Youth Style [Import]

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Japanese pressing of 2004 album from eclectic Swedish dance collective best known for the cult hit 'Stinky Stinky Ashtray', scheduled to include bonus material. Details TBA. Raw Fashion.

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White Lights
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I See the White Light!

Flawless, atmospheric synthpop

Great stuff!

Not bad, but you'll have to tell me why it's great.

Glad these guys went synthpop

White Lights
T.O.Y.
Manufacturer: A Different Drum
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009RTBP
Release Date: 2003-06-07

Tracks:

Fly Away !
Beyond Sleep
White Lights
The Sky Is the Limit
Long Distance Ride
Fairytale
Charisma She Said
The Liquid Circle
Two Souls
Inner Cinema
Just You & Me
Another Lovesong

Album Description

T.O.Y. originally began their career as the industrial band "Evil's Toy". But as their style evolved and they started to focus more on melodic content, they changed their name to T.O.Y. (standing for Trademark of Youth), dropping the "Evil". This German band still plays a great mix of melodic synthpop with energetic electronic programing, deep vocals, and an occassional hard-edge, pulling from their popular industrial days.

Customer Reviews:

I See the White Light!.......2005-01-18

I am a hardcore Industrial Goth fanatic, but I am always up for trying out new tunes that digress from this genre. I happened upon T.O.Y.'s "Fairytale." It interested me enough to get the album "White Lights," and, well....it's so darn PRETTY! It's so mellow and flowy and romantic in a "makes you think" and "makes you dance" sort of way. Man, this review will now probably turn you off. But really, this is good stuff! Just because it's pretty doesn't mean it's for weenies by any means.

Flawless, atmospheric synthpop.......2005-01-15

What a pleasant surprise it was to listen to this CD. I've enjoyed Evil's Toy and didn't know what to expect after the format change.

This is great synthpop, lushly atmospheric, dark yet catchy, sweet yet melancholy. White Lights ranks right up there with Awakening by Iris and A Secret Wish by Propaganda in the steller synthpop CD dept. A great listen from start to finish, check out "Beyond Sleep".

Dynamite evolution by a great band.

Great stuff!.......2005-01-14

This whole CD is wonderful, and if you can find the limited edition with bonus remixes, that's even better. The conversion of Evil's Toy in to T.O.Y. was an excellent decision, if not simply a natural progression. Morbid Mind era Evil's Toy fans may not appreciate the synthpop leanings here, but if you are a fan of Angels Only! and beyond you might want to pick up this chapter of the Evil's Toy / T.O.Y. story.

Not bad, but you'll have to tell me why it's great........2004-09-09

I hate to be the one to draw the line in the sand and criticize this album, but I cannot bring myself to enjoy this as much as the other reviewers seem to. I cannot really even pinpoint what the definitive problem is. The entire album is listenable and for the most part, enjoyable. The songs are all slickened synth tracks that fit into the synthpop genre like a glove on a hand. Their record label is the wonderful 'A different Drum' label( IRIS, anyone? ) and the voices of these German vocalists are certainly pleasant enough. With that as only the tip of the iceberg for this band's shining features I certainly wouldn't blame you if you ignored this review and dismissed me as simply lacking in taste. So why only 3 stars? For something that is being touted by other reviewers as something absolutely wonderful( and comparable to that of the magnificent De/Vision?!?! ) I found myself somewhat underwhelmed. All the pleasant vocals, lyrics, beats, and melodies somehow add up to some tiresome and uninspired mediocre synthpop. Iris, De/Vision, Cosmicity, Wolfsheim, etc, all had some distinguishing quality( whether that happened to be the vocals, synths, lyrics, or all of the above ) that made them special. T.O.Y is not a bad band by any means, nor is this album a total waste of money for the synthpop fan but if you're looking for something that is going to simply blow you away as stated in other reviews, then you may be disappointed. Pleasant enough, but a little borning and very uninspired. There is no special distinguishing feature present to make this album really interesting.

This probably wont be my last experience with T.O.Y. I'm going to check out some of their material from when they were still "Evil". Maybe then I'll find out what's missing.

Glad these guys went synthpop.......2004-04-17

This is an extremely catchy and danceable album. T.O.Y. has a way of making songs that you can't help but sing along to and move your body to. This was my introduction to T.O.Y., and it caused me to hunt down some of their other albums immediately. It's that addictive! My faves are "Beyond Sleep," "The Sky Is the Limit," "Fairytale," and "Another Lovesong." The only songs I'm not crazy about are "The Liquid Circle," which just feels a little too new agey and out of place, and "Inner Cinema," which is good - just not as great and memorable as the others. I think I like "Space Radio" a litle bit better than "White Lights" just because there is a bit more variety and emotion on "Space Radio," but both are amazing. If you like synthpop, dark or light, you'll probably like T.O.Y.

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Youth Style
Damn!
Manufacturer: Raw Fusion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000284A1A
Release Date: 2006-01-31

Tracks:

Superpower
Spooky Nerd, Pt. 2
Got to Go
African-Scanian Music Continuum Rerouted
Transplant
Youth Style
Gingold's Jackpot
Leaving This Planet/Warpo Factor 8
Inescrutable
Prequel to Descarga Cuatro Manos
Evening with Mr. Sinful
Cleo's Lament

Album Description

BLUE EYED SOUL, ROCK, SPACE FUNK, FOLK/POP, AFRO CUBAN

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Rock with this Rhythm
Big Youth can't miss

The Chanting Dread Inna Fine Style
Big Youth
Manufacturer: Heartbeat Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000003XL
Release Date: 1992-06-15

Tracks:

My Time
Skyjuice
African Daughter
My Buddy
All Nations Bow
Salvation Light
Dread Inna Babylon
Mama Look
Streets In Africa
Jah Jah Shall Guide
Jah Jah Love Them
Jah Jah Golden Jubilee
Golden Dub
Who Laughed Last

Customer Reviews:

Rock with this Rhythm.......2002-10-11

Chanting Dread was my first Big Youth album and is still my favorite. I can assure you that you've never heard anything like this before- Yout has the Best way of delivering a melody over the rhythms of the Arcangels Band.

What is important is that Yout will make you feel like dancing, but he'll also deliver the Prophecy that speaks to your soul. Listen to the Power in Yout's voice in 'Dread Inna Babylon'.
Easily alternating between playful laughing and chanting roots, Yout is imaginative and inspiring.

Expect this broaden your idea of what reggae music is, because it's coming from one of the Originals and it is by no means a Bob Marley album. (That's okay isn't it?)

Try 'Some Great Big youth' or 'dreadlocks dread' if you enjoy the style of this album, and the 'Live at Sunplash' if you prefer strict Prophecy. PEACE.

Big Youth can't miss.......2001-12-31

Big Youth is unique in the world of reggae. He is very spiritual and his vocals are as the title would suggest...chanting. Not in the sense that you'd expect to hear in Hindu or Gregorian chants, but in a spoken flow. Analogy time: If speed walking was(chanting)then walking would be(speaking) and running would be(singing). This is more like speed walking (chanting).

Tracks:

Remember Me
Good News
Text Connection: On the Battlefield
On Guard Alert
Working for the Lord
Walk, Walk, Walk
Three Soldiers
March Time
We Are Soldiers
Signs of the Times
Text Connection: Good News
End
Ain'ta That Good News
Parents Reflection

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Youth Style
Damn
Manufacturer: Pony Canyon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001W8IXS
Release Date: 2004-05-31

Album Description

Japanese pressing of 2004 album from eclectic Swedish dance collective best known for the cult hit 'Stinky Stinky Ashtray', scheduled to include bonus material. Details TBA. Raw Fashion.

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track: "Leaving this Planet (Yam who Mix)".

Souled on Reggae - 15 Soul Classics in a Reggae Style

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Souled on Reggae - 15 Soul Classics in a Reggae Style
Flesh & Bones Al Brown & Skin , Big Youth , Derrick Harriott , John Holt , Dennis Brown , Ken Boothe , Bobbi Houston , Janet Kay , The Heptones , and The Chosen Few
Manufacturer: Music Collection
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000B6FAJO

Product Description

Souled on Reggae - 15 Soul Classics in a Reggae Style// 1. Here I Am Baby - Al Brown & Skin, Flesh & Bones 2. Wake up Everybody - Big Youth 3. Loser - Derrick Harriott 4. Never, Never, Never - John Holt 5. Let Me Down Easy - Dennis Brown 6. (It's the Way) Nature Planned It - Ken Boothe 7. Make It With You - Bobbi Houston 8. Lovin' You - Janet Kay 9. Swept for You - The Heptones 10. Everybody Plays the Fool - The Chosen Few 11. If Loving You Is Wrong - The Maytones 12. Sitting in the Park - Slim Smith 13. Louie, Louie - Toots & the Maytals 14. Queen Majesty - The Techniques 15. Telephone Line - Alton Ellis

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Youth Style
Damn!
Manufacturer: Raw Fusion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CEV4IG
Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

Superpower
Spooky Nerd pt. 2
Got To Go
African-Scanian Music Contimuum Rerouted
Transplant
Youth Style
Gingolds Jackpot
Leaving This Planet/Warp Factor 8
Inescrutable
Prequel To Descarga Cuatro Manos
An Evenening With Mr. Sinful
Cleoâs Lament

Album Description

Have you ever wondered why almost all music coming from Scandinavian is so mainstream, flat and without character? This is a question that we at Raw Fusion and the 4 members in the south Swedish band Damn! often ask ourselves. We think and hope that Damn! actually might be one of those rare acts that can reach out to a bigger audience without compromising their music. The fact that they also have a monster hit with the single â€œGot to Goâ€ will of course help the group break the album. â€œGot to Goâ€ have been a major hit in Sweden and both the video and radio single have been a-listed on all the major channels. They also have a new video ready for their second single â€œSpooky Nerd Pt.2â€ which just like the first video is produced by the groups very own Erik HjÃ¤rpe. We really want to enhance that Damn! has one of the strongest and most personal albums ever emerged from Sweden. Damn! consists of Svante LodÃ©n, Erik HjÃ¤rpe, MÃ¥ns Mernsten & MÃ¥ns Block are maybe most famous as the Swedish rapper Timbuktuâ€™s wild live band. They have together performed critically acclaimed sell-out shows all over Scandinavia with their blend of hip hop, funk, rock & world music. This unique mix is what you will be expecting on Youth Style, but with the difference that this time we have Damn! in the main spotlight. On the album youâ€™ll find everything from blue-eyed soul, rock, space-funk, folk/pop, afro-cuban rhythms and even electronic excursions in a marvelous mixture. It might sound a bit scattered but believe us, this album has despite its variation a firm concept that will spellbind you. We like to think that Youth Style is something fresh, inspiring and different. But most of all itâ€™s an album with 12 fantastic songs.