Spiral

1. Spiral

2. Ballad

3. Dervish D.

4. To the Unknown Man

5. 3+3

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Average customer rating: great and quickly sent... Alot of Darkness--and Some Fun Absolute must for NIN fans Not for the faint of heart. NIN at it's almost best

The Downward Spiral Nine Inch Nails Manufacturer: Nothing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt Industrial | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Fragile With Teeth Pretty Hate Machine Broken Pretty Hate Machine ASIN: B000001Y5Z Release Date: 1994-03-08

Tracks:

1. Mr. Self Destruct
2. Piggy
3. Heresy
4. March Of The Pigs
5. Closer
6. Ruiner
7. The Becoming
8. I Do Not Want This
9. Big Man With A Gun
10. A Warm Place
11. Eraser
12. Reptile
13. The Downward Spiral
14. Hurt

Amazon.com essential recording

Nine Inch Nails are a pretty amazing phenomenon when one considers what they--um, he--have done with just a few studio recordings. The Downward Spiral, NIN's second full-length album, is just as packed with vitriol as Pretty Hate Machine and the EP Broken--and has just as solid a base of pop hooks that go a long way toward explaining NIN's popularity. Most recognizable is the down-tempo single "Closer," which remains a staple of dance clubs everywhere. But for the most part, the album is all heavy beats and aggressive guitars--industrial music with a pop angle. That winning combination is what makes Trent Reznor a law unto himself, becoming insanely popular while the main body of industrial music retains its subculture status. --Genevieve Williams

Amazon.com

It's easy to understand why Nine Inch Nails became the industrial band to break out of the techno ghetto and win a larger audience. Trent Reznor, who records the NIN albums almost entirely by himself (although he tours with a full band), tries very hard to pass himself off as an angry young man, but underneath the angst-ridden lyrics, pounding synths, and grating guitars is an irrepressible pop sensibility. On the second full-length NIN album, The Downward Spiral, Reznor builds his constructions of noise and gloom around warm, fuzzy melodies. On the album's first single, "March of the Pigs," for example, Reznor screams about swine lined up for slaughter amid guitars screeching in pain. Suddenly the guitars fall away to reveal the sensually throbbing rhythm track below; then that falls away to reveal a vocal-and-piano track that's as catchy as anything by Elton John. Because Reznor has a better handle on dynamics now, the melodic core is more obvious than ever. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

great and quickly sent..........2007-07-31

love the cd---
and it came quickly...
It really, like always has the great balance of harsh songs and even mellow....

Alot of Darkness--and Some Fun.......2007-07-15

The first time I listened to "The Downward Spiral", I was a bit sickened by the opening gun shots, realizing that Reznor was making a not-too-subtle reference to the so-called Tate murders, where the three male victims were shot, among other things. Time having blunted that effect, I've grown to appreciate not only his utilization of those disgusting crimes as a potent metaphor for his own perceived disintegration (note "Piggy" and the cacophonous "March of the Pigs"), but I've come to the conclusion that, while this work is a bit dark (and noisy) for my tastes, it's nevertheless quite an accomplishment. Unlike "Year Zero", it's never dull. Every song oozes with emotion, be it anger, contempt, desperation--whatever. Lyrically, it runs the gamut between good enough and wow, I wish I'd thought of that. It's technically brilliant--I can't conceive of how the electronic effects could have been rendered any more intriguing. It's obviously a labor of love, meticulously constructed by an obsessive (and perhaps perverted) mind. For all it's stellar qualities, "The Downward Spiral" is, alas, not for every mood, i.e., it has the unique ability to twist an already bad mood into an even worse one--at least that's my experience. Plenty of sunshine and a car ride is the way I take it best. Maybe that will work for you.

Absolute must for NIN fans.......2007-06-27

If you're a fan of NIN and don't own this album, then you should really reconsider calling yourself a fan. This is a classic industrial album and one of their finest works ever.

Not for the faint of heart........2007-06-07

TDS was Reznor's darkest and from what I think his best piece of work in his entire career (and also his most disturbing). If you are trying to get into Nine Inch Nails, I would recommend either With Teeth, Year Zero, or The Fragile, as they are cd's that are less dark than this. However, if you are into NIN, you should DEFINITELY pick up this cd.

My favorite songs: Mr. Self Destruct, Heresy, Closer, March of the Pigs, Ruiner, Eraser, Reptile, A Warm Place, and finally Hurt.

NIN at it's almost best.......2007-05-16

Good work from Trent, but in my book many of the songs on this CD that are performed on the Beside You in Time Blu-ray are a better performance then the originals

Average customer rating: AMAZING TALENT Luxurious Listning Music like no other Ottmar Liebert - "One Guitar"

One Guitar Ottmar Liebert Manufacturer: Spiral Subwave Records International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Winter Rose The Hours Between Night & Day La Semana Best of Ottmar Liebert Nouveau Flamenco: 1990-2000 Special Tenth Anniversary Edition ASIN: B000HWY5VG Release Date: 2006-08-29

Tracks:

1. Not One, Not Two
2. Beginnings
3. Along This Road
4. At Ambapali's Grove
5. Night Traveling Raindrops
6. This Spring Release 10,000 Butterflies
7. Thunder, and the Wind Plays with a Leaf
8. Red Desert Sky (Unresolved)
9. Sapo
10. We Begin Again, Again
11. Looking West Until the Train Disappears
12. Out of the Blue
13. Letting Go

Product Description

Ottmar Liebert's new CD of solo acoustic guitar - the ghosts of Spanish flamenco within the dreamscapes of the New World. One Guitar: 13 tracks of contemplation, meditation, exhalation, levitation... and exquisite solitude.

Album Description

After 22 releases and a stellar career enjoyed by few guitarists of our time, three-time Grammy nominee Ottmar Liebert has released his most daring and unadorned recording yet. This 13 song release, One Guitar is filled with gorgeous soulful performances and a palette full of intimate moods and lush landscapes. Recorded solo with no overdubs, Ottmar delivers his amazing guitar prowess. This 13 song release was ''70% improvised'' says Liebert, which contributes to more personal nature and intimate environment that takes the listener to a different place.

Customer Reviews:

AMAZING TALENT.......2007-03-09

I purchased this CD just after seeing him in person for two hours which was amazing in itself and this CD just carries on the magic that Ottmar has created. He and his band members play with their eyes shut so it is not hard for me to shut my eyes while listening to this CD and think I am on the 2nd row again. I totally recommend this CD to everyone that wants to be transported to an unbelievable place in the universe.

Luxurious Listning.......2006-12-22

It is hard to believe that ~One Guitar~ is just so...1 guitar...played by one human being.
Some how it seems the music melds back onto and into itself, making it's own simple elegant Flamenco symphony. It is clean, clear, smooth and immaculate. I found it most beneficial to leave it playing 24 hours a day in my room, while traveling, to think and dream by...very luxurious and healing to the senses. I find Ottmar Liebert to be an Artist worthy of the highest praise. Salute Sir! Only one thing would be more of a privilege to listen to, and that would be ~One Guitar~ in live Concert!

Music like no other.......2006-12-20

Every time I hear Ottmar's "One Guitar" it reaches me more deeply. This is not pop music that grabs you quickly and lets you go as fast. And though is the greatest of guitarists, the music flows like it comes as easily as breathing. This is music from his heart that goes into my heart and I long to hear it again and again. It's imposible to explain in words.. I'll never tire of it. It helps me feel.

Ottmar Liebert - "One Guitar".......2006-12-05

I've been a fan of Ottmar Liebert since the early 90's. My family and I recenty saw him live in Portsmouth, NH where he performed much of the music on "One Guitar." While I've been disappointed in live perfomances compared to the studio version of a cut, this gentleman performed every piece BRILLIANTLY. It's truly astounding to listen to such beautiful music, and to watch the person creating the music make it look so utterly easy.

This is an enchanting album...classic flamenco performed by the world's finest flamenco player. As an interesting aside, Ottmat Liebert is also quite an accomplished photographer. He ran a slide show with a random selection of his vast library of photos at the concert. It came off beautifully. If you ever get the chance to see him perform live, GO! If not, this album is about as good as flamenco gets!

Cheers,
Jim

Average customer rating: Fantastic music, makes you relax! Soft, Relaxing Harp Music for All Occasions Irresistible! Hilary Stagg and the Harp- Beautiful Combination! Like floating on water...

Dream Spiral Hilary Stagg Manufacturer: Real Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Edge of Forever Beyond the Horizon Feather Light Sweet Return Hilary Stagg: A Tribute ASIN: B000001J3X Release Date: 1993-07-07

Tracks:

1. Heaven On Earth
2. Land Of Oz
3. Before Time
4. Spirit Dancers
5. Island Sweets
6. Drifting Toward A Dream
7. Dream Spiral
8. Sunlight Returns

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic music, makes you relax!.......2007-05-15

This music makes me relax, perfect to meditate to, or if you want to fall asleep at night.

Soft, Relaxing Harp Music for All Occasions.......2006-09-01

I first heard about this cd through another reviewer on Amazon. I sampled the songs and knew that it was just what I was looking for. Hilary is a master at the harp, and the songs he plays on this album are soft and supple. It will sound relaxing in the office without distracting you from your work.

Yet it also rewards closer listening. The lovely, lilting harp lines will stay in your system for a long time.

Another thing I like about this cd is that the melodies are not repetitive. Each song has its own sound. It is the perfect gift to get for someone who is looking for music to play at work or at home while relaxing.

It is also one of the few albums I have that my wife will let me play at night while she is trying to sleep!

Rev. Marc Axelrod

Irresistible!.......2005-08-03

I knew I had to get it the first time I listened to the samples online even with the crappy speakers of my computer. Incredible that something this beautiful can be created!

Hilary Stagg and the Harp- Beautiful Combination!.......2005-08-02

If you like harp and/or New Age music, titles by Hilary Stagg are for you. In addition to this album, I also own Sweet Return and The Edge of Forever. Beautiful harp playing. Definitely satisfies the harp lover in you!

Like floating on water..........2005-05-21

I first heard this lovely music in a Sharper Image store back in the early 90's and just had to have it! Every song is beautiful and makes me feel as if I am floating on water. If you want something to relax you after a hard days work then this it the CD for you! I love this music so much that I used it for dinner music at my wedding. Several of my guests complimented us on the choice and wanted to know what the CD was.

The daughter of a co-worker is getting married so I loaned it to her and they absolutely fell in love with it. Now they will be using it at her wedding. My co-worker told me that she was sad to give it back to me but will be buying her own!

Average customer rating: The most important album yet made. Not a masterpiece, and Reznor himself has outgrown it. Down The Spiral Forever (Let's Clear A Few Things Up) I own the DualDisc and the SACD, which one is better? I speak religion's message clear ... and I control you!

The Downward Spiral Nine Inch Nails Manufacturer: Nothing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt Industrial | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Fragile Year Zero Broken Things Falling Apart Further Down The Spiral ASIN: B00066N8JS Release Date: 2004-11-23

Tracks:

1. Mr. Self Destruct
2. Piggy
3. Heresy
4. March Of The Pigs
5. Closer
6. Ruiner
7. The Becoming
8. I Do Not Want This
9. Big Man With A Gun
10. A Warm Place
11. Eraser
12. Reptile
13. The Downward Spiral
14. Hurt

Tracks:

1. Burn
2. Closer (Precursor)
3. Piggy (Nothing Can Stop Me Now)
4. A Violet Fluid
5. Dead Souls
6. Hurt (Quiet)
7. Closer To God
8. All The Pigs, All Lined Up
9. Memorabilia
10. The Downward Spiral (The Bottom)
11. Ruiner (Demo)
12. Liar (Reptile Demo)
13. Heresy (Demo)

Album Description

Originally released in 1994, Trent Reznor created THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL as both a concept album and modern day classic. This influential 90's classic is Trent Reznor's industrial cum-tragic opera view of the world and the soul's sonically detailed fall from grace. The Downward Spiral delves into despair and anger with hard guitars and brutal beats.

This SACD/Hybrid DELUXE EDITION of THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL celebrates the 10 Anniversary of the modern masterpiece.

DELUXE EDITION includeds 2 hybrid SACD/CDs: Disc One - The original album in SACD Surround Sound (remixed by Trent Reznor), and newly remastered SACD Stereo and CD Stereo program. Disc Two - Bonus material (13 B-Sides, Remixes, and Rarities) in SACD Stereo and CD Stereo.

Customer Reviews:

The most important album yet made........2007-07-04

No other artist from the 1990's took it's fanbase into further exploits and deeply passionate industrial soundscape than NIN. Trent Reznor, creator, vaocalist, and essential figure of NIN is primarily responsible for this five star work of timeless art. Now, years later, the digitally remastered version along with added bonuses is available in full surround sound. Nothing new or remixed, just the same great album made louder for your zune or ipod thingy. Buy this!!! It's the best album ever made!

Not a masterpiece, and Reznor himself has outgrown it........2007-04-16

Seems like a good time to re-evaluate NIN's 1994 breakthrough The Downward Spiral. It's been reissued with digital remastering and a bonus disc of remixes, and Trent Reznor has a new and very different album coming out. And with time, it's become easier to separate the musical accomplishments of The Downward Spiral from the dark, emotional subject matter and the cultural impact it had in its time.

On the plus side, the music on The Downward Spiral is more varied than anyone ever gave Reznor credit for. Everybody copied the loud angry parts (Rammstein stole the riff for "Du Hast" right from the end of "Eraser"), but Reznor could also occasionally pause and reflect, as in the ambient instrumental "A Warm Place," and he also put all kinds of sudden changes and about-faces even into the heavy songs. The loud/soft dynamic gets abused a lot in this album, starting with the opening track, where the loud guitars abruptly give way to an extremely quiet interlude after the second chorus. But occasionally there's a bit more subtlety than that. In "The Becoming" for instance, an angry chorus suddenly turns into a rhythm on an acoustic guitar with multi-tracked chanting in the background, and then Reznor's voice comes back in and quickly gets distorted even more than before.

Occasionally, Reznor dipped into other electronic styles. "Piggy" could pass for a song by Tricky, with a vaguely jazzy rhythm produced to sound claustrophobic and dangerous. "Closer" is built on a tight house beat, and "Heresy" is KMFDM-style techno, with sound effects similar to those in "Lust" and guitars like in "Juke Joint Jezebel," and a screaming chorus not unlike what Sascha K always does. "The Downward Spiral" is a queasily off-key near-instrumental with all kind of spooky noises mixed into the ambience, much like what Aphex Twin did on occasion. The production doesn't sound dated at all. Musically, this album is a great improvement over Pretty Hate Machine.

Nonetheless, all these examples are exceptions to the rule, and do not really represent the vast majority of the album, which is more than one hour long. In the second half, the music begins to sound flat. The beats are loud and aggressive, and yet somewhat awkward. Except for "Heresy" and "Closer," these songs don't have the sense of propulsive energy and motion that one finds in really good electronic music (even in industrial music, like KMFDM's "Naive"). After "Closer," a lot of The Downward Spiral consists of grinding, hook-less sludge. Even Reznor's vocals, which are arranged into catchy rhythms in the first half, become more formless in the second half. The rhythms slacken, and it often feels like he's just screaming irregularly over a loud but senseless pile of noise. Maybe each individual song isn't bad, but it's a bit tiresome to listen to the whole album from beginning to end.

The other big drawback of the album is that, even though the music can be detailed and sophisticated, Reznor's vocal delivery has no subtlety whatsoever. He has only two settings -- almost inaudible whispering, and unhinged screaming -- and he goes back and forth between them over and over with very little variation. This really takes a lot out of the shifts in the music, and it often prevents the lyrics from making any impression whatsoever. The worst offender is probably "I Do Not Want This." First Trent screams, "Don't you tell me how I feel!" The louder he screams this line, the more it sounds like a seventh-grader's temper tantrum. Furthermore, the "I want to know everything / I want to be everywhere" bit at the end of that same song could only have an emotional impact if it were made to sound desperate and longing. But Reznor just screams these lines, making them sound petulant and boring.

Similarly, the chorus in "Heresy" might have been impressive if he had delivered it with a confident, En-Esch-like swagger (like in "Die Now, Live Later"), but instead he screams it yet again. Upon hearing it, one can't help but notice what an easy target Reznor chose. Even in 1994, there was nothing controversial about "Heresy." It was certain to offend the usual people and invite some finger-wagging from the usual talking heads, but Reznor was never in any danger of becoming a pariah or losing his record contract over this song. On the contrary, there's even something safe about the way this album depicts only personal emotions, which may be directed at some abstract entity but never at any specific event. In that sense, his latest album Year Zero takes more risks.

Reznor does a better job on "Hurt," but even at his most vulnerable he's lacking in dramatic restraint. Johnny Cash got more out of this song by emoting less. And Reznor himself became a much better singer later on. On Year Zero, his vocal performances are far superior to what he displays on The Downward Spiral. These days he sounds much more confident, relies much less on screaming, and writes about something other than his own emotions. In some sense, The Downward Spiral finds him at his weakest. His angry snarling was effective on Pretty Hate Machine, because he was singing from the point of view of a disillusioned, but fairly ordinary young man who has to go to work every day and wants to make out with pretty girls. But on this album, he's attempting to recast himself as a suffering poet and artist rather than as an ordinary man, and it's really not all that convincing. Even though this kind of narcissism appeals to angry teenagers.

So, there you have it. This was a creative and even unconventional album when it came out. However, it has severe limitations, mostly thematic rather than musical. Reznor himself doesn't make music like this anymore, and it's probably for the better.

Down The Spiral Forever (Let's Clear A Few Things Up).......2007-04-04

If I could give this album 7 stars I would. The Downward Spiral is the best album of 1994 and definitely top ten of the 90s. The album which charts the journey of a man's sanity and insanity came out during a time in music when every genre was mostly fragmented and this work of art helped meld elements like post-industrial techno beats and hard and noise rock. I just want to clear something up a reviewer said about one of the tracks about this album. The reviewer said something in reference to "big man with a gun" with its "anti-gun toting lyrics" The song is actually a satire about rap music that Reznor wrote in the midst of gangsta rap which was huge in 1994. The song is all about the state of hip-hop then and even now. That being said, I'll continue with my synopsis of this album.
The best place to listen to the album is on your headphones connected to a home stereo during an electrical storm.

I own the DualDisc and the SACD, which one is better?.......2006-12-08

Well I'll get straight to the point. The SACD version of the album is noticeably better than the 24/48 mix on the DualDisc's DVD-Audio portion.
I will say that whether you're listening to the Dolby Digital 5.1, the 24/48 5.1 or the SACD 5.1, you're in for a treat. Trent Reznor and James Brown have really done an amazing job with this surround mix. The last minute of closer where a razor sounding blast comes 360 degress around your head will just make you smile.
If you're listening with your eyes closed you'll swear the room is moving around you.

The best news that I was so pleased to discover is that the second disc is SACD stereo! I never knew this before. Getting all the great remixes as well as such sweet tracks as Joy Division's Memorabilia and Dead Souls and NIN's Burn in SACD stereo is worth the price alone.

Great disc, looking forward to The Fragile - I hope it receives the same treatment as this disc did.

Please Trent get Pretty Hate Machine back and give us a Deluxe SACD edition as well. It's too good to miss.

I speak religion's message clear ... and I control you!.......2006-10-28

What can I say about one of the best cds ever released that hasn't already been said? Being Nine Inch Nail's most popular album (due in part to the popularity of the track entitled "closer") I can only say that if you have not experienced this album, and are reading reviews for some insight then stop here and go ahead and buy this cd. If you are new to NIN, then be sure to give it several listens. Reznor's music is somewhat complex and can overwhelm someone not used his music. Give it some time, and you will begin to hear the multi-layered depth and rhythms and I promise you will be hooked. This album is a fast-paced nihilistic slam against the senses that will leave you begging for more. In addition to the music, the lyrics are bold and daringly controversial (the track "Heresy" comes to mind with lyrics like "God is dead, and no one cares, If there is a hell, I'll see you there") As a fan who loves all of Reznor's releases I would recommend anyone new to Nine Inch Nails to start with this release. While his earlier and later releases include elements that are every bit as good as the music you will find here, there is something about this album that is special and makes it stand out among the rest.

Also, as a side note about this release, the second cd makes the extra expense worth it. Not only has the music been remastered, but there is a 13 track cd available only on this release that includes rare tracks, demos, and other songs previously only available on movie soundtracks. I sold my original cd and bought this release, and have no regreats. This is the definitly the version to buy.

Average customer rating: I must be missing something here, Trent's "Pretty Hate Machine" is far better than this noisy junk Big time! The best album ever! Worth it for the videos DVD-Audio Bliss

The Downward Spiral Nine Inch Nails Manufacturer: Nothing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt Industrial | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: With Teeth The Fragile Closer to God Year Zero Broken ASIN: B0006FFRW0 Release Date: 2004-11-23

Tracks:

1. Mr. Self Destruct
2. Piggy
3. Heresy
4. March Of The Pigs
5. Closer
6. Ruiner
7. The Becoming
8. I Do Not Want This
9. Big Man With A Gun
10. A Warm Place
11. Eraser
12. Reptile
13. The Downward Spiral
14. Hurt

Album Description

Originally released in 1994, Trent Reznor created THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL as both a concept album and modern day classic. This influential 90's classic is Trent Reznor's industrial cum-tragic opera view of the world and the soul's sonically detailed fall from grace. The Downward Spiral delves into despair and anger with hard guitars and brutal beats.

DUAL DISC VERSION (CD & DVD on one disc)

CD SIDE: Includes entire album in Re-Mastered CD Stereo

DVD SIDE: * Video in surround sound and Stereo of "Closer" * Videos of "March of the Pigs" and "Hurt" * Entire album in Stereo and Advanced Resolution Surround Sound * Entire album in Dolby Digital Surround Sound and Stereo * Image Gallery * Complete Discography * Random DVD menus * Surround Sound mixes by Trent Reznor

Customer Reviews:

I must be missing something here, Trent's "Pretty Hate Machine" is far better than this noisy junk.......2007-07-12

I don't understand what makes this album referred to as a "masterpiece". I guess, compared to other albums of that time, when we're stuck "clutching at straws" to find a landmark album, this album just happened to arrive when radio had mostly just regrettable crap. Jeez, the nineties sucked! I will say though, that I would rather refer to "Pretty Hate Machine" as a masterpiece album for Nine Inch Nails. "Broken" (and "Fixed") are both easily forgettable.

On this album, I like "Mr. Self Destruct". It's an easy song to get stuck in your head, plus the EP of "Further Down the Spiral" has a couple of good remixes of that song.

"Piggy. Pig, pig, pig..." "Nothing can stop me now." What does that mean? Is Trent into bopping animals or something? The song doesn't seem to make any sense that I can figure out.

"Heresy" is a song I could do without. I'm not the most religious guy out there. However I do believe in God. But I don't practice any religion. Since there are so many different interpretations of what God is, how can anyone see the authenticity of any one religion?

"March of the Pigs" mentions pigs again. Again, what's the reference here?

"Closer" is my favorite track here. However, I hope Trent's not talking about his warped love for pigs.

The rest of this album just seems to mix up hard noise and then depressing melancholy moods backed up by strange instrumental passages. Most of the instrumentation on this album is strange. He doesn't play many ordinary instruments, and his more electronic sounds are obscure to me, and I usually enjoy variations of IDM and industrial instrumentals.

I bought this album when it came out back in 1994. I hated it back then and gave it away. I decided to buy it again to see if I've missed something. But no, it's the same album I was uncomfortable with as before. I like "Further Down the Spiral" better than this album. If "Further Down the Spiral" had "Closer" on it, that would be a fantastic album. So, I guess I'll just keep both.

Big time!.......2007-06-23

I love this album. I am so happy that trent remastered this album and included a couple videos as well. The music sounds verry fresh and doesn't drop in sound when I play the new master in my zune. If you love this album, than you should get it in it's digitally remastered format...the first edition sounds too low.

The best album ever!.......2007-06-21

his is the best album ever made IMO. I love it so much, that it never gets old, never gets boaring, and always sounds fresh and original. Anybody who writes less than a five star rating is either deaf, umb, or dead. Not in a cool undead way either...just old and dead.

Worth it for the videos.......2007-05-13

If this will be your first time buying The Downward Spiral, I would recommend buying this Dual Disc edition. It includes videos for "Closer" and "March of the Pigs." The videos are of pretty good quality. I would guess they are near or matching DVD quality, but I'm not sure of the resolution. The option to listen to the album mixed in 5.1 is also great. Since the disc also plays in standard CD players for a stereo mix of the tracks, you can use it just like a regular CD if you want. If you're buying this just for the surround sound, I'd recommend getting the Deluxe Edition of the album, which is a SACD and includes an album of b-sides, most of which are mixes collected for the singles that accompanied the release of TDS. Or, if you're like me and just have to have ever NIN release there is, this is a great addition to the collection because you get the videos.

DVD-Audio Bliss .......2007-05-08

All fans of 'The Downward Spiral' must hear this in 5.1 DVD-Audio. Some of the songs are concentrated across the front three channels with the rears serving as ambients. Other songs explode from all five speakers and swirl around the room like whirling dervishes. The clarity and detail is astonishing. I've compared this to a friend's SACD version and there is no contest. The DVD-A wins on all fronts: frequency range, bass response, and seperation. There is a general feel of space and depth on the DVD-A that is truly remarkable.

I was lucky enough to catch NIN on their 'Spiral' tour, and this High-Resolution version of the album is the closest I've heard to Reznor's enveloping concert experience, yet with the care and precision of an expertly crafted studio album.

If you don't have a DVD-Audio set-up, here is the perfect excuse to take the plunge. Don't delay, get it today.

Average customer rating: nice string music Perfect Format to Present Paul's Genius This is NOT classical music one of my favoirte cds Is it possible to wear out a CD?

Working Classical: Orchestral and Chamber Music by Paul McCartney Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Standing Stone Paul McCartney's Liverpool Oratorio Paul McCartney: Ecce Cor Meum Paul McCartney: Ecce Cor Meum Thrillington ASIN: B00001ZSXH Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

1. Junk
2. A Leaf
3. Haymakers
4. Midwife
5. Spiral
6. Warm And Beautiful
7. My Love
8. Maybe I'm Amazed
9. Calico Skies
10. Golden Earth Girl
11. Somedays
12. Tuesday
13. She's My Baby
14. The Lovely Linda

Amazon.com

Working Classical might just be the perfect outlet for the composing skills of Sir Paul McCartney. Here, the former Beatles (and, let's not forget, Wings) member scales things down from his previous classical-music endeavors--the overweight works Liverpool Oratorio and Standing Stone. In the hands of the Loma Mar Quartet chamber group and the London Symphony Orchestra, McCartney's shorter compositions sound all the more intimate (and effective). Album opener "Junk" is a simple waltz dating from the composer's days with the Fab Four, performed here by the Quartet with short-but-sweet results. "A Leaf" is another waltz motif, this one performed with a full orchestra. McCartney pop favorites "Warm and Beautiful," "Somedays," "She's My Baby," and "The Lovely Linda" all get chamber-music treatments that bring out their compositional beauty. And, while influences seem to range from Janácek to Morricone, there's no doubting that McCartney knows how to write a convincing ditty--pop or otherwise. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

nice string music.......2007-07-13

Wow, these are nice arrangements. Very good to put on the CD player late at night and relaxing with. Very good.
Macca continues to amaze. As Ringo said in reference to "Let it Be...Naked":"(Paul) ,You were right all along."
I think when the history is written many years from now, it'll be seen that while John Lennon was the heart of the Beatles,Paul McCartney was their musical brain. I feel Mac will stand tall with other notable composers from the Western musical tradition.
AS soon as the classical snobs make themselves admit it.
Melodically,Mac can't be beat.
W/out Mac,there would've not been the Beatles as we know them today.
This CD is well worth buying.

Perfect Format to Present Paul's Genius.......2006-11-20

Confused recent reviews have argued about whether this is classical or MUZAK. Whatever you want to call the form, the music itself is brilliant and inspired. We would not give two shakes about these tunes that are in some cases thirty-six years old if they had no draw to our hearts and no merit. This album would have been released and forgotten and that definitely has not happened.

I have just listened to the broadcast of Paul's most recent classical work Ecce Cor Meum from Carnegie Hall in New York (Nov. 14, 2006) and prior to the main piece, the soprano Kate Royal and another vocalist sang these songs accompanied by the same quartet that appears on Working Classical. It was essentially a live version of this album with vocals and it was brilliant as is the original Working Classical CD. My Love, Warm and Beautiful, Calico Skies and Junk come off as extraordinarily brillant as they do on this recording. These songs, whether in this form or closer to their original form, will live forever and no amount of "orchestration" can kill them.

The same reviewer wrote: "it is a sign of the decline of serious culture that so many people actually believe that this MUZAK is classical music". How pompous some classical music fans are that they cannot conceive of any important music being written in modern times. Another reviewer wrote: "an orchestrated pop song is still a pop song". Perhaps, but that is not a fatal critcism that would obviate the joy these melodies give and emotions they hold. On the contrary, this is not elevator music. Elevator music is not compelling, its not memorble and its not written by a genius named Paul McCartney.

If you were to take a sonata by a well-known classical composer and play it among 'elevator music' with an overblown song like "Feelings", for example, would that turn it into elevator music? The discerning among us know the difference. An orchestrated pop song is not just MUZAK. That is just simple-minded. This idea comes from John Lennon's song "How Do You Sleep?" during which he idenifies Paul's music as MUZAK. John later denounced and rejected the sentiments of that song.

It turns out Paul is the coolest Beatle because he is the least affected, the least afraid to worry about what people would think about his doing something like this recording. He is not worried about the posturing associated with the tough guy rock and roll image. He is first and foremost an artist and musician--one of rare quality and talent.

This is NOT classical music.......2006-11-07

It is a sign of the decline of serious culture that so many people actually believe that this MUZAK is classical music. As another reviewer wrote: an orchestrated pop song is still a pop song. It's so funny: in the 1960s, kids used to laugh at their parents for being so square for listening to 'elevator music'(i.e., orchestrated pop songs) and not being cool and listening the Beatles...and now those kids are adults and they are listening to...elevator music written by one of the Fab Four!!

one of my favoirte cds.......2006-08-05

sir paul writes such beautiful melodies. found this in the library and just loved it. it is such a peaceful pleasure to listen to. you will find some familiar tunes and other new ones. i find it moving and lovely.

Is it possible to wear out a CD?.......2006-03-26

I first heard the song "Tuesday" on my "wake-up" radio station. I was amazed and thrilled when I found Paul McCartney as the truly gifted composer, proven by this glorious work. Some of the tracks are reminiscent of old Beatles songs.
His music possesses a gentle whimsy and include orchestral or chamber versions of some of his recognizable songs such as "Junk," "My Love" and "Maybe I'm Amazed."
I'd read all the reviews and have included a snippet from one which I am happy to share... this just says it all...

Gerald R Steele
"An extension of an event, begun in the sixties, called, "The Beatles", Paul McCartney has confirmed the importance of the original Phenomena. Some of us realized that from "I Want to Hold Your Hand" a culmination of music, from Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Gershwin, and Vaughn-Williams, was emerging.
One can only hope for more. This tribute to Linda may begin something that will reference a "pop-culture" that included "The Beatles" as the beginning to music that truly responds to "the inner-ear" of, at least, three generations. This is the stuff that lives for thousands of years." Thank you Gerald. Imagine, touching the hearts of THREE generations?

My own love for this album is enhanced by my friendships as I compare my feelings, during listening, to them. A dear friend, Linda, rides her mechanical steed every morning and I think of her as I listen to "The Lovely Linda". I can see her in the morning dawn, peddling along and enjoying the morning and life. "Calico Skies" is reminiscent of all my Mitford pals! So dignified and serene! I'll probably wear out this CD from playing it so much.

Average customer rating: Best of the remix CDs Non-white noise Amazing THE remix benchmark my first foray into dark music

Further Down The Spiral Nine Inch Nails Manufacturer: Nothing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt Industrial | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 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: Fixed Closer to God Things Falling Apart March of the Pigs Broken ASIN: B000001Y89 Release Date: 1995-05-30

Tracks:

1. Piggy (Nothing Can Stop Me Now)
2. The Art Of Self Destruction, Part One
3. Self Destruction, Part Two
4. The Downward Spiral (The Bottom)
5. Hurt (Quiet)
6. Eraser (Denial, Realization)
7. At The Heart Of It All
8. Eraser (Polite)
9. Self Destruction, Final
10. The Beauty Of Being Numb
11. Erased, Over, Out

Customer Reviews:

Best of the remix CDs.......2007-01-07

4.5 Stars

Halo 10 "Further Down the Spiral" is probably the most popular NIN remix CD as it was released during Trent Reznor's commercial and critical pinnacle, following the release of his masterpiece "The Downward Spiral" (1994).

NIN remix albums in general are usually a mixed bag. While the Halo collector may want to collect all the singles/remix CDs just for the sake of owning a complete Halo collection, and while some hard-core fans may relish everything Trent Reznor has to offer, other, more casual fans may not be interested in remix albums. "Further Down the Spiral" is really the one NIN remix album that I would recommend to hard-core and casual fans alike.

If you are expecting to hear something like "Closer" or "Head like a Hole," something with an infectious hook, "Further Down the Spiral" is most likely not going to satisfy you. But "Further Down the Spiral" has something else to offer--some of the most atmospheric, captivating music you will ever hear. While some music is just something to listen to in the background, "Further Down the Spiral" creates an aura of eerie serenity, that is paradoxically disturbing. Unlike "The Downward Spiral" it doesn't assault the senses, rather it takes hold of the listener more subtly. It's a CD to listen to in the dark when no one else is around, a CD to lose yourself in.

If you already own "The Downward Spiral," "Further Down the Spiral" is an excellent choice to purchase as a companion. If you are just a casual fan and are on the fence about what remix CDs to buy, I would recommend "Further Down the Spiral" as your first choice. If you are going to pick up any of the remix albums at all, stick with this.

Non-white noise.......2006-12-20

There is at times, a fine line between noise and music. NIN not only crossed that line in this cd, but stomped on it a few times in the process. Not even close to the calibre of WITH TEETH, this cd is a waste of time and an insult to the talent that resides within this group of musicians.

Songs that go from semi-music to irritating noise and last four times as long as one can abide, while "playing" the same thing over and over and ...well, you get my drift.

If great music is your thing, pass this one up. Or write me a note and tell me why on earth such a great group would release such an abomination.

Amazing.......2006-07-14

"Further Down the Spiral" is, without doubt, the best of the NIN re-mix albums. It has an internal coherence unmatched by the others. Rather than serve as just a collection of alternate versions of songs from "The Downward Spiral" (arguably NIN's greatest achievement, though I think "The Fragile" edges it out slightly), it is actually more like the second of a two CD set, with the original "Spiral" as the first volume.

The coherence comes from the skillful arrangement of four remixes of one particular song - "Mr. Self Destruct" - with three remixes of "Eraser" providing a secondary theme. The "Mr. Self Destruct" songs are the four pillars that give the album its structure. They are like the four acts of an archetypal story: Introduction, Development, Crisis, and Resolution. The "Eraser" variations counterpoint them, with the other songs elaborating on various aspects of the central idea: the downward spiral of addiction.

"Piggy (Nothing Can Stop Me Now)" kicks off the proceedings, with a version more carnal than the original. Women moan in the background, creating a sensual soundscape punctuated by a techno-inspired version of the chorus that sounds like reckless indulgence. The emerging rave beat is a good aural metaphor for what could be an ecstasy-soaked night of sexual abandon. The pigs are definitley marching.

Our introduction to the world of addiction continues with "The Art of Self Destruction, Part One" - the first of the "Self Destruction" variants. It begins with an insinuating sonic pulse and whispered lyrics that could be a death wish personified, lulling you to the edge of the abyss. The phrase "I control you" repeats as it builds to a crescendo.

"Self Destruction, Part Two" meets the crescendo with an unexpected explosion of blues guitar work that vaguely echos another famous rock song about pigs. But the industrial elements (rhythmic freight elevators, pounding percussion, a chorus of heavy machinery) take it into another realm entirely. Contrasting quiet passages enter with a sampled orchestral violin section to really mix things up (!)

"The Downward Spiral (The Bottom)", Reznor's ode to suicide, is a journey into the netherworld of eerie, ambient sounds, backed by a slow, halting version of a recurring melodic figure from "Closer" (which does not otherwise appear on this album, instead being reserved for its own collection of remixes). We're fully into the development section, now, exploring the self-destructive side of addiction - the "moth-drawn-to-the-flame" aspect, which is further elaborated in "Hurt." This version sounds almost identical to its original counterpart, but with cleaner guitar and vocal lines. The flame in this case is heroin, to which the song's protagonist (and Reznor himself, at one point) suffers an addiction. A mournful ballad full of regret and helplessness, "Hurt" was powerfully interpreted by Johnny Cash toward the end of his life. It's a great song - haunting, sad, and beautiful all at once.

Enter "Further Down the Spiral's" major counter-theme with the first variation on "Eraser", called "Eraser (Denial, Realization)." If Mr. Self Destruct is a personification of addiction, then Eraser is a personification of that to which one is addicted - the Bad Thing that gives you pleasure and works to destroy you at the same time. This first introduction of Eraser literally sounds like a machine getting up to speed before bursting to life with a heavy rhythm guitar backed by drawn-out screams of "Help me!". No actual lyrics are present; just a malevolent presence bringing suffering and putrefaction.

An interlude is next, an instrumental called "At the Heart of it All" - pure industrial goodness, all rhythmic clanking and compressed air hissing, with a sad synth pad underneath keeping a two-chord ostinato going.

The second "Eraser" remix follows, "Eraser (Polite)", which is quiet and matter-of fact, emphasizing the lyrics: "Need you, Dream you, Find you, Taste you/Use you, Scar you, F*** you, Break you."

Next, "Self Destruction, Final" sounds a bit like George Thorogood might if he switched from booze to speed. It's the true climax of the album, with a pounding industrial beat countered by bluesy guitar solos between bursts of frenzied lyrics. It oozes manic despair and brings the whole theme of self-destructive addiction to a head. Musically, it resembles the height of a "bad trip" - a savage, hallucinatory experience. Musically inventive, it manages to sustain itself for nearly ten minutes, building and building well past expectations, and never losing interest. It is my most often played track.

The denoument begins with "The Beauty of Being Numb." The title does not reference "Mr. Self Destruct", but the music certainly does. It begins with the groove from the previous song, but playing backwards at steadily increasing volume before abrubptly transitioning to something almost indescribable - an instrumental of loungy, muzak-like variations over a rhyhm track made up of pig grunts, electric buzzers, and some truly disgusting and very wet sounds, the origin of which I do not care to know. To me it sounds like the latter part of a drug-induced high giving way to nausea. The sounds of flies buzzing suggest the aromatic ferment of decay as the song draws to a close.

Finally, Eraser has the last say with "Erased, over. Out." If the prior track is a high turning into nausea, then this one is the sickness afterward - both the physical and mental torment of coming down and realizing you are completely helpless.

"Further Down the Spiral" is a lot more than a collection of variations on the themes of "The Downward Spiral"; it is an emotionally gripping journey of its own.

THE remix benchmark.......2006-05-26

I generally tend to avoid remix albums, for the same reasons everyone else does: they're too commercial, the remixes don't sound good, etc. Given the reputation Nine Inch Nails remixes have, though, I decided to give this one a shot.

And let me tell you: the people who rave about NIN remixes are telling the God-honest truth. For about the price of an EP, you get 9 very different remixes centered around five songs from The Downward Spiral, along with two completely new creations. Actually, the term "remix" could be considered inapplicable to this album - the songs are just that different from each other, even when they're centered around the same song.

"Piggy", "Self Destruction Part One" and the two Aphex Twin originals ("Heart Of It All" and "Beauty Of Being Numb") form the heart and soul of this album. They show exactly what one should do with a remix album: completely reinvent the track. The fact that this album succeeded, in an era where remixes were largely avoided, proves this. Even if you avoid remix albums like the plague, give this one a chance. It might just change your mind.

my first foray into dark music.......2006-05-10

back in 1995, I was used to hearing pop on the radio, classical, folk, jazz, new age, and indian music. i visited a friend and he let me listen to this album. i was completely blown away. i never heard hard edged industrial sounding music before. -mmmmm, pleased i was- this is not pure industrial, though. it is far better than being pigeon-holed into a specific genre. very dark, though. i consider it even better than the downward spiral, or broken, both of which i've had. although the self destruct 2 and final are somewhat repetitive, the art of self destruction is mind chillingly frightening, especially with headphones on. hurt is hurt, only acoustic and a bit shorter than the original. the eraser mixes are good for the most part -:polite is a bit too simplistic for me, but erased, over, out is a real mind trip, definitely belongs where it is on the album. the two aphex twin songs (at the heart of it all, and 2nd 1/2 of the beauty of being numb) are really wierd, in a cool way. piggy is a very different song than the original, more mixed up, from smooth jazz to grinding moans and bass, to fast furious rock, to industrial beats, and even dance hall, wierd, eh? Over all a very good album, especially if you add a few track onto it from the downward spiral and put them in the right place, which, if i may say so, works best with a minidisc player/recorder. 4 1/2 stars actually.

Average customer rating: A delicacy! The Future of Piano Jazz Hiromi- master of the groove. Rising Star Very nice fresh new music

Spiral Hiromi Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Another Mind Brain Time Control Time Control Brain ASIN: B000CRR3L0 Release Date: 2006-01-17

Tracks:

1. Spiral
2. Open Door/Tuning/Prologue
3. Deja Vu
4. Reverse
5. Edge
6. Old Castle, By The River, In The Middle Of A Forest
7. Love And Laughter
8. Return Of Kung-Fu World Champion

Customer Reviews:

A delicacy!.......2007-03-27

New to this artist I didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. Everwinding tapestries, tasteful & bold. A work that works on the periphery as well as directly. Wonderful playing, melodies that find their way in. Very well recorded! Recommended!

The Future of Piano Jazz.......2006-06-27

When the NPR Piano Jazz Christmas came to the Attucks Theatre in Norfolk in December, 2004, youthful pianist/composer Hiromi Uehara ignited what were otherwise fairly sedate proceedings with her musical instincts, rock star looks and physical approach to performance. With this, her third album, she pushes the boundaries of piano trio jazz into unexplored territory, creating a vibrant blend of jazz, classical, pop and rock that is beautiful, expressive, punchy, melodic, rhythmically variegated, fiery and fresh. At the ripe young age of 26, she already has her own idea of what the future of jazz should look like, and it's an alluring vision. The centerpiece of this all-original outing is the four-part "Music for Three-Piece-Orchestra," a rich suite encompassing quiet classicism, gentle lyricism, controlled furor and Emerson, Lake & Palmer prog-rock. The closing "Return of King-Fu World Champion" takes the ELP connection one step further with Tarkus-like synth and clavinet. The bonus DVD provides a brief sample of Hiromi's exciting live presence. --Jim Newsom

Originally published in Port Folio Weekly - February 28, 2006

Copyright 2006 Port Folio Weekly. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

Hiromi- master of the groove........2006-02-15

Hiromi has perfected the trio setting and its potential. She offically has transcended the jazz category. She can mutate any groove in any imaginable way possible, and can also write strict note for note compositions. On this disc more than her other 2, the boundary of what is improvised and written often just flows out and into one another, warranting that each song should be evaluated in its entirety, not in solos.

I disliked that she played out of the harmony so much on this disc, but I can also appreciate how she makes the keyboard/piano almost talk...

Her music is moving, academic, and danceable.
To watch her on DVD is also very inspiring, ecspecially to piano players.

Hiromi has a very powerful spirit, and it shows. Buy this disc.

Rising Star.......2006-01-31

Hiromi Uehara may not be a household name but with each succeeding recording she proves herself a sophisticated composer and an astonishing and eclectic pianist. Her style, while incorporating elements from Ellington to Bad Plus, is unique. She criss-crosses stylistic boundries on Spiral, keeping the sound interesting on every track - all originals. With the exception of Return of Kung-Fu World Champion, she stays away from the electronics that were more present in Brain and somewhat in Another Mind. Infact Kung Fu...is the barrier to a 5-star rating. At times, Uehara sounds a bit like Michel Petrucciani when she sticks to the acoustic piano, though she refrains from being as showy as the French great. Tony grey on bass and drummer, Martin Vailhora round out an outstanding trio.

Very nice fresh new music.......2006-01-25

I just recently picked up a copy of Hiromi's Spiral and I am hooked! For one thing it is awesome to see young players like Hiromi and her bassist and drummer playing all original music. All the songs on spiral are penned by the pianist. I like the way the songs are very composed but don't get robotic sounding. I think she has toned down her chops and focused more on the songs,but this doesn't mean that she doesn't rip on this one. My favorite tracks are spiral the first track,and #3 Edge. I really like The Return of the Kung Fu Champion,which is the only track on this album where she uses electronic keyboards. I like her use of the synths. I don't think its fair to her to compare her synth sounds with 70's fusion. As much as I love Chick Corea I think most of the synth sounds he used on mid 70's RTFE albums like Where Have I known you before, No Mystery and Romantic Warrior where really chessey. This album has definite cross over appeal because the tunes are catchy and they blend classical,jazz and funk fusion. Tony Grey the bassist on this is the man. I think he's headed for bass great status. The drummer Martin Valihora is killer nuff said buy this record you won't be disappointed!

Average customer rating: Not old enough or cool enough to remember it when it came out... can't beat it Time's Up! As good as I remember. Classic EP available at last!

Spiral Scratch Buzzcocks Manufacturer: Mute U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music British Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Indie & Lo Fi | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | 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: Time's Up Love Bites Singles Going Steady Flat-Pack Philosophy Real Life ASIN: B00004RJ2F Release Date: 2000-03-21

Tracks:

1. Breakdown(3rd Take No Dubs)
2. Time's Up(1st Take Guitar Dub)
3. Boredom(1st Take Guitar Dub)
4. Friends Of Mine(1st Take Guitar Dub)

Customer Reviews:

Not old enough or cool enough to remember it when it came out..........2006-02-07

...but I do remember the musical desert of FM radio in the 80s and it's hard to believe things could have backslid so far after such a great burst of jagged, forward-thinking noise.

Sure it's only ten minutes long, but it packs the whallop of an album. Absolutely worth every penny.

Ba-dum ba-dum.

can't beat it.......2005-03-26

This ep contains the best ten minutes pure punk explosion you will find anywhere. This is much more relevant and potent than what the Buzzcocks did after Howard Devoto left (or what he did in Magazine for that matter). I like the Buzzcocks and Magazine quite a bit, but this is the best release to ever come out of this camp of artists. It's incredible that this was released before Never Mind the Bullocks, the Clash, or Damned Damned Damned. British punk begins here, and even though this is only ten minutes long, it is better than any of those full lengths. (I can't believe I just said that Spiral Scratch is better than the first Clash album, but it really is.)

Time's Up!.......2002-08-05

Well, I HAVE the original - first issue - vinyl of this and it still just about plays! It represents the 'improvisational' attitude that punk was really all about all those years ago, the 'anyone can do it' attitude, as David Byrne later said.

This home made EP is simple, sardonic and just perfect. If you can, check out the 'Time's Up' album, originally only available on bootleg. They are both great examples of punk before it became a designer fashion and not forgetting the Buzzcocks' debts to the Troggs and Captain Beefheart.

As good as I remember........2001-05-12

I had an original rare vinyl copy of this back in '76. I don't know where it vanished to, but it would be worth a small fortune right now. (Long but noisy pause to bang head on wall. And scream loudly!!)I got this as a present recently and was relieved to hear it IS as good as my memory tells me. What I had forgotten was how unhinged Mr Devoto sounded. And the lyrics had me in stitches. (I mean, "Berdum-Berdum..."?)

Whatever, it's brilliant. Get it & get a strong whiff of the original AND best true punk movement at its genesis. Classy (and classic) stuff.

Classic EP available at last!.......2000-07-10

I was too late in trying the buy the original limited edition EP in 1977 and have been looking for a copy for 23 years! When I found the CD on amazon I immediately ordered a copy. Whilst waiting for the CD to arrive I was worried that my recollection of the music might be clouded by time and rose-tinted memories.

Well, I have just listened to Spiral Scratch and the wait was well worth it. The first chords of Breakdown immediately woke me up and within seconds I was dancing animatedly around my hotel room. The raw energy that was so typical of the early punk days came back to me and I was immediately immersed in the music. Devoto's voice has that edge that singers just do not have these days, and the sheer abandonment of the bands' music shines through.

Those that are not familiar with punk music should buy this EP and see why punk took off so quickly in the late 70s. Spiral Scratch is uncomplicated music, and is probably the best session that the Buzzcock's did in their career. The guitar riffs in Boredom have not lost their hypnotic lure over the years and really remain the sound most associated with the band.

The fact that the EP only has four tracks should not put people off. Any more tracks would have possibly diluted the music and the impact it made.

This is the definitive early punk CD and the Buzzcock's best work. Buy it now and reawaken your love of rock!

Badum, Badum!

Average customer rating: More Today Than Yesterday ?Yes!!

More Today Than Yesterday: Complete Columbia Recordings Spiral Starecase Manufacturer: Taragon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Baroque Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rhythm of the Rain Mercy, Mercy, Mercy: A Collection The Very Best Of The Foundations Capitol Collectors Series: The Outsiders The First Family of Soul: The Best of the Five Stairsteps ASIN: B000089YB8 Release Date: 2003-04-01

Tracks:

1. Makin' My Mind Up
2. Baby What I Mean
3. Inside, Outside, Upside Down
4. I'll Run
5. Love's The Only Answer
6. More Today Than Yesterday
7. Broken-hearted Man
8. Good Morning New Day
9. The Thought Of Loving You
10. Proud Mary
11. Our Day Will Come
12. For Once In My Life
13. This Guy's In Love With You
14. Since I Don't Have You
15. No One For Me To Turn To
16. Sweet Little Thing
17. Judas To The Love We Knew
18. Get Ready
19. I'll Always Have You
20. She's Ready
21. Walk On By
22. My Cherie Amour
23. Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
24. Hold The Sun Back
25. A Lifetime Of Love

Customer Reviews:

More Today Than Yesterday ?Yes!!.......2006-12-24

This an excellent collection for people who enjoy good ,happy, sing along songs.It just baffles my mind that bands like The Monkees, Grand Funk, and others get ridiculed so badly."More Today Than Yesterday" is just an awesome song.How can anyone not smile when they hear it?It's like being unamerican or something of that nature.Pat Upton is a great singer and the band is no slouch either.All the songs are great(Listen to "Get Ready" and you should be convinced)and "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" is just so appealing.If you don't believe me just take a moment and listen.You won't be disappointed.Highly reccomended!!!!!!!

Meditation Music:

1. Spirit Dance
2. Spirit [Live]
3. Stone Edge
4. Summerland
5. Tales of Emotions
6. Ten Minutes to Relax: Mind
7. The Best New Age, Vol. 2
8. The Book of Moviescores
9. The Book of Sounds (Das Buch der Klänge)
10. The Dreams of Children

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

E-Scension V.2 [Import]

La Campanella

Live at St. Andrew's [Live]

Music: Mozart - Piano Concertos No. 22, K482 ~ No. 23, K488

One Night the Moon [Soundtrack] [Import]

Livin' Kinda Lavish

Live [Collectables] [Live]

Mercy

Makassi Dance

Mozart - Il sogno di Scipione / Schreier, Popp, Gruberova, Ahnsjö, Moser, Mathis; Hager

King Biscuit Flower Hour [Live]

Les plus grandes chansons [IMPORT] [Import]

Mixed up Murder

Body Heat

I Trawl the Megahertz