Kingdom

George Spelvin, George's Jungle Radio Station, October 26, 2004
Absolutely smashing!!! You cracked the musical ball out of the compositional ball park ten successive times with "Kingdom".

Product Description
The long awaited ninth album from Scotland's best kept secret - Composer Tim McGowan. The new "Kingdom" CD has been getting rave reviews from new age radio station programmers and broadcasters across the U. S and has entered Top Ten Playlists prior to it's official release on November 5th 2004. Words alone cannot convey the beauty within this musical journey from the artist who has been likened to the genre's household names such as Kitaro, David Arkenstone and Yanni. With the comparisons set aside, it has to be said that upon listening to his collection he without a doubt has his own unique style and sound and is not merely a clone of those who have come before him. This CD along with his previous catalog of albums are a must have for those who demand more than sonic wallpaper. Don't take our word on it!! Pick up a copy today and sit back, relax and allow yourself to be whisked off to places only you can go and will want to return to time and time again with this musical journey.

Kingdom

Kingdom,Tim McGowan,McMusic International,The long awaited new CD from Scottish Composer Tim McGowan. His unique blend of heart warming, thought provoking melodies woven tightly through a lush soundscape pull you deep into the personal inner journey that lies ahead.

Average customer rating: Absolutely wonderful CD Compelling The best voice ever heard he is touched by an angel An incredible CD by one fine singer One Chance Produces Limitless Pleasure

Paul Potts [United Kingdom]: One Chance Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Nessun Dorma ~ 20 Great Tenor Arias / Pavarotti, Carreras, Domingo, Bergonzi, Aragall, Björling, Di Stefano, Kollo, Corelli, Del Monaco... The Best of Italian Opera Puccini - Turandot / Franco Zeffirelli - Marton, Domingo, Mitchell, Plishka, Cuenod - James Levine, MET (1988) Turandot 24 Versions of Nessun Dorma One Chance ASIN: B000SKO0OY Release Date: 2007-07-31

Tracks:

1. Nessun Dorma
2. Time to Say Goodbye [Con Te Partir
3. Amapola
4. Everybody Hurts [Ognuno Soffre]
5. Caruso
6. Nella Fantasia
7. You Raise Me Up [por Ti Ser
8. My Way [A Mi Manera]
9. Cavatina
10. Music of the Night

Album Description

2007 debut album from the winner of the first season of Britain's Got Talent. Potts' winning performance of Puccini's 'Nessun Dorma' is now one of the most watched clips in You Tube's history (10 million+). The album includes that track as well as the equally captivating 'Time To Say Goodbye', a Spanish version of 'My Way' and Italian version of REM's 'Everybody Hurts'. 12 tracks. RCA.

Product Description

This Unassuming Man, a 36 Year Old Phone Salesman from South Wales and Amateur Opera Singer, Stepped Up to the Microphone on Simon Cowell's British Itv Show "Britain's Got Talent" and Literally Stole the Show. Many Anticipated Another William Hung, but Instead Got a Caruso! the Performance Brought the Entire Audience to their Feet, Even Winning High Praise from Cowell Himself. Potts Went on to Resoundingly Win the Competition! his is a Real Rags to Riches Tale, Having Been £30,000 in Debt and Suffering Years of Bullying and Recovering from a Serious Motorbike Accident. His Winning the Competition Got Him Signed to a Lucrative Recording Contract and He Gained Considerable Media Exposure all Over the World. This Debut Album Naturally features the Piece He Auditioned with (Puccini's "Nessun Dorma") as Well as his Heart Stopping Version of "Con Te Partiro/Time to Say Goodbye", the Song He Sang in the Finals, Originally Made Famous by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli.

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely wonderful CD.......2007-08-08

I bought this CD because I was so moved by his performance and victory on Britain's Got Talent. I loved watching him perform, but in the back of my mind, I was worried that I would not love the CD quite as much as the Britain's Got Talent shows; I was worried that the lack of visual and lack of audience would diminish the music.

Boy was I wrong!

This CD stands out on its own. The quality of sound is fantastic, and his voice is as rich as ever.

The great thing about Paul Potts, in addition to be a fabulous opera singer, is that he has popularized opera, in my opinion, like no other person ever has.

Get this CD. You will love it! It has surpassed my highest expectation.

Compelling.......2007-08-08

While I was thrilled with the entire Paul Potts story, a part of me was dubious about the rendering of an album in such short order, and how it might be "anti-climactic" with respect to the now-famous U-Tube clips. "Wow". That's how I described it to my wife via text message after hearing it completely. Compelling and spacious, with energy and passion. It was the best twenty bucks I've spent in some time. This man is for real!
Mark

The best voice ever heard he is touched by an angel.......2007-08-08

I saw and heard Paul Potts first on the internet from a you tube or some other video selection. I fell in love with his voice from the first note I heard. Tears literally came from my eyes when I heard his angelic voice. Its that beautiful. I knew right then and there that he would be a world wide star! I have never ever been affected by any type or kind of music the way that Paul's music has affected me. And that says alot as I worked as a Radio Station DJ and a club DJ for many years! This is the first Paul Potts CD I own and it will not be the last. As long as he is on Earth and making CDs I will be wanting them from him! Ray

An incredible CD by one fine singer.......2007-08-07

Paul Potts has a beautiful voice that has been kissed by God. My wife and I congratulate him on his debut CD, and hope for many more throughout his career. One of the hallmarks of a good album is that when you listen to the tracks over and over again, it's like hearing them for the first time. That is the magical experience that we have with Paul Potts. His interpretation of the works, the feeling that is so evident on listening, comes through loud and clear. I personally couldn't care less about any perceived faults with this man which I certainly didn't hear. Bon Voyage with your singing career, Paul. You are a tremendous talent that we're all fortunate was found, and hopefully, one day, we will be able to listen to you live in America!

One Chance Produces Limitless Pleasure.......2007-08-06

I purchased my copy of One Chance from AmazonUK because I could not wait for the American release. It was worth every penny! Paul won our hearts with his audition video because of his inspiring combination of courage, talent and passion. This CD shows that his voice has only improved since the competition. He chose the diverse range of songs because of the connection he felt with each, and he gives each a unique reading. His stirring voice inhabits the universe of each different song, making it a kind of mini-opera in itself. My favorites change with my mood and new hearings produce new insights, but Cavatina and Everybody Hurts continue to grab my heart. I can't wait for the next one!

Average customer rating: Breakout, no doubt! One excellent Ska album Welcome to the Tragic Kingdom! Fun! Great New Wave/Ska Revival

Tragic Kingdom No Doubt Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Return of Saturn Rock Steady No Doubt The Singles 1992-2003 Jagged Little Pill ASIN: B000001Y79 Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

1. Spiderwebs
2. Excuse Me Mr.
3. Just A Girl
4. Happy Now?
5. Different People
6. Hey You
7. The Climb
8. Sixteen
9. Sunday Morning
10. Don't Speak
11. You Can Do It
12. World Go 'Round
13. End It On This
14. Tragic Kingdom

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No Doubt's 1995 release, Tragic Kingdom, brought Southern California's ska scene to a national stage while elevating the band to star status. An irresistible mix of reggae, punk, and power pop, Tragic Kingdom scored several hits, among them "Spiderwebs," "Just a Girl," and "Don't Speak." Singer Gwen Stefani's looks made the group MTV shoo-ins, but her soaring voice is the real star, as evidenced by such songs as "Happy Now?"--a classic you'll-regret-you-dumped-me anthem that recalls Blondie--and the bouncy "Sunday Morning." Despite recurring themes of pain and regret, Tragic Kingdom manages to somehow feel sunny throughout. --Courtney Kemp

Customer Reviews:

Breakout, no doubt!.......2007-01-18

No Doubt deservedly hit it big when they released Tragic Kingdom. Their upbeat ska, punk, and rock influenced music stood out among the post-grunge crowd. There are several radio hits here, and the album has a lot more to offer. It's definitely a CD that is worth a spin if you like what you've heard of them before. A classic 90s album!

One excellent Ska album.......2006-11-09

No Doubt's Tragic Kingdom is really a great album and worth your money. Literally every track on it is well done. In my opinion its the last good No Doubt album. My personal favorite song is The Climb, mainly because its written in 12/8 as opposed to 4/4 time, like most popular music. Unfortunately, every other song on the album is 4/4, but it is something of a treat to hear something different. This album is really good all around and everyone can like at least one track on this album.

Welcome to the Tragic Kingdom!.......2006-07-26

This is the best album No Doubt has ever made. I still remember in 1996 when don't speak was No.1 for long weeks. I thunk this song is the best No doubt has ever made. A performance deserving a standing ovation. The rate lies down:

1. Spiderwebs. A great intro. This song is what defines No Doubt style to my opinion. I love this one. 10/10

2. Excuse me mr. I don't like this song that much. I think ''Sixteen'' should have been released as a single instead of this one. The lyrics, don't make much sense, but the piano sounds good. 6/10

3. Just a Girl. A very nice song about teenager girls. The guitar sounds great. 10/10

4. Happy Now? This song sounds good. I like it.9/10

5. Different People. Nice intro. The rest, isn't that bad. 8/10

6. Hey You. The first time I saw this song title, before I listened to it, I thought It was a remake of Pink Floyd's. This song is the strongest one. It's just rock. Doesn't have any reggae, pop or ska rythm. One of my favourites. 10/10

7. The Climb. It didn't have to take much time. This song is the boring slow one. Is actualy quiet good, but is the longest one, and it wasn't necessary at all. Up to 6 minutes!! 8/10

8. Sixteen. One of my favourites. One of the best rock songs No Doubt has ever made. It had been released as a single and I bet it would have reached the number one for weeks! Starts great, is the song that makes you stand up and jump. I was 16, and I felt like this song was to me. I felt identified with it.''You're only sixteen and you're feeling old...'' And it ends when Sunday Morning starts, with the drums. 10/10

9. Sunday Morning. I love how the song sounds, it's geat! but the lyrics doesn't help that much. But I don't care, I like it! One of my favourites. 10/10

10. Don't Speak. I have no words to describe this song. The lyrics, the sound, everything on this song is great! I think this is the best No Doubt song on their 5 studio albums!
A strong ballad. ''As we die, both you and I, with my head in my hands I sit and cry...''.10/10

11. You can do it. Doesn't sound that good. This song shouldn't have been included on this album. Is just the worst. I don't like it. 3/10

12. A very nice song. ''We gotta fing another way to make the world go 'round.'' The lyrics are great. Is just about rality. I love this song. 10/10

13. End it on this. A good one. Not that bad. 9/10

14. Tragic Kingdom. This song is like the cherry on the cake. I like the intro when it says "Permanecer sentados por favor" in Spanish. Welcome to the Tragic Kingdom! 10/10

Be sure you pick a copy of this album up. This album is No Doubt's best ever.

Fun!.......2006-07-19

You can't go wrong with this CD. It's just fun! Gwen's voice, the lyrics, the music is all good stuff!

Great New Wave/Ska Revival.......2006-07-10

I listened to this for the first time in a long time recently and was pleasantly surprised at how good it sounds.

This is the ultimate No Doubt album - terrific sound of ska/new wave/pop. Listening to this album again during our present penchant for 80's revival made me realize that "Tragic Kingdom" was about 10 years ahead of it's time.

"Spiderwebs", "Excuse Me Mr", "Just A Girl", "Sunday Morning" and "Don't Speak" are all great singles.

Hopefully this band will truly return to their great roots and return to this fine form in the near future...I think it's the perfect time!

Average customer rating: Pastor Cheryl in Chi-Town My review on Shekinah Glory CD An Awesome CD Anointed Shekinah Glory Ministry CD

Live Shekinah Glory Ministry Manufacturer: Kingdom Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Live Recordings | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Day by Day Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs Alive in South Africa An Invitation to Worship 20/85 The Experience ASIN: B0006SSQFW Release Date: 2004-12-21

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Your Name
3. Psalm 27
4. Awesome & Mighty
5. Awesome & Mighty Exhortation
6. I Exalt Thee
7. Arise, Shine (Exhortation)
8. Arise, Shine
9. Higher
10. Higher (Reprise)
11. Unquenchable Worshipper
12. Unquenchable Worshipper Prophetic (Reprise)
13. Under My Feet Prophetic
14. Clap/Shout (Psalms 47)
15. Clap/Shout (Prophetic Reprise)

Tracks:

1. How Deeply I Need You
2. Love Medley: Oh How He Loves You and Me
3. Love Medley: Beyond Measure
4. Love Medley: God's Gift
5. Love Medley: What a Love/Oh How I Love Jesus
6. Like Never Before (Intro)
7. Like Never Before
8. Like Never Before (Reprise)
9. Glory to Your Name
10. Place
11. Yes (Intro)
12. Yes
13. Yes (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Pastor Cheryl in Chi-Town.......2007-06-27

I want to give a TEN once again loved this CD!!!!!!!!!!!! GLORY TO GOD in the highest!

My review on Shekinah Glory CD.......2007-05-08

Want to give God a hand praise? Listen to this CD! You will feel the presents of God throughout the CD.

An Awesome CD.......2007-03-27

This cd definietly needs to be added to any collection for gospel music lovers. I think this cd is better than their first (and that was good too). Powerful praise and worship music.

Anointed.......2007-03-20

The ministry of Shekinah Glory is highly anointed and I recommend their CD to all!

Shekinah Glory Ministry CD.......2007-02-07

This CD is an undescribable worship experience!! I try to listen to it almost everyday!

Average customer rating: Haunting better than the film Amazing Music from Harry-Gregson Williams Awesome music! "Borrows" from the late Jerry Goldsmith's "The 13th Warrior"

Kingdom of Heaven Iestyn Davies (connter-tenor) , Catherine Bott (soprano) , and Harry Gregson-Williams Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Soundtracks | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: King Arthur The Last Samurai Batman Begins Gladiator: Music from the Motion Picture Alexander ASIN: B00080EUN0 Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Burning the Past
2. Crusaders- Harry Gregson-Williams
3. Swordplay
4. A New World
5. To Jerusalem
6. Sibylla
7. Ibelin
8. Rise a Knight
9. The King
10. The Battle of Kerak
11. Terms
12. Better Man
13. Coronation
14. An Understanding
15. Wall Breached
16. The Pilgrim Road
17. Saladin
18. Path to Heaven
19. Light of Life (Ibelin Reprise)- Harry Gregson-Williams

Amazon.com

Filmmaker Ridley Scott has long been intrigued by historical events and their contemporary echoes, a fascination that evinces itself again here in the violent tale of Balian of Ibelin (Orlando Bloom), a Jerusalem blacksmith who rallies his people against foreign invaders during the Crusades of the 12th century. Breaking with a successful modern collaboration with Hans Zimmer that yielded such eclectic riches as Gladiator, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down, and Matchstick Men, Scott turned here to fellow Englishman/former Zimmer associate Harry Gregson-Williams for his new film's music. The composer, perhaps weary of the electronica-suffused action film cliches he's so often been associated with, rises admirably to the occasion with a sweeping orchestral score that masterfully trades on a wealth of disparate historical and stylistic influences. Gregson-Williams echoes the film's religious and cultural conflicts via the tense musical axis at the soundtrack's core, one that sets the invading Church's medieval choral ecclesiastics on a collision course with the ancient Arabic modalities of the film's hero. The resulting score may occasionally trade on hoary Hollywood romantic traditions, but the composer infuses them with such bracing doses of historical/ethnic antecedents—and his own decidedly contemporary instincts—as to create a compelling new whole. Even the obligatory, pop-oriented version of Ibellin's Theme ("Light of Life") by Natacha Atlas shimmers with Middle Eastern-inflected enticement. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Haunting.......2007-06-12

Plain and simple this is a haunting score from start to finish. Something about that choir church voice that haunts the mind and soul. That's not a bad thing, that's a very good thing! What's great about the score is that it's easily recognizable to scenes from the movie. Now there was one that was left out and I do believe it's the funeral scene for King Baldwin which was great. That song would've made this album complete for me. Regardless of that minor mistake by the producers of the album, it is still a great listen for those who are enchanted by great epics and great monumental scores that accompany them. There's perfect balance in this score that really sets the mood and you do not get bored. Just don't cross into that realm of half-sleep and half awakeness while listening. You will eventually get startled.

better than the film.......2007-05-24

the music was the best thing about the film. But when you listen to it i can't recall anything from the film at all. Oh well.

Amazing Music from Harry-Gregson Williams.......2007-03-12

There is too much to say concerning this score, so I will keep my review rather curt. This is one of the best action/epic film scores ever written. Williams wrote the music for the Chronicles of Narnia in the same year as Kingdom of Heaven, and although the Narnia score was excellent, it cannot compare to the wonderfully artful music delivered in Kingdom of Heaven. I own over 200 film soundtracks and this is one that spins in my CD changer most often.

Awesome music!.......2007-01-06

My 13 year old daughter took this from me, and now has loaded it in her ipod. she loves it, and I hear it coming from her earphones all the time. (That makes me happy considering some of the junk out there) I personally love it too! The music brings back the memories of the wonderful movie, but it is beautiful to listen to regardless. I definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys beautiful music.

"Borrows" from the late Jerry Goldsmith's "The 13th Warrior".......2006-12-27

I am an avid collector of film scores (Over 160 thus far) and many are VERY rare/valuable. I personally do not own this Gregson-Williams score (I've seen the movie) but it works quite well in the film. There is only one thing I want readers to know: Just as the final, climactic battle sequence is beginning, Orlando Bloom is giving a speech to his brothers in arms....listen to the music at that moment. If you're an avid collector such as I am, you'll notice that the music playing is actually the piece entitled "Valhalla/Viking Victory" from Jerry Goldsmith's "The 13th Warrior". I don't know how Gregson-Williams got permission to use excerpts from that piece in this film, considering Goldsmith passed away in 2004 (Before Kingdom of Heaven was released). Anyway, not EVERYTHING heard in the film is original Gregson-Williams music. I do not know if the piece is also heard on the CD.

Average customer rating: ****CHECK IT OUT!!!!.........jayz is a RHYME BITER! I cannot stop listening to this fine, fine performance He Still Has It Yes, Kingdom of Incompetence comes ...with you !!! We know it !!!! 3-1/2 stars -- The Blueprint 3

Kingdom Come Jay-Z Manufacturer: Roc-a-Fella ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tha Blue Carpet Treatment Doctor's Advocate Hip Hop Is Dead Release Therapy Eminem Presents: The Re-Up ASIN: B000JJSRUM Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

1. The Prelude
2. Oh My God
3. Kingdom Come
4. Show Me What You Got
5. Lost One featuring Chrisette Michele
6. Do U Wanna Ride featuring John Legend
7. 30 Something
8. I Made It
9. Anything featuring Usher & Pharrell
10. Hollywood featuring Beyonce
11. Trouble
12. Dig A Hole featuring Sterling Simms
13. Minority Report featuring Ne-Yo
14. Beach Chair featuring Chris Martin

Tracks:

1. Politics As Usual
2. Can't Knock The Hustle
3. Can I Live

Amazon.co.uk

Few retirements are as short-lived as that of New York rap mogul Jay-Z. Barely two years after bowing out in 2004, he's back with Kingdom Come--and if he's set down the mic for a minute, it doesn't show. Backed by a dream team of producers (Just Blaze, Kanye West, Dr Dre, the Neptunes), with special guests including Pharrell, Beyonce, and Coldplay's Chris Martin, it's an A-list cast. Naturally, though, it's the Hova who's the star attraction, slightly older and prone to pontificating on his ten years in the game (see "30-Something"), but certainly no wiser: as he raps on "Trouble," he's still got "hands in the cookie jar." The first few tracks are pure consolidation, gleaming and boastful productions that remind you just how great Jay-Z is on the mic. Further in, though, Kingdom Come branches out in style: "Hollywood," the duet with Beyoncé, is a jaded take on celebrity culture, while "Minority Report" relives the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina with the Bush Administration in the metaphorical sights. Finally, the Coldplay-produced "Beach Chair" concludes the album on a spiritual note, Jay-Z announcing "life is but a dream" as Chris Martin trills like an angel atop echoing drums and distorted, music-box guitar. If you thought it could never work, you were clearly underestimating.--Louis Pattison

Amazon.com

While nowhere near a career-ending disaster, the wobbly Kingdom Come wasn't the best justification Jay-Z could have made for ending his retirement. You'd think his enthusiasm for jumping back in the game would give the album more energy but despite a power trio of songs by Just Blaze that kick off the CD, much of the album feels listless and unfocused and it doesn't help that A-list producers like Dr. Dre and the Neptunes drop the ball with some truly tepid tracks. There are nice moments: the blistering title song, Jay's soul-baring "Lost Ones," and his snickering disses on "Dig a Hole." But, those moments are counterbalanced by the clunky "Beach Chair" (produced by Coldplay's Chris Martin), the obnoxious, corporate swagger of "30 Something," and the garish, unlistenable club cut "Anything." Any fan of Jay over the last 10 years knows he's better than this so now the new anticipation will be for his real comeback album. --Oliver Wang

Album Description

Bonus CD includes exclusive LIVE performances from the Reasonable Doubt 10 Yr. Anniversary Concert (Recorded live at Radio City Music Hall June 25, 2006)

Customer Reviews:

****CHECK IT OUT!!!!.........jayz is a RHYME BITER!.......2007-08-07

Jay-Z has had many club bangers, radio singles and hot tracks that alot of ppl luv. He's been around a while, released a big collection of cd's and definitly has gone somewhere in the rap game. His problem though, is that he's way too cocky. He brags as if he is the undisputed, BEST rapper ever and has compared himself to biggieon several accounts. But how does Jay-Z...the 'King' of rap go from retiring to releasing THIS album??? He should be embarassed. Some retirement. only two years he comes back with another album!! thats all this is... just another album. Why even retire?

Anyway, i must say this album blow. The lyrics are oooookkay...but nothin special. same old flow. He probaly bit more rhymes too! The album is overall boring. the beats suck. Just blaze makes an alright beat on 'show me whatyagot' but jay-z rap is nothing special. 'anything' is basically an R&b song that jay-z spits amatuer lyrics over. 'Trouble' is one of wackest dre beats ive ever heard. Jay-z's rap on that song is terrible -NO FLOW!! 'Lost ones' is a nother wack slow song. the entire album features dumber versions of his old songs with wack lyrics. The best song is 'minority report' but not because it's good, just cuz of the message. Honestly...JayZ, you should stop claiing you're the best and spend more time on philanthropy. This CD is wack.

OOH! - and listen to this
I'm a Jay-z fan, for sure, but he is a hhuuuge rhyme biter. Biggie, Big L, Big Daddy Kane, 2Pac??!!, & even SLICK RICK???!!!! How does the 'GREATEST' rapper alive aka the king of ny bite rhymes from these rap idols? Any one of those rappers is 1,000,000,000x better than jay-z will ever be. he is a good entprenur, but not a classic rapper, to me. Especially this new stuff is WWAAACCKKKK

btw... don't believe about the rhyme biting? look it up, it's true. anywhere. jay-z says, 'numbers dont lie' , well neither do your lyrics jay-z, when you compare them to these rappers - nuff said

I cannot stop listening to this fine, fine performance.......2007-07-29

The 2006 studio album by Jay-Z is one of the best releases of the past 3 years for me. I enjoy the artistry and flair that comes to the musical experience of his music but this album just touches you in ways that I do not think the previous ones do. Ups and downs and laughs and frowns this one is stupendous with a lot of heart. I hope he goes out on top or plays in some action hero movie, because I do not think it gets much better than this. Check out songs 1,2 and 6 they are my faves!

He Still Has It.......2007-07-09

When an artist is on top, they should expect a lot of critics. The reality is that Jay-Z is the best all around rapper. His content may not be the deepest, but lyrically he is out of here. He took over and ran rap after Biggy passed. The game needed him since he retired.

I love to see the fact that Hov has matured in his life and his music. Many people want to hear him rap the same way he did five years ago. Jay cannot do that because he is in a different space. Artists are suppose to mature and reflect that maturity in their music. The album's intro lets everyone know that the flow is still there. Songs like "30 Something" tell the listeners that Jay is on his grown man. He is not interested in that young boy stuff anymore. "Beach Chair" is a perfect song to close the album.

This is the most introspective Jay-Z album and it is sad that people do not want to hear him make statements. Life is not all about Fly talk. The only songs I think should have been left off the album were "Anything" and "Hollywood". I do think they fit the album. Other than that he is still the best. These other rappers need to stop hating and taking shots at him. Jay influenced their flows and showed them how to expand business outside of being an artist.

The game needed him and Nas. The rap game was boring and wack. Their new music was refreshing. "I used to think rapping at 38 was ill, but last year alone I grossed 38 mil. I know I ain't quiet 38 but still, the flow so special got a 38 feel. The real is back." That says it all.....

Yes, Kingdom of Incompetence comes ...with you !!! We know it !!!!.......2007-07-08

Dear Jay-Z,
It's a great mistery of this earth how people shoud buy your albums !!!
I don't have this album and I never will own it.
For this rating I used the examle tracks of tha [...] and it is enough to say that THIS IS A FLOP LIKE ALL YOUR ALBUMS.
I sincerely have to tell you that I appreciate you just and only when you are a guest in the albums of the other rappers . So be guest from here to your day of death.
Fortunately there are rappers like Redman, Camp Lo, Icarus, Mally G, Da Ranjahz, Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz, M.O.P., Onyx and GangStarr that maintain high the banner of the rap music !!!
JUST WITH YOU HIP HOP IS DEAD. This would be the title of your next album : " Just with me Hip Hop is dead !"

3-1/2 stars -- The Blueprint 3.......2007-06-30

Let's be real. How many rappers that go into retirement actually stay retired? It seems like rappers feel as though they have to announce such a stage in life because in THIS case, Jay-Z is approaching 40, which is considered elderly in rap years. And while Kingdom Come isn't quite as satisfying as The Black Album, it does have enough good moments.

One thing I have to mention, though, is that the first half of the album had to grow on me. Most of the songs are produced very well, but the thing is, they're produced in such a way that they would work best as instrumental tracks; one really shouldn't be trying to rap over them. And Jay is trying too hard to drop lyrics over such tracks, especially the two most overrated ones, "Oh My God" and "Show Me What You Got".

Thankfully, Jigga redeems himself elsewhere, like on the political "Minority Report", as well as "I Made It", "Dig a Hole" and the title track. But there are also a few more songs that seem a little too similar to his previous work. Although "Lost One" (with Chrisette Michele) is good, it feels like it should have been called "Song Cry Part II". But the obligatory Neptunes track "Anything" should have been left behind, not to mention that Jay already had a song called "Anything" (but to be fair, it was a bonus track off one of Beanie Sigel's albums). And "Trouble" starts off all right, but it gets weird toward the second verse, especially when he ends it with: "If my hand's in the cookie jar, know one thing/Ima take -- y'all know what I mean." We do?

There is also a necessary Beyoncé duet, "Hollywood", that goes absolutely nowhere. And I almost had to knock my rating down to three stars upon learning that the final three tracks are just songs from previous albums. Basically, Kingdom Come is "just another" Jay-Z album, which is why I compare it to The Blueprint. It's not the classic comeback that Jay told us it would be, but it's not terrible either, so just play it to pass the time.

Anthony Rupert

Average customer rating: definite for a fan! Kingdom Hearts CD Kingdom Hearts fans will love cool Magical and emotional!!

Kingdom Hearts Various Artists Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Anime & Video Game Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Kingdom Hearts, Vol. 2 Kingdom Hearts, Vol. 1 Kingdom Hearts Boxed Set--vols 1-4 Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children ASIN: B00007FPGE Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

1. Dearly Beloved
2. Hikari-Kingdom (Orchestra Instrumental Version)
3. Simple And Clean (PLANITb Remix - (Short Edit))
4. Dive Into The Heart (Destati)
5. Destiny Islands
6. Bustin' Up On The Beach
7. Mickey Mouse Club March
8. Treasured Memories
9. Strange Whispers
10. Kairi I
11. It Began With A Letter
12. A Walk In Andante
13. Night Of Fate
14. Destiny's Force
15. Where Is This?
16. Traverse Town
17. The Heartless Has Come
18. Shrouding Dark Cloud
19. Blast Away! (Gummi Ship I)
20. Tricksy Clock
21. Welcome To Wonderland
22. To Our Surprise
23. Having A Wild Time
24. Holy Bananas!
25. Squirming Evil
26. Hand In Hand
27. Kairi II
28. Turning The Key
29. Olympus Coliseum
30. Road To A Hero
31. Go For It!
32. No Time To Think
33. Deep Jungle
34. Merlin's Magical House
35. Winnie The Pooh
36. Bounce-o-rama
37. Just An Itty Bitty Too Much
38. Once Upon A Time
39. Shipmeisters' Humoresque
40. Precious Stars In The Sky
41. Blast Away! (Gummi Ship II)

Tracks:

1. A Day In Agrabah
2. Arabian Dream
3. Villains Of A Sort
4. A Very Small Wish
5. Monstrous Monstro
6. Friends In My Heart
7. Under The Sea
8. An Adventure In Atlantica
9. A Piece Of Peace
10. An Intense Situation
11. The Deep End
12. This Is Halloween
13. Spooks Of Halloween Town
14. Oopsy-Daisy
15. Captain Hook's Pirate Ship
16. Pirate's Gigue
17. Never Land Sky
18. Kairi III
19. Blast Away! (Gummi Ship III)
20. Hollow Bastion
21. Scherzo Di Notte
22. Forze Del Male
23. Hikari-Kingdom Hearts (Instrumental Version)
24. Miracle
25. End Of The World
26. Fragments Of Sorrow
27. Guardando Nel Buio
28. Beyond The Door
29. Always On My Mind
30. Simple And Clean
31. March Caprice For Piano And Orchestra
32. Hand In Hand (Reprise)
33. Dearly Beloved (Reprise)
34. Having A Wild Time (Previous Version)
35. Destati

Customer Reviews:

definite for a fan!.......2007-04-16

if you loved the game and all it's awesomeness, you have to get the soundtrack.
but if you are just getting it for the hikaru utada songs... don't bother because the songs are in japanese.
if you can look past that and appreciate the music, then you won't be disappointed.

Kingdom Hearts CD.......2007-02-10

I love this CD. When I listen to it fills me with that same feeling I get while I play the games. It's a must have for every KH fan out there.

Kingdom Hearts fans will love.......2007-01-20

I bought this for my nine year old son who is a Kingdom Hearts fan. We have a strict "no games" policy during the week and the CD helps him get through. I am not a fan of the game but do appreciate the most of the tracks on the CD. It is nice background music.

cool.......2007-01-16

it was cool and it has great music on it and i hope the 2nd one is great to

Magical and emotional!!.......2007-01-05

It is an asome track.anyone who likes kingdom hearts should get it.It really is emotinall and magical.I liked the song after the begining song.It is highly recomended by me.any one who reads this should get it right away.I am a big fan of kingdom hearts.Get it right away.also get the game(s).They are really good also.Don't listen to any body who reviewd it by giving it one star.You will be pleased.I also like the price Amozon sells it for!So reamember GET KINGDOM HEARTS SOUND TRACKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GO KINGDOM HEARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Average customer rating: Look closely or you'll miss him (and this little gem)

Imaginary Kingdom Tim Finn Manufacturer: Manhattan Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Time on Earth Farewell to the World Palms & Runes, Tarot & Tea: A Michael Penn Collection Try Whistling This Before & After ASIN: B000OMD4B6 Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. Couldn't Be Done
2. Still The Song
3. Astounding Moon
4. Midnight Coma
5. Salt To The Sea
6. Horizon
7. Dead Flowers
8. Resting (Your Hand Lightly)
9. Show Yourself
10. Winter Light
11. So Precious
12. Unsinkable

Customer Reviews:

Look closely or you'll miss him (and this little gem).......2007-06-08

After a long absence Tim Finn is back in his new album, which are few and far between. Imaginary Kingdom is solo musical brilliance brimming with balance between thoughtfulness, hopefulness, and Finn's own imaginations. Its a shame that this album doesn't seem to get much of the recognition it deserves. Seldom found in any music stores and rarely reviewed. But then again Tim Finn always does seem to linger in the background off stage somewhere, where it would seem he is most comfortable. I was lucky enough to encounter this album after hearing his song "Winter Light" located in the end credits of "The Chronicles of Narnia" last year. Some of you may be familiar with it if you purchased the soundtrack. I liked what I heard and so checked out his music here on Amazon (what a handy little place) and soon became familiar with most of his work. This by far seems to be his best. It comes across as being well planned and conceived in that dilligent sort of fashion that only a compulsive solo artist can posses. You remember that air of beginnings and icy new adventure that "The Chronicles of Narnia" left you with? Well this is more of the same thing. It reminds me of that 'light that lingers in a quiet room' that Finn sings about in "Winter Light".

The first song sets a note of determinedness with "Couldn't Be Done" followed by melodical "Still the Song" alas, too short, like many of George Harrison's own works. "Astounding Moon" is thought provoking as it looks up at the nighttime sky in wonder. These first three tracks really play as the heart and soul of this album until you get down to what the second half has to offer. "Salt to the Sea" is a melancholic kind of story where Tim Finn stops off to contemplate life, and a journey, until you get to hopeful "Horizon". Other keys to this CD are "Resting Your Hand Lightly", "Show Yourself" and of course "Winter Light", all of which carry musical harmony.

So there it is, just another overlooked album from 2006 that at least deserves a listen. And if you like it enough check out Finn's other CDs[...]. Tim Finn might not be a very prolific singer, but he is definitely not short of any brilliance as you will soon find out.

Enjoy.

Average customer rating: Amazon Needs To Have 6 Stars Available Good CD. Almost Perfect!!!! Please make this Clear that this is in Japanese NOT english Really captures the feel of the game nicely

Kingdom Hearts, Vol. 2 Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Kingdom Hearts Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Kingdom Hearts Boxed Set--vols 1-4 Kingdom Hearts, Vol. 1 Kingdom Hearts, Vol. 2 ASIN: B000BRWJ9C Release Date: 2006-01-09

Tracks:

1. Dearly Beloved
2. Passion
3. Passion (Opening Version)
4. Lazy Afternoons
5. Sinister Sundown
6. Escapade
7. Dive Into The Heart
8. Fragments Of Sorrow
9. Tension Rising
10. Kairi
11. Missing You
12. 13th Struggle
13. Roxas
14. Sora
15. Afternoon Streets
16. Working Together
17. Friends In My Heart
18. Magical Mystery
19. A Twinkle In The Sky
20. Reviving Hollow Bastion
21. Scherzo Di Notte
22. Laughter And Merriment
23. Desire Fo All That Is Lost
24. Organization Xiii
25. Gearing Up
26. Shipmelster's Shanty
27. Blast Off!
28. Asteroid Attack
29. Crossing The Finish Line
30. Waltz Of The Damned
31. Dance Of The Daring
32. Hesitation
33. Dance To The Death
34. Beauty And The Beast
35. Home Of Dragons
36. Fields Of Honor
37. Apprehension
38. Vim And Vigor
39. Cloudchasers
40. Olympus Coliseum
41. Underworld
42. What Lies Beneath
43. Villains Of A Sort
44. Rowdy Rumble
45. Mickey Mouse Club March
46. A Walk In Andante
47. Monochrome Dreams
48. Old Friends, Old Rivals
49. Floating In Bliss
50. Winnie The Pooh
51. Bounce-O-Rama (Speed Up Ver.)

Album Description

Japanese pressing includes a bonus DVD (NTSC/Region 2) packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Toshiba. 2005.

Album Details

The Game Music Soundtrack from Disney's Hit "Kingdom Hearts" Game is Collected on Disc 1. Disc Two Includes Game Music from Other Disney Games.

Customer Reviews:

Amazon Needs To Have 6 Stars Available.......2007-07-06

This soundtrack was worth every single penny I spent on it and possibly more. It's very different from the first soundtrack which I was relieved to find out. It has more trumpets and drums which makes the CD sound more like a loud celebration. I had to get used to it. Passion is a good example. More guitars and everything. Love it, love it, love it

Good CD........2007-05-14

I love the music on this CD, as well as the music on the KH 1 soundtrack,
yet I believe the music in KH 2 has an edge over KH 1 because:
1. It has a lot more songs, even One-Winged Angel, whitch the KH 1 soundtrack lacks.
2. The music has more emotion in it. You can tell by the sound of almost every instrument that the song conveys something significant.
3. None of the songs annoy me(That means you, KH1 Gummy ship theme!)
4. And, most importantly, these songs take me to exactly where they are played. When Sacred Moon plays, I'm in TWTNW. When Desire For All That is Lost plays, I'm in the 1 fight that song is in.
5. Also, I'm glad its in Japanese, so I can't understand Passion. (Yay!)

I have one complaint though, why do the songs only play once, then stop?
On the KH1 soundtrack, the song repeats before it ends, making the song's last twice as long. Here, they just go once and thats it. Oh well, thats what the Repeat button is for.
Overall, this CD has allowed me to enjoy the music from one if the greatest games I've every heard whenever I want, so I award it the maximum rating of 5 stars. I hope KH3's music is as good (Or better) as this was.

Almost Perfect!!!!.......2007-04-04

The CD has everything. From the tracks from every part of the game to the Songs Passion and Passion(after the battle). The only thing that I would say disappointed me was that it didn't have the english tracks Passion and Atlantica Songs. Far from that its an awesome buy.

Please make this Clear that this is in Japanese NOT english.......2007-01-09

I'm a pretty advide fan of the Kingdom Hearts Series but I was a little dissapointed when I recieved this and found that it was the Japanese Lyrics not the English version. I will still listen to it since most of the CD is instrumental, but I was really looking forward to hearing "Passion - Opening Version" in english just as I heard it on the PS2 format.

Really captures the feel of the game nicely.......2006-11-17

Well, I specifically bought this for Hikaru Utada's "Passion", although I would have liked the English version, but I like Jpop so it's just as good.
In fact, it really grew on me.
Yeah, the rest of the music is ripped right from the game and it's good too.
So, there you have it.

Average customer rating: Yankee Doodle Dandy Review Yankee Doodle Dandy Amazing! Wonderful! Just buy it - you won't be sorry! What a find!! A Soundtrack Every American Should Own

Yankee Doodle Dandy Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition) George M. Cohan Tonight! The Music Man (1962 Film Soundtrack) Show Boat: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1951 Film) Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) ASIN: B000066RM7 Release Date: 2002-06-18

Tracks:

1. Main Title: Warner Bros. Signature/Yankee Doodle/Yankee Doodle Boy/Mary's A Grand Old Name/Off The Record - Warner Bros. Orchestra
2. Early Years Sequence: Columbia The Gem Of The Ocean/The Dancing Master/While Strolling Through The Park One Day/At A Georgia Camp Meeting - Walter Huston
3. I Was Born In Virginia - Walter Huston
4. The Warmest Baby In The Bunch - Sally Sweetland
5. Harrigan - Sally Sweetland
6. Yankee Doodle Boy - James Cagney
7. Little Johnny Jones Sequence: The Yankee Doodle Boy/Good Luck Johnny/Little Johnny Jones Special/Finale Special/All Aboard For Old Broadway/Rocket/Give My Regards To Broadway - James Cagney
8. Medley: Oh, You Wonderful Girl/Blue Skies, Gray Skies/The Belle Of The Barber's Ball - Walter Huston
9. Mary's A Grand Old Name - Sally Sweetland
10. Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway - James Cagney
11. Fay Templeton Medley: Mary's A Grand Old Name/Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway/So Long, Mary - Irene Manning
12. You're A Grand Old Flag - Walter Huston
13. Over There - Frances Langford
14. Medley: In A Kingdom Of Our Own/Love Nest/Nellie Kelly, I Love You/The Man Who Owns Broadway/Molly Malone/Billie - Frances Langford
15. Off The Record - James Cagney
16. Finale And End Cast: Over There/Yankee Doodle Boy - James Cagney
17. You Remind Me Of My Mother (Outtake) - James Cagney
18. Medley: Oh, You Wonderful Girl/Blue Skies, Gray Skies/The Belle Of The Barber's Ball (Piano Only Version) - Walter Huston
19. Give My Regards To Broadway (Rehearsal) - James Cagney
20. You're A Grand Old Flag (Rehearsal) - James Cagney

Amazon.com

When one thinks of musicals from Hollywood's golden age, the initials MGM come almost instantly to mind. Indeed when veteran song-and-dance man George M. Cohan was negotiating a film based on his colorful life story, his first choice was Metro--until a falling out with studio chief Louis B. Mayer. But L.B.'s loss eventually became Warner Brothers'--and film history's--gain when the Burbank studio's Cohan musical became a massive, patriotic hit in the opening months of World War II. As chronicled in this vibrantly restored, first-ever complete soundtrack for the film, it was a compelling twist of fate. James Cagney turns in one of the screen's most ostensibly unlikely--and ultimately indelible--musical performances (netting him his only Best Actor Oscar ^®), teaming with studio music director Roy Heindorf to update Cohan's once-quaint turn-of the-century patriotic ditties ("You're a Grand Old Flag," "Over There," "Yankee Doodle Boy") and infectious vaudevillian chestnuts ("Give My Regards to Broadway," "Harrigan") with bracing dollops of the studio's '40s orchestral sass--and, just months after Pearl Harbor, some crucial historical parallels. Also included are four bonus tracks that remarkably survived the film's preproduction, including an outtake of "You Remind Me of My Mother" and voice-and-piano-only rehearsal versions of "Give My Regards to Broadway" and "You're a Grand Old Flag" that further underscore Cagney's deceptively effortless ability to sell a song despite his limited musical gifts. It's a long overdue showcase for a true American film musical gem. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Yankee Doodle Dandy Review.......2006-11-03

It's an old movie with an old soundtrack, but I loved the movie, I love the music, and I'm very happy with my purchase.

Yankee Doodle Dandy.......2006-06-30

Excellent in black and white and color. James Cagney also got a medal from a President. (President Reagan!} If you like entertainment...this is it!

Amazing! Wonderful! Just buy it - you won't be sorry!.......2005-03-05

I am so very glad I bought this CD. I own the DVD of "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and watch it all the time, so I almost didn't buy this, wondering if I really needed yet another CD.

Well, thank God I didn't pay any attention to that dumb idea!

If you love "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and Cagney, you just have to buy this soundtrack. It's like being able to take the movie with you anywhere ... it's not just the songs - as others have said - but also includes bits of Cagney's voice-overs, even the tap-dancing from the end of "Little Johnny Jones." And since the audio system in my car is better than my TV's, it all seemed even bigger, richer and better. (George M. would love that!)

Wonderful, wonderful stuff!

What a find!!.......2003-06-15

I haven't been able to see this movie on TV since Turner bought it (don't get TCM), but if you've seen the movie several tims, as I have, listening to this CD is very nearly as good as watching it all the way through. (I'm so delighted with it that I'm even willing to forgive TCM for putting a paper ad inside with the disc.)

Monumental effort must have gone into this soundtrack, given the age of the original recordings. The tracks here are crisp, clear, and bright, with no evidence of how long ago they were first put down. The editors were also generous in their inclusion of dialogue that ties some of the tracks together (for example, we hear the man tell Johny Jones to watch for the skyrocket, then we hear the skyrocket as it leads into "Give My Regards to Broadway"). There are a couple of places where the endings are slightly abrupt but this is because, in the movie, the music fades into extended dialogue.

The only bit of dialogue I expected to hear in a song, but didn't, is in "Over There" near the very end of the film, when Cagney/Cohan has fallen in step with the soldiers going off to WWII, as they're singing "Over There", when the soldier nearest him says something like, "What's wrong, old timer, don't know the words?" and Cagney says, "Seems to me I do" and starts singing along. That's minor and pales next to how wonderful the rest of this soundtrack is.

One of the biggest treats on this CD is that we get to hear some of Cagney's tapping, notably in "Give My Regards to Broadway", "You're a Grand Old Flag", and - one of my favorite moments in movie history - when he dances down the White House stairs to "Yankee Doodle" near the end).

The outtake is not a humorous one, simply a track they decided not to use. It and the rehearsal tracks are all just the performers voices with piano accompaniment. I especially enjoyed hearing Cagney rehearsing "You're a Grand Old Flag".

If you like Cagney, if you like Cohan's music, if you like movies "the way they used to make them", or if you're not ashamed to get a little choked up with patriotism once in a while, you will not be disappointed in this CD!

A Soundtrack Every American Should Own.......2002-09-23

Finally! If you own that Hollywood Soundstage abomination of the "Yankee Doodle Dandy" soundtrack you can finally pitch it. Here is the real article. Rhino (Turner Classic Movies Music) lovingly restored the music from the beloved "Yankee Doodle Dandy" motion picture starring James Cagney. This soundtrack sounds astonishing considering it's 60 years old. It's very obvious some loving care was taken in it's production for which we all should be greatful. The liner notes also are great with informative text and wonderful photos from the movie. The marvelous George M. Cohan songs gives one goosebumps and bring tears to the eyes. We all need this type of patriotic pep rally, especially in these tough times. As I've said, this soundtrack belongs in every American's home just as much as that "Grand Old Flag"! I believe there are plans to release the movie on DVD, hopefully soon.

Average customer rating: They've Still Got It! correction 3.75 stars- Better than some of the albums that came before Moody Blues/Keys of the Kingdom The Moodies' Kingdom

Keys of the Kingdom The Moody Blues Manufacturer: Mca Special Products ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sur La Mer The Present Strange Times Long Distance Voyager Octave ASIN: B000001G1P Release Date: 1991-06-25

Tracks:

1. Say It With Love
2. Bless The Wings (That Bring You Back)
3. Is This Heaven?
4. Say What You Mean (Parts I & II)
5. Lean On Me (Tonight)
6. Hope And Pray
7. Shadows On The Wall
8. Once Is Enough
9. Celtic Sonant
10. Magic
11. Never Blame The Rainbows For The Rain

Customer Reviews:

They've Still Got It!.......2007-06-07

The Moody Blues have been very successful and much loved for over 40 years and with good reason- they're exceptional at what they do. These talented men were born to sing, play and write great music. This album is proof that as of 1991 they still had "it" in spades. Of the 11 tracks on this offering, there is only one that was a "skipper-over" for me. I will briefly comment on the songs that really touched me, though all but the one were good.

Justin Hayward's semi-autobiographical 'Say it with Love' speaks very eloquently the message of love the Moodies have been preaching for four decades. 'Bless the Wings' is as pretty as anything Hayward has ever penned. This tale of separated lovers really speaks to the heart. 'Is this Heaven' is a catchy, sweet, love song with great harmonies. It sounds like it came from a simpler time- circa 50's or early 60's. I'm really not wanting to end Justin's review on a sour note but his song 'Say What You Mean' is the one track that I could have done without. I'll just simply state that nothing about it resonated with me on any level. But overall Hayward is as good a singer and lyricist as he's ever been.

Ray Thomas just shines with his simply stunning 'Celtic Sonant'. The lyrics and music are just gorgeous. The man's baritone voice is such a pleasure to listen to. His talents and contributions to the MB's are so underappreciated, IMO. We love and miss you Ray and wish you well.

I can always depend on my favorite Moody, John Lodge, to touch me emotionally or to just plain rock me. He does both on this album. His unique, almost ethereal voice is especially good on 'Magic'. The catchy, fast beat shows he can still rock it. In the chorus Lodge sings "baby work your magic on me". He's been doing that to me and countless other Lodgie lovers for decades now. The beautiful 'Lean On Me' is now a concert favorite of John's fans. It is one of my favorite ballads of his. I'm sure he was thinking of his long-time wife wheh he wrote this one. When he sings it live, his face is so animated with love and joy. The orchestration works very well for this song as well. The bittersweet 'Shadows On the Wall' sounds so very comforting somehow to my ears. I love the "airy" quality of his voice on this one. Yes, I'm biased when it comes to John Lodge. I readily and unashamedly admit it- lol!

I highly recommend 'Keys of the Kingdom'. To my heart and ears the Moody Blues are still great. I hope they bless us with many more years of their musical magic. I know this is is corny but I'm gonna say it anyway: I know to all their fans, the Moodies have had the 'Keys' to our hearts for years.

correction.......2007-02-13

A reviewer below states that John Lodge handles the backing vocals pn 'never blame the rainbows...', and Ray Thomas is absent. This is untrue. The backing multi layered vocals are indeed by Ray you can undoubtebly hear his voice.

3.75 stars- Better than some of the albums that came before.......2006-11-14

I just listened to this for the first time on my car stereo and it doesn't sound half bad and the sound quality is very very good. None of the songs sound like big time hits or anything but it still sounded pretty good for a first listen. This sounds a little bit better to me than the album SUR LA MER did, and as a whole, better than THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE did. I might have to give it a couple more spins to know how much I like it, so I might be back to knock it up to four stars sometime.

Moody Blues/Keys of the Kingdom.......2006-10-03

I was in the middle of a department store shopping, when this song came on and i stopped right there because i immediately knew it was the Moody Blues, but it was a new song! I fell in love with all the songs on the tape. Out of all the MB tapes, Keys/Kingdom turned out to be my favorite!

The Moodies' Kingdom .......2006-05-22

Looking at the other reviews, it seems that the Moody Blues' 1991 release, "Keys Of The Kingdom," is sorely underappreciated (to say the least). Well, I say too bad for the other reviewers. I've always liked "Keys Of The Kingdom"! Despite the addition of session players and smaller contributions from keyboardist Patrick Moraz (in his final album with the band) and drummer Graeme Edge, "Keys" is an excellent, solid Moody Blues album with many wonderful songs. Highlights: Justin Hayward's "Say It With Love" and "Bless The Wings (That Bring You Back)" are both strong numbers (and the band still play them live to this day), as well as the excellent pop of "Hope And Pray" and the atmospheric "Say What You Mean," John Lodge's breezy "Lean On Me Tonight" and the exuberant pop-rocker "Magic," and Ray Thomas' lovely return to recording with the group (after being absent for two albums) with "Celtic Sonant." Now, if you really, truly believe that "Seventh Sojourn" was the last great Moody Blues album, then you may as well move on. But if you're a diehard Moodies fan who knows better than that, then you will find *plenty* to enjoy on "Keys Of The Kingdom." It's a great, uplifting, feel-good Moody Blues album. So please ignore those silly naysayers and add this fine Moodies disc to your collection.

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