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Trance. Debut Album from a Band Made Up of Trance DJ'S from Paris & the Legendary Mr Dado.

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I'm Not Dead
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Fantastic discovery!
  • Fantastic
  • AH! SHE OUT DID HERSELF!
  • Wow! I know I'm late but this album is excellent!
  • Wow
 I'm Not Dead
Pink
Manufacturer: La Face
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EGCITG
Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

  1. Stupid Girls
  2. Who Knew
  3. Long Way To Happy
  4. Nobody Knows
  5. Dear Mr. President (Featuring Indigo Girls)
  6. I'm Not Dead
  7. 'Cuz I Can
  8. Leave Me Alone (I'm Lonely)
  9. U + Ur Hand
  10. Runaway
  11. The One That Got Away
  12. I Got Money Now
  13. Conversations With My 13 Year Old Self
  14. I Have Seen The Rain (Featuring James T. Moore)

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Some music is celebrated for its elegant subtlety; Pink's slams you over the head. Four albums in, she's not changing her formula. I'm Not Dead touches on bulimia ("Stupid Girls"), war-mongering politicians ("Dear Mr. President"), teen angst ("Conversations With My 13 Year Old Self," "Runaway"), overheated pickup artists ("U + Ur Hand"), and gross materialism ("I Got Money Now"). None of it, in other words, is for featherweight listeners. Then again, none of it suits eggheaded college tastemakers either. Where this translates, then, is with those willing to man up and embrace what makes Pink Pink: her spellbinding ability to render rebelliousness in all the many colors of the rainbow. Neil Young-inspired acoustic guitar is sketched into "The One That Got Away," but it's just as quickly scribbled over by Joan Jett-style ranting (on "Long Way to Happy") and Janis Joplin/Joss Stone-fueled howling (on "Who Knew"). Even R&B gets its turn ("I Got Money Now"). The album also includes appearances from the Indigo Girls, who duet on "Dear Mr. President," and Pink's father, who joins for the hidden track "I Have Seen The Rain." Pink pulls all of this off, and probably without even breathing hard. She's not dead. --Tammy La Gorce

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic discovery!.......2007-06-28

I never was a fan of hip hop/dance/rap music, so I never really paid attention to Pink. I'll be the first to admit that was a big mistake. I heard "Who Knew" on the radio and was absolutely bowled over! I immediately went out and bought the album based on that one song. Turns out the album is full of fantastic musical gems. I didn't realize she changed her style to more of a rock/pop style. "Stupid Girls" is a great social statement (and totally made me think of Paris Hilton). "Who Knew" is one of my favorite songs of all times. "Long Way to Happy" is so catchy and awesome, it's my 2nd fave on the album. "Nobody Knows", "Dear Mr. President" and "I Got Money Now" are all great slowed down songs. I almost cried the first time I heard "Dear Mr. President". Extremely political and so very true, beautifully sung and deserves a lot of attention. "U + Ur Hand" and "Leave me Alone" are fun and full of attitude.

I'd like to add that not only is this album awesome, but I finally found out that Pink is an incredible vocalist and performer. Based on that, I ended up buying Misunduztood and there are several songs on that album I loved as well. I just wish I had noticed Pink long before this! Buy the album, you won't be disappointed!

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

Great album! Pink has really shown some great range! This cd is way beyond some "Stupid Girls".

5 out of 5 stars AH! SHE OUT DID HERSELF!.......2007-06-06

EXCELLENT. EXCELLENT. EXCELLENT. A PINK MUST HAVE.

Intelligent, thoughtful, inspiring!

5 out of 5 stars Wow! I know I'm late but this album is excellent!.......2007-06-05

"Stupid Girls" and "U + Ur Hand" got the attention but "Who Knew" and "Nobody Knows" really are great standouts as well. Pink has great vocals and she's versatile (her acoustic songs sound great as her pop/rock songs). Pink is really talented and I'm really late in finding this out. But I will be checking out her "artistic" debut "M!ssundaztood" (her proper debut was "Can't Take Me Home"). The best thing about this album is that it has personality. I know that sounds silly but what I mean it's fleshed out. It's probably the most entertaining album I've heard all year.

5 out of 5 stars Wow.......2007-05-31

Don't be put off by the explicit rating, and don't buy it from Amazon despite the great price. You owe it to yourself to go to the store and buy this album right now. Pink finally deserves to be lauded as an artist.
The Great Recordings
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • RIP, BEVERLY SILLS 1929-2007
  • Brava Sills!
  • Sills fits my bill
  • The Great American Soprano
  • My Favorite Woman
 The Great Recordings

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B0001Y4JG6
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

  1. Son Vergin Vezzosa - Paul Plishka
  2. Eccomi... Oh! Quante Volte
  3. Mira, O Norma
  4. Santo Di Patria... Allor Che I Forti Corrono... Da Te Questo
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  6. Che M'apporti? - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
  7. Quel Sangue Versato Al Cielo S'innalza - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
  8. Vorrei Spiegarvi, Oh Dio, K.418
  9. Amor, Op.68 No.5

Tracks:

  1. Martern Aller Arten
  2. E Strano! E Strano!
  3. Ah, Fors'e Lui
  4. Follie! Follie!
  5. Sempre Libera
  6. Ces Murs Silencieux - Pardonnez-moi, Dieu De Toute Puissance - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
  7. Toi! Vous! - Oui! Je Fus Cruelle Et Coupable! - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
  8. N'est-ce Plus Ma Main? - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
  9. Robert, Toi Que J'aime
  10. Tu Ne Chanteras Plus?
  11. Chere Enfant Que J'appele
  12. Meine, Lippen, Die Kusen So Heiss
  13. Wien, Wien, Nur Du Allein
  14. Always Through The Changing

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars RIP, BEVERLY SILLS 1929-2007.......2007-07-03

The great American diva's passing was announced today.

This wonderful CD set is a perfect compilation of her art as can be found anywhere. Her finest roles and performances are captured here, most of them derived from the Westminster/Audio Treasury recordings from her prime. Listening to them again demonstrates to me why she was so special, and such an inspiration to music lovers everywhere.

5 out of 5 stars Brava Sills!.......2007-02-02

A very nice compilation of Sillsiana. The different cuts on this CD provide a nice illustration of her work. Let me briefly describe my response to a sampling of the works on this CD:

Bellini, I Puritani, "Son vergin vezzosa." Wonderful. Sutherland owns this--but so does Beverly Sills. Contemporary sopranos such as Netrebko and Gruberova have also sung this on their respective CDs, and while their product is nice, it simply does not compare. Sills is remarkably agile with her voice; the trills are well done; she cleanly hits high notes; the overall effect can only be described as wonderful.

Bellini, Norma, "Mira, o Norma". This is smoothly sung and very melodic. The technique that she exhibits does not overwhelm the music.

Rosini, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, "Contro un cor che accende amore." Again, her agile voice is well deployed. The florid singing is well done.

Donizetti, Roberto Devereaux, "Che m'apporti." Her clean, light voice matches well with this aria. Smoothly sung. Her "Quel sangue versato al cielo s'innalza," which follows, is well done. High notes cleanly hit, a smooth line.

Verdi, La Traviata, "E strano. . . .Sempre libera." Again, what agility! In "Sempre libera," she reveals a rich voice and, again, wonderful agility. This is an animated version of one of Verdi's showcase pieces.

Lehar, Giudetta. "Meine Lippen." A lot of fun! This is smoothly sung.

In the final analysis, this is a nice potpourri of Beverly Sills' repertoire. Those not familiar with her work will find this a nice entree to her oeuvre; those familiar with her will find this a good compilation.

5 out of 5 stars Sills fits my bill.......2006-03-13

This recording is another in an all too small CD collection of Sills recordings. I eagerly await more.

5 out of 5 stars The Great American Soprano.......2005-10-01

This is a great collecition featuring arias from the Classical and Romantic periods. Fabulous!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars My Favorite Woman.......2005-08-05

I would have to say that when I first heard Beverly Sills sing, I was entranced. I couldn't take my eyes off of her and I became angry at any rustling around me, because I was afraid I would miss one note. It was so addictive....that is what she is....addictive! A c.d. will never properly capture her style. She is an amazing leader in opera, taking it into a new frontier and I believe this c.d. showcases that.
Mamma Mia! The Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1999 London Cast)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 Mamma Mia! The Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1999 London Cast)
Benny Andersson , Julian Poole , Jenny Galloway , Nicolas Colicos , Paul Clarkson , Bjorn Ulvaeus , Lisa Stokke , Eliza Lumley , Melissa Gibson , Siobhan McCarthy , Louise Plowright , Jenny Galloway , Bjorn Ulvaeus , and Stig Anderson
Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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ASIN: B000031WEN
Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

  1. Overture/Prologue
  2. Honey, Honey
  3. Money, Money, Money
  4. Thank You For The Music
  5. Mamma Mia
  6. Chiquitita
  7. Dancing Queen
  8. Lay All Your Love On Me
  9. Super Trouper
  10. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
  11. The Name Of The Game
  12. Voulez-Vous
  13. Entr'acte
  14. Under Attack
  15. One Of Us
  16. S.O.S.
  17. Does Your Mother Know
  18. Knowing Me, Knowing You
  19. Our Last Summer
  20. Slipping Through My Fingers
  21. The Winner Takes It All
  22. Take A Chance On Me
  23. I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
  24. I Have A Dream

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Put together by Abba's own Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Mamma Mia! manages to cram over 20 of the Swedish supergroup's songs into a threadbare plot. It goes a little like this: Young Sophie is getting married and she's trying to identify which of three men is her father. That's about it. Wisely, the musical doesn't mess around with the songs, save for the insertion of some dialogue or for having some of them performed by a man (it works amazingly well). Abba fans will jump on this import of the London production, but traditional fans of musical theater should consider it as well. After all, Andersson and Ulvaeus's songs have always felt as if they were more than isolated pop gems and actually belonged to a longer narrative. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Mamma Mia.......2007-03-22

I have not stopped playing this cd. It is just great! It makes any trip in my car most enjoyable Happy I bought it!

5 out of 5 stars Mamma Mia Musical CD.......2007-03-21

This is a grand list of songs from the original musical when it was first introduced in England. The songs from ABBA are very recognizable even if you haven't seen the show. But, making a trip to NY to see the Broadway production is a plus. ENJOY!

4 out of 5 stars JUST GREAT MUSIC.......2007-03-08

I RECENTLY SAW THE SHOW MAMMA MIA IN LAS VEGAS. ALWAYS LIKES THE MUSIC OF ABBA, AND THOUGH THE PLOT WAS THIN, THE MUSIC WAS WELL PERFORMED. IN THIS PARTICULAR ALBUM, THE ENGLISH ACCENTS WERE A BIT MUCH, BUT THE SONGS WERE GREAT. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, ABBA.

5 out of 5 stars Mamma Mia.......2007-01-29

Every time I hear the music and songs it brings back memories of seeing the Broadway Show

1 out of 5 stars Not good at all.......2007-01-09

This is not what we wanted. The British accents throw it was off. We just saw it in NY and this is not what we were looking for.
When I Fall In Love
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Soothing and relaxing
  • beautifully romanic
  • Great music for that special relaxing mood !
  • Botti's Best
  • Music to live and love by.
 When I Fall In Love
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ASIN: B0002VL0K6
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

  1. When I Fall In Love
  2. What'll I Do?
  3. No Ordinary Love
  4. My Romance
  5. Let's Fall In Love
  6. Cinema Paradiso
  7. Someone To Watch Over Me
  8. La Belle Dame Sans Regrets
  9. Nearness Of You
  10. How Love Should Be
  11. Make Someone Happy
  12. One For My Baby And One More For The Road
  13. Time To Say Goodbye (Con te Partiro)

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This is not the typical example of an artist from another genre jumping on the crowded standards-and-ballads bandwagon. When I Fall in Love instead represents an instrumental stylist busting out of a box to find a much more suitable platform for his craft. These tracks are the fruits of an obvious labor of love for everyone from the featured musicians to the arrangers to the engineers. The arrangers, particularly Billy Childs and Gil Goldstein, give Botti's trumpet a broad-brushed orchestral backdrop that allows him to emerge from the swirling strings and bouncy horns with bold strokes of creative improvising. Some tracks are obvious nods to Gil Evans and the lush arrangements of 1970s CTI recordings. Even the guest vocalists, Sting and Paula Cole, let his trumpet sing first before their respective cues on "La Belle Dame Sans Regrets" and "What'll I Do." The only blemish here is the obvious attempt at smooth jazz airplay with Sade's "No Ordinary Love." --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Soothing and relaxing.......2007-06-16

Beautiful music to soothe the soul...highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars beautifully romanic.......2007-06-13

Chris Botti is spectacular. What a great talent. This CD is so far my favorite, but then I still have not heard all of his. It is so romantic, peaceful, and happy. I love it.

5 out of 5 stars Great music for that special relaxing mood !.......2007-06-13


I bought this CD for my husband (he is a big Smooth Jazz lover). After I heard it I thought the CD was so romantic and it just set the mood for a fine relaxing evening for the two of us. Guess I'm now a Smooth Jazz lover.

5 out of 5 stars Botti's Best.......2007-03-09

A must have album for all Botti fans anyone that loves good music. In fact, I'm listening to the CD now for the 20th time. Buy it !

5 out of 5 stars Music to live and love by........2007-02-13

Chris has a wonderfully romantic sound. I am writing this review the day before Valentines Day, You guessed it; I'll be playing the CD for the next couple of days.
Oklahoma! (1955 Film Soundtrack)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • MacRae and Jones head a superb and O.K. adaptation
  • Broadway in a movie setting at it's very best!
  • Wonderful
  • Beauiful
  • Oh, what a beautiful sound!
 Oklahoma! (1955 Film Soundtrack)
Jay Blackton , Charlotte Greenwood , Shirley Jones , Gene Nelson , Gloria Grahame , Rod Steiger , James Whitmore , and Gordon MacRae
Manufacturer: Angel Records
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ASIN: B00005A7XB
Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

  1. Overture - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  2. Main Title - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  3. Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' - Gordon MacRae
  4. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top - Gordon MacRae/Shirley Jones/Charlotte Greenwood
  5. Kansas City - Gene Nelson/Charlotte Greenwood/Men's Chorus
  6. Kansas City Ballet - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  7. I Cain't Say No - Gloria Grahame
  8. Many A New Day - Shirley Jones/Girls' Chorus
  9. Many A New Day Ballet - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  10. People Will Say We're In Love - Gordon McaRae/Shirley Jones
  11. Pore Jud Is Daid - Gordon MacRae/Rod Steiger
  12. Out Of My Dreams - Shirley Jones/Girls' Chorus
  13. Out Of My Dreams Ballet - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  14. Entr' Acte - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  15. The Farmer And The Cowman - Gordon MacRae/Charlotte Greenwood/Gene Nelson/J.C. Flippen/James Whitmore/Gloria Grahame...
  16. The Farmer And The Cowman Ballet - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  17. All Er Nuthin' - Gloria Grahame/Gene Nelson
  18. All Er Nuthin' Ballet - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  19. People Will Say We're In Love - Gordon MacRae/Shirley Jones
  20. Oklahoma - Gordon MacRae/Shirley Jones/Charlotte Greenwood/Gloria Grahame/Gene Nelson/Rod Steiger...
  21. Finale: Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' - Gordon MacRae/Shirley Jones/Charlotte Greenwood/Gloria Grahame/Gene Nelson/Rod Steiger...
  22. Overture (LP Version) - Rodgers & Hammerstein

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars MacRae and Jones head a superb and O.K. adaptation.......2007-03-16

The film adaptation of Oklahoma heralded a technological breakthrough in widescreen cinema just as the original stage musical ushered in the integrated book musical. As such this film adaptation was treated as a special occasion, well-supervised by the creators themselves. The soundtrack, featured here, boasts sterling performances from MacRae and Jones making the most of their portrayals of Curly and Laurey, backed by a charismatic cast and superb orchestrations. And of course let's not forget the enveloping stereo sound that holds up well even today.

Despite being a Hollywood star, Gordon MacRae performs the part of Curly as if he was born to play it even on the stage. He shines vocally in his renditions of Oh, what a Beautiful Mornin' and Surrey with the Fringe on Top. He is well-partnered by Shirley Jones as a fresh and pert Laurey, lending her beautiful voice to the part. Although we don't hear much of her on this soundtrack, her partnering MacRae in People Will Say We're in Love exudes a masterful chemistry, as if they were setting sparks off at each other in their rendition of the song. Gene Nelson makes a dashing Will Parker and is equally well-matched by Gloria Grahame as Ado Annie. Grahame renders I Cain't Say No splendidly and partners Nelson in All er Nothin'. The supporting cast is filled out by Charlotte Greenwood's suitably caustic Aunt Eller and Rod Steiger's Jud. It's a pity that the film cut the song Lonely Room, otherwise Steiger would have better demonstrated the dark hues of the character of Jud. Yet it all adds up to a wonderful renditionh of this classic musical, enough to elicit a spontaneous YEOW! during this year of the Oklahoma centenary.

This EMI-Angel reissue offers one the advantage of the dance music and the main titles. This means that the listener gets the Kansas City and Farmer and the Cowman dance sequences, as well as the extended Dream Ballet. The only downside is the extraneous sound effects lifted from a DVD copy of the movie. Yes I share many of your sentiments that these sound effects tend to grate, and long for Didier Deutsch to have used the original untainted studio vault versions. However, let's at least be thankful that the CD producers have offered us a more comprehensive version of the Oklahoma soundtrack that we could only have dreamt of in the past.

In short, this is a wonderful and valuable addition to the R&H discography, and is an equally celebrated rendition of the score like the original Broadway cast recording. Warmly recommended to those who seek even their first version of Oklahoma.

5 out of 5 stars Broadway in a movie setting at it's very best!.......2007-03-06

I have the original Broadway version, but prefer this movie selection.
The CD is flawless and, in my opinion, there's nothing better than a Rodgers
and Hammerstein musical for music, lyrics and pure joy! This is the best!

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2007-01-30

A great way to introduce oneself to the world of the nearly extinct Hollywood musical.

5 out of 5 stars Beauiful.......2006-06-05

A true musical theater classic. Wonderful melodies that will last for years to come.
Other classics not to forget about are:
Mary Poppins
My Fair Lady
The Wizard of Oz
Chitty Chitty Bang Band
The first Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Sound of Music
Oliver
West Side Story
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Singing in the Rain
The Wiz
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Aladdin
Beauty and the Beast
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The King and I
Oklahoma
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My Voice Students are always asking me for recommendations so I though I'd post it for all! We can't forget about these great musicals!

5 out of 5 stars Oh, what a beautiful sound!.......2006-03-26

Oklahoma has never sounded better as sung by Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones in the 1955 movie version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's unforgettable Broadway musical. The memory of MacRae's beautiful voice lives on with this CD. I never tire of hearing this wonderful music. From the opening overture to the finale you will feel as though you're right in the theater.
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A great fresh sound!
  • Great CD
  • Catchy
  • Liked it
  • Cold climbers
 Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Manufacturer: Domino
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E1155E
Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

  1. View From The Afternoon, The
  2. I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
  3. Fake Tales Of San Francisco
  4. Dancing Shoes
  5. You Probably Couldn't See The Lights But You Were Looking Straight At Me
  6. Still Take You Home
  7. Riot Van
  8. Red Light Indicates The Doors Are Secure
  9. Mardy Bum
  10. Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But...
  11. When The Sun Goes Down
  12. From The Ritz To The Rubble
  13. Certain Romance, A

From Amazon.co.uk

Hot on the heels of their shock UK No. 1 single "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor", Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not confirms Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys as the UK underground's most proselytizing young preachers of the DIY gospel. Marrying nervy, caffeine-and-cigarettes indie clatter to conversational, pretense-free lyrics and the occasional burst of off-the-cuff eloquence ("No time for Montagues or Capulets/Just banging tunes and DJ sets," proffers "Dancefloor"), it's an instant, pulse-racing hit.

No question, the Monkeys are more sinners than saints. The opening "The View from the Afternoon" predicts a ruckus with a whole lot more grit than the Kaisers can muster, while on the mellow "Riot Van," a tale of underage drinking and cop-baiting culminates in a messy beating in the back of a station wagon. Look beyond the Arctics' bristly, laddish exterior, however, because it's actually affairs of the heart that comprise this album's secret core: see the sweaty-palmed "Dancing Shoes," bearing testament to the trial of nerves that is pulling in a suburban indie nightclub, or "Mardy Bum"--a tribute to a moody girlfriend that, for all its witty barbs ("I've seen your frown and it's like looking down the barrel of a gun"), is tinted with sweet affection. --Louis Pattison

Album Description

Musically, there are bits of The Stone Roses, "What's The Story Morning Glory", and "Nevermind". As catchy as those reference points are, it's the songwriting that has won the band a fiercely dedicated following; a mix of the observational storytelling of Davies and Weller crossed with the harsher documentary eye of Mike Skinner of The Streets and "Ghost Town" era Specials. Two #1 UK singles. Press already lined up with Rolling Stone, Spin, Entertainment Weekly, and Interview, to name a few. Three more US/Canadian tours planned for this year, including headlining Domino's label showcase at SXSW.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A great fresh sound!.......2007-07-05

They are not that popular in the US yet, but are huge over in Europe. If you listen to 2 of their songs you will be hooked. Its a new kind of sound and a breath of fresh air from a lot of the crap music now-a-days. I would recommend this CD to anyone who like music!

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-06-26

This is an excellent catchy CD that rock and rolls pretty well. My favorite tracks are "Red light indicates doors are secure" and "marty bum" Also check out "The Redwalls" first CD "Universal Blues" if you liked this CD.

4 out of 5 stars Catchy.......2007-06-09

If you like big names from the UK, no one's bigger. It doesn't live up to the hype completely, but it's catchy and entertaining. I find myself singing along with it all the time.

4 out of 5 stars Liked it.......2007-06-08

For once, a band that got a lot of hype actually is worthy of the praise.

4 out of 5 stars Cold climbers.......2007-05-18

The Artic Monkeys deliver layered sound that entices the ears. They have a unique sound which is easily recognizable. I look for more of the same from this band in the future.
Constantine
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Constantine

    Manufacturer: 6th Place Records
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B000SQKZ92
    Release Date: 2007-08-07

    Tracks:

    1. Girl Like You
    2. Several Thousand
    3. Everybody Loves
    4. Child, You're the Revolution
    5. Right To My Head
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    25 Classical Favorites
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • classic music CD
    • Good for beginners
    • Great mix
    • Good for first-timer
    • 25 Classical Favorites cd
    		 25 Classical Favorites

    Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
    ProductGroup: Music
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    BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0000058HT
    Release Date: 1996-01-23

    Tracks:

    1. Eine Klein Nachtmusik: (I. Allegro)
    2. Nutcracker Suite: (Russian Dance)
    3. The Four Seasons, Op. 8: (Spring: I. Allegro)
    4. Hungarian Dance No. 5 In G Minor
    5. Symphony in D, K. 161 - 163: (III. Presto)
    6. Waltz In D-Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1
    7. Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214
    8. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G, S. 1048: (III. Allegro)
    9. Swan Lake: (Dance Of The Swans)
    10. Carmen Suite No. 2: (Habanera)
    11. Messiah: (Overture)
    12. Wind Serenade 'The Marriage Of Figaro': Overture
    13. Violin Concerto No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 12: (III. Allegro)
    14. Water Music: (Overture)
    15. Sleeping Beauty Ballet Suite, Op. 66: (Panorama)
    16. Symphony No. 26 In E-flat Major, K. 184: (III. Allegro)
    17. Waltz No. 10 In B Minor, Op. 69 No. 2
    18. Violin Concerto No. 1 In A Minor, S. 1041: (III. Allegro)
    19. Water Music: (Lentement)
    20. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major, S. 1049: (II. Andante)
    21. Habanera
    22. Horn Concerto No. 3 In E-Flat Major, K. 447: (II. Romanza)
    23. Rhapsody On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 43: (Variation No. 18)
    24. Thunder And Lightning Polka, Op. 324
    25. Stars And Stripes Forever

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars classic music CD.......2007-06-27

    The CD was well represented by the clips on the Amazon website and came in time for our event. We did have a problem with the charge but that was taken care of promptly. Great service.

    4 out of 5 stars Good for beginners.......2007-02-15

    It is an excellent collection of classical music. I would recommend this CD if you have a friend who don't like classical music, since it has the most beautiful overtures and portions of famous artists. If you are a Classic Music Savvy you probably will not be impressed by it, unless you want to play the CD as background music in a friends gathering.

    4 out of 5 stars Great mix.......2007-02-14

    All the best composers! Over an hour of music. A samble of the greatest pieces.

    5 out of 5 stars Good for first-timer.......2007-01-22

    This is the first time I have ever bought a classical music CD and I was very pleased with this one. It has a good variety of selections. I would buy it again.

    5 out of 5 stars 25 Classical Favorites cd.......2007-01-06

    This CD has so many of my favorite, lively classical music -- love it!!
    Art of Beverly
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • WHAT CAN I SAY?
    • Rest in Peace Dear Bubbles (1929-July 2, 2007)
    • two beautiful discs!
    • Good example of the "Art of Beverly Sills"
    • Claws
    		 Art of Beverly
    Beverly Sills
    Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000075A7K
    Release Date: 2002-11-12

    Tracks:

    1. Mignon: Oui, Pour Ce Soir Je Suis Reine Des Fees...Je Suis Titania La Blonde
    2. Manon: Allons! Il Le Faut-Adieu, Notre Petite Table
    3. Manon: Je Marche Sur Tous Les Chemins-Obeissons Quand Leur Voix Appelle
    4. Louise: Depuis Le Jour
    5. Linda Di Chamounix: Ah! Tardai Troppo...O Luce Di Quest'Anima
    6. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Regnava Nel Silenzio...Quando Rapito In Estasi
    7. I Puritani: Fini...Me Lassa!
    8. I Puritani: Vieni, Vieni Fra Queste Braccia
    9. Roberto Devereux: L'amor Suo Mi Fe' Beata
    10. Maria Stuarda: O Nube
    11. Anna Bolena: Cielo A' Miei Lunghi Spasimi-Coppia Iniqua

    Tracks:

    1. Les Contes D'Hoffman: Les Oiseau Dans La Charmille
    2. Les Contes D'Hoffman: Elle A Fui, La Tourterelle
    3. Zaide: Ruhe Sanft, Mein Holdes Leben
    4. Der Opernball: Im Chambre Separee
    5. Die Lustige Witwe: Es Lebt' Eine Vilja
    6. The Ballad Of Baby Doe: Gold Is A Fine Thing
    7. Die Tote Stadt: Cluck, Das Mir Verblieb
    8. Daphen: Was Blendet So...Ich Komme...Ich Komme
    9. Sechs Lieder Op.19 No.2: Breit' uber Mein haupt Dein Schwarzes Haar

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars WHAT CAN I SAY?.......2007-07-05

    FOR THOSE WHO WANT A SAMPLER, IT IS THE BEST. YET, IT LEAVES YOU PINING FOR THE ITEMS SILLS NEVER RECORDED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. MORE STRAUSS, MORE OF EVERYTHING. A DEFINITIVE VOICE. HER LUCIA IS UNSURPASSED.

    5 out of 5 stars Rest in Peace Dear Bubbles (1929-July 2, 2007).......2007-07-03

    I have always loved the flowing, plaintive music of bel canto, and no other singer perhaps captured the synthesis of fioritura and expression so perfectly as Beverly Sills. Callas may have been a supreme dramatist, but Beverly Sills had a better command of the fioritura that skyrocketed her career during the 60s and 70s. It is indeed sad that America has lost one of its national treasures yesterday when Beverly Sills passed away in Manhattan. She truly was one of the greatest. Just listen to her singing any one of Donizetti's three queens and you will know what I mean. She is exemplary not only in Donizetti though. Her Manon is still the best, her Violetta in par with Callas, her Louise the most idiomatic ever recorded, her Fille du Regiment a joy, Linda di Chamounix ecstatic, and Gilda a lesson in the art of light Verdi. She was a supreme painter of characters. Has there ever been a more brilliant Zerbinetta? And how many singers have been able to truly convey the youth of Elvira in Puritani? In Rossini, she was also unparalleled in L'Assedio di Corinto, the role that she made her La Scala debut in. Beverly Sills was one of a great many singers who belonged to a great golden age of singing, and I am thankful that I was born into the right time to hear her glorious work. This CD is a wonderful compilation of the brand of singing that she brought into the lives of many an opera fan for years and years to come.

    I met this singer last fall in New York. A few months later, I saw her again hosting the opera quiz at the Met. Little did I know that about five months later, she would forever rest in the peace that she deserved for so long. Rest in peace Beverly. And brava...brava for the many years of wonderful singing that you gave us.

    5 out of 5 stars two beautiful discs!.......2007-02-18

    Beverly Sills not only survived being a child prodigy - a rare enough thing among singing musicians - she triumphed in a big way. Her fertile and beautiful art is wonderfully represented on this double disc set from Deutsche Grammophon. I sense today a resurgence of appreciation for her art, and to call it well deserved is saying the least. The singing's jam packed with pure musicianship, attention to nuance, fidelity to composer and character - in a word, everything requisite to making the operatic art thrive, qualities in short enough supply today among many opera stars, and it makes this package even more attractive. Sills not only understood bel canto art, she accomplished it memorably. Highlights include 'Ah! Tardai troppo...' (Linda di Chamounix), &an unearthly 'Regnava nel silenzio...' (Lucia), which I might prefer to Sutherland's for its committment and munificence. The gone too soon Thomas Schippers conducts a great performance - how that man could possess whatever orchestra and score he worked with. Two arias from I Puritani - especially 'Vieni, vieni fra queste braccia' with the singing of the genius Nicolai Gedda as Arturo, and an opening to Anna Bolena's aria 'Cielo, a' miei lunghi spasimi' that wipes clean every memory of other versions. All that on disc 1! I had forgotten Sills' beautiful pianissimos, singing so musicianly and free of ego - her interpretation is always only her adherence to score and composer, and greater praise cant be given a classical singer. Disc 2 offers a definitive version of Korngold's 'Gluck, das mir verblieb' (Die Tote Stadt) among a number of fine versions out there. The slowest version available and I feel I'm hearing it for the first time, and with a true Viennese (Rudel) conducting! You can put this track alone on repeat and live out the day in freedom! If you dont know Sills' art, or dont remember it well and truly, this set is a fine place to begin what will become transfixion with a musical art that proves itself urgent and inextinguishable! Highest recommendation.

    5 out of 5 stars Good example of the "Art of Beverly Sills".......2007-01-27

    Beverly Sills is one of the most well reputed coloratura sopranos of the past fifty years. This CD illustrates why she has attained such renown. First, it shows the range of her singing. While much of her work focused on Donizetti, Bellini, and Rossini, she sang about fifty roles in her career, before retiring in her late 40s. This 2 CD set provides a sense of the range of her work.

    The first CD focuses on her operatic singing. The CD begins with a selection from Thomas' "Mignon," culminating in "Je suis Titania la blonde." Her voice is light and clear. She displays great agility. In the middle of this piece, she shows a decent but not great trill; she closes the "cut" with a series of terrific trills. Her ornamentation is nicely done.

    Donizetti's "Linda di Chamounix" was another of Sills' characters. "Ah! Tardai troppo. . .O luce di quest'anima" features more clean vocalization. The florid singing is nicely done, with well sung high notes and additional sound trills. A very agile voice on display! From Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor," Sills sings "Regnava nel silenzio. . .Quando rapito in estasi." Her voice is smooth. In the aria, she produces a set of trill after trill, each one well done, but in their totality almost overdone (I love trills, but there were almost too many!). "Quando rapito in estasi" is well sung, with much well done florid singing, with appoggiaturas, trills, and other ornamentation.

    The remainder of the CD features selections from Bellini's "I Puritani," and Donizetti's "Roberto Devereux," "Maria Stuarda," and "Anna Bolena." I can say pretty much the same about these pieces as already stated before. Excellent technique, wonderful ornamentation.

    The second CD begins with the redoubtable piece, sung by "Olympia," from Offenbach's "Les Contes d'Hoffmann." Well done, with good vocal effects, catching the mechanical aspects of the music. Other pieces on this side come from Mozart, Heuberger, Moore, Korngold, and so on.

    One piece worth mentioning, because it captures her approach to a lighter work, from Lehar's "The Merry Widow." She sings the song for what it is, and does not overwhelm it with her voice. Compare with what Richard Tucker did to the enjoyable but rather light song, "What Now My Love?", when he essayed singing pop tunes. Enjoyable for the thrill of his voice; pretty grisly in terms of his overwhelming the music itself. That does not happen here; there is a certain pathos in Sills' singing, as warranted by the song. It suggests the range of her singing.

    All in all, a good sampling of "The Art of Beverly Sills." Hearing her voice again after many years reinforces my preexisting view that she ranks as one of the best coloratura sopranos of the past fifty years. There are terrific contemporary singers who sing the same repertoire and do it well. But Beverly Sills certainly compares very well with them. If interested in an introduction to Sillsiana, this is a good place to start.

    5 out of 5 stars Claws.......2003-11-16

    I already wrote a great review of this collection. It is supreme artistry, and I find her high notes rather large and not shrill. My only question is about the cover photo. Those fingers look like something out of Edward Scissorhands or Nightmare on Elm Street! Does anyone else agree with me? Almost seems like someone must have done some false touch-ups to make them look like claws!
    I Trust You To Kill Me
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Refreshingly original...
    • Much Ado About Very Little
    • This Is One Great CD - Do yourself a big favor and buy it now
    • Complete from Start to Finish
    • About time!
    		 I Trust You To Kill Me
    Rocco Deluca & the Burden
    Manufacturer: Ironworks
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0009O1E3E
    Release Date: 2006-03-21

    Tracks:

    1. Gift
    2. Dope
    3. Colorful
    4. Bus Ride
    5. Swing Low
    6. Speak To Me
    7. How Fast
    8. Gravitate
    9. Mystified
    10. Draw
    11. Soul
    12. Favor

    Product Description

    Rocco DeLuca's first release on Ironworks. Produced by Jude Cole and backed by some of LA's premier studio musicians. Rocco plays and sings a stunning array of his compositions that have been stirring a buzz on the LA scene for the last year.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Refreshingly original..........2007-06-26

    I've been a Jude Cole fan for ages and have praccitally all his work in my admittedly oversized music collection...when I heard Jude had started his own label I was particularly interested in what kind of stuff we'd be seeing. Well, Lifehouse's stuff has had the Jude Cole treatment and I can't complain. That's why when I heard Rocco DeLuca was on Jude's label, I knew I had to check it out. This is some excellent stuff that needs your attention...very stripped down, very straight forward, very nicely done. I wish Jude would come out with another CD but to hear his touch on stuff like this is just as good. "Colorful"..."Bus Ride"...Mystified"...
    all this stuff makes me want to hear more. I hope these guys are around for a LONG time to come. But don't take my word for it...go ahead and buy this one!

    2 out of 5 stars Much Ado About Very Little.......2007-06-25

    Rocco Deluca combines the most memorable characteristics of three legendary talents:

    George Michael's beard.

    Fonzie's jacket.

    Barney the dinosaur's lyric sheet.

    5 out of 5 stars This Is One Great CD - Do yourself a big favor and buy it now.......2007-06-03

    Wow, this is ONE GREAT CD. Do yourself a big favor and BUY IT NOW. You can thank me later after you've played it 20-times in a row and are looking forward to the 21st. Original song writing, vocals, musicianship, production (cheers to Jude Cole), song arrangement and red hot single called Colorful (check out the video on VH1)!

    All of the reviews I've seen try to compare this band it to other artists and bands. I remember when the Cars released their first CD and seeing a reviewer compare them to Lead Zeppelin and wondering what planet (other than earth) he was from. The same goes with this band. How about "this is a great band with an original sound"!

    The flow of the CD makes you feel like you just sat through a concert. There are classic rockers like Colorful, How Fast, Gravity and Soul mixed with some beautiful acoustic numbers like Bus Ride and Mystified. The majority of the CD is rock. There are a couple of songs that have a blues feel like Swing Low.

    Rocco Deluca's dad was a touring guitar player with some of the best blues artists in the business. Rocco followed in his footsteps backing up greats like Taj Mahal, John Mayall, John Lee Hooker and Johnny Cash. Needless to say he's been groomed his whole life to do this and it all comes together on this CD.

    5 out of 5 stars Complete from Start to Finish.......2007-05-10

    Rarely is there an album I listen to in its entriety without skipping over lesser tracks. This slickly produced CD is an exception. Just about every track pops with an infectious energy that lifts your spirit. My faviorite tracks on the record are the first single "Colorful", "Swing Low", and "Soul". Believe the hype surrounding this band because they will eventually be huge.

    4 out of 5 stars About time!.......2007-04-29

    Regardless of the hype involving Keifer Sutherland and late night tv appearances for this number, I expect a good album to affect me in a way independent of label or connection. I begrudgingly admit this one does. From the first track on through the entirety, I was surprised by the dexterity of a rather humbly broadcasted CD. The Burden and Co. are fairly new, but the appeal is broad. It's a breathy mix of Coldplay, Incubus, and a bit of old word Indie sound that makes a good sing along as well as a disc I could excitedly say, "Here, listen!" without later being embarrassed. None of the songs come off as filler and the variety in melody and approach keep it from being bland or like six bowls of similar musical soup. I would gladly recommend this to someone looking for a mellow experimental sound mixed with tremulous effect and raw talent and bark at them to snatch this up. It's well worth the minutes spent hearing it.

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