Down & Out With the Dolls [Soundtrack]

down & out with the dolls [soundtrack]

Track Listings

1. Rock Star - Lo-Ball

2. He's A Groupie - The Bangs

3. Sick Dance - The Angoras

4. One Night Stand - The Paper Dolls

5. Got Balls - The Paper Dolls

6. Hot As Fuck - Bomber

7. Warm - Kinnie Starr

8. Be A Volunteer - Fonda

9. She's Not Your Friend (Black Dog Remix) - Inger Lorre

10. Dig - The Paper Dolls

11. Round & Square - Fonda

12. Taking It On - Zoe Poledouris

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Down & Out With the Dolls [Soundtrack]

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As wonderful as you'd expect
Bringin' It Back

Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down
Muddy Waters
Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PA9Q6E
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

Medley: Black Cat Bone/Dust My Broom
Can't Be Satisfied
Caledonia
Dealin' With the Devil
Rocket 88
I Done Got Over It
How Long Can a Fool Go Wrong
Mama Talk To Your Daughter
Love Her With a Feeling
Trouble No More
Got My Mojo Workin'

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Muddy Waters had his second coming 30 years ago, when longtime friend and disciple Johnny Winter and his Blue Sky label returned him--after a series of listless recordings aimed at the rock audience--to the raw, powerful authenticity of his timeless Chess material with a series of powerful albums. Beginning with 1977's acclaimed Hard Again, a subsequent tour produced Muddy "Mississippi" Waters Live, recorded onstage in Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia with Muddy's band, Winter, and harmonica player/vocalist James Cotton. Enough live material remained for Legacy to release an expanded version with an entire second disc of unissued concert material. It seems even that wasn't the end. This collection returns again to those remarkable concerts, featuring Muddy on five tracks, among them a rousing "I Can't Be Satisfied," "Trouble No More," "Caldonia," and the closing "Got My Mojo Workin'." Winter and Cotton are no less powerful, Cotton redoing Jackie Brenston's hit "Rocket '88'" and Winter ripping up John Lee Hooker's "I Done Got Over It" and "Mama Talk to Your Daughter." --Rich Kienzle

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As wonderful as you'd expect.......2007-06-14

They were only together for one album and tour, but the Hard Again band was the most kickass assemblage of blues talent there has ever been. They simply never played anything, either live or in studio, that was not of extraordinarily high quality. This disc absolutely smokes, and it's a welcome treat that Cotton and Winter each get a couple turns on lead vocals. It's very encouraging that there's still this much great stuff left over after after the two disc edition of Muddy "Mississippi" Waters, because that means there's likely more on the way.

Bringin' It Back.......2007-06-14

Muddy Waters' work on Chess Records from the late 1940s to the early 1970s is truly amazing. He was the most powerful blues artist and one of the best songwriters. Many fans think he was in decline in the mid-1970s when "Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down" was recorded. This concert document should dispel those thoughts. It might have taken Muddy longer to build up a head of steam, but when he got rollin', he was as "mannish" as ever. With old pal James Cotton blowing away on harp and Johnny Winter (who ignited Muddy's revival by producing his later records on Blue Sky Records) as his co-stars on the 1977 tour, Muddy was pushed to the heights he regularly reached in his 1950s and 1960s heyday ("Pinetop" Perkins on piano, and Bob Margolin on guitar also shine). The live version of "Can't be Satisfied" - the second cut on the disc - is as strong as any live recording in his career. I saw this band at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. and the three stars were on fire and having a whale of a time. When I bought "Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down," I thought, "there is no way this recording will be as good as I remember the show." But not to worry, it's all here and hearing it again made me smile at the memories of Muddy, James, and Johnny pouring out electric blues. A rousing "Got My Mojo Working" (the encore) finishes things up nicely. Someone once said, "In Muddy Waters' hands 'the blues' is a misnomer."

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Before Sondheim's COMPANY and after MAN OF LA MANCHA...
Overrated Tony Award Winner
Brilliant, Definitive and Remarkably Accurate!
Saw this on Broadway
Quite a premise

1776 (1969 Original Broadway Cast)

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0000027WJ
Release Date: 1992-05-19

Tracks:

Overture - Orchestra
Sit Down, John
Piddle, Twiddle And Resolve/Till Then
The Lees Of Old Virginia
But, Mr. Adams
Yours, Yours, Yours
He Plays The Violin
Cool, Cool, Considerate Men
Momma Look Sharp
The Egg
Molasses To Rum
Is Anybody There
Finale

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Evidence that one can make a musical about anything, Exhibit A: 1776. As one might expect, the whole concept of making a musical about the creation and signing of the Declaration of Independence was greeted in the late 1960s with, well, ridicule. The show debuted on Broadway in 1969, and three years later, when its run finally ended, it was its producers who had the last laugh. In addition, it toured for an additional two years and beat out Hair (in 1969 yet!) for a Tony Award. This recording, with the original Broadway cast, includes many of the same actors who went on to star in the film, the version with which most audiences today are probably familiar. One notable exception is Rex Everhart, who replaced Howard da Silva at some performances and on this recording. But there's still William Daniels as John Adams, though in some cases his performance is more subdued than it was on film. Musically, 1776 is an odd creation, considering when it came into being. As one might expect, there's a lot of fife and drum going on, especially in the opening number and during "The Lees of Old Virginia." For those less than familiar with the plot, it hinges on the idealism of Adams, who's trying his best to back up the American Revolution with some legislative action, and spends much of his time arguing with either the Continental Congress or God, as in "Piddle, Twiddle, and Resolve": "A second flood, a simple famine / Plagues of locusts everywhere / Or a cataclysmic earthquake / I'd accept with some despair / But no, you sent us Congress / Good God, sir, was that fair?" (One could argue that he gets further with God.) While not entirely historically accurate, and containing some rather peculiar numbers (Franklin, Jefferson, and Adams sitting around debating what their new country's national bird is going to be ranks among the oddest), there's no questioning 1776's staying power. --Genevieve Williams

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Before Sondheim's COMPANY and after MAN OF LA MANCHA..........2007-04-30

For me, 1776 is a great companion to MAN OF LA MANCHA as one of the most entertaining AND intellectually worthy amalgams of music, lyrics, book, theme, plot, characterizations and dialogue to ever come out of pre-1970's Broadway musical theatre. Each song is like a little gem, and displays the broad range of emotions and ideas with which 1776 brims. Satiric, romantic, hilarious, heartbreaking, disturbing, dark, inspiring, thoughtful, humane, and even a little bawdy, the songs glide and tromp all over the map, as does the show itself. As with LA MANCHA, 1776 broke open the Broadway musical, making it a pitch-perfect example of what can truly make a musical more than a toe-tapping time killer... while never becoming tedious, pompous, windy, or dull. If anything, it crackles with suspense.

And as to the reviewer who was shocked that it would win out over HAIR? Listen to "Mamma Look Sharp" or "Molasses to Rum to Slaves" to hear exactly the play's political and often-unflattering ideological landscape. This was definitely a Vietnam-era play whose content was as disturbingly pertinent, then, as it is, now. And, despite all of this, the score and play never become leaden or preachy. On the contrary, each performance is a gem, and each character is witty and unique. Who knew that history could be a passionate and fun adventure?

Overrated Tony Award Winner.......2006-06-16

How could this musical win the Tony award having as a competitor a play like HAIR which - for many people - stands as an emblematic theatre piece of the 60's? Who remembers a tune out of this musical? On the contrary, "Aquarius", "I Got Life" or "Walking in Space" are still popular and they play all over the world. Even ZORBA and PROMISES PROMISES - both candidates for the award in the same year - have songs that are still remembered. 1776 may wake up patriotic feelings to American listeners which is quite understandable but the music and songs are old-fashioned, overrated and awfully boring.

Brilliant, Definitive and Remarkably Accurate!.......2005-12-18

1776 has become an institution, thanks to the motion picture which was made of this original Broadway show, and which starred most of the cast from the theatrical production. It gets rerun every July 4th week on some movie channel or local station!

William Daniels IS John Adams to many people, and even though the story of the birth of the United States probably wasn't this lyrical and lively, Composer Sherman Edwards was historically accurate in the facts of the tale.

In addition to learning about the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this is also love story... in fact two love stories, with John Adams and his wife Abigail, separated by circumstance and interacting only in his mind, and Thomas Jefferson and his wife, Martha, here, played by the big throated (and now legendary) Betty Buckley.

There is also a sense of fraternity, with the members of the Continental Congress grappling with the concept of breaking away from a tyranical ruler. And even though you know the outcome, the story is still filled with tension and excitement in the mechanics of it. Just how DID this country get formed?

The disc's liner notes explain the show's libretto and give you some rare behind-the-scenes info about the creation of the musical, the challenges it faced before becoming the standard that it now is, and a bit about the amazing Mr. Edwards, which is a story worthy of being told as well.

It's an Independence Day must!

Saw this on Broadway .......2005-11-12

Saw this show, with original cast, on Broadway in '69 and it has stayed with me ever since then. Every time I listen to these songs, I laugh. The historical figures (done with some tongue-in-cheek) are highly entertaining and even better if you see the movie. I would recommend the dvd for a great, lighthearted evening, and good family entertainment. You can't miss with this one! A winner on all fronts.

Quite a premise.......2005-07-20

Though it seems an odd choice to write a musical about, it works well. The whole thing seems a bit dated now, it still has great songs. Most dimpressive song, definately "Molasses to Rum". I gave it 4 stars for THAT song.

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The Path not Taken
Genesis at thier peak
Opera Prima
True perfection!
"Dock the Dick..."

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Genesis
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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Release Date: 1994-09-20

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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Fly On A Windshield
Broadway Melody Of 1974
Cuckoo Cocoon
In The Cage
The Grand Parade Of Lifeless Packaging
Back In N.Y.C.
Hairless Heart
Counting Out Time
Carpet Crawlers
The Chamber Of 32 Doors

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Lilywhite Lilith
The Waiting Room
Anyway
Here Comes The Supernatural Anaesthetist
The Lamia
Silent Sorrow In Empty Boats
The Colony Of Slippermen (The Arrival/A Visit To The Doktor/Raven)
Ravine
The Light Dies Down On Broadway
Riding The Scree
In The Rapids
It.

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When it comes to making albums of epic proportions, few rival this magnificent production that a trip the band took to New York City inspired in 1973. The underlying story is of a street kid named Rael who, thanks in part to the realities of big city life, undergoes a weird and mystical transformation. Containing extended instrumental sections showcasing the extraordinary talents of Tony Banks, Steve Hackett, and Phil Collins, as well as the expressive vocals and often disturbing lyrics of Peter Gabriel, this is the album that located Genesis truly on the map. --Paul Clark

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The Path not Taken.......2007-06-16

This is the greatest achievement of the band Genesis. SinceTrespass they had been building toward a musical monument like this. And here they construct it.

I listen to the album now with deep regret. "Lamb" shows the innovative directions the band was going in. Back in NYC anticipates electro-rock (like Gary Numan) by 4 or 5 years; the Eno-esque soundscapes, while dated now, show a desire to experiment; the intense complexity of the songs is offset, unlike in their prior work, by a solid foundation of bass and drums, driving rhythms (just listen to the bass and drums in In the Cage); the songs are generally shorter and more varied in tone and style.

What could have been had they continued down this path ... such remarkable possibilities unrealized. But the creative chemistry of the original line-up was lost when Gabriel left and then, a few years later, Hackett. Genesis survived the transition into the 1980s, but only by selling themselves by the pound. They collapsed into a pop band.

For me, then, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, represents the apogee of the Genesis genius, a signpost to a path not taken.

Genesis at thier peak.......2007-06-16

This record is just truly great. I always wanted to hear this record, because I always enjoyed the concept albums of Rush. Because I have always liked Genesis around the time of Phil Collins, I wanted to give Peter Gabriel a chance. This record is considered his magnum opus so I gave it a shot. It really is as good as everyone said. If you like Genesis or the idea of concept albums, get this CD. It really is a great one.

Opera Prima.......2007-06-08

Here you can find the essence of Genesis and Peter Gabriel.
Also have the vinyl, but decided to go digital, and both sound alike.
You can buy it and enjoy it, no doubt.

True perfection!.......2007-05-28

What a classic! Modern eqip truely brings out the hidden side of this masterpiece! Vintage perfection!

"Dock the Dick...".......2007-05-03

This is a terrific album and the whole experience has already been thoroughly documented in these reviews. Top-notch musicianship, daring lyrics, addictive hooks, innovative concept, the whole bit.

I've read lots of speculation about The Lamb's plot, but I think one possible theory has been overlooked. I believe it's given away in the second verse of the first song on the album:

... Metal motion comes in bursts,
But the gas station can quench that thirst
Suspension cracked on unmade road
The truckers eyes read Overload
And out of the subway,
Rael Imperial Aerosol Kid
Exits into daylight, spraygun hid,
And the lamb lies down on Broadway

A few seconds after the introduction of Rael, I believe he's immediately killed by this out of control truck with cracked suspension careening out from an alleyway, and lying dead on Broadway his soul is reborn and sent on this quest through some sort of "purgatory" (?). The album documents Rael's path to salvation with reflections on society, his own life and adventures in the afterlife. Rael has become the sacrificial lamb of societal decay, and in the end he finally does right by regaining his own lost love of self and others - at last discovering the "it." that life and compassion are made of.

One of the most amazing aspects of this album is that it allows a unique experience for each listener. The story lends itself to endless speculation and countless interpretations so it never really gets old. The lyrics are just vague enough and the music layered enough to constantly re-discover it. Once you "get it" it will haunt you for a very long time. Simply an amazing accomplishment.

Buy it, listen to it, listen to it five more times, then try to put it down. I dare you.

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When the Sun Goes Down ~ Kenny Chesney
Another Hit by Kenny
Kenny's Best Album
Mr. Spock, the cliche replicator has gone haywire!
When The Sun Goes Down

When the Sun Goes Down
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Release Date: 2004-02-03

Tracks:

There Goes My Life
I Go Back
When The Sun Goes Down
The Woman With You
Some People Change
Anything But Mine
Keg In The Closet
When I Think About Leaving
Being Drunk's A Lot Like Loving You
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Old Blue Chair

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Though Kenny Chesney had been building a rabid fan base over the years, no one expected his 2002 release, the multi-platinum No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problems, to make him a superstar. But the Luttrell, Tenn., native had found a batch of songs that perfectly captured that scary no-man's land between adolescence and adulthood, precisely where the bulk of his followers happened to live. On its sequel, When the Sun Goes Down, the protagonists are older, with kids on the way and hectic jobs that rob them of leisure time. In fantasizing about those college keg parties and hedonism after dark, they search for a sigh of relief. Chesney understands this, and his own changes, too. Emotionally he's more at home in his own skin, and since his voice has gotten deeper and wider, he sounds increasingly confident in the studio, besting guest artist Uncle Kracker on the title song, a warmed-over Jimmy Buffett vibe. He's also matured as a writer. The majority of his four songs, two co-written with others, are no match for "There Goes My Life," the powerful unwed father ballad that served as the album's first single, or even "When I Think About Leavin'," another tune about standing at the crossroads. But his memorable "Being Drunk's a Lot Like Loving You" will burrow deep in your psyche, and prove Chesney a fine guide to confronting pain. Better keep this one handy. --Alanna Nash

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When the Sun Goes Down ~ Kenny Chesney.......2007-03-09

For the Price it doesn't get any better

Another Hit by Kenny.......2007-01-12

Kenny never lets me down. He just keeps getting better all the time.

Kenny's Best Album.......2006-10-06

Out of all the Kenny Chesney albums released as of October 2006,this is by far his best work to date. All tracks on this CD are of true superior quailty. This is especially true of "There Goes My Life" and "I Go Back". A must have for all Kenny Chesney fans!!!

Mr. Spock, the cliche replicator has gone haywire!.......2006-07-25

The lyrics to the title track sound like they were written by a 2nd grader. "When the sun goes down we'll be movin'/When the sun goes down we'll be groovin/When the sun goes down feelin' all right/Everything is hotter when the sun goes down."

It almost makes "Got it goin' on like Donkey Kong" seem intelligent.

When The Sun Goes Down.......2006-07-17

"Sun tanned toes tickling in the sand," a line from Kenny Chesney's number one billboard top country single, When The Sun Goes Down on his When The Sun Goes Down CD, explicitly describes summertime. The CD was released February 3, 2004 on the Bna Entertainment label. Kenny Chesney is the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year. This CD has gone triple platinum, and is truly his best collection of songs. Chesney as been on the road performing for over thirteen years; the CD currently holds a four star rating. All country fans will enjoy this CD, which incorporates realistic lyrics with upbeat music.

Specifically,"The more you live, the more you know..and the more you experience, the more you reflect on everything around you. You become more aware, whether you want to or not - So, as an artist and a songwriter you look for ways to see it and tell people about it, to see if they're going through the same things," (kennychesney.com) Chesney believes. This CD reflects this belief, and obviously that is why country fans are so captivated with his music.

This album conveys reality for me. I can relate to each and every song on this album. Chesney sings from the heart; he manages to capture the essence of life and all its lessons, celebrations as well as its disappointments. The lyrics of the songs touch upon happiness, love, change, loss and determination. This album will spark many emotions within its listeners, positive or negative, but definitely real emotions.

My favorite track on this album is There Goes My Life; it is the story of a young man not ready for parenthood. The song begins with the lyrics, "All he could think about was I'm too young for this, got my whole life ahead. Hell, I'm just a kid myself, how am I going to raise one?" He views his life and freedom as being over. The words within the chorus remain the same, but the implication changes throughout the song, "There goes my life, my future, my everything. Might as well kiss it all good-bye. There goes my life." As the song continues, he realizes that his daughter has become his life. The lyrics recite, "That mistake he thought he made, covers up the refrigerator. He loves that little girl." In the end, his daughter has her Honda packed and is headed off to the west coast for college, and he cries, "There goes my life, my future, my everything."

Of course, picking a least favorite track is a very difficult task with an album of this quality. The best I can identify as least favorite would be the lyrics, not the music, of Anything But Mine. It's hard to understand the meaning of the song. It appears to be about a couple in love, walking the beach in the evening with the sounds of a carnival and local bands in the background. They are listening to a band and the song recites "in the midst of the music, I tell her I love her and we both laugh `cuz we know it isn't so." Now, what does that mean? The chorus, "In the morning I'm leaving making my way back to Cleveland. So, tonight I hope that I will do just fine, and I don't see how you could ever be anything but mine." Why is he leaving? Apparently, the song is about spring break at Daytona Beach. A couple meet and fall in love for a week and it's everything love in a moment is supposed to be. But, the week comes to an end and so does their relationship.

Indeed, Kenny Chesney fans will be thrilled with this extraordinary album. For those that are not yet Chesney fans, no doubt about it, they will be after listening to this album. From the first song, There Goes My Life to the last, Old Blue Chair, this album is a "must have" in the CD collection. Chesney is a down-to-earth, easygoing, country singer with many awesome stories and experiences to share, by way of his songs. When The Sun Goes Down is a collection of songs like no other.

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DOWN TO THE BONE SUPERCHARGED
A truly great fusion of Jazz and Funk.
This CD is "Jazzy"...
Turbo Edition
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Supercharged
Down to the Bone
Manufacturer: Narada
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Release Date: 2007-06-19

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Smile To Shine
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Greedy Fingers
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DOWN TO THE BONE SUPERCHARGED.......2007-07-03

I WAS WONDERING IF THIS CD WAS GOING TO BE AS GOOD AS ALL OF DTTB'S OTHERS.IT IS GREAT!! I LOVE IT !! IF YOU LIKE JAMES BROWN & ROY AYERS, YOU GET AN EXTRA TREAT!!THE CD IS WONDERFUL!! THE MORE I PLAY IT, THE MORE I LIKE IT!! I HAVE SEEN THEM IN PERSON TWICE & KEEP WANTING TO GO BACK!! THEY DON'T BEGIN TO GET THE RECOGNITION THAT THEY DESERVE!!I LOVE THEIR MUSIC!!!DTTB is great in person!! I saw & heard them w/ a full band & they kept you rockin!! If you have a chance to see them live & don't, you are really missing the best!! Corrina Grayson is Great on Supercharged!!

A truly great fusion of Jazz and Funk........2007-07-01

This is the new fantastic, great new album from the British contemporary Jazz Funk outfit.
"Supercharged" is the funkiest set to date.
Every track is a winner.
The title song is a full on Funk instrumental on which the horn section excel, as is the slower "Funkin' Around".
"Parkside Shuffle" is a mellower summer like groover (hints of Ramsey Lewis).
Hil St Soul adds her soulful voice to the Incognito like "Smile To Shine" wicked b-line!
Roy Ayers adds scat and vibes to the Jazz Funk stunner "Electric Vibes".
"Space Dust", "Make It Funky" and "Hip City" are fine instrumentals that fuse Jazz and Funk.
The horn and rhythm sections are cooking. Essential.
Prepare to have a great time !!!

This CD is "Jazzy"..........2007-06-27

...I didn't want to say it "Rocks". But it does.

Down to the Bone puts out EXCEPTIONAL CD's. This one is no different.

The song "Supercharged" has got some nice high energy output.

The cool sounding "Smile to Shine" with sharp vocals from Hil St Soul is very infectious!

"FUNKIN' Around" (Bolded to avoid a mis-reading mistake) has got some stong horn melody and definitely a "toe tapper".

"Shake it Up" featuring Corrina Greyson is somewhat of a dissapointment however. It sounded like more of a Pop song to me.

The subdued "Hip City" climaxes to a stong guitar crescendo and finishes off very cleanly.

"Space Dust" is typical funky Down to the Bone, and is reminiscent of many of their famous cuts.

"Make it Funky" has an element of hip-hop, and is a refreshing change of pace from some of the other songs on the CD.

If you like Down to the Bone, you will like the other tunes, but my fingers are getting tired from typing!

I higly recommend the entire album! (OK - just this last note: You GOTTA listen to Cosmic Fuzz! It's is so cool, it's COLD!)

(Oh yeah, one last comment: I own all the other DTTB CD's, and saw them live 3 times. If you like their CD's, don't disappoint yourselves. Keep the dream, and DON'T see them live. They're not as clean and sharp when they're on tour. They don't travel with a full band compliment, and the lead sax guy, "Shilts", likes to be "buzzed" and drink beer as he plays, I saw him have at least 4 Corona Extras. :-(

Turbo Edition.......2007-06-22

I am pleased with this release. As the CD title suggests they took their sound and supercharged it. The arragnements are a little stronger, the electric guitar a little louder and the funk is still alive and well. This is great music to put on when you are hanging out with friends.

Smoothjazz.com Review.......2007-06-20

With reckless, raw energy and rhythm hurling towards you at the speed of a slide trombone in the Tower of Power horn section, SUPERCHARGED is Smooth Jazz with a nitrous injection. This is DTTB's 7th release to date and by far the most irresistible. That's a big claim given the fact that this is the group that gave us "Long Way From Brooklyn" and "Electra Glide," two format staples. SUPERCHARGED burns rubber off the starting line with the title track and let me tell you, it never stops for gas. The guys added three additional horns to the already sizzling non-stop, sax-o-matic playing by Paul "Shilts" Wiemar. Founding member Stuart Wade produced and arranged the stellar SUPERCHARGED. He's managed to capture the very essence of funk and soul. Think Sly & the Family Stone, Average White Band, Booker T. & The MGs and the aforementioned T.O.P. Special guests include Hil St. Soul on the feel-good groove "Smile to Shine," Royer Ayres on the slick joint "Electric Vibes," and Corrina Greyson on the contagious "Shake It Up." Eleven tracks that say summer... even in the middle of winter. This is unabashed, pure, unadulterated, thick and gooey F.U.N.K. There are a lot of choices out there with regard to music these days. Down To The Bone's SUPERCHARGED just made the whole decision process much easier for you... CD it or download it, but load it and load it soon, `cuz summer's here and you're about to get funked. ~SANDY SHORE

Highlights From The Phantom Of The Opera: The Original London Cast Recording (1986 London Cast)

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Music of the Night????????
Great short version!
A long time favorite
The Best Recording of this Show Available
Great CD

Highlights From The Phantom Of The Opera: The Original London Cast Recording (1986 London Cast)

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ASIN: B000001FLQ
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Overture
Think Of Me
Angel Of Music
The Mirror (Angel Of Music)
The Phantom Of The Opera
The Music Of The Night
Prima Donna
All I Ask Of You/Reprise
Entr'acte
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Highlight versions of cast recordings are by definition a compromise, and this reduction of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera is no exception. Weighing in at 59 minutes, it's over 40 minutes shorter than the two-disc version, excising many musical scenes that convey the flow and impact of the show (which include, admittedly, a lot of patter and screaming). On the other hand, all the hits are here--"Think of Me," "Angel of Music," the title tune, "The Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You," "Masquerade," and "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again"--and Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman are still on hand to make their distinctive contributions to the original London cast. So if you're looking for a convenient, inexpensive single disc that will let you enjoy Lloyd Webber's scrumptious melodies without having to immerse yourself in the action, this just might be for you. --David Horiuchi

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Music of the Night????????.......2007-02-28

I really liked the idea of a highlights cd; however, The Music of the Night is not the same one that is on the original two-disc cd. The words aren't even the same. If you enjoy Music of the Night, skip this cd. Otherwise, this cd would be 5 stars.

Great short version!.......2006-12-06

If you only want to hear the songs from this musical, this one is for you. But if you want the full version, get the 4-disc version. I listen to this version in my car when I'm on the road, but I listen to the 4-disc version at home. Both versions are worth the purchase.

A long time favorite.......2006-08-26

This is one of my most treasured CDs. The voices of the cast are incredible! "Think of Me" and "All I Ask of You" are 2 of my favorites. If you enjoy the story behind Phantom, yu will like this soundtrack.

The Best Recording of this Show Available.......2006-04-21

I think that this is the best PHANTOM soundtrack out there:

1)It has the original Broadway cast, the best.
2)It cuts out the more risqu? parts of the show (believe me, there are some), making it "appropriate for the whole family."
3)The entire CD is on one disc, so you can go through the show w/o switching discs.
4)The only song that the movie soundtrack has on it that this doesn't is "Learn to Be Lonely," which appears in the credits, and isn't really a great song anyways.

Great CD.......2006-03-14

I bought this CD as a birthday gift for my boyfriend. We had misplaced the one that we had and needed a new one. This is one of our favorite cd's. Such beautiful music.

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Away From Originality
For a follow up - its a bit of a letdown
3 Doors Down
What were these guys thinking?
The beginning of a slump in both sound and a rejection of their old fans

Away From The Sun
3 Doors Down
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ASIN: B00006ZCFG
Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

When I'm Gone
Away From The Sun
The Road I'm On
Ticket To Heaven
Running Out Of Days
Here Without You
I Feel You
Dangerous Game
Changes
Going Down In Flames
Sarah Yellin'
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Customer Reviews:

Away From Originality.......2007-05-03

I've listened to 3 Doors Down for about 2 years now and their songs never get old. Songs such as "Here Without You" and "Changes" are more than songs that sound awesome; they are songs with lyrics that people can relate to for it describes situations and emotions that many of us face daily. Each song has it's own share of meanings and 3 Doors Down compiled music and emotion together into one pleasing form. Their work is inspiring not only muscially but also emotionally.

For a follow up - its a bit of a letdown.......2007-01-31

Well, if you've listened to the 'The Better Life', then you realise how difficult it is for a band to make such a success of a follow up in their second album as they did in the first.
I was a little disappointed with 'Away from the Sun', it was less rocky and the tunes didn't seem to appeal as much to me as the ones in 'The Better Life' did. One song that does stick out from the rest of the album is 'Here Without You'. I was breathless when I heard this one, didn't actually know what to say but amazing.
'Here Without You' is the song that makes the Album as popular as it is, and if I were to think about buying this album now, I would just for that one song. For every '3 Doors Down' fan, its like law, you have to buy every album!!
If your a newcomer to '3 Doors Down' then buy 'The Better Life' first - its a much better album, or even the third album 'Thirteen Days'.

3 Doors Down.......2007-01-17

Excellent mix from an excellent band. Every song perfectly executed. No cursing or explicet lyrics. Just good old rock and roll.

What were these guys thinking? .......2006-10-21

I just got done listening to away from the sun. WTF! This cd sucks beyond sucks. *hucks it out the window* I figured these guys would do better then the better life guess not. All the songs are about the same. Those of you who like the album title track......may have mercy for you. There's no greatness to it. I agree completely with the other reviewers. That it has no originality, lyrics are garbage, oh and when brad arnold is "singing" on the track I feel you...he mentions the new title for the next album "another 700 miles" which shows the album is a sellout. yeah another 700 miles and we will fall asleep at the wheel to this [...]. I can understand people liking the tracks chosen for the radio...but as far as album wise. It's no good.

The beginning of a slump in both sound and a rejection of their old fans.......2006-08-11

When I first heard 3 doors down 'the better life' I thought it was an amazing cd and still do to this day. When I heard a new album was coming I was so excited but when I got it and played it my heart sank. This ladies and gentlemen is a sellout cd, gone is their old heavier sound and lyrics and thus they made this cd more mainstream with tracks like 'here without you.' This cd would be good to listen to if you were VERY VERY VERY depressed. Its really hard to listen to this cd all the way through without wanting to turn it off. Still theres a few good tracks on here like 'When Im Gone' Going down in flames, Sarah Yellin and changes. I think if your around 16 years old or younger and are going through that omg Im so lost wtf someone help me then youll like this otherwise stay clear, better yet pick up the better life and listen to 3dd at their best and heaviest.

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Classic Wallflowers Record; A Must Buy
f1_nut
Still a timeless, classic collection of music
agreed, one of the 90's best
"And when you wake I will drive you into to town..."

Bringing Down the Horse
The Wallflowers
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ASIN: B000001Y1N
Release Date: 1996-05-21

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Laughing Out Loud
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When people talk about Jakob Dylan these days, they're less likely to refer to his famous father than to his band, the Wallflowers, and their breakthrough album, Bringing Down the Horse. Not only a staggering commercial success, the disc is also a superb example of the folk-rock Jakob's daddy helped pioneer more than 30 years ago. The Wallflowers don't need family relations to command respect.

When the Wallflowers recorded their self-titled album in 1992, most of the band's members were 22 and weren't ready for prime time yet. The songs had flashes of inspiration and promise but didn't really hang together. It took four years for the Wallflowers to release a second album, but this time they were ready. The folk-rock melodies were strong; the playing was clear and muscular, and the production by T-Bone Burnett (friend of the family) framed the lyrics' storytelling imaginatively. Jakob will never escape comparisons to his dad, but his new music can stand on its own as some of the decade's best.

In fact, Jakob's voice doesn't resemble his father's so much as Tom Petty's nasal drawl, and the way Wallflower Rami Jaffee soaks nearly every song in Benmont Tench-like B-3 organ makes the Heartbreaker connection unmistakable. Fortunately, Jakob's evocative songwriting and the Wallflowers' high-energy playing reminds one of the early Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers records rather than the desultory, later work. Heartbreaker Mike Campbell even plays on "6th Avenue Heartache," the first single and a gloriously harmonized lament for the victims of America's meanest streets. "The same white line that was drawn on you," Jakob sings, "was drawn on me." He takes a more defiant, more rocking approach later in the album when he proclaims he's "Laughing Out Loud" in the face of everyone who ever tried to push him around. --Geoffrey Himes

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Classic Wallflowers Record; A Must Buy.......2007-06-08

This isn't stunning by any means for this set of boys. Jacob Dylan leads the charge on this surging success of the mid to late nineties era. This album was huge for several years for songs like One Headlight, The Difference, Three Marlenas, and 6th Avenue Heartache (which was actually big several months prior to the release of the album). This, their second album, left enough to be desired...but they have measured up and put complete records out in Red Letter Days and Breach since.

This should not be an album remebered for the later tracks, other than the song Angel On My Bike. I do give the tail end of the record credit for setting up the style, edge, and feeling displayed in future strong songs like Letters From The Wasteland and Here He Comes.

I may be the only one out there in my generation that cares to compare the 2 great Dylan singer/songwriters, but I have my opinion. Here, though, I'd rather not say...because the truth of the matter is that I just don't like Bob Dylan music, and I even think I get it. But now the Wallflowers of Jacob Dylan hit the spot for me, that's all--none of this saying flat out who is better in my opinion, just a what I prefer right now so far, that's it.

They need to put out albums more often then every 3-4 years. I know it must be tough to write 20 songs a year for a record but come on, not really, huh? Oh, well, these guys put out good stuff. Word.

f1_nut.......2006-10-06

This is a fantastic album!!!
This band is a long way ahead of the rest.
If you only buy one wallflowers album, buy this one!
I would strongly recommend getting all their albums.
Most people would have heard and like one headlight, 6th avenue heartache is just as good, as is 3 marlenas and god don't make lonely girls.
You won't be dissapointed, get it.

Still a timeless, classic collection of music.......2006-08-26

Jakob Dylan is not famous because he is Bob's son. Jakob is famous because this album was a milestone in the music world.

I purchased Bringing Down The Horse after the oft-overlooked first single, "The Difference" was released. Safe to say, I was one of the first people to own this album. I devoured it, even in my young age of 11.

This album was stolen from me around 8 years ago, and I picked up a used copy in a Hastings on a road trip. Even now, this entire album remains one of the main discs in rotation for me. I found that, with each song, I still remembered the words and, all of a sudden, I was 14 again (the year my copy got stolen, it was an album I got all my friends into around that time as well) and bouncing around my room to the poppy tracks, weeping with the sad songs and contemplating with the intensity that I used to analyze these songs with.

The album opens with "One Headlight," one of the more popular singles off of this album, and ends with "I Wish I Felt Nothing," an intense builder that opens into lush auditory landscapes that really paints a picture.

In between the bookends is the REALLY good stuff. Key tracks on this album include the popular-but-still-wonderful-after-all of these-years "Sixth Avenue Heartache," which is a beautiful duet with Adam Duritz on background vox; the slide guitar is amazing in this song; "Bleeders," an upbeat tune with great guitar sound and finally, my favorite: "Three Marlenas," which, yes, was a single, but still an amazing idea and musically flawless.

Dylan's vocals are shaky, not unlike his father, but it only adds character as a key instrument in The Wallflowers. His lyricism more than balances it with just the right mixture of metaphorical and literal meaning.

Sadly, however, this is the first and last great effort from the boys known as the Wallflowers. Five stars, still wonderful to this day. I will forever be in love with Bringing Down The Horse.

agreed, one of the 90's best.......2006-08-16

A long time ago in a galaxy not so far, far away (it was this one, in fact) a good man by the name of Bob Dylan with a terrible voice and marginal guitar abilities came into the music scene. As untalented as he seemed, his exquise song-writing skills made him one of America's biggest figures.

Years later and Bob had a son, Jakob. Jakob Dyland has inherited his dad's songwriting skills, but with the bonuses of a great voice, great guitar skills, and of course, this amazing band.

"Bringing Down the Horse" is one of those albums that just ages well. Bought this back late 1997. I was in eighth grade at the time. Now I'm 22, with a momumental collection of discs, and I still carry this one. Everybody who remembers alternative and what it was really supposed to be like remembers this. it doesn't get much better

Something this great deserves a song breakdown:

1. One Headlight-Wallflowers are best know for this one. I was hooked on this song before I even knew the artist who played. Still am.
2. 6th Avenue Hearthache-featuring Adam Duritz from Counting crows, another one of my favorite bands, this another song they scored big with. Loveit
3. Bleeders-Wonderfull. Love it even more today
4. 3 Marlenas-Another hit. Catchiest tune they do.
5. Difference-This isn't my favorite song but since it hit it so big and because it is the wallflowers, I love it just the same.
6. Invisible City-One of the two more weak pts on the disc. Slow, sort of boring, but tolerable and enjoyable if you are in the right mood.
7.Laughing Out Loud-This is one of my favs, should have been single #5
8. Josephine-The other week pt. See #6
9. God Don't Make Lonley Girls-It's true. He told me himself. He drives a Porche.
10. Angel On My Bike-This one is sweet. Intersting idea.
11. I Wish I Felt Nothing-Best Part Of This Song is the climactic surge of volume at the end. Definately influence from his father here.

Okay? Great, buy it

Also recomended from this era-
Counting Crows-August And Everything After
Third Eye Blind (self titled)
Verve-Urban Hymns
Smashing Pumpkins-Mellon Collie + Infinite Sadness
Oasis-Morning Glory

"And when you wake I will drive you into to town...".......2006-07-28

The Wallflowers massive hit album, Bringing Down the Horse is full of great and beautiful tracks. This album is a true winner, rich and sexy vocals from Jakob Dylan (son of legendary musician Bob Dylan) and honest and soulful lyrics. Standout tracks include: Josephine, 6th Avenue Heartache, Invisible City, One Headlight, Angel on my Bike, I Wish I Felt Nothing, Bleeders, and The Difference. The song Josephine is such a gorgeous song, "Josephine you're so good to me and I know it ain't easy, Josephine you're so sweet you must taste just like sugar and tangerines..." The Difference is a great pop song and still with a rock edge to it, "The only difference that I've seen that you are exactly the same as you used to be..." Of course the megga hit, One Headlight never gets boring or dull, "Man I haven't changed but I know I ain't the same..." Get this incredble album by The Wallflowers, all the songs are catchy and brilliant. I also recommend Red Letter Days by the band as well, enjoy!

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Hypnotize, by System of a Down
System does it again
My introduction to S.O.A.D.
Depends on what you like about System...
Mimes overtaken by the signs of the Right

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ASIN: B000BM6AVA
Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

Attack
Dreaming
Kill Rock 'N Roll
Hypnotize
Stealing Society
Tentative
U-Fig
Holy Mountains
Vicinity Of Obscenity
She's Like Heroin
Lonely Day
Soldier Side

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Closing out the second half of 2005 just as its predecessor Mesmerize closed out the first, Hypnotize completes System of a Down's finest hour to date. The two albums form a lean and nearly perfect whole that places this Los Angeles collective in league with the likes of Smashing Pumpkins and Pink Floyd. System has created an enduring body of work that challenges conventional notions about the nature of the contemporary rock album. More practically, they have given listeners a fine second act that attacks and attacks hard, inspiring as much headbanging as vintage Metallica and as thought-provoking as the Minutemen and the Dead Kennedys. (Vocalist Serj Tankian's barbaric yawp sometimes calls to mind head Kennedy Jello Biafra.)

The album's first half features the most brutal, perfect and direct rock `n' roll that's come down the old mainstream this year: "Attack," "Kill Rock `n' Roll," "Tentative" and "U-Fig" lead the charge while "Holy Mountains" gracefully moves us toward this epic's final challenging moments. Latter tracks such as "She's Like Heroin" (Frank Zappa's idea of The Three Penny Opera) and "Lonely Day" fail to maintain the intensity heard early on but not don't prevent Mesmerize and Hypnotize from coming together as one of the most definitive heavy rock albums of the decade. --Jedd Beaudoin

Customer Reviews:

Hypnotize, by System of a Down.......2007-05-13

This cd is excellent. Every song on it is a winner. I love it.

System does it again.......2007-04-12

System Of A Down started of with their debut self-titled which was ok, and then they released Toxicity. Phenomenal album. They then released Steal This Album! and then Mezmerize. Now Hypnotize, which is everything that Mezmerize was, but not as good. SoaD's vocalist Serj Tankian is one of the best I have ever heard, and the guitarist Daron Malakian is excellent and he also participated more in the vocals in Mezmerize and Hypnotize than any of their other albums. Shavo Odadjian, System's bassist. Phenomenal. Thats all i have to say. John Dolmayan is one of the best drummers of all time. Man, HE CAN PLAY, JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE IN THE BAND!!!!!!!!!! Hypnotize is a must buy for longtime SoaD fans, and if you are a new SoaD fan I suggest that you buy Mezmerize and Hypnotize together, 2 excellent albums good for newcomers.

My introduction to S.O.A.D........2007-03-27

I saw a lot of people at school wearing shirts / hats / backpacks with the system of a down logo on them. So I listened to B.Y.O.B., and loved it. Then for some reason I ended up going with this CD even though it didn't have BYOB; sometime this past summer's when I got it. - I LOVE THIS CD -

I now have all of System's Cds, but this is still my absolute favorite.

Attack - 9/10 - Politically bashing lyrics, awesome guitar riffs, great high-speed song. A good introduction to the album.

Dreaming - 9.5/10 - A really cool song. I love the music. I like the 'dreaming of screaming' part.

Kill Rock n' Roll - 7.5/10 - Kind of a pointless song, but it's...okay, I guess.

Hypnotize - 9/10 - I like this song a lot. It's talking about TV ads brainwashing us, and I agree.

Stealing Society - 8.5/10 - The first half is good, but the part where they keep repeating 'looking for a mother...' is pretty bad.

Tentative - 10/10 - My favorite song on this CD, and one of my faves by System. The chorus is depressing, but powerful "we're going down/in a spiral to the ground/no one's gonna save us now/not even God"

U-fig - 7/10 - I don't care too much for this song.

Holy Mountains - 10/10 - Oh yeah I love this one too!! It's so cool. it reminds me of the show Inuyasha.

Vicinity of Obscenity - 8.5/10 - This is a pretty fun song, with a cool beat. I love the 'banana terracota pie' thing.

Lonely Day - 8/10 - Eh, this one's alright. I don't no what possessed them to release this as a single. It's nothing like the rest of their music at all. It seems like a song that's trying to be sad and emotional, but S.O.A.D. really can't pull that off. Sorry to break it to you, guys.

Soldier Side - 9/10 - This song is sad just because of its topic. It's about young men dying in wars and waiting for Jesus to save them. I like this song a lot, but it's a little depressing.

Depends on what you like about System..........2007-03-22

Its true, whether or not you will love this album, I think, has to do with which part of System you like more. If you are like me and tend to like the faster, funnier, thrashier side of System's style of rock more than their alternative, mellencollie, more serious side, then buy Mezmerize instead of Hypnotize. I don't think this album was a failure compared to Mez, but I thought it wasn't as good. Hypnotize certainly wasn't nearly as fun or kickass. This album did have some decent headbanging tracks on it, but they are not as well written or as energetic as the Mez headbanging tracks. What this album did best is put out more of the good, soulful alternative rock based tracks System puts in everyone of their albums. Hypnotize is by far the best track, comparably as good as Aerials and Spiders. Lonely Day was pretty good too. But everything else was either half way decent(kill rock n roll) or bland and very similar to other mediocre System songs (tentative, attack, ect). What I love about both of these albums is how System hasn't lost their talent for catchy, memorable songs. They both have some not-so-great songs (Vicinity, Old School Hol.), and Darron's singing can get really annoying occasionally, like in Kill Rock. The lyrics were a bit more thoughtful than Mez though. They are more comparable to Toxicity. But overall this ain't a bad album, just not their best.

Mimes overtaken by the signs of the Right.......2007-03-09

I'll be the first to admit that Mezmerize was a mild letdown. Needless to say I didn't rush out to buy Hypnotize. It kills me that they would put Daron Malakian in charge of a majority of the vocals when you have a truly incredible vocalist like Serj in your band. Serj made this band for me all those years ago and continues to be my favorite part of System Of A Down. However, after countless listens to not only Mezmerize, but also Hypnotize, I can honestly say that I'm thoroughly impressed.

System Of A Down have always been ahead of their time. Serj's insane vocal-stylings boggle your mind at times, the lyrics are always strangely intricate, and the music never fails to get your blood rushing. Those things haven't changed a bit.

Attack is the most reminescent of the older System stuff thanks to the excellent sing-along quality of the chorus. Dreaming shows Daron's vocal ability off quite well, particularly towards the end of the track. Hypnotize has great dual-vocals with great lyrics and music. Tentative is one of the few tracks where Serj conquers the running time and, as expected, he commands your attention. Holy Mountains serves as the best song, along with Attack. The beginning is quite haunting until you get to the intense chorus. Vicinity Of Obscenity is your typical strange SOAD track, much like This Cocaine... was on Mezmerize.

My favorite songs are Attack, Hypnotize, Tentative, Holy Mountians, and Vicinity Of Obscenity. Hypnotize was far from an instant hit with me so if you're anything like me and dismissed this after the first couple listens I definitely recommend going back and giving it a few more detailed listens. This is still SOAD and all the elements that made them so amazing are still prominent. So yeah, if you've yet to hear this check it out.

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Accessible rock that's rough around the edges
Good introduction to rock
Im Passing Away onto the better life
Not at all what I expected...
'The Better Life' couldn't have been much better...

The Better Life
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Release Date: 2000-02-08

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Duck And Run
Not Enough
Be Like That
Life Of My Own
Better Life
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The Mississippi-based quartet 3 Doors Down has only one thing that sets them apart from other hard rock bands: lead vocalist Brad Arnold is also the drummer. The group shops the sounds of Pearl Jam and the Goo Goo Dolls, pointing at what they like, picking it off the shelf, and throwing it into the stew. While the music on The Better Life, their debut, sounds overall both competent and confident, the songs themselves are equally uninspired and clichéd. For example, the riff from the track "Loser" is straight out of the Alice in Chains songbook, adding much more cringe-worthy lyrics ("Addiction needs a pacifier, the buzz of this poison is taking me higher"). In fact, most of the lyrics zero in on well-worn rock themes of aggravation, confusion, and frustration, feelings that 3 Doors Down will easily coax out of discriminating listeners. --Jason Josephes

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Accessible rock that's rough around the edges.......2007-07-09

3 Doors Down's 2000 debut "The Better Life" is an appealing album from a band that exudes a lot of potential. While they don't really distance themselves from familiar sounds of lots of 90s alternative rock, they display some good songwriting and instrumental talent. Singer and drummer Brad Arnold speaks of anger, depression, and troubles in life, but his delivery and raw emotion set him apart. Musically, their sound is unrefined rock, often pretty hard. The heavy guitars and rough percussion are tough, yet the songwriting is clever enough to put them to effective use. There are some well-constructed pop songs here, as well as some deep-album tracks that are equally worthy. The songwriting is not consistent to the point that every track is as good as the last, and towards the end there are a couple skip-worthy songs. But overall, "The Better Life" is a worthy modern rock album.

The first song is the monster single "Kryptonite," an unforgettable pop rock song. Arnold's lyrics emit loss and confusion, yet very emotionally. The guitar riffs at the end of the song and early pluckings are part of what make this song so great. The next song was also a single, "Loser." I like this song a lot. The lyrics speak darkly of depression and addiction. My favorite part is towards the middle, when the song breaks into a furious guitar battle, before dipping back into the spinning midtempo of the beginning. "Duck and Run" is an inspiring song with a great performance from Arnold, a highlight. I think my favorite song, though, is "Not Enough," a well-written and memorable song about a struggling relationship. "Be Like That" is a slow, sad songabout troubled yet hopeful folks, I remember this being a hit too, and for good reason. "Life of My Own" comes off as very similar to "Not Enough," but it's pretty good too. The title track is fast, classic-sounding hard rock with a great guitar line. "Down Poison" is the album's most disturbed song by far, an eerie and loud but quite effective track. "By My Side" is not bad but forgettable, and the faster "Smack" is better. The final song "So I Need You" isn't very memorable either.

"The Better Life" is a very solid and enjoyable album of late-90s styled alternative rock, but it's a very accessible sound that should appeal to many types of listeners. Except for a few slight missteps towards the end of the tracklist, it's a very nice album to have and I recommend it.

Good introduction to rock.......2007-02-07

This is the first rock album I owned. It got me into rock at a time when talentless hacks like Limp Bizkit were dominating the airwaves. I, like many others, got into it after hearing the catchy Kryptonite on the radio. Back then I would have given this album 5 stars. But as I said, it got me into rock music and as a result I found out about much better bands. Six years later, after hearing a wide variety of music, this album just seems a bit bland to me.

Don't get me wrong, this isn't a bad album. It's got some pretty good hooks and the guitarists aren't bad. Brad Arnold is a decent vocalist, although he can sometimes be a bit monotonous.

But now I'm going to focus on the negatives, because not many reviewers have done that yet.

I didn't really like the guitar tone. I can't really explain why but I think it needed better production. Of course, this is a minor problem.

Also, I didn't like how the guitarists always played in a staccato style. Although it works really well on fast paced songs like Smack, they often used it when it was inappropriate. I felt they should have held their notes longer on songs like Kryptonite and Better Life. Often there will be very noticable gaps between their notes, with nothing to fill them in, and it ends up sounding pretty amateur. It also makes the playing sound very mechanical and lifeless. It kinda takes the soul out of the music, if you know what I mean.

Also, the drummer, although he gets the job done, was pretty ordinary. It just seems like he's playing the same drum beat in every single song. This is exacerbated by the bad sound production, which makes the bass drum and the toms harder to hear and the cymbols easier to hear. In the end, it just sounds like he's just sitting there hitting the symbols the whole time.

My greatest problem with this album, however, is not the individual songs, but the album as a whole. The songs on their own a very good, but it's difficult to listen to the 11 tracks consecutively because they are too similar to each other. The whole album is very monotonous, lacking in variation to keep the listener interested. There is little variation in the tone and dynamics of the album as a whole. Most of the songs have the typical soft chorus with acoustic guitar followed by a loud chorus with powerchords from the electric guitar type of song structure which was popularised by Nirvana in the early nineties. The problem is this song structure has been so overused by rock bands in the past 16 years that this album automatically becomes mediocre for its overuse of it. Every song on the album except the ballad Be Like That and the last 3 songs utilises this song strucure. The only difference is, the first 6 songs start with an acoustic guitar riff and the rest (apart from the last one) start off with an electric guitar riff. None of the songs start with a drum beat, or ambience or anything different. Most of the songs seem to have the same mood or themes and this makes it very tedious. Brad Arnold's singing is also very monotonous. He hardly changes pitch or volume throughout the whole album.

This is not a bad album for those who are new to rock. It certainly contains quite a few catchy hooks. But in the end, the album, as a whole, comes off quite bland due to its monotony. If you want something heavy, alternative, or if you want variety this is not the album for you.

Im Passing Away onto the better life.......2006-08-18

This is the perfect cd by 3dd before they changed their sound (much to my dissapointment). The songs are all in your face, straightforward rock songs so no bulls**ting around and no soft songs (except for 'Be Like That' which kicks @$$!). The better life is my fav song on the cd but all the songs are worthy of 5 stars as they display real talent and appreciation towards the rock genre. I cant compare this cd to any other as its sound is very unique and special in its own right. Pick it up today and ROCK ON!

Not at all what I expected..........2006-07-05

When I first got this album years ago, through a CD club - I fully expected to sell or trade it. Well, I sill have it.
Everyone knows the hits Kryptonite, Loser, etc. - you couldn't turn on the radio back then without hearing one of them. Those songs are fine however, the best songs on the album may be Not Enough and Life Of My Own. Both songs are straight ahead rock with hooks and melodies that grab you.
This album isn't anything new. It's just basic rock that came back after the "grunge" era. A very good rock album and well worth the inexpensive price.

'The Better Life' couldn't have been much better..........2006-06-30

Anyone who knows me knows of my fading love for this band. When this album dropped I was floored at the presence this small, out of no-where band had, but with each following release I've become more and more hesitant to pick 'em up. The whole reason a band stays with you is the fact that they can evolve into something better, and 3Doors had a great start and should have kept growing, but with each album we get the same recycled songs, and quite frankly none of them are half as good as the ones found on this album. SO that brings me to here and now and the fact that this review is for 'The Better Life' and so I'll stop griping and start writing. 'Kryptonite' was a large success and rightfully so...it was new, it was good and it was catchy. 'Be Like That', which was on the American Pie soundtrack, was also a success, mostly because of the success of the film, but the sound they aquired by stripping things down and delivering a ballad suited them perfectly and provided a base for them to work from. Songs like 'Duck and Run' and 'Down Poisen' stand out as the two best tracks here, while 'So I Need You' serves as a brilliant closing track and a sweet love song at that with great lyrical content and a catchy vibe to it. This album is awesome and will stand time as their best effort, which is sad because if they would only improve they could knock this of the park.

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