Origin & Informis Infinitas Inhumani [Import]

Origin & Informis Infinitas Inhumani [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Double CD Reissue of the First and Second Albums by the Death Metal Band. With Bonus Tracks "Lethal Manipulation (Demo Version)" and "Flattering of Emotion".

Tracks:

New Born
Bliss
Space Dementia
Hyper Music
Plug in Baby
Citizen Erased
Micro Cuts
Screenager
Dark Shines
Feeling Good
Megalomania

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Pomposity, bombast, pretension and prog-rock: they're four crimes that blight the landscape of modern music and Origin Of Symmetry--the second record by Teignmouth, U.K. angst-rockers Muse--is guilty of every single one. But the truly astonishing thing about this record is the way it twists every one of these cardinal musical sins into spectacularly silly and starkly individual strengths. Where their debut album Showbiz was rightly dismissed as little more than Radiohead-lite, here Muse sound defiantly like their own band: on "New Born", they're torn somewhere between the purity of front man Matt Bellamy's angelic vocal tones and the corruption of a huge, dirty, distorted bass riff that electrifies the sound into crackling life; on the fraught, operatic "Bliss", they sound like an unholy--but very welcome--cross between synth-heavy Krautrock legends Tangerine Dream and youthful choirboy angst-peddlers JJ72; and even a wonderfully dippy take on the Nina Simone-popularised jazz standard "Feeling Good" is carried off with the requisite deadpan countenance. Bellamy's impassioned voice, in particular, is on spectacular form, soaring skywards until it cracks into a beautiful falsetto reminiscent of Jeff Buckley's greatest vocal moments. So gloriously overblown, it deserves to be huge--Origin Of Symmetry is a fascinating, flamboyant and satisfyingly individual album. --Louis Pattison

Album Description

After 2004's U.S. breakthrough success for U.K. favorite Muse, the band's second album, 2001's Origin of Symmetry, finally earns its stateside release. Last yeasr's Absolution and major performances across the country won legions of American fans for the band that was the prestigious closing act at London's V2004 Festival. Now these new fans can experience an earlier Muse with Origin of Symmetry.

Customer Reviews:

Muse is Amazing.......2007-06-27

If you're unfamiliar with Muse, pick up their most recent album, Black Holes and Revelations. If you already own that one, then this is a great album to continue your collection with.

a good rock album.......2007-06-06

this cd is good all the way through. if you think you like muse at all THIS IS THE ALBUM TO OWN! rocks the whole time. other albums of theirs can become, slow, monotonous and even boring at times, but this one keeps right on moving. A good mix of their early basic rock sound, and the digital side they were getting ready to bloom into.

Their big sound now upon the US.......2007-05-27

This record will never get old. I think that the best of their musical catalog is right here. Bliss, Hyper Music, Plug-in Baby, Citizen Erased, Micro-Cuts...Ahh, never fails to please. Im sure you die hard fans already have, but check out Hullabaloo if only for Hypochondriac Music. It is a chillingly good track.

Mesmerizing.......2007-05-22

Muse's second album is an adventure in style and sound, from the tinkling piano introduction of "Bliss," to the rocking and rollicking "Plug In Baby," to the jazzy, lilting "Feeling Good." Joining Freddie Mercury, Matthew Bellamy has quickly become one of my favorite musical geniuses.

I have experienced Muse's four albums in a somewhat reverse order (3,4,2,1), which makes me curious how my perceptions might have been different had I gotten to know them chronologically. I highly recommend all of their albums.

Not Muse's best work.......2007-04-10

This CD is an obvious beginner for Muse. A few songs are ok, but overall, get their newer stuff. Especially if you are new to Muse. Took a risk on this one and it didn't pay off. Some may like it, but again, personal preferrence.

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"After DArk" this gets even better
lest we forget...
One of BOCs 3 best albums (post-Black/White Trilogy)
NEVER THE SAME AGAIN
BOC at the top of their game

Fire of Unknown Origin
Blue Öyster Cult
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Cultosaurus Erectus
Agents of Fortune
Mirrors
Blue Öyster Cult
Secret Treaties

ASIN: B0000025NG
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Fire Of Unknown Origin
Burnin' For You
Veteran Of The Psychic Wars
Sole Survivor
Heavy Metal: The Black And Silver
Vengeance (The Pact)
After Dark
Joan Crawford
Don't Turn Your Back

Customer Reviews:

"After DArk" this gets even better.......2007-07-11

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various music supplies and recordings from the 60's and 70's.

Although consistent for the memorable songs and albums Blue Oyster Cult's recording output can be split into two realms. The first encompasses the intelligent metal and often-esoteric sounds of the self-titled LP, Tyranny And Mutation, Secret Treaties and the live On Your Feet Or On Your Knees. Phase two entered with the 1976 break through Agents Of Fortune.

June of 1981 "Fire Of Unknown Origin" hit the record shelves and the faithful weren't disappointed. From the opening notes of the rock and roll title cut, it was evident that band was on the right track. "Burnin' For You" was not only a tremendous entry into the singles chart but filled with well constructed lyrics. For old-timers like me the reference to the days of 45 RPM's "Time to play B-sides" was an example of how much went into the lyrical content. With the catchy riff, it deserved every second of airplay it received then. A tribute to its longevity is the frequency classic-rock stations will play the tune today. "Veteran Of The Psychic Wars" is often haunting in the construction of the song. Thanks to science-fiction genius and friend of both Hawkwind and BOC, Michael Moorcock made his presence felt in a big way. Ripping your eyes out before you blink twice "Heavy Metal-The Black And Silver" is a track that we listened to a multitude of times to absorb the firepower. "Joan Crawford" was emanating from a plethora of radios in 1981. How could you not be entranced with the lyrical and music combination?

There should never be anything unknown about the fire from Summer 1981.

Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

lest we forget..........2007-05-26

This is a great album,one of my all time favorites- but let's not forget to give some of the credit to Martin Birch, whose singular production style has enriched a lot of classic albums.

One of BOCs 3 best albums (post-Black/White Trilogy).......2007-01-27

I listened to this album over and over when it first appeared in the early 80's. Don't know where that original LP went to (my brother says he doesn't have it) so I bought the CD. Glad I did. "Burnin' for You" isn't even the best song -- that distinction belongs to "Joan Crawford" imho. Really there's not a single horrible cut on this record -- even "Sole Survivor" is tolerable. That said, this album is still number six on my list overall. Here are the top five: Secret Treaties, Tyranny and Mutation, Blue Oyster Cult, Agents of Fortune, Spectres.

NEVER THE SAME AGAIN.......2006-02-21

FROM "FIRE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN" TO "DON'T TURN YOUR BACK" THIS CD IS PLEASURABLE, RELENTLESS MUSIC FROM THE SULTANS OF METAL...BLUE OYSTER CULT.
1981 BEGINS THE TIME THAT B.O.C. WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN. THIS WAS THE YEAR THAT ALBERT BOUCHARD WAS DISMISSED FROM B.O.C.
ALBERT WAS THE "LUNATIC GENIUS" OF THE BAND WITH HIS SONGS, VOCALS, LIGHT DRUMMING...HE WAS THE "KEITH MOON" OF B.O.C. IT SEEMS THE BEST ALBUMS OF THIS BAND WERE THE ONES WHERE EVERY MEMBER HAD A SONG CONTRIBUTION ON IT AND THIS IS ONE OF THEM.

BOC at the top of their game.......2006-02-08

I feel BOC peaked with this album. One of my favorite bands, they started to decline after this release. That said, this is a masterpiece.

The good side of all this is I get to see them in concert at more intimate venues for far less now that they are not a major act anymore. It's a little consolation, anyway.

EVANESCENCE "Origin" CD by BIGWIG, 11 tracks

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Buying a US 11 Track verion vs EU 19 Track version
Evanescence - Origin
Wow ... Cool History Lesson
I have to disagree....
evanescence origin fake vs. real

EVANESCENCE "Origin" CD by BIGWIG, 11 tracks

Manufacturer: BIGWIG
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Product Description

CD EVANESCENCE " Origin ". ORIGINAL BIGWIG CD WITH 11 TRACKS, NOT THE RE-RELEASED VERSION WITH 19 TRACKS!!!*****Do not buy bootlegs with 19 trucks !!! It's a Fake !!!! Alot of times this type of Origin is refered to as the Russian Re-release version. Do not refer to it that way. It is just a bootleg/fake. ***** THE CD IS VERY RARE . Contain 6-pages fold out sleeve. Tracks are: 1. Origin . 2. Whispe. 3. Imaginary . 4. My Immortal . 5. Where Will You Go . 6. Field Of Innocence . 7. Even In Death . 8. Anywhere . 9. Lies [Featuring Bruce Fitzhugh] 10. Away From Me . 11. Eternal.*****don't waste your money on a cheap fakes. Only CD's with 11 trucks are original !!!

Customer Reviews:

Buying a US 11 Track verion vs EU 19 Track version.......2007-06-26

Only 2500 of the original 11 track version where release and sold at a few shows before Evanescence made it big. This was never distributed. These are almost impossible to find anymore and sold on the aucion sites for about $250. This was a few years ago.

11 Track US Version
I've purchased 3 here on amazon and They didn't have a full booklet and after checking on my computer all where on CDR. None where $250 though all cost plenty. The sound was fine. None where actually original. None where factory manufactured. These where copies of the original.

19 Track EU Version
I first had seen this version back in 2002 when I worked at a music import house. A few music distribution companies in Holland & Germany were selling this. These where legitimate companies but it was available for only a few months. Wish I had purchased one back then. I have purchased 2 here of the 19 track version. Both of these where factory manufactured and not CDR's. They included real inserts. The sound quality was very good but not as polished as the major releases.

I believe a deal went back between BigWig Records and Epic. Big Wig will not re-release this album for the US and doesn't want the EU version to be sold anymore as it was showing up here in the US. Wy they don't is beyond me. If you can find a copy of either then get it and hold on to it. An 11 track is more likely to be a fake. There are still a few of the EU versions around and more likely to find as it was actually imported and distributed (for a very short time).

Evanescence - Origin.......2007-01-30

I received my copy yesterday,the sound quality is terrible and some parts of some songs are skipping,how can i be sure its not a bootleg????

Wow ... Cool History Lesson.......2007-01-10

If you're an Ev fan you need this one to round out your collection. There are some really early workings of "Imaginary" and "Whisper" that make this a precious find. "My Immortal" is on this disc too, but sounds essentially the same, minus the hard rock ending (more of an acoustic end).

In my opinion, there are three other songs on this CD "Field of Innocence," "Even in Death," and "Anywhere," plus the ones above, that make it worth the purchase price. I definitely recommend this one to Ev fans and think that most Rock fans would like it as well.

Dino Smith
Chattanooga, TN

I have to disagree...........2006-11-25

I have to disagree the with one point on an earlier review of this item, and well as some other reviews.

As for this comment:

"5. Someone said there's a hidden track on the original version that wasn't on the reproduced version. Sorry, that is not true. There is no hidden track on the original version, Eternal, the last track, is just composed of the reproduced version of Eternal and demise. That's it."

YES THERE IS A HIDDEN TRACK IN THE ORIGINAL - it's just not at the END of the CD. It's at the BEGINNING. You can't do this on a computer and not all CD players but on some, if you start the CD and have a button that allows you to back up like a "rewind" button, press and hold that until AFTER the CD begins. I can't remember how many seconds it takes, but you will hear a different version of one of the albums's tracks and some talking by a guy [Ben?]. So it definitely is there - just not at the end like most other hidden tracks.

If you're a hardcore fan this is definitely worth having in your collection.

Also, the tracks which later appear on Fallen are very different. I don't own the reproduction, I wasn't interested in it, but this one because of it's rarity is definitely worth whatever you have to pay for it!

evanescence origin fake vs. real.......2006-10-15

ok you people are all going on and on about the "real" origins. as far as i can tell the "bootleg" one is better. it's got all the same tracks acually more tracks. just becuase it doesnt have the tiny little outtake thing everyone starts making a big deal. i think u just want it because it's kind of a novelty. i think i'll just settle for the fake album. although if u are gonna buy this i assure u the songs are pretty good. my favorite is away from me.

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Dense and amazing

Truth and Beauty
Sam Yahel Trio
Manufacturer: Origin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000P7V4KS
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

Truth and Beauty 7:59 (S. Yahel)
Man O' War 7:28 (S. Yahel)
Check Up 5:04 (Ornette Coleman)
Bend the Leaves 6:56 (S. Yahel)
Saba 7:53 (S. Yahel)
Night Game 4:49 (Paul Simon)
Child Watching 8:15 (S. Yahel)
A Paz 4:29 (Gil/Donato)
Festinhas 7:34 (S. Yahel)

Album Description

Besides showcasing organist Sam Yahel's talents as a composer, "Truth And Beauty" highlights the easy rapport Sam, saxophonist Joshua Redman and drummer Brian Blade have developed over the last six years. Compositions by Paul Simon, Ornette Coleman and Gilberto Gil round out the project beautifully, helping to expand the frontiers of the classic organ trio. Yahel has played and/or recorded with Benny Golson, Maceo Parker, Lou Donaldson, Bill Frisell, Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux, Joe Lovano and many others. He performed and was a producer on Joshua Redman's Grammy nominated recording "Momentum." He has three recordings out as a leader and recently won Downbeat's poll of "Rising Star" on the organ for the third straight year.

SAM YAHEL - Hammond B3
JOSHUA REDMAN - Tenor Saxophone
BRIAN BLADE - Drums

Customer Reviews:

Dense and amazing.......2007-06-29

The Yahel/Redman/Blade recordings get better and better. Unlike the other recordings with the same roster (the "Joshua Redman Elastic Band" which is dripping with funk and swagger, and Yaya3's early experiments with these three masters) Truth and Beauty's recordings are subltle, dense, and after a few listens still reveal amazing moments. Similar in energy to the Yaya3 disc, this album seems to be more focused. The melodies are apparent and never stray into the unknown, but the subtle aspects of Yahel, Redman, and Blade are best experienced in this framework.

Brad Mehldau's liner notes focus on this clarity as well, detailing Yahel's use of the draw bars, Redman's flexible tone, and Blade's...well Brian Blade is Brian Blade, what more can be said!

For the uninitiated, folks may like Elastic Band's "Elastic" and "Momentum" which are fun and funky to nod along to, but for the more demanding listener who wants their jazz dynamic and bubbly, this is a remarkable album. Favorite songs are "Bend the Leaves" and "Saba".

The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen

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A Wonderful CD
Great music; interesting group
My humble opinion.....
Completely beautiful
The Origins of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen

The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006OBW8E
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

Hymn - Veni Creator Spiritus
Sequence - Veni Spiritus Eternorum
Antiphon - O Quam Mirabilis Est
Vision 1 - The Fire Of Creation
Vision 1 - The Fire Of Creation
Sequence - O Ignis Spiritus Paracliti
Vision 2 - Wisdom And Her Sisters
Vision 2 - Wisdom And Her Sisters
Responsory - O Felix Anima
Vision 3 - The Fiery Spirit
Vision 3 - The Fiery Spirit
Hymn - O Ignee Spiritus
Vision 4 - Love
Vision 4 - Love
Antiphon - Caritas Habundat In Omnia
Antiphon - O Eterne Deus
Hymn - Beata Nobis Gaudia

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The bad news is that this is Anonymous 4's final recording. The good news is that it's one of their best. Aside from a pair of brief 9th-century chants that flank the main program, the disc focuses on the music of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th-century Benedictine nun whose liturgical works broke new ground in their visionary texts, rich imagery, and melodic range. The selections here relate to themes associated with the Holy Spirit--the fire of creation, wisdom, the life-giving spirit, and love. The imagery of Hildegard's visionary texts is replete with references to the basic elements--air, earth, fire, and water. The results are boldly original, at least within the restricted confines of chant, which offer compelling listening experiences as performed in the lustrous tones of Anonymous 4. The program includes a pair of Hildegard's most-rhapsodic extended visionary pieces, the consoling "O spirit of fire, bringer of comfort," and "I am the great and fiery power," whose soaring opening musical lines still can shock. Harmonia Mundi, as usual, captures the purity of Anonymous 4's singing in vivid sonics and provides deluxe production values, including a profusely illustrated booklet, with full texts and translations. --Dan Davis

Interview with Marsha Genensky of Anonymous 4
Anonymous 4's Marsha Genensky speaks about the ensemble's swan song in our special interview.

Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful CD .......2007-04-29

I own 13 A-4 discs and this is my second favorite, after On Yoolis Night. The recording sounds a little muddy and they do, uncharacteristically take some liberties with the translations, but .... This was recorded in a real chapel (as were most of their later releases) and the extensive liner notes are, as usual, present. The presentation and delivery are among the best that A-4 have ever done. These 4 ladies each have wonderful voices that blend together magnificently. If you are an A-4 fan, you need to own this.

Great music; interesting group.......2007-01-05

The music of Hildegard Von Bingen is, without question, some of the most important we have from the Middle Ages. This album has a very capable set of performances by Anonymous 4, but the drawback is the very sameness of sound to each and every track. Yes, they sing well, but where is the variety of timbre? Where are the percussion instruments that have been used in other recordings and performances of these works? They could have used some help from some men's voices, too. Otherwise, it's perfectly recorded, but with repeat listenings becomes more trying.

My humble opinion............2005-12-28

I gave this CD an above average rating. I did so because this is the 3rd CD that I have purchased from Anonymous 4 and to be quite honest they all sound the same to me. I personally feel that the style of Hildegard is heavy, crisp, intentional and complicated. It is unique compared to other styles of anicent choral music. Anonymous 4 has a very light, airy almost contemporary feel to whatever they sing. In the CD insert Anonymous 4 goes on to express how they prepared to sing the medeival music in latin with a German accent because that is where Hildegard was from, and that this is how she would have sung her music. But honestly I don't think one can tell. Like I said, this is my third CD from them and they all sound the same. Don't get me wrong ladies. You 4 have gorgeous voices but I have found that the albums by Sequentia that sing in Hildegard's von Bingen tradition to be more authentic. I recommend to those interested to try Chanticles of Extasy by Sequentia or any of Sequentia's albums. You'll understand what I mean after you compare them for yourselves.

Completely beautiful.......2005-11-08

This musical is relaxing uplifting, simple yet complicated. A total mental experience filled with beauty.

The Origins of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen.......2005-08-14

If you enjoy the music of Anonymous 4, you'll be thouroughly impressed with this presentation of Hildegard's music to God. Excellent is not enough praise for this interpretation.

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Top Notch
This is how the new COLD album should have been!
Awesome, Awesome Debut
Great debut
Lots Of Talent + Lack Of Originality = Allele

Point of Origin
Allele
Manufacturer: Corporate Punishment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000B5KQXU
Release Date: 2005-10-25

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Fake
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Closer to Habit
Stitches
Lost in Your Words
Tight Rope
Immune
Lies
Misunderstood
Unknown
Unknown

Product Description

1. Fake (2:54)
2. A Different Someone (3:26)
3. Closer To Habit (3:17)
4. Stiches (3:06)
5. Lost In Your Words (3:31)
6. Tightrope (3:43)
7. Immune (4:12)
8. Lies (3:12)
9. Misunderstood (2:36)
10. Unknown (3:34)

Format: VHS

Customer Reviews:

Top Notch.......2006-11-25

Allele = Top Notch nu-metal/hard rock.

Easily one of the best rock records this year along side Breaking Benjamin and Flyleaf.

Worth 10 bucks. BUY!

This is how the new COLD album should have been!.......2006-09-13

If you like cold,Than dont buy the new cold cd buy this one.Thats all i have to say.Great Cd

Awesome, Awesome Debut.......2006-08-08

Many people have been hating on this band, and i cant understand why. First of all. their label, Corprorate Punishment, has a habit of signing VERY talented new bands, and Allele also has in it's ranks ex-members of Cold and Otep, talented musicians once again.
Musically, the band is like any other hard rock band out their, but in this day and age where most bands anger is fake or manufactured, you can actually feel the rage in this singer's voice, and tell that it's for real. Like Five.Bolt.Main, thy lyrics for a lot of the songs, especially "A Different Someone" helped me through a really hard time in my life. So, stop hating on bands that you dont understand, and go back to listening to the pop-emo-flavor of the week bands your all so into these days, and leave the truly talented bands alone.

Great debut.......2006-07-20

I saw and met these guys at the whiskey in hollywood when they were on the verge of scoring their record deal with corporatepunishment and they gave a kickass show. Not to mention they were a great group of guys to talk to which is why i wasnt surprised when i saw their album shortly after at best buy. The album is really good. Wallys vocals are right on(im surprised he hasnt gotten more attention) as well as the guitar riffs which was expected. I think a little more originality could have made it a little better but its a great debut nonetheless. I especially liked the ballad immune(Forgive me if i got the song title wrong). I was blown away by the overall depth and melody of the vocals. It seemed more like a song which you would hear on the 2nd or 3rd album which i'm shure they'll exceed. If you ever get the chance to see these guys live do it. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by their live talent and energy. One more thing, try and find their song us oblivious on the net if you havent heard it yet. It was pre kelly hayes but is extremely good. It was on their demo cd but im surprised it didnt make it to the album. I gave the album 4 stars only cause i think they have more potential.

Lots Of Talent + Lack Of Originality = Allele.......2006-05-18

A lot of people discovering Allele probably did so through ex-Cold guitarist Kelly Hayes, who is one of five talents in Allele (along with ex-Otep guitarist Lane Maverick). I'll admit, that's how I found them, and I was expecting something special from Allele. Well, did I get what I expected? Yes and no. See, Allele obviously have the talent to get things done. "Point Of Origin" is a well accomplished and appealing album. But do they deliver something you can't get anywhere else? Well...

If I could describe their sound, I would place it somewhere between Taproot and Breaking Benjamin. Or, I could just descirbe it as what it sounds like: another nu-metal band. Now, that's not so bad. I'm not ashamed of nu-metal, and Allele do the sound justice. But my main problem is that there just isn't much variety with their debut when it is clear that these guys are capable of much more. Frontman Wally Wood's vocals and lyrics are top-notch. The guy has a strong voice with lyrics that are extremely catchy and relateable. In all honesty, Allele have struck gold, but they need to branch out a bit. Every song is strong, but then again, every song sounds similar to the one before it.

I have to say once again that Allele are a great band, but their debut is just a poor representation. I am confident that when they make their next album, it will be something to talk about. "Point Of Origin" is definitely worth checking into, not just for the Cold fan, but also for anyone who enjoys nu-metal that is simply good. As for Allele, better luck next time.

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Dig Jarrett? Check out Grant!

Truth and Reconciliation
Darrell Grant
Manufacturer: Origin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000N69P02
Release Date: 2007-04-17

Tracks:

Reconciliaton
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Tracks:

King of Pain (reprise)
Cross of Gold
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Blues for the Masters
I Shall Believe
The Geography of Hope (I Am Music)
Algo Bueno

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Pianist (and college professor) Darrell Grant's social-mindedness is at full sail on the double-disc Truth and Reconciliation, a suite-like work that employs sound bytes by Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, and Franklin D. Roosevelt to promote humanism and civil liberties and commemorate the end of apartheid. But if these themes are heavy, this Portland, WA artist's music couldn't be lighter on its feet. A likable young veteran of the hard-bop movement, Grant is an engaging tunesmith whose playing is lyrical but forceful and whose pop-style singing voice (limited to a few tracks) is natural and relaxed. Varying his instrumental settings, he makes the most of a stellar lineup including bassist John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade (recently heard together in the employ of Wayne Shorter), two very different guitarists in Bill Frisell and Adam Rogers, saxophonist Steve Wilson, and vibraphonist Joe Locke. The material ranges from blues- and gospel-touched originals by the pianist, a jazzworthy reading of Sting's "King of Pain," and a song by his old boss, Betty Carter. --Lloyd Sachs

Customer Reviews:

Dig Jarrett? Check out Grant!.......2007-06-22

Make that five really large stars, please...

I've been listening to Keith Jarrett & his group since the seventies.

This Darrell Grant CD will fit right up there on the same shelf where you have your Keith Jarrett CDs stacked all neatly side-by-side.

In fact, this CD BELONGS up there. IF you like KJ... you are going to enjoy the heck outta this Darrell Grant joint! { 'scuse me got carried away with my enthusiasm... heh }

This is a 2-disc set of 16 tracks. ALL solid material, no fluff. Real musicianship. No sleight-of-hand, no loops, no tricks. Flawless recording work too.

Money WELL spent!

I highly recommend getting it.

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Sacred Music of Duke Ellington

Manufacturer: Origin Records
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Release Date: 2006-01-17

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The Joe Locke / Geoffrey Keezer Group - Live In Seattle

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Burnin' in Ballard
"Live in Seattle" - what the reviewers say...

The Joe Locke / Geoffrey Keezer Group - Live In Seattle
Joe Locke , and Geoffrey Keezer
Manufacturer: Origin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FMH8JY
Release Date: 2006-07-25

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Customer Reviews:

Burnin' in Ballard.......2007-03-12

Geoffrey Keezer's trio (with Mike Pope and Terreon Gully) are joined here by Joe Locke on vibes for an intense live performance at the Ballard Jazz Festival in Seattle.

Ballard, a Seattle neighborhood that formerly boasted two regular jazz venues but now has none, is a traditionally Scandinavian enclave. That part of the world has always supported this music, so the venue is still appropriate. What transpires here is great individual playing and tight group interaction. Keezer has been one of the best young keyboardists for several years, and is heard here on electric instuments as well as his more familiar acoustic one. Mike Pope is solid and collabarative as always, and Terreon Gully is among the most interesting and innovative of what is an outanding cadre of younger jazz drummers.

Joe Locke shows why the vibraphone remains one of the most enjoyable instruments to hear in this setting. The instrument doesn't have many exponents, but along with the estimable Bobby Hutcherson and younger players like Steve Nelson and Stephon Harris, Joe Locke keeps the vibes available as a solo voice.

With the exception of James Taylor's "Native Son", all the compositions are either Keezer's or Locke's. The performance is well-paced, each composition played long enough to give the two composers plenty of time to explore, and the live recording by Reed Ruddy is excellent. If you're partial to jazz recorded live, as many of us are, this is an excellent performance by a small band generating big energy. Highly recommended.

"Live in Seattle" - what the reviewers say..........2006-11-05

Jason West (All About Jazz):
"As can be the case on special occasions, this live recording is ripe with sonic excitement, spontaneity, and the ubiquitous impression that something extraordinary is happening right before one's ears.

That undoubtedly was the feeling of those who filled the Mars Hill Church on November 19, 2005 for the third annual Ballard Jazz Festival's headline concert. The wow factor, in full force at the start of the show, had morphed into an I-can't-friggin-believe-what-I'm hearing phenomenon by the end of the night, as a normally subdued Seattle jazz audience found itself hooting and hollering as if the Seahawks had won the Superbowl.

Six tracks of original compositions (plus James Taylor's "Native Son") are captured here--three by Locke and three by Keezer--creating an enjoyable yet intricate challenge to listeners who attempt to name the composer of each tune without peeking at the credits--so similar are the musical visions, so subtle the thematic differences that separate Locke's and Keezer's writing for this group. [..]"

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Harvey Siders (JazzTimes):
"[..] Co-leaders vibist Locke and pianist Keezer are so close in their musical philosophy that when one itches, the other scratches. They comp respectfully behind each other, not that either leaves many gaps. And each knows how to heighten the energy of the other. Regarding group excitement, the quartet is propelled by a kinetic rhythm section: bassist Mike Pope and drummer Terreon Gully. [..]"

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Dr. Michael Matheny (RadioIO Jazz):
"Setting the pulse and vibrations is drummer Terreon Gully with Mike Pope locking firmly on to the foundation with both electric and acoustic bass. Just these two players are fun to follow through each track. But it is Geoffery Keezer who is (simply mad!) on piano and Locke himself that fill every space of the sound spectrum left in the mix. The music is intelligently horizontal and vertical. Once you think you are in the groove and the standard has been set, you are taken to a higher level as you follow the agile dialogue between Keezer and Locke. The results are magical."

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Paranoid only on this version
ONLY TYPE O..hehe!!
Type O Entertains On Good 'Origin'...3.5 stars
Worth it for 'Paranoid' alone...
Hey Pete Where Are You Going With That Axe?

Origin of The Feces
Type O Negative
Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000H6E
Release Date: 1994-05-17

Tracks:

I know your fucking someone else
Are you afraid
Gravity
Pain
Kill you tonight
Hey Pete
kill you tonight (reprise)
Paranoid

Customer Reviews:

Paranoid only on this version.......2007-01-19

amazing cd is all i can say. but i wrote this just to mention something real quick. the original copy with the banned "anus" cover only has 7 tracks which is the faux live show. the re- release includes Paranoid. just a note out there for all who want the original or whatever you might need this info for

ONLY TYPE O..hehe!!.......2005-12-11

BEYOND MANDATORY!!!! HERE CERTAIN PART's FROM ''SLOW..'' REINVTED VIA BRITISH ''Oi'' ACCENT!!+ MANY OTHER GOODIE's!!

LIFE IS HAPPY..nope!!

The ''PARANOID'' cover is enough to put my head throguh a wall, FEEL THAT GLOOM!!!!!!

TYPE O was maybe the best band of the 90's, see them take a stab at the STUPID media which they hate!!

Type O Entertains On Good 'Origin'...3.5 stars.......2005-11-07

TYPE O NEGATIVE's first album, SLOW DEEP AND HARD, was a call to arms for the revolution of gothic metal. While hardly a consistent effort, it still has many strengths built on the musical foundation of the band. They can churn out great songs, but ORIGIN OF THE FECES was the real test. While having more of a "live" sound, it's also not a live album. "Paranoid" is the best track on this album, very creepy, slow, and kind of threatening. But for most Type O elites, "I Know You're F---ing Someone Else" kicks the album off in true Type O style, with Peter Steele's sense of humor still very much intact. The musical style that would define later releases was glimpsed here, with the guitar work of Kenny Hickey was starting to come into play. "Hey Pete" is a hilarious take on Jimi Hendrix's classic "Hey Joe". Instead of the tale of murder, it's Type O's tale of revenge on a cheating girlfriend. The wordplay between Peter and Kenny is great...it's got the Type O stamp all over it. The only quibble I have with ORIGIN is its sound. While still accessible and very crafted, its muddied in its production and it's the weakest album in terms of sound, but that doesn't mean its bad...not by any means. But, they could have seriously improved the overall sound of the album and it would have been instant classic Type O.

As it stands, ORIGIN OF THE FECES is another necessary step for Type O Negative, and one that would ultimately bring them into the spotlight with their next subsequent million-selling release BLOODY KISSES. If you want a sarcastic sense of humor, good musicianship, and can bear muddy production, ORIGIN OF THE FECES should keep you thoroughly entertained.

Worth it for 'Paranoid' alone..........2005-04-07

This is sort of a bookend to their first album, 'Slow, Deep, and Hard'. It's a faked live album, with rearranged versions of songs from SD&H, plus two cover tunes. The anger comes through clearer on these versions, as Peter Steele's tone of voice is ferocious-he sounds even bigger than his 6'6"/240lbs., if that's possible. I wouldn't want him pissed at me. The guitars and bass are thicker, like a laser beam-a precursor to what we would get on 'Bloody Kisses'. Josh Silver's keyboards/organs are heavier here, making his presence more prevalent than on SD&H. Since Silver and Steele produced this one, I feel that this album is more indicative of what SD&H would have sounded like had S & S had their way. The live version of 'I Know You're Fu@#ing Someone Else' is 3 minutes longer here, clocking in at 15 minutes, long even by TON standards. It doesn't get old though. There's enough rearranging, including Peter's (hysterical) 30 second acapella version of 'I'm in the Mood for Love' that comes out of nowhere, to keep things moving along. However, it's the cover songs that have the lasting impact. 'Hey Joe' is now 'Hey Pete', more menacing in that the lyrics now have the huge Peter Steele wielding an axe on an unfaithful lover rather than some guy shooting his unfaithful lover and running off to Mexico. Also, what's cool about this version is that it's told in the first person rather than the third person. I like the way Kenny Hickey asks Peter "Where you goin' with that axe in your hand?" twice before the deep voiced Peter responds as only he can. (Peter adds "I really don't go for that sh@#!" between the 4th verse and the chorus that injects some of the now patented TON black humor into the mix). Lastly, 'Paranoid' is absolute perfection. If you take a look at the lyrics that Ozzy wrote, they actually fit better with TON's style than anyone else's. Slow, dark, dirgy, and super heavy, you've never heard a song redone like this before. Like 'Summer Breeze' on 'Bloody Kisses', this new version explores depths that the original never did/does. 'Paranoid' is a studio cut-the first with current drummer Johnny Kelly. As usual, Josh Silver's simple but effective keyboard riff takes an amazing cover tune further, into timeless darkness. Buy this if you don't already have it. It's definitely a must for all TON fans-

Hey Pete Where Are You Going With That Axe? .......2004-12-28

This early dark and excellent piece of work finally completed my Type O collection. Even though it is ten years old it explains the complex metamorphosis this band went through to come full circle to be what it is now which is the same, but only better.
The whole album is great, especially the covers of Hey Joe (Hey Pete), Paranoid, I know you're F******* someone else, and Kill You Tonight (good song to listen to after you've read Death of A Salesman and got fired!). You have to hear this cd very loud; otherwise you'll loose some of its effect. I agree with some of the reviews that after hearing this cd, Slow Deep and Hard is not as effective anymore, but it's part of the collection right?
It is all done in sinister humor, and is not meant to be taken literally. It's all in good bloody fun, and touches everyone on some level, although most people loathe admitting it. No one really wants to talk about death, blood, hate, anger, and not coping with reality. Enjoy!!!

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