good.

I love this CD/Album/Tape. . .. .......2007-01-18

It was my brother that turned me on to it. I had this brand new on cassette tape and wore it out. I was glad that it was placed on CD. I have burnt it MP3 and I have it on my iPod. The songs on this album are all upbeat and fun. I especially like "Lucky Day," "Hammer of Love," "Siamese Twist," & "I Go Crazy." Great 80s music.

Postcards From Paradise.......2007-01-15

I searched forever for this CD. I could listen to Postcards over and over.

THANK YOU!!!!.......2003-08-13

Okay, wow! I have been waiting YEARS for this to be reissued. This has got to be one of the BEST albums from the '80s!! "Postcards From Paradise" was the soundtrack to my senior year of high school. Even the lesser known songs "Sleeping Dogs", "Crash" and "Lucky Day" are amazing! And the bonus tracks *bows to Superfecta* I'm just amazed I actually have this.

Average customer rating: Magnificent! Interesting and surprising Superb artistry! True to Bach, with a hint of The Beatles Worth a try, but don't expect much

Bach Meets the Beatles: Revisited Manufacturer: Compendia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music All Bargain Titles | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Movie Album Classical Pictures; John Bayless Christmas Rhapsody The Beatles Gregorian Songbook Romantica Cello Submarine: Beatles Classics by the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic ASIN: B0002739O0 Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

1. Penny Lane
2. Yesterday
3. Can't Buy Me Love
4. Let It Be
5. If I Fell
6. Imagine
7. I Want To Hold Your Hand
8. Michelle
9. A Hard Day's Night
10. And I Love Her
11. Eleanor Rigby
12. Lady Madonna

Album Description

Bach Meets The Beatles: Revisited features 12 best-selling Fab Four tracks performed in the distinctive style of the Baroque master by contemporary pianist John Bayless. Classics like "Penny Lane", "I Want To Hold Your Hand", "Yesterday", "Eleanor Rigby", "Lady Madonna", and others are arranged as if Bach himself were behind the keyboards.

Customer Reviews:

Magnificent!.......2007-06-02

I have listened to this album time and time again. I never tire of its beauty, its passion, and its inventiveness. It is one of the few albums I must always have on my MP3 player. It is a work of genius by a man who is brilliantly interpreting the genius of the Beatles. The recording quality is superb.

Interesting and surprising.......2006-06-11

I love this CD. It combines the best of both worlds--classical and rock. Paul McCartney said he took Bach pieces and made them into something new; for instance he used Bach chord progressions for his song "Jenny Wren," on his newest "Chaos and Creation" CD. Well, Bayless takes Beatles melodies and does great Bach-style things with them here. It is fun to hear Beatles done in the Baroque style, interestingly and flawlessly. Bayless is creative in his arrangements, AND he performs so well. This CD makes me smile. I betcha Bach and all four Beatles are smiling whenever its played.

Superb artistry!.......2005-12-31

As a professional classical musician (and erstwhile Beatles fan - my mother raised me listening to them at home in the late 70s) I have to commend this delightful album! The playing itself is fantastic, and the artistry and skill of John Bayless in imitating Bach is really amazing. It's just plain fun to listen to, but sounds like "real" classical music. I've bought this as a gift for many other musical colleagues, to rave reviews!

True to Bach, with a hint of The Beatles.......2005-08-13

This CD is a tribute to Bach with a hint of The Beatles infused between. It rings true to Bach's complex, multi-voiced piano pieces with mild Beatles undercurrents. Beautifully done. I completely disagree with the previous reviewers.

Worth a try, but don't expect much.......2005-08-08

I like listening to experimental music, and thus I have a lot of respect for this album for what it attempts to accomplish. I had high expectations for this experiment because I am a huge fan of Bach and the Beatles. It's very hard to hear any Beatles influence during most of the album. Unless the money that you plan to spend on this album is disposable, I suggest that you consider spending some time listening to the samples before investing in this album.

Average customer rating: Absolutely Pure & Beautiful Symphonic Rock pleasant easy listening Excellent CD luke

Symphonic Rock Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music of ABBA, Beatles & Queen Kashmir: The Symphonic Led Zeppelin Us and Them: Symphonic Pink Floyd Riders on the Storm: The Doors Concerto The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays the Hits of Pink Floyd ASIN: B0002T7ZM0 Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

1. Come Away With Me (originally by Norah Jones)
2. Yellow (originally by Coldplay)
3. Here With Me (originally by Dido)
4. Millennium (originally by Robbie Williams)
5. Hero (originally by Enrique Iglesius)
6. What Can I Do (originally by The Corrs)
7. Flying Without Wings (originally by Westlife)
8. Everybody Hurts (originally by REM)
9. Every Breath You Take (originally by The Police)
10. Let It Be (originally by The Beatles)
11. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (originally by Procol Harum)
12. Nights In White Satin (originally by The Moody Blues)
13. Candle In The Wind (originally by Elton John)
14. Imagine (originally by John Lennon)

Tracks:

1. Beautiful Day (originally by U2)
2. Champagne Supernova (originally by Oasis)
3. Handbags & Gladrags (originally by Stereophonics)
4. Why Does It Always Rain On Me (originally by Travis)
5. Livin' On A Prayer (originally by Bon Jovi)
6. Layla (originally by Derek & The Dominos)
7. Stairway To Heaven (originally by Led Zeppelin)
8. Bat Out Of Hell (originally by Meat Loaf)
9. Run To You (originally by Bryan Adams)
10. China In Your Hand (originally by T'Pau)
11. Torn (originally by Natalie Imbruglia)
12. Bittersweet Symphony (originally by The Verve)
13. Good Vibrations (originally by The Beach Boys)
14. Bohemian Rhapsody (originally by Queen)

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Pure & Beautiful.......2005-10-31

If you buy no other classical music, buy this collection. CD 1 (Relax) is perfect for dinner, quiet entertaining or just soft music while you're working. From "Come Away With Me", to "Whiter Shade of Pale" to "Knights in White Satin"... each piece is it's own movement - and moved you will be... Perfect for a romantic evening. CD2 is more robust, but equally entertaining. "Layla", "Livin On A Prayer", Stairway to Heaven", "Run to You" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" - you owe it to yourself to hear these licks performed by the RPO.

Symphonic Rock.......2005-07-25

It really isn't rock, but it is a very pleasant presentation of popular music, rendered in creative ways by a full symphony orchestra. It sounds like the orchestra had a great time making these CD's.

pleasant easy listening.......2005-07-19

It's not extremely interesting music, but nice background, relaxing and pleasant with full orchestra. Not a bad buy at all!

Excellent CD.......2005-03-20

I received this as a present and at first I wasn't sure if I would like it because I don't like some of the original songs, but there's something about hearing the orchestra play that makes me like all of them. Just try it out.

luke.......2004-12-12

well, if you like elevator music then you should get this cd. if not then dont waste your time, its lame. big time lame. just listen to the audio samples im so glad i didn't waste my money on this piece of crap.

Average customer rating: Great CD...Even better live show An instant favorite! One of my new favorites Michael Stipe meets the Indigo Girls Girlyman is incredible see them live

Remember Who I Am Girlyman Manufacturer: Daemon Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Little Star Joyful Sign My Better Self Pickin' on the Indigo Girls Cry Cry Cry ASIN: B0002PUHUG Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

1. Viola
2. Hey Rose
3. Say Goodbye
4. Fall Stories
5. The Shape I Found You In
6. Maori
7. Montpelier
8. Even If
9. David
10. My Sweet Lord
11. Postcards From Mexico
12. Amaze Me

Album Description

Imagine a modern day Peter, Paul, & Mary, only edgier, and with a quirky sense of humor. Girlyman creates a rich, playful sound that crosses genres and genders. Their harmony-driven style veers from contemporary folk to country rock and pop. Each member switches off songwriting duties, lead vocals, and range of instruments including acoustic guitar, djembe, banjo, baritone guitar, and mandolin. The Village Voice has described this band as "Really Good, Really Unexpected, and Really Different."

Customer Reviews:

Great CD...Even better live show.......2005-10-06

I saw Girlyman with Dar Williams in Raleigh, NC. Great show!! This CD captures their unique harmonies and quirky edge. Great drive time music to beat the traffic jam blues.

An instant favorite!.......2005-03-11

Not sure how I stumbled across Girlyman, but the group is my new favorite. The great lyrics and gorgeous harmonies have won them a prominent spot on my play list! They're coming to Seattle soon! I won't miss the show!

One of my new favorites.......2005-02-23

It's always a thrill to be pleasantly surprised by an opening act you've never heard of. I first heard Girlyman when they opened for the Indigo Girls last fall, and was absolutely floored. "Say Goodbye," "Viola" and "The Shape I Found You In" are favorites, and their cover of "My Sweet Lord" is fun, although a little safe.

They were a fun band to see live. Girlyman possesses excellent stage presence and good-natured wit. I look forward to more great things from them.

Michael Stipe meets the Indigo Girls.......2005-02-20

I first heard this group on the radioio eclectic webstream. The song was "Fall Stories." I noticed over the course of a month or so that every time that the song came on that I paid more attention to it. They have marvelous melodies that you just wished you could hear more of in mainstream music. I found their website and listened to their album. After one listen I ordered the CD and awaited its arrival. I thought they reminded me very much of the early Indigo Girls. Later on I joined their fan club in the hope they might eventually visit somewhere nearby. They are now signed on to the Indigo Girls record label so I hope there is enough marketing power behind them that they get to make a new album. The only weak song on the album is the remake of George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord." It isn't bad, but just not as great as all the other songs.

Girlyman is incredible see them live.......2005-02-14

Girlyman is incredible see them live, the Remember who I am CD is wonderful, if you don't like this CD you have lost all Musical Taste! Love them Rock On!

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