Hollywood [Import]

1. Day in the Life of a Fool

2. Wind Beneath My Wings

3. Autumn Leaves

4. Over the Rainbow

5. How Do You Keep the Music Playing? - Harry Belafonte, Nana Mouskouri

6. Summer Knows

7. My Own True Love

8. Falling in Love Again

9. Way We Were

10. Smile

11. As Time Goes By

12. Laura

13. Beauty and the Beast - Harry Belafonte, Nana Mouskouri

14. Windmills of Your Mind

15. High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)

Hollywood,Nana Mouskouri,Polygram Int'l,Pop,Pop Vocals,Vocal Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Very solid CD with terrific hooks I loved it Solid Emo-Pop such a let down Nothing new

Every Second Counts Plain White T's Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: All That We Needed Stop Hey There Delilah Boys Like Girls Don't You Fake It ASIN: B000N8UY32 Release Date: 2007-02-26

Tracks:

1. Our Time Now
2. Come Back To Me
3. Hate (I Really Don't Like You)
4. You And Me
5. Friends Don't Let Friends Dial Drunk
6. Making A Memory
7. So Damn Clever
8. Tearin' Us Apart
9. Write You A Song
10. Gimme A Chance
11. Figure It Out
12. Let Me Take You There
13. Hey There Delilah

Album Description

Contains the smash hit, "Hey There Delilah"!

Customer Reviews:

Very solid CD with terrific hooks.......2007-08-01

After seeing that "Hey There Delilah" was #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, I listened to a 30-second clip from the song, and liked it - not only because it was a catchy song, but also because it was different (i.e., *not* "Party Like a Rock Star"). Then I came here, where I saw that the album had a decidedly average ranking, and very few reviews written for it. That last bit surprised me, given the length of time the single had been on the chart (16 weeks when it hit #1).

I read all of the reviews here, and after reading a particularly negative review, I decided that I wanted to buy the CD. There's a pet peeve I have with people who disregard pop songs simply because they're pop songs. (Like the Lennon - McCartney debate. Lennon wrote the more meaningful songs, but McCartney was far more successful on the charts because he wrote pop songs, and was fine with it. "Silly Love Songs" was his ode to that philosophy, and is one of my favorite songs from him because of it.) Not everything needs to be deep and meaningful. I look at it like this: regarding films, I love heart ripping dramas - Schindler's List - but I also love movies that make me laugh, like South Park. There's a place for almost everything.

That I purchased the CD and gave it a shot couldn't have made me happier. I'm delighted with it. Sure, as some reviews say, the lyrics on a few songs aren't clever and on a couple of occasions are hokey, but excepting those few instances, the lyrics stand strong. Also, this is an eminently listenable CD. Don't confuse that with "muzak". These guys really have a knack at writing hooks, and if "Hey There Delilah" appeals to people, I have a feeling several other songs may find their way onto Billboard's Hot 100 as well.

Some of my favorites are:
-Our Time Now
-Come Back to Me
-Write You a Song (great lyrics)
-Let Me Take You There
-Hey There Delilah

The rest of the CD is very solid. If you're on the edge and like songs with great hooks - NOT bubble gum pop at all - you'll probably like this. As I said: eminently listenable, and also supremely enjoyable.

I loved it.......2007-07-31

I simply loved this cd. From songs with a quick beat like Friends Don't Let Friends Dial Drunk to toning it down with Write You A Song. They have a familiar sound but to me it's unique. The lyrics are all solid. I don't know how anyone could not like the acoustic Hey There Delilah, it's probably one of the sweetest songs on the radio today. Overall, I recommend this cd to anyone.

Solid Emo-Pop.......2007-07-13

Plain White T's delivers a solid cd of emo & pop-punk tracks. My favorites include "It's Our Time", "Making a Memory", and "Hey There Delilah". The best aspect of this cd, to me, is the perfect "warm-weather drive"-ness. It is an excellent cd for rolling all the windows down and singing along with when you are driving about. Every track has a great sing-along aspect. It has catchy, upbeat songs, and a few slower acoustics. It's a very enjoyable cd, but nothing groundbreaking or remarkable that sets it apart. For the current price ($9.99), there is no harm in picking it up and keeping it in the cd case for those summer days!

such a let down.......2007-07-04

Okay, so I bought this album based on "Hey There Delilah". I know, I know. What can I say? It's a simple, fun little ditty. When I saw it was a "bonus track", I briefly considered the possibility that this is the little lyrical accoustic after-thought to an album full of bland power chords and blander lyrics. Then I said, "No, this'll be good."

Nope. As I desperately sought for another song with some hint of originality or depth (track 12 coming the closest), my girlfriend aptly said, "They sound like a high school band."

Fifteen regrettable dollars lighter, I pause to pontificate on what it is people hear in this kind of bland music. Perhaps it is just the MTV teen girls with their parents' disposable income who think they're cute and really don't care what they're listening to, so long as it's cool. This album is so derivative and bland - both musically and lyrically. Is there some rule that rock artists who break into major formats can't incorporate interesting instruments (violins, digeridoos, flutes, etc...) or drift from repetitive power chords? Are these artists forbidden by market demands to write anything but navel-gazing songs about their own seemingly uninteresting lives? Why can't they look at the world beyond and comment on something that actually matters - war, the environment, greed, whatever? Green Day finally did it and that seemed to work out pretty well for them - grammy wins, record sales, and peer respect.

I don't know - I look at exciting newer artists who are bending the rules of instrumentation, lyrical exploration, and styles like Bright Eyes and Xavier Rudd, and they don't have a tenth of the exposure this band now has. Then, on the other side of the coin, I consider older artists that have maintained a musical and lyrical creativity for decades like Springsteen, Van Morrison, and (though a few decades lighter) Ben Harper. How does music this bland break into the big time when there's so much better work out there struggling to exist? Even outside the music realm, there's an incredible number of really intelligent, creative thinkers pushing the boundaries of human thought, and still this is the drivel that rises to the top. There's either something deeply wrong with the music industry or extremely unspiring embedded in the public to which they cater.

Nothing new.......2007-06-15

This cd is pretty average. They aren't doing anything original with this album. I feel like I've heard all these songs before with other bands/music (it reminds me a lot of the older Vertical Horizon and The Calling stuff). The songs are enjoyable for a few plays, but they are also easily forgettable. It's the complete middle of the road - not exactly bad but not really great either. I don't find anything special or spectacular here.

Average customer rating: For older kids AMAZING CD I LOVED IT!!!!!!! AMAZZINGG* Excellent Title 4 An Excellent Album!!! A Wonderful Sophomore Album

Insomniatic Aly & AJ Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus Super Sweet 16 - The Movie My December High School Musical 2 Into The Rush [CD/DVD] ASIN: B000Q9OD5S Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

1. Potential BreakUp Song
2. Bullseye
3. Closure
4. ÷
5. Like It or Leave It
6. Like Whoa
7. Insomniatic
8. Silence
9. If I Could Have You Back
10. Flattery
11. I'm Here
12. Chemicals React (remix)

Amazon.com

Teen titans Aly & AJ don't sound like Heart, the powerhouse sister act whose hall-of-famer footsteps they hope to follow in, but it doesn't feel like an exaggeration to say they have as much talent. With their flowing blond hair, cool clothes, and gift for hitting the hype machine at just the right fame-boosting angles, they could easily carve out a career on somebody else's lyrics and a lame-o delivery. But the sisters Michalka have a lot more integrity than that: If Insomniatic, goes to show the pop-buying world anything, it's that not all youth-targeted acts deserve their featherweight reputations. The title track rocks hard, "Bullseye" borrows a Replacements vibe, and opener "Potential Breakup Song" pumps in pleasingly synth-y rhythms and sweet-heat attitude. Slighter tracks, including "Silence" and "I'm Here," showcase a sympathetic ear for teenage romantic tribulations, but overall Insomniatic is not for the drowsy--Aly & AJ are doing musical No-Doz for a new generation, and they're doing it right. I>--Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

For older kids.......2007-08-07

What I like about Aly & AJ's new album is that it isn't exactly pop. Sometimes I get kind of tired of the cheesy pop music today, so I was glad to hear that they had a more rock-ish sound. The only problem I had with their album was that most of the songs were about relationships. On Into the Rush their songs dealt with a variety of issues (like missing kids, being bullied, and having a sister) but this one focused on mainly boys.
I do like most of the songs though. My favorites are Closure, Division, and my most favorite is Like it or Leave It. I also think it was cool that they included a remix of Chemicals. Overall, this album is a good buy, but not for kids that are, say, under 10, because some of it they may not understand.

AMAZING CD I LOVED IT!!!!!!!.......2007-08-07

THIS CD WAS AMAZING I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Potential breakup song 10/10 Loved it!
Bullseye 9/10
Closure 8/10
Division 5/10
Like it or leave it 7/10
Like Whoa 100/10!!! Love it!!
insomaniatic 8/10
Silence 4/10
If I could have you back 5/10
Flattery 9/10
Im Here 7/10
Chemicals React(Remix) 10/10

AMAZZINGG*.......2007-08-02

This cd is AMAZINNNG! maybe not as good as their old cd, but pretttty close!! i love it!!! =)

Excellent Title 4 An Excellent Album!!!.......2007-07-28

I think it's a gr8 new opportunity 4 Michalka Sisters 2 show what they r made of. They surely did an improvement in this new album, and I'm not saying that Into The Rush was a bad record, actually I loved it but I really can't stop listening 2 this one.

This is my rating 4 each of the songs in Insomniatic:

1. Potential BreakUp Song (10/10) It's a catchy single, maybe the best choice 2 get a preview of what this record pretends 2 show. Very powerful lyrics. I listen 2 it over & over again.
2. Bullseye (9.5/10) Cool background music. I'm still listening 2 the chorus in my head. "You hit the bullseye!", however there's something in the song that doesn't fits with me but it's worth listening.
3. Closure (10/10) Love the beginning of the lyrics "Yesterday I spotted at u hanging out with some1 new, come on dude I can't believe who!". The song has one of the best chorus' in the album
4. ÷ (11/10) It used 2 be my personal favourite beacause of the creativity of the lyrics and the great combination of music with words, I can call it a word-play song. I think that a lot of people might feel identified with it.
5. Like It or Leave It (10/10) As well as closure, it has got an excellent chorus which u would like 2 hear all the time. Gr8 song.
6. Like Whoa (10/10) There are a lot of rock/pop sounds inside this track, it's maybe the most commercial song in the album but that doesn't mean that it's sort of a cliché or anything like that. It also has a little bit of listening-at-all-times beats.
7. Insomniatic (8/10) Originial lyrics although the music it's not as gr8 as other tracks in the album, but it's cool after all.
8. Silence (9/10) Slow ballad in the album with very powerful lyrics. Silence is everything.
9. If I Could Have You Back (9.5/10) Strong voices in the song. It's a shame this one results 2 be a cliché. U all had already hear this type of song, however it's cool music.
10. Flattery (16/10) MY PERSONAL FAVORITE!!! THIS SONG IS A GR8 REASON 2 BUY THE ALBUM. THE MIXTURE BETWEEN LYRICS AND MUSIC IS JUST PERFECT! MAYBE PEOPLE WOULDN'T LIKE THE SONG AS THEIR FAVORITE BECAUSE MOST OF THE TIMES I LIKE SONGS THAT ARE NOT ALWAYS THE MOST COMMERCIAL ONES IN AN ALBUM BUT IF U LIKE ALY & AJ, U'LL LOVE THIS ONE!!!
11. I'm Here (9/10) Good ballad. I don't have much 2 say about it.
12. Chemicals React (remix) (9/10) Cool, I din't give a 10 just because it's not very different from the original version.

HOPE U FIND THIS REVIEW HELPFUL, I KNOW I DO, LOL.
IF U LOVE REAL POP, U R GONNA LOVE THIS RECORD!

A Wonderful Sophomore Album.......2007-07-26

I suppose I should state my credentials to start with. To put things in perspective... I am both a music enthusiast and producer. I listen to all genres both popular and not. I also do a great deal of studio work, so I know how to admire a well produced album. Anyway, enough about me, let's review.

In most cases, bubblegum pop has long been completely disregarded by the serious bulk of the music world. No one wants to listen to the lip sink melodies of the Ashley Simpsons of the pop world. Neither do we want to hear the next Britney Spears clone, bringing shallow lyrics and tired hooks to the table over and over again. Even further, let's be honest with ourselves. The majority of radio play now is trash. Mass media music and MTV hype has taken over and there seems to be no end in sight. But this is besides the point, and has been talked about too much already. My fellow music enthusiasts reading this will all agree I'm beating a dead horse.

By late 2005 I had lost most faith in the bubblegum pop genre and its ability to produce catchy yet thoughtful albums. Even breakout artists like Hilary Duff seemed to be careening into pools of market garbage and catering to a seemingly dumber audience than when they started. My doubts we're relieved when I heard a new single from a breakout duo Aly and AJ. After some short research, I recognized the former sister as a minor Disney Channel star. So it warranted little question why they had achieved popularity in the music scene. Curiosity killed the cat and I simply had to buy these two sister's album to see what could be in store. It should be said, my expectations weren't very high. But the duo floored me. What ensued was a well produced, thoughtful, musically sensible, and surprisingly mature pop album. What can I say? The hooks were smart. The songs were uncontrived. Clearly Disney had found a double sided gem. But the question still remained. We're these girls a one shot success at an attempt for Disney to score some quick cash? The absence of Lip Sinking gave promise. I hoped.

Flash forward to 2007. "Potential Breakup Song" is released and I am unimpressed. It was immature, overly poppy, and cheap...like all singles of its kind. Still, I had a feeling the rest of the coming album would be gold. My feeling was right. I picked Insomniatic up immediately, and devoured its contents. The Michalka sisters had struck again.
It's evident from first listen that the duo has obviously grown up a bit. The musical styles have become more diverse since Into The Rush. The instrumentation being more mature, and the lyrics slightly more thought out, being mostly about typical teenage girl problems...being boys. But not to worry. They are sincere. And it shows.

The first track, Potential Breakup song, is a weak cookie cutter single...probably the most contrived and uneventful song on the album. I won't dwell on it however. The later is brilliant.

"Bullseye" is a fast paced rocker reminiscent of a softened John 5 riff. Complete with a catchy chorus. This song does a great job of getting us pumped for the rest of the album. "Closure" is one of the first great songs on Insomniatic. The lyrics remain thoughtful with a backdrop of sad yet upbeat hooks. The song ends with a soothing backwards spoken melody easing us into the next song. "Division" may well be my favorite track off Insomniatic. It retains originality, innovation, fine melody, and great lyrics. Everything about this song is just great. The instrumentation especially is genius. Cuddos to the sessioneers. I can't say enough good things about this track.

"Like it or Leave It" starts the album back up with some fast paced pop-rock fervor. The melodies and beats in this song really have a way of blending against each other to make for a nice overall feeling.

The next three track on the CD could be called filler, but that's not to say they're bad at all. "Like-Whoah" is sure to be an instant radio success. While "Insomniatic" and "Silence" refuse to be picked over by using catchy hooks and ear pleasing melodies. You can't help but admire the consistency here. "If I could Have You Back" takes a turn for the more techno heavy, electronic influenced side of the sisters, sounding half rave, half rock song. Which brings forth another of the album's stellar qualities: genre mixing.

"Blush" suddenly turns the table and opens up a whole new sound for sister Alyson Michalka. The slow but sweet piano crooning along with the lyrics about a secret love proves to be one of the best and most unique tracks on the CD.

Normally this is the part where most albums of this caliber start to lose their luster, but the last 3 tracks go out with a bang.
"Flattery" could well be the best composed song here, with wonderful instrumentation and yet another amazing vocal performance from the sisters. "I'm Here" takes another slow sad turn, but instead proves to be a heart moving ballad with one of the catchiest choruses on the album. The bass line warrants compliment too. Finally, the remix of "Chemicals React" winds up the CD, delivering another version of the already great single. You almost wish it wasn't over.

So why 4 stars? Obviously most everything I've said so far has been resoundingly positive in most respects, which goes to show, there are many great things to be said about this album. It's consistent, innovative, heartfelt, mature, and well produced to say the least. However, while "Insomniatic" does break a lot of original barriers for the pop realm, it isn't exactly reinventing the term. There are of course, a few parts in some songs I felt could have been done slightly better...but those are minor annoyances. I should probably tag this a 4 and 1/2. It really comes close to perfection. I'll be eager to hear more from the sisters in the future.

Average customer rating: Great! Even Better Than Their First Album

Jonas Brothers Jonas Brothers Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus High School Musical 2 Insomniatic It's About Time Another Side ASIN: B000OZ2CO8 Release Date: 2007-08-07

Tracks:

1. S.O.S
2. Hold On
3. Goodnight And Goodbye
4. That's Just The Way We Roll
5. Hello Beautiful
6. Still In Love With You
7. Australia
8. Games
9. When You Look Me In The Eyes
10. Inseparable
11. Just Friends
12. Hollywood
13. Year 3000
14. Kids Of The Future

Amazon.com

To parents, they're the new Hanson. To kids who've been tuning into Radio Disney and flipping the pages of Tiger Beat, they're geniuses. Jonas Brothers, the sophomore effort from the close-knit, close-up ready trio of New Jersey boys, is a mercilessly catchy collection of short but sweet punk- and emo-flavored confections. "Goodnight and Goodbye" grabs hold with guitar-fueled urgency, "Still in Love" borrows from old-school acts like KISS to build a slighter, kid-friendlier brand of classic rock, and "Games" has a respectable go at ska without sacrificing much in the way of pure-pop accessibility. The whole disc follows suit--a couple of ballads slide in ("Hello Beautiful" is a pretty one), but the brothers don't do much to dispel the idea that for them, uptempo ditties are where it's at. Twelve-year-olds, take note: CDVU+, the new format pioneered by Disney, takes cuteness into account; because this disc is configured with bonus material, photos and posters of Nick, Kevin, and Joe are just clicks away. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

Jonas Brothers' self-titled album features the hits "Hold On", "Kids of the Future", "Year 3000" and more in CDVU+ (pronounced "view plus"), the new way to "VU" music. Bonus content is accessible from any type of computer (PC or Mac). The project includes 10 exclusive videos, 75 printable photos, lyrics, a personalized autographed poster creator, and hidden links.

Customer Reviews:

Great!.......2007-08-08

This album is great. All the songs have something special. Jonas Brothers have made a real big jump from their last album to this one, and you could tell in their lyrics. It shows a more mature Jonas Brothers, singing about their life. All the songs have great lyrics and beats, it's brillant for any situation, whether it's a party, in the car, blasting it in your room, and anywhere else. The next Hanson? Haha! BETTER!

Even Better Than Their First Album.......2007-08-08

I bought this Cd today and I love it! All the songs are awesome. My favorites are S.O.S., THAT'S JUST THE WAY WE ROLL, AUSTRALIA, AND STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU. The lyrics are amazing and the music goes perfectlty with them. The Jonas Brothers are very talented and I expect many more Cd's from them. I would recommend this Cd to any person who loves up tempo songs. BUY THIS CD YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!!!!!!!

Average customer rating:

This Is Somewhere Grace Potter & the Nocturnals Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Nothing But the Water Easy Tiger Chinese Boxes Beauty & Crime Sky Blue Sky ASIN: B000PKG7H0 Release Date: 2007-08-07

Tracks:

1. Ah Mary
2. Stop the Bus
3. Apologies
4. Ain't No Time
5. Mr. Columbus
6. You May See Me
7. Lose Some Time
8. Mastermind
9. Here's To the Meantime
10. Falling Or Flying
11. Big White Gate

Amazon.com

What distinguishes Vermont's Grace Potter from the recent run of the female singer-songwriter mill is her affinity for anthems and a powerhouse band that can deliver the goods. Though quieter fare such as "You May See Me" and "Lose Some Time" finds one foot in folk music, her heart is plainly with hard-charging rockers such as the opening "Ah Mary," the melodic propulsion of "Ain't No Time," and the supercharged kick of "Mastermind." Ballads such as "Apologies" and "Falling or Flying" show her soulful side, while the sexually assertive road song "Stop the Bus" provides further indication of her range. The closing "Big White Gate" sounds like a gospel cousin of John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery." --Don McLeese

Average customer rating: A handful of memorable songs help elevate this otherwise forgettable album Took Me By Suprise Breaking Benjamin Has Created a Masterpiece good music What happened?

Phobia Breaking Benjamin Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: One X We Are Not Alone Saturate Come What(ever) May The Open Door ASIN: B000G6BL7E Release Date: 2006-08-08

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. The Diary of Jane
3. Breath
4. You
5. Evil Angel
6. Until the End
7. Dance with the Devil
8. Topless
9. Here We Are
10. Unknown Soldier
11. Had Enough
12. You Fight Me
13. Outro

Customer Reviews:

A handful of memorable songs help elevate this otherwise forgettable album.......2007-07-17

My first exposure to Breaking Benjamin was with their mainstream breakthrough hit, "So Cold". I liked the song quite a bit, but since I never heard anything else from the album I liked, I passed on buying "We Are Not Alone", so I'll say up front I have next to no knowledge of the band's previous albums. Upon first hearing the catchy, fast paced "Diary of Jane", it immediately replaced "So Cold" as my favorite song by the band, and I was somewhat interested in their new album, "Phobia". Then "Breath" came out, and though it wasn't as instantly memorable as "Diary of Jane", eventually it grew on me big time, and I again had a new favorite song by the band. So after becoming hooked on the first two singles off of "Phobia", I decided it was time to make my first Breaking Benjamin album purchase. However, after multiple listens of the album, "Breath" and "Diary of Jane" are easily the best songs, and there are only a few others that are worth noting.

The album begins and ends with the pointless "Phobia (Intro)" and "Phobia (Outro)" tracks, and after the "Intro" we are given the two best songs right off the bat, those being the aforementioned first two singles. "The Diary of Jane" is a hook filled heavy rocker, seemingly about a guy desperately trying to get the attention of a girl(Jane), yet "somethings getting in the way". "Breath" is a uniquely arranged song that steadily builds up to its climactic chorus, and is possibly about an unhealthy relationship where both seem to hate the other, yet they can't live without each other.

Moving on, back to back filler tracks "You" and "Evil Angel" quickly bring the album down from the high of its first two songs, with "You" possibly being my least favorite song of the album, and though "Evil Angel" has some intriguing lyrics about just wanting to be put out of one's misery, the song just doesn't stick. Thankfully "Until The End" brings the album a little out of its rut, as a song about perseverance no matter what, its uplifting message definitely stands out against the dark and depressing tone of most of the album. It's one of the lighter songs on here, and it has a memorable chorus. Following this is "Dance With the Devil", my favorite song after "Breath" and "Diary of Jane". This is a very dark and atmospheric song, and I hope this is released as a single.

"Topless" is a heavy rocker with some rather explicit lyrics, this is another song on the album that I do like, and is a good aggressive rock song. Next comes "Here We Are" arguably the only "ballad" on the album. This is a decent song about someone wanting his significant other to put more effort into keeping their relationship alive, but it's fairly generic among all the other rock ballads, and kind of seems like its there just for the sake of having a power ballad. The remaining three songs ("Unknown Soldier", "Had Enough", and "You Fight Me") are all mediocre at best, with "Unknown Soldier" probably being the most memorable of the three.

All in all, if you like current heavy rock, "Phobia" is probably a worthy purchase , due to the fact that there are a few really good tracks to be found, but in the end too much of the album is forgettable for me to really praise it. I'd recommend Three Days Grace "One-X" over "Phobia" for fans of mainstream rock looking for a fairly recent album to buy. As it stands my biggest thing to fear about "Phobia" is that it simply won't have a lot of longevity. 3/5 stars

My Top 5:
1. Breath
2. The Diary of Jane
3. Dance With the Devil
4. Until the End
5. Topless

Took Me By Suprise.......2007-07-13

I ran across a link to stream this album before it's release, and I wasn't a big fan of BB before, but I figured why not? Make my friend jealous I heard it and he didn't, but after listening to it, I fell in love with the cd and I haven't stopped listening.
Intro-
Diary Of Jane- Starts out the album dramatically strong 5/5
Breath- Helps progress the cd into a better sound 5/5
You- A song that's harder to adjust to, but still amazing 4.5/5
Evil Angel- A lyrically brilliant song that shows the brains of Ben 5/5
Until The End- The best song of the cd, and arguabbly of the year 5/5
Dance With The Devil- Another lyrical genius is showing here 5/5
Topless- The worst song on the cd, worth skipping 1/5
Here We Are-A softer song and still brilliant 5/5
Unknown Soldier- Still fighting side by side with a slower song and brilliance 5/5
Had Enough- A song about their former drummer for them, and a song about anyone to us, amazing! 5/5
You Fight Me- One amazing way to end a cd, it makes you beg for more, but there is unfortanetly none 5/5
Outro
Diary of Jane (Acoustic)

The best album of the year...Period!!! This cd is the beginning of this band that will make them evolve into something amazing!

Breaking Benjamin Has Created a Masterpiece.......2007-06-30

Aside from two bad songs(Until the End and Here We Are), this is Breaking Benjamin at their best. Every song on this album other than the 2 previously mentioned could be a hit single. Once you hear this album you won't be able to stop replaying over and over again, it is almost inhuman how great this band is. Includes some of the best songs ever made from THE BEST rock band currently around: Diary of Jane, Breath, You, Dance with the Devil, Topless, Unknown Soldier, You Fight Me. Your life simply is not complete without this album. GO BUY IT NOW!!!!!!

good music.......2007-06-12

can listen to this one over and over again

What happened?.......2007-06-08

Minus one star right off the bat for having a lame intro and outro. Diary of Jane is the only great song on this album. 2 or 3 good songs, and the rest just sounds so generic and uninspired. We Are Not Alone was a great album and so was Saturate. It sounds like the energy was lost in this album. I'm not counting the band out yet, but if you want your BB fix stick with the first two albums.

Average customer rating: Great Memories Interested in early Queen? Queen Greatest Hits Holy Moleee Canoli! Camooosh this is a piece of GOLD Best Double Box Set Ever

Queen - Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 &2 Queen Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Styx - Greatest Hits Foreigner - Complete Greatest Hits Cars - Complete Greatest Hits Boston - Greatest Hits Greatest Hits ASIN: B000000OF6 Release Date: 1995-11-14

Tracks:

1. Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Another One Bites The Dust
3. Killer Queen
4. Fat Bottomed Girls
5. Bicycle Race
6. You're My Best Friend
7. Don't Stop Me Now
8. Save Me
9. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
10. Somebody To Love
11. Now I'm Here
12. Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy
13. Play The Game
14. Flash
15. Seven Seas Of Rhye
16. We Will Rock You
17. We Are The Champions

Tracks:

1. A Kind Of Magic
2. Under Pressure
3. Radio Ga Ga
4. I Want It All
5. I Want To Break Free
6. Innuendo
7. It's A Hard Life
8. Breakthru
9. Who Wants To Live Forever
10. Headlong
11. The Miracle
12. I'm Going Slightly Mad
13. The Invisible Man
14. Hammer To Fall
15. Friends Will Be Friends
16. The Show Must Go On
17. One Vision

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Queen brought a whole new meaning to the phrase over the top. While rock & roll flamboyance stretched back at least as far as Little Richard, Freddie Mercury continued to camp it up, taking little seriously and smirking at the music's growing pretensions while partaking in them no small bit. Many of the band's singles hold up extremely well, later tracks such as "Hammer to Fall" as much as prime-era numbers such as "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Killer Queen," and "You're My Best Friend." The quartet's canny sense of melody and sophisticated vocal harmonies--not to mention Mercury's raised eyebrow--have traveled well through the years. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Great Memories.......2007-07-20

This 2 cd set is a great sound of their best songs.The lyrics are written with a message for the listener.You will have a great experience just listening to the wonderful sound that you will hear

Interested in early Queen?.......2007-07-18

FYI - if it's early Queen you're interested in - you know, stuff before that lemon of an album "Bicycle Races" - I strongly urge you to buy the original albums (starting with "A Day at the Races").

Queen Greatest Hits.......2007-07-16

I really started to like Queen recently. Bohemian rhapsody is such a great song and really gets you moving. My husband likes running to this music. I am still getting used to some of the other songs, but I really like this CD. Whenever I listen to We Are the Champions, I think of the episode of Cheers when all of the bar boys pounded on the bar to this song. It's fun. As always, Amazon seems to have the best prices. I don't have to pay shipping or tax and save an additional dollar or two on top of that.

Holy Moleee Canoli! Camooosh this is a piece of GOLD.......2007-05-23

This creation is one remarkable piece of history! I'm so thankful I got it, and for such a nice price you get almost 40 songs! With their incorporation of piano and Freddie Mercury's voice, and their guitarist- this thing just blows out your ears in amazement. I had heard so many of these songs on the radio, but who knew they did all of them? Bicycle Race first annoyed me with so much repitition, but with my love for bike-riding, it's become a motto for me to. Killer Queen is just WOWZERs... so sexy and loaded. And there's tons more, but I'll save those as super surpise you'll be glad you got!

Best Double Box Set Ever.......2007-05-09

What can I say?!!?
Queen was the best - the songs are brilliant and theatrical.
Freddy M. will be forever one of the best performers - EVER.

Thanks for the greatest box set at the greatest price, Amazon!

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Average customer rating: great cd GREY'S SOUNDTRACK CD.....A WINNER not at all what I hoped Great Selection of Artists Grey's Anatomy, Vol. 2 was all I hoped for

Grey's Anatomy, Vol. 2 Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Grey's Anatomy Grey's Anatomy - The Complete Second Season Grey's Anatomy - The Complete First Season The Last Kiss Eyes Open ASIN: B000H8SFJ8 Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

1. How to Save a Life - The Fray
2. War on Sound - Moonbabies
3. I Me You - Jim Noir
4. Kaboom! - Ursula 1000
5. Miss Halfway - Anya Marina
6. Multiply - Jamie Lidell
7. Universe & U - KT Tunstall
8. Monster Hospital - Metric
9. How We Operate [Radio Edit] - Gomez
10. Grace Master - Kate Havnevik
11. Sexy Mistake - The Chalets
12. Bound by Love - Gran Bel Fisher
13. I Hate Everyone [Clean] - Get Set Go
14. Homebird - Foy Vance
15. Chasing Cars [Acoustic] - Snow Patrol

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This soundtrack to the hit TV series starts off with a melancholy ballad by Denver's the Fray (fittingly titled "How to Save a Life"), but the well-curated CD isn't all thoughtful adult alt-rock--reflecting the series' mood changes, it offers a wide range of modern sounds. In addition to the expected acoustical numbers (in this case, from Anya Marina, KT Tunstall, and Snow Patrol's live version of "Chasing Cars"), the album reaches across genres and continents to offer the sunny-'60s-pop vibe of Jim Noir's "I Me You," Jamie Lidell's electro-jazzy "Multiply," the edgy punky-pop aggro of Metric, the rambunctious "Sexy Mistake" from the Chalets, and the winning singalong misanthropy of singer-songwriter Foy Vance's "I Hate Everyone." Ursula 1000's Alex Gimeno lightens up the proceedings with one of his trademark upbeat, hip-gyrating numbers (which seems to pay tribute to Serge Gainsbourg's "Comic Strip"), while the Moonbabies' sweet, swirling harmonies deliver the kind of perfectly crafted pop we've come to expect from the Swedes. If this compilation turns people on to these deserving acts, it will have done its job. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

great cd.......2007-07-19

I love when I am watching the show and I start to bob to the music in the background. I always wonder who sings the songs. This cd is perfect not just for a Grey's fan but a music fan as well. There is no worry of language, you can play it around kids. I really love this cd.

GREY'S SOUNDTRACK CD.....A WINNER.......2007-06-27

Like anything associated with this great show, Volume 2 of the Grey's Anatomy Soundtrack is great. But not as great as listening to the music while watching the show simultaneously, I'm afraid. The music is unique, creative and non-trendy. All pluses. Unfortunately, the soundtrack CD's of Grey's Anatomy do not contain pop-up images of Drs. Shepherd, Blake and Karev! ):

not at all what I hoped.......2007-06-25

My wife and I are big fans of Grey's and the music we hear on the show. I dont know if the cd just doesnt fit without the show in the foreground, but we both were very disappointed at this CD.

Great Selection of Artists.......2007-05-15

The music complimented the show, but can truly stand on its own merits. I felt the same way about the Touched By An Angel soundtracks too.

Grey's Anatomy, Vol. 2 was all I hoped for.......2007-05-13

There are some songs on this album that I play over and over. The Fray's "How to Save a Life", Gomez's "How We Operate", Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars". I knew I wanted those. There were surprise faves too, like Jamie Lidell and The Moonbabies. All the moody stuff that underlies the heartbreak scenes, as well as the quirky,upbeat songs that make the show watchable. I'll probably end up buying Vol. 1 and whatever comes next.

Average customer rating: great cd wow Great Selection of Music GOOD! Waiting room music...

Grey's Anatomy Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Grey's Anatomy, Vol. 2 Grey's Anatomy - The Complete First Season Grey's Anatomy - The Complete Second Season How To Save A Life Eyes Open ASIN: B000AXWHQW Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

1. The Postal Service - Such Great Heights
2. Roisin Murphy - Ruby Blue
3. Maria Taylor - Song Beneath The Song
4. Tegan and Sara - Where Does The Good Go
5. Mike Doughty - Looking At The World From The Bottom Of A Well
6. Get Set Go - Wait
7. The Eames Era - Could Be Anything
8. Rilo Kiley - Portions For Foxes
9. Joe Purdy - The City
10. Medeski, Martin & Wood - End of the World Party
11. Ben Lee - Catch My Disease (Live Version)
12. The Ditty Bops - There's A Girl
13. The Radio - Whatever Gets You Through Today
14. Inara George - Fools In Love
15. Psapp - Cosy In The Rocket

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It's always a pleasant surprise when a soundtrack contains an interesting collection of under-heard or under-appreciated tunes, but it's to be expected from Grey's Anatomy--a TV show that is packed with sharp dialogue, honest characters, and wall-to-wall good music. The head-bobbing starts immediately when the Postal Service opens things up "Such Great Heights," a crafty track that will provide indie rock fans who still love the Pet Shop Boys their guilty fix. A few songs in, the cleverness continues with the dysfunctional-woman anthem "Portions for Foxes" by L.A.'s Rilo Kiley, a tune that will have you quoting sharp lyrics to Desperate girlfirends for days. Other must-have music includes Mike Doughty (former lead singer of Soul Coughing) with "Looking At The World From The Bottom Of A Well," and the gorgeous Bjork-meets-Cat-Power stylings of Inara George on the lucious "Fools In Love." The disc highlight (from a talented vocalist named Roisin Murphy) is the sassy "Ruby Blue"--the kind of Macy Gray-funk that makes you want to see her live, immediately. As an added bonus, the liner notes have a wonderful mini-essay by two of the executive producers, providing an enjoyable description of the show's attention to detail, and the cast and crew's deep love of music. --Denise Sheppard

Album Description

The "Grey's Anatomy" soundtrack features an eclectic mix of indie pop and rock artists whose music was heard during the first season of Grey's Anatomy--a wildly popular ABC drama about surgical interns in Seattle.
The soundtrack features electrifying music from such beloved indie artists as Rilo Kiley, The Postal Service, Ben Lee, and Medeski, Martin & Wood, as well as undiscovered talent such as London-based electropop duo Psapp, who supply the show's main title song "Cosy in the Rocket."
The album's tracks, many of which can be heard during key emotional scenes in various episodes, were chosen by the show's creator and executive producer, Shonda Rhimes and executive producer Betsy Beers, from a large pool of artists introduced to them by music supervisor Alex Patsavas, who is also the music supervisor of Fox's The O.C.. "We fall in love with the songs," says Rhimes. "We ride around listening to them in our cars. We call each other to talk about them on the phone. We get them into our heads and into our souls. And then we weave them into the show because we can't live without them."

Customer Reviews:

great cd.......2007-07-19

I really love this tv show and love the music even more. It gives you something to jam to in the car on those long drives. It kind of reminds me of the mix tapes I used to make in high school, it just flows.

wow.......2007-05-28

Whoever picks the music for Grey's Anatomy is great at their job. Listening to the soundtrack brings back the moments from the show the songs were used during. This soundtrack has a great selection of the songs, too. Many other soundtracks have trouble picking from a wide selection of songs, and sometimes leave out the best ones. That's not a problem here.

Great Selection of Music.......2007-05-15

The music complimented the show, but can truly stand on its own merits. I felt the same way about the Touched By An Angel soundtracks too.

GOOD!.......2007-05-14

Not as good as Volume 2! But still enjoyable. Looking forward to Volume 3!

Waiting room music..........2007-05-08

I admit, I've never seen "Grey's Anatomy" -- "House" is all the hospital stuff I can handle. My tastes run more towards eccentric comedy and surreal drama, anyway.

But I cannot fault the makers of this show for the music they select, a mingling of mellow rock and shimmering indiepop. A bunch of glorious lesser-known bands -- Psapp, the Ditty Bops, Maria Taylor -- get to take the spotlight in the first volume, and they generally complement each other beautifully.

It opens on a high note -- the Postal Service's fuzzy, intimate little trip-hop song, with the enchanting lyrics, "I am thinking it's a sign/That the freckles in our eyes/Are mirror images and when we kiss/They're perfectly aligned... And when you scan the radio/I hope this song will guide you home..."

They follow it up with some other indie gems: Roisin Murphy's thumpy trippy funk, Maria Taylor's shimmering, swirling "not a love song," Tegan & Sara's prickly guitar pop, Inara George's mellow Mazzy-Starrish ballad, and the Ditty Bops' sprightly little alt-country with pleasant harmonies.

And there's rockier numbers as well -- the Radio's swirling guitars, Ben Lee's mellotron folk, and Martin Medeski's brooding party rocker. And finally, there's the most electronic song on here -- Psapp's exquisitely twinkly "Cosy in a Rocket," which sounds like a music box in a science fiction flick.

It's been chic for a few years to have lots of indie rock and pop in soundtracks, especially if you can work them into a hit TV show's soundtrack. "Grey's Anatomy" is one of those shows, and even people who've never seen the show can appreciate the musical taste of whoever comes up with these things.

Granted, not every song is great -- personally, Ben Lee's "Catch My Disease" felt like a weird fit. But the majority of them are excellent pieces of work -- chilly sparkling trip-pop, sinewy guitar pop, and combinations of the two. Most of them are pretty peppy, but occasionally (Inara George) you get something mellow and relaxing.

And those swirling guitars are flavoured with little bits of keyboard, handclaps (Roisin Murphy), piano, banjo (Ditty Bops) and driving bass. The vocals are usually quite good as well -- harmonized croons, boyish odes, ringing girls' voices, bluesy growls, and yowls of "oh look what you do/oh ruby blue!" The best would have to be Maria Taylor, whose full-bodied voice is as ethereal and elusive as a winter breeze.

The first "Grey's Anatomy" soundtrack is not just a good introduction to some great artists, but a beautiful collection of solid rock and pop songs. Definitely a good buy -- even if you don't watch the show.

Average customer rating: New Sounds Cool SOUNDS LIKE GWEN STEFANI! Great CD, Uplifting message THE BEST OF ALL OF THEM! Duff and stuff.

Dignity Hilary Duff Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best Damn Thing [CLEAN] My December Headstrong It Won't Be Soon Before Long Wild Hope ASIN: B000MV9OHW Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. Stranger
2. Dignity
3. With Love
4. Danger
5. Gypsy Woman
6. Never Stop
7. No Work, All Play
8. Between You And Me
9. Dreamer
10. Happy
11. Burned
12. Outside Of You
13. I Wish
14. Play With Fire

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In the most dignified way possible, "Dignity"--the title track to this fizz-bomb of a dance-pop disc--sends a disgusted eye-roll and a flagrant puh-lease to underwear-eschewing celebutantes everywhere: "You'd show up to the opening of an envelope," sings Duff, who hangs onto her signature sweetness despite having entered full-on diss mode. "It's not news when you've got a new bag/It's not news when you're looking your best/Come on, give it a rest." Well said. And sung. Not that calling out the phony and the full of it is what Duff, or Dignity, is all about. Mostly, the disc is a beat-studded chronicling of an incredibly healthy 19-year-old psyche: On "Happy," she's happy despite an ex's attempts to make her miserable; on "With Love"--maybe her catchiest, most grown-up song to date--she's willing to accept rejection as long as kindness plays a role in its delivery. Musically, with the help of groove-conscious producers like Tim & Bob and Will.i.am, Duff edges ever closer to adult sensibilities; her goofball Lizzie McGuire days seem far behind. It's an evolution anybody could have seen coming, actually. Has there ever been a starlet with her head on straighter? --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

New Sounds Cool.......2007-07-17

This disc is an interesting mixing of paces that very guessed right his title give a Dignity different from the interpretacion and his musical identity like it we know in his previous presentations.
Este disco es una interesante mezcla de ritmos que muy acertado su titulo dan una Dignidad distinta a las interpretacion y su identidad musical como la conocemos en sus anteriores presentaciones.

SOUNDS LIKE GWEN STEFANI!.......2007-07-16

I sorta disliked Hilary Duff, being a young singer myself... I believed she had no talent.
However, I believe she'll improve vocally with age. This CD reminds me a lot of Gwen's CD, LOVE ANGEL MUSIC BABY!

I think this CD is a great! Hilary has learned to harmonize better as well as find her own style. I really like some of the beats esp, "Stranger."

Her music video is also... AWESOME. I DIG IT. YOU SHOULD TO!

With this album, I have more respect for Hilary Duff.

Great CD, Uplifting message.......2007-07-11

I read somewhere that this was her fourth disc, I had never listened to an entire cd by her before, but the title got my attention, and it is the theme for the whole album, there are no out of place tracks here, she helps you to think, and makes the tracks electronic, which I can work out to on the treadmill, but I must say the standout song on this cd is No Work All Play, she sounds wise beyond her years, expressing that life is about more than just having a good time, having balance and getting to know yourself is more important. She encourages the listener to keep trying, even when it is difficult at times, the journey will help a person gain wisdom and grow stronger. Thank you Ms. Duff, it was an encouraging ride

THE BEST OF ALL OF THEM!.......2007-07-09

i love all of hilary's cds, but this one is my favorite! my favorite songs are "dignity", "with love", "gypsy woman", and "happy". all the songs are great, but those are the best. "dignity" automaticly made me think of paris hilton (who i think is a spoiled brat) and "happy" is the song i would assoiate with a break up to say that you are so over the guy. it's words are like she's talking to someone (most likely Joel) "i'm happy and i know that makes you mad/after all the things you put me through/i'm finally gettin' over you. it's an over all great album and i would highly recomend it for hilary fans and first time listeners of all ages!

Duff and stuff........2007-06-28

I've been very happy with Hilary's CD I feel shes grown up the most out of the kids who have come off of disnay around the time she had and started singing. I feel she can still get better though. Alot of dance feeling to the music. I like the dvd on the special edition, atleast for the music videos. I can't wait to see Hilary grow up more and make better albums.

Average customer rating: fine collection of just some of the best of Queen... Queen Greatest hits Queen is Amazing! blast from the past THE QUEEN LEGEND CONTINUES WITH VOLUME II. PART 2 OF 2.

Queen - Greatest Hits Queen Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Classic Queen Aerosmith's Greatest Hits Styx - Greatest Hits Greatest Hits Foreigner - Complete Greatest Hits ASIN: B000000OBP Release Date: 1992-09-15

Tracks:

1. We Will Rock You
2. We Are The Champions
3. Another One Bites The Dust
4. Killer Queen
5. Somebody To Love
6. Fat Bottomed Girls
7. Bicycle Race
8. You're My Best Friend
9. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
10. Now I'm Here
11. Play The Game
12. Seven Seas Of Rhye
13. Body Language
14. Save Me
15. Don't Stop Me Now
16. Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy
17. I Want To Break Free

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Queen brought a whole new meaning to the phrase over the top. While rock & roll flamboyance stretched back at least as far as Little Richard, Freddie Mercury continued to camp it up, taking little seriously and smirking at the music's growing pretensions while partaking in them no small bit. Many of the band's singles hold up extremely well, such as "Killer Queen" and "You're My Best Friend". The quartet's canny sense of melody and sophisticated vocal harmonies--not to mention Mercury's raised eyebrow--have traveled well through the years. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

fine collection of just some of the best of Queen..........2007-08-04

Queen was a remarkably prolific band; and they put out records that made people listen! Their brand of rock and roll was all their own: not just over the top but seriously dramatic when it was necessary. This CD gives us just some of Queen's greatest hits.

The CD track set begins with the famous ballad "We Will Rock You." The beat is low and firm; Freddy Mercury's voice is perfect to sing this song about a mixture of teenage angst and tentative hopefulness for the future. The chorus works wonders for this number which rocks REALLY hard! The electric guitars at the end make this number even better still! Of course, the track ends and goes immediately into "We Are The Champions." Often used as an anthem by sports teams and listened to repeatedly by people who felt they were underdogs alike, "We Are The Champions" sports a poignant melody as the lyrics foretell of inevitable success in life. Awesome introductory numbers for this album!

"Another One Bites The Dust" gives us a rather dark number about the perils of life--not just death but unrequited love, angst, loneliness and inescapable sorrow--not to mention revenge. "Another One Bites The Dust" sports a great rockin' beat and Freddy sings this at his very best! "Killer Queen" sports a beautiful melody that molds together rock and some instruments that sound as if they come from another century long gone! "Killer Queen" explores the life of a woman who hurts her men without caring about their feelings. Awesome! The electric guitars fit in perfectly, too.

"Somebody To Love" begins with a gospel sounding chorus and when the band and Freddy kick in this number takes flight! The backup vocals enhance this number and "Somebody To Love" really rocks hard! This is one ballad that truly explores the feelings a man has when he needs a woman to be his one true love. Excellent! The ending crescendo makes this number shine all the more, too.

"Fat Bottomed Girls" starts off sounding like a country ballad--until the band kicks in with their electric guitars to show the true nature of this track! Freddy and the band give a salute to their big bottomed ladies with this number; and the guitars never miss a beat.

"You're My Best Friend" may be one Queen hit that many, many people have heard in public places where there music plays. This classic rock ballad deals with the joy Freddy's character feels for his one true love; his woman is also his best friend. "You're My Best Friend" gives us a joyous number that celebrates the never ending happiness of true love. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" sports a great beat and the hand clapping sounds enhance the number, too. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" deals with the feelings people have when they are in love. Perfect!

"Seven Seas Of Rhye" begins with a great musical flourish; and Freddy sings this to perfection! The guitars are great on "Seven Seas Of Rhye" and this is one song you'll want to listen to over and over again. Good percussion, too. "Don't Stop Me Now" features Freddy singing and playing piano for a touching number about a man who wants to take the night off to celebrate his good fortune in life. When Freddy sings "there's no stopping me," you really believe him! SMILE

"Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy" gives us a number for which Freddy and the band sing of a man who wants to woo his woman using old fashioned romantic technique. The piano works wonders for this number and the melody glistens like gold! Wow!

The liner notes include great color photos of Queen over the years and you learn which songs came from which albums.

Some reviewers note that this album doesn't have all of Queen's greatest hits. For example, "Bohemian Rhapsody" is not on this CD. Huge Queen fans will want to purchase Greatest Hits, part 2 and other Queen retrospective CDs as well.

Queen remains a strong force in the music industry despite the passage of time. Their CDs sell well to this day; and aspiring rock artists would do well to study their artistry. Get this album and enjoy it today!

Queen Greatest hits.......2007-07-12

This CD is is great especially if you are a Queen fan. It truly is a collection Of their greatest hits.

Queen is Amazing!.......2007-05-23

This CD was my first exposure to Queen. As is evident on this album, this band is absolutely overflowing with talent. Freddie Mercury is a genius, singing his heart out on every single one of these tracks. It's hard to pick and choose, but I would have to say that the standout tracks for me are:

"Somebody to Love": A huge, sprawling song with absolutely mesmorizing vocals from Freddie Mercury and amazing harmonies.
"Fat Bottom Girls": A classic hard rock tune with gorgeous harmonies and great guitar lines.
"You're My Best Friend": A smooth, cool, beautiful, and underrated love song.
"Seven Seas of Rhye": I love the piano on this song, and the classic hard rock feel.
"Don't Stop Me Now": A classic adrenaline-rush of a song.

I love this CD. You should get it if you like Queen. It's very cohesive. And if you don't really know Queen that well, it's a great sampler of their music. There is one problem. "Bohemian Rhapsody" is my favorite Queen song, and its absence on this album irks me quite a bit. That being said, I would download it individually before I would actually buy another album with it.

blast from the past.......2007-05-14

I have always liked Queen I wore out the tape in my cassette player I choose this cd because had the best mix of their hits Anyone who wants to remember those great Queen hits This is the one to get

THE QUEEN LEGEND CONTINUES WITH VOLUME II. PART 2 OF 2........2007-05-09

Before I begin my review, I would like to invite everyone that are hardcore diehard Rock n' Roll fans to read the website that Kevin Johns and I have set up for all of you. It is called "FOREVER IN ROCK, THE JOHN LOPEZ REVIEWS WRAP UP." Just log in www foreverinrock blogspot com/. I deeply hope that all of you will read it, take part in it and display what your true musical needs and tastes are. I hope to hear from all of you soon. Forever in Rock, John L.

I will be writing a review on the legendary compilation album entitled "QUEEN - GREATEST HITS - VOLUME II" by one of Rock's all-time greatest bands ever. I give you one of England's pride and joy's and one of Britain's favorite sons, Q-U-E-E-N! "QUEEN - GREATEST HITS - VOLUME II" was originally released in 1992 on Compact Disc on the Hollywood Records label which is distributed by Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. This review is Part 2 of 2. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary compilation album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the overall best informative and most accurate review possible.

QUEEN will forever go down in Rock n' Roll history and be remembered for writing and recording some of Rock's most legendary all-time greatest sacred classic anthems ever. QUEEN will also be remembered for delivering one of Rock's most flamboyant and charismatic lead singer's / frontmen ever. Of course I'm speaking of the late great Farrokh Bulsara, also known the world over as Freddie Mercury. When Mercury met up and joined forces with rhythm and lead guitarist Brian May, bassist John Deacon and drummer Roger Taylor, the stage was set and QUEEN would set out to conquer the world. QUENN would write and record many great albums and hit songs throughout the band's whole entire career to highly critically acclaim. Like volume I, "QUEEN - GREATEST HITS - VOLUME II" would be the result of the many great hit songs that QUEEN would record throughout their entire career. Also like volume I, the album, "QUEEN - GREATEST HITS - VOLUME II" would also serve as proof, of one of the many great contributions, accomplishments and achievements that QUEEN would give to Rock n' Roll. Also without a doubt, in my opinion, like volume I, "QUEEN - GREATEST HITS - VOLUME II" also stands as a true testament of the sheer genius and musical creativity of four extremely talented individuals. "QUEEN - GREATEST HITS - VOLUME II" is also a fine fitting tribute to a great legendary band that was truly indeed, far ahead of their time.

It is now time to let the Rock n' Roll music of QUEEN to speak for itself and back it up by doing all of the talking musically. "QUEEN - GREATEST HITS - VOLUME II" from 1992 picks up right where VOLUME I left off and begins with the forever slow blistering QUEEN trademark Rock anthem that could be heard in stadiums during sports events the world over, "We Will Rock You," this slow Rocker will then develop into the beautifully slow hard Rock anthem "We Are The Champions," the merciless killer Rocker "Another One Bites The Dust," the forever Opera hard Rocker "Killer Queen," one of the most beautiful slow Rock anthems ever, "Somebody To Love," the hard Rock anthem for beautiful overweight women the world over, "Fat Bottom Girls," the amazing Opera Rock anthem "Bicycle Race," the forever beautifully slow QUEEN trademark Rock anthem "You're My Best Friend," the forever 50's like Rock anthem that would have made ELVIS PRESLEY proud, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," (READY FREDDIE!) the breathtaking a*s kicking hard Rocker "Now I'm Here," the mysterious groundbreaking special effects Rock anthem with an incredible falsetto voice arrangement by Freddie Mercury, "Play The Game," the fantastc killer hard Rocker "Seven Seas Of Rhye," the forever bass pumping synthesized Rocker "Body Language," the beautifully slow electric acoustic Rocker "Save Me," the fast paced and energetic hard Rocker "Don't Stop Me Now," the incredible Opera Rocker "Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy" and the forever danceable synthesized Rocker "I Want To Break Free." Again, like VOLUME I, may I also add that the blistering lead vocals and breathtaking falsetto vocal arrangements by Freddie Mercury was PERFECT and on the mark while laying down the tracks for all of these legendary hit songs. I would also like to commend Brian May for his merciless guitar riffs and licks throughout all of the recordings of these legendary hit songs. I would also like to commend QUEEN'S legendary rhythm section comprising of bassist John Deacon and drummer Roger Taylor. Their combined perfect harmony sound effort contributed in elevating both Freddie Mercury's blistering lead vocals and Brian May's merciless guitar arrangements to another level unimagined by anyone.

Overall, this is one hell of a compilation album worth checking out and seeking further research and information into especially if you are a hardcore diehard QUEEN fan or a devout music collector. As for all of the curious newcomers and new beginners that are not quite familiar with the sound and music of QUEEN, along with VOLUME I, this is not a bad compilation album or two volume album collection to start off with. Either way you choose, you will have taken a giant step in owning and starting your very own personal QUEEN music collection. You can do all of your researching and album purchases either on Amazon com or at your nearest local Borders Books and Music store. If you ever get a chance, buy both volume albums, you'll be happy and satisfied that you did.

Like VOLUME I, I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary compilation album(s) to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. Without a doubt, this legendary treasure album(s) has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one great priceles gem that no hardcore music fan or devout music collector would want to be without.

In closing, Freddie Mercury's untimely death on 24 November 1991 would close the book on one of Rock's greatest chapters and one of Rock's all-time greatest bands ever. OR SO IT SEEMED. The QUEEN legend and legacy is far from being over. As we speak, QUEEN has been touring with former FREE'S, BAD COMPANY'S and THE FIRM'S lead singer and frontman Paul Rodgers to highly critically acclaim. In my opinion, despite Freddie Mercury being irreplaceable, QUEEN'S only chance of carrying on with someone else that is close to Freddie Mercury's talent is with none other than George Michael. When I heard George Michael sing with QUEEN on stage at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert, Michael is the only lead singer and frontman alive today that is capable of filling in the empty shoes left vacant by the late great Freddie Mercury. I'm really surprised that QUEEN didn't snatch up George Michael right away. I HOPE QUEEN IS READING THIS! As years have gone by, the contributions, accomplishments and achievements that QUEEN has made throughout Rock n' Roll history speaks for itself. In 2001, QUEEN would meet their date with destiny by receiving the highest ultimate honor possible, by being inducted as members of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. With this in mind, QUEEN will forever leave their place and mark in Rock n' Roll history and will never be forgotten. There will also be new stories in the QUEEN legend and legacy that will still need to be told and written. But that, my fellow readers and reviewers, you will just have to stay tuned and glued to your computer and read further more about it at a later date in the near future. So here's to you late great Freddie, Brian, John, Roger and yes, you too Paul and George. Thanks for the many great memories. Keep The faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more or am I wrong? FREDDIE MERCURY LIVES! Thanks for reading my review and I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have truly enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also deeply hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. QUEEN FOREVER! R.I.P. FARROKH BULSARA A.K.A. FREDDIE MERCURY, Born 5 September 1946, Died 24 November 1991 at age 45. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever in Rock, John L.

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1. Homem Comum [Box set] [Import]
2. Irish Dew
3. Irish Pub Songs
4. Ist Das Alles [Import]
5. Karthago [Import]
6. Ki-Zu-Na [Import]
7. Kongo Sigui
8. La Memoire Du Vent [Import]
9. Labe Country: Complaints and Love Songs
10. Les Indispensables [Import]

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Essential Classics [Box set]

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Settin' the Pace [Box set]

Forces [Import]

Go for It...Live! [Live]

Eine Trane Auf Reisen [Import]

Extraordinary Machine

Flambescence

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour [Import]

Demon Days [Enhanced] [Limited Edition] [Special Edition]

Exploration

Everyday Thangz [Explicit Lyrics]

Audio Sampler

Unorthodox Behaviour