Black Sun [Import]

Black Sun [Import]

Track Listings

1. Countdown To Insanity

2. Black Sun

3. Armageddon

4. Light Years From Home

5. Revolution

6. Fear

7. Mind Control

8. Magic Eye

9. Mind Machine

10. Silence

11. We Go Down

12. Cold Day In Hell

13. Controlled

Tracks:

Be Here Now
Empty
Barfly
Three More Days
Can I Stay
You Can Bring Me Flowers
Gone Away From Me
Lesson Learned
Truly, Madly, Deeply
Till The Sun Turns Black
Within You

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How do you follow a debut record that achieved out-of-the-blue grandeur on its way to selling a quarter of a million copies? For Maine's Ray LaMontagne, it's all about shaking up the formula, evading repetition and delivering the unexpected. Till the Sun Turns Black finds the introspective singer/songwriter complementing his folk-country ways with traces of strings and horns and spooky soulful background voices. Songs like "You Can Bring Me Flowers" and "Three More Days" are the most R&B-influenced, the latter shuffling about ala The Band or Tony Joe White. Despite its brooding lyrics, "Empty" has a rollicking, almost breezy delivery, a perfect balance to either the hushed title track, the unnerving "Be Here Now" or the horn-fortified waltz, "Gone Away From Me." Throughout the 11-song sequence, and especially on the final song "Within You," LaMontagne's voice remains the record's most crucial element, as vibrant as it is tattered and as harsh as it is flawless. --Scott Holter

Customer Reviews:

Till the Sun Turns Black.......2007-07-23

Essential to listen to this alone and preferably in semi darkness. Really moving and able to touch your soul and heart in places few others can get near to. The gentle melodies are very soothing, like salve applied to wounds,both old and recent. Will be played often and held in the esteem of such greats as Dylan and Cohen.

Painfully good...........2007-06-22

The first time I plopped this CD in, I was thinking "if it's half as good as `Trouble' then I'd be happy." My happiness turned into complete elation. This CD is just as good as `Trouble' and it continues to grow on me with every listen. It is a little mellower than his first effort, perhaps a little darker. Having said that, it doesn't take anything away from this beautifully crafted CD.

Highly, highly recommended.

Great Ray.......2007-05-15

If you like Ray, you'll love this too. Better then his first outing of Trouble which really was hard to top.

1st the Best, 2nd the same.......2007-05-13

The first time hearing the CD, I was a little dissappointed. I really liked his first CD and was looking forward to more of the same. I don't know what I was thinking! A second time through and I was convinced that Ray LaMontagne is the best "unknown" singer and songwriter today!

The most calming album..........2007-05-12

For an absolutely soothing passionate album, try this...Ray LaMontagne is great for the office or a road trip...love it!

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X~Under The Big Black Sun
Fantastic - and re-release is even better
Fierce and Flawless
The Finest LA Band ever
Exene comes forward as the star

Under the Big Black Sun
X
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005NTQ7
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

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Riding With Mary
Come Back To Me
Under The Big Black Sun
Because I Do
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By the time the title track's triumphant riff chime-growls out midway through Under the Big Black Sun, the listener has already been through the most wrenching sequence of X songs yet assembled. After the thumping bike-club anthem "The Hungry Wolf" opens this 1982 major-label debut, its tough-ass romanticism is quickly plowed under by memories of a motel bed "with rubber sheets" and two heartrending songs about Exene Cervenka's sister Mirielle, who'd been killed in a car crash. In fact, even without "Blue Spark," this would easily qualify as the group's most indigo record yet; the second half offers a lovingly surf-music-tinged remake of an old Tin Pan Alley tune, "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes" and "The Have Nots," whose alcohol-soaked social comment clings so fiercely to mournfulness that hardly a wisp of punk anger can take hold. Rootsier than X's previous albums, Sun updates noirish dread with guitar wisdom. This remaster includes five bonus tracks, including the original mix of their Jerry Lee Lewis cover "Breathless." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

X~Under The Big Black Sun.......2007-05-08

I was ever so pleased to not only find this cd, but found that it was offered at a lower price, purchased with X~More Fun In The New World. A fabulous price buying them together!
Its just another reason I love and only buy from [...]!

Fantastic - and re-release is even better.......2007-01-13

An amazing band's finest hour. X delves into a deep range of emotions on this album, and I personally can't get enough. Buying it on CD a few years ago was wonderful enough, but these re-releases are absolutely essential. Only one day after hearing it for the first time, I am unable to imagine "Riding With Mary" without the bonus version's fantastic added piano line. Stunning work. "Blue Spark" and "Hungry Like The Wolf" turn up the heat, and their talent shines more than before on songs like "Motel Room In My Bed," "Dancing With Tears In My Eyes" and the addictively melancholy "Come Back To Me." Crystal-clear production and songs that will dig into your brain and refuse to let go.

Fierce and Flawless.......2005-08-25

If Fleetwood Mac swallowed the Sex Pistols, it might sound like X. A unique combination of clever pop-rock song craft and genuine punk bite distinguishes all of X's recordings, and nowhere is this asset more apparent than on their masterpiece, "Under the Big Black Sun." Song for song, this Ray Manzarek-produced set boasts an abundance of infectious, guitar-driven hooks (courtesy of Billy Zoom), Bonebrake's kicking drums, and--perhaps most distinctive of all--beguiling vocal harmonies between rock-and-roll's most tumultuous husband and wife team, Jon Doe and Excene Cervenka. And while the band plied the same market as Black Flag and The Clash, X's "Under the Big Black Sun" pays generous tribute to Jerry Lee Louis, Bo Diddley, and Buddy Holley--with a little Patsy Cline thrown in for good measure. The resulting mix isn't as much eclectic as it is electric.

Rock music would be impoverished without the driving dissonance of "The Hungry Wolf," the tense thrill of "Blue Spark," or the thrashing menace of "Real Child of Hell." In fact, praise could be heaped upon every song here. If the album lacks anything, it is a weakness.

A must-buy-record for any rock-n-roller and a highly-recommended purchase for twentysomething fans of new music. It's astonishing how little this music has aged in the last twenty five years.

The Finest LA Band ever.......2005-07-25

I love X and love most all of their albums. For some reason, this one fell under my radar, having listen to the rest of the catatlog. I put it on and could not stop listening to every track. It's simply a great rock album and showcases the considerable talent of each and every member of the band. The first two albums, which are great, are more raw and greener. This is refined X and all the better for it.

Exene comes forward as the star.......2004-06-07

The first album by this band was awesome raw and defined the LA punk scene -it has it's place. Their second album Wild Gift got all the critics praise and showed that a truly great band can still be edgy and punk one year later. This is their third effort and the times have changed for the band and their fans. Exene's words are powerful and haunting and real. She sends chills down your spine with the thought of God choosing the next one to take this friday"which one will he save for this friday/ you can put him in a fish pond/ and watch him swim around/ then have a catholic dinner."Sheer poetry and grief-she learned to sing on this record too, which changed their sound and probably maked thier downfall as producers couldn't quite seem to capture their talent the way live recordings would after.You should own all of their stuff and I wouldn't recommend this as the first one to get but for this fan it is my most treasured. I grew and cried listening to Exene and Johnie and this took me places at a time other music didn't

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The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra needs a guitar player!
Persuaders Theme!
A Variety Of Classics!
Incredible Barry Collection
" one of cinema's greatest composers...John Barry"

John Barry: The Collection

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005BADD
Release Date: 2001-05-22

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Cry The Beloved Country
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The James Bond Theme

Customer Reviews:

The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra needs a guitar player!.......2006-11-09

Granted, they only need it for one composition (the last one, "The James Bond Theme") but still, without the guitar it's just not the same. Barry didn't compose this one so I suppose it was a bonus and I shouldn't complain, really. The rest of the music on all the CDs is fantastic. Some of the stuff I had heard before without realizing who had composed it. Very enjoyable, to say the least.

Persuaders Theme!.......2006-03-02

Buy it for the Persuaders theme, probably the best TV theme song ever written.

A Variety Of Classics!.......2005-12-06

John Barry has been composing film scores for over forty years and this is only scratching the surface of his productions. Never mind that the entire set is recorded by the Prague Philharmonic; it's pure to Barry's themes. While John Williams compositions ("Star Wars", etc.) are wild and flamboyant and Jerry Goldsmith's (Hoosier's, etc.) are mood pieces, John Barry crosses over all barriers and is amazingly diverse. Barry has recorded most of the exciting James Bond themes, melodramatic classics like "The Lion In Winter' and moody theme hits like "Midnight Cowboy". He also tugs at the heartstrings with compositions from, "Somewhere In Time", "Frances" and "Out Of Africa". He varies his themes for all types of films and few composers capture it so well.

There is over four hours of music in this set with a colorful and informative booklet.

Incredible Barry Collection.......2004-03-11

Any fan of movies will absolutley love this collection. Being a movie buff I couldn't wait to get this boxed set. Knowing Barry from all the James Bond movies, I did not realize his involvement with so many others. The orchestra is magnificent in all these themes. I'm listening to "High Road to China" right now and I'm drifting in the clouds in a Tiger Moth with Tom Selleck and Bess Armstrong. If you are familiar with a movie it will definitely have you seeing it again, if not the scores are still beautiful. Any fan of classical music will be pleased as well. Travellers will defintitely enjoy it for a long drive. I know from when I use to travel that music like this made the miles float by faster. I highly recommend these four CDs even if you just know a handful of the songs.

" one of cinema's greatest composers...John Barry".......2001-07-06

This collection of four compact discs...are worth their weight in GOLD! Barry creates visual moods for each film he scores...romantic, sentimental, action, adventure, suspense and mystery...the list could go on. Strings, brass and lush-velvet arrangements overlay each cue in his distinctive style of legendary scoring...we have ~ "John Barry:The Collection", Silva Screen's release traces 40 years of film music, featuring "The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra" ~ conducted by Mr. Nic Raine (outstanding)..."Crouch End Festival Chorus" ~ David Temple, Choir Master...perform 56 selections, over four hours of symphonic suites with a full orchestra sound...all individually wrapped-up into one neat package...just the way "film-score-buffs" like 'em!

Must ask the following to take a bow ~ James Fitzpatrick (compilation producer), always in their pitching, Reynold da Silva (executive producer), Nic Raine (conductor, arranger, orchestrator & associate producer), a tremen!dous asset to every project he undertakes...and the man who made it all possible...a legendary icon always leading the way in film scoring ~ JOHN BARRY!

Total Time: 258:76 on 56 Tracks ~ SSD-1128 ~ (2001)

You might try other albums from Silva Screen, all worthy of a good listen ~ "The Essential James Bond" (SSD-1034)..."Bond:Back In Action" (SSD-1100)..."Bond:Back In Action 2" (SSD-1119)..."Zulu" (SSD-1095)..."Raise The Titanic" (SSD-1102)..."Walkabout" (SSD-1120)...check out my reviews on amazon.com/music.

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This is the best.
A Special Place in Time and Memory
Timeless and not to be pigeon-holed...
NICE.COOL AND MELLOW

The Best of Mark-Almond
Mark-Almond
Manufacturer: Black Sun Records
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ASIN: B000003P0Y
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Tracks:

Tuesday In New York
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The City
Tramp & The Young Girl
The Suasalito Bay Suite
One Way Sunday
Monday Bluesong
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Home To You

Album Description

The Best of Mark-Almond is a compelling retrospective of the band's most inventive and best-loved songs. We all know the distinctive sound this innovative English band was exploring in the late 60s and early 70s, carving out a niche in the unchartered territory between rock and jazz. Although the saxophone was rarely heard in pop music at that time, the smoky, melancholy tones of reedman Johnny Almond were an integral part of the group's sound. Characterized by an innovative blend of blues licks, jazz riffs, Latin beats, and rock sensibilities, and in counterpoint to the screaming guitar licks of his contemporaries, Jon Mark, the composer and band leader, lingered over subtle, melodic lines with a unique sense of warmth and intimacy. The resulting sound captured the attention of respected jazzman, Dannie Richmond. The American drummer took a leave of absence from a steady gig with Charles Mingus to tour and record with Mark-Almond.

On The Best of Mark-Almond, the group's early explorations of Latin/jazz/rock fusion are balanced by pensive, spatially oriented ballads. The City, one of Mark-Almond's earliest hits, is still a classic of smoldering intensity. The Sausalito Bay Suite, ventures into imaginative montages of sound and emotion, while the impressionistic tunes like Tuesday In New York, and One Way Sunday, softly whisper lyrics with an innate sense of drama and a deft twist of phrase. The elements add up to a release that is a pleasure to listen to, at the same time illustrating Mark-Almond's status as one of the most innovative bands in the history of jazz-rock fusion.

Customer Reviews:

This is the best........2007-05-23

I have had their albums for years I so glad that they finally released the cd I first heard them on an album by John Mayall Turning Point. They were great then but their own albums are a very jazz and rock blend they are very good musicians I have enjoyed their music for years. One track I really like is called the City they have a few different version of this track on most of their albums.

A Special Place in Time and Memory.......2001-06-16

No one had ever heard anything like Mark Almond when MA No. 1 appeared sometime in 1971. "The Ghetto" was this amazing vocal bombast steeped in deep gospel with a searing saxophone solo stuck in the cracks, and "The City" began as some samba-ish lament that evolved into a ecstatic piano and saxophone duet, then faded off into an electric and acoustic guitar jam.. for 13 minutes! Mark-Almond 2 was probably as responsible as anything for the influx of people into San Francisco and the Bay Area in the mid to late 70s: certainly most of us had heard "The Sausalito Bay Suite" under the influence of one thing or another and decided then and there to go "down by the bay/the seagulls play/in circles...". Now that those decades are behind me, as well as my days as a San Franciscan, I still find the best memento is Mark Almond 2. It captures a Californian and world-weary sensibility tinged with existential melancholy that one only gets living by the Golden Gate in the pre dot.com era.

As for the rest here, well, Mark-Almond took a creative nosedive after albums One and Two, and it is evident here. Why the dumbest dingbat at Rhino decided to include "Get Yourself Together" on this set eludes me; it's wholly embarrassing.

Nevertheless, the price is justified by the inclusion of "The City" and "The Ghetto". Incredible stuff that dates very well.

Timeless and not to be pigeon-holed..........2000-04-22

The Mark-Almond Band produced a sound that was not exactly progressive rock, sophisticated jazz-pop, or folk, but a masterful and seamless blend of these styles. I daresay even a die-hard "alternative" fan who might dismiss this as boring old "hippie" music could listen to a song like "Tramp And The Young Girl", and hear seminal echoes of Tinderbox or the Eels in its dark, haunting and morose beauty. "The Ghetto" and "The City" are worth the price of this CD alone, with thier compelling acoustic jazz grooves and hypnotic vocals. If you follow electic artists like John Martyn, or of more recent vintage, Beth Orton, then you'll love this stuff. [edit]

NICE.COOL AND MELLOW.......1999-03-27

THIS IS A KEEPER. AM LOOKING FOR MARK-ALMOND 2 ON CD OR CASSETTTE. ANYBODY HAVE ONE OR KNOW WHERE I CAN GET IT? PHONE# (423) 982-4461 or (423) 983-3380

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Voices Full of Emotion
Sound quality
A Trip to Soviet Russia
Good Value
Good, but not perfect

Russian Favourites

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Customer Reviews:

Voices Full of Emotion.......2005-12-19

Once you hear this chorus...whether under the Red Army Choir or Soviet Army Choir banner...you will be addicted. I certainly am. This is not the best disc available on Amazon, but it is unique in that it showcases all Russian songs (since the chorus was a "national" choir, recordings done in London, Paris, etc. frequently contain songs from other countries). And while there may be better and more professional recordings, of this choir and more professional bands, these soldiers succeed in achieving a wide range of color with their vocal talent on this recording. A great bargain.

Sound quality.......2004-07-06

The songs that are chosen on this CD are excellent. The problem, the sound recording is not great. It is clear, but when the choir sings in a low tone, it is simply cannot be heard.

A Trip to Soviet Russia.......2004-03-18

In the 1970's, it seemed that defectors from the USSR made headlines in American newspapers every day. When a dancer defected, it was always believed that artistic freedom was the cause. When writers defected, it was due to the controversy surrounding their works. Athletes were usually viewed as wanting a taste of the good life, but when the Red Army Choir defected, it was a sweet victory for the west. These people were the symbol of all the USSR stood for and sang anthems praising the Soviets, yet they longed for freedom. We loved it when they defected.

Even though many of the songs performed by the ensemble praised the virtues of the Soviet Union, western audiences love the group. No it was not due to be soft on Communism. The group had a sound that was addictive and possessed terrific musical gifts, all of which can be found in this recording.

Listening to this recording is almost nostalgic now that the Soviet Union is no longer, but the recording has a certain appeal. It includes all the favorites including Meadowlands (Polyushku pole), Dark Eyes, Moscow Nights, and the Volga Boatman's Song, probably the best piece on the recording. The ensemble performs well together, the band give the music a distinct sound, and while the soloists are not perfect, the imperfections somehow seem appropriate.

There are more expensive recordings by this ensemble, but this budget CD is not just well worth the price, it is actually one of the best available.

Good Value.......2003-11-03

Considering the number of classic songs and the price, you really can't go wrong here. like another poster, i was a bit dissapointed by some very low music in some selections. but for the most part, the quality is quite good and the music is a very nice way to begin to understand and learn about the Russian people.

Good, but not perfect.......2003-01-19

This is a very good CD, and the music really captures the power and total authority of the Soviet state. It is very moving music on one hand, and also really reflects the situation of the Russian workingmen living under this tyranny. This CD would get 5 stars, but there are a few portions where the sound is so soft that it cannot be heard, such as at the beginning of the sixth track. This is the only problem with the CD worth noting, the CD is done by the Red Army choir, and the songs are virtually all made of of the huge band & choir, Soviet power music that we all have come to know and love. I do recommend this CD strongly.

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Another good addition to collection
Amazing CD
Perfect!
great from start to finish
Don't buy this here

See the Sun
Black Lab
Manufacturer: blacklabworld.com
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The follow-up to Black Labs critically acclaimed Geffen debut Your Body Above Me (feat. "Wash it Away," Time Ago), See the Sun is a lush, epic union of heartbreak and rock & roll, diamond-cut lyrics set to hard candy melodies, raging guitars and gin-soaked stories of love, loss and redemption. Like U2 and Live and the Goo's getting drunk together. Like a five star hotel, you check in and youre sorry to check out. Their new album has a depth and emotional range that broadens with each listen. Grammy award-winning engineer Tom Lord-Alge (Live, Blink 182) mixed most of the album. What shines brightest is the band's pop sensibility the liquid swirl of "Remember," the epic sweep of "See the Sun," the raging loss of "Without You," and the open-armed surrender of "Lonely Boy." Black Lab has contributed to the soundtracks of Spider Man, Can't Hardly Wait, Varsity Blues, Permanent Midnight, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Party of Five, What I Like About You, MTV's The Real World, and most recently, Blade: Trinity.

Customer Reviews:

Another good addition to collection.......2007-02-11

If you like black lab then what can I say you'll enjoy it. I'm not one to analyze every aspect. If it makes feel like moving then that is all I care. I think I almost like it better than their first. You won't waste your money.

Amazing CD.......2007-01-05

I've had this cd for over 2 months now and I can't stop listening to it. If you loved Black Lab back in the 90s, you will love them even more. Songs like Lonely Boy and Remember will stay in your mind for days. This is a must buy!!

Perfect!.......2006-12-26

Ever since I heard 'Learn To Crawl' on the Spider-Man Motion Picture Soundtrack I had a thirst to hear more of Black Lab's music. I bought this CD, praying I would not be let down. I wasn't one tiny bit. I LOVE this CD! I wasn't too pleased with Your Body Above Me, which I found moderately okay. I found this much superior. The only song I didn't like was Ecstasy, it just didn't have a catchy beat or lyrics and wasn't very memorable. With awsome songs like 'Lifelike' 'Wide Open' 'Without You' and 'Tell Me Why,' this CD will keep you entertained for hours while you hum along to your favourite songs. The lyrics were insightful and catchy. The music fitted perfectly to each and every song, each song being unique in it's own special way. Buy this CD, it's not a waste of money. Black Lab is an awsome bands which deserves more recognition. After listening for this, I have a thirst for a new album by Black Lab!

great from start to finish.......2006-10-30

This is a great,great CD. It is not as impressive as 'Your Body Above Me', which is truly a masterpeice, but this is a great CD. Fantastic vocals and melodies, unforgettable. A great CD from a truly incredible band. Glad to see they are still around and putting out great music, anxious to hear their next effort.

Don't buy this here.......2006-03-13

This is a very good album by a very underrated post-grunge band. This album is very different from "Your Body Above Me", but it's still a very solid, well-crafted effort. One gripe about it iss how rare it is,m though. It took me forever to find it, and I didn't want to pay $20 for it here, so I searched the internet. There is a webiste called Alternativeaddiction.com (google it). They loved this album, and they sell it for a mere $8 for download. And you pay through PayPal, so its a safe, fast transaction. So do yourself a fovor: but his great album and, if you haven't already, get "Your Body Above Me" (it's better). And buy "See the Sun" on Alternative Addiction's website.

Enjoy!

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makes me wanna get into DnB again
Addicting Album
best D n B artist for sure
black sun empire just rocks
Sweet Jesus!

Driving Insane
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The debut album from Black Sun Empire is full of dirty rolling tech-step D&B with amazing production giving a thick full-on sound throughout. BSE Recordings. 2004.

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Black Sun Empire Touch Down with their Debut Album, Full of Dirty Rolling Tech-step D&b with Amazing Production Giving a Thick Full-on Sound Throughout. DJ'S all Over the Globe have Been Getting Nasty to These Tunes for a While Now, So Here's Your Chance!

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makes me wanna get into DnB again.......2007-07-05

Really dark & atmospheric....similar to Ram Trilogy, Ed Rush & Optical...though I admit I stopped listening to DnB back in 1999 when it got sorta repetitive for me. But this stuff is heavy and fast with a synthetic alien sound -- definitely not like the organic, "feel good" DnB that has pianos & divas yelling over the beats which I don't particularly care for (eg High Contrast). Anyway, when the rumbling bass kicks in on the first track "Arrakis" you're gonna be like "whoa". The tracks on the Disc 2 Mix are blended well and the setlist has a good buildup from beginning to end.

Addicting Album.......2007-05-12

For any person who enjoys drum and bass or even if they don't. The beats are intelligent and fantastic. Each song on the record has great appeal, I have listened to this album over and over again. The distinct sound that Black Sun Empire has can really be appreciated on this album. The song "Stasis" is one of the best dnb songs I have ever heard.

best D n B artist for sure.......2007-04-17

b negative is the sickest song of all times,
and scorned(dont know why 2nd cd isnt listed here) is the most beautiful and up lifitng d n b song i ve heard.
who ever thinks that d n b is boring with this album will see its whole beauty

black sun empire just rocks.......2006-04-10

another superb mix, everything has great breakdowns, it all flows together to create just a great sound, good hard music, that still has a lot of groove to it, very well done...

Sweet Jesus!.......2005-11-06

As previous reviewers stated, this is one of the best produced CDs I have ever heard. The bass H-I-T-S, and sounds fantastic!! All the levels are correct, so theres no distortion at loud volumes and all aspects of this disc shine. I have a good system in my car, and seriously cannot get enough of this CD. But, enough about the technical merits of this album, the music is fantastic as well. This is one of 2-3 CDs that I have ever listened to where every track is consistently good. I am definitely looking forward to hearing more from these guys in the future.

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track list
I Feel Fine
I love the Fab Four!!!!!
Beatles '65 CD

Beatles '65

Manufacturer: Capitol Records/Apple Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000FEVQ36

Product Description

2004 Ted Jensen-remastered first-time release of this U.S. Beatles LP originally released in 1965. Includes full 11-track list first in the stereo versions and then all 11 songs in their mono versions. Produced by George Martin.

Customer Reviews:

track list.......2007-06-04

Here's the track list for the CD....

12. No Reply (2:18)
13. I'm A Loser (2:32)
14. Baby's In Black (2:08)
15. Rock And Roll Music (2:34)
16. I'll Follow The Sun (1:51)
17. Mr. Moonlight (2:43)
18. Honey Don't (3:00)
19. I'll Be Back Again (2:24)
20. She's A Woman (3:01)
21. I Feel Fine (2:23)
22. Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby (2:31)

I Feel Fine.......2006-09-12

As a kid I bought every Beatles album and when they started making the CDs I bought every one of them but...something was missing. "I Feel Fine" was not available unless you bought one of the CDs that was never an LP like the "Past Masters" or "One". With this Beatles '65 Russian import you get "I Feel Fine" and you get Beatles VI along with 9 bonus tracks that you can't get anywhere else. Particularly interesting is the Beatles version of "Come and Get It" which was made famous by Badfinger but written by Paul. Most of what is on this CD is on other CDs but with 2 LPs and 9 bonus tracks, this is really a great one to get. Another cool thing is that the CD itself is designed to look like an LP from Capital Records.

I love the Fab Four!!!!!.......2006-07-14

Beatles '65 was my very first Beatles album. I was obsessed with this album, playing it every chance I got. Once, when the needle on my record player broke, I used a pin in it's place just so that I could listen to the music until my mother bought a new needle (and she wasn't in a hurry to do so!). I still love the songs now as much as I did then. The Beatles music just doesn't get old.

Beatles '65 CD.......2006-07-08

This CD is one of their best, I love every single song on here. You should certainly buy this CD. IT ROCKS!!!!!

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Feels like they've been here before
Pasi's last stand
Travel Far From The Sun With Amorphis
Amorphis continue to do greatness
Get a new singer!

Far from the Sun
Amorphis
Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0002OOULO
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

Day of Your Beliefs
Planetary Misfortune
Evil Inside
Mourning Soil
Far from the Sun
Ethereal Solitude
Killing Goodness
God of Deception
Higher Ground
Smithereens
Shining Turns to Grey [*]
Follow Me into the Fire [*]
Darkrooms [*]
Dreams of the Damned [*]
Far from the Sun [Acoustic Version][*]
Evil Inside [*][Multimedia Track]

Customer Reviews:

Feels like they've been here before.......2007-03-21

This was an interesting period in Amorphis' histroy. If you put all the other albums together each one is distinguishable from the others. Obviously "Tales" is entirely different than "Elegy" as much as "Tunolea" is entirely different than "Am Universum". But on "Far From The Sun", it feels like Amorphis is retreading the music on "Tunolea". Pasi's vocals seem like they are uninspired as if he just didn't care. The album starts out great with "Day of Our Beliefs" but immedialty falls flat ith "Planetary Misfortune". "Evil Inside" sounds a bit more impassioned on Pasi's part and almost even feels like an Alice In Chains song. The songs after "Far From the Sun" are a bit more progressive. "God of Deception" and "Smithereens" wake you up after the title track puts you to sleep. The bonus tracks are almost some of the best tracks on the CD. "Dark Rooms" amd "Dreams of the Damned" make me think that the group wsa going more for an "Elegy" sound. All in all this is a descent album, but at times it seems uninspired and that something is missing. I have to say that I think on "Eclipse" they definitly picked up this slack.

Pasi's last stand.......2006-01-06

Far From the Sun is a very good album. The last to feature Pasi Koskinen so the below poster should be happy now. Tomi Joutsen is now the vocalist.

This album is pretty much a straightforward hard rocking folk with lots of nice guitar riffs and keyboards.
the band really cut down on the psychedelic delay drench sound of Am Universe and Tuonela on this album. It has a lot of stand out tracks though Including Planetary Misfortune, Far From the Sun and higher Ground. I described this album when it first come out as having alot of similarties with Elegy because of the numerous middle eastern passages but It has no death metal vocals at all.

I do think Pasi is a good singer but had better performances on everything earlier released by Amorphis. Elegy, Tuonela, Am Universe.

This has all of the trademark Amorphis riffing and is a great listen. I was just about to say I like their new album more but as I popped this disc in its hard to change my mind. Its very good.

Travel Far From The Sun With Amorphis.......2005-07-24

With each release Amorphis continues to grow in both a musical and creative manner. "Far From The Sun" is the newest proof of this as with this CD the band has given us something very different from their usual or expected fare. As many fans probably know the band takes their name from the word "amorphous" which means something that holds no shape or form. On "Far From The Sun" the group shows just how profound this term can be when applied to a musical sense. It is interesting to see this Finnish act that have been held in such high regard take such a different step with this particular record. On one hand I was very impressed because the music simply flowed across the entire CD. With many other Finnish bands delivering blistering Power Metal nowadays I felt Amorphis was showing that they no longer need to press that course. It's time for them to influence future generation of Metal fans.

While I was impressed with a number of tracks on the record I would have to say that my very favorite track is "Day Of Your Beliefs". As the opener it starts off subtly and then kicks into a solid groove and moody drive as it progresses. There are lots of Deep Purple styled keyboards and a great guitar riff. It was a fine choice for the first track. "Far From The Sun" is present in two versions, one being acoustic and the other electric. The title track gets continued spin in my changer in both of its incarnations. The more rocking numbers would be "Planetary Misfortune" and "Darkrooms" and "Ethereal Solitude" is the best of the couple of slow numbers that appear on the disk. You will find this an equally enjoyable listen when you take the time to do so.

However, there will probably be older Fans of the group who are depressed about this musical change and also the fact that lead singer Pasi Koskinen leaving the group. His replacement is Tomi Joutsen and as someone who already saw him perform I think they will be pleasantly surprised. Don't pass on this CD if you are a fan of the group, or if you enjoy an almost "Trip Rock" sort of sound.

Amorphis continue to do greatness.......2005-02-22

ok so everybody that reviews this album loves the music. but hates the vocals. what's wrong with you people? is this your first amorphis cd? have you never heard of them before? I guess not since they have had this singer for years now, this is his fourth (and final) album with them. If the music is so good, if you love it so much, why can't you give it more stars? whatever

anyway, this has a lot more of a metal sound than their last album and in some places it sounds like something you would hear from elegy. Good drummer, nothing too complicated but it gets your head thumpin along. Good riffs, solid riffs, not too heavy but with just the right amount of edge to it to go along with the awesome melodies. Tracks 4, 5, and 6 are weak. 4 and 5 being OK with 6 being extremely bad in a bad way. But the rest of the album (before and after these tracks) totally rocks, the amorphis we all have grown to love. And if you get the US version, you get 5 bonus tracks which are very very good.

Get a new singer!.......2004-10-21

It is a real shame that the singer is so off on this album. It is a really good album musically but vocally, it lacks. The singer has no range and comes off sounding really off key sometimes.....especially track #2. I have been listening to metal for over 10 years now and I know a good album when I hear it. I will try to give this one a few more tries. If you want a good melodic death metal allbum try out Insomnium's newest "Since it all came down".

Road to the Sun: Latin Romances for Guitar; Sharon Isbin

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This CD's a Keeper!
Hit the "Road to the Sun"
Fiery, then mellow, in a nice mixture...
Isbin Is Great
Pure, pristine, inspired performance!

Road to the Sun: Latin Romances for Guitar; Sharon Isbin
Regino Sainz de la Maza , Joaquin Rodrigo , Agustin Barrios-Mangore , Zequinha de Abreu , Antonio Carlos Jobim , Francisco Tarrega , Leo Brouwer , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Isaac Albeniz , Sharon Isbin , Paz Abreu , and d
Manufacturer: Virgin Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Barcarolles | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002SRW
Release Date: 1992-09-23

Tracks:

Zapateado
Invocation And Dance
La Catedral: I. Andante religioso
La Catedral: II. Allegro solemne
Lament
Road To The Sun
Capricho Arabe
El Decameron Negro: I. The Harp Of The Warrior
El Decameron Negro: II. Fleeing Of The Lovers Through The Valley Of The Echoes
El Decameron Negro: III. Balada de la Doncella Enamorada
Sentimental Melody
Etude No. 8
Mallorca
Asturias

Customer Reviews:

This CD's a Keeper!.......2004-07-10

Whether you're already a Sharon Isbin fan, or haven't yet heard her play, if you don't own this CD you are missing an essential piece of your collection. Road to the Sun is one of the CDs most often in my player, and it makes a great accompaniment to Journey to the Amazon, another Isbin favorite.

Hit the "Road to the Sun".......2004-05-16

Isbin's playing is weak in technique, tone, interpretation, and program choice. Rodrigo's "Invocacion y danza", in particular, lacks the depth and darkness required for this piece and sounds rushed and mechanical. No need for embellishments. Those who have ears (or spmething between) will hear.

Fiery, then mellow, in a nice mixture..........2002-06-13

This is an impressive performance. Since I am neither a guitarist nor a scholar of the classics, I can't tell you how skilled she is compared to others like Segovia, Liona Boyd, John Williams, Chris Parkening, etc. I can't tell you whether these selections have been done better, either. All I can say is that she has produced a CD which is a joy to hear, and holds up under repeated play. A couple of years ago I bought the "Amazon Journey" CD of hers, but I was disappointed in it...too bland for me. This one is better.

Isbin Is Great.......2000-10-18

These are excellent performances by Sharon Isbin of works from the guitar repertoire. Even if you have other recordings of some of these works, that should not deter you from acquiring this recording, for as Sharon Isbin performs them, you may find that you're hearing them again for the very first time.

Pure, pristine, inspired performance!.......1998-11-14

If only we wrote as eloquently as Ms. Isbin performs! From the very first note, the listener's mesmerized by the strength and honesty of her virtuoso guitar. No need for embellishment here: she performs each classical piece faithfully -- and brilliantly -- from the heart!

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