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Not their best, but not horrible
I have every album these guys have put out, and I must admit I was a but dissapointed when I listened to this concert. The thing about DMB is that they are always changing and trying new things. The addition of Rashawn Ross is great for the new songs, but hearing him play on the old songs takes some getting used to. Out of all the songs my favorite would have to be "Break Free." It is by far their best new song in a long time. Another problem with this show is that they made separate tracks for some of the songs that lead into other songs. I like to hear "Pantala Naga Pampa" go right into "Rapunzel" and "So Much to Say" go into "Anyone seen the Bridge." If you have it on an MP3 player it doesn't flow all that well. If you want a really good concert pick up "Live at Central Park," it's their best live album outside of the Live Trax Series.

nice collection of songs, but...
it just doesn't sound quite right.I am a big fan of being able to hear the crowd reaction on live albums and for the most part you would never know anyone was there.Of the live DMB performances I have, this has to be my least favorite.

Disappointing
This is a pretty poor set from DMB.While the rest of the band is, for the most part, in fine form, Dave's voice has never sounded more brittle.He is painfully off-key at times, in almost every song.Sad to say but I would recommend every other live album the band has released (and there's a lot) before recommending this one.A set for completists only.
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Some impressive highpoints
This is the belated follow-up the 1998 MMW collaboration with John Scofield, A Go-Go, and the music here is of a more collaborative nature rather than featured soloist and backing band. With a few exceptions, the music mines the same funky fusion territory with a few covers and on the two best cuts, the looming influence of John Scofield's one time boss, Miles Davis. I found that the music varied in quality, but preferred the uptempoed music, which focused the band and gave direction to their obvious talent. "Little Walter Rides Again" has a funky feel with some hip drumming and swirling organ... but if it's about Little Walter Jacobs, the bluesman, why no harmonica? "Miles Beyond" name checks Davis directly with a very cool track channeling the "dark funk" of his '73-'75 pre-retirement years. This is the best track on the disc - focused, potent and full of energy. "In Case the World Changes It's Mind" drops down into a more pedestrian funk groove. The problem with some of the more lumbering funk tunes is that they become faceless with nothing to distinguish them from other jams. "Tequila and Chocolate" takes something of a "Touch of Evil" (great Wells film) bordertown vibe. The music gets kind of swanky like Sex Mob's Sexotica experiment with Esquivel like lounge music. Scofield gets a nice solo that has a bit of a sharp Grant Green tinge to it.
Pretty good.
The only stuff that I ever really got into for either of these artists (MMW & Scofield) was the great album "A Go Go" (hereafter reffered to as AGG) so I'm certainly no expert on either artists' full catalog of work.
Great Continuation
Man is this a good album, and a great sequel to A GO Go.The previous album culminated in one of my favorite mmw works as well as my favorite scofield work and Out louder is certainly on par and is one of my favorite new fusion efforts.I expect great things from this quartet in the future, for jazz's sake hope that they do stay together.Can't wait to go see them in november. ... Read more

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THE ESSENTIAL CROWES
PRECIOSA EDICIÓN DE RHINO DE DOS DISCOS QUE CONTIENEN ALGUNOS OUTTAKES DE AMORICA Y DOS TEMAS "NUEVOS" LOS CUALES ME PARECEN DE LO MEJOR DE SU PRODUCCIÓN: "FEATHERS" Y "THUNDERSTORM 654".
Great Crowes Release - 4.5 Stars
Wow, what a treat for Crowes fans!Captured at their creative peak, these two albums are true gems.Amorica happens to be one of my top ten favorite albums of all time and "Tall" offers a blueprint into that great release.While Amorica is more polished and textured, "Tall" is by no means a weaker treatment.These classic songs are more intimate on this release and offer the listener a great midnight second helping of that great album.
Must have for Crowes fans
This is a must have for any true Crowes fan.The "Tall" disc is good just to finally hear what it sounds like after knowing all these years the story around it.I don't really think any of these versions are better than the Amorica versions but it's cool to hear the seeds of it.However, "Feathers" and "Thunderstorm 6:54" are great and must haves.The "Band" disc is classic Crowes."Paint an 8", "Wyoming & Me", "My Heart is Killing Me", "Another Roadside Tragedy" are all awesome.Like I said, if you are a deep Crowes fan get it.If you just like the Crowes in passing still get it ... you'll probably like the "Band" disc. ... Read more

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In its 13 years together, Richmond, Va. quintet Carbon Leaf has evolved from an Irish-laced bar band into a legitimate rock outfit, and one of Vanguard Record's most coveted artists-along the way winning a soda company's "Best New Artist" contest and earning a bona fide hit with "Life Less Ordinary" (on 2004's Read more

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The best kept secret in Music
This is my first review on Amazon but I was inspired to write this after picking up the CD.
Limp Melodies and So-So Songwriting
Now on their sixth studio album (and second on a major label) Carbon Leaf plays it safe with the inoffensive rock/pop of "Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat." Lead vocalist Barry Privett has a warm, pleasant way of delivering his lyrics, and renowned producer Peter Collins fulfills his duties. Nevertheless, the 11-song collection is most notable for its power of subtlety. In fact, it is so subtle that not one song is memorable.
A CD That Grows On You
After listening to "Echo Echo" and "Indian Summer"my first impression of "Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat" was that it was a bit too soft and slow.However, the more I listened to it, the more it began to grow on me.I recentlty saw the band play live in Madison, Wisconsin and I have to say that the new songs come alive when played live.It was an awesome concert and each song flowed smoothly into the next.They opened up with "Comfort" and it was full of energy and power."Learn to Fly" as well as "Under The Wire" sounded amazing.I may have to rate the album a 5 star after a few more listens.My advice... catch these guys live.You won't be dissapointed. ... Read more

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With their dueling guitar leads and harmonies built on a double drummer foundation, the Allman Brothers Band cast the mold for the southern rock sound that would proliferate in the '70s. Virtuoso musicians, their songs drew upon a number of southern influences, including country, the blues, New Orleans jazz, and even gospel, creating a sound that was distinctly theirs. Read more

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A great collection of signature songs from a great American band
The Allman Brothers Band epitomizes just how much Southern rock has become part of the American music history. They were the first one the scene to put together many different musicial influences to come up with a rock sound that differed from the blues-rock bands that came out of the UK during the 60's and all the way through the mid-70's. Taking their influences from such diverse southern music styles as gospel, jazz, bluegrass, country and, most of all, the root of all that is rock: the blues. Helping pioneer the dueling lead guitarists (Thin Lizzy had also started using this style of guitar arrangement), The Allman Brothers Band had what many consider two of the best rock guitarist who ever picked up the instrument in Duane Allman and Dicky Betts. As great a player as Betts was the band and its sound would be known throughout by the slide-guitar work of Duane with his brother Gregg Allman fronting the band and its well-written tunes.
speedy delivery
I CHECKED THE EXPRESS SHIPPING BOX JUST TO CHECK THE PRICEAND DECIDED TO GO WITH REGULAR MAIL, BUT WHEN I FINISHED MY ORDER THE EXPRESS SHIPPING WAS STILL SELECTED SO I GOT IT IN A HURRY. THE MUSIC IS REALY GOOD FOR CRUZING, AT THE BEACH OR DOING HOUSE WORK. IT REMINDS ME OF LINERD SKINERD ON STEROIDS.
Love It!!
I always read Amazon reviews before purchasing something and I was not led astray. They all said it was great and I have to agree. This has so many familiar and great rock songs. It brings back fond memories. ... Read more

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A new paradigm - Robert Randolph
This album is all over the place, but it showcases the phenominal talent of Robert Randolph. It's worth every dime. Randolph has created a new fusion of gospel, R&B, rock and more. There are hints of Santana, Allman Brothers, Hendrix and others. It's going to be interesting to see where he goes from here. More fusion or roots? Who knows... all I know is I'll buy his next effort sound unheard.
Unclassified
This band was the opening act at a Black Crows concert.When they walked out on the stage I didn't know what to expect.They rocked the house with their high energy music.If you are looking for mellow stuff don't bother with this CD.I ordered this CD because I wanted more and the CD delivered!These guys rock!They cover some Hendrix tunes and tear it up!I am an absolute fan.

A genuine, bonafide new talent!!!!!!!!
A genuinely talented new musician redefining his instrument, who has produced a thoroughly enjoyable recording in "Unclassified".Funky, footstomping fun!!! There's a bit of everything for everybody here.It has that good time feeling that rock has lost over the years.
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Jimmy Buffett may have made his millions, but that doesn't mean that he has eased up on his workload. After releasing 33 albums, mounting grueling annual tours, and fashioning an entire industry and lifestyle out of his signature song "Margaritaville," Buffett trots out this two-CD collection. Yet, Read more

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Great Party CD
I bought this CD after being in Vegas and watching the reaction of people when Jimmy Buffett music was played. Everyone relaxed and started to sing along. I do not sing well, but everyone around me could have cared less. We had a great time! I purchased this CD because of the fantastic amount of music it contains. Two CD's packed with more Buffett than any other I've seen. I played it at my daughters wedding rehersal dinner and it really started the fun. Buy it, play it, enjoy it with a drink, and sing!!!!

Good overview of Buffetts Music
This is a good overview of Jimmy's music for the casual fan.all of the big hits as well as the minor ones are here.For the Parrot Head there is noting here that we dont already have.Ok, if you are looking for a travel CD. But if you already have all these songs make your own.

MM In Margaritaville, The Key West Party CD, and Key West, Island Of Dreams Are All You Need
This great greatest hits collection and Jimmy's buddy Bill Jabanoski's The Key West Party CD and his new one Key West, Florida Island of Dreams are all you need to put on your CD changer to have everyone at your summer outdoor party feeling good all day. Oh yeh. Don't forget about the full keg, plenty of rum, and keeping the blender running. ... Read more

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It's tempting to label the Dave Matthews Band as torchbearers of the Grateful Dead's moderate rock fusion and send them off on the next summer tour featuring either Blues Traveler or the Spin Doctors. But there is more at work here, particularly on the band's second major-label release. Read more

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Kickin, absolutely kickin!
It's very rare when a work of art this good comes to an artist in top form and he finds all the other peices of the puzzle to make an album this interesting, creative, free-flowing, and well, for lack of a better term, this kickin!I would rate this album in the top 5 rock and/or jazz albums of all time, right up there with Rush's "Hemispheres" and Marillion's "Misplaced Childhood."If you want to hear superb musicians in their prime, this is the album for you, bar none. It's no wonder they couldn't maintain such a level, and their next two albums paled in comparison.Believe Dave when he proclaims at the end of a particularly jammin tune, "That! Is bad as s**t!"Oh yeah...

Wonderfully Written, Beautifully Produced
This record does not need me to hype it up.With songs such as #41, Crash into me, Cry Freedom, Let You Down, etc., and with the production genius of Steve Lillywhite, the beauty of this record absolutely speaks for itself.This record will always hold a spot in my heart and in the heart's of all DMB fans, i am sure.

Better Stoned?
Um. I have nothing against bands that are "mainstream". That has nothing to do with their quality of sound. (granted, many mainstream bands are horrible, but they all deserve a chance, no?) Dave, though, he has never impressed me. Not that he's awful, I suppose it's okay background music...better than nothing. Just oh so mediocre.
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Split onto two discs, these 18 songs could have fit on one. It's a testament to Harper's aesthetic sensibilities that it is so configured, thereby both avoiding the scourge of the overly long album and dividing the raw, pummeling rockers from the ballads. With his band, the Innocent Criminals, he tears into such songs as "Get It While You Like It" and "Engraved Invitation" with Rolling Stones Read more

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3.5 Stars... at times puzzling, at times very entertaining
(I accidentally released my review with a 1 star rating, which it won't let me correct... I meant to give it a qualified 4 star rating)
BEN HARPER's Tour De Force
Gifted with an extreme musical and lyrical talent, the ever creative Ben Harper does deserve the Grammy for this entire album, possibly more, in different categories. He triumphs consistently throughout "BOTH SIDES OF THE GUN" on all levels where most other musicians and bands have miserably failed to ignite their creative forces into a memorable full blown album of energized and impressionistic pop-rock-funk'n-country styled tunes. One can't deny the Stones' influence on Harper - no comparisons here though - BEN HARPER IS HIS OWN MAN, and his music sounds much more fertile on this ONE album than their last twenty years' worth of combined offerings. Harper is, as they say, treading deep water here. There are so few recent fairly new artists who are creating compelling diverse and memorable music such as Ben Harper's. His musical influences run all over the map[Whose doesn't these days?], yet, from the very beginning he hasaccomplished the feat of creating his very own unique identifiable sound within the realm of the current indistiguishable modern musical wasteland. While Ben Harper is uncategorizable as a musician, the originality of his music spans the ever widening and deep scope of the global musical wilderness, with his eclecticsm being his most significant strength. Blending all his influences into his own brand seems to come naturally to him while maintaining the importance of artistic integrety . While he's producing the most impressively compelling and irresistable music, why categorize and pigeonhole a talent such as Harper?Melodically appealing, inspiring, heartfelt, resounding, lyrically penetrating, Ben maintains a most personal and social perspective throughout his expressive vocals on what is his finest collection of recordings to date. The man sings perfectly fine, and one can't imagine anyone else vocalizing on these original compositions - his voice is clearly the proper instrument which creates the utmost profound mood for interpretation of his own wrtings. Those of you who have questioned Harper's insistance for issuing two separate discs here have missed the whole point altogether. If you get the opportunity to see BEN HARPER "live" on PBS' "Austin City Limits" show, don't pass him up - you'll come away from a performance you'll never forget...that is how I discovered this brilliant artist, bought all his Cds and he has never disappointed me. Here in Texas, we natives are very picky about our music, yet, very diverse, and Ben Harper more than satisfies with his gift of music. Overall, "BOTH SIDES OF THE GUN", with its diverse edgy rockers and creamy diamond in the rough ballads, is one hell of a first rate winning album that stands out as Ben Harper's career tour de force.

Thanks Ben Harper!
Thanks for this amazing album. "Black Rain" is a mirror expression of how I've been feeling about our government, especially since Katrina hit my beloved city. Your music is passionate, beautiful, and thought provoking. ... Read more

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Former pro surfer Donavon Frankenreiter rides a new wave on his sophomore effort. A change in labels from mentor Jack Johnson's Brushfire to Lost Highway finds the bearded, long-haired, doe-eyed singer/songwriter channeling his inner Read more

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His own thing
Donavon Frankenreiter new albume "move by yourself" is a great example of what many knew he had inside him all along.Donavon playing on a different label allowed him to really show what great things he can do. Its an awesome album that people should pick up without hesitation.

a lilttle soul, and not enough to goaround
I got this the same time I got G-Love's new cd, I like some of both of them, the thing is you listen to both of them and you dont really know who is singing, they sound to much alike,the first song is great but there should be more than one great song.He should of build on that first song and gone on to write more just like that, I want hits when I buy a cd, I dont want to serch for a hit, I want it to hit me right away when I put the cd on, he is good and talented and time will tell just how long he will last, will he be a one hit singer or come up with more and better cd's this is a good cd and if you have money to burn than buy it but if your looking for a sure thing this may not be it, 'by the way a sure thing is Elton John, Rod Stewart,
just great music
Man what can I say.This cd has something for everyone.Funk,Rock and some great acoustic guitar. This cd is gonna turn my 4 year old into a rock star. A great cd to play with friends or if you wanna chill by yourself.Not a filler track on it! ... Read more

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With popcorn acoustic guitars, trampoline fiddles, bumper-car bass lines, and caramel-coated sax, the Dave Matthews Band's major-label debut is like an evening at the fair. "The Best of What's Around" and "What Would You Say" swirl like the amusement-park ride on the album's cover, sweeping the exhilarated and lightheaded listener higher as the ride spins faster. "Satellite" glides breezily like the prettiest horse on the carousel, "Ants Marching" runs around hitting the bell with the sledgehammer and winning the largest stuffed animals at the target-range booths, and "Lover Lay Down" is the quietest moment on the disc--like the sun setting on a baby's sleeping, snow-cone-stained face collapsed on her daddy's shoulder. Read more

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Either you like them or you don't
Hey guys, its very simple.They have a very unique sound.Either you like it or you don't.If you do, awesome, because you can take part in amazing nationwide tours almost biannually.People who like Dave Matthews don't s*** on the people that don't, so why do people that don't like him have to s*** on those that do.Grow up, if you don't like something than just don't listen to it.No one that listens to Dave Matthews is ever going to bring harm to you by listening to Dave Matthews, so please chill out.

Excellent.
So, I've never really been a fan of the Dave Matthews Band.The main reason for this, I think, is because I just never really gave them a chance.I initially didn't care for Dave's voice, and I just really didn't think this was something that would interest me.I was wrong.
Stands the test of time
I've often wondered what it would have been like to hear bands like the Beatles, Stones, the Doors, Hendrix - any of the true greats, hell even U2 in the early 80s, when something comes out and you don't really know where it'll stand in time but you know it's pretty darn good.
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A different Trey, but still very good music
I've been around the block many times with all of Trey's material, from the old days with Phish to the new days without.With a lot of Phish shows, Phish albums, Trey albums, and general music listening under my belt (I'm now 30) I have to say that this is a very solid piece of work by Trey.After approximately 10 listens, I can give Bar 17 a stamp of quality.Overall, this is a rather sad and slow album.The production isn't quite as chirpy as Shine.However, the music is really very good.Listen to the strings on tunes such as "Gloomy Sky" and "Bar 17".How can you not tip your hat to Trey?The man may not play guitar like a 25 year old, but he can still compose a tune that is very much Trey, and very much enjoyable.

It's Trey
I have been a Phish fan since the early 90's, and have seen them a number of times as well as Trey solo. I have Trey's 1st solo disc as well as Shine.While they are both very different in sound, I love them both.I saw Trey on Letterman last night they played, "Dragonfly" from Bar 17 and I enjoyed it.So today I went out and bought the disc.I am not done listening to it yet but I have to say I am enjoying it emensely.As stated in a review above mine, this was recorded over a lengthy period, so some of the songs all have different feels.That is what I love about it so far, Trey does not get stuck in the same groove for the whole album like some other artists do.He mixes it up alot.I highly recomend this album to any Trey or Phish fans.All of his solo ablums have a different feel to it, you never know what your going to get from Trey, but it's gauranteed it will be a great disc.This is no exception.

Great music, scattered feel
I am torn...I have been (and still am) a huge Phish fan, as well as a fanatic for great songwriting.I found Trey's last album, "Shine" to be a great departure for the guitarist...less "jammy", with some great songwriting (best examples: Invisible, Wherever You Find It, Sleep Again, Love That Breaks All Lines).
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Almost Perfect
I'm one of those folks who bought this strictly for CD 2, because I already have everything that's on CD 1.Regarding CD 1, all in all, I have to say they did an "almost perfect" job in the song selection.The "Garcia" album is well represented in that you get the good songs without those scary instrumentals.From "Compliments," I agree with selecting Let It Rock, but I would not have selected Russian Lullaby.I would have selected that mysterious and wonderful song Mississippi Moon or that fantastic song, Turn on the Bright Lights.I think that "Reflections" is well represented.From "Cats Under the Stars," I love the title track of course, but I would not have selected Rubin and Cherise or Rhapsody in Red.The selections from "Run for the Roses" are good selections.All in all, CD 1 is very very good, even with my minor quibbles.
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There has never been a better showcase for improvisational rock than this 1971 concert recording, and few (if any) live rock albums are in its rank. With only two studio albums (and plenty of touring) under their belt, the Georgia sextet tore into the Fillmore East with road-tested buoyancy. Titanic guitarist Duane Allman was at the peak of his powers, pushing his foil, Dickey Betts, to unsurpassed peaks. Vocalist-keyboardist Gregg Allman would have been a star in any other setting; here he's merely one more component in a brilliant ensemble. Duane Allman died shortly after Read more

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Hours of Jammin' Blues!!!
This is a great investment! Duane starts out with a great slide guitar in "Statesboro Blues" You almost feel like you are at the concert. I also love the 20 minute "You don't love me"....It just makes you want to get up and dance, especially during the guitar break."Elizabeth Reed" is a 10 minutes of jazz.... and what blues concert would be complete without T-Bone Walkers sexy "Stormy Monday" Gregg Allmans voice sounding smooth like melted butter.

Still the best
After recently taking the vinyl LP out after about 15 years of storage, I found that even with all the snaps, crackles and pops, it is still the best recording I have.But I'm ordering a new recording.Having two drummers covers up some of the snaps and pops, but not enough.To me this record is one the few symphonic rock records; only a few bands have been good enough to put this sort of thing together. These players come up with one great melodic and rhythmic piece after another and have wonderful changes in tempo and arrangement.I got to see them in Tampa Florida many years ago (duh)and even though the venue was designed for basketball, it was the best concert I've heard.I've read that one or more of the cuts on this recording are actually blends of a couple of pieces from the live concert.I never noticed that but it will be interesting to get the less edited version.

The Best
I've been listening to this record probably weekly for over 30 years, and never tire of it. Primary reason: Duane's slide guitar playing. He has somehow turned his instrument into a device that I find to be the most expressive musical vehicle I've ever heard. It rivals the human voice. He's making that guitar SING. Tony Bennett(who I don't even like that much)has said that musicians envy singers because there are limits to what they can express with an instrument.Take 4 minutes and listen to the slide playing in Statesboro Blues. It's the most joyful,wondrous, humorous thing you'll ever hear. Jeff Beck eat your heart out.
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One of the Grateful Dead's best studio albums
This is a good introduction for newer fans who might find it difficult at first getting used to their more jammed out cds

Best Album Ever from an American Band
I'm not a Dead-head and I've never seen a Dead concert - Okay I saw Bob Weir once - but I consider this to be the best album ever made by an American Band, and one of the top ten albums of all time. In 1970 the Dead stopped experimenting and started recording real songs, with great lyrics, catchy melodies and harmonies, and even hooks, by Gosh!Workingman's Dead was the prototype, but they struck the vein later in the year with American Beauty.All 10 songs work well. Even the harmonizing is breathtaking, meaning that Jerry Garcia's tendency to wander around the key doesn't mess up matters too much.But what raises this album above many of its influences (the Band, the Byrds, Dylan, CSN) is its striving for spiritual union in the midst of a mundane, drug- and war-ravaged society.So it makes perfect sense to me that one of the most sublimely mystical songs, "Attics of My Life," is placed right before one of the great earthy rockers of the era, "Truckin'".They flow right together, as do all the songs on the album, and the glue that holds them together is the tight playing and singing.

One of the Best Albums of All Time!
No matter if you are a fan of the Grateful Dead or jambands at all, if you like folk-rock, 70's rock or just music in general, buy this album! American Beauty truly captures what is beautiful about America. Containing a wide array of wonderful songs such as "Friend of the Devil," "Box of Rain" and "Ripple," the album reveals country,folk and psychedelic rock at its best! ... Read more

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The Changing Train: A change for the worst
I have been a long time Train fan. I first heard them from the radio made song 'Calling All Angels' that originated from the 'My Private Nation' album. I thoroughly enjoyed 'Drops of Jupiter' and their live in concert album. I was anticipating this new album release with positive thoughts however after reading of some of the former original band members leaving and a few new faces I realised their would be changes, and changes to the sound and direction of the west coast soft rock band.
copy protected!???
First off I want to say that I think the CD is a great addition to Trains sound, I would recomend this disk to everyone. Its probably the only CD other than Emerson Harts awaited release, that is REAL Music and not nonsensical RAP or Grunge metal Noise.
What coulda been
The first album was very good. 2nd album ripped my heart out. One of the best bands of the last couple of decades. Drops of Jupiter got me thru some rough times. 3rd album was pretty good also but I could tell some changes were coming. In the meantime some very key and important members left the band and with them some of the things that defined the Train I had grown to love...left with them. This fourth album is a sore dissappointment. Pat's ego clearly isn't enough to carry this formation of Train. He isvery talented but IMHO he was only one piece of the puzzle. Now , thanks to him..theother pieces are gone. They should form a new band and leave the name Train to live onin our memories of what it used to be. ... Read more

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The Dave Matthews Band is moving its music forward incrementally. While Read more

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Sorry had to get that