The Answer

Track Listings

1. Answer

2. Don't Goof With a Spook

3. I Can't Remember

4. I Don't Want to Go Home

5. Let's Get It On

6. Homage to the God of Light

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Before Going on to Form the 70s Progressive Rock Band Camel, Bardens Released this Solo Debut First Released in 1970 on Verve. Features Steve Ellis and Peter Green.

The Answer,Pete Bardens,Breathless,Adult Alternative,Pop,Prog-Rock/Art Rock,Progressive Electronic,Psychedelic,Rock,Rock/Pop

The Answer

Tracks:

Who Will Anwser?
Blowin' In The Wind
Yesterday
Monday, Monday
Pale Venetian Blind
Massachusetts
I Wanna Be Free
Cherish
The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World)
My Cup Runneth Over (From 'I Do! I Do!')
In The Arms Of Love (From 'What Did You Do In The War, Daddy?')
Au Revoir (From 'Sherry!')
Don't Blame Me
Watch What Happens (From 'The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg')
Melinda (From 'On A Clear Day You Can See Forever')
Bon Soir Dame
There's A Time For Evrything
True Love (From 'High Society')
Our Love Is A Living Thing
Edelweiss (From 'The Sound Of Music')
Try To Remember (From The Musical 'The Fantastiks')
Time, Time

Customer Reviews:

My Come Runneth Over With Love.......2007-06-11

I enjoyed the selections on this double album CD. The quality was very good.

Amazing Ed.......2006-08-28

A great CD that showcases the fantastic talents Of Ed Ames. Every selection is a hit. You will listen and enjoy this CD over and over again.

Greatest Hits.......2004-12-27

I'm also looking for Mary in the Morning. It is surprising the song is not on the greatest hits as it's still played on the radio.

mary in the morning.......2003-10-21

i am looking for "mary in the Morning by ed ames.. where can i find it

where can i find "mary in the morning" by ED Ames??/

Enjoyable for fans of the Sixties style.......2003-07-18

I disagree in the strongest possible terms with the reviewer who called the "But Who's To Answer" song almost laughable. In my opinion, it's the highlight of this cd. However, I was fortunate to see Ed Ames performing live in the mid 1990s where he performed this song a hundred times better than it sounds on this cd. That's not as much a criticism of the way the song sounds on this cd as much as how his voice (it was almost operatic at the live performance) improved with time and apparent training as well as what seemed to be additional or changed lyrics which were perhaps updated for the times but the socially conscious spirit of the song stayed the same. His performance and the lyrics of that song moved me so much that if I ever make it as a singer and can obtain the lyrics and music to that song, I will make it my theme song. "Watch What Happens" is an underperformed song that is another highlight of this cd. I hope Ed Ames will continue to perform and perhaps a recording of one of his later (1990s to present) will come out on cd. The other songs on this cd are nothing special, but just having the only version on cd (that I know about) of "Who's To Answer" makes this cd worth buying.

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my opinion
Wonderful, but not my first choice
THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever...
Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah

Mendelssohn: Elijah

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Elijah: An Oratorio for Piano & Vocal Score

ASIN: B0002XV31A
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

Introduction: As God The Lord Of Israel Liveth
Overture
No.1 Help, Lord! Wilt Thou Quite Destroy Us?
No.2: Lord! Bow Thine Ear To Our Prayer!
No.3: Ye People, Rend Your Hearts
No.4: If With All Your Hearts
No.5: Yet Doth The Lord See It Not
No.6: Elijah! Get Thee Hence
No.7: For He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over Thee
Recitative: Now Cherith's Brook Is Dried Up
No.8: What Have I Do To Do With Thee?
No.9: Blessed Are The Men Who Fear Him
No.10: As God The Lord Of Sabaoth Liveth
No.11: Baal, We Cry To Thee: Hear And Answer Us!
No.12: Call Him Louder, For He Is A God!
No.13: Call Him Louder! He Heareth Not!
No.14: Lord God Of Abraham, Isaac And Israel!
No.15: Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord
No.16: O Thou, Who Makest Thine Angels Spirits
No.17: Is Not His Word Like A Fire?
No.18: Woe Unto Them Who Forsake Him!
No.19: O Man Of God, Help Thy People!
No.20: Thanks Be To God!

Tracks:

No.21: Hear Ye, Israel; Hear What The Lord Speaketh
No.22: Be Not Afraid, Saith God The Lord
No.23: The Lord Hath Exalted Thee
No.24: Woe To Him, He Shall Perish
No.25: Man Of God, Now Let My Words Be Precious
No.26: It Is Enough; O Lord Now Take My Life
No.27: See, Now He Sleepeth
No.28: Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains
No.29: He, Watching Over Israel, Slumbers Not
No.30: Arise, Elijah, For Thou Hast A Long Journey
No.31: O Rest In The Lord
No.32: He That Shall Endure To The End, Shall Be Saved
No.33: Night Falleth Round Me, O Lord!
No.34: Behold! God The Lord Passed By!
No.35: Above Him Stood The Seraphim
No.36: Go, Return Upon Thy Way
No.37: For The Mountains Shall Depart
No.38: Then Did Elijah The Prophet Break Forth
No.39: Then Shall The Righteous Shine Forth
No.40: Behold, God Hath Sent Elijah
No.41: But The Lord, From The North Hath Raised One
No.41a: O Come Everyone That Thirsteth
No.42: And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth

Customer Reviews:

my opinion.......2007-08-01

This recording was reccomended somewhere as being even better than the newer version with Bryn Terfel and Renee Fleming - it really is tops, I think. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau is as lyrical as ever. And the other soloists are also breathtaking.

Wonderful, but not my first choice.......2007-04-07

I believe this was the first recording of Elijah in English that used an "international" conductor and some international singers. Fruhbeck gives a good, dramatic sweep to the piece, with some wonderful dramatic moments. This is an old fashioned performance, with only a solo quartet, and if there is a semi-chorus, I can't tell the difference. This means that the soprano is the Widow, and an Angel, the mezzo the Angel and Queen Jezabel, etc. You really should have a libretto, but you don't get one at this price.
Fischer-Dieskau roughens up his voice for the role, and therein lies a problem. The voice spreads and his diction suffers because of it; that and his unidiomatic pronounciation, with far too many rolled "r"s. He does the drama well, but what works well in lieder works here less well on the large scale. Odd, given his success as on opera singer (check out his Iago), that here he frequently comes off blustery.
Dame Gwyneth Jones belies her reputation and gives a contolled, dramatic performance, using her "edge" to advantage in "Hear Ye, Israel". Gedda's diction is amazing, with exactly the right color for this literature, and projecting a little more blood than an English tenor.
Dame Janet Baker is my star in this performance. Dramatic, heart-rending when need be, and in wonderful voice. She'll chill your blood when she tells the people of Baal to "slaughter him, do what he hath done!".
And as for the people of Baal, the Philharmonia Chorus is wonderful. Incisive and dramatic, with beautiful tone. I could do without the trick of the boy choir for "Lift Thine Eyes", and I miss the small ensembles, but all in all a fine performance, and good recording, circa 1968.
First choice in English, Daniels/Terfel: better Elijah in Terfel, better recording, more authentic orchestra, small vocal ensembles (as per the score) but inferior women (including Fleming: beautiful tone, but where's her head?). In German, it's Sawallisch/Adam all the way.
But if you're singing Elijah, and have a score, this is a good choice.

THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever..........2006-08-15

Okay, I'm gonna admit I'm biased- I first sung in the chorus of Elijah when I was 14 and it made a BIG impression on me!
This recording is in every way wonderful. Starting with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. He IS Elijah to me. His singing is perfection. He has amazing phrasing and his diction makes it possible to understand the lovely, inspired libretto to this heavenly music. There are so many pieces that are ephemeral, but a couple of my favorites are: #14, Lord God of Abraham and #37, For the Mountains shall Depart. Dieskau does a great job of what I think of as compassionate, heartfelt singing. His interpretation sounds like the voice of God himself. It has a quality of kindness and yet he sounds just as convincing reprimanding the people of Baal. He is the true highlight of this recording.

That said, the rest of the cast is wonderful as well. Gwyneth Jones has a lovely, silvery voice that has a clarion bell-like tone that rings over the large orchestra with ease. She has occasional "misfire" but is a consistent performer. Dame Janet Baker and Nicolai Gedda both perform at a consistently lovely level. The orchestra and chorus are both wonderful. #15, Cast thy Burden upon the Lord, #32 He that Shall Endure to the End, and #38 Then Did Elijah are all highlights.

All said, for me the main reason to get this recording is Dieskau's Elijah- after all, he's the main character. But don't forget the lovely music. This story is exciting and passionate and sacred all at the same time. For me, it's the best oratorio that has a moving story and great music too.

Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah.......2006-07-03

This is a good recording of an oratorio that deserves more attention. The chorus and soloists are very good--I just wish Fischer-Diskau wouldn't slide around so much in singing the title part!

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Not for everyone... including those like myself.
Davey Havok 1995 would totally beat the crap outta Davey Havok 2007.
Oldschool Punk/Hardcore Champions
Great album, shows the roots of a great band.
One Of AFI's Very Best!

Answer That and Stay Fashionable
AFI
Manufacturer: Nitro Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Very Proud of Ya
Shut Your Mouth & Open Your Eyes
All Hallow's EP
Sing the Sorrow
I Heard a Voice

ASIN: B000003J21
Release Date: 1997-04-22

Tracks:

Two Of A Kind
Half-Empty Bottle
Yndernmein
I Wanna Get a Mohawk (But Mom Won't Let Me Get One)
Brownie Bottom Sundae
The Checkered Demon
Cereal Wars
The Mother In Me
Rizzo In The Box
Kung-Fu Devil
Your Name Here
Ny-Quil
Don't Make Me Ill
Open Your Eyes
High School Football Hero

Album Description

Their debut album on CD for the first time ever. Completely remastered & now with the bonus track 'Open Your Eyes'. 15 blistering punk anthems that crowned them the kings of the East Bay scene. Their last has sold over 30,000copies to date. Currently on tour with Sick Of It All.

Customer Reviews:

Not for everyone... including those like myself........2007-05-20

I guess I could understand why some people would like this. The tracks don't have a big meaning, so it doesn't wind up taking itself too seriously (which is a contrast to modern AFI). There isn't much artistic merit, as it's run-of-the-mill skate punk. And the "Resevoir Dogs" sampling is pretty cool, actually.

That being said, I don't really care for this CD. The songs don't have a whole lot of variety and doesn't have good playback value. Juvenile songs can be charming and amusing, but on here, it just makes me kind of yawn and roll my eyes at times. It's refreshing to hear a band who used to be something completely different, though, and this was literally only 1/2 of today's lineup. While it's interesting that Davey's got less of a high-pitched voice here, that actually made him a bit more distinguished, and it's hard for me to call what's on this album that. I like a few of the songs, but could have done without most of it. I think that omitting two of the songs from the CD version really worked in the audience's favor, as it wears its welcome out about halfway though.

Me, I don't like the first two CD's that much. It's all uphill from there. Especially starting in the Black Sails in the Sunset era. Punk purists (those who deem major label stuff as "sellout") will recommend you this in favor of the last two, but really I think those are awesome. But then again, you'd have to appreciate some goth & dark pop to really "get" that one.

Davey Havok 1995 would totally beat the crap outta Davey Havok 2007........2007-03-18

It's true. Whereas Davey Havok 2007 is an overdramatic cheesy looking tranny, Davey Havok 1995 is one angry little punk. Please ignore Decemberunderground, as that is an insult to the word "music". It's lyrics do not make sense. They try to be deep in that album, but ultimately fail and sound sloppy. At least 'Sing The Sorrow' was a decent rock record and made sense.

Anyways, about this album. It's fun, fast, loud, angry punk rock. This is exactly how they should have stayed. Don't get me wrong, I love 'Black Sails In The Sunset' and 'The Art of Drowning', but this is just a lot more fun to listen to. If you just want a short, good, fun album, get this one. Ignore 'Decemberunderground', please. It sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks. Get anything before that album...anything. Including this one, 'Very Proud of Ya', 'Shut Your Mouth And Open Your Eyes', 'Black Sails in the Sunset', 'The Art Of Drowning' and 'Sing The Sorrow. DU sucks. This one and everything up to STS rocks.

Oldschool Punk/Hardcore Champions.......2006-07-20

Not much to say here that has not already been said one thousand times over. AFI can do no wrong! Fast, catchy, hardcore pop with great melodies, riffs, and ton of sing alongs. Yes, that's correct pop, but this dose not count them out of the hardcore game. Think of Minor Threat, Bad Brains, and Gorilla Biscuits , and try to deny the catchy nature and pop sensability. This CD is drenched in oldschool over tones and Davey Havoks lyrics and voice are great albeit alittle girlie. On a side note don't discount decemberunderground, and this goes to new and old fans alike. There newest release is not and I repeat NOT EMO!! It's a great disc reminiscent of 80's new wave and post-punk (goth) synthpop, complete with New Order-esc dance beats. Don't fret it can still sever up killer 2-step beats and amazing sing alongs. Not to mention, decemberunderground has Hunter's bass lines sounding full and more amazing then ever. If you like Depeche Mode, The Cure, Sister of Mercy, Razed in Black, and U2 then you will fall in love with it. Especially 37mm.

Great track off of ATASF, Two of a Kind & Half-Empty Bottle.

Great album, shows the roots of a great band........2006-07-15

The afi featured in this album is actually pretty much a diffrent band than we see in later albums. afi stood for anthems for insubordinates while it later stands for a fire inside. there are two diffrent band members than later on. two diffrent members makes a big diffrence. for anyone who knows anything about punk, the only diffrence between operation ivy and rancid is two members, but they are very diffrent bands. so now that ive established this cd as a "diffrent band" ill say that this is a great album. truly fantastic. it is youth energy and teen angst in music form. it basically defines every teenage loser. haha its true though, and thats what makes it fun. yes this is a FUN album. thats the best way to describe it. davey sings about cereal, and wanting a mohawk, and not wanting to get up in the morning and stupid jocks, its very immature, but that immaturity is refreshing. when compared to black sails in the sunset, or the art of drowning, this album seems meak and irrelevent. afi later would go on to make creative music that would blow my mind, but this album is always something ill come back to, because its fun. theres nothing else to it. its fun fast and punk. so when you feel overwhelemed by afis later, more intense albums just pop this in, its simply a fun album to listen to.

One Of AFI's Very Best!.......2006-07-15

Hmm, I'm not sure how to open this review. Probably by saying that, despite what the Jade fanatics say, this is one of AFI's best albums. I swear, those people are so close minded, it kills me. Though, I can see why some people don't like it.
First of all, you should already know this, but this album is muuuuuuuuuuch different from Decemberunderground and Sing the Sorrow. Hell, this doesn't even sound like the same band that made Shut Your Mouth And Open Your Eyes.
Keep in mind that this is not a hardcore CD. I dunno why people are calling it that, but it's not. The only track that I can consider hardcore would be Open Your Eyes, but hey, alot of people have seperate views of what hardcore is. In my views, AFI didn't go hardcore untill Shut Your Mouth And Open Your Eyes. I think this album would be better labeled Skate Punk, rather than hardcore.
Answer That & Stay Fasionable is a great album. If I had to choose a favorite, it would have to be a tie between the opener, Two Of A Kind, or Your Name Here. Those are both awesome punk songs with forces yet to be reckoned with.
Yes, I did just say punk. There's some idiot below me who says that this CD isn't punk. Dude, are you deaf? Seriously! This album has all the essentials of a great punk album. Punk isn't even dead yet anyway, but that's off topic.
So if you've only listened to DU or STS, and you're looking for a good trip into the band's past, but you want something more similar, I would suggest Black Sails In The Sunset or The Art of Drowning. However, if you're an open minded fella like me, who will accept any style of punk, then pick this up. It aint AFI's best album, but it's one of their best, and it would be idiotic to give it anything less than 5 stars.
BEST TRACKS: Two Of A Kind, Yurf Rendenmien, Brownie Bottom Sundae, Cereal Wars, The Mother In Me, Your Name Here, Open Your Eyes, High School Football Hero.

EDIT:Okay, there's a negative reviewer, Ben Dugan(he's far away by now). Here's his review:
"Do not be fooled by the purists out there who tell you need to go and get this record. The only word to describe this awful, painful debut is MISTAKE!!! This is good only that it shows an Offspring cover band that would eventully grow up and become a truly great band. By pass this, "Very Proud of Ya" and "Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes" and go to when Jade joined the band. Thats when it gets good. AVOID!!!"
HAHA!!! This guy is just another close minded, cookie cutter AFI "fan" who tells you to skip the first 3 records. Seriously, there's so many of these, that they can fill 15 baseball stadiums.
ok, seriously. Because we like this record, we're purists? A)You don't even know what the word "purist" means(HAHA what a loser!). B)In case you haven't noticed, people have different tastes. Not everyone likes the same thing. We can like this damn record and reccommend it if we f--king want to. Now quit being such a pansy and stop insulting people who you don't agree with.

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Sublime and ridiculous
Eeeeeeeeeeewwwwwww
Better than I thought it would be
Brava Renee
Art is always new.

Haunted Heart
Paul McCartney , Gustav Mahler , Joni Mitchell , Emile Paladilhe , Arthur Schwartz , James ("Jimmy") Van Heusen , Various Composers , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Jimmy Webb , Richard A. Whiting , Stevie Wonder , Guy Wood , Bill Frisell , Fred Hersch , and Renée Fleming
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Sacred Songs
Renee Fleming - The Beautiful Voice ~ Gounod, Lehaair, Orff, Puccini, Rachmaninov, Strauss
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Handel
Renee Fleming: By Request

ASIN: B0007Z9QUS
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

Haunted Heart
River
When Did You Leave Heaven?
You've Changed
Answer Me
My Cherie Amour
In My Life
The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress
Wozzeck/The Midnight Sun
Liebst du um Schit
My One And Only Love/This Is Always
Can do Amor
Psych
Hard Times Come Again No More

Amazon.com

While countless fans flock to see soprano Renee Fleming's performances of the Countess in The Marriage of Figaro because she's got the voice and the dramatic ability to handle such meaty roles, the versatile singer throws her fans a curveball on Haunted Heart, singing popular standards and ballads as well as a few altered classical pieces. In her liner notes, Fleming calls this album a "look back at the road not taken" -- she played a weekly gig in a jazz club while in school. Nonetheless, her feel for the material here is undeniable. Interestingly, she drops her voice a full octave from her usual tessitura, and the change reveals a robust gospel-oriented approach filled with dramatic breaths and moans. The lyrical Fred Hersch (piano) and the idiosyncratic Bill Frisell (guitar) provide support, and both are adventurous jazz players who create subtle and uniquely haunting backdrops. It adds up to an interesting cross-section of ideas well carried off by the generous talents of all involved. --Tad Hendrickson

Interview with Renee Fleming
Renee Fleming speaks about recent projects, including her memoir The Inner Voice and her recent Handel CD, in our interview.

Customer Reviews:

Sublime and ridiculous.......2007-06-13

The sublime: much of the artistry of this recording is about sound, and the subtle blending/responding of voice with guitar sounds and / or piano sounds. It is in the sensitive musical interplay between the artists where this effort shines. Definitely not recommended for road trips!

The ridiculous: Fleming ended the majority of most phrases in most of the songs with a guttural of some sort which for me becomes irritating to the point of distraction. These punctuations are mostly quite awful: really tasteless, clumsy, and overused big time and I'm amazed at how this ever got released. Without these ersatz testifyin' noises this CD would be stunning.

So, if you have the ability and inclination to edit out this garbage from your perception as you listen I think you'll be glad you experienced these artists at work together. (Unfortunately I'm not up to it).

Eeeeeeeeeeewwwwwww.......2007-06-06

Ugh. Like a manufactured home vs. a stick-built house, Fleming's manufactured (aka "training and technique") blues voice compares unfavorably to other jazz/blues singers/lounge acts. Would not, COULD not, listen to this recording straight through--one big long, breathy, minor key train wreck in the making. Took the CD on a road trip and had to pull over and remove from queue--either that or drive into a wall.

Better than I thought it would be.......2007-04-10

I have to admit, Haunted Heart was a lot better than I thought it would be,especially her recordings of "River", "The Moon's a Harsh Mistress, "My Cherie Amour" and "In my life".
I think this is the most artistically successful recording of Pop/Jazz by a classical singer. I enjoyed it even better than the Anna Sophie Von Otter'/ Elvis Costello CD.
The perspective I am coming from is that of a classical singer who started out as a pop singer/songwriter. I perform and teach cross-genre but love a world class instrument such as Flemming's
I wanted to get the perspective of a friend who used to sing jingles and is also a trained singer but is usually critical of any attempts that opera singers make at crossing -over.
My friend is very familiar with Flemming's voice, but did not recognise it in this context when I played the CD for her. Her reaction was very complimentary, although she did comment that the diction was a bit strange.
She then played it for her brother a well known jazz singer and arranger who had a somewhat negative reaction.He found the singing to be overly dark and round. He prefers a cleaner more 'spoken' approach to this style of singing. I understand this perspective and therefore personally prefer Ella to Sarah as well, but let's not get too picky. Obviously, Rene Flemming is of the Sarah Vaghan School of jazz singing, which is not too shabby.

I will continue to enjoy this CD and will wait for another opera diva to top this one. But, somehow I think the next really good CD of Pop/ jazz from an opera star will also come from Rene.

To those who have been unreasonably mean and negative towards her, I can only say you are not fit to polish her shoes!

Brava Renee.......2007-04-09

This talented woman can sing anything. I really enjoyed this cd with the lights turned down and a glass of wine to relax after a very stressful day at work. Renee could definitely have another singing career outside of opera should she choose. Hearing her drop that gorgeous voice down one octave rivals the best chanteuses in the business - Cassandra Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Regina Belle, Sarah Vaughan, etc. This cd of different musical styles reminds me of Nina Simone and Cassandra Wilson, two great singers whom could interpret any song genre and make their versions special. I loved all the songs and the standouts here are "Haunted Heart", "River", "My One and Only Love", "My Cherie Amour", "Cancao do Amor", and Beatles "In My Life", and "Hard Times Come Again No More".
I hope Renee keeps recording whatever catches her fancy because I'll certainly always listen.

Art is always new. .......2007-03-10

Renee Fleming is an artist bringing us something new, and beautiful. The poor will always be with us as manifest in those who resent other's movement from their established zones. Renee Fleming is a great female voice with accomplishments her detractors will never have, but in their dreams.

I welcome Renee's elan demonstrated with her recent recordings, Love sublime with Brad Mehldau, and Haunted Heart with Fred Hersch and Bill Frissell. Bravery, fun, and talent combined by artists and for people who are listening. Hearing long time favorites Mehldau, Hersch, and Frissell is all the more sublime.

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The BEST Modern "Classic Rock"

Rise
The Answer
Manufacturer: Alberts
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QUUE3M
Release Date: 2007-06-20

Tracks:

Under The Sky
Never Too Late
Come Follow Me
Be Waht You Want
Memphis Water
No Questions Asked
Into The Gutter
Sometimes Your Love
Leavin' Today
Preachin'
Always
Keep Believin'
I Won't Let You Down
Sweet Emotion
Doctor
So Cold
Rock Bottom Blues
Some Unity
No Questions Asked (Radio Session)
Into The Gutter (Acoustic)
Only The Strong Survive
Not Listening
Come Follow Me (Recorded Live In Tokyo)
Sometimes Your Love (Recorded Live In Tokyo)
Be What You Want / Moment Jam (Recorded Live In Tokyo)
Take It Easy (Recorded Live In Tokyo)

Album Description

2007 two CD Special Edition re-issue of the hard rockin' Irish band's debut album featuring a bonus disc that contains 15 rare tracks including B-sides, live cuts, previously unreleased studio tracks and songs that were only available via download. The album was recorded at Olympic Studio 1 in Wales and the Albert Studio in London during the fall of 2005. Produced by Andy Bradfield and Avril MacKintosh, the Albert Productions team (with back room production from the legendary George Young) and Neal Calderwood from the band's hometown. The record also features mixes from Chris Sheldon (Foo Fighters). 26 tracks. Albert Productions.

Customer Reviews:

The BEST Modern "Classic Rock".......2007-07-28

It's really a shame that this CD hasn't been released stateside yet. With a killer CD like Rise, this is one band that DESERVES to be known about on both sides of the pond. While not quite playing at the same level as Zeppelin, The Answer is definitely a band on the same level as the Black Crowes, Bad Company, and Nazareth. Cormac Neeson is easily one of the best rock vocalist in recent years. It's great to hear a band with this raw intensity and skill in this age of whiny emo and "just plain loud" rock bands.

"Rise" itself is a very solid album with no filler tracks. Though the style is definitely more in the "classic rock" vein, the tracks all sound original and refreshing. This album is definitely modern, but hearkens back to the great rock bands of the 70's. "Into the Sky", "Into the Gutter" and "Never Too Late" are all loud songs with amazing guitar riffs, while "Be What You Want" and "Always" are slower, yet no less powerful tracks.

The material on the second "Rise" special edition CD are good enough to warrant a second unique CD of their own. Besides some live tracks from the Band's one night stand in Tokyo, original tracks like the Black Crowes' inspired "Rock Bottom Blues" and the Zeppelin-ish hop "Take it Easy" are great in their own right. The special edition CD also has a killer cover of Aerosmith's "Sweet Emotion".

I would HIGHLY recommend this album to anyone who is a fan of classic rock. If you're unfortunate enough to live in a country where this album hasn't yet been released, DEFINITELY BUY IT ON AMAZON NOW! Keep your eyes on this band; they're going to be huge someday! This is easily my favorite album of all time!

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Pretty Good
A logical progression from IDR
My ratings
The answer was found
The Answer is Yes

An Answer Can Be Found
CKY
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ASIN: B0009PLM4O
Release Date: 2005-06-28

Tracks:

Suddenly Tragic
The Way You Lived
Dressed In Decay
Familiar Realm
All Power To Slaves
Tripled Manic State
Behind The Screams
Deceit Is Striking Gold
As The Tables Turn
Sniped
Don't Hold Your Breath

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Good.......2006-06-09

Ok this CD is alright. Not as good compared to their other CDs. I hate Behind the Screams, its so pointless. All it is is an acoustic guitar strumming slowly. Personally, I like fast music, slow stuff just bores me. Thats why this CD isnt as good, the songs are slower. My personal favorites are As The Tables Turn and Sniped because their the fastest. This CD is good enough to buy though I believe.

A logical progression from IDR.......2006-05-26

Nobody should be surprised that CKY's third album is excellent. "An Answer Can Be Found" marks another evolution in the song writing prowess of Deron Miller. As a seven-year fan of the band, I've grown to eagerly anticipate hearing each new addition to the catalog of the hardest working frontman in rock music.

I truly believe that CKY would never release an album if it was not a significant improvement over the preceeding collection--indeed, they never have. On all fronts, AACBF tops IDR (itself being "Volume 1" to another level). Chad Ginsburg's production verges on prodigious. A great ear coupled with a meticulous dedication to his craft yields something of a soundscape experience.

Jess Margera's drumming perfectly complements the music. He gets more technical on AACBF, but still doesn't overplay, show-off or try to draw attention to himself.

This record doesn't fade out or get boring--quite the opposite, actually. The saccharine appeal of AACBF, like the band's two previous albums, is a taste acquired.

Buy it and let it play through on your car stereo a few times a week. Eventually you'll need a daily fix.

My ratings.......2006-05-09

Suddenly tragic 5/5 great song
the way you lived 5/5 great song
dressed in decay 5/5 my favorite
familiar realm 5/5 awesome
all power to slaves 5/5 cool riffs
tripled manic state 5/5 My favorite
behind the screams 5/5 for the alliance. my favorite
deciet is striking gold 5/5 very good
as the tables turn 5/5 my favorite. hard riffs.
sniped 3/5 it is o.k. sounds more like foreign objects.
dont hold your breath 5/5 great idea.

The answer was found.......2005-12-31

This is my favorite CD! All the songs are great. My most favorite song is song #10! SNIPED! This is a VERY heavy song! I'm a heavy metal kind of guy and if you're like me, you'll love this song too. I reccomend this CD to anyone!

The Answer is Yes.......2005-11-11

I have had this album for a while now but I just decided to write a review on it. I was happy that CKY had a new album out, so I bought it. It was awesome. There are a lot of guitar solos on this album, which is good in a way. I enjoy almost every track on this album.

1. Suddenly Tragic: 5/5. This song is very catchy, and the solo is pretty cool.

2. The Way You Lived: 3/5. This is pretty catchy, but it's also quite slow. But it's still okay.

3. Dressed in Decay: 5/5. I like this song a lot. I didn't really like it unitl I actually took the time to listen to it.

4. Familiar Realm: 5/5. This was the first single off of this album. It's very good, catchy, and I think some people can relate to the lyrics.

5. All Power To Slaves: 5/5. This is one of the best songs on the album. I love the solo. The whole song is really catchy.

6. Tripled Manic State: 5/5. This song is also one of my favorites on the album. It is so catchy and what makes it different from other songs is that the verses are fast and the chorus is slow. Usually a verse is slower than the chorus. But whatever. It's a great song.

7. Behind the Screams: 5/5. This is a classical style melody with no drums or anything. It is all instrumental. This is very peaceful and relaxing.

8. Deceit is Striking Gold: 4/5. I like the intro to this song. The intro sounds familiar but I don't remember where I heard it before. But it's a great song.

9. As the Tables Turn: 4/5. This song is awesome. I didn't really appreciate it until I heard it from start to finish. My only complaint is that the guitar solo doesn't really fit the rest of the song.

10. Sniped: 2/5. This is by far the heaviest song on the entire album. I had no idea what Deron was growling. But I guess it's okay if you like heavier stuff.

11. Don't Hold Your Breath: 3/5. This is a nice slow song. It's no "Close Yet Far", but I still like it.

So, buy this album because it is one of CKY's best.

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The debut of ELO or the next "Move" ment
Move morphs into orchestral vision
No Answer, the way it ought to be heard
EQ this! (A big "up yours" to the 1-star boyos)
Balance of EQ

No Answer
Electric Light Orchestra
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B000EHQ7VK
Release Date: 2006-03-28

Tracks:

10538 Overture
Look At Me Now
Nellie Takes Her Bow
The Battle Of Marston Moor (July 2nd 1644)
First Movement (Jumping Biz)
Mr. Radio
Manhattan Rumble (49th Street Massacre)
Queen Of The Hours
Whisper In The Night
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Mr. Radio (Take 9)
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The debut of ELO or the next "Move" ment .......2006-09-23

First let's deal with the issue that seems to be bugging people (at least one person). Peter Mew's done a fine job of remastering this. Yes, "No Noise" (a system that eliminates tape hiss but also clips a bit of the high end of recordings)can make a record sound "sterile", flat or "dry". I personally feel it benefits the album here because of all the overdubs done when this was recorded.

The first ELO album (recored at roughly the same time that Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood recorded the last Move album "Message from the Country"), this is a terrific mix of prog rock that pushes the boundaries. From the marvelous opening track "10538 Overture" (originally intended to be a B-side for a Move single)to the Mason Williams influenced "First Movement" by Wood "No Answer" proved that both Wood and Lynne had found a unique sound for their "new" band. The odd "The Battle of Marstop Moor" by Wood is unique, tuneful and challenging. It's answered by Lynne's tuneful accessible but just as unique "Mr. Radio" .

I should warn fans whose first purchase might have been "On the Third Day", "Face the Music" or "A New World Record" that the first ELO album is a bit different; although all the basic pieces were in place the band's sound changed signficantly after Wood's departure (he appeared on the second album as well before leaving to form Wizzard).

In a perfect world the high end of the sound wouldn't be clipped and the tape hiss eliminated or, at the very least, reduced. We don't live in that world quite yet. This reissue sounds exceptional given the technology of yesterday and today. It certainly improves on the previous CD issue with a lot more detail evident in the recordings and better overall clarity.

Move morphs into orchestral vision.......2006-09-15

HERE IS THE NEWS

Thanks to Epic/Legacy, we now have the continuation of the long-awaited, much-needed re-mastering of The Electric Light Orchestra's historic, vital catalog. This, ELO's very first album, is presented in this release with a much richer and cleaner sound, improved graphics, and eye-opening alternate mixes included as bonus tracks.

Thus spake ELO founders Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, and Bev Bevan in 1971: "We want to pick up where the Beatles left off on 'Strawberry Fields' and 'I Am the Walrus.'" Roy was the leader of the amazingly popular band, The Move, while Jeff was the leader of an up-and-coming group called Idle Race. When personnel problems created an opening in The Move, Roy invited Jeff to join he and drummer Bev Bevan. Jeff consented, provided that he and Roy could work on their side "orchestra rock" project...an experimental and daring melding of classic rock with classical orchestral instrumentation and arranging.

In 1971, the Electric Light Orchestra was birthed out of The Move with a lumbering single called "10538 Overture," which quickly ascended the charts in England. Little did they know then that this accompanying album, NO ANSWER, would be the herald of one of rock and roll's most enduring success stories.

THE SONGS

"10538" is essentially a Move single, and as such is wonderfully quirky, melodic, and mysterious...it's edgy, and punched along by the sound of sawing strings and rumbling guitars. At points, it sounds like a herd of elephants tromping through the jungle, and it even threatens to fall apart rhythmically, before grudgingly swinging back into a cohesive march. It definitely resembles the aforementioned Beatles tunes, and definitely takes them a step further.

"Look At Me Now" is a very nice-yet-urgent Roy Wood ballad, with an interesting arrangement and instrumental curios. Wood's voice can be high, keening, and plaintive, and conveys a tremendous amount of emotion. The accompanying strings and woodwinds are fairly spare and unadorned--this is like a more rustic version of "Eleanor Rigby."

Up next, "Nellie Takes Her Bow" sounds like Jeff Lynne gone vaudeville, and is very effective, though perhaps overly long. It's a fairly gentle track, suddenly interrupted by a jarring martial instrumental break, which actually might have fit better in the following cut...

..."The Battle of Marston Moor (July 2nd 1644)." This is primarily an instrumental, preceeded by a stirring battle speech. It's very cinematic, albeit rough and tumble...but it ain't what some would call "rock and roll." Do check out Bev Bevan's snazzy, tricky percussion work here--it's brilliant. Overall, this song earns ELO points for trying, but it is not, at the end of the day, extraordinarily listenable.

Wood's "1st Movement" on the other hand, is a wonderful pastiche of guitar and string quartet, not unlike "Classical Gas." It swings along very nicely for approximately three minutes with a memorable and cohesive melody, sparked by some very fine picking.

Jeff Lynne takes his turn next with the beautiful "Mr. Radio," a sad, nostalgic, evocative tune that highlights Jeff's great talent for pathos, even at an early age. It's perhaps the closest thing to the later ELO sound on this album, as piano and strings blend sweetly together, wrapping Jeff's soulful vocal in a warm cocoon of comfort.

ELO goes instrumental again with "Manhattan Rumble (49th St. Massacre)," a jaunty-yet-ominous Jeff Lynne piano workout that chugs along like some eerie 1930s mob film. I love the little whimsical break in the middle...one can picture Edward G. Robinson, cool hats, tommy guns, and dancing girls all hanging out at some swanky Chicago speakeasy.

Picking up with the Beatles sound again, the band gives us "Queen of the Hours," which would have sat comfortably on "The White Album," perhaps. The gentle melody is offset by a jumping, jarring string counterpoint during the choruses and instrumental breaks, which adds a lot of drama before cooling down again during the verses.

One of the best ELO ballads ever is the sweet and stirring "Whisper in the Night," featuring Roy, a guitar, a few strings, and a prayer. It's a nice benediction for this album. Again, Roy's voice is so simple and unadorned--when he launches into a pure falsetto, it's genuinely moving.

BONUS SONGS

The alternate tracks offered here are interesting from a historical viewpoint, although they are not essential to anyone but the hardcore collector. Still, they provide interesting insight as to how these songs evolved and were constructed.

Perhaps the most intriguing tracks for me are "Mr. Radio" and "Nellie Takes Her Bow," simply to see a slightly different vision from what the band ultimately released. With "10538 Overture," we are reminded once more of The Move and their own stirring legacy.

RECOMMENDATION

I would love to start a campaign for Roy, Jeff, and Bev to do more work together. Until then, I'll give this CD and all of my Move stuff some more spins. If you're expecting the polished power pop of A NEW WORLD RECORD or OUT OF THE BLUE, you'll be surprised and maybe disappointed. But, if you approach this CD with an open mind, and a little patience, you'll find it to be ultimately a richly rewarding experience.

No Answer, the way it ought to be heard.......2006-09-07

I've listened to ELO since before I could speak. My dad was into them from the start so I've grown up listening to his CDs and LPs. I always thought "No Answer" had some funky sounding stuff on it, but it's unbelieveable how much better (and it's already an amazing album to begin with) it is on the newly remastered edition. And the extra takes on 10538 Overture, Mr. Radio, Nelle Takes Her Bow, and Battle of Marston Moor (always thought that one was kind of freaky actually) are absolutely amazing. What is this whining about noise reduction? Discounting the live DVD of the "Zoom" concert in LA, I've never heard ELO sound better than in the new remastered series, especially "No Answer" and "ELO II." I highly recommend the entire remastered series, including "No Answer" and "ELO II."

EQ this! (A big "up yours" to the 1-star boyos).......2006-05-30

You know, I always find it amazing the number of people who still--in 2006--complain about the sound quality of CDs, especially remasters, when digital sound technology has significantly improved over the last 20 years (cf. Fleetwood Mac's album Then Play On, originally released in 1969 and remastered for CD by Warners in the mid '80s but still loaded with tape hiss so bad it sounds as though someone was frying bacon in the studio--and still not remastered even now). Sony, to give credit where credit is due, has made a genuine effort at rectifying the mistakes they made in 1985 in rush-releasing a whole series of classic albums on CD just to get their share of the market. (Witness the Dylan remasters, redone in hybrid SACD 3 years ago, then also reissued as standard CDs the year after that--they sound a thousand times better than the original CDs did.) Yet these bozos refuse to give them any credit; a bunch of armchair quarterbacks if ever such existed. To them, I offer this advice--if you think you can do a better job, then I recommend investing the capital to set up a digital remastering studio, buy the rights to the tapes, and redo these CDs yourselves. Otherwise, do us all a favour and SHUT UP!!

That said, I don't feel that it's a big deal that Sony used the EMI-UK remaster as the basis for this reissue. That they even bothered with a remastered reissue of ELO's first 6 albums forgives a multitude of sins, chief among them being that they took this long to do it. I have played No Answer back on my $150 (at the time) Pioneer DV-563A, and I think it sounds fine. There is plenty of presence in the mix, and if it's a bit forward (i.e. loud), it's certainly not as bad as the original CD mix of Rush's Vapor Trails (which knocks you out of your shoes when the first track, "One Little Victory," comes in). And it's lovely to have these tracks available once again in what I feel is a significantly improved mix. My favourite features of No Answer include Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's liner notes (although I do wish Roy would say "Jeff and I" rather than "Jeff and myself"--admittedly, I'm something of a grammar Nazi, and context does matter).

This great band's early (pre-disco) material is finally getting the treatment it deserves. Kudos to EMI and to Sony, and a great load of thanks to Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne for approving these remasters. You lads have been missed. And to the 1-star people--stick with your original vinyl if you hate the way the CDs sound so much. Let the rest of us enjoy this.

Balance of EQ.......2006-04-23

I would imagine it's difficult for some one to decide about buying this CD based on some of the other reviews. I can sum up my opinion this way: if you are a sound expert (for real or just self-proclaimed) you may have some difficulty with No Answer or ELO II. Clearly, in eliminating tape hiss, some of the high end sound is gone. But I'm not a sound expert so that's where my EQ analysis ends.

The fact is that both ELO remasters sound better than the US originals. There's really no comparison even if it's just the fact that CD mastering techniques have improved with time. It's worth updating your collection with these excellent new versions.

If I have any complaint it's that Sony had chosen to market these CDs as US remasters. They aren't. They are just re-reissues of the UK remasters of a few years back. Sony couldn't even be bothered to use the US cover of ELO II and from the looks of things to come the same goes for the reissue of On the Third Day.

The other complaint I have is the touting of these reissues as "Jeff Lynne approved" as if that really means anything. The fact that JL is involved at all probably hurts the reissues more than it helps... just look at the lack of fully unreleased songs. So, yes, these reissue are "Jeff Lynne approved" but... so what.

The bottom line is that No Answer (as it was named in the US) is a wonderfully strange album and this remaster is very good. It's not perfect but given that most of the CD buying public could care less about ELO we're never going to get perfect reissues. This CD is definitely worth buying.

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Roy Haynes!! Who can ask for anything more???

Question and Answer

Manufacturer: Geffen
ProductGroup: Music
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Roy Haynes!! Who can ask for anything more???.......2007-08-04

I bought this album on cassette in 1990 or so when it came out. It blew me away then and still does even to this day. Anyone interested in jazz, improvised music and/or drums should listen to this album.

Everyone is playing at their highest level and the tune choices are great as well. In particular, I have always had a soft spot for the Pat Metheny tune, "Change of Heart" that is on this album. Beautiful Melody!!!!!!!

As for Roy Haynes...MAN, what can you say?? His playing on this album is as it always is: Swinging, Fresh, Hip, Melodic and just plain cool!!!!!

Great Record!

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great music, unispired rap
Great album Tellit like you mean it
Excellent follow-up to Mishaps Happening

An Announcement to Answer
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ASIN: B000FUF85M
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Album Description

Playing with the musical notion of call and response, "An Announcement To Answer" is the title and sound of the fourth Quantic album, the second released domestically by Ubiquity. Chronicling the ever widening musical world of producer, record collector, musician, and DJ Will Holland, a.k.a. Quantic, it's a big sounding shout-out demanding a positive response. The album delivers hip-hop, Puerto Rican, jazz, funk, and soul sounds with a 21st Century twist. Portland based MC Ohmega Watts floats his rhymes over two tracks and Noelle of LA band The Rebirth also makes an appearance.

Customer Reviews:

great music, unispired rap.......2007-04-07

This album has some really great sounds from all kinds of sources. Lush textures alternate from the far east to more of a latin feel, and touch all kinds of points in between. It's a very enjoyable album.

Ubiquity label-mate Ohmega Watts' guest appearance is the lowpoint of the album. The two tracks he is on (especially track 2) are really just uninspired rehashes of things I've heard before. Having heard his album "The Find" in its entirety, it's safe to say that Watts is a far better producer than he is an MC. His raps have nothing new to say, and you can only get away with that if your lyrics are comedic. His are not. If you're going to say something, say something, otherwise sit down.

All in all a pretty good album with some skipable tracks.

Great album Tellit like you mean it .......2007-01-21

The best parts are the beginning and the end and everything in between but the best song is "tell it like you mean it."

he has a few songs of this style of latin jazz that has such energy. prelude to happenings off of mishaps happening is another and if you like those check one off's and B-sides the whole album is that way

Excellent follow-up to Mishaps Happening.......2007-01-04

I started listening to Quantic with Mishaps Happening, and this is an excellent follow-up to that album. The same jazzy-funky-housey Quantic feel is here, but this time Quantic is exploring more Latin-sounding and hip hop themes along with those he's already mastered. As a fan of hip hop and rap, I got a big kick out of the tracks featuring Ohmega Watts (though I had never heard Watts before this album). My personal favorite is the final track, "Tell It Like You Mean It", which starts off with soothing low-key woodwind-ish tones before building up to a fun funky tune.

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Jazz perfection...a classic
One of the great sessions
Out of print?
great cd!
One of the all time best jazz guitar recordings.

Question and Answer
Pat Metheny with Dave Holland and Roy Haynes
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
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Customer Reviews:

Jazz perfection...a classic.......2007-01-21

If you don't like this album, you don't like jazz. I love this album more and more as time goes on, with classic signatures of 3 jazz greats.
Roy Haynes, a pioneer along with Miles and trane, is a treasure on the drums. Metheny, not only the best jazz guitarist ever, but a great composer as well. And Dave Holland, a fantastic bass player and musician.

A very beautiful album, period.

One of the great sessions.......2006-04-13

With such powerhouse personnel, one could hardly miss. Roy Haynes is probably the most underated jazz drummer among the major players. This recording is a bona-fide classic in a somewhat traditional mode. After this recording, people started talking about Methany as a jazz guitarist - which he is - among all the rest that this seminal musician is. The interpretation of "All The Things You Are" may be the best of all time.

Out of print?.......2006-02-16

Just briefly - I can't understand why this album is domestically out of print and only available as an expensive import...

great cd!.......2004-03-18

having been bored with much of the recent music currently available i have been rediscovering alot of older music. i have always enjoyed pat metheny in his group setting and took a chance and bought this cd...and am i happy i did so... i fully agree with all of the other reviews of this cd; i think this rates up there with his finest work. if you enjoy pats music you owe it to yourself to try this one out...you won't be sorry you did!

One of the all time best jazz guitar recordings........2004-02-14

The heart of jazz is improvisation. Here we have a recording that confirms Pat Metheny as one of the best living jazz guitar improvisors.

Haynes and Holland do an exceptional job of backing up Pat. I agree that the sound quality is not the best, but the playing is so stellar that you won't really care or notice.

I don't care too much for Pat's more 'commercial' output of recordings. But in the standard trio setting, playing real jazz, Pat blows away every other jazz guitarist I have ever heard.

This recording is non-stop intense improv. Most of the tracks are around 6-7 minutes in length. Sometimes jazz improvisors can make the mistake of taking too many choruses. But while most of the tracks feature Pat improvising for several choruses, I don't ever get tired of listening to him improvise because he always uses superb taste and technique, and is constantly doing little things that you may not notice the first time around, like little rhythmic or melodic motifs which he builds up and tweaks inside in out.

One warning: this is not smooth jazz! If you are a smooth jazz fan, don't buy this CD because it will probably cause you to have an aneurism, as your brain is not designed to handle such a high level of jazz perfection! :)

And on the other hand, if you hate smooth jazz, like I do: buy this CD, you won't be disapointed.

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