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Average customer rating: Not Even 2nd to Elv1s Another Winning Collection of Elvis Songs ! A great hits package Avoid This Album!!! (Unless you need a $15 Frisbee) From Sun Studio to Las Vegas, More Hits

ELVIS 2ND TO NONE Elvis Presley Manufacturer: Bmg / Elvis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | 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 All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: ELV1S 30 #1 Hits The 50 Greatest Love Songs Elvis Ultimate Gospel Elvis Live Aloha From Hawaii - Via Satellite ASIN: B0000AUHOX Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

1. That's All Right
2. I Forgot To Remember To Forget
3. Blue Suede Shoes
4. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
5. Love Me
6. Mean Woman Blues
7. Loving You
8. Treat Me Nice
9. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
10. King Creole
11. Trouble
12. I Got Stung
13. I Need Your Love Tonight
14. A Mess Of Blues
15. I Feel So Bad
16. Little Sister
17. Rock-A-Hula Baby
18. Bossa Nova Baby
19. Viva Las Vegas
20. If I Can Dream
21. Memories
22. Don't Cry Daddy
23. Kentucky Rain
24. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
25. An American Trilogy
26. Always On My Mind
27. Promised Land
28. Moody Blue
29. Bonus: I'm A Roustabout
30. Bonus: Rubberneckin' Remixed by Paul Oakenfold

Album Description

The latest compilation of 30 tracks (all mixed and mastered from the original master tapes for optimum sound quality) will include five additional Presley #1 singles, fan favorites, career milestones and a newly discovered recording 'I Am Roustabout'! Oakenfold's remix of 'Rubberneckin' is sure to be well received among today's generation of music fans and further demonstrates the legacy of Presley's music. BMG.

Customer Reviews:

Not Even 2nd to Elv1s.......2007-05-28

In my opinion, this CD/Album is the best of the two greatest hits compilations. This CD features numerous songs with Elvis at the peak of his performing prowess. My personal favorites are:

If I Can Dream - A masterpiece from the 1969 special.

Always On My Mind - Long Before Willie Nelson, Elvis made this song magic.

Loving You - How was this not a number one song?

You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - An underrated gem.

A 5 star CD!

Another Winning Collection of Elvis Songs !.......2007-04-11

Those of us who are Elvis-lovers and want as many of his songs as possible for the best price will be well-satisfied with this album. Extra tracks are another bonus.

A great hits package.......2006-05-14

Elvis Presley came out with Elvi's 30 #1 hits. It contained the best songs of his career.
This is the sequal to it. This contains the great songs that were not quite good enought to be included but are memorable in their own right.
The span of this CD goes from That's Al Right to Blue Suede Shoes and Little Sister.
It also includes hits that were later in his career such as Trouble, If I Can Dream, Memories, Always on my Mind and my personal favorite on this CD, American Trilogy which is a Medley of Dixie Land, The Battle Hymn of the Republic and All my Trials.
This is a great album and a must for any Elvis fans

Avoid This Album!!! (Unless you need a $15 Frisbee).......2006-04-17

I'm a fan of Elvis and a fan of most of the music on this album. I'm rating this 1-star not on the quality of the music, but on the quality of the product. I have over 500 albums in my collection and have ripped all of them to my PC for use with my iPod. This is the ONLY album I own that I cannot add to my digital collection. I have to admit that I kind of have a guilty conscious when it comes to buying music, and I've paid for 99% of my collection as opposed to "acquiring" free copies. I paid for this album just like all the others, but because of SONY/BMG's "copy-protection" software none of my computers will even recognize it as a CD. Yes, I can listen to it in any other standalone CD or DVD player, but what does that mean? I can enjoy over 7000 songs on one convenient storage device but have to keep this special disc set aside for my "protection". I know I'm kind of ranting, but SONY's CP issues have been well documented and I'm not alone in my frustration. Just remember people: it's Elvis. The same songs of his have been rereleased 100 times in 100 different packages. You can find all of these songs somewhere else.

From Sun Studio to Las Vegas, More Hits.......2006-03-13

Here's the followup to Elvis 30 # Hits, Elvis 2nd to None. It's Just as incredible as it's predecessor, featuring great hits like the one that started it all "That's All Right" "Blue Suede Shoes" "I Want You, I Need you, I love You" "If I can Dream" "Kentucky Rain" "Moody Blue" and many more from the 3 decades of Elvis. A Must have for Elvis fans, This was the beginning of Top Notch Rock 'n' Roll. Own it Today

Average customer rating: Reflections of the music Gregory sings One of my favorites Highly Recommended! REFLECTIONS will not disappoint

Reflections Gregory Harrington Manufacturer: Estile ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Out Stealing Horses: A Novel After the Wedding Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression Up Front and Down Low After Hours ASIN: B000JCEWB2 Release Date: 2006-11-16

Tracks:

1. Czardas 4'59
2. Deep River 2'32
3. Syncopation 2'00
4. Ashokan Farewell 5'18
5. March from the Opera "The Love for Three Oranges" 1'29
6. Poem 2'06
7. The Battle of Kinsale 3'37
8. Theme from "Schindler's List" 4'32
9. Prelude No. 24 in dminor, Op. 34 1'15
10. Chiquilin de Bachin 5'21
11. Danny Boy 4'30
12. Perpetuo mobile from Little Suite, No. 6 1'38
13. Milonga en Re 4'18
14. Summertime 2'08
15. Miniature Vienniese March 2'59
16. Sabre Dance from the ballet "Gayeneh" 2'23

Customer Reviews:

Reflections of the music.......2007-01-25

I have this CD and will purchase more, not for myself but to give away as gifts. Gregory Harrington is a musically excellent violinist. I have seen him play and he brings you into the music in person or in the CD. It is music you can listen to over and over again. He is supported by pianist Bill Lewis. The duo play extremely well together knowing each others parts and play in total musical agreement.

I highly recommend this CD.

Gregory sings.......2007-01-11

Gregory makes his violin sing like no one else. The selections on this album show the full range of his talent

One of my favorites.......2007-01-04

My copy of "Reflections" is worn out, it's the CD I reach for most often when I am at work, in my car or just relaxing. Gregory Harrington performs with virtuoso skill and great emotion. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Highly Recommended! .......2006-12-09

"Reflections" is the debut CD by Dublin-born violinist Gregory Harrington. He has toured extensively, but came to my attention when he accompanied tenor Ronan Tynan in concert. This CD is a collection of pieces that have very personal meaning to the artist, and it shows: he plays with pure emotion, and with love and respect for the material as well as the instrument itself. The pieces on this album illustrate the skillfulness and the depth with which he plays.

Some highlights are:
-"Ashokan Farewell", which absolutely aches with longing
-The haunting melody of "Theme From Schindler's List"
-The moving "Battle of Kinsale"
-"Sabre Dance" and "Perpetuo Mobile" are great examples of Mr. Harrington's technical expertise

A note should also be made about the wonderful piano accompaniment by William Lewis- it's really a perfect pairing. Also, be sure to read the lovely program notes written by Mr. Harrington that accompany the CD. He gives some background on each track, and it really enhanced my appreciation of the music. And, to top it all off- the whole thing was recorded with crystalline sound quality so you can hear every gorgeous note ring out.

REFLECTIONS will not disappoint.......2006-12-07

Gregory Harrington's debut CD REFLECTIONS is a beautiful collection of his favorite pieces clearly showing both the intensity of his passion for the violin and his great talent. From the tenderness of Gershwin's SUMMERTIME to the aching beauty of the theme from SCHINDLER'S LIST, Greg is gifted in his ability to convey emotion. My particular favorite is ASHOKAN FAREWELL, from Ken Burns' television series, THE CIVIL WAR. This music framed the reading of Sullivan Ballou's love letter to his wife shortly before he was killed in the Battle of Bull Run. Greg captures the poignancy of Ballou's feelings of deep love for his wife measured against deep love for his country.

If you love the music of the violin, REFLECTIONS will not disappoint. It is superb.

Average customer rating: greatest hits A pretty voice The BEST of Sixpence Non the Richer Very good CD, I recommend it to any serious Pop music collector! A Fine Compilation!

The Best of Sixpence None the Richer Sixpence None the Richer Manufacturer: Word Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Blue on Blue Sixpence None The Richer Divine Discontent This Beautiful Mess Stars: The Best of the Cranberries, 1992-2002 ASIN: B000640WJO Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. Loser Like Me
2. Us
3. Too Far Gone
4. The Ground You Shook
5. Kiss Me
6. Breathe Your Name
7. Melody of You
8. Dancing Queen
9. Don't Dream It's Over
10. There She Goes
11. I Need Love
12. I Just Wasn't Made for these Times
13. Breathe
14. Brighten My Heart
15. Angeltread
16. Within A Room Somewhere
17. Trust
18. Kiss Me

Amazon.com

It may seem curious to the casual music observer that Texas-based pop band Sixpence None The Richer, who had one big hit in "Kiss Me" and one semi-hit with their version of the La's "There She Goes" would have enough material to release a greatest hits collection in full album form as opposed to, say, an EP. While both tracks are included here ("Kiss Me", in fact, shows up twice), other songs culled from the band's archive, as well as contributions from assorted compilations, provide plenty more listening pleasure for Sixpence fans as Leigh Nash's sleepy vocals complement catchy hook-driven melodies in slickly produced studio arrangements. Some of the brighter spots on the record are actually covers of other artists' greatest hits that force Sixpence None The Richer out of their comfort zone and into more intriguing territory, such as on Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over" and ABBA's "Dancing Queen". Three previously unreleased songs are also included. --John Moe

Album Description

Over the past 10 years, Sixpence None The Richer has left its indelible mark not only on Christian music, but also the culture at large. This 18-song collection accomplishes this by including out-of-print fan favorites from their early years, well-known songs from many compilation proejcts and soundtracks, and their recent breakthrough radio hits, plus 3 new songs never heard before! Until now, one would have had to buy 11 different albums to collect all the songs in this package. This collection offers everything a Sixpence fan would want to own, all in one package for the first time ever!

Customer Reviews:

greatest hits.......2007-03-20

It might be worth just buying their albums one by one as most of the songs are good and you wouldn't want to buy this and then double back later. Matt's guitarwork has the power to make me happy no matter what, it's articulated so well. The vocals are very smooth and pretty and fun. The guitar in "us" can stay in my head for days. There's so much more than kiss me, these people know what their doing, no "one hit wonder".

A pretty voice.......2007-03-11

I love this CD. Though I am not a regular buyer of pop groups I couldn't help but get this one.
I listen to it when I get a tad grumpy and it brings me back to a happy place. Her voice is so pretty it couldn't do anything else.
Love all the covers.

The BEST of Sixpence Non the Richer.......2007-03-09

Leigh Nash has just an amazing voice. You'll enjoy this Best Of!

Very good CD, I recommend it to any serious Pop music collector!.......2007-01-04

This CD has a "catch": the surprisingly beautiful voice of Leigh Nash.

I am usually reluctant to hits covers, but in this case I would suggest to give a special try to SNTR performance of The La's "There She Goes", Crowded House's superhit "Don't Dream It's Over", and even Abba's "Dancing Queen". Special mention to that wonderful tune titled "Kiss Me". Leigh Nash's voice reinvents these songs and provides a new dimension to the meaning of "Cover version".

Believe me... this CD is a serious improvement for your music collection!

A Fine Compilation!.......2006-11-10

Six Pence None the Richer only recorded four regular albums before they disbanded around 2004. This compilation covers their whole career and features all their biggest hits as well as rarities and previously unreleased tracks.

From their commercial breakthrough third album the two great singles "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes Again" are logical choices, but also a few of the strongest album-tracks also would have been nice inclusions.

It's almost the same with their equally strong final album, where the two hit-singles "Breathe Your Name" and the outstanding cover of Neil Finn's "Don't Dream it's Over" are featured along with the fine acoustic album track "Melody of You".

A few tracks come from hard to find soundtracks etc. and among these their cover of Brian Wilson's "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" stand out. Compared to the Beach Boys' own Pet Sounds version, which I always found sounded slightly unfinished, this new version is by far the strongest.

Also "The Ground You Shook" and "I Need Love" are great non-album tracks that any fan of the band would like to have.

I'm not familiar with their first two albums, but judges from the tracks included hear the second album "This Beautiful Mess" seems to have a harder approach than their other records.

A fine compilation, though I would have preferred the Japanese version of "Kiss Me" exchanged with one or two of their fine album tracks.

Average customer rating: great music!! Review of Blue on Blue With skill and grace Leigh has earned her stripes as a solo artist One Reviewer Said "Absolutely Divine"; I See A Light Under A Heavy Basket Blue on Blue

Blue on Blue Leigh Nash Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Sixpence None the Richer Bleeding Heart Graffiti Like Blood Like Honey Divine Discontent Sixpence None The Richer ASIN: B000GG4XFG Release Date: 2006-08-15

Tracks:

1. Along The Wall
2. Nervous In The Light Of Dawn
3. My Idea Of Heaven
4. Ocean Size Love
5. Never Finish
6. Between The Lines
7. More Of It
8. Angel Tonight
9. Blue
10. Cloud Nine
11. Just A Little

Customer Reviews:

great music!!.......2007-07-23

Songs: Nervous in the Light of Dawn, My Idea of Heaven, Never Finish
Between the Lines, Angel Tonight, Blue, Just a Little.

These are songs on this CD that I really enjoyed. Wonderful songs I could listen to over and over!!

Review of Blue on Blue.......2007-06-26

I found Leigh Nash to be a very easy to listen to vocal artist. Her style of music is a little different than others and is all her own. It is easy to listen to and relaxing.

With skill and grace Leigh has earned her stripes as a solo artist.......2007-04-17

You're probably wondering what happened to the former lead singer of Sixpence None the Richer. Leigh Nash, who's been singing since she was twelve, formed the band with a fellow classmate while they were still in high school. She says, "It was such an emotional process for me when the band broke up. Motherhood came pretty fast after that, and I started writing a ton about my son. I just found that there was a much deeper well within me than there had been before."

Leigh says, "My songs on Blue on Blue were not intentionally centered on any one concept, but I admit my newfound maternity was a source of inspiration." Her music is less melancholy now that she's on her own, and more piano driven (some of the intros remind me of George Winston) which goes well with Leigh's airy voice. In fact, any other instrumentation is minimal.

With many years of performing under her belt, this doesn't sound like her first solo album. Not with tracks like "Cloud Nine", probably the most interesting piece, which best displays her vocal style (just picture yourself at a beach party for this number). "More of It" is the most reminiscent of her Sixpence roots, which her loyal listeners will love. She co-wrote the smooth "Between the Lines" and "Along the Wall" with Canadian producer, Pierre Marchand, Sarah McLachlan, and Rufus Wainwright last winter in Montreal (think Felicity tv show music). The final touch is a sweet lullaby "Just a Little" which Leigh wrote for her son, Henry. Blue on Blue is a bit more poppish than the albums she did with Sixpence, but this cd reveals Nash's pretty voice better than Sixpence did. It may not dish out hits like "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes", but treading new ground is never an easy feat. With skill and grace Leigh has earned her stripes as a solo artist. Blue on Blue is sure to win her many new fans.

--Reviewed by Tracy Darlington for TitleTrakk

One Reviewer Said "Absolutely Divine"; I See A Light Under A Heavy Basket.......2007-04-12

I remember seeing Six Pence None The Richer on Regis and Kelly (or was it still Kathy Lee at that time? I forget). Regis asked Matt Slocum and Leigh Nash the meaning of the name of the band. Matt said it was taken from C. S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity", and recommended everyone check it out. I don't see this pointing to Christianity in Leigh's album.

Years before "Kiss Me" hit the charts, Sixpence was on the Christian charts. But Leigh's project gives no hint of Christianity. One project I reviewed by Jessie Daniels had vague lyrics that could be taken either as Christian or secular, though her faith was evident in the liner notes and gratitude list. Leigh's lyrics have no hint of her faith. Some have references to spiritual topics like heaven and angels but the lyrics of those songs clearly are not focusing on Christianity but on romantic love.

I gave this three stars. I thought of giving it four based on the music end; if you like the musical style of Sixpence, you will enjoy this as well. This is a good quality project on the artistic end. However, I thought of only giving this one or two stars because of how disappointed I am with the lyrics.

I'm not even going to recommend any of the tracks of this project.

Blue on Blue.......2007-03-09

Catchy tunes written by Leigh Nash herself.....something of a sophmoric effort for her. This album deserved to be better promoted as every song could have been a pop hit. If you like her voice, you'll LOVE this one!!

Average customer rating: Fantastic CD Surprisingly solid One, two, twee Light and airy.. Precious and precocious

Fingers Crossed Architecture in Helsinki Manufacturer: Bar/None Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Twee Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: In Case We Die Set Yourself on Fire The Gulag Orkestar We Died They Remixed The Crane Wife ASIN: B0001JXPDE Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. One Heavy February
2. Souvenirs
3. Imaginary Ordinary
4. Scissor Paper Rock
5. To And Fro
6. Spring 2008
7. The Owls Go
8. Fumble
9. Kindling
10. It's Almost A Trap
11. Like A Call
12. Where You've Been Hiding
13. City Calm Down
14. Vanishing

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic CD.......2007-01-03

If you like wacky indie rock groups, then this is the CD for you. I would advise seeing AiH in concert too which will enhance your CD listening experience in the future.

Surprisingly solid.......2005-07-28

I love the first Architecture in Helsinki album. Fingers Crossed is like a breath of fresh air. It is light: Meditative without being overly ponderous. Makes excellent use of negative space. The CD is always over too soon for me & I have listened to it 7 times since I received it in the mail yesterday. This nice little group of Australians have made my week. The tone palate for the album is very well blended, perfectly in fact. With many of the home done type releases which have come recently, these eclectic instrumental combinations are hit & miss, particularly in communal bands with a large number of members where the hi-fi, low-fi argument is more likely to come to a head. Not so here, every note sparkles & shimmers. The production glows & blushes like a sunrises. It's a subtly done & wonderful thing. Similarly, male & female voices seem to blend together neutrally in an inspiring way.

One, two, twee.......2005-05-15

Architecture in Helsinki struck gold in their very first release.The Aussie octet sound remarkably polished here, with their mix of twee pop and nonsensical writing -- imagine a three-way between Fiery Furnaces, Arcade Fire and Belle & Sebastian. The result might sound something like the deceptively cute "Fingers Crossed."

The intro "One Heavy February" errs on the side of twee, with catchy synths and lots of handclaps. Then it switches into the twinkly guitar pop of "Souvenirs," which sounds sweetly innocent at first. But listen more carefully to what Kellie Sutherland sings. "I've got souvenirs/but yesterday can't mean too much/have we missed an opportunity?" she sings sadly. "For what once was gold/ and once was rich/now is poor."

That sound of poignant innocence permeates the entire album, over music so exuberant, warped and playful that it's enchanting. The general sound is that of guitar pop laid over thickly with keyboard, horns, and more handclaps. They also veer into childlike whimsy in songs like "Spring 2008," and a clarinet at the start of "Imaginary Ordinary."

But the songs slowly lose their more innocent vibe, sounding more and more melody. Even the catchy upbeat "Fumble" and childlike "Where You Been Hiding" sound melancholy. It's a bit like growing up -- life may still be beautiful, but you gradually lose your innocence and unbridled joy. By the end, we have Sutherland and Cameron Bird wistfully asking "where you been hiding?"

Writer/musician/vocalist Cameron Bird reportedly said that "Fingers Crossed" was the sound of a band figuring out what they wants to do. That explains why they have the musical naivete of a band just doing what they want to do, without imitation or preconceptions. So no matter how poignant, it's amazing music.

With eight band members, Architecture in Helsinki gets to really include a lot of instrumentation -- sparkling keyboard, guitar, drum and bass. But they also include instruments like clarinet, trumpet, trombone and tuba, which add a circusy note. Just try to find other pop music that has that kind of robust brass.

And songwriter Bird makes truly amazing lyrics. At first glance, they don't seem to make much sense ("Found a flaw in the ending of a book that I've read twice/I set her straight, it's not based on your life"). But after awhile, the gleefully strange lyrics do start to make sense, as Bird and Sutherland interweave their high, delicate voices and sing about how "I wrote you a letter in capital letters/saying all that I care for, all that I care for is..."

Architecture in Helsinki are one of the most promising pop bands in years, and "Fingers Crossed" is definitely worth having, for anyone who likes the idea of an Arcade Fire/Belle & Sebastian cross.

Light and airy.........2005-05-09

I'm reviewing this album as it comes to it's third loop at 3:50 in the morning. It was given to me by a friend several hours ago.

Most of all, i'd have to say that in my opinion, the majority's comparison to belle and sebastian seems a little extreme. i can see some threads of similarity, possibly in some of the production with horns, and the softness of the voices. some harmonic elements recall isobel's style, but otherwise, i wouldn't compare the two. if any comparison had to be made, i'd call them a softer, lighter, more structured Animal Collective.

if you enjoy cleverly put together, quirky, airy music that makes you dance around in your headphones, you'll enjoy this.

Precious and precocious.......2005-01-10

It's like listening to a bunch of really gifted children making music...and that's a good thing. Sometimes the guy's voice reminds me of an innocent version of Billy Corgan circa Gish, but don't let that deter you. This is no smashing pumpkins...and that's a good thing. It's absolutely adorable and the perfect Sunday afternoon in the apartment music.

Average customer rating: Timeless A Little Folk and a Little Pop! delightful This is annoying......so very annoying........No wonder the second half of the the 90's sucked musically Excellent

Sixpence None The Richer Sixpence None The Richer Manufacturer: Word Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Divine Discontent This Beautiful Mess The Best of Sixpence None the Richer Blue on Blue The Fatherless And The Widow ASIN: B000006FAV Release Date: 1998-02-10

Tracks:

1. We Have Forgotten
2. Anything
3. The Waiting Room
4. Kiss Me
5. Easy To Ignore
6. Puedo Escribir
7. I Can't Catch You
8. The Lines Of My Earth
9. Sister, Mother
10. I Won't Stay Long
11. Love
12. Moving On
13. There She Goes

Amazon.com

Some songs define moments in our lives we will never forget. They're songs that years later can evoke the sights, sounds, and even smells of the time we first heard them. "Kiss Me," the red-hot, irresistible single from this self-titled release, will probably be one of those songs for the many who've by now experienced its charms. The culprits? A trio of youthful central Texans, by way of Nashville, called Sixpence None the Richer. On the rest of this Grammy-nominated gem, Sixpence serve an airy blend of Abra Moore-meets-Sundays acoustic pop. It's beautifully rich and constantly augmented by Leigh Nash's earthy vocals, Matt Slocum's songwriting genius, and steady rhythms from Dale Baker. Like Jars of Clay, Sixpence have "raised the bar" for the rest of late-'90s contemporary Christian music. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Timeless.......2007-03-01

I have had this album since it first came out (not the reissue with "There She Goes" on it; the first pressing) and it has withstood ten years of evolving musical tastes, the loss of my religion, a half-dozen breakups and several localized catastrophes. Pure sonic joy. Leigh Nash's voice is irresistable. Bonus points for serving as my stepping-stone to the Cranberries and Over the Rhine.

A Little Folk and a Little Pop!.......2006-11-23

This was the big breakthough album of Six Pence None the Richer. Containing the two big hit-singles "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes Again" the album obviously had good chances of making it.

The opening track "We Have Forgotten" was the first track that stirred my attention; sounding very folkish I was very certain that this was a new British folk-act - later when checking the band out on the internet I found out I was wrong and that this was really and American band led by singer Leigh Nash and songwriter/guitarist Matt Slocum.

The extremely catchy and commercial "There She Goes Again" was the song that convinced me that this band was worth seeking out - a little Blondie, a little of the Cardigans but the voice of lead singer Leigh Nash also had something unique about it. "There She Goes Again" was actually a cover of a song recorded by the La's, which is also great, but for me this version is The version.

Besides the commercial "Kiss Me" other tracks that deserve being brought forward are two other folkish tunes "Anything" and "Easy to Ignore" ( featuring a great violin part ).

Towards the end the album loses a little steam, and some songs seem a little pale compared to the great song in the first half of the album.

Still a great album that puts itself somewhere between folk and pop.

delightful.......2006-07-06

Actually I haven't bought this CD, but I just happened to hear the song "There she goes" on a low quality WMA stream from the Internet.
I just love the "There she goes" song.
I sang along for hours and hours with my male, shrieking voice...and it sorta made my day (happend to be alone at home and had nothing to do hehe)...

This is annoying......so very annoying........No wonder the second half of the the 90's sucked musically.......2006-05-18

This is disgusting. They are about as annoying as The Cranberries, and the only thing they have going for them is their faith. Other than that I probably wouldn't bother writing anything positive. The second half of the 90's sucked musically, and this is one of the reasons why. "Kiss Me" is a drab love song that annoys not appeals. "There She Goes" is a cover of a faceless band that did this on the remake of "The Parent Trap", or is it the other way around....either way it stinks. I usually don't write anything bad about Christian music, but this is one exception as this is just blah.

Excellent.......2006-04-21

This is my favorite of the CDs I've bought from online sources such as EBAY. I only paid $3.00 for it, but I would buy their new CD at full price if it is anything like this one. I loved it.

Average customer rating: They Might Be Cover Songs worth it Full of suprises, both good and bad Not worthy awesome tribute to a great band

Hello Radio: The Songs of They Might Be Giants Various Artists Manufacturer: Bar/None Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Else They Got Lost Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) - A movie about They Might Be Giants Dial-A-Song: 20 Years of They Might Be Giants Break out the Battle Tapes ASIN: B000FQVYF4 Release Date: 2006-07-11

Tracks:

1. Ana Ng - Self
2. Pet Name - The Long Winters
3. Narrow Your Eyes - David Miller
4. She's An Angel - Charles Douglas
5. Road Movie To Berlin - Frank Black
6. They'll Need A Crane - The Wrens
7. Dead - Steve Burns
8. Letterbox - OK Go
9. Boat Of Car - Recepter
10. Don't Let's Start - This Radiant Boy
11. Doctor Worm - Jason Trachtenburg
12. It's Not My Birthday - Fluid Ounces
13. Another First Kiss - Brett Kull
14. The End Of The Tour - Hotel Lights

Customer Reviews:

They Might Be Cover Songs.......2006-07-14

TMBG rocks and so does this tribute album. Best of the best is Frank Black, Long Winters, Charles Douglas, & The Wrens. Good is Self, David Miller & Hotel Lights. Decent is Steve Burns, Ok Go, Brett Kull & Fluid Ounces. Bad is Recepter, This Radiant Boy, & Jason Trachtenburg and the fact that Reel Big Fish are MIA. If you get this you will like it, though as many of the covers top the TMBG originals.

worth it.......2006-07-13

I've been waiting for this collection to be released for a while now. The easiest way to review it is just to do a track by track breakdown of the good songs. I'll pass on the ones I didn't like and let someone else savage them!

1. "Ana Ng" by Self. On first listen this sounded somewhat close to the original, mainly because of the vocals. HOWEVER, this is now my favorite track and is far better than the original. It's done with tons of guitars and layering, and sounds like Self (duh) and a little like some of Brendan Benson's more rockin' stuff. Grade: A+

2. "Pet Name" by The Long Winters. I love the Long Winters, but this track is not as good or polished as their albums/eps. The vocals sound kinda sloppy and off. But it's also much better than the original TMBG track, which I always found annoying. This sounds like some drunken garage-rock REM or Replacements b-side (in a good way). Grade: B

3. "Narrow Your Eyes" by David Miller. Very cool 60's sound on this one--made me think of classic power pop stuff (Who, Raspbberries, mid-Kinks). I've never even heard the original but this is neat, thanks to great guitars and handclappy choruses. Grade: A

4. "She's An Angel" by Charles Douglas. This one's also a really great track that I like more than the original one. Sounds like the Pixies or Lou Reed, and has Pavement-y guitars galore. Nice strange keyboards at the end too. Fantastic, weird stuff that transforms the original catchy oddity into a great spiky rock song. Grade: A

5. "Road Movie to Berlin" by Frank Black. Strange to think the previous Charles Douglas track sounds more like the Pixies than this does, but there it is. Another strong cover that reinvents the original as a country-rock stroll. Not perfect, but I love Frank Black, so this gets Grade: A-

6. "They'll Need a Crane" by The Wrens. My second personal favorite track on here. A complete deconstruction of the song. It becomes an agonizing, bizarre lament that makes the hairs on the back of my neck stick up. The Wrens are such an incredible band. This, like most of their music, gets a Grade A+

7. "Dead" by Steve Burns. The guy from Blues Clues! This one doesn't blow me away, but it's nice enough. Sticks close to the original but with a little bit of a psychedelic/laptop element, if that makes any sense. Pleasant but not essential. Grade: B-

Pass on tracks 8,9,10--none of them hooked me.

11. "Dr. Worm" by Jason Trachtenburg. This is a love-it-or-hate-it song to begin with. I personally find this version endearing and fun to listen to. It sounds folky and playful. Yet obviously some people are going to hate its silly quality... Grade: B

tracks 12 & 13 are okay, but not great.

14. "End of the Tour" by Hotel Lights. This blows the original right out of the water--completely perfect in every way. Hotel Lights have taken a great song and made it completely their own. Sounds mellow, emotional, reminds me of Hotel Lights other stuff, also Kingsbury Manx, and 70's singer-songwriter stuff. Grade: A

Thus concludes my overview of this album--hope it's useful to some of y'all.

Full of suprises, both good and bad.......2006-07-13

No matter the what band you base them on, tribute albums always have the inherent quality of being both great albums and total letdowns. However, in an offhanded sort of way, that is the point of a tribute album: to show how different classic songs can be interpreted by different groups of people. With that being said, "Hello Radio: The Songs of They Might Be Giants" does exactly that. And while some of the covers do tend to fall flat, the number of good (and great) completely outweighs the bad.

While some of the more faithful covers (see: "It's Not My Birthday" and "Another First Kiss") tend to be strictly "just fine," a few of the more deviant covers are the ones that stand out the most. The Long Winters' more upbeat, somewhat racous version of "Pet Name" is terribly fun to sing along, as is David Miller's "Narrow Your Eyes" (listen for the great The Who inspired guitar solo in place of Linnell's accordion solo), and Receptor's "Boat of Car" is suprisingly well done, making the song sound much more interesting, as well as more grimm at times.
As far as the less-than-favorable tracks, This Radiant Boy's obligatory punk cover of "Don't Let's Start" is so lazily performed that it almost sounds more like a parody than a tribute (at least there's already a great cover of "Don't Let's Start" by Common Rotation on their "The Big Fear" album to make up for it). OK Go doesn't do much better either with their cover of "Letterbox." While I commend them for experimenting outside of their usual upbeat sound(the song has a very glitchy and fuzzed out distortion feeling to it, almost reminiscant to Trent Reznor's work), it fails completely engage the listener.

Overall, "Hello Radio..." does exactly what a tribute album should do, and nothing less. Still, I completely recommend that any fan of They Might Be Giants should buy it to at least view (and possibly rediscover) some of their favorite songs from a different perpective.

Not worthy.......2006-07-13

I have been a big TMBG fan since... forever. I preorded this disc a while ago, and it showed up an hour ago. My initial analysis of this is that it should be in the collection of a die-hard TMBG fan, but it is not great. A lot of tribute albums are more enjoyable to listen to than the originals straight through. However, this is not the case for this one. Get this if you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to spend, but don't spend your hard earned cash on it.

awesome tribute to a great band.......2006-07-13

They Might Be Giants is one of my favorite bands. However, you don't need to be a fan to enjoy most of the stuff on here. Most of the songs on this album basically take a guitar based indie rock approach to TMBG's catalog. Some of the cover versions are better than the originals, especially Self doing "Ana Ng," but also the tracks by Frank Black, The Wrens, and Hotel Lights. I would definitely recommend picking this up if you're into TMBG or some of the bands on here.

Average customer rating:

None Shall Pass Aesop Rock Manufacturer: Def Jux ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Desire I'll Sleep When You're Dead Uncle Tony's Coloring Book Human the Death Dance Float ASIN: B000SNUMA2 Release Date: 2007-08-28

Tracks:

1. Keep Off the Lawn
2. None Shall Pass
3. Catacomb Kids
4. Bring Back Pluto
5. Fumes
6. Getaway Car
7. 39 Thieves
8. The Harbor Is Yours
9. Citronella
10. Gun for the Whole Family
11. Five Fingers
12. No City
13. Dark Heart News
14. Coffee

Product Description

Created over a 2 year period following his last release, None Shall Pass documents not only a vast amount of personal change that Aesop experienced over this time, but also deftly depicts scenes and stories relative to all ages of life. The majority of production duties have been handled by Aesop's longtime partner Blockhead, while label mates El-P and Rob Sonic each make offerings. Aesop himself confidently produces a handful of his own tracks as well.

Average customer rating: surprising Arty-texture in Alice Springs? Annoying Fun & talented Amazing

In Case We Die Architecture in Helsinki Manufacturer: Bar/None Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Twee Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Fingers Crossed Feels Set Yourself on Fire The Crane Wife Return to the Sea ASIN: B0007LPM78 Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

1. Nevereverdid
2. It's 5!
3. Tiny Paintings
4. Wishbone
5. Maybe You Can Owe Me
6. Do The Whirlwind
7. In Case We Die (parts 1-4)
8. The Cemetary
9. Frenchy, I'm Faking
10. Need To Shout
11. Rendezvous: Potrero Hill
12. What's In Store?

Amazon.com

This free-ranging octet from Australia has brought forth their second album and it's a veritable funhouse adventure. Experimental, but gently so, their diverse instrumentation and varied approaches to vocal presentations (theatrical character voices, choirs, rock band exuberance) make for a listening experience akin to someone's perfectly cerebral mix tape. The opening song alone sets the stage for all that follows, constructed like an overture, one theme and setting gives way to another. Much like the parable of three blind men trying to describe an elephant, if three different listeners heard three different songs from this wonderful album, there still would be no complete description possible. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews:

surprising.......2007-03-03

i saw aih open for cyhsy last year in san francisco. at first, i thought they were a horrible flashback to the 80's with random outfits. but soon after, i found them to be upbeat and fun. they had such energy on stage as they do in this album. i can listen to the songs over and over. my favorites are nevereverdid, it's 5!, maybe you can owe me, do the whirlwind, in case we die, and the cemetary (which is really cute). their show was quite entertaining. after every other song, the band members switched over positions onstage along with corresponding instruments. it was friday the 13th, so they played off on it by opening up a black umbrella, breaking a mirror (i can't remember what else), all whilst reading a scary tale and playing some spooky background music. plus, you can't help but dance along with them while they are playing.

i got both this cd and their previous one, this one is much better. and actually, they were TONS better live than cyhcy.

Arty-texture in Alice Springs?.......2006-11-08

Crikey!!!! What is this chunder? Wait a minute....art students from "Down Under" get together and make fun little songs while watching reruns of "The Wiggles", decide they can market these tunes to an adoring fan base! Yeah, this stuff could be the soundtrack to "Forrest Gump" alright. "Run, Forrest, run! Run as fast as you can from this crap!!!" And these guys are touring, too? Are they touring with Barney & Friends?

There is not one thing of value to this other than that the CD itself makes a handy coaster for your Foster's...

Annoying.......2006-11-01

This is probably one of the most annoyingly worst albums I've ever heard in my life.
What is this?
If you like this, than like it.
But I just can't see what situation I'd ever be in that could call for something as annoying as this.
In the woods? Nope
In my car? Nope
On the ocean? Nope
I really just can't figure this kind of music out. and I listen to wacked out music...but...I don't know man.
It may be a New England thing or something.
Yo. I found this really cute album. Oh....ohhhh....yeeah.
Worst ever.

Fun & talented.......2006-10-11

Another great offering from the Aussie kids. Once you hear it a few more times you realize that the music is more complex than it sounds. Great fun!

Amazing.......2006-05-29

Architecture is now officially one of my top five favorite bands. I think I have heard a lot of bands, too. Their music, on the surface, sounds childlike, but listen closer and you can here an incredibly complex compilation of instruments which congeal into a "simple" sound. In other words, this is one tight band. I just saw them live in SF, and I can safely say it was the best concert I have ever been to. They have so much fun with their music that it oozes from every note of their album. "In Case We Die" is much more ambitious then "Fingers Crossed", but they pull off an excellent collection of songs which are universally catchy and endlessly entertaining to listen to. The biggest complaint that one will read about the album is that there is an enormous amount of creative and beautiful ideas in each song which are expressed once and never show up again, except when you listen to the song all the way through once more. This makes for a high degree of replayability for the album, because it almost seems like you're hearing it for the first time everytime.

Average customer rating: Snow Cones for Pavlov's Puppies

Songs For Ice Cream Trucks Michael Hearst Manufacturer: Bar/None Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Person Pitch Betcha Bottom Dollar Nixon and Kissinger: Partners in Power Hey Eugene! Into White ASIN: B000R3486C Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

1. Ice Cream!
2. Where Do Ice Cream Trucks Go In the Winter?
3. The Popsicle parade
4. Before I Drive Away (Redux)
5. Five Up
6. Tones For Cones
7. One For Doran
8. Ice Cream Yo!
9. What¹s Your Favorite Flavor?
10. Chocolate, Vanilla or Swirl?
11. The Moose Track Shake
12. The Sprinkle Twinkle
13. Before I Drive Away

Customer Reviews:

Snow Cones for Pavlov's Puppies.......2007-07-13

Yeah, why not?

With all this technology around us, with music coming at us from all angles, why are ice cream trucks still driving around emitting the same twenty second loop of a glockenspiel playing "Turkey in a Straw"? Why not some new music?

Forget the parents, forget the kids, think of the poor ice cream truck dudes. I bet some new tunes would do wonders for their spirits. I don't know how it is in other regions, but out here we have an epidemic of grumpy ice cream men, which can be a bit of a bummer.

Despite the potential, this is not a boring album. Mike Hearst has undertaken an exercise, which is to write music in the spirit of traditional circus music or ice cream truck music, but make it new and refreshing. Listen for yourself, but I think he pulled it off. It's got calliopes, glockenspiels, the occasional choir, in nice little waltzes and foxtrots, and with enough repetition to approximate the simplicity and feel of the more traditional tunes. But he adds enough variation to keep it palatable. Plus, there are some tasty, sinister undercurrents in these compositions, warbling forays into minor modes, to remind us that the ice cream truck is a parasitic capitalist appendage intruding into the naïve serenity of our playgrounds to extort parents and condition the palates of our children.

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Rock Music

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