Live 2

Track Listings

 
1. Kargyraa
2. Dadyr-Todur
3. Samagaltai
4. Orai-la Boldu-La
5. Sagly Xadyn Turu-la Boor
6. The Orphant's Lament
7. Ekki Attar
8. Odugen Taiga
9. Aa-Shuu Dekei-oo
10. Donen-Shilgi

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Huun-Huur-Tu – "sun propeller" – is a Tuvan expression describing the first of the rising sun's rays as they shoot up from behind the mountains down, down there, where the steppe and the mountains meet with the sky.

Limitless steppes, cloud-clad mountains, ancient sun, and thousands and thousands of years of history of nomadic horsemen– these are Tuva. The sounds of the steppe, the cries of the animals, the songs of the birds, the chanting of the spirits – these are Huun-Huur-Tu.

In their latest release, Huun-Huur-Tu Live 1 and Live2, four musicians using traditional Tuvan overtone singing and traditional instruments bring to us the ancient voices of the past.

Recorded live in Russia (April, 2001), Huun-Huur-Tu Live1 and Live 2 capture the magic of the band’s live sound while featuring the most popular songs from the band’s previous studio albums.

Live 2,Huun-Huur-Tu,GreenWave USA
Streisand: Live In Concert (2 CD's)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Another concert album
  • Wrong To Be Profane
  • STREISAND STILL THE BEST!
  • Not the Best of Barbra
  • Streisand: Live in Concert (2 CD's)
Streisand: Live In Concert (2 CD's)
Barbra Streisand
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ASIN: B000JBXXXG
Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

  1. Funny Girl Broadway Overture
  2. Starting Here, Starting Now
  3. Opening Remarks
  4. Down With Love
  5. The Way We Were
  6. Songwriting (Dialogue)
  7. Ma Premiere Chanson
  8. Evergreen
  9. Come Rain Or Come Shine
  10. Funny Girl
  11. Funny Girl
  12. The Music That Makes Me Dance
  13. My Man
  14. People
  15. People

Tracks:

  1. Entr'acte
  2. The Music Of The Night
  3. Jason's Theme
  4. Carefully Taught/Children Will Listen
  5. Unusual Way
  6. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?
  7. Happy Days Are Here Again
  8. (Have I Stayed) Too Long At The Fair?
  9. William Saroyan (Dialogue)
  10. The Time Of Your Life
  11. A Cockeyed Optimist
  12. Somewhere
  13. Somewhere
  14. My Shining Hour
  15. Don't Rain On My Parade
  16. Smile

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There's a reason Barbra Streisand's 2006 tour broke the arena house record in every city it visited, and it's because she's not only a legend but (still) a performer who effortlessly twists intimacy and friendliness and fierceness into a perfect, sturdy braid. This two-disc set, which pulls performances from dates in New York, Washington, D.C., and Fort Lauderdale, will raise its share of goosebumps. For longtime fans, they'll be a reaction to songs Streisand hasn't touched since the '70s and earlier, including "(Have I Stayed) Too Long At the Fair?" and "Unusual Way," from the Broadway musical Nine. For relative newbies, they'll be a response to her between-song patter, which touches with grace, wit, and sincerity on everything from her love for her son to her political leanings to her limitations as songwriter. The voice, of course, enthralls--there it is glowing on "Carefully Taught," one of four songs that have never before appeared on a Streisand recording, and there it is again wrapping luxurious tones all around "Evergreen," one of three songs she shares with Il Divo. Streisand--diva, political dynamo, superstar--still knows how to orchestrate a showstopper. --Tammy La Gorce

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The Barbra Streisand Album


Guilty Pleasures


The Essential Barbra Streisand

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Another concert album.......2007-07-18

I love Barbra and her music. I went to see her concert last year, so I bought this CD set to remind of that moment. While all her albums are a joy to listen to, I found this one to be more of the same. Some of her concert albums from the 1990s are better and more powerful. Her voice is not quite as strong, she does not hold those notes quite as long. Didn't care much for her backup band, Il Divo. Nevertheless, the album is a delight.

5 out of 5 stars Wrong To Be Profane.......2007-07-14

Despite habitually retractable tentative hints of private integrity and partly with a guise of ignorance regarding sacred sexualities in marital contexts, Ms. Streisand has, apparently yearning for ethical integrities of others and herself, completed another celebration of my and her own conceptions. I have neither attended any of her concerts nor, as of yet, watched any record of these from 2006, though I both watched her portral in New York City at the Winter Garden Theater of Ms. Fanny Brice and found most of this 2-CD set comparable to that 2-stars (rated) portrayal; some of the rest is so astonishingly beautiful, particularly the first 4 tracks of CD 2 involving the birthdays of Jason G. and his mother, it makes this set worthy of placement beside some of the music composed by Gustav Mahler, who referred to the deaths of some children musically.

5 out of 5 stars STREISAND STILL THE BEST!.......2007-07-13

Barbara Streisand and Il Divo what more could you ask for! Her best album in years and with Il Divo on numbers like There's A Place For Us it gives you chills. Buy this and you will enjoy it full volume year after year!

3 out of 5 stars Not the Best of Barbra.......2007-07-07

Streisand's lastest CD, *Guilty Pleasures* was a feast of songs she had never sung before, and a reunion with Barry Gibb, who writes for Barbra in a more contemporary way than the Bergmans or Marvin Hamlisch. It is a great CD, and her voice is sublime, aided, of course, by sound technicians. All artists owe their sound engineers their careers though. She and Barry have fun on it--it's fresh and alive. Not so much with the 2006 Concert CD, a recording of the concert tour, replete with IL Divo, a mostly unnecessary addition. They are wooden men with BIG, BORING voices.

From the beginning, Babs sounds tired, hoarse and raspy. I saw her in concert, where she sometimes sounded even worse than this recording. The engineers cleaned it up as well as they could, leaving more than a hint of breathiness and weariness. Fortunately, only about half of the songs are weakly rendered; the other half really are terrific experiences. I have no idea what is going on with her voice that from song to song there could be such differences, but if I were Streisand I would leave the belting behind. It wouldn't hurt for her to warm up before she comes onstage, not as she is giving the concert. For any price, a fan would expect the performer to be well prepared. When she sings a soft ballad, she often soars, and her magic is prominent. It's painful to watch her crumble under the memory of her once youthful voice (and it was only a few years ago that she sounded like a 25 year old songstress). Streisand knows how to play a song for all its worth, but she sometimes tramples it to death. *Don't Rain in My Parade* is just not what it used to be. She hits high notes, but without the characteristic force. And she can hold the notes, or seem to, when she takes little breaks before each song's finale. Her phrasing is impeccable when she is giving it all she has to give, but too often she seems bored. This is not a bad CD, just not as inspired as *The Concert.*

It also has to be said that it seems apparent Streisand is not taking care of her God-given voice, one she herself has said that she takes for granted (unimaginable!!).

The chatter inbetween songs is dull and preachy, and it was exactly the same in every city, except for blabbering about the fattening food she ate all across the US (excluded from the CD, thank the Lord). The fans are really the stars on this CD--they roar constantly, as if they had been starving to see Streisand all their lives. It's an odd treat. The orchestra is incredible, but live, it drowns her out at times (as does IL Divo). This recording does not relfect that though.

If you do not own *The Concert* CD, buy it and skip this one. This CD is for avid, adoration-is-blind Streisand fans only and those keeping track of Streisand's vocal history..

5 out of 5 stars Streisand: Live in Concert (2 CD's).......2007-06-27

Whenever I hear Barbra sing it feels as if I were listening to an angel....The depth of her voice, the feeling she caries in every song she sings makes you fall in love, feel despair, feel hapinness or sadness....She is capable of making you feel the letter of her songs....A true Diva....My only regret is that I will never be able to see her live.....I hope they make a DVD of this concert so I can see her perform live at least on the TV set...
We All Live Together Volume 2
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Greg and Steve
  • Steve and Greg Vol 2
  • We all Live Together Volume 2
  • Great CD
  • Kids want to play OVER AND OVER AND OVER
We All Live Together Volume 2

Manufacturer: Youngheart
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  • WE ALL LIVE TOGETHER VOLUME 2 CD GREG & STEVE

ASIN: B00000AG62
Release Date: 1987-04-11

Tracks:

  1. Good Morning
  2. The Number Rock
  3. Months Of The Year (Eng.)
  4. Months Of The Year (Span.)
  5. Muffin Man
  6. Listen And Move
  7. The World Is A Rainbow
  8. Popcorn
  9. The Boogie Walk
  10. The Freeze
  11. She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain (1)
  12. She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain (2)
  13. Resting

Product Description

Greg & Steve - We All Live Together, CD, Vol. 2Good Morning, The Number Rock, Months of the Year (Eng.), Months of the Year (Span.), Muffin Man, Listen and Move, The World Is a Rainbow, Popcorn, The Boogie Walk, The Freeze, She?ll Be Coming ?Round the Mountain-1, She?ll Be Coming ?Round the Mountain-2, Resting.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Greg and Steve.......2007-05-18

A must for any Primary Elementary Teacher and Substitute. The songs are lively and kids love them. I use them substituting as a reward for being on task and taking a break.

5 out of 5 stars Steve and Greg Vol 2.......2007-05-16

Great CD for young children. I am a kindergarten teacher and we use this CD everyday.

5 out of 5 stars We all Live Together Volume 2.......2006-11-21

Great kids music with lots of lively songs to keep them dancing and interested!

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2005-07-30

My 2 year old loves this CD. We listen to it at home and in the car. She loves to dance to Listen and Move. We like that it teaches the months of the year. Number Rock and The Freeze are great too!

5 out of 5 stars Kids want to play OVER AND OVER AND OVER.......2004-01-11

Preschool children absolutely love

*Listen and move - They tiptoe, run, hop, gallap and laugh their way to some energy release!

* The Number rock - In a circle joining hands and yelling and screaming the numbers. Helps to count and recgonize sequencing. Then we all fall to the ground!

*The Freeze - they just want to keep freezing (We like to freeze in a really goofy position)

*The World is a Rainbow - We have rainbow streamers that children do things with. We ask each child to wave their streamer in a unique way to this song and then everyone copies.
Morelenbaum (2)/Sakamoto: Casa (Tribute to Jobim)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Celestial music -
  • Gentle Magic to Free Your Soul
  • Some of the Best Music ever!
  • jazzman
  • absolutely amazing....
Morelenbaum (2)/Sakamoto: Casa (Tribute to Jobim)
Antonio Carlos Jobim , Ryuichi Sakamoto , and Jaques Morelenbaum
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00006FIBO
Release Date: 2002-08-20

Tracks:

  1. As Praias Desertas
  2. O Amor em Paz
  3. Vivo Sonhando-Dreamer
  4. Inutil Paisagem
  5. Sabia
  6. Chanson pour Michele
  7. Bonita
  8. Fotografia-Photograph
  9. Imagina
  10. Estrada Branca
  11. O Grande Amor
  12. Cancao em modo menor
  13. Tema para Ana
  14. Derradeira Primavera
  15. Esperanca perdida-I Was Just One More For You
  16. Sem Voce Album Version
  17. Samba Da Aviao
  18. Improvisation (Live)

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"Casa" is the Portuguese word for "house." It's also the title of this melodic and moving tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim by the Oscar® and Grammy award-winning pianist-composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, Brazilian cellist Jaques Morelenbaum, and his vocalist wife, Paula. The Morelenbaums, who cofounded Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum, both worked with the maestro, and almost all of the tracks here were recorded in Jobim's Rio home. The CD contains fluid and florid renditions of bossa nova-era classics from the Jobim canon, from "Amor em Paz"--with Jobim's son Paulo on guitar--and "Bonita" to "Vivo Sonhando." It also unveils rare songs like "Chanson pour Michelle," a short and sweet composition written for a soap opera, and a never-before-heard work, "Tema para Ana," an intimate piano/cello duet. Sakamoto's spare and splendid pianisms ring from Jobim's piano. Morelenbaum's singing cello tones complement his wife's angelic Portuguese and English vocals. Together this talented trio--with occasional accompaniment by percussionist Marcos Suzano, guitarist Luiz Brasil, vocalist Ed Motta, and bassist Zeca Assumpçao--beautifully exposes the French influences of Satie, Ravel, and Chopin in Jobim's music. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Celestial music - .......2007-05-07

My Profile: 43 yo - no music qualifications whatsoever-

I got this fine cd last year in my first time in Buenos Aires.. though my trip was for widenning my musical horizons.. what can I said that has not been adequately commented by more knowledable reviewers than I?.. the music is serene, celestial, non-strident...he piano, the cello and that voice!! you know you are prividledged in life to have a chance to comtemplate on this type of beauty... whatever scars we have in the soul and body, take a moment to soothe yourself..

5 out of 5 stars Gentle Magic to Free Your Soul.......2007-03-28

I just love love love this CD. Everything about it is so artfully rendered, it takes my soul away to gently float free in a most beautiful place. Ms. Morelenbaun has a voice that, of all female vocals in the world, is often my most favorite to hear. Virtually no vibrato, just clean and clear exquisite and delicate classic femininity. Mr. Morelenbaum, Mr. Sakamoto and all supporting musicians provide the most sensitively interwoven instrumental skills that there could ever be; they perfectly ride, complement and contribute to the magical musical moment that is always now, in flowing pieces such as these. Of course, the ineffably beautiful heart and soul of the basic songs to start with are indispensible (thank you now and forever, o-most revered JC Jobim!). Honestly, this CD places in my top 10 of all time, especially now, in my more relaxed and gentle mature years... ;)

5 out of 5 stars Some of the Best Music ever!.......2007-02-03

I came by the Morelenbaums by 'A Day in New york'. It was love at first
sound. I checked out to see if anything else was available. I found 'Casa'
and immediately ordered it. It has been in my CD player since I got it.
This from a Classical music buff and a college music degree. This music
defies description (I do like bossa nova and Jobim especially). This group is so together, it sounds like the members know exactly what each
other is thinking. It is all so right that it appears precision and class
like this is not possible. Paula's voice has a simple (without vibrato) beauty that is mesmerizing. The arrangements are exquisite. The Cello and piano never over-do and the whole is something you must hear to believe. I can only add to this - GET IT!!

5 out of 5 stars jazzman.......2007-01-17

Absolutely fabulous renditions of Jobim. Paula's voice is so pure and
gentle, along with Jacques' cello gliding through the sketches. And the
pianist Sakamoto is perfect as well. I just love this cd. I quickly
obtained their other Jobim tribute cd "A Day in New York" (the Japanese
enhanced version with 5 bonus tracks), which is even further proof that
there is a musical heaven on earth. So sophistocated, cool, and gentle.
I eagerly await their next release. 5 million stars.

5 out of 5 stars absolutely amazing...........2006-01-16

So much to say about this wonderful recording. As I write this, there are 27 reviews posted for Casa and not one of them is less than 4 stars, with the vast majority as 5 stars. That speaks volumes in itself. But the quality of the words and the thought behind them is truly a tribute to Jobim. If we were all lucky enough to have him with us now, the words of these reviews would surely either make him smile or bring tears of joy to his eyes. This truly is music that soothes...reflects...and makes us all appreciate either finding it or being introduced to it by someone. Introduce only your best friends to this, those that would appreciate it as much as you and I do.
Live, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • FUN that grows on you . . .
  • You gotta love those boys!
  • This album is great
  • The last reviewer sucks
  • Bad Karaoke
Live, Vol. 2
The Avett Brothers
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ASIN: B00096S2LE
Release Date: 2005-05-17

Tracks:

  1. Pretty Girl From Annapolis
  2. Love Like The Movies
  3. Walking For You4. Do You Love Him
  4. I Killed Sally's Lover
  5. Smoke In Our Lights
  6. A Lot Of Movin'
  7. November Blue
  8. Wanted Man
  9. Old Joe Clark
  10. My Last Song To Jenny
  11. The Traveling Song
  12. Offering
  13. A Gift For Melody Anne
  14. Complainete D'vn
  15. Pretty Girl From Raleigh
  16. Please Pardon Yourself

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars FUN that grows on you . . . .......2007-06-02

This was the first Avett Brothers CD that I heard. I have never seen them live (although I will - in 2 weeks! can't wait!) I admit, there are times on this recording when they are pretty out of tune, and they are more yelling instead of singing. And the sound quality of the last couple songs is pretty bad. BUT, the sheer joy of playing for their fans came across so powerfully, and their raw energy just burst out of my speakers - and I was totally struck down with Avett Brothers fever. I have played this one ALOT. It's not for everyone, but if you want to take a chance on a "punk band with banjoes" give it a listen.

5 out of 5 stars You gotta love those boys!.......2007-03-13

It doesn't get any better than TAB Live, trust me. If you've never seen them perform, you're missing out. Make it happen.

5 out of 5 stars This album is great.......2006-11-16

This is my favorite Avett Brothers record. They are a wonderfully energetic live act, and this is the perfect gift for any youthful, open-minded bluegrass fan.

5 out of 5 stars The last reviewer sucks.......2006-05-09

The Avett Brothers put on one of the best live shows I have ever seen. Don't let your jealousy get the best of you, buddy.

1 out of 5 stars Bad Karaoke.......2006-04-30

It's like paying $15 to listen to karaoke in a bar full of drunks. The picking is good (just like karaoke) but the Avetts insist on opening their mouths and trying to sing (just like drunks at a karaoke bar). One of the brothers even screws his voice up on purpose just to make the bad worse.

If you are in to this stuff, I would recommend that you spend the $15 at the nearest karaoke bar, at least then you get some beer out of it.
1969: Velvet Underground Live, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • it's really lovely
  • Amazing.
  • No collection is complete without it
  • THE BEST Velvets Album
  • If you have the 1st one you must get this...or vice versa
1969: Velvet Underground Live, Vol. 2
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ASIN: B000001FOE
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Ocean
  2. Pale Blue Eyes
  3. Heroin
  4. Some Kinda Love
  5. Over You
  6. Sweet Bonnie Brown/It's Just Too Much
  7. White Light/White Heat
  8. I Can't Stand It
  9. I'll Be Your Mirror

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It's the rarest of live albums whose songs add anything to the majesty of the original studio recordings. This one adds immeasurable data to the Velvet's story. Without 1969: Live we might never have known that they were more than just an art outfit, that they could actually rock with fury. Check out Reed's strumming on "What Goes On" if you want to have your mind blown. None of these staples of the V.U. catalog can be truly known without hearing these fully formed, fleshed-out versions, so for history's sake alone we must treasure this. History's tragedy of course is that we get to hear the excruciatingly light applause--it sounds like there's only 10 people in the room at some points--after each course in ass kicking. They were wrongly under-appreciated in their time, and for this we must all pay forever by playing this record constantly. --Gene Booth

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars it's really lovely.......2006-02-27

This LP in it's original Double-album form was one my favorites of the era (the early seventies being a little sparse and sometimes unoriginal), but when the CD's came out, they split the thing into 2 separate discs. So this one has lots of dreamy, drug induced pop ("pale blue eyes', "I'll be your Mirror') , and some atmospherics ('Ocean')as well as the classics ("Heroin, White Light/White Heat').
Good for fans, good for people who liked their studio stuff, also.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing........2005-01-17

Basically, if you're into the vu, you'll be into them live. There's almost no other way of looking at it. Their live performances are the most innate I've ever heard. So, if you're having some sort of dilemma regarding which live albums to spend your hard earned currency on, here's a suggestion: 1969: The Velvet Underground Live Vol.'s 1 & 2, Live at MKC, and the Quine Tapes. Those are the best live performances I've heard from the band. My personal favorite is the 1969: The VU Live Volume 1, but it's all personal preference.
I suppose I've gone off on a bit of a tangent - forgetting this was a review for 1969 Vol. 2. Well, the album is amazing. You're really doing yourself an injustice by not buying it. Trust me, the technicalities don't need to be described: just buy it, listen to it, and be inspired by it.

5 out of 5 stars No collection is complete without it.......2003-05-09

The version of "Ocean" on this album is mind-blowing. You have to buy the CDs just for that. The rest of the Vol. 2 CD is excellent, as is Vol. 1, but that recording of "Ocean"...oh, it's impossible to do any justice to it here.

5 out of 5 stars THE BEST Velvets Album.......2003-04-30

This is one of the rare cases when volume 2 is better than the first. Of course, it would be best to buy both but if you have to pick one, pick this volume.

This is the album that made me really appreciate the Velvets. I love live music and this album really captures the band as they were meant to be heard -- Jamming, Moody, Rock and Roll. The first 3 songs especially (Ocean, Pale Blue Eyes, and Heroin) have reverberated in my musical memory for a very long time.

A GREAT FIRST VU ALBUM! If you know the Velvets or even just think you might like them, you can't go wrong with these live concerts.

4 out of 5 stars If you have the 1st one you must get this...or vice versa.......2003-04-28

Volume 2 picks up where the first one leaves off, opening with a ten minute version of OCEAN, complete with Crashing waves of cymbals. This also has rare gems you cant find anywhere else like the short but sweet OVER YOU, and the 50's rockabilly, speed freak sounding combo of SWEET BONNIE BROWN/IT'S JUST TOO MUCH.
Then there is the extended noise drone of WHITE LIGHT/WHITE HEAT.

Just more evidence that the VU were a real loose dirty rock band who were more at home playing in dive bars than the early Warhol era trendy art crowd.
As Nasty as They Wanna Be
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great CD
  • A classic?
  • Not worth much anymore
  • pure trash
  • A waste of time....don't bother...
As Nasty as They Wanna Be
2 Live Crew
Manufacturer: Little Joe Records
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ASIN: B000000QQP
Release Date: 1996-06-10

Tracks:

  1. Me So Horny
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  4. C'mon Babe
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4 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-02-26

I was happy to find this CD.. Very Hard to find a new copy of this.Well worth the looking though.

1 out of 5 stars A classic?.......2006-08-03

This just furthers my argument even more. Just because an album is more than 10 years old by a "legendary" group doesn'tmean that it's good or even a classic. This is classh** at its finest. I actually owned this album at one point when I was young and stupid. But i wasn't that stupid cause I got rid of it quick. You mean to tell me this album is derived from true creativity from ones heart. Lyrics that mean somethin. Thats what hip hop is all about and this is not a hip hop album. There is nothin creative about this album at all. Its a dance album for freaks. Now if you lookin at this from that point of view, then I guess this is a 5 star album. But for someone to call this a hip hop classic you have no idea what a hip hop classic is. You just don't. Damn can the state of hip hop be so f***ed up when anything by 2 LIve Crew can be considered worth owning, let alone being called a classic? If you give this 5 stars,then trash garbage rappers the likes of Chingy, Nelly, Trina, Khia, Camron, DFB, D4L. then your the biggest hypocrite typing reviews on amazon. 2 Live Crew in my opinion, lyrically is in the top 5 of the worst rappers in history. And they are just as one dimensional as your most hated rapper. If you don't believe me just scope out ALL their album covers and song titles. And ask yourself can you really call these bums artist. Seriously I cant get it through my head why somebody over the age of 18 would actually by this s***. I just cant.

1 out of 5 stars Not worth much anymore.......2006-06-29

This may have been fun to listen to...16 years ago. A lot of the music from back then has aged into some of the best music of all time. This has not. This CD is just not that good to be honest with you. It is very immature (which is not a bad thing), but you can tell, like the reviewer below me has said, that they lived off of controversy and not true talent. If you want some real rap, or just good music in general, I think that you should look elsewhere.

1 out of 5 stars pure trash.......2006-06-08

I have to say, this CD is pretty bad. The songs on it are just pointless chants and words that should never have been said. I am not a fan of censorship, so i do not think that this should be censored, but it is everyones own choice to buy this or not, and trust me, this rap group only lives off the controversy, not talent, so don't buy it.

2 out of 5 stars A waste of time....don't bother..........2006-02-19

I bought this album when I was young (like many others here). I did it because 2 Live Crew were being censored at the time, and I was under the influence of "support the artist from the government censors". Unfortunately, many bands and filmmakers use this as a marketing tool, so people like me (and many others reviewers here) rush out and buy the garbage they're putting out. Most of the rap albums I bought over my life were the result of this phenomenon. 2 Live Crew are/were a bunch of idiotic rappers who just liked talkin' dirty. The first few times you hear this, it's kind of funny. It quickly wears off, and you're left with a really dumb album by a bunch of really dumb guys pretending that they're saying something worthwhile, when they don't even come close. So a lot of us got suckered into buying this junk, such is life. It's really shallow and just a waste of time.
Live Cream, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 2nd part of a great Live show
  • Not on the level of Live Cream but still pretty good
  • Subtract a star for Steppin' Out
  • Not as good as it could've been, but hey, it's still Cream!!!!!!!!
  • A Big Disappointment
Live Cream, Vol. 2
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ASIN: B0000067L6
Release Date: 1998-04-07

Tracks:

  1. Deserted Cities Of The Heart
  2. White Room
  3. Politician
  4. Tales Of Brave Ulysses
  5. Sunshine Of Your Love
  6. Steppin' Out

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 2nd part of a great Live show.......2006-11-04

I was suprised that Polydor separated this Live concert into 2 LPs.
I was more suprised when they released it on CD and did they same!
Well they got it right anyway. The sound is great, crisp and thundering. Turn this one up!
They put some of the less well known Cream on this one: Deserted Cities of the Heart, Politician and Steppin' out. I suppose that's why Vol. 1 sold more. As a compliment they included the classics: White Room, (a scorching rendition), Tales of Brave Ulysses and Sunshine of Your Love. From the first song this one smokes. If you like Clapton and if you like to hear long versions of old songs, this one is for you!

4 out of 5 stars Not on the level of Live Cream but still pretty good.......2006-10-18

Released in 1972, Live Cream Volume 2 was the second posthumous live album released after the supergroup announced their breakup in 1968. Apparently, the band was still missed as like their first live album, Live Cream, it would reach the Top 40 in the U.S. However, the difference between them is evident almost from the get go. While Live Cream showed the band at their magical jamming best, Volume 2 reins in the excitement as the live tracks stay close to the originals. That's not to say that it isn't a strong album as the excellent interplay between Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, and Eric Clapton is still intact and the performances are still very strong. The opening track, "Deserted Cities of the Heart", is by far the most energetic song here as the band's performance sounds like a train that threatens to run off the tracks. Even though it clocks in at less than 5 minutes, the performance makes you look forward to the passion and experimentation that made the live disc of Wheels of Fire, Live Cream, and even the live songs on Goodbye so special. However, the band plays it straight for the next four tracks, particularly on "White Room" and "Politician." The album does redeem itself a little with Clapton's wah-wah solo on "Tales of Brave Ulysses" and the long closing jam on "Sunshine of Your Love." The closer "Steppin' Out" is not only Clapton's showcase but also the main reason to pick up the album. Easily one of their best live tracks, Clapton lets out a long bluesy solo for the first 4 minutes as Baker and Bruce change things up throughout. However, the best is yet to come. While Bruce takes a seat, Clapton lets out an a capella solo for around a minute before Baker slowly works his way in. As the track continues, Clapton's playing changes moods throughout while Baker's drumming provides the perfect accompaniment before reaching its dynamic end at the 13:38 mark. All told, while this is a fine live release, it's not quite on the level of their other live releases. However, if you can't enough of Cream, this won't disappoint you.

4 out of 5 stars Subtract a star for Steppin' Out.......2006-02-03

Sorry, but it's true. Steppin' is a clever combination of long (nearly fourteen minutes) and boring (It loses steam about three minutes in). But once we get past that one minor gripe, this is actually a good album. They burn through Deserted Cities of the Heart, Tales of Brave Ulysses, Politician and Sunshine of Your Love like it's nobody's business and cut an enjoyable version of White Room (needs the cellos, though). Too bad Steppin' stretches for an eternity-and-a-half, the rest of the album is fine and highly recommended.

4 out of 5 stars Not as good as it could've been, but hey, it's still Cream!!!!!!!!.......2005-12-17

Much like the first Live Cream album, this Volume 2 was released as a "quickie" album to milk Cream's ample fan base of their cash. That statement may sound a bit harsh; however, the music is DAMN good for being part of a rip-off album released without the consent of Eric, Jack and Ginger.

The album starts off very slowly, with the first three tracks coming from what could be construed as Cream's worst recorded concert performance: Oakland 10/4/68. That night was the group's first show in nearly four months and they hadn't had a decent rehearsal since June 1968. Most of the music from that concert is sub-par by Cream standards (especially the still-unreleased "Passing the Time" from that night) but better than many bands at their peak. "Deserted Cities" is out-of-tune and inferior to the WOF studio (it doesn't work as effectively without Bruce's cello lines), "White Room" isn't all that hot either, but "Politician" is definitely an improvement in terms of energy and technical precision, and though the orgy of soloing guitars of the WOF version is missed, this tune works very well live.

The next three tracks were recorded in March 1968 at the same Winterland shows that produced the live disc of WOF. The Winterland performances are Cream at their absolute peak, the polar opposite of the sub-par Oakland show. "Tales of Brave Ulysses" and "Sunshine of Your Love" are superlative, energetic performances and are among the best versions I have ever heard of these songs. The obvious highlight of the latter tune is the ending jam on the song's final A major chord, though it is rather short compared to other performances of the song (a 17 minute version with a 12 minute (!) ending coda is available on bootlegs).

Which brings me to "Stepping Out," the highlight of the entire album. At 13 minutes, it's definitely not for anyone with little or no patience, but this is certainly a great Eric performance. It's not the best performance of this Clapton solo piece (that would go to Brandeis), but it certainly is respectable and a welcome addition to the live Cream cannon.

Now, of course, there will always be gripes over this album, since it obviously, as stated before, was quickly thrown together with little regard to Cream fans. However, the excellent quality of these recordings must be cherished, since soundboard recordings of Cream in the '60s are a rarity and most fans like me have to listen to poorly-made, hissy audience tapes to hear Cream in their full live glory. Forget the 2005 reunited Cream and take a gander at this. It's well worth getting.

3 out of 5 stars A Big Disappointment.......2005-08-02

Aside from the last track, "Steppin' Out," this disc really doesn't have much to offer. "Steppin' Out" is the only jam on the CD, and I really think that they could've done a better job putting this compilation together. I rate this CD mediocre at best, because Cream was so great live (or at least they were supposed to be) and I think that they did a terrible job of making an album that was supposed to be representative of their live performances.

For me, the biggest disappointment was "White Room," which is only 5 1/2 minutes long. I really wanted to hear a long jam. But oh well.

If it weren't for "Steppin' Out," I would want my money back.

As for my recommendation, I think that your money would be better spent somewhere else. You'll be paying 10 bucks (at least), and really, only one song is worth it. Buy something else.
Crossroads 2: Live In The Seventies
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Crossroads 2: Live In The Seventies
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ASIN: B000002GMP
Release Date: 1996-04-02

Tracks:

  1. Walkin' Down The Road
  2. Have You Ever Loved A Woman
  3. Willie And The Hand Jive/Get Ready
  4. Can't Find My Way Home
  5. Driftin' Blues/Rambling On My Mind
  6. Presence Of The Lord
  7. Rambling On My Mind/Have You Ever Loved A Woman
  8. LiIttle Wing
  9. The Sky Is Crying/Have You Ever Loved A Woman/Rambling On My MInd

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  1. Layla
  2. Further On Up The Road
  3. I Shot The Sheriff
  4. Badge
  5. Driftin' Blues
  6. Eyesight To The Blind/Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?

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  1. Tell The Truth
  2. Knockin' On Heaven's Door
  3. Stormy Monday
  4. Lay Down Sally
  5. The Core
  6. We're All The Way
  7. Cocaine
  8. Goin' Down Slow/Rambling On My Mind
  9. Mean Old Frisco

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  1. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
  2. Worried Life Blues
  3. Tulsa Time
  4. Early In The Morning
  5. Wonderful Tonight
  6. Kind Hearted Woman
  7. Double Trouble
  8. Crossroads
  9. To Make Somebody Happy
  10. Cryin'
  11. Water On The Ground

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars big clapton fan.......2007-02-03

Clapton is one of the best guitar players. This has allot of extended versions of his hits and for a Clapton fan I do not see how you could not get this. A big problem for me that gets worse every time I listen ( I was hoping I could eventual ignore it and just listen to Clapton) is the rhythm section. This has got to be the worse drumming ever put on record, and it is mastered in a way that it is impossible to ignore. It's like water torture. (Also the price is 60 dollars?)

5 out of 5 stars Eric's Best Band.......2006-03-03

Being a long time Clapton fan, I can say with subjective certainty that the Tusla backup band, as heard on this retrospective, was the best that ever stood behind the man. In many cases, he stands in the background while the rhythym section just cooks- "Little Wing" and "Badge" serving as notable examples. Terry is superb both as a rhythym and lead guitarist...never again, not with Albert Lee, not even with Mark Knopfler, would the interplay be THIS smooth, THIS breathtaking, THIS raw. Oldaker is reminiscent of Levon Helm or Gene Parsons, and leads that band charging through numbers with his perfect touch. Dick Sims, on organ, sounds incredible, with his playing hovering between the background and foreground, much like Clarence White's guitar playing in the Byrds. It's there, and it's perfect in every case. Same for Radle- by this time, Radle had been Eric's longest standing bassist and knew Clapton's habbits. Listen to how spotlessly he counters them. And Elliman and Levy provide perfect harmony.
In sum, Eric's best band and Eric's rawest and BEST playing. Never again would he reach these heights. Ever.

5 out of 5 stars Eric's Best Band.......2006-03-03

Being a long time Clapton fan, I can say with subjective certainty that the Tusla backup band, as heard on this retrospective, was the best that ever stood behind the man. In many cases, he stands in the background while the rhythym section just cooks- "Little Wing" and "Badge" serving as notable examples. Terry is superb both as a rhythym and lead guitarist...never again, not with Albert Lee, not even with Mark Knopfler, would the interplay be THIS smooth, THIS breathtaking, THIS raw. Oldaker is reminiscent of Levon Helm or Gene Parsons, and leads that band charging through numbers with his perfect touch. Dick Sims, on organ, sounds incredible, with his playing hovering between the background and foreground, much like Clarence White's guitar playing in the Byrds. It's there, and it's perfect in every case. Same for Radle- by this time, Radle had been Eric's longest standing bassist and knew Clapton's habbits. Listen to how spotlessly he counters them. And Elliman and Levy provide perfect harmony.
In sum, Eric's best band and Eric's rawest and BEST playing. Never again would he reach these heights. Ever.

4 out of 5 stars If you really love EC.......2005-07-10

This collection shows Eric at his best and his worst. These were days fueled by a lot of alcohol...and on some songs it shows. But for the most part this is a great collection of some of his live work in that era. Some of the jams are wonderful, "Badge" and "Eyesight." He's simply magic with the guitar. However, some, like "Crossroads," sound like he doesn't know which of the twelve blues bars he's supposed to be singing in (that was an unintentional pun.) Juxtapose this with "24 Nights" - this collection is a gritty, loose sound, while the latter is more of a clean, polished performance (that was an intentional pun). I love EC and hope he continues to release his live vault...no matter which of his phases it come from.

5 out of 5 stars Eric at his best.......2005-06-22

Someone once told me that Eric is best listened to live and this set proves the point!
Of course there are a few dodgy tracks and yes, I agree, there should have been other tracks added and others omitted.
But!
This is the master at his best, it doesn't get any better than this.
Favourite tracks, too hard to say which are my favourites but there is some wonderful guitar playing on all tracks.
I have been an Eric fan since the Yardbirds and this CD set takes pride of place in my collection
Lang Lang Live at Carnegie Hall
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Worst Wanderer Fantasy EVER?
  • Pianistic Glory at its best!!!!
  • An outstanding performance and story of a child prodigy
  • Most Impressive!
  • Trust the peanut gallery? Or trust experts. Your choice ...
Lang Lang Live at Carnegie Hall

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ASIN: B00017NLHG
Release Date: 2004-03-02

Tracks:

  1. Applause
  2. Abegg Variations, Op.1
  3. 1. Allegro [Piano Sonata in C, H.XVI No.50]
  4. 2. Adagio [Piano Sonata in C, H.XVI No.50]
  5. 3. Allegro molto [Piano Sonata in C, H.XVI No.50]
  6. 1. Allegro con fuoco ma non troppo [Fantasy in C Major "Wanderer"]
  7. 2. Adagio [Fantasy in C Major "Wanderer"]
  8. 3. Presto [Fantasy in C Major "Wanderer"]
  9. 4. Allegro [Fantasy in C Major "Wanderer"]
  10. 1. Missing Moon [Eight Memories In Watercolour, Op.1]
  11. 2. Beans [Eight Memories In Watercolour, Op.1]
  12. 03. Herdboy's Song [Eight Memories In Watercolour, Op.1]
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  14. 7. Red Wilderness [Eight Memories In Watercolour, Op.1]
  15. 5. Ancient Burial [Eight Memories In Watercolour, Op.1]
  16. 6. Floating Clouds [Eight Memories In Watercolour, Op.1]
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This is a dazzling recital, taped live at Carnegie Hall in November 2003--complete with applause. Lang Lang's virtuosity is almost frightening: the Liszt "Reminiscenses du Don Juan" is a showpiece when played "normally." Here, Lang plays it to its extremes, with soft passages amazingly soft and subtly delineated and the bigger moments heaven-thundering. And it is played so fast, and so accurately (a cascade of notes in mid-"La ci darem la mano" sounds like a waterfall), that it leaves the listener breathless--surely just what Liszt wanted. In a Haydn sonata, Lang's classical line is impeccable, but he's not afraid to shine through the music and embellish occasionally. The Schumann "Traumerei" is suitably dreamy and hushed; Schubert's "Wanderer" Fantasy, a real crowd-pleaser, is just that--beautifully played, familiar yet fresh sounding. And an encore, with Lang's father playing a two-string fiddle called the erhu, is a fascinating look into Eastern music. There's more (this is a 2-CD set), and it's stunning--and highly recommended for all admirers of great piano playing. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Worst Wanderer Fantasy EVER?.......2007-02-14

I can't believe the positive reviews this recording has gotten. Don't believe the hype folks; Lang Lang may have technique to burn, but most 1st-year conservatory students possess at least the same interpretive depth, if not more. When he isn't indulging himself in interpretive excess, then Lang Lang is playing as if he really doesn't care much at all.

His Schubert is garbage. Let him stick to playing Chinese compositions unknown to Western audiences, because virtually none of us will have any way of drawing comparisons between his interpretation and that of others. I can only assume that his interpretation of Dun Tan is the definitive version --- but I doubt it.

5 out of 5 stars Pianistic Glory at its best!!!!.......2006-11-07

Wow!!
I have read several of the 'negative' reviews here and can only conclude (after viewing the DVD four times and counting) that what may be going on with these folks is something they themselves simply don't understand (about themselves!). They cannot or will not accept that here with Lang Lang, as with Evgeny Kissin (ever notice?) the world is being introduced to the next and even greater generation of pianistic virtuosos, young prodigies who can do everything that Horowitz and even Lizst ever did and more... I have no doubt those two would agree were they alive today. Karajan wept (for joy)when he heard the young Kissin perform Chopin's Fantasy in F# minor, Mehta was so taken with Kissin's performance under his baton that he could not refrain from hugging the young boy after a stellar performance... Andre Watts, not often praising his contemporaries, mused about finding the nearest bridge to jump off after hearing Kissin play realizing he was not in the same league and one other recent winner of an International Competition had to pull his car over to the side of the road, he was so taken with Kissin.... yes, I know it seems like I forgot we are talking about Lang Lang.... Lang Lang can do everything Kissin can and maybe more...Are we to believe that these aforementioned individuals are musical idiots prone to such actions?!!

Folks! accept it, embrace it and thank God for it!... just as he did when simultaneously brought Chopin and Liszt to our world in the early 1800's (they were the same age except for a year) He has now given us another Double Blast of Pianistic Glory in Kissin and Lang Lang! Pity those who can't get beyond their envy, jealously, general jadedness with life... or whatever ails them... they need help, lots of help!

As for me and many like me (BTW, it doesnt count for much but I am a pianist myself)... we are so grateful and blessed to have these 2 young men and the miracle of DVD technology to bring their concerts right into our living room!

5 out of 5 stars An outstanding performance and story of a child prodigy.......2006-06-14

Lang Lang has the charm of an ebullient child as he plays the piano. I have never seen a pianists enjoy himself with such gay abandon, a delight that lured me into a space of complete attention. I sat with a smile on my face thoughout most of the performance. However, his wonderful performance air was only second to his pianism. You will gasp in awe during Reminiscenses de Don Juan. Lang Lang conveys powerful energy though the piano without losing the delicate touches and grace. The skill is a contradiction that few virtuosos have. Bravo!

5 out of 5 stars Most Impressive!.......2006-05-18

When I first heard Lang Lang on the Internet, I thought he only played fast. When I heard him again (this time live), I thought, wow! He really is amazing! Lang Lang was born in 1982 in Shenyang, China. He started piano at the age of three, and played in his first public recital at age 5. He studied piano with many teachers. I love piano, too. Although I am not going to be like him, I must say that he is one of a kind. When he plays, he doesn't just play. He feels it, too, and uses his body to show his different emotions. And he's only 23!

5 out of 5 stars Trust the peanut gallery? Or trust experts. Your choice ..........2006-01-05

o Lang Lang. German Echo Klassic 2004 Award Winner. Best Pianist.

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo_Klassik

o About this Carnegie Hall recording? The one given some pretty bad reviews from the peanut gallery? Well, the recording won a 2005 Amadeus Austrian Music Award. And a DVD of this recital with documentary footage won the 2005 "Music DVD of the Year" Echo Klassik Award.

Music has always been interpretive and a vital mark of virtuosity is having your own voice - Lang has his own voice and he masterfully distinguishes himself with it. Lang is a refreshing draft of fresh air in a typically stagnant arena. Technically, the kid can flat out play. Period. Interpretively, he is bold, unafraid, and lets it all hang out.

Nuff said ...

Cheers!
Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live
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Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live
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ASIN: B000J103TS
Release Date: 2006-12-05

Tracks:

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  2. Touching Everything
  3. Young And Famous
  4. Money In The Bank (Remix)
  5. Been A Boss
  6. Gangsta, Gangsta
  7. Posted In The Club
  8. Anutha Country Story
  9. Livin' In The Projects
  10. Born To Live
  11. P**** Poppin'
  12. Get Right
  13. Baby Daddy
  14. The Situation
  15. Police
  16. Like Me
  17. G-S***
  18. N****, What's Up
  19. Lord Have Mercy
  20. Oh Yeah

Album Description

Half sorry, half party--crunk gets real!

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Scrappy doin his thing.......2007-02-11

The album is cool. Got a couple club bangers on here too. The 50 cent track is fire too. Its something to have around the house.

1 out of 5 stars Scrappy man you let us down .......2007-02-04

First of all let me clearly state that im from Atlanta and I am a diehard fan of Lil Scrappy and that is why it breaks my heart to tell you that this CD is garbage. Besides Money in the Bank there are no other standout cuts and it is a shame because the underground mixtape he dropped with DJ Don Cannon early last year was on fire, He and Cannon delivered all new tracks and there were all on point, that was of course before 50's influence which brings us to our problem. The influence of Curtis Jackson A.K.A 50 Cent is very clear on this album. I like 50 but he knows little of the way we make records down south. If the G-Unit boss would have just stayed out he way and let Scrappy pick and choose his own tracks, verses etc. everything may have been fine. The guy is a control freak and as a result nobody in the "A" is pumping this and it is a shame because when Scrappy is on point the boy is unstoppable. This CD is garbage plain and simple and 50's influence is going to put the the crown prince of the south's career in serious jerpody unless he quickly wise's up. This is an honest review from a fan that has been down since day one.I have bought all the mixtapes and everything else he's dropped but, im telling you If you the consumer buy this Cd you will regret it and to Scrappy ditch the G Unit do what's in your heart and get back to business.

4 out of 5 stars Real Good Album.......2007-02-02

Lord Have Mercy on me, never thought lil scrappy could ever come clean. the beats are clean and at times crink, if it wasnt 4 a couple tracks like p**** pop, it would have been a-lot better. Def the best tracks are Livin In the Projects with Pac R.I.P., Born 2 Live, and Lord Have Mercy, if u cant bump this then slap yourself, BME! wheres crunk rock?

4 out of 5 stars "Livin in the projects, broke...with no lights on...".......2006-12-27

Bred 2 Die, Born 2 live to me is a decent release. I'm not sure what people were expecting. As if Scrappy just fell off or something. He sounds the same to me. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion...so you definately have to take listen for yourself. Scrappy still giving you some of that southern crunk on songs like... "Gangsta Gangsta", Touching Everything". And he got a little personal with songs like "livin in the projects", and "Born 2 Live". Overall, if you like Lil' Scrappy then this CD will be added to your collection

3 out of 5 stars Surprising & solid.......2006-12-15

Lil Scrappy switched it up on this album.

For those expecting the media Scrappy with crunk, high energy hits, you're the demographic that'll probably be most disappointed.

Scrappy unveils a surprisingly solid flow with lyrical contents a lot closer to vintage hip hop ... he straight up had me twisted when I heard this album.

This is a 4-star album depending on what flavor of rap music one prefers.

I gave it more of a 3.5-star rating because it's rough around the edges.

But what's important to know about this album is that you won't find any high energy tracks -- other than his two hit singles -- on here.

This album is FAR from commercial ... no sing-songy hooks or repetitive lyrics. I'd say it's actually rather fresh & really easy to vibe to.

Scrap definitely went for trying to prove himself to Northern cats who hate most of what's coming out of the south.

The sad thing is Scrap will probably alienate his core audience which likes his crunk music, meanwhile I'm guessing most hip hop fans who listen to Nas, Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Lil Wayne, Mos Def, Common and Chamillionaire will most likely sleep on this album.

Like I said, I'd recommend this album over Young Jeezy ... Scrap's got more talent than what little he'd shown these last three years.

If you want to give a new artist a chance, I'd recommend at least a full listen of this album.

World Music:

  1. Luid En Duidelijk [Import]
  2. Mascalzone Latino [Import]
  3. Mehr Als Ein Augenblic [Import]
  4. Michel Legrand [Import]
  5. Millennium: Elba Ramalho [Import]
  6. Minha Historia
  7. National Geographic: Destination Brazil
  8. Novo Millennium [Import]
  9. Novo Millennium [Import]
  10. Now That's What I Call Arabia 2005 V.2 [Import]

World Music

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World Music

Blink of an Eye [Limited Edition]

Grand Concerto for Bassoon in F Major

Due Virtuosi: Mozart/Stamic/Spohr/Rolla/Halvorsen

Play the Blues Back to Back

Deliver Me [Import] [Live]

Drew's Famous All Occasions Party Music

Canoas [Import]

Game Spitters [Explicit Lyrics]

Gather the People

CONCERTOS & SONATAS: Freidmann Wuttke, Guitar

Five [Import]

Gary Burton Quartet in Concert [Live] [Import]

Havin' It My Way [Explicit Lyrics]

Kurt Weill: Der Kuhhandel

Highlights from Complete Miles Davis at Montreux