Hold This Down

Editorial Reviews
From URB Magazine
Despite his namesake, Mr. Complex's flow isn't complicated so much as difficult - his stop 'n' sprint style makes an awkward fit at times. But while his execution can be uneven, Complex's debut full-length, Hold This Down, wisely sticks to the basics: moving music, intelligent rhyme composition and a 52-card deck of styles to shuffle through.

In an unexpected way, Hold This Down actually sounds like it could have come out four years ago, at the start of the underground's come-up - there's an energy and enjoyment infused in the album that feels fresh and new even though Complex has been active for years. The best songs on the album - the powerful "Bomb Threats"; cheery, buoyant "Make Sure That It Counts"; wickedly kinetic "Stupid Dope Fresh" featuring Eridotcom; or somber, sublime "Divine Intervention" - attain a synergy of intellect, emotion and entertainment that's far superior to the mindless bump and grind of chart-topping "hits." Few of Complex's songs may become hip-hop anthems, but they feel better for the soul.

Equally impressive is the production, sounding remarkably consistent though handled by a diverse ensemble of characters including Beyond There ("Bomb Threats"), Darp Malone ("Stupid Dope Fresh"), DJ Spinna ("Underground Up") and even Pharoahe Monch ("Divine Intervention"). The team provides a host of sample-based beauties that are refreshingly analog in today's digital world. Not to say that the album's perfect - it could have stood to drop some songs and lackluster skits. These caveats aside, Mr. Complex's long-awaited debut has largely been worth the delay.

Oliver Wang

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Hold This Down

Hold This Down
The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Moved to tears
  • Nonesuch delivers.Again
  • harmonia in excelsis
  • Our greatest living composer
  • Wonderful CD
 The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective

Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Steve Reich 1965-1995
  2. John Adams: The Dharma at Big Sur/My Father Knew Charles Ives
  3. Naive & Sentimental Music
  4. 25 Years: Retrospective
  5. Century Rolls

ASIN: B00001SID1
Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Lollapalooza
  2. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean
  3. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Toot Nipple
  4. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Dogjam
  5. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Pavane: She's So Fine
  6. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Rag The Bone
  7. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Habanera
  8. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Stubble Crotchet
  9. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Hammer & Chisel
  10. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Alligator Escalator
  11. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Standchen: The Little Serenade
  12. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
  13. Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

  1. Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Tromba Lontana
  2. Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Short Ride In A Fast Machine
  3. Common Tones In Simple Time
  4. El Dorado - Part I. A Dream Of Gold
  5. El Dorado - Part II. Soledades

Tracks:

  1. Harmonielehre - Part I
  2. Harmonielehre - Part II The Anfortas Wound
  3. Harmonielehre - Part III Meister Eckhardt And Quackie
  4. Violin Concerto - Part I
  5. Violin Concerto - Part II Chaconne:
  6. Violin Concerto - Part III Toccare

Tracks:

  1. Chamber Sympony - Mongel Airs
  2. Chamber Sympony - Aria With Walking Bass
  3. Chamber Sympony
  4. Hoodo Zephyr - Tundra
  5. Hoodo Zephyr - Dissappointment Lake
  6. Hoodo Zephyr - Hoodo Zephyr
  7. Gnarly Buttons - The Perilous Shore
  8. Gnarly Buttons - Hoe-Down (Mad Cow)
  9. Gnarly Buttons - Put Your Loving Arms Around Me

Tracks:

  1. Ensemble - I Was Looking At The Ceiling And Then I Saw The Sky
  2. A Sermon On Romance
  3. Consuelo's Dream
  4. Mike's Song About Arresting A Particular Individual
  5. Tiffany's Solo
  6. Song About The On-Site Altercation
  7. Song About The Bad Boys And The News
  8. Your Honor My Client He's A Young Black Man
  9. Leila's Song; Alone (Again Or At Last)
  10. Three Weeks And Still I'm Outta My Mind
  11. Crushed By The Rock I Been Standing On
  12. Dewain's Song Of Liberation And Surprise
  13. !Este Pais! / This Country
  14. One Last Look At The Angel In Your Eyes
  15. Finale

Tracks:

  1. Lollapalooza
  2. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean
  3. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Toot Nipple
  4. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Dogjam
  5. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Pavane: She's So Fine
  6. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Rag The Bone
  7. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Habenera
  8. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Stubble Crotchet
  9. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Hammer & Chisel
  10. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Alligator Escalator
  11. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Standchen: The Little Serenade
  12. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
  13. Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

  1. Harmonium - Negative Love
  2. Harmonium - Becuase I Could Not Stop For Death
  3. Harmonium - Wild Nights
  4. Shaker Loops - Shaking and Trambling
  5. Shaker Loops - Hymning Slews
  6. Shaker Loops - Loops and Verses
  7. Shaker Loops - A Final Shaking

Tracks:

  1. The Chairman Dances - Foxtrot For Orchestra
  2. Grand Pianola Music - First Movement
  3. Grand Pianola Music - Second Movement
  4. Grand Pianola Music - Third Movement: On The Dominant Divide
  5. Fearful Symmetries

Tracks:

  1. Nixon In China - Opening
  2. Nixon In China -
  3. Nixon In China -
  4. Nixon In China - Landing Of The Spirit Of '76
  5. Nixon In China -
  6. Nixon In China -
  7. Nixon In China -
  8. Nixon In China -
  9. Nixon In China - Cheers
  10. Nixon In China -
  11. Nixon In China - Opening
  12. Nixon In China -
  13. Nixon In China -
  14. Nixon In China -
  15. Nixon In China -
  16. Nixon In China -
  17. Nixon In China -
  18. Nixon In China -
  19. Nixon In China -
  20. Nixon In China -
  21. Nixon In China -
  22. Nixon In China -

Tracks:

  1. The Wound-Dresser
  2. Christian Zeal And Activity
  3. Five Songs - Thoreau
  4. Five Songs - Down East
  5. Five Songs - Cradle Song
  6. Five Songs - At The River
  7. Five Songs - Serenity
  8. Eros Piano

Amazon.com

Having earned his composing stripes after the 1960s, John Adams had the pioneering work of Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Terry Riley close at hand as he ventured into his trade. And, while minimalism's historical continuum helps place Adams, he used Reich, Glass, and Riley (among others) only as a starting point. And here's proof: a 10-CD retrospective of nearly all Adams's recorded compositions on Nonesuch Records, the label that also issued Steve Reich 1965-1995 and Kronos Quartet: 25 Years. Adams's Harmonium, a choral work of startling energy and effervescence, appears here in a new recording, as do distillations of both The Death of Klinghoffer and Nixon in China, two path-clearing operas. Over the span of a career covered by Earbox, Adams has returned minimalism to traditional instrumental ensembles as well as to projects that at once advanced a political commentary and took that commentary back to orchestral audiences. And so, in far less time than his predecessors, Adams created works that now play like standard repertoire pieces: The Wound Dresser and Shaker Loops and the Violin Concerto--all of them are here. What these works demonstrate is a fierce creativity on the one hand and perhaps a hunger for commercial advances on the other. Adams may at times be a bustling free thinker, but he sounds ever conscious of what audiences are listening to. As for the works themselves, they remain every bit as daunting as when written.

Some may object to particular selections. I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky, for example, hardly ranks with Adams's best work. But this box isn't a mere best-of; it's an almost-all-of. At times terrifically American--especially in the news-aware operas and their narrative pragmatism--Adams well deserves a major box set, and its coverage is appropriate to his varied, stylistically diverse output. As with any large-scale retrospective, Earbox--which fairly bristles with Adams's new composition, Slonimsky's Earbox--has spots where fans might balk at the quality of the composer's writing. But it's got a fantastic accompanying booklet along with its many hours of inarguably modern and thoroughly listener-friendly music. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Moved to tears.......2004-03-18

Never before in my life was i moved so intensely and directly by classical music. I put the first cd in my player and a few minutes later tears are flowing. I find myself dancing and moving to a rythm i already seem to know. Wow, i just have to share that.

5 out of 5 stars Nonesuch delivers.Again.......2002-11-27

John adams is one of the most popular living composers of"modern" classical music[I believe the cutoff point, though arbitrary is usually WWII}.I came to him late, through my husband. Modersn classical music , I said? What the hell is that?My husband kept playing bits and pieces of adams for me, and more and more i found myself amazed. and swayed. His operas have been groundbreaking{Nixon in China} controversial{Death Of klinghoffer},his compostions sublimely beautiful{shaker Loops or harmonium].HIS STATURE IS WORTHY THEN OF SUCH A MONUMENTAL CAREER SPANNING BOX SET.This 10 disc set[great value, again from NONESUCH}encompasses Adams' entire career,and though there are some misses here{I was looking at the ceiling and then i saw the sky doesnt quite fit},it is still magnificent. the Highlights are ,{for me} the Wound Dresser, Chamber symphony,Violin Concerto, of course, Shaker Loops and Harmonuim are wonderful. The true jewels here are Nixon in China,the Chairman dances and the Death of Klinghoffer,which is simply a masterpiece. The set comes with a wonderful book, which contains essay's by Robert Hurwitz {An Uncommon Man}renaud Machart[John adams as seen from europe} and Essays before an earbox by Adams himself.A Chronology and dicography are included. A wonderful study of an American original,worth the investment, Highly highly recommended

4 out of 5 stars harmonia in excelsis.......2001-11-12

I must agree with Mr. Bartlett, particularly with regard to "Ceiling." It may well be because his Violin Concerto and Harmonielehre are so powerful. 4.5 stars.
Interesting, and likely intentional, is that two names in the extensive liner book fail to mention two great and glaringly obvious precursors: Carl Orff and Raymond Scott. Without "Carmina Burana," there would be no "Harmonium." Orff has his mark all over Adams's gifted and epic compositions. Similarly, though there are glib references to "cartoon music," the polymath engineer/musician Scott is a seminal figure in American music, and casts a large shadow over the witty juxtapositions and sense of play one loves in Adams's work. In all, an excellent career overview.

5 out of 5 stars Our greatest living composer.......2001-07-22

As a composer, I'm staggered that anyone could fail to be gripped by this music.

That anyone can use the words "spoiled, overrated" amazes me. I emphatically disagree with "A music fan"'s review.

I don't think it's "mind-numbing"; I think it's spiritual and exciting. To me it's the most substantial music being created in our times.

I'm really sorry that anyone could fail to enjoy it, and really recommend others to listen for themselves.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful CD.......2000-04-02

This compilation should turn even the most curmudgeonly listerner into a fan. Beautifully recorded, great notes -- and it's a heck of a bargain!
Shakespeare's Songbook, Vols. 1 & 2
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    		Shakespeare's Songbook, Vols. 1 & 2

    Manufacturer: Azica
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Shakespeare's Songbook
    2. Songs and Dances from Shakespeare
    3. Shakespeare Songs
    4. Shakespeare's Musick (Songs & Dances from Shakespeare's Plays) / Pickett, Musicians of the Globe
    5. William Shakespeare's Hamlet (Two-Disc Special Edition)

    ASIN: B0002IQL08
    Release Date: 2004-07-06

    Tracks:

    1. Ah Robin (Round)
    2. And Let Me The Cannikin Clink
    3. And Will He Not Come Again
    4. Be Merry, Be Merry
    5. Black Spirits
    6. Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind
    7. Bonny Sweet Robin
    8. But Shall I Go Mourn
    9. Can'st Thou Not Hit It
    10. Come Away
    11. Come Away, Hecate
    12. Come Live With Me
    13. Come O'er The Burn
    14. Come Thou Monarch (Version 2)(Round)
    15. Come Unto These Yellow Sands
    16. A Cup Of Wine
    17. Farewell, Dear Heart
    18. Fathers That Wear Rags
    19. Fear No More
    20. Fie On Sinful Fantasy
    21. Fill The Cup (Round)
    22. Flout 'Em And Cout 'Em (Round)
    23. Fools Had Ne'er Less Grace
    24. For I'll Cut My Green Coat
    25. The Friar And The Nun
    26. Full Fathom Five
    27. The George Alow (Version 1)
    28. Get You Hence
    29. The God Of Love
    30. Hark, Hark The Lark
    31. Have I Caught My Heavenly Jewel
    32. Heart's Ease
    33. Hold Thy Peace (Version 2)(Round)
    34. Honor, Riches
    35. I Am Gone Sir
    36. I Loathe The I Did Love
    37. It Was A Lover And His Lass
    38. Jepha
    39. Jog On
    40. Jolly Shepherd (Round)
    41. King Stephen Was A Worthy Peer
    42. Lawn As White
    43. Love, Love, Nothing But Love (Version 2)
    44. The Master, The Swabber (Version 2)
    45. No More Dams
    46. An Old Hare Hoar (Version 1)
    47. O Mistress Mine (Version 1)
    48. Orpheus With His Lute
    49. O Sweet Oliver
    50. Pardon Goddess Of The Night
    51. Roses Their Sharp Spines
    52. Sigh No More, Ladies
    53. Some Men For Sudden Joy (Version 1)
    54. Take, O Take Those Lips
    55. Tell Me, Where Is Fancy Bred
    56. That Sir Which Serves
    57. There Dwelt A Man In Babylon (Version 1)
    58. There Was Three Fools
    59. Three Merry Men (Round)
    60. Tomorrow Is St. Valentine's Day
    61. Under The Greenwood Tree
    62. Up And Down (Round)
    63. Urns And Odours Bring Away
    64. Walsingham
    65. Was This Fair Face
    66. Wedding Is Great Juno's Crown
    67. What Shall He Have (Round)
    68. When Arthur First In Court
    69. When Daffodils Begin To Peer
    70. When Daisies Pied
    71. When Griping Grief
    72. When Icicles Hang By The Wall
    73. When That I Was And A Little Tyne Boy
    74. Where The Bee Sucks
    75. While You Here Do Snoring Lie
    76. Who Is Silvia
    77. Why Let The Strucken Deer
    78. Willow, Willow (Version 1)
    79. Will You Buy Any Tape
    80. The Woosel Cock
    81. You Spotted Snakes

    Tracks:

    1. Awake, Awake
    2. Battle Of Agincourt
    3. Bride's Goodmorrow
    4. Broom
    5. Callino
    6. Carmen's Whitle
    7. Chi Passa
    8. Come Kiss Me, Kate (Round)
    9. Come Thou Monarch (Version 1)
    10. Cup Of Wine (Version 1)
    11. Damon
    12. Daphne
    13. Diana (2 Versions)
    14. Dulcina
    15. Eglamore
    16. Eighty-Eight
    17. Fortune My Foe
    18. George Alow (Version 2)
    19. Glass Doth Run
    20. Goddesses
    21. Go From My Window
    22. Greensleeves (2 Versions)
    23. Guy Of Warwick
    24. Hem Boys (2 Versions)
    25. Hey Ho for A Husband (2 Versions)
    26. Hobbyhorse
    27. Hold Thy Peace (Versions 1 & 3)
    28. Hunt's Up
    29. I Cannot Come Every Day (2 Versions)
    30. In Crete
    31. In Peascod Time
    32. Jack Boy (Round)
    33. King Cophetua
    34. King Lear
    35. King Solomon
    36. Light O Love
    37. Loath To Depart (2 Versions)
    38. Love, Love (Version 1)
    39. Master, Swabber (Version 1)
    40. Mounsier Mingo
    41. Mounsieur's Almaine
    42. My Mind To Me
    43. Nutmegs (Of All The Birds)
    44. Nutmegs (Wooing Of The Baker's Daughter)
    45. O Death (2 Versions)
    46. Old Hare Hoar (Version 2)
    47. O Mistress Mine (Version 2)
    48. O' The Twelfth Day Of December
    49. Oyster Pie
    50. Peg A Ramsey (2 Versions)
    51. Phillida (3 Versions)
    52. Please One
    53. Pyramus
    54. Queen Dido (2 Versions)
    55. Ratcatcher
    56. Rich Jew
    57. Robin Goodfellow
    58. Robin Hood
    59. Rogero
    60. Rowland
    61. Sellenger's Round
    62. Shore's Wife (2 Versions)
    63. Sick, Sick (3 Vesions)
    64. Some Men For Sudden Joy (Round)
    65. There Dwelt A Man (Version 2)
    66. Titus Andronicus
    67. Tom A Bedlam (2 Versions)
    68. Troilus
    69. Troy Town
    70. Wellady
    71. Whenas We Sat In Babylon
    72. Where Is The Life
    73. Whoop
    74. Why Let The Strucken (If Care Do Cause)
    75. Willow, Willow (Version 2)
    76. Will Ye Buy A Fine Dog
    77. With A Fading
    Sounds of the Eighties 80's : The Rockin' Eighties 80's
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      		Sounds of the Eighties 80's : The Rockin' Eighties 80's
      Various Artists Another One Bites The Dust - Queen/Modern Love - David Bowie/Stray Cat Strut - Stray Cats/Middle Of The Road - Pretenders/Walk Of Life - Dire Straits , Didn't Mean To Turn You On - Robert Palmer/The Tide Is High - Blondie/Can't Fight This Feeling - R.E.O. Speedwagon , Shout - Tears For Fears/La Bamba - Los Lobos/Love Shack - B-52's/Legs - ZZ Top/Manic Monday - Bangles/Down Under - Men At Work , and Vacation - Go-Go's/Urgent - Foreigner/Hold Me - Fleetwood Mac/You Belong To The City - Glenn Frey
      Manufacturer: Warner Special Products
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000NPKEK8

      Product Description

      R988-01 (Warner Special Products OPCD-2733) - Sounds of the Eighties: The Rockin' Eighties - Various Artists [1994] All tracks stereo. Another One Bites The Dust - Queen/Modern Love - David Bowie/Stray Cat Strut - Stray Cats/Middle Of The Road - Pretenders/Walk Of Life - Dire Straits/I Didn't Mean To Turn You On - Robert Palmer/The Tide Is High - Blondie/Can't Fight This Feeling - R.E.O. Speedwagon/Shout - Tears For Fears/La Bamba - Los Lobos/Love Shack - B-52's/Legs - ZZ Top/Manic Monday - Bangles/Down Under - Men At Work/Vacation - Go-Go's/Urgent - Foreigner/Hold Me - Fleetwood Mac/You Belong To The City - Glenn Frey
      I'll Cry Tomorrow
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • SUSAN HAYWARD BELTS IT OUT
      		 I'll Cry Tomorrow

      Manufacturer: Film Score Monthly
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Movie ScoresMovie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
      Movie SoundtracksMovie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
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      2. I'll Cry Tomorrow
      3. My Heart Speaks
      4. I Want to Live!
      5. Valley of the Dolls (Special Edition)

      ASIN: B0006SSQ2K
      Release Date: 2005-01-11

      Tracks:

      1. Main Title
      2. Don't Cry/Bye l'Ums
      3. Sing You Sinners - Susan Hayward
      4. David/How Soon/Help
      5. When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along - Susan Hayward
      6. Trance/Mama's Plea
      7. Confused/Pour Me
      8. Transition/Also/Tony
      9. Stood Up/Shattered/Tortured
      10. Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe - Susan Hayward
      11. Ashamed
      12. String Chord/Real Heel
      13. Down Girl/Ashamed
      14. Home Sweet Home/This Is It/Hold It
      15. Light
      16. Fight to Live/Serenity
      17. Burt/End Title
      18. Ashamed/Home Sweet Home [Original Version][*]
      19. AA Medley [*] - Susan Hayward
      20. End Title [Original Version][*]
      21. I'll Cry Tomorrow [Single Version][*] - Johnny Green And His Quartette, Susan Hayward
      22. Vagabond King Waltz/I'm Sitting on Top of the World [*] - Susan Hayward
      23. Starlight Romance/Presently
      24. Waltz Huguette/Bar Mitzvah Rhumba
      25. Source Music Medley: Good Morning/Ropin'/Beautiful Girl/We'll Make Hay
      26. When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along
      27. Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars SUSAN HAYWARD BELTS IT OUT.......2005-03-31

      This CD is a rare treat for Susan Hayward fans - a chance to hear her do her own singing in the film "I'll Cry Tomorrow" based on the story of Lillian Roth, who battled alcoholism in her life. The sound quality is EXCELLENT and the CD includes extensive notes, and even includes unused tracks, such as the vocal efforts of studio vocalist Sandy Ellis, who was originally going to dub for Hayward. Many people are not aware that the real Lillian Roth was disapointed that her own voice tracks were not used for the film. But, Hayward surprised everyone with her surprisingly goodvocal range. The background music is exceptionally fineas well, and is all included here. This CD is a must-have for Susan Hayward fans - and lovers of fine film score music as well.
      Classic Country 1970-1974 (2-CD Set)
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        		Classic Country 1970-1974 (2-CD Set)
        Various Artists Coal Miner's Daughter - Loretta Lynn/I Ain't Never - Mel Tillis/If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - Olivia Newton-John/The Grand Tour - George Jones/Funny Face - Donna Fargo/If We Make It Through December - Merle Haggard/ , For The Good Times - Ray Price/Kiss An Angel Good Mornin' - Charley Pride/Country Sunshine - Dottie West/You've Never Been This Far Before - Conway Twitty , Behind Closed Doors - Charlie Rich/He Loves Me All The Way - Tammy Wynette/I Love - Tom T. Hall/Coat Of Many Colors - Dolly Parton/Do You Remember These - Statler Brothers//I Can Help - Billy Swan/Paper Roses - Marie Osmond , Hello Darlin' - Conway Twitty/We're Gonna Hold On - George Jones And Tammy Wynette/Empty Arms - Sonny James , You're Hot - Jerry Reed The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A. - Donna Fargo/The Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich/Help Me Make It Through The Night - Sammi Smith/When You're Hot , My Woman, My Wife - Marty Robbins Satin Sheets - Jeanne Pruett/Lead Me On - Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty/Delta Dawn - Tanya Tucker/My Woman , and Rose Garden - Lynn Anderson/Sunday Morning Coming Down - Johnny Cash
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000NPKIL8

        Product Description

        R808-04 - Classic Country 1970-1974 - Various Artists [1998] (2-CD set) Coal Miner's Daughter - Loretta Lynn/I Ain't Never - Mel Tillis/If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - Olivia Newton-John/The Grand Tour - George Jones/Funny Face - Donna Fargo/If We Make It Through December - Merle Haggard/For The Good Times - Ray Price/Kiss An Angel Good Mornin' - Charley Pride/Country Sunshine - Dottie West/You've Never Been This Far Before - Conway Twitty/Behind Closed Doors - Charlie Rich/He Loves Me All The Way - Tammy Wynette/I Love - Tom T. Hall/Coat Of Many Colors - Dolly Parton/Do You Remember These - Statler Brothers//I Can Help - Billy Swan/Paper Roses - Marie Osmond/Hello Darlin' - Conway Twitty/We're Gonna Hold On - George Jones And Tammy Wynette/Empty Arms - Sonny James/The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A. - Donna Fargo/The Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich/Help Me Make It Through The Night - Sammi Smith/When You're Hot, You're Hot - Jerry Reed/Satin Sheets - Jeanne Pruett/Lead Me On - Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty/Delta Dawn - Tanya Tucker/My Woman, My Woman, My Wife - Marty Robbins/Rose Garden - Lynn Anderson/Sunday Morning Coming Down - Johnny Cash
        Hold This Down
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • classic
        • Underground Heat
        • This is the Real
        • underground up
        		 Hold This Down
        Mr. Complex
        Manufacturer: 7 Heads
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        AmbientAmbient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        ElectronicaElectronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
        Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B00005QCPY
        Release Date: 2001-10-16

        Tracks:

        1. Definition Of Complex
        2. Bomb Threats
        3. Desire
        4. Everybody Everywhere
        5. Underground Up
        6. Do You Kno My Mans And Em
        7. Rhapsody
        8. Put Your Head By The Speaker
        9. The Day Your Ass Got Ignited
        10. People Don't Kno
        11. Make Sure That It Counts
        12. Stupid Dope Fresh
        13. Accumulation
        14. Ima Kill It
        15. Divine Intervention
        16. Stabbin You (Live)

        Product Description

        1. Definition of Complex (1:44)
        2. Bomb Threats (4:12)
        3. Desire (3:37)
        4. Everybody Everywhere (3:50)
        5. Underground Up (4:00)
        6. Do You Know My Mans and 'Em (1:20)
        7. Rhapsody (3:59)
        8. Put Your Head by the Speaker (1:09)
        9. Day Your Ass Got Knitted (3:48)
        10. People Don't Know (4:27)
        11. Make Sure That It Counts (4:30)
        12. Stupid Dope Fresh (3:34)
        13. Accumulation (4:03)
        14. Ima Kill It (3:00)
        15. Divine Intervention (3:48)
        16. Stabbin You (Live from Belgium) (3:43)


        Format: CD

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars classic.......2004-08-13

        mr complex is classic underground rap, this album proves this. underground up is my favorite song, classic rap, top beat, and great skills on the mic. he is so original, a pity he is unheard of by most. if u get the chance to cop this, then make sure u do indeed, coz your missing out big time.

        5 out of 5 stars Underground Heat.......2004-07-02

        This album was off the hook! Every track is crazy. This cat needs more blaze. Definitely one of the illest albums from the underground. You want some real music? Then cop the album!!!!!!!!

        5 out of 5 stars This is the Real.......2004-07-02

        This album was off the hook! Every track is crazy. This cat knows rhyme. Crazy stuff. You want some real music? Then cop the album!!!!!!!!

        4 out of 5 stars underground up.......2002-08-06

        mr complex represents the underground no doubt. he's got bumpin beats, twistin drums and a lyrical style all of his own, definately mos complex. joints like 'everybody, everywhere, 'underground up' and that one with shabaam saahdiq are crazy fresh. this cat is definately original. only two qualms i have with this album. some of the hooks (eg on 'rhapsody' the 'the day your ... got ignited') sound a bit too forced. secondly, the album is pretty short, only ten actual tracks, though i think the cd has three more (which vinyl heads can find on the 'complex catalogue' lp.) all in all though a dope album keeping underground alive in the '02.
        peace
        Symphony for the Stars: The Beatles
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • horrible
        • The best ever symphonic collection of the Fab Four ever!
        		 Symphony for the Stars: The Beatles

        Manufacturer: Madacy Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B000000KZV
        Release Date: 1995-09-01

        Tracks:

        1. All You Need Is Love
        2. Hey Jude
        3. Here Comes The Sun
        4. Let It Be
        5. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
        6. Michelle
        7. And I Love Her
        8. The Long And Winding Road
        9. Can't Buy Me Love
        10. Strawberry Fields Forever
        11. I Want To Hold Your Hand
        12. Penny Lane

        Tracks:

        1. Norwegian Wood
        2. I Feel Fine
        3. Something
        4. Lady Madonna
        5. Don't Let Me Down
        6. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
        7. Yes, It Is
        8. She Loves You
        9. Hello, Good-Bye
        10. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
        11. Across The Universe
        12. I Should Have Known Better

        Customer Reviews:

        1 out of 5 stars horrible.......1999-05-23

        The beatles are bad enough on their own, they dont need an orchestra to make them worse.

        5 out of 5 stars The best ever symphonic collection of the Fab Four ever!.......1999-03-21

        The fact you are reading this probably means you are a fan of the Beatles. If you sometimes wish for a collection of orchestral Beatles songs but are unsure of some of the cheap numbers you have heard, well! This set is amazing, the music is rich and full of feeling, a best buy without a doubt. If it were possible I would give it six stars!
        The Complete Psalms of David (Limited Edition) (Box Set)
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		The Complete Psalms of David (Limited Edition) (Box Set)

          Manufacturer: Priory Records UK
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by BoyceAll Works by Boyce | Boyce, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          Howells, HerbertHowells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          Smith, John StaffordSmith, John Stafford | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          HymnsHymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          PsalmsPsalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          Holiday MusicHoliday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
          Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
          Holiday MusicHoliday Music | Box Sets | Stores | Music
          Box SetsBox Sets | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
          Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
          ASIN: B000003WJ3
          Release Date: 1996-10-15
          Early Gospel FEATURING: Swan Silvertone Singers, The Clara Ward Singers, Reverend Gary Davis, Reverend Robert Wilkins, Moving Hall Star Singers, Chambers Brothers, Mississippi John Hurt, Odetta, Staples Singers, The Freedom Singers
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Early Gospel FEATURING: Swan Silvertone Singers, The Clara Ward Singers, Reverend Gary Davis, Reverend Robert Wilkins, Moving Hall Star Singers, Chambers Brothers, Mississippi John Hurt, Odetta, Staples Singers, The Freedom Singers
            Oh Mary Don't You Weep - Swan SILVERTone Singers / Jacob's Ladder - The Clara Ward Singers , Sampson & Delilah - Revrend Gary Davis / Something Got A Hold Of Me - The Clara Ward Singers , Just A Closer Walk With Thee - The Clara Ward Singers / I Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down - Reverend Robert Wilkins , See God's Ark A-Moving - Moving Hall Star Singers / I Got It - Chambers Brothers , Nearer My God To Thee - Mississippi John Hurt / He's Got The Whole World In The Hands - Odetta , I Wish I Had Answered - Staples Singers / Come By Here - The Clara Ward Singers , Since I've Laid My Burden Down - Mississippi John Hurt / I've Been In The Storm So Long - Moving Hall Star Singers , Pray On My Child - Staples Singers / I'm Getting Nearer - The Clara Ward Singers , Bye And Bye I Will See Jesus - Mississippi John Hurt / Feed Me Jesus - Swan Silvertone Sings , and Meetin' Tonight/This Little Light Of Mine - The Clara Ward Singers / We Shall Overcome - The Freedom Singers
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000QRTCXS
            Heart & Soul on Broadway
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              		Heart & Soul on Broadway
              Various Artists
              Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
              ContemporaryContemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B00006WKZ1
              Release Date: 2002-10-29

              Tracks:

              1. Stranger To The Rain - Jennifer Leigh Warren
              2. With So Little To Be Sure Of/Who Could Be Blue? - Norm Lewis
              3. Light Of The World - Tim Cain & Co.
              4. When Daniel Marries - La Chanze
              5. Don't Let It Get You Down - Armelia McQueen
              6. Come To The Supermarket - Loretta Devine
              7. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face/Gigi - Dorian Harewood
              8. 24 Hours Of Lovin' - Avery Sommers
              9. Noah - Obba Babatunde
              10. I Left My Door Open And My Daddy Walked Out - Melba Joyce
              11. If I Could've Been - Lynne Thigpen & Co.
              12. Not A Day Goes By/What Can I Lose? - Billy Porter
              13. Come Down From The Tree - Lilias White
              14. Learning To Let Go - Norm Lewis & Co.
              15. Bonus Track 1 - Unknown

              Soul Music:

              1. Holy Terror
              2. Homeless Nation Da Soundtrack [Explicit Lyrics] [Soundtrack]
              3. How Many Haterz [Explicit Lyrics]
              4. Hustler's Convention [Original recording remastered]
              5. I Don't Care, Vol. 2 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
              6. I Gotta Be Me
              7. Let 'Em Burn [Clean]
              8. Lounge Tribute to Eminem [Explicit Lyrics]
              9. Millenium Ballaz [Explicit Lyrics]
              10. Mindstate [Import]

              Soul Music

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