Bother [Enhanced]

Bother [Enhanced]

Track Listings

1. Brother

2. Rules Of Evidence

3. Wicked

Tracks:

Red Herring
The Mythology of Psychosis
Good Deeds
I Feel Worse When I'm with You
The Importance of being Folk (Part I)
Inclined to Vomit
You Don't Worry Enough
Cultivation
Herd Me
R.S.x
Plagued by Fear
I Should Care
The Importance of Being Folk (Part II)
Harvest

Customer Reviews:

One of Adult.'s finest efforts.......2007-07-08

I found this to be one of Adult.'s strongest releases with a good variety of sounds and textures. The overall feel is a bit darker than their previous work and it shows a new side to their art. The stylized vocals from Nicola Kuperus are not the feature here (in my opinion, this is for the best), but that is not to say there aren't plenty of memorable tunes. The typical minimal electro sound is still in place, but the sonic palette is more diverse than before.

Adult.'s early albums were enjoyable, but it seemed clear (to me anyway) that they were still developing and maturing. By "Why Bother?", Adult. seems to have found their sound. It's ultimately greater than a simple more-of-the-same release. They actually seem to be exploring something of a punk sound in places, not necessarily as in super-fast songs with unintelligible vocals, but in a raw, energetic style.

It's nice to see that some of the "electroclash" artists were able to distinguish themselves as legitimate musicians. Adult. managed to develop a definite style early on and that's probably the biggest reason they have continued to release creative electronic music. I must resist the urge to attribute this style completely to Kuperus' monotone vocal delivery because, on this album more than ever, Miller's sparse electronic productions are central to their sound. I'm still not convinced that they're musically comparable to electronic artists such as Aphex Twin or Autechre, so I must give this album four stars instead of five, but that's not really a criticism with the album itself. Judged solely by their oeuvre, this is a five-star album.

If you're an Adult. fan, you should add this to your collection. If you just like electronic music, this is also a worthy addition to your library. Enjoy.

I can't complain........2007-06-27

Adult are a punk/electroclash band from Detroit that seem to improve a little with every new album. Female vocals that really have a genuine punkrock style to them, and the sinister experimental electronic soundscape fill yours ears with total weirdness. The music is even weirder than this review! Heah.

On Their Own Terms.......2007-05-07

There is no one else out there like Adult. Electronic and Punk and Nicola Kuperus's amazing voice.

ADULT.: all grown up and better than ever!.......2007-03-30

("Why Bother?" by Adult.)

While they may have begun their days as just another (even though they were really one of the first) in a glut of electropop revivalists, Adult. (yes, they want you to notice the ".") managed to survive the overall implosion of the electronica market, and instead of watering down their sound, they've grown wilder, more experimental, and indeed, more youthful-sounding. If this is growing up, then I say to heck with the kids! On their last album, Gimmie Trouble, they added guitarist Samuel Consiglio to the core duo of Adam Lee Miller and Nicola Kuperus, giving them a punkier, noisier edge. Consiglio is gone for this album, but the edge has remained. Many of the songs here could be synth versions of "classic" punk songs from 1977. Back in the day, of course, there actually were some punk bands using synthesizers, such as the Screamers. Well, Adult.'s new sound is way more advanced than that, using all manner of queasy, dissonant and even outright atonal effects. Think of the earlier work of such electronic rock pioneers Cabaret Voltaire and Throbbing Gristle, and you're on the right track. Also, there are even a couple of instrumentals here that take some cues from "serious" electronic art music, but Adult. goose it up with punk rock energy. Vocalist Kuperus has grown into an unexpectedly wild singer as well. Whereas the band's earlier efforts relied on dispassionate, electronically distorted speak-singing, Kuperus has clearly drawn inspiration from New Wave divas such as Nina Hagen and Lene Lovich (who in turn were inspired by, yes, Yoko Ono). Her dramatically swooping, sneering and hectoring style will definitely put a few "normal" folks off, but who needs 'em? Kuperus is the real American Idol, if you ask me. Besides, can you picture the vanilla likes of Carrie Underwood singing songs with titles like "I Feel Worse When I'm With You" and (best title of the decade:) "Inclined to Vomit"? While I can't say their sound is original, I can definitely report that there's no one out there remotely like them these days. Electroclash may have suffered a tragic crib death, but Adult. have not only survived, they've thrived.

Average customer rating:

a continuation of his first

It Don't Bother Me
Bert Jansch
Manufacturer: Castle Music (UK)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00005AFML
Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

Oh My Babe
Ring-A-Ding Bird
Tinker's Blues
Anti Apartheid
The Wheel
A Man I'd Rather Be
My Lover
It Don't Bother Me
Harvest Your Thoughts Of Love
Lucky Thirteen
As The Day Grows Longer Now
So Long (Been On The Road So Long)
Want My Daddy Now
900 Miles

Album Description

UK reissue of the influential British folk artist's sophomore album, originally released in 1965. 14 tracks including, 'Anti Apartheid' & 'Lucky Thirteen'. The CD housed in a slipcase comes with a 12 page booklet with informative sleevenotes. 2001 release.

Album Details

Digitally remastered edition from the influential guitarist's vast catalog.

Customer Reviews:

a continuation of his first.......2001-10-29

This, Jansch's second album, followed the landmark first's release by less than a year, still in 1965. It pretty much represents a continuation of the first, though here he plays a couple of works with John Renbourn on second guitar (the exotic North African-sounding vocal piece 'My Lover,' and the incredible instrumental 'Lucky Thirteen'), and the traditional piece '900 Miles,' on which he shows that he can play the banjo as well as the guitar. Other high points include the interesting solo instrumental 'The Wheel,' the chilling commentary title cut, and the more lighthearted 'As the Day Grows Longer Now.' Be ready for a couple of cuts that are not so strong, however. Still, with perhaps one more strong cut this release most likely would have had nearly the same effect as its predecessor had it been released first. Together, these two albums added to Davy Graham's pioneer work in setting the context for the notion of the "contemporary acoustic guitarist." For Jansch, in the next year it would be on to the beginnings of British folk-rock, with the albums "Jack Orion" and "Bert and John," and shortly thereafter, the coming together of Pentangle.

Average customer rating:

Super selection, super remastering, super everything!

Hey Girl, Don't Bother Me
The Tams
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000025057
Release Date: 1998-06-26

Tracks:

Weep Little Girl
Go Away Little Girl
What Kind of Girl Are You?
Hey Little Girl
Why Did My Little Girl Cry?
Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
Silly Little Girl
Candy
My Lady Elaina
Melancholy Baby
She's Funny That Way
Anna (Go to Him)

Customer Reviews:

Super selection, super remastering, super everything!.......2005-11-07

This is without a doubt the best compilation available on the Tams. Most of their greatest recordings are here and in STEREO as they were intended to be. Some people don't like stereo but most of those people probably were not around during the late 50's and early 60's when stereo records and record players became available. I say to them. Hit the MONO button on your stereo and play your music in MONO or cover up one ear.

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Don't Bother
Shakira
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000ECXBUA
Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

Don't Bother
Underneath Your Clothes (Live)

Average customer rating:

one of my faves!
Shakira's done good!

Don't Bother
Shakira
Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BYACGW
Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

Don't Bother
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Customer Reviews:

one of my faves!.......2007-05-11

this is one of my favorite shakira songs and i really love it. she is a brilliant and diverse artist and it always shines through.

Shakira's done good!.......2006-03-30

I'm not a big fan, well actually I'm not a fan, but I really enjoy listening to this song. Shakira doesn't make it easy to understand her when she sings, I had to look up for the lyrics on the net so I could understand what she's singing about but once you've read the lyrics you can sing along cause they're easy to remember. I still can't believe that someone actually managed to put the word Taichi in the song, didn't see that one coming!!) Anyways... very nice!!

The Best of the Tams: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me

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The Best of the Tams: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
The Tams
Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000DENHA
Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy
I've Been Hurt
Go Away Little Girl
It's All Right (You're Just in Love)
Letter
Laugh It Off
Greatest Love
You Lied to Your Daddy
Shelter
All My Hard Times
Weep Little Girl
What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)
Silly Little Girl
Anna (Go to Him)
Melancholy Baby
Riding for a Fall
Got to Get Used to a Broken Heart
Truth Hurts
Why Did My Little Girl Cry
Get Away (Leave Me Alone)
Untie Me

Longshot: Feel the Love By Nsync, Me By Lfo, See You Again By O-town, Put Your Arms Around Me By Natural, Let's Get This Party Started By Take 5, Wishing on Every Star By Innosense, so Often By C-note, It Don't Bother Me By Brizz, She's a Mystery to Me By Becker, in & Out By Ali Dee, I Just Wanna Be with You By Bon Voyage, Happy By Keli Michaels, Fall in Love By Nichole Carter, a Reason to Love Me By Joey Sculthorpe, Longshot Theme By Lalo Schirfin, Longshot Theme (Remix)

Average customer rating:

Longshot: Feel the Love By Nsync, Me By Lfo, See You Again By O-town, Put Your Arms Around Me By Natural, Let's Get This Party Started By Take 5, Wishing on Every Star By Innosense, so Often By C-note, It Don't Bother Me By Brizz, She's a Mystery to Me By Becker, in & Out By Ali Dee, I Just Wanna Be with You By Bon Voyage, Happy By Keli Michaels, Fall in Love By Nichole Carter, a Reason to Love Me By Joey Sculthorpe, Longshot Theme By Lalo Schirfin, Longshot Theme (Remix)

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000GEFHNU