Cats and Dogs [Extra tracks] [Import]

Cats and Dogs [Extra tracks] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Skin on Skin

2. Break It Down Again

3. In Make Believe

4. Love Will Come Again

5. Outta My Way

6. Friends 2 Strangers

7. Sorry

8. Trapped

9. M.O.M.

10. Wherever, Whenever, Whatever

11. Lost in the Wasteland

12. Hell in Paradise

13. Time [*]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese edition of the Swedish metal act's 2003 album, featuring 13 tracks including one bonus track for the Japanese release, 'Time'. King. 2003.

Tracks:

For Once In My Life - Dionne Farris
Caramel - Suzanne Vega
The Bed's Too Big Without You - Sting
Angel Mine - Cowboy Junkies
This Road - Squeeze
Give It Everything - Al Green
I Can't Imagine - Aaron Neville
Run-Around - Blues Traveler
Well I Lied - Robert Cray Band
Where Do I Begin - Jill Sobule
You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller
World Keeps Spinning - Brand New Heavies
Bad Idea - Ben Folds Five
Cats & Dogs - Howard Shore

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Packed with quality adult fare, this soundtrack includes Sting's lilting, near-perfect remake of "The Bed's Too Big Without You" with Ranking Roger, Al Green's "Give It Everything" (elegantly jazzed for the '90s by Steele & Cox of Fine Young Cannibals fame), and romantic croons from Aaron Neville, Jill Sobule, Paul Weller, and Dionne Farris (covering Stevie Wonder's "For Once In My Life"). Suzanne Vega's "Caramel," a wispy, Parisian affaire, is the single. --Jeff Bateman

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Packed with quality adult fare, this soundtrack includes Sting's lilting, near-perfect remake of 'The Bed's Too Big Without You' with Ranking Roger, Al Green's 'Give It Everything' (elegantly jazzed for the '90s by Steele & Cox of Fine Young Cannibals fame), and romantic croons from Aaron Neville, Jill Sobule, Paul Weller, and Dionne Farris (covering Stevie Wonder's 'For Once In My Life') and Suzanne Vega's 'Caramel'. Universal. 2006.

Customer Reviews:

hard to find song.........2007-04-27

I bought this album for 1 very hard to find song. Shipping was more than the CD price.

Junkies highlight great compilation.......2006-06-06

The strength of this disc lies in one of the most beautifully written and arranged songs ever, the Cowboy Junkies' "Angel Mine"....Margo Timmins has one of the most haunting and incredible voices ever.

The collection itself, track for track, is outstanding...hard to go wrong with Paul Weller, Al Green, and Squeeze on one disc...

this does not collect dust.......2003-12-30

this is one of the cds in my collection that is always being played. i wholeheartedly agree with the other reviewers who loved suzanne vega's little song. i wish it were longer, too. as well as the cowboy junkies and ben folds five and sting and al green and and and..... you get the picture.

Better than the Movie.......2001-05-02

While the movie from which this soundtrack was drawn is merely average, the CD itself is far better than it had to be. If you're looking for a sampler of some smart '90s pop, this is a good place to start.

Highlights include contributions from Jill Sobule, Ben Folds Five, Dionne Farris, Suzanne Vega, and Sting. The seldom-heard Ms. Farris provides an excellent and muscular update of Stevie Wonder's "For Once in My Life", and Ms. Vega give us a moody little tune in "Caramel", which only suffers from being too short for my taste. Meanwhile, Sting adds a bit of Caribbean spice to his jazz-rock stylings with "The Bed's Too Big Without You". (This song has also been scorchingly covered by Gretchen Lieberum on her own CD, "Three AM".) And the Brand New Heavies offer an energetic and funky "World Keeps on Spinning".

There's hardly a weak song on this CD (although I could've gone without hearing from the Cowboy Junkies). Even Howard Shores' instrumental theme at the end is undeniably cute.

Give this one a chance if you're looking for some sly and wry songs about the follies of romance.

pure contemporary relaxation stuff.......2000-08-14

I bought this album after hearing the smooth voice of Susanne Vega with "caramel" on the movie - it stuck in my brain and I had to get a copy. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that there was more than one track on this album well worth a listen. Now that I've heard the album, there are several tracks I would have bought separately. The bouncy liveliness of Blues Traveller is the kind of song I look forward to listening to on the way to work to put me in a good mood. The Cowboy Junkies' "Angel Mine" almost brings me to tears - that song is gorgeous. Of course, Squeeze have brought out another gem (to match the great "tempted") and the Al Green song is so cute!! I would recommend this album to anyone who is up for something a little less teeny-pop and a lot more smooth and mature.

Relaxation Music For Dogs and Cats Volume 1

Average customer rating:

My dogs settle right down when I play this CD
My cats love this CD
a gift of relaxation

Relaxation Music For Dogs and Cats Volume 1
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Manufacturer: Janet Marlow Music
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008P1QG
Release Date: 2003-03-15

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Soothing Music
Calming Music

Album Description

Relaxation Music for Dogs and Cats is an hour of soothing environmental music to help your pet feel calm. Your pet will be soothed by an hour of synthesizer orchestrations of musical vignettes in which the composer has given care and attention to the hearing ranges of dogs and cats.

At Home Alone...Play Relaxation Music for Dogs and Cats to give your pets a calming music environment while they are home alone.

In the car...Relaxation Music for Dogs and Cats can calm your pet or just going for a ride.

At the Veterinarians..Relaxation Music for Dogs and Cats can be used to help create a gentle atmosphere for patients and visiting pets.

Customer Reviews:

My dogs settle right down when I play this CD.......2006-03-06

I put this music on before I leave and then my dogs settle right down. It is soothing and it helps cover some of the neighborhood noises. It works!

My cats love this CD.......2005-11-23

I have two cats who love to listen to this CD over and over all day and a dog who prefers to listen to Enya. There are a lot of interesting noises within the music that are very pleasant and calming to animals and no loud annoying sounds or voices to scare them.

a gift of relaxation.......2003-04-05

Enthusiastic, high energy describes my sweet Aussie puppy, and listening to Relaxation Music Vol 1 I watched him fall into deep REM sleep - and the feat is repeatable.

Other relaxation music stimulated him. This music relaxes him - now THAT represents a five star endorsement.

Thank you, Janet Marlow, for researching dogs' hearing and for your mastery in music! I am so happy to provide a gift of relaxation for my puppy who provides such joy for me.

Like Cats and Dogs
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A gorgeous, textured, incandescent work of art...

Not really a "B-sides" album at all

MUCH MORE THAN A B-SIDES ALBUM

the band afraid to show their better mellow side

Grade A B's

Like Cats and Dogs
Catherine Wheel
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001EM6
Release Date: 1996-09-10

Tracks:

Heal 2
Wish You Were Here
Mouthful Of Air
Car
Girl Stand Still
Saccharine
Backwards Guitar
Tongue Twisted
These Four Walls
High Heels
Harder Than I Am
La La LaLa La
Bonus Track

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A revealing set of B-sides and rarities that uncovers the more contemplative, Talk Talk-like side of Catherine Wheel. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

A gorgeous, textured, incandescent work of art..........2006-11-23

I love all of Catherine Wheel's records. I am at present collecting all the B-sides not appearing on this record because quite frankly the songs collected here are amongst the best, if not the very best work that this extremely talented and much neglected band ever accomplished.

Rob's vocals on this record are just as breathy and wistful as on the wonderful 'Ferment' and just as powerful and dynamic as on 'Happy Days'; The impression I get here is that 'LCAD' is a collection of songs written by a band in a more experimental, free-flowing mood.

This mood works and in my opinion works better than much if not everything else I have ever heard in shoegaze or any other genre. I must admit that a few of the slow burners here took me longer to appreciate but I think that that was just because I was younger and less advanced with my musical tastes.

A perfect album to listen to in the rusty haze of autumn or on a long road trip at night; Let the washes of feedback and lighter touches of Brian Futtter's guitar draw you into this simply amazing collection of songs by a truly great band.

Enjoy...

Not really a "B-sides" album at all.......2005-09-25

Maybe when I hear what purports to be a "B-sides" album, my expectations are lowered, but I truly enjoy "Like Cats and Dogs," quite a bit more, in fact, than Catherine Wheel's uneven prior album, "Happy Days." The only portions of "Like Cats and Dogs" that have a "B-sides" feel to me are the beginning, namely, Heal 2 (wasn't Heal 1 enough?) and a decent cover of "Wish You Were Here" (with the clever inclusion of a harmonica); as well as the "hidden track" at the end (which consists of three harder rockers, including a faithful rousing cover of Rush's "Spirit of Radio").

Everything in between holds up as a full-blown original studio album which, for the most part, shows off the quiter side of CW. Standouts for me are "Mouthful of Air" and "Saccharine." My favorite song on the album is "Harder than I am," which might have fit nicely into either "Happy Days," or CW's subsequent album, "Adam and Eve," where it would have been perfectly placed after the incredible song "Broken Nose."

For all you CW fans, "Like Cats and Dogs" isn't a mere curiousity, but an indispensible part of your CD collection.

MUCH MORE THAN A B-SIDES ALBUM.......2003-09-20

Bands generally release `B-sides' or `rarities' non-albums as albums, when they don't have enough material to release a full-length proper studio album. Such albums are strictly meant for fans, as they contain desultory songs, without being paid much attention to. As a matter of fact, everything suffers in such albums, right from the packaging and artwork, to the songs themselves. Probably that is why such albums have names like "B-SIDES AND ODDITIES", or "DEAD LETTER OFFICE", etc., to make their contents obvious.

"LIKE CATS AND DOGS", is a very different album. It is different in the manner that it has been treated by CATHERINE WHEEL (CW) like a normal studio LP. It is actually supposed to be a B-sides album, though it is unlike one. This particular album is as good as any other CW album. Generally B-sides albums sound a bit like every preceding album by the artist, since such albums contain residues of the previous albums. As with "LIKE CATS AND DOGS", however, it has a totally fresh sound, something CW never sounded like before. Moreover, the sound in this album seems to have evolved from its immediate predecessor, "HAPPY DAYS". The sound of "HAPPY DAYS" seems like an obvious evolutionary result of its immediate predecessor, "CHROME". So, in a way, this album is actually a proper studio album!

This album has a much milder feel to it than "HAPPY DAYS". After the guitar-wrenching "Heal-2": the shorter version of "Heal" from "HAPPY DAYS", the album enshrouds itself within poignancy. What follows is a string of moody tracks, made beautiful by Rob Dickinson's voice and the minimal use of any other musical instrument except for the ambient-producing ones. It is in this lull, where one of the best-done cover-versions can be found: the simplistic version of PINK FLOYD's "Wish You Were here", sung passionately by Rob pays an apt tribute to the great band, which probably has a great influence over CW. As if conceptually done, the second half of the album is much less moody and much more grungy; the sound, CW is best known for. In spite of every track being a standout, noteworthy are tracks, "Mouthful Of Air"(from the lull side of the album) and "Tongue Twisted" (from the noisy side of the album.)

Right from the songs themselves, their arrangement, down to the really smart cover and the artwork, "LIKE CATS AND DOGS" is indeed an album of `album' songs, rather than an album of `non album' songs. The small note in the lyrics booklet, by the band and the band manager, starts with the lines, "It's always been important to us that the extra tracks we record for singles be as good as anything we do" - a description, which best fits "LIKE CATS AND DOGS".

the band afraid to show their better mellow side.......2001-11-03

Before the epic Adam & Eve, CW threw us this bone to let us know that the Talk Talkish breakdown in "black metallic" was influential. It is clear that they thought mellow songs on their 1st 3 cds would scare folks off. I remember getting the highly abrasive Happy Days and being bummed that the scorching edge never really backed off. They can write great barn burners and I love that, but his b-sides comp showed us that the boys can really shiver our spines with less rocking ditties. Of course the next album, Adam & Eve, brought the house down and mixed all their ways into one.

Check out "Car" for a great summing of Rob's inner voice. The Floyd cover is 2nd only to the original. Don't even mention the Telethon version. The hidden Rush cover works well too. The rocking songs near the end are over the top balls to the wall, dropping my review to 3 stars. Heal 2 is just Heal without the mellow parts.

Grade A B's.......2001-02-03

Discounting Mr Geneva's dementia, it's noteworthy when a band can release "B" sides that are superior to 98% of the "A" sides by other 90's ensembles. Although a tad uneven, Like Cats and Dogs showcase the amazing sonic depths and heights this Brit foursome attained at the peak of their creative career. Buy this after you've digested their great studio albums (minus Wishville.) I also agree with other reviewers: give it a few spins, for CW is an aquired taste well worth time and effort. CW makes music that convey emotions and ideas; LC&D contains the grade "A" remnants of their hard-to-classify, yet diversely amazing studio efforts from 1992 to 1997. An interesting cover of Rush's "Spirit of Radio" is a nice unlisted plus, with Rob Dickenson wisely not attempting to emulate the screechy Geddy L of yore. Baileyboy

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I waited for this for five years
Excellent collection but BIG PUBLISHING MISTAKE!
ONE OF LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST COMPILATIONS, DESPITE A FEW FLAWS
SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!
A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans

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Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

Jesus Christ Superstar: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Jesus Christ Superstar: Everything's Alright - Yvonne Elliman/Murray Head/Ian Gilllan
Jesus Christ Superstar: I Don't Know How To Love Him - Yvonne Elliman
Jesus Christ Superstar: Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say) - Steve Balsamo
Jesus Christ Superstar: Superstar - Murray Head
Evita: Oh What A Circus/Sing You Fools - Antonio Banderas
Evita: I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You - Elaine Paige/Joss Ackland
Evita: Another Suitcase In Another Hall - Barbara Dickson
Evita: Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
Evita: High Flying, Adored - Mandy Patinkin/Patti LuPone
Cats: The Jellicle Ball - Andrew Lloyd Weber
Cats: Memory - Elaine Paige
Cats: Gus: The Theatre Cat - Susan Jane Tanner/John Mills
Cats: Mr Mistoffelees - Paul Nicholas
Song And Dance: Take That Look Off Your Face - Marti Webb
Song And Dance: Tell Me On A Sunday - Marti Webb
Song And Dance: Unexpected Song - Sarah Brightman
Song And Dance: Nothing Like You've Ever Known - Sarah Brightman
Song And Dance: Introduction - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Song And Dance: Variations 1 -4 - Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Starlight Express: Starlight Express - El Debarge
Starlight Express: Crazy - Greg Ellis/Reva Rice/Caron Cardelle/Samantha Lane/Voyd
Starlight Express: Next Time You Fall In Love - Reva Rice/Greg Ellis
Starlight Express: I Am The Starlight - Lon Satton/Ray Shell
Starlight Express: Light At The End Of The Tunnel - The Company
Requiem: Hosanna - Placido Domingo
Requiem: Pie jesu - Sarah Brightman/Paul Miles-Kingston
The Phantom Of The Opera: The Phantom Of The Opera - Michael Crawford/Sarah Brightman
The Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night - Michael Crawford
The Phantom Of The Opera: All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Steve Barton
The Phantom Of The Opera: Entr'acte - Andrew Lloyd Webber
The Phantom Of The Opera: Masquerade - The Company
The Phantom Of The Opera: Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - Sarah Brightman
Aspects Of Love: Aspects Of Aspects - Orchester Der Vereinigten Buehnen Wien
Aspects Of Love: Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
Aspects Of Love: Seeing Is Believing - Michael Ball/Ann Crumb
Aspects Of Love: The First Man You Remember - Kevin Colson/Diana Morrison
Aspects Of Love: Anything But Lonely - Sarah Brightman
Aspects Of Love: Chanson D'Enfance - Sarah Brightman

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Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Any Dream Will Do - Jason Donovan
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Joseph's Coat - Maria Friedman/Richard Attenborough/Donny Osmond
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Close Every Door - Donny Osmond
By Jeeves: Travel Hopefully - John Scherer/Martin Jarvis/Don Stephenson
By Jeeves: When Love Arrives - Steven Pacey/Diana Morrison
By Jeeves: Half A Moment - Sarah Brightman
Sunset Boulevard: With One Look - Glenn Close
Sunset Boulevard: New Ways To Dream - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
Sunset Boulevard: The Perfect Year - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
Sunset Boulevard: Sunser Boulevard - Alan Campbell
Sunset Boulevard: As If We Never Said Goodbye - Glenn Close
Whistle Down The Wind: Whistle Down The Wind - James Graeme/Lottie Mayor
Whistle Down The Wind: Cold - Everly Brothers
Whistle Down The Wind: No Matter What - Children/Adult Chorus
Whistle Down The Wind: The Nature Of The Beast - Marcus Lovett/Lottie Mayor
The Beautiful Game: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
The Beautiful Game: The Beautiful Game - The Company
The Beautiful Game: Our Kind Of Love - Hannah Waddingham
The Beautiful Game: Dont Like You - Josie Walker/David Shannon
The Beautiful Game: Let Us Love In Peace - Josie Walker/Omagh Youth Community Choir

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Oh What A Circus - David Essex
Memory - Betty Buckley
The Phantom Of The Opera - Sarah Brightman/Steve Harley
All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Cliff Richard
Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
Any Dream Will Do - Donny Osmond
Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life) - Sarah Brightman/Jose Carreras
As If We Never Said Goodbye - Barbra Streisand
The Perfect Year - Dina Carroll
With One Look - Petula Clark
You Must Love Me - Madonna
The Heart Is Slow To Learn - Kiri Te Kanawa
A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste - The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra
Whistle Down The Wind - Tina Arena
No Matter What - Boyzone
The Vaults Of Heaven - Tom Jones
Try Not To Be Afraid - Boy George
Pie Jesu - Charlotte Church

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Make Believe Love - Wes Sands
Down Thru' Summer - Ross Hannaman
I'll Give All My Love To Southend - Ross Hannaman
Believe Me I Will - Sacha Distel
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1969 Radio Luxembourg Commercial) - Joseph Consortium/Pete Murray
Try It And See - Rita Pavone
Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You - Time Rice And The Webber Group
Goodbye Seattle - Paul Raven
John 19:41 - The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra
What A Line To Go Out On - Yvonne Elliman
Disillusion Me - Gary Band
The Ballad Of Robert And Peter - Tim Rice
Christmas Dream - Maynard Williams
It's Only Your Lover Returning/All Through My Crazy And Wild Days/Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
It's Easy For You (1977 Jungle Room Session Version) - Elvis Presley
Magdalena - Tony Christie
Buenos Aires - The Roja Rockers
Pollicle Dogs And Jellicle Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Mungojerrie And Rumpleteazer (Live At The Sydmonton Festival 1980) - Gemma Craven
I Could Have Given You More - Petula Clark
I've Been In Love Too Long - Marti Webb
Benedicite - The Stephen Hill Singers

Album Description

Disc 1: Selections from Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, and Song and Dance

Disc 2: Selections from Starlight Express, Requiem, Phantom of the Opera, and Aspects of Love

Disc 3: Selections from Joseph nad the Amaziong Technicolor Dreamcoat, By Jeeves, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, and The Beautiful Game

CD 4: 1. "Oh What a Circus" --David Essex 2. "Memory" - Betty Buckleey 3. "The Phantom of the Opera" -Sarah Brightman, Steve Harley 4. "All I Ask of You" --Sarah Brightman, Cliff Richard 5. "Love Changes Everything"--Michael Ball 6. "Any Dream Will Do"--Donny Osmond 7. "Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life)"--Sarah Brightman, Jose Caerras 8. "As if We Never Said Goodbye"--Barbra Streisand 9. "The Perfect Year"--Dina Carroll 10. "With One Look" --Petula Clark 11. "You Must Love Me" 12. "The Heart Is Slow To Learn" --Kiri Te Kanawa 13. "Whistle Down the Wind"--Tina Arena 14. "A Kiss Is a Terrible Thing To Waste"--The Metal Philharmonic 15. "No Matter What"--Boyzone 16. "The Vaults of Heaven"--Tom Jones and Sounds of Blackness 17. "Try Not To Be Afraid"--Boy George 18. "Pie Jesu"--Charlotte Church

Disc 5: (All tracks available for the first time) 1. "Make Believe Love"--Wes Sands 2. "Down Thru' Summer"--Ross Hannaman 3. "I'll Give All My Love to Southend"--Ross Hannaman 4. "Believe Me I Will"--Sacha Distel 5. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: 1969 Luxembourg Radio Commercial--The Jospeh Consortium, Pete Murray 6. "Try It and See"--Rita Pavone 7. "Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You"--Tim Rice and the Webber Group 8. "Goodbye Seattle"-- Paul Raven 9. "John 19:41"--The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra 10. "What a Line To Go Out On"--Yvonne Elliman 11. "Disillusion Me" --Gary Bond 12. "The Ballad of Robert and Peter"--Tim Rice 13. "Christmas Dream" --Maynard Williams 14. "It's Only Your Lover Returning/All through My Wild and Crazy Days/Don't Cry for Me Argentina--Julie Covington 15. "It's Easy for You" (1977 Jungle Room Session version)--Elvis Presley 16. "Magdalena"--Tony Christie 17. "Buenos Aires"--The Rioja Rockers 18. "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats"--Andrew Lloyd Webber original demo 19. "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" (Live at Sydmonton Festival 1980)-Gemma Craven 20. "I Could Have Given You More"--Petula Clark 21. "I've Been in Love Too Long"--Marti Webb 22. "Benedicte"-- Stephen Hill Singers

Customer Reviews:

I waited for this for five years.......2006-06-30

Between Amazone, Ebay and Napster, I don't usually buy CDs anymore, and I usually wait till I can buy them cheaper "new and used". When this set came out, I was excited, mainly by Disc 5, but wasn't going to spend $70 on it. I waited till it was cheap enough, and got it for Father's day this year.
It was worth the wait.

The concept is great. The packaging is great. The recording is great. Disc five is really cool for an ALW aficionado. There are a few real gems on it; my favorites are Petula Clark's "I Could Have Given You More" and "Benedicite."
I've always thought "Gus the Theatre Cat" made a great medley on the piano with "Unexpected Song" and "I DOn't Know How to Love Him," but wished there was an alternate lyric to match the other two songs. Now that I know there *is*, and it's a good lyric, it's a dream come true.
The melody of "Benedicite" is one of my favorites from _Sunset_ (the book mis-identifies it as "SUrrender"; it's actually "The Lady's Paying" and "Eternal Youth is Worth a Little Suffering"). The lyrics are the canticle from Daniel 3, which comes up every odd Sunday in the Divine Office, so it's nice to have cool music to sing it with.

I haven't bought _By Jeeves_ or _THe Beautiful Game_ yet, to it was great to sample them.

There are other parts of the CD taht aren't found in my collection. I like CD 4 "The Hits."

But the selections on CDs 1-3 don't make sense.

First, any self-respecting ALW fan has the Original London Cast of _Phantom_, so six tracks are totally useless. Why not draw from the Canadian cast with Colm Wilkinson? Or pull out some obscure recordings never published.

Why two different tracks with Michael Ball singing "Love Changes Everything", yet they're hardly any different?

On Disc 5 is "It's Only Your Lover Returning," sung by Julie Covington. It's an early draft of the song (Lloyd Webber and Rice went through several suggested titles) and quite nice. The very thing one expects on a Boxed Set.
So why have the Julie Covington "Don't Cry for Me" on disc 1?? The only difference is a few words, but it's otherwise identical. Why not Elaine Paige or Patti Lupone or Madonna?

The _Evita_ section is otherwise the best, choosing a sample from each major recording, though I'd have chosen slightly differently (as above).

There is a great selection of "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" from the Sydmonton festival, using the original music that was changed when _Cats_ went to Broadway_. It would have been nice if they'd included more recordings from Sydmonton, like the original lyric of "All I Ask of You" shown on the second DVD to the _Phantom_ movie.

With so many great actress-singers who've played Norma Desmond, why does the collection beat us over the head with Glenn Close?

Paul Miles Kingston must be set for life in royalties, for the number of albums the original recording of "Pie Jesu" has appeared on. "Amigos Para Siempre" is nice, but it reminds me of Shari Lewis's "The Song that Doesn't End," especially when it's been used on so many compilations.

In short, this is a great collection for the obscure material, if you can get it cheap. But for a boxed set, it's a poor sampling, drawn mostly from the most familiar recordings.

Excellent collection but BIG PUBLISHING MISTAKE! .......2006-01-10

Please beware they made a mistake on this. It's actually the shortened Ray Shell version of STARLIGHT EXPRESS from the original 1984 London cast - NOT the El Debarge single from 1987 like it says on the box. I don't know how they let that goof pass. Sorry to Ray Shell. Having said that, this is an outstanding compilation of Lloyd Webber's greatest hits.

ONE OF LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST COMPILATIONS, DESPITE A FEW FLAWS.......2005-03-21

Regardless of the fact that some of his latest efforts (most notably, The Woman in White) are disappointing, there can be little doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the greatest composers ever to work in the musical theatre. Ever since his "Jesus Christ Superstar" hit the stage in the early 70-is, it was clear that the conception and perception of musicals are never going to be the same again. Many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. Even though he's British, his influence on the shape of the modern musical theatre expanded over the West End boundaries long ago and has thus made an enormous impact on Broadway. Two of his shows ("Cats" and "The phantom of the opera") hold the record as two the longest running shows in the history of Broadway. He has also been the only composer to have three of his shows running at Broadway concurrently. Some of his awards include three Grammies, a Golden Globe, an Oscar and a bunch of Tony awards. But perhaps most of all, Lloyd Webber is responsible for bringing the musicals and the theatre appealing to the wide audiences, who in different circumstances would not consider seeing a musical. The secret of his success is probably the mixture of beautiful and catchy melodies, interesting subject matter (though some, like Starlight Express, are too thin) and grandiose staging.

Over the years many compilations of his work have emerged. In the late 80-is and early 90-is it was the "Encore" series and lately the one-disc collection called "Gold". The one in question here can be considered one of the best currently on the market. First, it includes a 3-disc selections from all of his shows, minus the latest one, i.e., "The Woman in White", which, considering the triviality of the score, is no great lost. The fourth disc covers some of his most known songs sung by the famous artists. Then, there is the fifth disc with previously unreleased material, most of which are the songs ALW wrote with Tim Rice for various artists during the 70-is. The disks are all neatly packed in a hardcover book that features 67 pages of pictures and text with information about each of ALW's shows. One of the other assets here is the perfect sound quality, since all of the tracks have been digitally remastered.

Here are my basic impressions and comments regarding the material on the discs:

* Disc #1 has the selections from "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats" and "Song & Dance". The Superstar material mostly comes from the Concept Recording. Although the songs sound beautiful as always, their orchestration is a bit dated now. Only Steve Balsamo's "Gethsemane" from the 1996 revival cast has a modern rock sound. "Evita" comes with the material from all of the major recordings: London, Broadway and the movie productions, as well as the Concept album. No objections here; since this is one of ALW's most satisfying works, every song is just perfect, although Patti LuPone, the Broadway and overall the best Evita, is left with only a couple of lines. With the selections from "Cats", however, I have some doubts. A plus to the choice of the "Jellicle ball" impressive orchestral sequence from the 1998 movie version and "Mister Mistoffelees" from the 1981 London cast. One of the best known ALW's songs, "Memory", also comes from that album. It's a pretty version and Elaine Paige's rendition cannot be matched, but why include this when the definite version, featuring an 80-piece orchestra and Elaine Paige with much better interpretation, can be found in the same movie version. Thusly, one has to buy Elaine Paige's latest 2-disc compilation "Centre Stage: The very best of Elaine Paige" to get that one. And "Gus the theatre cat" is more a recital than a song, so there was not much point in including that. Marti Webb brings her vocal charm to the "Song & Dance" sequence, Sarah Brightman sings "Unexpected song" with her famous soprano, but as much as I like her version, Bernadette Peters, who was in this show on Broadway is strangely left out here.

* Disc # 2 starts with "Starlight Express". This was never one of my favorite ALW's shows; the plot is even lighter than in "Cats" and the 1984 original cast recording is terribly dated. Yet, here we have one terrific duet, "I am starlight" from the original together with three songs from the later revivals and it seems that fresh orchestrations were just the thing Starlight needed. My favorite remains a touchy ballad, "Next time you fall in love". "Requiem" is the most solemn of all ALW's compositions, written in 1985 to commemorate the death of his father. Placido Domingo's tenor rides together with the chorus all the way through the strong "Hosanna", only to be joined by Sarah Brightman in the final moments of this song. She then gives an echoing deliverance of "Pie Jesu". What can be said of ALW's next show, "The Phantom of the Opera"? A phenomenon in its own right, it's easy to see from the six numbers included here why this is one of the best and most beloved musicals of all time. The cast, the music, the story - everything is perfect. Although "Aspects of love" was never a popular hit, it does have some of the most beautiful love melodies ALW has ever written. "Love changes everything" sung by Michael Ball is probably one of the best tunes ever about love. The rest of the selected material here has a dreamy love flavor and the melodies find their way into your brain in the best Lloyd Webber way.

* ALW's first musical, "Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat" was more successful in its revival form than the original from the 70-is. The three songs included here are sung by the show stars, Jason Donovan and Donny Osmond. Maria Friedman was not a lucky choice to play the narrator, as the track from the 1998 movie version shows. "By Jeeves" was ALW's only big flop when it came to the stage in the 70-is. The 1995 revival sounds much better though, full of funny numbers in the best manner of the musical comedy. "Travel hopefully" remains one of the show's highlights on this compilation. "Sunset Boulevard" comes next. "Sunset" remains for me one of Webber's best scores; lush and beautiful. I listen to the original cast recording with Patti LuPone all the time. However, here most of the songs are performed by Glenn Close. A big mistake. If you've ever listened the American premiere recording with her, you'll know what I am talking about. She may have a strong stage presence, but her vocal abilities are too limited, and her aggressive approach to the role lacks any subtlety. Therefore, the two big numbers from this show, "With one look" and "As if we never said goodbye" are ruined by the fact she can't sing. The same goes for the American Joe Gillis, who was played by Alan Campbell. Luckily, Patti LuPone and Kevin Anderson, the original Norma and Joe from the London production, make their brief entrance here with the "Perfect year"; enough to show how better they are. The funny thing is, on the jacket and inside of it, Glenn Close and Alan Campbell are credited as performers in this song as well. If this was a mistake on ALW's part, it was a good one. The next ALW's show, "Whistle down the wind" was never a critic's dear and yet the audiences rushed in to see it in London. The score brings back ALW to his rock and roll roots of the seventies and the story is quite interesting. But the selections here are not the happiest, since the cast recording boasts with much better songs. And finally, "The Beautiful Game". Again, we have one of those ALW's shows that is worth in its individual parts rather than as a whole. "Our kind of love" and "Let us love in peace" are two catchy ballads. The latter is a nice amalgam version not available elsewhere. The two other tracks here I could live without.

* Disc # 4 has the songs from all the above shows performed by different artists. The assembled tracks have their pros and cons. For example, we have some previously unreleased stuff, like Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's operettic rendition of "The heart is slow to learn", or a stunning and epic "A kiss is a terrible thing to waste" from "Whistle down the wind", performed by The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra. Then again, what was the point in including almost identical tracks as the ones on the previous disks? So we have Michael Ball again singing "Love changes everything" with only a bit different orchestration; Sarah Brightman comes out again with the same Phantom duets, but only with the different male singers. It would be much more appropriate to include tracks from the Toronto Cast of the Phantom, with Colm Wilkinson. Other pop deliverances (Tina Arena's "Whistle down the wind", Barbra Streisand's "As if we never said goodbye", Boyzone's "No matter what" and many more) were wisely chosen. Patti LuPone is again nowhere to be found and Petula Clark's "With one look" sounds too worn-out.

* The last disc is probably the one that will be of most interest to Lloyd Webber aficionados. It consists of entirely previously unreleased material ALW for the most part wrote for various artists during his early years, with Tim Rice. Some of these tunes, not successful as a singles, were later used in his shows. Thus "Down thru' summer" became "Buenos Aires"in Evita, "Try it and see", an unsuccessful attempt for the Eurovision was used for "King Herod's song" in "Superstar" and so on. Some of these songs are nicely made pop songs: "Make believe love", ALW's first recorded composition, for which he provided the lyrics; "Goodbye Seattle", sung by Paul Raven, who later became Gary Glitter; "Come back Richard, your country needs you", from a never made musical, sung here by Tim Rice, or Latin flavored "Magdalena", with Tony Christie singing. My all time favorite here is a song called "It's easy for you", sung by none other than Elvis Presley himself. Lloyd Webber and Rice sent him a demo recording that he accepted and recorded this live version a couple of weeks before he died. It's amazing to hear how his voice remained in the perfect shape. Also, there is a track of Andrew Lloyd Webber singing "Policle dogs and Jellicle cats" while plying the piano. His voice doesn't sound bad at all.

Taken as a whole, this compilation makes a perfect birthday or Christmas present to any fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber shows, or just anybody interested in some of the best tunes from the modern era of the musical theatre; despite the flaws I mentioned above. To the former, it may just be the final addition for the Andrew Lloyd Webber collection.

SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!.......2003-01-19

"Evita." "Sunset Blvd." "Starlight Express." "Jesus Christ Superstar." "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." "Requiem." "Aspects of Love." The man who is the most recognized composer in the history of the musical theatre, the man who has won more Tonys than any other composer, the man who boasts the best-selling show of all time ("The Phantom of the
Opera") and the longest-running show of all time ("Cats"), the man whose homes are filled with three Grammys, five Oliviers, a Golden Globe, and Oscar and too many other honors and hosannas to mention, the man knighted in 1992 certainly doesn't need an introduction. Now Decca Broadway pays tribute to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber with "Now and Forever," a spectacular 5-CD set compiled and produced by Sir Andy himself. It's cheaper than a
ticket to "The Producers" ... and more much exciting. This treasure trove contains highlights from all of Webber's shows, and a bonus disc of tunes sung by Betty Buckley, Barbara
Streisand, Jose Carreras, Boy George, Charlotte Church, Madonna, Tom Jones, Petula Clark, even Elvis! A must for lovers of theatre---and good music.

A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans.......2002-05-21

This five-CD collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber's career is fantastic. It leaves virtually no stone unturned. I have no doubt that diehard Webber fans will love this, especially for the 5th disc entitled "From the Vaults." This disc alone is worth the price as it contains tunes never before heard by the typical fan. Who knew Elvis did a Lloyd Webber tune?!? I didn't! Also the tune "Benedictine" which the composer wrote for his most recent marriage is not only pretty, but it has the same medley as "The Lady's Paying" from "Sunset Blvd." which I found highly enjoyable. Another great track is the composer himself singing a cut song from "Cats" entitled "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats" which has the same tune as "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats," but to hear Sir Andrew sing is a blast...he sounds a lot like Al "Year of the Cat" Stewart.
The cuts from the musicals are great but are likely owned by ALW fans as they are on the original cast albums. And I'm glad that there were tunes included from the composers most recent efforts which have yet to make it beyond London (Whistle Down the Wind, Beautiful Game).
My only complaint is the inclusion of way too many tracks by Sarah Brightman. She must've received a great divorce settlement that included having tunes on any ALW collection until the end of time!! Her interpretations of some of the tunes were limp and uninspired. I would've much rather heard casts from around the world rather than yet another song by this disdainful soprano! How about Colm Wilkinson's version of "Music of the Night" from the original Canadian cast of "Phantom"? Or Michael Crawford's version of "Unexpected Song"? What? No Betty Buckley from "Sunset Blvd."? And of course there are songs you KNOW are going to be on the collection before you even listen to it as they have been on EVERY ALW collection for the past decade or so.
A great collection but too much Sarah Brightman!

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One of the all-time best 90's records
...somebody with dead feet / shouldn't walk out on a limb...
Obsolescent Americanism: Democracy Educated
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A perfect 90's record

Cats & Dogs
Royal Trux
Manufacturer: Drag City
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Icky Thump

ASIN: B0000019PP
Release Date: 1993-06-21

Tracks:

Teeth
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Skywood Greenback Mantra
Turn Of The Century
Up The Sleeve
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Since their early releases were so disjointedly frazzled that the phrase "better living through chemistry" suddenly sounded like a ruse, it was quite a surprise when Truxsters Jennifer Herrema and Neil Hagerty found their groove on this 1993 release. Yes, it's still shaky and slurred, but with distinct elements of Exile on Main Street-era Stones and unreconstructed biker rock thrown into the mix on tracks like "Skywood Greenback Mantra" and the hazily uplifting "Let's Get Lost." Hagerty's playing--an eye-opening fusion of Neil Young lope and Magic Band-derived jitters--is plenty bracing on its own, but when wedded to Herrema's dissipated, bluesy rasp, the effect is truly galvanizing. Keep on Truxin', indeed. --David Sprague

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One of the all-time best 90's records.......2005-05-16

It shocks me that this band--and this album in particular--are not more well-known. "Cats and Dogs" is as beautiful, chaotic, and near-perfect from beginning to end as any record by Sonic Youth or Pavement. Yeah, I said it, and it's true too.

...somebody with dead feet / shouldn't walk out on a limb..........2004-05-24

i bought all the RTX records at around the same time, and this one actually took awhile to grow on me, but in the end it's become my #1 favorite.

the music is sparse, but tuneful - every instrument can be heard crystal-clear, unlike the later albums which are thickly produced (but they're great too). and it's soft, but hard.

my faves are "Teeth", "The Spectre", "Let's Get Lost", "Turn of the Century" and "Skywood Greenback Mantra". but the whole thing is perfect from start to finish. "The Flag", "Up the Sleeve" and "Hot and Cold Skulls" kick major ass too.
these days i mostly just listen to various mix cds i've made of the band, but i can always put this album on and never get sick of it.

Obsolescent Americanism: Democracy Educated.......2004-02-28

*Cats and Dogs*, the first fully-composed record by Royal Trux, found them in fuller form than "fans" would have previously thought possible; and in this and subsequent works we have something like the postwar "utopia" the United States is fully capable of sustaining. The cast of characters is rich and partially non-human: Jimmy *avec* bad-looking hat is worth having around, as is the car (with the eagle on the hood) and a heuristic bruited of by the Trux in this "worsted" wool. Do you need harder realities than those dealt in by Hagerty and Herrema (the "fifth tenor")? No, no you don't, and the mere fact that their music has been produced at all (with Speedos, with casino backing, in a polling booth, with *that* history of lies) testifies to an enduring moment in a *habitus* which has been taken for careless at best and ugly at worst. If you've ever been to an off-base cafeteria or a mess you didn't know, you already know this material by heart, and perhaps even if... it's okay: there are only so many things that can be done with a couple of live bodies, after all. For people out of sorts.

Good Stuff.......2004-02-06

Cats & Dogs is a kick ass record by Royal Trux. Most of the songs have got a killer groove. You'll like it. Trust me.

A perfect 90's record.......2003-08-12

RTX is a genius band. If only because no underground rock band has so deliberately constructed such a compelling image - a fascinating hybrid of nyc heroin chic, john coltrane/captain beefheart free noise pretention, and New Yorker intellectualism. But gol' darn if this ain't a beautiful record full of swagger and ramshackle beauty. As challenging and full of implications as Pavement's early singles. As good as Beggars Banquet. Better even.

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talisman-cats & dogs
Kickin Butt...Talisman back strong.
a great rock album
Back to the sound of humanimal

Cats and Dogs
Talisman
Manufacturer: Frontiers Italy
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Humanimal, Pt. 1 & 2
Talisman
Lost in the Translation
Essential Ballads

ASIN: B000095IXY
Release Date: 2003-05-19

Tracks:

Skin on Skin
Break It Down Again
In Make Believe
Love Will Come Again
Outta My Way
Friends to Strangers
Sorry
Trapped
M.O.M.
Wherever, Whenever, Whatever
Lost in the Wasteland
Hell in Paradise

Album Description

2003 album for melodic rock act featuring Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen, Axel Rudi Pell) & Marcel Jacob (Rising Force, Norum, Power). Frontiers Records.

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talisman-cats & dogs.......2007-01-05

This CD is simply wonderful!!! I suggest that you crank this one up. From start to finish these songs just flow. Since the recent news of Lead Singer:Jeff Scott Soto joining the SUPER GROUP-JOURNEY the Talisman have since decided to call it quits, so I would start grabbin up all there CD's.

Kickin Butt...Talisman back strong........2005-07-04

You know, everyone talks about Jeff Scott Soto, but the truth is, there is a reason he keeps Marcel Jacobs with him, because he kicks butt. Alot of people don't talk about the Bass player, but this one makes Talisman what it is...A Great Band. Why do you think he's compared to the great Billy Sheehan? This cd really showcases the talents of Marcel Jacobs playing. Great cd all around, voice, bass, guitar, drums. It is too bad this type of rock has died in america because this is what should be being played on the radio, not that alternative rock crap were they can hardly play riffs on the guitar let alone sing.

a great rock album.......2003-09-11

Counting all of Talisman's studio releases "Cats & Dogs" is already number 7. Since the debut in 1990 the band has gone through musical as well as line-up changes. But the main actors still remain the same, vocal-acrobat Jeff Scott Soto and bass-monster Marcel Jacob. Fredrik Akesson the guitar player from the "Genesis" and "Humanimal"-albums has returned for "Cats & Dogs", drummer Jamie Borger has also played with the band on a couple of albums. All 12 songs of "Cats & Dogs" are Soto and Jacob originals, so the band doesn't include any cover versions that were among the best songs on "Truth" and "Life". This time the band puts a lot of effort in making the hooklines as catchy as possible but we are certainly not talking about poppy songs. On the contrary every song is rocking hard; no ballads in sight ! The bass playing of Marcel Jacob stands out superbly in the mix; you can't help drawing parallels to Billy Sheehan and Mr. Big. "Outta My Way" is a neck breaking song in the tradition of "Addicted To That Rush" and it showcases a duel of bass and guitar in the solo section. The Opener "Skin On Skin" kicks off the record with a splendid hookline, the same can be said about the slightly funky "In Make Believe". A bit off the beaten path goes the very good AOR song "Sorry". Some tracks like "Lost In The Wasteland" and "Hell In Paradise" are provided with a more gloomy guitar sound from Akesson. With "Cats & Dogs" Talisman deliver their best sounding album to date and most of the songs are destined to become the band's glory days....

Back to the sound of humanimal.......2003-06-03

The boys are back with their follow up to truth and the truth is it blows truth away. Back to the way I like to here Talisman. From melodic to heavy, Cats & Dogs packs a nice punch. Marcel is really pluggin' away on the bass on this album, just listen to track 5 and you will agree. Anyone who enjoyed Humanimal 1 & 2 will enjoy Cats & Dogs.

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mentally stimulating!!
packed with memorable, fresh songs

Cats and Dogs
Mental as Anything
Manufacturer: Flying Nun
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Plucked

ASIN: B00000J1XM
Release Date: 1999-04-27

Tracks:

Too Many Times
Walking on Rails
If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too?
Berserk Warriors
Let's Cook
Got Hit
Ready for You Now
Looking for Bird
Chemical Travel
Catalina's Reward
Psychedelic Peace Lamp
Sad Poetry
Hararei I Akarana

Album Description

Reissue of the Australian new waver's 1981 album. 13 tracks,including 'If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too?', 'Berserk Warriors' and 'Let's Cook'. Also contains the original coverart. 1998 Festival Records release.

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mentally stimulating!!.......2001-08-04

This is my favourite mentals cd, every song's a classic, the lyrics range from surreal to funny and sad all at the same time. I think that was one of the mentals great talents. If you look more closely at the words to some of their happy songs(too many times, if you leave me..) there's genuine irony and a willingness to laugh at the cruelty of life. This exposes them to being seen as "zany" and not taken seriously, but the other cool thing about them is they really, genuinely dont care if they're taken seriously or not. The songwriting is some meeting point between new wave and classic 60's rock and roll riffs(imagine early Elvis Costello or early B-52's if they could write songs) What's more, the cover design looks totally cool. One of the all time great new wave records.

packed with memorable, fresh songs.......1999-07-06

The Mentals were always one of the best Sydney bands around, but this CD is especially packed with memorable songs. Even without the Big Hit (If You Leave Me ...), there are Lets Cook, Beserk Warriors and Looking for Bird, still fresh and vibrant after all these years. It also boasts better and fuller production than their earlier effort, along with super lyrics.

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In Her Overalls

Manufacturer: Words and Muse Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAFJZY
Release Date: 2004-07-06

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Interesting....Exciting!!!

Stray Cats Ball: No Dogs Allowed
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Cleopatra
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0002DB53Q
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

Stray Cat Strut - Stray Cats
Make A Circuit With Me - Polecats
That's All Right, Mama - Elvis Presley
Jungle Man, Robot Girl - 13 Cats
Swing Cat Stomp - Lee Rocker
Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley
Summertime Blues - Stray Cats
Good Rockin' Tonight - Johnny Ramone
Oh Boy - Stray Cats
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend - Marilyn Monroe
St. James Infirmary - Lee Rocker
13 Cats - 13 Cats
Be-Bop-A-Lula - Gene Vincent
Make That Move - Rockats
Worried Man Blues - Woody Guthrie
Good Golly Miss Molly - Little Richard
Viva Las Vegas - Johnny Ramone
God Bless The Child - Billie Holiday
Rock This Town - Stray Cats

Product Description

1. The Stray Cats - Stray Cat Strut (Acoustic Version)
2. The Polecats - Make A Circuit With Me
3. Elvis Presley - That's All Right, Mama (Elvis vs. 13 Cats Remix)
4. 13 Cats - Jungle Man, Robot Girl
5. Danny B. Harvey, Lee Rocker & Slim Jim Phantom - Swing Cat Stomp
6. Bill Haley - Rock Around The Clock (Bill Haley vs. The Swing Cats Remix)
7. The Stray Cats - Summertime Blues (Acoustic Version)
8. Lemmy, Johnny Ramone, Danny B. Harvey & Slim Jim Phantom - Good Rocking Tonight
9. The Stray Cats - Oh Boy (Acoustic Version)
10. Marilyn Monroe - Diamond's Are A Girl's Best Friend (Feline Frisky Remix)
11. Danny B. Harvey, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Lee Rocker & Slim Jim Phantom - St. James Infirmary
12. 13 Cats - 13 Cats
13. Gene Vincent - Be-Bop-A-Lula (Gene Vincent vs. 13 Cats Remix)
14. The Rockats - Make That Move
15. Woody Guthrie - Worried Man Blues (Danny And Woody Rumble Remix)
16. Little Richard - Good Golly Miss Molly (Little Richard vs. The Swing Cats Remix)
17. Johnny Ramone, Danny B. Harvey & Slim Jim Phantom - Viva Las Vegas (Instrumental)
18. Billie Holiday - God Bless The Child (Chilled Cat Remix)
19. The Stray Cats - Rock This Town (Live)

Format: CD

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Interesting....Exciting!!!.......2005-07-16

I originally bought this disk for the Stray Cats tunes (which have poor sound quality and add nothing to the compilation). However, the remixes of Elvis' "That's Alright Mama" and Bill Haley's "Rock Around The Clock" are great, as is Little Richard's "Good Golly Miss Molly". But the standout cut is Marilyn Monroe's "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend". I read another review of "Diamonds" that blasted the "jungle beat" but if you're looking for something different with a great beat, you've gotta check this out! Most of the tunes here have supposedly been released before, but if you haven't heard them yet, you're in for a treat!

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Three Leg Dogs & Old Skool Cats
Robert Charels
Manufacturer: Fountainbleu Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PLCMMS
Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

Good People
Ride With Me Tonight
Don't Even Know
Three Leg Dog
Playin' On Me
We Hardly Make Love
Clarence Loves Suzette
Mean Ole World
Hey Shellena
Old Skool Cats
Need A Friend
It Takes A Big Man To Cry
Mud On The Tracks (Medley) - Bonus Track

Product Description

Theres something special about blues singer Robert Charels. His last album on Fountainbleu (Metropolitan Blue) was produced by blues legend Duke Robillard and featured members of Roomful Of Blues, B.B. Kings band, and other great musicians. For Roberts first new CD in six years, its more of the same: Famed blues star and guitarist Michael Hill (Alligator Records) serves as producer of Three Leg Dogs & Old Skool Cats, a new album as daringly different as its name. What do all of these famed roots stars see in Robert Charels? The same thing audiences throughout the U.S. have seen: Passion, style, and one of the most entertaining performers in blues today. Hill brings his fiery urban R&B sensibility to Charels already funky outlook on life, and the result is an exciting foray throughout all the styles of contemporary blues. Its time you found out what the biggest blues stars already know: Robert Charels is as good as it gets and Three Leg Dogs & Old Skool Cats is his best album yet!

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