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Track Listings

1. Put Your Hands Up [Radio Mix]

2. Are You Ready

3. Can You Hear Me Now

4. Them Girls

5. Then I Could Die

6. Interlude

7. 24 Roses

8. I'll Try

9. So Addicted

10. Like This

11. Better Man

12. Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

13. Put Your Hands Up [New York Mix][*]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Australian Exclusive! The debut album from the Australian X-Factor winners features 13 tracks including the popular singles 'Put Your Hands Up' & 'Like This'. 2005.

Random,Random,Bmg Int'l,Pop,R&B,R&B/Soul,Rap

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Tracks:

Tone Burst
Our Trinitone Blast
Pack Yr Romantic Mind
I'm Going Out Of My Way
Golden Ball
Pause
Jenny Ondioline
Analogue Rock
Crest
Lock-Groove Lullaby

Amazon.com essential recording

On Stereolab's first proper American full-length, the group skillfully dissects past musical genres and recombines them in their own Dr. Moreau-like sonic laboratory-garage. The recording is among Stereolab's least labored, most groove-oriented efforts. There are experiments like the French-pop-flavored "Pack Yr Romantic Mind," but it's mostly a lovely, loud, decadent '90s rock record. The song titles reference obscure equipment, the sounds are made with arcane instruments, the repetitive guitar work is directly lifted from Michael Rother, and the cover image pledges devotion to vinyl (the musical obscurantist's medium of choice), but somehow the band never comes off as snobbish. Stereolab's music would not only spawn dozens of imitators, but the very stuff they drew inspiration from (Esquivel, Can, Moondog, Os Mutantes) was suddenly the starting point for any self-respecting hipster's record collection. More important, it totally rocks ("Our Trinitone Blast") while beaming sunny vibes ("Jenny Ondioline"). --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

What a great songlist!.......2007-03-09

THIS is the album I used to play before going out at night. Because of rock, noise, pop, and bossa. The neighbours wanted to kill me everytime "Our triniton blast" ended. And I'd wait all night until "Jenny Ondioline" fades out.
I think this is the one which defines best their style. Absolutely classic.

The BEST Stereolab Album .......2005-08-18

This was Stereolab at its peak. A synthesis of sexy 60's pop culture noise, Neu-esque drone rock, and Jean Jacques Perrey's space age pop, with a 90's indie rock bend. This cd was my intro to stereolab in 1993 and it is their most memorable and rewarding in the end.
"Tone Burst" is a perfect example of a kind of cheeky 60's french pop thing with its droney vintage analog bleeps and Laetitia Sadier's sexy vocals gliding over the background in a manner that even touches upon "The Gift" by the VU. " Pack Yr Romantic mind" has that bossa thing going on for the first time in Stereolab's sound. "Im going out of my way" is an upbeat 60's rave up that ends with this cool experimental analog noise. "Jenny ondioline" is like a homage to NEU! clocking around 17 minutes of Sonic Youth-y, shoegazer-ish drone rock. If you can find it, there is a limited edition single for Jenny Ondioline that has a 3:51 edit of Jenny O and 3 rockin B-sides, most notably "French Disko", which later appeared in another version on Switched on Vol 2 on Drag City Records.
Any way you look at it this period of Sterolab was my favorite, and this cd is a great introduction to Sterolab's genius. It may even be the best, most consistent snapshot we'll ever see from Stereolab.

All Stereolab is great, TRNWSB is on my FAVs.......2005-04-21

I just feel a fondness and simplicity with sound and ideology that seems more integrated on this album. "To compose, Decompose, and recompose...de ma paresse". PAUSE is an incredibly blissful indulgence in sound and lyricism, haunting the texture of historic knowledge with emotion (just my take). Warm analogue music, ironically categorized as electronica/avant garde. If you don't know Stereolab, you are missing out!

Astronomical.......2005-04-19

If Stereolab made videogames instead of music, this would be Mario 2. It's the oddball, the one that doesn't fit right in snugly with the others (even in its own time frame). But it's up there with the best of them.
Following Peng's humble melodies, this is the only Stereolab album that actually sounds like the nineties. As with Peng, the music is heavily distorted (grainier, but mixed more professionally), but on this album, even the vocals get distorted and we even get to hear the two of them raise their voices from time to time, if only seldom. Much of this album focuses on white noise that builds up as songs continue on, rather than have a crescendo (some songs have great crescendos too, though). Jenny Ondioline (part of which comes from the "Exploding Head Movie" b-side) is an 18 minute track comprised of likely no more than five chords--it is the buildup of white noise that keeps this song interesting, and it really is a great song.
If you're a Stereolab fan who hasn't yet heard this album, but has heard everything else, you are bound to be shocked. It's loud, it's noisy, it's so...nineties. Songs like "Golden Ball" and "Our Trinitone Blast" will dispel your idea of Stereolab being constantly boppy and overtly happy. There are some really dark tracks on this album! The last track, "Lock-Groove Lullaby" is probably the darkest on the album.
I love Stereolab and I love this album. It's not as good as Mars Audiac Quintet, but what is? Every single song on this is great music to just space out to and contemplate the day. It's weird, it's amusing, it's frightening, and it's the ballsiest move by this groop in the first half of their career. Give it a spin. This one's worth checking out, Stereolab fan or not.

not close to their best release.......2003-04-15

but still good in its own right. this song has a few very good songs on it, like crest, pack yr romantic mind, our trinitone blast, and the last song (that great melody comes up at the end of the 8th track as well and is a breath of fresh air). but mostly it represents an aspect of stereolab i dont like, which also comes up in their "space age bachelor pad music" album. while some people call this "decadence", i think thats a rather slick synonym for "repetitive". this cd is definitely not one you can listen to closely and enjoy from beginning to end. i mean, one song is almost 20 minutes long and is basically 1 chord throughout. no changes for 20 minutes. dont get me wrong, i am a huge stereolab fan and have seen them live (theyre great live, but mary hansen is dead now). one of the great things about later stereolab is how the songs daringly change to something you would have never imagined possible at the onset of the song, like jazz in a way. i really tried to love this album since i paid for it new, but i cant like it nearly as much as mars audiac quintet or dots and loops, both of which i have never paid for. those are the essential 'lab albums, with emperor tomato ketchup trailing closely behind.

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Wonderful Weston
A Joyful Call For One And All.

Zep Tepi
Randy Weston African Rhythms Trio
Manufacturer: Random Chance
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000E1P26W
Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

Blue Moses
African Sunrise
Berkshire Blues
Route Of The Nile
Ballad For T
Portrait Of Frank Edward Weston
High Fly
Tamashii
The Healer
Love, The Mystery Of

Amazon.com

Like one of his great heroes, Thelonious Monk, pianist Randy Weston never lets his classics go, continually reworking and resetting them on record as well as in performance. But if you think you can safely pass on yet another album including "Blue Moses," "African Sunrise," "Hi Fly" and "Portrait of Frank Edward Weston," think again. The 80-year-old Brooklyn native, one of the first American artists to effect a merger of bop-school jazz and North African forms, is enjoying new creative life in the lively company of strumming, popping bassist Alex Blake and African-style percussionist Neil Clarke. Not only does "Zep Tepi" capture him at the height of his powers, it blesses him with the best recorded sound he has had in a long time. That's no minor element: His dancing right hand is a wonder to behold in the way it makes melodies flower and no one gives the dark side of the keyboard the deep luster and body that Weston does, whether hammering rhythm notes or lyrically introducing a ballad. It's great to hear a recording that does justice to his earthy elegance. --Lloyd Sachs

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Weston.......2007-05-25

Just a superb trio recording by Randy Weston, at age 80, playing his greatest hits. Fantastic rhythm section, especially the bassist, who uses the bass in the fashion of an African rhythm instrument. Weston's forceful playing is undiminished by age, and he offers fresh takes on his famous pieces. Topped by superb recording quality, this CD is a winner.

A Joyful Call For One And All........2006-03-21

(Edited from a prior feature, copyright 2006 Michael F. Hopkins)

Pianist, composer, elder statesman Randy Weston
has struck memorable hallmarks over the half-century
plus that he has blessed us with his exceptional music,
riveting performances, and wondrous recordings.
LITTLE NILES, UHURU AFRIKA, IN THE SPIRITS OF
OUR ANCESTORS, and MARRAKECH IN THE COOL OF THE
EVENING are among the many classics by which
this Tutsi-sized champion of the Black aesthetic has
brought the intense virtuosity of African American
genius, and the insistent diversity of African legacy,
together to form a highly personal expression which
continues to inspire entire generations, uplifting the
world.
In the auspices of his 80th year, the Brooklyn-born
grandmaster strides forth with his most powerful and
personal album to date. Fresh from the independent
Random Chance Records, ZEP TEPI is Brother
Weston at his most culturally astute, spiritually
focused, and emotionally open. The thunder has
never resounded more deeply, nor has the lightning
struck more dearly than it does here.

His first trio album in a very long time, ZEP TEPI
steps boldly forth with the strongly dancing sound
which is a Weston trademark. Engineer Tom
Berkeley is to be commended for astutely capturing
the depth, dimension and impact of this unique sound
as none have done before. Artist Ogandube Fayomi
provides the album's impeccably panoramic cover
illustration and photos, set to fine balance by the
jacket layout and design of Minor Swing Graphics'
Ed McConnell.
These and others form an impeccable team which,
through the production of Paul West, makes things
far easier for the artists to get straight to the
aesthetic business at hand.

Setting this recording into sterling excellence, we find
bassist Alex Blake strutting, strumming, and singing his
way through grand scapes of lustrous melody. Meeting
Weston's every touch with a supple grasp all his own,
Blake stirs the imagination with his swift, sure polytonal
rhapsodies, able to turn rhythm and groove on the
proverbial dime! As astonishing is the gripping subtlety
of percussionist Neil Clarke. Avoiding the traditional
trap set, his sifting harmonic eye and ear provides an
emancipating force which complements Weston with
chromatic tapestries of multicultural splendor.
Thus, ZEP TEPI is a hearty voyage from the Nile to
the Delta, Blues to Bop and swinging about, beyond
and within.

Bask in the jubilation of "African Sunrise", and the
penetrating glow of "The Healers", as you gather
the motion of your odyssey across solemn earth and
vibrant rainbow. Enter the brisk, quenching jet stream
boiled to a fine brew in "Portrait Of Frank Edward
Weston", a tribute to Weston's Africa-conscious
father first heard (and with Blake!) in a concert
recording 30 years ago.
Long-acknowledged landmarks "Berkshire Blues"
and "Hi-Fly" (here spelled "High Fly") are given fresh
readings which prance and prowl with sophisticated fire.
Call and response are richly enacted throughout this
session, and all the brothers are phenomenal.

At the heart of this bountiful offering, we find the man,
his piano, and a hearty song to sing. Here, two of
Weston's most beguiling solo performances sing
straight to the soul, resonating with radiance and
a smile. "Route Of The Nile" shimmers with a lazy
sway, frequently rocking you to and fro in a
comforting ride on the streams of a broader
history. "Ballad For T" is a tantalizing tribute
to the immortal Thelonious Monk, spun with all
the charm, wit, mysterioso and wonder that Monk
could touch us with.
Carrying the memory of that touch firm in his own
special grasp, Weston delivers the distant and the
down home to your front door.

ZEP TEPI joyously begins with the most
celebratory rendition of the epic "Blue Moses"
ever recorded. Listen to Weston ruminate and
resonate his perceptions through the keys, joined
by Blake tapping into sonorities akin to Mali-
born storytellers and Mississippi troubadours, as
Clarke enters the ritual with his own percolating
summons which fires the Holy Call. Griots have
much to say.
Journey's end is equally joyous, Guy Warren's
"Love, The Mystery Of" performed with deep,
playful passion as its instrumental high points
ease into the sweet vocal chant of communal prayer
in purest invocation - no frills needed and no dogma
allowed!

Lesson and sermon consummated, it is deepest
Wisdom which beckons us on. Character is the
candle which illuminates the wisdom, and the
art. The glow of that candle is strong and
warming in the timeless call of ZEP TEPI.

Come in from the cold.

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Great Tracks
Awesome Music - Draconian Protection Scheme
"Random Order" Consistently Impresses
Thin White Duke Strikes Back...with JULIET! Electro-rock pop!!
Great album ruined by the industry

Random Order
Juliet
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009UNA3U
Release Date: 2005-08-30

Tracks:

AU
Avalon (Album Version)
Nu Taboo
Ride The Pain (Album Version)
Neverland
Puppet
On The Dancefloor
Waiting
New Shoes
Would You Mind
Untied
Pot of Gold

Album Description

Juliet is a stunning 24 year old singer from Philadelphia and a total star, combining a unique voice and edgy lyrics with amazing presence and performance ability. Teaming up with celebrated electronic producer Stuart Price (aka Jacques Lu Cont/Les Rhythm

Customer Reviews:

Great Tracks.......2006-12-15

Ever since I heard the Avalon track on Eric Morillo's Sumliminal I have been waiting to get hold of this CD.
Now I CAN'T PLAY IT ON MY IPOD.
RETURN IT as I have done.

Awesome Music - Draconian Protection Scheme.......2006-01-08

It sounded great in my CD player, but once in my computer it became nigh-unusable due to exceedingly intrusive protection software installed on the disk.

The recording industry really needs to clue in to the fact that there are DOZENS of legitimate reasons for copying songs off CD's onto your hard drive that are 100% legal and have nothing to do with piracy.

I don't pirate music, I'm 38 years old and gainfully employed, if I hear music I like I buy the CD and I turn people down if they offer to let me copy something from them for free. I believe in supporting the artists who create terrific music, and I respect their copyright. However: putting copies on the multiple machines in my house, on my work laptop, on my MP3 player, and burning mix discs to play in my car -- none of these acts hurts ANY of the copyright holders one whit. There is NO LEGITIMATE REASON for a CD to be shipped with debilitating software that makes it incompatible with various computers, jukebox software, and MP3 players.

Virgin Records should hang their head in shame for ruining a terrific disk. If you can find a non-protected version of the disk, or if you don't ever plan on putting it into a computer, then I recommend it. It rocks.

"Random Order" Consistently Impresses.......2005-10-19

As a former member of a band called MNQNN, and former bouncy pop girl, you'd be surprised to hear that Juliet's solo debut is stylishly edgy and contains almost no girly fluffiness. 25 years old, Juliet writes her own music and runs the show. There's a sexiness about her: a mysterious quality that's endearing to men and intriguing to women. With a dark pixy haircut, tattoos, deep eyes and intense disposition, this woman is poised for stardom.

"Random Order" is simply brilliant: it's neither overproduced nor neglected. The general tone of the entire album is something along the lines of alternative electro-pop. Portions of it may remind some of Madonna's "Music" album. The difference between Madonna and Juliet however, is the stunning vocal tone Juliet possesses: her alto voice is thick and rich, slick and mature. She shows versatility, singing with gusto and brassiness in one song and then transitioning into a lovely soothing whisper for the next tune. Most of the tracks on "Random Order" settle easily into the dance category, though the few slower tunes are just as enjoyable as Juliet successfully takes a more sensitive approach. The entire album package is wonderfully designed. Looking at the song titles, one may notice that many of the letters have been substituted with numbers, hence the album title "Random Order". It's a catchy concept and extremely clever.

"AU": The opening track for the album begins with a distorted and harsh bass, quickly joined by Juliet's sneaky vocals. Right off the bat, it's obvious Juliet likes to use instrumental loops, but something about her style (something about her approach) makes her music easy to swallow and even easier to enjoy. As the second chorus begins, Juliet's vocals are layered on thick, singing with ferocity and intention. The lyrics are smart and fun. The drums toward the end of the tune are invigorating. Little subtle additions scattered throughout the song make it interesting and fresh: Juliet's vocals are occasionally warped, and other guitar sounds accompany her as she sings in the chorus. This is a fantastic opener, and sets the tone for the rest of "Random Order" extremely well. 5/5

"Avalon": The longest track on the album, "Avalon" is the track most fans rave about. It's the most well known song of Juliet's, and for good reason. Though it's repetitive, it's entirely haunting and sexy. A club favorite, I enjoy this song mostly for the ethereal vocals and rich chords in the background. Juliet layers instruments slowly, adding more percussion as the minutes go by and later, a piano melody. The progression of this song is so subtle one may not notice it until close to the very end of the track. The editing of this song is pure magic; it hypnotizes the listener. Gentle sweep sounds add to the already otherworldly feel. When I initially purchased "Random Order", this was my favorite track. 5/5

"Nu Taboo": Here's where we get a taste of Juliet's harsher side. There are elements in this song that remind me of classic 80's dance music, but I love it! The steady drumbeats and distorted electronic sounds are the perfect compliment to Juliet's bluntly honest lyrics. There's a catchy rhythm pattern in this song: I can't really describe it, but it adds a bit of uncertainty. Generally a slower song in tempo, it doesn't lack in intensity, and has a sexy vibe. I particularly enjoyed the distortion of Juliet's vocals. 5/5

"Ride The Pain": Already another fan favorite, Juliet's play on words in this song is fantastic. It's definitely a dance tune, with the now-familiar blend of steady drumbeats and distorted electronic blips and bleeps. However, Juliet has successfully taken this formula and added new elements to bring a fresh sound to the listeners' ears. Again, I was amazed that with so few instruments included, Juliet was able to make such a bold impression. Standout moments are the bridge portion, and the bass throughout the song is fun and very effective: the whole song is fun! This song could take on several meanings, but with lyrics like these, you decide: `rock the pain into the pleasure: don't stop now with the pressure.' 5/5

"Neverland": One might think that this is a ballad, but in fact this song is somewhere between a pounding dance track and relaxing summer song. Initially, I wasn't particularly impressed with it. But its subtleties are what hooked me. Again, Juliet has done a wonderful job piecing a song together. Her lyrics, as always, are enjoyable and intuitive. In fact, listening to this, it came to my attention that her lyrics are ingeniously honest: thoughts and things that happen all the time, but you never really think about. This makes her even more accessible to the average listener. 4/5

"Puppet": In comparison to "Nu Taboo", this song is much more rock than anything else on "Random Order". Sexy and harsh, I absolutely love this song. The percussion throughout is syncopated and addicting, and a playful harpsichord jumps up and down arpeggios. The execution of "Puppet" is impressive: every instrument is perfectly edited. Juliet's vocals are confident and brassy. Listening to this would make any woman feel sexy and bold, and make any man fall to his knees. It's repetitive, but extremely fun and empowering. 5/5

"On The Dancefloor": As the name suggests, this is a very danceable tune. Given the fact that it is so catchy and fun, it would probably make a great remix single. Juliet's lyrics never fail to impress and inspire. Particularly inviting are the warm backing chords throughout this song. Not meant to be a serious tune or emotionally moving, it's a very exciting and happy track nonetheless. The catchiness here is undeniable, and Juliet's vocals are incredibly infectious! 4/5

"Waiting": One of the few ballads on "Random Order", this track verifies that Juliet has plenty of soul and depth. She sounds almost entirely different in tone, and her soft vocals convey innocence and hurt. The guitar is thoughtful, and perfectly compliments Juliet's mood. This song would be right at home on a television show or in a movie: it has that enchanting and lucid quality, and is very relaxing. If you're in a bit of a dark mood, I wouldn't suggest listening to it, as it is very heartbreaking. However, it offers its own comfort and reassurance. 5/5

"New Shoes": In every way, this song impresses. When I first heard it, my initial reaction was simply `wow': it's subdued, mysterious, sexy, sparkly, dark and deep all at once. The delicate balance of the music box, guitars, wispy backing vocals and intense string arrangement (heard in the bridge) is gorgeous. Juliet's lyrics are extremely clever: `hold on to let go, play yes to say no'. Her pain and uncertainty are obvious here, and I love that she sings quietly and loud in the same track. This is easily the most dynamic and innovative song on "Random Order"; it switches gears many times. 5/5

"Would You Mind": Leaning more toward the dance genre again, "Would You Mind" gets its strength from all the subtle changes in sound and beat. Instruments are warped, slightly sped up or slowed down, and occasionally manipulated so much that they seem to disappear completely. The driving force instrumentally is the insanely catchy bass arrangement. Juliet's vocals are husky and dark, certain and confident. 5/5

"Untied": The last ballad to appear on the album, it reminds of something Bjork might do. There's no percussion. The only instruments heard under Juliet's quietly sung vocals are light electronic beeps and arpeggios. There's something entrancing and charming about this track, though it never really reaches an emotionally climactic moment. However, it is very well done and I applaud Juliet for daring to take such a risky stylistic route. One gets the feeling that Juliet is searching for something, but content that she can't find it. 4/5

"Pot of Gold": Slower and bit more subdued than previous tracks, the closing tune for "Random Order" is a nice conclusion. Singing soulfully, Juliet reassures the listener that she's doing ok on her own, and that she's `found her pot of gold'. Stylistically, this song doesn't move quite as much and retains a quiet and relaxing groove. I was never particularly impressed with this tune, though it's still done well and I sometimes find myself repeating it. Inspiring and sunny, this sounds like something you could listen to on a lazy day at the beach. 4/5

I bought this album out on a whim after I saw it on the rack. It's easily one of the best albums I've purchased in a long while, and I can never listen to it just once: I always repeat it a second time. As impressive as "Random Order" is, Juliet still has plenty of room to grow, and with her wide array of styles and abilities, she's sure to succeed. Even with a consistent style, this debut has a little something for everyone. Whether it's lounging music, thumping dance tracks, entrancing ambience atmospheres or slinky rock you seek, I can assure you that there is at least one song here you'll enjoy.

Thin White Duke Strikes Back...with JULIET! Electro-rock pop!!.......2005-10-08

For all the reviews ragging on the CD specs & technical aspects (i.e. it won't play on ipods), let's try to stick to reviewing THE MUSIC, ok?! I've been waiting for Juliet's anticipated debut for months now - ever since I heard that Stuart Price (aka Thin White Duke aka Zoot Woman aka Jacques Lu Cont aka Les Rhythmes Digitales!) was gonna produced the whole album - well, save for a track or two by the equally talented Guy Sigsworth. Simply put: this is one of the BEST albums of the year, if not one of the most promising debuts in quite a loooong time! From addictive techno-pop to propulsive tech-house to French acoustic downtempo, Juliet covers it all with style, grace, and aplomb, not to mention a nice bit of mystery and EDGE missing from 90% of today's pop-pablum pin-up girls. With Price behind the mix board, the sound is sterling and sonic - actually, this is probably exactly what MADONNA's next album is gonna sound like?! - as Price is also producing THAT future gem as well. Juliet deserves to be a big, big star - sure she's got the looks, but she's crucially also got the songwiting chops and the distinctive pipes (Goldfrapp by way of Imogen Heap) to pull it off. With the opener AU, RIDE THE PAIN, and more this is brilliant stuff - actually the first single, AVALON, never quite caught my fancy. I wanted to like it, but grew bored of it rather quickly - it's the least favorite track here, which is really sayin' something. RANDOM ORDER is no random accident - it's the kind of solid, consistent, and endlessly inventive CD that you'll be returning to years from now.

Great album ruined by the industry.......2005-10-01

First off, this is a great dance album. I had been looking forward this record since "avalon" was released as a single on XM radio. That aside...

I listen to CD's in the car, and mp3's at home. Why I can't put these tracks in mp3 format on my computer using iTunes or MusicMatch is beyond me. I paid for the disc, therefore i've paid to listen to these tracks whereever and whenever i want. Dance music sure is great at the gym, but I don't carry around a bulky CD player when i run. Too bad iPod users, WMA format only. Good music, but certainly a bummer for the artist and her listeners (excuse me, customers).

Random Hearts: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Average customer rating:

Two Thumbs Up
The original "midnight music" score.
Not much better than the movie
Random Hearts trailer music
PLAY THIS AT YOUR NEXT COCKTAIL PARTY!!!!!

Random Hearts: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Dave Grusin
Manufacturer: Sony
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Customer Reviews:

Two Thumbs Up.......2003-04-16

I'm just speechless. I'm floored. All I'll say is this: If you like listening to jazz, or anything soft as you sip on delicious wine infront of the fire place, then this is the album to invest in. It's easy and light listening. Very mellow, and peaceful. I won't recommend that one listen to this album if one is depress. However, if you are and this album happens to be in your cd player, track No.4 and No.9 are great up-tempo,merengue songs to lift the spirits.

The original "midnight music" score........2003-03-08

I have most of Mr. Grusin's cd's and this is undoubtedly one of my favorites ("Two for the Road"-Mancini is the other). Regardless of how you did or did not like the movie, I think the music is terrific. The score also was uniquely suited to the film. Watch the movie without paying attention to the music and you find you can't ignore the extra layers Mr. Grusin added. I also love his ability to write great latin jazz as in "Playa Del Sul" and Aqui En Miami". I'm married to a jazz musician, daughter of another and mother to two more. We think this is NOT elevator music. This is not a hot jazz album with lots of improvisation, but a a great jazz score. Mr. Grusin continues Msncini's tradition of using the best of jazz in scores. I am grateful for his talent.

Not much better than the movie.......2003-01-06

I listened to the CD a few times over a period of several weeks and was enjoying it. Yes, it was background music, yes, it was a bit repetitious, but it was ok as stand-alone music.

I decided to review it and started listening to it a bit more often. Then, a funny thing happened. The more I listened to it, the less I liked it. Generally, over time, I will grow to like CD's more. The musical version of "familiarity breeds contempt" almost never happens to me. However, it did this time, and so I began to sort out the reasons why.

1. It's really muzak masquerading as jazz. There's some improvisation, but not really a whole lot. Considering the people making the music, it's remarkably superficial. There is no impetus to the music - the parts in the quartet were not only sparse but rather lukewarm as well. The Cuban music has all the right rhythms and tempos but still something is missing upon repeated listenings. On balance, the CD literally is background music. Plus, it's very repetitious. Perhaps repetitious superficiality is appropriate to enhance a movie, but not as a stand alone recording, and that is how I am evaluating this CD.

2. Very short pieces and durations - 16 pieces, less than 51 minutes total. I like musicians to stretch out when possible, particularly on ballads.

3. The performances of the quartet, the vocalists and the Cuban band are very disjoint in style and each needs to be more fully explored.

4. Terrance Blanchard, Arturo Sandoval and the other name musicians have all performed better in other settings.

However, the vocal cuts are adequate and the instrumental music can be tolerable if the CD is not listened to frequently. That is why I'm going to keep this CD for awhile. Still, it's a disappointment.

Random Hearts trailer music.......2002-06-09

Does anyone know what the music is in the 'Random Hearts' trailer
?

PLAY THIS AT YOUR NEXT COCKTAIL PARTY!!!!!.......2001-08-07

I saw the movie & HAD TO HAVE the soundtrack!!! Dave Grusin is GENIUS!!! What a classy, jazzy, mysterious soundtrack Dave concocted for this WONDERFUL movie!!! Besides evoking memories of a beautiful & exciting film, this music puts you in instant 'cocktail party mode' with its fabulous mix of classic jazz, Miami-jazz, along with 'The Folks Who Live on the Hill' by the one & only dynamo Diana Krall!!! Dave Grusin has done so many amazing soundtrack scores - but THIS ONE is my favorite of all!!! Quick!!!! Where's the martini shaker???!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Power Blues

Liquor Store Legend
Howard Glazer
Manufacturer: Random Chance
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MEYJCO
Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

Liquor Store Legend
Let's Go For A Ride
Broken Down Hotel Blues
Wonder Why
Hanging By A Thread
Burning Ain't No Fun
Got To Get Going
Take Me Baby
Power
Gas Pump Blues
Walking In The Rain
Bar Fly Boogie
Next Train Out

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Power Blues.......2007-03-24

I really love Howard's Brown Paper Bag album, but Liquor Store Legend is even better. The production is very good and Howard's guitar smokes throughout. There a couple of rockers on this album, but Howard always plays them with a blues feel. This is unlike some of todays blues guitarist who to me play rock rather than blues.

The slow blues Wonder Why is great and the accoustic numbers Got To Get It Going and Next Train Out compliment it.

The guitar solo's in Power and Walking In The Rain leap out at you and I defy anyone who says they can keep still when listening to Lets Go For A Ride, Hanging By A Thread, and Take Me Baby.

This is a very good album by an excellent musician who has a genuine love performing blues.

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Only for hard-core collectors.
Random 1-8 Japanese EP

Random 1-8
Muse
Manufacturer: Avex Trax
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000050YOE
Release Date: 2000-10-04

Tracks:

Host
Coma
Pink Ego Box
Forced In
Agitated
Yes Please
Fillip [Live]
Do We Need This? [Live]

Album Description

Japanese-only Tour E.P. from this British Alternative trio, originally released in 2000. Random 1-8 is an eight track B-side collection containing cuts taken from the numerous UK singles pulled from their debut album Showbiz. Already a massive success in Europe, Muse were just making inroads in the U.S. and Japan when this compilation was first released. Now that all these singles are long-deleted, this remains the best place to find all of these classic B-sides including 'Host', 'Coma', 'Pink Ego Box', 'Forced In', 'Agitated', 'Yes Please', ' Fillip' (Live) and 'Do We Need This' (Live). The booklet includes lyrics to all tracks along with completely exclusive artwork and rare tour photos. Maximum 10.

Album Details

Japanese Exclusive Compilation of Rare Tracks from the Progressive Alternative Trio that Originally Appeared in 2000. Includes Eight Single B-sides (2 of them Live Recordings) that Are Now Only Available on this Disc. Includes Complete Lyrics in English and Japanese as Well as Photos of the Band on the Road.

Customer Reviews:

Only for hard-core collectors........2006-07-06

A very so-and-so collection! Host, Forced In and Do We Need This are all great B-side tracks (Do We Need This is here featured in a rare live version), and also Filip, one of the greatest tracks off Showbiz, is included in a rare live version. That's the good stuff.

On the other hand, Pink Ego Box, Coma, Yes Please and Agitated (this is the rare studio version) are rather dull B-sides, mediocre at the best. And the remixes of Sunburn are even worse, because these with great certainty will have no appeal what-so-ever for common Muse-fans.

All in all, this is not worth the price. Collectors will wanna buy this for the rare studio version of Agitated and the live versions of Filip and Do We Need This, but others would be better off to go collect the host (no pun intended) of different singles from the Showbiz era featuring some good and several not-so-good B-sides. Also, Hoolabaloo will offer a taste of what this record has to offer, with Forced In, Yes Please and the more common live version of Agitated.

Random 1-8 Japanese EP.......2001-12-08

First, This CD is not enhanced even though it says so!
This is a good compilation of early b-sides and unreleased tracks. It has two live track recorded in Amsterdam, wich are amazing & there are three hidden tracks wich are various mixes of Sunburn. The material on this CD is a lot different from there album, but is great. This CD is well worth getting. A bit expensive though, Don't you think?

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JETHRO TULL is my favorite but:
This is not your fathers Aqualung
Aqualung Live
Then and Again...Again...and Again...and Again!
Something to listen to while sitting on a very different park bench

Aqualung Live
Jethro Tull
Manufacturer: Random Music UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AD1XUI
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

Aqualung
Crosseyed Mary
Cheap Day Return
Mother Goose
Wond'ring Aloud
Up to Me
My God
Hymn 43
Slipstream
Locomotive Breath
Wind-Up
Riffs -- Another Monkey
Recording the Original
Choosing My Words with Care
Hummmmmm 43
Different Kettle of Very Different Fish
But Is It Any Good?

Album Description

When Tull leader Ian Anderson was offered the chance to re-record the album by US radio station XM he and the band took to the task with relish. This recording, which includes the Tull signature tune 'Locomotive Breath' also features exclusive insights into this and the original recording from Ian and Martin Barre, the guitarist who played on the original also. This is a must have for all Tull fans and the first 5,000 copies will be numbered, enhancing their collectability.The band will be donating all their royalties from this release to help a number of charities for the homeless. Random. 2005.

Album Details

A Classic Album Re-recorded Live at Us Radio Station Xm in Washington November 2004. The First 5,000 Copies Will Be Numbered.

Customer Reviews:

JETHRO TULL is my favorite but:.......2007-01-03

I was not too happy with the sound quality of the CD

This is not your fathers Aqualung.......2006-06-01

I bought this in the middle of a cross country trip with my daughter and only got to give it one cursory listen in between Ashanti and whatever the other stuff was she was listening to. When I got home it sat on my shelf for several weeks until I finally got it out last week. Verdict-surprisingly good if you can forget the original.

The sound is much more like Thick As A Brick than the original disc. Martin Barre still plays excellent electric guitar, but several of the songs are much more acoustic driven. This is most notable on Hymn 43 which was always a personal favorite. This adds depth to songs like the title track. Locommotive Breath is excellent and Wind Up finishes it beautifully.

The additional stories and discussion have been moved to the end of the disc and cast some light on the discussions we had about Tull and religion 35 years ago as well as the making of the record itself.

Highly recommend this disc, if you think you can accept it for what it is

Aqualung Live.......2006-03-28

I'm a major Anderson fan since the beginning and have always respected his abilities to entertain. I've also learned you can never go backwards. Don't buy this. His voice is shot. The music is excellent as it drags him along. If you need to donate to the homeless, do it on your own.
This is the first review I've written, I hate being ripped off.

Then and Again...Again...and Again...and Again!.......2006-02-14

If you are like me (haven't been able to get enough Jethro Tull since I was about 15...Aqualung era) this album is a must to add to your Tull collection. I was not so fortunate as to attend the recent concert where this was given away...however I got MINE right here at good ole amazon.com! I've hardly stopped listening to it!

Some folks are overly conservative when it comes to their favorite tunes having to conform to the original sound...if you fall into that category you may have a little difficulty with a few of the songs...like our friend whose review you see a few posts back. Quite honestly...I thought the little folksy twist added to the beginning of Hymn 43 was very delightful and quite Tullish. I will not do a review of each song because I don't wish to taint your own first impressions...but I will say this is certainly worth having.

And for those of you who seem to have a great knack for being critical of IA's singing...you can only hope that you, too, would be able to continue to rock and roll when everyone else thinks you are too old! GO IAN!

LC

Something to listen to while sitting on a very different park bench.......2006-02-01

Let me get this through to you as soon as possible; This is not your (insert relative here)'s Aqualung LP. This is not your Aqualung CD. If you really must know, this is more like Living with the Past, but featuring only the songs from Aqualung and a few commentaries.

1. AQUALUNG - 8/10 Above average, but just that. I prefer the studio version to this one.
2. CROSS-EYED MARY - 9/10 I especially enjoyed the flautistry in this track, though the vocals aren't the best, yet it's not bad enough to make you wish to stick a pike in your ear.
3. CHEAP DAY RETURN - 9/10 On par with the original. Here the vocals are actually not a major detriment to the material.
4. MOTHER GOOSE - 8.5/10 Above average, but not up to par with the studio version.
5. WOND'RING ALOUD - 10/10 This is an excellent version, especially if you enjoy the track, as I do.
6. UP TO ME - 8/10 Nowhere near up ti par with the original; the vocals kind of foul this one up.
7. MY GOD - 7.5/10 The first few times, I kind of lost interest in this one; it was never one of my favorites. However, I prefer the Nothing is Easy or studio version of this song to this one. I guess you have to listen to it many times before you start to really appreciate it.
8. HYMN 43 - 6/10 Here, the album starts to slump. Ian mentions that it was amended; indeed, it was, but not for the better here. I preferred the studio version to this, by far.
9. SLIPSTREAM - 9/10 This an excellent version of one of the most excellent songs that are shorter than two minutes on the original album. "Sounds almost the same as the original, doesn't it?" asks Ian; indeed, I have to agree, it does sound mostly the same.
10. LOCOMOTIVE BREATH - 10/10 Locomotive Breath has always been an excellent song, and this is a most excellent live version; I prefer the Bursting Out live version a little more, but this is still the high point of the actual music.
11. WIND UP - 8/10 A very good live version, but it's a bit different than the original version (if I remember the original correctly, I haven't listened to it in a while)

OVERALL: 8.5/10 Above average, but definitely far from perfect.

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Snakes Crawls at Night
Chief Schabutti Gilliame
Manufacturer: Random Chance
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001CCXZM
Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

Come To Me Baby
Too Many Years
No More Doggin'
Happy With You Baby
Sugar Daddy
Big Legged Emma
Lie To Me
Snakes Crawls At Night
Willie Brown Blues
Lowdown Dirty Shame

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Modern Jazz Piano Trio That Shines
Don Pullen's Ups and Downs
Melodic Mayhem

Random Thoughts
Don Pullen
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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West Coast: 1945-1949

ASIN: B000005HG0
Release Date: 1990-07-16

Tracks:

Andre's Ups and Downs
Random Thoughts
Indio Gitano
Dancer
African American Youth
626 Farefocks
Ode to Life

Customer Reviews:

Modern Jazz Piano Trio That Shines.......2004-04-26

I love Don Pullen's inside/outside playing here, his melodicism, and percussive effects. He certainly wasn't a relic; he was contemporary and had his own style. For all adventurous jazz fans (I bet the Bad Plus crowd might like this and the new listeners coming from the punk to energy jazz people). Anyway, it is just terrific. Too bad Don Pullen is gone, but he left some fine music, including his work with Charles Mingus on Mingus Moves, Changes One and Changes Two. Pick it up when you can find it, the Mingus stuff is currently in stock. Thanks, Mr. Pullen, for making the music that lasts.

Don Pullen's Ups and Downs.......2004-02-22

Don Pullen recorded two trio dates -- this album and "New Beginnings" -- both of which were recorded on Blue Note and now are out of print following his untimely death. This is a shame, because Pullen's music was great stuff, and his playing really shined in his trio outings.

"Random Abstract" was the second of the two trio dates, recorded in 1990 with accompaniests James Genus (bass) and Lewis Nash (drums) -- both novices compared to Gary Peacock and Tony Williams, assembled for the "New Beginnings" in 1989. But this doesn't detract from the music one bit, and if anything just puts Pullen a little bit more in the limelight. The album starts with "Andre's Ups and Downs" -- aptly named since Pullen starts with a vamp that soon escalates into his trademark rolling runs up and down the keyboard. "Indio Gitano" starts out as more of a ballad, but also builds into characteristic Pullen treatment. However, both "The Dancer" and "Ode to Life" are genuine straight ahead ballads -- the latter a haunting, elegiac solo piece to finish out the album (and one that he later reworked with his African Brazilian Connection). "Endangered Species: African American Youth" is the most outside piece, with a recurrent percussive attack theme and lots of Cecil Taylor-like frenzied romps. The album tracks are:

1. Andre's Ups and Downs
2. Random Thoughts
3. Indio Gitano
4. Dancer (for Diane McIntyre)
5. African American Youth
6. 626 Fairfax
7. Ode to Life (for Maurice Quesnell)

Once again, it is a shame that Pullen isn't among the living and that he is best known for his latter-day work with his African-Brazilian Connection, because he is at his best here and in "New Beginnings" in the trio format (and with the George Adams-Don Pullen quartet). These albums are highly recommended and worth finding.

Melodic Mayhem.......2002-01-03

I was lucky enough to find this hard to get CD in a store not noted for its stock of avant-garde jazz. It is very listenable, melodic and accessible with occasional percussive eruptions. Don Pullen can also play hauntingly beautiful ballads - 'Ode to Life' is one of the best ever written in my opinion.

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Mental Strain at Dawn: A Modern Portrait of Louis Armstrong
David Murray , and Doc Cheatham
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