Hymns

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Corey Glover's long-awaited solo debut is a disappointing, schizophrenic affair. The former Living Colour frontman sure can sing, but he can't seem to settle on a direction; the hard rock posturings of "Do You First, Then Do Myself" and "Sermon" clash with the sweet, smooth offerings of "Only Time Will Tell" and the overwrought "Hot Buttered Soul" (which throws a stolen Isaac Hayes title against an Al Green backdrop). Lyrically, Glover is also frustratingly derivative. He may see that as his way of offering props, but old soul fans will just find it tiresome. There are some fine songs lurking around here, including "Little Girl" and "Sidewalk Angel," but nothing grabs the way his fierce work with Living Colour did. --Michael Ruby

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...[D]ue to Glover's overpowering vocals on these and other tracks, Hymns never quite clicks. Plus, it just takes too many trips in the way-back machine.

Hymns

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Average customer rating: She did it again ! A Place To Go Pure gold Stark Beauty kd lang at her best

Hymns of the 49th Parallel k.d. lang Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Heroes | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Wonderful World Ingénue Shadowland Reintarnation Absolute Torch and Twang ASIN: B000267J10 Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

1. After the Gold Rush (Young)
2. Simple (lang/Piltch)
3. Helpless (Young)
4. A Case of You (Mitchell)
5. The Valley (Siberry)
6. Hallelujah (Cohen)
7. One Day I Walk (Cockburn)
8. Fallen (Sexsmith)
9. Jericho (Mitchell)
10. Bird on a Wire (Cohen)
11. Love Is Everything (Siberry)

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Was it homesickness that compelled longtime Los Angeles resident k.d. lang to fashion her one-woman campaign for north-of-the-border nationalism, or just plain good sense? All Canadian content has long been a mainstay of the Canadian Broadcasting System, but few have selected their material with such a fine hand and a high aesthetic. The expatriate singer has taken great pains to create a sophisticated homage to her Canadian roots, elegantly reinterpreting 11 songs penned by some of her more illustrious countrymen (and women) such as Jane Siberry, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Leonard Cohen. The idiosyncratic chanteuse turns Cohen's "Bird on a Wire" into an aching monochromatic lament, exploring new tributaries of pain that didn't exist in the original, while recasting Neil Young's "Helpless" into a haunting anthem of memory and comfort, all the while sounding anything but helpless. A gorgeous love letter to her brethren, complete with an intelligent and understated orchestration. --Jaan Uhelszki

Album Description

Hymns of the 49th Parallel fulfills k.d. lang's longstanding desire to create a Canadian songbook. On the album, her first for Nonesuch Records, she pays homage to fellow Canadian artists including Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Jane Siberry, Ron Sexsmith, and Bruce Cockburn.

Customer Reviews:

She did it again !.......2007-06-19

I love this ! Absolutely wonderful.

A Place To Go.......2007-03-27

K.D. Lang's "Hymns of the 49th Parallel" is a good disc that celebrates her fellow Canadian artists. Often softened by strings, as on Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," Lang's voice is an amazingly expressive instrument. Ron Sexsmith's "Fallen" is a lovely melody that Lang polishes as she jumps into the upper register, "Love is always on the go." From Joni Mitchell's "Don Juan's Restless Daughter" set, Lang covers "Jericho" and shines Mitchell's idiosyncratic melody with its jazz inflections and unmasks the beauty in the piece, "I'll try to keep myself open up to you; It gets easier & easier to do, just like Jericho, let these walls come tumbling down now." Neil Young's "Helpless" is my favorite track on the set. It is such classic pop material that Lang nails with her vocal commitment, "There is a town in north Ontario, with dream comfort memory to spare, And in my mind I still need a place to go." It's exquisite. This 2004 set peaked @ #55 on the Billboard charts and at #2 on the Canadian charts. It is well worth dusting off this classic covers set that has timelessness as it spans songs from 1969 to 2001. Enjoy!

Pure gold.......2007-03-08

This set of covers sung by kd is truly intoxicating!

Having been a longtime kd fan, I was surprised that I never heard of the CD until a friend played it for me. This is mood music for romance and/or reflection.

The piano production is particularly outstanding, but kd's vocals are simply, well, unparalleled.

Stark Beauty .......2007-02-20

An amazing set of songs sung by an amazing singer. The beauty of lang's voice is a tonic to the senses. She makes all these songs her own. The best being "Love Is Everything" - - one of the saddest songs I have ever heard. kd has never sounded better. This is her at her best.

kd lang at her best.......2007-02-11

I have always loved kd lang, but I like this cd the best. Her singing is smooth as always, and the song choice is great. The 49th parallel (in case you didn't know) is the Canadian/US border, and the title refers to her homage to some of the greatest Canadian singer songwriters; Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Jane Siberry. An interesting side note: When Johnny Carson died, lang made a special appearance on the Tonight Show at Jay Leno's request. Apparently she was Carson's favorite. If you caught the performance, it was beautiful and very moving. The song she sang was from this cd. If you want a cd to lift your spirits give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

Average customer rating: Boy, this is fun! Elvis prayed. AWESOME! This CD is great! Great gospel album!

Peace in the Valley: The Complete Gospel Recordings Elvis Presley Manufacturer: Bmg / Elvis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Christian & Gospel | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances The 50 Greatest Love Songs He Touched Me, Vols. 1-2 Elvis Ultimate Gospel Take My Hand: Gospel Favourites ASIN: B00004WJEC Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

1. His Hand In Mine
2. I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs
3. In My Father's House
4. Milky White Way
5. Known Only To Him
6. I Believe In The Man In The Sky
7. Joshua Fit The Battle
8. He Knows Just What I Need
9. Swing Down, Sweet Chariot
10. Manson Over The Hilltop
11. If We Never Met Again
12. Working On The Building
13. Crying In The Chapel
14. How Great Thou Art
15. In The Garden
16. Somebody Bigger Than You And I
17. Farther Along
18. Stand By Me
19. Without Him
20. So High
21. Where Could I Go But To The Lord
22. By And By
23. If The Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side
24. Run On
25. Where No One Stands Alone
26. We Call On Him
27. You'll Never Walk Alone
28. Who Am I?
29. Life

Tracks:

1. Only Believe
2. He Touched Me
3. I've Got Confidence
4. Amazing Grace
5. Seeing Is Believing
6. He Is My Everything
7. Bosom Of Abraham
8. An Evening Prayer
9. Lead Me, Guide Me
10. There Is No God But God
11. A Thing Called Love
12. I, John
13. Reach Out To Jesus
14. Miracle Of The Rosary
15. Put Your Hand In The Hand
16. I Got A Feelin' In My Body
17. Help Me
18. If That Isn't Love
19. Help Me (Live Version)
20. Why Me Lord (Live Version)
21. How Great Thou Art (Live Version)
22. Farther Along
23. Oh Happy Day
24. I, John
25. Bosom Of Abraham
26. You Better Run
27. Lead Me, Guide Me
28. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus/Nearer My God To Me

Tracks:

1. When The Saints Go Marchin' In
2. Just A Little Talk With Jesus
3. Jesus Walked That Lonesome Valley
4. I Shall Not Be Moved
5. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley
6. Down By The Riverside
7. Farther Along
8. Blessed Jesus (Hold My Hand)
9. On The Jericho Road
10. I Just Can't Make It Myself
11. I Hear A Sweet Voice Calling
12. When The Saints Go Marchin' In
13. Softly And Tenderly
14. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)
15. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
16. I Believe
17. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
18. I Asked The Lord
19. He
20. Oh How I Love Jesus
21. Show Me Thy Ways, O Lord
22. Hide Thou Me
23. Down By The Riverside/When The Saints Go Marchin' In
24. Sing You Children
25. Swing Down, Sweet Chariot
26. Let Us Pray
27. Gospel Medley: Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above My Head/Saved
28. The Lord's Prayer
29. How Great Thou Art (Live Version)
30. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)

Customer Reviews:

Boy, this is fun!.......2007-08-02

Elvis Presley's gospel recordings are among his best recordings. In fact, the three Grammys that Elvis won were for gospel recordings. This three CD collection features Elvis Presley's "complete" gospel recordings. Of course, it's not actually entirely complete. The Christmas related gospel songs are not included, nor are the many alternate versions of most of the songs here. But they were right to leave those recordings off, we don't need ten versions of "Reach Out To Jesus". So, what is here? Elvis' three gospel albums, the "Peace in the Valley" EP, every other studio gospel recording, a few live performances, some of the Million Dollar Quartet songs, some home recordings and more. The Million Dollar Quartet was Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash having a jam session at Sun Studios (Johnny Cash left before the tapes started rolling). The home recordings feature Elvis singing songs with his friends at home (some of these recordings are of poor sound quality). These CDs feature Elvis at his best. Elvis always put his heart into a gospel song. I highly recommend this collection.

Elvis prayed........2007-07-28

This is a very inspirational collection of Elvis's Gospel Songs.
I play it constantley when I am at my computer,and that is often.

Love IT!!!!

AWESOME!.......2007-07-10

If you enjoy gospel music -- YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET! Elvis' incredible voice is perfect for the soulful lyrics. Plus he picks up the tempo on many of them making them sound more like rock. All of my favorites are on this 3CD set - so I'm very very happy that I bought it. I highly recommend it!

This CD is great!.......2007-07-07

Elvis sings gospel songs like no other! Some of the songs are a litte rough but you have to realize some songs were recorded in his home or at the studio while he is just playing around. The first disc is more of the released songs while some of the songs on the other CD's are live versions or unreleased versions with him laughing and talking. I thoroughly love this set!

Great gospel album!.......2007-07-05

I have always thought that Elvis' voice was never better than when he was singing gospel and this album proves it! Well done remastering, clear, very good sound. Absolutely a must for people who love gospel and Elvis!!

Average customer rating: Uplifting Great CD Pitiful Amazing Almost There by Mercy Me

Almost There MercyMe Manufacturer: Word/Curb ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Undone Spoken For Coming Up to Breathe Casting Crowns The Christmas Sessions ASIN: B000062Y7I Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

1. I Worship You
2. Here Am I
3. On My Way To You
4. How Great Is Your Love
5. I Can Only Imagine
6. Bless Me Indeed
7. Cannot Say Enough
8. House Of God
9. Call To Worship
10. All Fall Down
11. In You

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In today's worship-crazed phase of Christian pop, Mercy Me fits right in with smooth melodies, passionate lyrics, and a vertical focus. Yet the transition from worship band to major-label act demands more. Almost There promises just enough to allow it to rise above its inconsistencies. Prayer of Jabez-inspired "Bless Me Indeed" is a glimmer of brilliance where the group brings it all together, but it's the poignancy and power of "I Can Only Imagine" that testifies to Mercy Me's great potential. The dramatic ballad captures a believer's hope for the afterlife and is fueled by Bart Millard's authoritative vocals. The song will continue to be a staple in church worship services for years to come. Then there are the not so brilliant moments, including the cheesy "House of God" and "All Fall Down." Weak moments aside, Almost There offers enough fireworks to make Mercy Me an act to watch. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Uplifting.......2007-07-30

It's hip yet it has very smooth and calming sound and theie message really make you thing like the sound "Here I am" and Ï can only Imagine"

Great CD.......2007-03-10

I love this CD. They have songs you never get tired of listening too. I also have their Spoken for CD along with Coming up to Breathe, personally I like their Spoken for Cd better than Coming up to breathe.

Pitiful.......2007-02-03

I can imagine alot of re-borns swooning over this piece of trash as they faint while gibbering incomprehensible garblings.

Amazing.......2007-01-16

I bought this CD as a gift for a close friend and she loves it!!!!

Almost There by Mercy Me.......2007-01-10

I loved this CD. I Can Only Imagine is a beautiful song that has touched everyone in my family. My kids ask to hear this CD everytime we are in the car.

Average customer rating: Still yourself... A Most Relaxing and Peaceful Collection A Deeply Worshipful Album personal worship One of his best

The Shadow of Your Wings: Hymns and Sacred Songs Fernando Ortega Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hymns & Meditations Storm Hymns of Worship Fernando Ortega The Breaking of the Dawn ASIN: B000IHYWAY Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

1. Grace And Peace
2. All Flesh Is Like The Grass
3. Let The Words Of My Mouth
4. Open My Lips
5. Come, Let Us Worship
6. All Creatures Of Our God And King
7. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
8. Oh God, You Are My God
9. I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say
10. There Is Power In The Blood
11. Sing To Jesus
12. Crown Him With Many Crowns
13. Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us
14. Doxology

Album Description

A mixture of hymns and new songs composed by Fernando Ortega with simple and thoughtful arrangements. Produced by Gary Paczosa (Alison Krauss, Nickel Creek) and featuring background vocals by Alison Krauss, Susan Ashton, Vince Gill, Dan Tymniski, Marsha Skidmore, Jonathan and Amanda Noel, and others.

Customer Reviews:

Still yourself..........2007-07-06

Still yourself... and listen to this fine work by Fernando Ortega. As you listen and think of excellent and noble things you will experience Grace and Peace in your world-weary soul. In fact if you see Fernando's name on it - - buy it. Like all of Fernando Ortega's music, The Shadow of Your Wings: Hymns and Sacred Songs does not disappoint!

A Most Relaxing and Peaceful Collection.......2007-07-01

This album was my first introduction to Fernando Ortega, and I'm absolutely hooked now. This has to be one of the most peaceful and relaxing collections I have ever heard. The melodies are beautiful and the words are so simple and pure (most are direct quotes from scripture). I even use it in my 3 year-old son's bedroom for lullabies. These songs make you think and reflect on God and His Son. I particularly like how Fernando blends scriptures from the Old and New Testaments into one song (Let the Words of My Mouth). I am an oncology nurse, and at the end of a stressful work day, I can listen to this in my car, and I am instantly refocused & refreshed. I wholeheartedly recommend this album - you won't regret it!

A Deeply Worshipful Album.......2007-02-24

I have grown to love Fernando's work. As I get older, I enjoy his music--it really draws me into God's presence, especially as I'm reading the Word or praying. Not all Christian music does that for me, but Fernando's does.

This album is wonderful, its pensive, thoughtful. I really sense that Fernando means what he says, that he's deeply into the music and not just creating another CD.

I really recommend this CD, it really helps draw you into the heart of God.

personal worship.......2007-02-09

A great CD for personal worship time. Fernando Ortega does a great job to perpare your heart for worship.

One of his best.......2007-01-12

If you like Fernando Ortega's past works, you'll love this new edition. It has everything and more than the old stuff. Very spiritual and beautiful music.

Average customer rating: ELVIS: ULTIMATE GOSPEL His BEST single CD Gospel collection!

Elvis: Ultimate Gospel Elvis Presley Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cash: Ultimate Gospel Take My Hand: Gospel Favourites Peace in the Valley: The Complete Gospel Recordings How Great Thou Art The Essential Elvis Presley ASIN: B000MV8D10 Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

1. How Great Thou Art
2. So High
3. Amazing Grace
4. Crying In The Chapel
5. You'll Never Walk Alone
6. Swing Down Sweet Chariot
7. In My Father's House
8. Milky White Way
9. His Hand In Mine
10. I Believe In The Man In The Sky
11. Where Could I Go But To The Lord
12. If The Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side
13. Run On
14. He Touched Me
15. Bosom Of Abraham
16. Lead Me, Guide Me
17. Joshua Fit The Battle
18. If We Never Meet Again
19. I, John
20. Reach Out To Jesus
21. Who Am I?
22. Help Me
23. An Evening Prayer
24. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
25. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)

Album Description

Revised with 2 significant tracks and artwork not previously included. When Elvis was growing up, the Presley family attended the First Assembly Of God church in Tupelo and subsequently in Memphis. Elvis's music was greatly influenced by attending these churches, but reglious music came to Elvis in many shapes and forms. Religious songs were often part of the repertoire for country stars on the Grand Ol' Opry - a syndicated radio Nashville broadcast that the Presley's almost always tuned into on Saturdays. As a teen, Elvis and his friends would sneak into churches in the black neighborhoods to catch the lively music of a different musical heritage. The welcoming congregation and uplifting sound opened up Elvis's understanding of the multiple facets of reglious music. ULTIMATE GOSPEL provides testament to Elvis's musical excellence and acknowledges the priceless contribution of the talented songwriters, musicians and producers involved.

Customer Reviews:

ELVIS: ULTIMATE GOSPEL.......2007-05-12

This is the real Elvis. It shows Elvis's true roots. I recommend this cd to anyone who wants to discover the real heritage Elvis left behind.

His BEST single CD Gospel collection!.......2007-03-08

Very powerful performances and of course Elvis' voice is unmatched. He was made to sing Gospel and he puts his heart into every performance. The only Grammies he won were for his Gospel recordings. I know there are many Elvis Gospel collections available, but this one is his best single CD Gospel collection! To top this one you would have to get the 2 CD "Amazing Grace" or the 3 CD "Peace in the Valley" set.

This release is slightly different than the original "Elvis Ultimate Gospel" CD released a few years ago. On this version they added two songs "In My Father's House" and "An Evening Prayer" and deleted "Miracle Of The Rosary". I guess you could say this is the Protestant version of "Elvis Ultimate Gospel". If you like Gospel music and don't want to spend a lot of money on multi-CD releases, I highly recommend this CD.

Average customer rating: Perfection What a shame A great album and a correction A Brit-Pop Classic Urban Hymns

Urban Hymns The Verve Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Dream Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Shoegazing | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Storm in Heaven (What's The Story) Morning Glory? A Northern Soul Alone with Everybody Definitely Maybe ASIN: B000000WF0 Release Date: 1997-09-30

Tracks:

1. Bitter Sweet Symphony
2. Sonnet
3. The Rolling People
4. The Drugs Don't Work
5. Catching The Butterfly
6. Neon Wilderness
7. Space And Time
8. Weeping Willow
9. Lucky Man
10. One Day
11. This Time
12. Velvet Morning
13. Come On

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Perhaps you weren't convinced of the Verve's staying power until recently. Before the release of Urban Hymns, skeptics wondered if they could ever match the explosive power of their earlier dedications. In 1995, most critics dismissed their offerings of the time as vapid, romantic excursions. To their credit, the Verve have sustained their shadow rock legitimacy while introducing string arrangements, piano fills, and slide guitar. Nowhere are these stirring traits more obvious than in the epic single "Bitter Sweet Symphony." Laying it on thick throughout the rest of the album with painfully engaging ballads, the Verve have crafted their most accomplished album to date, proving the longevity of their cultural resonance. --Lucas Hilbert

Album Description

Japanese edition of their highly acclaimed 1997 album with the unmarked bonus track 'Lord, I Guess I'll Never Know'. 15tracks total, also featuring the hit 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' and singles 'The Drugs Don't Work' & 'Lucky Man', plus 'Deep Freeze', a hidden bonus track on the U.S. edition. Black & white picture CD with a group shot of the band. A Virgin release.

Customer Reviews:

Perfection.......2007-07-26

I recieved my cd through the mail in just a few days time and in perfect shape. Speedy service and great customer satisfaction. I believe I will be purchasing more things from this site more often. Thank you!

What a shame.......2007-05-19

What a shame that The Verve was just a one hit wonder. This is a great cd, and while all the other songs are slightly over shadowed by Bittersweet Symphony, all of the songs are really good. This band should have had a much longer halflife then they did, but when you make a song as perfect as Bittersweet Symphony, you find it hard to top it. You all know you have downloaded that song (some illegaly), so for this great price, just go ahead and buy the album. Once you listen to the cd you won't be disapointed.

A great album and a correction.......2007-01-29

Firstly, just to correct "Morten Vindberg", Jagger and Richards only received a credit for "Bittersweet Symphony" because of the orchestra bits. The rest is pure Verve.

A very good album, containing such fantastic songs as "Sonnet", "Lucky Man" and my favourite, the closer, "Come On". I love the way this songs builds and builds and almost transports you to that "Mad Richard" place.

I don't think this album is stuck in its time - I think this album will be enjoyed and appreciated for many years to come.

A Brit-Pop Classic.......2007-01-13

I think the Verve's final album "Urban Hymns" from 1997, must be regarded as one of the finest of the early brit-pop movement 1993-97. Lead-singer and main song-writer Richard Ashcroft delivers some outstanding pop-ballads to the album, which sadly became the final. I have not heard their early album in their whole, but it's my impression that this album is significantly different; not as hard-rcoking and more acoustic.

The opener and world-wide hit "Bittersweet Symphony" is a great song built up around a string-loop based on the old Rolling Stones song "The Last Time". Jagger and Richards are also credited as songwriters, which I find very generous of the band, as you have to listen very carefully to notice any similarities to the old Stones song.

The other stand-outs on the album are mostly quiet songs with the acoustic guitar and Ashcroft's vocal in front.

The brilliant "Sonnet" belongs to this cathegory; as does the other hit-single off the album "The Drugs Don't Work" - beautiful and sad. "Lucky Man" is yet another example.

Slightly harder is "Space and Time" which is melodic and which has a great hook and chorus.

"Velvet Morning" and "Good Day" are other solid songs.

The rest of the album I tend to find slightly forgettable. Some songs simply go on for too long, while others just sound like unnecessasy fillers. Considering the long playingtime of the album (app. 70 minutes ), I think the album would have made a much stronger general impression if some of these tracks had been left out. A big shame if people lose interest before reaching "Lucky Man" and "Velvet Morning". Still a great album, though!!

Urban Hymns.......2006-12-17

Urban Hymns~ The Verve starts out with bang. Bittersweet symphony written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards is pure gold and one of the best rock songs ever written. The lyrics to this song is so powerful and what rings true in this track is its eternal truths. Just this track alone gives this album full marks and it is seldom if ever I would give one single track this kind of credit. The rest of the album is just as good and the verve is one talented band indeed. So is there something negative to be said about this album? Well unfortunately yes and it has nothing to do with the music at all. The book-let is a travesty with blurry photos, terrible liner notes, shoddy font and no lyrics. However, do not get me wrong, this is a brilliant album that fully deserves 5 out of 5 stars.

Average customer rating: Beautiful music Good CD Outstanding A Classic The best cd I'v e bought in a long time

Greatest Hymns Selah Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hiding Place Be Still My Soul Press On Bless the Broken Road: The Duets Album Rose Of Bethlehem ASIN: B000A1INOE Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. Be Thou My Vision
2. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
3. Bika Mono Ve (Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior)/It Is Well 4. With My Soul
4. There Is A Fountain
5. Amazing Grace
6. How Great Thou Art
7. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
8. Be Still My Soul/What A Friend We Have In Jesus
9. By And By (We'll Understand It Better By And By)
10. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
11. Part The Waters/I Need Thee Every Hour
12. Precious Lord, Take My Hand/Just A Closer Walk With Thee
13. There Is Power In The Blood
14. O Sacred Head Now Wounded
15. Be Thou Near To Me (with Jim Brickman) (Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful music.......2007-05-20

I spent quite a bit of money before finding a Christian CD that I really liked. This one is exactly what I was looking for. Every song is as beautiful as the one before it, and they all give you a wonderful feeling inside.

Good CD.......2007-04-18

I really like this CD. It has some of the fun classic hymns on it.

I would recommend this cd to anyone. My only complaint is that some of the songs are a little faster and jazzier than you sing in church.

Outstanding.......2007-01-11

A wonderful collection of hymns performed by an outstanding group of musicians! Every time I listen to this CD I am blessed all over again. A "must have" in your collection.

A Classic.......2006-09-13

I've owned this cd for over a year now and this is my absolute favorite Christian cd to listen to. I'm always searching for a fresh sound and quality music, and this one did it for me. The whole cd is awesome. Both the arrangements and vocals are excellent. This cd is nice to worship to by singing along to it or it is just as nice to layback and listen to and meditate about God. Some of my favorites are "Be Though My Vision", "Amazing Grace", "It is Well with My Soul", "By and By", "Power in the Blood" and "Just a CLoser Walk with Thee". If you are looking for something old, yet a little fresh, give this one a try. In my opinion, every song was sung, arranged, and produced with perfection.

The best cd I'v e bought in a long time.......2006-03-19

Because of mp3s readily being available, I have found I no longer buy the whole cd but just my favorites. After listening to the previews, I bought the whole cd and am so glad I did A cross between updated classic hymns and soulful sound, Selah has outdone themselves on this one. Some songs I have to play again from the emotion they stir. An outstanding compilation with a tremendous sound of harmony and haunting depth of heart.

Average customer rating: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs Great CD! Review of Donnie McClurking CD Good Gospel Music A TOP WORSHIP ALBUM!

Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs Donnie McClurkin Manufacturer: Verity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Live Recordings | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Day by Day Hero One Church Purified Donnie McClurkin... Again ASIN: B00064LORS Release Date: 2005-04-05

Tracks:

1. Days Of Elijah
2. I Will Sing
3. I Call You Faithful
4. Great And Mighty Is Our God
5. Only You Are Holy
6. Agnus Dei
7. Draw Me Close
8. I Am Thine
9. Oh Lord (Draw Me Nearer)
10. Blood Medley
11. Blood Sermon
12. Total Praise - Richard Smallwood

Tracks:

1. Church Medley
2. I Love To Praise Him
3. I Love To Praise Him (Reprise)
4. Jesus Medley
5. Jesus Medley (Reprise)
6. Awesome God
7. Language Medley
8. Saciame Senor Yo Se Que Estas Aqui
9. Ooh Child - Kirk Franklin

Amazon.com

Diversity is more than just a buzzword for Donnie McClurkin. As shown by his massive success both inside and outside the U.S., the right reverend from Long Island embraces many stylistic approaches (and languages) as he delivers his brand of gospel. It's never more evident than in Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs, a McClurkin double-disc live worship celebration. Opening with Robin Mark's "Days of Elijah" and McClurkin's own "I Will Sing," a praise-and-worship motif sets the stage for later similar tracks like Michael W. Smith's "Agnus Dei" and the medley "Draw Me Close/I Am Thine Oh Lord." Backed by a 40-piece orchestra and a powerhouse choir, McClurkin closes the opening disc strongly in tandem with the legendary Richard Smallwood on the classic "Total Praise." The second disc is dedicated more to traditional gospel with tracks like "I Love To Praise Him" and "Jesus Medley." McClurkin livens up the fare with the "Language" medley, singing in English, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish, ending the string with Joann Rosario as they duet on "Saciame Senor Yo Se Que Estas Aqui." You shouldn't miss the bonus cut here as well with McClurkin and Kirk Franklin teaming up for a slick and pleasing cover of the 70's soul classic "Ooh Ooh Child." The offering is generous on Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs and Pastor McClurkin holds nothing back in this fire-and-ice worship celebration. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs.......2007-07-07

I love this cd albumn. I love it that Donnie McClurkin and the choir sings in so many different languages! I love the beat and the energy in each song. This is another spiritually uplifting cd, so joyful.....it's a joy to praise God with these songs. The spirit is truly with Donnie and this choir. I give God all the praise for this albumn!

Great CD!.......2007-06-29

This CD has a nice mix of hymns, praise songs and traditional songs from the black church. Both CD's are good, but i do prefer the first one. Favorite songs include:
Agnus Dei
Blood Medley
Days of Elijah
I am Thine/ Draw Me Nearer

Least Favorite:
the last 2 songs on the 2nd CD.

Donnie McClurkin is very talented and I will be purchasing more of his music!

Review of Donnie McClurking CD.......2007-05-25

Excellent praise and worship music. Donnie has a beautiful voice and a great annointing.

Good Gospel Music.......2007-04-30

Good gospel music. The good 'old' stuff that we grew up on.

A TOP WORSHIP ALBUM!.......2007-04-20

I brought this album awhile back and still listen to it frequently.
Whenever I want to worship in my home, I put this album on. How awesome to Praise the Lord with Donnie McClurkin!

This album will never go out of style. Great worship music.
This is a must-have for gospel music!

Sandra K. Bouie
An Everlasting Hope: A Hope That Does Not Disappoint!

Average customer rating: God's music uplifts the spirit nostalgia The 50 Most Loved Hymns nice music but not full-length Had Potential

More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hymns Triumphant 1 & 2 Be Still My Soul: The Ultimate Hymns Collection 50 Most Loved Christmas Carols Rock of Ages: 30 Favorite Hymns Hymns 4 Worship: Amazing Grace ASIN: B0007QCLOA Release Date: 2005-03-15

Tracks:

1. Holy, Holy, Holy - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
2. This Is My Father's World (instrumental) - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
3. For The Beauty Of The Earth / Come, Ye Thankful People, Come / Come,
4. Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
5. Come, Thou Almighty King / Immortal, Invisible / How Great Thou Art - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
6. Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah / He Leadeth Me - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
7. It Is Well - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
8. Like A River Glorious - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
9. Be Still My Soul - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
10. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
11. Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
12. Sweet Hour Of Prayer - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
13. We Gather Together - London Festival Orchestra and The Thomas/Cumberland Choir
14. Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Tom Fettke
15. We Will Glorify / O Worship The King / Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven - Tom Fettke
16. I Love You Lord / My Jesus I Love Thee / More Love To Thee - Tom Fettke
17. Spirit Of God Descend Upon My Heart / Breathe On Me, O Breath Of God - Tom Fettke
18. Blessed Assurance - Tom Fettke
19. I Will Praise Him / Jesus Paid It All - Tom Fettke
20. Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross / Old Rugged Cross / At The Cross - Tom Fettke
21. Beneath The Cross Of Jesus / When I Survey The Wondrous Cross / In The Cross Of Christ I Glory - Tom Fettke
22. Near To The Heart Of God - Tom Fettke
23. Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
24. Eternal Father Strong To Save - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
25. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
26. O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

1. All Creatures Of Our God And King - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Hark, Ten Thousand Harps And Voices - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Praise To The Lord, The Almighty - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
4. O Sacred Head Now Wounded - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
5. Were You There When They Crucified My Lord - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
6. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
7. How Great Thou Art - The Amen Choir and The London National Philharmonic Orchestra
8. Christ The Lord Is Risen Today - The Amen Choir and The London National Philharmonic Orchestra
9. Amazing Grace - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
10. God Of Our Fathers - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
11. We Plow The Fields Together - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
12. Now Thank We All Our God - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
13. Just As I Am - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
14. Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
15. Rock Of Ages - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
16. I Need Thee Every Hour - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
17. Abide With Me - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
18. O God Our Help In Ages Past - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
19. Morning Has Broken / Sun Of My Soul / All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name - The Amen Choir and The London National Philharmonic Orchestra
20. Be Thou My Vision - The Amen Choir and The London National Philharmonic Orchestra
21. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
22. All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
23. Crown Him With Many Crowns - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
24. Fairest Lord Jesus - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
25. Onward Christian Soldiers - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
26. Battle Hymn Of The Republic - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra
27. Seven Fold Amen - London Philharmonic Choir and National Philharmonic Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

God's music uplifts the spirit.......2007-03-17

His special music uplifts the spirit - always and in all ways. This is a wonderful 2 disc set that surrounds us in a sacred atmosphere. Like a sprinkle of rain on a sunny day, the sampling of favorite hymns refreshes and enlivens the heart.

nostalgia.......2007-03-08

My mother attended a church her whole life where these hymns were sung and played repeatedly until the music became inextricable from her life. She enjoys this collection immensely; however, it has a few shortcomings. Occasionally some of the hymns are short enough to seem a demo rather than a full-fledged track on the CD. Other times, however, the melodies and harmonies--if simple--engage the listener in a pleasurable experience.

If these hymns are a positive memory for you, you will likely not be disappointed by the offering here for its expansiveness if nothing else. In sum, it is recommended.

The 50 Most Loved Hymns.......2007-01-12

They are the songs we grew up with and they just bring back such pleasure to your ears. Great sing along songs and worship and praise and its just wonderful music. All different artists and both albums are just nonstop and great music -- its definitely well worth it!!!

nice music but not full-length.......2006-12-06

I was looking for a few good CDs of Christian hymns. This received strong reviews, so I bought it. The music is very good quality, not at all a class B production. The vocals are good, harmonious (though they can be a bit loud at a few parts) and the instruments sound great. However, one thing that no reviewer has mentioned is that the songs on these two CDs, all "50" of them, are not full-length. They only sing the first 1 or 2 verses to each song. Basically, they are 2 minute samples of the actual hymns, which is disappointing. I was hoping to learn the words to these songs and be able to sing them as I went about the day. I enjoy that the resources are available, but the case ought to explain these are not full hymns. If this does not bother you, then I would recommend these CDs for their quality. I hope this helps. God bless.

Had Potential.......2006-11-10

The music on this CD sounds fantastic, but BE AWARE that they are only short segments of the hymns. For example, I specifically bought the CD for "Be Thou My Vision", which is actually only a short instrumental, and "Crown Him With Many Crowns", which only had one verse. Not good for a rousing sing-along while you do the dishes!

Average customer rating: Good Old-Time Gospel Music Fantastic as always! Amazing Nothing Better One of Ernie Ford's BEST

Amazing Grace: 40 Treasured Hymns Tennessee Ernie Ford Manufacturer: Spring House / EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: All-Time Greatest Hymns Sings 22 Favorite Hymns Tennessee Ernie Ford - Greatest Hits Spirituals Best of Christmas ASIN: B00000DMGT Release Date: 1998-11-17

Tracks:

1. Stand By Me
2. When God Dips His Love In My Heart
3. He Knows What I Need
4. Others
5. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
6. Sweet Hour Of Prayer
7. Come On Down
8. Blessed Assurance
9. I Can Tell You The Time
10. Just A Little Talk With Jesus
11. Life's Railway To Heaven
12. Saved By Grace
13. My Task
14. No Tears In Heaven
15. Peace In The Valley
16. Nearer, My God, To Thee
17. His Amazing Grace
18. Just A Closer Walk With Thee
19. On The Jericho Road
20. A Beautiful Life

Tracks:

1. Precious Memories
2. Did You Think To Pray?
3. The Old Rugged Cross
4. In The Garden
5. Face To Face
6. I Find No Fault In Him
7. Rock Of Ages
8. Hide Me, Rock Of Ages
9. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
10. Alleluia
11. How Great Thou Art
12. Put Your Hand In The Hand
13. I Know The Lord Laid His Hands On Me
14. Get On Board, Little Children
15. Farther Along
16. Let The Lower Lights Be Burning
17. Wayfaring Pilgrim
18. Lord, I'm Coming Home
19. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
20. If I Can Help Somebody

Amazon.com

Tennessee Ernie Ford's warm, commanding baritone lives on most dramatically in his vivid rendition of the Merle Travis-penned coal miner's song "Sixteen Tons," which topped the national charts in 1955. But by the 1960s, Ford, a leading entertainer in his time and host of an NBC-TV variety show that ran from 1956 to 1961, had turned heavily to sacred music. By the time of his death in 1991, he'd recorded no fewer than 81 albums of gospel and spiritual music. Some of Ford's most memorable hymns are collected in this ample set, which includes both the familiar ("How Great Thou Art," "Rock of Ages") and the relatively obscure ("When God Dips His Pen of Love in My Heart," "Blessed Assurance"). Across the years, Ford's voice continues to echo with heartfelt earnestness and warm reassurance that soothes the soul and transcends the test of time as he magnificently makes these gospel masterpieces his own. --Bob Allen

Customer Reviews:

Good Old-Time Gospel Music.......2007-05-05

Tennessee Ernie Ford is one of my favorite baritone singers. This collextion is derived and put together by Bill Gaither and his production staff. T.E.F. had the smoothest voice in early country and gospel music. If you like old-time gospel, you will like this CD.

Fantastic as always!.......2007-03-20

Great selection of hymns by one of the all time greats! I really am enjoying this collection.

Amazing.......2007-01-27

My husband started me on the hunt for this rare edition of TEF gospel hymns. I surprised him with it and he immediately put it in the cd player. It is totally awesome. He practically listens to it every evening. It is indeed one of his most prized possessions.

Nothing Better.......2007-01-16

A wonderful simple mix of arrangements and genre....some traditional classics, bluegrass and spirituals....and on many selections Ernie invites a quartet or more of other singers to join him. I miss Ernie Ford...a magnificent, underrated talent [even in his heyday]. A charming host who was unafraid to declare his homage to the Almighty at the close of each performance.

One of Ernie Ford's BEST.......2007-01-10

This was a Great album on records and an outstanding job was performed in the "CD"conversion. In my opinion, Ernie Ford was one of the finest Gospel Singers of the twentieth century.

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