Confusion Rock

1. Pasa Por Vas

2. Cuestionalo

3. Fuerte Es Tu Mente

4. Confusion Rock

5. You Influence

6. Control

7. God Bless Me

8. Tres Inviernos

9. Mi Última Carta

10. Ecuador

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Average customer rating: Good work, but a computer is needed to see everything...

Land of Confusion Disturbed Manufacturer: Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ten Thousand Fists Stricken Ten Thousand Fists The Sickness Believe ASIN: B000IHYU9C Release Date: 2006-10-09

Tracks:

1. Land Of Confusion
2. Sickened (Non-Album Track)
3. Land Of Confusion (Video)

Album Description

Enhanced CD single, taken from their album Ten Thousand Fists. Features two versions of 'Land Of Confusion', a cover of the 1986 Genesis hit (Main Version and Enhanced Video) plus the non-album 'Sickened'. Warner. 2006.

Album Details

Their Inimitable Interpretation of the Genesis Classic `land of Confusion. The Single is Taken from their Us #1 Album Release `ten Thousand Fists'. Produced by Johnny K (Soil, Three Doors Down) and Marked by an Abrasive Attack Led by David Draiman's Soaring Vocals, Disturbed Put their Metallic Mark on a Track that First Featured on the Genesis Album `invisible Touch'. The Original Version Hit #15 in May 1986. Includes Exclusive B-side Track.

Customer Reviews:

Good work, but a computer is needed to see everything..........2007-01-16

A few months back my local FM rock station played Disturbed's version of "Land of Confusion". I thought it was one of the better covers I've heard over the years; many bands do them with wildly varying results. It often boils down to how competent and how self-assured the cover band is. Since I have both heard the original Genesis version of "Land of Confusion" and seen the original video I was curious what Disturbed's video would look like. Disturbed's video was similar to Genesis' only in its relating to the period in which it was made; otherwise it's a much angrier, darker video than the original. Also, unlike the original puppet nightmare sequence Disturbed's uses traditional animation with much more violence. In my view, it's one of the better covers in recent memory. The other thing to be aware of is that a computer might be needed to play the video; my home DVD player registers it as a CD and to view the video content I have to use my computer. Still, even knowing what I know, if I had it to do over I'd buy this disc again.

Average customer rating: An utterly perfect introduction to an unjustly neglected band Best of? Awesome band, good compilation Why did it take until 2005 for me to hear these guy's? Q: What kind of trees? A: Screaming Trees

Ocean of Confusion: Songs of Screaming Trees 1989-1996 Screaming Trees Manufacturer: Sony 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 Grunge | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Anthology: SST Years 1985-1989 Dust Sweet Oblivion Mother Love Bone Above ASIN: B0009A1BFE Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

1. Who Lies in Darkness
2. Alice Said
3. Disappearing
4. Ocean Of Confusion
5. Shadow Of The Season
6. Nearly Lost You
7. Dollar Bill
8. More Or Less
9. For Celebrations Past
10. Julie Paradise
11. Butterfly
12. E.S.K.
13. Watchpocket Blues
14. Paperback Bible
15. Make My Mind
16. Dying Days
17. Sworn And Broken
18. Witness
19. Traveler

Customer Reviews:

An utterly perfect introduction to an unjustly neglected band.......2006-12-10

The Screaming Trees are well known to close watchers of the alternative scene in the US in the early nineties. While other Pacific Northwest bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden were achieving nationwide success, the Trees attained notoriety only among the more discerning fans. Part of the problem was that while they cuts some amazingly great tracks, none of their individual albums rated as indisputable masterpieces. Their first several albums especially contain many weak tracks alongside utter gems. Even their two best albums, SWEET OBLIVION and DUST, had their weak moments. The problem is that the Pacific Northwest scene was on one level focused on album-oriented bands, while the Screaming Trees made great singles but less-than-spectacular albums. Their other great disadvantage was that they were simply not a good-looking group. Some of their were big, either in height or girth, and the frankly looked a bit menacing.

That is why OCEAN OF CONFUSION is a nearly perfect introduction to the Screaming Trees. And although I've enjoyed their albums, I find I almost never listen to any of their music except this compilation disc. In fact, if someone gets this and is truly blown away by what they hear, the next album I recommend them getting is not one of the individual albums, but a second compilation, ANTHOLOGY: SST YEARS 1985-89. That disc covers their earlier years just as this one covers the second half of their career. If one wants more after that, I recommend instead of more Screaming Trees, exploring the solo albums of the band's singer and songwriter Mark Lanegan, especially WHISKEY FOR THE HOLY GHOST.

But though the individual albums weren't great as albums, all contained a few spectacularly great singles. This anthology collects enough of these to prove that while other bands of the time like Nirvana, Mudhony, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains achieved more popular success, they were the equal of any of these bands musically and probably their superior. They in fact exerted considerably influence on Nirvana in general and Kurt Cobain in particular, who was quite the fan of Mark Lanegan. For anyone who wants to own the central works of alt-rock from the time when it moved from the periphery of popular music to its center, this album is indispensable. Few of the songs will be familiar, though "Nearly Lost You" was a minor hit at the time.

Another remarkable thing about this album is that there is utterly no filler. Every song is at least very good, while a number of absolutely spectacular. "Nearly Lost You," as I mentioned, was a minor hit, but should have been a major one. If you aren't hooked after the first two songs on the album, "Who Lies in Darkness" and "Alice Said," there isn't much point in going further. The rest of the album is more of the same, almost all of it very nearly as good. And some of it better, in my humble opinion. The three songs "Nearly Lost You," "Dollar Bill," and "More or Less" are about as good as any three consecutive songs you'll ever hope to find on a grunge album.

If you don't know the Screaming Trees but enjoy any of the bands associated with the Seattle scene in the early nineties, you will love this album. I personally consider this to be some of the greatest music produced by that movement. No one who loves music should be without this.

Best of?.......2006-05-18

I love the Trees, they're awesome and Lanegan has a stunning voice. I don't know if I liked this album as much though. I mean they only had 3 tracks from Uncle Anethesia but made room for 6 or 7 from Sweet Oblivion? They left out some key tracks and put in some sub par ones in my opinion...Bed of Roses wasn't included and it was like the key track off of U.A. Gospel Plow from Dust was left off and I thought it was an awesome track too .... Good cd but i'm not sure if I agree with "best of".

Awesome band, good compilation.......2006-03-19

I found this band through listening to QOTSA and the things Lanegan did with them. I'm glad I discovered this unique form of grunge rock, if one can call it that. My favorites were disappearing and Traveler. Some of the songs can be a bit bland, but overall this is a great CD.

Why did it take until 2005 for me to hear these guy's?.......2006-02-04

Really, I mean I'm amazed they never really made it big..maybe their timing was off or it was fate but in many way's they are as good as the other seattle bands that hit the big time. I kinda bought this disc on a whim...heard the sound clips and sounded slightly different/better than average. I like the vocals..very unique and the music is..although not maybe a 100% original (think late 60's psychadelic meets grunge) they never sound like something you have heard before.
Overall, I would reccomend the album if you like pearl jam or the seattle sound from the early nineties. The album was a lot better than I had expected and I was suprised I had never heard of the band before last year...too bad it took so long.

Q: What kind of trees? A: Screaming Trees.......2005-11-01

A well put together compilation, the bonus tracks make for a worthwhile investment even if you already have some or all of the albums. However, one question remains- where the heck is Bed Of Roses? It was their hightest charting track on the radio, afterall.

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Average customer rating: Beautiful Mess Good times with the Youth... Got no idols... No Wave Masterpiece... All Hail The Old School This isn't music; this is art.

Confusion Is Sex/Kill Yr. Idols Sonic Youth Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Noise | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bad Moon Rising EVOL Sister Sonic Youth A Thousand Leaves ASIN: B000003TAD Release Date: 1995-02-28

Tracks:

1. (She's In A) Bad Mood
2. Protect Me You
3. Freezer Burn/I Wanna Be Your Dog
4. Shaking Hell
5. Inhuman
6. The World Looks Red
7. Confusion Is Next
8. Making The Nature Scene
9. Lee Is Free
10. Kill Yr. Idols
11. Brother James
12. Early American
13. Shaking Hell (Live)

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Mess .......2007-05-10

I don't like to give albums 5 stars unless they truly are a fave of mine. CiS comes close, but not quite. I wouldv'e given 4 1/2 if it was an option.

So this album is a mess. A brilliant mess of untuned guitars, stunning yet detached bass playing, and dissonant drumming (strange for a noise album). In My opinon this is Kims best album. Her vocals, while abrasive and completly out of tune (how i like it) are intense and grab u by the ears and won't let go untill the end of the song (in some cases longer). Also her Bass playing is pronounced more than usual, especially in her creepy droner Protect Me You. Her tracks are my fave ones on the album (Shaking hell, live Stooges cover I Wanna be Your Dog, and Protect Me You). In fact, I have never heard anything like PMY.

Thurston and Lee are crazy good. If you think the noise songs on Sister and EVOL are too much, hear this. They are not tuneless, they are positively Horrifying. Im scared to turn my volume up to loud, (as much as I want to), as I fear for the safty of my speakers (and my ears). They seem to try as hard as possiby to make the riffs sound bad, and as Bad as they are, it still sound euphoriuc. Although in my opinion their more structured than Evol and BMR, just in a different way. I prefer this to their later noise rock of plain guitar screeches. Here its just scary. Nightmarish as other reviewers say.

The drumming, is not Steve Shelley. I love him to death, but i think for the sake of this album it is a good thing. There doesn't seem to be much of a rhythem, probably because you can barely hear the drumming in parts, even though thy're not exactly quite. I wouldn't be suprised if the drummer (names escaped me) didn't even use a drum kit half the time. He might well have been smashing a bamboo stick on a dinner table. Theres absolutly NO structure to his drumming. And its perfect.

The added KYI EP is excellent. Dont buy the album without it. Shaking Hell live is awesome, and of course Kill Your Idols...

Buy it, but beware, it'll freak the hell out of you, and may find yourself regretting the purchase. Actually don't buy it if u found albums like Daydream Nation hard to get through, cos you won't have a chance.

Good times with the Youth..........2007-03-22

I don't know why everyone keeps saying this album is simply "artistic" chaotic noise. Sure it's loud, and often harsh, but it's also very dance-worthy. Songs like 'Nature Scene' and 'Inhuman' have a pretty solid rhythm flowing throughout. Buy this one to play loud in the car or on Halloween!

This reviewer's favorite songs: 'Making the Nature Scene', 'The World Looks Red' and 'Early American'.

(Brother James is better live!)

Got no idols..........2006-11-21

At first I was reluctant to buy this CD because everyone claims its such a huge dpeature from their other work. This is what started it all. This album is not such a huge stretch from alot of Sonic Youth's work, yeah it's a bit more tense, but there's alot of the same qualities that make this a must own of an SY or indie rock fan. 'Daydream Nation' is a much louder album. It's not pop but believe me if you like their other albums you will like this. Everyone acts like 'Goo' and 'Dirty' were so mainstream, they are good records but this is better by far.

Anyways buy this and Bad Moon Rising, two albums that perfectly accompany one another.

No Wave Masterpiece... All Hail The Old School.......2006-10-04

Basically this album gave birth to the Art-Noise scene in NYC. Frankly, if you do not like this album you are ignorant. You do not get art or music-as-art.

This isn't music; this is art........2006-06-19

I could see how lots of people would mistake this as a low-quality pre-grunge noise-fest which rarely contains any hints of typical song-structure and melodies, but that's because they think this is supposed to be a typical rock record. It is anything but.

I regretably admit to being one of the many who literally shook when first hearing this album. I couldn't even fathom how I had just spent money on it. Then, I decided to read the accompanied essay in the booklet and I began to get a stronger feel for the album and the points they were trying to make (whether sucessfully or unsucessfully, that's up to YOU to decide). So I listened to it again (with the volume considerably lower then before) and I eventually, over time (five or six listens), gave in to their sonic chaos and their disturbing "soundscapes" which are melancholy to the point of cliche-defying power and dark beauty.

One word of advice for any newcomers; this is literally the last Sonic Youth album you should buy. It's not necesarily their worst, but I can count five or six which are far superiour to this, and after listening to them extensively you will get a better feel for this glorious piece of art.

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Average customer rating: Very good stuff GFFG!!!!!!!! lost the edge High-energy punk rock decent punk album

To the Confusion of Our Enemies Riverboat Gamblers Manufacturer: Volcom Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Something to Crow About Riverboat Gamblers Backsides The Bronx Keep Your Heart ASIN: B000EQ4740 Release Date: 2006-04-25

Tracks:

1. True Crime
2. Don't Bury Me...I'm Still Not Dead
3. Biz Loves Sluts
4. The Song We Used To Call 'Wasting Time'
5. On Again Off Again
6. The Gamblers Try Their Hand At International Diplomacy
7. Walk Around Me
8. Unicorn Shave Your Horn
9. The Art Of Getting F***ed
10. Year Of The Rooster
11. The Curse Of The Ivory Coast
12. Rent Is Due
13. Uh Oh!
14. Black Nothing Of A Cat

Amazon.com

Lots of young indie bands call the music industry on its superficiality but few do it with such obvious distaste as the Riverboat Gamblers. On the feral, catchy track "The Biz Loves Slut," the Austin, Texas punk band looks at the world through the eyes of a record company suit and, well, it's brutal: "We think your songs might need a better hook/ I promise on the good book, it won't hurt/ I won't get it in your mouth." To The Confusion of Our Enemies, the group's second release, proves that no spreadsheets are required to make an album that matches passion and attitude with crafty riffs and knockout choruses. Meanwhile, freewheeling rock tracks such as "The Gamblers Try Their Hand at International Diplomacy" and "Don't Bury Me... I'm Still Not Dead"--which probably owe more to classic guitar rock heroics than the band would care to admit--reveal why Riverboat Gamblers was named by no less authority than Rolling Stone as one of the "Top 5 bands to break out at this year's SXSW." --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

Since 2001, Texas's Riverboat Gamblers have cultivated a fanatical following with their rowdy energetic live shows that have led to supporting slots on tours with Flogging Molly, Hot Water Music, Burning Brides, and the MC5, as well as a 2005 stint on the Van's Warped Tour. "Don't Bury Me" will be included in the Van's 2006 Warped Tour compilation on Side One Dummy, and "Walk Around Me" is included on the "Take Action Vol. 5" compilation (Sub City/Hopeless), in stores February.

Customer Reviews:

Very good stuff.......2007-04-26

I'm kinda corn-fused why some people are rating this so low? Sure, it sounds different then their previous releases. Sure it's a bit more "polished" then previous releases. But that's not to say that this isn't a darn fine slab of rock. Great writing, big hooks, lightning quick guitars. What's not to love? I'd give it 4 1/2 stars, but one doesn't exist, so 4 it is.

GFFG!!!!!!!!.......2006-11-14

The Gamblers rule, if this is an unknown fact to you, then you are either deaf, never heard them, or just dumb. If the first or last are the case, then you are screwed, if it's the second, then buy this record, and treat your ears the punk rock ear candy that is the Gamblers. An intense live act, that causes physical injury to all those on stage. Playing songs that will recall equal parts Rocket From The Crypt, AC DC, Radio Birdman, The Rip Offs, and other classic yesteryear punk rock, but make no mistake, this rock is all 100% Gamblers!

lost the edge.......2006-11-10

i have seen this band live about 5 times back during the "Something to Crow About" days. i must say they rocked the house like no other each time. In my opinion Something to Crow About is a five star album. on stage Mike Weibe used to make fun of Good Charlotte. On To the confusion of our enemies the riverboat gamblers sound more like good charlotte than themselves. wasted my money. maybe it's the new lineup changes. all three previous albums are better than this one.

High-energy punk rock.......2006-11-10

I first heard of the Riverboat Gamblers from the Warped Tour 2006 compilation CD. As soon as I heard "Don't Bury Me...I'm Still Not Dead" I knew that I had to own the CD.

"To The Confusion Of Our Enemies" is full of punk rck with attitude, but on the other hand doesn't take itself too seriously. "Don't Bury Me" is a high-speed ballad, "Biz Loves Sluts" is a thinly-veiled poke at Hollywood, and tracks such as "The Gamblers Try Their Hand At International Diplomacy" and "Unicorn Shave Your Horn" are just the band messing around and having a good time.

With a sound somewhere that punk and alternative rock lovers alike can appreciate, the "To The Confusion Of Our Enemeies" is a solid addition to any rocker's collection.

decent punk album.......2006-09-08

This is decidedly not as good as "Something to Crow About". Not as many hooks or "singalongs" as STCA had, which is disappointing. The songs aren't as memorable, which is unfortunate.
But that doesn't mean it's not worth the money. There are a few really great gems such as "Don't Bury Me... I'm Still Not Dead", "The Song We Used to Call 'Wasting Time'", and "Year of the Rooster", which has a bit of a throw back to 70's style punk.
All in all, it's good, but not great. Again, it's worth the money but don't expect it to be better or as good as STCA.

Average customer rating: How Is It Getting 5 Stars? congrats THIS IS AWESOME Great CD by a Great Band Lucky boys confusion - commitment

Commitment Lucky Boys Confusion Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Throwing the Game How to Get Out Alive Make a Sound Waste of Mind Stop the World ASIN: B0000DD52X Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

1. Champions Dub
2. Hey Driver
3. Broken
4. Mr. Wilmington
5. Beware
6. Commitment
7. Atari
8. Sunday Afternoon
9. Closer To Our Graves
10. Something To Believe
11. You Weren't There
12. Blame
13. South Union
14. Ordinary
15. Medicine And Gasoline
16. Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

How Is It Getting 5 Stars?.......2006-06-18

I'm not one to give many albums a 1 star. I can usually find some things I liked about it. I couldn't find enough on this album. I listened to it, expecting a fun record, following in the trend of 'Hey Driver'...geez was I wrong. The album offers nothing. It has that one song I just mentioned, which I should've just listened to on repeat for the time I used listening to the whole CD. I would've actually enjoyed it. I came extremely close to throwing this album out the window after I heard it all the way through. Worst song on here though is probably Mr. Wilimington. I've tried listeneing through the whole song many times, and it never seems to work. I always turn it off because it drives me nuts. The singing, I wasn't expecting anything good, just enough to work with the music, so bad vocals didn't really bother me. The music was terrible. Dare I compare them to The High Speed Scene for producing the worst album I've ever heard? I don't think I'd go that far, but it was pretty close. Do not waste your money or, more importantly, your time.

congrats.......2006-02-11

the three stars is only for the band and not the cd. i lovED lbc before this cd. now only one word really sticks out, hypocrites. congrats to the bossman, might as well be on trl.

THIS IS AWESOME.......2005-12-12

This is definately a great CD and a great band for anyone who likes those rock bands, but they do mix in elements of all the types of music out there, so almost anyone should like at least one of these songs.

I definately believe that if they really wanted to, LBC could become just as popular as any of those other bands out there, but because they do not stray from their topic of real life and life in their area, they just can't reach all auidiences, but those they do reach should praise them.

All the songs on this album are good, with favorites being Mr. Wilmington, Atari, Sunday Afternoon, South Union, and Ordinary. The bonus track is also good, being an extention of the first opening track, Champions Dub (you notice the same chorus in the songs, and a very similar rhythm)

With good music and great songs, I hope to see more albums by these guys, they RULE

Great CD by a Great Band.......2005-10-24

This is an excellent cd by Lucky Boys Confusion. They are a truly unique group that mixes it up and comes up with such great songs. Recommended listening: all of it.

Lucky boys confusion - commitment.......2005-10-23

Its not often that I give something in the pop-rock catagory a 5 star review, but "commitment" is more than worthy. Don't get me wrong, I like pop-rock, but it hasn't always been known for it's originality.

LBC's commitment isn't groundbreaking musically, but the hooks and melodies are what make this record so good. Each song has a strong sound, and none of them sound too similar to the next. For example, "sunday afternoon", "Atari" and "champion" are all at the opposite ends of pop-rock music, yet they don't sound out of place on the same record, written by the same band. Hint's of third-wave ska, reggae and punk can all be heard on "commitment", but they're all brought together by a strong pop sensible sound.

If bands like mest and fall out boy can become popular, than so can LBC. I bought this record early in 2005, and it still gets played to this day. usually when a band puts 15 songs on a record, things can get stale; but not with LBC's commitment. If you like the stuff coming outta chigaco these days, you should make yourself familar with LBC.

I. Champions dub...intro n/a
II. Hey driver...good first song, features aj popoff from Lit 4/5
III. Broken...(no comment) 4/5
IV. Mr. Wilmington...deep song about suicide sung in pop form. gotta love it 5/5
V. Beware...the closest thing to "pop-punk" on this record. very catchy, and wouldn't sound out of place on a dance-rock record 5/5
VI. Commitment...(no comment) 3/5
VII. Atari...a little formulaic sounding, but good 3/5
VIII. Sunday afternoon...A reggae, hip-hop style song. good ish 4/5
IX. Closer to our graves...morbid, but catchy. LBC can do songs like that 4/5
X. Something to believe...song about religion, or not having any, i guess 4/5
XI. You weren't there...(no comment) 3/5
XII. Blame...this song can get you pumped like no other on the record 5/5
XIII. South union...short and sweet acoustic song 4/5
XIV. Ordinary...(no comment) 4/5
XV. Medicine and gasoline...great closer, lots of energy 5/5
[HIDDEN TRACK I]...another reggae song, pretty okay 3.5/5

It would be very easy to give this record a 4, because that is what most of the songs average, but because this record never seems to get old, that makes it a 5. Get it today if you like pop-rock.

Average customer rating: Lucky Boys Rock! diverse power-pop Great CD Lucky Boy that I Listened i never got to be your fred astaire

Throwing the Game Lucky Boys Confusion Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Commitment How to Get Out Alive Playmate of the Year Waste of Mind Stop the World ASIN: B00005BC7W Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

1. Breaking Rules
2. 40/80
3. Fred Astaire
4. Bossman
5. Do You Miss Me [Killians]
6. Child's Play
7. Dumb Pop Song
8. Not About Debra
9. Saturday Night
10. Never Like This
11. 3 to 10/Cd's Caddy, Pt. 1
12. City Lights
13. One to the Right
14. Slip

Customer Reviews:

Lucky Boys Rock!.......2005-05-27

I have this cd and every song is great...especially when you're playing it at parties. I have seen them play live, and they are amazing. Although they are a Chicago band, many people elsewhere are also realizing how great they are. I have met them, and they also help manage/tour with a great group called 15 minutes late (AWESOME BAND!) also from the Chicago area. I just wish more people knew who LBC were...fred astaire, breaking rules, 40/80,saturday nite,city lights and one to the right are my favs on the album, but as a whole its worth having! I was just amazed at how well they performed these songs live. This is one band that I expect to see more of. I think they will get more a fan base and become more famous in the near future. Everyone should go out and get this album and Committment.

diverse power-pop.......2004-12-14

alright, lemmie just start by saying that this album isn't as good as their newest one. If you're only going to buy one LBC album, make it "commitment". However, if you already have commitment, get this one next...

Breaking Rules- Awesome, really catchy and very much a power-pop gem 5/5

40/80- The verses aren't my favorite, but the chorus is awesome. Its got kind of a reggae/ska feel, as does alot of the album 3.5/5

Fred Astare- Amazing 1,000,000/5

Bossman- Great verses, and a really catchy chorus. Features beenie man 4/5

Do you miss me- Great piano work in the begining, although I think I've heard the chorus somewhere before 3.5/5

Childs Play- The rapping sucks, but LBC would do away with that all together later on ;) 2/5

Dumb Pop Song- Fans of pop-punk will like this one ALOT. nuff' said 10/5

Not about debra- I'm not a huge fan of the verses, but LBC can write a chorus like nobodys business 4/5

Saturday Night- The guitar work reminds me alot of GC's on their first album. The verses are good, and the chorus is pretty solid too 4/5

Never like this- Short but sweet acoustic song 4/5

3 to 10- Song about gettin it on in the back seat. Awesome chorus, but the screaming at the end is a little annoying 3.5/5

City Lights- I'm not a huge ska fan, but this song has me sold. The horns just blend in so well with the chours that its amazing 5/5

One to the right- The chorus took a little while to grow on me, but when it did, I was singing right along 4/5

Slip- the first three minutes are good, but once the song stars moving into its "ska riffs", I lose all interest. 8 minutes is way too long for one song anyway 3/5

The reason why I call this album "diverse power-pop" is because it showcases many different styles. Some were good, like the reggae and ska, but others sucked a**, like the rapping. Honestly, I probably wouldn't even own "TTG" if it wasn't for the fact that my friend sold it to me (w/o the case) for 3 bucks. I'd recommend this album if you like music from bands like Mest, Goldfinger or LIT (tripping the light fantastic era)

Great CD.......2004-06-02

This is some real punk mixed with reggae sounds. Out of the South Side of Chicago, these guys are awesome. If you like bands like Goldfinger or other ska bands, then you'll like these guys.

Lucky Boy that I Listened.......2004-04-30

oh man, i've had this cd for about 2 years since i accidentally saw LBC in concert. i hadn't listened to the CD for about a year til i put it in my car this morning. i can't believe i went that long without hearing these guys jam. the sound is powerful and forces you to dance, the lyrics are deep and ask you to sing along. Everything about this cd makes me think about my life and how we're all the same and different at once. it's impossible to try and tell you, but they've got something like a year 2000s bob dylan poet with a sound that sings just as strong! buy now!

i never got to be your fred astaire.......2004-02-17

i got this cd like 4 years ago and i LOVE it. i listen to it all the time and its just awesome. even though it is one of their older cds, i would recomend that everyone buy it because it has so many different feels to it. you listen to one song to pump you up and another to ease your pain. there is something for everyone on this cd. and a major plus is that stubhy has an awesome voice. so what are you all waiting for? go out and get it..
ps. also buy commitment (the newest one) and growing out of it. they both rock my socks too!!!

Average customer rating: How bands like this fall under the radar is beyond me Love it. Cheesed-out mainstream mallpunk. Lucky boys are back They ARE alive!

How to Get Out Alive Lucky Boys Confusion Manufacturer: Reincarnate Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Throwing the Game Commitment The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me Growing Out of It In with the Out Crowd ASIN: B000FJA9O8 Release Date: 2006-06-20

Tracks:

1. The Struggle
2. Cigarettes
3. When Bad News Gets Worse
4. Like Rats from a Sinking Ship
5. Anything, Anything

Customer Reviews:

How bands like this fall under the radar is beyond me.......2007-02-15

The Good
A catchy arpeggio section followed by an infectious riff leads you into "The Struggle (Getting Out Alive)." The chorus has a great structure and flow to it, and Stubhy's melodic vocals are quite encapsulating. "Cigarettes" has both a rock radio and pop radio appeal to it. The lyrical sentiments are genuine and pure and the chord progression and guitar work are easy to grasp on to. Guitarist Adam and Joe mix things up on "When Bad News Gets Worse" as one lays down some chugga-chugga riffage, and the other leans on straight strumming. "Like Rats From a Sinking Ship" is just as frantic and you would imagine the scene would be on an actual ship disaster. It's all about and vocal melody and guitar riffage on "Anything, Anything (I'll Give You)."

The Bad
Nada

The Verdict
How bands like this fall under the radar is beyond me. With just five songs, Lucky Boys Confusion will grab your attention and have you glued to their energetic and melodic sound until it's all over.

Love it........2006-10-09

These guys give the best live shows, EVER. The album attempts to capture some of the pure electricity of their live performances and succeeds. The only problem is that it is not a full album, which is why i give 4 and not 5 stores. I WANT MORE!

Cheesed-out mainstream mallpunk........2006-08-07

If you're looking for the missing link between mallpunk and N Sync, this is it. Lucky Boys have always had a mainstream sound, but they used to be a bit more eclectic and punky. Sure, the songs are pleasant to listen to, but so is anything on corporate radio. This EP is simply, completely devoid of bite.

Lucky boys are back.......2006-06-29

I didn't know if I would see another album by these guys, but I have to say, now that "How To Get Out Alive" is sitting in my CD player... i'm more than happy.

This album brings Lucky Boys Confusion back to their roots, I can almost feel myself at their superb live shows that they put on. The Struggle is probably my favorite track, it's truly awesome!

Loved it! A+

They ARE alive!.......2006-06-27

Lucky Boys Confusion have returned, after the demise of Elektra records, with this self-released EP of 4 new LBC songs and a cover of Dramarama's classic "Anything, Anything". The songs have a slightly tougher edge than in the past but feature the same peppy snap fans have come to expect, with an even slicker production quality. Now, if the band are known for their bevy of memorable hooks, this new material will more than cement that sentiment. Each track playfully struts its way to a chorus fueled with a sweet melodic power few bands can match. This is as catchy as it gets folks. No sense in naming any titles either, as each track is a stand-out! And as usual, not a ballad is in sight here. Plus, there are no ska/hip-hop types stylings this time out either. So, the only drawback is the fact that it's NOT a full album, because this new release rises above anything the band has done previously. No confusion here, this is KILLER!

Average customer rating: And when they said "Come dancing," my sister always did Landmark Album by Kinks combines Personal Anguish, Social Commentary, and Innovative Sounds lots of fun and lots of poignancy--a Kinks masterpiece Solid hard rock with a bleak worldview Best Kinks CD on Arista

State of Confusion The Kinks Manufacturer: Velvel Records 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 Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Word of Mouth Give the People What They Want Sleepwalker Low Budget Misfits ASIN: B0002PUH9W Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. State of Confusion
2. Definite Maybe
3. Labour of Love
4. Come Dancing
5. Property
6. Don't Forget to Dance
7. Young Conservatives
8. Heart of Gold
9. Clichof the World (B Movie)
10. Bernadette
11. Don't Forget to Dance [Original Extended Edit][#][*]
12. Once a Thief [#][*]
13. Long Distance [*]
14. Noise [*]

Customer Reviews:

And when they said "Come dancing," my sister always did.......2007-07-30

The Kinks were already on a creative hot streak when "State Of Confusion" landed. "Give the People What They Want" had broken back on radio in a big way, and both "Low Budget" and "Misfits" had scored critically. The one place that the Arista Kinks hadn't yet Konqured was the fledgling world of music video.

"Come Dancing" obliterated that last hold-out. Both a clever video and an insanely catchy song, it shows Ray Davies' wit at its best. The follow-up single, the wistful "Don't Forget To Dance," was as romantic as "Come Dancing" was nostalgic. Those two songs were anomalies on a record that is pessimistic and unsettled on the majority of its songs.

Opening the album with a howl of pain or fear, "State Of Confusion" chronicles Ray's collapsing marriage. While cheeky, "Labour of Love" defines marriage as a "two-headed transplant" while mocking Jimi Hendrix' take on the Star Spangled Banner. "Property" dissects the mementos of a relationship with the withering couplet "we never needed them, but they've outlasted us."

Simple lifetime ennui also rears up allot. The title track rages against the everyday world of pressure, while "Definite Maybe" takes aim at petty bureaucracy. Even more viscous (and funny) is the "David Watts" inspired "Young Conservatives." The song also takes a dig at David Bowie to great effect. (Sadly, it also is dated now.) Davies' anger and frustration fuels the album, which sometimes makes the songs a bit off ("Heart Of Gold" and "Labour Of Love" seem to lack anything more than their disillusion as far as songs were concerned). As such, "State Of Confusion" is not quite as good as "Give The People What They Want," but it is superior to all the albums to follow -- and for that matter, "Sleepwalker" -- but be ready for a darker ride than the hits would lure you into expecting.

Landmark Album by Kinks combines Personal Anguish, Social Commentary, and Innovative Sounds.......2007-02-06

One thing that I greatly admire about Ray Davies - lead singer of The Kinks is that when it comes the music business, he isn't afraid to deviate from the formula. As a result of this, the Kinks became one of the most innovative bands of the Rock era. This is demonstrated on their 1980 landmark album "State of Confusion". This album would mark the peak of the comeback started by the Kinks in the late 1970s. On "State of Confusion" we would see Ray Davies integrate a combination of personal anguish (as a result of a broken marriage) and social commentary into the lyrics along with a potpourri of musical styles. The result would be an outstanding collection of tracks that stand the test of time.

There are really three phases to The Kinks. The Kinks started out in the 1960s as a "rebellious" group of rockers as part of the first British Invasion that would soon have a series of hits. I call this phase - "1960s Kinks". This phase goes from 1964-1971. "1960s Kinks" was a commercially successful period. Although this wasn't Punk Rock, many credit the style of the Kinks for becoming the strawman for the Punk Rock movement that would happen in the 1970s. It was during this period The Kinks were mysteriously banned from playing in the U.S.. The second phase is the "Rock Opera Phase" from 1972 to 1976. This was not a commercially successful phase for the Kinks. These concept/Rock Opera albums were not well received by the public, but eventually would be accepted by The Kinks fans. When the group made the switch to Arista Records, The Kinks went toward more of a Hard Rock/Rock Pop direction. This would start the third phase called "The Later Years" covering 1977 onward. There is a bunch of irony in this switch. The Kinks lost much of their popularity in the UK because this new style wasn't considered "in-step" with the UK's Punk Rock craze. However, The Kinks would suddenly become a major band in the U.S. - the very country where they were once banned from. During this time, even though The Kinks went in the Hard Rock direction, they showed that they could continue to ignore the "rulebook" for the music business by not going with the trends of that time (and basically doing things their own way).

Here is a review track by track:

"State of Confusion": The title of this song tells the story - it is someone who is in a "State of Confusion". The song has a hard-rock quality characteristic of the latter years of the Kinks. It also has an outstanding mantra quality to it. Listen to Davies integrate his own anguish when he sings "Should feel happy, should be glad. I'm alive and it can't bad."

"Definite Maybe": Jim Rodford's bass helps set the tone of this track very nicely while Mick Avory's drums are awesome throughout. This song has a new-wave quality to it. The title of this song "definite maybe" extends the theme of "State of Confusion". Great social commentary about the indecisiveness in society (and some nice humor when a computer indicates that Davies doesn't exist).

"Labour of Love": Pure commentary on marriage by Davies. Ray and Dave Davies provide some outstanding guitar in a dark Hendrix-sounding sample of "Here comes the bride."

"Come Dancing": This retro sounding song helped make this song radio-friendly for mainstream radio. This song has Ray Davies looking back to his childhood days. This song gives Ian Gibbons a chance to shine on keyboards.

"Property": This song is about breakup and divorce. No doubt a reflection of Ray Davies own personal life. This is a slow song that will grow on you.

"Don't Forget to Dance": This song shows Ray Davies with a Bryan Ferry-like crooning quality. This continues to tell more of Ray Davies personal anguish even though Davies sings this song as the one giving the "advice".

"Young Conservatives": A social commentary on the younger generation of the 1980s contrasted to the rebel days of the late 60s and early 70s.. Davies starts the song by saying "Have you heard, the revolution is over" and later says "Revolution used to be cool, now it's out of fashion". This song combines hard rock and punk elements.

"Heart of Gold": The Davies brothers shine on guitar again on this track. Davies explores the trials and tribulations of a girl growing up - yet she still has a "Heart of Gold". The bridge of "I couldn't understand your attitude..." is outstanding.

"Clichés of the World (B Movie)": This might be the album's forgotten gem. Great guitar intro to this song - and that continues throughout Davies compares those trite and overused things in life to a "B" movie.

"Bernadette": Dave Davies provides lead vocals on this track. The theme of brother Ray's personal anguish is evident as he sings "I don't want to leave you payin' all my debts; With that alimony, palimony, whatever it is you get". Almost reminds you of the Beatles' "Birthday" combined with some punk elements.

There are also four bonus tracks - all of which are outstanding. This includes an extended version of "Don't Forget to Dance". There is an unreleased track called "Once a Thief" that has a 60s beat to it - very catchy chorus. "Long Distance" and "Noise" are two songs that were released on a cassette version. "Long Distance" is a slow song that has Davies telling the story of being on the road in Australia. "Noise" combines retro-sounding rock elements with 80s hard rock elements - a terrific song.

The liner notes include lyrics to the original 10 songs and a write-up by Matt Resnicoff that tells the story of the Kinks during the "State of Confusion" period. All in all, this is an outstanding collection and truly a crown jewel in the Kinks' portfolio. Highly recommended.

lots of fun and lots of poignancy--a Kinks masterpiece.......2006-03-11

Originally released in May of 1983, "State of Confusion" is a superb Kinks album. Ray Davies, like usual, wrote all of the songs on the album (including all the bonus tracks on the 1999 & 2004 Velvel Records reissues), and he's absolutely on top of his songwriting game with a seemingly endless supply of great songs up his sleeve. Also like usual, Ray produced the album himself, and did an excellent job, keeping the use of synthesizers in check, and the band sounds wonderfully inspired throughout.

The Kinks really rock it out on many of the songs. The hook-heavy title track is a dynamic rocker with excellent backing vocal harmonies. "Definite Maybe" is wonderfully cartoonish with bracing guitar chords and highly amusing lyrics about getting the runaround in daily life with no one giving a damn. "Cliches Of The World (B Movie)" is a a captivating epic about a man who feels crippled by the day-to-day routine of his life and dreams about being taken away to some utopian galaxy, featuring Ray's unforgettable raging cries of "just an illusion!". The high-energy, uptempo "Young Conversatives" is super fun with its biting and sarcastic lyrics, plus the sudden and hilarious referencing of the Kinks' own "David Watts" at 1:32 of the song. The bluesy mid-tempo rocker "Bernadette", a song left over from the "Give The People What They Want" era, puts a standard rock 'n' roll riff to excellent use, plus it offers us some more biting lyrics, and Dave's lead vocal is spirited even if it's a bit off-key. "Labour Of Love" is admittedly a little weak--the lyrics, about how couples can become their own worst enemies, are kind of thin--but it's still reasonably catchy and entertaining, with an intro that consists of Dave Davies doing an amusing take on "Here Comes The Bride" that deliberately recalls Hendrix's famous Woodstock performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner".

Of course, there's also the reflective "Come Dancing", an irresistibly catchy, music hall-tinged pop-rocker that was a big time hit for the group. "Property" is an affecting ballad about what's left behind after a long-term relationship is over--it has a real understated power to it, with tender vocals from Ray and excellent use of Vocoder. "Don't Forget To Dance" is a slow-paced, atmospheric ballad with lyrics that try to give encouragement to a lonely, ageing woman--some of the lyrics feel badly forced, but it's still a really pretty and touching song. The excellently tuneful "Heart Of Gold" is an uptempo, country-tinged pop-rocker with jangly electric guitars and curiously affectionate lyrics which, as with "Come Dancing", seem to be written about one of Ray's sisters; it's marred a tad by Dave's somewhat sloppy vocal harmonizing on the choruses, but it's a minor gripe.

As usual with a Kinks album, there is some definite borrowing going on (whether or not Ray was conscious of it is another story). This applies especially to "Don't Forget To Dance"--it sounds extremely similar to the Kinks' own "Misfits", plus it borrows that 7 note piano/ vocal melody from the Rolling Stones' "She's A Rainbow" note-for-note. "Definite Maybe" seems to largely borrow its verse melody from the Yardbirds' "Over Under Sideways Down". "David Watts" gets heavily referenced in "Young Conservatives", not just at the aforementioned 1:32, but even more so on the ending. I just can't help but point this stuff out.

Making the proceedings even more worthwhile are the bonus tracks. The "original extended edit" of "Don't Forget To Dance" has minor but interesting differences compared to the album version. "Once A Thief" is a snappy, bluesy rocker with an irresistibly catchy chorus. "Long Distance" (which originally appeared on the cassette version of the album, but not the vinyl) is a gorgeous, wistful ballad--it's an easy-rolling, masterfully-crafted mid-tempo story-song spiked with soaring cries of the title. The disc closes in fun fashion with "Noise"--sure the lyrics are pretty trivial, but the chorus is undeniably catchy, and there's also an Eastern-flavor that crops up which is intriguing and effective.

All in all, a superb disc from one of the most compulsively appealing (i.e. best) bands ever--this ranks as a must-have for any serious listener.

Solid hard rock with a bleak worldview.......2006-03-04

"Come Dancing" and "Don't Forget to Dance" surely won the Kinks a lot of new fans in the '80s, but I'd be willing to bet that a lot of those new fans were blindsided by the album those two singles hail from. "State of Confusion" largely continues in the vein of "Give the People What They Want": jagged, abrasive hard rock.

The stabbing guitar and blaring synth of the opening title track set the tone for the rest of the album: harsh and bleak. Between anthemic choruses, Ray Davies paints a picture of a life falling apart one step at a time. Other standout tracks include the stark ballad "Property" and the upbeat, sentimental "Heart of Gold" which almost sounds like it belongs on an entirely different record. The album climaxes with the driving "Cliches of the World," a compellingly bizarre alien abduction fantasy, before finishing out with the retro stomper "Bernadette" featuring great tag-team vocals from both Davies brothers.

A couple of unappealing tracks ("Labour of Love," "Young Conservatives") keep "SOC" from reaching the level of "GTPWTW" and "Word of Mouth," but it's still a solid '80s offering from the Kinks. Recommended.

Best Kinks CD on Arista.......2004-10-21

This is the perfect starting point for discovering the Kinks 1980's output. This new SACD stereo (not multi-channel) CD boasts excellent sound quality, especially on a SACD player. The Kinks as a band have never sounded better. The production is as good as it ever gets for the Kinks. Ray Davies songwriting is in top form. A couple of mediocre songs don't detract from a CD filled with top shelf Davies musings. It was a troubling period of time for Davies, personally and professionally and the songs capture that "confusion" very well. The addition of the 3 bonus songs is what elevates this Cd overall from a 4-1/2 stars to a 5 star. No better indication of Davies' confusion during this time period is trying to understand how he could have possibly left these songs off the original issue. Buy it, crank it up to 11 and enjoy a great Kinks classic!

Average customer rating: Spacemen 3's masterpiece debut album; bracingly powerful minimalist rock Losing Touch With my Mind Different... Wildly uneven but amiable debut PULLS MY BRAAAIIIIYNE TOGETHER

Sound of Confusion Spacemen 3 Manufacturer: Taang Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Recurring Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space Lazer Guided Melodies Spacemen 3 & The Birth of Spiritualized Pure Phase ASIN: B000000EU7 Release Date: 1994-06-17

Tracks:

1. Losing Touch With My Mind
2. Hey Man
3. Rollercoaster
4. Mary Anne
5. Little Doll
6. 2.35
7. D.D. Catastrophe
8. Walking With Jesus
9. Rollercoaster
10. Feel So Good
11. 2.35 (Demo)

Customer Reviews:

Spacemen 3's masterpiece debut album; bracingly powerful minimalist rock.......2006-01-25

During 1984-1985, Spacemen 3 were playing live gigs in their local area of Rugby, England, and they made numerous demo recordings. Their official debut album, "Sound of Confusion", was recorded and mixed during a 5 day stint in the first half of 1986, and was released in July of that year on Pat Fish's Glass Records. Despite Sonic Boom himself being notoriously unhappy with the results, specifically in regard to Bob Lamb's mixing of the album, "Sound of Confusion" is a flat-out masterpiece that doesn't sound at all compromised.

The album is wickedly bracing, with a powerful guitars-cranked-up-to-11 sound on basically every track, and yet, when you mix in the consistently booming, Velvet Underground-style tribal-flavored drumming, the album manages to simultaneously have a mellow, trance-inducing quality. To give some perspective, this is a definite touchstone for My Bloody Valentine's 1991 album "Loveless". "Sound of Confusion", however, is the better album.

The first 7 tracks on this CD are the ones that constituted the original "Sound of Confusion" album. Spacemen 3 nod to their influences with devastating covers of the Stooges' "Little Doll" and the 13th Floor Elevators' "Rollercoaster", as well as a drastically revamped, fuzzed-out version of Juicy Lucy's "Just One Time" (retitled "Mary Anne"). Spacemen 3 make each of these cover songs their own. The Stooges' original version of "Little Doll" is pretty great in its own right, but the Spacemen's version here eclipses it; and as for "Rollercoaster" and "Mary Anne", each of them are vastly superior to the originals. The more-or-less one-chord "O.D. Catastrophe", which deliberately recalls the Stooges "T.V. Eye", is a perfectly fitting, spine-chilling, feedback-soaked album closer. The frenzied, stomping garage rocker "2.35"; the Otis Redding-inspired "Hey Man" (aka "Amen"); and the album-opening declaration "Losing Touch With My Mind" are all superb tracks as well.

The two most prominent members throughout Spacemen 3's existence were Sonic Boom and Jason Pierce. Pierce, who is probably more widely known for his subsequent band Spiritualized, handles all of the vocals on the original album, and his vocals are absolutely perfect for the material--check out his sly, insinuating performance on "Little Doll", or his primal screams and wails at the end of each chorus on "Rollercoaster".

Like the Spacemen 3 in general, this debut album manages to be incredibly deriviative and yet startlingly original all at once.

The 1994 CD issue of "Sound of Confusion" on the Taang! label makes this already essential album even more valuable by adding on the entirety of the 12-inch "Walkin' With Jesus" single which was originally released in November of '86. It starts off with the full-throttle, fast-paced, grinding version of the title track. It's followed by a jaw-droppingly powerful, doom-laden re-recording of "Rollercoaster" that's even more haunting than the album version; okay, so it does run on longer than it needs to at 17+ minutes, with over half of its duration consisting of Jason playing lead guitar over a one-note jam--the version on the "Singles" CD which removes 3+ minutes worth of this is more manageable--but this is ultimately nitpicking. The EP closes with the only truly mellow song on the entire disc, an arresting version of "Feel So Good" with Sonic and Jason alternating back and forth between vocal lines as they would also do on the version that appears on the 1987's "The Perfect Prescription" album.

In closing, a HUGE thumbs up to the Taang! label for an absolutely superb job with this CD. Packed with spellbinding music, no serious music fan can go wrong with this disc from Spacemen 3, one of the most important and underrated bands of all time.

Losing Touch With my Mind.......2005-08-08

This is the best starting point for those wishing to find the fuzzy, drugged out, blissful noise blues that is Spacemen 3. "Losing Touch With my mind" is my favorite shoegazer anthem with its fried lyrics, wall of noise, and old school blues guitar riff dragging the song along. The cd is worth the price for this song alone! "Hey man" and a cover of the Stooges drone classic "Little doll" show the Spacemen's soul side and the noisy jangle of "Mary Anne" is addictive. "Rollercoaster" and "O.D. catastrophe" are extended dronefests (the latter of which is a take on the Stooges "TV Eye", punctuated with noisy guitar squalls, and druggy lyrics. Personally, I like the version of "2:35" on For All The F#*$ed Up Children, but the 2 included here are alright and represent a certain point in the bands development of their sound. Loose and stoned fun!

Different..........2004-01-18

essentially along the same lines as the review Aaron made in 2002, if you're at all interested in Spiritualized or the Perfect Perscription and Playing with Fire albums, then thi album is NOT for you.

While I admit it has its moments, the album could've definately been enhanced by stripping back some of the needless overdubs that either hinder or just reduce the songs to cheesiness. The early version of Walking with Jesus is interesting as it more prominantly displays their Suicide influence. Other than that, the version that appears on The Perfect Perscription is the pinnacle version of the song.

The 17 minute version of Rollercoaster, which piqued my interest in buying the album because of the great live version found on the Performance album, is less thrilling than I thought ti would be. It's essentially a one-track demo recording that never really takes off and has EXTREMELY cheesey and obviously tacked on samples of rollercoaster noises at the begining and end of the track, all of which makes the track difficult to sit through...

All in all, it's not a bad release, but a very difficult one. It should also be noted that both Pierce and Kember prefered the takes of this album as heard on the Taking Drugs to Make Music to Take Drugs To album.

Wildly uneven but amiable debut.......2002-08-07

If the consumer comes to 'sound of confusion' after hungrily consuming the spacemen's more pulchritudinous later efforts, or spiritualized's wildly successful inroads into baroque pop, then what is almost readily necessitated by this album is a rapid shift in priorities. A number of things, then, have to be said about this:

1. Although jason pierce sings most of it, this album bears absolutely no resemblance whatsoever to anything spiritualized ever did. If your favorite spacemen songs are the long, quiet bliss-outs, you will find this record immensely unsatisfying. It isnt the least bit pretty - all of the songs are essentially constructed out of the same three slightly uptuned power chords repeated at different intervals with as high a volume as was permitted by the boys' fragile amps and surf guitars. It isnt the least bit soothing; in fact, it's one of the most corrosive records of the eighties, if not the most corrosive. Half of these songs are furious uptempo rockers, and the other half are slow-burning, acidic dirges. Jason pierce had little to do with the writing or arranging; his place was more to sing and contribute the consistently good lead guitar.

2. This is essentially a covers record. Although four of its seven tracks (on the initial release) were credited to the spacemen, in this phase of their career (carrying on to 'perfect prescription') most of their original material simply fastened new lyrics to old proto-punk numbers or traditional songs. Therefore 'hey man' is a loose derivation of 'amen', '2.35' is simply a copy of the rolling stones' 'citadel', and 'OD Catastrophe' is a ridiculous attempt to graft new words onto the stooges' 'TV eye' and take credit for it. The only new track is 'losing touch with my mind', and I use the term 'new' loosely because I simply dont know who it's taken from.

3. Virtually all of the songs are in the same key, volume level, and time signature. The boys were still very young and had a lot to learn about songcraft and dynamics. Consequently, while thrilling in small doses, this album is rather tough to swallow all the way through, especially in taang's expanded edition, for sale here.

4. This isnt nearly as good as the spacemen's later records. Perfect Prescription is still the best place to start, and their most legitimate claim to any level of >importance <.

5. The bonus tracks are an extremely mixed bag. We're given the contents of the 'walking with jesus' EP, an adjoining single between this album and 'Perfect Prescription', and the version of the title track on the former record was an awful eighties punk-rock song bearing no significant resemblance to what eventually turned up on the perfect prescription in glistening, gorgeous form. Other tracks from that EP include a needless 17-minute version of 'Rollercoaster' (a thirteenth floor elevators song delivered in fine form on the original LP) and demo versions of 'Feel So Good' and '2.35' that are not significantly different than the ultimately released ones.

Anyway, what this all translates to is an enjoyable record for droneheads like myself. However exciting though it may be for some as a glimpse into the beginnings of the spacemen 3, this author admits that to most listeners this album will be a laxative rather than an opiate.

PULLS MY BRAAAIIIIYNE TOGETHER.......2001-05-20

This is one of my all-time fave fuzz/drone albums, and it's my fave SPACEMEN 3 CD. (PLAYING WITH FIRE comes second). When my head feels shredded and out of step with the time/space continuim , I listen to this CD for hours and the drone soothes the shattered mind, and the SPACEMEN 3 DO "Walk With Jesus" because this CD heals! It's also really cool when one is feeling good! The Brits do this the best (see My Bloody Valentine, Jesus & Mary Chain, but check out the NEW CD by USA band (!) BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB - all of the above plus some actual melodies on most of the tracks)

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5. Cuba Dos Epocas [Original recording remastered]
6. Cuban Latin Club
7. Dancemania 80's [Import]
8. Daniel Santos Con Conjunto Clasico
9. De la Mata!!
10. El Dueto Consentido de Mexico

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Right At Home

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Wanderland [Import]

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Verdi: Otello [Import]

Up All Night

Un Borracho Sin Futuro

Waiting

TWO

World of Wellness, Vol. 2 [Import]

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Time Brings About a Change - A Floyd Dixon Celebration