The Revival

Track Listings
1. Feels Good
2. All the Way
3. Oakland Stroke - Tony! Toni! Toné!, Vanessa Williams
4. Blues
5. Let's Have a Good Time
6. It Never Rains in Southern California
7. Whatever You Want
8. I Care
9. Sky's the Limit
10. All My Love
11. Don't Talk About Me
12. Skin Tight
13. Jo-Jo
14. Those Were the Days

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The Revival

The Revival
Icky Thump
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • An album for anyone
  • 2nd best in a great run so far
  • Surprisingly Good
  • Best White Stripes yet
  • Not a favorite
 Icky Thump
The White Stripes
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B000OYC3J8
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

  1. Icky Thump
  2. You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do As You're Told)
  3. 300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues
  4. Conquest
  5. Bone Broke
  6. Prickly Thorn, But Sweetly Worn
  7. St. Andrew (This Battle Is In The Air)
  8. Little Cream Soda
  9. Rag And Bone
  10. I'm Slowly Turning Into You
  11. A Martyr For My Love For You
  12. Catch Hell Blues
  13. Effect and Cause

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Bagpipes, a song written as the soundtrack to a Michel Gondry music video, Patti Page's musical shadow, and Jack and Meg co-narrating a scavenger's rummages: It must be time for Icky Thump, the many-flavored riposte to 2006's Get Behind Me Satan. The duo starts big with the title track--Jack's fast-tumbling, falsetto-tinged lyrics jagging on hyper keyboard-sounding segues and Meg's pounding drums. They rarely shy from an idea, invoking acoustic Bob Dylan to frame "300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues," but interjecting a series of distortion-laden guitar paroxysms for good measure. The end of Icky, on "Effect and Cause," is where Jack's trademark vocal warble and spare, quick acoustic strums meet Meg's single-minded beats. Everywhere on Icky giant riffs leap and shout, with Flamenco horns and those eerie bagpipes and rhythmic shifts and Jack's impatient vocal kinetics, marking new territories even as the White Stripes again populate them with vintage ideas. --Andrew Bartlett

Album Description

The White Stripes are back with the most bombastic album they've ever produced! While revealing the band's roots in American folk music, Icky Thump is an explosive, revolutionary assault that brings together garage rock, every blues style of the past 100 years, nouveau, and flamenco. This is truly a modern rock and roll masterpiece!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An album for anyone.......2007-08-06

This is my first White Stripes album. I love it! It amazes me that just two musicians can make something that sounds so good. This album puts a smile on my face. I highly recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars 2nd best in a great run so far.......2007-08-04

next to de stijl this is one of my favorites. i see more growth in the band than i did with the previous, get behind me satan. at least, a form which teases my ear. play it, let me know what you think.

4 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Good.......2007-08-03

I am a boomer who usually sticks to Van Morrison, Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, the Band, Dylan etc. I had heard a great deal about White Stripes. I tried this CD, and I really like it. It is interesting and different in many ways, but each song is good; each song catches your ear. Some reviewers thought bagpipes or other sounds were a bit of a joke, but I think each song works very well. (I also liked Radiohead, Hail to the Thief, in the kind of way that you know it is different, but everything is good in its own way.) I would recommend this CD to anyone of any age.

5 out of 5 stars Best White Stripes yet.......2007-08-01

This is definitely their best CD to date. I love that they have a definite style that they don't stray from, but still manage to make most songs interesting and unique. If you like the White Stripes, this is a must have.

2 out of 5 stars Not a favorite.......2007-08-01

I really wanted to like this. Jack's fine. Meg needs more practice. Good vocals, better guitar, but very poor percussion/rhythm. I find myself skipping forward a lot, and then ejecting within minutes.
Chronicle, Vol. 1: The 20 Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • My sort of music
  • CCR
  • great stuff
  • Gets me going in the morning
  • Soundtrack of an era
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Creedence Clearwater Revival
Manufacturer: Fantasy
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ASIN: B000000XB9
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Susie Q
  2. I Put A Spell On You
  3. Proud Mary
  4. Bad Moon Rising
  5. Lodi
  6. Green River
  7. Commotion
  8. Down On The Corner
  9. Fortunate Son
  10. Travelin' Band
  11. Who'll Stop The Rain
  12. Up Around The Bend
  13. Run Through The Jungle
  14. Lookin' Out My Back Door
  15. Long As I Can See The Light
  16. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  17. Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
  18. Hey Tonight
  19. Sweet Hitch-Hiker
  20. Someday Never Comes

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Few bands of the 1960s retained as much a sense of the roots of rock and roll as did Creedence Clearwater Revival. Their music is rife with country, rockabilly, and R&B influences, a combination that produced several hit singles--most of which are present on this collection. These include "I Heard It through the Grapevine," "Lodi," "Up Around the B ," "Who'll Stop the Rain," and of course "Bad Moon Rising." This is an excellent greatest-hits collection, and a perfect introduction to the music of a band that has been enduringly influential. --Genevieve Williams

Album Description

Recorded 1968-1970 and includes 'Susie Q', 'I Put a Spell on You', 'Proud Mary', 'Bad Moon Rising', 'Lodi', 'Green River', 'Commotion', 'Down on the Corner', 'Fortunate Son', 'Travelin' Band', 'Who'll Stop the Rain', 'Up Around the Bend', 'Run Through the Jungle', 'Lookin' Out My Back Door', 'Long as I Can See the Light', 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine', 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain?', 'Hey Tonight', 'Sweet Hitch-Hiker' & 'Someday Never Comes'. Fantasy label. 1991.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My sort of music .......2007-07-12

As Im in my sixties you might think Im to old, but this is my sort of music.I reckon " john fogerty " is a great singer. Just listen to find out. Hope you like it the same as I do.

4 out of 5 stars CCR.......2007-06-28

An excellent greatist hits CD, I used a handful of songs to burn a CD with other related style of music.

5 out of 5 stars great stuff.......2007-06-27

listening to this CD makes you realize how great john fogerty was back in the day. great songs, great sound.

5 out of 5 stars Gets me going in the morning.......2007-06-27

I've been listening to this CD for 2 weeks in my car on the way to work.

5 out of 5 stars Soundtrack of an era.......2007-06-15

This is an excellent compilation of CCR's tunes from the late 60s, early 70s. There's a reason why Credence tunes kept popping up in movies and commercials. It's great music and evocative of the era from which it comes. No need for me to review the individual tunes; anybody with a radio has head most of them. A must-have for any music fan.
Paper Walls
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Breakthrough in Yellowcard history
  • From Beginning to End.
  • Simply Amazing
  • Another Great Album!
  • a great album
 Paper Walls
Yellowcard
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000R7I2U6
Release Date: 2007-07-17

Tracks:

  1. The Takedown
  2. Fighting
  3. Shrink the World
  4. Keeper
  5. Light Up the Sky
  6. Shadows and Regrets
  7. Five Becomes Four
  8. Afraid
  9. Date Line (I Am Gone)
  10. Dear Bobbie
  11. You and Me and One Spotlight
  12. Cut Me, Mick
  13. Paper Walls

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Add Yellowcard to that very short list of spirited pop-punk acts that made the transition from an indie to a major label and got better in the process. The SoCal by way of Florida band's brand of strident, post-emo pop has only improved with each release, even as their sound grew more anthemic and radio-friendly (and reached double platinum status). Their first album since founding guitarist Ben Harper split the group, Paper Walls has been described by the band themselves as a sort of group therapy attempt, an effort to "tear down obstacles and heal old scars" amongst the five members. Unsurprisingly, the lyrics are direct and honest, while they've broadened their sonic palette to allow a tad more dissonance in with their urgent and propulsive pop-punk. The songs "Shadows and Regrets," "Paper Walls" and "Five Become Four" mix thoughtful lyrics with a sped-up, catchy violin in a way that's both "mature" and the ideal soundtrack to your next extreme sports adventure. --Mike McGonigal

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The album title Paper Walls comes from the song of the same name, which begins "Let's burn a hole so we can climb out of these paper walls in this empty house." It's a reference to the barriers that built up between the band members over the years and everyone's desire to tear down the obstacles and heal old scars.

"If you really love each other as much as we do, you want to knock those walls down and get back to the place where you enjoy being with each other and making music together," says Key. "The song is basically saying let's get back out there and remember why this is important to us, why we love being on stage and why we love making records."

Album opener "The Takedown" starts with a shot - an indelible guitar hook and ferocious drums charge forth as Yellowcard's trademark mix of airtight vocal harmonies, entwined guitar lines and flourishes of violin crackle with energy. "Fighting" brings together the band's many strengths - tight, melodic, propulsive riffs gather steam before launching into an epic, undeniable chorus. And bruised but beautiful lead single "Light Up the Sky" has an even more massive payoff, its refrain won't leave your head in this lifetime, but allows for some ringing dissonance beneath it all.

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Breakthrough in Yellowcard history.......2007-07-28

"Paper Walls" is an excellent album which brings to light all of the great aspects that Yellowcard has to offer. Combining the deeper alternative sound that was established in last year's "Lights and Sounds" along with the pop punk sounds of albums such as "Ocean Avenue" and "One For the Kids", "Paper Walls" offers it's listener a great amount of variety and quality, and every second of this album is worth listening to.

5 out of 5 stars From Beginning to End........2007-07-27

In Yellowcard's Paper Walls a new guitarist is introduced. His ability and taste to play heavier than the previous guitar player enables leader singer Ryan Key to bear it all out in his voice. Seen in the song the album is based off of "Paper Walls." I am trying to to come off as biased due to my high interest in Yellowcard. However, their songs such as Keeper, Light Up the Sky, Five Becomes Four, Afraid, Dear Bobbie, You and Me and One Spotlight, and Paper Walls make this album well worth the purchase.

5 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing.......2007-07-22

This is Yellowcard at their best, the CD is jam packed with songs that could all be radio hits. "Shrink the World" in my opinion is the best track on the album, along with "Light up the sky". Though really the entire album is note worthy. I actually bought this CD twice (one was for an autograph)! If you loved Ocean Avenue, you'll love this album. This is the most solid album I've had in years.

5 out of 5 stars Another Great Album!.......2007-07-22

Another great one from Yellowcard... Not only with great upbeat songs but a sweet ballet.

5 out of 5 stars a great album.......2007-07-19

I am a huge ocean avenue and hated lights and sounds but when I saw this in the store I bought it hoping that they snapped out of the whiney emo punk sound that they tried out. I am glad I purchased it.
I like all the songs on this album except for a track where there is this old man talking through it, he sounds like he is under water. It was like a musical version of the notebook. But besides the talking it is a very good song.

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The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The penultimate collection!
  • Not much extra
  • The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary
  • Pure Folk
  • Excellent for country song lovers
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Peter Paul & Mary
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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ASIN: B0009YA39U
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

  1. Early In The Morning
  2. 500 Miles
  3. Lemon Tree
  4. If I Had A Hammer (Single Version)
  5. Where Have All The Flowers Gone
  6. Puff, The Magic Dragon
  7. The Cruel War
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  11. Dont Think Twice, Its All Right
  12. For Lovin Me
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  14. The Times They Are A Changin (Live)
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  18. Too Much Of Nothing
  19. The Great Mandala (The Wheel Of Life)
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  21. El Salvador
  22. Wedding Song (There Is Love) - Noel Paul Stookey
  23. Follow Me - Mary Travers
  24. Weave Me the Sunshine - Peter Yarrow
  25. Dont Laugh At Me

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One of the most enduring acts in American music, Peter Paul And Mary both defined and transcended the 1960s folk revival. The trio's passionate commitment to peace and social justice made them the conscience of an era as they soulfully communicated political concerns through music in an unprecedented way. At the same time that they reached millions with their social message, they acheived phenomenal mass popularity.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The penultimate collection!.......2007-07-31

This is truly the penultimate collection of songs by Peter, Paul & Mary. Having grown up listening to their music, I can safely say that this is the album that you'll ever need to appreciate the beautiful melodies and breathtaking songs of this well loved American trio. All the songs that made them who they are are here and my personal fave is the wedding song that is so moving. Get this CD while you can and forget all the other best of collections out there, this is the one you really need!

3 out of 5 stars Not much extra.......2007-07-27

Their 10 Years album had most of the great songs already. This album doesn't add that much more.

5 out of 5 stars The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary.......2007-07-27

We loved the CD. It was a wonderful collection exactly what we were looking for. The shipment came quickly and the price was great!

5 out of 5 stars Pure Folk.......2007-07-21

Loved this CD. I grew up listening to this group and they sound wonderful on this record. "I Dig Rock and Roll Music" and others make this a great listen. Mellow out with P, P, & M.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent for country song lovers.......2007-07-05

Songs are of high standard. However, the quality of the CD is substandard to the ears of an audiophile fan. Background of the recordings has a bit of noise, not absolutely clear. Overall, a good CD for a sunny day.

Underclass Hero
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Best of Sum 41
  • Great album
  • Good album but for one thing
  • They did well
  • Starts with a bang, ends with a whimper
 Underclass Hero
Sum 41
Manufacturer: Island
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ASIN: B000RIHBIE
Release Date: 2007-07-24

Tracks:

  1. Underclass Hero
  2. Walking Disaster
  3. Speak Of The Devil
  4. Dear Father
  5. Count Your Last Blessings
  6. Ma Poubelle
  7. March Of The Dogs
  8. The Jester
  9. With Me
  10. Pull The Curtain
  11. King Of Contradiction
  12. Best Of Me
  13. Confusion And Frustration In Modern Times
  14. So Long Goodbye

Album Description

Underclass Hero marks a step in a bold new direction for the group, whose three full length album's, 2001's All Killer, No Filler, 2002's, Does this Look Infected and 2004 Chuck have sold over 7 million units worldwide. 'You Can't help buy grow a little', says Whibley about the band's musical and lyrical maturity. 'We now see the artistic side of music. We wanted to make this the most artistic punk-rock record we could. We approach music differently now. Things now have a purpose. We care about the craft of it now.' The is Sum 41, better than ever...and this time no regrets.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best of Sum 41.......2007-08-04

I'm a big fan of Sum 41 and out of all of their albums, this is by far the best in my opinion. We do see more diversity in the bands sound and lyrics. This album definitely has a lot of political opinions, which I'm not too into, but it doesn't overwhelm the album like some bands tend to do with their political views.

Some key tracks to check out:

Walking Disaster
March of the Dogs
With Me (or Best of Me)
Confusion and Frustration in Modern Times

5 out of 5 stars Great album.......2007-08-04

If you are a pop-punk fan, then this album is for you, 5 stars all the way.

4 out of 5 stars Good album but for one thing.......2007-08-03

I like Sum 41, and have bought a few of their albums, including this one. I'm a big fan of pop punk, and these guys are good at it. This album has many catchy songs, shows a lot of diversity, and is well done.

The only reason I didn't give in 5 stars is that a few of the songs sound way to much like Bink 182 to me. This is especially true about the song 'Walking Disaster'. I am also a big Blink 182 fan. Now that they are gone, I am looking for bands that do similar music. So, Sum 41 is a great candidate. But this song, and a few others, are TOO IDENTICAL to Blink 182. Not only is the music of the same type, but the 'musical tricks' used are also exactly like Blink 182 (e.g., having line-ending vocal note drop instead of rise).

There is also some hints of Greenday (track 7), but this is done more like I'm suggesting. It 'hints' at Greenday, its not a 'copy' of Greenday and their style and methodology. I also find hints of an old band called '10 CC' at the end of track 10. Hints and homages are ok, I just have a problem with down right mimicry.

Having said this, 'Walking Disaster' is one of my favorite songs on the album. I just would have preferred if they had done it more in their OWN style (Sum 41 does have their own) instead of trying to BE Blink 182. But, like I said, the album is very good, I will continue to listen to Sum 41 and likely buy their albums, and I DID give it 4 out of 5, which is not shabby! :)

5 out of 5 stars They did well.......2007-08-01

Finally time to review this album after giving it a week of listening. Obviously, I was super stoked when this came out. Certainly one of my favorite bands, Sum 41 is on that short list of bands that got better as they got harder. Here, it isn't quite as hard as some of their other stuff, but still very enjoyable none the less. They still have the ripping fast choruses which I love. The ballad "Without you" is nothing short of amazing. I heard it was way too poppy at first but that itsn't entirely true. Sum 41 still rule the music world in my books

3 out of 5 stars Starts with a bang, ends with a whimper.......2007-07-31

This was a pretty interesting CD. Although I'm not an avid Sum 41 fan and have never purchased any of their other CD's, this one caught my interest and upon seeing it on a store shelf, I decided it was worth a buy. I wasn't wrong, it's a pretty decent CD, but not much more than that, unfortunately. While it gets off to an excellent start, by the CD's end, not only does it overstay its welcome and end up repeating itself, but it ends with some slow and tedious songs that (clearly) Sum 41 just isn't as good at. It also continues Sum 41's tendencies to borrow somewhat from other bands. Some people have pointed out similarities to Green Day's American Idiot. I, personally, don't see that comparrison at all, to me, this sounds a lot more like Blink 182's Take off Your Pants and Jacket CD. Not necessarily a problem, but obviously if you're buying this CD expecting anything particularly groundbreaking (either for this band or for rock in general,) don't bother.

The good news here is that when Sum 41 isn't attempting to do (painfully slow) love balads or slowing their tracks down with over-production or keyboards, they retain a great, fast, energetic punk rock sound that is becomming rarer and rarer in the record label industry. It's a sound that I hope this band never loses, I just hope they apply it to something a bit more original next time around.

1. Underclass Hero; 9/10. Pretty great song. Although it sounds (again) familiar to their past songs, it's a great song and easily the best on the CD. Basically completely sums up what's so great about this band. Fast, fun, energetic.

2. Waking Disaster; 7/10. Although it can easily be mistaken for a Green Day song at first, it luckily goes back to the Sum 41 formula quickly enough. Pretty good song, nice lyrics, and well-written. Overall, just a good song. Interesting.

3. Speak of the Devil; 8/10. Subject matter's a bit...lame, but a really good song with an awesome and melodic ending.

4. Dear Father; 7/10. A good song, but the lyrics seem a little too...obvious. Not the most subtle song.

5. Count Your Last Blessings; 6/10. Decent verses, but the keyboard sounds a bit off and out of place, and the refrain's also a little weak.

6. Ma Poubelle; A lame intermission sung in French. Weird. NA/10

7. March of the Dogs; 7/10. Okay, THIS is where I can see the comparrisons to Green Day's American Idiot. Still, a good song, but another case of good verses and a refrain that just doesn't really fit them.

8. The Jester; 6/10. Although it may not be the song's fault entirely, by this point in the CD, it's all starting to feel a bit familiar. But regardless, it sounds a little...weird. Not too pleasant to listen to. I know what they were going for, but I just thought it was kind of out of place.

9. With Me; 7/10. Good song with nice lyrics. Not much else to say. One of the few love songs on the CD that really works.

10. Pull the Curtain; 8/10. Great song. Again, feels a bit familiar by this point on the CD but it's still great. Piano outro's a bit unnecessary but otherwise a completely great song.

11. King of Contradiction; 8/10. Some great, fast, old school punk. Really great song. Sounds like it would have fit in on the soundtrack to the first Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Awesome.

12. Best of Me; 2/10. Sum 41 try a love balad to disasterous results. Slow, boring, long, and very tedious to listen to. Stick with what you do best, guys.

13. Confusion and Frustration in Modern Times; 5/10. Feels like this song kind of could have been cut from the CD. Doesn't do anything particularly new or anything that we haven't already heard on the CD. Not a good or bad song, just average.

14. So Long Goodbye; 1/10. Again, another extremely slow song without any hook or anything worth listening to. This just isn't the band's thing.

15. Hidden Track; 1/10. More slow stuff. Not interested.

As you can see by these ratings, the CD gets off to a strong start and then ends pretty weakly, with slow songs all put at the end, and the slow songs just aren't any good. There are some good and great songs on this CD, but it's hurt by a couple really, truly horrible songs that just don't belong on there. But when this CD works, it really works. Sum 41 may not be the most original band, but it's great to see a rock band that's still trying to keep that fast, punk sound that few rock bands seem to be keeping. The songs on the CD that try to veer from that fall flat on their face so hopefully Sum 41 will focus more on what works on their next CD. But overall, I cautiously recommend this CD. It's a decent CD and a good listen, as long as you're prepared to skip through a couple of songs.
Costello Music
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • great music
  • Didn't see this coming!
  • THIS is my summer album
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ASIN: B000MXPE74
Release Date: 2007-03-13

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  6. For The Girl
  7. Doginabag
  8. Creepin Up The Backstairs
  9. Vince The Lovable Stoner
  10. Everybody Knows You Cried Last Night
  11. Baby Fratelli
  12. Got Ma Nuts From A Hippy

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There's nothing terribly complicated about the Fratellis' debut album, Costello Music, but that's by no means a criticism. Rather than inject their songs with complex chords, or steep their lyrics with their political and social agendas, this Glasgow trio have instead focussed on writing 13 songs that are pure, unabashed entertainment. And it's a pace--and an attitude--that doesn't let up, from the jumpy opening bars of "Henrietta" to the groupie-reminiscing of "Ole Black'n'Blue Eyes". In many ways, Costello Music sounds like a return to the hedonistic rush of early 1990s Britpop, with its exhilarating guitar riffs and arrogant swagger--"Chelsea Dagger" somehow applies the attitude of early Oasis to the pop catchiness of Great Escape-era Blur. But the Fratellis also know their history: the ska-punk of "Cuntry Boys & City Girls" and "For the Girl" has the Fratellis sounding like the cheeky offspring of the Clash, or a less-irritating Madness. But all this analysis kind of misses the point of Costello Music: this is music for dancing, not for contemplation. It's loud, fast and in-your-face, exactly what you'd expect from three young men with guitars. --Ted Kord

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome new band.......2007-08-03

The Fratellis put out an awesome album with super catchy tracks that beg to be played super loud!

4 out of 5 stars Good Stuff.......2007-07-27

Just Listen, they are raw and inovative. Echoes of 60's Underground and The Old UFO Days, but they use the Tech. of the today to refine their recordings.

Just Listen. then buy it. !!!

4 out of 5 stars great music.......2007-07-27

Good band, overall fun bouncy punk-polka sound. A great buy if you love punk/alt!!

5 out of 5 stars Didn't see this coming!.......2007-07-15

Wow, i can't believe i came from heavy death metal to this upbeat poppy music- but this is the exact type of music that would make you want to change.
Other than the main hits such as Chelsea Dagger and Flathead- this album is full of amazing song. Nothing short of a must buy if you like indie or pop; or if you were like me, looking to lighten up your atmosphere. And that's exactly what this does- it just makes you happy; makes you want to dance even if you can't.

Every song is filled with an incredible rhythm, ranging from mosh pit punk to bob your head and go with the flow. Songs such as Henrietta and Whistle for the Choir are full of constantly changing riffs, so you can't expect what to hear next. So it never gets old.

The lyrics are quite interesting, the way he tells his stories are such that you can just close your eyes and watch the colors dance when you're feeling down or getting you and your friends amped for the trip to the game. One thing i should address for the parents is the cover art, it can seem slightly provocative- but nothing more than you'd see openly on TV nowadays.

Ok, so if this whole makes less than any sense to you- lemme just sum it up into one sentence.
"You will not regret this buy!"

5 out of 5 stars THIS is my summer album.......2007-07-01

Fun! Fun! Fun! Three guys with guitars! Say what you will otherwise about this CD, but when it comes down to it, this thing is 100% pure unadulterated fun. I heard one song on the radio (#4, Chelsea Dagger) and had it stuck in my noggin after that- it was very annoying! The next day, on a hard-fought whim I finally bought the album at Best Buy. I have never regretted this! Really it was out of desperation, since all the music out "all sounds the same nowadays". Come on... you've said it too. It's not just that you're old- 99% of what's out there right now sucks a$$.

That's certainly not the case here. This is the very, very rare album that's actually worth buying. There's not a bad track on here. When's the last time you said that about a CD? Buy it... you will not be sorry!
Because of the Times
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Happy
  • Kings Hit a Triple
  • think infectious basslines.
  • Do not hesitate to buy if you were disappointed with ASH
  • Disappointing comeback
 Because of the Times
Kings of Leon
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MRA3NU
Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

  1. Knocked Up
  2. Charmer
  3. On Call
  4. McFearless
  5. Black Thumbnail
  6. My Party
  7. True Love Way
  8. Ragoo
  9. Fans
  10. The Runner
  11. Trunk
  12. Camaro
  13. Arizona

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Aha Shake Heartbreak may have blown open the doors of fame for Kings of Leon, but their third full-length album (named for a United Pentecostal Church ministers' conference) could well usher the Nashville foursome directly to rock and roll's zenith. There's hardly a change in plans for the three Followill brothers and their cousin, and that means producer Ethan Johns, a smorgasbord of musical influences, and a cacophonous ensemble of guitar, bass, and drums. A trio of relentless rockers--"My Party," "Camaro," and the sarcastic "Charmer"--are sure to pacify those familiar with the Kings' blueprint, yet there is ripening in the band's approach heard, in several of the record's 13 songs. Reverb guitar and vocals and a "woo woo" chorus add a sinister aspect to "Trunk," and "Knocked Up" features a laissez-faire Caleb Followill crooning "She don't care what her mama said/She's gonna have my baby." The seven-minute revelation of fatherhood that opens the album leads into the U2-influenced "McFearless," a reggae-splashed "Ragoo," and the rambling English blues of "Black Thumbnail." It's a rogue element that has always left every record fresh, and this time it has Kings of Leon teetering on the edge of rock renown. --Scott Holter

Album Description

Third album from the rockin' American quartet whose previous albums (2003's Youth And Young Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak from '05) have earned them a large worldwide following. Consisting of three brothers and a cousin, the Kings Of Leon mix their own brand of Southern Rock with touches of Garage, Punk and Alternative swagger. RCA.

Album Details

Their third full length album.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Happy.......2007-08-03

When "Knocked Up " starts, you want to stop doing everything and listen in. The first time you will listen to it you will wish you knew the lyrics. The third time, though, you will sing along. There is this amazing chemistry of sound that KOL seems to build up.

Because of the times - is my first Kings of Leon album. The first song I heard from this disc is ON CALL and that's when I knew I had to check out more of this band. "On Call" is an absolutely enterprising song. It's charms lies in the hall of sound ambience it manages to create.

"Fans" is what won the album for me. It is absolutely ridiculous and I have no way of describing this one.

"Arizona" has it's own way. Which reminds me, I don't like the 2nd track too much (Charmer) I thought they could have left the shreiking bit out but I think the others like it too much.

Overall, the disc is worth listening to a few times. It is individual tracks,however, that is more likely to catch your attention. I'm not saying the tracks I am not discussing are not worth covering but their charm becomes more apparent when you're not listening to them.

I'm not a very happy person and music is my drug. At work, while waiting on desk for a call and while travelling back home driving my car songs like "Knocked Up" and "Fans" keep you pumping.

This band makes you want to sing alone and dance alone. There are no love songs although I guess it's just the way you take it. Truly beautiful. Must check out this cd.

I like altering between Elvis Costello, The Beatles and Kings of Leon and occasionally a spacy melody by Sigur Ros or even Mum or even the almighty Shins.

5 out of 5 stars Kings Hit a Triple.......2007-08-02

I agree with the Stone that these guys keep getting better and better. I've got the other two discs and each one seems to build on the next. Everyone's playing on this CD stands out.

5 out of 5 stars think infectious basslines........2007-08-02

not that my opinion really registers for anything, but i happen to think that this was a fantastic cd. to me, the extended period between their last cd seemed perpetual and when this cd was finally released, i was not disappointed. though i do like 'ahashake heartbreak' better, i still say that this cd is far from overrated. true its not part ll of the last cd but at least they took a different approach. too many bands produce so many identical records. change can be good. [can, but not always. however in this case it is.] i recommend this cd.

5 out of 5 stars Do not hesitate to buy if you were disappointed with ASH.......2007-07-11

I thought Youth and Young Manhood was excellent, thought Aha Shake Heartbreak wasn't that good and therefore wasn't gonna pick up Because of the Times. But my husband had read good reviews and purchased it. Wow! What a coup/comeback for the Followill boys! I think this is their best so far; a very strong disc. I don't think there is a dud song on the whole album. I almost blew out the speakers in my car cranking up Black Thumbnail and My Party over and over and over. Moody, diverse, rockin' - love it! Buy it, you will not be sorry you did.

1 out of 5 stars Disappointing comeback.......2007-07-07

Maybe it's just me, but I haven't been able to get into this. I loved their first album, thought their second one was okay, but this one may be worse than the last one. I can't really give too thorough of a review since I didn't get past the fourth song on the first listen, and haven't listened to it since, even seriously considered trading it in.

I got this CD after reading a stellar review by Q Magazine appauding it. Needless to say, I was disappointed.
Super Taranta
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • THIS ALBUM ROCKS!!!
  • Refreshing.
  • Dancing Taranta
 Super Taranta
Gogol Bordello
Manufacturer: Side One Dummy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000RGSOI2
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

  1. Ultimate
  2. Wonderlust King
  3. Zina-Marina
  4. Super Theory Of Super Everything
  5. Harem In Tuscany (Taranta)
  6. Dub the Frequencies Of Love
  7. My Strange Uncles From Abroad
  8. Tribal Connection
  9. Forces Of Victory
  10. Alcohol
  11. Suddenly...(I Miss Carpaty)
  12. Your Country
  13. American Wedding
  14. Super Taranta!

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What Operation Ivy is to the latter-day ska revival, Gogol Bordello is to the increasingly popular revival of Eastern European music. Blending gypsy rhythms with the intensity of alternative-rock, metal (and even rap), the group is justly renown for their charged live performances. The title track is a lovely mix of Balkan strings with pleasant screams from lead singer/ shouter Eugene Hutz. If only more of the songs followed its lead. As a whole, the album sounds like Leftie bumper stickers set to vaguely aggro "gypsy rock." "My Strange Uncles from Abroad" makes its political statement in a personal and affecting manner, but other tunes such as "Forces of Victory" are merely affected. It's hard not to agree with their world view or love for the woozy sounds of Eastern Europe. But on this album, GB make the Dead Kennedys seem subtle. And it would be nice if there were more variety to their sound. Perhaps they should collaborate with Beirut, Muzsikas, or Hawk and a Hacksaw next time? --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

Gogol Bordello has been breaking down musical barriers since 1999 with a supercharged music based on a brutal gypsy two step rhythm that sounds like an Eastern European cousin of ska, augmented by punk, metal, rap, flamenco, roots reggae, Italian spaghetti western twang, dub, and other sounds generated by gypsies and rebels from across the globe. This is intense transglobal rebel rock, not light headed world fusion pop. It's about believing that music and art can transform negative energy to positive and inspire individual intelligence.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars THIS ALBUM ROCKS!!!.......2007-07-23

This band is only getting better and better. Their melodies and instrumentation is really tightening up and I truly cannot get enough of this album! ...listen to it a few times and you won't be able to get the songs out of your head. THIS IS GREAT MUSIC PEOPLE!

4 out of 5 stars Refreshing........2007-07-10

As the Pogues once fused Irish folk with punk rock, so Gogol Bordello do the same with fiery Balkan gipsy music.
Although a formidable live presence, the New York band have been hit and miss on record.
Super Taranta! is a step forward. Roaring choruses are interspersed with manic violins, dub interludes and raucous polemics growled by luxuriantly moustachioed frontman Eugene Hutz.
"Gogol Bordello"'s red-blooded passion is refreshing, and they finally have another batch of boisterous singalongs to match it.
This 'gypsy punk' cacophony is all those times rolled into one.
Party on, dudes !

4 out of 5 stars Dancing Taranta.......2007-07-10

Gogol Bordello hit the big time with their last album of raucous gypsy-punk, which coincided with frontman Eugene Hutz's screen debut.

And they stick to their past sound in "Super Taranta!" -- a mad, frenetic ride splattered with heavy doses of Balkan folk music. Their sound and vibe don't shift too much in this one, but their energy and wildness hasn't failed them, or their kooky blend of gypsy and Pogues-style rock'n'roll.

"If we are here not to do/what you and I wanna do?/And go for rubber, crazy with it/why the hell we are livin' here? DAH!" Eugene Hutz calls out a capella...

... just before the music lapses into a swaying, colourful Balkan melody... which goes into fast-forward about halfway through. Hutz is roaring and growning about how "there were never any good old days/they are today, they are tomorrow!/It's a stupid thing to say" as the music revs around him.

It gets even more energetic in the wild festival sound of "Wonderlust King," and the driving bass-rocker "Zina Marina." With those done, they spin off into a series of energetic Balkan rockers: accordion pop, jibbering fiddlerock, darkly gleeful punk, wailing guitar laments, and what sounds like the theme song to a gypsy James Bond movie.

It has to be admitted, Gogol Bordello hasn't really changed their sound much. Not that stops it from being fun frenetic, colourful, slightly messy and very insane, without a shred of self-consciousness. It's a Jackson Pollock of Balkan noise.

But "Super Taranta" does adjust their sound a bit -- there's a bit more gypsy in their music, and a few bits less punk, with tighter melodies than before. We get a tangle of raging, twining guitar and bass (and Eliot Ferguson's solid drums) driving the melodies along, but often they're swathed in dancey fiddle and blaring accordion. It's a pretty wild ride, all around.

And Hutz provides practically all the singing himself, in a voice that always sounds like he's about to pop a vocal cord. Raw, rough, untamed. He growls, wails, howls, and roars out his political, party-hearty lyrics: "My strange uncles from beyond/I'll meet 'em on the cosmos street/and we will drink to how we told/to never trust a plastic beat!"

"Super Taranta" is the sort of music that gets your heart racing and adrenaline shooting. A raucous, wild party album for an East European festival.
American Idiot
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Too Political For Green Day's Taste
  • Enjoyable
  • American Genius
  • Fair
  • Who Cares what people say!!
 American Idiot
Green Day
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
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ASIN: B0002OERI0
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

  1. American Idiot
  2. Jesus of Suburbia
  3. City Of The Damned
  4. I Don't Care
  5. Dearly Beloved
  6. Tales Of Another Broken Home
  7. Holiday
  8. Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
  9. Are We The Waiting
  10. St. Jimmy
  11. Give Me Novacaine
  12. She's a Rebel
  13. Extraordinary Girl
  14. Letterbomb
  15. Wake Me Up When September Ends
  16. The Death Of St. Jimmy
  17. East 12th St.
  18. Nobody Likes You
  19. Rock and Roll Girlfriend
  20. We're Coming Home Again
  21. Whatsername

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For its first new set of music since 2000's Warning, Green Day tears up the blueprint and comes up with something unexpected: a punk rock concept album built around elaborate melodies, odd tempo changes, and a collection of songs that freely reference classic rock warhorses like the Beatles and Pink Floyd. "She's a Rebel" and "St. Jimmy" might sound like vintage Green Day, but the rest of the disc finds the Northern California trio trying on a variety of different guises: "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" is a cliché-strewn Foo Fighters-style power ballad; "Extraordinary Girl" floats on Indian strings; and the hushed "Wake Me Up When September Ends" wouldn't sound entirely out of place on a Jessica Simpson record. It doesn't always work. "Dearly Beloved" eerily resembles the Alarm's "68 Guns," while the title track eerily resembles something Green Day has already done far too many times. But, overall, American Idiot represents a promising step forward. --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

The first original album since 2000 from modern rock superheroes Green Day, American Idiot is one of the most anticipated and controversial albums of the year. Scathing yet self-effacing as it tells the tale of Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, American Idiot is the punk rock epic. "A bold, polished punk opera." (Entertainment Weekly) "They're the biggest, most successful, punk band the world has ever seen. What's more, Green Day's next album may well be their masterpiece." (Kerrang!)

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Too Political For Green Day's Taste.......2007-08-02

Ok I know 90 percent of Americans hate Bush with a passion, but to create a whole CD to emphasize that is rediculous.

I started to listen to Green Day a year before this album came out and I was impressed with what I heard.

I anticipated this new CD since Green Day had been in the shadows for so long and what came out of it disappointed me.

Their old music was dark and punk. This new stuff was too "pop" for their taste.

My Recommendation:

If you don't like political music, then pass up on this CD.

4 out of 5 stars Enjoyable.......2007-08-02

Green Day were my favorite band as soon as I heard "When I Come Around" way back in the day. They're not quite my favorite anymore, but I still enjoy their music, including this album. After a great "mature" I guess you could say album in Warning, they changed direction yet again with this. I think Billie and Co just wanted to write a bunch of energetic anthems that would translate well to live shows, which is exactly what they did. Makes sense, since they're known for putting on good shows live.

But anyways, this CD has some great tracks on it. Punk-rock opera is what it has been dubbed, although many cringe at such a classification of such a popular band as Green Day. Honestly though, I think this is a good description of what the album is about. It's about cranking out power chords (the "punk" part) and being over-the-top and creating nine-minute storytelling songs about how much Billie Joe hates George Bush (the opera part). "Punk" itself seems to be a word that has multiple definitions. I (and many other) consider it any type of simple power chord oriented and typically fast paced rock. I'm just typing this as a disclaimer for those music purists that will e-mail bomb me for calling Green Day "punk" because they consider punk "a way of thinking". Thing is, the English language is ever-changing, and now this kind of music is what people are calling punk. Not that I agree with it, or care. This is a pretty good CD if you enjoy Green Day's previous records, although I prefer "Warning" and "Insomniac" to this.

Of course many have accused their expanding horizons as "SELLING OUT". Thing is they havn't changed their sound very much from when they started back in the late 80's, so I'm not quite sure how that works. If "Warning" and its relatively subpar sales is any indication, these guys just make the music they enjoy to play.

Also, those who criticize Green Day for not being very talented, that very well may be true. Billie Joe isn't a great guitar player at all. But good songs don't have to be technically hard to play. Look at the Beatles. Timeless, great music that anyone can play (note that I'm NOT saying Green Day on the same level as them in my opinion). Looking back at the two bands I was in myself, I wish we had kept the songs more simple. Simplicity is underrated in songwriting.

I've seen Green Day twice live, and they put on a great, fun, exciting show both times. Isn't that what it's all about? I'm happy for the three of them and their success and look forward to future recordings!

5 out of 5 stars American Genius.......2007-07-08

There is a lot of excellent music here. "Holiday," "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," "Wake Me Up When September Ends," and of course the title track are destined to be Green Day classics. It is obvious these guys ave something to say, and this album spares no risks in delivering that message. It challenges us, as Americans, to look at ourselves and society. I love music like this. It has meaning. Green Day has reached their peak with this album. They will never sound this good again.

3 out of 5 stars Fair.......2007-06-30

I'am Not Usually Not A Big Fan Of Green Day. Really I Pretty Much Hate All Of There Album's. But For Some Reason I Actually Like This Album Ok. I Don't Know It's Like It's A Step Of Good For Green Day. It's Actually The Only Green Day Album I Own. I Proabably Recomend This One, But It's The Only One I Would.

4 out of 5 stars Who Cares what people say!!.......2007-06-29

I bought this album about 2 years ago when it came out. Being an old school Greenday fan some of this album was new to me,but is changing really a bad thing. Everyone says GreenDay sold out with this LP but does growing up musically really considered selling out. If that was true than great bands such as Pink Floyd would be considered sell outs. Being a true GreenDay fan I will say some of the songs on this album sort of have the album "Warning" sound to it. So if you like good concept music buy this album!!
110 in the Shade (2007 Broadway Revival Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Audra is More than Worth the Price of the CD
  • Audra is yet again, outstanding
  • 110 in the Shade
  • Pure pleasure
  • audra is definitive
 110 in the Shade (2007 Broadway Revival Cast)

Manufacturer: P.S. Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PMG9GW
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

  1. Another Hot Day
  2. Lizzie's Comin' Home
  3. Love, Don't Turn Away
  4. Poker Polka
  5. The Hungry Men
  6. The Rain Song
  7. You're Not Fooling Me
  8. Cinderella
  9. Raunchy
  10. A Man and a Woman
  11. "She Walked Out On Me..."
  12. Old Maid
  13. Evenin' Star
  14. Everything Beautiful
  15. "Stay and Talk..."
  16. Melisande
  17. Simple Little Things
  18. Little Red Hat
  19. Is It Really Me?
  20. Wonderful Music
  21. The Rain Song (reprise)

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More than four decades after its Broadway debut, the Roundabout Theatre's 2007 revival of 110 in the Shade is a glorious showcase for soprano Audra McDonald, and an eloquent statement for an underrated and neglected work. Based on N. Richard Nash's play The Rainmaker, 110 in the Shade tells the story of a Texas town stuck in a blistering heat wave. Lizzie (McDonald), the daughter of a local widower (Broadway veteran and TV star John Cullum), has resisted all suitors, including the sheriff (Christopher Innvar), until a potential huckster named Starbuck (Steve Kazee) arrives in town promising to bring rain ("The Rain Song"). Just like Marian the librarian, Lizzie thinks she sees right through the scam ("You're Not Fooling Me"). McDonald shines in her solos ("Love, Don't Turn Away," "Old Maid"), but Cullum, Innvar, and Kazee also get their moments either in duets with McDonald ("A Man and a Woman," "Simple Little Things," "Is It Really Me?") or by themselves. 110 in the Shade is obscure compared to Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's most famous work, The Fantasticks--none of its songs ever entered the popular culture like "Try to Remember"--but it's a beautiful, evocative score that is tailor-made for McDonald's rich voice. It's also much more sumptuous than The Fantasticks, even in Jonathan Tunick's pared-down, Tony-nominated orchestrations. (Also nominated were McDonald, Cullum, lighting designer Christopher Akerlind, and the show itself for Best Revival of a Musical.) P.S. Classics puts out its usual first-rate package, with color photos, introduction by Peter Filichia, synopsis, and libretto. --David Horiuchi

Description

Four-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald triumphantly returns to Broadway in the role she was born to play: Lizzie Curry in 110 in the Shade, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's heartrending musical adaptation of N. Richard Nash's classic play The Rainmaker. Amidst a heat wave in 1930's Texas, Lizzie - despite her wit, intelligence and homemaking skills - is on the verge of becoming an old maid, until a charismatic rainmaker named Starbuck enters town and her world is shaken. 110 in the Shade originally premiered in 1963 - Jones and Schmidt's first Broadway musical following their unprecedented off-Broadway triumph with The Fantasticks. Joining McDonald for the new Roundabout Theatre Company revival are two-time Tony Award-winner John Cullum and, fresh from Spamalot, Steve Kazee as Starbuck. PS Classics and the Roundabout previously collaborated on Grammy-nominated and top-selling recordings of Nine: The Musical and Assassins; this latest CD is sure to result in another definitive Broadway cast album, this time headed by one of Broadway's brightest crown jewels.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Audra is More than Worth the Price of the CD.......2007-08-06

Audra McDonald could not be better. She's in perfect voice; her interpretation of Lizzie is amazing, and this CD is an absolute treasure. I saw the production many years ago with Inga Swenson as Lizzie. It was good...this is great.

5 out of 5 stars Audra is yet again, outstanding.......2007-07-26

I love this CD and all of the music is amazing. Audra does stand out but what else is new. Can't wait to see the show. Buy this CD and add it to your collection.

5 out of 5 stars 110 in the Shade.......2007-07-20

This recording is superb. I recently saw the show in NYC and found that this recording does the show justice. It is a great show and recording.

5 out of 5 stars Pure pleasure.......2007-07-19

Couple of days ago, I saw "110 in the Shade" on Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre revival. At intermission, in a trance of emotion, I went straight to the souvenir stand to buy the cast album (available at a non-ripoff price of $20, I'm glad to say). This is something I hardly ever do, but I had just seen and heard Audra McDonald and Christopher Innvar sing the duet "A Man and A Woman," and I had to have that music. Been playing the score ever since. It's a delight and I like the orchestrations very much. McDonald is an utter joy, but Innvar was an unexpected discovery and on the strength of his performance, should have had bigger billing.

4 out of 5 stars audra is definitive.......2007-07-18

Though the score of 110 IN THE SHADE is modest in musical scope, Audra McDonald sings it with all the passion, conviction and care that one could hope for. The other performances on the recording are good, especially Steve Kazee, whose Starbuck feels lighter and more expressive than Douglas Horton on the original cast recording. Bobby Steggert makes the most of every one of Jimmy's lines. Christopher Innvar sounds far better on this recording than he did in the theater. There is a great deal of dialogue on the CD, which may be more enjoyable to those who have seen the production than to the casual listener. The reduced orchestrations are in many cases more imaginative and expressive than the originals, which tended toward bombast in telling this intimate story. They often are reminiscent of Copland's "Appalachian Spring", and I would imagine that's not accidental. If you are an Audra lover, buy this immediately, you'll never hear a finer version of Lizzie's numbers than are offered here.

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  8. White Gold [Import]
  9. 4.0
  10. A Dramatic Experience

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