No Jive

No Jive

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
1997 reissue of their 1992, first released for the German label Mausoleum, digitally remastered with the bonus track 'This Flight Tonight' (1991 Version), plus lyrics and new liner notes. 11 tracks total. A Castle release.

Tracks:

Bye Bye Bye
It's Gonna Be Me
Space Cowboy (Yippie-Yi-Yay)
Just Got Paid
It Makes Me Ill
This I Promise You
No Strings Attached
Digital Get Down
Bringin' Da Noise
That's When I'll Stop Loving You
I'll Be Good For You
I Thought She Knew

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Despite millions of album sales, 'N Sync are an obvious No. 2 to label mates the Backstreet Boys. Fittingly, they try harder--too hard, in fact--through most of their second non-Christmas disc, No Strings Attached. The quintet and Strings' dozen-plus producers fill these 47 minutes with bland ballads by Diane Warren and Richard Marx, mildly funky workouts like a cover of Johnny Kemp's "Just Got Paid" and the muddled "Space Cowboy," and gimmicks such as "Digital Get Down" that hardly lend credence to whatever career-longevity claims they might want to lodge. This is a guaranteed smash, but judged on the merits of its weak material and less than compelling vocal performances, No Strings Attached should be long forgotten by the time the Backstreeters' next CD arrives. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

I'm feeling dangerous!.......2007-06-18

Today, I decided to release the inner masochist in me. I tortured myself with the small pile of CDs I accumulated during the bubblegum pop explosion nearly a decade ago. What a wake up call! What were we thinking? It's just embarrassing! This is easily the most insipid, uninspired, generic, ludicrous, manufactured [...]that has been perpetrated on record buyers in recent memory. Ugggg!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.......2007-05-27

This music and band (I use that word loosly..to be a band they have to write their own music and play instruments....nuff said) is manufactured garbage...nothing more....NEXT!!!

I don't own this CD........2006-12-31

I bought this through Amazon for my older daughter when it first came out. She tired of it after a year. Currently, it is one of the dog's frisbee's.

I promise.......2006-11-04

This CD is in good condition when I received and nothing damaged or broken. I'm very happy with this purchase. Thank you.

Not as Accomplished as their First.......2006-09-28

This album is not ghastly, but it is not as good as their first CD. It somehow does not feel very innovative. It's sounds like they just tried to emulate some of their earlier hits and see what direction they took. I think this is a result of changing recording companies. They should never have left. I just wondered how much longer they would stay together when I first listened to this CD. Now we all know.

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Simply Wonderful
Music like this could make me a convert
Powerful!
Tenor terrific
oh molly oh

The Impossible Dream
Bobby Scott , Shay Healy , Frank Wildhorn , Irish Traditional , Stanislao Gastaldon , Stephen Sondheim , Rolf Lovland , Joni Mitchell , Charlie Chaplin , Brian / U2 Kennedy , Sarah McLachlan , and Proinnsias O Duinn
Manufacturer: Jive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Ronan
The Dawning of the Day
My Life Belongs to You
Halfway Home: My Life 'Til Now
The Very Best of The Irish Tenors

ASIN: B000078JM7
Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

The Impossible Dream (from Man of La Mancha)
Night and Day
(My Grandfather's) Immigrant Eyes
Isle of Hope Isle of Tears
He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
What's Another Year
When I Look At You
My Irish Molly '0
Musica Prohibita
No One Is Alone
You Raise Me Up
Danny Boy
Both Sides Now
Smile
Life, Love & Happiness/I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Angel

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The term Irish tenor may be fraught with as many wrong-headed, anachronistic characterizations as any phrase in music. But Ronan Tynan not only returns here to the PBS airwaves that helped spread his fame as a member of the Irish Tenors trio, but he overturns a few clichés while delivering a live concert (recorded at the Royal Dublin Society in June 2002) that encompasses everything from Broadway and pop chestnuts to Italian operatic repertoire. Tynan rewards Irish traditions old and new (a medley of Brian Kennedy's and U2's "Life, Love & Happiness"/"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For") and even makes left turns into folkie songstress territory (Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now," Sarah McLachlan's "Angel"). Backed by RTE Orchestra, the unlikely international star invests himself completely in all of it, his strong, crystalline voice playing off the traditions, while forging strong new bonds with the contemporary. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Simply Wonderful.......2005-08-29

This CD is just as great as the more recent "Ronan" CD. I clicked on 3 stars in error. This is a 5++ star album! His voice is sheer perfection, and the songs are wonderful. I also highly recommend the DVD of "The Impossible Dream," even though I didn't care at all for the London Community Choir who sing four songs. Note: The American version of the DVD doesn't have the 25-minute "Dr. Courageous" extra on it that the Irish version does. I saw him in concert last month, and besides having a voice that soars to the rafters, he is warm, funny and endearing.

Music like this could make me a convert.......2005-08-17

I've always been a rock and roll fan since back in the 60's. Listening to this cd could easily convert me into a classical music fan as well. Wow what a voice.

Powerful!.......2003-01-22

Having seen Ronan in person recently in the U.S., I was impressed first and foremost by his singing ability, and second by his stage presence and warmth. He is a special performer and human being. I am proud to be a Ronan Tynan fan.

Tenor terrific.......2003-01-18

I am not a fan of this kind of music, but I bought this after hearing a few sound snippets at amazon and WoW! what a find. Excellent song selection, powerful singing, fine music quality for a live recording. Expand your horizons and enjoy. (get this wayno)

oh molly oh.......2002-12-15

ronan tynan is a great role model for adults and children alike. he was born with a deformity and made a decision he would make something of himself, he had a goal and he surpassed it. no one puts as much of their heart into as he. he puts the audience into his songs, he makes us feel he is singing to each one of us individually. HE IS THE GREATEST IRISH TENOR I HAVE EVER HEARD, INCLUDING JOHN MC CORMAC the great irish tenor of the 30's

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great
Give me more please!! lOL!
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A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=++++++++++++++++
Wow! This CD rocks!

No Secrets

Manufacturer: Jive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006BXIE
Release Date: 2002-08-06

Tracks:

That's What Girls Do
On The Floor
Skin Deep
Kids In America
It's Alright
I'll Remember You
Here I Am
Hot
I Know What I Want
What Are You Waiting For?
No Secrets

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If this saucy quintet sounds familiar, you might remember them as the impish female background singers behind Aaron Carter's teen pop classic "Oh Aaron" and his oddly titled "Stride (Jump on the Fizzy)." If that doesn't jog your memory, recall how they transformed Kim Wilde's "Kids in America" into a futuristic pop anthem for the Jimmy Neutron soundtrack. Named in homage to No Doubt, No Secrets does have a huge one: not only do they have an abundance of talent, but they also have the preternatural sense of ironic self-knowledge that Prince showed in his formative years. Their Prince-like sensibility inflames their songs with a playful outrageousness. In "That's What Girls Do" they demand: "You ask me why I change the color of my hair / You ask me why I need 32 pairs of shoes / You seem to ask me why I got a lot of things / It's just a chick thing / You ought to let it go." These five supremely confident young women have none of the coyness or the unrelenting earnestness usually found in teen pop. Instead, they have a genius for dynamics and off-beat rhythms, and a wicked sense of humor that elevates their songs of love and female empowerment into playful, provocative gems. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

great .......2006-11-28

I LOVE THIS CD! HERE'S WHAT THE SONGS MEAN TO ME;

That's What Girls Do; I think it means that this is what girls do and deal with it type of song. " That's what girls do, they keep you guessing the whole day through..."

On The Floor: I don't really know what this song is about. I think it's just like a party hip hop song. " On the floor. That's where it goes down, everybody's dancing to our brand new sound..."

Skin Deep: This means to me that a boy shouldn't just like you because of your looks. He should take time to see that there's more to you than just "skin deep." " Yeah, yea. yea yea, I need more than you've givin' me skin deep, get down to the bone.."

Kids in America; i think this is just a fun song. " We're the kids in america, we're the kids in america we're the kids in america..."

It's Alright: This to me means that it's gonna be alright between your BF and you. " It's alright.. We'll make it happen baby all night.."

I'll Remember You: To me this songs means that they'll never forget their boys and always remember them even if they move away or something... " I"ll remember you, and baby that's forever true.."

Here I Am: To me this means that you should always keep on shooting for you dreams. " here I am, here i am, here i am, isn't it crazy?...

Hot: I think this is about just having fun with your friends on a summer day. " I like it, it's alright, the beat is pumpin' don't stop.."

I KNow What I Want; I think it's about knowimg a boy likes you and telling him to just come and talk to you. " Do i gotta gotta get in your face? Dont' have a lotta lotta time to waste.."

What Are You Waiting For?; I think it's about liking a boy and waiting for him to notice and talk to you. " What are you waiting for? R U crazy? Open up your eyes and see what's going on.."

NO Secrets. I think this is about not keeping very bad secrets and lettying them out. " Coss my heart and hope to die, i swear these lips will never tell anoother lie.."

It's great.

Give me more please!! lOL!.......2006-11-28

Great music and lyrics, this is the best dancing CD i own! i love the songs ON THE FLOOR! it's really cool and the rap is starting to grow on me in the beginning. HOT. This song has the neatest beat to it! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? awesome!

********************.......2006-11-22

my two fave's were definaltly On the Floor and Hot. They have the best beats and great backup volcals. I love dancing to it!

A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=++++++++++++++++.......2006-11-18

this is the best CD ever! All the songs are great and the girl really know how to sing. (most of them) I wish they had more but I heard some girls quit! No WAY! I love the songs ;
That's whay Girls Do
On The Floor
Skin Deep
Here I Am
Hot
What are YOu Waiting For?
No Secrets.

The rest are OK. go and buy this! Why are you still at the computer? Hop in the car and drive to Wal Mart to get this!

Wow! This CD rocks!.......2006-11-15

This CD rocks! All the songs are catchy, and I got the CD today and I already ave some favorites.

That's What Girls Do- 8/10- Catchy, kinda cheesy
On The Floor- 7/10- Great party song. The rapp in the beginning is a little too much though.
Skin Deep- 9.5/10- Pretty song, good meaning
Kids In AMerica- 6/20- Don't really care for it.
It's Alright- 7/10- That's what it is.
I'll Remember You- 3/10- Too Slow. Depressing in a way.
Here I Am- 8/10- Catchy music, but kinda cheesy
Hot- 10/10- It's HOT! Great beat and cool chorus
I Know What I Want- 8/10- The beginning's a little weird.
What Are You Waiting For?- 11/10- My favorite. Pretty.
No Secrets- 7/10- OK

THis CD is totally worth the money! I wish that Angel hadn't quit though. I would have difinallty bought their second album!

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No Man's Land Is Where They Ended Up Sometimes (3.5 Stars)
so fresh
SOM proves they are FRESHDOPEDOPE
Revisting Souls of Mischief "DEUX". . . .
Not nearly as bad as I thought...

No Man's Land
Souls of Mischief
Manufacturer: Jive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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93 'Til Infinity
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ASIN: B000000526
Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

So You Wanna Be A...
No Man's Land
Rock It Like That
Secret Service
Fresh Dope Dope
Where The F*** You At?
'94 Via Satellite
Do You Want It?
Come Anew
Bumps**t
Ya Don't Stop
Yeah It Was You
Hotel, Motel
Fa Sho Fo Real
Dirty D's Theme (Hoe Or Die)
Times Ain't Fair

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One thing is certain about Souls of Mischief, the razor- sharp quartet at the center of Oakland's Hieroglyphics crew (which includes Del the Funky Homosapien, Extra Prolific, and Casual): These people live and die for hip-hop. But the question on No Man's Land, the follow-up to an excellent debut, 93 'Til Infinity, is whether Souls of Mischief have sold their mischievous souls to the devil for a crack at a larger piece of the rap pie. Though they've long been favorites of rap purists, multiplatinum status has eluded the group for any number of reasons--sadly among them the antigangster, college-level rhymes of members A-Plus, Opio, Phesto, and Tajai. A quick listen to No Man's Land's tougher stance and gunshot sound effects, however, would cause anyone to guess the Hiero crew had compromised their just peace for a little chart action.

A closer inspection of the new album, though, will put at ease those who see Souls of Mischief as defenders of an unadulterated, showmanlike rhyme tradition. Even the group's slightly hardened attitude can't nullify the fact that Souls of Mischief's brand of old school hip-hop formalism resides far outside current rap fashions. In the face of today's smooth R&B flavors, No Man's Land comes without a single melodic hook. Tracks like "Rock It Like That" and "Ya Don't Stop" are as retro as their titles imply: Beats and spare jazz loops serve as shells for the raw exchanges of the verse and intricate interplay of the chorus. Even more than on their debut, Souls of Mischief focus less on what they're saying than on how they say it--the lyrics, therefore, are liable to be branded superficial. Ask the four Souls, though, and they'll tell you to leave the message to the preachers--in rap, it's all about the flow. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

No Man's Land Is Where They Ended Up Sometimes (3.5 Stars).......2006-07-02

It seems like a lot of reviewers think that the Hieroglyphics can do no wrong on some tracks, by trying to judge this on it's own merit or saying it's better than '93 Till Infinity. I myself decided to listen to this album, and beg to differ with the reviews here.

No Man's Land is a nice album is a "freshdopedope" album most of the time. For the most part, the production is like most 90's Hiero albums, funky jazzy loops. Also for the majority, S.O.M. members stay on track with their rhymes. The track "No Man's Land" and "Freshdopedope" are some prime examples of the excellence that they come on the album.

Some Hiero members come to join the Soul's on some tracks. Del Tha Funkee Homosapien makes a notable appearance on the track "'94 Via Satellite", and Pep Love rhymes on a track by himself on "Yeah It Was You".

Unfortunately this album flaws in some ways. Tracks like "Where The F*** You At?" and "Rock It Like That" are easily forgetable. Also, the production saves a lot of tracks from being medicore. With the production that sounds a little deeper than their first album, it comes off quite well that a lot of listeners don't hear some of the lyrics that Soul's say. Also I think that the skits were pointless in some ways.

Overall, production would play a huge part of this album. Otherwise it would be medicore at some points. Lyrically
S.O.M. are decent on some tracks and good on others. What I think is that one member, say Phesto would shine and Opio would come off weak on something like "Fa Sho Fo Real" but then Opio would go strong and Phesto get weak on "Times Ain't Fair". Many tracks, there is this type of consistancy (along with Tajai and A+ in the mix). Other than that, this album is decent for the most parts. Many Hiero fans didn't like this album, but I think that it has it's strong points and some weak points. Give it a listen and check it out and judge for yourself. I recommend this to many Hiero fans, if they don't own this already.

Lyrics: B-
Production: B+
Musical Vibes: B
Overall: B-

Favorite Tracks: Freshdopedope, '94 Via Satellite, Fa Sho Fo Real, Times Ain't Fair, Do You Want It?, Secret Service

Also, the track "Cab Fare" was a demo for this album that was cut when it was released. It may be on a Hiero Oldies album.

so fresh.......2005-12-28

i like it more than 93' til infinity. Everybody wants it only one crew got it...

SOM proves they are FRESHDOPEDOPE.......2003-11-21

People and critics too often tend to judge sophomore albums in comparison to their first releases. This is simply an unfair and ignorant approach. Each album should be judged for what it is...an album, reflecting the artist(s) at that time.

Cast in the shadow of a groundbreaking debut LP; No Man's Land, Souls of Mischief's (A-Plus, Opio, Phesto & Tajai) sophomore LP is everything a follow-up album should be. It's creative, lyrically brilliant and the beats are incredible. Most importantly, SOM didn't try to fashion "No Man's Land" after the much celebrated "93 'til Infinity." 2 years later ('95), SOM has matured and marinated in supreme success of their debut, and they've shown that they've improved themselves.

The vibe of this album as a whole is much darker and serious than "93", while SOM still manages to stun everyone with their creativity and talent. They get even more props on the fact that they've managed to do it a second time. Every track is sick, and if you don't feel it at first, it grows on you in no time.
As an entire album, it's not as good as "93", but this LP does contain my three favorite Souls tracks ever:
"Ya Don't Stop" (track #11), amazing beat and rediculous rhyming. This track is "No Man's Land"'s "93 'til Infinity" (single) equivalent.
"Freshdopedope" (#5), one of the best dark beats I've ever heard. The dirty rhymes over the beat is hypnotic.
"Time's Ain't Fair" (#16), my favorite SOM track. A feel good track...just listen.

Production is kept in the family, with A-Plus and Opio taking most of the credit. Other producers include, Del, Jay-Biz, Toure, Casual & Snupe of Extra Prolific. Guest Appearances by Del, Pep Love and Snupe.

Bottom Line: Mad props to SOM, they've done it again. If you've heard bad things - don't believe the ignorant, this album is amazing. 4.5 stars. Peace.

Revisting Souls of Mischief "DEUX". . . ........2003-04-13

"if you didn't list this as your favorite you simply didn't listen CLOSELY"
tajai - 8) do you want it. after revisting this cd 8 years after its release I truely understand the genius and lyricism behind it. this cd suffers the same as nas' - it was written and das efx's straight up sewaside. these albums all followed CLASSIC material the same as No Man's Land following 93' Til Infinity and therefore were written off as being subpar albums. After relistening with a maturer mind and amongst the crisis of quality product in Hiphop I truely appreciate what this album contributed to the movement. . . .ADD this album to your collection "its a no brainer". i'm afraid if we don't archive these albums in our collection our youth/children won't know what (art) real Hiphop and mc'ing is - ...

Not nearly as bad as I thought..........2002-12-12

After hearing everybody completely bury this CD, I was expecting an abomination. But I was surprised. It's definitely no '93 'til Infinity - the beats and rhymes aren't as nice. And A-Plus has taken a downhill dive. He was my favourite on '93 'til, but now his rhymes are really weak. Phesto's improved and is now clearly the best lyricist, but I don't like his new style. He has some odd enunciation habits that vex me. But yeah... It's a solid CD. Expect another '93 'til and you're bound to be disappointed. I've only ever known Tribe and OutKast to actually improve on a classic debut. A word of warning though- Don't listen to track 2 - 'No Man's Land'. The jazzy saxophone loop is one of the most addictive I've ever heard. I can't get it out of my head.

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Better than Nora
What I've been missing!
Elegance

Walk the Worn out Floor
Julie Wolf
Manufacturer: Palimpest Records
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ASIN: B00005Y954
Release Date: 1997-10-16

Tracks:

My Foolish Heart
I Only Mean It When I Sing the Blues
Wall
Fool That I Am
If I Loved You
Love Is Like a Cigarette
Trust in Me
Killing the Blues
My Song
Mountain Atop a Mountain
Baby Plays Around
Don't Go to Strangers
I Need You
Someone Else Is Steppin' In
How Will You Remember Me?
I Thought You Were Standing Next to Me

Customer Reviews:

Better than Nora.......2004-12-24

Now if you ask me, and a substantial number of torch song virtuosos do on a frighteningly frequent basis, this here album is far superior to the work that Nora Jones has popularized in recent years. See, this here Julie Wolf has a voice that is considerably warmer and more velvety than that of Nora. Don't go thinking that I am casting disparaging thoughts at Miss Jones because I ain't - I like her work to an extent, but then again I get pretty worn out listening to her CDs because she sings beautifully while at the same time she sounds like she is singing somebody else's songs. That ain't the case for Julie Wolf.

Julie Wolf sings all the songs on this here album like they was her own. She makes them personal like, and that lends itself to the quality of the product. She also happens to be a gifted musician and can play a number of instruments quite beautifully and while I don't want to ramble on in a comparison of the two women, I don't know that Nora Jones can do that. In fact, I lost interest in Nora Jones before her first CD reached its critical climax. This here Julie Wolf CD sneaked in under the critical radar and managed to garner only a smidgen of recognition. This, my internet savvy friends, was a travesty. This is the album everybody should have been talking about when they were discovering or rediscovering more mature music... not that Nora Jones thing. Sorry, I'm attempting to get away from the comparison but I find it hard.

I will have to admit that I purchased this CD when I saw Julie Wolf perform behind Bruce Cockburn a while back and took it home and played it once while I was out in the shed working. I was preoccupied with getting the reversible flange on my brush hog replaced and didn't pay so much attention to the music. So I didn't play it again until last week and since I put it in to the CD player I have now played it about eleventy hundred times. This thang is wonderful, ya'll. We done had us a fire last night and had this here CD on and the whole Huckabee clan was mesmerized. Even Junior, who usually takes to other types of music.

Me and Mama put the youngin's to bed and played the CD again and sat there on the fold-a-bed in the front room and made cow eyes at each other and boy-howdy is this a good CD for doing that. I guess my final critique is - if you plan on makin' cow eyes and need some music that isn't just background music, but rather music to give you something to think about while you get all romantic, then this here CD is the one you need.

What I've been missing!.......2004-04-24

Virtually stumbled accross this artist when looking up a favorite of mine (Catie Curtis). Any friend of Caties's is a friend of mine. LOVED the CD. The perfect CD when you are not sure what mood you are in. Prefect for ALL occassions. Crisp, clean, beautiful music to enjoy - always. This CD had moved into my favorite position. A CD you will never get tired of!

Elegance.......2002-08-05

Where shall I? Can I begin, in describing the incredible Julie Wolf? Everything I can think of is a 'Given'. Julie is a tremendous pianist. 'Given'. Ms. Wolf is an amazing singer. 'Given'. Julie is an talented songwriter. 'Given'. Julie Wolf knows her way around arrangements, interpretation and accompaniment. 'Given'.
Her solo cd "Walk the Worn Out Floor" is to beautiful for words, as is the woman. As her hands slowly, very slowly start to play the first track, "My Foolish Heart", you can hear Julie's lips part right before she begins to sing. It's one of those magical moments in music when you and the artist become one, the feeling that you are listening from a breath away. The moment is absolute heaven.

"If I Loved You" a song first penned by the duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein becomes Julie's. I'm taken aback time and time again by the maturity in her phrasing, not only on this song, but on so many of the songs in this collection. A gorgeous melancholy and quiet introspection live and breathe on this track. She posseses the ability of being able to deliberately hang on a phrase, a note, and then, allow it fall a bit behind the song's natural rhythm.

Listening to "Love is Like a Cigarette" I'm always taken aback by the softness, the gentle air that resonates in the woman's voice. "Trust in Me" a song by Denny Goodhew, is sung to perfection. The interplay between the words, her piano and her voice, astounds me. She touches me with the 'feeling' of all three as they merge into one, imparting an opening of the soul.

She does an interpretation of Keith Jarrett's "My Song". This song is just to beautiful, it kills me, leaves me in a gorgeous restful place-everytime. The lyrics written by Rhiannon, a friend of Julie's, overlap and seemingly decode the sax melody played on the original version. "A Mountain Atop a Mountain" is breathtaking. Close your eyes and you're floating totally free as the airiest of cellos plays the melody, it's quietly taken over by Hans Teuber's flute, flying just abit higher and then the sweetness of Julie's voice, holds you as the same melody is finished as it should be, with her angelic tones in duet with the flute. Listening to her arrangement of "Baby Plays Around", you hear an ominous series of basslines being played behind the lyrics, by John Silverman. It darkens the music and for myself, matches the many moods being sung by Ms. Wolf. Julie weaves many emotions as she sings the lyrics. She moves from a sad timbre, a voice of anger, of worry, for what is to become of both of them. She touches on a complicated matter of factness. A place where a person finds acceptance of the truth in someone they love beyond measure, beyond longing, beyond reason yet deep remorse in finally having let go. A proud love but one that may make you ashamed to have fallen so deeply for them.

"Don't Go to Strangers" not only showcases Julie Wolf's voice but also her extremely tasteful soloing. I really don't know what jazz pianists she's studied, but I hear bits of everyone from Jarrett, a bit of Corea, a touch of Zawinul, colors of Lyle Mays' solo work, a sprinkle of Donald Fagen. This song moves from some infectious, bright and upbeat chords to start, and some very tastefully executed soloing. It all slowly finds it's way back, reacquainting you with Julie's magnificent voice to open the song's first verse. As she delivers her lines she also slows and darkens the mood, ever so gently. The tones become very soft and dreamlike, and her vocal walks inside and around the chords. Glorious. The solo starts very slowly, with a thoughtfulness, a meditative brilliance that grows into a very steady moving river of notes delivered with such purposeful deliberateness. As her solo builds, the somber mood that had been painted, sharpens and like a flower, it starts to blossom. It opens, not only a very quiet breath but also a walking bassline that starts to move the solo into a new color, a new brilliance, a new rhythm. The chord clusters chime and ring out but quickly remember their earlier musical embrace, and begin to close around themselves and break into single, soulful notes once again. Julie has once again shifted the mood and rhytmn , her fingers start to lead us back to some very heartfelt closing verses.

Ah, what an artist. She moves quite easily from the melodies of Annie Lennox to Rodgers & Hammerstein to a self penned song called "The Wall". This song, "The Wall", is a promising look into what the woman could offer us if we could only get another Julie Wolf solo cd. Julie left me wanting to know more about the character she's singing about...and that's exactly the intent. We all put up walls in our lives, for protection of our hearts, for the sake of diverting someone who's getting alittle to close, or just a wall to put up the memories. On "Daisy Petals on My Head", a cd by her sister Kate, you can hear one song co-written by Julie, yet I would love to hear more of Julie's solo music.

There really isn't to much on Julie Wolf out in 'webland', I've looked. It's a shame that an artist of her ability, her promise, her grace is for our purposes, living a musical life of such anonymity. The talent of this woman is immense. I'm so proud to know of her talent. I'm so very happy that I've come to know her music. Her touch on the piano is as delicate as her voice, yet her ability for interpretation is so far beyond what has become celebrated in today's 'so called music'. To have Julie Wolf acknowledged by today's standards of artistry would be a giant step downward to mediocrity.

Tracks:

Dancin' on Coals
20th Century Boy
Someone Like You
Midnight Struck
Attack of Life

Customer Reviews:

Can you say "Poseurs"?.......2003-12-29

Ok... that was harsh. BUT, while watching Vh1 Classics yesterday, a video of this band came about. so (later on that day) I ran into this particular live disc and bought it (for about $5 used). Good CD, but I cant get the singer's face out of my mind acting like the genetic offspring of Ian Astbury of the CULT and Steven Tyler of AEROSMITH, with about 1/2 the talent of either. Best song on this little gem is 20th Century Boy, and i say gen because despite the poseur singing, its great rock and roll. The band as a whole do kick ass & the music is more than i expected. And although i call this dude a poseur, i have MUCH more respect for him than Scott Stapp or Fred Durst.

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Price for Peace

Manufacturer: American Journey
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00005UWIT
Release Date: 2001-12-21

Tracks:

Dreamy Hawaiian Moon (Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiian Hotel)
I'm Beginning to See the Light (Duke Ellington and His Orchestra)
There are No Wings on a Foxhole (Meredith Wilson)
G.I. Jive (Glenn Miller and His Army Air Force Band)
Here We Go Again (Glenn Miller and His Army Air Force Band)
Buckle Down Winsocki (Glenn Miller and His Army Air Force Band)
My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time (Carmen Cavaltero Orchestra)
We'll Meet Again (The Ink Spots)
On A Coconut Island (Louis Armstrong and the Polynesians)
Guns in the Sky (Glenn Miller and His Army Air Force Band)
It's Been A Long, Long Time (Kitty Kalen and Harry James)
I'll Be Seeing You (Georgia Gibbs)
Salute
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Welcome Home
Island Hopping
Return to Iwo Jima
The Philippines
Brave Young Men
Okinawa
Price for Peace

Album Description

Price for Peace is a 90-minute film documentary by James Moll, with executive producers Steven Spielberg and Stephen Ambrose, in association with The National D-Day Museum. This film beautifully depicts the events that transpired in the Pacific War theatre between the attack on Pearl Harbor (December 1941) and the bombing of Hiroshima (August 1945). Nathan Wang provides the background score and incorporates 12 period recordings into the soundtrack.

Average customer rating:

Great Single
Best SONGS EVER!!
My true rating is, of course, a - (negative) 1 million
Mixed feelings on this single...
i love no secrets!

That's What Girls Do / Comes Back
No Secrets
Manufacturer: Jive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000691MV
Release Date: 2002-06-18

Customer Reviews:

Great Single.......2005-10-06

These girls are talented and lovely at the same time. In entertainment, that's a lethal combination. The songs are catchy and fun to dance to. These songs can even make a lousy dancer like me look good on the dance floor...well, maybe not. But I still love these songs. Plus I'm replacing what I lost in a car fire. That's the last time I buy a Nissan Sentra.

Best SONGS EVER!!.......2005-07-11

No Secrets' Single is AMAZING!! I love all the songs on it and wish that Comes Back had been on their album. Angel went solo (her album is even better than No Secrets' (hard to believe)), Erin went solo (now Nicki Foxx) (her single comes out soon). Hopefully, oh God please, Jessica Fried will go solo. Alright here are my ratings, and ignore the review below mine, they're just jealous that they don't have talent.

1. That's What Girls Do -- 10/10
Great rythm, it's the first song on the album.

2. Comes Back -- 20/10
Great lyrics, great tune, Angel pulls this one off with an A+++.

3. Album Snippets
-Skin Deep -- 9/10
Great slow song, gets rid of people with a relationship all about beauty.

-What Are You Waiting For? -- 10/10
Very upbeat & happy

-I'll Remember You -- 10/10
Give this song to a friend that's moving.

4. no secrets Answering Machine Message
Use this as you answering machine message.

Overall: 59/50

My true rating is, of course, a - (negative) 1 million.......2003-05-06

I know that most of the people listening to this music are just kids, but come on, people! How can you think that this generic sugar-coated pop [stuff] is actually music!? This music, like anything by Avril Lavigne, Aaron Carter, Play, Dream, or any of those other [guys], is carefully designed and marketed ...for the Cartoon Network viewing robots that make up pre-teen America. You see the commercials for their [bad] CD's right alongside the Cheerios and Playstation 2 commercials. Not that there is anything wrong with Cheerios or Playstation 2, they are great products. But music should not be just a product.

Take my advice, kids. There are wonderful bands out there that you won't be seeing commercials for on the Cartoon Network (or anywhere else, usually). Bands and artists like Tool, Nine Inch Nails, The Cure, The Police, Pearl Jam, Barenaked Ladies, David Bowie, Tori Amos, Coldplay, Radiohead, etc., etc. These are all mainstream artists, and yet they are truly talented, with intelligent lyrics, amazing singing voices, beautifully complex, layered, and heart-wrenching music, and refreshing and original ideas. Some of their music is poppy, lighthearted and catchy, and some of it is raw and blistering with emotion. Some of it is soothing, and some of it is haunting and disturbing. There is so much variety in the music catalogs of just the handful of bands that I mentioned here, that anyone could find something they liked. Why resign yourselves to the ...mainstream, corporate popular music? Which is exactly what you're doing when you plunk down your cash for these "here today, gone tomorrow" pop groups. And if you like music with more of an R&B flavor, why not get Erykah Badu or Fiona Apple or Lauryn Hill or something? Heck, even Janet Jackson is better than these girls. But I would say stick to her earlier work.

One day you guys will be embarrassed that you ever spent money on this cheap imitation of music. I hope when that happens, you'll remember the names of the bands I mentioned, and decide to check them out. You'll discover an entire world you never knew existed. Sounds dramatic, I know, but trust me. I just hope that maybe one of you will take my advice to heart before you waste years of your life listening to this [stuff].

Mixed feelings on this single..........2002-10-17

I have listened to a few "girl groups:" PYT (which broke up), Dream, Play, and now No Secrets. No Secrets does not impress me much. They have 5 members, unlike the other groups that I mentioned that all have 4 members.
What I did not like:
1. All the girls look about 13-14 and they have way too much makeup on. The bleach blonde looks like a total bimbo.
2. "That's What Girls Do" is totally annoying.
3. These girls need singing lessons. They cannot harmonize at all.
4. There is no lead singer. In all the other groups I listed, there is one/two member/s that consistently sing lead and bring the music together (Ashley of PYT, Holly of Dream, Faye/Anais of Play). In my opinion, there should be at least one, or maybe two, lead singers in every group of more than 3.
Things I liked:
1. "Comes Back" - good rhythm, somewhat good vocals
2. "Skin Deep" - lyrics sound promising, vocalist on this song sounds good.
I have not yet decided whether I will purchase the entire album, but I would definitely rank this group lower than Dream and Play. Once they get a little bit older (15-16), develop better singing abilities, and get a lead singer, this group might do well.

i love no secrets!.......2002-08-03

this is a great single, i can't wait for the full cd to come out
the first track, that's what girls do is about how guys don't understand girls sometimes
track 2, "comes back" is about when friends turn they're back on you and how it will all "come back" to them in the end
there are three snippets: skin deep; about when someone only likes you for what you look like and not what's inside;
"what are you waiting for": about when a girl likes a guy and she wants him to make the first move;
i'll remember you; is about when a close friend moves away (it's a ballad)
all of the songs on this cd are very "poppy" and upbeat
i've also heard three other songs of no secrets and really great too

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Jazz Tribune No. 58: Cab Calloway & Co.
Cab Calloway
Manufacturer: Bmg/RCA Records Label
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000025GEK
Release Date: 1992-11-23

Tracks:

Evenin'
Harlem Hospitality
Lady With the Fan
Harlem Camp Meeting
Zaz, Zuh, Zaz
Father's Got His Glasses On
Minnie the Moocher
Minnie the Moocher
Scat Song
Scat Song
Kickin' the Gong Around
There's a Cabin in the Cotton
I Learned About Love from Her
I Learned About Love from Her
Little Town Gal
'Long About Midnight

Tracks:

Moon Glow (I'm Living in the Past)
Jitterbug
Jitterbug
Hotcha Razz-Ma-Tazz
Margie
Emaline
Ol' Joe Louis
Your Voice
Rooming House Boogie
I Beeped When I Shoulda Bopped
I Need Lovin'
Just a Crazy Song (Hi-Hi-Hi)
It Looks Like Susie
Growlin' Dan
Concentratin' on You
Last Dollar
Scat Song
Oh! You Sweet Thing

Average customer rating:

No Jive
Nazareth
Manufacturer: Eagle Rock/Eagle
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Play 'N' the Game

ASIN: B00005Y6RP
Release Date: 2003-12-02

Tracks:

Hire And Fire
Do You Wanna Play House
Right Between The Eyes
Every Time It Rains
Keeping Our Love Alive
Thinkin Mans Nightmare
Cover Your Heart
Lap Of Luxery
Medley The Rowan Tree Tell Me That You Love Me
Cry Wolf
This Flight Tonight (1991 Version) (Bonus Track)
Hire And Fire (Edited Version) (Bonus Track)
Medley The Rowan Tree (Edit) Tell Me That You Love Me (Edit)

Album Description

30th anniversary remastered reissue of the Scottish hard rock quartet's 1992 compilation includes three bonus tracks, 'This Flight Tonight' (1991 Version), 'Hire & Fire' (Edited Version), 'Medley - The Rowan Tree (Edited Version) & 'Tell Me That You Love Me' (Edited Version). Eagle. 2002.

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