Doze [Import]

1. Eu Tentei

2. Entao Vem

3. Daniella

4. De Repente, California

5. Viciado Em Voce

6. Vou Te Contar O Que Me Aconteceu

7. Quem E Voce

8. Quase 100%

9. Sem Mal Nenhum

10. A Grande Volta

11. Quero De Volta O Meu Amor

12. Eu Mesmo

Tracks:

Further Ahead Of The Warp
Shield Of Selflessness
Scene
Crystallize
The Unkown Glow
Night In Winter
A Warm Room

Album Description

In 1991, a group of Japanese teenagers formed an uncompromising thrash band, spitting two-minute blasts of indecipherable terror for anyone who could stand the physical and emotional damage it inflicted. Fifteen years later, punk's corpse has been cannibalized to the bone and Envy has irreparably blurred the lines dividing the various factions of hardcore. Still terrifyingly sincere, their songs are now life-affirming, triumphant portraits for anyone strong-willed enough to withstand the emotional epiphanies they inspire.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful album full of emotion........2006-10-08

The sound on this is pretty much Post Rock styled music with spoken word vocals (like Mogwai) and emotional screaming. There is truly no band like these guys and this may just be their finest work. If you like bands like Mogwai, Godspeed You Black Emperor, and Explosions In The Sky, then you'll probably like these guys quite a bit.

One of the Most Devastating and Beautiful Records You're Likely to Ever Hear........2006-09-13

For over a decade, Envy has been creating and crossing their own boundaries in regards to what is possible within emotive hardcore. In 2001 with All the Footprints You've Ever Left..., they provided listeners with the chaos of Orchid and a certain melodic quality that would have previously seemed more suited for post rock or indie; all of this done with astonishing success. Building upon this unique quality was their 2003 release, A Dead Sinking Story, which found Envy at the highest artistic level of their career. Much of the chaos that had been present on their prior releases had been replaced by the more quiet and somber moments that began to surface on their previous record. This, of course, did not take away from the sheer emotion of the music, greatly heightened by Tetsuya Fukagawa's passionate vocal delivery. In fact, in many ways, the emotion was taken to new levels, which more than ever would lend itself to their most recent album, Insomniac Doze.

Though the path Envy would take for this album was rather clear to me, their signing to the Temporary Residence label basically set it into stone, which in turn set my expectation level on overdrive. Home to bands like Explosions In The Sky, Eluvium, and Mono, the label is a high-point for quality post rock and ambient music. Within the first ten seconds of "Further Ahead of Warp", it's very apparent what this album has in store for us. A single riff is allowed to ring as a second tremolo melody is repeated, already providing Envy's most epic melody of their career within the first minute of the song. Shortly thereafter, the melody breaks down into something more with soft drumming as Fukagawa's heavenly spoken-word vocals enter. Finally, within the second minute of the track, he begins the passionate and sorrowful screams I've grown to absolutely love over the past few years. Never, in any other genre of music, have I felt so much emotion from such a simple and monotonous scream; it goes without saying that I have no idea as to what Fukagawa is saying, as he provides vocals in nothing other than his native Japanese language. To be honest, though, it doesn't matter as much (or at all) as it usually would with nearly any other band. With one scream, vocal melody, or delicate spoken word, we're provided with an endless amount of emotion on various levels.

All of this is rolled into a single, nearly indescribable track called "Scene". Beginning with what seems to be a lost Explosions In The Sky melody and continued with more spoken word, the track explodes into a sea of cascading guitar melodies with the ever-so-light backdrop of a keyboard arrangement which, to be honest, sounds very much like a third guitar. This is, of course, not a bad thing and only adds to the depth of the track. This arrangement is repeated a couple of times throughout the track until finally, during it's last repetition, Fukagawa retreats from his mournful screams and let's the central melody speak for itself for the first and only time in the song. In doing this, Envy seem to be showing how very universal their music is and how very powerful it can be if left to stand on its own. As the track ends, I cannot help but feel like I've heard something unique and incomparable, even after what has to be my hundredth listen.

On a similar note, I think it's worth mentioning that the second track on this album, for the most part, seems to be a direct rehash of a large portion of "Chain Wondering Deeply", the first track on A Dead Sinking Story. Even more noteworthy is the fact that I had no knowledge of this until a friend mentioned it to me. It seems that only Envy could blatantly copy themselves and still seem completely fresh and original.

After the excellent "Crystallize" the album moves onto its most complete track - the fifteen minute "The Unknown Glow". The song takes a good three minutes to do anything more than generate a soft guitar melody. Being a complete song, it is still in no way the best song on the album. It is, however, an amazing track and should be mentioned if for no other reason than the three minute spoken word passage over a simple lone guitar melody in the middle of the song. I know of very few bands that could get away with something like that while holding my interest the entire time. Envy are one such band.

As the passage finally builds over a simple drum roll that seems to last nearly as long, the track explodes for a brief period and finally dies down giving way to the weakest or, more accurately, least amazing track on the album, "Night In Winter". After this, we are treated to Envy's greatest achievement, the gorgeous "A Warm Room", a fitting end to one of the most beautiful albums of this or any other year. For its entire seven minute running time the band plays what seems to be the same exact reverb-heavy notes. At times it seems as though there are five guitarists playing at once. It is so very ethereal at first, as the clean-picked tremolo melody continues for the first minute and a half, giving way to soft drumming and Fukagawa's almost obligatory spoken words. Shortly after, another layer of guitars is added as the drumming becomes more noticable. At just under three minutes the melody explodes from clean to distortion, the cymbals begin crashing in, and it feels as though the most amazing and angelic melody I've ever heard continues on for nearly an eternity. All the while, Fukagawa belts out the most mournful screams of the entire record.

As the album comes to a close, I'm generally left speechless and usually don't listen to anything else for a few hours. As it's probably evident, the word 'emotion' keeps coming up as I try my best to describe this album. It's really the one and only word that sums this record up on any level of explaination. Really, emotion defines us all and is the one thing that seperates us all at our core. By the same token, it also looks to be the only thing that keeps us together. I certainly do not know what Tetsuya Fukagawa had to say throughout this record, but I'm fairly confident that I know what he was feeling as he delivered the message. Envy have once again created a universe all their own, giving us a masterpiece of emotion and sound. Insomniac Doze is not only the best album of Envy's long career, but it is also one of the most devastating and beautiful records you're likely to ever hear.

--Matthew Dyess

Yoshimatsu: Concerto for piano Op67; And Birds Are Still Op72

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Yoshimatsu: Concerto for piano Op67; And Birds Are Still Op72

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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Yoshimatsu: Cello Concerto "Centaurus Unit"; The Age of Birds; Chikap
Yoshimatsu: Symphony No. 2; Guitar Concerto; Threnody to Toki, Op. 12
Yoshimatsu: Symphony No1; Ode to Birds and Rainbow Op60
Yoshimatsu: Symphony No. 3 / Saxophone Concerto
Yoshimatsu: Symphony No. 5; Prelude to the Celebration of Birds

ASIN: B00000DC1U
Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

Piano Concerto 'Memo Flora', Op.67: I. Flower: Andante tranquillo - Allegro
Piano Concerto 'Memo Flora', Op.67: II. Petals: Andante
Piano Concerto 'Memo Flora', Op.67: III. Bloom: Allegro
And Birds Are Still..., Op.72: Adagio
While An Angel Falls Into A Doze ..., Op.73: Adagio tranquillo
Dream Colored Mobile II, Op. 58a: Andante
White Landscapes Op. 47a: 1. Divination By Snow: Adagio
White Landscapes Op. 47a: 2. Stillness In Snow: Moderato
White Landscapes Op. 47a: 3. Disappearance Of Snow: Largo

El Draft 2005: La Nueva Generación del Reggaeton

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dont waste your money
rakim y ken-y

El Draft 2005: La Nueva Generación del Reggaeton
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Urban Box Office
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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The Pitbulls
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Barrio Fino en Directo

ASIN: B000BKK5LS
Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

The Starting Line Up
Angel Doze - "Mle Coraje"
Amaro - "Mi Se"
LDA - "Estoy En Mi Cama"
Cheka - "Activo"
Rakim Y Ken Y - "Tu No Estas"
John Eric - "Fuakata"
Guelo Star feat. DJ Blass - "Te Conoc
Jowell y Randy - "Selo Bailando Solita"
Reychesta Secretweapon - "As
Jomar - "Descontre"
Kartier - "Yo Quiero Ser Tu Hombre"
Varon - "Ella es Pura"
Carifresco - "Cuando Te Sienta Sola"
Gemstar & Big Mato - "Medicina"
Fuego - "Me Gustan Todas"
Noztra - "Dlo Duro"
Mr. Phillips feat. Rhythm - "Winding Go Down Girl"
Shaka Black y Tony Haze - "Me Estas Tentando"
Omawi Bling - "No Se Traben"
Ruster - "Mach"
David Di'ambulante - "No Digas Que No"
Duran - "Nena"
Tres Coronas - "El Preso"

Product Description

Songs: Includes 23 new songs like Activo(Cheka), Estoy en mi cama(LDA), Metele Coraje(angel Doze)

Customer Reviews:

dont waste your money.......2006-04-04

Wack cd. Low quality producer/s and talent. except for about 2 or 3 artists (rakim & ken-y being the only reason i gave it 2 instead of 1 stars) this whole compilation is a complete waste of your time and money. If you value your hard earned money then may i suggest "Los Kambumbos". it is a compilation of high quality produced by dj Jova and it includes a pantheon of quality artists including; trebol clan, khriz & angel, Nicky Jam, Tito el bambino and more.

rakim y ken-y.......2005-10-25

I BOUGHT THIS CD BECAUSE I LIKE RAKIM AND KEN-Y'S SONGS AND THE ONE THEY HAVE ON THIS CD WICH IS THE SIXTH SONG ON THE ALBUM TU NO ESTAS THAT SONG IS GREAT I HOPE THAT RAKIM Y KEN-Y MAKE A CD CAUSE IM GONNA BE THE FIRST ONE TO BUY THAT ALBUM.

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take me back
off the chain
born in place, a place called chi town
las vegas got some heat

Hooded Figures
No Doze Funkmob
Manufacturer: Game Related Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music

Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000005BSR
Release Date: 1997-01-02

Tracks:

Where I'm From
Back Up Off Me
Abstract Verses
Hounds Of The Underground
Tell Me
How My Mind Works
Leave The Gatz At Home
Verbal Combat
Strait To Your Dome
Knock It
180' In The Shade

Customer Reviews:

take me back.......2003-08-13

yo this reminds me of some good gangsta rap that i loved in the early 90's my homie thought i would like this and i did i would like to hear some new music by them.

off the chain.......2002-12-05

i heard this record in denver in 1999. i was like yo this is some good west cosat hip hop! with a gangster edge to it. i bought a copy of it recently off of ebay for 10 bucks and it hasn't left my 5 disc changer. my favorit songs are where im from, knock it and leave the gats at home.

born in place, a place called chi town.......2002-12-03

man this and the murderous click first album are two of the best albums to come out independitly from vegas. can't wait to hear more from these las vegas bad boys.

las vegas got some heat.......2002-12-03

i like this record because it's versitile and a throw back to the way rap should have always been raw,diffrent,tight beats and they talkin some real stuff.

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Close the Doze
Lil Amp
Manufacturer: Ppi Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000009EDF
Release Date: 1998-07-07

Tracks:

Brome
Chant Talk
My Way or the Highway
Come and Get It
Keep Pumping
Full House Click
Let's Ride
G-Ville
Do da Squirrel [Bass Mix]
Close the Doze
Get It Get It
Do da Squirrel [Remix]
Overdrive (98) Car Style

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Reggaeton Hits (+ BONUS DVD)

Manufacturer: Machete Music Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000FTLF3M

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Doze Fotogramas
Manu Lafer
Manufacturer: Tratore
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

International | Imports | Stores | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000A79N9M
Release Date: 2005-07-25

Tracks:

Memoria
A Lente Do Homem
Baiao De Dois
Qual Palavra?
No Meio
A Gente Podia
No Fim Das Contas
Se Couber
Doze Fotogramas
Sabrina
Estrela Guia
Cidade Inacabada
Gente Numero 3

Album Details

Guests: Jose Miguel Wisnik, Cris Aflalo, Proveta, Monica Salmaso, Danilo Caymmi, Marcos Suzano, Fabio Tagliaferri.

Average customer rating:

brilliant

Insomniac Doze
Envy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000G1SZQO
Release Date: 2006-07-25

Customer Reviews:

brilliant.......2006-09-18

I was initially drawn to the group after doing some websearches on 'emo' culture, believe it or not:). This is epic stuff. I particularly like track 4 ("crystallize"), a 10 minute anthem.

My only gripe is the poor lyric translation in the booklet, not much of the poetry is coherent in its current form. Any volunteers?