Power [Import]

Track Listings

1. Relationship

2. Power

3. Bullseye

4. Still Feeling Good

5. To Be Your Lover

6. Sensations

7. Just A Touch Away

8. Love I Can Bank On

9. Relationship (Instrumental)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Canadian edition of the quiet storm/r&b act's final release on Solar Records. Tracks include 'Relationship', 'Bullseye' & 'Still Feeling Good'. Bonus track 'Relationship' (Instrumental). Standard jewel case.

Power,Lakeside,Unidisc,R&B/Soul,Soul/R & B

Power [Import]

Tracks:

Oculus Ex Inferni
Set The World On Fire (The Lie Of Lies)
Domination
The Serpentís Kiss
Paradise Lost
Eve Of Seduction
The Walls Of Babylon
Seven
The Sacrifice
Revelation (Divus Pennae Ex Tragoedia)

Album Description

The masters of Symphonic Power Metal are back!

Symphony X are recognized by-and-large as one the most important acts in the worldwide metal scene. After the release of their hugely successful CD, The Odyssey - and after nearly five years - Michael Romeo and his band have returned with what is already being praised as their best work to date. Paradise Lost has all the trademarks that have come to be associated with Symphony X: Incredibly intricate and powerful, yet-melodic compositions that showcase every member's unrivaled technical skill as instrumentalists. However, once again it must be said that the spotlight is squarely on the ferocious vocal force of singer Russell Allen and the almost inhuman pyrotechnics of guitarist Michael Romeo.

The North American version of Paradise Lost features a fantastic foldout and diecut digipack that was designed by Warren Flanagan, who has done art-direction for major motion picture blockbusters such as I Robot, X-Men and Blade.

This is thee guitar release of the summer!

Customer Reviews:

Wow.......2007-08-05

I've been listening to it for about a week now and can't believe how good it is. It's beautifully produced and musically genius. It is definitely a harder sounding album that former albums, both in terms of the "crunch" guitar sound and the vocal edge. Notably, it's very tight without too many tangential interludes, yet it still keeps SX's tradition of odd meters, very clever transitions, great melodies, and epic and powerful vocalization. Like many of the best albums out there, this one seems to require a few listens to pick up on the subtle cues and amazing music - which is great because I know it will age like fine wine. You won't get bored of this one anytime soon, and you may find it's immediately your fav SX album. Two thumbs up.

Outstanding! 5+ Stars.......2007-08-05

I opted to wait a bit before submitting my CD review. I like to give new music a few good listens to become acquainted with its contents. I recently attended the SymphonyX show in Portland. At the time I wasn't excited about Paradise Lost; probably because I was comparing it to older material. After seeing/hearing many of these songs performed live, I compiled my entire SX catalogue into an MP3 disc. After completing the entire disc while traveling on extended weekends, I realized just how incredibly powerful Paradise Lost is. Each song is full of precision and skilled musical craftsmanship.

This is without a doubt an outstanding group of songs by one of rock music's greatest musicians. From the opening moments of Oculus to the perfect Revelation, Paradise Lost should be considered a strong 2007 Grammy contender. Michael Romeo, Russell Allen, Jason Rullo, Michael Pinnella and Michael Lepond have created their most powerful release to date. Not a moment of fluff or filler here.

Trust me folks, there will never be another Symphony X. Enjoy them while you can. Newcomers to the band should enjoy everything from The Damnation Game forward.

WOW! Symphony X Has Their Masterpiece.......2007-07-29

Russel Allen is without a doubt one of the most powerful singers of our times, and Michael Romeo is pure genius in how he has crafted this album and he slays on his guitar! Every song is great and their sound is more powerful than ever before. They are the best progressive metal act today and now officially blow Dream Theater away....
For more Powerful Great Progressive Metal check these guys out too, the rule! I saw them at the Bay Area Rockfest in San Francisco and they ripped!World Full of Grey

Symphony X Does It Again!.......2007-07-29

It's a great CD. Any Symphony X fan who hasn't picked it up yet should. And kudos to Amazon. When I first received it in the mail, opened the fancy jewel case and no CD was in there! I called customer service and they quickly shipped me another one at no cost to me.

DAMn!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-07-28

Well worth the wait, they pulled it off again! If you are thinking about buying this album just listen to 'eve of the seduction' and then decide.

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Still rocking after all these years.......
With liner notes by Bruce Springsteen, you know you're in for a treat

Live on Sunset Strip (Deluxe Version)
The Raspberries
Manufacturer: Rykodisc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FIMHZ8
Release Date: 2007-07-31

Tracks:

I Wanna Be With You
I Can't Explain
Play On
Tonight
Should I Wait
Nobody Knows
Makin' It Easy
Come Around And See Me
If You Change Your Mind
Let's Pretend
Last Dance
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Tracks:

I Wanna Be With You
Tonight
Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)
Ecstasy
Go All The Way
Go All The WayBONUS DVD

Product Description

Quick: what undersung band has been cited as a crucial influence by Springsteen, Kurt, Courtney, KISS, Joan Jett, Mötley Crüe and at least two Sex Pistols? It's the Raspberries, arguably the most influential power-pop group ever to emerge from west of the Atlantic... Entertainment Weekly

Live On Sunset Strip marks the triumphant return after 30 years of the Raspberries' original line-up of Eric Carmen, Wally Bryson, Dave Smalley and Jim Bonfanti, recorded at Los Angeles' House of Blues during the band's sold-out 2005 reunion tour.

The Deluxe Version contains the entire 21-song concert on 2 CDs, plus a bonus 5 track DVD in a special digipak. Features all of the band's classic radio hits including Go All The Way, I Wanna Be With You, and Let's Pretend" alongside fan favorites and covers, including a scorching version of The Who's I Can t Explain.

Customer Reviews:

Still rocking after all these years..............2007-08-02

Over thirty years after calling it a day,the true fathers of power pop return with a sparkling set of tunes from their sold out reunion tour. Recorded at the Los Angeles show,it is apparent from the opening machine gun drums of the classic 'I Wanna Be With You' that the tour and fanatical crowds had the 'Berries' full of energy and at the top of their game.The entire band proves what those lucky enough to have seen the band in it's heyday already knew...these guys had the chops...and still do. Of special note is how great the harmonies still sound 30+ years down the road.Also mindboggling is the performance of their masterpiece 'Overnight Sensation'. From Eric Carmen's beautiful stark intro to ace guitarist Wally Bryson's perfect fills and topped with the sweetest harmonies this side of the Beach Boys,it is a great song performed perfectly.I can't praise this album enough...do youself a favor...buy it,

With liner notes by Bruce Springsteen, you know you're in for a treat.......2007-07-31

21 songs by Raspberries on 2 CDs with a bonus 5-song DVD, recorded live in Los Angeles during the group's reunion tour in 2005, produced by Mark Linett (Grammy-nominated for Brian Wilson's "Smile") and Eric Carmen (the band's lead singer, famed for the solo hits "All By Myself," "Make Me Lose Control" and "Hungry Eyes" (from the "Dirty Dancing" movie)). The CD booklet features liner notes written in March of 2007 by Bruce Springsteen, and includes a rare photo of John Lennon wearing a Raspberries sweatshirt. The five Cashbox Top 40 hits are here ("Go All The Way," "I Wanna Be With You," "Let's Pretend," "Tonight" and "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)"), with new live covers of The Who's "I Can't Explain" and The Searchers "Needles And Pins." A sizzling, stunning production, which finally gives a bottom to the Raspberries sound: clear vocals, exquisite power chording and a stunning rhythm section add to the listener's "Ecstasy." released July 31, 2007, on Rykodisc Records.

For a really in-depth review by me, visit: [...].

Don_Krider
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This one is a must have!!
As always....
Knock out!!
Just The Best Blues Guitar Around
Tab Never Disappoints

Power of the Pontchartrain
Tab Benoit
Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000Q9OD1M
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

Don't Make No Sense
Good To Ya, Baby
Shelter Me
Power Of the Pontchartrain
For What It's Worth
Midnight And Lonesome
Sac-au-lait Fishing
Somebody's Got To Go
I'm Guilty Of Lovin' You
Addicted
One Foot In the Bayou

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Tab Benoit's album titles leave little doubt as to where he's from or the music he plays. Brother to the Blues, Fever for the Bayou, Wetlands, and now Power of the Pontchartrain exude the sweaty Louisiana swamp, blues, and R&B inherent in their names. But that only tells part of the story--the rest is in the grooves where Benoit's distinctive, grainy voice and tough Telecaster leads bring soul, grit, and intensity to a sound already infused with an earthy sensibility. There's more of the same on this disc, but that's no criticism. Benoit generally sticks with others' songs here, yet he unearths hidden gems. Julie Miller's "Midnight and Lonesome" is dragged into the murky swamps as a driving ballad with eerie qualities that live up to its name. Miller and husband Buddy are also credited with the righteous-yet-rugged gospel of "Shelter Me." "Somebody's Got to Go," originally by Lonnie Johnson, gets a crisp, frisky makeover, and even Buffalo Springfield's crusty "For What It's Worth" takes a swim in the muddy waters of Benoit's home state, with a little help of some altered, post-Katrina lyrics. The guitarist lets his Cajun influences fly on the bouncy rhythms of "Sac-Au-Lait Fishing," the album's only original, and shifts into pleading Otis Redding mode for the aching blues ballad "I'm Guilty of Lovin' You." The Chicago-by-way-of-the-Delta shuffle of "One Foot in the Bayou" is also an apt description of Benoit's approach. He touches on a variety of Americana styles, yet always keeps part of himself planted firmly in the wetlands of his roots. --Hal Horowitz

Customer Reviews:

This one is a must have!!.......2007-07-26

Once again Tab Benoit has outdone himself! His artistry shines on this album like never before! Gritty, haunting blues in Midnight And Lonesome, High steppin, foot tappin sounds in Sac Au Lait Fishing, and heartfelt pain in I'm Guilty of Lovin You. I have been a diehard fan of Tab Benoit for many years and must say this is one of his best efforts yet. I can hardly wait to see him live on stage again!

As always...........2007-07-22

Every time you buy a Tab Benoit's CD you can be sure that you will not be disappointed. And, as always, the brand new "Power of the Pontchartrain" confirms that rule. Excellent material played extremely well by Tab and the accompanying band. This time the "Louisiana's Leroux" are the supporting band and this is not irrelevant to the great final result. In fact the band spent several years, as explained in the linear notes, with one of the greatest Louisiana blues player of all time Mr. Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. The album is really very good and I would take the risk to say that from my point of view this is Tab's best effort so far. Tab's voice sounds great as always and the guitar playing is absolutely fantastic throughout the entire CD. The excellent and clean production and sound of Telarc Blues deserve a mention too. All the eleven songs in the menu are very strong and you will not be tempted to use the skip bottom of your CD player at any time, however I believe that a special mention is deserved by the great cover of the Stephen Stills' classic "For what it's worth", by the deep blues "Midnight and lonesome" that for me is the best cut of the bunch, and by the two mid tempo "Somebody got to go" and "Addicted". Very highly recommended for all the blues lovers.

Knock out!!.......2007-07-16

Popped this into my CD player in the car the minute I got it and 5 minutes later was actually saying "Holy Smokes!!" outloud. Like all his music this CD is a knock your socks off collection of music. We saw him in person this summer and he is fabulous. Got called back for 2 encores and the crowd was screaming for more. He's the greatest guitar player I've heard since Stevie Ray Vaughn and he sings too!!

Just The Best Blues Guitar Around.......2007-07-15

Folks, if you haven't had the opportunity to hear and/or see Tab Benoit, then you're missing one of the greatest blues guitarist's in today's world. This man has IT! His music is as infectious as his love for the bayous of Louisiana and the blues greats he has played with and learned from. Treat yourself to some great music when you sit back and crank it up listening to Tab sing and just wear out that Fender of his that's shown on the allbum cover. Enjoy!!

Tab Never Disappoints.......2007-07-02

I never worry when I buy a Tab Benoit CD because his material is consistently good and his style doesn't change much over time. He is a superb rhythm guitarist and songwriter and a great live performer. His Louisiana style of blues is on display again with Power of the Pontchartrain. Besides the title cut, my favorite tune is Sac-Au-Lait Fishing, which makes you want to get up and dance. I also like One Foot in the Bayou. All in all, a great CD if you like a New Orleans style blues band.

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a great successor to black halo
Kamelot has created their own Metal Genre!
good but could be better
Missed their mark!
Well worth the money!!! Bogus DVD or not!

Ghost Opera
Kamelot
Manufacturer: Steamhammer/SPV
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ASIN: B000PA9PMY
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

Solitaire
Rule The World
Ghost Opera
The Human Stain
Blücher
Love You To Death
Up Through The Ashes
Mourning Star
Silence Of The Darkness
Anthem
EdenEcho
The Pendulous Fall (bonus track)

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Kamelot's latest power metal offering seems unlikely to win the collective the kind of major attention its sought for more than a decade now. While vocalist Roy Khan still emits his signature siren wail and guitarist Thomas Youngblood crafts riffs that crunch with more power than your average fast food taco, the band still lacks a unique identity, alternating between its status as a Queensryche retread or vying for listeners more attuned to Korn and Avenged Sevenfold. "Rule the World" certainly stands as one of the outfit's heaviest works to date and "Mourning Star" carries with it its own kind of majestic beauty but repeat listens reveal that Ghost Opera is little more than by-the-numbers power metal, of the kind that didn't really work when Helloween released Keeper of the Seven Keys two decades ago and still fails to satisfy today.--Jedd Beaudoin

Album Description

American Melodic Metal masters Kamelot are back with the follow-up to their breakthrough epic The Black Halo. Ghost Opera is simply one of the most diverse metallic listening experiences of the year, containing all of the melody, power, passion and crunch that have earned them the undying respect of metal-heads around the country and around the world. The first pressing contains a bonus DVD featuring the video of Ghost Opera and a making of feature. Catch Kamelot on tour across North America late this summer!

Customer Reviews:

a great successor to black halo.......2007-07-31

The Black Halo is consistently one of my favorite albums. I was expecting to be let down by their next work. It's a bit different than their last album, but after several spins it has grown on me. I'll leave it to more capable reviewers to detail and contrast the albums. If you liked The Black Halo, then pick this up.

Kamelot has created their own Metal Genre!.......2007-07-27

Ghost Opera takes the band another step forward and now it seems with massive touring and videos that set a new standard the band is finally getting the recognition they so long have deserved. The new album experiments with several new ideas but somehow they never lose or abandoned their sound. The band has really created their own Genre since they sound like noone else!!

good but could be better.......2007-07-27

I have been a fan of Kamelot for five years now and this is far from thier best work. Don't get me wrong, the cd does grow on you the more you listen just like most of thier work. If you want to hear this band at the top of thier game i would suggest the forth legacy or karma.

Missed their mark!.......2007-07-26

Songs seem very repetitive. Also, has some rip-off "Phantom" music to create the ghostly effect. Khan needs to stop with the attempt at soft singing. His vibrato kills all of the ballad style singing and his voice sounds way over trained. I am all about great vocals and this album does a poor job of showcasing them. Khan can sing better than this. Lose the heavy vibrato. I am a Kamelot fan but the album left me wanting more. Maybe next time guys.

Well worth the money!!! Bogus DVD or not!.......2007-07-23

I REALLY like this album and am glad to see that Kamelot is continuing to evolve and mature. So many bands of this genre begin to get stagnant and eventually stale after every album begins to sound the same.

But I'm kind of conflicted as well due to one simple fact. I can think of many, many cases where a certain album by a band is a better album overall than it's predecessor, but that predecessor just happens to have that one single song that is better than anything on the newer release. Of course this is all personal opinion but two genre examples that quickly come to mind are Ozzy and Maiden.

I feel that Diary of a Madman is better overall than Blizzard of Oz though nothing on Diary quite equals the one-two punch of "Revelation (Mother Earth)" and "Steal Away the Night". And while I think Piece of Mind is superior to Number of the Beast overall, it doesn't have anything that tops the magnificent "Hallowed Be Thy name".

Ghost Opera is like this; while I think it's (slightly) better overall, I haven't heard anything that tops Black Halo's "March of Mephisto". But, reading the reviews, I see that many fans like Halo better overall anyway.

In any case, I really like "Rule the World", "Love you to Death", "Up Thru the Ashes", "Edenecho" and the bonus track "The Pendulous Fall". And, if the band continues to evolve in this way...I can't wait for the next one!! But I have to say the "bonus" DVD wasn't worth it, only 2 videos and one was a making of..., but, then again I haven't seen one yet that didn't come with the DVD so I wonder how much cheaper it would have been?

Now if they'd just come to Atlanta (or anywhere closer than a 10 hr drive) so I can go see them!!!! Because, judging by the "One Cold Winter's Night" DVD and what I'm hearing on Ghost Opera..... I'd sure like to!!!

I Can Only Imagine: Ultimate Power Anthems of the Christian Faith

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I can Only Imagine
My Power Anthem Review
I Can Only Imagine
I Can Only Imagine: Ultimate Power Anthems of the Christian Faith
I Can Only Imagine

I Can Only Imagine: Ultimate Power Anthems of the Christian Faith
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Time Life Records
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ASIN: B0006419L4
Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

Basics Of Life - 4Him
I'll Be Believing - Point Of Grace
Place In This World - Michael W. Smith
The Word - Sara Groves
I Can Only Imagine - Mercyme
In Christ Alone - Michael English
Shout To The Lord - Darlene Zschech
God Of Wonders - Paul Baloche
Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle
Thy Word - Amy Grant
Above All - Paul Baloche

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God Is In Control - Twila Paris
Great Is The Lord - Michael W. Smith
Awesome God - Rich Mullins
Crucified With Christ - Phillips, Craig And Dean
El Shaddai - Amy Grant
Praise The Lord - The Imperials
Rise Again - Dallas Holm & Praise
We Shall Behold Him - Sandi Patty
Open The Eyes Of My Heart - Paul Baloche
We Will Stand - Russ Taff
He's Alive - Don Francisco

Album Description

Never before have CCM artists of this magnitude been brought together in a single collection! This essential collection features the ultimate power anthem sogns that shaped the CCM genre over the past quarter century, and many have never been on a collection before! With Mercy Me, Michael W. Smith, Bob Carlisle, Point of Grace, Rich Mullins, Amy Grant, 4Him, Sandi Patty, Darlene Zschech and more, I Can Only Imagine highlights the most beloved stars that brought CCM to the masses over the years.

Customer Reviews:

I can Only Imagine.......2007-08-01

Knowing what I was getting before I purchased it only makes this product more endearing to me. I love the praise and worship and the ability to put it on my computer at work, in my car and at home. Listening to this easily puts my mind before God's presence so that I may commune with Him. Further, I saw this on a TV add to be purchased from Time Life. It was a few dollars less on Amazon.

My Power Anthem Review.......2007-06-12

This is a great cd. I have to say, I love all of the songs on it. They are wonderful songs to walk (exercise) with; sometimes I find myself dancing.

I Can Only Imagine.......2007-03-26

I love this album. It's great to have on in the background while you're pottering around the house 'cause it's 'easy-listening'. Of course, when it comes to my favourite Mercy Me song I blare the sound!

I Can Only Imagine: Ultimate Power Anthems of the Christian Faith .......2007-02-01

Great high lifting music for the soul

I Can Only Imagine.......2007-01-16

I was very disapointed with the sound and the voices singing on this cd. I ordered it because I heard the song I Can Only Imagine and it was wonderful, however thie singing on this cd seems to be out of tone, sounds like amatures singing and I hate it. I do not like the entire cd. how sad as I spent good money thinking I was getting a quility of good singers.

Our Little Corner of the World: Music From Gilmore Girls

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For the true Gilmore Fan
Music from Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls Sound
Gilmore Girls Soundtrack
Great music

Our Little Corner of the World: Music From Gilmore Girls
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ASIN: B00006JIBS
Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

Waltz #1 - Sam Phillips (cue)
What A Wonderful World - Joey Ramone
Child Psychology - Black Box Recorder
Know Your Onion! - The Shins
I Found Love - The Free Design
Car Song - Elastica
Oh My Love - John Lennon
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Where You Lead I Will Follow - Carole King & Louise Goffin
Clear Spot - Pernice Brothers
One Line - PJ Harvey
I'm The Man Who Murdered Love - XTC
Maybe Next Week (Sam Phillips cue)
Thirteen - Big Star
Human Behavior - Bjork
I Don't Mind - Slumber Party
Tell Her What She Wants To Know - Sam Phillips
It's Alright, Baby - Komeda
God Only Knows - Claudine Longet
Smile - Grant-Lee Phillips
O'oh - Yoko Ono
Rory And Lane (Sam Phillips cue)
Girl From Mars - Ash
My Little Corner Of The World - Yo La Tengo

Album Description

Full Title - Our Little Corner Of The World - Music From The Gilmore Girls. First soundtrack of music from the hit WB series. The show is packed with musical references and refreshing songs which Gilmore Girls audiences are seeking. Includes newly recorded, original songs, and music by Sam Phillips and Grant-Lee Phillips just for the soundtrack, plus opening theme song 'Where You Lead I Will Follow' by Carole King & Louise Goffin. Other artists include Joey Ramone, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Yo La Tengo, XTC and more. Rhino. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

For the true Gilmore Fan.......2007-07-16

The Gilmore Girls may have ended, but this CD can bring you back to Stars Hollow anytime you listen to it. This is a must have for the true Gilmore fan!

Music from Gilmore Girls.......2007-06-29

This product came very timely and I am very happy with it as well. Thank you!

Gilmore Girls Sound.......2007-03-11

Being an avid supporter of the show, I enjoy the sound track, a very diverse selection of songs and artists. If you enjoy the music on the show, you'll love the CD.

Gilmore Girls Soundtrack.......2007-01-18

The cd is OK.......not great, but then I didn't seem to remember such loud music in the series.....I think I expected more of the troubadour and Carol King.

Great music.......2007-01-10

If you like the Gilmore Girls shows, then this cd is a must. I bought it for my 14 year old daughter. She was thrilled when she opened the cd on Christmas.

Like, Omigod! The '80s Pop Culture Box (Totally)

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"Totally Gnarly" or "Gag me with a Spoon"?
Time Warp
Shut up!
missing tracks
Excellent CD Set!

Like, Omigod! The '80s Pop Culture Box (Totally)
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Hit Me with Your 80's Box!
'80s Pop Hits

ASIN: B000068ZVP
Release Date: 2002-07-02

Tracks:

Whip It - Devo
Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles
Empire Strikes Back (Medley) - Meco
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
The Breaks (Part 1) - Kurtis Blow
Let My Love Open The Door - Pete Townshend
Call Me - Blondie
Keep On Loving You - REO Speedwagon
Turning Japanese - The Vapors
Lost In Love - Air Supply
9 To 5 - Dolly Parton
I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbit
Sailing - Christopher Cross
Just The Two Of Us - Grover Washington Jr. w/ Bill Withers
Cars - Gary Numan
Ah! Leah! - Donnie Iris
Sweetheart - Franke & The Knockouts
Shake It Up - The Cars
General Hospi-Tale - The Afternoon Delights
The Stroke - Billy Squier

Tracks:

Dancing With Myself - Billy Idol
Working For The Weekend - Loverboy
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Genius Of Love - Tom Tom Club
Centerfold - J. Geils Band
At This Moment - Billy & The Beaters
Harden My Heart - Quarterflash
Hold On Loosely - .38 Special
Theme From "Greatest American Hero" (Believe It Or Not) - Joey Scarbury
Take Off - Bob & Doug McKenzie
Super Freak (Part 1) - Rick James
867-5309/Jenny - Tommy Tutone
Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
Time - Alan Parsons Project
Gloria - Laura Branigan
Maneater - Daryl Hall & John Oates
The Theme From "Hill Street Blues" - Mike Post featuring Larry Carlton
Valley Girl - Frank Zappa
Da Da Da (I Don't Love You You Don't Love Me Aha Aha Aha) - Trio
You Dropped A Bomb On Me - The Gap Band

Tracks:

Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran
The Look Of Love (Part 1) - ABC
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Rock This Town - Stray Cats
Lies - Thompson Twins
Words - Missing Persons
Don't You Want Me - The Human League
Love Plus One - Haircut One Hundred
Down Under - Men At Work
Steppin' Out - Joe Jackson
I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow
Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
Mickey - Toni Basil
Twilight Zone - Golden Earring
You Should Hear How She Talks About You - Melissa Manchester
Key Largo - Bertie Higgins
Pac-Man Fever - Buckner & Garcia
Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
Africa - Toto
Goodbye To You - Scandal
Puttin' On The Ritz - Taco

Tracks:

Jeopardy - Greg Kihn Band
She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby
Electric Avenue - Eddy Grant
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) - Eurythmics
Our House - Madness
The Salt In My Tears - Martin Briley
Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
Talking In Your Sleep - The Romantics
Major Tom (Coming Home) - Peter Schilling
Always Something There To Remind Me - Naked Eyes
In A Big Country - Big Country
One Thing Leads To Another - The Fixx
Der Kommissar - After The Fire
Suddenly Last Summer - The Motels
Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
Let's Go To Bed - The Cure
Too Shy - Kajagoogoo
Maniac - Michael Sembello
Sister Christian - Night Ranger
Cum On Feel The Noize - Quiet Riot

Tracks:

Owner Of A Lonely Heart - Yes
Mr. Roboto - Styx
I'm So Excited - Pointer Sisters
Back On The Chain Gang - The Pretenders
I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner
Sunglasses At Night - Corey Hart
Missing You - John Waite
99 Luftballoons - Nena
Tenderness - General Public
They Don't Know - Tracey Ullman
Heaven - Bryan Adams
White Horse - Laid Back
Let The Music Play - Shannon
Let's Hear It For The Boy - Deniece Williams
Cool It Now - New Edition
Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
We're Not Gonna Take It - Twisted Sister
Rock You Like A Hurricane - Scorpions
The Glamorous Life - Sheila E.

Tracks:

Obsession - Animotion
Shout - Tears For Fears
Take On Me - A-Ha
Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
Voices Carry - 'Til Tuesday
Weird Science - Oingo Boingo
You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) - Dead Or Alive
"Miami Vice" Theme - Jan Hammer
Life In A Northern Town - The Dream Academy
Kyrie - Mr. Mister
Every Time You Go Away - Paul Young
We Built This City - Starship
St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) - John Parr
Addicted To Love - Robert Palmer
Axel F - Harold Faltermeyer
Rhythm Of The Night - DeBarge
You Look Marvelous - Billy Crystal
Heartbeat - Don Jonhson
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Wang Chung

Tracks:

Venus - Bananarama
Walk Like An Egyptian - Bangles
Paranoimia - The Art Of Noise w/ Max Headroom
If You Leave - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Keep Your Hands To Yourself - Georgia Satellites
What You Need - INXS
Walk This Way - Run-D.M.C.
Rumors - Timex Social Club
Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House
Holding Back The Years - Simply Red
I'll Be Loving You (Forever) - New Kids On The Block
Tuff Enuff - The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Since You've Been Gone - The Outfield
Only In My Dreams - Debbie Gibson
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
La Bamba - Los Lobos
Wild, Wild West - The Escape Club
Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
Roam - The B-52's

Album Description

You want your '80s! Fer sure! This is the mother of all tributes to the era of skinny ties, Reaganomics, and Pac-Man! Seven CDs, 142 hit songs, from New Wave to Pop to R&B to Hip-Hop to Novelty, including an incredible 49 #1 tracks! Starring Queen, New Edition, Duran Duran, Richard Marx, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Men At Work, Toto, The Cure, Culture Club, Cyndi Lauper, Bryan Adams, Simple Minds, Bangles, New Kids On the Block...and many more. Plus a 90-page book with hundreds of historical photos, facts, and memories from the decade that wanted it all! Limited edition sculpted rubber cover! Approx. 10 x 8 x 3/4 inches. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

"Totally Gnarly" or "Gag me with a Spoon"?.......2007-05-31

Some of the greatest moments of my life were in high school!! The mid 80's when I was carefree and lived life unfettered! No bills, no boss, no cares! Just me and my pastel suits and thin leather ties and full head of hair....(Man, I actually WORE those suits?!?!)
Fond nostalgia aside, the whole 'retro' thing is forcing the 80's upon us once again and you might as well admit that you were one of the characters from The Breakfast Club! (Mmmmmm....Ally Sheedy.)
Dropping these discs into my player and hitting shuffle just makes it all come flooding back!
But to tell a shameful truth? I really HAD to buy this set because of "Pac-Man Fever" by Buckner and Garcia and "Sweetheart" by Franke & the Knockouts. I've never seen these songs anywhere else!
I'm not sure I even looked at the other songs before my credit card was being swiped by the good folks at Amazon!!
So, yeah, again, I bought on impulse but I damn sure don't regret it!! In fact, I'd suggest we embrace the "ME, ME, ME" decade just once more and "BUY, BUY, BUY" this set.
If you went to high school in the 80's like I did, simply put, this will bring back some great memories.
(Unless, of course, your high school years sucked. To which, I say, "That's too bad. I'm sorry for you.")
Either way, just admit that the 80's were a great time for music and pastel suits and thin leather ties.........(chicks dig the thin tie still, right? Right? Anybody? Can I get a witness?)
Where's Don Johnson when I need him?
Oh, here he is....Disc 6, Song 19!

Time Warp.......2007-05-23

I guess only someone who was a teen or 20something could really appreciate
this set. The 80s were my high school and college years and I was
certainly guilty of listening to the radio .... This set is awesome and
is really made indispensable with the booklet. My only gripe lies with
the artists that were huge in the 80s, but evidently could not be licensed
for this set....Notably U2, REM, Hoodoo Gurus, Wall of Voodoo, etc

Shut up!.......2007-03-04

Like, for sure, half of it is like totally major gross-out, but the other half is like bitchin! Just shut up already and buy it!

missing tracks.......2007-02-26

lots of great 80's music available in these cds, but missing one of the greatest groups of the decade...Wham!

Excellent CD Set!.......2007-01-18

I purchased this set for my 13 year old daughter. It seems the 80's are making a big comeback. She loves it! I love it, too!! It has all the most popular songs from the 80's plus a few you do not hear anywhere now. It's great! It brings back a lot of memories, GOOD TIMES!!

Average customer rating:

johnette is the Queen
OUCH!!!
This CD is awesome
Raw and open, surprising!!
Scarred

Scarred
Johnette Napolitano
Manufacturer: Hybrid Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PFU9XS
Release Date: 2007-05-29

Tracks:

Amazing
The Scientist
Scarred
Poem For The Native
My Diane
Just Like Time
Save Me
Like A Wave
Crazy Tonight
Everything For Everyone
All Tomorrow's Parties
I'm Up Here

Customer Reviews:

johnette is the Queen.......2007-07-16

From her still in hollywood until the queens first solo with james at her side. I have lived my life with blonde . johnette is an amazing angel among us! live life baby and give us more!

OUCH!!!.......2007-06-17

bare bones... almost too real.
I love you Johnette... (long time fan).

This CD is awesome.......2007-06-15

I have been a huge fan of all of Johnette's work for years. This album is defiantly not a disappointment. I would really would suggest this to anyone who likes music. It's very unique sounding but in the best way possible!

Raw and open, surprising!!.......2007-06-10

Been a fan of the band Concrete Blonde and I've always checked out
their music over the years. I found this on Amazon and went to her website
to listen to the complete tracks and I've been really surprised at just
how amazing this collection is. The sound, vocals, writing all have
an edge you don't hear anymore so it stands out. Its different than
the Concrete Blonde days but you can't deny its got some great melodies
and off the wall vocal treaments and wide open raw lyrics. It rocks hard
in places and the acoustic guitar weaves its way around some great grooves. This is one of the best offerings this year so far and it would
be nice to see Johnette and these songs out on the road. so many favorites
but I do love the songs "My Diane", and the Coldplay cover "The Scientist",
"Amazing", the first single, & "Crazy Tonight", "Everthing for everyone".

Scarred.......2007-06-07

An insanely amazing album. "Crazy Tonight" and "Everything For Everyone" are knockouts! Not that the other songs pale in comparison. It is one of the most satisfying albums I've come across in a long time. It's so honest, and raw, and real. Her voice alone is worth the money.

Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits 1991-2001

Average customer rating:

Awesome
Musical SUNSHINE Baby!!
A great album filled with hits at every turn!
Norms One
It's Barenaked Ladies, how could you go wrong!

Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits 1991-2001
Barenaked Ladies
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005R1Q8
Release Date: 2001-11-13

Tracks:

The Old Apartment
Falling for the First Time
Brian Wilson
One Week
Be My Yoko Ono
Alternative Girlfriend
It's Only Me (The Wizard of Magicland)
If I Had $1000000
Call and Answer
Get in Line
It's All Been Done
Jane
Lovers in a Dangerous Time
Pinch Me
Shoebox
What a Good Boy
Too Little Too Late
Enid
Thanks That Was Fun

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Electrifying performers and pure-pop songwriters of the highest order, Toronto's Barenaked Ladies have emerged over a decade as that strangest of beasts. They'll never land a dishy cover story in Mojo Magazine, but as they reflect on those ribald years between 1991 and 2001, the five can allow themselves wry smiles, knowing that sometimes, just sometimes, the cream rises to the top. In addition to familiar radio staples such as "Pinch Me," "The Old Apartment," "Jane," "Alternative Girlfriend," and the ubiquitous "One Week," there's a trump card on All Their Greatest Hits that will prove irresistible to completists: the Ladies' buttery, acoustic version of Bruce Cockburn's "Lovers in a Dangerous Time." Recorded eons ago for a Cockburn tribute disc that almost immediately went out of print, the song has until now been a rare and highly coveted collector's item. Two news songs--"Thanks That Was Fun" and "It's Only Me (The Wizard of Magicland)"--were recorded specifically for this collection, while two others ("Brian Wilson" and "What a Good Boy") are captured live. But what really brings this album home is, ironically, "If I Had $1,000,000." One of their very first hits cut as the Ladies were learning to dovetail their so-called "acoustic hip-hop" into slicker pop sensibilities, "$1,000,000"--a simple knock-kneed love song with harmonies so tight they're practically braided--is a snapshot of a band with all the pieces in place just as the planets were about to align. --Kim Hughes

Customer Reviews:

Awesome.......2007-07-12

We love all the Barenaked Ladies songs! This is a repurchase of the disc after we lost the first one and couldn't live without it.

Musical SUNSHINE Baby!!.......2007-03-14

Okay, so, if we were in a western, I wouldn't exactly be quick on the draw, but personally, I like getting to things in my own sweet time.
Six years (?) after the fact, the SpiritWorld is graced with this FANTASTIC cd-of 19 tracks, thank you very much-GET IT NOW!!
I was only familiar with the high inducing 'Falling For The First Time' track that's on the Malcolm in the Middle soundtrack, and only vaguely familiar with a few of the others, so I come to this as a newbie and I LOVE IT!!
Their quirky loquacious lyrics are funny, smart, smiley, honest and paranoid, the music is played with heart, it's beautiful and even the slower tracks you can snap to. A couple of the tracks are live versions which makes a nice change to the polished studio feel and it's sweet because you can hear the fans singing along in the background.
I can honestly say there's not a Homer's favorite brand of beer track on here; they're all FABOO, and some that are the faboo-est include the aforementioned Falling..., If I Had $1000000 and the spectacular Pinch Me.
I'd like to buy a doll house, use a shrinkomatic on these guys and have them play for me every time I opened the door. Or we could all just live together. I am so getting their entire back catalog and all their new and future ones, which, considering I'm more of a soundtracks girl, is saying a lot.
Lyrics aren't included in the booklet, but you do get a funny little story behind each song, and besides, they sing clearly enough, and you won't be able to stop playing it either, so you'll pick up on the words.
Bottom line: I HIGHLY recommend this, especially if you have a red cadillac and are going for a road-trip across America. Even just in your head. It's like pure musical sunshine.

A great album filled with hits at every turn!.......2007-02-23

I purchased this album after hearing only "One Week" and "If I had 1000000 dollars" from the radio. The two give you a taste of the wacky and zany streak that touches several of their songs, including the irreverant "Be My Yoko Ono." But they show a softer and more reflective side with tracks like "Call and Answer" as well. The variety of tracks is impresive.

As a rule, "best of" compilations tend to be littered with bad songs, but BNL really nailed it with this fantastic collection of songs. If you've heard and enjoyed any of their music, you owe it to yourself to check this one out!

Norms One.......2007-01-20

There is some good with bad along with this review. I felt previous reviews had recommended highly, but it did not live up to expectations. Having written that - there were some good tracks.

It's Barenaked Ladies, how could you go wrong!.......2007-01-03

I am a fan of the BNL, and this CD did not disappoint.

Average customer rating:

just like every other supposedly "classic" band, utterly useless, unoriginal and unworthy of their praise
you know the band, but do you know the music?
A New Level...of confidence and power!!
Metal in your face
Metal at its best

Vulgar Display of Power
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ASIN: B000002JOH
Release Date: 1992-02-25

Tracks:

Mouth For War
A New Level
Walk
Fucking Hostile
This Love
Rise
No Good (Attack The Radical)
Live In A Hole
Regular People (Conceit)
By Demons Be Driven
Hollow

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Probably the heaviest album ever to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart, Pantera's Vulgar Display of Power proved that, even in an era of alternative rock supremacy, heavy metal fans were still a force to contend with. Blending eerie, surging grooves influenced by Black Sabbath with thrashy speed metal riffs, Pantera created a bleak, oppressive disc that captured both ends of the speed spectrum without resorting to cliché, abrupt tempo shifts. Guitarist Diamond Darrell plays with as much crunch as the best Metallica, while vocalist Phil Anselmo screams loud enough to satisfy any GBH fan. Coupled with Vinnie Paul's insistent, double bass-drum onslaught, you're left with a record that's a dentist's wet dream--an album that'll shake the fillings out of even the strongest teeth. --Jon Wiederhorn

Customer Reviews:

just like every other supposedly "classic" band, utterly useless, unoriginal and unworthy of their praise.......2007-07-29

Nirvana were just a mix of Jesus Lizard, Dinosaur, Jr., the Melvins and the Pixies; Pantera are just a moron's version of Exhorder.

Now Slaughter in the Vatican and the Law don't exactly have the greatest, most profound lyrics ever written, but they're Whitman compared to Phil Anselmo's lyrics.

MY MOM GOT JUMPED, THEY RAN

Ha, nobody cares, you attention hungry halfwit.

And Dimebag, please, if this guy was still alive and Damageplan had continued on everyone would be so over him it would hurt. But he got blasted in his face, boo hoo, a legend is born; no.

Fripp he is not.

Pantera, just like Nirvana, and In Flames now, are severely watered down for mass marketing to all the braindead cavemen who deserve nothing more than this tripe.

Here's to hoping someone unearths Dimebag's corpse & lets their bowels loose.

you know the band, but do you know the music?.......2007-07-27

Pantera's Vulgar Display of Power was considered a highly influential album back upon its release in 1992. I'm not really into this kind of heavy metal (obviously combined with some grunge aspects) but some of these songs are okay. I can't deny the influence this band had on the popular music scene (for better or worse) and this is the album responsible for the future generation of heavy metal bands.

"Mouth for War" starts things off. The guitar riff that opens the song is pretty good, and the drumming adequate. Decent guitar solo in the middle that you soon realize is pretty melodic. The chorus is alright, though nothing exciting. Unfortunately, when the verse melody finally kicks in, I'm immediately reminded that the heavy metal music scene hasn't changed at *all* over the last 15 years. I'm writing this review in the middle of July in the year 2007. The metal scene hasn't changed much, and that's disappointing (and frightening). I bet 10 years from now we'll *still* be hearing bands with nearly-identical ideas deliberately copied from this Pantera album. The days of creative acts such as Metallica and Queensryche dominating the scene are offically over.

"Walk" rules. The guitar riff that repeats throughout the song is quite memorable, along with the vocal melody. Catchy song overall. F***ing Hostile" is a REALLY energetic track. Not really what I'd call a classic because the speed and the guitar riffs wear me down after a while. It's only a couple minutes long, and it's really too heavy for me to handle. The lead singer tends to be overbearing on several occasions, and it's hard for me to understand the appeal.

"This Love", just like "Mouth of War", immediately grabbed my attention because of the many *many* artists who copied the way this song was created and sounds. I can't tell you how many songs I've heard that sound just like this one. The mellow section that begins the song is supposed to be creepy and grunge-y, but it just sounds like an unmemorable melody that's basically a ballad. The song is actually a switch between a ballad and a rocker. The rocking parts come into the picture quite unexpectedly and sounds clunky and out of place compared to the mellow section. In other words, I'm going back and forth between bored and annoyed. Not really that good of a song, but at least these guys were one of the originators. They deserve credit for that. Not acknowledging how significant this band was on the heavy metal scene would be total ignorance.

Many times I think Pantera just took what Metallica did and simplified their style and sound. Pantera sounds quite similar to the commercial period of Metallica's career (the Black Album). It's also funny how people mention Pantera as being the band to finally end the hair metal movement of the 80's, and yet, their guitar solos are almost identical to bands like Twisted Sister and Quiet Riot. They just increased the anger and the volume of the vocal melodies while still putting songs together more or less the same way as any hair metal band. It would be impossible to deny Pantera's influence, despite what I think about them personally, so for that the album gets a fair rating from me.

A New Level...of confidence and power!!.......2007-07-24

Vulgar Display Of Power (1992.), Pantera's second recognised studio album (their sixth if you count their four album releases during the 1980's which the band now totally disregards)

Every so often with any genre of music, a band comes along and shocks listeners and critics alike with a new trademark style of playing. Pantera are one such band. After tossing aside their glam metal roots from the 1980's, the band began to play their music heavier and much more mercilessly than before. The band's major label debut, 1990's `Cowboys From Hell' was a godlike display of powerful, intense riffing and brutal rhythms. It was a debut masterpiece that took the thrash style of 80's giants such as Metallica and Megadeth and blended it with a much more hardcore style. Indeed, Pantera were one of the heaviest bands around at the time. The question was where would Pantera next go with their pioneering groove metal style?

Pantera's second trip to the studio was one which produced phenominal results. With `Vulgar Display Of Power', the band get heavier and much more brutal than before. For me and many other fans, it is this album which truly defines the groove metal style that Pantera were all about. The songs on the album are generally slower than those on `Cowboys From Hell' however there is much more focus on heaviness and groove. Dime's often downtuned, insane riffage is pure power throughout the album (it is less high pitched than on Cowboys). He further establishes himself as a guitar god with some more amazing, varied solos and with some excellent changes of style and rhythm. Furthermore the signature sound that Pantera fully developed on this album includes some blistering rhythm section work. Vinnie Pauls drumming is aggressive, intense but highly creative and his impressive double bass work throughout the album adds a great backdrop to the Pantera sound. Rex, on bass, again is fantastic, providing some great undercurrent rhythms to Dime's riffing. Also, his basswork below the solos is able to keep the heaviness to the music, without the aid of a rhythm guitar! Phil Anselmo's vocals are much more hardcore on this album. His style on `Cowboys From Hell' was very akin to the vocals of James Hetfield of Metallica (he does a great job on that album IMHO); however on this album, his vocals are much more aggressive, distorted, screamy, deep and powerful. Phil may not go down as one of the all time great vocalists however he adds a massive amount of power, vitriol and intensity that works perfectly with the musicians in the band. All in all, `Vulgar Display Of Power' shows a band keeping their foot on the accelerator - man this is f*cking hostile stuff!!

`Mouth For War' sets the perfect tone for the style of the album. An endless barrage of strong Dime riffs and barked vocals from Phil make this an intimidating opener full of strength and groove. The exit riffs and chords are especially earth shattering. `A New Level' speaks for itself as a song - Phil Anselmo screams `A new level of confidence and power' in the chorus; it says everything about the band's music on this album. This is anothern really intense and impressive song. Next is perhaps Pantera's most famous song, `Walk'. A slow sludgy riff powers its way through a song full of anger and aggression. Dime's solo on this one is brilliant. `F*cking Hostile' is a short, thrashier follow up with express riffs and cutting rhythms. `This Love' shows Pantera expanding their style. The intro and verses are acoustic in style and with Phil singing some excellent, clean, baritone vocals creating an expectation that the song is about to explode. Indeed it does for the choruses, with heavy riffs and yells alike providing a great contrast. `Rise' is a continuation of the intense groove style on the album, with a whirling chorus pounding out the mix.

`No Good (Attack The Radical)' has some excellent melodies from Dime coupled with plenty of punching chords. His solo on here is a rapid display full of ingenuity. `Live In A Hole' has a great mix of wah-wah riffs and a strong `Fear, Grips!' chorus. Dime's trade off solos are excellent, as is Rex's bass work underneath. `Regular People (Conceit)' is a slow, intense gallop with more battery-like drumming from Vinnie Paul. A mellow verse line adds a great contrast to the song. `By Demons Be Driven' is my personal favourite track on the album. This is a beast of a song which fades in which machine-like riffs. A dark, foreboding song full of atmosphere. `Hollow' is a excellent finisher. The first half of the song is very melodic with Dime's guitar work and Phil's vocals both being done in clean style - it is very much in the vein of `Cemetery Gates'. That is until the song melds into darker tones coupled with acoustic lines. The song races to an blistering finish with all of the band showing off their musical skills.

`Vulgar Display Of Power' is a milestone both for Pantera and metal in general. With this album, the band step up the ante and add new levels of heaviness and intensity to their music previously unexpected at the time. Eventhough this is not my personal favourite Pantera album (that for me is `Cowboys From Hell'), there is no doubt in my mind that this is the album that defines Pantera and all that they stood for. A template for many bands in the last 10-15 years, this album is a timeless classic, full of strong songwriting and style. Pantera would further develop on this style but it was this juggernaut of an album which immortalised them! Highly Recommended!

R.I.P. Dimebag Darrel

MY RATING: 9.5/10

NOTE TO AMAZON: The editiorial review for this product contains an error. `Vulgar Display Of Power' didn't actually go to number 1 in the Billboard Album Chart, it was the follow-up `Far Beyond Driven' which did. `Vulgar Display Of Power' actually only reached number 44 however it has gone on to become Pantera's biggest selling album, shifting 2 million copies in the USA alone.

Metal in your face.......2007-06-08

This CD is metal in your face. By Demons be Driven is something you just HAVE to listen to. This CD is full of music that'll make you think and tear stuff up.

Metal at its best.......2007-04-03

Pantera has released a few albums before Vulgar, but this one is when they first started to take off. "Walk" and "F**king Hostile" are my favorites, and love each other song almost equally.

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I'm a Good Man [CD-single] [Import]

Hear My Prayer: Hymns and Anthems

Ahmad's Blues