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1. What You Are

2. Twelve Steps to Nothing

3. Landslide

4. By the River

5. Imprint

6. Colorblind

7. Rebirth of Tragedy

8. Locust of the Dead Earth

9. Up in You

10. Clone

11. Jada Bloom

Imprint,Vision of Disorder,Roadrunner Records,Alternative Metal,Heavy Metal,Pop,Rock

Average customer rating: All firepower, no finesse. absolutely sick dark and hard drum and bass Amazong DnB DslEvol totally bodacious

The HUMAN Resource DIESELBOY presents Manufacturer: System Recordings / HUMAN Imprint ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bad Taste Dungeonmaster's Guide Hold Your Colour projectHUMAN The 6ixth Session ASIN: B000EHQK9O Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

1. Vector Burn - Paradise Lost (D-Star Remix)
2. Bad Company UK - Mass Hysteria (Hive Remix)
3. Kaos + Karl K + Jae Kennedy - Houston
4. Styles of Beyond - Subculture (Upbeats Remix)
5. DJ Fresh - Wargames '03
6. Skynet - Catherine Wheel
7. Evol Intent + Ewun - Rapture
8. Bad Company UK - Grunge 3 (Dieselboy + Kaos + Karl K Remix)
9. Dieselboy + Kaos feat Messinian - Barrier Break (Infiltrata + Hochi Remix)
10. Evol Intent + Mayhem + Thinktank - Broken Sword
11. Dieselboy + Kaos - Submission
12. Kaos + Karl K + Jae Kennedy - Studio 54

Tracks:

1. Evol Intent + Dieselboy - Vivify
2. Infiltrata + Define - Parallel Universe
3. Evol Intent + Mayhem + Thinktank - Broken Sword
4. Upbeats - Piss Fiend
5. Kaos + Karl K + Jae Kennedy - Moonraker (Gridlok Remix)
6. Evol Intent + Mayhem + Psidream - Assimilation
7. Styles Of Beyond - Subculture (Upbeats Remix)
8. Kaos + Karl K + Jae Kennedy - Xanadu (Stratus Remix)
9. DJ Fresh - Wargames '03
10. Bad Company UK - Mass Hysteria (Hive Remix)
11. Dieselboy + Kaos - Barrier Break
12. Dieselboy + Kaos - Barrier Break (Infiltrata + Hochi Remix)
13. Evol Intent + Ewun - Reality Check
14. Upbeats - Le Mammoth
15. Evol Intent + Ewun - The Rapture
16. BT - Knowledge of Self (Evol Intent Remix)
17. Bad Company UK - Grunge 3 (Dieselboy + Kaos + Karl K Remix)
18. Ewun - The Divide
19. Stratus - You Must Follow (Anthology)
20. Dieselboy + Technical Itch - Atlantic State (Gridlok Remix)
21. Dieselboy + Kaos - Submission
22. Sasha - Fundamental (Gridlok Remix)
23. BT - The Great Escape (Alliance Remix)

Album Description

"The switch thrown as raw lightning arcs down the line; violent, consuming the cold form upon the table. Within moments, the power is diminished. By the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs..." - Dieselboy, 2006

Step into Dieselboy's laboratory, as he builds the beast known as THE HUMAN RESOURCE. Disc One `SELECTED WORKS,' is the first CD compilation from Dieselboy's mighty drum & bass label, HUMAN. This 12-song sonic monster includes club anthems and VIP remixes from )EIB(, DJ Fresh, The Upbeats, Dieselboy + Kaos and more.

Disc Two `EVOL INTENT ASSEMBLE THE MONSTER' features a continuous DJ-mix from one of America's top d'n'b DJ/producer crews, Evol Intent, hand picked by Dieselboy to stitch together some of the best of the HUMAN catalog, plus exclusive tracks and remixes from Gridlok, Infiltrata + Hochi, Vector Burn, Dieselboy + Technical Itch and others.

Customer Reviews:

All firepower, no finesse........2006-07-12

Sorry folks, I just wasn't feelin' this one. I've been down with Diesel since System, but this, in my opinion, is his least-desirable album this decade. One thing I did like about this record was its clean production and mastering, thus making it sound good even on low-budget systems. But overall, this record came off as rather soulless to me, which is kind of ironic, considering the title. Technically, it's pretty tight, I admit, but the track selection on both discs is lukewarm at best. Disc 2 was particularly disappointing considering that I dig many of Evol Intent's other (re)mixes. Overall there wasn't a single magical moment or musical miracle in the whole 2+ hours of material, just "hard" beats and rough bass, none of which were fresh or innovative (or even that hard really). If you want sicker melodies, more dramatic breakdowns (and/or reconstructions), or maybe just the periodic emotional/contemplative moment amidst sufficiently hard/dark themes check The Dungeonmaster's Guide, or the even more eargasmic Project Human. If you just want to mosh, headbang, or blast your system at intersections, get this lifeless example of recent Drum n' Bass - which seemingly has become more a stage for adolescent expressions like "hip" and "hard", and less the forum of artistic license and musical advancement that it had briefly become.

absolutely sick dark and hard drum and bass.......2006-05-17

This double album is completely insane. It's worth it for the second disc alone. What Dieselboy started with Project Human and The Dungeonmaster's Guide is assembled perfectly with this collection, and I've never heard a more aggressive, more advanced, more well put together and solid set of tracks. Some say that Dieselboy has lost his roots since System Upgrade, but I say forget that. The Dieselboy "feel" is back and better than ever, and if you like dark drum and bass you have to give this album a chance.

Amazong DnB.......2006-05-13

I really love this CD. You have to dig hard drum and bass to really enjoy this album. Though their are a few lighter songs, most are aggressive drum and bass which will keep your head banging for hours. One of the best things about this double album is the length. Over 2 hours of music for such a small price. Some CD's now adays are less than 40 minutes and they want you to pay 20 bucks for it. I would be willing to pay double for this CD it is so good. An essential album for any drum and bass fan.
5 Stars!

DslEvol.......2006-04-10

A good addition to anyone who likes hard dnb! I already had most of the first Cd from other artist albums. Good choice of songs though, and the second CD is mixed very well, Cds look cool too. great collection on ONE album A+

totally bodacious.......2006-04-07

this thing is so rad i think the only cd that can top it would be Ratt - Invasion of Your Privacy

Great back catalog of Human & brand new exclusives, plus Evol Intent destroy the 2nd disc.
definately a must have, dudes!!!

Average customer rating: best songwriting of the current day- It made me reflect on life and its many meanings. Whimsical and touching "slices of life" wonderful and thoughtful lyrics. i want more TSOL is incredibly intelligent and hasnt a weak cut.

The Secret of Life Gretchen Peters Manufacturer: Imprint ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gretchen Peters Halcyon Trio Live Shut Up And Kiss Me 29 Nights ASIN: B0000059JB Release Date: 1996-06-04

Tracks:

1. Waiting For The Light To Turn Green
2. Border Town
3. I Ain't Ever Satisfied
4. I Was Looking For You
5. On A Bus To St. Cloud
6. Over Africa
7. This Uncivil War
8. The Secret Of Life
9. A Room With A View
10. Circus Girl
11. When You Are Old

Customer Reviews:

best songwriting of the current day-.......1999-07-25

This CD has it all.. it is deeply introspective, from so many points of view, it reflects life in different lights that aren't thought of every day-the best song on this in my opinion is Circus Girl, this is one example of the amazing aura that Gretchen creates throughout this album. Everyone needs a copy!!

It made me reflect on life and its many meanings........1999-04-20

I loved this album-i had only seen it reviewed as a country album, which didn't do it justice, because this couldn't be put into a specific genre, in my opinion. Every word on this album is so deeply thought out, and the vocals show that Gretchen really put that amount of feeling into it too...i recommend this to anybody who wants to sit back and relax and just listen to a great album with lots of amazing stories.

Whimsical and touching "slices of life".......1999-02-18

Isn't it great when you come across a new artist whom you know will become one of your favorites? For me, Gretchen Peters is one of these. If you like Mary Chapin Carpenter, Cheryl Wheeler, Beth Nielsen Chapman, and Eliza Gilkysen, you will probably like her too. I'm glad this CD has been out for awhile. Hopefully that means there's a new one due in the very near future.

wonderful and thoughtful lyrics. i want more.......1998-08-28

The lyrics are wonderful and thoughtfull. I want another album of the same caliber, please.

TSOL is incredibly intelligent and hasnt a weak cut........1998-05-20

The Secret Of Life is one of the strongest releases I have heard in a long time. Gretchens ability to communicate an idea or emotion is amazing and her vocals are truly beautiful. If you like well written material sung by one who is well versed in evoking thought and feeling, this ones for you.

Average customer rating: Sweeeeet Drum-and-bass's most polished and mature album Superb Great CD Evolution

Dungeonmaster's Guide Dieselboy Manufacturer: HUMAN Imprint / System Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: The HUMAN Resource The 6ixth Session projectHUMAN A Soldier's Story At Close Range: Mix CD ASIN: B000228DY6 Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

1. Dieselboy - Prologue
2. Cartridge - End Of The World
3. Break - Accelerate
4. Kaos + Karl K + Jae Kennedy - Soul On Fire (Concord Dawn Remix)
5. Basic Operations - White
6. Tech Itch - The Hand (Dungeonmaster Exclusive)
7. Raiden - Infection (E-Sassin Remix)
8. Sasha - Immortal (Kaos + Karl K Remix)
9. Wink - Evil Acid (Gridlok Remix)
10. Teebee + Calyx - Follow The Leader
11. BT - Knowledge Of Self (Evol Intent Remix)
12. Dub Faction - Flightpath
13. Usual Suspects - Doorway (Gridlok + Echo Remix)
14. Dom + Kemal - Moulin Rouge (Dieselboy + Kaos + Karl K Remix)
15. Tiesto - Flight 643 (Paul B + Subwave Remix)
16. Concord Dawn - Take Me Away (Ill Skillz Remix)
17. Decorum - Contrax (Weapon Remix)
18. Dumonde - Human (Ill Skillz Remix)

Tracks:

1. Dieselboy - Adventure Unfold
2. Kaos + Karl K + Jae Kennedy - Moonraker (Gridlok Remix)
3. Kaos + Karl K + Jae Kennedy - Houston (KC Remix)
4. Stratus - You Must Follow (Evol Intent VIP)
5. Kaos + Karl K + Jae Kennedy - Xanadu (Stratus Remix)
6. Kaos + Karl K + Jae Kennedy - Studio 54 (Basic Operations Remix)

Customer Reviews:

Sweeeeet.......2007-07-09

This CD along with The HUMAN Resource were the first two CDs I owned by Dieselboy and are to this day my favorite. They have hard driving beats that do not bore like most D&B (even some of Dieselboy's earlier stuff is borderline too repetitive for me). I strongly recommend these beats.

Drum-and-bass's most polished and mature album.......2007-05-05

Dieselboy's Dungeonmaster's Guide is as close to perfect as the genre has ever gotten. What's ironic about it is how misleading the title is. Dungeonmaster's Guide? This won't help you master Dungeons & Dragons, but it will challenge your ears. You would think that an album with such an ambitious title would spawn all original songs, but nope; this is a mix of previous tracks released by other artists remixed by Dieselboy. However, this is a double album of relentless drum-and-bass intensity as only Dieselboy could bring. If you had any wonder on who the best drum-and-bass DJ is and why Dieselboy is so popular in the subculture of electronic music, here is the answer. Dieselboy is known for his perfectionism and Dungeonmaster's Guide is the best example of it. As on 6ixth Session, another solid Dieselboy album, he uses Disc 1 for the mix and Disc 2 for a song collection. The highlight of Disc 1 is the breathtaking "End of the World", one of the greatest electronic songs ever put to tape that perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the disc. Disc 2 isn't quite as stirring as Disc 1, but it is still strong nevertheless. The highlight of Disc 2 is "Studio 54", a very satisfying conclusion to a very accomplished album. A-

Superb.......2006-01-20

I've always liked DJ Dara and and Alaska for my dnb needs until someone asked me why I have no Dieslboy in my stock. I laughed and said "he probably sucks compared to Dara." I got Dungeonmaster so I could give it a chance since I'm like that. I'm glad I chose this record as my first choice because this cd is awesome! Woohoo! I didn't like it my first go round but a few days later I popped it in again without those high expectations and I have forgotten how I didn't like it the first time through. GET THIS CD.

Great CD.......2005-12-24

I have Dungeonmaster's Guide and I love it! I don't have any Dieselboy cds, so this is the best.

Evolution.......2005-11-22

This album is great. I have all of Dieselboy's other albums and I have to say that this one ranks right beside The 6ixth Session and projectHUMAN for me. For those who have reviewed this with a bit of disappointment and disapproval; guys, you need to come to terms with the fact that Drum & Bass is changing. The music is evolving and there nothing to stop that. The next logical step is for us to accept this and adapt to it. Dieselboy isn't what he used to be because now he seems to be better at what he does best. Go Dieseboy!!

I definetly recommend this album.

Average customer rating: Who Couldn't Love This? AWESOME ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY!!!

Desire Road Bob Woodruff Manufacturer: Imprint ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dreams and Saturday Nights ASIN: B0000059JJ Release Date: 1997-03-25

Tracks:

1. Almost Saturday Night
2. Out Of The Blue
3. That Was Then
4. I'm Losing You
5. Remember To Forget
6. All That Love Has Worn Away
7. I Want You
8. Everyday I Have To Cry
9. Perfect World
10. Cry Behind The Wheel
11. If It's Really Got To Be This Way
12. River's Edge

Customer Reviews:

Who Couldn't Love This?.......1999-04-11

If you have never heard the pure, raw sound of Bob Woodruff's vocals, you MUST give it a listen. His songs are pure, not to mention his voice..The majority of the songs are highly uplifting! Great for a road trip!!! If you can get your hands on his first CD, "Dreams & Saturday Night", it is definately worth the search as well!

AWESOME ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY!!!.......1998-11-09

Though not as powerful as his debut album, Bob Woodruff again has proven how totally devoid of any direction country radio is. People like Chris Knight, the Delevantes and other struggling artists are overlooked so we can get chocked to death with artists like Vince Gill and Shania Twain. Bob Woodruff deserves a listen. Hist talents are trully overlooked. J. Henson

Average customer rating: Flying under the radar

Pay Before You Pump Al Anderson Manufacturer: Imprint ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: After Hours Al Anderson Wild Weekend Party Favors Riding in My Car ASIN: B0000059JF Release Date: 1996-09-17

Tracks:

1. No Place In History
2. Bang Bang Bang
3. It Came From The South
4. Change Is Gonna Do Me Good
5. Get Gone
6. That Thang
7. Under The Hood
8. Listen To Your Heart
9. Lonely Too Long
10. After The Mardi Gras
11. Hole In My Heart
12. Without Your Love
13. Hiss-On-U

Amazon.com

"Pay Before You Pump" is former NRBQ guitarist Al Anderson's third solo album, a country rock effort with an emphasis on the rock. When he remakes his song "Lonely Too Long," he allows distortion to creep into his guitar riff; by contrast, Anderson's version of "Without Your Love" is even more quiet and understated than Tippin's, but when Anderson sings, "Danced with the devil in a bottle of whiskey," there's a stark terror in his husky whisper. Music Row hitmaker Bob DiPiero cowrote two songs with Anderson and they're the most country-sounding tracks on "Pay Before You Pump." "Change Is Gonna Do Me Good" (a thinly disguised rewrite of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come") is an old-fashioned gospel hymn, while "Under the Hood" uses more automobile metaphors than you can count. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

Flying under the radar.......2004-02-03

Al Anderson is an unspoken music giant of Nashville. Like all ex rock & rollers he is laid up in Nashville still writing and playng good music. I got to see him on Delbert's Blues cruise and he is fantastic. A great guitarist, recently teamed up with Vince Gill on song and video. The album, excuse me CD, is great, part punk on the first cut, tongue in cheek humor, and all great music. Like John Hiatt and Bob Dylan, he just grows on you! If it were not for Al, a good part of Nashville's hat acts would be broke or back working construction. Keep it up Al!

Average customer rating: Clone Rock HELL YES!!!! 12 Steps to Hardcore Metal Hardcore + Metal = The Perfect Combination Underlying Genius

Imprint Vision of Disorder Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vision of Disorder For the Bleeders From Bliss to Devastation Designs for Automotion Fixation on a Coworker ASIN: B000007T4G Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. What You Are
2. Twelve Steps To Nothing
3. Landslide
4. By The River
5. Imprint
6. Colorblind
7. Rebirth Of Tragedy
8. Locust Of The Dead Earth
9. Up In You
10. Clone
11. Jada Bloom

Customer Reviews:

Clone Rock.......2006-07-07

For what it's worth this band is worth listening to. They're not terrible. Real agressive and abusive sound was a bit ahead of it's time. However I have to give this 3 stars because it's a blunt rip off of Pantera's "The Great Southern Trenskill" CD that came out prior to this in 1996. They have Phil Anselmo doing guest vocals one one track to start and topped it off with a song called "Twelve Steps To Nothing" in the wake of Pantera's "Thirteen Steps To Nowhere". ...no, really it's true. Credit is due for first CD to make it big from ripping off at the time under rated Pantera.

HELL YES!!!!.......2005-12-14

One of my fave's from age 15(all vod before tvt was!)..I still own this and it still can cause some serious damage!!

What this is ..is so unique and I will no longer stand by and let faggot ''emo'' poser band's try and ripp this off..THIS BAND IS ONE OF THE ORIGINATOR's for their style of METAL and HARDCORE!!

Tim Williams again spill's hig lung's for us, and the instrument's are FANFUKKINGTASTIC!!! this is even beautiful at time's!!

A MANDATORY LISTEN...TAKE MY WORD FOR IT..AND O SO UNDERATED!!!!

12 Steps to Hardcore Metal.......2005-06-14

The second full length album by these hardcore maniacs... And surprisingly it is even heavier then their self-titled debut.
IMPRINT is one vicious, raw, album, more metal on this and more insanity... The album begins with "What you Are" and doesn't begin to let up until after track #5 "Imprint" (Also has some Phil Anselmo on "By the River") #6 is "Colorblind" is the highlight of this album... Amazing Lyrics - so much emotion - And it ends with Jada Bloom an epic Metal Romance. Again Tim Williams is truly a poet.


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Hardcore + Metal = The Perfect Combination.......2005-04-09

Vision of Disorder did it again. They released another masterpiece. It doesn't sound like the first, but it still sounds extremely wicked. "By The River" is a great track, featuring Pantera/Down/Superjoint Ritual voc box Phil Anselmo. "Imprint", the single, will always remain a classic for me, and so will "What You Are" and "12 Steps Towards Nothing". This is some great stuff here. Great, classic stuff from the vaults of Roadrunner records. Check out Tim William's and Tim Kennedy's new band, Bloodsimple. They bring back the brutality in rock.

Underlying Genius.......2005-02-15

This album is truly incredible. It has an unrelenting power, and I don't just mean it's loud and noisy - which is how a lot of metal/hardcore fans define 'power'. This isn't just noise. This is orchestrated rawness - a contradiction in terms? - not if you can get to grips with this album. It's not just a collection of disjointed tracks, which I fear many similar bands tend to release. It's an intelligent mix of tracks that come together to create a near perfect hardcore album, in my opinion. I grew up on this kinda stuff, it was my staple genre. But recently, a good 6 years after purchasing this album, I dug it back out from the depth of my collection. With a wide grin I put it into the player and that grin remained for the duration of "Imprint". I fear that there is an underlying genius to this album that the majority of people can not appreciate. I wasn't really a huge fan of the first album, but "For the Bleeders" and the new album "From Bliss to Devastation" are both brilliant albums. "Imprint" however is a level above. It's not brilliant, its genius and it's VOD at their best. I hope you enjoy this album as much and for as long as I have.

Average customer rating: RAISING the BAR not for everyone candiria rules, i am suprised No Words Could Describe Candiria ef-ing shreds, kenneth and carley are incredible!!!

The C.O.M.A. Imprint Candiria Manufacturer: Lakeshore Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: 300 Percent Density The Process of Self-Development Surrealistic Madness Beyond Reasonable Doubt Five Episodes from the Subconscious ASIN: B000067F6W Release Date: 2002-07-02

Tracks:

1. Paradigm Shift
2. Year One
3. Peel this Strip and Fold Here
4. Faction
5. Bring The Pain/Multiple Incisions
6. Riding the Spiral
7. Tribes
8. Primary Obstacle
9. Molecular Dialect
10. Divided
11. R*Evolutionize*R*

Tracks:

1. Blue Suede Timbs: Chief
2. Collective Unconscious: Spylacopa
3. That Which Survives: Ghosts of the Canal
4. Let the Mic Go: Kid Gambino
5. Hypnotic Oceans: D.J. Laptop
6. Richard Dreyfuss: Ghosts of the Canal

Amazon.com

While aging metalheads wave their glory swords and young shags pray at the altar of the retro stoner sound, Brooklyn's Candiria are miles ahead--in the jazz-influenced, Blue Note sense. The music is extremely aggressive, but not a raging ride through hellfire like that of so many of their former death metal compatriots. Especially on this showcase of oddities and rarities, Candiria's strength is its cool interconnecting polyrhythm of oceanic slates of controlled mayhem.

The first disc of this collection is a foray through studio rarities with wide-eyed appearances by Method Man's "Bring the Pain" and at least 117 eye-opening instrumental breaks. Though the band's chops and love of odd timing are worthy of music conservatorians, Candiria admirably keeps its assault aimed toward hard-core punk and metal venues, luring the moshpit into a crazed hungry state of confusion as guitars, drums, and screeching staccato vocal raps intermesh in a roar of asynchronous bliss. Disc two here is a sampler of bands from Candiria's C.O.M.A. collective--an array of launching points into various mental sonic terrains. All are good, but none play metal, and metallic intensity is what pushes Candiria's own eclecticism over the top to the point of brilliant revelation. With each release, Candiria's blend of grind-core, hard-core, jazz, rap, and electronica grows slightly smoother and stronger. Whether or not they ever perfect the synthesis, the struggle itself is a splendid, surprising example to be followed. --Ian Christe

Album Description

NEW 2 CD DIGIPAK FROM MODERN METAL'S MOST ACCLAIMED GROUP CELEBRATING THE LAUNCH OF THEIR NEWLY INDUCTED C.O.M.A. IMPRINT. BONUS E.P. PROFILILES ARTISTS ON CANDIRIA'S NEWLY INDUCTED C.O.M.A. IMPRINT.

Album Description

Double CD version of 2002 release from the ''Rap/Metal'' outfit, disc two features various artists including Chief, Spylacopa, Ghosts of the Canal, Kid Gambino & DJ Laptop. Gatefold digipak. Lakeshore Records.

Customer Reviews:

RAISING the BAR.......2004-12-31

As I walked into the music store my ears IMMEDIETLY took note. Like a magnet I was drawn to the corner where the speaker hang. For 2 minutes straight my head was slowly bobbing in awe with mouth wide open. Called my freind over, said "listen to this, this is it!" Metal/fusion/jazz/hip-hop all blended together to form what I would consider one of the best collections of METAL talent. A sound with hints of Sepultura, Pantera, Sacred Reich, Soulfly, Hatebreed and Primus among others. The crunchiest and tightest of rhythms segway into offbeat jazz that make you wonder if this drummer has 8 arms and a computer brain. Gangsta-rap meets Marley only to be obliviated by riffs that would make a grandma bang her head. An extraordinary blend of metal phenoms capped by killer vocals, crazy growls and a feeling of rage raise this band to the top of the CD collection. A real treat!!!!!

not for everyone.......2004-12-02

Hardcore meets jazz meets hiphop. Don't think rapmetal or numetal. This stuff is good. But yeah, it's definitely not for everyone, as a lot of more traditional metalheads would dislike it. It took me a bit to get into it, but now I like it a lot.

If you've never heard Candiria, isten to all the clips before you buy.

candiria rules, i am suprised.......2004-03-03

well, i was told by a friend how awesome candiria is. I have never heard them before. so today i was in a store and i was looking for something cool to buy. i found various cds that i would have liked to purchase. i was about to make a said purchase when i happend to remember my said friend saying how good they are and that i should check them out. now, i hardly ever make a purchase without hearing the band before, i can count on my hand the number of times i have done this and proably still have some fingers left over. well anyway, i went to the candiria section and bought the only cd they had one of them, which is obviously this one. Well, I must say i am pretty blown away by them. they blend rap, jazz, and metal like no other band i've heard. i mean, this isn't some faint jazz beats they have put in the music: it's jazz to the core. there is one song on here that has bongo drums, screaming, and heavy guitar...all at the same time, blending into a awesome song. This is probalby the most diverse metal band I have ever heard. track 3 and 11 are pure instrumental jazz tracks, and track 6 is a shorter instrumental that lends amazingly into the chaos that is track 7.

there is another disk that comes with this but I will not say anything about it. it's just a preview of the artists that are going to be on candiria's own record label THE COMA IMPRINT. some of the songs on there are crap but a few are decent. basically, this disk is a throwaway and i won't ever listen to it again.

thankfully, even with this double cd set, it's still regular price so you are still only paying for the amazing candiria cd. I have been told that this is a remastred, rerecording of one of their first, hard to find cds, all the songs have been added too and stuff. pretty cool idea if i do say so myself.

all in all, this my first candiria album and it will not be my last. i will buy another from them ASAP :)

No Words Could Describe.......2003-12-22

I heard about Candiria through Music Choice Channel and I was compelled to buy their newest cd. I had only heard a bit of "Paradigm Shift" (that just tells you how compelled i was). What I found was a collection of tracks that seem like the soundtrack to a dream. With insane rap/screaming vocals and a seamless blend of jazz and tribals drums. It's an experience that will inspire you. Candiria's lyrics are the weirdest i've ever read (cuz you cant make out what he's saying). It's awesome, the COMA Imprint is an experiment and it works.

Candiria ef-ing shreds, kenneth and carley are incredible!!!.......2003-12-10

With jazz-trained kenneth, relentless growls and screams from carley, and intense riffs, Candiria is my favorite band as of right now. I recommend anyone who knows anything about music, especially any drummers out there, that they pick this record up along with "The process of self-development" and 300 percent density. It will blow your mind and expand your musical capacity.

Average customer rating: BEST ONE YET Volatility He is changed! He is changed!

Imprint John Patitucci Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Modern Post Bop | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Communion One More Angel Songs, Stories & Spirituals Now Heart of the Bass ASIN: B00003ZA60 Release Date: 2000-02-01

Tracks:

1. King Kong
2. Postcard
3. Little Steps
4. Joan
5. Maroon Bells
6. Imprint
7. The Well
8. Essay
9. Japanese Folk Song
10. Afro-Blue

Amazon.com

Bassist John Patitucci has retained a certain rhythmic flair from his time with former employer Chick Corea, as well as the more intangible trick of knowing how to inspire great musicians to play as a great band. While most jazz lovers want to hear choice melodies, vibrant arrangements, and meaningful, concise solos, these desires are amplified and concentrated in the professional musician, who knows that improvisation is the proving ground of experience and a window to the artist's soul. Surrounded by an excellent cast, Patitucci supplies melodies and arrangements (many in a Latin vein) that act as springboards to some very edgy and explosive improvisations on Imprint. Drummers Jack DeJohnette and Horacio Hernandez, along with percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo, supply rhythmic fire while the front-line attack is maneuvered by pianists Danilo Perez and John Beasley, as well as tenor saxophonists Mark Turner and Chris Potter. Imprint blisters, with Turner and DeJohnette's muscular mayhem on "Little Steps," Perez and Hernandez's time-tumbling essays on the title track, and Potter's classy playing throughout. Mongo Santamaria's "Afro Blue" closes the CD with a Patitucci-Hidalgo duet that's a tour de force performance for both. In the best sense of the phrase, this is musicians' music. --Ken Micallef

Customer Reviews:

BEST ONE YET.......2001-04-25

This is by far the best album john has put out in awile, dont believe the other reviews listed here, those people must have just listened once and put it down. After a couple listens this album proves to be one of the best compasitional albums that john has put out, just listen to track #1 and u will know why they call this man king kong.

Volatility.......2000-06-03

For sure John is one the best bass players, ever! It happens that this album is quite "difficult" to listen to. You get started with some Cuban-African music and all the sudden you find yourself inside some standard-type piece. What bothers me is the volatility of this album. However if you like good jazz, try NOW (NOW is his former album), by the way, the best Patitucci's record.

He is changed!.......2000-03-04

After listening this CD from my friend's home, I wonder if I should buy his music again. Frankly, I still want he will change his music because his music in Electric Band gave me more memory than the "acoustic" one. I couldn't say this CD is bad, but I somehow feel bored. Personally, I listen more classical music than anything. But, I would rather listening his electric bass sound more than this. As a fans of him, I would buy one for my collection...otherwise...!

He is changed!.......2000-03-04

After listening this CD from my friend's home, I wonder I if I should buy his music again. Frankly, I still want he will change his music road because Electric Band with/Chick Corea gave me more memory than the "classic" one. I couldn't say this CD is bad, but I feel a little bit bored. Personally, I listen more classical music than anything. But, I would rather listening his electric bass sound more than this. As a fans of him, I would buy one for my collection...otherwise...!

Average customer rating: A Good Singer/Songwriter Crowded by Slick Arrangements 3 or 4 good songs, the rest are mediocre Please Share Great album from terrific new artist

Imprint Michael Cook Manufacturer: Word Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music ASIN: B0006L0LK2 Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

1. Lately
2. Old Man In New York
3. Sooner Or Later
4. Learning How To Love
5. Wipe Away The Tears
6. Extra Ordinary Day
7. Will You Love Me Then
8. On And On
9. Broke My Bones
10. Finding My Way
11. God Bless The World

Customer Reviews:

A Good Singer/Songwriter Crowded by Slick Arrangements.......2005-08-27

I met Michael on a trip to Ukraine (we were part of a team that helped at a camp for deaf children) and I heard him play some of his songs in a solo setting. I was very interested to hear his CD, but I was a bit disappointed.
The songs are good (check out "Finding my Way" and "Will You Love Me Then") but the over-arranging crowds out much of their simple beauty. The only two songs that really break through the clutter are "Lately" (which has a hook strong enough to hang a winter coat on!) and "Learning How to Love" (the one song that they leave relatively unadorned).
In short, This is a good first CD from a singer/songwriter from whom I look forward to hearing more, only let the man play his songs by himself next time!

3 or 4 good songs, the rest are mediocre.......2005-08-20

Michael Cook's album IMPRINT was a cd I bought and promptly forgot about after one or two listens. It's not that I did not like the album, it was just that with the exception of one or two songs, it never became more than just background music to me. I never noticed the song transitions, or made a point of saying, "Hmm, that song is really good." All songs sounded the same, and it made for well-blended background noise. But while cleaning my room, I found the cd and decided to give it another try. While, for the most part, I still feel that it is mostly background music (as opposed to music where you make a point of stopping and listening to the words and/or reading the lyrics) I must admit that it has some truly enjoyable songs.

"Lately" is a good song with a good message. ("Cause lately it seems this world's/ gone a little bit crazy/ I'm upside down and I'm trying to change things/ but change is so much easier said than done/ and every day's the same/ I try to make a change/ make a change/ but my good intentions fade away") 5 stars.

"Old Man In New York" is a song that I find very annoying. The intended message of the song, that we should not judge people by appearances, is a good one...but musically unpleasing (particularly the background vocals...at one point in the song the background vocalists seem to be gargling). 2 stars

"Sooner Or Later" is an okay song for me. Again the topic is changing...or trying to change...and the message is that "surrender is much harder than it seems" but that "sooner or later this frozen heart will see that you have made me." I find the lyrics better than the music. 3 stars

"Learning How To Love" is one of my favorites on the album. The piano is a nice improvement over some of the more annoying musical styles of the second and third tracks. 5 stars

"Wipe Away The Tears" is another great song. One of my favorites. "But Jesus you have loved enough/ to heal the wounds of this disease/ and when the darkness comes/ I'm never too far from the sun/ and I'm asking you again/ to wipe away the tears the earth has cried." 5 stars
"Extra Ordinary Day" is another song that annoys me. I find it musically unpleasing, and the background vocals are annoying. 2 stars
"Will You Love Me Then" is another good song on the album. The verses are good, but the chorus really makes this song great. 4 stars
"On and On" is an okay song. 3 stars
"Broke My Bones" is a good song. 4 stars
"Finding My Way" is another of my favorites on the album. 5 stars
"God Bless The World" is an okay song. 3 stars.

In Conclusion, IMPRINT does have some songs worthy of notice and appreciation. On a positive note, the songs, for the most part, seem to deal with the Christian life. (How is one supposed to relate with the world as a whole--it's pain, suffering, sorrow, sinfulness, etc.. how one is supposed to relate with other people, and how one is to relate with God.)

Other albums that tackle this "theme" are Todd Agnew's REFLECTIONS OF SOMETHING, Derek Webb's albums SHE MUST AND SHALL GO FREE and I SEE THINGS UPSIDE DOWN, Jadon Lavik's MOVING ON FAITH, Casting Crown's self-titled album CASTING CROWNS, Andrew Peterson's CARRIED ALONG, CLEAR TO VENUS, and LOVE AND THUNDER, and Michael W. Smith's LIVE THE LIFE. I also typically enjoy singer-songwriters. I enjoy Michael Cook's voice, and he has talent as a songwriter. But the musical style could use a bit of improvement...perhaps more acoustic guitar (or piano) and less background vocals. The music seems too manufactured. I like to be able to identify the instruments in the songs...

Please Share.......2005-02-08

Michael Cook's Imprint CD is awesome! You can relate to all the songs in some way. The CD is so versatile (Christian, pop, etc)and can be enjoyed by anyone. I would recommend this CD to anyone. My favorite songs are Sooner or Later and Lately!

Great album from terrific new artist.......2005-01-27

Michael Cook's music is personal and from the heart. It is Christian without being overtly spiritual in most cases; rather, it deals with issues we all face in everyday life. In this way, it is good evangelical material. You can pass it on to your friends who listen to John Mayer or Dave Matthews and they will really enjoy it. "Old Man in New York" is probably my favorite, but I really love "Lately" as well. I have seen Mike perform live, too. I highly recommend it.

Average customer rating: hm.. V.O.D Rules

Vision of Disorder/Imprint Vision of Disorder Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: For the Bleeders From Bliss to Devastation Within the Grasp of Titans Saturday Night Wrist Shaun of the Dead ASIN: B00015U6DA Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

1. Element
2. Watering Disease
3. Through My Eyes
4. Viola
5. Liberation
6. Divide
7. Ways to Destroy One's Ambition
8. Suffer
9. Zone Zero
10. D.T.O.
11. Excess
12. Gloom

Tracks:

1. What You Are
2. Twelve Steps to Nothing
3. Landslide
4. By the River
5. Imprint
6. Colorblind
7. Rebirth of Tragedy
8. Locust of the Dead Earth
9. Up in You
10. Clone
11. Jada Bloom

Customer Reviews:

hm.........2004-06-30

This is the first time I have seen this release (both "Imprint" and "S/T" on one CD) I have both of these albums individually and they are amazing! I would recommend buying this CD to get both albums at the same time. Just to let you VOD fans know, there is a new band from the ashes of VOD called "Bloodsimple" and here is a link if your interested:

www.bloodsimpleband.com

V.O.D Rules.......2004-03-02

This is a great idea! It's a shame that they're not jamming anymore but this is a great way to honor an awesome band. Granted I have both albums already but I'd still buy this for the novelty factor.

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