1. Blue Sky

2. Umkhulu lo Msebenzi (A Tough Job Ahead of Us)

3. Bulugwe Lami (My Trousers)

4. Iyokhala Mama [Acappella]

5. Gubuzela (Mugger)

6. Kamaro

7. Zhi (Uprising)

8. I Cherry Ze' Sport (Girls at Play)

9. I Van Enkulu (The Big Van)

10. Cell Phone

11. Itshomi Yami [A Cappella] (My Friend)

12. Umakhumalo (Mother Khumalo)

13. Lalelani [A Cappella] (Listen)

14. Blue Sky [Integral Version]

Tracks:

Either Way
You Are My Face
Impossible Germany
Sky Blue Sky
Side With the Seeds
Shake It Off
Please Be Patient With Me
Hate It Here
Leave Me (Like You Found Me)
Walken
What Light
On And On And On

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After their wild experimental streak of the past decade, Wilco's sixth studio album might feel like a bit of a comedown. Sky Blue Sky is mellow, moody, and uncharacteristically monotone, opening with a pleasant jangle and Jeff Tweedy singing a simple song: "Maybe the sun will shine today, the clouds will blow away." He doesn't even follow it up with a barbed punchline. Could it be that the restless Chicago band has settled back into its gentle Americana roots--or does this sudden mid-career reappraisal represent Wilco's gutsiest move yet? Mostly written in the studio by the full band, it's certainly the group's most cohesive album in ages, presenting a dense song cycle padded with intricate guitar work, brushed rhythms, and '70s soft-rock accents. In places p_the_briar_death_love_and_liberty_in_.html">086 087 088 089 090 091 092 093 094 095 096 097 098 099 100 101

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Exitos Y Mas f you love Wilco, like I do, you will love this album. It is their most accessible album in over a decade. Summerteeth and Foxtrot rank as my favorites, but Ghost is my least favorite, and I'm glad this is a departure from that. Think A.M. and Being There, with a little more wisdom and professionalism.

I've grown to love this album.

Love those VW ads..........2007-07-25

Wilco is unquestionably one of the best bands of our time, and this is certainly worth a listen.

This is very different from Ghost / YHF in that the songs are much more direct, with less elaborate mixes / elusive lyrics than their prior two masterpieces. Sort of hearkens to Being There, but with less of an alt-country sound.

One of the best of 2007 - but not quite as good as at least this fan was expecting (check out Cassadega for the best to date this year).

Simply just good music.......2007-07-21

I know it's hip to scrutinize a band's intentions, personal backgrounds, blah blah blah, but whatever happened to just listening to the music? Yes, Wilco has been experimental, using dissonance and space to create compelling noise. This time, they wrote songs that could actually be played on the radio (the nerve!) and listened to while mowing the lawn (how dare Wilco make a fun record!). I am a Wilco fan from the beginning. First record, OK. Second, became a great American band. Third, tried too hard. Fourth, became pretentious to their success. Fifth, remained pretentious to their detriment. Sixth, made a very thoughtful, cool record. Remember when Radiohead made "The Bends" and we could all sing along? Then Thom Yourke decided he should change the world and use an Atari 2600 to write "songs"? Let's hope Tweedy realizes that his fans like to hear the great songs only Wilco can write.

Average customer rating:

It just keeps getting better
Classic Wilco
good the first listen better every time
Give yourself time
tweedster

Sky Blue Sky (CD/DVD)
Wilco
Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000P6R6X8
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

Either Way (CD)
You Are My Face (CD)
Impossible Germany (CD)
Sky Blue Sky (CD)
Side with the Seeds (CD)
Shake It Off (CD)
Please Be Patient with Me (CD)
Hate It Here (CD)
Leave Me (Like You Found Me) (CD)
Walken (CD)
What Light (CD)
On and On and On (CD)

Tracks:

Intro (DVD)
Sky blue sky (DVD)
Impossible Germany (DVD)
Please Be Patient With Me (DVD)
Shake It Off (DVD)
Walken (DVD)
What Light (DVD)
Side with the Seeds (DVD)
Hate it here (DVD)
Credits (DVD)

Album Description

"Sky Blue Sky" has hints of early-seventies Southern California folk-rock sweetness in the harmonies. The album is filled with brash guitar solos that take songs like "You Are My Face" and "Shake It Off" in unexpected directions. The Deluxe Edition includes a bonus DVD, which contains more than 45 minutes of footage of the band performing songs from Sky Blue Sky. The DVD also contains interview segments with all six band members. The film was directed by Christoph Green and Fugazi's Brendan Canty, the creators of the Jeff Tweedy solo concert film, Sunken Treasure: Live in the Pacific Northwest, as well as the acclaimed documentary series, Burn to Shine.

Customer Reviews:

It just keeps getting better.......2007-08-03

IMHO this is the best Wilco album yet. It grabbed me from the first track and just kept getting better. Different from the rest, well maybe but then again each successive album seems to go in a new direction that compliments the previous work but doesn't perpetuate it...isn't that how it should be? As I am concerned Jeff Tweedy is one of the great poets of the 21st century: Great job!

Classic Wilco.......2007-07-24

This new album, much anticipated, is simply classic Wilco. It's a little more stripped back and less "experimental" than the recent "A Ghost is Born" or "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot"

Tweedy's vocals are as penetrating as ever. I think for instance on track 2 "You are My Face". After a dazzling guitar solo, Tweedy, with so much depth and passion, cries "I have no idea how this happens." That line alone is worth the price of the album.

Track 3, "Impossible Germany" is a catchy little song.

"Please Be Patient with Me" is a profound song written for Tweedy's wife.

Get the deluxe version with the DVD for the videos are fun to watch and Tweedy's explanation of the songs are interesting and illuminating.

This is a stand-up album from a band that seems to only get better.

good the first listen better every time.......2007-07-21

this is a great album. admitedly, I had very little Wilco in my music vocabulary to begin with. i had heard a few songs here and there and had a few songs in compilation cd's, but i kind of knew I would like them. I was not dissapointed. Kind of a greatful dead sounding folk / roots sound. I got the copy with the dvd. the dvd is cool with the interviews and live performances in the band's studio. kind of get the feel of hanging out with them. *****

Give yourself time.......2007-06-27

I made a mistake when I listened to this for the first time. I expected it to touch me and move me the way Wilco's previously records have, immediately. There is no way any album can meet that expectation. But its a mistake I, and others, make all the time. Some folks only want a fresh take on what they already know they like. This is not re-gurg rock. Its not YHF. Its not A Ghost is Born. Its Sky Blue Sky.

Here I am one month later and I really love this album. I found everything I want from a Wilco record in Sky Blue Sky. The roller coasters are there, its just not the same ride as before. Nor should it be. The hooks are there where you least expect them. The irritating moments of the first few listens (Shake it Off's tempo or Impossible Germany's verbiage) have long faded. Whats left is satisfying and heartfelt.

Let yourself get lost in it and you too can find exactly what you didn't know you were looking for.

tweedster.......2007-06-21

every wilco album is a must have. this one even has less noise then there past couple albums. sometimes noise, well, is annoying. this is a great album

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A classic album - it still is.
Another must-have MMM album
My first experience
She ran callin' "Wiiilllllllddddddfffiiiiiirrrrrree! "
A Long Time Ago; On A Trip Far Far Away............

Blue Sky - Night Thunder
Michael Murphey
Manufacturer: Sony
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Exitos [Explicit Lyrics] Lady There', which has a California sound that I think Jimmy Buffett imitates so poorly. The songs are well-written and the music is awesome...this is an album for the MMM collection no matter what!

My first experience.......2001-10-18

This album was my first experience listening to Michael Murphy (no "Martin" back then!). I fell in love with him and every single song on the album (no CD's back then, either!). Yes, "Wildfire" is wonderful and I played it at my wedding, but I love "Carolina In The Pines" and even "Desert Rat" has it's own special meaning. "Blue Sky Riding Song", "Medicine Man", "Night Thunder", "Wild Bird", "Secret Mountain Hideout" and let's not forget "Without My Lady There". I think all of the songs are great! Mr. Murphy was in concert here a few weeks ago and it was my first opportunity to see him perform live, it's nice to have someone like him perform in the smaller towns in the country. Thanks, Michael, we truly appreciate it. Michael "Martin" Murphy has always been a great singer/songwriter, please, keep up the good work for another thirty years or so!

She ran callin' "Wiiilllllllddddddfffiiiiiirrrrrree! ".......2000-08-24

The only *fantastic* song on this CD is Wildfire, (as it is also my favorite) but his other songs are great too.

A Long Time Ago; On A Trip Far Far Away...................2000-08-20

............I remember it was my first trip to the West. I lived in Vermont all my life and had always only read about or dreamed about the West. I was a lover of music with a wandering soul. I had recently purchased this album and transfered it to cassette to play in my car. Since I had several other "homemade" cassettes to play, I didn't slide this one into the player until I was somewhere beyond the Mississippi. After a complete listening, I began to realize that, when Michael Murphy wrote these songs, that he had to be thinking about the places that I was now seeing for my first time. Every song on this album conjures up an image for me of someplace I found on that trip, and on every other trip that I later took out West.

For anyone who has not toured "The West", when you do, have this album in your cassette or CD player. Then, somewhere down the road of your life, you'll hear one of these songs somewhere, and trust me here, you will feel the NEED to return to the West. It happened 2 more times for me, the last one being 1988. I'm due!!

Thanks Michael!

Gilbert & Sullivan - Highlights from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Yeomen of the Guard, Trial of Jury
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The Best Of Gilbert And Sullivan

Pure delight

Delicious G&S samplings abound here.

Fine Intro to G&S

Gilbert & Sullivan - Highlights from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Yeomen of the Guard, Trial of Jury
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Customer Reviews:

The Best Of Gilbert And Sullivan.......2004-03-15

At the end of the 19th century (1870's, 80's and 90's) the compatible duo of librettist and composer Gilbert and Sullivan popularized the pre-Broadway entertainment of Savoy opera. These were light operas or operettas whose content was satire and comedy, full of bouncy melodies and beautiful singing, highly entertaining theatrical works staged at London's Savoy theatre. Gilbert and Sullivan did not always get along and in fact there was a time when they ended their professional relationship because personal conflicts surfaced. But they managed to create the world's most beloved light operas, over 40 of them. Their most famous are what I call the Big Three- The H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates Of Penzance and The Mikado. Other works include their first hit Trial By Jury, The Yeomen Of The Guard, Princess Ida, The Gondoliers, Patience and several others. A standard signature of Gilbert and Sullivan was in the colorful cast- a comic actor with a special kind of baritone voice, a canary-like and sweet-voiced coloratura or lyric diva, a mezzo soprano with strong chest register and a lyric tenor as the romantic hero. On this album, English conductor Sir Charles Mackerras, a popular figure in the classical music scene and opera, guides the Chorus and Orchestra Of the Welsh National Opera in generally well-delivered performances of excerpts from the operas The Mikado, The H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates Of Penzance, Yeomen Of The Guard and Trial By Jury. Although I feel that the recordings made by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, with Isodore Godfrey conducting and starring the best cast of the Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire- the singers of the 60's and 70's- tenor Phillip Potter, soprano Valerie Masterson, baritone John Reed, Donald Adams and mezzo soprano Christine Palmer. Their version of the Pirates Of Penzance and the Mikado far outshine the Welsh National Opera in technical mastery and vibrant tone color.

But these are fine excerpts. Especially appealing is the famous and cheerful "Three Little Maids From School Are We", a trio that imitates Japanese style melody. Most of the Mikado does this, for it was inspired by Japanisme or the new fashion in Victorian England- everything Japanese, from prints to paintings to poetry. Gilbert and Sullivan simply "Japanized" their English operettas. The Finale "For He's Gone To Marry Yum Yum" is an ebullient and pleasant finale. Not featured here is the domineering and powerful Katisha, a figure who stands out in the Mikado.

The H.M.S. Pinafore is Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular work. The sea chanty "We Sail The Ocean Blue" opens the opera with appropriate atmosphere and it seems to fit perfectly with the other scene in which the Captain greets his crew and they sing his praises "My Gallant Crew..I am the Captain Of The Pinafore". A beautiful melody that seems to come out of a romantic Offenbach tune is "I"m Called Little Buttercup". The finale, not featured here, is also very engaging "For He Is An Englishman" which can almost resemble a British national anthem. The Yeomen Of The Guard was Gilbert and Sullivan's "serious opera" eventhough it remains very Savoyard. The plot deals with Tudor England and takes place at the London Tower. "I have a song to sing" makes use of what can be taken for an English ballad of the Renaissance. Trial By Jury, about the eccentric and hilarious activity of a court trial, has a sextet that although different in composition, has the sextet "Che Mi Frena" from Donizetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor in mind. All in all, an excellent recording sure to delight young and old.

Pure delight.......2003-08-02

--Gilbert & Sullivan--
William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan were a match made in heaven, yet on earth their pairing seems even with hindsight a most unlikely coupling. Both were destined for other things, Gilbert in fact for decidedly non-musical careers. Introduced by a mutual friend, Fred Clay, the fledgling lyricist Gilbert met the military-band-leader's son Sullivan and together continued to conspire to inspire the delights of audiences from high Victorian times down to the present, as their work in musical theatre comedy continues to provide merriment throughout the English-speaking world and beyond.

--The Music--
This collection includes highlights from five of the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan operettas: The Mikado, HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, The Yeoman of the Guard, and Trial by Jury. The arrangements and orchestrations are delightfully energetic and clear; the characterisation and vocal qualities of the leads are perfect for their roles. The haughty if misplaced Lord of the Admiralty has the perfect combination of insecurity and pompous officiousness. The Plaintiff and the Defendant in the Trial are perfectly cast. This is a collection of highlights - at least three but no more than seven songs each, but this gives a good flavour of the music. The recordings on this collection come from complete performances by Mackerras and the WNO.

--Sir Charles Mackerras--
Mackerras is one of the geniuses of the twentieth century musical scene. Having a conducting career that includes the Hamburg Opera, the English National Opera (formerly Sadlers Wells Opera), and the Welsh National Opera (the performers for this piece), he has also conducted major orchestras on the continent of Europe and in the United States. The holder of many major awards and honourary doctorates, he has devoted much time and energy to the REF="managerial_accounting.html">065 066 067 068 069 070 071 072 073 074 075 076 077 078 079 080 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 088 089 090 091 092 093 094 095 096 097 098 099 100 101

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Brilliant Musicianship, Though-Provoking Lyrics -- A Must-Own CD!.......2007-01-17

I've always liked Midnight Oil. Their unique sound, passion, intelligence, and musicianship were perfect for my music snob ears. If subject matter such as human rights, protecting the environment, and developing a caring heart are important to you, Midnight Oil is the perfect band.

I saw the Oils around the time of this release. I'll never forget the gig. Peter Garrett loomed larged on the stage. His jerky movements and impassioned vocal delivery are branded into my brain.

At the time of the release of Blue Sky Mining, the Oils were on nearly every radio station in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I remember one DJ who commented, "This is the best song on the radio" just before he spun the disc. For a DJ to actually voice an opinion takes guts. And to make such an absolute statement takes more still.

But the DJ's comments are entirely justified. "Blue Sky Mining" is a great song -- one that takes it place among many great songs on this album. Catchy, clever, powerful, unique -- Midnight Oil's Blue Sky Mining album is a milestone release, one of my favorites in my 2,500+ CD collection.

I highly recommend Blue Sky Mining.

To Petar Vodogaz.......2005-07-25

Petar, "10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 " was not Midnight Oil's debut album, that would be 1978's "Midnight Oil".

Simply the Best.......2005-06-21

I remember first listening to this album when I was fifteen. It was incredible then, and still is now. Every song is great. The energy and uniqueness of the Midnight Oil sound is present in every track.

The album starts off very strongly - the first five tracks (including Blue Sky Mining, Stars of Warburton, and Bedlam Bridge) are pure class. The songs are very easy to listen to.

If I had to think about a perfect album, this would probably be the closest that I could get to in finding such a beast. The songs on this album have a melodical, inspiring feel to them. I personally like Mountains of Burma, this song lifts you up and lets your head spin in the heavens.

It is, in my opinion, Midnight Oil's best ever album. Better than Diesel and Dust. But it now.

Astonishing music with thought provoking lyrics .......2005-06-07

Okay, so I know this album came out fifteen years ago and I was only like ten when it came out, but I still need to write a review on it. I love this album. They were so ahead of their time when they put this album out. It's just timeless. I love a band that has passion, energy, angst, and feeling in their songs and Midnight Oil has that in every single one. Their songs are very political and thought provoking. Out of all their albums, this one is my favorite. I love every single song.

On a side note, they were awesome to see live. They all had more energy then any group I have ever seen live.

Midnight Oil - A Continuing Success .......2004-09-21

Having become a listener of Midnight Oil most recently after listening to 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 (Midnight's Debut Album) I decided to get some more CD's from this band. Peter Garrett again excels himself in vocals. All Midnight Oil's songs seem to spring from their beliefs whether political or social. Whilst not 100% agreeing with what they have to say in their songs, I must say it is appealing and refreshing to have a band sing from their heart.

Blue Sky Mining, the first track is easily one of Midnight Oil's best of the best. It was based on a event that happened in Australia some time ago, and by remembering the event in a song format, I suppose Peter and his group is hoping that listeners won't forget lightly. Other songs to listen to that I found interesting and nice on this album release were Forgotten Years and King of the Mountain.

ALl in all, Blue Sky Mining, the CD is a strong follow up on this band's previous work. Good going Midnight Oil!

Average customer rating:

Awesome CD
Blue-Sky Research by Taproot
Pure Excellence.
DIFFERENT IS NOT BAD!!!!
Their best album to date!

Blue-Sky Research
Taproot
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Taproot returns to the scene with Blue-Sky Research, their melodic yet hard-hitting follow-up to the critically acclaimed Welcome. Studio wiz Toby Wright (Alice in Chains, Kiss, Korn) pushed the band to write over 80 songs for this record. The hard work has paid off handsomely Brooklyn's Dodgers : The Bums, the Borough, and the Best of Baseball, 1947-1957

Brooklyn's Dodgers : The Bums, the Borough, and the Best of Baseball, 1947-1957

Brooklyn's Dodgers : The Bums, the Borough, and the Best of Baseball, 1947-1957

Editorial Reviews
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This slim, illustrated volume makes a fascinating attempt at capturing in theoretical, sociological terms the love affair between the Dodgers--the team of Branch Rickey and Duke Snider, of Pee Wee Reese and, above all, Jackie Robinson--and the homely, family-oriented, working-class borough of Brooklyn in the 1950s. Robinson, a complex and courageous man, is captured here, warts and all; few remember that the gifted ballplayer denounced the great actor Paul Robeson to the House Un-American Activities Committee. But it's the glory of those summer days that lingers in the memories, and in the pages of this book. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The New York Times Book Review, Barbara Grizzuti Harrison
The Dodgers elicited love from the Brooklynites of that time, conformists and newly spawned copycat existentialists alike. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Brooklyn's Dodgers : The Bums, the Borough, and the Best of Baseball, 1947-1957

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Wøllo's latest exploration into the creative possibilities of the guitar is rich with texture and melody, highly sculpted and detailed - a pulsing vibrant and atmospherically three-dimentional experience. Influenced by his travels to the North American Southwest, Wøllo manifests the natural wonders of the area through his instrument, painting profound vistas with many types of acoustic, electric, electronic, and classical guitar voices.

Erik Wollo has continually reached the top of prominent music critics' Best Of The Year lists, including Amazon's Best New Age Album for 2003 (Emotional Landscapes).

Customer Reviews:

Very entertaining music........2007-03-10

I really enjoy this CD. I usually don't get new music, in fear of getting something I am bored with, but if you liked Wollo's Wind Journey, and Guitar Nova, you will like this as well.

As Good As It Gets.......2006-10-13

Definitely my favorite Erik Wollo album, which says a lot considering his incredible discography. The man really knows his stuff, coming from an electronic/ambient background and translating that knowledge into a fantastic combination of acoustic guitars and various organic-sounding (though often electronic) instruments. Very relaxing and tasteful, fit for any time of day, but especially good at night in a quiet room. This receives my highest recommendation.

Put on your headset amd enjoy!.......2005-02-27

Just amazingly clear and deep sound rich guitar melodies. Eric Wollo's work is absolutely inspiring, and very creative!

An enchanting journey.......2004-11-05

Simply put, this album is stunning. It is melodic and poignant, and so rich in depth and texture. I found myself dreaming of a place where the canyons run still and deep, and the sky goes on forever. I think I'll linger there for a while...

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Highly not recommended
A typical George Strait Album and Even a more Typical country album.
Solid George
Blue Clear Sky
Clearly a great album

Blue Clear Sky
George Strait
Manufacturer: Mca Nashville
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Blue Clear Sky
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George Strait consistently modernizes country music while keeping it rooted in tradition. Blue Clear Sky is one of Strait's best, proving again that the man knows a great melody when he hears one. The title track, for instance, sports a contemporary pop-influenced melody, but surrounded by pedal steel, it remains a country s Channel Surfing : Race Talk and the Destruction of Today's Youth

Channel Surfing : Race Talk and the Destruction of Today's Youth

Channel Surfing : Race Talk and the Destruction of Today's Youth

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The two sections of Channel Surfing, dealing respectively with youth culture and racial politics, may not appear to have much in common with each other at first. But Henry A. Giroux has an underlying class critique that binds them together. Young people are being barraged, he argues, by consumer culture messages that consistently identify them as alienated outcasts. They are also being assaulted by racial messages "targeting black youth as criminals while convincing working-class white youth that blacks and immigrants are responsible for the poverty, despair, and violence that have become a growing part of everyday life in American society." Although the balance between academic jargon and pop culture is somewhat precarious, Giroux's thesis is packed with the consideration of detail that marks useful cultural criticism. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Kate Moss wears a sexual pout in a Calvin Klein ad. Kurt Cobain’s suicide is held aloft as the archetypal example of teen alienation. What truth, if any, is contained in these depictions of today’s youth? What message about our children is being transmitted? In Channel Surfing, Henry Giroux turns his gaze to this barrage of media images and sees a message that sells our children short by damning them to the preconceived role of alienated outcast. Surfing from one channel of communication to the next, Giroux builds up a complex web of associations between characters in films, tarnished real-life teen idols, and sexualized presentations of nubile young clothing models to show us the dark vision of our children that rides the airwaves and inhabits the print media. Channel Surfing, Henry Giroux’s most fascinating and intriguing book yet, is sure to create controversy and debate at the same time that it calls for a more ethical attitude towards the prospect of our children’s future.

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An excellent olio of music styles.......2007-02-23

Do you like ethereal New Age? Gotcha covered. Does Boogie piano get your toes a-tappin'? Check. Is Swing more your thing? It's here. All fine reasons to add this sound track to your music collection. As for the movie, I like to think it Carrey's best work. The man has the most expressive face in Moviedom. Regarding the story, it's set in the early Fifties during the rabid Communist scaremongering headed by Senator Joseph McCarthy. One result was the blacklisting of suspected Communists and sympathizers in liberal Hollywood, of which our protagonist Peter Appleton became a victim.

This movie is a slam dunk.......2006-10-29

To hear the roar of the crowd as the player goes in to slam dunk the basketball in the professional sports arenas,this film equals those thrills for the audience as Jim Carrey (Luke Trimble)takes us through the mind of someone that has amnesia and unwittingly becomes the hometown war hero set in 1945 period. Stars abound in this film like character actors Martin Landau and James Wittemore.Boy meets girl,they fall in love,then a twist in the plot as Peter Appleton (Jim Carrey) is accused of being a communist,similar to the Army McCarthy hearings for those old enough to remember.It all turns out like everyone wants.....Ed Lynch 10/29/06

Boogie Majestic.......2003-08-07

This soundtrack is the best soundtrack I have heard in a long time. Bringing the swing big band music was fantastic.I wish they would have included Pennsylvania 6-5000 in the soundtrack though. This by far is the best movie soundtrack next to Swing Kids. So buy this soundtrack. This is real music.

An answer for a question from Texas.......2003-02-15

Music fan from Texas, Yes both songs are there and as strange as it may sound, those where the two songs that cought my attention when I saw the movie. The one with the clarinet is called "Stranger on the shore" while the one with the piano is called "Boogie Woogie Stomp" I believe. The soundtrack as a whole is flawless and I strongly reccomend it.

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Big Blue Yes Indeedy!
Perfection
He's awesome
I'm not disappointed...
An evolving sound, an absolute delight!

Big Blue Sky
Bebo Norman
Manufacturer: Essential
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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I Am
Cover Me
You Surround Me
Sons And Daughters
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Tip Of My Heart
Underneath
Break Me Through
Big Blue Sky
All That I Have Sown
Where You Are

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Even though he has a long independent release history, Bebo Norman is quickly establishing himself in the larger Christian music arena as a songwriter extraordinaire. In his latest, Big Blue Sky, Norman writes and sings of a God never more alive and ever-present than in the rich lyrical imagery this burgeoning talent presents. In the catchy opener, "I Am," we're reassured that the Creator is "in the center of your storm / I am in the fire / I am in the flood / I am in the marrow and the blood / When you cannot stand, I am." Both "Cover Me" and "Underneath" also stand out with jangly, airy guitars that massage Norman's messages of hope and restoration. And you can't miss the moving tribute to mothers everywhere on the ending track, "Where You Are." Big Blue Sky is an impressive release full of reflection and resonance. Much credit for this should go to producer Ed Cash (Caedmon's Call), who puts Norman's earthy vocals and brilliant songwriting in a tasteful wrapper. --Michael Lyttle

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Big Blue Yes Indeedy!.......2007-03-08

This was the first album I heard by Bebo so I'm a little biased to it. Other reviewers stated that they liked the more folky, stripped-down music of his prior albums, but I prefer the more fleshed out ones here. Big Blue Sky reeks of an artist coming into his own. Buy it you little freaks!

Perfection.......2006-04-26

I've been listening to this CD for 5 yrs know and it's simply perfect. Consistent from beginning to end with solid lyrics, emotional vocals and an open, singer/songwriter pop sound that makes you want to listen again and again but won't rot your teeth. Sincere and confident delivery from an artist that needs to be an "A" list CBA artist---sales talk---buy this CD! The best in his library (and I'm a fan--got em all)

He's awesome.......2003-06-01

I can't get enough of Bebo. I have all of his CD's.

I'm not disappointed..........2003-03-01

Usually when musicians have an amazing first album such as Bebo did with "Ten Thousand Days," it's hard to follow it up with another one up to par. Bebo however does not have this problem. "Big Blue Sky" is great CD with some really great songs on it. My personal favorites are "Cover Me","Underneath", "Tip of My Heart" and "All That I Have Sown." This CD encompasses many different styles of music. Bebo brings it all together with his awesome lyrics and melodies. I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.

An evolving sound, an absolute delight!.......2002-10-08

I definitely saw a noticeable difference from "Ten Thousand Days" to "Big Blue Sky," but it's not a bad change at all. In the earlier album, Bebo's sound is much more natural and acoustic, the lyrics more poetic and soulful. On this CD, there are still s Christians and Politics Beyond the Culture Wars: An Agenda for Engagement

Christians and Politics Beyond the Culture Wars: An Agenda for Engagement

Christians and Politics Beyond the Culture Wars: An Agenda for Engagement

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It has often been difficult for Christians to agree on the role that faith ought to play in national affairs. How does the gospel influence the decisions one makes with regard to controversial political and social issues? In this volume, prominent Christian thinkers and social theorists consider the role of Christian principles in American politics. While writing from a variety of theological positions, the authors share a common sense of the importance of Christian commitments and the belief that they ought to influence the life and culture of our nation.

Essays in the first section of the volume focus on historical, theological, and theoretical issues, while the second section offers practical responses to current moral and social dilemmas.

Contributors include Ronald J. Sider, Michael Cromartie, Christine D. Pohl, and Richard D. Land.

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In Christians and Politics beyond the Culture Wars, prominent Christian theologians and philosophers from a variety of theological positions consider the role of Christian principles in American politics. This book is divided into two parts with the first part focusing on historical, theological, and theoretical issues and the second part offering practical responses to current moral and social dilemmas. Contributors include Michael Cromartie, Ronald Sider, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Richard Land, Christine Pohl, and Glen Stassen.

"I know of no collection of essays that better reveals the diversity, hopes, and frustrations of contemporary evangelicals in regard to the current American political situation. This book is a real service to those who want to understand what critics call, without much nuance, 'Christian Conservatism' or (more accusingly) 'the New Religious Right.' " -Max L. Stackhouse, Stephen Colwell Professor of Christian Ethics Princeton Theological Seminary

"An excellent introduction to the whole debate of Christian involvement in the political and cultural life of the nation. . . . A refreshing encouragement for evangelical Christians to rediscover what the Christian mission really is in the multicultural world in wh

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