Odds & Evens [Explicit Lyrics]

1. Pick a Number

2. Inner City - Defari, E-Swift,

3. Cold Pieces

4. Spell My Name

5. Hooks

6. Pour More Likwit - Defari, J-Ro

7. Slumpy - Defari, Traci Nelson

8. Odds & Evens

9. Take the Weight of My Hand

10. Behold My Life [Remix] - Defari, Dilated Peoples

11. Diamonds in the Rough

12. Xtra Thump - Defari,

13. For the Love

14. Angelinos - Defari,

15. Chocolate Ty (Interlude)

16. Stay Bubblin' - Defari, Phil Da Agony

Odds & Evens,Defari,High Times Records,Hip-Hop,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop

Average customer rating: "Time Is Passing" Pick this up already with the bonus material! Great replacement for vinyl... raw and reckless, early who Odds & Sods A must-have

Odds & Sods The Who Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Who by Numbers The Who Sell Out Who Are You Quick One (Happy Jack) Face Dances ASIN: B0000062XK Release Date: 1998-03-10

Tracks:

1. I'm The Face
2. Leaving Here
3. Baby Don't You Do It
4. Summertime Blues (Studio Version)
5. Under My Thumb
6. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand
7. My Way
8. Faith In Something Bigger
9. Glow Girl
10. Little Billy
11. Young Man Blues (Studio Version)
12. Cousin Kevin Model Child
13. Love Ain't For Keeping
14. Time Is Passing
15. Pure And Easy
16. Too Much Of Anything
17. Long Live Rock
18. Put The Money Down
19. We Close Tonight
20. Postcard
21. Now I'm A Farmer
22. Water
23. Naked Eye

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By the mid-'70s, even The Who's leftovers had more interest than most rock best-of albums--"Glow Girl" is a concise blueprint of 1969's "Tommy"; "Naked Eye" and "Pure and Easy" were victims of the doomed Lifehouse project; "I'm the Face" was the band's mod-obsessed first single; and even "Little Billy," an antismoking advertisement, still rocks hard. John Entwistle's faux country "Now I'm a Farmer" was contemptible, but the closing anthem "Long Live Rock" redeemed such missteps. The 1998 CD reissue added studio versions of "Young Man Blues" and "Summertime Blues," among many others, and resequenced the tracks. --Steve Knopper

Customer Reviews:

"Time Is Passing" Pick this up already with the bonus material!.......2007-07-20

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various music supplies and recordings from the 60's and 70's.

Originally a terrific vinyl treat from 1974, the 1988 remastered "Odds & Sods" includes twelve bonus tracks that completely changes where the previously released songs appear.

I recall very vividly having conversations with a plethora of Who collectors when the improved "Odds & Sods" hit the CD shelves. The majority clearly wanted the running order from the album to be maintained and the bonus tracks to follow. This doesn't detract in any way the sheer brilliance that awaits.

Although "Odds & Sods" put together a myriad of previously unreleased tracks, it was never intended to be a replacement for a studio record. To the surprise of many, the material was strong and consistent, including some of the most underrated tunes the band would pen.

The studio "Summertime Blues" didn't lose any of the raw in your face rock and roll from the live version. There aren't too many better three minute numbers.

"Under My Thumb" sees the Who playing the Rolling Stones. The version well constructed and Pete's background to Roger's lead vocal gives us a terrific rendition.

"My Way" often mislabeled as "Easy Going Guy" pays homage to the earlier days of rock and roll (After all it was composed by Eddie Cochran) but the Who has put the definitive stamp all over the song. Townshend's guitar and Daltrey's vocals have the intensity and quality needed to push this over the top. Keith's drums and John's bass are mixed well so the tasty playing is very much in the front.

"Young Man Blues" written by Mose Allison could have easily lost its way in the recording studio. Then again when the Who were at their peak the studio wasn't off limits to high energy and raw passion.

"Love Ain't For Keeping" is double the length of the "Who's Next" masterpiece. The version used here isn't any less impressive!

John Entwhistle's "Postcard" is not only a standout track on the album but one of the finest period. The song is a living letter home to his wife with complete tails of the difficulties of being on tour. You can play this one hundred times in a row and it wouldn't lose any of its eternal shine.

With twenty-three tracks and almost seventy-seven minutes of Who rock and roll, the only question left is what are you waiting for?

Great replacement for vinyl..........2007-03-15

I purchased this CD to replace my album, and I was quite pleased with the extended play list! There are quite a few additional songs on the CD!

raw and reckless, early who .......2007-03-13

much of the material on this 23 song disc is simply going to be too crude and raw for the average listener to get into, but for rock and roll history buffs, and fanatic fans of the who, this is a fantastic gathering of rarities, outtakes, and B-sides from the earliest years of the band. the music here is sometimes powerful, sometimes sloppy, sometimes quite good. two tracks are absolutely great: the studio version of "young man blues," and "long live rock." lots of heavy pete townshend power chords and riffs on the guitar, effective at this point more from the sheer aggessive attitude of the player than for proficiency, and plenty of mania from keith moon as he assaults his drum kit in what is often more a percussive storm than an act of musical beat-keeping. highly recommended for lovers of early to mid-sixties garage rock, and for anyone who wants to catch an earful of what this band sounded like back in the beginning.

Odds & Sods.......2007-02-13

This is early songs written by the Who and has much merrit from this album.I believe this is one of the best albums with a cross section of talent from pete townshend, Roger Daltrey and the others.The variety of songs in one album is not often found and so moving in melody.If you like rock and blues then you will enjoy this collection.

A must-have.......2006-10-24

First of all, shame, SHAME, on MCA for having thouroughly muddied the discography of The Who over the years. How many CDs does a loyal fan have to collect only to find redundant tracks like "The Kids Are Alright," "A Legal Matter," or "Baby Don't You Do It" spread across several purchases? And then some genius at MCA decides to bleed us with reissues of "Live at Leeds" and just about everything else that has extra songs tacked on. If it weren't for fanatisicm...

Now, as collections of odd songs go, "Odds & Sods" is one of the true originals in The Who's catalogue ("Meaty Beatty Big and Bouncy" being the other). Assembled by John Entwistle himself during a longish Who hiatus in 1974, this album could have been a microcosm of the later compilation "Maximum R&B" set. There's early Who, High Numbers, pre-Tommy stuff, "Lifehouse" discards and "Quadrophenia" era creative. "Pure and Easy" and "Naked Eye" stand out from the "Who's Next" period, and with today's I-Tunes technology it's possible to mix a home version of what that classic album should have sounded like. Call it a snapshot of the band's history up to a point. What separates "Odds & Sods" from so-called greatest hits is its place in The Who's timeline; they were still a powerhouse band with everyone (more or less) present for duty. For a Who fan brought up on the vinyl records, the endless CD collections are more bewildering than liberating. It's one thing to hear rare material and appreciate how it augments each of The Who's distinct periods. It's quite another thing when we're bludgeoned by industry tricks. "Odds & Sods," though, is worth the reissue.

Average customer rating: Against All Odds Against All Odds Soundtrack Review Great Soundtrack, And An Extra Treat For Genesis Fans Brilliant Good CD

Against All Odds: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Phil Collins , Peter Gabriel , and Stevie Nicks Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soundtracks General | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soundtracks General | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Against All Odds (Special Edition) White Nights: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Best of Kid Creole & the Coconuts Kid Creole Redux The Living Daylights ASIN: B000002IGT Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Against All Odds - Phil Collins
2. Violet & Blue - Stevie Nicks
3. Walk Through The Fire - Peter Gabriel
4. Balcony - Big Country
5. Making A Big Mistake - Mike Rutherford
6. My Male Curiosity - Kid Creole & The Coconuts
7. The Search (Main Title Theme) - Larry Carlton & Michel Colombier
8. El Solitario - Michel Colombier & Larry Carlton
9. Rock And Roll Jaguar - Larry Carlton & Michel Colombier
10. For Love Alone - Larry Carlton
11. The Race - Larry Carlton
12. Murder Of A Friend - Larry Carlton & Michel Colombier

Customer Reviews:

Against All Odds.......2006-05-10

I TRULY ENJOY THIS CD AND THE MOVIE. MY FAVORITE IS TRACK 1, "AGAINST ALL ODDS" (Look at me Now) by PHIL COLLINS. INCREDIBLE AND EXTREMELY TOUCHING SONG TO MY HEART. I DEDICATE THIS SONG TO "A MAN I ONCE LOVED" AND STILL DO FOREVER.... I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THIS TRACK AND ALL OF PHIL COLLINS MUSIC...

Against All Odds Soundtrack Review.......2005-08-22

The soundtrack is good, but I actually bought it for just one song,'My Male Curiosity,' by Kid Creole and the Coconuts. The song is really good, but I couldn't find it ANYWHERE else. Amazon had it, the price was great, and the delivery was fast, so it was worth it.

Great Soundtrack, And An Extra Treat For Genesis Fans.......2005-08-13

The soundtrack to the 1984 film "Against All Odds" is an excellent album, and, if you happen to be a Genesis fan, you'll also appreciate that no less than three past members of Genesis contribute solo tracks. Of course there's singer Phil Collins with his classic, Oscar-nominated title song, but also making appearances are singer Peter Gabriel and his rhythmic track, "Walk Through The Fire", and guitarist Mike Rutherford, who contributes the pulsating rock of "Making A Big Mistake" (Mike also does a rare lead vocal on the song as well). Also onboard with great songs are Stevie Nicks, Big Country, and Kid Creole & The Coconuts (remember them?). The second half of the album features the instrumental music from the film, performed with great flare by Michel Colombier and veteran guitarist Larry Carlton, including the spooky "The Search," the romantic shades of "For Love Alone," and the manically percussive "Murder Of A Friend." "Against All Odds" is a great soundtrack disc. I highly recommend it to anyone, but I think Genesis fans in particular should take notice of it for the contributions from Phil, Peter, and Mike. (NOTE: Peter Gabriel's song, "Walk Through The Fire," as it appears on the soundtrack album, is great, but it was an even better song when it was released as a single, as it was remixed with a stronger percussion track. I hope the single version of "Walk Through The Fire" will resurface in the near future, either on a Gabriel rarities collection or box set.)

Brilliant.......2004-06-26

It's 2004 & this CD is still as hot as it was upon release. Beautiful, moody, moving music.

Good CD.......2001-02-09

Pretty good CD..The Highlight for me is the Stevie Nicks song. She's so great and it's a great song. I also like "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins. I recommend you buy it, it's worth it.

Average customer rating: Odds are that you will love it! Bent to Last Something beautiful You guys are my Favorite On the high end of three

Nest The Odds Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Good Weird Feeling Bedbugs Neopolitan The Crane Wife Sam's Town ASIN: B000002HOB Release Date: 1997-01-28

Tracks:

1. Someone Who's Cool
2. Make You Mad
3. Hurt Me
4. Heard You Wrong
5. Tears & Laughter
6. Nothing Beautiful
7. Say You Mean It Wondergirl
8. Out Come Stars
9. Night's Embrace
10. Suppertime
11. At Your Word

Customer Reviews:

Odds are that you will love it!.......2004-10-05

Another criminally overlooked band. For whatever reason they never got the recognition and album sales they should have. This CD is very good from beginning to end. Not a flash in the pan type of band. They sound similar to how Guster sounds today. "Heard You Wrong" could be played on Guster's Keep It Together and I don't think anyone would notice the addition. And I mean that in a good way so if you are not a fan of Guster or even if you are check out the Odds. At these prices you're getting a sure thing for your money.

Bent to Last.......2003-03-23

"Nest" is the 4th set from this Vancouver band and has been described as the Lovin' Spoonful, Badfinger & Hollies with a 90's sensibility. Early in their career, they toured with Warren Zevon. As a fairly new discovery for me, "Make You Mad" is currently riding at the top of my own personal Top 10 with its throbbing guitar line & Craig Northey's breezy vocals, "When I call you beautiful, it's cause I can; and when you think I'm sucking up, I sort of am." The opener "Someone Who's Cool" was a modest hit, "It was the suit that got me the gig; it was the tear that got me the girl." "Hurt Me" thunders propulsively with breezy Beach Boy-like background vocals, "Low on meat & high on flies; you were hunted down by packs of lies." "Heard You Wrong" has a pretty melody with acoustic guitar predominating with an addictive guitar line on a dreamy breakup song. "Tears & Laughter" pumps up the amps with driving electric leads. Odds give some great hooks, a sweet pop melody combined with a cutting lyric on "Nothing Beautiful," "Out to rot when the going got tough, cockroaches turn adversity to immunity." "Say You Mean It Wondergirl" is a breezy thrill ride while "Out Come the Stars" is a midtempo radio-friendly harmony fest. "Pails of blue glass beads and baubles in the toilets of the supermodels," Northey intones on a whimsical "Suppertime," somewhere bewteen fantasy & utopia. The CD concludes with "At Your Word," a thundering rocker that references the Big Bopper & Buddy Holly, "I'll take you at your word & as far as I can throw you, leave you with the baby & I hardly even know you." "Nest" is an excellent set that mostly thunders, occasionally coos, but creates a great tension between the power pop hooks and the cutting edge lyric. U Snooze, U Lose with this little diamond. Enjoy!

Something beautiful.......2002-12-24

This album is obviously close to slipping from the ranks of the available. Which is strangely appropriate if tragic. It has to be played a fair number of times to be fully appreciated. The 3 singles hopefully will keep you listening long enough to notice that there is brilliance elsewhere. Just try the 3 and 4 cuts, 'Hurt Me' and 'Heard You Wrong'. 'Hurt Me' is a racecar-fast workout of classic guitar riffs played off against inscrutable but amusing wordplay. 'Heard You Wrong' is a funny and bloodchilling portrait of a just-dumped guy lying in disbelief in bed. Also try the last 4 cuts in sequence, from the sweet 'Out Come Stars' to the raving 'At Your Word'. It's music for the brain delivered with haunting melody and killer pop-rock hooks. Don't let it die.

You guys are my Favorite.......2002-08-09

hey, i would just like to let you know, that the personalities of the members of the band are well reflected in their lyrics with great certainty and confidence. i have know two of the members since i was very young, and met the other two when i grew up a bit, and i just wanted to give props to them, and although they arent together anymore, their words have effected me positivly and will stay with me forever.

On the high end of three.......2000-06-13

Not too much to say concerning the music, which is what they all say: a darn good band in need of a single and some air time. I'll tell ya' what's odd, though. On the back of this album, three of the four bandmembers look like Ben Folds or one of his Five. It's uncanny if not creepy...could the key lie in harmony?

Average customer rating: I met them on tour for this album Greatest Album That Nobody Ever Heard Great band, great album A Strong Debut The Best Unknown Band I Know..

Neopolitan The Odds Manufacturer: Volcano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Good Weird Feeling Bedbugs Nest ASIN: B00000098H Release Date: 1991-09-10

Tracks:

1. King Of The Heap
2. No Warning
3. Are You Listening?
4. Evolution Time
5. Eternal Ecstasy
6. Family Tree
7. Wendy Under The Stars
8. Truth Or Dare
9. Love Is The Subject
10. Trees
11. Domesticated Blind
12. Big White Wall
13. P.S. Horsehead Nebula

Customer Reviews:

I met them on tour for this album.......2006-01-30

I had the good fortune of hearing a review copy of this CD just before I saw them open for (and play as backup band for) Warren Zevon in Madison, Wis. The CD was impressive and seeing them live made an even better impression, but talking to the guys backstage afterward made me a fan for life.

Greatest Album That Nobody Ever Heard.......2005-04-09

I don't know anyone who has heard this Vancouver, B.C. band that didn't like 'em. Unfortunately, that's still a short list. NEOPOLITAN is a great album which arrived at the college newspaper where I worked with no PR. I gave it one listen and the leadoff track, "King of the Heap," dug its claws in. It's an absolutely perfect extended-metaphor song about destruction of the environment... and so are "Evolution Time" and "Family Tree" which recycle the same subject material so deftly you don't notice. This band also rocks; the other single "Love is the Subject" is radio-friendly, irresistable power pop and the other tracks just get better the more you listen to them. The Odds are (were?) a band with talent to burn. In retrospect, one of the best pop-rock albums of the decade; I'm glad I gave it that one listen before pitching it.

Great band, great album.......2002-12-04

This is a great album! Having had the privilege of hearing Odds from conception, as well as many of the project bands from before Odds came together, I really appreciate this great album. Their catchy melodies and tongue-in-cheek fun lyrics capture the essence of who Odds are. Witty, fun and know how to write a great catchy tune - stuff you love to sing along with. Also, I have heard "Wendy" was written about Steven's first time.

A Strong Debut.......2001-08-29

The Odds are one of those solid, unheralded bands that make consistently appealing, if not terribly groundbreaking, albums. The nearest comparison I can make is to Dada, although the Odds fall somewhat short of that band's lofty heights. That's not much of a critisism though. Every Odds album has it's charms, and on this, the debut, they key track is "Wendy Under the Stars", an insightful reminiscence into virginity lost to an older woman on the night of Elvis Presley's death. "I pulled away so I could hear what the newsman on the television said, he said the king of rock and roll was dead, and in the spooky television light, she said 'don't ever forget this night'". She indeed makes it an unforgetable night for the protagonist. Years later, looking back, "I thought I loved her but I didn't know how, I don't love her when I see her now. But with the tape deck turned up loud, she made a young man feel strong and proud". Perhaps if the Odds had first appeared in 1979, they would have been huge. Instead, they are a pleasure enjoyed by only a small cult of in-the-know fans.

The Best Unknown Band I Know.........1999-09-15

"Neopolitan" was my introduction to the Odds nearly 9 years ago when I was playing guitar in a garage band in NYC. Hearing it was one of those moments that blows you away: they were (and are) everything we wanted to be and more.. subtle and powerful, sincere, clever, honest and sometimes funny (Wendy Under The Stars). They're a wonderfully gifted band that is as adept with cranking in-your-face guitars (No Warning) as they are with gorgeous harmonies or just a lone acoustic (Trees). You can try and pigeonhole them into some neat catagory but they really don't fit. They DO have their very own *thing* and perhaps in this world of "me too" flash in the pan bands, that does make them Odd. Nearly a decade later I can listen to this album (or any of their subsequent work) and think, "damn, I'd like to join *that* band.." Do yourself a favor and seek this CD out, new, used or whatever.

Average customer rating: Take 5 Worst of the Lou Pearlman-founded groups Great CD for anybody Strong tracks outweigh the filler- Overall, a good choice the best

Against All Odds Take 5 Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Nursery Accents | Nursery Décor | Home Décor | Furniture & Décor | Categories | Home & Garden Furniture & Décor Style (style_browse-bin) | Furniture & Décor (1057794) | Refinements | Home & Garden | Casual | Contemporary | International | Traditional Nursery Décor | Categories | Baby Products | Basket Liners | Bookends | Clocks | Diaper Stackers | Drawer Handles | Hampers | Lamps & Shades | Mobiles | Organizers & Containers | Picture Frames | Pillows | Rugs | Sleep Soothers | Slipcovers | Switch Plates | Wall Décor | Window Treatments Kidsline Bedding | Baby Bedding | Products | Similar Items: No Authority Keep On 2Gether Let's Roll All Sides ASIN: B00004WF3R Release Date: 2000-08-29

Tracks:

1. Shake It Off
2. Hottie
3. Bounce
4. Girl Next Door
5. Saved The Best For Last
6. Perfect Sense
7. Missing An Angel
8. To Make You Love Me
9. Water
10. Can I Come Over
11. Never In My Life
12. Do That
13. Girl Next Door (Ballad Version)
14. Never Far Away
15. Bonus Track

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Customer Reviews:

Take 5.......2005-10-15

I remember this album when I was in the 8th grade. I love this album. This album shows them bringing to the music world a sound, a style and an attitude that's all their own. Pop and R&B are evident on this project. This album should have been promoted more.

Worst of the Lou Pearlman-founded groups.......2004-09-26

This group Take 5, didn't really impress me with this album. They tend to copy NSYNC too much on a few of the songs and Backstreet Boys on a few others. They don't sound all that good vocally. A couple of the songs are mediocre and dopey sounding. Lou Pearlman discovered some good Orlando-based groups, but this group didn't move me. Neither did O-Town. Sorry that they broke up--hope they end up on some Where Are They Now show 20 years now to discuss this failed, poorly received album!!!!! Disappointing to me!

Great CD for anybody.......2003-06-22

I've had this CD for about 3 years now and I listen to almost everyday when i'm getting ready for whatever i'm going to do. I mostly listen to rap and R&B and I love this even though they are a boy band. I think almost anyone who listens to it will find something on the album that they like.

Strong tracks outweigh the filler- Overall, a good choice.......2003-06-05

Shake it Off and Bounce are the two best tracks on this CD- both are infectious dance tunes that will get you up and movin'. Do That is another good dance song. Hottie has a smooth R&B feel to it. Missing An Angel and To Make You Love Me are ballads, but with good beats to them. However the song Girl Next Door- a song about cheating on your girlfriend, simply did not click with me, and cost this album one star. The remaining songs are filler- ballads that lack the unique sound that Take 5 has on their better tracks. Still, with the good outweighing the bad, I recommending giving this album a spin.

the best.......2003-01-03

this is the best cd you have to have it. the songs are just amazing.

Average customer rating: a great jazz score

Odds Against Tomorrow Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008J34 Release Date: 1991-04-09

Tracks:

1. Prelude to Odds Against Tomorrow
2. Cold Wind Is Blowing
3. Five Figure People Crossing Paths
4. How to Frame Pigeons
5. Morning Trip to Melton
6. Looking at the Caper
7. Johnny Ingram's Possessions
8. Carousel Incident
9. Skating in Central Park
10. No Happiness for Slater
11. Main Theme: Odds Against Tomorrow
12. Games
13. Social Call
14. Impractical Man
15. Advance on Melton
16. Waiting Around the River
17. Distractions
18. Caper Failure
19. Postlude

Customer Reviews:

a great jazz score.......2004-12-08

Unfortunately, this disc doesn't sound as if it's derived from the very best possible elements. But this doesn't matter - the point is the music. This is among the very select group of truly
brilliant jazz scores - tense, moody, angular, wistful, evocative. Lewis wrote music of stunning complexity for what is a very simple story: a heist gone wrong, sabotaged by the rifts between the men trying to carry it out. The orchestra is comprised almost entirely of jazz luminaries, among them Milt Jackson and Bill Evans. if you are any sort of a jazz afficionado, you really must pick this one up. (Also of interest is the Modern Jazz Quartet's album, which was released in 1959, of selections from the film.)

Average customer rating: Nothing unusual about Odds brilliance Neat Freak in a Hurricane Fresh sound from Canada alternative music fan from WI A must listen mood album

Good Weird Feeling The Odds Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Nest Bedbugs Neopolitan ASIN: B000002HK8 Release Date: 1996-02-27

Tracks:

1. Truth Untold
2. Smokescreen (Come And Get Me)
3. Radios Of Heaven
4. I Would Be Your Man
5. Satisfied
6. Break The Bed
7. Oh Sorrow, Oh Shame
8. Eat My Brain
9. The Last Drink
10. Anybody Else But Me
11. Mercy To Go
12. Leave It There
13. We'll Talk

Customer Reviews:

Nothing unusual about Odds brilliance.......2006-10-15

Canadians and border-town Americans know that the 90s was a rich era for Canadian rock, among others The Tragically Hip, Sloan, Rheostatics, The Watchmen, Spirit of the West, Barenaked Ladies, and the delightful Odds. Odds personified the Canadian blend of equal parts alternative and classic rock along with smart lyrics, and Good Weird Feeling represents the pinnacle of their body of work. For better or worse, Odds are one of those bands whose CDs require several listens before the listener really feels ready to cuddle up, before appreciation is fully formed. I spent the summer of 1996 backpacking through Southeast Asia and this was one of a handful of albums I had with me, almost the proverbial "desert island" scenario, and it just got better and better as the summer went on. It's a diverse album, well balanced between hard rockers, poppy alternative, and groove-based rock. "Truth Untold", "Radios of Heaven", and "Mercy To Go" respectively being the best of these three genres. They provide signposts for the solid tracks that occupy the rest of the album. As mentioned above and by other reviewers, it's not just the music but the well stated and introspective lyrics; again a delicate balance that avoids pretention and simplicity. "I cross myself and do my best acid queen/a cross between a dime-store witch/and a whirling painted Martin Sheen/I try on your lipstick/I try on your clothes/I wanna be you for a little while/and I'm freaked out enough to bloody my own nose" (Oh Sorrow, Oh Shame). "The first thing I did when I got in the gate/was crank up the left-hand dial/I got there first/the track star seemed to take a while/now I can dance like Nuryev/with these wings on my body/St. Peter complains that it's too loud down in the lobby (Radios of Heaven).

It's a shame that Odds didn't last longer than they did, but such is life. Instead of lamenting that fact go out and pick up this album. It's where a new Odds fan should start his journey.

Neat Freak in a Hurricane.......2004-10-30

Odds have turned into one of my favorite "under the radar screen" bands. Each of their releases has a few tracks that go into my classic category of great rock. My favorite track is "Radios of Heaven" with Pat Steward's drums and Craig Northey's driving guitar, "There's a gorgeous sunset happening on the airwaves; I really want you to hear this song someday, so you behave." "The Last Drink" tracks a bit folky with acoustic strumming and Northey's wonderfully offbeat lyrics, "Someone stabbed my voodoo doll, now it hurts each time that nature calls, and you're lucky that nature's finished calling out to you. ... So I should swallow real hard & deal with this pain cause I'm as wasted as a neat freak in a hurricane." "Mercy to Go" gets a great groove going, "When you're a tower of strength, people climb up your back side." The tunes on "Good Weird Feeling" are consistently strong and at times sublime. Don't let this one get away! Bravo!

Fresh sound from Canada.......2002-02-01

Very rock'n'roll sounding band... So nothing really new there, but old rock recipe seems to work very well with those guys.
If you like Dave Mathews Band - that will be new startling discovery for you ...
But beware - you may easily make yourself addicted to it!

alternative music fan from WI.......1999-12-20

highly recommended this and all of odds collection. smart lyrics and garage band sound!

A must listen mood album.......1998-09-24

This is one of those albums that just falls into your lap, and after that you can't turn it off. It has ethereal harmonies and quality crafted lyrics. All songs are good, there is no "fluff" to this recording.

Average customer rating: Twelve mellow, melodic, and emotional `date' songs Worth the shipping and handling Simply Amazing A Great Album by a Great Band! CHURCHILLS BEST BAND 2005

The Odds of Winning The Churchills Manufacturer: Near Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: You Are Here Play With Your Head Instant Pleasure Moustache Songs from the Unknown ASIN: B0009SCVLO Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

1. Not So Goodbye
2. Sometimes Your Best Isn't Good Enough
3. I'm A Sucker For A Girl In A Uniform
4. The Odds Of Winning
5. Do You Want Me To Go Away
6. It Only Hurts When I Breathe
7. Unpopular
8. They're Never Gonna Find Me
9. Tailspin
10. Spun
11. Waiting For Somone To Save Us
12. We're All Light And Stars
13. Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

Twelve mellow, melodic, and emotional `date' songs.......2006-04-27

The Good
"Sometimes Your Best Isn't Good Enough" is a mid-tempo track about tough break-ups. The chorus is layered with melodic multi-part harmonies. "I'm a Sucker for a Girl in Uniform" pays homage to the girls in blue and the ones in camouflage. No joking here, these guys are dead serious. Watery guitar tones and soft vocals portray the emotional pain of "Do You Want Me to Go Away." Broken promises and heartbreak seem to be a recurring theme for The Churchills' music, and "It Only Hurts When I Breathe" is no different. The chorus hook is sure to elicit plenty of powerful feelings. "There Never Going to Find Me" is where the group really rocks out by kicking up the tempo and guitar fuzz.

The Bad
These songs are great for poignant dramatic scenes on television, but when they're run back to back, they get a little repetitive.

The Verdict
Twelve mellow, melodic, and emotional `date' songs wrapped up into convenient three-minute packages.

Worth the shipping and handling.......2006-02-14

With an unbelievable ability to produce incredible songs, the churchills have stolen my heart and top billing in my CD player. Each track of "The Odds of Winning" leaves you aching to hear it again, yet yearning to experience the next. Four undeniably talented men, who have the destiny to become rock icons, have somehow managed to take passion, truth, precision, grievance, beauty, humility and an overwhelming sense of musical genius, and pack it onto a disc you can listen to at anytime. Don't hesitate, buy a copy.

Simply Amazing.......2006-02-02

Before this album I had never heard any of The Churchills music. I had heard the name before, but never really checked them out. But boy am I glad I did, becuase they are amazing artists and amazing people. This is definately an album worth getting!

A Great Album by a Great Band!.......2005-12-21

The Churchills' newest release, The Odds of Winning, is filled with hit after hit. Yes, the catchy "I'm A Sucker for A Girl In Uniform" has been getting airplay across the country, but it's only the tip of the iceberg. The first three songs on the CD are definitely radio-ready with hit written all over them (Billboard Magazine agrees whole-heartedly with me on that point), but if you go deeper into the tracks, gems like the melancholy "It Only Hurts When I Breathe" and "Do You Want Me to Go Away" grab on and refuse to let go. The lyrics are much darker than their previous releases, but somehow the feel of the album is balanced out with songs with "We're All Light & Stars" and "They're Never Gonna Find Me". It's a superb follow-up to their last release, "Big Ideas".

I've heard that "Sometimes Your Best Isn't Good Enough" is the next single going to radio. Believe me, The Churchills are more than good enough.

CHURCHILLS BEST BAND 2005.......2005-08-22

THE ALBUM LIKE THEIR LAST SHOW IS PERFECT. Its awesome. Every song captured your attention and built you up to witness the tales of a year of trials and tribulations that ultimately brought our wordsmiths to the place they are at now, Home- New York City. This group of rockers have passion in their story. Their songs are top quality chart topping hits. These musicians are the best I ever met. The are great musicians and wonderful human beings.
The New York City show at The Cutting room was a great success. At 7:30 after sound check, the crowd left the bar and came into the listening room which consisted of 30 or so 4 top tables and a bar. The band came on and played for almost an hour.
The fans got to sit at the tables and sip their drinks. They had waitress service. It was really nice. Every seat was taken. It was standing room only. Everyone was really happy, they were popping out of their seats once in a while when the songs really rocked and hooting and hollering at the songs peaks, it was a powerful show! My only complaint-the hour went way too fast! I looked into the crowd serveral times and heard dozens of people singing along with every song almost. It was really great to see and hear. I am definetly looking forward to the next Churchills show.

Average customer rating: Well-played straightforward jazz Great stuff from a banjo master

Even with the Odds Gordon Stone ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Bluegrass Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Singer Songwriters | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Jambands | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000I5IU Release Date: 1998-05-15

Tracks:

1. Pachysandra
2. Duck 500
3. Dublin
4. Hubbleville
5. Medley: Time Reel/Abduls
6. Even with the Odds
7. Hoggin the Spotlight
8. Sunday Driver
9. Tiramisu

Album Description

Original and progressive banjo driven instrumentals combining jazz, bluegrass and worldbeat music.

Customer Reviews:

Well-played straightforward jazz.......2002-08-30

I suspect it couldn't have found a more unlikely reviewer. The top of my CD pile has banjo projects by such folks as Tom Adams, Steve Sparkman (neo-Ralph), Earl, and even Raymond Fairchild, but there's nary a Bela to be found.

And yet it's in a Bela-esque context that Stone deserves to be considered. His band consists of Andy Cotton on bass, Josh Stacy on electric, acoustic, and reso guitars, Russ Lawton and/or Gabe Jarrett on drums, David Gusakov on violin, and Stone himself on banjo and occasional pedal steel. As the instrumentation suggests, the music is straightforward jazz (with mildly country colorings).

And it's well played. Even during extended improvisations (when at my ability to see the melodic relationships has fallen away ), a strong sense of musicality persists--the jams never seem self-indulgent. My favorite cuts are #1, "Pachysandra," which, though jazz-like in its complexity, has an "almost-pop" feel, somewhat reminiscent of one of the directions that Nickel Creek takes. Cut #8, "Sunday Driver," rounds a decidedly more bluegrass turn and reminds me of some of the grassier work turned in by Newgrass Revival or some Tony Trischka combination. Clearly Stone can pick grass when he chooses. And it's fun to hear him drop from his roll to suddenly enter into a bridge that sounds to my ear like slow blues, then to work his way smoothly into grassland again. One last favorite--probably my very favorite--is the final cut, "Tiramisu." It's hard to make a banjo sound pretty, and a common weakness of many banjo players is that once they have the chops to do things that are harmonically complex--and just flat pretty--they often have not developed an aesthetic that tells their hands what to do. Not so with Stone. "Tiramisu" is a tiny masterpiece just a bit to the left of some of Alan Munde's work--it's definitely outside the standard bluegrass fare, but so pretty even Gunther would have to lift a leg and hit the replay button.

So if I listen to Stone in a banjo state of mind, I don't make it past cut #2. But as tasteful jazz to leave on my computer when I'm working on something else and can't afford the stunning distraction of Tom Adams or Mike Stahlman, it's a very decent CD....one I'm glad to have in my collection.

Great stuff from a banjo master.......2000-08-08

Gordon Stone is wonderful. He plays an incredibly eclectic set on this album. Many different instruments are involved and it is truly a musicl journey. If you are a fan of Bela (particularly his newer, louder, funkier stuff) you should check this one out.

Average customer rating: awsome!!! against all odds is unique

Against All Odds Kingsta Manufacturer: Ichiban Old Indie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000N1T Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

1. Paper Cutz
2. South Shit
3. Who Gone Hear Me Now
4. Son When I Die
5. Keep A Leach On Me
6. Geed-Out
7. Wounded Soldier
8. Guest Shout: Hole In The Wall - K-9
9. What Bitches Want
10. Guest Shout: The Demo - K-Ski
11. The Interview
12. Midnight Mist
13. Funkin It Up
14. Geed-Out (Club Mix)
15. Outro

Customer Reviews:

awsome!!!.......2003-06-23

I've met Kingsta before.I'm not kiding.I've met him before because my friends dad works for him.This guy is great.If u have'nt heared his music,then you need to listen to it.It is awsome!

against all odds is unique.......1999-04-24

kingsta has performed wonderfully on this disc. by the lyrics, you can tell that this is more than a rap album, but an album that is on a personal level. The lyrics alone make you stop and think. For music that is not your typical stuff, give it a try

Dance Music:

1. Out Tha Frame [Explicit Lyrics]
2. Perfect Timing [Clean]
3. Politics and Pimpin'
4. Ravipops [Explicit Lyrics]
5. Representando [Explicit Lyrics]
6. Rip the Jacker [Explicit Lyrics]
7. Roxanne 97 [CD-single]
8. Smooth Sailin'/Trouble [CD-single] [Explicit Lyrics]
9. So Sexy [CD-single] [Import]
10. Some Ol' Random Shit [Explicit Lyrics]

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

We Are Teddy Boys [Enhanced]

Chansons des Rois et des Princes du Moyen Age

David Special Quartet With Murray Tyner [Import]

With Respect to Nat

Continual Search for Origins [Import]

Do It Fluid

Children's Playtime Songs

Donaueschinger Musiktage 1992 [Box set]

Country Hits & Cowboy Classics [Import]

Causas Y Azares [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Far More Drums

Classikhan [Import]

Clever Confusion-Album

Next Stop the Ghetto

Miami '05