Undertow [Explicit Lyrics]

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Arguably their finest album, this follow-up to Opiate showcases Tool at their best, assisted by clean, crisp production, without the muddiness of Aenima. Edgy guitar riffs are complemented by spitting, heavy bass, especially on "Sober" and "Crawl Away". Lyrically, Tool are at their vitriolic best, targeting religious hypocrisy ("Intolerance," "Sober"; always a popular theme), the loss of innocence and its consequences ("Prison Sex"), and deliberate ignorance ("Swamp Song"). Henry Rollins makes a guest appearance on "Bottom," which, along with "4 Degrees," deals with questions of identity. Undertow is also Tool's most musically adventurous album, lacking the occasionally numbing sameness of Aenima, and with considerably more sophistication than their previous work. Very highly recommended. --Genevieve Williams

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Average customer rating: the one I liked the most? A more better kind of metal undertow review The Undertow Has Me... Caught in the Undertow

Undertow Tool Manufacturer: Volcano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Aenima Lateralus Opiate 10,000 Days Mer de Noms ASIN: B000000993 Release Date: 1993-04-06

Tracks:

1. Intolerance
2. Prison Sex
3. Sober
4. Bottom
5. Crawl Away
6. Swamp Song
7. Undertow
8. 4 Degrees
9. Flood
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Amazon.com

Arguably their finest album, this follow-up to Opiate showcases Tool at their best, assisted by clean, crisp production, without the muddiness of Aenima. Edgy guitar riffs are complemented by spitting, heavy bass, especially on "Sober" and "Crawl Away". Lyrically, Tool are at their vitriolic best, targeting religious hypocrisy ("Intolerance," "Sober"; always a popular theme), the loss of innocence and its consequences ("Prison Sex"), and deliberate ignorance ("Swamp Song"). Henry Rollins makes a guest appearance on "Bottom," which, along with "4 Degrees," deals with questions of identity. Undertow is also Tool's most musically adventurous album, lacking the occasionally numbing sameness of Aenima, and with considerably more sophistication than their previous work. Very highly recommended. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

the one I liked the most?.......2007-06-19

The riffs are good and simple with low driving bass lines, and the drums are decent, the pictures in the album are pulp fiction to me and the song "sober" is probably the most offbeat and power-ridden song on all their albums. I gave the album 2 stars because of my doing research into their band and found out that they are a bunch of intellects-- they are way too smart to be in heavy metal rock prog... blah blah blah. Ultimately I threw the album away.

A more better kind of metal.......2007-04-24

Even though I can speak from personal experience that fans of Tool can get uber-defensive to the point where it's kind of creepy, for the most part they at least have reason to have much praise. In many ways similar to Rush, each band member offers an element worthy of being in the band without having dispensable members. Before they hit a bigger plateau with their next release "Aenima", Undertow was the best Tool record and for some it still is. While for me, it's arguably Lateralus, it's still hard to throw anything negative towards Undertow, their first full-length (with the EP Opiate coming out first).

Intolerance: One of my favorite songs from the album. From its heavy opening riff to the smooth tempo changes to it's catchy "lie cheat and steal" hook that is so fun to belt out, it's one of the better Tool songs around. 9/10

Prison Sex: If there's one word to describe this one, it's kind of "fun". It just has a great groove that you can almost dance to (some atypical dance of course). Controversial lyrics and video, it's another one of the more popular songs and worth a listen. 9/10

Sober: If it wasn't for Schism, this would probably be the de facto signature Tool song although probably people consider it to be. Structure-wise it's pretty simple which is strange with Maynard's vocals getting progressively more emotive in the chorus. 9/10

Bottom: Man they're on a roll. Another homerun with heavy riffs and a great vocals and end scream by Maynard. My only complaint is the really quiet section. Spoken by Henry Rollins, While it does set up the climax, it takes a bit too long to get to. 8.5/10

Crawl Away: To be honest, I'm not completely fond of this one. The riffs are there, vocals and musicianship but there's just something that doesn't do it for me. Maybe it's having 4 great songs in a row and while it's a listenable track, it wasn't as immediate as others. 7.5/10

Swamp Song: One of the more underrated songs on the album. One thing that's quite surprising about it is how hooky it is. A guitar riff you can hum all day to a sing-along section (if you want) when Maynard sings "I hope it sucks, I hope it sucks you, ****er, I hope it sucks you down". 9/10

Undertow: Right from the start, it's very upbeat and chockful of riffs with many tempo changes that just feels right (it's rare to find most bands who are that comfortable with jumping all over the place). Even though it's not that big a favorite, it's still an album highlight. 8/10

Four Degrees: A sitar riff opens the song with a main catchy riff you'll hear throughout the song. Like many Tool songs, there's usually an element that brings you into the songs and makes it worth remembering, unlike most bands who play for 10 minutes and you can't remember a thing. 8/10

Flood: To be honest, I'm not a big fan of this. There's nothing inherently wrong with it, it just doesn't hook me the way it should. It's not like I need poppy melodies or radio-friendly lengths but I at least need something to make the song memorable and this one took awhile. Probably a grower. 7.5/10

I'll forego trying to review Disgustipated since it's just so...weird. But besides that, this is a very consistent record and while it doesn't have the acclaim and success Aenima or Lateralus had, it's still a very worthy addition to the band's catalogue.

undertow review.......2007-04-05

It's cool. I had this "tape" several years ago and it got eaten by my player. I always wanted the CD so I got it. It is as good as I remember it being.

The Undertow Has Me..........2007-02-23

Heavy and thick, Tool's Undertow made a fan out of me. Actually, the first Tool album I bought was AEnima (also excellent), but the first Tool song I heard was Sober (off of this album). Interesting video for that song. Anyway, Metal heads and Progressive Rock fans everywhere should give Tool a try, and Undertow is a very good place to start. I also have AEnima, Lateralus, and 10,000 Days as well. Many say that Tool went downhill with their newest offering 10,000 Days, but I'd say that it really isn't that bad. It may not beat the juggernauts Undertow, AEnima, and Lateralus, but it is worth a listen or five. Long live Tool!

Caught in the Undertow.......2007-02-11

I Love this CD.... Perfect Listening when you've had a $#itty Day. Dark, Desolate & Hauntingly Beautiful.

Average customer rating: Not De Nova and a little more Rolling Stones A good start Eight Track Heaven Redwalls Good Blues Young Bands Can Play Good Music

Universal Blues The Redwalls Manufacturer: Undertow Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: De Nova The Sights The Art of Rolling De Nova Please Yourself ASIN: B0000TB0BO Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

1. Colorful Revolution
2. You'll Never Know
3. It's Alright
4. Speed Racer
5. How The Story Goes
6. It's Love You're On
7. What A Shame
8. Home
9. Balinese
10. I Just Want To Be The One
11. Universal Blues

Customer Reviews:

Not De Nova and a little more Rolling Stones.......2007-01-18

The Redwalls wear their influences on their sleeves. If you like the Beatles meets Rolling Stones with a little country flair then you'll love this album. Listen to their second album, De Nova, and you'll realize just how good this Chicago band is. This album lacks the maturaty of De Nova and there's more Rolling Stones on this then the usually present Beatles, but a hidden gem none the less. If De Nova is a 4, maybe 5 star album, I have to give this one 3.

A good start.......2005-08-21

These guys were really young when they made this album, and it lacks the polish of their second.
It's still a great album, and shows true genius. Less blues than the title states, It's stacked full of original rock songs, showing influences from The Beatles and Stones, to David Bowie. If you like the rock of Franz Ferdinand or Bloc Party, with a bit of Kings of Leon Americana thrown in, buy this album.

Eight Track Heaven.......2005-08-12

When I first heard this on Jonesys Jukebox, I thought I was listening to a long lost track from some obscure nuggets band. Instead, I find it's a retro-band with heaps of soul. Bowie and Mott meet Peter Frampton? Oh, what the hell, just pop it in like it's an old 8 track and be transported into a 70s timewarp.

Redwalls Good Blues.......2005-08-09

I've been playing this every day since I got it. The band has the uncanny ability to sound like Dylan, Ziggy Stardust and the Beetles, but not like a cover band. The second song makes you want to sleep with the guy singing it. Can't explain why.

Young Bands Can Play Good Music.......2005-07-28

It's hard for me to describe what kind of music I really like. But when I hear it, it seems to jump out of the speakers and grab me by the ears. That is what Universal Blues by the Redwalls did to me. I picked this one up with their latest disc (De Nova) and I was surprised that I ended up liking their old disc better than their new one. De Nova has it's great moments. However, Universal Blues just seems to have a better feel and flow to it. The singing and playing are great! And yes the harmonies on the vocals are cool too. The sound and feel of this album may take you back in time a bit. But to all the young bands out there, don't be hesitant to channel the music your parents may have played when you were just kids. Make it your own and I'm sure you will make it great. I'll be watching what the Redwalls do in the present and the future.

Average customer rating: Sad What to do with a String Quartet tribute? great String Quartet Tribute - Good Intentions C. Sipperley's an idiot

Metamorphic: The String Quartet Tribute to Tool, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Vitamin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: String Tribute to Tool The String Quartet Tribute to a Perfect Circle Anotomica: The String Quartet Tribute to Tool The Piano Tribute to Tool Chamber Maid: Baroque Tribute to Tool ASIN: B0000ALFZM Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Stinkfist
2. Sweat
3. Prison Sex
4. Undertow
5. Eulogy (Acoustic)
6. Jimmy
7. Lateralus
8. Disposition
9. Parabol
10. Eulogy (Remix)
11. Rampant (Original Composition)

Product Description

1. Stinkfist
2. Sweat
3. Prison Sex
4. Undertow
5. Eulogy (Acoustic)
6. Jimmy
7. Lateralus
8. Disposition
9. Parabol
10. Eulogy (Remix)
11. Rampant (Original Composition)

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Sad.......2005-11-24

I really tried hard to enjoy this cd but it is just impossible. I'm a huge tool fan with all there albums and everything else that comes with being a fan: t-shirts, etc... The thing is is that it sounds like some bum with a violen downtown playing tool songs. Nothing much. It is really upbeat and high pitched when the tool songs are supposed to be dark and moving. To start with they need more instruments then that lame ass violen or whatever they are using you may say, "oh but they have more instruments you just are being annoying!" NO! all I hear is that annoying fast-paced, high pitched string instument. I would recommend listening to this cd entirely before you buy it, I guess some people actualy liked this cd since it has 4 stars right now. Thank God I bought it on ebay for $3.99 it made for a good disc. I'm just putting the word out there, this cd sucks.

What to do with a String Quartet tribute?.......2005-05-25

Let me put it short and sweet:

Tool - kicka**
Metamorphic - kicka**

Mix them together - holy f***ing s***!!!!

That's right... mix the original Tool song with the tribute song, and the song explodes like a 20,000 megaton nuclear warhead! Now THAT... is power!

great.......2005-02-21

I think who ever wrote " Dont give thease people your money " should think into it more. All of thease tribute bring a different light to all of the groups that they cover. Every one loves to listen to there favorite bands and what this does is it lets you hear songs that you love in a different way. Witch i found verry interesting. I enjoyed this tool cover cd since that day i heard it in my friends car. i imidietly went out a bought it because i thought it was amazing that somone out there had enough guts to cover todays music with an orchastra. I also thought that it was verry acurate to what tool actualy did with the music. I enjoyed it.
Thank you.

String Quartet Tribute - Good Intentions.......2005-01-22

Tool's music has often been described as "orchestral." It can evoke so many different emotions. My mother even enjoys listens to them. In fact, she says she can almost visualize a ballet to some of their songs. That being said, classical music can sometimes have EVERYTHING to do with a band's music, which would make it obvious to do a string quartet tribute album. I study classical music at a collegiate level, and I applaud these groups' efforts. However, a tribute doesn't necessarily sound good by just playing the same notes as was written. Classical music is played with a different style, and is meant to evoke emotion (just as Tool does). This CD in particular sounds like someone plugged in a Tool recording into a MIDI file. No emotion whatsoever. A lot of the songs chosen don't translate well to a quartet of strings, and the ones that do are so incredibly bland. This idea is great, but I have yet to run accross a SQT with nice arrangements and professional performers.

C. Sipperley's an idiot.......2005-01-17

I would like to say in the defense of the producers of these String Quartet Tribute albums that they have honored me and my band with their efforts. This Sipperley guy (or girl) obviously doesn't understand that:

1. We as artists give the String Quartet Tribute producers the right to put these CDs out.
2. It provides our songs the opportunity to be heard and played in venues that would otherwise not play our music.
3. We get paid for every single CD that is manufactured.

There is nothing "shameless" about their efforts, it is the music business and it only helps extend the life of our songs by having new releases of them available for our current fans and the new ones we gain from the different versions.

I'm not writing this as a debate, I actually have bought every String Quartet Tribute CD I could find to support the efforts of this great series after I was given a copy of the one which pays tribute to my band; Dashboard Confessional.

This is a great album as are the others. I believe that it is a great investment for any fan and each copy that you buy actually pays the artist because these products are licensed.

Average customer rating: Nice twofer, but know what you're getting

Undertow/Clouds Across the Sun Firefall Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Elan Luna Sea Break of Dawn/Mirror of the World Firefall Windmills/She Is a Song ASIN: B00018D3SM Release Date: 2004-01-27

Tracks:

1. Love That Got Away
2. Headed for a Fall
3. Only Time Will Tell
4. Laugh or Cry
5. Stardust
6. If You Only Knew
7. Some Things Never Change
8. Business Is Business
9. Leave It Alone
10. Undertow
11. Be in Love Tonight
12. Staying with It
13. Old Wing Mouth
14. No Class
15. Clouds Across the Sun
16. I Don't Want to Hear It
17. Quite Like You
18. Love Ain't What It Seems
19. Dreamers
20. Don't It Feel Empty

Customer Reviews:

Nice twofer, but know what you're getting.......2005-04-03

If you can still find Rhino's separate reissue of Undertow, pick that up as well - it has 3 bonus tracks not found here.

But since this twofer is the only place you can find 'Clouds Across The Sun,' it's still not a bad bet.

Average customer rating: Exquisite Music Great idea, mediocre execution. Transcribed Bliss Was expecting so much more

Anotomica: The String Quartet Tribute to Tool Steve Velez , Jim McMillen , Tool (band) , Jim McMillen , Fred Charlton , Da Capo Players , The Section , Tom Tally , Pam Jacobson , and Reggie Clews Manufacturer: Vitamin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Tributes | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: The String Quartet Tribute to a Perfect Circle The Piano Tribute to Tool Metamorphic: The String Quartet Tribute to Tool, Vol. 2 String Tribute to Tool Chamber Maid: Baroque Tribute to Tool ASIN: B0006FFS1K Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

1. Sober
2. Intolerance
3. The Grudge
4. The Patient
5. Opiate
6. Hush
7. Schism
8. Ticks And Leeches
9. Aenema
10. Pushit

Tracks:

1. Stinkfist
2. Sweat
3. Prison Sex
4. Undertow
5. Eulogy (Acoustic)
6. Jimmy
7. Lateralus
8. Disposition
9. Parabol
10. Eulogy (Remix)
11. Rampant (Original Composition)

Customer Reviews:

Exquisite Music.......2006-12-27

I first learned about classical tribute albums for metal bands when I heard about the Estonian group Rondellus and bought their magnificent tribute to Black Sabbath, called Sabbatum.

Sabbatum was such a brilliant album that, when I heard about Anotomica, I listened to it and bought the album. Bear in mind, I know nothing of Tool's music. But I do know classical music, and I love this album. The renditions of the Tool songs sound fantastic to me. The music is well-played, and I love feeling the textures of the music and the interweaving of the instrument voices.

The only reason I don't give this album five stars is because of the song "Rampant" on the second CD. It is total crap and not at all enjoyable to listen to if you like classical music; it is disharmonious and disorganized-sounding. It's jarring and unpleasing to the ear. It was also not written by Tool, so I'm rather annoyed that its composer tacked it onto this tribute album.

My advice--Copy all of these songs except "Rampant" onto your iPod and bliss out!

Great idea, mediocre execution........2006-04-23

Just a few days ago I was driving to work listening to Lateralus in my car and I was thinking how interesting it would sound to arrange some of the songs for a string quartet, so I was greatly suprised when I came across this very album at Barnes & Noble.

While I think it's an excellent idea and I can think of few bands that would work better in this format, I was very disappointed in the execution. There just seemed to be very little... intensity. Listen to Ticks & Leeches for example, or the end of Schism--not to mention they skip my favorite section of The Patient. If you want to hear how much sonic ass a string quartet can kick, check out recordings by the Kronos Quartet. I would love to see what they could have done with this material.

Transcribed Bliss.......2005-12-08

This cd set is an amazing orchestral transposition of one of the greatest melodic bands of the current era. The cd is not for everyone. Obviously the metalheads that only appreciate repetitieve basal tones in their ears that will eventually lead to deafness, will not find this set to be to their musical expectations. Those of us who appreciate Tool for their melodic qualities, as well as appreciate 'classical music,' should find these discs to meet their expectations. Obviously, being a string tribute, these discs are instrumental, not rock/industrial covers with vocals. Overall, these discs are refreshing, especially considering most tribute albums these days. After all, the core purpose of a tribute album is to make make money off of someone elses artistic ability. I give this recording 4 out of 5 stars due to the fact that it is a cover album, and it didn't amaze me as much as some classical music does, the first time that i heard it. Overall, it is a very enjoyable listen.

Was expecting so much more.......2005-04-26

First, let me say that I'm a huge Tool fan, and I don't even like "heavy" music that much. I really enjoy their music and I think Maynard is the best vocalist in rock today. Now, on to these CDs. I didn't like them for the most part. The only reason I'm giving them three stars is because they have a great concept and their are a few pretty good sections in them. The songs just don't represent the darkness of Tool's music. If you want to see what I'm talking about, preview Schism. I think the reason this doesn't work is it's going to be impossible to recreate Tool's sound with a violin. A group like Apocalyptica (four cellos re-creating Metallica if you are unfamiliar) would be different, because it would allow Tool's darkness to come through. Furthermore, Danny Carey on drums is probably half the reason Tool is so wonderful. Put any other drummer in Danny's place, and Tool will not be nearly as good as they are. Once again, a string quartet can't replace a great drummer with their instruments. Overall, if you want to check these out, go ahead, but I'm just saying that you're not going to get nearly the same impact as you will when listening to Tool.

Average customer rating: At last! A natural singer! Impressive country/rock band from the Windy City What sophomore jinx? Chicago fan The next Nora Jones?....No..Anna stands on her own!

Oh, The Stories We Hold Anna Fermin's Trigger Gospel Manufacturer: Undertow Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fox Confessor Brings the Flood West Taking The Long Way ASIN: B0000TB09G Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

1. Are You Gonna Miss Me Too
2. My Town
3. Baby Wont You Please Come Home
4. White Birch
5. Glory
6. Is That All
7. How Do You Judge Me
8. Chance I Cant Afford Not To Take
9. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
10. Dragging On
11. Down The Road

Customer Reviews:

At last! A natural singer!.......2005-12-15

Anna's voice is a pure delight. The tone and timber are exquisite. But it's her effortlessness that captures the listener. When I listen to her voice, I don't hear someone "singing" as much as I hear an honest voice expressing itself. Anna outsings most of the female 'vocalists' on the market today without ever OVERsinging. In a word, she's tasteful.

All this is enhanced by that fact that she's a wonderful spirit. I highly recommend that you attend a show and take the time to meet her. I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had to sing with her and the time we've spent together. I can never hear her voice or think of a visit with her that I don't smile.

There's an old saying, "People may not remember what you did or what you said but they'll always remember how you made them feel." Anna and her music make me feel wonderful.

Impressive country/rock band from the Windy City.......2005-07-02

I confess I bought this CD out of curiosity: a country band coming from the Windy City and fronted by a Philippine-born female singer! To make things more exotic, I also found out after reading the booklet that the album was mixed and mastered in Oslo, Norway. But apart from these trifles, Trigger Gospel has the chops to deliver plain country/rock/pop numbers in the finest form.

The album opens with "Are You Gonna Miss Me Too", a slow song with a gentle acoustic guitar accompaniment and a nice yodel in the refrain. The second track is an energetic country/rock tribute to Fermin's hometown ("In my town I do what I please"), one of the album's highlights. To avoid sameness, the CD alternates between slow and uptempo songs; in the former category there are the languid "Chance I Can't Afford Not To Take", the imploring "Baby Want You Please Come Home", the piano-based "Dragging On" and "How Do You Judge Me", whose relaxed sound verges on bossa nova rhythms.

Among the uptempo songs, apart from "My Town", are tracks 6 , 9 and 11. "Is That All" is another brisk country/rock number, addressed this time to a disappointing lover. "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps" is a pop song from the 60s, brought to fame by Doris Day. Anna Fermin makes the song her own and a mandolin solo gives a touch of country, too.

"Down The Road" is a Steve Earle cover from the album "Guitar Town" (1986). Earle's a cappella opening was almost embarrassing (he doesn't have the right voice for that), while Fermin's powerful and gorgeous voice is perfectly up to the task. Also, the inclusion of the fiddle and a more vigorous rendition by the whole band give this song new life.

The only drawback is the experimental "White Birch". The song isn't bad, but Fermin's voice sounds metallic, artificial. I'd prefer listening to the original, unmixed voice. In all, though, the album is very good, a little gem of 37 minutes, which deserves to be known far beyond Chicago city limits.

What sophomore jinx?.......2004-03-25

Things to Come, Fermin's debut CD, was well played, extremely energetic, somewhat overproduced and suffered from a lack of focus. This CD is a lot better. Fermin still covers a lot of styles, but makes them all her own.

There is a little of that noir-ish, reverb-drenched thing going on that made Neko Case's Blacklisted so popular but the songs never get bogged down in it. (Although IMO Fermin's voice and songwriting skills far eclipse Neko's.)

I applaud Fermin for not being afraid to show a feminine vulnerability, especially on the lovely Baby Wont You Please Come Home, although I doubt the song lyrics will garner her an invitation to tour with Lilith Fair. Dragging On, My Town, Down The Road and Are You Gonna Miss Me To are highlights, but there isn't really a throw-away track on the entire CD.

There are a lot of 'alt.whatever' female vocalists on the market right now. Anna Fermin is one of the best I've heard. Effortlessly enjoyable. Now if she would just tour the West Coast.....

Chicago fan.......2003-11-23

Trigger Gospel sounds like the Pretenders meet Joni Mitchell - it's all great! Anna Fermin is cuter, more talented version of Christie Hynde! Great tunes!

The next Nora Jones?....No..Anna stands on her own!.......2003-11-22

From the time Anna Fermin starts singing on track one (are you going to miss me too)until her haunting begining vocals of the Steve Earl cover (down the road)....you are captured by her voice and her delivery of these songs. This is the album I have been searching for...an album that gives me what I want...strong ballads and toe-tapping tracks...this lady and her band give the listener everything that the Nora Jones album lacked. The mood of this album reflects heart-ache and searching for that special love...I have found my special love...and that is Anna Fermin.

Average customer rating: Top 5 Releases of 2003 FANTASTIC DEBUT ALBUM! Best record of 2003

Welcome, Convalescence South San Gabriel Manufacturer: Undertow Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Murder Of Tides South San Gabriel Songs/Music Fort Recovery Navigational Redo the Stacks ASIN: B000092OK2 Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

1. New Brookland
2. Saint Augustine
3. Smelling Medicinal
4. Everglades
5. Like a Madman
6. Evangaline
7. Ariza / 284
8. The Splinter Angelic

Customer Reviews:

Top 5 Releases of 2003.......2004-09-20

Without a doubt one of the most creative offerings from any group of musical wizards within the last 2 years. Deeply melodic with a depth that's unmeasurable. Have no doubts, one of the most overlooked albums from the Centro Matic trust in 2003.

FANTASTIC DEBUT ALBUM!.......2004-02-10

In the tradition of Sparklehorse and Jim White comes another fantastic album by SSG. The lyrics are reedy and beautiful and the music ranges from simple and elegant to distorted and sinister. It is a fantastic treat for the ears and If you like slower druggy music this is the one for you.

Best record of 2003.......2003-08-13

This record is amazing from start to finish.

Average customer rating: ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY REVIEW Great Album soft yet powerful album

Murder Of Tides Will Johnson Manufacturer: Undertow Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Folk Rock | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Welcome, Convalescence South San Gabriel Songs/Music Navigational Distance and Clime Fort Recovery ASIN: B00005YTF1 Release Date: 2002-02-23

Tracks:

1. Murder Of Tides (Westerlies)
2. Commonly Linked
3. The Riot Jack
4. Philo Manitoba
5. Karcher's Contacts
6. Re-run Pills
7. River Koltolwash
8. In A Motionless Way
9. Tent Of Total Mystery
10. The Yello Signals

Customer Reviews:

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY REVIEW.......2002-10-26

The leader of Centro-matic and South San Gabriel delivers his first solo effort after navigating his bands through the release of seven records. Recorded in a barn near his home in Denton, TX - this record offers a somber, sparse, and often fragile batch of songs that are as beautiful as they are sad. Johnson's distinctive voice skillfully goes from athemic wail to broken-down troubadour at the drop of a hat. A timeless and epic record.

Great Album.......2002-04-23

WIll Johnson is the singer/songwriter for the Denton, TX band centro-matic. This guy is a songwriting machine. I saw them open for Tripping Daisy in Little Rock in 1999 and they blew me away. They've released around 6 or 7 cd's in just 4 years! This cd is really beautiful. Also, do yourself a huge favor and buy centro-matic "navigational". In my opinion, it is a masterpiece.

soft yet powerful album.......2002-04-10

Will Johnson has crafted a soft yet powerful album that is a perfect soundtrack for a rainy night. It's mostly just him and his guitar but you get bursts of fiddle, weird sampled strings, and warbly keyboard sounds against a backdrop of powerful lyrics. Also check out the other bands he fronts; South San Gabriel and Centro-matic.

Average customer rating: a rewarding journey Lit up from another successful album

Lit Up From The Inside Nadine Manufacturer: Undertow Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Strange Seasons ASIN: B0000507K8 Release Date: 2001-01-01

Tracks:

1. without a reply
2. losing track
3. end of the night
4. when i was a boy
5. streets
6. hope like rain
7. lead the way
8. angela
9. just couldn't lie
10. still be there
11. every one-sided story
12. four years ago

Album Description

It's been over a year since Nadine released Downtown, Saturday - an intimate, intense album that hit the Americana rock scene with it's signature DIY sound. Lit Up from the Inside is the band's amazing follow-up. With loose-fitting intelligence and sincerity, Lit Up is full of songs you can never quite exhaust -- from painted, moody ballads to that wildly catchy guitar rock that the radio used to play in summer.

Customer Reviews:

a rewarding journey.......2001-07-02

i came to this record by way of an article in no depression, but that 'genre' doesn't exactly fit this band--the distinctive ache and longing in their music may owe something to country music, but their songs, pop smarts and inventive arrangements propel them into a category they can call their own. for my money, adam reichmann belongs on the list of great american songwriters, and although this record suffers a bit from overproduction, the journey through this record, track for track, is deeply rewarding.

Lit up from another successful album.......2000-11-20

Though not quite as successful as their last album, the AMAZING "Downtown Saturday", Nadine's "Lit Up From the Inside" contains plenty that will satisfy those who liked "Downtown." Rather than repeat the same formula, the band expands their sound and their songwriting breadth. The production is impeccable, and at times the sound recalls that of classic U2 with its large echoing feel. Even though there no songs as immediately catchy as "Closer" or "Twilight" from "Downtown," there are plenty of strong cuts that get better with each listen. The highlights are "Losing Track," the harrowingly accoustic "Streets," the strangely romantic "Still Be There" and the fairly simple "Hope Like the Rain." But picking out selected songs is really missing the point. Nadine's albums create a wonderful, somber, melancholy mood that is quite unique. The only apt comparison I can think of is Saturnine's great lost classic of heartbreak and loss "Wreck at Pillar Point." Needless to say, this isn't music one is likely to find in the Top 40 anytime soon, sorry to say.

Overall, "Lit Up from the Inside" is another excellent album for those of us lucky enough to be acquainted with Nadine.

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Special Request,For Lovers' Only(Valentines' Day Is Everyday) Paul Cavin Manufacturer: Disc'n'DAT Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006594O Release Date: 2002-02-14

Tracks:

1. where do I begin
2. up where we belong
3. lady in red
4. unchained melody
5. can't help falling in love
6. love find us a way
7. stay the night
8. love is you
9. deep blue eyes
10. goin out of my head
11. my girl
12. you'll never find
13. let's stay together
14. fly me to the moon
15. could I have this dance
16. all in the game
17. ebbtide
18. after the lovin'
19. the rose
20. everything I do
21. I feel like makin' love
22. quando,quando,quando

Album Description

Another of the "Special Request" series; songs most requested by my faithful fans at my live shows throughout the west coast.After so many calls/emails/ & letters this cd has become a reality...thank you fans!

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1. Unnatural Selection
2. Vicious Rumors
3. War of the Superbikes
4. Warrior on the Edge of Time [Import]
5. What the Hell
6. Abigail
7. Abigail
8. Ancient Future [Import]
9. As the Angels Weep
10. Back Against the Wall [Import]

Rock Music

rock music

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