The Live Album
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Confusing for Texans
Keen is from the A&M area of Brenham. I'm from Iowa. I gigged with a Houston band last January, including a bar in Brenham.

I suggested we do "Road" or "Gringo" or "Sonora" or any of Keen's stuff. The band sneered.

Some Texan musicians are just plain jealous of this guy's writing. They should be. This album is a great place to start finding out why.

Best Robert Earle Keen Jr. Album
The best one of the lot by far.

Great CD to take on the road with you!
I love this CD. I listen to it at least 3 times per trip when we are hauling horses. Skewball and Going Down in Style are wonderful songs. I wish more country music people would be brave enough to sing and wright like that! ... Read more

Asin: B000000EW6
Sales Rank: 29911
Subjects:  1. Alternative Country    2. Contemporary Folk    3. Country    4. Country-Folk    5. Pop    6. Progressive Country    7. Singer/Songwriter   

Marc Cohn
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With rootsier, acoustic neofolk ascendant, Marc Cohn's 1991 debut harkens back to the more sophisticated rock and pop inflections of singer-songwriters of two decades past.His supple, velvety baritone and elegant piano-based arrangements frame shrewdly crafted songs ripe with pop touches, none more intricate or deftly executed than the set's epochal "Walking In Memphis," an epiphany rooted in rich musical history, studded with allusions to Elvis and Al Green, Beale Street and Graceland, and buoyed by a rippling piano motif and surging gospel choruses. Giving the set depth, as well as commercial legs, are of "Silver Thunderbird," infectious and intimate in its evocation of his father, husky meditations "Ghost Train" and "Dig Down Deep," a sexy update of Willie Dixon's "29 Ways" (the probable seed for Paul Simon's antithetical "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"); and the fervent lover's anthem, "True Companion." --Sam Surtherland

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Impressionable and soulful, every track
When I first heard Walking in Memphis on the radio, I was so taken by the lyrics of that song in particular that I immediately b-lined to Tower Records and bought this album.I like others who have written a review, fell hard for the amazing lyrics and sound by this artist.I believe I have listened to this album more than any other I have ever owned, EVERY single song has the same affect as Walking in Memphis did for me.I can't pick a favorite song per say on this album but the final song "True Companion" w/James Taylor (yes he is actually doing back up!) and "Strangers in a Car" both make me stop what I'm doing to pay attention.I continuously stumble across new ideas from his lyrics, despite knowing them all by heart.

I must also recommend his other two albums, although I still enjoy this one the most.His "The Rainy Season" album is kind of sad to me, but still amazing.On "Burning Haze" the song "Healing Hands" alone makes it worth every penny, but as always every song is a good one, which is so rare in my opinion.

I do check Amazon every few months to see if a new album from Marc Cohn is out since I don't buy CD's as much as I used to and am content to listen to these albums until it does.Last time I found out he had a new album it was from hearing a couple of songs at his concert that I didn't recognize... he's great live too.Hope this makes you a fan!

The man
Fortunately, I was able to fall in love w/ this Cd's after I gave a copy to my Dad for his birthday many years ago. I really enjoy the odd number songs, the slow ones, and would definately recommend this to fans of Bruce Hornsby's "The Way it is." Enjoy!

what a talent!
It was a real pleasure to listen to marc cohn.

great voice, great lyrics, great set of songs. ... Read more

Asin: B000002IQI
Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. Pop    3. Rock    4. Singer/Songwriter   

Unplugged
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Clapton caught the "unplugged" trend just at the right time, when the public was hungry to hear how well rock stars and their material can hold up when stripped of elaborate production values. Clapton himself seemed baffled by the phenomenon, especially when picking up the armload of Grammys Unplugged earned him, including Record and Song of the Year for "Tears in Heaven," the heart-rending elegy to his young son, Conor. That song and a reworked version of "Layla" got most of the attention, but the rest of the album has fine versions of acoustic blues numbers such as "Malted Milk," "Rollin' & Tumblin', and "Before You Accuse Me" that make it worth investigating further. --Daniel Durchholz ... Read more

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Brilliant in Many ways
Apart from the two most noticeable tracks, LAYLA and TEARS IN HEAVEN, this album is consistently great, those first two tracks are beyond great, and border on phenomenal.
I watched some "jam" sessions that Clapton did with some other stars, all acknowledged masters in Blues, and Clapton was in his class.
Whatever you want to call it, Clapton does it superbly. The criticism of EC alwaysreminds of the anecdote that I think it was Jon Lord made about Ritchie Blackmore... and it was words to the effect that Lord knew that Ritchie had finally lost the plot when he told him that Eric Clapton could not play. Its just sour grapes.
Clapton does something so beautifully, it works well when copied too. I have performed TEARS IN HEAVEN for audiences, and thanks to Claptons basic but beautiful arrangement, the audiences loved it. But the kicker for me was that a classically trained musician in the group I was in one time could not play the tune even WITH the music... and this was a guy with superb classicalskills. Simple is not always the best, but in the hands of some brilliant musicians like Clapton, simple elevates to the level of genius.
A Beautifulalbum.

Another lousy album by Clapton
It's amazing how Eric Clapton's mockery of the blues can sell so many records, but then again nobody ever lost money underestimating the taste of the American public. The saddest thing is that if Eric were a black bluesman, he'd get no airplay and little fame outside of small clubs.

clapton crafted a very special album
this is easily my favorite EC album; I see that many people share my fascination with it.Clapton was very good at crafting great blues songs on acoustic guitar,and I like these songs much better than his electric guitar music (though Cream of Clapton is a strong hits collection).with great songs like "layla" crafted to absolute acoustic perfection, I knew I absolutely had to have this music on cd(I was introduced to it from an old tape my parents had).One song I love learning to play is "layla," it is so good and so improved from the original on here.Other songs like "tears in heaven" and "alberta" are real gems also, and there is not a single weak track on here, which encourages repeat listenings.My respect for Clapton was immeasurable when I first heard this cd.If you don't have it, you need it.no questions. ... Read more

Asin: B000002MFE
Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. Blues-Rock    3. Pop    4. Pop/Rock    5. Rock   

Golden Heart
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Imelda - the best rock N' roll song on the planet
This album is great for the hard rockin' riff song Imelda which
is one of my favorite MK songs by Coyote from TRD, & What It Is
from STP. It is a classic and is way better than Freebird or Stairway to Heaven. Other than that this album is not too good.
Here's a list of the best rock songs by DS & MK.

HEAVY FUEL
TELEGRAPH ROAD
IMELDA
MONEY FOR NOTHING
TUNNEL OF LOVE
SKATEAWAY
SULTANS
THE HARD ROCKIN' WALK OF LIFE FROM ON THE NIGHT
MY PARTIES
THE BUG
THE DESERT SONG COYOTE

Be sure to check this album out and don't listen to anything but
Imelda. Be sure to buy STP, TRD, LOG, OES, MM, OTN, & SOS-TVBODS
in addition to it. And Dire Straits will always be the best band
of all time ever!

One my all-time favorites
I'm a big fan of everything Knopfler has done, though to be honest some CD's are better than others.While I didn't care for some of the folksy, down-home stylings of "Sailing to Philadelphia", I absolutely love Goldenheart.I've owned this album since its release in 1996, and the songs still convey as much emotion and depth now as they did then.Part of Mark's genius is the use of silence and off-beat riffs to create new and stirring melodies.While some are bothered by his (admittedly) limited vocal range, I find that his low, monotone style adds a unique element to this record, and works much, much better than some fancy-pants vocalist.Let Beyonce worry about how many notes and what range she can hit in a measure, I'll stick to those artists that can write stunning, original lyrics and match them to beautiful guitar work.In other words, I'll stick to Mark Knopfler.

B-E-A-utiful
This album is like smooth velvet, and theres alot of underlying Celtic vibes for the true Scottish fans.It's a rocker and its not, but its just smooth.I think the singles from "Sailing to Philidelphia" and "Shangri-La" are of slightly higher quality, that is more radio friendly, but this album is surely better on the whole. ... Read more

Asin: B000002N25
Sales Rank: 4476
Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. Album Rock    3. Guitar Virtuoso    4. New Age / Meditation    5. Pop    6. Rock    7. Singer/Songwriter   

Blood Sugar Sex Magik
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With valuable assistance from producer Rick Rubin, the Peppers find just the right blend of punk, funk, and hip-hop. Even with a running time of 74 minutes, this 1991 breakthrough has continuity and cohesion both within and across the 17 cuts. Riding Flea's surging bass, Anthony Kiedis delivers his explicit lyrics with a rapper's flair, extolling the virtues (and outlining the dangers) of sex and drugs. Plaintive ballads such as "Breaking the Girl," "I Could Have Lied," and the hit "Under the Bridge" give the album depth and provide contrast to the raw energy of "Mellowship Slinky in B Major," "Funky Monks," and "Give It Away." Rubin masterfully fuses John Frusciante's raunchy guitar with the irresistible grooves. --Marc Greilsamer ... Read more

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Jeremy Brackeen Is Correct - RHCP Rule!
I'm glad that Bozo faggot's account was deleted. The Red Hot Chili Peppers is one of the best funk rock bands to ever exist. This album suits as a fine example. "Give It Away" is the definite highlight to such a classic album, and you can never go wrong with Flea's unforgettable bass. "Under The Bridge" is my personal favorite, as it wants to make you cry. That song is so good that it will always be a favorite of mine, especially with Flea's bass. "Breaking The Girl" is another great song like "Under The Bridge", as it is less overrated and very touching as well, but not as memorable. "Suck My Kiss", "Sir Psycho Sexy" (a hilarious song) and "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" are also unforgettable classics on such a great album.

You may also know that this record is the only one to feature guitarist Erik, while John Fruscinate takes an absence after "Mother's Milk", which is also a classic. A staple to anyone's CD collection. This is rap rock done right. Screw Limp Bizkit, long live RHCP!

Get a life Bozo! RHCP rule!
How dare you insult this work of art. The Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the greatest rock bands ever, and Blood Sugar Sex Magik is a classic album. Every song on here is great especially Give It Away and Under The Bridge. Those are the two songs that got me into this album. Breaking The Girl is another great song. It brings tears to my eyes whenever I listen to it. Anthony Kiedis is a great singer, and he sure as hell can rap better than that whiny P.O.S Fred Durst. Flea is one of the best bassists in rock. He can do slaps, pops, I mean anything unlike that loser from Limp Bizkit who just reapeats the same lines all over and over. John Frusciante is a good guitarist who can lay down some cool funky riffs and rip some pretty good solos as well, and Chad Smith is a good drummer as well. Overall this is a great album and every rock fan should own it. RHCP rule!

One last word to Bozo: WE CAN LISTEN TO WHATEVER WE WANT, SO F*CK OFF LOSER!

From a former RHCP addict
I first got into the Chili Peppers when I heard Californication on my friends cd player when I was maybe 11 or 12. It was right when it came out. I thought, this is pretty cool.

About a year later, I owned all of their CDs, two shirts, and a sticker for my bass, which I had started after buying this album. My addiction to the Peppers flamed out about a year and a half ago, when I saw them live with three of my best friends, all of whom also loved these guys.

After I started listening to other types of music, I listened less and less to the Chili Peppers. I still have a giant amount of respect for them, and they are a great band, but from my standpoint, this albums a little long, and gets a little tiresome after the first 11 songs. You should definitely buy this album, it is true that it demonstrates the Chili Peppers at their most "unique" stage. I only wish it was a little shorter. ... Read more

Asin: B000002LQR
Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Alternative/Indie-Rock    3. Bass    4. Funk Metal    5. Pop    6. Rock   

Sehnsucht
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There's not a big precedent for German bands succeeding in the United States, the '80s bombast-rock of the Scorpions notwithstanding. Rammstein, however, may be the macho men to get the job done, at least in a concert setting. Decidedly Teutonic and militant in sound and lyrics--they sing in German and their commanding semi-industrial metal is compelling--Rammstein garnered rock-radio airplay for the catchy sing-along "Du Hast," which translates here as "You Hate" and bears a striking musical resemblance to the Golden Earring tune "Twilight Zone." While Sehnsucht's 11 songs are solid, it's the live shows where everything gels. There, KISS pyrotechnics and disturbing NIN-like images, for example, complement Rammstein's forceful music. Without the visual stimuli, Sehnsucht (which means "longing") is still a strong effort, but live is where the album's Germanic gems really shine. --Katherine Turman ... Read more

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Nice, but...
1.) "Du Hast" means "you have", not "you hate". The full line, "du hast mich gefragt und ich hab nichts gesagt", means "you asked me and I didn't say anything". German for "hate" is "hassen", as in, "du hasst", which would mean "you hate". I know Rammstein released an English version of this song entitled "You Hate", but that doesn't change the fact that "hate" is spelled with two S's, and "[you] have" is spelled with one. I hate this mistake so much. Stop making it.

2.) Rammstein are not militant or right-wing. Go look at the [translation of] Links 2 3 4 if you need convincing.

Oh, and the CD's pretty good, too. Five stars!

not really a kid
this band has to be one of the most creative bands out there they have the some of the best riff ive heard check out all there CD there all great and heavy and to the person who said he hates rammstein and says doro and warlock r better let me just tell u something rammstein makes warlock and doro look and sound like a bunch of little panze a$$e$

Pure sh**!
I hate Rammstein! This is pure garbage! I hate this band! Warlock and Doro are better bands! ... Read more

Asin: B0000057C5
Subjects:  1. Alternative Metal    2. Heavy Metal    3. Industrial Metal    4. Pop    5. Progressive Metal    6. Rock   

Bob Seger - Greatest Hits
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Bob Seger has racked up a lot of worthy tracks over the years, but it took until 1994 for a greatest hits package to appear. Voilà. The bad news: We're missing an awful lot of songs here. Night Moves is Seger's crit-pick album, and a great place to start if you don't have any Seger at all. Next in the rankings is Stranger in Town. Otherwise, his highs are pretty scattered, which would make any best-of package a worthy investment. But if you want to get comprehensive, "Rock & Roll Never Forgets," "Fire Down Below," "Horizontal Bop," "Her Strut," "Betty Lou's Getting Out Tonight," and "Katmandu" aren't on this CD--and you'll have to go to the original albums to secure them. --Gavin McNett ... Read more

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Where is Seger's "Rocker" compilation?
I'm not an expert in Bob Seger, but it seems that for every great rockin' Seger tune, there's a (IMHO) schmaltzly tune!
Elvis has a "Rocker" compilation, why not Seger?
There should be a compilation for fans like me!
I'm sure there's a lot of fans who like Bob Seger, but when it comes to laying down cash, they don't want to pay for Mainstreet or Still the Same!
I can't recommend this album because of the "schmaltz" factor, although it contains a few good tunes.

Definite "Rocker" INCLUSIONS:
Sunspot Baby
Old Time Rock & Roll
Her Strut
Katmandu
Ramblin' Gamblin' Man
Rock And Roll Never Forgets
etc.
(there's probably a lot of great tunes that I don't know about, post your list!)

Definite "Rocker" OMISSIONS:
(Sorry Segerfanatics, but I truly dislike these songs!)
Still The Same (This annoying number is burned into my brain.)
Mainstreet
Night Moves
Beautiful Loser
Hollywood Nights
Against The Wind (although the "Wish I didn't know now..." line is good)
etc.

P.S.
Even if we disagree which songs are Seger's best, I think we can agree he is talented.

Old-Time Rock-N-Roll at its Best
This fine collection of songs by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet band provide a retrospective look at the band during the height of their success in the late '70s and early '80s.From such classic ballads as "We've Got Tonight" and "You'll Accomp'ny Me" to such rock and roll standards as "Hollywood Nights" and "Against the Wind", the listener is taken on a rock and roll journey of a legendary band.

Each song on this fine disc is very good, but there are two in particular that stand out and make the disc that much better; "Mainstreet" and "The Fire Inside"."Mainstreet" contains some of the best lead guitar playing that I've ever heard, and its jazz and blues insturmentals make it stand out from the other songs.Conversely, "The Fire Inside" spotlights Bob Seger's talent at writing lyrics.The story contained in this song is very vivid, and the insturmentals, especially the piano, shine through.

I highly recommend this fine compilation of songs.The listener is treated to a wide variety of musical selections on one disc, and each is unique in its own right.Listen and hear an anthology of a terrific band.

Seger is awesome!
Bob Seger - Greatest Hits is purely awesome!

Seger is one of rocks greatest assets!
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Asin: B000002TSS
Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Rock   

Best of 2
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Compiled by Morrison himself, this 1993 collection focuses mainly on his work from 1984-1991. Representing a period during which Morrison scored very few popular hits, the majority of the record's 15 tracks are probably fairly obscure to people other than diehard fans. Nevertheless, this is a vital introduction to Morrison's later, more idiosyncratic material. Many of the songs are marked by an intense, spiritual longing and deal on a very mature level with Morrison's quest for religious fulfillment. For instance, "Real Real Gone" (from 1990's Enlightenment) and "In the Garden" (from 1986's No Guru, No Method, No Teacher) play like an inspired hybrid of gospel and Irish folk music. Somewhat inexplicably, Morrison also includes two songs from his mid-'60s group Them, a cover of John Lee Hooker's "Don't Look Back" and a cover of Bob Dylan's "It's All Over Now Baby Blue." --Ian Landau ... Read more

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spiritual journey
This album leaves contempory gospel in its wake.Van alone knows he has to put his heart where his mouth is.This is an intensely beautiful spiritual journey, from the mystical Coney Island to the deeply moving, When will I learn to live in God.Subtlety and sublime : In the Garden.The album would be worth the money for these tracks alone

This is a great album
This album is an overview of Morrison's music with his new record company from 1984 to 1991.His previous 1980's Warner Brothers albums (the etherial trilogy) consisting of Common One, Beautiful Vision and Inarticulate Speech of the Heart, aren't represented here (the best tracks from those underrated albums would make a cool compilation).
This isn't really a 'best of' album as it misses radio friendly songs like 'Tore Down A La Rimbaud', 'Ivory Tower', Youth of 1,000 Summers' and 'Someone Like You'. Also four songs from this period are on Best Of Vol. 1. (which is a very poor compilation of brilliant songs - for every great song, another deserving song is missing).
However, dispite what is missing, this is a wonderful collection that has only a few minor mistakes (personal opinion) that is easily fixed with the CD player programme mode.

The first 5 songs are great and the sequencing is perfect (sequencing is the major fault with Vol. 1). The sixth song, 'I'll Tell Me Ma' from Irish Heartbeat - his Irish album -seems out of place. After the 2 previous slower songs an uptempo song is needed, but a jaunty Irish tune isn't it. Mayby one of the previouly mentioned missing songs would have been better.The next song, track seven, the poetic 'Cony Island', also doesn't fit. Here, the song is sandwitched between 2 other 'poetry pieces' - track five 'A Sense of Wonder' and track nine 'Rave on John Donne'.It is too much poetry in too short a time frame. Because of this the track doesn't shine like it did on the Avalon Sunset album where it seems much prettier.

The next 2 songs are great, especially the live and extended version of 'Rave On John Donne'; he may flub a line and his sax solo isn't the best (I an not a fan of his sax SOUND) but the band is great and, after he introduces them, I wish the song went on longer.

Next up is the other mistake: 2 songs from his band Them. These are cover versions, aren't compatable with the rest of the allbums sound and aren't among the band's, or his, best work.

The remainder of the album is great. The song 'One Irish Rover' was a revelation to me. It's fromhis No Guru, No Method, No Teacher album. I must have listened to side one of that album the most (think vinyl) or didn't appreciate the song because it was burried at the end of the long album, but in the context of Best Of Vol. 2 it really shines and seems a much more powerful song.
The song 'Hymns To The Silence' is worth the price of admission alone.The style and sound fits in perfectly with the other songs which is something that it didn't do on the original album of the same name - a 2 disc collection of gospel,blues and jazz that I really tried to like, but which I can't (personal musical taste). He would explore these styles, with very mixed results, on his subsequent albums (I guess you can tell when I stopped buying his albums as soon as they were released, and made sure I heard the album first before I decided to purchase).
The last song on the album, 'Evening Meditation' is really nice, but, like 'Coney Island, it sounds better as it was originally intended to be heard on the A Sense Of Wonder album (side 1 of that album is one of my favorite Morrison sides - think vinyl).

To summarize, when I put on this disc I edit out tracks 6&7 and 10&11.If I want to hear more at the end I don't play 'Evening Meditation' and put on side 1 of A Sense of Wonder.

This is a great album of some of his most unknown work.

OBSCURE BUT BEAUTIFUL
What this album lacks in cohesion is compensated for by its charming stylistic variety. The two cover versions Don't Look Back and It's All Over Now Baby Blue stand out because they do not overtly reflect Morrison's contemplative side and they date from an earlier era, but they are beautiful and moving too.

The other songs are music of deep spiritual yearning in various styles. These include the catchy pop of Real Real Gone, the spoken poetry and social commentary of Rave On John Donne, the poignant childhood reminiscing of Coney Island, the gentle, evocative strains of Sense Of Wonder and the engaging gospel sounds of Hymns To The Silence.

I would have also expected to find the track Be Thou My Vision from the Hymns album here, as it is a passionately numinous listening experience but the artist was the compiler and this selection is his personal choice.

The fact that these tracks are relatively obscure only enhances the listening experience, proving that some of Van's least commercially successful work has grown in stature down the years and that his output has been consistently excellent. ... Read more

Asin: B000001E0I
Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Rock   

March 16-20, 1992
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After ripping it up on No Depression and Still Feel Gone, their first two albums of twangy punk rock, Uncle Tupelo unplugged for this remarkable tribute--half originals, half political and religious covers--to the band's old-time influences. While the new songs of frontmen Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy are consistently strong here (especially Farrar's "Grindstone"), it's the album's haunted covers of old folksongs that are the true keepers. Tweedy's apocalyptic version of "Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down" and Farrar's earnest readings of the beat-down "Moonshiner" and the labor song "Coalminers" are as frightening, beautiful, and passionate as anything the band ever recorded. --David Cantwell ... Read more

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Solid American Genius
A phenomenon like Uncle Tupelo is at times hard to comprehend. This album solidifies them as one of the best bands of the last twenty years. Moving away from their earlier brilliant albums that meshed rock and country they bring it all home by devoting themselves to daunting and beautiful renditions of traditionals and new material. This is an obvious tribute and demonstration of where they derived their unique sound.
Haunting renditions of songs like Coalminers, Criminals and Lilli Schull do what Tupelo does best: reminds us that music is both a potent tool for protest and catharsis. Farrar's bold lyrics ironically contrast with the fatalistic topics that the songs treat.
This album is very different than their first two but the themes and motivation stay the same. They are a constant lament of loneliness, exploitation and isolation. They are songs about the system manifest in the individual. They reject the morbid romanticism that a lot of the alternative scene seems to attach to the woes of the modern man, which is in a way endorsement of the system that rejects them but gives them identity. This music is not about Tupelo. It is about man, and it is beautiful, haunting and an absolute work of genius...

DOES this cd need reviewing?
...This cd is wonderful. It's all that music should be. The acoustic simplicity, the picking, the grating voices, the poignant themes, all of them blend together to make one [heck] of a satisfying cd. As previously said, if you listen to Uncle Tupelo, you'll form a band.

But it doesn't matter, because no one (not even Wilco or Volt) will EVER be Uncle Tupelo.

On tour with Mould
read the other reviews for all the hoohah.what most of them neglect to tell is that this cd was recorded while uncle tupelo was on tour with Bob Mould, who is absolutely legendary as an acoustic performer.i missed these shows, and i'd give my left noogie to have seen them. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Alternative Country-Rock    2. Alternative Pop/Rock    3. Pop    4. Rock    5. United States of America    6. Urban Folk   

Keb' Mo'
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Every few years, an acoustic guitar player decides he wants to be the next Robert Johnson and endears himself to the blues world--Rory Block, John Hammond Jr., and Taj Mahal have crossed this road in the past. Veteran backup guitarist Kevin "Keb' Mo'" Moore has the freshest approach to pulling it off, turning Johnson's devil-obsessed classics "Come on in My Kitchen" and "Kindhearted Woman Blues" into friendly folk music on this 1994 debut. Unlike many of the great bluesmen, the personable Moore doesn't aspire to be evil or even rebellious; he writes terrific songs (most notably the opening "Every Morning" and "Dirty Low Down and Bad") and performs them with talent and charisma. --Steve Knopper ... Read more

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Good, but if you like this, there's much better
I give this album 3 stars not because it is neccessarily bad, but because it seems like he is doing something that has been done better before, which makes this music seem a little unnecessary to me.His voice sounds almost exactly like Taj Majal's.I get a feeling like he has lived a great, happy life, and likes Taj Mahal and wants to sing the blues, but he hasn't ever experienced the blues.If you are looking at this and haven't heard Taj Mahal, go buy Taj Mahal's Best of Vol. 1.or his "World Music".That stuff is from the heart and oh so original.Or if you want something contemporary, get a cd by "Kelly Joe Phelps".Keb Mo is just a little poppy and water-ed down for my tastes.but if that's what you want, go for it.It might be a really good introduction to the blues album if you havent heard any and want to get into it.But dont go thinking this guy is the massiah.

The Real Deal
This 1994 disc is real, acoustic, raw blues.If you've been turned off to Keb' Mo' by his more recent poppy silly stuff, then go back to this one and remember why you liked him in the first place.Some nice slide work, some love songs, a couple of EXCELLENT Robert Johnson covers.A solid disk.He may have lost it recently, but a while back Keb' Mo' used to be about something.

Rainy Day Music
Or any other day for that matter...Keb Mo has an incredibly appealing voice and his tunes have an instant familiarity that makes his music accessible and enjoyable. His country-blues acoustic guitar picking is traditional while somehow fresh sounding and the backup musicians are wonderful. This is a great CD from beginning to end. ... Read more

Asin: B0000029J5
Subjects:  1. Blues    2. Contemporary Blues    3. Modern Acoustic Blues    4. Pop   

Most critics complain Back in Black, the album AC/DC recorded after the death of their original lead screamer Bon Scott, is ridiculously juvenile, obvious, snickering, bludgeoning, derivative, single-minded about sex and booze, a big cartoon. All true, of course, and--on rock 'n' ragers like "What Do You Do For Money Honey," "You Shook Me All Night Long," and the title track--all great. As Scott's replacement Brian Johnson reminds us, loud and crunchy, no-holds-barred "rock and roll ain't noise pollution...it makes good, good sense." Never trust anyone who refuses to drink domestic beer, laugh at the Three Stooges, or crank Back in Black. --David Cantwell ... Read more

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• Original recording remastered

Asin: B000002JS6
Subjects:  1. Album Rock    2. Arena Rock    3. Aussie Rock    4. Australia    5. Hard Rock    6. Heavy Metal    7. Pop    8. Rock   

One of the darkest of Dylan albums, Times is the work of a 22-year-old who sounds no less sick of it all than the ailing 55-year-old who made Time out of Mind. There's a place here for rousing protests such as the title track and "When the Ship Comes In," but those songs are outnumbered by the equally powerful, drainingly pessimistic likes of "Only a Pawn in Their Game," "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll," and "The Ballad of Hollis Brown." It's as if Dylan had to deliver his grimmest topical material before moving on to Another Side's liberation and laughs. --Rickey Wright ... Read more

Asin: B0000024RZ
Subjects:  1. Folk Revival    2. Political Folk    3. Pop    4. Rock    5. Singer/Songwriter   

Riff rock had been what Jimmy Page's former band, the Yardbirds, were all about, and on Led Zeppelin's second album, released, like its predecessor, in 1969, the inventive guitarist demonstrated that he'd indeed learned his lessons well. Witness "Whole Lotta Love," a woozy epic based on one simple, head-banging-friendly guitar riff. Or the mock-dramatic "Heartbreaker," propelled by far more intricate but similarly effective note squashing. Between Page's sonic wizardry, John Bonham beating his drums into submission ("Moby Dick"), and the juice running down Robert Plant's leg ("The Lemon Song"), Led Zeppelin here just about succeeded in raising rock & roll excess to an art form. --Billy Altman ... Read more

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• Original recording remastered

Asin: B000002J03
Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Rock   

The first four songs on Unchained come from the songbooks of Beck, Don Gibson, Soundgarden, and Jimmie Rodgers. What might look like absurdly unsupportable eclecticism in other artists, of course, is pretty much standard stuff for Cash. Unchained is hardly standard, though; it's more like the best album he's made since his 1984 departure from Columbia Records. Not only is this a stack of songs perfectly and idiosyncratically suited to the man, they're given door-rattling backing treatment by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who prove as fitting for Cash's music as his own Tennessee Two was back in the day. --Rickey Wright ... Read more

Asin: B000009QPC
Subjects:  1. Country    2. Pop    3. Traditional Country   

Ultimately, The Boatman's Call sounds like Cave's attempt to poison his cake and eat it too. For a record so resolute in its denial of divinity, The Boatman's Call's obsession with religious themes and imagery might seem contradictory if they hadn't come from someone like Cave, who fancies himself a fallen angel searching for a ladder back to heaven. Where Gothic meets cathedral, there resides, for better or worse, our dark saint Nick. --Roni Sarig ... Read more

Asin: B000002NE4
Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Rock