One among a field of up-and-coming U.K. producers--such as The Nextmen, Runaways UK, and Rae and Christian--Simon Gilbert and Julian Baker, a.k.a. the Creators, offer one more beat bridge across the Atlantic. While some of their British compatriots choose a jazzier approach, the Creators favor a harder edge, whether it's the dramatic bells of "The Music" (featuring El Da Sensei), or eerie clavinet stabs on "Kronkite" (featuring Phil Da Agony). Like many compilation-based projects, the scorecard gets a little overwhelming--over 15 artists to keep track of. As nice as their beats can be (check the uptempo vibe of "No Love" with F.T.), there's little consistency between efforts. Not helping much are the 13 skits that shatter the pacing of the album's song progression. Oddly too, the whole album seems U.S.-centric; no native U.K. MCs need apply. Overall, The Weight certainly has its moments but lacks the crucial chemistry to pull it all together. --Oliver Wang
The Weight,The Creators,Bad Magic,Hardcore Rap,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop
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Perfect Weight
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00008PX2H Release Date: 2003-03-03 |
Tracks:
- Transformation Meditation: Perfect Weight
Album Description
Perfect Weight is about having the body we have always wanted. Beginning within, we set up the future of our physical self by aligning our thoughts and feelings toward specific goals. We visualize ourselves in this way, strengthening our confidence and love for our very own flesh and bone. Out of this, a truly transformational weight loss (or gain) miracle can occur.Customer Reviews:
Not Your Average Weight Loss CD! .......2005-04-04
Wow - this is great.......2002-10-30
gave it to a friend and watched her transform.......2002-06-05
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Weight
Rollins Band Manufacturer: Imago Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000040P3 Release Date: 1994-04-12 |
Tracks:
- Disconnect
- Fool
- Icon
- Civilized
- Divine
- Liar
- Step Back
- Wrong Man
- Volume 4
- Tired
- Alien Blueprint
- Shine
Customer Reviews:
Staid. Dour. Unnecessary........2007-03-14
Circa '94 Rollins was a demi god so I bought this ablum - what a waste of my hard earned!
Rollins is blessed with a somewhat evocative voice and a set of biceps that, like Pete Steele, got the ladies in a flutter. And he's able to speak intelligently which is always a bonus. But he also has a downside - a very pessimistic view of things that permeates this record to it's core. He also has virtually no ability to pen much of a musical melody. His almost conversational style of lyric delivery borders on rapping (see track 4 - Civilised). He also, at least on this record, has too much emphasis on his vox and the band aren't up far enough in the mix.
And really there's no point trying to outweigh the bad here with the good because there is almost no good. There are some tasty bass lines here but that's about it. Too much hi-hat drumming, too much 'done me wrong' whining and while this perhaps caught some attention from the 90's slacker generation the fact that this and all subsequent Rollins Band albums stiffed is a pretty fair indication of how little rapport with his audience Henry had. Really, anybody who scored THAT much spin doctoring should of been selling millions.
As for some more musically specific reasons not to buy this. How about the loose, morbid song structurs. On almost every track. Or the boring arrangements. They've used a bit of jumping around (from boring motif to boring motif) to stop the listener getting comfortable since then they'd realise that there were no real chords or hooks to sustain interest in the songs main musical theme. Or that there is hardly a decent riff on the whole thing (except Wrong Man) and it's the bass that drives the songs - that's when they are being driven at all. Perhaps if you could extract the lyrics here and glue them onto a Korn album you'd have a perfectly acceptable nu-metal album. But - as I write in 2007 - not even Korn are so one dimensional as the collection of lyrical concerns here addressed.
No wonder ol' Henry has since concentrated on his spoken word tours where he is apparently a far more engaging listen. And it's probably a hell of a lot cheaper than taking a band out on tour.
OK, you can give that negative vote now.....
Hanks Takes.......2006-11-15
probably the most powerful song written............2006-03-27
I know what it's about, and that makes it even more important.
You can't beat this, pure emotion...............
gotta have a gun,you're just another pig to me .......2006-02-27
rollins' finest moment, post Black Flag.......2005-08-06
What makes this Rollins Band album work so well is the players and their chemistry. The lineup has since changed, but this incarnation of the band is solid and absolutely powerful. The addition of bassist Melvin Gibbs gives the band a fluid, jazzy rhythm foundation that locks in well with Sim Cain's drumming, and Chris Haskett lets loose with some of his best guitar playing. Haskett is a tasteful player who utilizes space and minimal amounts of notes for maximum impact, ala David Gilmour, which I suppose wouldn't be an altogether unfathomable comparison. The grooves that the band creates almost comes close to upstaging its namesake at times, but Rollins still has plenty to shout about. There are only a few weak(er) tracks here--"Tired," "Step Back" and "Shine," which seems as if Rollins is preaching a bit too much in the latter. These tracks are weaker, lyrically, than what is expected from such a poetic lyricist as Rollins. Anger is the primary emotion Rollins is about in his lyrics, but he conveys it pretty well on "Weight." Songs like "Disconnect" and "Civilized" effectively communicate Rollins' anger and feelings of hatred toward those who have the misfortune of getting on his bad side.
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The Weight Is a Gift
Nada Surf Manufacturer: Barsuk ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AMJD9W Release Date: 2005-09-13 |
Tracks:
- Concrete Bed
- Do It Again
- Always Love
- What Is Your Secret?
- Your Legs Grow
- All Is a Game
- Blankest Year
- Comes a Time
- In the Mirror
- Armies Walk
- Imaginary Friends
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Produced with Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla, The Weight is a Gift is a less elliptical musical offering than Let Go. Just as that 2003 recording put Nada Surf back on the map, after several years stuck in post-major label limbo, their fourth full-length proves its success was no fluke. As before, singer/guitarist Matthew Caws is as much lovesick dreamer as pop culture junkie. Last time around, he was extolling the pleasures of Blonde on Blonde, now it's Paris, Texas ("Comes a Time") and "Lenny Bruce's Bug Eyes" ("Imaginary Friends"). Ultimately though, it's the more emotionally direct material that leaves the biggest impression, like "Your Legs Grow" and "Always Love" (the only song that sounds a little like Death Cab). The one exception would be the fuzzed-out, but still poppy "The Blankest Year," which deviates into darker territory, like the Hollies covering Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life." --Kathleen C. FennessyAlbum Description
The follow-up to 2003's masterpiece, "Let Go", is a perfect pop album sure to alleviate the growing breathless anticipation among long-term fans and recent converts. It carries on the contemplative tone that characterized much of "Let Go" with tracks of heartrending beauty, introspection, wit, and often deceptively dark lyrics, while also displaying the band's penchant for pure pop melody. Produced by Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie, The Decemberists, The Thermals).Customer Reviews:
Average at best. What happened? (3 stars).......2007-01-26
A must own for any loyal Barsuk lover.......2007-01-12
Quality Pop.......2006-11-12
How to evolve.......2006-10-12
Pop perfection.......2006-08-11
Thank God.
Matthew Caws, Nada Surf's primary songwriter, keeps adding to his already lengthy and impressive musical resume on this album. Songs with jangly and gauzy guitar lines and unforgettable vocal melodies ('Concrete Bed,' 'Always Love,') rub elbows with more moody explorations that are still as sweet as rock candy ('Do it Again,' 'What is Your Secret?').
'Your Legs Grow' floats through the air and ends with a brief deviation into acoustic strumming and ethereal drones. I could do without 'All is a Game' and 'Armies Walk' because they sound tossed off and unfulfilled, but the band answers those mistakes with the superb 'Blankest Year,' which jaunts through its two minutes. 'In the Mirror' and 'Imaginary Friends' are other memorable highlights.
This album is just another example of a band whose best work came well after they faded from the critical eye of major labels and big-market radio.
'Nuff said, except for this: 'Fools' -- a simple, sliding, one-string guitar line with a lilting vocal delivery -- may be the best song of this whole collection; why it's relegated to the bonus disc is beyond me.
All in all, "The Weight is a Gift" is an album that may not grab you immediately, but upon repeated listens its masterful balance of melody and muscianship becomes evident.
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Think Thin ~ The Finer Art of Weight Loss Self Hypnosis CD
Manufacturer: World Sangha Publishing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000EZTZWU |
Product Description
It's like being on a diet without even trying!These CDs contain a unique combination of relaxation music, brainwave technology and spoken word, combined with state of the art digital recordings to help alter self-sabotaging behavior so you can lose the weight you want, and stay slim for life. Listen to the CD and your mind will begin to automatically change your eating habits! THESE CDs ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOU BREAK OLD PATTERNS. Theses CD are very Powerful Transformational tools for you to heal and transcend the past, empower your present moment, expanding your intellect and your imagination, and to help you hold the vision of what you want in the future from life, Love and Happiness. This CD also includea a combination of Alpha and Theta Brainwave technology for a deep and relaxed Mind/Body/Spirit experience. Please do not listen to Self Hypnosis/Guided Meditation CDs while operating a vehicle. It is also best to use headphones whenever possible but not absolutely necessary. Each CD includes beautiful full color graphics imprinted on top of the CD and are shipped in a slimline jewel case without a paper insert and without shrink-wrap. Christopher Love is an internationally known Bestselling Author, Award Winning Composer/Recording Artist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Neuro-Linguistic Program Practitioner, Board Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor/Trainer and a Teaching Reiki Master with over 14 years of professional experience. He is the author of 9 books, 24 solo music CD's, 74 Self Hypnosis/Guided Meditations on CD, 2 Poetry CD's, 2 Rumi Poetry CD's and a children's stories on CD. As a headlining & keynote speaker at Mind/Body/Spirit conferences across the country, Christopher is also a frequent interview guest for both radio and television.Customer Reviews:
Soothing.......2006-11-17
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I Decide and I Create the Body I Want: A Weight Management and Loss Hypnotherapy Hypnosis CD
Tina G. Sacchi; CHt Manufacturer: Moon Valley Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000P5FIKW Release Date: 2006-09-30 |
Tracks:
- I Decide And I Create the Body I Want
Product Description
Join Tina as she guides you through this empowering weight management hypnotherapy session, where you decide to create the body you want. Whether you want to lose, gain or maintain weight, this innovative program will help you let go of harmful behavior patterns at the subconscious level, where all healing takes place. By inviting your heart and spirit into your journey, Tina shows you that it s not about the food but about the emotional connection you have with food. Guiding the power of your intention, Tina helps you get to the root of these patterns and permanently release them in the quest for your birthright: the body you deserve. Caution: This audio program features a session with relaxing properties. Please do not listen to this while driving a car or operating machinery. Total Time: 32:29 This is a CD hypnotherapy session for about 1/3 the price of a private session!Customer Reviews:
Awesome hypnotherapy and weight management CD........2007-05-06
Psychotherapist and Life Coach gives it a thumbs up!.......2007-05-05
Lisa Angelini MAPC,CAGS,LAC,CLC
Wonderful CD for Weight Empowerment.......2007-04-29
Positive body image.......2007-04-26
Safe and Effective Weight Management.......2007-04-20
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Meditations for Weight Loss
Allen Holmquist Manufacturer: Cmh Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000010PV Release Date: 1997-08-05 |
Tracks:
- The Inspiration Building Meditation
- Grace Before Eating
- The Ideal Body Image Meditation
- The Master Control Room Meditation
Product Description
1. The Inspiration Building Meditation 2. Grace Before Eating 3. The Ideal Body Image Meditation 4. The Master Control Room Meditation
Format: CD
Customer Reviews:
Very helpful.......2007-01-02
relaxing.......2005-09-14
This CD is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!.......2004-02-06
Very Relaxing, After just 1 week I want to play it everyday!.......1999-08-02
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Journey into Weight Loss
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005NFW6 Release Date: 1999-01-01 |
Tracks:
- Relaxation & Visualization - MacTavish Williamson, Ph.D.
- Relaxation Music - Thomas Williamson
Album Description
A combination of music, suggestions and visualization designed to give you the power to achieve your weight loss goals. The calm, soothing voice of Dr. MacTavish Williamson, Ph.D. and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, will help you change the way you see yourself. It is time to gain the willpower to reach your ideal weight. Change your mind! Change your body! Change your life!Customer Reviews:
Cravings gone- it does work!.......2005-05-06
A Fabulous Find.......2002-01-22
I have lost seven pounds and am honestly enjoying the "journey," as Dr. Williamson so creatively terms the process. The imagery is lovely and provides a very calming influence. I look forward to relaxing with my CD everyday after work. It is refreshing and I'm proud to be making healthy choices and decisions.
Thank you Mindwavez for producing such a valuable aid for those of us struggling with weight. You've made the victory of reclaiming my proper body size a lot closer and more rewarding.
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The Weight of an Empty Room
Vedera , and Veda Manufacturer: Second Nature ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009ZE9UI Release Date: 2005-07-26 |
Tracks:
- Trade This Fear
- Song For A Friend
- The Falling Kind
- Lover's Lie
- Desire To Repeat
- In The Quiet
- It's All Happening On Broadway
- Still Standing
- Redemption Soon
- Moment's Rewound
- Safe
- Song Four, Side Two
- Lover's Lie (Acoustic)
Customer Reviews:
Amazing!.......2007-03-23
Hard hitting whithout being hard.......2006-07-02
Do not miss this one..........2006-06-26
I'll say wow twice.......2005-09-20
.I believe that the reason Veda has made it as far as they have is because of Kristen's vocals. She has such control over her voice, and she really shows that on their first album. She encompasses a sort of beauty and creativity with the vocal lines that she wails. Not to mention her lyrics are touching and incredible as well. The lead guitar really adds to Kristen voice and rhythm guitar, making things a little more ambient, more complex. The music itself isn't really complex, the chord progressions are simple and clean, but in most all of the songs, each instrument stands out to make it's own. For instance, in "Moments Rewound", listen to the bass guitar. It really makes the song come together.
.This album as such an amazing sense of energy. It's the kind of album you pop in your car CD player and let it roll over and over again. Starting out with "Trade this Fear" was an excellent idea, since it's crammed with energy and Kristen is basically saying, "Yeah, you're gonna like this." Although, I do think that ending the album on an acoustic note was poor,
.I would strongly recommend purchasing this album. It's well worth the money and time spent listening.
Something Natural.......2005-08-30
What struck me about Veda is that there really is nothing to decipher about them. I can admire that as long as the music is good, and it is. Kristen isn't overpowering as a vocalist, but commands everyone's attention with it. The music hints at an urge to break out in to greatness just below the surface. During their live preformance, Brian wailed his guitar in a very U2/Coldplay fashion which was invigorating. Sadly, it all gets muted on the actual album.
If Veda could capture the blossoming power of their live act and put it in to their next album, they could easily be on their way to something great. Kristen, you have the voice! Use it! The only track that I felt you really had fun with your beauty was "It's All Happening on Broadway" (and subsequently is my favorite track on the album). You nearly get there with tracks like, "For a Friend" ("and we sing...") and "Trade this Fear" with your throaty growls. It's amazing what you can do, just showcase it. Test yourself more often and stretch your range as far as it can go.
And don't be afraid to let the music shine, too. Let the reverb on the guitar explore the studio space next time. Let the drums out of their cage and have some fun. Why not have a bass solo or let it follow in the footsteps of Kristen's voice? There's so much Veda could be doing (and is completely able to do) that could make them something really special.
Until that time, this is an admirable start for Veda. There is something completely natural about the music they make and I hope they get a chance to share that with as many people as possible. They'll be going back on tour soon with Thrice and I highly suggest you check them out. Love and Peace!
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leslie Sansone: Walking for Weight Loss 2 Mile
Various Artists Manufacturer: (Label name not provided) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000EPFTSY Release Date: 2006-02-20 |
Tracks:
- Leslie Guided 30 Minute Walk
- Leslie Guided 30 Minute Walk
- Leslie Guided 30 Minute Walk
- Leslie Guided 30 Minute Walk
- Leslie Guided 30 Minute Walk
- Leslie Guided 30 Minute Walk
- Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
- Since You've Been Gone
- Let's Stay together
- Mighty High
- I'll Be Around
- I Heard it Through the Grapevine
Product Description
Join Fitness Celebrity and Walk Expert Leslie Sansone and she guides you through this 30 minute 2 mile walk accompanied by great Motown-style tunes! Take this music with you on walks outdoors, in malls or on a treadmill. 2 Walking Workout options: Walk 1 gives you 30 minutes of music + Leslie's expert vocal-cued guide. Walk 2 gives you 30 minutes of music only.
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The Secret to Being Thin
Nancy McCune Manufacturer: HypnoCentral ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000QGEX3S Release Date: 2007-05-11 |
Tracks:
- Introduction
- The Secret To Being Thin
Product Description
If using The Law of Attraction can bring all that you can be, do, or have then why can t you use it to bring you the size and shape body that you want? I think you can! This audio is the help you have been waiting for! Your subconscious mind controls all that you are and all that you do. Now you have the opportunity to put positive suggestions and positive beliefs directly into the subconscious and it will give you the size and shape body that you desire. This audio will help you to develop the habit of focusing on the body you want instead of the body you presently have. You are a culmination of all that has gone on in the past. Now, today, you can move easily into a thin, trim future. Whether you realize it or not, you are always using The Law of Attraction...why not use it to get what you want?Customer Reviews:
Excellent!Excellent!Excellent!!!!!!.......2007-06-08
Get Thin, Stay Thin.......2007-06-08
Dance Music:
- This Is Bass, Vol. 3
- Through the Eyes of a Don [Explicit Lyrics]
- Underestimated [Explicit Lyrics]
- Welcome to Texas [Explicit Lyrics]
- What Cha Missin'
- Wherever You Go There You Are [Import]
- Who Let the Dogs Out
- Work Me Down to Da Draws
- 2000 B.C. [Explicit Lyrics]
- 2000 B.C. [Explicit Lyrics]
Dance Music
Just the Way I'm Feeling, Pt. 2 [CD-single] [Import]
When a Man Loves a Woman [Collectables]
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