Eponymous

About the Artist
Who is Chutzpah?

The question is best answered - in the tradition of the Jewish people – with another question: Who wants to know? For those in the know about the truth behind Jewish Hip Hop, the name has already become legend. For everyone else it is still shrouded in mystery. This bio is for ‘everyone else’. Chutzpah – the first ever Jewish Hip Hop Supergroup – have been together, on and off, for as long as anyone can remember. Brought together by the magisterial Dr. Dreck, a profoundly influential figure in the annals of Hip Hop, the trio consists of Master Tav - the lead rapper, MC Meshuggenah – the slightly unhinged one, and their tag along fourth, Jew Da – the Jewish/Rastafarian, toaster/philosopher. Chutzpah’s worldwide debut release, "Chutzpah (eponymous)" hits the streets in early November. Their holiday video "Chanukah’s da Bomb," along with a ‘making of…’ video called "Chutzpah this is?" will also be made available as a DVD. Which brings us back to the question of who they are… Dr. Dreck: Reports that he invented scratching on a Victrola in 1948 have never been substantiated, but since that was the year after his Bar Mitzvah, it’s just possible enough to be true. His contributions to the growth of the movement have been significant. He claims that Dr. Dre came along, took his name and dropped the ‘ck’. His mysterious connection to actor George Segal has only fanned the flames of mystery surrounding the group. Master Tav: He was still a sincere cantorial student when Dr. Dreck saw his potential and encouraged him to try his hand at rhyming. Tav took to it like a duck to water and soon left his studies to pursue a recording career. He developed his signature style of fast and fluid rap, honing it to perfection with the encouragement of his mentor. Now, in a classic case of the student surpassing the teacher, Master Tav has become the driving force and creative center of Chutzpah. MC Meshuggenah: He’s literally the wildcard in the group. He has been cared for by Dr. Dreck since, at a very young age, it became apparent that his parents couldn’t handle his erratic behavior. Having been raised by a DJ like Dr. Dreck, he has an almost inborn sense of rhythm and rhyme. His love for being the center of attention has occasionally derailed the recording process, but Tav and Dreck have both assured us that he is OK to tour, and his medication doses are being closely monitored.

As is often the case with influential artists, their own road has been a bumpy one. From crises of faith (Master Tav), and steady acting engagements (Dr. Dreck) to the occasional stay in a psychiatric hospital (MC Meshuggenah) the group has encountered numerous obstacles. Finally, the now legendary demos they recorded over the years reached the ears of David McLees, the President of a new Jewish record label, Jewish Music Group, and Chutzpah was signed!

The wait is over. The band will be touring in support of their release.

Product Description
The wait is over! The Hip-Hop phenomenon known as Chutzpah has risen from the streets of Los Angeles to take over mainstream America. The CD features 12 fresh jams plus *1 hidden track. The booklet includes a complete Chutzpah 162 word Jewish/Yiddish glossary and a foreword written by the Queen Of Punk, Debbie Harry! A 22 minute DVD is also available (?Chutzpah, This Is??). See why Chutzpah is quickly becoming the most influential and imitated new Hip-Hop group in the world!

Eponymous,Chutzpah,Jmg / Jewish Music,Alternative Rap,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop

Average customer rating: More Than in Name Only Eponymous in name only Great collection of R.E.M. classics Essentially a 'Best of' collection of REM Made me a convert

Eponymous R.E.M. Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Jangle Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Green Out of Time Automatic for the People Lifes Rich Pageant Dead Letter Office ASIN: B000002UVY Release Date: 1998-01-27

Tracks:

1. Radio Free Europe (original Hib-Tone single)
2. Gardening at Night (different vocal mix)
3. Talk About the Passion
4. So. Central Rain
5. (Don't Go Back To) Rockville
6. Can't Get There From Here
7. Driver 8
8. Romance
9. Fall On Me
10. The One I Love
11. Finest Worksong (mutual drum horn mix)
12. It's the End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine)

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Much as the outtake and B-side collection Dead Letter Office anthologizes the many oddities of R.E.M., 1988's Eponymous is a document testifying to the astounding strength of their formative I.R.S. years. Eponymous reinforces the notion that the inchoate R.E.M. was a rare and brilliant gem of a group. While a somewhat brief CD, it provides quality listening from start to finish with hits such as "The One I Love," "(Don't Go Back to) Rockville," and "Driver 8" tucked amid the likes of an alternate take of "Finest Worksong" and the wonderfully mysterious "Gardening at Night." Especially noteworthy is the inclusion of the original seven-inch version of "Radio Free Europe," the band's 1981 release. --Lorry Fleming

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Customer Reviews:

More Than in Name Only.......2006-09-28

'Eponymous' is R.E.M.'s conception of their greatest hits from their formidable years with IRS. It is admirable: It works well as a sampler; it adds to the experience with archival recordings that contrast from some of the originals; and it 'Documents' their growth and progression from their roots as a Southern college art band that helped create alternative rock before it became a word. The selections are fine, but they don't totally mesh together like their albums, and, though they don't spoil additional purchases for their original albums (which this reviewer believes are the best series since the Beatles) it doesn't flow or coalesce as well as their Warner Brothers' collection 'In Time, 1988-2003'.

Specifically, the punkier version of "Radio Free Europe" does "squish the [other] recording like a grape," as bassist Mike Mills renders it, but it doesn't make the 'Murmur' album version extraneous, either. All of the rest of the songs show a versatality these perfectionists mastered, including folk-rock "Talk About the Passion", New Wave ("Gardening at Night"), country-accented rock ("Don't Go Back to Rockville"), and, even jazzy music with guitar that has the trajectory of the Ramones ("Can't Get There from Here"). All in all, despite the particular criticisms, 'Eponymous' can jump start or cap off a fine R.E.M. C.D. collection.

Eponymous in name only.......2006-08-12

I want to start this review by saying that another reviewer called this album a waste to get, simply because all of the songs can be found other releases by R.E.M. This isn't a wholly true statement, though.

At the time he wrote that review, Eponymous was the only place where you could find the Hib-tone version of Radio Free Europe. That will change when R.E.M. releases a new I.R.S. years compilation a month from when this review was written. Now, the different vocal mix of Gardening At Night and the mutual drum-horn mix of Finest Worksong can be found on a couple of rare b-sides collections (namely "R.E.M. In The Attic" and "R.E.M. Singles Collected"), but the only other place you can find the song Romance is on the Made In Heaven soundtrack, which--as far as I know--has never been released on CD; only on cassette and vinyl.

So, with all that out of the way, I can move on. Eponymous was my first R.E.M. album ever. I found it one day in my brother's drawer, and I never looked back. This is a very good album for people who want to get familiar with pre-Warner Brothers R.E.M. stuff, but with that being said, it barely scratches the surface of their early work.

On the more technical side of things, the album suffers from many of the typical problems found in early CDs: not much bass, brittle treble, and rather poor dynamics. Be that as it may, it's still a good starting point for the uninitiated and a great collector's item for the die-hard fan.

Great collection of R.E.M. classics.......2006-08-11

While its always better to have each of the individual albums to get some of the deeper cuts. This disk has a great collection of R.E.M. classics.

Essentially a 'Best of' collection of REM.......2005-02-21

This CD is basically a compilation of the first 6 years of REM forming and producing records. So infact this is REM's early songs bundled in one friendly CD. Still enjoyable to listen too and yet a waste to get for all these songs can be found on other REM releases.

Made me a convert.......2005-01-15

Eponymous was the first R.E.M. album I purchased and it turned me into a loyal fan. I soon snatched up their entire back catalog and they were a significant part of my music listening life for years to come. That is about as good a tribute to an album I can give.

Of course, being a greatest hits compilation, all the songs here are great, but there are some alternative mixes here for fans who already have these songs on the studio releases. There is a different version of "Radio Free Europe" here although I like the one on Murmur better. The bass stands out more on the Murmur mix whereas the bass on this album's version is less prominent and seems to be covered up as well as some of the other sound details. I do prefer the different vocal mix to "Gardening at Night" than the one on Chronic Town. The Chronic Town version has very weak sounding vocals which had a negative effect on the song. The vocals here are a lot clearer so the song sounds much better. I disagree with the note on the record sleeve that the Eponymous version of "Finest Worksong" (the 12" and 7" version) is better than the original off Document. This mix has a horn section that I do not care for. A track that some R.E.M. fans may not have is "Romance." It is a very early track that surfaced on the "Made in Heaven" soundtrack (a film I have never heard of but it briefly plays this track). It turns out to be one of my favorite R.E.M. songs. The intense bass really drives the song and makes it unique. Eponymous is worth picking up for that track alone. Eponymous also includes interesting comments about each track.

Average customer rating: The Hip Hop Heeb Invasion Phat Hip Hop and that's that! Good, but check out Hip Hop Hoodios or Blood of Abraham for real Jewish hip-hop Better than most hip hop Chutzpah is Da Bomb!

Eponymous Chutzpah Manufacturer: Jmg / Jewish Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Chutzpah - Chutzpah, This Is ? The So Called Seder: A Hip Hop Haggadah Youth Agua Pa' la Gente Eyedollartree [Bonus DVD] ASIN: B000BO0LO0 Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

1. Super Jew
2. Old School Jew
3. Dr. Dreck
4. Yiddish
5. MC Meshugenah
6. The Shtetl
7. Curse of the Blessing
8. Chanukah's Da Bomb
9. Tsuris
10. Shiksa Goddess
11. Mishpucha
12. Ask the Rabbi
13. Da Lost Tribe (Hidden Track)

Album Description

The wait is over! The Hip-Hop phenomenon known as Chutzpah has risen from the streets of Los Angeles to take over mainstream America. The CD features 12 fresh jams plus *1 hidden track. The booklet includes a complete Chutzpah 162 word Jewish/Yiddish glossary and a foreword written by the Queen Of Punk, Debbie Harry! A 22 minute DVD is also available (?Chutzpah, This Is??). See why Chutzpah is quickly becoming the most influential and imitated new Hip-Hop group in the world!

Customer Reviews:

The Hip Hop Heeb Invasion.......2006-03-27

Finally-an album that explains the Jewish experience in less than 48 minutes! My visits to Schul and the Chabad mobile with the giant menorah could have never let me in the way this album did. I highly recomend it to the goyim, that like myself, were not too thrilled about the trimming session with the moyel to seal the deal.

If you don't know what I am talking about you have to get this CD because it has a 160 word Jewish glossary that explains it all! Mazel tov Chutzpah!

Phat Hip Hop and that's that!.......2006-03-26

I've had this album in heavy rotation now for a couple of months. The first thing I notices was that the music was sonically big and the beats were legit and reaqlly interesting in an "OG" kind of way. The more I listened, the more it grew on me. Though I convinced myself I wouldn't get the "Jewish" lyrics, I definitely sold myself short. This album is NOT just for Jews. In fact, I would almost say it's more for non Jews. Now, after some review, I wouold say this albun is for anyone who likes good music. There are phat beat and catchy hooks. What more could you want?

Good, but check out Hip Hop Hoodios or Blood of Abraham for real Jewish hip-hop.......2006-01-06

Don't get me wrong, I dig these cats from Chutzpah and what they're doing. There are definitely some pretty funny rhymes here, and "Chanukah Is Da Bomb" is catchy.

But unfortunately, Chutzpah also follows the lengthy trail of Jewish hip-hop parody (see 2 Live Jews, M.O.T., 50 Shekel, etc). If you want to hear real Jewish hip-hop that isn't so much parody, but creative and offering a real cultural twist to the hip-hop genre, check out Latino-Jewish crew Hip Hop Hoodios new album "Agua Pa' La Gente" or Eazy-E protegees Blood of Abraham, whose album 'Eye Dollar Tree' was recently re-issued.

Better than most hip hop.......2005-12-17

Finally some hip hop that isn't all about bling, the Amex Black card and calling woman bad names. Though it's technically Jewish, it's just plain old good, thumpin' hip hop. I am not Jewish and still love it...it's in heavy rotation in my iPod now. These guys are as good (or better) as anyone out there.

Chutzpah is Da Bomb!.......2005-12-13

Authentic hip hop grooves, catchy tunes, a sense of humor, and Jewish Pride make this CD a perfect Chanukah gift for my Jewish friends and some of my hip hop ones as well. I really got into the music which is sort of like "eminem" sideways, 70s funk - especialy "Sly and the Family Stone" and even a little "Sugar Hill Gang" fun for the whole family..I mean "mishpucha."

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Eponymous: 1981-1983 The Alarm Manufacturer: 21st Century UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Declaration: 1984-1985 King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents...The Alarm Strength ASIN: B00006JS1N Release Date: 2002-09-03

Tracks:

1. Unsafe Building [#]
2. Up for Murder [#]
3. Lie of the Land [#][Demo Version]
4. Reason 41 [#][Demo Version]
5. Deceiver [#][Demo Version]
6. What Kind of Hell [#][Demo Version]
7. Sixty Eight Guns [#][Demo Version]
8. Marching On
9. Lie of the Land [#]
10. Across the Border [#]
11. Stand
12. Blaze of Glory [Long Version][#]
13. Thoughts of a Young Man, Pt. 1 [#]
14. For Freedom [Live][#]
15. Reason 41 [Live][#]
16. Deceiver [Live][#]
17. Thrid Light [Live][#]
18. Lie of the Land [Live][#]
19. Legal Matter [Live][#]
20. Marching On [Live][#]
21. Stand [Long Version]
22. Sixty Eight Guns [Single Version]

Product Description

Originally released on IRS records in 1983 as a five track EP, this album has never been released on CD before. Created to coincide with The Alarm's first ever tour of America with U2. The original 5 track EP was a collection of the band's first two IRS singles. The original EP sold over 250,000 vinyl units in the USA alone with 'The Stand' becoming the band's first bonafide hit record in the U.K.

'Eponymous' has been remastered by lead singer Mike Peters and collects all The Alarm's recorded material from the years 1981-1983 including their first ever self produced single 'Unsafe Building'. Previously unreleased demos recorded for EMI, 7 live tracks and the massive hit single version of '68 Guns'

This album contains 17 extra tracks 6 previously unreleased anywhere, 7 tracks previously unavailable on CD and 5 tracks never before available on an album. New and original artwork with 36 photographs (many unseen), complete lyrics and sleeve notes by the original members of The Alarm plus interactive programming information to play the album and singles in their original form.

Format: CD

Average customer rating: More Than in Name Only Eponymous in name only Great collection of R.E.M. classics Essentially a 'Best of' collection of REM Made me a convert

Eponymous R.E.M. Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Jangle Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Green Out of Time Automatic for the People Lifes Rich Pageant Dead Letter Office ASIN: B000002O5O Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Radio Free Europe (Original Hib-Tone Single)
2. Gardening At Night (Different Vocal Mix)
3. Talk About The Passion
4. So. Central Rain
5. (Don't Go Back To) Rockville
6. Can't Get There From Here
7. Driver
8. Romance
9. Fall On Me
10. The One I Love
11. Finest Worksong (Mutual Drum Horn Mix)
12. It's The End Of The World As We Know It(And I...)

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Much as the outtake and B-side collection Dead Letter Office anthologizes the many oddities of R.E.M., 1988's Eponymous is a document testifying to the astounding strength of their formative I.R.S. years. Eponymous reinforces the notion that the inchoate R.E.M. was a rare and brilliant gem of a group. While a somewhat brief CD, it provides quality listening from start to finish with hits such as "The One I Love," "(Don't Go Back to) Rockville," and "Driver 8" tucked amid the likes of an alternate take of "Finest Worksong" and the wonderfully mysterious "Gardening at Night." Especially noteworthy is the inclusion of the original seven-inch version of "Radio Free Europe," the band's 1981 release. --Lorry Fleming

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R.E.M. Photos

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Lifes Rich Pageant

The Best of the I.R.S. Years: Collector's Edition

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Customer Reviews:

More Than in Name Only.......2006-09-28

'Eponymous' is R.E.M.'s conception of their greatest hits from their formidable years with IRS. It is admirable: It works well as a sampler; it adds to the experience with archival recordings that contrast from some of the originals; and it 'Documents' their growth and progression from their roots as a Southern college art band that helped create alternative rock before it became a word. The selections are fine, but they don't totally mesh together like their albums, and, though they don't spoil additional purchases for their original albums (which this reviewer believes are the best series since the Beatles) it doesn't flow or coalesce as well as their Warner Brothers' collection 'In Time, 1988-2003'.

Specifically, the punkier version of "Radio Free Europe" does "squish the [other] recording like a grape," as bassist Mike Mills renders it, but it doesn't make the 'Murmur' album version extraneous, either. All of the rest of the songs show a versatality these perfectionists mastered, including folk-rock "Talk About the Passion", New Wave ("Gardening at Night"), country-accented rock ("Don't Go Back to Rockville"), and, even jazzy music with guitar that has the trajectory of the Ramones ("Can't Get There from Here"). All in all, despite the particular criticisms, 'Eponymous' can jump start or cap off a fine R.E.M. C.D. collection.

Eponymous in name only.......2006-08-12

I want to start this review by saying that another reviewer called this album a waste to get, simply because all of the songs can be found other releases by R.E.M. This isn't a wholly true statement, though.

At the time he wrote that review, Eponymous was the only place where you could find the Hib-tone version of Radio Free Europe. That will change when R.E.M. releases a new I.R.S. years compilation a month from when this review was written. Now, the different vocal mix of Gardening At Night and the mutual drum-horn mix of Finest Worksong can be found on a couple of rare b-sides collections (namely "R.E.M. In The Attic" and "R.E.M. Singles Collected"), but the only other place you can find the song Romance is on the Made In Heaven soundtrack, which--as far as I know--has never been released on CD; only on cassette and vinyl.

So, with all that out of the way, I can move on. Eponymous was my first R.E.M. album ever. I found it one day in my brother's drawer, and I never looked back. This is a very good album for people who want to get familiar with pre-Warner Brothers R.E.M. stuff, but with that being said, it barely scratches the surface of their early work.

On the more technical side of things, the album suffers from many of the typical problems found in early CDs: not much bass, brittle treble, and rather poor dynamics. Be that as it may, it's still a good starting point for the uninitiated and a great collector's item for the die-hard fan.

Great collection of R.E.M. classics.......2006-08-11

While its always better to have each of the individual albums to get some of the deeper cuts. This disk has a great collection of R.E.M. classics.

Essentially a 'Best of' collection of REM.......2005-02-21

This CD is basically a compilation of the first 6 years of REM forming and producing records. So infact this is REM's early songs bundled in one friendly CD. Still enjoyable to listen too and yet a waste to get for all these songs can be found on other REM releases.

Made me a convert.......2005-01-15

Eponymous was the first R.E.M. album I purchased and it turned me into a loyal fan. I soon snatched up their entire back catalog and they were a significant part of my music listening life for years to come. That is about as good a tribute to an album I can give.

Of course, being a greatest hits compilation, all the songs here are great, but there are some alternative mixes here for fans who already have these songs on the studio releases. There is a different version of "Radio Free Europe" here although I like the one on Murmur better. The bass stands out more on the Murmur mix whereas the bass on this album's version is less prominent and seems to be covered up as well as some of the other sound details. I do prefer the different vocal mix to "Gardening at Night" than the one on Chronic Town. The Chronic Town version has very weak sounding vocals which had a negative effect on the song. The vocals here are a lot clearer so the song sounds much better. I disagree with the note on the record sleeve that the Eponymous version of "Finest Worksong" (the 12" and 7" version) is better than the original off Document. This mix has a horn section that I do not care for. A track that some R.E.M. fans may not have is "Romance." It is a very early track that surfaced on the "Made in Heaven" soundtrack (a film I have never heard of but it briefly plays this track). It turns out to be one of my favorite R.E.M. songs. The intense bass really drives the song and makes it unique. Eponymous is worth picking up for that track alone. Eponymous also includes interesting comments about each track.

Average customer rating: ALBERT'S NEW WAVE OF METAL Moody, spooky-- and funny! SO SO Don't Waste Your Money The album title says it all

Eponymous Brain Surgeons Manufacturer: Ripe & Ready Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Trepanation Piece of Work Box of Hammers ASIN: B000005X24 Release Date: 1994-10-04

Tracks:

1. Language of Love
2. Most Romantic Place In the World
3. I Play The Drums
4. Soul Jive
5. Brain From Terra Incognita
6. Love Potion #9
7. Mad Dude
8. Big Bang Theory
9. Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
10. (666) Devil Got Your Mother
11. Name Your Monster
12. Time Will Take Care Of You

Product Description

The album that launched Cellsum and the Brain Surgeons. Blue Oyster Cult co-founder Albert Bouchard and Deborah Frost, noted rock scribe in the words of the New York Times, trace the musical journey of Albert Bouchard between his last Blue Oyster Cult album, 1988's Imaginos, in 1988 and this 1994 release.

Customer Reviews:

ALBERT'S NEW WAVE OF METAL.......2004-09-04

It was my hope that Albert would form a band after his often stormy days with Blue Oyster Cult. He and his brother Joe were the songwriting nucleus of B.O.C. and it was a shame they and the Oyster Boys parted ways. Albert and goodwife Deborah win big musically with EPONYMOUS. I suppose that I PLAY THE DRUMS and L.P.#9 could have been deleted from this shiny mother pearl, if I had been in control. But Albert and whatever band he's in, does best on his own songs. It's good to see him and Deborah enlist a little help from their friends, such as Patti Smith and Richard Meltzer. MAD DUDE is my personal favorite in this album.

Moody, spooky-- and funny!.......1999-07-25

That Albert Bouchard is one spooky dude. First he writes & co-writes most of the early, deeply weird BLUE OYSTER CULT material. Then, at a point when B.O.C. fans were starved for new material, hits us with this. What a blast! From the melodic ("Language Of Love") to the funky ("Soul Jive") to jazzy ("Mad Dude") and back to horror-movie stuff ("666--Devil Got Your Mother"-- does the son of Satan REALLY look like John Denver??) and even, in a fit of pure Albert madness, RETRO ("Love Potion #9"-- in acapella!!). It doesn't get any cooler than this, folks! And let me not forget wife Deborah Frost. This lady has one SCARY voice!!! Take a listen to "Time Will Take Care Of You" (as she tells us "I am so BAAAAAAAAD!!!") and tell me what level of Hell she's standing in when she sings this.

THE BRAIN SURGEONS are up to their 5th CD so far-- and while my favorite song turned up on their 4th, they've yet to do a whole album I like more than this one. (But then Bouchard's stuff has a strange way of growing on me over the years...)

SO SO.......1999-07-03

This Blue Oyster Cult spin-off sounds suspiciously like Talking Heads meets Patty Smith. Hmmm? Funny at times (like Byrne), with clipped female vocals (a'la Smith), I wouldn't say it's bad, I wouldn't say it's good; I just wouldn't say. Pass.

Don't Waste Your Money.......1999-06-25

Sorry, folks. This album totally sucks. Gone is the mystique that characterized such great albums as "Imaginos," and the earlier lyrical/musical genius of Blue Oyster Cult. The remake of "Love Potion #9" just about made me puke. The only remarkable thing about this album is how completely awful it is, and I'm sorry I shelled out the money for it. It *IS* very aerodynamic, though, and as such, makes one helluva frisbee.

The album title says it all.......1998-08-29

An excellent album from a founding member of Blue Oyster Cult, Albert Bouchard. Most of the instruments are played by Albert and his wife Deborah Frost. Deborah has a great rock and roll voice, melodic and powerful. Like Bouchard's work for Blue Oyster Cult, the lyrics on this album are funny, twisted and curveball. The Brain Surgeons should be a huge band, but this album is very hard to find. There is no justice in pop music. Purchase this album, enjoy the music, and help restore the scales of justice.

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Eponymous The Midway State Manufacturer: Equator Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000HN338Q Release Date: 2006-11-13

Tracks:

1. Met A Man On Top The Hill
2. Change For You
3. Unaware
4. Nobody Understands
5. Million Fireflies

Album Details

The Midway State is the Newest Discovery of Juno Award Winning Song-writer and Producer Gavin Brown (Billy Talent, Three Days Grace, Tea Party). Fronted by Charismatic 19 Year Old Hearthrob Nathan Ferraro, the Midway State Has Hardly Gotten Started and Already They've Drawn Diverse but Impressive Comparisons Ranging from Coldplay and Peter Gabriel to Maroon Five and the Fray. The Self Titled Debut EP is Obviously Unique Yet Immediately Accessible and Brings Familiarity to a Genuinely Fresh Sound. It's Obvious to Anyone who Has Ever Seen Or Heard this Band that There's Something Special and Compelling About Them, but We'll Let You Be the Judge.

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Eponymous Spankbaby ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FTANU8 Release Date: 2006-01-31

Tracks:

1. One Thing
2. All Mine
3. Endless Crowd
4. Don't Rob Me
5. Take Me Back
6. Crazy
7. I Believe

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Traffic (Eponymous) Traffic Manufacturer: Island Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000PEG2AS

Product Description

First Traffic Album.

Average customer rating: Can I just say... THESE GUYS ROCK!!!

Eponymous Soul System Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005RRMU Release Date: 2001-11-13

Tracks:

1. Brand New Heart
2. Don't Wanna Know
3. Celebrate Tonight
4. Heaven
5. We Belong Together
6. Stereophonic
7. Faded
8. Lies
9. Pretention
10. So Lonely

Customer Reviews:

Can I just say... THESE GUYS ROCK!!!.......2001-12-10

And I'm not saying this because they're friends of mine. They really do rock! Has to be one of the best CDs I've bought this year. Lots of driven guitar, funky bass and drums and smooth lyrics make for one great album. Favourite tracks have to be "Faded", "Heaven", "Stereophonic", "Don't Wanna Know" (track #2!) and of course the kickin' cover of The Police's "So Lonely". If you live in the Tampa Bay area... go check out Soul System sometime. You'll be glad you did. I know I was!

Average customer rating: Get A Less Expensive CD of This Album

Eponymous: The Best of R.E.M. R.E.M. Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Jangle Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00009PNDL Release Date: 2003-07-07

Tracks:

1. Radio Free Europe [Original Hib-Tone Single]
2. Gardening at Night [Different Vocal Mix]
3. Talk About the Passion
4. So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)
5. (Don't Go Back To) Rockville
6. Can't Get There from Here
7. Driver 8
8. Romance
9. Fall on Me
10. One I Love
11. Finest Worksong [Mutual Drum Horn Mix]
12. It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

Customer Reviews:

Get A Less Expensive CD of This Album.......2006-06-14

I love this album.

The problem is that the older copy I bought years ago sounds terrible - muddy low volume, poor dynamics. I bought THIS Japanese import hoping that the sound would be much better, since I've had good experiences with other Japanese issued CDs.

Unfortunately this CD is EXACTLY like the domestic version. The Amazon listing shows an issue date of July 3, 2003. But the actual CD has an issue date of 1988! Needless to say I am very disappointed, having spent over $25 for a disc I already have, that I could have purchased again for a mere $2.00 --- WHAT A RIPOFF!

Buyers, beware - you have been warned...

Dance Music:

1. Everything Takes Forever [Import]
2. Face-Off [Explicit Lyrics]
3. Faster Than You Know [Limited Edition] [Import]
4. Full Circle [Explicit Lyrics]
5. Funkmaster Flex Car Show Tour [Clean]
6. Funkmaster Flex Car Show Tour [Explicit Lyrics]
7. Girl Tonite Pt.2 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
8. Gory Days [Explicit Lyrics]
9. Grand Champ [Explicit Lyrics]
10. Grand Champ [Explicit Lyrics] [Extra tracks] [Import]

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

NaNO3

Shostakovich: String Quartets Nos. 3, 7 and 10, Volume 2

Still Moving Light

Old Fool Back on Earth [Original recording remastered] [Import]

The Pretty Redhead [Live] [Import]

Take It to the Stage [Import]

The Collection

Stravinsky the Composer, Vol.II

The Blue Sky Boys

Pastora

Sunsol

The Architect

The Bombshells

Play

Labyrinth