The Church Within

The Church Within

Track Listings

1. To Protect and to Serve

2. Field of Hours

3. Streamlined

4. Blind Lightning

5. Neatz Brigade

6. World Apart

7. Skybone

8. Streetside

9. Climate of Despair

10. Mourning

11. Touch of Everything

12. Decimation

13. Living Rain

The Church Within,Obsessed,Sony,Doom Metal,Heavy Metal,Popular Music,Rock,Stoner Metal

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Charged With Disregard

GUESS I AM IN MINORITY ON THIS ONE...

The Obsessed - 'The Church Within' (Columbia)

one of the best rock albums of 1994... and Wino's best work

essential wino

The Church Within
The Obsessed
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music
Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000008J2V
Release Date: 1994-03-01

Tracks:

To Protect and to Serve
Field of Hours
Streamlined
Blind Lightning
Neatz Brigade
World Apart
Skybone
Streetside
Climate of Despair
Mourning
Touch of Everything
Decimation
Living Rain

Customer Reviews:

Charged With Disregard.......2005-09-15

I'm not sure I could site a particular favorite from The Obsessed. I've been listening to one or the other of Wino's drug guzzling bands since the mid 1980s, and even though I'd choose Spirit Caravan as the most productive and 'alive', if you like his style, than any band the guy's involved with has that inimitable sound and feel; downpouring riffs and solo blazin' spirituality. Definitely needs to experienced live!

"The Church Within" was supposed to be that big break; getting signed to a major label, touring with White Zombie ...that is until label support fell through, leaving the band stranded and in debt. That aside, the recording itself is awesome. Although released by a major label, there was no diluting of sound or substance. Some of the material found on it was written several years prior to the The Church Within release, and serves as a lasting monument to Wino's early songwriting craft.

For those of you who may be newcomers to Wino's bands(The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan, Place of Skulls, The Hidden Hand)and have discovered the most recent, The Hidden Hand, you'll find similar warnings in earlier lyrics:
"By the power Big Brother has vested
Your decisions must be honest and true
Your courage and your faith will be tested
Our children's futures are resting with you"
(To Protect and To Serve)

"Lunar Womb," and the S/T are also recommended if like this one, and especially the double vinyl version of The Obsessed compilation, "Incarnate," which includes several demo recordings and other material from The Church Within era lineup.

GUESS I AM IN MINORITY ON THIS ONE..........2005-07-19

dont get me wrong,this is a solid release with excellent songwriting and musicianship - i just feel that it isnt quite heavy enough (for my tastes).i prefer the earlier Obsessed releases,and Spirit Caravan.
dont know if this was due to being on a major label (columbia),but it just doesnt have the crunch that i need....

The Obsessed - 'The Church Within' (Columbia).......2005-03-27

Most fans would probably agree that this,the band's third effort is their best CD.The only way I even found out about this stoner metal outfit is the fact that Spirit Caravan's Scott 'Wino' Weinrock was once involved with them.The Obsessed has been influenced to some degree by the likes of White Zombie,Pink Fairies,Motorhead,L7 and Black Flag.With a list like that,I knew I had to hunt down a copy of this disc.I liked what I heard.Tunes I found most enlightening were "Climate Of Despair","Skybone",the doomish "Mourning","Blind Lightning" and "Decimation".Should appeal to fans of Sleep,Nebula,Soil and possibly Monster Magnet and Candlemass.

one of the best rock albums of 1994... and Wino's best work.......2004-07-31

Most fans of The Obsessed will probably agree that not only is this their best album, but out of all of the bands & projects that Wino has been involved with over the past 20 years, these are probably his finest recordings. this is the last incarnation of Wino's band that originally formed in the early 80's. when Wino started The Obsessed, they were only together for a few years, before he broke up the band to join Saint Vitus as their singer (he only played guitar and lent his songwriting skills to a few of their songs). in 1990, he reformed The Obsessed with a new bassist and drummer, and put out the 1991 Lunar Womb album on Hellhound records which is now extremely rare and out of print (but is scheduled for re-release early next year on Meteor City records). he then recruited yet another new bassist, and a few years later issued The Church Within, their last album and ironically, distributed by Columbia records. this album is a truly great slab of raw, solid, meaty, rock power. there's some great playing by all members, but especially some inspiring guitar work and vocals by the legendary Wino. this album has been out of print for the past few years, with no tentative plans of being re-issued, so if you happen to come across this gem either on E-Bay, on Amazon, or at a used music store, do not hesitate to pick it up. you will not regret it.

essential wino.......2003-09-28

this is a ride from start to finish. good sony/columbia production. the album rocks ,no clunkers on this one . heavy intensity through out.guitarwork is a++ , vocals great as well. a little more dark than the spirit caravan stuff. awsome album. i just wish i could get my hands on the lunar womb album released before this one. buy this cd!

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Beautiful Victor Herbert
Beautiful Victor Herbert
Beautiful Victor Herbert

Victor Herbert: The American Girl

Manufacturer: Arabesque Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Classical | Imports | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B000000T6L
Release Date: 1992-10-26

Tracks:

The American Girl Two-Step
The Princess Pat (Sels)
The Dream Girl (Sels)
Natoma (Sels)
A Kiss In The Dark from Orange Blossoms
A Love Sonnet
Inauguration March

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Victor Herbert.......1999-05-19

This recording (Arabesque Z6561) is one of three CD recordings of Victor Herbert's music by Don Hunsberger and the Eastman School of music produced in the early 1980's. (The others are Arabesque Z6529 and Z6547) All are superbly recorded using the original orchestra arrangements from a composer who was gifted in the art of orchestration. We get a sampling of marches, selections from operettas, humor songs, and a selection from his opera Natoma. Teresa Ringholt sings with the orchestra on a few songs and her sweet soprano voice is perfect for the part. We need more of Victor Herbert's beautiful music to be discovered and performed in the way Herbert intended it to be performed. The authenic Victor Herbert may be the next discovery in the same way the authenic Scott Joplin has been discovered by the public.

Beautiful Victor Herbert.......1999-05-19

This (Arabesque Z6561) is one of three CD recordings of Victor Herbert's music by Don Hunsberger and the Eastman School of music produced in the early 1980's. (The others are Arabesque Z6529 and Z6547) All are superbly recorded using the original orchestra arrangements from a composer who was gifted in the art of orchestration. We get a sampling of marches, selections from operettas, humor songs, and a selection from his opera Natoma. Teresa Ringholt sings with the orchestra on a few songs and her sweet soprano voice is perfect for the part. We need more of Victor Herbert's beautiful music to be discoivered and performed in the way Herbert intended it to be performed. The authenic Victor Herbert may be the next discovery in the same way the authenic Scott Joplin has been discovered by the public.

Beautiful Victor Herbert.......1999-05-19

Separation of Church and Hate (Audio CD)

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Separation of Church and Hate (Audio CD)

Manufacturer: Silber Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000AMCTJI

Product Description

Clang Quartet, the Separation of Church & Hate, 9 tracks

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One Light at a Time
Dana Agnellini
Manufacturer: Silver Lining Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA2LZU
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

Family Man
Heaven Knows
These Changes
When Will I Align
One Light at at Time
Miracles
Nothin But Love
Thunder Hill
I Am Enough
You Know Everything
One Light at a Time

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Shout to the King
Various Artists
Manufacturer: GraceGrown Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CADNN4
Release Date: 2002-01-22

Tracks:

Lord Most High
Shout to the King
All I Want to Do Is Worship You
I Love Your Name
Further
Rest
Glory to the Lamb
Behold the Lamb
Let's Worship
You Are Good to Me
I Want to Be More Like Jesus
I Worship You, Jesus
Just Give Me Jesus
To the Lamb

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A FANTASTIC RECORDING
Fantastic Avant Garde!

Rorem: Organ Works

Manufacturer: Delos Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000006WZ
Release Date: 1992-12-11

Tracks:

A Quaker Reader: First-Day Thoughts
A Quaker Reader: Mary Dyer Did Hand As A Flag...
A Quaker Reader: Evidence Of Things Not Seen
A Quaker Reader: There Is A Spirit That Delights To Do No Evil
A Quaker Reader: The World Of Silence
A Quaker Reader: Bewitching Attire Of The Most Charming Simplicity...
A Quaker Reader: A Secret Power
A Quaker Reader: No Darkness At All...
A Quaker Reader: One Sigh Rightly Begotten
A Quaker Reader: Return Home To Within
A Quaker Reader: Ocean Of Light
Views From The Oldest House: Sunrise On Sunset Hill
Views From The Oldest House: Elms
Views From The Oldest House: The Nest In Old North Church
Views From The Oldest House: Spires
Views From The Oldest House: Rain Over The Quaker Graveyard
Views From The Oldest House: Sunday Night

Customer Reviews:

A FANTASTIC RECORDING.......2005-07-02

Top notch music played impeccably by one of the 20th century's greatest organists. Highly recommended to add to your Rorem collection, or as an introduction.

I would have to disagree with another reviewer who finds "Views from the Oldest House" inferior. It's just different. Unless slightly more accessible is inferior.

I would have to agree that the organ isn't all that satisfying. It's rather brittle to the point of not musical, in addition to what the other reviewer said. However, it certainly has clarity, if you want to study the score, and certainly Crozier does a good job overcoming the instrument's restraints.

I also would give the recording five stars, except for the organ. Five stars for the performance, though!

Fantastic Avant Garde!.......2004-03-08

This CD is such a delight!

Ned Rorem is one of America's foremost contemporary classical composers. This compact disc displays his most spiritual and mystical work: "A Quaker Reader," wich teaches us great lessons in the Anglo-American spirituality of the Quakers. The music though is not in Quaker style. It's in Ned Rorem style, that is to say a great and ellaborate world of sounds, simplistic as well as highly complex. Titles such as: "A Secret Power" and "Mary Dyer did hang as a flag" reveal to us that Rorem had something diffrent to tell than most other composers.
The latter is a very strange piece of music wich tells the story of a Quaker who is hung on the gallows. The tundering reverbs in the pedals illustrate the spastic shaking of the feet of Mary Dyer (what an idea!).

The second work that can be heard is "Views from the Eldest house". Though somewhat inferior in comparison to "A Quaker Reader", it are some nice paintings of the setting of the rural American country life.

Catherine Crozier has a great and almost perfect way of performing. Every note is hit with an exact ammount of precision. Although Crozier has long passed her seventies, she plays like a bazooka! There's not a passage that's to agressive for her, nor a passage where she laks in overall balance.

It would have rated this CD with 5 stars if it weren't for the lousy organ itself. The music gets much to flat, crushing the entire imagination of the listener. Sounds drown in themselves and other chords, chamades are to much on the foreground and don't even get me started about the Pedal-organ! it is way to soft to compete with the music on the manuals (no 32's!).

I still think you should buy this CD. Just imagine Crozier playing on an Aeolian-Skinner or a Fisk organ instead of a Moller organ....

New Songs, Vol. 1
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New Songs, Vol. 1
Times Square Band
Manufacturer: Times Square
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0007L7X52
Release Date: 2001-04-03

Tracks:

A New Song - Victoria Griffin
Praise The Lord - Todd Williams
Just One Word - Neil Rhodes/Carter Conlon/Jukka Palonen
Jesus, You Are Worthy - Rafael Ruppert
But By Fath In Jesus Christ - Todd Williams
The Name Of The Lord Our God - Teresa Conlon
I'm So Happy - Sarahi Negron/Wes Carr
Hallelujah, Salvation And Glory - Marc Hogi
I Praise You Lord - Sabrina Gonzales/Rafael Ruppert
I Give You Glory - Rance Greene
Clean Healing Water - Carter Conlon
I Love You Jesus - Carter Conlon
As It Pleases You - Victoria Griffin

Product Description

1.A new song 2.praise the lord 3. Just one word 4.Jesus, you are worthy 5. but by faith in Jesus Christ 6. the name of the lord our god 7. I'm so happy 8. Hallelujah, salvation and glory 9. I praise you lord 10. I give you Glory/te doy la gloria 11. clean healing water 12. I love you Jesus 13. As it pleases You.

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