| 1. Cutting Edge |
| 2. Snakes and Ladders |
| 3. Cutting Edge (Reprise) |
| 4. Shot in the Dark |
| 5. Concrete |
| 6. Luxury |
| 7. Small World |
| 8. Luddite Joe |
| 9. Megalomaniac |
| 10. Clean This Act Up |
| 11. Bed of Nails |
| 12. Coitus Interruptus [*] - Fad Gadget |
| 13. Innocent Bystander [*] - Fad Gadget |
| 14. Sheep Look Up [*] - Fad Gadget |
| 15. Ideal World [*] - Fad Gadget |
Snakes & Ladders,Frank Tovey,Sire/Warner Bros.
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Snakes & Arrows
Rush Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000NVIXFK Release Date: 2007-05-01 |
Tracks:
- Far Cry
- Armor And Sword
- Workin' Them Angels
- The Larger Bowl
- Spindrift
- The Main Monkey Business
- The Way The Wind Blows
- Hope
- Faithless
- Bravest Face
- Good News First
- Malignant Narcissism
- We Hold On
Amazon.com
A return to their former glory days, Snakes and Arrows shows this seminal prog rock band reclaiming some of the sonic territory that they'd lost over the past few years. It's not certain what contributed to this artistic rebirth, but Rush has crafted a historical and emotional odyssey that shows many both where they've been and where they're going--from the baroque soundscapes of "The Main Monkey Business," reminiscent of their earliest work to the seductive almost folkloric urgency of "The Way the Wind Blows," which is as dangerous, anxious, and prophetic as anything that Arcade Fire or Mars Volta is doing currently. Main Lyricist Neil Peart has spent the last decade getting over the death of his wife and daughter, and those tragic events have given his songwriting more depth and gravity as he explores the strengths and limitations of faith in both metaphoric and literal detail. While never didactic or ponderous, this disc is really an instruction manual for how one conducts themselves with grace and hope through unendurable pain and the vagaries of life. Gone is much of the shrillness of their earlier incarnations--Geddy Lee's trademark high pitch shrieks have mellowed considerably and Alex Lifesong's guitar playing has an assurance and freedom that can only come with age. --Jaan UhelszkiAlbum Description
Anthem/Atlantic recording group Rush return with its first new collection of original material in nearly five years, entitled "SNAKES & ARROWS." The album was recorded in the fall of 2006 with Gammy Award-winner Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver) and Rush co-producing. "It's hard to describe," Geddy Lee recently told Revolver re: "SNAKES & ARROWS.""It's big, it's bold, and I think it's some of the best work we've done in years. I'm really pleased with the quality ofthe songs, and there's lots of playing on it. " Rush - Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart - will trumpet the release of "SNAKES & ARROWS" with a full-scale North American tour, the renowned trio's first since 2004's "An Evening with Rush: 30th Anniversary Tour."Customer Reviews:
Amazing album .......2007-08-01
A satisfying peek inside the recording life of Rush.......2007-07-30
A new format.......2007-07-30
It's great the sound is definately a step up from CD and I enjoyed the acompanying video. It gave a real insight into the creative process Rush used during the making of the album.
I have not yet had time to test the interactive features but on the whole I think the new format is a sucess.
Rush gets a free pass.......2007-07-30
You gotta hear this..........2007-07-29
You gotta hear the quality of this 5.1 mix.
Fans will love all the interviews and behind the scenes video.
RUSH just seems to get better and better.
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Three Snakes and One Charm
The Black Crowes Manufacturer: American Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000068FXU Release Date: 2002-06-11 |
Tracks:
- Under A Mountain
- Good Friday
- Nebakanezer
- One Mirror Too Many
- Blackberry
- Girl From A Pawnshop
- (Only) Halfway To Everywhere
- Bring On, Bring On
- How Much For Your Wings?
- Let Me Share The Ride
- Better When You're Not Alone
- Evil Eye
Customer Reviews:
THIS IS ANOTHER GREAT BLACK CROWES ALBUM........2007-03-13
THE BLACK CROWES have now been entertaining us since 1990 with their smash albums such as the debut album "$HAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER," the follow-up album "THE SOUTHERN HARMONY AND MUSICAL COMPANION" from 1992 and "AMORICA" from 1994. In reality, all was well in THE BLACK CROWES world, living life to its fullest excesses and having a real good time. This time period was also another good time for THE BLACK CROWES or should I say, Chris Robinson, Rich Robinson, Steve Gorman, Johnny Colt, Marc Ford and Eddie Harsh to head back into the recording studio and record the follow-up album to the the extremely successful "AMORICA" album. After a certain period of time went by, THE BLACK CROWES would emerge from the recording studio with a completed album and hand it in to their American Recordings label. The album would be released and called "THREE SNAKES AND ONE CHARM." This album is really good and does show some life and similarity to their other previous albums. However, "THREE SNAKES AND ONE CHARM" is a little different from the other three albums in a sense that there is a lot more music contained on this album that is a little slower than usual. Despite that, the album still Rocks in more ways than one. In my opinion, "THREE SNAKES AND ONE CHARM" is another fine testament of the musical creativity of two extremely talented brothers and a fine fitting tribute to a great band that is working their way into legendary status.
Now it is time to let the music speak for itself and do all of the talking. This album begins with the incredible Southern Rocker "Under A Mountain," the slow and amazing "Good Friday," the killer Rocker "Nebakanezer," the merciless Rocker "One Mirror Too many," the breathtaking Rocker "Blackberry," the slow beautiful Country Rocker "Girl From A Pawnshop," the groundbreaking Rocker "(Only) Halfway To Everywhere," the slow beautiful acoustic Rocker "Bring On, Bring On," the beautiful acoustic number "How Much For Your Wings?," the fast paced Rocker "Let Me Share The Ride," another great Southern Rocker "Better When You're Not Alone" and the slow Rocker "Evil Eye." May I add the Chris Robinson's blistering lead vocals kick a*s the way a true frontman's singing is suppose to. Also both Rich's and Marc's guitar licks and riffs are played perfectly down to the bone.
Overall, this is a great album worth seeking further into and checking out especially if you are a devout or diehard BLACK CROWES collector. However, I recommend that all newcomers or new beginners to the sound and music of THE BLACK CROWES to buy their first three albums before proceeding in listening to this album.
I would like to highly recommend in purchasing this album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This album will definitely prove to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished by everyone for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one great BLACK CROWES album that all devout BLACK CROWES collector's and diehard's would not want to be without.
In closing, THE BLACK CROWES are still burning hot on fire and still playing to sold out concerts the world over. THE BLACK CROWES would still record more great albums and record with one of their greatest idol's ever. Believe it or not, their best is still yet to come. With that in mind, there would be new stories in the BLACK CROWES legend that would still need to be conquered, told and written in new pages and chapter's. But that, my fellow readers and reviewers, you will just have to stay tuned and read further about at a later date. So here's to you Chris, Rich, Steve, Johnny, Marc and Eddie. Thanks for the memories and still more to come. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," am I wrong. Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. THE BLACK CROWES RULES. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In rock, John L.
Rock 'N' Roll with Alot of Soul!!!.......2005-07-20
Not for most listeners.......2005-06-08
The hard core Crowes' cadre may love this album, but most people won't find this one reachable. I'll agree with the other reviewers that the album seems more subdued. If you like the hard rocking sound of the Crowes on the radio, one of the other releases will probably be a better starting place.
Add a half when it grows on you........2005-06-03
This seems to be the "grower" in the Crowes catalog, where it takes a while for songs to assert themselves. While that's often a more rewarding thing than the opposite (an album that feels immediately familiar, but lacks longevity), the songs do suffer slightly from a lack of strong hooks and come off a little dry at times. The ballads, such as the pretty Girl From a Pawnshop and odd How Much For Your Wings? break away from the pack easiest and all the songs become rewarding in time. This was the third and last album from the band with this lineup, and during that time noone else in rock and roll was better.
Crucial Crowes Listening.......2005-03-31
1) Under A Mountain- 10/10 Typical great lead-off song about coming to grips with love and/or sex. Smooth guitars layer a slow steady vibe. Drums rock out nicely behind it all.
2) Good Friday- 10/10 One of my fav Crowes songs of all time. Heard them play this song LIVE on the actual Good Friday in an old church, so maybe I'm partial, but this might be the coolest break-up song ever. But not a wussy break-up point of view either, which is cool.
3) Nebakenezer- 10/10 Cool riff. Great drums. Vox are money. It's LOUD! And it's a bout drugs. What more could you ask for?
4) One Mirror Too Many- 8.5/10 Another drug warning. Looks like the boys are learning from their days of growing beards and dropping out on drugs (not that that was ever too bad for them musically)
5) Blackberry- 8/10 Easy to dismiss this one since it was the single, but a cool song. Funky. Chris' raspy vocals call back to the days of "Sometimes Salvation"
6) Girl From A Pawnshop- 9.5/10 Can almost picture him in a country bar singing this one. Cool story about a girl and a letter and the reality surrounding her while reading it. Ending is stellar.
7) (Only)Halfway To Everywhere- 8/10 Funky. Weird vocal effects. Upbeat. Could have easily ended up on Amorica. Got some horns from the Dirty Dozen helping out.
8) Bring On, Bring On- 8/10 Acoutic heavy. Gospel type chorus. OK on it's own... but sets up the next song rather well, which is...
9) How Much For Your Wings 10/10 Another acoustic tune that gets interrupted monetarily by some drums/ guitar and hand-clapping. Certainly nothing for some readers to moan about. Killer guitar that somehow is uplifting even though it deals with the sadness of loss. Brother Rich helps out on the vocals trading off behind Chris's singing of the verses.
10) Let Me Share The Ride- 7.5/10 Pretty standard road song. Sort of out of place at this point in the disc.
11) Better When You're Not Alone- 9.5/10 Seems like it would have fit perfect behind "Wings". Praises the joys of love and how it makes their world better. Never corny, just honest. Good upbeat ending.
12) Evil Eye- 10/10 Wow... What to say aboiut this song. Lyrics make you re-think you're whole outlook and disposition on love, beliefs, life and the world around you. Piercing guitar on top of some awesome drumming. Lyric: "Do you have in you to even try?" That should also be said for this whole album. Do try it!
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Snakes on a Plane: The Album
Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: New Line Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000GFLEA4 Release Date: 2006-08-15 |
Tracks:
- Cobra Starship (featuring members of The Academy Is..., The Sounds and Gym Class Heroes) - "Snakes On A Plane (Bring It)"
- Panic! at the Disco - "The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage" (Tommie Sunshine Brooklyn Fire Remix)
- The Academy Is... - "Black Mamba" (Teddybears Remix)
- Cee-Lo Green - "Ophidiophobia"
- All-American Rejects - "I Can't Take It" (El Camino Prom Wagon Mix)
- The Sounds - "Queen Of Apology" (Patrick Stump - Fall Out Boy - Remix)
- Fall Out Boy - "Of All The Gin Joints In All the World" (Tommie Sunshine's Brooklyn Fire Retouch)
- Gym Class Heroes - "New Friend Request" (Hi-Tek Remix)
- The Bronx - "Around The Horn" (Louis XIV Remix)
- Armor for Sleep - "Remember To Feel Real" (Machine Shop Remix)
- The Hush Sound - "Wine Red" (Tommie Sunshine's Brooklyn Fire Retouch)
- Jack's Mannequin - "Bruised" (Remix)
- Coheed & Cambria - "Wake Up" (Acoustic)
- Donavon Frankenreiter - "Lovely Day"
- Michael Franti & Spearhead - "Hey Now Now"
- Trevor Rabin - "Snakes On A Plane - The Theme"
Amazon.com
Once in a while, the Hollywood marketing machine is made redundant by the viral campaign that develops, seemingly on its own, around a movie. In 2006, such a web phenom surrounded Snakes on a Plane months before its summer release. The movie was cool before it even opened, and that status is reflected on the kind of musicians on its soundtrack. For starters, it's co-released by Decaydance, the label run by Fall Out Boy's bassist Pete Wentz; this isn't a coincidence, as most of the bands involved belong to the same musical universe, including several with a connection to former FOB label Fueled by Ramen (The Academy Is , Panic! At the Disco, Gym Class Heroes, the Hush Sound). The vibe is happy-go-lucky and exuberant, a feeling bolstered by the fact that while most of the songs aren't original, they've been remixed for extra-oomph by the likes of Tommie Sunshine and Teddybears. Among the few originals are the title track by Cobra Starship (an ad hoc "supergroup" made up of members of The Academy Is , Gym Class Heroes, and The Sounds) and "Ophidiophobia" by Cee Lo Green, on loan from Gnarls Barkley. Finally, the cool factor is compounded by snippets of movie dialogue between tracks, Tarantino-like. --Elisabeth VincentelliAlbum Description
The musical companion to one of this year's most buzzed about movies. Features remixes and new songs by Fall Out Boy, Cee Lo, Panic! At The Disco, All American Rejects, The Sounds, Armor For Sleep, The Bronx, The Hush Sound, Spearhead, and more. For months, the Internet has been flooded with amateur music videos, songs, and even entire blogs dedicated to this movie. Included on the enhanced portion of this CD is the "best of the best" of those amateur creations.Customer Reviews:
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<3 Snakes.......2007-06-21
Snakes On A Plane is going to be coming with something else????.......2007-02-11
There is only a few songs on the cd that's in the movie though, like the first song. The song by Gym Class Heroes and Cee Lo Green and the last 3 songs. The reason that I said that Snakes On A Plane is going to be coming with something else is that I just found out from an email from Varese Sarabande concerning the image mistake on their Nanny McPhee front and back cover art is that...well find out below for yourself the copy and paste info from my email under the February 27th relase date:
Coming Soon from Varèse Sarabande:
February 13, 2007
Christopher Young: GHOST RIDER
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
BT and Tommy Stinson: CATCH AND RELEASE
Original Motion Picture Score
Stewart Matthewman: THE ASTRONAUT FARMER
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Klaus Badelt and Ramin Djawadi: BEAT THE DRUM
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Scott Glasgow: ROBOTECH: THE SHADOW CHRONICLES
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
JERRY GOLDSMITH: His Final Recordings
Original Motion Picture Soundtracks
3 CD Set - STAR TREK NEMESIS / TIMELINE / LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION
February 27, 2007
Mychael Danna: BREACH
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Trevor Rabin: SNAKES ON A PLANE
Original Motion Picture Score
Carlo Siliotto: NOMAD: The Warrior
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
March 13, 2007
David Shire: ZODIAC
Original Motion Picture Score
Cobra Starship is awesome.......2007-02-07
O YEAH!.......2006-11-21
Fun Movie Soundtrack for a Fun Movie.......2006-11-06
Many of the tracks are remixes that weren't really in the movie, but are neat anyway.
Definitely recommended to anyone who likes pop-remixes, campy movies and fun music.
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Circle of Snakes
Danzig Manufacturer: Evilive Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002MHE7I Release Date: 2007-02-06 |
Tracks:
- Wotans Procession
- SkinCarver
- Circle of Snakes
- 1000 Devils Reign
- Skull Forrest
- HellMask
- When We Were Dead
- Night, BeSodom
- My Darkness
- NetherBound
- Black Angel, White Angel
Customer Reviews:
its aint 94 anymore.......2007-06-11
a great album.......2007-02-24
'1000 Devils Reign' has some great lyrics that recalls images of The Rebel Angels from John Milton's Paradise Lost. At least that's what i think of when I hear the 'floods of feathers fly' line. 'Skull Forrest is a quiet little song that was based on a dream Danzig had. The rhyming pattern and almost robotic structured drums are great for this song. This is one of my favorites. Hellmask is a heavy three minute song that wakes you back up again.
'When We Were Dead' and 'Night, Besodom' are the only two weak songs here. And even they are still good! And as he did on the I Luciferi album there are three great ending tracks here: 'My Darkness', 'Netherbound' and 'Black Angel, White Angel'
And as I've said in numerous other Danzig reviews, the sequence of these songs is perfect. But I always though this album was a bit short.(Only 42 minutes). Another 3 songs would have really filled this album out nicely. Some of those songs will be released on the upcoming Lost Tracks of Danzig CD. This should see release sometime in April or May of 2007. And if you like Danzig at all you will pick it up immediately, along with this album.
5 stars for this one. His voice is a bit worse for wear on this one (as it has been for the last 7 or 8 years) but the powerful guitars and drums make up for this. Buy this now and give it a listen.
solid album.......2007-01-12
Danzigs best since 4.......2006-06-26
Danzig is back.
Glen is BACK!!! not better than ever, but that's alot to ask........2006-06-06
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Oxeneers or The Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go Home
These Arms Are Snakes Manufacturer: Jade Tree ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002KQOIA Release Date: 2004-09-21 |
Tracks:
- The Shit Sisters
- Angela's Secret
- Big News
- Tracing
- Your Pearly Whites
- Gadget Arms
- Greetings From The Great North Woods
- La Stanza Bianca
- Darlings Of New Midnight
- Oxeneer
- Idaho
Customer Reviews:
Oxeneers.......2005-12-06
High expectations, low yields.......2005-10-23
I guess I should have been tipped off by their lackluster live show. Singer Steve Snere (what a perfect rock star name) looked bored. I think I was more into it than him. Plus, I realized they were only a three piece -- the interesting dual guitar interplay from This is Meant to Hurt You had either been the product of overdubs, or they'd lost a member.
Either way, it's a big loss to the band. As a 3 piece they just can't provide a full enough sound.
And they seem bored. Or lazy, or something. There were a couple songs in Oxeneers where TAAS were able to blow me away, like they used to. The rest of the album, though, is trash. The band is content with going on for minutes at a time with a two-bar guitar or keyboard riff over a simple drum beat, and Snere chanting his whatever.
This happens a lot. It's not intense, it's not complex. It's not what I loved in the EP.
a little like jesus lizard on some songs.......2005-04-28
The album I wished the Mars Volta released.......2005-03-29
you need this more than AIR.......2004-12-18
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Thunder Down Under
Hot Snakes Manufacturer: Swami Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000GIWGYY Release Date: 2006-08-15 |
Tracks:
- Braintrust
- Hi-Lites
- Retrofit
- XOX
- Think About Carbs
- L.A.X.
- Plenty For All
- Who Died
- Suicide Invoice
- Kreative Kontrol
- Rock N' Roll Will Never Die
- U.S. Mint
- Let It Come
Customer Reviews:
Rocks Off.......2007-03-08
In an ideal world, the Hot Snakes and the Exploding Hearts would be my generation's Beatles and Stones, or our Nirvana and Pearl Jam, or our Pistols and Clash, or our Elvis and Jerry Lee. Or anyway, something really important.
Should be required listening for any old-timers who think that rock and roll has not been glorious since Sun Records in the 50s or CBGBs in the 70s.
Almost perfect..........2006-10-18
They are (were) in a genre of their own in my opinion.
The only track I could live without is "Rock And Roll Will Never Die", but it's sort of a goof or a skit of a track.
Buy. Listen. Love. Repeat.
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Live and Let Die
Various Artists , and George Martin Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000087DRN Release Date: 2003-02-11 |
Tracks:
- Live And Let Die (Main Title)
- Just A Closer Walk With Thee / New Second Line
- Bond Meets Solitaire
- Whisper Who Dares
- Snakes Alive
- Baron Samedi's Dance Of Death
- San Monique
- Fillet Of Soul-New Orleans / Live And Let Die
- Bond Drops In
- If He Finds It, Kill Him
- Trespassers Will Be Eaten
- Solitaire Gets Her Cards
- Sacrifice
- James Bond Theme
- Gunbarrel / Snakebit
- Bond To New York
- San Monique (Alternate)
- Bond And Rosie
- The Lovers
- New Orleans
- Boat Chase
- Underground Liar
Customer Reviews:
Favorite Bond Film.......2007-04-26
The Solitaire melody is dreamy and romantic and often moody.
"Bond Goes to New York' is sharp yet out-witted. "Live and Let Die", a sacrament to testimony. Too good to pass up.
Finally! The complete Live and Let Die Soundtrack.......2005-09-13
Only so much music could be recorded on a record. This album finally satisfies all of us who wanted all of the music. Sir George Martin does a wonderful variation to the classic 007 theme as well as great action sequences with different variations of the main title and then some original songs. Sir Martin was the first to score for Bond since Barry who had scored all of the previous movies unavailable for this one. The music was a fabulous introduction to the new Bond Roger Moore.
This Album will stand the test of time when good music was being made for the series.
Best Sound Track Ever.......2005-03-20
Live and Let Delight.......2004-08-12
The musical chemistry between McCartney and Martin is obvious as the title theme music is blended throughout the soundtrack. As a matter of trivia the movie producers originally planned to use McCartney's title theme with a female vocalist before the former Beatle showed his mettle as a negotiator. In the end, Paul McCartney and Wings performed the title track. LIVE AND LET DIE also proved to be a hit Apple/Capitol single as well.
There are a couple things missing from the CD. When some of the James Bond soundtracks were re-released a couple years ago they included selected soundbytes and an analog movie trailer. Apparently the remastered LIVE AND LET DIE soundtrack did not rate these extra features.
Oh well, Live and Let Die. In the meantime, live and go buy.
Why weren't these tracks included in the first place?.......2003-04-16
George Martin took over from John Barry to write the score for Live and Let Die and he more than admirably did the job. First of all, (take note David Anrold), is that he incorporate the theme song into the score even though it wasn't written by him...thus continuing the tradition of Bond music set by John Barry. Second, he wrote another piece for Solitaire which is also used extensively throughout the score. In all, George Martin wrote a score worthy of Barry himself....
Which is what makes the original release such a disappointment because many of the best music was left out. The re-master remedied that and includes virtually the entire score: the music for the pre-title sequence (gun barrel/snakebit), other notables are Bond and Rosie, The Lovers, Bond to New York, and many of the cues for action/chase sequences. There is an alternate cue for San Monique which I think is better than the one on the original release.
But why the 3 stars rating?
We have to wait for Bond's 40th anniversary for the soundtrack's proper release, AND rebuy the soundtrack (I have it in cassette and CD and now the Re-master). Call me bitter, I think the people who runs the Bond empire should stop treating us fans so shabbily.
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Easter
These Arms Are Snakes Manufacturer: Jade Tree Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000I2IRXC Release Date: 2006-10-10 |
Tracks:
- Mescaline Eyes
- Horse Girl
- Subtle Body
- Desert Ghost
- Child Chicken Play
- Hell's Bank Notes
- Abracadabraca
- Deer Lodge
- Lady North
- Perpetual Bris
- Coporeal
- Crazy Woman Dirty Train
Album Description
Their second full-length for Jade Tree finds the Seattle foursome towing a proverbial line between paradox, hostility, and a caustic blend of post-hard/math core. "Easter" explores the relationship between suspect animism, impending otherworldly doom, and the ethereal battle between virtue and ruin. For fans of Drive Like Jehu, The Jesus Lizard, Led Zeppelin.Customer Reviews:
Best release to date!.......2007-06-17
one of the most underrated bands in america.......2007-01-17
I was lucky enough to see them in Columbia, SC about 2 months ago at a club where not more than 40-50 people were (because people there are apparently idiots, i drove 2 hours just for the show) and they absolutely killed. it was one of the best shows I've ever seen, America needs to hear this band...they are the cure for every mainstream, dry, disposable band (i agree with the previous reviewer about the "these arms are 'disco'") that i can think of. please please support these guys, they know exactly what they are doing.
these arms are late.......2006-12-08
Easter is an ambitious record, packed tight with energy, aggression and a healthy dose of schizophrenia. Like a Kaiju movie klaxon warning of impending calamity, TAAS howls and screeches with equal parts excitement and foreboding. Steve Snere's surly snarl is in full effect, pouring out his stream of consciousness and boy howdy is it angry. Ryan Fredriksen's guitar screeches through dissonant licks and churns out heavy sludge with ease. The band is tighter than ever before, and it shows.
However, the album isn't without its flaws. The sequence of songs on the album is particularly dreadful. The first three tracks roar with unparalleled rage, building up the tension in an almost unbearable torrent of filth and fury. But the fourth track, "Desert Ghost," is a drum and piano number which is hauntingly melodic, but incredibly out of place. Everyone knows that track four is like the money shot of the album. You can't waste it with a slow burner like that. The poor sequencing breaks up the momentum and halts the album dead in its tracks.
These Arms Are Snakes are like aspiring cooks, working the kinks out of their recipe for hard-edged, cerebral punk rock. Their first EPs were like appetizers, spicy and palatable, but lacking in depth. Their debut was an explosive, but ultimately under-seasoned dish that was hard to swallow. Easter is an ambitious stew of ideas, styles and sounds. It is a fearless experiment that is complex in flavor but somewhat disproportioned and off-balanced. Who knows what the next album (and maybe some lineup solidifying) will bring?
- ALLEN HUANG.
Treat it like a push pin, push it till' it gets in".......2006-12-07
The first thing you'll notice listening to this entire album is that it doesn't have the catchy song structure of their previous album, Oxeneers or The Lion Sleeps... While Oxeneers showed a band that write catchy songs without comprising intregity, Easter shows a more technical and more balanced side of the band. The band displays an atmospheric feel without taking the whole Isis or Pelican route. Because of this, I would say that the album flows incredibly well.
Sound wise, These Arms are Snakes are the definition of post-hardcore. From the crunchy album opener, Mescaline Eyes, to the audible insanity of Crazy Woman Dirty Train, this band shifts every which way while maintaining a sound all their own. Always a strong suit, the album's production is top notch with everything heard in complete clarity. That credit can go to the band's drummer, Chris Common. The band's intention for Easter was clearly made for a live presence because I must say that I had distinct pleasure to witness this band play most of this album live. The band's energy level mixed with their music just go hand and hand, feeding off each other.
Overall, Easter is much like the holiday, full of vivid textures and emotions. I have always seen TAAS as what At The Drive In would sound like if they experimented (which is a compliment in the highest fashion). I am already curious to see in which direction the band heads next. I totally recommend this for anyone that is a fan of At The Drive In or Bear vs. Shark. My advice is to follow the lyrics to Horse Girl and "Treat like a push pin, push it till' it gets in".
these arms are "amazing" snakes..........2006-11-17
this is the second full length from these arms are snakes and it's a great progression for the band. if you were a fan of "oxeneers" or their ep "this is meant to hurt you" you're guaranteed to like this one as well. it sounds a little post hardcore like "this is meant...", a little electronica and progressive like "oxeneers", as well as mixing in a new fresh sound which i would say is more experimental and even a little classic rock sound.
bottomline, these arms are snakes fans are going to love this album while if you're new to the band, "easter" wouldn't be a bad album to start off either. it's just as good, and perhaps better than their previous releases. all their albums thus far are epic and no one else is making this kind of music these days. very original and fresh. if you're unsure about buying the album, download "mescaline eyes", "horse girl", and "child chicken play". that should be all the convincing you need. i highly recommend this album to anyone.
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Green Snakes
Johnny Bush Manufacturer: Texas Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005R5L9 Release Date: 2001-11-13 |
Tracks:
- Green Snakes (On The Ceiling)
- When Did You Stop Lovin' Me
- I Wish That I Could Fall In Love Today
- Driving Nails (In My Coffin)
- Rainbow In Daddy's Eyes
- Dos Tacos
- The Next Voice You Hear
- He Don't Deserve You Anymore
- Glory Train (Holy Train)
- Cheatin' Fire
- Nobody's Business (But My Own)
- The Truth About You
- You Don't Have to Be A Baby To Cry
- Moon Mullican Story
- The Pipeliner Blues
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Until his late-'90s comeback, Johnny Bush was known mainly as the writer of Willie Nelson's "Whiskey River." Though a mysterious vocal disorder in the early '70s interrupted his singing career, Bush has regained his voice and reclaimed his position as king of the honky-tonk barstool. This self-produced collection takes its title from one of Bush's cult classics of the '70s, as "Green Snakes (On the Ceiling)" has since become a Texas roadhouse anthem. The rest of the selection tends toward vintage material, with Bush sampling the songbooks of Floyd Tillman ("Driving Nails in My Coffin"), Harlan Howard ("I Wish I Could Fall in Love Today"), and Hank Locklin ("Glory Train."). The conjunto novelty of "Dos Tacos" and the retro swing of "Nobody's Business (But My Own)" fall comparatively flat, but when Bush applies his still-boyish tenor to ballads as strong as "The Next Voice You Hear" and "He Don't Deserve You Anymore," he shows why he was once billed as "the Country Caruso." --Don McLeeseCustomer Reviews:
Green Snakes.......2001-11-29
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Ode to Joy
The Deadly Snakes Manufacturer: In the Red Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00008J2HO Release Date: 2003-04-15 |
Tracks:
- Closed Casket
- I Can't Sleep At Night
- Playboys
- Oh My Bride
- Trouble's Gonna Stay Awhile
- I Want To Die
- Burn Down The Valley
- Nick & Chico
- I'm Leaving You
- There Goes Your Corpse Again
- Everybody Seems To Think (You've Got Some Kind Of Hold On Me)
- Sink Like Stones
- Mutiny & Lonesome Blues
Album Description
Third album from Toronto's Deadly Snakes, galloping rhythms, weeping turns to gospel and the horn section leans to New Orleans funk. In The Red Records. 2003.Customer Reviews:
Mixed bag of goodies! Just like Amsterdam, eh?.......2007-05-27
Toronto's bravest branch out.......2005-11-26
Buy "I'm Not Your Soldier Anymore" and "Ode To Joy" and "Porcella" and "Love Undone". Buy the Reigning Sound CDs too. All those CDs are on In The Red Records and they all slay dragons and fatten frogs for deadly snakes.
neato.......2004-01-02
Flat out album of the year thus far!!!!.......2003-04-22
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- Suite Mégalique Apocalyptico Foulfuitique
- Swimming
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- The Train To San Lorenzo
- Third Stream
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- Um Olhar [Import]
- Waking Dream of Forgiveness
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