Take off Your Pants and Jacket
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Their formula is simple enough--equal parts teenage humor and brattiness combined with infectious guitar hooks that just beg to be cranked up on the stereo. But with Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, the guys in Blink 182 may have delivered their best album to date, a punk-pop fusion that's so consistent you'll wonder which of the 13 tracks will become radio hits (any has the chance, really). Yes, as with Dude Ranch and Enema of the State, the songs here revolve around falling in love ("The Rock Show," "First Date"), falling out of love ("Online Songs," "Happy Holidays, You Bastard"), and plenty of other ways to kill time while away from school ("Reckless Abandon"). And yes, these guitar-driven songs all pretty much sound the same, but Take Off never gets boring. There's too much nervous energy here, too many slight variations in the arrangements, and too many hilarious lyrics that you won't want to miss. Parents may remember that the Buzzcocks used this same shtick in the late '70s, older siblings may remember that Green Day did it well not so many years ago, but Blink fans know that their band is more clever than anyone else playing today. The bonus tracks are throwaways, but that's OK--the threesome have given us plenty to bop our heads to here. --Jason Verlinde ... Read more

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Some of you just don't get it...
So listen, do you think there is anyone out there who knows about punk rock who believes Blink 182 were punk rock?I doubt it.I was playing at CBGB's in the late 70's/early 80's in proper punk bands and one thing I know is that anyone who analyzes "what is punk and what isn't" doen not have a clue.This is a great album of well crafted pop-punk songs.It is well produced pop music with punk influences.Nuff said...

LOOK HERE!!
(I'm not really a kid, I just don't have an account)

For the past ten years punk has been decaying and loosing what it really is. Remember in the 80's when the Dead Kennidys used to play? They were rebellious and right to the point with their music.

It has all changed since then. Punk is no longer punk it is pop, and there is no way blink-182 is punk. They are washed up posers and thank god they broke up. As we all know the only listeners of them are little kids that try to impress their friends by buying this album. But not only are the listeners kids but so is the band, I think that is pathetic that thirty-year old grown men haven't grown up yet. What my age again? It's 32 numb nuts. I wish that MTV never existed so that we would n't have to know about garbage bands like blink-182 and Good Charlotte. To suit my
case I would like you to please scroll down and look at some of the other reviews, the only ones rated 5 or 4 stars are by kids. Who else? There is no way this band is rebellious as well. Do you think that Roller Coaster or Online Songs sound rebellious, Ihope not! Also they're not straight to the point with their music. If you have watched an episode of Meet the Barkers or even just listened to even one of their songs you can tell they are all simpletons and need to write 4 or 5 songs just to convey a simple message. They way this band is represented as is just horrid and out of context. Do you think that Travis Barker is great parent? He isn't, in fact he doesn't know one good thing about parenting. The way society is set up today lets hardworking not get any credit and the idiotic get the most credit. For example, George W. Bush.

-CHC

take off the pants u shat in omg ttyl kewl lyk bffffffffff
save yer self (unless yer a fag). go try out strung out. avenge sevenfold, rise against, at the drive-in anything. this is pretty gay nusic. i enjoy aliens like the mars volta more than this pile of used condoms. nuff saidANARCHY ... Read more

Asin: B00005K9VW
Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Punk-Pop    3. Rock   

Weezer
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There's a classic episode of The Little Rascals where one of the gang can't join everybody else on the ballfield because he has to stay home with his younger brother, who has the croup. "I can't come out and play," he whines. "I've got to stay home and grease Wheezer!" Nobody at Geffen Records knows whether this was the inspiration in naming Weezer, but it makes sense. Like many of their peers, the members of the Los Angeles quartet seem to have spent their formative years in front of the TV; when they were a little older, they were just as entranced by college rock. Finally, ala the Rascals, one of the gang said, "Hey, kids, let's put on a show!," and the result is Weezer's uplifting, unpretentious, and extremely endearing debut.

The self-titled Weezer is lean and mean at 10 short, punchy tunes, but nearly every one is powered by a larger-than-life chorus or a simple but effective lyric. "Undone-The Sweater Song" uses an unraveling sweater as a metaphor for a relationship on the rocks; "Buddy Holly" pays heartfelt tribute to the '50s rocker, and "In the Garage" paints a scene of suburban teens jamming while surrounded by posters of Kiss. Producer Ric Ocasek of Cars fame pushes the vocals and rhythm guitars, and this bare-bones approach may earn comparisons to fellow garage-pop band Green Day. But Weezer has more in common with the late, lamented Big Dipper, another group of slacker wiseguys that you just had to love. --Jim DeRogatis ... Read more

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Great Album
People think Weezer's a bunch of emo kids trying to be rock, but thats not true. Just because the lead singer has glasses doesnt make him emo. I remember when I 1st heard this album from my friend Ashley. She was obessed with Weezer, I only liked a few songs but then again I really wasnt paying very much attetion to it. Then later on as I got older(now 15), I was making a radio station on yahoo, and when I played it Weezer was on. I listened to and loved it right away, then I went out and brought the CD when I was at the races. I loved every song on this album. This would have to be one of the best Weezer albums ever. "Buddy Holly", "The World Has Turned and Left Me Here", "Sweater Song", "Surf Wax City" are there best songs ever. You should check them out if you havent heard much of this band.

not a kid
I had a gift certificate to a record store, and with Beverly Hills on the radio now, i decided to score myself some weezer cds.

In the time of Dookie, this sounds so much more professional and comunicatative(is that even a word?) then that time. But the fact remains, Weezer don't comunicate and don't even like each other, but it doesn't show here.

My name is Jonas starts the album so innocently and well done.
Buddy Holly is probably the next great track, Undone, Say it aint so, in th e garage, and holiday are probably the best. But where green day passed weezer was when green day made albums where every song is good. Weezer never does that. But what do I know?

WWW!
This is so terrible! These guys make poor music...I they are just ne*ds!!!! And try to make rock music! No,,,no!!!! It's just like long haired and black leathered guy tried to make pop music! ... Read more

Asin: B000003TAW
Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Rock    3. Rock/Pop   

The Wall (Deluxe Packaging Digitally Remastered)
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The Wall is less a collection of songs than a single work, which is sometimes frustrating; the plot lacks enough coherence to hold the snippets of music together. However, there are occasional flashes of brilliance on what ranks as Pink Floyd's most ambitious project. Most of these come from the fully developed songs, which have become classics in their own right. "Hey You," "Mother," and especially "Comfortably Numb" are subtle, incredible pieces of music. Though complex, they move at a relaxed pace, allowing the listener to absorb them slowly; this kind of pacing was something Pink Floyd excelled at. Also worth noting is the "Another Brick in the Wall/The Happiest Days of Our Lives" medley, which has become a staple of rock radio. --Genevieve Williams ... Read more

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Genius that is weighed down by pretentiousness
"The Wall" should have been a better album.

Before you click angrily on the "Disagree" button, let me explain my logic.Despite "The Wall"'s depth, unity of vision and interesting plot and Freudian subtext, there is something missing in the majority of the songs.That something is musicality.

Much of Disc 1 (Side 1 and 2 for the original record) is tough to listen to.The melodies are sparse, the atmosphere thick, and much of it frequently grating.Try listening to "Don't Leave Me Now" more than once in a row without going ballistic.It's as if, when the teacher in "Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2" is shouting "How can you have your pudding if you don't eat your meat?!" Roger Waters is yelling at us to choke down the meat of these tough songs to get to the pudding later to be had.Waters even had something of a captive audience when the album was originally released, as there was no 'Skip' button on record players.Listeners were forced to wade through the discordance to find the melodies.

Those melodies have a tendency to show up much more frequently in the second disc, when we get songs like "Comfortably Numb", with its soaring guitar solos and vibrant chorus.The album becomes much more interesting in general after Pink's Wall has been built, if not because of the greater musicality shown in the song I just mentioned, as well as "Hey You", "Nobody Home", and "Run Like Hell", then in terms of story.

It is worthwhile to note here that "The Wall" is an extraordinarily depressing and pessimistic work.Even on songs that sound somewhat upbeat ("Comfortably Numb", "Mother"), the schizophrenia of the lyrics ensures that this is not the case.The "Pink Floyd" that is the main character of this rock opera suffers long and hard at the hands of - well, everyone in his life, especially himself.The paranoia, anger and insanity that makes up this album's core is strong and pronounced in every piece of the album, which accounts for another reason it is so difficult to listen to.

The last reason is the sheer cheesiness of some of the songs.There's pretentiousness bleeding out of the album's climax, "The Trial", which isn't helped by the fact that it has the pomposity of real (not rock) opera.Some of this music is some of the most pretentious this side of heavy metal, and you can practically hear "Spinal Tap" knocking.

What saves this is the story, the same story that I previously mentioned as being depressing and pessimistic.It is, but it's also well-thought out and very interesting, albeit unclear without additional information (such as liner notes, or the movie adaptation).

Overall, the "Wall" is a stunning work, but not quite the magnum opus "Dark Side of the Moon" was.It's still worth listening to for those with patience and an ability to see past musical shortcomings to the lyrics and meaning underneath.

Overrated
Seriously overrated. Nowhere near as good as other Floyd albums. The tracks mentioned most often include the played-to-death "Another Brick in the Wall 2" and the classic "Comfortably Numb".

"Another Brick..." isn't that great. I hate to break it to you...but it's a ridiculously overplayed tune that hurts this conceptual album when played alone.

"Comfortably Numb" is, however, one of Pink Floyd's greatest achievements. The guitar solo alone is absolutely amazing.

"The Wall" is not a bad album. However, like many Pink Floyd albums, it should be viewed as a single conceptual piece. When this is taken into consideration, the lackluster tracks (basically all of them besides "Comfortably Numb") make this album sketchy at best.

Check out "Wish You Were Here," "Animals," and "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" for some classic Floyd.

For all of Pink Floyds great works...
I feel that this is the most overrated. The Wall certainly has a lot of fans; many who like to think of the album as a work of art. It certainly wasn't helped by the animated movie "the Wall" which has had drug crazed teenagers obsessed spannning over the generations since the time of its release. I'll say this much first; to me, the Wall does not sound like Pink Floyd. Floyd reached their pinnacle with Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, and Wish you were Here. Animals was a great release, but it showed a slight deviation from the typical Floyd sound in favor of a heavier rock oriented album. Still, it was very solid, the Wall however, reminds me more of a Roger Waters' solo album. The band as a whole lacks the cohesiveness that was present during such masterpieces as Dark side of the Moon, and Waters is pushed to the forefront, limiting the talents of Gilmour, Mason and Wright to being little more than simply a backing band. Yes, I know that Gilmour contributes vocals and some song writing, but the bands overall chemistry is lacking.

As far as the songs go, there is far too much filler on this album. The Wall is a perfect example of Roger Waters' ego expanding and culminating in an overproduced, self indulgent "magnum opus". Outside of a few gems, the Wall is very ordinary, and the songs are bland. Comfortably Numb is a great song, and Run like Hell, Young Lust are definately standouts. But a couple of songs do not make an album, much less when its a double album, there is just too much fluff that is not only unnecesary but completely absurd. I'd prefer not to spend 30 bucks listening to Roger Waters rant and complain about the isolation faced being an nihilist rock star. Maybe I am not smart enough to comprehend the "art" behind this album. It certainly lacks the subtlety of DSOTM or WYWH, I'd give it 3.5 stars at best. ... Read more

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Legend
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Audio CD (31 May, 1990)
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Even as greatest hits packages go, this is an utter gem. Every song is inspired, in a class of its own, whether the real version of "I Shot the Sheriff," the hymnlike "No Woman, No Cry," or the sheer joy of "Jamming." Even allowing that Marley never wrote any bad material, then Legend is still the crème de la crème, the heart and soul of the Jamaican people packed into one five-inch compact disc. He was unique, and the message of this record, more than any other, is that he died far too soon. --Chris Nickson ... Read more

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you should probably own this
Chances are, if you have heard a Bob Marley and the Wailers cd playing it is probably Legend. This set is a nice casual introduction to the band that started the worldwide reggae movement. it was released in 1984 3 years after Bob Marley died, and includes many hits that you are probably familiar with. Songs from all the albums are not included here which is the only downfall of this disc. The booklet that comes with the cd is a good way to learn about this legendary man and his band the Wailers. The Wailers are one of the most talented groups of musicians ever, and the instrumentation and variety on this disc proves it.

Buy 2 copies... one of the best selling CDs of all time!
Pick this one up for the car and pick up either the extended or the CD/combo pack for home. Pick up "Natural Mystic" (which is more or less "Legend II") once you find yourself singing these songs in your sleep. Then pick up "Live" and "Babylon By Bus" to hear how amazing they were in a live setting. Pick up all the Island/Tuff Gong-era releases and the "Songs of Freedom" box set which covers a lot of territory. The pre-Island era material (Soul Rebels is actually their first album although there are an almost infinite number of compilations of Bob's 60s era output) is a lot more difficult to go through, but still enjoyable.

What's to say that hasn't been said? Essential from beginning to end.

Dreadlocks 101
Even if you're only dreaming of a Jamaican vacation, this Bob Marley album should be a part of your play list.Who knows? Your music choice might just inspire that lotto win, and then off you go to Mo Bay and Ochie, sunning yourself (with sunscreen on of course) and sipping rum-laced drinks in Paradise....but I digress.

Brother Bob has many other great songs, but to the credit of this album, they've picked some of the best - a great selection to start you on your reggae explosion.The next step would be "Songs of Freedom", which is a four disc set, but by then you'd already be hooked on Bob.

If you've ventured into the water to watch "Shark Tale", you would have heard Sean Paul and Ziggy Marley doing their version of "Three Little Birds", the original of which is right here on this album.And if you thought that "I Shot the Sheriff" was an Eric Clapton thing - think again.

Songs like "Stir It Up", "Buffalo Soldier" and "Jammin'" are guaranteed to have you up and skanking in no time (no relation to "skanky" which is a bad thing) and the slower and insightful "No Woman, No Cry", "Waiting in Vain" and "Redemption Song" will have you quietly contemplating your tropical island dream.

See you in Jamaica mon - irie?

Amanda Richards, November 17, 2004
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Subjects:  1. Jamaica    2. Political Reggae    3. Pop    4. Reggae    5. Roots Reggae   

Tracy Chapman
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Audio CD (25 October, 1990)
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One of the most striking debut albums ever released, this disc instantlyestablished Chapman as a musical force, and with good reason. Immediacy, integrity ofpurpose, and unqualified artistry are apparent in nearly every song. And while "Fast Cars"remains Chapman's best-known work, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" is that rarest breed: asong which is both topical and timeless. Any exploration into Chapman's work shouldbegin with this at times stunning effort; it's a disc of remarkable uniformity and claritythat Chapman has yet to improve on. --Wayne Pernu ... Read more

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Is this a man or a woman?????
Can someone please enlighten me with this subject.I really can't see how anyone finds this thing music.

one of her best
Tracy - OMG you are good! this is her first CD, i believe. i have them all, dam, i like this girl!revolution, fast car, ticket, for my lover... sigh... so much talent - why is she NOT given more airtime and more kudos? she is so stinkin' good. bluesy and deep, gotta listen to the words, and dance with your baby to Tracy. she's wonderful.

Very good, solid album
Tracy Chapman really amazes here. She does some great work and she is a talented singer as well as songwriter. There is nothing pretentious or boring about her; she simply sings the songs she wants other to hear and they are wonderful. It is easy listening with a bit of a light tempo pop background,but she manages to keep one's interest the whole way through. My favorite songs are fast car, talkin about a revolution, and for my lover. It is not perfect, but it is definetly a great album to give a chance and listen to. It is certainly better than anything out there today, there is no manufactured music, just simple and light. Bravo! ... Read more

Asin: B000002H5I
Subjects:  1. Adult Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Alternative Folk    3. College Rock    4. Contemporary Folk    5. Folk & Traditional    6. Pop    7. Rock    8. Singer/Songwriter   

What Hits!?
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Audio CD (29 September, 1992)
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An overview of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' formative 1984 to 1989 stint with EMI Records, What Hits? contains plenty of hits, including their first truly huge success, "Under the Bridge," from their 1991 debut on Warner Bros., Blood Sugar Sex Magic. Other highlights here, including 1990's "Show Me Your Soul" (which proves the band learned plenty from working with George Clinton on 1985's Freaky Styley), their superb cover of Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground," and the feel-good funk of "Behind the Sun," show the Peppers paved the way for a school of alt bands who melded funk with rock riffs. There are plenty other less-celebrated moments from the Peppers' early days that shine on their own, and only a few self-indulgent clunkers (what drove them to such a dismal performance of Jimi Hendrix's "Fire"?). This collection will suffice for the casual fan who needs a quick intro to the Peppers' history. --Lorry Fleming ... Read more

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not as mature, but just as fun
this is an essential purchase for the new fan, because it covers all of the best stuff from their first 3 or 4 albums in the 80's.Great songs like "higher ground" (an awesome cover of the stevie wonder song) and "fight like a brave" showcase the band's talent during this period, before they released the ultrasuccessful BloodSugarSexMagik.Many people listen to Californication first, which is a good introduction to the band i think.But you should get this album, BSSM, and By The Way in addition to that one.This band has a lot of great music; its worth your while to buy all this stuff because they are a terrific band.

Not a fan of the early stuff from the RHCP's
This CD is quite good in length and delivery. 18 tracks spanning the early years of RHCP's and a few new jingles. This CD is primarily aimed at fans of the early more funky style of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. There were a number of songs I did enjoy listening to and they were 'Higher Ground', 'Behind The Sun', Backwoods', 'Hollywood' and 'Under The Bridge'. These became later RHCP hits.

The early grunge punk style of Red Hot Chili Peppers didn't suit my tastes and with age the band turned to more of a rock feel and this ended up being the ticket for the band. All in all this CD has it's qualities and its open for different people's tastes.

An Essential For Any Collector
This is a CD of one of the greatest rock bands' stuff from the 80's. As you may know, this consists of songs from their first four albums, along with "Under The Bridge" from "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" and "Show Me Your Soul" from the Pretty Woman soundtrack. My favorite tracks are "True Men Don't Kill Coyotes", "Jungle Man", "Fight Like A Brave", "Knock Me Down" and definitely the famous "Under The Bridge". This band still has talent today, but their stuff from the 80's is more of a standout for me. If you only own the band's albums from "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" and so forth, you don't know what you're missing. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. College Rock    3. Funk Metal    4. Pop    5. Rap-Rock    6. Rock   

Joe Dirt
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Classic rock means different things to different people. But when it comes to the 1970s, kitsch classics reign supreme. Joe Dirt is a comedy that combines the '70s stoner vibe with the air-guitar dreamers of the '80s. There are stacks of both overplayed and overlooked hard rock that could accompany this trip down memory lane. At only 12 tracks, this brief introduction is for those who have never experienced classic rock radio. Ted Nugent's "Cat Scratch Fever," Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama," and the Doobie Brothers' "China Grove" are obvious staples, while Argent's 1972 hit "Hold Your Head Up" and April Wine's 1978 track "Roller" border on the obscure. George Thorogood blows out his amp with a pulverizing version of Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love."But the inclusion of Cheap Trick and Eddie Money tips the balance toward pop rock that most self-respecting mullet-heads would never order up on the local jukebox.--Rob O'Connor ... Read more

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Name of a Song
Joe Dirt..what a great movie and soundtrack. I'm needing the name of a song in the movie. I'm not sure if it's on the soundtrack or not since I don't know the name.

It's the song that's playing where Brandi rides in on the horse. It's when Joe and Robbie are standing there watching her and she's riding in. Any help anyone?

Thanks.

Life's a Garden. Dig it?
To the reviewer who wants to know what song is played in the scene where Joe is in the "circus tent house", it's "Shambala" by Three Dog Night.

question
i just want to know what the song is that joe is listening to while walking down the train tracks as a kid.I think joe said it was a bob seger song. thanks. ... Read more

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A Knight's Tale
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Audio CD (08 May, 2001)
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Writer-director Brian Helgeland dared to use rock music--mostly anthems from the '70s--to accompany his rousing tale of a medieval jousting champion, and this anachronistic strategy pays off handsomely by giving the film a joyful exuberance that it might otherwise have lacked. Divorced from the movie, this hot sampling of hits is just another corporate song package intended to boost the movie's profit margin, but it's still a blast to listen to. For anyone who grew up with this music--by Queen, War, David Bowie, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Heart, Thin Lizzy, and others--the lineup of favorites plays like an hour from the golden years of album-oriented-rock radio. Younger listeners can hear what they missed--the music was so much better than it was given credit for at the time--and an update of Queen's "We Are the Champions," with Robbie Williams interpreting the irreplaceable Freddie Mercury, turns out to be not half bad (especially since Brian May's guitar licks are still fantastic). "One of Our Own" is the only track to sample Carter Burwell's lush film score with a dialogue clip included, and three tracks (including "Eye Conqueror" by Third Eye Blind) are passable nonmovie songs exclusive to this CD. Cynics might argue that this music has no place in a medieval knight's tale, and that this soundtrack is entirely perfunctory. Those opinions could be justified, but it's a whole lot easier--and a lot more fun--to press "play" and groove on this energetic celebration of heroic rock & roll. --Jeff Shannon ... Read more

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This is a must have for your collection!
This is a fantastic movie. An excellent plot, lots of action, and a villian worthy of the name, a love interest that fits the theme of the movie, and a supporting crew of castabouts that come together for a rousing good story! A delightful twist on the rags to riches story. This is an excellent addition to any one's collection. I highly recommend it!

A rarity today - Mighty fine movie. Mighty fine soundtrack.
First I bought the movie, then I bought this album which features 9 classic rock tracks, 3 new rock recordings and one song by Carter Burwell who composed the soundtrack to the film. Three songs featured on the soundtrack including two of the new ones weren't even in the film, but included here.

This soundtrack does what any good soundtrack should do; remind you of scenes of the movie AND stand on its own. The first component it does in spades as the songs put into motion key moments of this fun, romantic, action movie.

The album as stand alone does quite well with the themed classic rock, with many tracks not seen on any compilation albums before. The Carter Burwell track doesn't fit with the rest, (but the soundtrack album to the picture, also available on Amazon.com, with the rest of Mr. Burwell's compositions is worth checking out if you're a fan of the soundtrack scoring genre) and Robbie Williams rendition of Queen's "We Are The Champions" is not up to the original. The new pieces by Dan Powell and Third Eye Blind might have made more sense if they had been included in the film. Here, they're just filler.

Overall the first nine tracks would be excellent fare for a high voltage party (or a jousting tournament) you may hold.

Wonderful CD!
This is such a wonderful CD!The music is great... EVERY SONG...And, to the person who wrote that David Bowie's song Golden Years was a way to go wrong... Well, that is just plain wrong...David Bowie did a great job with this song, and I am very pleased... Too bad that other person is so negitive... There are people who like David Bowie still!

You will not regret the purchase of this CD.It is great for any collection, and great to work to! ... Read more

Asin: B00005EBIL
Subjects:  1. Album Rock    2. Hard Rock    3. Pop    4. Pop/Rock    5. Soundtracks    6. Soundtracks & Film Scores   

Water From the Well
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Audio CD (22 February, 2000)
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On Water from the Well, Paddy Moloney and the Chieftains return to the traditional Irish music that first made their reputations in the early 60s. Unlike most of their recordings from the 1990s there is nary a rock star, folk singer, or symphony orchestra to be found. Instead the Chieftains have chosen to play with some of Ireland's finest musicians, including Barney McKenna, Seamus Begley, Altan, and the Kilfenora Ceili Band. Here the Chieftains cover the entire spectrum of Irish traditional music, from a stately version of "Planxty George Brabazon" with the Belfast Harp Orchestra to a raucous session in flautist Matt Molloy's pub to a number of ballads sweetly sung by Kevin Conneff. The Chieftains have always performed at the highest level, but on Water from the Well the combination of familiar tunes and great musical guests seems to have inspired them to some of their best playing in years. --Michael Simmons ... Read more

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Excellent Irish Folk Music
Irish folk music sounds like you would expect it to sound; lots of pipes and fiddles and a distinctly Irish sound.However, just because you may think you know what Irish music sounds like because you have heard it on a sound track means little until you spin this CD.

The CD takes you right into an Irish jig with "Lots of Drops of Brandy," an enthusiastically played instrumental.Rather than fancy production in a studio, the group sounds as though it were sitting in a barn or a bar, playing for a crowd of people.This music is played as music has long been, without electronic trickery and lots of well-honed skill.The second track, "Bean An Fhir Rua," is another lovely instrumental featuring a harpsichord, a flute and Uilleann pipes, I think.This new-age sounding music may make some reconsider what they think Irish music may be.

"Jack of All Trades" is the first vocal on this CD.This short song sounds like a traditional Irish pub song.After this song is yet another instrumental, "Within a Mile of Dublin/The Old Blackthorn."This instrumental is predominantly fiddles, a banjo and flute; a spare folk tune that one might have heard at a local shop in days gone by."The Dusty Miller" is a longer instrumental in a similar vein to the previous one, this time without the banjo.The flute intro on this selection leads to a fiddle solo followed by the Uilleann pipes.The instrumental increases in tempo and complexity after the first instruments take their turn.I like the flute in this traditional instrumental as it reminds me a lot of some of the style of Ray Thomas of the Moody Blues.

"The Lovely Sweet Banks of the Moy" is haunting, led by a flute.You can imagine the flautist sitting on the banks of a river, and then Kevin Conneff's vocals start, clear and simple.At the end of the vocals fiddles take over leading into harp and flute, a lovely faerie song for a bright summer day under the trees that can bring a tear to your eye.

The next song, "An Poc Ar Buile," is in contrast as it features more powerful vocals by guest vocalists.Portions of the song were recorded live and the recording fits well with the song's style, which again is another pub song."The Dingle Set" is an instrumental with a fast pace that fits with the power of the previous song.This instrumental also features several guest instruments, including an accordion, concertina, banjo and fiddle.

The following instrumental, "Planxty George Brabazon," is light, quick and airy with support from Janet Harbison and the Belfast Harp Orchestra.The pace remains quick with "The Donegal Set," which again adds a number of guest instruments.

"The Morning May Dew" is another song with a mellow, contemplative theme.You can imagine the singer sitting in the early morning in a glade with tall grass, surrounded by woods, singing a song of pasts remembered and days gone by to the early morning sun.The pace then quickens to break the somber mood with the fast-paced instrumental "The Kilfenora Set."The rousing fiddles of this instrumental make you want to get up and move around, perhaps even dance a little dance.The fast-pace of the "The Kilfenora Set" changes quickly in the next instrumental, "An Buinnean Bui/The County Tyrone/Newry Hornpipe."This instrumental starts slowly by relying on a very slow harp, later joined by mellow fiddles.Near the end of this selection the pace picks up substantially, led particularly by a flute.

"Ballyfin Polkas" kicks the pace up a notch.You can hear the sound of dancing and occasional calls that indicate the live nature of some of this wonderful instrumental.This instrumental leads to one of the most interesting songs on this CD, "Casadh An tSugain."Even knowing that this song is based in Irish folk music, there are elements that sound as though there could be an Asian influence, perhaps showing that sometimes the development of music is based on the types of instruments available rather than a stylistic preference.

"Live from Matt Molloy's Pub" is just what is sounds like, a fast-paced, fun pub instrumental that was recorded live at the pub.

The CD ends with "An Gaoth Aneas," yet another haunting instrumental that has a new age flavor to it.Of course, new age is just another name for a type of music that has strong folk influence, and Irish music is one of those influences.

Irish music is like a lot of other genre music; you will either enjoy it, or you will dislike it.However, the skill of the musicians in this acoustic music is outstanding and this music has much to commend it to a discerning listener.You will find the roots of many styles of music in these Irish tunes, and for those with eclectic tastes, you will find these tunes to be an enjoyable addition to your music collection.For those who know they like the best music the world has to offer.

Could they get any better??
I don't know a mood this CD fails to convey.From the sprightly Dusty Miller and Lots of Drops of Brandy to the mournful May Morning Dew to the exquisite Planxty George Brabazon to the hilarious Jack of All Trades and An Poc Ar Buille, it's all here.And the exquisite musicianship and artistry of all of these incredibly blessed performers shines in every note.

Water from the Well
The Chieftains have long been regarded as Ireland's musical ambassadors. Since their first album in 1962 they have forged ahead perhaps more than any other Irish group, opening the way for stellar outfits like the Bothy Band and Planxty (who have both had very nearly as big an influence on the tradition as the Chieftains have). But since Boil the Breakfast Early, also known as The Chieftains 9, they have diverged from their roots to pursue other Celtic traditions (such as those of Brittany in France and Galicia in Spain) and collaborations with anybody that was willing. 2000's Water from the Well, however, signaled a return to form after a decade filled with rock & rollers, symphony orchestras, and country western singers.

And what a way to end the past millennium! This is the Chieftains at the top of their game, and they're having a grand old time being there too. Here are collaborations as well, but not with folks like Van Morrison or Sting or Mick Jagger (excellent artists though they all are) - here are found the Chieftains paired with some of the best traditional artists of our time. From the rollicking opener Lots of Drops of Brandy to the indescribably beautiful closer An Gaoeth Aneas (The South Wind) this album is spot on, both in instrumentation and in delivery. And the tracklist is as varied as the lineup. There is something for every fan of The Music, as it is called, here. From slow airs to blasting polkas and reels to sprightly jigs and hornpipes, from harp orchestras to live sessions at flutist Matt Molloy's pub in Westport, Co. Mayo, nothing on this CD is dragged down by distracting digression from the tradition or uninteresting arrangements. This is pure music - nothing more, nothing less.

I own all but a few of the Chieftains' albums and dozens by other Irish artists and to this day Water from the Well remains one of my overall favourites. If you decide to get this record, it may well prove one of the most important Irish music purchases you will ever make. It did for me. Highly recommended! ... Read more

Asin: B00004L8AZ
Subjects:  1. Celtic Folk    2. Celtic/Irish    3. Contemporary Celtic    4. Int'l & World Music    5. Ireland    6. Irish Folk    7. Pop    8. Traditional Celtic    9. Traditional Irish Folk   

The Best of 1980-1990
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One need hear only the first notes of this collection--the Edge's ringing guitar notes ushering in "Pride (In the Name of Love)"-to be taken back to 1984: Ronald Reagan and Maggie Thatcher rule the Western world, the L.A. Olympics is the top sports story, and Ms. Pac-Man reigns at arcades. In rock & roll, there's U2 growing in stature with each new title. Even doubters of the Irish lads have to concede that together they formed the one '80s band with the skill and sense of scale to take over the airwaves and concert stages in a decade of diminished expectations. This 15-song '80s best-of assortment (stick around for the hidden track) spans the decade, reaching back to 1980's "I Will Follow," when Bono and company were peach-fuzzy and earnest as choirboys, and tracking their path through their most glaring misstep, 1988's overblown Rattle and Hum. --Steven Stolder ... Read more

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This site is lying!
There cannot be the best of U2 because they haven't even made a good song ever...why have a best of when they even doen't have a good ones? They should have made the worst of instead!

A Good Sampler
This is a good sampler of U2's earlier work.It is not complete enough to satisfy a hard core fan, but it probably doesn't need to do so.Those fans probably already own several of the earlier albums.

This really should have probably been a two disk compilation.At least two of the great songs were shortened on this version:'New Year's Day' and 'Where the Streets Have No Name'.There are also some songs that were not included at all.In fact, there were no cuts from 'October' which was an excellent album.

This isn't a bad start to a U2 collection.However, if you like them, you will undoubtedly want more.

Where is Gloria? An exercise in ax grinding
Man, this album bugs me. Not that the songs aren't great (they are) and not because there are some understandable omissions (great bands are never able to fit all the deserving songs on a single disc). This album gets under my skin because they completely ignore the October record.

When U2 were building their US fan base in the early 80's, MTV played the heck out of Gloria; it was a great song. The whole October album is pretty darned good and to pretend it never existed is baffling. When you remember that this collection was originally released as a double CD with a second disc of B-sides, it just adds insult to injury.
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Subjects:  1. Album Rock    2. Alternative Pop/Rock    3. College Rock    4. Pop    5. Pop/Rock    6. Post-Punk    7. Rock   

Dizzy up the Girl
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The orchestral-pop hit "Iris" (from the soundtrack to City of Angels) proved the Goo Goo Dolls were no one-hit wonder with 1995's "Name." One listen to "Slide," the crafty, yearning second track off their sixth release, suggests the streak continues for Buffalo's finest. Not surprisingly, aspects that make the aforementioned songs memorable--warm, acoustic stylings; strings; heartrending hooks--also make Dizzy come alive elsewhere. Ultimately, the effort documents the band's continued migration from indie rock toward the mainstream. Thus, while "Slide" and the reprise of the wondrous "Iris" might shine for weeks (or even years) of repeated listens, attempts to keep alive the group's power-trio past often have a been-there/done-that feel. --Neal Weiss ... Read more

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Great CD
This Album is AWESOME.There's Four #1 Hits featured on this album I highly recommend it.

Alternative Rock-Pretty Sweet
This cd is awesome, one great track to the next. Perfect for anyone who likes Alternative Rock. The order of the tracks is good because the songs of a similar pace aren't next to each other.
Dizzy- An awesome lead off song, short, powerful
Slide- this song is different than most, the chorus contributes well "I wanna wake up where you are/I won't say anything at all"
Broadway-I love the background music to this song, it's so cool.This songs about a bar, and it sounds like music from a band you might hear in a bar.Sweet.
January Friend- A good song to blast when you just want to jump around your room
Black Balloon- Slower and much different from "January".The first verse is so good. "I almost fell into that hole in your life/And you're not thinking 'bout tomorrow/Cause you were the same as me"
Bullet Proof- The background vocals on this song was especially good
Amigone- I don't know what this song is about; it perplexes me
All Eyes On Me- This song stands apart from all of the others, the chorus is my favorite part
Full Forever- A song to the moon
Acoustic #3- This song is so sweet; I wish it was longer.
Iris- The saddest song on the track; My favorite
Extra Pale- A song of regret, misplaced trust, pretty good
Hate this Place- A song of an ending relationship; great way to end a cd

THE BEST ☺_☺ !!!!!!!!
I LUV THE GOO GOO DOLLS AND WITH GREAT SONGS LIKE;ALL EYES ON ME,I HATE THIS PLACE,DIZZY,BULLET-PROOFAND MY PERSONAL FAVORITE IRIS THIS IS A MUST BUY!!! all of the songs have good meanings, r thought pro-voking and some r quite touching and extremely well preformed!!! ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Adult Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Alternative Pop/Rock    3. Hard Rock    4. Pop    5. Post-Grunge    6. Rock   

Third Eye Blind
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best $14.99 you can spend
I've worn out 3 copies of this album and had to beg, plead and cry to get my 4th back after I loaned it out. 'Nuff said.

Best CD Ever
This is a great CD from start to finish there is not one bad song that you need to skip over on the entire CD. It has all the real popular songs like 'semi-charmed life' and 'jumper' ect, but all the other less known songs like 'narcolepsy' 'backround' and 'motorcycle drive by' are also really good. Definatly one of the best CDs I ever bought

The best CD I ever Bought
First, let's look into value.This CD, like the other reviewer said is WORTH EVERY PENNY that you pay for it, even if it was twenty bucks.Normally when you buy a CD you enjoy a couple of tracks, and that's about it.I enjoy almost everything single one of the tracks from start to finish.It is one of those albums that make you think, "That was a job well done."
I don't appreciate the missuse of God's name in the first track, but I just skip that one; all of the other tracks are top notch.The music is so crisp, clear, original, and catchy, and the more you listen to it, the better it gets. The only tracks I don't like are God of Wine and Motorcycle drive by, I don't know what the big deal with God of Wine is, but anyway, buy this incredible album as soon as you can. ... Read more

Asin: B000002HOK
Sales Rank: 763
Subjects:  1. Adult Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Alternative Pop/Rock    3. Pop    4. Post-Grunge    5. Rock