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Really more like four and a half, I guess
it doesn't get much better than this
Petty's first solo hit ranks behind most of his other discs
Pretty good...
Outstanding Work From Petty - With the Help of Some Wilburys

Full Moon Fever
Tom Petty
Manufacturer: Mca
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ASIN: B000002O5L
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Free Fallin'
I Won't Back Down
Love Is A Long Road
A Face In The Crowd
Runnin' Down A Dream
Feel A Whole Lot Better
Yer So Bad
Depending On You
The Apartment Song
Alright For Now
A Mind With A Heart Of Its Own
Zombie Zoo

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Ten years had passed since Petty's last solid outing (Damn the Torpedoes in 1979), and Full Moon Fever fully resuscitated the artist's career, which--some would say "arguably"--had been losing steam. With the album's four major hits and rave reviews from the critics (these things do not always go hand-in-hand), Petty must have breathed a sigh of relief. He left the Heartbreakers behind, hooked up with musician, writer, and producer Jeff Lynne, and rocked out with "Runnin' Down a Dream," got mellow and introspective on "Free Fallin'" and "A Face in the Crowd," and paid tribute (finally) to the Byrds with a cover of "Feel a Whole Lot Better." He perfected the sing-along guitar-pop song on "Yer So Bad" and had a wild time on "Zombie Zoo." Pure Petty perfection! --Lorry Fleming

Customer Reviews:

Really more like four and a half, I guess.......2007-07-22

Tom Petty's solo albums are somewhat hard to distinguish from his "and the Heartbreakers" efforts. Jeff Lynne's production is different, cleaner and a little glossier, I suppose. But the style is essentially the same, and Heartbreakers Mike Campbell, Howie Epstein and Benmont Tench play on the album, too, along with Lynne and guest start George Harrison.

Tom Petty has written or co-written every song, most of them with Jeff Lynne, with the exception of one cover, a great rendition of the Byrds' "Feel A Whole Lot Better". And "Full Moon Fever" is filled with pleasant, radio-friendly roots rock, folkish mid-tempo shuffles, ballads and R&B.
The track list is remarkably strong, too; nothing here is bad, even if there are a handful of tracks which stand out: "Free Fallin'", "I Won't Back Down" and the garage rocker "Runnin' Down a Dream" were all hit singles, and they stand alongside the aforementioned Byrds cover and the wistful "A Face in the Crowd" as the most remarkable songs on "Full Moon Fever". But lesser-known songs like "Depending on You" and the wonderful, swinging roots rocker "The Apartment Song" are equally delightful.

This is probably my favourite Tom Petty and/or Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers album, alongside "Damn the Torpedoes". It has dated a little bit since 1989 (man, I feel old!)...but not nearly as bad as many other 80s rock records. "Full Moon Fever" is certainly one of three or four must-have CDs if you're into Tom Petty.

it doesn't get much better than this.......2007-03-08

I recently started to listen to Tom Petty's music and i have to say this record is fantastic. from the heartbreakers to bob dylan to george harrison to Jeff Lynne its all here and its an amazing creative piece of work.

Petty's first solo hit ranks behind most of his other discs.......2006-11-05

This is one catchy album which saw Tom step away from the Heartbreakers brand of rock and roll and venture into a more pop orientated scene. Jeff Lynne co wrote tracks and produced this album, one of a string of his successes as a producer.

This album, is catchy from start to finish, some of the songs are below par but such as the musical spirit, lightheartedness and joy, they come across, each as catchy radio hits.

Free Fallin', I Won't Back Down and Running Down a Dream were solid hits from this release and are up there with his most popular songs especially for the 2nd generation of Petty fans. They are concert staples and are songs that gained him further respect as a songwriter and thrust him to the top, all over MTV, he was hip again and rode the wave of success well into the 90's.

The Apartment Song was a left over from the early to mid 80's and the rest of the songs were written with Jeff. Initially rejected by the record company, this album turned out to be his 2nd highest charting and one of his best selling albums that was nominated for album of the year at the Grammy's.

This album for me ranks in the middle of his catalogue, there are alot of better albums, including his most recent and his earlier works. Pop fans will love this for the songs they always heard on radio, it is a good introductory/early album to buy for new fans. This album is in need of a remaster.

Pretty good..........2006-11-05

Unlike most of the other reviewers, I didn't think this album was 100% gold. In fact, it seemed to me the album (side A) started out with the strongest material (the three big singles are all in the first 5 songs) and then it went downhill for me. Overall, side B was kind of bla for me, and sounded rather unfinished (notice the average song on side A is much longer than side B, and Mike Campbell's contributions are all on side A). There wasn't much guitar work, maybe owing to the fact that this was more a solo effort, and songs like "A Mind With a Heart of Its Own" and "Zombie Zoo" replace Mike Campbell's guitars with organs and excessive backing vocals. "Alright for Now" is a really short lullabye that never really goes anywhere, stays in the lull it begins with and has some pretty uninspired lyrics. "Depending on You" and "The Apartment Song" are the same for the entire song and has the same drums and guitars the whole way through and are very repetitive, along with "A Mind With a Heart of its Own."

Needless to say, the strong points of this album make it worth getting, but if you already have "Anthology" you have every really good song on this album. Personally, although I thought the follow-up "Into the Great Wide Open" did not have as many really strong tracks, it was more consistent overall and had the catchy riffs which would have made up for what is lacking here. Clearly he developed a new style on this record and an ability to not take himself so seriously, but I just thought side B left a lot to be desired and each song kind of ended where it started staying the same throughout with some very throwaway lyrics ("I'm all right. I just feel a little lonely tonight. I'm OK most of the time. I just feel a little lonely tonight").

Check out "Echo" and the soundtrack to "She's the One" for some of TP's most underrated work, this I would say is a tad overrated.

Outstanding Work From Petty - With the Help of Some Wilburys.......2006-10-12

As the music scene progressed in the 1980s, things began to change in the pop music landscape. The synth-pop sound that had dominated the 1980s was now being replaced by a more "natural" guitar-laden sound. This trend was promoted by such artists like John Mellencamp and John Fogerty who would enjoy commercial success as well as critical acclaim. Five musicians in the 1980s would also find themselves at the center of this movement on the music landscape. Jeff Lynne of ELO was working with George Harrison on his "Cloud Nine" album. At the same time Lynne was working with Roy Orbison.. The story goes that Lynne, Harrison, and Orbison all agreed to sing on Orbison's song. They needed a place to record, so they contacted Bob Dylan to use his studio. Meanwhile word is that George's guitar was with Tom Petty (who was also working with Lynne). The rest is history and a supergroup called "The Traveling Wilburys" was born. The Wilburys would enjoy enormous success. While some people felt that Lynne was the weak member of the Wilburys, he was the man who also brought them all together. As mentioned, Lynne was also working with Tom Petty at the time on a "solo project". That project would turn out to be his highly successful 1989 album, "Full Moon Fever". "Full Moon Fever" not only encapsulates the guitar-laden sound that had now taken over the landscape, but it also brings 3 of the 4 other Wilburys (the exception being Bob Dylan) into the fold.

The Traveling Wilburys would release two albums - "Volume 1" and "Volume 3". There was no "Volume 2". However over the years, "Full Moon Fever" has unofficially become "Volume 2". In fact there is a Russian Import version that actually labels "Full Moon Fever" as "Volume 2". As mentioned this was technically a "solo album" by Tom Petty. For years, Petty had recorded with his band - "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers". While this was a "solo album", there are many of the Heartbreakers that are present on this album. Howie Epstein lends background vocals to two songs - "Love is a Long Road" and "I Won't Back Down". Benmont Tench lends his piano for "The Apartment Song". Finally, Mike Campbell - possibly one of the most sought after musicians in the business contributes throughout the whole "Full Moon Fever" collection - including guitars, mandolin, bass, and keyboards.

When Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers burst on the music scene - they appealed to a wide variety of musical styles including Classic Rock, New Wave, and even Punk. However, I feel that Petty's roots were still in Southern Rock. "Full Moon Fever" definitely isn't rooted in Southern Rock, but it does have a strong incorporation of the guitar-laden sound mentioned. This isn't an album where you are going to hear horns or a string section. While you hear some keyboards, it will be the guitars that are going to be the story of this album - whether it's electric or acoustic, every song will make an integral use of the guitar. On top of that, given Petty's unique voice - this really becomes something special. I give a lot of credit to Lynne for putting this all together. It's kind of ironic that Lynne was able to pull off producing both "Full Moon Fever" and the Traveling Wilburys. Lynne was known for his intricate orchestral arrangements with ELO, yet Lynne finds a way to make the natural guitar-laden sound work for Petty on this collection.

"Full Moon Fever" is known for the "hits" that were spurned off this album - these songs being: "Free Fallin", "I Won't Back Down", and "Runnin' Down a Dream (to a lesser extent "Yer So Bad" and "A Face in the Crowd" were also hits). These are good songs, but surprisingly, I found the "other songs" to be the strong points of this collection. Songs such as "Love is a Long Road", "Feel a Whole Lot Better", "Depending on You", "The Apartment Song", "Alright for Now", "A Mind With a Heart of It's Own", and "Zombie Zoo" were the albums strongest songs. Any of these songs could have easily been released as singles and could have achieved a high level of commercial success.

As mentioned, three of the Wilburys make contributions to this album Roy Orbison lends his background vocals to "Zombie Zoo". George Harrison lends Acoustic Guitar and Background Vocals to "I Won't Back Down". Lynne, while lending his hand at co-producing this album with Petty and Mike Campbell also lends Vocals, Bass, Guitar, and Keyboards to the effort. Who can forget the terrific vocal jam between Petty, Harrison, and Lynne on "I Won't Back Down" - i.e. the classic "Hey Baby!". While Harrison didn't directly contribute to the track "Feel a Whole Lot Better", I'd like to think he had some influence on the cover of the Byrds' "Feel a Whole Lot Better". This cover gives the song a distinct Beatle-sque quality. I give Petty a lot of credit for being able to pull this off. At the same time, Petty also remains true to his Southern Rock roots. "A Mind With a Heart of It's Own" definitely sounds like something Petty would have done with the Heartbreakers. Finally, if you want to hear Tom Petty do a lullaby, listen to "Alright for Now".

Perhaps the most interesting part is when Petty puts an interruption prior to the start of "Feel a Whole Lot Better". This interruption tells CD listeners to "wait" until LP or Cassette listeners are able to flip over their media on their player - most humorous.

The liner notes do include all of the lyrics and all of the musician credits and acknowledgements. Overall, fans of Tom Petty and the Wilburys will not be disappointed with this effort. Although this collection does have a guitar-laden sound, it will have a lot of appeal to the mainstream. This is one collection I highly recommend.

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Very good new age - low key, well engineered.
Deuter is always good...
Especially nice for contemplation
Magnificant
Wonderful spa CD

East of the Full Moon
Deuter
Manufacturer: New Earth Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Album Description

East of the Full Moon is a musical meditation on the theme of night, crafted by renowned New Age musician/composer, Deuter. Composed to express the moods of the night, its silence, its soft songs, when the human mind has gone to sleep to dream different dreams, Deuter's graceful music evokes images of the night sky, the moon appearing behind clouds, the world losing its stark colors, and trees becoming just shadows against the moon.

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"There's no denying that Deuter has talent. With over a dozen releases to his name and a penchant for some of the most haunting reveries in the genre, the artist is a master of music for relaxation and healing. EAST OF THE FULL MOON, themed after the stillness of the nocturnal hours, features Deuter in top form, with a series of velvety melodies that call to mind a gorgeous night sky. Piano, flute, harp, and keyboards are the main instruments on the album, which are interwoven into a tapestry of dreamy music. The cuts are each slow-paced and reflective, ideal for providing a soothing backdrop for relaxation or meditation."
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"... East of the Full Moon once again clearly illustrates why Deuter has few, if any, peers when it comes to crafting elegant, beautiful music which speaks to the human soul with simplicity, charm, and grace."
--Bill Binkelman, Wind and Wire

"…Deuter's exquisite sense of taste and confidence in the other-dimensional nature of his creations produces music that soothes the spirit, freeing the mind to journey to a place of peace. A few selections include mild percussive beat; the rest flow in an unbroken stream of heart-touching reverie."
--Jason Victor Serinus, Music Critic

"In these busy times there is one musical artist that continues to define quiet joy, warmth, and a musical heart-felt celebration of life. That artist is Deuter. East of the Full Moon should appeal to anyone who is interested in genuine music for meditation, yoga, quiet times, and who may use the music in home, school or office settings to enhance the environment. Recommended!"
--Scott H. Colborn, The Way Home Store

Customer Reviews:

Very good new age - low key, well engineered........2007-07-04

Deuter has turned out tasteful albums and this is one of his best. New Age music should be unobtrusive and this is. It should stand up to repeated listening and this does. It should be relaxing without being monotonous and this is. Enjoyable. And it passed my sleep test - it put me to sleep last night so that I never heard the end of the album.

Deuter is always good..........2007-06-08

I want to own all of his music, not just because I'm a massage therapist. It also helps me to relax and move to a more centered space within. But his Koyasan - Reiki Sound Healing is the absolute best he's ever produced in my opinion.

Especially nice for contemplation.......2007-05-07

Gentle piano exploration against a mystical background. Nothing gooey, just lots of beauty. Invites peaceful reflection. Not a false note.

Magnificant.......2007-01-17

I get in home massages, and I asked for this CD for Christmas gift because I heard the first track on an internet radio station and thought it would suit me. I hightly underestimated the power, beauty and magic of this CD. Buy it for a friend or loved one. Buy it for yourself.

Wonderful spa CD.......2007-01-16

My sister asked for a spa-type CD for Christmas, so I went searching for the perfect one for her. I found it with this one. If you've ever been to a spa, had a massage, enjoyed that aromatherapy, had a cup of hot herbal tea...you know that euphoric feeling that comes over you. This is a great way to re-create that at home (or in the car). I don't know how to explain how relaxing this music is, but trust me, you won't be disappointed with this choice.

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Brandy's Phases
brandy's best work ever!
Fantastic :-)
Vocal Prowess Displayed w/ Great Production Too
Amazing Album!

Full Moon
Brandy
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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ASIN: B00005V5TD
Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

B Rocka Intro
Full Moon
I Thought
When You Touch Me
Like This
All In Me
Apart
Can We
What About Us?
Anybody
Nothing
It's Not Worth It
He Is
Come A Little Closer
Love Wouldn't Count Me Out
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On her first CD in three years, the newly married and pregnant Brandy sounds confident and assured and lets us know that she has found her man (even if it takes a numbing 17 tracks). The stately ballad "He Is" shimmers with unabashed, but never treacly, adoration, as Brandy huskily sighs, "Prince Charming, my angel, my king, my friend." It's the sound of a woman in love, and that sentiment guides this satisfying CD's strongest cuts, from Mike City's tangy title track to the snaky seduction of "Apart," which burnishes Brandy's vocals with a metallic glow. Most of the CD was produced by longtime collaborator Rodney Jerkins, but he overloads Brandy's plate with bombastic, predictable beats that do little to draw listeners in. Full Moon truly glows when the intensity is muted and emotion is in the forefront. --Amy Linden

Album Description

2002 album, featuring the single 'What About Us?'. 17 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Brandy's Phases.......2006-11-20

"Full Moon" found Brandy reaching a moment where she was ready to grow as an artist. She again enlisted Darkchild (Rodney Jerkins, et al.) to set-up the musical backdrops that caused "Never Say Never" to become one of the best R&B records of it's time. So, the question in 2002 was, did Brandy bring the goods?

In one word, yes. The arrangements on "Full Moon" divide between the stunning adult balladry & sharper, urban driven dance material. Though the sound is more dark at times, more sensual, & it seems that the transition of adulthood wasn't that hard for her.

On the dance end, you have "What About Us", the lead single. This mechanized, deep grind of a groove was the perfect vehicle for the angst of the subject of a spurned lover. The British two-step inflected "All In Me" is another highlight, & sits next to the dizzying, heavy handed bass laden "I Thought" perfectly. From the urban dance perspective, Brandy paints herself as a modern-day Jody Watley vocally & from a compositonal standpoint. There wasn't a better female empowered anthem that could move you like "What About Us?" at the time since "Looking For A New Love".

For further allusions to Jody comparions, the vocals on the previously mentioned ballads are the true treat. Sensual, probing, emotionally poignant, & convicted. While Brandy didn't handle (beyond some co-write credits) majority of the songwriting, the passion she sings with makes these songs all hers. The title track sets the compostional mood for the ballads. Harder beats, paired with violin & piano work, & Brandy's voice for organic purposes blend here. This pairing of studio wizardry & more soulful elements helps make these ballads warm & inviting.
It drives home the hauntingly spectacular "It's Not Worth It". This song features backing vocals from Michael Jackson, though credit is only listed in the liner notes, it sounds incredible. Brandy's vocals at the fore & Michael's at the back sound like Brandy singing over an old, mournful 1970's soul gem. Other notables include the fitting tribute to the P.M. Dawn classic "I'd Die Without You" (with brother Ray J on vocals), "WOW" wows in it's honesty, & the sweet come-ons that are "When You Touch Me" & "Like This" charm without effort.

Overall, despite the length, "Full Moon" is a rewarding listen. One that brings Brandy's need to connect through thoughts on matters of lonliness, unrequited love, infidelity, true love, romance, & finding oneself in another successfully. Highly recommended.

brandy's best work ever!.......2006-10-31

Till this day it still amazes me how Brandy released this fabulous album in 2002, and yet no-talents like ashanti were getting more attention than her. Brandy and Rodney Jerkins both hit their creative peak with this CD, which is full of r&b and pop tunes with a futuristic millenium sound to it.

Fantastic :-).......2006-10-21

As I download my cd's onto my ipod, I'm revisiting my old cd's and I came across this gem again.
Brandy has always been one of my favourites. This cd is one of her best; it's some of her most mature music. It's full of great songs and the beautiful voice that keeps getting better with each release. My favourite tracks here are Full Moon, the beautiful remake of Die Without You, WOW and the stunning Love Wouldn't Count Me Out. She is very talented and her vocal range shines throughout this great cd. If you are a fan of hers, this cd has to be in your collection. It's beautiful and I highly recommend it.

Vocal Prowess Displayed w/ Great Production Too.......2006-10-18

In 1994, Brandy entered the R&B arena with a voice that belied her age and slick production that proppeled her to instant stardom. In "Full Moon," her third album, that same recipe for success is as prevalent as ever. Brandy has one of the most recognizable and skilled voices in the music industry today. With its emotive raspiness and impressive range, each song on "Full Moon" is given incredible depth, never overpowering the melody yet always staying the focal point. On songs like the soft "When You Touch Me," the soulful thump of "Like This," and the swaying, Eastern-influenced gem of "Apart," Brandy's skill as an interpreter of song is beautifully displayed. She takes commanding possession of each lyric, infusing creative riffs and runs throughout the song to make it undeniably hers. Tracks like "He Is," a soothing ode to a faithful lover, and the feel good, I'm-better-off-without-you anthem "Wow" display her strong lower register that furthers shows Brandy's vocal control. For singers, Brandy is a great model to follow.

It doesn't hurt that the production is impeccable either. Rodney Jerkins and company create a sonic delight, such as with the ethereally pulsating title track or the technological wonder of "What About Us." Each song seamlessly transitions into the next, creating an album that is enjoyable to listen to and admire from beginning to end

...well, almost. While Brandy's voice is certainly at its best, and the production is top-notch, "Full Moon" isn't without its fillers. Songs like "Can We," "Anybody," and "Love Wouldn't Count Me Out" seems like unneccessary additions to an otherwise great R&B album. Nevertheless, Brandy's "Full Moon" is an influential album for aspiring singers and avid music lovers who admire soulful vocal creativity and skill, and for those who enjoy great musical arrangements to accompany such undeniable talent.

Amazing Album!.......2006-06-08

This by far my favorite album all of time. Brandy does it again! EVERY song on this album is a hit... From start to finish! Her sound is so mature and it demands your attention. I really enjoy how she stayed away from the cookie cutter songs other artists like her always put out. I recommend this album to everyone who is a fan of R&B, Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, or any type of Music! Thank you Brandy for an awesome album!

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Keep your eyes out for this guy...
Full Moon Cigarette
Gran Bel Fisher is a breath of fresh air!
take a drive down I-95
amazing

Full Moon Cigarette
Gran Bel Fisher
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
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This Ohio-bred, L.A.-based long-haired chap writes songs that seem readymade for the emotional climax to a show like The Gilmore Girls. Songs like "Bound by Love" and "Edible" marry classic '80s popcraft (think the Church, Smiths and R.E.M. pre-understandability) with soaring strings and a super anthemic sound that rivals Coldplay or Keane. Other tunes bring straight-ahead rock riffing ("Moment," "Baby Boy") that almost bring to mind the Strokes and Ben Folds working together, while the title song, "Do We Say Bye" and "Crash and Burn" are piano-driven midtempo weepers. For certain, we'll all be hearing more from this pop-rock readymade superstar. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

Keep your eyes out for this guy..........2007-03-09

This guy opened for Aqualung last night in Louisville, KY. I had heard a single of his on the radio and upon entering the bar I thought the guy on stage was playing it as a cover. I looked at the bill and recognized the name...it truly WAS Gran Bel Fisher on stage but with only one other guitarist.

I have NEVER seen two guys on stage create more energy and emotion without a backing band. I went for the headliner and GBF was just as good.

He is touring like crazy now...hooking up his own equipment and carrying it off after his set. If you happen to see his name on a bill in your area do yourself a favor and GO SEE HIM. This guy is gonna go places quick. Remember stories your parents told you about seeing Dylan or The Stones in a little bar before they got big? You'll be saying this about Gran Bel Fisher twenty years from now.

Seriously.

Full Moon Cigarette.......2007-02-21

Awesome CD! We happened upon Gran Bell at Killington a few weeks ago. He as a filler in an apres ski party at the Wobbly Barn, and played 5-6 songs. We sat directly overhead the stage, and watched him work his magic on the keyboard. Songs are all original, and very well done.

Highly recommend this purchase!

Gran Bel Fisher is a breath of fresh air!.......2006-12-30

Gran Bel Fisher is a wonderful new-comer with tantalizing lyrics/melodies. He is a 24 year old musician right on the verge of going places!

TRACK #2 - Far Cry: "Coin toss is it head or tails/In the fields of Ohio I set my sails"

Track #1, which is Full Moon Cigarette, is my favorite track on the album!

take a drive down I-95.......2006-11-19

and pop this CD in and you'll feel like you're on a road trip to OZ. This guy's got a sound reminiscent of something from the past but with something good from the present. The piano riff's are much to be appreciated. The lyrics are great. I bought this CD sound unheard. Took a chance and came up with gold. The entire body of work does something for me. Every song has melody and merit. This is not a CD to bang your head but rather one for a quiet night home with friends over hanging out enjoying company and a good glass of wine without being pretentious. I think Mr. Fisher is a keeper. I'll be watching him from here on out.

amazing.......2006-11-08

As soon as Gran Bel Fisher opened his mouth when I saw him open for Brandi Carlile in late May, I knew I had to get my hands on his album. Unfortunatly, I had to preorder it on Amazon until it came out in July, and it has literally not left my CD player since. His songs are heartfelt, and his voice has a great range and extremely expressive. The album does not have a single bad track on it, though ones like "Far Cry" and "Dazey Day" have a bit more depth to them than others. Despite this, each track is amazing and if you don't have this album, I highly recommend it. Also, if you ever have the chance be sure to check out Gran Bel Fisher in concert, as it is an experience you'll never forget.

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Keiko Matsui's "Full Moon and the Shrine"
PURE BEAUTY
Full Moon & Shrine
Beauty
Full Moon and the Shrine is addicting.

Full Moon & the Shrine
Keiko Matsui
Manufacturer: Countdown
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Customer Reviews:

Keiko Matsui's "Full Moon and the Shrine".......2003-01-19

Around 6 months ago, my dad got me this CD. Since he knew that I like piano music, he got it, even though he had never heard of Keiko Matsui in his life. That was an incredibly lucky guess. I admit that I was surprised at how good this CD was. The music on it is a nice blend of easy listening with a pinch of jazz. It is the type of CD that, no matter how repetitive it gets, you really like anyway. In my opinion, the way that the songs are put together is very creative.
In short, if you like easy listening and/or contemporary music, get this CD. If you like jazz, but don't like the other 2 genres, then don't even think about it.

PURE BEAUTY.......2001-10-19

I was given FULL MOON AND THE SHRINE as a gift months ago and appreciate it more as time passes. I love the way special music like this grows in my heart. This is an awesome composition from start to finish. FULL MOON AND THE SHRINE is a crescendo of emotion. It begins in purity and ends in purity; but in between, it offers the listener the full spectrum of the rainbow. Its sum total is ALL. What a lovely, eclectic blend of sounds! Lovers of jazz and new-age instrumental music are sure to be pleased. Its eclectism lends, at the same time, eccentricity. You may ask, "How can FULL MOON AND THE SHRINE be both eclectic and eccentric?" Listen and you will understand.

Soar my friends,
Soaring Heart

Full Moon & Shrine.......2001-07-14

This CD is wonderful. It is very soothing. You can use it for massage or just for easy listening. I love to hear it while I am driving. It puts me in a very peaceful mood.

Beauty.......2001-07-01

Keiko Matsui has produced many albums, but this album is by far my treasured piece. CDs lose my interest after a few months of repeated listenings, but Full Moon and the Shrine has continued to be fulfilling listening. No weak songs exist in this album, and they flow together well.

Full Moon and the Shrine is addicting........2001-03-03

I always thought jazz was kind of boring, although I can see some redeeming qualities in it. But this CD combines jazz with new age and is just the opposite of boring. I found 5 songs which I play over and over again, my favorite is actually Steps in the Night. If you're a fan of music featuring the piano like me, you'll be sure to enjoy this CD.

The CD includes a very interesting music video version of Full Moon and the Shrine. Beautiful, and kind of spooky if you ask me. I don't know what the HDCD is supposed to mean but if it means that a higher quality version of the audio is available, I'm unaware of it. Of course I don't have a HDCD player though.

Even more addicting than this CD are some tracks on Dream Walk, but this CD has a larger quantity of slightly less addicting tracks.

Larsen-Feiten Band/Full Moon
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Great Music Great Value

Great 2 on 1

Larsen-Feiten Band/Full Moon
Larsen , and Feiten Band
Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records
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ASIN: B0009E3270
Release Date: 2005-05-31

Tracks:

Who'll Be the Fool Tonight
Danger Zone
Further Notice
Over
She's Not in Love
Morning Star
Make It
Aztec Legend
Phantom of the Footlights
Visitor
Twilight Moon
Sierra
Brown Eyes
Hero's Welcome
Standing in Line
Little Cowboys

Customer Reviews:

Great Music Great Value.......2006-07-15

This is a double CD, with tracks from two separate CD's--The "Larsen Feiten Band" which is about $40 as a Japanese Import) and "Full Moon" another pricey and unavailable CD. So this particular CD is a huge bargain.

The music style is jazz and pop. The instrumentals feature a haunting melody line shadowed by guitar, usually syched with the organ or synthesizer, or in some cases, a few miliseconds after the lead notes. The instrumentals also feature a musical chorus, which I find unusual, and some terrific guitar work.

I will never understand why they did not enjoy the musical success they deserved.

For those of you who don't much about the band, I'll offer some history.

Buzz Feiten was a studio guitarist for among other bands, Stevie Wonder. In the mid 1970's he joined forces with Neil Larsen and formed a band called "Full Moon" who recorded an incredibly classic and great album of the same name, with some personnel of Paul Butterfield Blues Band (after his untimely death). The album was critically acclaimed but did not enjoy commercial success, and was jazzy, rocky and poppy. All in all, a terrific sound.

Neil and Buzz recorded a series of albums together with Neil Larsen being the name artist, and after that played out, recorded these two CD within a year of each other.

The sound has something for everyone. It is jazzy, has pop vocals, and some great rock guitar licks.

This particular CD has some great highlights including:

FULL MOON

"Phantom of the Footlights," a pop jazzy song with some great licks and hooks.

"The Visitor" an instrumental featuring the multi-talents of Neil Larsen on organ and synthesizer.

"Hero's Welcome" Another Neil Larsen haunting instrumental.

LARSEN FEITEN BAND

"Who'll Be the Fool Tonight" A pop vocal song with a terrific melody and some catchy hooks. Great guitar work by Buzz.

"Danger Zone" Another pop song, with a jazz matrix.

"Further Notice" A Neil Larsen melody/instrumental which, as usual, as a haunting melody and chorus.

"Aztec Legend" Yet another Neil Larsen melody.

The music is great and this is a bargain of a CD.

Great 2 on 1.......2005-08-10

This one features both the Larsen/Feiten Band from 1980 and Full Moon with the duo from 1982. Plenty of great jazz rock with good songs and musicianship.

The Collection: Fire on the Mountain/Million Mile Reflections/Full Moon

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The Collection: Fire on the Mountain/Million Mile Reflections/Full Moon
The Charlie Daniels Band
Manufacturer: Sony
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Release Date: 2005-05-31

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Long Haired Country Boy
Trudy - Charlie Daniels
Georgia
Feeling Free
South's Gonna Do It
New York City, King Size Rosewood Red
No Place to Go
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Jitterbug
Behind Your Eyes
Reflections
Devil Went Down to Georgia
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A Glimpse of Greatness To Come.

Diabolical Full Moon Mysticism
Immortal
Manufacturer: The End Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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This legendary band's first album, beginning their notoriety with a selection of absolute classics, including the epic 'The Call of the Wintermoon'. This set down the essential Immortal blueprint which they followed on the next three albums: speed on the edge of self-destruction, razor-sharp guitars which bite to the bone, lyrics which illustrated their own icebound world, and a sense of Northern melody which is completely their own. Bursting with Bathory influence, obviously, but still a classic true Norwegian black metal release.

Customer Reviews:

A Glimpse of Greatness To Come. .......2007-01-14

When you hear this early Immortal for the first time, you can hear what was to come in the future. As with all Immortal, this release doesn't have one bad song on it. The sound on this one isn't as killer as the later albums, but don't think it's so bad that you listen to it and can't make out anything in the songs. The logo Immortal had in the beginning was better also, and I think the cover of this one was just plain evil looking. No artwork, but Immortal look like they were in the middle of a dark forest near some gothic looking structure right out of a horror movie set in Transylvania. Important for diehard fans to have and also anyone who wants to hear what this great band sounded like in the beginning.

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Raw and Simpler - Inxs once again doesn't get the respect they deserve
Inxs Full Moon , Dirty Hearts
Much better in hindsight
Achtung Moon
FULL STRENGTH, DIRTY ROCK

Full Moon, Dirty Hearts
INXS
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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Elegantly Wasted
Welcome to Wherever You Are
Listen Like Thieves
The Swing
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ASIN: B000002IX1
Release Date: 1993-11-02

Tracks:

Days Of Rust
The Gift
Make Your Peace
Time
I'm Only Looking
Please (You Got That...)
Full Moon Dirty Hearts
Freedom Deep
Kill The Pain
Cut Your Roses Down
The Messanger
Viking Juice

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Fans have long hailed INXS for the soulful intensity of its live shows, but the rap on the Australian sextet has been that it makes uninteresting, one- dimensional studio albums. Recently, the group has aimed for complex studio creations in the style of U2's Zooropa or Achtung Baby, and the result has been uninteresting but multi-dimensional. It's a minor improvement, and though Full Moon, Dirty Hearts is better than many of the group's recordings, it isn't as good as the weirder 1992 release, Welcome to Wherever You Are. Ambitious, bizarre productions can't mask the fact that INXS has been riding the same groove since 1981, and it's more than a little bit tired. --Jim DeRogatis

Customer Reviews:

Raw and Simpler - Inxs once again doesn't get the respect they deserve.......2007-05-15

In 1992, Inxs released the album "Welcome to Wherever You Are". This was a classic case of an album being a disappointment from a sales standpoint, but being an outstanding album from a quality standpoint. One thing that made "Welcome" such an interesting album was that Inxs did some outstanding arrangements from a musical standpoint - such as the incorporation of an orchestra and a variety of musical influences. Much of the credit goes to producer Mark Opitz. Opitz had produced Inxs' big breakthrough album, "Shabooh Shoobah". One thing that Opitz did on "Welcome" is that he arranged the tracks into 45+ minutes of continuous music - another outstanding feat. While Inxs had done a job they could be proud of, they must have been disappointed with the album sales. So for their follow-up album they decided to once again team up with Opitz, but this time take a simpler approach. The result is another very good effort - "Full Moon Dirty Hearts".

One fact that I find amazing about Inxs is that this six member band stuck together from their formation in the late 1970s through Michael Hutchence's untimely death in 1997. During this period, the band would release 10 studio albums, 1 Greatest Hits album, and 1 Live album. This has allowed the band to meld together and grow professionally. Much of this is due to the fact that three band members are brothers: Andrew Farriss (Keyboards), Jon Farriss (Drums), and Tim Farriss (Guitar). The other three members also stuck tightly with the band the whole way. These members include: Hutchence (Lead Vocals), Garry Gary Beers (Bass), and Kirk Pengilly (Guitar and Sax). Hutchence - known for his long hair and theatrical performances in concert often gets the most publicity. But the remaining five members all make major contributions from a musicianship standpoint. In addition, Hutchence is not just eye candy - he has also played a key role in the songwriting. From a songwriting standpoint, "Welcome to Whenever You Are" had deviated from the majority of the songs on an Inxs album being written by the Andrew Farriss/Hutchence combination. For "Full Moon Dirty Hearts", Inxs returns to the Andrew Farriss/Hutchence combination - with the exception of one track.

As mentioned on "Full Moon Dirty Hearts", Inxs gets away from the more complex arrangements seen on "Welcome". Most of the tracks on "Full Moon Dirty Hearts" have more of a harder rock to a lesser extent a blues and funk edge. Despite getting "simpler", Inxs isn't afraid to mix things up - this time they bring in guest vocalists on two of the tracks. While the inclusion of Pretenders' lead singer Chrissy Hynde is not a big surprise, we see a most interesting combination with the legendary blues singer Ray Charles. To a lesser extent, Opitz continues the concept he introduced on "Welcome" by arranging a continuum of the tracks. While this worked extremely well on "Welcome", the segues from track to track on "Full Moon Dirty Hearts" aren't quite as smooth.

Here is a track by track review of the collection:

"Days of Rust": This song demonstrates a hard guitar edge and a raw sound. While this isn't something new to Inxs, this really helps to set the tone for the whole album.

"The Gift": This track was penned by Jon Farriss with Hutchence. Once again Inxs demonstrates a raw guitar edge sound.

"Make Your Peace": This track while also having a raw sound, showcases some of the funk influences that have been present in Inxs songs. The chorus is very catchy - overall a very good track. This could have easily been a hit single with the right promotion (that the record company did not give Inxs for this album).

"Time": Another track with a harder rock edge. Demonstrates some more guitar riffs. While the chorus isn't quite as catchy as "Make Your Peace", it is still a very good one.

"I'm Only Looking": This is probably one of the least "raw" track of the collection. It also some more of the of the "grooves" that Inxs has been known to incorporate into their music. This is the first track (up to this point) with Pengilly's saxophone..

"Please (You Got That)": This song has a very blues-y feel to it. Once again raw and simple. Ray Charles was perfect for this song - and he really pulls off a terrific duet with Hutchence. This should have also been a hit single.

"Full Moon, Dirty Hearts": This has a classic blues/rock feel to it. While I've never been a Chrissie Hynde fan, she is perfect for this song - and once again a duet with Hutchence comes off flawlessly.

"Freedom Deep": This song also doesn't have the"raw" feel to it that most of the album has. I love how this song slowly "builds" up.

"Kill the Pain": I'm a big Tears For Fears fan and this song sounds a lot like them. You won't hear raw guitar here. It almost sounds like a simpler version of the orchestral-style found on the "Welcome" album.

"Cut Your Roses Down": This song is a lot like "Make Your Peace" - raw sound showcasing some of the trademark funk influences.

"The Messenger": Best song of the collection. This combines the raw hard sounding guitar with a touch of the "grooves" that are an Inxs trademark. Hutchence shines on vocals here.

"Viking Juice": This is an experimental track. Once again funk has an influence, but this time Hutchence uses spoken word vocals. He pulls it off perfectly. The last line "It's called the end of Rock and Roll" works perfectly for a final track.

The liner notes include a write-up by Inxs who discuss how this collection was made. The liner notes also includes all of the songwriting and musician credits. Like "Welcome" this is an album that didn't get the credit it so richly deserves. It is one that I'd recommend for both long-time and new Inxs fans.

Inxs Full Moon , Dirty Hearts.......2007-01-23

Being an INXS fan, this is one of theirs that I hadn't heard much of. I didn't listen to their music much after X. So, I decided to try to rediscover some of their music that I hadn't heard. I decided to buy this and give it a try. It is defintely very good, and I wish I had bought it back when it came out. But, better late than never. Their sound on this cd is a little different, and I like it. The gift, I'm only looking, and please you got that..., definitely stand out to me. Their music to me is timeless, and this cd is worth buying if you like Inxs.

Much better in hindsight.......2007-01-18

I loved the majority of Inxs albums, although this album, along with the X album, was to be their most bland ( or so I thought at the time), and I have long since traded those albums in.

However in hindsight both albums have grown on me again, with this one standing out over 'X'. With this album Inxs display themselves as a highly creative band, with Michael being quite introspective at times. Perhaps his forboding musings of "This is the end of rock'n'roll..." in the track 'Viking Juice' was prophetic regarding his own life perhaps.

This album was commercial suicide at the time of its release. The market had grown bored of Inxs after the 'X' album (their most over-produced album). The superb Welcome to Wherever You Are album followed 'X', but failed to reach the heights it deserved, and poor promotion of the album didn't help things either.
When Inxs came to record this album the band was in the doldrums commercially - their previous fans wanted another Kick album, while the new crowd of rock fans were digging the grunge scene, which excluded Inxs from the pack.

In any case I am now aware that this album deserved more praise than when it was released, and anyone who wants to know Inxs beyond their greatest hits would do well to purchase this album when they can.

UPDATE: I have since purchased both 'X' and 'Full Moon" since I originally wrote this review. 'X' remains over-produced and just as bland as I originally thought it was. 'Full Moon' on the other hand sounds quite fresh at times, and many of the tracks may suit today's audiences tastes better than those of the mid 90s. Strangely enough,and despite its Funk leanings as opposed to New Wave, I can now see a link with their early 80s material which was much less commercial than the Listen Like Thieves / Kick / X period that put them in the charts. Perhaps therein lays the appeal of this album

Summing up, 'Full Moon, Dirty Hearts' has been a great re-purchase for me, and I highly recommend it for any fan of Inxs

Achtung Moon.......2006-08-04

DUETS WITH RAY CHARLES AND CHRISSIE HYNDE.

Released in 1993, this is INXS's nineth studio album. It came as the group was on the downside of its popularity. It is 40 minutes long and has very good sound quality.

This CD is heavily influenced by U2's Achtung Baby. Many of ths songs on this CD sound like they could have been on Achtung Baby,with the crashing guitars and metallic sound. At the same time, it has that unmistakable Australian sound. You can hear it in all Australian bands, like Men At Work and even AC/DC.

Even though it is not original, this CD is at its best when the band copies styles of others, especially U2. There is also the duet with the Pretenders' Chrissie Hyndes (duets with Hynde was all the rage in the 1990's, with groups like UB40, Elvis Costello and Moodswings). The weak songs go back to the older pop style of the Kick days.

There are some great songs on this CD, like Kill the Pain and Days of Rust. There aren't any real bad ones either, although some of the standard pop songs do get a little boring.

I think where INXS got adventerous and experimental, they scored big. Fans of Kick might not like this CD. The best songs on it are nothing like Kick. The ones that follow the Kick formula are tired and not as good.

FULL STRENGTH, DIRTY ROCK.......2006-01-19

I just finished reading the thankfully detail-rich INXS autobiography STORY TO STORY and even the band hates 1993's much-maligned FULL MOON, DIRTY HEARTS. Don't let that (or the butt-ugly cover, featuring the band looking as serious as they possibly can in the back of a tour van, with guitarist Tim Farriss appearing as if he might be contemplating a future audition for Pearl Jam) deter you from checking it out; as far as late-era INXS, it just doesn't get much better than this adventurous, feisty effort.

FULL MOON was recorded on the island of Capri shortly after finishing WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE . I like to think of FULL MOON as a latter-day LISTEN LIKE THIEVES following THE SWING. Where WELCOME was lush and exotic (a la THE SWING), FULL MOON is sweaty and well, dirty (LISTEN LIKE THIEVES was this in spades). It sounds as if INXS were issued this edict: make a kick-ass record or you're not leaving the studio. Or, at the very least, producer Mark Opitz threatened to leave the air-conditioning off until a modern rock opus was completed.

At just under 40 minutes, FULL MOON is as tight as a washboard stomach. "Days Of Rust" starts things off with a Clash-influenced bang, gang vocals elevating the track to gorgeously bone-crunching heights. Midnight Oil had to be proud of their fellow countrymen. "The Gift," the bold first single, which approaches near-industrial audio damage, is the sound of INXS likely losing faint-of-heart fans but gaining points for taking chances. "Make Your Peace" (like "The Messenger," which appears late in the record like an urgent phone call after you're already well asleep) is a perfect marriage of rock and funk that would've been a huge chart hit had it been released in the late 80's or early 90's.

"Please (You Got That") and "Full Moon, Dirty Hearts" are successful duets with Ray Charles and The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde, respectively, that effectively highlight the strengths of both the band and the featured singers, a rarity in pairings of this type. "Freedom Deep" and "Kill The Pain" could have easily appeared on WELCOME and are as breathtakingly beautiful as anything on that record (or ballads on any of their other records, for that matter).

"Viking Juice," a speedy, spoken word funk jam, finishes things off on an exhilarating, yet foreboding note: "It's called the end of rock `n' roll." And that it was. Barely anyone bought FULL MOON and INXS took three years off before unleashing the slightly underwhelming ELEGANTLY WASTED to a completely disinterested public. Soon after Michael was gone. FULL MOON, DIRTY HEARTS is how I like to remember him (and INXS).