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1. Catch the Sun - Doves

2. Parrallel

3. When I Argue I See Shapes

4. Mr. Briggs - Blur

5. Whippin' Piccadilly - Gomez

6. Wide Open Space [Mix] - Mansun

7. Caught by the Fuzz - Supergrass

8. Life's What You Make It - Talk Talk

9. Unbelievable - EMF

10. Sheriff Fatman

11. Middleman - Terrorvision

12. Lazy Lover - Supernaturals

13. Not So Manic Now - Dubstar

14. Poison Heart - The Ramones

15. Tie Up My Hands - Starsailor

16. Bright Lights - Richard Ashcroft

17. I've Been to a Marvelous Party - The Divine Comedy

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A Classic!
Santana The Best Instrumentals
Best Instrumentals
From the inside!!
Just the music

Best Instrumentals (Sony)
Santana
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Essential Santana
The Best of Santana, Vol. 2
Caravanserai
Oneness: Silver Dreams Golden Reality
Santana III

ASIN: B000006X37
Release Date: 2000-12-25

Tracks:

Samba Pa Ti
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)
I Love You Too Much
Aqua Marine
Bella
Moonflower
Life Is A Lady/Holiday
Full Moon
Song Of The Wind
Tales Of Kilimanjaro
Love Is You
Guru's Song
Treat
Blues For Salvador
Soul Sacrifice

Album Description

Mid-priced compilation featuring 15 of the guitar legend's absolute finest instrumental works, including 'Samba Pa Ti','Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)', 'I Love You Much Too Much', 'Life Is A Lady/ Holiday', 'Blues For Salvador' & 'Soul Sacrifice'. 1997 Sony release.

Album Details

Tracks Include: Europa, Samba Pa Ti, Europa (Earth's Cry, Heaven's Smile), Flor D'Luna (Moonflower) Tales of Kilimanjaro and More.

Customer Reviews:

A Classic!.......2007-07-02

This compilation cd is a great collection of Santana favorites. The instrumentals only feature lifts these recordings from a 60's/70's, etc. retrospective into a terrific adult contemporary classic.

Santana The Best Instrumentals.......2007-03-19

This CD has a number of Santana's classic hits like Samba Pa Ti, Flor de Luna, and Soul Sacrifice that I really enjoyed, however, in my opinion those are the only really good songs and this is a mediocre album.

Best Instrumentals.......2006-11-06

This is great collection. This is the flavor of Santana I enjoy most.

From the inside!!.......2005-08-20

This is a very good compilation of only instrumentals by the master. My only regret is that "Every Step of the Way" from "Caravanserai" is missing. That is one of the most powerful Santana songs ever. Also, my favorite in this compilation is "Aquamarina".

Just the music.......2005-01-09

There are many great guitarists in the world but only Carlos Santana can move me like he does. Long ago I made my own version of this album on cassette because I wanted all these great instumentals on one tape. Finally it has been done and been done right. Europa is easily the best instrumental number ever and I would argue one of the best songs of all time. It is perfectly married with all the other great Santana numbers that were usually the best thing on their respective albums.
Put this on, turn the lights down low and lose yourself in the music.

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nice work!
Good even for non-metal fans
Sometimes wishes do come true.
Bravo.
De poca Madre

Highest Hopes: The Best of Nightwish
Nightwish
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Once
Century Child
Oceanborn
Angels Fall First
Wishmaster

ASIN: B000ANHGHC
Release Date: 2005-10-03

Tracks:

Wish I Had an Angel
Stargazers
Kingslayer
Ever Dream
Elvenpath
Bless the Child
Nemo
Sleeping Sun [2005 Version]
Dead to the World
Over the Hills and Far Away
Deep Silent Complete
Sacrament of Wilderness
Walking in the Air
Wishmaster
Dead Boy's Poem
High Hopes

Album Description

Not less than one of the leading bands of the Finnish music scene. The unique combination of heavy metal and female singing has made this ingenious band rise like a rocket into the awareness of people around the world. The composer of the band's music, Tuomas Holopainen combines elements from movie music to the traditional metal in a way no one has ever done before. If you like good music in general you will love this album...16 tracks. Universal. 2005.

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2005 Collection of the Finnish Band's Best Recordings. In the Wake of the Emergence of Evanescence on the Rock Scene, Many Rock Fans Sought Other Female Fronted Bands and Discovered this Group that Became Popular in their Homeland and the Rest of Europe. Toilling Since 1997 and Founded by Keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, He Assembled Opera Vocalist Tarja Turunen, Guitarist Emppo Vuorinen, Bassist Sami Vänskä and Drummer Jukka Nevalainen. Their Sound is Gothic, Progressive and Dynamic and Occupy a Special Place in the Progressive Rock of the 21st Century.

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nice work! .......2007-06-10

This has not really been my listening genre - but I gave it a try and was hugely impressed! Really enjoyed the album, and will no doubt be getting more... Awesome vocal with great beats behind it!

Good even for non-metal fans.......2007-03-30

For those that don't know them, Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band.

Now, I am not really a metal person, yet when I got this album as a present from my cousin (who listens exclusively to symphonic/opera metal) I realised it is pretty good. The opera vocals surfacing from the symphonic melodies and quitars are capturing, and the songs themselves quite interesting to listen to.

To make a long story short: this is not as bad for your ears as you may think. It is somewhat louder than hard rock but it is not the kind of metal that becomes unbearable after two minutes when you are not used to it. It is pretty melodic and the arias are beautiful.

I am not really familiar neither with the genre or the band's other work, so I can't actually say anything to the fans. But for first-time listeners, go for it.

Sometimes wishes do come true........2006-11-03

The CD is enjoyable, not great as a "Best Of" should be. I will have to be honest in saying that this is my first CD from Nightwish and based on what other people have said (best of their songs, etc), it may be the last. Don't get me wrong, I can play this over and over, but if these are the best, they do not bode well for me buying more.

Bravo........2006-07-24

I love all of the tracks on this album, though it is missing a few songs. But that`s alright, of course. Not everyone likes the same songs. For those who are new to Nightwish, this is a great way to start off. Before this came out, I usually reccomended Once, their most latest album. But now there`s an album that has Nightwish from the full nine years. This is great.

De poca Madre.......2006-05-26

Este cd incluye, todas mis canciones favoritas, por eso lo recominendo ampliamente, pero el nombre correcto de la cancion: Sacament of Wilderness es Sacrament of Wilderness, please correct name of song:Sacament of Wilderness is Sacrament of Wilderness

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Acoustic hits you can watch

Very Best of MTV Unplugged, Vol. 3
Various Artists
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The Very Best of MTV Unplugged
The Very Best of MTV Unplugged, Vol. 2
Very Best of MTV Unplugged 2
VH1 Storytellers
Unplugged Collection, Vol. 1 [LIVE]

ASIN: B0002Z16AQ
Release Date: 2004-10-04

Tracks:

Message in a Bottle - Sting
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out - Eric Clapton
It's the End of the World as We Know It [#] - R.E.M.
Head Over Feet - Alanis Morissette
Battle of Evermore [#] - Page & Plant
Bridge Over Troubled Water [#] - Paul Simon
Leaving Las Vegas [#] - Sheryl Crow
Crying [#] - K.D. Lang
Blue Hotel [#] - Chris Isaak
Runaway - The Corrs
Sure Know Something - Kiss
Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You - Bryan Adams
Bennie and the Jets [#] - Elton John
Hold My Hand [#] - Hootie & the Blowfish
Boys Don't Cry [#] - The Cure
Would? - Alice in Chains
I Alone - Live

Tracks:

Message in a Bottle [DVD] - Sting
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out [DVD] - Eric Clapton
It's the End of the World as We Know It [DVD][#] - R.E.M.
Head Over Feet [DVD] - Alanis Morissette
Battle of Evermore [DVD][#] - Page & Plant
Bridge Over Troubled Water [DVD][#] - Paul Simon
Leaving Las Vegas [DVD][#] - Sheryl Crow
Crying [DVD][#] - K.D. Lang
Blue Hotel [DVD][#] - Chris Isaak
Runaway [DVD] - The Corrs
Sure Know Something [DVD] - Kiss
Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You [DVD] - Bryan Adams
Bennie and the Jets [DVD][#] - Elton John
Hold My Hand [DVD][#] - Hootie & the Blowfish
Boys Don't Cry [DVD][#] - The Cure
Would? [DVD] - Alice in Chains
I Alone [DVD] - Live

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The Third Collection of Individual Songs as Performed on Phenomenal Acoustic Music Series on MTV. This Edition features a Bonus Dvd with all the Tracks that Are Featured on the Audio Disc, Making this a Very Special Collection Indeed. Featured Artists Include Sir Elton John, Bryan Adams, the Cure, Alice in Chains, Live, REM, Alanis Morissette, K.d. Lang, the Corrs and Many More.

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Acoustic hits you can watch.......2005-05-31

When I saw this disc I thought "Another "Best of Unplugged? Let's see what left-overs were included here".
I was surprised to see that almost all the songs were hits by these artists since the earlier Best Of's included songs I had never heard before.

17 tracks (10 of which were previously unreleased) in their acoustic versions where the standouts are:
Sting - Message in a bottle
REM - It's the end of the world as we know it....
Alanis Morrissette - Hand over feet
Sheryl Crow - Leaving Las Vegas
Kiss - Sure know something
The cure - Boys don't cry
Live - I alone

THe bonus here is that a DVD with the 17 performances is included which makes this a must have for all Mtv Unplugged lovers out there.

Very enjoyable and I highly recommend to all music lovers.

Light Years: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra

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AN AMAZING REMASTERED ELO COLLECTION...........
THE BEST ELO GREATEST HITS COLLECTION
Catchy pop with classical touches
A GREAT Album, but........
Entrancing stuff

Light Years: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra
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ASIN: B000007VFD
Release Date: 1997-11-17

Tracks:

Turn to Stone
Evil Woman
Livin' Thing
Twilight
Telephone Line
Four Little Diamonds
Xanadu
Last Train to London
Strange Magic
Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
Confusion
Rock & Roll Is King
Way Life's Meant to Be
Can't Get It Out of My Head
Secret Messages
Calling America
Don't Walk Away
Don't Bring Me Down
Mr. Blue Sky

Tracks:

Sweet Talkin' Woman
I'm Alive
Shine a Little Love
Ticket to the Moon
Illusions in G Major
So Serious
Nightrider
All Over the World
Here Is the News
Diary of Horace Wimp
Across the Border
Showdown
Hold on Tight
Wild West Hero
Do Ya
10538 Overture
Getting to the Point
Rockaria!
Roll Over Beethoven

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1997 compilation on Epic in a double slimline jewel case. Features 38 tracks, including all 20 U.S. top 40 hits: 7in edits of 'Strange Magic' & 'Can't Get It Out Of My Head',7inversions of the other 18, plus 'Secret Messages' (Special Version from the LP), 'Across The Border' (EP Version) and 7in edits of 'Ma Ma Ma Belle','Nightrider', '10538 Overture'and 'Roll Over Beethoven'. The full title is 'Lightyears: The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra'.

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Nice Price Double CD. 38 Tracks Including Evil Woman, Xanadu, Sweet Talkin Woman, Livin Thing and More.

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AN AMAZING REMASTERED ELO COLLECTION..................2006-11-25

This cd collection of Elo greatest hits is not in chronological order, but it really does'nt matter.There are some edited versions of songs but I really believe Jeff Lynn put alot of care into this remastered gem. These two cds sounds so awesome that the edits really don't take alot out of this collection. Jeff Lynn believed each Elo song should be treated like a single, each single given the time and effort and care to make each single song stand out in it's own way,weather you love or hate the song, Jeff Lynn had that philosophy. This Elo collection defines that Jeff Lynn philosophy. I listen to this collection and I am just amazed at the skill and craftmanship of Jeff Lynn and Elo. Jeff truly is one of Englands greatest single hit makers. This collection is better than the Elo box sets that have been released in the last 16 or so years. the sound quality of these cds is incredibly pristine. This music may sound like gooey 1970s bubblegum music to some, but to me it is amazingly creative structured music that is catchy with rythm and spiritual form. I have to admit when I hear some of these Elo songs I have to crack a smile. Jeff Lynn and the rest of Elo put alot of pride into each song they ever created, this collection shows that. A true must have for Elo fans and music fans in general. The remastering on this cd set is incredible. Note: Jeff Lynn in 1994-1995 engineered for the three remaining Beatles at the time with "Free as a bird" and "True Love", this shows you the respect even the remaining Beatles had for Jeffs amazing talent.............

THE BEST ELO GREATEST HITS COLLECTION.......2006-05-26

This collection is well worth it. I Highly recommend "LIGHT YEARS" to any fan of the Electric Light Orchestra.The amount of songs compaired to other compilations is hard to beat.

Catchy pop with classical touches.......2004-10-29

Electric Light Orchestra was one of the UK's most consistent and successful bands of the 1970s. They had a long string of hits throughout that decade and the first part of the next one. Their sound was characterised by plush harmonies, loads of strings and catchy tunes. These 38 tracks include the overwhelming majority of their hits from the 1970s and the early 1980s plus some great album tracks. My favourites include Livin' Thing with its captivating fiddle, the addictive Sweet Talkin' Woman, the rousing Turn To Stone and others like Wild West Hero Don't Bring Me Down, Mr Blue Sky and 10538 Overture. It may sound like lightweight pop, but it is a skilfully honed, intelligent and cleverly produced style with classical flourishes that always remained accessible. If you like catchy pop with a touch of the orchestral, this album's for you.

A GREAT Album, but...............2004-01-08

Again this is one of ELO's best, with ALOT of their best songs on it, but if you paid the " outragious " price here that Amazon is charging you, then you've been royally ripped off.....sorry.FYE's is selling this same album for $24.00 and change.It is a good album though.

Entrancing stuff.......2001-08-12

My,my,what a diverse taste in music I have.Part of it extends to this heavily enjoyable assortion of superb musical numbers.Particular favourites include the funky,fusion noted number Evil Woman,the jolty,unforgettable Mr.Blue Sky,the brilliant Last Train to London and the heavy bass number Confusion.Born,bred and based in Birmingham myself,it makes me proud such musical talent could emerge from my home city.Definitely one of the best bands of the '70's,and significantly make us remember the decade.I thoroughly recommend this product.

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Wrongs righted

The Best of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
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Then Play On
A Hard Road
Blues By Green
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Heroes Are Hard to Find

ASIN: B000075AJ1
Release Date: 2002-11-14

Tracks:

Albatross
Black Magic Woman
Need Your Love So Bad [USA Version]
My Heart Beat Like a Hammer
Rollin' Man
Green Manalishi (With the Two Pronged Crown)
Man of the World
Something Inside of Me
Looking for Somebody
Oh Well
Rattlesnake Shake
Merry-Go-Round
I Loved Another Woman
Need Your Love Tonight
Worried Dream
Dragonfly
Stop Messin' Round
Shake Your Moneymaker
I'd Rather Go Blind - Chicken Shack, Fleetwood Mac
Albatross - Chris Coco, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Green

Album Description

Full title - Very Best Of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac. 20 tracks assembled here on this excellent retrospective which also adds 'I'd Rather Go Blind' by future Mac member Christine McVie's band, Chicken Shack, and Chris Coco's 2002 remake of 'Albatross' featuring Peter Green. Slipcase. Columbia. 2002.

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Wrongs righted.......2007-05-27

There have been compilations before of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, the band he formed after leaving John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, but this latest one puts right most of the wrongs and omissions of those.
Everything you expect is here including Oh Well Parts 1 & 2 in its full 9 minute glory and without fading out in the middle, where you had to turn over the single, as previous collected versions had; and the previously unreleased US Version of Need Your Love So Bad, which is a superb extended six minute piece, with strings arranged by Mickey Baker (who played guitar on Little Willie John's original). Stop Messin' Round was on the flipside of Need Your Love So Bad, but it is here in the slighter shorter version used on the album Mr. Wonderful.
The towering magnificence of The Green Manalishi is also re-established by its inclusion. The compilation ends with a token track by Chicken Shack, because of Christine McVie's involvement with the band, and the then-recent hit remix of Albatross by Chris Coco, both of which I could have done without in this particular context, perhaps replaced by their first single, Rambling Pony/I Believe My Time Ain't Long.

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Focus - A Nice Overview Of The Band's Career
Don't need anything else.
ROCK'S MOST JAMMIN' SONG.....................PERIOD!!!!!!!!
Only "Hocus Pocus" is any good
Dutch Treat !

The Best of Focus: Hocus Pocus
Focus
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ASIN: B00005B361
Release Date: 2001-02-19

Tracks:

Hocus Pocus
Anonymus
House of the King
Focus [Instrumental]
Janis
Focus II
Tommy (Eruption)
Sylvia
Focus III
Harem Scarem
Mother Focus
Focus IV
Bennie Helder
Glider
Red Sky at Night
Hocus Pocus [US Single Version]

Album Description

Reissue of 1994 compilation for the Dutch progressive rock act best known for their 1973 hit single 'Hocus Pocus', featured here alongside 15 other tracks (16 in all) including the U.S. single version of 'Hocus Pocus'. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Digitally remastered compilation of their greatest hits.

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Focus - A Nice Overview Of The Band's Career.......2007-03-19

I came a bit late to the Focus bandwagon. Of course I had heard their one big US it "Hocus Pocus" which still gets classic rock airplay to this day, but I had never explored any of their albums. When we signed the band to play ProgDay 2004 I thought I should pick up a compilation and this is the one I picked. I was very pleasantly surprised. The album presents a nice overview of the band's career and the recordings have all been remasterd and sound top notch. There are two versions of "Hocus Pocus" the single which made it into the top 10 on the singles charts back in the 70's. Most of the band's other best known stuff is here too including "Sylvia", "House Of The King", "Harem Scarem" and "Focus III". The album is all instrumental with the exception of a few yodels and yelps from Thjis Van Leer. Both Van Leer and Jan Akkerman shine on their respective instruments throughout and the album switches between up tempo rockers and more mellow melodic fare. Overall this is a nice compilation and would serve as a decent into to the band's material.

Don't need anything else........2004-06-25

If you know of Focus, and are just a casual fan, then this is all you need. They definitely have more depth than just "Hocus Pocus" but in reality this is a good overview of their career.

ROCK'S MOST JAMMIN' SONG.....................PERIOD!!!!!!!!.......2004-06-23

If there exsists a more "jammin" "kick **s" "put the pedal to the metal" song out there.......I've never heard it!! Nothing comes close to this rock masterpiece. When you think they can't possibly "turn it up a another notch", they pull it off flawlessly, and never stop!!

Only "Hocus Pocus" is any good.......2004-06-08

...which is fine with me, because that was what I bought the disc for. But I just wanted to warn those who might expect a whole album of comparatively high-quality music that there's a good reason for which the group is only known for the one song. The remainder of the album alternates between attempts at ripping off Jethro Tull and ripping off Pink Floyd, but they never get anywhere near either band's skills in either the composing nor the performing sense.

"Hocus Pocus" is a fantastic hard rock song. There's nothing else in the world that's quite like it. The rest of the album never even approaches this level of hyperactive intensity. They're basically a very mellow group except during "Hocus Pocus," and thankfully, the long six-plus-minute version is the one featured, along with an odd shorter version at the end of the disc that's not mixed very well.

While there's a lot of instrumental music I love (Zappa, anyone?), I thought I should warn those expecting vocal rock that this is a completely instrumental album (unless you count the occasional "yeah" or yodel).

To sum up, then: Phenomenal title track, followed by an hour of filler.

Dutch Treat !.......2004-06-03

Has it really been over 30 years since this terrific group of musicians from Holland scored a huge success with their "Moving Waves" album, and the highly original signature tune, "Hocus Pocus" ? Time flies--but, in the case of Focus, time has been kind--their music still sounds fresh, melodic and exciting.

The band went through some personnel changes, but the key members were Thijs Van Leer ( keyboards, flute, vocals ), and guitar whiz, Jan Akkerman. I have fond memories of seeing them live in Montreal--an awesome concert.

This CD is an excellent retrospecive of their most memorable numbers. Their music was primarily instrumental,and "progressive" in the most positive sense. The "focus" here--if you'll pardon the pun--was on musicianship--these guys could really play. I suspect Akkerman and Van Leer might have had some classical training in their youth. All their well-known numbers are included--"Harem Scarem", "Sylvia", "Janis" and two different versions of "Hocus Pocus".

The 70s was an era where bands flourished who had only the most talented musicians. Later, progressive rock groups were often labelled pretentious--usually by critics who could only appreciate three-chord boogies ! Well--this "pretentious" music gave us some of the most incredible musicians rock has ever had--Steve Howe, Tony Banks, Keith Emerson, Dave Gilmour, Phil Manzanera, Robert Fripp, Daryl Way and--yes--Jan Akkerman. When I hear some of the junk that is selling today, I don't know whether to laugh or cry !

Tracks:

Breakout
Fooled By A Smile
Blue Mood
Communion
Another Lost Weekend
Fever
Coney Island Man
Tainted
Am I The Same Girl?
Precious Words
Between Strangers
Get In Touch With Yourself
Who Let The Love Out?
Circulate
Notgonnachange
Wake Me Up When It's Over
Surrender
The Kaleidoscope Affair

Album Description

Budget-price compilation for the UK sophisti-pop act best known for their Top Ten hit 'Breakout' included here alongside the top ten hits 'Surrender', 'Fooled By A Smile', Notgonnachange' and their memorable cover of Dusty Springfield's 'Am I The Same Girl'. 18 Tracks. Standard jewel case. 2001 release.

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When I listen to Swing out Sister.......2007-02-22

I get the sensation of the wind in my hair as I downshift my powder-blue Jaguar convert climbing the British country hillsides. A mini-skirted mod girl to my left smiles underneath her Jackie-O sunglasses. Driving up, I take a space between an Austin Healey and a group of pastel Vespa scooters. At the party in the most elegantly understated of villas is a very black haired debonaire Sean Connery charming none other than Anne Margaret. I spy Emma Peel in her catsuit, and Andy Warhol drinking in the scene and his Madeira. Barbara Feldon is laughing over her cocktail and Hors d'oeuvres at Sid Caesar's antics. Sunshine glints across the pool, and everyone turns as Corinne Drewery clears her throat and Andy Connell gives her her pitch...

I gave in to Amazon's insistance that people who liked Basia also like Swing out Sister. OK, but there are big differences. Give any student of progressive jazz any recording of Basia with Matt Bianco and they will be blown away. The chord progressions, rythmn, and sophistication of the music is a delight. Matt Bianco is a musician's musician.

Swing out Sister is studio music. The synth stuff doesn't work well on a good system. You Ipod lovers won't notice. No wonder their live stuff sounds thin. They overtrack, overdub, and synthesize their way to a very big sound. It actually sounds close to real in the Where our Love Grows release, but in the tracks from the 80s, it is glaringly artificial. But then, I have a 10k high definition stereo. Never mind.

That said, I love this music. It is danceable, uplifting and addictive. I'll take Corinne's voice over Basia--more pleasant. It takes a certain taste. If you like the samples buy and you'll feel like you've made a great discovery, and you have.

Where's Waiting Game?.......2006-11-21

How can they release a Best of without including 'Waiting Game'?!! Some of these records companies suck. I'm glad illegal downloading is eating away at their profits, especially when they make such glaring omissions. Karma's a biatch, ain't it?

music lover.......2005-08-08

This is the CD to have for any SOS fan! Every song is better than the next. Personal faves are: "Breakout", "Tainted", "Between Strangers" & "Precious Words". These songs sound like what made SOS famous & every song has a great, bouncy, jazzy quality to it. If you are only buying one SOS cd, make it this one.

A must have !.......2002-12-01

This band had its great breakthrough with the stellar "breakout", from the impossible to equal (for them at least) "It's better to travel". That album was played everywhere in Madrid when it was released, and I even had a neighbour who had it playing constantly. She had the cd at home and the tape version for her car (at that time, there were few cd players for cars and no MDs).

Well, many years have gone by and I had been thinking about getting that album on cd for myself, after having worn out my tape copy. Then, I decided to get this one. I found it to be a real collection of their finest moments. The journey takes you from 1985 to 1994, and contains several (slightly edited) tracks of their most famous tunes from their stellar album. There is a clear change of style midway through this album, mainly due to line-up changes of the band throughout the years. However, I must say I was not disappointed by those tracks I had never heard before, except for track 16, an ear breaker. For instance, you have a very soul Curtis Mayfield / Marvin Gaye type of atmosphere on track 12. Track 13 has that happy feeling and rythm that makes you want to tap your feet on the floor. Track 14, a mid tempo with a jazzy touch, could be played in any of those elegant bars in major capitals around the world. The closer, a brilliant 3 minute instrumental, has a sort of romantic Parisian-like atmosphere that also brings back special memories to me...

If you like British-like pop soul with "elegant" touches, unfortunately unfit for the US market, this is an album for you. The Japanese apparently love this band. Swing Out sister might make you think a bit about Matt Bianco (same era) or Working Week, or even Nick Heyward. If you like these artists, you will also like this cd. It's a great quality pop album, and a good compilation.

Now, my next move is to get "It's better to travel" on cd...

Martini's & Bikini's.......2001-12-30

Let's begin this review with a question that has baffled me for years now. Which, simply put is, why hasn't this incredible U.K. group Swing Out Sister become a huge success here in America? They have all the correct ingrediants i.e. attractive female lead, infectious melodies and adult lyrics, that you can actually sing while in the privacy of your shower ( I know I have ). Yet, here in this country they probably couldn't even get arrested. It certainly doesn't bode well for the state of 'Pop' music here in the U.S. when artists of dubious talent such as Jewel are able to push more cd's out of the store than this incredible band. It's more than just a shame but...

Being a fan of this wonderful duo ( which actually began as a trio! ) I'll certainly do my part to sing their praises. The release of " Breakout " is an import compilation that includes not only their biggest hit to date," Breakout " but also a host of other songs that, while they may not seem recognizable at first, will soon become so. Highlight's for me include, " Am I the Same Girl ", " Notgonnachange " and " Blue Mood ", the last being an infectious bluesy number that I'm listening to right now. Heck, half the fun in owning this disc is finding out which tunes you like best! SOS's forte in writing tunes is simply putting together wonderful melodies with insightful lyrics and a spice of smooth jazz and R&B thrown in for good measure. This is truly Britpop at it's very best and, other than Lisa Stansfield, I can think of no other group that performs this style of music any better than SOS. And while I'm sure some listener's may consider this style a little too slick and contemporary for their taste that may be the reason I enjoy this band as much as I do. The entire disc carries a slightly nightclub/martini aura about it that feels just right. They don't pretend to anything other than what they set out to do....and I find that terribly refreshing.

In ending, if you prefer your music slightly jazzy with a 'pop' sensibility than please give Swing Out Sister a try. I've given this disc away as gifts on several occassions and the recipients never fail to tell me how thrilled they are with this 'new group' SOS! Well, who am I to ruin their fun! So run and pick up your copy of " Breakout " and soon you'll be a true trend setter in your neighborhood. And, with... pricing this disc at a budget rate, than you've no excuse as to why your not at home, listening to SOS, and dancing around your living room floor, singing with sheer abandonment. Just make sure you put something on when step out of that shower! Thanks

The Very Best of Ram Jam
Average customer rating:

One shot wonder

Definitely not an original band

4.5 stars for awesome riffs, average singing

Black Betty Ready

Both of their LPs on 1 CD!!

The Very Best of Ram Jam
Ram Jam
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007374
Release Date: 1995-04-21

Tracks:

Black Betty
Let It All Out
Keep Your Hands on the Wheel
Right on the Money
All for the Love of Rock 'N' Roll
404
High Steppin'
Overloaded
Hey Boogie Woman
Too Bad on Your Birthday
Kid Next Door
Turnpike
Wanna Find Love
Just Like Me
Hurricane Ride
Saturday Night
Runway Runaway
Please, Please, Please (Please Me)
Gone Wild
Pretty Poison

Album Description

1990 compilation for the U.S. blues rock act. 20 tracks.

Album Details

Debut Album from New York Quartet that Originally Appeared in 1977, featuring Former Lemon Pipers Guitarist Bill Barlett and Former Early Billy Joel Bandmate Howie Blauvett. Amid a Teapot of Controversy, their One and Only Megahit "Black Betty" Soared Up the Pop Charts and Became a Bar Band Classic.

Customer Reviews:

One shot wonder.......2007-02-08

Other than "Black Betty", just some mediocre southern rock. But worth it just for that.

Definitely not an original band.......2006-04-20

I bought this cd cuz i love the black betty tune...w/great expectation i figured their other material was gonna blow me away...wrong...Ram Jam should have named themselves Rip-OFF
Jam....after listening to this cd i have concluded that they didnt't have an original bone in their bodies...the songs were a mishmash of blatant allman/skynyrd/blackfoot attempts...the vocals were without energy or feel...i can understand why they wernt sucessful where others were

4.5 stars for awesome riffs, average singing.......2005-12-27

Ram Jam was an accidental discovery. I have been eyeing this cd for a while now, and now that I've listened to it, I can say that if you like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Boston, or even AC/DC, this is your music. The one song that I really don't care for is "keep your hands on the wheel", but that's only because of the singing, which isn't great, but it gets the job done. The song "High Steppin'" is a good instrumental song, too. All in all, buy this, it pretty much rules.

Black Betty Ready.......2005-11-10

The song "Black Betty" is reason enough to buy this CD. It contains the long-play version of this song..crank it up so the neighbors can give you dirty looks. As for the other tracks they are just ok. But Black Betty makes it worth the investment. Rocked in '77, rocks now.

Both of their LPs on 1 CD!!.......2005-03-18

Ram Jam were a very hard rocking 70's band fronted by Bill Bartlett, formerly of the Lemon Pipers (yeah, the Green Tambourine guys). The albums were produced by bubblegum producers Kasentetz-Katz (same guys who produced Lemon Pipers, 1910 Fruitgum Co. and a lot of other 60s hits). But the Ram Jam albums really rocked hard (especially the lesser known 2nd album titled Portrait of the Young Artist as a Ram). Black Betty was a top 40 hit (a remake of an old Leadbelly song)and was fairly representative of their 1st LP. If all you've ever heard is the single version, which is on most compilations, you owe it to yourself to hear the full version which has a much longer middle section that rocks. This import CD contains both LPs and has everything released by this band except Should've Known Better, which was the B side to the Black Betty single. Great very underrated stuff!

Like You Do...Best of the Lightning Seeds

Average customer rating:

Simply, Awesome
This Band Defies You To Dislike Them!
Great compilation!
This band is amazingly chilled....
Like They Always Do...

Like You Do...Best of the Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds
Manufacturer: Sbme Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Ocean Blue
Cerulean
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ASIN: B000007V3D
Release Date: 1997-11-11

Tracks:

What You Say
The Life Of Riley
Lucky You
You Showed Me
Change
Waiting For Today To Happen (97 Version)
Pure
Sugar Coated Iceberg
Ready Or Not
All I Want
Perfect
What If...
Sense
Brain Drain
Marvellous
Three Lions

Album Description

1997 compilation on Epic featuring 13 of the best by Ian Broudie's indie power pop act plus, 'Waiting For Today To Happen' ('97 Version) and the brand new songs 'What You Say'& 'Brain Drain'. 16 tracks total, also featuring 'The Life Of Riley', 'Pure', 'Sugar', 'All I Want' & 'Perfect'. The full title is 'Like You Do... Best Of The Lightning Seeds'.

Album Details

13 of their Biggest Hits plus Two New Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Simply, Awesome.......2007-04-30

This work is pure and simple all the time. All the songs make sense too.

This Band Defies You To Dislike Them!.......2007-04-16

It can't be done, unless you hate all the elements which make up a good pop record. Ian Broudie and his band created music that sinks into your brain and leaves a mark like a barrel of wine spilled on a white shag carpet. 'Life of Riley' should be distilled and marketed under the brand name Catchy Cola, coming in a very close second after 'Three Lions', a song so melodic it forced me to love it in spite of not caring a tinkers' cuss about Football, American and British definitions of the word included. Not to say the 'Seeds do not have their introspective side! 'Waiting For Today to Happen' is somewhat fatalistic and bleak, a fact that will escape almost everyone until they get past the beautiful music long enough to reflect upon the lyrics. If you're looking for something to validate your drearily held belief that life is Misery and no mortal has ever suffered the misunderstandings the Clods and Philistines have thrust upon your sensitive soul, keep looking. This CD is for people who are happiest when they're happy.

Great compilation!.......2006-11-10

This compilation has the famous songs (Pure, All I want, You showed me, Sense...) and others less famous. Great music from the British group!

This band is amazingly chilled...........2006-06-02

The lightning seeds are a great band. Their songs can best be described as airy and light, makes you feel all fluffy, soft and warm inside. I love this band. When I have a hard time choosing something to listen to I just pop in the lightning seeds and it makes my day. I absolutely adore the lead singer's voice as well. They're simple and kind of popish, but they're a joy to listen to. Highly recommended.

Like They Always Do..........2005-09-23

The Lightning Seeds is one of my favourite bands... And this album just proves why. Like You Do is a collection of britpop at it's best. If you are wondering what The Seeds are about, this is the perfect album to start off with. One spin and I garuntee you'll be hooked - and no doubt will this album make you wonder what is wrong with "pop" nowadays. This album is truly timeless. I can still listen to it after 8 years and the songs just don't sound dated at all. It's just a shame that The Seeds are no more. Give your senses a treat and get this album. You won't be disappointed!

Average customer rating:

Awesome music!
Wonderful
More new stuff, please!
Great Compilation!

Love of My Life: The Best of Dan Hill
Dan Hill
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Dance of Love
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ASIN: B00003OTEO
Release Date: 2003-05-26

Tracks:

Seduces Me
Never Thought (That I Could Love)(Single Remix
All I Ses Is Your Face
Carmelia
You Make Me Want To Be
Once Upon A Time
All I Want Is You
Can't We Try (Duet With Vonda Shepard)
Hold On
Wishful Thinking (Duet With Celine Dion)
The Healing Power Of Love (Additional Vocals By
Love Of My Life
My Love For You
Somewhere In The Distance
In Your Eyes (Duet With Rique Franks)
Unborn Heart
Sometimes When We Touch
Daddy's Song

Album Description

18 of the gentle Canadian pop singer/ songwriter's absolute greatest in the '70s & '80s, including all of his biggest U.S. chart hits. Features the #3 smash 'Sometimes When We Touch', the top 10 duet 'Can't We Try' with Vonda Sheppard (of 'Ally McBeal' fame), plus 'All I See Is Your Face', 'Never Thought' and much more. 1999 release.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome music!.......2002-02-13

I first heard the song Unborn Heart on the radio the day I heard my second child's heart beat for the first time! It was so touching! It was great to hear from the fathers perspective!

Wonderful.......2000-05-18

A great treat! Dan includes history and inspirations for each song.

More new stuff, please!.......2000-05-12

This great collection just proves that Dan Hill is not only one of Canada's great songwriters (for those of you who hadn't heard of him before: he sort of disovered Celine Dion and later penned her classic "Seduces Me") but also a wonderful singer with a truly recognizable voice.

His tunes are very romantic, intense and personal - to say the least - but they really shine if you're affected by this sort of music.

A brilliant collection that leaves you wanting for more of Dan Hill whose recent releases have been very rare, unfortunately - even though this new collection does include the odd as yet unreleased track.

Great Compilation!.......2000-03-27

This is the ultimate collection of Dan Hill, very nice compilation of his greatest hits, I will recommand any fan to buy this CD.

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