Doom (Score) [Soundtrack]

doom (score) [soundtrack]

Track Listings
1. C24
2. Doom
3. Olduvai / Facing Demons
4. Searching...
5. Sibling Rivalry
6. The Lab
7. Taking Control
8. Mac Attack!
9. Resurrection
10. BFG!
11. Destroyed
12. Infirmiary
13. Experiment: Stahl
14. Containment Breach
15. Superhumans and Monsters
16. “Kill 'Em All...
17. … Let God Sort 'Em Out”
18. Mass Onslaught
19. First Person Shooter
20. Semper Fi
See all 22 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Featuring "You Know What You Are?" by Nine Inch Nails, with a score composed by Clint Mansell (Sahara).

Millions of devoted fans worldwide have been spellbound by the dark invention of its adventures... have awaited its every incarnation with urgent anticipation... and have devoted countless hours, days and weeks to conquering its hidden mysteries: Doom.

When the home-computer game was first launched in 1993, no one could have foreseen the legion of fans it would create and the mania surrounding its every new permutation. Doom and its successive installments have transfixed gamers worldwide for over a decade and have sold millions of copies (while chalking up an unprecedented tens of millions of downloads as shareware). It is, simply, the most explosive home-computer game franchise phenomenon in history.

Now, the game that made history is jumping from computer screens to the motion-picture screen: get ready for Doom. Set countless years in the future and told in the hyperkinetic, kamikaze style that made its gaming predecessor a global phenomenon, the science-fiction action adventure Doom takes the viewer to the far corners of the galaxy with a fully-realized vision of a dark and disturbing future.

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Doom (Score) [Soundtrack]
The Trio of Doom Live
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Glad to hear it finally make it from the vault
  • unrealized potential (and other thoughts)
  • Trio of Doom vs Havana Jam 1/2
  • Legendary meeting, a bit less than legendary performance.
  • Thank you Sony, keep the vault open!!!
 The Trio of Doom Live
Trio of Doom
Manufacturer: Sony Legacy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QEIM7S
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

  1. Drum Improvisation (Live)
  2. Dark Prince (Live)
  3. Continuum (Live)
  4. Para Oriente (Live)
  5. Are You the One, Are You the One? (Live)
  6. Dark Prince (Studio)
  7. Continuum (Studio)
  8. Para Oriente (Alternate Take One/Studio)
  9. Para Oriente (Alternate Take Two/Studio)
  10. Para Oriente (Studio)

Amazon.com

Recorded at the 1979 Havana Jazz Festival, this short and powerful set, with Miles Davis alumni, drummer Tony Williams and guitarist John McLaughlin, and Weather Report bassist Jaco Pastorius, was one for the ages. The previously unreleased selections, one through five, are explosive, but mis-miked live tracks. Williams' "Drum Improvisation" segues into McLaughlin's fuzz-toned "Dark Prince," which does not swing in a silent way. Pastorious' theme song "Continuum" is scaled down to its essential twilight textures, while the drummer's "Para Oriente" - which later became a stable in V.S.O.P's book, and was recast as "Angel Street" - is rendered here in a funky, pre-grunge mode. The guitarist's "Are You the One, Are You the One?" previews the jam band craze. The rest of the cuts were recorded a week later in a New York studio, But the warts-and-all original sides are unmatched for their primal power. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Glad to hear it finally make it from the vault.......2007-07-12

Tony Williams is a monster on this album. Jaco is Jaco and McLaughlin is McLaughlin, but to hear Tony play in this setting is amazing. If you're a fan of any of the three - buy it. If you're a drummer, this better be a part of your collection. You'll go crazy trying to figure out how Tony does what he does (how about the hands/feet roll during his drum improv...wow).

4 out of 5 stars unrealized potential (and other thoughts).......2007-07-11

It is amazing that these 3 seminal musicians only got together for 40 minutes of music. John McLaughlin, arguably the most musically wide-ranging guitarist I've ever heard; Jaco Pastorius, maybe the greatest electric bass player ever; and Tony Williams, one of the top 5 scariest drummers in jazz/rock. Unfortunately, this recording isn't the best one for either of these guys; probably more time spent playing together would've done the trick, therefore my review title. Unfortunately, this will never happen, as 2 of them are dead. As far as Sony keeping these recordings in their vault; well, we all know what motivates these companies, and it isn't music, so don't hold your breath for unreleased treasures seeing the light of day (hey, where's that McLaughlin/Hendrix recording that supposedly exists). Speaking of McLaughlin, check out his short gig on the Crossroads Blues Festival 2-dvd set (featuring Clapton and other blues icons), where he plays with Dennis Chambers and Zakir Hussain. The guitar playing is amazing, in case anybody thought he had "lost" anything in the past 30 years. In fact, I was shocked. Getting back to Trio of Doom, I think Jaco really holds this thing together. Comments, everybody?

4 out of 5 stars Trio of Doom vs Havana Jam 1/2.......2007-07-07

John McLaughlin should receive full credit for making this 1979 performance available. It has been well worth the wait, given that on Havana Jam 1/2 only three tracks were included, "The Dark Prince", "Continuum" and "Para Oriente". On this CD there is "Are You The One, Are You The One?" (live) plus the live versions of the three tracks mentioned above on one single CD. The recordings give new insights into the version of "Are You The One, Are You The One?" featured on "Johnny McLaughlin Electric Guitarist" as well as "The Dark Prince" on The One Truth Band's " Electric Dreams".

3 out of 5 stars Legendary meeting, a bit less than legendary performance........2007-07-05

In 1979, a group of jazz musicians gave a series of performances in Havana, one of the seemingly endless gestures of art reaching out through the blocade to Cuba. Legendary among these performances was the "Trio of Doom" performance, a power trio of guitarist John McLaughlin, bassist Jaco Pastorius and drummer Tony Williams, all at the heights of their powers. Their brief performance (about 25 minutes) was intended for partial release, but McLaughlin blocked it, instead pulling the group in the studio for a brief session that was then released, with crowd noise dubbed in, as these performances (a popular technique since at least Duke Ellington's legendary "Live at Newport" performance). This CD gathers together all the material-- the 25 minute live show and about 15 minutes of studio material.

McLaughlin's concerns may have been a bit extraneous-- the live performance has its flaws, to be certain (Jaco wanders off key briefly on "Dark Prince", "Are You the One, Are You the One?" threatens to fall apart), but there's a rare energy and power to the performance that really can't be underestimated, starting with Williams brief drum solo intro that sets the mood for high tension before welcoming his band mates on a racing "Dark Prince". For me, as a Jaco fan, the highlight is "Continuum", performed with grace as Pastorius and Williams stick true to the studio recording and McLaughlin offers a superb commentary that sounds both new and natural.

The studio material, particularly when presented next to the live takes sounds a bit sterile. "Dark Prince" probably best illustrates this-- live, it has an energy and urgency to it, McLaughlin's guitars sound dirty and fierce, Pastorius and Williams explode full of energy. In the studio, McLaughlin's tone, while still overdriven, cleans up and the rhythm section gets a bit too lockstep.

All of the material has been remastered and sounds fantastic-- the live material in particular is notable, clearly the source tapes were in good shape, this could have been recorded yesterday. The set is augmented by brief liner notes by McLaughlin and an essay discussing the performance and subsequent studio session.

This recording is difficult to rate-- the sentimental part of me wants to give it five stars and an endlessly positive, glowing review, but in all honesty, while this is a great recording and one that I'm ecstatic to have, it's not exactly the sort of jaw-dropping performance you'd hope it'd be. Fans of any of the three artists will want this, but don't expect something that'll shake the world.

5 out of 5 stars Thank you Sony, keep the vault open!!!.......2007-07-01


Tell me why in the first week has this CD sold so well coming from the "Jazz" category? What would music be like if there was no Tony Williams, John Mclaughlin, or Jaco Pastorius. Man I tell you these guys are responsible for a whole lot of musicians playing music today. There problably wouldn't be fusion as we know it today. Jaco was the sound innovator (as you can hear on this disc), John is the musical innovator, and Tony is the revolutionary musician. Columbia/Sony thank you for letting this disc come out, now you are seeing the fruits of some real musicians that played some unbeliveable music in the 70's. Again, why is this selling so well, I mean after all this was way back in 1979 and Jaco and Tony are dead. But their musical footprints still live. Sony the answer is John Mclaughlin to many is the greatest all around (acoustic/electric) guitarist that has ever lived. He is responsible for creating different types of genres of music. Jaco Pastorius to many is the greatest bassist to ever live, and Tony Williams is the greatest drummer to ever live. That is why!!!! It was a time when crafting your instrument was important in America (the 40's-70's). America is in trouble because it is sick. It really is a scary world out there that these record companies are allowing this "non music" out in the mainstream that sells millions, instead of these geniuses.

Sony/Columbia your vaults are filled with this stuff. Check this out. For most of us jazz fusion fans this is a dream disc. The Trio of Doom is basically a group that had only one performance, and we understand this is all you have on this particular group. We know about Havana Jam as well. Here is a deal if you can hear me. Weather Report played at the same venue in 1979. On youtube and dailymotion there have been videos posted of their performance palying the tunes Scarlet Woman, Slang, Birdland. On the albums that you released nearly three decades ago showed they played Black Market and Teen Town (Havana Jam I & II). So I am counting together 5 songs. Why can't we have another live Weather Report, the full show on CD and release the video DVD because CBS filmed the concert.

Aside from all our dreams, the music is great and fresh. The photos are awsome as well are the linear notes.

(Lifetime, Mahavishnu, and Weather Report shook up this world musically, and there really hasn't been anything that groundshaking since. The three men on this disc were some of the leaders of those bands). Again Columbia/Sony you have most of the live fusion in your vaults just sitting there. You are responsible for a lot of the music that is released. We can't find fusion at our local music stores, so we trade all over the world for this stuff. Thank you again, because we have this historic documentation of music that is in it's primitive condition and we didn't have to trade or bootleg this time!
Messengers
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Brutal, however.....
  • sigh
  • Unbelievable.
  • abr's best to date
  • Great follow up
 Messengers
August Burns Red
Manufacturer: Solid State Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QFAF90
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

  1. The Truth Of a Liar
  2. Up Against the Ropes
  3. Back Burner
  4. The Blinding Light
  5. Composure
  6. Vital Signs
  7. The Eleventh Hour
  8. The Balance
  9. Black Sheep
  10. An American Dream
  11. Redemption

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Brutal, however............2007-07-12

Let's start with the positives. The production is terrific, everything sounds crystal clear. This is undoubtedly one of the heaviest albums I've heard to date. The technicality of the guitars and drums is very tight and solid.

Now to the not-so-good. I have to agree with a previous review that states that every single breakdown sounds the same. It's like they wrote 1 breakdown...then changed it by 1 note and used it 11 times. The china is way over used....it's like the drummer thinks he needs to signal to the audience when the breakdowns begin and end. "Well this is the breakdown so i HAVE to use my china..." I don't mean to bad mouth anybody, he's a very talented drummer, but lacks some variety when it comes to writing breakdown beats. I also have to agree with the fact that many of the guitar riffs utilize the same key in every song, resulting in many guitar parts sounding similar. Finally, while the new vocalist is an improvement over the last because of his good range, the vocal patterns can sound thrown together at times.

Overall, like I said...very brutal, but the songs truly lack a lot of individuality and distinction. Maybe that's what they were going for...? Maybe a lot of the hardcore fans do indeed have the "i don't care if it has variety, melody, or harmony, as long as it's heavy" attitude. To each his own I suppose.

2 out of 5 stars sigh.......2007-07-12

ok i never got into their first cd.

this one however has a lot more technical riffs, its a lot cleaner and good production.

HOWEVER, the one thing why i dont like this cd. is the drummer. he's good but her does the same thing during EVERY breakdown. always use his china constantly. i didnt find one breakdown that didnt sound similar cuz their drummer.

and becasue of that, this cd is crappy

5 out of 5 stars Unbelievable........2007-06-27

First things first, don't listen to the people that have given this album a bad review. ABR has matured so much from thrill seeker.

The music is so much tighter; the new singer, Jake Luhrs, is amazing. His range is good and uses a few different screams, all in good taste.

The breakdowns are way more brutal than any of the ones on thrill seeker; they have a different feel that's more technical. The lyrics are well written and composed by the entire band opposed to just Josh McManness writing them all as they were on T.S.

The song by song review written by "Josh Cunningham" on 6/21 is very accurate so I will spare the repetition. However, I would personally rate track 8 "The Balance" a 10/10. The breakdown at the end is sick.

So if you liked Thrill Seeker, but you're looking for something more, pick up Messengers. It will blow your mind, these guys are extremely talented and have come a long way.

5 out of 5 stars abr's best to date.......2007-06-23

whoever says this album sold out or isn't as good as thill seeker needs a hearing check. The songs are less prog, but still heavy as hell, and full of sick breakdowns. Black sheep is amazing. thats all there is to it. the part "too late to wake, too late to wake, too late to wake!!" gives me chills on my chills. all songs are sick. great christian prog-metalcore. the best out there. ignore all the numwits who say anything negative about this album. pick it up!!!!:p

5 out of 5 stars Great follow up.......2007-06-22

ABR's latest is no disappointment and reminds us metalcore is still here and making progress. In my opinion this album is more brutal than the last, and the new vocalist does prove to be more versatile. Every track sounds great, you can read some of the other reviews here for better descriptions; this is one you can listen to straight though. Not to mention, these guys are from my hometown, so it's amazing to see them getting this kind of recognition.
Dead Again
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Not their best.
  • WTF!!!
  • slow deep and hard meets bloody kisses
  • Sounds like a demo cd some local bar band handed out
  • outstanding blend of old and new type o negative
 Dead Again
Type O Negative
Manufacturer: Steamhammer Us [Spv]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000ION6YA
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

  1. Dead Again
  2. Tripping A Blind Man
  3. The Profits Of Doom
  4. September Sun
  5. Halloween in Heaven
  6. These Three Things
  7. She Burned Me Down
  8. Some Stupid Tomorrow
  9. An Ode To Locksmiths
  10. Hail And Farewell To Britain

Amazon.com

Gothfather Peter Steele returns with a new batch of familiar-sounding tracks that satisfy the ache metal fans have long felt for a new Type O Negative record. While Steele and Co. don't reinvent the genre here, the opening breakneck rocker "Dead Again," its Black Sabbath-on-Diamond Head successor "Tripping a Blind Man," and the epically epic "The Profits of Doom" create the metallic trinity of 2007's first quarter. Elsewhere, Steele gives us another gothic, Alice Cooper-esque ballad ("September Sun"), tears up our speakers with a little bit of humor ("Halloween in Heaven"), and comes around once more to slam down the almighty doom hammer ("She Burned Me Down"). Yes, the production's a little murkier than it probably has to be and no there's nothing that strikes as an immediate classic, but as Type O records go, Dead Again is admirable for its strong convictions and solidity. --Jedd Beaudoin

Album Description

Dead Again is Type O Negative's seventh studio album, and after a four year lapse between releases, a much-anticipated return to the sonic bombast that the Brooklyn-based band is famous for. Clocking in at over 77 minutes, Dead Again is a 10-song musical journey through the darkest depths of the human condition. Love, loss, insanity, morality, mayhem, your secret dreams and worst nightmares are all included in the Type O Negative formula created by the self-taught professor of emotional chemistry, Peter Steele. Recorded and Produced by Steele and keyboardist Josh Silver, the sound of darkness is prophetic, the rock is hard and the screams are real. In the words of Grigori "The Mad Monk" Rasputin, whom the Russian nobility unsuccessfully attempted to kill on numerous occasions for his influence on the last family of Czars, "When the bell tolls three times, it will announce that I have been killed...Pray Czar of Russia. Pray."

With past gold and platinum albums under their belts, the bells have definitely not tolled for Type O Negative. Reaffirmed and resolute, they bring you news from a darker place, a place of infinitely organized chaos where the living cannot be swayed from their infinite circle of creation and destruction. We are born, we live, we fuck it all up, we strive to forgive and be forgiven, and we are reborn. Type O Negative are on the brink of a rebirth. But first they are Dead Again!

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not their best........2007-07-10

Often times when someone hears the terms "gothic" and "metal" they think of girl lead singers with a melodic voice and music to perfectly accompany her. Type O Negative comes pretty close to that but instead of a female lead singer they have a male. Type O Negative sounds somewhat like Sonata Arctica except that Peter Steele has a deeper voice than Tony Kakko. I will admit that when I first listened to Type O Negative the change in voice was startling at first and still is.

I didn't really like this CD but if I had to choose a favorite song it would have to be the title track. I really did like the minor haunting chords but Steele's voice really made me jump back in my seat. I would definitely recommend this CD to anyone who wanted a change in gothic metal. [..]

2 out of 5 stars WTF!!!.......2007-06-24

OK, so I would REALLY give it 2 1/2 stars, however, since i can't give half stars, it doesn't deserve 3. I would like to say, right off the bat, yes, I too, am a BIG TON fan. However, I will NOT sugarcoat a review or be blinded by what is put out on this CD just because I really like these guys. I just finished it, from womb to tomb, and I have to say this really falls short.

A primer first, my music influence ranges from, my favorite, RUSH, to TON to Celldweller, but I also love stuff like Tom Vedvik and Global Communications, so my interests are not just cemented in Goth Rock, or the likes thereof. And, I too, have been in the music field, so I'll try and put a "professional" opinion on this review.

When I listened to this CD, I was amazed at how much repitition in licks and hooks this album has, not only within itself, but also with their last three recordings. From the begining of Dead Again, with the pick scraping down the strings, to the ending of the song, which sounds just like the ending of "Angry Inch." Now, I can just hear the avid, or rabid, TON fan saying, "But it's their thing, that's what TON is, it's their sound." Well, I prefer to have constant originality and not rehashing songs that sound just like 4 or 5 others before it.

Like one other reviewer wrote, they do have some chick singing in "Halloween in Heaven," and yes, her voice is far from great. In fact, it's rather dull, almost sounding like she had a slight head cold. Sorry if she finds this review negative, but I call them like I hear them.

What is slightly impressive is some of the guitar solos. What is even more impressive, if it's really Kenny playing them, and not having them substituted, like he did on "How Could She." As much as I love these guys, they do fall short in the musically talented arena, compared to the likes of Rush, Yes, and such, as well as second seat players (insert band here). However, TON will also be the first to admit they are not star performers in the given roles, but what they do have, is what it takes to sound significantly different from anyone else, and that's what makes them a star act.

I just wish, after waiting nearly 4 years, is that something a little more "orginal" from this "orginal" band could have been produced. I absolutely loved "Life is Killing Me," "October Rust," and even Peter's least favorite recording, "World Coming Down." Although I found myself taping out a beat hear and there, or just sitting back and trying to focus on the song, this recording offers no real catchy hooks, muscially charged impressions, and no real "POP". ( And I don't mean "pop" as in "pop music") At times the music almost sounds like a ditribe of repetitiveness.

Some people talk about giving it an x amount of times listening to it and then "dreaming" about a song and suddenly falling for this album. I just don't see that happening, and it really shouldn't have to, especially if you really like a band. The really sh**ty thing about this is, watch me listen to this a dozen more times and then start to come over to the dark side. Hmm, doubt it.

I still love these guys, and yes, it will always be in my collection and on my mp3 player. I just hope they get back to thier old ways, soon.

5 out of 5 stars slow deep and hard meets bloody kisses.......2007-06-13

a must have for any type o fan.

1 out of 5 stars Sounds like a demo cd some local bar band handed out.......2007-06-05

I guess I should have downloaded this album first, but Type O was one of those bands I thought I could always count on to at least deliver something moderately enjoyable. When I first bought this and popped it in my car's cd player, I was surprised that the opening track sounded so lame. I stuck with it though and went track by track, never finding a single song that sounded like the Type O that I know.

I gave it two more tries, and each time I just couldn't tolerate it. I put it away for a couple months and tried again today, and I think it actually sounds a bit worse.

OK, let me make this simple; to me, October Rust was perfect. I enjoy the entire cd, every single song. World Coming Down was great, I thought about 70% of it was excellent. Then Life is Killing Me came out and I thought it was rather disappointing and didn't care for the direction they were going in, but I still enjoyed about 30% of it. This new cd sounds like the worst parts of Life is Killing Me stretched out over an entire cd. I guess if you liked the last cd and thought songs like Electrocute, Nettie and The Dream is Dead were lame, maybe you'd like this.

5 out of 5 stars outstanding blend of old and new type o negative.......2007-05-26

If you love the old screaming Peter Steele and the melodic singing from their more popular albums, than this is a good choice. A lot less depressing than previous albums.
The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Very disappointing, considering what it could have been
  • Always a pleaser
  • JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music
  • Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia
  • John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music
 The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000C6K09
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

  1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
  2. Jaws-Main Theme
  3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
  4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
  5. Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
  6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
  7. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
  8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
  9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
  10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

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  1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
  2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
  3. Hook-Main Themes
  4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
  5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
  6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
  7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
  8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
  9. Minority Report
  10. Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

  1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
  2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
  3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
  4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
  5. The Cowboys-Overture
  6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
  7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
  8. Family Plot-End Titles
  9. The Fury-Main Titles
  10. Superman-Main Theme
  11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
  12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
  13. The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

  1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
  2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
  3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
  4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
  5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
  6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
  7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
  8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
  9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
  10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
  11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
  12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

5 out of 5 stars Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

5 out of 5 stars JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!
In Requiem
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • You know, they didn't actually go away
  • Paradise Lost has been rediscovered!
  • Very heavy & melodic
 In Requiem
Paradise Lost
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PAAI3E
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

  1. Never for the Damned
  2. Ash & Debris
  3. Enemy
  4. Lamented Shade
  5. Requiem
  6. Unreachable
  7. Prelude to Descent
  8. Fallen Children
  9. Beneath Black Skies
  10. Sedative God
  11. Your Own Reality

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars You know, they didn't actually go away.......2007-07-07

I've noticed in various metal publications (as well as the reviews here) that Paradise Lost's 2007 album In Requiem is being hailed as a "return to form" and the band's best album since 1995's Draconian Times. What exactly did the band have to "return" from? I suppose Host and Believe in Nothing could be considered below Paradise Lost's usual high standards, but One Second, Symbol of Life and Paradise Lost were all fantastic albums. In Requiem is simply the logical extension of those recent works.

I will grant that In Requiem seems like a tighter, more focused album than its predecessors. The band seems far more interested in writing good metal songs than in coming up with dance beats, which is fine by me. Once again, Paradise Lost demonstrates why no one can touch them when it comes to balancing a dark atmosphere and subject matter with completely irresistible melodies (see for example, songs like Enemy and Beneath Black Skies). There isn't a lot of experimentation, nor are there any Dead Can Dance or Smiths covers this time around. Of course, I tend to think that Paradise Lost can do whatever they want at this point, considering the fact that they pretty much invented the whole gothic metal genre.

So yeah, it's a really solid album. I just think that most of the praise it is receiving could just as easily have been heaped upon either of the band's previous albums. I do think that the cover artwork for In Requiem is one of the best, if not the best, of the band's album covers to date.

4 out of 5 stars Paradise Lost has been rediscovered!.......2007-06-25

I agree with the comments from the previous review. This CD is really good. Paradise Lost is back in top form with this release and it's about time; the last album that I really liked was Draconian Times, and that was over 10 years ago! I had bought a few other post Draconian Times albums and was sorely disappointed. I had just about forgotten about Paradise Lost when I decided to risk buying this and I am not disappointed. This is what they should have done years ago, but better late then never!

5 out of 5 stars Very heavy & melodic.......2007-06-19

I've been a Paradise Lost fan since Draconian Times. I think this is their best effort in years and might even be my favorite album from them. It's on constant rotation on my MP3 player. Notable tracks are "Never for the Damned", "The Enemy" and "Praise Lamented Shade" which is a very dark and churning song. Very passionate vocals and melodies. This is a great release from a great band.
NOLA
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • DUDE.......
  • PERFECTION
  • One of the Best Metal Releases EVER!
  • A simple decision...
  • This Album Is HUGE
 NOLA
Down
Manufacturer: East/West Records
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ASIN: B000002HJR
Release Date: 1995-09-19

Tracks:

  1. Temptation's Wings
  2. Lifer
  3. Pillars Of Eternity
  4. Rehab
  5. Hail The Leaf
  6. Underneath Everything
  7. Eyes Of The South
  8. Jail
  9. Losing All
  10. Stone The Crow
  11. Pray For The Locust
  12. Swan Song
  13. Bury Me In Smoke

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars DUDE..............2007-06-10

Where did this album come from? Deep in the swamplands of America, five guys originally from New Orleans holed up and created one of the greatest albums ever recorded. Sounding fresh and innovative but still rooted in old Sabbath riffs and swagger, this album detonates your mind and soul.

One part Jack Daniels and one part Reefer Madness, this album absolutely surpasses any expectations you will have. Not fast or intense like Slayer or Pantera, but a different breed of animal. One that crawls into your brain and finds sweet refuge behind the blistering riffs of Pepper and vocal scowls of Phil.

There is nothing else out there that matches this record in terms of riffs, attitude, and mood.

This album is a must have, period.

5 out of 5 stars PERFECTION.......2007-06-08

After buying Bustle in your Hedgerow I bought this CD, MUCH BETTER. Exactly what I wanted to hear from the minute I put it in until it was complete. Amazing music expirence.

5 out of 5 stars One of the Best Metal Releases EVER!.......2007-04-03

I recently repurchased this album and man, does it take me back. Just listening to it now brings me back to the very drunken days on spring 2002. This album makes me think of the solitary drinking days and nights that I spent being thrashed and suicidal. Most wouldn't consider those types of memories to be particularly invigorating or happy. I do. The reason being is that I can see how much things have gotten better for me since then. This album is both a high and low watermark of my life. Before I turn this into a romance novel, let me say that this album sustained me through some pretty tough times in my early 20s. I'm glad to be alive, sober, and content in 2007 and able to enjoy this album on a different level.

Songs of Particular Mention

"Bury Me In Smoke", "Temptation's Wings", "Underneath Everything", "Stone The Crows"

5 out of 5 stars A simple decision..........2007-02-01

Simply put, if you are a Pantera AND Corrosion Of Conformity fan, you might really want to pick this album up. I am a huge fan of both, and I was FAR from dissapointed.

5 out of 5 stars This Album Is HUGE.......2007-01-14

This is monumental southern metal from a very talented group (call it a super group if you will) of musicians, combining their talents for, well, apparently...fun! What an excellent reason.

The leviathan band is comprised of Pepper Keenan (COC), Phil Anselmo (Pantera), Jimmy Bower (Eyehategod) and Kirk Windstein (Crowbar), so something of a who's-who of southern metal combining for the love of music. "NOLA" is the first offering from this outstanding group, and what an album it is.

"Temptation's Wings" kicks the album off in style, instantly setting the scene with its big idiosyncratic Keenan riffs, no-nonsense drumming and of course Anselmo's distinctive and powerful vocals. The song is a strong opening statement, and one that's continued with one of my album picks "Lifer", which showcases the redeeming skill of this band - their ability to write good song structures. The song eases its way through varying sections, altering in pace, style and aggression, leading to its ultimate climax of a rolling, sluggish Keenan riff. Solid tracks such as "Pillars of Eternity", "Rehab" and "Hail The Leaf" (which shows another passion of the band) continue the flow and style without a moment of weakness.

The second half of the album is what really does it for me though. "Eyes of the South" simply took my face off the first time I heard it, starting with a quiet and brooding bass line, slowly and patiently the whole band comes in with a flooring main riff. Combine this with some typical Anselmo aggression (with the fist-wielding yell of `god daaaaaam' when the main riff comes in) and an excellent outro riff that the band plays for a couple of minutes straight (which may seem like a long time, but with riffs this good, time flies), this is Down in full flight. The band is also slightly more experimental in the second part of the album, with songs such as "Jail" and to an extent "Stone the Crows" acting as subtle and needed breaks from the slogging, relentless attack of the previous songs.

All of this leads to "Bury Me In Smoke", which I think deserves its own little paragraph. This song is THE Down song. If you need proof that this band kicks the s*** out of 90% of metal acts out there, listen to this song. Starting with an infectious dirgy riff, the band slow things down with a chugging verse section and Anselmo singing in his loveable desperate style. Combine this with an excellent chorus, which sees the opening riff to good use and the powerful line of `when I die / bury me in smoke' you have a great song. But the band are not content with just great, they want more, and they deliver more by creating one of the biggest, heaviest, head-banging inducing riffs I have ever heard. Add some slick little solos from Keenan and you have one of the best metal songs ever, and definitely metal album closers of all time. This song is perfection.

And for that matter, this album is almost perfection. Never before have I heard such a thing from a supergroup. The understanding of each other's instruments and capabilities seems perfect, the balance and energy they fuse rivals, and maybe even betters, anything any of the members have done before. This is a modern classic in every sense of the word.
EMINEM INFINITE (1996)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Realy good lyrics.
  • The Essence of Hip-Hop - - D-E-S-E-R-V-E-S E-V-E-R-Y S-T-A-R
  • The rhymes absolutely blow my mind on this album.
  • His best album. I seriously mean that.
  • Found My Copy in a used record shop
 EMINEM INFINITE (1996)
Eminem
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ASIN: B000N0SYZU

Product Description

Infinite represents Eminem the way he was in his younger years: a young man in search of true love as the song « Searchin» fully reveals it. A young man facing a lot of financial problems and trying to feed his family. When you have been yourself through similar difficulties, you will be able to relate to songs like « Its ok ». 313 gives us the taste of a « sweet emcee from the 313 ». « Maxine » also belongs to the well written songs of the album. Marshalls sincerity all over Infinite is so touching. But it seems that it wasnt enough. Despite the huge efforts, he had put into his album, people reproached him to sound like Nas. The public wanted something else, something biting that Eminem gave them with the Slim Shady EP and the Slim Shady LP. Although people wont unanimously agree on Infinite, Id advice any true Eminem fan to check the album if he hasnt done it yet- at least for the great lyrics written by Marshall Mathers.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Realy good lyrics........2007-06-01

But the production blends in with typical early to mid 90s music as far as beats go. As far as lyrics, i believe Em is on Nas' Illmatic level back then. The only reason i gave this a low rating is becaause D-12 pops up and ruins every track the talk on. D-12 should not be allowed to rap except for Bizarre.

5 out of 5 stars The Essence of Hip-Hop - - D-E-S-E-R-V-E-S E-V-E-R-Y S-T-A-R.......2007-03-28

I'd like to start off my review by saying that i consider Marshall Mathers part of an elite though very select few of pure, conscious l-y-r-c-i-s-t-s. These include Eyedea, Gift of Gab (1/2 of Blackalicious), Jeru tha Damaja, AZ, Big L, Big Pun, Common Sense (in his early days), KRS-One, CL Smooth, Black Thought, all iS mineS, one.be.lo. and also the whole Hieroglyphics empire.

That said, the overall vibe of this album has an undeniable old school quality to it, even though it was released in '96. The beats are infectious and sound fresh even to this day, and eminem actually had something to say. He was hungry, relied on clever wordplay and worthwhile stories that not only reflected his life at the time, but also portrayed every day happenings that he had probably grown accustomed to seeing.

"Maxine" is about how a prostitute will lie & leave you with disease if you're dumb enough to believe she's clean. Some nice production here.

"Never 2 Far" portrays eminems ambitions to make money in the rap industry. The difference between him and other rappers is that he comes correct with clever wordplay and flow, and each verse eases nicely into the chorus, to the point where you don't even realize his technique of merging the two.

"Searchin" continues this idea except this time he's pouring out emotions as well as his lust for a lost love. Again undeniably sick wordplay and flow, with a guest appearance from a friend.

"Infinite", perhaps the strongest track on the album is also one of the sickest instances of pure lyrical destruction that i've ever heard. Not a lyric is wasted throughout, and every line effortlessly connects to the next. ("My rhymin' skills got you climbin' hills, i travel through your mind into your spine like siren drills."). This is hip-hop that actually requires thinking to understand everything he's saying, and when you do it's a real eye opener.

"Open Mic" flosses a sick beat and funny intro, and eminem rips the beat to sh*t. It's a toss up between this and "Infinite" for best track on the album. ("You couldn't flip shit playin' in toilets with a spatula.")

"It's Ok" must be heard to believe. His style is so natural you'd think he was somehow cheating. Again the wordplay is unmatched by today's "standards" of what a hip-hop song should entail.

A inevitable gripe with this album that most heads will notice is Eminems questionable approach to riding the beat. At times he certainly seems off if you listen closely, yet he also seems right on because of the way he flows in and out of the chorus, with an uncanny ear for the smallest nuances of the beat.

Bottom line: it's shocking that few people have heard this album. This was undoubtedly a different side of Eminem, when few people knew about him and his rage hadn't come out yet. If you're a hip-hop head you will probably appreciate this album for what it is, Beats, Rhymes and Storytelling ability.

4 out of 5 stars The rhymes absolutely blow my mind on this album........2007-02-26

A Lot of Eminem fans don't like this album because it's none of that Slim Shady stuff.If you sit down and study this album properly and study what it's about you will like this album. On this CD Eminem talks about his struggles and how he feels he can make it, and tracks like it's okay and Never 2 Far explain that. However Eminem displays some dope skillz on this album with perfect lyrical flow over laidback beats and some hot punchlines to get you hyped up and those skillz are displayed on tracks like Infinite, 313, Tonite and open mic. My favourite tracks on this album are Never 2 Far, which talks about how confident you have to be in order to make it, no matter if you're broke or not it is still possible to be very successful in the future, Searchin is another good tune on the album about how he finally found someone to be in a good relationship with, Backstabber a funny but very lyrical song about a backstabber that eveyone should stay away from, Jealeasy woes is another one talking about how he feels his girlfriend left him because shes jealous of him especially that he spends all his money buying her fancy gifts and she keeps giving them to him acting like she don't like the gifts. So there you go if your an Eminem fan or a fan of real Hip Hop then download this album since it isn't in stores.

4 out of 5 stars His best album. I seriously mean that........2007-02-24

When we turn up a track to hear Eminem "Slim Shady", we hear someone who seem bitter and sometimes outraged. Some of Eminem's songs from the Slim Shady album and on are good but in my opinion he seems to be whining a lot. Wait, wait don't get me wrong he can flow well and he has some good lyrics there is no doubt about that but "Infinite" offers something different. I listen to his tracks on this album and I feel he is being completely real. All this was before his fame and fortune... The introductory track, Infinite, will blow your socks off! His flows on this track are better than anything else I have heard by him and shows off his raw talent. On the song "It's OK" he talks about his struggles with having child, financial problems, issues with family etc. Normally he would complain about all of it and talk about putting his "baby mama in a hatchback and latched it" (Quote from the "Last Hit" from High & Mighty). Instead, he says everything is going to be OK and all right. He knows he will make it through... It is too bad the public passed up this album. In '96 they wanted something different from Eminem and that is when he developed the nemesis "Slim Shady". His character on this album is completely different and in my opinion "real". Characters on 8 Mile actually are real... He has Dj Butterfingers cutting the beats on this album along with the rest of 313. I talk to some Eminem fans and they say they know all of his songs and albums. I ask them about this one and they have no clue what I am talking about. I am telling you, if you are a true fan pick up this album and get it fast because you can't find this in stores... This is going to be a one-of-a-kind album by Eminem and he will never make anything like this again.

4 out of 5 stars Found My Copy in a used record shop.......2007-02-21

I found my copy in a used record shop. I have all of Eminem's albums except this one and I knew I'd never find it again, so I went ahead and bought it. the best songs are Tonite and Jealousy Woes II.
The Mouse and the Mask
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Should've been spectacular, got good instead
  • [adult swim]'s Commercialization (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars)
  • Hip-Hop at its best
  • Fantastic Beats
  • A little disappointed
 The Mouse and the Mask
Danger Doom
Manufacturer: Epitaph / Ada
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ASIN: B000B9EYDY
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

  1. EL CHUPA NIBRE
  2. SOFA KING
  3. THE MASK FEAT. GHOSTFACE KILLAH
  4. PERFECT HAIR
  5. BENZIE BOX FEAT. CEE-LO
  6. OLD SCHOOL
  7. A.T.H.F. (AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE)
  8. BASKET CASE
  9. NO NAMES (BLACK DEBBIE)
  10. CROSSHAIRS
  11. MINCEMEAT
  12. VATS OF URINE
  13. SPACE HO'S
  14. BADA BING

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Usually when you read that an album is "inspired by" a motion picture or TV show, you can be certain that the one thing those artists were inspired by was a big fat check, and consequently those records generally do not sound very good. But the debut collaboration between no-longer-underground hip-hop artists Dangermouse and MF Doom, allegedly inspired by the Cartoon Network's late-night stoner-centric animation series Adult Swim, is far better than it has any right being. Doom has one of the best flows around, and he's at least as smart as your favorite dictionary-digger. Danger Mouse's obscure samples are excellent, but this is just a fun record that's not trying to be more, or less. Character voices get worked in, and these are pretty cool, especially Shakey's send-up of the fake answering machine cliché. There're also guest appearances by Ghostface Killah, Cee-Lo, and Talib Kweli. When it comes to rappers hanging with cartoon characters, Mouse and the Mask is more fun than a Shaq attack and a Gorillaz record combined. --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

Two of this generation's most respected hip-hop artists, Danger Mouse and MF Doom have come together for this album, inspired by Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's popular late-night animation network. Doom, with his near obsession with masked identities and superhero personas, and Mouse, with his murky, ethereal soundscapes that cloud men's minds like Mandrake, are the perfect partners for the project, and each has inspired the other to the finest work of their careers. "The Mouse & The Mask" contains character voices and skits from Adult Swim's most popular original shows, including "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", "Sealab 2021", and "Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law", along with guest appearances by Cee-Lo, Talib Kweli, and Ghostface Killah.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Should've been spectacular, got good instead.......2007-06-13

After gaining worldwide notoriety with the ceased and desisted Grey Album, Danger Mouse replaced Dan The Automator as producer for the highly publicized Gorillaz sophomore LP Demon Days. As such, he is currently one of underground hip-hop's hottest beat-makers and this will assuredly continue in light of this MF Doom collaboration. Last year, the Madlib assisted Madvillain saw Doom hitting more lists than not so it's safe to assume The Mouse & The Mask is pretty much destined for success. However, with almost every character from the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim receiving prime breakdown and interlude time, Danger Doom is the basic antithesis of the b-movie horror vibe Madvillainy enjoyed, which probably benefited from a more universal appeal as your enjoyment of this DM and MF release will be greatly affected by your attitude towards the likes of Harvey Birdman and Space Ghost.

4 out of 5 stars [adult swim]'s Commercialization (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars).......2006-12-04

[adult swim] was being viewed by many people who enjoyed humorous cartoons on the Cartoon Network Channel. I might have been watching that channel since the age of 5 (it used to come on locally here in Atlanta up until about '94). [adult swim] has been responsible for bringing us humous PG 13 cartoons such as "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", "Sealab 2120", and more. I believe they felt the need to cash in on the music industry by allowing MF Doom and Danger Mouse to drop an album under the name Danger Doom. And truthfully, I believed that people bought this album, just becasue of the [adult swim] logo on it.

The Danger Doom album "The Mouse And The Mask" was good to listen to. Most of MF Doom's rhymes are good to listen to (a better move over that "Madvillany" album if you ask me). His flow was consistant throughout this album. Danger Doom's production is good too. This was the first time I hear his production, and it was very impressive.

What I like most about this album is the cameos by the cartoon characters themselves. Master Shake appears on a few tracks leaving voice mail messages cussing out Danger Mouse for not letting him rhyme. Meatwad and Brak spits a few rhymes on this album. There are more cartoon cameos throughout this album too.

Guest appearances are few. Ghostface Killah appears on "The Mask" which is good. Cee-Lo sings the hook to "Benzi Box". And my favorite track is "Old School" with Talib Kweli, is perfect.

The problem I have with this album is the length. The album clocks in at about 37 minutes, making it seem kind of short. Also the songs are short in length too, averaging about 2 and a half minutes, not hearing enough Doom.

Other than that, this album is recommended to fans of [adult swim] who haven't purchased this album, or fans of both MF Doom and Danger Mouse. There are no filler tracks here. Just head nodding music. Enjoy.

Lyrics: A
Production: A
Guest Appearances: A
Overall: A

Favorite Tracks: Sofa King, The Mask, Benzi Box, Old School Rules, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Mince Meat, Space Hoes, Bada Bing.

Honorable Mention: No Names (Black Debbie)

Peace!

5 out of 5 stars Hip-Hop at its best.......2006-11-26

This is a OK album considering its one of the first Danger Mouse+M.F. Doom callabo's(other's were November has Come-Gorillaz)If you ask me some of the tracks will leave you wanting more from the duo and some of the beats annoy you(Basket case,benzie box) other than that the samples are ill danger's beats are one of the sickest,and doom's rhymes are ill(always have bee)if you're gonna cop it its worth your monbey!

4 out of 5 stars Fantastic Beats.......2006-11-04

I was a little skeptical when I purchased this album, not being all that fond of the only track I had heard MF Doom rap on, "November Has Come" by Gorillaz, but I gave it a chance.

Danger Mouse really shines on this album, making every track completely fresh and funky. MF Doom even grew on me, though, among my favorites would have to be Old School, with Talib Kweli, and Benzi Box, with Cee-Lo. However, the whole album is spectacular really. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the bleeping of profanity. I feel that the content on the album is more adult oriented, as is the subject matter from which it took its inspiration, and as such, I feel that the bleeping was unnecessary.

Great album, though, Doom, Danger, and all the others really took me by surprise, and it ended up that this album was far better than expected.

3 out of 5 stars A little disappointed.......2006-09-28

This is my first album from either artist and I have to say, that I was expecting a little more. Adult Swim really, really pushed this album so I bought it. MF Doom is very good at what he does. His rhymes are off the hook and Danger Mouse kicks butt with making beats. The clips from the Adult Swim crew are pretty funny. But, with the exception of a handful of songs, the album lacks that "I wanna listen to it over and over again" feel. I like the album, but maybe I was expecting too much from it.
MM..Food?
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		MM..Food?
    MF Doom
    Manufacturer: Rhymesayers
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000PHX172
    Release Date: 2007-07-24

    Tracks:

    1. Beef Rapp
    2. Hoe Cakes
    3. Potholderz
    4. One Beer
    5. Deep Fried Frenz
    6. Poo-Putt Platter
    7. Fillet-O-Rapper
    8. Gumbo
    9. Fig Leaf Bi-Carbonate
    10. Kon Karne
    11. Guinnesses
    12. Kon Queso
    13. Rapp Snitch Knishes
    14. Vomitspit
    15. Kookies

    Album Description

    In 1998, Zev Love X of the seminal rap group KMD re-emerged as a masked super villain known as MF Doom, released "Operation: Doomsday", created multiple aliases, then worked on collaborative side projects with Madlib and Dangerdoom with Danger Mouse. This long awaited follow-up to "Operation: Doomsday" was originally released in late 2004 and has since been out of print. The special dual package includes an hour long DVD of live performances and behind the scenes footage from the MM..FOOD Drive Tour.
    Vaudeville Villain
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Mf Doom's best!!!!
    • Viktor Vaughn
    • DOOM's best
    • Simply amazing.
    • The Unknown Rapper with the Unknown new moves
    		 Vaudeville Villain
    Viktor Vaughn aka MF Doom
    Manufacturer: Traffic Ent.
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    ASIN: B0000BZYTJ
    Release Date: 2003-09-16

    Tracks:

    1. Overture
    2. Vaudeville Villain
    3. Lickupon
    4. Drop
    5. Lactose and Lecithin
    6. Dead Mouse
    7. Open Mic Nite, Pt. 1 - Louis Logic, Lord Sear, Louis Logic, , Viktor Vaughn, Viktor Vaughn
    8. Raedawn
    9. Let Me Watch
    10. Saliva
    11. Modern Day Mugging
    12. Open Mic Nite, Pt. 2
    13. Never Dead
    14. Popsnot
    15. Mr. Clean
    16. G.M.C.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Mf Doom's best!!!!.......2007-06-13

    This album is tight from start to finish. Standout tracks are: Vaudeville Villain,Lactose&Lecithin,Saliva

    5 out of 5 stars Viktor Vaughn.......2007-04-20

    I am a big fan of DOOM and his side projects,so naturally I picked up Viktor Vaughn's "Vaudeville Villain". I enjoyed this CD very well and find it almost impossible to skip a track. Vik's lyrics are as clever as usual, and he stays on point when he steps up to the mic. I would recommend this CD to any fan of DOOM and newcomers to the real hip-hop. The only flaws in this CD(from my point of view) is some of the beats. The beats that I find annoying are A "Dead Mouse" and "Pop Snot". But Vik's genius rhymes carries us through the song,no problemo. Other than that ,the CD is cool,the beats fit his style and he can spit.


    Top 5 Tracks
    1.Lickupon
    2.G.M.C.
    3.Never Dead
    4.Open Mic Nite Pt.2
    5.Change The Beat

    5 out of 5 stars DOOM's best.......2007-02-15

    This is still MF DOOM's best album so far. Nice producton, especially from King Honey and Heat Sensor, nice guest appearances by M. Sayyid and Apani, and plenty of abstract rhyming from the villain. This and Operation Doomsday are his 2 essential releases.

    5 out of 5 stars Simply amazing........2006-10-13

    MF DOOM is one of my favorite cats in the game, whether he's going under the alias of Zev Luv X, MF DOOM, Viktor Vaughn, King Geedorah, or one of his dozen other masks, he always brings purely dope music. This is one of, if not his best release, and is only exceeded in a few areas by the classic Operation: Doomsday. However, this album as a whole is more well-rounded than that classic, and would be the perfect place for anyone new to DOOM to start.

    DOOM himself in incredible on this release. I know a lot of heads have a difficult time adjusting to his style, and flow at first, but once you become acquainted with it, you can appreciate his true genius. The bottom-line is, while some rappers are simply droning about guns and womens in a monotone voice, and hide their obvious weaknesses as an emcee underneath their image, DOOM kicks sick verbals, with a stream-of-consciousness flow untouched by anyone else in the game. In between his wildly animated lyrics, and stunning punchlines, he drops gem after gem of knowledge, which a lot of people who look for reasons to diss DOOM often overlook.

    Production on this released is handled by a handful of indy producers, who all provide dope beats for DOOM. DOOM didn't produce a single joint on this album, but despite that, the sound is still uniquely Metal Fingers. While all DOOM albums have a couple of haunting, and somber cuts, this may also be DOOM's darkest album to date, with tracks like Lickupon, Never Dead, and Let Me Watch.

    If you're open minded towards music, then it's incredibly easy to get into DOOM. He isn't like any rapper in the game; underground or mainstream. No one can kick verbals like DOOM, however, if you're not familiar with him, and you ARE familiar with some of the Wu-Tang Clan, then it also shouldn't be hard to get into DOOM, since his style is similar(in vein) to ODB, only more comprehensible, and his flow is like a more animated Ghostface Killah's. Either way, this album is perfect from start to finish, and all hip-hop heads should be able to appreciate it, if not love it.

    5 out of 5 stars The Unknown Rapper with the Unknown new moves.......2006-05-05

    This is MF DOOM as Viktor Vaughn in Vaudeville Villain that is worth it for your MF DOOM collection... heck any collection. Everyone listens to MF DOOM after a bit of hip-hop, and Vaudeville Villain is like some sort of a freakstyle DOOM with live sections recorded at various gigs mixed in with some of the most original hip-hop heard this 21st century. Not only can DOOM rap with some awesome lyrics but his backbeat mixes is like he has hijacked the brain of Aphex Twin and plugged it into his beat box and pumped it through some DTS and then ripped everything up a number of notches with Dolby Digital 5:1 while MCing with some serious grooves that make you think you are in downtown neo-Tokyo. It is all very far out spacey wisdom.

    Music:

    1. DragonBall Z BUU The Majin Sagas [Soundtrack]
    2. Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Music From The Adventures Of Robin Hood (1988 Re-recording of 1938 Score) [Soundtrack]
    3. Excel Saga, Vol. 1 [Soundtrack]
    4. Forever Knight: Original Television Soundtrack [Soundtrack]
    5. Freelancer [Soundtrack]
    6. FRIDAY THE 13th Pts 7 & 8-Original Film Scores
    7. Ghost Ship [Soundtrack]
    8. Ghosts of Mars: Original Motion Picture Score [Soundtrack]
    9. Giant [Soundtrack]
    10. Godzilla: 50th Anniversary Edition [Soundtrack]

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