Versus

Los Angeles Times
The duo delves into boisterous raps framed by flutes and live strings, creamy ballads and ominous jams.

Versus,Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas,Polygram Records,Latin,Latin Music,Latin Pop/Rock,Rock

Average customer rating: Meta-Kinks Almost Perfect Brilliant concept album This is where Lola shows you who's boss. Toppermost of the Poppermost

Lola versus Powerman and the Money-Go-Round, Part One The Kinks Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Arthur - Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society Something Else by the Kinks Muswell Hillbillies Face to Face ASIN: B000002KOW Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. The Contenders
3. Strangers
4. Denmark Street
5. Get Back In Line
6. Lola
7. Top Of The Pops
8. The Moneygoround
9. This Time Tomorrow
10. A Long Way From Home
11. Rats
12. Apeman
13. Powerman
14. Got To Be Free

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The Kinks' 1970 effort was the penultimate creation in a five-year, six-album burst that ranks just a notch below the great sustained rock & roll eruptions of Bob Dylan, the Beatles, the Stones, and Elvis Costello. Of course, the linchpin to this collection is "Lola," Ray Davies's irresistibly vivid account of the charms of a seductive transvestite. Its daring (for the time) subject matter aside, "Lola" stands as one of the great singles of all time. Add to the list the almost as infectious "Apeman," a slew of funny, shrewd, alienated-rock-star screeds ("Top of the Tops," "The Moneyground," "Powerman"), and a couple of memorable contributions from Ray's brother, Dave ("Strangers," "Rats"), and you have the Kinks at their raucous, righteous, quirky quintessence. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Meta-Kinks.......2007-05-28

I take a backseat to no one in my love for the Kinks. They were the first rock band that grabbed me back in 1965 with "Well Respected Man" and "Sunny Afternoon," and, thereafter, I continued to rediscover them. I caught up with Kinks in 1969 with "Arthur," then again in 1970 with "Muswell Hillbillies," and again in 1972 with the Kink Kronikles retrospective, which introduced me to the UK hits "Waterloo Sunset" and "Days" as well as oddly compelling achievements like "Autumn Almanac" and "Death of a Clown." I recall vividly the release of the single "Lola," which came after "Arthur." It was almost too good: Too melodic, too funny, too brilliant in every way. The album, which followed, left me a little cold, and I've never really given it much of a listen in the past 35+ years since its release.

Now that I've given this album another chance, I can't seem to pry it from my CD player. Is this the Kinks' best album? Better than "Village Green Preservation Society?" "Muswell Hillbillies?" It might be. Musically, it's their biggest, boldest statement. Lola is like the seed of a pearl, the album being about the creation of a hit single, first the desperate climb to the top, in "The Contenders," "Denmark Street," "Get Back in Line," followed by the single itself, followed by all the things that followed; hitting "the Top of the Pops," inspiring "The Moneygoround," where people make money off "a song they've never heard," and then the life of being stars, represented by two of the disc's highlights, "This Time Tomorrow" and "A Long Way from Home" -- two of the prettiest melodies Ray Davies ever wrote. Then, finally the sometimes funny, sometimes angry struggle to break free of the commercial monster they've created, in "Apeman," "Powerman," and "Got to be Free." Woven into this narrative are two of Dave Davies' best Kink contributions, "Strangers" and "Rats," which don't fit the story line precisely, but capture its mood, "Strangers" especially.

See? It's an album with a hit single that's about the hit single. And by the end of it, they're running as far away from the hit single as they can. This is meta-fiction, 25 years ahead of its time. But it's not difficult. This album has a little of everything that makes the Kinks great: Beautiful melodies, savage rock riffs, music-hall-style satire, and lyrics both clever and heartfelt. A true treasure. Why didn't I hear it this way before?

Almost Perfect.......2007-05-05

I first bought this album because the morning show that I would listen to on the radio in SLC (Radio from Hell) would sometimes play "Apeman" as an intro song. After hearing it about half a dozen times, I finally decided to hunt down this CD. I concur with the opinions expressed by many of the previous reviewers. This is a stellar album, and I am disappointed in myself that I hadn't heard it earlier in my life. I do have one complaint for which I am subtracting one star. To my ears, this CD desperately needs to be remastered. The mix sounds tinny and weak. For me, this is most apparent on the song "Apeman" - the reason I bought the album. The vocals seem to be buried underneath the the instrumentation. I bought my copy used, so perhaps it was an earlier release CD, and there has since been a remastered release. But believe me, you will not regret purchasing this album.

Brilliant concept album.......2006-12-19

I owned this LP when it was released and I played it non-stop. The songs were acted out in "the theater in my head": it took me on an exciting, sometimes poignant, emotional journery every time. This is a brilliant concept album. "Lola versus Powerman..." still holds a very special place for me in the exordinary Kinks discography.

This is where Lola shows you who's boss........2006-11-30

Having grown up thru the British Invasion I can tell you that Ray Davies was writing songs on par with Lennon/NikCartney. The Kinks invented hard rockin', I don't care who agrees. RD in his prime could go song to song with the 'Beatlez' and his prime lasted longer than either of the aforementioned.

Toppermost of the Poppermost.......2006-11-30

Absolutely the best Kinks album, bar none. It also is one of the greatest rock albums ever. No need to delete anything before you hit "play" - unless maybe you've heard "Lola" once too often. It also has cohesiveness and a storyline. Although I usually get tired of even good material, this one always seems fresh and gets a regular spin. (It brings back fond memories of when I managed to play "Top of the Pops" on my high school's PA system.) In my experience, whenever someone hears it for the first time they always ask about it (sometimes they think it's a "greatest hits" CD - altho Lola was actually the only hit). Bottom line: if you don't own it, buy it.

Average customer rating: another great album What's this I see? Save us, oh Lord, from the wrath of the Norsemen Terrific purchase. Fear the Norsemen!

Versus the World Amon Amarth Manufacturer: Metal Blade ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Fate of Norns The Crusher Once Sent From the Golden Hall With Oden on Our Side Avenger ASIN: B000078DOC Release Date: 2003-01-14

Customer Reviews:

another great album.......2007-05-28

This may be my favorite Amon Amarth album, although they are all pretty good its hard to decide. There's not a single bad track on here. Also the the version i got has an extra disc with their first cd sorrow throughout the nine worlds, plus there first and second demo's. Definately worth the price for them alone. If your an Amon Amarth fan and don't have this yet, pick it up, and if you havent heard them before check it out, i highly recomend.

What's this I see?.......2007-01-19

A reason to live that's been a long time coming.A worldview into the Pagan with the most emotive musicianship I've seen. I've said it that this is my favorite metal album in terms of guitars and their emotions and the creative interplay between the guitars and I am transported. If my friends never reclaim me as such i stand before the gates with the fortitude this provides. I am ready to Take on the world, As Amon Amarth "Vs. the World"!

Save us, oh Lord, from the wrath of the Norsemen.......2006-05-14

This album is amazing. To try to illustrate how great it really is, I'll tell you this: while I have always been a fan of metal, I never really had ventured far into the Death Metal genre. But Amon Amarth, and specifically this album, sucked me in.

Disc one is the actual "Versus the World" album, and every track is a keeper. No filler here. My favorites are "Death in Fire" and "Thousand Years of Oppression". But they all rock.

On disc two, there is one bonus track for the "Versus the World" album, "Siegreicher Marsch". Another awesome song about Viking beserkers, all in German. The remaining songs are taken from early Amon Amarth albums and demos. They're good songs, but not as powerful as the disc one songs.

Terrific purchase........2006-05-11

One of the best metal albums ever released, Amon Amarths 'vs the world' is a brilliant slab of mid-paced melodic viking metal. Whats more, the bonus disk is worth the price of the entire remaster alone! Bonus tracks from Amon Amarth's earlier black metal EPs and Vs. the world for the price of one cd makes this album a very necessary purchase for anyone into melodic metal. You cant go wrong with this one... so just buy it!

Fear the Norsemen!.......2005-08-04

If I had to choose the greatest Viking metal band of all time, this would be it. Their newest release Fate of Norns, might make me question that claim, but we'll save that for another review. Every band reaches their peak and inevitably starts their downward spiral. This band was lucky to have an early peak (Once Sent from the Golden Hall) and managed to hover around that peak for 3 more albums. This is the last of their three crushing follow up albums to Once Sent.

This CD is absolutely amazing in every aspect. It has everything you could ask for from a Viking Death Metal band. Heavy crushing beats, unique and low growls, lyrics centered on Viking heritage and religion; nothing's left out of this classic. I've had this CD for over a year now, and decided I should let everybody else know how good it is. There are fast songs, there are slow songs, there are doom-like songs, but one thing remains the same. The Amon Amarth sound. These guys escape the "generic" tag that some have been given in their genre and they continue to experiment with style and sound to create a new and fresh sounding album every time. It's not a coincidence that most of my favorite bands happen to do this.

Death in Fire is a perfect way to kick off this album, as the drums totally get you into it to the point where you want to jump out of your seat and start growling the lyrics like a true Norseman. (I...uh... have never done that... ya...) What follows is eight more brutal and masterful tracks, and I can truly say that none of them are even close to boring or repetitive. Every song on this album is amazing, and together makes up one of the most solid CD's in my extensive collection.

If you are new to Amon Amarth, this is the place to start; I promise you won't be disappointed. As an added bonus, we are treated to a second CD full of older demos and re-mastered songs from older albums.

\m/ Recommended \m/

Average customer rating: Be prepared to meet one of your new favorite bands Gripping Wanna Dance?

Downtown Battle Mountain Dance Gavin Dance Manufacturer: Rise Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: What Ever I Say Is Royal Ocean Curses She Watched the Sky Before Their Eyes On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax ASIN: B000OQF4PQ Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

1. Untitled
2. And I Told Them I Invented Times New Roman
3. It's Safe To Say You Dig The Backseat
4. Strawberry Andre
5. Lemon Meringue Tie
6. The Backwards Pumpkin Song
7. Antlion
8. Turn Off The Lights, I'm Watching Back To The Future
9. Open Your Eyes and Look North
10. Suprise! I'm From Cuba, Everyone Has A Brain
11. 12 Hours, 630 Miles

Customer Reviews:

Be prepared to meet one of your new favorite bands.......2007-07-07

This CD is perhaps one of my favorite CD's out now in 2007. Compared to some of the other overproduced CD from Rise Records (Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Before Their Eyes, The Devil Wears Prada, etc.) , there is a more honest sound in Downtown Battle Mountain, minus a few little thing's like in the Untitled track and 12 Hours, 630 Miles.

Dance Gavin Dance sounds a little bit like Chiodos, mixed with At The Drive-In, mixed with an R&B singing style, and man does it sound good and orginal. Although there is alot of screaming in the Downtown Battle Mountain, this CD could possibly change your mind about Screamo music if you don't like it.

Here is a small review of each song

1. Untitled NA/5 - This is just an intro that's about less than a minute

2. And I Told Them I Invented New Times Roman 5/5 - A good start for the album and the intro sets up the song nicely

3. It's Safe To Say You Dig The Backseat 5/5 - Once again another awesome song

4. Strawberry Andre 5/5 - Good song as well, the lyrics in the beginning made me laugh a little

5. Lemon Meringue Tie 5/5 - Starts off slow at the beginning for a short time, but then picks up the pace a few seconds later. The chorus in this song is probably my favorite one of the CD

6. The Backwards Pumpkin Song 5/5 - If you haven't been impressed by the CD so far, this is the song that will make you change your mind.

7. Antlion 5/5 - This song is where the band starts sounding the most like
At The Drive-In. The beginning also sounds pretty energetic.

8. Turn Off The Lights I'm Watching Back To The Future 5/5 - Another good song with a good chorus and a nice slow bridge.

9. Open Your Eyes And Look North 5/5 - A nice slow beginning to the song that makes you think it's a slow song at first, but then picks up the pace.

10. Surprise, I'm From Cuba, Everyone Has One Brain 5/5 - (I guess it's not suprising that I'm giving alot of 5's to the songs) Once again great song that also lyrics about some type of fantasy RPG. Instant 5 for that.

11. 12 Hours, 630 Miles 3.5/5 - This is definitely the weakest song in the CD. It's a nice slow acoustic song that as soon as you think the song is getting somewhere, it ends. It's a shame that a CD with consistently amazing songs ends with a weak song.

Anyways, what are you waiting for? Go buy this CD now. I won't be disappointed.

Gripping.......2007-06-06

Comparisons to Underoath would be appropriate, but Dance Gavin Dance has a more progressive, more melodic sound. Like most of the "screamo" bands, the melodies at times have to contend with the screaming. But the lead vocals of Jonny Craig are so stirring and the songs structured so tightly that you'll be hooked quickly enough. It would, nonetheless, be interesting to hear Mr. Craig singing more traditional rock. Along with Circa Survive, this has to be one of the best releases of 2007.

Wanna Dance?.......2007-05-29

Dance Gavin Dance's brand new album is unbelievably good for a number of reasons. When I bought this album I was expecting it to be alright based on their previous EP. The EP is decent but nothing that would shoot the band up into one of my favorites. Downtown Battle Mountain is NOTHING like the EP. This full-length is just gripping the whole way through. Every track is a standout. This band just loves to mix it up and they combine elements of all types of music with a screamo/hardcore spin on it.
The album sounds like a clash between two people; one telling his story with beautiful melody and the other screaming about everything. What I really love about this album is the guitar work. There is a ton of emotion felt with the guitar riffs and sometimes it feels very Fall Of Troy-ish and even atmospheric like Circa Survive.
This really is a solid release by this band and has unexpectedly given them a spot in my list of favorite bands.

The best tracks on this album are definitely Lemon Meringue Tie, The Backwards Pumpkin Song, and Antlion. Anyway give this a real listen and you'll be surprised with how innovative they are in a genre of music that has a lot of repetition.

Average customer rating: Orignal album better, but this is still worth more than 5 stars. Much better than "Quiet Is the New Loud"! if you feel like stoning Who wouldn't like this? The best of the 'Kings of Convenience' albums....

Versus Kings of Convenience Manufacturer: Astralwerks 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 Electronic Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Quiet Is the New Loud Riot on an Empty Street Unrest DJ-Kicks Let It Die ASIN: B00005Q36C Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. I Don't Know What I Can Save You From (Remix) - Royksopp
2. The Weight Of My Words (Remix) - Four Tet
3. The Girl From Back Then (Remix) - Riton
4. Gold For The Price Of Silver (Collaboration) - Erot
5. Winning A Battle, Losing The War (Remix) - Andy Votel
6. Leaning Against The Wall (Remake) - Evil Tordivel
7. Toxic Girl (String Arrangement) - David Whitaker
8. Failure (Remake) - Alfie
9. Little Kids (Remix) - Ladytron
10. Failure (Arrangement) - Kings Of Convenience
11. Leaning Against The Wall (Remix) - Bamboo Soul
12. The Weight Of My Words (Remix) (Instrumental) - Four Tet

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Given that remixers' recourse to acoustica is the next logical link to down-tempo electronica, it's no surprise that the Kings of Convenience's beguiling debut has undergone this treatment. Versus sees the winsome, lovelorn ditties of Quiet is the New Loud reinterpreted by the likes of fellow Norwegians Royksopp (whose lovely remix of "I Don't Know What to Save You From" appeared on the "Failure" single), Four Tet, Ladytron, and Alfie, among others. Apart from Ladytron, who opt for their characteristic warped synth-pop, on the whole the assembled cast gently tweaks the songs, rather than offering any radical reworking of them. Evil Tordivel update "Leaning Against the Wall" with sprightly horns and keyboards, leaving the song less introspective, but still recognizable. Wayward folksters Alfie remake "Failure" (also included on the single), but are less successful, as their skewed lo-fi tends to overbear much of the all-important melody. Riton's remix of "The Girl from Back Then" adds gentle sprinkles of nonchalant, shuffling beats, but the highlight is the "Weight of My Words" remix by Kieran Hebden, a.k.a. Four Tet. As showcased on his glorious Pause album, he melds bubbling electronica with an organic, folky ambience, perfectly demonstrating the premise of Versus. --Suzannah Brown

Album Description

'Versus' is a remix collection mostly taken from their U.K. single releases and some brand new mixes, including Ladytron, Royksopp, & Andy Votel. This Astralwerks release is available on CD & LP.

Customer Reviews:

Orignal album better, but this is still worth more than 5 stars........2006-04-06

The original album is better in my opinion, yet this is still better than most albums. All the tracks are at least interesting. The best are the opening track "I Don't Know What I Can Save You From (Remix)" and the Arrangement version of "Failure," which make this well worth more than a $15 purchase cost. I would be more interested to hear a remix album from "Riot on an Empty Street" but I am still happy to have this in my record collection.

Much better than "Quiet Is the New Loud"!.......2005-03-26

For the most part, "Versus" is an album of remixes from "Quiet Is the New Loud". But it's actually more than that: it's a step above its parent album. The remixed versions keep you into the album, something that the original tracks were unable to do for the most part. While I still prefer the band's (much folkier-sounding) "Riot on an Empty Street", "Versus" is a pretty good album by the Norwegian duo.

if you feel like stoning.......2004-06-22

Very good chillout music. Royksopp's rendition of Don't know what I can save you from is reminiscient of the background music of the old kid's computer game "Treasure Cove", which is laidback and lovely. The circus-sounding Leaning against the Wall by Evil Tordivel is fresh and amusing, and Winning a Battle, Losing a War should be heard by anyone who's ever loved someone without being loved in return.

Who wouldn't like this?.......2003-12-07

I see I'm not the first person who was a little shall-we-say skeptical of the concept. I mean, really. Electronica remixes of acoustic folk lullabyes? Does it get any more gimmicky?

Yea, all signs pointed to "save your money" on this one. But deep down I wanted to believe. I knew that a concept like this really could make for wonderful music, if only it was done right. With taste, with imagination, with respect for the source material -- I mean, it could be really good! Couldn't it?

So, with a little trepidation, I purchased Versus. I bought it used, so as to limit my losses. And what do you know.

It's better than I'd even hoped. My wife loves it too -- we even found that the baby will stop crying when we put it on. She just stares at the speakers with an expression halfway between awestruck and dumbstruck.

We love it so much that we were hesitant to buy the original versions ("Quiet is the New Loud") until just recently. I figured they would seem empty to us. Wrong again. Blown away again. But that's a subject for a different review.

I can go back and forth between this and QitNL without any of that jarring feeling -- you know, like when you hear an old song that your favorite band covered once, and you're so used to the cover that something always seems to be missing, and you can't stop noticing its absence? Well, none of that. It's like each of the artists brings such a new vision to their track that they created a whole new song altogether. Almost all of them, anyway.

Maybe if I'd bought QitNL first it would be different. I don't know. I say, get this one first. It's a little more "hooky".

There is a bit of repetition. Personally, I would have chosen just one of the "Failure" mixes; they're just too similar. Not so with the two versions of "Leaning Against The Wall." They're very different and both fantastic and both fit in well. And Four Tet coming back again at the end? Love it. Can't get enough of that one.

Usually I try to explain "if blah blah, then you'll like this, and if blah blah blah, then you may not." But I don't really know what kind of music fan wouldn't like this disc. I don't know, your mother, maybe. If you see a one-star review ever show up here one day, your mother is suspect.

The best of the 'Kings of Convenience' albums...........2003-10-30

This is a exemplary slice of `Folktronica' (Folk inspired Electronica), and with this release they take existing artists (Ladytron, Four Tet, Andy Votel, Röyksopp), and rework them to work within a `Folktronica' rearrangement (mostly downtempo melodic harmonies), and if all of this sounds a bit `Pleasant'.....you'd be right, but that shouldn't distract from what is some of the most blissfully hushed electronic music. `"Andy Votel's - Winning a Battle, Losing a War" steals the show with it's tremulous choruses, and gentle Synth-Pop strumming, containing as much melancholic ideas, as conventional singer/songwriter acoustic artists.....and although there is nothing song wise (apart from `Ladytron's' remixed "Little Kids") that raises above quietly melodious grooves, this album has a real substance.....it could even be argued that "Quiet!!...is the new Loud!!".

Average customer rating: Fast Pace and Some Slow Pace Interesting Very Underrated Release Sexy Versus Was A Masterpiece!! Sexy Versus Had A Few Good Versus or Two

Sexy Versus Al B. Sure Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Private Times... and the Whole 9! In Effect Mode Changes The Future Ralph Tresvant ASIN: B000008LAM Release Date: 1992-09-22

Tracks:

1. Right Now
2. U & I
3. Playing Games
4. Natalie
5. Ooh 4 You Girl
6. Kick in the Head
7. Turn It Out
8. See the Lady
9. Thanks 4 a Great Time Last Nite
10. I Don't Wanna Cry
11. Die for You
12. I'll Never Hurt You Again
13. Papes in the End

Customer Reviews:

Fast Pace and Some Slow Pace.......2007-06-05

This is one CD that is old school.It Tastefulness of a good music to dance to. Back in the day of partying and a good time.Kick in the head is one and See the lady track with Heavy D. Just listen and you'll see when you get in the groove it will make U dance...................

Interesting.......2007-05-24

Personally my favorite tracks on this album are U &I, Natalie, Playing Games,Right Now and I'll Never Hurt You Again. Al B Sure snapped off on the song U & I and it my favorite song on this whole CD.

Very Underrated Release.......2006-12-31

While it doesn't stand up to "In Effect Mode", Al B.'s third release called "Sexy Verses," DOES have some very good tracks on it. I personally enjoyed nearly every track save the final one. I was in college when this release came out and I still rock to "Right Now" and "U & I" even today in my 30's. If those two aren't defining "baby making music", then I don't know what is!

"Natalie" is almost a love ode that is very good. "Kick In The Head" and "Turn You Out" were a bit ahead of its time. They would sound out of place today but I agree with another reviewer that for 1992, it was definitely in place. Again, I would say those two tracks were even AHEAD of that time period a bit! I also liked the remix of "Channel J" on this one as well renamed "See The Lady."

"Playing Games" was a heartbreaker and definitely a break up song while "I Would Die For U" is a devotional song so with those two he gives us the opposite ends of the spectrum for a relationship. The death of one but the devotion of another. I also liked "Thanks For The Great Time Last Night" but could've lived without the silly interlude prior to it.

As I said, the final track is the weakest on here but even that makes for "pass the time" music. Again, while it isn't the classic that "In Effect Mode" was, give it a chance. It'll be worth it.

Sexy Versus Was A Masterpiece!! .......2006-10-20

This album is my all-time favorite release by Al B. Sure! It remains, well, underrated because he (or his record company) decided to release only TWO songs that weren't all that appealing TO THE GENERAL crowd. These were slow songs that sounded like anyone can just pass up. They were "Right Now" and "Natalie". To me, "Right Now" and "Natalie" are excellent but you really have to study every aspect of the two songs in order to like it the way I do. Some people may like it at first listen however. And that's pretty much why the album failed and remains discontinued. 1. the promotion of it, 2. only two songs were released instead of four, and 3. the songs they chose to release doesn't give a good impression to the mainstream crowd which was a big mistake in WARNER BROS. part. Instead, they should have released "Die For You", "Turn You Out", "I'll Never Hurt You Again", and "Ooh 4 You Girl". If this would have been done, I bet you anything that this album would have been as big as his first album release, "In Effect Mode". Also, the person below me that commented about the uptempo tracks being outdated for the time it was released is totally wrong. These tracks reflect the times in a big way. This was the music played in 1992. They are outdated NOW but they weren't outdated then. And actually, "Ooh 4 You Girl" (which is uptempo) would have been a chart topper if it would have been released. It tops any other New Jack Swing song i've ever heard. Al shows a side to him that's never been heard before with this track and to add, it sounds like he put alot of effort into just this one song. When I first heard this album, I immediately had favorites, one by one, as the cd progressed to the next track (which is something rare to see in a normal non-g-hit CD). "Kick In The Head" features Rakim and has a great message about love & relationships, "Turn You Out" has an awesome beat to it and was way ahead of it's time for quite some years in sound (contrary to what the guy said below me), "See The Lady" is basically a remix of B. Sure's previous album release single "Channel J". This one has a good beat to it as well. Lastly, Thanks 4 A Great Time is one awesome, creative, and original song. I would add this one to my list as the 5th single to be released if the company was gonna go for more to be released (which has happened in the past). The only thing I would change about this song would be that annoying carnival intro music in the beginning of the track. Other than that, it was excellent. And this is why I feel that this was his best work yet!

Sexy Versus Had A Few Good Versus or Two.......2005-06-22

Al B. Sure delivered to us his final album in which had some moments but did not appeal to a lot of critics back in '92 when the changing of the guard was going away from the new jack swing movement into the g-funk movement. The album starts off promising with hits like "Right Now", "U&I", "Natalie". Then I can see where the album hits a snag with the uptempo songs that was kind of outdated for its time. Now Devante from Jodeci did produce some of the uptempo tracks along with Al B's cousin Kyle West & Howie Tee but it just was not appealing. Then the album gets back on track with my favorite song on the album "Die For You", this song is very underrated because if you really listen to message, it talks about loving your mate unconditionally that you would literally die for them, to me that is true love. Then the next track "I'll Never Hurt You Again" is another great slow jam that really talks about true love. The last track is ok but nothing to get excited. To me this is a poor-man's version of "Diary of a Mad Band" by Jodeci with dynamic slow jams but below to average up-tempo songs. This CD is still worth to take a chance on and you can buy very cheap at your local record store.

Average customer rating: Captivating Tunes Good value for your money

Polyphonic Aquitaine of th 12th Century Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Le Manuscrit Du Puy - Les Premieres Polyphonies Francaises Aquitania Magister Leoninus: Sacred Music from 12th-Century Paris Ambrosian Chant Chants de L'Eglise de Rome: Période byzantine ASIN: B000009Q28 Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Domine Labia Mea Aperies/Deus In Adjutorium Meum - Ens Organium/Marcel Peres
2. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Christus Natus Est Nobis. Psaume 94 - Ens Organium/Marcel Peres
3. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Hymne: Christe Redemptor Omnium - Ens Organium/Marcel Peres
4. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Versus: O Primus Homo Coruit - Gerard Lesne/Josep Benet
5. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Jube Domine, Puis Lecture: Primo Tempore - Josep Benet/Josep Cabre
6. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Repons: Hodie - Gerard Lesne
7. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Prose: Laude Jocunda Melos - Josep Cabre/Philippe Balloy
8. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Repons: Angelus Ad Pastores - Josep Cabre
9. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Versus: Veni Solis Radius - Dominique Vellard/Josep Benet
10. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Lecture: Libri Sapientiae - Gerard Lesne/Philippe Balloy
11. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Repons: O Magnum Misterium - Dominique Vellard
12. Extraits Des Matines De Noel: Improvisation Meditative Sur Le Theme 'O Magnum Misterium'... - Ens Organium/Marcel Peres

Customer Reviews:

Captivating Tunes.......2006-10-31

Astounding harmonies, hypnotic, restful, great echo. I bought this as part of a boxed set and found myself listening to "Aquitane" to the exclusion of the other material. There is something comforting and familiar and strangely accessible. The fourth hymn, "O Primus Homo Coruit," has a particularly appealing melody and engages the mystical in a way comparable to gazing at an elaborate stained glass window. "Jube Domine, Puis Lecture: Primo Tempore" will remind some of the scene in Monty Python & the Holy Grail when the monks chant and strike themselves with their Bibles. I like the first five selections best. Often play as I drift off to sleep.

Good value for your money.......2001-02-22

This CD, containing a selection of 12th century French church choral music, is a good buy. The general style of the music is similar to that of the recently popular Gregorian chants, but with a greater variety of arrangements. The recording includes works for choir, solo voice and duets (all male), and solo organ.

The recording is clear and crisp and the program notes are informative. The Latin text of the music is translated in the notes, however the translation is in French.

Average customer rating: Realmente muy bueno

J. S. Bach: Das Orgelbüchlein, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Fantasies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Fantasies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Fugues | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Fugues | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Preludes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Preludes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach: Das Orgelbüchlein (The Little Organ Book), Vol. 1 J.S. Bach: Kirnberger Chorales Vol. 2 and other Organ Works Bach: Schübler Chorales, BWV 645-650 Bach: Preludes & Fugues, BWV 536, 541, 544, 546 J.S. Bach: Kirnberger Chorales Vol. 1 and other organ works ASIN: B00000143C Release Date: 1994-12-13

Tracks:

1. Fantasia In C Minor, BWV 562
2. Passiontide: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig BWV 618
3. Passiontide: Christe, du Lamm Gottes BWV 619
4. Passiontide: Christus, der uns selig macht BWV 620
5. Passiontide: Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund' BWV 621
6. Passiontide: O Mensch, bewein' dein' S nde gro BWV 622
7. Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, da du f r uns gestorben bist BWV 623
8. Passiontide: Hift, Gott, da mir's gelinge BWV 624
9. EASTER: Christ lag in Todesbanden BWV 625
10. EASTER: Jesus Chrsitus, unser Heiland, der den Tod berwand BWV 626
11. EASTER: Christ ist erstanden BWV 627 versus 1-3
12. EASTER: Erstanden ist der heil'ge Chrsit BWV 628
13. EASTER: Erschienen ist der herrliche Tag BWV 629
14. EASTER: Heut' triumphieret Gottes Sohn BWV 630
15. Pentecost: Komm, Gott Sch pfer, heiliger Geist BWV 631
16. Pentecost: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend' BWV 632
17. Pentecost: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier BWV 633
18. Pentecost: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier BWV 634
19. FAITH: Dies sind die hei'lgen zehn Gebot BWV 635
20. FAITH: Vater unser im Himmelrich BWV 636
21. FAITH: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt BWV 637
22. FAITH: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her BWV 638
23. FAITH: Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ BWV 639
24. In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr BWV 640
25. FAITH: Wenn wir in h chsten N ten sein BWV 641
26. FAITH: Wer nur den lieben Gott l t walten BWV 642
27. FAITH: Alle Menschen m ssen sterben BWV 643
28. FAITH: Ach wie nichtig, ach wie fl chtig BWV 644
29. Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 539

Customer Reviews:

Realmente muy bueno.......2006-05-17

Esta grabación (junto con el vol.1) del Orgelbüchlein es increible.
No solo por la interpretación de Rübsam -que es impecable y musicalmente muy rica- sino por que, además, ha sido realizada en un organo Silbermann.
Altamente recomendable, mas aún teniendo en cuenta el precio de la misma.

Average customer rating: Really Good im intruiged despite the inconsistency * * * 1/2 stars overlooked hidden talent! amazing Excellent CD AbsolutePunk.net Review For: The Panic Division - Versus

Versus The Panic Division Manufacturer: Militia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hey, I'm a Ghost Controversy Loves Company Step Outside Yourself The Question In the Wake of Determination ASIN: B000BI0WT0 Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. Versus
2. Goodbyes
3. Automatic Synthetic
4. Paradise
5. Songs Of A Dead Poet
6. Little Child
7. Sweet Devotion
8. Easy Target
9. Questions & Answers
10. Delta
11. DWI

Customer Reviews:

Really Good.......2007-07-30

I'm always stoked to hear a band that is doing something different and doing it well. Case in point with these guys. The electronics incorporated into the songs is great, great stuff but I agree with the other review in that it is a bit too inconsistent. I disagree with his opinion of "song's of a dead poet"...which is one of the top tracks. A few tracks in the middle just didn't do it for me like "Sleep" and "Little Child". But overall an awesome debut. Very well put together and clearly lots of talent here. By the sounds of thier new album they have gone even more towards that 80's sound that they hinted at in 'Versus'. I look forward to it simply for the fact that there is really nothing else out there like it. By the way, the last track on this album, entitled "DWI" is disgustingly good. It has become one of my all-time favorite songs and I listen to lots of music.

im intruiged despite the inconsistency * * * 1/2 stars.......2006-08-02

i really want to like this group alot. The inventive and compelling keyboards,the ambient porudction, massive wall of sound guitars, but the band lacks in variety. Songs like "goodbyes" "delta" and "sweet devotion" and "paradise" are brilliant, while others like "songs of a dead poet" lag without the same kind of drive as the aformentioned. The atmospheric and inventive keyboard parts are good throughout so all in all im intruiged and wanting back for more

overlooked hidden talent! amazing.......2006-04-12

A band who it seems have been overlooked for far too long, The Panic Division's blend of aggressive, punchy rock and blasting choruses are not to be ignored. "Versus," the album originally recorded and released by the band themselves almost a year from its re-release on The Militia Group, compiles 11 shimmering rock songs. Electronic loops and blasting guitars find their way through the breed of rip-off bands out there, with rather ordinary but nonetheless catchy vocal stylings and melodies.

The title track, "Versus," rips. As the drums blast away and the song kicks into full gear, you can't help but be suprised at the way the song sinks its teeth into you. The electronic looping is done suprisingly well, and breaks the band out of its shell, shining through on tracks like "Paradise" and "Sweet Devotion" especially. Truly, "Sweet Devotion," with its atmospheric intro and mad riffing guitars, sounds huge, enormous. Key tracks "Songs Of A Dead Poet" and "Paradise" all expose the insane catchiness and passion of the band, and while at moments the production might sound a little weak, overall it's obvius this band is meant to and do sound enormous, especially in their impressive live act.

Noisy and intense, "Versus" is what happens when a band who know their favorite styles in rock and hardcore make an album that is purely driven on melodies and original, interesting electronic synth looping. This album is absolutely insane, and incredibly underrated, and will undoubtedly pump up anyone's day. Go grab yourself a copy already.

Excellent CD.......2006-03-30

I've been listening to these guys for years now, back when they were 'Carbon 12 Theory', I've even lived with two of the members, and can say they are very hard working, and extremely dedicated when it comes to their music. This band deserves to finally get out there and be heard by a much larger audience. This is their first national release, but they've made so many other great songs, a few of them have made it to this CD.

1. Versus: 5/5 Great opener, starts off fast, and strong.
2. Goodbyes: 5/5 I love the opening of this song, and the rest doesnt dissapoint.
3. Automatic Synthetic: 3/5 The original version was excellent, Its hard for me to listen to this one and not want to play the old version. It still brings a lot to the album.
4. Paradise: 5/5 Another strong, emotionally charged song.
5. Songs of a Dead Poet: 5/5 I actually enjoy this one much more than the older version, the keyboards added a great touch.
6. Little Child 4/5 Good song, its more of a "break" between songs, sets a good mood.
7. Sweet Devotion: 5/5 Great song, fast, loud it even has some screaming.
8. Easy Target: 4/5 Starts a little slow, dark sound to it, but the chorus is great, catch.
9. Questions and Answers: 5/5 I love this song, great lyrics, great sound to it.
10. Delta: 3/5 Not as good as the original, but its still a pretty good song.
11. DWI: 5/5 One of my fave's on this disc. Great drums, just an all around good song.

Overall, I'd say this is a really good disc, and a great band. If they come to your city, you have to go see them. I've seen numorous shows and they've all been excellent.

AbsolutePunk.net Review For: The Panic Division - Versus.......2006-01-04

Let's do a little mind experiment, shall we? Take The Jealous Sound, de-indie-fy them, inject them with a 300% dose of hard, heavy rock, heap layers upon layers of dark, atmospheric, electronic textures on the band's palette, and marvel at the product: The Panic Division. The band's Militia Group debut, Versus, is an exceptionally crafted, melancholy, dark, electronic-based, spacey, heavy-hitting, pop-tinged rock record; yes, it's as good as it sounds.

Whereas many bands these days scatter electronics throughout their songs simply as an afterthought, The Panic Division actually writes their songs based off the electronic loops they create. Such a process results in a very genuine sounding record: the electronic loops and keyboards weave in and out of the songs gracefully, never coming or leaving abruptly, but always setting the mood and helping to carry the songs where they need to go. Weaned on such artists as Aphex Twin, DJ Shadow, and Snapcase, singer Colton Holliday says the band tries to combine electronic and rock music "the right way." Well, Mr. Holliday, The Panic Division has succeeded. With flying colors.

When I listen to Versus, I am immersed in a world all my own. The mood the album creates is one I empathize with: melancholy, and a sense of loneliness. Err, I guess that makes me sound like I'm depressed, but I'm not. It's just a warm feeling to know that other people can create music that sounds the way I feel at times-after all, isn't that what music is about? Whenever I listen to the album, I feel like I'm wandering around in a desolate, urban, city late at night, just walking and thinking. Yeah, that's pretty weird, I know, but the album does that to me. And I love every second of it.

The rich, textural electronic samples perfectly complement the heavy, hard-hitting guitars, and though I've said this before, the fusion of the two really is remarkable. The synth loops are deep and expressive, the swirling, oft-delayed guitars are full-bodied and ready to smack you in the face, and the vocals and harmonies are smooth and melodious. The production is nice and thick with the guitars, but allows for some breathing room too-it fits the music perfectly. If you were reading this review to figure out whether or not to buy the album, the answer is a resounding yes. Well done, The Panic Division, well done.

--Rohan Kohli/AbsolutePunk.net

Average customer rating: Reinvention of a genre, amazing textures, brilliant. You Ready? The 50th state gets a lush, electronic musical tribute... Don't have it? I feel bad for you. Ketchup on Spaghetti? You are indeed insane.

Go Hawaii Manufacturer: Wobblyhead ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Whole Numbers Play the Basics Hitori & Kaiso 1998-2001 What's Come Inside You Split EP Kids Fill the Floor ASIN: B00006JL1D Release Date: 2000-01-18

Tracks:

1. Theme
2. It's Very Sunny
3. Late For School
4. Local Forecast
5. Metrobolt
6. Dielectric Saints
7. We Are You
8. Over Island
9. The Larp
10. Medery
11. Warm Windows
12. Go Hawaii

Customer Reviews:

Reinvention of a genre, amazing textures, brilliant........2006-06-28

Evoking far away lands and a minor key sadness, CvsJ's Go Hawaii has to be considered an excellent piece of electronic texture music; at once blissful, a bit distant and a tad sad.

The closest comparisons will be Boards of Canada, but this is easily more accesible, with better hooks and thicker beats. Although BOC have their place, CvsJ consistently constructs a lush and moody texture that slowly washes over you on every track. With no break beats in sight, Erik Kowalski offsets his gorgeous synth haze with simple and effective meoldies. The effect of these mostly mid-paced tunes is serene and wistful.
Over Island, Metrobolt and Late for School are stand out tracks indicative of the type of music present on the album; but the key to the overall reward of Go Hawaii is the consistency (typically lacking on many electronic music albums) and inventiveness.

CvsJ doesn't overdo it, keeps the editing tight without overselling the tracks (no 10 minute yawners), and infuses every song with a crunchy distortion that adds just the right amount of thickness throughout.

You Ready?.......2006-03-16

C vs J... where to begin? I'll try my hardest not to become to personally biased with this artist as difficult as it may be. The first time I heard Whole Numbers I thought I finally found the answer. The answer to the perfect formula of abstract trip hop, ambience, intel, and signature by one single artist. I had no idea what was in store for me with his following and past releases, I could only compare it to a tech finding the end of the internet, a diver discovering the white whale or perhaps a ghost being put to rest in peace. It's not just this album in particular but all his works that deserve applause, but only should be heard by a public consisting of substance and is appreciative of musical detail and it's design. I can't help but think of the Never Ending Story in the book store, yeah I was once that little kid, thought I had read everything. Obviously you've been either told or stumbled across this album and by reading this please don't look at this as a reveiw or recommendation, look at this as a bloody demand...BUY THIS ALBUM! In close every style of music potentially has a time and place, Casino versus Japan is in a place of his own, Milwaukee (jokes, kind of). Now that wasn't very personal was it?

The 50th state gets a lush, electronic musical tribute..........2005-12-01

Almost seven years old and it just gets fresher with time. Go Hawaii is a masterpiece of slack key guitar, electronic textures, processed soundscapes, and beautiful melodies. From the opening harsh percussion of 'Theme' to the fade out ambience of the title track, there are very few weak moments; and very many strong ones. 'It's Very Sunny' has thumping beats and spooky spoken word samples. 'Local Forecast' is an aural representation of a tropical rainfall and following rainbow. 'Dielectric Saints' fills you with melancholy and lets you down easy. And those are just the highlights! Erik Kowalski manages to blend everything together into a haunting, yet inspirational whole. The whole album belies the notion the music made by machines is cold and sterile. Go Hawaii is some of the warmest electronica ever made.

Don't have it? I feel bad for you........2004-08-15

One of the most under-heard albums in today's music...
Great from start to finish...
Chillin' beats and soothing ambient...
Not cliche, but suprisingly accessible...

These relate to Go Hawaii. If you like electronic music such as Amon Tobin, Boards of Canada, Autechre, or Aphex Twin, then you should give this album a try. I love it and still replay it every day, since my purchase a month ago. You should be able to enjoy this album on the first listen, because it's THAT good.

Ketchup on Spaghetti? You are indeed insane........2003-10-21

Okie dokie this album just kicks out the chill laid back groove that your dad was looking for. Think of the boards of canada with a bit more body, and length. The atmospheres and auralscapes that are built up and torn down in the album are beautiful. lazy lulling drones and off chords work together perfectly to create a certain mood, a vibe of just PURE AWESOME.

Average customer rating: a voice teacher early music fan

J.S. Bach: Early Cantatas, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bach: Cantatas for Ascension Day Bach: Lutheran Masses Vol.1 Bach Cantatas, Vol. 10: Potsdam/Wittenberg ASIN: B0007KIGDQ Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

1. I. Sinfonia
2. I. Versus 1. Christ Lag In Todes Banden. Allegro - Alla Breve
3. II. Versus 2. Den Tod Niemand Zwingen Kunnt
4. III. Versus 3. Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn. (Allegro) - Adagio - Allegro
5. IV. Versus 4. Es War Ein Wunderlicher Krieg
6. V. Versus 5. Hie Ist Das Rechte Osterlamm
7. VI. Versus 6. So Feiren Wir Das Hohe Fest
8. VII. Versus 7. Chorale. Wir Essen Und Leben Wohl
9. I. Sinfonia. Aus Der Tiefen Rufe Ich, Herr, Zu Dir. Lente (Adagio)
10. I. Herr, Hore Meine Stimme. Vivace
11. II. So Du Willt, Herr, Sunde Zurechnen. Andante
12. III. Ich Harre Des Herrn. Adagio - Largo - Adagio
13. IV. Meine Seele Wartet Auf Den Herrn
14. V. Israel, Hoffe Auf Den Herrn. Adagio - Un Poc'allegro - Adagio - Allegro - Adagio
15. I. Sonatina. Molto Adagio
16. IIA. Gottes Zeit Ist Die Allerbeste Zeit. - Allegro - Adagio Assai
17. IIB. Ach, Herr, Lehre Uns Bedenken. Lento
18. IIC. Bestelle Dein Haus. Vivace
19. IID. Es Ist Der Alte Bund. Andante
20. IIIA. In Deine Hande Befehl Ich Meinen Geist
21. IIIB. Heute Wirst Du Mit Mir Im Paradies Sein
22. IV. Glorie, Lob, Ehr Und Herrlichkeit. - Allegro
23. I. Sinfonia
24. II. Der Herr Denket An Uns Und Segnet Uns
25. III. Er Segnet, Die Den Herrn Furchten
26. IV. Der Herr Segne Euch Je Mehr Und Mehr
27. V. Chorus. Ihr Seid Die Gesegneten Des Herrn

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher early music fan.......2005-12-21

The 4 cantatas performed on this disc were all composed in 1707-08,when Bach was in the first flush of youth, in his early 20's. He was writing cantatas for every Sunday service and at the same time was organist and choirmaster at a church in Muhlhausen. In Bach's day the 4 soloists would have been members of the small chorus; in this recorded performance the soloists serve, together, as the chorus. In the end, we have to say that Bach wrote his most sublime music for the church; but most important, his writings have a spiritual power, a solid strength and sincerity that cannot be traced to technique, but to the inspiration of pure genius. And the 4 soloists on this disc bring out very clearly his greatness!!!!There are quartets, duets, trios and solos all accompanied expertly by the Purcell Quartet. In addition we have recorders, oboe and bassoon to add to the overall instrumental "color". Some of the high points for me: "In deine Hande.." Michael Chance (countertenor solo);"Den Tod....." Emma Kirkby & Chance duet. It's all great music and a must if you are an Early Music fan!

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