Don't Fear the Reaper

Don't Fear the Reaper

Track Listings

1. Red and the Black

2. In Thee

3. Nosferatu

4. Shooting Shark

5. (Don't Fear) The Reaper [Live]

6. Goin' Through the Motions

7. 7 Screaming Diz-Busters

8. Before the Kiss, a Redcap

9. Hot Rails to Hell

10. Buck's Boogie

Tracks:

Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll
The Red & The Black
Flaming Telepaths
Astronomy
This Ain't The Summer Of Love
(Don't Fear) The Reaper
I Love The Night
Goin' Through The Motions
Godzilla
In Thee
The Marshall Plan
Black Blade
Joan Crawford
Burnin' For You
Shooting Shark
Take Me Away

Customer Reviews:

Great Classic Rock.......2007-04-11

This collection of BOC'S hits are mind blowing. Great Classic Rock cd, that you can listen to over and over again. I love the song Don't Fear the Reaper and my main favorite is track four on the cd.

I had forgotten how good it was.......2007-01-09

This is really something to remember the old rock'n roll times by.

Workshop of the Telescopes Is Better.......2007-01-09

Blue Oyster Cult is a group that nearly has no genre. Much of their early music, only a little of which appears in this compilation, is hard rock with flashes of progressive rock. Most startling are their lyrics, sometimes almost comedic, typically creatively bizarre, and just as frequently so eclectic as to be incomprehensible.

With the success of "Agents of Fortune" Blue Oyster Cult's music changed to a milder rock style, and in some cases, pop. The titles often remain bizarre, such as "Veteran of the Psychic Wars," and the lyrics also remain challenging and unusual, but the music itself is softer.

Consider, for example, "Goin' Through the Motions." This music sounds like something Foreigner might have created rather than the group that created "Harvester of Eyes" and "Flaming Telepaths." Even mellower is "In Thee," which I consider the mellowest song in this collection. This song is romantically beautiful, and somewhat un-Cult.

While I've focused somewhat on the more uncharacteristic songs in this collection, I would be remiss if I did not point out one of the best songs in this collection, "Shooting Shark." This song, from 1983's "Revolution by Night," is somewhat a product of its time, featuring electronics and an early 80s sound, and yet, it contains that spark that has always been at the heart of BOC's best music.

Blue Oyster Cult was formed in 1967, and released an album as recently as 2001. While they were likely strongly influenced by a variety of groups, they have also influenced a variety of musical styles that range from current hard rock to nu-metal or thrash. The length of Blue Oyster Cult's career is barely touched in this sixteen song collection. An even better collection is the two disk compilation "Workshop of the Telescopes," which contains thirty two songs. Once you have listened to that phenomenal collection you may find that you want to purchase Blue Oyster Cult's original albums.

Now comes a question. For sound, buy this CD or "Workshop of the Telescopes"? If you have a high end system and you can readily tell the difference between a remastered CD and the original, and you prefer remastered, then do buy this one. On the other hand, if you have an el cheapo stereo and you can only sometimes tell a remastered CD, then "Workshop of the Telescopes" is a better bet.

Blue Oyster Cult has an array of enjoyable music and this CD gives you a very small sample of that music. If you are unable to find "Workshop of the Telescopes" or you just want a very small flavor of Blue Oyster Cult, then buy this CD. Otherwise, pass this one by for the better options.

Stay Away From All BOC Compilations.......2006-12-10

The problem with any BOC package is they try to combine music from a band the was the coolest group between 1971-74, and a commercial group that produced some of the lamest music I've ever heard. This package only includes 4 songs from their legendary first 3 albums, 11 cuts from their commercial period. If your new to BOC, your have to understand, earlier in their career, they were as good as a hard rock act as there was. They combined top flight muscianship, with cleverly crafted melodies and riffs. The comparasons to Sabbath are only partially accurate in describing their style, because BOC played a more dynamic and colorful range of tunes. In fact, musically, I'd say they had more in common with Deep Purple, particulary in the guitar department. Buck Dharma was simply the most under rated guitar player....ever. Clapton was God, Hendrix was flamboyant, Page was a genius, Blackmore was tempermental, Johnny Winter was an albino, Leslie West was fat, and Buck Dharma, well he just looked like a working-class stiff, but man could that man jam! The rhythm section was propulsive, they played organ when appropriate, and all of the songs had hooks. They were rare then, and they'd be rare today, a hard rock outfit with strong pop sensibilities. So much so, you have to wonder if Eric Bloom and Jeff Lynne aren't the same person? At any rate BOC perfected their attack on Secret Treaties, and rapidly lost their commitment to rock n' roll during Agents fo Fortunes and all albums there after. The other Best of... package to avoid is Workshop of Telescopes. Eventhough it has a better song selection, the songs haven't been remastered and many of the versions are from poorly recorded live and promo albums. Instead of going for a compilation, I strongly recommend purchasing any one of the recently remastered first 3 albums, which sound dramatically better than the originals.

Missing Key Songs..........2006-12-02

Another BOC compilation (aahk!!). Again, missing key songs. This is likely their best compilation because it's remastered, but it's appauling that it's missing some really key songs. I don't know about you, but I always thought these songs would have to be on a BOC best of: "Hot Rails to Hell", "Moon Crazy", "Perfect Water", "Dancin' in the Ruins" and "The Golden Age of Leather". There could be more songs, too. I think it's time that BOC just puts out a mega box set of remastered tunes like Kiss and Judas Priest have.

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5 stars!
Good, but definitely needs "Dream On"
It's Missing Dream On????!!!
Spectacular movie, but the soundtrack is somewhat bland...
The Power is Missing

Miracle

Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

5 stars!.......2006-02-28

I loved this movie, and I love the soundtrack too. It's beautiful. We listen to it all the time.

Good, but definitely needs "Dream On".......2005-08-24

I am no expert on music; however, I believe that this soundtrack was a good one. I can listen to all 7 songs, I agree with the rest of you that there should be an 8th in the form of Aerosmith's "Dream On." I absolutely love this movie and the music to it. If you love the movie then you need to have this soundtrack.

It's Missing Dream On????!!! .......2005-08-23

I was all set to get the CD until I heard it and found out there was no "Dream On." What???!!! How could they? The best song in the movie, the one they used for the trailers and TV spots and in the credits, and they don't have it? That was the only reason I wanted the CD. Even though I like "Don't Fear the Reaper" by the BLue Oyster Cult. But I don't understand how they could not add "Dream On".

Even so, I still love the movie. Thank God I have the DVD to listen to "Dream On" in the credits all I want.

Spectacular movie, but the soundtrack is somewhat bland..........2005-08-02

I was disappointed that this CD did not include the theme music played when the US tied Sweden (two staccato eigth notes, quarter rest, two staccato eighth notes, quarter rest, etc.).

Nevertheless...

Three notes. Over and over. And over. Mark Isham has made a good attempt at composing varations on a theme which consists of just three notes. During the earlier parts of the movie it works, as we are being introduced to the characters and the journey they're following. Isham was fantastic with the music he wrote for that ten minutes of tension and bedlam that occurred while the US was hanging on to their 4-3 lead.

But when time finally ran out and the game officially won, we hear those same. Three. Notes. And it lacked meat. It sounded like a small chamber orchestra. It was very disappointing. By the time the movie is over, we feel like those three notes have been beaten into our skull with a broken hockey stick. A worthy effort, but an unsuccessful one.

Also disappointing was the fact that the "Miracle" track on this CD was "summarized." All we hear is the music for the goal scored by Buzz Schneider, then a Soviet goal, then the buildup of the final 10 minutes, then the ending. Again, where was Mark Johnson's tying goal (the same theme as when the US tied Sweden)?

Still, it's a must-own for anyone who is insanely addicted to the movie like I am. It's just too bad they weren't able to get John Williams for the score.

The Power is Missing.......2005-05-11

A great movie, with great music, and great script. Casting was superb.

I watch this with my 8 year old grandson who is empowered by its magic and miracle.

I just jumped on net to order soundtrack and found that Dream On is missing. What a tradegy to cheat the public of such a song that was the eternal identifier and the guts of the movie.

Somebody screwed up. Where are they working now?

Bill

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Blue Oyster Cult- Don't Fear the Reaper

Don't Fear the Reaper
Blue Oyster Cult
Manufacturer: Sony Music Special Products
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Tracks:

(Don't Fear) The Reaper
In Thee
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Burnin' for You
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Album Description

A budget-priced 10-track collection of classics from BOC. All original recordings.

Customer Reviews:

Blue Oyster Cult- Don't Fear the Reaper.......2004-09-29

A really good CD over all. Includes the hits Don't Fear the Reaper and Godzilla. A good CD for just someone to say they have a BOC CD.

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I can't complain.
a combination of American thrash...from overseas
Well Worth The Money
Back from the grave!
Solid.

Don't Fear the Reaper
Witchery
Manufacturer: Century Media
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Customer Reviews:

I can't complain........2007-07-03

I'd like to give this album 4.5 stars, but since I can't I'll give them a 5 just so that i don't mess up their Amazon rating. This is a really well done album, much better than I expected. I would describe them as a death metal band, but not the grindcore/modern death metal style, rather, much more like old school death metal music (like the band DEATH). There is also a few songs that sound quite black metal, and a few songs that sound a bit thrashy. Whatever kind of metal you want to call it, it's good, and I like it.

a combination of American thrash...from overseas.......2007-01-15

during my listening to this album, I was able to pick up overtones of Overkill, Exodus, Megadeth, Testament,and Slayer. I don't know who Toxine sounds like, because this is the first Witchery album I have purchased. I hope a new album comes out because this one is KKKKKKKKiller. purchase this if you like Anthrax, Megadeth, Carnal Forge, The Haunted, Slayer, Overkill, Kreator, Sacred Reich (R.I.P.), Forbidden (R.I.P.), Flotsam & Jetsam, Horrorscope (?), Pantera (R.I.P.), Testament, Overkill, Exodus, Demiricous, Sodom, Destruction, and Rumpelstiltskin Grinder.

Well Worth The Money.......2006-12-19

I picked this up at the Tower Records sell out (60% off) and I was not disappointed. This is quite good and a nice variety of death/thrash. It starts out with a great instrumental and goes into an interesting and fresh sounding group of songs. It has all the requisites of death, blast beats, harsh vocals, along with a thrash sensibility. I usually give four listens before I decide on an album but one listen gave me what I needed to know about this one. It is very good and highly recommended.

Back from the grave!.......2006-09-04

Witchery returns with their 4th album, "Don't fear the reaper". Featuring their usual experienced line-up with TOXINE (ex-Satanic Slaughter/Seance) in vocals, Richard CORPSE (also was in Satanic Slaughter) and Jensen (SS/Seance now in THE HAUNTED) in guitars, Sharlee D'Angelo (Mercyful Fate, Arch Enemy, Sinergy, Illwill, Dismember) in bass, and Martin AXENROT(SS / Bloodbath) ...Experienced guys who know what they're doing, and how to do it right. Looking at these names, it's easy to guess what kind of music they play: Straight-forward thrash-death metal, with crushing-hard riffing guitars, with lots of double drum-kicking and satanic harsh growls courtesy of Mr. TOXINE, in a horror/terror/death/grave atmosphere (lyrics, vocals, sound, layout, cover, music, looks, etc). What would you expect from songs such as "Plague Rider", "Ritual", "Draw Blood", "Ashes" or Immortal Death"?!?!?...

Witchery didn't try to reinvent the genre with this brand new album, or try to do something experimental adding voice effects, or clean vocals, or synths like most bands do nowadays...Witchery's style is more old-school trash/death metal (with a state of the art) production than melodic death metal...They just did their thing, true to their roots, rocking hard and fast, with nothing out of place. They won't bore you with neverending solos or unneccesary parts. And that's precisely the thing I like the most: the simplicity in their music and, at the same time, their efficiency to create something new and fresh in a genre in which everything seems to be invented...

You'll find in this album different tempos; fast songs, mid tempo, some instrumentals. Mind-blowing songs such as the ultra-fast "Plague Rider", the opener "Stigmatized", "Immortal Death" (a Satanic Slaughter song) and "Cannonfodder", or heavy midtempos such as "Draw Blood" with a catchy riff and "Ashes", with a keyboard background in which a picture the band playing in a graveyard...

Anyways, I've liked this band since their first album, "Restless & Dead" (which I still consider their masterpiece) came out. I was really looking forward to this album and they didn't let me down...I find their style very appealing to my musical taste...I hope you will too!

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Solid........2006-04-19

Their previous albumn never got the recognition it deserved in my mind, but oh well...I loved it. I was excited to buy this, and it has not been a disappointment. The bands sounds like you would expect from a group with members of the Haunted and Arch Enemy...swedish death metal, but they do it very well.

I'd have to say they are elite when it comes to this genre of metal. the songs are well crafted, catchy, and most of all, they aren't one sound throughout the albumn. What I mean is...it's not speed from start to stop...they change things up, and put in thought when writing hooks and solos. It's good musicianship, not just thrash for speed's sake.

If you are into bands like the Haunted definitely check them out, they have a wicked sound. Not original, but done very well.

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Classic rock by the anti artists anti poetry no wave no that

Don't Fear the Reaper
Clint Ruin , and Lydia Lunch
Manufacturer: Red Distribution, in
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Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

(Don't Fear) The Reaper
Clinch
Serpentine
Why Don't We Do It in the Road?

Customer Reviews:

Classic rock by the anti artists anti poetry no wave no that.......2003-05-26

A good cover of the Blue Oyster Cult's Dont Fear the Reaper. Clint Ruin and Lydia Lunch braying their monotone voices with wonderful outtakes of speedway disaster sounds. Sounds cruel? Yes. The following track Clinch advocates that the punishment should fit the crime. Serpentine is the slightly jazzy foetus going into what by now is just considered noir. At the end there is a wonderful cover of the Beatle's Why Dont We Do it in the Road? Love that heavy guitar and snarling Lydia. I would love to know if Paul M. and Ringo S. have heard it.

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Don't Fear The Reaper

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Move Over Enigma! The successor is here - Kindel

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Customer Reviews:

Move Over Enigma! The successor is here - Kindel.......2005-06-14

I purchased this album 'Emerge' straight from the seller who actually was Kindel, the creator of this wonderous, beautiful, hauntingly enchanting and magnificient vocals. It feels like God sent his most cherished angelette down to Earth to sing for us, Kindel has a wonderful voice, sends me into joyous shivers one minute and into a epiphany where I want to sing along with her. This CD has 14 tracks and the 14 songs are truly breathtaking in sound and in her vocals. I loved the song 'Lifeless, Emerge and Elf' from the beginnings of this album her second in what I believe will be 5 albums all together and I know already that I will get all 5.
The music blends a number of styles and genres together from rock, ambience, industrial to a bit of lite trance and electronica. They are all mixed and it comes out sound very beautiful and listenable. The remixes on this album also do the original songs justice and add to the overall CD experience. Any fan of Era, Enigma, Delerium and Lesiem will love this artist and her beauty that shows in this fabulous CD.
Also the last song is a favourite of mine, 'Cascade'. It ends the CD in a great note.

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What Happened to BOC
If you like BOC, this one's for you

Don't Fear the Reaper
Blue Oyster Cult
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The Red And The Black
In Thee
Nosferatu
Shooting Shark
(Don't Fear) The Reaper (Live)
Goin' Through The Motions
7 Screaming Diz Busters
Before The Kiss, A Redcap
Hot Rails To Hell
Buck's Boogie

Customer Reviews:

What Happened to BOC.......2005-11-20

I picked this up recently and was hopping to find more songs like Don't Fear The Reaper and Nosferatu - instead I heard songs that sounded a lot more like Asia... Sappy Pop Rock...

If they included Godzilla and songs from Fire of Unknown Origin this would be a worth while collection.

If you like BOC, this one's for you.......1999-03-01

A worthy compilation album. A atrange mix of mellow, power-driving hits like Don't Fear the Reaper and Nosferatu, and early material, such as Before the Kiss, as Redcap, and Hot Rails to Hell. Key tracks include Don't Fear the Reaper, Buck's Boogie, In Thee, and Shooting Shark

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Don't Fear the Reaper
Blue Oyster Cult
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