Pressure [Explicit Lyrics]

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. Dangerous

3. Ghetto Life

4. Pressure

5. Infamous

6. Trapped in Bubbles

7. Ten Mack Commandments

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About the Artist
In 1992, Da Infamous Mr. Savage came to the attention of producer G-Clef, Da Mad Komposa. G-Clef then began the task of honing the skills of this wild and fearsome street rapper into a seasoned and radio-friendly emcee., without losing that rugged edge that made him infamous! Infamous is truly a versatile songwriter: hardcore, street, freestyle, even smooth and laid back styles are all perfectly complimented by the wide mood ranges of G-Clef's beats. His freestyle and battle skills are augmented by his talent for dropping lyrical jewels such as "with da ill tune I'm bringing pain soon to the one who imitates me like he's Shang Tsung!" (for those who aren't familiar with the video game Mortal Kombat, Tsung is a sorcerer who can assume the spirit of any of his adversaries!) His concept remains simple: "Infamous" vs. Da World in Mortal Combat!!!

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Grimy,underground hip-hop material recorded by one of the members of the legendary Soul Kid Klik, Imfamous Mr. Savage aka Doc Dave Banner. SKK was a group that was formed by G-Clef da Mad Komposa of Ghetto Philharmonic, a group formerly signed to Tuff City Records. When Jay "Wax" Garfield of the Garfield Brothers met G-Clef while doing some radio shows, G-Clef became managed by what was then known as Gza Entertainment, which was co-owned by Genius from the Wu-Tang Clan. The crew of artists that G-Clef was then producing were known as the Soul Kid Klik, and were soon annexed under the Wu-Tang banner, as a Gza Entertainment act.

Pressure,Infamous Mr. Savage,Yalloppin Entertainment/Soulkid Records,raw,grimy,lyrical hip-hop by one of the Soul Kid/Wu Legends.

Pressure [Explicit Lyrics]

Tracks:

Distant Early Warning
Afterimage
Red Sector A
The Enemy Within
The Body Electric
Kid Gloves
Red Lenses
Between The Wheels

Customer Reviews:

Yet Another Great Rush Album of The New Rush Era.......2007-07-09

Another great achievement for Rush and their synthisizered sound. Geddy's bass lines are buried here for the keyboards and that probably pissed off a lot of the old Rush fans, but times they were a changing. In the midst of the 80s there was the threat of Nuclear War and Reganomics and synthisizers. Rush took advantage with their musical prowess and kept heading forward. Here are the songs:

Distant Early Warning - I remember the first time I saw the video and Geddy's new mullet and I thought OH MY GAWD! WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO RUSH? I was 15 years old and anything that wasn't hard rock or metal was a waste of my time. How wrong I was. This song is another signature Rush tune. Intense. Great lyrics. Awesome.

Afterimage - Depressing. That's the word I will use to describe this song. Depressing. Written about a friend of the band's who had passed away, this song still gives me chills. Dark. Great.

Red Sector A - Another personal favorite. Written about concentration camps, there is a stark clarity here that Neil portrays in the lyrics that makes my blood run cold.

The Enemy Within - Part I of the Fear Trilogy (along with Witch Hunt and The Weapon)and a live staple for a few years. This is Rush unleashed. The lyrics flow, the music churns. It doesn't get any better than this.

The Body Electric - Is that Geddy's bass? Hadn't heard very much from it in the last dozen songs or so. The title is from a Ray Bradbury short story. The lyrics are pure sci-fi. 1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Binary code. Inventive. Rocking.

Kid Gloves - Great song along the lines of The Analog Kid. The fact that Rush doesn't believe very much in filler is a good thing. Every song on the entire album stands out on its own.

Red Lenses - A very underrated and over-looked song. A personal favorite. Experimental in structure, the lyrics are very cool and trippy.

Between The Wheels - They started playing this live around the Vapor Trails tour and I've always like this song. You know how that rabbit feels going under your spinning wheels. That's kinda dark. Oh yeah!

Overall, I think that Signals, Grace Under Pressure and the forthcoming Power Windows mark the last stretch of truly great Rush albums. Synth-heavy like its brother Signals, Grace Under Pressure showed us that maturing Rush is still great Rush.

Dig it!

Rush Rocks.......2007-06-28

A definite departure for the the band at the time but I wore the record out then and am working on the CD now.

Experiences to the extreme!.......2007-06-09

With "Grace under Pressure" Rush continues on the same musical track that characterize their 1982's release Signals and to some degree even 1981's Moving Pictues. The epic song structures and science fiction lyrics are replaced by a more modern and radio friendly approach similar to bands like Ultravox and the Police. Still the music maintained the characteristics that make people appreciate Rush so much and many of the songs have become live favourites for the fans and some even consider Grace Under Pressure to be their best release of the eighties (personally I think it's Hold Your Fire). Because even if their new musical approach in the eighties were influenced by the eighties music wave Rush still were quite far outside of it when it comes to the musical and lyrical ingredients. They still maintained to create something new, fresh and intelligent; a complex lyrical approach linked with colourful, deep and emotionful music. GUP is for you who are in the mood for pompous, catchy, spacey and progressive Arena rock!

Cold War/New Wave Rush Delivers The Goods!.......2007-06-07

The year 1984 finds Rush in a world more terrified of nuclear war than any other period since the Cuban Missle Crisis, as well as a music scene dominated by the likes of U2, Simple Minds, The Police, Tears for Fears and others.

That about raps up Grace Under Pressure, both thematically and musically.

I agree with other reviews that note the darkness of the album (the terms "bleak" and "cold" are frequently used), as well as its "takes a few listens to fully appreciate" feel. However, with that said, GUP is one of several underatted Rush masterpieces from the 80s. I will even go as far as to say that there are moments on this album that are so emotionally moving and powerful that it sometimes rivals Rush's more popular and universally praised efforts. As a matter of fact, while I wouldn't dare attempt to rank all Rush LPs from the beginning to present, GUP has attained a safe place in my top five.

I don't usually do this, but I think that given how good yet overlooked this album is, I will do a brief track by track review:

1) Distant Early Warning-Great opening track, probably the best known from the album, dealing w/ survival in the aftermath of a nuclear war. Most notable about this song is Alex's Andy Summers/The Edge stylized playing, that sets the mood for the rest of GUP.

2)Afterimage-Criminally underappreciated and emotionally charged, dealing with the passing on of loved ones. Just listen to Geddy's delivery of Neil's lyrics (and try to hold back the tears).

3)Red Sector A-By far the darkest song on the album, addressing the Holocaust specifically but mass persecution generally as well. Given Geddy's family history, I don't how he was able to pull off singing this without breaking down!

4)The Enemy Within-Great rocking track (almost danceable) driven by a ska-like beat, but with a forceful and moody edge (i.e., don't expect it to sound like "New World Man").

5)The Body Electric-Neil decided to throw in some good old fashioned Sci-Fi lyrics on this one (I believe it's based on a Walt Whitman poem). While the song has a kind of Thomas Dolby electronic feel to it, Alex manages to throw in a totally crazy solo as well.

6)Kid Gloves-A straightforward, guitar-driven rocker; clearly a concession to the old school fan base.

7)Red Lenses-Very strange, and very unusual for Rush. It's more or less a jam w/ a sort of stream-of-conciousness lyric delivery. Check out Neil's intricate percussion work on this one.

8)Between The Wheels-Perhaps the most downright impressive track on GUP, BTW combines a frankly discordant synth theme and lead guitar work with lyrics (particularly the chorus) that will send shivers down your spine once you read them (I'm so glad they pulled this one out on the R30 tour!)

There you have it. One of several 80s Rush classics that never has gotten it's full credit due, Grace Under Pressure combines new wave fashion and dark, politically and emotionally charged lyrics with a wonderful balance of guitars and synths. Highly recommended.

Are we the last ones left alive?.......2007-04-29

Most Rush folks will say the biggest change in their music was from Moving Pictures to Signals. Musically that might be true but in terms of sheer quality I'd have to say it was from Signals to G/P. For the first time I found myself skipping multiple songs from a Rush album. While I give the album 3 stars which I consider 'good' (if I could give it 2.5 I would), it lacks the power that all albums up to this point possess. The first side is fairly solid with 'Red Sector A' being my favorite by far. Fantastic rhythm and eerie lyrics tell the story many have heard before about Geddy's mom being a holocaust survivor.

The second half of the record is weak. I don't like the rhythm of 'Body Electric' or 'Red Lenses' at all and the off-beat verses of 'Wheels' clash with a catchy sounding chorus. Neil was clearly trying a lot of new things on this record. Some of it worked well and others didn't at all.

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Cake at its worst
A huge let-down
Tastiest CAKE yet!
Pressure Chief - More Good Stuff from Cake
probably the best thing ive heard in my life

Pressure Chief
Cake
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Comfort Eagle
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Fashion Nugget
Prolonging the Magic
Prolonging the Magic

ASIN: B0002SPNQQ
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

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Dime
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The Guitar Man
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She'll Hang the Baskets
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Palm of Your Hand
Tougher Than It Is

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While artists like Beck and Radiohead see every new album as an opportunity for reinvention from the ground up, Cake has no such hang-ups. From the uniformly rustic cover art, the jerky rhythms and wobbly trumpet solos, each of Sacramento band's albums is reassuringly interchangeable. But on its fifth, the group's most distinguishing characteristic--John McCrea's deadpan, detached vocals--seems to have been given a makeover. On songs such as "No Phone" and "Tougher Than It Is" for the first time the singer seems, well, like he's actually trying to sing. It's nothing dramatic--the music will still sound immediately familiar to those who even in passing have heard hits such as "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" and "The Distance"--but with certain bands a little goes a long way. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Cake at its worst.......2007-03-09

This CD sucks. No matter how manty times I listen to it, I cant find anything to like about it.

A huge let-down.......2006-07-28

Ive loved most all of Cakes' songs on everyalbum and if I didnt love it then it was at least Ok. Ive tried my hardest to appriciate this album but after 3 attempts Ive lost hope for it. If you like Cake and cant find yourself liking the songs right away dont waste your time trying to lie to yourself.

Tastiest CAKE yet!.......2006-03-29

I am a CAKE junkie - have all their albums - catch any show I can - eagerly await new releases. Pressure Chief was cranked from day one, and I still test the amps in my car with it. Wheels is such a hot arrangement, as are numerous other tunes on here. My wife used to hate CAKE, but this album actually pulled her in because John is a bit more melodic now. "No Phone" got her. Don't pay attention to the negative reviews! Crank this baby and I mean often!

Pressure Chief - More Good Stuff from Cake.......2006-03-11

Another excellent effort from the boys of Sacramento. Nice to see them bring back a little country twang and swang that was missing on their last CD (Comfort Eagle). Cover of Guitar Man is great, and I can't believe it did not garner radio play. This CD has many elements of Fashion Nugget and Prolonging the Magic type songs and will not dissappoint Cake fans at all.

probably the best thing ive heard in my life.......2006-02-27

a new evolved sound for CAKE. i wont say its better or worse than the old stuff but its new and exciting. this album rocks the socks off of any other non-CAKE CD i've listened to in my life. possibly the best CAKE one too

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Great new direction for HTD
Descent album
Very Powerful
A new direction...
undefined melodic noise

Pressure the Hinges
Haste the Day
Manufacturer: Tooth & Nail Records
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Release Date: 2007-03-20

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Customer Reviews:

Great new direction for HTD.......2007-07-22

Haste The Day's new album shows that they have matured a lot since they're previous albums. The new lead vocalist adds a new dimension for the band.

As always, HTD plays music that makes sense to anyone and that can be related to anyone's life. GREAT CD.

Descent album.......2007-05-19

This is a pretty solid album. Not a big change from the first two major releases. Personally I thought the first two were better, but this is a very descent album

Very Powerful.......2007-03-31

This is my first HTD CD but I have heard a few songs off their previous albums. You can tell they've matured and evolved, but definitely not in a bad way. People are so quick to criticize a band for maturing and wanting to have their own sound. If they produced the same album over and over they'd be criticized for being redundant. Good bands have to progress...or at least they should.

I've listened to this album probably 20 times and it gets better and better with each listen. Very powerful melodies/harmonies, crushing riffs, and powerful drumming. This album is produced very well. It almost has a "prog" feel to it and the lyrics are interesting. I like the way the opening melody is used at the end of the album.

My favs are Pressure the Hinges, White Collar, Vertigo, and Chorus of Angels is an extremely powerful album closer.

A new direction..........2007-03-27

My second attempt at this review since the first one i was looking more at the other reviewers than the album itself..haha.

Personally, I love this album. OK, so its not anything like the previous releases from HTD. The new singer is different. The band has included more atmoshpere and influences to push them from the Zao/AILD/Nodes pack to the Underoath/LIYW pack. Some will not like it, some will love it. The new sound is far more mature than before.

The new vocalist has definitely influenced the songwriting and construction of the tracks. Where before you got the feeling that HTD were trying to be Zao with a better riff-melody combo going on, now you can sense they have sought their own sound. Something thats risky to do in this business as people hate change, and the critics have shown that already. But if you can get over the fact that this is not like previous HTD releases then you will be in for a pleasant surprise.

Overall, yes i miss the old sound. Yes i wish they could have kept the hardcore edge a little more. But once you let that go, you are left with a stunning album with great musical and lyrical flair. Definitely worth a buy for Christian Metal fans. I think this will be a big year and a big album for HTD as there is a lot of mainstream appeal with this release (which again, some will hate). But i reckon they will do well. A great album to keep me rockin at work :)

undefined melodic noise.......2007-03-26

This album shouldn't have happened. If just for a one pure undefiled track that sounded remotely anything like "Haste the Day" I would have spared the negative review. With the departure of the one person who made and directed this band, Jimmy Ryan, obviously came the end to the sound and edge they once had. In the end, they did it to themselves. Right after Jimmy Ryan left the band, the Chaulk brothers, Guitarist and Drummer, started saying how much better the vocal range of their new singer was and how he was going to add new dimensions to the band. We now know exactly what they meant by this, Haste the Day is now Nelson, another brother fronted band.20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Nelson What used to be hardcore is now softcrap and gone are the edgy guitars and bursts of energy that Jimmy Ryan handily supplied. After trying to find something about this album I liked, and tiring of it more and more after the 4th time through it, I figured out what had happened in its entirety. This album is an attempt at sounding like Still RemainsOf Love and Lunacy who quite possibly produced the most kick arse metalcore album ever. In a nutshell, if you'd like to buy this album simply because it's labeled Haste the Day and you've yet to own Still Remains, I recommend strongly that you jettison your cash towards Still Remains and be given this "music" properly done and not fall victim to a band in the middle of an identity crisis. *Disclaimer - This review was not done by an album promoter.*

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get up and dance; you can take your mind with you
That Missing Sound In Your Mind (you knew it was there!)
A lost classic - one of the best albums I own!

Too Much Pressure
The Selecter
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One Step Beyond...
Specials
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I Just Can't Stop It

ASIN: B00005KK45
Release Date: 2000-09-01

Tracks:

Three Minute Hero
Everyday
They Make Me Mad
Missing Words
Danger
Street Feeling
My Collie (Not a Dog)
Too Much Pressure
Murder
Out on the Streets
Carry Go Bring Come
Black and Blue
James Bond
Selector [*]
On My Radio [*]
Too Much Pressure [Single][*]

Album Description

First time on CD for this legendary ska album from 1980. Includes the singles 'On My Radio', 'Three Minute Hero' & 'Missing Words'. Deluxe booklet includes original album artwork & liner notes by ska expert George Marshall. 2001 release.

Album Details

First Time on CD for this Legendary Ska Album, Originally Issued by Two Tone Records in 1980 and which Reached No.5 In the UK National Charts. Features the Top 30 Singles ''on My Radio'', ''three Minute Hero'' and ''missing Words'' plus ''the Selecter'' which was the Double A-side to the Very First Two Tone Release, the Specials ''gangsters''. In-depth Deluxe Booklet Comes Complete with Liner Notes by Ska Authority George Marshall and Pictures of Loads of Rare Overseas Singles by the Band. A Must for Any Serious Ska Fan.

Customer Reviews:

get up and dance; you can take your mind with you.......2007-03-16

Maybe the greatest ska album ever: and you don't have to sacrifice your intellect. It's in turns fun, silly, irreverent, political, honest, raw, and the level of musicianship is very high (pun intended) with rich female vocals. A landmark. Get their next album: Celebrate the Bullet and also the other great Tutone band's releases Specials and More Specials

That Missing Sound In Your Mind (you knew it was there!).......2007-03-14

W/o getting too technical, this is the shizzy natty nit.
I love Rock n' Roll. In all it's many incarnations!
That said...to me, ska was always associated with horrible twittering things like The Mighty Mighty Bosstones pudgey horn section or No Doubt or (god forbid) Sublime, where some dead suburban rednex goes in a faux Jamacain accent for drunk frat sing along meltdowns. It was always a inconsequencial wonder where Reggae could've gone so wrong in it's rock baby. -Until I stumbled across this revalation of place and time and rythm and scene. I never thought about it, because I never cared about that "style" of music, but it really makes perfect sense. Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytails, all that big Jamacain sounds folks love. Ramones/Sex Pistols, the growl of Patti Smith's "Redondo Beach" or some New York New Wave Blondie/Talking Heads badfun stuff. It's London, It's the late 70's, some black Jamacain Brit kids are making the music for the times and damn it's as good as sound can sound, believe that!!
If you like Wire, or Bad Brains...
Every Single Song on this album is easily brilliant. This is the kind of rock that is so rare that people should staple it to thier bodies and wear it instead of gold and diamonds. We live in a sick world where a guy like me who's damn near heard it all hadn't heard this until just recently. I'm not trying to deduct cool points from myself, I'm just trying to give you some- if you cant make up your mind wether to get a copy of this or not, you'd better just get it and jive out.

A lost classic - one of the best albums I own!.......2003-04-20

The Selecter's "Too Much Pressure" is the single most overlooked album of the U.K. ska revival, and in my opinion, the most overlooked album of the late-70s/early-80s.

Fans of the short-lived U.K. ska revival are probably familiar with The Selecter, but unfortunately most don't own "Too Much Pressure". It was out of print until 2002, and then only released on a small indie label in the U.K.

The album was originally released in 1980, following a few key singles, on the then fledgling 2-Tone label. Those early singles - "The Selecter", "On My Radio" and "Too Much Pressure" - are included as bonus tracks on this reissue.

Like other 2-Tone bands, The Selecter is indebted to early Jamaican ska, specifically Duke Reid and Prince Buster productions, as well as late seventies U.K. punk. The Selecter is rooted in rock steady and reggae rhythms as well, which aligns them more closely with The English Beat than The Specials or Madness (all label-mates.)

What makes The Selecter completely unique is lead vocalist Pauline Black. Black was born to belt out infectious, punk-inspired ska tunes. Without her, The Selecter would sound too much like The English Beat - not a bad thing, just that Black really makes the band something special. She can back a social statement like "Danger" with fierce intensity and then bounce along playfully to some of the most infectious songs in existence. (Is "On My Radio" pure bliss or what?)

Tracks:

Give Me An Inch
Work To Make It Work
Back In My Arms
River Boat
Pressure Drop
Here With You Tonight
Trouble
Fine Time
Which Of Us Is The Fool

Customer Reviews:

No drop in quality here.......2007-07-26

I love this album and never get tired of listening to it. Had it on cassette for years, and last year got it on CD. As the previous reviewer correctly pointed out this is an eclectic collection but I think there is a common thread running through the songs even though there are various styles used.
I don't know whether this soul or funk or rock and frankly I don't care. Its bloody good music. Robert Palmers vocals are as always that wonderful blue-eyed soul that so perfectly fitted this early part of his career.
Little Feat are heavily involved and the influence of groups like The Meters can still be heard in the grooves that are laid down.
I don't think theres a duff track on the album. Favourites well if I had to pick two it would be 'Fine Time' and 'Back In My Arms' which which sort of sums up the album for me, but on another day I'd probably pick two others!
If you like your music with a heavy dose of funk/soul and a sprinkling of Reggae this is an essential album to get.

now if only they made .......2007-01-12

now if only they made some people can do what they like available.
a must for Robert Palmer fans..........
If you want to get to know how talented he was
get Sneakin Sally through the Alley, and pressure drop.
Wore out original vinyl many years ago

A Classic CD/ The Concerts Were Wonderful........2006-09-14

I saw Mr. Palmer at The Roxy in West Hollywood on the Tour for this album. Robert played 3 nights, 2 shows a night, I remember after meeting him that he told me "The record company is recording these shows for my next album". Anyway.. back to the show. Robert started the show with "Work To Make It Work", the band was well rehersed and he had 2 Female backup singers. I was a kid, and wanting to witness "history", I saw all 3 nights and the shows got better as I got to know the set list. He did most of Pressure Drop, and assorted songs fron "Sneakin Sally". When we talked after the 1st night, Robert said "he was excited to be releasing a live album". I told him "I'll be the 1st person to buy it when it comes out". He was impressed with this 14 year old Fan from Los Angeles. The next release from Robert was a studio album, and I was Bummed Out. But I'll never forget Robert, lookin' oh so sharp, Crooning 'Back In my Arms", the girls were swooning. The Creole tunes like "Here With You Tonight" had a swinging bouncy feel live. Boy, Folks.. This was an unforgettable evening. I miss Robert, I saw him at House of Blues while he was on tour for his last CD. The guy was a pro. Pressure Drop is a must have CD. Gotta love this man, and his music.

A blue-eyed soul must-have.......2006-03-30

As has been pointed out elsewhere, this showcases Robert Palmer when he had some serious soul, before the "Addicted to Love" period. Featuring Little Feat in their prime, this is a must-have LP for anybody who considers him/herself a fan of blue-eyed soul, or who just enjoys the Feat groove.

Little Feet featuring Robert Palmer.......2005-08-29

I was a moderate Robert Palmer fan but when I heard that he did this Album Pressure Drop and his backup band was Little Feet I had to get it, and I was very happy I did. It is like finding a missing Little Feet Album and so many signature toons...Must have if your a Little Feet fan and if you just like Palmer.

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Killa Debut From E-Dubbsta
It's just aiight, nothing like the classic EPMD joints............
Hot debut! Heavy on the beats!
Solid 1st solo from E-Dub
Heeeeeeey, eeeerick seeeermon, heeeeey

No Pressure
Erick Sermon
Manufacturer: Def Jam
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ASIN: B0000024J3
Release Date: 1994-07-26

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Customer Reviews:

Killa Debut From E-Dubbsta.......2007-04-02

Erick Sermon brings heat on his first solo after EPMD split. 1993's No Pressure has a lot going for it. He may have competition in the MC department, but the production is what we like most about his albums. The beats are simply immaculate. I love the East-West collabo with Kam and Ice Cube, on "The Ill S---;" the title is self explanatory with each givin' A-1 performances rippin the mic to shreds, and the beat suits each one's styles well. All 3 have aawesome chemistry together. I love the Zapp and Roger samples on tracks like "Stay Real" where u can hear Roger's talk box sampled in the hook. Redman and Keith Murray make appearances, and that just adds to the entertainment. All in all, simply, this album slaps all the way thru!

It's just aiight, nothing like the classic EPMD joints...................2006-12-30

Erick succeeds in proving that he could sustain a career past his EPMD days, but that's about it. His glory days will always be when he paired with the "Microphone Doctor" Parrish Smith.

Top Joints:
Stay Real
Hostile (Keith Murray's debut)
Hittin Switches
All In the Mind

Hot debut! Heavy on the beats! .......2006-06-19

I still remember Erick Sermon's first album, especially the blistering basslines in Stay Real. Sermon lashes at fake rappers who don't back up what they say. This song just jumps at you at first listen, as it has this funky, ballistic sound. Erick must have had the keyboards really revved up on this song--it's still one of my favorite solo songs from him! And once again, like in EPMD, Zapp and Roger Troutman are heavy sampled on this song. Also, another number, Hittin' Switches, has this truck-speakers blasting kind of music and beats as it leaps and bounces up and down in the chorus. He even lashes at his ex-EPMD member Parrish Smith, without saying his name on the song. The rest of the album is strong, as he has Redman and a group he found, Shadez of Lingo featured on some songs. Sermon proves that he could do it on his own outside of EPMD. His later albums got better.

Solid 1st solo from E-Dub.......2005-11-04

After EPMD broke up Erick went solo and did it right. Of his 4 solo albums I have ( I don't have "Double or Nothing") this is probably tied for my 2nd favorite (with "Chilltown NY"). With 14 songs, 5 are ok, 8 are good, and 1 is almost a classic, no classics or bad ones. Guests rap on 6 songs and he showcases his Def Squad crew, and guests also do 2 hooks. Production is off the wall for a '94 release, as Sermon does all the production (he co-produces one of them). His lyrics aren't the beat as we all know, but the beats wil make you bop your head all day long. A great album for his fans or fans of true old school hip-hop to have.

#2 - 9 (f/ Joe Synystr -- tight beat)
#3 - 9 (tight beat)
#4 - 8
#5 - 9.5 (f/ Keith Murray -- great beat)
#6 - 7.5 (nice beat)
#7 - 8 (dirty song -- f/ Debra Killings -- nice beat)
#8 - 8.5 (tight beat)
#10 - 8
#11 - 7.5 (f/ Derrick Culbreath)
#12 - 7.5 (f/ Shadz of Lingo -- nice beat)
#13 - 8.5 (f/ Ice Cube & Kam -- tight beat)
#14 - 8.5 (f/ Redman & Keith Murray)
#16 - 7 (f/ Soup)
#17 - 6.5 (another dirty song)

Erick Sermon -- b. 11/25/68 -- Brentwood, Long Island, NY
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Heeeeeeey, eeeerick seeeermon, heeeeey.......2005-06-16

After the break up it was clear that erick wasn't going out the game and showed he had what it takes with this release. He made his onw beats and done them well. He had a style that you could tell from anyone because of his voice and the way he flowed. He started up def squad also produced for redman, keith murray, jamal and others. Although he started the hit squad with parrish smith and redman, das efx and k-solo were on there, redman joined ericks def squad. Anyway, this album is tight and has some really nice tracks that bring back memories everytime you hear it becaue it's a classic. I like ericks flow, it's strange, I don't know if he's trying to be serious or not, but it sounds like just fun and not too hard but works excellent with his production. So, if you want a classic album that is from the the time when hip hop was alive and real get this, and also get the untcouchable 'double or nothing' too, one of my favourites. Peace!

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Complete Relaxation
A calming voice ...
Very Helpful
stressed out

Deep Relaxation
Sandy McDermott
Manufacturer: Tranquility Counseling, Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Your Present: A Half Hour of Peace

ASIN: B000K14L6I
Release Date: 2006-07-24

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Track 1

Product Description

This Deep Relaxation Guided Imagery Healing Series CD was created in order to bring guided relaxation, enjoyed by my psychotherapy clients, to everyone. Deep Relaxation helps you to release muscle tension, to relax body and mind, or to drift off into deep sleep. This CD helps to elicit feelings of calm and tranquility. Each part of your body is encouraged to relax with the help of peaceful background music composed specifically to induce a state of calmness. This CD can give you the feeling of having taken a mental vacation from a stressful day. It will assist you to create relaxation whenever it is needed. Benefits of this Deep Relaxation CD benefits may include: soothing headaches and chronic pain; reduced blood pressure, improved sleep, improved mood, decreased anxiety; release of tension; increased ability to cope and easing of depression. Other benefits include: creation of a deeper connection to one s higher power and improved ability to quiet the mind prior to meditation or prayer. For best results use this CD one to 3 times daily for a month. You may find it helpful to use it at work, at home, at bedtime or during travel. You may download a free Stress Evaluation Form to measure improvement at www.createtranquility.com.

Customer Reviews:

Complete Relaxation.......2007-03-10

I have found this CD to be an invaluable tool in assisting and training
patients to acheive deep relaxation. The music and verbal
guidance ease the mind and body creating an atmosphere where true healing occurs.

A calming voice ..........2007-01-29

Sandy's "Deep Relaxation" CD is the first thing I listen to after a long, stressful day at work. Her calming voice, coupled with the relaxing music, helps ground me when I'm feeling lost, upset, or uneasy. I strongly encourage anyone who is looking for a healthy way to unwind or in need of a calming influence in his/her life to listen to this CD.

Very Helpful.......2007-01-09

Deep Relaxation is the perfect way to wind down after a busy or stressful day. The music and guidance by Sandy McDermott helps you relax all your muscles, and alleviate aches or pains in your body. I find listening to this CD after a day of working at the computer or after traveling most helpful to ease tension and relax my body. I highly recommend this CD.

stressed out.......2007-01-06

I was getting all stressed out for an MRI scan, as I'm a bit claustrophobic. However, we put Sandy's cd on during the scan, and I was so relaxed I almost fell asleep! Thank you Sandy, for getting me through a difficult situation!

Sandy's voice if very soothing and calming. I can highly recommend this cd for anyone who needs to relax during a stressful situation, or just wind down at the end of a stressful day. If you're having difficulty sleeping at night--this will do the trick!

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Music for the soul
More awful reggae!
Best reggae album since Heart of Congos
A perfect album.
Time heals......

Pressure Points
John Brown's Body
Manufacturer: Easy Star
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00092ZMXO
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

Bread
Heart and Soul
Blazing Love
New Blood
Make It Easy
Full Control
What We Gonna Do?
Picking Up
Resonate
Not Enough
Follow into Shadow
Pressure Points

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Over the course of a handful of albums, John Brown's Body has gotten tons of props for its approach to reggae. Far from being some Bob Marley cover band that plays reggae night at a Daytona Beach bar, the Boston/Ithaca, NY-based band fuses socially conscious lyrics with a vintage roots sound epitomized in the use of B3 organ, a horn section, great harmony vocals and a general warm analog production sound that recalls reggae's 1970s heyday. The eight-piece band's first album for the great Easy Star label sticks with that sound while also tastefully updating it with a bit more pop melody carried on the vocals, particularly on "Blazing Love" and "Make It Easy." Those looking for something more rootsy among the dozen songs should get what they need from "What We Gonna Do?" or the chugging "Resonate." Some question the band's origins in the Northeast (and not Jamaica), but there is no roots reggae band out there better than JBB. -- Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

Music for the soul.......2006-06-01

I just saw JBB at the Belly Up and was blown away. I had heard about them before but had never seen them live or bought a CD. I picked up Pressure Points along with Among Them at the show and have been listeing since. Original music, reggae or otherwise, is always refreshing, and original music this good is hard to find.

More awful reggae!.......2006-04-26

Knowing me as a huge reggae fan, a friend of mine gave me this miserable disc to listen to; and if I hadn't patiently endured it as captive audience before my car stereo, I would have ejected it in the middle of the first song. There is WAY too much good if not excellent reggae around to have to settle for this utter mess of fake Jamaican accents, rehashed reggae cliched lyrics, dull melodies, and boring musicianship. Why bother with this garbage when you can have Bob Marley; Peter Tosh; Bunny Wailer; Ziggy, Stephen, Damian or Ky-mani Marley; Morgan Heritage; Steel Pulse; Capleton; Luciano; Cocoa Tea; Anthony B; Culture; Third World; Judy Mowatt; Israel Vibration; Toots Hibbert; etc, etc?? All reggae is not GOOD reggae simply because it's reggae. If you think John Brown's Body is good, I don't think you've heard reggae.

Best reggae album since Heart of Congos .......2006-04-13

Kevin Kinsella takes a fat step back on this album for the benefit of the entire group. Every musician in the band sounds great. The bass is on, the drums. The album is produced by the Easy Star All-Stars, that brought Dub Side of the Moon; maybe that has something to do with it. What is so amazing about Pressure Points is Elliot Martin. I swear to everyone, this guy is on par with Bob Marley, Jacob Miller, Junior Murvin, Horace Andy, etc. Never before have I heard any "modern" reggae that compares to anything from the rocksteady/dub era. One reviewer calls Martin's style dancehall. His style is unlike anything ever heard before.

This album by far surpasses anything that they've ever done, I promise.

A perfect album........2006-03-01

Absolutely stunning. In my top 10 albums of all time. Have listened to it solidly for last 2 months. Most uplifting reggae album I have ever heard. Just check out the songs Bread, New Blood and Picking Up for starters.

Time heals.............2005-12-20

You have to admire the consistency and growth of this group. Then as you listen, you discover savvy songwriting skills and excellent musicianship. For a moment, lets forget that they chose the format of reggae to communicate to the masses. The lyrics mostly indicate righteous, positive messages with enlightenment being the prime motivator. This style of music is healing music. It comes from inside. What about past messengers. John Lennon (with Imagine) or Gandhi with the quote, "Be the change you want to see in the world." Using your success to spread truth and righteousness is a respectable thing to do in my book.

Now for the reggae devoted, there are too many critics at times. Use your own judgement, listen carefully, the world may change. They still have their artistic integrity in tact. Those of you that can't stand to watch an artist grow need to sit back, drink some tea and take a class in songwriting to see if you can do it.........

The Pressure Is On: Original Classic Hits, Vol. 7

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country fan
Starts to go downhill at this point
Brilliant album featuring George Jones and Boxcar Willie
Hank's Best
Pure Country GOLD!

The Pressure Is On: Original Classic Hits, Vol. 7
Hank Williams Jr.
Manufacturer: Curb Special Markets
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000000DB0
Release Date: 1995-03-14

Tracks:

A Country Boy Can Survive
The Coalition To Ban Coalitions
Tennessee Stud
Ramblin' In My Shoes
The Pressure Is On
All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)
I Don't Care (If Tomorrow Never Comes)
Weatherman
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Customer Reviews:

country fan.......2006-03-26

after listening to this selection of hank jr.s , there were a few slections that i had been looking for, but forget the titlesi would recommend this selection to any of hank jr.s fans that are looking for a excellent quallity cd!

Starts to go downhill at this point.......2005-04-27

In my opinion, Hank Williams Jr. - when he did it right - was about as good as it gets in country music. You listen to his records like "Old Habits" and "Whiskey Bent & Hell Bound" and it is hard to get much better than that. But with this album Hank Jr started showing glimpses of what would become his future...and it's not good. He has a terrible version of "The Tennessee Stud" and everything just seems so overdone. He's best on songs like "I Don't Care If Tomorrow Never Comes", "Ramblin My Shoes" and "All My Rowdy Friends Have Settled Down" - everything else is just filler. And with future albums the filler would get worse until he eventually got to the point he would write things like "This Ain't Dallas" and "Fax Me a Beer". Too bad, terrible waste of talent.

Brilliant album featuring George Jones and Boxcar Willie.......2004-02-11

The standard of this album is set by the opening track, the classic A country boy can survive. The coalition to ban coalitions is one those political songs that Hank is so good, but this is one that a lot of people can empathize with to some extent, whatever their own political beliefs. Of course, everybody feels like joining one of those coalitions at some time or other, when things or values they treasure are threatened. Tennessee stud is a cover of the classic horse song by Jimmy Driftwood. Rambling in my shoes is a duet with Boxcar Willie, a singer who achieved fame in the UK but, as I understand, remained virtually unknown in his homeland. Boxcar also contributed the train whistle effects. The title track is a smoldering bluesy song.

All my rowdy friends have settled down, lamenting how his friends no longer spend as much time enjoying themselves drinking, was one of the biggest hits of Hank's hugely successful career. I don't care if tomorrow never comes, a great duet with George Jones, is about having a good time - so perhaps Hank found one rowdy friend he could still drink with. Weatherman is another great bluesy song, in which Hank begs for a change in the weather. Every time I hear that song is another lament, this time remembering someone he misses. The controversial Ballad of Hank Williams, in which Hank makes his views on his father clear to the tune of Battle of New Orleans, completes an outstanding album.

This is, by Hank's standards, quite a mellow album, proving that he can be brilliant even when he's not being rowdy. Although I normally prefer him when he's rowdy, I enjoy both aspects of his music and the strength of the material here ensures that this is one of my favorite albums of his.

Hank's Best.......2003-07-20

This is definitely my all-time favorite Hank album. When I was a kid my dad had this on vinyl and I remember listening to it the night before going fishing in Gettysburg, PA. The memories this album conjures up for me are amazing. My favorite song is probably 'Tennessee Stud' with its "Johnny Cash-like" vocal delivery. Of course the classic 'Country Boy Can Survive' is on this one which is very fun to perform at karaoke by the way. Other highlights include 'Ramblin' In My Shoes' featuring the late great Boxcar Willie, 'Mr Weatherman' which reminds one a bit of Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight', and the title track 'The Pressure Is On' where Hank's Greg Allman influence just shines. In my opinion this CD is a must-have for all country fans. It sounds just as good today as when it was first released and will sound good until we're all gone. It is timeless!!

Pure Country GOLD!.......2002-12-30

IF you liked Hank 20 years ago, this disc will take you right back to the 1980's! A decidedly invaluable addition to my Hank collection!

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Decent But Bland Sophomore Effort
Evolution of Electronic
Perfection - Sans Interlude!
best of the best
Love it!

Raise the Pressure
Electronic
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Twisted Tenderness
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Republic

ASIN: B000002N00
Release Date: 1996-07-09

Tracks:

Forbidden City
For You
Dark Angel
One Day
Until The End Of Time
Second Nature
If You've Got Love
Out Of My League
Interlude
Freefall
Vist Me
How Long
Time Can Tell

Customer Reviews:

Decent But Bland Sophomore Effort.......2007-03-19

On paper, its a group made in 80s heaven. New Order's Bernard Sumner provides his fantastically low-key, Joe Everyman lyrics while Smiths' guitarist Johnny Marr does his jangly bit. The formula looked fool-proof. The band's debut certainly shined with promise. While resembling New Order more than The Smiths, it was loaded with a slew of synth-pop gems. It even had a bit of help from a Pet Shop Boy. But the years piled on, and still no second album. We got "Disappointed" on the Cool World soundtrack, and that totally whetted our appetites.

1996 rolled around, and the band finally released a follow-up to their eponymous first album. So how does Raise the Pressure rate?

Unfortunately, this album pales in comparison to its predecessor. The catchy beats and choruses are, for the most part, gone. The thumping 90s electronic rhythms might be there every once in a while, but they're not as gripping or unique as the one's one the first album. Furthermore, this album goes for a mid-tempo melodic approach that doesn't shine as well as one would hope. Indeed, it creates a listening experience that is pleasant but ultimately ephemeral. Tunes seem catchy, but they're not memorable at all.

This is a clear example of a sophomore slump. The band tried to mess with the formula but only became blander because of it. The music itself is not bad, but it lacks the pizazz of their earlier work. New Order and Electronic die-hards should look into it, though.

Evolution of Electronic.......2006-10-24

For those unfamiliar with the band Electronic, the members are Johnny Marr, former guitarist of the Smiths and Bernard Sumner, vocalist for New Order. Together, the two are pilars of the Manchester music scene that blossomed in the late 70s and early 80s. This album in particular was produced by Karl Bertos, of Kraftwerk. If you've ever listened to their self-titled previous album, this seems to be the natural progression of their music. Not only do they maintain their dance sound, but utilize more of Johnny Marr's excellent guitar work.

Bernard Sumner is also on point with his Brit-boy vocals often imitated by many other artists, but never duplicated. One of the stand-out tracks is "Dark Angel", which is an up-tempo, lyrically melancholy dance track where you can feel the Kraftwerkian influence of Bertos. "Second Nature" is a solid dance track with a style reminiscent of the Pet Shop Boys, but without all of the theatrics. Meanwhile, "Time Can Tell" is a slower track, with a more romantic feel.

Overall, you've got a solid album which is a prime example of what Brit-pop should be, and what many other artists should aspire to. I highly recommend the album, and also suggest checking out some of their other work.

Perfection - Sans Interlude!.......2006-07-31

Anyone who gives this album less than a perfect score of 5 out of 5 sure don't know what they're talking about. I love this album dearly and cannot decide if the self-titled debut was better or this - it's a toss up really. But it wouldn't be right for me to choose any of the two when Twisted Tenderness is close to mind-blowing as well...

It's a given that every single song on this album is out of this world - except for the interlude: Sure, it isn't a song per se, but it is a waste of 40 seconds in my opinion. Some of the songs that will stick in your head for sure are, "Forbidden City", "Dark Angel", "Second Nature" and "Visit Me".

If you love New Order's Republic, then Electronic is the New Order side project for you. RAISE THE PRESSURE IS A STELLAR ALBUM EVERY SINGLE PERSON SHOULD OWN!

best of the best.......2006-07-25

One of the best album from Electronic! Very melodic and sensible. Track "Second Nature" blowing up my head. :-)

Love it!.......2006-06-02

I have to admit I don't listen to the whole cd that much...but I am obsessed with "Until The End Of Time". It is SO fabulous! It's worth the full price, but under 10 dollars is a bargain for this under-appreciated album. Their first album is really good too. I recommend it as well. If you are a fan of New Order or electronic music in general and have not yet listened to "Until The End of Time", give it a listen NOW!

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