Survival

Track Listings

1. Give the People What They Want

2. Let Me Make Love to You

3. Survival

4. Where Did We Go Wrong

5. Rich Get Richer

6. How Time Flies

7. What Am I Waiting For

8. Never Break Us Up

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Finally available at a lower price. Previously an exclusive to the Japanese market. This is their 1975 album featuring, 'Give The People What They Want' which was a number 1 R & B hit at the time. 8 tracks in all. Standard jewel case.

Survival,The O'Jays,Sony,Philly Soul,Pop,Pop-Soul,R&B,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

Survival

Tracks:

So Much Trouble In The World
Zimbabwe
Top Rankin'
Babylon System
Survival
Africa Unite
One Drop
Ride Natty Ride
Ambush In The Night
Wake Up And Live
Ride Natty Ride (12in Mix)

Customer Reviews:

How can you be sitting there..........2007-08-07

Buy this album. You know Bob Marley doesn't disappoint. This probably shouldn't be your first Bob Marley album, though, as Catch A Fire and Burnin' are probably the best introductions to Bob' music. However, if this is your first Bob album, you won't be disappointed. I would list my favorite songs on the album but I just love them all. Get this album and be happy.

Survival .......2007-04-02

Absolutely an excellent compilation of song along the same theme of survival, atrocities. an album of hope and encouragement!!!
A must have Bob!
I listened the entire CD repeatedly and still couldgo on....

Jennifer R
Grenada

Survival.......2007-02-13

Huge Marley fan and this is a top album. Buy this or be sorry.

Great 'new' Bob Marley.......2007-02-01

Imagine if we could get a cd full of new Bob Marley songs. Well, this is about as close as we're going to get. Most of the songs here haven't been heard by the general public or even most casual fans of Bob Marley. It's a shame and at the same time a blessing.

For as great as Exodus is it does get old hearing the same Marley songs over and over.

But are these songs any good? Yes!! They all fit together nicely and the sound is top notch, since this is one of Marley's latter releases. The remastering is also outstanding - something we've seen with all the Bob Marley remasters.

So, if you want a somewhat new Marley experience and you haven't heard Survival then you're in for a real treat.

Very good songs.......2007-01-11

This Cd is very very good, have almost the best songs from Bob and this version is remastered becoming the quality of the song better. If you like reggae music, good songs, Bob Marley and sound with Hi quality, Survival is a good choice. All the Best and Jah Rastafari!!!

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Classic songs for your party
Ultimate Partry Survival Kit
Excellent music to get up and get moving!

Ultimate Party Survival Kit
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sony Cmg Mkt Group
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Release Date: 1995-11-14

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Customer Reviews:

Classic songs for your party.......2007-01-05

If you are looking for the classic party greats, buy this c.d. I used it for my kids' Halloween party. It was great.

Ultimate Partry Survival Kit.......2006-07-20

Great service. Received my purchase on the third day after ordering. Doesn't get much better than that.

Excellent music to get up and get moving!.......2005-08-14

I bought this cd for my kids, and they love dancing to it. Also, it has all the fun music that they play at weddings.

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True Survival
damn near album
A Great Effort from an American band
Loved my Order
A Classic GFR Record!

Survival
Grand Funk Railroad
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000071WYG
Release Date: 2002-11-19

Tracks:

Country Road
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Comfort Me
Feelin' Alright
I Want Freedom
I Can Feel Him In The Morning
Gimme Shelter
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Jam (Footstompin' Music)
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Album Description

Remastered reissue of their Top Ten-charting album from 1971 includes the hits, 'Feelin' Alright' & 'Gimme Shelter', plus five previously unreleased bonus tracks, 'I Can't Get Along With Society' (2002 Remix), 'Jam (Footstompin' Music)', 'Country Road' (unedited original version), 'All You've Got Is Money' (unedited original version), & 'Feelin' Alright' (unedited original version). Capitol. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

True Survival.......2007-07-11

I'm 48, the last time I owned this album was about 30 years ago. If you can put yourself at a place in time where technology wasn't the same you can listen to the sounds of creativity of this trio that desperately pushed the envelope of their instruments to redefine rock-n-roll. The night I received my CD on the mail I took the trip memory lane, and yes there they were waiting for me... Grand Funk Survival can still make me feel the things that I felt then, think the thoughts that I thought then, and remind me that if you want to keep a "hand picked" collection of rock through the ages, Survival is a must.

damn near album.......2007-06-09

almost as good as i remembered.they were always good back in the day but this is one of those c.ds that just leaves you looking for a peak in their music that never comes.

A Great Effort from an American band.......2006-03-14

There is a lot of different types of music on this album from Americas " Power Trio " of rock. It'all good. One hint of greatness from these guys is how Mel uses his bass as a rythm guitar to fill the gaps in " Gimme Shelter " which I prefer over the Stones version. They do make that song alone in itself sound great / better. This one is another of my ' audio arsenal ' and it should be yours too, especially if you are a GFR fan ( the American Band ). Good listening to you.

Loved my Order.......2005-10-14

I would never hesitate to order again. I was very pleased in the shipping time and the quality of my order. Thanks a million.

A Classic GFR Record!.......2005-08-22

I was probably 12 years old when this LP was originally released. I loved it then, and now with extra tracks, I love it even more.This LP was a slight departure from the "in your face" approach of thier previous recordings. They played this one a bit more thoughtful and melodic, especially side two (on the lp). Songs like "I want Freedom" and "I Can Feel Him In The Morning" give the LP and almost surreal feeling. Of course thier cover of The Rolling Stones "Gimmie Shelter" finishes off the original lp with a bang. But here we have bonus material to give you a different hindsight on that period in the band's development.All in all, I have to say this is one of my favorite GFR albums. So why only 4 stars? Because even as a kid back in the 1970's I felt that "All You Got Is Money" was a horrible song. It should have never made the LP. I can see where Mark Farner might have been concerned with greed at the time, The band was becoming more sucessful with each new release. But where money grubbing hangers-on might have been a concern of Mark Farner at the time, it was not much of a reality for the fans. Think about it...GFR was a "Peoples" band. Mark Farner was a spokesperson for a new generation of young people who were mostly opposed to the mindless slaughter going on in Vietnam, and the abuse of federal and local political power of the estabilshment of the late 60's and early 70's. I don't see how he could think his fans would relate to a song about people who prey on the "well to do". Most of us were far from rich, and had no concept of the notion. The song had no realtion to the generation, or the culture of the fans he was addressing at the time. I admit, he might have had a different concept in mind, but it did not come across well, and did not fit well with the feel of the rest of the LP. It's the only bad song on the record, and IMO, it should have been left off and something else should have been used in it's place. It just does not fit.Otherwise, I have fond memories of this record. I'm glad Capitol finally got around to giving it a shot on CD. And with the bonus tracks, it's even better.

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Good ol' Rock N' Roll
This is Great!!!
What happened?
Great
Amazing

Survival of the Sickest
Saliva
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ASIN: B0002MPPW4
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Customer Reviews:

Good ol' Rock N' Roll.......2007-05-07

I was actually kind of surpised at the mediocre star rating of this album. I will admit that I really enjoyed some of Saliva's earlier stuff, but honestly people, rap-rock is dead. I applaud Saliva for putting out an album of unapologetic rock n' roll, complete with over the top, pretentious, cliched lyrics of sex, drugs, and rock n' roll. No, you will not find deep, introspective, heart-felt lyrics (although, I'm pretty sure F**k all y'all was pretty heart-felt). And there's not a whole lot of really imaginative, diverse song-writing. What there IS, however, is an album's worth of well written, well mixed, well executed, bang-your-head, turn-it-up-to-11, straight ahead hard rock songs. WITH SOLOS! I was stunned to hear how good the solos actually were (from a guitar player's perspective). The guitars just shred.

I don't know when all of a sudden every song had to say something. I'm glad that Saliva felt it was o.k. just to put out an homage to rock music, complete with lyrics celebrating everything that rock embodies (kind of a throwback to the hedonism of 80's rock).

For those of you who are undecided, go into this album not expecting anything. Those expecting the saliva sound of the first two albums will be disappointed. Those expecting the softer sound of the newest album will be disappointed. Those just looking for a good, raunchy rock album will be quite pleased.

This is Great!!!.......2007-03-10

There would have been a time when I would have given this only 4 stars, but since the new Saliva CD came out (Blood Stained Love Story) I realized how great this was and how bad BS Love Story really is!! Anyway, this CD is very good with only a few bad tracks. I really enjoy the hard edged Saliva (not the new mainstream weak crap)!! The whole CD is very good but my favorites are Survival of the Sickest, Carry On, Two Steps Back, and No Hard Feelings. Overall this CD is very good and worth a try for any one who like metal!!

What happened?.......2007-01-24

Sheer disappointment. 'Every Six Seconds' and 'Back into Your System' had such great cuts with great harmonies and you could just totally rock and roll with each song. This, friends, is garbage. I don't know what these guys were thinking when they decided to release this mess. The only standout songs are the title cut and "Rock and Roll Revolution". Pity.

Great.......2006-11-15

The entire album is phenomenal. Yes, the lyrics are pretentious and can be a little annoying if you sit down and analyze them. However, when listening to this album as a whole it is just a true rock n' roll album. Saliva has a unique sound on this album and it rocks...not a bad song on the cd.

Amazing.......2006-04-26

This album is amazing. The first 2 tracks, Rock & Roll Revolution and Bait & Switch will simply blow you away. This is some mean rock and roll. There are hard rockers like the ones just mentioned, as well as Survival of the Sickest, Two Steps Back and I Want You. There are also beautiful slower songs, such as No Regrets Vol. 2, Open Eyes, The Razor's Edge, and No Hard Feelings. The last bonus track, track 14, may even be the best song on the cd, and reminds me of AC/DC a little. In all honesty, I could live without the songs One Night Only and F*** All Y'all, but overall, this cd deserves in excess of 5 stars. I'm not sure why, but for whatever reason it seems like the cd was hardly promoted and never got on the radio much, but it is excellent anyway. I recommend it to anyone who liked the previous Saliva albums, and anyone who likes straight, pure rock and roll.

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Survival of the Fittest
Lil Boosie , Webbie , Foxx , and Trill Fam
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Awsone Fat Whreck Chords punk
Fat is good.
Punk Rock Greatness!
Awesome!!
fat moma

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Release Date: 1996-03-12

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Awsone Fat Whreck Chords punk.......2004-07-10

This is by far the best cd compilation I own, all the bands are from Fat Whreck Chords, and everysong is awsome, I was given this cd by a friend and she didnt want it, but why not man?! this cd kicks ass, NOFX's older years, hi standards awsome, all the bands rule! Lagwagon is awsome to, BUY THIS CD MAN

Fat is good........2003-10-15

Good collection. Remake of "California Dreamin'" not as good as I'd hoped it be (really like the original Momma's and Poppa's) but "Country Roads" just kicks it. Thinking of buying stock in Fat Wreck Chords.

Punk Rock Greatness!.......2002-09-18

If you love melodic punk rock, get this CD! All the songs on this compilation are great! This CD is over 5 years old though, so these songs have been out a while. Chances are you've heard them on the full length CDs from each band on here. There are a few exclusives though. Check out the song "Vincent" by NOFX...probably my all time favorite NOFX song!

Awesome!!.......2002-02-01

Survivial of the Fattest to me is probably THE best of the Fat comps. and is definitely one of the best cd's I've ever bought in my life.

fat moma.......2002-01-21

this cd is a classic! the fat on your rat's shmat's pat.ooby, dooby, shafujuy. i am half ameriacn and half huskan from the land of pilrams and the slaves in whitch we need to free the spanish omletts from their forgein destiny of shagging.please send me a cheesy man for my love

Vol. 76, How To Learn Tunes: A Jazz Musician's Survival Guide (Book & CD Set)

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Hang with the "Big Boys"
Essential Took When It Comes To Learning To Hang...

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Hang with the "Big Boys".......2006-11-18

This book was somehow not what I expected. Having spent a fair bit of money lately to augment my piano chops, I'm reminded of an important point that is easy to forget when my inner "kid in the candy store" takes over. Musical instruction books must do two things to be effective: 1) meet you where you are; and 2) take you where you want to go. Notice that "you" plays a big part in the results.

This book does a great job on the first point. For beginners, it includes charts and recordings of model practice tunes to illustrate concepts that it builds on. For old timers, it catalogs a long list of standards in various ways to make them easier to remember. The title is enough to turn away experts that don't need the book at all.

The second point, taking you where you want to go, is where the book falls short for me. The book does a fine job in coaching the user in how to learn songs, and apply what you learn from one song to mastering other songs. It has drills and exercises to help you master and memorize a large body of material. The ultimate goal of this book is to free the user from fake books so they can go to jam sessions and fly without a net. The author and those whose opinions he values apparently have great disdain for musicians who carry fake books to jam sessions and the author makes it his mission here to spare his readers from such ignominy.

I don't currently need that kind of help. I'd guess that not many people reach that point. I accompany a singer on piano who doesn't care if I use a book or not. In fact, he likes to throw his own fake books at me during gigs to see what we can pull off. My immediate goals are to polish my fills, comping, harmonies, solos, and left hand work. Theory books, lick books, etc. feed that need, not this book.

There is value in what this book does, and I would like to try to impress the big boys one day, but until my repetoire fills out and I need a new challenge, I can see this book taking up space on my "round to it" shelf.

Essential Took When It Comes To Learning To Hang..........2001-12-14

Remember when you walked into your first Jam session (or perhaps you're still yet to) and you were simply baffled how the cats knew just about (if not every) tune thrown at them... and in any key called... and you were thinking, "Jeez, how the heck did they do that ?" Well, this book attempts to answer that question. The answer in a nutshell is that tunes tend to follow forms... certain changes, certain bridges, and tunes with the same changes as other tunes... if you know those forms, and someone calls a tune you don't know, you lean over, and the cat next to you says, "Oh, its just * * changes..." - - The leader counts, and everyone is amazed how you were able to play it on the spot.

If you're already to the point where you understand how to play tunes - - you know your II V progressions, can play Blues, Rhythm Changes, handle a fake book, or are well on your way to it, but find yourself struggling when tunes are called, this book is might be what you need. It will break you free of simply reading chords from the book, and get you seeing where things are going - - at which point, rather than learning one tune at a time, every tune you learn will be like learning a 100 others (of course, if you hang out at the same session long enough, you'll find out that everybody calls the (...) same dozen or so tunes week after week... so maybe you don't have to memorize the basic 100 or so anyway...)

Whatever the case, if you've ever found yourself sweating on a gig or at a session, this book might be just what the doctor ordered - - and even if you're like me, and have the memory retention of a pet rock... it'll still make it easier to follow the written changes when they're thrown at you... definitely an essential learning resource for the aspiring student of Jazz !

Survival
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The followup to "Backstabbers" and "Ship Ahoy"...

Simply amazing

Classic '70s soul

Philly soul at it's peak.....

Not Just Surviving But Thriving!

Survival
The O'Jays
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ASIN: B00004THL9
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Tracks:

Give The People What They Want
Let Me Make Love To You
Survival
Where Did We Go Wrong
Rich Get Richer
How Time Flies
What Am I Waiting For
Never Break Us Up

Album Description

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Customer Reviews:

The followup to "Backstabbers" and "Ship Ahoy"..........2007-05-10

"Survival" was not as strong a selleras either "Backstabbers" or "Ship Ahoy" but it remains both one of the mid-1970s most important R&B albums and a true Philly Soul masterpiece. "Let Me Make Love To You", "What Am I Waiting For" and the affirmative and anthemic "Give The People What They Want" are all good reasons for buying this CD. In short, "Survival" is not as essential as its two predecessors but is still worth having. Eddie Levert, Walter Williams and the late William Powell were at their vocal and creative peak during the '70s and you can hear for yourself why here.

Simply amazing.......2004-11-23

These guys are amazing and back in the 1970's there were few -- if any better -- groups in the world.

This album is stunning. I just picked it up, lapsing into the bad habit of buying greatest hits packages for years, I somehow left this off my O'Jays list -- and I'm a HUGE O'Jays fan (just saw them in concert a couple months ago).

Yes, the blockbuster hits are here, the title track, the amazing socially conscious "Give the People What They Want" and "Let Me Make Love to You."

But what really carries this epic album are the non-hits -- and this is why you should not limit yourself to greatest hits packages.

"Where Did We Go Wrong," Rich Get Richer," "How Time Flies," "What Am I Waiting For," and the sensational "Never Break Us Up" close out the album.

None of these songs were hits and they easily could be. For most groups, these songs would be the pinnacle of their careers. For The O'Jays it's just more brilliant work.

The production -- by legends Gamble and Huff -- is of course flawless and better than anything produced today, by far. The orchestration by MFSB is off the charts.

This album is a mind blower ... incredible.

Classic '70s soul.......2003-04-12

"Survival" is one of three great albums Philadelphia's O'Jays presented during the first of the 1970s, the other two being "Backstabbers" and "Ship Ahoy." For my money, "Survival" is the best of the bunch, a compelling blend of straight-ahead soul and r&b spiced with a strong dash of social commentary.

The title tune provides a great example of the latter. A driving funk approach provides the perfect platform for the group to deliver its gritty vocals, which effectively convey the sense of desperation inside a man "busted, walkin' around broke."

"Rich Get Richer" also provides sentiments the man in the street could relate to -- and still can. One of the best things the O'Jays do throughout the album is tell real, down-to-earth stories, and this tune rises above a diatribe with these great lines: "There's an old friend of mine/He's doin' good, real good, as a matter of fact/He don't know me now/But I can take him way, way, way back." Great stuff.

Like all the great Philly groups, the O'Jays had a way with a ballad and could put tons of genuine emotion into the simplest lyrics. They weren't afraid of romance, but they didn't lapse into sappiness either: check out the straightforward "Let Me Love to You," or the plaintive "What Am I Waiting For," both of which combine well-crafted production with completely convincing and compelling vocals.

One finds a dated element or two in listening to this now 28-year-old album, but these are easily outweighed by the group's pinpoint vocals, flawless arrangements and commitment to a musical concept. Recommended for those who were there and would like to relive it as well as for those coming to it for the first time. The old becomes new again.

Philly soul at it's peak............2002-05-11

What took this classic soul album so long to be released is beyond me, but now that it's out there you need to pick it up if you're a true lover of r&b/soul music like I am. This is the O'Jays at the peak of their powers.

The obvious hits are there, like the title track, "Let Me Make Love To You" and "Give The People What They Want." But it only gets better from there. "Where Did We Go Wrong" and "How Time Flies" are top-of-the-line ballads, while "Never Break Us Up" closes out the album in fine style. This is one of the best Philadelphia International albums in history and is a perfect example of the PI sound. Gamble and Huff were on a major roll......

Great sound and nice reproduction of the original album art round out this re-release very nicely.

Now, if only someone will get ahold of the O'Jays Imperial recordings and release their debut album "Comin' Through"........

Not Just Surviving But Thriving!.......2001-08-14

The re-release of this remastered CD came as a surprise to me, following as it did the remastering of the commonly-acknowledged O'Jays' classics 'Backstabbers' and 'Live In London'. 'Survival'? Remastered and re-released before 'Family Reunion' and 'Ship Ahoy'? What's going on here?

But as even the most-casual listen will tell you, 'Survival' is a fine example of the O'Jays' art.

Track-to-track, I'm even tempted to say it's the most even O'Jays album ever. Maybe it doesn't have the hits and the highs of 'Family Reunion' or 'Backstabbers', but it doesn't have their lows, either.

Rolling, rumbling funk, steaming love man pleas, social commentary and tender, lilting (but not diabetes-inducing) ballads--it's all here. And all graced with Gamble & Huff's formidable skills as arrangers and producers and Eddie LeVert's supple monster of a voice.

For those of you who need a reminder, or an introduction, check "How Time Flies". It is The Great Unknown O'Jays' Classic, and completely typical of the fine music contained within.

Maybe I shouldn't have been so surprised after all...

Average customer rating:

Survival of the Fittest...
Survival of the Funkiest
Survival Of The Fittest
A Back In The Day Jazz-Funk Classic
Rich and Funky!!

Survival of the Fittest
Headhunters
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music

Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music
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Thrust

ASIN: B00005IAWZ
Release Date: 2001-07-16

Tracks:

God Make Me Funky
Mugic
Here And Now
Daffy's Dance
Rima
If You've Got It, You'll Get It

Album Description

Remastered reissue of 1976 album. Packaged in a digipak reproduction of the original artwork.

Album Details

24bit Digitally Remastered with Restored Original Artwork.

Customer Reviews:

Survival of the Fittest..........2007-05-17

I listened to samples of this music on Amazon, and purchased this on 05/11/2007 (got it on 05/15/2007 - fast delivery!). This album is nothing less than outstanding.

The other reviewers' echo my opinion of this work, I just wanted to say that this man (like Miles Davis) was years ahead of his time. I had "Man-Child" by Mr. Hancock, but with that album (as Headhunters), it would have taken me awhile to get my arms around it. Heavy stuff!! Five stars!

Survival of the Funkiest.......2005-08-17

Easily rates as one of the very best jazz/funk albums of all time. The title track "God Make Me Funky" is as funky as it gets. This is Herbie Hancock's "Headhunters", recording their first (and best) record without Herbie or any other keyboard player present, although he did produce it. This allows for more space, in more ways than one...

Without Herbie's full, dense keyboards and synths of this period, there's much more open space, giving a better opportunity to hear the individual players, all of which have phenomenal tone and chops. Paul Jackson's incredibly punchy Fender bass sound and funk technique are second to none. The great Bennie Maupin is excellent as always. Acid funk pioneer Blackbird McKnight is the ultimate electric funk guitarist, playing everything from precision wah-wah rhythms to absolutely insane effects-washed leads. Drums by Mike Clark and all sorts of heavy percussion by Bill Summers are excellent.

And speaking of "space", this is Space Funk at it's best. I mean, it even says "The best Space-Funk album" in big letters on the back cover of this RCA Victor Gold Series reissue!

Highly recommended for fans of the Herbie Hancock Headhunders albums or any of the great Miles Davis electric stuff. Their second album "Straight From The Gate" is not nearly as good, but has a few interesting cuts, and another ridiculously wild guitar solo by Blackbird McKnight.

Survival Of The Fittest.......2004-06-17

This album was one of the first albums in my record collection.The more I listen to this album the more I appreciate it.I am a big fan of what Herbie Hancock was doing at this time,and this is definitely his band minus him.I will admit that this album had to grow on me.I was just getting into Pure Fusion at this time and this album is very deep.

A Back In The Day Jazz-Funk Classic.......2001-08-08

This was the album cut by Herbie Hancock's back-up group soon after the massive unexpected popularity of Herbie's Headhunters LP. It's actually much better than Herbie's own follow-up LP, Thrust. The 1st track, God Made Me Funky, is everything the title promises, with a really great, greasy guitar riff (by Blackbird McKnight) holding it all together. One of the very best jazz-funk cuts of all time. The first & last tracks have vocals, the other 4 are all instrumentals.

Most of these tracks would have fit very comfortably in Herbie's Headhunters LP. One or two are not quite as interesting as the rest, but the highlights (including the aforementioned God Made Me Funky, Daffy's Dance & If You've Got It, You'll Get It) are way worth the price. The sound quality is first class.

If you've been disappointed by more recent Headhunters releases, join the club. This one is the real thing -- accept no substitutes.

Rich and Funky!!.......2001-06-17

In the 70's Hancock was a king. This "Headhunters" band was of a particular mythology. I own this on vinyl. It is an ABSOLUTE TRIP !!! This is something! Headhunters and Thrust had funk. Mwandiishi and Sextant had space. This has space and funk. I swear, when I was in high school in the late 70's (sucking up whatever US releases of Miles I could find) this album scared me! It is sooooo intense, psychadelic and FIRM !!! It wasn't ever "more Herbie". It was seriously KICKIN "first generation" fusion, standing on it's own, at it's best then. I'm still waiting>

P.S. I own the CD release, now, and it sounds fine. Excellent addition to the "Mwandishi" period!!! I mean... REALLY GOOD addition !!

Meditation - A Practical Survival Kit For The '90s: 4 Healing Meditations

Average customer rating:

Absolutely Wonderful!
On track 2 the voice is almost inaudible.

Meditation - A Practical Survival Kit For The '90s: 4 Healing Meditations
Allen Holmquist
Manufacturer: Cmh Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music

Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000010PE
Release Date: 1994-01-05

Tracks:

The 5-Minute Anti-Stress Meditation
The 15-Minute Mind-Cleansing Meditation
The 30-Minute Let-Go Meditation
The New Group Meditation

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Wonderful!.......2002-06-12

The only truly professional meditation CD I've encoutered over the years. The voice of Allen Holmquist is very pleasant and soothing. A very calming, strenghtening, reassuring, revitalizing experience. A real treasure!

On track 2 the voice is almost inaudible........1999-03-16