Fire Down Under

Fire Down Under

Track Listings

1. Swords & Tequila

2. Fire Down Under

3. Feel the Same

4. Outlaw

5. Don't Bring Me Down

6. Don't Hold Back

7. Altar of the King

8. No Lies

9. Run for Your Life

10. Flashbacks

11. Misty Morning Rain [*]

12. You're All I Needed Tonight [*]

Tracks:

Swords & Tequila
Fire Down Under
Feel The Same
Outlaw
Don't Bring Me Down
Don't Hold Back
Altar Of The King
No Lies
Run For Your Life
Flashbacks
Misty Morning Rain
You're All I Need Tonight

Customer Reviews:

Fire down under.......2007-01-18

This album started Riot's slight claim to fame and is fantastic. Most definitely worth the buy. Riot remains one of the most overlooked bands of the 1980s best.

Underrated Hard Rocker.......2007-01-17

This hard rocker from Riot has been undeservedly lost in the shuffle. The hot opening track, "Swords and Tequila", possesses irresistible drive and energy. Another prime cut is "Outlaw", with has a good alternating feel shifting from the verse to the chorus and back again. The lead guitar work isn't overwhelming, but that's not the point of the album; almost every track is under 5 minutes, varies in arrangement from one song to the next, and has a solid groove. No 8-minute guitar solos here. The lyrics are better than many others in this genre, as well, but quite tame; if you get off on profanity-laced lyrics you will be disappointed by this one. But the songs really rock, so who cares?

Pre-hair metal masterpiece.......2006-08-10

This was what heavy metal was like before Def Leppard put out Pyromania and Ratt emerged. Heavy, great solos aggression and excellent songs. Once the mainstream caught on, it neutered the aggression and became posing. Listen to this album and you'll understand why metal caught on in the first place. Not a bad cut on the entire album. This album and Restless And Wild (not Balls To The Wall) by Accept show how brilliant early 80s metal can be.

Quality example of early Eighties rock/metal.......2006-08-07

Growing up in the early Eighties and rocking to bands comprising the NWOBHM and the emerging metal scene in the U.S., you'd think that one would be familiar with RIOT. I had never heard of them until two weeks ago when I happened to stumble across a review of them here on Amazon. I'm blown away. I am obsessed with this album. It rocks front to back (with the possible exception of the two bonus tracks at the end - depends on your taste). Definitely one of the top 100 metal albums of all time. They have a sound all their own. In my opinion, the guitar solo during the final two minutes of 'Feel The Same' is the highlight of the album. Anyone obsessed with early Eighties metal, or a fan of good rock guitar solos, should definitely add this masterpiece to their collection. 'Fire Down Under' is solid and will not dissapointe. It's heavy, melodic, and motivating and the musicianship and vocals are first rate. A superb effort from RIOT.

Fire still smokes.......2006-03-02

I first heard this classic back in '81, when it was first released,and it still sounds great today.I agree Riot should have made it big,but anyone with the "High Vaultage" issue knows why they did'nt if you read the liner notes. It definately deserves it's place on Kerrang's top 100 Metal album's of all-time. Is that a mink that appears on their album cover's and does anyone know why they chose it?

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No, not Anymore
still can play that harp

Fire Down Under the Hill
James Cotton
Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Blues | Styles | Music

Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music

Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

Harmonica Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004SCD6
Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

Cotton Jump Boogie
That's All Right
Young Fashioned Ways
Boot Knockin' Boogie
Lightning
Feel Like Going Home
Fire Down Under The Hill
Woman Wanted
Reconsider Baby
Something To Remember You By

Customer Reviews:

No, not Anymore.......2000-11-07

James Cotton is a blazing bluesman with a hot harp, but his voice has deteriorated so badly that this disc is basically unlistenable, except the cuts where Darrell Nullisch does the vocals. Cotton still plays great, but he shouldn't try to sing anymore. Just listen to the song samples to hear it for yourself.

still can play that harp.......2000-07-03

if you enjoy blues with just guitars and harmonicas this cd id for you. james cotton can still play the harp,but his years of singing are behind him. the best two songs are its alright and boot knockin boogie with darrell nulisch on vocals.still muscially its a gem

Sony Classical: Great Performances 1903-1998

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What I Bought From Sony Companies
Strange interpretation of "classical"
An interesting mix...
A touch of history....
A touch of history....

Sony Classical: Great Performances 1903-1998

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Mazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

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Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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Jazz: The Definitive Performances
Pop Music: The Modern Era 1976-1999

ASIN: B00000K2EX
Release Date: 1999-10-12

Tracks:

Il Barbiere di Siviglia: 'Largo Al Factotum'
Mazurka In G Major, 'Obertass,' Op.19, No.1
Contrasts For Violin, Clarinet And Piano: II. 'Piheno'
String Quartet In C Minor, Op.18, No.4: IV. Allegro - Prestissimo
Bachiana Brasileira No.5: Aria - Cantilena
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegro Molto Vivace
Rigoletto: 'La Donna E Mobile'
String Quartet No.4: II. Prestissimo, Con Sordino
Carnival Of The Animals: 'Fossils'
Concerto For Violin And Orchestra: III. Rondo. Allegro Spirituoso
Le tombeau de Couperin: I. Prelude
Hermit Songs: 'The Desire For Hermitage'
Variation 30 A 1 Clav. Quodlibet
From 'Goldberg' Variations: Aria
The Threepenny Opera: 'Mack The Knife'
Symphony No. 36 In C Major, K. 425 'Linz': III. Menuetto - Trio
Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major: III. Allegro Vivace Assai
Symphonie espagnole In D Minor, Op. 21: V. Rondo (Allegro)
'Battle Hymn Of The Republic'
Madama Butterfly: 'Un Bel Di'

Tracks:

Le Sacre du printemps: 'Danse Sacrale'
El Amor Brujo: 'Ritual Fire Dance'
Rodeo (Four Hour Dance): 'Hoe-Down'
Fugue In G Minor, BWV 578 'Little'
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 1 In C Major, BWV 846
Syphony No. 8 In F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto Scherzando
Slavonic Dance No. 8 In G Minor, Op. 46
Symphony No.2 In C Minor 'Resurrection': IV. 'Urlicht'
Chichester Psalms: I. Psalm 108
Octet In E-Flat Major, Op.20: III. Scherzo: Allegro Ieggierissimo
Etude In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 2, No.1
Etude In A-Flat Major, Op. 72, No.11
Concierto de Aranjuez: I. Allegro Con Spirito
Karelia Suite, Op.11: III. Alla Marcia. Moderato
Canzon Septimi Toni No.2
Fanfare For The Common Man
'Beau Soir'
Suite For Flute And Jazz Piano: 'Baroque And Blue'
Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor, K. 466: III. Rondo. Allegro Assai
Daphnis et Chloe: 'Danse Generale'

Tracks:

Eubie's Classical Rag
Intermezzo In B Minor, Op. 119, No. 1
III. Alegro
Behind The Gardens - Behind The Wall - Under The Tree
Perhaps Love
Facades
O mio babbino caro
Passo pel prat
III. Finale. Allegro
I. Allegro
Promenade (Walking The Dog)
Sonata No.5 In D Major For Cello And Piano: III. Alegro fugato
Turangalila II
IV. Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto
Mazurka In C Minor , Op. 56, No.3
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 56 'Voces intimae': II. Vivace
Ch'ella mi creda libero e lontano

Tracks:

Main Theme From Star Wars
Andante
Salut d'amour, Op. 12
Minuet
Appalachia Waltz
Appalachia Waltz
Gershwin,
All The Delights Of The Season
Steam Engine
Summon The Heros
Prelude To Suite No. 1 In G Major
Brunnhilde's Battle Cry
Sonata In A Major
A Suite For Strings: The Murder
Flight Of The Bumblebee
Prelude To Suite No. 3 IN E
Libertango
Angel (Lust)
Theme From Schindler's List
I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
La donna e mobile
Gymnopedie No. 3
Song Of Peace

Customer Reviews:

What I Bought From Sony Companies.......2005-08-20

Bach, Goldberg Variations, Gould, Haydn, L. Mozart, Hummel, Wynton Marsalis, Leppard, Joseph Haydn, Walter (Japanese), Mozart Piano Concertos & Rondos, Murray Perahia, Mozart Quartets by Ax, Stern, Laredo, and Ma, Mozart Concerto Violin, Zukerman, Chopin, Concertos Piano, Gilels, Ormandy, Watts, Schippers, Bruckner, L'Archibudelli, Johannes Brahms, Gould, Brahms, Stern, Trios and Quartets, Brahms, Ax, Ma, Bizet, Carmen and L'Arlesienne suites, Bernstein, Dvorak, Herbert, Ma, Masur, Faure, Quartets, Ax, Stern, Laredo, Ma, Janacek, String Quartets, Alban Berg, Lyric Suite, Juilliard String Quartet, Copland Collection, Debussy, nocturnes, Upshaw, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Canteloube, John Williams Plays Barrios, Ligeti Edition, Claude Bolling, suites and such Jazz, 4 CDs, Joshua Bell, Bernstein, West Side Story. Albert, Bartok, Bloch, Ma, Zinman, John McLaughlin, Concerto for Guitar, and with Katia Labeque, Kathleen Battle.Wynton Marsalis, Baroque Duet,Kathleen Battle Jean-Pierre Rampal in Concert, Bobby McFerrin paper music, with Yo-Yo Ma in Hush, Katia & Marielle Labeque, Love of Colours, Wynton Marsalis, Baroque Music for Trumpets, and Elliot Goldenthal, Fire Water Paper, A Vietnam Oratorio.
I list these because I am trying to figure out what of value is in the Columbia, CBS, and Sony sound legacy in case they come back to the U.S. and revive classical music recording in this country.
Duane Crawford

Strange interpretation of "classical".......2005-01-17

I bought this CD because it contained some songs I was having a hard time finding elsewhere, such as Passo pel prat, Chants d'Auvergne sung by Fredrica Von Stade. However, some of the songs on this CD do not seem to belong e.g. all three songs by John Williams, Mack the Knife, Barbra Streisand, and the Psycho Murder Theme for starters, and many more.

I gave the CD 4 stars only because I was happy that I was able to find a few somewhat rare tracks.

An interesting mix..........2002-05-18

This is a sampler in the truest meaning of the word. I bought this 4 CD work primarly for two tracks, but also because I was interested to see what else was out there without investing a fortune in CD's I wouldn't like! I was surprised by the wide diversity of music ranging from true classical and jazz to contemporary compositions and interpretations.

While I find some tracks divine (Williams's _Schindler's List_), I find other tracks unsettling (_Beau Soir_ performed by Barbra Streisand). But when you are trying to span 100 years of music, you will (and should) encounter all tastes and styles. Overall, I really enjoy listening to this set. My only regret is that I don't have a CD changer...

A touch of history...........2002-01-28

An exceptional set. The history of music making of the 20th century in 4 CDs. Even from the first track with Giuseppe Campanari and Charles Adams Prince you can see that people put much time in collecting the best interpretations and putting together an amazing collection. Other highlights include the "Mack The Knife" with Lotte Lenya, the Bachiana Brasileiras, The Fanfare For The Common Man with LSO conducted by the composer and so many more. An undespiuted *****

A touch of history...........2002-01-28

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Fire Down Under
Beware of this version
Metal gem...
The Real Thing
painkiller/judas priest

Fire Down Under
Riot
Manufacturer: Pid
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000005K0X
Release Date: 1997-09-09

Tracks:

Swords And Tequila
Fire Down Under
Feel The Same
Outlaw
Don't Bring Me Down
Don't Hold Back
Altar Of The King
No Lies
Run For Your Life
Flashbacks
Struck By Lightning
Misty Morning Rain
You're All I Needed Tonight
One Step Closer
Hot Life

Album Description

1997 reissue of the metal quartet's 1981 album on a black& white picture CD with five bonus tracks: 'Struck By Light-ning', 'Misty Morning Rain', 'You're All I Needed Tonight','One Step Closer' and 'Hot Life'. 15 tracks total. A HighVaultage release. 'Fire Down Under' was originally releasedon the Fire Sign label.

Customer Reviews:

Fire Down Under.......2007-06-01

This is my all time favorite RIOT album. I first bought the LP when it first came out in 1981 and it blew me away. Up to this date on 2007 and since the album first came out in 1981. I have this album with me in my car and in my PC at work. This is a MUST HAVE CD if you don't have it already. I do agree on MUSIC FRANTIC's review on this paticular EXTRA 5 Track CD. TAKE NOTE: The Metal Blade CD label has a better recording quality.

Beware of this version.......2006-01-26

As many people have already stated, this is one of the best metal albums ever made. This version also has the added bonus of having five bonus tracks. This version is badly mixed, though. I got this cd, and as much as I love this album, I had a hard time listening to it because of the sound quality. Fortunately, I found out on the Riot website that the release of this album by Metal Blade has the original mixes from the original tapes. I got that one, and it sounds incredible. It has three less bonus tracks than this version, but it's the original ten songs that I really want to have, and they sound so much better on the Metal Blade version.

Bottom line: if you like metal, your collection is incomplete without this masterpiece -- but get the Metal Blade release.

Metal gem..........2006-01-26

This thing rocks. In your face early 80's metal with not only speed elements, great vocals and guitar work but melodic force as well. This last effort with original vocalist Guy Speranza showcases "early" Riot at their metal peak. Why this classic effort didn't make these guys big is hard to fathom. Original guitarist Mark Reale carries on the Riot spirit to this day but if you are looking for the classic Riot sound this is the one to pick up. The bonus tracks are just an afterthought on this disc but believe me the original material on this release should be enough to please your hard rockin' palate. FYI: Riot is still making great hard rock/metal music with vocalist Mike Dimeo...

The Real Thing.......2003-04-23

This is one of the greatest hard rock records EVER. No goofy hair metal posturing, just lean hard rock and roll.

painkiller/judas priest.......1999-12-23

riot's album is one of anvil preportions forged when metal was young and painkiller was but a dream this and more has influenced my guitar skills between the hammer and the anvil. Death to false metal up the irons swords and tequila we will rise for oblivion

Tracks:

Say It With Music Remember Blue Skies
Top Hat White Tie And Tails How Deep Is The Ocean (How High
This Is The Army Oh How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning Soft
Whatll I Do Always The Song Is Ended (But The Melody Lingers
The Piccolino Cheek To Cheek
White Christmas
The Girl That I Marry Say It Isnt So Mandy
Give Me Your Tired Your Poor God Bless America
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Yesterdays
Ive Told Every Little Star The Song Is You
The Night Was Made For Love She Didnt Say Yes All The Things
Look For The Silver Lining They Didnt Believe Me Long Ago (A
I Dream Too Much The Jockey On The Carrousel
Why Was I Born The Way You Look Tonight Who
Make Believe Bill
Why Do I Love You You Are Love Ol Man River
Fascinatin Rhythm
Mine
The Man I Love
Embraceable You Soon
I Got Rhythm
Bess Oh Wheres My Bess
S Wonderful
Maybe
Someone To Watch Over Me Oh Lady Be Good
Embraceable You
Strike Up The Band
Begin The Beguine
All Through The Night
I Concentrate On You
I Love You
Night And Day
In The Still Of The Night
Ive Got You Under My Skin
Blow Gabriel Blow
Just One Of Those Things (Bonus Track)
Hallelujah Time On My Hands
Tea For Two
Carioca
Without A Song
More Than You Know
Orchids In The Moonlight
Sometimes Im Happy I Know That You Know
Through The Years Drums In My Heart
Malaguena
La Cumparsita
Mexicana Medley
Yours (Quiereme Mucho)
Siboney
Caminito
Adios
No Taboleiro De Bahiana
The Moon Of Manakoora
Lotus Land
Kashmiri Song
Jamaican Rhumba
Flamingo
Poinciana (Song Of The Tree)
Andalucia
Sweet Leilani (Bonus Track)
Frenesi (Cancion Tropical) (Bonus Track)
Show Boat
South Pacific
Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
An American In Paris
Porgy And Bess

Album Description

The multi-faceted Andre Kostelanetz left his mark on the music world as an acclaimed conductor/arranger/accompanist. His most notable contribution is the creation of the Easy Listening genre, done by bridging the gap between Classical and Pop music. Highlights on this 6 CD box set include Irving Berlin's 'Cheek To Cheek', George Gershwin's 'The Man I Love' and Jerome Kern's 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'. Includes 3 bonus tracks 'Just One Of Those Things' (Cole Porter), 'Sweet Leilani' (from Waikiki Wedding) & 'Frenesi' (Cancion Tropical). Standard jewel cases housed in a deluxe wooden box w/hinged lid (approx. 6 x 5''). Collectables. 2003.

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Fire Down Under
Riot
Manufacturer: Metal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

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Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00005GY92
Release Date: 1999-07-07

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks

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Forever Pop, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
TRACK LISTINGS.................................................... , Wind & Fire It's Raining Men - Weather Girls / Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant / Step By Step - New Kids On The Block / Happy Birthday - Altered Images / Boogie Wonderland - Earth , Never Been In Love - Randy Meisner / Lady Marmalade - LaBelle / When Will I Be Famous? - Bros / Only Women Bleed - Favorite Angel / Boogie Nights - Heatwave , Down Under - Men At Work / Heartbeat - Don Johnson / Come Out Fighting - Easterhouse / Heaven Can Wait - Meat Loaf / A Glass Of Champagne - Sailor , and More Than A Feeling - Boston / Hold Me 'Til The Mornin' Comes - Paul Anka / You Drive Me Crazy - Shakin' Stevens / Red Light (Spells Danger) - Billy Ocean / The Flame - Cheap Trick
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000TSDW8U