Take a Ride

1. Lock Down

2. Loc Is on His Own

3. I'ma Keep Bangin'

4. Homicide

5. Love Boat

6. Sherm Stick

7. Niggas and Bitches

8. Day 1

9. Can't Keep a Gee Down

10. Bitch I'm Through

11. Penitentiary Bound

12. Don't Call Me Nigga

13. They Got Me on Medication

14. Funk 2 da Head

15. Skit

16. Take a Ride

Take a Ride,Jayo Felony,Jmj / Pgd,Gangsta Rap,Hardcore Rap,Hip-Hop,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

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Take a Hard Ride Manufacturer: Film Score Monthly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Beneath the 12-Mile Reef The Wild Rovers The Traveling Executioner The Flim-Flam Man/A Girl Named Sooner Stagecoach/The Loner ASIN: B0006SSQQQ Release Date: 2005-01-11

Tracks:

1. Hunter
2. Main Title
3. Memories
4. Search
5. Snake
6. Uneasy Alliance
7. Friendly Enemies
8. Fancy Footwork
9. Hunter's Harmonica
10. Sad Story
11. Ambush
12. Wagon
13. Big Dive
14. Aftermath
15. Trek
16. Mines
17. Work Camp
18. Last Adversary
19. Long Walk

Average customer rating: Jayo's masterpiece (4.5/5) Jayo Got The Shaft... {4 Stars} where has rap gone?? Classic Debut BULLET LOCO'S FINEST

Take a Ride Jayo Felony Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Crip Hop Whatcha Gonna Do? Kickin' Game Ain't No Love True Game ASIN: B000000FG5 Release Date: 1995-10-24

Tracks:

1. Lock Down
2. The Loc Is On His Own
3. I'ma Keep Bangin'
4. Homicide
5. Love Boat
6. Sherm Stick
7. Niggas And Bitches
8. Day 1
9. Can't Keep A Gee Down
10. Bitch I'm Through
11. Penitentiary Bound
12. Don't Call Me Nigga
13. The Got Me On Medication
14. Funk 2 Da Head
15. Skit
16. Take A Ride

Customer Reviews:

Jayo's masterpiece (4.5/5).......2007-05-27

Jayo Felony's 1995 debut album is a west coast classic, one of the most overlooked masterpieces of g-funk. Unfortunately, this album also displayed Def Jam's complete ineptitude to promote west coast artists (just ask Richie Rich, Twinz, The Dove Shack, WC, South Central Cartel, or even Warren G). What's so great about this album is that Jayo brought so much new to the table that had not yet been explored in g-funk. Jayo is a true lyricist, but his subject matter really sets him apart from his west coast contemporaries. He has beef with the legal and prison system, and on many tracks he vents out his frustration with the law and incarceration. His tales of street crime, penitentiary life, and loneliness are really engaging and interesting, as a rapper Jayo constantly demands and maintains your attention. His flow really helps this too, he's got a lazy and conversational delivery that makes his raps feel more personal. He switches this up sometimes, almost singing a few hooks. But the production is also spectacular. The music has deep bass, but the instrumentals are a little more stripped down than most of the g-funk coming out at this time. It's not so woozy and computerized either, it has a great feel and is often upbeat and very catchy. This album has absolutely no weak tracks, the consistency is something rare in this genre, and that's what makes "Take a Ride" such a classic. Even the skits are relevant and entertaining. While this album is still available (unlike his other two), I consider this a must have, and this is an awesome, underappreciated classic.

Following the intro, the first song is "The Loc Is on His Own," a nice cut. This song is slow and funky, and the lyrics are some of the best. Jayo recounts the difficulties with contacting and connecting with his friends and family following incarceration, it's conscious and an interesting take. He also drops some raw philosophy on the jail system. "I'ma Keep Bangin'" is faster and bouncier, the production is very nice and Jayo holds your attention with his rough profiles of urban life. "Homicide" is pretty laidback, Jayo shows some of his true lyrical talent on this track. The nice "Love Boat" skit serves as an intro to this album's classic single, "Sherm Stick." Over a sunny, head-nodding beat, Jayo laces a smoking anthem with a great hook and verses. I also really like "N...s and B...s," another excellently produced track, and "Can't Keep a Gee Down" continues the roll of funky, upbeat tracks with intense lyricism. My favorite beat here is found on "B... I'm Through," which musically is the finest track. The woozy, bumping beat has awesome instrumentals and a great hook as well. "Penitentiary Bound" is awesome. On this song, Jayo tells the story of a parole violation that led to incarceration, and he explores injustices in the system. The short yet inspiring "Don't Call Me N..." is a real highlight, and my favorite song comes next, "They Got Me On Medication." Jayo's delivery on this song is totally on point, and the production is excellent. He tells stories about hood life and insanity with the law, leading to the awesome hook. "Funk 2 da Head" is appealing but not outstanding, and the album finishes with the title track, an incredibly catchy and upbeat west coast anthem.

It's embarrassing that an album so great both lyrically and musically could have gone so under the radar, but the combination of lack of promotion and a flood of g-funk albums in '95 made this one of the year's slept-on gems, just like BG Knocc Out & Dresta's Real Brothas and Twinz' Conversation. Jayo is one of those rappers that seems to have been on the verge of stardom at one point, but for whatever reason it never really happened for him. Regardless, "Take a Ride" is the album that was the first to put San Diego on anybody's hip hop radar. Fans of west coast rap will love this, and anybody can appreciate the emotional lyrics and funky beats.

Jayo Got The Shaft... {4 Stars}.......2007-04-20

I don't know what to make of Def Jam signing dope west coast acts and then pretty much hanging them out to dry. If you look at the Def Jam catalog during the mid-nineties, you'll find potent albums from the likes of Warren G, South Central Cartel, Dove Shack, Jayo Felony, and quite a few others. I'm not saying these artists are the best the west have to offer, but they were very promising prospects at the time. Think about the promotion these artists got -- or didn't get. It's not a coincidence that the Cali artists got no shine on Def Jam or Def Jam West. Anyway, this album is tight. Smoothed out, funky beats...passionate lyrics that speak on bangin', slangin', & maintainin'...I mean, you can't help but feel Jayo when he speaks. Even the interludes/skits have a place on this LP (unlike a lot of albums that come out nowadays with highly unnecessary skits). If you're expecting a lot of that rapid fire/choppy flow stuff that he does today, you may want to look for later releases -- this is basically just Jay puttin' it down gangsta style.

As far as flaws, there aren't many. There are a few joints that I didn't particularly feel, but I wouldn't necessarily call them bad songs -- "Homicide", "They Got Me on Medication", and "B**ch I'm Through" are the songs that I speak of.

Def Jam's decision to totally ignore albums from their west coast signees should be viewed as nothing less than their attempt to disembowel the west when they were in a position to remove the east coast from their top spot. I can't think of any other reason for them to ignore great albums like this one and the other bangers that I mentioned earlier. The beats are tight and Jayo has a flow unlike most that you will find out there. There simply should've been more done on Def Jam's part. Take A Ride is a vintage mid 90's rap album that should be looked into. I recommend adding this album to your collection if you can find it.

Standout Tracks: Can't Keep a Gee Down, Don't Call Me Ni**a, Sherm Stick, I'ma Keep Bangin', Ni**as and Bi***es, Penitentiary Bound, and The Loc Is on His Own

where has rap gone??.......2006-08-13

It seems like rap now is all about bling, ching-ching, and grills. On this album, JAYO represents what real hip hop was about back in the day (being broke, jail time, just pure everyday LIFE). My favorite songs are #6 and #10. but overall the man does the job on the entire album. To me any rap album from early 90s to mid 90s is a classic. Even though im from the dirty south, west coast is my fav type of rap because it's chill and relaxed.......which is why i bought Jay's album. PEACE!!!

Classic Debut .......2006-02-10

Jayo felony's debut album, Take a Ride slams and satisfies from start to finish. He is raw and rugged throughout. The beats here are hard core G-Funk, with vicious and rapid fiery flows. Songs like "I'mma Keep Bangin," "They Got Me On Medication," "The Loc is On His Own," show cases his hard, but unique persona. He put San Diego on the map, and shows no mercy!

BULLET LOCO'S FINEST.......2005-06-10

THIS IS A GENUINE ALBUM,BEATS ARE UPBEAT AND FUNKY WITH A GANGSTA TWIST, RHYMES ARE HARD, PRODUCTION FROM THE LATE-N-GREAT JAM MASTER JAY AND JMJ RECORDS, THIS ALBUM WAS VERY UNDERRATED AND SLEPT ON, SO PURCHASE THIS AND ROLL WITH IT EVERYWHERE YOU GO, SUPPORT SAN DIEGO MUSIC.-PEACE.
STANDOUT SONGS ARE SHERM STICC,HOMICIDE,THE LOC IS ON HIS OWN, CANT KEEP A G DOWN AND THE SELF TITLED TRACK,WHICH CAN BE CONSIDERED A PARTY ANTHEM.

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We're On Our Way Manufacturer: Hap-Pal Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Educational | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Children's Educational | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Turn On The Music So Big - Activity Songs For Little Ones Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist Peek-A-Boo - Songs for Young Children Can Cockatoos Count By Twos? ASIN: B00000JXNG Release Date: 1998-10-15

Tracks:

1. We're On Our Way
2. At the Library
3. Rolling
4. Mrs. McFritter
5. Teddy Took a Train Ride
6. Tiger With a Toothbrush
7. Truck Driver's Song
8. Things We Like To Do
9. Tina Took Her Tap Shoes
10. Swinging
11. Party Time in the Mud
12. Drivin' Down the Highway
13. We're On Our Way (Reprise)

Album Description

Fun Songs for the Family Car.
Joyful songs about going places and doing things

National Association of Parenting Publications Gold Award
Parent's Choice Award

Buckle up and take a ride all over town with Hap Palmer. From rolling in a stroller to traveling by train with a teddy bear, this new collection of the best traveling songs will keep you and your child in motion. This CD is a delightful collection of original songs about children reaching out into the world - doing things, going places, exploring, discovering, creating and growing. Whether you're in the car or in the living room, this is joyful entertainment for the whole family.

Explore the big wide world in song with this musical tribute to childhood and imagination. Take a trip to the library to meet story book friends, dance around the grocery store with Tina and her tap shoes, float to the park in a hot air balloon then bounce around the forest with a jolly bear named Freddy Fuzzywizz. Roll down the highway in an eighteen wheel truck then accompany a teddy bear on a trip from a factory to your birthday party. There are plenty of adventures right at home too. Swing on a swing, play in the mud or learn to brush your teeth with a good natured tiger. Lively rhythms and clever lyrics are presented in an entertaining variety of musical styles. A complete lyric booklet is included. Ages 3 - adult

Average customer rating: Take That Ride by R.B. Morris The Heartbeat Of Tennessee Then, Now & Inbetween He does it all Top-notch songwriting The man who lives here is loony

Take That Ride R.B. Morris Manufacturer: Oh Boy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Singer Songwriters | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Zeke & The Wheel West The Road to Escondido ASIN: B0000005Y7 Release Date: 1997-04-08

Tracks:

1. World Owes Me
2. Ridin' With O'Hanlon
3. They Say Ther's A Time
4. Hell On A Poor Boy
5. Take Time To Love
6. The Ballad Of THunder Road
7. Take That Ride
8. Roy
9. Dog Days
10. Pot Hole Street
11. Bottom Of The Big Black Hull
12. Glory Dreams

Customer Reviews:

Take That Ride by R.B. Morris.......2006-08-14

His sound is Tom Petty without the harder rock, Bob Dylan without the simplicity and Mark Knopfler without the raging electric guitar. His voice is Bob Dylan's without the nasal grit, Neil Young's although a little lower and Gordon Lightfoot's without being so aloof. Essentially RB Morris's sound is a chameleon and its only congruence is his down to earth voice, his rare sound and his honest lyrics.

Every song is a new exploration from the opening rock song, World Owes Me to the raw country song Take that Ride into the unique philosophical song Bottom of the Big Black Hull. RB Morris is an incredible singer and one of the best, unrecognized songwriters but not nearly a singer/songwriter with his beautiful music compositions.

Basically there is something in this CD for everyone. World Owes Me is a song to dance to, to sing along to, to drive to. It's free and rocking but RB Morris accompanies with it his words about life: 'I've been working and I've been giving-The world owes me, some kind of living'. But he doesn't lose a beat with great wordplay: 'No I ain't no Robin Hood - But I ain't no Mack the Knife - Hey this ain't no livelihood - This is just a way of life.'.

'Ridin' with O'Hanlon' is a song about intellectual freedom that doesn't feel a bit lost or bogged down by a philosophy, even reflecting on it in his first few lines: 'I was riding with O'Hanlon in those wild and heady days.' From RB Morris' experience with the beatniks he drew a great sense of poetry and literature but didn't get lost in their mindset.

The third song, 'They say there's a Time'. Is like a beautifully sung poem put to great music. His words are so thoughtful and speculative without seeming arrogant, he just seems like an honest singer/poet that has put together this compilation.

'Hell on a Poor Boy' is extensively reminiscent of Bob Dylan and his gritty voice singing it makes you love the song instantly let alone the amazing bluesy songbreaks, this is a definite upbeat highlight.

The following song brings in a new aspect: a true feeling of drawing upon his own life for lyrics in 'Take Time to Love'. It's sweetly sad but he also draws upon his way with words in lyrics like 'I learned my lesson but I forget.'.

The next song is probably the funnest song on the CD, 'The Ballad of Thunder Road'. A rocking blues song drawing upon a story of a 'mountain boy [who] ran illegal alcohol'. With a fun guitar lick and a rockabilly backing with a Johnny Cash reminiscent bass line.

He moves into one of the simplest songs, Take that Ride one of his most distinctly country songs, talking about perhaps fear or just an honest look at his life. With a simple guitar, bass and drum kit backing his moving lyrics sung with raw vocals.

A slow country song follows that, 'Roy'. With a different voice he seems to sing a song about a homeless person it's not quite sad but it's a particularly happy song. If you like country this is a bittersweet gem.

'Dog Days' is a song that is RB Morris' most normal song. Compared to the rest of the unique song this song kind of just blends in and although gives a full spectrum is not the best.

The most poetic, honest and beautiful song is the next song, 'Pot Hole Street'. A reflexive song on his youth with certain subtle references to other musicians and poets, the most obvious one being, 'I was always hanging out in the leaves of grass'.

'The Bottom of the Big Black Hull' is a fun song that seems to perfectly appropriate to the philosophical musings he sings in this song. They way he talks about the important issues he mentions are humorous: this is one of the top songs.

'Glory Dreams' is the final song and has a completely different feel, slightly honky-tonk. It would fit perfectly in 'O Brother Where Art Thou'.

In summary this album should be more popular than it is and RB Morris should be more recognized but I have more respect in him doing this seemingly for the actual music as the profit must be so small. I hope he gains respect but not fame so the integrity of this incredible artist remains. This CD is awesome. Get it hands down, no questions asked.

The Heartbeat Of Tennessee Then, Now & Inbetween.......2005-12-14

RB Morris carries the heart and soul of Tennesse that was bestowed upon him by his roots. His songs convey that past as they stand and deliver as the listener sits/stands and takes notice. His lyrics compare to some of the greats being clever, whitty but never too smart that the listener gets shut out. There's nothing trite about RB Morris either. Even as he touches on Gospel, Rockabilly, Traditional Folk and Irish, Ballads and Rockers it's all a sound his own. Even with a song like "They Say There's A Time" which seques nicely to a song like Otis Redding's "I've Been Loving You Too Long" or the swampy feel of "Hell on a Poor Boy" that immediately brings to mind Dylan's "Everything is Broken" without the lush Lanois production. With guitarist Kenny Vaughn who's a real firecracker, a rhythm section that never overdoes it, keeping it simple but never simple minded, always knwoing what's necessary or not for each song. The band plays as a unit, a trait all too rare these days. Thankfully there are still a few like RB who can still touch a person's soul with his music, an art that's fading fast. So if you like your music with a pulse then give this CD or his sophmore release "Zeke & The Wheel" a listen, you won't to regret and you just might learn a thing or two about life and how to live it.

He does it all.......2001-01-30

R.B. is a writer/poet, but most of all, he's one hell of a musician. Very well respected in the music business, he's released a couple of outstanding albums, & this is one of 'em. He's a roots rocker who does it all. You get some country (the tune "Roy" with John Prine is a standout), some blues, folk, but he mostly mixes it all up, into a great soulful sound that is reminiscent of Kevin Gordon. Oh yeah, he's also one heck of a nice guy.

Top-notch songwriting.......1999-09-14

R.B. sings stories like few folks who are alive today. This is a CD to treasure and send to all who you love as a dandy gift. For a real treat, track down his limited-release cassette "Local-Man", which features one of the finest back-up bands ever.

The man who lives here is loony.......1998-12-18

R.B is a near-legend here in Knoxville. Take that Ride is filled with images of moonshine runnin', fist-fightin' and hard-drinkin' down in the mountain hollers. R.B.'s take on Robert Mitchum's Ballad of Thunder Road puts you in a hopped-up Plymouth sliding around a dirt road, one step in front of the law. Just like O'Hanlon, I'll take tobacco in my tea.

Average customer rating: DON'T PASS THIS ONE UP

How the West Was Swung, Vols. 2 & 3: Let's Take a Ride With Bob and Tommy Tom Morrell & The Time Warp Tophands Manufacturer: Wr Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stylin How the West Was Swung, Vol. 11: Jugglin' Cats How the West Was Swung, Vol. 13: Monkey Bizness How the West Was Swung, Vol. 7: No Peddlers Allowed How the West Was Swung, Vol. 6: Smoke a Little of This ASIN: B0000023HT Release Date: 1995-07-18

Tracks:

1. Let's Ride With Bob
2. You Don't Care What Happens
3. Mean Woman With Green Eyes
4. Sick, Sober And Sorry
5. My Mothers Eyes
6. Ridin' On A Fender
7. River Stay 'Way From My Door
8. Worried Over You
9. Stomping At The Savoy
10. Stardust
11. Ida Red
12. Redskin Rag
13. On The Alamo
14. Ten Years
15. Don't Cry Baby
16. A Little Bit West Of Dixie
17. Oh You Pretty Woman
18. A Parting Of The Ways
19. Blue Mist
20. Mission To Moscow

Customer Reviews:

DON'T PASS THIS ONE UP.......2007-07-24

If you like Western Swing then buy this CD. The combination of Tommy Morrell and Leon Rausch and the other guys on the recording personify Western Swing. It encompasses the many musical styles that make up Western Swing. It is a WINNER. Sooooooo----------BUY IT

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Take a Ride George Soule Manufacturer: Zane ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: LA, Memphis & Tyler, Texas The Search Nashville Eccentric Soul, Vol. 11: Mighty Mike Lenaburg In My Own Time ASIN: B000HEWFZ2 Release Date: 2006-10-17

Tracks:

1. Something Went Right
2. I'll Be Your Everything
3. Take A Ride
4. Shoes
5. Find The Time
6. My World Tumbles Down
7. Bend Over Backwards
8. Come On Over
9. Get Involved
10. Trust
11. Wait And See
12. A Man Can't Be A Man

Average customer rating: A Rebuttal and Praise small reservations, but that's only because I'm biased This should be the post-ultimate thing you hear. Harry Partch CD US Highball Kronos Quartet David Barron and Kronos do justice to a masterpiece

Harry Partch: U.S. Highball Kronos Quartet , and Composer: Harry Partch Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Kronos Quartet | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Harry Partch Collection Volume 3 The Harry Partch Collection, Volume 1 Peteris Vasks: String Quartet No. 4 The Harry Partch Collection, Volume 4 The Harry Partch Collection, Volume 2 ASIN: B0000AN4FH Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

1. Leaving Carmel, Californi-el
2. Leaving Imlay, Neva-day
3. Wait For The Next Drag
4. Crossing Great Salt Lake, U-take
5. There Are Rides On The Highway At Green River
6. Did I Ever Ride Freights? Huh!
7. Leaving Little America, Wyo-ma
8. North Platte, Nebras-katte

Album Description

U.S. Highball is one of the first underground masterpieces in American music. Partch's work explores what, decades later, would be called a 'subculture' - the hoboes, who traveled across the U.S. in search of work or new experience, defying social conventions and the strictures of civilized society. The recording on this CD is not U.S. Highball in any of Partch's (three) versions, but an arrangement for voice and string quartet made for Kronos in 1997 by Ben Johnston, a composer who studied and worked with Partch and with whose own music Kronos has had a long and fruitful relationship. Slipcase. Nonesuch. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

A Rebuttal and Praise.......2007-01-06

There have been comments and concerns with this CD in saying that it may not be in keeping with the original composition. What has been egregiously overlooked in previous complaints is the simple fact that Harry Partch was never actually in keeping with his OWN original compositions. Though most people think of an ensemble of Harry Partch instruments and performers as the true rendition of this piece, it must be realized that it first came out simply for microtonal guitar and voice--Harry traveled around to colleges and did solo performances of it! It then took on several various iterations, expanding up to, at one point, ten individual performers. Harry Partch was constantly reworking this piece, and, had he never died, would probably still be rearranging it. This particular arrangement was a commission written specifically for the Kronos Quartet, and was arranged by a former protege of Partch's. It remains as true as possible to Partch's original notes, styles and intentions. Seeing how faithfully this has been converted to string quartet is truly inspiring.

The Kronos Quartet does an absolutely incredible job managing all of the subtleties of this work. Microtonality is not easy!

I highly highly recommend this CD.

small reservations, but that's only because I'm biased.......2006-08-03

I cringe a little whenEVER I see a Partch transcripted for something other than his original instrumentation. I think that's because Partch's work at creating his own music and theatre for that music was so creative and unique that I never tire of it and want to see newer recordings using those wonderful music machines just so I know that Partch's ideas won't fade in time and remain only in some select recordings.

I'm still getting over Kronos taking my favorite Partch piece, Barstow, and stringifying it on Howl, USA, but in all honesty Kronos does justice to Partch. It shouldn't seem too suprising--Kronos has made their reputation by doing string quartet work that doesn't always sounds like string quartet. Since they've reinvented the string quartet, it would seem feasible that they could reinvent Partch FOR string quartet.

I'm not wholly buying into it yet, but I also know that far worse could have been done to Partch in this recording, so I credit Kronos for the efforts they took to keep the spirit of the original composition alive. A central connection here seems to be the common desire to make truly American music that doesn't just glom off of European traditions. In doing this, Partch set to music notes of his own hobo trip, to put American experience to music. Though Kronos will always in the end sound a little too polished for the raw nature of Partch's work, I thank them for keeping his name relevant in contemporary music.

Thank you, Kronos.

This should be the post-ultimate thing you hear........2005-10-01

Can't really criticize the performance because the composition was so terrible. Often one can say that one's musical purchases are simply a matter of taste. In this case, I can say that this music is bad on an absolute scale. Really, if you like this kind of stuff, hang out with some homeless people. I think I've seen this performed live outside the methadone clinic. You can check there, too.

Harry Partch CD US Highball Kronos Quartet.......2005-09-20

The whole deal was top notch. Price, speed and quality. Could not have asked for more. Very, very pleased.

David Barron and Kronos do justice to a masterpiece.......2003-11-19

The performance by David Barron and the Kronos Quartet of Harry Partch's landmark "US Highball" provides an experience of precise abandon. This entertaining, demanding, and thoroughly original work is given a performance in which the highlight is certainly Mr. Barron's expressive reading of Partch's gem of a text, in which vignettes narrating the hobo's life appear as brief scenes, sometimes hilariously funny, as in the statement by an old man emerging from a piano crate, who tells the gathering of hobos who have just arrived in his train yard, "I used to be a bum once"; or the hobo who observes concerning the passing motorists, "They don't stop much, do they?" Mr. Barron's ability to modulate his inflection, accent, and tone with the greatest flexibility, while still articulating the words so that they are always intelligible, bring a vitality to the performance which Partch clearly intended, and it is this vitality which, supported by the Kronos' standard excellence, makes this performance an experience to be treasured. This reviewer has driven across the country on several occasions, and the performance captured wonderfully the sense of changing vistas and conditions characteristic of such journeys.

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Americana Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Adams | Adams, John | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Clarinet | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Orchestral Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00014AQPY Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

1. Overture - Simon Rattle
2. Rhapsody In Blue - Peter Donohoe
3. Dardanella - London Sinfonietta
4. Makin' Whoopee! - Harvey And The Wallbangers
5. San - London Sinfonietta
6. Prelude, Fugue And Riffs - Peter Donohoe
7. III. Moderato - Michael Collins
8. Take The 'A' Train - Peter Washington
9. Sophisticated Lady - Peter Washington
10. That Doo-Wah Thing - Peter Washington
11. Summertime - The Glyndebourne Chorus
12. It Ain't Necessarily So - Damon Evans
13. Short Ride In A Fast Machine - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

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This is a razzle-dazzle selection of American music culled from a few of Sir Simon Rattle's previously released recordings. Two excerpts from Porgy and Bess--"Summertime" and "It ain't necessarily so"--come near the CD's close, and they're reminders of what a great composer Gershwin was. Earlier, his Rhapsody in Blue is played in the orchestration by Grofé, and while it makes a good option, the more familiar version is preferable. Leonard Bernstein's Prelude, Fugue and Riffs is not an easy, tuneful work, but it's fascinating and another side of a composer you may only be familiar with from West Side Story. "Take the A Train" really swings, and "Makin' Whoopee" is a joy. In fact, there's plenty here to revel in. It's a great sampler of American "classical" music. If you've either kept away from 20th-century or American music or simply were unfamiliar with it (or both), this will be a fine ear-opener. If you already appreciate the idiom, this offers a really fine cross-section. --Robert Levine

Average customer rating: If you like African American Spirituals you will love this one.

United We Sing Manufacturer: Turtle Creek Chorale ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005YC0A Release Date: 1995-01-24

Tracks:

1. N'Kosi Sikelel I'africa
2. Amen Siakadumisa
3. Betelehemu
4. Something Inside So Strong
5. Over My Head
6. Soon-Ah-Will Be Done
7. Keep Your Lamps
8. This Little Light of Mine
9. Hush, Hush
10. Little Innocent Lamb
11. Ring Dem Bells
12. Witness
13. Elijah Rock
14. Deep River
15. Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho
16. Balm in Gilead
17. Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
18. Rainbow Round My Shoulder
19. Hope for Tomorrow

Tracks:

1. Ride on King Jesus
2. Oh Mary, Don't You Weep
3. Psalm 133:1 Brethen in Unity
4. Holy Spirit
5. Available to You
6. I've Got Something This World Can't Take Away
7. Call Him Up
8. I'm a Testimony
9. Shadow of Your Wings
10. Make a Joyful Noise
11. Perfect Praise
12. Call Him Up (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

If you like African American Spirituals you will love this one........2005-09-07

Large male chorus singing traditional African American spirituals with great harmony and arrangement.

Average customer rating: Yes, they do sound like Black Flag One of the best, period. A Pure Bl'ast of Sonic Power

Take That Manic Ride Bl'ast! Manufacturer: Sst Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: It's in My Blood The Power of Expression ASIN: B000000M50 Release Date: 1991-11-01

Tracks:

1. Somewhere I've Found
2. Falsehood Claws
3. Overdrive
4. Out Of Alignment
5. Off And On/Start The Machine
6. Turn And Face The World
7. Blast It Black
8. Bones
9. Powerize
10. It's Time
11. Abraxis
12. Look Inside

Customer Reviews:

Yes, they do sound like Black Flag.......2005-10-18

Gotta respond to this:

"People compare them to Black Flag and Neider's guitar is similar in tone but that's where it ends. Bl'ast! were much more techinically sound and their use of diminished (dissonant) chords and scales owe more to bands like VoiVod or King Crimson and of course Black Sabbath than Ginn's noise, even if subconsiously."

Neider and the rest of the band would be sorry to hear you say that. Blast made it no secret that Black Flag was their one greatest influence. The thank-you list on their first album listed about a hundred different people, and then it ended with "And thanks to Black Flag for existing". They strove to emulate Flag and they were proud to be compared to them.

However, it's true that this, their third and final album, is their least-Flag-sounding release. The similarity is still there to a high degree, but they had also moved past their influences and developed a sound that was truly their own and truly unique. It had nothing to do with King Crimson or Voivod... though in all fairness Greg Ginn was probably influenced by Crimson, and some have labeled Blast as "progressive hardcore." Personally, I feel that this album and their second album (It's In My Blood) are very much overshadowed by their first album, Power of Expression. They had an amazing dual guitar dynamic and energy that they lost when original guitarist Steve Stevenson left the band and left Mike Neider on his own.

One of the best, period........2002-12-08

What can I say about this record? Probably one of the most original albums I ever heard and the last great record of the 80's. People compare them to Black Flag and Neider's guitar is similar in tone but that's where it ends. Bl'ast! were much more techinically sound and their use of diminished (dissonant) chords and scales owe more to bands like VoiVod or King Crimson and of course Black Sabbath than Ginn's noise, even if subconsiously. Heavy, dark and serious. Would be a shame to lose this record to obscurity. One of my top ten ever.

A Pure Bl'ast of Sonic Power.......2000-06-15

This album comes out of the blocks at full speed and doesn't slow down... a manic ride indeed!

In their second LP outing, the boys from Bl'ast take their sound to a new level of intensity. The heavy Black Flag influence is still there, overlaid with a healthy dose of metal riffage. The band wears its influences on its sleeve, but take the sudden tempo shifts, twisted guitar lines and gut wrenching vocals in a direction all their own.

If you like your hardcore HARD, and appreciate a band that's tight as can be, you'll dig this. Recommended for fans of the Cro-Mags, early Black Flag, etc. Not for the faint of heart.

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2. The Assassin [Explicit Lyrics]
3. The Hard & Soft
4. The Teflon Don [Explicit Lyrics]
5. The True School [Import]
6. The World Is Yours [Explicit Lyrics]
7. To Rap My World Around You
8. Uncut Dope: Geto Boys' Best [Explicit Lyrics]
9. Wanted: Dead or Alive
10. Watch Out [Explicit Lyrics]

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