Colours & Moods [Live]

1. Kgaitsedi Rebecca

2. Colours and Moods

3. Money, Root of All Evil

4. Special Dust

5. Umdala

6. Kwela Hotspot

7. Komatsa Bopedi

8. Shuffle Up

9. Backgomana

10. Journey

Colours & Moods,Big Voice Jack Lerole,Gallo Records,Afro-Pop,Int'l & World Music,Mbaqanga,Pop,South Africa,South African

Average customer rating: Icehouse As an Aussie I Think.... Remastered or tampered with?? music to drive around late at night to...seriously Icehouse--way too underrated

Man of Colours Icehouse Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Measure for Measure Primitive Man Flowers Sidewalk Code Blue ASIN: B00006IRJU Release Date: 2002-10-21

Tracks:

1. Crazy
2. Electric Blue
3. Nothing Too Serious
4. Man of Colours
5. Heartbreak Kid
6. Kingdom
7. My Obsession
8. Girl in the Moon
9. Anybody's War
10. Sunrise
11. Crazy [12" Version]
12. Crazy [Midnight Mix]
13. Shakin' the Cage [*]
14. Over My Head [*]
15. Touch the Fire [*]
16. Jimmy Dean [*]
17. Electric Blue [Extended Mix][*]

Album Details

Digitally Remastered with Bonus Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Icehouse .......2007-03-31

Great 80's music. Seller was Very Pleasant to deal with . Service was really fast. Would reccomend dealing with this seller!

As an Aussie I Think...........2006-06-07

Iva Davies is a genius!Crazy is awesome, Nothin too serious is just one of those geniune Aussie rockers that has nothin to do with anything but a good time,Electric Blue is just pure pop escapism at it's best. Need a time line? See Aussie Crawl,Cold Chisel,INXS etc. But for pure enjoyment after 15 years? Put Iva Davies on and turn it up

Remastered or tampered with??.......2006-04-07

I first heard the Man Of Colours album in the late eighties and fell in love with it. It was never off my walkman and as soon as I got a CD player it was one of my first purchases. I have to say however that I'm a little disappointed with this remastered release.

The version of 'Crazy' is the single version and as such is shorter. The song 'Electric Blue' has been subtly tampered with, with the sound of the background synthesizers and some of the songs arrangement, (i.e.- going into the first chorus it used to say 'In those eyes', now it says 'I just freeze'). I now have two versions on my digital music player, the original and the remastered.

This album I would normally give 5 stars, but I'm giving this remastered version just four. Remastering in my opinion is about cleaning up the sound and removing background noise, leaving a sharper clearer sound. I have the greatest of respect for Iva Davies and his work, but an album should be left untouched once it's in the public domain.

music to drive around late at night to...seriously.......2006-03-15

Easily their strongest album since the Flowers' debut, Man of Colours was to become Icehouse's commercial and creative high point. Had you seen them back in the day, you may remember the ladies swooning for frontman Iva Davies. Beyond the rock star good looks, he is a talented songwriter who, as the album title suggests, can paint a vivid picture with simple words.

Like much of Icehouse's work, the overall feel of the record is somewhat moody and melancholy, but with hints of optimism. The melodies are consistently catchy and moments of pure pop abound throughout. "My Obsession" is a slice of radio-ready pop heaven about being in denial over lost love. The album tracks reveal even deeper treasure, from up-tempo rocker "Nothing Too Serious" to the neo-Western setting of "Heartbreak Kid". Man of Colours has an almost voyeuristic feel, as if walking downtown from window to window, peering in on the characters inside and getting a different story each time - good, bad and ugly - then hopping in the car on a warm, overcast night and going for a slow drive with the top down.

Time has not necessarily been kind to the production here. In particular, cheesy synths and the big, echoey snare sound can ocassionally be distracting and place the album firmly in the 80's, dating it somewhat. But beyond those minor missteps, the record remains as enjoyable a listen today as it did in 1987.

For those familiar with the original U.S. version of this album, you'll notice a few differences on this imported reissue. Firstly, the remastering is superb and very warm-sounding, revealing depth in fidelity not heard when this album was first issued on CD early in the digital age. "Crazy" is present in its shorter, single remix, and "Electric Blue" is likewise a slightly different mix (possibly also a single remix). Two of the bonus tracks come from 1989's Great Southern Land and were exclusive to that compilation, now out of print, so it's nice they included them here. Some of the relevant b-sides are also present but it would have been more rewarding to round up all of the stray, long-lost b-sides rather than including mostly boring, extended mixes of the album's biggest hits.

If you haven't heard this album in years or are looking for an entry into romantic pop, this is an excellent starting point.

Icehouse--way too underrated.......2006-01-14

Oh, 1987, not a happy time in my life, but there was Man of
Colours, and it seemed that listening to it helped me believe
that joy and happiness were still out there. It is a great
CD, Heartbreak Kid, Man of Colours, My Obsession, songs
that still sound sweet to my ear these many years later. Lucky
Australia, you can claim Iva Davies as your own.

Average customer rating: Fantastic. You'll be a hero to your kids and the other parents you know. For parents who are tired of Raffie mostly very good

Colours Are Brighter: Songs from Children (And Grown-Ups Too) Various Artists Manufacturer: Rough Trade 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 General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Children's Music | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: See You on the Moon: Songs for Kids of All Ages Rockin' in the Forest with Farmer Jason Kids Rap Radio, Vols. 1-2 Brats on the Beat: Ramones for Kids Open Season ASIN: B000HOMLNS Release Date: 2006-12-19

Tracks:

1. Go Go Ninja Dinosaur - Four Tet,
2. Skeleton Bang
3. Jackie Jackson
4. I Am an Astronaut - Snow Patrol
5. Pooh Trilogy - The Divine Comedy
6. King & I - The Kooks
7. David Wainwright's Feet - Half Man Half Biscuit
8. Tidy Up Tidy Up [Edit] - Barcelona Pavilion
9. Our Dog Is Getting Older Now - Jonathan Richman
10. Monkeys Are Breaking out the Zoo - Belle & Sebastian
11. Mud
12. Big Ol' Bug Is the New Baby Now - The Flaming Lips
13. Night Baking - Kathryn Williams

Album Description

Includes tracks escpecially recorded for this collection from Snow Patrol, Franz Ferdinand, The Kooks, Belle & Sebastian, The Flaming Lips, Four Tet, Divine Comedy and many more. All UK profits and artist royalties are being donated to Save the Children chrity. Rough Trade. 2006.

Album Details

A Special Collection of Songs Recorded by Alt-indie Artists Especially for Children (And their Parents). Among the Bands Participating Are Divine Comedy, Franz Ferdinand, the Kooks, Belle and Sebastian, Rasputina, Snow Patrol and Many More. All Profits and Artist Royalties from the Record Being Donated to Save the Children's Rewrite the Future Campaign to Provide Quality Education for Eight Million Children in Areas around the World Affected by War and Conflict.

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic. You'll be a hero to your kids and the other parents you know........2007-06-19

It's unbelievable this collection is only in import! The whole disc is a real pleasure to listen to and some songs (Snow Patrol's "I am an Astronaut" and Belle and Sebastian's "Monkeys Are Breaking out the Zoo") are instant kid-friendly classics. You may not know all of the artists but it makes for a very well rounded collection for all age groups to enjoy.

For parents who are tired of Raffie.......2007-03-22

Your kids want to hear "Sharon, Lois and Bram" AGAIN, and you want to put on "Pulp"...the compromise is "Colours are Brighter". The whole family gets to rock it out in the living room to the likes of "The Flaming Lips" and "Franz Ferdinand". Our favouite tune is one by "The Barcelona Pavilion", a catchy little ditty called "Tidy Up Tidy Up (put it away!)" that makes even the most onerous task of putting toys back in the toy box, or making the bed, a real hoot. Highly recommended by our little tribe, and even if you haven't got one yet, you will still love some of these rare little gems done by some of today's best bands.

mostly very good.......2007-02-10

mostly good songs for children. some seem a little too discordant and not great for very young listeners.

Average customer rating: One of Split Enz most impressive outings 4 1/2 stars

True Colours Split Enz Manufacturer: Mushroom Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Corroboree Time and Tide Frenzy Conflicting Emotions Mental Notes ASIN: B000M7FOI4 Release Date: 2007-02-12

Tracks:

1. Shark Attack
2. I Got You
3. What's the Matter With You
4. Double Happy
5. I Wouldn't Dream of It
6. I Hope I Never
7. Nobody Takes Me Seriously
8. Missing Person
9. Poor Boy
10. How Can I Resist Her
11. Choral Sea
12. Things [*]
13. Two of a Kind [*]

Customer Reviews:

One of Split Enz most impressive outings 4 1/2 stars.......2007-04-29

Although the "True Colours" doesn't sound quite as good Corroboree that probably has more to do with the fact that "Corroboree" was remxed and remastered. "True Colours" features Split Enz coming into its own. Remastered by band stalwart Eddie Rayner, "True Colours" extremely good here although I didn't do a head-to-head comparison to the previous U.S. release. The real reason to pick this up are the bonus tracks.

One of the Finn/Finn era's biggest albums in the United States album is among their eccentric and most eclectic releases featuring all the production touches common to the late 70's/early 80's but the song craft is far and away better than what most other bands were doing. Once Tim Finn invited his guitarist/vocalist brother Neil to join the band they produced a series of the band's most melodic and memorable albums. Buoyed by the success of "I Got You" (it actually broke into Billboard's singles charts at #53 only to be outdone with the next album's single also by Neil Finn "History Never Repeats" which charted at #33),"True Colours" came in at #40 on the album charts quite an achievement for a band that had previously been ignored in the United States.

The rest of the album is as impressive even if the album's production dates it a bit. "Shark Attack" is a catchy Tim Finn number and Tim checks in with one of his most effective ballads "I Hope I Never" which showcases his tenor voice. The album is supplemented by a pair of strong b-sides from the band's singles "Things" (by Tim) and "Two of a Kind" (by Neil) which were strong contenders for the album and add to the quality of this release.

The liner notes are nonexistant which is a pity--those who aren't as familair with the band will want to learn a bit about their history and this album's recording history. We do get complete lyrics (except for the bonus tracks). The original release had three different colored colors with the same design (the U.S. domestic version goes with the red and black design)but this CD release goes with the cover that adnorned subsequent releases.

"Corroborree" sounds better in its re-release than this album (primarily because Rayner went back and remixed the album cleaning it up quite a bit)with a less cluttered production, more detail than this album. While it is a comparable follow up with the highlights being better than the best songs here, it's a bit less consistent than "True Colours". If you pick up "Mental Notes", "True Colours", "Corroboree", "Time & Tide" and "Conflicting Emotions" (primarily for the gorgeous "Message to My Girl" and "Bon Voyage") you'll have the best music this underrated band produced. Recommended.

Mental Notesand Corroboree andFrenzyand Time and Tide

Average customer rating: I grew up on this album The Ultimate Collection Pre MTV Best Pop Album of the 80's Great Album!

True Colours Split Enz Manufacturer: A&M Super Budget ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | New Wave | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | New Wave | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 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: History Never Repeats: The Best of Split Enz Corroboree Time and Tide Corroboree Time and Tide ASIN: B000002GBQ Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. I Got You
2. Shark Attack
3. What's The Matter With You
4. Double Happy
5. I Wouldn't Dream Of It
6. I Hope I Never
7. Nobody Takes Me Seriously
8. Missing Person
9. Poor Boy
10. How Can I Resist Her
11. The Choral Sea

Customer Reviews:

I grew up on this album.......2007-07-13

This odd blend of Nu Wave and quirkiness made this album, fun, memorable and fun to sing and jerk to. It was one of my favorite 80's albums and to this day, is a great one for me!

The Ultimate Collection.......2007-01-15

I love this album and believe this to be the highpoint of their career- so many good songs on here and each stands alone. The only disappointment is that they didn't recreate the beautiful laser-etched hologram design from the vinyl LP. But oh well, at least this is on cd. Check out the Crowded House catalog for more Finntastic music.

Pre MTV.......2005-11-17

The first time I heard - and saw -- "I Got You" was when I was in the 9th grade before MTV. Every Friday night, PBS would show 30 minutes of music videos on a program that I cant recall the name of. However, Split Enz "I Got You" was shown perhaps 6 Fridays in-a-row and it was awesome. At a time when I was just getting turned on to the likes of Devo, Kraftwerk, Misex, et.al., this song and group was transforming and just plain cool to a 14 year old kid. A lot of fun and so many great memories.

Best Pop Album of the 80's.......2005-09-09

For pure Pop pleasure this album just can't be beat. Everybody knows 'I Got You' but what about the manic fun of 'Shark Attack', the Schoolboy indignity of 'What's the matter with you' the slushy sentimentality of 'I Hope I Never', the hilariously self-pitying 'Nobody Takes me Seriously' the beautifully smooth and melancholy heartbreak of 'Missing Person' & the utterly fantastic instrumental ending of 'The Choral Sea'. Even though I have the best of Split Enz 'Spellbound' on CD I still need to grab this CD soon just for the 5 tracks missing off the greatest hits compilation, that's how good it is. For now I'm relying on my laser etched vinyl copy (ooh! Laser etched!). This album works on its own merits. It's a beautifully cohesive album. Beautifully observed Pop lyrics with wonderful sweeping synths and lovely piano work from Eddie Rayner. I saw them live in London back in 81 & it was one of the top 5 live concerts I ever saw in my life. These guys could deliver and this album is their opus. Time & Tide coming in 2nd I'd say. To end with, if you want to feel good this disc/cd makes a great pick-me-up!

Great Album!.......2003-02-10

Split Enz is certainly a major group that influenced many later artist. True Colours the album was also innovative. The original LP featured a laser etched design which looked cool on the turntable! The music is quite good. Tunes such as Shark Attack, I Got You, Double Happy, are clear progressive new wave, and a look at music, to at least where many thought is was headed in the 1980's. True Colours is a true gem!

Average customer rating: Not bad second attempt for a young band They're no Kylie Minogue, but I guess they're OK Another step This is the album that put INXS on the map INXS' Indie Rock Album

Underneath the Colours INXS Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | New Wave | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | New Wave | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: INXS The Swing Shabooh Shoobah Listen Like Thieves Full Moon, Dirty Hearts ASIN: B000002JKM Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Stay Young
2. Horizons
3. Big Go Go
4. Underneath The Colours
5. Fair Weather Ahead
6. Night Of Rebellion
7. Follow
8. Barbarian
9. What Would You Do
10. Just To Learn Again

Customer Reviews:

Not bad second attempt for a young band.......2007-02-25

Not a bad second attempt for a young band at the time; very similar to their debut album. Basically a rough little rock album from the New Wave period. Some great stand out tracks like 'Stay Young' and 'Night of Rebellion', but many fillers as well.

This album and their debut album basically sound like warm up for their third album, 'Shabooh Shabah' which was to take the australian alternative music scene by storm in the early 80s.

This is a great buy for the serious Inxs fan, especially if you are not Australian as I doubt any of these tracks made it outside of Australian college radio at the time of release. Fans from their commercial period will be found wanting however, and I wouldn't suggest this is the Inxs album for you.

However it still gets several plays a year from me, and that was worth it in my book!

They're no Kylie Minogue, but I guess they're OK.......2004-12-12

(that's a joke, people)

Its always great when a band lasts long enough that you can look back over their catalog and see the changes the band went through. So is the case with INXS, and what is clearly their first album. They are young, their sound not yet matured, but still have great pop and dance sensibilities, with classics like 'Stay Young' (a minor hit that helped get them noticed) and 'Night of Rebellion.' A great nostalgic trip to 1981.

Another step.......2001-06-06

Originally released in the U.S. and Canada in 1984 on Atco. I have the original Australian LP on Deluxe/RCA. It's the only one I have as an import. The album goes a bit too fast, and then they realise they need a change of direction before taking on the rest of the world.

This is the album that put INXS on the map.......1999-09-29

Produced by Richard Clapton, this is the album that took INXS off the floor of Aussie beer barns, polished them off & prepared them for the world stage- which they promptly took over, for a very short time. Michael is not with us any longer, but these songs from the early eighties show him as the master- before he got the recognition.

INXS' Indie Rock Album.......1999-09-21

Stripped down, simple, with much sparer arrangements than on their later Aussie-funk-pop records, this is INXS' closest attempt at American early '80s indie rock. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But when it does click (as on "Follow," and "Stay Young"), the results are as good as those sweaty kids in the garages of Athens, Georgia.

Average customer rating: Icehouse Man of Colours (+ 2 Bonus Tracks)

Man of Colours (+2 Bonus Tracks) Icehouse Manufacturer: Chrys ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Measure for Measure Great Southern Land Sidewalk Meltdown All of This and Nothing ASIN: B00005NQCB Release Date: 2001-07-23

Tracks:

1. Crazy
2. Electric Blue
3. My Obsession
4. Man Of Colours
5. Heartbreak Kid
6. The Kingdom
7. Nothing Too Serious
8. Girl In The Moon
9. Anybody's War
10. Sunrise
11. Crazy (12' Mix)
12. Crazy (Midnight mix)

Album Details

Features Original Versions of 'crazy' and 'electric Blue'. Also features Two Bonus Mixes of 'crazy', Exclusive to this Release.

Customer Reviews:

Icehouse Man of Colours (+ 2 Bonus Tracks).......2007-01-19

This cd is great. Icehouse is a good Australian band, and I like them as much as I did in the eighties. Songs that stand out are their hits - Crazy and Electric Blue, as well as Nothing too Serious ( a very catchy song), and the title track Man of Colours. The whole cd is worth giving a listen to, and the bonus tracks of Crazy, are a great addition.

Average customer rating: Seriously Deep, Seriously Beautiful. It's True -- Weber's Best Timeless masterpiece! A real treasure An unkown classic

Silent Feet Eberhard Weber Colours Manufacturer: Ecm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music ECM Classical | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ECM Jazz & World | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Fluid Rustle The Colours of Chloë Solstice Diary Passengers ASIN: B0000260C8 Release Date: 2001-03-20

Tracks:

1. Seriously Deep
2. Silent Feet
3. Eyes That Can See In The Dark

Customer Reviews:

Seriously Deep, Seriously Beautiful........2007-03-01

This album oozes a lyrical beauty guaranteed to make your cortex throb for decades (around three for me so far). Further, I have still to hear a recording and production quality to better this - and I am an avid consumer of CD's and Vinyl.

Each piece is sumptuously produced and played by some of the planet's greatest living musicians - Eberhard Weber (bass), Rainer Bruninghaus (piano), Charlie Mariano (sax), and John Marshall (drums). In fact, Marshall's drumming here is so good that this album would still be worth the maximum stars had it been a totally solo performance. Together, the band produce music that would have made Mozart wet himself had he heard it. Take the finest moments from Jazz, Classical and Post-Rock, place in blender, add the rarest beauty of the universe, press play and await the arrival of your spirit. It won't take long.

If you are reading this and are capable of breathing and thinking at the same time, then you really must buy this album. It is at the very pinnacle of human artistic achievement and should be played to the aliens when they eventually turn up, as I am sure this is what they will come looking for.

It's True -- Weber's Best.......2005-07-01

This fantastic record is certainly the most focused band performance in Weber's admirable discography, with supremely beautiful compositions, and career-peak contributions from Rainer Bruninghaus, Charlie Mariano, and John Marshall. Bruninghaus' solo piano intro to "Seriously Deep" is one of the most haunting pieces of music I know.

Timeless masterpiece!.......2004-11-20

I bought this album (cassette tape) about 20 years ago and did not appreciate how good it was until recently. I was more into mainstream jazz and fusion at the time and it did not click with me on the first listen. It ended up in longterm storage in my bedroom. But, while going through the deadwood in my closet, I came upon it and thought I'd give it another listen. Even with the crappy tape fidelity and hiss, this recording blew me away. In terms of virtuoso talent and composition, I'd say it's on par with Mclaughlin's "Live at the Royal Festival Hall", another all time favorite. Each musician is a standout on this album. If you did not know what instrument Weber played, you would be hard pressed to guess. The piano, sax, and drums are all as flawless as the bass. Weber's bass lines come through clear and clean, ala Pastorius. Marshall's drumming throughout is astonishing, even on cymbals alone. If you appreciate good drumming, this album is a must have. It is much more uptempo than Fluid Rustle (also a favorite) and the arrangements more complex. Bruninghaus (piano) and Mariano (sax) are virtually unknown, although that is not unusual for countless great jazz musicians. Can't wait to get a copy on CD!

A real treasure.......2004-06-09

I've been listening to this recording for over twenty years now, first on vinyl LP, which I wore out, and then on CD. After all that time, this remains my favorite Weber album. The compositions are all first rate, and Weber's extended bass solo on "Seriously Deep" is a spectacular showcase for both his incredible virtuousity and the unique sound his instrument produces. Get it!

An unkown classic.......2004-02-19

This is absolutly one of my favorite jazz albums of all time. Eberhard's bass tone is so pure and perfect, and the compositions are just amazing. For me, the tune "Silent Feet" can bring me to tears it's so beautiful. After an extended introduction section the rythem starts to form as the piano lays out the chords. Then the soprano sax comes in with a bouncing little repeating phrase that comes out of nowhere and yet fits so perfectly. Under it all Eberhard plays a bass counter point that changes every time they play the phrase. It's just amazing.

This is an album you've probably not heard of, but if you take the risk and get it you'll discover music that goes way beyond what you've heard before. And yet, it's still very accessable.

Average customer rating: The sad 60's casualty - these are some fantastic songs ...

Flight Recorder The Flying Machine , and Pinkerton's Assorted Colours Manufacturer: Castle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Bubblegum | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Edison Lighthouse: Love Grows My Baby Loves Lovin' Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye Tomorrow Never Knows - The Pop Sike World of the Mirage: Singles & Lost Sessions The Further Adventures of Flossie Fillett: The Complete Recordings ASIN: B0000C83YY Release Date: 2004-02-02

Tracks:

1. Mirror Mirror
2. She Don't Care
3. Don't Stop Loving Me Baby
4. Will Ya?
5. Magic Rocking Horse
6. It Ain't Right
7. Mum and Dad
8. On a Street Car
9. There's Nobody I'd Sooner Love
10. Duke's Jetty
11. Kentucky Woman
12. Behind the Mirror
13. Smile a Little Smile for Me
14. Maybe We've Been Loving Too Long
15. Send My Baby Home Again
16. Look at Me, Look at Me
17. Baby Make It Soon
18. There She Goes
19. Hanging on the Edge of Sadness
20. Flying Machine
21. Devil Has Possession of Your Mind
22. Hey Little Girl
23. Yes I Understand
24. Pages of Your Life

Tracks:

1. Smile a Little Smile for Me
2. My Baby's Coming Home
3. Thing Called Love
4. Marie Take a Chance
5. Waiting on the Shores of Nowhere
6. That Same Old Feeling
7. Broken-Hearted Me, Evil-Hearted You
8. Memories of Melinda
9. Mirror Mirror [Alternate Take]
10. Don't Stop Loving Me Baby [Alternate Take]
11. Magic Rocking Horse [Alternate Take]
12. Shine a Little Light on Me
13. St. Louis Child
14. Strawberry Fool
15. Angel (She Was Born Out of Love)
16. People Say
17. One Man Band
18. Lies in Your Eyes
19. Me Without You
20. Can't Break the Habit
21. Shadows on a Foggy Day
22. If You Were True
23. 4 O'Clock in New York
24. Hard, Hard Year
25. Fools Rush In [Demo Version]
26. Flying Machine [Demo Version]

Album Description

2004 remastered compilation for the late 60s early 70s harmony pop act who changed their name from Pinkerton's 'Assorted' Colours to The Flying Machine. 50 tracks including their big hits, 'Mirror Mirror', 'Don't Stop Loving Me Baby' & 'Smile A Little Smile For Me', A & B sides, album tracks, & unissued sides. This material has been unavailable on CD for several years & some is previously unissued. Includes fold out sleeve with extensive liner notes & other memorabilia. Castle.

Album Details

This Double CD Compilation Includes Everything that the Band Recorded for Decca and Pye Between 1965 - 71.

Customer Reviews:

The sad 60's casualty - these are some fantastic songs ..........2004-02-13

In the 60's, the Beatles ruled everything. They made classics in popularity. The Velvet Underground went and made classics in obscurity. The Flying Machine made a classic that is simply forgotten.

That isn't to say the group would/could/should have changed the course of 60's music, but they were good at what they did. First of all, the same group had two incarnations: the first was Pinkerton's Assorted Colours, which scored a Top 10 hit with their first song, "Mirror Mirror" (written by founding group member Tony Newman). Sadly, the group never reclaimed any chart ground, and dwindeled in obscurity. The last song that was released as a single was a cover of Neil Diamond's "Kentucky Woman." Then, a flourishing new studio session endowed new confidence on the band and label Pye Records, so they got a new name and released "Smile A Little Smile For Me", about as much a Beatles-sound-alike song as ever was made, and it made it to #5 on the Billboard chart (rubbing up with two Beatles songs, the 5th Dimension, and Stevie Wonder). The group had little chart success after that, and eventually released their final single, "Yes I Understand" in 1971, disbanding shortly afterwards.

What's amazing about the 2-disc compilation is just HOW GOOD the music is. Some of the early Pinkerton's singles blend into anonymous psychadelic slush, but some of the songs, B-sides in particular, are quite good. Most notably include the catchy-as-hell "Duke's Jetty" and what may be a precursor to disco - "Behind the Mirror". Take the riff from "The Flying Machine", re-record it, and you have an instant Modern Rock radio hit! Lyrically, "Pages of Your Life" and "Hanging on the Edge of Sadness" are actually quite good.

The second disc, which includes all the tracks of the Machine's only album, Down to Earth, is astonishingly well produced and fresh sounding. Nearly every song is a highlight. Then, aside from the 3 demo versions of Pinkerton songs (which all are superior to the originals), the unreleased material is nothing but highlights, topping with a drum & guitar cover of "Fools Rush In", which is nothing short of incredible.

It's sad that a group like this is now relegated to "60's Gold" compilations, because they could have been the top of their game. While you may recognize one (or maybe two) songs overall, this is still an excellent compilation if not just to show off to friends but also to enjoy - 60's classics that you've never heard before.

Average customer rating: Top flight composer Still Available! a revolutionary CD and an anecdote Eberhard Rules They don't make them like this anymore.

The Colours of Chloë Eberhard Weber Manufacturer: Ecm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Germany | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music ECM Classical | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ECM Jazz & World | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Fluid Rustle Silent Feet Solstice Passengers Endless Days ASIN: B0000260IE Release Date: 2001-03-20

Tracks:

1. More Colours
2. The Colours Of Chloe
3. An Evening With Vincent Van Ritz
4. No Motion Picture

Customer Reviews:

Top flight composer.......2006-12-25

Thirty two years ago a bass player with the Indiana University School of Music who lived in my dorm introduced me to ECM'S Eberhard Weber and "Colours of Chloe". I don't remember his name but wish to thank him in this review. At the time, I had been listening to a lot of fusion and Mahavishnu Orchestra's "Birds of Fire", which in comparison seems harsh and unrelenting. I was mesmerized by the hypnotic sound of the piano, bass and horns on this album. Thirty two years later I continue to be hypnotized. Third Stream was never better than in 1974. Weber is one of the few innovative composers of modern music and a creative force behind bringing the bass "out of the closet". "Chloe" remains one of my favorite albums of all time.

Still Available!.......2004-01-14

Thanks to David Starns for his excellent reviews.

He, and others, may like to know that ECM claim
to keep all titles in print, in Munchen at least.

I ordered this title in the UK recently, and, of
course, amazon still list it in the US - so
hopefully it can now found there!

The album is really excellent. Although nominally
obscure, Weber's talent has been heard in the
mainstream, as he did session work with Kate Bush
in the [i think!] eighties. Check it out!

a revolutionary CD and an anecdote.......2001-12-31

This was Weber's first ECM album. It was revolutionary because it combined classical or Third Stream elements with fusion, something that hadn't been ecplored previously. The result is a whole new tonal pallette that since then has been explored by a number of ECM artists such as Egberto Gismonti and countless others. This is the record that started it all, and for the most part it has weathered time well. Not so for the long final piece, No Motion Picture, which was always my least favorite and now sounds dated to my ears. Still, "side 1" is worth the price of admission and hopefully will lead the listener to some of Mr Webers' other neglected gems such as Fluid Rustle (one of Pat Metheny's favorite albums,) and the Following morning to name a couple. These are masterful examples of Weber's ability to straddle the classical minimalist and jazz genres with spectacular results. Get them all!!

Bonus anecdote:

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Weber when he was on tour with Jan Garbarek in 1987. Because of a mixup with transportation to the Russian River jazz festival in Guerneville CA ,my friend had the honor of picking them up at the airport and delivering them to their hotel after the gig. We hung out by the pool, and for the most part i listened in rapt attention to my heroes as they traded stories, or sat in cool eurpean silence while sipping strong coffee by the pool. As the hotel they were staying at had a reputation for car breakins, I drove my friend's van back to my little cottage in the country and parked it in my space in the garage. It was surreal. Sitting parked in my space were Jan Garbarek's sax and Eberhard weber's magical 5 string bass! I couldn't resit it. I opened the van and reverently carried the bass into my little house. Gingerly I laid it on the floor of my studio. Just one look, I thought but alas; the case was locked. Still, I can say with all certainty that Eberhard weber's bass slept in my house.

Eberhard Rules.......2000-11-24

I remember when I first picked up the cool cover and checked out the credits on the back. As soon as I saw the 5 string upright(I am a bass player by the way) I put it in the stack I was purchasing. I put it on (we are talking vinyl)as soon as I got home and was blown away. This album and Eberhard became a huge influence in both my musical and private life. I have all his works and as many albums and cds he has played on in my collection as I can find. I had the pleasure of meeting him after a Colours gig in the earley 80,s and seeing in 1999 with Jan Garberek. When people compare his work to Jaco, I think they have totally missed the point, Eberhard is a composer first and a virtouso second. Hs compostions have a timeless quality and are original in the extreme. I hope in the grand scheme of things he will be recognised as the grand master in all things relating to making the bass a leading melodic voice.

They don't make them like this anymore........2000-10-02

Maybe it's silly to review an album that's "no longer available," but I feel the need to vent. What kind of world is this when you can walk into a record store and buy 35 copies of the new Brittany Spears, but even Amazonfrikkin'dot com, the world's most complete record store, can't secure you a CD of what is arguably one of the best albums of all time?

If you've never heard Weber's work, I suggest you start with "Silent Feet" or maybe "Fluid Rustle," though that one is atypical stylistically. "The Colors of Chloe" hails from Weber's most fruitful period, the mid-70's, when he also recorded "Yellow Fields," "The Following Morning" (my personal favorite), and several teriffic albums with Gary Burton and Pat Metheny. His later work ("Chorus" onward) never quite put all the elements together as effectively.

This music typifies everything that was good about Manfred Eicher's ECM label. The music is complex without being technical; melancholy without being maudlin; reflective without being self-absorbed. This is the music that new age could've been, if it had been less concerned about soothing the listener and more concerned about saying something substantive. Every track on this album drips with atmosphere and intrigue. Like most truly great music, though, "The Colors of Chloe" provides the listener with cake under the icing; with some musically valid substance justifying the ear candy. If, on some glorious morn, you find that Weber's classic albums are once again in print, I suggest you sneak into your son or daughter's room, steal his or her N'sync CD's, and trade them in on a complete Eberhard Weber library. One day, the kid will thank you.

Average customer rating: Amongst the finest "Intelligent Drum 'N' Bass albums ever... A great compilation of original work Unique masterpiece from the UK beat freak ! BUY IT! The Mosth refreshing and soundful DnB album, so far

Colours Adam F Manufacturer: Astralwerks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Modus Operandi Logical Progression, Level 1 New Forms Presents: Drum and Bass Warfare Mysteries of Funk ASIN: B000006783 Release Date: 1998-03-10

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. 73
3. Metropolis
4. Music In My Mind (Album Version)
5. Jaxx
6. Mother Earth
7. The Tree Knows Everything (Clean Edit)
8. Circles (Album Edit)
9. Dirty Harry (Grooverider Remix)
10. F-Jam (Album Edit)
11. Aromatherapy (Edit)
12. Circles (Roni Size Mix)

Amazon.com

Certain to captivate drum & bass enthusiasts, Colours will also appeal to anyone interested in electronic synergies. This debut release from England's Adam F combines breakbeat influences with jazz fusion using synthesized chords, trumpets, and flutes. Wayward guitars and spooky organ tones creep in from the shadows as well. The wired sounds of "Music in My Mind" introduces an exotic vocoder effect which teases with robotic strokes. Rounding it out on the mic, guest vocalists Tracy Thorn, from Everything But the Girl, and L.T.J. Bukem's sidekick MC Conrad delight the senses. Come prepared. The techniques will have you reeling. --Lucas Hilbert

Customer Reviews:

Amongst the finest "Intelligent Drum 'N' Bass albums ever..........2003-10-29

As a Hip-Hop / Drum & Bass musician & Producer that has worked with some of Dance music's most revered artists (Goldie, Redman, LL Cool J), he burst onto the album scene with this his 1997 debut "Colours". Forget hard edged Drum & Bass...this album has its hand in the smooth Jazz-tinged 'LTJ Bukem' intelligent Drum & Bass end of this...."Metropolis" opens the album very strongly, with late night ambient Jazz layered over the D & B breaks. "Music in my mind" is a smooth synth-sampling breakbeat excursion of sublime structure. But it not until "The Tree knows everything" that the introduction of a accomplished vocalist is introduced (courtesy of "Everything But the Girls - Tracey Thorn") that the true melodic spirit of the album truly unleashes on the listener. And the inclusion of the astonishing atmospheric "Circles", easily matches anything produced by similar artists, and matches 'LTJ Bukem' seminal "Logical progression" for innovation, scope, production, atmosphere & downright influential tracks.

A great compilation of original work.......2002-10-09

Blah blah blah - just go buy it!

Unique masterpiece from the UK beat freak !.......2000-09-02

Warning: this album is addictive. If you happen to be getting started on the drum'n'bass scene, as many Brazillian fellows are; this album, pardon the cliché, is a MUST HAVE. It was not for nothing that "Circles", the best-selling single out of this piece, has been awarded worldwide acclaim ever since its release. This track welcomes you into Adam F's "beat craftmanship": very intricate patterns, smooth bass programming and dreamy-like ambiences push you towards an introspective mood, as the samples "check, check, check" (which my girlfriend simply loathes) announce tempo changes. May I suggest that listeners avoid "Circles" during daytime: it loses much of its magic. Also, the single "Metropolis" was responsible for the dark turn drum'n'bass took back in '97. It's more floor-oriented and features an impossibly dark, claustrophobic urban flavor with basslines so rough you will start wondering about the reliability of your speakers. I would also choose "Music in my mind" as one of the top tracks in the album: it teaches d'n'b producers the miracles which flutes, horns and sudden tempo changes can perform against the boredom provoked by the ever-so-linear typical d'n'b tracks (did anyone say Ed Rush ?).The jazz samples have an organic feel and are overall well placed (that is, you don't feel they're samples), melting gracefully with the ambient soundscapes. "Music in my mind" also features Adam F's own voice through a vocoder - and vocoders are so cool. 4th top track: "The tree knows everything". Although it sounds like a remix swap between Adam F and Tracey Thorn (since F has worked on EBTG's "Before today"), don't be bothered by the purists saying it's just too cheesy. The ambient-like vibe skillfully constructed sweetens Tracey's voice even more, making it a beautiful track, setting the mood for "Circles", which lies next. Last: "F jam". Acoustic drumming, electronic drum kits and MC Conrad (those familiar with LTJ Bukem will remember)take you on a future soul, jazz-influenced journey. My idea of a chill out tune. Well, record this album, steal it, buy it, but give it a try. It's unlikely to disappoint. (Almost forgot: try and look for the US edition. It has a Roni Size remix for "Circles" that you will miss should you buy the UK version).

BUY IT!.......2000-07-02

Hardcore DnB fans would choose to discard this,due to lack of the traditional,rough feel that is normally expected of the genre.This is an excellent album for people who are new to DnB.Very accessible,very clean feel.The music has been more focused on electronic danceability than complex breakbeats. It goes from jazz to funk to full- on techno and back again.Some excellent remixes as well.The US version contains a well done remix of "Circles" by Roni Size.Adam F has already made a huge impact on the underground circuit with seminal tracks such as "Circles", "Metropolis" and "Aromatherapy" and his presence on stage at nights like Goldie's legendary Metalheadz club and Promised Land at The End has given him a reputation second to none. The album will take you on a journey of Adam's emotions and musical taste.Buy it and let yourself be touched.

The Mosth refreshing and soundful DnB album, so far.......1999-09-25

Adam F is definitely going to be remembered for this album. Drum'n Bass has never sounded so "colourful". Mixture of ocenic dubs, along with powerful electrifying beats and eclectic voices (such as Tracey Thorn from EBTG, and Adam F himself behind a vocoder) are the essential plot of this album. Adam F's sensibility overcrosses the limits of the initial DnB and Jungle premisses, achieving an outstanding result. YOU'D BETTER BUY THIS RECORD !!!!

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