Vacation

Track Listings

1. Summer Songo

2. Secrets

3. Her Smile

4. Chick's Groove

5. Nothing Personal

6. Vacation

7. Be Mine

8. Altered Statements

9. Out and About

10. Autumn Leaves

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Vincent Partesi, pianist and composer from New Jersey has performed in the New York area for the last 20 years. He has performed with and studied with such notables as Mike Melillo and Harry Leahey (Phil Woods Quartet), Raymond Delvecchio (classical and jazz pianist) and others. He has appeared on several independent CD's playing a wide variety of musical styles. He has released two CD's featuring his own contemporary jazz compositions, under the name of "The Partesi Project". The 1996 CD, "Stories" was highly acclaimed by several notables in the business. His latest release, "Vacation" solidifies Vincent as an artist worthy of wider recognition.

Product Description
This contemporary jazz CD features songs with a variety of styles, from songo to funk, to melodic ballads and modern swing. The instrumentation includes piano, organ, keyboards, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums and percussion. The CD has a wonderful soundstage and is a must for any contemporary jazz collection. The songs, composed by Vincent Partesi, are fresh and exciting, a new sound for this musical catagory.

Vacation,The Partesi Project

Vacation

Tracks:

Vacation
He's So Strange
Girl Of 100 Lists
We Don't Get Along
I Think It's Me
It's Everything But Partytime
Get Up And Go
This Old Feeling
Cool Jerk
The Way You Dance
Beatnik Beach
Worlds Away

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Despite a great cover/title concept, the second album from the Go-Go's is the weakest of their original three. Rushed out after the breakthrough of Beauty and the Beat, Vacation sounds affecting in retrospect, but suffers nonetheless from one or three too many so-so songs--a shame, given the top-flight writing throughout Beauty. Frontwoman Belinda Carlisle continues gaining control of her voice, while drummer Gina Schock all but steals the show. But a murky mix obscures the group's charms this time out, and where the debut was sometimes dark in mood, this follow-up too often sounds simply tired. By no means a must-miss, Vacation is still unmistakably weak compared with Talk Show, which came next. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Vacation ; Go-Gone!.......2007-01-12

I bought this for my wife; I can't stand it! Poor re-mastering and even worse material.

Still a good album.......2006-08-03

Although it is not the best album the Go-Go's released, it still contains a good vibe. It is a good cd to put on at a party for people to do a little dancing and just enjoy. The singles, 'Vacation' and 'Get Up and Go' are still as catchy and fun as ever. I certainly recommend it.

An outstanding follow-up release to "Beauty and the Beat"........2006-04-04

The Go-Go's are one of those rare occurrences in rock 'n roll, a group that actually never released a bad album! In fact, I would go so far as to say that perhaps only one or two songs from all four major releases could be considered somewhat "lack-luster". Basically, all of the material released by the Go-Go's between 1981 and 1984 was outstanding. Even the 2001 release "God Bless the Go-Go's" is strikingly good! The Go-Go's have always been a group with determination, plenty of ambition, and a genuine love of the rock 'n roll fantasy!

"Vacation" was considered a bit "weaker" than the debut effort (Beauty and the Beat) by many critics of the day, but I strongly disagree! Songs like "Get Up and Go", "Beatnik Beach", "I Think It's Me" and "Worlds Away" are incredibly well crafted pop songs and are required listening for fans of the Go-Go's. I cannot imagine a stronger follow-up release!

I must point out that the career of the Go-Go's closely paralleled that of another "power pop" group of the late 70's and early 80's, "The Knack". Both groups had a hugely successful debut album that reached number one on the charts. Both groups quickly released a follow-up effort that was very successful and yet was considered a failure when compared to the success of the debut. Both groups released a third effort that received critical praise and yet failed commercially. Both groups "broke-up" shortly after the third and final album. Fun fact; both groups also played "let's have a party" during early live shows!

Regardless of commercial or critical success, the Go-Go's always delivered GREAT rock 'n roll. "Vacation" may not have escaped (commercially) from the long shadow of "Beauty and the Beat", but it contains some of the best songs by the Go-Go's. Belinda, Jane, Charlotte, Kathy and Gina were destined to deliver some of the most memorable and most perfectly crafted pop songs of the rock 'n roll era.

"Vacation" is highly recommended for fans of "early 80's", "power pop", "new wave", and just plain great rock 'n roll!

-JM

A fun vacation, but check with your travel agent first!.......2006-02-15

I first saw the Go-Go's in 1980, some time before their national success, and heard their early demos on college radio stations at the time. So my comments are not without consideration.

When "Beauty and the Beat" was released, I felt it was one of the strongest debut albums ever. Every song was catchy, the performances were crisp, and the production and engineering were sound.

In July 1982, the follow-up "Vacation" was released, and fans like myself everywhere listened to the album from beginning to end. After an initial playing, the verdict was in - "Vacation" was decent, but didn't compare to "Beauty."

The main problem: the album has a rushed feel to it. The older songs written by the group on the album ("He's So Strange," "Beatnik Beach") sound better that the newer songs rushed out for release. Some songs are sluggish and tired ("Girl of 100 Lists," "We Don't Get Along"). Mostly, the problem lies in the mix. The singing is mixed into the background, and the ladies sound like they are playing in an echo chamber. The crisp production values of "Beauty" did not transfer to the muddled sound of "Vacation."

"Vacation" is still the key track to the album, and other good songs ("It's Everything But Partytime," "Get Up and Go" lift the album out of mediocrity.

In retrospect, the Go-Go's themselves don't think highly of the album (as witnessed on VH1's "Behind the Music") and admit they needed a break instead of recording "Vacation" when they did. There are enough good songs to merit constant listening, but ultimately "Vacation" is the weakest of their first three albums.

all i ever wanted .......2005-08-03

awesome tracks from the go-go's! always fresh, no matter how long ago it was made.

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Very Good
Best Comeback Album ... Ever
The Big Comeback
good stuff.great stuff.
Slick & Polished Record - A Great Comback For Aerosmith

Permanent Vacation
Aerosmith
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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While Done with Mirrors marked the beginning of Aerosmith's remarkable career comeback (and a gratifying return to rollicking '70s form), this is the album that both reclaimed their widespread fame and made even longtime cynics take notice. Fresh from rehab, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry lead the band through a strong collection that rivals such previous high points as Toys in the Attic and Rocks, though in a much more pop-oriented vein. That's largely the province of producer Bruce Fairbairn and hired-gun songwriters Desmond Child and Jim Vallance (hired upon Mirrors' commercial disappointment). But on this record, those outside influences are still largely invisible, even if Fairbairn's production sheen now seems '80s generic. Fueled by the playful staples "Rag Doll" and "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," and seasoned with the Delta blues fetish of "Hangman Jury" and, of course, a patented Big Power Ballad ("Angel"), it's an album that's become all but ubiquitous. Thankfully, the band's own gritty sensibility still informs tracks like "St. John" and "Girl Keeps Coming Apart," as well as a rambunctiously reverent take on the classic Beatles B-side, "I'm Down." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Very Good.......2007-07-08

This is a wonderful album. It has been out for a while, but I just got around to getting it. All the songs on here are great. My favorite is "Magic Touch". I wish I would have heard more of these songs on the radio. A big plus is that all the lyrics to the songs are included in the insert booklet. I highly recommend this CD. It didn't get the credit it deserved.

Best Comeback Album ... Ever.......2007-03-23

The second album after Joe Perry and Brad Whitford were back with Aerosmith, and the first not "under the influence" is a tour de force rocker that smokes from start to finish. "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)", "Rag Doll", "Hangman Jury" and the title track are all classics and the rest of the tunes all keep the action coming. They also do a great cover of the Beatles' "I'm Down", the B-side of the "Help" single, a typical McCartney tribute to 50's rockers like Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. The "Bad Boys" are back!!!

The Big Comeback.......2007-01-25

The first album from the now "sober" Aerosmith and the beginning of their huge comeback that has continued to this day. Some people look at this album as a sell-out due to the influx of outside writers and the general polished sound of the album. Personally I think it rocks. The band sounds rejuvenated and there is a lot of great material to be found on this disc. The album spawned the huge hits "Rag Doll", "Dude Looks Like A Lady", and the lame "Angel". Overall most of the rest of the songs are good to great Aerosmith. "Hangman Jury" is cool. "Girl Keeps Coming Apart" has a nice Joe Perry guitar solo. The title track is a nice rocker and they even throw in an instrumental called "The Movie" which works quite well too. Overall I think this was a great comeback album.

good stuff.great stuff........2007-01-07

wow!!i just heard a new song from this band that i really loved which is instrumental and it is called the movie and i think it is one of the best instrumental songs i have ever heard.the first instrumental song was a song by metallica but this one by aerosmith is even better as it rocks even harder.i played it 7 times yesterday and i thought it was a great driving song.aerosmith made lots of great driving songs that are excellent for highway bangers.just now i was listening to that song on the vinyl and i thought how that song sounded way back in 1987 even though 1987 was a long time ago i wasnt even born in that time but it sounded good too although i like it better in my car. i love this album and other great songs like dude looks like a lady rock really hard.my favorite songs by aerosmith are the movie,dude look like a lady,janies got a gun,sweet emotion.the 1980s were my favorite years in music as there were more than 20 great albums in every year in that decade with numerous hard rock anthems.please get this if you love hard driving rock music. id play this on the road!!

Slick & Polished Record - A Great Comback For Aerosmith.......2006-07-12

BAND: Steven Tyler (vocals, piano, harmonica), Joe Perry (guitars), Brad Whitford (guitars), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums & percussion).

THE DISC: (1987) 12 songs clocking in at approximately 52 minutes. The digitally remastered version released in 2001. Included with the disc is a 10-page booklet containing band photos, song titles/credits, song lyrics, and thank you's. Recorded at Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver BC, Canada. Label - Geffen.

COMMENTS: Two years prior, "Done With Mirrors" (1985) marked a comeback of sorts for Aerosmith. The Toxic Twins were supposedly sober and ready to take America by storm, again. Decades later, the band is still on top of the world - giving us fresh music and selling millions of albums. Looking back, the late 70's and early 80's were a rough period for Aerosmith. Jack Daniels was the beverage of choice for band members, drugs, infighting, and ultimately guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford went their separate ways. 1985 saw them back in the studio - wanting to cut an album, wanting to rock & roll... and "Done With Mirrors" proved they could still do it. With "Permanent Vacation", Aerosmith proved they were still a hit making rock machine. "Vacation" was professional, slick, and polished. 12 fabulous songs filled with catchy hooks, modest tongue-in-cheek humor was present again, and a few huge hits to boot - "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)", "Rag Doll" and "Angel" - marking their return to form! As much as the hits received major airplay, the deeper album cuts were simply gems... the 1-2 punch of openers "Heart's Done Time" and "Magic Touch" get the album off to a rocking start. Perry's blistering guitar work on "Simoriah" and the title track. Ultra cool swaggering songs "St. John" and "Hangman Jury", their first Beatle's cover "I'm Down", as well as the closing instrumental "The Movie". Thoroughly listenable - every track. As much as "Permanent Vacation" saw the band gelling again, it was a welcome comeback for one of America's all-time legendary bands. Classic disc (5-stars).

Googol Power: Multiplication Vacation Soundtrack

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Wonderful
Kids love it!
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fun and educational for all ages

Googol Power: Multiplication Vacation Soundtrack
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Math, Music and More... with Canada's Favourite Children's Group (2005 "Indie" Winner)

The award winning Googol Power Math Series combines great MUSIC, an entertaining STORY and LAYERED LEARNING that provides educational FUN for all ages. Listeners will learn about our world, music, art, history and science while practicing math.

THERE'S BIG TROUBLE ON EARTH!
Nena and the GoogolKids are having trouble learning their times tables! Send in the Googols, who use their powers to make multiplication an exciting adventure that journeys "from the jungles deep in Africa, to the icefields of Antarctica" and even into outer space! Follow Azatara, Cozmo, El Mundo the Great Wizard, and their friends Mr. I and Gary Q, as they use music and exploration to learn all about multiplication.

The award-winning* CD "Multiplication Vacation" has received amazing reviews from children, parents, and teachers. This soundtrack features over 70 minutes of learning, including 18 original songs, fascinating facts, jokes and "googols of fun" for the whole family. Lessons cover multiplication facts 0 to 13, skip-counting, math rules, world geography, famous characters in history and astronomy.

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The Googol Power Math Series (educational music for the family) was designed to spark curiosity about our world and beyond.

The award winning albums "Addition Celebration" and "Crazy 4 Math" are also in this series.

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Wonderful.......2007-07-02

My children LOVE this CD. It has helped them so much with their mulitplication tables. My 8 year old's teacher has asked where to get it as well. Everytime we go somewhere they ask to hear it. Wonderful product!

Kids love it!.......2007-05-25

The music is upbeat and tells a story. I think the kids enjoy this and the addition soundtrack more than any of the educational CD's they have. I wish more learning tapes were this creative!

OK.......2006-12-21

The songs are catchy my 8 and 9 year olds like the songs but the multiplication parts in the songs are sometimes spaced out with lots of words in between. Very hard to actually memorize times tables...

Googols of Fun.......2005-06-08

Bird-like creatures from space named googols (named after a very large number) take you on an exciting adventure through the universe in this award winning product, teaching facts about numbers and world geography at the same time.
The multiplication vacation "movie soundtrack" help make the learning of multiplication facts fun and exciting.
The CD begins with a "star wars" feel-"Long, long, long ago in a galaxy faraway..." -grabbing your kids attention from the get-go.
My kids enjoy listening to the songs, and once the CD turns off I can often hear them humming a few of the tunes and chanting the phrase "googol power." My 4 year old particularly enjoyed "two two two" and "penguin rap" was a big hit with everyone.
If you're looking for some catchy "educational" music to play at home or in the car, look no further..It's right here.

fun and educational for all ages.......2005-03-01

My kids, 2 and 4, love this CD. They sing along and ask questions about the songs, making a great opportunity to teach them about multiplication. The songs are grown-up friendly, I particularly like the 13 song.

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Pretty Descent for a Starting Band

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Pretty Descent for a Starting Band.......2007-03-25

Commander Venus is a pretty good name, and band for the young Conor Oberst to start his musical career in. I knew that it would be good, concidering that Conor is a genius. A lot of the stuff talked about in this album was way over a 13 year-old's head, and i liked that about this album.
The guitars and vocals were a bit sloppy, in a garage band kind of way. I liked how different it was from the usual garage rock bands, with song titles like "My Collapsing Frame", and "Role of the Hero in Antiquity". I liked all of the songs, and concider this album a great start. Recommended to anyone who likes Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes (His newer, much more popular indie band), and poppy love songs with a lot more intelligence then anticipated.

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Miss Diamond to You
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Wonderful!.......2006-08-21

This is album is fantastic! These guys put the bite back into rock and roll!

Exciting!!!.......2006-06-11

The Vacation are one of the most exciting bands that I know. They released this album a while ago. Now it comes out in this new version, and hopefully it will reach the people. They come from St. Louis, but insist they are a Hollywood band. They are straightforward rock and roll. "White Noise" hits you hard. "I'm No Good" is a little more elaborate. "Cherry Cola" is mellow rocker. One of their best songs is "Destitute Prostitute." That is one of the highlights of their set. One of the songs that recalls The Dead Boys is "Make Up Your Mind." A cool anthem, that is more like Tom Petty, is "Hollywood Forever." They are a sleazy hard rocking band. This is best summed up in "Trash." It's eleven songs. It's solid. Get with it.

amazing.......2006-05-02

This band is awesome. This is one of those albums you can stick in the player, and let it run for a few days straight. It's great. If you don't have it already, get it now. And see a show too. They are a wicked live band.

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AMAZING!
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How I Spent The Best 5 Dollars Of My Life
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation
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AMAZING!.......2007-04-01

Memories, memories, memories... this CD is definately an anthem. The Bouncing Souls hit it big with this one, with masterpieces "Gone" and "True Believers" being chanted at every live Bouncing Souls show!! You'll find yourself memorizing and singing the lyrics to every song (not on purpose), and looking up bass tabs for these songs because you'll want to hear them over and over again.
So buy this album,
I know its one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Should have followed Maniacal... more people would own it today.......2007-01-05

Face it... the Bouncing Souls were never about flaunting their musical chops. They are a simple, beloved good-times punk band, almost worthy of a 90's Descendents comparison. And like old Descendents tunes, there is a place and time for their caffeinated brand of energy and humor; and then it can get stale and immature very very fast.

Somehow I ended up aquiring this disk years after their self-titled Epitaph debut disaster closed the lid on my genuine interest in this band. This is the album that should have followed Maniacal Laughter; the older fans might have stuck around a bit longer. "Summer" catches up to where Maniacal's energy soared. "Gone" could be one of the best songs the band ever wrote.

spend your summers with the Souls - they're a good companion.......2006-11-15

This time around the Souls loose some of the raw energy of 'Maniacal Laughter' in exchange for a decidedly richer, more heartfelt sound. And you know what: it's got way more impact. Despite the light subject matter (bikes, girls, summer vacation) they nail each song home with great vocals, ripping guitars, and hooks galore. They really know how to craft a song and build it up. Every song has a message and is memorable in their own way. It's definitely the best feel-good punk available. And I hesitate to use the word 'punk', because although it's certaily rock sped up, it does have just a good old rock and roll feel to it...perhaps the Souls have transcended the whole punk thing. Am I overthinking this? Yes. The best word about this is: put on your headphones, get on your bike and speed through your neighborhood listening to this.

How I Spent The Best 5 Dollars Of My Life.......2006-09-27

Ventura, circa 2004. My first experience with the Souls was an unexpected one after hearing a set of theirs at Warped. The songs they sang sounded breathtaking and uplifting... the kind of songs that make your heart beat faster and get you excited. The first thing I did after witnessing this spectacle was to rush over to their booth and buy a cd. I chose this. Now, a couple years later and having heard everything they have released... this remains the best. It is more polished then anything prior and just plain better than their latest two (which are also great).
The album starts out with a bang with the punk classic "That Song" which is really cool because it is like you are the one they are singing about... putting the needle on the record and playing that song again.
The second song "Private Radio" is one of the best songs to sing along to with its simple yet catchy chorus and great verses... just a great song about music in general.
"True Believers" may be the best song in the Souls catalogue simply because it portrays who they are and gives us something from each member of the band. Amazing drums, guitar and vocals make this an instant classic about friendship.
"Better Life" is one of those songs that gets your emotions ivolved. Not because its sad but because it is SO uplifting. Outstanding song.
"The Something Special" is a slower song that portrays Greg's voice the best out of any song I've heard. It starts out slower than picks up speed resulting in one of those choruses you can't help but scream out.
"Broken Record" is a classic Souls sounding song and another one that shows their love for what they do.
"Lifetime" is a favorite of mine particularly for the instrumentation involved. Check out the bass work especially.
"Manthem"... another classic. Similiar to True Believers this is another song about loving life and being with friends. Previously my favorite song on the album for the longest time.
"Break-Up Song" is one of the best song about relationships I've ever heard... great vocals.
"Streetlight Serenade" is another one that will stick out immediately... another favorite.
"Late Bloomer" Probably the song I listen to least but in no means bad. Still a great song with cool guitar.
"No Comply" is my favorite song... ? maybe. But I love how it sounds like classic Souls with a clean, polished sound. Maybe the punkest song on the album
Lastly "Gone" wraps up this perfect album with a terrific anthem which sounds sad and happy at the same time in a beautiful, emotional punk ride that you will love.
If you are now getting into the Bouncing Souls... you need to start here to see the best of the them. Not new? then you should already have this...
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guaranteed to keep you bouncing from start to finish.......2006-05-09

I believe that this is by far the band's best work. The album is full of catchy and upbeat anthems. Yes, anthems. These are songs that you will sing out in your room or chant along with in your car. From beginning to end, this album delivers a surge of positive energy that never lets you down. This cd will lift your spirits as well as your heart rate. Greg's voice carries beautifully, while still staying true to their punk rock sound. The Pete's guitarwork is fairly simple, but holds the songs up, nonetheless. Bryan's bassage is innovative and catchy, and rolls on flawlessly through every track. And Michael's drumming is spot-on and aggressive, and it totally keeps you movin'. One of my favorite things about the Bouncing Souls is their lyrics, which are real and easy to relate to. They sing of good and bad times, old friends and new ones, love lost and love found, and about reconnecting with the things that make you happy. "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" will get you through the day floating on a cloud of pure liveliness and bliss. Who wouldn't love that? It's hard to narrow down my favorites on this album, but they'd have to be "Private Radio", "Lifetime", "Broken Record", "Late Bloomer", and "The Something Special". It's great stuff so go buy it!! And also, if you get the chance to see these guys live, go for it! Their live show is just as promising if not more than this album.

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Richard Marx: Paid Vacation (1994)
The other side of Richard Marx
The Family's Favourite Holiday Album
Take This Vacation!
Good pop, but the end of any rock

Paid Vacation
Richard Marx
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002UR0
Release Date: 1994-02-08

Tracks:

The Way She Loves Me
One More Try
Silent Scream
Nothing To Hide
Soul Motion
Now And Forever
Goodbye Hollywood
Heaven's Waiting
Nothing Left Behind Us
What You Want
One Man
Baby Blues

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Richard Marx: Paid Vacation (1994).......2005-02-25

After the release of RUSH STREET, along with the release of the album's five singles, Richard Marx decided to take a two to three year break. In 1994, Richard Marx returned to the countdown with his long anticipated fourth album entitled, PAID VACATION. This album, does not quite match up to that of his first three albums, but I am, indeed, a person, who does have enough decency and common sense to give this album the chance it most certainly deserves. This album really is not that bad. You'll find out why.

THE WAY SHE LOVES ME
The second single from the album. This song does not fit in well with Richard's previous material, but what can I say? This is a great song. You all might enjoy this one if you are a diehard Richard Marx fan.

ONE MORE TRY
A song that I can listen to all day long. The sound is also something Richard hasn't done before, but it is very well to my liking. From the first 30 seconds, I knew the song was going somewhere. By the way, Richard's song and George Michael's song are two different songs with the same title.

SILENT SCREAM
The fourth & final single from the album. Not bad. Basically because I was hoping that it would've been a ballad because the title makes it sound like it should have been a ballad.

NOTHING TO HIDE
Sounds like for this song, Richard decided to go back to his original sound. This is one of my favorite songs from this album.

SOUL MOTION
Usually, I hate when a pop/rock artist records a song that is on the side of R&B, but Richard Marx recorded this song with an R&B sound that was nowhere near hateful. This song is this album's ultimate classic.

NOW AND FOREVER
The first single from the album. I knew off the bat that this song was a ballad and I was right. But I was hoping for a better song than this. I was very disappointed in the sound of this song. Richard's vocals were perfect and that is the only highlight of this song.

GOODBYE HOLLYWOOD
Do you know what I heard when I was listening to this song? I heard a hit single. This song sounds like it had a lot of potential to be released as a single and I feel that if it was a released as a single, it would have been a hit. Oh well, what are you gonna do?

HEAVEN'S WAITING
This sound was not what I had expected to hear, but the song is really catchy and it did more than just seek my approval. It made itself another favorite of mine.

NOTHING LEFT BEHIND US
The second single from the album. Sounds a bit like a country song, fused with slight pop, but it is a song that I have enjoyed, since the first time I heard it. A song nobody should miss.

WHAT YOU WANT
Another song featuring the sound of his first three albums. A song that I cannot stop playing. This is the song for you if you a Richard Marx fan like me. Listen to this one before you advance to the next song.

ONE MAN
This is the ballad that Now And Forever should have been. I got more of a feeling out of this one than I did with Now And Forever. This is a very heartfelt ballad that I cannot get enough of. And there really should be only one man for every woman in this world. They just have to find us.

BABY BLUES (Live Performance)
This is, obviously, a live performance. Frankly, this song is the worst on this album. It makes Now And Forever sound like the best song on the album. But I'll give Richard the credit he deserves, because from what I heard, he sounds great when performing live. Not just hearing other people's opinion, but also by hearing this live performance.

This album sounds like it should have sold more. If you have listened to Richard's first three albums, they sounded like he was still growing up as a solo artist and performer. When he released his first album, "Richard Marx", in 1987, he was only 24 years old. When he released his second album, "Repeat Offender", in 1989, he was only 26 years old. With the release of his third album, "Rush Street", in 1991, He was only 28. For this album, he decided to bring on album that was much more mature, than the others. One way to tell of the maturity he brought to this album was his appearance. If you look at his first three albums, he had that long dark hair. Now, with this album, his hair is short and combed very nicely, making him look more mature. This album is amazing in every way, with the exception of two songs. So, buy a copy of this album and enjoy like I have.

The other side of Richard Marx.......2004-06-22

This is a more mature or grown-up side of Richard Marx compared to some of his other previous albums. I love his song "Now and Forever". It's a beautiful ballad. Some of the other stuff on here is pretty good too! Finally, an album cover where Richard is not wearing raggedy clothes and he finally cut his hair short! It's got some great rock songs on here too, but again they're not loud and head-banging like his previous albums. Way to go, Richard!

The Family's Favourite Holiday Album.......2002-03-23

Richard Marx has always been a family favourite and we own every single one of his album is some shape or form (I own his first album on vinyl, my Mum and Dad have Repeat Offender on tape, I have Rush Street on CD, they also have this album and Flesh And Bone on CD and I own the Alvalon album on CD (Which I actually don't have in my posession at this moment in time since a friend is getting it to me).

I personally really liked a lot of the tracks on "Rush Street" especially the haunting "Hazard". Sadly, too much of it was pretty heavy on the rock side, so it is not a consistant album to listen to.

This album is one that I can sit through (except the last track). Some people believe this was the end of Richard Marx's days of greatness, but it seems artists that move on to bigger and better things are often misunderstood and classified as 'has beens'. This album is just fantastic, and the best track in my opinion would have to be "There Ain't Nothing Left Behind Us" since it always reminds me of the 'good old days' when we used to take a drive to the country when I was in grade 3.

A very laidback effort, but nonetheless I can't understand why anyone would not like it. It will always remain a special album to me since it is a part of my childhood that I will cherish.

Take This Vacation!.......2002-03-04

Marx returned after his big "Rock" album "Rush Street" a few years earlier in 1991, with this smashing good CD. That album alienated some of his core audience, so Marx returned to a softer sound with this one. This album was the beginning of a new chapter for Marx as an artist and composer. A change for the good. This is his most stripped down and laid back album of his career. He was no longer the innocent pop star of the teen world in the late 80's. Things have changed and people grow up. Richard started too with this CD. His fans have followed, no matter what a review says on this page. "Now And Forever" was the big top ten hit single here, and it was one of his nicest ballads. No big splashy string arrangement or piano, it was just Richard and a guitar and a pretty melody with nice lyrics. "The Way She Loves Me" is a fun, happy up-tempo little number. Leaves a smile on your face. "One Man" is a strong song. One of his strongest to date. There are some fun up tempo songs here, like - "What You Want", "Goodbye Hollywood", "Nothing To Hide", and my personal favorite, "Heaven's Waiting". Then there is the soulfulish R&B number "Soul Motion". All in all, this is a very accoustic and mature CD. It would only get better with his follow up, "Flesh And Bones". This album pretty much signified the end of his splashy pop from his heyday. As much fun as it was, it needed to end. A maturing artist can't do that type of music forever, just like Backstreet Boys and N' Sync can't do the music they do when they get to their mid 30's or so. Richard has grown, and so has his talent and music. It's taken him in new and interesting directions with wonderful music. This one is no exception.

Good pop, but the end of any rock.......2002-01-25

People know Richard Marx best for his ballads. With songs like "Hold On To The Nights", "Right Here Waiting", and the biggest hit off of this album "Now And Forever", it is clear to see that this man has had a bunch of memorable radio ballad hits. Nonetheless, he also had a few big rocker hits on the radio, and if you listen to any of his first three albums you will hear a lot of quality rock-sounding songs. By this album, however, most traces of that are gone, and as it turned out Richard would never venture back into rock music again.

There is no denying the quality of some of the music here. "The Way She Loves Me" is a very catchy, slightly uptempo hit, and "Soul Motion" has strong R & B sensibilities that take his music in a moody, mystical direction. "Nothing Left Behind Us" is one of the prettiest, stongest ballads he has ever done (and that's saying something!). However, the only track resembling rock on the entire album is the decent but not spectacular "What You Want" near the end of the album. Songs like "One More Try" and "One Heart" are decent but should instead be replaced by rockers. Overall, the album falls just a bit flat compared to its three predecessors.

After this, Richard went entirely in an R & B and soft rock direction. The one time I tried to listen to his follow-up album to this, "Flesh And Bone", I fell asleep! All I've heard about him since then is that he has actually written songs for boy bands. Too bad, for sure, as this artist once had just about perfect melodic pop/rock sensibilities. While this album is still very good musically, it truly was "the beginning of the end" of Richard's career as his original fans knew it.

European Vacation
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European Vacation
Frank-n-Dank
Manufacturer: Needleworks
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000TEJEPO
Release Date: 2007-08-07

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In November of 2005, Europe was exposed to one of the greatest shows to ever hit the continent's soil. The J Dilla tour landed featuring none other than Frank N Dank and DJ Rhettmatic, and it was nothing but mass hysteria from beginning to end. Blunts, stunts, jokes, good music and history in the making was what went down. Witness an exclusive behind the scenes look at what it's like going on the road with these artists, which would end up being the last time J Dilla would grace fans with his presence. Hear the music and feel the vibe as we take you on a journey to the land where Hip Hop is alive and well. Welcome to Frank N Dank and J Dilla's European Vacation. Included with the DVD are three music videos (for 'What Up', 'MCA' and 'Nice 2 Meet You') and a bonus CD that has eight brand new FND tracks.

Mexico- Lifescapes Music inspired by ideal vacation getaways

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Mexico- Lifescapes Music inspired by ideal vacation getaways

Manufacturer: Compass Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Lifescapes: Best of Relaxing Instruments

ASIN: B0001YNUQG

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Lifescapes Music Inspired by Ideal Vacation Getaways: MEXICO Enjoy a sun-splashed Mexican Ensemble , featuring Latin guitar and percussion, ready to take you south of the border. Ole! Tracks 1. El Tejon 2. El Matador 3. Tierra del Fuego 4. Los Ninos Bellos 5. Rancho Carillo 6. Nico 7. Picante 8. Rio Negro 9. Cancion de Cuna 10. Playa del Ray 11. Oso 12. Lindo Mar Over 50 minutes of music. COMPASS Productions. Written and arranged by Wayne Jones. Recorded and mixed at Hubbub Studios, Los Angeles, CA. @1997

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