Plan B

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Huey Lewis and the News may have taken 10 years off between albums, but after listening to the ironically titled Plan B, it's like the Little Bar Band That Could never really left. Disarming frontman Huey Lewis is still turning out the same affable, effortless, pasteurized pop that he did when the band dominated the charts in the '80s, and his crack band plays with precision. The only difference is that instead of pining for a new drug, regaling listeners with those wry little cultural snapshots like "Hip to Be Square," or complaining about "Working for a Living," this collection of 10 original tunes (and a cover of Nick Lowe's "When I Write the Book") is an examination of relationships. Not the redeeming "Power of Love" that Lewis extolled in 1982, but the self-conscious ebb and flow of a long romance as it unravels. Songs like the discouraging "Let Her Go and Start Over" and the quirky "My Other Woman" throw a dim light on ardor and attachment. Even the album's standout track, "I'm Not in Love Yet" (a duet with the wondrously gritty-voiced Wynonna Judd) finds both parties hedging their bets. But you shouldn't. This is a strong collection of songs that elevates the band from being just another '80s retread, and also proves that Plan A is still working fine. --Jaan Uhelszki

Plan B,Huey Lewis & the News,Jive,Bar Band,Pop,Pop/Rock,Rock,Rock/Pop

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Average customer rating: Forward With Plan B!: A Track-By-Track Review It gets better with age Solid set from a solid band more horns Good, Solid CD

Plan B Huey Lewis & the News Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hard at Play Four Chords & Several Years Ago Picture This Fore! Huey Lewis and the News ASIN: B00005MJY0 Release Date: 2001-07-24

Tracks:

1. We're Not Here For A Long Time (We're Here For A Good Time)
2. My Other Woman
3. I Ain't Perfect
4. When I Write The Book
5. I'm Not In Love Yet (with Wynonna)
6. Thank You #19
7. Plan B
8. The Rhythm Ranch
9. Let Her Go and Start Over
10. I Never Think About you
11. So Little Kindness

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Huey Lewis and the News may have taken 10 years off between albums, but after listening to the ironically titled Plan B, it's like the Little Bar Band That Could never really left. Disarming frontman Huey Lewis is still turning out the same affable, effortless, pasteurized pop that he did when the band dominated the charts in the '80s, and his crack band plays with precision. The only difference is that instead of pining for a new drug, regaling listeners with those wry little cultural snapshots like "Hip to Be Square," or complaining about "Working for a Living," this collection of 10 original tunes (and a cover of Nick Lowe's "When I Write the Book") is an examination of relationships. Not the redeeming "Power of Love" that Lewis extolled in 1982, but the self-conscious ebb and flow of a long romance as it unravels. Songs like the discouraging "Let Her Go and Start Over" and the quirky "My Other Woman" throw a dim light on ardor and attachment. Even the album's standout track, "I'm Not in Love Yet" (a duet with the wondrously gritty-voiced Wynonna Judd) finds both parties hedging their bets. But you shouldn't. This is a strong collection of songs that elevates the band from being just another '80s retread, and also proves that Plan A is still working fine. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

Forward With Plan B!: A Track-By-Track Review.......2007-02-03

"We're Not Here For A Long Time (We're Just Here For A Good Time)" - Provides a terrific intro to the album. It has everything...the rowdy crowd noise, the baseball organ, and the inspirational Huey yell to start things off. This song has the classic Huey sound and makes me want to get together with friends and drink beer.

"My Other Woman" - This has to be one of the best cheatin' songs ever written. It takes a completely new look at things by asking what happens if the person you're cheating with starts cheating on you?! This song also features some of the best songwriting on Plan B. It's very clever without sounding stupid. I especially like the doctor's response to Huey's query and the background vocals by the News towards the end. Good stuff.

"I Ain't Perfect" - Huey proves he's not perfect by including this dud on the album Perhaps I'm being harsh here, but it sounds like Huey had a great line ("I ain't perfect, but I'm perfect for you"), and tried to write an entire song around it, but couldn't think of anything else to say. It's the first let-down on Plan B, but it's still better than a lot of the garbage Huey's released on his most recent albums. "Bobo Tempo" comes to mind.

"When I Write The Book" - An unquestionable highlight. This song has the best hook on the album, and I was singing along the very first time I heard it. Although Huey didn't have a hand in it, I think this song has some of the best lyrics on Plan B. "When I Write The Book" also makes good use of the News on back-up vocals. It gives me chills when they chime in with, "...when I write the book!...". I'm also a big fan of the organ riff throughout.

"I'm Not In Love Yet" - As far as I'm concerned, this track is a swing and a miss. It's actually a pretty good song with nice sentiment and decent lyrics, but I'm horribly disappointed with the selection of Wynonna as Huey's duet partner. I can think of about 58 better women to sing with Huey. Even Winona Ryder would have been an improvement. Wynonna does a better job than I thought she would, but she's a heifer and she sounds like a man. The Huey/Wynonna dynamic just isn't believable. Overall, "I'm Not In Love Yet" isn't a bad track. It's a lot better than I thought it would be, but it's still a difficult listen. It includes some of Huey's best vocals on Plan B, but unfortunately the use of Wynonna ruins the song for me. This one had a lot of potential.

"Thank You #19" - You've got to be careful if you name-drop Marvin Gaye and Sly & The Family Stone in the same song. It implies that your song is going to kick some serious butt. Unfortunately, "Thank You #19" doesn't quite live up to the expectations. It's still a pretty good song and I think it's one of the highlights for the News. The song makes good use of the band instrumentally and vocally. I especially like the instrumental portion towards the end. I also like the fact that Huey doesn't try to hide the fact that he's singing one of the most common cliches in modern pop music.

"Plan B" - The title track is another one of my personal favorites. It features a terrific bluesy intro and excellent guitar throughout. The use of the horns is also reminiscent of some of the classics from the mid-80's. This song is one of the best singalongs for News-wannabes and proves once again that the News are the greatest bar band in the world. I also like the line about the little dog and the big chain.

"The Rhythm Ranch" - This is a good follow-up to the title track and builds on the whole bar band-thing. It's something of a feel-good song, but all the bass singing in the world won't hide the fact that there's nothing here lyrically. I like the old-school piano solo and the harmonica at the end, but I don't think we have to worry about that Grammy.

"Let Her Go And Start Over" - Wow! Along with "When I Write The Book", this is my favorite song on Plan B. The harmonica solo that opens the song is so good that it hurts. One of the biggest highlights on the entire album is the call-and-response between Huey and the band. Huey sings, "My friends tell me..." and the News chime in with their advice: "Let her go and start over!". I love that. I also love the fake ending. Just when you think it's over, the News come back for more. I could listen to this one all day.

"I Never Think About You" - "Believe it or not, you're the last thing on my mind." Is Huey telling the truth here or is he fooling himself? That's the question. He reveals the truth halfway through the song. Oh, poor Huey. It just breaks my heart. I thought Huey was so cool. I never stopped to think that he might have feelings. Oh, he suffers so. I like this song, but Huey's singing sounds off. His vocals sound very strained and weak. Maybe his microphone was malfunctioning.

"So Little Kindness" - Excellent organ riff throughout and nice use of horns. We've heard it all before, but "So Little Kindness" fits surprisingly well into Plan B. It makes for a great ending to the album.

It gets better with age.......2006-12-19

I picked up Plan B when I saw Huey Lewis and the News in a small concert several years ago. Frankly, I didn't care for it much at the time, but wanted to support one of my favorite artists.

Over time it's become my favorite News album of them all. Sure, none of the songs will ever have the widespread acclaim of "Workin for a Living", or "Do You Believe in Love?", but this is the music that the News was born to play. Every song on the album is overflowing with soul and has an honesty that's hard to come by.

My favorites on the album are the cover of "When I Write the Book" which is better than the original for a very upbeat track, and then "I Ain't Perfect", and the duet with Wynonna refreshingly titled "I'm Not in Love Yet." To my mind, those three alone make the CD worth owning. The rest is gravy. Delicious, fatty gravy.

Solid set from a solid band.......2005-09-18

This has the classic HL&TN's sound and has several great tracks on it. It is good to see that the boys still got it.

more horns.......2005-06-14

all new songs. less pop, more like "tower of power". all new huey lewis. didn't someone say he was dead? enjoy

Good, Solid CD.......2005-05-27

This CD is a good example of what good rock should sound like. It is not flashy, overproduced, or lacking substance. The guys do a good job of producing a good, solid work that does not rely on pop hits in order to make up for useless tracks. Even though I was barely born during this band's glory days, I still consider them to be a very good bar band, and there is nothing wrong with that!

Average customer rating: Good CD but not their best A unique sound by an independent duo This CD is AWESOME! The Crypt Is Mesmerizing and Awesome!! Darker side of RED FLAG at its best.........................

Crypt Red Flag Manufacturer: Plan B ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bitter End The Eagle and Child Fear of a Red Planet Who Are the Skulls Codebreaker T133 ASIN: B000054P1C Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

1. Curtains
2. I See You
3. King Of Everything
4. Thought Of You
5. Rejection
6. Heaven In Medias Res
7. For The Dark
8. L.O.V.E.
9. Tortured Daisy
10. Goodbye
11. Sanctum Sanctorium

Product Description

The Crypt is the turning point for Red Flag as their music took on a darker, more industrial mood. Still masters at melody and arrangement, The Crypt shows off Red Flag's talent at song writing and catchy lyrics albeit in harder and darker style. This album will appeal to listeners in the industrial, ebm, futurepop, goth, and darkwave genres as well as Red Flag's following of synthpop addicts.

Customer Reviews:

Good CD but not their best.......2007-04-25

After reading all the reviews about The Crypt, I fully expected to love this album when I received it. However, after giving it a few listens, it leaves a lot to be desired.

It has a few good songs but many of them sound "muddy" with too much bass and not enough balance between the highs, lows and vocals. Some of the vocals are totally hard to hear and sung a little unevenly. In short, this CD doesn't sound like it was professionaly produced compared to Fear of a Red Planet and The Bitter End, which sound much better on my car stereo.

By comparison, Fear of a Red Planet has some really good songs with good lyrics that you can sing along with. I've found songs from that CD get stuck in my head long after I've stopped listening to the music, which is an indicator of how good the CD is.

So...I'd say this is a decent CD, but I think Red Planet and The Bitter End sound much more polished and complete by comparison.

A unique sound by an independent duo.......2004-01-08

I am not a huge fan of synth-pop, but these guys have a hold on me for some reason; on The Crypt they have put out a series of catchy tunes, a pretty (and pretty strong) 41 minutes of music. Red Flag is somewhere between the existentialism of "Click Click" (a fairly obscure band these days) and the sappiness of Depeche Mode. I would recommend this music to fans of either of those two bands; clubbers who are into EBM might even enjoy the tame sound of The Crypt. What i appreciate most about Red Flag is their DIY (do it yourself) philosophy, which often entails eccentric packaging of the CD.

Let me clear one thing up right now: This CD can hardly be called "dark" music when one considers the dozens of truly dark electronically-based groups available to choose from (e.g., velvet acid christ, skinny puppy, hocico, wumpscut, cruxshadows, kevorkian death cycle, android lust, dismantled, xorcist, in strict confidence, cenobita, etc.)

This CD is AWESOME!.......2003-03-30

I have two other Red Flag CDs: "Naive Art" and "Caveat Emptor", and this one is definitely my favourite!!! It is darker than the other two, but I think it is more interesting musically than their earlier CDs. I would highly recommend this cd, and if you only plan to buy one Red Flag CD, then this should be the one!

The Crypt Is Mesmerizing and Awesome!!.......2002-03-24

What an amazing and terrific album displayed by Red Flag! I love Mark's sexy and recognizable vocals!! The Reynolds brothers are totally awesome!! I have "Naive Art" and I absolutely love it! I love this album as well. My favs on here are "I See you", "The King of Everything", "Curtains", and "Heaven in Medias Res".I can't wait for the next cd, "Bitter End". I'm sure that will be amazing. GO RED FLAG!!!

Darker side of RED FLAG at its best................................2002-03-12

This is the defining RED FLAG album as they evolved into a new dark/synth sound that they are today. I am a big RED FLAG fan believe that CRYPT is one of their best albums yet. They have definatly changed their style from the synth-pop days of "Russian Radio" and "If I ever" but they are still all out electronic band as they have always been. There are very powerfull lyrics and music in this album and I have to say that is is much better than the later release of the "Fear of The Red Planet" that is similar but the lyrics and music is not as good as the ones on "CRYPT". This is a must have for all synth-pop, goth, EBM listeners.
I beleive that every songs in this album is great and alot of hard work was put into it and its is very obvious, yet I did not see that same hard work in the FEAR OF THE RED PLANET album. "CRYPT" is a very deep, dark, and moody synth album, it is accually considered to be very GOTHIK. I call their new style dark/synth. The Reynolds brothers RULE!!!!!!!

Average customer rating: Awesome CD dark and delicious Wow!

Fear of a Red Planet Red Flag Manufacturer: Plan B ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bitter End Crypt The Eagle and Child Who Are the Skulls Codebreaker T133 ASIN: B00005Y7PX Release Date: 2001-07-24

Tracks:

1. I Am The Wind
2. Live Fast Die Pretty
3. On The Highway
4. So Lie With Me
5. I Love You To Death
6. Cause And Consequence
7. Spiders Waltz
8. Lullaby For A Restless Girl
9. Mathematics Of Tears
10. Destiny (Ode To Luscombe Close)
11. Fear Of A Red Planet
12. Coda Concerto

Product Description

Fear of a Red Planet is an evocative masterpiece of soothing words set to epicly crafted arrangements. A favorite of listeners, this album has been described by one reviewer as "instrumentation that will send chills of inspiration down your back."

Customer Reviews:

Awesome CD.......2007-04-25

This is by far one of the best CDs I've got in my collection. I loved their old stuff and was completely pleased to hear they were still making music--and that it sounds so much fuller and more mature than the collection of songs on Naive Art. As one of the other reviewers mentioned, there are a good 6+ songs on this CD that could/should be singles. Heck, the first 5 songs alone are outright wonderful. I find myself singing the songs throughout the day long after I've stopped listening to them. Probably the only song I don't like very much is "Fear of a Red Planet" which is humorous since that's the title of the CD.

If you like electronic music get this CD. You won't be disappointed! Also, if you are just getting back into Red Flag like I did, be sure you purchase this CD first. I would then recommend Bitter End and Code Breaker. I also purchased The Crypt but the production quality isn't as good and the songwriting and singing just isn't as mature as Red Planet.

dark and delicious.......2003-07-27

First of all, this is not the single! This is the full album! Amazon has it listed incorrectly. Anyway, on to my review... I have been on an enormous synthpop kick the past couple years, ordering almost every album of the genre possible from Amazon. I can't say why it took me so long to order a Red Flag album, but am I glad I finally did! I now have all their available albums other than the Lighthouse (which is shipping soon) and Fear of a Red Planet is my favorite. In fact, it's one of my favorite albums of all time. It's darker than some of their albums, but not quite as dark as The Crypt, The Bitter End, or Codebreaker T133. Half of the songs on here are single-worthy, my favorites being "On The Highway," "So Lie With Me," "I Love You To Death," "Cause and Consequence," and "Lullaby for a Restless Girl." Seriously, every album by Red Flag is worth checking out (except maybe The Crypt). If you are into synthpop at all, give these guys a listen. With so much variety among their albums, you're sure to find something to please you. Fear of a Red Planet is sort of the middle ground, combining all their sounds to date.

Wow!.......2002-08-24

Another fantastic album by the reynolds' brothers!! You gotta love 'em! Favs are I am the wind, cause and consequence, so lie with me!

Average customer rating:

Born Again Red Flag Manufacturer: plan b records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Who Are the Skulls ASIN: B000SRUPQO Release Date: 2007-01-06

Tracks:

1. Born Again
2. Doom & Gloom
3. Pouring Rain
4. Last Call for Love
5. Satin Gown
6. Wonderful
7. Bangladome
8. Crazy
9. Twisted
10. Torn
11. Wait Here for Me
12. Born Again (ext)
13. Gaslamp Paradisio

Product Description

"Born Again" is an epic sounding album filled with haunting melodies, catchy lyrics and complex and highly textured arrangements, most with dark overtones. This 12th album by Red Flag marks the solo career of Chris Reynolds after the death of band mate and brother Mark Reynolds in 2003. "Born Again" has captivated audiences anew with its expertly crafted arrangements and stylized Red Flag sound dark and highly textured industrial melodies. All the songs on the album are solid tracks and range from hard Electro rhythms to upbeat ballads.

Average customer rating: Buddhalicious technopop for the masses I love Red Flag!! RED FLAG continues to keep it dark, sad and soft........

Bitter End Red Flag Manufacturer: Plan B ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Crypt Fear of a Red Planet The Eagle and Child Who Are the Skulls Codebreaker T133 ASIN: B000066SF5 Release Date: 2002-05-14

Customer Reviews:

Buddhalicious technopop for the masses.......2002-10-06

The night finds me in a peculiar mood to say the most, so i'll begin saying that Red Flags 'The Bitter End' has been everything i expected. I love the album cover, the colors and the images make me want to show it off to my friends like the pair of numchucks i bought last week. The only trouble is that the inside cover has a strange industrial smell for whatever reason. Red Flag is such a cool band because their sound is rare and is becoming near extinct. This album almost inspires me to do a Depeche Mode bashing review but i'll try to do otherwise. The Bitter End is moody and almost comparable to other Red Flag albums but still manages to find it's own uniqueness. The lyrics have an element of maturity that surpasses other bands that still dwell in the realms of teenage mope rock. Even if some of the lyrics are bent with a touch of angst, the sounds are memorable and make for great night time driving music. It surprises me how many of my friends dig Red Flag, i find myself having to explain who they are and then i always get asked how i found such a band. Never-the-less i am a big Red Flag fan and recommend any of their albums.

I love Red Flag!!.......2002-06-01

This new album is absolutely wonderful!! I love all the songs,lyrics,music!! My favs are the pyramid song,thin air,nobody's perfect,and barbed wire cuts. I now have all their albums from Naive Art, Naive Dance,The Crypt,Fear of a red planet,the lighthouse,eagle and child,caveat emptor,ep,megablack series, fear series, the bitter end, and now finally today i got Who are the skulls?. Wow! You can see I love Red Flag!! Thanks Mark and Chris!!

RED FLAG continues to keep it dark, sad and soft...............2002-05-15

I got this album 2 weeks before its official release date...I just couldn't wait to hear RED FLAG's new album. I have to admit that it is as thought but I wanted a little more. If you enjoy the newer style of RED FLAG sound, you will like this album. This album is sounds somewhere in between 'CRYPT' and 'THE FEAR OF THE RED PLANET', yet more mellow. The album is in a typical RED FLAG fasion as all lyrics are about love, loss, life and reality. The album is dark, sad, and on the slow side. The only song that you may find yourself dancing to is "The Pyramid Song". My other favorate tracks on this album include: "A life Worth Living", "Metropolis Kiss", "One Plus One" and "The Bitter End". I find this album to be less upbeat and GOTH sounding than the previous release of 'THE FEAR OF THE RED PLANET', and certainly not quiet as good as 'CRYPT'(one of RED FLAG's best...). Over all this is a good album and I was pleased. A must buy for all fans of synth-pop music.

Average customer rating: Information Society is BACK!! Great collection of remixes plus a rarity and a new song An excellent C.D. You will not be disappointed.

Who Are the Skulls Red Flag Manufacturer: Plan B ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bitter End Crypt The Eagle and Child Codebreaker T133 Fear of a Red Planet ASIN: B000066SFB Release Date: 2002-05-14

Customer Reviews:

Information Society is BACK!!.......2004-11-02

has to be givin 5 stars only because Kurt Harland, of InSoc, does a remix of cause & consequence! last i heard of InSoc doing anything "new" was the cover of 'express yourself' in 1999! WE'VE MISSED YOU Kurt!!! i just recently discovered Red Flag by searching for Information Society, and have grown quite fond of the music :)! any musician familiar with InSoc is worth a listen! Don't Be Afraid...

Great collection of remixes plus a rarity and a new song.......2002-12-05

This is a great collection of remixes done by other bands and hand-picked by Red Flag.
There are a couple of "bonuses" on this album - one of the songs is a rare b-side from their first single (the remix is actually better in my opinion than the original) and another is a song that will appear on a yet to be released album with different words.

An excellent C.D. You will not be disappointed........2002-11-02

--I purchased this C.D. a few months ago, and I love it. Tracks 5 (Russian Radio, remixed by Scribe Machine) and 14 (If I Ever, remixed by B.C.) really stand out. There is a lot of talent on this disc. All of the remixes were excellent. Long live Synthpop!

Average customer rating: Good from across the pond Brilliant new sound out of the UK Brilliant!

Who Needs Actions When You Got Words Plan B Manufacturer: Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sound of Silver The Good, the Bad & the Queen Person Pitch Public Warning Alright, Still ASIN: B000FQIROK Release Date: 2006-06-27

Tracks:

1. Kidz
2. Sick 2 Def
3. No Good
4. Dead and Buried
5. Mama (Loves a Crackhead)
6. Charmaine
7. I Don't Hate You
8. Everyday
9. Tough Love
10. Where Ya From?
11. No More Eatin'
12. Missing Links
13. Couldn't Get Along
14. Who Needs Actions When You Got Words

Album Description

2006 debut by this British songwriter/performer who seamlessly flips between Hip Hop, R&B and acoustic music. 14 tracks, including 'Sick 2 Def', 'Missin' Links' and 'Mama (Loves A Crackhead)'. Warner.

Album Details

The Debut Album from the UK Rapper Who's Been Dubbed as the English Eminem. However, Plan B (Nee Ben Drew) Relies on an Acoustic Guitar for Accompaniment Instead of Complicated Beats. His Weapons of Attack Are his Remarkable Rhymes that Elucidate Tales of Life in the Urban Landscape. No Subject is Too Taboo, as his Raps Deal with Death, Murder, Crime, Drug Abuse, Aggressiveness, Underage Sex and More. Predicatably, B was Snapped Up by the Streets Record Label and Given an Outlet Deliver his Messages to the General Public. "i've Thought Everything Through, Any Questions You Can Throw at Me I've Got an Answer For," He Says.

Customer Reviews:

Good from across the pond.......2007-01-10

I first heard one of Plan B's tracks on a compilation of UK Hip-Hop. I instantly had to find the album. It's a great mix of the grime sound along with incredibly deft wordplay that rivals any of the stateside MC's with similar skills. But, what sets him apart from other artists is his use of an acoustic guitar to help him tell the stories he likes to spin. I recommend this for fans of hip-hop who are feeling as though they are getting bored and for fans of the grime sound.

Brilliant new sound out of the UK.......2006-08-15

Plan B has crafted a phenomenal CD with the same lyrical fury as Eminem on the Marshall Mathers CD, sans the comedic relief. There's no "club banger" or "Top 40" radio single on this disc to disrupt the flow. Almost every single track on this CD speaks of tragedy and life in the underbelly of England but instead of bragging about his struggle in the "hood" he creates vivid stories over acoustic guitars with beautifully sung choruses...The kid's got a great voice on top of his rhyming ability. Do yourself a favor and pick this gem up

Brilliant!.......2006-07-27

Not only is this young Brit brilliant lyrically (he obviously gets inspiration from Eminem), he is brilliant musically as well. This is a seamless album that mixes and matches his energetic and imaginative verses with cool rock, solid hip hop beats, acoustic guitar and catchy vocal hooks. His subject range from the urban predictable - drugs, sex, lousy dads & gun crime - to the totally unexpected - `honour' killings, lousy step-dads & bereavement - with practically everything else in between.

I'd seen him perform live prior to this album coming out so I already knew the dude had skills but even so, this album blew me away. It's strong worded stuff as one would expect, but he delivers with a charisma and sense of humour that is infectious, even when he's being dead serious. If he doesn't get recognition and critical acclaim if not commercial success, there is no justice. Fans of alternative hip hop should definitely give him a try. He's worth it.

Average customer rating: Jonatha Brooke's "I'll Try" is worth the purchase. Loved It! Loved It! Loved It! "I'll Try" Jonatha Brooke 10 year old and loving it!!:)

Return to Never Land (Original Soundtrack) Various Artists Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Peter Pan 10 Cent Wings Peter Pan: Classic Soundtrack Series (1953 Film) The Angel in the House Return to Never Land ASIN: B00005Y1ZO Release Date: 2002-02-05

Tracks:

1. Do You Believe In Magic? - BBMak
2. Main Title
3. Second Star To The Right - Jonatha Brooke
4. The Tale Of Pan
5. I'll Try - Jonatha Brooke
6. Jane Is Kidnapped
7. A Childhood Lost
8. Here We Go Another Plan
9. Summoning The Octopus/Pan Saves Jane
10. Flight Through Never Land
11. So To Be One Of Us
12. Meet The Lost Boys
13. Now That You're One Of Us
14. Longing For Home
15. Hook And The Lost Boys
16. Hook Deceives Jane
17. Jane Finds The Treasure
18. Pan Is Captured
19. I'll Try (Reprsie)
20. Jane Saves Tink And Pan
21. Jane Can Fly
22. Flying Home
23. Reunion

Customer Reviews:

Jonatha Brooke's "I'll Try" is worth the purchase........2007-06-23

The soundtrack in total is better than most Disney Films...But the song "I'll Try" is a classic and the CD should be purchased to hear the singing and songwriting of Jonatha Brooke. Why this song did not get an Oscar nod, when songs of less substance do each year is perplexing. If you liked the film or did not even see it...the CD is worth the price. In addition Jonatha Brooke has many more CDs out of her music and one can instantly be hooked (no pun intended) at first listen...

Loved It! Loved It! Loved It!.......2006-02-25

When I saw the movie, I first saw it in the movie theater and then on Disney Channel. I heard the song "I'll Try" and immediatly wanted the soundtrack. I also wanted the movie. Jonatha Brooke's song made me want to fly. :) I personally never want to grow up and this movie and song help you stay childish and care-free longer. It trully is a beautiful song and a beautiful movie.

"I'll Try".......2005-02-17

The movie was okay, but the song "I'll Try" just made me want to see it again and again. It's so great!! I love it!!

Jonatha Brooke.......2003-06-19

Have to say I hated the movie, but when the song 'I'll Try' played, I immediately recognized the amazing talent of Jonatha Brooke. It is a beautiful song and if you enjoy it, I highly recommend you listen to her other stuff. She has several solo albums, all of which are good, but her best work (in my opinion)is the stuff she did as part of a Boston based duo called 'The Story'. Their album 'Grace in Gravity', is one of my all time favorites. The harmonies on the album are astounding and complex. Jonatha has a penchant for minor keys and her phrasing is unmistakeable. Superb stuff for the music enthusiast.

10 year old and loving it!!:).......2002-05-30

Personally I love Peter Pan things and that "I'll Try..."song made me cry when I saw it in the movie theater,And really all these songs are great...They make me feel like I never wanna grow up also...:)Those songs have that way that move you,Like make you sad....And man...I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!:)PETER PAN ALL THE WAY!Wahooo!:)

Average customer rating: amazing music I rediscovered Red Flag and love this album Major Disappointment Not what I expected... Sorry but...

Codebreaker T133 Red Flag Manufacturer: Plan B ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bitter End Who Are the Skulls Fear of a Red Planet Crypt The Eagle and Child ASIN: B00007E8RW Release Date: 2002-11-26

Tracks:

1. Eternal Flame
2. Shadow Warrior
3. Unbreakable
4. Never Leave
5. Reign Down On Me
6. Hard Times For Dreamers
7. Electromachine
8. Made For Love
9. Fallen Angel
10. Burning Man
11. Talk About The Future
12. Codebreaker T133

Customer Reviews:

amazing music.......2004-10-26

I have all the Red Flag cd's and this is as good as, even better, than most.

Distorted vocals? Minimal. This isn't Skinny Puppy. These are the beautiful melodies Red Flag is known for, just with a slighly faster pace. It is an amazing cd by any measure and, for Red Flag itself, it's an amazing achievement.

I rediscovered Red Flag and love this album.......2003-02-20

Codebreaker T133 had me hooked from the first listen! I lost track of Red Flag shortly after they released Machines but just rediscovered them. I loved that track and all the singles off of Naïve Art. And I'm very happy with this release.

Major Disappointment.......2003-01-03

When I heard that Red Flag was releasing a fast-paced album programmed at 133 bpm, I was really excited, but "Codebreaker T133" turned out to be a major disappointment. As a long-time RF fan, I hate to say it, but "Codebreaker" is just plain bad--the worst CD that RF has ever released. It's been great that the Reynolds brothers have been releasing about two albums a year, but this one feels rushed and suffers from an utter lack of creativity and craftmanship. The songs are very monotonous, and worse, with the terrible distorted "scream" vocals that are used ad nauseum, the songs are downright irritating and unenjoyable. And you'd think that with eleven fast songs, there would be some good dance numbers, but no, there aren't. Not one. There's not a single infectious melody or beat on the entire album. To me, this album proves once and for all that Red Flag just can't make good dance music. "Codebreaker" is so inferior to albums like "Caveat Emptor" and "Eagle and Child" it's sad. I totally wasted my money on this album and I will not be buying another Red Flag release unless I'm absolutely convinced it's far superior to "Codebreaker T133."

Not what I expected..........2003-01-02

and nothing i really fancy. Sounds all the same. If you want a real KILLER ALBUM go and buy Naive Art or - for fans of the newer Red Flag - the fabulous Megablack Box Set including their Masterpiece "The Crypt". Thats hot!

Steve

Sorry but..........2002-12-27

...beeing a true fan i also give my true statement. I luved most of Red Flags Albums, especially EAGLE & CHILD and THE CRYPT were tremendous. But afterwards it went "downtown". I bought alle new Albums but missed the creative and clever songlines, the mix of cold synthsound and warm influence by RF's briliant voices. Now this album - which i had put all my hopes into was the complete disappointment (don't shoot me). First i feel ist not clever to go with one straight bpm-speed alltrough. U could also use always just one instrument for all ure tunes...the result is boring in most ways. Then I miss the wonderful and Red Flag unique way of building compositions that are so brilliant, melodic crwaling directly under the skin. No geese visited my skin while hearing this album ;0( But the most fatal thing is that the beautiful and brilliant voices of Mark and Chris dont get an chance on that disc. The rotten sound full of distorsion effects really kills the pleasure to relisten the tunes. And by using them again and again it all gets boring and annoying. I liked only one track of the album, also the last albums did not work out for me to be strong buys. Lst SMASHER was THE CRYPT that had only 100% per cent songs on it. Dunno what happened afterwards with RF. Maybe they shouldnt have given away their old equipment via on ebay. ;0) The new sound is much too technichal, cold and...in my ears does not sound as red flag used to sound in any period of time.

Okay, befor ue guys and fans start killing me i say the ususal. Its all just my opinion. Any artist is allowed to go his way and maybe some say this is a real evolution of RFs music. I said so much good bout them the last decade, made RF parties, bought hundreds of cds and vinlys for friends and so on, i think i am allowed to give also a negative statement right now.

I look forward to that retro-album with songs that never reached publication in earlier RF times. I am shure that past tense stuff will soon become some fave music for me again. And well...maybe present time will show another change and lead me back to my earlier "all-time-idols" who claim themself to be USA's best synthpop artists - an in fact they were...and maybe will be again.

Ahhh...sorry for my bad english. But did u prefer it german? :)

Average customer rating:

Master Plan: Complete Recordings 1974-1978 Kay-Gee's Manufacturer: Castle Music UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000MTOSDE Release Date: 2007-05-01

Tracks:

1. Get Down
2. Let's Boogie
3. My Favourite Song
4. You've Got To Keep On Bumpin'
5. Master Plan
6. Who's The Man? (With The Master Plan)
7. Ain't No Time (Part 1)
8. Wondering Ain't No Time (Part 2)
9. Anthology
10. Find A Friend (Prelude)
11. On The Money
12. Keep On Saying
13. I Believe In Music
14. Be Real
15. Together
16. Acknowledgement
17. Waiting At The Bus Stop
18. Inspiration
19. Thank You Dear Lord
20. Mr Nothin'
21. S.T.P. (Singing, Teaching & Preaching)
22. Find A Friend (Conclusion)
23. Kay Gee's Theme Song
24. Cheek To Cheek
25. Fat Daddy
26. Tango Hustle
27. Celestial Vibrations
28. Kilowatt
29. Kilowatt Invasion
30. Space Disco
31. Good Feel
32. Hustle Wit Every Muscle (Bonus Track)

Album Details

Drawing Inspiration from Mentors, Kool and the Gang, the Kay-gees were Formed in the Early 1970s from Two High School Bands the Majestics and the New Dimension. Signed to De-lite Subsidiary Gang the Group Hit Pay Dirt with Singles "you've Got to Keep on Bumpin'", "get Down" and their Anthemic "master Plan". Sampled in Recent Years by Big Daddy Kane, Dr Dre and House of Pain the Sounds Remain as Strong Today as Ever. This Fully Authorized Set Brings Together their Total Output and Benefits from a Unique Personal Insight Into the Music, the Tours, the Bands Contemporaries and the Heady Days of Disco.

Meditation Music:

1. Playing My Game [Import]
2. Pop Hits [Import]
3. Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS): Sing with a Child
4. Ringo the 4th
5. Rockin' Christmas Party, Volume 1
6. Room Service [Import]
7. Salvation
8. Say My Name [CD-single]
9. Seafood Platter
10. Seatrain [Import]

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

Crunchy, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Import]

Wagner: Siegfried (abridged)

Violin & Violoncello Duos

Music: Dance Hit Invasion '98

We Are the People [Import]

Vegetation = Fuel [Import]

Vivire [Original recording remastered] [Import]

XXV Gathering! [Live]

Wish You Were Her [CD-single] [Import]

Verdi: La Forza del Destino [Box set]

Under Water

Silencio Ep

Vol. 2 [Original recording remastered] [Import]

I Made It

S.C.I.E.N.C.E.