Music Under the Influence

About the Artist
Kristin Garson has been performing in orchestras in the Northeastern United States over the past two decades. She has a keen interest improvised music which before this CD was never documented. With the help of Philadelphia area based jazz musicians Ron Thomas, Glenn Ferracone, Paul Klinefelter and Ray Ferretti, she performs music written for her by Richard Burton. Kristin is a wonderfully trained musician, who has a B.A. in performance from The Eastman School of Music and a M.M. in performance from The Manhattan School of Music. Band Members: Ron Thomas - Keyboards Glenn Ferracone - Drums Richard Burton - Keyboards Ray Ferretti - Guitar Paul Klinefelter - Bass

Product Description
Instrumental music in a wide range of styles featuring electric and acoustic violin accompanied by keyboards, bass, guitar and drums. There is a heavy emphasis on improvisation throughout the CD. I consider the CD to be categorized as jazz in the most modern sense of the word.

Music Under the Influence,Kristin Garson,Vectordisc,A fusion of jazz, rock and classical music.

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Average customer rating: songs to play over and over and over Alejandro has ME under the influence! Unique and Wonderful Estas canciones son para ti... Fantastic CD

A Man Under the Influence Alejandro Escovedo Manufacturer: Bloodshot Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Boxing Mirror Gravity (Bonus CD) Thirteen Years (Bonus CD) With These Hands Bourbonitis Blues ASIN: B00005AVO8 Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

1. Wave
2. Rosalie
3. Rhapsody
4. Across the River
5. Castanets
6. Don't Need You
7. Follow You Down
8. Wedding Day
9. Velvet Guitar
10. As I Fall
11. About This Love

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Ripe with the enigmas of loss, love, and connections across great distances, Alejandro Escovedo's sixth solo album realizes the promise of his remarkable gifts as singer, songwriter, and arranger. On spiraling tiers of pedal steel, cellos, violins, and electric and acoustic guitars, his chamber-rock vision comes to full fruition. He's never made freer garage pop than "Castanets," never stirred a more sweeping lyricism than in "Don't Need You," and never laid bare more soul than in the heartbreaking "Follow You Down" (a ballad Escovedo often dedicates to Townes Van Zandt). Even more amazing are the pairing of "Wave" and "Rosalie," subtle dramas of the Mexican-American passage through separation and faith, and the swirling, aching "About This Love," which concludes "It's all about the way/We break, to love again." Escovedo has always sought a poetic fusing of sound and image; with A Man Under the Influence, that search is complete. --Roy Kasten

Album Description

Produced by Chris Stamey (former dB's) and performed by many of Alejandro's band of usual suspects, it also features the contributions of Eric Heywood (Richard Buckner, Freakwater),Mitch Easter, members of Superchunk, Ryan Adams, Chip Robinson (The Backsliders), Caitlin Cary (Whiskeytown) and more. The album's first two tracks inspired Alejandro to write the play 'By The Hand Of The Father', which has already premiered in L.A. and was be performed at SXSW 2001. 11 tracks. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews:

songs to play over and over and over.......2007-04-25

I adore this album, and especially can't stop playing "Rosalie", "Don't Need You", "Across the River", and "Wedding Day." Highly recommended.

Alejandro has ME under the influence!.......2005-10-23

One of the finest song writers going on anywhere. He writes from his heart about personal things that we can all relate to. I love this guy. I have for years. Since Rank and File on down the line. His songs breaks and mends hearts. Alejandro, i will quit my day job and be your roadie!

Unique and Wonderful.......2005-09-27

Alejandro Escovedo is a Mexican-American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter and his music is incredibly difficult to categorize. At times he ranges across country and rock landscapes performing ballads, love songs, haunting melodic studies, and scorching rock and roll. There are moments when his songs are reminiscent of the Eagles in the way they are arranged and in the lyrical structures, yet his is a solo voice that is compelling without the support of harmony. I bought the CD on the strength of songs like "Velvet Guitar" and "Castanets" which were getting a lot of radio airplay in Austin. Over time, I have come to love the rest of this album even more than those two tracks. Alejandro is a fine singer and a very good guitarist, but the strength of this album is his songwriting and arranging. This is one of those recordings that true music fans will appreciate more after a dozen or so playings than they do at first. The music is complex and multi-layered, despite the simplicity of the single voice and guitar that are featured on most tracks.

Estas canciones son para ti..........2004-03-17

"These songs are for you..." Alejandro Escovedo closes out his dedication to his sister Alice, in 'A Man Under the Influence', and truth be told, these songs feel as if they are written for and sung to each and everyone of us individually.

Alejandro Escovedo is one songwriter and musician that I was fortunate to run into not too long ago, one who magically manages to seamlessly blend influences from folk, rock & roll, punk, country and texmex music. After learning about him, this album, with all its "dia de los muertos" motif instantly captured my attention: gladly I later found out most of his fans consider it to be his best production to date. To me the 11-song was like a book consisting of two intertwined chapters, somewhat (and two very solid chapters, for the matter). From the opening chord of "Wave", into the contagious "Rosalie", the first chapter is mostly straight-up rock 'n roll with songs that equally borrow from The Beatles in their early years or Los Lobos, while still retaining a uniqueness that makes them refreshing, making you want to listen to them over and over again.

The other chapter of the album shows a far more personal side of Escovedo, with "Across The River", "Velvet Guitar" (a very Tom Petty-like tune), the intimate "Don't Need You" and the closing "About This Love" making you wonder: what on earth are we listening to these days, when a guy like Alejandro Escovedo is far from being well known? (to the point on depending on his friend's and fan's help to get back on his feet after collapsing in April 2003 -you can also help him by going to http://www.alejandrofund.com/)

Fantastic CD.......2003-08-14

This CD was a CD of the month at my local Public Radio station (KUNI), and Alejandro was featured on "The World Cafe". Because I had heard a few of the songs on the CD...I was both reluctant and hopeful when I bought the CD. I should not have been reluctant. The CD was enough for me to travel to Minneapolis to see Alejandro in concert. A Man Under the Influence is both masterful and approachable. Masterful enough for my father to enjoy it and approachable enough that my stepson requested that I burn Castanets onto a CD for him.

Average customer rating: A fresh breath of "originality" FUN & Intelligent tunes And What an Entrance!!! Surprise Fav New Album good band,

Under the Influence of Giants Under the Influence of Giants Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Dance | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Teenage Graffiti Ta-Dah Sam's Town Black Holes and Revelations Under the Iron Sea ASIN: B000GFRJ80 Release Date: 2006-08-08

Tracks:

1. Ah Ha
2. Got Nothing
3. In The Clouds
4. Stay Illogical
5. Mama's Room
6. Heaven Is Full
7. I Love You
8. Against All Odds
9. Lay Me Down
10. Faces
11. Meaningless Love

Album Description

When you call your band Under the Influence of Giants, you're expected to somehow be the sum of your roots, but this L.A. outfit defies easy categorization. As their self-titled debut Island Records album bears out, the Giants' funk-inflected, hook-saturated pop-soul is a combination of the Talking Heads' African poly-rhythmic groove ("Ah-ha," "Got Nuthin'"), the ethereal falsettos of Michael Jackson and Prince ("Mama's Room"), the blue-eyed R&B of Hall & Oates and George Michael ("In the Clouds"), the insinuating melodic pop of Rubber Soul ("Stay Illogical"), Earth, Wind & Fire's horn-driven, noirish funk ("Against All Odds"), McCartney's winsome balladry ("Lay Me Down") and even the throbbing beat of post-hip-hop by way of Madonna ("Meaningless Love").

Customer Reviews:

A fresh breath of "originality".......2007-06-23

Their name says it all, their style resembles an ensemble of some of the most well known artists of all time.

When I first put this in my car and started hearing "Ah-ha" I couldn't help but start tapping my foot and bobbing my head. All of the album is of that level of fun and enjoyment. While not all are as fast as songs like "Got Nothing" or "Mama's Room" they're all really fun to listen to. Even the slower songs such as "Lay me Down" and "Meaningless Love" will probably have you singing along to them before you know what's happening.

Overall, UTIOG is a great kickback to times before I was born as well as a great tribute to some of the greatest artists of all time. Not only that, they prove that that same formula that worked back then still works now.

FUN & Intelligent tunes.......2007-05-20

This CD was purchased on a whim after hearing "Mama's Room" on public radio. Many month's later I happed upon it at a local store and took a chance with it. What a pleasant surprise.I am a 47 yr old JethroTull/prog rock/one hit wonder/new wave fan.This CD simply blew me away.Every song is good...all killer ...no filler. My son & daughter ( both under 13) love the CD also.It's nice to know that fun and intelligent music still exsists. The CD is still played regularly month's later..it's that good. Looking forward to the follow up CD..

And What an Entrance!!!.......2007-04-11

I haven't been keeping up with a lot of the new music these days, mostly due to lack of time and partly due to the belief that music now isn't what it used to be at at least 10 years ago. There are solid bands - still going strong today - like the Wallflowers, Muse, Coldplay, Maroon 5 etc, so I tend to stick with the familiar.

But I branched out.

After someone introduced me to these guys, I was blown away by their hot fusion of soul, 70s disco-esque falsettos, and fantastic beats. Yes, if I could snog the music, I would. Better yet, every song is pretty different.
Their kind of music hasn't appeared much on the market these days, I feel, which is what makes them so refreshing to listen to.
So...that's basically why I decided to give these guys 5 stars - they bloody well deserve every one of them.

Surprise Fav New Album.......2007-04-09

While laying in bed at 4 am unable to sleep I was watching VH1's insomniacs video's and Mama's Room came one and the song instantly grabbed me and got my attention. I am not fond of most of today's new music but I went out and bought this CD and I am in love with it. The lead singers voice has such an interesting range and the lyrics are pretty damn amazing! Usually I might like a few songs on a new bands album but the whole thing keep me interested. while I usually play a new bands cd a few times and then put it away UTIOG's is a CD i keep coming back to. I don't skip over a single song and I can't say that about my favorite artists last CD. There are a few different styles on this album but it flows together very nicely.
I'm even planning on seeing them in concert when they come to "Houstin" as they so amusingly spelled it on their flyer. Sorry guys, had to razz ya about that jet lagged poor rockstar mistake! I can't wait to see the guys live and discover if they have as good of a stage presence as I imagine. I think they will be a band to watch.

good band,.......2007-01-31

i read somewhere that someone said that under the influence of giants is like the bee gees of our time(our time being now)

not too sure about that, way better than home town hero though, glad they dropped that kind of music. :)

this cd can get tiring after a while, its pretty good though

Average customer rating: Alan goes back to his roots A superb performance by Alan Jackson A strong tribute to tradition; definitely five stars One of Alan's Best A Legend

Under the Influence Alan Jackson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: High Mileage [Enhanced CD] When Somebody Loves You Who I Am Everything I Love Drive ASIN: B00001T3HC Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. Pop A Top
2. Farewell Party
3. Kiss An Angel Good Morning
4. Right In The Palm Of Your Hand
5. Blues Man, The
6. Revenoor Man
7. My Own Kind Of Hat
8. She Just Started Liking Cheatin' Songs
9. Way I Am, The
10. It Must Be Love
11. Once You've Had The Best
12. Margaritaville

Amazon.com

Alan Jackson, the 1990s' preeminent tradition-based singer, kicked up a fuss at the 1999 CMA Awards over the Country Music Association's cavalier treatment of George Jones. That same deep, abiding reverence for the past clearly inspired this collection of oldies, all of them Jackson's personal favorites. Many choices aren't surprising, such as the 1967 Jim Ed Brown barroom anthem "Pop a Top," Merle Haggard's "My Own Kind of Hat" and "The Way I Am," Don Williams's "It Must Be Love," the 1963 George Jones hit "Revenooer Man," Hank Williams Jr.'s "The Blues Man," and Gene Watson's "Farewell Party." The performances are competent enough, yet something's missing. Passion, normally a given on Jackson's recordings, surfaces only on Charley Pride's "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'." Given Jackson's undeniable love for the material, his delivery seems detached, even clinical. More out of place is his duet with Jimmy Buffett on Buffett's shopworn "Margaritaville," which seems less of a stand-alone performance than an entry in a future CMA "Vocal Event of the Year" sweepstakes. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

Alan goes back to his roots.......2003-01-29

Most of Alan Jackson's albums include a lot of original songs with the occasional cover. This album is different, entirely focusing on covers. This gave Alan the chance to illustrate some of his musical influences, including Merle Haggard (My own kind of hat, The way I am), John Anderson (She just started liking cheating songs), Hank Williams Junior (The blues man), Gene Watson (Farewell party), Don Williams (It must be love) Charley Pride (Kiss an angel good morning) and George Jones (Revenooer man, Once you've had the best).

Right in the palm of your hand was originally recorded by Crystal Gayle and later covered by Mel Mc Daniel. It is Mel who gets Alan's credit - no mention is made in his comments about Crystal. The most surprising inclusions here are Pop atop (Jim Ed Brown) and Margarittaville (Jimmy Buffett), this last being a duet with Jimmy.

Alan does not attempt to do anything different with the songs - they sound just how you would expect them to sound. He never expected this album to be a big seller, but wanted to show his fans where his roots lay. The results far exceeded expectations, partly because none of the songs have been over-recorded.

This is not the best place to begin an Alan Jackson collection, but it is a very enjoyable album. Actually, I have most of Alan's albums and they are all excellent.

A superb performance by Alan Jackson.......2002-06-17

As close as sex, drugs, and rock & roll is to rock, country's theme of livin' lovin' and leavin' has to include "honky tonkin' drinkin" songs. Jackson didn't intend for this collection to be a string of old hits.

These honky tonk ballads are songs that meant something to him growing up, he liked them or he sang them in his career before he was making records. He doesn't try to make these "his own songs", he just wants to sing them. But with Jackson's solid country style and his deep voice, some of the lesser known tunes come across so close to his style it is impossible to relate them as someone elses.

A surprise closing number is "Margaritaville" sharing vocals with the special non-country guest Jimmy Buffet (vocal were done separately.)

The other recognizable song is "Kiss an Angel Good Morning" by Charley Pride. "Farewell Party" by a sad, Gene Watson song about a man who asks his love to at least pretend to love him when he departs this world. If you haven't heard Gene Watson sing this maudlin ballad, please give it a try.

The 1967 booze ballad, "Pop a Top", which is a faster tune complete with the sound effect of a "beer can popping". Aside from Hank Williams, George Jones another favorite of Jackson's. Two song of Jones are here and an autobiographical song of Hank Williams about one of his wives.

An upbeat song that Alan has sung a lot is "She Just Started Liking Cheatin' Songs." John Anderson's good honky-tonker, great club song reminded Jackson of those days. "It Must Be Love" another single from the CD is written by a personal favorite song writer of Alan Jackson's Bob McDill. Almost every CD of Jackson's has something written by Bob McDill.

As always, here is another fabulous CD by a true country honky tonk performer. Alan Jackson has always done wonderful work. Every CD he puts out is quality, top notch.

This is WONDERFUL!......MzRizz.

A strong tribute to tradition; definitely five stars.......2002-03-14

Under The Influence was the first Alan Jackson album I purchased. This is one record where I liked every song--and I think that the songs here are ones that you will like hearing. "Pop A Top" opens the album and was the initial single. I hardly ever heard Jim Ed Brown's original version when I was growing up because I didn't grow up listening to country music. However, after catching the country music "bug" years ago and getting acquainted with the song, I started liking it a lot. On this record, Alan does "Pop A Top" as well as, if not better than, Jim Ed did. Among the other classic songs that Alan covers here are "Farewell Party", the '70s hit by Gene Watson; "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'", Charley Pride's signature song; Hank Williams Jr.'s haunting autobiographical song "The Blues Man"; the great Merle Haggard song "The Way I Am"; "It Must Be Love", Don Williams' upbeat hit from '79; and a 1980 John Anderson hit, "She Just Started Liking Cheatin' Songs". However, even though I like all the tunes here, I think that this record's highlight is "Margaritaville". Jimmy Buffett's 1977 version, which was a Top 10 pop hit, is great, but so is Alan's 1999 version--on which Jimmy, the writer, duets with Alan. This collection is definitely a five-star album.

One of Alan's Best.......2002-02-10

Alan Jackson is truly one of the best new country singers around. I enjoyed his version of all of these songs. He actually sings them better than the original singers, Farewell Party and Kiss An Angel Good Morning are so well done. I hope he comes out with another CD of this kind.

A Legend.......2001-12-27

A truly amazing collection of legendary country music performed by a future legend . Alan Jackson will be labeled a legend in the future such as Cash,Jones,Haggard,Nelson,and Twitty are labeled as legends today. Good Stuff!!

Average customer rating: Young Jeezy's Official Debut Album BUY IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thuggin Under the Influence Lil' J Manufacturer: 404 Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005M96X Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Welcome
3. Swerve
4. Put Da Whip On It
5. Long Days
6. Watch What U Say'n
7. Dubbs And Brikks
8. Tonite
9. G.A.
10. Put Da Whip On It
11. Haters
12. Right Here Right Now
13. Skit
14. Freaky Thug
15. Whatdaya Call Dat
16. Do That Shit
17. Getcha Some Money
18. Dis Shawty Here

Customer Reviews:

Young Jeezy's Official Debut Album.......2007-01-13

Not too many people know this, but this is actually Young Jeezy's first album, before he started calling himself Young Jeezy. It was released under Corporate Thugz Entertainment, which is still Jeezy's own label to this day, in association with 404 Music Group. A lot of people mistake his first album being Come Shop Wit' Me, but that's the first album he released under the name Young Jeezy. In fact, a few of the songs from Come Shop Wit' Me originally appeared on this album.

"Put Da Whip On It Pt. 1", "Put Da Whip On It Pt. 2", "Tonite", and "Haters" were originally released on Thuggin' Under The Influence.

As for the music itself, it's clear the budget for this album was pretty low. A lot of the beats sound as if they were made on a computer, and Young Jeezy's style was a lot different, especially compared to his recent material. His voice comes off as more high pitched, and in some areas, it sounds like he struggles to stay on beat.

Despite some obvious rookie flaws, he still manages to squeeze out a few stand-out tracks that keep the album entertaining. "Swerve" and "Dubbs And Brikks" are two of my personal favorites. In the end, you can't expect this album to blow you away, and it's by no means a classic at all. I would only reccomend buying this album if you're a true fan of Young Jeezy.

BUY IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-02-18

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST CDS I HAVE EVER HEARD

I HAVE A LOT OF DIRTY SOUTH CDS

AND THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST.

THIS ALBUM HAS ABOUT 6 REALLY GOOD SONGS WITH ONE BY (Lil jon)

GO GET THIS - ITS CHEAP - YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT, THANKS.

Average customer rating: 10 years to find out who they are! should have been BIGG! Awesome band with the 80's metal sound. Hard Rockin' Hair Metal - The Way It's Supposed To Be Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Under the Influence Wildside Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rough Cutt/Rough Cutt Wants You! Lights out on the Playground Heavy Bones Want Some? McQueen Street ASIN: B000008MCJ Release Date: 1992-05-05

Tracks:

1. Hang On Lucy
2. So Far Away
3. Monkey See Monkey Do
4. Just Another Night
5. Looks Like Love
6. Lad In Sin
7. Drunkin' Man's Blues
8. How Many Lies
9. Hair Of The Dog
10. Heart-N-Soul
11. Kiss This Love Goodbye
12. Clock Strikes 12

Customer Reviews:

10 years to find out who they are!.......2006-11-22

I was living out of the country in the early 90's. I came home for a trip and heard "How Many Lies" on the radio a couple of times. I was blown away....but I had no idea who the band was. I remembered the chorus and the opening cords to the song and would play it on the guitar repeatedly. And I searched, and searched some more. (There are a lot of songs with "how many tears" in the chorus. 10 years later I found a hard rock forum posted the lines I knew and, viola!! Someone knew who had written the song. I bought the CD and was blown away. This CD rocks from start to finish. There is not a single weak track. That is very VERY rare. My personal favorites are "Clock Strikes", "Hang on Lucy", "Hair of the Dog", "How Many Tears" and even "Lad in sin". I actually feel bad that I never got to see these guys in their heyday. I feel like I missed out on something extraordinary. Really, this is not an exaggeration. I own probably close to a thousand CD's, i love all kinds of music (i even enjoy grunge...don't kill me!) But these guys should have been HUGE!! What a sound. It was 80's metal at its finest.

should have been BIGG!.......2006-09-07

I JUST GOT THIS CD-THANKS TO AMAZON.WAS NOT DISSAPPOINTED,THESE
GUYZ HAVE A GREAT SOUND.SOMEHOW I MISSED THIS ONE!,SINGER SOUNDS
A LITTLE LIKE AXEL,BUT THE BAND ROCKS!.IT'S HARD TO FIND STUFF
THAT HAS THAT 80'S STYLE,SO IF YOU'RE A FAN-I SUGGEST YOU BUY
THIS,IT'S WORTH IT!.

Awesome band with the 80's metal sound........2006-06-25

If you love all the glam-sleaze metal bands of the 80's, this is right up your alley. They have a Skid Row, GnR type sound. The sound quality is excellent. This is not some low budget second rate CD. I would rate this with the best of the 80's and early 90's bands.

Hard Rockin' Hair Metal - The Way It's Supposed To Be.......2006-03-21

Wow! I was totally blown away by this cd. I am a major hairband addict (500 plus cd's and always adding more) and yet had never heard of these guys until I was fishing for cd's like this on Amazon that somehow got by my radar. Absolutely fantastic album. Think XYZ, but with a lot more edge and grit and vocals that are a mix of Tommy Keifer, Mark Slaughter, Stephen Pearcy, and Axl Rose. You can't go wrong purchasing this bygone gem for $20-$25. To think we gave up masterpieces like this for the crap that Nirvana and the like put out. SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-03-04

I had only heard a song or two in the past from Wildside till I bought this disc. This band is so unfortunate to have came along when they did. If they had hit a few years earlier they would have ruled the metal world with a vengence. Think of a little heavier, sleezier Skid Row with a mix of less radio friendly Ratt. This cd is one of, if not the BEST that I own from this genre. I am going to burn a copy for myself just in case something happens to this one. Yeah it's that good. I have appx 175 cds from probably over 100 different bands from the 80's metal era just to give an idea of what I'm talking about. This whole disc rocks and rocks hard. Highly recommended for any 80's metal fan. I guarantee you will love it.

Average customer rating: Hello from The Gutter We've Been Expecting You! Their best album Often ignored due to the strange production 100% Great Classic Album Different

Under the Influence Overkill Manufacturer: Megaforce / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Thrash & Speed Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Taking Over The Years of Decay Feel the Fire Horrorscope The New Order ASIN: B000002IMK Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Shred
2. Never Say Never
3. Hello From The Gutter
4. Mad Gone World
5. Brainfade
6. Drunken Wisdom
7. End Of The Line
8. Head First
9. Overkill III (Under The Influence)

Customer Reviews:

Hello from The Gutter We've Been Expecting You! .......2007-05-08

Overkill's Under The Influence is one of those fun loving metal albums you enjoy banging your head to. It's thrash metal with a sense of humor which is why I enjoy listening to this and is a personal favorite in my cd collection. Personal favorites are Shred, Mad Gone World, Drunken Wisdom and of course their well known single Hello From The Gutter a video they play quite a bit on Vh1 Classic's Metal Mania. Anyway get this album it's awesome.

Their best album.......2006-12-12

This album is great and even when many people think the production of Under the Influence is not good i think they are wrong. In fact you can hear every instrument clearly especially the bassplaying from DD Verni which is great on this record.

Often ignored due to the strange production.......2006-02-12

Production isn't everything, and this album proves it, people seem to complain about the production alot...why. I've heard MUCH worse production than this, the production isn't THAT bad!, sometimes good production can ruin an album, if the production is overdone.

Anyways, onto the album, this is Overkills 3rd offering, after surprising everyone with their stellar debate "Feel The Fire", then the best CD they've ever done came second "Taking Over", could they top that? In my opinion, no, but is this and the following 2 albums great? Indeed!, the song writing is a bit different than the previous 2, but still Thrash.

Bobby Blitz must've smoked alot of cigarettes after "Taking Over", because this is where his rasp begins, still uses the melodic kind of vocals though, like on the previous 2, but in spots, he gets really raspy, and would continue this more on the next 2 releases, great vocalist!

Bobby Gustafson is truely a shredder, great riffs, heavy, fast most the time, and catchy as all hell, great solos, an underrated guitarist.

D.D Verni is a great bassist, great bass lines, just listen to the bass solo in "Never Say Never" excellent!

This is the first album containing Sid Flack, who replaces Rat Skates, and the change is obvious, Sid is great though, alot of nice fills and stuff, his work would show better on the next album "The Years of Decay" though.

"Shred" A very strong opener, great opening riff, great riffs all throughout, very catchy too, SHRED!

"Never Say Never" Starts out a bit slower, then moves into a nice mid paced riff, then another nice riff, then comes the great bass solo by D.D!

"Hello From The Gutter" Everyone knows this song, it's their most popular song, this is how I got into them, I saw the video for this back in the day on Headbangers Ball, great song.

"Mad Gone World" is kind of mid paced to begin, with a nice set of riffs, it gets quite a bit faster during the chorus though, just listen to that riff after the first chorus!

"Brainfade" Not quite as strong as the first 4, but still enjoyable, has a very catchy chorus.

"Drunken Wisdom" Starts out with a nice classical guitar, this is where the pace slows down alot, more groove in this one, but a great song.

"End of the Line" is mostly mid paced, with a killer solo.

"Head First", Starts out with another great bass solo by D.D, and works it's way into the first riff, then another Bass lead by D.D, and yet again, works it's way into the riff, He's heard really nice on this song, great song.

"Overkill lll (Under The Influence)" The last song of the Overkill trilogy, a killer track, not quite as good as part 2, but really good, a nice way to close the album, and end the trilogy.

This is an underrated album, other than "Hello From The Gutter", nothing else off this got really noticed. And the production isn't that bad people, the only thing that is kind of pushed back is the drums, but you can still hear them well. So if you've heard "Feel The Fire" and "Taking Over" and want to hear Overkill with a change on the skins, and the songwriting, check this one out. Also check out "The Years of Decay" and "Horrorscope" for more greatness!

100% Great Classic Album.......2006-01-22

This is what '80s thrash metal was all about. Every song on here is absolutely awesome! Right from the point where Blitz yells "Go!" on 'Shred' and a killer guitar solo starts up to the ending guitar solo on 'Overkill III' you will be wrecking your neck, holding horns high, and doing every other cliched metal action!

As someone who loves all forms of metal, this is a particular gem! If you do not have the early Overkill albums (including this one) right alongside the first three Metallica albums and the two Megadeth classics, you cannot call yourself a fan of thrash.

Pure classic. Buy right now. Now if you'll excuse me, I have an "Under the Influence" shirt to buy!

Different.......2005-08-30

This is Overkill's third release and it's different from
Feel The Fire,Taking Over and The Years Of Decay.Every thing is still amazing on this album.Shred is a great song for the first song, the best part of the song is the solo with the thrash beat.Hello From The Gutter will knock you out,that song is the best song on the album.Overkill 111(Under The Influence)is good but nothing beats Overkill from Feel The Fire.If you know Overkill,then you already know this album rules!

Average customer rating: Love this album ILL Flow... mix? don't know much about the genre...

DJ Spooky: Under the Influence Various Artists Manufacturer: Six Degrees ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Six Degrees Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Modern Mantra File Under Futurism Songs of a Dead Dreamer Dubtometry Celestial Mechanix: The Blue Series Mastermix ASIN: B00005O7TW Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

1. Sound - Moby
2. Papua New Guinea (Dub Mix) - Future Sound Of London
3. Emergency Broadcast Network - Emergency Broadcast Network
4. Monster Dub - Tino
5. Peace In Zaire Mix (Dub Pistols Inna NYC style) - DJ Spooky Vs. The Dub Pistols
6. Show Stoppa (Show Case Mix) - DJ Ziggy
7. Live Jam - DJ Spooky Vs. Carl Craig's Innerzone Orchestra
8. Michelle - DJ Logic
9. Leave Our Planet - Paradox
10. The Raw Uncut - Hive
11. Flight IC 408 - State Of Bengal
12. Anger (Talvin Singh Remix) - Ryuichi Sakamoto
13. Music Is... - Phoenix Orion
14. Sycosis - Double Zero Zero - The Deckwrecka
15. Bade Saba (DJ Spooky Remix) - Sussan Deyhim
16. Laundry (DJ Spooky Remix With Of Unknown Origins' For The Love) - Anti Pop Consortium
17. The Bay-Bronx Bridge - Masters Of Illusion
18. Suprize Packidge (Automator Remix) - Mix Master Mike
19. Rock The Nation - Michael Franti & Spearhead/DJ Spooky
20. From - Get Your Snack On - Amon Tobin
21. Get Your Snack On - Amon Tobin
22. I Feel Like $100 - Mike Ladd
23. Hover Dub - Singe Et Verb
24. Twice The First Time - Saul Williams
25. Tremens - Sonic Youth
26. Sebsi Dub - After Echo

Album Description

Rather than creating yet another mix CD based on current dancefloor hits and trends, Six Degrees sheds light on a different aspect of DJ culture with Under the Influence. In this series, the most influential contemporary mixmasters reveal their personal favorites and sources of inspiration. Under the Influence combines the top picks from famous record crates along with tracks and musical collaborations from the featured mixers themselves. The first installment of Under the Influence is a mixed set by turntable innovator DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid. Includes tracks by Moby, Future Sound of London, Ryuichi Sakamoto & Talvin Singh and Sonic Youth in addition to DJ Spooky's collaborations with Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Dub Pistols and Carl Craig.

Customer Reviews:

Love this album.......2003-11-10

Great stuff here. While not as advanced as his "Modern Mantra", Spooky does a tremendous job here. He's got it. Highly recommended if you are into turntablism.

ILL.......2002-02-15

This CD is pretty tight, infact one of the tightest i have ever heard period. I got into The Deckwrecka and DJ Spooky like 2 years ago and this is my favorite cd yet. A lot of breakbeats and a nice drum'n'bass fill. The best songs in my opinion are 3:7:8 by Emergency Broadcast Network, Show Stoppa by DJ Ziggy, and Sycosis by The Deckwrecka. Mad beats and some skilled turning by paul. Nice job on this paul. Peace guys. You like hip hop or techno with a jazz-twist, then you will like it.

Flow..........2002-01-16

this is da bomb! I don't care what anybody says... when you get stuff like japanese shikahachi flutes mixed with Moby, little snippets of Redman saying "let's get ILL!" mixed with Kool Keith, or some of the weird ambient sounds at the end of the record, its just open... think Solid Steel or Krush's Code 4109, but more abstract. I've been checking Dj Spooky's stuff for a while, and Necropolis was weirder than this stuff... "Under the Infleunce" is more dance oriented... Spooky always breaks rules [....] I say good! I'm soooo sick of dj's that play the same stuff all the same way every time... the turntablism in this is subtle - weird effects underneath Saul Williams voice, Future Sound of London turned into dub, Deckwrekka (a cool underground turntablist out of London) cut into Sussan Deyhim - who sings in some weird middle eastern language... this is like what Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaata were doing back in the day... its raw, but smooth. Choice cuts: Sonic Youth's "Tremens" (weird instrumental chilled out rock), Dj Spooky's remix of Anti-Pop consortium, Paradox's mix of middle eastern sounds with drum n' bass... another subliminal classic

mix?.......2002-01-09

Spooky starts out this album strong with tracks that while varied, beg to be amplified. It's a great collection of tracks, but my main difficulty with this album is that's all it is: a collection of tracks. The term "mixed" can only be applied loosely to this album at best, as the songs rarely segue from one to the next and many transitions are bluntly abrupt. There isn't really any turntablism on this album either. This being said, I can't figure out what Spooky did other than pick the tracks, and even that falls apart towards the end of the album. Hover dub is 3 minutes of a vacuum sounds. Putting sonic youth in this mix is like trying to put the round peg in the square hole. I expected better out of Spooky.

don't know much about the genre..........2001-10-31

but this album caught my ear at a party a few weeks back. i picked it up the next day and have been listening to it ever since. (i don't own any of his other stuff, and i'm generally leery of comp mixes because you don't always know what you're getting.) i don't know what his other stuff is like, but this is a pretty catchy mix. i love it because it wanders all over the place, from ambient to indie rap. the liner notes talk about life and metamorphises and it's easy to see how dj spooky constructed that philosophy in this mix.

the best part for me is the transition from "anger" into "music is...". "anger" is the third of three trance-ish tracks that are really kind of boring. and out of that emerges phoenix orion's "music is...". it's catchy as hell, one of the best parts, and it kicks off 5 or 6 really danceable hip-hop and house tracks. and yeah, there are some tracks that are annoying/boring, but the vast majority are listenable at the very least.

and it's almost 75 minutes, so you're definitely getting your [price] worth.

Average customer rating: smooth and enjoyable!

Under the Influence Kim Pensyl Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Quiet Cafe When You Were Mine Places I've Been At the Moment Pensyl Sketches Collection ASIN: B000000DR5 Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

1. Minute By Minute
2. Home At Last
3. A Short Walk From Home
4. Morning Isle
5. That's The Way Of The World
6. Love Light In Flight
7. Mornin'
8. Little Willy C.
9. Casting Shadows
10. Buckles

Customer Reviews:

smooth and enjoyable!.......2000-06-12

Very enjoyable CD. I first heard of Kim Pensy by watching a JAZZVOICES program on public tv, and I have been hooked since!

Average customer rating: Killer 90's punk/HC from CA! Punk rock bliss. kick ... cd Screw 32 RULES get your cd in more australian shops

Under Influence of Bad People Screw 32 Manufacturer: Fat Wreck Chords ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Unresolved Childhood Issues ASIN: B0000007RH Release Date: 1997-02-11

Tracks:

1. My Crazy Life
2. Misunderstood
3. Broken
4. Something You Said
5. Don't Let Them Take You Alive
6. Black Marker
7. Paint The Town Red
8. Sick To Death
9. Sticks & Stones
10. Painless
11. One Time Angels
12. Responsibilty

Customer Reviews:

Killer 90's punk/HC from CA!.......2004-10-18

This is one of those records/bands that were really underrated. They played a different style of melodic punk/hardcore that no band today still really plays. I belive they had members of UNIT PRIDE (?). Anyhow, don't let the FAT lable release fool you, this is a solid release from a band that should have had much more attention paid to them. The record has a feel to it, and the artwork on the record all goes along very well, sort of like alot of the DC bands did. if you're looking for sugary sweet pop punk, look elese where. if you're looking for faster HC, look elsewhere also. It is a solid record. period. As was their 1st full length.

Punk rock bliss........2003-08-13

Fat really is an amazing record label despite what alot of the music snobs frequantly say, fat has firstly given us every Lagwagon album available, the short but great appearance of the Duncan from snuff side project guns n' wankers, a new soon to be released descendents album, face to face's classic first full length, the mad caddies (of course), some masterpieces from the swingin' utters and of course screw 32's unique style of punk music that really is tough to beat (especially the track painless) however i would rather have seen screw 32's lifespan to have been a little bit longer but this happens good bands sometimes split and screw 32 are one of many out there so just re-live their great punk style with whatever Screw 32 you can find out there.

kick ... cd.......2002-11-18

Ok obviously i dont need to say much, this band rocks all the time, every one of their cd's is great and you should go buy them all.

Screw 32 RULES.......2002-09-12

The first Screw 32 song i heard was "Black Marker" and the first like 30 seconds of the song i already knew i needed this cd. Andrew Champion is an awsome song writer and Doug Sangalang is great on guitar. If you dont have this cd your missing out, and if you like Screw 32 try to get your hands on Hopelifter, Highwire Days, and End Of The World. They are Andrew Chamion's other bands he is or have been in.

get your cd in more australian shops.......2000-07-18

I'm a young aussie coasty into hardcore/rock. I first heard "broken" on a wakeboarding vid and it just shred. Screw 32 is the sickest band but no one knows about it in australia. its hard to find in shops so get it into more australian shops.

Average customer rating: mind blowing A brilliant eclectic compilation buyer beware! this great music can't be copied. I see a lot of people dissing this album... I hate to be negative, but...

Morrissey: Under the Influence Various Artists Manufacturer: Under the Influence ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Back to Mine Redondo Beach Ringleader Of The Tormentors (Deluxe Edition CD & DVD) Vauxhall and I Live at Earls Court ASIN: B000096FTM Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. Saturday Night Special
2. Trash
3. Woodpecker Rock
4. So Little Time
5. Breaking the Rules
6. One Hand Loose
7. Great Horse
8. (There Goes) The Forgotten Man
9. De Castrow
10. Judy is a Punk
11. Arts and Crafts Spectacular
12. Swan Lake
13. All That Is My Own
14. Hey Joe
15. Death

Product Description

DMC launch their new compilation series Under the Influence, which draws on the inspirations and all time loves of the world's greatest recording artists. Morrissey, the legendary Smiths frontman and solo-artist extraordinaire, provides this first unmixed selection of tracks.

To make all those Morrissey fanatics out there particularly happy, he has written very in-depth sleeve notes (2000+ words!) explaining the stories behind his choices. The album includes tracks from such respected acts as T-Rex, The New York Dolls, Ramones, Nico and even Diana Dors. It's a fascinating combination!

The album also features the Sparks' "Arts and Crafts Spectacular"- taken from a previously unreleased demo recording. In addition, this is the first time ever that Patti Smith's "Hey Joe" has been available on CD.

The next Under the Influence will be compiled by The Stone Roses frontman, Ian Brown.

1. Saturday Night Special - Lesa Cormier and the Sundown Playboys
2. Trash - The New York Dolls
3. Woodpecker Rock - Nat Couty
4. So Little Time - Diana Dors
5. Breaking the Rules - Ludus
6. One Hand Loose - Charlie Feathers
7. Great Horse - Tyrannosaurus Rex
8. (There Goes) The Forgotten Man - Jimmy Radcliff
9. De Castrow - Jaybee Wasden
10. Judy is a Punk - Ramones
11. Arts and Crafts Spectacular - Sparks
12. Swan Lake - The Cats
13. All that is My Own - Nico
14. Hey Joe - Patti Smith
15. Death - Klaus Nomi

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

mind blowing.......2005-12-14

This is a must for any true Smiths/Morrissey fan to understand every phase of Morrissey's musical taste. Every Morrissey solo album throws reference to these artist's musical style:"Your Arsenal"=T Rex, The New York Dolls, The Sundown Playboys, Nat Couty; "Viva Hate"=Jimmy Radcliff, Ludus, "Kill Uncle"= Charlie Feathers, Sparks; "Vauxhall and I"= Diana Dors, Klaus Nomi; "Southpaw Grammar"= The Ramones; "Maladjusted"=Nico, Patti Smith; "You Are The Quarry"= Jaybee Wasden. The majority of these artist were from the early 70's and thus had a huge influence on Morrissey's dissaffected youth. Standout tracks are "Trash","So little time", "(There Goes)The Forgotten Man" and "Judy Is A Punk". If you want to know a little bit about Morrissey's musical genius, then you must get this album.

A brilliant eclectic compilation.......2005-04-05

What an amazing grouping of songs...to hear Diana Dors and Patti Smith on the same CD is a work of compiling genius by Mr Morrissey. And he picks possibly the best single tracks by both the New York Dolls AND The Ramones--not to say that I think there are some weak moments on the disc. The eclectic nature of the music is what makes it so much fun, even when I'm not totally enthralled (the rockabilly moments are tolerable to me). The beauty of music is how subjective it is, and seeing that Morrissey has such varied tastes in music makes me find him just as intriguing as he seemed 21 years ago.

buyer beware! this great music can't be copied........2004-05-26

I was really pleased with the music--once I was able to listen to it. I originally tried it on my laptop and then the computer at my office. I thought that it might be a bad CD. When I tried it in my car, it worked. I read the very fine print and found a notice that says that the CD is copy protected and won't play on a computer. I wish Amazon had told me this, because I wouldn't have bought it. I don't actually own a CD player and I listen to all my music in iTunes.

The music is eye-opening and fantastic... too bad I can't ever listen to it.

I see a lot of people dissing this album..........2004-05-25

because they thought it was a Morrissey album rather than a compilation of songs by various artisits that inspired him. Well, I don't have that complaint because I knew what I was getting before I got it. This is a GREAT collection of songs!! Most of the artists I'd never heard before but really this is a top notch compilation and I recommend it to anyone with varied tastes in music. Thanks Morrissey!

I hate to be negative, but..........2004-05-19

...i'm afraid anyone who bought this album thinking it was a Morrissey album is not that bright or extremely inattentive. and i'm surprised they would announce their lack of sense to the world by writing a ridiculously angry review of the album.

anyway, this album IS like getting a mixtape from Morrissey. that's the point! so if that appeals to you, it's a reasonably good buy.

Meditation Music:

1. Narcophony
2. Natural
3. New Life
4. Ocean Sunrise
5. One For The Road
6. Peculia Del Camino
7. Relax
8. Renew
9. Reve Errance
10. Ritual

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

Who Said (Stuck in the UK) [CD-single] [Import]

Il Pastor Fido [Deutsche Harmonia Mundi]

Fate's Right Hand

Music: J.S. Bach: Organ Works, Vol. 4

Feast of July [Soundtrack]

Distribute Dis Disk

Eric Clapton/Jimmy Page/Jeff Beck [Box set]

Dilate

Down the Bayou

Early One Morning: Folksongs Arranged By Britten

Eat You Alive [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]

Dei Miei Amici Cantautori [Import]

Down to Earth [Explicit Lyrics]

Lucia di Lammermoor / Rost, Ford, Michaels-Moore, A. Miles, Mackerras

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