The History of Rock [Explicit Lyrics]

The History of Rock [Explicit Lyrics]

The History of Rock [Explicit Lyrics]

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The History of Rock arrives as the sort of superstardom-celebrating release that can buy a hot-selling artist time. (Think, say, G N' R Lies.) After 8 million (and counting) sales of 1998's Devil Without a Cause, the trailer-rockin' rapper is out to remind the world that it hardly started there. Mostly drawn, and often retooled, from his out-of-print Polyfuze Method and Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp, these tracks display a "funky country hick" already on point with his knowing, hardheaded combo of old-school beats and classic-rock guitars. An "American Bad Ass" for sure, but also an artist who could come only from America, Kid Rock brings the noise--not to mention the bread and the circus. --Rickey Wright

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The End of History
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • send out a battalion....
  • God Bless Computer Generated Recommendations!!
 The End of History
Fionn Regan
Manufacturer: Lost Highway
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QFAG3K
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

  1. Be Good Or Be Gone
  2. The Underwood Typewriter
  3. Hunters Map
  4. Hey Rabbit
  5. Black Water Child
  6. Put a Penny In the Slot
  7. The Cowshed
  8. Snowy Atlas Mountains
  9. Noah (Ghost In a Sheet)
  10. The End Of History
  11. Abacus
  12. Bunker Or Basement

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Imagine a whimsical, sunnier Nick Drake. Or perhaps a young Donovan for the 21st century. With his lithe, limber, and conversational tenor complemented by the subtle virtuosity of his acoustic guitar, the Dublin troubadour sustains an engaging intimacy even when his material seems on the slight side (more precocious than profound). Though his childlike innocence extends to the hand-lettered lyrics in the CD booklet, he invokes the literary influence of Saul Bellow and Paul Auster on "Put a Penny in the Slot." Much of this self-produced release finds Regan playing solo (often with double-tracked harmonies), with the spare employment of strings, piano, and percussion making their use all the more striking. An unlisted bonus cut seems to channel the range of Jeff Buckley. --Don McLeese

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From the delicate and deceptively intricate "Be Good or Be Gone" that inaugurates Fionn Regan's debut album, The End of History, it's apparent that his is a talent not to be ignored. Recalling any number of folkish predecessors--Bob Dylan, Jose Gonzalez, Nick Drake--Regan's finger-picked guitar work and warm, Damien Rice-like vocals flow through this entire project like meandering, golden streams. Mixing winsome melodies with emotive chords and quasi-poetic lyricism, Regan straddles the classic folk sound of the '60s and the contemporary neo-folk scene with bristling aplomb. Unlike many so called "new folk" heroes, though, Regan keeps his approach simple, varying his songs not with electronic beats or acidic guitar squalls but light embellishments such as brooding strings (see the dark, Gonzalez-esque "Hunter's Map") and subtle backing vocals (see "Black Water Child"). Though skeletal, Regan's songs create a dreamy, nostalgic ambience that successfully eschew cliché. Intimate and contemporary, universal and classic, The End of History is a triumphant and highly accessible first outing. --Paul Sullivan

Album Description

The community of musicians can be divided into two categories -- those who want to create and those who do so because they have no other choice. As he proves on his dauntingly mature, intriguingly nuanced Lost Highway debut, The End of History, singer-songwriter Fionn Regan clearly falls into the decidedly rarefied latter category.

The soft-spoken 26-year-old coaxes an intoxicating array of emotion and detail into his fragile-yet-gripping songs -- a body of work that's already elicited comparisons to forebears as varied as Nick Drake for his guitar playing and to Woody Guthrie for his wordplay. It's easy to understand why, given the filigreed acoustic finger-picking and raw lyrical stance of songs like the cinematic "Be Good or Be Gone" the menacing "Snowy Atlas Mountains" or the allegorical "Hey Rabbit" with its social conscience, songs that paint intensely vivid pictures -- so vivid, in fact, that Regan hesitates to elaborate as to their deeper origins.

He keeps the frills to a minimum on the dozen-song collection, getting his point across with little more than voice, acoustic guitar and piano (most of The End of History's songs were captured in one or two takes) he never gives the idea that he's practicing minimalism for its own sake. That comes into particularly sharp focus when one hones in on his guitar playing, a beguiling brew of rhythmically sturdy finger-picking (the backbone of "Hunters Map") and (as on the twinkling "Abacus"), lissome passages in which every note resonates with crystalline clarity.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars send out a battalion...........2007-08-01

inches away from a live fionn regan, mop coiffed and cobbled in white patent leather, playing for about 100 people at schubas in chicago it dawned on me that i would never enjoy such a seat again...

if you like damien rice, blah blah blahhhhh...stop it. fionn regan is not damien rice. just in case that weren't clear, fionn has attached his initials in various species of tape to the wares he carries on stage, including three guitars, guitar case and hanky.

not that fionn doesn't beat his breast and tear his hair in his own irish way. he runs laps in the rainy day, sexually charged melancholia of mr. rice, but doesn't stay there for long. instead of a cynical and almost fatalistic anger, fionn emerges far more intact...he invites you into a bittersweet wanderlust and you want to join him ever so badly. in the end, this is the currency of young heartbreak--romantic or otherwise. he delivers, if not innovation, a stiff upper lipped laugh into the night that makes me want to laugh too, hardscrabble days be damned.






5 out of 5 stars God Bless Computer Generated Recommendations!!.......2007-07-18

I was referred to Fionn Regan via similar artists recommendation (if you like ____, then you'll love _____) and am so thankful that I took a leap of faith on The End of History.

What I discovered was an alluring, delicate and emotional piece - an incredible journey that you will want to share after your first listen (hence this review). Like other sites that recommend similar artists, Fionn is often grouped with the legends (Dylan, Drake, Cohen) and today's singer-songwriters like Conor Oberst, Elliott Smith(rip) and Damien Rice... but Fionn also seems to be his own musician and while there might be some influence in his music, the album is totally unique.

Fionn's lyricism and blending of melodies stand out on several tracks. While "Be Good or Be Gone" seems to be the flagship song with an amazingly unique video (check it out), other tracks like "Hunter's Map," "Snowy Atlas Mountains," and "Abacus" are phenomenal songs that you will never tire of.

To wrap it up... The End of History is a versatile album you can play when alone on a cold, snowy day but also the perfect album to play when having friends over for dinner. You'll never have to get up to skip over a track... and at the end of the day, isn't that what we all want?
Wingspan (Hits & History)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Darn good but Wings Greatest was tighter
  • This review is not going to talk about Paul, the songwriter, but Paul the musician
  • WILL IT NEVER END FOR THE BEATLES
  • The Good and the Bad
  • An OK Paul Mccartney introduction
 Wingspan (Hits & History)
Paul McCartney , and Paul McCartney
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005BA03
Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

  1. Listen To What The Man Said
  2. Band On The Run
  3. Another Day
  4. Live And Let Die
  5. Jet
  6. My Love
  7. Silly Love Songs
  8. Pipes Of Peace
  9. C Moon
  10. Hi Hi Hi
  11. Let 'Em In
  12. Goodnight Tonight
  13. Junior's Farm
  14. Mull of Kintyre
  15. Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
  16. With A Little Luck
  17. Coming Up
  18. No More Lonely Nights

Tracks:

  1. Let Me Roll It
  2. The Lovely Linda
  3. Daytime Nightime Suffering
  4. Maybe I'm Amazed
  5. Helen Wheels
  6. Bluebird
  7. Heart Of The Country
  8. Every Night
  9. Take It Away
  10. Junk
  11. Man We Was Lonely
  12. Venus And Mars/Rockshow
  13. Back Seat Of My Car
  14. Rockestra Theme
  15. Girlfriend
  16. Waterfalls
  17. Tomorrow
  18. Too Many People
  19. Call Me Back Again
  20. Tug Of War
  21. Medley: Bip Bop/Hey Diddle/I Am Your Singer
  22. No More Lonely Nights

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While his fellow ex-bandmates busied themselves with various high-profile projects (John Lennon with Imagine and a series of high-profile media events; George Harrison with All Things Must Pass and The Concert for Bangla Desh), Paul McCartney climbed into a van with his wife and a few journeyman players and gigged at university student unions for what amounted to spare change. Of course, by 1976 they were one of the biggest draws in rock, having the last laugh--if not necessarily the final word. Gathering the cream of their recorded output on a generous double-disc sampler-cum-TV-special-soundtrack seemed a promising effort at historical revisionism, but Wingspan itself is a distinct misnomer: fully 17 of the 40 tracks here hail from various pre- and post-Wings McCartney solo albums. Completely overlooked are unheralded B-sides such as "Oh Woman, Oh Why," "Little Woman Love," "Country Dreamer," "The Mess," "Walking in the Park with Eloise," "Sally G," and "Girl's School"--some of McCartney the bandleader and solo artist's scrappiest and most interesting work. All the expected hits are here and more, ranging from spunky rockers and hook-rich bubblegum to syrup-drenched ballads. What's lacking is a fresh and less myopic perspective. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Darn good but Wings Greatest was tighter.......2007-06-20

This give you more back for the buck but I have to say I like the Wings Greatest better because it is leaner and has only huge hits. This one has stuff like "C Moon" that was not a hit just a b-side I think it was not a A-side in Britain but I could be wrong. "Pipes Of Peace" was a UK number 1 but not even a US single, but no matter because it is not a Wings song. Neither is "Maybe I am Amazed", "Tug of War", "No More Lonely Nights" (both versions), "Take It Away", "Waterfalls", "Uncle Albert", "Another Day", "Man We Was Lonely", "Junk", "Every Night", "Too Many People". I think I got them all, I don't have it in front of me.

But that is all true, none of those songs were released as Wings. Which is silly because of the other hits songs he released as Wings: "Helen Wheels" (US top ten), "Maybe I'm Amazed (live)" US top ten, "I Have Had Enough", "Arrow Through Me", "Getting Closer", "London Town", "Girls School", "Sally G", Letting Go" - all of those were US top 40s.

The only "unreleased" track is a home recording that has Paul and Linda doing a medly of "Bip Bop" from the Wild Life album and "Hey Diddle". Please, they could have put the unreleased studio version of "Hey Diddle" on the album! How about any other of the many unreleased Paul songs that are very good and were going to be included on an album called Cold Cuts. What about the great "Cage" that was meant to conclude Back to the Egg (which had two top 40s, as listed above, but is only represented here by crappy Rockestra Theme probably just because it somehow won a Grammy).

5 out of 5 stars This review is not going to talk about Paul, the songwriter, but Paul the musician.......2007-04-06

When we look at Paul McCartney,
we tend to forget one very very important fact...

Paul in his prime was simply one of the finest pop singers ever to have lived..
his vocal fundamentals
and technique were flawless...

Are people too hard on Paul in general... (fans, critics, and haters alike)... YES!!! ..without a doubt!!! Without Paul's incredible vocal power and ability, The Beatles would have never been able to pull of their amazing 3 to 4 part harmonies..

In the words of Reggie Jackson, Paul was the straw the stirred the drink.. Lennon's imagination may have been there, that's surely true and was certainly a gift... Harrison's natural beauty may have been there, this is surely true and was certainly a gift..

But Paul, Mr. Paul McCartney was what made the Beatles Pop Superstars.. His voice alone had the power to silence Beatle haters (even to this day!!!)

WHY YOU MAY ASK????

BECAUSE, Paul was the Beatle and only Beatle who could scream like Robert Plant and just as easily harmonize like Elton John.. his voice (so flexible, so maleable; combo Tenor + Baritone...) was a multi technicolor dreamcoat with unparralled ability to mimic any singer on the planet.. very few singers (perhaps Elton John, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder would fit in this category) could sing with such power and finess. This is why we must pay tribute to Paul's gifts and contributions to music.. IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!

5 out of 5 stars WILL IT NEVER END FOR THE BEATLES.......2007-03-27

THIS ALBUM IS JUST PROOF THAT WHEN YOU GOT IT NOTHING CAN STOP YOU FROM SHOWING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 out of 5 stars The Good and the Bad.......2007-03-24

This album released by the record companies, is a great indication of just how good Paul McCartney is (and was) and just how boring he is (was). With the Beatles, McCartney was inspirational and a key ingredient (duh). However, had he never been a Beatle, but just some guy who ventured forth, he probably would have hit the budget bins rather quickly. Wingspan (Hits and History) exposes this truth rather well. While sappy people with sappy tastes would have loved "Silly Love Songs," discriminating music listeners find it boring. "My Love," probably the most boring song in pop history, as well as one of McCartney's biggest hits, is exposed for all its monotony here. As I recall, McCartney's post-Beatle success is largely attributed to the fact that he was a Beatle, and from having re-listened to this tripe after buying the album, I have to say that he should not have traveled so far on the charts. Some gems exist, "Band on the Run," "Maybe I'm Amazed," and "Helen Wheels," come to mind. But on the other hand what is "Helen Wheels" about? For that matter, what are "Jet," "C-Moon," and "Hi,Hi,Hi" about? Which reveals the problem with all of McCartney's songs. Not all, but most of Paul's songs are about nothing, just a series of loosely connected rhyming verses with great melodies. Hence, his value. McCartney is gifted with great melodies, and it is those great melodies that make his music worth listening to, because the lyrics go nowhere and mean nothing. But the boy can write a melody!

If you are a Paul McCartney fan, and you want a collection to put into your library, this is as good of a Paul McCartney collection as you will find. On the other hand, be ready to skip over several selections, as the tedium is high, and the gems are flawed.

3 out of 5 stars An OK Paul Mccartney introduction.......2007-03-06

I suppose this anthology is aimed at someone who has no Paul Mccartney CDs and wants a little more than the single disc All the Best. The first disc more or less duplicates All the Best, and the second appears to be Pauls picks for songs that should get more notice. I suppose it works in that respect, so this should be 4 stars. But I dock it a star- and here's why.

For starter's this is not a Wings Anthology, as the name implies. We get songs from Pauls first solo album all the way through the 80s. If I'm not mistaken, Ringo played on No more lonely nights, so I was wondering if anyone ever told him he's on a Wings album?

Also, I don't like the selections on the 2nd disc. Paul has recorded far better songs, so if the aim of this collection is to introduce one to Paul's Best, this ain't it. This collection could have been better by limiting it to Wings songs, and including either better "near hit" songs, or go the other way and release obscure songs for the Wings fans: B sides and rarities. Here ya go off the top of my head: From the first disc, eliminate Pipes of Peace, Coming up and No more Lonely Nights, since they aren't Wings songs. Instead, include Maybe I'm amazed, Venus & Mars/Rockshow, and Bluebird (from the 2nd disc). The second disc could then be something like:

1. Give Ireland Back to the Irish
2. The Mess
3. Mary had a little Lamb
4. Little woman Love
5. Helen Wheels
6. Country Dreamer
7. Sally G.
8. Letting Go
9. Beware my Love
10. London Town
11. I've had enough
12. Girlfriend
13. Girl's school
14. Getting closer
15. Spin it on
16. Old Siam sir
17. Arrow through me
18. Daytime nighttime suffering
19. Soily

Let's see if I still had room, I'd add a couple unreleased "cold cuts": Tragedy, Waterspout, etc. Anyway, I think this would be a much better collection, appeal to more of an audience, and be a more accurate representation of Wings. Or, better yet, Paul should just release a box set to cover all of this and more. Missed the mark for me.

Thanks for reading...
History for Sale
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely great!
  • Awesome CD
  • HISTORY FOR SALE - BUY IT !
  • Some good, some bad
  • Great addition to any lyrical collection
 History for Sale
Blue October
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
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ASIN: B0000AZKG4
Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

  1. Ugly Side
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  5. Chameleon Boy
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5 out of 5 stars Absolutely great!.......2007-06-26

Justin is pure music genius. An artist. And his band brings it all together perfectly.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome CD.......2007-06-17

I LOVE this CD! I wasn't expecting to like it as much or more than their Foiled CD. I love this band, and their music really hits home for me. I am so glad that I made the purchase and will probably wear this CD out.

5 out of 5 stars HISTORY FOR SALE - BUY IT !.......2007-05-29

This album, 'History For Sale', is exactly that, one man's very personal thoughts, experiences and life details (history), written down, set to music, recorded in a studio, put on a CD, and presented for sale to anyone who wants to buy it.
The very personal nature of the lyrics on this album is the kind of stuff a normal person would write only in their private journal and keep to themselves for reflection. Consequently, at times listening to this album does give you the privileged but uneasy feeling that you would get when being made privy to the details of someone's personal life. Nevertheless, Justin is an artist that is willing to make us privy to his 'history', however uncomfortable, painful or personal it may be. Which results in what any great artist in any medium ultimately aspires to achieve; to bring out of oneself something unique, beautiful and meaningful from a personal place which touches others in a profound way. Now, while this material tends to be a bit on the melancholy side you must recognize it for what it is; candid artistic expression, this stuff is NOT contrived. And while the lyrics can be melancholy, they can at the same time be very uplifting. If you've ever seen Blue October perform live you know without question that Justin's music comes from his very heart and soul. Justin's performance and the music is so emotional and powerful that the audience is at times actually moved to tears, and I'm not talking about teenage girls. It is also plain and very nice to see that not just Justin but all of Blue October are very passionate about their music. There really is no other band in America like Blue October, they are an important band, and one we should consider a very welcome alternative to the vast sea of insignificant bands deemed as acceptable listening by the mainstream powers that be. Finally, while lyrically this album may be somewhat avant-garde it is also very accessible and in the end very enjoyable to listen to. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT pass this one by.

3 out of 5 stars Some good, some bad.......2007-05-28

There are some really good songs on this cd ("calling you" is my favorite), but other songs aren't that great. if you're a fan of blue october, it would be good to add to your collection, but if you like just a few of their songs, it would be better to buy them individualy online.

5 out of 5 stars Great addition to any lyrical collection.......2007-03-17

Honestly. If you are looking for a album that captures the ups and downs of any real love filled relationship. This is your remedy. Plus did I mention that Justin has put together some very catchy rythems, and a musical master piece. This album isn't for the shallow type. But with songs like Calling You, and Inner Glow really capture some good feelings in life. And then you have songs like Chameleon Biy and Amazing that dictate imperfections of any person with a dysfuntional social life. All in all. A album you won't ever forget. No matter what parts of it you take from it. There is something here for everyone.
America - History: Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • All the "America" hits you love
  • America, here we come
  • Interesting story behind the art for this record (and other albums)
  • Good in the beginning and then it headed down.
  • Like classic rock? You need to own this album.....
 America - History: Greatest Hits
America
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B000002KHS
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. A Horse With No Name
  2. I Need You
  3. Sandman
  4. Ventura Highway
  5. Don't Cross The River
  6. Only In Your Heart
  7. Muskrat Love
  8. Tin Man
  9. Lonely People
  10. Sister Golden Hair
  11. Daisy Jane
  12. Woman Tonight

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This is about as treacly as pop can get, yet something about it endears and endures. Forget the Neil Youngish banality of "Horse with No Name." The best America songs feature a delicate yet intricate interplay of acoustic guitars that creates a tableau for sweeter-than-sweet vocalese. Just try not to sing along to "Ventura Highway" or "Sister Golden Hair." Try not to be suckered into sentimental reminiscence when listening to "I Need You" or the superb "Daisy Jane." And if your heart hardens when listening to the low-key lope of the "Muskrat Love," you must be cold-blooded. --Tod Nelson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars All the "America" hits you love.......2007-03-19

I had first bought the "Here and Now" hoping to hear the original recordings, but was slightly disappointed that on that CD the older songs were live performances only. If you want their hits as you remember hearing them on the radio or your old album that may be trashed, this is the CD for you.

4 out of 5 stars America, here we come.......2006-10-22

It's funny to think the band isn't really from America. You'll find that out when you read the band history inside the cover. Though the album is short, it's filled with entirely listenable songs from the 70's. Soft rock at its best. Sometimes moody, often times just easy listening.

Often sounding a lot like Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, America manages to escape the similarities with plenty of hits and beautifully-written melodies that never seem to grow old. Though a very short disc, America: History- Greatest Hits is a good buy. You'll be sure to recognize more than a few songs on here, I'm sure.

4 out of 5 stars Interesting story behind the art for this record (and other albums).......2006-07-19

Yes, it's true; Phil Hartman (known as a Saturday Night Live alumnus and "Bill McNeal" from Newsradio) drew/painted/designed the artwork for this album!

Phil also designed the Crosby Stills & Nash logo, the Poco's 1978 album art for "Legend", and Firesign Theatre's album art for "The Fighting Clowns".

From one artist to another: Rest in Peace, Phil.

2 out of 5 stars Good in the beginning and then it headed down........2006-05-10

The problem with America was that started out great. The first album was fresh and different from everything. Three young boys and accoustic quitars was a song all it own. "Horse with no name" and "SandMan", was what pave the way for them. The problem was that each album after that they got farther away from their roots and into the middle of mainstream pop. They should of left "Muskrat Love." to the Captain and Tennille.

This album does a fine job of showing their career from beginning to end. The problem was that there was their first two albums, ( America and Venture Highway) and there was their others.

My recommandation would be to pick up the first 2 and leave this for the die hard fans.

4 out of 5 stars Like classic rock? You need to own this album............2006-01-31

I'm 23 years old. I love classic rock. I listened to the radio in the 80s with my dad everytime we went fishing. i knew these songs when i was like 8. if you like classic rock and timeless songs that shaped american music you need this album.

here is my top five:
1. Sister Golden Hair
2. Lonely People
3. Sandman
4. Tin Man
5. Ventura Highway

This cd is soooo worth 11 bucks. press "add to cart" now!
Natural History: The Very Best of Talk Talk
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 Natural History: The Very Best of Talk Talk
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ASIN: B000002UWE
Release Date: 1990-10-16

Tracks:

  1. Today
  2. Talk Talk
  3. My Foolish Friend
  4. Such A Shame
  5. Dum Dum Girl
  6. It's My Life
  7. Give It Up
  8. Living In Another World
  9. Life's What You Make It
  10. Happiness Is Easy
  11. I Believe In You
  12. Desire
  13. Life's What You Make It (Live)
  14. Tomorrow's Started (Live)

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Who would have imagined that the missing link between Miles Davis and Portishead would be a pasty Brit band whose synth-driven hits show up from time to time on rock-of-the-'80s collections? For those only familiar with MTV hits like "Talk Talk" and "It's My Life," this compilation is the beginning of a revelation. Talk Talk mastermind Mark Hollis is an eccentric genius whose hook-laden hits hide an equally satisfying catalog of art-rock experimentation. As Talk Talk evolved, Hollis (opting for a cut-up technique that anticipated the Pro-Tools revolution) ditched synth-pop and produced some of the most sublime late-night records ever. Think Stevie Winwood tranquilized by listening to too much Blue Nile and you start to get the picture. But fair warning: buy this album, and there's a good chance you'll end up purchasing the whole catalog. --Bill Forman

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Evolution: Pop Gets Artsy.......2007-02-16

This compilation is a wonderful introduction to Talk Talk. In fact, it's a wonderful compilation, period. It allows the listener to clearly feel the way in which the band evolved from purveyors of standard-issue synth-pop to more art-oriented musicians. By not screwing up the chronology, the set has a wonderful sense of flow that makes the experience all the more wonderful.

And the music is great, too. The early material is poppy fare that's quite in tune with the times. "Today" and "Talk Talk" are sing-along ditties that anyone with a sense of fun can instantly appreciate. The next few tracks possess a slight moodiness that serve as a precursor for the ambient sensibilities that are to come. Then, we get the hit "It's My Life." It's the apex of their pop sensibilities, as far as I'm concerned. You can't top that track. It's impossible.

As such, the music changes direction following that song. "Life's What You Make It," despite its popularity, is still a bit of a plodder. "Happiness is Easy," despite its kids chorus, is artier than most of the material that preceded it. And then things get even more abstract. "I Believe In You" is beautiful, as is "Desire." However, these tracks inhabit a totally different plane than the first tracks on CD. These are mood pieces, intended to establish an atmosphere rather than make the day-glo kiddies dance. Hollis is still there to provide insight, but he's merely adding colours to a picture as opposed to telling a story.

And then there are the two live tracks. That's the way to make a compilation: Chronologically-arranged studio tracks with some live stuff tacked at the end. I don't care for "Life's What You Make It," so I could've done without it. But thankfully, the compilers decided to give us a miraculous version of "Tomorrow's Started." That track can move my soul like no other. It's a highlight, and a great closer.

Overall, this collection will appeal to a wide audience. The new wave kids will like the early stuff. Pretentious arty kids will like the latter material. Your average Joe will probably enjoy the whole thing, although he might get a bit bored at the end. That's okay, though; this is a great primer that present a great band. Sure, there are a few less-than-perfect tracks scattered about, but in the end, this CD has mass appeal and is totally worth purchasing.

4 out of 5 stars This Music Defines the 80's.......2007-01-22

I never heard of this band until recently and im a huge 80s fan but i was also born in the 80's. I must have missed these guys. As a reviewer said, they were a more 'obscure' band. I came across this CD as a recomendation and heard a bit of talk talk and bought it. The first thing I thought when I put this album in and started listening to it was this would be the CD you would want to play in the future if someone ever wanted to know what 80s music was like and the whole era itself. Its not just that but if you listen to the music and lyrics its more than just an 80s band. They actually have good songs and lyrics. My favorite tracks are Its my Life and Talk Talk. I recommend this CD to any fan of 80s music. They have a distinctive sound.

4 out of 5 stars Deeper than you might think.......2006-03-09

If you only remember Talk Talk from their MTV success days, you will be surprised by the range and depth of this record. I love "Today" and "It's My Life," they were great 80's synth-pop-dance tracks, the latter of course recently remade by No Doubt. The first half of this disc contains the more easily accessible material from the early albums, but from the very beginning one can see Talk Talk eager to break out of the synth-pop mold. As Talk Talk matured, their records became less pop-oriented, more textured and nuanced. There is a lot of great music here, none of it fitting into any preconceived mold of what pop music is supposed to be. Highly recommended

5 out of 5 stars music the way I remember it.......2006-01-30

These are some of the great songs from my college days, and since we're listening to digital music now rather than albums, the music is so much richer than what I remember. I'm glad I bought this one.

5 out of 5 stars Get to know Talk Talk.......2006-01-24

Once people get over the 80's shame, forever linked with gated snares and haircuts, they will hear clearly that some of the best and most innovative music was written in that era. Standing in the midst of this was Mark Hollis and Talk Talk. This band used the flavour of the 80's as a carrier for their well crafted hooks and heart wrenching melodies, sung with the honesty of Hollis to produce such classics as It's my Life and My foolish friend. Anybody who compares these songs to Duran Duran clearly isn't listening well enough. But Talk Talk didn't stop there. They went on to produce jazz influenced albums that started off with the masterpiece, Colours of spring, with backing by Steve Winwood, and towards more obtuse but critically acclaimed offerings such as Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stock. You really can't go wrong with Talk Talk except, as others have mentioned, you might end up buying the entire catalogue. Go for it. Enrich your soul.
History Never Repeats: The Best of Split Enz
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • If you're wondering Split Who? Start here.
  • A Poor Man's Squeeze
  • best Of The Boston Scene
  • Beware of "well written" reviews that say NOTHING!
  • Just awesome...
 History Never Repeats: The Best of Split Enz
Split Enz
Manufacturer: A&M
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ASIN: B000002GCZ
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. I Got You
  2. Hard Act To Follow
  3. Six Months In A Leaky Boat
  4. What's The Matter With You
  5. One Step Ahead
  6. I See Red
  7. Message To My Girl
  8. History Never Repeats
  9. I Hope I Never
  10. Dirty Creature
  11. Poor Boy

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If you're wondering Split Who? Start here........2007-04-06

What's with all these "new wave" reviews? Split Enz never belonged to any wave. University daze, mid 70's and what do I encounter? The most out there, incredibly hard rocking, deliberately off centre bunch of guys with one of the best songwriter/voice combinations ever. I'm talking about Split Enz, followers of no fad whatsoever (akin to the concept of trend-setter really, long gone by the time everyone gets to wherever they're at) and particularly about Tim Finn.

Split Enz was Tim's band, Neil came along a bit later, added significantly to the band (not that it was lacking without him) and then drifted off into pop-la-la-land as Crowded House. Tim never went down the pop route and Spilt Enz was his early tour de force.

This compilation is a superb introduction to the band, or a good "best of" to have in the car or whatever. As to whether the selected tracks really are the best, who cares? They're a great selection. You get some hard rocking stuff like "I see red", "I Got You" and "Shark Attack", some wonderful melodic pieces "Dirty Creature", "Pioneer/Six Months in a Leaky Boat", "Poor Boy", "Message to my Girl" and Neil's "I walk away" (you can hear Crowded House all through this one, played by the better band).

All in all I cannot recommend this highly enough as a starter/taster of one of the best and least known (outside of AU/NZ) bands around.

After you've listened to this a few times and gone "wow", you better get True Colours and any of the early albums and then you'll really know what you missed out on.

And you'll be thinking ... goddam, why isn't this band around now? Well, it isn't, but Tim and Neil are and their 2004 release "Everyone is Here" is sublime.

3 out of 5 stars A Poor Man's Squeeze.......2006-11-14

As I listened to this compilation, I couldn't help but notice that their pop sound was substantially akin to that of Squeeze. Unlike that band's singles compilation (45's and Under), this isn't hit after hit after hit. It's far too patchy, and moments of pop genius are interlaced with moments of vacous mediocrity.

I reckon that, if you like 80s pop music that's light on the synths, give these blokes a shot. Just be aware that you can get similar (and superior) fare from other bands (i.e., Squeeze).

P.S.

The band's earlier days, which according to the liner notes, were "adorably arty, wilfully experimental, and completely unfathomable to a mainstream audience," aren't covered in this collection. Sad; I might've been able to classify them as a poor man's Roxy Music as well.

5 out of 5 stars best Of The Boston Scene.......2006-07-08

Split Enz may be from down under, but they remind me of the 80's boston scene.
If you are a fan of the boston music scene then check out these amazing albums:
1) Surfer Rosa by The Pixies
2) Lyres Lyres by The Lyres
3) Low Rises by Baby Ray
4) Vs. by Mission Of Burma
5) Fig. 15 by The Human Sexual Response

5 out of 5 stars Beware of "well written" reviews that say NOTHING!.......2006-06-29

This is a fantastic collection and you probably already know that if you're looking to buy this CD. Contrary to what certain spotlight writers might suggest, "I Hope I Never" is an incredibly haunting, beautiful song. Tim Finn writes and sounds very little like Paul McCartney. In fact, I challenge anyone in the F.B.I. with a voice I.D. software program to find sufficient sonic connections between them! Furthermore, melodic songwriting is not the personal domain of The Beatles, who themselves were incredibly "derrivitive" (ie, Dylan, Motown artists, Elvis, Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, Ravi Shankar, British dancehall, etc). As influenced as the Finns might have been by The Beatles (who wasn't?!), Split Enz had their own distinctive sound. "True Colours" is a fine example of some of New Wave's best creative songwriting, innovative sounds and approach. What many often forget is that there was no definable New Wave formula. This left bands free to experiment as they wished under the "something new" category. Yes, this was way before college rock or indie music branded artists with marketable, definable sounds and image. Ah, those were the days my friend... Bands were doing their own thing in a spontaneous way that you just don't hear much of anymore. I got "True Colours" for Christmas that year and none of the other bands of that era sounded quite like them, apart from maybe Sparks or The Undertones. And if you still think Spit Enz were McCartney rip offs, try a comparison test between them and some of McCartney's New Wave efforts, such as "Getting Closer" off Wings Back to the Egg. I think it will be obivous that they aren't really on the same page. Listen for yourself and write your own review!

5 out of 5 stars Just awesome..........2005-10-16

It is really hard not to like Split Enz or Crowded House for that matter. (Even with their saturation on Aussie radio) I always liked Split Enz a bit more than Crowded House because it had more of a New Wave sound to it, and you can see on this compliation the band develop with more raw songs like History Never Repeats and I See Red to the more Crowded House sound with Message To My Girl. The songs are just well done no matter what, you can tell the Finn's were heavily influenced by The Beatles, and the result here is just solid.
The History Boys
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • bewitch by the boys snd their teachers.
  • A VERY Mixed Bag
  • See This Film & Buy This Soundtrack
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 The History Boys
Original Soundtrack
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ASIN: B000IU3XXS
Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

  1. Wish Me Luck (As You Wave Me Goodbye) -- Gracie Fields
  2. Blue Monday -- New Order
  3. This Charming Man -- The Smiths
  4. L'Accordeoniste -- Samuel Barnett & Richard Sission
  5. Mustapha Dance -- The Clash
  6. Bewitched -- Samuael Barnett & Richard Sission
  7. Never Stop (discotheque version) -- Echo & The Bunnymen
  8. A Forest -- The Cure
  9. Pepa's Got A Brand New Pigbag -- Pigbag
  10. Bye Bye Blackbird -- History Boys & Richard Sission
  11. Bewitched -- Rufus Wainwright
  12. Can't Get Used To Losing You -- The Beat
  13. Walk Out To Winter -- Aztec Camera
  14. 2000 Miles -- The Pretenders

Album Description

Musical companion to Fox Searchlight's film The History Boys based off of the Broadway phenomenon.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars bewitch by the boys snd their teachers........2007-05-12

Fun album, beautiful movie! I got the album just beacause i wanted to hear again and again "Bewitched"... the two versions.. love both!

2 out of 5 stars A VERY Mixed Bag.......2007-01-13

As a story, "The History Boys" makes for a pretty good play, and an artistically successful movie. Unfortunately, I'm reviewing the soundtrack, and that's another story entirely. The movie/play storyline takes place in the early `80s, so naturally, the lion's share of the soundtrack is extracted from that era. The band representations are good and at times, even surprising; you'd expect to see New Order, the Pretenders, Echo & the Bunnymen and the Clash in a mid-eighties period piece, but adding Aztec Camera ("Walk Out to Winter") and Pigbag ("Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag") are an inspired touch. While the band selections are spot-on, the tracks leave a bit to be desired; the Clash are represented here by the lame `dub' version of "Rock the Casbah", entitled "Mustapha Dance," and the Pretenders track is their Christmas tune, "2000 Miles." Worse, these recordings are interspersed with tired reproductions of Tin Pan Alley tunes, such as "Bewitched" (which appears twice) and "Bye Bye Blackbird." The result is, at best, uneven and inconsistent. If you love the movie, you'll enjoy the soundtrack. Otherwise, simply rent the DVD. C+ TOM RYAN

5 out of 5 stars See This Film & Buy This Soundtrack.......2007-01-03

Seeing this film was a real delight. It's not often in our superficial society that we get to see men have authentic conversations about sexual desires.
The music; I can't say enough about the music as it thrust me right back to my college days as a DJ with The Smiths, The Clash, Echo & The Bunnymen; it is awesome music appropos for the time and this story.
What a journey!

5 out of 5 stars JoJo in the Mitten.......2006-12-31

My first review after MANY purchases, but this CD inspired me to write. I saw the movie tonight and loved it! Came home to see if there was a soundtrack available and finding it so, purchased it immediately. I haven't listened to the whole thing through, but the samples provided enough to leave me wanting more....again and again. I am also delighted to see original songs included, as performed by the actors. That smilin' amazon box can't get here soon enough. An absolutely delicious movie and soundtrack. Well done and Cheers!
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Love The Oldes
  • Michael Jackson Lovers
  • Not bad but....
  • Definitely Makes History
  • HIStory Is Great
 HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
Michael Jackson
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0000029LG
Release Date: 1995-06-20

Tracks:

  1. Billie Jean
  2. The Way You Make Me Feel
  3. Black Or White
  4. Rock With You
  5. She's Out Of My Life
  6. Bad
  7. I Just Can't Stop Loving You
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  10. Beat It
  11. The Girl Is Mine
  12. Remember The Time
  13. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
  14. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
  15. Heal The World

Tracks:

  1. Scream
  2. They Don't Care About Us
  3. Stranger In Moscow
  4. This Time Around
  5. Earth Song
  6. D.S.
  7. Money
  8. Come Together
  9. You Are Not Alone
  10. Childhood (Theme From 'Free Willy 2')
  11. Tabloid Junkie
  12. 2 Bad
  13. History
  14. Little Susie
  15. Smile

Amazon.com

HIStory's 2 CDs (one hits, the other new) were Jackson's attempt to connect his glorious past to a dodgy present and--given it's commercial and artistic performance--cast a shadow on his future. Conceived as his formal coronation as the "King of Pop," HIStory's second disc instead presents Jackson as an epauletted, single-gloved Richard III. By turns paranoid, angry, bitter, sentimental, and, in one instance, possibly anti-Semitic, HIStory was less a collection of songs than a case history. A few tracks--mostly those produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis--are sleek, modern pop/soul, but too much of HIStory has the overblown vacuousness of a musician who knows his time is past, but is unsure as to how to react to the situation. --Steven Mirkin

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Love The Oldes.......2007-06-29

MJ the old school is stall the best. Disc 2 is on the scale of 1 so i could not give it a five star rateing. Swordsman II Sony PSOne Console

5 out of 5 stars Michael Jackson Lovers.......2007-06-27

If you're into M.K's latest and greates tunes, you will love this CD!! I listen to it a lot more then most of my cd that are collecting dust.

4 out of 5 stars Not bad but...........2007-02-20

How many times people have to pay for Michael Jackson greatest hits album? Come on this should have been a single disc album. I already bought all of his old albums! Anyway I review the new songs there.
I liked They Don't Care About Us, Stranger In Moscow, Earth Song, You Are Not Alone, Come Together, and Little Susie. They are all excellent tracks and I enjoyed them greatly. Scream, This Time Around, History, 2 Bad, and Smile are all average songs acceptable as filler
D.S., Money, Childhood , and Tabloid Junkie are very much junk.
Please Michael we all know you need privacy and tabloids are not treating you right and you had a "bad" childhood. I am sick and tired of hearing these type of songs over and over which are similar to old ones. So please stop nagging and make unique music

5 out of 5 stars Definitely Makes History.......2007-01-16

The title of the album is very appropriate. With the first CD giving us a blast from the past of amazing songs, and the second disk pulling us into the future. Many people have complained about the second disk, but I find that the songs on it are quite brilliant. The first song, Scream, is one of the most original songs of the nineties. It has a sound you won't find anywhere else, and the brother/sister duo mix their vocals extremely well. The second track, They Dont Really Care About Us, is so passionate and stimulating. You almost can't help turning up the volume. Stranger in Moscow is one of the most beautiful songs MJ's written, and its production is top notch. Earth Song is THE most beautiful song he's done, and it has a feel that gives you goosebumps. Overall, the album is one of the best I've heard. Some people critisize it for being too angry, but the anger gives the songs a passion and a depth that other artists lack. Its definitely worth the money for this deep and interesting work of art.

5 out of 5 stars HIStory Is Great.......2006-12-27

The media has attacked this album since day one! Why? Well, the reason is that this album is viciously attacking the media! After they tried to destroy Mr. Jackson with the FAL$E 1993 Allegations. This is Michael's most heart-felt album & definitely one of my favorites. The album still sold 18 Million Copies (36 Million Disks) worldwide.

This album mixes anger for injustice, racial equality, saving the planet and love. It is a truly wonderful album & Mike expands his musical abilities by producing the whole album and playing most of the instruments on the album.

Favorite Track - "Scream" feat. Janet Jackson

Least Favorite Track - "Little Susie"
Our Kind Of Soul
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great renditions of some soul standards
  • Gettin Back to the Basics
  • Timeless, Ageless, Music
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  • 'Used ta be my girl' gets my vote for worst song of all time!
 Our Kind Of Soul
Daryl Hall & John Oates , and Hall & Oates
Manufacturer: U-Watch Records
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ASIN: B0002M6AO6
Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

  1. Let Love Take Control
  2. Standing In The Shadows Of Love
  3. I'll Be Around
  4. Used To Be My Girl
  5. Soul Violins
  6. I Can Dream About You
  7. Don't Turn Your Back On Me Baby
  8. Fading Away
  9. Neither One Of Us
  10. After The Dance
  11. Rock Steady
  12. Love (TKO)
  13. What You See Is What You Get
  14. Can't Get Enough Of Your Love
  15. You Are Everything
  16. I'm Still In Love With You
  17. Ooh Child

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Our Kind of Soul, the follow-up to 2003's VH1-propelled Do It for Love, is mostly a can't-miss proposition: Daryl Hall's smooth, expressive voice, synonymous with the Philly soul sound, is so well suited to this material that it feels shrink-wrapped overtop. "Can't Get Enough of Your Love," the Barry White classic, is given a breezy makeover (and, maybe more impressively considering that most artists wouldn't touch it, not mangled); Teddy Pendergrass' "Love TKO" is dusted off and tinkered with till it takes on a signature H&O sound; and "After the Dance," one of Marvin Gaye's most cryptic compositions, comes across like a solved mystery--there's a gentleness and a reverie in the reading will prompt thoughtful listeners to return to it more than a few times. That said, a couple of these covers--the O'Jays "Used to Be My Girl" and Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady"--seem cursory, and the duo can count on a cranky contingent decrying their lack of fresh material. But the strength of three songs introduced here should keep them at bay. First track "Let Love Take Control" gutsily and convincingly glides into Four Tops' "Standing in the Shadows of Love," "Soul Violins" strikes notes at once heartfelt and spontaneous, and "Don't Turn Your Back" has the classic Hall & Oates marks of their-kind-of-soul songs like "Out of Touch." --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great renditions of some soul standards.......2007-07-29

This is a great album, well sung, well produced. Good choice of songs. These guys are aging like a fine wine - just getting better and better.

5 out of 5 stars Gettin Back to the Basics.......2007-05-26

This is their best work in a long time. They recorded a lot of classic soul songs. What makes this collection so unique is they recorded them close to how the songs were originally written. They use acoustic guitars and violins. Of course they put the classic H&O style. In many cases their version is better than the original.

There are a couple of new songs on the CD also. I like those also. I notice the boys are getting back to their roots the older they get. I would give this CD a 10 out of 10. With the best song being Soul Violins. If you like soul music this is a must for your collection.

The more I listen to this CD the more I like it! There is nothing better than sweet soul music done with acoustic instruments. I started reading the cover and found the CD was recorded in 5 weeks at Daryl's home in the Bahamas!

The background vocals are amazing. I just love the way they harmonize with each other. Daryl still has his pipes and can still hit those really high notes. He does a great rendition of the Al Green classic "Still in Love".

I heard an interview with John Oates one time were he said "he brings a certain shortness to the group". I think he is selling himself short! (Ha I made a pun) His rendition of "Ooh Child" is remarkable. It's like the song was written for him.

I noticed that on many of the songs some of the lyrics and the key were changed. At first I had a problem with this, because I am used to hearing the songs done a certain way. I get it now! They took these classic R&B songs and made them Hall & Oates songs. This was done intentionally and I have to say it works.

5 out of 5 stars Timeless, Ageless, Music.......2007-05-12

When I heard #3 played on the radio, I looked everywhere for the CD. I recognized D.Hall's voice right away. This is MUSIC,timeless, ageless talent and style. Thank you AMAZON.com and Thanks to Hall and Oates.

Call me!

5 out of 5 stars Daryl Still knows what Soul is all about. .......2007-04-25

Hall and Oats were one of the only Blue Eye Soul groups I believed understood what soul is about. Over the years I haven't heard much from them. I just happen to catch the concert on tv, it looked like it was at some big bar in the suburbs at first. But I understand it was in the Bahama's.
I was very delighted to hear that Daryl Hall still can sing. The songs were not songs from their music but covers of various R&B songs from people such as Gladys Knght and the O'Jays and the Four Tops. and one or two newer original songs. Whoever said their version of the O'Jays, She Use to Be My Girl was the worst song he ever heard must not of listened to any of the 10,000 cd's he has. It was fine, I get nervous when people sing covers of great R&B songs. Most do it pretty horrendously. Not Daryl Hall even 34 years later the man can still sing and he does a very good job singing that song. Surprisingly he took on sacred cows like Neither One of Us, by Gladys Knight and he was excellent. He did not try to over sing Gladys, he made the song his own. He sang Rock Steady like he has been singing it all of his life.
Same with Marvin Gaye's song.
Again I will say Hall and Oates were the only Blue Eye Soul group particulary Daryl Hall who knows what soul is about and that is why they were able to tackle songs most singers would sound foolish singing. This CD proves it.

1 out of 5 stars 'Used ta be my girl' gets my vote for worst song of all time!.......2007-03-13

I consider myself a music expert or something close to it. I own close to 10,000 albums. I say this because I hope that you will listen to some very good advice. Do not buy this album. Do not borrow it from the library. If you see it in the record store, look away as fast as you can. 'She used to be my girl' is the WORST song I have ever heard. That is taking into consideration all of the generic bubblegum pop, 80's hair metal, disco, and rock blands that I have had the misfortune to hear. To describe it as infinitely dreadful would be giving it too much credit. 'The O'Jays' should be ashamed and embarrassed that they are responsible for this miserable catastrophe of a 'song.' Daryl Hall & John Oates simply take 'worst' to a whole new low. Absolutely horrible! Hearing this song is like being forced to eat cow dung while suspended by your toe nails above a steaming pit of molten lead. Please, do not buy this album! (Rating: No stars whatsoever!)
The History of Rock
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Classic Kid Rock
  • Buy the PA Explicit Edition!
  • GREAT FOLLOW UP TO DWAC!
  • Kid Rock's Greatest Hits
  • Kid Rock's Greatest Hits
 The History of Rock
Kid Rock
Manufacturer: Lava
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TCPN
Release Date: 2000-05-30

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. American Bad Ass
  3. Prodigal Son
  4. Paid
  5. Early Mornin' Pimp - (featuring Joe C./Tino)
  6. Dark & Grey
  7. 3 Sheets To The Wind (What's My Name)
  8. Abortion
  9. I Wanna Go Back
  10. Ya' Keep On
  11. F**k That
  12. F**k You Blind
  13. Born 2 Be A Hick
  14. My Oedipus Complex - (featuring Twisted Brown Trucker)

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The History of Rock arrives as the sort of superstardom-celebrating release that can buy a hot-selling artist time. (Think, say, G N' R Lies.) After 8 million (and counting) sales of 1998's Devil Without a Cause, the trailer-rockin' rapper is out to remind the world that it hardly started there. Mostly drawn, and often retooled, from his out-of-print Polyfuze Method and Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp, these tracks display a "funky country hick" already on point with his knowing, hardheaded combo of old-school beats and classic-rock guitars. An "American Bad Ass" for sure, but also an artist who could come only from America, Kid Rock brings the noise--not to mention the bread and the circus. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Classic Kid Rock.......2006-04-01

This CD is all of kid's best songs from his 1993 Polyfuze Method and the 1996 release E.M.S.P. Here's my review of all the songs:
1. N/A
2. American Bad Ass- probaly the best song on this CD. This is a mix of hard rock and some hip-hop 11/10
3. Prodigal Son- This song is alright. It contains alot of rock/soft rock. 9/10
4. Paid- This song is really good. It's alot of bounce style rap. 9.5/10
5. Early Mornin Stoned Pimp- A classic Kid Rock song. It's slow funk rap. Probaly the 2nd best song. 10/10
6. Dark & Grey- This song is all hard rock. It's alright, not my favorite though. 8.5/10
7. 3 sheets 2 the wind- A old-school rap song. Kid goes along with the flow real well in this song. 10/10
8. Abortion- This song isn't really what the title sounds like. It's a slow rock type song. 8/10
9. I Wanna Go Back- Alot of people don't like this song. I think it's great. It's all rap. 9/10
10. Ya' Keep On- Similar to "I Wanna Go Back". Once again a classic Kid song. Very nice beat. 10/10
11. F*#k That- Great rap/rock song. 3rd best on the CD. 9.5/10
12. F!!k U Blind- Very explicit lyrics. Nice beat though. 9/10
13. Born 2 Be A Hick- Hilarious rap song but a little banjo type theme 2 it. 8.5/10
14. My Oedipus Complex- This song doesn't relate to the title really. A good song that is slow rap but contains a rock type chorus. 10/10
There you have it. Hopefully you'll find my review helpful and get this Kid Rock CD.

3 out of 5 stars Buy the PA Explicit Edition!.......2005-10-21

The reasons I got this CD edited are as follows:

1) My mom hates PA CD's and would REALLY hate the Kid.

2) The editing on Kid's CD "Cocky" was very impressive.

OK, quite frankly, the editing on this CD sucks. I still say that "Cocky" is actually better edited, but this CD IS NOT! Most of the songs are KILLED.

For example, "EMSP" is something like:

"I'm the mufinerkthin gijklvfu ergjeeg hoge Early Morning Stoned... Pimp."

"EMSP" and "American Bad A**" got the worst of it. I heard the uncut "American" first, and loved it. It felt strange to have almost all of it slaughtered. This CD would get a four, IF IT WERE UN-EDITED! But, half of the time, it sounds like Kid's just speaking gibberish. I don't know if I should be appalled or honored by how much the editors wanted to remain true to the album. They'd obviously rather screw up the ENTIRE CD just so fragments of crude phrases are in there.

For example, in the original "American", Kid says "And you can suck my ****", but in this one, a girl replaces him, saying "Radio Edit". The edit of "Cowboy" made the phrase sound good; it sounded like a mockery of how his songs are butchered before making it to the radio, but in this case, it just sounds stupid.

Also, if you use an iPod Shuffle, heh, keep this album off of it. Normally, you could fit about 100 3:50 songs on it, but some of these songs are worth two or three songs ("Prodigal Son" is about 6.5 minutes, "EMSP" is about 7.5 minutes, and "My Oedipus Complex" is 8.5 minutes!).

Speaking of "Oedipus", don't be turned off by the title. It is not a dirty song about marrying is mom or some crap like that. It's about his grudge against his dad for being an awful father. Then, at the end, he sings his father's side of it ("I always loved you! I always cared for you! Just never wanted you to go through what I've been through! I tried to raise my ****ing family just the best I know, and now I'm hated like the devil and for why I don't know!")

I thought, buying this CD, that "American" would be the only really good song. I bought the CD because the song's titles sounded punk (which was the mood I was in), and I already loved "American", but I was pleasantly surprised: "Dark and Grey", "American", "My Oedipus Complex", and "F**k That" (Which was killed in editing; the word "f**k" is replaced by a strange sound effect that makes it sound stupid) are, 'ow you say... AWESOME!!!!!! "Oedipus" is VERY addicting!

In summary, buy the PA version of this CD; it's worth 4+ stars! This one is three because of the sucky editing. Also, everyone says this is Kid's worst CD, so, if it is, I CAN'T WAIT to hear his best!

P.S. During "Ya' Keep On", Kid says "I'm like Moses, but the mike's my staff! Laying down them 10 commandments: 'Thou shall not dis the Rock... D@mn it!" For some reason... this always makes me laugh out loud, or become so filled with punk rock energy that I LOL, but, either way, the line is golden.

5 out of 5 stars GREAT FOLLOW UP TO DWAC!.......2005-08-06

WO! Kid does have some hits up his sleeve. AMerican Bad A** was great but this album goes really deep into his earlier stuff from albums like Early Morning Stoned Pimp and Polyfuse Method. I don't have those CDs yet but i plan on getting them. The album History of Rock deserves a round of applause from fans and a kick in the face to his dad and anyone else who doesn't already support him.

Number 14-My Oedipus Complex: this has a title that would make you think he did his mom but it's more about him hating his father. great lyrics

2 best songs-Abortion & Prodigal Son

2 worst Songs- born 2 b a hick & i wanna go back

4 out of 5 stars Kid Rock's Greatest Hits.......2005-07-07

First of all this CD rocks, second it's kind of like a greatest hits since it has some of his song from his earlier albums.The songs on here rule!!!!Here are the tracks:
2.American Bad A$$: Probaly the best song on the CD,Awesome chorus.
3.Prodigal Son: A good song.This was from The Polyfuze Method, kid's 2nd album.
4.Paid:An Old School Rap Song that has a Great Beat.
5.Early Morning Stoned Pimp:An awesome rap song featuring Joe C and Tino.This was from the album E.M.S.P. that Kid Rock fixed up a little.
6.Dark and Grey: A hard rock song that's pretty good.
7.3 sheets to the wind:This is a alright song that is kinda old school hip hop.
8.Abortion:Pretty Good Song That's Kind Of A Soft Rap
9.I Wanna go:a sweet rap song that's from E.M.S.P.
10.Ya' keep On:A good song similar to I Wanna Go Back.This Is from the album E.M.S.P. too.
11.F-ck That: A sweet rock/rap song with a good chorus.
12.Born 2 B A Hick:A hillbilly with a funny chorus.
13.My Odeipus Complex:A cool song that's like a mix between slow rap and metal.

4 out of 5 stars Kid Rock's Greatest Hits.......2005-07-07

First of all this CD rocks, second it's kind of like a greatest hits since it has some of his song from his earlier albums.The songs on here rule!!!!Here are the tracks:
2.American Bad A$$: Probaly the best song on the CD,Awesome chorus.
3.Prodigal Son: A good song.This was from The Polyfuze Method, kid's 2nd album.
4.Paid:An Old School Rap Song that has a Great Beat.This is from E.M.S.P.
5.Early Morning Stoned Pimp:An awesome rap song featuring Joe C and Tino.This was from the album E.M.S.P. that Kid Rock fixed up a little.
6.Dark and Grey: A hard rock song that's pretty good.
7.3 sheets to the wind:This is a alright song that is kinda old school hip hop.This song is originally from The Polyfuze Method.
8.Abortion:Pretty Good Song That's Kind Of A Soft Rap
9.I Wanna go:a sweet rap song that's from E.M.S.P.
10.Ya' keep On:A good song similar to I Wanna Go Back.This Is from the album E.M.S.P. too.
11.F-ck That: A sweet rock/rap song with a good chorus.
12.Born 2 B A Hick:A hillbilly rap with a funny chorus.
13.My Odeipus Complex:A cool song that's like a mix between slow rap and metal.

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