Indestructible [Import]

1. Hijo de Obatala

2. Diablo

3. Yo Tengo un Amor

4. Familia

5. Orquesta

6. Llanto de Cocodrilo

7. Ay No

8. Indestructible

Indestructible,Ray Barretto,Fania,Latin,Latin Jazz,Salsa,Tropical

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Average customer rating: Indestructible? Awesome... great album A little Destructible get over it

Indestructible Rancid Manufacturer: Epitaph ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music American Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rebels | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: ...And Out Come The Wolves Life Won't Wait Rancid Let's Go Rancid ASIN: B0000AI44R Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

1. Indestructible
2. Fall Back Down
3. Red Hot Moon
4. David Courtney
5. Start Now
6. Out of Control
7. Django
8. Arrested in Shanghai
9. Travis Bickle
10. Memphis
11. Spirit of '87
12. Ghost Band
13. Tropical London
14. Roadblock
15. Born Frustrated
16. Back Up Against the Wall
17. Ivory Coast
18. Stand Your Ground
19. Otherside

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Where Rancid's eponymous 2000 album saw the band attempting to re-seize the moral high ground by aping the hardcore sound of the early 1980s, Indestructible is a return to the eclectic mix of their own breakthrough album And Out Come the Wolves. Thus "Red Hot Moon" and "Memphis" are melancholy, Clash-inspired grooves, "Arrested in Shanghai" and "Back Up Against the Wall" are melodic pop rock, while "Out of Control" and "Born Frustrated" are screaming punk assaults. Their politics, naturally, remain sound, as evinced by "Ivory Coast" and the anti-violence anthem "Spirit of '87". --Dominic Wills

Album Description

Rancid, one of rock's most influential indie bands of the 90s, finally makes its major-label debut with indestructible, it's first album in three years. 19 tracks packaged in digipak format. Hellcat. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Indestructible?.......2007-03-15

In spite a bigger production than before and distribution to Warner Bros., "Indestructible" is very much a Rancid record. And pretty much every sound you enjoyed from them is on here. It's not even that bad a starting point from the band. It wasn't intentional, but this was my first full album from the band (found this one at a local library). I enjoyed the variety of the tracks and the band's energy and execution through the record. There is even a few songs that show a more mature side of the group that wasn't even so much present on the predecessors.

How you enjoy the record will depend on what type of fan you are. If you were disappointed that LP5 was not enough in the more ska route of "Life," then I think you may find this as a slight redemption. However you slice it though, to say the whole thing's aggressive and/or the whole thing's soft is very much wrong. They do both of these things and more on the record.

The record starts (title tracks) and ends ("Otherside") with a bang. The first track in particular is one of their greatest songs ever written and performed. Then elsewhere you get some nice ska on the likes of "Red Hot Moon," hardcore on tracks like the awesome "Out of Control," and you'll be singing along with catchy tracks like "Spirit of '87" and "Born Frustrated," even with the politic-themed lyrics in both. The pop-rock tracks in "Start Now" and "Arrested in Shanghai" are something I hadn't heard before in Rancid, even after going through their back catalog. It adds a nice melodic side to them and is not totally edgeless, either.

Admittedly, there are a few tracks that they could've done without on the record, even if none were terrible. But they are sub-par tracks nonetheless. "Memphis" sounds just a bit too much like a re-hash "Journey to the End of East Bay" from their "...wolves" album, and I'd rather listen to that album if I were to listen to that song. "Roadblock" does nothing for me and is kind of boring.

Some people will argue that this is the band's weakest recording. I don't know about that, they haven't ever made less than a four-star album by my standards, so I guess I'd feel as though I were splitting hairs on that one. I think I like it a bit more than the eponymous debut though. This album has more mmph that that one didn't always have.

Awesome..........2006-12-20

This is quite possibly Rancid's finest work. The musical depth and variety of this album is second only to Life Won't Wait. It takes you on a journey, with twists and turns of musical inspiration. I've been a Rancid junkie since I was 11 years old, almost 5 years later I can still listen to all of their stuff over and over and never be sick of it. Rancid is the kind of band that has music for any mood. If you're up for smashing things and running amuck, their first album is awesome. Feel like hearing about life on the street and friends of Rancid? Let's Go works there. Want an all around punk masterpeice? ...And Out Come the Wolves. Need some reggae? Life Won't Wait. Wanna go skate? Rancid 2000...Indestructable is an album you can really listen to and just soak the music in. Indestructable is some of Rancid's best.

great album.......2006-12-11

this isn't so much a punk record as it is a soulful and truly redeeming rock album. It seems like these guys were inspired by Lou Reed's "New York", but I could be wrong. I couldn't believe someone here actually thinks the Dropkick Murphies and Flogging Molly are "real" punk bands. I wouldn't call this "real" punk, or really even "punk" at all so much as just good rock music. for real punk, try listening to the Virus(RIP), Defiance, Cro-mags,lower class brats, the adicts, black flag, minor threat, the aplicators(pop candy, but still decent all-chick band), XXXdeathstarXX(hardcore), the scapegoats(johnson county's finest, and personal friends of mine), the unseen, old Varukers, GG Alline(america's most sincere transgressive artist and advocate of hate and misanthropy- RIP),etc...early norwegian black metal is also pretty cool because it embodies the DIY attitude, abrasive low-fi recording, and true hardcore values i.e. mayhem, darkthrone, and emperor.

A little Destructible.......2006-10-15

Rancid has never made a bad album. But this is not Rancid's best album. Everything is (as I'm sure you've heard) very poppy. And it continues Rancid's experimental style which makes them such a brilliant band. It's not my favorite album but other than that it's okay (thus the 3/5).

get over it.......2006-10-10

reading some peoples reviews on various items (including this album) just makes me realize how incredibly quick people are to judge a band based on their actions and not their music. first off i'd like to point out that rancid never actually signed an official recording contract with warner brothers. THey simply signed a distro deal. but that's besides the point..any band (or any person for that matter) that trys to say that they wouldn't wanna as much money as they could for doing what they love they are liars trying to garnish "punk points". I actually really liked this record. YOU cannot deny that "red hot moon" and "tropical london" are incredibly catchy. yes this album does have a bit more poppier feel to it then their previous work. But, I think this album is such a refreshing sound after the dissapoint of 2000. plus there's a song on here about "django" (the movie not that fat "mc" from skinnerbox). Oh, one last note. I have never really understood why people criticize album covers when writing revues.

Average customer rating: Prolific Praise is not enough. Classic Hits of South African Pop The Blues of South Africa Africa Rocks Out=;-] One of The Greats of the 80s

The Indestructible Beat of Soweto Various Artists Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Homeland: A Collection of Black South African Music Tsotsi South African Legends Kwaito: South African Hip Hop Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony ASIN: B000000DW2 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Can You Pay Lobola For Me - Udokotela Shange Namajaha
2. Daughter In Law - Nelcy Sedibe
3. Fair Fight - Umahlathini Nabo
4. The Man In The Black Coat - Amaswazi Emvelo
5. The Stream Of Music - Mahlathini, Nezintombi, Zomgqashiyo & The Makgona Tsohle Band
6. We Will Get Them - Udokotela Shange Namajaha
7. Leave Him Alone - Moses Mchunu
8. Just Stop And Listen - Amaswazi Emvelo
9. We Are Waiting For You - Nganeziyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso
10. I Have Made Up My Mind - Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgoashiyo
11. Joyce No.2 - Johnson Mkhalali
12. Here Is The Money - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Amazon.com

This is possibly one of the most important collections of South African music to be released off the continent. Before Paul Simon, Sting, and Peter Gabriel started their explorations and exploitations of African music, this stunning set of music was already out there showing the world how it was done in South Africa's townships. Now well-known names like Ladysmith Black Mambazo (before they did candy commercials) and the growling Mahlathini were given their first international hearing. But the real gems are the sounds we never got to hear on Graceland: the raw mandolin and fiddle of Moses Mchunu, the wonderful jive vocals of Amaswazi Emvelo, the loping swing in the voice of Nancy Sedibe, and the fat guitar grooves of Johnson Mkhalali and his band. The collection is a gem, a representation of what was happening on the radio and in the dance clubs of Soweto in the late 1970s and early 1980s, as mbaqanga swept through the country and took everyone with it. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

Prolific Praise is not enough........2007-03-13

Amazing. Brilliant. Charming. Dazzling. Edifying.
Fantastic. Grand. Heroic. Incredible. Jubilant. Kingly. Lovely. Magnificent. Noble. Outstanding. Peerless. Quintessential. Rapturous. Sublime. Terrific. Unique. Vigorous. Wonderful. Xylophonic (kinda). Yellow (at least that guy's pants on the cover). Zigguratworthy (that is, to be revered atop such a structure).

Well, Paul Simon ain't nothin' to me, but this album absolutely ranks among the most amazing and adored of all my collection, which is prodigious.

Dig it!

And please dance, or there's really something wrong with you. Go see a doctor. Or a priest...

Classic Hits of South African Pop.......2007-01-07

One of the first compilations of South African pop released in the US, this CD introduced a whole generation to the marvels of Afro-pop. It was also the first of the 'Indestructible Beat of Soweto' series, which went on to showcase the incredible diversity, vibrancy and raw emotion of South African pop. Even today, more than a decade later, this CD is still has an essential place in any collection of African music worthy of the name. Township, Jive, Mbaqanga. Whatever you call it, this stuff presents a snapeshot of the early music pop music scene amongst the Zulu, Swazi and Sotho. Naturally, Ladysmith Black Mambazo makes an appearance in this compilation, but so do a number of less familiar, but equally talented artists, such as Mahalathini Nezintombi Zomgoashiyo, Umahlathini Nabo, Amaswazi Emvelo, Johnson Mkhalali, and many others. It may seem a bit dated today, with many new artists, innovations and styles that have come and gone in South Africa since this CD first came out, but the 'Indestructible Beat of Soweto' series is still pretty essential. If your a fan of African music and don't own this, you should be ashamed of yourself. Go out an buy a copy now. And if you've just become interested in African music, perhaps after listening to Paul Simon's 'Graceland' (which introduced many western listeners to South African pop), then this is a great CD to start with.

The Blues of South Africa.......2006-10-18

Are you looking to graduate from Graceland? Like many folks I became hooked on the sound of Soweto from Paul Simons great album Graceland. I've found the Indescructible Beat of Soweto to be much more real and gritty. Every culture has their hardships, joys, and sorrows. Every culture sings about them. This is just the Blues with a different beat. Buy this album. You will not be disapointed.

Africa Rocks Out=;-].......2006-07-22

I have listened to this album since the 80's & it continues to be a true classic from its time in history. If you like upbeat danceable worldbeat music YOU WILL LOVE this music. Peace & Enjoy , Stephan

One of The Greats of the 80s.......2005-02-06

Arguably one of the most monumental collection of world music ever recorded paints a sound scope of Soweto heritage so profoundly moving, it will make you weep. It soars and swirls and educates and dances within realms of diversity and poetry. The artists range in style and dialect, sketching a portrait of historic musical significance. Hearing such a tapestry, one could understand why Paul Simon explored [and Sting and Peter Gabriel exploited] his own pop aesthetic. At the risk of hyperbole mixed in for dramatic effect/affect, I will state that this album is a wonder to behold - an absolute must own for any human being who cares one iota about what music could/should/would be. Or what music is. My grade: A+

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Indestructible Ray Barretto Manufacturer: Fania / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rican/Struction Crime Pays El Gigante del Teclado Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound, Vol. 5 A Que Viva La Musica ASIN: B000ETRCIK Release Date: 2006-04-11

Tracks:

1. Hijo de Obatal
2. Diablo
3. Yo Tengo un Amor
4. Familia
5. Orquesta
6. Llanto de Cocodrilo
7. Ay No
8. Indestructible

Average customer rating: a great ep,worth 7 bucks! A great EP A sampler disc with a few good gems. Worth the money A single before the album?

Indestructible Object They Might Be Giants Manufacturer: Barsuk ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | 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: The Spine They Got Lost Holidayland Mink Car Factory Showroom ASIN: B0001LYEUU Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. Am I Awake
2. Memo To Human Resources
3. Au Contraire
4. Ant
5. Caroline, No

Amazon.com

After a couple of projects aimed into the children's market, (No! and the book/CD Bed, Bed, Bed), They Might Be Giants bring forth an EP that both connects with the aforementioned works as well as their previous "adult" work, Mink Car. Let it also be said that their music from the outset has been quite child-friendly, while their songs specifically for children work just fine on most parents as well, eschewing anything cloying for a slightly milder version of the fractured poetics found in their surrealist wordplay.

Indestructible Objectis in that classic mold of an EP meant to appease and tease prior to the appearance of a full-length disc. Four new songs are appended with a live rendition of Brian Wilson's "Caroline, No." As the two Johns (Linnell and Flansburgh) grow into middle age, the existentialism that has always empowered their finest songs has fully flowered. The enduring magic of their music is the way in which they imbue happy ditties with magical and sweetly alluring melancholy. --David Greenberger

Album Description

During their 20-year career, Brooklyn's art-rock pioneers, college rock kings, prolific musical stuntmen, and pop icons have inspired two generations of discerning music listeners. "Indestructible Object" contains four originals that emphasize the band's serious songwriting prowess, plus a beautiful cover of The Beach Boys' "Caroline, No".

Customer Reviews:

a great ep,worth 7 bucks!.......2006-07-18

its an awesome ep!

am i awake is the best tmbg song in a long time!

am i awake?-5/5
memo to human resources-5/5
au contraire-5/5
ant-5/5
caroline,no-4/5

A great EP.......2004-07-30

First, I'd like to point out that EPs are supposed to be short. Second, I'd like to point out that this is a great one. Not a single song on this EP is lacking, and it gives us a serious look into the direction that their sound is going. It gives you also a great sampling of their latest album with "Au Contraire" and "Memo to Human Resources". This is a fun CD to have, especially if you're a TMBG fanatic like me. Don't expect an hour-long venture, however, because that's not what this is.

1. Am I Awake- 5/5 (#1 song of the album)
2. Memo To Human Resources- 5/5
3. Au Contraire- 4/5
4. Ant- 4/5
5. Caroline, No- 4/5

A sampler disc with a few good gems........2004-07-23

This mini-album is worth it just for the cover of the Beach Boys tune on track five. The first two tracks are 100% pure quality TMBG. Tracks three and four stood out as a tad too silly in comparison to the other three tracks on the album, but are also good, even if a touch out-of-place among the others. A must-have for the unique tracks and well-priced for the limited running time.

Worth the money.......2004-07-03

As has been previously said,

1. Au Contraire: Good song
2. Memo to Human Resources: Good song
3. Ant: Previously released on the Istanbul (Not Constantinople) single, but reworked, more jazzy instrumentation, outrageous solo at the end, with Hail To The Chief added in the President line, and some different lyrics. Can be heard mostly on Gigantic.
4. Caroline, No: Good song
5. Am I Awake?: Good song

Overall value: 4 new songs and one reworking make this worth the price of admission.

A single before the album?.......2004-06-30

Oh well! I guess they were just giving us a preview. Anyway, this EP is great! Am I Asleep is a catchy kind of techno song that I've listened to over and over. Too bad it's not on their new album.Look up "The Spine" next. Memo to Human Resources is supposedly a sad song about suicide. It is nice, but gets old after awhile. Au Contraire is a great song, the second best on the EP. Has a lot of celebrity mentions and made my dad laugh. (I don't know why.) Ant is a remake of a mellow song that they had made earlier. This version of the song is better. Caroline, no is a Beach Boys cover and is also better than the original.

Overall, a really great EP! My uncle dubbed it, "addictive".

Average customer rating: Could have been a major comeback CD for the Four Tops...

Indestructible The Four Tops Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DOQT Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Indestructible
2. Change of Heart
3. If Ever a Love There Was
4. Sun Ain't Gonna Shine
5. Next Time
6. Loco in Acapulco
7. Are You With Me?
8. I'm Only Wounded
9. When You Dance
10. Let's Jam

Customer Reviews:

Could have been a major comeback CD for the Four Tops..........2007-01-11

By the time The Four Tops joined Arista Records in 1988, they had not scored any major hit for a while. This album was their (purported) comeback CD--but it (sadly) just didn't happen. Granted, Levi Stubbs' lead vocals are as soulful and powerful as ever and most of the songs are superbly produced. "Let's Jam", "Loco In Acapulco" and the duet with Aretha Franklin ("If Ever A Love There Was") are highlights but the entire CD is almost as good as anything The Four Tops recorded for Motown prior to 1972. Although Arista boss Clive Davis is credited as Executive Producer this album was poorly promoted and was not the big hit it deserved to be.

Average customer rating: Indestrucible lineup! Solid! But not indispensable Essential hardbop at its best! Prime Blakey, Prime Blue Note

Indestructible Art Blakey Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Free for All A Night in Tunisia Buhaina's Delight The Witch Doctor Moanin' ASIN: B0000AC8N3 Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

1. The Egyptian
2. Sortie
3. Calling Miss Khadija
4. When Love Is New
5. Mr. Jin
6. It's A Long Way Down

Customer Reviews:

Indestrucible lineup!.......2007-03-30

Call it a labor of love, but trying to fatten the collection of one of your favorite artists, especially in the prolific world of jazz, is exausting at the least. Being a huge Blakey fan, I struggle knowing that I have only 4 of his releases in my collection, and even worse is that my ears haven't been privy to the remainder of his catalog. I'm working on it though, and AB's smoking 1964 sextet session "Indestructible" is my latest addition. The thing I love about Blue Note releases is exactly why I picked this up. The lineups are as varied and interchangeable as puzzle pieces. Masters of their respective instruments. Blakey has put together a powerful cluster featuring a rare 3 horn overtone. Therein lies the swing as AB and the brass section provide the backbone for the uptempo tracks. Especially the opener "The Egyptian." Don't sleep on Cedar and Workman (who is absolutely one of my top 3 Bassists) as both contribute heartily as well. I still don't think I've found or heard that ultimate Blakey piece yet. (Roots And Herbs being my current #1) But unless I win the lottery tomorrow, I'll have fun searching til then.

Solid!.......2007-02-02

Some of the most ambitious hard bop albums of the 1950s-60s were produced by Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers; although perhaps not quite as good as some of his earlier albums, this release from 1964 offers some exciting and demanding hard bop performances. Blakey always managed to assemble the best players in his various Messenger bands, and Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, and Wayne Shorter are at the top of their game here. Trumpeter Morgan is especially fine. His solo on his own blues waltz CALLING MISS KHADIJA is superb, and the short solo he takes on the Wayne Shorter feature WHEN LOVE IS NEW almost steals the show from Shorter. The agitated theme on THE EGYPTIAN is reinforced by a relaxed 16-bar release that makes for very compelling music. Blakey, as usual, is solid on the drums and draws out the best from everyone. A most enjoyable set from Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.

But not indispensable.......2006-09-15

The Blue Note studio was especially hospitable to Art during the early sixties, and the cast assembled for this session seemed to strike a responsive chord with listeners over the course of a dozen or more albums, with the main variable being the trumpet chair, alternating between Freddie Hubbard and Lee Morgan. Frankly, I could hear this one in my head before I played it--the predictably confident playing of all the principals, the trendy modal harmonies of the arrangements, the punching textures of the 3-horn frontline, the backbeats and drum breaks, the Van Gelder sound. With nearly 50 Messenger recordings in my collection, I didn't need this one, but I'll confess I'm short on the Shorter groups, and Amazon is offering a number of these RVG editions at extremely attractive prices--and the photo of Art on the front cover, not to mention the title, is cool.

As for the sounds, the first tune, "The Egyptian," is a period piece, indistinguishable from hundreds of other A Dorian tunes (many written by college students) being played by combos in the '60's. It does feature perhaps Shorter's best solo turn on the album, demonstrating his indebtedness to Coltrane but also inviting comparisons that are not altogether flattering. I know that many listeners think of Coltrane's heated, incantatory altissimo solos as a form of protest music or even primal scream. But to listen to him for any length of time is to experience the "open-throated," effortless quality of his playing made possible by a complete mastery of embrochure and breathing. Hearing even his first note is like being connected with an unobstructed pipeline to the divine. By comparison, Wayne's sound is "close-throated," forced and pinched, capturing a far more limited expressive range that doesn't take long to become grating. At the same time, his composition "Mr. Jin" is the freshest, most engaging tune on the session (programming it first rather than last would have been a good move).

Compared to some other Messengers sessions from the early '60's, "Indestructible" to my ears doesn't measure up to "Three Blind Mice" or "Buhaina's Delight"--in terms of compositions, programming, or solo excitement. In fact, none of the recordings I've heard from this period compares favorably with either the Silver-Mobley-Golson, etc. ensembles that preceded them or the editions that would follow, especially the ones featuring Walter Davis Jr.'s challenging, strikingly original, even visionary writing (you'll need to expand your horizons beyond Blue Note and keep your old turntable in good working order to hear most of this music).

Both on record and in person, I never quite "got" Art's attraction to a third horn, regardless of who the trombonist or extra saxophonist was (maybe I'd have felt differently had it been J.J.). The extra instrument encroached on the playing time of the other soloists and, moreover, added little in the way of compositional interest or textural color. (Listen to "Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers" on Columbia to hear how it's possible to make a mere two horns sound like a miniature big band, capable moreover of covering the whole dynamic spectrum.) Even in spacious Carnegie Hall, I once witnessed Bu's five-piece ensemble blow away the larger groups on an all-star program, giving me goose bumps in the process, while a six-piece group he brought into Joe Segal's room, The Jazz Showcase, seemed comparatively tame.

This is a solid album (3 stars is a positive rating) but one I'm unlikely to play beyond another time or two--at least not until I tire sufficiently of "At Birdland," "At the Jazz Corner of the World," "At the Cafe Bohemia," "Backgammon," "Gipsy Folk Tales," and "In My Prime" to make room for it (which is unlikely to happen in this lifetime--good thing it's indestructible).

Essential hardbop at its best!.......2005-03-08

There were two versions of the Messengers, a Quintet and Sextet. The Quintet of Shorter, Morgan, Timmons, Merrit, produced many great albums, but did not have the incredibly powerful drive that the later sextet sessions would produce. The Messengers classic sextet version yielded 7 or so studio albums 3 for the Prestige/riverside unit and four for Bluenote. The first for the sextet of Hubbard, Fuller, and Shorter, was "Mosaic", then Followed by "Buhainas delight". The group made three prestige albums "Caravan", "Ugetsu" recorded live at birdland, and "Kyoto". The Thunderous "Free for all" on bluenote was the 'new' sextets Bluenote Debut and featured Blakeys Volcanic playing. "Indestructable" was The Messengers last for bluenote and featured the same sextet except Lee Morgan went in for Freddie Hubbard. "Indestructable" is not as hard driving and volcanic as "Free For All" or "Mosaic" but is still a very prolific recording and the group is very solid. The material is all original, two each by Fuller and Shorter; and one each by Morgan and Walton. The opener, "Egyptian" by fuller, has a feeling that makes it "Indestructable". "Sortie" Also by fuller, features Lee Morgans bright, hip trumpet playing. "Calling miss Kadija" is a 3/4, 24 bar blues or 6/4, 12 bar blues by Morgan who has written many similar pieces. "When Love is New", a Walton tune, seems like the title of a standard but is a quite original ballad. The latter two tunes, "Mister Jin" and "It's a Long Way Down" are Shorter originals and have very unique Harmony and balance. Every single player is in top notch form and the only flaw is that the bass could have been recorded better. "Indestructable" lives upto it's title.

Prime Blakey, Prime Blue Note.......2004-12-20

Not that one can ever really go wrong with an Art Blakey/Jazz Messengers recording, but some are stronger than others; this is among the very strongest. The lineup 'Bu' worked with here for his final Blue Note outing was probably the most prominent overall group of Messengers, with Shorter, Morgan, Workman, and Curtis Fuller on trombone. It's Fuller who contributes the first two tracks, 'The Egyptian' and 'Sortie', and along with Shorter's 'Mr. Jin', they are the strongest, most original and compelling songs on the disc. A typical Morgan romp ('Calling Miss Khadija'), a typically expressive Walton ballad ('When Love Is New'), and a bonus Shorter cut ('It's A Long Way Down', not his most memorable composition) round out the contents. The tracks are appealingly varied, though tied together by the manifest quality of the writing and playing; needless to say, Morgan, Shorter, and Fuller are consistently brilliant, imaginative soloists, and the music doesn't drag for a split-second in the album's entirety. As soon as you hear the first minor chords ring out on Walton's piano after a brief intro from Blakey in the first seconds of the opening track, there is no doubt this promises to be an exciting listen in the most classic vein of hard-bopness.

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The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 2: Thunder Before Dawn Various Artists Manufacturer: Virgin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000242Y9

Tracks:

1. Shared Beer - Amaswazi Emvelo/Mahlathini
2. Education Is The Key - Mahlithini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo
3. Man-Eaters - Dilika
4. My Wife, My Love - Abafakasi
5. Sunshine Boots - Johnson Mkhalali
6. Get Out Of The House - Jozi
7. In Volondiya - Mahlathini Nezitombi Zomgqashiyo
8. Open Bops - Makgona Tsohle Band
9. Be Happy, Friend - Amaswazi Emvelo
10. We Have Been All Over The Land - Amaswazi Emvelo/Mahlathini
11. I've Been Working Alone - Mahlathini Nezitombi Zomgqashiyo
12. Motshile: A Young Fan's Name - Malombo
13. Pray - Nganeziyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso

Average customer rating:

Indestructible Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers Manufacturer: Blue Note Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00009PN8Y Release Date: 2003-08-04

Tracks:

1. Egyptian
2. Sortie
3. Calling Miss Khadija
4. When Love Is New
5. Mr Jin
6. It's a Long Way Down

Album Details

24bit Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase. Includes an Adiitional Track Not on the Original Release: "it's a Long Way Down".

Average customer rating: My favorite Arabic music compilation This CD destroys the arabic beats! 5 Stars and couple of crescent moons..

Indestructible Arabian Beats Various Artists Manufacturer: Manteca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: As Far As: A DJ Mix ASIN: B000089HCB Release Date: 2003-02-24

Tracks:

1. Ya Saryan - Clotaire K
2. Muchacha Turca (Simarik)
3. Talakik
4. Medina - Rachid Taha
5. Ange en Paix - Zohar
6. Chebba - Celloman
7. Ya Rayah
8. Nekreh el Keld (I Hate This Heart That Loves You Still) - Souad Massi
9. Habibi - Natacha Atlas,
10. Salla - Makale
11. Kim Dedi (Who Said) - Aziza A
12. Habibi Maja
13. Tobiga's Atlantic
14. Dar - Momo

Album Details

Includes the Original Arabic Version of Holly Valance's World Wide Hit "Kiss Kiss".

Customer Reviews:

My favorite Arabic music compilation.......2004-11-28

I have about a half dozen Arabic music compilations (not near enough, as far as I am concerned!); this is clearly my favorite in the collection. This beats all my other favorite Arabic compilation albums I got in 2003, as well as the one from my favorites of 2002, Arabic Groove. My wife picked this up for me in Amsterdam, and I am so glad she did because it is a fabulous album!

The album has a wide variety of music, yet never seems disjointed. A common element bringing cohesion to the whole album is that the songs all have a cutting edge to them, something that takes them a stop beyond typical Arabic music. The songs are mostly heavily vocal and mostly radio length--three to six minutes long--yet there's such a sense of freshness in these sounds that excitement bubbles under them. The tunes are memorable and enjoyable; the singing is engaging.

The album opens with an Arabic hiphop song, performed in English, with a rap that focuses on war and discrimination. There's a bit of minor profanity in it, though, which I would prefer had been left out. The next song is a cute pop song that stops briefly from time to time in the chorus while you hear [kiss kiss]. Next comes a heavily Arabic sounding song with a strong, heavy but medium-slow dance beat. The fourth song uses acoustic guitar in a Mediterranean style; the fifth song features a female vocalist singing in French, accompanied by accordian with Arabic touches. The sixth song, by Celloman, is the best Arabic string performance I've ever heard.

I just described the first six of the fourteen songs, but I think you can get a taste from those the variety of music on this album...always interesting, yet despite the variety never disjointed.

Some other highlights from the last eight songs: "Habibi" by Groove Alla Turca features my favorite Arabic singer, Natacha Atlas, so you can bet I like this track! "Salla" by Makale breaks into a forceful rap about a minute and a half into the song--and this rap is NOT in English. The next song, "Kim Dedi" by Aziza A also includes non-English rapping, this time by a female rapper. The final three songs take on a straight-up dance format, yet the beat in each song is nothing like the others.

The liner notes to this album are very interesting, giving some background on the artists. I'd like to share a few of these with you. These are taken verbatim from the liner notes; if I add anything, that's in brackets.

Clotaire K: One of the most exciting Arabic hiphop acts to appear in recent years, Clotaire K was born to Egyptian and Lebanese parents and brought up in the south of France.
Makale: Who would have believed that Turkish hiphop could exist in Switzerland? Rappers Casus and Cesaret grew up in Basel to Turkish immigrant parents and immersed themselves in a cocktail of old school hiphop, electro, raga, dub, and traditional Arabic music.
Aziza A: The self-confessed queen of Oriental hiphop, Aziza A was born in 1971 to a Turkish family living in Germany. Known as the first female Turkish hiphopper, she quickly expanded to being the first Turkish female presenter on German television and having her own radio show on Berlin's Radio Multi Kulti.
Amina: Amina made her mark by coming equal first in the Eurovision Song Contest and being the first Arabic singer to represent France.
Aisha Kandisha's Jarring Effects: Universally acknowledged as the originators of Arabic techno.
Momo: London has become a hotbed of Middle Eastern breakbeat culture in recent years and Momo, or Music Of Moroccan Origin, is one of the acts spearheading this exciting new scene. Led by ex-Joi percussionist [a Joi album was on my list of favorites for 2001!], Lahcen Lahbib, Momo is the sound of Moroccan youth culture educated on a mix of traditional and electronic rhythms.

That's just seven of the fourteen artists included on this compilation, but I think that gives you a taste for the interesting backgrounds of these musicians, which helps explain why the music is so fresh. If you're looking for some cutting edge Arabic music, I believe this album is the perfect place to start!

This CD destroys the arabic beats!.......2004-07-14

After reading the previous review I went ahead and bought this CD...well, I was really dissapointed when I heard it. Except for one or two good songs, most of it is extremely diluted "middle eastern beats" turned western-euro style music. The Spanish version of Simarik sucks...Tarkan's is so much better! Honestly, the only song that I like to listen to in this CD is "Ya Rayah" by Latif El Idrissi...the rest is either boring or too "westernized".

5 Stars and couple of crescent moons.........2003-10-01

Mind-blowingly beatylicious groovefest. Fantabulous CD. This is a compilation of all the best of the contemporary Arabic/Turkish music scene. Infectiously brilliant, it takes you on a magic carpet whirlwind through the shimmering musical luxotica that we call the Middle East. After all, this is the cradle of civilization. High quality rap and hip-hop/Arabic fusion, Turkish latino pop, french chanson and accordion blended with jazzy grooves, and electronica grafted onto medieval eastern melodies. What makes this compilation so exciting and explosive not only the quality of the music, but the fact that it unites a millenium and half of musical styles and cultures. Kudos to Manteca for this awesome compilation (try their Gypsy compilation, it's just as good). CD's like this make you realize the futility and senselessness of wars against those,who after all, are no different from ourselves.

Average customer rating: Indestructable is untouchable! alright... absoulutely amazing Indestructable is a really good punk rock album. Fantastic Album, but that depends.

Indestructible Rancid Manufacturer: Epitaph ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music American Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lars Frederiksen & The Bastards Rancid Rancid Let's Go ...And Out Come The Wolves ASIN: B0000AQS31 Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

1. Indestructible
2. Fall Back Down
3. Red Hot Moon
4. David Courtney
5. Start Now
6. Out of Control
7. Django
8. Arrested in Shanghai
9. Travis Bickle
10. Memphis
11. Spirit of '87
12. Ghost Band
13. Tropical London
14. Roadblock
15. Born Frustrated
16. Back Up Against the Wall
17. Ivory Coast
18. Stand Your Ground
19. Otherside

Customer Reviews:

Indestructable is untouchable!.......2005-06-25

It doesnt matter if u like rancid or not, if u like punk or not, you deserve the chance to rock out to one of best albums ever! Every track on Indestructable has its place, and the CD wouldnt be as great if one song was missing. This is how each track makes Indestructable an untouchable album.
Track 1- Indestructable- The perfect song to start off the album, not too long not too short, it gets to the point.
rack 2- Fall Back down- Perfect song. Its in the perfect place, right after the first (intro-like) song, but not too late into the CD. Right after ths song youll be thinking "its good so far". But this is just the beginning.
Track 3- Red Hot Moon- This song is one of my favorites on the album. It has a feel to it that makes it sound kind of weird, in a punk rock way. Most people hate Rob Aston, but he plays a big role in this song. His part gives htis song a good ending leaving you wanting more.
Track 4- David Courtney- In this part of the album, everything gets going more harder, thanks to this song. At first you will probably think its the stupidest song ever, but it kinda has a story to it. And before you know it, youll be catching yourself singing "Well, all you mother f***ers...."
Track 5- Start now- Another one of my favorite songs on the album. One of the more cathier songs on here. You really start getting into the CD right about here.
Track 6- Out of control- Again, one of the harder songs on the album. It gets you ready to rock out like youve never rocked out before.
Track 7- Djanjo- Not a song youll remember throughout the CD on youre first listen. But the second time you listen to this song, youll love it, trust me.
Track 8- Arrested in Shanghai- A cool song thats fun to listen to. Will probably be one of the songs you remember.
Track 9- Travis Bickle- For some reason this song is one of my favorites too. You can tell Rancid put a lot of work into this one song. Once you really listen to it, youll see how great it is.
Track 10- Memphis- I laugh whenever I listen to this song. Its a cool song dont get me wrong but, I just find it funny. A catchy song that is right where it needs to be.
Track 11- Spirit of 87- I love this song. You will probably love it too. Its cool to just listen to what their saying.
Track 12- Ghost band- This is that one song that you think is really boring and is probably the worst song on the CD. But its a really punk rock song and kinda leads you into the next track.
Which is good.
Track 13- Tropical London- Most people hate this song because they think Tim is complaining about everything. Well, this is that kinda love song that all CDs have. And is very catchy, in the chorus and versus.
Track 14- Roadblock- A very punk rock song. About being on the road. Kinda leads you into the next track. Which is also very good.
Track 15- Born Frustrated- Another very punk rock song. Will remind you of oldschool Rancid.
Track 16- Back up against the wall- Right about here is where most people stop listening. But this song is awesome. You be singing this one for years to come.
Track 17- Ivory coast- Reminds me of another song I cant remember the name of. This song leads you into the next track. Which believe me, is never a bad thing.
Track 18- Stand your Ground- My favorite song on the Album. And to think a lot of people who own this CD never really listen to this song. Its about being homeless and everything. Very catchy and youll probably want to hear it 2 times.
Track 19- Otherside- The last track ont he album. Just like the first track, its not too long and not too short. Its a good ending song.
So when you buy this CD, listen to it in one sitting, from start to finish. Believe me youll like it whole lot more. And for those people who are wondering why i said "Indestructable is Untouchable!" Its because if you listen to LFATB' Viking. On "switchblade" youll hear Lars mention being "untouchable". Just like Indestructable.

alright..........2004-02-24

this was my least fave of all rancid albums, but it wasn't bad at all. they are still my fave band though i prefer earlier stuff. there are some awesome songs on this album. but dont go saying they're not 'punk' or they're more 'punk' and dont go saying that all the bands like good charlotte and wahtever are all disgusting people. i personally dont like htem but i cant say they are terrible because they are decent musicians, and i dont know them as people, and neitehr does anyone else i bet. punk has become so snobby and elite. who cares if an albums 'punk' or anything else, just listen to it. the classifications really dont matter as long as you enjoy the music.

absoulutely amazing.......2004-02-20

10 yrs and they still havent changed much. this is a wonderful cd and it even comes with a RANCID patch and t-shirt. it has the dude from the transplants and it has out of control thats from need for speed underground. constant hardcore. wonderful. not as good as and out come the wolves though.

Indestructable is a really good punk rock album........2003-12-31

This was the first Rancid cd that I have bought. No, I didn't buy it because of the singles. I have heard of Rancid before this album. I just never bought any of their albums for some reason. Anyway, I will buy more of their albums after hearing something real good like this. This is a great punk rock album with nineteen songs of pure punk. Not every song is fast and some of the lyrics have meaning to them. Buy this instead of that fake pop punk garbage like Simple Plan and Good Charlotte. Those bands disgusts me. I bought the limited edition version of Indestructable. The cd is the same as the non limited edition but it comes with a cool Rancid T Shirt and Rancid patch. Go check out this cd. Its a very great punk album.

Fantastic Album, but that depends........2003-11-27

It seems that fans are really torn between two worlds that Rancid brings to the table on some of their records, and on some of their OTHER records. That being they can hit you with hardcore thrashing sound with in your face vocals or completely take a 180 with a more melodic pop quality of sound. So based on that, it really depends what you are looking for in a Rancid record. This record is the later as it follows in the footsteps of ...And Out Come to the Wolves, and Let's Go. These pioneers of punk really show through this release that they can compete with any act you see on MTV today, which is no wonder why lately this record is getting so much airplay. Not only are most of the songs very catchy (and uncommonly longer), but they fuse fairly good guitar work with vocals that show more emotion then screaming. Yes. Rancid does remain to have a soft side, and if you enjoyed that, you'll most likely love this album. If you're more into the hardcore side of Rancid, you may want to opt for earlier releases along with their previous self-titled release.

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1. Karaoke: Los Fernández [Karaoke]
2. La Flecha
3. La Trayectoria [Enhanced]
4. La Voz de Oro de Chacha Saavedra
5. Legends of Latin Music [Import]
6. Libertango [Import]
7. Linea Mexicanisimo
8. Living la Vida Mambo, Vol. 1
9. Los Cachorros
10. Los Cadetes de Linares

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Ravel - Cantates de Rome / Gens · Beuron · Tézier - Delunsch · Uria-Monzon · Groves · Amsellem · Barrard · Plasson

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Rock On

Saul Williams

No Other Name But Jesus

Shooting Down the Airwaves

Pela Vida [Import]

Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 1, 3, & 5

Sister

Notes From Big Sur

Shiny Disco Balls [CD-single] [Import]

Bronze & Brass

The Feeling of Jazz