Rock of Faith [Import]

Rock of Faith [Import]

Track Listings

1. Mondrago

2. Rock of Faith

3. New Day

4. I've Come to Take You Home

5. Who Will Light a Candle?

6. Nothong's Gonna Stand in Our Way

7. Altro Mondo [Instrumental]

8. I Believe in You

9. Take Me to the Waterline

10. I Lay Down

11. When You Were Young

12. Cold Comfort [Llive] [*]

13. God Only Knows [Live][*]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese edition of the prog-rock veteran's 2003 solo album has earlier release (German 2-17-03) & two bonus tracks, 'Cold Comfort' & 'God Only Knows'. Avalon.

Tracks:

Had To Cry Today
Can't Find My Way Home
Well All Right
Presence Of The Lord
Sea Of Joy
Do What You Like

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The short-lived classic-rock supergroup Blind Faith's sole album has aged remarkably well. In 1969, Blind Faith fused the psychedelic blues of Eric Clapton and the soulful vocals and keyboards of Steve Winwood with the polyrhythmic, Afrocentric leanings of drummer Ginger Baker. "Can't Find My Way Home" is one of the hippie era's most lyrically poignant, sonically subtle tunes. The record has a lot of surprises; "Presence of the Lord" is rousing and melancholy at the same time, while the way the bass and guitar double-team on the introductory melodic line to "Had to Cry Today" makes a hard-rock cliché fresh again. The 10-minute drum solo on "Do What You Like" is pretty good as 10-minute drum solos go. This 2000 reissue of the album omits the unreleased jams and mixes that fill the second disc of the deluxe reissue that appeared earlier in the year. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

"Well All Right" please make sure you view the version with the 9 bonus tracks!.......2007-07-02

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" I am often asked to write or talk about various 60's and 70's rock and roll recordings.

Although it was devastating that Cream had broken up, Two-thirds of the band Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker surfaced along with Steve Winwood and Ric Grech in Blind Faith. Although there would only be one album it has left its mark as a must own for any fan of blues-rock and Clapton or Winwood.

Please make sure you are viewing the 2CD version with the original LP and the nine bonus tracks (Including 1 CD of all Jams).

The deluxe issue has such intense bonus material that it had to be extended to a two CD set. "Can't Find My Way Back Home" and "Presence Of The Lord" have so much soul and emotion it could give a heart to the Tin Man.

There isn't a bad moment from the opening note to the final bonus track. Although you'll feel like a kid in a candy store and want to experience a bit of this and that, listen to the first six tracks on CD 1 straight through. This will enable you to experience the music the way it was in 1969 and in the best quality. After you are able to digest the brilliance of the album if you have any energy left go for the bonus tracks. Some may have had the pleasure of hearing "Sleeping In The Ground" previously. When you get to the Jams it will reaffirm why Clapton's output from the Yardbirds through Derek & The Dominos was nothing short of Herculean.

Be well always,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

just what I was looking for...............2007-05-17

this was perfect! I have wanted this cd for quite a while.
amazon is a great way to find that "old" cd.

Still groovy, after all these years..........2007-05-13

It was a superband that had it all, and it is a delight to tool down the highway to these tunes. Each song on this "album" is a gem.

Justice is Blind, Faith is Kind................2007-05-07

After groveling in the hovels of dark cafes and zoos after midnight, I finally emerged to the meditative mountain for a quick, few, inspirational visionary episodes. What meditative mountain you ask? I am a Seer- of course I have one. Anyway-through the haze- I was able to see many things concerning this album. And seeing isn't always good when you're asked to take them on Blind Faith alone. Regardless- it certainly is more pleasant reviewing this than having my locks changed in my castle (yes, again!). It's amazing what fans will do. Oh well.
I have to be honest here, you have to look at this album in context if you are to get anywhere. Yes, yes, I love it too. But honestly, is there anyone out there that really, sincerely believes that this is the best they could do? I certainly don't. I think this was meant as a side project only for Clapton and Winwood, in between groups or group obligations. Why isn't it the best? You only have to look closely at what came after - Winwood's "John Barleycorn Must Die", and Eric's "Layla". Now THOSE are highpoints my people. Blind Faith has many pleasurable moments here - and wonderful musicianship. But nothing really lifts you more than three inches off the ground.
Which is not to say that there aren't superb gems. The subtle, quiet yearning of Winwood with great acoustic guitars on "Can't Find My Way Home". Listen to the insistent snaking along of the beat and Winwood's soulful plea at the end. Wonderful. Too bad everything was not like this.
"Had to Cry Today" has an interesting riff to recommend it- and it flys off and returns to us time and time again. But the song itself labors along and the best part is the lead guitar interplay between Winwood and Clapton. I will say this- at least those two have some idea of where all this is going. But Ginger Baker and Rick Grech, although both extremely talented, are overshadowed.
Ironically, one of the few songs that show any real life here, "Well All Right" was not written by any of the group members but was a Buddy Holly tune. And Winwood share's his piano gifts with us here. Nice jam at the end Steve!
"Presence of the Lord" is a Clapton tune and a lumbering (or is it slumbering?) one at that. And one has to wonder if this was before, during, or after his heroin addiction? I would hate to think the Lord had anything to do with that! In fairness, the thing that saves this song is the middle break when the Lord allows Clapton the freedom of a lead. As a Seer I know that we must be grateful for small miracles in our lives.
But all is not lost because we are on "The Sea of Joy". I rather like this one. It has some life and could have been included on a Traffic album like "Low Spark". However, that being said, Mr. Winwood does himself (and us) no favors by writing this in a bad key for himself. I've always liked the sound of his vocals, but his voice is straining here to hit the notes. I am advising honey and no speaking for three days to get up to snuff. That Metamorpho-always willing to help.
We conclude with "Do What You Like", a long, floating, noodling of a song that gives everyone the spotlight leading up to the famed Ginger Baker drum solo. Well, after all, he wrote the song. I sort of like this jam though. They finally let Baker and Grech shine just when I was beginning to get worried....about the time the doorknob broke.
In conclusion, is this the best thing these musicians have ever done? The answer is no. Are there some fine and plausible musical substance that would make this a worthy find? Definitely. Anything Clapton and Winwood get involved with is definitely worth a look see. But a super-group? Well........almost.
Now it is time to get down from this mountain and get some insect spray. All I need are mosquito bites on my face. After all, I have a public to think of!

Slightly overcooked but far from done--as always-- Metamorpho

Keep the Faith alive.......2007-02-06

Blind Faith (1969) Blind Faith's first and only studio album.

After Clapton had failed to recruit ex-Traffic mastermind Steve Winwood into Cream quick enough, the power trio split. However, all was not lost. What formed from the ashes was a tiny taste of what Cream with the addition of Winwood might have sounded like. Along with God guitarist Clapton and keyboard monster Winwood was ex-Cream dummer Ginger Baker and ex-Family bassist Rick Grech, who left Family mid-tour to join the group. The end product was one of the greatest classic rock/psychedelic/jazz/folk albums ever released. It's a shame that this is all we get.

The album starts off with Winwood's "Had to Cry Today", a beautiful, wistful song headed by a killer guitar riff. This epic only leads into what is probably the group's best known song, another Winwood classic called "Can't Find My Way Home". The acoustic guitar along with Winwood's soft, haunting vocals make this one of the greatest classic rock songs ever conceived. It then moves on to a wondeful cover of "Well All Right", where the band really lets loose and does some neat jamming.

Next is my personal favorite from the album, and one of my all-time favorite songs; Clapton's "Presence of the Lord". The organ and bass line here are so amazing, and Clapton's fuzziness on the guitar only sucks you into an eternal dreamworld. This is an absolutely gorgeous song, and it's amazing that it's not more popular than it was. Next is another Winwood song, "Sea of Joy". This one also has a very memorable riff, and the chorus to the song is nothing short of great. The album rounds out with Ginger Baker's epic "Do What You Like", where he shows the world why he is one of its greatest drummers. Clapton and Grech also enjoy interesting solos on this song, too.

Overall, this band could have gone on to do amazing things, but while on tour, Clapton became more and more obsessed with the sounds of the Band and Delaney and Bonnie. He split at the end of the tour and went on to bigger and better things, while Winwood and Grech would join Baker in his "Air Force" (another incredible album), and later, for Winwood, a reunion with Traffic. If you are a fan of classic rock, of Cream, of Clapton or Winwood, do NOT miss out on this. It's a very moving and spiritual journey, and one of the finest recordings from that era.

Practical Magic: Music From The Motion Picture

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wonderful and eclectic.
i've got both now
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Practical Magic: Music From The Motion Picture
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Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
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How do you put together a soundtrack for a comedy about witches--'90s style? Well, if she's young and her name is Sabrina, you compile an album of relentless teen pop and R&B hits. But if your witches are a little more mature (and, perhaps, suburban), as in Practical Magic, you use a different formula. And the brew found here is actually a good mix: Faith Hill gets as much play (one track) as Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell. Mitchell's "A Case of You" is simply great, and Bran Van 3000's "Everywhere" fits the folk-pop mold nicely, as does upstart Michelle Lewis's "Nowhere and Everywhere." The guys are the oddities here: Elvis Presley's "Always on My Mind" and Harry Nilsson's "Coconut" give this disc some fun quirks. --Jim Young

Customer Reviews:

wonderful and eclectic........2007-08-02

The Practical Magic soundtrack is definitely one of my favorite soundtracks that I own, to one of my favorite movies of all-time. One of the strong points of the soundtrack is it's wonderful variety of music - from synthesizer, "dark pop" (Lisahall's "Is this real") to Elvis and everything in between, it is a perfect addition to a soundtrack library for a fan of the movie. Perhaps the two strongest tracks on the soundtrack are "If You Ever Did Believe" and "Crystal" by the wonderful Stevie Nicks, which are simply perfect for the "feel" of the movie.

This CD is in constant circulation in my stereo, and I'm sure it will be in yours as well.

I can only hope that the studio will release the score for the movie - that would make it even better!

i've got both now.......2007-07-05

finally!!!...i've always wanted the music to the movie. now that i'd recently purchased the movie, i wanted the music even more. i saw this movie when i was a little girl, and it just, made me feel happy. this album is worth buying, they both are *movie and album*.

Practical Magic sountrack-- GREAT!.......2007-05-14

If you loved the movie, you will love the soundtrack! I was not dissapointed at all. Since it was a older movie it has been hard to track down. It was worth all the effort!!

Practical Magic: Music From The Motion Picture.......2007-03-09

If you Loved the movie then you will love the music my daughter had to have this CD one of her favorites. The price was reasonable.

Practially Perfect.......2007-03-03

All the women in my family own and love this CD. The music fits the movie very well, and you can't help but enjoy the soundtrack. It is so special that my daughter is even using the instrumentals in her wedding!! I highly recommend this one.

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Gorgeous George
i gotta have faith
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ASIN: B0000026CH
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

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"Well I guess it would be nice, if I could touch your body...." Given George Michael's restroom hi-jinks in early 1998, those words from "Faith" sound pretty funny, but they sounded fresh and exciting blasting out of car radios all over America in 1987. Michael's stunning solo debut (after four years in the lightweight British duo Wham!) sold seven million copies and yielded six Top 10 hits. Some of those were among the decade's best pop, including the hiccuping title track, the heartfelt ballad "Father Figure" and the wicked R&B groove of "I Want Your Sex." Unlike so much 1980s treacle, this disc hold ups surprisingly well--even if Michael hasn't always done so himself. --Michael Ruby

Customer Reviews:

Gorgeous George.......2007-08-02

Just received "Faith" this week. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! It has songs on it I loved when it was first released, and some I've forgotten about. I'm very happy. And those of you, who would like a good follow-up album, I recommend "Patience", just got it too! The hype is well deserved. Buy It! Buy it! Buy it!

i gotta have faith .......2007-07-24

geoge michael became a huge superstar with his first solo album faith. he had 6 top 10 hits from faith. iwant your sex hit #2 despite huge contorversy over the lyrics.faith hit #1. father figure also hit #1.one more try was another #1 hit. monkey was the last #1 hit from faith. kissing a fool also hit th the top 10, peaking at#5. faith is a very good album. i highly recomend it. ed wilson

Great sound!.......2007-07-22

This was purchased for my daughter who recently starting becoming a George Michael fan and now plays this everyday!

Faithful.......2007-07-05

It has been more than 20 years, since a pop gem turned his life from a bubble gum teen idol, into a soulful legend. Yet, with all of George Michael's longevity, we've often forgotten about how diverse and deep his music has been with so many listeners, and instead focused in on his problems with substance abuse, and his troubles with his personal life. Nevertheless, with so many of the artists being more about gloss and partying like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, George has often been discredited as a forgone guilty pleasure. But what he accomplished away from his era with Wham!, really remains timeless.

George Michael's solo debut record, Faith contains music that still shows that has been about substance, rather than style, but delivers a unique mixture of both. This album has a mix of soul, rock and gospel all in one. The album works very nicely, and still is great to listen to. The songs have definitely shown that they have gotten better with age. The record includes some great tracks including the provocative and dominant I Want Your Sex, the #1 smashes Father Figure, the dance hit Monkey, the soulful and somber One More Try, and his often overlooked Kissing A Fool. The album really delivers uniquely, despite the fact that George hasn't been able to succeed here in America, the way he has thrived overseas in the 90's and the 2000 decade.

Nevertheless, Faith was recently declared as a part of the 200 Definitive Albums Of All Time according to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and what George Michael has still shined over the years. I just hope people in this generation, keep appreciating the craftmanship of his music and feel for the songs. I absolutely recommend this for anyone who hasn't yet heard his music at all. It still shows that he will always have faith, and delivers.

Album Cover: A-

Songs: B 1/2+

Price: B

Mastering: B 1/2-

Overall: B 1/2+

Favorite.......2007-06-08

I really like George Michael's earlier work and this CD is his best in my opinion.

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Bon Jovi's finest hour.
Bonjovi-Keep the Faith
Awesome CD
MY PERSONAL FAVORITE
BON JOVI MATURES AND COMES OF AGE WITH KEEP THE FAITH.

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New Jersey hinted that Jon Bon Jovi wished to be taken as seriously as Bruce Springsteen; Keep the Faith confirms that notion. However, Jon Bon Jovi is the man who sang "I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all" without so much as smirking. That's why the songs on Keep the Faith where Bon Jovi attempts profundity--like the interminable, pointless "Dry Country"--are virtually unlistenable, and why ear candy such as "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" and "Bed of Roses" is harmlessly beguiling. --Andrew Mueller

Album Description

Digitally remastered & enhanced reissue of their 1992 album with the CD-ROM video to 'Keep The Faith' added as a bonus track, for a total of 13 cuts. 1998 Mercury Records release.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered features CD-ROM Video of 'Keep the Faith'.

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Bon Jovi's finest hour........2007-06-03

After both Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora released solo albums and a four-year hiatus, the duo joined forces to release Keep the Faith, which was meant to be a more serious album right from the get-go. Besides carrying the band's arena rock anthems, it was also meant to be a nod to the working-class ethics of Bruce Springsteen, focusing heavily on thoughtout lyrics and messages -- and it became a success.

The Springsteen influence is remarkable on the album opener "I Believe": it merges the signature Bon Jovi sound treated to a more updated version and the gospel revivalist feel of Springsteen songs. Sambora's guitar wail is carefully placed under the thick bass stomp and Bon Jovi's trademark screams, but the melody is gripping and infectious. As with earlier releases, Desmond Child helped them finish two other hits: the ambitious title track, driven by an amazing vocal delivery, profound lyrics, and Torres' drum syncopation; and the more upbeat number "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead", which revisits the band's earlier hook-laden cuts, chock full of catchy choruses and harmony vocals.

The reason why Keep the Faith stands out from its predecessor is certainly the inclusion of songs exhibiting more maturity and depth. "Dry Country", at nearly minutes, is an amazing melodic hard rocker graced by a timeless melody. The piano theme that sets the tone of the piece is cleverly repeated during the pre-chorus and simultaneously as the lyrics are delivered -- it's a sign of Jon Bon Jovi's mastery of hook and songwriting. Even Richie Sambora, whose guitar work has always been behind the band's crushing rhythm section, gets to put his lead playing on display, cutting it loose for a good two minutes.

Likewise, while still serving his pop-driven rock ballads in the form of "I Want You", Jon Bon Jovi also begins to show signs of artistic growth as both a lyricist and musician. The combination of "In These Arms" and "Bed of Roses" is easily the band's most powerful one-two punch ballad ever. The former sees considerable input by David Bryan; he injects neat keyboard work which introduces the main melody for Jon to sing over and add his own touch to it. The latter, on the other hand, is quite possibly the band's most moving song to date. Its beautiful guitar intro, piano motif, and the profoundly emotive vocal style are hard to match in the poppy spectrum of hard rock. Though they may have had bigger hits on the charts, "Bed of Roses" is the band at their most expressive, and Jon Bovi Jovi at his songwriting best.

More guitar-based songs also appear on the CD, such as the bass-rich "If I Was Your Mother" with a cool chorus; the blues-inflected "Blame It on the Love of Rock & Roll" with its relentless rhythm groove; and the unapologetically loud "Woman in Love", driven by Jon Bon Jovi's repeated chorus shout.

In many ways, Keep the Faith is the band's finest moment. Unlike their albums released in the 80's, it has a more timeless quality to it and crosses the boundaries of happy-go-lucky pop rock tunes that formed much of that era. Sadly, with the follow-up to this record, These Days, Bon Jovi would lose their appeal to many a long-time fan whilst winning over a whole new legion of followers. They have always been a band that managed to keep up-to-date with what achieves stardom.

Bonjovi-Keep the Faith.......2007-05-18

BonJovi can be mis-labeled as typical heavy-metal boiler-factory decibel-bashing rock band vying for a top spot on the charts & in the music stores. But if Any Album atests to this group's deep well of Talent, it is "Keep the Faith". BonJovi very impressively runs the gamut here from Blues to Ted Nugent' level of intense rock, & ballards even varied in theme from bruised love to emotional uplift. "In life there comes a rain, but you gotta keep the faith". Life at everyday angles are what BonJovi can bring out in a way that says Yes, that's me, how'd they know i needed that song to get me through this muck.
There are lots of great Rock albums but there are few that out-distance the range of versatility and depth that "Keep the Faith" keeps presenting throughout every song. If you've ever come across an album that has a mysterious healing balm for the soul, this one you will notice also resurges your mind, body and spirit. Give it a Shot, and it will give you the boost you needed.

Awesome CD.......2007-05-04

I heard Keep the Faith on the radio the other day and ventured onto Amazon to find the CD. WoW! This rocks. There is not one song that I couldn't listen to over and over. Bon Jovi should produce another CD like this one. Thanks!

MY PERSONAL FAVORITE.......2007-02-17

Words cannot describe how awesome BON JOVI is!!! I am their #1 fan and no other group in this world produces such quality / entertaining / heartfelt music. I RECOMMEND YOU BUY KEEP THE FAITH and ALL OF THEIR CDs!!!

BON JOVI MATURES AND COMES OF AGE WITH KEEP THE FAITH........2007-02-12

I will be writing a review on the legendary album entitled "KEEP THE FAITH" by one of Rock's greatest bands and one of America's most favorite sons. I give you one of New Jersey's pride and joy's, the one and only, BON JOVI. "KEEP THE FAITH" was originally released in 1992 on Compact Disc on the Mercury Records label in association with PolyGram Records. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the best informative and most accurate review possible.

Going into the new decade of the 1990's, BON JOVI would still be enjoying the fruits and excesses to its fullest that the good life has to offer as a result of their increasing popularity which would now be compared with another legendary fellow New Jersey native icon, The Boss himself, MR. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN. BON JOVI would now be taken seriously as a legitimate Rock n' Roll force to be reckened with which elevated the legend of this band further on top of the world. With all of this in mind, BON JOVI were better than ever which continued burning on fire with every album they recorded and were now a big concert draw attraction everywhere they went. Their fan base just kept growing while more women continued flocking to their concerts more than ever from everywhere around the globe just to get a glipse of them. With the huge and enormous success of their legendary party albums "SLIPPERY WHEN WET" from 1986 and the album which bares the name of the band's own home state "NEW JERSEY" from 1988, everything BON JOVI touched turned into gold. But despite all of the huge successes of their albums and their escalating fame and fortune, BON JOVI still would not rest on their fame and fortune alone or their laurels. At the same time, BON JOVI was going through some changes called life. BON JOVI were now showing starting signs of maturity with age and were now gradually growing out of their party stage. These new changes in the band would forever change and affect their music as musicians and songwriters in a more positive way. It was now time for BON JOVI, or should I say lead singer and frontman Jon Bon Jovi, lead and rhythm guitarist Richie Sambora, bassist Alec John Such, keyboardist David Bryan and drummer Tico "The Hit Man" Torres to head back into the recording studio and record the new follow-up album to the extremely successful "NEW JERSEY" album. Again, the usual questions would now arise on everyone's mind, can BON JOVI do it again and top the "NEW JERSEY" album? The whole world would soon get their answer. BON JOVI would record, complete and hand in to Mercury Records, a new album that would describe the band's new personality and begin a whole new era for BON JOVI, "KEEP THE FAITH." In my opinion, "KEEP THE FAITH" ranks with their best albums to date. "KEEP THE FAITH" is also a more serious down to earth album with powerful lyrics not heard before on their prior albums.

"KEEP THE FAITH" has a far better mature Rock n' Roll sound which is being supported with superior lyrics. In my opinion, "KEEP THE FAITH" is a message for the whole world which is easy to figure out. BON JOVI still has their own special blend sound fully in tact and it shows when you hear the Rockers such as the powerful "I Believe," the realistic "Keep The Faith," the anthem of the 90's "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead," "In These Arms," the rockin' "If I Was Your Mother," the ten minute ballad turned Rocker "Dry County," the vintage BON JOVI Rocker "Woman In Love," the haunting Rocker "Fear," the passionate soulful Rocker "Blame It On The Love Of Rock & Roll" and the heartfelt Rocker "Little Bit Of Soul." Believe me when I say that Richie Sambora just tears these Rockers up with his masterful well skilled guitar playing. Richie really kicks a*s in more ways than one.

BON JOVI would also record two slow beautiful Rock ballads which would show a more humbler side of the band. In my opinion, the legendary "Bed Of Roses" and "I Want You" are among the band's best ever slow ballads. Jon Bon Jovi sings all of these Rockers with a more mature polished sound never heard or felt on the previous albums. On top of that, the powerful lyrics just adds more life to their songs which solidifies the power and energy of the whole album.

I would like to highly recommend buying this legendary album for everyone to own as a valuable and important part of their own personal music collection. This incredible album will definitely stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER.

In closing, despite the huge success of "KEEP THE FAITH," the BON JOVI legend still does not even come close to ending here. In reality, it is still only the beginning. BON JOVI'S place in Rock n' Roll history is now well secured and will never be forgotten. Now considered legitimate icons, BON JOVI would move on to better green pastures and record more great albums than ever before. With this in mind, there would still be more tales and stories in the BON JOVI legend that would still need to be conquered, told and written in new pages and chapters in their storied career. But that, my fellow readers and reviewers, you will have to stay tuned and read about at a later date. So here's to you Jon, Richie, David, Tico and Alec. I hope this review did you more justice and added more to your legend. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," am I wrong? Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. BON JOVI RULES. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In Rock, John L.

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badly in need of re-mastering
What is it?
Faith restored
It's still fun!
One word, Genius.

The Real Thing
Faith No More
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ASIN: B000002LHA
Release Date: 1989-06-15

Tracks:

From Out Of Nowhere
Epic
Falling To Pieces
Surprise! You're Dead!
Zombie Eaters
The Real Thing
Underwater Love
The Morning After
Woodpecker From Mars
War Pigs
Edge Of The World

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Faith No More are virtually impossible to categorize; they blend metal and rap elements in a mix that becomes seamless on The Real Thing, whose hit single, "Epic," is a perfect combination of these disparate genres. Other high points are the thrashy "Surprise! You're Dead!," an excellent cover of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," the funk-layered-with-keyboards "Falling to Pieces," and the soft but spooky "Zombie Eaters." With the addition of vocalist Mike Patton, the band secured a highly talented frontman and skilled lyricist. The Real Thing is one of those rare albums that is impossible to quantify but astoundingly good. More accessible than the follow-up Angel Dust, it's also the first album new Faith No More listeners should get. --Genevieve Williams

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badly in need of re-mastering .......2007-06-19

The album itself is without question five stars. The one star is for the HORRIBLE sound quality.

What is it?.......2007-01-10

Sure, this album has been out a long time, and it may even seem dated if you weren't born when it came out. But it's so damn good. I hadn't heard it in more than 10 years and just wanted to check it out again, to see if it really was as good as i remember. The short answer: you damn straight it's good. It's freaky-deaky! Heavy and soft, loud and quiet, chocolate and kiwis.
Go get it.

Faith restored.......2006-12-24

In the midst of near band melt down and free for all, FNM fired their lead singer and brought in friend Mike Patton to pen lyrcis to their album that would be known as The Real Thing. Mixing Mike's love for vocal ranges and styles (everything from rapping to just rocking out like a true rock frontman) with the band's most accessible sound to date (and looking back now, THE most accessible period), FNM created a staple sound/album of the alternative scene, mixing some true music styles from rock to rap to a pre-acid like jazz sound. While some reviewers will try to sit there and say this is THE ALT ALBUM and Nirvana's Nevermind is a St. Anger for it's genre(?), FNM's The Real Thing is one of the cornerstones of the Alternative genre that evolved into Grunge (sorry but while TRT is great... Nevermind DID change an entire rock world by going back to the roots of rock that were long forgotten and bogged down by hair spray and power ballads, destorying what was left in the wake of GNR's AFD).
There is nothing much to say but Faith No More's The Real Thing is just a rocking album for the masses.

It's still fun!.......2006-11-10

I LOVED Faith No More back in the day and owned most of their albums. My old cassette version of this got eaten in the player and I didn't replace it for the longest time. Finally got around to getting it on CD and realized how much I missed the band and the album! They were pretty groundbreaking for the time. Saw them in concert and loved them even more. I can't talk all technicla with you about styles, revolutionary sounds and whatnot, I just know what I like!

One word, Genius........2006-09-11

This album is pure genius. The blend of music that this album has is simply out of this world. To here the totally different contrasts on the album, listen to the funk "Falling to Pieces" and to the metal and darkness of "The Real Thing". This truly a masterpiece of an album. If you like music, i recommend this album. One of the best of all time and CERTAINLY FOM's best.

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Thank YOU LORD for Amy..
Touchs my soul
Inspiring...Thank you
Amy and Vince harmonize beautifully
One of Amy's best yet

Rock of Ages...Hymns & Faith
Amy Grant , and Vince Gill
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Legacy...Hymns & Faith
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Time Again: Amy Grant Live All Access
Her Greatest Inspirational Songs

ASIN: B0007XT8DU
Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

Anywhere with Jesus
Carry You
Sweet Will of God
Joyful, Joyful/We Adore Thee
Jesus Loves Me/They'll Know We Are Christians/Helping 6. 7. Hand
Rock of Ages
O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee
Abide With Me
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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
El Shaddai
I Surrender All
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

Album Description

She needs no introduction. Widely known as pop megastar, gospel's stunning-yet-relatable girl next door, selfless humanitarian, wife and mother-Amy Grant has been positively affecting culture with her love of song for nearly 30 years.

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Thank YOU LORD for Amy.........2007-06-08

You know, I have to give the Glory to GOD in Jesus' name for HIS servant Amy - - I have been healed and inspired for twenty years because of her willingness to share the gifts and talents GOD gave her to impart HIS unconditional, unfailing, and never-ending love for each and every one of us. Her albums have kept me from losing faith altogether..many, many times. I praise GOD in Jesus' name for the beautiful music, flowing right through me....and for the knowledge that "anywhere with Jesus, I am not alone, anywhere with Jesus, I can safely go. Sweet WILL of GOD..Let me say once more..that I love YOU.

Touchs my soul.......2006-12-05

This album touchs all the spiritial feelings of ones soul. As I listen to this album, I can almost feel each song shift my emotions into a different gear. This is a great album to melt away the stresses of the day, while at the same time bringing an inner peace at the promise of tomorrow, by way of ones redemption in our renewal of faith. It is a beautifully produced album, and I am glad I have it in my collection. Re: the comments by "Christian Mom" It sounded kind of familiar. Almost like what a blacksmith would say when she would have an ax or two, too grind.

Inspiring...Thank you.......2006-08-31

What a wonderful album. Simple inspirational songs by a great singer. The execution is very professional...a hallmark of Vince Gill albums.

This album gives Ms. Grant another chance to showcase her beautiful voice w/songs on traditional church hymns. We all know that she's great at singing pop...but some of us don't like pop that much! I've grown up w/many of these songs in church, it's so happy to hear Ms. Grant sing them. Thank you, Amy & Vince.

Amy and Vince harmonize beautifully.......2006-07-20

How can anyone say this is a terrible cd? It's great. I love it. I am an Amy fan and have been for quite some time and I think they are all great and this latest one is one of the best.

One of Amy's best yet.......2006-07-09

We bought multiple copies to give to friends after hearing this great CD. You won't be disappointed.

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underappreciated alternative band
Ahh memories
Not that great
The album that killed FNM's career....
Everything's Ruined!

Angel Dust
Faith No More
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ASIN: B000002LRX
Release Date: 1992-06-16

Tracks:

Land Of Sunshine
Caffeine
Midlife Crisis
RV
Smaller And Smaller
Everything's Ruined
Malpractice
Kindergarten
Be Aggressive
A Small Victory
Crack Hitler
Jizzlobber
Midnight Cowboy

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An amazing album, Angel Dust unfortunately has limited appeal, although perhaps "unfortunately" isn't the right word; the record's oddities are also what make it such a fascinating listen. "Land of Sunshine" is a rocker with a foot-tapping rhythm punctuated by insane laughter from vocalist Mike Patton, whose distinctive voice and frequently disturbing lyrics drive the album. To call it hard rock does Angel Dust a disservice; it's far more musically complex than such a label implies. There's the funk-influenced "Midlife Crisis," the ballad "RV" (a bitter monologue from the point of view of a middle-aged discontent sitting in his trailer), the hard-edged claustrophobia of "Smaller and Smaller," and the rock-married-to-electronic-organ "Be Aggressive," which includes positively inspired cheerleader chants on the chorus. Impossible to classify but incredibly entertaining (there isn't a single boring moment on this album), Angel Dust is well worth picking up. --Genevieve Williams

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underappreciated alternative band.......2007-07-23

FNM brought an innovative and independent jam to the rock plateau. Lyrically and musically they are brilliant. A thinking-man's band.
Gotta get this one.

Ahh memories.......2007-07-06

There is something about this album that is able to uproot the listener and emerse them in a listening experience that is skilled and varied. This album is not for everyone, maybe not for most people even. But this is one of those albums that takes me back to my youth because it did such a good job imprinting on me. I love it. - if you like "good music" and are able to transverse genres, check it out. No matter what your taste, you'll have to give props to a band that put alot of thought into what they delivered as a whole.

Not that great.......2007-03-14

i finally bought this after hearing so many good things about this album. but now that i have it, i dont think its really as good as everyone says. the songs arent funny, the music is boring. the only good song is midlife crisis, and that is still medeocre at best. i dont understand why people like this album. to tell you the truth, i think mike patton sounds terrible on this album. he sounds much better in mr. bungle, and that band is just so much better anyway. the only good thing patton has done is mr. bungle. anything else by mike is not really worth listening too. i dont consider him a musical genius like many others do. there is so much more out there that is so much better than this. i find this album a waste of money. it got two stars for midlife crisis.

I have now said my two cents, thank you.

The album that killed FNM's career...........2007-02-12

....and secured their musical legacy. The Real Thing was a solid rock/rap mixture with newly hired Mike Patton providing vocals. On Angel Dust, Patton had a lot more creative input, providing his wonderful vocal stylings and schizophrenic persona to Faith No More. It's a joyous ride that after a less than stellar performance initially, has become something of a cult classic and favorite among many newer acts - and with good reason. This album is all over the board. Land of Sunshine reads like a list of fortune cookies (which is the supposed inspiration), while Caffeine is an anthem for Patton's drug of choice, and one of FNM's most energetic recordings. Then there is the occaisonal oddball track showing Patton's range and sense of fun, like RV, which is like a melancholic rant from the stereotypical figure you might find living in an RV. Not exactly bilboard material, but fun.

Adding to the record were the internal tensions of the band. Jim Martin was having creative differences, yet pumps out some of his best work here. Tensions may have fueld a more agressive record, and FNM would never sound better than they do on this album. It's the bands chemistry - both good and bad - that make this album work. Commercially, this might have not been the hit the record company wanted, but its legacy can still be heard today and it's still a great record to crank up for a drive, barely showing its 15 year old age.

Everything's Ruined!.......2007-02-10

Patton... His fans love him and everything he does. But to the outside world he is ultimately known for his work with Faith no more. Their album "The Real Thing" spawned a hit single "Epic", then it seemed like they dropped off the map. No they didn't drop off the map; they released an unsuccessful commercial(at least in usa) follow up called Angel dust. This album is crazier than everything they had ever released. The 1st track Land of Sunshine sounds like FNM until the chorus goes into laughing and circus music. Caffeine is one of the hardest songs on the cd and prolly one of the best lyrically. Midlife Crisis was the 1st single, which is my favorite song. RV is funny but is kinda a throwaway for me as is Be Agressive, A small victory. The two songs I just mentioned previously are chalk full of homosexual themed lyrics. Be Agressive: It's hard for me...I'll take it on my knees. You know what I won't go further into detail the lyrics to these songs in particular are gross and kinda distracting to the creativity of the music throughout the cd. There is enough good tracks like "Everything's Ruined" to almost redeem its missteps.

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After 38 years?...WOW!
"Well Al Rright" go get this CD fast!
How I found my way home
Expanding the Faith
Blind Faith WOW!

Blind Faith
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ASIN: B000056JYB
Release Date: 2001-01-09

Tracks:

Had To Cry Today
Can't Find My Way Home
Well All Right
Presence Of The Lord
Sea Of Joy
Do What You Like
Sleeping In The Ground (Previously Unreleased Mix)
Can't Find My Way Home (Electric Version) (Previously Unreleased Mix)
Acoustic Jam (Previously Unreleased)
Time Winds (Previously Unreleased)
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Jam No.1: Very Long & Good Jam (Previously Unreleased)
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Short-lived classic-rock supergroup Blind Faith's sole album (1969) has aged remarkably well. Blind Faith fused the psychedelic blues of Eric Clapton and the soulful vocals and keyboards of Steve Winwood with the polyrhythmic, Afrocentric leanings of drummer Ginger Baker. "Can't Find My Way Home" is easily one of the hippie era's most lyrically poignant, sonically subtle tunes. The record has a lot of surprises; "Presence of the Lord" is rousing and melancholy at the same time, while the way the bass and guitar double-team on the introductory melodic line to "Had to Cry Today" makes a hard-rock cliché fresh again. The 10-minute drum solo on "Do What You Like" is pretty good as 10-minute drum solos go; Blind Faith is not a purchase for the jam-shy, especially in its present, bloated form, which adds almost an hour and a half of unreleased jams and mixes. And while surely there are levitational moments within the five 12-to-16-minute improv sections included here, the excess (and lack of great material; remember that this band was only together a few months) grows tiresome. One notable exception is the "Change of Address Jam," excerpts from which were pressed up as a record label change-of-address announcement back in the day. It's got a pleasant, near-swinging, Graham Bond/Booker T on Quaaludes vibe, with Winwood's keyboards rollicking nicely in a manner recalling his work on Electric Ladyland. The rest of disc two is for wank aficionados and completists only. --Mike McGonigal

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After 38 years?...WOW!.......2007-07-24

All I have to say is that this is one collection of musicians who can truly label themselves "Supergroup". The entire 2 CD set with previously unreleased studio and live tracks is strong all the way through, and the two versions of 'Can't Find My Home' are incredible examples of separating acoustic from electric to create two completely different sounds for the same song. I suggest this item to anyone who knows and appreciates rock music even in the smallest way - this CD set is that good - so get yourself a little something that you won't ever regret.

"Well Al Rright" go get this CD fast!.......2007-06-02

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" I am often asked to write or talk about various 60's and 70's rock and roll recordings.

Although it was devastating that Cream had broken up, Two-thirds of the band Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker surfaced along with Steve Winwood and Ric Grech in Blind Faith. Although there would only be one album it has left its mark as a must own for any fan of blues-rock and Clapton or Winwood.

The deluxe issue has such intense bonus material that it had to be extended to a two CD set. "Can't Find My Way Back Home" and "Presence Of The Lord" have so much soul and emotion it could give a heart to the Tin Man.

There isn't a bad moment from the opening note to the final bonus track. Although you'll feel like a kid in a candy store and want to experience a bit of this and that, listen to the first six tracks on CD 1 straight through. This will enable you to experience the music the way it was in 1969 and in the best quality. After you are able to digest the brilliance of the album if you have any energy left go for the bonus tracks. Some may have had the pleasure of hearing "Sleeping In The Ground" previously. When you get to the Jams it will reaffirm why Clapton's output from the Yardbirds through Derek & The Dominos was nothing short of Herculean.

Be well always,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

How I found my way home.......2007-04-27

This album features Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker(fresh from Cream), Steve Winwood(fresh from Traffic) and Ric Grech(so fresh from Family that he bailed mid-tour to join). For me, my favorite Eric stuff has always been the Yardbirds, Cream and Blind Faith and for Steve Traffic and Blind Faith. So you're not going to be surprised when I tell you that this is a must have. Every song on the original album is wonderful and has never sounded better. Songs like Had To Cry Today, Can't Find My Way Home and Sea Of Joy sound unlike anything anyone else has ever done although the same could be said for everything on here. There seems to be a little debate over the bonus tracks and if they're worth the extra price. For me, yes. I love jammy stuff so this is right up my alley and the alternate versions are execellent and I just wish that there was more. I really do believe when it comes to something as classic as this you should really get the whole picture.

Expanding the Faith.......2007-02-07

Blind Faith Deluxe (2001) Blind Faith's first and only studio album with additional tracks.

If you're looking at buying this CD, you've probably already listened to the original cut. If you haven't, don't start here; check out the original Blind Faith CD, which only has the first six songs. This album is for fans and collectors only, due to it's dual disc setup and alternate takes/omitted tracks and a plethora of jam sessions.

The price on this CD is nearly twice that of the original, and many reviewers question whether or not the extra material is really worth the price. Well, it comes down to a number of things. First of all, if you're already an established fan of Blind Faith and haven't gotten around to picking up a CD version yet, go ahead with this one. Yes, it's a bit pricy, and I can't guarantee that you'll like the extra material, but you'll at least get what you like. May seem like a bit of a let down, but all the extra tracks on the first disc are excellent; it's the jam sessions that most listeners have a problem with.

If you already own the original album on CD, it's pretty much your call on whether or not you get this one. As I've said before, the extra tracks are worth listening to. In fact, the alternate take of "Can't Find My Way Home" is very cool, with a great beat by Ginger Baker. The jam sessions on the second disc are very interesting. Most breach the ten minute mark, and can, to some, seem boring. However, the improvisation is so breathtaking that it's really hard to consider them boring. If you're a Clapton fan, you won't be disappointed.

In the end, the deluxe version is a triumph. I do put my recommendation on buying it, because this is all the possible material that you can own by this band. But as I said, if you are new, you may want to start with the original album. Either way, there's no denying the pure genius that this band supported.

Blind Faith WOW!.......2007-01-10

This is a real blast from the past. I am really glad I added this to my collection. It was very nice to listen to. I did think some of the jams on the second (special) CD were a little long and repetitive but it was good on a long trip.

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Groundbreaking Album & Still Relevant
Possibly the best DM?
An audio journey into new lands of spirituality and darkness
Yes, this one's great too.
Mercy in You

Songs of Faith and Devotion
Depeche Mode
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ASIN: B000002MJC
Release Date: 1993-03-23

Tracks:

I Feel You
Walking In My Shoes
Condemnation
Mercy In You
Judas
In Your Room
Get Right With Me
Rush
One Caress
Higher Love

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Groundbreaking Album & Still Relevant.......2007-04-17

It is amazing to listen to this album from 1993 and see how truly current it still is....this album features every dimension of the Depeche Mode sound, from haunting orchestrations to soul-searching lyrics and vocals to straight forward modern music with catchy beats & melodies....

In a time where every so-called artist sounds the same and is manufactured for quick release at your local Wal-Mart or other big box, bands like Depeche Mode stand as a lone voice in the wilderness of so much crap. People think they know "modern/alternative music"? HA! Depeche Mode invented it and they continue to re-invent....Songs of Faith and Devotion is a classic....best tracks include "Walking in My Shoes", "In Your Room", "Get Right With Me", "One Caress", etc....

Possibly the best DM?.......2007-03-18

I think so. Perhaps it is because I prefer their rock/rock acoustic side in comparison with their pure new wave sounds, still, even some of their hardcore fans recognise SOFAD as Depeche Mode's most interesting/ intriguing work.

The album contains some of their best songs and my personal favourites, such as 'I feel you', 'Walking in my shoes' and, undoubtedly, 'In Your Room' (by the way, guys, where was 'In Your Room' in your Best Of? - oh well, it was volume I, I hope it will be included in vol. II maybe?). Its dark ambience and melancholic tunes (I would say melancholic rather than depressing)are almost hypnotizing, and David Gahan's voice suits this album more than any other.

Even if you are not familiar with DM's work, this is a great chance to discover them - a much better opportunity than their Best Of - Vol. 1 release. This album is good even for an agnostic atheist like myself.

An audio journey into new lands of spirituality and darkness.......2007-02-21

A bold - and to many listeners, shocking - venture into the transition of musical frontiers, from a band already renowned for a seemingly very different genre, Depeche Mode's Songs of Faith and Devotion hit the music world like a proverbial earthquake upon its initial release in 1993.

Some fans rejoiced, others fulminated, and many more were for the most part just plain confused, as the line between the band's former (and considered to be, signature) style of music and that of more traditional rock seemed to blur for a moment.

To say, however, that Songs of Faith and Devotion is simply Depeche Mode's experimental crossover into a more rock-oriented genre would be both an injustice and an understatement. At closer listening, one begins to realize that this album is not about Depeche Mode becoming a rock group; rather, it is about the band's artistic journey into new lands of spirituality and darkness, touching upon subjects of a more noetic nature than those in previous albums, and with a greater depth and emotion than is found on the songs of most other albums.

Amongst the very best of SOFAD:

In Your Room (one of the greatest songs ever recorded)
Walking in My Shoes
Higher Love
Mercy in You
One Caress
Judas

This album is, in my opinion, one of the 3 greatest ever done by Depeche Mode - along with Violator and Black Celebration.

SOFAD is an audio journey most definitely worth taking - and returning to time and again, no doubt.

Yes, this one's great too........2006-12-09

I tend to find that the people who don't like "Songs of Faith and Devotion" are in two categories: Electronic purists who are so set in their ways that DM doing a guitar based album is a travesty (although hints started with "Black Celebration"), people wrongfully accusing it as an attempt to stay relevant (followed "Violator" and most of these are songs that Pearl Jam and the likes never have & never will make). But beyond that, there isn't one single bad song on "SoFaD." It may take awhile to digest it though, I'll admit. It took awhile for me to get used to the "noir-gospel" of "Condemnation," but I now really love that song. The lyrics are not really embarassing, and "I Feel You" is one of Depeche Mode's greatest songs ever (that says a lot!). Another classic is the six-and-a-half minute "In Your Room." Martin Gore sings on a couple of slower-toned, orchestral tracks like the dark yet beautiful "Judas" and string-heavy "One Caress." Sure, the single version of "Walking in My Shoes" is better than the one on here, but that doesn't make this "not worth owning." Not only this, every song still sounds like Depeche Mode. The songs I didn't mention are still wonderful too, and I particularly like the punch of "Get Right with Me" and the pseudo-industrial "Rush." Gore is usually great when he writes the type of dark lyrics on this album, part of its greatness.

In short: It's worth owning because it's a wonderful band at a creative peak, it's cheap, and even if the cover art is lackluster the music will help you overlook that (but I think that's why some people presumptively dismiss & mock the album). Hey, the first two albums have my favorite cover art and are my least favorites that the group did.

Mercy in You.......2006-12-07

This album is excellent, lots of good reviews so mine will be about one song from the album, Mercy in You. This song for me, has been what DM has meant to me over the years.

I would lose my way again
Be led hopelessly astray again
Just so I could pray again
For the mercy in you

These words are such a strong statement to do wrong, to do bad, if only for the forgiveness that is offered, to return again. This has been for me a taunting of religion, of sin and how foolish and at the same time rewarding the whole process is. Alot of events in the lives of DM happened after this album and Ultra was released with the abscense of Wilder.

Judgment Night: Music From The Motion Picture

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My First Time
Judgement Night
Good soundtrack from a forgettable film.
Forgot about this one
The only good rap-rock ever recorded

Judgment Night: Music From The Motion Picture
Living Colour & Run D.M.C. , and Faith No More & Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.
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Judgment Night
Spawn: The Album (1997 Film)
Pump Up The Volume: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Ill Communication
The Crow: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

ASIN: B00000297O
Release Date: 1993-09-14

Tracks:

Just Another Victim - Helmet/House Of Pain
Fallin' - Teenage Fanclub/ De La Soul
Me, Myself & My Microphone - Living Colour,/Run D.M.C.
Judgment Night - Biohazard/Onyx
Disorder - Slayer/Ice-T
Another Body Murdered - Faith No More/Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.
I Love You Mary Jane - Sonic Youth/Cypress Hill
Freak Momma - Mudhoney/Sir Mix-A-Lot
Missing Link - Dinoasur Jr./Del The Funky Homosapien
Come And Die - Therapy?/Fatal
Real Thing - Pearl Jam/Cypress Hill

Customer Reviews:

My First Time.......2007-04-01

I remember, back when my older brother got his first car and popped this cd in when I rode with him. I fell in love with this cd so much that I knew when the skips happened(and still do till this day) and was sad when he lost this cd. Years Later, I had my own collection but it was missing something. So I searched and searched and finally found it! I've seen the movie but I will always love this album. There's heavy, hard, laid back, funky, and truly bizzare, all are great.

Judgement Night.......2007-03-12

I hated the music on this CD. The only track I liked on the whole CD was track 2 and I love it - I play that track over and over.

Good soundtrack from a forgettable film. .......2007-01-10

If I remember correctly around the time this movie came out is when the film industry started to realize with a good soundtrack packed full of kick butt artists they could really draw in larger crowds and make more money off soundtrack sales. Well, this CD is one of many victims of that film industry marketing genius that came about in the early 90's that took some great artists of the day, and in my opinion made one of the must have movie soundtracks of its time for anyone who is a fan of rap, rock, metal, or alternative.

Sure the music itself is now going on 14 years old, but at the time this was one earth moving rap-rock masterpiece considering that the now classic Aerosmith/Run DMC and Anthrax/Public Enemy duets were the only real previous rap-rock collaborations in the public eye.

For the general Joe public I would say keep browsing and save your money. As for the fans of some of the artists that just need to hear those extra songs, like myself, or the genre that might be interested in hearing the tracks I would say go for it, but like any other CD not every song is a winner.

Forgot about this one.......2006-02-20

The movie sucked, but the soundtrack was a concept album that sadly went unnoticed. Before morons like Limp Biskit and Linkin Park ruined the rap/rock genre, this was probably the best all-around album of its kind, up there with the first couple Rage Against the Machine records. Standouts include what I consider Helmet's best song ever, "Just Another Victim," which is really two songs cut in half, with House of Pain borrowing the riff to make the latter minutes into great old-school hip hop. Slayer and Ice-T, Cypress Hill with Pearl Jam (the latter whom I usually HATE), and a brilliantly disturbing teaming of Faith No More and Boo-Yaa Tribe for "Another Body Murdered" (the first FNM song recorded after they fired original guitarist Jim Martin) are among the tightest and most intense here. Just stay away from the retarded title track by Onyx and Biohazard, it blows.

The only good rap-rock ever recorded.......2005-12-11

Good rap-rock is rarer than giant diamonds. This here is the Koh-i-Noor of the genre. What?

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