Swords & Axes [Import]

Swords & Axes [Import]

Track Listings

1. Dream Away

2. Black Revenge

3. Fightin Man

4. Burn In Hell

5. Swords And Axes

6. Living In Sin

7. Mission Of Destruction

8. Ode To Juliette

9. Broken Hearted

10. Die For Love

11. Mighty Lord

12. Back To Basics

13. Lock Og Gold

14. Trapped Under Ice

15. Ride The Fire

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
2003 reissue of the Swedish metal act's 1984 album, that's unavailable domestically, features 15 tracks including 6 bonus tracks, featuring 4 reunion demos from 1993, 'Die For Love', 'Mighty Lord', 'Back To Basics' & 'Lock Of Gold', along with 2 pre-production tracks from the third album (1985), 'Trapped Under Ice' & 'Ride The Fire'. Metal For Muthas.

Tracks:

Liquid Swords
Duel Of The Iron Mic
Living In The World Today
Gold
Cold World
Labels
4th Chamber
Shadowboxin'
Hell's Wind Staff/Killa Hills 10304
Investigative Reports
Swordsman
I Gotcha Back
Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

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Some Wu members, like Cappadonna, are overly concerned with the way they dress, while others are a plain ol' inebriated mess (read: Ol' Dirty Bastard). For the GZA, it's all about the lyrics. With his nasal delivery and rapid-fire flow, he is the most experienced and oldest member of the Wu Tang Clan (he released a pre-Wu LP on Cold Chillin' Records entitled Words from the Genius in 1991). GZA's forte is battle rhymes (on his self-titled cut he declares that wack MCs' "lyrics are weak, like clock radio speakers"). On "Labels" he eloquently pens a complete song using only rap record label names. Loaded wordplay aside, beat-wise Liquid Swords is fully and exceptionally RZA-produced (peep the electric guitars and spacey synths on "Investigative Reports"). Liquid Swords is a perfect purchase for rap fiends who crave ill experimental beats and even iller punchlines. --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

One of the rawest albums I've ever heard.......2007-07-26

The title is true. Most of this album are battle raps--and it doesn't disappoint, at all. There's not a lot to say at this point, so let's break it down...

We start off with the title track, which I think is one of the best RZA beats. The lyrics are so hard hitting. Its an addictive song, that's sure. And the intro...well, its weird, as most of the samples from the movie. Standout. 10/10

"Duel of the Mic" is one of the best Wu-tang track with group members that's not on a group album. Again, a standout. 9/10

"Living in the World Today" is a great track, but not really a stand out for me. 8.5/10

We then come to "Gold", which is a spectacular song. Hard-hitting beat, rhymes and great flow from this GZA solo. 10/10

"Cold World" is another RZA that's unskippable. GZA gives us an amazing verse with Inspectah Deck showing us why he can outshine someone. 10/10

"Labels". Hmm...well, yes the song mentions a lot of labels, there's a lot of name dropping...its REAL annoying! WAIT WAIT...ITS ONE OF THE CREATIVE SONGS EVER MADE. "And if you ain't boned a mic you couldn't hurt a bee/That's like going to Venus driving a MERCURY" and "slave of a mental death MC don't panic/Throw that A&R n***a off the boat in the ATLANTIC" are just some of the many amazing lines that GZA drops...just stopping for a chorus or a hook--nearly 50 bars of straight sickness. Cannot be rated due to greatness/10

"4th Chamber" is on the same note as "Duel of the Mic". But this time, its even greater with no chorus or hook. Ghost shows us why he was picked to be on OB4CL with Raekwon. Killah Priest shows us, even know he isn't in one of the greatest groups in hiphop, he can still spit some crazy lines. "Clutch they fists/ and throw up signs like a Crip/And throw all types of fits/I leave 'em split/like a** cheeks and ragged p***y lips". RZA shines and shows everyone he's more of a producer. 10/10

"Shadowboxin'" is a song that you can either like or not. This was me when I first listened to it, but after awhile I fell in love with it. Great guest verse from Meth. 9/10

"Killah Hills 10304" is one of the best from this album. Long intro, some thing you would see on a cop show(i.e. Law and Order). After that, once again GZA goes off into space and delivers one of the greatest verses in Wu-Tang history, with amazing flow and delivery. No hook or chorus, well over 50 bars. You WILL go back a few times just to catch what he's saying. 10/10

"Investigative Reports" is an amazing song. Involving the best Wu member, Ghostface and his partner,Raekwon, for "their" later classic. Yet, GZA steals the show. 9.2/10

"Swordsman" is another hit or miss. Its very hard hitting, both lyrically and musically. Really comes hard here. 8.8/10

"I Gotcha Back", same as above. Hit or miss, the more you listen to it, the more you will like it. 8.5/10

"B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)", when I first heard this track, the second the left and right channels hit the speakers, I was hooked. No this is NOT GZA, its the man who *almost* outshined 3 Wu members(tho he did this to Ghost),Killah Priest. He drops some amazing knowledge lyrics. I went back about 3 or 4 times WITH the lyrics just to see what he said. Amazing way to finish a great album. 10/10

Closing Comments: No, its NOT better than Illmatic nor Paid in Full, but its a great album and debut. I didn't expect more or less, he showed us why he is a genius. Its his best album to date--though he still has great follow ups, they won't ever be nearly as good as this. Its a classic, but no masterpiece. 5 stars. Oh, and I think I'm going to have to check out the movie, "Shogun Assassin". Its the movie that's used as some samples as intros/outros in some songs.

Cold world indeed.......2007-07-13

The acknowledged head of the Wu-Tang Clan, Genius (a.k.a. GZA) delivers the fifth Wu-banger with his sophomore solo album. Musically, LIQUID SWORDS is the Clan's strongest solo release to date, and lyrically, Genius comes correct with a style he describes as "too swift to bite."
LIQUID SWORDS is comprised of two types of songs, all backed by the rza's skillful production.

On the one hand, Genius schools the Clan's followers through songs that address serious problems experienced in every day inner-city life. "Cold World," which is backed by whirling wind sound, contains mini-stories that illustrate the misfortunes of gun-slinging in the hip-hop community. "Investigative Reports" goes even deeper in administering the blame, suggesting that drug-related crimes stem from a higher authority.

On the other hand, there are the Clan's kung-fu metaphors, which show up on Genius' more Wu-styled songs. On "Duel Of The Iron Mic," he's joined by a number of fellow Clansmen to reinstate the idea that no one can match them, despite numerous attempts to copy their image and concepts. Similarly, the production on songs like "4th Chamber" and "Shadowboxin'" closely relates them to 36 chambers, and helps make liquid sword a complete classic.
Personnel includes: Lou Diamonds a.k.a. Raekwon The Chef, Tony Starks a.k.a. Ghost Face Killer, Lucky Hands a.k.a. U-God, Ol' Dirty Bastard a.k.a. Dirt Megirt, Rolly Fingers a.k.a. Inspectah Deck, Johnny Blaze a.k.a. Method Man, Master Killa a.k.a. Noodles, Killah Priest, Dreddy Kruger, Life (vocals).The best hip-hop album in years.

The best cd i own till diz day..........2007-07-01

I listined to 36 chambers and all other solo projects from wu menbers except ugod cause he's wack... But man gza ? Diz guy is the best... Liquid swords is one of those albums that will live on forever. Best tracks ? "cold world" , "4th chamber" , "shadowboxin" a classic.

You know my steeze..........2007-05-02

This is really a great disc. The GZA isn't my favorite Wu-Tang MC and (people will hate my for this) I don't think he's the most talented (I'm gonna side with Ghost) and I certainly don't think this is the best We solo disc (Cuban Linx has a tighter concept.) But, again, this is a really great disc.
It showcases what the GZA does best, and that's old school rhymes with clever metaphors and punchlines. RZA's production on Liquid Swords is slowed down from Cuban Linx and even 36 Chambers, which allows the GZA to move at his own pace. The most prominent guests - Method Man and Inspectah Deck - work well to complement what is going on. Indeed, I don't think Deck has sounded better than this album (Duel of the Iron Mic, Cold World.) Meth's work on Shadowboxin' makes some of the dopest verses you'll ever hear ("fiend to catch a n***a snoozin'/slip the cardiac/arrest me/exorcist hip-hop possess me/crunch a n***a like a Nestle/you know my steeze")
The Genius also has a chance to shine on concept songs like Labels and Killah Hills 10304 in a way that he doesn't on Wu-Tang posse tracks. As mentioned by other reviewers, Labels is constructed around the names record labels and is a cautionary tale about thinking that a record deal is going to solve your problems ("Tommy ain't my muthaf***in Boy/when he fakes moves on a n***a he employ".) Killah Hills is the kind of in-depth drug dealer narrative that you would expect from Ghostface or Raewkwon, but the GZA holds his own, creating an even grimier scene than either of them (except maybe Ghost's "Malcom" from Supreme Clientele.)
The only "problems" occur when GZA flows over quicker beats with quicker MCs - notably on 4th Chamber and Investigative Reports. RZA, Rae and Ghost have such quick, dexterous flows and rapid fire rhymes that the songs seem to drag under the GZA's straight-forward, laid-back delivery. I realize this has more to do with preferences, so I still give the album five stars, but it's something that's always stood out to me.
All in all, this is a fantastic piece of work from a very talented MC and worth every penny you would ever have to pay for it. It makes me long for the golden era of mid-90's NY hip-hop. Buy, listen, enjoy.

The Year of the Wu Indeed.......2007-03-17

It's hard to figure out why GZA's masterpiece did not get even more recognition. This album justifies his "Genius" nickname. Dark and heavy, superbe production by the RZA and tongue twisting lyrics by the usual Wu-Tang suspects. The extracts from the movie "Shogun Assassin" solidify the whole Shaolin flavour of the album. If you've never listened to Wu-Tang, you should absolutely try this album along with "Enter the 36 Chambers", "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" and "Ironman". These albums represent everything that is (or at least was) great about hip hop.

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F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C.!
At LAST the complete series ORIGINAL soundtrack, the wait is over!

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Manufacturer: Film Score Monthly
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Saint/Secret Agent

ASIN: B0006SSQ8E
Release Date: 2005-01-04

Tracks:

First Season Main Title
Vulcan Affair
Deadly Games Affair
Double Affair
Project Strigas Affair
King of Knaves Affair
Fiddlesticks Affair
Meet Mr. Solo
First Season End Title
Second Season End Title
Alexander the Greater Affair

Tracks:

Foxes and Hounds Affair
Discotheque Affair
Re-Collectors Affair
Arabian Affair
Tigers Are Coming Affair
Cherry Blossom Affair
Dippy Blonde Affair
Third Season End Title
Her Master's Voice Affair
Monks of St. Thomas Affair
Pop Art Affair
Fourth Season (Main Title)
Summit-Five Affair
"J" for Judas Affair

Customer Reviews:

F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C.!.......2006-02-02

I've got the original music (including v2 and v3), the books (the best is Heitland's The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Book; still in print);
the 22 VHS tapes issued in the early 1990's (a haphazard collection issued in no particular order of episodes that boasted famous guest stars). Can I please get the whole series on DVD? I have not seen Mother Fear toying with Illya (The Children's Day Affair) in over 40 years.

At LAST the complete series ORIGINAL soundtrack, the wait is over!.......2005-07-12

Many of us have always thought The Man From UNCLE had the best music for a TV series ever, and this three double CD release confirms this. Wow! I'd be just happy with one CD, but having SIX (three double CDs packages) is absolutely out of this world, I mean, a lifetime wait come true.

Indeed, this is an unbelievable collection of three double CDs packages with the complete series soundtrack, and I mean the complete music, not a tune is missing.

And this is the ORIGINAL Man From Uncle music. Let me stress the point: this is the four years ORIGINAL soundtrack with the original recordings as they were heard throughout the series, not a no-name orchestra doing personal versions of the stuff. The audio transfer is very, very good, the music from late episodes is even in stereo.

Each individual CD carries over 70 minutes of music. All in all there you have the four TV seasons main titles and all, absolutely all of TMFU unforgetable music.

This is not a chronological release, meaning, all CDs have a mix of music from all four TV seasons. Volume 1 is heavier on early TV seasons stuff, fans of Jerry Goldsmith will love it. Those of us who prefer what Gerald Fried and later Richard Shores did with TMFU music, then volume 2 is mandatory. If you are a fan, you can't miss any of these six CDs. However if buying all three double packages is too much for you, you must go with Volume 2, no questions asked. Volume three is the weakest of them as it brings "suites" and a whole CD with "The Girl From Uncle" soundtrack, but you have a bonus "Open Channel D" beeper.

Each package is gorgeous, each with a glossy color booklet with extensive liner notes with details on how each tune was written to a specific TV series episode and how it was used onwards. You have bios on the composers, on how the recordings were made, even an overview on how many instruments were available in each of the years the music was recorded.

So, throw away your Hugo Montenegro Man From Uncle CD, this is the REAL thing.

The Best of Tenpole Tudor: Swords of a Thousand Men

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Fond memories
Just Plain Fun

The Best of Tenpole Tudor: Swords of a Thousand Men
Tenpole Tudor
Manufacturer: Metro Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005B0E1
Release Date: 2001-05-15

Tracks:

Swords of a Thousand Men
Love and Food
Go Wilder
Let the Four Winds Blow
Conga Tribe
Wunderbar [Single Version]
Trumpeteers
Throwing My Baby Out With the Bathwater
Tell Me More
There Are the Boys [Son of Stiff Version]
I Wish
Anticipation
Three Bells in a Row
Judy Annual
Sea of Thunder
Tonight Is the Night
It's Easy to See
I Can't Sleep
Header Now
Tenpole

Album Description

Fifth in the Stiff compilation series focuses on the quirky new wave act fronted by Eddie Tudor (who appeared in The Sex Pistols' movie 'The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle', singing ' Who Killed Bambi'). 20 tracks including the hit singles, 'Swords Of A Thousand Men' and 'Wunderbar' (Single Version). Standard jewel case. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews:

Fond memories.......2004-06-16

I got my second tattoo while listening to Tenpole Tudor on the wurlitzer jukebox. " Throwing my baby out with the bathwater"!!!!!!
Gary Kamin

Just Plain Fun.......2001-11-22

For a guy who can't really sing, Eddie Tudor-Pole sure can write a catchy tune! I first heard these guys when I bought the Stiff Records Box Set (another 5-star compilation) and fell in love with "3 Bells In A Row" and "Throwing My Baby Out With the Bathwater". If you're familiar with either of these tunes, this comp is just that times 10. It's drunken, punky, singalong British rock at its finest. You'll have every tune memorized by the end of the first listen. I'm listening to it now, and wearing an ear-to-ear grin. If you are a fan of The Damned, The Rumour or any of that ilk, buy this!

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Seattle noise makes it big time!!!!!
'Mon Frere' should be called 'Mon Amour'...Because I love them :]

Blood, Sweat and Swords
Mon Frere
Manufacturer: Cake Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000F4RHCU
Release Date: 2006-05-02

Tracks:

Y.M.M.W.D.S.B
Drain
You Don't Mind
Look At The Cash
Leaving Town
BigShot
CleverBoi
Wasted Life
Let it Bleed (Teen Wolf)
Bulliton
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Album Description

Spewing forth from the suburban lawns of Seattle comes a new sound in terror, Mon Frere's "Blood, Sweat & Swords".

Driven by brutal guitars, ravishing synths and pounding beats, Mon Frere creates a world of zombies, wolf boys, and throat-slitting romance on a dance punk beat warpath. Frontwoman Nouela Johnston throws down the gauntlet, sassily belting her way through these 11 tracks of murder, romance and murder, leaving a trail of lost causes in her wake.

Blood Sweat & Swords is the debut full length from Mon Frere and makes good on the promises of the critically acclaimed 2005 Real Vampires EP.

For fans of: The Gossip, The Faint, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Pretty Girls Make Graves.

Customer Reviews:

Seattle noise makes it big time!!!!!.......2007-01-25

I first saw this threesome of talented and very young people in a local music festival in Seattle, WA. These guys offer music that's very emotional, aggressive and yet poetically beautiful. I have purchased any piece of music they released and enjoyed their art very much.

The lead singer offers powerul expressive singing style and her ringing-at -times-on-the-verge-of-breaking voice is supported by a tight -woven background of melodious noise. They need a bassist to make this even better than it already is - and yet - here they are - raw talent at its best!!!

'Mon Frere' should be called 'Mon Amour'...Because I love them :].......2006-06-17

While performing a show on a stage less than 20' long in a record store in Boise, ID, Mon Frere won me over.

Instantly into track one[entitled Y.M.M.W.D.S.B.], you are taken in by a cuddly synth riff. But what does Y.M.M.W.D.S.B. mean? "You make me wanna destroy something beautiful"...taken straight from the song's chorus. Cuddly? I think not.
The rest of the album's tracks take you on a ride of powerchords, twinkling keyboard ditties, and drum crescendos. Each song is put together differently, yet carries the same idea of killer rock songs you can dance to. No track should be skipped, which is a lot to say. You can put this album on from beginning to end. And even after one time through, you will have the guitar riffs in your head.

But the fact that they are from Seattle should just give you a hint right there.

I would recommend this album for anybody who likes:
*Catchy [but not pop sounding] rock
*To dance!
*Chick bands that wail
*The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
*Bands with synth/keyboards
*Energetic, fun, music
*To show boys who's boss :)

Nouela Johnston proves that bands headed by females can wail just as much as an all male group. If not more. And in Nouela's case, I would definitely say MORE.
AND!!! They don't even have a bass player [Like another girl/2 guy band we know...YYY's]

Blood, Sweat & Swords is a fine debut album, and I look forward to seeing what Mon Frere has in store for us in the future.

Frederick Fennell & the Eastman Wind Ensemble: Grainger; Persichetti...

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One of the Greatest Recordings of Wind Band Literature
Eastman Wind Ensemble - Even Better on CD
5 stars, if only for "Lincolnshire Posy"
Big fat brass
Performance Mistakes

Frederick Fennell & the Eastman Wind Ensemble: Grainger; Persichetti...

Manufacturer: Philips
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ASIN: B0000057L7
Release Date: 1991-08-09

Tracks:

Lincolnshire Posy: 'Lisbon' (Sailor's Song)
Lincolnshire Posy: 'Horkstow Grange' (The Miser and his Man: A local Tragedy)
Lincolnshire Posy: 'Rufford Park Poachers' (Poaching Song)
Lincolnshire Posy: 'The brisk young Sailor' (returned to wed his true Love)
Lincolnshire Posy: 'Lord Melbourne' (War Song)
Lincolnshire Posy: 'The Lost Lady found' (Dance Song)
Lincolnshire Posy: Hill Song No. 2
Symphony for Band (Symphony No. 6): Adagio-Allegro
Symphony for Band (Symphony No. 6): Adagio sostenuto
Symphony for Band (Symphony No. 6): Allegretto
Symphony for Band (Symphony No. 6): Vivace
Armenian Dances: Allegro moderate
Armenian Dances: Allegro
Concerto for 23 Winds: Andante-Allegro non troppo
Concerto for 23 Winds: Vivace
Concerto for 23 Winds: Lento
Concerto for 23 Winds: Allegro molto
Three Japanese Dances: Dance with Pennons
Three Japanese Dances: Mourning Dance
Three Japanese Dances: Dance with Swords

Customer Reviews:

One of the Greatest Recordings of Wind Band Literature.......2007-01-19

This album is a reference work for anyone interested in wind band music. This was Fennell at his finest. A true pleasure to listen to. No one should perform Lincolnshire Posy without hearing this.

Eastman Wind Ensemble - Even Better on CD.......2002-08-07

If you liked the original recording on 33 1/3 RPM, you'll love the sound of the Eastman Wind Ensemble on CD. The sound is amazing (especially without the scratches), the textures even more alive in the re-mastered recording. This amazing ensemble is the not-so-subtle reminder of how a "band" should sound. Sit back, set the volume control to give your speakers a work-out, and enjoy the experience.

5 stars, if only for "Lincolnshire Posy".......2001-04-26

'Lincolnshire Posy' is one of the greatest compositions written for wind band, and this is likely the definitive recording of the work. Frederick Fennell's (the conductor's) full score has become the definitive edition, since Grainger never published anything but a condensed score. The Eastman Wind Ensemble provides a tremendous performance of the piece, and of all the works on the album.

I must admit that I usually only listen to 'Lincolnshire' and 'Hill Song' because I'm a bit of a Grainger fan, but all the music if great, especially Persichetti's 'Symphony for Band' and Rogers' 'Three Japanese Dances'.

If you're not familiar with Grainger, get this album and get familiar with him. He is one of the most important and best composers of the twentieth century, despite how little attention is paid to him outside the world of wind bands.

Big fat brass.......2001-04-08

Listening to this recording brings back memories of my own college band experience with some of these pieces. This performance is fun to listen to largely because of the good brass sound from the trumpets and bones. For instance, track 6 (last mvt of Lincolnshire Posy) rocks. Brass and chimes come accross very forcefully, leaving you, the listener, with no doubt that this group could easily give you 30% more without over blowing. In the words of Spinal Tap's Nigel Tuffnel, "This one goes to eleven"!

Performance Mistakes.......2001-01-01

Having heard this recording on it's original vinyl release, I have found it to be ok, but I have heard performance mistakes in Lincolnshire Posy(Euphonium 4th mvt) if I remember correctly, and I heard too many tempo variations too my liking. North Texas under Corcoran and Eastman under Hunsburger have done far better interpretations of these works.

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Stunning
the incredible X soundtrack
A Theatrical Score to a Television Program
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
X the Soundtrack Vol. 1 Review

X-TV Series I

Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000A59ZE
Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

Ex Dream - Julian Lewis
Destiny
The Two Kamui, The Two Sacred Swords
Reckless Run
Red Thread
Hyper Battle
There Is Always One Future
Peaceful Daily Living
Count Down
Encounter
A Suite (Dragons Of Heaven)
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Secret Sorrow - Kohei Koizumi

Description

Two sides. Two choices. One future. X the TV series features gorgeous animation and a riveting storyline of love, tragedy and destiny as two supernatural factions clash over the fate of the human race. Equally stunning is the memorable and impressive music found in the X TV series original soundtrack I with its heart-wrenching, soulful and even tragically romantic tracks that were crucial in setting the mood to the series. An essential soundtrack for all X fans and anime fans alike, this CD includes both the opening and ending songs.

Customer Reviews:

Stunning.......2006-07-13

I have always loved soundtracks, the way that a composer uses music to set the mood. But I am still incredibly picky about which soundtracks I buy.

From the first episode of X I knew that I had to have this soundtrack. The essence of the whole series can be felt in this music.

Even if you have never seen an episode this music will move you.

Absolutely stunning.

the incredible X soundtrack.......2005-07-07

First off, I have to say that the instrumental pieces of this score are GORGEOUS, especially the breathtaking "Destiny" which still gives me goosebumps when I hear it-the heart wrenchingly beautiful emotion portrayed fits the sadness of X perfectly.
The vocal pieces are pretty good too-from the fast pasted "Ex Dream" opening theme to the smooth, gentle ending theme.
I haven't heard an anime soundtrack this good since the likes of Escaflowne, and the orchestrational music is enough to rival that of Joe Hisashi (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away).
Utterly gorgeous, and whether you love the series or not you should give it a go. 5 Stars all around.

A Theatrical Score to a Television Program.......2005-01-29

I feel as though X: Original Soundtrack, Vol. 1 proves that in Japan, painstaking scoring isn't sacrificed even thought the music belongs to a television series. Especially with 'Destiny', many of the songs on this CD possess the depth and sheer mass of a theatrical symphonic score. The level of music matchs that of Samurai X, a movie-quality release of the Rurouni Kenshin series. The opening theme, an electronical rock beat, could sum up the series with its lyrics (practically all in Japanese, though the tone shows the emotion). I'll give my ratings and a small explination for them:

-Opening Theme: eX Dream- 4 stars (I'm not that much a fan of male Japanese singers, though this is an exception; great voice/emotion)

-Destiny: 5 stars (favorite track, broad depth in strings; ominious "battle" anticipation)

-The Two Kamui, The Two Secret Swords: 4 stars (mysterious triangles transforms into a semi-creepy beat; sudden transformation into exciting orchestral beat w/ electric guitar)

-Reckless Run: 4 stars (a chase-scene beat with ominious male voices; electric guitar on occasion, fantastic strings)

-Red Thread: 3 stars (good harp but too long for solo; probably good with series, though I have only read the manga)

-Hyper Battle: 5 stars (eerie horns turns into a Matrix-like chase beat; skin crawling xylophone [possible]; Hitchcockian violin for several seconds)

-There is Always One Future: 4 stars (emotional violin/string ensemble)

-Peaceful Daily Living: 3 stars (least broad/deep of the collection; solo electric keyboard)

-Count Down: 5 stars (ominious drumbeat synonomous to the title manifests into a thrilling, suspenseful tone)

-Encounter: 4 stars (nice quick, light beat with a hint of anticipation/worry; transforms into an electronica-jazzy beat)

-A Suite (Dragons of Heaven): 4 stars (longest song of collection; floating suite with "The Last Crusade" cords at a certain point)

-Destiny [Piano Version]: 4 stars (piano versions often take away from the original, though a good piano solo can be just as powerful as an orchestra; provides poignant "base" sounds)

-Ending Theme: Secret Sorrow- 4 stars (don't like some opening/ending themes; didn't particularly enjoy the vocals though the music was light, dreamy, and enjoyable)

FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK.......2004-11-05

I bought this cd from another website and the booklet is japaneses even the lyrics. It's a great cd though. Is the booklet on this cd (from amazon.com) in english? I'm thinking of getting another one from here.

X the Soundtrack Vol. 1 Review.......2004-03-29

Ex Dream (4:54) 5/5
Destiny (5:55) 5/5
The Two Kamui, The Two Sacred Swords (4:52) 4.5/5
Reckless Run (2:53) 5/5
Red Thread (3:00) 3/5
Hyper Battle (2:39) 4/5
There is Always One Future (4:27) 4.5/5
Peaceful Daily Living (1:33) 3/5
Count Down (2:30) 5/5
Encounter (3:10)5/5
A Suite (Dragons of Heaven) (9:16) 5/5
Destiny (Piano Version) (2:54) 5/5
Secret Sorrow (5:03) 4/5
CD Run Time: 53:09
CD Rating: 58/65

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Thousand Swords

Manufacturer: No Colours Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Two of Swords
Claudio Roditi
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000KCHXWQ
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Classic Swedish Power Metal Revisited

Swords & Axes
Overdrive
Manufacturer: High Voltage
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2003-12-29

Tracks:

Dream Away
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Fightin Man
Burn In Hell
Swords And Axes
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Mission Of Destruction
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Broken Hearted
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Album Description

2003 reissue of the Swedish metal act's 1984 album, that's unavailable domestically, features 15 tracks including 6 bonus tracks, featuring 4 reunion demos from 1993, 'Die For Love', 'Mighty Lord', 'Back To Basics' & 'Lock Of Gold', along with 2 pre-production tracks from the third album (1985), 'Trapped Under Ice' & 'Ride The Fire'. Metal For Muthas.

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Classic Swedish Power Metal Revisited.......2006-11-27

I must admit that when I think of Swedish bands, it's usually a classic melodic rock band (Europe, Treat) or a modern death metal band (In Flames, Dark Tranquillity) that comes to mind, not a NWOBHM-influenced power metal band. But that's exactly the kind of music Swedish metallers Overdrive delivered.

Overdrive embraced the power metal lyrics and imagery (this album's cover is proof of that), but their sound was clearly influenced by the early 80's New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene. Their sound draws heavily on bands like Saxon, Diamond Head, White Spirit, and early Iron Maiden. It rocks hard, but there is still a melodic aspect to the songs on Swords and Axes - the band's 1984 sophomore album. It's not the same kind of Warlord/Helstar/Crimson Glory style power metal you'd find in the US at the time, nor is it the Helloween-style German power metal. This is the kind of power metal only a band fed a steady diet of NWOBHM can offer. You could slip an Overdrive song in the middle of a Neat Records compilation and no one would know the difference!

The 2003 Metal for Muthas reissue of Swords and Axes features digitally remastered sound as well as 6 bonus tracks. The first 4 tracks are from the band's decidedly un-metal 1993 reunion, but the last two (demo tracks from 1985) are straight-up (and sped-up) power metal all the way.

Swords and Axes is another lost classic that has been brought to light. Old school metal fans should make it a point to check this one out.