Hero & the Madman [Import]

Hero & the Madman [Import]

Track Listings

1. Little Girl in Bloom

2. Chatting Today

3. Randolph's Tango

4. Remembering, Pt. 2 (New Day)

5. Song for While I'm Away

6. Gonna Creep up on You

7. Baby Face

8. Brought Down

9. Honesty Is No Excuse

10. Clifton Grange Hotel

11. Hero and the Madman

12. Things Ain't Workin' out Down at the Farm

13. Diddy Levine

14. I Don't Want to Forget How to Jive

15. Ray Gun

16. Call the Police

17. Slow Blues

18. Friendly Ranger at Clontarf Castle

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
2002 compilation for the Irish hard rock legends. 18 tracks including, 'Little Girl In Bloom', 'Chatting Today', 'Randolph's Tango', 'Remembering Part 2 (New Day)' & 'A Song For While I'm Away'.

Tracks:

Underclass Hero
Walking Disaster
Speak Of The Devil
Dear Father
Count Your Last Blessings
Ma Poubelle
March Of The Dogs
The Jester
With Me
Pull The Curtain
King Of Contradiction
Best Of Me
Confusion And Frustration In Modern Times
So Long Goodbye

Album Description

Underclass Hero marks a step in a bold new direction for the group, whose three full length album's, 2001's All Killer, No Filler, 2002's, Does this Look Infected and 2004 Chuck have sold over 7 million units worldwide. 'You Can't help buy grow a little', says Whibley about the band's musical and lyrical maturity. 'We now see the artistic side of music. We wanted to make this the most artistic punk-rock record we could. We approach music differently now. Things now have a purpose. We care about the craft of it now.' The is Sum 41, better than ever...and this time no regrets.

Customer Reviews:

Good album but for one thing.......2007-08-03

I like Sum 41, and have bought a few of their albums, including this one. I'm a big fan of pop punk, and these guys are good at it. This album has many catchy songs, shows a lot of diversity, and is well done.

The only reason I didn't give in 5 stars is that a few of the songs sound way to much like Bink 182 to me. This is especially true about the song 'Walking Disaster'. I am also a big Blink 182 fan. Now that they are gone, I am looking for bands that do similar music. So, Sum 41 is a great candidate. But this song, and a few others, are TOO IDENTICAL to Blink 182. Not only is the music of the same type, but the 'musical tricks' used are also exactly like Blink 182 (e.g., having line-ending vocal note drop instead of rise).

There is also some hints of Greenday (track 7), but this is done more like I'm suggesting. It 'hints' at Greenday, its not a 'copy' of Greenday and their style and methodology. I also find hints of an old band called '10 CC' at the end of track 10. Hints and homages are ok, I just have a problem with down right mimicry.

Having said this, 'Walking Disaster' is one of my favorite songs on the album. I just would have preferred if they had done it more in their OWN style (Sum 41 does have their own) instead of trying to BE Blink 182. But, like I said, the album is very good, I will continue to listen to Sum 41 and likely buy their albums, and I DID give it 4 out of 5, which is not shabby! :)

They did well.......2007-08-01

Finally time to review this album after giving it a week of listening. Obviously, I was super stoked when this came out. Certainly one of my favorite bands, Sum 41 is on that short list of bands that got better as they got harder. Here, it isn't quite as hard as some of their other stuff, but still very enjoyable none the less. They still have the ripping fast choruses which I love. The ballad "Without you" is nothing short of amazing. I heard it was way too poppy at first but that itsn't entirely true. Sum 41 still rule the music world in my books

Starts with a bang, ends with a whimper.......2007-07-31

This was a pretty interesting CD. Although I'm not an avid Sum 41 fan and have never purchased any of their other CD's, this one caught my interest and upon seeing it on a store shelf, I decided it was worth a buy. I wasn't wrong, it's a pretty decent CD, but not much more than that, unfortunately. While it gets off to an excellent start, by the CD's end, not only does it overstay its welcome and end up repeating itself, but it ends with some slow and tedious songs that (clearly) Sum 41 just isn't as good at. It also continues Sum 41's tendencies to borrow somewhat from other bands. Some people have pointed out similarities to Green Day's American Idiot. I, personally, don't see that comparrison at all, to me, this sounds a lot more like Blink 182's Take off Your Pants and Jacket CD. Not necessarily a problem, but obviously if you're buying this CD expecting anything particularly groundbreaking (either for this band or for rock in general,) don't bother.

The good news here is that when Sum 41 isn't attempting to do (painfully slow) love balads or slowing their tracks down with over-production or keyboards, they retain a great, fast, energetic punk rock sound that is becomming rarer and rarer in the record label industry. It's a sound that I hope this band never loses, I just hope they apply it to something a bit more original next time around.

1. Underclass Hero; 9/10. Pretty great song. Although it sounds (again) familiar to their past songs, it's a great song and easily the best on the CD. Basically completely sums up what's so great about this band. Fast, fun, energetic.

2. Waking Disaster; 7/10. Although it can easily be mistaken for a Green Day song at first, it luckily goes back to the Sum 41 formula quickly enough. Pretty good song, nice lyrics, and well-written. Overall, just a good song. Interesting.

3. Speak of the Devil; 8/10. Subject matter's a bit...lame, but a really good song with an awesome and melodic ending.

4. Dear Father; 7/10. A good song, but the lyrics seem a little too...obvious. Not the most subtle song.

5. Count Your Last Blessings; 6/10. Decent verses, but the keyboard sounds a bit off and out of place, and the refrain's also a little weak.

6. Ma Poubelle; A lame intermission sung in French. Weird. NA/10

7. March of the Dogs; 7/10. Okay, THIS is where I can see the comparrisons to Green Day's American Idiot. Still, a good song, but another case of good verses and a refrain that just doesn't really fit them.

8. The Jester; 6/10. Although it may not be the song's fault entirely, by this point in the CD, it's all starting to feel a bit familiar. But regardless, it sounds a little...weird. Not too pleasant to listen to. I know what they were going for, but I just thought it was kind of out of place.

9. With Me; 7/10. Good song with nice lyrics. Not much else to say. One of the few love songs on the CD that really works.

10. Pull the Curtain; 8/10. Great song. Again, feels a bit familiar by this point on the CD but it's still great. Piano outro's a bit unnecessary but otherwise a completely great song.

11. King of Contradiction; 8/10. Some great, fast, old school punk. Really great song. Sounds like it would have fit in on the soundtrack to the first Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Awesome.

12. Best of Me; 2/10. Sum 41 try a love balad to disasterous results. Slow, boring, long, and very tedious to listen to. Stick with what you do best, guys.

13. Confusion and Frustration in Modern Times; 5/10. Feels like this song kind of could have been cut from the CD. Doesn't do anything particularly new or anything that we haven't already heard on the CD. Not a good or bad song, just average.

14. So Long Goodbye; 1/10. Again, another extremely slow song without any hook or anything worth listening to. This just isn't the band's thing.

15. Hidden Track; 1/10. More slow stuff. Not interested.

As you can see by these ratings, the CD gets off to a strong start and then ends pretty weakly, with slow songs all put at the end, and the slow songs just aren't any good. There are some good and great songs on this CD, but it's hurt by a couple really, truly horrible songs that just don't belong on there. But when this CD works, it really works. Sum 41 may not be the most original band, but it's great to see a rock band that's still trying to keep that fast, punk sound that few rock bands seem to be keeping. The songs on the CD that try to veer from that fall flat on their face so hopefully Sum 41 will focus more on what works on their next CD. But overall, I cautiously recommend this CD. It's a decent CD and a good listen, as long as you're prepared to skip through a couple of songs.

Underclass Hero... Great But Different.......2007-07-30

Underclass Hero is one of Sum 41's best. Though it doesn't sound like the Sum 41 you are used to hearing. This is more of a mature version of the band. All Killer No Filler and Does This Look Infected were more punk sarcastic rock. Here is a song by song guide...

1. Underclass Hero - Great song, a mix of good guitar solos and a catchy tune... A-

2. Walking Disaster - Starts off slow speeds up, pretty good song... B

3. Speak Of The Devil - Really good song, I love it. A-

4. Dear Father - Another great song, heartfelt and slower. B

5. Count Your Last Blessings - WOW Best song on the CD. Real hip and fast! A++

6. Ma Poubelle - Umm... like nothing I've ever heard before. You be the judge

7. March Of The Dogs - Great song that bashes Bush hardcore. A

8. The Jester - Umm interesting and hip, good song. B+

9. With Me - Great song! A

10. Pull The Curtain - Fun song fast tempo and very catchy. A-

11. King Of Contradiction - Average song... not great not bad. C+

12. Best Of Me - - Pretty good... B

13. Confusion And Frustration In Modern Times - Another great song! B+

14. So Long Goodbye - Average... C

Overally great album, worth the price of paying for it!

Well.......2007-07-29

This is the most diverse album they have put out so far. I am a fan of the band, so I may be jaded, but I enjoyed the album. I also enjoyed "Chuck". I can see how fans of the original stuff may be put off. This album goes beyond the guitar, bass and drums of the past. Many different instruments grace several songs, along with some synthesizers. There is an acoustic track and even a...ballad. There are enough old school blazing paced songs to keep you happy if that is what you want, but they are evolving. You can hear it in the lyrics and the music. I wasn't crazy about the political opinions they hammered you with in a lot of the songs. I like political songs as long as they are well written or very thoughtful. If you are a Sum 41 fan you will already have this, but if you are new, this might be the album you want to try.

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Uplifting
Kirk Franklin
Hero Review
Great Cd
Wow!

Hero
Kirk Franklin
Manufacturer: Gospocentric
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AOJ9XA
Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

Intro
Looking For You
Hero
Interlude
Let It Go
The Process
Imagine Me
Could've Been
Better
Afterwhile
Brokenhearted
Without You
Keep Your Head
Why
First Love
The Appeal
Brokenhearted (Reprise)
Interlude
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If you know anything about Kirk Franklin, you'll know he's not one to sit still. With an emphasis on his early career classic Gospel leanings, Franklin rang the bell with his magnificent Rebirth of Kirk Franklin (2002), a release widely awarded and one that helped make him the best-selling gospel artist of all time. But Franklin has once again shifted his musical landscape. Hero is a lengthy and revealing masterpiece unparalleled in Christian music. The Dallas native has crafted his own musical tapestry masterfully combining elements of 70s era soul, classic Gospel, and contemporary urban hip-hop. Hero is full of admissions of struggle and challenges but Franklin always weaves a message of hope and encouragement to take the focus off the negative. You want in-your-face confession? Try not to be moved while listening to Franklin laying sins down on the table like cards in "Let It Go" or Franklin teaming with Marvin Winans in the soul-shaking, roof-raising "Brokenhearted." The title track - featuring Dorinda Clark-Cole - along with "Imagine Me" are classic examples of how Franklin balances the hard realities of real life against the hard faith about which he so readily sings.

One is hard pressed to not remember the Love Unlimited Orchestra when hearing "Looking for You" and the 70s references are reinforced with Stevie Wonder's guest appearance on "Why." The latter track is classic Franklin as he challenges every Christian to stop worrying about building churches and start building people. It also includes a delightful harmonica touch at the end from the great Stevie Wonder. At 20 songs and more than an hour, Hero might seem overwhelming. But there is rarely a dull moment here and you'll be better for the time well spent. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Uplifting.......2007-05-16

I enjoyed the Kirk Franklin new CD because it was focused on praise and worship songs honoring the Lord. Its very upbeat and uplifting and yet also has tune for just mediating on the word. S. White from Arizona

Kirk Franklin.......2007-05-14

This gospel artist is truly inspired by God. Everyone can relate to this album and I hope they see Jesus as their Hero and accept him as their Lord and Saviour after listening to this album.

Hero Review.......2007-05-10

I was on the late train with getting this album. I kept hearing various songs from it and loved them. I was shy of buying yet another 17-20 song c.d. and only listening to 2 or 3 songs. I've always enjoyed Kirk Franklin, but don't really like the uptempo urban songs. His attempts at making songs relatable to all didn't sit well with me, such as "Looking for You" and "Could've Been". It's the same old thing, lots of base, whistles, and noise but they're not conveying much of a spirirtual message as it is trying to appeal to a younger genre. Both songs failed in that they have that old school funk wannabe sound. "Could've Been" lyrics are good, but you get lost in all the noise and Kirk narrating the choirs next chorus. All the other songs are amazing. The tempo flows together, and the spirit and message that he is trying to convey about God is loud and clear. This album really came from his spirit. It's so personal. I felt embarassed listening to the words of "Let It Go" the first time. It was like reading someone's personal journal. There is so much freedom in "Imagine Me". Kirk directed that choir to tell the story of the hopelessness in being lost, and how it is to come to the grace of Jesus Christ. When they sing gone, gone, gone, all gone you feel your spirit fly. It reminds me of Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am genle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
If you haven't bought Hero yet. Get it now! You will not be disappointed.

Great Cd.......2007-05-04

evrybody was killing that "I Been Looking for you" track when this cd first came out, but hey, its a good song.

ive had the oppertunity of meeting kirk on a couple of events, and i must say, im happy to see him doing well and not acting Arrogant, and i cant wait to see him agin.

Wow!.......2007-04-14

The second I heard "Looking For You" on BET, I knew I had to buy this album. The song is just so uplifting and everytime I hear it, I can't help but sing along. Although it took me awhile, I finally got it the other day. I got home and listened to it right away. I absolutely loved it. Of course "Looking For You" was a highlight, as well as "Imagine Me" and "Let It Go." "Imagine Me" is just such a beautiful song. The vocals brought chills with their heart-felt, touching delivery. I almost cry everytime. The message is something that this world needs to hear; it doesn't matter what you or other people have done in the past, God still loves you, even though it's hard to imagine, and you can change. You can break the cycle. "Let It Go" was extremely confessional on Kirk's part. He reveals his past in painful detail and it's just wonderful. Of course, the whole album was amazing to me. Even if you're not a Christian, you still need to hear this. The messages and stories behind the songs are extremely uplifting. I also loved the "Outro," where Franklin delivers an extremely inciteful social commentary. You need to buy this album today, no joke.

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BUY! BUY! BUY!
Great game - great music
Hug your pillows girls
best video game soundtrack ever.
classical music listeners stop complaining

Halo 2, Vol. 1
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sumthing Else
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00067RF6E
Release Date: 2004-11-09

Tracks:

Halo Theme Mjolnir Mix
Blow Me Away - Breaking Benjamin
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Ghosts Of Reach
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Flawed Legacy
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4th Movement Of The Odyssey - Incubus
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Connected - Hoobastank

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Further proof that the 15-year-old male is the nexus of contemporary popular entertainment, this anthology of music from and "inspired by" the sequel to the earth-conquering Halo saga also showcases how capably the video game industry can trump even Hollywood's vaunted production values. The original synth-heavy underscore by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori is filled with enough brooding, mock-Goth atmospherics, and pulsing exotica of indeterminate ethnicity to give the Hans Zimmer stable a run for their money, while a slate of (mostly) worthy rock star guest turns give it a welcome edge. Legendary axe-slinger Steve Vai's sinewy riffing punches up the reworked main theme and "Never Surrender," while alt.metal contenders Breaking Benjamin serve up the suitably dramatic inspired-by cut "Blow Me Away." But it's Incubus' four-part "Odyssey" suite that's the centerpiece, bridging 1970s prog and modern rock with its moody aura and evocative musical dramatics. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

BUY! BUY! BUY!.......2007-03-05

This CD stayed in my truck's CD player for months before getting tired of it. Enough said.

Great game - great music.......2007-01-10

My son wanted this Cd. I had never sat long enough to listen to the music when he played Halo, so I didn't have a clue what I was buying. He let me listen to some of the tracks once it arrived and I had to "borrow" it from him so I could download the cd onto my pc. Needless to say I bought volume 2 and the original Halo soundtrack cd as well. They may belong to my son, but I love these cds too!

Hug your pillows girls.......2006-08-06

THe only reason I am writing anything about this album is because it contains the Odyssey by Incubus, and its probably some of their best work and will go down as their most unnoticed. While the rest of your nerds are huggin your pillows at night thinking about your video games and the "gnarly instrumentals" on this album you sit there and bash Incubus' work. The first track by them, Follow, is not all that great however it was re-released on an additional cd with their Alive at Red Rocks DVD and it sounds sooooooo much better on that cd (with some real lyrics) But after listening to the Odyssey I was really hoping this to be a new direction for Incubus, a more proggressive/conceptual sound. Whether this is the direction they go on with their new album is yet to be heard. Its a shame that this work will go unnoticed, and the only reason it will be that way because a bunch of losers decide to try and impress people with (what they think) is a sense of music just because its of a classical nature. Yes, the rest of the music on the album is amazing, and I give big ups to its composition, but come on people, show some love to good music when its presented to your faces.

best video game soundtrack ever........2006-08-03

i understand that many people are a bit angry with breaking benjamin and hoobastank being in here. i'm not particularly happy myself with the last track, but i think contemporary music is appropriate here, albeit lyrics may not be the greatest form of expressing the mysterious feeling behind everything. i think o'donnel and salvatori have what it takes to compose a score of music, but it's not a score, it's a soundtrack. i found that if you don't like them you can just skip them. the second to last track is a great way to end the soundtrack.

classical music listeners stop complaining.......2006-05-10

The worst part of this album was songs with lyrics (breaking benjamin, techno, hoobastank)...i dont understand then why people are upset with the incubus - follow has one word the whole song (two if you count "yeah") and their instrumental songs are brilliant, floyd-esque at times. for those of you reading others criticizing this album, ignore them, ignore the three bad songs on this album, and purchase it and enjoy it.

TV Land Presents: Favorite TV Theme Songs

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Excellent!!!
good memories for me and fun "new" songs for my children
memories
TV Theme Songs
TV themes

TV Land Presents: Favorite TV Theme Songs
Grecco, Cyndi , and Jones, Jack
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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Release Date: 2002-08-20

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What's Happening!! - Henry Mancini
Barney Miller - Jack Elliott
Charlie's Angels - Jack Elliott
Love Boat Theme - Jack Jones
Angela (Theme From 'Taxi') - Bob James
It Takes Diff'rent Strokes - Gloria Loring
Theme From Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys) - Waylon
Theme From Magnum, P.I. - Mike Post
The Theme From Hill Street Blues - Mike Post
Theme From Dynasty - Bill Conti
Theme From 'Greatest American Hero' (Believe It Or Not) - Joey Scarbury
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TV Land brings you 40 of your favorite evening show theme songs. Highlights include 'Happy Days', 'The Greatest American Hero', 'Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)', 'Laverne & Shirley', 'I Dream Of Jeanie', 'I Love Lucy', 'Welcome Back, Kotter', 'The Love Boat', 'Hawaii Five-O', 'The Golden Girls' and many, many more. 2002. Rhino.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent!!!.......2007-08-02

Excellent transaction. Would not hesitate to buy again from this seller. Product was delivered promptly and as described.

good memories for me and fun "new" songs for my children.......2007-06-27

We had ordered this for "The Dukes of Hazzard" theme song for our 4yr old and our whole family has fallen in love with the cd. It makes me want to share some of the old fun and simple shows with my children. I forgot about some of those shows. It brings back good memories for my husband and me and the songs are new and exciting for our children. It's a nice change from children's cd's, but our children still think it's fun. The sound quality is good and the songs included on the cd are a great mix. I would definately recommend this one.

memories.......2007-02-22

This cd is excellent it has a lot of very good music and true to the original sound, Am getting a lot of enjoyment,highly recomended

TV Theme Songs.......2007-01-13

This is a great CD for people who watch a lot of TV -especially TV LAND and reruns of old shows when shows had actual theme songs. I took the CD to work and everyone loved trying to figure out what show the songs were from.

TV themes.......2006-07-05

Not all what I expected, not all of the tunes are the original recordings you remember as the TV themes.

Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon

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Long live the legend of Lennon.
Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon
finally the singles package awaited arrives
Enjoy what we were given
The Lennon Anthology That Says It All

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On October 9, 2005, John Lennon would have turned 65, if only...

Instead, the former Beatles leader and endlessly complex rock icon remains forever frozen in time, basking in the warm reception of his 1980 return to recording after a long, self-imposed exile from the music business. But this two-disc, 38-track collection does more than merely commemorate the landmark birthday Lennon tragically never celebrated; it's arguably the best compact overview of his often conflicted post-Fabs career. Considering he spent fully half the decade chronicled here in semi-retirement, it's a remarkably robust and diverse body of work, whether focused on sloganeering agit-prop ("Power to the People," "Woman is the Nigger of the World," "Give Peace a Chance," "Working Class Hero"), semi-autobiographical musings that ranged from the harrowing ("Cold Turkey," "Mother") to the unabashedly sentimental ("Oh Yoko!," "Watching the Wheels," "Starting Over"). "Imagine" and "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" may showcase one of the era's most wide-eyed idealists, but the range of emotions cataloged in much of his other work argue that John Lennon was a bundle of emotional and philosophical complexities. As Yoko One once noted, "People have wanted to box him in..But he was a very human, three-dimensional person... Sometimes he was angry, sometimes he was sad, sometimes he was very vulnerable and sweet. All of that was going on in every period of his life." This set never sidesteps those complications; indeed, the songs collected here thrive on them. --Jerry McCulley

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Customer Reviews:

Long live the legend of Lennon........2007-07-22

This compilation is simply all you ever need to get a great overview of John Lennon's solo output. It features all of the big hits (Imagine, Jealous Guy, Stand By Me, Starting Over, Watching the Wheels) and some of the lesser known singles and album tracks (Nobody Told Me, I'm Stepping Out, God, Gimme Some Truth).

It even has some very hard to find stuff and obscure songs on there like Real Love (minus the 3 Beatles) and Grow Old With Me, and New York City and Woman is the Nigger of the World from Sometime in NYC.

The songs are in pristine quality, some are remixed ever so slightly and you'd need good ears to pick the differences.

Simply you'd be very hard pressed to pick a Lennon song from his solo years that isn't here.

It's a compilation so you can play the songs as they are stringed on the CD or sequence them in chronological order if you like- but I like compilations because it doesn't mean I have to load 6 cds to hear a good mix of songs- this double cd collection does it all for you.

Long live the legend of Lennon.

Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon.......2007-01-20

This was given as a gift...they are tremendously enjoying this CD!

finally the singles package awaited arrives.......2007-01-19

After the break-up, both McCartney and Lennon went on to do what everyone had more or less predicted: McCartney racked up the sales with catchy pop that often spent a bit too much time in the shallow end of the pool, while Lennon achieved lesser (but still quite acceptable) sales and greater expressivity. That said, arguably Lennon had but two truly fabulous LPs in his catalogue post-Fab Four: 1971's Imagine, and one of the most direct, and brutally honest, artistic statements ever fashioned by any rock and roller, Plastic Ono Band from 1970.

This is the fourth major career overview for Lennon, after Shaved Fish, the John Lennon Collection, and the embarrassingly named Legend, a title which Lennon himself would have undoubtedly forbade. With thirty-eight tracks on two discs, it surpasses the latter two in comprehensiveness, and benefits from better remastering detail to any of the earlier sets.

George Harrison has stated that he thought Lennon's writing went a bit off in his later years. His melodic sense resurfaced by the Double Fantasy sessions, perhaps recharged by his five-year hiatus from recording. Given the lackluster songs populating much of his album output from 1972 to 1975, however, Harrison's assessment is quite apt. If Lennon's struggles to compose enough good material to fill up an entire record made his post-Imagine albums rather spotty, his singles certainly were not. Having grown up and worked with the Beatles during a time when the single ruled rock and roll, like his colleagues Lennon always paid special attention to their quality. Working Class Hero collects every non-Beatles 45 that Lennon issued in his lifetime for the first time since the 1970s singles compilation Shaved Fish. Including five of the six posthumous singles (not counting reissues), this is welcome indeed.

"Greatest Hits" packages often get short shrift from some quarters. In what was for a long time one of the main alternatives to [...] for on-line pop music album review sites, Wilson & Alroy refuse to even consider reviewing compilations, greatest hits or otherwise. Trapped in an album-oriented classic rock mentality, this only displays the depth of their ignorance regarding the history of the music about which they issue authoritative pronouncements. Many greatest hits comps might indeed be superfluous, but singles packages are another story altogether. Some of the greatest work by many artists, such as those affiliated with the Motown or Stax labels in the 1960s for instance, came in the form of singles. You'd be far better off with a good Supremes hits collection than any one of their albums issued during the group's operational life.

Similarly, Lennon's singles are the best items in his solo catalogue, Plastic Ono Band and Imagine aside. This package includes them generously, making up about half of the total number of tracks. For instance, it's good to see "Woman Is the Nigger of the World" return to an official Lennon comp, a jarringly effective feminist anthem of which the title alone probably gives most people hives, which is precisely the point. Lennon wasn't driven solely by a need to make his audience comfortable, the desire to make a statement politically or socially often a main source of his vitality as an artist.

Interestingly, the Wingspan compilation by his ex-partner from five years earlier, also a double-disc overview with an equivalent number of tracks, covers roughly the same period of time. They make an intriguing comparison of the duo's accomplishments from the 1970s while both were still very much in the commercial spotlight. Whether this set is an answer to that one is known only to EMI, Yoko, and the Apple front office.

Of the flaws in Working Class Hero, one is presented in contrast to Wingspan. It would have been better had the producers echoed the format from the McCartney comp, placing the hit singles on one disc, and the assembled album cuts and lesser hits on the second. Also, some non-singles cuts were poorly selected: while still a good balladeer, Lennon's solo strengths were often in other areas. We don't necessarily need "Love", and "Oh My Love," *and* "Oh Yoko!" here, as all are from the two must-have albums. Better cuts from the Lennon Anthology, such as the superior "I'm Losing You" backed up by Cheap Trick that *is* included, the non-album b-side "Move Over Ms. L," and excerpts from the live material with Frank Zappa no longer available on the Some Time in New York City reissue would have been preferable to "Intuition," "Out the Blue," and "You Are Here."

These minor caveats aside, this is the best career retrospective for one of the best rock and roll artists of any era. The assembly of all those great Lennon singles is easily worth the purchase price. Thank you, John.

Enjoy what we were given.......2006-09-28

My mom was a big Beatles fan so I am familiar to a degree with his music and the distinctive sound of his voice. I think this album sounds very good and I like the choice of songs. You enjoy John or you don't for one reason or another. I like his sound and listen to it and that's very satisfying for me. Always enjoy what we were given and what remains.

The Lennon Anthology That Says It All.......2006-09-02

John Lennon was the first musician in modern times to have a keen understanding of his own iconic status and he used it to build an international political community for world peace. Even those who have political differences will Lennon, agree that his intellect, political savvy had tremendous impact on an entire generation of young people. Lennon told us that the movement we need for international peace was on our shoulders and came up with the audacious idea that war is over, if we want it.

Even in hindsight, I don't even think most of us who lived through Beatles era completely appreciate the impact that John Lennon had on their own lives. Richard Nixon understood Lennon's impact on the peace movement. Nixon lived in fear of Lennon and fought a long battle in court to have him deported as an undesirable alien.

After the breakup of the Beatles, Paul, and Ringo retreated into the cocoon of domestic bliss and the bland irrelevance of by-the-numbers rock stardom. George became a devotee of Krishna Consciousness and had a fleeting moment of social consciousness when he put together two benefit concerts for the refugees of war torn Bangladesh in 1971.

John was the keeper of the flame and the unapologetic activist, and despite all of his personal flaws John was indeed the "brilliant Beatle."

The two CD, 38 song anthology, "Working Class Hero" demonstrates how profoundly relevant Lennon's music remains to our own lives in 2006, three decades after his death.

John was the visionary and the dreamer, even as he told us that "the dream was over." John's music embraced existential ambiguity and contradiction. Lennon's exploration of the human condition was uncharted territory for a pop musician to explore the "boggie down" climate of the American music business in the early Seventies. Not even Dylan was writting songs that were as emotionally resonant and flat-out honest as John's "Mother", "Imagine", or "God."

No other musician has significantly changed the lives of those who heard his message, as John Lennon has. John's message was simple: no matter how long you live, or how dire the world appears to be, never give up on your dreams. To his critics who called him naieve John said, "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one." John was right. Without our dreams we might as well be dead.

"Working Class Hero" is sole anthology of Lennon's work that defines Lennon the artist, the man, the philosopher and charismatic leader of a movement for world peace. Lennon's magnificent story is embedded in the content of the 38 songs in "Working Class Hero."

Pay no attention to the naysayers who have various hairs-splitting complaints about "Working Class Hero." One reviewer complains the album has been "remixed" but it's a specious claim because the pristine digital sound quality is actually far better than the early 1970s state of the art studio mixes. The biggest improvements are on the Phil Specter produced tracks in which Mr. Specter, for the first time in his career, seemed oddly disengaged from the artist he was producing.

As far selection of the 38 songs that comprise this anthology, they couldn't be better. If there was an important song from Lennon's legacy left out of this collection, nobody has pointed it out to me. These are the exact songs I would select if I were burning my own CD of John Lennon's songs. All previous Lennon collections have significant omissions of some of John's best songs. This anthology does justice to the complete trajectory of John Lennon's solo career from "Live Peace in Toronto 1969" to "Live in New York City" his posthumous live release in 1986. There isn't a single song that is filler here.

The presentation of the songs isn't in any rigid chronological order but there is a pattern of presenting the songs in reverse chronology. It benins with "Starting Over" in a journey backwards in time end up with John's earliest Plastic Ono Band recordings, like "Cold Turkey" and "Give Peace a Chance". The reason why some songs are presented out of order is, perhaps, an effort to equitably distribute Lennon's best music over the run length of both CDs.

If you are a causal fan of John Lennon's the only other way you'll get a more complete profile of John's career is to purchase the 4 CD box set "Anthology" (1998) which is grossly overpriced at $67.49. "Anthology" is more complete but not better than "Working Class Hero", because "Anthology degrades the quality of selections by including outtakes, alternative takes, studio chatter, home recording sessions and rarities that weren't good enough to be included in any of John's catalog of releases.

By contrast, "Working Class Hero" is Lennon's top-shelf material and you don't have to suffer through the 2 hours of filler cuts to harvest the bounty of these essential 38 songs that defined Lennon as an artist. The price of "Working Class Hero" is $22.99, which is a steal by comparison

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V)
Not one of his bests, but very close
John Williams' finest work
A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy
Williams is slumming it

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Music from the Star Wars Saga
Star Wars Trilogy
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

ASIN: B000850IS6
Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

Star Wars and The Revenge Of The Sith
Anakin's Dream
Battle Of The Heroes
Anakin's Betrayal
General Grievous
Palpatine's Teachings
Grievous and the Droids
Padme's Ruminations
Anakin vs. Obi-Wan
Anakin's Dark Deeds
Enter Lord Vader
The Immolation Scene
Grievous Speaks to Lord Sidious
The Birth Of The Twins and Padme's Destiny
A New Hope and End Credits

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John Williams' lovely and moving score for the sixth Star Wars film brings thirty years of collaborating on George Lucas' beyond-popular intergalactic franchise to a close. (Is this really the end of Star Wars? Can't Lucas and Williams work together on a prequel to these prequels? Let us hope so, and that Jar Jar Binks is nowhere near it.) As this music accompanies the most exciting Star Wars film in many a moon, the soundtrack itself is more fun, more evil, more nasty and bumpy. Many of the heroic, anthemic themes woven throughout Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith will necessarily be familiar to any fan of the series, from the "Imperial March" to the main theme. It's remarkable how stirring the latter can be, no matter how many times you've heard it, and even for those who do not have all their money invested in S.W. memorabilia. There is a lot of new music here, and the lush, extensive range of both Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra is on display, most notably in the menacing, percolating "General Grievous" and the rousing "New Hope" end theme. --Mike McGonigal

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Customer Reviews:

Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V).......2007-06-21

product: Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V), included as bonus disc in Episode III soundtrack.

The bonus dvd with this soundtrack was the reason I purchased. I enjoy film soundtracks, and science fiction, but this dvd was a real highlight for me. I got the soundtrack cd out of the local library. The cd was missing from the case, but I found this wonderful dvd instead that I went out to purchase later.

With optional segments of dialog from Ian McDiarmid, this film is a stunning visual and musical overview of the full epic story of episodes I-VI of Star Wars. For those of us who felt that eps. IV-VI fell short of our expectations, this film presents them well as parts of the whole story. The Musical Journey also stands as a summary of the entire SW opus for someone who is not familiar with the Star Wars characters and plot. Highly recommended.

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Not one of his bests, but very close.......2007-05-21

The Episode III soundtrack is very good. Not great, but very, very good. You can tell that Williams is getting old, but he still manages to weave together a very memorable score.

My favorite tracks are "Battle of the Heroes," "Anakin's Betrayal," Palpatine's teachings, "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan," and the "Immolation Scene."
The others are very good as well, but these are especially nice. "Battle of the Heroes" is Dual of the Fates for Revenge of the Sith. "Anakin's Betrayal" is a very sad track that is, in my opinion, one of William's most powerful pieces. "Palpatine's Teachings" is really, really neat. It's very dark and moody, a perfect piece for the evil emperor. The only weird thing is the end. "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan" is the action piece that plays during the battles of Anakin and Obi-Wan, and Yoda and the Emperor. Finally, "The Immolation Scene" is another sad piece, even more so than "Anakin's Betrayal."

Although I really like this CD, there are some things that are missing (as usual). First, the whole sequence where the droids are looking for Obi-Wan after he was shot. You see Obi-Wan in his ship with Senator Organa on the Hologram (or whatever it is), and Obi-Wan says that his clones turned on him. That was some pretty awesome music that OF COURSE was left out of the CD. Then there was Dual of the Fates in the movie, but completely absent from the CD. And probably the most annoying was that whole piece of music before Obi-Wan and Anakin fight. It was so touching and sad and I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY LEFT IT OUT! Absolutely amazing. Also, did anyone notice that some little bits were cut out? For example, in Anakin vs. Obi Wan, they cut out about a second or two of choir. What?! What the heck is with that? It's when Anakin is running on the long thing and jumps on the droid on the lava. Also, there was some pretty cool drumming when you see Yoda and the Emperor fighting, and you can see the whole stadium (the big room). There's also drumming in "Enter Lord Vader" that is muted in the soundtrack.

Oh well...if I'm going to collect movie scores, I'm going to have to get used to the fact that in almost all cases there's not going to be every bit of music. I've experienced this in both Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park I (there was very little left out on this score), and almost everything else. At the moment, I'm just waiting for the 22nd, for the Pirates of the Caribbean 3 soundtrack. It's gonna be amazing.

See Yu

John Williams' finest work.......2007-04-20

There is little more I can say that hasn't already been said about the soundtrack to Episode 3, especially what Amazon contributor Dan Mohr wrote in his review of the soundtrack on 2/2/2006. His review captured almost all the thoughts, feelings, and emotions I had when I first listened to the soundtrack, and was, IMO, the best review of John Williams' greatest masterpiece.

Having said that, I will say that few soundtracks have ever so perfectly captured the underlying emotional currents of their respective movie; in the case of ROTS, the contemporaneous tragedies of Anakin's fall to the Dark Side, the extermination of the Jedi, and the rise of the oppressive Empire. The listener is confronted with the depth and totality of the evil that has beset the entire galaxy to a degree that the film could not reach in only 2 hours.

Bravo, Dan Mohr, and BRAVO John Williams!

A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy.......2007-04-07

This is a great work of art. I rank it 4th among Star Wars soundtracks after A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and The Phantom Menace. I had a hard deciding which I thought was better, The Phantom Meance or Revenge of the Sith, but I decided that The Phantom Menace lays the foundation for so much that is in this soundtrack and is thus the more masterful work. But that doesn't mean that this score still isn't great. Every piece is a thrill to listen to and pace never lets up. "Battle of the Hereos" is an amazing piece and the rendition of the "Funeral Theme" from Episoded I captures the film's tragety magnificently. Also I do not think John Williams could have portrayed the Jedi's extinction more perfectly than he did in "Anakin's Betrayal". This is without a doubt the best score of 2005 and one of the best of the decade.

Williams is slumming it.......2007-04-01

Williams's score for Revenge of the Sith is almost entirely overbearing, lacking any emotional subtlety. The music is overcomplicated and even a bit confusing, especially in the tracks that correspond to action sequences in the movie. His overuse of choral tracks and vocals is too bombastic and irritating to be listened to without the explosions and laser blasts of the soundtrack to soften them. (Yes, this music is actually softened by the sounds of warfare.) Worst of all, much of the music has simply been lifted from earlier scores. At times his self-imitation was so blatant that I actually wondered whether the editor who had complied this score had made a mistake and I was listening to The Empire Strikes Back or A New Hope. Also suffers from not including the entire score, in some cases cutting out musical segues in obvious and awkward ways.

Richard Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra; Ein Heldenleben [Hybrid SACD]

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When Musicans were Musicians alas gone forever
Great music!
WHAT A PERFORMANCE!
Best Ein Heldenleben I have ever heard
I guess I just don't get the whole Reiner-worship cult

Richard Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra; Ein Heldenleben [Hybrid SACD]

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ASIN: B0002TKFQI
Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

Sunrise - Fritz Reiner
Of The People Of The Unseen World - Fritz Reiner
Of The Great Longing - Fritz Reiner
Of Joys And Passions - Fritz Reiner
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The Hero's Adversaries - John Weicher
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The Hero's Battlefield - John Weicher
The Hero's Works Of Peace - John Weicher
The Hero's Retreat From The World And Fulfillment - John Weicher

Customer Reviews:

When Musicans were Musicians alas gone forever.......2007-07-10

Wonderfull zara,Musicanship beyond reproach.HSACD Analogue off the charts.Now my Gripe Heldenleben,along with Tod Und Verklarung Strauss's Greatest Orch Works,The Damn Trumpets and high Strings are blasting out too much.They Obscure all of the woderful canonic and Countrapuntal weaving of RS's themes(in this leitmotif heavy work)going on with the Horns,WW's and low strings,espically in the Hero's Battlefield(RS's greatest Orch acheivement).Kempe blends and balances this whole double coda section so marvelously and with more warmth,passion and musicality.Granted i'm hearing some things i've not heard in other versions,which is why i like many readings of a work.And on that basis plus for zara and the hsacd sound.. i recomend this CD.But i have to agree with the other reviews,that Reiner features the big dramatic over the top(sometimes cold)gesture over warmth and balance.Kempe is still the best for Tod and Heldenleben.

Great music!.......2007-06-13

Downloaded to my pc. Then ripped some
tunes for my MP3, which I use in the
gym. Good way to exercise listening
to good music. Quality is great!

WHAT A PERFORMANCE!.......2007-03-08

I couldn't agree with Mark or Larry less. I don't consider myself a Reiner cultist, but I found these performances of Strauss's bombastic hits driven and compelling. Frankly, I bought this CD to hear what an SACD release of a 50-year old recording would sound like and was quite impressed with the sound as well as the performance. In quiet passages, especially on the Heldenleben recording, there was audible hum (the reason for my 4-star vs. 5-star rating of this performance) but the clarity of the recording- even the violins, which are always the achilles heel of an orchestral recording, was remarkable given the vintage of the performance. Without considering the sound, however, this is a performance worth having and I'm glad I ]spent the ridiculously low price of less than $8 to own and enjoy it. I wouldn't hesitate recommending this recording.

Best Ein Heldenleben I have ever heard.......2007-01-22

Many people would be more interested in Zarathustra but I bought if for Heldenleben. I heard it on a streaming radio station and it was spectacular. The sound quality is amazing not to mention the performance.

I recommend it to anyone who likes R. Strauss as I do (my favorite classical composer).

I guess I just don't get the whole Reiner-worship cult.......2006-12-09

Let's see, I've owned these recordings on LP, cassette and at least 3 prior CD incarnations. I've dumped them all off in the past because I have never heard what so many others hear in these recordings. Where most hear demonstration-class recordings of a virtuosic band in a top-ranked interpretation, I hear a shallow, brittle and depth-less recording of a decent orchestra with less-than-sterling technical execution in a rather perfunctory interpretation by a fabled conductor.

Being so far off in my assessment when compared to received opinion, I've come to believe that there is something wrong with my ears. With that in mind, I picked up this recording/mastering for $5 at the Tower close-out yesterday, hoping to have my reaction to these recordings changed. Sorry to say I'm again gravely disappointed in these recordings on every level (as mentioned above).

If you really want to hear Richard Strauss in all his glory - both sound-wise and interpretively - than I suggest you turn to Karajan's non-digital DG recordings, Mehta's set with the LA Phil or Kempe's recordings on EMI (though I'm not fond of Kempe's Alpine Symphony).

I think I'm finally ready to give up on these over-rated recordings.

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A dream
Perfection at its Best
Tranquil Beauty
Beautiful!
Tranquility, Serenity, Beauty, and Superb Asian Movie Soundtrack

Hero
Tan Dun
Manufacturer: Sony
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Hero

ASIN: B0002S945W
Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

Hero: Overture
For the World - Theme Music
Warriors
Gone with Leaves
Longing
At Emperor's Palace
In the Chess Court
Love in Distance
Spirit Fight
Swift Sword
Farewell, Hero
Sorrow in Desert
Home
Above Water
Snow
Yearning for the Peace

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Tan Dun straddles the very different worlds of concert music and film scores, winning admirers in both. He's perhaps best known for his score to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which shares with Hero a visual poetry that transcends the sword-filled action film genre. In Crouching Tiger, Tan Dun's music was often striking. In Hero he often lapses into repetition and cliché, a failing compensated for by several appealing cues. The Overture, for example, begins with the mournful wail of ancient Chinese instruments set against pounding drums, a promising start that evokes ancient China and the struggles to come. There's a mournful soprano vocalise in "Gone With the Leaves," and the "Warriors" cue recalls Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky. The plucking of the ancient Chinese lute in "In the Chess Court" evokes a timeless, peaceful mood, contrasting with the thrilling kodo drummers showcased in "Swift Sword." Itzhak Perlman gets cover billing for violin solos any competent studio fiddler could have handled. Tan Dun's admirers will want this, and audiophiles will love those kodo drummers. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

A dream.......2007-05-29

A magistral execution... close your eyes and dream.... a perfumed atmosphere will pervade you

Perfection at its Best.......2007-01-05

I received the Hero CD in mint condition and in a timely fashion. There's a plethora of things one could complain about, and when something works how it should, sometimes it gets overlooked. Not this time! I would just like to commend Amazon.Com on a job well done...

Tranquil Beauty.......2006-08-08

After seeing Hero, one of the (many) things that stuck with me was the evocative soundtrack. It set a perfect backdrop to the artistry and beauty of the story.

After purchasing the soundtrack, I was reminded of many of the scenes I enjoy, especially the tracks for the fight in the chess house ("In the Chess Court"), and in the yellow wood ("Gone with Leaves"). "Longing" is one of the most hauntingly serene pieces of film music I have heard.

This is not, obviously, a CD to listen to while you do step aerobics.
The theme is repeated and varied often, evoking the way the film's story is repeated from different perspectives, but those with short attention spans may perceive it as merely repetitive.

Beyond its association with the film, this soundtrack is an incredibly calming work of art. To be enjoyed with a good cup of hot tea.
5 stars.

Beautiful!.......2006-03-19

Interesting way to present some Chinese history by convoluted storytelling. Jet Li provides a subtle, challenging performance. It's a visually stunning movie to look at, as well. In a way, it's a lot like some classic Westerns in that the gorgeously stark landscapes of China become just as much a "star" as the players.

One of the real draws is the music. Tan Dun's compositions are beautiful, sad and celebratory at the same time, and haunting. I think it was pure genius to pair his compositions with Perlman. I had to wait a few months for the DVD, but I went out and bought the music CD immediately after seeing this gem of a movie.

Tranquility, Serenity, Beauty, and Superb Asian Movie Soundtrack.......2006-02-25

When I want to reconnect with my inner self and take a "time out" from my rat race life, I play either this CD or the sound track from "The Last Samurai". The theme from this CD stays in your head all day. If you like soundtracks, asian style muusic, classical music, and beauty, this CD has it all. I sometimes end up watching the movie again later in the week. I collect movie soundtracks and this is in my top ten.

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Solid Prog, Blast from the Past
I Sense Reflection Coming On.......
This was my first Strawbs album that was introduced to me by a really cool Record Store sales clerk in Detroit
Totally great folk/prog rock album, lots of Mellotron
Bleak progressive folk rock with some upbeat moments

Hero and Heroine
The Strawbs
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ASIN: B00000G6TO
Release Date: 1998-10-12

Tracks:

Autumn: Heroine's Theme/Deep Summer's Sleep/The Winter Long
Sad Young Man
Just Love
Shine On Silver Sun
Hero And Heroine
Midnight Sun
Out In The Cold
Round And Round
Lay A Little Light On Me
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Lay A Little Light On Me

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of the group's 1974 A&M album with two tracks from the album's sessions added as bonuses: the previously unreleased 'Still Smart Voice' & an early version of 'Lay A Little Light'. 12 tracks total. 'Hero And Heroine' was their first album to break the U.S. top 100 & features the line-up of Dave Cousins, Dave Lambert, John Hawken, Chas. Cronk and Rod Coombes. 1998 A&M release.

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Digitally Remastered with Two Bonus Tracks: Still Small Voice and Lay a Little Light on Me (Early Version).

Customer Reviews:

Solid Prog, Blast from the Past.......2007-03-24

The product description says 1974 A&M release. I am certain I first heard this in 1973. It might have been a promotional copy or a different UK release date. I was living in Trinidad managing a ganja plantation (kinda) at the time. Fresh music was far and few in between then. It came via a British friends UK visit. It was an authentic hippie pseudo-spiritual existence. So when spinning this LP, besides the nice prog music, we found all sorts of deeper meanings and messages. I hope you are laughing. Maybe you had have been there. I've listened to and purchased other Strawbs releases but none reach the accomplishments of this one IMO. Cousins vocals may be an acquired taste for some but will never be mistaken for anyone else by all.

I Sense Reflection Coming On..............2007-01-01

Hello my dedicated people. I hope this holiday season brings lots of joy to all. Yes. Where was I? Oh yes-explaining my absence for such a long time. I do not want to get into great detail here. (I have been accused of being "too wordy"--Imagine!). In essence it was all legal wrangling over getting my new book "How to Bargain with the Universe and Win!" published. It was a nightmare. And after many lawyers and no progress (but much money I assure you), I had had enough. I escaped and conducted Ghost Tours in the northeast for some quiet and peace of mind. I am now just getting back to reviewing music so forgive me if my reflections are a little rusty at this point.
I started writing reviews roughly a year ago and the very first one was on The Strawbs excellent "Hero and Heroine". Unfortunately, something went wrong and it was cast into the void of that Holy Grail we call the internet. So-someone out there has it. I've been told some Chinese lady got it and, since she couldn't read it, handed it over to the government.
So- I tread lightly now. In this day and age of political prisoners, Metamorpho can't afford to be clumsy.
O.K. enough about my plight-lets get to this review.
I think The Strawbs have created a perfect prog-rock masterpiece with this one. In fact, I have always thought so after first listening to the intro of "Autumn" so many years ago. How can I explain the music here? Some rock-some classical runs-wonderful songwriting-superb musicianship. However-thematically- it is a contrast of opposites- just as the title "Hero and Heroine" suggests. It is light and dark, it is positive and negative-and the sum result is a glorious balanced album.
There is certainly despair, perhaps more than we would want-but Cousins and company somehow always manage to throw that quality of "hope" into alot of the songs here.
As in "Autumn" when things die and cease to be, we can go on and survive if we hold on to each other. It is this "rising above the situation" that gives this piece so much meaning. In "Sad Young Man" we are treated to the idea that we struggle for things that make no sense to us. That your own gloom or mood depends on you. "You are your own creation", one of the very best lines I've heard. After "Just Love" (a much needed bouncy tune and diversion in this epic), we are treated to more bleakness and despair. Cetainly being "Out in the Cold" is no joy ride as Cousins suggests. And drawing the blade "across my wrists to see how it would feel" is not exactly encouraging. However-wisely- we have the Midnight and Silver sun peeping in to give us a way out. Incorporating an "escape hatch" with this music was very genius. Then again, they may not have been aware of this when they wrote the songs. If so, aren't the things in the sub-concious pretty amazing?
Then we get to "Hero and Heroine" and the lines really start to fade with this one. Not only could it mean a destructive love relationship (between human beings) but also as a drug addiction. Extremely clever. And if you then add in the premise that the things we love the most can kill us, you can have a Doctorate's thesis just waiting to be written! But don't look at me. Metamorpho, at the moment, is looking for a gratuitous invite to a New Year's Party. Nothing so far. Must I always be a wallflower? Must reflect more is now my resolution.
In closing, this is definitely one of my all-time favorites. Yes, it can be unsettling, however, the excellence of the songs, the construction, and production far exceeds the realm of the mundane. Need I say- prog-rock is a "listening" experience for thinking minds. So, if that's what you like then by all means experience this recording. Truly great. Truly fine "musicians".
In closing, let me say, that if you are into reflection, then it is a terrible injustice not to hear it. It is a rare and beautiful find.
To my readers (you know who you are!), a heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your votes. Metamorpho is, after all, a servant of the people (without being corrupt! How novel!), and you all know that life would be nothing if we all couldn't have a little fun. Enjoyment is our need, reading Metamorpho is our creed!
To the faithful- a blessed and wonderful New Year! To new-comers-hope you enjoy all of my reviews and have a prosperous new year! And to all those who have seen fit to be against my reviews-I wish a fine New Year as well. You thought I would say something negative, didn't you? Ohno- you cannot trap an old Seer like myself into an unconditional love quagmire. You see-you all are worthy of the best.
Gotta go. HAPPY NEW YEAR- to you all!
In spirit and light--------your dedicated Metamorpho

This was my first Strawbs album that was introduced to me by a really cool Record Store sales clerk in Detroit.......2006-12-30

I think it was in 1978, when I was looking for something unique that was similar to the sounds of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, King Crimson, and Yes. I don't remember what Maxell was promoting at the time, but they had this really cool Progressive Rock collection on an album. Maxell usually sells tapes (cassettes and Reel to Reel at the time). So I bought this Maxell collection LP and took it home. On the album there was a track called "Deadly Nightshade" by The Strawbs. Although that Maxell album had several already familiar tracks and some duds, it was this Strawbs track that really caught my interest. So I went back to Harmony House and browsed through a few of the many Strawbs albums that were already there. I didn't see any Strawbs album that had "Deadly Nightshade" but I still wanted to go home with a Strawbs album. I asked some guy who worked there which would be the best Strawbs album that I should buy. He took me to see someone who worked in the back who was a serious Strawbs fan. He suggested right away, that I should buy the album "Hero and Heroine". In fact, he had an open album of it available and played some of it for me. Right away, I loved the dark instrumental opening of Heroine's Theme that was the start of the track called "Autumn". I didn't have to hear any more. I was sold! I even bought two Strawbs albums that day. I bought "Hero and Heroine" and "Ghosts". I was a content Strawbs fan from that day, and even to this day. I collected all the Strawbs albums that were available at the time. It was suggested, even then, that I should stick to the A&M releases. Strawbs became just another band where I thought every member was an immortal God to music.

After their next album called "Nomadness", the Strawbs continued to have band member changes and they drifted further away from both of their Folk and their Progressive influences and started to sound more like a typical pop music group that was already the sound that was saturating the pop music charts. It was all so easily dismissible since the Strawbs were so strong during their A&M days. Only true Strawbs loyalists continued to buy the Strawbs albums (I'm guilty of this too, nowadays) even after A&M gave up on them. Their immediate follow-up albums (from the Oyster label) were "Deep Cuts" and "Burning for You". There are a few good tunes, but these albums are easily and regrettably forgettable.

The album afterwards, called "Deadlines" ended strong. Their songs "Deadly Nightshade" and "Words of Wisdom" are two of Dave Cousins best songs ever.

Strawbs continued to perform and release albums in later years. Dave Cousins still likes to find old band members who probably have nothing better to do, and they've done some shows and released some albums. In 1988, their album "Don't Say Goodbye" and 1991's "Ringing Down the Years" are both pretty good. I think these two albums are better than their albums from the late seventies after "Nomadness".

But, alas, they were running out of creative ideas yet again, and started to lose their appeal once again. What's frustrating about the Strawbs is that Dave Cousins likes to keep re-recording earlier songs, like he thinks he's improving on them. I wish he wouldn't do this. In 2002, Dave Cousins got together with Rick Wakeman and recorded another album together. Rick Wakeman left the Strawbs back in 1971 to join Yes and to do solo projects. And even on this Cousins and Wakeman album, Cousins still did some re-recordings that Rick Wakeman had nothing to do with back in their heyday.

Dave Cousins seems to be the only member of the Strawbs that was on every Strawbs album. All the other members just came and went over the years. But, I'm sure that every Strawbs fan will agree that the Strawbs best albums were the albums of the A&M years (1969-1975). If you can find it, look for their double CD called "Halcyon Days" (the US version). It is the very best of the Strawbs put together all in one great double CD package. In fact, it was done so well that it is very obvious that A&M have no intentions of releasing their albums separately. You'd have to buy their expensive imports as I have.

I hope someday they will release the Hudson-Ford albums on CD. These two guys contributed to what made the folk side of the Strawbs so strong back in their earlier days.

Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, the Strawbs, Yes, Pink Floyd, Triumvirat, King Crimson, The Moody Blues, Rick Wakeman, and Monty Python's Flying Circus. These were the strongest influences in my life as a kid. The Strawbs are still performing shows throughout England. They have a following just like the Grateful Dead had here in America. I'd like to see them come do a show here in California. Perhaps they could do a double billing with maybe Blackmore's Night. That would be a great show where they would actually compliment each other being seen together. What do you think? Strawbs fan's should check out Blackmore's Night.

Totally great folk/prog rock album, lots of Mellotron.......2006-07-27

I have some serious catch up work to do with The Strawbs, all I have right now is From the Witchwood and this one, Hero and Heroine. The Strawbs was a band I was aware of forever, but never bothered buying any of their albums, until now. Well, better late than never. I realize the stuff they released from Grave New World (1972) to Ghosts (1975) are regarded as their best albums, so obviously I need to get all those albums too.

Strawbs were never known for a steady lineup, and the lineup that recorded Hero and Heroine consisted of Dave Cousins (of course) (vocals, guitars), Dave Lambert (guitars, vocals), keyboardist John Hakwen, drummer Rod Coombes, and bassist Chas Cronk. John Hawkwen, Rod Coombes, and Chas Cronk were all new members for this album, as the band witnessed one of their periodic lineup changes after the release of Bursting at the Seams (their previous album). Hawken was the original keyboardist for Renaissance, way back during the Keith Relf/Jim McCarty days. The back cover of the album shows all five of the guys dressed in white suits and ties against a white backdrop, as if these guys were in heaven. And you couldn't mistake who Dave Lambert was, he's the guy with the streaked hair, he did that sort of thing way before it became trendy to do so.

This was the album that started breaking the band in the States, although apparently their popularity in England was already declining at this point. Many regard this as one of their finest albums, and after a few listens, I have to agree. Certainly the band reputation in the prog community was now fully established (it was since 1972's Grave New World), they still had not abandoned their folk roots. "Autumn" starts off with some really juicy Moog from Hawken and some amazing Mellotron. The second part has more of a Moody Blues-like feel, while the final part demonstrates how the band still kept their folk roots intact. Rod Coombes gave us "Sad Young Man", which features some nice guitar work, and some nice progressive passages. Dave Lambert gives us "Just Love", starts off as a rather straightahead rocker, but unexpected the music shifts to symphonic gear in the middle part with a mellow part, complete with Mellotron. Dave Cousins gives us "Shine on Silver Sun", which I wouldn't call progressive, but a nice singalong, that the band often had a habit of including on many of their albums (like "Part of the Union" or "A Glimpse of Heaven"). The title track features some truly majestic Mellotron, but you can hear the folk roots still, because it has an almost jig-like feel. The next two songs tend to be mellower and more folk-influenced, "Midnight Sun" and "Out in the Cold", before going back to prog territory with "Round and Round". "Lay a Little Light On Me" is another great prog number courtesy of Cousins, where he sounds more like Peter Gabriel, and there's an almost Genesis-like feel, without exactly copying that band's sound. I have my suspicion that Cousins had heard his share of what Genesis was doing at that time.

I have to admit this isn't exactly the most complex prog rock out there. The Strawbs weren't exactly Gentle Giant here. Instead they focused on the songs themselves which showed to more or less degree their folk roots (depending on song). Regardless this album is truly a must have.

Bleak progressive folk rock with some upbeat moments .......2006-04-09

Released in 1974, a lot of folks regard this as the first prog album for the Strawbs (and their best), although I felt they were proggy as early as 1972 (with Grave New World). The musicians on Hero and Heroine included former Renaissance keyboardist John Hawken (acoustic/electric piano, Hammond organ, mini-moog, mellotron w/voice and string settings, and string synthesizer); Chas. Cronk (bass); Rod Coombes (drums); and Dave Cousins/Dave Lambert (acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and vocals). I should note that the vocals of Dave Cousins may be an acquired taste, but I actually like them quite a lot. The playing on the album is generally very good, with John Hawken creating wonderfully gothic atmospheres with his haunting and sweeping work on the organ, and especially the mellotron. In fact, his wall of minor keys and somber tones sets the melancholic mood for much of the album. On the whole, the pieces comprise a nice blend of prog, folk, and rock styles and range in length from 2 - 5 minutes, with one track at 8'27". The album opens with a brooding swirl of mellotron, string synthesizer, and some very gloomy guitar chords on Autumn, which is the longest track and a personal favorite. The proggy track Round and Round is also great - as an aside, this track was included on the prog rock box set by Rhino and was my first exposure to the Strawbs. Added bonus tracks include the excellent Still Small Voice and an early version of Lay a Little Light on Me. Although I generally liked this album, the upbeat rock piece by Dave Lambert (Just Love) does not fit very well with the gloom and doom of the remaining pieces. Apart from this minor complaint, Hero and Heroine is highly recommended to those folks interested in exploring progressive folk rock. Other albums by the Strawbs that might also be enjoyable include Grave New World (1972) and Ghosts (1975), which features the Hero and Heroine lineup.

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not all of the music from the film is on this CD
I have paid for the product, but not received it
Local Hero
only good if you like the film
One of the best soundtracks... EVER

Local Hero (1983 Film)

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This soundtrack (along with Ry Cooder's for Paris, Texas and Ennio Morricone's for Once Upon a Time in America, to name two other examples) is the kind of music that CDs were made for. Some of it is so delicate, so quiet, that it could disappear underneath the rumble and noise of a vinyl LP. You'd never know this was the score to a comedy--even a gentle wisp of a comedy like Bill Forsyth's picture. Some of it could pass for Scottish- flavored ambient music by Brian Eno. "The Rocks and the Water" seems to rise up like the tide with electronic calls that suggest the music of whales or dolphins. The sound of the sea whispers behind several atmospheric tracks, but Knopfler's guitar is also featured up-front some of the more overtly melodic tunes. The overall impression is luminous and evanescent as the Northern Lights. --Jim Emerson

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not all of the music from the film is on this CD.......2007-04-14

Great movie.
However, if you liked the music as it was played by the little band featured in the movie, you will not find that music on this CD.

And that is what a soundtrack should be.
All of the music, esp. if it's good, from the movie on a CD.

This soundtrack is more a Mark Knopfler CD and not the complete soundtrack from the movie "Local Hero".

A good example of a great soundtrack CD is the Tom Petty music from the movie "She's the One".
That CD has all of the music from that movie without exception.

The other reviewers here talking about the great "scottish folk music" on this CD are just wrong.
In the movie "Local Hero" there are fine examples of it, but on this soundtrack, there are only little snippets of it.

I have paid for the product, but not received it.......2007-01-21

I got the message that it was shipped for a month ago, but it has not arrived.

Local Hero .......2006-08-23

This track captures the spirit and essence of Ireland and its Celtic atmosphere. The sound of seas crashing on rocks and shore and roar of distant thunder. Although there is a variety of different themes with each track the haunting traditional Irish themes are just so powerful and moving. I loved this CD. The music is fabulous. I am a great fan of Mark Knopfler. He is so talented.

only good if you like the film.......2006-08-19

I have always loved this movie. The theme...would you give up your materialistic and safe world for passion, simplicity, honesty, etc? Have we created a perfect world that once we leave it and view from it the outside, may not be that perfect? Would you leave it all behind to live on a coastal Scottish town? Is killing yourself for the imposed luxuries really worth it?

Knopfler's theme to the movie re-creates the utopian vibe of the movie. The theme is done in a variety of styles and tempos.

I would imagine that anyone that owns this is in a somewhat cult of enthusiasts for this beautiful yet quirky film.

One of the best soundtracks... EVER.......2006-03-14

In 1983, at the height of the Dire Straights' reign of pop music ("Money for Nothing"), Dire Straights lead song writer Mark Knopfler scored the soundtrack of a delightful "little movie that could" called Local Hero.

"Local Hero" (14 tracks, 43 min.) creates the atmosphere of the Scottish scene in which the movie is set, in which a US expat is sent to convince a small seaside town to sell their interest in a beach so that a "big bad" US oil company can explore ir for oil. The mostly instrumental soundtrack is superb from start to finish, creating a wonderful mood. The opener "The Rocks and the Water" sets the stage, just superbly brought of what the Scottish seaside is like. Knopfler's guitar virtuoso gets a workout in a couple of tracks, but it never deteriorates from the overall mood. Other outstanding tracks include "The Mist Covered Mountains", gently bringing in a local band playing a sorrowful yet hopefull tune, and "Stargazer", in which you can just see and smell the open Scottish sky. There isn't a single weak track on the album, frankly. This album remains a soundtrack by which others should be measured by.

The best known track remains the very last one "Going Home (Theme of Local Hero)", which is as close as you'll get to the Dire Straights' sound, and it inevitably appears on Dire Straight live and compilation CDs. But it is the anamoly on this gorgeous soundtrack. This album was originally released in 1983, when I bought it on vinyl, and I bought it when the CD came out in 1990. Isn't it about time for a re-release on remastered sound?

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