The Massacre [Explicit Lyrics] [Special Edition]

Editorial Reviews
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50 Cent is now a full two dollars, according to pop culture exchange rates. His sheer influence on music charts, and thugs hearts, changed things. So why then on Massacre is the 'hood drama that one would think he'd want to leave behind even more front-and-center than on Get Rich or Die Tryin'? It's hard to say, but 50's developed a questionable gun fetish here. With firearms plastered all over the liner notes, and throughout most of his lyrics--on "In My Hood" he retorts "…I don't go nowhere without my strap"--apparently his nouveau rich status has only accelerated the number of enemies he's accumulated. On "I'm Supposed to Die Tonight" he even awkwardly forecasts Notorious B.I.G.-like, Tupac-ian rap game death scenarios. "Piggy Bank," a virtual diss fest further cements his "How to Rob" persona as Nas and Fat Joe get the lyrical smack down; so does A-list actor Vivica Fox ("Get In My Car") for even daring to consider their rendezvous to be anything more than a fling. Despite beat contributions from Aftermath hombres (Eminem, Dr. Dre), some of the better beats come courtesy of lesser-known beatsmiths like Disco D ("Ski Mask Way") and the always consistent Hi-Tek, whose "Ryder Music" is a sick concoction of keys and haunting vocals. At 22 tracks (with no inane interludes), it's worth the loot, but it doesn't cover up 50's artistic regression since Get Rich. --Dalton Higgins

The Massacre,50 Cent,Aftermath,East Coast Rap,Gangsta Rap,Hardcore Rap,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop,United States of America

The Massacre [Explicit Lyrics] [Special Edition]

Tracks:

Cmon Cmon The Von Bondies (Rescue Me title song)
Devil Stereophonics
Ill Be Your Man The Black Keys
Bonnie Brae The Twilight Singers
All The Wild Horses Ray LaMontagne
Shine A Light Wolf Parade
Karaoke Soul Tom McRae
Love Is Blindness The Devlins feat. Sharon Corrs
Fell On Bad Days Rubyhorse
Wipe That Smile Off Your Face Our Lady Peace
Open Heart Surgery The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Oh Yeah The Subways
Pussywillow Greg Dulli
Just A Dream Griffin House

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Denis Leary's firefighter series, Rescue Me, is characterized by its delicate balance of brawn and sentiment. This CD, which collects tunes that have appeared in the first three seasons, reflects that balance, careening from the full-on rock & roll of the Von Bondies (their "C'mon C'mon" is the show's theme) and the Subways ("Oh Yeah") to the pensive, rootsy vibe of Ray Lamontagne ("All the Wild Horses") and the Devlins ("Love Is Blindness"). In his informative liner notes, Leary (who coproduces and cowrites the show in addition to starring in it) explains how he and his crew pick the songs they use. He doesn't really talk about how the songs reflect the show's take on masculinity, but the selections speak for themselves: There may be wives, girlfriends, or daughters, but Rescue Me is essentially about men. Which is perfectly fine, though it may explain why those who like to hear female voices once in a while (the Subways' bassist, Charlotte Cooper, does pipe up) are advised to look elsewhere (at one of the L Word soundtracks maybe?). --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Not What I Expected.......2007-07-19

I love the television series RESCUE ME, and I thought this would be the type of mellow, melancholy music heard at the closing of episodes. Instead it was mostly hard rock, and not so pleasing. I gave my copy away.

Doesn't rock.......2007-03-09

Outside of the main title (C'mon, C'mon), this CD is nothing but slow whiny depressing stuff. Was expecting a little more aggressive music. Oh, well, guess that's why IPODs sell great.

Great Mix of Tunes.......2007-01-05

Loved the TV series and always made notes of the music. Now the soundtrack is
out with a superb choice of songs. It's in my car; great traveling music!

Overall, pretty good........2007-01-03

I gotta say, just about every song on this CD is catchy. I loved hearing most of these songs on the show, but getting to hear them in their full length is even better. Whoever picked these tracks has a good ear for what fits with the mood of the show. That said, this is one of those CDs that's good to pick up and play now and again, but can get old pretty fast. Still worth the money though.

One of the best soundtracks ever.......2006-11-10

I love the show, and the soundtrack is just as good. Like the show, the music is a little dark, but great.

Average customer rating:

2.5. The singles and gems are definitely worth buying it used.
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"The Massacre" - What An Appropriate Title!
Will Sell Regardless....
A G-Unit Breakdown

The Massacre
50 Cent
Manufacturer: Aftermath
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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Get Rich Or Die Tryin
The Documentary
The Red Light District
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Encore (Deluxe Edition)

ASIN: B0007P3582
Release Date: 2005-03-03

Tracks:

Intro
In My Hood
This Is 50
I'm Supposed To Die Tonight
Piggy Bank
Gatman And Robin
Candy Shop
Outta Control
Get In My Car
Ski Mask Way
A Baltimore Love Thing
Ryder Music
Disco Inferno
Just A Lil Bit
Gunz Come Out
My Toy Soldier
Position Of Power
Build You Up
God Gave Me Style
So Amazing
I Don't Need 'Em
Hate It Or Love It (G-Unit Remix)

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50 Cent is now a full two dollars, according to pop culture exchange rates. His sheer influence on music charts, and thugs hearts, changed things. So why then on Massacre is the 'hood drama that one would think he'd want to leave behind even more front-and-center than on Get Rich or Die Tryin'? It's hard to say, but 50's developed a questionable gun fetish here. With firearms plastered all over the liner notes, and throughout most of his lyrics--on "In My Hood" he retorts "…I don't go nowhere without my strap"--apparently his nouveau rich status has only accelerated the number of enemies he's accumulated. On "I'm Supposed to Die Tonight" he even awkwardly forecasts Notorious B.I.G.-like, Tupac-ian rap game death scenarios. "Piggy Bank," a virtual diss fest further cements his "How to Rob" persona as Nas and Fat Joe get the lyrical smack down; so does A-list actor Vivica Fox ("Get In My Car") for even daring to consider their rendezvous to be anything more than a fling. Despite beat contributions from Aftermath hombres (Eminem, Dr. Dre), some of the better beats come courtesy of lesser-known beatsmiths like Disco D ("Ski Mask Way") and the always consistent Hi-Tek, whose "Ryder Music" is a sick concoction of keys and haunting vocals. At 22 tracks (with no inane interludes), it's worth the loot, but it doesn't cover up 50's artistic regression since Get Rich. --Dalton Higgins

Co-Conspirators' Greatest Hits

The Eminem Show, Eminem
The Chronic, Dr. Dre
Olivia, Olivia

The Slim Shady LP, Eminem
Hi-Teknology, Hi-Tek
Straight out tha Trunk, Disco D

Customer Reviews:

2.5. The singles and gems are definitely worth buying it used........2007-04-05

I'll be the first to admit, I really cannot stand 50 Cent anymore lol.. but you can't really disregard the fact the man could put out the single of the year five times in one year lol (check that for factual accuracy).

Ryder Music - definitely one of the best rap songs to come out in the last 5 years. Regardless of what you feel is lacking or present in 50 Cent's lyricism, this track is just so smooth it's beautiful.

Then the rest of the average tracks are the singles no less:

Candy Shop

Disco Inferno

Just A Lil Bit

Piggy Bank

Commercial.......2007-03-24

This is the epitemy of pop rap, the thing that is killing hip hop. Now I know what nas means when he says Hip Hop Is Dead. Are you telling me that we should respect or even take seriously this man. He is a discrace to real rappers like the wu tang clan, WC, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Ice Cube, Eazye RIP, and so many more.

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"The Massacre" - What An Appropriate Title!.......2007-03-18

Wow, I can't believe I almost considering buying this over Alicia Keys' sophomore album back when I was younger. Sure, Alicia Keys isn't as radio-friendly, offensive or "gangster" as 50 Cent, but I can easily appreciate the musicality, substance and personality of her music more than this "Pop-(c)rap(-tastic)" offering from 50 Cent. Long story short, "The Massacre", 50 Cent's multi-platinum sophomore album, is essentially a "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'" remake.

Once again, star-studded producers (Scott Storch, Eminem, Dr. Dre, etc.), pounding beats, addictive hooks, typically narrow subject matter (misogyny, materialism, etc.) and 50 Cent's aggressive rapping delivery are back in full force. And just like before, the guests are kept to a minimum, allowing the spotlight to shine (or the darkness to fall) on 50 Cent. There's long-forgotten R&B singer Olivia (pray to God she sees some kind of stardom this year) who is employed as the sexy support hook singer on the dreadful single "Candy Shop", a shameless, Scott Storch-produced slab of sleazy come-ons relating to typical sex fantasies and 50 Cent's physical self (I'm not going in-depth, you should know what I mean); her other appearance on "So Amazing", one of many pieces of worthless filler, is no better; Jamie Foxx completely belittles his own extraordinary singing talents on "Build You Up", a cheesy, literally unbelievable, bulls**t-feeding ladies joint; and rapper Tony Yayo sounds as useless as ever on the lacklustre "My Toy Soldier". Thankfully, he strikes gold with Eminem once again on "Gatman & Robbin", which is much like "Patiently Waiting" (from his debut album) - lacking substance, but lyrically/verbally complex and sonically thrilling, partially because of Eminem's solid, haunting production.

Unfortunately, 50 Cent isn't much better when he's by himself either. Registering the pitiful "Piggy Bank" as a legitimate diss track is insulting in its own self; the Dr. Dre-produced "Outta Control" and the Cool & Dre-co-produced lead single "Disco Inferno" are two misogynistic club cuts that put perfectly functional, appealing beats to complete waste; and practically everything else, especially the Scott Storch-produced, Middle Eastern-inflected third single "Just A Lil' Bit", fails on nearly every level. The only solo track where 50 Cent really shines is the laid-back "Ryder Music", where Hi-Tek's R&B-leaning production works surprisingly well with 50 Cent's more laid-back flow and (partially) substantial lyrics.

In conclusion, 50 Cent and "The Massacre" are essentially and structurally the same - you love it or you hate it. In my case, I choose the latter, hands-down. 1 star!

Best Tracks:
"Gatman & Robbin"
"Ryder Music"
"Hate It Or Love It (G-Unit Remix)"

Will Sell Regardless...........2007-03-15

This album surely has all the gangsta qualilites personified, but fails to meet some basic criteria. The beats seem dumbed down since his debut, "Get Rich or Die Trying" and his lyrical flow seems altered. I think 50's been too caught up with other projects (like all the other G-Unit albums, his major motion picture, his videogame, and the soundtrack for his film).

50 surely did bring back the meaning to the word "gangsta" in 2003 but he seems to be preoccupied or weakend somehow. The Game's "The Documentary", which released about the same time, really blows this one over. But I think they both sold 5 million copies anyway.

Mr. Jackson may or may not realize the considerably low standards of his album, but his next release "Before I Self-Destruct", scheduled for release in summer of 2007, is said to be a sure-fire chart-topper. It will feature appearances by artists such as Eminem (of course), Ludacris, and Jay-Z!

Top songs:
1.) Hate It or Love It (G-Unit Remix)
2.) I'm Supposed to Die Tonight
3.) Just A Lil' Bit
4.) Disco Inferno
5.) I Don't Need Em

A G-Unit Breakdown.......2007-03-07

If you're looking for good Aftermath-produced or G-Unit affiliated music, here's which artists to go to and which to stay far, far away from:

50 Cent-- Go nowhere near The Massacre. You're 5% more likely to suffer a slow, painful death just by touching the case. It is the worst CD you could possibly ever hear. Same thing goes with the movie soundtrack.

Get Rich or Die Tryin (the original) on the other hand, is solid... especially on those bonus tracks (Heaven, Life on the Line, U Not Like Me), Patiently Waiting, 21 Questions, and anything featuring another G-Unit member. PIMP, with its lack of Snoop Dogg (which the music video seemed to promise), High All the Time, Many Men, and Wanksta can kind of get old though.

The thing about 50 Cent these days is that by himself he is no longer any good at all. He needs to be held up by a crutch of some better rapper before he can make good with his own rap. The reason he succeeds so well in his collaborations with The Game in The Documentary and Eminem in The Re-Up is because he has actually GOOD rappers holding him up. He's like the Abbott of the comedians Abbott & Costello now. He has nothing worth contributing without his Costello of some kind to be there for him.

The Game-- As soon as I heard this guy's album and compared it to 50's Massacre, I knew that if G-Unit was going anywhere, this guy would be the one to take it there. And now it turns out he left. Can't blame him when the clique-label's leader is so dumb. Was the most progressive rapper of the crew, and his reason for leaving is probably because of how anti-progressive 50's Massacre was. Has the best, deepest subject matter within his songs, if not the best flow (Although his underground 300 Bars song would automatically crown him king if he did that well all the time on his main albums). As far as the mainstream and not underground CDs go though, I'd give him a 2nd best for flow of the G-Unit crew.

His Documentary album has been called the third Chronic, and has the best of Dre's beats you'll find on any G-Unit CD. Criticisms are that he name-drops Dre & NWA a bit too much, but overall, I think it's not that big of a deal. He's a big hip-hop history fan, and he's still a little starstruck over the chance of being able to work with Dre. Given a very brief profile of the rapper, he fits into an uncomfartable stereotype, (average-looking rapper from Compton who's been shot a few times), but he immediately carves a personality of his own in the Doctor's Advocate and his even better The Documentary.

Young Buck-- I'd say probably the best G-Unit member still in G-Unit. This guy has the best flow, as far as mainstream CDs are concerned. He also seems to be the 2nd-most concerned about the world (a.k.a. 'progressive'), with references to the Illuminati amongst other secret organizations. I like this guy the best of the remaining G-Unit. 2nd best comes sort of close to him, but still doesn't match Buck's raw skills.

Lloyd Banks-- This guy is second best. His flow skills somewhat tie for 2nd place with The Game's, or at least land in that area. He, Buck, and The Game are my top three for G-Unit (even though The Game's not G-Unit anymore). Anybody else you can probably pass up. I'll go over them real quick just to make sure you know who the others are beforehand.

Tony Yayo-- The one male member who is worse than 50 Cent. In the G-Unit CD, they always shouted 'Free Yayo!' and now he is free. The G-Unit had done a terrible thing by campaigning for his release. His is of no benefit whatsoever to them. He might even be responsible for the gradual dumbening of 50's style & outlook on life.

Joe-- The kind of R&B star you'd expect to sing chorus or backup on an Outkast track, mixed with a bit of R. Kelley and a very small splash of Stevie W. He's not bad I guess. I hated him completely on 'Wanna Get to Know You' of the G-Unit CD, but would definitely still listen to his 'Ride Wit U' track off his own solo album.

Olivia-- Pssh, are you dumb? No. She's partially responsible for Candy Shop. That should be reason enough to hate her full-on and never turn back. She kind of can't sing either. Bad move to make an R&B CD without being able to sing, I think.

Lil' Scrappy-- This is the same Lil' Scrappy you heard on Lil' Jon's "What U Gon Do?" track. He's pretty good. Decent at least. Definitely not as decent as 50 Cent's original Get Rich or Die Tryin, but decent. He's got a good enough style though that places him above everyone else still in G-Unit, excluding Lloyd Banks and Young Buck, but including 50 Cent by himself.

I think that's everybody. So... now you know all about G-Unit, and who's good and who's not. If you HAVE to buy G-Unit, now you know who to avoid and who to embrace. If you plan on buying the original Get Rich or Die Tryin, I suggest you don't. Burn it, or have a friend burn it for you. 50 doesn't need the money right now or ever again. If you decide not to buy G-Unit, then more power to you. The Game is actually now sort of the anti-G-Unit since he left, because, you know, the majority of their members still suck.

I'd suggest Mos Def's Black on Both Sides instead of any of this stuff though... even if you were planning on buying G-Unit. That's probably the best hip-hop album I've ever heard, or will hear.

Tepid Peppermint Wonderland: A Retrospective

Average customer rating:

Whew!
good mix of everything
Anything but Tepid!!!
GOD ANTON!
Hard to describe and thats how it should be

Tepid Peppermint Wonderland: A Retrospective
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Manufacturer: Tee Pee Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Shoegazing | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00065U036
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

All Around You (Intro)
Who?
When Jokers Attack
Servo
Open Heart Surgery
If Love Is The Drug
It Girl
Sailor
Straight Up And Down
Anenome
Wisdom
Just For Today
Stars
Vacuum Boots
Prozac Vs. Heroin
She's Gone

Tracks:

Nailing Honey To The Bee
That Girl Suicide
Nevertheless
Evergreen
Starcleaner
Let Me Stand Next To Your Flower (Live)
Hide And Seek (Live)
In My Life
Mary Please
Talk-Action=Shit
Oh Lord
This Is Why You Love Me
Not If You Were The Last Dandy On Earth
Swallowtail (Live)
Feel So Good
Fucker
#1 Hit Jam
Ballad Of Jim Jones
Free And Easy Take 2
Stolen
Mansion In The Sky
Sue

Customer Reviews:

Whew!.......2007-03-08

Right. I bought this after watching Dig! - mainly because the music sounded wicked-cool and the visuals rocked. Impulse purchase, I guess.
For the most part Tepid Peppermint Wonderland is great, the only problem is that there's so much material on the two dics! There's simply no way to listen to this record and go - 'Wow! I'm totally hooked!' and leave it sitting in your CD player for three weeks - just too much going on, I'm afraid. So for now I'm patienly getting to know (and love) this record little by little. Just don't buy this thinking that it's going to instantly make BJM the greatest thing you've ever heard. It takes a bit of time, but it is well worth the effort.

good mix of everything.......2007-02-01

This is a nice, all-encompassing collection of BJM. It includes songs from all the categories of their music, which is more good than bad. BJM has stuff that really lives up to the band's classification as a neo-psychedelic role-model, but also a lot of stuff that would be better described as a predecessor to current trends in contemporary indie rock. That is to say, the latter is more "hard", with chords dominating, rather than any 1960's-style lead electric guitar melody. You will notice that BJM's albums tend to stick closely to one style, and then make the next album, perhaps, completely differently; but since this is a compilation, you will not find this to be the case here.

Overall, it's a pretty good introduction to The Brian Jonestown Massacre, although it does have some faults. The organization of the songs could have been better, considering they had two whole CD's to mess with (i.e., could have lined up the songs more "logically"). However, you WILL find any super-great song that you might have heard (from which you presumably decided to research BJM because you liked the style) on the album.

Anything but Tepid!!!.......2007-01-19

I have loved The Brian Jonestown Masscre ever since I first saw them play in SF back in the early 90s. This retrospective is an excellent collection of their work dating from the conception of the band in the 90s up until today. Its a collection that can be appreciated by old fans as well as those who are new to the band. As for the music, well its indescribeable. You have to hear to to believe it!

GOD ANTON!.......2006-11-19

The Brian Jonestown Massacre are the best band you've never heard of. I've always liked them from the beginning and have talked to Anton Newcombe after several shows. He is just the most ordinary, coolest guy ever, except don't mess with him because he don't take lip. He's also got a very sensitive side also and just wants everyone to listen to his music and start a sort of peaceful revolution, just like in the 60's when they used to make music that was halfway as good as this. He's like ALL-IN-ONE, just like God. Everything he says is like scripture, especailly that thing about Eric clapton's baby-he sucks!!! LOL. All you people are idiots for not listening to this band becasue you're too busy listening to hip-hop crap. VIVA LA UNDERGROUND!!!
If you just got into Anton because of D!G, you're just a poseur. I heard of them like back in 2003, so there!

Hard to describe and thats how it should be.......2006-11-16

BJM really is amazing. The influences range from the obvious psychodelic 60s bands like the Animals all the way to Cure, The Kinks?, Dave Clarke 5 et al. The CD really sets a mood and if you are inclined to put your fold up chair on the apex of your roof and bring out the party favors of your choice then BJM should be exactly what you are looking for. Oh, and Open Heart Surgery is like one of the best songs I have ever heard.

Average customer rating:

Catchy, Quirky, and Dark!
The Birthday Massacre !!!
amazing!!!
Great Find
excellant

Violet
The Birthday Massacre
Manufacturer: Metropolis Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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So Long, Scarecrow
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ASIN: B000A2H7YA
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

Prologue
Lovers End
Happy Birthday
Horror Show
Violet
Red
Play Dead
Blue
Video Kid
The Dream
Black
Holiday
Nevermind

Customer Reviews:

Catchy, Quirky, and Dark!.......2007-07-25

Wow, this CD probably doesn't even need another review, but I had to chime in. I only just discovered this band, and I've been playing this CD non-stop! Its surprisingly what I might call goth-pop but I mean that in a better way then it sounds. The songs are catchy and infectious yet dark and layered. Just enough rock mixed in. If your a fan of Collide, or Switchblade Symphony you'll likely like this CD too. Check out their video for Blue on their myspace page. Creepy and cool! I'm an instant fan!

The Birthday Massacre !!!.......2007-07-18

I love this band... My Wife and I saw them live at the Culture Room in Ft.Lauderdale Florida and they Rock! Violet is a great album especialy for anyone who likes Industrial Rock, Trance, or Dance Music...
TRACK LIST
1. Prologue
2. Lovers End
3. Happy Birthday
4. Horror Show
5. Violet
6. Red
7. Play Dead
8. Blue
9. Video Kid
10. The Dream
11. Black
12. Holiday
13. Nevermind

amazing!!!.......2007-07-06

their sound is unique, and the new album comes out september 10!!! a must
!!!!!!!!!
no other band out there caters so much to their younger audiences; catch them on tour this season!!

Great Find.......2007-05-13

A friend sent me a video for "Happy Birthday" for my birthday, what a gift...This album is great from start to finish. Violet is still in my CD player over a month after my first listen, I can't get enough. I can't wait for their new album in August and the re-release of "Nothing and Nowhere" June 2nd!!!!

excellant.......2007-05-10

When I heard them I was blown away, I enjoy listening to their music over and over and not get tired of listening to them , her vocals are wonderful, I can't wait till their next album..I recommmend you buy the cd you won't be dissapointed that a fact..

Average customer rating:

TBM will go FAR!!!!!
They have found the perfect niche

Nothing & Nowhere
The Birthday Massacre
Manufacturer: Metropolis Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000PSJCMY
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

Happy Birthday
Horrow Show
Promise Me
Under the Stairs
To Die For
Video Kid
Over
Broken
The Dream

Album Description

A captivating hybrid of 80s electronica and aggressive guitars, curiously fused with a cinematic quality of melodic progressions. Their 2005 debut, "Violet" catapulted them into the hearts of not only electronic but rock fans as well. While the band works on their next album for late 2007, Metropolis is re-releasing this out-of-print, self-released 2002 record, featuring early versions of the popular tracks "Happy Birthday", "Horror Show", "Video Kid", "The Dream", and five unavailable since the band's release went out of print.

Customer Reviews:

TBM will go FAR!!!!! .......2007-07-30

the birthday massacre is not a band that has become "mainstream", at least not yet. and in a way this is very surprising because the talent is undeniable, and their sound so effortlessly unique that few bands are able to succeed at this, especially on their first try. most people aware of TBM know them through their album "violet," especially since THIS nothing and nowhere was out of print for quite a while, until its recent re-release. there are 4 tracks here already present on "violet," [[happy birthday, horrow show, video kid, & the dream]] although owning both albums is definitely NOT "a waste." the tracks that appear again on violet have a different sound, and sometimes sound more "polished" as in the case of "happy birthday." howevever, personally if i must choose between one of the versions of "the dream", i'd say i prefer the one here on Nothing and nowhere. the other tracks [[promise me, under the stairs, to die for, over, and broken]] are pure genius, and pure proof of TBM's ability to mix their sound amazingly well. TBM has often said themselves that they do not like to label their sound, and they are proud to have such a wide variety of fans, from goth to rock to techno/dance fans. i personally found "to die for" to be simply addictive and played it a few days straight non-stop. its mellow, dreamy and romantic state made me a bit melancholic, but in a good way. watch for the track "broken" which is an edgier TBM sound not found in any other track in this album. i'd definitely say it's the album's most "hardcore" track, if not of ALL the TBM tracks combined. it definitely epitomizes a cyber-goth club, at least to me!! this album is definitely something worth checking out, if not only to experience one band's talent and ability to mix such different genres.
my personal favs are to die for, promise me, broken, and under the stairs with my ALL-TIME TBM FAVORITE track being "happy birthday", the version on violet however. =) i am super-excited for their new album, "walking with strangers" which will be released on september 10 2007. they are touring as well this season, so be sure to check them out if you can!! they are one of the VERY FEW bands i know that try so hard to make their venues be for all ages [since they are aware that they do have younger fans too] AND which go for ridiculously affordable prices. LONG LIVE THE THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE!!!!! =)

They have found the perfect niche.......2007-07-28

My comments are probably going to be about this band in general, as much as they referring to this album specifically.
First off, this band is simply amazing. They seem to have successully balanced every type of music that I like under the "rock" banner. There is some metal, industrial, 80's new wave melody, female goth. There is plenty of melody here that you can sing along to, but enough aggression to not worry about this being a dance-pop band. Chibi has a nice voice, but she knows how to play to her strengths. She is not one of those opera girls who like to show off, but she is not ultra-depressed either.
This album in particular leans a little more towards the industrial/dance side of the equation than Violet does. For example, there is no song that goes for the throat like "Blue" (but one could make an argument that "Broken" goes in this direction). However, there are lots of strong songs on here that were not on Violet. I would have to say that my favorite somg on here that was not on Violet is "Promise Me". This song has a certain sweetness to the lyrics, even though you could look at them as depressing too.
I wish more bands expanded on this type of sound, but that just shows you how great this band is. Overall, I can't say enough about TBM. Check out a couple full length songs on their my-space page. I think you will either "get it" or not immediately. If you are one of the folks who do, run out and buy Nothing And Nowhere and Violet as soon as possible!

Average customer rating:

Lonely Heart
Massacre
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ASIN: B000OLGCEI
Release Date: 2007-05-22

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Ragged Glory
Strung Out and Timeless
A barely classic country-influenced indie rock album - you'll like it a lot!
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Good, but they should have been resting...

Strung Out in Heaven
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Manufacturer: Tvt
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007O7I
Release Date: 1998-06-23

Tracks:

Going To Hell
Let's Pretend It's Summer
Wasting Away
Jennifer
Got My Eye On You
Nothing To Lose
Love
Maybe Tomorrow
Spun
I've Been Waiting
Dawn
Lantern
Wisdom

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The name "Brian Jonestown Massacre" may seem hokey, but it accurately sums up the band's aesthetic. Their key musical reference point is late Rolling Stones member Brian Jones, and their ramshackle, self-destructive vibe is all too reminiscent of Jim Jones, the Guyana cult overlord who killed himself and his congregation with poisoned vats of Kool-Aid. Strung Out in Heaven, the band's eighth release since 1995, is a retrodelic janglefest of Altamontian proportion. Blending the smarmy, drug-addled sonics of late-'60s Stones with the chime of the Byrds, the hooks of the Animals, and the monochromatic drone of Velvet Underground within their swirl of 12-string guitars, farfisa organs, and jaded vocals, Brian Jonestown Massacre cull some of the most head-spinning moments of '60s rock into a single, unified expression. But unified is the last word you'd use to describe their interband chemistry. Since they formed, they have been through nearly 60 members, and their live shows are as likely to end in a flurry of fists as a transcendent, stupefying jam. Savor them before they self-destruct. --Jon Wiederhorn

Customer Reviews:

Ragged Glory.......2007-06-26

Swirling together such influences as the Velvet Underground, the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, Bob Dylan, the Spacemen 3, the Monkees! and any number of groovy sixties garage bands with a pinch (lyrically) of Charlie Manson?!, "Strung Out In Heaven" is one of the Brian Jonestown Massacre's tastiest albums though not their best. Songs like "Going To Hell", "Let's Pretend It's Summer" and the country flavored "Wasting Away" are like diamonds in the rough. "Jennifer" and "Lantern" are particularly Byrds-jangly. "Got My Eye On You" and "Nothing To Lose" are pure Velvets. I love BJM but must admit that the album's charms weaken after the midway point. Maybe it's just the drugs...

Strung Out and Timeless.......2006-06-04

When I first listened to Strung Out in Heaven I liked it but I considered it my least favourite of the Brian Jonestown Albums. However over the years it has grown like some crazy forrest in my brain. It has the direction and coherence that some previous Brian Jonestown Massacre albums may have been missing. And it is a testament to the genius song writing that a catchy album like this can last. But these songs aren't just catchy pop songs, some of them are just down right beautiful. Yes beautiful, haunting calls through the halls of time.

A barely classic country-influenced indie rock album - you'll like it a lot!.......2006-01-07

The Brian Jonestown Massacre's "Strung Out In Heaven" is a classic, even if it (arguably) lacks the "wow" factor of a Radiohead or U2 album. It's just very well done. It's a great album to play in the background and also with high volume - it flows really well. Anton Newcombe's vocals aren't perfect, but they do fit the band's style well. Every track here is good, and there's even a good amount of great songs ("Going To Hell", "Wasting Away" and "Maybe Tomorrow" are some). It has a relatively good amount of appeal, though it's essentially just for indie rock fans. It also sounds a tad similar to The Verve. The instrumentation is great and the production is also crisp and clear most of the time. It sounds like country-influenced indie garage rock. What makes it "5" stars is that the lyrics are also incredibly interesting and catchy - this is definitely a bonus. It's just very pleasant - chances are you'll really like this album! Highly recommended!

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the entire album!

Underrated On Amazon.......2005-10-31

This record really steams, it's amazing. "jennifer" is worth the purchase price alone."got my eye on you" is outstanding. this anton character is an amazingly underrated song writer! matt hollywood and joel gion also rule my universe. and the guitar riff in "dawn" might be the best sound ever made in music. you judge for yourself but really, really love this record. now it's on to "take it from the man!"

Good, but they should have been resting..........2005-04-26

I think the BJM's music tends to be best experienced in layers, w/ repeated listens. After a few go-rounds I couldn't help thinking though that they sound a little tired on this one (not tired as in lame or unoriginal..just tired tired). But then again...I must not have been paying attention to the album title! Though it seems more like they're strung out in purgatory. One of the songs sounded like the same riff from "Not if You were the Last Dandy on Earth", but then the next time I heard it it sounded more like "Sister Ray" so I couldn't dock them any points for that. Its encouraging, that there's enough chaos in their sound-soup that new things happen when you are listening to something that is technically static. I had read later that this was their major label debut, or something to that effect, and I didn't feel like they had been particularly cheated by the industry with this disk. If you consider all of the strong albums they had released prior to this album, it is understandable that they might be a little played out by the time the industry finally took notice. With that said, it seems intriguing that they would release such a low-key album -- on their big chance, I don't detect a hint of strain in any of the songs. This may seem like a small point, but to my ears most rock bands over the last ten years or so sound like they do little else but strain. Then again maybe the BJM didn't have a choice...

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If you saw Dig!, buy this album with confidence.
lets buy a good album
Take it from the Man = BUY IT FROM THE STORE!
Channeling the ghost of Brian Jones?
wonderful cd

Take It from the Man!
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Manufacturer: Bomp Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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And This Is Our Music

ASIN: B000003JGH
Release Date: 1996-06-10

Tracks:

Vacuum Boots
Who?
Oh Lord
Caress
(David Bowie I Love You) Since I Was Six
Straight Up And Down
Monster
Take It From The Man
B.S.A.
Mary, Please
Monkey Puzzle
Fucker
Dawn
Cabin Fever
In My Life
The Be Song
My Man Syd
Straight Up And Down

Album Description

Recorded virtually live in the studio presents a different facet of the groups style. 18 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

If you saw Dig!, buy this album with confidence........2007-03-21

I heard about these guys from that movie, Dig!, and I didn't know what to expect. Turns out, they're amazing. There's no comparison to the Dandy Warhols, none. Why they thought they were in competition with a hack band with a few hooks is beyond me. These guys are the real deal. If it wasn't for their lead singer making a jerk of himself and screwing up record deals (which is a storyline that you won't understand once you hear the thoughtful lyrics), these guys would be widely known as one of the best bands in the world. They sound like a throwback from the 60's, but slightly updated. The music is varied and intelligent as anything you've heard. I guess The Rolling Stones might be an apt comparison, but there's something more raw about this band. Look, if you were on the fence, just buy this, you won't be disappointed.

lets buy a good album.......2006-08-26

This may be an album you hate, but I doubt it. I came late to the Brian Jonestown Massacre fan-club, but I'm hooked. This album is a must. If you like rock-n-roll you will like this album. It's packed with a motherlode of energy and originality. They (he) takes everything good about 60's rock and roll and tweaks it so well that you forget that there is any kind of "influence". This is some of the most original music you can find. Sorry I'm not more eloquent, this music deserves it. Buy it.

Take it from the Man = BUY IT FROM THE STORE!.......2006-03-24

Anton Newcombe is plain and simply a GOD! The greatest musician in the last 20 years. Buy this album and every other one they have put out. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!!

Channeling the ghost of Brian Jones?.......2005-12-21

So claims Anton Newcombe, brainchild of BJM. I think perhaps Anton is Brian Jones reincarnate. As vividly depicted in the documentary DIG! Anton is one of those rare tortured artists who creates brilliant music and sings of love and freedom, but is incapable of experiencing it himself. Most of the truly legendary music indeed comes from people who struggled with egomania, addiction, self-destructiveness, etc. BJM is instantly associated with early Stones and The Who. Their sound is pure and beyond the grasp of the formula Top 40 commercialization of the recording industry. These early albums are instant classics and timeless. If you want 100% organic rock and roll buy this and other BJM CDs.

wonderful cd.......2005-12-08

this has to be one of my favorites from bjm. i love it. i listen to it all the time. and i highly recomend it to anyone who loves music.

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G-unit 4 life!
50 Cent - The Massacre Special Edition
Moron.
You must be a F***ing r**ard to consider this talentless w**ker a musician !!
Dumbazz

The Massacre
50 Cent
Manufacturer: Aftermath
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AJJNOK
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

Intro
In My Hood
This Is 50
I'm Supposed To Die Tonight
Piggy Bank
Gatman And Robbin
Candy Shop
Outta Control (Remix)
Get In My Car
Ski Mask Way
A Baltimore Love Thing
Ryder Music
Disco Inferno
Just A Lil Bit
Gunz Come Out
My Toy Soldier
Position Of Power
Build You Up
God Gave Me Style
So Amazing
I Don't Need 'Em

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G-unit 4 life!.......2007-07-12

HELP!!!!

Great album!!! I already own the regular one but planning to buy this one for the VIDEOS. Can anyone please tell me if you can put them on an iPod!!!

50 Cent - The Massacre Special Edition.......2006-12-16

This is a great album by 50.
It's FAR different than Power of the dollar & Get rich or die tryin' it's not as good as either one.
But it has some good raps on it.
If you say this album because it's nothing but candy shop & just a lil bit [...], you're dead wrong.
It has alot of street songs also,
I'm supposed to die tonight, piggy bank, in my hood, this is 50, position of power, i don't need 'em, Gunz come out and alot more.

BUY THIS.[...].
The DVD is the shiznit also

01. Intro. 5/5
02. In My Hood. 5/5
03. This Is 50. 5/5
04. I'm supposed to die tonight. 5/5
05. Piggy Bank. 5/5
06. Gatman & Robbin ft. Eminem. 5/5
07. Candy Shop ft. Olivia. 5/5
08. Outta Control Remix ft. Mobb Deep. 5/5
09. Get In My Car. 5/5
10. Ski Mask Way. 5/5
11. A Baltimore Love Thing. 5/5
12. Ryder Music. 5/5
13. Disco Inferno. 5/5
14. Just A Lil' Bit. 5/5
15. Gunz Come Out. 5/5
16. My Toy Soldier ft. Tony Yayo. 5/5
17. Position Of Power. 5/5
18. Build You Up ft. Jamie Foxx. 5/5
19. God Gave Me Style. 5/5
20. So Amazing ft. Olivia. 5/5
21. I Don't Need 'Em. 5/5

Oh yeah and lets not forget
SKI MASK WAY = One of 50's most hardest songs.

As for the DVD

DVD. 5/5

Moron........2006-07-30

This is mindless trash. Anyone who gives this thing more than one star is the laughing stock of my life. How many times can you idiots listen to this fool talk about the same nonsense over and over again?

Is it sinking in yet? HELLO?! KNOCK KNOCK!! Wake up and start supporting talented musicians and kick this piece of trash back to the gutter where he belongs.

Thank God I'm not a teenager anymore. I'd have to kill myself if I had to put up with my peers listeninig to this garbage every day. I feel bad for all those kids out there who appreciate TALENT and are constantly having this tool's music shoved down their throats on a daily basis. Truly.

You must be a F***ing r**ard to consider this talentless w**ker a musician !!.......2006-06-18

God this guy is absolutely pathetic, he's now one of the richest people in music but for doing what? Wearing excessive gold, not having an ounce of talent in his body? for singing in his childish lyrics how much of a bad *ss he is or for getting shot however many times ( which unfortunately didn't kill the b***ard ). The answer is yes; this is why he is rich. It's worrying to know there are enough plain stupid people in this world to actually buy this c**p, just goes to show how much unoriginal land sheep like these people are to just go with the trend and "enjoy" listening to this p**ck.

Like basically every other Hip - Hop artist to exist today, the stuff they write about and get paid millions of dollars for isn't in my opinion music - Some uneducated piece of s**t from a broken home basically talking about how hard there life is and how rich they are now. And when it comes to Hip Hop, the actual music its self is only 50 perCENT of the cra**y package, oh no because not only are these losers showing off in their lyrics, their image and the way they present themselves on TV to them is just as important. It's almost impossible these days to flick through the music channels and not fins some idiot wearing to much gold, baggy clothing leaning up against some flash car with half a dozen women surrounding him because as far as there concerned music is about image when it is anything but that. Music's about meaningful lyrics, proper instruments, i.e. a guitar if any of you hip hop fans know that that is and melody. Posing yes, I agree this c**ks pi**es all over any other musician when it comes to posing, but sadly I don't think any talented musician would really care about that because they can feel comfortable wearing regular clothing as they don't need expensive over the top garments to make themselves feel good as their music can make them feel good enough.

So there we have it my review, I'm sure a lot of you want to kill me for writing this, if so your either a complete r**ard or just scared to face the fact that your one of the sheep in the mindless flock.

Dumbazz.......2006-06-13

What the **** are you talkin about Ladybug? I know a countless number of black people who listen ta 50 Cent. One way or another
50 on top squashed Ja & **** Game. Thiz album iz good 2 best IM SUPPOSED TO DIE TONIGHT & PIGGY BANK.

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BRILLIANT!!!
new psychedelia
Thank God for Anton Newcombe
Fantastic
dysfunctional

Thank God for Mental Illness
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Manufacturer: Bomp Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Bravery Repetition and Noise

ASIN: B000003JGL
Release Date: 1996-10-25

Tracks:

Spanish Bee
IT Girl
13
Ballad Of Jim Jones
Those Memories
Stars
Free And Easy, Take 2
Down
Cause I Love Her
Too Crazy To Care
Talk - Action = Shit
True Love
Sound Of Confusion

Album Description

1996 album, their third collection of absolutely stunning music, 13-odd tracks recorded on a single day for around $17.

Customer Reviews:

BRILLIANT!!!.......2007-06-11

If you claim to be a BJM fan and don't get this, then I guess you miss the whole point...

Your loss... BRILLIANT.

new psychedelia.......2006-06-10

the first time I've seen anything about this band is the day I've seen on TV DIG! (go see it now!), the 7-years long documentary about the controversal relationship between BJM and Dandy Warhols, and in particular between Anton and Dandy's leader and songwriter (I don't even remember his name).
Then I bought this album, and I understood why everybody stay around this guy for a while is totally ipnotized: he's guided by sacred flame of art, his songs are made by the flow the goes through his body and his soul, with no sophistication at all.
I can say BJM is the most powerful example of uncontaminated music in America these days.

Thank God for Anton Newcombe.......2006-06-04

This album shows the genius and brilliant versatility of the Brian Jonestown Massacre! To me this music is incredibly important. It was recorded in 1996 so this is well before any 'rock revival' stuff coming out now. This is honest music that channels the eternal air of beat spirit.
"I walked to New York and back from LA, I lived on a mountain and once by the bay...Living today is just getting so bad, there's a look on your face and it says you've been had."
This music is genius. This band is genius. Do NOT ignore this album! Buy it or just download it for free off their official website.

Fantastic.......2005-08-25

This album is fantastic. It is the album Neil Young and Bob Dylan wished they had written. Anyone who can't appreciate the genius of this music must be sonically challenged.

dysfunctional.......2005-05-17

but they beleive in the truth. take it from the man!

excellent. excellent.. excellent...... feel the vibe.

-awedefile

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