Savage Garden [Limited Edition] [Import]

Product Description
Limited Asian tour edition of the male pop vocal duo's smash 1997 debut with an eight track bonus CD added featuring 'I Want You' (Xenomania Punxy Mix), 'To The Moon & Back' (Hani's Num Radio Edit), 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' (Australia Mix), 'Break Me Shake Me' (Remix), 'Mine' & the previously unreleased 'Love Can Move You', 'All Around Me' and 'I'll Bet He Was Cool'. A combined total of 19 tracks. Housed in a double slimline jewel case in a slipcase sleeve.

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Average customer rating: not thrilled with the album Pretty good, but not a Best of Kenny Mac, Mad Soundz (Australia) kenjiehp says:Fantastic! If only it had Tears of Pearls!!!

Truly, Madly, Completely- The Best of Savage Garden Savage Garden Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: The Tension And The Spark Affirmation Spin Savage Garden Savage Garden - Superstars And Cannonballs: Live And On Tour In Australia ASIN: B000BUXUUG Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

1. I Want You
2. I Knew I Loved You
3. To The Moon & Back
4. Hold Me
5. Santa Monica
6. Crash And Burn
7. Break Me Shake Me
8. Truly Madly Deeply
9. The Animal Song
10. Affirmation
11. So Beautiful - Darren Hayes
12. California - Darren Hayes
13. I Don't Care
14. I'll Bet He Was Cool
15. Love Can Move You
16. Fire Inside The Man
17. This Side Of Me

Customer Reviews:

not thrilled with the album.......2007-01-03

My husband and I are huge Savage Garden fans. We were both disappointed with this album. It seems like towards the end of the CD they were just trying to fill in space. It is ashame because there were so many other wonderful songs they created that did not appear on the album. I would reccomend buying the original CD's separately, get more for your money that way.

Pretty good, but not a Best of.......2006-12-06

I have to agree that this could have been better due to certain track choices. And instead of having the dvd they could have input another cd and had a complete library of Savage Garden songs including all the B-sides the two Darren Hayes songs on this cd and the never released in America song "Mine" which I have to say is one of their best.

All in all I don't regret getting it, but it could have better.

Kenny Mac, Mad Soundz (Australia).......2006-06-19

after 6 years apart, the best of savage garden cd has finally been released & i am happy to have a copy of my own. the album definetly does not disappoint except songs such as "gunning down romance", "two beds & a coffee machine", "i don't know you anymore", "carry on dancing", "universe" and "mine" which were great songs could have been on there. the two songs by darren hayes were awesome and better than ever. my fav. song would have to be "i knew i loved you". Fantastic album overall

kenjiehp says:Fantastic!.......2006-05-16

This is a fantastic collection of SG's past albums. I highly recommend it for the fans and those who are simply curious. A must have!

If only it had Tears of Pearls!!!.......2006-03-16

Savage Garden is, without a doubt, a band that left behind music that has lived on though they split up. And this is one of the first times I find such a complete compilation for any artist... though that's easy to accomplish when you only have two discs under your sleeve.

Nevertheless, they were both two great discs and the best of them has been brought over to these new album, spotless... the only thing that holds me back from giving this a 5 rating, is the fact that it misses my favorite Savage Garden song: Tears of Pearls, from the first record...

Still, it's forgivable: even though the song was good, it wasn't that much of a hit as other that are included...

A must have if you don't have the originals and are interested in Savage Garden music.

Average customer rating: Music to love to best band ever awesome band Yes. HIGH SCHOOL ALBUM

Savage Garden Savage Garden Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: Affirmation Spin Truly, Madly, Completely- The Best of Savage Garden The Tension And The Spark Millennium ASIN: B000002BUH Release Date: 1997-04-15

Tracks:

1. To The Moon & Back
2. I Want You
3. Truly Madly Deeply
4. Tears Of Pearls
5. Universe
6. Carry On Dancing
7. Violet
8. Break Me Shake Me
9. A Thousand Words
10. Promises
11. Santa Monica

Amazon.com

As these two boys from Brisbane, Australia, know, it doesn't hurt to be endorsed by Rosie O'Donnell. When the Queen of Nice sang the words to "I Want You" and the praises of the duo behind it, the song catapulted up the charts. Largely ignored by the serious music press, Savage Garden have cultivated a vast fan base on the strength of their music--and airplay--alone. As formulaic as it may appear, the ballad "Truly Madly Deeply" was lodged at No. 1 for week after week for a reason--it's damn catchy and a welcome reprieve from overdone rock ballads. Lead singer Darren Hayes lends the same yearning vocal style to the third--and best--single from the album, "To the Moon & Back," a slice of synth-pop genius that culminates in a dramatic crescendo of strings, courtesy of coleader Daniel Jones. --Rebecca Wallwork

Customer Reviews:

Music to love to.......2007-05-13

Nostalgia got me one afternoon and I had to listen to the songs I use to listen to when I was younger. I used to swoon at the sound of Darren Hayes' voice and suddenly craved that sound again. I'd given my CD to a friend as a gift though, so I had to buy it again. I'm so glad I did.

The debut album of Savage Garden is by far their best. From "I Want You", a great song to dance to, to "Tears of Pearls" a song that may pull on your heart strings. They cover every emotion and pull some new ones from you.

If you haven't heard this CD yet, you need to.

best band ever.......2006-10-03

I love both albums from Savage Garden. They are definitely my favourite group ever. Now I can only listen to their songs. I don't think I could go back to *NSYNC or Backstreet Boys. Savage Garden were always on the radio in Australia (I'm from Australia) and on TV. I think Daniel Jones is so talented (and HOT!!) and Darren Hayes' voice is just so amazing. I love how their songs have a deep meaning and are not just some jingle. My absolute favourite song from this album is "To The Moon And Back" because it's so catchy and my other favourites are "Break Me Shake Me" "I Want You" "Truly Madly Deeply" and "Santa Monica". Put all their albums in your shopping cart NOW!!!

awesome band.......2006-10-03

i think Savage Garden are the best band ever. I would rather listen to them than Backstreet Boys or *NSYNC anyday. Daniel Jones is so hot and can play every instrument imaginable... and Darren Hayes' voice is heaven.

Yes........2006-04-09

Savage Garden is just about the greatest pop band ever, and that's all you need to know. They are a masterpiece.

HIGH SCHOOL ALBUM.......2006-02-02

This band could have been so MEGABIG right now if they hadn't disbanded. The lead singer Darren has a voice that is hauntingly angelic and the songs they sang was a mix of alternative/r&b/pop/rock/dance...such a great group. I bought this CD because I had heard three of their singles and they all were phenomenal. Buy this CD if you must because it is definitely not a bore. It is great for those high school events like the Senior Prom (Truly Madly Deeply and Universe), the Halloween dance (To the Moon and Back, I Want You, Carry On Dancing), and your first date and kiss (Santa Monica), hee-hee.
I miss this group. I wish that they could have stayed together for long because their second album was also a total smash like this one. Something about Darren's vocals, the instruments, their look, the lyrics, and their aura is compelling. Even now that I am older and experienced, I would slip into nostalgia and think about the good ol' days when music wasn't so angry and competitive and recyclable. Buy this CD because it is the debut of the ones that may have influenced Hoobastank, Coldplay, and Maroon 5. Cheerios!

Average customer rating: Savage Garden Music Savage Garden at their best....and their last the last album... Nice But Sort of Dull... Lovely.

Affirmation Savage Garden Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Savage Garden The Tension And The Spark Spin Truly, Madly, Completely- The Best of Savage Garden Millennium ASIN: B00002MZ2T Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

1. Affirmation
2. Hold Me
3. I Knew I Loved You
4. The Best Thing
5. Crash And Burn
6. Chained To You
7. The Animal Song
8. The Lover After Me
9. Two Beds And A Coffee Machine
10. You Can Still Be Free
11. Gunning Down Romance
12. I Don't Know You Anymore

Amazon.com

Savage Garden's songs are of innocence and urgency. On the Australian pop duo's second album, Affirmation, love is either a broken thing or a newly exploding one, passion and obsession taking over after a spin on the dance floor. At the same time, when Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones proclaim that they want to "live like animals," they're not planning anything too raw, too Reznorish: they just want that childlike lack of guile. This approach, taken with a total lack of irony and with large doses of appealing melodicism, led to multiplatinum sales for the act's debut, and there's no reason to think that Affirmation won't be similarly accepted. Sometimes a bit too goodhearted for its own good--the title track's wide-eyed sentiments might make even Stuart Smalley smirk--the disc's best moments are hard to dislike when taken on their own terms. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Savage Garden Music.......2007-07-04

The CD Affirmation is as good as the reviews I read. I am very glad I purchased it. I really did not realize how many good songs were on it.

Savage Garden at their best....and their last.......2007-06-01

This is such a great album. There's not one dud song on it. The only one that doesn't stand up as strongly as the others is Gunning Down Romance, but all the other tracks could easily have been released as singles. Savage Garden were the best thing to come out of Australia in a while. It's so sad they broke up after only two albums. They could've gone on to do so much more. Unfortunately Darren Hayes's solo efforts never came up to par although I was hoping that he would be the 'continuance' of Savage Garden. The songs are just bland pop, even though he does have a great voice. It would seem he needs Daniel to write a good song. Plus I'm still peeved at Darren for being gay. How dare he mess with our psyches making us think he liked girls! But anyway, I digress...Affirmation is pop at its best.

the last album..........2006-10-03

This album is nearly as good as their first but nothing will beat their debut. My absolute favourites are "Affirmation" coz it's catchy and I LOVE Darren's voice in this; he sounds so good, "Crash and Burn" A slow, sad song but the lyrics are beautiful, "Hold Me" A pop song, catchy and upbeat. I like the others as well like "I Knew I Loved You" (like "Truly, Madly, Deeply") "Chained to You" catchy and upbeat and "The Best Thing", which is a lot like "Chained to You" Also, Daniel is really good in this album, he can play every instrument beautifully. Plus he's hot!

Nice But Sort of Dull..........2006-07-11

I fell in love with Savage Garden's debut a long time back, and still have the c.d. to this day. I really enjoyed their sound and the beautiful songs they made including To The Moon and Back and Carry on Dancing.
I heard a little while ago Crash and Burn and I Knew I Loved You off their sophmore album on the radio and always wanted to get around to buying it. I finally found it at a bargin store and decided it was none better time to finally get it. I bought the album just on the love I held for their debut album.

Well the album is a bit of a disappointment. It does not hold the same power as their debut, nor as many memorable songs. The whole album Affirmation gives off a very "meh" kind of feeling for me. A lot of the songs sound nice to listen to, but there's not a lot there to really be exicted about.

The strongest songs on here are I Knew I Loved You, Crash and Burn, The Lover After Me, The Best Thing, and You can Still be Free (which is probably the most amazing song on here). Affirmation can get kind of annoying but it sounds all right. Those are the songs I usually turn to when I put this album in. A lot of the other songs on this album I do not play nearly as much- although I don't hate any of the songs. They just are sort of boring compared to the ones I mentioned.

When I recommend Savage Garden to anyone though, I do recommend their debut instead.

3.5/ 5

Lovely........2006-04-09

Amazing stuff, right here. Affirmation is just as wonderful and catchy as their first album. Hooray for Savage Garden.

Average customer rating: Excellent video.... Great songs sung by a diverse group of artists Pavarotti's Best War Child Concert Very diverse! Loved it! A wonderfully enjoyable and diverse collection of music

Pavarotti & Friends: For Cambodia and Tibet Traci Chapman , Eurythmics , Savage Garden , George Michael , Aqua , and Skunk Anansie Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works Featuring Luciano Pavarotti | Pavarotti, Luciano | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Cambodia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Denza, Luigi | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Capua, Eduardo di | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Pavarotti & Friends For Guatemala And Kosovo Pavarotti & Friends 2 Pavarotti & Friends Together for the Children of Bosnia Pavarotti & Friends - For The Children Of Liberia ASIN: B00004XR5E Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

1. Cielito lindo
2. Around The World
3. There Must Be An Angel
4. I Knew I Loved You
5. Guarda che luna
6. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime
7. Tracy's Flaw
8. Baby, Can I Hold You Tonight
9. 'O sole mio
10. You'll Follow Me Down
11. A Wonderful World
12. Agnus Dei
13. Desde que o samba e samba
14. Funiculi, funicula
15. Telling Stories
16. Se e vero che ci sei
17. I Saved The World Today
18. Manha de Carnival
19. Be With You
20. All You Need Is Love

Amazon.com

With the seventh installment of Pavarotti & Friends: For Cambodia and Tibet, the beloved tenor assembles yet another all-star cast of musicians in hopes of helping the children of Cambodia and Tibet. The music of the pop stars--which ranges from the modern rock of the veteran Eurythmics to the dance-pop of Aqua--really steals the show here, with Pavarotti lending his impeccable vocal support. Tracy Chapman performs "Baby Can I Hold You" as a duet with Pavarotti, and Eurythmics team up with him on "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)." Of course, the tenor's fans will be begging to hear the opera great in his element, and it's no surprise that he shines on Bizet's "Agnus Dei," with international pop star Mónica Naranjo joining in; Eduardo Di Capua's "O Sole Mio," with Savage Garden; or even Luigi Denza's "Funiculi, Funicula," with Aqua and a children's chorus. As globetrotting benefit tributes go, this is a mixed bag, but there's probably something here for everyone. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Excellent video...........2002-10-13

I am a fan of Savage Garden, The Eurythmics, and George Michael - all of them did a great job with and without Pavarotti....

And the man who sang O SOLE MIO - Darren Hayes (formerly of Savage Garden)... has the most beautiful- angelic- sultry and great voices I have ever heard - and to do it in Neapoliaton Italian (dialect) and in my opinion the best duet of ALL of them featured!!!!!

Great songs sung by a diverse group of artists.......2002-02-07

As always, Maestro Pavarotti's Modena concerts are highly entertaining and uplifting.
All artists sang two songs during the concert (one on their own and another with Maestro Pavarotti), but unfortunately not all of the songs are featured on this video. Another shortcoming is that there are no interviews or any extra footage.

It is funny to hear Pavarotti sing a pop tune as it is equally funny to see a pop singer with virtually no voice doing "O Sole Mio", but if it is all in good spirit and for charity, then it is enjoyable.

If you are intersted in European music scene or simply love Pavarotti, this tape will be a great treat for you.

Pavarotti's Best War Child Concert.......2002-01-04

Bravo showed this concert on New Years 2002 and it blew my mind. It is certainly the best of the War Child concerts, which started in 1996 as Pavarotti's effort to help the children of war-torn countries.
Like in the previous concerts, Pavarotti appears with international pop stars in the open-air piazza of his home town, Modena, Italy. (How do I get tickets for that?)
If you haven't heard any of these concerts, also available on CDs, you will be surprised how well Pavarotti's voice--a voice that makes the gods swoon--blends with the likes of Enrique Iglesias, George Michael, Tracy Chapman, and the Eurythmics. Previous concerts included B.B. King, Elton John, Ricky Martin, and Liza Minelli. Sometimes he sings along in English, sometimes in Italian counterpoint. The effect is stupdendous! These concerts display all the beauty of this great operatic voice while at the same time honoring the art of our greatest pop artists.
What makes this video the best is the children's chorus, the combined Ars Canto of Parmi, Italy, and the Children's Choir of Cambodia and Tibet. The video starts with this chorus joining Pavarotti and the totally sexy Enrique Iglesias in a rousing "Cielito Lindo."
Pavarotti really knows entertainment and in this one he pulls out all the stops! Best of all, part of the proceeds of this tape goes to benefit the children of Cambodia and Tibet. Pavarotti's efforts to help War Child have already built music centers for children in Kosovo, Liberia, and Guatemala. What great leadership!
He says on one of his jackets: "All too often, children are betrayed by the inhuman actions of adults, and become the innocent victims of war and cruelty. War Child is an energetic, and practical organization offering vital hope, working tirelessly for children to regain their rightful place in the world."

Very diverse! Loved it!.......2000-12-18

I am a HUGE Savage Garden fan so that was the main reason to buy this album. And I have to say Darren's voice is AWESOME in "O Sole Mio", the first time I listened to it it made me cry. So I bought the cd. I was glad to see that there are very enjoyable songs in the album not only the SG tracks. I loved Tracy Chapman's "Baby Can I Hold You Tonight" performance, now I am a Tracy fan too. You'll enjoy the performances by Aqua, Enrique Iglesias and Eurhytmics and of course the queen Tracy Chapman " ("Telling Stories" is superb!). I even discovered some new artists I had never heard of and I liked them. You won't be disappointed by this album.

A wonderfully enjoyable and diverse collection of music.......2000-11-05

This collection of music has given me great pleasure. Aqua's Around the World is a joy. Hearing the Eurythmics and Pavarotti perform together is fun and beautiful. I also especially liked Enrique Iglesias's Be with you. 20 tracks and 77 minutes of great music I will listen to again and again. And all for a good cause.

Average customer rating: Forgettable SAVAGELY GOOD BLACK METAL!! Good EP, but Alas Not Great Good Enough Excellent EP!

Godless Savage Garden Dimmu Borgir Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Norway | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: For All Tid Spiritual Black Dimensions Enthrone Darkness Triumphant Stormblast MMV [Bonus DVD] Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia ASIN: B000009OL6 Release Date: 1998-08-04

Tracks:

1. Moonchild Domain
2. Hunnerkongen
3. Chaos Without Prophecy
4. Rabbjorn Speiler Draugheimens Skodde
5. Metal Heart
6. Stormblast (Live)
7. Master Of Disharmony (Live)
8. In Death's Embrace (Live)

Album Description

1998 album for the Nuclear Blast label by the acclaimed dark metal act. Produced by Peter Tatgren of Hypocrisy, this CD features three live tracks & five studio cuts.

Customer Reviews:

Forgettable.......2007-01-15

I've listened to this a few times and it's incredibly forgettable and ignorable. For some reason, nothing on it captures my attention except the first few moments of the first song.

SAVAGELY GOOD BLACK METAL!!.......2006-11-28

To correct DARKDEATH below, there are 5 STUDIO songs from the EP and 3 LIVE tracks. Buy the DELUXE EDITION whichs includes the 2 extra LIVE tracks bringing the total to 5 LIVE ones. I like it too, man.

I bought this on a whim without sampling it because I love DIMMU BORGIR. Unluckyfrank got lucky and only paid 7 bucks for it at Tower's Going Out of Business Sale. Now, it's one of my favorites!! If you're a fan, this is definitely worth your attention!! This is worth it just for the BLACK STUDIO tracks alone!! Hell's Fire!! The LIVE s@#t is great too!!

STUDIO tracks 1 & 3, MOONCHILD DOMAIN and CHAOS WITHOUT MERCY, have the lyrics printed inside. MOONCHILD DOMAIN is about a demonic whore by the name of Eliza. Apparently she eats the souls of the sick and innocent. Damn!! The third track, CHAOS WITHOUT PROPHECY, as near as I can tell, is about a king who summons a demon named Azunda. The demon posesses the king and gets to spread his evil on Earth while destroying the prophecy that he be locked out of creation. Holy S@#t!! And then there's The Classic SPELLBOUND BY THE DEVIL(LIVE)!! Great LIVE rendition!!

AN INSANE BLACK METAL MIX of 5 STUDIO and 5 LIVE tracks from one of the greatest SATANIC BLACK METAL bands of all time!! If you don't belong in their coven, just don't get near them when the moon is full. They may need fresh blood!!

ENJOY THE DARKSIDE.

Good EP, but Alas Not Great.......2006-02-03

Dimmu's second EP (if you count the split album with Old Man's Child as an EP) is comprised of two new tracks, one cover, three live recordings and two updated versions of songs from For All Tid. The live recordings are all very good, no complaints. The cover seems rather pointless. The two new tracks are both good with Moonchild Domain being the better of the two. It is the updated versions of the tracks from For All Tid that stand out the most for me. The improved sound quality and arrangments of these songs make them far superior to the originals in my opinion. Overall I recommend this disc to diehards only, newcomers should instead seek out the original version of "Stormblast", "Enthrone Darkness Triumphant", "Spiritual Black Dimensions" and "Puritanical Euphoric Misantrhopia".

Good Enough.......2005-10-14

so i bought this with out even looking at it. When i got it i realized theres like 8 songs on it..and 3 of them are live with only 2 new songs...and one...i guess dover...i had to listen to get several times to really get into it. Know i love it and listen to it alot.

Excellent EP!.......2004-08-04

The live songs on here are great, even better than the studio. Plus Astennu (their guitarist at the time) was playing here, which added superior playing ability to the songs. I wonder how much better Dimmu's later albums would have been if Astennu were still in the band. As for the regular tracks, well "Chaos Without Prophecy" is my favorite studio song on this EP. Highly recommended!

Average customer rating: i knew i loved this song b4 i heard it! Savage Garden The Best This CD is so cool. The voice of a new decade

I Knew I Loved You Savage Garden Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Affirmation Truly, Madly, Completely- The Best of Savage Garden Afterglow ASIN: B00003XAR9 Release Date: 2000-01-04

Tracks:

1. I Knew I Loved You

Customer Reviews:

i knew i loved this song b4 i heard it!.......2002-06-10

To be honest, the words play just as important a part as the music itself in this song. The truth and emotion that is injected into every word by the musician and the lyricist, and the feeling used in the recording, makes this song a pleasure to listen to for anyone that is, or has ever been in love. Taken from the album Affirmation, which i also reccomend highly.

Savage Garden.......2001-06-16

This song is great! It is a wonderful love song. Even if you dont like savage garden you should buy this song becuase it's so good. It's a song that you can use to express your love to someone or just enjoy it yourself.

The Best.......2000-01-31

The song I Knew I Loved You is the best ever! At one of my classmate's parties to celebrate Christmas, this song enabled me to dance with one girl (my crush). I would love to thank the writers and Savage Garden for this wonderful song!

This CD is so cool........2000-01-24

This is the first Savage Garden CD I have ever bought. I am really impressed by the lyrics of this song. Some Talented song writing went to this beautiful piece of music. I don't know what I never bought their previous debut album from 1997. Nor I have I bought the current whole CD yet. Just the Single for now. Nonetheless, this is their best song since "To the Moon and Back". That song was so fresh! I don't know which one is Darren or Darryl but they have a unique sound. I don't know why they call the second track the "Mini Me Mix". Is it because the song was in Austin Powers or something? Someone tell me. The "Mini Me Mix" is, however, a cool dance mix. You'll enjoy this.

The voice of a new decade.......2000-01-23

Savage Garden starts off the year with a wonderful single, "I knew I loved you." The lyrics are so mesmerizing that the first time I heard it, it brought chills because everything about the emotion was so true. In addition with the lead singer's voice, this is one of the most powerful songs I've heard and will definately be something that I will sing with my special man during my wedding.

Average customer rating:

To the Moon & Back Savage Garden Manufacturer: Almighty ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Truly Madly Deeply (Remixes) Savage Garden (+Bonus CD) Affirmation Video Collection So Beautiful ASIN: B00062F6V0 Release Date: 2004-08-17

Tracks:

1. To The Moon & Back (Almighty Club Class Radio Edit)
2. To The Moon & Back (Almighty Club Class Mix)
3. To The Moon & Back (Almighty Club Class Dub)
4. To The Moon & Back (Almighty Transensual Mix)
5. To The Moon & Back (Almighty Fired Up Mix)
6. To The Moon & Back (Almighty Definitive Mix)
7. Affirmation (Almighty 2004 Anthem Mix)
8. Affirmation (Almighty Bangin' Mix)
9. Affirmation (Almighty Mix)
10. Hold Me (Almighty Mix)

Album Details

Limited Edition EP with Over an Hour of the Classic Almighty Remixes of Three Great Savage Garden Songs: "to the Moon and Back" (6 Mixes), "Affirmation" (3 Mixes) and "Hold Me" (1 Mix).

Average customer rating: DO NOT BUY!!! STAY AWAY!!! no reviews ?????

Savage Garden 69 Eyes Manufacturer: Gaga Goodies ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Alt Industrial | Industrial Dance Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bump & Grind Wasting the Dawn Paris Kills Motor City Resurrection Blessed Be ASIN: B0000TAP7O Release Date: 2005-05-23

Tracks:

1. 1-800-SLEAZORAMA
2. Tang
3. Smashed 'n' Trashed
4. Velvet Touch
5. Mr. Pain
6. Lady Luck
7. Motor City Resurrection
8. Ghettoway Car
9. Wild Talk
10. Get It Off
11. Always
12. Demolition Derby
13. Savage Garden
14. 1-800-SLEAZORAMA (Reprise)

Album Description

Great sleazy rock 'n' roll from Finland originally released in 1995. This is their second album recorded by Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius) in Helsinki. 13 tracks. Gaga Goodies.

Album Details

The Second Full Length Album from this Great Finnish Metal Band.

Customer Reviews:

DO NOT BUY!!! STAY AWAY!!!.......2007-02-07

I was surprised by this album. If you enjoy the gothic atmosphere that the 69 eyes brings then this album isn't for you. It was heavily rock blues influenced like a bad 80's tribute. It was too bright. I didn't even recognize that band members and the song titles hinted at the music genre. I hesitated buying this album but I put my faith in it. Faith never works for me.

no reviews ?????.......2006-05-19

Okay well ive been a fan for about 4 years & this disk cant be taken out of my CD player & is constantly on repeat on my ipod. For a second album, this is amazing! WILD TALK is probobly one of their best songs they've ever recorded. This is pure 80's style glam rock & its well done & not cheezy. From beginning to end (even the intro) its a great listen you wont get tired of. DO pick it up :)

Average customer rating: Five stars for Gheorghiu, but her Mario and Scarpia have problems Too Much Like Maria Callas Questionable casting... PERIOD!!! Gheorghiu real star of this set Questo e il Bacio di Tosca!

Puccini - Tosca / Gheorghiu, Alagna, Raimondi, Antonio Pappano (2001 film) Giacomo Puccini , Antonio Pappano , Angela Gheorghiu , Roberto Alagna , Ruggero Raimondi , Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden , Tiffin Boys' Choir , Maurizio Muraro , Enrico Fissore , David Cangelosi , Sorin Coliban , Gwynne Howell , and James Savage-Hanford Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Puccini - La Bohème / Alagna · Gheorghiu · Scano · Keenlyside · D'Arcangelo · Di Candia · Chailly Verdi - La Traviata / Gheorghiu, Lopardo, Nucci, Covent Garden, Solti Puccini - Tosca / Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Ruggero Raimondi, David Cangelosi, Antonio Pappano, Royal Opera Puccini - La Bohème / Alagna, Vaduva, Hampson, Swenson, Keenlyside, Ramey, Pappano Puccini - Il Trittico / Alagna, Gheorghiu, Guelfi, Guleghina, Gallardo-Domás, Manca di Nissa, Palmer, Shicoff, van Dam, Pappano ASIN: B00005IA1Z Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

1. Act One: Ah! Finalmente! - Maurizio Muraro
2. Act One: E Sempre Lava! - Enrico Fissore
3. Act One: Angelus Domini Nuntiavit Mariae - Roberto Alagna
4. Act One: Dammi I Colori - Roberto Alagna
5. Act One: Recondita Armonia - Roberto Alagna
6. Act One: Ma Con Quei Cani Di Volterriani - Antonio Pappano
7. Act One: Pieno E Il Paniere - Roberto Alagna
8. Act One: Gente La Dentro! - Angela Gheorghiu
9. Act One: Mario! Mario! Mario!...Son Qui - Antonio Pappano
10. Act One: Ora Stammi A Sentir - Antonio Pappano
11. Act One: Non La Sospiri, La Nostra Casetta - Antonio Pappano
12. Act One: Or Lasciami Al Lavoro - Antonio Pappano
13. Act One: Ah, Quegli Occhi...Quale Occhio Al Mondo - Antonio Pappano
14. Act One: Mia Gelosa! - Angela Gheorghiu
15. Act One: E Buona La Mia Tosca - Roberto Alagna
16. Act One: Il Cannon Del Catello!...Sommo Giubilo, Eccellenza! - Roberto Alagna
17. Act One: Tutta Qui La Cantoria! Presto! - Chorus Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
18. Act One: Un Tal Baccano In Chiesa! - Ruggero Raimondi
19. Act One: Or Tutto E Chiaro - Ruggero Raimondi
20. Act One: La Corona! Lo Stemma! - Antonio Pappano
21. Act One: Oh Mio Bel Nido Insozzato Di Fango! - Ruggero Raimondi
22. Act One: Tre Sbirri, Una Carrozza - Ruggero Raimondi

Tracks:

1. Act Two: Tosca E Un Buon Falco! - Ruggero Raimondi
2. Act Two: Ha Piu Forte Sapore La Conquista Violenta - Ruggero Raimondi
3. Act Two: O Galantuomo, Come Ando La Caccia? - Ruggero Raimondi
4. Act Two: Ch'io Lo Trassi In Arresto! - Ruggero Raimondi
5. Act Two: Ov'e Angelotti? - Ruggero Raimondi
6. Act Two: Pria Le Forme Ordinarie - Ruggero Raimondi
7. Act Two: Ed Or Fra Noi Parliam Da Buoni Amici - Ruggero Raimondi
8. Act Two: Sciarrone, Che Dice Il Cavalier? - Ruggero Raimondi
9. Act Two: Orsu, Tosca, Parlate - Ruggero Raimondi
10. Act Two: Floria!...Amore - Ruggero Raimondi
11. Act Two: Nel Pozzo...Del Giardino. Va, Spoletta! - Ruggero Raimondi
12. Act Two: L'alba Vindice Appar - Ruggero Raimondi
13. Act Two: La Povera Mia Cena Fu Interlotta - Ruggero Raimondi
14. Act Two: Quanto?...Il Prezzo! - Antonio Pappano
15. Act Two: Se La Giurata Fede Debbo Tradir...Gia Mi Struggea L'amor - Antonio Pappano
16. Act Two: Come Tu M'odii! - Ruggero Raimondi
17. Act Two: Vissi D'arte - Angela Gheorghiu
18. Act Two: Risolvi?...Vedi, Le Man Giunte Io Stendo A Te! - Ruggero Raimondi
19. Act Two: Chi E La? - Ruggero Raimondi
20. Act Two: Lo Tenni La Promessa... - Antonio Pappano
21. Act Two: Tosca, Finalmente Mia! - Ruggero Raimondi
22. Act Two: Or Gli Perdono! - Angela Gheorghiu
23. Act Three: (Orchestra) - Antonio Pappano
24. Act Three: Io De' Sospiri - James Savage-Hanford
25. Act Three: (Orchestra) - Antonio Pappano
26. Act Three: (Orchestra)...Mario Cavaradossi? - Gwynne Howell
27. Act Three: Vi Resta Un'ora - Gwynne Howell
28. Act Three: (Orchestra) - Antonio Pappano
29. Act Three: E Lucevan Le Stelle - Roberto Alagna
30. Act Three: (Orchestra)...Ah! Franchigia A Floria Tosca - Angela Gheorghiu
31. Act Three: Il Tuo Sangue O Il Mio Amore Volea - Angela Gheorghiu
32. Act Three: O Dolci Mani Mansuete E Pure - Roberto Raimondi
33. Act Three: Senti, L'ora E Vicina - Roberto Raimondi
34. Act Three: Amaro Sol Per Te M'era Il Morire - Angela Gheorghiu
35. Act Three: E Non Giungono... - Gwynne Howell
36. Act Three: Come E Lunga L'attesa! - Angela Gheorghiu
37. Act Three: Presto! Su, Mario! - Chorus Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Amazon.com

Tosca has been well-served on CD, with excellent stereo versions by Renata Tebaldi and Leontyne Price, as well as the definitive monophonic Maria Callas interpretation on EMI. What lifts this new Tosca from the pack of also-rans is Angela Gheorghiu's intense portrait of the heroine. She sings with sweep and passion, convincing you of Tosca's varied emotional states, from love and jealousy to honor and desperation. Her stabbing scene is chilling; she spits out the repeated word "Mouri" (die) with terrifying power. Only in a slightly bumpy "Vissi d'arte" does she fall ever-so-slightly short, wanting the fullness of a true spinto voice to fill out Puccini's arching line. Roberto Alagna is a convincing Cavaradossi, singing better than he has in some of his recent recordings. Only occasionally does he sound strained, and he lets loose some thrilling high notes. As Scarpia, Ruggero Raimondi is a nasty villain. Antonio Pappano leads a swift-moving, dramatic performance. This nicely packaged set is billed as the soundtrack of a movie version of the opera, but it stands on its own as a dramatic performance of a dramatic opera. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Five stars for Gheorghiu, but her Mario and Scarpia have problems.......2006-05-29

The good things up front: true spinto sopranos like Leontyne Price and Renata Tebaldi are simply non-existent anymore, and we have to be grateful that a mature artist like Gheorghiu can step before a microphone (if not onstage in a large opera house) and inhabit the role of Tosca with such passion and musicality. The last lyric soprano to try such a stretch was Mirella Freni for Sinopoli (DG), and she was even more heartrending and convincing. The secret is to be able to act for the microphone, and Gheorghiu does it wonderfully; one is only occasionally aware that her voice cannot swell and bloom over Puccini's lush orchestration the way Price and Tebaldi could.

However, paired with this top-flight Tosca are two weaker partners. Alagna is stretching here, too, but he does it a la Carreras, by adopting a relentlessly ardent, sobbing hysteria that delivers a visceral thrill (as Giuseppe di Stefano said about his own vocal recklessness, "The audience likes to see me commit suicide"), but which leaves tonal beauty, style, and musicality in the ditch. Even so, Alagna and Gheorghiu have romantic chemistry, and that counts for a lot. He's often the fire to her ice.

Raimondi was an excelent Scarpia for Karajan two decades ago, and although his dramatic efforts remain convincing, his tone has turned woolly and wobbly. He sounds as if he's singing through cotton and is too aged for any kind of erotic chemistry with Tosca--we don't want her groped by a dirty old man.

Pappano tries the same trick as Karajan and Sinopoli, taking Puccini's melodrama--by turns saccharine, poignant, and fire-breathing--at slow tempos to impart added 'seriousness.' To some extent that's effective, but not nearly as much as with his two prdecessors, who had more theatrical chills and spills to back up their sensitivity. Tosca doesn't work unless it runs off the rails. So, weighing everything in the balance, I can't agree with the reviewer who calls this the best Tosca in forty years, good as its best parts are.

Too Much Like Maria Callas.......2005-12-21

I don't consider myself to be too much of an expert as far as operatic technique, but everytime I hear Angela Gheorghiu I am reminded of Maria Callas. Does anyone know what I mean ? She SOUNDS JUST LIKE MARIA CALLAS. It seems she's heard one too many Maria Callas recordings and all she does is imitate her style. This Tosca is an obvious imitation of the 1950's EMI recording with Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano and Tito Gobbi. While the sound quality is excellent, and the Royal Opera Covent Garden Orchestra is unsurpassed due to the great prowess of conductor Antonio Pappano, the weakness of this set is in Angela Gheorghiu's Callasian performance. It is no homage or tribute to Callas' Tosca. It is a remake of it. Gheorghiu does have a better sound than Callas and her voice is more beautiful to hear but it has the same strident soprano high register and the "bite" in the chest voice. Roberto Alagna, too, seems to be paying tribute to Giuseppe Di Stefano, though he clearly has his own style. It is a grand style however he cannot master the tessitura of the part of Mario. Ruggero Raimondi as Scarpia is the best feature of this recording. Raimondi is sly, wicked and elegant, a handsome and scheming devil. His Italian is lazer sharp since he is himself Italian and his acting abilities are superior. He has played great Don Giovannis (and in a film) and his mastership of the baritone repertoire is praiseworthy. So, all in all, if you're a devotee of opera's favorite couple Gheorghiu/Alagna (they are also happily married) then this recording is for you. It's clear they are a terrific team together. She can get into the role with great integrity and vocal brilliance. He can also get into character well, though I have always preferred Placido Domingo and Franco Corelli as Mario Cavaradossi, as well as Jose Carreras. Alagna is good in this one though. But believe me, Gheorghiu sounds too much like Callas. Listen to her voice in Trovatore, Romeo Et Juliette, Manon, Werther, La Boheme and other recordings of her (like the Diva album which features "Casta Diva" and "O Mio Babbino Caro". Put on a Maria Callas recording and an Angela Gheorghiu recording and you will see how it is Gheorghiu who is trying to imitate Callas while attempting to remain unique. I still think her fame lies in that we all want to see a resurrected Callas and she came back in the form of Angela Gheorghiu.

Questionable casting... PERIOD!!!.......2004-03-26

Wow, it's not every day that you get to hear some of the worst casting ever in Puccini's most melodramatic opera. This is my favorite opera in the entire Puccini repertoire, and this recording is a flat-out embarrassment to the Maestro.

I can't stand the Sacristan's incessant dips in everything he sings... IT'S ANNOYING! And Alagna, whom is my favorite Rodolfo in his recording of La Boheme (which he also did with Gheorghiu), is using way too much shaky vibrato in "Recondita armonia." It seriously makes me dizzy, like I'm in a boat caught in a torrent on the high seas of the Atlantic!!! He's just plain silly about it! I think he just likes hearing himself.

Not much can be said for this most unremarkable of recordings... this is a huge black eye on the part of EMI, and I'm more than happy to bring it to everyone's attention before they make the mistake of buying it.

Gheorghiu real star of this set.......2003-12-17

This is quite a good modern recording of a well recorded opera. The real treat of this set is Gheorghiu, who brought a real intensity to the role of Tosca not heard since Maria Callas in her legendary (and must-have!) recording of this opera. I still prefer Callas's version, because her 'Vissi d'arte' is absolutely glorious. Gheorghiu, while doing an adequate 'Vissi d'arte', doesn't quite rise up to the same level. Her strengths are in the dramatic segments in Act II and Act III. Her "muori!" is tinged with hatred and vengefulness, and her discovery of Cavaradossi's death absolutely chilling. The rest of the cast are adequate. Alagna is perhaps a little thin in the part of Cavaradossi. There are also cuts in the score, perhaps done for the sake of the length of the movie. The packaging of this set is also gorgeous. This is a good addition to the Callas/de Sabata set.

Questo e il Bacio di Tosca!.......2003-11-27

Angela Gheorghiu is the worst lyric soprano ever. I've never heard anybody sing "questo e il bacio di Tosca" like that, it's too loud, even louder than Leontyne Price's RCA recording. I don't like it! Gheorghiu is not acting like herself here. She tends to act like Teresa Stratas at times for no good reason. No soprano should ever sing the "Questo e il bacio di Tosca" to Scarpia like that and Zinka Milanov will tell you so. Maria Callas will also. That's the limit of how those sopranos should sing it, not scream it! Stupid Gheorghiu, she is too dramatic. Period!

Average customer rating: Truly Madly Wonderful Great B-Sides The best B-Side Album (in my opinion) ES UNO DE LOS MEJORES CD'S DE SAVAGE GARDEN Just perfect ;)

Truly Madly Deeply (Remixes) Savage Garden Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: To the Moon & Back Savage Garden (+Bonus CD) Video Collection Savage Garden - Superstars And Cannonballs: Live And On Tour In Australia Spin ASIN: B000008919 Release Date: 1997-04-29

Tracks:

1. All Around Me
2. Truly Madly Deeply [Album Version]
3. Fire Inside the Man
4. I'll Bet He Was Cool
5. I Want You [Xeno Mania Punxy Mix]
6. Love Can Move You
7. This Side of Me
8. Memories Are Designed to Fade
9. To the Moon and Back [Hanis Num Radio Edit]
10. Santa Monica [Bittersweet Mix]
11. Break Me Shake Me [Acoustic Live]
12. I Want You [Acoustic Live]
13. Truly Madly Deeply [Dub Mix]
14. Truly Madly Deeply [Australian Mix]

Album Description

Japanese release, a 14 track compilation with B-sides, rare tracks and remixes, including one of the smash hit 'To The Moon & Back' and three of 'Truly Madly Deeply'. 1998 Sony release.

Album Details

Japanese Exclusive Release featuring Unreleased and B Side Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Truly Madly Wonderful.......2005-03-16

This album is a compilation of the best of the first Savage Garden album plus remixes and B-sides. I've had this album for years and it still the sound is still fresh and new. Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones found a way to take us out of the grunge era and brought us into the the light of intelligent lyrics and pounding beats-this was the perfect start to a too short career.

Great B-Sides.......2004-11-21

I LOVE 'This Side of Me' and all of the other songs on this CD. Definatly worth getting. The TTMAB remix starts out very nice and 'is' a bit different than the original one..

The best B-Side Album (in my opinion).......2004-02-23

Although Darren and Daniel are now persuing solo carrers this album can help you remember the times that were. This cd also shows that all of their work is good not just 1 or 2 albums. This cd has 5 B-sides plus many mixes.

Two tracks worthy of special mention are Fire inside the man and TTMAB radio edit.

They are brilliant. The TTMAB edit is equally as good as the album version.

Best buy this beauty quickly as it is becoming quite rare.

ES UNO DE LOS MEJORES CD'S DE SAVAGE GARDEN.......2003-04-12

LES RECOMIENDO ESTE CD A LOS VERDADEROS FANS DE SAVAGE GARDEN,TODAS LAS CANCIONES ESTAN REBUENAS.

Just perfect ;).......2001-10-24

If you really are a SG fan, this Cd is a must for you. I prefer this one to for example "Affirmation B-Sides", because there are so many unreleased tracks, which are awsome. For example, "Fire inside the man", "All Around Me", "Love can move you" and "Memories are designed to fade" are just great.

This CD is a little bit different from what you expect From SG, it's more rock and groovy;). The lyrics of unrealeased songs aren't that great, though,m also they are good as well. This Cd shows, how Savage Garden has developed during the years. Tha songs come from heart and they aren't too commercial. The only lack is that you can't find SG's best song "I Don't Care" from this CD, but hey, that's what "Affirmation B-tracks" or "Crash and burn" -single are for;)

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