Flame

Track Listings
1. Someone Like You
2. I Like the Way It Feels
3. You Are My Solid Ground
4. Flame
5. Let Me Be Your Lady
6. Does He Love You
7. Shoe Was on the Other Foot
8. Addicted to You
9. When You Talk About Love
10. Love Is Just a Whisper Away
11. If by Chance
12. Let Me Be There for You
13. You Saved My Life
14. Don't Block the Blessings

Flame,Patti LaBelle,Mca,Contemporary R&B,Dance-Pop,Pop,R&B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

Flame

Flame
The Inner Mounting Flame
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Forget everything you thought you knew about jazz
  • a must own album
  • oldie but a timeless goodie!
  • light up the incense and dig
  • DE COMO LA CRUDEZA SE VISTE DE VIRTUOSISMO....
The Inner Mounting Flame
John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu Orchestra
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009RC2
Release Date: 1998-08-18

Tracks:

  1. Meeting Of The Spirits
  2. Dawn
  3. Noonward Race
  4. A Lotus On Irish Streams
  5. Vital Transformation
  6. The Dance Of Maya
  7. You Know, You Know
  8. Awakening

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Reissued with sparkling audio and exclusive photographs, this first, 1971, Mahavishnu album certainly vies for the title of the greatest of all jazz-rock recordings. Through spiritually questing flights of intense fury and exquisite quiet, it never loses its sense of inexorable force. Jan Hammer (keyboards), Jerry Goodman (violin), and bassist Rick Laird are completely sympathetic with guitarist John McLaughlin's vision as the music abandons the standard jazz format of successive solos in favor of rapid, heightening, braided, interactive contributions--a structure much drawn from Indian classical music. Astoundingly, the music retains discipline. For that, thank Billy Cobham: Through all the expressive, irregular meters, he remains a steady, resolved engine of percussion, vastly resourceful but ultimately reserved. McLaughlin's alchemy distills many worlds of music­-the jazz-guitar masters, flamenco, blues, Indian forms, and his experience in the innovations of the seminal jazz-rock outfits of Miles Davis and Tony Williams. Of course, distortion, feedback, and arena-rock amplification were crucial, as was the influence of Sri Chinmoy, McLaughlin's spiritual guide. "The Noonward Race," "Vital Transformation," and "The Dance of Maya" are music for the ages. -- Peter Monaghan

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Forget everything you thought you knew about jazz.......2007-07-25

Okay, let's not kid ourselves here: this is more of an instrumental rock record than a jazz one, which explains why it is rather controversial among jazz listeners and quite popular among rock fans. Sure, it's much more intelligent than most other rock albums - other than Zappa, who wasn't just a rocker anyway, I doubt anyone in the rock world made use of the electric violin at all at the time, let alone made it an integral part of their group, and the band uses tricky time signatures on "Vital Transformation" and "Meeting of the Spirits". And sometimes the songs have multiple parts: check the shift in the middle of "Dance of the Maya"! The jazz influence (which is there, it's just more of a rock record), unusual instrumentation, heavy use of synthesizer, odd time signatures and shifting songs may make this seem like a progressive rock album - if so, let us just call it the best prog-rock album ever made, shall we? Sounds good. Because the songs here have a lot of energy, a lot of vitality that most prog is lacking ("Vital Transformation"; "Meeting of the Spirits"; the relentless "Noonward Race"; "Dawn"; "Dance of the Maya"), and the emphasis is clearly on rock - indeed, when the album doesn't rock out (i.e. "A Lotus on Irish Seas", an electric violin solo), that's where it falters. The best of the soft songs, "You Know You Know", switches the softness up with occasional blasts of McLaughlin's guitar. Speaking of McLaughlin, this has some of his best playing ever found on every song, so if you have even the slightest appreciation for the guy, I have to recommend this album. Drummer Billy Cobham overplays a bit, but that's okay because he's good (though not as good as Tony Williams) - the only real letdown on the album is the closing track, "Awakening", which is little more than three minutes of non-musical chaos

5 out of 5 stars a must own album.......2007-05-27

While bands like Deep Purple played some lightning fast guitar rock back in the day, little did most people know that "The Inner Mounting Flame" by the Mahavishnu Orchestra featured some of the fastest and craziest rock and roll put on record. Okay, so the album is remembered mostly for being a blend of jazz and rock, but seriously, many parts of this album are VERY close to heavy metal. It's amazing an album with this much speed and relentless power actually existed in 1971.

If there was ever an album that needed to be heard from the very beginning all the way to the last track, it's this album. Why? Because each of the eight songs gradually builds and progresses into other musical sections. The album was designed to be heard all the way through, to appreciate the entire thing as a whole.

One thing about this album that really fascinates me (and puts emphasis on the fact that it's an "orchestra") is the way each of the band members seem to be playing their respective instruments and seemingly making their own compositions by themselves. It's like each member of the band has their own theme going on, and when the time came for the band to come together and put their ideas on tape, they did so without blending in with what the other members and instruments were doing. For example in one song, while a fast and furious violin jam is occurring, at the same time, a burning hot guitar jam is taking place. It opens a door for the listener and gives you an option "Do I want to listen to the violin, or the guitar?"

I think the best word to describe this album would be "detailed" because that's exactly what the music is. Any time you are given an option on what musical instrument you'd like to listen to (because of all the creativity taking place) you KNOW you are in for a treat.

Even though the album is only 46 minutes long, it really feels like it's much longer than that. A very interesting listen. Oh, by the way- why does "The Dance of Maya" sound like something King Crimson was doing at the time? Seriously, listen to the Islands album and see if you can hear some similar musical ideas from both artists. Also, listen to the King Crimson song "Larks Tongue in Aspic Part II" and tell me there's some similarities between that and a song on this album called "Vital Transformations". I think there's a connection between the two bands.

There are some bits of melody thrown in occasionally too. I think if the album has one weak point, it's a bit of a dated sound to the whole thing. One second you're listening to some really intense guitar playing, and the next it's like the Carpenters walked in the studio. Strange.

You really should own this album. Whether you like jazz or rock, there's something here for everyone. The question is- can you handle it? It's one intense listen. Just keep that in mind before listening to it.

5 out of 5 stars oldie but a timeless goodie!.......2007-05-17

everyone else has pretty much said it:great musicianship which places your mind into a different spectrum for a while.it does to you what true music should.

4 out of 5 stars light up the incense and dig.......2007-01-29

while i am not a big fan of john mcLaughlin or mahvishnu orchestra - i cannot deny that they really had something with this album.. It is something new - not just an extension of miles davis - they were breaking new territory... There is a cohesiveness amongst the band members - of course abounding with improvisational talent - this is fushion but first of all it is music.

5 out of 5 stars DE COMO LA CRUDEZA SE VISTE DE VIRTUOSISMO.... .......2006-11-13

ELECTRIZANTE DEBUT DE ESTA MAGNIFICA BANDA, CON LOS PIES EN EL JAZZ MAS FURIBUNDO Y ECLECTICO....MAGNIFICAS CANCIONES (CANCIONES?) QUE EN ALREDEDOR DE 5 MINUTOS CADA UNA OFRECEN UN DESPLIEGUE INIGUALABLE DE POLENTA Y TALENTO...PUNTO CULMINE DE LA FUSION QUE ABREVA EN LAS EXPERIENCIAS PIONERAS DE MILES DAVIS
Gypsy Flame
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Smooth Soulful Armik... Ahhh...
  • Gypsy Flame
  • Armik at his bets
  • armik
  • Simply Pure Magic!!!
 Gypsy Flame
Armik
Manufacturer: Baja Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001CBT
Release Date: 1995-04-18

Tracks:

  1. Gypsy Flame
  2. For Your Eyes
  3. Dancing Shadows
  4. Meet You In Heaven
  5. Pure Paradise
  6. Tear Drops
  7. Montserrat
  8. Alone With You
  9. Tango Flamenco
  10. Mystical Eden
  11. Swept Away
  12. Guitar Romance

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Smooth Soulful Armik... Ahhh..........2006-02-15

This is what my ears were yearning for. Armik delivers. He is truly a world-class musician. He has great technical expertise but he also knows how to make a song flavorful and not overdone. He sort of has "the magic touch." His compositions are very satisfying and good for many occasions. I rank him amongst the best guitarists in the world in this genre. Thank you Armik, can I have another?

5 out of 5 stars Gypsy Flame.......2005-08-23

One of the best guitar virtuoso of our time, Armik plays with intensity and great feeling. The guitar cradled in the arms of this master player, becomes a voice for passion and romance.
The title is well named, GYPSY FLAME.

5 out of 5 stars Armik at his bets.......2005-08-02

This is the best CD I bought during last year. Anybody who loves guitar, flamenco, gypsy music or just understands music, will appreciate the skills and the passion of this performer. I bought 3 copies now and gave 2 to my mother and my best friend.

5 out of 5 stars armik.......2003-09-20

THE VERY FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS CD, A COUPLE YEARS AGO, IT JUST HYPNOTIZED ME. IT IS BY FAR A GREAT RELAXING CD. JUST DIM THE LIGHTS, TURN SOME CANDLES ON, HAVE SOME WINE, AND SIT BACK WITH SOMEONE IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE AND YOU WILL BE IN A TRANCE. MY GIRLFRIEND LOVES THIS CD AND IT IS JUST THE RIGHT TYPE OF MUSIC FOR LOVE MAKING. YOU GOTTA HAVE AN ARMIK CD!

5 out of 5 stars Simply Pure Magic!!!.......2003-06-13

I remember being in the car with my uncle driving back from work. As I reached home and got out of the car, the music was still ringing in my ear as if I had a built-in player in my head. I just couldn't get it out of my head, I've never heard such music where so much passion & skill has been put into it, all I can say is that the artist has an extraordinary gift of acoustic guitar that No one can match! He is all I ever listen too, and once you listen to his track you never turn back!
Our World: Fallen
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Another Excellent Release!
  • the best from flame
  • One of the Best
  • Flame's Best CD to date*****
 Our World: Fallen
Flame
Manufacturer: Cross Movement
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NVL9LK
Release Date: 2007-04-17

Tracks:

  1. Our World Fallen
  2. Where God Placed You
  3. Shinin' - Flame, Tedashii
  4. Myspace
  5. Fallen World (Interlude 1)
  6. Goodness to Repentance
  7. Call Him
  8. When You Step - Da' T.R.U.T.H., , , Flame
  9. World View
  10. Fallen World (Interlude 2)
  11. Bad Ain't Good - Flame, Trubble
  12. We Apologize
  13. Desires in Conflict - Flame, Tonio, , Under 5
  14. Heart Stops
  15. Come to Christ (Interlude 3)
  16. Goodbye - Flame, , J.R.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Another Excellent Release! .......2007-07-30

While I am huge fans of Flame's previous releases, this may be his best yet. Another reviewer commented on Flame's first two albums by saying, "his attacks on different denominations and other faiths left a bad taste in my mouth because that's NOT how you salt the earth and light the world...Jesus said the world would know we're His by our love, not by our apologetics/debates... [Our World: Fallen] is tight, the creativity is there, the lyrics are there, and for once...the theme from start to finish is the world's need for redemption thru Christ, Flame goes back to the basics...the redemptive work of Christ." While my intent is not to enter a debate in a review, I would like to defend Flame's lyrics in his first 2 albums because I think they are quite biblical. Jesus certainly makes it clear that we "are the salt of the earth" (Mt. 5:13), yet we are also told with regard to combatting false teaching, "speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ" (Eph. 4:15). In addition, Peter makes a bold statement about the authority of Scripture in 2 Peter 1:19-21 and immediately begins identifying false teachers, who "will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction" (2 Pet. 2:1). While denying "the basics, the redemptive work of Christ," is certainly included in Peter's warning, it is clear given the use of the word "But" in 2:1 that Peter's rebuke is for those who minimize the authority of Scripture and wander off into "destructive heresies." Therefore, Flame's rebuke of the LDS Church, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Roman Catholics for minimizing the Word of God is very well said. We certainly have the responsibility and the delight of loving people as ourselves, but, as Flame obviously believes and Scripture clearly teaches, the most loving thing we can do for this lost world is speak the truth to them in love, even if it involves bringing into account their faulty views of Scripture. After all, without the Word of God, what do we know about salvation? This is exactly what Paul tells Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:15 when he says that the "sacred writings... are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus." If we minimize the Word of God and elevate the teachings and traditions of men or allow the possibility of other "sacred writings" than the Bible, then what truth can we affirm about salvation? After coming off two theologically beautiful albums, Flame's newest, "Our World: Fallen" forces us to deal with the harsh and ugly reality of sin in the world and in our personal lives. I couldn't recommend it more! I hope you enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars the best from flame.......2007-06-28

i have the other two cd's from flame and this is by far his best work, the beats were pounding, but most importantly his lyrics were straight from the bible, and he did not hesitate to attack a lot of issues we are dealing with today, flame is truly annointed, there is no way anyone could fake that level of passion, this album is perfect for new converts or teenagers ( i gave out a copy at church and the teens loved it) , i bought it almost a month ago and it stil gets regular play in the car and on the ipod,, i can press random and ride with no problem, this cd is a hip hop gospel classic.

5 out of 5 stars One of the Best.......2007-06-25

This is one of the best Christian Rap CD that I have ever heard. It really is an "end time" record. Every track is tight. You can really listen to this project straight through. I feel like you can really give this CD to someone that is close or not so close to you that does not know the Lord as their Savior and it would touch their hearts. When I listen to this CD I want to give it away to someone that does not know the Lord and is stuck in the ways of this world because I believe that it would touch their hearts to what to know Christ. My fav. tracks on the ablum are Good Ain't Bad, Call Him, When You Step, Worldview, Our World Fallen, basically on the real, I love the whole CD. Flame did his thing on this project, God really used him in a mighty way. Get this CD you will be blessed.

5 out of 5 stars Flame's Best CD to date*****.......2007-06-18

Another solid CD from Flame in fact I personally feel that this is the best of his 3 CD's although I recommend his two previous CD's (Rewind and Flame). I actually don't skip a single track throughout this CD; however, the last track on this CD with J.R. and J-Son, his "When You Step" with Da T.R.U.T.H, and "Bad Ain't Good" are phenomenal tracks that get repeated use in my IPod!!! I recommend this CD to any christian or secular hip-hop fan as this is definitely one of the best Cross Movement CD's to date. I also highly recommend 13 Letters by the 116 clique as Flame does the "Ephesians" track on that CD. I also would recommend Lecrae's "After the Music Stops". And Cross Movement HIS-tory CD which is the Cross Movement's last and probably most solid group project.

5 out of 5 stars .......2007-06-01

Awesome album. Just what I've come to expect from this soldier in Christ.
Old Flame/Dirty Looks
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Showcase of Juice
  • Another fantastic Juice Newton collection from Raven Records!
 Old Flame/Dirty Looks
Juice Newton
Manufacturer: Raven (Aus)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QFAESM
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

  1. Cheap Love
  2. You Make Me Want To Make You Mine
  3. Hurt
  4. Old Flame
  5. Stuck In the Middle With You
  6. Feel a Whole Lot Better
  7. What Can I Do With My Heart
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  10. Let Your Woman Take Care Of You
  11. Dirty Looks
  12. Tell Her No
  13. Til I Loved You
  14. Keeping Me On My Toes
  15. Twenty Years Ago
  16. Don't Bother Me
  17. Stranger At My Door
  18. Slipping Away
  19. Runaway Hearts
  20. For Believers
  21. Both To Each Other (Friends And Lovers)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Showcase of Juice.......2007-08-04

This is a CD with two great records, Old Flame (Country/rock) and Dirty Looks (rock). Both records are standouts
in Juice's career. Whether she is singing a country/rock ballad or an out and ourtrocker, she succeeds. This is
a great package tthat contains excellent sound quality coupled with great songs. This belongs in your collection
if you enjoy Juice, Great CD!

5 out of 5 stars Another fantastic Juice Newton collection from Raven Records!.......2007-06-27

First of all, a standing ovation for Raven Records for issuing Juice Newton's "Dirty Looks" album on CD! The album was released in 1983, one year before the CD format became an industry standard, and the album never made it to CD ... until now! Thank you, Raven Records!!! And more cheers to you for a wonderful remastering job on these two classic albums!

Now, about the music ...

If someone wanted to experience Juice Newton's stylistic and vocal ranges, I'd recommend the two albums contained on this CD compilation. Juice Newton is one of very few artists in music history who successfully blended pop and country and achieved multi-platinum crossover success - and the music here shows just how talented this extraordinary vocalist is.

The 1985 RCA release "Old Flame" is a decidedly country effort (and Newton's biggest hit in the genre). A huge commercial success, the album features three #1 country smashes and three additional Top Ten hits. Here, Raven has compiled all 11 tracks that appeared on various editions of the original album (the final track was "Let Your Woman Take Care Of You" or "Both To Each Other", depending on which version of "Old Flame" you happened to buy). If you are familar with country radio from the mid to late '80s, you'll undoubtedly recognize Newton's cathartic reading of Timi Turo's "Hurt" and the up-beat, rollicking "You Make Me Want To Make You Mine" (the latter of which garnered Newton a Grammy nomination for Best Female Vocalist). Other hits are here as well, such as the sparely produced yet powerful title song. Mixed in with the half-dozen hits are five other great songs, including Newton's should-have-been-released-as-a-single cover of Steeler Wheel's "Stuck In The Middle With You", as well as a folk-rock version of The Byrds' "Feel A Whole Lot Better". All in all, "Old Flame" is a solid country album with a roots rock edge to it. Sure, some of the tracks feature sonic licks specific to the '80s, but Newton's exemplary vocals are the focus here -- and this is one lady who sure can sing! Also, when "Old Flame" was recorded, Newton had recently recovered form surgery on her vocal chords, and there is an undeniable gruffness to her voice, which really works for the songs on this album.

After presenting "Old Flame", this collection travels back in time to 1983 and embraces the "Dirty Looks" album, Newton's final album for Capitol Records. While not as commercially successful as Newton's platinum "Juice" (1981) and "Quiet Lies" (1982) albums, "Dirty Looks" went Silver (250,000 copies sold) in the U.S. and Gold in Canada, and the album cemented Newton's reputation as an artist equally comfortable singing pop and country. The album starts jarringly with the over-produced title track, a rock-infused single that stalled at #90 on the Hot 100, making it Newton's lowest-charting of all 11 of her pop-chart singles. Luckily, the album relaxes and gets focused starting with the second track, "Tell Her No", the album's only bona-fide hit single (AC #14/Pop #27). From that point on, "Dirty Looks" is a deftly produced, rollercoaster ride of pop styles, including a roots rock number: the unforgettable "Keeping Me On My Toes". On this standout track, Newton gets huge points for sassily singing delicious lyrics like, "There was a hot-lipped, big-hipped part-time waitress/Shaking it across the floor/You were observin' everything she was servin'/I think that she has served you before". Other great tracks are "Runaway Hearts", "Twenty Years Ago" (later covered by Kenny Rogers, who topped the charts with it!), "Til I Loved You" (later a hit for Restless Heart, a group that got its name from a 1984 Juice Newton song!), and the gorgeous lullaby "For Believers", written by Newton's longtime musical partner Otha Young. It's a real shame that Capitol Records refused to promote the "Dirty Looks" album (Newton had decided to leave the label, and Capitol was ticked off), because the company deprived the public of some really great pop music!

If you are a Juice Newton fan, buying this CD is a no-brainer. Or if you are just interesting in getting to know her remarkable country-pop, cut your teeth on Raven Records' "Juice/Quiet Lies" CD release, followed by this collection. The four albums contained on the two disks showcase one of the most popular artists of the `80s at the peak of her career. (Note: If you choose to buy "Juice/Quiet Lies", do yourself a favor and don't buy the domestic release by Collectables. That company's version is not re-mastered, whereas Raven Records' version is BEAUTIFULLY re-mastered and sounds terrific and crisp!)

(Note to Raven Records: Only two of Juice Newton's solo albums have yet to be released on CD: "Take Heart" and "Well Kept Secret". My fingers are crossed in hopes that you will issue those! And an excellent bonus track would be "Let's Keep It That Way," a one-off single that was Juice Newton's first Top 40 hit! Please, please, please?)
Clear Blue Flame
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Clear Blue Flame
    Delta Moon
    Manufacturer: Jumping Jack Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000TAN8YG
    Release Date: 2007-07-31

    Tracks:

    1. Clear Blue Flame
    2. Blind Spot
    3. Money Changes Everything
    4. Trouble in the Home
    5. Jessie Mae
    6. Cool Your Jeys
    7. Life's a Song
    8. Stranger in My Hometown
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    10. I'm a Witness
    11. You Done Told Eveybody
    We Were Born in a Flame
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • very solid debut
    • Hope for Rock 'n Roll? / Best Rock album of 2004!
    • Excellent!
    • Breath of fresh air.
    • Groovy Pop Rock dudes!
    		 We Were Born in a Flame
    Sam Roberts
    Manufacturer: Lost Highway
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0002VESO6
    Release Date: 2004-08-31

    Tracks:

    1. Hard Road
    2. Don't Walk Away Eileen
    3. Brother Down
    4. Where Have All The Good People Gone?
    5. Taj Mahal
    6. Every Part Of Me
    7. Higher Learning
    8. Rarefied
    9. On The Run
    10. No Sleep
    11. This Wreck Of A Life
    12. Dead End
    13. Paranoia
    14. When Everything Was Alright
    15. This Is How I Live

    Album Description

    At the 2004 Juno Awards Sam Roberts walked away with three major awards (Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Rock Album of the Year). Already a huge success in their Canadian homeland, Lost Highway is re-releasing We Were Born In A Flame in the United Stes with two extra tracks.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars very solid debut.......2007-01-29

    I bought this CD after hearing a "brother down" and "don't walk away eileen", and overall, it is very good. The album starts out with a bang as the first 6 tracks are possibly my favorite 6 songs that go in sequence on any album. He could have spread out the good songs with the not so great ones however. After the first 6, the only ones that are worth listening to are "rarefied" and "no sleep". What you do have here though is 8 very good songs that make purchasing this album worth while.

    5 out of 5 stars Hope for Rock 'n Roll? / Best Rock album of 2004!.......2006-04-04

    What a breath of fresh air it is to hear a young artist take such a mature and multi-layered approach to rock n' roll. Many of these songs will remind listeners of later period Kinks, or Paul Simon (lyrically). To help "round out" the more mature songs, "We Were Born In a Flame" also includes a few exceptional power pop nuggets! The song "Don't Walk Away Eileen" will perhaps remind many listeners of both John Mellencamp and the Clash simultaneously. The final result is a debut CD demonstrating a level of songwriting skill and excellent musicianship not often found in rock 'n roll over the last two decades!

    Thanks for an amazing album Mr. Roberts and for proving that SMART and REAL rock 'n roll still exists in the hearts and minds of the young. In a musical wasteland where most of todays youth willingly numb their minds to the horrible sounds of a never ending supply of talentless artists, this CD will restore hope to anyone who is a fan of real rock 'n roll.

    I can safely pick this release without hesitation as the best rock 'n roll album released by ANYONE in 2004.

    "we've got one life to live - but we're doing it wrong" - Sam Roberts

    -JM

    4 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2006-03-15

    While perhaps not as hard charging through the whole album as the reviews might suggest, you will find the album on your regular play list. In fact, many times I catch myself listening to other things like commercials, etc and think that reminds me of this album, I had better give it another play. You will too. No idea if Sam Roberts is a passing phase but the album will stand the test of time...

    5 out of 5 stars Breath of fresh air........2005-08-08

    I ordered some cds on ebay from a seller and this was thrown in as a bonus. I have not stopped listening to it since. This thing is like a breath of fresh air. Crafty songwriting, great lyrics and just a great feel good rock record. We need more bands like this these days. Im sick of all the new band hype. These guys actually deliver!

    4 out of 5 stars Groovy Pop Rock dudes!.......2005-06-11

    I really like this guy. Good luck with a plain name like Sam Roberts tho.
    This guy is like a male Cheryl Crow, or a one man Jane's Addiction , no wait .. he's the Steve Miller of the 21st century! I mean Ear candy. Love ya.. Sam

    The Flame
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Wowie Zowie
    • The way music was meant to be
    • What amazing talent
    • Not the reissue we hoped for
    • The best Pop-Rock album ever recorded
    		 The Flame
    The Flame
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    ASIN: B000GCF8ZE
    Release Date: 2006-07-10

    Tracks:

    1. See the Light
    2. Make It Easy
    3. Hey Lord
    4. Lady
    5. Don't Worry, Bill
    6. Get Your Mind Made Up
    7. Highs and Lows
    8. I'm So Happy
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    Album Details

    This Beach Boys Related Power Pop Landmark Makes Its Long-awaited CD Debut Here. A South African Quartet Who'd Been Domestic Stars for Years, the Flames Moved to London in 1968, Where They were Spotted by Beach Boy Carl Wilson. Having Moved to California in 1969, They Recorded this Superbly-crafted Collection under his Supervision. Released to Acclaim but Low Sales in 1970, it features Future Beach Boys Ricky Fataar and Blondie Chaplin, and is Nothing Short of an Overlooked Classic.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Wowie Zowie.......2007-06-22

    If this had track samples it would sell itself. Nothing wrong with the sound a little EQ (and selective limiting) can't improve. Puts me back about 40 years to cracking open a new Beatles record. You didn't know what you were gonna get AND you knew it was gonna be great. Thank you Al Kooper for turning me on to this.
    "All I gotta say is you better get your mind made up."

    5 out of 5 stars The way music was meant to be.......2007-03-08

    I just got this CD today. WOW!!! What a sin that this group didn't get more recognition. As a whole, this album may just be better than anything released in the last 30 years. It's solid as a rock all the way through.

    "Beatlesque" is an apt description; the album certainly makes you instantly think "Beatles". It's an awesome job by The Flame, Carl Wilson, and Steve Desper.

    Listening to the album just makes me shake my head. Both in amazement for how great it is, and in sadness that nothing being recorded today even comes close.

    Many thanks to the previous reviewers here who convinced me to take a chance on this CD.

    5 out of 5 stars What amazing talent.......2006-11-10

    A pity the talented group does'nt exist anymore. Surely a must have for any serious 'Flame' fan or 'The Flames' as we know them in the country of their birth, South Africa. Not so sure that the quality of the sound recording does the group proud. I've been fortunate in seeing the group perform live in South Africa on more than one occasion and they sure reigned supreme in their heyday. I bought the LP with the same title years ago and was struck by the group's resemblance to the now exctinct 'Fab Four' at the time. Blondie Chaplin, most successful member of the group is still performing with the 'Stones' on their recent tour. Need I say more??? Go buy the cd you won't be sorry!

    3 out of 5 stars Not the reissue we hoped for.......2006-10-24

    Don't get me wrong -- this is a terrific album. Produced by Carl Wilson during his creative peak, it's essential for anyone who treasures the Beach Boys' "Holland" period when Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar were in the band.

    But the issue is sound quality. This isn't a digital transfer from Steve Desper's shimmering master tape, but a heavily compressed needle-drop from vinyl -- and the vinyl didn't sound that good to begin with. The Beach Boys organization, which holds the rights to this album and a never-issued follow-up, apparently thwarted earlier proposals for a legitimate release.

    5 out of 5 stars The best Pop-Rock album ever recorded.......2006-09-02

    OK, I'm starting with the bottom line: other than the Beatles, this is the best pop-rock recording ever made. I know it's a bold statement considering such legends as Badfinger, Big Star, Emitt Rhodes, The Raspberries, et al, but it's true. Those heavy weights all cranked out some masterpieces, but this disc is just a bit better.

    When the Flame LP was first released in the fall of 1970 the immediate point of comparison was with the Beatles, which was rightly deserved. The Flame, however, didn't simply sound "Beatlesque" in the same way as Emitt Rhodes or Badfinger, but they transcend the genre by managing to exhibit the same sense of musical creativity and excitement that the Fab Four did. It was the Beatles ability to write great songs, and their sense of musical adventure and exploration, that set them apart from other pretenders to the throne. It's what sets the Flame apart as well. The songs themselves are consistently melodic, (with only "Hey Lord" being sub-par) and the arrangements evolve and progress in exciting and unexpected directions.

    You'll know the Flame were on to something special from the opening bars of "See The Light", which begins with an incredibly infectious chorus that is punctuated by a George Harrisonesque guitar figure, underpinned by a wonderfully fluid McCartneyesque bass, and closes with a splendid "I Feel Fine" inspired guitar-riff coda. This track alone is worth the cost of the CD.

    For me the highlight is what was originally side two of the LP (tracks 6-11 on the CD). Many of the songs are almost "mini-suites" (a la The Beatles "You Never Give Me Your Money"). The side kicks off with the rollicking guitar duel of "Get Your Mind Up" and evolves into a guitar exchange similar to "The End" on Abbey Road. Other highlights include "I'm So Happy", with it's harpsichord opening, and chiming guitar solo which is reminiscent of George Harrison's double-stop guitar figure from "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window"; the gentle "Dove", with it's lovely, classical guitar duet and strings; and "Another Day Like Heaven" which features a breathtakingly beautiful organ solo, and Leslie guitar. Incredible.

    Don't be mistaken, though: the Flame do not simply ape the Beatles, instead they draw richly from the genre and present us with something entirely their own. There is more creativity on this one CD than most bands manage to produce in a lifetime.

    If you enjoy melodic music full of wonderful surprises, and interesting arrangements, buy this CD. It will be the best musical investment you make for a LONG time.


    A New Flame
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    • Simply Red
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    • Right Up There
    		 A New Flame
    Simply Red
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    ASIN: B000002IFP
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. It's Only Love
    2. A New Flame
    3. You've Got It
    4. To Be With You
    5. More
    6. Turn It Up
    7. Love Lays Its Tune
    8. She'll Have To Go
    9. If You Don't Know Me By Now
    10. Enough

    Product Description

    Excellent condition, includes the original Cd, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for more CD Titles/Artists or my Complete CD List! :D

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great!!!.......2007-06-08

    I have and always will LOVE Simpley Red. The cd is awesome.....My favorites is ENOUGH.....Try it, I'm sure you'll like it.

    4 out of 5 stars Simply Red.......2007-05-21

    These guys have such a rich sound. I still love the idea of traditional bands. And they still have the heart of the old school band. It sounds like they've known each other for years. 'The New Flame,' has this soothing, vintage quality that's unmistakably cool.

    5 out of 5 stars simply simply red's best.......2007-04-11

    i listened to 'a new flame tonight,' as i finally found the copy i lost long ago. it blew my mind, just as it did the first time i ever listened to it when it first came out. i can't say enough about this cd. it is beautifully done - mick's vocals are flawless - he can make his voice do absolutely anything! it is so rich and soulful, powerful and gentle all at once. there is honestly not one bad track on this cd. i agree, SR's version of "if you don't know me by now," is incredible, but the rest of the songs deserve just as much attention and praise. really - i can't pick one song that outshines the rest, because they are all that good. it is a perfect mix of jazz, r&b, blues, rock and a bit of pop thrown in, just to keep things interesting. along with "picture book," "a new flame" has got to be simply red's best.

    5 out of 5 stars If you don't know them by now,you will never,never know them!.......2006-09-06

    The most memorable song from this 1989 release is the awesome soulful cover of IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW,made famous by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes in 1972. This album,like Simply Red's 1985 debut PICTURE BOOK,was released on Elektra thus their labelmates being Motley Crue,Anita Baker and The Georgia Satellites. The other songs are good and I give the credit to frontman Mick Hucknall,a vocal clone of Jefferson Airplane/Starship's Marty Balin.

    4 out of 5 stars Right Up There.......2005-12-31

    Yes, I loved this one. The CD has two real killers - "Love Lays It's tune (which may be Mick's best song ever - absolute genius), and "You Got It". I rank it in a 4th place tie with "Russian Winter" as an overall ranking compared with the other Simply Red stuff. Mick has never had a bad offering and anyone should love this one. I am partial to his "newer" stuff so this is going back a ways for me.
    Flickering Flame: The Solo Years Volume 1
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    • Yes You CAN Be Famous and still gripe at the world!
    • A good Album
    		 Flickering Flame: The Solo Years Volume 1
    Roger Waters
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    ASIN: B000065DUF
    Release Date: 2002-04-30

    Tracks:

    1. Knockin On Heavens Door
    2. Too Much Rope
    3. The Tide Is Turning
    4. Perfect Sense Part I And II
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    Few would disagree that ever since Roger Waters divorced himself from Pink Floyd in 1983 both of the estranged parties have been less effective for the lack of the others' involvement. Not that the years have been wasted, as Flickering Flame--a compilation of key tracks from Waters's solo albums as well as hitherto unheard material--amply demonstrates. Anyone who imagined that Waters's personal and understandably heartfelt ruminations on the loss of a father he never knew (killed at Anzio during World War II) on The Final Cut--the last Floyd album to feature Waters at the helm and practically his solo album in all but name--would prove to be an ultimately cathartic moment of self-exorcism has underestimated the extent to which Waters still experiences frustration at the world's inability to sort itself out. Like Aussie-Scot folk protester Eric Bogle and The The's Matt Johnson, Waters is happiest (unhappiest?) when addressing the futility of self-serving international aggression and socio-political inequality, the ubiquity of which in his material's subject matter can make any Roger Waters album an exacting experience for all but the diehard pacifist Pink Floyd fan. Even so, Waters is articulate, earnest, and portentous (if occasionally pompous), and moments like the cable TV-inspired satire of war as a narcissistic, armchair spectator sport on "Perfect Sense," the glimmers of hope in "Each Small Candle" (inspired by a small instance of Serbian kindness during the Kosovo conflict), and the lullaby of "The Tide Is Turning" all represent him at his most powerfully literate peak. Of the previously unreleased material, a straight cover of Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"--from the score of the Israeli film The Dybbuk of the Holy Apple Field--is the best, it being impossible to disassociate from the tragedy of Dunblane, an event which probably angered Waters no end. Less essential is "Flickering Flame"--which is sung in a silly hick-town hillbilly accent--and "Lost Boys Calling" (original demo) which is off-puttingly out of tune. --Kevin Maidment

    Album Description

    'Flickering Flame' is a definite 2002 retrospective covering Rogers solo career to date encompassing songs from his 3 solo albums and his live release. Features a unique, unreleased cover of Dylan's 'Knockin on Heavens Door', plus two new tracks performed live and a remix of 'Who Needs Information'. Tracks, 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door', 'Too Much Rope', 'The Tide Is Turning (After Live Aid)', 'Perfect Sense (Part I)', 'Perfect Sense (Part Ii)', 'Three Wishes', '5:06Am (Every Strangers Eyes)', 'Who Needs Information', 'Each Small Candle', 'Flickering Flame (New Demo)', 'Towers Of Faith', 'Radio Waves' & 'Lost Boys Calling (Original Demo)'. 12 tracks. Slipcase. No US release is currently scheduled.

    Album Details

    A Definitive Retrospective Covering Rogers Solo Career Encompassing Songs from his Three Solo Albums and his Live Album. Features a Unique, Unreleased Cover of Dylan' 'knockin on Heaven' Door'plus Two Tracks Performed Live and a Remixes of 'who Needs Information'

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Very good CD.......2007-03-11

    Well worth the effort. One of his rare CDs and features some great tracks.

    1 out of 5 stars Crashed my system.......2006-09-12

    Amen to the previous review, this cd crashed my computer. Do not buy this in hard disk form, look for it on itunes or something. Shame on the makers. The only warning I had was in german on the disk case. I don't read freakin german.

    3 out of 5 stars Australia-only release--Disregard Krishnaswamy's Rant.......2005-12-09

    This is a response to Raghuram Krishnaswamy's review, who probably didn't realize that this was a very limited, regional release.
    Flickering Flame was only released in Australia,and it was released to promote Waters' (at the time) upcoming concerts there. Waters toured extensively from 1999-2001, and this release was given out to radio stations, the fan club and anyone else interested, to get people excited about Waters playing in Sydney etc. So, if Waters was really interested in the money, he could've released this worldwide. It was really just a promitional tool in a very specific region (Australia).
    That said, I think Roger's comments on the Echoes compilation stand up.
    This is for die-hard fans really, those who don't already own Towers of Faith. Plus, the title track, though a demo, is definitly worth picking up if you're a fan--the lyrics are really great.

    4 out of 5 stars Yes You CAN Be Famous and still gripe at the world!.......2005-02-26

    I am sick and tired of hearing about the fact that just because Waters is rich he can't complain about the hypocrisy and maliciousness of the rich and the powerful on planet earth! Why NOT?? Is there a rule somewhere that says that once you are rich you can't complain about the crap the rest of the rich and powerful do? Do you have to join their club just because you have as much money as THEY do? Doesnt that mean that only people WITHOUT a voice can complain? And what good does THAT do? It only means that the rich keep getting richer in all their devious ways, the planet continues with destruction and NOBODY says a word except for poor schmucks with only $500 in their savings account and credit card payments up the yinyang. It seems backward that the way Waters got this rich was WITH the massage he is singing about...so he has remained true. But people who JUST wanted to make money would have changed their message to fit 'what sells'. He has not. Shows you where his priorities are. The album is great. All the songs have heart and power. His genuine nature stands tall. Get it.

    5 out of 5 stars A good Album.......2004-08-16

    Roger Waters has put 12 tracks on this album. Unlike the previous albums of Roger Waters they do not form a story when played after each other. No this album is more a sampler of Roger Waters Solo Projects and 3 not previously recorded tracks.

    The Album starts with a Bob Dylan Song. "Knocking on Heavens Door" in wich Roger waters is joind by female background singers. His voice is unique , you either like it or your dislikte it. For those who like it, this is a good cd in good qualtiy wich Roger is known for.

    Too Much Rope , from Amused To Death is a good but slightly strange song, but it is excellent for testing since there are some noises like Woodchopping , Horse sound, Ferrari and a sleigh with horses coming from left to right (if you have set your cd or dvd player well on to the amplifier)

    The Tide is Turning from Radio KAOS and The Wall Live in Berlin, is a song in which Roger Waters gives his opinion to a lot of items.

    Perfect Sense part I & II are of course from Amused to Death and are excellent , especially because it is a live recording
    with a solo of PP Arnold who in her own way practically blows away the audience.

    Three Wishes is a track i also like. no special notes nescessairy. 5.06 AM (Every strangers Eyes from The Pro's and Cons Album is in this album perhaps a bit off the other tracks wich also counts for track 7 and 8.

    Flickering Flame is a new demo recording of Roger and i have to get used to it , mind that it is not a bad song , i just have to hear it more..

    Towers of faith is a movie track, good and fine.

    Radio Waves from Radio KAOS is strange to me because it is one of the few albums i do not own. but it sounds good.
    Lost Boys Calling is the last track and same like Flickering flame i need some time to get used to it wich doesn't mean its bad
    Power of the Dragon Flame
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Medieval gospel opera metal...what?
    • Epic and powerful
    • Powerfull Stuff
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    		 Power of the Dragon Flame
    Rhapsody
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    ASIN: B000067UO4
    Release Date: 2002-06-11

    Tracks:

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    Sensational sales figures, almost a cult status amongst their fans all over the world, sold-out shows, high chart positions and thrilling performances at almost every important European metal Festival: The Italian formation Rhapsody, with their three previously released albums, Legendary Tales (1997), Symphony Of Enchanted Lands (1998) and Dawn Of Victory (2000) as well as the speciallly priced Album, Rain Of A Thousand Flames released last Autumn, has been able to create a totally new and unique style called 'Hollywood Metal' and to fascinate fans all over the world with it.

    Power Of The Dragonflame, their fourth full length album is another episode of the exciting Emerald Sword saga and one which brings the saga to an end. Power Of The Dragonflame took form in familiar surroundings, namely in the Wolfsburg 'Gate Studios` with Sascha Paeth and Miro, themselves experienced musicians (Heavens Gate, Virgo etc) and who have been closely tied to the success of the Italian band since the beginning of Rhapsody's career. Similar to their previous releases, the musicians Luca Turilli (guitar), Alessandro Staropoli (keyboards), Fabio Lione (vocals) and Alex Holzwarth (drums) let off a spectacular firework display of ideas, showing themselves not only as heavy, fast and aggressive, but also epic and orchestral. After the sensitive intro, 'In Tenebris' and exciting tracks such as 'Knightrider Of Doom`, 'The March Of The Swordmaster' and 'Steelgods Of The Last Apocalypse' the album culminates in the closing, over 19 minute long 'Gargoyles, Angels Of Darkness', which begins with a calm acoustic guitar prologue, accelerates in typical Rhapsody fashion and which includes the expressive, unusually theatrical voice of singer Fabio Lione. 'Gargoyles, Angels Of Darkness' combines all of the band's strengths: their rhythmic finesse, their epic basic structures and the hymn-like vocals.

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Medieval gospel opera metal...what?.......2007-05-26

    This cd is not epic at all. Nor is the band. I bought this cd thinking it would just be normal metal and boy oh boy what did I get myself into. After repeatedly trying to get into it, I cannot take this cd's content seriously at all one bit. With a song like Agony is my Name, I cant prevent myself from laughing at it. I ended up giving this cd away to a friend it was so terrible. I like the way the band thought, but their lyrics are absolutely terrible.

    5 out of 5 stars Epic and powerful.......2005-10-10

    I purchased Rhapsody's 'Power of the Dragonflame' after I have listened to 'Symphony of Enchanted Lands 2'. Frankly, 'Power of the Dragonflame' is just fantastic. The music is symphonic, aggressive and powerful. It contains the ingredients of a great ablum - instrumentation, great arrangement, massive choirs, opera singings etc. For this ablum, I particularly like Knightrider - especially the moment when the guitar solo breaks though. Power of the Dragonflame - the chorus. Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness - the best song of this ablum. I can't wait to acquire all of Rhaposdy's full length releases.

    5 out of 5 stars Powerfull Stuff.......2005-04-04

    Ohh yeah! this is the real thing when it comes to HeavyMetal. ive heard the real good stuff before but this is in a league of its own. definatley a must for anyone, even if they do not like metal.

    5 out of 5 stars The Algalord Chronicles come to a dazzling finish.......2005-02-07

    The self-titled "Mighty Warriors of Epic Symphonic Hollywood Metal" are back with their fifth and most aggressive studio album. All the Rhapsody fanfare is there - ten tracks, the first of which is completely orchestral, an amazing production - complete with perfectly synthesized symphonies - and of course, dragons, dragons, dragons.

    The album, which completes the Emerald Sword saga, is more aggressive and ambitious than its predecessor, the somewhat lackluster Dawn of Victory. The typical, 4-minute, double-bass epics are ready for battle ("Knightrider of Doom", "Power of the Dragonflame", "Pride of the Tyrant") as well as the Viking parades and ballads ("March of the Swordmaster", "Lamento Eroico"). The peculiar tracks are those in which Rhapsody experiment a little. In "When Demons Awake", Fabio Leone abandons his operatic wail and turns to a high-pitched grunt (as it can only be described). The multiple symphonic melodies created for "Steelgods of the Last Apocalypse" are among the best the Italian quartet has created in their magic, medieval brew. Finally, the album closer, "Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness" is a 3-part, 19-minute magnum opus. Beginning with a Spanish guitar and ending with a different rendition of "Epicus Furor", the opening track, the song never gives up. The majestic choirs, blink-of-an-eye guitars and chaotic orchestration are there to make all 19-minutes seem like an absolutely solid piece of metal brilliance.

    My one complaint: the spoken word. Rhapsody are (in)famous for inserting "moving" pieces of spoken word, and sadly, this song is no exception. This notwithstanding, it is for less than 1 minute of the total 19. In the power metal genre, there are no bands that reach the level set by Rhapsody, and Power of the Dragonflame underscore their position as Music-Lords of the Metal Kingdom.

    See also: Rhapsody - Symphony of Enchanted Lands, Rhapsody - Dawn of Victory, Kamelot - Epica

    4 out of 5 stars WOW.......2005-02-02

    This epic masterpiece from the Italian crew is absolutely amazing! Only Mozart, Bach, and Burzum have grabbed my attention like this album has. Epic melodies, amazing guitar solos (and yes, there are some weird Nintendo type sounds), loud choirs and great atmosheric sounds! The Emerald saga ends on this great cd, Buy!

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