Still Creepin'

Still Creepin'

Track Listings

1. Still Creepin
2. Wild Child Conversation
3. Wild Child
4. Bamma
5. Hoe Kakes
6. Gotta DP
7. Sippin DP
8. G-Love
9. Criminal Rehab
10. Hoe Kakes
11. D's and Vogues
12. Nuthin Personal
13. Daily Dumpin
14. At My Paper
15. Who's Next
16. Drout, Pt. 2
17. Outro

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Alright, Still
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Alright, Still
Lily Allen
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ASIN: B000KG5EQE
Release Date: 2007-01-30

Tracks:

  1. Smile
  2. Knock 'Em Out
  3. LDN
  4. Everything's Just Wonderful
  5. Not Big
  6. Friday Night
  7. Shame For You
  8. Littlest Things
  9. Take What You Take
  10. Friend Of Mine
  11. Alfie
  12. Nan You're A Window Shopper (US Bonus Track)
  13. Smile (Version Revisited) (US Bonus Track)

From Amazon.co.uk

Being, as she is, the daughter of prominent British actor Keith Allen, the cynics could easily dismiss the rise of Lily Allen as an act of backroom nepotism, a talent-free starlet helped to the stage by the right connections. But one listen to her debut album Alright, Still dispels any doubts about young Ms. Allen's star quality. Possessed of a feisty wit and taste for urban storytelling that should see her compared to Mike "The Streets" Skinner, these 11 tracks of sunshine-friendly reggae-pop cover topics including frustrating potential closing-time suitors ("Knock 'Em Out"), being happy when your ex is having a bad time ("Smile"), and having a little brother who likes a bit of a smoke--and not just of the tobacco variety ("Alfie"). Wisely, however, Allen doesn't let the grittiness of the subject matter tarnish the golden pop suss of the songs, a suite of gleaming productions by names including Mark Ronson and Gwen Stefani collaborator Greg Kurstin that take inspiration from the lighter end of reggae and vintage rocksteady. Doubtless some corners of the press will pillory her as a poor role model, but there's an engaging honesty to the likes of "LDN"--a love song to a city filled with teenage muggers, pimps, and crack whores, narrated by someone who's cycling because "the filth took away my license." Like father, like daughter. --Louis Pattison

From Capitol Records

The 21-year-old Lily Allen, pronounced by NME "the archetypal singer-songwriter for the iPod generation," took Britain by storm in summer 2006 with her debut album Alright, Still rocketing onto the U.K. Album chart at No. 2 and her first U.K. single, "Smile," topping the U.K. Airplay chart for six weeks in a row. Now she's set her sights on America--and early reports indicate she won't exactly be flying under the radar here either. "She symbolizes a new blogging-age, middle-class girl: cockily ambitious, skeptical yet enthusiastic, technically savvy, musically open, obsessed with public expression and ready to fight back," said The New York Times in a feature on Lily.

Allen was born in Hammersmith, a borough in Greater London, and grew up all over London - Shepherds Bush, Bloomsbury, Islington. "I went to 13 different schools so I never had time to make enduring friendships. Music became a lifeline to me. I listened to punk, ska and reggae, courtesy of my parents' record collections," she says, which explains why, in addition to numerous up-and-coming dance artists, she counts The Specials, T. Rex, The Slits, and Blondie as favorites.

"I got expelled from various schools and was sent to boarding school as they thought it would be a restraining influence, but I ran away when I was 14," she recalls. "It was obvious I didn't like authority." Although she dropped out of school, Allen continued to have a voracious appetite for books and music. "I always felt I couldn't articulate my feelings as much as I wanted to. Books and music helped me do that," she says. "I started to feel like I could have a voice."

Lily's incisive lyrical observations belie her years. "With the kind of music I do you have to be direct and quite literal," she says. "I don't play an instrument, which really makes me focus on the vocal melody, and the lyrics are incredibly important to me. I don't want to be part of a scene - the whole idea of that makes me feel sick - and most of the music I listen to is by outsider figures, which is where I feel happiest."

There was a little old lady who was walking down the road She was struggling with bags from Tesco There were people in the city having lunch in the park I believe that is called alfresco Then a kid came along to offer a hand But before she had time to accept it Hits her over the head, doesn't care if she's dead 'Cause he's got all her jewelry and wallet (from "LDN")

In November 2005, Allen started posting tracks on her MySpace site to see what fans thought of them. "Since then it's gone mad," she says. (Her songs have received over five million total plays to date.) "The online support I got for my music grew quickly, then the next thrill was hearing it on the radio. The reaction has been so positive it's left me reeling a bit. But I'm happy and I know the songs can live up to people's expectations."

And indeed they have. "Through and through, it sounds like part Millie Small, part Gwen Stefani, part Blondie, without ever really sounding much like anything other than Allen's own mash-up of cool," said Rolling Stone. The New Yorker has praised her "delightful, ska-inflected songs" and Pitchfork said "Alright, Still isn't anything else but a fantastic success. Not only does Allen deliver on the musical promise hinted at in her MySpace demos, she also acquits herself as a genuine personality with wit and attitude to spare."

Allen's cheeky, street-smart observations imbue Alright, Still with an unerringly modern female point-of-view. On "Smile," Lily admits to feeling guilty - but not that guilty - for feeling good when an ex-boyfriend cries because she won't give it another go. Perhaps he shouldn't have slept with her neighbor. On "Knock 'Em Out," a lame pick-up line is met with a litany of bogus reasons (ranging from various sexually transmitted diseases to a house fire) why "it's not gonna happen/not in a million years." And while the chorus of "LDN" brims with unabashed affection for London, the verses are a deft social commentary exposing the warts of a town intent on keeping up appearances. Cynicism and a sunny outlook aren't mutually exclusive in Allen's world, which goes a long way towards explaining her unbridled confidence and contagious joie de vivre. The world is still her oyster - even if it was dredged from murky waters.

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Why did I buy this cd?.......2007-07-30

I listen to all types of music, but mostly heavy metal. I recently heard her song LDN and fell in love with her voice. I loved the cd right away and cant stop listing to it. Her voice is so sweet and smooth, and I love her humour in some of the songs. A great find for someone who loves metal. I dont know who i'd recommend this cd to, but I sure love it.

4 out of 5 stars The Bottom is so much better than the top..........2007-07-26

I love "Smile" and was the reason I purchased the CD although Lily was not in my usual genre of choice, I am more of an Indi girl. But I find myself listening when I need some upbeat tunes or something fun to sing along with. Actually I have been listening to Lily for the last few days straight.

4 out of 5 stars Very Funny CD.......2007-07-18

Lily Allen has to be the best British female artist ever! Well, besides Amy Winehouse. This CD is brutally honest and very, very funny. Lily does an amazing job on this CD. Why? Because like I said, it's brutally honest. Get the PA version because even though there's cursing, it's used sparingly and in context, but it's still not for anyone who isn't at least a preteen yet. The lyrics are in the liner notes, though.

The songs on the CD and what I rated them, 1 to 5:

1. Smile. Well, it's on the radio a lot but it's pretty funny with Lily Allen kicking out a boyfriend and enjoying his cries to get her back. 4/5

2. Knock 'em Out. Bad boyfriends trying to get a girl's number. Hilarious excuses ensue, especially "I've got herpes, err, no I've got syphilis...AIDS! AIDS! I've got AIDS!" 5/5

3. LDN. Lily loves a city with teenage muggers and pimps? Interesting. 4/5

4. Everything's Just Wonderful. She thinks about the world, weight loss, spaghetti bolognaise, getting a flat, and having her ex's money but not getting it, but in the end, she supposes "that's the way that things go". Funny, but not up to potential. 4/5

5. Not Big. Childish rant about her boyfriend being good enough. Like the sound though. 3/5

6. Friday Night. Girl goes to bar, other girls try to get boys, girl gets revenge. Too generic at first, but becomes good. 5/5

7. Shame For You. Now she's back on track! Very funny song about dumping a boyfriend. 5/5

8. Littlest Things. WHAT? A love ballad? Shocking surprise, but overall, as sweet as sugar. 5/5

9. Take What You Take. Good song about doing what you want to do, but it may shock parents. 5/5

10. Friend Of Mine. A childhood friend becomes a bad girl. Good message about self-respect. 5/5

11. Alfie. Song about Lily's brother Alfie smoking weed and Lily trying to talk to him. Really good messages and great beat. 5/5

12. Nan You're A Window Shopper. Very tongue in cheek parody of Window Shopper by 50 Cent about Lily's nana. But may offend some. 5/5

Overall: 4.5/5

I wish I could do 4 1/2 stars! This CD is a must-have.

5 out of 5 stars The Most Fun of Them All.......2007-07-17

Short Version: BUY THIS ALBUM...YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!

Long Version: Lily is the british version of Pink in my mind because of the attitude she brings to her music. I love this chick. She has a maturity that I think will sustain her as an artist for a lot of years. We may never really get to know her in America, and that is too bad (I hope differently though). However, of the 15 albums I brought, this is honestly my favorite. Any chick who sings "...you must be joking me, if you think that you'll be poking me" has something I want to her more of down the road.

Mostly, she is really refreshing change of pace. Part of me want to know what she listens too when she has time.

Kevin

5 out of 5 stars Cheeky and Fun.......2007-07-13

Lily Allen is probably one of the most talented young artists around. Her lyrics are hilarious and the music is very upbeat and fun. I haven't taken in out of my CD changer since I bought it.
Josh Groban
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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ASIN: B00005RGNI
Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

  1. Alla Luce Dal Sole
  2. Gira Con Me
  3. You're Still You
  4. Cinema Paradiso (Se)
  5. To Where You Are
  6. Alejate
  7. Canto Alla Vita - featuring The Corrs
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There are worse things in life than making your acting debut on the much ballyhooed season finale of Ally McBeal, though teen operatic baritone Josh Groban doesn't seem destined to encounter them anytime soon. As the awkward high school student-client who asks the typically romance-jinxed Ally to his senior prom, Groban performed this debut album's "You're Still You" (adapted from film-composing legend Ennio Morricone's Academy Award-nominated score for Malèna, with lyrics by Linda Thompson) as a heart-tugging, literal showstopper. The young phenom was just 17 when veteran producer-writer David Foster tapped him to fill in for Andrea Bocelli at rehearsals for the 1999 Grammys, where Groban found himself suddenly dueting with Celine Dion.

Indeed, such were his fortunes that the young Foster protégé was forced to drop out of Carnegie Mellon when professional commitments--including this record--interfered. And if this collection tends to hew sometimes uncomfortably close to Foster's own MOR sonic instincts, the material offers enough challenges to display Groban's talent and the potential of his warm, mature voice: a lyrical take on another Morricone classic, "Cinema Paradiso"; melancholy readings of Don McLean's "Starry, Starry Night" and Albert Hammond's "Alejate"; masterfully dramatic takes of the Neapolitan "Alla Luca Del Sole" and "Canto Alla Vita," the latter featuring the Corrs. Many of Groban's performances here, including a neo prog-rock-opera take on Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" (with Lili Haydn), seem both bigger and bolder than their precious musical frameworks, a telling hint that Grand Opera can't be far from his grasp. As said earlier, there are worse things in life. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sheer Magic.......2007-07-29

I can only agree with others who like the style and sound of Josh Groban. I will certainly be looking to obtain more of his CD's.

5 out of 5 stars Sweet.......2007-07-13

Josh Groban and Charolette Church! Yum. This is a very good album and a must buy!

5 out of 5 stars superb.......2007-07-05

What a voice, what an artist, what a man.
Underestimated in Europe. His concert on 21 May 2007 in Amsterdam was superb!

5 out of 5 stars Oh my Gosh, Josh!.......2007-07-03

I love Josh Groban's music! It is romantic, mellow and beautiful :)
This CD has two songs on it that are very unusual. I believe both are from Cirque de Soleil, and draw you into the music--warning-- While driving, do not close your eyes!

5 out of 5 stars a true star.......2007-06-24

First saw and heard Josh on the Tv and was blown away by his talent! it was about a year later that I found out who he was and bought the first album and can honestly say that I have never tired of his work. Every song is magical and he is truely wonderful. Have since purchased all his work and have also had the priviledge of seeing him live in concert in Glasgow/Scotland and was amazed. such a talented young man with a truely magical voice
Stand Still, Look Pretty
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Stand Still, Look Pretty
The Wreckers , Michelle Branch , and Jessica Harp
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ASIN: B0009F43V8
Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

  1. Leave The Pieces
  2. Way Back Home
  3. The Good Kind
  4. Tennessee
  5. My, Oh My
  6. Stand Still, Look Pretty
  7. Cigarettes
  8. Hard To Love You
  9. Lay Me Down
  10. One More Girl
  11. Rain
  12. Only Crazy People

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The Wreckers are Grammy-winning songstress Michelle Branch and friend/journeywoman Nashville singer-songwriter Jessica Harp, a team whose solid craftsmanship and soaring, airtight harmonies often lift their hook-smart contemporary country stylings above what's too often mere fizzy, pop-crossover formula. They may have entered the public consciousness via the wide exposure of "Good Kind" on the primetime soap opera One Tree Hill, but the bracing, back-porch charms of the single "Leave the Pieces" should find them a following well beyond that series' teen audience. The reflective title track, gritty folk charms of "Tennessee" and giddy crowd-pleaser "My, Oh My" are suffused with a lyrical maturity that's the perfect counterpoint to the duo's sturdy musical constructs. Solid songs all, delivered with a muscular vocal conviction that does considerably more than merely sell them. --Jerry McCulley

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The Wreckers are about creation, not destruction. Bringing together two young, fearless female singersongwriter-acoustic guitarists—Grammy®-winning, platinum-selling Michelle Branch and collaborator Jessica Harp—The Wreckers' debut album, Stand Still, Look Pretty, blends Branch's pop-rock sensibility with Harp's country-folk style. Edgy yet rootsy, on Stand Still, Look Pretty, The Wreckers have a ball.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Harmony, Catchy Lyrics.......2007-07-26

This is one of my absolute favorite CD's. Most of the songs have a great beat and the slow ones make you want to sing along. Has a bit of a bluegrass sound and the harmony of the voices remind me of Big and Rich. This is a great CD if you're heartbroken (a lot of songs of leaving, being alone, etc). I highly recommend this CD.

3 out of 5 stars Okay.......2007-07-09

As many of you probably have, I listened to this album because it had Michelle Branch in it. I have to say that the vocals with Jessica Harp are fantastic and the sound of the songs are nice, but most of the songs aren't that great. Leave the Pieces is a nice song, but not that great. The only ones I enjoyed are Lay Me Down, Rain, The Good Kind, and Tenessee. The rest is mediocre. My, Oh My for instance is just plain boring. Rain is a great song, which sounds exactly as if it came off Hotel Paper, and isn't country at all. Lay Me Down isn't a truly great song, but I really enjoyed it. The Good Kind is a nice sounding song, and the melody reminds me of Breathe. Tenessee is a really good song.
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5 out of 5 stars Wow.......2007-05-28

I love that Michelle Branch can be successful with mainstream and well as country music. She has such a transitional voice and is well suited for both genres. This CD is amazing!

4 out of 5 stars Great debut.......2007-05-23

Overall, I really liked this album. Some of the songs were surprisingly short and sounded the same, but all in all this is a great start for the Wreckers.

5 out of 5 stars Chick with rockabilly.......2007-05-22

Good album that is as easy on the ears. A good blend of country rock
Still Feels Good
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    Still Feels Good
    Rascal Flatts
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    ASIN: B000QCUDL8
    Release Date: 2007-09-25

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    It all begins when the lights go down. For Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus, it has been that way since they were playing for a handful of people in a club in Nashville's Printers Alley. These days, of course, they play for thousands of screaming fans a night, drawn by state-of-the-art production and sound, and by spectacular vocal harmonies in service to an ever-expanding catalogue of hits. In between, it was the magic of those performances that catapulted Rascal Flatts into the front ranks of entertainers in all genres.

    By any measure, Rascal Flatts is in elite territory. They are the reigning 2006 CMA, ACM and CMT Vocal Group of the Year. In 2005 they added Billboard and R&R Artist of the Year trophies as well. The trio also picked up its first three Grammy nominations in 2005, and their "Bless The Broken Road" received the Grammy for Country Song of the Year. Coming off the biggest selling artist album of 2006, Rascal Flatts is geared up for their brand new album coming on September 25.
    Alright, Still
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Alright, Still
    Lily Allen
    Manufacturer: Capitol Records
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    ASIN: B000KGGF12
    Release Date: 2007-01-30

    Tracks:

    1. Smile
    2. Knock 'Em Out
    3. LDN
    4. Everything's Just Wonderful
    5. Not Big
    6. Friday Night
    7. Shame For You
    8. Littlest Things
    9. Take What You Take
    10. Friend Of Mine
    11. Alfie
    12. Nan You're A Window Shopper
    13. Smile (Version Revisited)

    From Amazon.co.uk

    Being, as she is, the daughter of prominent British actor Keith Allen, the cynics could easily dismiss the rise of Lily Allen as an act of backroom nepotism, a talent-free starlet helped to the stage by the right connections. But one listen to her debut album Alright, Still dispels any doubts about young Ms. Allen's star quality. Possessed of a feisty wit and taste for urban storytelling that should see her compared to Mike "The Streets" Skinner, these 11 tracks of sunshine-friendly reggae-pop cover topics including frustrating potential closing-time suitors ("Knock 'Em Out"), being happy when your ex is having a bad time ("Smile"), and having a little brother who likes a bit of a smoke--and not just of the tobacco variety ("Alfie"). Wisely, however, Allen doesn't let the grittiness of the subject matter tarnish the golden pop suss of the songs, a suite of gleaming productions by names including Mark Ronson and Gwen Stefani collaborator Greg Kurstin that take inspirat! ion from the lighter end of reggae and vintage rocksteady. Doubtless some corners of the press will pillory her as a poor role model, but there's an engaging honesty to the likes of "LDN"--a love song to a city filled with teenage muggers, pimps, and crack whores, narrated by someone who's cycling because "the filth took away my license." Like father, like daughter. --Louis Pattison

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    The 21-year-old Lily Allen, pronounced by NME "the archetypal singer-songwriter for the iPod generation," took Britain by storm in summer 2006 with her debut album Alright, Still rocketing onto the U.K. Album chart at No. 2 and her first U.K. single, "Smile," topping the U.K. Airplay chart for six weeks in a row. Now she's set her sights on America--and early reports indicate she won't exactly be flying under the radar here either. "She symbolizes a new blogging-age, middle-class girl: cockily ambitious, skeptical yet enthusiastic, technically savvy, musically open, obsessed with public expression and ready to fight back," said The New York Times in a feature on Lily.

    Allen was born in Hammersmith, a borough in Greater London, and grew up all over London - Shepherds Bush, Bloomsbury, Islington. "I went to 13 different schools so I never had time to make enduring friendships. Music became a lifeline to me. I listened to punk, ska and reggae, courtesy of my parents' record collections," she says, which explains why, in addition to numerous up-and-coming dance artists, she counts The Specials, T. Rex, The Slits, and Blondie as favorites.

    "I got expelled from various schools and was sent to boarding school as they thought it would be a restraining influence, but I ran away when I was 14," she recalls. "It was obvious I didn't like authority." Although she dropped out of school, Allen continued to have a voracious appetite for books and music. "I always felt I couldn't articulate my feelings as much as I wanted to. Books and music helped me do that," she says. "I started to feel like I could have a voice."

    Lily's incisive lyrical observations belie her years. "With the kind of music I do you have to be direct and quite literal," she says. "I don't play an instrument, which really makes me focus on the vocal melody, and the lyrics are incredibly important to me. I don't want to be part of a scene - the whole idea of that makes me feel sick - and most of the music I listen to is by outsider figures, which is where I feel happiest."

    There was a little old lady who was walking down the road She was struggling with bags from Tesco There were people in the city having lunch in the park I believe that is called alfresco Then a kid came along to offer a hand But before she had time to accept it Hits her over the head, doesn't care if she's dead 'Cause he's got all her jewelry and wallet (from "LDN")

    In November 2005, Allen started posting tracks on her MySpace site to see what fans thought of them. "Since then it's gone mad," she says. (Her songs have received over five million total plays to date.) "The online support I got for my music grew quickly, then the next thrill was hearing it on the radio. The reaction has been so positive it's left me reeling a bit. But I'm happy and I know the songs can live up to people's expectations."

    And indeed they have. "Through and through, it sounds like part Millie Small, part Gwen Stefani, part Blondie, without ever really sounding much like anything other than Allen's own mash-up of cool," said Rolling Stone. The New Yorker has praised her "delightful, ska-inflected songs" and Pitchfork said "Alright, Still isn't anything else but a fantastic success. Not only does Allen deliver on the musical promise hinted at in her MySpace demos, she also acquits herself as a genuine personality with wit and attitude to spare."

    Allen's cheeky, street-smart observations imbue Alright, Still with an unerringly modern female point-of-view. On "Smile," Lily admits to feeling guilty - but not that guilty - for feeling good when an ex-boyfriend cries because she won't give it another go. Perhaps he shouldn't have slept with her neighbor. On "Knock 'Em Out," a lame pick-up line is met with a litany of bogus reasons (ranging from various sexually transmitted diseases to a house fire) why "it's not gonna happen/not in a million years." And while the chorus of "LDN" brims with unabashed affection for London, the verses are a deft social commentary exposing the warts of a town intent on keeping up appearances. Cynicism and a sunny outlook aren't mutually exclusive in Allen's world, which goes a long way towards explaining her unbridled confidence and contagious joie de vivre. The world is still her oyster - even if it was dredged from murky waters.

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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Good girl fun!.......2007-07-08

    These songs are great to share with all of your girl friends! We have all been there one time or another! It has a lot of variety of music and the lyrics are hysterical. ENJOY!

    5 out of 5 stars 70's music snob finally finds SOME REALLY GREAT MUSIC.......2007-06-21

    LILY ALLEN is very talented (ok; i admit she does need to find a better back up band); her music is funny and a fun sticky treat of yummy smack; kindof like cotton candy with a swig of vodka after it. I havent heard 1 new artist in 6 years that i adore and my sister and i have been laughing, dancing and grooving to this CD for months now. Lily has amazing wit and wisdom beyond her years.
    i grew up on Blondie, The Specials, English Beat and Bob Marley so this albulm balms my old tattered soul. This girl is going far! catch her now as she will be a huge star in 2009. "smile" is an amazing tune, but "alfie" "Knock em out" and "nan, you're a window shopper" are my favorites; i crack up every time i hear them.

    2 out of 5 stars Good [grief] man, what the [heck] is this? Clean? Explicit? BAD!.......2007-06-15

    This was compared to Amy Winehouse????? Why on earth are the 2 mentioned in the same sentence?????

    I now see why the uproar over the 2 new artists. They should never be compared. Yeah, they're both British and female; that is where it ends.

    This CD sounds like The Spice Girls got together one night and recorded some covers of Gwen Stefani songs written by Gnarls Barkley (I like Gnarls Barkley, but Lily Allen isn't pulling off what they did). It's just not good music, lyrics, mixing or production.

    Worse still, every song on the album sounds about the same. Her "singing" is more of an attempt at talking over the music (can't really call it rap) and it just comes off as poetry (bad poetry) over drum machines and loops of boring, unemotional, uncreative, synthesized music (let's say it's Def Jam lite backed up by Blondie or Devo).

    This has been very enlightening however because when I read reviews from people who liked this album and didn't like "Back to Black" by Winehouse, I wondered why. Now I know. They are nothing alike; polar opposites.

    I guess it just comes down to taste, preference. This ain't my preference. I'll give it 2 stars for the effort, but I don't get this sound, this album or this "artist".

    So, be forewarned. Don't buy this just because it is recommended as a companion to "Back to Black" by Winehouse (or "Introducing" by Joss Stone, for that matter). You may well be very, very, very disappointed.

    Sorry Lily; this just doesn't do it for me. And if you take a look at the response to the 4 and 5 star ratings of this album, it may give an indication of what this album really accomplished. Pretty much every person that has given this album a 4 or 5 star review has gotten about 50% helfpulfness votes on their reviews. That should say something about this album. It is not for everyone, and I would say it is not for most.

    4 out of 5 stars Irreverent and just plain fun.......2007-06-08

    21 yr. old Lily Allen shot out of nowhere last year in the UK with a number 1 hit "Smile" and her debut album "Alright, Still". After it became clear that this was not a one hit wonder, and single after single kept riding the UK charts, the decision was finally made to also release the album in the US earlier this year.

    "Alright, Still" (13 tracks; 43 min.) starts off with that smash-single "Smile" and it immediately sets the tone for the album: the song has an easy flowing reggae undertone (though not all songs on the album are reggae-flavored), and it deals with guys and a failed relationship, both of the singer's favorite topics throughout. "Ldn" (2nd UK single) is an ode to Allen's hometown of London, and another irresitable reggae hum-along, with a splash of Spanish/Mexican musical undertones. "Shame for You" (4th single) is something that Fiona Apple could've done. "Littlest Things" (3rd single) is the most introvert song on the album, a ballad Lily Allen-style. "Alfie" (to be released in July in the UK as the 5th single) is another little ditty. Not to say that the non-single tracks are no good. Check out for example "Friend of Mine", "Friday Nights" and the closer, a souped-up reprise of "Smile".

    In all, this is really fun album to listen to, and at 43 min. it clips by in no time. I happen to catch Lily Allen at the Coachella festival in late April, and her live show is simply irresitable, she won the crowd over with her easy going manner and her live band was just outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars this cd is awesome.......2007-06-08

    Its good to hear that there is talent in todays youth, and this artist fills the bill quite nicely. My favorite tunes are Friday Night, Littlest Things and Alfie. There isn't a loser on the whole cd, though. I have diverse tastes in music, from Pink Floyd, the Police, Beatles and Beach Boys, to Avril Leveign (sp?) Led Zep and Eminem, and I liked this cd from the first listen. You'll either love it, or hate it. I say give it a try!!
    Still the Same...Great Rock Classics Of Our Time
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Somewhere Between Fair to Blah
    • Better to get a root canal
    • Still the Same
    • Still has that voice, the Rod Stewart sound
    • AWESOME
    Still the Same...Great Rock Classics Of Our Time
    Rod Stewart
    Manufacturer: J-Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000HEVYR2
    Release Date: 2006-10-10

    Tracks:

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    Amazon.com

    Unquestionably one of rock's greatest vocalists, Rod Stewart should have titled this album Great Rock Classics of My Time. Most of these Top 40 tunes and others like Dylan's "If Not for You" were popularized in the early to mid-'70s, when Stewart was entering his rock prime. He's perfect to croon Elvin Bishop's "Fooled Around and Fell in Love," soulfully pained on Bonnie Tyler's "It's a Heartache," and right in the pocket on the Pretenders' "I'll Stand by You." And his unmistakable raspiness puts another layer of wisdom on the old Cat Steven's classic "Father & Son." But you also have to wonder about some of the safe song choices, such Badfinger's "Day After Day" and Nazareth's "Love Hurts." Why he continues to record mossy cover songs is a legitimate question. What's stopping him from getting back in trenches with some contemporary rock songwriters and really reinventing himself? The karaoke lounge is no place for a guy this great to hang. --Martin Keller

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    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Somewhere Between Fair to Blah.......2007-07-16

    Gosh darn, I was really looking forward to this CD, glad to see that the singer was getting back to roots & away from the total blah of the previous Frank Sinatra style disaster. However, I should have inspected the traks more carefully before ordering this CD. Anyway, I listened to it once & probably won't again. It's not a total waste, but geeze it's dull.

    1 out of 5 stars Better to get a root canal.......2007-06-11

    First off, I like Rod Stewart. But this piece of dreck SHOULD be called "The tape is full, when do I get paid?". It's fun sometimes to hear a performer at a concert jump into an inspired cover. This is neither inspired, nor at a concert. It's a whole CD of, "well I need some money and I am too lazy to even add something to a cover song, let alone actually come up with something new." Bad enough it's all covers, his performance is lifeless, lethargic, and apathetic. Certainly, if I wanted to hear any of these songs, I would reach for the original first. This collection is unnecessary.

    5 out of 5 stars Still the Same.......2007-05-23

    Rod Stewart still makes beautiful music. I recommend this CD highly.

    5 out of 5 stars Still has that voice, the Rod Stewart sound.......2007-05-18

    Rod is still the same, he still can sing a ballad better than most rock stars, and his voice is once again unmistakably Rod. I was worried when he started singing 40s and 50s music that he'd lost his touch, or his voice after surgery. I'm glad for the success of those albums, but it's grand to hear Rod doing "our" standards.

    5 out of 5 stars AWESOME.......2007-05-10

    LOVE IT, EVERY SONG!
    Cant wait to catch ROD on Tour this summer
    He's still got it!
    Shaken by a Low Sound
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • suffers from monotony
    • Alternative old-time music? Bluegrass with brains?
    • Not Your Father's Bluegrass
    • hauntingly beautiful
    • Shaken By A Low Sound
    Shaken by a Low Sound
    Crooked Still
    Manufacturer: Signature Sounds Recordings
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B000GCG60K
    Release Date: 2006-08-22

    Tracks:

    1. Can't You Hear Me Callin'
    2. Little Sadie
    3. New Railroad
    4. Oxford Town/Cumberland Gap
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    Amazon.com

    Like Nickel Creek and the Duhks (and Alison Krauss and Union Station before them), Crooked Still employ bluegrass elements as a springboard for an eclectic, expansive dynamic. Behind the sweetly ethereal and occasionally jazzy vocals of Aoife O' Donovan, the interplay of Gregory Liszt's banjo, Rushad Eggleston's cello (both bowed and flatpicked), and Corey DiMario's double bass gives the young New England band a sound that is closer to chamber-grass than hoedown. Though none of the material on this label debut is original, the transformations typically are, with the murder balladry of "Little Sadie" given a surprisingly sprightly reading, Bob Dylan's early "Oxford Town" taken at double-time speed, and Robert Johnson's "Come On in My Kitchen" sounding more meditative than bluesy. The band and veteran producer Lee Townsend enlist a number of guests for harmony and instrumental support, but it's plain that the drummerless quartet has the talent and musical vision to deliver on this album's considerable promise. --Don McLeese

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars suffers from monotony.......2007-07-31

    CS is an interesting mix of folk and roots inspired music, but it both lives and dies by mediocre song selection, monotonous vocals and limited (definitely NOT untalented, though) instrumentation. I admittedly enjoyed the first listen, but the sound wears a little thin afterwards. The vocals tend to be the same whispering stuff that AKrauss has been doing the last decade. Many folks will love this, but I keep wanting more from this band....more harmonies, more drive and more interesting songs.

    4 out of 5 stars Alternative old-time music? Bluegrass with brains?.......2007-07-28

    What a good band. This cd has a well-balanced mix of lively and low-key, sad and soothing songs and tunes. For me, having cello in the mix gives the arrangements something fresh and soulful. "Shaken by a low sound" works both as a "listening cd" and as great background music.

    5 out of 5 stars Not Your Father's Bluegrass.......2007-07-23

    My wife and I had never heard of Crooked Still when they opened for Chris Smither last fall at The Birchmere, in Alexandria, Virginia. So when someone at our table said that they were "a bluegrass band," we were a little disappointed, not really being bluegrass fans. Well, these four musicians are not your father's bluegrass band. (We got a hint of this even before they started to play, when, during set-up, Rushad Eggleston, their cellist, came out to tune his cello. Dressed in a flashy red-white-and-blue rodeo shirt, wearing a coonskin cap, and with a vaguely wild look in his eyes, Eggleston tuned his instument, tested the sound, and then, before returning backstage, gently kissed his cello before laying it in its stand.) From the first tune to the last, Crooked Still just blew us - and everyone else in the place - away. Imagine traditional "bluegrass" music rethought, infused with true passion and soul, and performed by a group of consummate young musicians with an authentic artistic sensibility, and you pretty much have Crooked Still. I cannot recommend this CD - or their first, "Hop High" - highly enough. If you're a fan of acoustic music, you should also seek out a live performance by these musicians. (Seeing firsthand the energy with which Rushad Eggleston plays his cello is, alone, worth the price of admission.)

    5 out of 5 stars hauntingly beautiful.......2007-05-14

    my wife and i heard aoife o'donovan a couple of times when she was one of the singers with wayfaring strangers. when we were perusing the concert schedule at the somerville theatre my wife recognized her name as the vocalist for the band crooked still. we decided to give it a try but we weren't sure what to expect. within the first 10 seconds of the concert i was in love with the group. we travelled over to vermont later that month to hear them again and then travelled down to club passim in cambridge a couple of months later for a tuesday 10 o'clock at night concert to try out new material. we're going to see them again in july. i've bought four copies of each of their cd's, one copy for us and the others for friends. i am thinking of rewriting my will and leaving everything to aoife if she will sing at my funeral.

    i really like wayfaring strangers and have lent my wayfaring strangers cd's to friends and relatives. hardly anyone cares for them as much as i do and i understand that it can take some getting used to. crooked still is not like that. it is so accessible that i think just about anyone would like it and some people will love it.

    5 out of 5 stars Shaken By A Low Sound .......2007-05-13

    Great CD, I bought it after hearing then in concert!!
    Be Still My Soul
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    1. Bika Mono Ve (Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior)/It Is Well With My Soul
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Outstanding!.......2007-05-17

    This group is fabulous! Selah has become one of my favorite praise groups. I highly recommend any and all of their CD'S.

    5 out of 5 stars Be Still My Soul by Selah.......2007-04-04

    Beautiful Music, some of the best I've ever heard.

    5 out of 5 stars Awesome group.......2007-01-16

    Selah is one of the most awesome groups in Contemporary Christian music today. Love this album.

    5 out of 5 stars wow again!!!!.......2007-01-08

    you simply cannot buy too many selah cd's. this is an almost perfect cd, only a couple of songs do not rate a full 5 rating. buy it if you like selah, you'll like this.

    5 out of 5 stars Be Still My Soul - by Selah.......2006-08-25

    If you enjoy classic gospel music this CD is for you. I love all the songs and Selah has a unique version of each classic hymn. I believe it is one of their best CD's along with "The Hiding Place." Both makes your soul want to worship our Saviour and joyfully sing along.
    Still Kool
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Not Kool enough
    • I Can't Stop Listening To THis Great CD
    • Original no more.
    • Kool and the Gang; Still Doing Their Thang!
    • Kook & The Gang: They've Still Got It!
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    Manufacturer: New Door Records
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    Tracks:

    1. Dave
    2. Steppin' Into Love
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    Album Description

    Throughout the years, Kool & The Gang have made music we've danced to, loved to, and been awed by, and their musical brotherhood is still strong. The celebration continues with their latest album, STILL KOOL, which is rich with good vibes, serious messages, signature horns, rockin' guitar, beautiful ballads and jammin' new grooves, and it shows why Kool & The Gang remain as relevant and contemporary as ever.

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Not Kool enough.......2007-07-30

    This isn't the KATG I remember, many of the songs are slow, and there isn't any real funk on this CD. It sounds pleasant enough, but that's about all, it's just nice safe pleasant music.

    5 out of 5 stars I Can't Stop Listening To THis Great CD.......2007-07-28

    "Still Kool" is a great CD. I've told all my friends and they agree that this a refreshing change from all the junk out there. Just Imagine: real trumpets, real drums, real saxophones, etc. And the vocals are right on time. "Still Kool" is a great hard hitting mixture of music. As I read in a review elsewhere,this CD will make you smile, dance, think, relax and more. I put it in my car CD player and now I cant wait to get back in the car. True, they don't sound like the old KATG; They sound much better. Buy this CD and I guaranty that you will love it. 8 of the 16 tracks really stand out. The combination of "Whats Happening Brother" and "It Is What It Is" will blow you away. "To Low For Zero" will warm your heart. "America" will make you proud. "Steppin' Into Love" and "Trust Me" will have you up and dancing. As you can tell, I love this CD. This is a buy.

    2 out of 5 stars Original no more........2007-07-26

    Had I stumbled across one of the first 16 cuts on this cd, I'd have no clue who this is. I realize that as artists and lead singers rotate, there's a variance in the music sometimes, but this has no "orginal" Kool & The Gang flavor with the exception of the last original cuts. Some groups can mix the new school flavor with the old school and make it work, unfortunately this doesn't work for Kool & The Gang on this cd, feel the boogie??
    On the flip side of that, The Bar-Kays' cd "House Party" maintains it's originality yet fuzes enough hip hop in to make it work without sacrificing that originality. When I first heard the first cut on their cd, I knew it was the Bar-Kays. Question is, would you know this was Kool & The Gang if you heard one of the first 16 cuts? - I wouldn't.

    5 out of 5 stars Kool and the Gang; Still Doing Their Thang!.......2007-07-23

    I stumbled on this CD while flipping through a CD rack. I did not know it it exist and as a Kool fan, naturally I purchased it as they have not released anything new in quite some time. This turned out to be a great purchase because the songs are pleasant, musical and devoid of that rap sound. Again, it is a joy to hear music with real instruments throughout. I can't talk enough trash about the current state of black radio, including the one in my market, that has destroyed the minds of young black kids with mindless music, and discourages them from learning to play music instruments. If you feed young folks bad music, they're start to like it as they don't know any alternatives. Feed them good stuff, and they will cultivate an appreciation for it. This CD features a great recording of clean and very listenable, radio friendly music. It is aptly titled "Still Kool." Thats right Kool and the Gang is still doing their thang. I strongly recommend this purchase as this is a great great project from Kool and the Gang; the best soul music has to offer. To borrow from a song on this CD, it truly is what it is? And, to somewhat borrow from Richard Pryor, "... its (cheap) too. :-)

    5 out of 5 stars Kook & The Gang: They've Still Got It!.......2007-07-18

    Wow! A must have! What A Comeback!!! You can hear a lot of their 80's flair with a current groove. "Steppin' Into Love" and "Trust Me" are nice grooves for dancing. My favorites of the entire listing are "Too Low For Zero" and "Made For Love". Mellow grooves to enjoy during a quiet rainstorm, a mellow glass of wine and someone to cuddle with! "Too Low For Zero" is a tearjerker! The entire CD is wonderful! I think you will be pleasantly surprised if you're looking for something fresh and engaging! Enjoy!!!
    Frida
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • It's good
    • Revolutionary times
    • Black Dove
    • makes me want to dance
    • Enjoy!
    Frida

    Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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    Release Date: 2002-10-22

    Tracks:

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    She was famous as both artist and model, infamous as political revolutionary and social libertine, and Frida Kahlo's controversial life couldn't help but seem the stuff of great musical theater. Her story is brought to the screen by director Julie Taymor, whose musical compatriot here is also her husband; Elliot Goldenthal, student of both Copland and Corigliani, shrewdly sublimates his modernism in service of the rich, evocative music and songs of Mexico and Central America. Utilizing performers that range from the contemporary (Lila Downs) to the folk-classic (Costa Rican legend Chavela Vargas; Brazilian star Caetano Veloso) and traditional (Los Cojolites, El Poder Del Norte, Trio Huasteca, Caimanes de Tanquin, and others), Goldenthal generously displays the true breadth of Mexican folk music, while seamlessly infusing it with the minimalist corners of his own underscore and some winning songwriting of his own. The result is one of 2002's most compelling soundtracks. The enhanced CD features include musical film excerpts, as well as a video conversation between Goldenthal and star Salma Hayek and text interviews with the composer and director Taymor. --Jerry McCulley

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars It's good.......2007-07-22

    But I don't think it's all it's hyped up to be on the other reviews, but, I do like it to the point of keeping it. It's the perfect 4star rating.

    5 out of 5 stars Revolutionary times.......2007-05-14

    I absolutely love this soundtrack! Everytime I listen to it, I feel as though I am in Mexico during the revolution and Frida's life. Everyone should choose their own life soundtrack and this one allows us to see into Frida's life more clearly.

    4 out of 5 stars Black Dove.......2007-05-13

    Fell into the movie trying to avoid study and hang out with a jilted housemate. If I'm honest, Salma Hayek was the main draw. Wafer thin.
    However, I was enraptured by the story of Frida and the amazing performance (no wonder she was oscar nominated).
    I bought the soundtrack the next morning. It really got to me.This is a great soundtrack and, yes, it does help if you have seen the movie but not necessary. I loved the latin passion (highs and lows). Chervala Vargas as Elliot Goldenthal describes in the slieve was once Frida's lover. I loved her Paloma Negra. So powerful.
    There is something for everyone in this long soundtrack.
    Do as i have: watch the movie and buy the soundtrack. Worth the time and money.

    5 out of 5 stars makes me want to dance .......2007-05-07

    I really enjoyed the CD, the musical selection is great and it seems very authentic.

    5 out of 5 stars Enjoy!.......2006-12-30

    I purchased this CD after seeing the movie. The music is enjoyable to listen to and passionate as I would think Frida was. I purchased this CD a second time to give to a female Hispanic artist who identifies with the trials and tribulations of Frida. This artist now paints while listening to this CD. Her artwork not only has improved but has become popular. I defiantly recommend its purchase.

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