Whatever [Explicit Lyrics] [Original recording remastered]

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. Free World

3. Killa Instinct

4. Whatever

5. Chess Up

6. No Mercy

7. Who Am I?

8. Never Say Die

9. I Wanna Be a G

10. Playa Haters

11. I Like It

12. Who's Gonna Ride

13. Shout Out

14. Terror Dome

Whatever,C Loc,C-Loc Records,Bass Music,Club/Dance,Hip-Hop,Party Rap,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop

Whatever [Explicit Lyrics] [Original recording remastered]

Tracks:

Our Bovine Public
Girls Like Mystery
Men's needs
Moving Pictures
I'm a Realist
Major's Titling Victory
Women's Needs
I've Tried Everything
My Life Flashed Before My Eyes
Be Safe
Ancient History
Shoot the Poets

Album Description

Produced by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos, this debut album from British sensation The Cribs, blasts perfect pop songs with provocative punk power. The melodies are brash and memorable, the hooks undeniable, and the lyrics spiced with intelligence and healthy cynicism.

Album Description

Third album from the brotherly British trio (Ryan, Gary and Ross Jarman), the follow-up to their 2005 breakthrough album The New Fellas. Their past success allowed them the freedom to pick their producer and the band ended up choosing Franz Ferdinand maninman Alex Kapranos, who was on the same musical wavelength and understood what the band wanted to achieve. Features 12 tracks including the first single 'Men's Needs'. Wichita. 2007.

Customer Reviews:

Open ALL the boxes!!!!!.......2007-07-23

I fell upon this gem of band, thanks to an entry on Ben Gibbards "MOG" which urged fellow DCFC fans to go out buy MNWNW. Their sound is definitely unlike any "others" out there. The three brothers produce a combination of rock and indie, think Kaiser Chiefs (who are their friends) with a different lead singer. And don't let the track titles steer you wrong, although the Crib's lyrics have that dry sense of humor/cynicism about them, the songs themselves are made to put you in a good mood. The catchy tune on a long drive.

Not a skipable track, but my favorites are Our Bovine Public, Mens Needs, I'm a REALIST, I've tried everything and the awesome Be Safe, which has the same idea as Radiohead's Fitter Happier.... "These are the days when I hate the world Hate the rich, hate the happy, hate the complacent, the TV watchers, beer drinkers, the satisfied ones. Because I know I can be all of those little hateful things. And then I hate myself for realising that"

Pricelesss. Give the Cribs a try!

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

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This blew me away
Perfectly decent.
A great fresh sound!
Great CD
Catchy

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Manufacturer: Domino
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Release Date: 2006-02-21

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View From The Afternoon, The
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When The Sun Goes Down
From The Ritz To The Rubble
Certain Romance, A

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Hot on the heels of their shock UK No. 1 single "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor", Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not confirms Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys as the UK underground's most proselytizing young preachers of the DIY gospel. Marrying nervy, caffeine-and-cigarettes indie clatter to conversational, pretense-free lyrics and the occasional burst of off-the-cuff eloquence ("No time for Montagues or Capulets/Just banging tunes and DJ sets," proffers "Dancefloor"), it's an instant, pulse-racing hit.

No question, the Monkeys are more sinners than saints. The opening "The View from the Afternoon" predicts a ruckus with a whole lot more grit than the Kaisers can muster, while on the mellow "Riot Van," a tale of underage drinking and cop-baiting culminates in a messy beating in the back of a station wagon. Look beyond the Arctics' bristly, laddish exterior, however, because it's actually affairs of the heart that comprise this album's secret core: see the sweaty-palmed "Dancing Shoes," bearing testament to the trial of nerves that is pulling in a suburban indie nightclub, or "Mardy Bum"--a tribute to a moody girlfriend that, for all its witty barbs ("I've seen your frown and it's like looking down the barrel of a gun"), is tinted with sweet affection. --Louis Pattison

Album Description

Musically, there are bits of The Stone Roses, "What's The Story Morning Glory", and "Nevermind". As catchy as those reference points are, it's the songwriting that has won the band a fiercely dedicated following; a mix of the observational storytelling of Davies and Weller crossed with the harsher documentary eye of Mike Skinner of The Streets and "Ghost Town" era Specials. Two #1 UK singles. Press already lined up with Rolling Stone, Spin, Entertainment Weekly, and Interview, to name a few. Three more US/Canadian tours planned for this year, including headlining Domino's label showcase at SXSW.

Customer Reviews:

This blew me away.......2007-08-03

Fantastic. It is pretty much the only CD I play in my car since I bought it a month ago. This band is genious. The music is so tight. I have never heard anything like this. Lyrics spectacular. I am afraid any followup CDs will only dissapoint. I can't imagine them topping this one. Too bad America hasn't really discovered them ......I LOVE this band.

Perfectly decent........2007-07-17

Not a bad record, but nothing compared to slur-punk contemporaries, The Libertines. I find it funny how often people cite their lyrics as the selling point of the band, so "fresh", "witty" and "insightful." Frankly, I didn't hear anything the Velvet Underground hadn't already said. Let's hope Alex Turner takes up heroin; he might end up half the musician Pete Doherty is.

A great fresh sound!.......2007-07-05

They are not that popular in the US yet, but are huge over in Europe. If you listen to 2 of their songs you will be hooked. Its a new kind of sound and a breath of fresh air from a lot of the crap music now-a-days. I would recommend this CD to anyone who like music!

Great CD.......2007-06-26

This is an excellent catchy CD that rock and rolls pretty well. My favorite tracks are "Red light indicates doors are secure" and "marty bum" Also check out "The Redwalls" first CD "Universal Blues" if you liked this CD.

Catchy.......2007-06-09

If you like big names from the UK, no one's bigger. It doesn't live up to the hype completely, but it's catchy and entertaining. I find myself singing along with it all the time.

Average customer rating:

GOOD POP-ROCK EFFORT
You'd certainly 'wanna' this album
LeAnn's at her best
It Could Have Been Better.
It's Grrrrrrrreat

Whatever We Wanna
LeAnn Rimes
Manufacturer: Wea International
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ASIN: B000FO45Z2
Release Date: 2006-06-26

Tracks:

Satisfied
And It Feels Like
For the First Time
Save Myself
Little More Time
Rumour 'Bout a Revolution
Destructive
Strong
Whatever We Wanna
Everybody's Someone - Brian McFadden, LeAnn Rimes
Headphones
Long Night
This Life
Break Me Down
Some People

Album Description

At 23 years of age and with 37 million album sales under her belt, the high priestess of American pop country swiftly follows up 2005's 'This Woman' with no less than her ninth studio album. On this release Rimes sticks with the middle ground between country and adult contemporary pop she has become famous for and which has helped her shift so many albums. Includes the single 'And It Feels Like'. Warner. 2006.

Album Details

With 37 Million Albums Sold Already by the Age of Just 23, Leann Rimes Writes Another Chapter in a Remarkable Career with the Release of her First Studio Album Since 2003. It's her First Release Since the 2005's "Greatest Hits" Collection which Sold Over ½ Million Copies. This Album is Packed with 15 Tracks, Including the Single "And it Feels Like" and a Duet with Popular UK Singing Group Westlife's Brian Mcfadden Titled "Everybodys Someone".

Customer Reviews:

GOOD POP-ROCK EFFORT.......2007-05-09

[3-1/2 stars] This album is a follow-up to LeAnn Rimes' crossover album, "Twisted Angel." LeAnn Rimes has enjoyed more success commercially overseas as a pop-rock singer than she has in the USA. Consequently, this album has not been released in the US.

Now, back to the album. Firstly, this is not a country album. You can tell that from the first few tracks as the familiar country "twang" has been replaced by rock guitars. Most of the tracks are up-tempo, but there are some slower tracks such as "Strong" and "This Life," the latter of which is more like a ballade. She hasn't completely abandoned her country roots, however, with the tracks, "Save Myself" and "A Little More Time." Her duet with Brian McFadden is one of my favorite tracks on the CD and also has more of a country feel. The album concludes with "Some People," which is also on her "This Woman" album.

While not my favorite genre, LeAnn Rimes does an admirable job on it, and the emotion she puts into these songs proves that she has grown artistically from a young teenager to a grown woman.

If you enjoy LeAnn Rimes and pop rock, you might enjoy this album. However, if you're a country purist, you might want to pass on it.

You'd certainly 'wanna' this album.......2007-04-29

Here comes a new album from LeAnn Rimes. Surprisingly, it is an import from Europe, not released in the USA. Still, listeners and fans on both sides of the Atlantic would certainly 'wanna' this CD as it would give plenty of joy and positive thrills. We know LeAnn Rimes to be a country star, who sometimes goes crossover, like on her "Twisted Angel" album (strangely shunned by critics), which was in the vast majority a pop thing. Then she returned to country with her previous "This Woman", which was to the vast majority a country thing. We know LeAnn Rimes to successfully go between the two styles, playing on both fields.

"Whatever We Wanna" is certainly on the pop field, with practically no country, although some tag it in this category. It again showcases LeAnn Rimes' strong vocal mastery and her songwriters' strong grip at what should be good music. The voice is always strong and good, and we all know that it handles both pop and country with equal power, vibrations and exquisite style. Personally I would single out one track "Headphones", but all the others are equally great. The last track "Some People" is also on her other album ("This Woman"). You will hear the voice telling stories from a powerful woman in "Strong", who leaves us "Satisfied" not "For the First Time", "And It Feels Like" you get "A Little More Time" through your "Headphones" or stereo of "Whatever We Wanna".

Some of you may say that some of this material sounds like much of what is now playing on contemporary country charts. Some may note that this is quite a fresh look on the pop music as known in Europe. Some may even be wondering if this music can be classed at all. Some of you may find little notes connecting songs from this album to other albums of either LeAnn herself or other artists. Well, music is a big melting pot of today, and LeAnn Rimes surely knows her way of cooking some good sort of cake according to her own recipe.

This import is double the price I am regularly prepared to pay for a CD on Amazon, but it is worth every penny or cent, as you would return to it again and again. LeAnn Rimes did her best here to ensure that there are no doubts or frustration with even a single track. What you get is what you'd 'wanna' listen to today because it is amazing music from an amazing artist.

LeAnn's at her best.......2007-03-21

The only bad thing about this album is that it wasn't released in the US. In her most personal album in years, LeAnn and her husband wrote every song on this amazing album with just the right blend of country and pop. These songs speak to us all, they have heart and passion. Destructive is my personal fave. I have been a fan since she was 12 and this album is a must have at all times. Keep it handy and it will help you get through anything life throws at you!

It Could Have Been Better........2007-02-08

There`s A Few Songs In This Album, The Lower My Ranking. Why Mix Country With Screeming Rock`n Roll Tunes ????

It's Grrrrrrrreat.......2007-02-07

This is yet another great cd put out by LeAnn. It is about as good as Blue and This Woman. I very highly recomend this album.

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A timeless work of "audio art"
excellent
excellent solo debut for aimee...
One of Aimee Mann's best!
Fine debut.

Whatever
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ASIN: B000003TBY
Release Date: 1995-12-19

Tracks:

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Fifty Years After The Fair
4th Of July
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Put Me On Top
Stupid Thing
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Jacob Marley's Chain
Mr. Harris
I Could Hurt You Now
I Know There's A Word
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Way Back When

Amazon.com

Mann has retired the 'Til Tuesday moniker, but the elements that made Everything's Different Now (1988) so superb--heartrending songs, baroque pop arrangements and lovely melodies--remains intact. Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

A timeless work of "audio art".......2007-02-20

During the extended avalanche of grunge and rap in the 90's, this CD offered a refuge for those who craved great pop music with melody, harmony, and lyrics with substance. Aimee Mann's "Whatever" is a truly remarkable CD featuring 13 tracks of sonic GOLD!

In my opinion, Amiee Mann spent the 80's climbing to this very high point. Her work with "'til tuesday" managed to improve with each release. The 80's were an outstanding decade for pop and rock, but the "new wave" formula often used (and exploited by early 'til tuesday) had to be tossed aside for Aimee to truly shine. The 90's may have been a huge train wreck for the music industry, but Aimee Mann was shining brighter than ever!

One cannot review this CD without mentioning the production by Jon Brion (Aimee's 'til tuesday band mate). Nothing short of amazing!

I purchased this CD on the very day it was released back in the early 90's. It has since become a timeless work of "audio art", one of the few truly GREAT albums of the era.

-JM

excellent.......2007-01-10

a strong and great album, good melodies, good production; a well written and well sung album.
aimee is a wonderful artist.

excellent solo debut for aimee..........2006-03-05

aimee wrote this album right after disbanding 'til tuesday.
her songs on this cd were supposed to be for a 4th 'til
tuesday album, but the way things went, mann decided to
go solo, and the result is perfect.

One of Aimee Mann's best!.......2005-08-15

Like all Aimee Mann albums, every single song that this one has is a good listen!

Fine debut........2005-05-05

Aimee Mann's debut album, "Whatever", is a quirky collection of off-kilter guitar driven pop-- many of the trademarks in Mann's music are already in place, the sarcastic lyrics, male harmony vocals, and fantastic songwriting are there, but the music is a bit different than we'd see-- there's some pieces that point to the future, but largely, this is an album of jangly indie pop music.

The music excels at its best when Mann manages to coax her saracastic lyric and deadpan vocal into a sort of aggressive, ecstatic delivery ("I Should've Been Known", "Put Me On Top"), or when it clearly points to the feax-folky direction that would be coming in years to come (the brilliantly melancholy "4th of July", "Stupid Thing"). There's a couple misfires on this one as a result (sacchriney pop song "Could've Been Anyone", the conceptually brilliant but lifelessly executed "Jacob Marley's Chain"), although this is all going to be pretty subjective, the music is pleasant enough, some of it just lacks bite.

Its a beginning, and better things are to come-- if you're interested in Mann, don't start here, check one of the more recent albums, but if you've got those, this makes for an interesting listen.

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These guys give Coldplay a run for their money!
Ben Folds Five - Great Piano Based Rock
Excellent Album
One of the best albums of the mid/late nineties, and still great.
Ben Folds Five Is The Best

Whatever and Ever Amen
Ben Folds Five
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Release Date: 1997-03-18

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Fair
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Think of Ben Folds as Billy Joel minus the Tin Pan Alley heritage and armed with a sweet, wry, slacker ethos. In a guitar-free trio setting, the Chapel Hill smart guy pounds the ivories with gusto while singing a tremendous batch of funny ("Kate"), poignant ("Brick," "Evaporated"), pissed-off ("Song for the Dumped"), and hugely refreshing (all 12 tunes here) songs. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

These guys give Coldplay a run for their money!.......2007-06-25

No, that's no joke, ______, why am I comparing Ben Folds to Chris Martin? Chris Martin dosen't stand a _______ chance. Ben Folds Five dosen't use a single real guitar, instead, the piano is the main instrument. Rest Assured, this isn't a _______ pop cd. That's pretty much my best example, and they use jazz than regular rock, but it still sounds like rock music. This is very depressing at times, but this ain't no ________ emo cd. Ben Folds dosen't whine like a little _______. He can actually sing and dosen't have that I-got-kicked-in-the-balls voice. The bass and drums are put into good music, and they sound full for a trio, as that means they use their instruments to the best ways possible, like Primus does.

No, this does not even resemble Primus (no one does, same goes for BFF). Ben Folds really is a _______ good piano player, not as technical, but musically, he has the goods. He plays some sick solos on the piano, never losing melody. THe rest of the band is great too, of course (_____, I can't remember their names), but Ben Folds is the main star, as if I couldn't be more obvious.

With song titles like "song For The DUmped", obviously close minded idiots will call him emo or some other ______ label, but yeah right. That song actually is pretty funny; the only thing Ben Folds cares about is getting his money back that he wasted on his girlfriend (as well as his black t-shirt, whatever the _____ that means). I like Brick, but people need to lay off on the whole Brick thing. I'm glad I never followed hit singles during the early to mid 90's, so don't get mad at me! None of the songs are bad. There's plenty of variety, so don't expect a whole album of swing jazz. Brick and Song For The Dumped together are an example.

They aren't a new BHG, but I think I will give that matter a rest. This is just good music, and anybody who likes music will probally want to give this a try (I mean real music, so ______ off hop-pop fans).
10/10

Ben Folds Five - Great Piano Based Rock.......2007-03-22

I first discovered Ben Folds Five by randomly clicking the channels on my TV remote control late one Saturday night. I think it was a "Soundstage" performance on PBS that I happened across. My clicker stopped on these guys and I ended up watching the whole show. I had no idea who they were, but they certainly grabbed may attention. After doing a little research discovered it was Ben Folds Five and ended up picking up this album. I am certainly glad I did. I honestly think that Ben Folds is one of the great singer / songwriter / piano men of our time. For those of us old enough to remember Elton John and Billy Joel back when they were young inspired songsmiths, Folds will instantly remind you of these artists. Throw in a biting lyrical sarcasm, similar to Warren Zevon and musical / lyrical chops of Joe Jackson and you get Folds perfect mix of music, vocals and lyrics. This album broke the band big time in the US with the hit song "Brick" that got a ton of radio airplay. Not your typical single, "Brick" lyrically deals with the subject of abortion on a very personal level, and is a great song. The rest of the album is also really great. Folds writing can be depressingly serious or hilariously funny. The band's music is all over the place with the piano being the lead instrument throughout. Highlights include "One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces", "Song For The Dumped", "Stevens Last Night In Town", "Battle Of Who Could Care Less", and "Fair". Although I don't think this is Ben's best album, the whole thing is strong and this is a nice place to start if you are looking for outstanding piano based rock.

Excellent Album.......2007-02-28

Overlooked 90's band in my opinion. This what piano rock should be. You listening, Chris Martin?

One of the best albums of the mid/late nineties, and still great........2006-12-13

I discovered BF5 in high school, back when all we had was their self-titled debut album, but within a year of discovering and loving that album, this baby hit the scene. I've always been baffled that "Brick" received so much more airtime than any of these other tracks. It's a great song, but I wouldn't even put it in my top five for this album - it's also rather uncharacteristically melancholy and doesn't represent this mostly upbeat, funny, energetic, innovative, and just plain bop-able collection of power pop / alternative gems. Clever lyrics throughout and some really great melodic music-writing, bound up in some impressive piano-playing & musicianship (while somehow managing to maintain a slacker-garage feel). It sounds contradictory, but that's how he comes off-- Ben Folds has drawn comparisons to Billy Joel, but at times he sounds more like the love-child of Elton John and Weezer, with a little Joe Jackson DNA thrown in. I *loved* this album back in the day. I played one copy to death in high school and have since rediscovered it some 10 years later. And I'll tell you what - I still love this album. I'm amazed what a shelf life it has for me - unlike a lot of the other stuff from back then I find a little prosaic today (Bjork, Fiona Apple, many other albums I'm too embarrased to mention here). Can't give this album enough stars - makes me smile every time I hear it.

Ben Folds Five Is The Best.......2006-07-29

I was at a family reunion a while back and I was playing the piano when my cousin walked up and was Like "Play one of the songs you wrote" (I've been writing music on the piano for four years now) After I finished she was like "Your music sounds alot like the stuff Ben Folds Five does." And I was like " What's Ben Folds Five?" she told me that they were the best band ever. So I checked them out and then I went out and bought all their CDs. This album has a lot of sad songs like Brick, Evaporated, and Song For The Dumped. Brick is just such a sad song. Evaporated is by far the best song on the album. In addition to sad songs there are also just plain awesome songs like One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn faces and Missing the War. THIS CD IS AWESOME. (:

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You'd certainly 'wanna' this album

Whatever We Wanna
LeAnn Rimes
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ASIN: B000FMH9TS
Release Date: 2007-05-01

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For the First Time
Save Myself
Little More Time
Rumour 'Bout a Revolution
Destructive
Strong
Whatever We Wanna
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Break Me Down
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Album Description

Ninth album by the high priestess of American Pop/Country. At 23 years of age and with 37 million album sales under her belt, this is the follow up to her 2005 album, This Woman. Includes the single 'And It Feels Like' plus 'Destructive', 'Strong', 'Satisfied', 'Little More Time', 'Rumor 'Bout A Revolution' and 'Everybody's Someone' (duet with Brian McFadden) . Warner. 2006.

Customer Reviews:

You'd certainly 'wanna' this album.......2007-04-29

Here comes a new album from LeAnn Rimes. Surprisingly, it is an import from Europe, not released in the USA. Still, listeners and fans on both sides of the Atlantic would certainly 'wanna' this CD as it would give plenty of joy and positive thrills. We know LeAnn Rimes to be a country star, who sometimes goes crossover, like on her "Twisted Angel" album (strangely shunned by critics), which was in the vast majority a pop thing. Then she returned to country with her previous "This Woman", which was to the vast majority a country thing. We know LeAnn Rimes to successfully go between the two styles, playing on both fields.

"Whatever We Wanna" is certainly on the pop field, with practically no country, although some tag it in this category. It again showcases LeAnn Rimes' strong vocal mastery and her songwriters' strong grip at what should be good music. The voice is always strong and good, and we all know that it handles both pop and country with equal power, vibrations and exquisite style. Personally I would single out "Headphones" and "Break Me Down", but all the others are equally great. The last track "Some People" is also on her other album ("This Woman"). You will hear the voice telling stories from a powerful woman in "Strong", who leaves us "Satisfied" not "For the First Time", "And It Feels Like" you get "A Little More Time" through your "Headphones" or stereo of "Whatever We Wanna".

Some of you may say that some of this material sounds like much of what is now playing on contemporary country charts. Some may note that this is quite a fresh look on the pop music as known in Europe. Some may even be wondering if this music can be classed at all. Some of you may find little notes connecting songs from this album to other albums of either LeAnn herself or other artists. Well, music is a big melting pot of today, and LeAnn Rimes surely knows her way of cooking some good sort of cake according to her own recipe.

This import is double the price I am regularly prepared to pay for a CD on Amazon, but it is worth every penny or cent, as you would return to it again and again. LeAnn Rimes did her best here to ensure that there are no doubts or frustration with even a single track. What you get is what you'd 'wanna' listen to today because it is amazing music from an amazing artist.

Average customer rating:

Piano pop.
And don't forget to give me back my black t-shirt
Fantastic!
Good CD
A high quality artist

Whatever and Ever Amen
Ben Folds Five
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One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces
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Mitchell Lane
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Air
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Customer Reviews:

Piano pop........2007-04-23

I had heard their song "Air" on the Godzilla soundtrack I had on cassette when I was in elementary school (don't ask me why I owned it). That song was pretty cool but I didn't really start listening to them. I strayed away from them, actually, because a local artist in my area sounds just like them (and I wasn't a fan of that local artist). It wasn't until a few weeks ago when I heard "Song For The Dumped." That hooked me in. After buying this album I was pleased to see the bonus b-sides they included. Like a lounge version of "She Don't Use Jelly" (originally by The Flaming Lips). All in all, very catchy piano pop.

And don't forget to give me back my black t-shirt.......2007-04-10

Ben Folds' major label debut was a near perfect zinger of power-pop, influenced by everyone from Elton John to Todd Rundgren to The Raspberries. Smart and nerdy and deftly walking the tightrope between the two extremes, "Whatever and Ever Amen" was a CD that took the starch out of angsty grunge and depressing emo-pop.

Fold's newly minted celebrity is given a revenge-of-the-nerds bashing in "One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces," as an Elton-styled piano riff floats along under the lyric "if you really want to see me check the papers and the TV/Look who's telling who what to do." Even nastier in the smackdown dept is "Song For The Dumped," where the jilted Folds gives one of the most riotous kiss-offs in pop history. Since the punch line would get my review booted, I won't repeat it here. Just suffice it to say that every geeky guy that got dumped just as you thought you were king of the world will get a good laugh from this particular song.

But Folds also was developing the serious side that eventually blossomed in full on his terrific "Rockin' the Suburbs." "Whatever and Ever Amen" broke through on the strength of "Brick," which chronicled a crushed boyfriend as he takes his pregnant girlfriend to an abortion clinic. The most amazing thing about "Brick" is its utter lack of judgmental tone. It is a classic, and easily one of the best - if not the most unlikely - hit singles of the 90's.

Folds doesn't always hit the bull's-eye, as "Steven's Last Night In Town" and "Cigarette" show. But for most of the original CD's 12 songs, Folds was showing he could put snap into his eclectic brand of pop. As for the bonus material, well, there was a reason they were B-sides. The bands' run through "Video Killed The Radio Star" is pretty good, but The Flaming Lips cover pales after a few listens. Instrumentals and band conversation do not qualify as a "bonus" to me. And if the best you can add is a non-sense take of "Song For the Dumped," then spare me the added material. It's just a distraction from a really great album. Burn yourself the remaster minus the added tracks. You'll enjoy it more.

Fantastic!.......2007-03-10

Ben Folds/Five are one of the few artists (out of tons of genres that I like to listen to) that have risen to the top of the must-have-in-my-library list. This CD is worth more than it costs.

Good CD.......2007-01-11

Well- musical preference is.... just that preference. Purely subjective. I love Ben Folds Five. I'm not going to go into an depth review of this cd though. I say if you haven't heard it find a sample clip somewhere. If you like it buy it, if not don't.

A high quality artist.......2006-08-07

Always heard of them, never familiar with them.

Saw them on soundstage (PBS) and was intrigued. Ben Folds is a Billy Joel but with more of a cutting edge. He is a very real, very high quality artist, pianist, singer and songwriter. The band is great, lots of space between the instruments (just like Cream, J H Experience, Police). The main songs are great and the extras also are interesting.

Besides great piano playing, the bass player is great as well. This is the type of band where you'll want all of their cds b/c they are of high quality. Sounds of the Suburbs is also a great cd.

Ben Folds has a solo/live/piano only album w/his best songs but stick with the recorded versions b/c the bass and drums are vital components of those songs.

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Monroe meets Peggy Lee
Beautiful Voiced Victoria

Whatever Happened to Romance
Victoria Hart
Manufacturer: Sony Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PITZD0
Release Date: 2007-06-30

Tracks:

Whatever Happened To Romance?
Sunny Afternoon
Port In A Storm
This Obsession
Some Day
Chocolates & Strawberries
New Life
Tell Me Something
A Girl Like Me
Two Time Blues
Wonderful
Smooth Talkers
Je M'oublie
Black Coffee
Not My Fault

Album Details

Hart was a "Singing Waitress", Plucked from Obscurity to Serenade Superstars Brad Pitt and George Clooney at an Exclusive A-list Party on Board a Yacht in Cannes. The Immensity of the Media Story Surrounding the Event Catapulted the 18 Year Old Into the Limelight. This Debut Album Boasts Original Compositions, Including the Catchy and Quirky Title Track as Well as a Beautiful Cover of the Popular "Sunny Afternoon". This Edition Includes an Alternate Song and a Bonus Track; Both Do Not Appear on the UK Equivalent Release: "New Life" and "Black Coffee".

Customer Reviews:

Monroe meets Peggy Lee.......2007-08-07

A feel of retro swing, blues, jazz but a modern sound and modern lyrics. Lovely voice. Great to hear original music from an 18-year old debut artist. She will be big.

Beautiful Voiced Victoria.......2007-07-21

This little known singer has a beautiful voice for those times when nice singing is just the thing.

Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

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Fabulous for any Broadway-lover
Top Shelf
TERRIFIC CD'S
Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs
Great Compilation!

Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
Swanee- Al Jolson
When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
My Man- Fanny Brice
Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
Body And Soul- Libby Holman
Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
Night And Day- Fred Astaire
Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
You're The Top- Ethel Merman
Summertime- Anne Brown
September Song- Walter Huston
My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
People- Barbra Streisand
Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
Come Follow The Band
Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

Memory- Betty Buckley
I Am What I Am- George Hearn
Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
With One Look- Glenn Close
On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
Seasons Of Love-
Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway

The Apple Tree (1966 Original Broadway Cast)

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Very good show which I hadn't heard of...
THE APPLE TREE (1966 ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST)
I still remember these songs after 40 years
Really 2.5
Boring material that you forget very easily

The Apple Tree (1966 Original Broadway Cast)
Sheldon Harnick
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Release Date: 1992-11-24

Tracks:

Eden Prelude
Here In Eden
Feelings
Eve
Friends
The Apple Tree (Forbidden Fruit)
Beautiful, Beautiful World
It's A Fish
Go To Sleep, Whatever You Are
What Makes Me Love Him?/Eden Postlude
The Lady Or The Tiger? Prelude/I'll Tell You a Truth/Make Way
Forbidden Love (In Gaul)
The Apple Tree (Reprise)
I've Got What You Want
Tiger, Tiger
Make Way (Reprise)/Which Door/I'll Tell You a Truth (Reprise)
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Oh, To Be A Movie Star
Gorgeous
(Who, Who, Who, Who) Who Is She?
I Know
Wealth
You Are Not Real
Passionella Postlude/Finale

Customer Reviews:

Very good show which I hadn't heard of..........2007-05-13

I was very into theatre in high school and college and thought I was up on most musicals, but had never heard of this show until recently. It's comprised of three short stories which were adapted into the musical format. The first two stories are tied together very well, although the last seems tacked on. But the songs are catchy and it's fairly easy to figure out what's happening simply by listening to the songs. There are two songs which are tied for my favoritism: "It's a Fish" from Adam and Eve and "You Are Not Real" from Passionella. Check it out.

THE APPLE TREE (1966 ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST).......2007-04-10

IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. I WENT TO THE REVIVAL OF THE APPLE TREE ON BROADWAY IN NEW YORK CITY AND LOVED THE SCORE BUT THERE WASN'T A SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE SO I PURCHASED THE ORIGINAL VERSION AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

I still remember these songs after 40 years.......2006-11-05

I saw this show on the stage when it first ran, and have never forgotten it. The key to a good Broadway show is this question: Are you humming the songs when you leave the theatre? In the case of The Apple Tree, the answer is a resounding "Yes." I have been waiting 40 years for this show to be revived, and I have tickets for the revival opening in December at the Roundabout. I hope not to be disappointed, for the trio of Barbara Harris, a very young Alan Alda, and the late Larry Blyden were terrific. The three-part concept can be jarring because just when you're getting into the story, it ends -- but just enjoy the kind of songs they just don't write anymore.

Really 2.5.......2006-07-25

SO this is another show thats actually three one acts. The first "The Diary of Adam and Eve" is the best by far. It has really cute songs and nice plot. Thats the only reason I rounded this up from 2.5 to 3 stars. The rest of the show is nothing great. "Lady and Tiger" is short and boring. And "Passionella" is exactly what it sounds like, a knock off of Cinderella. But hey, its a good show for collectors and "The Diary of Adam and Eve" is nice. Favorite Song: "Its A Fish"

Boring material that you forget very easily.......2006-06-29

According to some reviews, this musical was supposed to be very good and I bought it. Unfortunately, I was quite dissapointed. It's composed of three different tales, the first one referring to the Adam & Eve biblical story. The lyrics here are very silly and tedious. The second tale, "The Lady or the Tiger?" contains songs that are simply awful, probably the worst ever written for a Broadway show. The third story, "Passionella", contains music that does nothing to make things better. The album contains a good informative booklet in English, German, French & Italian (as Sony uses to do)which says that Time magazine defined this show as "three moldy figs". I entirely agree. I would recommend this musical to those suffering from insomnia: it will put them to sleep right away.

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